Thursday, 18 April 2019

Puyol and Okocha Play An Unmissable Match in Uyo

Puyol and Okocha Play An Unmissable Match in Uyo

Former Champions League winner and legendary international footballer, Carles Puyol, who is in Nigeria as part of the UEFA Champions League Tour presented by Heineken®, played an Unmissable Match today as Captain of the Chairman team against a Shine Shine Bobo team led by Jay Jay Okocha at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo.
 
The game which lasted an hour, saw Puyol lead the Chairman team and Okocha the Shine Shine Bobo team, made up of ex-Nigerian internationals, current NPFL wavemakers, Akwa United players and select consumers. With fun moments like directions from coaches, the Finance Director, Nigerian Breweries, Plc, Rob Kleinjan and the Marketing Director, Nigerian

Instagram Model breaks the internet with semi-nude photos

Meet this hot IG model with jaw-dropping boobs causing a stir online? (Photos)

Shaun Necole, is a model from Florida, USA and she has been causing a stir on Instagram for always showcasing her jaw-dropping boobs for her followers.

See more photos after the cut...

19-year-old student burnt to death two weeks after she filed sexual harassment complaint against her headmaster

Photos: 19-year-old student burnt to death two weeks after she filed sexual harassment complaint against her headmaster

Nusrat Jahan Rafi was doused with kerosene and set on fire at her school in Bangladesh. Less than two weeks earlier, she had filed a sexual harassment complaint against her headmaster.
19-year-old Nusrat was from Feni, a small town 100 miles (160km) south of Dhaka and was studying at a madrassa, ( Islamic school)
On 27 March, she said the headmaster called her into his office and repeatedly touched her in an inappropriate manner. Before things could go any further she ran out.
According to BBC, Nusrat went to the police with the help of her family on the day the alleged abuse happened. At the local police station she gave a statement. She should have

17-man inauguration committee approved by Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Babajide Sanwo-Olu approves 17-man inauguration committee

Ahead of May 29 swearing in for elected officials, Lagos Governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a 17-man committee to oversee preparation for his inauguration ceremony.  
Sanwo-Olu approved the list nine days after directing his deputy-elect, Obafemi Hamzat, to co-chair the 20-man Transition committee with Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tunji Bello.  

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Young lady rescued from ritualists in Delta State - Nigeria Police

Police rescue young lady from the hands of ritualists in Delta State (Photos)

Officers of the Delta State police command, on Thursday, rescued a lady from suspected kidnappers/ritualists in Adana.
The lady was said to be returning from Ogbegonogo market when she boarded their tricycle. Two other gang members later joined her from both sides, leaving her in the middle.

Wednesday, 17 April 2019

Journalist who called out Sapele local govt chairman for taking viral sensation Success Adegor to a ''beer parlor'' says his life is being threatened

Journalist who called out Sapele local govt chairman for taking viral sensation Success Adegor to a
Journalist, Fejiro Oliver, who accused the chairman of Sapele Local Government in Delta state, Eugene Inoaghan, of taking viral sensation, Sucess Adegor, to a beer parlor, has alleged that some persons are threatening his life.
Oliver shared a photo of the chairman with a group of friends taking alcohol in a place he claimed to be a beer parlor.
Oliver in an updated post, said he has been receiving threatening calls since yesterday. Read his update below...

Man shot on the head by suspected cultists in Makurdi, Benue State

 Graphic: Young man shot dead by suspected cultists in Makurdi, Benue State

A young man identified as Muhammed Hassan popularly known as ruff dog was allegedly shot dead by suspected cultist at Woodland park area of Makurdi, Benue State capital on Monday afternoon, April 15.

See graphic pix after the cut...

If you scream God's name while having sex, hell is your home - Ghanaian Prophet


Controversial Ghanaian Prophet, Pastor Kumchacha of Heaven’s Gate Ministry in Ghana has claimed that any woman who screams the name of God or Jesus Christ when having sex will end up in hell.
He said that, whether the woman is making love with her husband or boyfriend, once the person screams the name of Jesus Christ during the act, she will not miss hell.
"Whether you are making the love with your husband or your boyfriend, once you scream the name of Jesus Christ while in the act there is no way you will not go to hell”, he revealed

Tuesday, 16 April 2019

EFCC reveals why they re-arrested Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia

Why we re-arrested Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia - EFCC explains

