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Praise God! kidnapped boy David Olupitan returns home (Photo)

Good news, guys. Some days ago we brought you news that 11 year old David Olupitan had been kidnapped. He was abducted from his parents' home in Mile 2 Estate in Lagos. Guess what! The young boy has been found. And according to his family friend, David had walked back home on his own from Mushin to Mile 2. See tweets after the cut...

Video: Nigerians in South Africa sharpening their weapons to face the xenophobic attackers

The only form of defense is to attack they say. In the 90s, this was how Nigerians and other nationalities were constantly attacked by eta boys in Hillbrow and yeoville which left many dead, so the Nigerians armed themselves and faced the dance of death. They have guns and we have guns too, they kill and we kill too. We will end up killing ourselves for nothing. Africa unite...SAY NO TO XENOPHOBIA!!!

Watch video after the cut..

Ebola test drug saved monkey lives: trial results

An experimental drug saved the lives of monkeys infected with the Ebola virus strain responsible for the current west African outbreak, according to test results published Wednesday.

See photo of Sacked Police IGP Suleiman Abba's official handover to Solomon Arase

The Inspector General of Police who was sacked by president Jonathan, has officially handed over to his successor Solomon Arase .

The new Inspector General,Arase holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Law and Bachelors and Masters degree in political science and strategic studies .

Where's Shekau? Nigerians Mock Boko Haram Leader over absense at Time 100 Gala

After the backlash following Boko Haram's leader's inclusion in the Time 100 most influential 2015 list, Nigerians wondered if he would appear at the Gala which honours the influential 100.They were disappointed when Shekau was no where to be seen and many took to twitter to mock him, for being a coward..He is now trending ..

Did they really expect him to be there? Lol

Female staff of Sweet Sensation jailed for 266 years for stealing employer’s N8million(Photo)

Oluremi Olayinka, a female staff of popular eatery, Sweet Sensation, was on Wednesday convicted and sentenced to 266 years imprisonment by Justice A.A Akinyemi of Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta, for stealing N8million belonging to her employer.

Super Eagles star and Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi turns 28

Chelsea Football Club, has hailed Nigerian midfielder, John Mikel Obi as he turns 28. One of its sponsor, Samsung also hailed the midfield maestro.

Why President Jonathan Fired IGP Suleiman Abba

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, yesterday, became the first major casualty of the just concluded general elections, which President Goodluck Jonathan and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, lost to the opposition.

Davido reveals his most cherished asset

You can have everything money can buy but if you don't have education then you don't have anything.  Read Davido's Instagram post below then you can understand what I mean..

Photo: Flavour N'abania and forever young Awilo Longomba in a new pic

Instagram post from the crooner. Guys looking good..

Chicago mother arrested for raping a man at gunpoint

Ciera Ross, a mother of two, has been arrested and charged with raping a man. According to CBS Chicago, Ross and a friend were driving on the North Side of Chicago when they saw a man walking down the street in late July.

Xenophobia: FG summons S’African envoy, demands compensation

The Federal Government has summoned the South African  High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Lulu Mnguni, to protest against the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreigners.

South Africa say they can’t guarantee attacks won’t happen again

South Africans have said they cannot guarantee that there will not be xenophobic attacks in the country again.

BBA Tayo Faniran celebrates birthday in style

 It was Tayo's birthday last sunday and BBA housemates came to Nigeria to celebrate with him. See more pics after cut...

See South Africa's Minister of Small Business Development view on Xenophobia

You have seen what she said. Now what do you have to say??

Bruce Jenner seen wearing striped dress outside Malibu home

Bruce Jenner was just photographed for the first time wearing women’s clothing in new photos published by the New York Daily News.

Ondo deaths: Conflict between traditional beliefs and science

WHAT happened in Irele, a remote and agrarian community in Ondo State, last week can best be described as a conflict between traditional beliefs and science.

ISIS, Taliban Announce Jihad Against Each Other

Mashaal Radio has published a report stating that Daesh and Taliban group have announced Jihad against each other.

