Michael Babatunde breaks arm after blocking shot from Onazi

We saw 22 year old Super Eagles midfielder Michael Babatunde taken off in the second half of yesterday's game against Argentina with his arm in a cast but some of us didn't really know it was that serious. It kinda is. A scan after the match showed that he literally broke his arm after being hit by a fierce shot from Ogenyi Onazi. (see pic on the left). He's been ruled out of the 2014 World Cup.

#AttheclubwithRemy x DJ Jimmy Jatt's tour ends in Lagos tomorrow

The Remy Martin x Dj Jimmy Jatt’s25^thAnniversary tour will make a final stop after touring 5 cities across Nigeria with its Lagos edition promising to be the hottest so far. Already billed to perform along with Dj Jimmy Jatt at the party on 26^th June, 2014 are Iyanya, Patoranking and Tekno. The event will hold at Road Runners Club in Yaba, Lagos. Continue...

This party also serves as the 3^rd installation of the revamped ‘At the Club with Remy Martin Danceoff’ which will give N2million, a trip to Abu Dhabi plus attendance of an international dance festival to its winner.

To ensure that Lagosians have an interesting experience, Remy Martin brings MTV Base host Ehizand BeatFM’sShody to host the event while DJ Baggiowill be on the turntables to deliver the true Lagos party.

Explosion reported in Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos

So wait, bomb blast in Adamawa, Abuja and now we are hearing about another one in Lagos on the same day? According to a LIB reader who claimed to have witnessed it and according to a breaking news report on Vanguard, a bomb-laden car went off at Folawiyo Fuel Depot close to a Petrol Tank Farm at Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos around 8.30 this evening. The eye-witness said the explosion came from a Benz car parked right beside a LPG tanker

The explosion is said to have affected four buildings including two banks. Four people are said to have lost their lives. Details later...(photo credit - Vanguard)

"I'm not a thief, I'm catholic" ex-bank PHB MD standing trial says

Francis Atuche, the former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB now Keystone Bank, who is standing trial for allegedly embezzling N25.7 billion from Bank PHB told Justice Lateefat Okunnu of an Ikeja High court today June 25th during cross examination that he's never stolen in his life as he is a devout Catholic. 

Update on Emab Plaza bombing, 21 confirmed dead, 17 injured

The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, has confirmed that 21 people died this afternoon when a bomb went off at the very busy Emab Plaza in Wuse 2, Abuja. He also confirmed that 17 people were seriously injured and have been taken to Maitama District Hospital,  Gwarimpa hospital, Wuse hospital, Garki hospital and National hospital. 

Explosion reported at popular Emab Plaza in Abuja, at least 6 killed

And now they've started bombing shopping malls? Dear Lord, help us! People who live in the area have reported an explosion at popular Emab Plaza on Aminu Kano Crescent in Wuse 2, Abuja, which happened just a few minutes ago around 4pm. Someone tweeted this pic above supposedly from the explosion. The explosion is said to have occurred at the gate of the very busy plaza and six people have been confirmed dead with at least 15 people injured...

Will bring update as I get it...see more photos after the cut...

Bomb blast hits Adamawa market

A bomb explosion has been reported at Kasuwan Kuturu market in Mubi Adamawa state.

 

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa said the bomb was targeted at a police patrol team but there were no casualties from the explosion.

 

This explosion comes three weeks after a similar bomb explosion rocked a football viewing center in Mubi Adamawa killing 14 people. Details later

Doctors call for blood donation for Monday's Kano blast victims

Medical authorities have called for blood donation for victims of the Kano state bomb blast that happened on Monday June 23rd at the Kano School of Hygiene Gida Murtala road in Kano. 

 

Some of the victims who are currently receiving treatment at the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital are in dire need of blood, doctors say. Yesterday students of the Kano School of Hygiene were seen at the hospital coming to donate blood for their colleagues.

 

Pictured above is the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi II when he paid a visit to the victims at the hospital yesterday. Eight people died from the blast while 12 others suffered serious injuries.

Luiz Suarez facing 2-year ban as pictures emerge of him trying to bite same player a year ago

Pictures have emerged of Uruguayan and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez trying to bite Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini (left) 12 months before biting him again at their match last night in Brazil. The first incident happened during a Confederations Cup clash between Italy and Uruguay in 2013.

Meanwhile Suárez is reportedly now facing a two year ban. FIFA disciplinary committee said this morning that it had opened proceedings against him and has asked his team to present evidence later today. "Any type of proof may be produced, including reports from referees, declarations from the parties and witnesses, material evidence, audio or video recordings’. the committee said.

A decision on whether he is guilty of biting or not will be published before Saturday when Uruguay will play Colombia.

And for those who don't believe Suarez really bit Chiellini last night, see the bite marks after the cut..

Man detained in mental institute in Kano for saying there is no God

Mubarak Bala has been held up at a mental institute in Kano state since June 13th despite being given a clean bill of health because he declared he does not believe in God. 

According to the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) Bala is being held against his will and forcibly medicated at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where he has been kept since June 13.

