Glo-CAF Awards: Ayew, Toure, Aubameyang listed

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Abuja on Monday announced the names of three top nominees for the 2015 African Footballer of the Year Award.

The names were announced at a joint press briefing by the CAF, organisers of the most prestigious annual African footballer of the year award and its exclusive sponsor, Globacom, the Next Generation Network at a joint press conference held at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja on Monday.

Dokpesi remanded in Kuje Prison

Chairman and Owner of AIT and DAAR Communication Plc Chief Raymond Dokpesi yesterday arrived in Kuje Prison ahead of the perfection of his bail terms.

He was shielded from anxious inmates at the facility by warders.

According to a source, Dokpesi was brought to the prison at about 4.55pm and immediately taken to the Prison Chief’s office.

Immigration job scam: Court remands Moro, ex-director in prison

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a former Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro, ‎and a deputy director in the ministry, F. O Alayebam‎i, in prison pending the hearing of their bail applications scheduled for Wednesday.

Justice Anwuli Chikere on Monday ordered their remand  in prison shortly after they were arraigned on 11 counts of N 675m fraud bordering on the botched March 15, 2014 National Immigration Services recruitment exercise.

PDP Berates Aregbesola Over N50m For Fireworks, Christmas Decor

The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Osun state yesterday described the state government approval to allegedly spend N50 million on fireworks and Christmas decorations in some major towns of the state as “wasteful spending and mis placement of priority”.

Victorious Under - 23 team gets $500,000 from NFF

The Nigerian Football Federation has paid $500,000 to the victorious Nigeria under 23 players that won the last African u-23 championship in Senegal. On Saturday, Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-1 to become the winners of the second edition of the U23 AFCON. Each player earned $12,000 while Head Coach Samson Siasia took about $24,000.

We killed seven Zaria Shiites to save Buratai – Army

The Nigerian Army has said its men shot dead about seven members of the Shiite sect in Zaria, Kaduna State, on Saturday while 10 other members of the group were wounded in the bid of the soldiers to ward off an alleged attack by the sect’s members on the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai.

Genevieve shares a photo with her Dad

The screen goddess shared the picture of herself and her father as he clocked 80 with the caption '' Daddy is 80 today. God's greatest gift to me this year'' 

Fuel price to go back to N97, Ibe Kachickwu

The Federal government has indicated plans to gradually remove fuel subsidy by 2016. This was made known by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu while appearing before the Joint National Assembly Committee on Finance, Appropriation and National Planning yesterday Dec. 14.

Hon. Akinlaja becomes Chairman Petroleum Downstream sector

Big Congrats to Hon. Akinlaja Iranola Joseph also known as ''Ina n jo, Ogiri O sa''for been the Chairman House Committee on Petroleum downstream sector.

I strongly believe in your ability Sir and am sure you will do your best to sanitize the sector.

Once again. Congratulations Sir

NIgerians react to Enyeama's Exit

Issa Hayatou named FIFA Acting Vice President

African football leader, Issa Hayatou has been named to take charge of FIFA after former president, Blatter was suspended and “stripped of all duties.”

Enyeama officially retire from National team

One of Nigeria's best goal keepers Vincent Enyeama, who announced his retirement from the National squad this morning, has left the camp. He is pictured left with Oma Akatugba, a football presenter and analyst who said Mikel Obi, Emenike and a few other players pleaded with Enyeama to stay but he refused.Picture of the car he left in below,

JUST IN: Senate in closed session on meeting with Buhari

The Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, had told our correspondent last week that the upper chamber would discuss the procedure for the screening after the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had read out the names contained in the sealed envelope sent to him by Buhari.

Bishop David Oyedepo gets another grand child

Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a. Winners Chapel is currently savouring the joy of being a grandfather. His first daughter, Love, has just been delivered of her first child. Love, who two years ago got married to Steve Adekola Ogah, was delivered of the bundle of joy on Friday last week in Maryland, USA.


