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26 year old Ijeoma Nwachukwu went missing last Saturday January 11th after telling a staff of her aunt’s that she was going to meet up with her boyfriend of over two years…some guy named Ifeanyi. According to family sources, Ijeoma left home around 9.30 that Saturday morning to her aunt’s ...

The wife of Indian minister Shashi Tharoor has been found dead, following reports he had an affair, Indian media say. Sunanda Pushkar is reported to have been found dead in a five-star hotel in Delhi, according to police sources. The couple became embroiled in controversy over a series of Twitter ...

Indian human resources minister’s wife hacked his Twitter account and posted messages implying he was�having an affair�with a Pakistani journalist. Shashi Tharoor, also known as ‘Minister Twitter’ for his love of the social messaging site – was left acutely embarrassed after the messages appeared on his feed.They suggested to his ...

According to a statement by Presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, Air Marshall Alex Badeh is the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing Admiral Ola Ibrahim.�Major-General Kenneth Tobiah Jacob Minimah takes over from Lt.-General Azubike O. Ihejirika as Chief of Army Staff. STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE � PRESIDENT JONATHAN APPROVES CHANGES IN ...

Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has finally resigned, according to a new report today by Punch. Yesterday, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur had�denied claims that he has resigned from his position through a statement signed by his Senior Media Assistant on Media, Mr. Oliver Okpala.

When asked during his #AskTBJoshua question &�Answer�session on his official facebook page…. .. QUESTION: “T.B. Joshua, what do you have to say about same sex marriage � I mean, gays and lesbians?” ANSWER: “Judge not, so that you will not be judged (Matthew 7:1). We should talk to people to ...

Callistus Ewelike, a photojournalist with the News Agency of Nigeria & current official photographer of President Jonathan was reportedly shot at close range in front of his house in the Nyanya area of Abuja around�10pm�on Monday January 13th. Callistus, who is attached to the State House, Abuja, was said to ...

His media aide just released a statement denying earlier reports that he’s resigned. �Be informed that contrary to the report making waves in the internet and other social media, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has not tendered any resignation letter to any person or ...

The United States today criticized Nigeria for approving a law that punishes same-sex marriage with prison, because the law will restrict basic human rights.� According to their Secretary of State, John Kerry, United States was �deeply concerned” by Nigeria’s new law which �dangerously restricts freedom of assembly, association and expression ...

The Portugal and Real Madrid striker beat Argentine and Barcelona player Lionel Messi and France and Bayern Munich player Franck Ribery to win the 2013 FIFA Ballon D’or award. Ronaldo won it in 2008 but lost to Messi in 2009, 2010, 2011, & 2012.

A 9-year-old prodigy girl, Anjola Victoria, has passed her WAEC exams the November/December 2013 West African Examination Council (WAEC). Read the story of her success in the interview with the Sun Newspapers: What was your experience during the period of GCE exams? I studied a lot during the period of ...

In spite of protests from some countries, President Goodluck Jonathan has signed Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill 2013 into law. Some foreign embassies were shocked by the development leading to ‘curious’ inquiries from the Federal Government.� But despite the inquiries, the Federal Government said there is no going back. The ...

Pope Francis yesterday baptised the child of an unmarried couple during a ceremony in the Sistine Chapel, in Rome. According to DailyMail, the unnamed parents and their child took part in the traditional Baptism Of The Lord mass with 31 others, commemorating the day St John baptised Jesus. The Pope ...

Authorities of St. Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Virginia, in the United States today that Mrs. Stella Oduah did obtain a first degree in Business Administration at the institution in 1982, with concentration in Accounting. St Paul’s registrar, Ms. Helen Jackson, reiterated however, that the school has never had a postgraduate ...

Yaya Toure beats Mikel Obi to be crowned African Player of the Year 2013By Phillip Eta on January 9, 2014� Cote d’Ivoire midfielder, Yaya Toure, has been announced as the African player of the Year 2013, at the Glo/CAF Awards held on Thursday evening, at the Eko Hotels in Lagos. ...

According to Sahara Reporters Controversial Lagos miracle pastor, Pastor Ofuche Ukoha aka “Sign Fireman” has been implicated in a ritual murder scandal involving an 18 years old boy, Ikechukwu Friday in his church who strangled a 12 year old teenage girl while trying to obtain feaces from her for ritual ...

The rankings of Africa’s top higher education institutions has been �provided by the 4 International Colleges & Universities (4icu). 4icu is an international higher education search engine and directory reviewing accredited Universities and Colleges in the world. 4icu.org includes 11,160 Colleges and Universities, ranked by web popularity, in 200 countries. ...

A bomb blast reportedly hit the Ahoada High Court, Rivers State today. A statement by Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP confirmed the incident . According to reports, the bombing of the court where Justice Charles N. Wali usually holds court, occurred on Monday morning a few ...

Press Statement from Edo State Government Governor Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole survived a motor accident at Ewu Village along the ever-busy Benin-Auchi road in Edo State at about�9.45am Saturday, 28th December 2013�on his way back to Benin City from his Iyamho Village. The incident occurred at about�9.45am�at Ewu, in Edo Central ...

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted in very strong terms over the 11-page letter purportedly written by his daughter Iyabo Obasanjo and exclusively published by Vanguard yesterday where he was described as a liar, manipulator and a woman beater. A call was put through to the former president yesterday by ...