Explosion rocks Ghanaian gas station. Warning: Graphic photos

 

At least 6 people were burnt beyond recognition, 12 in critical condition after a gas explosion rocked the Louis Gas Station behind Ghana Intentional Trade Fair Centre at Labadi in Accra.

See how Eva Alordiah and fiance reacted to Wizkid's curve (Photos)

Rapper Eva Alordiah and fiance have reacted to Wizkid's curve/snub in a hilarious way by laughing it off.  They both shared videos of them laughing in a car.
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Horror in Zaria as policeman goes on rampage, kills colleague

A mobile policeman attached to Zenith Bank, Zaria, on Friday killed his colleague attached to the same bank following disagreement over monthly stipends being given them by the bank.

World's most wanted man Anis Amri is dead (photos)

Berlin truck terrorist Anis Amri, the man who ploughed a lorry into crowds of people enjoying a Christmas market in Berlin on Monday night, killing 12 and maiming dozens of others, is dead.

Final trial results confirm Ebola vaccine provides high protection against disease

An experimental Ebola vaccine was highly protective against the deadly virus in a major trial in Guinea, according to results published today in The Lancet. The vaccine is the first to prevent infection from one of the most lethal known pathogens, and the findings add weight to early trial results published last year.

The world's first solar panel road opens in France

France has opened what it claims to be the world’s first solar panel road, in a Normandy village.

A 1km (0.6-mile) route in the small village of Tourouvre-au-Perche covered with 2,800 sq m of electricity-generating panels, was inaugurated on Thursday by the ecology minister, Ségolène Royal.

COURT ORDERS ARREST OF KING OLUWO OF IWO IN OSUN STATE FOR ALLEGEDLY DOING YAHOO YAHOO INSIDE HIS PALACE

An Osun State Chief Magistrate Court has issued a warrant of arrest against a first class traditional ruler in the state, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi after he failed to show up in court to defend allegations against him.

#Headies2016 See Full List Of All The Winners From The Headies Awards 2016

The Winners list of 11th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards is finally Here .

The Headies awards 2016 went down earlier tonight, and we’ve got all the winners from the award ceremony. It’s been an interesting year in music, and Nigeria generally and it’s been reflected in the award ceremony.

TEKNO DISQUALIFIED FROM THE HEADIES 'NEXT RATED' NOMINEES

Tekno, had lambasted the organisers for including him in the “Next Rated” category. In an Instagram post made about a month ago, he said “Next rated after how many years! Let’s be honest pls”. Revered video producer, Clarence Peters, had also criticised the awards. Clarence Peters poured his heart out on Instagram, saying “In a year that these men gave us some of the most amazing visual interpretations mainly Darey’s

“Pray for me” by @mexemania & Kiss Daniel’s “Jombo” by @ajefilmswork works, respectfully, it breaks my heart that The Headies don’t deem it fit to recognize their outstanding work. “To my brothers: from Dir Q, to @adasacookey to Frizzle&Bizzle, from Gambit to LA, from Matt Max to Avalon to TOSIN IGHO, SESAN to MOE to MEJI etc …. We know what we put in. “Awards don’t define us, WE DEFINE POPULAR CULTURE not just in Nigeria, but across the continent, so I salute you all”. Prolific rapper, Yung6ix, described the award as being ‘Tribalistic”. Organizers of the awards, however, sent out a message to all aggrieved parties explaining why some artistes were not included this year,blaming their exclusion on non-submission of materials.

According to a document obtained by THE NETNG, the Headies disqualified Tekno for not meeting requisite conditions for the award. “Tekno has unfortunately not made himself available for any of the mandatory activities, hence the committee’s decision to effectively withdraw his nomination for this year”. The document also added that the decision was irrevocable and final. The headies have also released names of upcoming artistes who made it to the highly sought after “Rookie of the year” category with Mayorkun, Dice Ailes, Terry Apala, Mz. Kiss and Dremo competing for the award.

Warning (Graphic photos): Man set ablaze in Benue State for allegedly stealing motorcycle

An unidentified man was set ablaze last night beside Agro Mills, North Bank Makurdi, Benue State. The man reportedly stole a motorcycle that belonged to a motorcyclist popularly known as 'Okada'. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Nigeria Customs intercepts over 100 bags of plastic rice

Nigeria Customs Service has seized over 100 bags of plastic rice suspected to have smuggled from China. The agency advised Nigerians to be vigilant of the activities of smugglers at this yuletide season as all kinds of consumable are being smuggled into the country.

Former drug peddler graduates from university at age 67

Former drug dealer and ex-convict, David Norman, has graduated from Columbia University at 67 as the oldest student in his class. 

Army begins road construction inside Sambisa to ease operations

The Nigeria Army on Wednesday said it had commenced construction  of road network from Alagarno to Sambisa to ease troops operations in mopping up Boko Haram insurgents in the forest.

Are you an Agribusiness enthusiast? check out this incredible farming system called 'Rice-fish system'

This is simply the simultaneous cultivation of rice and culture of fish in the same pond. The relationship between the two is symbiotic, i.e. the fishes feed on insects harmful to rice whilst also adding to the soil nutrient with their droppings thereby, making sure there is no competition between plant and animal. The fishes may be stocked artificially or just from the natural aquatic environment.

Goodbye MMM? : Top guider Chuddy Ugorji throws end of year party (Photos)

MMM top guider Chuddy Ugorji threw a party in Lagos to mark the end of  the year.

Recall that he wrote to Nigerians that he is hoping MMM comes back healthier and stronger in 2017.

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FG declares December 26th & 27th 2016, Jan 2nd 2017 public holidays

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday December 26th, Tuesday December 27th, and Monday  January 2nd 2017 as Public Holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations respectively. 

The announcement is contained in a statement released by the Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau, today.

Photo: Police arrest member of gang who beheaded DSP Alkali in Rivers State

The police have arrested a member of gang that killed Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mohammed Alkali and his orderly in Omoku area of Rivers State.

THE HEADIES AWARDS 2016 COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES

With The Headies award set to hold tomorrow, 22nd of December 2016 at the Eko Hotel. The 11th edition tagged  ‘ Create, Think, Re-Create’ is set to be hosted by Falz and Adesua Etomi. Artists and fans alike are eager to know who wins what award in what category. Check out the nominees below.

Mark Zukerberg introduces Jarvis, his virtual home assistant

Facebook founder, Mark Zukerberg, on Tuesday, introduced Jarvis to the world. Jarvis is a home assistant with a difference – he isn’t human, but an app. This software was developed by the tech entrepreneur to meet a variety of needs around the house, from turning off the light, adjusting the room temperature to one that is favourable, preparing meals and even supplying Mark with a change of clothes.

James Ibori reportedly released from UK prison

According to reports, former governor of Delta state, James Onanefe Ibori has reportedly been released from prison in the United Kingdom. Tony Elumenor, a former aide to the ex-governor confirmed these report.