Wednesday, 13 April 2016

Nigeria: Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kill 15

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Suspected Fulani heardsmen attacked villages in Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Sunday killing at least 15 people, the state police said Tuesday.
Residents said several houses were razed and more than 30 people were killed.

Photos: Beyoncé Shares Photos From Adorable Blue Ivy's Fairy-Themed Party



Beyoncé shared some adorable photos of her baby girl with Jay Z, Blue Ivy, on her Website on Tuesday.

Woman Found In Pieces After Going On A Date With A Man She Met Online

Ingrid Lyne and suspect

A mother-of-three, 40 year-old Ingrid Lyne, who went missing on Friday has been assumed dead by Seattle police after human remains were found in a local recycling bin on Saturday.

Tuesday, 12 April 2016

Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 134 Indian Hemp Sellers


At least 134 Indian hemp sellers have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Nigeria's Delta State.

Panama Papers: Offshore Firm Linked To T.B Joshua

T.B Joshua

An offshore company, Chillon Consultancy Limited, has been linked to T.B Joshua, the General Overseer of The Synagogue Church of All Nations, and his wife, Evelyn.

Nigeria: President Buhari Has Refused To Sign The 2016 Budget

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Buhari who received the 2016 budget from the National Assembly last week has refused to sign the document.

Nigeria: N400m Paid To Olisa Metuh On Jonathan's Order

Olisa Metuh

The National Publicity Secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Olisa Metuh, opened his defence before a Federal High Court, on Monday in Abuja.

Nigeria: University Of Port Harcourt Shut Down

Uniport protest- @MayoViral

The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) announced the closure of the university for one month following the violent students' protest on Monday over the new tuition fee policy.

Photos: Prince William and Kate's Royal Tour Of India

William and Kate

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kicked off their week long tour of India and Bhutan on Sunday. Check out pictures from their trip so far.

Pirates Kidnap Crew Of Turkish Ship Off The Coast Of Nigeria


The crew of a Turkish cargo ship believed to be travelling from Gabon to Ivory coast have been kidnapped by pirates, off the coast of Nigeria.

Somalia: Al-Shabab Journalist Is Executed

Hassan Hanafi's Execution

Hassan Hanafi, a Somali journalist who helped al-Shabab kill five fellow reporters has been executed by firing squad.

Monday, 11 April 2016

Fuel Scarcity: Federal Government Apologizes To Nigerians

Lai Mohammed

Mr Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information, on Sunday emphasized with Nigerians on the hardship they have gone through in the past few weeks due to the fuel scarcity across the Nation.

Sunday, 10 April 2016

PHOTOS: Red Carpet Looks From The 2016 MTV Movie Awards


Kendall Jenner

Former NFL Star Will Smith Shot Dead In Road Rage Incident

Will Smith

Will Smith, a former football star for the NFL's New Orleans Saints, has been shot and killed after an apparent case of road rage.

The Weekend Chat: Time Out With Adanma


I started writing one correct experience that I had two years ago, when I visited a neighboring African country (will give full info when I write the gist well) but I woke up this

USA: The Only Woman On FBI 10 Most-Wanted List Captured In Mexico

Brenda Delgado

After months on the run, a woman who allegedly plotted the death of a romantic rival in Texas has been captured in Mexico.

Breaking News: At Least 73 Killed In India Temple Fire


At least 73 people were killed and more than 200 injured in a fire at the Puttingal temple in the Indian state of Kerala on Sunday morning, Kerala Assistant Commissioner M.S Santhosh has said.

Saturday, 9 April 2016

Panama Papers: A Look At Implicated Nigerians


The recent leak of documents from Mossack Fonseca, a Panamanian law firm that registers offshore companies, implicated world leaders and business elites for corruption and tax evasion.

I Won't Resign- Senate President, Bukola Saraki

Senate president Bukola Saraki

Embattled Senate President Bukola Saraki on Friday said that he would not resign despite growing calls from Nigerians that he should step down.

NIGERIA: FG To Employ Graduates, Pay The Poor

President Buhari & Vice President Osibanjo

The Federal government plans to pay poor people an approximate sum of N5,000 ($25) per month to try to ease poverty and stimulate the economy. This will cost $300 million per annum.

Friday, 8 April 2016

Photos: Muyiwa Osinuga 'Nomoreloss' Laid To Rest Today

Late Nomoreloss

Multi-talented musician, Muyiwa Osinuga aka Nomoreloss was laid to rest today, April 8th, at the Ikoyi cementry, Lagos.
The funeral service was held at the Four Square Church, Norman Williams, Ikoyi. Photos from the burial below...

Wizkid Becomes First Nigerian Artist To Feature On Billboard Charts!

Wizkid

Wizkid Starboy becomes first Nigerian artist to feature on the Billboard charts. American artist, Drake featured Wizkid in his song, "One Dance" which is on billboard's Twitter last 24 hours chart.

Events: Photos: Madam Kofo's Daughter Oluronke Weds

Madam Kofi with the couple

Abiola Atanda popularly known as Madam Kofo gave out her daughter in Oluronke Olajire in marriage to Babatunde Ajibade recently in Lagos. See more pictures after the cut.

Fashion: Gucci Ad Banned For Showing 'Unhealthily Thin' Model

Banned Gucci ad

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Gucci Ad (pictured above) for irresponsible advertising. The Ad features model Avery Blanchard in a print dress. Read their statement below.

Fashion: It Doesn't Look Like A 'Period' Skirt To Us... Or Does It?

J.C Penney 'period' skirt

J.C. Penney's side slit pencil skirt has been gaining a lot of attention lately, after the floral print on the skirt was interpreted as a period stain and dubed 'the period skirt'.