Why Obanikoro Can’t Pay His N100m Bail [WATCH]

An insight into why politicians who had controlled and squandered Billions of Naira cannot raise N100million for their own bail in a new policy of anti-corruption is shared by the National President of Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), Yusuf Zambuk in Lagos. Find out the opinion here.

Please watch this video after cut and tell us if you agree with him. 

I Need My Haters To Succeed- Cristiano Ronaldo

Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo is adamant that he is not worried about getting jeered and has made it clear criticism only inspires him to get the best out of himself. The Portugal international has endured a difficult start to the 2016-17 campaign and was recently booed by his own fans after failing to find the net in the 2-1 LaLiga win over Athletic Bilbao.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Messi Is Not My Friend But...

Cristiano Ronaldo has downplayed the significance of his rivalry with Lionel Messi and stressed that there is a mutual respect between them, even though the two are not friends. The Real Madrid star and his Barcelona counterpart have dominated the Ballon d'Or election over the past eight years and they are widely regarded as the two best players in the game.

How We Plan To Spend Loan- FG Gives Breakdown

Kemi Adeosun

The Federal Government has given details into how the widely reported loan it plans to borrow, will be spent. The FG had revealed that within the next three years, it plans to borrow $29.96bn from the World Bank, African Development Bank, and Japan International Co-operation Agency.

Alex Ferguson: Why Chelsea Will Not Win EPL Title

There is no doubt that former Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson was involved in his fair share of title races during his illustrious managerial career, and it seems he has ruled one massive club out of this year’s battle for the Premier
League trophy.

FOOTBALL STATS: See Unbelievable Contribution Of MSN To Barcelona

Saturday 25 October 2014, Barcelona's fearsome trio of five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, Uruguay star Luis Suarez and Brazilian poster-boy Neymar - MSN for short - played together for the first time. The South American trident made their mark just four minutes into a clash Luis Enrique's side would eventually lose 3-1 to old rivals Real Madrid, Suarez - making his Barca debut following a four-month ban picked up for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during the 2014 World Cup -

Is Real Madrid About To Sack Zidane? See The Coach They Are Eyeing

Thomas Tuchel

Borussia Dortmund Manager Thomas Tuchel feels it is "dangerous" to be flattered by links with Real Madrid, as his sole focus is on Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke claimed at the weekend the Champions League holders are "tracking" Tuchel but stressed he was not concerned about the prospect of the coach leaving Signal Iduna Park, where he is under contract until 2018.

Pep Guardiola: Why Yaya Toure Is Still Not In My Team

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims he would like to pick Yaya Toure for the EFL Cup derby against Manchester United but says there has been no change in their impasse. Guardiola announced last month Toure would not feature for the first team until he apologised for his agent Dimitri Seluk's outspoken criticism after the former Ivory Coast star was left out of City's Champions League squad.

Does He Know How Poor Nigerians Are? See Minister's Advice To Nigerians

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe has called on Nigerians to make conscious efforts at eating well always, stating that the benefits of eating healthy cannpt be over-emphasised.

Aisha Buhari Set To Star In Blockbuster Movie? [Photo]

The reactions following President Muhammadu Buhari's chauvinist comments about his wife - Aisha Buhari's kitchen and bedroom role has seem not to be letting off as Nigerians creatively churn out more memes to mock the situation.

How FG Is Using Satellite To Cut Running Cost Of Government

With the increasing recession across the country, many federal government agencies have started to think out solutions creatively as against the hitherto trend of waste akin to the agencies.

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Mikel Obi Lists Factors That Could Prevent Nigeria From Qualifying For World Cup

Super Eagles Captain has listed factors that could prevent the Nation's National team from qualifying for the football mundial in Russia 2018 urging the Nigeria football federation (NFF) to embrace ‘proper planning’ and learn from recent mistakes, as they bid for a third successive World Cup appearance in Russia.

Kelechi Iheanacho Rescues Point For Manchester City

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho saved a point for Manchester City and propelled them back to the top of the Premier League but are without a win in five games following Sunday's 1-1 draw with Southampton.

