Sale prices for second-hand private jets fall by 35%

Billionaires and larger corporates have had tens of millions of dollars wiped off the value of their business jets, as massive oversupply in the run-up to the 2008-2009 credit crisis in Europe has left the industry awash with pre-owned aircraft.

Prices for second-hand private jets, many of which have barely been flown, have dropped as much as 35 per cent over three years to the end of April. The average price of a pre-owned business jet has fallen from $13.7m in April 2014 to $8.9m, according to research by Colibri Aircraft, which specialises in the marketing, resale and purchase of pre-owned private aircraft.

Anambra doctors to screen guber aspirants

The Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State chapter, on Tuesday said it would participate actively in the process that would produce the next governor of the state on November 18.

It said the time when the elite stood aloof and allowed the barely educated to foist leaders on the people of the state had passed.

I Didn’t Issue A Statement On Lagos APC Primaries – Igbokwe

The Lagos State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe has urged the media and the general public to disregard the statement purportedly issued by him concerning the Lagos APC primaries as the statement was a forgery and the figment of the imaginations of cowardly interests that want to sow mischief and crisis in the party.

He said he never issued such statement and never got involved in any measure to undermine the integrity of the state party primaries as the statement alleged.

Gulf states considering new Qatar sanctions – UAE envoy

A Saudi-led bloc is considering fresh sanctions against Qatar that may include asking trading partners to choose between them or Doha, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador to Russia said.

In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, envoy Omar Ghobash said the expulsion of Qatar from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was “not the only sanction available” for the UAE and its allies.

Kenyan lawyer sues Israel over Jesus' crucifixion

After having his initial lawsuit in 2013 thrown out, a Kenyan lawyer, Dola Indidishas taken the Israeli government to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), over the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

According to Kenya Daily, Indidis intends to use the Bible as evidence in his pursuit of justice over the death of Jesus Christ who was killed by the Jews over 2000 years ago and is confident of winning the case.

Nigerian lesbian proposes to her girlfriend

Another Nigerian lesbian couple have decided to take their relationship to another height, as they’re now reportedly engaged to each other.

Man disgraced publicly over failure to pay ‘prostitute’ after service (Photos)

Making rounds online right now is a Nigerian Man who was disgraced publicly by a commercial sex worker!

The lady wearing a red top in the picture below, allegedly said to be a prostitute, was reportedly harassing the man  for allegedly sleeping with her and refusing to honour their financial agreement.

Woman dies, seven others injured as vehicle veers into thick forest in Plateau

A vehicle carrying members of one family on Wednesday veered into a thick forest in Hawan Kibo, along the Jos-Abuja road, killing a woman and leaving seven others with serious injuries.

Photos: Man Caught Trying To Steal A Piano Stripped, Flogged Openly

A man caught while trying to steal a piano in Agudama, Bayelsa was stripped and paraded before giving public flogging. Do you support the openly flogging? More photos....

Mum Dies After Boyfriend Doused Her In Petrol

A mum-of-two has died two years after her 'evil' ex-boyfriend doused her in petrol and set her alight.

Judy Malinowski survived fifth-degree burns to more than 80 per cent of her body after then-lover Michael Slager carried out the horrific attack in 2015.

Indonesia Imposes Travel Ban On Trump's Business Partner

Indonesian authorities have imposed a travel ban on tycoon and politician Hary Tanoesoedibjo, who is building resorts to be managed by Trump hotels, over an investigation into allegations he threatened a prosecutor via a text message.

Tanoesoedibjo has been given a 20-day overseas travel ban starting on June 22 based on a request by Indonesian police's criminal investigation unit Agung Sampurno, a spokesman at the immigration directorate said on Wednesday.

Woman has surgery to remove sex toy stuck in her bottom

A young woman had a four-inch sex toy surgically removed from her bottom after it almost left her needing a colostomy bag.

Emily Georgia, 20, was enjoying bedroom fun with a male acquaintance when the stainless steel sex toy vanished after he got "excited" and pushed too hard on it.

Teens aged 14-16 'steal Porsche ,$200k, blow the cash on gold teeth and sports cars for their moms'

Six teenage boys, aged between 14 and 16, are accused of stealing a Porsche and $200,000 during a Florida burglary - before blowing the cash on gold jewelry and teeth, and high end cars for themselves and their mothers.

The teens; Rural Scott, 15, Jeremiah Laplace, 15, Michael Bush, 14, Joshua Sargeant, 14, Shomari Smith, 14, and Walter Walker, 16, all from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, were charged with burglary and grand theft this week,Daily Mail reports.

Phone Belonging To Murdered Woman Lands Couple In Jail

Mobile phone belonging to 45-year-old Mrs. Amaka Okere, who was kidnapped and murdered in Mbieri, Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State, has landed a man in jail. 
The suspect, Emeka Adibe, upon who claimed his wife Monica gave him the phone, was paraded alongside his wife  by the Imo State Police Command in Owerri, yesterday. Mrs Adibe said it was her twin sister’s husband who gave her the phone. .

I’ve Not Seen My New Kids, Their Mum Has Been The One Sending Me PHOTOS’ – Harrysong On Stolen Baby PHOTOS

Alterplate Boss, Harrysong, who was slammed by fans after used ‘stolen baby photos’to celebrate the arrival of his twins, Perez and Tarela, in an interview he granted, has disclosed what really happened and why he used the photos.

