Men caught smuggling hundreds of iPhones into China by hiding them in buckets of fish

Police successfully caught fishermen who were attempting to smuggle 370 iPhone 6S phones, estimated to cost worth around two million yuan (£228,000), hidden in buckets with fish placed on top, into China. According to reports, this is the first time that smugglers have used this method.

The police had decided stop the boat in waters close to the city of Shenzhen after they noticed that it was travelling suspiciously fast and noticed that there were a number of dead fish onboard. Officials could tell that the men were particularly nervous and took a more detailed look at the boat once it was stopped. When they checked the buckets of fish, they found 370 iPhones hidden among some fish carcasses. 

UPDATES: Photos of DPO's Ear chopped off my Notorious Robbery Gang

Earlier, we brought you report that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Ajali in Orumba North Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra State, in an attempt to arrest members of a notorious gang terrorizing Nanka Community, had one of his ears chopped off and was disrobed. These are the pictures

Rita Ora's mum wore her daughter lookalike dress and want to know who rocks it better

Rita Ora's mum Vera wore her 25-year-old daughter's lookalike dress and took a  selfie, then jokingly asked: "Who wore it better?" See what she wrote below:

"@veraora Haha #dressingroomfun#whoworeitbetter Rita who?"

Phyno set to embark on tour in the US

Phyno is set to tour the United States of America in August and September 2016. The rapper is expected to wow his diaspora fans and hopefully, get new fans out of the tour presented by Big A entertainment.

With his latest jam ‘Fada fada’ featuring Olamide ruling the  airwaves and his other impressive previous singles, lovers of the indigenous rap act will have a lot to cheer on.

Veteran Actress Bukky Ajayi to be buried today

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, will be buried today according to Islamic rites, a family source has said.

Biography of Bukky Ajayi - Celebrating a Veteran

Her full name is Zainab Bukky Ajayi and she was born on February 2, 1934. Ajayi has worked as an announcer, presenter and newscaster at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). She  studied at the Stanislavsky Institute of Drama, London.

For the late veteran actress, her love for the theatre was influenced by her father who took her to the cinemas as a young girl.

Her interest for acting was so much that she used to do a cardboard sort of cinema for children, and charge half a penny to come and watch.

Ajayi was on scholarship in London from the Federal government for six years. She later left the shores of England and came back to Nigeria after her education in 1965 and started out working in Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as a presentation assistant in 1966.

Poland hands Coach Nawalka new contract

Adam Nawalka has signed a new contract to keep him in charge of Poland until the end of their World Cup 2018 campaign.

Nawalka guided Poland to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016, earning seven points in the group stage before defeating Switzerland on penalties in the first knockout round.

Poland, captained by Robert Lewandowski, then lost out in heart-breaking fashion in another shootout against Portugal in the last eight.

Peter Okoye son, Cameron wins top scorer medal at his football academy

Peter Okoye was full of joy this morning and he shared the above photo of his son, Cameron, holding up his certificate for achievement as the top scorer at his football academy. 

See he posted below:

50 Cent's baby mama, Daphne Joy display massive cleavages in sexy bath suit

Daphne Joy showed off some major cleavage and her sexy figure as she celebrated the fourth of July in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Daphne, who is 50 cent's baby mama, showed Jason Derulo, who she split from in May, just what he was missing as she put her incredible figure on display in a revealing bath suit.

See the embarrassing show of shame given to these Armed Robbers

Three armed robbers who specialized in robbing people in Obukpa community and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) were arrested early this morning. This is how they were treated after being stripped off their clothes and beaten mercilessly.

US Embassy will open tomorrow July 7th despite FG's public holiday

The change in holidays certainly didn't favour some private firm ... A lot has already agreed to open on the 7th despite FG declaring holiday

PHOTOS: Nigerian Footballer bags 8 Years Imprisonment after he was caught with Hard Drugs

Francis Then we Oderah, a 30-year-old Nigerian who described himself as a footballer, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment by Phnom Penh Municipal Court, Cambodia. He was also fined about $10,000 for drug trafficking.

