Mo Abudu's lawyer: Ikoyi building where $50m was found belongs to our client

Mo Abudu was dragged into the recent discovery of cash by EFCC at an apartment in Ikoyi.

In the on-going case, Fayose's media aide, Lere Olayinka claims the apartment 7a and 7b where the money was found belonged to Rotimi Amaechi who gave one of the apartments to his 'girlfriend' Mo Abudu.

#BBNaija: Check out photos from Big Brother Naija Winners Party

It was a gathering of friends and former house mates at Rumours VI last night.

Big brother Naija 2017 evicted housemates came together to celebrate with the 5 finalists: Efe, Bisola, TBoss, Debie-Rise and Marvis.

See more photos after the cut…

U.S. drops massive GBU-43 'mother of all bombs' on Islamic State

The United States dropped a massive GBU-43 bomb, the largest non-nuclear bomb it has ever used in combat, in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday against a series of caves used by Islamic State militants, the military said.

U.S. sanctions Qassem Soleimani’s brother

The United States on Thursday sanctioned Sohrab Soleimani, the brother of the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, for his role in abuses in Iranian prisons, the White House said.

President Trump to host Italian PM in April

President Donald Trump will host Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni for an official working visit on April 20, the White House said on Thursday.

"The leaders will discuss the upcoming G7 ... and a range of issues of mutual concern," White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters.

Nigerian Senate to publish names of importers, banks involved in Forex fraud

Senate has vowed to publish names of importers and banks found culpable in ongoing investigation into over N30 trillion alleged foreign exchange frauds perpetrated between 2006 and 2017.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Customs, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, made this known on the second day of meeting with representatives of all commercial banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria and Ministry of Finance on Thursday.

Facebook Messenger Adds Group Payments

Facebook Messenger is extending its peer-to-peer (P2P) payments offerings, which launched in 2015, by adding a group payments functionality, according to TechCrunch.

Now, users in group conversations can select the friends they want to send money to and enter the amount as well as a short note, according to Engadget. Users can also request funds in the same way, or can enter in a total value and have Messenger divide the amount and charge everyone evenly. The platform will be free to users that have entered debit information and a PIN to verify payments into the app. It’s initially available for US users on desktop and Android, but iOS support is likely on the way.

$50 million: Former PDP chairman Mu’azu disowns Lagos apartment where cash was found

A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu, has disowned the Lagos apartment, where operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) found more than $50million behind false walls on Wednesday.

Stevie Wonder, 67, set to say ‘I DO’ for the 3rd time in a star-studded ceremony in Jamaica

Grammy award-winning singer, Stevie Wonder is set to wed his third wife, Tomeeka Robyn Bracy, in a star-studded beachside ceremony in Jamaica.

The 67-year-old singer and his 42-year-old bride to be who have been dating for five years will tie the knot on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

Amazing! At $50.9 Billion Tesla is Now More Valuable than GM

Barely a week after Tesla exceeded Ford in market value, Elon Musk’s baby has now become more valuable to investors than General Motors.

#BBNaija: "I didn't have oral sex with Thin Tall Tony"- Bisola

In February 2017, after the weekly Saturday night party, Bisola and Thin Tall Tony appeared to have had oral sex. They were seen making out under the bed covers and it progressed to the next level where it looked like Bisola gave him a blow job. (See here)

Check Out List Of The Top YouTube Channels in Nigeria

The social buzz seizing Nigerian youths lately reveals a lot about how the internet is changing the face of the communication in the country.  Instagram and Facebook have netted record numbers in terms of usage among its population of Nigerian subscribers, and while these two are undoubtedly among the biggest social media apps in the country, it would seem they have left no room for YouTube to register some “likes”.

Goodluck Jonathan did not receive $200m from the $1.3bn Malabu oil deal - Aide

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied an allegation that he received $200m from the $1.3bn Malabu oil deal.

Jonathan, who stated this in a statement by his Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, on Tuesday, described a story published by Buzzfeed as false.

Donald Trump plans to to go forward with aircraft sale to Nigeria

US President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly moving forward with plans to sell up to a dozen aircraft to Nigeria’s air force for the fight against the extremist group, Boko Haram.

According to The Globe and Mail, Canada, sources informed the paper on Monday, that the Trump administration will go ahead with the deal that could be worth up to $600 million.

Why I took only $100,000 from my account - Patience Jonathan

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan has given reasons why she withdrew $100,000 from her unfrozen Skye Bank account.

Speaking through her solicitor, Barrister Charles Ogboli on Tuesday, Mrs. Jonathan said the withdrawal was for medical treatment.

Kemi Olunloyo gets N1m bail

Embattled journalist and blogger, Kemi Olunloyo, was on Tuesday granted bail by a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt.

Olunloyo, who had been remanded in Port Harcourt prison for the past one month, was granted bail in the sum of N1 million.

Runaway bride from Ondo, resurfaces in Osogbo, calls parents

A bride to-be, Miss Taiwo Orimoloye, failed to show up for the church service on her wedding day on Saturday in Ondo town, Ondo State. 

