DHQ scraps Operation Pulo Shield replace it with Operation Delta Safe

The Defence Headquarters has scrapped the Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, as part of the efforts to ensure better protection of oil pipelines and curtail insecurity in the Niger Delta.

The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen.Rabe Abubakar, said in a statement on Wednesday that Operation Pulo Shield was replaced with Operation Delta Safe.

Abubakar said that the decision was taken in line with the directive of the Defence Headquarters for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness against insecurity and the protection of the nation’s pipelines in the Niger Delta.

House of Reps probe MTN, NBC others over sale of bandwidth

The House of Representatives said it would investigate the process of Digital Broadcast switchover in the country, particularly the sale of bandwidth to MTN.

The House is also to investigate the concession of the Graphic User Interface (GUI) value added services to InViewTech Ltd. of United Kingdom.

The resolution was sequel to a motion by Rep. Chris Azubogu (PDP-Anambra). The house also resolved to ascertain whether the aggregation of the equipment which cost billions of naira to procure over 20 million “Set-up Boxes’’ were capable of meeting the digitisation deadline.

Moving the motion, Azubogu said that for the second time, Nigeria failed to meet the deadline for Digital Switch-Over (DSO) from analogue transmission to digital terrestrial transmission.

Nigeria Navy intercepts pipeline vandals, recovers stolen petrol

The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday said it had impounded a wooden boat laden with 90 jerry cans of stolen petrol from suspected pipeline vandals at the Pashe creek in Badagry area of Lagos State.

The Commander, Forward Operating Base of the Navy in Badagry, Capt. Simon Dogo, told journalists in Lagos that the seizure was made after the vandals abandoned the boat on sighting a naval team and fled.

“My patrol teams went on patrol at Pashe creek when they saw perpetrators trying to load the petroleum products in a boat for transfer to the Benin Republic.

In Kano: Man Sentenced To Die By Hanging (SEE CRIMES)

Abubakar Abdulrahaman, the killer of Ganiyu Akanbi Bello, a Kano business tycoon, philanthropist, and Yoruba leader, has been sentenced to death by hanging on Wednesday, by Justice Kabiru Auta of a Kano High Court.

According to Sahara Reporters, the accused, Abubakar Abdulrahaman, 28, was found guilty of culpable homicide punishable with death.

He was discharged and acquitted of another charge of armed robbery.

Mr. Abdulrahaman was accused of murdering Mr. Bello on the night of June 5, 2014, in his residence at the Nassarawa Government Reserved Area (GRA) opposite Kano Race Course when he stabbed the victim in the heart with a kitchen knife.

United State Government Deport 41 Nigerians

At least 41 Nigerians were on Wednesday deported from the United States for drugs and immigration-related offences.

The deportees, all males according to Immigration sources were flown in aboard a chartered aircraft operated by Miami Air International marked with registration number N733MA, which arrived the Lagos international airport at 12.20pm.

Girl Makes a Living From Selling Her Nu,de Pictures and Tape on WhatsApp

A photo of a beautiful Ghanaian girl who has been allegedly selling nude photos and videos via the instant messaging application, WhatsApp, has surfaced online.

According to some reports, the lady, whose name is unknown has created a WhatsApp group where she has been making lots of cash from selling videos.

The WhatsApp group features an image of her half-nude photo which attracts those who come across it. And under her image, she has listed her services and huge charges.

8 Types Of Girls Men Just Can't Resist

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Below, we’ll take a look at the top 8 types of women who fit the can’t-resist-em profile, and then you would be able to know where you fit in.

1. The Cutesy Silly One

This girl has a high voice and a sweet demeanor. You can’t imagine her being upset or frustrated because she always seems so lively and happy. She wears cute clothes and seems much younger than she actually is. She might be a little naïve.

2. The Doesn’t-Know-She’s-Hot Bookworm

This girl lives in the library, and she loves to read and learn. These aren’t bad things, and it often makes her a little aloof to what people think about her—even the good stuff—which makes her even sexier.

Rihanna teary stage performance raises eyebrows (WATCH VIDEO)

It was a big surprise to fans when hardcore Rihanna broke down in tears during an emotional performance in Ireland on Tuesday night.

During her concert in Dublin at the city's Aviva Stadium, the singer stunned fans as she began crying during a rendition of her hit track 'Love the Way you Lie'.

