Nigeria Is Ruled By 'Scammers And Gangsters - Charly Boy

Charly Boy talks about how the many creative, progressive and hardworking Nigerians are ruled by a few riffraffs, scumbags, fraudsters and scavengers. He also says the 2015 elections hold no hope.

Charly Boy has opened up on the situation in the country and how hopeless it all seems in a piece he titles "You".

Nigerian Soldier Sentenced To Death Cries Out For Help

A young Nigerian soldier who was one of the 54 sentenced to death has sent a passionate appeal to Nigerian.

One of the 54 Nigerian soldiers sentenced to death by a court martial on charges of mutiny and refusing to go and fight the dreaded Boko Haram sect, 22-year-old Fahat Fahat, has sent out a passionate message to Nigerians, asking if they are justified to died even when the army did not provide the adequate equipment and training for them to fight the sect.

UNILORIN Admits 12,650 Out Of 114,700 Applicants

At the university’s matriculation ceremony for fresh students, The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali said only 12,650 students out of 114,700 applicants gained admission into the institution for the 2014/2015 academic session.

Traffic Offenders May Spend Christmas In Jail - FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Commission says some road traffic offenders may spend the Christmas holidays in jail.

The FRSC Zonal Commander in-charge of zone 5, Mr Charles Akpabio, in Onitsha, Anambra State, said that the commission would deploy mobile and magistrate courts in all road corridors.

Pirates Kill three JTF Soldiers in Bayelsa

Gunmen suspected to be sea pirates attacked and murdered three soldiers attached to the Joint Military Task Force in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, on the waterways of Bayelsa State.

No Right Thinking Nigerian Will Vote Jonathan - Buhari

The APC, presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari has said that no right thinking Nigerian would vote President Goodluck Jonathan again to power, affirming it would mean a sustenance of all that is presently wrong with the country.

LIVE UPDATES - 9999 Singers Carol Night, Uyo

In the ongoing 9,999 Singers Carol Night, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The popular “O' Come all Ye Faithful” translated and sang in Akwa Ibom local language.

Currently seen present Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Don Moen, Panam Pacy Paul, Sinach and host of others.

Illegal immigrants from Niger caught with 9ja voter cards

The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, arrested and repatriated 430 illegal immigrants in Jigawa State between January and November 2014, the service said.

Pakistan To Hang Convicted Militants

Prison authorities in Pakistan on Friday were preparing to hang convicted terrorists after the government lifted a six-year moratorium on executions, officials said.

The decision followed the massacre of 135 school children and 12 others by Taliban gunmen at an army-run school in the north-western city of Peshawar.

Madonna Releases Six New Songs

Her last album, “MDNA,” was released in 2012 and was accompanied by an extensive global tour. The tour grossed more than $300 million.

8 Ways To Figure Out What You Really Want In Life

If you want to figure out what you really want in life, I mean your Life! You’ve come to the right place.

I’ve got some tips that hopefully will help you find your passion and purpose in life. Many of us live our lives without knowing what we really want.

Over 20,000 Braziers Recalled After Complaints

A Japanese lingerie maker is recalling over 20,000 brassieres after complaints that underwears suddenly poked out sometimes while women were wearing them.

Biafran Vehicle Plate Number Launched

The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra,MASSOB, has launched vehicle plate number for its members.

The group also called on all Igbo in the country to see the launch of the new plate number as their identity and avail themselves of every privileges due citizens of Biafra.

They Use Religion As A Tool To Control Us - Banky W

Reactions have begun to trail the emergence of Osinbajo as Buhari’s running mate for the 2015 presidential election.

While many applauded the opposition party for coming up with Osinbajo, a cross section of Nigerians disagreed with his emergence.

BUHARI/OSINBAJO: We are a mission and we do not meddle in politics - RCCG

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has dissociated itself from rumours making the rounds that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, gave his blessings to the vice-presidential ambition of a former Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.

