900 passengers escape death in Lagos train accident - Punch

Over nine hundred passengers escaped death on Friday morning when a 10-coach Iddo-bound train rammed into a truck at Ilupeju Railway Crossing near Oshodi, Lagos. The accident, which occurred at about 7.30 am, led to traffic gridlock on the Ilupeju/Oshodi Road for several hours.

Boko Haram Linked to Leakage of SSS Chiefs' Data

Boko Haram may have opened a new phase in its war against security agencies as it uploaded on the internet the personnel records of top officials of the State Security Service (SSS), both in service and retired.

ASUU in solidarity strike, grounds varsities - Guardian

MEMBERS of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in several universities across the country observed yesterday as a work-free day in solidarity with their colleagues at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), over the alleged arbitrary breach and abuse of procedure by the university’s visitor, Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

Why Iniesta Deserves the UEFA Best Player Award

Andres Iniesta who is a central midfielder for FC Barcelona won the 2011-2012 UEFA Best Player Award in Europe. Iniesta defeated the other two candidates Lionel Messi ( Barca ) and Cristiano Ronaldo ( Real Madrid ) during a vote by journalists from UEFA Member countries accordingto CNBC .

Iniesta wins UEFA's Best Player in Europe award

Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta received the UEFA Best Player in Europe award on Thursday after pipping Cristiano Ronaldo and club-mate Lionel Messi in a journalists' poll.

Panic as Nigerian Students face deportation in the UK

Over 400 Nigerians studying at the London Metropolitan University face deportation due to the institution’s administrative challenges. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced on Wednesday that the University lost its Highly Trusted Status for sponsoring international students.

2 dead as hoodlums clash in Lagos

Two persons were feared dead and several others wounded, yesterday, as hoodlums invaded some streets in the Ebute-Meta area of Lagos.

China Bridge Collapse Raises Infrastructure Concerns

One of the longest bridges in northern China collapsed on Friday, just nine months after it opened, setting off a storm of criticism from Chinese Internet users and underscoring questions about the quality of construction in the country's rapid expansion of its infrastructure.

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kill two in Yobe

At least two persons were killed in an attack by gunmen suspected to be members of Islamic militant sect Boko Haram, on the outskirts of Damaturu town in northern Nigeria.

There'll be no peace unless sharia law is adopted in Nigeria - Boko Haram

To further establish its rebellion act against the Nigerian Government, the Jama’atu Ahlissunnah Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad also known as Boko Haram has stated that no peace will be reached unless the Government adopts Sharia Law. The sect made this known in a statement released through its spokesman to debunk reports of dialogue with the Nigerian Government. Read the statement below:

QPR to take Ricardo Carvalho on loan from Real Madrid - Telegraph

QPR manager Mark Hughes has agreed a season-long loan deal with Real Madrid to bring Ricardo Carvalho to Loftus Road.

P. Square part ways with May D

News coming from the camp of talented duo, P-Square revealed that the group has now split from its first signed artiste, May D due to irreconcilable differences. A statement was signed by Jude Okoye and the unedited statement reads;

Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi dies at 57

Ethiopia's long-time ruler who held tight control over this East African country but was a major U.S counter-terrorism ally, died of an undisclosed illness after not being seen in public for weeks, Ethiopian authorities announced Tuesday. He was 57. Meles died Monday just before midnight after contracting an infection, state TV said.

Arsenal did not sell Alex Song to Barcelona because of his unprofessional attitude

Alex Song has reacted angrily to claims he was sold by Arsène Wenger over an 'unprofessional attitude'. Having undergone a medical on Monday, the Cameroon international has been unveiled as a £15 million signing at Barcelona .

Syrian President Assad attends Muslim service as fighting continues

As Syrian government forces continued to pound towns and cities across the nation Sunday, killing at least 50 people, President Bashar Assad attended prayers to observe festivities marking the end of Ramadan.

