Igbinedion Sentenced To 6 Years Imprisonment With An Option Of Fine, While Aide Gets 20 Years With No Option

   Michael Igbinedion, younger brother of former Edo state governor, Lucky Igbinedion was today sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for charges bothering on money laundering. Michael, alongside one Mr Patrick Eboigbodin, an aide to former Governor Lucky Igbinedion were dragged before a federal high court in Benin city on an 81 count charge bordering on money laundering said to be carried out while Lucky Igbinedion was still governor of Edo state.

Igbinedion Convicted Of Money Laundering

  Michael Igbinedion, the younger brother of Lucky Igbinedion, a former governor of Edo state, was today, 29th of April, convicted by a Federal High Court in Benin in a N25 billion money laundering case instituted against him and five others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Borno Elders to Nigerian Military show us evidence of the 293 girls rescued-

  As the Nigerian military says it rescued 293 girls and women from Sambisa forest, the elders in Borno say they need evidence and pictures of the rescued captives. Speaking to Reuters, Borno Elders Forum said via it's spokesman Bulama Mali Gubio.

Court dissolves 3 year old marriage over wife’s lack of vagina opening

  An Abeokuta Customary Court sitting in Ake on Wednesday April 29th dissolved a three-year-old marriage between Mr Femi Olayiwole and wife, Kemi, due to the absence of vagina, deceit and frequent fighting. Olayiwole told the court that his wife deceived him to marry her knowing that she could not bear him a child. He accused his wife, who had failed to appear in court after being summoned several times, of living a false life, frequent fighting and threatening his life.

Buhari issues warning to his team,claims he didn't ask anyone to bar AIT from covering his activities

  President-elect Muhammadu Buhari has denied barring African Independent Television (AIT) from covering his activities and said he only became aware of the matter after the public uproar it generated.  AIT had been barred from covering his activities on Monday, but the APC overturned the decision the following day. Buhari says he was neither consulted nor informed about the AIT barring.

FG demands corpses of executed Nigerians

 The Federal Government has condemned the execution (Here) of four Nigerians by the Indonesian authorities over drug-related offences, despite pleas for clemency by President Goodluck Jonathan.The government, while commiserating with the families of the deceased, demanded the repatriation of the corpses of the executed Nigerians.

Fuel scarcity: Jonathan orders marketers to be paid

  In order to prevent current fuel scarcity, The Federal Government, yesterday, said it would pay MOWAN N156 billion, out of the about N256.2 billion the marketers claim is owed to them in subsidy claims. 

Did Kylie Jenner Break Up With Tyga Over Texts He Sent Blac Chyna?

  Kylie’s been spending a lot of time with friends and fam over the past few days — is it because she told Tyga to kick rocks after his baby mama put him on blast for trying to win his way back into her heart?

Amber Rose sets temperatures soaring as she flashes cleavage in revealing selfie

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  How we wish we woke up looking as flawless as Amber Rose.

Adaeze Yobo and her mum kiss on the lips

Mother to daughter tender kiss right ?

Did Angelina Jolie Give Brad Pitt A Black Eye Over Cheating?

  Brad Pitt’s been caught stepping out around New Orleans this past week with a freshly-bruised face. Brad says it’s from a common household accident…but the rumor mill is swirling that Angelina Jolie actually delivered the fade his way after finding out some info about her husband she didn’t like.

Confusion as driver dies inside bus in Lagos

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  There was confusion at the Ojodu Berger Motor Park area of Lagos on Wednesday after drivers and passengers found a commercial driver dead inside his bus.

Air Force Corporal Slaps Inspector at Filling Station in Lagos

  There was confusion at a filling station along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road after a female police inspector attached to the Airport Police Command and identified as Mrs. Florence Anih, was slapped by a Nigerian Air Force lance corporal.

Former 'world's fattest man' set for operation to remove SEVEN STONE of loose skin

   A man once dubbed 'the fattest man in the world' is set to travel to the States to have seven stone of excess skin removed.Paul Mason, 54, from Ipswich, Suffolk, is preparing for the operation in America after failing to get it on the NHS.

