Medical doctor arrested for carrying out abortion in Edo State

Men of the Edo State Police Command have arrested the Managing Director of the Ofure Royal Medical Centre located at Upper Uwa Street, Benin City, Dr. Omokhomion Kingsley, for allegedly conducting abortion at his clinic.

PHOTOS: David Lawal sworn in as the secretary to the Federal Government

David Lawal sworn in as the secretary to the Federal Government

Saraki congratulates D’Tigers

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Monday congratulated Nigeria’s senior basketball team, D’Tigers, for emerging as African Champions for the first time in the history of the continental tournament.

Rivers Tribunal: APC didn't connive with DSS, says senator

An All Progressive Congress senator, Magnus Abe, has accused the Democratic Peoples Party of making a willful and malicious attempt to misinform  president Muhammadu Buhari to the activities of the Nigerian army and the department of states services at the Rivers state National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal.

Boko Haram kills nearly 80 in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen on horseback shot dead nearly 80 people in separate attacks on three villages in Nigeria’s restive northeast at the weekend, a vigilante and residents said Monday.

Vigilante Babakura Kolo said 68 people were killed in the attack on Baanu village in Borno state late on Friday while residents said another 11 people were shot dead in two other villages on Saturday and Sunday.

Former Governor Akpabio involved in auto crash after disobeying traffic light

Godswill Akpabio

The Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio who used to be the governor of Akwa Ibom state on Monday morning escaped death narrowly after his car got involved in an accident along the Airport Road in Abuja, having violated traffic law.

Breaking News: Buhari sets to swear in SGF, others

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to swear in the newly appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Engr. Babachir David Lawal.

Nigerian dies in malaysia after selling kidney for N6million

28-years-old Nigerian man, identified as Chukwudi, a native of Imo state has reportedly died while trying to sell his kidney in Malalysia to a patient needing a transplant.

David Beckham: Football star tattoos names of children on his neck

The new body arts are the latest in his already-extensive collection of inkings dedicated to his beloved family.

David Beckham tattoos son's name on his neck

David Beckham has unveiled his new tattoos and his kids have everything to do with it.

The former English football player revealed the sweet neck tattoo on his Instagram page on Sunday, August 30. The inking was a scrawling of his nickname for his first born with a tiny colored-in heart underneath it.

MTV VMAs 2015: Peep daring statement red carpet styles from the event

The stars put major skin on display on the red carpet for the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, take a look at the daring styles...

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 

The red carpet was fired up at this year's MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, California with stars tending towards daring show stopping styles.

Beat of Lagos 2015: M.I, Jesse Jagz, Chocolate City shut down annual concert

Jesse Jagz at the beat of Lagos 2015

It was a night of pomp, glitter, dance and the best of music as one of the greatest concerts of the year, Beat Of Lagos, held last night at

AGN: Clarion Chukwurah backs Emeka Ike against Ibinabo Fiberesima

Months after her battle with Ibinabo Fiberesima over the leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, 2014 AMAA Best Actress, Clarion Chukwurah has thrown her weight behind Emeka Ike.

Nollywood actress, Clarion Chukwurah is 50

Barely one year after Clarion Chukwurah's battle with Ibinabo Fiberesima over the leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, the 2014 AMAA Best Actress has renewed her disbelief in Fiberesima by throwing her

Dornier-228: Nigerian Air Force set up panel to investigate crash cause

The statement said the chief of air staff has aborted his official trip to Port Harcourt and would visit the crash site and families of some of the deceased personnel.

Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has set up a panel to investigate circumstances surrounding the crash of Nigerian Air Force Dornier-228 aircraft.

This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Dele Alonge.

According to the statement, the panel is headed by

Fashio Adivce: 5 reasons to give up worrying about fashion traditions

Most people use fashion as a way of expressing themselves but catching up with the everyday fashion trend is almost impossible as everyday different designers share different advice to dress up in different clothes and styles

Funny Fashion

Most people use fashion as a way of expressing themselves but catching up with the everyday fashion trend is almost impossible as everyday different designers share

In Kaduna: 7 feared dead as Nigerian Airforce aircraft crashes into house

The cause of the crash remained unclear, but officials say they are suspecting engine failure.

Pictures from the crash scene

7 people are feared dead in an air crash involving an aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force on Saturday, August 29, 2015.

According to multiple reports, the aircraft took off at the Nigeria Air Force base in Kaduna and crashed into the nearby Ribadu cantonment shortly after

Augustine Alegeh: 'Prohibition of gay marriage not human rights violation', NBA President says

He advised other states to look at the newly passed Lagos State Arbitration Act and use it as a model of what arbitration should look like.

Representational Image

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Friday, August 28, said that prohibition of same sex marriage, criminalisation of adultery and incest did not amount to violation of any person’s fundamental human rights.

Janus Friis: Skype's founder sues ex-fiancee over $471,000 engagement ring

According to TMZ, Janus Friis claims in a new lawsuit, he got engaged to Maria Louise Joenson, a Danish recording artist who goes by Aura Dione, back in 2013.

