Saturday, 25 March 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to be opened March 29


An airport named after Cristiano Ronaldo in his native Madeira, Portugal will be opened on March 29.

The Real Madrid forward, follows in the footsteps of celebrities like John Lennon, after the Aeroporto Da Madeira was named after him.

Barcelona to name stadium after Johan Cruyff


Barcelona have confirmed that they have decided to name a new ground after their former player and manager, Johan Cruyff.

It will be a part of a series of tributes to honour the Dutch legend.

Cruyff passed on a year ago at 68.

Nollywood script writer, Chike Bryan, has died


Nollywood script writer, director & producer, Chike Bryan, has died. According to reports, the father of five died after he received a call from home while on his way to work yesterday March 24th. He reportedly developed stroke after the shock he suffered from the call he got and died hours later at the Lagos State Teaching hospital. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Judge who blocked Trump's revised travel ban gets death threats


US authorities have revealed that Justice Derrick Watson, the federal judge from Hawaii who blocked president Donald Trump's revised travel ban has received numerous threats against his life. FBI spokeswoman Michele Ernst said Thursday that the agency is aware of reports of threatening messages against Watson, who presides over cases in Hawaii, and is prepared to help if necessary.

Meet the first animal evangelist of the Lord’s Chosen church


After all, the bible made reference to God raising stones to praise him if man will not, so it’s no surprise that a horse is doing evangelism. It's like men have refused to do it.

John Dumelo allegedly caught with 2 missing government vehicles


Government agents have caught popular actor, John Dumelo, with two state vehicles. One of the vehicles is a Toyota Land Cruiser V8, according to a report by the Daily Guide.
He was said to have been caught with the Land Cruiser at a spraying shop in Accra where he had allegedly taken it to be resprayed. The vehicle is said to be one of the 200 vehicles the presidency says are missing.

Our victim didn’t have N10m, so we took his heart for ritual – Murder suspects


Four suspects have been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for killing a trader, Akintoye Oyeyemi, and removing his heart for ritual purposes.
Commissioner of Police in the state, Abiodun Odude, said while parading the suspects at the state police command, Eleiyele, Ibadan that two of the suspects, Gbenga Babalade, 40, and Tunde Jimoh, 37, killed the victim in a cashew plantation farm in Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State, believing that he had N10m with him.

Police Intercepts NSCDC Patrol Van Loaded With Illegally Refined Oil


The Nigeria Police have arrested two serving officers of the Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) ‎for dealing in suspected illegally refined petroleum product AGO (diesel) with a patrol van belonging to organization.
According to the police, the coordinated operation was carried out by IGP’s Special Task Force on Petroleum/Illegal Bunkering in Bayelsa State.
The police in a statement by its FPRO, Moshood Jimoh said the laboratory analysis carried out by Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC) revealed that the products were off specification.

“I have forgiven my girlfriend who poured acid on me”, She Can Now Marry Whoever She Wants — Victim


An acid attack victim, Iniubong Ime, has disclosed that he has forgiven his 20-year-old girlfriend, Lucy Daniel, who poured an acid on him.
According to the 24-year-old Ime, Lucy can go ahead and marry anybody she wants as his relationship with her has ended.

MTN Nigeria Loses as 714,000 Internet Subscribers


Nigeria’s telecommunications networks lost 1,275,573 internet users in February, with MTN losing  714,700 subscribers, the highest.

The Nigerian Communication Commission made the disclosure in its internet subscribers’ data for February.

The publication indicated that internet users on both Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) networks dropped from 91,304,755 in January to 90,029,182 in February.

Pastor Lands in Trouble After Gifting Married Woman a Set of Panties


A Zimbabwean pastor has landed in trouble after he gave a married congregant an underwear gift. He was found guilty and fined a beast (alternatively US$400), by Chief Nyamandi of Masvingo.

According to H-metro, Innocent Bhera tried to fight his innocence all the way to the High Court but still lost the case and is now left with no option but to pay the fine.

Bhera was dragged to Chief Nyamandi’s court in Gutu district of Masvingo after giving Leonard Machingauta’s wife a wrapped parcel, which he asked her not to open until she was alone.

Westminster Attack: London Terrorist Linked to Nigeria


It has been revealed that the stepdad of the London attacker, Khalid Masood, is of Nigerian origin.