Responding to the allegations in a chat with PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, he claimed the news broke while he and his entire team were on the set of a video shoot with Emarshall at Maryland, Lagos.

Coco Austin and baby daughter Chanel cool off in matching swimsuits in Arizona

Coco Austin and her one-year-old daughter Chanel beat the Arizona heat in matching swimsuits.

The 38-year-old reality star posted a photo on Instagram on Tuesday of herself cooling off in a swimming pool in an orange Sugar Dollz bikini.

Dad dumps three-year-old burn victim son in Calabar hospital

A three-year-old burn victim, Ozillia Alex-Adjissi, who was admitted at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) in Calabar, Cross River State, as a result of the injuries he suffered from a kerosene explosion, has been dumped in the hospital by his dad.

Queen To Get £6m Pay Rise

The Queen is to receive an 8% increase in income from public funds, after the Crown Estate's profits rose by £24m.

The Sovereign Grant, which pays for the salaries of her household, official travel and upkeep of palaces, is to increase by more than 拢6m in 2018/19.

Army Invades, Turns Lagos Hotel Into Operational Base

The management of Little Palace Hotel, Ishawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has accused the Nigerian Army of forcefully taking over its facility.

It alleged that the manager of the hotel, Friday Imhanzuria, was arrested and detained for over two months at the Nigerian Navy Base, Apapa, for demanding the reopening of the hotel.

Niger Governor Blows Hot, I’ve No Confidence In Nigerian Security Forces

The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, on Tuesday, said he had lost confidence in Nigeria’s security agencies and proposed that traditional rulers should be given security votes to help in curtailing the increasing rate of crime in the country.

Bello said, “Despite the huge amounts voted and given to security agencies monthly, they have failed in making the state and nation safer as crime seems to have become the order of the day.”

25-Year Old Murders Employer, 68, After She Turns Down His Love Proposal

A domestic worker from Gweru, Zimbabwe has been arrested for allegedly killing and subsequently burning the body of his 68-year-old employer after she turned down his love proposal.

Emmanuel Sibanda (25) of Plot 50 Ruby Farm yesterday appeared before Gweru magistrate Mr Musaiona Shortgame facing a charge of murder.  He was not asked to plead and remanded in custody to July 7 for confirmation of his warned and cautioned statement. Sibanda was advised to apply for bail at the High Court.

Herdsmen Kill 64-Year Old Father Of 7 In Ondo, Village Erupts In Street Protest

Suspected herdsmen have hacked to death, at a settlement in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, a 64-year-old man, Linus Ogehee.

Ogehee, a farmer from Ebonyi State, was found dead by his wife on Sunday with deep cuts and bullet wounds inflicted by herdsmen suspected to be Fulani.

Why Onyekuru snubbed Arsenal for Everton – Ahmedu

The Director of Aspire Football Dreams (Nigeria), Col. Sam Ahmedu (retd.), has said that Henry Onyekuru chose Everton over Arsenal, because the Toffees wanted him more.

Ahmedu played an important role in the development of Onyekuru. And although he admits he would have preferred him at Arsenal, he believes the move is a good one.

2 billion people now use Facebook

Facebook active users have reached two billion monthly, the social platform giant announced on Tuesday.

The milestone was reached as founder Mark Zuckerberg highlighted his new mission — not just connecting people, but helping them find common ground.

“As of this morning, the Facebook community is now officially 2 billion people!” Zuckerberg wrote in a post marking the milestone.

Police arrests 20 as cultists clash in Akure

Palpable tension has gripped the residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, following the gruesome killings of about ten cult members in the last few days.

The state police command in a swift response has confirmed the arrest of 20 members of different cult groups in the state.

The gangster war which started on Sunday evening extended till Monday evening with two members of a rival group killed within the town.

Real Madrid chief Perez praises James amid transfer talk

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez lauded James Rodriguez as one of the world’s best amid persistent speculation over the midfielder’s future.

James is largely expected to make a Madrid exit in the off-season, with Manchester United, Chelsea and AC Milan among those linked with a move.

Dangote reveals what gives him sleepless nights

The Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed a problem that causes him sleepless nights.

He said he finds it hard to sleep because of the current high rate of unemployment in Nigeria.

Dangote said this when a team of business executives from Lagos Business School (LBS), visited his multi-billion dollars refinery and petrochemical projects in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.

Messi’s star-studded wedding: Six things to expect

Football and showbiz stars gather in northern Argentina on Friday for Latin America's celebrity wedding bash of the decade when Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi marries his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo.

‘Battery is the only language my wife understands’ – Nigerian man accused of beating wife to pulp

A photojournalist accused of beating his wife to a pulp said on Tuesday battery was the only language the woman understands.

Francis Abiagan, an employee of Business Day Newspaper, said his wife of 10 years, Joy, had made life difficult for him since he brought his sick mother to their Ifo, Ogun State, residence.

Tonto Dikeh slams those insulting her for celebrating the dissolution of her marriage

Following the dissolution of her marriage after a long marital crisis that got her, her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill and family members slamming each other on the

media, which led to the refund of her bride price signalling the dissolution of her marriage, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh, who celebrated this dissolution has slammed those insulting her over the end of her marriage.