Top Gun director jumps to his death from L.A. bridge

Tony Scott, director of such Hollywood blockbusters as "Top Gun," "Days of Thunder" and"Beverly Hills Cop II," died Sunday after jumping from a Los Angeles County bridge, authorities said. The 68-year-old Scott's death was being investigated as a suicide, Los Angeles County Coroner's Lt. Joe Bale said.

Sport Minister: “Nigeria Should Have Budgeted More Money for Olympics” - Sahara Reporters

In the wake of Nigeria’s embarrassing performance at the just concluded London Olympics, Julius Ogunro, a top aide to Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, has argued that the country should have provided more funds for the games.

Man Loses Court Case To End His Life

A man paralysed from the neck down has lost his High Court case to allow doctors to end his life without fear of prosecution.

N.Y. woman dies after spending 21 years in coma.

Bernadette Jones, 51, of Niagara Falls , died Sunday of pneumonia at her family's home, as her stepfather, Robert Anderson Jr., and other relatives prepared for her funeral Friday, Anderson recalled how family and friends came together when the mother of three was released from the hospital eight months after the attack.

Pussy Riot members sentenced to 2 years in prison - USA Today

Three members of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot have been found guilty of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred and sentenced to two years in a prison colony.

One wounded as Bomb Blast hits Police Post in Jos

One person was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device exploded near the Rikkos Police Post in Jos on Friday.

Ibori Moved To Maximum Security Prison With Terrorists and Violent Criminal Outside London -Sahara Reporters

SaharaReporters has confirmed that James Ibori, the convicted former governor of Delta State, has been transferred to a maximum-security prison, the Worcestershire Long Lartin Prisonoutside London.

Arsenal had no choice over sale of Robin Van Persie - Wenger

Arsène Wenger insists Arsenal were left with "no choice"but to sell Robin van Persie to Manchester United after a fee wasfinally agreed between the two clubs for last season's Golden Boot winner.

Bill Gate to Re-invent the Toilet

Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates attends a technology showcase as part of his foundation's competition to reinvent the toilet for those without access to modern sanitation.

British city launches own currency - AFP

As Britain loses faith in its banks and feels shockwaves from the euro crisis, one city is trying to keep local wealth in local pockets with the launch of its own currency.

Lagos is world’s third worst city – survey - Premium Times

Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria, is one of the worst cities to live on earth, providing its residents with the worst living conditions, an international survey has found.

Lagos State Blocks Facebook and Twitter On its Server

Lagos State Government has restricted the use of social media with the government internet server within the State Secretariat, Alausa. A staff who lamented the situation said they only got to know about it after trying for several hours to connect to Facebook account on Monday.

Kaduna bomb targeted prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi - Premium Times

The bomb blast in Kaduna, Tuesday afternoon, may have been targeted at a renowned Islamic Scholar and medical doctor, Ahmed Gumi, sources in Kaduna say. A witness who prefer not to be named said “though the explosion may have been accidental, the Sheikh is clearly the target because the incident occurred just when he was aboutto leave for the daily Tafsir he delivers at Sultan Bello Mosque.”

LASTMA Official's Death: Banker Granted Bail

Report reaching us said that Yinka Johnson,a staff of IBTC accused of killing a LASTMA official was this afternoon released on bail by a Lagos high court.

Three Persons Killed as Bomb Hit Kaduna -AFP

Three people were killed in a bomb blast Tuesday on a road leading to a mosque where a cleric had condemned the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, officials said.

Emergency Worsens As Shendam Bridge Collapses in Pleatue

The emergency situation in Plateau South worsened Tuesday morning with the collapse of the Shendam Bridge, cutting off most parts of the southern part of the state from Nasarawa, Benue and Taraba, and trapping rescue officials who had responded to the emergency caused by the flooding which preceded rains that fell through out Saturday and Sunday.