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Gun Control Bill: Chrissy Teigen & John Legend debates online After Senate Fails To Pass New Laws

On Monday night, June 20, John Legend signed onto his Twitter account to encourage his fans and followers to make sure they vote out the senate members who blocked the gun control laws that very same day. Chrissy quickly responded to John’s tweet in outrage, claiming that it was her “right” to own assault rifles. Of course, she’s just mocking the situation and the GOP’s ongoing narrative, but then she took aim at another group of people: the followers they have that don’t always agree with their right-wing opinions.

“Used 2 respect you,” she wrote, along with the broken hashtag “#unfollow.” 

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Late OJB Jezreel's Second Wife Pens Emotional Tribute (READ HERE)

Late music producer, OJB Jezreel’s second wife, June Ama paid tribute to him on Facebook.

She wrote:

With a grateful heart to GOD...with praises on my lips...and thanks in my heart I thank God for the life of my Husband Babatunde Okungbowa aka OJB JEZREEL

PHOTOs: President Buhari organize Ramadan dinner for his VP and Minister

President Buhari hosted Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and all Ministers to a dinner to break his Ramadan fast yesterday June 21st.

Stella Damasus rhapsodize after Dwayne Johnson aka the Rock replied her comment

That's very nice of Dwayne Johnson aka the Rock to have replied fan comments. 

See Taylor Swift and new beau Tom Hiddleston kissing passionately (PHOTOs)

Taylor Swift and boyfriend Tom Hiddleston kissed passionately as they danced to Selena's Gomez's songs at her concert last night in Nashville, Tennessee. As they danced together, Taylor was filmed turning to kiss her man on the cheek - both flashing huge smiles. 

Karrueche Tran, Christina Milian showoff their sexy bods at Malibu Beach

Christina Milian and Karrueche Tran enjoy some lovely time at Beach in Malibu. They played badminton and football games. Christina showed off her curves in an extremely high-cut bright coral one-piece swimsuit while Karrueche looked amazing in a two-piece that featured thigh-exposing cutouts and a plunging neckline. 

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Nigeria Troops Intercept 69 Fleeing Boko Haram Family Members With Weapons

Troops of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday intercepted 69 persons suspected to be families of Boko Haram terrorists escaping from Sambisa Forest.

Disclosing this in a statement, the acting Army spokesperson, Col Sani Kukasheka Usman said the suspected persons were intercepted by troops of the 81 battalions and the 251 Task Force Battalion at a checkpoint in Liwanti village along Damboa-Bulabulin road in Borno.

The statement said, “Today, in the early hours troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion deployed at an Observation Post sighted a group of persons approaching its Check Point at Liwanti village along Damboa-Bulabulin road, Borno State.

See Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton serious PDA in LA (PHOTOs

Gwen Stefani and her new beau Blake Shelton kissed and embraced on the tarmac in front of the plane's engines after they touched back down in Los Angeles. Gwen is finally moving on after her ex-husband Gavin Rossdale destroyed their 13-year marriage by cheating with their nanny.

Gwen stood up on tip-toe in her flip flops with her arms wrapped around Blake who had his hands planted firmly on her while they smooched.

PHOTOs: Nick Young retrieve his engagement ring back from Iggy Azalea

Nick Young has gotten back the engagement ring he gave to rapper Iggy Azalea when they got engaged last year. In return, Iggy got back the 1962 Impala car she gave him last Christmas.

The ring is 10.43 carats, and reportedly valued at half a million dollars. The Impala is worth about $100k according to TMZ.

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Checkout Japheth @Omojuwa Epic reply to a man who begged him for flight ticket

This is Epic!

Ekiti State Governor says Zenith Bank and not Dasuki funded his campaign

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State says Zenith Bank Plc and other private donors funded his 2014 governorship campaign.

He, therefore, stated that linking him with embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki (retd.) was nonsensical.

Fayose said this in a statement on Wednesday while reacting to an allegation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that N1, 219, 490,000 was flown to Akure Airport on June 12, 2014, to Fayose by a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro.

The money was alleged to have emanated from the account of the Office of the National Security Adviser and was eventually paid into Fayose’s account by one Abiodun Agbele, an associate of the governor.

Mercy Aigbe Show Massive Cleavage in Queen-Like Attire

Nollywood Actress Mercy Aigbe receives some backlash from fans after her Queen-like attire exposes too much cleavage.

