World’s Top-Earning Authors

The announcement of this year’s highest earning author  was swallowed in near silence: much unlike in 2013, when the unexpected winner E.L. James, made instant headline news around the world.

Govt Houses Costlier Than Nigerian Universities

State House, Bayelsa

The cost of building many government houses in Nigeria is far higher than what it takes to build many universities in the country with some state houses gulping as high as nine times more than the cost of building a university, Saturday Punch investigations has shown.

Brazil To Play In Nigeria

Nigeria will host five-time world champions Brazil in a high-profile friendly on March 29 at a new provincial stadium that was opened on Friday, officials said.

Gunmen Kill Gov Al-Makura’s Driver

The Police in Nasarawa said on Saturday that some gunmen assassinated Mr Abdullahi Mairuwa, the Head Driver of Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of the state.

S/Sudan Leaders Get 15-Day Ultimatum To End Violence

The East Africa regional body, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), has given the two parties in the South Sudan conflict 15-day ultimatum to end the violence or face sanctions.

Forces from the South Sudan Government and rebel group of the SPLMA in opposition, led by former Vice President Reik Machar, had in December 2013, engaged in violence, following an alleged move to overthrow the Salva Kiir-led government.

The UN refugee agency said hundreds of thousands of people were killed in the fighting with about two million persons displaced, while some 570, 000 others fled to neighboring Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Sudan.

The two parties had failed to honour the Dec. 23 cessation of hostilities agreement, as fighting to control the oil state continued by the two forces.

Efforts of the IGAD-led mediated negotiations to end the violence failed as the two parties traded blames for their inability to restore peace in the newest country.

However, the East African leaders, at the end of the 28th Extra- Ordinary Summit of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of States and Governments on Nov. 6 and 7 in Addis Ababa, resolved that the crises must end or the parties would face sanction.

 The IGAD Chairperson and Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Dessalegn, made the announcement on Saturday, in a communiqué after the two-day summit.

“The Assembly of IGAD Heads of States and Governments accepts the need for a further period of 15 days to be accorded to the parties to complete consultations on these matters.“

Dessalegn said the parties had committed to an unconditional, complete and immediate end to all hostilities that would bring the war to an end effective from the date of the resolution.

This Car Will Blow Your Mind

When Toyota rolled an innocuous-looking Camry onto the floor at SEMA it was nothing to write home about, that is, until they lifted up the entire body to reveal an 850-horsepower dragster. This sleeper car really blew the minds of attendees, who rushed to get a good look as a thunderous growl erupted from the seemingly innocent Camry.

More Sexual Abuse In The Banks Than In Nollywood

Eberechukwu Nwizu known as Bayray Mcwinzu started her journey in the movie industry after winning the third edition of the Amstel Malta Box Office in 2007. She was able to hold her own until an experience put her off the scene.

Muslim-Muslim Ticket, No Way – Bimbo Daramola

A member of the National Assembly, Hon. Bimbo Daramola, has dismissed the speculation that his party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) is going to field a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the

Muma Gee Opens Up On Why She’s Going Into Politics

The last may not have been heard of entertainers who are delving into politics. The latest name on the long list is singer cum actress, Gift Eke popularly known as Muma Gee.

See How Many Artistes MI Featured In His New Album

Everybody is talking about MI’s new album, The Chairman, but it appears no one has a clue the artiste featured 25 artistes in the album to bring to his fans varying flavours to suit varying tastes.

Softly…. Softly…. Softly

It is all so predictable and all so sad. Our number four citizen and Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal jumped ship last week Tuesday. I don’t think his defection caught anybody by surprise least of all the powers that be in the PDP. You would have had to be living in Mars to be surprised by his defection. It was always going to be when not if. But what did catch me by surprise was his action immediately after his defection when he mounted the podium gleefully with a broom in his hand to announce that his new party was going to sweep away you know who.

Bloody Tales Of Okija Shrine

Echoes of the controversial and dreaded Okija shrines resonated, Weekend, in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State following fight for supremacy between the Chief Priests of the shrines and youths in the area. The elderly priests alleged that the youths have hijacked their shrines and are duping and killing unsuspecting patronizers of the notorious Ogwugwu—Akpu and Ogwugwu—Isi—Ula shrines by parading themselves as priests.

Helen Oritsejafor: My Husband is a Good Man to a Fault

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) President had has received some bashings lately due his jet's involvement in the $9.3m money for arms saga. His wife, Mrs. Helen Oritsejafor, who is all geared up for another Jubilee Word Festival of her husband’s ministry, the Word of Life Bible Church, in a recent interview with Mary Ekah, defends him passionately and says it was all scam

2 Feared Dead, 20 Injured: Akwa Ibom Stadium Opening

The highly-awaited opening of the Akwa Ibom International Stadium might have turned into the tragedy, with 2 people feared dead and 20 injured.

