Police say Dallas sniper plotted bigger assault, as more protesters arrested

The U.S. military veteran who fatally shot five Dallas police officers last week was plotting a larger assault, authorities said, disclosing how he had taunted negotiators and written on a wall in his own blood before being killed.

Protests against U.S. police tactics continued for a third straight day on Sunday, with scores arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after authorities warned that violence during street demonstrations over the fatal police shootings of two black men last week would not be tolerated.

Breaking: Theresa May set to become Britain Prime Minister after others Withdrew

Energy minister Andrea Leadsom abruptly withdrew from the contest to succeed David Cameron as Britain's prime minister on Monday, leaving her rival Theresa May as the only candidate.

The two women had been due to contest a ballot of around 150,000 Conservative party members, with the result to be declared by Sept. 9, but the shock announcement opens the way for May to take over much sooner.

Leadsom, who has no cabinet experience, was barely known to the British public until she emerged as a prominent voice in the successful campaign for Britain to leave the European Union.

"Pls Credit the Makeup Artist" - Fans slam Harrysong for Applying Lipstick & Foundation in New Photo

Five Star Music Artiste, Harrysong came under heavy fire yesterday when he shared the above photo on his Instagram.

Nigerians really have no chill ... The fans and the trolls came accusing him of applying lipstick...while some went as far as accusing him of using foundation! See comments on slides above

Dr Victor Olunloyo Meets Pastor Adeboye for Prayers After Apologising on Kemi Olunloyo's Online Attacks

Days after former governor Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo released the statement denouncing his daughter Kemi Olunloyo’s media activities, he visited Pastor E. A. Adeboye, one of the clergymen attacked by his daughter, for prayers.

In his letter published on Premium Times, the former governor apologised to the Redeemed Christian Church of God founder, asking for forgiveness for Kemi’s verbal attacks.

15 yr Old Daughter Of Woman Preacher Killed in Abuja bemoans that “They Killed Her Mom Like A Chicken”

The Wife of the Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo over the weekend visited the family of late Mrs Eunice Olawale who was murdered at about 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, as she went for early morning preaching (Morning Cry) close to her residence.

On that fateful day, Mrs Olawale’s throat was slit, with her head rested on the bible she used for preaching.

Already, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has said that investigation was ongoing to uncover those behind the act, just as miscreants were reported to be on rampage at Arab Road, Omega Paints Road, Pipeline and its environs, terrorising people.

Yeni Kuti reveals How Her Daughter Helped Her Quit Smoking

Yeni Kuti, the first daughter of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela, has revealed that she used to be addicted to smoking.

She decided to put an end to her urges when she started having chest pain, which seemed to her to be life threatening.

Kuti disclosed this in an interview with The Sun, stating that the thought of not being alive to see her daughter, Rolari, graduate from the university motivated her to stop her need to get a fix.

Actor Jim Iyke claps back at fan who said he should go get married

So Actor Jim Iyke was having a good time and decided to share a picture on is social media, then a fan who saw the post on Instagram then asked Jim Iyke to go and get married, a comment that left the actor, who is also considered to be one of the best dressed in the industry, not too pleased, So Jim gave the fan a piece of advice... See comments on slides above

Happy 74th Birthday to Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs Celebrates

Veteran Actor Olu Jacob turns 74 today and His wife, Joke Silva shared a message to him via her Instagram page. She posted the photo above and captioned it:

Make Up Wahala! See what happened to this Ugandan Singer While Performing

Is this a case of using the right makeup or buying an original set of makeup? Whichever the case, it was an embarrassing moment for Ugandan singer, Sheebah Karungi as her makeup washed up while she was performing at Club Guvnor in Uganda on Friday, 8th July.

According to reports, the venue where she was performing was intensely hot and poorly ventilated causing her to sweat non-stop.

