Barrow Renames The Gambia, Says It’s A REPUBLIC, Not Islamic Republic

The Gambian President Adama Barrow said Saturday that every aspect of his tiny west African state would need an overhaul after ex-leader Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule, but that its dreaded secret police would remain.

Barrow faces an uphill task after taking over from Jammeh, who left behind a dysfunctional economy and allegedly emptied state coffers ahead of his departure.

Rights group blame the notorious National Intelligence Agency (NIA) under his longtime control for forced disappearances and torture.

Fire Guts NNPC Depot In Suleja

The Niger State Fire Service has confirmed an early morning fire outbreak at the NNPC depot in Suleja.

Mr Mohammad Kwale, the officer in charge of the service in Suleja, told Vanguard on Sunday that the outbreak affected the loading section in the depot.

”The outbreak started around 4:30am when we were called. By 5:00am we have put out the flames. A Petrol tanker on fire ”An articulated vehicle was burnt while the loading canopy and some pipes were damaged. No life was, however, lost in the incidence,” he told newsmen.

Minister For Sports, Dalung's Wife Is Dead

The Minister for Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung has lost his first wife. Dalung announced the passing away of his wife, Mrs Briskila Dalung today on his Facebook page. He wrote; 

Interesting Things Melania Trump Allegedly Said To The Man That Danced With Her On Inauguration Day

If she actually said all of that, then nkan be ni USA, US for show. Melania Trump did end up smiling in the arms of a man on inauguration day - but it wasn't thanks to her husband. The First Lady was seen looking happy and beaming away while in the arms of Puero Rican soldier Jose Medina at her husband's inauguration ball.

The Slovenia-born ex-model had earlier appeared to look glum and bored while dancing with her billionaire husband as he celebrated becoming leader of the free world.

Tourist Mauled To Death By Tigers After Walking Into An Isolation Zone In Zoo (Photos)

A tourist has been mauled by three tigers in front of his wife and child, horrified witnesses say.

One tiger was shot dead after the visitor reportedly climbed into the enclosure and walked towards the animals as they were being fed. Horror footage shows the tigers leap on the man at Ningbo Younger Zoo, leaving him writhing around on the ground in agony as they passed him between their massive paws.

Jeremy Kyle Gets Divorced From Wife, Now With His Children's Former Nanny

Chat show host Jeremy Kyle has started dating his children's former nanny after splitting up with his cheating wife.

The 51-year-old rose to fame after publicly grilling Brits on ITV's The Jeremy Kyle Show which sees him discuss people's relationship dilemmas.

He often has to deal with people involved in divorces or cheating scandals and gives them advice in front of a live audience. 

NDLEA Back To Kashamu’s Case, Says They Will Push For His Arrest After Latest US Judgement

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said it will push for the arrest of Senator Buruji Kashamu as the agency says it has been “emboldened and strengthened” by the latest ruling  of a United States court, which ruled that the senator must face drug charges.

On Friday, we reported that a US appeal court upheld the ruling against Kashamu, who is facing drug charges related to the hit TV show, “Orange is the New Black.”

With the ruling, the Senator, representing Ogun East Senatorial District, could be extradited to face trial in the US court.