Clarion Chukwurah is AMAA Actress of the Year

Nollywood actress Clarion Chukwurah has emerged the Actress of the Year at the just concluded 2014 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held at the Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre, Yenogoa, Bayelsa State.

Campaign For Nigerian Girls at Zuma's Inauguration

A non-governmental organisation handed out pamphlets at President Jacob Zuma's inauguration on Saturday, calling for the release of over 200 kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls.

We Have Recovered Rocket Launchers Facility, Weaponry In Kano - Nigerian Army

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has discovered a rocket launcher production facility in Kano State, Director of Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade, said on Friday.

Karen Igho Says Not Married But Engaged!!

Today, news went round that TV reality star, Karen Igho is married. The news was even so prominent on Linda Ikeji's blog who said she spoke with Karen's publicist who confirmed that the star is truly married.

Jos Blast: FG to Establish Trauma Counseling Centres in Jos

Following the level of psychological trauma that befell citizens of Jos following the recent bomb blast and indeed other previous crises in the state, the federal government has said it will establish trauma counselling centres to aid survivors that are passing through psychological torture.

Wazobia FM Journalist Docked For Urinating In Public

54-year-old Wazobia 95.1 FM journalist, Pius-Junior Opute a.k.a OPJ was on Tuesday charged before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly urinating in a drainage and resisting arrest.The accused, who lives at 41, Adeba St, Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, is facing a two-count charge of urinating in a drainage and resisting arrest, and was reported to have committed the offence on May 12 at about 8.00 p.m. at Marwa Bus Stop, Lekki.

The prosecutor, Sgt. Daniel Ighodalo, told the court that Opute resisted arrest and obstructed a free flow of traffic around the Lekki Toll Plaza.

OMG!!! - Hollywood Actor, Michael Jace Shoots Wife Dead

                                Hollywood actor, Michael Jace has been arrested for killing wife at their South Los Angeles home. 

According to reports, the actor, best known for his role on The Shield as Julien Lowe, was arrested Monday, May 19 after he called 911 and confessed to shooting his wife of nine years.

Jonathan, Tompolo commended over Maritime varsity

President Goodluck Jonathan and Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, have been commended for the successful flag-off of Nigeria’s first

Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State.

Luis Enrique's in-tray: The five areas Barca's new boss must address

It's time for change. Barcelona lost La Liga to Atletico Madrid on Saturday evening and coach Gerardo Martino revealed after the match that he would be stepping down with immediate effect. The Argentine has now been replaced by Luis Enrique, who announced on Friday that he would no longer be in charge at Celta Vigo after a sole season at the helm of the Galician club and was confirmed by Barca to take over for the next two years after a board meeting in the Catalan capital on Monday.

Patience Jonathan organises prayers for Chibok girls, peace

Women groups and faith-based organisations converged on Abuja on Monday to pray and fast for the release of the school girls abducted in Chibok, Borno State, on April 14 by the Boko Haram sect, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. NAN reports that the session is organised by the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan’s pet project, the Women for Change Development and Initiative.

Malaysia asks Inmarsat to make raw MH370 data public

The raw satellite data used to shape the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 could soon be made public, according to a senior Malaysian official. Publication of the raw data could allow for independent analysis. Until now, the Malaysian government, which is in charge of the investigation, and Inmarsat, the company whose satellites communicated with the missing plane in its last hours, have declined to release it.

Drogba donates €1 million to mining disaster families

Galatasaray attacker Didier Drogba has donated €1

million to the families of the victims of the mining

disaster in Soma, Turkey.

Court orders re-opening of BSS Steel Rolling Mill

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered that the BSS Steel Rolling Mill located at Abese Village, Ogun State be re-opened with immediate effect. The company had been under shut down since November 28, 2013.

NIS Repatriates 45 Illegal Immigrants in Abia

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Abia state command, yesterday deported 45 illegal immigrants rounded up in different parts of the state during a recent raid aimed at firming up security in the state.

Protesters, police clash in Turkey mine fire site

Police in Soma, Turkey, used tear gas, plastic pellets and a water cannon Friday on protesters angry over the government’s response to a coal mine fire that killed at least 284 people. Protesters chanting “Don’t sleep, Soma, remember your dead!” coursed through city streets a few miles from the disaster site, trying to reach a statue honoring miners.

Abia holds prayers for abducted Chibok girls

The people of Abia will on Friday in Umuahia hold an intercessory prayer session for the abducted Chibok girls. Bishop Goddy Okafor, Abia Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, said that the session was organised in response to the association’s nationwide prayer initiative for the release of the girls.

2 remanded for allegedly shooting at man’s eye, stomach

A Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the remand of two men — Yusuf Memud, 27, and Azeez Adisa, 26, for allegedly maiming a man in the eye and stomach. The accused were remanded for allegedly possessing dangerous arms.

