Former VP, Atiku Abubakar Share His Thoughts On The Killing Of Shiites In Zaria & Kaduna

Death Toll Rises To 30, As Soldiers Reportedly Kill Three More Shiites Today In Zaria

According to a report on SaharaReporters, Nigerian troops this morning continued their onslaught against members of the Shiite Islamic sect in Zaria, Kaduna State, killing three and seriously wounding ten of them, according to sources within the embattled group. Two Shiite sources disclosed that Nigerian

Photo Of The Day: Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha Riding A Bicycle

It was reported that Osita Chidoka, the new Minster of Aviation brought back the bicycle debate to the front burner when he rode a Bicycle to National Assembly for his confirmation as a Minster. Typical of Nigerian Politicians, Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha perhaps copying from Osita's template and has decided to join the elites who are  Bicycle riders. What do you say of this picture?

Nigeria's Rita Ora Pays Tribute To Aaliyah As She Catchs A flight In T-shirt Dedicated To Late R&B Star

23-year-old singer, Rita Ora was making her way across New York’s JFK International Airport sporting a loose fitting T-shirt that paid homage to the late R&B star, Aaliyah who tragically died in 2002 when her plane crashed in The Bahamas following a video shoot. Rita matched her black top, emblazoned

"I Cry Myself To Sleep Every Night" - Kris Jenner Breaks Down In Tears As She Tells Kim Of Her Concerns For Depressed Rob

Kris Jenner breaks down into floods of tears on Sunday's episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. In a preview clip released on Friday, the 58-year-old mother and manager admits to Kim that she cries herself to sleep over her son Rob, 27, who is feeling depressed due to weight gain. Kim, however,

Nigerian Suicide Bomber Failed In mission To Blow Up Airliner Because He Wore Same Pair Of Underwear For 2Weeks

The notorious underwear bomber's plot in 2009 to blow up a plane on Christmas Day failed because the explosives became 'degraded' after he wore the same pair of underpants for two weeks, according to a U.S. official. Nigerian Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was on a suicide mission when he attempted to

Thinking Of Sleeping With Your Phone Under The Pillow? Girl Wakes To Find Her Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Burn Her Bed

It's becoming increasingly common for people in our ultra-connected society to sleep with their smartphones next to them or even under their pillows so nary an email or instant message will escape our attention. Texan Ariel Tolfree recently learned the consequences of doing just that. The 13-year-old girl was recently

End Times? River In China Mysteriously Turns Bloody Red Overnight

A waterway in eastern China has mysteriously turned a blood red colour. Residents in Zhejiang province said the river looked normal at 5 a.m. Beijing time on Thursday morning. Within an hour, the entire river turned crimson. Residents also said a strange smell wafted through the air. “The really weird thing is that

Smirking Australian Terrorist Poses With Human Heads In Sickening PHOTOS Posted Online

Like something out of the 18th century, the heads were left on show in a sickening display that aims to cause terror and fear. The photos were uploaded by terrorist Khaled Sharrouf, alongside disgusting tweets such as 'bucket full of heads any1 in aus want some organs please dont be shy to ask I would love to assist

Nigerian Woman Weighlifter Wins First Gold At The Commonwealth Games In Glasgow

Nigerian weightlifter, Chika Amalaha has given Nigeria its first gold at the Commonwealth Games which started in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday July 24th. Chika won the gold medal today after pulling a total of 196 points in snatch and clean and jerk in the 53kg class to beat her competitors from New Guinea & India who picked the silver & bronze medals. Congrats to her!

Black Day In Aba: 30 People That Attended A Tally Night Dead

Unconfirmed news making rounds on Facebook states that 30 People that attended a church tally night has been found dead...We'll be bringing you details as soon as we confirm this!

Alert!!! Emergency Numbers Alert For Cases Of Ebola Virus

The following phone numbers in the picture above has been provided as an emergency alert for possible cases of Ebola Virus.

Chelsea's Legendary Striker, Didier Drogba Returns To Stamford Bridge

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba announced on his Instagram page that he's back at Stamford Bridge.
With the signing of Spain's Diego Costa plus Fernando Torres and the returning Romelu Lukaku, How will Jose Mourinho cope with all these top strikers? 

Photo News: Popular Human Rights Lawyer, Bamidele Aturu, Laid To Eternal Rest

Human rights prominent attorney, Bamidele Aturu, who was killed by unknown assailants in Lagos on July 9th has been laid to eternal rest. He was buried yesterday July 25th in his country-home of Ogbagi Akoko, Ondo State. He is survived by his wife and 2 kids. May his gentle soul rest in peace. See more pics below:

12 Killed, Including 3 Sons Of Sheik Zakzaky, As Military Clash With Protesters In Zaria & Kaduna

Mahmud El-Zakzaky  

Nigerian Shiite Muslims have stated that 10 of their members were killed by the Nigerian military earlier yesterday as they staged a march in Zaria, Kaduna State to express sympathy with the plight of Palestinians in Gaza who are under constant bombardment by Israeli troops. The Shiites said a woman nursing a baby