MTN to introduce the most affordable smartphone ever!

Leading ICT Company, MTN Nigeria is set to redefine the digital landscape in Nigeria with the launch of new affordable smartphones. The company has perfected plans to launch a range of smartphones in the Nigerian market.

The phones will come with the latest android operating system and features. It is not yet clear how many models of the phones will be launched, but the prices will start below N8,000. And when it's launched, it will make it the most affordable smartphones in Nigeria and possibly Africa.

An 'excited' Kanu Nwankwo meets FIFA president, shares photo

Two-time African Footballer of the Year, Kanu Nwankwo is currently in Brazil with the Super Eagles team. He met FIFA president Sepp Blatter before our match against Bosnia on Saturday and shared the photo

Cinema audience excited about 2face & Omawumi, in ‘Make a Move

Cinema audience, music and movie lovers had a taste of what could be described as buy one, get one free as Tuface Idibia, Omawunmi, Beverly Naya and Denrele Edun made strong debut on the big screen with inspirational movie, 'Make a Move.'

'Make a Move' which had dance as one of its themes is the debut production of AMBO winner, Ivie Okujaye. 'Make a Move' is the story of two sisters, who had to fight poverty, death of a father and cruelty of a step-father, with the only available tool to them which was dance. Continue...

Photos from Caroline Danjuma's baby shower

Former actress Caroline Danjuma is expecting a baby girl with her man of over nine years, Musa Danjuma. The couple already have two sons. She shared photos from her baby shower, which held today, on her instagram page. Continue to see more photos...

GEJ, VP Sambo & PDP Chairman toast to Ekiti state victory

Pictures show President Jonathan, Vice President Namadi Sambo and PDP Chairman Adamu Muazu toasting to PDP's victory in Ekiti state. Also present were some members of the National Working Committee of the PDP.  See more photos after the cut...

Boko Haram men this evening attacked a football viewing center in Damaturu, Yobe State during a live football match between Brazil and Mexico in the ongoing world cup in Brazil.

The sect men reportedly hauled explosives at the viewing center, injuring several people. Injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals.

Yobe state Police commissioner told AFP that they have deployed policemen to the scene and will give details on the incident later...

Update: Seven people have been reported killed in the blast 

Our president wears a suit...and he looks good in it..:-)

President Jonathan, the First Lady and his mum worshiping this morning at the Aso Villa Chapel. We rarely see him in a suit...suits him! See more photos after the cut...

INEC declares Ayo Fayose winner Of Ekiti Governorship Election

Former Ekiti state governor and PDP flag-bearer, Ayo Fayose, has been declared winner of yesterday June 21st Governorship election in Ekiti state by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

According to results collated by INEC, Ayo Fayose pulled a total of 203, 090 number of votes to beat incumbent Governor and APC candidate, Kayode Fayemi, who scored 120, 433 while the candidate of the Labour Party, Bamidele Michael Opeyemi scored 18,135 votes to come third. Continue...

Osaze Odemwingie dedicates his goal against Bosnia to his kids

Peter Odemwingie dedicated the goal he brilliantly scored in the Nigeria-Bosnia match to his kids

You can lose even as an incumbent, Bukola Saraki tells GEJ

'If you fail to do the will of the people, even as an incumbent, you can lose.' That's the message former Kwara State governor Bukola Saraki sent out to Pres. Jonathan on twitter as he congratulated Ayo Fayose for winning the Ekiti state governorship election.

Senator Saraki and President Jonathan pictured above when he was still in the PDP. He's since moved to APC where their candidate, Fayemi, lost. See his tweets after the cut...

See photos of GEJ watching the match

 presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati released photos of President Jonathan and some of his aides watching the Nigeria - Bosnia World Cup match and then celebrating as Nigeria won by 1-0. See more photos after the cut...

Egypt to Release Hunger Striking Al Jazeera Journalist

Abdullah El-Shamy’s Parents

Earlier this year, BN reported that Nigerian-raised Egyptian Al Jazeera broadcast reporter, Abdullah El-Shamy, was arrested while covering the Egyptian military’s bloody crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood protesters in August, 2013 in Cairo. 

After almost a year of imprisonment without charge, El-Shamy will finally be set free soon, as Egypt’s prosecutor general has made the order for his release.

Boko Haram militants attack football viewing center in Damaturu

Boko Haram men this evening attacked a football viewing center in Damaturu, Yobe State during a live football match between Brazil and Mexico in the ongoing world cup in Brazil.

The sect men reportedly hauled explosives at the viewing center, injuring several people. Injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals.

Yobe state Police commissioner told AFP that they have deployed policemen to the scene and will give details on the incident later...

Update: Seven people have been reported killed in the blast 

President Jonathan and his children

I know you're all wondering same thing I'm wondering..if they are biological or adopted...I really don't know...but that boy there looks so much like his dad...and the cute girl to the president's left.

Wall St Journal lists Nigeria as #1 destination for foreign investors

Nigeria, Argentina and Vietnam are the most appealing places for multinationals, this is according to a survey by Wall Street Journal. Find the report below...