Governor Kashim Shettima, Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, observe Eid Prayers in Borno

Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima and the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai were part of the dignitaries at the Eid Fitr prayer which was concluded peacefully and successfully at the Ramat Square, in Maiduguri the state capital this morning. 

Unlike previous years, no bomb blast incident has been recorded in any of the prayer grounds in the state. The Eid prayer which was led by the Imam Idaini of Borno, Imam Asil Alsunusiyyu, also had in attendance other top government and military officials.

PHOTOS: Governor El-Rufai, Chief Justice Mahmud Mohammed observe Eid Prayers

Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed and caretaker chairman of the People's Democratic Party, Gov. Ahmed Makarfi observed Eid Prayers at the Capital School Eid ground in Kaduna this morning.

Picture This! Troops observe Eid Prayers on Combat Zone

Jaafar Jaafar shared this photo of some Nigerian Soldiers observing the Eid prayers today on the Combat Zone.

Can you spot their weapon? God bless and guide out troops

Manchester United Chris Smalling sustains eye cut after fainting from food Poison

England and Man U defender Chris Smalling was rushed to hospital on Monday while on holiday in Bali after fainting because of food poisoning. The Manchester United central defender has recovered according to a statement released on Manchester United's official website.

A club statement read: 

Conor McGregor poses nude on cover of ESPN's Body Issue

UFC Champion Conor McGregor has bared it all for the 2016 edition of ESPN's Body Issue mag. McGregor, who is the MMA's sole representative, joins Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller, US women's football star Christen Press and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade in this year's issue.

In Abuja: Transformer explodes, kills pregnant woman, others

Commotion struck at the Tundunwada area of Lugbe, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja after a transformer exploded and electrocuted six persons, including a pregnant woman to death and leaving about four persons critically wounded.

The transformer belonging to Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, was on fire for about 10 minutes during which it sent devastating electric current to some residential apartments in the area, the Punch gathered.

Legendary Actress Bukky Ajayi dies at 82

82 years old Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi has died. The well respected actress died today July 6th. She made her last public appearance at the 2016 AMVCA in March where she won the AMVCA Merit Award.

May her soul in peace, we will miss her notable roles in Nollywood movies!

Diego Maradona says Bale has contributed more to Euro 2016 than Ronaldo

Footballing great Diego Maradona believes Gareth Bale has contributed more to Wales' progress than Cristiano Ronaldo has for Portugal at Euro 2016.

Real Madrid team-mates Bale and Ronaldo will go head-to-head in a blockbuster semi-final in Lyon on Wednesday.

Bale and Wales have taken the European Championship by storm, Chris Coleman's men entertaining all the way to the final four, with the former's three goals aiding their cause.

The same cannot be said about Portugal, who have stifled their way to the semis, drawing all five games in regulation time.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has scored two goals, though he has often cut a frustrated figured in France.

Ferguson backs Allardyce to succeed Roy Hodgson as England Coach

Alex Ferguson believes Sam Allardyce is the best domestic candidate to succeed Roy Hodgson as England manager.

A narrow 2-1 win over Wales was the only highlight for England in a poor Euro 2016 campaign that ended with a shock loss to Iceland in the round of 16, prompting Hodgson to step down.

Former Manchester United manager Ferguson feels the Football Association should not limit itself to another home-grown appointment.

But if they do, the Scot claimed Allardyce - who enhanced his reputation further by keeping Sunderland safe from relegation last season - will be the frontrunner.

Bixente Lizarazu says pressure too much for Pogba

The pressure on Paul Pogba has been too much for the France star to bear at Euro 2016, according to former full-back Bixente Lizarazu.

The form of Pogba during the finals has come under constant scrutiny by the home supporters and media alike, particularly during France's unconvincing displays during the group stage.

The 23-year-old scored his first goal of the tournament with a towering header in the 5-2 quarter-final victory over Iceland on Sunday, as the host nation produced their best performance of the finals to date to set up a last-four meeting with Germany.

