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

President Buhari To Commission The Abuja-Kaduna Railway Today

President Buhari will commission the $1 billion Abuja – Kaduna railway today July 26th. The project

P Square Is Back Together Again - Jude Okoye As Manager

Peter Okoye says the problems with P-Square is over and that they are back!

Read his statement below;

My dear fans, P-Square is back. Ours is a journey that started from our mother’s womb. It was a journey that started from Primary School, continued to St. Murumba College, to when we were in

Bola Ige’s Murder Suspects In Detention, Open Up

Two yet-to-be named suspects undergoing investigation in connection with the murder of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige, have reportedly opened up on their involvement.

This is coming after the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris, set up the Special Investigative Team, SIT, to probe the murder of Ige who was shot dead on December 23, 2001, by unknown gunmen in his Ibadan, Oyo State home after his security guards took permission to go and

Sacked House Of Reps Appropriation Chairman Calls For Dogara's Resignation

Former chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, who was sacked by Speaker Yakubu Dogara over alleged padding of the 2016 budget, has released a statement in which he alleged that Dogara and some other lawmakers tried to allocate to themselves 40billion naira out of the 100billion allocated to the entire National Assembly. He called for Dogara's resignation.

Read the full statement after the cut...

Illegal Detention: Court Slams EFCC N5m For Detaining Fayose’s Aide

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja, while ruling on the bail application of an ally of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, Abiodun Agbele‎, awarded N5m as damages against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as compensation for the suspect’s “wrongful and illegal detention” from July 1 till date.

According to PUNCH, the court held that the order obtained ‎by the EFCC from a Magistrates’ Court

Court Grants Fayose’s Aide Abiodun Agbede N50m Bail

After several days in detention following his involvement in the controversial arms deal fund, an FCT High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail  to Abiodun Agbele, an aide of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state.

Agbede was granted N50million bail today, July 21 was arrested and detained in Lagos State in June

Family Feed A Day-Old Baby To Dog

A family of five has been arrested by the police in Katsina state for allegedly feeding a day old baby boy to a dog as meal.

It was gathered that the incident happened at Saika village in the Batsari Local Government Area of the state.

The police gave the names of the suspects as Wosila Halilu (15), who is the mother of the baby; Wosila’s step brothers, Muhammadu Bello (45), Musa Bello (35), Umar Bello (27); and her mother, Faiza Umar (30).

According to PUNCH, a 27-year-old farmer, Musa Garba, alleged to have impregnated Wosila, was

Man U Agrees To Sign Paul Pogba For £105m

Man U has agreed to pay Juventus a massive £105m fee for France superstar Paul Pogba and will hand him a five-year contract worth £210,000-a-week after tax, according to the Sun UK.

After failing with an initial offer of £90m, the Premier League club has finally agreed to match the

Senators Visit Ex Pres. Jonathan & his wife Patience - Photos

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife yesterday hosted the PDP Senators when they paid

I Have Forgiven Dino Melaye – Remi Tinubu

Senator Oluremi Tinubu says as a Christian she has forgiven Dino Melaye following the row they had during the senate plenary last Tuesday.

Tinubu said this when members of the Lagos State House of Assembly from Lagos Central and members of the All Progressives Congress caucus paid her a solidarity visit at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja yesterday July 20th;

“I met with the Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday after one week and as a Christian, I said I

Dino Melaye Is Our Pride - Kogi Women Hold Solidarity Meeting For Melaye

Recall that some women yesterday took to the street of Lagos to protest against Senator Dino Melaye for some alledge negative statements from him to Remi Tinubu. (Read here)

The drama takes another turn when a counter protest/solidarity meeting was held today 19th June by some women in Kogi state.

According to the spokesperson, the solidarity meeting is in support of one of their Senator, Dino

Accuse My Ministers Of Corruption Only With Concrete Evidence - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday advised Nigerians to stop accusing his ministers and other top government officials of corruption and implore individual to accuse any of his cabinet member of corruption only with concrete evidence.

Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, the President appealed to Nigerians to ignore “orchestrated attempts” to discredit the ministers and other senior government officials.

According  to PUNCH, Buhari faulted media report that the immediate past Group Managing

David Mark Gifts 3 SUV’S To Newly Ordained Priests In Otukpo Benue - Photos

Senator David Mark On July 17th 2016, presented one car each to three priest in otukpo. Rev Father Akpala , Father Moses and Father Emma.

Presenting the cars on behalf of the formal senate president were David Mark junior, the member

Gov Ambode Pays Solidarity Visit To Edo Guber Candidate Godwin Obaseki

Today, Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode was in Edo State to support APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.

