NIMASA paid me N905million for contracts I did not execute- witness

A witness in the ongoing trial of former NIMASA DG, Patrick Akpobolokemi and six others in a N2.3 billion fraud, yesterday told the court of how he received N905, 800, 000 from NIMASA for a contract he did not execute.

The witness according to Tribune, Uche Obilor who is the Managing Director of three companies, Ace Prosthesis Limited, Seabulk Offshore Limited and Southern Offshore Limited told the court that the money was paid into his companies’ two bank accounts even though he did not tender any proposal or carry out any contract for NIMASA.

Photos: Actor Olumide Bakare diagnosed with Heart & Lung disease

Nollywood actor, Olumide Bakare has been diagnosed with Hear and Lung disease and is currently lying critically ill at the University Teaching Hospital Ibadan. Radio personality Jide Moronfolu who visited him shared the photos on Facebook and wrote;

"Olumide Bakare on his sick bed at UCH, Ibadan diagnosed of heart/Lungs disease, in his words to me " Jide Omo Moronfolu, agbara mi o ka mo o, ba mi be a won Omo Nigeria mi won ran mi lowo pelu owo ati adura"

Photos of dismembered bodies of suicide bombers who tried to attack Mafa community

A suicide bomber was blown into pieces while another one was shot dead after they tried to attack Mafa community in Borno state yesterday February 1st. See the very graphic photos after the cut...

Photos: Obasanjo, Mike Adenuga, Balogun Subomi, Rasaq Okoya welcome Buhari to Ogun state

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and top businessmen from the South West including Mike Adenuga, Subomi Balogun, Rasaq Okoya and others joined Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, in welcoming President Buhari to Ogun state yesterday. Buhari was in the state to celebrate its 40th anniversary and also commission some projects. He also visited the Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Oni of Ife visits Tinubu at his home in Lagos

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, paid a visit to APC National Leader and former Lagos state governor, Bola Tinubu at his home in Lagos yesterday February 1st. The Ooni said his visit was part of his agenda to unify the sons and daughters of Yoruba all over the world. More photos after the cut...

Former Miss Nigeria Sylvia Emechete shares stunning new pics

Sylvia Edem Emechete won the Miss Nigeria pageant in 2002. Amazing body for a mother of two.

EFCC ransacks ex Vice President, Sambo’s Abuja office, seize $50,000

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on Saturday January 30th, stormed the Abuja office of former Vice President Namadi Sambo, ransacked it for documents and also seized $50,000.According to a report by The Nation, the anti-graft agency may have ransacked his office over an alleged N20 million monthly subvention he received from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) while he was Vice President.

Kardashian family fears Rob's back on drugs...blames Blac Chyna

According to TMZ, Rob Kardashian has begun contacting his old party buddies and his family thinks it's a sign he's back on drugs and they blame it all on his relationship on Blac Chyna. TMZ reports below 

Sources connected to the Kardashians tell TMZ, about 2 weeks ago - the same day Khloe came home from a trip and found Rob and Chyna in her kitchen - someone in the family received a call from a guy who used to party with Rob. We're told the guy is now clean and wanted them to know Rob had been calling other party friends as well, and he says Rob was trying to score drugs.

Photos: Atiku Abubakar launches Education project for IDP children in Yola, Adamawa State

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar launched the Technology Enhanced Learning for All (TELA) yesterday, February 1 in Yola, Adamawa State. TELA is an American University of Nigeria project sponsored by USAID that will teach basic literacy and numeracy to vulnerable children. According to the former VP who spent quality time with children in his community, 20,000 IDP children will benefit from the project. More photos after the cut...

Ex-Pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, declared wanted by Interpol

Months after the EFCC declared him wanted, the International Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has issued a world-wide red alert on former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina. According to a report by Daily Trust, the notice was issued based on a request from the EFCC.

