UPDATES: Germany edge Italy to reach the semifinals on penalty shootout #EURO2016

Germany triumphed 6-5 in a wild, nine-round penalty shootout to advance to the semifinals at Euro 2016 over Italy after the game ended 1-1 after extra time.

After Leonardo Bonucci's penalty cancelled out Mesut Ozil's second-half opener for Germany, Manuel Neuer stopped Matteo Darmian's effort in the ninth round of penalties and Jonas Hector struck the winning goal to put Germany through.

The victory in Bordeaux was the world champions' first over the Italians in a major tournament, following four Italy wins in knockout stages and four group-stage draws.

Both teams started with three at the back, and though there was plenty of possession in each other's halves, true chances were hard to find in the opening minutes.

NURTW Executive Arrested for Abducting and R*ping Woman Overnight in Oyo

The vice-chairman of Gbagi branch of the NURTW, Oyo State, Alhaji Saheed Tijani aka ‘Omo Olomo’, was arrested yesterday by the Oyo State police command for r*ping a 28-year-old woman.

Tijani and his cohorts allegedly abducted the victim, Abosede, around 9 pm on Monday, April 4, 2016, while returning home from work. The state Commissioner of Police, Leye Oyebade, disclosed Abosede was subdued by the men who threatened her ‎with a knife, The Nation reports.

He went on to say: “Having successfully threatened her to submission, she was abducted in the most brazen, commando-like manner and forcibly taken to an hotel where she was drugged and subsequently mercilessly r*ped till the next day. Tijani has since confessed to the crime.

Most Wanted "Shanika Minor" Accused Of Killing Pregnant Woman & Unborn Child Has Been Captured

Shanika Minor recently added to the FBI's list of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives for the killing of an expectant mother and her unborn child was captured early Friday, authorities tweeted. The 24-year-old was nabbed in Fayetteville, North Carolina — two days after she became the subject of a large-scale effort to track her down.  She is accused in the March 6 slaying of her mother's 23-year-old pregnant neighbor, a former high school classmate. The victim was just five days away from her due date.

No Caption for this ... Someone caption this, Biko

Could this be a case of "She is mine"

Commotion In Lagos After Customs Officers Killed Trader During Negotiation Over Contraband Goods

Panic erupted at the Badagry Roundabout, Lagos State when hoodlums took to the street to protest the death of a suya seller who was allegedly killed by customs officers on Wednesday. The victim, Samuel Apase, was shot after an altercation with the officers which arose during payment negotiations after the officers seized a Totoya Camry he allegedly used to smuggle bags of rice and frozen foods from Seme. The customs officers reportedly opened fire on Apase, killing him and injuring a number of passersby hit by their stray bullets.

An eyewitness at the scene, Adeleke Adesiji, stated that the incident enraged hoodlums in the area who took to the streets to smash the windscreen of a patrol van used by the officers who fled the scene. The injured victims were rushed to the Badagry General Hospital and Apase’s corpse was deposited at the morgue, Punch reports.

OPC Leader mocks Nigerians Says They Voted for Change, Now Suffer and Stop Complaining

The founder of Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, Dr Fredrick Fasehun, has charged Nigerians to stop complaining about the present economic hardship in the country since it was them that voted for change.

Speaking in an interview with the Sun newspaper, he enjoined Nigerians to accept their fate with equanimity and be ready to endure whatever comes with their choice. Fasehun further stated that rather than the complaint, they should pray for President Muhammadu Buhari.

His words, “Nigerians voted for Buhari. They voted for change. The hard­ship and suffering they are going through now is part of that change. They should not be complaining.

Kemi Olunloyo confirms She Didn't Attack Toyin Aimakhu

Kemi Olunloyo dissociated herself from the Instagram account that insulted Nollywood Actress,Toyin Aimakhu today.

Read what Kemi posted on her official Facebook account

WTH! What type of pre-wedding shoot is this?

Please who know them?

LOL! See What Adekunle Gold Did To Chrissy Teigen’s ‘breastfeeding Photo’

Lol the caption ..

Driverless Car Spotted in Lagos?

A netizen broke the news of what seemed like a test-run of a 'driverless' vehicle in Nigeria by a corporate body. 

