Policeman mistakenly shoots self dead while adjusting rifle in Lagos

 

A police officer simply identified as Medugwu mistakenly shot himself dead while adjusting a rifle at the Mobile Police Force 20, in the Ikeja area of Lagos on Tuesday August 25th.

According to Punch, Medugwu who was attached to MOPOL 20 and the second-in-command to the armorer, accidentally pulled the trigger while adjusting his rifle when a bullet was fired from it, piercing through his jaw.

Couple wed at Oniru beach, Lagos (photos)

How cool is this? Julianne and Bode Oludumila tied the knots over the weekend at Oniru Private Beach in Lagos. See more photos after the cut...

Photo: Saudi preacher who beat his 5-year-old daughter to death because he doubted her virginity has been released

A court in Saudi Arabia has dropped the charges of manslaughter and sexual assault against the father of Luma, the 5-year-old daughter he had beaten to death in 2011. His sentence was reduced to only the charge of 'excessive disciplining that resulted in death'. According to Saudi Daily Al Sharq, the decision was taken after no trace of semen was found on her body. 

 

Luma’s case became widely known in 2012 when details emerged of how she was tortured by her father during a visit to him and his new wife. Reports said that the father used wires and an iron rod to punish his daughter after he had expressed doubts about her virginity. Luma died after four months in coma and was not buried for another four months pending the investigation and the autopsy procedures.

Many Nigerian entertainers will be raving mad in asylums or rehabs in the next 10yrs - Ras Kimono

Reggae star, Ras Kimono says with the way young Nigerian artists drink and smoke, many of them will end up in asylums or rehabs in the next 10 years. He said this in an interview with The Nation

“With the rate at which our young entertainers are abusing drugs, and alcohol, many of them will be raving mad, in asylums, or rehab in the next 10 years. I have never smoked ,nor drank alcohol in my over thirty years as a musician. There are a number of reggae musicians who do not abuse drugs, nor drink alcohol.”

Graphic pics from the horrific accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Road accidents are becoming too much. This horrific accident happened on Ibadan Lagos expressway this morning. The driver was said to be over-speeding and collided with an oncoming truck. It is horrific. A CLB reader on the scene sent in the photos...please be warned - it's very graphic...

Photo: Winnie and Mandela's grandson accused of rape granted bail

The 24-year-old grandson of the late former president was on Tuesday 25 August granted bail of R7000 by a Magistrates court in Johannesburg where he is facing a charge of rape and sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl at a restaurant in Greenside, Johannesburg, which occurred on August 7.

According to a news24, the statement by a key witness Goola Singh, a chef at the restaurant where the alleged rape took place who claimed to have seen the grandson of Nelson Mandela and his teenage rape accuser kissing passionately was instrumental to his release on bail. The young man asked the court to set bail between R5 and R10000 because he was unemployed, had two children and is expecting a third one. 

 

Mercy Johnson sends loving message to her man as they celebrate 4th wedding anniversary

Mercy Johnson and her husband Prince Okojie are celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary today Aug. 27. They have 2 children with one on the way. Read Mercy's loving message to her man below
"Lord,wherever my sense of reasoning is, please don't ever let me have it cus Love,passion and happiness were nothing but words,these words got value since I met you(Odi). I was made from ur love. I was alive but now am living. I forget my face in the mirror but I can't forget urs. We are not perfect but we are happy and that's all that matters. I love you sexiest and thank you for taking my senses cus I am glad to be madly in love with you. HWA".

Funke Akindele celebrates 38th birthday with stunning photos

The talented actress and producer turned 38 today. Happy birthday to her..

Finally! Kcee's wife spotted in public

Kcee has been so secretive about his married status and his wife,Ijeoma Okonkwo is hardly seen in public.He even calls himself "Good boyfriend".However, it appears they are still a family as she attended Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro's wedding ..She is seated next to Kcee's brother E-Money's wife ..

Beautiful women..

