'Jonathan's phone call to concede defeat shocked me,' President says

He said he kept quiet for a while on the phone before responding.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 30, said former president Goodluck Jonathan's telephone call to him, conceding defeat while votes were still being counted during the 2015 election was unbelievable and shocking.

President has shown Niger Delta people love – APC

They also said Mr. President has fast-tracked development in the oil rich region.

The Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised President Buhari for showing people of the Niger Delta love.

Buhari has fulfilled all his campaign promises in 1 year – Governor says

Tambuwal added that Mr. President has reduced corrupt tendencies, and instilled discipline among public office holders.

The Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal told newsmen that President Buhari has fulfilled his key campaign promises in 365 days.

Club promoted to English third tier

It was the club's sixth promotion since they were founded as an alternative to the original Wimbledon FC .

AFC Wimbledon, formed in 2002 by disgruntled fans of the old Wimbledon FC, were promoted to the third tier of English football by beating Plymouth Argyle 2-0 in the League Two playoff final on Monday.

Striker signs long-term contract with Man United

The emergence of Rashford under former manager Louis van Gaal was one of few positives for United in a disappointing campaign.

Striker Marcus Rashford has signed a new contract atManchester United which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2020 with an option to extend for a further year, the club said on their website on Monday, May 30.

Singer grabs junk in racy, semi nude bathroom selfie

The 22-year-old "Sorry" singer shared a new racy photo of himself via his Instagram page on Friday, May 27, 2016, leaving very little to the imagination.

Justin Bieber just loves having his fans eating out of the palms of his hands with his controversial, internet breaking photos.

700-900 refugees may have died at sea this week

"We will never know exact numbers," Medecins San Frontieres said in a Tweet after estimating that 900 had died during the week. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said more than 700 had drowned.

Migrants are seen on a capsizing boat before a rescue operation by Italian navy ships "Bettica" and "Bergamini" (unseen) off the coast of Libya in this handout picture released by the Italian Marina Militare on May 25, 2016. (Marina Militare/Handout via REUTERS)

At least 700 migrants may have died at sea this past week in the busiest week of migrant crossings from Libya towards Italy this year, Medecins San Frontieres and the UN Refugee agency said on Sunday.

5 bad shower habits to get rid of for better skin

Showers can be harmful. A bad shower routine can cause dry skin, irritation and even body acne. Thus, it might be time that you take another look at your shower routine.

Showers can be harmful. A bad shower routine can cause dry skin, irritation and even body acne. Thus, it might be time that you take another look at your shower routine. Here are 5 bad shower habits to get rid of.

Agency seals substandard bakeries, water factories in Kaduna

"When you buy a product and you are not satisfied with it, especially water, you can report to us for necessary action."

The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday sealed two bakeries and four sachet water factories during a routine inspection in Kaduna.

7 killed as MASSOB protesters attack policemen in Asaba

Police said five members of MASSOB were killed by military officers who had confrontations with the group along the Asaba-Onitsha Expressway in Asaba.

At least seven persons have been confirmed dead on Monday, May 30, following protest by members of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), in Asaba, Delta State.

'You're just jealous that I'm still No.1' - Cristiano Ronaldo tells haters

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at his critics saying only jealousy could be the reason for hating on his success, after he won the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, making him the first Portuguese in history to do so, once with Manchester United and then twice with Real Madrid.

Photos: Man and wife torture their 4-year-old daughter to death, hide her body in freezer for one week

A 26-year-old Kuwaiti citizen tortured his four-year old daughter to death and kept the body in a new freezer to conceal the crime.

Ex-militant condemns activities of Niger Delta Avengers

Former militant, Government “Tompolo” Ekpemupolo also called on the group to stop attacking oil installations in the Niger Delta.

Former militant, Government “Tompolo” Ekpemupolo has condemned the activities of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers.

How to Reverse Infertility And Get Pregnant Naturally!

Infertility is a rising problem in today’s society. I tried to find accurate information on how much is spent annually on infertility treatments, and I kept getting results for ways to finance treatments for infertility.

