UPDATE: Police confirm 15 persons dead, 57 injured in Kano explosions

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Katsina, has confirmed the death of 15 persons in the bomb blasts that rocked the GSM Market in the city on Wednesday.

Highway sweeper knocked to death in Lagos

A highway sweeper working with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority on Wednesday died when a vehicle knocked her off the Third Mainland Bridge to the ground.

APC plotting to kill Ekweremadu, Akpabio, Secondus, others — PDP

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the governing All Progressives Congress of trying to assassinate the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu.

Cleric condemns pro Biafra protests

A Catholic Priest in Enugu, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka has condemned the recent agitation and protests for Biafra nation describing the action as `evil.’

REVEALED: How Sanusi betrayed, set me up – Diezani speaks out

Former Minister for Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has revealed she was betrayed by the former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi despite throwing her weight behind him in support of his interest to contest for the presidency of the African Development Bank, AfDB.

I Will Not Seek For Political Office Again – IBB

Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has said that he would not seek any political post again in Nigeria.

PDP is in coma with no doctor, only ‘Nurse Metuh’ is treating it – Senate Leader, Ndume

The Senate Leader, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has predicted that many Senators elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will soon be cross-carpeting to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

MTN Board Fires Group CEO Over $5.4billion Fine, Replacement Appointed

The Group CEO of MTN, Sifiso. Dabengwa, is expected to resign over the recent $5.4billion fine by Nigerian Communication Commission for failing to cut off customers with unregistered SIM cards.

EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Lamorde SACKED!

Ibrahim Magu, a top level official of the Economic and Governance Unit of the EFCC, has been elevated to the position of chairman of the commission.

Movie On Lotto, My Bet sets to be released into the market

Finally, the much anticipated movie, My Bet which late last two months generated uncontrollable controversy when it first got uploaded online will be released into the market this week.

Why light-skinned girls get picked first!

I will never forget the day I agreed to  have a talk with a friend who was on the verge of ditching her husband for another married man.

Baby, 2 brothers perish in building collapse in Lagos

A baby boy and two brothers identified as Slva Odiah, 24 and Sayo Odiah, 14 have perished in a building that collapsed at Orisha Street, Isheri Magodo, Imodium, Ojodu/Berger in Lagos this morning. The building collapsed while family members were still asleep. 

9-year-old boy executed in Chicago over father's gang ties

9-year-old Tyshawn Lee was walking on Chicago's south side when he was lured into an alley and killed, but his father, whose alleged gang ties are believed to have played a role in the boy's murder, won't talk, according to disgusted police who on Friday pleaded for the community to help identify Tyshawn's killer.

Omawumi unveils website and BTS photos of new music video ft Angelique Kidjo

Singer Omawumi, has unveiled her new website www.iamomawumi.com along with behind the scenes photos of her new music video which features Grammy Award Winner and African Icon Agelique Kidjo. More photos after the cut...

Fresh "Vatileaks" scandal rocks Holy See

The Vatican may take legal action

Two Vatican officials have been arrested in what seems to be a new TV season of “Vatileaks”. This is three and a half years after the scandal involving the pope’s butler, Paolo Gabriele, who disseminated top secret papers that he had photocopied in the secretariat of Pope Benedict XVI. 

Traffic gridlock: Ambode reads riot act to Okada, street hawkers, tanker drivers, says days of impunity are over

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has read the riot act to commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders, commercial buses, street hawkers, and petroleum tanker drivers in the state, saying that the state government will no longer tolerate their nefarious activities on the streets and highways which has caused untold hardship for the people of the state in recent times.

Photo: Day-old baby sold for N50,000 in Lagos

The Lagos state police command has arrested a midwife identified as Virginia Nwauzor that works with the Maternal and Child Health Centre (MCC), situated at First Gate, along First Avenue in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos, for allegedly working with a child trafficking syndicate to sell off a day old baby boy born by a 19yr old girl named Chinyere Amechi.

The Kardashian-Jenner clan cover Cosmopolitan Netherlands issue

Momager Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian-West, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner all posed on the December issue of Cosmopolitan Netherlands.

Ronaldo opens up on father’s death, Messi

“He was screaming at me: ‘Cristiano! Make the right decisions! Cristiano decision making!’” Cristiano Ronaldo flashes his pearly whites as he recalls the bellowed words of Sir Alex Ferguson, the man who he calls his “father in  football” and his great teacher.

Why I grabbed Anita Joseph’s boobs in a film – Chiwetalu Agu

Popular Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, often acts the role of a wicked man in movies. And his depictions are so real that many fans believe that is his real character. In this chat with Showtime Celebrity, he explains that the negative reaction of fans towards his wicked roles is what actually led him into acting comic roles. Excerpts…

Pro-Biafra protests ground activities in Onitsha

Activities were yesterday grounded in Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State and its environs by youth sympathetic to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who were protesting the continued detention of their leader, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu. One of the protesters was feared dead.