Arsene Wenger Speaks On Title Challenge, Raises Concerns Over Arsenal's Mentality

Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have the quality to claim a first Premier League crown since 2003-04 but has challenged his players to maintain their form over the course of the title race.

Central African Republic Is Worst Country To Be Young

The Central African Republic, CAR, is the worst country in the world to be a young person, an index by a group representing Commonwealth countries showed.

Social Media Awash As Buddhists Blast Cristiano Ronaldo For Posting Disrespectful Image

Portuguese and Real Madrid football star Cristiano Ronaldo has been severely criticized by Buddhists on social media after he uploaded a photo of himself posing with one of his legs on top of a Buddha statue.

Buhari Nominates Mamora, Pauline Tallen, Oguntade, Others As Ambassadors

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday sent names of forty- six non career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for screening and subsequent confirmation.

Samson Siasia Set To Sign Lucrative Coaching Deal

Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia is now in oil-rich Qatar in connection with a lucrative top coaching job.
“Siasia flew out to Qatar Friday (last week) afternoon. He is there to discuss a coaching post,” a top source informed.

Alex Iwobi Goes Lyrical On Arsenal's Champions League Prospect

Super Eagles youth prodigy Alex Iwobi has gone on to state that the Gunners are confident of finishing ahead of Paris-Saint Germain in their Champions League group. Arsenal have enjoyed a strong start to their European campaign so far and the Premier League giants claimed an impressive 6-0 victory over Ludogorets Razgrad on Wednesday night, lifting them to top spot in Group A.

Jose Mourinho Describes Critics As 'Einsteins', Says They Will...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hit back at "Einsteins" after Paul Pogba scored twice in a 4-1 win over Fenerbahce on Thursday, saying that the critics would rapidly change their opinions.

EFCC Trying To Deprive Me Of My Life Savings- Patience Jonathan

Wife of former Nigerian President, Patience Jonathan has explained in details how she accumulated in 15 years over $15million in bank accounts linked to her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr Goes Tough, Gives Conditions For Team Selection

Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has said he will not pick players he describes as “vacation players” who have failed to fight for first-team places after two invitations.

Mikel Obi Clears Air On Dollars Controversy

Super Eagles captain and Chelsea Midfielder Mikel Obi has denied media reports that he insisted that his teammates' win bonuses and allowances be paid in dollars.

AT LAST! Van Persie reveals Real Reasons Why He Left Manchester United

Robin Van Persie says he could still be playing for Manchester United if Alex Ferguson was still manager at Old Trafford.
The Netherlands international, 33, returns to his former club for the first time since leaving the club for Fenerbahce in July 2015

UNBELIEVABLE! Ghanaian Politicians Cook, Braid Hair For Citizens To Get Their Votes [Photos]

A Ghanaian politician has left many in shock after he cooked, braided hairs and did menial labour for people from his constituency for their votes.

Yemi Osinbajo Breaks Silence, Reveals How He Emerged Vice President

Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo has revealed  how he became President Muhammadu Buhari'srunning mate, saying 'somebody somewhere' recommended him for the position.

Tonto Dikeh Goes Spiritual After Receiving Lexus Jeep As Gift

Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has gone spiritual after her hubby surprised her with a 2017 Lexus LX 570.
The mother of one took to her Instagram account to make the big revelation. “I am indeed speechless by your love for me.

Another Supreme Court Justice Reveals How Amaechi, Onu Asked Him To Pervert Justice In Ekiti, Rivers, Ebonyi

It seems to be the days of Supreme court Justices making one allegation or another as another Justice of the Supreme Court whose home was raided by operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS, Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, has opened fresh can of worms, alleging

Luis Suarez Explains His Career Plans, Says...

Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez hopes to remain at Barcelona for the remainder of his career. Since joining Barca in 2014 Suarez has scored 93 goals in 108 appearances, winning the LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble in his first season with the club.