Saudi Arabia Planning Female-Only city

Saudi Arabia is planning to build an industrial city solely for female workers to provide a working environment for women that is also in line with the austere desert kingdom's rules.

Sack Okupe Now, ACN Tells Jonathan

The Action Congress of Nigeria has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to fire his newly appointed Senior Special assistant on public affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, hand him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for immediate prosecution, and in addition apologise to Nigerians for appointing a person with an alleged criminal past as the nation’s public affairs spokesperson.

Al Qaeda Kidnapping Children & Forcing Them To Be Suicide Bombers

Al Qaeda is kidnapping young children in Somalia and training them to become soldiers. The kids, some as young as 7, are brainwashed into believing that by launching suicide bombings, they can achieve paradise.

Gunmen attack All Saint Church in Gombe, kill Policeman

Gunmen on Sunday morning attacked the All Saints Catholic Church, Kanoyel in Gombe State, killing a policeman who was on duty at the church. A source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the gunmen arrived at the church premises when the parishioners were coming out of the service and fired at the policemen.

USA Basketball Defeats Spain To Win Gold Medal At London Olympics

In the end, the United States men's basketball team wouldn't be denied the gold medal . But Pau Gasol and Spain's national team made sure that the traveling troupe of NBA All-Stars with USA emblazoned across its jerseys hadto sweat it out until the very, very end.

50 Cent makes fun of Kanye West, calls Kim Kardashian 'trash'

50 Cent has mocked K anye West over his relationship with K im Kardashian, labelling the reality TV star 'trash'.

LASTMA Official's Death: I'm Innocent, Accused Female Banker Pleads - Thisday

The female banker with Stanbic IBTC , Mrs Yinka Johnson, accused of allegedly crushing to death 33-year-old Hammed Balogun, a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) official last Friday, Saturday maintained her innocence, blaming her travails on LASTMA officials, whom, she said, were out to use her as a scapegoat.

Gunmen, security operatives clash in Yobe - The Nation

The Yobe State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Patrick Egbuniwe, on Sunday confirmed that gunmen engaged security operatives in a shoot-out at the Bindigari area of Damaturu. Egbuniwe told the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone chat that the shoot-out ensued when security operatives went to the area on security patrol.

What the London 2012 Closing Ceremony will Look Like Tonight.

The Closing Ceremony celebrates the achievements of athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and includes a Handover from one Host City to the next. London will hand over to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games. The Closing Ceremony also features the extinguishing of the Olympic Flame, signalling the end of the Games.

What the London 2012 Closing Ceremony will Look Like Tonight.

The Closing Ceremony celebrates the achievements of athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and includes a Handover from one Host City to the next. London will hand over to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games. The Closing Ceremony also features the extinguishing of the Olympic Flame, signalling the end of the Games.

Edo Election:Body Of INEC Staff Who Drowned July 14 found in Kolokolo village

Mrs Sule Imondu, INEC’s Public Relations Officer on Saturday saidthat the missing INEC ad hoc staff involved in a boat mishap duringthe July 14 governorship election had been found.

Sheik Gumi: Soldiers Are Fighting Innocent Muslims, Not Boko Haram - Sahara Reporters

Outspoken Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has demanded that the Nigerian government withdraw soldiers from violence-ridden northern cities because the government and soldiers are not really serious about fighting Boko Haram.

Jamaica Men Smashes 4x100 World Record.

The Jamaican track team supplied the good news for all Jamaicans this evening by winning the Gold medal in the men 4x100m final with a new world record. The triumph came from the incredible Usaine Bolt anchoring a world record effort with a smoking-hot time of 36.84 seconds.

Mexico upsets Brazil to win 1st gold in football

It was a great upset for the brazilian national team as Mexico won the London 2012 olympic Men football final match with two goals to one. Oribe Peralta struck from the 18-yard box after 32 seconds following some poor Brazilian defending making it the fastest goal in any olympic football final. Fabian Marco hit the Brazil crossbar before a completely unmarked Peralta headed his team's second goal. Brazil, also hoping to win gold for the first time, pulled a goal back through Hulk in injury-time, before Oscar headed wide.