According to a social media user who shared the photo of the first 'driverless car' in Nigeria, the vehicle was spotted in Lagos state.

Rihanna and Drake Step Out Together for Fourth Night in a Row

Rihanna and Drake stepped out to a club in London on Friday, July 1, their fourth sighting together in the last week amid rumors that the former lovers are back on again.

Rihanna wore an eye-popping all-blue denim ensemble for the night, with her hair swept up in her trademark high ponytail. Drake kept his look casual in dark slacks and a camo-army green jacket. The pair hung out together at Tape nightclub.

Can this be Natural? See the Busty Lady that have raise online controversy

Can this be a clear case of wearing the wrong outfit on the wrong body? Or Photoshop or something?  Well this lady's pictures have been trending on social media. It's not clear if she is in Nigeria.

Famous - Kanye West (Watch Video)

Usain Bolt Withdraws from Jamaican Olympic Trials due to Injury

Six time Olympic Gold medalist, Usain Bolt has withdrawn from the Jamaican Olympic trials after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring tear.

He made this known in a tweet on Friday.

Bolt said he has started the recovery process and hopes to show fitness at the London Anniversary games on July 22 to earn selection for the Rio Olympics.

Bangladesh Military Says 20 Hostages Killed in Terrorist Attack

The Bangladesh military spokesman, on Saturday confirmed the death of 20 hostages during a siege in Dhaka, when terrorists stormed a restaurant.

Brig.-Gen. Nayeem Chowdhry, the spokesman, said six of the terrorists holding the hostages were killed.

He said the victims were chopped to death by sharp weapons inside the Holey Artisan Bakery restaurant in the Gulshan diplomatic district of Dhaka.

Chowdhry said that a search operation was launched as the militants were killed after 12 to 13 minutes of commando operations.

Governor Dickson tells Nigeria Troops to be professional in addressing Niger Delta threats

Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Seriake Dickson, has cautioned the new Commander of the Federal Government security outfit in the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe, to be professional in addressing security challenges in the region.

The Governor gave the warning when he received the new commander of ODS, Rear Admiral Joseph Okojie,  a statement in Yenagoa on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, has said.

Dickson emphasised the need for the law enforcement agents to be neutral in dealing with criminal activities.

While commending the Federal Government for retaining the headquarters of the Operation Delta Safe in Bayelsa, Dickson said the security outfit, especially its maritime component, had a crucial role to play, as the state is predominantly riverine in nature.

#VDJ2016: Checkout Photos of Celebs from the Vodacom Durban July

Celebrities and select media from Nigeria and Ghana are in Durban, South Africa for Vodacom Durban July at Greyville Race Course, an annual horse racing and fashion event, with the theme ‘Leaders of the Pack’ for this year.

West African stars including Tiwa Savage, Praiz, AY, Juliet Ibrahim are there thanks to SA Tourism while SA stars like media personalities Bonang Matheba, Thando Thabethe, actress Omuhle Gela and Clement Maosa are also in their finest at the event.

See Photos of Reverend Killed By Fulani Herdsmen

A twitter user with the handle @uncanny_sam shared some images of a man he claims was his uncle and his brutally murdered body.

His uncle, Reverend Zakariya was reportedly killed by herdsmen in Obi LGA of Nasarawa State on June 30.

Amber Rose talks about Her Choice Of Men

Former stripper, Amber Rose popular for being American rapper, Kanye West’s ex and Wiz Khalifa’s baby mama has revealed she’s much more than an ex to celebrities.

The 32-year-old mother of one who is recognised as one of America’s top model said: “I worked my f–king ass off for everything I have”.

Hallelujah! Couple reconcile 31 years after divorced

Pastor Ogidigbo of Holly Hill Church, Abuja, shared a photo of his parents at their reconciliation traditional ceremony. The couple came back together after their divorce 31 years ago.

