Fans bash Naira Marley over new song, ask him to be careful of his utterances Fans Bash Naira Marley Over New Song, Ask Him To Be Careful Of His Utterances

Afro pop singer and rapper, Naira Marley, who was recently released from the custody of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegation of cyber crime, has come under attacks from his fans hours after the release of his new song, Soapy.

Police Arrest 20-year-old Wife For Killing Husband In Anambra

“The suspect allegedly had a scuffle with her husband, one John Bosko Ngu, aged 35 years, of the same address and stabbed him on his chest with a sharp knife."

A 20-year-old woman, Makoduchukwu Ndubisi, has reportedly stabbed her husband, John Bosco Ngu, to death in Anambra State.

#SaveOndoFromInsecurity: Ondo State Indigenes, Youth Group Tackle Akeredolu On Twitter, Demand End To Rising Kidnappings, Other Crimes

“Everyday, even on Sundays, @RotimiAkeredolu travel around the country with armed officers and blaring sirens, speeding like 'there is no tomorrow. What we have for defence and protection are our phones and maybe a key holder. #SaveOndoFromInsecurity."

Ondo State, with the sobriquet Sunshine State, is known for its tranquillity and conducive environment, has now become an unpleasant place for travellers and residents, many of whom have been victims of kidnappers.

Nigeria, other West African countries adopt ECO single currency

The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on Saturday adopted ECO as the name of the single currency to be issued in January 2020.

ECOWAS is made up of 15-member countries. They are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo.

AYIRI OLADUNMOYE: How I’m Bridging the Gap of a Multimillion-dollar Industry

Eclectic and energetic, Ayiri Oladunmoye, the CEO of Oaken Events and brains behind Atinuda Premium Conference, has a vision to bridge the gap in Nigeria’s event management industry. She is one of the most talented creative women in the industry. Her annual conference that parades speakers from across the world is a reference point. Her tenacity has paid off as she was recently recognized as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent Global Class of 2018 for her ingenuity and innovation as an entrepreneur. With a lit-up face and an adventurous mind, she tells Funke Olaode about her mission and vision

Tension in Ekiti as suspected herdsmen kill hunter

Palpable tension gripped residents of Orin-Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Saturday following the murder of a hunter by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the town.

The hunter, Emmanuel Ilori was said to have been killed at   midnight while hunting for animals with some of his colleagues.

UPDATE: Plane Crash Averted In Nigeria As Boeing 737 Aircraft Skids Off Runway At Port Harcourt Airport

The aircraft, with 87 passengers onboard and six crew members, skidded off the runway at about 3 pm today on a wet runway.

An Air Peace aircraft, Boeing 737, skidded off the runway in Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA), Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

End of road for Super Falcons as Nigeria crashes out of World Cup

Nigeria crashed out of the Women’s World Cup on Saturday after losing 0-3 to Germany in a riveting match that tested both sides well.

Chelsea great Fernando Torres announces retirement from professional football

Former Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has today announced his retirement from professional football.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich agrees to splash £50M – but not on a player

Roman Abramovich may be unable to splash the cash in the transfer market – but he’s not letting that stop him from treating himself.

Hollywood Vampires: Rise album review California’s starriest hobby band, Hollywood Vampires, pull back the covers for their second album Rise

Separating the artist from the art is never the easiest trick to master. So while the presence of Johnny Depp in the band would have been the ultimate cool injection a decade ago, the allegations of domestic abuse made against him by his ex-wife Amber Heard make Hollywood Vampires a rather more problematic listen. 

Supreme Court tosses murder conviction of black inmate

The Supreme Court is seen under stormy skies in Washington, Thursday, June 20, 2019. J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE AP PHOTO

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The Supreme Court is throwing out the murder conviction and death sentence for a black man in Mississippi because of a prosecutor's efforts to keep African Americans off the jury. The defendant already has been tried six times and now could face a seventh trial.

The court's 7-2 decision Friday says the removal of black prospective jurors violated the rights of inmate Curtis Flowers.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the court's majority opinion. Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch dissented.

US Congressman Mike Gallagher Calls For Tough Action Against Chinese Officials After Violence in Hong Kong

As protests continue in Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill, one Republican House Representative explained how communist Beijing is behind the tension in the former British colony, while calling on the possibility of tough measures by America against Chinese officials.

Trump Reveals Why He Called Off Military Strike Against Iran: I Am in No Hurry

                                

President Donald Trump bids farewell to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House in Washington, DC, on June 20, 2019. (NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images) 

President Donald Trump said on June 21 that there’s no rush to strike Iran, following reports sourced to anonymous officials that the president ordered a military strike against Iran after it shot down an American drone but called it off at the last moment.

NAFDAC announces a ban on Sniper, orders withdrawal of the product from open markets

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has placed a ban on the sale of ‘sniper’ (insecticide) in open markets and supermarkets.

EFCC arrests 54 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun and Osogbo (Photos)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested 27 suspected fraudsters for offences bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences, forgery and possession of fraudulent documents.

Borno Governor urges corps members not to relocate to other states, says tremendous success has been recorded in the fight against insurgency

Borno state Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday urged the 1100 corps members posted to Borno state not to contemplate relocating to other states as tremendous success has been recorded in the fight against insurgency in the state.

Court sentences yahoo boy to six months in jail.

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, secured the conviction of Osaghale ThankGod (a.k.a James Lee Chan) before Justice A. A. Demi-Ajayi of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin, Edo State for offences bordering on

"No government with questionable characters can beat corruption"

Nseobong Okon-Ekong holds a conversation with Dr. Adetokunbo Ade-Banjo, a UK-based  Development Economist, on issues around sustainable development in Nigeria.

Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shows off his beautiful family during his Birthday outing (Photo)

Arsenal and Gabonese striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who turned 30 on Tuesday spent the special day with his partner, Alysha Behague and their two sons as they stepped out looking stylishe for his birthday celebration.

Sharing this new photo of himself and his family posing together,  the former Dortmund star wrote: 'Thanks for all your birthday messages guys. Me and my family feel blessed.'