It Will Be Difficult To Deliver On Some Election Promises —Buhari Confesses |PoliFocus

President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that it is difficult to fulfil all his electoral promises due to the poor state of the economy he inherited which has made the task of running the making particularly difficult.

Calling Governor 'Your Excellency' Is Illegal —Rauf Aregbesola |PoliFocus

The Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has argued that the prefix “Your Excellency” attached to the names of state governors in Nigeria is illegal.

According to Information Nigeria, the governor gave three reasons at the ongoing Guild of Editors Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

"If You Believe That I'm Back In PDP, You Can Believe Anybody Who Tells You That Your Mother Is Not A Woman" —Obasanjo |PoliFocus

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR 

• debunks alleged return to PDP 

Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described as mischievous a story, which has gone viral on the social media of his purported return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

"I Masturbate At Least Once A Day" —Amber Rose Declares |PoliFocus

American screen diva, Amber Rose has revealed she masturbates at least once a day, has never used sex toys and never has casual sex.

Kelechi Nwakali's Academy Rakes 2.5m From Arsenal Move |PoliFocus

Diamond Academy of Umuahia has hit a jackpot by netting a total of 2.5 million pounds following the transfer of Nigeria youngster Kelechi Nwakali to Premier League club Arsenal.

Why Nigeria Logo Is Not On Olympic Jersey —NFF Explains

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s logo,was conspicuously missing on the jerseys ofthe Dream Team VI, as stipulated by the rules of the International Olympic Committee(IOC).

Samson Siasia’s boys debuted the new all-green kits during their 5-4 win over Japan on Friday in Manaus.

SaharaReporters' Publisher, Sowore, Denies Controversial Chat With Jibrin |PoliFocus

SaharaReporters’ publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday denied having any conversation with the embattled former chairman of House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumini Jibrin.

Christopher Biggins Removed From Big Brother Over 'Offensive Remarks' |PoliFocus

The 67-year-old entertainer was the first contestant to leave the reality TV show on Friday after apparently making a number of offensive comments.

But a statement from Channel 5 did not address the nature of the comments, and host Emma Willis confirmed during the show on Friday that details surrounding his eviction will be revealed on Saturday.

Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan Seeks To End PDP Crisis |PoliFocus

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he needs to do more to reconcile aggrieved members of the party and bring the two factions in it together.

He said though he had been doing it silently without themedia knowledge, he nevertheless promised to be more committed to get the warring factions to sheathe their swords.

Intel Recalls Smartwatches That Can Burn One's Skin |PoliFocus

Intel is recalling its Basis Peak smartwatches because they can overheat and burn you.The watch's heat can "result in burns or blisters on the skin surface," said Josh Walden, senior vice president and general manager of Intel New Technology Group,in a statement.

Martino's Tactics To Blame For Messi Struggles, Claims Edgardo Bauza |PoliFocus

New Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza has pointed to tactical deficiencies under his predecessor Gerardo Martino as the reason for Lionel Messi's struggles at the Copa America.

Woman Gives Birth To Quadruplets At Redemption Camp |PoliFocus

A woman has delivered a set of quadruplets at the ongoing 64th annual convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God holding at the Redemption Camp, kilometre 46, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State.

David Moyes Makes First Signing, Signs Papy Djilobodji For £8m From Chelsea |PoliFocus

Sunderland have signed defender Papy Djilobodji from Chelsea for £8m.

According to BBC, the 27-year-old Senegal international becomes new manager David Moyes' first signing, agreeing a four-year-deal at the Stadium of Light.

James Milner Announces England Retirement

Liverpool midfielder James Milner has retired from international duty after winning 61 England caps.Milner gained 61 caps for England and scored one goal after initially being handed his debut by Fabio Capello in August 2009 at 23 years old.

The Liverpool vice-captain racked up three World Cup appearances for the Three Lions and featured five times at the European Championships, though featuredmore heavily in tournament qualification and his one international goal came against Moldova in a World Cup qualifier in 2012.

Dogara Meets Buhari, Says Padding Is Not An Offence |PoliFocus

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, and the embattled speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara,  on Friday, August 5, 2016 met behind closed doors.

