Cristiano Ronaldo is the special footballer of his generation- Sir Alex Ferguson

Legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed any comparison between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, labeling the Real Madrid striker as the special footballer of his generation and also said he's been at the top for over 10years .

According to Sir Alex, Cristiano Ronaldo's desire for football separates him from the rest as the best current player in the world. Ferguson, who was at the Stade de France to see Ronaldo lift the Euro 2016 Trophy, is adamant that the forward's dedication to the sport is a part of the reason for his success.

Presidency sends Letter to the Senate seeking Ibrahim Magu's confirmation as EFCC Boss

The Presidency has sent a Letter seeking the screening and confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The letter was signed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo when he was acting president and was read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki at plenary today, July 14, 2016.

Alleged sexual misconduct: House of Reps investigation stalled as US Ambassador, Min. of Foreign Affairs fail to appear

The investigation by the House of Representatives  joint committee on ethics and privileges and foreign affairs into the alleged sexual misconduct by three lawmakers, Samuel Ikon, Mohammed Gololo and Mark Gbillah, in the US in April this year, was today stalled as the immediate past US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle or any official from the US Embassy failed to honor the panel's invitation.

Photo: Nigerian 'footballer' stands trial for delivering drugs in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court Cambodia, yesterday, June 7, heard the case of a self-described Nigerian footballer allegedly arrested with 100 grams of methamphetamine in the capital’s Choam Chao commune in January. During the short hearing, the 30-year-old Nigerian national Francis Ihenwe Oderah, confessed to having acted as a delivery man, but asked the court for clemency as he was not a dealer himself.

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali is dead at age 74

Legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali, 74 who was rushed to a hospital outside Phoenix, Arizona and reportedly on life support after he was found 'barely breathing' at his home on Thursday has died.

Ali was surrounded by his family who rushed to be at his bedside on Friday after doctors warned his condition was 'rapidly deteriorating', Radar Online reported.

Ali was taken to hospital on Thursday with an 'unshakeable cough' which was complicated by his Parkinson's disease. May his soul rest in peace...Amen!

Married Christian Rock singer announces he’s Gay, shocks fellow Christians

Founding member of Christian rock group 'Everyday Sunday', 35 year old Trey Pearson, who is married with two children has come out as being gay. In a recent letter to his fans he revealed that not everything is as it seems. The Christian Rocker stunned fans across the world earlier this week, admitting he’s been attracted to men since he was a teen.

Update on the woman murdered in Kano over alleged blasphemy

A family member of the woman who was killed in Kano this week claims she was not beheaded like it's being speculated in the media. Writing exclusively to LIB, the lady said the woman was beaten to death because she asked a Muslim man not to pray in front of her shop. Read the person's version of events after the cut...

Governor Ambode denies kidnap attempt on his mother

There were reports late last night that there was a kidnap attempt on the mother of the governor of Lagos state but it's been denied. Read the press statement below...

Charge me to court or release me,Femi Fani-Kayode tells EFCC

Femi Fani-Kayode said yesterday that he has met all his bail conditions, that the EFCC should release him or charge him to court. A statement signed yesterday by his media assistant, Jude Ndukwe reads;

This is to refute the false information being peddled by a section of the media that former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, who has remained illegally detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since May 9, 2016, has not met his bail conditions as set by EFCC. Chief Fani-Kayode has since fulfilled the conditions for his bail but rather than take the honourable path of releasing him pending any charge brought against him, the anti-graft agency moved him from Abuja to Lagos where they obtained a questionable warrant to further detain him illegally for another three weeks.

FG releases list of recovered assets, withholds names of looters

The Nigerian government through the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed today Saturday June 4th partially released list of funds recovered from corrupt former government officials as part of the government's war against corruption. Although names of the people the assets were recovered from were left out of the list. Read the official statement below...

ISIS threatens to kill founders of twitter and Facebook

ISIS' hacking division has released a video challenging the founders of Facebook and Twitter, Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey for closing down accounts linked with the terrorist organisation, and promising to kill them if they continue.

Bomb explosion rocks police station in Adamawa (photos)

A Bomb explosion rocked the Jimeta Divisional Police Headquarters, in Yola, Adamawa State this morning. Eyewitnesses say the explosion happened at about 11am. The area has been thrown into confusion. Number of casualty is yet unknown. Details later. More photos after the cut..

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first athlete to have 200million social media followers

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first athlete to have 200 million social media followers. He thanked his fans last night on Twitter as he celebrated the feat.

He has; Twitter = 40.7 million followers. Facebook= 109,689,892 followers. Instagram= 49.9 million followers.Total = 200,289,892. followers Congrats to him!

