Wike revokes certificate of occupancy of Port Harcourt hotel where Amaechi lodges

The dispute between Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, and Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, is far from over as the governor has ordered the revocation of the certificate of occupancy of Novotel Hotel, Port Harcourt, one of the places where Amaechi lodges whenever he visits the state.

A certificate of occupancy is a document issued by a government agency to certifying a building’s compliance with applicable codes and other laws.

Too much painful sex, please divorce Us - wife begs court

The marriage between a certain Mrs Esther Adaramola and her husband have come to an end as the housewife on Wednesday consented to her husband’s application for divorce. According to Esther, she can no longer withstand her husband’s constant sexual demands and rigorous love-making.

OAP, Others Arraigned for Murder Of 17-Year Old

Oriyomi Hamzat, a radio presenter in Ibadan, Oyo state, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Magistrates for the alleged murder of a 17-year-old boy.

Police arrested the defendant after the body of the young man was found in his car.

According to reports, the deceased was an orphan raised in an unregistered orphanage home, which allegedly belongs to the suspect.

We are not your enemy, US tells North Korea

After months of tense relations, the United States has said it does not pose a threat to North Korea, and that a regime change in the country is not its agenda.

Rex Tillerson, US secretary of state, on Tuesday said his country and North Korea are not enemies.

“We do not seek a regime change, we do not seek the collapse of the regime, we do not seek an accelerated reunification of the peninsula, we do not seek an excuse to send our military north of the 38th parallel,” said Tillerson while speaking at the state department press briefing.

Two fake blind beggars arrested at Imo varsity

Policemen attached to the Imo State University, Owerri, have arrested two fake blind beggars on the varsity’s campus.

Their arrest, our correspondent learnt on Tuesday, followed intelligence information given to the police by some students of the institution, that the two young men who had been begging for alms on the campus were not blind as they had claimed.

Couple ordered to pay $1M in damages after blasting wedding photographer to media

A Texas couple has been ordered to pay their wedding photographer more than $1 million in damages after a jury ruled they launched an online smear campaign that destroyed her reputation and business.

The case was settled Monday after it was determined Neely and Andrew Moldovan “wrongfully attacked” Andrea Polito and her company Andrea Polito Photography Inc. in pursuing “an extensive social media campaign against her,” according to a press release cited by WFFA.

(Photo)They stripped my house bare- Jonathan confirms theft by 6 policemen

Former President, Dr. Goodluck  Ebele Jonathan, said, yesterday, that his house in Gwarimpa, Abuja, was stripped bare by thieves who carted away all movable items in the house.

Jonathan, who spoke through a statement issued by his spokesman, Ikechukwu Eze, last night, said

Bride Shoots At Husband Of Few Hours Due To Minor Argument

Police has arrested a 25-year old bride for shooting at her husband just hours after they tied the knot.

The bride Kate Elizabeth Prichard, got into an argument with her new husband James Jarid Burton, 30, outside the Clarion Inn motel in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, US. In what can only be described as a swift action, Kate pulled out a gun from beneath her wedding dress, pointed it at her new husband's head and fired it.

Boko haram murders 7 as they storm Adamawa community

7 people have been confirmed dead following an attack at an Adamawa community by Boko Haram terrorists

Reports have it that the terrorists attacked Mildo community, Madagali Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday morning.

Plus-size pole dancing instructor is showing everyone that sexy doesn’t have a size limit

If Kim K’s known for one feature, it’s her impressively large backside .

It’s the peach emoji made flesh – no matter how much you squat, the chances of you ever having a bum the size of hers is pretty negligible.

But that hasn’t stopped one TV personality and former Versace model from trying.

Nigeria demands return of proceeds of crime

Nigeria is using legal and diplomatic channels to ensure the return of all stolen funds stashed abroad, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption in Nigeria Prof Bolaji Owasanoye has told a conference in Britain.

He also urged western governments to repatriate to Nigeria all the “disgorged profits” and fines imposed on companies caught giving bribes in Nigeria.

‘Mad man’ kills stepsister, injures 2 others in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested one Chima Odo, suspected to be a lunatic, over the alleged killing of his step-sister, Ndidiamaka Odo.

A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Ebere Amaraizu, said that the suspect also inflicted injuries on two other family members – his step-mother, Cordelia Odo, and another step-sister, Neriruka Odo.

Auto crashes claimed 2,673 lives in six months, says bureau

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said no fewer than 2,673 people died in road accidents between January and June this year. The figure implies that an average of 15 persons were killed daily by crashes nationwide during the period under review.

