56-year-old man marries 9 year-old

A nine-year-old primary four pupil (name withheld) from Domiento, a farming community in the Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo District of the Northern Region, has been rescued from a forced marriage.

Three persons have since been arrested in connection with the crime, which resulted in a bizarre case of murder in the family.

The terrified young girl is currently in the custody of her biological mother under the supervision of leaders of the community, who have promised to ensure her safety henceforth.

The stepfather of the victim reportedly married her off to his 56-year-old farmer friend in a different community despite fierce resistance from some family members who complained about the 47-year age gap between the ‘husband and wife’.

Katsina State Police Commissioner dies after prolong illness

The Nigeria Police has announced the death of Alhaji Muhammad Hurdi, the Katsina State commissioner of police. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Aminu Sadiq announced the demise of Hurdi in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Katsina.

Sadiq said that Hurdi died on March 27, after a protracted illness. The late commissioner joined the service in 1988 as ASP cadet officer and rose through the ranks to the rank of a commissioner.

The PPRO said that Hurdi would be remembered as a patriotic and dedicated officer who gave his best in the service of his fatherland. The Deputy Commissioner of police, Mr Bala Zama Senche, prayed to God to grant the deceased eternal rest and gave the family fortitude to bear the lost. 

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Photo of Rivers State residents protesting yesterday's elections

Just few hours after the conduction of the Presidential election in Nigeria, some aggrieved APC members in Rivers State protest photo has emerged today Sunday March 29th, they where reportedly protesting the outcome of the presidential election in the state yesterday March 28th and the arrest of some of their members by the police. See More Photos below

Fani-Kayode slams reports that GEJ lost in his LGA

The director of media & publicity for the PDP presidential campaign, Femi Fani-Kayode took to Twitter to slam the report, saying they won in all the 4 LGAs of Ile Ife for Jonathan. See more tweets below:

Community Chairman in Edo State killed in Election Violence

The Chairman of Obagienevbosa Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, Igie Osayande, has been clubbed to death by thugs.

The victim was reportedly shot along with his brother, Igie Obafuedo, said to have been taken to a hospital for medical attention.

The incident was said to have occurred on Saturday during voting at Ward 9, Units 9, 10 and 11 in the community located off Sapele road.

According to an All Progressives Congress agent, the attackers had stormed the voting centre ordering to be accredited, long after accreditation had ended.

PDP Send Alerts Message saying Says APC Posting Fake Results all over the Social Media

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged Nigerians to totally disregard misleading figures being circulated by the APC in the social media as results of the Presidential and National Assembly elections in some polling booths.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Sunday said the figures were “fake and do not represented the true results which are currently being collated by INEC, the only body authorized to release and announce results”.

Karrueche Admits Her Mistakes cause Her Breakup With Chris Brown

Was thinking there would an opportunity where both Chris Brown and Karueche Tran would come back after the Chris Baby saga, that obviously is now a dream as Kar seems to have move on

Kartook to Instagram to let her fans know about the outcome of the interview she did with OWN network.

Karrueche wrote: –

#TheTruth: Aki reveal “Why He Separated From Pawpaw”

One of the commonest name in Nollywood is Aki and Pawpaw, both made their name in the movie industry after years of their comedic character and if you never know them, you will think they are actually brothers or somewhat of family relation.

Aki and Pawpaw whose real names are Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme respectively has now parted ways as we have stopped seeing them in movies together and they stopped living together; there was really no beef between them.

Fan accuse Wizkid of Smashing His Iphone 6 in Dubai

Obviously this guy Samule Ajayi is a big fan of +Wizkid but when things go wrong even your friend can be your greatest enemy. Samuel Ajayi took to his instagram to accused Wizkid of arrogance. He made some accusation saying Wizkid smashed his iPhone 6, broke a glass in the club and also made the Dubai police shut down a night club.

