Federal Government Trains and Hires 80 Lawyers to Try High Profile Criminal Cases

The President Muhammadu Buhari administration has enlarged its legal team to combat top corruption cases in Nigeria. 

Punch reports that the Federal Government has a large team of legal representatives to executive the anti-corruption campaign of the current administration.

It has set up 20 teams of prosecutors, comprising 80 lawyers, who will handle a number of high profile criminal cases investigated by law enforcement agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Jurgen Klopp extends contract with Liverpool till 2022

Jurgen Klopp has committed his long-term future to Liverpool by signing a new six-year deal. Liverpool's owners FSG were keen to tie Klopp down to Anfield beyond his old deal, which ran until 2018, because of the progress he has made in his first nine months in the job.

N2.5 billion Fraud: Stella Oduah Threatens Legal Action against SaharaReporters

Former Minister of Aviation, Prin­cess Stella Oduah currently a senator, has vowed to take le­gal action against Sa­hara Reporters over an alleged malicious publication linking her with an alleged N2.5 billion fraud.

The senator said that the planned court ac­tion has become nec­essary so as to check­mate the excesses of the medium and put it back on the right track of journalism in the interest of this country and those wishing to serve in govern­ment.

"Please Help, I am falling in love with My boyfriend's friend"

This lady just sent this to our inbox and needs our advice, he pleaded for anonymity ... See what she wrote below:

Please, no insults, I really need your advice on what to do in this crucial situation I find myself.

I will say I am a beautiful and very attractive lady and 24 years old. My boyfriend Debo is a workaholic, yes I know he is working for the future but when I saw workaholic he even does so when I go to visit him. His friend Osagie who they both share 3 bedroom flats work too but he still finds time for other things.

Fuel Scarcity Alerts! PENGASSAN to commence Strike Action 12 midnight today

Last-minute moves by the Federal Govern­ment to avert today’s strike by oil workers failed on Thursday – paving the way for the strike to begin today.

The President of the Pe­troleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Mr Francis Johnson, failed to show up at an emergency meeting called by the Min­istry of Labour and Employ­ment.

The meeting was earlier scheduled to hold today but when Johnson told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that there was no go­ing back on the strike, the government invited him to a meeting in Abuja.

But Johnson said that he did not attend the meeting be­cause he was consulting with PENGASSAN lead­ers in Lagos.

For the First Time in 15 years, NNPC Makes N274m Profit

After ten months under the stewardship of Dr. Ibe Kachikwu as the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the state-run oil firm finally turned the corner, reporting an operating profit of N273.74 million for the month of May and reversing the losses of N35 billion made by NNPC over the last 15 years.

A copy of NNPC’s monthly financial and operations management report obtained yesterday showed that the corporation’s N273.74 million operating profit in May 2016 as against its operating loss of N19.43 billion in April was attributed to improved cost efficiency at the corporate headquarters of NNPC and performance by the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC).

The monthly report stated: “PPMC recorded a net gain of N17.69 billion as against the net loss of N6.91 billion in April, 2016 following complete stoppage of commercially unfavourable swaps and offshore processing agreements (OPAs).

EFCC commence plans to Seize Properties Belonging to Fayose

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced moves to seize some properties linked to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State.

According to the EFCC, houses to be seized are four duplexes on Victoria Island in Lagos State and one located at 44 Osun Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.

A reliable source told our correspondent on Thursday that the houses were allegedly purchased with illegitimate funds, stating that the EFCC could invoke the Assets Forfeiture clause to seize the properties in line with sections 28 and 34 of the EFCC (Establishment Act) 2004 and Section 13 (1) of the Federal High Court Act, 2004.

Patience Ozokwor says “Christ Told Her To Stop Wearing Trousers”

Nollywood veteran actress, Patience Ozokwor has spoken on rumours that she has stopped putting on trousers after giving her life to Christ.

Speaking to Encomuim magazine, she is quoted as saying:

Singer Flavour ventures into acting ... Spotted on set with Mercy Johnson

Nigerian music star singer, Flavour N’abania has made his debut appearance in a Nollywood movie titled Professor Johnbull.

The singer has been on set with popular actress Mercy Johnson alongside Kanayo O Kanayo and Queen Nwokoye.