Dogara is currently in the eye of the storm following allegations by a former chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, that he (Dogara), and 12 other House members, padded the 2016 Budget.

Obasanjo Makes A Surprise Appearance At PDP Convention Committee Inauguration |PoliFocus

Eighteen months after he voluntarily withdrew his membership of the People Democratic Party (PDP) and presided over the tearing of his party membership card by his ward leader in Ogun State, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, may be finding his way back to the party through which he presided for eight years as President of Nigerria.

PDP Kicks Raymond Dokpesi, Uche Secondus Out Of Chairmanship Race, Zones Position To S/W |PoliFocus

The desire of media mogul, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, to lead the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to have been truncated by leaders of the party from the three geo-political zones in the south –Southwest, Southeast and Southsouth.

Unbelievable! 26-year-old Man Masturbates Himself To Death In His Room |PoliFocus

File photo used only for illustrative purpose

A man who is obviously obsessed with masturbation has gotten himself killed while pleasuring himself.

Christopher Harrold, a 26-year-old student has died while masturbating.An inquest into the matter heard that he died while performing an extreme solo s*x act in his bedroom.

Budget Padding Allegation: 'Please Save Me', Speaker Dogara Begs Buhari |PoliFocus

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara 

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara will reportedly meet with President Muhammadu Buhari over the ongoing budget padding scandal.

According to Premium Times, Dogara is expectedto meet with the president by 4.30pm on Friday, August 5, as part of his (Buhari’s) schedule for the day at the instance of the Speaker.

Ondo Guber: Jimoh Ibrahim Secures Nomination Form From Ali Modu Sheriff-led PDP |PoliFocus

Ondo state politician and media owner, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, yesterday purchased the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination forms to vie for the for the governorship seat of his state, under the national leadership of Sen Ali Modu Sheriff.

Chinese Investment Group Acquires West Bromwich Albion |PoliFocus

Outgoing chairman of West Bromwich Albion, Jeremy Peace

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has agreed a deal to sell the club to a Chinese investment group led by entrepreneur Guochuan Lai.

Former Blackburn chief executive John Williams will replace Peace, who has been chairman for 14 years.

Villareal Complete Signing Of Attacker Cristian Espinoza From Huracan |PoliFocus

Villarreal have signed attacker Cristian Espinoza from Huracan on a five-year contract.

The Yellow Submarine – fourth-placed finishers in La Liga last season – confirmed on Thursday they have landed the 21-year-old, who is set to represent Argentina at the Olympic Games in Rio.

Arms Deal: Court Grants Fayose’s Aide, Abiodun Agbele N500 Million Bail |PoliFocus

Abiodun Agbele, an aide to the governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has been granted bail in the sum of N500 million for alleged money laundering by the Federal High Court, Abuja.

According to TheTrent, the judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, who granted the bail on Thursday, August 4, 2016, ordered the applicant to produce two sureties in the sum of N250 million each.

Rio Football: Umar, Etebo On Target As Nigeria Defeats Japan In Ongoing Rio Olympics |PoliFocus

Despite being in the international media for the wrong reason of a serially-delayed flight that could have led to missing their opening match of the Rio 2016 Olympics, the Nigerian Dream Team VI put up a spirited display to defeat Japan 5-4 in Manaus Friday morning.

Nigeria went ahead in the seventh minute, after good work by Imoh Ezekiel on the right flank saw him carve out space to fire a left-footed shot that goalkeeper Masatoshi Kushibiki could only parry onto the path of an on rushing Sadiq Umar, who grabbed the gift colly before racing towards the byline to begin the Dream Team’s celebrations.

Rio Football: South Africa Held Brazil To A Goalless Draw |PoliFocus

Home advantage, a multi-million dollar strike force and a man advantage for almost half the match could not help Brazil to a winning start as South Africa held the home side to a 0-0 draw in their opening match at the Rio Olympics on Thursday.

APC Slams Fayose For Paying Workers One Month Salary After Collecting N90bn Allocation |PoliFocus

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose 

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has slammed Governor Ayodele Fayose for paying just one month salary to workers, out of seven months arrears, Toyin Aspire reports.