If you didn’t know, Wizkid is currently in Dubai where he headlined the Industry Nite on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

APC Supporter Allegedly Killed in Rivers State

The Media and Public Affairs office of the State Chairman of theAll Progressive Congress (APC) released a statement and photos of their members killed today by alleged PDP militias.

"Armed militias working for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have intensified their killing of APC members. Scores have already been killed and several others marked for elimination.

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari Supporter lament Wife Voting for GEJ + Man Engage girlfriend in Polling Unit

This is absolute wonderment from the 2015 Election or maybe we can call it behind the scenes of the 2015 elections. However, a supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Muhammadu Buhari may not be with his wife after the inauguration as his better half’s decision to vote for President Goodluck Jonathan of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is breaking his heart.

Elton John's Mom reveal she last spoke with son 7 years ago

Elton John's mother Sheila has broken her silence on why they've been estranged for years.

The 68-year-old Rocket Man singer-songwriter had a falling out with her nearly a decade ago.

And Sheila reveals the pair stopped talking after they engaged in an argument over his now-husband, David Furnish.

“Yes, it's seven years now in June,” she told UK newspaper The Daily Mail. “But you know, I've got used to it. And it was all so stupid — so petty.”

At the time, Elton fired some of longtime personnel, who had been employed by him for 30 years or so.

EFCC arraign Father and Son for $4,256 internet scam

Find Below Press Statement release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on March 24, 2015 arraigned Justice Unuafe and his son, Omorigho Unuafe, before Justice Lambo Akanbi of the Federal High Court Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on a 4-count charge bordering on obstruction, possession of fraudulent documents and obtaining money by false pretense.

Father and son were arrested by operatives of the EFCC upon intelligence gathered while investigating a reported case of internet scam.

Meet the Germanwings pilot who they say was receiving psychiatric treatment until the day he crashed plane

Pilot Andreas Lubitz might have been suffering a personal crisis at the time of the fatal Germanwings crash, it was claimed last night. Reports from Germany suggested the 28-year-old was struggling to cope after a failed relationship when he deliberately ploughed the Airbus A320 into the mountainside, killing his 149 passengers.

The theory emerged just hours after police investigating the disaster announced they had made a 'significant discovery' during a four-hour search of Lubitz's flat, which he is said to have shared with a girlfriend. Officers refused to reveal details of the potential breakthrough but insisted it was not a suicide note. 

INCREDIBLE! See Inside of an Arik Airline Schedule to Take-Off

Haba! Is this a BRT Bus? For where it is not my people, actually the picture you are seeing on this post are picture of a schedule-to-take-off Arik Airline who was overbooked. 

According to the report from LIB, the Arik flight that was scheduled to leave Abuja to Lagos by 2pm today kept being delayed until it was ready to leave by 9pm. When they were ready to go, the flight was overbooked. They sold more tickets than the number of seats that they have, leaving many passengers standing on the plane. In 2015, Arik Air! *sigh*!

But the aircraft hasn't left the airport as at the time of writing this report. Sokoto and Yola passengers went to block the aircraft from leaving because their flight that was supposed to leave for 9am today was canceled by 9pm. See more photos after the cut...

Transcript of President GEJ National Broadcast on the 2015 election

President Jonathan this morning TV broadcast where he called on everyone to come out en-mass to vote for leaders of their choice. Below is a transcript of what he said ...

Dear Compatriots,

1. As we prepare to go to the polls tomorrow, I have come before you this morning to express my immense appreciation for the opportunity you gave me to lead this great nation of ours in the past four years.

Kim Kardashian say "bye, bye" to Blonde Hair return to Dark Hair

It seems Mrs West isn't so comfortable with the blonde hair she spoke fondly of. Just few days after rocking the blonde hair, +Kim Kardashian has been picture rocking her root dark hair while dropping off North West for her bailey class. Or maybe it could be that North isn't so comfortable of her mom new hairstyle, whatever the case she sure got the media talking again ...