Cristiano Ronaldo Set To Join Lil' Wayne's New Sports Management Company

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to become the first client of rapper Lil Wayne's new sports management company. The Real Madrid star will not be leaving his current management, but Lil Wayne's company will be responsible for Ronaldo in the United States. According to TMZ, they will handle: 'everything from

Suspected Kaduna Bomber Disguised As A Woman Arrested

In a statement released by the Nigerian Military on its website says it has arrested a man disguised as a woman who is suspected to be connected with the Wednesday 23rd bomb blast targeted at former Head of state, General Buhari in Kaduna. Read the statement below:

Liberian With Ebola-Like Symptoms Dies In Nigeria [Report]

A Liberian man hospitalized in Lagos with Ebola-like symptoms has died, an official said Friday, without confirming the virus was the cause of his death. The 40-year-old Monrovia resident arrived in Nigeria's mega-city on Sunday and was admitted to hospital after suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhoea.

Maplecroft Report: Nigeria Records More Deaths From Terrorism Than Somalia & Iraq

According to Maplecroft, a UK-based risk consultancy firm which released its report Thursday, Nigeria has the world’s highest casualty rate from terrorism related attacks, Nigeria ignobly surpassed terror-ridden countries like Somalia and Iraq, no thanks to the sporadic bombings of parts of the country by Boko Haram,

Real Madrid's Pepe Shows Off His New Coolio-Inspired Crazy Dreadlocks Ahead Of New Season

Real Madrid defender, Pepe has never been predictable, but it's not an unprovoked act of violence or his latest red card that has caused a shock this time. In a truly hair-raising act of individuality, the Portugal international has decided on a new haircut that comes straight from the rap artiste, Coolio school of style.

MUSIC: Harrysong - Kolombo [Download]

Five Star Music artiste, Harrysong a.k.a Mr. Songz releases a new single titled “Kolombo”. The new number sees serious African percussion from producer Amir accompanied by Harrysong’s impressive crooning and infectious lyrics.

There’s A Lot More To Explore: 7 Places She Wants You To Kiss Besides Her Lips

Her luscious lips are hard to resist, but she can get tired of make-out sessions. “Women like kissing because it is an emotionally intimate act,” says Jill Weber, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Having Sex, Wanting Intimacy. So if you want to get closer as a couple, get out of the habit of attacking her mouth

Cristiano Ronaldo Shows Off Matrix-Style Skills In New Hair Advert [PHOTOS]

Cristiano Ronaldo has never been one to shy away, so the Real Madrid talisman's latest video about his hair shouldn't come as too much of a shock - until he heads a giant ball made of dandruff. The forward avoids giant balls of dandruff matrix-style before using his head to blow one to smithereens. 'It's

NSCDC Parades Scammer Who Raked In N955m From Desperate Applicants

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Thursday paraded a job racketeer kingpin for defrauding desperate job seekers to the tune of N955 million. NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Okeh told journalists that Mr. Michael Ogun, 44, was arrested at his resident at New Nyanya, Abuja

A Case Of The Deadly Ebola Virus Discovered In Lagos [Report]

The Lagos state government has confirmed that there is a possibility of Ebola virus outbreak, which has claimed an estimated 632 lives across Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone since February.  Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Dr. Yewande Adeshina, special adviser to Governor Babatunde Fashola on

Nollywood Stars: Dayo Amusa, IK Ogbonna, Mercy Aigbe, Alex Ekubo & Iyabo Ojo Covers City People Magazine’s New Issue

City People Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine presents us with its double cover for August 2014, and it features Nollywood stars: Dayo Amusa, Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, IK Ogbonna, and Alex Ekubo. The actors taking Nollywood by storm, according to the magazine are IK Ogbonna and Alex Ekubo.

Chelsea Legend, Frank Lampard Unveiled At New York City FC As He Completes His 2-Year Switch To MLS

Chelsea Legend, Frank Lampard has completed his move to MLS side New York City FC after he was unveiled on Thursday. The 36-year-old left Chelsea at the end of last season after 13 seasons and a club record 211 goals. The midfielder becomes New York City FC's fourth player and second major summer

#eGistExclusive: Top Class Events & Concerts To Spice Up Your Weekend

The eGistonline team brings to you every Friday the most buzzed about events and concerts to be spotted with the loved ones, from Music, Fashion and Live Theatres. From Lagos, Portharcourt, Abuja, USA and London, we got you all covered to make sure you have the most fun-filled weekend. Checkout the top events below:

Singers, Dammy Krane & Di’Ja Stuns The Cover Of Tush Magazine’s July Issue

Tush Magazine has two must watch rising talents on its double cover for its July issue – Hyperteks's Dammy Krane and Mavin's Di’Ja. Themed “The Future is Now“, Dammy Krane spills all the details about his debut album “The Enterkraner“, while Di’Ja opens up about how she got recruited into Mavin

