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South Sudan Extends State of Emergency in Four Regions

South Sudan on Friday said it had extended the state of emergency in four restive states until 2018 to curb the recent spike in clashes between rival communities and clan-based violence. Presidential spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny told newsmen in Juba that President

Robert Mugabe: A Lesson For 'Sit-Tight' African Leaders

The letter by President Robert Mugabe stating his intention to resign as the President of Zimbabwe with immediate effect was not just a letter; it was one that set off a ripple of excitement through the streets of Harare, the country's capital city, and beyond

FSARS operatives allegedly pursue 10 teenagers into Lagos Lagoon

A Twitter user with the handle @McSHAWZBEATS took to the platform to call out men of the Federal Anti Robbery Squad for allegedly chasing 10 boys into the Lagoon in Lagos. The young man claimed that two of the 10 boys chased into the Lagoon by FSARS are dead

War: Vladimir Putin begins formal annexation of Ukraine regions

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is set to stage a ceremony in an ornate Kremlin hall to announce Russia's rule over around 15% of Ukraine, the biggest European annexation since World War II. Putin disclosed that the four Ukrainian regions would remain

Wenger's new job revealed, to begin in October

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, is set for a return to football, as a technical director for FIFA, the UK Mirror reports. Wenger has told his friends, that he is ready to take up the post, after deciding not to return to club management. The 69-year-old

Exams begin in OAU despite ongoing ASUU strike

The Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, has commenced exams for its students despite the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. The school on Monday commenced its 2017/2018 second semester exams. Recall that ASUU had, on November

Music: Solidstar - Legit (feat. Flavour & Phyno)

Solidstar just release his highly anticipated album W.E.E.D and here is a track pick featuring Flavour and Phyno titled Legit. Legit was produced by PBanks. Listen below and share.

Stick to sports - Ibrahimovic hits out at LeBron James again

AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has insisted that athletes should "stick to sports". Ibrahimovic was addressing comments aimed at Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Speaking in a news conference Tuesday ahead of the start of the Italian music festival

Man parks car on Third Mainland Bridge, jumps into lagoon (photos)

A man, whose identity was yet to be fully established, reportedly parked his car on the bridge and jumped into the lagoon. The yet to be identified man, reportedly told occupants of the car he was driving that he wanted to ease himself but went on to jump

Man Who Parked His Car And Jumped Inside Lagos Lagoon Identified

The man who drowned after he reportedly jumped into the Lagoon in Lagos on Friday has been identified as a staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports. A staff of FRCN, who pleaded anonymity, told the News Agency

LeBron James opens school that is completely free in his hometown

LeBron James is a Los Angeles Laker from Akron, Ohio. He has opened a completely free school in his hometown in Ohio. On Monday, before heading to Califoria, LeBron James unveiled his I Promise School, which will benefit at-risk students. It is public and

LeBron James leaves Cleveland for LA Lakers in $154m deal

Four-time NBA MVP LeBron James has left his hometown team the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $153.3 million contract. The move was announced by his agency Klutch Sports Group on Twitter. KlutchSports twitter post This is the

Police arrests boyfriend of married woman who jumped into Lagos Lagoon

New report has emerged about the woman who parked her car on 3rd Mainland bridge in Lagos and jumped into a Lagoon. According to Nick Sparkles, the woman who committed suicide is based in Texas in the United States and was married with 3 kids.. It was alleged

Thief jumps into Lagos lagoon after snatching phone in traffic (Video)

A suspected thief jumped into the Lagos lagoon after snatching phone in traffic, unluckily for him, he couldn't swim and nearly drowned. Accroding to, Abeke Mabawonku, who shared the video of the incident on Facebook, the suspected thief who could not swim

BBNaija: Liquorose reveals biggest lesson learnt, strategy in Big Brother House

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Liquorose has revealed biggest lesson learnt so far in the 'Shine Ya Eye' season. The professional dancer told Biggie that her biggest lesson is to be focused and not get comfortable around housemates. According to her

Lagos Prostitutes Experience Low Patronage as Ramadan Begin

The ongoing Muslims' fasting month, Ramadan, is also largely taking its toll on commercial s*x as most prostitutes now find it more difficult to survive. According to the checks carried out by encomium.ng in some fun spots in certain parts of Lagos state,

Wenger's new job revealed, to begin in October

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, is set for a return to football, as a technical director for FIFA, the UK Mirror reports. Wenger has told his friends, that he is ready to take up the post, after deciding not to return to club management. The 69-year-old

LeBron James Explains Why He's Already 'Greatest Player Of All Time'

Who is the greatest of all time? LeBron James has the answer, and spoiler alert, he says it's LeBron James. On the latest episode of ESPN's "More Than An Athlete" on Sunday night, James revealed that he thinks the 2016 Finals, when he led the Cleveland Cavaliers