Why My Marriage Broke Down-Ini Edo reveals

Actress Ini Edo has revealed why her marriage to Philip Ehiagwina broke down.Ini who was married from 2008 to 2014 was a guest on Rubbing Minds on Channels TV yesterday .She said

“I got married early because I wanted a family. I think my marriage was an experience which I don’t regret. He was the last child, so his family members kind of interfered in the marriage, which is naturally normal. He was okay with the kind of work I did and he kind of interfered as a good husband. We couldn’t find common grounds and agree on certain things so we fell out.  My husband and I were far apart from each other, maybe being together would have helped. My marriage fell out because of differences. For now I just want to fix my life, no marriage in the picture.”

Obat Oil’s Mother In-Law Kidnapped

Mrs Omogbene Adeborile, 65, the the mother-in-law to Oba Fredrick Obateru-Akinruntan, the Olugbo of Ugboland, has been kidnapped in Igbotako, Ondo State. Adeborile was abducted on Saturday at her residence in Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State at about 10:00 p.m.

Adeborile who is also the wife of Chief Babatunde Adeborile, Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Igbotako Ward II , was carted away by at least eight gunmen.

Oba Akinruntan who was ranked the second richest monarch in Africa and first in Nigeria is believed to be worth around $300 million. He is also the founder of Obat Oil, one of Nigeria’s largest privately-held oil trading companies.

Obafemi Martins Tells Oliseh, Let Me Play For Nigeria Again

Obafemi Martins has asked the new Super Eagles coach if he can still play for Nigeria again. While congratulating him on his new job, Martins said Sunday Oliseh has all it takes to coach the team and urged him to give him a chance to score for Nigeria again.

It will be recalled that the footballer’s name was left out of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match against Tanzania and international friendly game against Niger scheduled for early next month. Martins has also been nursing a four months injury and only returned to action for Seattle Sounders last weekend.

“I hope I will soon get another chance to score goals for Nigeria again and I also believe that with time and a little more patience the Eagles will come back to their winning ways under the new coach, because Oliseh has got all the experience we need in a coach. He has played the game before and I am really happy to see him in the Eagles again,” he said

How Fashola Spent ‘Incredible’ Millions, Billions On Some Lagos Projects

From Punch

The immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, spent N139m on the drilling of two boreholes at the Lagos House, Ikeja. The project was completed by Deux Projects Limited according to a report published by the state government

The report, which was part of the awarded contracts by the Lagos State Tenders Board in 2013, was seen on the website of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency.

In the same year, N640m was spent by the Fashola administration for the reconstruction of a car park and other associated works at the Lagos House, Marina. The report stated that the N640m contract was given to Julius Berger Plc as part of phase two of the reconstruction of Lagos House where Fashola lived during his eight years in government.

Man Rapes Own Daughters, Step-Daughter In Lekki (Pictured)

The police in Lagos have arrested a man, Ajiboye Oluwaseyi, for allegedly raping his two daughters ─ a six-year-old and a four-year-old ─ and his stepdaughter, 15, in the Lekki area of the state.

Our correspondent gathered that 37-year-old Oluwaseyi, who hails from Ondo State, was arrested on Wednesday, August 19, after his wife reported the matter to the police.

It was learnt that Oluwaseyi, who worked as a Lotto agent, had separated from his wife in December 2014.

Meet Comedienne Princess New Best Friend

The comedienne whose marriage lasted only a few weeks posted these photos above with the caption "Chilling with my baby, isn't he cute".. well he might not be her baby in the real sense of it, and if he is good for her.  Another Nigerian about to be taken by a foreigner? Aww lol… One thing that is however clear is that they both look happy.

Photos: Buhari, Osinbajo at Nigerian Bar Association 55th AGM

President Buhari and VP Yemi Osinbajo attended the Opening Ceremony of the Nigerian Bar Association 55th Annual General Meeting which held at International Conference Centre Abuja yesterday August 23rd. Continue to see more photos ...

Late Ooni of Ife’s wives banned from re-marrying...

According to a Palace Chief who spoke anonymously, the wives of the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the Olubuse II, by tradition cannot re- marry as its forbidden, they can only be inherited by the new Ooni. This order was prescribed by the Ife tradition since the Ooni is not considered dead but to have transited to a higher realm.

