“My wife beats me every day” Man cries for divorce

A battered husband has told a court in Asaba that he wants his marriage dissolved, since he married his second wife the only thing he has gotten so far is beatings and harlotry.

I am Going To Suffer And Suffer, Says Father Mbaka

Controversial Catholic priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka has stated that he is going to “suffer and suffer” after he was posted from Christ The King Parish in Enugu to a new duty post at Our Lady Parish, Umuchigbo, Njinike, four hours away from his old parish.

Open letter to Minister of Information and President (1)

The rate of change in our time is so swift that an individual of ordinary length of life will be called on to face novel situations which have no parallel in the past. The fixed person for the fixed duties, who in the old society, was such a “God-send”, will in the future be a public danger.”

Chelsea sign USA defender Miazga

Chelsea have signed United States defender Matt Miazga from New York Red Bulls, the English Premier League champions announced on Saturday.

ARMS DEAL: EFCC closes in on Obanikoro’s children over N4.8billion

TWO sons of former Minister of state for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro,  Messr Babajide and  Gbolahan Obanikoro are currently on the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Sources at the anti- graft agency disclosed that N4,745,000,000.00 was traced to a company, Sylvan McNamara Limited, in which they have interest.

More trouble for Wizkid!

Ayo Balogun, A.K.A Wizkid, seems to be finding a soft spot in the media this year. First it was a night club fight and now, it’s even something more controversial and messy.

Armed robbery gang known as One Million Boys writes Ojo, Badagry residents following arrest of their members

Residents of Ojo and Badagary local government areas say they received a threat letter from members of a dare devil armed robbery gang known as One Million boys, telling them of their plans to visit their neighbourhood soon. The robbers asked the residents to keep money in their home for when they come or be prepared to die.

Breaking: Supreme court sacks Stella Oduah, Andy Uba from Senate

A full panel of Nigeria’s Supreme Court of Nigeria sitting in Abuja, on Friday, sacked the senators and members of the House of Representatives from Anambra State.

Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic retires

The former Serbia international has hung up his boots after a 16-year professional career, having failed to appear for Inter this season due to hernia and back injuries

See what radio biafra boss did to his lawyer after court denies his bail

He said: “There is a handwritten letter addressed to my humble self by the first defendant.”
The judge added that the first defendant had stated in the letter that during the last hearing, the lawyer that argued his case was not who he instructed to represent him.

Photos: Ooni of Ife launches N56m Interstate bus transit for his people

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, yesterday Jan. 28th commissioned 7 coaster buses worth N56 million to ease inter-state transportation for the people of Ile-Ife and its environs.

How salary crisis is holding Ahmed’s Kwara hostage

THESE are not the best of times for the administration of Abdulfatah Ahmed in Kwara State as a result of its failure to be up to date with the payment of salaries.

Omawunmi shares experience working with Angelique Kidjo

SHE may not make the list of top Nigerian songstresses at the moment, but vocal power house, Omawunmi has relaunched her career. The music sensation is back with a new song titled Play na play, which she features legendary singer, Angelique Kidjo.

Harrysong becomes Gala ambassador

REGGAE Blue singer, Harrysong was unveiled on Wednesday, as the new Gala ambassador.
The unveiling took place at UAC Foods head office in Lagos.

Efritin.com 6 steps to getting your dream job

Getting the job you want can be tricky especially with a stern competition for available jobs

 It’s the beginning of the year and you are probably thinking of getting that dream job of yours. Getting the job you want can be tricky especially with a stern competition for available jobs. Companies are downsizing thus reducing the number of employees they can have per time despite the increasing number of applicants. So how do you really work your way through the competition to get that job?

Arsenal agrees to sign Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala from Liverpool

Liverpool Ladies Football Club on Tuesday confirmed the Club had 'accepted a bid from Arsenal' Ladies football club for Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala. The Gunners activated a clause in the Nigerian international’s contract therefore the striker will now discuss personal terms with Pedro Martinez Losa’s coached side but the deal might take some time to complete due to the player having work permit issues.

