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A beautiful Nigerian family has amazed the world after a woman got walked down the aisle by her good looking son. NAIJ.com gathered that a 42-year-old Nigerian mother of four who remarried after she got divorced was given to her groom by her son on her wedding day. The wedding that broke the internet during the weekend was glamorous and beautiful by Nigerian standard. It was gathered that the woman’s ex-husband and father of her kids had told her that she would never find a man to remarry because she has four children. Nigerian mother of four remarries, walked down the aisle by son Photo Source: Instagram Klala photography In a post she shared, she expressed that despite what her ex-husband said her dream came true. She said: "My life is a testimony, at 42 with four beautiful children when my ex left he told me who will want you with four kids but to God be the glory Olowogbogboro gave me a God fearing man and here I am today so dream do come...

 A former chief intelligence officer of the Boko Haram group, Abdulkadir Abubakar, says two factions of the group are ready for talks with the federal government - Abdulkadir Abubakar, also known as Abu Muhammad, states that Boko Haram leader,  Abubakar Shekau, has been the major obstacle to peace, since the insurgency began in 2009 Abu Muhammad expresses willingness to give the military useful information to crush the insurgents and arrest Shekau A former Boko Haram commander, Abdulkadir Abubakar, has disclosed that the elusive leader of the group, Abubakar Shekau, has left his enclave in Sambisa forest and is currently hiding in Mandara Mountain. Abdulkadir Abubakar, also known as Abu Muhammad, was the chief intelligence officer of the Boko Haram group and one of its top commanders, until his arrest in June by the military in Buni Yadi in Gujba local government area of Yobe state. He said two factions of the group were ready for talks w...

OurMumuDonDo protesters have stormed the headquarters of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) office, Abuja to demand the repatriation of former minister of petroleum resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke over alleged fraud. Charly Boy's group demands for repatriation and prosecution of Diezani Alison-Maduekwe.      

A Nigerian lady has shared her experience with one chance operators She revealed the new method used by people in defrauding unsuspecting victims A Nigerian lady identified as Christy Glo has taken to her Facebook page to share her experience with once chance operators.  The young lady made a video and explained the new method used by fraudsters in defrauding innocent people. According to her, she had boarded a taxi on her way to the office when the lady sitting at the back of the car with her wanted to alight. The woman was said to have given the driver N500.  It was at that point he driver started asking her if she was the owner of the Ghana must go bag in the boot.  She claimed the bag was hers and the driver asked why she did not say so before.  He then went on to question her saying why would she keep such an amount in the car.  Christy Glo, the young lady who narrated her encounter with one chance operators. ...

Nnamdi Kanu says anyone who tries to arrest him will not leave Biafra land alive He said this while speaking at Boys Technical Colleg e (BTC) in Aba, Abia state The IPOB leader also claimed that the struggle for Biafra began at Christ the King Catholic Cathedral Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra on Sunday, August 27, insisted that there will not be election in Abia state unless a referendum which his group has been clamouring, is conducted. Kanu while speaking at Boys Technical College (BTC) in Aba, Abia state, said that the agitation for Biafra is a “message from heaven.” The IPOB leader who is aware that the federal government has commenced process to have him rearrested said that anyone who tries to arrest him will not leave Biafra land alive, the Cable reports. “Where we are, is Biafra Land. Aba is the spiritual capital of Biafra land. We started in Aba in 2015 at CKC (Christ the King Catholic Cathedral),” Kanu said. ...

UN experts denounce ultimatum and death threats targeting Igbo in the north The UN also urged the federal government to investigate and prosecute the Northern youths behind the ‘quit notice’  According to the UN, incitement can endanger social cohesion and threaten peace by deepening the existing tensions between Nigeria’s ethnic communities The United Nations has called on the federal government of Nigeria to investigate and prosecute people behind the ultimatum against Igbos in the norther part of the country and those responsible for the creation, publication and circulation of the hate song and audio message. The UN made this known in a publication obtained from the office of the United Nations high commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The UN which strongly condemns the ultimatum and hate songs said hate speech and incitement can endanger social cohesion and threaten peace by deepening the existing tensions between Nigeria’s ethnic communiti...

Professor Isaac Adewole, Nigeria’s minister of health, said Governor Ben Ayade had worked closely with the APC Professor Adewole, who reportedly spoke in Cross River state, urged Governor Ayade to move over to the ruling party Adewole also said despite being a member of the PDP, Ayade had been carrying out the change agenda. Professor Isaac Adewole, Nigeria’s minister of health has reportedly urged Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River state to move over to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adewole said Ayade, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had been working closely with the Muhammadu Buhari-led government. Daily Trust reports the minister as saying leaders of the APC were eagerly waiting to formally welcome Ayade.Adewole, who reportedly spoke at the first Cross River state Health Summit, in Calabar, added: “Governor Ayade who is of the PDP has long been implementing the change agenda of the APC-led federal government. “We have watched with kee...