According to The SUN, the man, Khaleed, was born as Adrian Russel, but later adopted his mother’s husband’s surname, Ajao.

The U.S Secret Service Can No Longer Afford the Trump Large Family Lifestyle


The American Secret Service's budget have revealed that the security at the President Trump's private residence at Trump Tower, his large family and unusual living situation are apparently weighing heavily on the nation's resources.

President Donald Trump’s frequent travel, large family and unusual living situation are apparently weighing heavily on the Secret Service’s budget.

Muslim woman branded a 'monster' for walking past Westminster attack victim speaks out


The Muslim woman criticised for ‘casually’ walking past a victim of the Westminster terror attack has spoken out.
Twitter users branded the woman a ‘monster’ after she was pictured seemingly walking past a female victim lying on the ground during the terror attack on Wednesday.
But the woman, who has not been named, has defended herself and said she had actually been helping the victims and was ‘devastated’ after witnessing the attack.

First Speaker of Gombe House of Assembly, Abdullahi Kwado dies at 75


Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammad-Kwadon, who was the first Speaker of Gombe House of Assembly has died at the age of 75. Alhaji Habu Abdu, a lawyer and son of the deceased, confirmed this on Saturday.


He said the ex-speaker, who died on Saturday, had been buried according to Islamic rites. He is survived by four wives, 30 children and many grandchildren.

He was a teacher, administrator at the Local Government Service Commission and manger at Ashaka Cement Company.

Two charged over arms supply to French airport attacker

Two charged over arms supply to French airport attacker

French anti-terrorism judges have charged two men suspected of involvement in supplying a weapon to the gunman killed at Paris’s Orly airport after attacking soldiers, a judicial source said Saturday.
The suspects, aged 30 and 43, were charged Friday for “association with terrorist criminals” over the March 18 attack and are being held in custody, the source said.

Ex-President Jonathan assures PDP will bounce back

Ex-President Jonathan assures PDP will bounce back

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would resolve the crisis that engulfed it and come out stronger.
Jonathan expressed the optimism at his country home in Otuoke, Bayelsa when he received the report of the Gov Seriake Dickson-led PDP reconciliation Committee.
He said resorting to courts for political disagreements was abnormal.

Nine Men Dead After Sleeping with Woman Cursed by Her Husband


A 26-year-old Zimbabwean woman has left many people in shock after she revealed that nine men have died after sleeping with her.

While narrating the incident, Felistaus Jenje (26) said she believes that the runyoka spell (a traditional African Juju charm common among certain ethnic groups in Zimbabwe placed on a woman to prevent her from being promiscious) was cast when her husband, who she customarily married in 2008, forced her to close an okapi knife he had opened while he was accusing her of being a prostitute.

Real Madrid’s Isco rubbishes Barcelona transfer rumours

Real Madrid’s Isco rubbishes Barcelona transfer rumours

Real Madrid midfielder Isco has suggested that speculation linking him with Barcelona has been sparked to fill time during the international break.
The talented playmaker has been linked with several clubs over recent months, with his days at Santiago Bernabeu considered to be numbered.
A lack of regular starts in the Spanish capital, along with a contract that has less than 18 months left to run, has intensified the gossip surrounding the 24-year-old.

Mom Who beat Cancer while Pregnant Dies day after Giving Birth to Twins


A 30-year-old California mum, Jamie Snider, who beat cancer while she was pregnant with twins, died tragically Friday, just a day after giving birth to the babies. Snider who was a mother to two older daughters, had beaten cancer once before but lost an ovary in the process. She was shocked to learn she was pregnant with twins, but then during the ultra sound, doctors discovered an aggressive form of cervical cancer had returned.

RCCG Woman Rescued From Jumping Into Lagos Lagoon Reveals Her Problem


"As you are seeing me like this, well dressed, you would think am living fine. But in my heart is a heavy burden. A burden of huge debt, disappointment from trusting people and abandoned by a son I love and bought a car for. I am a moving corpse".

Shortly after the report of Mrs. Abigael Ogunyinka who was rescued by fishermen in Lagos Lagoon early Friday morning, another woman was today prevented at about 11:25 a.m from leaping into the Lagoon by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos state Police Command.