Check out Tonto Dikeh's pregnancy pics

Tonto has since welcomed her son. She shared this photo on her Instagram page. 

T. B. Joshua, Pastor Chris Are ‘Kabballa’ Magicians"- Bishop Peller

Former drug addict and renowned magician, now General Overseer of The Fingers of God Church, Alagbado Lagos, Bishop Kayode Joseph Abiola Peller, son of the late renowned magician, Professor Peller has carpeted his fellow colleagues in the ministry, Pastor T. B. Joshua and Reverend Chris Oyakhilome, calling them magicians.

He claimed that while the Senior Pastor of The Synagogue Church of All Nations, T. B. Joshua uses Kabballah magic to hypnotize his congregation and the general public over his miracles, the Christ Embassy founder, Chris Oyakhilome’s association with Joshua makes him a suspect.

Onigbinde blasts Sunday Oliseh and NFF in new interview

Former Super Eagles coach and technical committee member Chief Adegboye Onigbinde has blasted Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh in yet another interview, saying Oliseh is using his tenure as Super Eagles coach to learn the job of coaching as he hasn't coached a big club or country before.

Onigbinde also talked about the duties of the technical committee especially as news filtered through social media today that some members of the committee had resigned from their post due to the NFF President's perceived favoritism towards Sunday Oliseh. 

Photos: Meet a Nigerian man who wears suit to hawk tiger nut from a wheelbarrow

BBC Hausa correspondent Yakubu Liman met Isa Kebbi (left), who sells tiger nuts from a wheel barrow at a market in Abuja. According to Kebbi, he buys a sack of tiger nuts on credit every month and if he make a lot of sales, he makes a profit of around $19 (£13).

He is not the first food seller seen wearing a suit to sell his goods. In 2015, BBC published a photo of Daniel Nartey (right) who wears suits to hawk fruits in Accra, Ghana. He told the correspondent that he started wearing suit to sell watermelon after he was told by his pastor to dress well no matter the job you do.

Photo: Pregnant woman dies during fight with her neighbor in Lagos

Police in Lagos state have arrested a hair dresser named Tawa Biodun for fighting her heavily pregnant neighbour, Esther Oluwadiya, in their compound in Ikotun, Lagos on Monday Feb. 8th. The woman who was pregnant with twins (pictured above) later died from complications from the fight...

Photos:Zimbabwean pastor buys his wife a Lamboghini as Val present

Flamboyant Zimbabwean Pastor and Senior Pastor of Good News Church, Uebert Angel, reportedly bought this $US400, 000 Lamborghini sports car for his wife, Beverly, as a Valentine's Day present. Pictures released on social media show Beverly receiving keys to a Lamborghini Aventador.
 

Samuel Eto'o becomes coach of Turkish club Antalyaspor

Former Barcelona, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Everton Striker has been appointed coach of Turkish side Antalyaspor, after the departure of head coach Yusuf Simsek. Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o Fils who joined the club in June on a three year deal was told by the club's president to take over coaching duties with with technical director Mehmet Ugurlu until a new coach is hired.

Edo Football Association to give Odion Ighalo,Osimhen and Khadiri Ikhana football awards

The Edo Football Association Awards ceremony which is going to be held for the first time is set to award it's indigenes, Watford striker Odion Ighalo ,u-17 World Cup winner Victor Osimhen and champions League winning coach with Enyimba Khadiri Ikhana at a lavish ceremony to be held on the 30th of December at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre, Benin City.

CAN protests moves to list Nigeria among Arab nations to fight ISIS

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has protested moves by the Saudi Arabian government to tag Nigeria as a Muslim country in its yet to be formed coalition of 34 Muslim/Arab countries to fight terrorism. Saudi's Foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir yesterday announced that Saudi Arabia has formed a coalition of 34 mainly Muslim countries including powers such as Egypt and Turkey to coordinate a fight against "terrorist organisations".

Federal High Court orders immediate release of Biafran leader, Nnamdi Kanu

The Federal High Court Abuja has ordered the DSS to immediately release the director of the Indigenous People of Biafra and director of Biafran radio, Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Niyi Ademola at a hearing of a case filed against the Federal government by his lawyer this morning, said Kanu was being held unlawfully by DSS and should be freed immediately.

Only yesterday the Magistrate court in Wuse zone 2, Abuja, dropped all charges of criminal conspiracy, intimidation and leading an unlawful society brought against Kanu by the federal government after the DSS appealed to the court to strike out his case so he can be taken to a higher court that can entertain charges bordering on terrorism.