Rio 2016: PHOTO NEWS: Nigeria’s U-23 Team Arrives Brazil |PoliFocus

Members of Nigeria’s U-23 team have finally arrived Manaus, Brazil after the delay in Atlanta caused by payment for flight problems.

Boxer Turned Politician Manny Pacquiao Plans To Fight Jessie Vargas In November |PoliFocus

Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring later this year to fight World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Jessie Vargas, the Filipino boxing star’s manager said on Wednesday.

Ivanovic Challenges Leicester City To Surprise The BPL All Over Again |PoliFocus

Branislav Ivanovic has challenged Leicester City to repeat their staggering success of 2015-16 as Chelsea aim to reclaim their place among England's elite.

The Foxes finished an enormous 31 points above the former champions last season - the Blues languishing in 10th after a horrendous campaign -and 10 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal, as they pulled off one of the most shocking title triumphs in recent memory.

NUC Okays Law Degree Programme For Edwin Clark University |PoliFocus

The National University Commission (NUC) hasapproved the Law Degree Programme of the Edwin Clark University (ECU), Kiagbodo, Delta State.

Announcing the approval of the faculty of law to newsmen in Warri , the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Olagbemiro said the faculty of law of the university which has all the necessary facilities to take off was recently approved by the National University Commission (NUC) and the Council of Legal Education respectively.

Kogi Appeal Court Ruling: Gov. Bello Extends Olive Branch To Wada, Faleke |PoliFocus

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has appealed to his predecessor, retired Capt. Idris Wada and Mr Abiodun Faleke, to bury the hatchet and team up tomove the state forward.In a reaction to the judgment of Court of Appeal that dismissed the cases instituted against his emergence as the governor of the state, Bello made the plea on Thursday in Lokoja in an interview with newsmen.

Fashola Shocks Nigerians, Says He Never Promised Better Power Supply |PoliFocus

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has denied making promises of improved power supply.

The former governor of Lagos state this while speaking in an interview with Channels Television.

Benson Idahosa University Admission Lists For 2016/17 Session Out (Click To Check) |PoliFocus

Benson Idahosa University first and second admission lists for the 2016/2017 academic session are out.

Authorities of the Benson Idahosa University have released the first and second provisional admission lists containing the names of candidates admitted into their various undergraduate programmes for the 2016/2017 academic session.

2016 Hajj: Sell Dollars To Pilgrims At N197 Rate, CBN Orders Banks |PoliFocus

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Thursday, directed banks and authorised forex dealers to sell the Pilgrims Travelling Allowance, PTA, to intending pilgrims at a concessionary exchange rate of N197 to $1, Vanguard reports.

Nothing Would Beat Champions League Triumph —Buffon Boasts |PoliFocus

Having twice suffered defeat in the final, the Italian international admits that winning the elusive trophy with the Turin side would be "amazing".

Gianluigi Buffon admits that "nothing would be more beautiful" than to win the Champions League for the first time with Juventus.

Woman Sells Unborn Baby For N100,000 |PoliFocus

The Anambra State Police Command on Thursday paraded a 29-year old woman from Ebonyi state, Chidimma Favour Okorie, and two medical doctor accomplices for child trafficking.

The doctors were Emmanuel Tobechukwu and Cosmos Ugorji.Chidimma said she had sold two children since shewas introduced into the “business” by a woman she identified as an evangelist.

'Whoever Thinks My Husband Will Renounce Biafra Is Certifiably Insane' —Nnamdi Kanu's Wife |PoliFocus

Mrs Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has said her husband would not give up the fight on independence of Biafra.

Busted: TrueCaller App Reveals Sahara Reporters Publisher Is Working For Jibrin |PoliFocus

Like a popular saying that no lies goes undiscovered. The publisher of the online popular online media house 'Sahara Reporters' based in the New York, Omoyele Sawore has been caught in his bid to rubbish the leadership of the House of Representatives through Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin.

