Eaglets beat Mali 2-0, win U17 World Cup

Nigeria retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar. According to FIFA.com,Victor Osimhen stole the show once again thanks to his record-breaking tenth goal of the tournament, with Funsho Bamgboye adding a second moments later. Samuel Diarra had saved an early Osinachi Ebere penalty as the Malians played their part in an entertaining finale to Chile 2015.

LASU workers celebrate VC’s exit

Lagos State University workers yesterday celebrated the exit of their Vice Chancellor, Prof John Oladapo Obafunwa.

Decked in Aso Ebi (uniform) earmarked for the occasion, the workers hired drummers and praise singers for a thankgiving at the university’s main gate.

Masqueraders protest in Osun

It was an unusual sight yesterday as six masqueraders joined protesters in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government of Osun State to protest against the proposed merger of tertiary institutions.

The rumour had continued to spread in communities hosting the institutions – the State Polytechnic, Ikire, the State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, the State College of Education, Ila and State College

Ex-Chelsea doctor Carneiro to sue Mourinho – report

Eva Carneiro received the brunt of Jose Mourinho’s criticism after rushing on to treat Eden Hazard

Former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro is launching an individual legal 
claim against the club’s embattled manager Jose Mourinho, Britain’s Press 
Association reported on Monday.

It follows last week’s reports that Carneiro’s lawyers had served notice on the
club that she intends to seek a claim for constructive dismissal.

Golden Eaglets beat Brazil 3-0, qualify for semifinal

Golden Eaglets

FIFA 2015 U-17 World Cup

Stranded Nigerian delegation lament delay in getting Chile visas

Defending champions, Nigeria, yesterday proved too much for Brazil in
 the first quarterfinals of the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup, beating the
 Samba Boys 3-0 yesterday in Vina del Mar, Chile.

Femi Jacobs turns nightfall Taxi Driver

     

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            All is now set for the premiere of the movie,  Taxi Driver (Oko Ashewo). The movie is a hilarious comedy drama about working in Lagos at night, as a taxi driver.  Adigun played by AMVCA winner, Femi Jacobs, is a 31-year old naive village mechanic coming to Lagos for the first time. His decision comes following the sudden death of his father, a man he never truly knew… yet a man very popular in his village as the iconic Lagos taxi driver, Akanmu.

Wife accused of hiring assassins to kill her husband so she could inherit his wealth

Mr Polycarp Okumu, a Mombasa based tycoon has taken his wife to court after she hired hit-men to murder him so that she can inherit his wealth. Ms Rose Adhiambo and her house help, Ms Doris Akinyi, allegedly hired hitmen to kill Mr Okumu at Beach Road estate in Mombas. She was detained by police for 10 days.

Boko Haram Releases Photos Of Its Rocket-Making Factory

Boko Haram sect today released some photos of its rocket-making factory while carefully excluding the location. The photos were released today on Twitter via a handle; Terror Monitor. See more photos after the cut. At this point only God can really tell the mission of these guys.

Cotainer falls along Oshodi road, causes traffic gridlock

Cotainer falls along Oshodi road, causes traffic gridlock

A container fell on Oshodi road this afternoon and this has caused a major traffic gridlock in that part of Lagos. Motorist are now being advised use alternative routes. More photos after the cut...

Cynthia Morgan reveals her celebrity crush

Everybody has somebody they fantasized about in their secret world of dreams. Sometimes, it may be so embarrassing one may not even want to come to terms with the yearnings. Even celebrities are not off the hook in this regard. As people wish these celebrities live in their secret worlds, these celebrities also have people they play fantasy with in their own secret world too.

Obasanjo welcomes the Ooni of Ife designate

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was among the dignitaries that welcomed the Ooni of Ife designate, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi to Ile Ife yesterday October 28th. Another pic after the cut...

Senate to confirm Amaechi, 17 other remaining ministerial nominees today

Senate to confirm Amaechi, 17 other remaining ministerial nominees today

The senate is expected to confirm the ministerial nomination of former Rivers state governor Rotimi Amaechi and 17 other nominees today October 28th. The senate concluded the screening of the ministerial nominees yesterday October 28th. 

Nig 6 Aus 0: Osimhen leads imperious Eaglets past Aussies

Reigning FIFA U-17 World Cup champions Nigeria advanced to a quarter-final meeting against Brazil on the back of a hat-trick from the impressive Victor Osimhen, ending Australia’s run with a one-sided 6-0 victory in Vina Del Mar.

