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Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade has said that he has the capacity to defeat his opponents and antagonists.

Basketmouth played a host to Femi Otedola, one of Nigeria's billionaires and Chairman of Forte Oil, at his home in highbrow Lekki, Lagos.

R Kelly has addressed the allegations of sexual misconduct in new 19 minute single, 'I Admit It'.

Israel has expressed interest in tackling cyberattacks in Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission.

The National Chairman of the   All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has explained why he had been begging members of the R-APC not to leave the APC. He said that his action was not an act of cowardice.

The Police Command in Niger state has arrested three suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising the people of Wushishi Local Government Area of the state.

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested Dorcas Adilewa for allegedly faking her kidnap to defraud her father, Taiwo Adilewa.

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has described the invitation to him by the Nigeria Police to report to a station in Guzape over their investigation of the armed robbery in Offa, Kwara State, as “a mere afterthought which is designed to achieve political purpose.”

Operatives of the Department of State Services and men of the Nigeria Police have laid siege to the Abuja homes of President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; and Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, is now presiding over Tuesday’s plenary.

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has read a letter from 13 members of the All Progressives’ senators declaring their defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

For a few days in July, a slice of America's national security elite decamps to the Rocky Mountains.

At least three congressional candidates have been targeted by hackers ahead of the US mid-term elections, according to Microsoft.

Facebook has suspended a US-based analytics firm while it investigates concerns about the collection and sharing of user data.

A notorious hacking gang has struck again, stealing almost £700,000 ($910,000) from a Russian bank, reports a cyber-security company.

Manchester United are the second most valuable sports team on the planet, according to Forbes.

A 24-year-old Kenyan beauty queen, Ruth Kamande has been sentenced to death for murdering her boyfriend by stabbing him 25 times.

A Smart Nigerian has created a domain   name around the new National carrier and is now asking for N48m.

President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on social media, Lauretta Onochie has stated why ex leaders criticise Buhari.

A woman took an unplanned bathroom break at Chick-Fil-A and ended up delivering her baby there in the restaurant's restroom.

  A Tennessee woman has been accused of setting fire to a home because she wasn't invited to a party.

Croatian striker, Nikola Kalinic who was sent back home after he refused to come on as a substitute against Nigeria during their first group stage clash, is yet to receive his World Cup silver medal after his country came second at the 2018 World Cup tournament in Russia.

During a chat with newsmen at a function recently, Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, spoke on the #ENDSARS campaign. When asked to react to the clamour for the end of SARS, the spokesperson said.

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Actor and TV personality, Nick Cannon shared this adorable photo of himself using his twin kids Monroe and Moroccan to work out, while his younger son, Golden watched.

Super Eagles forward Sylvester Igbonu has signed a two-year contract extension with Russian Premier League side FC Ufa.

Yemi Adeoye, a 24-year-old famous car thief, who specializes in stealing Honda cars, said he steals Honda cars because they are easy to unlock and easy to be sold out.

The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has made it clear that he is no longer a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

David "Davido" Adeleke's love affair with automobiles got off on a smooth ride. His first car - after he gained fame in the music industry - came on the heels of his first album, Omo Baba Olowo, in 2013.

The Jigawa Police Command on Saturday confirmed the shooting of a 58-year old man by suspected armed robbers in Dutse Local Government Area of the state.

Kiss Daniel says CDQ co-wrote the song, 'Wait', off DJ Neptune's recent album, ''Greatness''.

Traders At Jos main market on Saturday counted their losses after a midnight fire gutted the market.

The British Government has condemned vote-buying, which was rampant in the recent Ekiti State governorship election.

A former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in the 2015 general elections in Abia, Dr. Alex Otti, on Friday declared his interest to run again in 2019.

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday in Ibadan charged Nigerian women to fight for their political and economic relevance instead of accepting to be confined to the other room.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, Mr. Rotimi Fasakin, in this interview with GBENRO ADEOYE, talks about the alleged vote-buying by political parties including the APC and the threat by the newly formed Coalition of United Political Parties

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday made a veiled reference to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who he said had suddenly become an “organising secretary” busy hiring “tired players” to continue with his third term agenda.

The Chief of Staff to the Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, has won the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket.

Google has been fined a record €4.34bn ($5bn; £3.9bn) over Android. The European Commission said the firm had used the mobile operating system to illegally "cement its dominant position" in search.

The makers of online death match game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) have apologised after the design of an in-game item upset some Korean fans.

It seems just about everyone has been launching a flying car lately, but the Kitty Hawk Flyer stands out for one big reason: it’s here today.

A software company caught up in the controversy surrounding the US's now defunct policy to separate migrant parents from their children has drawn more criticism. Salesforce, which helps Customs and Border Protection (CBP) manage its activities, had pledged £1m (£770,000) to charities to aid separated families.

A network of giant balloons will soon bring internet access to remote regions of rural Kenya.

A UK government report into Huawei's broadband and mobile infrastructure equipment has concluded that it has "only limited assurance" that the kit poses no threat to national security.

Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg has once again found himself at the centre of a row, after saying posts from Holocaust deniers should be allowed on Facebook.

Governor of Cross River State, Professor Ben Ayade has been adjudged as the best performing governor in the area of Agriculture by BusinessDay Newspaper, Owojela’s Blog learnt.

A former Commissioner of Information in Imo state, and a member of the Imo state All Progressives Congress (APC) Coalition Alliance, Vitalis Ajumbe, has lampooned Governor Rochas Okorocha for allegedly instigating the impeachment move against his deputy, Eze Madumere.

Barcelona have ‘agreed’ personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain star, Adrien Rabiot. Rabiot, whose contract with PSG will expire next summer, has been a long-standing interest for the Blaugrana.

Nigeria police on Wednesday arrested eight persons suspected to have taken part in the abduction of the 276 Chibok schoolgirls in Borno state in 2014.

Former national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Senator representing Anambra Central senatorial district, Chief Victor Umeh has fired back at the Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, for describing him as a non-performing lawmaker.