Bishop Oyedepo joyfully made the announcement in church last Sunday, telling the congregation that Love had defended her PhD two weeks before she put to bed.

Trailer crushed car in a ghastly accident

It happened yesterday morning in Odukpani LGA of Cross River State. The trailer was said to have lost control and slammed into the vehicle. The driver was crushed. so sad, More pics below

President Buhari met with Dogara and Saraki in Aso rock

President Muhammadu Buhari last night met behind closed doors with the leaderships of the Senate and House of Representatives at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Senate President Bukola Saraki and House Speaker  Yakubu Dogara, led the leadership of the two chambers to the State House.

Court stops Diezani from travelling from UK till next April

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke will not be able to leave the United Kingdom (UK) until April, next year, The Nation learnt yesterday.

That is when the investigations into allegations against her are expected to have been concluded, Judiciary sources said.

She is expected to be arraigned before the magistrate for alleged money laundering and bribery,

Nigeria Twitter react to Saraki's Code of Conduct Trial

Nigerians react to Saraki's arrest warrant Issued by Chairman of Code of Conduct Bureau.

Rukky sanda shares a jaw dropping picture

Wow! Speechless

Transgender Sidney Starr lashes out after R Kelly fans attack

Transgender model Sidney Starr yesterday lashed out at fans who are angry about her appearance in an upcoming R. Kelly music video. After her comment section became overrun with abuses, Sidney fired back.

Armed robber escaped been lynched in Ikeja yesterday. PHOTOS

I find it so strange that people - including young children - are okay looking at and taking photos of an alleged armed robber that's about to be killed by a mob. How can they stomach it?. This one was caught trying to rob in Ikeja yesterday and was served mob justice. Uncensored pics below,

Missing bauchi state-owned aircraft lands back in Nigeria from Morocco

The alleged missing Bauchi State owned aircraft, has landed in Nigeria from Morocco where the state government claimed it was found. The Embraer ERJ 145 touched down on the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport Bauchi at about 10 am today.More pictures below,

Aisha Buhari visit internally displaced camp in Yola

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari yesterday September 17th paid a visit to Federal Medical Center in Yola, Adamawa state where she met with the survivors of the bomb blast incident at the Malkohi IDP camp in Adamawa state which occurred last week. Another pic below,

Photos from code of conduct trial

Photo above shows the chambers of the Code of Conduct Tribunal earlier today where Senate President Bukola Saraki's trial began. More pictures below,

NDLEA arrests 6 for swallowing $156k

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Thursday arrested a  money laundering syndicate for swallowing $156,000 (about N32m) at Excel Oriental Hotel along Airport Road, Lagos.

The six suspects including a Bureau de Change operator were arrested in the hotel while they were busy swallowing the large sums of money with the intention of exporting $156,000 to Brazil.

2face gets birthday message from his oldest son, Nino Idibia

Nino took to his instagram page and wrote "#2facestarmoment #fortyfied happy Birthday Daddy"

So Its not only in Nigeria that lawmakers throw punches at each other afterall (PHOTOS)

A fight broke out in the Japanese parliament yesterday, September 17 as opposition lawmakers tried to stop a bill that could see the military fight abroad for the first time since World War II. The brawl which came after hours of tortuous debate, failed to stop them from being approved as members of the ruling coalition stood up to signify their votes in favour. The bills are now expected to go to the full upper house on Friday, where they will likely be passed to become law. More pics below,

Timaya shares pictures of his damaged bentley

Timaya escaped unhurt from a car accident yesterday. He shared photo of his damaged Bentley but thankfully no one was injured in the accident.

Mel B's daughter is all grown up

Spice Girls singer Mel B has three daughters and this is her oldest. 16 year old Phoenix. She attended an award ceremony in Los Angeles with her mother on Thursday night and looked amazing. More pics below,

Actress Clarion Chukwurah shares some lovely pics

She looks ageless.