LIB Exclusive: Samuel Eto'o's private jet seized at Rivers state airport

Football legend Samuel Eto'o came into Nigeria yesterday to honour Joseph Yobo in his testimonial match which took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

Troops recover sex enhancing drugs from terrorists

He explained that the terrorists were ambushed by troops while they were trying to cross from Sambisa forest to a community in Borno State.

Troops have recovered sex enhancing drugs, household items and weapons from some Boko Haram insurgents, the Nigerian Army says.

Militants condemn FG for denying youth of better childhood

The Avengers say oil firms in the Delta are responsible for pollution and say the poor swampland region fails to reap any benefit from the wealth on which it sits.

The Niger Delta Avengers militant group, which has mounted a bombing campaign against oil pipelines, on Friday threatened "something big" - but also wished Nigerian youngsters a Happy Children's Day.

Former NIMASA boss Raymond Omatseye sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for N1.5bn contract scam

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency, Raymond Temisan

Say goodbye to acne forever by following these 5 steps every woman must do to have a clear skin in 30 days

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When I first started breaking out from acne when I was 10 years old, my parents bought me all sorts of cosmetic products that promised to clear them away. Of course, nothing I used worked and by the time I became a teenager, I felt hopeless. I was made to believe that this was a natural part of growing up and that they would go away once my hormones balanced out.

Armed men attack Kogi police station, kill 2 officers

Two officers were reportedly killed in an attack carried out by 12 gunmen in Osara police station in Adavi Local government area of Kogi state today May 19th. According to The Nation, the gunmen stormed the police station at about 2am this morning with the purpose of stealing from the station's armory and also set free one of their colleagues who was in jail.

The gunmen carted away arms and ammunition and also released other detainees in custody.

The two policemen who were killed were gunned down while trying to resist the gunmen. Two other officers that were critically injured during the attack are said to be responding to treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja.

The gunmen who reportedly operated for over two hours unchallenged, were said to have set ablaze a vehicle parked at the station during the attack.

The spokesperson of the Kogi Police Command, Willy Aya, confirmed the incident but denied reports that there were fatalities from the attack

Jesus Women of Influence Conference

As the victorious army ministries gear up to hold their annual women convention that begins today, from all indication this counts as one of the biggest women conference in Nigeria yet,  bringing together women from all works of life with a success story from the country and beyond.

The host, mama Blessings Agboli, wife of Apostle Joesph Agboli who is committed to the growth and development of women in society, releases the full list of guest ministers.

     1. Dr Helen Orisejefor (WORD OF LIFE BIBLE CHURCH, NIGERIA)
     2. Dr Jasmin Sculark  (VICTORY  GRACE CENTRE USA)
     3. DR MEDINA PULLINGS (MEDINA PULLINGS MINISTRIES, USA)
     4. DR. DOLAPO ADELAKUN (VICTORY INT’L CHURCH, NIGERIA)
     5. DR. IBUKUN AWOSIKA (CHAIRPERSON, FIRST BANK PLC)
     6. MO ABUDU  (CEO EBONYLIFE TV)
     7. NKIRU OLUMIDE OJO ( STANBIC IBTC)
     8. OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE (ACTRESS/ PHILANTROPHIST)
     9. MARY AKPOBOME (HERITAGE BANK)

Special worship sessions with SINACH and CHIOMA JESUS.

DATE : 19TH – 22ND MAY 2016
VENUE : PLOT 22 ACME ROAD OGBA, IKEJA, LAGOS. 
TIME : 5PM DAILY

Edo state government warns employees, Go on strike and forfeit your pay

The Edo State Government has said that striking workers in the state civil service stand the risk of losing their salaries if they continue in the strike with NLC. This is contained in a statement by the Head of Service, Gladys Idahor. The statement in part reads;

“All workers are expected to be at their duty posts. Any worker who stays away from work will forfeit his or her pay as the ‘no-work-no-pay’ rule will be strictly enforced. All public schools and institutions are expected to remain open as school is in session. Heads of departments and parastatals are directed to keep records of workers’ attendance for further action".