She grossly disappointed her husband to-be and many guests who attended the wedding. 

Big Brother Naija: Efe Gets The N25M Cheque & Keys to his Brand New SUV

The winner of the recently concluded Big Brother Naija reality TV show Efe arrived in Lagos yesterday alongside the 1st runner up Bisola where they were welcomed by fans, family and friends.

Today, at the Big Brother Naija winner’s press conference, Efe was given the keys to his brand new SUV and a cheque of N25million.

See more photos after the cut...

French Election: Dark horse candidate, Marine Le Pen, who wants to slap a 100% tax on the rich surges in the polls

Investors who worry that the French election could see the far-right Marine Le Pen reach the second round are bracing for another risk - that the far-leftJean-Luc Melenchon could make it too, perhaps even against her.

Polls show Chris Christie is now the least popular governor in the US

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is now the least popular governor in the US, a poll released Tuesday found.

The poll, conducted by Morning Consult, found that Christie's disapproval rating stands at 71%. Just 25% of New Jerseyans polled approve of their state's governor.

Patience Jonathan visits Skye Bank after court un-freezed her $5.8 million

Former first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, was on Monday sighted at the Maitama branch of Skye Bank in Abuja.

Mrs. Jonathan’s visit to the bank may not be unconnected with a court decision last week to unfreeze her account at the bank.

Northern Leaders Charged To Fund Education In The North

Elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai has called for legislation that would compel First Class traditional rulers in the north contribute 5 percent  of their consolidated federal allocation to addressed education disadvantages in the region.

Identical twins ‘kissing’ in mother's womb

Carissa Gill, a Croydon woman who is 24 weeks pregnant with twins, shared a special moment with her boyfriend on Tuesday while visiting Fetal Vision Imaging in Levittown.

Drake and Wizkid’s “One Dance” nominated for Billboard Music Awards

Drake’s “One Dance” featuring Wizkid, has been nominated as one of the Top hot 100 songs for the 2017 Billboard awards scheduled to hold in Las Vegas on May 21.

Drake, Twenty One Pilots and Rihanna dominate the nominations in four categories for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards as announced exclusively by Billboard on Monday.

U.S to Russia: Drop your support for al-Assad

Ahead of a meeting between U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the Russian government this week in Moscow, top Trump officials have 'ordered' Russia to drop its public and military support of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad or face a deterioration in it's relationship with the U.S.

China offers $72,460 to whistleblowers, follows Nigeria footsteps

China is tempting its citizens to become whistleblowers, but the carrots offered are not as rich as what Nigeria has offered its citizens.

While Nigeria has offered between 2.5 and 5 per cent of stolen money reported, the authorities in Beijing, the Chinese capital has offered a flat $72,460 to its whistleblowers.

Mesut Ozil wants ‘to quit’

Mesut Ozil has revealed he dreams of shaking off his professional discipline… and scoffing junk food at the cinema.

And Arsenal’s £42.5 million record buy said the pressures of his job reduce him to watching TV documentaries alone at home.

Divorce: Janet Jackson to get $500million

News broke yesterday that Janet Jackson, musician and sister to king of pop, has parted ways with her billionaire husband.

According to a new report, the couple will only separate but not get a divorce with Janet to get an increased bank balance of $500 million as part of a prenuptial agreement.

Nigerians Celebrate Dangote @60

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote joins the Diamond League today as he clocks 60.

The international businessman, who started business modestly trading in sugar in the late 70s and early 80s, now presides over an industrial octopus, with interest in agriculture, oil, cement, oil, fruit juice, noodles and many others.

Israel Shuts Border To Egypt Following Intelligence Report

Israel closed its Taba border crossing to Egypt Monday following a warning by its anti-terrorism office and intelligence reports of an "imminent" militant attack there. The closure comes hours before the start of the Passover holiday, when Sinai is a popular destination for many Israelis.

Italy's meat industry angered as Berlusconi 'saves' Easter lambs

Former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has infuriated Italy's meat industry by joining a vegetarian campaign and "adopting" five lambs that would have been butchered for Easter.

Obamacare: Trump Plan Is Now The Focus

Something new is happening in a health care debate dominated for seven years by the twists and turns of Barack Obama's signature law. The focus has shifted to ideas from President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers in Congress, and most people don't like what they see.

Tyrese Gibson and Samantha Lee: ‘We waited 60 days to have sex’

American actor, Tyrese Gibson and his wife Samantha Lee have revealed that they were celibate before getting married

The 'Fast and Furious' actor who had gone on a radio tour in NYC, to promote his movie 'Fate of the Furious' with his wife, were given some air time to divulge details on their coupledom on SiriusXM radio with host, Jenny McCarthy.

Is Kim Jong-Un going into hiding after Syria strike?

The U.S. bombardment of a Syrian airbase just outside of Homs Friday was likely seen by North Korea as a clear warning that President Trump will use his military if United States interests are at risk.