LASTMA Man Crushed To Death by Female Banker

A female banker, Yinka Johnson, yesterday crushed an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Hameed Balogun, while driving against the traffic in the Ajah area of the state. This is happening three weeks after another official of the agency, Mustapher Adeleke, was crushed by a bus driver, who was driving against traffic. The incident was recorded a week after the Governor Babatunde Fashola signed the new traffic law.

There'll be no election in 2015 - Tunde Bakare (Saturday Sun) continues...

I can guarantee you that the best is to ask them to refund the money they took and they will not tell us whether it was refunded or not. The Yoruba say the man who stole palm oil is not the only thief; the man who receives it is also a thief. It is all in the Internet that some of these people gave money to Diezani for the election of Mr. President.

There'll be no Election in 2015 - Tunde Bakare (Saturday Sun)

Vice presidential candidate of Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in the 2011 elections, Pastor Tunde Bakare, is convinced that the trial of oil marketers accused of oil subsidy theft is all a show. Or “I can guarantee you that the best is to ask them to refund the money they took and they will not tell us whether it was refunded or not.

ACN Decries Murder of Its Akwa Ibom State Spokesman’s Mother And Brother

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has condemned the gruesome murder of Mrs. Erasmus Effanga and Mr. Basil Effanga, the mother and brother respectively of its Akwa Ibom State spokesman, Francis Effanga.

Scandal! Ajoke Odumosu borrowed money to represent Nigeria in the London Olympics

Nigeria’s performance at London 2012 Olympics has been awful. The country would celebrate if a bronze medal comes their way. The Games end tomorrow. Their athletes fell here on a daily basis, but that is not the full story.

Golden 4th for Nigeria as US breaks record.

Nigeria narrowly missed out on what would have been their first medal today as the United States clocked 40.82 seconds to set a new world record in women's 4 x 100 metres relay at the London 2012 Olympic games today thereby breaking the mark of 41.37 which was set in 1985 by East Germany.

El-Rufai retorts to Okupe's criticism; Jonathan's administration has failed

In what seems to be a fight back at the sharp critcisms made by Doyin Okupe, President Goodluck Jonathan’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir el-Rufai, has replied in defence of his stand on the issue. In a press statement released today by the media advisor to mallam El-Rufai, Muyiwa Adekeye, said “After the needless drama at the Lagos airport when the SSS tried to truncate his trip abroad, Malam Nasir el-Rufai was greeted at his destination with evidence of further misguided action by the Jonathan government.

Bolt wins another Gold as jamaicans make clean sweep of 200m olympic medals

Bolt matched Michael Johnson's then world-record time from the Atlanta Games of 19.32 seconds as he held off training partner Yohan Blake in silver and Warren Weir in bronze.

Photo Journalist brutalized by LASUTH staff

A photo journalist, Benedict Uwalaka, was today beaten to stupor for taking pictures during the releases of bodies of the Dana Airplane crash victims at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). Uwalaka who is a staff of Leadership newspaper was with other journalists at the event and all were at the receiving end of a pandemonium that broke out when officials of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and relatives of the crash victims accused them of taking pictures of the morgue.

Man.U to invite Usaine Bolt

Manchester United FC has responded by giving the fastest man in the world, Usaine bolt the chance to prove his talents after the Olympics, a source tells Yahoo! Sports. The Jamaican superstar would be invited to the team’s training base in Carrington, a suburb of Manchester.

Okupe Lampoons el-Rufai, Bakare for disparaging Jonathan

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Public Affairs, Dr Doyin Okupe, on Wednesday, lambasted the former FCT miniter, Mallam El-Rufai, over his call for the resignation of President Goodluck Jonathan if he could not solve the present security challenges in the country.