Ebonyi gets two new commissioners

Gov. Martin Elechi of Ebonyi has sworn in two new commissioners, Chief David Egbu and Mrs Mary-Joy Umoke, as Commissioners for Environment and Women Affairs/Social Development, respectively. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony on Friday in Abakaliki, Elechi charged the new commissioners to be fair to all manner of persons without discrimination. “You should represent the interest of citizens of the whole state and not only those from your respective local government areas.

Blatter allegations on Qatar World Cup ‘unfounded’— France

France said on Friday that comments by FIFA president Sepp Blatter that French pressure contributed to the controversial award of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar were ‘unfounded’.

Jonathan cancels Chibok visit

President Goodluck Jonathan has called off a visit the town where more than 200 schoolgirls were abducted, officials say. Sources had told the BBC he would stop in Chibok, in the north-east, on his way to a conference in France on the threat from Boko Haram militants. But the visit was called off for security reasons, the officials said.

SIWES: ITF owes students N12m

General, Industrial Training Fund, ITF, Prof. Sambo Longmas Wapmuk disclosed yesterday that the Fund was having a backlog of about N12 million being debt owed the students in its Students Work Experience Scheme, SIWES, just as he said that what the government gives was money for the programme and the money given by government was not enough.

India opposition heads for landslide victory

The opposition Hindu nationalist BJP party has promised “good times ahead” as early results suggest it is on course for a landslide victory. Although final results are not expected until later, the scale of the predicted victory is such that the ruling Congress party has admitted defeat. BJP leader Narendra Modi tweeted: “India has won.

77 girls identified in Boko Haram video - Shettima

A spokesman for the Borno state governor said

parents, students and teachers have now identified

77 of the girls shown in the video, released

Monday by Agence France-Presse, a French news

agency. 

ASUP: Pastor Folu Adeboye appeals to FG, unions to shift ground

Pastor Folu Adeboye, Wife of the General Overseer,

Redeemed Christian Church of God, has called for

amicable resolution of the ongoing strike by

polytechnics and colleges of education lecturers.

Adeboye made the call in Abuja on Tuesday while

inaugurating a building complex at the Redeemers

Private Secondary School , Lugbe, Abuja.

Ex-gov Egwu blames past leaders for Nigeria's problems

FORMER Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr.

Sam Egwu, weekend, blamed the current

challenges facing the country in various sectors of

the economy on the lack of foresight by previous administrations.

Fans Blast Kate Henshaw Over No Makeup Photo

Talented Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw is among the many celebrities who have joined the #BringBackOurGirls protests. 

Kate shared an emotional picture of hers with a no makeup look, holding a small placard.

Hollande proposes anti-terrorism summit to address Boko Haram

French President Francois Hollande said on Monday

that he would be hosting an African summit in Paris

next week to include Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon,

Niger and Benin.

Nigeria not on auto pilot, Presidency replies Akande

The Presidency on Sunday berated Chief Bisi

Akande, the Chairman of opposition party, APC,

over his claim that “Nigeria is on auto pilot”.

Presidential Spokesperson, Dr Reuben Abati, in a

statement issued in Abuja said that Akande and his

party were “dishonest and upatriotic” in making

such claim.

Wenger backs Gunners duo for England World Cup duty

 Arsene Wenger expects Arsenal

duo Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to

be fit enough to play for England at the World Cup.

England manager Roy Hodgson will name his 23-

man party for next month’s finals in Brazil on

Monday and both Arsenal men have been regular

members of previous squads.

MultiChoice promises uninterrupted World Cup broadcast

Pay-TV giant, MultiChoice Nigeria, has assured Nigerians of uninterrupted broadcast of the 2014 World Cup, which kicks off in Brazil next month. MultiChoice, which recently announced that SuperSport on its DStv platform has secured screening rights to all the matches of the World Cup, is confident of screening the matches in excellent sound and picture quality.

Liverpool owners must back Rodgers this summer - Carragher

Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool's owners to hand Brendan Rodgers the funds to turn the club into regular title challengers this summer.

Jonathan congratulates Zuma

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday congratulated President Jacob Zuma and his party, the African National Congress on their resounding victory in the South African general elections.

Ten questions for BPL final day

The 2013-14 Premier League season concludes on Sunday with a number of issues, including the destination of the title, still to be decided.

UN official lauds Nigerian govt’s zero tolerance for terrorism

The United Nations’ Special Envoy on Education, Mr Gordon Brown, on Friday in Abuja lauded the Nigerian Government’s zero tolerance for terrorist groups.

Hoodlums kill Islamic teacher in Katsina

Suspected mobsters have killed one Malam Bishir Sagir, 25, at Sabuwar-unguwa in Katsina metropolis. Eye witnesses told newsmen in Katsina on Wednesday that the incident took place on Tuesday around 9 p.m. They said Sagir was attacked by the miscreants on his way back home from an Islamic school, where he taught.

