Diamond Platnumz takes a swipe at his critics, shows off his new home

Singer Diamond Platnumz took to his Instagram page to show off the new home he bought for himself, his partner Zari and their kids. Addressing his critics, he wrote:

"They are busy bragging them selves that they are Rich while their Kids staying in the Renting House... and now a person wich they are daily abusing and saying that he's broke & Poor Bought a House, so that their Kids can have a better life, as they always wish on Social Media..... Happy Birthday Mama tee i hope you like our new South African House....Can't wait for your Big weekend in Zanzibar tomorrow....I love you So much mama tee, we ndio Salome wa Moyo wangu pekee @zarithebosslady"

2 soldiers die as troops repel Boko Haram attack in Bindam

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole Task Force Battle Group and Multinational Joint Task Force presently harbouring in Abadam village dealt decisively with elements of Boko Haram that attempted to attack on their location. The attack which was launched by the terrorist group at about 6:30 am yesterday Thursday 22nd September 2016 and it lasted for about 2 hours.

During the fierce battle, the troops killed 15 of the insurgents, with many escaping with gunshot wounds. Sadly however 2 soldiers paid the supreme price in action while 4 others were wounded in action. The bodies of our late colleagues and the wounded have since been evacuated.

The gallant troops recovered weapons and ammunitions from the insurgents These includes, 1 Gun truck, 1 60mm Mortar tube, 7 60mm Mortar bomb, a General Purpose Machine (GPMG), 3 damaged AK 47 Rifle, 4 Bandoliers of Anti-Aircraft rounds of ammunition. The troops have continued mop up and clearance operations of the remnants of the terrorists. They have also intensified vigilance and high level of alertness

Diddy donates $1m to his Alma Mater, Howard University

Rap mogul and entrepreneur Diddy aka Sean Combs took to his Instagram to announce that he had donated the sum of $1million dollars to Howard University. Nice one.

Environmental sanitation to hold in Lagos tomorrow Sept 24th

The Lagos state monthly environmental sanitation exercise for the month of September is scheduled to hold statewide on Saturday, 24th of September, 2016 between the hours of 7am and 10am.

A statement from the State Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, states that in line with the State’s zero tolerance policy on violation of its environmental laws, and the on-going “Operation Clean Lagos” campaign, this month’s exercise will also involve advocacy visits to flood plain areas

Before & After: Toyin Aimakhu transformed with aging make-up

This was done by Special Effects makeup artist "Hakeemeffect", on popular Yoruba actress Toyin Aimakhu. More photos as you continue ...

Photos: Bimbo Akintola's stunning look to 93days movie viewing in Lagos

Top actress Bimbo Akintola stepped out in this outfit designed by British couture designer, Ade Bakare, for the movie viewing of 93days at Genesis Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos. Akintola played Dr Adadevoh in the movie. More photos after the cut...

Ex- governor of Adamawa State James Ngilari charged & remanded in EFCC custody

Former governor of Adamawa state, James Bala Ngilari has been charged and remanded in EFCC's custody. This was the ruling of Justice Nathan Musa of High Court of Adamawa state, which sat in Yola yesterday.

The EFCC had charged Ngilari for violation of procurement laws in the award of contract of one hundred and sixty-seven million naira to one El-Yadi Motors Limited for supply of twenty-five units of operational vehicles (Toyota Corolla).

The Commission had instituted a nineteen count-charge against Ngilari, his former secretary to the government, Ibrahim Andrew Welye and his former Commissioner of Finance and Budget, Sanda Jonathan Lamurde. EFCC accused them of conspiracy, lack of No objection Certificate, No competitive bidding and others in procurement process.

The three pleaded not guilty and their lawyers applied for bail on their behalf that the prosecution opposed. The court ruled that they should be remanded in custody while he adjourned until today for ruling on bail application.

French club Lyon say they rejected signing Emmanuel Adebayor because he boozed and smoked during negotiations

Free agent Emmanuel Adebayor, 32, has been looking for a new club this season after he was released by Crystal Palace in the summer. Top French club Lyon was interested in signing him but surprisingly negotiations didn't fall through at the last minute.

Adebayor blasted the French clubside amid reports the deal didn't fall through because he refused to pull out of the African cup of Nations. Now coach of Lyon, Bruno Genesio has revealed the real reasons why the deal failed, alleging that the player was smoking and taking alcohol when they met in Lyon to finalize contract negotiations and because of that he refused signing the player .

Genesio said

'We had a place in our squad for Manu, so I arranged to meet him for a coffee in Lyon. But, to my surprise, when he arrived he asked for a shot of whisky in his coffee. He also had a cigarette hanging out of his mouth. In short, the interview began badly. I had been ready to listen to him, as this was a guy who had played for Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid. But what followed confirmed my first impression that there was no room for him at our club.”

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Photos: Kidnapped Kaduna teacher released by abductors

The primary school teacher kidnapped in Zaria, Kaduna State has been released. Her brother shared the happy news this morning on Facebook.

"Alhamdulillah.... Fatima (binta) Umar is free at last. she was released last night by her abductors. we are really grateful for ur prayers, support and concern. Thanks a lot." he wrote.

The woman, Fatima Umar, a teacher at LEA Maiduguri Road, Kaduna, was kidnapped on September 19th, at her husband's house when the gunmen could not find money to steal.

According to an eyewitness, who spoke to Daily Trust, the incident happened around 2am. When the armed robbers searched the house and couldn't get any money, they attempted to kidnap a baby but Fatima, wife of a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, held back the child. They now took her with them

The kidnappers had contacted the family and demanded for N10 million ransom. It is not yet clear if they paid to have her released.