Monday, 3 July 2017

Arsene Wenger attends daughter’s graduation at Cambridge University (photos)


Arsenal FC Coach, Arsene Wenger, who has been at the center of ‘sack him’ call by fans of the Football club, was pictured at the Senate House of Cambridge University for the graduation ceremony of his daughter, Lea Wenger.

Senator Ibrahim’s Sex Scandal: Sowore is a Mad Man – Fayose’s Media Aide


Lere Olayinka, media aide to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has bashed Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of online news media, Sahara Reporters, over a recent video allegedly showing a serving Senator and former governor of Gombe state,  Bukar Abba Ibrahim after having slept with two ladies.

Niger Delta youths vow to resist IPOB war drums in South-South


Niger Delta youth under the auspices of Niger Delta Youth Congress, NDYC, weekend vowed to resist war drums beaten by the Indeginous People of Biafra, IPOB, in the South-South geopolitical zone of the country.
This was made known by the National Coordinator, NDYC, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, after an emergency meeting held in Warri, Delta State.

John Terry Signs For Aston Villa


Chelsea legend John Terry has joined Championship side Aston Villa after his glittering career at Stamford Bridge came to an end at the close of the 2016-17 season.
The move was confirmed by Villa owner and chairman Tony Xia on Monday.

VIDEO: Former Governor Of Yobe State Senator Bukar Ibrahim In A Sex Scandal Involving Two Women


A serving Nigerian Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim who was former Governor of Yobe state and husband of Nigeria's minister of state for Foreign affairs has been caught in a major sex scandal involving two women according to a video exclusively sent to Saharareporters.​

Lawyer, pastor, others in custody over forgery of will


Five persons have been remanded at the medium prison facility in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, over their role in the alleged forgery of the will of Chief Bernard Ogbolumani.
The accused include a popular Asaba-based legal practitioner, Emeka Okonkwo, and a priest of the Anglican Church, Rev. Samuel Azuka Ogbolumani, the deceased’s son.
Others are Chijindu Iloba Obanya, aka Jindu, Edozie Nwabuoku and Emeka Eseokwu.

Legendary Nigerian footballer, Kanu Nwankwo and wife, Amara celebrate 13th wedding anniversary


40-year-old retired Nigerian footballer, Nwankwo Kanu and his wife Amara are celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary.
Amara Nwankwo got married in 2004 to the football star Kanu Nwankwo at the age of 18-years old and has ever since been basking in the success of her marriage.

I met only N1,500 in LG account, says Chairman


The Chairman, Mubi North Local Government in Adamawa, Alhaji Musa Bello, said on Monday that he met only N1,500 in the account of the local council when he assumed office.

Bello told newsmen in Mubi that he also inherited a liability of over N200 million.
“I met only N1,500 in the council’s account and a liability of over N200 million, while the Internally Generated Revenue of the council, then, was N150,000 weekly,’’ the chairman said.

FG’s N140b debt threatens PenCom’s N7.2tr target


The plan by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to boost funds contributions from N6.4 trillion to N7.2 trillion by the end of 2017 may be jeopardised by the current pension outstanding estimated at N140 billion.
The Guardian learnt that the Federal Government’s agencies are on top of the list of pension debtors, while private entities are following the trend.

70% of failed marriages in Nigeria, come from girls who bleach – Nigerian Philanthropist


Nigerian Philanthropist and founder of David Ezeugo Foundation, Ezeugo Okechukwu David, has taken to Instagram to disclose that most failed marriages in Nigeria, are in homes of ladies who bleach.

Saudi King distressed by overpraise, orders writer to be suspended


Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has ordered an over-enthusiastic columnist to be suspended from his job after he equated him with God, Saudi media reported on Sunday.
King Salman has frequently been lauded by columnists in local media, in traditional deference to authority, since the 81-year-old assumed office in 2015.

Sanchez must leave Arsenal to win Champions League – Zamorano


Alexis Sanchez must leave Arsenal if he is to fulfil his ambition of winning the Champions League, Chile legend Ivan Zamorano has told SFR Sport.
Sanchez, 28, is heading into the final year of his Arsenal contract and, with no Champions League football for the Gunners next year, has been widely tipped to leave.

China, Russia oppose America’s THAAD in South Korea


Chinese President Xi Jinping set off on a visit to Russia on Monday stressing the grave threat a U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea poses to both Chinese and Russian interests.
China has repeatedly stated its opposition to the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system and has called for its deployment to stopped, and the missiles already installed to be removed.

Security guard bolts with employer’s generator first day at work


A newly-employed 35-year-old security guard, Akinwale Akinduro, who allegedly stole his employer’s  generator valued at N2 millon on the first day of assumption of duty, was on Monday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

Akinduro was, however, released on a bail of N500,000.

