Samuel Eto'o becomes coach of Turkish club Antalyaspor

Former Barcelona, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Everton Striker has been appointed coach of Turkish side Antalyaspor, after the departure of head coach Yusuf Simsek. Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o Fils who joined the club in June on a three year deal was told by the club's president to take over coaching duties with with technical director Mehmet Ugurlu until a new coach is hired.

Edo Football Association to give Odion Ighalo,Osimhen and Khadiri Ikhana football awards

The Edo Football Association Awards ceremony which is going to be held for the first time is set to award it's indigenes, Watford striker Odion Ighalo ,u-17 World Cup winner Victor Osimhen and champions League winning coach with Enyimba Khadiri Ikhana at a lavish ceremony to be held on the 30th of December at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre, Benin City.

CAN protests moves to list Nigeria among Arab nations to fight ISIS

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has protested moves by the Saudi Arabian government to tag Nigeria as a Muslim country in its yet to be formed coalition of 34 Muslim/Arab countries to fight terrorism. Saudi's Foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir yesterday announced that Saudi Arabia has formed a coalition of 34 mainly Muslim countries including powers such as Egypt and Turkey to coordinate a fight against "terrorist organisations".

Federal High Court orders immediate release of Biafran leader, Nnamdi Kanu

The Federal High Court Abuja has ordered the DSS to immediately release the director of the Indigenous People of Biafra and director of Biafran radio, Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Niyi Ademola at a hearing of a case filed against the Federal government by his lawyer this morning, said Kanu was being held unlawfully by DSS and should be freed immediately.

Only yesterday the Magistrate court in Wuse zone 2, Abuja, dropped all charges of criminal conspiracy, intimidation and leading an unlawful society brought against Kanu by the federal government after the DSS appealed to the court to strike out his case so he can be taken to a higher court that can entertain charges bordering on terrorism.

Photos: King Wasiu Ayinde's daughter called to the Nigerian Bar

KWAM 1's daughter Basirat Damilola was called to the Nigerian Bar in Abuja yesterday, December 16. Her proud father shared the photos on Instagram. More photos after the cut...

Umar Yuguda's wife sends him loving shout out on Instagram

In a bid to shut down rumors of their separation, Meema, the stunning wife of Umar Yuguda took to her Instagram page yesterday December 16th to wish her husband a happy Birthday. She shared the photo above and wrote;

 "My baby is a year older!!! My KING. I swear everyday's your Birthday & everyday I treat you like a king...the king you are! I love you with everything I am & everything I hope to be#MyMuse#MyFirstWaveGenius#MyBirthdayBoy

Gunmen Kill Rivers Varsity Lecturer, Son In Port Harcourt

Returning Officer in the March 28, House of Representatives election for Obio Akpor federal constituency in Rivers State, Dr Ebirien Fubara has been killed alongside his son at their residence in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Vanguard gathered that the sad incident occurred over the weekend.  Meanwhile, when contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Muhammad said, the police was not aware of the ugly development.

The late Fubara was appointed a Commissioner in the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, by Governor Nyesom Wike.

Photo: Policemen Beat Up, Rupture Student’s Intestine

 

A 200-level university student, John Ekefre, has been admitted into the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital after policemen from the Iponri division tortured him and damaged his intestine.

He was said to have been operated on to rectify the internal injury and to remove “the blood clots” that blocked his chest as a result of the torture.

His elder sister, Mercy Ekefre, told a Punch correspondent, who visited LASUTH on Tuesday that the family had spent over N200,000 on John’s treatment.

Court Sacks PDP Acting Chairman, Secondus

An Abuja High Court on Tuesday sacked the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Uche Secondus, from office.

The presiding judge, Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf, in his judgment, held that the position of the acting National Chairman of the party was zoned to the North-east and therefore cannot be occupied by Secondus.

Justice Baba-Yusuf while ruling on the suit filed by former Special Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Political Affairs, Ahmed Gulak, agreed with him that the defendant (Secondus), was occupying the position of the acting National Chairman of the party illegally.

Iheanacho, Toure and other Man City players at end of year Xmas party (Photos)

Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho joined Yaya Toure and other Man City stars to party last night at popular celebrity club Revolución de Cuba on Peter Street in Manchester City center. The Nigerian star player looked cool alongside his mates as they celebrated their progression into the champions league knockout stages and the good season they've had so far. Photos after the Jump...

