Niger Delta Avengers bomb NNPC pipeline in Eleme, Rivers State

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers claim to have blown up an NNPC, pipeline at Eleme leading to the Nigeria Liquefied National Gas, NLNG in the state. The group in a statement shared on their Facebook wall, claimed the attack was carried out at about 3am yesterday July 6th;

Beautiful Photos from Ciara and Russell Wilson's Wedding

 NFL player Russell Wilson and singer Ciara are now officially man and wife and can now officially consummate their relationship! Lol.  The two tied the knot at Peckforton Castle in Liverpool, England in front of friends and family. She wore a Roberto Cavalli dress. Both Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Rowland were among the select few invited to the wedding. More photos after the cut....

No Nigerian Bank is in distress - CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has discredited claims that some banks in Nigeria are distressed. In a statement signed by its acting Director of Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor and released today July 6th, the apex bank stated that neither Skye Bank which it took over its management few days ago nor any other bank in Nigeria, was distressed. The bank in the statement assured Nigerians of the safety of their deposits in any Nigerian bank and advised against panic withdrawals. The statement read:

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa condemns the stabbing to death of a Nigerian teenager in London

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has condemned the gruesome stabbing to death of another Nigerian teenager in London. In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa said the killing of 17-year old Fola Orebiyi, was unacceptable to the government and people of Nigeria.

RMD pays emotional tribute to late Bukky Ajayi

Bukky Ajayi passed away at the age of 82 at her residence in Lagos today and has been buried according to Islamic rites. Actor Richard Mofe Damijo paid an emotional tribute to the late veteran, apologizing for delaying his plan to visit her. He wrote:

Nigeria woman, Franca Asemota on trial for trafficking of teenagers into Europe and forcing them into prostitution

 Nigerian woman is accused of being a major organizer in a network which trafficked young women, mainly teenagers from remote parts of Nigeria before selling into prostitution in Europe, a court heard on Tuesday, July 5.

Franca Asemota, 38, from Benin City, Edo State allegedly used witchcraft to round up and terrify the teenagers before selling them into prostitution in Europe, a court heard.

A European Arrest Warrant (EAW) was issued for her when she was though to be in Italy, but NCA officers later tracked her down to Nigeria.

Oscar Pistorius will not appeal his 6 years jail sentence - Lawyer

Oscar Pistorius will not appeal his six-year jail sentence for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp, a member of his legal team said outside the High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Davido threatens to terminate deal with Sony Music

Nigerian artiste  David Adeleke,  widely known as Davido,  has allegedly  issued an ultimatum to the management of Sony music which he signed a deal with some months back over the delay of his album  as Davido aims to penetrate the American market.

Looks like Amber Rose is now dating French Montana (Khoe's Ex Boyfriend)

The mother of one was spotted hopping into French Montana's car and leaving with him after the two partied at Nobu with other celebrities on 4th of July. There are now rumours that Amber is dating French, who used to date Khloe Kardashian.

Veteran Nollywood Actress passes away at the age of 82

Legendary Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi has died. The well respected actress died today July 6th. She made her last public appearance at the 2016 AMVCA in March where she won the AMVCA Merit Award. She was 82 years old. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.

OAP Gbemi Olateru aka GBEMIOO claps back at an IG troll

 

Gbemi shared this photo on her IG page yesterday night and the troll came on her page to call her Worwor, a word in Nigerian parlance which means ugly.

Justice Masipa explains the reason why Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to 6 years Imprisonment

This morning, South African athlete Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Thokozile Masipa, the judge who pronounced the judgement this morning was the same judge who presided over his original trial and gave him a light sentence back in September 2014. Is she the highest judge in South Africa?

Read her full court statement explaining reasons for her judgement after the cut...

Court sentence Lionel Messi and his dad to 21 months imprisonment for tax evasion, also to pay fin of £1.7million for crimes

Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, have been sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax evasion but under Spanish law a prison sentence under two years can be served on probation, meaning they are unlikely to serve any time.

All Bank Employees are required to declare their Assets - CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all bank employees in the country to declare their assets. According to sources in the industry, the regulator wrote a circular to the management of commercial banks, which stated that all bank employees are required to declare their assets.

Nollywood Actor, Richard Mofe Damijo shares new pictures to mark his 55th Birthday

Nollywood Veteran actor Richard Mofe Damijo has carved a niche for himself in the industry, his good looks has endeared him to a lot people and he doesn't age at all! Happy birthday to him!

Beautiful photos of Footballer, Odion Ighalo and his beautiful daughter

She is such a cutie.....More photo after the cut.......

Newly Appointed Skye Bank's GMD explains reason for CBN's Actions & Assures Customers of Funds Safety

The new Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru, has affirmed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) statement that Skye remains healthy and strong. Tokunbo Abiru, who spoke after taking over from his predecessor, Mr. Timothy Oguntayo, in a statement, said the bank’s fundamentals remain strong and virile, assuring customers and other stakeholders of the safety of their funds and investments.

Nollywood Actress, Uche Jombo looks stuning in new photos

She looks absolutely stunning. More photos after the cut...

Court sentences Oscar Pistorius to 6 years in prison

Disabled Athlete, Oscar Pistorius has just been sentenced to 6 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. 

PENGASSAN to begin Nationwide Strike On Thursday

PETROLEUM and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, on the 4th of July, 2016 directed its members nationwide to begin a strike from Thursday, following alleged government refusal to address pending issues affecting the oil industry.