Manchester Arena bomber named as British Libyan jihadist, Salman Abedi

The suicide bomber responsible for last night's terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena has been identified and named as Salman Abedi. The 22-year-old detonated a bomb just towards the end of Ariana Grande's concert, leading to the death of 22 people with many others injured.

Abedi's identity was revealed after teams of armed cops swooped on his address in Fallowfield, Manchester. Theresa May had earlier stated that the attacker was known to the authorities prior to the attack and that security services were working to establish if he was acting alone or as part of a terror cell. The police have already arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the attack as investigation continues.

Former Barcelona President, Sandro Rosell has been arrested

Nigeria International, Victor Moses won his first English topflight title on Sunday after his club Chelsea FC, bagged their fifth English premiere league title. His wife and two children were there to celebrate with him.

Ibe Kachikwu vows to resign if Nigeria continues to import fuel come 2019

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has vowed to resign if Nigeria continues to import fuel by 2019. He made this statement on Monday, during an interview on BBC World Service programme, HardTalk, hosted by Stephen Sackur.

Mr. Kachikwu promised to see to it that the refineries were completed to ensure that there is a future for oil in Nigeria.

Donald Trump condemns 'evil losers' who bombed Manchester last night

US President, Donald Trump has condemned the "evil losers" who carried out the Manchester attack last night. During a joint appearance with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas this morning, Trump said,

 'I extend my deepest condolences to those so terribly injured in this terrorist attack, and to the many killed and the families, so many families, of the victims.
So many young, beautiful, innocent people living and enjoying their lives, murdered by evil losers in life. I won't call them monsters, because they would like that term, they would think that's a great name. I will call them, from now on, losers, because that's what they are." 

He continued to say,

James Bond actor, Sir Roger Moore dies at 89

Legendary James Bond actor, Sir Roger Moore has died at the age of 89,  his family has announced.

In a statement posted on the British actor's official social media accounts, it was revealed that Moore passed away today in Switzerland after a "short but brave battle with cancer".

Buhari will win again if he contests for president- Presidential media aide, Garba Shehu say

Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari, Garba Shehu, on Tuesday said President Buhari will win the Presidential election if he contests again. Speaking to state house correspondents during a press briefing in Abuja to mark the 2nd year anniversary of this government, Garba said  President Buhari has done well and that no one can judge this administration based on the two years it has spent in office. He said:

Tiwa Savage flaunts her 'natural' hair in new photos

As the songstress shared via social media today...

Tiwa Savage flaunts her 'natural' hair in new photos

As the songstress shared via social media today...

For the first time in a decade UK raises its terror threat level to the highest

Shortly after UK police identified 22-year-old Salman Abedi as the suspected suicide bomber who detonated bombs on Monday evening at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester which killed 22 people, Prime Minister Theresa May announced that the UK has raised its threat level to "critical".

This is the highest level for the first time in a decade. The last occasions were in August 2006 and June 2007. Both times, the assessment was lowered after a few days.

Chibok girls were never kidnapped, they were arranged to destroy the image of GEJ- LP chairman

The Labour Party (LP) has said that Boko Haram members never kidnapped the 300 Chibok schoolgirls and that the APC concocted the story just to dent  the image of former president Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. The party in a statement released Tuesday which was signed by its national chairman,  Abdulkadir Abdulsalami, the party said the recent release of 82 Chibok school girls is a fluke and that APC should expect the wrath of God for manipulating parents of the Chibok girls. The statement in part reads:

Senate to investigate increase in Rape and Sexual assault

The Senate on Tuesday passed a motion to investigate the increase in rape and sexual assault across the country. The motion titled: "Urgent need to investigate the alarming rate of Rape and Sexual Assault against Women, Children and Vulnerable people across the country" was introduced by Deputy Majority Leader, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah (Kebbi South).

Michelle Obama bares shoulders and arms in flirty top and she and Barack vacation in Tuscany (photos)

Michelle Obama and Barack Obama were spotted in Siena, Tuscany, on Monday and the former first lady looked beautiful in a flirty white top that showed off her toned shoulders and arms. The couple arrived Italy for their vacation on Friday with six fighter jets. 

New photos of the men arrested in Indonesia over gay sex party

Indonesian police arrested 140 men, including a British and Singaporean on suspicion of having a 'gay sex party' at a sauna in the capital late on Sunday Police spokesman, Argo Yuwono said the men were caught strip-teasing and masturbating in the scene. Another photo after the cut...

Michelle Obama spotted in an off shoulder Caftan with a high thigh slit on their Italian vacation

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are really enjoying their Italian vacation, The former First Lady was seen in a colorful caftan that fell off her shoulder with a high slit that showed off her thighs, as she and her husband had drinks and a fancy lunch on Monday at Borgo Finocchieto, the stunning Tuscan villa where they are staying during their trip to Siena. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Comedian I Go Dye presents his mother the house he built for her

Adams Oshiomole, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, Delta state Deputy speaker Rt. Hon.Friday Ossai and other dignitaries joined I Go Dye as he presented The Royal Golden Eyes castle to his mother. More photos after the cut.

Photo: Ex-president Jonathan pays Anthony Anenih a condolence visit over the death of his son, Eugene

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, today paid a condolence visit to the former Chairman of the PDP board of trustees, Anthony Anenih, over the death of his son, Eugene, who slumped and died after suffering a heart attack while playing lawn tennis at the Ikoyi club in Lagos yesterday May 14th.