Photos: Pastor and Herbalist nabbed in Orlu

Few days back, A powerful pastor was nabbed with a native doctor for ritualism and fetish indulgences. CG blog reporter dug deeper and exposed more horror from the incident. The ritualist duo confessed that they kill people by writing their names on a live chicken and then after some incantations, they would hang the chicken upside down to die. The person whose name has been used will die immediately the chicken dies  They confessed that they have been doing it for years..all sorts of evil..sudden death, sickness, no progress, bareness marriage failure etc 

They also named an old woman as their accomplice

Very graphic images when you continue

North Korean court sentences Canadian pastor to life imprisonment for 'crimes against the state'

A Supreme Court in North Korea has sentenced Hyeon Soo Lim, who pastors the Light Korean Presbyterian Church in Toronto to life imprisonment with hard labour after he was convicted of committing 'crimes against the state'. Pastor Soo Lim who had been in detention since February was given the sentence after a brief trial.

30 killed in Boko Haram attack on three villages in Borno

No fewer than 30 people were killed after Boko Haram members attacked Warwara, Mangari and Bura-Shika villages in Borno state over the weekend. Mustapha Karimbe, a member of the state vigilante group said many of the injured persons had machete cuts on them.

"Most of the victims were slaughtered and most of the wounded (had suffered) machete cuts,"he told AFP

Worst hit in the attack is ‎Warwara village where 20 people were killed. Six people were reportedly killed in Bura-Shika while four were killed in Mangari.

Five Deadly Terms Used By Women

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Nigerian woman who burnt a man's private parts with hot iron sentenced to 9yrs in prison in the UK

Kenya Alozie, 31, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on December 14, after being found guilty of GBH with intent. This followed an investigation by police in Greenwich. On 15 May, Alozie and the victim, a man in his thirties, were having sex at an address in Plumstead when she took a hot iron to burn his legs and genitals. She also used a broken bottle to attack him.

The victim sustained a number of serious injuries including deep cuts and burns. He has since undergone a number of hospital treatments and surgery.

Dasuki used part of the arms deal fund to buy properties in Dubai and London-EFCC

Counsel to EFCC, Rotimi Jacobs told the Federal High Court yesterday during the bail hearing of Dasuki and 2 others that investigations by the anti-graft agency showed that the former National Security Adviser used some of the loots from the N32 billion arms deal fund to acquire properties in Dubai and London. Rotimi stated this in the counter-affidavit he presented before the court while opposing Dasuki's bail application. The counter-affidavit in part reads

“That our investigation also revealed that the applicant transferred large sums of monies outside Nigeria and he acquired several assets in Dubai and London with these funds.”

Photos of man and his daughter killed during the Army/Shiite clash in Zaria

Bukhari Muhammed Bello Jega pictured above with his daughter were among the casualties of the Army/Shiite clash in Zaria, Kaduna state last Saturday. His wife was reportedly also killed in the clash. Until his death, Jega worked at the National Democratic Institute. May their souls rest in peace Amen.

Miracles!! Woman with two unequal breasts become equal after prayer at Shiloh?

This is what a Living Faith Church member claimed on her Facebook page. She narrated how a woman who had two unequal breasts had her boobs realigned after being prayed for by Bishop David Oyedepo at the annual Shiloh event. This happened on Friday, according to Endy Edeson, who claimed to be at this year’s Shiloh. She said:

$2.1bn arms deal fund: List of companies Dasuki allegedly shared money to

Above is a list of companies and figures embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki allegedly shared money to from the controversial $2.1 billion arms fund. At the hearing of the money laundering case against him and two others at the Federal High Court Abuja yesterday, Dasuki confirmed giving DAAR communications former Chairman Raymond Dokpesi the sum of N2.12 billion for PDP Presidential campaign. 

Photos: Thousands of Shia Muslims stage protests in Kano, Bauchi and Kebbi States

Thousands of Nigerian Shiites have staged protest in different countries including the largest march in Kano, Kebbi and Bauchi to protest against the arrest of their leader EL-Zakzaky and the death of their members during the 2-day violent clash with the Nigerian Army.. More pics after the cut...

