Former Gov. Sule Lamido and his two sons in EFCC Net

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested the Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for alleged money laundering-related offences.

Investigations revealed that operatives of the anti-graft agency picked up the former governor and his two sons, Mustapha and Aminu in the early hours of Tuesday in Abuja.

It was learnt that the EFCC leadership ordered a crack team of detectives to fly them to Kano by 2.30 pm to prepare them for their arraignment for alleged fraud that amount to billions of Naira.

"July 17th is Basketmouth Day" as declared by Mayor of the City of Houston

Our own Nigeria Comedian Basketmouth has made history. The Mayor of the City of Houston 'Annice D. Parker, has declared the 17th of July as Basketmouth Day in Houston, Texas in recognition of his contribution in integrating the Nigerian American Community through his art for the past 6 years in Houston. He is actually the first Nigeria Entertainer to receive such accolades.

Scott Disick Plans To Expose The Kardashians Secrets in a Book

After dumping his long time wife Kourtney Kardashians, Scott Disick now has plans on writing a tell-all book about the Kardashians.

A source reveal to Hollywoodlife that:

“Scott’s considering writing a tell-all book about what it has been like to be part of reality TV’s most famous family. He’ll definitely offend a lot of the family if he does. This is something he’s talked about, even before the split, and Kourtney has already warned him to not even think about it,” 

Serena Williams triumph over Victoria Azarenka In Heated Match At Wimbledon 2015

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Serena Williams continue her quest to be crown champion yet again at the 2015 Wimbledon by defeating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during day eight of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2015 in London, England in the quarterfinals 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon 2015 semifinals on a fierce match. Recall she defeated her sister, Venus Williams, on July 6.

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Amateur footballer died after sliding off a wet pitch following a tackle

So sad! An amateur footballer died after he slid off a wet pitch following a sliding tackle and smashed his head into the clubhouse wall, UK Mail reports.

Striker Ben Hiscox, 30, who played for Stoke Gifford United in Bristol, was knocked unconscious after hitting the wall, which was just six feet behind the goal.

He suffered two seizures and died in hospital two days later.

Boko Haram sends ThisDay Editor a threat mail after writing article against sect

Thisday newspapers Editor Adeola Akinremi reportedly received a threat mail from members of the Boko Haram over his anti-Boko Haram articles. According to the report, Akinremi received the threat mail in May after his visit to Adamawa state to investigate the plight of Internally Displaced Persons and the activities of the sect in the state. Akinremi afterwards wrote a piece titled, Why Boko Haram don’t deserve our amnesty?.

The Cable reveal the exclusive letter signed by Abu Musab Abul-Barnawi. Read extract below:

Floyd Mayweather Jnr Stripped Of WBO Title

Five-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather has been stripped of the WBO welterweight belt won from Manny Pacquiao in May.

Mayweather claimed the WBO welterweight title when he outpointed Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in a 147-pound unification fight that shattered all financial records for a boxing match, including total gross, pay-per-view subscriptions, closed circuit revenue, live gate, foreign television sales and sponsorships.

Governor Okorocha Replies Chief Mike Ahamba (SAN) Death Threat Claims

The Imo State Government has reacted to reports credited to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Mike Ahamba that Governor Rochas Okorocha is threatening his life.

Ahamba is the lead counsel to Emeka Ihedioha, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, who is challenging the election of Okorocha at the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

We had earlier reported that Chief Ahamba in the press statement that he personally signed, claimed that during the last meeting the Governor had with traditional rulers in the state, he had stood up traditional rulers from Mbaise area and sent a threat to him through them, among other disturbing claims.

Chief of Army staff reassures Nigerians of security

Read Press Statement from Defence Headquarters

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah has reassured Nigerians of continued security in the country despite pocket of attacks in some parts of the North East. He made this re-assurance during the interdenominational church service to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebrations 2015 at the All Saints Protestant Church Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja.

