Saturday 7 October 2017

Nigerian Man Shot Dead By Security Operatives In South Africa Over N6k Debt


A Nigerian man simply identified as Jarule, from Ifako, Lagos, was shot dead, this morning, by some trigger happy security operatives in South Africa, for allegedly owing about N6,000 in rands. The incident took place at Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD). .

3 Suspected Kidnappers Including A Female Caught Inside A School In Abia


Luck ran out on three suspected kidnappers this morning inside the compound of the Federal Government Girls’ College, Umuahia, Abia State, during the school’s monthly parents visiting day. According to Newsassure, the kidnappers were chased by mob who notice their activities around Ubakala junction, old umuahia.

Nelly arrested after woman accuses rapper of rape

Arrested: Nelly has been arrested after woman accused him of raping her on tour bus ahead of a Washington concert

Nelly has been arrested for rape, TMZ has reported. A woman accused the 42-year-old of raping her on his tour bus in Washington early on Saturday morning.

The rapper is on tour with Florida Georgia Line there, and was set to perform in Ridgefield, WA on Saturday night.

Woman, 58, marries 27-yr-old lady to bear children for her late son in Benue State


A retiree, Mary Torkwase Antom, 58, from Tse Baraku Benue State, has taken a bold step to immortalize her late husband and late son’s names by marrying a 27-year-old lady.

She and her husband, Patrick, a retiree of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, were blessed with only one child, Thomas Awuhe, who was was in SS2 when he died in 2004. A year later, her husband also died.

Nigerian, Two Others Arrested In India For Drug Peddling in India


The Vasai Local Crime Branch (LCB) arrested two locals, who had come to sell 21.7kg Ephedrine drug at Manikpur, Vasai West, India last Sunday night, October 1.

The cops have also nabbed a Nigerian national identified as Stephen U, who had come to buy the entire cache from the duo. Along with the drug consignment, a high-end luxury car has also been recovered from the crime site.

Suspected Armed Robbers Nabbed In Anambra State


Luck ran out of two suspected armed robbers who robbed their victims in Ifite, an area dominated by students in Awka, Anambra state.

According to NGHUBS, the suspects were nabbed after a group of guys numbering about 12 robbed a hostel in Next Level street, in Ifite, Awka, Anambra state.

Police arrest mother who burnt her autistic son alive


The police in Wisconsin has arrested and charged a certain Amelia Di Stasio for allegedly burning her 4 year old son, Antonio, alive in the bathtub of their home. The 23-year old was arrested after fire fighters found Anthonio's charred remains in the bathtub of their apartment.

High court affirms Lagos govt authority over inland waterways


A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday affirmed the power of the Lagos State Government to legislate and control the inland waterways within the territory of the State.

The Court, in a judgment on a suit with reference number FHC/L/CS/1098/07 filed by fishermen operating in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the State, held that the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) lacked the Constitutional power to regulate inland waterways within the State, and thereby declared all licences granted the plaintiffs as null and void.

“He Poured Liquid In My Private Part”- Woman Injured After Deliverance By Pastor


A pastor in Ekiti state has been accused of causing injuries to a woman’s private part after conducting a “special type” of deliverance for her after collecting N50,000 from her. The woman who is suffering from wounds in her private region – claimed it happened after the pastor inserted some substances there during deliverance for fertility.

Djinee Denies M.I Ever Worked For Him


Djinee has denied the reports that M.I was once his personal assistant and used to run errands for him before hitting limelight. Speaking to Showtime, the Ego hit maker said there was never a time in his career that MI worked with him as a personal assistant or errand boy. He said;

Young mum died after ‘ex stabbed her in eyes and neck in front of their toddler’

Young mum died after 'ex stabbed her in eyes and neck in front of their toddler'

A mother died when her on-off boyfriend stabbed in the eyes and throat in front of their toddler, a court has heard. Katrina Evemy suffered a ‘sharp force’ injury to her neck, which severed her left vocal cord and a wound to her abdomen which injured her liver due to the attack on April 13, Swansea Crown Court was told. Dylan Harries, 22, the 19-year-old’s on-off boyfriend who is on trial accused of murdering her, claims that he found her on the floor at her home in Llanelli, South Wales, after an unknown person attacked her.

Sweden grants temporary asylum to 106-year-old Afghan woman

106-year-old woman who climbed mountains to flee war-torn home finally granted asylum

A 106-year-old Afghan woman has finally been granted temporary shelter in Sweden. Bibihal Uzbeki, who is disabled and can barely speak, was told last month that she would not be able to claim asylum, despite her age and the perilous journey she went through to get to the country.

God give Nigerians patience to tolerate my government – Buhari


President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday expressed hope that “God in his infinite mercy” will give Nigerians the “patience to tolerate” his government.

Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Buhari insisted that his administration had been doing its best to overcome challenges it inherited from its predecessor.

Notorious Nigerian female fraudster arrested in Ghana after 9 months of being on their “Most wanted List”


Bridget Enchill Obeng, dubbed as a “notorious Nigerian Female Serial fraudster”, has been arrested by operatives of the Criminal Investigations Department [CID], of the Ghana Police Service.

According to reports from Daily Guide, she has been on their most wanted list for over nine month for duping over 10 Ghaianans of money running into millions of cedis, under the pretext of selling vehicles to them.

Fans Comes for Davido After He Traveled to South Africa Instead of Mourning LateTagbo


Nigerian star and Africa Fast rising singer Davido seems to have quickly moved on from the death of his friend Tagbo, If your wondering were the singer is, Lemme be the first to tell you that he has ran out of the Country.

