ROCK BOUGHT HIS DAD A CAR AND SHARES A PATHETIC STORY OF HOW HIS FATHER WAS KICKED OUT OF HOME AT AGE 13

Actor and professional wrestler, Dwayne Johnsosn, AKA The Rock, has shared a sad story about all that his dad suffered at a very young age and how it has shaped his life. Read the touching story below;

MILITARY'S CAPTURE OF BOKO HARAMS ENCLAVE HAS VINDICATED ME- ALI MODU SHERIFF

Former Borno state governor and factional leader of PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said that the recent capture of Boko Haram's strongest enclave in Sambisa forest known as Ground Zero, by the Military, has vindicated him. Sheriff has in the past been accused of creating the sect group which has now become an international terrorist group. Speaking at a function in Benue state yesterday, Sheriff said..

NAFDAC ANNIHILATE FAKE AND EXPIRED DRUGS WORTH MILLIONS IN SOKOTO STATE (PHOTOS)

The National Agency for Drugs, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, December 29, in Sokoto State destroyed illegal, hard and expired drugs in Sokoto State worth millions of Naira.

Dr. Musa Umar, Director of Narcotics and Controlled Substances of the agency, who represented the acting Director-General of the agency, Mrs Yetunde Oni, led the destruction exercise at Dutsen Babari in Dange/Shuni local government area of the state. Some of the products were voluntarily submitted to the agency by various governmental and non-governmental organisation. 

DONALD TRUMP PRAISES PUTIN FOR DELAYING ANY RETALIATION AGAINST THE US AFTER PRES. OBAMA'S SANCTIONS

Russian president Vladimir Putin has decided not to retaliate against the US for expelling 35 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions on two of the country's intelligence agencies on Thursday. He made this statement after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the country planned to expel 35 U.S. diplomatic staff from Moscow and close two facilities used by the U.S. embassy in Russia.

The RIA news agency quoted Putin as saying that he would consider the actions of President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office next month, when deciding on further steps in Russia-U.S. relations. A move President-elect Trump approved.

RIHANNA UNFOLLOWS JENNIFER LOPEZ OVER HER DATING DRAKE

Rihanna is not too pleased that her ex, Drake and Jennifer Lopez are dating.

Rihanna unfollowed J.Lo during the holiday weekend after Jenny from the Block obviously went against girl code and romanced Rihanna's one-time boyfriend, Drake.

The 30-year-old rapper and J.Lo, 47, sparked relationship speculation earlier this month when Drizzy
attended two of J.Lo's Las Vegas concerts back-to-back, and hosted an exclusive gathering that Jennifer went to.

GOOD CITIZENS: PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED MEN SWEEP ABUJA PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE (PHOTOS)

These two young physically challenged brilliant minds keep motivating me every morning to do something for Nigeria

And I sometimes wonder what motivates them to sweep the Lugbe Federal Housing (Abuja, Nigeria) pedestrian bridge that is being messed up by able bodied men and women. 

This is a practical example of "What Can You Do For Nigeria?"

More photos below

MARK CLATTENBURG VOTED WORLD’S BEST REFEREE

Mark Clattenburg has been voted the Best Referee in the world at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.

The 41-year-old Premier League official, received the prize ahead of many top referees from every major league in Europe.

A POEM TITLED "DON’T DESERVE THEE" WRITTEN BY BRYCE

DON’T DESERVE THEE

I don’t deserve thee I think

I don’t deserve the asters;

With Sparkles of love from thee;

The Veins of love flowing like a stream

In cavalcade always heading to me

Overflowing love, over the brim

You serve to me,

an ingrate

I don’t deserve thee I think

I don’t have a glowing love

I don’t have deserve thy love

Mine’ll drown and sink

Yours can stand and wait

My stream is stagnant

My brim is yet to full

I don’t have as much as you do

for me for you

                                                                                   

                                                    

                                                                                         BRYCE PAUL MATTHIAS

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BOKO HARAM: WHITE MAN ARRESTED IN SAMBISA FOREST

The “white man” is a Boko Haram Specialist in repairing and unlocking armoured personnel vehicles and other fighting equipment. The mysterious white man captured by Nigerian soldiers during last week’s storming of Boko Haram’s headquarters in the Sambisa Forest. According to Daily Trust Nigeria, the White man is a Frenchman.

