We will convert 5 forests to herdsmen settlements in Kano State – Governor Ganduje

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has said its planning to convert five forests to grazing reserves for herdsmen in the state.

Ganduje said that his administration had inaugurated a technical committee on farm settlements for herdsmen in the state. He said further that the proposed settlement would assist in boosting socio-economic ventures in the state.  

New ministers set to be sworn-in by President Buhari today

The two-day Presidential Retreat hosted by President Buhari wrapped up with a charge from the president to the Ministers-designate to rise to the challenging responsibilities of ministerial office.  

A statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina in Abuja, said that the second and final day of the retreat kicked off with a presentation on Cabinet Processes and Procedures by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha.  

He said that this was followed by a presentation by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, on aligning government policies with the ideology, manifesto and campaign promises of the ruling party.

"Money exists only in the mind of the poor" Pastor Chris Oyakhilome speaks about wealth

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the founder and Senior Pastor of Christ Embassy churches, has sparked off a debate online with his comment on wealth, the rich and the poor.

While appearing on Benny Hinn's Ministriy's show last night, the clergyman who spoke on wealth, said

"Money does not make you rich. There is no such thing as money because money exists only in the mind of the poor. It's a way of the rich to control the poor." 

What's your take?

Wadume: Ibi residents kick against arrest of Taraba kidnap kingpin, say they’ll miss his ‘generosity’

The arrest of Hamisu Wadume, seems to have left a sour taste in the mouths of some residents of Ibi which is the hometown of the multi-millionaire kidnapper in Taraba state. 

The kidnapper whose escape was initially aided by some soldiers who ended up killing 3 police officers and a civilian, was re-arrested by the IGP Intelligence Response Team on Monday evening, at Lai Mai in Alo Holo area of Kano State.

However some residents of Ibi community have kicked against his arrest as they revealed they will greatly miss his generousity, including building a mosque for the people of his hometown. 

Davido reacts to report that he's on the list of top tax defaulters In Nigeria alongside Obasanjo, Omisore and others'

The Federal Inland Service (FIRS) on Monday August 19, published a list of 19,901 individuals and organisations, who default on tax payment in Nigeria. 

Owners of the 19,901 accounts including  Obasanjo Farms Nig. Ltd (Feedmill); Iyiola Omisore & Par; Citiroof Aluminium Co. Ltd; Coldstone Creamery Limited (Yaba); Davido Music Worldwide Ltd; and others were given 29 days to pay their taxes or see it get deducted from their bank accounts.

President Trump says 'Jews who vote for Democrat show great disloyalty'

President Donald Trump has said Jews who vote for Democrats are either ignorant or disloyal after two U.S. congresswomen were blocked from entering Israel because they support a boycott of the country over its treatment of Palestinians.

“Any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty,” Trump said on Tuesday during an Oval Office meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis.

Anthony Joshua speaks on people asking him to sack his trainer ahead of Andy Ruiz rematch

Anthony Joshua has blasted those calling for him to sack trainer Rob McCracken as “shallow and small-minded”.  

The British heavyweight star plans to regain the IBF, WBA and WBO belts he shockingly lost to Andy Ruiz Jr later this year with the rematch set for December 7 in Saudi Arabia.

Critics questioned whether AJ should continue working with his coach McCracken after his seventh-round TKO defeat to the Mexican in June at Madison Square Gardens. 

Juliet Ibrahim slams TV Presenter Akuko Perming for asking her to go back to her ex-husband

Juliet Ibrahim turned on her no-chill side as she dragged a TV Presenter, Miss Akuko Perming for asking her to go back to her ex-husband, Kwadwo Safo. 

Sharing a collage of Akuko's photo and a featherless chicken, the Ghanaian actress slammed the TV presenter for asking her to go back to her ex-husband and stop waiting for Mr Right even when he has moved on with the lady he impregnated while they were married. 

Maintaining that she is not a desperate woman that will lower her standards for anyone on earth, Juliet Ibrahim also took a swipe at TV Africa for tolerating such utterances from 'presenters who didn't research' before coming up on their show. 

She wrote; 

Photos: See the house Hamisu Wadume was hiding in before his arrest

Hamisu Wadume, the notorious kidnap kingpin, was hiding in this apartment in Kano state before his arrest by men of the Nigerian police on Monday August 19th.