Barcelona are refusing to send the paperwork clearance for Neymar  The Brazilian could be forced to miss PSG's game at Guingamp on Sunday August 13- Thursday, August 10, is the deadline for the paperwork to be submittedNeymar might fail to make his Paris St-Germain debut this weekend against Guingamp because of Barcelona. The BBC report that the Catalans are yet to send French football authorities the paperwork for clearance to play in Ligue 1. The Brazilian joined the French club in a world record 222m euro (£200m) move from Barcelona. Neymar joined PSG for a world record fee from Barcelona. Photo: PSG_Inside/Twitter  The Spanish football federation has until Thursday night August 10 to send the necessary documents, according to the LFP - French football's governing body. This could be the second competitive game Neymar could be missing after he failed to play in last Saturday's Ligue 1 win over Amiens. 

News came across a photo of a talented young boy who constructed a massive 'Biafran-themed' building all by himself. Almost everywhere you turn in Nigeria, people are seen putting their acquired talents to good use, either by making arts and crafts or creating other life's necessities. This young boy in the picture below has brought attention to his talent by making a massive Biafra-themed house, complete with a Biafran flag on the roof. The picture was shared by a Facebook user who shared the post after encountering the boy at a gathering in south-eastern Nigeria. The boy proudly displays his creation  Nice one! 

Charly Boy has described the action of the police against the #ResumeOrResign protesters as disgraceful He said the police is being controlled by the cabal- Charly Boy also said he is not intimidated by the police or any other security agency and its operativesNigerian popular musician and entertainer  Charles 'Charly Boy' Oputa has said that the action of the police against the group protesting the resumption or resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari is disgraceful. Charly Boy alongside other Nigerians led by a civil society organization, Concerned Citizens, were on Tuesday, August 8, tear gassed by officers of the Nigeria police at the Unity Fountain in Abuja.The police also used water cannons on the protesting citizens the long stay of the president in London. But defending the action of the field officers, the spokesperson for the Federal capital territory Police command Anjuguri Manzah said the tear gas and water cannons were used to disperse hoodlums...

A young and beautiful Nigerian lady has graduated as the best student from the Nigerian Air Force. In a field difficult for both men and women to cope, it is a great achievement to graduate as one of the best or the best student. This young lady breaking barriers in stereotype fields not only graduated as the best student but as the best flying. Pretty young lady graduates as best flying student from Nigerian Air Force  A Nigerian Twitter user who was impressed by her achievement shared a photo from the graduation while praising her for her efforts. According to the Twitter user @El_zool, the young lady’s achievement shows that women can do anything. El_zool further added that women should be allowed to do whatever they wish to do. He wrote: “Best flying student from the @NigAirForce 2017 is a girl. This shows what our ladies can do. Stop telling them they can only cut okro.” The Nigerian Air Force is an arm of the armed forces of Nigeria in...

The Enugu state police command said it has arrested Bishop Ginika Obi, the General Overseer of the City of Liberation and Comfort Ministry He was arrested for allegedly swindling his members and the public of over N500 million. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, confirmed the arrest of the supposed ‘Bishop’The Enugu police command has revealed the arrested Bishop Ginika Obi after he allegedly duped his members and public a whooping sum of N500 million. In his report, Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu stated that “luck ran out of the suspect over the weekend as he was trailed based on intelligence information to a hotel at Amechi Road, off Agbani Road, Enugu. ”According to news, the supposed 'Bishop' Obi had used his non-government organization, named:  ‘Build Your Generational Organization’ to allegedly swindle his church members and other members of the public of different amount of money giving the hope that they would g...

Another cross dresser has been unveiled in Owerri, Imo state. The man who is identified as Area Scatter really loves playing the ‘epili’ also known as the thumb piano.  Area Scatter. Source: YouTube, Oronbaba  Some say he is gay while some call him a cross dresser.He is known to entertain people as seen in the video playing his piano.  Area Scatter performed at the kings palace in Owerri, as seen in the video which was uploaded on YouTube many years back.  Listening to the voice over on the video, a man disclosed that Area Scatter is: “One Eastern man who has undergone a considerable change. After seven months and days in isolation he threw out his job as a male civil servant to become a female entertainer. He plays the thump piano which he always carries with him acting the role of a traditional entertainer with audiences from the street and to royalty.” Area Scatter performing at the King's palace. Source: YouTube, Oronbaba

