Governor Okorocha gives shoot-at-sight order for cultists in Imo state

A bit harsh, or you approve? In a bid to tackle the increasing spate of cult activities in the state, the Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha yesterday, July 25th gave a shoot-at-sight order for cultists to security operatives attached to Ohaji Egbema LGA where 6 people were killed during a clash between two rival cult groups known as Day-Gbam and Day-Well. Lol. See name of cults.

The governor gave the directive when he paid a visit to the troubled local government area, plagued with cult activities, where residents are said to be living in constant fear.

The governor inaugurated an Anti-Cult Task Force, which comprises of the Army, Police, SSS and the Imo Security Network, and gave them an order to shoot cult members at sight. The anti-cult task force will be deployed to troubled areas in the state to search for and move into cultists’ dens as part of measures to improve security situation in the State.

Man guns down pregnant burglar after she told him 'I'm going to have a baby'

80 year old pensioner Tom Greer (pictured right) shot and killed Andrea Miller, 28 (pictured left), as she ran away from him after burgling his home with another man.

Mr Greer, who was not arrested for the killing, said he shot the woman twice in the back after she told him she was pregnant.

"She says 'don't shoot me, I'm pregnant - I'm going to have a baby'. And I shot her anyway. The lady didn't run as fast as the man so I shot her in the back twice. She's dead, but he got away." Mr Greer told news channel NBC4 without remorse.

Miller and another man identified as 26 year old Gus Adams burgled the man's home in Long Beach, Los Angeles earlier this week. Greer said he caught them in his house in the middle of the night.

"When I went in there, they tackled me. Both of them jumped up on top of me."

Greer said while they were ransacking his house, he found his gun and fired it making them both run from the house empty handed. But as the lady was running away from the scene, she pleaded with him not to shoot her that she was pregnant, Greer still went ahead and killed her, justifying his actions as self-defense.

But shouldn't he have had mercy on her? Seeing that she was running and hadn't stolen anything, didn't harm him and claimed to be pregnant? Opinions vary on this. What do you think?

Tecno unveils a new outlet in partnership with Equitoni

The event took place on Tuesday July 22nd at Murtala Mohammed Airport 2 and was attended by various supporters and customers, the CEO/Founder of Equitoni Mr. Onuigbo Anthony Prince and many others.

Speaking on the event and partnership with Tecno Mr. Onuigbo Anthony prince said Equitoni is one of the major partners of Tecno Mobile in Nigeria, and as a result of the clear cut business policy of EQUITONI that the company is able to get the necessary support and approval from Tecno Equitoni management to open the first flagship shop TECNO mobile in Nigeria.  Continue...

This may not be news but...:-)

I'm outta here! Over to y'all :-)

Tribal marks! At what point does it go from culture to child abuse?

When we look at this pic, there's nothing traditionally or culturally wrong with it. Tribal marking has been happening for centuries and it's accepted. But there are those who believe that when it's done on a child who has no say in the matter, its a clear case of child abuse. They've tried to kick against it ...with of course...no luck! What do you think of tribal marks on children? Let's discuss!

Nigeria is on the verge of a break up - Bishop Oyedepo says

Speaking recently on the spate of bombings and attacks in the country, GO of the Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo said that Nigeria is on the verge of a break up.

"I hope that we are willing to find solution to it. I would be the last person in this world to believe that government has not discovered those who are behind Boko Haram. Otherwise, we don’t have any intelligence service in our country. Are they sacred cows that cannot be brought to book? Until we cut the source of their supplies and get those who are involved, we cannot stop them. But the danger is this, and I must say it here, we are at the verge of a break up. That is the truth. It’s unfortunate. The Nigerian nation is too intelligent to claim not to have discovered those who are behind this. So, I really believe it’s all in the hands of the authorities to decide whether they want to confront the issue headlong or to keep watching it until Nigeria breaks up......All that the church can do is to pray. The church is not in power, it has no political power. And when invited, we give advice, when required or called upon. You can’t call someone and say can I advise you?" - Bishop David Oyedepo

Naija Street Champ competition grand finale/concert holds tomorrow

Date: Saturday 26th July 2014 | Time: 5 PM | Venue: Eko FM Hall, LTV 8, Agidingbi, Ikeja Lagos. Gate Fee: Free

All cards are on deck as the winner of the first edition of Naija Street Champ - the latest street music talent challenge emerges at the grand finale/concert this weekend in Lagos. There are four finalists competing for the one million naira prize and 3 years recording deal. They are: Continue...

Monarch, 15 others killed in Borno state

Suspected members of Boko Haram yesterday July 24th, invaded and attacked Garubula village in Biu LGA of Borno State, killing the District Head, Alhaji Ibrahim Dawi, and 11 others, the Nation reports. The sect members also invaded the homes of two members of the local vigilante group, dragged them out and took them to a river bank in Gamboru Ngala, a border town with Cameroon Republic and killed them.