Charles Okah's Daughter pens open letter to President Buhari (See Full Letter)

Tarila Okah, the daughter of the suspected mastermind of the 2010 Independence Day bombing, Charles Okah, has written an open letter to President Buhari. In the letter, Tarila accused the judiciary of ‎frustrating her father's trial as the presiding judge or the prosecuting counsels are always absent whenever he is to appear in court. Tarila, who says she will be getting married in the next few weeks, expressed sadness that her Dad will not be there to walk her down the aisle and share in her joy. She prevailed on President Buhari to look into her father's case.

See Full Letter Below:

54-year-old man in Prison for abducting and defiling an 11-year-old girl in Ekiti

A 54-year-old man, Gbenga Adebayo, has been remanded in prison custody by a magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State Capital, for allegedly abducting and defiling 11 -year old Joke Aliu (not real name).

It was gathered that Adebayo lured the girl to follow him to his aged mother’s place in Usi-Ekiti , some 60 kilometres away from Ado-Ekiti, and camped her there for three weeks. He was allegedly visiting her there regularly and sleeping with her.

Meanwhile, in Ado-Ekiti, the same Adebayo was pretending to join the search team for the girl, who were going from one neighbourhood to another to look for her.

FBI interiewed Hillary Clinton about use of private email server

Hillary Clinton was interviewed on Saturday at FBI headquarters in Washington, regarding the investigation into her use of a private email server while secretary of state in the Obama administration.

The interview lasted three and a half hours.

A Clinton spokesman, Nick Merrill, issued a statement: “Secretary Clinton gave a voluntary interview this morning about her email arrangements while she was secretary.

"People F--k Up" - Nick Young finally Responds to Iggy Azalea Cheating Allegations

Nick Young finally broke his silence on his ex Iggy Azalea’s claims that his infidelity was the reason for their breakup - but the NBA player didn’t exactly apologize.

“If you perfect then be perfect I live in a world where ppl f--k up learn from it and move on …” he wrote on Twitter on Friday, July 1. “That’s life … hate me or love me I’m still going to love life man.”

Actor and Comedian Caroline Aherne, dies at aged 52

Caroline Aherne, the award-winning actor and comedian, has died at the age of 52 after suffering from cancer.

Have you seen Kylie Jenner on Braids? Checkout this out

Sometimes you just have to go all natural!

Arm Robbery suspect says he went into robbery to pay his children's school fees

Two months after Mojeed Ogooluwa, 34, was sacked from his job as the Financial Secretary of the Tricycle Operators Association in Ketu, Lagos, he did not think of something else than to take to robbery.

The Oyo State indigene, who is married with two children, said hunger and frustration led him to joining a robbery gang who specialised in robbing people of their cars and other possessions.

His first operation after joining the gang would be to rob a woman on March 8, 2016, identified as Mrs. Iyiola Shola  a civil servant of her car, money, jewellery, mobile phone and laptop.

Recalling the incident, Shola, 37, said she was sleeping in her room with her children when Ogooluwa and his gang climbed her house’s fence and broke into her apartment.

Meet Klint Da Drunk and his beautiful family

Klint Da Drunk's wife Lilien, shared new photos of her adorable daughter who turned seven months old yesterday and photos of her whole beautiful family.

Military Medical Doctor sacked for having sex with colleagues wife

A Nigerian military doctor, identified as Lieutenant Musa Mustapha Bature has been sacked by the Nigerian Army court-martial after he was found guilty of having sex with his colleague’s wife.

Known for his notorious sex life, 38 year old Lieutenant Bature from Kebbi state, reportedly took advantage of one of his colleague's wife who came to him for consultation...

While in his office, he sexually stimulated the newly married woman and then had sex with her. He asked her to come to his house in the evening to collect an ointment for her ailment and then had sex with her again.

Stylish Grandpa says He isn't Gay ... He is 100% for the Ladies

Stylish grandpa, Irvin Randle, who became an internet sensation some days ago due to his great physique and fashion sense, has slammed reports that he is gay. He is 100% for the ladies.

Domestic Violent Victim, Christina Mack Narrates Her Story

For two hours, Christina Mack was locked up inside the house and brutally beaten by her man and father of her baby. Read the post she published on Facebook on June 29:

"Ever knew how it felt to feel worthless? To wear a smile and tell people you're okay when you're really not? To love someone with all of you and get hurt in return?

