Greek-Based Nigerian NBA star, Giannis Antetokounmpo cries tears of joy as he's named Most Valuable Player in NBA (Photos)

Greek-Based Nigerian NBA star, Giannis Antetokounmpo who plays for Milwaukee Bucks basketball team in the US was last night named the Most Valuable Player in NBA. 

The 24-year-old forward born in Greece to Nigerian migrant parents reduced to tears as he beat Paul Georgeof the Oklahoma City Thunder and James Harden of the Houston Rockets to win Most Valuable Player honors.

Antetokounmpo received 941 points and 78 first-place votes in the balloting ahead of Harden who finished second with 776 points and 23 first-place votes.

Graphic: Reno Omokri shares graphic video of a Nigerian soldier with his legs destroyed in battle with Boko Haram

Reno Omokri in a show of support and patriotism for Nigerian soldiers shared this very graphic video to show that they are 'not cowards'.

This video shows a soldier wriggling in pain after loosing his leg during an encounter with Boko Haram terrorists.

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WATCH this video of Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram terrorists. They are NOT displaying "insufficient commitment to a common national and military course". They are not COWARDS. They are HEROES! #NigerianSoldiersAreHeroes

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I just needed a child to call me mother, Jos baby thief confesses

Mrs. Leritshimwa Diyal, the 32-year-old woman, who has confessed to stealing a three-day-old baby in Plateau Specialist Hospital, jos has said that the desire to have a child, who would call her mother, pushed her into committing the crime.

Diyal, a student of College of Health Technology, Zawan, in Plateau, made the confession while speaking with newsmen when she was paraded by the Plateau Police Command on Thursday in jos.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the baby belonging to one Mrs. Mary Chukwuebuka of Zaramangada area of jos was stolenthree days after she put to bed at the Plateau Specialist Hospital.

When the matter was reported to the headquarters of the Plateau Police Command in jos, it immediately commenced investigation which led to the arrest of the suspect.

NAN also recalls that Diyal, before her arrest, had claimed that she gave birth at a kidnappers’ den.

Man fatally stabs lady he picked up for the night in Jos (photos)

The Plateau state police command has arrested 33 year old Islamil Oladipo pictured above, for stabbing a prostitute to death.

While being paraded, the police said Oladipo picked up the lady in the night of May 31st with the hope of having sex with her. However, in the middle of the night, he stabbed her with a knife which led to her death.

In an interview with newsmen, Oladipo said he stabbed the lady in self defence.

''My name is Ismail Oladipo, I am 33 years old. I work with Moulds Nigeria limited, I live in Millionaires quarters. On 31st May 2019, I went to West of Mines to pick up a lady. She agreed to collect 3000 naira for the night. Around 11pm, she attempted to stab me with a knife. I don't know where she got the knife, I overpowered her and stabbed her to death in self defence. I am regretting my action right now and I beg her family to forgive me" he said

The police say he will be charged to court soon. 

Breaking: Petr Cech returns to Chelsea, appointed as technical and performance advisor

Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Petr Cech has made a surprising return to Chelsea as Technical and Performance Advisor.

The focus of the job will be to provide advice on all football and performance matters throughout the club as well as embed and facilitate strong links between our men’s and academy teams, ensuring that the various support departments are working together effectively.

Petr will be based at Cobham and will work closely with Chelsea Director Marina Granovskaia. His role will also align him with the men’s first team coaching and backroom staff, travelling with the team home and away with an emphasis on strategy and performance.

DaddyDuties: Trey Songz pictured with his newborn son, Noah

American R&B singer, Trey Songz shared this adorable photo of himself carrying his newborn son, Noah as they posed together for a photo.

On the 16th of May, the 34-year-old announced the arrival of his little boy on Instagram, and ever since then, the singer is yet to reveal the identity of the baby’s mother.

Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shows off his beautiful family during his Birthday outing (Photo)

Arsenal and Gabonese striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who turned 30 on Tuesday spent the special day with his partner, Alysha Behague and their two sons as they stepped out looking stylish for his birthday celebration.

Sharing this new photo of himself and his family posing together,  the former Dortmund star wrote: 'Thanks for all your birthday messages guys me and my family feel blessed.' 

Mele Kyari Biography, Profile, Age Of NNPC GMD - Politics -

PROFILE: Mele Kyari — PIB advocate, PENGASSAN comrade — takes charge at NNPC
by Oluseyi Awojulugbe




Mele Kyari was named group general manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari.

His appointment will take effect from July 8 when Maikanti Baru, the current GMD will retire.
Kyari comes on board as the 19th GMD of the national oil company.

Before his appointment as GMD, he was the group general manager, crude oil marketing division of the NNPC.


Trained Geologist

Born on January 8, 1965, in Maiduguri, Borno state, he attended Government Community Secondary School, Biu between 1977 and 1982.
He graduated from the University of Maiduguri in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology.

He had his National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) with the Directorate of Foods, Roads and Rural Infrastructure (DFRRI) between 1987 and 1988 as a well site geologist.