16:31:00

These Boko Haram members were arrested by members of the Civilian JTF in Borno village three days after they attacked some villages. They were apprehended at Malari village at Konduga Local Government area of Borno state and were presented to the state Governor, Kashim Shettima today August 5th

13:39:00

Read the EFCC press statement below..
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday 3rd August 2015, arraigned one Bawa Momodu before Justice I.E Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a 16-count charge bordering on forgery, uttering and stealing to the tune of N27million. The petitioner, Sterling bank Plc, alleged that Momodu, a former staff of the bank, stole about N27m from the account of one of its customers. The accused allegedly forged the signature of the said account holder, and fraudulently withdrew the monies from the bank.

12:15:00

Former House of Representative member, Abike Dabiri has refuted claims by the Nigerian Deposit Money Banks that a company in which she is a director, Thriller Eneavours, was owing Diamond bank N122million. She tweeted that doesn't even know the said company. More tweets after the cut..

10:56:00

The homeless man walking with that dog is the world's best and one of the richest footballers - Cristiano Ronaldo - but as he walked on the streets of Madrid over the weekend, nobody paid him any attention - because nobody knew it was him. He was disguised in fake beard, hair and fat suit.

He took to the streets of Madrid and showed off some of his football skills. Occasionally, passers-by will stop to watch his impressive football skills, especially when he replicates Ronaldo's trade-mark step-overs, but no one knew it was Ronaldo himself. Then he reveals himself. What follows is sweet.

09:38:00

Kim K travels to New Orleans to celebrate a fan's 21st birthday with her

Kim Kardashian is currently in New Orleans purposely to celebrate a fan's 21st birthday with her. .
"I'm a firm believer that God puts people in your life for a certain reason. So thankful that He put Kim in mine. All I want is for people to see how dope, sweet, selfless, and amazing Kim is. Don't let the media blind you."- Myleeza wrote

09:32:00

The Executive Secretary of the Center for Crisis Communication CCC, Air Commodore Yusuf Anas (rtd) says Boko Haram members have made contacts with the center to initiate dialogue with the federal government on how to stop their activities in Nigeria.

This comes after President Buhari stated in a recent CNN interview that he's open for dialogue with the sect members.Air Comodore Anas said this during a press briefing in Abuja today August 4th.

17:30:00

On August 1st, Federal Palace Hotel witnessed the convergence of music lovers, fashion creatives, business moguls and more as everyone brought the glam to the kick off the launch for DJ Cuppy’s 8 Country African tour in Lagos. The concert was attended by the likes of Cuppy’s dad, Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote, Segun Agbaje, Wale Tinubu, Aig Imoukhuede, Dele Momodu, Donald Duke, Adams Oshimhole, Iyanya, Ali Baba, and many more. See the photos after the cut...

17:18:00


According to a statement released by presidential spokesperson, president Buhari has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu as the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Dr. Kachikwu, who was the Executive Vice Chairman and General Counsel of Exxon-Mobil (Africa), is to take over from Dr. Joseph Thlama Dawha.

Dr. Kachikwu hails from Onicha-Ugbo in Delta State. He is a first class graduate of Law from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the Nigerian Law School. The new NNPC Chief Executive also has Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Law from the Harvard Law School.

17:15:00


President Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Umaru Garba Danbatta as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission.

Prof. Danbatta, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Electronic Engineering, takes over from Dr. Eugene Juwah whose tenure expired on July 29, 2015.

16:00:00

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo arrived Zambia yesterday for a one day visit where he will be joining the Zambian president, Edgar Chagwa Lungu to commission a 1.5Mt Dangote Cement plant and 30MW coal-fired power plant in Ndola, Zambia. Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole and some top Nigerian businessmen are in Zambia for the commissioning. More photos after the cut...

15:50:00

President Buhari has called on the Federal Ministry of Education to include two Islamic Studies books written by the late Justice Muhammad Bashir Sambo in the secondary school curriculum for all Federal Government Colleges.

According to The News Agency of Nigeria, President Buhari gave the directive at the weekend in Kaduna while launching the reviewed editions of the books which were first published in 1974.

Represented by Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, the president, according to NAN noted that such books had become essential in the face of declining moral and religious values in the country.

15:36:00

The former BBA Housemate shared the pic on her instagram page and wrote " Picked the best outfit for the pool party this Saturday at Best western . What do you guys think ? Should I Add a bikini or not ?" See the full pic after the cut...

11:48:00

A Florida man attempted to chew off his fingerprints while in a patrol car to avoid being identified by the police.
On Thursday, Lee County Sheriff detectives noticed a 2015 Mercedes that had been reported stolen and after stopping the vehicle, they found the driver, Kenzo Roberts, was using a fake ID, had a concealed firearm and possessed three fraudulent credit cards.
Surveillance video shows Roberts unsuccessfully trying to bite off his own fingerprints while in the backseat of the patrol car.
He was seen on camera swallowing bits of skin as he looks around to make sure he wasn't being watched.

11:41:00

Press statement from Lagos state government
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the appointment of 19 new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service. In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, the appointments are in line with the Governor’s drive to restructure the civil service for efficient performance and service delivery. The development is also coming on the heels of the streamlining of some existing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) aimed at ensuring greater efficiency.
The new Permanent Secretaries, the statement said, have been deployed across board in the new structure of the civil service.

10:24:00

A worker died Monday after being stung by bees that swarmed a Southern California construction site after a contractor grading a parking lot struck an underground hive, a fire chief said.
Chaos broke out as the bees swarmed, workers said. Some workers panicked and bolted, while at least two men rolled on the ground covering their faces with their hands.
A third man swatted at the bees with a vest.
"There were bees all over them. Hundreds of them," Tomace Marquez told the Press-Enterprise
Three men were stung and one died after an allergic reaction, Riverside Battalion Chief Tony Perna said.

10:09:00

There was pandemonium on Freeman and Borno streets in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State when teenagers, armed with cutlasses and knives, attacked and looted shops, while some traders were injured in the area.
It was learnt that the teenagers, on the fateful day went to Old Apapa Road, Oyingbo, and stabbed three persons to death on Saturday. During the 30 mins attack on the two streets, the teenagers, who traders said numbered about 30, invaded the area at about 3pm and ordered the traders to leave their shops.

09:45:00

They did it to Whitney Houston and now they are doing it to her daughter. Sad! TMZ reports below..
A photo of Bobbi Kristina's body, lying in her casket, has been sold to a media outlet ... and TMZ has learned the bidding soared into the six figures. According to our sources, someone snapped a pic of BK during the viewing, which took place the day before the funeral. We're told the winning offer topped the $100,000 mark.
Our sources say members of the Brown and Houston families are blaming each other for the pic, which was snapped despite all the precautionary measures. As TMZ first reported, the Browns were worried the Houstons might pull this stunt, since it happened at Whitney Houston's funeral in 2012.

09:28:00

According to reports, super rich footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, bought his super rich Portuguese agent, Jorge Mendes, (pictured right) a Greek Island as a wedding gift. The island may (or may not have cost him) about $3million. Ronaldo was the best man at Jorge's wedding which held over the weekend in Portugal. Jorge is said to be worth about €100million. More photos after the cut...
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