In His Speech, Governor Ambode said:

Godwin Obaseki will guarantee good governance in Edo. He will continue the good work of the

“We Did Not Receive The Hon. Minister Of Youth And Sports, In Oporoza Town Last Week” - Community Chairman

OPOROZA community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, Tuesday, said it was oblivious of the visit of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, to the town, last week, as claimed by him.

Chairman of the community, Mr. Johnbull Demebi, in a statement, said the people were stunned when they read his narrative in the newspapers on how he visited Oporoza and held interactive session with

UEFA Best Player: C. Ronaldo, Messi, Bale, Others Battle For Award (Full Nominee List)

UEFA had on Monday announced their top 10 players in Europe during 2015/2016 and also the shortlist of 37 players that all gained votes.

Journalists from each of UEFA's 55 member associations provided a list of their five best-ranked players, with the first receiving five points, the second four and so on. The ten players with the most points advance to the second vote, which will determine the three finalists to be named on 5 August.

Turkey Failed Coup: Death Penalty Not Ruled Out For Plotters - Erdogan

 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated that the death penalty is not off the table for those suspected of plotting a coup against his government.

The president made this known while speaking in an interview with CNN broadcast Monday.

Erdogan, giving his first media interview since Friday’s dramatic coup attempt, also said his government would submit a written request for the extradition of US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah

Remi Tinubu Petition Against Dino Melaye, Seeks Police Protection Following Melaye’s Threat

The situation between the two Senators take another turn as the wife of the National Leader of APC, Remi Tinubu writes a petition against Dino Melaye.

David Mark Visits President Buhari In The State House

The former Senate president today Monday 18th, paid a courtesy visit to President Mohammadu Buhari in the state

Some Women Stage Protest Against Dino Melaye In Lagos

Some women were seen this morning on some streets of Lagos as they staged a protest against Dino Melaye over his recent verbal attack on Senator Remi Tinubu during the senate plenary last week.

Recall Senator Dino Melaye dares the south west APC by visit Lagos, especially Boudillion over the

EFCC Interrogates Pilot Who Flew Plane With N1.29B Cash For Fayose

Captain Ahmed Bashir Borodo, the pilot who operated a chartered air plane owned by Gryo Air Ltd that flew Defence Minister Obanikoro with N1.299 billion for Ekiti ‘Man Of The People’, Fayose  has confessed to the EFCC.

In his confession at the EFCC office over the weekend, Captain Borodo said the cash was wrapped

Photos: Mourinho Many Facial Expression On His First Game As Coach In MAN U

Despite it being just a preseason game for Man U, with about 11 of the club's Euro 2016 participating players absent, Jose Mourinho couldn't hide his emotions as his side made light work of Wigan in a 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Will Keane and Andreas Pereira. He seems really emotional and

Acting IGP Accuses Former IG, Solomon Arase Of Taken 24 Police Car With Him

Acting Inspector General of Police, Idris Ibrahim, has alleged that his predecessor, Solomon Arase, went away with 24 vehicles including two bullet proof BMW 7 series, as he left office.

According to Vanguard, Idris disclosed this while speaking with reporters in Abuja.

The acting police chief also alleged that some of the retired Deputy Inspector-Generals of Police

Dino Melaye Vs Remi Tinubu: Dino Continues His Attack On Her

It seems Senator Dino Melaye is not ready anytime soon to stop his attached on the wife of the national leader of the APC, Senator Remi Tinubu. 

He continues his attack on Senator Tinubu as he gives instances of her quarrel with other people

Read what he wrote after the cut…

Turkey Raids More Suspected Coup Plotters

Turkish security forces on Monday carried out new raids against suspected plotters of the botched coup against the rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as international concern grew over the scale of the crackdown.

The authorities have said around 6,000 people have been detained so far in the investigation into Friday’s coup which Erdogan has blamed on his arch enemy the US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen.

On Monday morning, special Istanbul anti-terror police units raided the prestigious air force military

Omisore Remains In Custody As Court Dismisses Bail Application

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the bail application brought before it by a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, describing it as premature and incompetent.

According to THE EAGLE ONLINE, Omisore is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged N60 billion fraud.

In his ruling, the judge, Justice Olukayode Adeniyi, held that the counsel to the applicant failed to

Can you allow your wife wear this out?

Well, that’s what Kim Kardashian wore yesterday Thursday.

The 35-year-old and mother of two left nothing to the imagination as she stepped out on Thursday for a launch in Los Angeles in a mesh dress with nude bra and a camouflage jacket from Kanye West's

Shevchenko Gets His Coaching Job, Appoints Ukraine Coach

Former AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko was on Friday appointed coach of Ukraine, the 2004 Ballon d’Or winner’s first job as a manager.

