Songstress Mariah Carey stuns at Leonardo DiCaprio’s Fundraising Gala

Mariah Carey made a fashion statement at Leonardo DiCaprio‘s glamorous fundraising gala for his foundation, Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in St. Tropez on Wednesday. She dazzled in a long black gown with a high slit and plunging neckline. The singer attended the event with fiancé James Packer separately, as Carey made her entrance surrounded by bodyguards. See another photo below....

Photos: 75 dead/missing as Flood hits hard in Beijing,China

China's Civil Affairs Ministry has said that about 75 people have died or gone missing in China’s worst flooding area. The announcement was made amid continuing heavy downpours that caused havoc across usually dry regions, including the capital Beijing.  Already, 576 people have been recorded as dead or missing nationwide in the first half of the year. Beijing has witnessed incessant rain since Tuesday. See more photos below…

We are negotiating with Niger Delta militants, Buhari says

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed that his administration was talking to Niger Delta militants through oil companies and law-enforcement agencies to find a lasting solution to insecurity in the region.

Speaking at a farewell audience with Mr. Michael Zinner, the outgoing Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria at the State House, Buhari said that government is studying the instruments of the Amnesty Programme inherited from the previous administration with a view to carrying out commitments

We are negotiating with Niger Delta militants, Buhari says

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed that his administration was talking to Niger Delta militants through oil companies and law-enforcement agencies to find a lasting solution to insecurity in the region.

Speaking at a farewell audience with Mr. Michael Zinner, the outgoing Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria at the State House, Buhari said that government is studying the instruments of the Amnesty Programme inherited from the previous administration with a view to carrying out commitments

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.