But this is no ordinary sleep or something, this is human death we're talking about, and considering the fact that he called him his bro, meaning they were more than just friends, Fans were thinking he'd atleast take some time out to Mourn him.

God saved me from possible plane crash – Pastor Oyedepo


THE presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Dr. David Oyedepo, yesterday relived how he and others travelling with him escaped what he described as a “potential plane crash.”

Nollywood actress, Kemi Olorunyomi is certain that her husband can never cheat her on


Actress Kehinde Olorunyomi, has again ruffled so many feathers due to her latest interview with Broadway TV.

According to the actress, in her distorted interview stated that men and women are far from being equal and yes, feminism irritates her despite supporting it. She also bragged about her husband never cheating on her.

How we stopped Badoo killings in Ikorodu – Lawmaker


Mr Sanai Agunbiade, a Lagos lawmaker has revealed how the dreaded bado group in Ikorodu were finally stopped.

Speaking during a Constituency Stakeholders Meeting themed: True Representation and Accountability, Agunbiade said:

FG receives 400,000 alerts from whistle blowers


The Federal Government is in receipt of no fewer than 400,000 telephone short messages   from whistleblowers on looted funds, Information and Culture Minister, Lai Mohammed, said yesterday.

Mohammed told The Nation on Saturday that contrary to speculations that the Whistleblowers Policy might be on the wane, it is thriving quietly and the “discreet but vigorous support from Nigerians” can ensure eventual return of more billions of looted funds.

Tagbo passed out after drinking 10 tequila shots – Family friend

Tagbo passed out after drinking 10 tequila shots – Family friend

During the week, Tagbo Umeike, one of singer Davido’s friends, died and Davido was accused of having a hand in Tagbo’s death.

While Nollywood actress Caroline Danjuma alleged she heard Tagbo was on a drinking spree with Davido and his friends and accused Davido of negligence, another family friend of Tagbo Umeike has given Punch’s Saturday Beats his version of the story.

Charles billion is not worthy of breaking my heart - Mimi Orjiekwe


Nollywood actress Mimi Orjiekwe has revealed the main reason she broke up with husband Charles Billion barely a year after they got married in 2015.

Photos: After 27 years Of Marriage, 57-year-old Nigerian Woman Welcomes A Set Of Twins


After 27 years of marriage, 57-year-old Nigerian woman, Mrs Olaosebikan, and her husband welcome a set of twins (a boy and a girl)

My religion allows me marry up to 4 wives, get off my back - Diamond Platnumz


With his relationships in shambles, Tanzanina star, Diamond Platnumz has defended his skirt chasing acts using his religion, Islam.

His defense is coming shortly after one of his baby mamas Hamisa Mobetto sued him for child support and his partner Zari Hassan u unfollowed and deleted photos of him from her Instagram page.

Isis-inspired terror plot to murder hundreds in New York foiled

Isis-inspired terror plot to murder hundreds in New York foiled

A Isis-inspired mass shooting and bomb plot designed to cause carnage in New York has been foiled by the FBI. Terrorists planned to kill people in Times Square, concert venues, and the subway system but fell foul of undercover agents.

I Didn't Borrow Money To Start My N200m Lekki Abula Spot- Iyabo Ojo


Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo who recently ventured into food business has said, she didn't take a loan to start her new business, but she saved instead. Iyabo however mentioned how she saved, what she sold to add to her savings and those who also contributed financially to make the business see daylight.

It’s no big deal if actresses sleep their ways to the top - Nollywood twins, Tracy and Treasure Daniels


Nollywood twins, Tracy and Treasure Daniels have been counting their blessings since they joined the Nigerian movie industry. Right now, the duo has added another feather to their caps with the production of a new movie entitled, Unknown Caller.

In this chat, the Ebonyi State-born thespians talk about their career and life as identical twins. Enjoy it.

I do not know how Evans was able to lure me into this crime - Civil engineering graduate laments


 53 -year-old suspected robber and kidnapper, Linus Opara, in his statement to newsmen said he is yet to understand how Evans, who did not attend any school, was able to lure him into kidnapping.

Linus, who is a Civil Engineering graduate said: ”Do not look at my white hair; it is not as a result of old age. Rather, my hair turned white because of long suffering after my graduation as a civil engineer from the University of Ibadan. It is still a surprise to me how an illiterate person like Evans was able to lure me into kidnapping and all his illicit business.

Blac Chyna's mom Tokyo Toni to sue Wendy Williams


Talk show host, Wendy Williams may be facing some lawsuit from Tokyo Toni soon.

Following Wendy clowning Tokyo for flirting with OJ Simpson, Tokyo, is reportedly spitting fire as she is threatening to sue the talk show host.

Oritsefemi Picks November 25th For White Wedding, Says My Wife Now In Charge Of My Children


Musical Taliban, Oritsefemi is a lucky man. According to him, he will be walking down the aisle on November 25th, 2017 with his heartthrob who already moved in with him shortly after their QUIET court wedding. Femi is however lucky in the sense that, his wife has been taking care of his two children from two women. He says, his wife has been taking the pains, well not pains, that she has accepted the joy of dropping off his kids at school and tries all her best to unite his family.

APC, PDP Are Expired Parties –Okupe


Former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, on Thursday in Ibadan described the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party as two spent parties that had misused their time in politics.

Okupe spoke at the 2017 South-West stakeholders’ summit of the Accord Party in the city.