Govt suspends 2 Perm Secs, 6 Directors, others

Meanwhile, the Governor has also directed that the committee charged with the responsibility of compiling case files on ghost workers in the state, should wound up its activities and submit its report.

Bauchi State Government on Tuesday announced the suspension of 22 senior staff of the State and Local Government service over their alleged culpability in the ghost workers scam.

First lady donates N55M to parents of Chibok girls, Yadi boys

The donation is in line with Mrs Buhari’s promise to give proceeds of her book (Essentials of Beauty Therapy) to the parents of the girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram.

The First lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has donated N55m to the parents of the Chibok girls, and some boys from the Buni Yadi school.

"Niger Delta" Agip gas pipeline bombed by suspected militants

The gas pipeline is located at Ogbembiri in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State

The Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) has suffered a setback in its Niger Delta gas operations.

NLC Strike FG invokes "no work, no pay" order

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal said that the security agencies had been directed to ensure unimpeded access to offices, work places and markets.

The Federal Government has directed the invocation of statutory provision of “no work no pay” on any worker who joined the strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the new fuel price regime.

PSV starlet plays down Manchester City links

PSV Eindhoven starlet Joel Piroe is set to reject a move to Manchester City and sign his first professional contract with the Eredivisie club.

PSV Eindhoven starlet Joel Piroe is set to reject a move to Manchester City and sign his first professional contract with the Eredivisie club. 

Bayern Munich forward would fit in well at Liverpool, says Firmino

Bayern Munich attacker Mario Gotze would fit in well under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, according to Roberto Firmino.

Bayern Munich attacker Mario Gotze would fit in well under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, according to Roberto Firmino. 

Massachusetts man has first successful penis transplant

"Today I begin a new chapter filled with personal hope and hope for others who have suffered genital injuries, particularly for our service members who put their lives on the line and suffer serious damage as a result," Manning said.

A 64-year-old man became the first in the United States to undergo a successful penis transplant in a procedure atMassachusetts General Hospital earlier this month, his doctors said on Monday.

FG to appoint Adviser for establishment of national carrier - Minister says

Sirika, while addressing Aviation Stakeholders Forum in Abuja on Monday, said that the government would establish a national carrier that would be private sector driven.

The Minister of State, Aviation, Mr Hadi Sirika, has said that the Federal Government will soon appoint the Transition Adviser that will develop the process for the establishment of a new national carrier.

Niger Delta, ‘Expect more trouble in the region,’ Ijaw group threatens FG

The group also accused President Buhari of refusing indigenes of Niger Delta ownership of oil blocs when he was the petroleum minister.

The Ijaw Youth Congress (IYC) has told the Federal Government to address the issue of unequal allocation of oil blocs in the Niger Delta, or face more trouble in the region.

Fuel Price Hike, I cannot guarantee monitoring all NNPC stations - Kachikwu

Kachikwu told the House that the decision taken was aimed at curbing the problems of product diversion, hoarding, under-dispensing and pipeline vandalism.

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu has said that his ministry and relevant agencies cannot guarantee rational behaviour of managers at all NNPC Mega stations nationwide.

President’s change must come with pain – Don Etiebet

Elder statesman and politician, Chief Don Etiebet has said that the change promised by President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) must come with pain.

Elder statesman and politician, Chief Don Etiebet has said that the change promised by President Muhammadu Buhariand the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) must come with pain.

'APC is manifesting signals that bedeviled PDP' - Senator says

Melaye said the APC is beginning to manifest the signals that bedeviled the PDP during the Jonathan administration.

Senator Dino Melaye has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to revert fuel pump price to the former price of N86.50, insisting he would lead a massive protest against the new price of N145.

'Came like a king, left like a legend'- Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirms he's leaving PSG

PSG and Sweden foward has shut down all rumours with his latest tweet saying Tomorrow's game at the Parc De Prince will be his last for the Paris club.

