Police uncover plot to attack Abuja transport network

The police said on Saturday it has uncovered a plot to attack the Abuja transport network.

The force said in a statement that the plot could be carried out by suicide bombers, using devices concealed in luggage at major bus stations.

Abuja has increasingly been targeted by Boko Haram sect, with three deadly bombings since April, including one in a bus park that killed at least 75 people, Reuters says.

“Credible intelligence indicates that terrorists have perfected a plot to carry out attacks on the Abuja transport sector. The move is intended to cause panic amongst Abuja residents and visitors,” police spokesman, Frank Mba, said in a statement.

Prostitutes take over 1004, Lekki, Oniru Estates

It’s no prostitution but clean business –Pimp

Some highbrow residential areas of Lagos especially estates reserved for the high net worth individuals have all virtually lost their prestige and serenity. This is certainly not just due to the conversion of buildings to business premises but the rate at which homes are being converted to brothels where young ladies are camped to meet the sexual needs of the rich and noble in such neighbourhood.

Six teenagers arrested for looting Savannah bank

Six young men were yesterday arrested by a team of anti- robbery policemen team attached to Area A Police Command, Lion Building around 8: 30 am, while they were looting properties from Savannah bank, at Broad Street, in Lagos Island.

An eye witness, who witnessed the incident told Saturday Vanguard that he observed that the arrested armed robbers were all teenagers between the ages of 18 to 20.

Some residents of the area who gathered at the crime scene identified some of the boys, saying that they had been tormenting residents of the area for a very long time.

They commended the Area Commander, Imohimi Edgal for the quick response of the policemen and the reduction of crime in the area.

Saturday Vanguard gathered that the suspects whose names were Ibrahim Luka, Kunle Malik, Sheriff Lawal , Tnde Basiru, Arif Sarumi, Lukman Ojikutu and Fidelis Joshua have been carrying out the dastardly act for a long time before the policemen were alerted following a tip-off from residents.

Some of the suspects,who tried to escape by attacking the policemen with cutlasses were shot in the leg by the policemen who were led by one Sargent Mohammed Akeem.

It was learnt that items recovered from the robbers included three cutlasses, one iron bar,one iron saw, and some quantities of cables. They were taken to Area A Command for interrogation and have been making useful statement to the police.

“Distress call was received from Ikeja control room that some armed robbers were operating at Savannah Bank, Broad Street The policemen stormed the area and these boys were arrested’ said a police source”

Video: When Being Extra Thirsty Goes Wrong!

Ghanaian Movie Producer Fond Of Sleeping With Young Girls Nabbed

A Ghanaian movie producer who has made sleeping with young girls another trade has been nabbed by the Police. His bubble however busted when he deceived a certain 17-year old girl that he can get her a movie role in an upcoming talk of the town movie.

He kept deceiving the girl for a while and later asked for sex, so he could get her on the final list, an act she consented to. Sadly she never got featured in the movie or any at that.

PDP House of Rep Aspirant Arrested For Robbery

Fresh facts have emerged that a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ayodeji Olumudi was also part of the arrested robbers by the Nigeria Police Force Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Adeniji-Adele Street, Lagos State.

The robbers are reportedly given gun by an All Progressives Congress Chieftain. The APC chieftain has been identified as Honourable Odeyemi Itunnu.

According to the police, Itunnu is also a Local Government Executive in Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State.

Lagos APC Youth Leader Condemns Carnage By Nigerian Army In Lagos

The Lagos APC Youth leader Mr. Omotayo Sanyaolu, has strongly condemned the Friday morning carnage perpetuated by men of the Nigerian Army on Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

A terse statement from the office of the APC’s Youth Leader reads, “The destruction of state-owned property by men and women, who ought to be prepared to die while safeguarding our collective existence,  is incomprehensible. This has again raised salient questions begging to be answered; who is the Nigerian's military serving? Do they represent the interest of the Nigeria people or a certain section? Is the Nigerian Army serving the interest of those who are bent on ‘capturing’ Lagos come 2015?”

#BlackChurchInc: New Documentary Black Church, Inc. Explores Controversy Of “Prophets For Profit”

“The film compares the black church’s origins to its modern day cultural relevance, and focuses on modern mega-churches and asks hard-hitting questions about service vs. the extravagant lifestyles of its multi-million dollar ministers and ministries. As the nation attempts to bounce back from a recession, mega-churches continue to raise hundreds of millions of dollars to fund their pastors’ exorbitant lifestyles.

Man Commits Suicide In Abeokuta After His Fiancée Dumped Him

According to The Punch, tragedy struck at the Onikolobo area of Abeokuta, Ogun State on Saturday when a 33-year-old man, Oluwatosin Otaiku, stabbed himself to death after his fiancee, Olaogun Oluwatoyin, discontinued the relationship. Otaiku allegedly killed himself after his woman told him she was no longer interested in the relationship. After the girlfriend made a U-turn, the deceased was said to have become worried, and this made neighbours, who were aware of the development, to intervene. Efforts were made to reconcile them.

Chibok Girls’ Abduction: Military Arrests Key Suspect, Babuji Ya’ari

The Special Forces have arrested a top intelligence operative of the Boko Haram sect. The suspect is believed to have spearheaded the abduction of the female students of Government Secondary, Chibok, on April 14, 2014, the Defence Headquarters said in a statement on Monday. The statement by the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, named the Boko Haram operative as Babuji Ya’ari, said to be a businessman and leader of a youth vigilance group, popularly known as the Civilian JTF.

Man Rapes Neighbour’s 9-Year Old Daughter

The police at Ilasamaja division on Monday, arrested a factory worker, Victor Nkoli for allegedly having carnal knowledge of his neighbour’s 9-year old daughter two months after his wedding with his wife in Lagos State, western Nigeria.

The incident happened at Gbadamosi Street, Ilasamaja, Lagos where the suspect and the parent of the victim reside.

Doctor’s report obtained at General Hospital, Isolo, confirmed that the little girl was defiled and had infection that has been causing her itches in her private part.

The police source confirmed that the doctor’s report confirmed that the victim was infected with a disease called staphylococus.

The victim alleged that Nkoli, who hails from Isiala Ngwa in Abia State, had defiled her on several occasions whenever her mother left her at home and went to work.

Trouble started for Nkoli when the victim’s teacher observed she was not concentrating in the class and was always busy scratching her private part and was not walking properly in school.

This prompted the teacher to ask her what happened to her and she revealed that Nkoli has been having sex with her and told her not to tell anyone.

She also said after the sex in his one-room apartment, he would give her N50 to buy biscuits and sweets.

The school management contacted her mother and informed her their observation and what the victim said.

Consequently, the mother reported the matter to the police and Nkoli was arrested.

While the victim was referred to the General Hospital at Isolo, the hospital’s medical report  confirmed the defilement and infection.

When P.M.NEWS contacted Nkoli, he denied the allegation and said he only  assisted the victim whenever her mother went to work.

He said the mother separated from her husband who returned to his home town in Akwa Ibom State and since then, the victim has been living with her mother alone.

“I just married and wedded two months ago and I have been living peacefully with my wife before this incident,” he said.

He said he was shocked when the girl told the police that he had sex with her, but could not explain why she singled him out among those living in the compound.

Nkoli was charged before Ilasamaja Magistrate’s court on Monday for the alleged rape. However, he was returned back to the police cell at Ilasamaja Division because the court did not sit after he was referred to a family court.

Police sources confirmed that he will be arraigned at the family court at Ikeja, on Tuesday because of the age of the victim.

Sanchez 'would prefer Arsenal move over Liverpool'

Chile star Alexis Sanchez wants to stay at Barcelona next season – but would allegedly prefer to join Arsenal over Liverpool if he is forced to move this summer.

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, the 25-year-old is ‘happy’ in Spain and wants to spend at least one more season at Barcelona.

Photo: Police van left suspended three-storeys high over town

A policeman had some explaining to do after the van he was driving ended up wedged between two buildings suspended three-storeys high.

Park He, 35, was heading back to the police station in Shandong Province, East China, when suddenly he spotted a car on the wrong side of the road.

