Pres. Buhari pictured with UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon

Pres. Buhari pictured with UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon

President Buhari today met UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York. He is pictured above with Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed. More photos after the cut.

US launches blistering attack on Russia, blames country for aid convoy attack & asks Russia to halt flights in Syria

The United states Secretary of State John Kerry launched a blistering attack on Russia for its actions in Syria, blaming Russia for the recent bombing of a UN aid convoy that killed 12 aid workers and destroyed 18 of 31 Syrian Red Crescent trucks carrying UN-provided food and has asked Russia to halt all flights in the region and also force Syria to halt all its airstrikes against terrorist groups.

Nigeria Police condemn in all its entity every element of torture in the conduct of police operations in this country - IGP

Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has reacted to the report by Amnesty International, which accused a special Nigerian police unit set up to combat crimes, of torturing detainees in its custody as a means of extracting confessions and lucrative bribes. (Read here)

Barcelona star Lionel Messi injured during Atletico clash, out for three weeks

Lionel Messi will not play competitive football for Barcelona for the next three weeks after getting a groin injury in the draw with La liga rival club Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. He went off on 59 minutes on Wednesday after a Diego Godin tackle.

The Argentina captain was forced to miss Argentina's World Cup 2018 qualifier against Venezuela earlier this month with a groin injury, but has played in all five La Liga games this season.

6 goals in 10 years, Mikel Obi says he wants to be the highest goalscorer in EPL this season

Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel wants to be the top scorer in the English Premier League this season. Yesterday marked the third year he scored his first goal in the EPL when he hit target in the 84th minute in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham.

The Nigeria captain took to his Twitter to reminisce about his maiden goal, tweeting :

Photos: What is wrong with these tyres on FRSC vehicle?

 A Facebook user shared these photos of a vehicle belonging to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and commented on the tyres.

"Just in, chai see FRSC tyres oo, when dem dey catch motorist for expired tires. Pls share till it gets to the comptroller"

Source: Otorho Holys

Photos: Mercy Aigbe's stunning look to City People Awards

Mercy Aigbe-Gentry will be hosting the 2016 City People awards holding in Lagos this evening. She looks lovely in this green and black dress by Luminee. More photos after the cut...

Paul Okoye is searching for this female Abuja Mechanic

She was featured on our blog recently. Anyone who knows her should please let her know and tag Paul Okoye.

Syrian refugee kills one and injures others with a machete on the street in Germany

At least one person is dead and two others are injured after a 21 year old machete-wielding Syrian refugee allegedly attacked passersby on a German street today. The man randomly attacked people near a kebab shop in the city of RReutlinge.
A woman was killed in the horrific attack, while at least two others suffered unspecified injuries, according to police and local media.