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, re-arrested Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia to enable it to prefer a fresh criminal charge against her.
The Commission re-arrested Ofili-Ajumogobia in line with the decision of the Appeal Court, Lagos Division, in a case involving Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa, where it said that a judge could not be prosecuted until he or she had either been dismissed or compulsorily retired by the National Judicial Council, NJC.
Consequent upon the fact that the Commission had presented Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia before the NJC for disciplinary action and that the NJC had taken a position, the

Mrs. Priscilla Ekwere Eleje becomes makes history to become the first woman to have her signature on the 1000 Naira note

History made as Mrs Priscilla Ekwere Eleje becomes the first woman to have her signature on the 1000 Naira note

Mrs Priscilla Ekwere Eleje has made history by becoming the first woman to have her signature on the 1000 Naira note.
Mrs Ekwere Eleje is the first female Director of Currency Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. She has also been confirmed as the substantive director of CBN.
Mrs Eleje was reportedly confirmed Substantive Director of CBN on August 30, 2018, and

N-Power fraudsters sentenced to one year in prison for Impersonation


N-Power fraudsters sentenced to one year in prison for Impersonation

Justice I.M. Sani of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced Sata Owugha Clinton and Bolounmubofa Blessing Soroh to one year imprisonment for impersonation and using the identity of a petitioner to enrol in the Federal Government of Nigeria's N-POWER Social Welfare scheme.
The convicts were arraigned by the Port Harcourt's Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge bordering on impersonation

Media mogul Linda ikeji participates in MIPTV 2019 in Cannes, France

Media mogul Linda ikeji participates in MIPTV 2019 in Cannes, France (photos/video)

LIB/LITV CEO, Linda Ikeji was one of the media entrepreneurs present at the MIPTV 2019 in Cannes, France.
The 4-day event, which is one of the most important trade shows for TV and media, had in attendance important decision makers from the media - TV, film, digital media, and advertising.
During one of the events, Dr. Ikeji mounted the stage to unveil LITV content and catalogue. She also spoke to other industry professionals from around the world about the next phase

Nigeria’s largest online marketplace Jiji buys OLX business in 4 African countries and redirects users in Nigeria!

Nigeria?s largest online marketplace Jiji buys OLX business in 4 African countries and redirects users in Nigeria!

Jiji.ng - the largest classifieds marketplace in Nigeria – has reached an agreement to redirect OLX users in Nigeria to Jiji and to acquire OLX businesses in four other countries, building a leading pan-African classifieds business.
Jiji and OLX today announced that both companies have reached an agreement under which Jiji will acquire OLX businesses in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, pending certain regulatory approvals, and OLX users in Nigeria will be redirected to Jiji.
Joining Jiji's family will allow OLX users in these countries to benefit from Jiji’s market-leading products and services. OLX reach, combined with Jiji’s own proprietary search and

The full list of 23 Nigerians on death row in Saudi Arabia soon


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Saudi Arabian authorities have revealed that at least 23 Nigerians are currently on the death row in Saudi Arabia for drug-related offences and may executed anytime from now.
In a report, The Nation newspaper said the Nigerians were convicted for contravening the narcotic and psychotropic substances control law, which is punishable by death.
They were said to have been arrested between 2016 and 2017 at King Abdul-Aziz International Airport, Jeddah and Prince Muhammad bin Abdu- Aziz International Airport,

Sapele Local Government Chairman takes little Success Adegor to a beer parlor

Journalist calls out Sapele local government chairman for taking little girl in viral school fees video, Success Adegor, to a

Journalist Fejiro Oliver, has called out the chairman of Sapele Local Government, Eugene Inoaghan, for taking little Success Adegor, to a beer parlor with his friends.
Sucess made news last month after a video of her complaining bitterly that she was sent out of school for failing to pay her examination fee, went viral.
Reacting to a photo of little Success in company of the local government chairman and his

Breaking: Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia arrested by EFCC in Lagos today

EFCC arrests Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia moments after judge struck out corruption charges against her

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have apprehended Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, a dismissed judge of the Federal High Court, after corruption charges against her were struck out.  
Her arrest took place on the premises of an Ikeja High Court, Lagos today April 16th when about 10 officials of the EFCC surrounded Ofili-Ajumogobia as she attempted to leave the courtroom at 10.24 a.m. after the ruling by Justice Hakeem Oshodi.
Upon sighting the officials, the judge made a hasty retreat and went back upstairs into Justice Oshodi’s courtroom to seek the protection of the court from the EFCC officials.