54 Soldiers Sentenced To Death

The General Court Martial sitting at the Army Headquarters Garrison in Abuja yesterday sentenced 54 soldiers to death after finding them guilty of mutiny. 59 soldiers were on trial on a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy to commit mutiny and mutiny. Four of them were however acquitted.

Why Buhari Choose Osinbajo As Running Mate

A national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who claimed to have been offered the position, however, said he declined not just as a sacrifice following insinuations on the dangers of a Muslim-Muslim ticket, but as his own patriotic contribution to seeing the end of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in power.

She Wants to Have Sex With Goodluck

Maheeda the 9ja Bad Girl is at it again!!!

We will never stop hearing and amazing at what Naija Bad Girl, Caroline Sam, aka Maheeda, would say or do anytime she feels like. She has told anyone who cares to listen that she owes no one any apology on what she puts out on her social media sites, as long as it pleases her.

Fulani Herdsmen Arrested For Robbery

Some Fulani men seem to have abandoned their vocation of tending their cows and are now masters of the road.

Two Fulani herdsmen, Manu Hassan and Mohammed Umar, who were members of a robbery gang that operates along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, especially the Berger axis, have been arrested by soldiers attached to the OP Mesa, the military security outfit in Lagos State.

Human Parts Dealers Arrested In Lagos

Hmm... Sometimes it seems too difficult for most of us to plan and executive business transactions legitimately, rather we are full of plans, tactics and wisdom when it comes to swimming in crime without being caught. It has been many days for the thief and one for the Law as two human parts dealers are now regretting their actions in the police net.

Why Tinubu Withdrew From APC VP Position

Tinubu has deemed it wise and decided to clear the air on why he withdrew from APC VP Position.

I am a Nigerian who loves his country and am hopeful about what it can become. I have seen and conducted myself as a patriot long before I thought of myself as a politician.  I shall always walk this line and no other.

Nigerians To Pay More Tax

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said Nigerians are expected to pay more tax in the coming year to shore up the shortfall, the Minister of Finance.

Buhari Finally Nominates Osibajo As Running Mate

Presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, has nominated former Attorney-General of Lagos State,Yemi Osibajo, as his running mate.

Chika Ike Wants To Take A Break From Sex

Sultry Nollywood actress, Chika Ike seem to have found love again after her messy divorce few years ago.

Jonathan is like Jesus Christ - Okupe

A Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, says the President is just like Jesus Christ.

He said the burden Jesus carried when he died for the sins of mankind was similar to what Jonathan is presently carrying.

Buhari Would've Done Better For Niger Delta Than Jonathan – Asari Dokubo

Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, one of the biggest supporters and kinsman of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has declared that the president has lost the support of his political base, the South-south and the South-East owing to the failure of his government to deliver on its promises.

1million Boko Haram Victims Can’t Vote In 2015

More than a million Nigerians displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States may not be able to vote in the February’s general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said yesterday.

Court Declines To Stop Tambuwal

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) failed yesterday in its bid to sack House of Representatives’ Speaker Aminu Tambuwal.

The  Federal High Court in Abuja refused an ex-parte motion filed by the party’s member, Abiodun Akinlade.

PDP Reps Caucus Meets At Aso Villa

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives on Tuesday met behind closed-door in the new Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja.

13-Year-Old Suspected Of Killing Boy Over N500

A 13-year-old boy, (name withheld) has been arrested by the Police in Bauchi State on allegation of killing a six-year-old boy in a bid to snatch N500 from him.

Alison-Madueke Appointed President GECF

The Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Deziani Allison-Madueke, has been appointed President of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) by the body at its 16th Ministerial Meeting on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar.

We Have Sufficient Stocks Of Petroleum Products

Petroleum marketers in Abuja said on Tuesday that they had sufficient products in stock for consumers in spite of the ongoing strike by oil workers’ unions in the country.

A cross section of the marketers said they had abundant stock and were expecting more from the Suleja Depot in Niger State.

Gunmen Kidnap Pastor’s Wife, Demand N20m Ransom

The wife of Pastor Chris Aniamaka, in charge of Dominion City, Kpirikpiri, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Pastor Ifeanyi Aniamaka, has been kidnapped by gunmen at her residence in Abakaliki.