Ebola: FG begins screening of all inbound passengers into Nigeria (Photos)

Following the recent re-discovery of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC, the Federal government has begun the screening of all inbound passengers into Nigeria at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport Lagos and other International Airports in Nigeria.

FBI investigator claims Osama bin Laden's son has vowed revenge on the west for killing his father

A former FBI agent, Ali Soufan, claims that Osama bin Laden's son, Hamza - since designated a global terrorist and added to the US counter-terrorism blacklist, has vowed revenge on the west for killing his father and is set to become the next leader of al-Qaeda.

Soufan, who was the FBI's lead investigator of al-Qaeda after the 9/11 terror attacks, reportedly examined documents seized from Osama's Pakistan compound when he was killed by US Navy Seals in 2011.

Woman sold to Nigerian men in South Africa speaks of her ordeal

In 2010, Valerie Madondo (second from left) from Zimbabwe crossed the South African border in search of employment. She hoped to earn enough to provide for her infant boys. But her journey took a harrowing turn for the worse after she was sold to Nigerian men by South African women in Rosettenville. 

Valerie, now 29, was held captive by these men for six years. Speaking to the CHRONICLE, Valerie shares how she was trafficked in 2010, drugged, abused, sold as a prostitute, locked up, held hostage and raped countless times. 

“I came here looking for a job and worked in Pretoria for a while. I trusted some women who said they had a job interview for me. Little did I know that I was being sold to Nigerians for money,” said Valerie.

'Agents OF S.H.I.E.L.D' star Powers Boothe dies at 68

Award-winning American Actor,  Powers Boothe, known for his remarkable roles in 'Sin City,' 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,' and 'Deadwood,' has died at the age of 68. According to his publicist, Karen Samfilippo, she said the actor passed away Sunday of natural causes in his sleep at his Los Angeles home. 

His family will hold a private service in Texas and they're also considering a memorial celebration. 

New photos of baby Khadija who was raped when she was 6 months old in Kano

Remember Baby Khadija Bashir who was raped when she was just six month's old by a neighbor's husband? The good news is that she is doing and has gained some weight as shown in these new photos. She weighs 6kg now. 

Watch the video of acting President Yemi Osinbajo saying President Buhari takes him more like a son than a Vice President

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said this during a trip to President Bhari's home state, Katsina state last week. Some Nigerians like FFK have come out to call him out for making such a statement. Watch the video after the cut...

Former CEO of Paramount Pictures, Brad Grey dies of cancer at the age of 59

Brad Grey the former CEO of Paramount pictures has died at the age of 59. His death, from cancer, comes months after his exit as CEO of Paramount Pictures, a job he held for 12 years. Brad died on Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Holmby Hills, California with friends and family at his side. 

Grey is survived by his wife, Cassandra Grey, their son Jules, his three grown children Sam, Max and Emily from his marriage to Jill (nee Gutterson) Grey, his mother Barbara Schumsky, his brother Michael Grey and his sister Robin Grey.

Why LAUTECH students prevented JAMB Candidates from writing exams (Photos)

There was mild drama at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology ( LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State on Monday, as aggrieved students shut the school gates to prevent UTME candidates from writing their examination scheduled for Monday morning.

The gates were reportedly locked by 5am after the student leaders had a meeting insisting that government must fight the crisis in the institution before admitting new students.

Photos: 101-year-old English man becomes the world's oldest skydiver

A 101-year-old Bryson William 'Verdun' Hayes known as Verdun from southwest England has become the world's oldest  skydive after he completed the record-breaking jump on Sunday.  He skydived for the very first time a year ago to celebrate his 100th birthday. 

According to him, 'last year's skydive was an amazing experience, I must have got a bit of a taste for it, because it just made me want to do it again.

22 year old Nigerian deportee narrates her ordeal in Libyan prison

A 22-year-old lady from Edo state, Beauty John has narrated her experience in Libyan prison after she was caught by security agents while trying to enter Italy illegally. Speaking to Vanguard, the young lady revealed that she discovered she was pregnant for her boyfriend in Benin while in prison and how she and her child almost died of malnutrition.

Kim K and Khloe K take New York by storm in sexy outfits

Kim Kardashian and her sister, Khloe Kardashian took New York City by storm in sexy black outfits. Kim was spotted looking stylish and sporty in a black tracksuit top and sweatpants, then later in a black cat-suit. More photos after the cut...

Video released showing 8-year-old boy who committed suicide getting bullied by his classmates

8-year-old Gabriel Taye committed suicide last Friday, after he was knocked unconscious by his classmates New surveillance footage has just been released to show the moment his classmates slammed him into a bathroom wall, knocking him unconscious for over seven minutes. While Gabe lay unconscious, his classmates can be seen kicking and prodding his unconscious body before school staff came much later to attend to him.

Photo: Malaysian customs seizes 330 smuggled Tortoises worth $300k

Officers of the Malaysian customs Service in Kuala Lumpur foiled an attempt to smuggle hundreds of the world's most endangered tortoises into the country from Madagascar, a senior official said Monday.

Speaking to AFP, the deputy director of the customs department, Abdul Wahid Sulong, said the 330 ploughshare and radiated tortoises worth around $276,784, were seized at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Sunday.

Malala Yousafzai receives Ellis Island International Medal of Honor

This year, the prestigious  Ellis Island Medals of Honor was presented to 90 Americans, including Malala Yousafzai, the famous Pakistani teenager who won the Nobel Peace Prize after being shot in her native country while fighting for a girl’s right to an education.