Awilo, Mode 9, Chidinma, Timaya, iLLBLiss, Oritse Femi & More At MTV #TheAscension Industry Nite For 2Face Idibia [PHOTOS]

Few days after the Moet & Chandon album party for 2Face Idibia, MTV Base has sponsored #TheAscension-themed Industry Nite for africa's R&B king, and it was a star-studded event with celebrities like Awilo Logomba, Moet Abebe of SoundCity, BOJ, Timaya, Konga, Yung L, Olisa

"We Cater For Human Parts To Politicians" - Two Suspects Nabbed In Ilorin

Two suspects dealing in human parts were paraded by the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State, Ambrose Aisabor, on Wednesday 23rd July 2014. The third man pictured above is said to be an accomplice.
Aisabor told reporters that the two suspects were arrested with a human head, leg and hand in Tabira village,

Nigerian Man Wins N11 Million Cash Prize Of The Holy Quran Award In Dubai

Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA) 18th session was held on Friday 18th July 2014, a Nigerian male contestant, Sulaiman Abdulkarim Isah won the top honour in the international Quran completion category of the award. The award comes with a prize money of AED250,000 – which is

BREAKING: Bomb Explosion Rocks Sabongari Area Of Kano

A bomb blast has been reported in the Sabongari area of Kano city, The explosive device was said to have been hidden in a bag close to the Eldorado cinema. The blast ripped through the city’s central motor park, a day after twin blasts killed over 40 people in neighbouring Kaduna.
The details of the Kano attack and the number of casualties are unclear. More details coming…

Official PHOTOS From 2Face Idibia’s Moet & Chandon Star-Studded #TheAscension Album Release Party

960 Music Group is proud to release the official photo’s from 2Face Idibia’s Moet & Chandon #TheAscension Album Party which was held on Saturday, 19th July 2014, at Escape, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event hosted by Moet & Chandon had lots of celebrity guests which includes:

PHOTOSPEAK: Sudanese 'Apostasy' Woman, Meriam Ibrahim Meets Pope Francis In Rome

Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and her family were met in Rome by Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, who said: "Today is a day of celebration." There was global condemnation when she was sentenced to hang for apostasy. Her father is Muslim so according to Sudan's version of Islamic law she is also Muslim and cannot convert.

Nicki Minaj's 'Anaconda' Cover Art Is The Sexiest Music Artwork Ever [18+ Photo]

Nicki Minaj lets her bare bumps hang out in the cover art for her new single "Anaconda." Squatting low in a cotton candy pink bra and G-string with a pair of royal blue Jordans, the barbie queen flaunting a different side of her that we probably have never seen before.

7 Exercises That Will Transform Your Body

Looking for some effective ways to transform your body? There are a few great exercises that will help you to reach your fitness goal. These exercises are easy but effective in strengthening your body along with burning unwanted calories. However, sticking to these exercises is not enough to transform your body, you

World Record! - Doctors Extract 232 Teeth from Mouth of 17-Year-Old Indian Boy

Doctors in India have extracted 232 teeth from a 17-year-old boy Ashik Gavai‘s mouth after a 7-hour operation. He was brought in with a swelling in his right jaw, the head of Mumbai’s JJ Hospital’s dental department, Dr Sunanda Dhiware tells the BBC. Ashik had been suffering for a year and 6 months, and

New Music: Dammy Krane - Amin + In Case of Incasity Ft. Davido [Download]

960 Music Group/Hypertek Digital presents two singles from Dammy Krane‘s anticipated debut album "The Enterkraner" they are “Amin” and “In Case of Incasity” featuring Davido. Amin is a slow tempo, prayerful song that leaves listeners hopeful for the future, while In Case of Incasity is a Club Banger. Download, enjoy and share below:

19-Year Old Daniel Adeyileka Is Nigeria's Youngest Pilot

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, reports that Daniel Adeyileka is the youngest pilot in Nigeria. He was born in 1995 in Newcastle, England, At 17, he proceeded to Delta Flight school in Texas, USA, where he obtained his Private Pilot License (PPL) and his International General Certificate of Secondary Education. He is currently a First Officer. See excerpts from his interview below:

Young Boy Kills Sugar Mummy And Abscond With Range Rover Car & Other Belongings

A businesswoman, identified as Lizzy, has been found dead at her apartment on the Odusanya Oduguwa Crescent, Green Estate, Amuwo Odofin Area of Lagos State..Punch Metro reports that the 39-year-old indigene of Anambra State was murdered in cold blood by her boyfriend who also carted away her money,

"They Plan To Kill Buhari For Military To Take Over" - Asari Dokubo Shares Opinion On Kaduna Explosion

Niger Delta Militant warlord, Asari Dokubo has taken to twitter to share his opinion on yesterday's bomb explosion and projected assassination of Gen. Buhari in Kaduna. He believes the ex Head of State was attacked to cause calamity in Nigeria to push the military to take over from President Jonathan...See tweets below: