Photo: Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa's Aide Shot Dead

Special Assistant on Youth Development to Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, Lawrence Akpomiemie, has been murdered.

According to reports, Akpomiemie was on his way out with his girlfriend when unknown gunmen ambushed him and shot him dead at close range in the Uvwie Local Government Area of the state last night Friday, February 15th.

'I thank God for Surviving Another Assassination Attempt Yesterday' - Senator Dino Melaye

According to the Kogi State lawmaker, he survived yet another assassination attempt on his life.

Trouble in Paradise as Gbenro Ajibade Calls out his Wife, Osas, on Instagram

Nollywood Actor and model Gbenro Ajibade shared the post above on his Instastories this morning.His marriage to Nigerian actress and presenter, Osas, has reportedly been in crisis for sometime now. Though the pair spent last Christmas together in the U.S. with their child,  it still seems all is not well between them as Gbenro has called her out for neglecting their child a number of times so she ''can be out all night partying and hanging out with friends.

'We Take Full Responsibility and we Regret any Inconvenience our Decision Might have Caused' - INEC Apologises to Nigerians

Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has taken full responsibility for the postponement of the elections.  

In a new statement released this evening, he cited bad weather and other logistics issues, as well as cases of lawsuits filed against the commission. He, however, restated the commitment of the commission to ensuring free, fair and credible elections.  

'I Thank God for Surviving Another Assassination Attempt yesterday' - Senator Dino Melaye

According to the Kogi State lawmaker, he survived yet another assassination attempt on his life.

Beautiful Family Photo of Kenya Moore, her Husband and their Daughter in Bed Together (Photo)

Reality star and actress, Kenya Moore shared this beautiful photo of herself and her husband Marc Daly with daughter Brooklyn Doris Daly in bed.

Davido Reacts to the Postponement of the Election

See his reaction to the postponement of the election below...

Update: Chicago Police release Nigerian brothers who were arrested in connection with the homophobic attack on Jussie Smollett

The Chicago Police department have now released the Nigerian brothers who were arrested and questioned in connection with the homophobic attack on 'Empire'actor, Jussie Smollett.

According to the Chicago PD, 'due to new evidence as a result of today's interrogations, the individuals questioned by police in the #Empire case have now been released without charging and detectives have additional investigative work to complete'.

Photos: Another child accused of being a wizard and almost killed by his father rescued in Akwa Ibom

Danish aid worker, Anja Loven Ringgren, has rescued another little boy accused of being a witch and was almost killed by his own father. Read what she wrote as she introduced the little boy below

We have rescued a new child. I’m not in Nigeria now. He was rescued by David Emmanuel Umem and our team.

Check Out the New Mansion Comedian Akpororo Just Acquired (Photos)

Comedian Akpororo just purchased this beautiful edifice in Lagos. He had the housewarming yesterday February 15th, a day after his birthday which was on Valentines day. Congrats to him! See more photos of the house below...

PDP Rejects Shift of Elections, Demands Resignation of INEC Chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the shift in the dates of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as an `act of wickedness’.

Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, in a statement released by his media aide, Ike Abonyi, described the postponement as part of a “grand design by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to thwart the will of Nigerians at all cost”.

'We Condemn the Postponement of the Elections, but Urge Our Supporters to be Patient and Determined' - APC

Below is the full statement by the APC Presidential campaign council in reaction to the postponement of the general elections by INEC.

We have just received with great disappointment and disillusionment the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its decision to postpone the Presidential/National Assembly and Gubernatorial/House of Assembly Elections to Saturday, February 23, 2019 and Saturday, March 9, 2019, respectively.

Breaking: Boko Haram Attacks Maiduguri Mosque, Kills 11

No fewer than 11 persons have been confirmed dead after suspected members of the Boko Haram sect attacked a mosque in Kushari village in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, today Saturday, February 16th.

The commissioner of police in the state, Damian Chukwu, who confirmed the incident, said two suicide bombers accompanied by a gunman infiltrated the mosque. 

#TwitterStories: 'My 45-year old aunty is getting married on February 23rd' - Nigerian man cries out following INEC's election postponement

Following the announcement by INEC to postpone the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for today February 16th to next Saturday February 23 2019, a Twitter user has come out to lament.

'You have Failed Us, Resign Now' - Nigerians Call Out INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu for Postponing the 2019 Elections

A few hours ago, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, announced the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for today February 16th to next Saturday February 23 2019, while State Governorship and House of Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday March 9. 

'Does Supporting One Party or the Other Snatch Common Sense from your Being?' - Actress, Rita Dominic Asks

As she shared on Twitter. 

'Your Vote Is your Birthright, Don't Sell it' - Genevieve Nnaji Tells Nigerians

Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has called on Nigerians not to sell their votes as the country prepares to elect new set of leaders in a few days from now.  

