Messi, Ronaldo headline Best Player in Europe Award shortlist of 10 best players

 

The shortlist for the 2015-16 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award was announced on Monday, and the big names, as always, are there. Here's the list: 

Photos: Port Harcourt waterfront communities protest the demolition of their homes by the state govt

Residents of Port Harcourt Waterfront communities are protesting against the demolitions of their homes by the Rivers State government. Governor Wike, recently ordered the demolition of some places in the community so as to stem the tide of kidnapping and cult activities in the state as most of the perpetrators of the kidnappers and cult members are believed to use the waterfront communities as their hideouts.

Afghan teen refugee shouting 'Allahu Akbar' hacks passengers in Germany train attack

Armed police swarmed the area soon after receiving reports that a man hacked at passengers on board a train close to Wurzburg in southern Germany.

Police have confirmed that at least 15 people have been injured in the horrifying attack - which began in a train  at around 9pm local time.

The twisted axe-man was then shot dead by police as he ran towards officers to attack them - bringing
his horrifying attack to an end.

8 year old girl narrates how 40 year old school security guard raped her

The police have arrested a security guard of a public school in Lagos, Adeniyi Primary School, Itire, for allegedly raping an eight-year-old pupil.


PUNCH Metro learnt that the 40-year-old suspect, Friday Oshoba, aka Mopol, committed the alleged crime while the primary 2 pupil, Mercy (pseudonym), was waiting for her sister to pick her up after the school closed around 2pm.

Oshoba was said to have persuaded her to follow him to a deserted spot within the school and removed her underwear. He reportedly raped her afterwards.

Photo: SS2 student stabbed to death during a football match in Lagos

A Senior Secondary School 2 student, Michael Tanko pictured above, was stabbed to death during a friendly football match between youths in Okota, Lagos state over the weekend. Tanko was playing the match with his mates when he got into a disagreement with one Kayode Babayanju who stabbed him in the hollow of his left elbow.

David Oyedepo Jnr celebrates wife as she turns a year older

Bishop David Oyedepo's first son David Oyedepo Jnr is celebrating his wife, Kemi who turns a year older today. The couple tied the knot 8 years ago and are blessed with two children, a boy and girl.

Donald Trump's campaign team issues statement on Melania's 'plagiarized' speech

Donald Trump's campaign team has issued a statement on the controversy surrounding his wife Melania Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland last night.

The keynote speech by Melanie contained two passages which match nearly word for word the speech that Michelle Obama delivered at the Democratic National Convention nearly 8 years ago. 

Photos: Police arrests killers of Managing Director of Todays Print, Olalekan Ogunranti

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested the murderers of late Olalekan Ogunranti, Managing Director, Todays prints Ltd.

The late Olalekan Ogunranti was kidnapped on May 16, 2016 by some unknown gunmen in Osun State. The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on assumption of office ordered the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the IGP’s Monitoring Unit to take over the matter and ensure the arrest of the culprits in record time.

 

Photo: Indian woman and her 4-month-old son die after she allegedly jumped off balcony in suspected suicide

31-year-old Supraja Srinivas and and her four-month-old son died after she allegedly jumped from the balcony of their 29-storey high-rise apartment along with the baby in Australia.

Their bodies were found in the atrium of the City Point apartment building last Thursday, July 14. It is believed that Supraja committed suicide.

Photos: Lady reportedly scalds boyfriend with hot palm oil, over an unconfirmed allegation

According to someone who knows them well, the lady pictured did this to her boyfriend over an allegation that he impregnated someone. He shared photos of the both of them when things were going good and the man in the hospital after the attack, and wrote,

How some police officers in Lagos followed me to the ATM to collect N10k bribe -Film Producer

Television and film producer Benjamin Ogunbodede, has narrated how some police officers in Lagos followed him to the ATM to collect a N10,000 bribe on July 16th. Speaking to Sahara Reporters, Benjamin said he was on his way home last Friday July 15th when he picked up a lady who was going his way. As he approached his destination, he drove into a checkpoint mounted by some mobile police officers. He was puled over and asked to hand over his drivers license which he gave to them.

COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo shares photos from family vacation

 

Senior Pastor of Common Wealth Of Zion Assembly Abuja, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo is currently on vacation with his wife and children. The pastor has been sharing snapshots of his lovely kids on social media. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Family yet to tell father of murdered RCCG Evangelist about her demise

According to the cousin of murdered RCCG Evangelist Eunice Olawale, Emmanuel Apata, they are yet to tell the father of Eunice that his daughter was murdered in Abuja last Saturday. They arrived his home in Ogun state yesterday but couldn't summon the courage to break the sad news to him.

Nollywood actor Leo Mezie down with kidney disease, needs 10 million for transplant (Photos)

Why always kidney problems for celebrities?  Popular Nollywood actor Leo Mezie is down with kidney related ailment.

Photos: Troops ambush Boko Haram terrorists, capture gun truck

Troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 7 Brigade, laid an ambush for Boko Haram terrorists yesterday, July 14. The troops laid the ambush about 3 kilometres away from Goneri town, South West of Kukawa Local Government Area, where they encountered the unsuspecting terrorists in 2 gun trucks and on motorcycles and engaged them.

An unconfirmed number of the terrorists escaped with gun shot wounds abandoning 1 Buffalo Land Cruiser gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft gun, 1,600 rounds of 12.7mm Armour Piercing Incendiary (API) ammunitions, 563 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition for General Purpose Machine Guns and 57 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition.

Throwback Picture of Basket mouth doing what he knows best 11 years ago

The comedian shared this throwback picture of himself on stage 11 years ago (2005) in LASU

                Talk about starting somewhere.....Despise not the days of little beginning

Police arrest widow alleged to use secondary school students for sex in Lagos

The Lagos state Police command yesterday paraded Chinonso Okolokwo, who is alleged to engage young secondary school female students in prostitution in the state. According to the Lagos state police commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, Chinonso, who hails from Ebonyi state, goes to different secondary schools in the Surulere area in Lagos state within school hours to lure female students between 12 to 15 years of age to a hotel.

Okolokwo, according to the CP, would give the students clothes to change into, take them to hotels where they meet men, who sleep with them. She would then pay them between N1,000 and N2,000, depending on the number of men they attended to.

Wizkid's babymama celebrates son's graduation with lovely photos

The proud mum shared the photos to celebrate his son as he graduates to grade 1 He is so cute

Is this a proof that there is an afterlife afetr death?

Saul Vazquez, a truck driver, took a picture at the scene of a fatal accident in Kentucky on Tuesday July 12th which he says appears to confirm the existence of the afterlife.  The picture appears to show the moment the accident victim's soul left his body.

Posting the image online, Saul wrote: 'Zoom in and pay attention to the shadow just off the top of the state trooper hat. All I say is I hope everyone involved is okay.'

Nigerian housemaid arrested in Libya after she allgedly stole money and jewelry from her employer

A Nigerian woman identified as Rashida Aybola was arrested for allegedly stealing 68,540 thousand dinars and gold necklace from the house where she worked as a housemaid in Abu Salim district, Tripoli, Libya.

'I will receive FIFA President when he comes to Nigeria, not Pinnick' - Chris Giwa

Factional President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Chris Giwa, says he and not Amaju Pinnick, will welcome the president of world football governing body, FIFA, Gianni Infantino, when he arrives Nigeria July 24th. Giwa said this at the inauguration of board members of the various Nigerian leagues in Abuja yesterday July 14th.

Senators from Lagos state release statement condemning Dino Melaye's verbal attack on Remi Tinubu

Senator Gbenga Ashafa who represents Lagos East in the Senate has issued a statement on behalf of Senators representing Lagos state in the senate, condemning in strong terms the use of abusive words on Senator Oluremi Tinubu by Senator Dino Melaye during the senate's plenary on Tuesday July 12th. In the statement, the Senators from Lagos state said they will resist any act of intimidation on the wife of the APC National leader, Senator Remi Tinubu. The statement in part reads;

Gospel artist, Chioma Jesus, celebrates her miracle daughter

Popular gospel artist, Amaka Okwuoha aka Chioma Jesus waited for 15 years after marriage to give birth to her daughter pictured above who turns 8 years today. On her IG page this morning, Chioma Jesus wrote "Praise God my miracle baby is 8 today she came after 15 yrs of waiting upon God our Jehovah is always faithful.....:". Happy birthday to her. 

