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10 Things That Annoyed Our Dear President Buhari in 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari did not pretend about certain issues and individuals that annoyed him in 2016. BAYO AKINLOYE (Punch) compiles 10 things that got under the Nigeria’s number one citizen’s skin   – Governor Ayo Fayose  “Every one of my trips can be politically or economically assessed. I recall that the first trip I had was […]

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Pastor Adeboye urges governors to emulate Fayose

Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has advised state governors to emulate their Ekiti State counterpart, Ayo Fayose, in protecting the interest of their people. Mr. Adeboye stated this on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti at the palace of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Adeyemo Adejugbe. The renowned cleric, who paid a […]

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Why I keep my love affair secret – Newly engaged, Yvonne Jegede

It was double celebration for beautiful actress, Yvonne Jegede, who marked her 33rd birthday and also got a marriage proposal from Bukky Ajayi’s son, Olakunle Fawole, a fast rising music star also known as Abounce. Already living as man and wife ahead of their big day, the dark and lovely movie star shared with Inside […]

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Christmas: Orphanages lament low gifts

Orphanages across the country have said that the gifts they received during this Christmas season are lower compared to previous years. Pointing at the economic recession in the country as responsible for this, they expressed worry that poor donations to their homes could lead to hunger among children. The Administrator, Hope Orphanage in Ilorin, Kwara […]

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10 places to visit in Nigeria during Christmas holidays

Via Premium Times: “Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth, sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever,” Richelle Goodrich once said. Unfortunately, it won’t last forever. But you can make it worth remembering when you do things you never did before, or go places you’ve never been before […]

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I won’t run for president in 2019 – Jonathan

Former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has denied reports that he would contest the 2019 presidential election. There were reports that Mr. Jonathan who left office last year following his defeat by President Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28, 2015 presidential election, was under pressure to return to power. Vanguard newspaper quoted Ikechukwu Eze, media aide to […]

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You won’t achieve your political aspirations until you unite – Obasanjo to Igbos

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged people of the south-east zone to “shy away from the spirit of individualism” and unite to achieve the political aspirations that have eluded them. Speaking on Thursday at the south-east security and economic summit in Enugu, Obasanjo, said the zone would not achieve much with continued individualism and lack […]

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UK fears for passengers’ safety as Nigeria plans Abuja airport closure

The British government has expressed concern over Nigeria’s plan to close Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for six weeks in 2017. The UK Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Harriet Thompson, met with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Thursday, three days after the government announced the planned closure. The government had announced […]

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Soldiers scramble for water, food in Sambisa (Video)

A new video has gone viral on the social media showing Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram in the Sambisa forest scrambling for food and water that were delivered by an Army supply helicopter. The video exclusively sent to The HeraldNews appears to be a follow-up to a clip whose date could not be verified posted on […]

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All Eyes on Kylie Jenner… (Photos)

The sexy diva is getting hotter day by day, giving her sister Kim Kardashian a big run for her money…     

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“Buhari, other West African leaders cannot intimidate me, who are they to tell me to leave my country?” – Jammeh

The Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh, has hit out at regional mediators urging him to step down, saying he will not be intimidated. President Jammeh had earlier conceded defeat in the election, after a 22-year-rule, but recanted a week later, asking for fresh polls to be conducted by a “god-fearing and independent electoral commission.” His decision […]

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Leave Chelsea Now – Okocha Charges Mikel

Nigerian football legend,  Augustine Okocha has called on John Obi Mikel to move away from Chelsea and seek new challenges elsewhere. The Super Eagles captain has struggled to break into Chelsea’s first team this season and has expressed readiness to find a new club. Okocha is of the opinion that the midfielder had better move […]

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Ministers likely to be replaced by President Buhari (Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly planning to replace 10 of his ministers in 2017. According to reports, Buhari has informed the Senate of his plan and might also assign some ministers to new portfolios. Below are three ministers likely to be replaced by Buhari:   1. Solomon Dalung: The Sports Minister is likely to be […]

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Actor Kenneth Okonkwo Caught cheating (Photo)

Actor kenneth Okonkwo was caught red handed committing adultery with a married woman. The husband, who has been monitoring the two love birds screamed at gun point “I don’t just get it, you are married to a beautiful lady who is probably faithful to you, yet you cheat on her and worse still with my […]

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Igbo Union Augsburg, Germany Ends The Year In Style (Photos)

It was a day to remember at Augsburg Igbo Union’s end of the year party. Igbo Unions from München, Ulm, Ingolstadt and others, came out in mass to support Augsburg branch. According to the lgbo Community Augsburg’s president and the President Nigerian German coalition for human development E.V. ,Engr. Oge Ozofor, Igbos should not relent […]

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Church of England appoints Nigerian first black bishop in 20 years

The Church of England has announced Nigeria’s Woyin Karowei Dorgu as the 13th bishop of Woolwich. Dorgu, the Church’s first black bishop in 20 years, will be consecrated at Southwark Cathedral on 17 March, 2017.  A statement from England’s Prime Minister Office said The Queen has approved the nomination of Dorgu to succeed the Right Reverend […]

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Trump attacks Bill Clinton

President-elect Donald Trump took on Bill Clinton Tuesday in a new tweet attack, after the former president questioned his intelligence. In an impromptu discussion at a book store in upstate New York earlier this month, Clinton said this when asked if he thought Trump was smart: “He doesn’t know much. One thing he does know […]

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IPOB warns Buhari against visit to Enugu on December 22, tags him ‘killer and persecutor’ of Igbo

The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Monday, warned President Muhammadu Buhari to ‘stay clear’ of the South-East. The President is slated to attend the opening session of the South-East Economic Summit in Enugu on Thursday. But IPOB, in a statement entitled, ‘Muhammadu Buhari must stay clear of Biafra land or have himself to blame for […]

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