Nigerian man and his foreign wife arrested in Cambodia for fraud

Photos: Nigerian man and his foreign wife arrested in Cambodia for fraud at the request of US Embassy

A 37-year-old Nigerian man, Shehu Bello Akharuku and his Cambodian wife, Kim Sreykouch, 24, were last week and detained in Prey Sar prison, Cambodia on fraud charges, allegedly at the request of US Embassy staff.
According to information from the Phnom Penh Court, on the morning of April 3, following a complaint from the US Embassy in Cambodia, the police of the Counterterrorism and Transnational Crime Department of the Ministry of Interior, delivered the Nigerian man and

Do not miss the BCIE Education Fair this April in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan, Ilorin & Kaduna---- Meet Universities from UK, USA & Australia -> Click to register

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FCMB sponsors 2019 Edition of 'YEEP' for NYSC members in three states

FCMB sponsors 2019 Edition of

The 2019 edition of the ‘Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Programme’ (YEEP) organized for the members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) held successfully across three NYSC orientation camps auditoriums in Lagos, Abuja and Benue on Thursday April 11th, 2019. An initiative of Activate Success International Foundation and sponsored by First City Monumental Bank (FCMB), the notion of the programme is to mentor youth corps members on practical steps to become successful entrepreneurs in their chosen fields and to also provide career guidance.
In line with the commitment of the bank towards the empowerment of youths in entrepreneurship by sponsoring capacity building programmes, the bank constantly seeks

USA EB-5 Visa & Other Visa Programs Seminar

USA EB-5 Visa & Other Visa Programs Seminar

EB-5 Investor Visa Program Seminar; “Engaging the Experts”
Brandleys International Ltd is inviting the general public to the maiden edition of EB-5 visa and other USA residence by investment program seminar here in Lagos, tagged "Engaging the Experts"
The seminar will be private and moderated audience by fee. Taking place on 27th & 28th April 2019 at the Sheraton Ikeja Hotel Lagos.
We are bringing our vast experience and expertise in Eb-5 to bear by inviting Maryland Centre for Foreign Investment, (MCFI) one of the most reliable Regional Center in US and

Seven Yahoo Big Boys arrested in Lagos by EFCC

Photos: EFCC arrests seven suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested seven suspected Internet fraudsters for offences bordering on conspiracy, possession of fraudulent documents, attempt to obtain money under false pretences and obtaining money under false pretences.
A statement from the antigraft agency says the suspects- Abdulsalam Toheeb, Salam Sikiru, Abdusalam Rasaq, Azeez Oladimeji, Eniola Mogaji, Alabi Ridwan and Asoroti Oluwaseun were arrested at the Eleganza Estate and Paradise Estate along Lekki/ Ajah area of Lagos,

''Tender your WAEC certificate at the tribunal'' PDP fires back at President Buhari

PDP to Buhari:

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Buhari to tender his West African Examination Certificate, to the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. The party stated this while reacting to the comment made by the spokesperson of the Buhari Campaign Orgnaization, Festus Keyamo, who in a recent interview with Channels TV, said having a WAEC certificate is not a prerequisite to run for President or Governor in Nigeria.
In a statement signed and released by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party also called on Nigerians to note that in claiming that an aspirant does not need WAEC certificate, but the ability to speak English, to contest for the office of the President, the Buhari

Monday, 15 April 2019

Three people beheaded during a cult clash in Lagos

Graphic: At least three people beheaded during a cult clash today in Ajah, Lagos

On Sunday morning, some suspected cultists were beheaded, during an alleged clash between rival cult groups in Lagos.
The fight took place on the main road around Abraham Adesanya, Ajah, Lagos, leaving many heads scattered all over the road. 