Suspected hacker arraigned by EFCC for N68bn theft

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday, arraigned one Stephen Omaidu before Justice M. A. Nasir of Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja, on a two-count charge bordering on theft to the tune of N68.028 billion.

‘Hausa, Yoruba conspiracy against Jonathan must be addressed before May 29′

BENIN CITY—THE South South Voice, a pressure group in the Niger Delta, has described as unacceptable the way and manner the North and the West truncated the second term ambition of President Goodluck Jonathan and warned that the nation may face another round of crisis unless issues relating to alleged conspiracy against the people of the South South is addressed.

Keshi calls two-year contract extension as Nigeria coach a "slave contract"

Abuja (AFP) - Stephen Keshi on Tuesday agreed to a new two-year contract to coach Nigeria's national men's football team, ending months of uncertainty and speculation over his future.

Go face your charges in US, we are not in the same class - Tinubu tells Buruji Kashamu

Lagos—National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has blasted controversial businessman and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP senator-elect, Prince Buruji Kashamu. 

HIV outbreak in Indiana affecting residents' quality of life

AUSTIN, Ind. (AP) — Main Street in this southern Indiana city is lined with blooming dogwood and redbud trees and punctuated by a short stretch of well-kept storefronts. It's a tidy appearance that masks a darker side of the community — the worst HIV outbreak in state history, which health officials warn hasn't yet peaked.

Spokesman: Alabama woman left to join ISIS

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (AP) — A spokesman for a Muslim couple in Alabama on Monday said their 20-year-old daughter fled a Birmingham suburb to join Islamic State extremists in Syria after being recruited via the Internet.

ECOWAS persuades S'Africa to punish perpetrators of xenophobic attacks

The Economic Community of West African States has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of the xenophobic attacks on fellow Africans by South African mobs.

Photo of Tsarnaev giving middle finger in cell shown at trial

BOSTON — During a dramatic first day of the penalty phase in the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, federal prosecutors showed the jury an image of the convicted Boston Marathon bomber giving the middle finger to a security camera at the courthouse.

Mysterious Radioactive Drone Lands On Japanese Prime Minister’s Office

A small drone landed on the Tokyo office of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Wednesday, then later tested positive for radiation.

El-Rufai’s campaign coordinator killed by gunmen

Markus Ishaya, a campaign coordinator to the Kaduna State Governor-elect, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, was on Tuesday killed by unknown gunmen.

Ishaya Bamaiyi says court registrar aided Fred Ajudua to defraud him of $330,000

The Chief of Army Staff under the late former military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, Lt.Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (retd.), on Tuesday, narrated to a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja how he was allegedly swindled by an alleged serial fraudster, Fred Ajudua, with the aid of a suspended court registrar, Mrs. Oluronke Rosulu.

Ondo lawmakers issue impeachment notice against deputy gov

The Ondo State House of Assembly on Tuesday issued an impeachment notice against the Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Ali Olanusi.

(UPDATED) Jonathan fires IGP Abba, appoints Arase

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday sacked Mr. Suleiman Abba, as the Inspector-General of Police.

Oritsefemi reveals the identity of his hacker and ...she's his fiancee(Photos)

Lol..Yesterday, Oritsefemi's instagram account was hacked, revealing messages he sent to various girls,trying to hook up with them...

This morning,he revealed the face of his hacker and it turns out to be his fiancee.They have been together for two years ..He has two daughters from different women and earlier said he is not marrying any of them.

Can you blame her for posting the messages of her man trying to hit up chicks saying "Ï'm a Nigerian  international superstar"".lol

Photo: Another Kid abducted in Lagos

 What is going on in Lagos? Barely hours after a 3 year old girl was rescued after being abducted in a church in Lagos, another young boy has been abducted again..This is a worrisome trend.Hope he is found soon!. See the post after the cut...

Egypt's ousted President Morsi jailed for 20 years

An Egyptian court has sentenced former President Mohammed Morsi to 20 years in jail for ordering the arrest and torture of protesters during his rule.