Check out the beautiful cake Annie idibia got for 2face

Wow! Beautiful cake no doubt

Actor Eyinnma shares some hot pictures to celebrate his birthday

Nollywood actor Enyinna Nwigwe is year older today and shared these photos with his fans. More pic below, 

Mikel Obi is now a Father

Chelsea and Nigeria footballer shared the photos on his instagram page and wrote "My whole world in my arms. Welcome to the world, my angels''. Now the question is, who really is the mother of the twins?  Anyways, Big congrats to him

Code of Conduct tribunal orders to arrest saraki

Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar has issued a Bench warrant for the arrest of Senate President Bukola Saraki.

Safaree throws a major shade at Nicki minaj

Nicki Minaj's ex Safaree took to twitter yesterday to thank K. Michelle for letting him work on her new album and shades the phuck out of his ex in the process

Rickross is officially off the market. See the damsel he proposed to

Rick Ross is engaged to 22 year old video vixen and former stripper, Lira Galore.They have been dating for about 5 months ..She has formerly been linked to Drake and Meek Mill who have all featured her in their videos..

Many thought he was out for a fling and it appears despite what people say, he really loves her..Meanwhile,fans are lashing out and shocked..

Emir of Kano took a selfie with his family

Emir wey sabi

Kendall Jenner enters Forbes World's Highest-Paid Model

Kendall Jenner is now ranked with some of the best-known supermodels in the world, as the 19 year old entered Forbes' list of highest-paid models for the first time.

The reality TV star is the youngest  on the list, with her $4million earnings putting her just behind Kate Moss...Full list below

Prince Harry spends 31st birthday with ex-gf, Cressida Bonas

Prince Harry, who turned 31 a few days ago, threw a birthday party at a London pub on Tuesday night and one of his guests was his former girlfriend Cressida Bonas, leading to speculations that the romance might be back on for the former couple...though nothing has been confirmed.More pics below,

Channels TV presenter caught blowing her colleague a kiss on TV

This happened a couple of days ago. A Channels TV presenter was reading the news about the Jos building collapse and midway through the coverage they returned on air without prompting her. She was shocked to see herself live as she'd been blowing or 'pouting' a kiss to her colleague when the camera returned to her. Her reaction is priceless. Very funny. See it below,

MD of Saraki's Company Wanted by EFCC

Kennedy Izuagbe, a former director of Societe Generale Bank Nigeria Plc and managing director of Carlisle Properties and Investment Limited, a company owned by Bukola Saraki, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to  EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, Izuagbe (45) who is being investigated in a case of conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of over N3.6 billion, has gone into hiding and all efforts to reach him have proved abortive, theCable.ng reports.

Saraki begins trial at Code of Conduct Tribunal

Saraki is not physically present in court, he is represented by his lawyer, Mahmud MagajiSenate President Bukola Saraki's trial has begun at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. He is being arraigned for alleged false declaration of his assets when he was governor of Kwara state. Although Saraki is not physically present in court, he is represented by his lawyer, Mahmud Magaji.

Ice T mocks Kanye West's new collection

Kanye showcased his new collection at New York Fashion Week this week and to be honest some of the clothes he exhibited were a little weird. Rapper and speaker Ice T was bold enough to say what many were thinking but couldn't say publicly. I quite agree with him, the collections look weird.

Kim Kardashian has earned $59m from effectively selling her body

Her famous rear is said to be insured for £13million-plus and she is worth £65million.And when you add it all up is seems that Kim, 34, has made an estimated £38million from, effectively, selling her body.

Now a new biography, called simply Kim reveals her stunning ability to market herself.

Author Sean Smith says:

Annie Idibia sent loving birthday messages to 2face idibia as he clocks 40

Africa's living legend clocks 40 today and his took time out to send a loving birthday message to him.. See it below,

Happy birthday to the best MAN I know... I love u today n always .. @2faceidibia1 God bless u my darling .. Eternally Yours..