Mercy said:

Actress Iyabo Ojo shares weight loss photo and she is very excited about her new figure

Nollywood Actress Iyabo Ojo shared the above pictures of herself with evidence of weight loss. This was as a result of her routine physical exercise and diet process.

She seems very excited about it and captioned it: “Back to my normal shape n am loving it”

Meet these Nigeria Triplets, so identical you can hardly differentiate them

They are Nigerian triplets identified as John, Peter and Jamie Obidiegwu and they celebrated their birthday yesterday.

Lady Shows Off Her Massive Skin Colour Transformation in a Before & After Pic

Tega Dominic posted these photos on Instagram and said in the past 6 years, she went from this skin colour to this!

According to her, she’s not even done yet. Her words:

Kemi Olunloyo says She is Quitting Journalism In Nigeria, Apologizes To Celebrities & Fans

The Controversial Journalist has quit Journalism in Nigeria. She took to her facebook page to make the announcement.

Her statement reads:-

Today July 7th 2016, I am really Sorry to tell you my fans that I will no longer practice Journalism in Nigeria. It seems like many celebrities and their fans are upset when I write a story about them.

Tiwa Savage slay in matching color outfit

Mavin Records Queenbee, Tiwa Savage shares a stunning photo of herself in a matching color outfit, she rocks the outfit for an exclusive interview with a top magazine.

Woman nab for trafficking young women to China to be sold as brides

A woman believed to have trafficked about 30 women to China to work or be sold as brides were caught and arrested on Tuesday evening, July 5, at a Phnom Penh guesthouse, Cambodia with six potential victims, including two minors.

Thoeun Puthea, 28, was in a room at Dara Guesthouse in Prampi Makara district when police stopped her and six young women who were set to be sent to China by way of Vietnam, according to Keo Thea, director of the municipal anti-human trafficking police. Two of the victims were 17 years old, one was 19, and the rest were in their 20s, an official said. 

Did Kelly Rowland just slam Kim Kardashian?

In the aftermath of the current shooting in the US, Kim Kardashian shared her trademark swimsuit photo which showed her curves and massive cleavages (Left Photo) ... Not long Kelly Rowland took to her social media page to share the photo at the right ... Although Kelly didn't direct the message to Kim ... But what can we say? Swimsuit sure raise eyebrows ...

... And here goes another Weird Facebook Post, Does anyone know them?

Everything now goes out on social media ... 

Kylie Jenner shares "Mr & Mrs" Photo of herself and Tyga

The reality star shared the photo with captioned: "Mr & Mrs," and was taken at a party the pair attended with friends in Los Angeles.

She can be seen in the pic wearing a tight orange dress and flaunting her pins, with her hair in a sleek style.

Kenyan Socialite Vera Sidika Put Her Curvy Bod On Display

Nice tats ...

2 Snipers open fire on 11 Police Officers And 3 Killed At Black Lives Matter Protest In Dallas

NBC 5 reports that the officers were shot in downtown Dallas, on Thursday.

Dallas Police Chief David Brown initially informed the network that two snipers shot 10 police officers from elevated positions. Three are dead, two in surgery, and three in critical condition, according to Brown.

"Tonight it appears that two snipers shot 10 police officers from elevated positions during the protest/rally," Brown said in a statement. "Three officers are deceased, two are in surgery and three are in critical condition. An intensive search for suspects is currently underway. No suspects are in custody at this time. We ask that any citizen with information regarding the shootings tonight call 214-671-3482."

#Euro2016: Griezmann Double Puts France In Final (Germany 0-2 France)

Two goals from Antoine Griezmann put Euro 2016 hosts France into Sunday's final against Portugal on a dramatic night in Marseille.

France had been under pressure for much of the first half -- but a penalty in the final seconds before the break changed the game.

Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger was adjudged to have handled the ball as France crossed from a corner, and Griezmann stepped up to fire the spot-kick past Manuel Neuer.

And with 72 minutes gone, the Atletico Madrid man sealed the victory for France, stabbing the ball home after Neuer had flapped at a Paul Pogba cross.

France had started at a fierce pace in an crackling Stade Velodrome atmosphere, and almost took the lead after six minutes when a low Griezmann effort was tipped away by Neuer.