Boko Haram: Islamic body declares fasting, prayers

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has introduced one month fasting and prayers to seek God’s intervention in the current activities of Boko Haram insurgents in the country.

Wilson nets double as United beat Hull

Manchester United's past and future collided as debutant James Wilson scored twice in a 3-1 win over Hull City on Tuesday that marked the end of stalwart Nemanja Vidic's OldTrafford career and set tongues wagging about Ryan Giggs. Wilson, 18 years old and one of two debutants on show, scored in each half before Matty Fryatt pulled one back for Hull and Robin van Persie added a third for United in their final home game of a turbulent season.

NURTW rallies support for Manager

Members of National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Bomadi Branch, Delta State, have scored the legislative representation of Senator James Manager, representing Delta South senatorial district high.

Global oil to grow in 2014 – IEA

International Energy Agency, (IEA), has revealed a greater rise in Global oil demand than expected this year, according to a new forecast that found consumption grew by 91.2m barrels per day (bpd) in Q4 last year. The forecast, in its monthly report on the oil market, said consumption accelerated by 135,000 bpd, buoyed by the recovery of advanced economies led by the US.

Liverpool’s title bid blown off course by Gayle

Liverpool suffered a huge blow in their bid to win the Premier League title after squandering a three goal lead in a stunning 3-3 draw away to Crystal Palace on Monday. The Reds were coasting to victory in south London at 3-0 up with 11 minutes left after goals from Joe Allen and two in two second-half minutes from strikers Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez.

EU condemns terrorism acts in Nigeria, promises to assist

The European Union, EU, has condemned the abduction of the 276 girls as well as the two recent Abuja bombings, reassuring the Nigerian government of its support in the fight against terrorism in the country. The Ambassador/Head of the EU delegation to Nigeria, Michel Arrion, in a statement in Abuja, yesterday, said even though the EU has no army, police force, they have the money to provide financial assistance to Nigeria.

Abducted girls: Lagos Speaker hails US offer of assistance

Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, on Monday commended the US Government on its pledge to assist Nigeria in the rescue of the abducted schoolgirls in Borno State. Ikuforiji, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Rotimi Adebayo, said the promise of assistance by the US government was heart warming.

Another Confab delegate dies

Dr Mohammed Jumare a delegate representing elder statesmen in the ongoing National Conference is dead. A statement issued by Mr James Akpandem, the Assistant Secretary, Media and Communications, said Jumare died in the early hours of Monday in Abuja.

SMEs key to development of Niger Delta, says SEC boss

The Director-General of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ms Arunma Oteh, says Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are essential to the development of the Niger Delta region.

Aspirant suggests more assistance to fight insurgency

Mr Peter Chieshe, a governorship aspirant on the platform the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue, has suggested more international assistance in the fight against insurgency in the country.

Fiorentina 1-3 Napoli: Partenopei come out on top in Coppa Italia final

Lorenzo Insigne scored twice as Napoli beat Fiorentina 3-1 in the Coppa Italia final after kick-off was delayed following trouble in Rome. Saturday's game was put back by 45 minutes as Napoli fans protested in reaction to disturbances in the Italian capital before the match.

La Liga is our bread and butter, insists Simeone

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has demanded his team remain concentrated on taking each game as it comes and says winning La Liga is their main priority this season.

BRAZIL 2014: Salami is better than Ideye, Pinnick tells Keshi

Delta Football Association boss, Pinnick Amaju has suggested to Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi that Warri Wolves striker, Gbolahan Salami is a better option to Brown Ideye who is likely to make the list of players to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

2015 Nations Cup: Tough time for teams over players release

There is likely to be a tough time for unseeded teams as Fifa has confirmed that clubs do not have to release players for the first rounds of 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Okonjo-Iweala promises adequate security for World Economic Forum participants

The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Friday allayed fears of insecurity in Abuja as the World Economic Forum on Africa begins on Wednesday, May 7.

Tunisian Assembly approves electoral law

Tunisia’s interim parliament has taken one of the last steps towards the country becoming a full democracy by approving a new electoral law.

Six militants, two soldiers killed in Yemen clashes

Up to six al-Qaida militants and two soldiers were killed following a five-hour clash in Yemen’s southeastern province of Shabwa early Thursday, a Defense Ministry official told Xinhua.

Abducted girls: PENGASSAN boycotts May Day rally

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, on Thursday, boycotted the May Day rally at the Eagle Square, Abuja.

RIP: Ex-Kwara Governor, Adamu Attah, dies at 83

The first civilian governor of Kwara, Alhaji Adamu Attah, is dead.

12 killed in Afghan suicide bombing

At least 12 people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a busy checkpoint in the central Afghan province of Panjshir, a spokesman for the provincial governor has told the BBC.