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.