Shocking: Nigeria has over 350million illegal weapons – UN |PoliFocus

The United Nations (UN) has raised alarm over the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) in Nigeria with over 350 million and 70 per cent of estimated 500 million of such weapons said to be circulating in West Africa domiciled in the country.

The Director of United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC), Ms. Olatokunbo Ige, gave this startling statistics at the ongoing National Consultation on Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) in Abuja, organised by the Agency and Presidential Committee on Smalls Arms and Light Weapons (PRESCOM).

Fighting Poverty More Important Than Fighting Corruption, SDP Tells Buhari |PoliFocus

Dr. Olu Agunloye

Former Minister of Power and governorship aspirant on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Dr. Olu Agunloye, has said that the rate of poverty in the country today is alarming.

He therefore called on President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to shift its fight to the scourge and not only on corruption.

Cheques Can Now Be Paid Into Savings Accounts —CBN |PoliFocus

The Central Bank of Nigeria yesterday said cheques can now be paid into savings accounts. Before now, cheques were only paid into current accounts. In a circular signed by Director, Banking & Payments System Department, Dipo Fatokun and issued to all banks and financial institutions yesterday August 2nd, the apex bank said bank customers with savings account linked to their BVN can deposit a maximum of N2 million cheque per day.

Budget Padding: Speaker Dogara Opens Register For Vote Of Confidence, Says Abdulmumin Jibrin |PoliFocus

Former Chairman of the House of Representatives on Appropriations, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin has revealed that the Speaker Dogara in connivance with three others are planning to work on passing a Vote of Confidence on the Speaker in the wake of the allegations of Budget Padding.

FUNNY: Katsina Govt Buys 720 Goats For N102m To Empower Women |PoliFocus

Aminu Masari, Katsina State Governor 

The Katsina state government has disclosed that as part of it women empowerment initiatives, it has procured 720 goats for women in the state.

Popular South African Pastor Dies In 'Wilderness' Following 30 Days Fasting To Beat Jesus Christ's Record |PoliFocus

The pastor's corpse being carried away from the bush

A quick reminder not to dare God, after a popular South African pastor dies following 30 days fasting in a bid to break Jesus Christ's record.

In a determined bid to break the record set by Jesus Christ of Nazareth, a 44-year-old popular South African pastor, Alfred Ndlovu, has died of malnutrition following a dry fasting that lasted for 30 days.

STRANGE: Woman Jailed For Shooting 'Porn' Movie With A 14-year-old Son |PoliFocus

A paedo mum has been jailed after making home-made porn movies of her having s£x with her 14-year-old son.

The incest mother sent the clips of “full intercourse” to a cousin in Pakistan along with indecent photos of her three-year-old daughter.

Militants Flee Arepo, Regroup In Ondo |PoliFocus

There are indications that some insurgents, who are said to be behind the recent attacks on communities in Lagos and Ogun states have fled to Ondo State.

The militants have reportedly relocated to riverine communities in the Ilaje and Ese-Odo local governmentareas of the state.

North Korean Missile Lands In Japanese Waters For The First Time In Nearly 20 Years |PoliFocus

The US has warned it was ready to defend"ourselves and our allies" after North Korea launched a missile, which landed in Japanese waters for the first time in nearly 20 years.

Manchester City Complete Signing Of Leroy Sane From Schalke |PoliFocus

Manchester City have signed Germany international Leroy Sane from Schalke for an undisclosed fee.

Sane, 20, has been Pep Guardiola’s top attacking targetthis summer and the new City boss has finally secured him on a five-year deal.

No More Space In Mortuaries, Nobody Will Vote For You In 1019 —Fr. Mbaka Blasts Buhari |PoliFocus

Fiery Enugu cleric, the Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has come out hard on President Muhammadu Buhari accusing him of inflicting pains, suffering, and massive deaths on Nigerians.

US Election 2016: Donald Trump Hits Back At 'Disastrous' Obama |PoliFocus

Donald Trump has dismissed Barack Obama's time in the White House as a "disaster" after the US president said he was not fit to succeed him."

He's been weak, he's been ineffective,"Republican candidate Mr Trump said of Mr Obama in a Fox News interview on Tuesday.