'Messi Is A Beast, He Is The Best In The World' —Suarez Praises Messi After 6-0 Trashing Of Real Betis |PoliFocus

The Argentine was in inspirational form as Barcelona battered Real Betis 6-2 on Saturday, prompting his strike partner to reach for new accolades.

Luis Suarez lauded Lionel Messi as a "beast" and the "best in the world" after the pair combined to devastating effect in Barcelona's 6-2 hammering of Real Betis on Saturday.

Suicide Bomber Hits A Wedding In Turkey, Leaves 8 Dead, 60 Injured |PoliFocus

At least eight people have been killed in a ‘ISIS suicide bomb’ blast at a wedding in south east Turkey on Saturday.

Meet The Toddler Who Gained 82k Followers, Endorsement Deals & Modelling Contract In Two Weeks |PoliFocus

A toddler has become an internet sensation, notching up 82,000 Instagram followers, endorsement deals and a modelling contract in just two weeks.

Blythe Green, from Cambridge, now rakes in up to £150 for an hour-long photo shoot and represents 10 brands online.

SHAME: Crisis Brews As NFF 'Hijacks' $390,000 Dream Team Gift From Japanese Doctor |PoliFocus

A major confrontation capable of further embarrassing Nigeria at the 2016 Olympic Games appears to be brewing between members of the Dream Team VI and officials of Nigeria Football Federation over a cash gift from a Japanese doctor.

I & Four Others Brought Buhari Into Power —Olusegun Obasanjo |PoliFocus

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how he and  four other eminent Nigerians conspired against former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 presidential election.

EFCC Sets To Go After Rogue Lawyers Due To Frivolous Applications, Says EFCC Boss Magu |PoliFocus

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday warned lawyers who frustrate the fight against corruption through frivolous applications in court to desist.

We Re-arrested Man Who Named His Dog Buhari To Save His Life, To Be Arraigned On Monday —Police |PoliFocus

The Ogun State Police Command yesterday, said it had rearrested Mr. Joe Chinakwe, who named his pet dog Buhari, noting that the suspect would be arraigned in court on Monday.

It also stated that Chinakwe, who was earlier released a few days ago, was picked up again based on its belief that the suspect’s action was capable of provoking an ethnoreligious crisis.

Too Bad! Foreign Airlines Servicing Nigeria Now Operate From Ghana |PoliFocus

Some international airlines, which hitherto had their operational bases in Nigeria, have started relocating their offices to Accra, Ghana from where they come to pick passengers in Nigeria.

My Husband Gives Me 10 Naira Upkeep Allowance, Wife Tells Court |PoliFocus

An Ojaoba Panel of Sharia Court of Arbitration in Ibadan on Friday heard that a man, Abdulrasheed Yusuf, gives his wife, Sidikat, N10 per meal as upkeep allowance for family of six.

Sidikat had asked the court to dissolve her 18-year-old marriage to Yusuf for alleged infidelity and starvation.

See The Match Fixtures In Rio Football Final, EPL, La Liga, Serie A & Ligue 1 This Weekend |PoliFocus

Today the football matches in ongoing Rio Olympics will come to an end. The women’s football matches was completed yesterday as Germany clinch the gold by beating Sweden 2-1.

Checkout Usain Bolt's Groundbreaking Achievements In Olympics |PoliFocus

The Jamaican sprinter and world record fastest man, Usain Bolt is no doubt a legend when it comes to speed.

"I Knelt & Beg Him, Yet He Slaughtered My Daughter In My Presence" —Mother Of MTN Staff Murdered By Suitor Recounts Ordeal |PoliFocus

Photo: late Oluwatosin & her killer Ogundele

53-year-old Mrs. Christiana Ashinwo, whose daughter, 30-year-old Oluwatosin Ashinwo, an employee of MTN in Ilorin, Kwara State was brutally murdered by one of her suitors has narrated the painful details of what happened that day.

Now Official: Watford Complete Signing Of Roberto Pereyra From Juventus |PoliFocus

Watford have signed Roberto Pereyra from Juventus after agreeing a five-year contract with the midfielder.

See How Tattoo Damaged The Skin Of Actress Anita Joseph (Photos) |PoliFocus

Popular nollywood actress, Anita Joseph, a renowned fashion conscious individual, who had her tattoo years ago, for reasons best known to her, decided to get it off but unfortunately has given herself a serious skin problem that might take surgery to correct.

Suspect With Fake Currencies Escaped From Police As Search For Him Continues |PoliFocus

A manhunt has been launched by the Nigerian Police in Abuja for a Ghanaian identifed as Asiedu Ofei, and a Nigerian named Femi, reportedly notorious for producing fake currencies.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic & Paul Pogba Star As ManU Beat Saints 2-0 To Kick Off The PL Weekend |PoliFocus

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored in either half as Manchester United completed their second successive Premier League win of Jose Mourinho’s tenure with a 2-0 win over Southampton.