Fresh from its coronation as the biggest economy in Africa, Nigeria has scored another first. The troubled West African country has emerged as the frontier-market economy that is attracting the most attention from American and European multinationals.

Nigeria is joined by Argentina and Vietnam as the frontier markets that multinational corporations are most interested in, according to a new index of corporate sentiment.

Compare these stations; one in London, the other in Nigeria

I think we should start comparing after the train in Nigeria has operated for at least two years...there's no basis right now...but kudos to our government for effort...good job!

Actor Chiwetalu Agu grabs actresses boobs on movie set

Lol. Wonder what was going on here to make him grab, not one, but two actresses' boobs like that. Photos taken on the set of a new movie produced by Great Favour Production and also stars Ini Edo

13 planes mysteriously vanish from radars in Europe for 25mins in 'unprecedented' incident

A total of 13 aircraft suddenly vanished off radars for about 25 minutes on two occasions while flying over Austria, it has been revealed.

In what is being billed as 'unprecedented' circumstances, the incidents on June 5 and yesterday saw the flight data disappear from air controller screens.

Austria's flight safety organisation admitted that the height, location and other information for a total of 13 aircraft mysteriously vanished from radars. It is believed that some of the planes were long-haul flights carrying passengers on board. Continue...

RIP Kefee

Feeling so sad today...lost my vibe! One minute you're here happy, making plans, looking forward to a great future...and the next minute it's all over! May your beautiful soul rest in peace. You'll be missed.

Late Nollywood icon Amaka Igwe laid to rest

Nollywood icon Amaka Igwe was laid to rest yesterday in Ndiuche Arondizuogu in Imo State, her marital home. Some of the pics were taken during a brief stop over in her father's compound in Obinagu Udi Enugu state. Will bring official burial photos later...continue to see more photos...

UNILAG produces youngest medical doctor...graduates at 21

21 year-old Maryam Opeyemi Raji (pictured above) has emerged the youngest graduating medical student at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, during 2012/13 academic session.

Parents, family and friends gathered on Wednesday, June 11 to celebrate her success story. Speaking on how she did it, Maryam said;

"It was my dad's dream I become a medical doctor. Unfortunately I lost him at age 8. People around me, especially my mum, nurtured the dream. She helped me keep the goal, it was very challenging but having her around kept me focused. Luckily for me, I finished my secondary education at an early age, and at 15, I gained admission to study medicine at the University of Lagos. Here I am today, I am being celebrated as the youngest medical student."

21 year old doctor? That's major. Congrats to her... 

Reno Omokri says no Nigerian airline flew to the US before GEJ's administration

Apart from Arik, which other Nigerian-owned airline flies directly to the US...or anywhere else for that matter?

Reno Omokri says no Nigerian airline flew to the US before GEJ's administration

Apart from Arik, which other Nigerian-owned airline flies directly to the US...or anywhere else for that matter?

Reno Omokri says no Nigerian airline flew to the US before GEJ's administration

Apart from Arik, which other Nigerian-owned airline flies directly to the US...or anywhere else for that matter?

Baby allegedly dies in church after dedication

A witness to the sad incident sent me the story...but I am going to leave out the name of the church and the pastor who dedicated the baby, because I haven't been able to verify the authenticity of the story, but the person who sent it to me swears this happened. Her story below...

"The story is about a couple who attends a church around the IPO axis in Lagos. The name of the Church is (name withheld) opposite the MTN mast in Baruwa around Ipaja area of Lagos State. The Pastor whose name is (name withheld) dedicated a baby on sunday 1st June, 2014 and the baby (pictured above) died right there in the church.

Boko Haram attacks Church: 12 worshippers, 6 militants killed in Borno

About 100 members of  Boko Haram around 9.30pm yesterday June 1st attacked the EYN Church (Church of Brethren, Nigeria) at Attagara village in Gwoza LGA of Borno state killing 12 of the worshipers in the church.

According to Sahara Reporters, a senior security official confirmed the incident saying the men armed with guns stormed the church and opened fire on the worshipers. The source said the community members quickly mobilized and engaged the sect men in a battle which led to the death of 6 of the Boko Haram men.

FCT Police Commissioner bans #BringBackOurGirls protest in Abuja

The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Joseph Mbu has banned all forms of the #BringBackOurGirls protest in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the ban was issued today June 2nd. Various groups have had demonstrations in Abuja in the last few weeks over the missing Chibok girls who were abducted on April 14th.

Stephen Keshi releases his 23-man list for the 2014 World Cup

Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi has released his 23 man list for the 2014 World Cup starting in a few weeks. See below

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Chigozie Agbim

Defender: Joseph Yobo, Elderson Echiejile, Juwon Oshaniwa, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Kenneth Omeruo, Efe Ambrose, 

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, Ramon Azeez, Michael Uchebo, Reuben Gabriel

Forwards: Osaze Odemwingie, Ahmed Musa, Shola Ameobi, Emmanuel Emenike, Babatunde Michael, Victor Moses, Uche Nwofor