How Rotimi Amaechi Came To My House To Bribe Me- Justice Okoro

In a move by the judiciary to absolve itself of claims that some judges have been taking bribes, leading to their recent arrest by the Department of State Services (DSS) and further probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), one of the Supreme Court justices arrested by the DSS, Justice John Inyang Okoro, has alleged that he was targeted because he refused to help the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) deliver judgments in the Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Abia governorship election appeals that were favourable to the party.

Why 100 Chibok Girls Are Willing To Remain With Book Haram-Chibok Community Leader

Despite the fact that the Federal Government is negotiating the release of another 83 of the Chibok schoolgirls taken in a mass abduction two-and-a-half years ago, but more than 100 others appear unwilling to leave their Boko Haram Islamic extremist captors, a community leader said Tuesday.

RUSSIA 2018: Daniel Akpeyi Set To Make Return For Algeria

Super Eagles goalkeeper and South Africa-based goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi is set to be recalled by the Nigeria Football Federation for next month’s World Cup qualifier against Algeria.
“Akpeyi will return for the Algeria match as he has been playing well and regularly in South Africa,” a team official disclosed.
Akpeyi has been playing regularly for his South African club, Chippa United after he featured for Nigeria as one of the over aged players at the recent Rio Olympics.

JUDGES' ARREST: My Story- Nyesom Wike

Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, has given his own side of the story concerning the October 8, 2016, where he allegedly intervened in the midnight raid on the house of a judge, was not geared towards stopping the Depertment of State Services, DSS, from arresting the judge, but to ensure that the right process was followed.

WOW! See How Much Samuel Ero'o Is Betting On Club's Relegation Survival

Indomitable Lion of Cameroon  striker, Samuel Eto’o has placed a bet of 100,000 euro(about N34.4m) that his club Antalyaspor will not only beat relegation, but will finish in the top ten.
Antalyaspor are stuck to the bottom of the Turkish Super Lig table and discontent is rife among fans. On Monday they were seconds away from winning their first league game of the season at the seventh attempt, but Rizespor scored in stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw.

How Ayo Fayose Forcefully Secured Release Of Fani-Kayode's Wife-EFCC

Fayose and Mrs Fani-Kayode

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified on the matter concerning the arrest of erstwhile Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode's wife, saying that the wife of Femi Fani-Kayode and her child are not in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and were never detained by the Commission, the commission has said.
The clarification follows claims by the former minister that his wife and eight-month-old baby were arrested at an Edo-Ekiti branch of a bank and detained by EFCC operatives as she went there to withdraw some money.

Tears As Upcoming Comedian Tragically Dies [Photos]

Ugo

The Nigerian comedy industry has been thrown into mourning as an upcoming Nigerian comedian is reportedly dead.
The actual cause of death has not been disclosed, it is indicated that Ugo passed away due to a relapsed of an infection in his leg.
His colleagues and friends like Alibaba have since taken to social media to mourn him.

CAF AWARDS: Etim Esin Speaks On Mikel, Iheanacho, Musa's Chances

Former Nigeria international, Etim Esin, has dismissed the likelihood of Super Eagles stars Mikel Obi, Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho emerging as 2016 CAF Africa Player of the Year.
On Saturday, CAF released a list of 30 players for this year’s award and included the three Nigerians. Among the players names include: Algeria and Leicester City forward, Riyad Mahrez, current Africa Player of the Year, Pierre-Emerick

NUC Scraps Sub-Degree Diploma Programmes, To Review University Curriculum

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has scrapped sub-degree diploma programmes in the country’s university system, its Executive Secretary, Abubakar Adamu, said on Monday. Mr. Adamu said universities currently running the programmes have been directed to begin to wind down immediately. The NUC scribe, who was speaking at the end of a meeting with vice chancellors of federal, state and private universities, also

How EFCC Arrested Obanikoro Hours After Returning To Nigeria

Former Nigeria Minister of State for Defense and two-time gubernatorial aspirant in Lagos,  Musiliu Obanikoro, who returned to Nigeria from the United States on Saturday, has been arrested by the EFCC. Obanikoro, also a former ambassador to Ghana, fled Nigeria in 2015 after former President Goodluck Jonathan lost his bid for re-election.

