Taiwan swears in it's first female president

Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's first female president was sworn into office this morning after winning the presidential polls in January. Almost 700 dignitaries from 59 countries watched Tsai, leader of the Beijing-skeptic Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), receive the presidential seal at Taipei’s Ching-kuo Hall.

NYSC announces postponement of Batch A Stream II programme

The management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has announced the indefinite postponement of the 2016 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation programme, which was earlier billed to start on Saturday.

The management of the scheme, in a statement issued on Thursday, said a new date would be made public in due time.

APC threatens to expel Senator Shehu Sani for supporting NLC

The Publicity Secretary of APC in Kaduna state, Salisu Wusono, says his party is considering disciplinary actions against Senator Shehu Sani that may lead to his expulsion. Speaking to newsmen in Kaduna yesterday May 19th, Wusono said Sani is working against their party by speaking in favor of the NLC in the debate against the removal of oil subsidy.‎

Ibori London Trial; Thursday's Court Proceedings

Counsel to Chief James Onanefe Ibori, Thursday May 19, 2016 told the Southwark Court, Londonm that there may be no fair trial in the confiscation hearing of James Ibori that is due to start in June at a Southwark Crown Court in London.

According to a press statement signed by Ibori's Media Assistant, Tony Eluemunor, Ibori's lawyer said this during Thursday's preliminary hearing preparatory to the confiscation trial against Ibori that is due to start in June.

FRANK EDWARDS & DON MOEN SET TO RELEASE COLLABORATIVE ALBUM – “GRACE”

Top Nigerian Gospel Artist, Frank Edwards has announced the upcoming release of his collaborative album with Veteran Gospel Legend, Don Moen. Frank Edwards has always shared videos and posts of their meetings and studio recording moments over the years and finally, the moment everyone has been waiting for, is at hand Sharing a post on his instagram page with the album artwork, Frank shares: “Are you ready world? Don Moen and Frank Edwards, 6 Tracks deep worship, we are finally ready” This would be the first ever collaborative album between two renowned American and Nigerian Artists in the history of the Nigerian Music Industry.

Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi with his son-in-law and daughter

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II is pictured in London with his daughter, Shahida and her husband, Abdulkahadir Baba Ahmed.

Jussie Smollett remains on Empire

Some days back, it was thought that the Empire star Jussie Smollett's time was over following his tweet on 12th May after the show, even after fans called out on him. But he was still alive on the episode aired last night.

Michael Jackson’s father Joe Jackson hospitalized

87 year old Joe Jackson, father of the late Michael Jackson, has been hospitalized with an undiagnosed ailment. According to TMZ, the father of 11, whose children also include Janet and Latoya Jackson and members of The Jackson 5, was recently admitted to a hospital after a Doctor’s check-up.

A source close to the family said:

I regret trekking for Buhari -Suleman Hashimu

The man who trekked to celebrate Buhari’s victory Hashimu Suleiman has expressed his feelings, by saying his greatest mistake was to trek for Buhari. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the way Buhari has been ruling Nigeria in the last one year .

Usher brings his wife to the red carpet for the first time

The singer brought his wife, Grace Miguel, to their first red carpet appearance together as husband and wife at the premiere of his new movie, Hands of Stone, where Usher played Sugar Ray, in Cannes yesterday. Usher and Grace secretly wed last year after being together for nearly 7 years

Scott Eastwood signs to appear in ‘Fast & Furious 8’

Scott Eastwood has signed to appear in the next Fast & Furious film. Following in the footsteps of Charlize Theron, who confirmed her part as the villain in Fast & Furious 8 last week, Eastwood has also confirmed his role in the car-based franchise.

ASUU begins indefinite strike over hike in petrol price

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been directed to join the NLC in the strike action over the increased pump price of petrol.

National President of the association, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, sent out a letter to the congress nationwide yesterday May 17th. According to Ogunyemi, the move by the government to remove oil subsidy and increase fuel pump price from N86.50 to N145 per liter is obnoxious and callous.