Nigerian army has intercepted two fleeing members of Boko Haram The terrorists said they escaped from a hideout are Kiri Imoru and Tijjani GoniThe Nigerian army has on Tuesday August 8 arrested two fleeing members of Boko Haram terrorists at Sasawa village. The terrorists claimed they escaped from a hideout at Futchumaram, Geidam local government area. Add caption The army gave the name of the arrested suspects as Kiri Imoru and Tijjani Goni.The spokesperson of the army, SK Usman made this known on his Facebook page: "Troops of 233 Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade, Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Tuesday 8th August 2017, intercepted fleeing Boko Haram terrorists members, Kiri Imoru (left) and Tijjani Goni (right) at Sasawa village. The two terrorists claimed to escape from a hideout at Futchumaram, Geidam local government area." Meanwhile, News reported that the Nigerian army says Boko Haram ideology being promoted by insurgents is dead and no longer tenable. ...

A Senegalese artist has been arrested for allegedly criticizing the country's president- Amy Colle is understood to be vocal and in opposition to President Macky Sall's government Her arrest was ordered by prosecutors who marked Colle's audio that emerged online attacking the president as disrespectful and offensiveA popular and outspoken Senegalese singer has been apprehended by police officers for allegedly making insulting remarks. Senegalese Singer, Amy Colle Dieng.  The songstress, Amy Colle Dieng, was arrested after she supposedly criticized the West African country's Head of State Macky Sall.She is said to have made offensive remarks in an audio recording that has since gone viral on social media.  In the recording, the singer is purportedly heard lashing out at President Sall, sparking an internet storm. She is also heard declaring support for the country's former President Abdoulaye Wade. Incidentally, Wade vied as an opposition a...

A woman has given birth to a bouncing baby boy after her womb was removed- The woman's womb was removed after she had a surgery to remove fibroidA Nigerian couple has welcomed a bouncing baby boy into their home after they were told it was impossible for them to have a baby. New gathered that the husband who is a pastor identified as Dennis Ekere had signed a hospital document to remove his wife’s womb.Mrs Ekere had developed complications that affected her womb during a surgery she had to treat fibroid. In other to save her life her womb was removed. However, in a miraculous turn of events, a doctor revealed to the couple that a womb had grown in place of another.Few months after the doctor’s revelation, Mrs Ekere got pregnant with a baby boy who was recently delivered. Nigerian pastor's wife whose womb was removed gives birth Photo Source: Facebook  She got pregnant after her womb grew back Photo Source: Facebook It was gathered that the couple welcomed a...

A 23-year-old man identified as Afeez Ayo who worked as a car wash attendant in Abuja has been arrested after he stole a customer’s car. News gathered that the car wash attendant stole a Toyota Highlander SUV.According to The Punch, the young man changed the plate number of the SUV and drove it to Ibadan where he picked up four passengers and drove them to Lagos.The young man who is an Ordinary National Diploma holder was picked up on by officers at the Agodi Junction in Ibadan on his way back from Lagos.  According to the Abuja police, the owner of the vehicle Adenike Sani had left the car in the car wash with the attendant at the Apo Resettlement Centre.  It was gathered that Ayo had taken the car with all the customer’s belongings inside the car, including a Techno phone.The 23-year-old confessed that he stole the car to get back at his employer and the management of the car wash because the management planned to let him go.  He said: “I took the veh...

Alexis Sanchez will miss Arsenal's opening Premier league fixture against Leicester City The Gunners boss confirmed that the Chilean has an abdominal strain and could be out for one or two weeks The North London club will be looking to improve on last season's disappointing campaign that saw them finish fifth in the league Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez will be out of Arsenal's opening Premier league fixture against Leicester City on Friday, August 11, 2017. The Gunners boss said in a press conference that the Chilean international has an abdominal strain and could be out for one or two weeks. The French manager confirmed that Sanchez will also miss Arsenal's next league fixture against Stoke. The 67-year also admitted that the Arsenal are trying to extend Sanchez's contract as his deal with the club is set to expire at the end of the season. The North London club will be looking to improve on last season...

Conte is not certain on the depth of his team before the commencement of the Premier League The Italian is wary of the transfer activities of his rivals Morata likely to start against Burnley in Chelsea's Premier League opener Chelsea boss Anthonio Conte admits his current club is not strong enough to repeat their last season feat. The Italian fired a warning to his board as he admits his rivals have been busy in the transfer market this summer. When asked if he believed he would struggle to repeat his success without new signings, Conte told SkySports said: “Yeah, for sure. “At the end of the season I think it’s important that every great team try to improve. “There are six strong teams in this country, which is not usual. “These teams are very strong and improved a lot and this season will be very challenging for him. “I hope to improve our squad and team. The transfer market isn’t finished, we want to be competitive and we want to fight f...