2face finally reacts to Blackface's allegations of song theft against him

In a chat with Channels TV’s Entertainment News, 2face reacted to the allegations of song theft by his former band mate - Blackface. He said,  

Photos: Check out footballer Neymar's hot new girlfriend

The 23 year old Brazilian/Barcelona superstar is currently dating Jhenny Andrade, a Brazilian Octagon girl and TV host and also a UFC fighter. She was pictured supporting Neymar at the Nou Camp shortly before the new year, and the pair have been besotted since. More pictures after the cut...

You don"t want to miss this:See what Tyga said about Kim Kardashian and khloe

The hip hop star revealed this during  his guest appearance on new talk show Kocktails with Khloe.

Oritsefemi Singer replies ex-girlfriend's sub

Nigerian singer Oritsefemi, 31, has replied his ex-girlfriend's sub on Instagram today (January 28).

Obasanjo Read full text of ex-president’s letter to Saraki, Dogara over plan to buy 469 cars

Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has written a letter to Senate President, Bukola Saraki and House of Representatives Speaker, Yakubu Dogara over plans by the National Assembly to buy 469 vehicles.

It is appropriate to begin this letter, which I am sending to all members of the Senate and the House of Representatives through both of you at this auspicious and critical time, with wishes of Happy New Year to you all.

2face Vs Blackface:Blackface threatens to drag 2face to court for stealing his song

Former member of ‘Plantashun Boi’, Ahmedu Augustine, popularly known as Blackface, has threatened to drag his former friend and multi-award winning artiste, Innocent Idibia (2face) to court for allegedly stealing his song.

LASU to clear backlog of certificates within 4 months – VC

Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), says the backlog of certificates in the institution will be resolved within four months.

Neymar Barcelona star designs his own brand football boot

Barcelona star Neymar has designed his own brand of signature Nike boots  which represents his outlook on life.

Tania Omotayo ends relationship with Wizkid

Music genius, Wizkid appears to be the next celebrity in the spotlight as far as relationship drama goes.

The star has reportedly called quits on his long romance with Tania Omotayo.

2 ‘lunatics’ caught with rotting human head in Osun

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun Command, has arrested two suspects, who pretended to be mad, for being in possession of a decomposing human head.

Okonjo-Iweala blasts Falana over linkage with $2.1bn arms scandal

Former Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described as malicious attempts by Lagos lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), to link her with the $2.1 billion arms scandal.

$9.3m Cash Transfer: Security Source Confirms Pastor Oritsejafor Was Involved In Botched Arms Deal

A security source revealed to SaharaReporters that along with the pastor, President Goodluck Jonathan and the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, coordinated the movement of the cash, and that its original destination was Cyprus, not South Africa.

Meek mill head back to school

The philly rapper address students about the importance of education and he encourage them to stay in school, he also wanted them to know he has decided to go back to college.

Tenant removes neighbour’s 7-mth pregnancy with kitchen knife

A mother of two, Mrs. Oyinyechi Chinaka, is recuperating   after she was reportedly stabbed several times by her neighbour (names withheld)  in Mushin area of Lagos.

Photos: Pasuma gives daughter a car for her birthday

Fuji star, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma's daughter, Wasilat Ayinuola, turned 25 yesterday, January 22nd and to make the day special, he presented her with a brand new Toyota Matrix 

All those who diverted money from Jonathan will die — Ibu

Recalls how his father died and reveals why their movies are full of rituals
Nollywood star actor and comedian,John Okafor,popularly known as,Mr. Ibu, in this interview expresses his reservations on the efficacy of the current   anti-corruption war even as he revealed that Enugu State has abundant latent Nollywood potentials yet untapped.

Football:Tunisia forced Nigeria to draw

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were forced to 1-1 draw by the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in today’s Group C cracker at the ongoing African Nations Championship.

Cult war in Rivers: 16 killed in shootout

No fewer than 16 persons have been reportedly shot dead in  Ula Upata community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, by suspected cultists.

Corruption: ‘You can’t talk about Dasuki without talking about President Jonathan’

Several high-profile Nigerians are facing charges as part of a drive against corruption but there are concerns the government is settling old political scores and flouting due process.