Aliko Dangote's Wealth Falls - Now Ranks 37th In The World

Less than 24 hours after the Nigerian billionaire and business mogul, Aliko Dangote, rose to the 23rd position on Forbes Magazine’s ranking of World Richest Person, the President of Dangote Group has been downgraded and dropped by 14 places to become the 37th richest in the world.

Important Information about 2015 JAMB UTME

As the Joint Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB) continues e-Registration of the candidates for the 2015/2016 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME), it is essential to remind about the key changes which will apply.

No President Resigns During War, Jonathan tells APC

The Presidency has said there is no part of the world where the President resigns during an ongoing war.

It therefore challenged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to tell Nigerians where such presidents had resigned during war time.

DPO Rapes A Woman In Lagos State

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a Divisional Police Officer, Mr. Oladipo Afolayan, for allegedly raping a woman in his office.

Ojukwu’s Spirit’ll lead us through elections – Ojukwu’s Son

National chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA yesterday kicked off his senatorial campaign at the grave yard of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s country home’ Nnewi, Anambra state.

SICK BED: Ex-Eagles Stars visits Former Stationery Stores Captain, Yomi Peters

Former Nigeria stars Peter Rufai and Clement Temile and some other ex-players on Wednesday paid a visit to former Stationery Stores captain, Yomi Peters, on his sickbed, at the General Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos.

Nigerian Soldiers Kill 16 Yobe Worshippers, Cleric Missing

Nigerian soldiers have reportedly killed 16 men in the country’s northeast just hours after they were arrested leaving a mosque, according to nurses at a hospital that received the bodies.

Bishop David Oyedepo Stopped From Opening School In UK

Human rights campaigners and the National Secular Society are urging the United Kingdom government to turn down a request by Bishop David Oyedepo’s church, Winners’ Chapel International, accused of linking poor discipline to witchcraft, to open an independent school in Kent.

Fire Guts NNPC Pipeline in Lagos, Many Feared Dead

Scores of suspected pipeline vandals were Thursday feared killed in a massive inferno that gutted a petroleum pipeline belonging to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, at Ijedodo area of Lagos State.

Facebook Creates Donations Button To Help Fight Ebola

The button, which will appear at the top of user news feeds, will enable an easy donation to groups such as International Medical Corps, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Save the Children.

Which Record Label is More Credible in Nigeria?

The Nigerian music industry has developed so much that people earn a living from music, to the point that artistes like Wizkid, Davido, Kcee, Harrysong and many others alike can afford to buy cars of their choice which goes for several millions without having to call on mummy and daddy. But the major challenge up and coming artistes are having is getting signed on to a record label.

Evil Music Brings Millions - Terry G

Benue State born 'crazy' musician, Terry G who is also a proud dad, has revealed that the reason why artistes of today have lewd lyrics in their songs is because they make millions from it.

Two Nigerians In Sierra Leone Contracts The Deadly Ebola Virus

Two Nigerians – 27-year-old indigene of Abia State and 22-year-old indigene of Edo State – who reside in Freetown, Sierra Leone have tested positive to the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

Dangote Now 23rd Richest In The World

Nigerian business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has retained his position as Africa’s richest man with a $25 billion net worth.

A Navy Officer Threw His 3-Weeks Old Baby Into a Lagoon

A prosecution witness, Inspector Simeon Kunamon, in the ongoing trial of the murder of a three-week-old baby, Princess Happiness Moses, yesterday told a Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere how a motorcycle rider, popularly known as Okada, Ilaya Peters, was paid N5,000 to murder the baby.

Women Are More Reliable In Politics —Obasanjo

Former President,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that women in politics are more reliable than their male counterparts.
Obasanjo said this yesterday, when some national executives and members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, visited him at his Hilltop residence in Abeokuta, where he was presented with Father of the Nation award.
The former President, however, advised that politics must be played with decency, dignity and honour that women are known for.
He frowned at a situation where African women are not often given chance to exhibit their potentials because of the cultural and religious background, adding that this should not be so as only men can not build the nation.
He said: “One of the best journalists that ever served me was a woman, and that was the late Mrs Oluremi Oyo.
“In politics,women are more reliable than men. When a woman says she’s with you,you can really take that she is with you.”
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/women-reliable-politics-obasanjo-2/#sthash.mRxrReXg.dpufFormer President,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that women in politics are more reliable than their male counterparts.

Obasanjo said this yesterday, when some national executives and members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, visited him at his Hilltop residence in Abeokuta, where he was presented with Father of the Nation award.

Four Houses Burnt, 2 Kidnapped In Port Harcourt Community

Four houses were burnt, yesterday, when youths from a neighbouring community allegedly invaded Afam Uku Oyigbo area of Port Harcourt and allegedly abducted two persons.