DESMOND ELLIOT SHARES BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS WITH HIS FAMILY

The actor and member, Lagos state house of Assembly, Desmond Elliot shared the beautiful photos of him having lunch with his family on his Instagram page. See another photo with his wife below.

KANYE WEST SHARES A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PHOTO WITH HIS FAMILY

He shared the photo and wrote: Happy Holidays

WHAT A TRAGEDY: WOMAN DIES ON HER FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, HUSBAND MOURNS HER

A heartbroken man, Kamal Effendi, took to social media to mourn his beautiful wife pictured above with him, who died Tuesday, Dec. 27th,  which was meant to be their first wedding anniversary. 

He wrote:

PHOTO: DELTA STATE GOVERNOR, IFEANYI OKOWA AND WIFE CELEBRATE 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and his wife, Dame Edith, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Tuesday December 27th. Happy Wedding Anniversary to them!

UNFPA DISTRIBUTES CONDOMS TO OVER 53,000 MALE AND FEMALE AT CALABAR CARNIVAL VILLAGE

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) through its Wise -up Cross River State campaign has so far distributed over 53,000 condoms at Calabar Christmas Village. Mr. Olamide Onifade, Head, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, UNFPA, Wise-up Cross River State, who disclosed this in Calabar on Sunday, said:

PHOTO: TRUCK BELONGING TO DANGOTE GROUP ALLEGEDLY CRUSHES 2ND REPUBLIC SENATOR TO DEATH

A second republic senator, Muktar Abdulkarim, was crushed to death by a truck allegedly belonging to Dangote Group Plc along the Kano-Zamfara expressway on Friday December 28th.

VISAGE MEDIA BOSS CHUKWUDI IWUCHUKWU CELEBRATES HIS BIRTHDAY TODAY (PHOTOS)

Nigerian Lawyer turned Technology entrepreneur and communication specialist  Barrister Chukwudi Iwuchukwu turns  31 years old today.

"PLEASE STOP THIS FACE PANEL BEATING" - GEORGINA ONUOHA ADVISE LADIES ON MAKEUP

The actress posted the above photo and advised ladies to minimize the way they makeup. Read what she wrote after the cut....

INCREDIBLE AS DRUG TRAFFICKERS EXCRETE 50 WRAPS OF COCAINE

Two drug trafficking suspects have been arrested with 1.2 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State, Punch reports

The detectives were said to have placed the duo on a close watch, during which Achebe excreted 45 wraps of cocaine while Nduwke expelled five wraps of the drug.

Two drug trafficking suspects have been arrested with 1.2 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State, Punch reports.

OGE OKOYE CELEBRATES SON BIRTHDAY TODAY (PHOTOS)

The actress took to her Instagram page to wish her son a happy birthday as he turns 10-years today.

''IF I WERE A MAN, I’D HAVE BEEN A LEGEND LONG TIME AGO'' - SERENA WILLIAMS

Serena Williams may not have achieved her goals in 2016, but her expectations is that she should be called a legend in the sport that brought her fame and fortune.

She reached three Grand Slam finals, but won only one in the follow-up to a year of such dominance and grace. Along the way, she lost her No 1 world ranking after 157 weeks, but she made up for that in a different, typically distinctive way. In an interview with ESPN’s “The Undefeated”, Serena said:

A FIGHT FOR MY COUNTRY: CHECK OUT NIGERIAN ARMY'S ATTIRE INSIDE SAMBISA FOREST (PHOTOS)

Thumbs up to our soldiers! More photos after the cut...

PAUL OKOYE AND FAMILY IN BEAUTIFUL FAMILY PHOTOS

The singer shared the family photos yesterday as they stepped out for Christmas. Another after the cut...

LIMBLESS NIGERIAN TEEN WHO LIVES IN A PLASTIC BOWL DIES

The 19-year-old Rahma Haruna, whose limb stopped developing when she was 6 months have died yesterday, 25th December.

The Kano state born has been living in a bowl all her life, which her family transport her around in.  Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar shared the news on Facebook...

MMM VIGIL: YOU MIGHT WANT TO ATTEND THIS VIGIL IF YOUR MONEY IS STUCK WITH MMM

Only in Nigeria!

WARRI BILLIONAIRE AYIRI EMAMI AND WIFE, ASBA, CELEBRATE 7TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami and his wife, Asba are celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary today, Dec. 26th.