Asari Dokubo spits fire at boko haram and the north

The former Ijaw Youth Council president and founder of Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force while addressing a press conference in Abuja on Monday said: The arrogance of B/H is un-islamic. The type of bomb they are using is small small pikinbomb. If we begin, nobody will stay in Abuja.

Two Dead As Two-Storey Building Collapses In Abuja - Sahara Reporters

Three persons have been confirmed dead as a two storey building under construction collapsed in Abuja earlier today. A combined set of Civil Defence Corps and NEMA officials are on the scene of the incident.

Lawan Stopped at Airport from Travelling Abroad - Thisday

The suspended Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on the Monitoring of the Fuel Subsidy regime, Hon. Farouk Lawan, was Tuesday night barred from travelling out of the country at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

Another Dana Aircraft Had Hydraulic Problem-PM News

A Coroners’ Court in Lagos sitting in Ikeja, on Tuesday heard that another aircraft in Dana Airline’s fleet had hydraulic pressure problem apart from the ill-fated plane that crashed on June 3. The General Manager, Air Worthiness, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Kayode Ajiboye made this known at the inquest into the air disaster that claimed over 150 people aboard the Dana plane.

Cameroon atheletes missing from the olympics

Several Cameroon Olympic athletes have disappeared amid fears they have fled the London 2012 Games to claim asylum, team officials have admitted. The seven athletes, including the entire boxing team and half its swimming team, were reported missing earlier this week in a major embarrassment for the African nation. Authorities admitted on Tuesday that the five boxers, swimmer and a female football player were feared to have left in order to stayin Europe for “economic reasons”.

Michael Phelps admits: we do pee in the pool

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, has revealed what no sports fan wants to hear – that Olympic swimmers occasionally relieve themselves in the pool.

Gunmen strike again, kill two soldiers in Okene, Kogi state - Premium Times

Barely 24 hours after 17 worshippers at a Deeper Life Bible Church were slained by rampaging gunmen in Okene, a town near Lokoja, the capital of Kogi state, two soldiers have beenshot dead by attackers.

Man Mocks God with his comment on Sahara Reporters news.

A man named olusegun olaleye has mocked God with his comment on sahara reporters news. Read the exerpt of his comment below: Title; Where was Jesus during the attack? Submitted by mathelize on August7, 2012 - 00:07. "Where two or three are gatheredin my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20. Africans are the most foolish people on earth. They waste valuable time praying to God that'll never answer them. God ought to protect them because they were gathered in his name.

Death Toll rises after okene church attack.

The death toll in yesterday's attack on a Deeper Life Church in Okene, Kogi State, have been raised to 17. Unknown gunmen had on Monday night invaded a Deeper Life Church in the Otite area of Okene, Kogi state, behind the Federal Collage of Education in the area, opening fire on worshippers observing night Bible studies.

Suicide bomber kills seven soldiers. Several others wounded

Seven people have been confirmed dead, while about ten others were injured, in an explosion which rocked Damaturu, the Yobe state capital on Sunday. The explosion occurred when a suicide bomber driving a CRV Jeep on the opposite lane of the dual carriage of Gashua road was intercepted at a check point by officers of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in the state.

Keagan wins Big Brother Star Games

After a crazy 91 days locked in the Big Brother House with total strangers, South Africa's Keagan walks away with USD 300 000. Keagan clowned his way to the hearts of millions across Africa, who voted him the StarGame champion.

Bolt clinches 100m gold medal in new olympic record

HE is the fastest man ever and he is again the fastest man in the world. It took the second fastest race of all time, but Usain Bolt has won the 100 metres final, beating countryman and world champion Yohan Blake. Bolt won in a time of 9.63s, with Blake almost a metre behind on the line in 9.75s and American Justin Gatlin in third with 9.79s.

Nigerian Football player dies of cadiac arrest on the pitch.