Patrick Vieira Tipped To Replace Wenger In 2018


Former Arsenal player, Paul Merson, has said that Arsene Wenger will spend another year as manager of the club, before he hands over to former captain, Patrick Vieira.
Wenger’s current deal expires at the end of this season and the 67-year-old is under pressure from aggrieved fans to step down.
But Merson feels he will sign a one-year extension and try to go out on a high.

Woman faces 10yrs imprisonment after improperly touching another female passenger on board flight


A 27-year-old Oregon woman, Heidi McKinney pleaded guilty on Friday to a felony assault charge that was filed after a female passenger complained that she had been groped during a flight from Las Vegas to Portland.

She was arrested May 8, 2016, after the Alaska Airlines Flight 621 landed at Portland International Airport.

NDLEA arrests drug dealers with N183m cannabis

NDLEA arrests drug dealers with N183m cannabis

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two suspected cannabis barons while also seizing 18,294kg of cannabis with an estimated street value of N183m.
One of the suspects, a Bauchi-based suspected cannabis dealer, Mohammed Mustapha was apprehended at Uzebba, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State where he was facilitating the shipment of 7,272kg of cannabis to Bauchi State.

Buhari orders Police to end wanton killings

Buhari orders Police to end wanton killings

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to stem the tide of violence and criminal activities ravaging different parts of the country.
It also emerged yesterday that Buhari considering visiting Sambisa forest, the former enclave of Boko Haram to declare open the Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship NASAC 2017 scheduled to begin on Monday.

Man Allegedly Set to Marry Two Women at the Sametime in Delta State


Emerging reports from the Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State reveals a man is allegedly scheduled to get married to two ladies on the same day.

The names of the lovebirds has been given as Janet, Osioni and Emamuzo. The rare marital event is set to take place on Sunday - 26th of March, 2017.

Beautiful Photos of a Nigerian mother, Her adorable Quadruplets and cute Daughter


The Nigerian woman, who is based in France and goes by the name "thequadrupletmamaandfive' on Instagram welcomed her adorable quadruplets...all boys, last year with her husband. They have also got a beautiful daughter. What a beautiful family she is got! 

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Photos: Ex House Of Reps Deputy Speaker, Ihedioha Celebrates 52nd Birthday In Abuja


Former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives. Fed. Republic of Nigeria,Rt. Hon Emeka Ihedioha,was a year older yesterday.To mark his 52nd birthday,friends,family members including his mum,children and others gathered at his Asokoro residence to celebrate with him.

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25-Year-Old Nigerian Drug Peddler Caught In India With 53 Grams Of Cocaine


A 25-year-old Nigerian national was arrested on Thursday, March 23, in Hyderabad, India on the charge of drug peddling after 53 grams of cocaine was found on him.

The accused, Ugochukwu Godpower, was nabbed from Banjara Hills area in the city during a joint operation while he was on his way to deliver cocaine to customers. 

Woman Rescued From Committing Suicide At Lagos Lagoon Over N150k Debt

Corpers In Kogi Secure The Release Of A Prisoner


Fate smiled on one Mr. Daniel Omunya who has been remanded in Okene prison, Kogi state for close to 2 years as he finally regained his freedom courtesy of some members of the National Youth Service Corps, Kogi state.

Stunning New Photos Of Ex Big Brother Naija Housemate, Gifty


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Tonto Dikeh Dazzles In New Photo, Meets Wife Of Kebbi State Governor


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EFCC Boss, Magu, Faces Fresh Probe Over 2 Abuja Mansions as DSS Tells Presidency He's Fraudulent


Powerful forces, within and outside of government who are certainly not disposed to his continued stay in office, have intensified efforts to break down the defence lines of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu,

One of such moves, Saturday Sun learnt, is an ongoing discreet investigation into the true ownership of two mansions on different streets in high brow Maitama area of Abuja. The buildings are allegedly linked to his wife. A highly placed source told Saturday Sun that the houses being investigated are located in Danube Street, Maitama and Missouri Street, off Colorado Close, Ministers Hill, also in Maitama. The two properties were said to have been bought last year.

Neymar Agrees Deal with Chelsea as Barca Targets Mahrez

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Chelsea have apparently agreed a £155.5 million mega deal to sign Barcelona star Neymar but Antonio Conte has blocked the transfer, according to Tuttosport via Tuttomercatoweb.

Roman Abramovich has reportedly reached an agreement with Barcelona but Conte, who is still attracting interest from Inter, is keen to explore other targets.