The couple got married in a star studded wedding on 26th December, 2009 and are blessed with two kids.

FUNKE AKINDELE'S HUSBAND SURPRISED HER ON CHRISTMAS DAY (PHOTOS)

JJC Skillz arranged for lots of gifts to be brought to his wife at their new home at Amen Estate, Lagos. He covered her face and brought her down to unveil his morning Christmas surprise. See more photos and watch the video after the cut...

ENIOLA BADMUS SHOWS HER CREATIVITY AS SHE TURNS TO CHRISMAS TREE IN LOVELY PHOTOS

The actress creatively turned herself to a Christmas tree for her Christmas photos.

More after the cut....

TOYIN LAWANI, DAUGHTER & SON STUN IN CHRISTMAS PHOTOSHOOT

See more photos below..

TEENAGER WAS STRIPPED NAKED, BEATEN AND PARADED FOR STEALING CHICKENS (PHOTOS)

A young boy was caught stealing chickens yesterday in Ikorodu, Lagos.

The chicken was then hung on his neck, he was beaten, stripped naked and paraded. More photos after the cut...

PRE-WEDDING PHOTO: GROOM TURNS TO MECHANIC

THE JOY OF BEING A FATHER: BARACK OBAMA FEEDS DAUGHTER MALIA

This adorable moment between father and daughter was captured during the US president's annual vacation in Hawaii with his family.

Barack Obama had shared a cup of shaved ice with his daughter Malia. She's taking a year off before going to Harvard. Doesn't matter how powerful you are... 

NICE FAMILY: GOV. AJIMOBI'S DAUGHTER, JIBOLA & HUSBAND RELEASE CHRISTMAS FAMILY PHOTOS

Jibola, daughter of the Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, and her husband Ayokunle Ajayi, along with their cute twin boys, Demilade and Demilayo all in a wonderful photo.

FOOTBALLER, JOSEPH YOBO AND FAMILY RELEASE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PHOTOS

The Yobos have released their annual Christmas card and photos. What a Beautiful family. See more after the cut... 

THE POWER OF LOVE (PHOTO)

ADANMA OHAKIM-OKORAFOR AND HUSBAND WELCOME SECOND BABY IN A YEAR (PHOTO)

Adanma Ohakim-Okoroafor, daughter of ex Imo state governor Ikedi Ohakim and her husband, Dr Amaha have welcomed their second child, a baby boy. Her twin sister Adanna announced the joyful news on her Instagram page.

Adanma's new baby was born December 21st, 11 months after she had her first child, daughter Kaima on the 1st of January this same year. 

A POEM TITLED "A PINT OF HOPE TO THE DESTITUTE" BY BRYCE PAUL MATTHIAS

A PINT OF HOPE TO THE DESTITUTE

After so long, I feel sick

To me it’s an ordeal

For as long as they've known, they've felt sick

To them it’s no big deal.

After so long, I experience bankruptcy.

I feel like it’s all over

For as long as they've known, they've known no money

Yet, their hope is ever green

I've got to learn from them there’s something to learn from them

They’re called beggars, but they’re actually teachers.

                                                                                                BRYCE PAUL MATTHIAS

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EMEKA OFFOR SHOWS LOVE AS HE DISTRIBUTES BAG OF RICE AND CHICKEN EACH TO OVER 2000 WIDOWS (PHOTOS)

Sir Emeka Offor, the founder and sole sponsor of Sir Emeka Offor Foundation in Oraifite yesterday, gave out a bag of rice and a chicken each to over 2000 Widows to enable them have a smooth Christmas.

Guest of Honour was the First Lady of Imo State, Mrs. Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha. Widows were very elated for the Xmas gesture of their consistent benefactor, Sir Emeka Offor. More photos below.

WHAT A SHAME AS 52 YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS CAUGHT CHEATING ON HER HUSBAND

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PHOTOS: RELEASED CHIBOK GIRLS TRAVEL HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

It was an emotional scene in Yola, Adamawa State, on Thursday, as the recently released 21 Chibok girls stopped over, on their way home for Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The girls, released in October, were abducted alongside over 200 others in April 2014. They were escorted to Yola by operatives of the State Security Service, and the military.

The Adamawa State governor, Bindo Jibrilla, said the girls’ reunion with their families was an event many prayed for.

“For me, it is a rare opportunity to see you in Adamawa healthy and sound, we are grateful to almighty Allah and also commend the present administration for the efforts in fighting insurgency,” the governor said.

