Stop the bombings, Tompolo begs Avengers again

Former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, today, called on the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, yet again to halt the ongoing bombing of oil and gas installations in the Niger Delta region.

Tompolo, in a statement, Saturday, said: “I wish to once again write the members of the Niger Delta Avengers to embrace the Federal Government dialogue option as a way out of the brewing crisis in the Niger Delta region. As I have said before now, I do not know you and how to reach you except through the mass media, therefore it is high time you stopped the bombing and destruction of crude oil facilities in the Niger Delta region.”

Shuaibu Amodu Buried As Son Reveals Last Moments

Abdul-Aziz Amodu, who is  the eldest son of the late technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amodu Shuaibu, revealed his last moments with his father who passed on Saturday in Benin, Edo State.

The 26-year-old graduate from Igbinedion University, Okada, told journalists in Benin shortly after the burial of his late father that his last conversation with his father before the former Nigeria coach's death was on Friday morning, when they discussed plans for the National Youth Service Corps programme later this month.

FG to provide fresh financial relief for States

The conditional Budget Support Facility is to help the qualified states overcome their financial challenges.
 
The Federal Government has said plans are underway to provide financial relief to State Governments based on the states meeting a set of stringent fiscal conditions.

Witness Describes Scene Surrounding Christina Grimmie's Death: 'It Was Chaos Everywhere, I've Never Been So Scared'

A witness at the concert where Voice alum Christina Grimmie was shot on Friday night is speaking out about the tragic scene surrounding 22-year-old singer's death.

Karla Abel was in the lobby of The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida, on Friday night, where Grimmie was opening for the band Before You Exit.

Chris Brown Addresses arrest in Amsterdam over motorbikes

In two video clips shared via his Instagram page on Friday, June 10, 2016, the "Liquor" singer shared with his fans about the incident, while advising them to avoid driving motorbikes without license plates.

Chris Brown has taken to Instagram to explain the details of his run in and arrest by the police in Amsterdam over his motorbike escapade.

Eniola Aluko: ‘I won’t be paid the same as Wayne Rooney, because I’m not Wayne Rooney’

When the Chelsea and England star first played in the European Championships, she had to take an A-level the same day. As she joins the illustrious ranks of Woman’s Hour guest editors, she says her sport still has a long way to go
 

Two years ago, the BBC decided to hand control of what is perhaps its most beloved radio show to a series of inspiring women.

 Since 2014, the guest editors invited to take part in Woman’s Hour’s takeover week have included JK Rowling, Doreen Lawrence and Kim Cattrall. Next week, this prestigious line-up will be joined by a variety of stars from Angelina Jolie to Mary Berry.