Photos: Iranians stage protest outside Nigerian embassy over Shiite attack

Some Iranians this morning staged a peaceful protest outside the Nigerian embassy in Tehran, the Iranian capital to register their displeasure over the Army- Shiite group clash that occurred in Zaria, Kaduna state on Saturday December 12th. Meanwhile the Iranian government yesterday summoned the Nigerian Ambassador to Iran, Ambassador Tukur Mani to receive Iran's protest over the deadly attacks on Shiite group. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Osinbajo meets with Bill Gates Group

Press statement from the office of the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo...

The Buhari administration is interested in using technology to fast track the country’s growth and development, according to Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN Speaking yesterday while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Government and Global Good Fund co-founded by US billionaire, Bill Gates, the Vice President said the administration “is interested in the idea of using technology because it is the way forward for those interested in rapid growth in the next decade”.

He noted that the President has said that this administration is committed to a bottom-up approach and technology is a tool that can help make the difference.

MTN Nigeria's CEO Michael Ikpoki resigns

MTN Nigeria’s CEO Michael Ikpoki has resigned. The company's head of Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, Akinwale Goodluck has also resigned with immediate effect.

Ikpoki has been replaced by Ferdi Moolman as MTN Nigeria CEO while Goodluck has been replaced by Amina Oyagbola as its head of Regulatory and Corporate Affairs. Read the press statement released my MTN group after the cut...

Oprah Winfrey reveals she was raped by a cousin at 9,talks about losing her baby at 14

Oprah Winfrey has revealed the name she chose for the premature baby boy she lost when she was just 14 years old. She also spoke of being raped by a cousin at the age of 9.

The  61 year old former talk show host opened up about her painful past when speaking at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, according to news.com.au.

The Lion That Escaped From Jos Park Shot Dead (Photos)

Residents of Jos, the Plateau State capital, have heaved a sigh of relief as a lion which escaped from the Jos Wild Life Park yesterday morning has been found and shot dead within the premises of the park.

The lion escaped from the park situated at Dong community of Jos North Local Government Area thereby causing panic among residents of nearby Dong, State and Federal Low-cost housing estates, Rantiya, Miango Road and Tudun Wada.

See the dead lion being taken away after the cut:

Why I Collected N2.1bn From Ex-NSA Dasuki- Dokpesi

 

Raymond Dokpesi, founder of Daar Communication, who was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday over the N2.1 billion he allegedly received from the office of the NSA has said the money he received from the office of the National Security Adviser during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan was payment for media and political campaign for the 2015 general election and nothing more. A publication from The News Magazine quoted the media mogul to have said.

Man Dies Aboard Arik Air’s Owerri-Lagos Flight

A 57-year-old man, Albert Nnadi, was on Wednesday confirmed dead on board an Arik Air flight from Owerri to Lagos.

The passenger was said to have been found dead at the point when passengers were disembarking the flight at the Murtala Muhammed Domestic Airport Terminal One, Lagos.

The deceased, who was accompanied by one of his relatives, identified as Damien Nwachkwu, was said to be traveling to Lagos to seek medical assistance on obesity.

The body of the man has been deposited in the mortuary by the Police, while investigation into the immediate cause of death is ongoing,

ISIS release video showing the beheading of Russian spy

Isis has released a chilling new video which appears to show a militant brutally beheading a man they claim is a Russian spy.
The terror group claims the man was murdered in revenge over Russian air strikes in Syria.

How Chinenye was killed in India-Mother

Chinenye's mum shares her sad story below...

The prayer of every mother is to train her child and in turn the child trains her when she's old. That was not to be my case as I watched my little Chineye who had just graduated a month ago dies in my arms owing to the negligence and wickedness of the Indian doctors of Fortis Hospital, New Delhi, India. Chineye had just graduated from University of Abuja and was preparing for her NYSC but the family had decided that rather than just sit at home before her NYSC call-up, its best she corrects her right limb which was severely shortened after a fall in 2001.

Odion Ighalo nominated for English Premier League's Best African player award

Nigerian international striker, Odion Ighalo has been nominated for English Premier League's Best African player award for the month of November. Ighalo will face his African international brothers, the likes of Ghana’s Swansea City star Andre Ayew, Congolese winger of Crystal Palace Yannick Bolassie and Ivorien Arouna Kone of Everton.

