I Will Develop Ekiti State If Fayose Wins- President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will ensure the development of Ekiti State if the people of the state vote in the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Mr. Ayo Fayose, Punch reports.

Jonathan spoke on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti after Fayose received the official flag from the national chairman, Alhaji Adamu Muazu.

Tonto Dikeh Releases New Photos On Birthday

Today, June 9th, 2014 is Tonto Dikeh’s birthday and she’s celebrating it with new photos. The photos were taken by Yomi Black.
Happy birthday to her!
More pictures after the cut.

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, is new Emir of Kano

The immediate past governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank, Lamido Sanusi, has been named the new emir of the powerful Kano emirate, to succeed late Ado Bayero who died on Friday.
Mr. Sanusi’s appointment was announced Sunday by the secretary to the Kano state government, Suleiman Bichi.

UNILAG students shut down campus in protest for hike in registration fee

There is a protest currently going on at the University of Lagos. Students are protesting UNILAG authority demanding that some students pay N20,000 for late editing or registration of Course Forms.

The students first converged at the University's Senate Building where they shouted slogans and sang protest songs, demanding that the school ends this form of exploitation today, while accusing their VC of corruption. They left the senate building and went on a rampage through all the faculties in UNILAG demanding their rights.

Beyonce's Date Night Dress Is Totally On Point

Need some date night outfit inspiration? Look no further than Beyonce.
Beyonce stepped out in a pink minidress and stiletto sandals for a date night with husband Jay Z in New York City on Wednesday, June 4. The 32-year-old looked lovely in the short, bright frock with her hair pulled back into a bun and neutral makeup.

Explosion Rocks Gombe Governor’s Residence

The private house of the Governor of Gombe State yesterday was bombed. The house which also serves as his official residence was bombed when a police Armored Personnel Carrier stationed in front of his house was targeted.

Two soldiers were killed in the bomb blast, and six were injured.

Rise In Fees: LASU Students Storm Fashola’s Office With Beds & Pots

After eight of LASU students who were involved in one of their protests on Tuesday were arraigned before an Ikeja chief magistrate’s court for alleged breach of public peace by Police, students in their hundreds yesterday around 3:00pm matched to the governor’s office and barricaded the entrance with two BRT buses and other vehicles they came with.

They danced, lay their beds on the floor and set up traditional cooking stove where they cooked beans for themselves and sang solidarity songs. Read more and see more pics after the cut...