Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho says he is ready to fight for his place in the team, amidst competition from Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero. The 20-year-old Nigeria international has scored seven goals this season, but has found first-tea…
Gunmen kill police inspector in Anambra
Two armed men operating on a motorcycle on Saturday shot dead a police inspector in Ogidi, near Onitsha in Anambra, police authorities have confirmed. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ogidi Police Station, Mr Hassan Musa, who confirmed the incid…

Serena Williams Goes On Maternity Leave From Tennis
Serena Williams is going on maternity leave. The tennis champ, who announced her pregnancy yesterday, will not compete for the rest of the 2017 season, which means she’ll miss Wimbledon, the US Open and the French Open. Her rep confirmed the news to…

Osinbajo’s Committee To Investigate Lawal, Oke Begins Sitting In Secret
The Presidential committee to investigate corruption allegations against the two suspended officials of the Buhari administration says it will conduct its work in camera. A statement by the Vice President’s Spokesman, Mr Laolu Akande, on Saturday in…

'Allah has answered Nigerians' prayers for my health' - Buhari
Buhari said this on Saturday in his condolences delivered by the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambassau, to the family of a prominent Kano State businessman Alhaji Audu Adahama as well as the government and the people of the state. The Senior S…

UTME: JAMB fumes as ‘powerful’ registration fraudsters are arrested
Five people have been arrested by Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for various alleged registration infractions in the ongoing 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to be conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matricu…

How Nigerian Army 'Defeated' Boko Haram
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai said the lessons he learnt from the Bangladesh National Defence while on course had been very useful in the counter insurgency operations in the North-East. Buratai made this known in Lagos, on Saturda…

How Olumide Bakare died, by Dele Odule
Contrary to different versions of online reports on how veteran actor Olumide Bakare passed on, top actor Dele Odule, in a chat with newsmen, revealed that the deceased died on his way to the hospital. “He was declared dead on arrival at UCH Ibadan,…

Davido allegedly fights Iceprince at an event, destroys many properties
Nigerian superstars, Davido and Iceprince Zamani allegedly 'fought' at an event in Delta state. According to a Twitter user, Saint Lee, he claims, 'Iceprince questioned Quilox club boss, Shina Peller on why he was told to manage with others while Dav…

I'm too focused to be bothered about divorce rumours- Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh
Ghanaian Actor, Chris Attoh has declared he’s not bothered about the numerous online report that suggests his marriage to Nigerian actress, Damilola Adegbite has crashed. According to him, he was not perturbed about of the reports because his home …

Eden Hazard helps Chelsea past Tottenham into FA Cup final
Eden Hazard came off the bench to help inspire Chelsea to a 4-2 victory over Tottenham and send them into the FA Cup final. Willian opened the scoring for Chelsea in the fifth minute with a brilliant free kick that sailed past the wall and into Hugo…

Davido allegedly fights Iceprince at an event, destroys many properties
Nigerian superstars, Davido and Iceprince Zamani allegedly 'fought' at an event in Delta state. According to a Twitter user, Saint Lee, he claims, 'Iceprince questioned Quilox club boss, Shina Peller on why he was told to manage with others while Da…