SHOOTING OF VARSITY STUDENT: Ogun Police quiz KWAM 1

ABEOKUTA — Men of Ogun State Police Command, Tuesday, quizzed a popular fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly called KWAM 1, over the shooting of a student of Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, three weeks ago.

New Ooni makes grand entrance into Ife ahead of his coronation

The Ooni of Ife designate, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi, this afternoon made a grand entrance into the ancient city of Ile Ife in Osun state ahead of his coronation as the 51st Ooni of Ife. He takes over from Oba Okunade Sijuwade who died in July. Ogunwusi was received at the Ife Ibadan Tollgate. 

The Moment Gov Abiola Ajimobi found out about his tribunal victory

Shared by his official photographer - Tola Nialli. Pictured above is the moment Gov of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi received the call of victory on his win at the election petition tribunal. He went on to speak to press and today received various business associations in Oyo State as they paid him a congratulatory visit in his office. More photos after the cut

How To Get Rid Of DARK ARMPITS

 The three ways;

1. Potatoes

The mild acidic property present in potatoes is a great natural bleaching agent. Unlike strong bleaching agents, it will not cause skin irritation.

Facebook’s Zuckerberg in India to get ‘next billion online’

Facebook chief executive and founder Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday he believes India will be crucial to getting “the next billion online” and helping to alleviate poverty.

Speaking to about 900 students at New Delhi’s Indian Institute of Technology, Zuckerberg said broadening Internet access was vital to economic development in a country where a billion people are still not online.

New Ooni Arrived Ife Officially On Tuesday and ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR NEW OONI OF IFE:

Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, will officially arrive the ancient town of Ife on Tuesday to commence his  coronation rites.

Aww Orji Kalu Quits FIFA Presidency Race Because Of Challenges Facing Nigeria

Former Governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, has officially suspended his ambition to run for the FIFA presidency. Mr Orji Kalu, made this known through a press statement signed by his adviser, Kunle Oyewumi on Monday.

According to the statement, Kalu said he has chosen to concentrate on his business even though he was

Flogging Of Jailed Saudi Blogger Who Nearly Died From His First Round Of Lashes For Insulting Islam Will Resume Soon

The wife of detained Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to 1,000 lashes and years in prison for insulting Islam, said Tuesday the flogging will soon resume. Citing an 'informed source', Ensaf Haidar, who lives in Canada, said: 'Saudi authorities have given the green light to the resumption of Raif Badawi's flogging.'

FIFA Election: The Eight Hopefuls In The Running To Succeed Sepp Blatter

Eight contenders are set to contest for the position of FIFA president by replacing Sepp Blatter, come February, 2016 as the FIFA presidency election takes place. However, our very own 63-year old Segun Odegbami couldn’t make it. Mr Segun has blamed the Nigeria Football Federation for his failure saying their help rather came too late to make him qualify.

Oyo State: Ajimobi Defeats Ladoja At Tribunal

Former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Ladoja yesterday lost his petition against the election of Governor Abiola Ajimobi, ending six months of legal tussle.

The governorship election petitions tribunal, sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, held that Ladoja and his party, Accord, “failed woefully” to prove their case.

Kano To Join 2000 Widows, Divorcees In Mass Wedding

The Kano State Hisba Board yesterday said it had commenced preparations for the mass wedding of another batch of 2,000 widows and divorcees in the state. The Director-General of the board, Abba Sufi, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano.

Akinbode Entertainment: N10m fraud: Court Convicts Man in absentia

Akinbode Entertainment: N10m fraud: Court Convicts Man in absentia: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC yesterday secured the conviction of one Alhaji Uba Mohammed pictured above, on a...

N10m fraud: Court Convicts Man in absentia

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC yesterday secured the conviction of one Alhaji Uba Mohammed pictured above, on a two count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and fraud before Justice Salisu Garba of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja. The accused however has not been caught but was tried in absentia.

Injured Deer wanders into hospital Emergency Room

Emergency room employees at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, were shocked when an injured deer entered the hospital on Monday afternoon.

The deer arrived just as an ambulance crew was taking in a patient, according to TWCNews.com.

The deer managed to get in about 20 feet into the ER before security corralled it, strapped it to a stretcher, and carried it out.

Troops kill 30 Boko Haram members, rescue captives in Sambisa

Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Bitta and Pridang yesterday October 27th, carried out a successful raid on suspected Boko Haram terrorists camps at Bulajilin and Manawashe villages along Bita and Damboa road at the fringes of Sambisa forest. The troops were able to kill 30 Boko Haram terrorists. See the photos after the cut...