Karen Igho’s Secret Traditional Wedding

Karen Igho, the 2011 winner of Big Brother Africa’s Amplified Edition got married traditionally to her white husband recently.

Why Genevieve Nnaji Is Still Single

For a woman, waiting to get a marriage proposal from the man she loves and adores is as certain as waiting for the proverbial hen to lay a golden egg.

I Sold Rat Poison To Survive - Patoranking

In life, some have it rosy while others have it rough. For good governments around the world, they strive hard to ensure most of their citizens get the best. They also try to make the gap between the rich and the poor very thin.

Yobo May Move To South Africa

AfricanFootball.com  can exclusively reveal that  former Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo is believed to be considering a sensational move to one of the top clubs in South Africa in January.

Mark Must Go - Angry PDP Senators

After its rancorous primaries,  the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems set for another major crisis.

The party’s senators  and some of their All Progressives Congress (APC) counterparts who lost return tickets  have decided to revolt against the Senate leadership.

Gunmen kill Community Head In Edo

Suspected assassins, weekend, invaded the residence of the Odionwere (Community Head) of Power-Line Community in Ugbowo, Benin City, Edo State Pa John Asemota. He was shot dead while three of his tenants received gunshot injuries.

Oil Workers Begin Nationwide Strike

Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, and its Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, will today begin an indefinite nationwide strike, to protest the inability of the government to carry out Turn Around Maintenance, TAM, of the refineries and reduce pump prices of petroleum products in line with the slump in global prices of crude oil.

Motor Boy Kills Driver Because He Needed N150,000 For Dubai Trip

Looking at the 32 year-old Sani Saidu , you will never suspect him for a betrayer, let alone a killer, owing to his quiet disposition and soft way of speaking. But his disposition has only proved to be deceptive after all , as he is currently cooling his heels at the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department ,SCID, Yaba , Lagos, over a case of alleged murder.

There Is No God - Pope Francis

Pope Francis shocked the Catholic world by announcing that he plans on stepping down from his position. Papal Resignation is extremely rare, and this will only be the 7th time in the history of the church. Pope Francis made his announcement from his balcony in Vatican City to thousand of shocked spectators.

Nigeria, United States In Fresh Face-Off

The face-off between Nigeria and the United States over the commitment and sincerity of the US military in assisting Nigeria to fight the Boko Haram insurgency worsened within the week.

Cultist Arranged Gang Raping Of Girlfriend

16-year-old Jolade (surname withheld) didn’t know she had been dating a suspected cult member until the unexpected happened to her.

Tompolo Allegedly Acquires Battleships

The Warri Study Group (WSG) has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to cancel a Federal Government contract awarded to Global West Vessel Service to secure Nigerian coastline, citing the contracts content and the company’s link to an ex-militant leader as threat to national security.

9 Ways To Save Money As A Young Person In Abuja

For all those who live in Abuja, we all know how high the cost of living is. Those who moved after NYSC or probably got jobs and had to move to start life afresh can relate to this. No mummy and daddy, no pocket money. Now the hustle is real! You are on your own.

The truth is, there are still ways you can survive and hustle your way out in Abuja.

See How Obasanjo Rubbishes Soyinka In New Book

"Soyinka the “aparo” hunter"

Mr. Obasanjo described the nation’s only Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, as “a self-serving critic” who always loved to take the lead on all matters.

Over 1000 Nigerians Deported

About 100 Nigerians were on Wednesday deported from four Scandinavian countries for immigration and related offences. The deportees were from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.

Islamic State Is Paying Attention To Boko Haram

Its main battlegrounds are far away and its true influence hard to judge, but the Islamic State’s black banner is attracting the attention of jihadists in Africa, particularly in Nigeria.

8 Cans Of Energy Drink Killed Him

Elijah Nwankwo, who hails from Ebonyi State have been confirmed dead after allegedly gulping energy drink from eight cans during a bet in Enugu State