Wife Of CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele Reportedly Kidnapped

A group of heavily armed kidnappers yesterday, reportedly abducted Margaret Emefiele, the wife of Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.A source...

I’ll Continue To Blame My Predecessors For Nigeria’s Woes – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has given reasons why he will continue to blame previousadministrations for Nigeria’s current economic challenges.
Speaking at a public presentation of a pictorial book titled: “Buhari: A New Beginning” and Conversation themed: “Creative Youth as Driversof the Change Agenda,” at the Presidential Villa on...

C. Ronaldo’s £15m Private Jet Crashes In Barcelona

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo’s £15 million private jet crashed while trying to land in Barcelona on Monday evening.
The plane, a Gulfstream G200 which he bought last year, is sometimes rented out to private clients or companies. The crash happened at El Prat airport.

Independence Day: ‘Remain Patriotic And Pray For Our Leaders’ – Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on all Nigerians to remain patriotic by praying for the leaders and supporting the government.
Jonathan made this call in a goodwill message, on his Facebook page, to the people of Nigeria on the occassion of the celebration of its 56th Independence day. Happy...

New Garage Bariga fire incident caused by electrical surge - LASEMA

 

A statement released by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency:

The Agency received an alert via the CRM at about 6.39 am on a fire incident at 43 Shogbamu Street, New Garage, Bariga, Lagos on Tuesday 16th of August 2016. This promted immediate activation of the Agency's Emergency Response Team, Lagos State Fire Service from Ilupeju and Ikeja Fire Stations, Lagos State Ambulance Service and Nigeria Police Force to the scene.

Photos/Video: Footballer Pogba shows off his new pink hairdo

 

Paul Labile Pogba, the world's most expensive player, who plays for English club Manchester United and the France national team, shared a look at his new pink hairdo, via his Instagram page. More photos and the video after the cut. 

Phyno has captured my heart', gospel singer reveals

The singer, who came second in the 2015 edition of the Next Movie Star reality TV show, revealed that she plans to pay more attention to her music career.

Rising gospel singer, Sandra Ifudu, has revealed her admiration for Sputnet Records rapper, Phyno. 

In an interview with Punch News' Saturday Beats, Ifudu listed the rapper as one of her favourite Nigerian music stars, alongside Davido, Dare Art-Alade and Asa.

 

 "I like Davido. I think he is amazing. I also like Phyno. He has captured my heart. Dare Art-Alade is awesome… Yes! I would love to work with them, including Asa", she said.