Photos: King Wasiu Ayinde's daughter called to the Nigerian Bar

KWAM 1's daughter Basirat Damilola was called to the Nigerian Bar in Abuja yesterday, December 16. Her proud father shared the photos on Instagram. More photos after the cut...

Umar Yuguda's wife sends him loving shout out on Instagram

In a bid to shut down rumors of their separation, Meema, the stunning wife of Umar Yuguda took to her Instagram page yesterday December 16th to wish her husband a happy Birthday. She shared the photo above and wrote;

 "My baby is a year older!!! My KING. I swear everyday's your Birthday & everyday I treat you like a king...the king you are! I love you with everything I am & everything I hope to be#MyMuse#MyFirstWaveGenius#MyBirthdayBoy

Gunmen Kill Rivers Varsity Lecturer, Son In Port Harcourt

Returning Officer in the March 28, House of Representatives election for Obio Akpor federal constituency in Rivers State, Dr Ebirien Fubara has been killed alongside his son at their residence in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Vanguard gathered that the sad incident occurred over the weekend.  Meanwhile, when contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Muhammad said, the police was not aware of the ugly development.

The late Fubara was appointed a Commissioner in the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, by Governor Nyesom Wike.

Photo: Policemen Beat Up, Rupture Student’s Intestine

 

A 200-level university student, John Ekefre, has been admitted into the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital after policemen from the Iponri division tortured him and damaged his intestine.

He was said to have been operated on to rectify the internal injury and to remove “the blood clots” that blocked his chest as a result of the torture.

His elder sister, Mercy Ekefre, told a Punch correspondent, who visited LASUTH on Tuesday that the family had spent over N200,000 on John’s treatment.

Court Sacks PDP Acting Chairman, Secondus

An Abuja High Court on Tuesday sacked the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Uche Secondus, from office.

The presiding judge, Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf, in his judgment, held that the position of the acting National Chairman of the party was zoned to the North-east and therefore cannot be occupied by Secondus.

Justice Baba-Yusuf while ruling on the suit filed by former Special Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Political Affairs, Ahmed Gulak, agreed with him that the defendant (Secondus), was occupying the position of the acting National Chairman of the party illegally.

Iheanacho, Toure and other Man City players at end of year Xmas party (Photos)

Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho joined Yaya Toure and other Man City stars to party last night at popular celebrity club Revolución de Cuba on Peter Street in Manchester City center. The Nigerian star player looked cool alongside his mates as they celebrated their progression into the champions league knockout stages and the good season they've had so far. Photos after the Jump...

Photos: Pastor and Herbalist nabbed in Orlu

Few days back, A powerful pastor was nabbed with a native doctor for ritualism and fetish indulgences. CG blog reporter dug deeper and exposed more horror from the incident. The ritualist duo confessed that they kill people by writing their names on a live chicken and then after some incantations, they would hang the chicken upside down to die. The person whose name has been used will die immediately the chicken dies  They confessed that they have been doing it for years..all sorts of evil..sudden death, sickness, no progress, bareness marriage failure etc 

They also named an old woman as their accomplice

Very graphic images when you continue

North Korean court sentences Canadian pastor to life imprisonment for 'crimes against the state'

A Supreme Court in North Korea has sentenced Hyeon Soo Lim, who pastors the Light Korean Presbyterian Church in Toronto to life imprisonment with hard labour after he was convicted of committing 'crimes against the state'. Pastor Soo Lim who had been in detention since February was given the sentence after a brief trial.

30 killed in Boko Haram attack on three villages in Borno

No fewer than 30 people were killed after Boko Haram members attacked Warwara, Mangari and Bura-Shika villages in Borno state over the weekend. Mustapha Karimbe, a member of the state vigilante group said many of the injured persons had machete cuts on them.

"Most of the victims were slaughtered and most of the wounded (had suffered) machete cuts,"he told AFP

Worst hit in the attack is ‎Warwara village where 20 people were killed. Six people were reportedly killed in Bura-Shika while four were killed in Mangari.

Five Deadly Terms Used By Women

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Nigerian woman who burnt a man's private parts with hot iron sentenced to 9yrs in prison in the UK

Kenya Alozie, 31, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on December 14, after being found guilty of GBH with intent. This followed an investigation by police in Greenwich. On 15 May, Alozie and the victim, a man in his thirties, were having sex at an address in Plumstead when she took a hot iron to burn his legs and genitals. She also used a broken bottle to attack him.

The victim sustained a number of serious injuries including deep cuts and burns. He has since undergone a number of hospital treatments and surgery.