A POEM TITLED "LIGHT OF HOPE" BY BRYCE

LIGHT OF HOPE

The sun is innocent

The sun is young and knows no evil

Bring not to its awareness

Your hopelessness

Sunrise brings forth surprises

Pre-destination is forbidden

Predict not, make no guesses

What’ll be will be, not worth the burden

Sunlight brings forth good tidings;

To the believed

It’s young for determination

The yellow smile is alive

There’s good on the way

The beam falls to pave way

And let the eyes see

As quanta hangs in the air

To let the birds see

Light is hope

                                                                                   

      BRYCE PAUL MATTHIAS

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PHOTOS FROM THE FUNERAL OF FORMER MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, BOLA KUFORIJI-OLUBI

The funeral of Former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Bola Kuforiji-Olubi, held at the All Saints' Anglican Church, Yaba, Lagos yesterday December 22nd. In attendance were the Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, former Interim president Ernest Shonekan, former Chief of General Staff, General Oladipo Diya and former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel amongst others. See more photos after the cut.

BAUCHI STATE COMMISSIONER FOR BUDGET AND PLANNING RESIGNS FROM OFFICE, ACCUSES STATE GOVERNOR OF MARGINALIZATION

Bauch State Commissioner of Budget and planning, Shehu Barau Ningi, resigned from office yesterday December 22nd. In his resignation letter made public, Ningi cited absence of a good environment to properly function as well as marginalization by the state governor as some of the reasons for his resignation. See copies of his resignation letter after the cut.

UNILORIN LECTURER MAKES HISTORY AS "THE FIRST LECTURER HIPHOP ARTISTE IN AFRICA

The name "Theorist" could be new to you, especially in the field of music play but most definitely when it comes to ground-breaking events and achievements in the palace of academics,theorist ain't new in this feat.He loves engaging impossibility and application of research work to the real life situation.

ONE DEAD, SEVERAL INJURED AS TRUCK PLOUGHS INTO TRADERS IN IGANDO

One life was lost and several others sustained injuries after a truck owned by Pepsi veered off the road into the midst of a number of roadside traders. Properties and wares belonging to the market were also destroyed and the contents of the truck were not spared in the damage.

This sad incident occurred today, Friday, at Igando, Lagos state. May the soul of the departed rest in peace. More photos after the cut.

EBUKA OBI-UCHENDU RECOUNTS HOW HE WAS ALMOST KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT (PHOTO)

Media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu recounted how he was almost killed by a truck last year December 2015.

Today marks one year since it happened, so he took to Instagram to share the photos and also thank god for his life. Read his story after the cut....

WHAT A TRAGEDY AS THE BODIES OF 6 SIBLINGS POISONED TO DEATH IN ANAMBRA ARE TO BE BURIED

It was all tears at Ekwulumili, in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State on the 5th of November when six children of same parents who died of food poisoning were buried.

Following the delay in releasing the autopsy report, by the state police command barely six months after the mysterious death of the children, the elders of the community, might exhume the six dead bodies for more investigations to be carried out.

PAGEANT ORGANIZERS REACT AFTER THEY WERE BLASTED FOR THE CAR GIFT THEIR WINNER RECEIVED

A chaperon, Babaahmiteh two days ago took to his Instagram page to express displeasure over the car prize the winner of a pageant who was his model got. Read here if you missed.

Well, the organizers have reacted saying they started little and hope to be bigger. 

See after the cut...

HILARIOUS PHOTO: CUSTOMERS SIT ON THE GROUND, REFUSE TO LEAVE BANKING HALL

According to the report,the customers sat down at one of First Bank's branch and vow not to leave the banking hall until they were paid.

Who else noticed most banks try to avoid making major payments lately?

MAN NARRATES HOW HE WAS ROBBED BY SARS LAST NIGHT IN LAGOS

Instagram user, @kjvmusic took to his page to narrate how himself and his team were robbed by the 

Special Anti Robbery Squad, Lagos.

PHOTOS: NIGERIAN MAN DESTROYS THE BIBLE BECAUSE 'IT'S MADE BY THE DEVIL'

A Nigerian Facebook who says he's on a mission to free people from Christianity because it's from Satan did the unthinkable when he tore the Bible and shared pictures on Facebook.

Nwakalu publicly declared his hate for Christianity and the Bible in a series of rant.