Hamisu was initially arrested on August 6th but escaped after soldiers attacked the police officers who had him in custody and rescued him. In a confessional video posted online by the police yesterday, Hamids recounted how he was taken to the Nigerian Army headquarters, had his handcuffs removed and allowed to escape.

See more photos of the apartment below

Atiku’s petition is a mere waste of time - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) to dismiss the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar and the People's Democratic Party (PDP). 

The electoral body made the submission in its final address at the PEPT on Wednesday August 21. INEC’s lawyer, Yunus Usman (SAN) insisted that Atiku's petition was a mere waste of time as he and his party could not substantiate claims of the electoral commission having a server and transmitting results electronically. 

Happy birthday to Nollywood heavy weight, Kevin Ikeduba, We are wishing you more success.

The star is plus one today and we are wishing him all the best in his endevours. 

Kourtney Kardashian was seen as she went to lunch then shopping in West Hollywood.

The reality star wore a plain white tank top that she had tucked into a pair of tan high-waisted dress pants.The slacks had a flare bottom and were a bit long. Kourtney opted for a pair of brown high heels to work with the length of the hem.

Rita Dominic, looked ravishing as she self styled for South Africa NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY event last Friday.

The Nollywood star share the photo in her social media page with the caption

Self-styled for South Africa NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY event last Friday.
Makeup- @radiezbyeve
Photos- @shotbyernest
More on @stylewithritadominic and my #instastory. ❤️

Mercy Aigbe, ooze sophistication in new photo she shared with a caption.

I am Unique, I am magnificent, I do not pretend to be who I am not .......what you see is what you get!... I am down to earth, straight forward, no time for hypocrisy! Cos I don’t need people’s approval to be me!... I am unapologetically a Queen and wherever I Stand, I Stand Tall, I once fell apart, survived and still standing Proud and Tall 👊👊👊
2pcs Set from @mag_divas ❤️❤️
Quick face beat @classieglow ✨
Y’all stay winning 💋

Kim Kardashian needed to put on a brave face when she came across the pigs during her recent trip to the Caribbean

In her Instagram stories, the reality star, 38, admitted she was frightened of the pigs, who curiously approached the star as she waded into the crystal clear water.   The star wore a tiny pair of gold yellow bikini bottoms which accentuated her amazing physique, along with a protective rash guard.

She styled her hair back into two braids, and finished off the look with a pair of sleek shades. 

Angela Okorie, shared a fabulous photo as she thanks her fans for the love they showed her on her birthday.

The star celebrated her birthday on the 17th of august. checkout the heartfelt message she wrote below...... source...Instagram

I want to say a big thank you to everyone that took out time to call, text, post just to wish me a happy birthday! You all made my day! The love was overwhelming and I appreciate every one of you, 
I am truly blessed to Have you guys
May God continue to bless you all
Whether the Devil likes it or Not 
The Heaven and The Earth knew a Queen
Was born,

Madonna proved she was just a regular mom on Tuesday

Madonna was seen wearing a bold Versace ensemble as she stepped out of her rehearsal space. 

'Get on my back, get on my back,' she said, before repeating her request for a third time even louder. 

Joshua faces Andy Ruiz Jnr in Diriyah in December as he looks to win back the world heavyweight titles he lost in a surprise defeat in June.

Joshua is one of Britain's most marketable athletes, with firms including British Airways, Jaguar Land Rover, Lucozade and Under Armour associated with the 29-year-old.

When Sportsmail gave his major partners the opportunity to comment on the fight, only three 

responded — and none suggested their deals would be affected by his decision.

Land Rover stated they were proud of their association with global ambassador Joshua.

Ariana Grande wrapped up the London leg of her Sweetener tour on Tuesday evening at the 02 Arena as she paraded the stage in white PVC thigh-high boots.

The Break Free hitmaker stirred the audience into a frenzy as she wiggled and grinded with one of her male dancers as she belted out her hits in front of 20,000 concertgoers.At the beginning of the show, Ariana wowed in a tulle mini-skirt paired with a cut-out crop top underneath a netted jacket with ruffled shoulders.

As she worked up a sweat on stage, the star whipped the jacket off to expose her abs in her racy studded bralet.

