Facebook announces new steps to protect users’ privacy

Facebook said Wednesday it would overhaul its privacy settings tools to put users “more in control” of their information on the social media website.

“We’ve heard loud and clear that privacy settings and other important tools are too hard to find and that we must do more to keep people informed,” Chief Privacy Officer Erin Egan and Deputy General Counsel Ashlie Beringer said in a blog post.

Nigerian Woman Falls Victim To Organ Harvesting Fraudsters In India

A Nigerian woman has fallen victim to international organ harvesting fraudsters in India forcing her to live in the country for 4 years.

A 24-year-old Nigerian woman, who had come to India in July 2014 for a kidney transplant, has been stuck here ever since. The reason:  a person who promised the transplant was part of a kidney racket.

White Man Who Relocated From Spain Beaten To Pulp By Armed Robbers In Delta

A group of armed robbers came fully prepared as they stormed a residence in Sapele area of Delta state recently. The hoodlums came with various weapons and wrecked havoc on the occupants including a man who relocated from Spain with his wife.

According to reports, the white man relocated with his wife from Spain to Sapele and has been living in the area for about two years now. The armed robbers reportedly used wood on the couple along with axes as they were beaten and injured in the process of the robbery.

Governor Wike Hosts Atiku Abubakar (Photos)

The Governor of Rivers state, Nwesom Wike Today hosted Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at the Government House.

US Scientist Becomes Immune To Snake Venom After Allowing Deadly Snakes Bite Him

Tim Friede has inflicted himself with more than 200 bites from snakes that could kill within minutes in bid to help develop life-saving vaccines.

A scientist claims he's 'immune to venom' after allowing himself to be bitten by the world's deadliest snakes hundreds of times. 

Read Transcript Of Bill Gates Speech To President Buhari Everyone Is Talking About

Last week, Microsoft founder, Bill Gates was in Nigeria where he addressed a special session of the National Economic Council, with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, state governors, and ministers in attendance.

He spoke on why the government needs to change the narrative of development efforts by focusing on human development, by investing on education, health and creating opportunities for the people.

Former VP, Atiku Abubakar, declares his intention to run for President in 2019

Former Vice President Atiku ABubakar, yesterday, Tuesday March 27th, officially declared his intention to run for president of Nigeria in the 2019 general elections.

During the visit, Atiku ABubakar said his decision to make the announcement in Rivers State is because he believes Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike represents what he represented in 1998/99 as the live wire of the PDP.

Nigerian Athlete And Official Investigated For Doping In The Commonwealth Games

The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Tuesday inaugurated a 5-man committee to investigate the alleged violation of doping rules and improper conduct in the ministry. Inaugurating the committee, Dalung charged the committee to be fair and thorough in its investigation on the matter that has brought lots of misconceptions in the ministry.

Dalung informed the committee that Olamide George, Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, and Sade Abugan, an athlete, were alleged to have violated doping rules during the 2012 Commonwealth Games in India.

Strange Ailment Kills Eight In Kano

No less than eight persons have died in Dungurawa village in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, following the outbreak of a strange disease in the area.

According to some troubled residents of the community, the disease, which broke out about a week ago, is generating panic among the people.

Houseboy Burgles Boss’ Apartment, Flees With N4m

A 26-year-old domestic help, Daniel Ikade, is on the run after he allegedly burgled his boss’ apartment in the Anthony Village area of Lagos State and stole $11,000 (about N4m).

Ikade, aka Danzy, was said to have broken into the room when the boss, Ebun Akin, a businessman, was not around. He then fled with the cash.

Ronaldinho: Lionel Messi didn’t force my Barcelona exit

Ronaldinho has tried to debunk the myth that he had a bad influence on Lionel Messi and subsequently had to leave the Camp Nou.

Ronaldinho joined Barcelona at the start of Messi’s incredible career and left the club in 2008 after making 145 appearances and collecting five trophies, including the Champions League.

Jaiz, Islamic banks sign $20 million SME deal

Jaiz Bank Plc and Islamic Corporation for the Development of Private Sector, ICD, the development arm of Islamic Development Bank, IDB, yesterday, signed a $20 million deal to finance Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs, in the country.

The line of financing will cover sectors such as industry, communications, technology, health, manufacturing, agriculture among others.

UN allocates $11 million for assistance in Borno

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has allocated $11 million for assistance to displaced persons in Borno state.

The money is to provide life-saving aid to over 60,000 persons displaced by insurgency.

