Photos: Football players sleep in front of Rivers Govt House over non Payment

More pic below..

Bukina Faso President resigns

The President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Campaore has resigned from office following yesterday's massive protest by people who were opposed to the elongation of his 27 years tenure. In a statement released today, Campaore said his seat was vacant and urged his pe

UNIBEN undergraduate in EFCC Custody over $12,000 internet scam

 
 EFCC press Release

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, October 30, 2014 arraigned an undergraduate of the University of Benin, Kenneth Rukewe Ebule before Justice E. F Ikponmwen of an Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin- City on a 6- count charge bordering on forgery, obtaining money by false pretence and possession of fraudulent documents.The accused person allegedly duped Sabine Albert, a German, of the sum of $12, 088, 75 through fraudulent claims.

Rukewe, 30, a final year student of Computer and Statistics at the University of Benin, was arrested by officials of a new generation bank on May 28, 2014 in Benin City and handed over to the EFCC for further investigation.

Coca-Cola Santa Claus dies at 86

 
Santa Claus used in a lot of Coca-Cola adverts has died. His name was John Moore and he was the famous "Father Christmas" who inspired Coca Cola’s character and appeared in many ads for the brand. He died recently at the age of 86 and is being buried today in Burgess Hill, Sussex,UK.

Photos: Explosion rocks Gombe Line motor park

There was an Explosion at the Gombe Line motor park in Gombe state around 9am this morning which has resulted in the death of at least 30 people. Eye witnesses say the bomb was planted by a man who came and dropped his bag in a Kano line bus and left. NEMA officials are said to be at the scene right now removing the dead bodies and taking the injured to the Gombe State Specialist Hospital. Hoping to get more info from the blast later. more pic below

Worst place i have Ever visited is Lagos - Lee Abbamonte

 
In an article titled 'Worst Places I've Ever Visited, From A Man Who Has Visited Everywhere', Yahoo Travel expert/writer Lee Abbamonte, ranked Lagos, Nigeria as the No. 1 worst city to visit on earth.

Above (right) is the picture he shared of Lagos and below is what he wrote about Lagos

Death penalty for Kano child bride

AFP's Aminu Abubakar writes that prosecutors at the High Court in Gezawa, have filed an amended complaint that charged the young girl with one count of murder over the killing. Lead prosecutor Lamido Abba Soron-Dinki said that if convicted, the charge is "punishable with death" and indicated the state would seek the maximum penalty.

Above is Sani Garba, holding a picture of his 14-year-old daughter-in-law, Wasila Tasi'u

Photo: As President Jonathan picks PDP Nomination form

President Jonathan picked  the PDP Presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination form today October 30th at the party's national headquarters in Abuja.Check below for more pic

Photo: British-Nigerian lady, died after a failed £2,000 butt enlargement surgery

British-Nigerian lady, Joy Williams who is 24yr old  has died after a failed £2,000 butt enlargement surgery in Bangkok, Thailand. The young lady's older brother, Anietie, who lives in Nigeria, said the family didn't even know she'd traveled to Thailand.

"We don't really know what went wrong, we only know what is in reports in the media." Anietie said

He also said that the family is making preparations to bring her body home. According to the Daily Mail, Joy, who relocated to the UK from Nigeria in 2007 and lives with her mother in Thamesmead, died on October 23rd after visiting a clinic called SP Clinic in Thailand which she had found on the internet.More below..

Photo: Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi at Aso Rock Villa earlier today

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi II, in company of members of The Kano Emirate visited President Jonathan at Aso Rock Villa earlier today October 30th.
The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was reportedly at the Villa to reconcile with President Jonathan after the rift between them following Sanusi's sack from office as CBN governor. More pic below

Photo: :Man declared wanted by EFCC

  EFCC press release

The public is hereby notified that Salisu Taiwo aka Olusola Enitan, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a case of Conspiracy, Obtaining Property and Money by False Pretences and Issuance of Dud Cheques. Taiwo under the pretext of renting a property, situated at Magodo GRA, Lagos, and purchasing items for its furnishing, issued cheques totaling N11, 398, 500.

But before the cheques could clear, he evacuated all the furniture and electrical appliances purchased by the property owner at his instance and sold them at give away prices at Alaba Market Lagos. 