Kiss Daniel's label mate, Sugar boy accused of song theft ahead of maiden album debut
As Kiss Daniel’s label mate and G-Worldwide music act, Sugar Boy, debuts his maiden album today, it is being welcomed by a controversy. A certain artiste, Barz, has called out the musician, claiming that he stole his song, ‘Kilamiti,’ which is featu…
Match Preview: Real Madrid vs Barcelona
Real Madrid host the Clasico on Sunday in a clash which could have a major impact on La Liga’s title race. The home side will be full of confidence following their 4-2 Champions League quarter-final win over Bayern Munich in midweek. Cristiano Ronal…
Nigerian pastor allgedly arrest member who refused to have an affair with him
Another Nigerian pastor, Rev Chris Kwapovwe has been fingered in a sex scandal involving his female church members. According to investigative journalist Fejiro Oliver, Rev Chris Kwapovwe arrested one of the ladies who works in his church for refusi…
Akure residents scoop fuel from fallen petrol tanker
Residents of Akure, Ondo State capital, have been sighted scooping fuel from a fallen petrol tanker. The incident happened on Saturday morning as the tanker negotiated a bend. The 33,000-litre petrol tanker fell and spilled its content as it attempt…
Match Preview: Arsenal vs Manchester City
Arsenal will be looking to reach their fourth final in three seasons when they take on Manchester City in Sunday’s semi-final at Wembley. The Gunners returned to winning ways with a nervy 2-1 win at Middlesbrough on Monday. Having seen his side drop…
Nigeria’s notorious cocaine dealer jailed
The Adamawa State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA ) has confirmed the arrest and successful prosecution of a notorious cocaine dealer, Ahmed Buba, popularly known as ” Ajebo”. Mr. Buba was nabbed with 13.9 grams of cracke…
Flush out gun-welding herdsmen, kidnappers – Ajimobi charges police
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has appealed to the police to clamp down on the murderous herdsmen and kidnappers disturbing the peace of the country with the same intensity it crushed the Boko Haram insurgents. Ajimobi made the appeal through …
16 journalists escape death in Delta
16 members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Thursday, escaped death while returning from Asaba, the Delta State capital to Ughelli where they had gone to participate in the State NUJ election. The incident it was gathered occurred between N…
DSS raids PenCom, summons ex-DG
The operatives of the Department of State Service has raided the office of National Pension Commission (PenCom) in Abuja, following the refusal of the former Director-General of the commission, Mrs Chinelo Anohu- Amazu, to hand over to her successor…
I’m not the owner of N2bn in UBA account – Ex- Niger Commissioner
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 Governorship election in Niger state, Alhaji Liman Kantigi has denied ownership of the N2 billion in a United Bank for Africa (UBA) account linked to him by the Econo…
Author of “Eze Goes to School”, Onuora Nzekwu, dies at 89
Onuora Nzekwu, the founding General Manager of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has died at the age of 89, the family confirmed today. Mr. Nzekwu, the author of Eze Goes to School, a novel, died by 4.30p.m. on Friday in his home in Onitsha, Anambra, whe…
My partner dares not ask me to choose between him and my career -Niniola
Beautiful Nigerian music singer and one time MTN project fame contestant, Niniola, has revealed that her music comes first. In a chat with Saturday Beats, she said: “I am currently in a relationship but my partner dares not tell me to choose betwee…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Reportedly Out Until 2018
Manchester United striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has been ruled out of action until next year. The 35-year-old has reportedly suffered serious ligaments damage in his right knee and might not play again until January 2018 at the earliest, sources have…
Buhari congratulates Dakuku Peterside over election as AAMA chief
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside on his election as the new Chairman of the Association of African Maritime Administrators (AAM…
‘She Overplayed Her Game’ – #BBNaija Gifty’s Boyfriend Mr 2Kay Breaks Silence
In a new interview, the singer confirmed his relationship with the ex-housemate, adding that he thinks she overdid her performance at the house all just to win the prize money. Recall that Gifty was evicted on February 19 during the weekly eviction s…
Dogara calls for investigation into deaths of football fans in Calabar
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara has urged the state government to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of soccer fans in Calabar. The speaker expressed sadness over the unfortuna…
Carl Ikeme Up For Wolves Player of The Season Award
Injured Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme is in the running for Wolverhampton Wanderers' 2016/17 Player of the season. This was announced on Wolverhampton's official website on Saturday. Fans of Wolverhampton are expected to vote for their best pla…
Stay And Fight For Your Arsenal Shirt! Okocha Tells Iwobi
Former Nigeria captain, Austin Okocha, has advised his nephew, Alex Iwobi, to stay and fight for a first-team place at Arsenal rather than leaving on loan. After regularly starting games earlier in the season, Iwobi, 20, has found opportunities har…
Dogara seeks probe into deaths of football fans in Calabar
Mr Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has urged the state government to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of soccer fans in Calabar. The speaker expressed sadness over the unfortun…
Gov Fayose fulfills promise, gives N10m to Ekiti beer sellers
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose on Thursday made good his promise to make N10m available for Beer, Foods and Drinks Sellers Association of Nigeria, Ekiti State Chapter. Fayose had on 31st January, 2017 during the Association's Exco Inaugura…
I’m not the owner of N2 Billion in UBA account – Ex- Niger Commissioner cries out
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 Governorship election in Niger state, Alhaji Liman Kantigi has denied ownership of the N2 billion in a United Bank for Africa (UBA) account linked to him by the Econo…
4 Things You May Not Know About Late Nollywood Actor Olumide Bakare
On Saturday, April 22, 2017, news of the tragic death of veteran Nollywood star Olumide Bakare emerged after a failed battle with heart/lung disease. Here are some facts you probably did not know about the 65-year-old actor who was among the many wh…
Our next level is how to affect the man on the street - Adeosun
Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, says the next level in her work and that of her ministry is on how to sustain growth and ensure the man on the street is affected positively. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF meetings …
Afghan attack casualties hit 100
More than 100 Afghan soldiers were killed or wounded in a Taliban attack on an army base on Friday, the defence ministry has confirmed. Fighting lasted several hours near the city of Mazar-e Sharif in northern Balkh province, the BBC reports. Insurg…
BREAKING: Nollywood Actor, Olumide Bakare Is Dead
Veteran Nollywood actor, Olumide Bakare is dead. According to his personal assistant, Bakare died in the early hours of Saturday. Actor Saidi Balogun confirmed it in a tweet on his twitter handle, @saidibalogun. He said the veteran actor was gone to…
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