Ibrahimovic, on his home debut in the English top flight, struck with a 36th-minute header and a second-half penalty to ensure Mourinho’s first match in charge at Old Trafford resulted in victory.

FG To Allocate $180m More In Capital Spending —Kemi Adeosun |PoliFocus

The Federal Government is to allocate N60 billion ($180 million) more spending on capital projects as part of the 2016 budget and in addition to earlier releases, Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun said on Friday, as it tries to boost the economy.

New Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr Invites Mikel Obi, Victor osimhen, Others For Tanzanian Clash (Full List) |PoliFocus

New Technical adviser Gernot Rohr calls up Mikel Obi, Victor Osimhen and Troost Ekong for Tanzania clash (Full list)

The new technical adviser of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has called up 23 players for the 2017 African cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in Uyo on 3rd of September 2016.

Chelsea Will pay Big Money For The Right Player —Antonio Conte |PoliFocus

The Italian coach has previously complained about the "crazy" market Premier League clubs are shopping in but says the Blues could still splash out.

Antonio Conte has issued a firm response to criticism of Chelsea's lack of transfer activity by insisting the club is ready spend big on the right players.

ASUP Shelves Nationwide Strike As Federal Government Begins Negotiations |PoliFocus

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has withdrawn its notice directing members to begin a nationwide strike next Monday, on August 22.

The news were made public today by Abdullahi Yalwa, the ASUP coordinator Zone B, in Lokoja, Kogi state.

Goodnews: Power Generation Rises To 4,133 Megawatts |PoliFocus

Electricity generation in the country has risen to 4,133 megawatts.

Statistics from the Nigeria System Operator (NSO), an arm of the Transmission Company ofNigeria (TCN) showed that 4,133MW was the peak generation on Wednesday.

EPL WATCH: Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Brace Sinks Southampton |PoliFocus

A brace from Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic sinked Southampton, 2 goals to nil it ended!

39-year-old Suspected Gay Man Rapes 16-year-old Boy In Benue |PoliFocus

A 39-year-old Inalegwu (surname withheld) has been arrested by men of the Vigilanté group in Otukpo, Benue State for allegedly raping one 16 years old boy.

Apachor, as Inalegwu is fondly called, was until the incident a food vendor at Opaha Road in Otukpo, the headquarters of Idoma community.

Texas Sets To Execute Jeffrey Wood Who Didn't Kill Anyone |PoliFocus

Jeffrey Wood didn't kill anyone. Everybody, including the prosecuting attorney, agrees.

But unless a last-minute commutation is granted by Texas' governor, Wood will be executed by lethal injection on Wednesday night for his role in a deadly robbery 20 years ago.

Trending? Nigerian Woman Names Her Dog After 'Lai Mohammed' |PoliFocus

A Nigerian woman, Ada Ogbonna has said she named her dog after the current Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed.

At Last Rashidi Yekini's Mother Gets Help As Senate President Hires Maid, Nurse For Her |PoliFocus

The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has hired a maid and a nurse to take care of the late Rasheed Yekini’s mother, Alhaja Sikirat Yekini.

Saraki, represented by Alloy Chukwuemeka, the Director of Football, Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC, disclosed this on Friday in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the state.

Nigeria Airforce Expects 12 Attack Helicopter Gunships from Russia To Fight Militants, Boko Haram |PoliFocus

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Saddique Abubakar has said that there was urgent need to boost the capacity of Nigerian Air Force to meet its responsibilities.

Victoria Beckham Pictured Wearing Nothing But Her Underwear On A Family Night Out |PoliFocus

Wife of the former England international David Beckham, Victoria Beckham stepped out in a sexy lingerie dress as she enjoyed a slap up meal with her famous family.

FUNAAB Unrest: Police Arraign 50 Persons Over Violent Protest |PoliFocus

Fifty students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) were arraigned on Friday at a  magistrate court  sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, for arson and destruction of properties.

'For Me, It's Goodnight To PDP, No Going Back' —Ex-president Obasanjo |PoliFocus

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday bade the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) good night, saying he will not return to the party.

Budget Padding: Femi Gbajabiamila Submits Self To Police Interrogation |PoliFocus

Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila has announced his submission to the police for interrogation in the budget padding saga rocking the parliament.

Pastor Bakare Urges Nigerians To Be Patient With Buhari, Says ‘No Gain Without Pain’|PoliFocus

The General Overseer of the Later Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Friday told Nigerians to be patient with the current administration of President muhammadu Buhari, stressing that there is ‘no pain without gain’.

TV Presenter Charlie Webster On Dialysis After Contracting Malaria In Rio |PoliFocus

Former Sky Sports News presenter Charlie Webster is "conscious and stable" after being brought out of a medically-induced coma in Rio.

