Abubakar Shekau Insists He Is Still Leader Of Boko Haram Sect in New Audio

Following the BBC released a report that ISIS in the latest issue of their magazine announced Abu Musab al-Barnawi as Boko Haram's new leader; Abubakar Shekau yesterday released an audio debunking the claim. He insisted in the audio that he is still the leader of the sect and accused al-Barnawi of trying to stage a coup against him.

Read the excerpts of Shekau’s words in Hausa:

Fayose Associate Agbele Remands In Kuje Prison

Amidst the controversy surrounding the  N1,219,000,000 said to be part of N4,685,723,000 allegedly transferred unlawfully from the account of the Office of the National Security Adviser, a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday remanded an associate of Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, Mr. Abiodun Agbele, in Kuje Prison, Abuja, till Thursday when it would deliver ruling on his application for bail.

Agbele was arraigned on 11 counts of money laundering

Arraigned along with Agbele were three companies, Sylvan Mcnamara Limited, De Privateer Limited and Spotless Investment Limited.

Agbele is said to be the Managing Director of De Privateer Limited and a former Director, Finance and

HND To Be Awarded B. Tech As FG Scraps HND, Merge Polytechnics with Universities

 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has reportedly approved the scrapping of the award of the Higher National Diploma (HND) by polytechnics in the country.

The FEC, to confirm this decision, has approved the submission of the two Executive bills to the National Assembly for enactment into law.

According to Financial Times, the FG has now restricted the award to only the students currently on

Mikel Obi Donates N11m To Rio Olympics Team

Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has started playing the Big Brother part after he gave $30,000 to the Nigeria Olympic group in Atlanta, An energized player of the Olympic group told AfricanFootball.com:

"Mikel has given $30,000 to the team. You know we have not gotten cash since we left Nigeria."

Mikel has been named the skipper of the 85-man Nigerian contingent at the Rio Olympics.

On Wednesday, mentor Samson Siasia cried an energetic plea for the power concerned to rescue the

PHOTOS: Meet Chierika Ukogu, The First Athlete To Represent Nigeria In Rowing, Olympics

Born on October 1992, US-based Chierika Ukogu will be making history at the 2016 Olympics Games, being the first rower to represent Nigeria.

Okogu, who is a graduate of Stanford University, said in a recent interview that the sport had been challenging but she will put in her best, adding that her training with members of the U.S. team at the

Mexican Most Notorious Drug Boss Don Neto To Be Released From Jail After 30 Years

One of Mexico’s most notorious drug bosses, Ernesto Carrillo, is set to be released from jail after spending 30 years behind bars, Mexican media reported on Thursday.

According to VANGUARD, the media report added that the man, also known by his alias “Don Neto,’’ would now spend the remainder of his 40-year sentence under house arrest due to his poor health.

It noted that Don Neto would undergo medical treatment at the Puente Grande high security prison

Bukola Saraki’s Name Included In The List Of Governors Whose Corruption Cases Are To Be Reopened

The embattle Senate President Bukola Saraki name has appeared on the list of the former governors whose corruption cases are to be reopened, according to reports.

The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, last week sent a letter to the ICPC requesting for the case files of former governors that have been investigated for corruption.

According to media sources, some of the former governors whose corruption cases are to be reopened

Photos: Buhari Inaugurates Abuja-Kaduna Rail Project

President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Abuja-Kaduna commercial train operation. The project was initiated by the Former President Goodluck Jonathan led administration.

See photos from the event after the cut…

Kofi Olomide Arrested, Charged & Reportedly Sentence To Jail In Congo (Photo)

There are reports that the renowned Congolese musician Koffi Olomide has been arrested, charged to court and sentenced.

Kofi was according to reports arrested at his home following his assault on a lady (Dancer) at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya over the weekend; an incident that led to his deportation from the country.

The show at Zambia’s Agricultural And Commercial Society, where he was scheduled to perform at

Malawian President Orders Arrest Of Man Paid To Have Sex With Children

Malawian President Peter Mutharika ordered the arrest Tuesday of a man paid to have sex with more than 100 adolescent girls as part of a traditional ritual marking their passage to womanhood.

The order was issued after the man from the southern district of Nsanje gave a media interview confessing to have slept with the girls for a fee of between four and seven dollars paid by each of their families.

“I order police to immediately arrest Mr Eric Aniva, investigate him and take him to court forthwith