Buhari pledges increased budgetary allocation to issues relating to Women Affairs

Days after the wife of APC National chieftain, Senator Olufemi Tinubu challenged the 2016 budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Women Affairs and accused the present government of using and dumping women after the election, President Buhari has pledged that his administration will continue to guarantee the economic rights of women by increasing budgetary allocation to projects by Federal Government ministries, agencies and departments specifically targeted at improving the lives of women.

Cindy Crawford announces she is retiring when she turns 50

Supermodel Cindy Crawford has announced that she is retiring from modelling when she turns 50 on February 20.
The 49-year-old beauty is calling time on her legendary career - which has lasted for over 20 years - and stepping away from the camera because she doesn't want to keep 'proving' herself.

Anti-corruption: The Judiciary is my main headache - Buhari

President Buhari says that the judiciary is his main headache in his ongoing fight against corruption in Nigeria. According to a statement released by the special adviser to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari said this while speaking with Nigerians living in Ethiopia during his visit to the country over the weekend.

Show of Shame Photos: Two women battle it out over a man in Kenyan...

In what can only be described as a battle of shame, residents of Mwiki in Kasarani, Kenya were treated to a free drama yesterday afternoon after two women went for each others' necks over a man. Meanwhile, the residents didn't even bother to intervene. It is that Kenyans don't 'separate' fights or what? Lol. More photos after the cut...

Photo: Saudi Arabia releases photo of mosque suicide bomber...

The perpetrator of the Friday bomb attack on Al Ridha Mosque in Al Ahsa in the Eastern Province has been identified as Abdul Rahman Bin Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Tuwaijri, a 22-year-old Saudi national. The interior ministry said on Saturday, January 30, said that the attacker who bombed the mosque in Al Mahasin neighbourhood had been arrested two years ago for taking part in a rally to call for the release of detainees.

Photos: Actress Bimbo Akintola reveals a new slimmed-down and younger look.

The very talented actress seems to have dropped a few pounds and she looks amazing. She has been updating her Instagram with photos which shows off a younger and slimmer figure and face. More photos after the cut...

Bovi recounts his last moments with his mother who passed away recently

Comedian, Bovi Ugboma lost his mother on January 25th. He took to his Instagram page this morning to recount his last moments with his Mum who died at just 58. Read what he wrote after the cut

Photos: David Beckham steps out with his children

The 40 year old football legend and his three youngest children, Romeo, Cruz and Harper were seen paying a visit to Slick Willies Skate Shop on Gloucester Road, London. The handsome father of four looked well dressed in a pair of skinny jeans with a white t-shirt and denim jacket. His children also looked nice in their casual outfits. More photos after the cut...

Photo: Lady narrates how robbers stole her ATM and cleaned out her account

A primary school teacher identified as Evi Iwaha pictured above, has narrated how some robbers attacked her,took her ATM card and cleared her account in the early hours of Saturday January 30th.

She narrated her story to The Nation. "It happened a few minutes to 6.00am; I’d boarded a bus supposedly to Oshodi from Obanikoro. No sooner had the bus moved than they sprang into action. The first thing they did was grab my phone; ‘What do you do? Where are you coming from?’one of them asked. I was hopeful that they’d take pity on me, having told them I was just a primary school teacher.

Mariah Carey, her billion naira engagement ring & fiance hit the red carpet

Mariah Carey, her gazillionaira engagement ring reportedly worth about $8million and her billionaire fiance, James Parker made their first red carpet appearance since sharing the news of their engagement, yesterday at the G'day USA gala in Los Angeles. Parker, who is only in his 40s, is said to be the 3rd or 4th richest Australian. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Kenyan man disguised as a female apprehended..

A young man disguised as a woman was accosted trying to gain access into a construction site in Sosiani, Eldoret by security guards. The guards, according to Standard Digital 'initially marveled at her beauty' only to realise on close scrutiny that he was a fake.

Photos: Ooni of Ife launches N56m Interstate bus transit for his people

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, yesterday Jan. 28th commissioned 7 coaster buses worth N56 million to ease inter-state transportation for the people of Ile-Ife and its environs.