There are also reports that two people suspected to be a motorist and a passenger were ambushed and shot dead along the Maiduguri – Gamboru Ngala road. The Maiduguri – Gamboru Ngala road came under attack on Tuesday July 22nd by terrorists with the blowing of the bridge linking the town with Cameroon Republic.

'They're not f**king him': Khloe blasts critics of her relationship with French Montana

Khloe Kardashian and French Montana seem to be really crazy about each other. Not only have they been inseparable since they began dating early this year, they are now doing interviews together.

During an interview with Angie Martinez on Power 105 yesterday, the reality star blasted critics of her relationship with the rapper, saying;  

'They’re not f**king him, so why should they care? Or maybe they are,' she said laughing. "People are going to comment no matter what. If I dated the most clean cut perfect guy they’re going to comment. I’ve learned from my past that you have to keep some things private,' she said. 

French, who revealed Diddy introduced him to Khloe, denied reports that Kris Jenner doesn't like him "Me and Kris Jenner are best friends. We drink together.' he said. 

French Montana is Muslim from Morocco, continue to read what he said about staying off sex and alcohol during Ramadan...

Crack Ya Ribs with Julius Agwu live at Hackney Empire London Aug 24th

Julius Agwu & Friends live at Hackney Empire on Sunday 24th August 2014. Comedians: Pencil, Akpororo, Osama, Monkals , RomeoWivOutJuliet + More. Music: Phyno Fino, Patoranking, illBliss, BlackMagic, DizzyVC, Sna-Z + more

TKTS : From £25. Time : 6PM. Ticket hotlines : 07956333560 and 07864219139. Continue..

Shots were fired yesterday...but not at Wizkid! :-)

Davido fired shots at 'some' artist yesterday on Twitter (see that here) and many of you thought it was at Wizkid. But nah, it was not him! Davido and Wizkid pictured above at JFK airport in New York yesterday. They are both in the city to perform at different shows. I actually found out who he was referring to and why but since he didn't mention names, I won't either..:-)

Ex-MBGN Isabella Ayuk and her man booed up (photos)

Ex-Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Isabella Ayuk, pictured above with her man. There were rumours that he'd already popped the question but Isabella has since denied that they are engaged, saying they are only happily dating but we shouldn't rule out any happy announcement in the near future. Isabella was MBGN in 2012 and is currently the organizer of the Cross River Most Beautiful Girl pageant.

Dj Cuppy drops compilation mix "House Of Cuppy"

Cuppy’s project, which she has been working on, for months is described as one of the best mixes produced by a DJ in 2014. House Of Cuppy is a 'House' mix of Nigerian songs by artistes Tiwa Savage, Kcee, Neato C feat D'banj, Dr Sid, Alexandra Burke, Chidinma, Wizkid, illBliss & Suspect.

The eclectic combination of instruments on the tracks helps to communicate an undeniable groove and infectious melodies that is guaranteed to keep you moving. Continue...

Politicians buy human parts from me, says suspect (photo)

The Kwara state Police command yesterday July 23rd paraded two men who they said are involved in trading of human parts.

The men whose names were given as Amos Kareem and Abubakar Ladan were arrested with human head, leg and hand in Tabira village, Okuta in Baruten LGA of the state, according to a report by Vanguard.

When interviewed, one of the suspects, Abubakar Ladan said Amos Kareem promised to give him a motorcycle if he could find him human head, hand and leg. His desire to own a motorcycle made him go to a cemetery where he exhumed bodies and cut off their heads, hands and legs (pictured above).

When asked what he wanted to do with the human parts, Amos Kareem said he sold them to politicians. He however refused to disclose the identities of the politicians.

The police also paraded a man said to be an accomplice, having accommodated the suspects in Tabira village, though the man denied knowledge of the business Kareem and Ladan were involved in.

Update on the Ebola Virus case in Lagos

Briefing newsmen today, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Public Health, Dr Yewande Adeshina said the Liberian man being tested for the Ebola Virus is currently at a private hospital in Obalende, Lagos. She said the man has been isolated and the hospital vicinity cordoned off and that 30 other people are also being tested for possible contact with the deadly virus.

Dr Adeshina warned residents to;

“keep personal and environmental hygiene” and urged those who notice “strange feeling or symptoms similar to those of Ebola virus, which ranges from fever, headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, sore throat and joint pains, which are all symptoms of other ailments, to visit competent health facilities”.

In the absence of such facilities, she said residents should call the following numbers - 08023169485, 08033086660, 08033065303, 08055281442, 08055329229.