The reason you are angry at people who can afford something you can't afford is because you don't mind your business- Alibaba

The Comedian shared this post on his Instagram page this afternoon.

Ali Modu Sheriff Crisis in PDP deepens as group sacks chairman

The group, through it spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, also declared null and void, all the activities leading to the national congress of the party.

A group under the aegis of the Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP, has announced the sack of the chairman of thePeoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff  and the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC).

Dino Melaye rejects increase, attacks APC

The Internet destroyed Dino Melaye after he insulted David Cameron

Senator Dino Melaye has threatened to mobilise Nigerians for a protest if the Buhari led administration does not reverse the increase in fuel pump price.

ICAN Accounting body commends FG over deregulation of petroleum downstream sector

"All marketers will be working within that fixed price instead of allowing the forces of demand and supply to dictate the price," Adewole said.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Ikeja District Society, on Friday commended the Federal Government over the deregulation of the downstream sector of the petroleum industry.

Obasanjo ‘Ex-president doesn’t joke with money,’ Wife says

Mrs Bola Obasanjo is said to have made the comment while speaking at the Ogun State 3rd Investors Forum.

The wife of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that her husband doesn’t joke with money.

Buhari created fuel scarcity to enable price increase – Ekiti Governor

Fayose made the comment on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, via a statement released by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka.

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that theMuhammadu Buhari administration created the fuel scarcity in order to increase the price of petrol.

Hawkers say they regret voting El-Rufai

Hundreds of angry hawkers in Kaduna State on Thursday, May 12, 2016 chanted protest songs over the ban on street hawking by Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai.

The group, who said they regret voting Elrufai as Kaduna State governor, added that the signing of the law banning hawking in the state was inappropriate.

NLC threatens showdown if new fuel price is not reversed

Ozo-Eson accused the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, of being overbearing and acting as a sole administrator.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its displeasure over the newly announced fuel pump price of N145 per litre, demanding the immediate reversal of the increase.

'Buhari not grounded in economy, foreign affairs,' OBJ says

He said that his successor, late president Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, campaigned for continuity, but he abandoned some of the things his (Obasanjo) administration erected.

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has said PresidentMuhammadu Buhari does not have a deep understanding of the economy but commended him for his anti-corruption crusade and his war against Boko Haram.

Lassa Fever UBTH Doctors, Nurses test negative to virus - CMD

Ibadin said that the doctors and nurses were released to go about their normal duties on May 6, when they did not present any symptoms of the virus, after a 21-day quarantine period.

The Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) said in Benin on Monday that none of its medical personnel recently quarantined over Lassa Fevertested positive to the virus.

Fibroids Home remedies without surgery

If uterine fibroids are making your life a misery, here are the best natural remedies to get rid of them easily, naturally and with no side effects.

If you have been diagnosed of fibroids and you are unsatisfied with the treatment options you are offered or been offered, this will help you.

Watch 1st clip featuring Angel, Nightcrawler, Mystique

The new "X-Men: Apocalypse" clip features a cage fight between Angel and Nightcrawler. It also features Jennifer Lawrence's character Raven Darkhölme/Mistique.

20th Century FOX has released its first "X-Men : Apocalypse" clip.

The new "X-Men: Apocalypse" clip features a cage fight between Angel and Nightcrawler. It also features Jennifer Lawrence's character Raven Darkhölme/Mistique.

"Captain America: Civil War" erases the bore-fest of "Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice"

"Captain America: Civil War" is one of the best from Marvel. It finds a way to perfectly fit in its multiple plots to still deliver a hugely satisfying superhero movie.

"Captain America: Civil War" comes after the disastrous "Batman vs Superman," and it's everything a superhero movie should be.

Photos: Three car battery thieves paraded naked in Obosi, Anambra State

Security men caught three men stealing car batteries in Anambra state. According to an eyewitness, the alleged thieves who specialized in stealing batteries from unattended vehicles had been terrorizing residents of Odume Layout Obosi in Anambra State. They were eventually caught in action by security men of the street who made them to walk around the street naked.