Burial of murdered Abuja preacher postponed as family seeks to carry out independent autopsy

The burial of murdered RCCG evangelist, Eunice Olawale, which was slated for today July 14th has been postponed. A pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Biola Egebeyemi, who disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja yesterday July 13th, said the decision was taken by the family of the deceased so that the police can carry out a thorough investigation into the murder.

Photos: Gunmen suspected to be militants attack a man in Ikorodu

Gunmen suspected to be militants from Niger Delta have reportedly been attacking some people in Ikorodu, Lagos State. A CG reader sent in these photos and narrated how a man barely escaped their grasp on Tuesday, after they opened fire on his car while he was heading home at night.

He requested that the photos be shared to inform the authorities that these attacks are increasing and getting worse by day. The man who was shot luckily survived, but not without a bullet piercing his shoulder. See more photos from the attack after the cut...

Photos: Owerri women protest decision of the state governor, Rochas Okorocha, to relocate a major market

Women in Owerri, the Imo state capital this morning took to the streets to protest the decision of the Governor of the state Rochas Okorocha to relocate Ekeukwu Owerri market. More pics after the cut..

Cristiano Ronaldo is the special footballer of his generation- Sir Alex Ferguson

Legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed any comparison between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, labeling the Real Madrid striker as the special footballer of his generation and also said he's been at the top for over 10years .

According to Sir Alex, Cristiano Ronaldo's desire for football separates him from the rest as the best current player in the world. Ferguson, who was at the Stade de France to see Ronaldo lift the Euro 2016 Trophy, is adamant that the forward's dedication to the sport is a part of the reason for his success.

Presidency sends Letter to the Senate seeking Ibrahim Magu's confirmation as EFCC Boss

The Presidency has sent a Letter seeking the screening and confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The letter was signed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo when he was acting president and was read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki at plenary today, July 14, 2016.

Alleged sexual misconduct: House of Reps investigation stalled as US Ambassador, Min. of Foreign Affairs fail to appear

The investigation by the House of Representatives  joint committee on ethics and privileges and foreign affairs into the alleged sexual misconduct by three lawmakers, Samuel Ikon, Mohammed Gololo and Mark Gbillah, in the US in April this year, was today stalled as the immediate past US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle or any official from the US Embassy failed to honor the panel's invitation.

Photo: Nigerian 'footballer' stands trial for delivering drugs in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court Cambodia, yesterday, June 7, heard the case of a self-described Nigerian footballer allegedly arrested with 100 grams of methamphetamine in the capital’s Choam Chao commune in January. During the short hearing, the 30-year-old Nigerian national Francis Ihenwe Oderah, confessed to having acted as a delivery man, but asked the court for clemency as he was not a dealer himself.

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali is dead at age 74

Legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali, 74 who was rushed to a hospital outside Phoenix, Arizona and reportedly on life support after he was found 'barely breathing' at his home on Thursday has died.

Ali was surrounded by his family who rushed to be at his bedside on Friday after doctors warned his condition was 'rapidly deteriorating', Radar Online reported.

Ali was taken to hospital on Thursday with an 'unshakeable cough' which was complicated by his Parkinson's disease. May his soul rest in peace...Amen!

Married Christian Rock singer announces he’s Gay, shocks fellow Christians

Founding member of Christian rock group 'Everyday Sunday', 35 year old Trey Pearson, who is married with two children has come out as being gay. In a recent letter to his fans he revealed that not everything is as it seems. The Christian Rocker stunned fans across the world earlier this week, admitting he’s been attracted to men since he was a teen.

Update on the woman murdered in Kano over alleged blasphemy

A family member of the woman who was killed in Kano this week claims she was not beheaded like it's being speculated in the media. Writing exclusively to LIB, the lady said the woman was beaten to death because she asked a Muslim man not to pray in front of her shop. Read the person's version of events after the cut...

Governor Ambode denies kidnap attempt on his mother

There were reports late last night that there was a kidnap attempt on the mother of the governor of Lagos state but it's been denied. Read the press statement below...