Dasuki used part of the arms deal fund to buy properties in Dubai and London-EFCC

Counsel to EFCC, Rotimi Jacobs told the Federal High Court yesterday during the bail hearing of Dasuki and 2 others that investigations by the anti-graft agency showed that the former National Security Adviser used some of the loots from the N32 billion arms deal fund to acquire properties in Dubai and London. Rotimi stated this in the counter-affidavit he presented before the court while opposing Dasuki's bail application. The counter-affidavit in part reads

“That our investigation also revealed that the applicant transferred large sums of monies outside Nigeria and he acquired several assets in Dubai and London with these funds.”

Photos of man and his daughter killed during the Army/Shiite clash in Zaria

Bukhari Muhammed Bello Jega pictured above with his daughter were among the casualties of the Army/Shiite clash in Zaria, Kaduna state last Saturday. His wife was reportedly also killed in the clash. Until his death, Jega worked at the National Democratic Institute. May their souls rest in peace Amen.

Miracles!! Woman with two unequal breasts become equal after prayer at Shiloh?

This is what a Living Faith Church member claimed on her Facebook page. She narrated how a woman who had two unequal breasts had her boobs realigned after being prayed for by Bishop David Oyedepo at the annual Shiloh event. This happened on Friday, according to Endy Edeson, who claimed to be at this year’s Shiloh. She said:

$2.1bn arms deal fund: List of companies Dasuki allegedly shared money to

Above is a list of companies and figures embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki allegedly shared money to from the controversial $2.1 billion arms fund. At the hearing of the money laundering case against him and two others at the Federal High Court Abuja yesterday, Dasuki confirmed giving DAAR communications former Chairman Raymond Dokpesi the sum of N2.12 billion for PDP Presidential campaign. 

Photos: Thousands of Shia Muslims stage protests in Kano, Bauchi and Kebbi States

Thousands of Nigerian Shiites have staged protest in different countries including the largest march in Kano, Kebbi and Bauchi to protest against the arrest of their leader EL-Zakzaky and the death of their members during the 2-day violent clash with the Nigerian Army.. More pics after the cut...

Photos: Iranians stage protest outside Nigerian embassy over Shiite attack

Some Iranians this morning staged a peaceful protest outside the Nigerian embassy in Tehran, the Iranian capital to register their displeasure over the Army- Shiite group clash that occurred in Zaria, Kaduna state on Saturday December 12th. Meanwhile the Iranian government yesterday summoned the Nigerian Ambassador to Iran, Ambassador Tukur Mani to receive Iran's protest over the deadly attacks on Shiite group. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Osinbajo meets with Bill Gates Group

Press statement from the office of the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo...

The Buhari administration is interested in using technology to fast track the country’s growth and development, according to Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN Speaking yesterday while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Government and Global Good Fund co-founded by US billionaire, Bill Gates, the Vice President said the administration “is interested in the idea of using technology because it is the way forward for those interested in rapid growth in the next decade”.

He noted that the President has said that this administration is committed to a bottom-up approach and technology is a tool that can help make the difference.

MTN Nigeria's CEO Michael Ikpoki resigns

MTN Nigeria’s CEO Michael Ikpoki has resigned. The company's head of Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, Akinwale Goodluck has also resigned with immediate effect.

Ikpoki has been replaced by Ferdi Moolman as MTN Nigeria CEO while Goodluck has been replaced by Amina Oyagbola as its head of Regulatory and Corporate Affairs. Read the press statement released my MTN group after the cut...

Oprah Winfrey reveals she was raped by a cousin at 9,talks about losing her baby at 14

Oprah Winfrey has revealed the name she chose for the premature baby boy she lost when she was just 14 years old. She also spoke of being raped by a cousin at the age of 9.

The  61 year old former talk show host opened up about her painful past when speaking at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, according to news.com.au.

The Lion That Escaped From Jos Park Shot Dead (Photos)

Residents of Jos, the Plateau State capital, have heaved a sigh of relief as a lion which escaped from the Jos Wild Life Park yesterday morning has been found and shot dead within the premises of the park.

The lion escaped from the park situated at Dong community of Jos North Local Government Area thereby causing panic among residents of nearby Dong, State and Federal Low-cost housing estates, Rantiya, Miango Road and Tudun Wada.

See the dead lion being taken away after the cut:

Why I Collected N2.1bn From Ex-NSA Dasuki- Dokpesi

 

Raymond Dokpesi, founder of Daar Communication, who was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday over the N2.1 billion he allegedly received from the office of the NSA has said the money he received from the office of the National Security Adviser during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan was payment for media and political campaign for the 2015 general election and nothing more. A publication from The News Magazine quoted the media mogul to have said.