Man, 37, rapes mentally-challenged girl

police in Lagos State have arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly raping a mentally-challenged girl (names withheld).

Lagos Prophet Sets Church Member On Fire After He Claimed To Have Heard God’s Voice

A prophet at the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Unity Street in Abule-Egba, Lagos, yesterday, allegedly set a member ablaze during service.

Over 14 killed, 100 injured, 520 houses razed as armed youths invade Akwa Ibom village

WHY is the Akwa-Ibom State Government observably indifferent in bringing to book the armed youths, who in August 2008, invaded the peaceful Ikot-Akpan Udo community, Ukpum Ette clan, Ikot –Abasi Local Government Area of the state, killing 13 persons and razing over 500 houses despite the cries of the people for justice in the last eight years? The lethargy of state government, which in November 2008, set up a Commission of Inquiry that did not submit its Report on the incident until 2014 because of sharp disagreements among the members, also emboldened the attackers, July 12, 2015, to storm the village again, and  abduct and murder 32-year-old Joel Sunday.

2016 TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA - NUC

We present to you here the the top 100 universities in Nigeria according to NUC;

Biafra: 8 IPOB members killed, 30 wounded, 26 arrested

It was a theatre of confusion, yesterday in Aba as eight  members of the the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, were allegedly shot dead by the military during their  peaceful protest over the continued detention of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, according to  the spokesman of IPOB, Emma Powerful .

4 dead in suicide attack at mosque

Four worshippers were killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in northern Cameroon on Monday, a security source said, five days after a similar attack left 12 people dead. Monday’s blast hit the village of Nguetchewe in Cameroon’s Far North region, in an area near the border with Nigeria regularly targeted by Boko Haram jihadists. “The toll of this attack is four dead and two injured,” the source, who was at the scene of the attack, told AFP

Health Tips 5 helpful healthy diet tips

Most of the Nigerian cultural foods are not good for us health wise and then in large doses, could be dangerous but we don’t want to give them us because they are just so good.

We hear a lot of people say it’s a new year and we they are going to be taking up new diets but in the end they are quite unrealistic, so here are 5 tips for healthy eating habits you can actually do.

Teebillz Producer signs CDQ to 323 entertainment

It’s looking like a good year for ace singer, Tiwa Savage and her family, as her producer husband Teebillz signs another act, CDQ to his record label, '323
According to reports, CDQ was listed on the label as its second music artiste.

Transfer News Newcastle sign Jonjo Shelvey for £12m

The 23-year-old will have a medical at St James' Park before a deal is completed on Tuesday between the Premier League relegation rivals

Newcastle United have completed the signing agreed a £12m fee with Swansea City to sign England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

Photos:Adidas gifts Barcelona star Lionel messi pair of platinum boots to celebrate 5th Ballon d'Or win

To commemorate Messi’s Ballon d’Or titles, the boot is embossed with four gold and one platinum embellished dots

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has received a pair of platinum boots to celebrate his fifth Ballon d'Or plaque.

28-yr-old man kills pregnant woman for N50,000

A 28-year-old man, Edet Stephen Asuquo, yesterday, made revealing statements to the Akwa Ibom State Police Command on how he was hired by a village council leader in Itu Local Government Area to kill a pregnant woman for ritual purposes.

Naira at lowest level in 43 years, now N305/dollar

The financial sector appears to have entered a heightened pressure, yesterday, as both the foreign exchange and stock market sustained major negative trends.
The Naira depreciated further to a 43-year low at N305 per dollar as scarcity of dollars intensified in the unofficial market.

Suicide bomber kills 12 in Cameroon Mosque attack

A suicide bomber killed 12 worshippers at a mosque in northern Cameroon on Wednesday, security officials said, in an area regularly targeted by Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamists.

Ojukwu’s niece, others arrested in 2.24kg drug bust

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday arrested Ijeoma Ojukwu, a niece to late politician, Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu and three others just as the anti-graft agency quizzed one of its staff over the importation of 2.24 kilogrammes of cocaine from Brazil.

