No religion encourages street begging – Gov. Bello’s aide

Tanko Ahmed, the Special Adviser to Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Religious Affairs, says street begging is a form of child labour not supported by any religion in the country.

Ahmed told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Tuesday that no religion encourages parents to give birth to children and throw them on the streets.

Balotelli must work harder to earn respect – Nice coach

Nice coach Lucien Favre has told German newspaper Tagesspiegel that his star striker Mario Balotelli must do more than just score goals.

Balotelli has hit 13 goals in 19 matches for the surprise Ligue 1 challengers, scoring twice as Lille were beaten 2-1 on Friday.

Plot To ASSASINATE Governor Nyesome Wike Uncovered!

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has alleged that the Inspector General Of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Kpotun Idris has contracted and mandated the new Police Commissioner in the state to ensure he is killed.

Mr Wike, in an interview with the Punch Newspaper, revealed that three candidates were interviewed with the mandate to ensure they kill him. But the IG eventually picked the one that said he will ensure he carries out the dastardly act with diplomacy.

Woman charged with raping and robbing male taxi driver

A woman has been charged with rape after it was alleged that she sexually assaulted a taxi driver at knifepoint.

Brittany Carter is alleged to have called for a cab to pick her and accomplices Cory Jackson and an unnamed person from a hotel in Findlay, Ohio, at around 4.25am in late January.

Nigerian Singer, Runtown Allegedly Buys His Manager’s Multi-million Naira Lamborghini

Wave-making Nigerian singer, Runtown has reportedly bought his manager’s black and white Lamborghini worth millions of naira.

It seems like the CEO of EricMany Records, Dilly Umenyiora has finally sold his black and
white Lamborghini to his, artiste, Runtown.

Nigerian men love ass than boobs – Actress Evia Simon

Booty queen of Nollywood, actress Evia Simon, has hugged headlines after headlines on account of her curvy figure and her bum that is as rude as it is confrontational.

The actress once told Vanguard in a chat that even fellow women embarrass her over her big bum, recounting an experience where a woman followed her for a distance just to have a feel of her butt to ascertain whether it is real or not. It is very real.

Atletico Madrid best place for ‘genius’ Griezmann – Filipe Luis

Filipe Luis has said “genius” striker Antoine Griezmann could not be at a better club than Atletico Madrid.

The defender said Atletico were “growing all the time” and urged Griezmann to stay.

Griezmann’s future remains uncertain, with his adviser claiming last week that Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona had all asked about him.

Man kills 65-year-old woman with hoe in Jigawa

The Police in Jigawa have arrested a 25-year-old man accused of killing a 65-year-old woman in Taura Local Government Area of the state.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Jinjiri Abdu, confirmed the arrest in Dutse on Tuesday.

Jinjiri said that the suspect allegedly attacked the victim, identified as Baba Uwa, with a hoe while working on her farm.

Zambian police seal off opposition leader’s home

Zambian police on Tuesday surrounded opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema’s home in the capital, his party’s spokesman said.

Authorities however could not immediately say why they had sealed off the politician’s residence.

Hichilema, a wealthy economist, was defeated by President Edgar Lungu in an election in August 2016, which he described as fraudulent.

74-year-old US governor resigns over sex scandal

The governor of the conservative southern US state of Alabama resigned Monday, shortly after lawmakers began impeachment proceedings linked to his affair with a senior aide that was made public in humiliating detail.

Robert Bentley, 74, pleaded guilty in an agreement with prosecutors on Monday to two misdemeanor campaign violations and is barred from seeking public office again.

Ugandan activist charged for calling President, Yoweri Museveni 'a pair of buttocks'

Ugandan activist Stella Nyanzi has been charged with cyber harassment over a Facebook post in which she referred to President Yoweri Museveni as "a pair of buttocks", a reference which her official charge sheet has described as "obscene or indecent".

Unexpectedly, there is no mention in the official charges of the insults she aimed at First Lady Janet Museveni, BBC reports.

However, abusing the president is a criminal offence and easier to prosecute if proven.

Okorocha: "What Fits Me Is President, Not Governor"

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State says he finds himself better placed as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria than being a governor.

Okorocha told journalists in Owerri yesterday, that as much as he has made up his mind not to challenge President Muhammadu Buhari, in 2019 presidential poll, he would offer himself for the position after the end of Buhari’s tenure.

Skye Bank Blocks Patience Jonathan From Accessing Her Unfrozen Account

Reports say when Mrs. Jonathan got to the bank to withdraw from her account, she was not granted access on the ground that the EFCC has blocked the account again.


Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan was reportedly blocked from accessing her newly unfrozen bank account.

Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of a Federal High Court in Lagos had last Thursday issued an order unfreezing Mrs Jonathan's account in the Skye Bank, which contains $5.8million.

FRSC Recalls Kumapayi, Rivers Commander, Officers Who Cut Female Officials’ Hair

The Federal Road Safety Commission’s Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered the recall of the Rivers State Sector Commander and other officers concerned in the raving issue of cutting of some female officers’ hair.

The female officers were allegedly carrying long hair in the Rivers State Sector Command, Portharcourt.

Photos: EFCC Investigating N250m Cash Haul in Lagos

A whistleblower yesterday led operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to intercept huge sums of money in various currencies at the popular Balogun Market in Lagos. 

 The monies include €547,730 and £21,090 as well as N5,648,500.

Man Who Breaks Into Shops To Steal Rods Caught & Chained In Delta

According to a report by Sapele Oghenek,the thief pictured below whose name is Iyke was caught while stealing rods from a popular shop in Delta along Cemetery Road,Rainoil around 5am on April 10. When interrogated after receiving a series of beating from people, he admitted that this was not his first time. According to him,he resides at Crudas road.