NLC members led by factional leader, stage protest in Abuja

Factional leader of NLC, Ayuba Wabba and his loyalists in NLC are presently holding a protest on the streets of Abuja. They are calling for the immediate reduction in price of petrol.

Photos from protesting NLC workers in Ogun state stage

Some members of the NLC in Ogun state are presently staging a protest in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital over the increased pump price of petrol...

NLC members stage protest in Benin city

Empire star "Jussie Smollett" announces his time on Empire is over

Empire actor Jussie Smollett hinted at his departure via Twitter after his character was shot and rushed into surgery in Wednesday’s episode of Fox’s hit music drama.

As of Thursday morning, more than 2,000 fans had retweeted the message as Twitter users asked what it signaled for his character Jamal’s future. Smollett has been a fixture on the show since its debut in 2015, playing Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson) and Lucious Lyon’s (Terrence Howard) gay son who transforms into a music superstar.

The actor has remained mum after sending out the tweet, and a rep for Smollett and Fox have not yet responded to EW’s request for comment.

Increase in fuel price will add to the suffering of the poor- Sen. Shehu Sani

The Senator representing Kaduna Central in the senate shared his opinion on his Facebook wall...

YBNL Princess Temmie Ovwasa begins media tour

YBNL Nation’s newest act, Temmie Ovwasa aka YBNL Princess, has officially started her first media tour since signing with the label. The artiste who was recently unveiled by label boss, Olamide, visited Naija FM 102.7 to kick off the tour.

Wizkid to Perform at Wireless Festival 2016

Big Sean, Fergie, WizKid and more will join headliners Calvin Harris, Chase & Status and US rapper J.Cole at the festival, taking place at London’s Finsbury Park.

Ifechukwude ft Oritsefemi in new song - O Gee

O Gee Isichei, known by his stage name O GEE,was born in delta state. A songwriter / Recording artist signed to Nobleways entertainment, He was born on September 12 and is a graduate in estate management from Federal poly nekede imo state. the debuts with Collect (Ifechukwude) which he features the Musical Taliban Oritse Femi, the video was directed by Avalon Okpe.

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Nigerian man nabbed in India with Marijuana worth Rs 1.95 lakh

The anti-narcotics cell (ANC) of the city crime branch on Monday  May 9, arrested a Nigerian man from Krushna Bazaar chowk in Sangvi, India for allegedly possessing Hashish (marijuana) worth Rs 1.95 lakh. A team headed by police inspector Shrikant Navale and assistant inspector Ajay Waghmare arrested Onyekachi Namika Uchenna (26), currently staying at Masjid Bundar in Mumbai.

NLC vows to resist fuel increase

The Nigeria Labor Congress, NLC, has vowed to resist the increment in petroleum product announced yesterday by the Federal government. Minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, announced that the Federal Government was removing oil subsidy and put the new figure for petrol price at about N145 liter. The statement from NLC which was signed by its general secretary Peter Ozo-Eson reads in part...

FG removes subsidy, petrol to now sell for N145 per litre

According to Vanguard, the Nigerian Government have removed subsidy from sale of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol with immediate effect. NNPC sources this afternoon said marketers are now free to bring in cargoes and sell, subject to meeting standard quality control.

Flavour finally open up about dating Chidinma

Many have often wondered why Flavour and Chidinma always seem to  strike romantic poses whenever they appear together and this was further reinforced by their kiss in the music video for ‘Ololufe’.

Rihanna Launches Global Scholarship Program

The singer has announced a new global scholarship program, which will assist students from various countries in attaining a U.S. university education.

Dangote donates 2 Billion Naira, partner to provide feeding in Ramadan

Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno state on Monday received Alhaji Aliko Dangote who was in the state to personally visit IDP camps and commiserate them over their plight as a result of Boko Haram insurgency. He said that the Dangote Foundation will collaborate with the Borno state Government to determine the immediate needs of the IDPs to enable the Foundation adequately response to it and, equally promised to contact other well-meaning people to assist the IDPs.