US President, Barrack Obama reacts to the killing of two Black Americans by white police officers

US President Obama says all Americans should be deeply troubled by the recent killings of two Black Americans by white police officers. 

He reacted via a post which he shared on his Facebook wall this evening. He wrote:

So funny! Ilorin Shoprite shut down today due to the overwhelming crowd

The Shoprite located in Ilorin, Kwara State, had to completely shut its doors after a crowd of people stormed their store for the public holiday today. 

According to eyewitnesses, when the crowd became too much, they quickly shut their doors to prevent others from coming. However, residents of the state still eager to get in, stayed put at the door awaiting their turn. Lol, it is a shopping center not a recreational center ...

Right Advocacy Group drags Ortom, Aregbesola, 9 governors to ICC for failing to pay salaries

Rights advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has dragged 11 state governors who have been unable to pay workers salaries to the International Criminal Court.

The group, in a statement on Thursday by its Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni, listed the 11 governors it dragged before the ICC as Rauf Agbesola of Osun State, Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and Nyesom Wike of Rivers State.

Others are Bayelsa’s Governor Seriake Dickson, Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State, Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and Simon Lalong of Plateau State.

Russell and Ciara Wilson off to their honeymoon (PHOTOS)

According to E! News, the newlyweds left Peckforton Castle today around 12:30 p.m and headed to a private airport to catch a flight out of England. Ciara wore a chic, all-white ensemble which featured a blazer over a white maxi dress, while Russell, on the other hand, opted for black pants with a bomber jacket and boots.

Why are they not smiling?

Italian Man who beats Nigerian Migrant to death has been arrested

Face of the alleged killer

An Italian football hooligan has been arrested and charged with murder after beating to death a Nigerian asylum seeker who reacted to racial insults against his partner, ANSA news agency reported Thursday.

According to the La Repubblica newspaper, Emmanuel Chidi Nnamdi, 36, got into a fight on Tuesday after the man called his 24-year-old girlfriend Chinyere a "monkey."

He was taken to hospital in a comatose state and declared dead on Wednesday in the central Italian town of Fermo, some 170 kilometres north-east of Rome, near the Adriatic coast.

Kidnappers demands N40m for the release of Irele community monarch

Four days after a foremost traditional ruler in Irele council area of Ondo State, the Laragunsin of Iyasan, Oba Abiodun Oyewumi was abducted, a ransom of N40million has been demanded by his captors.

According to a report by Daily Post, the family, however is pleading to pay N500,000 for the release of the Oba but that it was rejected by the kidnappers.

The kidnappers of the monarch reportedly opened the line of communication through his son Folarin Oyewunmi, who was in the palace when he was abducted on Monday at about 10pm.

It was gathered that the kidnappers phoned Folarin and requested that a recharge card of N40,000 value be sent to them as a prelude to open discussion on the release of the Oba.

Gunmen Kidnapped Medical Director of Abia State Polytechnic

The Medical Director of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Dr Eze Nwokocha, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

Nwokocha was allegedly whisked away by unknown gunmen at about 7pm on Sunday evening around Allwell Crescent near the Aba Fire Service station.

Punch quoted a source as saying that the medical doctor was returning to his house after attending a meeting in his hometown in the city when gunmen accosted him and whisked him away in another vehicle.

Ogele warns Fayose to Resign now or be chased out of Government House

Activist lawyer, Morakinyo Ogele has advised Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose to resign from office or be chased out of the Government House by people whose resources have been allegedly mismanaged in the last two years of his administration.

Ogele who spoke with reporters on Thursday also warned Fayose against blackmailing Lagos lawyer Femi Falana as being the mastermind of his latest brush with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He stressed that Fayose was no longer “fit and proper” to continue to occupy the seat of the governor by the latest revelations of alleged purchase of property within and outside the country with public funds.

NSCDC boss reveals How FG plans to end bombing of oil installations in Niger Delta

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said on Thursday that the dialogue approach adopted by the Federal Government with militants would end the ongoing bombings of oil facilities in the Niger Delta.

The NSCDC Commandant General, Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammadu gave the assurance while speaking to journalists in Minna.