BREAKING NEWS: Radio BIAFRA Boss, Nnamdi Kanu's Wife Delivers Baby Boy

Uchechi Okwu Kanu, the wife of Biafra leader

Uchechi Okwu Kanu, the wife of a political activist, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and the director of Radio Biafra Nnamdi Kanu, gives birth to a bouncing baby boy.

Corruption Trial: Former PDP Chair Appears in Court in Wheelchair [PHOTO]

Haliru Bello, former PDP Chairman appears in court to stand trial for his role in diverting over $2billion meant for arms purchase in the fight against the boko haram terrorists under the office of the NSA in the last administration. He is in court with his son who is also charged.

Entertainment: Abduction scandal: Davido apologises to Dele Momodu, fans

Artist, Davido

Simon Ejembi

Music star, Davido, has apologised to Dele Momodu and his fans for his conduct over the baby abduction drama which has rocked his plans and been in the news since Tuesday.

Buhari Re-Appoints Jonathan's man as NDIC Boss

Umaru Ibrahim, the managing director/chief executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation

Umaru Ibrahim, the managing director/chief executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) will continue his tenure as President Muhammadu Buhari re-appointed him for another five years.

New Year Video I made

Politics: Ogun State Towards 2019 - by Badero Olusola

Tinubu, Amosun and Osoba

After the post I shared on how Gov Amosun went to President Buhari to report Tinubu, I followed it up to the reaction of the people concerned; Gov Amosun, Asiwaju Tinubu, Baba Osoba and Otunba Gbenga Daniel

Nigeria: See What The Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi did in church today! [PHOTOS]

Former governor of Ekiti state who is now the minister of solid minerals, Kayode Fayemi, had a thanksgiving service in his church.

At Last, Don Jazzy and Olamide settle rift, apologise over Headies ‘wahala’

Mavin’s Boss, Don Jazzy and YBNL’s CEO, Olamide Adedeji, have settled their rift and issued a joint apology.

Appeal Court Judgements: Wike win again

Gov. Nyesom Wike

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has expressed disappointment with Electoral Tribunal and Court of Appeal judges over what he termed “inconsistent decisions” being delivered in respect to various governorship and senatorial election petitions.

Nigeria: Three refineries to begin operations in Akwa Ibom - Gov Udom

Gov Emmanuel Udom

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has disclosed that three private refinery operators have indicated interest to start operations in the state just as he warned marketers against contravening the miscellaneous code which he said, is punishable by law.

Nigeria: I don’t believe in ‘unmoderated’ rule of law —Prof. Odekunle, Sagay Committee member

Professor Femi Odekunle, an expert in criminology, was an aide to Lt. General Oladipo Diya as Chief of General Staff (CGS) under the Sani Abacha regime and one of those held for the 1997 alleged coup against the then Nigerian leader. Odekunle is currently a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption set up by President Muhammadu Buhari and headed by Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN). In this interview, he speaks on the mandate of the committee with particular reference to the $2.1billion arms purchase case against former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki, among others.

Nigeria: 'We will not worship Buhari, He is not God' - PDP to APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sympathised with President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over their inability to accept, with equanimity, constructive criticisms of their administration.

DJ Timmy's Open Letter To Olamide, DonJazzy And Headies

In an open letter to music fans and to the organizers of the Headies, DJ Timmy accused the organizers of the show, Hip TV and Ayo Animashaun of placing money over integrity in handing out awards.

Below is DJ Timmy’s open letter:

After the Execution of Shia Cleric, Saudi Embassy in Tehran Attacked

"Saudi Embassy Attacked In Tehran"

The Saudi embassy in Tehran has come under attack from petrol bomb throwers amid a backlash against the execution of a prominent Shia cleric.

PHOTOS: See Favorite pictures of President Obama in 2015, as release by his official photographer

The President carries the twin boys of Katie Beirne Fallon, Director of Legislative Affairs, into the Oval Office

(A Must Read) ADE BENDEL: Nigeria’s Most Notorious Fraudster

Nigerian Pop Star D Banj and Ade Bendel

INTRODUCTION

Ade Bendel mi, olo lo lo ooo, (My dear Ade Bendel)

Ade o lo lolo lolo! O lo lo lolo!