Former Ekiti State Governors release Joint Press Statement

Former Governors of Ekiti has release a joint press statement as regard the security situation in Ekiti State ... Read Below

It has come to our attention that a team of hoodlums in three unmarked Hilux vehicles went round the State, armed with guns, machetes, knives and axes to the houses of APC membersand also to the homes of PDP members in the State who are opposed to the political philosophy of Governor Ayo Fayose. Their most recent operation centered on Ijero Local Government. There, they created mayhem, beat and tortured the 90-year old father of the Commissioner for Finance under the Fayemi administration. The hoodlums destroyed shops and properties including cars belonging even to PDP members because of their perceived opposition to Fayose. The APC members were severely bloodied in the process.

Barcelona Midfielder Xavi set to Join Qatari Side Al Sadd

Barcelona long serving midfielder Xavi will sign for Qatari side Al Sadd at the end of this season on a three-year deal, according to Spanish newspaper AS.

Reports in Spain suggest Xavi will earn over £7m a year and have the option of a fourth year with the club.

The 35-year-old, whose contract at Barcelona runs out in the summer, has been at the club for his entire career, going back 24 years, and has been linked with moves to the Middle East and United States.

Facebook’s planned to introduce news content hosting and online publishing

The next evolution of Facebook has been uncloaked – earlier this week, reports surfaced indicating that Facebook has been working with some of the world’s largest publishers on deals to have them post content directly to Facebook, in conjunction with material published in their own publications. This would mean users would no longer have to click on a link to read the latest news story, keeping them on-platform longer, and enabling Facebook to capitalise on that attention through ads.

Neymar, Oscar star as France fall to defeat given Coach Dunga 100% Winning Record

Brazil continued their 100 per cent record in Dunga's second spell in charge as they came from behind to beat France 3-1 on Thursday.

The visitors went into the game at the Stade de France having won six from six under Dunga following their humiliating semi-final exit at last year's World Cup on home soil.

And Brazil produced another demonstration of their progress with a resilient performance against a France side who had not suffered defeat since their World Cup elimination at the quarter-final stage.

Kendall Jenner's becomes new face of Calvin Klein Campaign #MyCalvins

+Kendall Jenner is the newest celeb to Model for Calvin Klein. She made the announcement on her social media page with a picture of her hidden face while rocking Calvin Klein designers and captioned it with "Keeping it Calvin. Watch for the reveal of the new face of our #mycalvins Denim Series."

Calvin Klein later made it official by announcing that Kendall Jenner is the face of the Calvin Klein Jeans #mycalvins Denim Series, a new limited edition line inspired by athletic and urban streetwear. See all the campaign images, where she appears alongside the male face of the brand, model Simon Nessman

Checkout debut photo below

Premier League to share over £1bn from record TV deal

The Premier League has announced that more than £1billion from the recent record-breaking sale of UK live broadcast rights is set to be shared outside the competition between the 2016-17 and 2018-19 seasons.

Last month, it was revealed that Sky Sports and BT Sport had agreed to pay a combined sum of £5.136 billion for the rights to live Premier League football over a three-season period from the season after next.

And the Premier League is now planning to share around 20 per cent of that sum among a range of beneficiaries, providing there is a "satisfactory outcome" to forthcoming international sales and an ongoing regulatory process relating to how the UK rights were sold.

See The Cute Rare "Magic Rabbit" Spotted for the First Time in Two Decades

This breed of rabbit researchers say is rare and not common and that is while they call it the "Magic Rabbit". It really a cute breed of rabbit.

According to report from mymodernmet.com, they call it Ili pika (Ochotona iliensis), which they say its an extremely elusive, cuddly creature that is rarely seen by human eyes. Native to a remote region of China, the adorable mammal has been spotted only a handful of times in the Tianshan Mountains of the northwestern province of Xinjiang. Nicknamed the "magic rabbit" by the volunteers who study it, the teddy bear-like animal measures about 20 centimeters long, and is a distant relative of the rabbit.

Several People including Bank Manager dead as Arm Robber storm Owo, Ondo State (Graphic Image)

Just few days to the Nigeria Election, there have been a reported bloody arm robber attack in Owo, Ondo State which left not fewer than five persons including a Bank Manager dead as at the time of posting this report.

According to Daily Post, It was a bloody day in ancient town of Owo kingdom, the headquarters of Owo local government area of Ondo State as robbers attacked four banks for hours this evening.

Numbering about seven, it was learnt that the bandits allegedly killed the manager of one of the banks, including seven others, while several were injured.

Have you ever Imagine What a Billion Naira Wristwatch Would Look Like?

Oya na lets go there ... At least if for now you can't afford to get the watch now, you can have the picture on your phone or device, its free to do that *winks* 

The watch you just hurriedly scroll and maybe ignore now cost a staggering $18million, very true. Oya go back and look am again. Tried converting in Nigeria naira with a small torchlight phone I got error, you know what that means abi ... Then I use a bigger one and that’s about N3.6billion. That’s the billionaire tourbillon watch from Jacob and Co. I go just wait for Basketmouth or Bovi to made a joke out of it as I nor fit talk now.

See more Pictures Below

BREAKING! Germanwing Flight Co-pilot intentionally crashed the plane

According to breaking news report, the co-pilot of the ill-fated Germanwing flight deliberately crashed the plane on March 24th, this is according the chief investigator who just held a press conference explaining what happened. The prosecutor said the Chief pilot asked the co-pilot to take over the controls of the plane so he could go ease himself. 

While alone, the co-pilot locked the door and deliberately manipulated the flight monitoring controls to accelerate the descent of the flight. He refused to open the door of the cockpit to the pilot when he returned and began knocking frantically on the cockpit door. The co-pilot used a button to cause the plane to lose altitude and crash. He never spoke a word during the last 10mins before the plane crashed and didn't respond to air traffic control.

Eedris Abdulkareem sings "Obasanjo jaga jaga" as he perform live on Stage (WATCH)

At yesterday night's Industry Nite event with star performance from Joe El, and producers Legendury Beatz, Fliptyce, Masterkraft, and Pheelz, veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem.

Eedris whose song "Jaga, Jaga" during Ex President Obasanjo reign was banned due to the controversial lyrics did a remix of the song when invited to perform by Joe El. The veteran act started his performance with hit song 'Ko Le Ye Won', before delving into his controversial lyrical song 'Jaga, Jaga' but the highlight of his performance was when Eedris remix the song by replacing "nigeria jaga, jaga" with "Obasanjo jaga, jaga." Seems Eedris and Ex President is yet to settle their feud since 2004.

Hot! Hot!! Hot!!! IK Ogbonna share bathroom selfie with His Pregnant Colombian Girlfriend

How do you know a man in love ... Simple, just ask Actor IK Ogbonna. He is a lover guy who is very proud of his pregnant Colombian girlfriend. He shared the above picture on his instagram page with caption "Was just simply cheating on wifey @sonialareinaa 😎with my side chick @sonialareinaa oppsss I just reported my self 🏃🏃🏃". Both look so cute ...

Story of How a 15yrs old Schoolgirl was Kidnapped and sold to pimps in Libya

This is absolute wickedness! A 15-year old girl who was abducted in Ajah on the 25th of May 2014,has been sold to pimps in Lybia.. Precious Nwaigwe, the Ogun schoolgirl bid her father farewell on the fateful day at the Sangotedo bus stop while in a vehicle en route to her school, without knowing the bus was driven by kidnappers.

A few weeks after, her father got a call from her school in Ogun State, saying they hadn't seen her. He then filed a complaint at the Ajah Police division. Two months after the kidnap, the victim’s parents got a call from the kidnappers in the Niger Republic, who demanded a ransom of $100,000.

In a follow-up, our correspondent reported that the kidnappers threatened to make Precious work for the ransom if it was not paid.