Co-founder of Skype, Janus Friis, sues ex-fiancee Maria Louis Joenson, for failing to return the engagement ring he gave her

Skype co-founder, Janus Friis, claims he got the picture when he found out his fiancee allegedly cheated on him, and now he's suing to get his expensive engagement ring back.

According to TMZ, Janus Friis claims in a new lawsuit, he got engaged to Maria Louise Joenson, a Danish recording artist who goes by Aura Dione, back in 2013.

As a symbol of his love, he gave her a $471,000 engagement ring, an apartment and cash, but claims there were strings attached to the gifts, they had to seal the deal.

Friis claims he learned she had "multiple affairs and sexual encounters with other men" and broke off the engagement.

So now he wants his ring back, and Friis wants a minimum of $1 million.

NPF: Police Force gets first female FPRO

Kolawole is the first female police officer to be appointed as National Police spokesperson.

Olabisi Kolawole

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has approved the appointment of Acting ACP, Olabisi Kolawole, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).

This is contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Abayomi Shogunle in Abuja on Friday, August 28.

Kolawole is the first female police officer to be appointed as National Police spokesperson.

The statement said that the appointment was geared toward harnessing the enormous potentials among Nigerian female Police officers.

Wizkid: Watch teaser of singer's video shoot with US rapper Ty Dolla Sign

Wizkid has gained international recognition following his 'Ojuelegba' remix featuring Drake and Skepta.

Wizkid has a new song recorded with Ty Dolla sign

Wizkid has made a new song with US star TY Dolla Sign, and a new video has been released which shows a scene from the video shoot.

Ahmed Al-Assir: How ISIS leader got Nigerian visa

Islamic State leader, Ahmed Al-Assir was arrested in Lebanon as he was making his way to Nigeria via Egypt.

Ahmed Al-Assir

More details have emerged as to how Islamic State (ISIS) leader, Ahmed Al-Assir secured a visa to come into Nigeria.

Al-Assir was arrested in Lebanon as

Donald Trump: Twitter reacts to billionaire's presidential journey

Donald Trump could be heading into the White House but it's uncertain if Twitter is actually following behind him with goodies!

Donald Trump for president? What twitter thinks

Donald Trump is hopeful he would become the next president of America come the end of the 2016 US presidential election but we are not so sure if Twitter is right behind that thinking. After his degradation of Mexican immigrants in couple of his campaign speeches and sending off Latino reporter Jorge Ramos from his press conference, Trump may now be seen a comedian instead of a serious threat to Hillary Clinton or Joe Bidden.

So, we went through Twitter to get the craziest things people are saying about the billionaire:

More pics after the cut....

Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill: Is there trouble in paradise?

Eagle-eyed observers noticed that Nicki hasn't posted anything about Meek since her Pink Print Tour ended.

Hip Hop couple, Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill may finally be taking a break 

Breakup rumours have surrounded celebrity couple, Rappers,Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill in recent times and they have managed to shut them down, but is

Lionel Messi: Barcelona star wins UEFA Best Goal award

Lionel Messi's famous goal against Bayern Munich last season has won him the UEFA Best Goal award.

Barca star's incredible goal against Bayern Munich

Barcelona star, Lionel Messi has won the UEFA Best Goal Award with his solo goal against Bayern Munich goal last season.

The goal was scored during the semi-final game between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp.

BREAKING: Buhari begins cabinet formation, appoints SGF, Chief of staff, others

The appointments are said to be effective from August 27, 2015.

President Buhari

Ahead of September when President Muhammadu Buhari said he would name his Ministers, he has begun the formation of his cabinet, as he appointed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, his Chief of Staff among others.

Rochas Okorocha: Governor to build secondary school for IDPs in Yola

Okorocha, who is the Chairman of the forum, said that the forum shares the pains of the displaced citizens.

Rochas Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, on Thursday, August 27, said that his foundation would build a secondary school for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Yola.

Okorocha made this known when he led members of the Progressives Governors Forum on a visit to Damare IDPs camp in Yola.

D'banj: Pop star unveils 'An Epic Journey' visual EP artwork, tracklist

D’Banj the Koko Master is arguably one of the most prolific music makers in Nigeria this year.

D'banj is set to release his 10th anniversary visual EP 'An Epic Journey' in September.

May D: Singer assaulted by police for using a hoverboard

May D claims that a tear gas was used on him, and a gun was pointed at him also.

The pop act now plans to sue Ikeja city shopping mall for the alleged assault

Pop singer May D was reportedly assaulted by the police at the Ikeja City Mall for allegedly using a hoverboard recently.

The 'Ibadi' singer tweeted about the incident yesterday (August 27). May D claims that a tear gas was used on him, and a gun was pointed at him also. The pop act now plans to sue Ikeja City Mall for the alleged assault. More pics after the cut....

Girl Power: Meet the first African woman to command a Navy vessel

Mabela is the first African woman to assume this position, which is a thing of endless pride for both women and Africans all over the world.

Lieutenant Commander Zimasa Mabela became the first African woman to command a navy vessel

Lieutenant Commander, Zimasa Mabela, made history today, August 26, when she took command of a navy vessel. More pics after the cut....