At the appropriate time, I will appear before the court- Tompolo

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Tompolo, says he is ready to appear before the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to answer to charges of corruption leveled against him by EFCC. He however said he will only appear before the court at the "appropriate time".

French president cancels lunch after Iranian president asked not to share wine during his visit to France

French President François Hollande decided having wine with lunch is more important than breaking bread with Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani during an official visit to Paris.
Hollande scrapped the lunch at the Élysée Palace after Rouhani asked for a halal menu in keeping with his Muslim faith, and that also meant no wine at the table during his first visit as president to the City of Light.

Dogara receives 1st black MP in Poland, assures investors of Govt's resolve to eliminate corruption in business

The Speaker of the ‎House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara, has invited foreign investors to come and invest in Nigeria, saying the present administration is in the process of clearing out hurdles raised by corruption which had previously discouraged some investors from doing business in Nigeria.
A press release issued by his special adviser on Media and Public Affairs‎, Mr Turaki Hassan, stated that the Speaker also‎ urged the Polish government and business community to take advantage of the ongoing diversification of Nigeria's economy to invest in fast growing sectors such as energy, solid minerals, tourism and agriculture.

Substandard electrical appliances responsible for the increase in fire outbreak in Lagos-LASG

The Lagos State Government has identified the influx of substandard electrical appliances into Lagos as one of the major causes of the increased rate of fire incident in the state. ‎
The Government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Oluseye Oladejo, said preliminary investigation by his office and the State Fire Service Director, Rasak Fadipe, revealed that installation of substandard electrical appliances in most cases trigger fire outbreaks, adding that all hands to be on deck to forestall future occurrences. The government called on the Standard Organization of Nigeria SON to rise of to its responsibility to check the standard of materials coming into the state.

President Obama Weighs in on the ‘White Oscars’

President Barack Obama weighed in on the Oscar nominations controversy for the first time in an exclusive one-on-one interview with ABC7's David Ono. The President invited Ono to meet in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House on Wednesday. The conversation turned to diversity in the film industry after the second straight year of all-white acting nominations for the Oscars by the Academy.

Annie Idibia Stars In Abbyke Domina 2016 Luxe Lace Collection

Celebrity fashion designer and stylist Abbyke Domina has released photos from her 2016 luxe lace collection featuring the delectable actress Annie Idibia. See more photos after the cut...

Rivers state Government asks Amaechi to account for N3 trillion

Rivers State government has called on the Minister for Transport and former Rivers State governor, Chibuike Amaechi, to account for about N3 trillion he received throughout his eight years tenure as the governor of the State. Speaking to media aides in Port Harcourt yesterday January 28th, the State Commissioner for Information, Tam George said the State was still reeling from “the catastrophic legacy of the former governor” despite receiving over three trillion naira in revenue in 8 years.

Photos: EFCC seals off estate belonging to former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Ihejirika

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed off an estate which is said to be owned by the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Azubuike Ihejirika. The beautiful estate located along Jabi Airport road junction, Abuja was sealed off on Wednesday, January 27 amid heavy security.  The eyewitness who took the photos was reportedly manhandled by the operatives.

Man kills his ex-girlfriend's 7-month old child by flinging her against the ceiling and jumping on her

7-month-old Inganathi Mnyani died after her mother's ex-boyfriend, Zukile Nakupi, allegedly flung her against the ceiling, walls and prepaid electricity meter of her mother's Philippi home on Monday, January 25, killing her. (Photo: Family members carry her body from the mortuary to the family’s house in Philippi, Cape Town on Tuesday for burial) 

Andisiwe and ex-boyfriend, Nakupi allegedly started arguing after she woke up to feed the baby in the early hours of the morning. He reportedly jumped on Inganathi's body, despite attempts from her seven-year-old sister to protect her. The infant died at the scene.