Shocking! Lagos Ranks World's Third World City To Live In |PoliFocus

A report released yesterday by The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Lagos as the third worst city to live, maintaining its position at the lowest rungs of the Global Liveability index.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Will Stay At Man United For Two Years —Mourinho |PoliFocus

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has said he has “no doubt” that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay at the club for two years.

Quote Of The Day: "Your Background Shouldn't Determine Your Fall Ground" |PoliFocus

Most adults still blame their ancestors for their mishaps but the reality is that though one cannot rule out their contributions to one's present status either directly or indirectly.

University of Ibadan To Admit 3,000 Of 29,000 UTME Candidates |PoliFocus

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Idowu Olayinka, yesterday, disclosed that only 3,000 of over 29,000 candidates who scored 200 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and chose the institution would be offered admission.

Story Story? Expect Millions Of Job For Our Youths Soon – President Buhari |PoliFocus

President Muhamadu Buhari saidon Thursday assured that his administration is working assiduously to create millions of jobs for teeming Nigerian jobless youths.

The president stated this on Thursday while speaking at a symposium by the Association of African Central Banks (AACB) symposium, titled ‘Unwinding unconventional monetary policies: implications for monetary policy and financial stability in Africa’.

EFCC Arrests 'Doctor' For N6.7m Love Scam |PoliFocus

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested one Chike Nnaemeka, alias Dr. Justified Isioma Nnaemeka Emerald, for conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of about N6.7million.

Man Bags Five Months Jail Term For Stealing Chicken In Abuja |PoliFocus

A Kado Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Thursday sentenced a 25-year-old man, Sunday Ogboji, to five months in prison for stealing a chicken worth N4, 000.

The Judge, Alhaji Mohammed Ado, however, gave Ogboji, a technician, an option of N6, 000 fine for the two-count charge of criminal trespass and theft and warned him to desist from crimes.

Pakistani Chief of Defence Staff Pledges Pakistan’s Support In Combating Terrorism In Nigeria |PoliFocus

The Chief of Defence staff of Pakistan,Lt. General Najib Ullah Khan HI (M) on Wednesday 17th August, 2016 paid a courtesy call on the Inspector General of PoliceAg. IGP Ibrahim K. Idris NPM,mni.

Nnamdi Kanu Writes British Government On Buhari’s Dictatorial Tendencies |PoliFocus

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Director of Radio Biafra has once again written to the British government alerting them of the extent at which President Muhammadu Buhari's Nigerian government is suffocating Justice just to get rid of him.

Portugal’s Goalie Eduardo Sets For Chelsea Transfer —Dinamo Zagreb Boss |PoliFocus

Portugal international goalkeeper Eduardo will join Chelsea next week, according to Dinamo Zagreb manager Zlatko Kranjcar.

Antonio Conte is in the market for a new backup goalkeeper after deciding not to re-sign Italian veteran Marco Amelia last summer, while youngster Jamal Blackman joined League Two side Wycombe Wanderers on loan to gain first-team experience earlier this week.

Aso Rock Clinic Runs Out Of Drugs Despite N3.87bn Allocation In 2016 Budget |PoliFocus

State House Medical Centre, which provides medical services to the Presidency and their families, aides, staff of the State House and otherentitled public servants, have run out of drugs and other essentials despite the N3.87 billion allocated to it in this year’s budget, the Punch reports.

Rapist Who Inserted Gun Into Woman’s Private Part & Killed Her In Anambra Arrested (PHOTO) |PoliFocus

Igboukwu vigilante men held a middle-aged man as he’s trying to run away with this bike which he stole somewhere in Ezihu, Igboukwu.

Shocking! Ruth Eze Attempts Suicide After Losing Her Fiancé To Another Actress |PoliFocus

Unable to bear a recent heartbreak, up and coming actress, Ruth Eze who has become a popular face in the Nollywood industry allegedly attempted suicide after she was jilted by her lover based in Abuja.

At Last World Fastest Runner Usain Bolt Reveals Secret Of His Success (Check It Out) |PoliFocus

The world record fastest man Usain Bolt has disclosed the in depth secret of his feats.

Army Releases 'Wanted' Journalists Ahmed Bolori & Aisha Wakili After Three Days |PoliFocus

The Nigeria army has granted administrative bail to Ahmed Bolori and Aisha Wakil, who were declared wanted for alleged links with Boko Haram.

PRNigeria, a media agency which circulates security press releases, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

"I Won't Represent Nigeria Again" —Nigeria's Only Weightlifter At The Rio Olympics Declares |PoliFocus

Mariam Usman, a Commonwealth medalist, said she has lost the urge to represent Nigeria at international events.

She was the only weightlifterthat represented Nigeria in Rio, where she competed in the +75 category and amassed 265 kg.

Why I Visited With President Buhari Today —Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar |PoliFocus

Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar (retd.), on Thursday had a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.