The money is urgently for humanitarian operations to support internally displaced people in Borno and others in north-east Nigeria.

Nicolas Otamendi: Lionel Messi needs World Cup more than any player on earth

Lionel Messi wants to win the World Cup with Argentina more than any player on the planet, according to team-mate Nicolas Otamendi, who believes the Barcelona star is the best in the world regardless.

Messi is still waiting on his first senior international honour, despite claiming five Ballons d’Or and four Champions Leagues in an astounding career.

Police kill six suspected kidnappers in Ogun

Six suspected kidnappers have met their waterloo in Ogun State as they were shot dead during a gun duel with operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) in the state.

The hoodlums were killed on Tuesday in a forest at Fidiwo area, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Atiku Abubakar: APC has failed Nigerians

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday declared his intention to contest the position of the President.

Atiku made this declaration when he led some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party to the Government House in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

DSS Arrests Major Financier Of Kogi Kidnap Gang

The Department of State Services (DSS) said it had arrested Lawal Mohammed, a suspected major financier and armourer of the dreaded Basalube kidnap gang in Kogi.

A statement issued by an operative of the service, Mr Tony Opuiyo, today in Abuja, said the suspect was arrested on March 23, at Japama in Obajana Local Government Area of Kogi.

Man strangles wife to death, dumps body in lagoon

A carpenter , Nnana Ononaku , was on Monday brought before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos , for allegedly strangling his wife to death and throwing her body into the lagoon.

The accused , 45, resident of number 89, Oke Eri Street , Oworonshoki, Lagos , was charged with murder.

2019: Atiku to woo Diaspora Nigerians

Former Vice President and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar will use the opportunity of his visit to the United Kingdom (UK) next month to make a case for his 2019 Presidential bid, Vanguard has gathered.

Atiku, who is expected to speak at the London Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) on April 25 on “The Importance of Strengthening State Economic Management Systems,” will take advantage of his vast experience in business to seek the support of Nigerians in the Diaspora to support his aspiration as he believes he has what it takes to fix the challenges facing the nation.

Senate sets up committee to investigate alleged gun running by Dino Melaye

The Nigerian Senate has constituted a committee to investigate the allegation of gun running leveled against one of their colleagues, Dino Melaye, by the Nigerian police.

Recall that last week, the police paraded two suspects that allegedly confessed to have been given arms and money by Dino Melaye to terrorise the state.

Catholic Bishop Arrested For Diverting Tithes And Offerings

Brazilian police on Monday arrested the Bishop of Formosa, Jose Ribeiro, on allegations that he, along with other Catholic clergymen, stole about 2 million reais ($608,000) from church coffers.

A police raid on one of the priests' home saw officers prise open a false wall in to find some £19,200 in plastic bags hidden in a secret storage space. It's alleged the money was stolen over a three-year period from tithes, donations, fundraising events and from fees collected for ceremonies such as baptisms and weddings.
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Son of Nigerian Lawmaker Shot Dead Near His Home In London

The graduate son of House of Representatives member, Hon. Enitan Dolapo Badru, representing Lagos Island, has been shot dead near his family’s London home, in the latest round of bloodshed in the capital. . Abraham Badru, 26, who was given a police bravery award as a teenager for saving a woman from a sex attack, was gunned down in the street in Dalston, Hackney, just after 11pm on Sunday. .

Lady Rescued Near A Bush After Being ”Dumped” By Unknown Persons

A lady is lucky to be alive after she was rescued this afternoon around the bush between Ilaramokin and Igbara-oke in Ondo State. According to an online report, the lady was suspected to have been dumped or narrowly escaped a horror as she appeared to be very weak and could utter a word.

Angry Wive Divorces Her Husband After He Gambled Away Their Child

An Indian woman divorced her husband after learning that he had gambled away their child. The man, named only as Moshin, from New Delhi, had originally gambled away his entire family but the debt was reduced to one child after the wife protested.

The case happened in 2015 but only came to light this week after police finally agreed to investigate, according to the Times of India.

AsiwajuTinubu: President Buhari has saved APC from serious legal turmoil

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says President Muhammadu Buhari has saved the ruling party from “serious legal turmoil”.

Describing the extension of the tenure of the national working committee (NWC) of the party led by John Oyegun as illegal, Tinubu commended Buhari.

At the national executive committee meeting of the ruling party on Tuesday, Buhari kicked against Oyegun’s tenure elongation.