Military's capture of Boko Harams enclave has vindicated me- Ali Modu Sheriff

Former Borno state governor and factional leader of PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said that the recent capture of Boko Haram's strongest enclave in Sambisa forest known as Ground Zero, by the Military, has vindicated him. Sheriff has in the past been accused of creating the sect group which has now become an international terrorist group. Speaking at a function in Benue state yesterday, Sheriff said..

Police make 50 arrests after raid on Nigerian drug ring in Vienna, Austria

Police in Vienna on Thursday, December 29th, arrested 50 people in connection with a Nigerian drug ring which operated in the Austrian capital. Investigators said they had been on the trail of the gang for the past three years, and that in that time it has netted a profit of over €6 million. 21 kilos of illegal drugs, mainly cocaine and heroin, were seized during the raids.

However, police told a press conference on Friday that the gang would probably cut the drugs with other substances to increase the amount that could be sold on the street to around 100 kilos. The drugs were mainly sold in Vienna by Nigerian dealers. Detective Georg Rabensteiner said that 100 kilos of drugs would "cover" demand in Vienna for a few months.

Flying Eagles & Gombe United Defender Uzama Douglas Shot Dead In Benin

Gombe United defender Uzama Douglas was shot dead in Benin City by armed men believed to be cultists on Thursday.

The murder of Uzama is the second tragedy to hit the domestic football scene in the last three months after Shooting Stars central defender Izu Joseph was shot dead.

A close friend of the former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles invitee said that the left back was shot in Benin City and declared dead on arrival in hospital.

Jlo Grinds On Drake As Two Share A Kiss While Everyone Watched In Vegas

Kissing, grinding and dancing the night away, Jennifer Lopez and Drake certainly look like a couple in a slew of new videos posted on Instagram. 

The pair were seen getting close in multiple updates from something billed as the Winter WonderLand Prom in Vegas last night.

Several of the videos came with a soundtrack featuring both J Los and Drakes vocals - seemingly confirming rumours of a collaboration.

J Lo, 47, wore a short white mini dress as she danced raunchily with Drake, 30, in the videos, which started with one of her watching him perform.

Drama In Rivers State As Former Speaker Re-Emerge Speaker

The former Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr. Ibani Ikuinyi-Owaji who resigned from office  on the 18th of December,  2015 under controversial circumstances, has re-emerged the new Speaker as  Adams Dabotorudima resigned yesterday.

Recall Adams Dabotorudima who resigned today had succeeded Ikuinyi-Owaji last year, now Ikuinyi is also succeeding him.

He, Ibani Ikuinyi-Owaji, was elected in an exercise that was conducted by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Mr. Marshal Uwom.

Speaker Of Rivers State House Of Assembly Resigns...The 2nd In A Year

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Adams Dabotorudima has resigned from office. It will be the second time a speaker in the House of Assembly would be resigning in one year.

He resigned today, Friday, December 30, 2016.

Recall that Dabotorudima’s predecessor in office, Mr. Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani, resigned on Friday, December 18, 2015.

Photos: Emir Sanusi Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary With Wife

The Emir and one of his wives recently celebrated 25 years of being married and they had a mini celebration. Big congrats to the couple.