God pulled me out of mess-Anita Oyakhilome

Estranged wife of popular Lagos Pastor, Chris Oyakhilome, Anita, yesterday December 2nd, took to her blog to thank God for pulling her out of mess and making her lead a life now free from abuse. Anita and Chris Oyakhilome have been separated since last year. What she wrote below ...

Oscar Pistorious is Guilty of Murder-Supreme Court

South Africa’s Supreme court of appeal has found Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder in the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The presiding judge, Justice Eric Leach, in his ruling this morning, ordered the original trial judge to impose a harsher sentence.

The minimum sentence for murder is 15 years in prison. Pistorius is currently living under house arrest at his uncle’s home in Pretoria, having been freed from prison after serving less than a year behind bars.

It is not yet clear whether he will return to prison immediately, or if he will be allowed to remain in correctional supervision until a new sentence is handed down.

Pistorius shot and killed Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day in 2013, saying that he thought she was an intruder.

9 Protesters Die, 2 Police Officers Killed, 18 Injured As Pro-Biafra Turns Bloody

Culled From Vanguard

The three-week-long pro-Biafra protests turned bloody, yesterday, as the Joint Military Task Force (JTF) killed nine of the protesters and injured 18 in Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State.Pro-Biafra protesters mount road blocks and bonfires at Onitsha Head Bridge in Anambra State.

Irked by the stubborn disposition of the pro- Biafra agitators, who blocked the Niger Bridge Head and refused to give way to motorists, the JTF comprising Army, Navy, Police and Civil Defence troops, yesterday  afternoon, opened fire at protesting members of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and  Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, killing nine people and injuring 18.

Photos: Satguru Maharaj Ji ‘Mocks’, Late Pope, Bimbo Odukoya, Goldie, Others

According to a CG reader, Satguru Maharaj Ji has been parading Ibadan with his disciples preaching and asking them to join in his December crusade. They did that few days ago, he said. He said, the city of Ibadan however woke up on Monday to find posters of Guru at strategic places in the city mocking dead Nigerians and late international stars. Guru wrote on the poster;

Fayose Spotted At A Market Cutting Fish

The peoples Governor!

Court of Appeal upholds Dino Melaye's election

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja this morning upheld the election of Dino Melaye as the Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial district in the senate. PDP candidate in the April election, Smart Adeyemi had challenged the victory of Melaye at the polls. The court in its ruling, struck out Adeyemi's suit, saying it lacked merit.

Throw back picture of Patoranking

Can you spot him in the pic?

Cobhams & Ojuola Asuquo celebrate 5th Wedding Anniversary

The Lovely couple tied the knot on the 2nd of December, 2010. Celebrating their love, Ojuola wrote, '5 years! To the many seasons of Love. To the many more to come! Cobhams Asuquo you are my forever gift #thankyouJesus #happyanniversarymylove' ... Happy Anniversary to them.

South Africa, most corrupt country in Africa- Transparency International

South Africa has been rated the most corrupt country in Africa according to a new report by Transparency International which was released on Monday November 30th. The report stated that Ghana is the second most corrupt country in Africa followed by Nigeria. Read the full report here

Cameroon special force kill 100 boko haram members, free 900 hostages

100 Boko Haram members were recently killed in a "special clean-up operation" by Cameroon's security force last week. A statement by the Cameroonian Defence Minister Joseph Beti Assomo released today, says the special clean up operation took place along Cameroonian towns that were on the border with Nigeria from 26 to 28 November.

President Buhari leaves for South Africa tomorrow

President Buhari will leave for South Africa tomorrow December 3rd to participate in the Forum on China/Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). A statement issued by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says that during the forum Buhari will have a meeting with Chinese president, Xi Jinping, on how to re-commence stalled rail projects under new terms that would see China providing nearly all the financing required.

Photo of the man who caused a scare at Lagos airport today

The man appeared at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos this morning with a rock sack and approached a Medview plane that was taxiing. Fortunately, the captain of the plane noticed him and used high engine thrust to blow him away. See the burn marks on his body? He tried to escape but was caught by airport security who are now interrogating him. The airport was later shut down and vigorous search was conducted..