Some fans complimented it but others came for her. See some comments below:

VIDEO: Policeman Flees As Police Dog Leads Him to a Snake

A policeman who emitted a loud screeching sound while running from a snake in South Africa has become an internet sensation after viewers found it hilarious. 

Footage of the spectacle, which climaxes with the policeman running and screaming, has been uploaded to YouTube after the man’s colleagues apparently filmed the incident, and it has now been viewed tens of thousands of times. 

The 40-second clip shows the South African policeman releasing his dog on the edge of a wood. It is unclear what the man thinks the dog is supposed to try to find.

Moot Grazing Bill Reappears and Passes First Reading

The controversial bill for the establishment of a National Grazing Reserves Agency today reappeared before the Senate and scaled the first reading.

The National Grazing Reserves Agency Bill was sponsored by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, All Progressives Congress, APC, Kano Central and co-sponsored by others.

PHOTOs: Decaying Dead Body of Kidnapped Catholic Priest Found

A priest from the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, identified as Rev. Father John Adeyi, who was reportedly kidnapped on his way to Otukpo, from his country home, Otukpa, Benue state two months ago, has been found dead in his decaying state.

It was learnt that the corpse of the vicar of the Otukpo Diocese who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen but was never released in spite of the payment of the sum of N2 million as ransom, was discovered in Otukpa on Wednesday morning as his body is already decaying.

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PHOTOs: Nigerian Student Graduate With 4.0 CGP From Engineering in a Cyprus University

Peter Azor Okorugbo, a Nigerian student studying abroad has made the country proud by reportedly graduating from the Automotive Engineering Department of Near East University in Nicosia, Cyprus with a perfect GP of 4.0 on a scale of 4.0.

PHOTO: RCCG Pastor Enoch Adeboye Meets With UN Secretary General

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), paid a courtesy call to United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-Moon, On Tuesday 21st June 2016.

According to the pastor's official website, this was in order to explore opportunities for the UN system to leverage the influence of the RCCG and it’s leadership in facilitating interfaith harmony and peace, creating a conducive environment for action towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Pastor Adeboye in his address, stressed the critical nature of global peace and development which forward thinking (or like-minded) stakeholders and the United Nations genuinely seek.

PHOTOs: American Harvard Graduate Relocates To Nigeria To engage in Tomato Farming

Mira Mehta is an American Harvard Business school graduate who is passionate about entrepreneurship. She said she gave up 3 job offers, quit the Clinton Foundation and moved to Northern Nigeria, where she currently owns many acres of Tomato farm and has successfully floated a tomato processing company.

Lightning in India leaves more than 50 people dead

Lightning has killed at least 70 people, mostly farm labourers working in fields, in eastern India this week as a much anticipated summer monsoon advances across the country.

An official in the eastern state of Bihar said on Wednesday that at least 56 people had been killed by lightning since Monday. Another 24 were injured by severe thunderstorms and monsoon rains in at least 14 districts of the state.

PHOTOs: Amsterdam name street after Late Ken Saro Wiwa

Late Nigerian Author and Environmental Activist from Ogoniland, Ken Saro-Wiwa has been honored in Amsterdam South East. A street has been named after him. The Activist was executed by hanging during late General Abacha rule in 1995.

India launches second highest satellites in single mission

India has successfully launched a rocket carrying a record 20 satellites, as its space agency looks to grab a larger slice of the lucrative commercial space market.

The rocket carries the highest ever number of satellites on a single Indian mission and the third highest in history.

It blasted off on Wednesday from the southern spaceport of Sriharikota, carrying satellites from the US, Germany, Canada and Indonesia.

Most of the satellites will enter orbit to observe and measure the Earth's atmosphere, while one of them aims to provide service for amateur radio operators.

Mums shares crazy drawings of their little children (SEE PHOTOs)

Mothers have taken to social media to share some very crazy and hilarious images their children drew. 

One of the kids seems to have clear ideas of what her father's super power is. Her mother shared her daughter's hilarious picture of her 'Superhero Daddy' for Father's Day, which featured a long blue cape.

While other naughty drawings can be said to be accidental, one six-year-old boy seemed to know exactly what he was doing when he added a third appendage to a drawing of his dad. One mother posted a model made out of cake mix by her child, which resembled something else entirely. 

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