One of the survivors of the Train/motor vehicle crash on Ibadan-Abeokuta road, shares his testimony

Four days ago, a train badly crashed with A DAF truck and Toyota Camry on Ibadan - Abeokuta road.(Read  here). However, FRSC reported that no casualties were recorded. A survivor of the accident, Olagunju Ezekiel, has now confirmed this by sharing his testimony. He took to his Facebook page to share photos of his damaged car and wrote;

Family plans classy first year remembrance for Oba Okunade Sijuwade

The first year Remembrance of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, the 50th Ooni of Ife, has been fixed to hold next week. The two-day event will kick off on Thursday, 28 July, 2016, with a Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Ayegbaju, Ife.

This will then be followed by a grand reception at the Castle of Mercy, Ede Road, Ile-Ife. The following day, Friday. 29 July, a Colloquium, titled, “The Life and Times of Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, The 50th Ooni of Ife, will be hosted by The Institute of Cultural Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, at Oduduwa Hall, OAU.

Nigerians march against illegal recruitment, acts of nepotism and tribalism in government (photos)

Some Nigerians in Abuja are currently staging a protest against illegal recruitment reported to have taken place in CBN and some other government institutions. According to the placards they are carrying, they are also protesting acts of nepotism and tribalism in govt. More photos after the cut.

Beyonce and Blue Ivy take cute photos in identical outfits in Paris

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Photos: Young female doctor killed in a fatal accident in Abia Sate

This beautiful young doctor identified as Dr. Nneoma Uhuegbu died in a fatal accident around Umuikaa on her way to Umuahia from Aba last night. She was on her way to Umuahia to collect her induction gown as a fresh medical doctor. Her induction is on the 28 at ABSU. According to reports, 12 passengers and driver involved in the accident survived except for her. This is so sad! May her soul rest in peace. Amen! Below is what her friend Ogbonnaya Bonky Chibuzor wrote on Facebook: 

'Nations would progress if a govt continues where the other stopped, rather than fight its predecessor' - Ben Murray-Bruce

Shared by Senator Ben Murray-Bruce via his Facebook page...

Photo: President Buhari hails back at residents as he rides the newly-commissioned train

President Buhari is pictured hailing back at enthusiastic crowd during his ride from Idu to Kubwa after he officially commissioned the Abuja-Kaduna railwa. Photo credit: Bayo Omoboriowo

Ambassadorial nominees fail to recite National Anthem correctly

Two ministerial nominees failed to recite the National anthem and pledge properly. The nominees, Ibrahim Isa from Niger state and Vivian Nwunaku Okeke from Anambra state mixed up the National Anthem and pledge when the chairman of the senate committee on Foreign Affairs, Monsurat Sunmonu asked them to recite it at the senate's screening exercise for the 47 ministerial nominees today July 26th. Other senators present burst into laughter...

Hillary Clinton makes history as the first ever female presidential nominee by a major party

Hillary Clinton made history by becoming the first woman ever to be a major party's presidential nominee on Tuesday evening as Democratic delegates officially gave her the votes needed to win the primary election. Bernie Sanders' delegates stood side-by-side with delegates to Hillary Clinton as part of a peace offering, as they formally cast their votes in the Democratic nomination process.

Photos from Pres. Buhari's meeting with APC Governors in Aso Rock

President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had a meeting with APC Governors at the state house Abuja today July 26th. More photos after the cut...

Alleged Budget padding: Abdulmumin Jibrin replies Dogara, House of Reps

Embattled former chairman of the House of Representatives House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has released a statement reacting to the allegations leveled against him by the House of Representatives. The house through its spokesperson Abdulrazak Namdas, today accused Jibrin of engaging in fraudulent activities while he oversaw the appropriation committee. Jibrin on his facebook page this evening released a statement replying the House members. Read the statement below:

Sacked Chairman of Appropriation committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin, was fraudulent- Dogara says

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has reacted to the corruption allegations leveled against him and three other principal officers of the house by the sacked chairman of the House Appropriation committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin. The sacked chairman has in the last few days released statements alleging that Dogara and the other principal officers were engaged in over N40 billion budget padding.

Reacting via a statement signed by the house's spokesperson, Abdulrazak Namdas, Dogara accused Mumin of fraud and highhandedness. Read the statement below:

Photo: Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusu II goes down on his knees to greet his mother

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II is pictured on his knees greeting his mother; "No matter how far you go in life or how high situation raises you, when it comes to your mother, you should forget all you have and honour her like the queen she is to you." captioned by Instagram user, Anas Umar.

Buhari's presidency will energise the economy - VP Osinbajo

The N500B Social Investment programmes of the Buhari presidency is a means to energize the economy and deal with issues of poverty in the country, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
Speaking today while receiving a delegation of the Muslim Lawyers Association at the Presidential Villa, Prof. Osinbajo said the social investment programmes would train people, create jobs, feed school children from homegrown farming and grant soft loans to traders, artisans and market women.

I was the only senator from Kebbi that rejected OBJ's N50m 3rd term bribe- Dep. Senate leader says

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has come under attack following his comment yesterday that the recent revelations from alleged budget padding in the House of Representatives confirms his position that the National Assembly is filled with rogues and thieves. Reacting to his comment, deputy Senate leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah in a statement said he finds Obasanjo's comment reckless and terrifying.