Gbagam!! Big Sean & Ariana Grande Split after Dating For 8 Months

Ariana Grande and boyfriend Big Sean have splitted after eight months of dating. According to Us Weekly, their reps confirmed the breakup to them in a joint statement. They said:

“They both deeply care for each other and remain close friends. We kindly ask that the media respect their wish for privacy regarding this personal matter at this time."

Man trekked from Lagos to Abuja to celebrate Buhari’s victory

Suleiman Hashimu also called ‘The traveller’ has arrived Abuja this evening.

Recall that Suleiman had promised to trek from Lagos to Abuja if the then All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate. Rtd. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari wins the 2015 Presidential election. He however started his journey when General Buhari won the election. He has however arrived Abuja this evening after trekking for many weeks.

The 33-year-old solo trekker arrived Lapai in Niger state three days ago amidst a befitting welcome from the people of the state. He lodged at the Lapai palace and had to pass two nights there to treat injuries to his legs caused by the long trek from Lagos. Pictured below  is Suleiman wearing the red shirt and carrying a strap bag. He was given a rousing welcome by Abuja residents.

According to an eyewitness, the presence of Suleiman in Abuja attracted traffic.The bike men in town were busy displaying their riding skills while hundreds of onlookers stood by to give him a rousing welcome.

When asked why he had embarked on such a mission, Suleiman said he wanted to fulfil a promise he made two years ago.

“I made the promise for this mission to show my love for the leader of the masses, General Muhammadu Buhari, and for the 13-day journey I have embarked upon, I have condemned five pairs of canvass shoes.”

“I made adequate financial provisions for cross-country trek, but since my journey started, I haven’t spent anything from the money since I’ve been warmly welcomed in every town or village I’ve had passed”, he added.

Hasheem, who is on a record breaking mission, is, however, not aware if Buhari knows of him but with his mission aimed at getting to Abuja before May 29 to celebrate with the new president at his inauguration ceremony, there are high chances of Hasheem meeting with the president-elect.

3year old girl kidnapped from Church in Surulere has been found in Ogun

Little Oluwabunmi Ajelerowho was kidnapped from her church, Surulere Baptist Church Lagos on Sunday April 19th has been found in Abeokuta, Ogun state. She was found yesterday April 20th and is now back safe with her family.

Graphic: Body of ISIS commander paraded in a glass coffin as he's handed over to authorities

72 year old Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, who was one of late Saddam Hussein's most trusted henchmen in Ba'ath Party and later became an ISIS commander has died in fighting in Tikrit. al-Douri, who was one of the world's most wanted man and had a $10million bounty on his head was killed during fighting with government troops in Salahuddin province, north of Baghdad, on Friday according to Iraqi officials. The man, popularly known as King of Clubs, was fighting alongside ISIS militants.

Severe Storms Leave Three Dead In Australia

Two men and a woman were found dead by police in a house in Dungog in the Hunter region of NSW.

NSW police said a cause of death has not yet been determined and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

The Dungog Chronicle reports that the three deceased people were all elderly, and that another couple aged in their 70s have been rescued by SES crews as they dangled form a gutter.

This afternoon an evacuation centre has been set up at Dungog High School in Eloiza Street, Dungog. Authorities say residents should bring necessary personal medication and that small pets are welcome.

Authorities are warning of damaging winds, rain, flooding and surf into the night.

From the Bureau of Meteorology: “A severe weather warning remains in place today for destructive and damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and dangerous surf conditions for the Sydney metropolitan, Hunter and Central Coast, Wollongong and Illawarra regions.

“The conditions are being caused by an intense low pressure system combined with a strengthening high pressure ridge over the southern Tasman Sea.

“The low is expected to move slowly southwards today, staying close to the heavily populated coastal regions including Newcastle, the Central Coast, Sydney and Wollongong. Severe weather conditions are expected to ease later today (Tuesday) and into Wednesday.

The Bureau of Meteorology this afternoon sent 100,000 texts to Hunter valley residents warning of flash flooding and intense rainfall into the night.

U.S. Court Recognizes Chimpanzees As “Legal Persons” For First Time

In a historic moment for animal rights, two chimpanzees, Hercules and Leo, were recognized by a New York court as legal persons Monday.