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A Nigerian activist has been jailed for seven years for falsely accusing a public official of corruption. Ibrahim Wala, popularly called I G Wala, was jailed on... Read more via Premium Times Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2PbgkNt Get More Nigeria Political News

A fire has broken out at the famous Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, firefighters say. The cause is not yet clear, but officials say it could be linked to renovation work. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the … Read more via...

BORNO State Governor Kashim Shettima has confirmed that former governors in the yet-to-be inaugurated Ninth National Assembly have endorsed Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan and House of Representatives Leader for Senate President and.... Read more via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2UAUQ2w Get More...

President Muhammadu Buhari has been blasted by the The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, stressing that the current insecurity in the North showcases leadership failure and irresponsibility of governance. Speaking to..... Read more via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2GcJLuE Get More Nigeria Political...

Nike Inc’s long-time brand ambassador Tiger Woods gave investors another reason to cheer on Monday, after the world’s biggest name in golf won the Masters, pushing the company’s stock higher. In his signature red shirt and black shoes with the Nike “swoosh” logo, the 43-year-old came back from …...

Tiger Woods, on Sunday, made one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history, winning his fifth Masters. He’s gotten congratulatory messages on social media from Barack Obama, Serena Williams, and Donald Trump.... read more via BellaNaija – http://bit.ly/2Ge38U5 Get More Nigeria Sports News

The scary moment a dog made some FRSC officials free his boss in Edo State. The way the dog was shouting scares them away and prompt the FRSC officials to as the man to just go. This is really scary, don’t know officers fear like this. Watch Video Below … Read more via Nairaland –...

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission’s (EFCC) 11th prosecution witness, Mr Sunday Alade, who was a bank manager in one of the new generation banks in Akure in 2014 has told the Federal High Court in Lagos how N1.2 billion was allegedly moved to … Read more via P.M. News –...

It appears that the family of Regina Daniels might be enjoying the proceeds of the rumours trailing her..... Read more via Tori News – http://bit.ly/2KFZZC5 Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Barcelona play-maker, Philippe Coutinho, has changed his mind about moving to Manchester United because he feels their supporters have not forgiven him for playing for their bitter rivals, according to Sport. Coutinho completed a move to Barcelona from Liverpool back in January 2018. The...

The pair are both included in a 22-man travelling party as the Red Devils head to Spain looking to keep their dream of silverware alive for the season Manchester United duo Nemanja Matic and Alexis Sanchez could be set to make … Goal.com – http://bit.ly/2PawUwX Get More Nigeria Sports News

Gunmen have killed a pregnant woman and 15 others in Numa village, Akwanga local government area of Nasarawa state. Samuel Mashi, chairman of the local government, confirmed the incident to NAN, saying it happened on on Sunday night. Mashi told reporters that the gunmen attacked the community...

There was a little bit of drama at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on Monday. Aliyu Umar, lead counsel of federal government in the trial of Walter Onnoghen, suspended chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), argued with Zainab Duke, a lawyer on his team, in the full glare of … Read more via...

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammad Abubakar Adamu, has said the Nigeria Police Force will employ technology to replace use of weapons in the fight against extra-judicial killing across the country. The police … Read more via www.nairaland.com – http://bit.ly/2UYaPaw Get More...

Canadian rapper, Drake has found talented Afrohouse artiste, Niniola and right now, the rapper seems to have fallen in love with Niniola’s music from every indication so far. The Canadian rapper who recently followed Niniola on IG was a guest on a radio … Read more via Notjustok –...

Burna Boy at Coachella 2019 Coachella 2019 is back and one of Nigeria’s best and African Giant, Burna Boy gave his thrilling performance in the early hours of Monday, 15th of April. The ‘On the Low’ singer, in his checkered multicoloured.... Read more via Notjustok – http://bit.ly/2Ufgnch...

R.Kelly is facing some serious financial predicaments currently. The singer is already in so many serious troubles as he’s been battling the allegations of sexual abuse of minors, child support case and a lot more. What currently seems to be the biggest of troubles for the singer now is the fact...

Nine senior officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) are currently in detention over alleged multi-billion naira fraud. The officials, who are being detained by the anti-graft agency (EFCC) in Abuja, include the Director of Finance and Accounts (DFA) of the FIRS, Mohammed Auta...

Raheem told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the embassies should mostly engage in facilitating more businesses rather than concentrate on promoting political and diplomatic relations. The Finnish official also suggested that a dedicated desk be established in every Nigerian...

The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu, has ordered the immediate arrest and detention of Police Officers who opened fire on Ada Ifeanyi, 20, and her boyfriend, Emmanuel Akomafuwa, 32, at Akpiri Street, Olodi Apapa. . The incident happened on 13th April, 2019 at about 7.00am...