Kendall Jenner Wows in White as she Model In Chanel Haute Couture Show

Supermodel Kendall Jenner wow at the runway at the Chanel Show during Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture on July 7. She looks perfect in her white and white outfit 

What do you think about her dress?

Mother of Tunisian beach gunman says 'her son is a victim like all the others'

The mother of the mass murderer who slaughtered 38 innocent holidaymakers in Tunisia says her son is a 'victim' who must have been 'brainwashed'. Radhia Manai, 49, claims her son Seifeddine Rezgui 'couldn't kill a mouse' in an interview following the massacre.

On June 26, Rezgui opened fire on a beach in Sousse and chased people into the Imperial Marhaba Hotel where he sprayed them with bullets and lobbed homemade explosives at them.

Meet the woman that Does More With Her Feet Than Some Persons Do With Their Hands Hands #JessicaCox

Meet the woman who does more things with feet than majority of people arms. Yes, this is very true as many people have arms and feet but yet they are disabled. 

Meet Jessica Cox, who was born without arms, but she isn't letting her disability stop her from living life to the fullest. The 32-year-old wore prosthetic limbs as a child, but eventually decided that she preferred using her feet.

Bomb Blast Kills 20 People At Government Lodge In Kaduna

Another bomb blast has reportedly gone off at the Government Lodge in Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State. According to the report, the lodge is the centre for the on-going verification exercise for civil servants in that state.

Eyewitness says the explosive went off about 9 a.m., adding that the area has been taken over by security personnel.

Photo: Five Nigerian students in Malaysia Police custody over alleged N125.2m Internet fraud

A Malaysian court has ordered the detention of five Nigerian students in Malysia for their alleged involvement in a N125.2m (RM2.4 million) internet fraud in Selangor & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

According to local media reports, the 5 Nigerian students who are between the ages of 20 and 30 are undergraduates pursuing a degree in Information Technology in a leading University Kuala Lumpur. They were arrested on June 30, 2015.

President Buhari approves N400bn to pay workers’ salaries

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a comprehensive relief package of over N400bn for the payment of workers’ salaries in the country.

According to a recent report of the Nigeria Labour Congress Task Force, 18 states are owing employees salary arrears of at least six months.

The debtor states include; Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Benue, Cross River, Ekiti, Imo, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kogi. Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers and Zamfara.

Photos: Former Mr INEC, Attahiru Jega resume office at the University today

Former INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, resumed at the Department of Political Science, Bayero University, Kano, today for his academic appointment.

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182 suspected Boko Haram members freed by Nigeria Military

The Nigerian military on Monday released 182 Boko Haram suspects detained for alleged link with the terrorist group in Borno State, the army authority said.

Nigerian army chief, Lt. Gen Kenneth Minimah, who handed over the suspects to the Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, at a military base, said the suspects have been cleared by military authorities after necessary investigations.

Man United Winger Nani completes Fenerbahce move

Manchester United winger Nani has finally completed a transfer to Turkish giants Fenerbahce after  he under went a medical with the club before signing a deal believed to be in the region of £4.25 million.

United confirmed the news on their official website and wished the winger, who joined the club from Sporting Lisbon in 2007, well in the new chapter in his career.

Aliko Dangote: "Buying #Arsenal will put Nigeria on the map"

Africa richest business mogul Aliko Dangote has confirm his interest in purchasing Premier League big name, Arsenal FC. Dangote reveal to Forbes that his reason to acquire Arsenal is to put his country Nigeria on the global map.

The 58-year-old, who has amassed a £12.2 billion fortune since founding his own business in 1978, is the majority shareholder in an enormous company that supplies 90% of Nigeria’s 170 million population with flour, cement and sugar.

Photo: Police parade suspected Ikorodu Bank Robbers

The Lagos State Police Command today paraded suspected persons who was involve in the June 24 bank robbery in the Ikorodu area of the State.