Photos: Buhari departs Kenya after three day official visit

President Buhari this morning departed Kenya after concluding his three day official visit to the country. He is now heading to Addis Ababa for the 26th Summit of the African Union Heads of State and Government. He is expected back to Nigeria on Sunday January 31st. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Nigerian man, his pregnant wife & two sons die in house fire in America

Few weeks after a Nigerian grandfather Sampson Omogbo and his wife Carolyn, died in a house-fire alongside their 2 year old twin grand children at their home in USA (Read here), another Nigerian family, 26 year old Jeremiah Owojori, his pregnant wife Ashley, their 5 year old son and seven month old son all died in a tragic fire incident at their home at 201 Coleman Str. in West Monroe, Louisiana, USA. The sad incident took place on Sunday January 24th.

Man kills his 2 month old son because he won't stop crying

31 year old Danielle Whyte had given birth to her baby boy just seven weeks before he was allegedly murdered at the hands of the most unsuspecting suspect - his own father.

51-year-old Jose Feliciano was allegedly jealous of baby Mason for commanding the attention of Whyte. On Dec. 10, police say Feliciano grew angry after hearing Mason crying and yelled at him in his room to stop crying but the infant kept crying, shortly after, Whtye heard ‘several loud bangs.’

London to LA plane turns around as passengers & crew fall ill, then air is tested before paramedics are let on & luggage seized for checks

There was a strange occurrence on American Airlines Flight AA109 from London to Los Angeles. 6 cabin crew members and two passengers suddenly fell ill, forcing the plane to declare an emergency landing and return to London. When they landed at Heathrow, passengers said they were not told anything other than they should remain in their seats. An official from the London Fire service got onboard the plane to carry out tests on the air inside the cabin before passengers were allowed to disembark but their luggage was confiscated for analysis.

Billionaire daughter and Chief Operating Director of Cool FM, Evita Moussali, weds (photos)

The Chief Operating Director of three of Nigeria’s foremost radio stations; Cool FM, Wazobia FM and Nigeria Info FM has officially tied the knot. Evita Moussalli tied the knot with her heartthrob Serge Noujaim on Saturday 23rd of January, 2016. The ceremony took place at the popular restaurant Metisse in Victoria Island Lagos. 

Evita Moussalli, is the daughter of media mogul, Amin Moussalli and was last year named among the 15 most powerful women in the entertainment Industry by NET. Congrats to the new couple.

Buhari presents 2 anti-corruption bill to Senate for passage

As his campaign against corruption continues, President Buhari yesterday sent a letter to the Senate asking for the amendment of two bills that will advance his fight against corruption. The bills are the Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition Bill 2016 and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Bill 2016. ‎
The Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition Bill 2016, if passed into law, would expand the scope of money laundering offenses, provide protection for employees of various institutions as well as bodies who may discover money laundering, and the establishment of mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. 

Lady dies of Lassa fever in Lagos

A 27 year old lady died from Lassa fever in Lagos on Tuesday January 26th. ‎Confirming her death, the Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Jide Idris, said the lady died of the disease at the Ijede General Hospital. She is said to have traveled to Lagos from Edo state on January 2nd and had been down with a fever.

Sweden plans to expel up to 80,000 asylum-seekers

Sweden intends to expel up to 80,000 migrants who arrived in 2015 and whose application for asylum has been rejected, Interior Minister Anders Ygeman said Wednesday.

"We are talking about 60,000 people but the number could climb to 80,000," the minister was quoted as saying by Swedish media, adding that the government had asked the police and authorities in charge of migrants to organise their expulsion.

Wife of pastor freed from Iran files legal separation,claims he abused her for years

The wife of an American pastor who was imprisoned for nearly four years in Iran filed court documents to legally separate from him the same day he returned home to Idaho - claiming that she has been abused for years.
Saeed Abedini, 35, was one of four Americans released in Iran under a negotiated prisoner exchange on January 16 after being sentenced by an Iranian court in 2013 to eight years in prison. The U.S. agreed to free seven Iranians as part of the exchange.