Could This Be True? Buhari Hotels And Restaurants Discovered In India (PHOTOs)

A business engagement named after the president of Nigeria has been discovered in far Asia.

Buhari Hotel is part of a chain of South Indian restaurants called Buhari Hotels & Restaurants. The group has been in existence since 1951. The hotel has many outlets in various parts of Chennai, India.

The restaurant is famous in the metropolitan city of Chennai. It provides vegetarian as well as non vegetarian food. The service is well organized by the team of trained professionals.

PHOTO: Herbalist sentenced to one year imprisonment for fraud

One Lekan Arigbabuwo was yesterday Friday July 1, 2016 sentenced to one year imprisonment in a case of conspiracy and stealing before Justice Lawal Akapo of Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja.

Arigbabuwo was arrested by the operatives of EFCC following a petition by one Ogundele Oluwatoba who claimed the convict stole and conspired to swindle him of N6.3 Million by posing as a herbalist. Arraigned on 3 counts charge, Lekan Arigbabuwo first pleaded not guilty, but later changed the plea to guilty under a plea bargain arrangement..

TRAGIC! University Students dies in fatal accident after an all white party (Graphic Photos)

Eight people have been confirmed dead in a fatal accident along Kisii-Ogembo road near Sameta Lounge on Friday night July 1st. Majority of the deceased were university students (pictured above) who were returning from a party. According to the source of the photos, the one in a dress with brown boots survived.

They were on their way back from Kisii where they had attended an all white party on Thursday night at Club Dallas. Three vehicles, including a canter, a saloon car and a Noah were involved in the accident. All occupants in the Noah perished with three passengers in the canter surviving with serious injuries, SDE Kenya reports.

Nigeria Actress and Presenter along with her cousin involved in a car accident

Chioma Idigo, an actress and presenter shared her testimony yesterday after their miraculous survival. According to her, she had just picked up her cousin from the NYSC camp when the accident occurred.

She wrote:

See the £2994 coat Duchess of Cambridge rock for Somme memorial vigil

The Duchess of Cambridge was in attendance at the vigil to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Ever the elegant fashionista, the duchess killed it in a £2994 monochrome, Missoni coat dress and a pillbox hat.

See John Legend's reply to his wife MILF Video on Twitter

Chrissy Teigen is part of the celebrity ladies featured by Fergie in a brand new video for her single, M.I.L.F. M.I.L.F is an acronym for "Mother/Mum I'd Like to F**k". Chrissy took to Twitter to celebrate and her husband John Legend popped in to state the obvious. 

Gay Activist Bisi Alimi shares photo with his fiance

The gay activist, dressed as a woman, is pictured with his fiance.

(Graphic Pictures) See The Pictures Of The Two Agip Staff Shot Dead By Pirates

Two Agip staff were killed by unknown gunmen on the Bayelsa waterways as they went about their constituted duties. The circumstances surrounding the fatal attack is currently unknown.

One of the victims has been identified as Mr Javan Nathaniel who alongside his colleagues are indigenes of Brass Local Government Area in Bayelsa state.

Timi Dakolo says He didn’t steal Majek Fashek’s song

Music star Timi Dakolo has denied the claim that he stole veteran artist Majek Fashek’s song. Majek Fashek had told Saturday Beats recently that Dakolo stole his evergreen hit, Send Down the Rain.

“He broke the rules of copyright. He is a thief because in music business, he must take permission before he works on someone’s song,” Fashek had said.

“That is why we have COSON. I did not give anyone the right to do anything with my song.”

What has happened to Eminem's ex-wife? See her strange looks

Kim Scott, formerly known as Kim Mathers has battled with drugs for years. She was Eminem's childhood sweetheart and married him, twice. They finally separated in 2006 after Kim got pregnant for another man while married but estranged from Eminem. She was spotted outside her home in Michigan this week looking a extremely different.

Four Kids Stabbed To Death In Memphis, Police Take Mother Into Custody

Four kids were stabbed to death Friday at an apartment complex in a Memphis, Tennessee, suburb, according to reports.

Following the stabbing, police took the children's mother into custody for questioning, but she has not been charged, the Associated Press reports.

