Pogba missed out on the FIFA team of the year by just two votes

In case you're wondering how the most  expensive player on the planet didn't make FIFA's team of the year, world football's governing body has an explanation. In an announcement, FIFA said:

I moved to China for Nigeria not for money- Mikel Obi

Super Eagles captain and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel explained why he accepted to move to Chinese Premier League to team up with Tianjin Teda. He said it was done to help Nigeria’s push to be at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Mikel had been primarily snubbed from playing with the first team by Chelsea Coach, Antonio Conte, but he still remained a regular for the national team

EFCC discovers N632.2m in former Chief Judge’s account

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it made a huge discovery on the former Chief Judge of Enugu State, Innocent Azubuike Umezulike. Operatives of EFCC says it discovered N632.2 million in the former judge's bank account, reiterating it as the reason for his involuntary retirement.

Nigeria severs diplomatic ties with Taiwan, shuts its Abuja office

The federal government yesterday announced that Nigeria will be severing its diplomatic ties with Taiwan and that the Taiwan diplomatic office in Abuja should be relocated to Lagos where it will now serve as as Trade mission.

CNN reveals 8 Donald Trump's 'interests and ties' to Russia (Photos/documents)

During Wednesday's first press conference for the incoming U.S President Donald Trump, he finally admitted to Russian interference in the U.S elections but stated categorically that he had no business deals, interests or ties to Russia or it's president Vladmir Putin.

Now, CNN, has revealed in a new report, that Donald Trump has about 8 'interests and ties' to Russia. Read the full report after the cut...

Woman gives birth inside BRT bus in Lagos (photos)

A woman gave birth to a baby boy inside a BRT bus in Lagos on Wednesday, January 11 2017. The woman had reportedly become restless shortly after boarding the bus and soon went into labour.

With assistance from passengers in the bus, she was delivered of a baby boy at about 9 a.m. After the delivery the woman was taken to the hospital, while other passengers were transferred to a different bus...

World Bank predicts Nigeria will get out of recession this year

The World Bank has released its January 2017 Global Economic Prospects report(read here) in which it predicted that Nigeria will get out of the current economic recession this year. The report in part reads...

Photos: Nigerian man surprises his wife with a brand new car as wedding gift

 A Nigerian man Mafi Anthony surprised his new wife, Colette Jonas with a brand new car just days after their wedding in Lagos. Colette, who was overwhelmed with emotion at the surprise wedding gift, took to her Facebook to shared her joy:

 "Was never expecting this,he took me unaware God! I can't stop crying and thanking GOD for giving me such a good man to love me unconditionally...
Baby God will bless you and keep u ,u will never go dry,u will always have a reason to be thankful, I love you today,tomorrow and a day after forever. #bestweddingift #iloveyou #emotional

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Cash-rich Malawian Minister, Kondwani Nankhumwa asked to explain his ‘sudden wealth’

Kondwani Nankhumwa, the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development in Malawi, has sparked outrage in the country with critics demanding the cash-rich minister to explain the source of his 'sudden wealth'.

Senate rejects ban on vehicle importation through land borders

The senate yesterday rejected the Federal government's proposed ban on vehicle importation by road in the country. At its plenary which was presided over by deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, yesterday January 11th, the senate called on the Nigeria Customs Service to immediately suspend the policy on the outright ban on the importation of vehicles through the country’s land borders which took effect from January 1st this year.

"Making mistakes is better than faking perfections" - Toyin Aimakhu advices her fans

Actress, Toyin Aimakhu, now known as Toyin Abraham, shared some words of advice via Instagram this morning, presumably influenced by her own past. According to her,

  "Making mistakes is better than faking perfections..Your past mistakes are meant to guide you and not define you.."