Mother of 20 year old girl killed by policemen in Ajegunle demands justice

Mother of 20 year old girl killed by policemen in Ajegunle demands justice

Mother of  20-year-old Ada Ifeanyi shot dead by Police men in Ajegunle, Lagos, on Saturday April 13th, has cried out for justice.
In an interview with Punch, Mrs Mercy John, who couldn't hold back her tears, said she saw her daughter last week and she promised to celebrate the Easter with her. She wondered what her daughter, who she described as quiet and obedient, could have done to

Girlfriend pours hot water on boyfriend in Rivers State

Jealous girlfriend scalds her boyfried with hot water in Rivers state (photos)

A Rivers state-based man, Atago Endurance, is currently writhing in pain after his girlfriend of many years, poured hot water on him at their home in in Upatabo, Rivers State.
According to reports, the lady simply identified as Uluoma, suspected her boyfriend of cheating on her with another lady and while they were arguing about this, she took water

Over cheating allegations, man shoots girlfriend dead in Bayelsa State

Graphic: Bayelsa man shoots his girlfriend dead over cheating allegation

The police in Bayelsa state have arrested a man from Oluasiri town in Nembe, Bayelsa State, for allegedly shooting his girlfriend dead last night Sunday, April 14th. 
Facebook user Igbogi who shared the story and pictures online, said the man killed his girlfriend over suspicion that she was cheating on him.
According to Igbogi, the man pointed a gun at his girlfriend while interrogating her over the

Saturday, 13 April 2019

Infinix Mobility launches the smartphone to Empower You - S4 with 32MP A.I selfie camera - in grand style

Infinix Mobility launches the smartphone to Empower You - S4 with 32MP A.I selfie camera - in grand style

Infinix Mobility Limited, the premium smartphone brand, committed to creating stylishly designed mobile devices to enable their young consumers live the smart lifestyle has launched the S4 with 32MP A.I selfie camera.
The phone also comes with a 6.2’ H.D+ waterdrop display screen, a triple rear camera for better portrait images, a fast octa-core processor, a 4000mAh battery power and an upgraded XOS 5.0 software for a seamless operation experience.
Infinix is set to assert its authority in the competitive smartphone market providing its customers with an empowerment device that would not just elevate the user’s selfie skills,

SARS officer pretending to be EFCC harassed by LASU students

LASU students allegedly harass a SARS officer pretending to be EFCC (video)

A video shared online purportedly shows LASU students harassing a SARS officer who pretended to be a staff of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
A small crowd, allegedly made up of students of Lagos State University at Iba, Ojo, Lagos, can be seen surrounding a car allegedly belonging to a SARS officer who posed as an EFCC staff.
The students can be seen hitting the car and yelling at the person inside.

Soni Methu, CNN 'Inside Africa' host is dead


Former CNN

Kenyan journalist, Soni Methu, a one-time host of CNN's "Inside Africa," has died at the age of 34.  
She died on Thursday April 11th after collapsing from pains in her stomach, her sister, Faith Methu, said in a statement. Faith Methu said it looked like her sister was having a seizure and she died en route to the hospital.
"We don't know much but a post mortem will be done to tell exactly what happened," Faith Methu said. Soni Methu hosted "Inside Africa," CNN International's longest-running feature

Thursday, 11 April 2019

30 out of the 80 distressed buildings have been demolished in Lagos Island - LASBCA

30 out of the 80 distressed buildings have been demolished in Lagos Island - LASBCA

The Lagos State Building Control Agency has confirmed that it has pulled down 30 out of the 80 distressed buildings marked for demolition on Lagos Island.  
Olalekan Shodehinde, General Manager, LASBCA, said the demolition would come in phases because some of the buildings were subject of litigation. He said the demolished buildings were located at Elegbata Street, Apongbon; Tokunbo Street, by Glover; Inabiri Street, Egatin Street, Ojo Giwa and John Street, among others.    

''Whenever you use Google, you're consulting Ifa'' - Ooni of Ife says



The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has revealed that Google originated from ‘Ifa’ also known as the oracle in Yoruba land. The monarch made this known yesterday Wednesday April 10th at a function.
According to him, without ‘Ifa’, Google would not have been created. He noted that ‘Ifa’ is a form divination which is all about sourcing for information and knowledge through traditional consultation. He went on to state that Google is regarded as the modern way of sourcing for past information and future occurrence.

Wednesday, 3 April 2019

Another 5 suspected Yahoo-Yahoo big boys apprehended in Uyo - EFCC

Photos: 5 suspected internet fraudsters apprehended in Uyo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo zonal office, on Wednesday April 3, 2019, arrested five internet fraudsters in a sting operation.
A statement released by the agency gave the names of the suspects as Uchendu Denis, Osinachi Sam David, Chikezie Bright, Francis Martins and Okafor Emmanuel. They were arrested at Nsini Odeyop Street, Shelter Afrik Estate, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, following intelligence report of their suspicious activities.