5 people confirmed dead from today's blast + pics from the scene

5 people have so far been confirmed dead from the explosion that occurred today at New Road Motor Park in Sabongari, Kano. See pics from the blast after the cut...

New Music: Hitrane - Ready Made

Pedro Obasuyi Esosa popularly known as "Hitrane" is an Afro pop Nigeria artist from Edo state. He spent most of his life in Holland after completing his basic education here in Nigeria and picked up music as a career at a tender age. Listen to his new single titled Ready Made below...

Governor Oshiomhole sacks two new Perm Secs over lateness

Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole today July 24th reversed the appointments of two Permanent Secretaries for coming late to their swearing-in ceremony.

According to Channels TV, the two appointees along with 18 other would-be Perm Secs were expected to have been seated at 12 noon for the swearing-in ceremony which was billed for 1pm but when the Governor arrived at 12.23pm, the two men were not there.

Oshiomhole started the ceremony immediately and went ahead to swear in the 18 Perm Secs present. When the other two eventually showed up, Oshiomhole refused to swear them in, reversing their appointments. Appeals from the men and others around fell on deaf ears.

Chris Brown and Rihanna ready to hook-up again?

Last night Rihanna's bff Melissa Forde sent Chris Brown and Rihanna fans into a frenzy after she posted a throwback pic of Rihanna and Chris Brown at an amusement park together…

Chris Brown and his on-again off-again girlfriend Karruche Tran are currently off, so is Melissa trying to tell us something? We dey watch!!

Shots fired!

Wonder who he's referring to...:-)

LG Rolls Out Premium Smart Aplliances That 'Chat'

LG Electronics (LG) announced the introduction of its premium smart appliances with revolutionary HomeChat messaging service in South Korea. HomeChat employs Natural Language Processing (NLP) and LINE, the popular mobile messenger app with over 300 million users, to let homeowners communicate, control, monitor and share content with LG’s latest smart appliances. Continue...

Photos: Python swallows Antelope then spews out its dead body

The jaw dropping moment a giant Python swallowed a baby Antelope was captured on camera by animal rescuer Nitish Bambhaniya in the village of Billa in Gujarat, India.

"I got a call in the morning for an Indian rock python. When we reached the spot, we saw this massive python. The python had hunted a baby blue bull and had already eaten 80% of the bull's body. It is on the edge of an open field, so lots of locals start gathering there." Nitish said

As people gathered, with many saying the snake should be killed as it could be a danger to them, the snake known as the Indian Rock Python stopped swallowing the antelope & let go of its lifeless body

"Pythons do it so that they can shed body weight and escape faster. Meanwhile, we convinced the villagers not to kill the python and they agreed. Later we caught the python and handed it over to the forest department officials." Nitish said

The python was released by the officials in a nearby forest, before slithering away to freedom. See pics of the action after the cut...

Liberian man in Lagos being tested for Ebola

The Lagos State Ministry of Health today July 24th said a Liberian man in his 40s is being tested for the deadly Ebola virus in Lagos. 

 

On July 14th, the Lagos state government issued an alert to residents of the state over the deadly virus currently sweeping through some west African countries, including Liberia.

 

Further details on the outcome of the test is still being expected. This would be the first recorded case of one of the world's deadliest diseases in Nigeria.

Bomb blast in Kano this afternoon, many feared dead!

A blast occurred around 3 this afternoon at New Road Motor Park in the Sabongari area of Kano city, according to police sources. The explosive was hidden in a table top fridge disguised as luggage

Details of casualties are still sketchy but eyewitnesses say scores were killed and as many as 10 people injured. Details later...

Etisalat Excites Subscribers with Vringo Services

Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company Etisalat is out to excite customers in the Nigerian telecoms market with a special video ringtone service called ‘Vringo’. The new product allows customers to customise their caller tunes by replacing it with a video clip of their choice, ranging from music, movie, and comedy to football and other sports. Continue...

Oh my! Check out Nicki Minaj's artwork for new single, Anaconda

Boom! This one na real Anaconda. Nicki Minaj this afternoon unveiled the artwork for her new single titled 'Anaconda' and in it she's wearing nothing but a pink sports bra, a g-string and a blue & pink Jordan VIs. The song is slated to drop on Monday July 28th. See the full pic after the cut...

Maigari impeached as NFF president over 'financial misappropriation'

Members of the board of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF have impeached its president, Aminu Maigari, over allegations of financial misappropriation.

The members today passed a vote of no confidence on Maigari during an executive meeting to review Nigeria’s performance at the just concluded FIFA World Cup. The meeting held at the NFF Glass House Headquarters in Abuja.

