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...