'Why I was removed from office in 1985' - Presient Buhari

President Buhari yesterday said the reason he was removed from office in 1985 was because he refused to take an advice from the IMF and the World Bank to devalue the Naira and increase prices of fuel and flour. He said this when he spoke at the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade Regimental Dinner.

"I refused and gave my reasons and the next thing I knew I was removed and detained for three and half years. As a civilian president I will do my best and I’m telling you all these because you are part of the leadership of this great country and God willing we will remain great”he said

Nigerian man proposes to his girlfriend with the help of Nigerian police...he acted like they arrested him! (photos)

Nigerian man, Brown Affah, pretended he was arrested by the Nigerian police  to throw his girl, Effiwatt Yemi, off as he prepared to propose to her. Here is what he wrote as he shared photos from his creative proposal. 

"Breaking News.....!!! Good morning Facebookers This pictures have so many stories behind it, firstly I was sure of the color of clothes she wore to work, black top and blue jeans so I called some of my single friends who are still around after Christmas. 

Kingsley Asika, Grandeur Chef Wisdom Noble,Woka Richy and my blood Brown Victor to wear same clothes including me and partake in the action movie episode 1$2 while I'll be acting episode 1 with her, they'll join in episode 2.

Photos from footballer Emmanuel Echiejile's wedding

Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Echiejile yesterday December 30th married his woman, Vwemo Ziregbe in Warri, Delta state. Congrats to the couple. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Pres Buhari receives Shekau's personal Quaran and Boko Haram's flag captured by Nigerian Army

President Buhari yesterday attended the Guards Brigade Regimental Dinner Night at the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess in Abuja where he received the captured flag of Boko Haram as well as the personal Quaran of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau.

The military on December 23rd, captured the last camp of the sect members in Sambisa forest. There they recovered the Quaran of Shekau as well as the flag for the group. See more pics after the cut...

Photo of the day!

Beautiful or nah? This is Porsche Thomas, daughter of Real Housewives of Atlanta, Peter Thomas. She's pregnant with twins.

Nigerian man choked to death by South African police during drug raid (photos)

A Nigerian man named Tochukwu Nnadi was choked to death by police in South Africa on Thursday December 29th after he was arrested for allegedly selling drugs. According to eyewitnesses, the man, popularly known as King Kingsley, was not struggling after he was arrested and handcuffed but one of the officers held onto his neck and squeezed tightly until blood started gushing out. His body was later removed. Can the Nigerian government look into this?

Ronda Rousey beaten by Amanda Nunes after just 48 seconds on return to UFC

Is it time for Ronda Rousey to retire from UFC? The 29 year old former champion was knocked out just 48 seconds into her first fight in 13 months, to bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes at a fight that took place last night in Las Vegas.

Ronda got the living daylight beaten out of her by Amanda, who relentlessly attacked, landing multiple shots without much defensive moves from Ronda. Ronda looked scared and the whole fight ended just 48 seconds into the first round of the fight. But even though she lost the fight, Ronda made $3million while Amanda got $200k