Oshiomhole Sacks Perm Sec, Suspends Hospital MD Over Casual Staff

Following the protest last week by casual workers at Benin Central Hospital, Edo State governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday, ordered the suspension of the Managing Director of the hospital, Dr. Kayode Iyasere, and the demotion and compulsory retirement of the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health, Dr. Ofure Eboreme.

The Drama Behind Tambuwal’s Defection

MRs. Mulikat Akande-Adeola was in pole position to emerge speaker of the House of Representatives in 2011 having been nominated by her party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, when Aminu Tambuwal wiggled through party and zonal objections to emerge speaker. She was then compensated with the position of House Leader.

Lovers Found Dead Inside Their Apartment 2 Weeks Before Their Wedding

THE decomposing remains of two lovers, simply identified as Udogi Eguke and Ese, were found on Sunday, days after they died in mysterious circumstances in their Makolomi Street apartment of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Ex Delta Governor Ibori’s £6.8m Loot To Be Returned To Nigeria

The UK government is to return  an additional 6.8 million pounds of the  confiscated loot of former Delta Governor, James Ibori, to Nigeria.

Super Eagles Star Player Wilson Oruma Goes Insane

There are reports which just surfaced online that former Golden Eagles Captain/Super Eagles star player, Wilson Oruma, lost his mind for two years while battling with insanity after he was duped by fraudsters introduced to him by a Lagos-based frontline Pentecostal Pastor, (name withheld) whose church (name withheld) is located in the Surulere area of the state.

Catholics Could Get Marriage Annulments For Free – Pope

Vatican City – Pope Francis said on Wednesday in Vatican City that Catholics seeking to scrap their marriage vows should have easier and possibly free access to Vatican courts.

Resign, Tinubu Tells Jonathan

Thousands of supporters, sympathizers,leaders and chieftains  of the All Progressives Congress, APC Wday stormed the expansive Metropolitan square along Asa Dam road, Ilorin venue of the public declaration of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for second term in office,where among others the embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives,Hon Aminu Tambuwal called on President Goodluck Jonathan to resign from office because of poor leadership or face the consequence of  the angry electorates  that will vote him out with the Peolpes Democratic Party  in 2015 election so that there can be peace in Nigeria.

We’ll Honour Dike For Turning Down $7,000 Match Bonus – NFF `

THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says that at an auspicious time, it will honour Nigerian female junior international, Courtney Dike for her selfless and exemplary service to the nation.

TB Joshua’s Followers Attacked, Blocked Rescuers At Collapsed Building

Followers of one of Nigeria’s most popular preachers attacked emergency service workers, preventing them from accessing the site of a deadly building collapse, an inquest was told on Wednesday.

Senate Threatens To Impeach President Jonathan

Latest reports coming out of the Nigerian Senate inform that President Goodluck Jonathan may no longer have a grip on the upper legislative chamber of the Senate.

Republicans Take Control Of US Senate

Americans cast ballots across the country Tuesday, giving control of both houses to Republicans for President Barack Obama’s final two years in office. Even though the outcome of some contests remains unknown, Republicans clearly retained their large majority in the House of Representatives and claimed Democratic-held seats in key Senate races.

Why We Train Ex-Militants Abroad

The Presidential Amnesty Office on Wednesday said it trained ex-militants abroad in order to imbibe in them the value of relating well with other cultures and people.

Boko Haram Renames Mubi

Militant Islamist sect, Boko Haram, has renamed Mubi as ‘Madinatul Islam,” meaning the city of Islam.

We will offer you better security in our “Islamic Caliphate than in Nigerian territories”

Boko Haram has asked the displaced residents of communities it took over in Adamawa state to return to their homes.

Chocolate City Signs Femi Kuti

Four-time Grammy awards nominee, Femi Kuti, has now signed a deal with popular music label, Chocolate City.

Meet Ibinabo Fiberesima’s Husband-To-Be (Photos)

After much suspense and keeping the identity of her man away from the prying eyes of the press and the general public, the face of Uche Egbuka, the fiancé of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president, Ibinabo Fiberesima, has finally been revealed.

Man Forges Own Death Certificate

Out of frustration, a 35-year-old man, Banjo Omotosho, and his wife, Ebun, 29, allegedly forged a death certificate in a bid to defraud the Niger Insurance Company of the sum of N1.08m.

MEET KJB FOLLOWER OF THE MONTH

A 28yrs old Philips U. Goodness of University of Abuja (Department of Social Sciences) has been picked as our most valuable follower for the month of October.

Zambia’s White Leader Backs Down As Power Struggle Sparks Riots

Zambia’s acting president Guy Scott backed down Tuesday after his attempt to sack the ruling party chief sparked riots and a rejection of his authority as a white leader in Africa.