Taraba State ASUU reembarks on indefinite strike, blames the governor

ASUU resumes indefinite strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University chapter, today began an indefinite strike.
A statement from the ASUU chairman in the school, Dr Samuel Shikaa, says that the aggrieved lecturers had embarked on a strike action in 2018 but suspended it when the

Atiku Abubakar congratulates Nyesom Wike as he won Rivers State governorship election

Landslide Victory: Nyesom?Wike wins Rivers State governorship election


Nyesom Wike, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Rivers state governorship election, has won another term.  
At the end of the final collation of 21 local government areas announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Wike polled 886,264 votes

UAE cancels Three months tourist visa for Nigerian passport holders

UAE cancels Three months tourist visa for Nigerian passport holders until further notice


The United Arab Emirates has cancelled Three months tourist visa for Nigerian passport holders following the arrest of five Nigerians for robbery in Dubai.
According to Africholiday, Nigeria passport holders are no eligible to three months UAE

12,000 'Unemployed' youths to be train in electronic products repair and maintenance - President Buhari


The Presidency and Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N5.6bn for the training of 12,000 unemployed youth in the country under the N-Power social intervention programme.
The approval was granted today April 3rd during the FEC meeting presided over by President Buhari at the presidential Villa, Abuja.
Briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udoma, said the youth would be selected from the six geo-political zones of the country. According to Udoma, the training which will last for nine

Senator Adeleke reacts to court judgment cancelling his nomination

Dancing senator, Ademola Adeleke, reacts to court judgment nullifying his nomination for Osun state governorship election

Senator Ademola Adeleke has reacted to Tuesday April 2nd judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, nullifying his candidacy as the PDP governorship candidate in the September 2018 governorship election in Osun State.
The court which was presided over by Justice Othman Musa of the FCT High Court in Bwari, Abuja,  nullified Ademola's candidacy over allegations of certificate forgery.
Reacting to the judgement, Adeleke in a statement released today, described the judgement as “flawed and a travesty of justice.” He indicated that his lawyers are at the moment

Olubadan tells embattled Obas enthroned by Governor Ajimobi to remove their illegal crowns and apologise


Remove your illegal crowns and apologise - Olubadan tells embattled Obas enthroned by Governor Ajimobi?

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has said he has no objection to the return of his embattled obas to his palace “once they remove their illegal crowns” and apologise for desecrating the Yoruba culture.
The obas had accused the monarch of denigrating the Olubadan institution by embarking on illegal practices and lacking respect for them as members of the Olubadan-in-council. He also dismissed a statement credited to the embattled chiefs, saying he was not the one that

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Senator Adeleke's nomination for Osun State Governorship election cancelled


High court nullifies Senator Adeleke?s nomination for Osun State governorship election?over

Justice Oathman Musa of an Abuja High Court sitting in Bwari Area Council of Abuja on Tuesday nullified the nomination of Senator Ademola Adeleke as candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the September 2018 Governorship Election in Osun State.    
Adeleke, who represents Osun West Senatorial District at the National Assembly was the PDP’s candidate in the 2018 governorship election in Osun state. Two Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Wahab Raheem and Adam Habeeb, had in 2018 barely few days to the governorship election in Osun State had dragged Adeleke to court, accusing him

Law student dies in accident after he was sent home to get his ID Card before exams

COOU Law student dies in accident after he was sent out to get a haircut before sitting for his exams. See his last post (graphic photos)

A 4th-year Law student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU, has died in an accident after his faculty sent him home to get a haircut and produce his ID card before being allowed to sit for an exam with his course mates.
Ezeh Goodluck, aka Kasa, arrived at his faculty ready to sit for an exam with his coursemates on Monday, April 1, 2019. 
Just before the exam, he uploaded his WhatsApp status. It was a good-humoured post and

5 Nigerian men involved in daring armed robbery arrested in Dubai

Five Nigerian men?arrested in Dubai?for robbery

Five Nigerian men have been arrested in connection with a daring armed robbery at a money exchange house in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The suspects, in their 20s, according to the police, stole currencies worth over Dh2m during a seven-minute robbery at the Al Tauwain branch of the Al Ansari Exchange around midnight on March 20.
The police said they had recovered foreign and UAE currencies worth Dh2.3m from the suspects, according to gulfnews.com. Giving details of the incident at a press conference in Sharjah, the Commander-in-chief of the Sharjah Police, Major General Saif Ziri Al Shamsi,
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