Photos: Check out 9ice campaign brands as he set for 2015

Abolore Akande aka 9ice, who is going for House of Reps in Ogbomosho South/North and Orire Constituency Federal 1, branded buses and soft drinks to campaign in Ogbomosho. He also branded palm oil, palm wine and water to give to his supporters.  More pic below..

(NPF) have withdrawn the security detailof Tambuwal

The Nigerian Police Force have withdrawn the security detail of the Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal, who recently defected from the PDP to APC. In a statement released few minutes ago on their official website, the Police said they withdrew Tambuwal's security because his recent defection flouts the 1999 constitution. continue below...

Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke sister rescued from the hands of kidnapper's

Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke sister, Osiya Agama has been rescued by police in Port Harcourt eight days after she was kidnapped.

Mrs Agama was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on her way from an evening church on Tuesday October 21, at Leventis Bus-Stop along Port Harcourt-Aba Road, as she approached her car.

Man that was allegedly shot by police in Delta state has died

Some days ago, Moses Onianwa who is 25yr old, worked with Oshimili North LGA, and was allegedly shot by policemen attached to Ibusa Police Station in Delta State during last Saturday's Local Government Area elections unfortunately, he's passed. He died in the early hours of this morning October 30th at the FMC Hospital in Asaba.Friends of late Moses are now asking the Delta State Police Commissioner to look into the case of Christopher Obiechie, the other youth who is the owner of the Mercedes Benz C-class allegedly shot at by the police.

Meet the world's tallest teen - Guinness World Records

High School High: Broc's the world's tallest teen

Meet Broc Brown. At 7 ft 1.5 in (217.17 cm), Broc, from the city of Jackson, Michigan in the USA, holds the record for the tallest teenager and stars in our new 2015 60th Anniversary book.

FRSC To Ban Alcohol Sale In FCT Motor Parks

The FCT Sector Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC), on Wednesday, said the Command would enforce the ban on sale of alcohol at motor parks in the territory.

Ajenge said this in Abuja at the 2014 Ember Months sensitisation rally organised by the FCT Command of the FRSC.

She said the command was already working with transport unions at the parks and the police to ensure the relocation of sellers of alcohol from the parks as part of measures to ensure safety on the highways.

She added that “we totally condemn the sale of alcohol at the parks; in fact, we are already in partnership with unions at motor park on the need to relocate sellers.

“We are also working with the police to enforce the order in case they refuse to relocate after the time limit given to them.’’

After triplets’birth, family unable to pay hospital bill

 
A woman who just gave birth to triplets is being held at the hospital over her family's inability for N150k bill. Sun News reports below...

A couple with five children was recently blessed with a set of triplets. The couple, now with eight kids – five boys and three girls – never envisaged going that far in child bearing. But since circumstance had made it so, Mr. & Mrs. Ifeani Benjamin Amadu, from Ukpo in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, have no option but to accept their fate.Mrs. Amadu told our correspondent that three months into her pregnancy, she had gone for scan only to be told that she was carrying three babies in her womb, a revelation that threw her into fright. 

Photo: Tonto Dikeh damages 2 iPhone 6 in just 3 days

Tonto Dikeh took to instagram to air her frustration after damaging the screens of 2 iPhone 6 in the space of three days.
Three days ago, she posted the picture above with the caption "Screwed"..Looks like she immediately got a replacement and today, the same thing happened..

The phone goes for N180k now....More pic below

Boko Haram reportedly taken over army headquarters of the 234 battalion in Adamawa state

A report from Sahara Reporters, suspected members of Boko Haram entered Mubi town in Adamawa state today Oct. 29th and took over the army headquarters of the 234 battalion in the town.

The troops guarding the barracks reportedly initially exchanged fire with the sect men but fled after they realized they were outnumbered by the militants and their heavy firepower.

Pres. GEJ to pick up the PDP nomination form for 2015 presidential elections tomorrow

State House press releases

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will tomorrow, Thursday, October 30 pick up the PDP nomination form for the 2015 Presidential elections.

President Jonathan thanks all Nigerians, members of the PDP, friends, associates, and all groups who in sincere appreciation of the achievements of the administration in the last four years, have been urging him to seek a second term in office.

