Sunday 18 March 2018

Neymar Debuts New Hairstyle As He Recovers From Injury


Neymar has shown off his new dreadlocks haircut. The injured Paris Saint-Germain star is currently sidelined with a foot problem. He has undergone surgery on the troublesome toe.

And Neymar has decided to kill some time by getting his barnet done.

Burglar Found Sleeping Behind A Bar After Breaking Into A Nightclub


A bungling burglar was found fast asleep behind the bar of the nightclub he had broken in to. Drunk Trevor Palmer and three others were captured on CCTV entering the Basement Club, in Sunderland, in the early hours of the morning after the premises had closed for the night.

The men ransacked the venue and smashed their way into a safe to steal the contents.

The era of fuel scarcity is gone for good - NNPC


The Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, on Saturday assured Nigerians that the era of fuel scarcity is gone for good.

Receiving the Man of the Year Award from Nigeria NewsDirect newspaper, the NNPC GMD said that the corporation had learnt a great lesson during the recent fuel scarcity in the country.

Morocco budgets $15.8 billion for 2026 world cup


Host of the recently Championship of African Nations (CHAN) Morocco have proposed using 14 stadiums and budgeting to spend 15.8 billion dollars on infrastructure if it wins the right to host the World Cup soccer finals in 2026, the country’s bid committee announced at a news conference on Saturday.

The country however said it will not need to build new stadium but will renovate and modify existing venues and add temporary capacity to others, said candidature chairman Moulay Hafid Elalamy, who is also a government minister.

Nigerian rapper Falz lands a lead role in an American movie


It all looks like the year 2018 will be a very big one for Nigerian rapper, Falz, real name Folarin Falana, and also called Falz the Badt Guy. The comic actor cum musician will be making his Hollywood debut as a lead role actor in a new TV series titled “Church.”


Falz, who is popular for his role as Segun in “Jenifa’s Diary,” inked a multi-season deal with BLK PRIME – an American entertainment company funded by the Silicon Valley EFC Investment Group – and is expected to star as William Randolph Church, a charismatic Nigerian billionaire in the TV series.

I can stay for months without sex – Actress Sylvia Anyanwu

I can stay for months without sex - Actress Sylvia Anyanwu lailasnews

Nollywood actress Sylvia Anyanwu, has opened up in an interview that she can stay off sex for months.

Sunnewsonline hooked up with the actress and she talked about her marriage and how she has been able to keep it intact since her wedding in July 2016.

Female teacher suspended for having sex with many of her students

Female teacher suspended for having sex with many of her students lailasnews 3

A married female teacher has been suspended by the education authorities for allegedly having sex with some of her students in school.

The teacher identified as Tiffany Eichler, 36, is under investigation in Canton, Ohio after she went to school officials when some of the pupils and parents reportedly blackmailed her.

Disappointed robber demands refund of bribe he paid to police


A suspected robber shocked so many in the court in Machakos County of Kenya after he requested that the Police refund him the bribe which they collected from him after they initially agreed to quell the case.

According to the Daily Nation, Mutinda Kilonzo revealed to the court that he was escorted by police officers to the bank where he withdrew an amount of Sh200,000 and paid to them to fulfill his part of the agreement aimed at his release.

Police attacks Peace Corps Commandant, seizes uniform


A police sergeant, Oluwole Oke, has been accused of physically attacking the Osun State Commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria, PCN, Paul Ayinde.

He was also said to have confiscated the uniform of the corps member.

The commandant told Punch that one of his men was driving along the Ede-Ife Road when a team of policemen stopped him at a checkpoint at Agbungbu village.

Buhari commissions N50bn Sugar plant enabled by Jonathan’s sugar policy

ANALYSIS: Buhari commissions N50bn Sugar plant enabled by Jonathan’s industrialisation policy

Last Thursday President Muhammadu Buhari  commissioned the N50 billion Sunti Golden Sugar Estate which is said has capacity  to employ up to 10,000 people directly.

Speaking in Sunti in Mokwa local government area on Thursday, Buhari said the magnitude of investment in the sugar estate is a clear manifestation that the policies on economic diversification  of the government is attracting the right kind of support and engagement.

Romanian Court Declares a Man Dead Despite Him Being Alive


A 63-year-old Romanian man named Constantin Reliu is officially considered "dead" by the Romanian government, despite being alive and well. Reliu was deported back to Romania after living in Turkey for 20 years. When he arrived, border officials told him he was declared legally dead in 2016 and would have to pass several tests to prove his identity.
The Associated Press reports that Reliu went through hours of questioning, took his fingerprints, and had his body measurements taken to see if his proportions corresponded to his old passport photo. The tests confirmed his identity.

Kebbi marries off 100 widows, divorcees in mass wedding


The Kebbi Government on Saturday married off 100 widows and divorcees in a mass wedding held in the palace Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samila Mera.