Henry Chinonso Ihelewere, a Nigerian footballer has died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a friendly match between Romanian second division teams CS Delta Tulcea and FC Balotesti on Sunday, local media said.

At 71, still an olympian.

Hiroshi Hoketsu of Japan became the oldest competitor at the 2012 London Olympics on Thursday when his horse Whisper cantered into the ring at the equestrian dressage competition at Greenwich Park. The 71-year-old Hoketsu was also the oldest competitor at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Kanyinulia: Man Weds Three Women In Church In Zaire

Kanyinulia: Man Weds Three Women In Church In Zaire

Divorced almost 50 years ago, 85-year-old couple to remarry

Lena Henderson and Roland Davis got married as teenagers in Chattanooga, Tenn., during World War II. On Saturday, the 85-year-olds are getting re-hitched in Buffalo, nearly 50 years after they divorced, according to Cupid's news cherubs. "I always thought it might happen," Davis, a military vet whose second wife died in January, told the Buffalo News . "It was always in the back of my mind.

Abacha and Gaddafi comes alive. Funny conversation revealed.

ABACHA - how nah? GHADAFI - Oboy, I dey ooo ABACHA - U come late ooo GHADAFI - Aboki, I tried to gather more cash ABACHA - U fuck up GHADAFI - Hw? ABACHA - U don collect so much, even ...pass my own, u for take off when the yawa gass. GHADAFI - I no know nah. U know say power and money dey sweet. I thought I had it all to quench any opposition. ABACHA - When those Obama people don join? I dey craze. Anyway, welcome, we go try nexttime. We don learn. U go go naijawhile I go libya since u r not that skillful. U know see say my people no talk until that babe carry her winch come... GHADAFI - Pls u go teach me well. ABACHA - But u no try well, I stole about $150B in 5 yrs and u stole$200B in 42 yrs. U be mumu. If na me, I for buy one country join naija!....

Davido continues....

“The DPO invited the Sharon Adeleke, she eventually came to drop the key of the car. I told them that I could not just collect the key of the car without documentation that they gave me the key of the car without a penny, though I lost money and my car got damaged.

Davido Beats Up Cab Man, Seize Cab Keys Over A Girl

A taxi driver, Femi Ajibola, will never forget July 1, 2012 in a hurry. At about 5.30 pm on that day, he received a phone call from a young woman in the Lekki area of Lagos and had quickly answered the subsequent invitation to pick her up.

Fashola bars NURTW from motor Parks

In what seems to be a fight back, the Lagos State Government has banned the operations of members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in motor parks across the State. Making this known at a news conference on the new Traffic Law in Lagos, Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa said collection of tolls from motorists along the road by any union has also been banned.

Do you know the worth of an Olympic medal?

Weighing in at 412 grams or roughly the weight of a can of green beans, the gold medal is made up of only 1.34%, or about 6 grams of gold. The rest is comprised of 93% silver and 6% copper. Melted down and sold at today's market value, those raw materials would be worth about $650.

Mark Zukerberg's networth goes down

Mark Zuckerberg bragging rights as one of the greatest social networking tech has been affected by Facebook's sinking stock share. As reported by Bloomberg, Zuckerberg's worth dropped by $423 million yesterday.

Suicide Bomber Kills Emir's orderly In Potiskum

A suicide bomber attacked the Central Mosque in Potiskum during Friday prayers killing the orderly of the Emir of Fika, Dr. Muhammadu Idrissa. The suicide bomber and the emir's police orderly died immediately.

Man nabbed for having Sex with Goat

For allegedly having the carnal knowledge of a neighbour's goat, a 40-year-old man, Victor Nnanna Onyemaechi from Amibo village in Umuahia South Council of Abia State was arrested by the state police command .

'Dead' Bangladeshi returns to village after 23 years

A Bangladeshi man who went missing 23 years ago shocked his family after returning to his ancestral village. Moslemuddin Sarkar, who had been missing since 1989, returned home on Tuesday with help from the International Committee of the Red Cross after spending 15 years in Pakistani jails.