Photo: President GEJ and others receives the Falcons at the Villa

President Jonathan today October 29th received the 2014 African Female Football Champions, Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa

Zambia President dies at 77

President of Zambia, Michaal Sata has died at the age of 77. He died yesterday October 28th at the King Edward VII hospital in the United Kingdom after suffering from an undisclosed ailment.

Born July 6 1937, Mr Sata was elected Zambia's President in September 2011. He is survived by wife Christine and 20+ children. May his soul rest in peace, Amen

Dad sues US school after daughter is banned over Ebola Scare..

 
A Nigerian father (pictured above) has sued a school in the US, Connecticut elementary school, saying his 7-year-old daughter was discriminated against and banned from school for 21 days based on irrational fears of Ebola because she attended a wedding in Nigeria.

From Reuters

Stephen Opayemi filed the lawsuit in federal court in New Haven, Connecticut. He asked a judge to order the schools in Milford, Connecticut, to immediately permit his daughter to return to her third-grade class.

Photos: Ghanaian singer allegedly assaulted

She's a Ghanaian artist who was allegedly attacked by her manager. I went through her instagram, but she made no mention of the incident on her page so it's hard to say what really happened but according to reports from Ghana, the lady also known as Nancy was punched and headbutted by her manager following a disagreement over money.

This is really battle of Politics, Who do you think will come out top?

Actor Bob Manuel Udokwu and Tony One Week Muonagor are both contesting for Idemili North constituency in Anambra ‎State House of Assembly. Tony One Week is from Ugamuma village Obosi and is a member of APC while Bob Manuel Udokwu who is from Ogidi in the same state, is a member of APGA. The competition between them is going on strong.

Fraudsters gets 21 Years Jail Terms For N30m Scam

 EFCC Press Release

The Federal High Court Kano today October 28, 2014 convicted and sentenced the duo of Mohammed Adam Mansur and Mohammed Auwal to twenty one years imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to the 3-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
The convicts were arraigned by the Commission on July 9, 2013 for conspiracy and attempt to defraud one Alhaji Auwal Ayagi under the pretext that they were agents to Visafone Communications Limited, (Zoo Road, Kano outlet) and that their company wanted to purchase land from the complainant at the cost of N30, 000,000. They demanded 10 percent commission which they asked the complainant to pay into their bank account.

Photo: Nollywood producer Elvis riding 2015 Range Rover when we are still in 2014

Elvis Chuks just acquired this Range Rover Supercharged. He said it's 2015 and he got it just this afternoon.
It's really cute to see this. 2015 is not yet on buh our celeb are already riding 2015

Photo: 19yr old, I'm ready to sexy different men in every city

19 year old Chinese girl, Ju Peng who lives in Shanghai, and is currently on tour of China, says she plans to have sex with different men in every city she visits - as a way of paying for her trip. She posted an ad on Chinese website Weibo saying she's looking for "temporary boyfriends" who must be "good looking, under 30, taller than 1.75 metres and, of course, rich".

Photo: Three in EFCC Custody for N93m Loan Scam

EFCC Press Release

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday October 27, 2014 arraigned the trio of Ibrahim Abubakar, Abubakar Maigaskiya and Bashir Musa before Justice Faruk Lawal of Kano State High Court on two separate charges bordering on conspiracy to obtain money by false pretence.

While the 1st accused, Ibrahim Abubakar was docked on a 13-count charge, the duo of Abubakar Maigaskiya and Bashir Musa were slammed with a 2-count charge.

The accused persons alongside three others currently at large were alleged to have sometime in June 2009 conspired among themselves and forged documents purportedly emanating from the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, for use in obtaining a N93million loan facility from a new generation bank.

Tambuwal Leave's PDP For APC

speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for main opposition, All Progressives Congress, APC.
The clearest indication he had joined the party came more than a week ago when he attended a meeting of the opposition party in Sokoto State.

Australian government ban all flights from West African countries

Today Australian government  announced a travel ban on all flights from West African countries, including Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Thankfully, Nigeria is not included.

Making the announcement, the Australia's Minister of Immigration, Scott Morrison said under the new travel ban, no new visas would be issued to intending travelers from these countries and that all temporary visas would be cancelled, this is all i a bid to stop the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.

16-year-old boy allegedly raping and murdering a two-year-old boy in Soweto

A boy who is 16-year-old has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering a two-year-old boy in Soweto on Sea, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape police said.