Joseph Yobo Retires From International Football

Joseph Yobo has called time on his international career after becoming the first Nigerian to reach 100 caps. The defender marked his final game with a stirring performance in defence, blotted only by a late own goal in a 2-0 loss to France in the World Cup round of 16 fixture.

He told KickOffNigeria.com after the game that it is over. "This is it. I've had some great years playing for Nigeria and it has been a wonderful experience, but it's time to face my family now and concentrate on my club career."

Davido Wins Best African Act at 2014 BET Awards

Davido has won the 2014 BET Award for Best African Act, which was revealed at a pre-event taping in Los Angeles ahead of the main award ceremony on Sunday night.

OBO shared his victory with fans saying, ” Thanks to all my fans!! WE WON @BETAwards BEST AFRICAN ACT 2014!! so happy!! Time to party!”

We must beat Nigeria — Benzema

France top striker, Karim Benzema has warned his French squad to get serious for a tough encounter with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the second round of the World Cup insisting that they must do everything to beat the African champions.

Bonus standoff won't affect players - Yobo

Joseph Yobo says Thursday's bonus standoff will not distract the Super Eagles when they play France on Monday.

The Nigeria players boycotted training as they demanded advance payment of the graduated appearance they had agreed with the NFF.

Photos: 34 weeks pregnant, Alysia Montano competes at USAs National Championships

Alysia Montano's streak of USA 800m titles was snapped today at four, but the 28 year-old from Canyon Country, Calif., couldn't be happier.  In fact, she got a standing ovation from the small afternoon crowd gathered here at Hornet Stadium at Sacramento State University after she crossed the finish line of her preliminary dead last in 2:32.13.

Super Eagles Boycott Training In Money Row

The Nigeria squad at the World Cup have missed a scheduled training session in a row over bonus money.

BBC Sport understands the players believe they are each $15,000 (£8,800) short of what they were expecting for reaching the last 16 in Brazil.

They refused to train in Campinas on Thursday and officials later confirmed the session had been cancelled.

Barca hope to get Suarez for just £40m as transfer talks begin

Barcelona think they will be able to sign Luis Suarez for a knock-down £40million following his biting shame at the World Cup in Brazil.

The news comes as the Catalan club begin negotiations to try and lure the Uruguayan to the Nou Camp, with his lawyer flying into Spain to discuss personal terms.

Boy breaks into Ronaldo's hotel room, he lets him stay

 

A 15-year-old Brazilian boy successfully breached security to get into Cristiano Ronaldo’s hotel room at the World Cup.

According to Globo, the youngster, named Yago Leal, met the Portugal star after climbing the hotel in Brasilia where Portugal stayed for their clash with Ghana.

Wenger confirms Vidal interest

Arsene Wenger has revealed his admiration for Arturo Vidal amid talk that he is set for a £44million transfer to Arsenal.

Vidal, who plays for Italian side Juventus, has been strongly linked with a transfer away from Serie A in recent weeks.

Woman arraigned for stabbing hubby’s friend

A housewife,Temitope Ajayi, 28, has been arraigned before a Magistrate court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, today docked for allegedly stabbing and pouring urine on her husband’s female friend.

The accused was reported to have stabbed one Ganiyat Yusuf on the head for cooking for her husband while she was away.

'I was strangled, tied up' ─ Kidnapped six-year-old boy recounts

A six-year-old boy, Emmanuel Emeka, who was rescued from a suspected kidnapper on Wednesday in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, has recounted how he was lured, seized and tied up by his abductor.

Emmanuel said the suspect, identified as Mama Ifunaya, who was a neighbour, lured him into her room, strangled him, covered his mouth with clothes before tying him up with rope to prevent him from screaming.

15 men gang rape 16-yr-old girl in Rivers

POLICE have arrested members of a 15-man gang that allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl in Gbuga area of Ogbunabali, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The state Police Commissioner, Mr Tunde Ogunsakin, told newsmen, yesterday, at the Police headquarters in Port Harcourt that the girl allegedly attended a party organised in the area, adding that she took a glass of strong drink offered her by one of the rapists which made her pass out before she was allegedly raped by 15 men.