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REVELATIONS: Sambo Dasuki and The High Thieves Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu once sat down for an interview with a newspaper reporter. The reporter, to break the ice, called the former Biafra secessionist leader, "Chief". Ojukwu repulsed the honorific designation – as though it was a slur. Ojukwu admonished the journalist to stick with, "Dim" because "Chief’" sounded like "Thief". Read More>>

Coach Sunday Oliseh calls up Ezekiel Bassey, Gbolahan Salami, 24 others for African Nations Championship Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has called 26 home based players for the training and preparation ahead of January's African Nations Championship (CHAN) to take place in Rwanda. The Super Eagles Team B have already been drawn into Group C of the competition alongside Niger Republic, Tunisia and Guinea with matches to be played at the Stade Regional Nyamirambo in Kigali, Rwanda. Read More>>

Death Claus: Norwegian newspaper forced to apologise after printing obituary for SANTA Santa Claus, famous for delivering presents to children on Christmas Day on a flying sleigh powered by reindeer, has died aged 226 - according to a Norwegian newspaper. Readers of Norway's Aftenposten were shocked to read an obituary for the man in red, which was published in the country's second-highest selling paper this week. The bizarre notice - which the publication claimed was published by accident - stated he had died at the tender age of 226. Read More>>

Revealed: How ISIS got most of their weapons from the countries now bombing Syria                 Britain, France, Russia and the United States provided most of the weapons being used by ISIS to carry out appalling war crimes, a new report claims. As the UK joins its allies in carrying out airstrikes in Syria, the Government has come in for renewed accusations of having sown the seeds of conflict itself. Read More>>

Brazilian model keeps to her promise to strip if Brazilian club wins cup (photos) This Brazilian model has taken her love for football to greater heights by keeping her promise last week to strip if her childhood club Palmeiras wins the Brazilian cup. Fortunately for the guys Palmeiras beat Santos last week in the cup final in a penalty shootout. More Pics>>

He actually predicted Kanye would name his son Saint This guy that goes by the name @KillRudy on Twitter predicted in June this year that Kanye would name his son Saint and he was right. Now, he wants some credit for a it and a pair of shoes...lol. His old tweets have gone viral and he trended all over the world yesterday.  See more tweets>>

Does This actually happen in Naija clubs ?

Goodluck Jonathan Lacked Experience To Be President – IBB Ex-head of state, Ibrahim Babangida, says “inexperience” rather than “incompetence” was the right word to describe former President Goodluck Jonathan who lost his re-election bid in March.  Read More>>

Eagles of Death Metal return to Paris to perform with U2 after Bataclan terror attack  Eagles Of Death Metal returned to Paris to perform for the first time since the November terror attacks in a defiant stand against terrorism. The American rockers bravely took to the stage alongside U2 on Monday night, who were headlining at the AccorHotels Arena. Read More>>

Donald Trump calls for 'complete ban' on Muslims entering US Donald Trump on Monday called for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States," an idea swiftly condemned by his rival candidates for president and other Republicans. The proposed ban would apply to immigrants and visitors alike, a sweeping prohibition affecting all adherents of Islam who want to come to the U.S. Read More>>

Cristiano Ronaldo reunited with Tsunami survivor Martunis who now plays for Sporting Lisbon Cristiano Ronaldo met the young Sporting Lisbon player after Saturday's game with Getafe and it seems the two are now close pals. The story behind the tsunami survivor turned Sporting graduate is simply incredible, and his progression in Portugal’s top flight has been followed with huge interest . Read more »

President Buhari Rejects Bill To Jail Social Media Users President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC won the 2015 election largely on the strength of the likes of my humble self cooljist.blogspot.com and a host of other social media influencers across the country. So how do you expect the same man to now support you to jail social media users? Those who hate the social media and free speech are those who always have something to hide. Anyway, the Presidency has issued a statement quoting President Buhari as dissociating himself totally and his administration from the media muzzle law being prepared by the Senate... Read More>>

APC Reacts To The Developments In Bayelsa Election Amidst increased tension in parts of Bayelsa State, the Independent National Electoral Commission has cancelled the governorship election in the volatile Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state. INEC subsequently declared the governorship poll inconclusive. The cancellation of the election in the area came barely three hours after a group, believed to be the supporters of the PDP protested outside the premises of the collation centre in Yenagoa. It was gathered that the group was aggrieved over an alleged attempt to rig the governorship election in Southern Ijaw LGA. Southern Ijaw has 120,827 voters, the highest in the eight council areas of the state. APC reacts... Read More>>

  Is Nick Cannon and Nicole Murphy dating? Mariah Carey's ex-husband, 35 year old Nick Cannon and Eddy Murphy's ex-wife, (also Michael Strahan's former fiance ) 47 year old Nicole Murphy were both spotted enjoying dinner together over the weekend in West Hollywood. Read more »

Billionaire daughter Temi Otedola attends Opera in Milan with her mum The beautiful wife and daughter of oil magnate, Femi Otedola, Nana and Temi looked stunning as they attended the opening night of the LA Scala Opera in Milan today. Nana wore an Alexander McQueen dress while Temi looked stunning in a Maison valentino gown, a Bottega ‎Veneta clutch and a Marni fur.  See more photos>>