The arrested suspects have been identified as Monday Akpan, Bright Agbojule, Jafaru and Baba Ibeji. Baba Ibeji was reportedly arrested in Ondo State while the three other suspects were arrested in Ikorodu.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger delighted to play Terminator in New Movie

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger  has express delight after been pick again to play the lead role in the new series of Terminator called Genisys.

Speaking with The Sunday Mirror magazine Notebook, Schwarzenegger said: 

US pledge support in fight against Boko Haram

Is this the first time we are actually hearing that the United States is lending support in the first against terrorism in Nigeria? Well, after another series of deadly attack by dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram, the United States has vowed to support Nigeria

The Islamists have launched a series of attacks on mosques, villages and markets in Borno state in the past few days, claiming more than two hundred lives. And again just yesterday, a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a church in the restive northeastern city of Potiskum, killing five worshipers.

Football: NFF sacks Stephen Keshi

The Nigerian Football Federation has sacked the Head Coach of the Nigeria Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi.  Read part of the statement release by the body on Saturday July 4th:

Floyd Mayweather to lose his WBO Title belt

Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. was awarded the WBO welterweight title when he defeated Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao on May 2, but it was announced Friday that the 38-year-old megastar will be stripped of the championship due to a lack of compliance.

ESPN.com's Dan Rafael was the first to report that the World Boxing Organization officially decided to take back its 147-pound belt from the undefeated Mayweather.

President Buhari fires his Chief Security Officer orders him to be redeploy out of the presidential villa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday fired his Chief Security Officer, Abdulrahman Mani, and requested the State Security Service to redeploy him out of the presidential villa, sources in the presidential villa and the State Security Service reported.

 It was learnt that Mr. Mani has since been replaced by Bashir Abubakar, who, until his appointment was an assistant director in the Bayelsa state command of the SSS but the presidency has yet to officially announce the development.

Photo: Cecilia Ibru's loses 34 years old son, Rode Ibru

Former Boss of the Oceanic Bank Cecilia Ibru son Rode Ibru dies. Rode Ibru was a filmmaker and reportedly died in June and was buried two days ago. 

His brother Obaro Ibru & friends announced his passing on social media, eulogizing the man they called an amazing individual but they didn't say how he died. His father is billionaire businessman Olorogun Michael Ibru. He's survived by his parents and siblings.

Marilyn Ogar & others promoted by GEJ govt demoted by new DSS Director

Sahara Reporters, reports that the newly appointed DG of the Department of State Security, DSS, Lawal Musa Daura, has demoted Marilyn Ogar, the agency’s former spokesperson, via a memo below ...

Suicide Bomber hits RCCG Church in Potiskum, kills 5 persons

A suicide bomber attacked a RCCG church in Potiskum, Yobe State, killing at least five worshippers, a police officer and witness have said.

The bomber entered the uncompleted Redeemed Christian Church of God on Sunday, in the Jigawa area on the outskirts of the city, and detonated his explosives, killing the worshippers, including a woman and her two children as well as the pastor.

Fraudsters now uses Chibok girls to defraud Nigerians - Chibok Parents Reveal

Fraudsters has develop another way of defrauding Nigerians and Corporate body of money by using the names of Chibok Parent to seek for funds

Recall in April 14, 2014 more than 200 students of the school were abducted by the Boko Haram while sitting for their final examination. Majority of the girls are yet to be found.

Yakubu Maina, the chairman of the association of parents of the abducted girls, raised the alert at a news conference in Maiduguri.

10 months old baby found alive One Mile Off The Coast of Aegean Sea

A 10 months old baby girl was rescued by Turkish coast guard rescued who found the baby drifting more than half a mile out to sea in a flotation device.

On Friday, winds pushed Melda Ilgin far out into the Aegean Sea, off the western coast of Turkey, without her parents’ noticing, The Telegraph reported.

Beachgoers unsuccessfully tried reaching the girl before the rescue boat arrived, The Guardian reported.