Ogun @40: Buhari, Obasanjo, Tinubu, Osoba Converges In Ijebu Ode to celebrate the state's anniversary

Ogun @40: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, President Buhari and Gov. Amosun at the gala organised in honor of the President

BOMBSHELL!!!: 'Yes Jonathan Bought Weapons For The Military, But They Were Substandard and Expired Ammunitions.' - Lai Mohammed

Nigerian Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed

The federal government on Monday said that “weapons that were procured by the Jonathan administration for the military to prosecute the war against insurgency were substandard and could not have been responsible for the string of successes recorded by the military in recent times”.

Nigeria: Don't exonerate yourself from corruption - Kaka tells OBJ

Sen. Kaka and OBJ

The last may not have been heard over accusation of corruption levelled against members of the National Assembly by former president Olusegun Obasanjo,as a former lawmaker,Senator Adegbenga Kaka, said he (Obasanjo) should not exonerate himself from corruption.

Ogun @40: Osoba, Daniel missing when Amosun honours the former governors; Plaque and Crest Pin with the New State Logo were presented to the recipients [PHOTOS]

Governor Amosun and Gen. Oladipo Diya (Rtd) decorated with State Plaque and Crest Pin with the New State Logo

Ogun State @40: 'An Open Letter to Ogun State Government' - by Comrade Ifemosu Michael

Your Excellency.
Sen. Ibikunle Amosun FCA, CON.
Executive Governor of Ogun State.

Ogun@ 40, 40 Projects to be commissioned a misplaced priority!!!

Nigeria: Student nurse survives Lassa fever in Ekiti

Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti

A student nurse, who got infected with Lassa fever, has been discharged from the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti, where she had received treatment.

Africa: Policeman killed while clearing traffic for Kenyan president

Kenyan Traffic Police. Image source: www.standardmedia.co.ke

A police officer died on Sunday night after he was hit by a speeding motorist on Mombasa Road as he controlled traffic to pave the way for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s motorcade.

Nigeria: Finally, Reps invite Amaechi, NRC MD, others over the alleged N1trn rail contracts scam

Amaechi

By Emman Ovuakporie & Johnbosco Agbakwuru

MEMBERS of the adhoc committee of the House of Representatives on failed rail contracts have summoned the Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi Amaechi; Managing Director of Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, Seyi Sijuwade; former Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Mohammed Bello Haliru; and former Minister of Transport, Idris Umar, to explain their roles in the alleged N1 trillion rail contracts scam.

Over 50 killed, 70 injured as terrorists attack Borno; Boko Haram embarrassing my govt — BUHARI

President Buhari

Military sources have confirmed that over 50 persons were killed by scores of Boko Haram terrorists armed with AK 47 rifles and other sophisticated weapons in the attack on Dalori village, about 4 kilometers away from Maiduguri.

Politics: 'Fayose's election was a coup' - Tope Aluko, Former PDP Secretary Ekiti State

By Henry Umoru & Rotimi Ojomoyela (with agency report)

THE former secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti State, Dr. Temitope Aluko, has alleged that the June 21, 2014 governorship polls in the state that led to the emergence of Chief Ayodele Fayose as governor, was never an election but a coup against the people.

[PHOTOS]: Italian Prime Minister visits Nigeria

President Buhari receives the Prime Minister of Italy H.E. Matteo Renzi on his Official visit to Nigeria in Statehouse on 1st Feb 2016

Tareena Shakil: British Woman Jailed For Joining Islamic State

Jailed! Tareena Shakil

Shakil allowed her baby son to be used in "abhorrent" photos showing him in an IS balaclava and stood next to an AK47 rifle.

Afghanistan: Deadly Suicide Blast At Kabul Police Office

Afghan security personnel gather moments after the blast

The attack follows a spate of bombings as the Taliban continue their campaign against Afghanistan's western-backed government.

Sport: Messi Wants To Meet Boy Who Made Shirt From Bag

The Afghanistan Football Federation said Messi was keen to meet Murtaza

Lionel Messi wants to meet a young boy who went viral after a picture emerged of him wearing a homemade shirt fashioned from a plastic bag in homage to his idol.

Astronaut Tim Peake's Shares The View Of London At Night From Space Station

The photo shows the centre of the capital most lit up. Pic: @astro_timpeake

The British astronaut said he preferred to be in the International Space Station than be back on Earth but joked "only just!"

Sport: Pep Guardiola To Take Over At Manchester City In July As A New Manager

Guardiola has signed a three-year contract

The much-coveted Bayern Munich coach has agreed a three-year contract and will replace Manuel Pellegrini at the end of the season.

Tech: New Samsung's S7 Phone Release Date Revealed

A teaser image from Samsung gave little away

Samsung's latest mobile phone will be released later this month - and comes after last year's S6 model struggled.

U.K: Morrisons To Slash Price Of 'Essentials' By 19%

Morrisons has announced a wave of store closures in recent months

The supermarket is pledging to discount selected products for at least three months, as the threat of discount rivals looms large.

Nigeria: 'I push wheelbarrow for a living' - Rasidi Yekini's brother

Akeem Yekini with his work tool – wheelbarrow

Akeem Yekini who is the younger brother to the late former Nigerian soccer star, Rashidi Yekini has now turned to a wheel-barrow pusher as a means of survival after four years the death of his legend brother.