“On Sunday at noon a two-year-old boy was playing with other children at Songololo Street, Soweto on Sea, Port Elizabeth,” said Warrant Officer Dumile Gwavu.

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper's number one jersey to be retired

In commemoration of Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, Orlando Pirates chairperson Irvin Khoza has announced the goalkeeper’s number one jersey at the club will be retired.

“I don’t think anyone can replace Senzo and his jersey will never be worn by anyone else again,” Khoza said.

Meyiwa, the 27-year-old Pirates captain, was shot dead while visiting his girlfriend in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, on Sunday evening.

He is the second player to be honoured in this way. Former striker Lesley Manyathela’s number 22 Pirates shirt retired after he died in a car accident in 2003.

Photo: Charly Boy Suits Up

The area fada looks really cool in new photos he just shared.We are used to seeing him in jeans and leather outfits..Hard to believe he's 63..This is a good look

Photo: 9ice releases his official campaign posters

9ice is contesting for a seat at the House of Representatives in next year's general elections and he just released official campaign posters...

Abducted Girls: How "Boko Haram Raped, Beat Us"

Girls and women abducted by Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram have described their shocking life in captivity in a harrowing new report by Human Rights Watch that was published yesterday.

"'Those Terrible Weeks in Their Camp': Boko Haram Violence against Women and Girls in Northeast Nigeria," 47 witnesses and victims, including some of the 276 Chibok girls kidnapped in April described forced marriages and, if they were Christian, orders to convert to Islam or be executed. 

A 15-year-old girl who was held in a Boko Haram camp for four weeks in 2013 spoke of how she was forced to marry a militant more than twice her age:

“After we were declared married I was ordered to live in his cave but I always managed
to avoid him. He soon began to threaten me with a knife to have sex with him, and when I still refused he brought out his gun, warning that he would kill me if I shouted. Then he began to rape me every night. He was a huge man in his mid-30s and I had never had sex before. It was very painful and I cried bitterly because I was bleeding afterwards.”

Photo: Nigerian Police Officer goes blind after assualt by Naval Rating

A Police officer who served in the Nigeria Police Force for about 30 years has been rendered blind by a naval rating. The plan of ASP Emmanuel Mbilla(before/after above)was to retire in 2018 after which he would set up his own private security firm.
However, Emmanuel’s dream was cut short on February 22, 2014 after a life-changing encounter with a naval rating, Warrant officer Unaji Enejor, in the Kirikiri area of Lagos State.

Punch reports that the 50-year-old victim was attacked in the eye by the naval rating, causing him to lose his sight completely.It was learnt that prior to the attack, Emmanuel’s left eye had already been damaged by Glaucoma.

Photo: Femi Otedola Covers Africa Forbes Magazine

Femi Otedola, who became at least $398 million richer between March 3 and June 2 this year, is on the cover of Forbes Africa November issue.Really looks good

The bullet thatkilled my son's life also killed a part of me - Orlando Pirates goalkeeper's father

Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa’s father says the bullet that took his son’s life also killed a part of him.

A visibly upset Sam Meyiwa today told reporters outside his house in Umlazi in Durban that he wanted the men who had killed his son arrested as soon as possible.

“They [the police] must make sure they get these people who killed my son. I want them in jail. I want them in custody. I want to talk to them and ask them why they killed my son. It’s like they killed myself.”

Standing upright and biting his lips, Meyiwa said his son had been expected to return home this past weekend, but had changed his plans.

Patience Jonathan responds to Gov. Amaechi Rotimi's claims

Last week River State governor Rotimi Amaechi while at the joint graduation of the students of the University of Ibadan and pioneer graduates of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education said that his problem with the First lady of Nigeria Patience Jonathan all started after he refuse to give her shares of River State money

28- year-old man sentenced to 6 days of community service for stealing a large pot of soup.

A Somolu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Monday sentenced a 28- year-old man, Abiodun Ojedokun, to six days of community service for stealing a large pot of soup.
The Magistrate, Bola Osunsanmi, sentenced the convict to 48 hours of community service for each of the three-count charge, after he had pleaded guilty to them.
“Based on the facts of this case before this court, the confirmed report and your plea of leniency, I hereby sentence you to 48 hours community service on each of the counts of the charge,” Osunsanmi said.
The convict, arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy, burglary and stealing, pleaded guilty to all the charges preferred against him.