 A popular scholar and author, Abdulraufu Mustapha professor of African Politics at the department of government, university of Oxford in the United Kingdom is dead Mustapha died at about 3 p.m. London time on Tuesday August 8, after months of suffering stomach of cancer - The 63-year-old man is survived by his wife, Kate and three children A popular scholar and author, Abdulraufu Mustapha, professor of African Politics at the department of government, university of Oxford in the United Kingdom has gone to the great beyond. The 63-year-old man died at about 3 p.m. London time on Tuesday August 8, after months of stomach cancer, Premium Times reports. News  gathered that Mustapha is survived by his wife, Kate and three children. It was learnt that he was author of many well-regarded works including, Turning Points in African Democracy; and Sects and Social Disorder, Muslim Identities and Conflict in Northern Nigeria. Mustapha who hails from ...

Former Abia state governor, Orji Uzor Kalu has condemned a provocative song against Igbo Kalu said the anti-Igbo song is another ploy to provoke Ndigbo He however declared that Igbo will remain peace loving and law abiding despite the provocation Former Abia state governor, Orji Uzor Kalu has strongly moved against a provocative song about Ndigbo currently circulating in the country. Kalu said Nigeria’s ethnic, religious, cultural and political diversity ‎should be seen as an advantage rather than a minus such as hate speeches, Daily Sun reports. News gathered that he however accused sponsors of the hate song, saying ''Nigeria has come to stay as a heterogeneous nation and no amount of hate campaign can break the country''. News  gathered that Kalu made this known on Tuesday, August 8, at a meeting with a group of Igbo professionals in London. He said: ''The anti-Igbo song is another ploy to provoke Ndigbo. However, despit...

 The EFCC has released list of properties traced to President Jonathan's former minister of petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke has however continued to deny any financial misdeed. She insists she is being severely maligned and persecuted by the EFCC All the listed properties are located in choice areas in Nigeria with their values running into several millions of naira The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, claimed it has traced at least N47.2Billion and $487.5Million in cash and properties to Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former minister of Petroleum Resources under President Goodluck Jonathan. In an article written by Tony Orilade and Aisha Gambari of the EFCC Media department and published by Premium Times, the EFCC exposed some of the properties traced to the former minister of petroleum. 1. $350 million properties in Banana Island bought on November 22, 2011 The most numbing, record-shattering acquisitions of Alison-Madu...

It is no longer news that top Nigerian man of God, Prophet TB Joshua, is highly respected all over the world due to his many miracles and deliverance sessions. Prophet TB Joshua who is set to stage a crusade in Paraguay was treated to a special welcome party by some of his church members. The pictures of this welcome party were shared via the TB Joshua ministries’ Facebook profile with the caption: “ Exclusive pictures of Prophet TB Joshua’s arrival in the nation of Paraguay !!!” Looking at the pictures a group of Paraguay dancers and a music band were spotted dancing outside the airport. Some women were also seen carrying a banner which had the picture of the pastor with the inscription: “ WE THANK GOD FOR YOUR COMING TO PARAGUAY .” However, another group of people were spotted inside the airport as a little girl was seen presenting flowers to Prophet TB Joshua. see more pictures below:  

When photos showing a girl with multi-coloured eyes went viral recently , most could not believe the images were real. Not only is the girl real, her name is Peace. Ever since she was spotted in Mile 12 market selling Ugu with her mum, interest in her has increased tenfold. Contrary to reports that she was suffering from some type of eye disease, Peace confirmed that her eyes were perfectly fine. She recently featured in a photo shoot. According to the photographer who took her photos (Abimbola Balogun of Revelia photography), her full name is Peace Samuel Omana and not only is she pretty, she is also brilliant. Some of her classmates who were available at the photo shoot described Peace as being calm, nice and a lover of Mathematics. Her school mates also said they always teased her about being Miss Nigeria. Her parents are very grateful and optimistic that this would bring an end to poverty in their lives. They are also thankful for all the positive ...

News gathered that a young man almost lost his life after one of his former employees attacked and stabbed him in his home recently. The young man identified as Frank Tana Ekene, has reasons to be grateful to God after he narrowly escaped death right in his own home. According to him, a former employee who he recently rendered help to even though he sacked him about two years ago, attacked him and left him injured. The said employee had come back to ask for a job and after he was told that it would be put into consideration, still went ahead to stab his former boss, but was caught afterwards and handed over to the police. Sharing the picture on his Facebook page, Frank Tana Ekene wrote: " What a wicked world, my former staff that I sacked 2 years ago wants to kill me, I even gave him money to treat his daughter last 2 weeks. He came back on Saturday saying that the daughter is OK, that he wants me to reinstate him back, then I told him I will gi...