The 39-year-old replaces Mykhaylo Fomenko who resigned after Ukraine were knocked out of Euro

President Buhari's Daughter Called To Bar - Photos

Halima Buhari Sheriff 

One of President Buhari's daughter Halima Buhari Sheriff was called to bar in Abuja today July 14, 2016. All family member including Aisha Buhari, Zahra, Yusuf and Hanan Buhari were present at the

Guess Who Is In This Photo

That is our President Muhammadu Buhari when he was still very young and agile...

Photo: Police Release The 7-Years-Old Boy Who Was Detained For Accidentally Shooting A 12-Years-Old Boy Dead

Chibuike & His Mother

Do you remember the story of the 7-years-old boy who accidentally shot a 12-years-old boy dead on May 30. If you missed it, read here.

Chibuike Miracle Oramalu was released yesterday, Wednesday July 13, 6 weeks after he was arrested and detained at State CID, Police Headquarters, Enugu, for murder. He accidentally shot a 12-year-

Woman Arrested For Selling Suspected Human Meat

The Police at Adabraka in Accra are investigating a female suspect who has been arrested by traders for allegedly selling human parts. The woman was dragged to the Police station by traders at the Adabraka Market after she refused to indicate which meat she was selling.

The traders suspect she has been sent by a spiritualist to sell human parts as a ritual at the market.

Senate Receives Request To Confirm Magu As EFCC Chairman

The Senate on Thursday received request from the Presidency to confirm the appointment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Magu.

A letter to that effect, read at plenary by President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, also sought the confirmation of Messrs Nasule Moses, Lawan Mamman, Galadanci Imam, and Adeleke Rafiu as

JUST IN: Reps Postpone Sex Scandal Hearing

The hearing of the ongoing sex scandal of three members of the House of Representatives which was stalled for today has been postponed.

According to report, the postponement is due to th absence of the Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr.

Ronaldo Ranks Above Messi In Celebrity Rich List

Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo who recently helped Portugal win Euro 2016 is the the joint-fourth highest-paid celebrity in the world, according to new figures published by Forbes.

According to Goal, Ronaldo earns a total of  £66.2m  in salary and sponsorship income, putting him level with American TV star Dr. Phil McGraw.

He earns $55m in wages while the rest comes from his several lucrative sponsorship deals with

PENGASSAN Suspends Nationwide Strike

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Wednesday in Abuja suspended its one-week strike.

PENGASSAN had embarked on an indefinite strike on July 7.

The president of the association, Johnson Olabode, announced the suspension at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.

NEC met to appraise the industrial action after an extensive debate with the representatives of the

“We Need Is A Leader Who Can Fix Things, Not The One That Comes With Excuses.” - Charly Boy Writes Pres. Buhari

Charly Boy

The Area Fada Charly Boy has written an open letter to the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, in the wake of all the recent difficulties in the country.

Read the letter below…

AGF Malami Abubakar Honours Senate Call, Appears Before Senate Committee (Photo)

Following threat by the senate to issue an arrest warrants against the Attorney General of the 

Federation and Chief Justice of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami, the AGF today appeared before the senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to answer questions relating to the

Police Release Press Statement On The 7-Years-Old Boy Who Accidentally Shot A 12-Years-Old Boy Dead

The Enugu State Police Command yesterday July 12 issued a statement on the alleged detention of a 7-year-old Chibuike Miracle Oramalu (Pictured above), who has been in custody at State CID, Police Headquarters, Enugu, since 30th May 2016 after he accidentally shot a 12-year-old boy to death.

The whole issue started on the 29th May 2016, while the boy's mother Mrs. Nwakaego Oramalu, was in church, the son of her employer/landlord where she works as cleaner and housekeeper asked

Willian Extends His Stay In Stamford Bridge, Signs New Four-Years Deal

Brazilian attacker, Willian, has signed a new four-year deal with Premier League side, Chelsea.

The 27-year-old joined the Blues from Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013 and has scored 19 times in 140 appearances for the English club, including 11 goals during the 2015-16 campaign.

 “I’m very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea. It’s a dream to continue with this club and over

PHOTOS: Faces Of The Suspected Kidnappers of Sierra Leonean Envoy

The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday arrested 11 suspected kidnappers of the Deputy High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Nigeria, Maj-Gen. Alfred Claude-Nelson.

Claude-Nelson was kidnapped on June 30 along Kaduna-Abuja Road by suspected gunmen

Photos: Two Of President Buhari's Children Graduate From A UK University

President Buhari and wife of the president Aisha Buhari’s Children, Yusuf  & Zahra Buhari have just graduated from a university in the United Kingdom.

The two of the president’s children graduated from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom.