Photos: Female NYSC member Ene Gertrude Adole laid to rest in Benue State

Photos: Female NYSC member Ene Gertrude Adole laid to rest in Benue State

The remains of Ene Gertrude Adole, a member of the National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, who passed away on Monday, September 26th, was buried in her hometown in Benue State. May her soul rest in peace. See the photos after the cut.

"We live in the bush so you can sleep at home" poignant last words of Nigerian soldier killed on the frontline

"We live in the bush so you can sleep at home" poignant last words of Nigerian soldier killed on the frontline

According to Abubakar Auta, the Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of his cousin, a soldier who had been missing for a year. He reportedly died on the frontline at Gudunbale area of Borno State. Another family member confirmed the sad news on Facebook. May his soul rest in peace, Amen. Abdul Usman shared photos of the slain soldier and wrote: 

Photos: Drunk driver crashes his employer's Mercedes-Benz SUV into 4 parked cars in Lagos

Photos: Drunk driver crashes his employer's Mercedes-Benz SUV into 4 parked cars in Lagos

According to Cool FM oap Freeze, this happened this morning at 1004 apartments, Victoria Island, Lagos. Narrating what happened, he said the driver crashed a black Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV into four cars that were parked.

N600m fraud: Court grants ex Naval chief, Usman Jibrin, N100m bail

N600m fraud: Court grants ex Naval chief, Usman Jibrin, N100m bail

Justice A. S. Umar of the FCT High Court sitting in Maitama has granted bail to a former Chief of Naval Staff, Usman Jibrin, and two others who are currently standing trial for an offence bordering on criminal conspiracy brought against them by the EFCC. Others are retired rear admirals, Bala Mshelia, Sheu Ahmadu and a company, Harbour Bay International Limited.

Photos: PDP supporters protest state governorship election results, demand cancellation of the election

Photos: PDP supporters protest state governorship election results, demand cancellation of the election

PDP supporters in Edo state are currently staging a protest at the state INEC office. They are protesting the election results being announced by various election collation officers and are demanding for the cancellation of the results. Security officers are pictured above preventing some protesters from going into the INEC office. Photo credit: @kikimordi

Piers Morgan comes for Kim K over her nude selfie, calls her a 'Slapper'

Piers Morgan comes for Kim K over her nude selfie, calls her a 'Slapper'

'Slapper' is an offensive word used to describe a promiscuous, vulgar woman (a woman who has had sex with a lot of men). British journalist Piers Morgan branded Kim a 'Slapper' because she shared a new naked selfie and he thinks it sends a"completely wrong message to the millions of young girls who follow her that the only path to feminist success is flashing breasts." - See more tweets

INEC begins announcement of Edo governorship election, see how parties have faired so far

INEC begins announcement of Edo governorship election, see how parties have faired so far

INEC have begun the announcement of the results from the Edo state governorship election which held yesterday. More results to be announced soon.

"I'm so sorry for supporting the Nigerian anti-gay law" - Bobrisky apologizes to Bisi Alimi, others

"I'm so sorry for supporting the Nigerian anti-gay law" - Bobrisky apologizes to Bisi Alimi, others

Nigerian gay rights activist Bisi Alimi blasted male barbie, Bobrisky on Monday, for supporting Nigeria's anti-gay law during his recent interview with Adesuwa Onyenokwe. Bisi said it was a big shame for Bobrisky to have voiced out such hateful comment and his bigoted, hateful comments puts the lives of #LGBT people in Nigeria at risk. Apologizing to Bisi Alimi and others who felt offended,

Watch the video after the cut...

Ludacris shares photos of his gorgeous daughters

Ludacris shares photos of his gorgeous daughters

They look so much like their dad. Cute girls..

Exchange rates as of today September 28th

Exchange rates as of today September 28th

It keeps going up. NAWA..

Actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, decorates his wife, Ifeoma, as "Wife of the Year"

Actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, decorates his wife, Ifeoma, as "Wife of the Year"

The Nollywood actor who won the Actor of the Year award at the Peace awards ceremony last weekend, decorated his wife, Ifeoma with his award plaque. He shared the photo above and wrote

"Ifeoma means good omen. We are in this for better, for better and for better. I was decorated the Actor of the year but I decorate you the wife of the year. Remain beautiful IJN"

Basketball legend Magic Johnson congratulates Nneka Ogwumike for winning WNBA’s MVP award

Basketball legend Magic Johnson congratulates Nneka Ogwumike for winning WNBA’s MVP award

Basketball legend Magic Johnson who during his time played for the Los Angeles Times, took to his Twitter account to congratulate Nigerian Nneka Ogwumike after she was announced on Tuesday night as the Women's NBA Most Valuable player of the season.

Actor Kenneth Okonkwo bags Honorary Doctorate Degree at the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria

Actor Kenneth Okonkwo bags Honorary Doctorate Degree at the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria

Talented Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has been conferred with honorary doctorate degree by the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria. 

"It is God that makes the increase. He has increased me to Dr Kenneth Okonkwo" he captioned one of the photos. More photos after the cut.

Nigeria's Nneka Ogwumike named the Women NBA’s Most Valuable Player 2016

Nigeria's Nneka Ogwumike named the Women NBA’s Most Valuable Player 2016

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike also known as Nnemkadi Ogwumike has been awarded the Women's NBA Most Valuable player of the year award for her fine displays in the USA women's basketball league this season.

Ogwumike, 26 ranks third in the WNBA in scoring (19.7) and rebounding (9.1) while leading the league with 66.5% shooting, the second-best percentage in WNBA history.

Borno state commissioner for Environment dies

Borno state commissioner for Environment dies

The Commissioner for Environment in Borno state, Waziri Imam, has died. He died this morning following a brief illness at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. He will be buried today according to Islamic laws. He reportedly drove himself to the hospital when he suddenly fell ill. May his soul rest in peace Amen.

I won't be silent on police violence- Serena Williams writes in emotional Facebook post

I won't be silent on police violence- Serena Williams writes in emotional Facebook post

Tennis great Serena Williams, 35, took to her Facebook to write on the growing Police/ Black people violence in the United States, saying she won't be silent on the issue.. In the post, she wrote that she had asked her 18-year-old nephew to drive her somewhere so she could work during the journey. But that when she saw a police car she "remembered that horrible video of the woman in the car when a cop shot her boyfriend" and"All of this went through my mind in a matter of seconds," she added. Read after the cut...

Lagos Assembly summons contractor of poorly constructed road In Itokin-Ikorodu

Lagos Assembly summons contractor of poorly constructed road In Itokin-Ikorodu

The Lagos State House of Assembly has reportedly summoned DHV Nigeria Limited, the construction company that handled the Federal Low Cost Bye Pass Itokun road in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area, Lagos. There was a report yesterday that the road, commissioned just last week, has already started deteriorating. (Read here).

The newly constructed road is part of 114 roads constructed across the 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas in the State.

Alleged forgery: Saraki, Ekweremadu's trial adjourned till October 7th

Alleged forgery: Saraki, Ekweremadu's trial adjourned till October 7th

The trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu for alleged forgery of the senate standing rules that brought them into office during the senate leadership election in June last year, has been adjourned to October 7th.

Actor Kalu Ikeagwu releases statement on his arrest by the Nigerian Police

Actor Kalu Ikeagwu releases statement on his arrest by the Nigerian Police

Yesterday, news broke that actor Kalu Ikeagwu was arrested by the police following a robbery and homicide case. He has released a statement stating what exactly happened. Read that below

Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin goes on dinner date with Bollywood star Esha Gupta

Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin goes on dinner date with Bollywood star Esha Gupta

 Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin took top Bollywood actress Esha Gupta on a dinner date on Tuesday. Bellerin and the Bollywood actress, who he just met on Saturday when she came to watch Arsenal's game with Chelsea dined in Vanilla Black, a vegetarian restaurant in London, and were seen laughing and joking as they walked to the Arsenal defender's Mercedes-Benz C450. More photos after the cut.

Friendly exes! Timaya and Empress hang out (photo)

Friendly exes! Timaya and Empress hang out (photo)

They dated a while back and have since gone their separate ways. Timaya shared the photo this morning on Social media with the caption "It's always a pleasure seeing u my dear friend. Empee".

Photos: Hundreds of unemployed youths fall for a fake recruitment advert in Lagos

Photos: Hundreds of unemployed youths fall for a fake recruitment advert in Lagos

Hundreds of unemployed Nigerian youths today fell for a fake recruitment advert sent out via Whatsapp. A fake message was drafted and sent out by a prankster, claiming that people who have a B.sc and are interested in a 80k salary paying job at a call center in Guaranty Trust Bank plc, should come for an interview by 9am in VI, Lagos. People thought it was true and hundreds of youths, even from outside Lagos, came formally dressed but were shocked to find out it was a hoax. See tweets explaining more on what happened and a video, after the cut.

What recession? Check out these Nigerian guys washing hands with expensive bottles of wine at a club

What recession? Check out these Nigerian guys washing hands with expensive bottles of wine at a club

A twitter user @TinyAlonge shared photos of club revelers washing their hands with expensive wine.. More photos after the cut.

Mauritius goalkeeper Leopold arrested after police find 22 doses of heroin in his house

Mauritius goalkeeper Leopold arrested after police find 22 doses of heroin in his house

Mauritius international goalkeeper, Joseph Kinsley Steward Leopold who was part of the country's team at the last Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign has been arrested by the Mauritius' Anti-drug Smuggling Police Unit after they found 22 doses of heroin,  razor blades, scales and materials used to package drugs in his Port Louis home.

Top Nigerian drug lord arrested in Kenya

Top Nigerian drug lord arrested in Kenya

Police in Nairobi, Kenya have arrested a suspected Nigerian drug lord, Emmanuel Peter Inobemhe. According to Kenyan media, Inobemhe who was deported from Kenya in 2013 on Presidential orders, was arrested by police officers in Kayole Estate, Nairobi yesterday Wednesday Sept. 28th.

The Police boss at Kayole police command, Ali Nuno, said Inobemhe had been deported twice from Kenya over drug issues and wondered how he came back to the country.

Photos: School building collapses in Lagos

Photos: School building collapses in Lagos

A school building collapsed at Ajose street, Amukoko Apapa this morning. The building has since been sealed. One person was reportedly killed in the incident. More photos after the cut.

Photos: Six people reportedly found dead in a 'brothel' in Umuahia, Abia State

Photos: Six people reportedly found dead in a 'brothel' in Umuahia, Abia State

Six people were reportedly found dead and two others unconscious earlier today at 50-50 Hotel, located around Uyo street in Umuahia, Abia State. According to Abia Facts Newspaper: 

"The hotel is a brothel and the girls living there have had experience of mysterious slaps some weeks back that left one person unconscious. This incident of strange slaps made all the occupant of the brothel to leave, only for the owner to recruit news ladies from other cities.  Unfortunately, 3 ladies and their customers are today not alive to tell the story of what happened or what befallen them over night that left them dead. 

Photos: Suspected Fulani Herdsmen attack & kidnap Catholic priests in Enugu

Photos: Suspected Fulani Herdsmen attack & kidnap Catholic priests in Enugu

Same Catholic priests were recently attacked by Fulani Herdsmen in Enugu State. According to reports, the priests, Rev Fr Chetanna Jude Chukwuneke, Fr Emmanuel Dim and Fr Prof Ezeokana were in a car when the incident occurred. Chukwuenke was driving his car along Obimo in Uzo-Uwani when the suspected herdsmen emerged from a bush in a bad spot of the road and shot him in the head but thankfully he didn't die. They also injured the passengers, kidnapping one in the process.

Student auctions her virginity online so that she can study abroad with bids starting at £130,500

Student auctions her virginity online so that she can study abroad with bids starting at £130,500

A 20 year old Russian student simply known as Ariana has revealed she has decided to auction her virginity online with bids starting at  £130,500 so she can be able to pursue her medical studies abroad.

According to Ariana, she'll rather lose her virginity to gain the best of education than lose it to someone who will later break her heart.

Ariana says her parents don't know how she intends to get the money but that at the age of 20 she doesn't feel any need to hold on the virginity any longer with her education hanging in the balance.

Swiss Parliament votes to ban Muslim women from wearing the Burka in public

Swiss Parliament votes to ban Muslim women from wearing the Burka in public

The parliament in Switzerland has voted to ban the Muslim Burka from being worn in public.The National Council on Tuesday voted 88 votes in favour of the ban while 87 voted against with 10 abstentions.

Members voted in favour of a ruling that “no person shall cover his face in public places and in places or hide in the public domain or the provision of public services (excluding sacred sites).”

According to Swiss media reports. For the vote to be passed into law and made effective, the ruling will have to undergo further scrutiny and more voting in the Parliament.

Update: Fulani Herdsmen who kidnapped Catholic Priest in Enugu demand for N2.5 million ransom

Update: Fulani Herdsmen who kidnapped Catholic Priest in Enugu demand for N2.5 million ransom

Some Catholic priests were attacked by Fulani Herdsmen in Enugu State on Sept 26th. According to reports, the priests Rev Fr Chetanna Jude Chukwuneke, Fr Emmanuel Dim and Fr Prof Ezeokana were in a car passing along Obimo in Uzo-Uwani when the suspected herdsmen emerged from a bush in a bad spot of the road, and attacked. While Fr Chukwuenke and Fr Prof Ezeokana escaped, Fr Emmaniuel Dim was abducted. A 2.5 million Naira ransom has now been demanded before he is released.

Uh-oh! Madonna's teen daughter poses topless on Snapchat (pics)

Uh-oh! Madonna's teen daughter poses topless on Snapchat (pics)

Madonna's 19 year old daughter Lourdes shared some topless photos of herself on her snatchat yesterday. See the photos after the cut...

'Would you return lost-but-found $15m'? - See hilarious responses from Nigerians

'Would you return lost-but-found $15m'? - See hilarious responses from Nigerians

A popular twitter Influencer, Eric Okafor aka @Knewkeed conjured up the scenario above. Read the absolutely hilarious responses after the cut...

They say that Angelina Jolie used to 'beat' Brad - & stayed in 'their own wings' at their mansion estate while their marriage fell apart

They say that Angelina Jolie used to 'beat' Brad - & stayed in 'their own wings' at their mansion estate while their marriage fell apart

According to InTouch mag, Angelina Jolie used to put hands on Brad Pitt and they are describing her as a wife from hell. Na wa! As if they were in their relationship. Read the rest after the cut...

Jay Jay Okocha gets endorsement from his nephew, footballer Alex Iwobi

Jay Jay Okocha gets endorsement from his nephew, footballer Alex Iwobi

...for his Jay Jay Okocha Foundation.

50yr old Janet Jackson and her visible baby bump spotted in London (photos)

50yr old Janet Jackson and her visible baby bump spotted in London (photos)

It was revealed months back that 50-year-old singer, Janet Jackson is pregnant with her first child with husband Wissam Al Mana. Exclusive photos obtained by ET shows Janet with her visible baby bump leaving London baby furniture store 'Back In Action' with a bag of products after a 45-minute visit. See more photos after the cut...

12-year-old Nigerian boy's harrowing account of being kidnapped from his mother and smuggled to Europe on migrant boat

12-year-old Nigerian boy's harrowing account of being kidnapped from his mother and smuggled to Europe on migrant boat

12-year-old Nigerian boy named (Maka for his protection) who was rescued off the coast of Libya this month told rescuers a harrowing story of being kidnapped and taken away from his mother, thrown onto trucks, locked in homes and eventually put on a a migrant boat.
He was rescued Delete repeated word on September 10th, by a ship run by the non-profit organization Save the Children. The agency believed that he was being trafficked for eventual child prostitution or other forms of exploitation in Europe.

Nigerian man who swallowed 46 pellets of cocaine before flight from Brussels to Malta sentenced to 7 years in prison

Nigerian man who swallowed 46 pellets of cocaine before flight from Brussels to Malta sentenced to 7 years in prison

Eddy Favour Imeh was arrested in August 2013 after it was discovered that he swallowed 46 capsules of the drugs before boarding his flight from Brussels. The Nigerian was charged with conspiring to traffic cocaine and with aggravated possession of the drug, for the purposes of Delete repeated word
Imeh had conspired with persons abroad, agreeing to act as a drug mule by carrying a large quantity of cocaine on his person. The drugs were to be delivered to another individual in Malta upon arrival. The accused was to receive more precise instructions after his arrival.

I was gay by the time I first cried as a baby- Bisi Alimi

I was gay by the time I first cried as a baby- Bisi Alimi

Nigerian Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi says he was gay by the time he was born. Read what he wrote on his IG page after the cut...