I’m proud to be a beauty queen —Mimi Orjiekwe

Nollywood actress and Face of Nigeria Angelz, Mimi Orjiekwe is a beauty to behold any day. The actress was in high spirit when she relinquished her crown to her successor at this year’s edition of Face of Nigeria Angelz Beauty pageant which held recently in Lagos.

Video: Dabby Chimere releases trailer of Lies And Secrets

The trailer of Dabby Chimere’s star-studded television series, Lies And Secrets has finally been released. This family engaging television drama will soon hit the airwaves, especially on the Nigerian television stations and online platforms for international viewership; meanwhile before its release, see what the drama series looks like.

Unemployed Nigerians Are Waiting For Your N5,000 Payment, Ekweremadu Tells Buhari

The Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu on Wednesday tacitly attacked president Muhammadu Buhari, over his campaign promises to Nigerians. “The ruling APC government must fulfill their campaign promise of paying unemployed Nigerians a sum of 5000 Naira monthly,” he said.

Why do Women Cheat?

Cheating husbands used to outnumber cheating wives, but not anymore. Both genders now cheat; the only difference is the motivation. It is a known fact that in having extra marital affairs, men search for more sex or attention, but most times, women look to fill an emotional void. Amara Blessing writes:

BREAKING STORY: ‘Nigerians Can No Longer Be Deported from UK’- Chair, The Commonwealth Liberation Party

*Commonwealth Nations adopt our Human Rights Mandate against Deportation’-Professor Alexia Thomas, Chairman, The Commonwealth Liberation Party, UK

Waje declines comment on her near-nude photo shoot

Since Aituaje Iruobe, known as WAJE arrived the music scene she has pretty much kept things close to her chest. For her, is not the wild side of life. Until recently, December, to be precise, when she took the plunge in a near-nude photo shoot for the maiden cover of MADE magazine. It was a move many applauded for her boldness even though many more thought the soulful singer crossed the line.

Jealous gay lovers in a bloody fight in Benin

A party organized by gay lovers turned violent in Benin City last Tuesday as one of the organizers caught his man with another of their friends in uncommon mood.

Senate Presidency Comments: Ihedioha blasts Okorocha

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the April 11 governorship election in Imo State, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, has debunked the recent media reports credited to Governor Rochas Okorocha, that he could have been the current Senate President if he had heeded to his (Okorocha’s) advice to join the All Progressives Congress, APC.

MAN KILLS GIRLFRIEND FOR REJECTING MARRIAGE PROPOSAL IN IMO

One Miss Onyinyechi Okegbulam of Egbu in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State has allegedly been killed by her boyfriend for refusing his marriage proposal.

Breaking! Buhari Set To Replace Kachikwu As NNPC GMD, Shortlists Three Northerners

President Muhammadu Buhari will later this month replace the Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu.

Solange Knowles Comes At Follower Who Calls Her Son Ugly

And after the way Solange handled Jay Z in that elevator last year, I don’t know why anyone would come for her, but an Instagram follower tried it, calling calling her son, Julez ugly after she shared a photo of him on her Instagram page dressed as LL Cool J for Halloween.

Photos: Kendall Jenner Turns 20 And Her Sisters Come Out To Celebrate With Her

Kendall Jenner turned 20 on Monday and she has finally left teenage hood behind, she celebrates with her sisters.

Dayo Adeneye Sworn In As Commissioner of Information and Strategy In Ogun State

Media mogul, Dayo Adeneye, popularly known as D1 is now the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Ogun state. 

Our Plans To Take Over Rivers, Akwa Ibom — Rochas

In preparation for the Rivers and Akwa Ibom states rerun governorship elections, the Imo state governor and chairman of the All Progressives Congress governors’ forum, Rochas Okorocha, has disclosed that plans are on to unseat the Peoples Democratic Party in both states.

Rita Dominic Marks Hunger Free Day With Zaron @ Iberikodo Community

Nollywood star actress Rita Dominic is doing her bit to give back to the community.

PHOTOS: 2015 BRECAN JOG FOR LIFE HOLDS IN LAGOS

This year’s BRECAN jog for life held in Lagos, even as the Deputy Chief Whip, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon.Omotayo Oduntan led the women to a jog.

Ali Baba Says He’s Rejected Political Appointments + Asks Buhari To Show No Mercy To Corrupt Individuals

Comedian Ali Baba is urging President Buhari to tackle corruption and punish all those who have made themselves rich by stealing from the country.

Group Calls For Ooni Elect’s Prosecution Over Alleged N400 Million Fraud

The Ooni–elect, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi is involved in a fraud case as a human rights group called, Centre for Human Eights and Social Justice, is calling for the prosecution of the Ooni-elect following allegations of fraud.

Goodluck Jonathan And President Buhari Meet Behind Closed Doors…What’s Cooking?

President Buhari and former president of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan bet yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Beauty Scoop On Lilian Esoro’s Glam Bridal Look

Yesterday, Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro had their white wedding in Lagos, later same day, their traditional wedding also followed.