Authorities have not identified the mother or announced how old the children were, but a sheriff's office spokesman reportedly referred to them as "babies."

Majek Vs Timi Dakolo: Music Legend Majek Fashek Accuses Timi Dakolo Of Song Theft

Rainmaker singer, Majek Fashek has accused Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, of song theft. Fashek said that Dakolo had done a remix of his evergreen hit song, ‘Send Down the Rain’ without getting permission from him.

“He broke the rules of copyright. He is a thief because, in the music business, he must take permission before he works on someone’s song. That is why we have Copyright Society of Nigeria, COSON.

Mom banned from flying after allowing her 2-year-old boy to spit on passengers

A mother was banned from all future Ryanair flights after she allowed her little boy to spit on passengers, according to a spokesperson of the company in the United Kingdom.

The mother, who was not identified, traveled from Barcelona, Spain to Liverpool, when her 2-year-old son was abusive to passengers.

When the Ryanair passengers complained to the mother about her son’s behavior, she became aggressive and threatening.

INSPIRING! Man finishes running marathon despite suffering heart attack before finish line

A middle-aged man of the United Kingdom, managed to finish a marathon despite suffering a heart attack before reaching the finish line.

51-year-old Glenn Davies of Huddersfield, went to a hospital after crossing the finish line, and learned that the pain he felt while running the marathon was the symptom of a heart attack.

Davies told doctors that he knew something was not right during the Parkrun marathon, and though he slowed down after feeling pain, he was determined to complete the course.

His 47-year-old wife Samantha, who is a doctor working for the NHS, became concerned when she saw her husband at the finish line.

Young Bride Opens Up On Why She Cut Off Her Stepson's Genitals

A 17-year-old housewife, Bara’atu Muhammad who cut off the genitals of her 23-day-old stepson, Buhari Muhammad, has explained why she did it.

Speaking with newsmen, Bara’atu confessed that she took the infant from his mother’s room where he was sleeping, to the toilet where she chopped off his penis with a kitchen knife because of the insults the boy's mother usually heaped on her.

She said I decided to do that in retaliation to insults (I’ve been receiving) from his mother. She has been insulting me. Anytime I complained to our husband, he will not take action. That was the major reason I used our kitchen knife to cut off his penis.”

(PHOTO) Ludacris Surprises Wife Eudoxie with a Brand New Benz for ‘Mrs. Bridges Day’

Ludacris sure does know how to treat a woman! Not only did he give his wife her own holiday, but on what he calls “Mrs. Bridges Day” he surprised Eudoxie with a brand new 2016 AMG G63.

The big surprise went down on the set of ‘Fast 8’ on Thursday.

Governor Oshiomhole says PDP is Dead and Buried In Edo

(PDP) is dead and buried in the state, maintaining that the party can never be resurrected. Oshiomhole made the remark yesterday at a meeting with party leaders from the three senatorial districts of the state, during which he urged the people to imbibe the spirit of oneness ahead of the September 10 governorship election.

The governor, who expressed joy with the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election, Mr Godwin Obaseki, said “the primary purpose of our party is to continue to work hard, not just to hold on to power for its own sake, but to hold on to power so that we can sustain the wheel of development in order to continue to add value and improve on the quality of lives of the great people of this great state.

Thandie Newton share how she was Sexually Abused by Male Director

Thandie Newton has opened up about being sexually abused by a director early on in her acting career. She opened up about the traumatic experience in a new interview with W magazine.

via Variety:

“A director, on a callback, had a camera shooting up my skirt and asked me to touch my tits and think about the guy making love to me in the scene,” Newton said. “I thought, ‘OK, this is a little weird,’ but there was a female casting director in the room and I’d done weird stuff before so I did it.”

Arsenal Mesut Ozil says He is as ambitious as Cristiano Ronaldo

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil insists his ambitions match Cristiano Ronaldo's even though he is not as hungry for goals as his former Real Madrid team-mate.

Ozil is recognised as a supremely gifted attacking midfielder but has often been criticised for a poor return in front of goal.

On the other end of the spectrum, Ronaldo is one of the greatest goalscorers of all time and has on occasion shown frustration when a team-mate has found the net instead of himself.