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez strips down to her lingerie in stunning new campaign (Photos)

Georgina Rodriguez, the girlfriend of superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo looked all stunning as she stripped off for a new campaign with lingerie brand, Yamamay.

The 25-year-old Spanish beauty posed in an array of underwear and flaunted her enviably taut stomach and banging body.

Widow wins legal right to collect her dead husband's sperm after he took his own life but her reason behind it is heart-melting

A heartbroken Australian widow won legal right to collect her husband's sperm after he took his own life at 27.

The widow, Jermimah Moylan and her late husband, Sebastian Moylan who married in 2015, were planning on trying for a baby in 2020. She even had to visit doctors and a naturopath to make sure her body was ready before she could get pregnant. 

But on Wednesday, August 14, Sebastian who met his wife at school at 17 took his own life, an action which left Jermimah and their families in complete shock.

Sowore planned to violently topple government – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has said its investigation so far revealed that the “RevolutionNow” movement was a smokescreen for the actual intention of Omoyele Sowore and his allies “to topple the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

The DSS said it engaged in a painstaking investigation of Sowore’s activities in view of the quantum of evidence so far gathered and may return to court to seek an extension of the 45 days granted it by the Federal High Court, Abuja to detain him.    

Princess Shyngle busted after stealing Instagram user's body and passing it off as hers

Princess Shyngle was forced to delete Instagram user, Miss Lulu Simmons' "body" from her page after being publicly shamed by the model. 

The Gambian-born actress had shared the photo on Instagram though with the model's head 'missing'. She also dragged those she claimed blamed her after getting cheated on by her boyfriend in the Instagram post.

President Buhari approves the replacement of 5 heads of federal government agencies

President Buhari has approved replacements for heads of Federal Government agencies that were recently appointed as ministers.

Senator Basheer Garba Mohammed has been appointed Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons. He replaces Sadiya Umar Farouk.

Dr. Chioma Ejikeme has been appointed Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, replacing Sharon O. Ikeazor, while Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi is now Director General/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency.

Larry King files for divorce from 7th wife, Shawn King

Larry King is ending his marriage to his 7th wife Shawn Southwick King, after being together for 22 years. 

The  American television and radio host had reconciled with his estranged wife when she tried pulling the plug in April 2010, but initiated the divorce process himself in 2019. Larry King who has been married 7 times to 8 different women, tied the nuptial knots with Shawn in 1997. 

Their wedding took place in his hospital room while preparing to undergo surgery to clear a clogged blood vessel in his heart. The couple have two grown sons together, and they are said to be 19 and 20 years old.

Caption this new photo of Fashola, Keyamo and Oshiomhole

The photo was captured at the presidential retreat for Ministers-Designate in Abuja.

EFCC finally admits raid, but says they were attacked by Ambode’s hoodlums

The Economic  and Financial Crimes Commission has finally admitted raiding former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode's home after denying the report earlier. 

Though eyewitnesses said the anti-graft agency's operatives were stopped by residents of Epe (Ambode's hometown), the EFCC claimed they were attacked by Ambode's hoodlums in a statement released by its head of media and publicity Wilson Uwajuren. He further disclosed that three officers were injured in the attack, while the EFCC official vehicle was damaged. 

YouTuber PewDiePie marries social media star Marzia Bisognin in a stunning London ceremony (Photos)

PewDiePie, one of the world's top and richest vloggers has married his long-term girlfriend Marzia Bisogin in a stunning London ceremony.

The controversial Swedish vlogger, 29, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg and the Italian social media star, 26, who met eight years ago, tied the knot at the Temperate House and the Nash Conservatory in Kew Gardens on Monday, August 19.

AY and wife, Mabel react after follower said she looked unhappy on husband's birthday

Shortly after AY shared a video of his wife Mabel singing a birthday song to him as he celebrated his 48th birthday, the ace comedian was dragged into an exchange by a follower who alleged that she looked unhappy. 

Commenting on the video, the follower stated that Mabel looked unhappy when everyone else is celebrating her husband. She further asked her to put on a big smile for him. 

Why does she look so unhappy ,were celebrating here not otherwise.pls put on a big smile for AY the grand master of laughter.