She tweeted: “You are in control once every 4 years. Your vote is your birthright. Remember, you are not too small to make a difference.”  

Former Edo State Governor, Lucky Igbinedion's son Dies in Fatal car Accident

Former Governor of Edo state, Lucky Igbinedion, lost his second son, Osaretin, to the cold hands of death this morning February 16th. According to family sources, Osaretin died in a fatal accident in Dallas. He was driving with his cousin, Esosa Oyemwense, when they collided with an 18-wheeler at about 3am. They both died. So sad!

Prophecy Confirmation: No Election Come February 16 - Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin

On the 7th of February, 2019 Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, General Overseer, Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (C.M.D.M), Warri, Delta State, Nigeria prophesied that the 2019 general election will be postponed.

Twitter Explains why it Suspended Some Social Media Influencers' Accounts Ahead of Tomorrow's Elections

Ahead of Saturday's general election in Nigeria, Twitter has suspended the accounts of some social media influencers,

The platform says the effort is to help amplify election-related information from legitimate sources and bring down 'some problematic accounts' ahead of Nigeria's 2019 general elections.  

Graphic Photos: Pregnant Woman, her Two Children Killed, Church Razed as Gas Tanker Explodes in Anambra

Tragedy struck on Friday morning when a tanker carrying gas exploded at Army check point along Onitsha/Owerri road in Ihiala local government of Anambra state.

 

A nearby celestial church was burnt down. A pregnant woman with her two children reportedly died in the explosion.

Ebonyi State Governor orders arrest of hoodlums who allegedly inserted hot-iron inside private part of Local Government Vice Chairman

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has directed the Commissioner of Police, Mr Awosola Awotunde, to fish out the criminal suspects, who allegedly inserted a hot-iron inside the private part of the Vice Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.

Governor Umahi, who gave the directive on Thursday, when the new police boss paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Abakiliki. Umahi, expressed bitterness over the incident, and described it as “barbaric”.

Violence Erupts in Anambra state Ahead of General Elections

Barely hours to the commencement of the 2019 polls, Anambra state has recorded cases of election related violence. 

A member of House of Representatives, Mr. Gabriel Onyenweife, who defected from All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, after failing to secure a ticket of APGA, had one of the houses in his compound set ablaze in the Ayamelum Local Government Area while 30 motorcycles he assembled for empowerment were razed.

Billionaire Businessman Tony Elumelu, 55, Shows Off his Flexibility During Yoga Session (Photos)

Nigerian Billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu, 55, shared these photos of himself showing his flexibility during a Yoga session. More photos below...

Breaking: INEC Postpones Nigeria Presidential Election to February 23rd

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, a few hours ago announced the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for today February 16th to next Saturday February 23 2019, while State Governorship and House of Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday March 9.

Alex Ekubo and his Stunning Girlfriend Fancy Acholonu on Vacation in Hawaii (Photos/Videos)

Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo and his stunning girlfriend, Fancy Acholonu are currently enjoying a romantic baecation in Hawaii, and they have been flooding social media with fun-loving photos and videos.

INEC Replaces Burnt Card Readers for 14 LGAs In Anambra State

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says replacement card readers for 14 Local Government Areas (LGAs) affected in the fire incident at the INEC office in Anambra have been configured and delivered.

Photos of a Physically Challenged Vulcanizer in Kogi State

A Facebook user has praised a physically challeged man who is making sure he earns a living despite his condition. The Facebook user shared photos of the physically challenged vulcanizer, who owns a shop in Okene, and wrote;

200-Level Female Student of Babcock University Jumps from 3-Storey Building on Valentine's Day

A 200-level student of public and allied health in Babcock University had a close shave with death yesterday when she jumped from a 3-storey building in an attempt to kill herself.

Girl Killed by Train as she was Looking at her Phone while Crossing the Tracks

A 15-year-old schoolgirl was struck by a train and killed as she was looking at her phone while crossing a track.

Evie Wright was walking across a level crossing where a footbridge was supposed to have been built 20 years ago. She went through a gate on the pedestrian path across the track in Worle, Somerset. A child who witnessed what happened described seeing Evie with her head down. She ‘kept looking down at her phone, like she was checking the time’ before being struck by the train.

Man, 27, Arrested Over Murders of Three Exeter Pensioners

Three Exeter pensioners were murdered this week and a 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murders.

Alexander Lewis-Ranwell, a polo-playing former public schoolboy, was arrested on Tuesday and is being questioned over the murders of twins Dick and Roger Carter, 84, and Anthony Payne, 80.

Corruption: Former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu Re-arraigned for N2billion Fraud

On February 14, 2019, EFCC re-arraigned Babangida Aliyu, a former Niger State Governor, Umar Nasko and Tanko Beji, before Justice Mikailu Abdullahi of a Niger State High Court sitting in Minna. They are facing a seven-count charge of fraud to the tune of over N2 billion.