See Who Arsene Wenger Is Willing To Break The Bank For

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger conceded the Londoners will have to break the bank to ensure Mesut Ozil signs a new contract. Ozil's current deal expires in 2018 but the Germany international wants improved terms to remain at the Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old also wants to be part of a winning team, with Arsenal without a Premier League title since 2004.
And as Wenger remained coy over Ozil's future, the Frenchman quipped: "If you have a good bank, call me." Wenger added: "I don't think he needs convincing. He wants to stay here.

Is Rooney Hurting? See What Jose Mourinho Has To Say

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says Wayne Rooney is hurting and afte he was again left on the bench against Liverpool. Rooney, 30, is going through a difficult period, dropped by England for their World Cup qualifier against Slovenia after Mourinho had already benched him in the Premier League.

Jose Mourinho Disagrees With Ball Possession Stat, Says...

Manchester united manager Jose Mourinho claimed Liverpool and not Manchester United should be criticised for their cautious
approach at Anfield as the highly-anticipated fixture ended in a dour draw.
United produced a performance typical of a Mourinho-led team on the road, stifling their in- form opponents to earn a share of the spoils on Monday.

How Emir Of Kano Caused A Stir With His 'I Love Jesus' Instagram Post

Reactions are still trailling the post on Instagram attributed to the Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi. Almost everyone was taken unawares when lastweek, the Emir of Kano, Mohammed Sanusi, took to his Instagram account to profess his love for Jesus Christ. The former CBN governor posted a photo with the caption:

Amaju Pinnick Mourns With Family Of Slain 3SC Footballer, Izu Joseph

Izu Joseph

The Nigeria Football Federation through its President Amaju Pinnick  has commiserated with the family of Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan (3SC) defender Izu Joseph, who was killed on Sunday, reportedly by a stray bullet from a member of the Joint Task Force.

Buhari Should Face Me Like A Man And Leave My 8-Month Son Alone-Fani-Kayode

One- time Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has made a scathing remarks about the Bubari adminstration following the arrest of his wife, Mrs Precious Fani- Kayode, by the Economic and Finacial Crime Commission on Monday in Ado-Ekiti, saying
that the government of President Buhari is sick and cowardly.

Real Reason Why Fani- Kayode's Wife Was Arrested By EFCC

Former Minister of Aviation and Director General of Goodluck Jonathan Campaign organization in the 2015 General election, Femi Fani-Kayode has faced several ordeals in the hands of Anti- graft agencies, but nobody including the ex- minister ever thought his wife, Precious would one day be a guest at the Economic and Financial Crime Commission.
But Mrs Fani- Kayode practically spent the whole of Monday in the custody of EFCC.

See Who Is Praising Nigeria's Isaac Success For His MVP Performance

Watford Fc forward Troy Deeney has backed Isaac Success to continue wreaking "havoc" on the Premier League after the Watford forward gave Middlesbrough's Antonio Barragan a torrid time on Sunday. Jose Holebas' thunderous goal was enough to seal a 1-0 win for the Hornets, Boro's third defeat in a row at home.

Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr Gives Reasons Why Enyeama Might Return To The National Team

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has disclosed that former skipper Vincent Enyeama will return to the national team if Nigeria qualifies for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Edition.
The German stated this in an interview with CompleteSports.

He responded with an answer that indicated that he made a successful attempt to call Enyeama and convince him to return

How Popular OAP Tools Oniru Was Caught Photo-shopping Her Body Shape [Photo]

The controversial picture in focus

Beat FM On Air Personality, Toolz Oniru Demuren has been accused of doctoring her body size to hide some fat which has become the latest trend on social media in a desperate bid to appeal to public eye.

Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte Explains Victor Moses' Role At Chelsea

Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte has been speaking on the role of Nigerian forward, Victor Moses at Chelsea.
Victor Moses had been going on loan for the past two seasons before the arrival of the Italian Gaffer, Conte- two stints at Liverpool Fc and West Ham united. But Conte said he decided to take a look in at the forward before concluding on him.
Conte said: “When I arrived at Chelsea I told the club I wanted to see Victor in pre-season because I knew him very well and I knew about his great potential.