Nigerian twitter call out Ambode following report Fashola spent N139m on drilling two boreholes

Fashola and Ambode are trending on Twitter. Nigerians are reacting to Lagos State Govt's claims that former governor, Babatunde Fashola spent N139million to drill two boreholes at the Lagos House, Ikeja. More tweets after the cut...

Lagos Prince Arrested During Cult Initiation Ceremony (Photos)

A Lagos Prince, identified as Prince Wale Jimoh has been arrested alongside seven others during initiation rites of the Eiye Confraternity in the Jakande Roundabout, Small Kuramo, Lekki. Jimoh’s father is said to be the traditional ruler of a community in the area.

Other suspected members of the confraternity group include; Frank Mafiana (32), Robert Williams (34), Koko Etim (25), Ibrahim Ogunkoya (21), Stephen Anoh (27), Adekunle Mayegun (25), and Moris Gordian (27).

22 Boko Haram members hid among Nigerians deported from Cameroun -NEMA

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has discovered 22 Boko Haram members among Nigerians deported from Cameroun. The returnees were settled at the internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp in Mubi, Adamawa, State.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Director General of NEMA, Mr, Muhammad Sani Sidi, who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja stated that, the Boko Haram members were identified with a peculiar mark on their backs.

“The Camerounian government dumped 12,000 Nigerians at Mubi and we had to move them to transit camps and even open more camps to accommodate them.
“Ninety per cent of these returnees are from Borno State with a lot of Boko Haram elements among them.
“We arrested 22 of them yesterday, who were actually planning an attack, they were identified with a mark inscribed on their backs with hot iron in form of tattoos. The mark on their backs indicates that they are ready to die,’’ Sidi said.

2-year old shoots dad dead

A young father was found shot to death by his 2 year old son in an apartment outside Birmingham, Alabama, United States, on August 18.
According to AL.com,Divine Vaniah Chambliss, 31, was watching his son while the boy’s mother was at work.At about 3.00 p.m., the mum arrived at the apartment where she lives with her son and the couple’s daughter, who was at school. She found Chambliss unresponsive.The little boy is quoted to have told his shocked mum,

“I hurt my dad,”

The man in bed with a single gunshot wound to the head and pronounced him dead.

Guinness World Record recognizes 112-year-old Japanese as World's Oldest Man

Guinness World Records has formally recognized a 112-year-old Japanese as the world's oldest man.
Yasutaro Koide, who lives in the central Japanese city of Nagoya, received the formal designation on Friday as family and city dignitaries applauded.

Koide was born on March 13, 1903, and worked as a tailor when he was younger. He became the world's oldest man with the death of Sakari Momoi of Tokyo in July at age 112.

He said his secret to a long life is not to overdo, or drink or smoke. His favorite food is bread.
Koide still can read the newspaper without glasses. 
The world’s oldest person is Susannah Mushatt Jones of Brooklyn, New York, who celebrated her 116th birthday on Monday.

Landlady Allegedly Sets 22-Year Old On Fire Over Dispute In Ajegunle

The house where Emmanuel was allegedly burnt to death

Controversy is currently trailing the death of a 22-year-old man, who was allegedly set ablaze by his landlady and her children in the densely-populated Ajegunle area of Lagos. 

The deceased, simply identified as Emmanuel, reportedly went to ease himself in the early hours of Tuesday, leaving his father and sister inside their one-room apartment.

Picture Illustration: Which Would You Choose?

Which of these men will you choose? The one on the left or the one or the right or none? Remember you have to choose wisely.

Jibola Ajimobi’s Introduction Is Today, Wedding In 2 Weeks!!

Governor Ajimobi of Oyo State is currently receiving visitors at his home in Ibadan, as his second daughter, Jibola Ajimobi is having her introduction today. It will be recalled that Jibola got engaged two months ago, precisely on her birthday, June 14^th when her fiancé, Ayo popped the question. And without any doubt the wedding will be in two weeks’ time. We hear everything is almost set for the talk of town wedding, which will make Ibadan STAND STILL. We say big congrats to her, as she steps into the league of married women today in the first phase of her wedding.