Height of Jealousy: Angry wife bathes husband's girlfriend with acid

What should be done to a woman who pours acid on a teenager for dating her husband?

This poor girl has been disfigured by a jealous wife

This photo was sent to me by a reader who narrated how this girl, who is said to be just 19-years-old, was bathed and disfigured with a dangerous substance suspected to be acid, by a jealous wife because she was dating her husband.

According to the report the girl, a student of a tertiary institution, was having an affair with the married man who was spoiling her silly until the wife got wind of the affair, traced the girl to her home, and poured the substance on her.

See the full graphic photo after the cut

Quack Hospital: Mother dies after doctors severe baby's head during delivery

The 32-year-old was later rushed to another hospital where doctors managed to remove the severed head from her womb, but could not save her life.

Hemant, husband of the deceased Geeta Devi holding their headless baby

Geeta Devi, died at a government hospital, in Shahjahanpur,Uttar Pradesh, northern India after doctors forcefully pulled on the body of her child during delivery, severing the baby’s head and left it inside the womb.

Underwater Love! Man Proposes to Girlfriend in Lagos Swimming Pool

Nigerian man proposes to his girl inside a pool in Lagos

More pic after the cut...

Mario Balotelli: 3 rules AC Milan have given striker

AC Milan have banned some of Mario Balotelli's mavericks, like his extravagant haircuts and clothing

Balotelli has signed for AC Milan

AC Milan know the baggage their new signing Mario Balotelli comes with, so they have included a good behaviour clause inserted into his contract.

The striker yesterday signed a

Paul Pogba: Chelsea still interested in Juventus midfielder

Chelsea are still interested in the signing of Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba

After their dismal start to the season, Jose Mourinho is leaving no stone untouched in his bid to successful defend the English Premier League title and his first UEFA Champions League with Chelsea.

Chelsea completed the signing of Pedro from Barcelona last week and look set to splash the cash again

Adeniyi Johnson: "She caught me flirting"- Toyin Aimakhu's husband confesses

Today (August 26), Adeniyi Johnson made his estranged wife Toyin Aimakhu his Woman Crush Wednesday.

3hours later he shared another picture of her and begged his fans to help him apologize to her (instagram)

Today (August 26), Adeniyi Johnson made his estranged wife Toyin Aimakhu his Woman Crush Wednesday. Three hours later he shared another of picture of her and begged his fans to help him apologize to her.

Amber Rose, Blac Chyna: Former strippers could land new reality TV show

Despite both women having very dramatic pasts, the MTV show will focus on how they juggle motherhood and making club appearances.

Amber Rose and Blac Chyna kiss at BET awards 2015

Amber Rose and BFF Blac Chyna are on the verge of nailing a deal to star in a new reality series… a move which could put their exes, Wiz Khalifa and Tyga as well fenemy Kylie Jenner on full blast! More pics after the cut......

Caitlyn Jenner: Transgender could escape criminal charges in manslaughter case

The L.A County D.A who's currently handling the case, thinks the initial sentiment is that the collision was a tragic accident but not criminal.

Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner could avoid been criminally charged in the fatal accident he caused which left one person dead and cars destroyed in Malibu. More pics after the cut.....

Indigo: Watch Munachi Abii, Wana Udobang, Shawn Faqua in episode 8

In new episode of 'Indigo,' Uche finds out his girl Vivian is no more the innocent girl he fell in love with. Watch 8th episode of show.

Munachi Abii on set of 'Indigo' TV series

in the 8th episode of web series 'Indigo,' Vivian is no more the girl she used to be, and Indigo lands their first gig.

34 Year old man who climbed the White House wall has been killed

Huffington Post reports that he was shot dead by an officer, after he cut a sheriff's deputy on the arm, at the lobby of the Chester County Justice Center.

Curtis Smith, the 34 year old man who was arrested for climbing the White house wall, sometime this year, is dead.

Huffington Post reports that he was shot dead by an officer, after he cut a sheriff's deputy on the arm, at the lobby of theChester County Justice Center. More pics after the cut.

Davido: Pop star's daughter looks so cute in latest photo

Davido has shared a brand new picture of his daughter, Imade Adeleke today (August 25).

Media entrepreneur reveals childhood ambition

Elle Magazine South Africa interviewed media entrepreneur Mo' Abudu in its edition for August.

Themed #MakeItHappen, the Ebony Life boss was asked what she wanted to be as a little girl. Mo' Abudu said she wanted to be a model, and revealed that she had a modelling stint back in the day.

Couple to receive special LGBT Award

Justin Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel are going to be honored with a special award come October.

Embattled star stumbles out of Beverly Hills restaurant

Scott Disick could barely walk out of a Beverly Hills sushi restaurant on August 24 after consuming what some consider…too much alcohol.In fact, the 32-year-old star had to be escorted to his car by a kind hearted security guard.

Dickson appoints aide, 22 perm secs

Gov of Bayelsa state. Mr Seriaki Dickson has inaugurated 22 newly appointed permanent secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the state civil service.