‘Nigeria not broke, only has cash-flow trouble - Guardian

FAR from the belief in some quarters, the nation’s economy is buoyant and the Executive arm of government has not breached any law in the implementation of the budget. This was the position of the Minister of Finance and Coordinator of the Economy, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, during an interactive session with the Senate Joint committee on Appropriation, Finance, Public Account and National Planning.

Eat or make phone call while driving in Lagos, risk 3 years in jail

Waking up early is no more an excuse for Lagos motorists, who miss their breakfast in their rush to workplaces but find solace in snacks or other quick food while driving. It has also become an offence for Lagos motorists to make or receive phone calls while they are on motion.

Nigeria Men Beaten by USA 156-73 in Olympic Basketball

Records were broken in the early hours of Friday morning as the US team records the highest ever score in Olympic basketball history. With some of the biggest names in the NBA, the Americans finished with 156 points to Nigeria's 73, having scored 100 points with more than five minutes left of the third quarter.

SYRIA WAR: Kofi Annan resigns as UN special envoy to Syria. - Zee News

Kofi Annan has resigned from his post as the UN-Arab League joint special envoy for Syria, the United Nations announced on Thursday. "Annan has informed me, and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Nabil El Araby, of his intention not to renew his mandate when it expires on August 31, 2012," Ban said in a statement here.

Phelps swims into history again: wins 20th olympic medal

The incredible United state swimmer, Micheal Phelps has opened a new leaf in the olympic history again by winning another gold medal to make the 20th he has won. Phelps wins the 200m men individual medley ahead of ryan loche of USA and hungary's Lazslo csesh.

Psquare buries mum

Tears were uncontrolled as the singing duo today layed their mother to rest. Mrs. Josephine Okoye, 62, was payed the final respect in Ifitedunu, Akwa Village, Anambra State, southwest Nigeria.

4 killed as gunmen snatch LG salary

Bearly few months after armed robbers snatched the salaries of potiskum local goverment worker's salaries, another Gunmen suspected to be robbers have killed three soldiers and an accountant who were conveying salary of workers of Gulani local government, Yobe state, northeast Nigeria.

Notorious robber Shina Rambo now a pastor - Nigerianeye.

For many Nigerians, born before or in the 90's, the name"SHINA RAMBO" will surely ring a bell. It was a name that sentcold shivers to many whenever it was mentioned.

Boy Kills 8 After Fight With Girlfriend in China - AP news

A chinese teenager killed eight people with a knife in northeast China last night and wounded five more after a falling out with his girlfriend. The 17-year-old killed two of her family members and six more people before fleeing, the state-run Legal Daily newspaper said today.

Eminem becomes the first to hit 60 million facebook fans

Marshall Bruce Mathers III whose stage name is Eminem has become the first person to reach 60 million fans on Facebook. The rapper and actor has beaten Lady Gaga and Rihanna to the amazing record, gaining 60,093,667 likes on the social networking site.

Boko haram attacks police post in Gombe. Many reported dead

The Boko Haram sect late yesterday launched simultaneous attack on two police posts in Gombe leaving a number of people dead. According to some residents, the gunmen, who came around 8.30pm, threw explosives at a police post in central Gombe and opened fire on the policemen.

Court denies oluwaseun ogunbambo bail

A Lagos High Court Judge, Adeniyi Onigbanjo, today denied bail to Oluwaseun Ogunbambo, citing his criminal antecedents. Mr. Babajide Koku (SAN), the counsel for Mr. Ogunbambo and another freshly arraigned suspect,Habila Theck, had filed applications for their bail. The Ikeja-based high court granted bail to Mr. Theck in the sum of N150 million with two sureties in like sum. Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo ruled that the sureties must have landed property in Lagos worth N100 million.