Court okays probe of Amaechi’s administration by Wike

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, yesterday August 20th dismissed the suit filed by former governor of the state, Chibuike Amaechi, challenging the judicial commission of enquiry set up by the incumbent governor, Nyesom Wike to  probe the sale of state assets during Amaechi's administration. 

UNILAG undergraduates build eco-friendly car (photos)

A team of students in the University of Lagos built an eco-friendly car. They say the car doesn't emit gas doesn't utilize fossil fuel. They built the car under the Project Dove Initiative and have successfully completed their first model, Dove P1, utilizing locally sourced materials and building it right here in the university of Lagos. Well done to them. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Police arrest man suspected of conning a family of money raised for their baby's surgery

Joseph Wanjau, the Founder of Hope Foundation, was arrested by police crack squad on Thursday, 20 August at the ABC Place in Nairobi, Kenya. Mr Wanjau initiated a funds drive on social media to raise the money by posing with Fidelis Muthoni who is suffering from a life-threatening frontal bone defect known as Frontal Encephalocele.

According to Nation FM, the baby had been booked for surgery in Canada but the family lacked funds. Her family said a team of doctors from Canada had offered to treat her for free if they paid for her flight and six-month stay. It was then Mr Wanjau, a close relative of the family, volunteered to conduct the funds drive, but the money was withdrawn without their knowledge and the ailing baby was never treated.

FIFA appoints Amaju Pinnick organizing committee member for FIFA U-20

World Football governing body, FIFA has appointed the president of the Nigerian Football Federation NFF, Amaju Pinnick as a member of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Organizing Committee. In a letter dated 14th August 2015 and signed by FIFA Secretary General, Jerome Valcke, the world body wrote

“We are very pleased to inform you that you have been appointed as a member of the Organizing Committee for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Please accept our sincere congratulations on this nomination. We wish you success and enjoyment in this role at FIFA and look forward to welcoming you soon in Zurich.” Congratulations to him.

Mr Universe Nigeria attacked by armed robbers, car snatched

The current Mr Universe Nigeria, Egwuatu Francis Beacon, was returning home from an event in the early hours of today when he was attacked by armed robbers in the Aguda, Surulere area of Lagos. His car, a Toyota Matric with registration number EPE 649 AC and other valuables in the car was taken. One of the robbers also hit him with the butt of his gun (pic on the right). Thankfully, he wasn't seriously injured as he managed to escape from them on time.

Chad's foreign minister visits Buhari, reaffirms country's commitment to help end Boko Haram

Pres. Buhari met with Chad's Minster of Foreign Affairs, Moussa Mahamat during a courtesy visit at Aso Villa yesterday August 20th. At the meeting, the Chadian minister expressed his government's appreciation towards Nigeria's efforts in providing leadership in the fight against Boko Haram...

Ive been married for a long time -Tonto Dikeh speaks on married life

In an interview with Channels TV, Tonto Dike said she has been married longer than people think

"I have been for a very long time.. Just that I kept the secret to myself..and trying to enjoy married life..yea it just came out like 2-3 days ago.One mistake we do is having this very loud announcement on when you have been engaged and everything and its only normal that the media helps you destroy your marriage before you even get into your home. So,privacy is key in my marriage"she said

Wen asked how being married has influenced her person, Tonto said

Sad photo: Peter Bello's dad and mum at his funeral service

Pictured above are Mr and Mrs Kayode and Thelma Bello, the parents of late Peter Bello, the co-pilot of the ill fated Bristow helicopter. They were at his funeral service that held at the St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Calabar, Cross River State, yesterday August 20th.While paying their tribute, his parents said 

“We thank God for 26 years, for the wonderful times we shared with you. We thank God for your life and all it meant to us. We can only live with these memories. We are confident, blessed that God has better plans for us because He is a good God. Lord, help us to know you more. All we wish and pray is that your death brings others to know who God is. God is sovereign. We love you, we miss you. Rest in the bosom of the Lord.”.