The marriages were arranged by the state and Argungu Local Governments to reduce the number of women, widowed or divorced, left to fend for themselves and their children.

Salah scores four goals as Liverpool trash Watford


Mohamed Salah scored four goals as Liverpool moved up to third in the Premier League table by thrashing Watford at Anfield.

Salah danced through Watford's defence to score early in the game before poking home Andy Robertson's cross late in the first half.

Why I Exposed Senators’ Salaries – Shehu Sani


The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani has explained the reason behind his revelation of the hidden salaries of senators.

He said his revelation was to save the dignity and integrity of the National Assembly that had been stained.

He urged Nigerians to brace up and demand to know the running cost of the presidency and the judiciary for accountability.

Aisha Buhari becomes UNAIDS Special Ambassador


The Joint UN Programme on HIV and AIDS has appointed wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, as UNAIDS Special Ambassador for the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Promotion of Treatment for Children living with HIV in Nigeria.

Communications and Global Outreach Officer, UNAIDS Nigeria, Mr. Charles-Martin Jjuuko, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.

Buhari cancels trip to Rwanda


President Muhammadu Buhari may have cancelled his plan to attend the extraordinary meeting of African Union Heads of State and Government billed to hold in Kigali, Rwanda on Wednesday.

Buhari was said to have been scheduled to leave Nigeria on Monday before the cancellation of the trip.

Buhari threatens to sack heads of 50 government agencies


President Muhammadu Buhari has threatened to sack chief executives of federal parastatals and agencies that fail to appear before the National Assembly to defend their budgets.

It was learnt that Buhari made his position known during a meeting he had with the leadership of the National Assembly at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday evening.

"Staphylococus Aureus Is A Scam In Nigeria" - UK Based Physician Cries Out


Dr Maduka C Ogwueleka (MBBS, MRCPUK) has come out to clear us on why Staphylococcus aureus diagnosis is a scam in Nigeria.

According to the UK based physician, staphylococcus causing low sperm count is a scam in Nigeria’s medical world, there is no such disease.

He explained that Staphylococcus aureus organisms are ubiquitous and can be found all over our bodies including our skin and as such can contaminate swabs and give you a wrong result.

Governor Obiano Sworn-In For Second Term (Photos)


Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra State and his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke were on Saturday sworn-in for second term in office with a pledge for more remarkable achievements.
Newsmen report that Obiano and Okeke accompanied by their wives were sworn-in by the Anambra State Chief Judge, Justice Peter Umeadi, at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka.

Court Awards N1m To Nollywood Actress Beaten By A Soldier (Pics)


The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, has been found guilty of human rights violation against an actress Ebere Ohakwe, by a Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State
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The court awarded N1 million in favour of Ohakwe against the Army and ordered the Division to tender an unreserved apology to the applicant. .

Nigerian Prostitute Based In Europe Begs Her Madam To Let Her Go (Photos, Video)


A young lady who was trafficked through the Mediterranean desert via Libya into Europe for prostitution - has begged her Madam identified as Queen Godwin to let her go. According to a report by Aolat Oluwatomisin, Jennifer was billed to pay Queen €35,000 of which she had paid €30,000 remaining €5,000 (all this money was paid out of Jennifer's proceeds from prostituting herself as she was compelled to).

Seven Dead As Plane Crashes Into House In Philippine (Photos)


At least seven people were killed when a small plane crashed into house while trying to take off just outside the Philippine capital on Saturday , police and aviation officials said .
The twin- engined aircraft crashed into a house just after taking off in Plaridel town , killing all five aboard as well as at least two people others on the ground , said Superintendent Julio Lizardo 

Man Arrested By NDLEA While Sleeping Near Indian Hemp Farm In Edo (Photo)


A Human Rights activist, Kola Edokpayi has secured the release of one Abubakar, a Machine Operator who was wrongly arrested by officers of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on the 28th day of February, 2018 at his camp at about 2am where they legitimately engage in bush sawing of timber.

Indigenes Now Pay Herdsmen To Enter Their Own Farms In Delta – Governor Okowa


The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has lamented the incursion of herdsmen into the state.

The governor made this known on Friday while receiving the Assistant Inspector General in charge of Zone 5, Rasheed Akintunde in Delta.

Akintunde was on a familiarisation tour of the state police command.

Reno Omokri Visits Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Home, Says "She Should Be President" (PHOTOS)


Former Special Assistant to President Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri, visited former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at her home.

According to the US-based pastor, the visit afforded both the opportunity to exchange copies of their books.

"If Fulanis Are Killers, Igbos Are Armed Robbers & Yorubas Are 419ners" - Momoh


Standing in the society spew this kind of jaggon "comparism'? Why do we as a country give clowns minister of information? Is that a criteria for securing that post?

Former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh, has wondered why Nigerians don’t address the Igbos as armed robbers, Yorubas as 419ers but paint Fulanis as killers. Momoh further claimed that armed herdsmen that were killing and maiming Nigerians were not from the country.