Ade ma ba e re ilu Owan l’Edo, (Ade, I will accompany you to Owan in Edo State)

(A Must Read) MAITATSINE, Nigeria’s Religious Terror of the 1980s

It was over 34 years ago, the 18th of December, 1980 to be precise. A Fulani teacher named Shehu Shagari was the first civilian executive Nigerian President but the nation he was leading was in flames, set alight by a skinny but energetic man who spoke high-pitched Fulani. The security forces were helpless and even the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces seemed confused. The violence, the horror and the terror that ensued from the wild ideas of one old man who was not even a Nigerian was about to consume the nation. Sheer madness was mixed with agonizing destruction as major cities burned.

Olamide Badoo vs Don Jazzy: tale of two hardworking CEOs with no regard for common sense! Watch the video here

Olamide's tweet

Olamide is fuming hot on Twitter cuz jazzy called him out at the Headies Award

Terror Alert in Germany: 'Concrete Tip' Led To Munich Terror Crackdown

"'Concrete' Terror Threat In Munich"

* Up to seven suspects are hunted over an alleged suicide bomb plot targeting train stations as a security alert is scaled down.

German police are hunting for up to seven people suspected of plotting suicide attacks on people celebrating New Year's Eve in the city of Munich.

See Photos of the New Year parades in London

More than 8,500 performers from 20 countries took part in the event, which was witnessed by 500,000 spectators.

Man Mauled To Death By His Own Dog

Paramedics treated the victim at the scene of the attack but he died of his injuries and the pet was later destroyed by vets.

The fatal dog attack happened at an address in Dundonald Street, Preston

Singer Natalie Cole, Grammy-Winning singer Dies At 65

Cole had struggled with health issues in recent years

* The jazz singer, who had suffered drug addiction and hepatitis, "fought a fierce, courageous battle", her family said.

Natalie Cole, the singer and daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, has died at the age of 65.

Boko Haram: No decision yet on hijab ban, says Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

The Presidency on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari has yet to take any decision to ban the use of Hijab, a long veiled dress used mostly by Muslim women.

Nigeria: Pastor Adeboye predicts new sexually transmitted diseases for 2016. See his other prophecies

Pastor E. Adeboye

Simon Ejembi

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed his prophesies for 2016, predicting that a new sexually transmitted disease will emerge during the year.

Nigeria: First babies of 2016 in Photos

Nigerians crossed into the New Year in various ways. Some spend the last hours of 2015 worshiping God, others were at shows getting entertained and experiencing the thrill of fireworks.

Nigeria: Why I am slow – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday responded to criticisms on the alleged slow nature of his administration, saying he adopted the style deliberately so that he would not make mistakes.

DSS' keeping Kanu in detention till now means we are back in the military rule - Lawyer

Nnamdi Kanu

Simon Ejembi

The continued detention of the leader of the Independent People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, takes Nigeria back to the military era, his lawyer has said.

BREAKING NEWS: President Buhari signs 2015 budget implementation extension into law

President Buhari during the budget presentation

President Muhammadu Buhari, has appended his signature to an Act of the National Assembly which authorised the executive to extend the implementation of the Capital vote component in the 2015 budget beyond December 31, 2015.

Nnamdi Kanu entered Nigeria without passport to cause problems - Buhari

Nnamdi Kanu, Radio Biafra Director standing treason trial in Nigeria

Simon Ejembi

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the leader of the Independent People of Biafra and Director, Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, came into Nigeria from the United Kingdom without any passport and with sophisticated equipment for his radio station.

Davido now turns to God in the ongoing face off with his baby mama

Davido, Artist

Simon Ejembi

Award-winning artiste, David “Davido” Adeleke, has left those accusing him of abducting his daughter, Imade, and denying his baby mama, Sophia Momodu, access to her daughter to God.

Photos: See the handwritten statement of Nnamdi Kanu apologising to Buhari, Jonathan

He said IPOB’s secessionist agenda was informed by the “incessant hardship, lack of holistic development in the socio-economic landscape of Nigeria, lack of youth employment, corruption in high offices and economic regression.”

Nigeria: After the Presidential Media Chat, PDP Calls Buhari 'A Tyrant'

President Buhari presenting the 2015 budget at the joint session of the National Assembly

Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja

The Peoples Democratic Party alleged on Thursday that President Muhammadu Buhari’s responses at the Wednesday Presidential Media Chat were not only embarrassing but also further exposed his undemocratic character as an unrepentant tyrant who has no regard for the rule of law and the self-worth of Nigerian citizens.

Nigeria: 'I am sorry for referring to President Muhammadu Buhari as a terrorist, evil and a paedophile' - Nnamdi Kanu begs

Nnamdi Kanu

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja

THE leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed regret for referring to President Muhammadu Buhari as a terrorist, evil and a paedophile in his radio broadcasts.