Police arrest suspect planning to assassinate Macron on Bastille Day


The police said a 23-year old man describing himself as a “nationalist” has been placed under investigation over a plan to attack French President Emmanuel Macron at this year’s July 14 Bastille Day parade.
A police source said on Monday that the man was arrested after expressing an interest, in a video game chatroom, in acquiring a Kalashnikov-style weapon in order to commit an attack.

‘Snub Arabic Classes’ – Adeboye, Oyedepo, Kumuyi Tell Christian Students


The General Overseers of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye; Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo; The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Bishop Mike Okonkwo; Deeper Life Church, Pastor W.F Kumuyi among others, have ordered Christian students across the country not to attend Arabic Studies classes following the reports that the subject has been made compulsory in schools. Rev. (Dr.) Mercy Ezekiel, the National Coordinator of Christian Pentecostal Mission (CPM), Pastor Wale Oke and the General Overseer of the Thronegrace Mission, Pastor Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, were also present at the meeting.

Photo: Two members of kidnapping/armed robbery gang killed, two others arrested during gun duel with police in Owerri


The Imo State Police Command have arrested two members of a notorious kidnapping/armed robbery gang following a fierce gun duel in Owerri. Two other suspects later died as a result of injuries sustained during the exchange of fire, while the surviving two are cooperating with investigation. 

A statement issued yesterday by the spokesperson for the Command, said that on Friday, June 30, operatives of the command monitoring unit while on routine patrol near a petrol station at Irete in Owerri West L.G.A had encounter with a four man gang of suspected kidnappers/armed robbers. In the ensuing exchange of gun fire, the suspects were overpowered and arrested with various degrees of injuries.

Photo: Man Caught With N8.9 Million Fake Naira Notes In Nasarawa


Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested one Wale Lawal who was in possession of fake currencies in the value of N8.9 million in Lafia, the state capital.State Commissioner of Police, Abubakar Sadiq Bello, alleged that the suspect belonged to a syndicate that specialized in distributing counterfeit currency across the country.

Blatter regret at overstaying FIFA tenure


Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, forced out as head of world football’s governing body amid a corruption scandal in 2015, admitted on Sunday he regretted not stepping down earlier.
The 81-year-old was banned over ethics breaches, bringing an end to his 17-year reign as FIFA chief, following a suspect two million Swiss franc ($2 million, 1.8 million euro) payment to ex-UEFA president Michel Platini.

My Mother Died When She Heard I Was Arrested – Armed Robber (Photo)


An armed robber has expressed deep regret over the death of his mother because of his arrest. 26-year-old Sikiru Lawal told newsmen that he if he had known that his mother would die, he would never have involved himself with armed robbery.

He said, “She had been sick and had been on hospital bed for some time. We were praying she would get better. I’m one of the three children she had. I was told that when she heard I was arrested for a criminal offense, she gasped and died. I regret my action.”

This Woman Cut Off Her Own Finger and Made It Into a Necklace


Torz Reynolds, a 29-year-old body piercing fan cut off part of her finger with bolt cutters to make a necklace with it.

According to DailyStar UK, Torz Reynolds is obsessed with extreme “body modifications”.

She said: “A friend of mine cut half of his finger off in an accident and when I saw it I fell in love with the idea.

Mother and daughter show off their baby bumps

FRSC Sends 80 Traffic Offenders For Mental Check Up


The Federal Road Safety Corps has sent 80 persons to mental health facilities for various traffic offences, as traffic marshals commence pilot exercise for new road safety enforcement policy.
 
Bisi Kazeem, the commission’s spokesperson, told PREMIUM TIMES in a chat on Sunday afternoon that the offenders were arrested between Saturday and Sunday.
 
The new policy kicked off on July 1. The 80 persons were arrested for 86 offences which ranged from driving without seatbelts to making phone calls while driving, Mr. Kazeem said.

Nollywood Actress, Remi Surutu Loses Daughter


Nollywood actress, Remi Surutu has lost her daughter, Ayo. Fellow actor, Yomi Fabiyi broke the news on the gram this evening and it has generated a lot of comments.The question has been, how? What killed her? Though her mom hasn’t said a word, fans have trooped to her page to drop their condolences. May her soul rest in peace.

Paedophile Adam Johnson Sells Luxury Mansion To England Cricketer For ‘Knockdown Price'


England cricketer Ben Stokes is buying the luxury mansion of shamed footballer Adam Johnson.
Stokes, 26, is due to move in soon after estate agents slashed the cost of the impressive property.

Johnson originally put the stunning five bed house on the market for £1.85million.