Drug convicts executed in Indonesia buried - Photos

   Indonesia disregarded last-minute appeals and executed 8 drug traffickers including 4 Nigerians.

Okada Riders Raze Students Hostel In Gwagwalada

  Commercial motorcycle operators, popularly called Okada drivers, yesterday, razed students’ quarters, Zion hostel, behind NITEL office in Gwagwalada area council following a disagreement between the students and an operator.

No Bridge Collapsed In Kano – Commissioner Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf

  Contrary to  previous news that a bridge collapsed in Kano, the Kano State commissioner for works, housing and transport, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has described the media report as inaccurate, considering the fact that it was a concrete beam that slipped and not a bridge collapse.

NDLEA Arrests Kenyan Dancer in Possession of Drugs at MMIA

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said on Tuesday that it had arrested a 42-year-old Kenyan female dancer with cocaine weighing 5.345kg at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos.

Hon. Abike Dabiri : More Nigerians still to be executed in Indonesia .

   The Chairperson House Committee on Diaspora matters, Abike Dabiri-Erewa said their are more Nigerians waiting to be executed in Indonesia. Speaking on Channels TV News at 10 last night, Hon Abike said a federal government delegation in which she was part of in 2008 visited Indonesia and found there were 21 Nigerians who were on death row in Indonesia for drug related offenses. She said nothing can be done as its the law in Indonesia. She said every 5m you walk, a sign is displayed saying the penalty for drug trafficking is death

Teenager abducts, rapes two-year-old girl

  A two-year-old toddler, Precious (pseudonym) has been raped by one Azeez Ganiyu, after she was abducted from her residence on Giwa Street, Ijora Badia, Lagos State.The incident happened on April 16 at about 10am after the victim’s mother left her in a room with a neighbour to buy food at a nearby shop.

Furious wife smashed 'cheating' husband's car with her bare hands after discovering 'affair'

  A scorned wife smashed up her husband's car with her bare hands after claiming she discovered her partner was having an affair behind her back.

APC overrules Buhari’s team over AIT ban

 The All Progressives Congress on Tuesday upturned the ban (Here) placed on the Africa Independent Television by the security team of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari.Buhari’s team had on Monday placed a ban on the media crew of the AIT, citing security concerns as well as ethical issues.

Jonathan, Sambo, others to get N3.24bn severance pay

  PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, Vice-president Namadi Sambo, non-returning federal lawmakers, ministers and   presidential aides will collect N3.24bn as severance allowances.The severance allowances   are contained in the Remuneration Package   put together by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission.

Indonesia executes four Nigerians, others for drug offences

  Indonesian authorities on Tuesday executed four Nigerians and four others for drug-related offences despite pleas by the United Nations, the European Union, Amnesty International and the Federal Government.

Buhari bars AIT from covering his activities

  Staff of Africa Independent Television, AIT, have been barred from covering all activities of the President-elect, Gen. Buhari until issues bordering on ethics and standards against them have been addressed. AIT crew members were today escorted out of the Defence House where the president-elect currently resides.

Riri-eally back to Brown?

   The pair reconnected at Coachella earlier this month and have been spending time together since.A source said: “Rihanna and Chris have a connection that means they can’t stay away from one another – who knows what goes through her mind every time they reconnect?

Buhari receives Canadian, Tanzanian, German ambassadors in Abuja ( Photos)

   President-elect, Gen Buhari met with the ambassadors of Canada, Amb. Perry John Calderwood (above) Germany Ambassador, Michael Zenner and Tanzania Ambassador, Daniel Ole Njoolay, in Abuja today April 28th.  More photos below…

200 Girls, 93 Women Rescued From Sambisa Forest

  The Nigerian troops have reportedly stormed the Sambisa Forest and rescued about 300 women and girls. Three major terrorists camps have been destroyed in the well-coordinated attacks that included the destruction of the notorious Tokumbere camp in the Sambisa Forest.