APC in Ekiti accuses Fayose of diverting Ekiti's Money to Dubai

Gov. Fayose

Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of stashing away money belonging to the state in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

President made 17 foreign trips in seven months –Investigation

Buhari departs Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport, Katsina, for the UN General Assembly in New York, United States … on September 24

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has so far travelled out of the country 17 times since his inauguration as the President on May 29.

Buhari, Osinbajo to spend N2.2bn on travels, food, others

President Muhammadu Buhari

Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo are to spend N2.2bn on travels and transport, foodstuffs and catering materials, refreshment and meals as well as honorarium and sitting allowances in the 2016 fiscal year.

Nigeria: Radio Biafra transmitters installed on MTN masts

Nnamdi Kanu

Ade Adesomoju

The Federal Government has said the transmitters for Radio Biafra, which has been accused of spreading secessionist agenda and campaigning for the carving out of a Biafra Republic from Nigeria, were found to be installed on MTN masts in Enugu and Anambra states.

Female bombers don’t know they’re carrying explosives — Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information & Culrute, Lai Mohammed

Eniola Akinkuotu

The Federal Government says most of the female suicide bombers being used by Boko Haram do not know that they are carrying bombs.

Yuletide: Abuja hotel owners slashes room rate by 50 per cent

Hilton hotel Abuja

The Hotel Owners Forum, Abuja (HOFA), has reduced room rates and other services by 50 per cent to encourage patronage for the yuletide.

Christmas In Lagos This year: No Fireworks, No Street Carnivals - Police Warns ...gave out emergency numbers to the public

CSP Adebowale Lawal, Public Relations Officer, Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, on Wednesday reaffirmed the ban on street carnivals and the use of fireworks during the Yuletide.

Nigeria: Army killed and secretly buried 300 Shiites – Human Rights Watch

The Human Rights Watch, HRW, has alleged that no fewer than 300 members of the Shi’ia sect were killed and secretly buried by the members of the Nigerian army.

We have defeated Boko Haram already even before the December deadline - Lai Moh'd

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Wednesday that the Nigerian military had met the December deadline to defeat the Boko Haram terrorists.

HAPPENING NOW: HE Aisha Buhari is hosting end of the year gathering of Social Media Change Agents at the Aso Villa. [SEE PHOTOS]

The Dinner for Social Media change Agents organised by the President's wife

2016 Budget: 6 key things to expect from Buhari next year

PREMIUM TIMES’ National Assembly correspondent, Hassan Adebayo, lists six key things to expect in 2016.

N6Trillion 2016 Budget Proposal: PDP reacts ...Describes It As ‘Fraud’

The main opposition party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2016 budget as a fraud.

[PHOTOS] Baba Tee Propose to his girlfriend after a scandalous break up with his former UK based wife, Yetunde Bustline Oduwole.

Baba Tee, the popular Yoruba Comic actor shared the photos of his marriage proposal to his new girlfriend, Dupe Odulate. 

20 Things Nigerians May Experience in 2016 Under Buhari’s Govt. - Gov. Fayose

Fellow Nigerians, I want you to take note of the followings that will unavoidably happen under the Buhari-led government in 2016.

Nigeria: President Buhari Presents 2016 budget proposal to the Senate, calls it 'The Budget of Change'. Read his full speech here...

The President takes a bow after his budget presentation

Photos: Funny Things Happening in Nigeria

Wanna hop a jet? 'Follow the ladder'

Nigeria: Prof. Itsey Sagay: Buhari's Presidential Advisory Committee Chairman on Anti-corruption Lambast the President; 'Buhari Corruption Fight Is Selective, Not Sincere With Corruption Fight'

*Lagos INEC officials on Payroll of One Man

*APC More Corrupt Than PDP

Professor Itse Sagay, SAN, headed President Muhammadu Buhari’s advisory committee on anti-corruption. He speaks with OLAKUNLE TAIWO on the legal implications of the Kogi governorship election, why some key institutions are corrupt, the president’s integrity and his anti-graft crusade, among others. 

Excerpts:

Christmas Blues: See the list of Best-Loved Christmas Movies' Former Child Stars who ended up as drug addicts

The world fell in love with the eight-year-old Kevin McCallister as he defended himself and his home from burglars in the Christmas comedy classic Home Alone

Where are the child stars of our best-loved Christmas movies NOW? Drug rumours, writing plays and a leather-clad rocker - what these festive film favourites did next