My house was not raided by EFCC- Ambode’s ex-Chief of Staff, Olukunle Ojo speaks

Samuel Olukunle Ojo, the immediate past Chief of Staff to the former Governor of Lagos State, has debunked reports in circulation that his house in Epe was raided by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Ojo, in a statement by his Media aide, Cornelius Kayode, said the house raided in Epe did not belong to the former Chief of Staff because according to him "Mr Kunle Ojo does not have any personal house in Epe”.

Lagosians are in trouble - Former Governorship aspirant, Babatunde Gbadamosi reacts to Joe Igbokwe's confirmation as 'Special Adviser'

As Tweeted by Former Governorship aspirant, Babatunde Gbadamosi in reaction to Joe Igbokwe's confirmation as Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources.

Full List: Meet the new Commissioners and Special Advisers in Lagos State

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu has sworn-in thirty-eight new commissioners and special advisers.

He encouraged them to play their part towards the achievement of a greater Lagos and also expressed his gratitude towards Rt. Hon Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa and the entire Legislative arm for a swift screening and confirmation process.

Sanwo-Olu took the opportunity to reassure Lagosians of his goal which is to make Lagos one of the top sought after destinations to live, work and invest in. He further explained how his administration hoped to achieve the feat.

Eric Trump and wife Lara welcome baby girl

Donald Trump's grandchildren just increased by one as his son, Eric Trump and wife Lara welcomed their second child, a daughter 

Eric Trump and wife Lara Trump welcomed their second child on Monday. She's been named Carolina Dorothy.

Eric took to Twitter hours ago to announce the good news, writing: "@LaraLeaTrump and I are excited to welcome Carolina Dorothy Trump into the world. We love you already!"

Kim Kardashian shares adorable photos of children North, Saint and Psalm West

Reality star and proud mother of four, Kim Kardashian shared these adorable photos of three of her children North and Saint chilling at home with their younger brother, Psalm West.

See full photos below. 

Princess Shyngle fires back at those blaming her after her boyfriend cheated

Princess Shyngle addressed getting cheated on by her boyfriend and also slammed those blaming her for it in an Instagram post shared earlier today. 

Sharing a bikini photo in which she flaunted her "assets", the Gambian-born actress wondered why those taking the side of her cheating boyfriend never asked why Jay Z, Bill Clinton, Offset, Kevin Hart and many others cheated on their partners. Princess Shyngle dragged in the family of those blaming her for her boyfriend's cheating side in her rant. 

France's first lady Brigitte Macron, 66, is seen the first time since 'having three-hour cosmetic surgery in Paris' (Photos)

Brigitte Macron has been spotted for the first time since after reportedly having three-hour cosmetic 'facial rejuvenation' surgery at a private hospital last month.

The France's first lady, 66, looked fresh-faced as she stepped out with her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, 41, this week for a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Fort de Bregancon, a presidential residence in Bormes-Les-Mimosas, southern France.

Her outing comes after a three-week break, during which she reportedly recovered from the procedure. 

According to local media outlets, Brigitte was reportedly placed under general anaesthetic on July 16 before she underwent a three-hour cosmetic surgery operation at the private hospital in Paris before heading off on summer holiday.

Open Letter to DJ Cuppy: You need to wake up and stop focusing on negative comments

Journalist, Adeyinka Oluwamayowa has written an open letter to DJ Cuppy advising her to ignore negative comments and focus on the positive ones.

According to him, ' You need to wake up, don’t be too clouded by your emotions because the few negative comments are getting at you (real hard), instead, focus on those who love you and keep doing you'.

See the full post below...

Piers Morgan mocks 'eco-warrior' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Piers Morgan, who makes no secret his dislike for Meghan Markle, has gone on Twitter to mock the Duchess of Sussex and her husband as they are being criticized for making four private jet trips in 11 days despite advising people to take action on climate change.

Shortly after criticisms began pouring in for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after photos of them boarding a private jet emerged, the Good Morning Britain presenter, who has previously criticised the royal couple's private plane habit, took to Twitter to call out the couple.

Assault: Senator Elisha Abbo trial adjourned due to his health challenge

Senator Elisha Abbo's trial at the Zuba Chief Magistrates’ Court, in Abuja, was stalled today as he failed to appear in court. Abbo is standing trial for assaulting a nursing mother at a sex toy shop in Abuja sometime in May.

At the resumed hearing of the case today, his counsel, Adegbite Adeniyi, told the court that the Senator is ill and could not make it to court today.