President Jonathan sacks NHIS CEO, confirms Gwarzo as DG SEC

  See the State House press statement below

Meh : Funny video why you should NEVER give a monkey the middle finger

    Ever wondered what would happen if you showed a monkey the middle finger? The vengeful primate is clearly ruffled by the rude gesture as it pounces on the man and knocks him to the floor with a swift dropkick to the face.

Woman asks 100 men for sex - but can you guess how many of them say yes?

   A woman took to the streets to ask 100 random men whether they would take her home and have sex with her, despite not knowing anything about them.And you might be surprised by the results.

Can you work out what is actually happening in these photos?

  This is the sort of photo that can hurt your brain until you work out exactly what's going on.

On the left is a photo of Vanessa and Melanie in 2014, marking Vanessa's pregnancy with their first child.

Creepy: Young dad gets HUGE tattoo of his baby's face...on his face

At Least 3 Dead As Pedestrian Bridge Collapses In Kano

  At least 3 people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a pedestrian bridge along Jafar road in Dorayi Quarters in Kano state, North West Nigeria.

Mmmmm: Kim says North West is already taking selfies

  Hehe this North West self.Not only does she select her own clothes, love makeup at 22 months old, she is now taking selfies..Technically..Kim told People magazine

APC Warns Against ‘Last-Minute’ Looting Of Nigeria’s Treasury

  The All Progressives Congress, APC, has decried the reported allegations of last-minute looting of the nation’s resources, hurried recruitment into the public service and rushed privatization of key financial institutions by the Jonathan Administration, warning that such egregious actions will have serious repercussions.

Ondo Commissioner for Agriculture appointed new deputy governor

  Following the impeachment of Ondo state deputy governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi this morning, the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Lasisi Oluboyo has been appointed the new deputy governor.

Boko Haram Defeat Nigerian Army in Marte. Soldiers Flee

  Boko Haram terrorists have recaptured Marte in Borno State from the Nigerian Army, reports say.The insurgents, numbering about 2,000, caused the soldiers to flee the town after they appeared from different directions, AFP reports.

Ondo State Deputy Governor Alhaji Ali Olanusi Impeached

  News according to a Channels TV , Ondo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi has been impeached.

Buhari to probe Sanusi’s missing $20bn claim

  President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said his administration would probe the claim by a former   Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and now the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation failed to remit $20bn oil money to the federation account.

Ebube Nwagbo Sizzles in all white outfit for Ini Edo's Birthday party

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Xenophobia: Malawians boycott all South African owned businesses in their country

  All business owned by South Africans in Malawi like Shoprite, Game, PEP and others will be under lock and key today 24th of April .

FUNNY VIDEO: See what happened between Orubebe Jega

  A must watch. Comedian AY is crazy…!This was one of the most hilarious part of AY Live that had everybody laughing on Easter Sunday. The Kano and Rivers State results, and of course the Orubebe fracas was fully exposed in AY’s live skits. Feat AY, Helen Paul, Seyi Law, Funny Bone, Ushbebe, Shakara, Acapella. More photos and video below:

FG directs Nigerians in South Africa to remain indoors

  Nigerians resident in South Africa have been directed by the Federal Government to remain indoors up until the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country are put under control.

Cute : Chris Brown Shares Photos of his Daughter on Instagram

   For the first time ever, Chris Brown officially put it out there that he is now a father. Chris posted a pic of him snuggling his 10-month-old daughter Royalty.  

Why I conceded defeat to Buhari – Jonathan

  President Goodluck Jonathan spoke for the first time, yesterday, on why he conceded defeat to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), in the March 28 presidential election, saying he did so to avert a collective tragedy.

Buhari, Ezekwesili, Adichie, Shekau make TIME 100 list

  President-elect Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has made the TIME’s list of 100 most influential people in the world.Also included in the 2015 list are the advocate of the Bring Back Our Girls Group, Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili; award-winning novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, and leader of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Abubakar Shekau.