Wizkid Hangs Out With Osaze Odemwingie (Photo)

When two superstars meet.Nigerian singer Wizkid was spotted with ex-Super Eagles player Osaze Odemwingie.Big boys chilling together.

See The Big Snake Killed In A Reader's Office Toilet

This big Python was killed in a reader's toilet in the office. It was gathered that the 'guy' has been living there for over a year. More pics after the cut:

U.S. Marines Test Google’s Battlefield Robot

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Last week the U.S. Marines got up close and personal with the Boston Dynamics Spot robot.
Military robotics developer Boston Dynamics, owned by Google X, is working on a walking, quadruped battle robot known as Spot. The latest version of the robot weighs around 70 kilograms, is electrically operated and moves around on 4 legs, writes Martyn Williams for IT World.

Traffic gridlock to ease off within 48 hours- Truck owners

The National President of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners, Remi Ogungbemi says the traffic gridlock currently being experienced in Lagos will ease off within the next 48 hours. Speaking with NAN, Odugbemi said

“Since the Lagos State Government relaxed the restriction of trucks to start moving in the day, accessing the ports had been difficult, due to trucks trapped by the law.
Trucks in the port have to go out for incoming ones, the Nigeria Customs Service

Photos: Bukola Saraki arrives at the Code of Conduct Tribunal

Senate President Bukola Saraki has arrived the Code of Conduct Tribunal where he is to answer to a 13 count charge of alleged false declaration of assets while he was governor of Kwara state. He arrived with his deputy, Ike Ekweremaadu and other senators. The tribunal has barred live coverage of the proceedings.

Armed Robbers storm Catholic Church in Abuja

 

The Catholic Church of Annunciation, Kubwa, was upgraded as a Parish by the Archdiocese of Abuja and less than 3 months after the upgrade, suspected armed robbers stormed it and carted away valuable equipment and a Toyota Camry.

The robbers forced their way into compounds and carted away whatever they could lay their hands on.

Uncompleted building collapses at Agungi-Lekki (photos)

An uncompleted building collapsed at Agungi-Lekki very early this morning. It is not known if there were people inside the building when it collapsed but a LIB source at the scene said they heard workers saying they left one of their colleagues in the building and haven't seen him yet. Will bring an update later. More photos after the cut...

Army Boss Promotes 5,000 Soldiers Fighting Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army has approved the promotion of 5,000 soldiers fighting insurgents in the North-East and others involved in other operations, as part of steps to boost their morale.

The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, made the announcement on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the 2015 Chief of Army Staff third quarter conference held at the Army Headquarters conference hall.

Workers protest non-payment of salary arrears in Ondo state today

This is happening right now at the AG's office, Ondo State. Workers protesting non payment of salary arrears even after collection of Bailout from CBN. See more photos after the cut...

Eid-el-Kabir Festival-- Osun Provides Free Train Service

 

The Osun Government on Sunday said it would provide free train service for its citizens who would be travelling to Osogbo from Lagos for the Eid-el-Kabir festival.

 

This is contained in a statement issued by Semiu Okanlawon, the media aide to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, and made available to journalists in Osogbo.

 

According to the statement, the free train service would convey people from Lagos to Osogbo on Tuesday and Wednesday at 11:00 am.

Meet Taraji. P. Henson's son (photos)

This is Marcel, actress Taraji P. Henson's son. Taraji, 45, became pregnant her junior year of college and gave birth in 1994. Her son's father was her high-school sweetheart. She brought him, her mother and grandmother to the Emmy's last night. A pic of them after the cut...

I will be at the Tribunal tomorrow' - Saraki says

 

Senate President Bukola Saraki says he will be at the Code of Conduct Tribunal tomorrow September 22nd as a mark of respect for the rule of law. He said this in a statement he released this afternoon on his Facebook page

The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki will appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal tomorrow Tuesday 22nd of September 2015. While the Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, had stated and maintained that he is ready to submit himself to due process of the law on any issue concerning him, he also believes that he has an

Update: Falae's Kidnappers Demand 100 million Ransom

 

Reports reaching us have indicated that the kidnappers of Olu Falae, a chieftain of Afenifere and National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), have demanded for a N100 million ransom.

 

Chief Falae, a former secretary to the government and presidential aspirant in the 1999 presidential elections, was kidnapped from his home in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State early Monday.

National Tragedy: Floods kill 53, displace 100,420 people across Nigeria

 

No fewer than 53 people have died in 11 states from floods that displaced more than 100,420 people this year.Thousands of houses, farmlands and property worth billions of Naira were also lost to the flood disasters in many local government areas affected in the northern states.

The affected states are Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, Jigawa, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe and Bauchi.

 

In Kano State, a Director with the State Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation Agency (SERERA), Sabi’u Mohammed, said 12 people lost their lives in the disasters.

Person Of The Week - Nifesimi

Hi world!!! Let me guess, your weekend was fab...mine was too. Embrace the new week 'cos its got lots of great opportunities for you, believe me. I just discovered Nifesimi some few weeks back on instagram (where have I been right? I know!) and I love her already. Maybe 'cos I can relate to her soo well, maybe 'cos we shall some things in common...yes! we do; her legs (calves), her hair (natural), her skin tone and then her style is a  big inspiration.

Code of Conduct Tribunal issues fresh arrest warrant on Saraki

Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Yakubu Umar, has issued a fresh arrest warrant on Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki, after he failed to show up at the tribunal this morning. Are they not aware that the Court of Appeal granted a stay of execution order on their arrest warrant?

51 confirmed dead in multiple bomb blast in Maiduguri

51 people have so far been confirmed dead in the multiple bomb blast that rocked the Gomari and Ajilari areas of Maiduguri yesterday night. NEMA officials say the death toll may increase as many of the victims are in very critical conditions. Suspected Boko Hamarm members planted one of the bombs inside a mosque while people were praying. 

See The Things Naija Women Do To Find Husbands

 

Three percent of Nigerian ladies are undisturbed by their lack of a spouse but the  other 97% would do just anything to become Mrs. Somebody”. As we read on, we are going to see some unorthodox things Nigerian women will do in their quest to bag a husband! Some are bizarre, some are good and while some downright bad but if you are willing to try anything and getting a husband is the only activity left on your bucket list, you might want to try a few! (Men beware).

 

1)Snatching a friend or relation’s man.
All is fair in love and war! Rumor has it that women have resorted to locking their phones, hiding their men and coding their gist from so-called friends because it’s a jungle out there.

Nigeria wins Face of The World pageant (photos)

Stephanie Umogbai and Damola represented Nigeria and won The Crown for Face of the World international in the Male and Female categories at the Birmingham International  fashion Week in Birmingham. They are both currently wearing the crown for Face of the World Nigeria and they won Face of the World international after defeating 14 other countries and their reps. Stephanie also won most stylish Queen after stunning in her Amarelis by Lara outfits. See more photos after the cut...

CloseUp backs youth civic engagement at the University of Lagos Multipurpose Hall

 

The annual United Nations International Youth day aimed at sensitizing and empowering the Nigerian youth was this year commemorated on Monday,Aug 31st at the multipurpose hall in Unilag, Akoka, Lagos, with Closeup Naija Herbal, the leading Herbal toothpaste from Unilever Nigeria Plc as one of its proud sponsors. 
This event which was graced by dignitaries and notable names both in the political and corporate spheres had the full support of Closeup Naija Herbal which as a youth brand deemed it fit to identify with and celebrate the Nigerian Youths.