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh says Mikel Obi refused to pick his call in London

Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi was not invited by the new Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh to play in the forthcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania. Asked why Mikel was left out of his list, Oliseh said he called Mikel several times but he never responded or called him back

Graphic: Pastor petitions police after his neighbour allegedly stabbed his wife & set his son on fire, killing him!

Pastor Mathew Asuquo, a resident of Ajegunle community in Lagos state has petitioned the Lagos state police command over the repeated attack on his family by one of his neighbors named Jane Osasa. Pastor Asuquo in his petition alleged that Jane had repeatedly attacked his family and nothing had been done to get her arrested even when he reported the case to the Ajeromi police station.

South Africa Suspends Pistorius Release

South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, serving a five-year prison term for killing his girlfriend, may not walk free as expected this week because the decision to release him was "premature", the justice ministry says.

Justice Minister Michael Masutha said in a statement on Wednesday that a June decision to release him on Friday after he had served just one-sixth of his sentence had "no legal basis" and would be suspended pending a parole board review.

Nigerian Army Arrests Two Key Members Of Boko Haram

Two key members of Boko Haram terrorist fleeing from the ongoing operations by the military have been arrested in Geidam, Yobe State and are currently being interrogated, the Nigerian Army said on Wednesday. Col. Sani Usman, spokesperson for the Nigerian Army who announced this in a statement also disclosed that two pick up vehicles were also seized from the fleeing insurgents.

The Army spokesperson also revealed that following reports about suspected movements and planned attack by Boko Haram terrorists around Damasak area, the Nigerian Air Force is conducting air surveillance and armed reconnaissance in the area. We pray for their victory against the insurgents.

Nigerian Govt writes India to see Nigerian ISIS suspects

The Nigerian embassy in Delhi, India, has written to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to see the 2 Nigerians that were arrested in Punjab recently while on their way to Pakistan, allegedly to join the Islamic State terrorist group.

The two suspects from Kano, identified as Imran Kabeer and Sani Jamiliu, are currently being detained by the Punjab Police in India.

 

Parrot arrested in India for insulting owner's elderly stepmother

A parrot in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, was detained by police on Tuesday after an old woman filed a complaint against it for making obscene remarks at her.

Janabai, who is in her 80s, filed the complaint with the police in Rajura city of Chandrapur District, saying the parrot had been tutored by its owner to shower abuses at her whenever she passed by his house.
The parrot, named Hariyal, is owned by Janabai's stepson Suresh. A complaint was also registered against him. Both live separately due to a property dispute.

Former speaker rejects his appointment by Fayose

 

A former factional Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr. Dele Olugbemi, rejected his nomination by Governor Ayodele Fayose as a member of the House of Assembly Service Commission.

Olugbemi shunned the screening and confirmation of nominees on Wednesday but the four other nominees were confirmed by the Assembly.

Court jails fuel station owners for illegal oil transactions

 
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered the arrest of 2 fuel station owners, Lookman Onabanjo and Lukman Gafan, for allegedly dealing in petroleum products loaded from vandalised pipelines.

50-year-old Onabanjo and Gafan, 52, are the Chief Executive Officers of Gaffa Oil and Gas Limited and Bugon Oil and Gas Limited, respectively.

The 2 were remanded shortly after their separate arraignment before Justice Mohammed Yunusa.

Arraigned and also jailed along with Onabanjo were Sani Idris, 34, and Bode Jonah, 39.

One Solomon Afolabi, 30; and Adesimisola Ogunsanya, 36, were also arraigned along with Gafan and remanded with him.

Bode George asks Buhari to probe Tinubu, Fashola

PDP Chieftain Bode George has asked President Buhari to probe the administrations of former Lagos state governors, Bola Tinubu and Babatunde Fashola. In a statement released yesterday August 19th, Bode George said Buhari cannot claim to be fighting corruption and not investigate the circumstances surrounding the controversial N78 million tundefashola.com website.

Annie Idibia shares photo of herself with her adorable daughters

Beautiful family. See another photo after the cut...