Photos: Buhari received chieftancy title in Benin Republic

During his one day visit to the Republic of Benin on Saturday August 1st, President Buhari was honored with a traditional title 'Manahouwhe’ Gbede' meaning, “I will never forget you”. More photos from the ceremony after the cut...

Soldiers capture Boko Haram Commander, rescues 178 People

The Nigerian military has revealed that a dreaded Boko Haram commander has been arrested. The Army said the culprit was arrested in an operation by troops of 7 division along Aulari in Bama axis of Borno State. The insurgent leader, the military said, is currently undergoing investigation.

The “offensive operation” that led to the capture of the terrorist was done in collaboration with troops of the 21 Brigade and elements of 151 Task Force Battalion of 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, spokesperson of the division, Tukur Gusau, said in a statement.

During the operation, 178 people – 101 children, 67 women and 10 men- were rescued.

EXPOSED: Jonathan’s Minister who stole $9bn secretly named

...another witness emerges with evidence from White House
Just as the dust raised by Governor Adams Oshiomh's statement over the $6 billion dollars allegedly stolen by a former minister in the administration Goodluck Jonathan, another prominent Nigerian, Queen Zainab Duke-Abiola, the Akasoba of Kalabari land in the Niger Delta, has said she had evidence from the White House that a former Petroleum Minister stole $9.3 billion.

Duke Abiola, one of the wives of the late Chief MKO Abiola, in an exclusive interview with The Nation, said: “According to the information available to us, the minister stole more than $9 billion; not Australian dollars, but US dollars.”

“And what I am saying is that the money should be used to develop the Niger Delta. Use this to help the impoverished Niger Deltans,” she added.

Obasanjo Blasts: Okonjo-Iweala who Worked for Me is Not The Okonjo-Iweala that Worked for Jonathan

Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, took time off his schedule to speak to a Premium Times team at his Abeokuta home about some of the issues he wrote about in his book, “My Watch”.

Read details of the explosive chat below:

Photos: Mariah Carey hits the beach with her children, Roc and Roe

Singer Mariah Carey enjoyed a day at the beach in LA with her twins Monroe and Moroccan...and her handlers/friends. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Check out Akon's private Jet

Yep, the singer has a private jet. Akon is said to be worth over $300m...who knew? He was in Nigeria over the weekend and that is the private jet he came in. He left yesterday. See more pics after the cut

Rapper T.I gives his take on Ciara's boyfriend playing dad to her son

Last weekend, photos of Ciara's boyfriend Russell Wilson playing dad to her son with Future hit the net and an angry Future took to twitter to indirectly call Ciara out for supposedly 'exploiting their child'. Rapper T.I has weighed in on the controversy.

Popular radio DJ, Ebro, shared the photo above and asked his instagram followers for their opinion on the photos of Future Jnr hugging Wilson. T.I. responded. See what he said after the cut...

NAFDAC boss interrogated by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC today interrogated the Director General of NAFDAC, Paul Orhii, over allegations of fraud. Mr Orhii is being investigated for allegedly awarding contracts to companies he has interest in. He arrived the commission's headquarters in Abuja this morning at about 10am and is currently being interrogated.

Photos from 'Gbenro & Osas Ajibade's 'Thank You Soirée'

Newly weds Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro held a 'Thank You' Soirée to express their  appreciation for all the love, support and well wishes received towards their union. The soiree held on Friday July 31 at 'Posh Cafe' at Oasis Medspa - Ikoyi, Lagos. See the photos after the cut...

Bukola Saraki shares his experience in Maiduguri today

He visited IDP camps in Maiduguri, Borno state today. More tweets after the cut..

Anybody close to me knows that I don't like money- Rotimi Amaechi

Former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi said people close to him know that he doesn't like money. He said this yesterday August 2nd during a special reception held in his honor by some of his friends in Abuja,. The comment was made in response to allegations by Governor Nyesom Wike that he embezzled money while in office. 

 "Governor Nyesome Wike has again sponsored one advert in a bid to rubbish me. Only God knows that if there is one thing I don’t like, I don’t like money. Anybody close to me knows that I don’t like money. The governor and PDP are afraid of me getting an appointment to the national executive council. The current president abhors corruption and the only way they can stop me from getting the appointment is to paint me with corruption. And the people that know me in Rivers State know that I don’t like money. In Rivers, people know I don’t like money.” he said

Comedian Holy Mallam and wife celebrate 10th wedding anniversary

The comedian and his wife are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary today August 3rd. He shared the photo above on his instagram page and wrote "10yrs married I have gained, she has gained. We've both gained...weight lol". Congrats to them.

Photos: Power Bank sets owner on fire..

As shared by this man on Facebook.

Actress Ayo Adesanya takes a 'Selfie' before entering a studio...

Just repeating what she wrote! #runsaway!

Femi Kuti takes his son to his grandparents' grave side in Abeokuta

Femi Kuti took his son, Made to his grandparents - Funmilayo and Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti's grave side in Abeokuta to pay their respects. Funmi and Israel Ransome-Kuti would be Made's great grand parents.

Army to review case of soldiers condemned to death for mutiny

The Nigerian Army has ordered a review of the courts-martial of more than 600 soldiers and officers condemned to death for mutiny and deserting the battle against Boko Haram in the North East.

AP reports that a statement released signed by army administrator, Maj. Gen. A. B. Abubakar yesterday August 2nd, states that all the accused and condemned soldiers will appear before a committee that will sit and review their cases in Kaduna state from Aug. 7 to Aug. 24.

The soldiers had at different times revolted against their commanders over lack of weapons to fight Boko Haram members. Seems like former Chief of Defense Staff Alex Badeh now agrees with them.

Akon and Lighting Africa team meets Governor Ambode

Akon and his Akon Lighting Africa Team met with Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday August 2nd at the State House. Also at the meeting was the artiste May D and Akon's Rep in Nigeria Ayo Shonaiya. Another photo after the cut...

Lol: See how a TV station exposed a woman who they'd interviewed as anonymous

They first interviewed her as anonymous but when they turned the camera to someone else, they forgot to blur her face...lol

Photos: Senate president in Maiduguri, to visit IDP camps

Senate President Bukola Saraki arrived Maiduguri this morning where he will be visiting some IDP camps in the state. More photos after the cut...

Passenger captures moment a 'UFO' overtakes his plane during take-off from JFK airport

This is the moment a passenger aboard a Virgin Atlantic flight captured what he claims is a 'UFO' overtaking his flight during take-off from New York JFK airport. The footage which was shot on July 7th, shows a peculiar object flying past the plane at high speed.

The object comes behind from the aeroplane's tail, and moves like a bird but it's not a bird. The passenger and some others think the object may be an extraterrestrial craft aka Alien plane. Some don't believe it. See more photos after the cut and tell us what you think it is..