Beyoncé’s BET Awards Costume Took Three Weeks and 30,000 Swarovski Crystals to Make

Beyoncé’s BET awards costume took three weeks and 30,000 Swarovski Crystals to put together according to the designer. In an interview with Grazia Daily, designer Julien Macdonald revealed that not only did the intricate garment take three weeks to make, but also that he didn’t know that Beyonce would be wearing the bodysuit for her performance until he saw watched the awards.

To create the distinctive costume, Macdonald concepted with the Lemonade singer, getting input from her via Skype. Unsurprisingly, Beyoncé was very involved in the creative process.

Lionel Messi sentenced to 21 months in Prison for Tax Fraud

Lionel Messi and his father Jorge have been sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud, but the Barcelona forward is not expected to spend any time behind bars.

The Court of Catalonia on Wednesday found that the Messis had evaded tax on Lionel’s image rights, with more than €4m owed in back payments. But because the court’s sentence was less than two years and neither Messi has a criminal record, neither will be sent to prison.

Unknown Gunmen abduct Expatriate in Lagos

A yet-to-be-named expatriate working as a contractor from Granebury Construction Company handling the Epe Township Expansion Project, Epe, being executed by the Lagos State Government has been reportedly kidnapped.

He was kidnapped on Monday night while working on the site. The Punch is reporting that the gunmen shot into the air before taking the victim away.

Confirming the kidnap, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Dolapo Badmos, said efforts were on to ensure the victim’s release.

Irele community’s monarch kidnapped in Ondo State

Suspected kidnappers stormed the palace of a foremost monarch in Irele local government area of Ondo State, the Laragunsin of Iyasan, Oba Abiodun Oyewumi and took him away on Monday night.

Sources in the town told DAILY POST that an unspecified number of kidnappers stormed Iyasan around 10:30 pm on Monday night and headed straight to the palace where they operated unhindered for about 30 minutes.

The source said the suspected kidnappers invaded the town through Owena River that serves as boundary between Ondo and Edo state.

The Chairman of Irele local government, Hon Sanmi Elumaro who confirmed the kidnapping said the kidnappers numbering about ten came into the town through the waterways and headed to the palace.

Police in pursuit for "native doctor" who treated robbery suspect

Manhunt has been intensified by the Enugu State Police Command for a herbalist who allegedly treat robbery suspect who escape with bullet wounds during a gun battle with the police in his herbal clinic.

This was contained in a release titled, “Enugu herbalist on the run over treatment of robbery suspect,” made available to newsmen yesterday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Superintendent Ebere Amaraizu.

He revealed that the native doctor treated the suspect in his clinic located at Orba in Udenu Local Government Council.

Kidnappers nabbed while going to collect N3m ransome in hotel

Police detectives in Akwa Ibom state have arrested three suspected members of a kidnap syndicate as the leader went to pick up N3 million ransom from relatives of a kidnapped victim.

The suspects – Austin Agba, 35; Friday Sunday Paul, 23, and Christian Ekenu, 27 were nabbed at Olympus Hotel, along Afaha Uqua Road, Eket Local Government Area of the state, the venue for the pick-up.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Cordelia Nwawe, who paraded the suspects before newsmen in Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo, the state capital yesterday, said they were members of the same gang.

The PPRO assured that the police, under Mr. Murtala Mani, was equal to the task of making the state uncomfortable for criminals.

Adekunle Gold bags role on Award winning TV Series "Empire"

... As you can see it is just one of those his photoshop work. He is really good with his photo editing skills and he really fits into the screw

"She has no female domestic staff" - Group disclose to defend Stella Oduah's N2.5bn Controversy

It seems that Oduah has now received even more support from a  group known as South East Association of Igbo Ladies, SEAIL.  The group has claimed that Oduah has no female domestic staff to begin with.

The group released a statement to this effect saying, “We would like to state unequivocally that this report is totally false, baseless and has no sense in it. In the first place, Senator Oduah has no female domestic staff.