The bureau, in its Road Transport Data for the first and second quarters of the year posted on its website yesterday, further clarified that 1, 466 died in the first quarter while second quarter claimed 1,207 lives.

I will speak with Nnamdi Kanu and he’ll listen - Orji Kalu

Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state, has promised to engage Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), in a discussion.

Speaking at a joint press conference with members of the coalition of northern groups (CNG) in Abuja on Tuesday, Kanu said he tried the approach when he was governor and it worked.

He said the agitation for the sovereign state of Biafra has done a lot of damage to the economy of the south-eastern part of the country.

$100M Lawsuit: Kim, LuMee Fire Back

Kim Kardashian and LuMee - makers of her fave illuminated phone case say they have proof they didn't steal another company's tech, and it includes a government stamp of approval.

LuMee is firing back at the $100 million lawsuit filed by Snaplight, saying if anything, it's the one getting ripped off. In fact, LuMee points out it sued Snaplight first, back in November 2016.

Kanye Sues For $10M

Kanye West's touring company is suing Lloyd's of London to get its money back for the shortened Saint Pablo tour, and says the insurer is trying to peddle a marijuana-based excuse for NOT paying.

According to docs, Very Good Touring filed a claim with Lloyd's back in November. You'll recall Kanye pulled the plug on his remaining tour dates after spending 8 days at UCLA Medical Center in late November.

APC has derailed - Atiku

Ex- Vice President and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Tuesday disclosed that for the ruling party to succeed it must work together with the Legislature and the Executive.

Abubakar said the party has failed to organize statutory meetings for the organs of the party adding that saying that lack of internal democracy has made APC and other political parties “undemocratic.”

Lagos records 574 cases of domestic violence, sexual harassment

Governor Akinwumi Ambode says 574 cases of domestic violence and sexual harassment were recorded between last June and the sixth month of this year in Lagos State.

The disclosure comes in the wake of the death of a 14-year-old Junior Secondary School (JSS) student, Obiamaka Orakwue, who was recently raped to death in her Abule Ado neighbourhood of the state.

Freed Lagos pupils begin trauma therapy

The freed six pupils of the Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, have commenced therapeutic treatment ,to relieve them of the trauma of their captivity.

The children were debriefed for about four hours on Monday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja.

Man ‘marries’ his laptop, sues for state recognition and a wedding cake

A man who married his laptop is suing the state for his wedding to be recognized with a wedding cake .

Chris Sevier says that if same-sex couples are able to get married and demand that Christian bakers make them wedding cakes, then he should be allowed to marry his laptop and demand a cake to celebrate the union between one man and one machine.

Ronaldo denies tax fraud at court hearing

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo denied hiding millions of euros in income at a court hearing near the Spanish capital on Monday where he was charged with tax evasion.

The Portuguese — the world’s highest paid sportsman according to Forbes magazine — is the latest football star to fall foul of Spain’s taxman.

He follows in the footsteps of his arch-rival, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, who was found guilty of the same offence last year.

Police uncover shrine with graves, arrest traditional ruler over Badoo killings

Following the gruesome murder of four family members at Ibeshe, Ikorodu on Sunday, the Lagos State Police Command has arrested the Baale of Ipakodo, a town on the outskirt of Ikorodu and the three others.

The command has also uncovered a shrine in the area believed to be the domain of the dreaded Badoo cult group. The operation, which was carried out in the early hours of yesterday, was led by Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, Imohinmi Edgal.

Amaechi must be probed, Wike insists

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that there exists evidence of corruption against the immediate past administration of Chibuike Amaechi.

Wike told Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in Port Harcourt yesterday that Amaechi admitted paying $39 million for a non-existent Justice Karibi Whyte Mega Specialist Hospital and sold the state’s gas turbines.

Father burns son with iron, ties him to window after church leader said he was a wizard

A father of five, Austin Segun, who tied his 13-year-old son to a burglar-proof for three days because a Church leader said the boy was a wizard, has been given an ultimatum to leave Eruemukohwarien community, Ughelli North LGA of Delta State.

Mr. Segun was said to have been released on bail after he was arrested and detained at the Ughelli ‘A’ Division Police Station over the incident. The victim, Tobi Segun, who just finished his Primary 6 School Leaving Certificate exams, was rescued by a group of vigilante, who heard him whimpering at about 2a.m. 

Man Impregnates Sister In-law, Says He Is Ready To Marry Her

Joseph Odeh, a 37-year old man has successfully broken the bond between two sisters after impregnating his sister in-law.

According to reports, Odeh, impregnated his sister-in-law, Joy, in Akwanga, Nasarawa State due to his wife Maria's inability to bear kids.