Announcing the decision of the board members, Adamu Muazu who represents the North-West on the executive board, said Maigari was removed for Financial misappropriation & Mal-administration and that a more detailed statement on the allegations leveled against Mr. Maigari will soon be made public. He said a new election for the office of the President of the NFF has been slated for August 26th. Continue...

Photos: Sudanese woman Meriam Ibrahim meets the Pope

Sudanese woman, Meriam Ibrahim, who flew into Italy this morning in company of her husband Daniel Wani and their two children Martin and Maya, met with Pope Francis at Casa Santa Martath inside the Vatican.

According to the head of the Vatican Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, the meeting took place in a 'very serene & affectionate' environment, and Pope Francis thanked Meriam for her 'courageous witness to perseverance in the Faith.'

Fr. Lombardi said Meriam thanked the Pope for his prayers, saying they provided great support and encouragement to her during her ordeal. See more photos after the cut...

Davido sells ice cream, Burna Boy cuts grass in King Special's new music video

King Special bursts into the music scene with a one of a kind video for his song titled 'Money' with cameos from Burna Boy who is seen cutting grass, Patoranking selling groundnuts, Davido selling Ice Cream, Ice Prince washing a car, and Phyno selling parcel. The video shows love & gives respect to the fallen soldiers of the Nigerian entertainment industry. Y'all need to watch to see your favourite stars like you've never seen them before. Continue to see the video...

Banky W, Toolz, Tiwa Savage, Omawumi others attend Gbemi OO's 30th birthday party

Here are the official pics from OAP and media entrepreneur Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi's 30th birthday which held on Friday July 18th. Gbemi, who's warming up to debut her eponymous TV show hosted a lavish dinner party at Otres Restaurant, in Lagos, with guests including Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Chris Ubosi, Omawumi, Olisa Adibua, Toolz, Steve Babaeko, Chris Ihidero, Tosyn Bucknor, Noble Igwe and many others. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Adanna Ohakim and husband honeymoon in Paris

Adanna Ohakim, one of the daughters of former Imo State governor Ikedi Ohakim, who got married this past Saturday July 19th to David Steineker, is currently in Paris, France for her honeymoon. See more pics after the cut...

Not again! Algerian plane with 116 on board disappears from radar

Another day, another air disaster. This is beginning to get scary. An Air Algerie flight flying from Burkina Faso to Algeria with 116 people on board has dropped off radar.

Swift Air, the operators of the aircraft, say they lost contact with the flight 50 minutes after it took off this morning from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. It was supposed to have arrived at Algiers' Houari Boumediene Airport about four hours later but the plane has just disappeared.

"We have lost contact with the plane. At this moment, emergency services and our staff are working on finding out more on this situation." Swiftair said.

The plane, an MD-83, has 110 passengers on-board with 2 pilots and four crew members. Air Algerie is Algeria's national airline. Update: The plane crashed in Niger...continue for details...

Shop at MRP

Have you heard about the latest competition running at MRP? You could stand the chance of winning N10,000 simply by entering online. In order to get yourself in the running for this amazing prize, all you have to do is click this link and sign up!

MRP always surprise with the coolest competitions. It’s so easy to enter. Just think about all the hot clothes and on-point accessories! And, you could even have enough to grab a little something for a loved one. Continue...

Photos: Sudanese Woman spared death sentence flown to Italy

Mariam Yahya Ibrahim, the Sudanese woman who was recently spared death sentence for apostasy was flown to Italy this morning July 24th in company of her two children, and accompanied by Italy's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Lapo Pistelli.

Speaking to journalists at Rome's Ciampino airport this morning, Pistelli said the Italian government have been in 'constant dialogue' with Sudan but did not give more details on Italy's role in securing her exit from Sudan. She was received at the airport by the Italian prime minister, Matteo Renziw. See more photos after the cut...

Asari Dokubo's take on yesterday's attack on General Buhari

Ex-Niger-Delta militant Asari Dokubo has shared his opinion on yesterday's attack on Gen. Buhari. He believes the former Head of State was attacked to cause calamity in Nigeria to push the military to take over from President Jonathan. See more tweets after the cut...

Mrs Aisha Buhari's reaction to husband's attack in Kaduna yesterday

 

There's been quite a number of suicide bombings in Nigeria for a while now - where hundreds of lives have been lost - but Mrs Buhari didn't believe it was happening until it hit home.

The 5k Shop: Shop The Look!

The 5k Shop, Nigeria’s Premier Online Budget Store continues to show its commitment to providing Nigerians with highly fashionable and affordable pieces! 

They have launched their new collection guaranteed to give more power to your Naira. See what they have available on their site www.the5kshop.com  all less than N5000. Continue...

Check out this father and son pic of Joseph Yobo and his son

Awww, how adorable! Too cute!