Facebook Messenger reaches one billion users

Facebook said Wednesday the number of users of its Messenger application had topped one billion, a key milestone as it seeks to expand the platform to new services.

The growth in Messenger gives greater reach to Facebook, which is moving to create a “family” of applications beyond the social network.

“As part of this journey to one billion, we focused on creating the best possible experiences in modern day communications,” said Facebook vice president David Marcus in a statement.

Photos: Women activists protest against Dino Melaye

Some women activists were seen today protesting against Senator, Dino Melaye over his threat against Senator  Remi Tinubu at National Assembly Abuja. See more photos below...

Troops nab suspected Boko Haram terrorists’ Fuel Suppliers

The Quick Reinforcement Force (QRF) of 251 Battalion,  7 Div Gar on routine checks arrested a truck loaded with 25 jerry cans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other goods cleverly covered and concealed at Molai check point, outskirts of Maiduguri at about 8.00am today Tuesday.

The driver of the vehicle, Muhammadu Adamu, claimed ignorance of the contents of the vehicle and called the owner of the goods, Tijjani Gambo to explain. He too denied supplying terrorists fuel and

Nigerian man, others wanted in UK for alleged £12m scam

A Nigerian man, Bayo Lawrence Anoworin, has been listed among Britain’s most wanted con-artists. The 41-year-old, who hails from Lagos state is wanted by Lincolnshire Police over an alleged scam by a gang that stole over £12million from NHS Trusts in the UK and Guernsey between January 2011 and July 2012.

A gallery of ten alleged wanted rogues as released by the National Crime Agency, NCA and the City of London Police on Monday was compiled ahead of fresh figures that are expected to reveal the

Police Inspector rapes 15-yr-old girl on gunpoint, detains her in A’Ibom

A police inspector with Mkpat Enin Police Division in Akwa Ibom State has allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl at gunpoint. The victim, a senior secondary student of Community Secondary School in the area, on Tuesday said she was returning from church on Thursday, last week, when a police team accosted her.

She explained that the inspector pointed his gun at her, saying if she tried to stop him from touching her he would shoot her. She said the inspector then led her away from other members of the team to a dark portion of the road.

The policeman then forcefully caressed her breasts, saying “small you possess these types of breasts”

Photo: Jose Mourinho & Manchester United squad head to China

Manchester United’s manager, Jose Mourinho and his squad making their way to China for a pre-season match. 

Movie Director Garry Marshall dies at 81

 TV and Movie director, Garry Marshall, who created Happy Days and director of Pretty Woman, has died. He was 81. Marshall, most known for developing and directing some of the most beloved TV shows and films died on Tuesday evening of complications from pneumonia following a stroke at a hospital in Burbank, California.


"He loved telling stories, making people laugh, and playing softball, winning numerous

Man, arrested for allegedly impregnating daughter

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man, Kennedy Michael, for impregnating his 16-year-old daughter and persuading her to have an abortion, while also molesting his neighbour’s 18-month-old baby girl.

According to the police, Michael was arrested after his neighbour, Uche, whose child was molested, reported the case. He disclosed that “Michael’s girlfriend, Ijeoma Ndukwe, assisted in procuring abortion for his teenage daughter, Maria.”

Uche added that when she discovered that something was wrong with Maria, she told her father, who instructed that his lover should take her to the hospital. It was there they discovered Maria was pregnant. After much interrogation, the girl confessed that her father was responsible for her pregnancy.

Ijeoma got angry and immediately confronted Michael, who confessed to her. They both agreed to abort the pregnancy. One of their neighbours learnt about the abortion and alerted the police. Ijeoma and Michael were immediately arrested

Nigeria’s economy to shrink on Brexit, says IMF

From the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has come the not-so-cheery news that Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) would have negative impact on some nations including Nigeria.

Accordingly, the IMF has projected that Nigeria’s economy is to shrink by -4.1 per cent growth this year, down from the earlier projection of 2.7 per cent, to berth at a negative growth rate average of

Nigerian journalst, Didi wins BBC World News Komla Dumor Award

Journalist and presenter Didi Akinyelure has been awarded this year's BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, which aims to celebrate African journalism and reward exceptional talent.

EFCC seals Fayose’s Multimillion-naira Houses in Lagos and Abuja

Some properties said to belong to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State have been seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The properties located in the highbrow areas of Lagos and Abuja were seized as part of investigations into the N1.219bn the governor allegedly received from the Office of the National Security Adviser when Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) held sway, through a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, as well as some kickbacks he (Fayose) allegedly received from the Ekiti State Government contractors.

Investigators told The Punch that the seized houses belonging to Fayose were allegedly purchased with stolen funds and the EFCC invoked the Assets Forfeiture clause to seize the properties in line with Sections 28 and 34 of the EFCC (Establishment Act) 2004 and Section 13(1) of the Federal

President Buhari celebrates graduation of children, Zahra, Yusuf & Halimat’s Call to Bar

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday celebrated the graduation of his children, Zahra and Yusuf Buhari and Halimat’s call to bar. See another photo below....

#France TruckAttack: Goodluck Jonathan, Ben Murray-Bruce Commiserate with Victims' families

Nigeria's Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce have penned condolence messages to victims of the horrific terror attack that took place in French city of Nice.  At least 84 people were killed and hundreds more injured in a French city of Nice tonight after a terrorist firing a weapon drove a lorry into a crowd celebrating Bastille Day. Continue to read their tweets…

Couple dies holding hands after 58 years of Marriage

A couple in San Antonio, Texas George and Ora Lee Rodriguez has died side by side while holding hands after 58 years of marriage. The couple reportedly met in San Antonio when George was working as a butcher at a local meat market. 

High school sweethearts, the pair met at the butcher shop, and married after George completed his time in the military, FOX 29 in San Antonio reports. They then had three children.