Dino Melaye Receives his Certificate from Ahmadu Bello University, Dozens Celebrate

Senator Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi) has collected his undergraduate degree certificate from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, a couple of Instagram posts on his page has shown.

Melaye who was recently accused by online news medium Sahara Reporters of not graduating from the institution shared a photo of him holding his certificate, surrounding by his supporters.

Ahmed Musa will Still Play for Club - Leicester City Manager

Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has said that Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa is still in his plans despite the his limited playing time.

Musa has made only 13 starts for Leicester all season, just seven of which have come in the Premier League.

N448 Million: EFCC confirms Total Amount of Money found in a Plaza Shop

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission yesterday uncovered a large sum of suspected laundered money in a shop at LEGICO Shopping Plaza, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos. The money stashed in several Ghana Must Go bags were in N500 and N1000 denominations, hidden in a shop awaiting conversion into foreign currency.

Elon Musk's Net Worth Rises $1.8 Billion To All-Time High As Tesla Tops Ford

“Stormy weather in Shortville,” Elon Musk tweeted cheekily to his eight million followers on April 3. No kidding.

In the last month, Tesla’s market cap has soared 23% to $49.3 billion, sending the electric vehicle maker well past Ford to become America’s second-most-valuable car company. The Palo Alto-based outfit now trails domestic leader General Motors by a mere $1.2 billion.

U.S. Strikes On Syria 'Unforgivable' - North Korea

North Korea said on Saturday U.S. missile strikes against a Syrian airfield on Friday were "an unforgivable act of aggression" that showed its decision to develop nuclear weapons was "the right choice a million times over".

MEL B Changes Her Mind, Says ‘I WANT PERMANENT SOLE CUSTODY’

Mel B has made a major change to her divorce petition ... she does not want to share joint custody with Stephen Belafonte for 2 reasons ... a domestic violence conviction, and a gun.

Kendall Jenner Leans On 57yr Old Tony Robbins Following Pepsi Ad Debacle

Kendall Jenner sure could use some kind words right now after getting slammed so hard for her ‘tone deaf’ Pepsi ad. HollywoodLife.com has learned EXCLUSIVELY that she’s leaning on motivational speaker Tony Robbins to help get her through this crisis.

Chelsea’s David Luiz picks 3 teammates for his Fantasy Premier League team

David Luiz has revealed the three Chelsea players he would pick to be in his Fantasy Premier League team - including one unlikely suspect.

The game, played by millions each weekend, has endured its most topsy-turvy season to date with footballers regularly producing in bursts this season.

Manchester United vs Sunderland: Mourinho reveals injury news ahead of clash

Manchester United will be without five first-team players for Sunday's trip to Sunderland, manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed.

Ashley Young limped out of United's draw with Everton on Tuesday night and won't travel to the Stadium of Light.

North Korean hackers attack banks in 18 countries – Kaspersky

A Russian online cyber security firm, Kaspersky, Thursday, alleged that North Korean hackers are allegedly attacking banks in Nigeria and 17 other countries.

The organisation noted in its report that this could be regarded as the biggest bank heist in world history.

Nigeria Needs Crude Oil Price Of $139 Per Barrel To Balance Budget – Fitch Report

Nigeria needs an oil price of $139 a barrel to balance its budget this year, Fitch Ratings Ltd said on Thursday.

Fitch, an international rating agency, in an April 5 report, said Nigeria has the worst situation among 14 major oil exporting nations in the Middle East, Africa and emerging Europe.

Russia mocks US’s ‘low effective’ air strike

Russia has said that only 23 out of the 59 cruise missiles fired from US warships at a Syrian air base hit the target.

The Syrian army’s air defense system will be reinforced by Russia in the near future to protect the most vital infrastructure facilities.

South African protesters say ‘Zuma Quit’

President Jacob Zuma may have gotten the support of leaders of the African National Congress, but his people are demanding his resignation.

Thousands marched in major South African cities today to protest against his administration, demanding he leave after a cabinet reshuffle triggered the latest crisis of his presidency.

Biafra: Britain Not in Support Of Nigeria break-up

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria Paul Arkwright has stated the United Kingdom is behind one and indivisible Nigeria.

Arkwright made this affirmation at a public lecture titled “‎Brexit: Lessons, Challenges and Opportunities for Nigeria”, at the Federal University, Lokoja, on Thursday.

PDP Reconciliatory Effort Suffer Setback as Sheriff Storm Out of Peace Parley

Hopes of a peaceful resolution to the drawn out leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continued to fester on Thursday, when the stakeholders’ peace parley convened by former President Goodluck Jonathan ended without a solution, with one of the parties in the dispute, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, bolting out midway during the meeting.

KHLOE KARDASHIAN Tempting… Works Out In Lace Bodysuit

Khloe stepped out of a 'KUWTK' scene Wednesday in this sweatsuit with a see-through lace bodysuit that screams "WHERE YOU AT, TRISTAN?!"

Would you go on a work out next to her?