Ijeoma Ojukwu

In a statement issued in Lagos, spokesman for NDLEA, Mr. Ofoyeju Mitchell said “The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is currently interrogating one of its operatives over alleged conspiracy to import cocaine from Brazil. The investigation which commenced after an abandoned luggage from Brazil was found to contain 2.24kg of cocaine at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos had already led to the arrest of five suspects.

Nigeria recovers $100m looted fund from Switzerland

The Federal Government disclosed, yesterday, it has recovered $100 million looted funds from Switzerland.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Oyeama stated this at the inaugural ceremony of the 22nd regular course of Foreign Service Academy in Abuja.

Why we’ve not arrested Jonathan — EFCC boss

The  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC explained, yesterday, why it has not arrested former President Goodluck Jonathan following startling revelations on how the former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki  (retd) allegedly disbursed over $2.1 billion meant for arms purchase to various individuals.

Ibrahim Magu

Alarmed by the revelations, the National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has, however, asked Dr Jonathan to speak out.

TB Joshua emerges 13th world most famous prophet

Founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Pastor Temitope Joshua, has been ranked by a group known as Movement for Progress Initiative as the 13th most famous pastor in the world and Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola of the Christ Apostolic Church emerged 32nd.

TB Joshua

Speaking at  the ranking event that took place at Egbeda area of Lagos, Coordinator of the movement, Mr. Opahigbe Lawal, said it is imperative to acknowledge and celebrate Pastor Joshua because of his humanitarian efforts across the globe.

Lionel Messi crown ballon d" or winner

The Barcelona star capped a stunning year with his fifth World Player of the Year gong, beating off competition from team-mate Neymar and Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi has won the 2015 Fifa Ballon d'Or ahead of Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mate Neymar, claiming the prestigious award at Monday's ceremony in Zurich.

Bayelsa: INEC declares winner today

At some minutes after 2am on Sunday (today) the collation exercise of the rerun governorship election in Bayelsa State was abruptly adjourned to reconvene at 11am.

For Single Ladies;5 type of guys you should avoid dating if you want to get married

If you meet any of these kinds of guys, it's better not to waste your time with them

Many guys look like the 'perfect' husband material till you date them and you realise it isn't what it is.

Music legend David Bowie dies aged 69

British music legend David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer, drawing an outpouring of tributes for one of the most influential and innovative artists of all time. A notoriously private person, Bowie’s death came as a shock for the world just days after he had released his 25th studio album “Blackstar” on his 69th birthday on Friday.

Forbes releases top 10 richest African musicians for 2015

Richest African musicians: Forbes has released their lists of Richest African musicians. The list was put together using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, Sales, awards, YouTube views, appearance in newspapers, investment, social media presence, Influence and so many other factors.
They include:

Biafra: CD gives Buhari 7-day ultimatum to release Kanu, Metuh

Campaign for Democracy, CD, South East Zone, yesterday, joined other human rights bodies in the call for the immediate release of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, the Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisah Metuh and the former National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd).

Nnamdi-Kanu in court

In a statement in Onitsha, Anambra State, CD also expressed concern that Buhari had formed the habit of cracking down on Igbo leaders at any slight provocation.

Davido hospitalised following baby mama drama

Pop star, Davido, has been hospitalised following his public baby mama drama.
The ‘Aye’ singer in an Instagram post on Tuesday revealed that he was about to be discharged from the hospital.

Wife of Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu delivers baby boy

Uchechi, wife of the embattled Director of Radio Biafra and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Tuesday, reportedly gave birth to a baby boy at an undisclosed hospital.

Nnamdi Kanu’s wife, Uchechi Kanu

The birth of Kanu’s child was announced in a message posted on the Facebook page of Radio Biafra London.

$2.1bn arms cash: I never received N1.7bn from Dasuki- Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has denied media reports alleging that he received N1.7billion of the controversial arms deal fund from the office of the ex-National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (reted).

$2.1bn arms cash: Olisa Metuh spends first night in EFCC cell over N1.4bn traced to coy

The ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has landed the spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, in the Commission’s cell in Abuja.
Metuh, who was arrested by four operatives of the anti-graft agency from his Abuja home, spent the first night with his interrogators at the headquarters of the EFCC, answering questions on how the sum of N1.4 billion strayed from the account of the Office of the National Security Adviser into a company, Destra,  linked to him.