#NigeriaPolitics: Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby Prays for Nigeria

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has assured Nigerians of prayers from other countries of the world towards a peaceful and fair election.

FG Plotting to Jam Broadcast Equipment of AIT, STV, Arise TV- CUPP Alleges

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has accused the federal government of planning to clamp down on media houses and their reporters during tomorrow Saturday February 16th presidential election. 

That Moment When Onnoghen Arrives CCT for Arraignment

Suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has arrived the Code of Conduct Tribunal for his arraignment. Onnoghen who was suspended by President Buhari on January 25th, is being arraigned over his alleged false declaration of assets.

Man Who Survived Stampede at Rivers APC Campaign Rally, Dies Due to Poor Medical Attention

One of the survivors of the stampede that occured during the APC rally in Rivers state on Tuesday February 12th, Bestman Kalagbor, has died. According to his close friends, Bestman who is married with children, died due to poor medical attention. He narrowly escaped being killed during the stampede. He was rushed to the hospital where he died yesterday allegedly due to poor medical attention.

Police Raid the Home of Two Men Said to be Nigerians Allegedly involved in the Homophobic Attack against Jussie Smollett

Chicago Police Spokesman, Anthony Guglielmi has revealed that the two men investigators have questioned as persons of interest in the alleged attack on actor Jussie Smollett, are Nigerians who have also appeared on the show "Empire".

66 Persons including Children killed in Kaduna on Election Eve

No fewer than 66 persons have been killed by unknown gunmen in Kajuru local government of Kaduna state. This attack comes less than twenty four hours to the conduct of the presidential and parliamentary elections in the state.

Buhari does not Need a Second Term, he Needs a Hospital-FFK

The former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode,  shared this after President Buhari's broadcast last night.

Bobrisky Again, Says he has ''Missed his Period and Can't Wait to be a Mother''

In a new video he shared on his Instagram page, the Nigerian male barbie, Bobrisky, says he has missed his period and cannot wait to be a mum. According to him, he will make an amazing mother. Watch the video below

New Tape Shows R. Kelly Having Sex with Minor - Lawyer says

The lawyer representing a porn star Stormy Daniels  in a legal battle with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, said his office has previously unreleased footage of R&B superstar R. Kelly having sex with a young girl, AFP reports.

Elections: Nobody Can Unseat Me- President Buhari tells CNN

President Buhari says nobody can unseat him in this Saturday February 16th presidential election. President Buhari who is the APC Presidential candidate, said this in a new interview with CNN.

BREAKING: Baby Benaiah Dies on the Way to a Dubai Hospital Weeks After his Dad Wept by the Roadside to Raise Money for his Surgery

Remember Baby Benaiah Monday?, he has died on his way to Dubai, where he was expected to undergo a major heart surgery.His death comes a few weekas after his story caught national interest after a video of his weeping dad soliciting for help for him in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, went viral on social media.

Onnoghen Pleads not Guilty to all Charges, Granted Bail on Self Recognition

Suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has left the premises of the Code of Conduct Tribunal CCT after he pleaded not guilty to the six charges levelled against him by the Federal government. He was granted bail by the tribunal on self recognition.

Photo/Video of Justice Onnoghen Arriving the CCT this Morning

Here is a video of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, as he arrived the Code of Conduct Tribunal for his arraignment this morning. Watch the video below..

'Over 91M Nigerians are Now living in Extreme Poverty' – New Report by World Poverty.io

According to a new report by the World Poverty Clock, a Vienna-based data lab, over 91 million Nigerians are now living in extreme poverty, and at least three million Nigerians have slipped into extreme poverty between November 2018 and February 2019. 

OMG:British Schoolgirl Who Joined ISIS with friends is Pregnant and wants to Return Home.

A schoolgirl who left Britain in 2015, when she was only 15, to join ISIS has been found heavily pregnant and she wants to return home.

#NigeriaDecides: IGP Orders Restriction of Vehicular Movement on Election Day

The Inspector General of Police Adamu Mohammed has ordered restriction of vehicular movement on election day as part of security measures put in place for free and fair polls.

Angry Wife Shoots Her Husband After he Refused to Explain a Mystery Phone Call During their Romantic Valentine's Day dinner

A 44-year-old woman, Mayura Panichpongsapak,  shot her husband after he refused to explain a mystery call to his smart phone during a romantic Valentine's Day dinner in Kalasin, Thailand.

President Buhari Performs Friday Juma'at Prayer in his Hometown, Daura

Today, President Buhari performed the weekly Juma’at prayer at the Daura Central Mosque located within the Emir’s palace.