Charge me to court or release me,Femi Fani-Kayode tells EFCC

Femi Fani-Kayode said yesterday that he has met all his bail conditions, that the EFCC should release him or charge him to court. A statement signed yesterday by his media assistant, Jude Ndukwe reads;

This is to refute the false information being peddled by a section of the media that former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, who has remained illegally detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since May 9, 2016, has not met his bail conditions as set by EFCC. Chief Fani-Kayode has since fulfilled the conditions for his bail but rather than take the honourable path of releasing him pending any charge brought against him, the anti-graft agency moved him from Abuja to Lagos where they obtained a questionable warrant to further detain him illegally for another three weeks.

FG releases list of recovered assets, withholds names of looters

The Nigerian government through the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed today Saturday June 4th partially released list of funds recovered from corrupt former government officials as part of the government's war against corruption. Although names of the people the assets were recovered from were left out of the list. Read the official statement below...

ISIS threatens to kill founders of twitter and Facebook

ISIS' hacking division has released a video challenging the founders of Facebook and Twitter, Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey for closing down accounts linked with the terrorist organisation, and promising to kill them if they continue.

Bomb explosion rocks police station in Adamawa (photos)

A Bomb explosion rocked the Jimeta Divisional Police Headquarters, in Yola, Adamawa State this morning. Eyewitnesses say the explosion happened at about 11am. The area has been thrown into confusion. Number of casualty is yet unknown. Details later. More photos after the cut..

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first athlete to have 200million social media followers

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first athlete to have 200 million social media followers. He thanked his fans last night on Twitter as he celebrated the feat.

He has; Twitter = 40.7 million followers. Facebook= 109,689,892 followers. Instagram= 49.9 million followers.Total = 200,289,892. followers Congrats to him!

Check out Tonto Dikeh's pregnancy pics

Tonto has since welcomed her son. She shared this photo on her Instagram page. 

T. B. Joshua, Pastor Chris Are ‘Kabballa’ Magicians"- Bishop Peller

Former drug addict and renowned magician, now General Overseer of The Fingers of God Church, Alagbado Lagos, Bishop Kayode Joseph Abiola Peller, son of the late renowned magician, Professor Peller has carpeted his fellow colleagues in the ministry, Pastor T. B. Joshua and Reverend Chris Oyakhilome, calling them magicians.

He claimed that while the Senior Pastor of The Synagogue Church of All Nations, T. B. Joshua uses Kabballah magic to hypnotize his congregation and the general public over his miracles, the Christ Embassy founder, Chris Oyakhilome’s association with Joshua makes him a suspect.

Onigbinde blasts Sunday Oliseh and NFF in new interview

Former Super Eagles coach and technical committee member Chief Adegboye Onigbinde has blasted Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh in yet another interview, saying Oliseh is using his tenure as Super Eagles coach to learn the job of coaching as he hasn't coached a big club or country before.

Onigbinde also talked about the duties of the technical committee especially as news filtered through social media today that some members of the committee had resigned from their post due to the NFF President's perceived favoritism towards Sunday Oliseh. 

Photos: Meet a Nigerian man who wears suit to hawk tiger nut from a wheelbarrow

BBC Hausa correspondent Yakubu Liman met Isa Kebbi (left), who sells tiger nuts from a wheel barrow at a market in Abuja. According to Kebbi, he buys a sack of tiger nuts on credit every month and if he make a lot of sales, he makes a profit of around $19 (£13).

He is not the first food seller seen wearing a suit to sell his goods. In 2015, BBC published a photo of Daniel Nartey (right) who wears suits to hawk fruits in Accra, Ghana. He told the correspondent that he started wearing suit to sell watermelon after he was told by his pastor to dress well no matter the job you do.

Photo: Pregnant woman dies during fight with her neighbor in Lagos

Police in Lagos state have arrested a hair dresser named Tawa Biodun for fighting her heavily pregnant neighbour, Esther Oluwadiya, in their compound in Ikotun, Lagos on Monday Feb. 8th. The woman who was pregnant with twins (pictured above) later died from complications from the fight...

Photos:Zimbabwean pastor buys his wife a Lamboghini as Val present

Flamboyant Zimbabwean Pastor and Senior Pastor of Good News Church, Uebert Angel, reportedly bought this $US400, 000 Lamborghini sports car for his wife, Beverly, as a Valentine's Day present. Pictures released on social media show Beverly receiving keys to a Lamborghini Aventador.