Metuh

Interestingly, it was the suspect, who first hinted that the former President, Goodluck Jonathan, had given him a job to do and that he successfully completed the said job,  but failed to say what it was and how much he was paid for and when.

2015: 577 drug traffickers arrested in Lagos

Total of 577 drug suspects were arrested by the Lagos and Murtala Muhammed Airport Commands of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in 2015.

NDLEA operative

The Lagos State Commander of the NDLEA, Aliyu Sule, and his Airport Command counterpart, Garba Ahmadu, spoke with journalists in Lagos on Sunday on the arrests.

At 62 Kollington still very hot in bed, says young wife

For years nothing has been heard of Fuji Maestro,Alhaji Kollington Ayinla,  popularly referred to as Kebe n’ Kwara but the ‘Baba Alatika’ granted Potpourri an interview last year.
As much as the interview was revealing and thrilling, but something else happened while the interview was going now that caught Potpourri’s eyes. It was while the lively interview was going on when his wife, simply called Hajia showed up clad in the conventional veil the Moslems called Hijab. On sighting her,the reporter invited her to join in the conversation but her reply nearly knocked her off the chair she was sitting.“ Please leave me alone for now, Alhaji has just reduced to near nothing in bed”, she said, obviously revealing they have just had sex.

Don jazzy and olamide ends headies beef

Mavin’s Boss, Don Jazzy and YBNL’s CEO, Olamide Adedeji, have settled their rift and issued a joint apology.
Recalled that Olamide blasted the organisers of the awards for not recognising his protege, Lil Kesh as the Next Rated Artiste. The category was won by Reekado Banks of Don Jazzy’s Mavins.
“Lil Kesh is our own Next Rated artist. F**k that sh*t!The streets ti take over.Every f**king single was a hit back to back. From lyrically, to Shoki to Efejoku. Ko ni dafun Iya anybody,” Olamide said when he climbed the stage with his whole YBNL team, during the presentation of  the award for Best Alternative act, won by his artist Adekunle Gold for the song, Shade.

LASU University authority directs staff to sign nominal roll or forfeit salary

According to the bulletin, the directive is meant for both the academic and Non-academic staff.

The Lagos State University (LASU) has directed its staff to resume the signing of nominal roll before the fifth day of every month to ensure payment of their salaries.

Soldiers aided us in the creeks —Suspected pipeline vandals

Two suspected pipeline vandals, who were arrested weekend in Isolo area of Lagos by operatives of the Inspector General of Police Anti Pipeline Vandalisation Unit, have alleged that soldiers aided them to load their truck in a creek in Ijedodo area of Lagos.

The suspected vandals

The suspects, Moshood Jubril 40 and Friday Joseph 37 were arrested at the verge of conveying a 33,000 truck laden with the siphoned petroleum product to Ibadan, Oyo state ,where a petrol station owner was waiting to receive the product.

Nigeria is too small for Igbo — Adamu Ciroma

Mallam Adamu Ciroma, journalist, administrator, politician, former minister of different portfolios and erstwhile governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is one of Nigeria’s leading statesmen. Ciroma, who was third in the 1978 presidential primaries of the defunct National Party of Nigeria, NPN, subsequently turned out to become a close confidant of President Shehu Shagari and served as minister in the Second Republic. He was also a close confidant of President Olusegun Obasanjo in the Fourth Republic and a rallying figure in the northern opposition to the 2011 presidential bid of President Goodluck Jonathan. Ciroma has largely kept out of the public eye despite the active participation of his wife, Hayiya Maryam Ciroma in the affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Strong earthquake kills eight in northeast india

At least eight people were killed and scores injured Monday when a strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck northeast India, sending panicked residents fleeing into the streets even hundreds of kilometres away in Bangladesh.

A number if building collapsed. AP Photo

Five were killed in India, the government said, while three people died in Bangladesh after suffering strokes or heart attacks following the early-morning quake.