Ambassadorial List: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Onyeama to appear before Senate

Ahead of Tuesday’s resumption date of the National Assembly after its short recess, Senate Commit­tee on Foreign Affairs will tomorrow, meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey On­yeama, over alleged ir­regularities in the ambas­sadorial list recently sent to the Upper Chamber for approval by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Making this disclosure in a telephone interview with The Authority, two members of the Commit­tee, Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe and Sonni Og­buoji said the Minister would appear before the lawmakers tomorrow but could not confirm wheth­er the SGF would also be in the meeting.

Recall that the Senate had shortly before it em­barked on Sallah break three weeks ago, sum­moned the Minister and the Secretary to the Gov­ernment of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir La­wal, to explain why some states of the federation were omitted in the list of ambassadorial nominees pending confirmation in the Senate.

Niger State PDP accuses APC of Using Powers of State to Intimidate is Members

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been accused of fueling the crisis within the ranks of the opposi­tion, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger state.

The State Chairman of the PDP, Barrister Tanko Beji also alleged that the ruling APC was using some security organiza­tions in the state to coerce and intimidate its mem­bers so that they will de­camp to the ruling party.

MAGIC! 71 Trailers of Rice meant for IDP’s Disappears

Controversies have trailed the sudden disappearance of 71 trailers of rice and other grains allocated to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Adamawa State by the Federal Government to ameliorate the hardship faced by victims of insurgency in the state.

The 71 trailer loads of grains actually arrived the state only for the items to develop wings two days after the Deputy Governor, Mr. Martins Babale, flagged off the ceremony marking the distribution of the consignment, without getting to the IDP camps or to those that had returned home.

Commenting on the missing trucks of food items, a member of the State House of Assembly, Mr. Emmanuel Tsamdu, said reports from his constituency community leaders confirmed that only 250 bags of 50kg of rice got to Madagali, as against the two trailers of 600 bags of 50kg per one trailer load.

Iran financing Campaign against Chief of Army Staff (COAS)

The Islamic Republic of Iran may have joined forces with those seeking the removal of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in what is largely seen as a coup to cripple the anti-terror war.

Buratai, whose detractors acknowledged as having made commendable gains in the fight against Boko Haram in the northeast, was the target of an attack by Iranian-backed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) better known as the Shiite sect in the country. The attempt on his life triggered a military operation.

Sources revealed that Iran, whose former Ambassador to Nigeria, Saheed Kozechi, actively defended IMN’s right to insurrection, is now exploiting ongoing allegations against the COAS of owning property in Dubai to seek his sack as payback for the troops’ operation in Zaria Kaduna state late last year.

Local Security Chief dock out Boko Haram Members in Lagos State

Some Boko Haram members have been arrested in Lagos. The terrorists, who were arrested within last week in three different locations, were apprehended by local security operatives.

Their names are Ibrahim Ali, Abubakar Ahmed, Babagana Blam Ali, Goigoi Kamsalem, Ibrahim Mohammed and Adams.

They were said to have fled from Bama, Baga and Konduga Local Government Areas of Borno State following the increase in military operations to wipe out the sect.

The Head of a group of local security outfit in Lagos, who is the Mai-Kanuribe of Lagos and Seriki Hausawa of Ijora Kingdom, Alhaji Mustapha Mohammed, disclosed to journalists at the weekend that five out of the suspects were arrested on Friday at Isheri-Ojudu Berger and Victoria Island areas, while the sixth was arrested in a church at Festac area of the state.

Pastor Adebayo urges Nigerians to imbibe ‘change’ ... Inaugurates biggest Church in Ibadan

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Sunday in Ibadan, prayed fervently for the nation’s prosperity as he inaugurated the new Region 21 headquarters.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly inaugurated stadium-like church was the RCCG Covenant Sanctuary, Region 21 headquarters located in Oluyole Estate area of Ibadan.

Adeboye also prayed for the prosperity of the citizenry and the nation at large, saying he was in Ibadan for the inauguration and for people of Ibadan.

NYSC Lodge in Rivers State attacked by Armed robbers

The National Youths Service Corps Lodge at the premises of a Magistrate Court at Bori, the capital of Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State has been attacked by suspected criminals.

It was reported that the criminals invaded the premises of the Magistrate court in the area where corps members were resident and disposed them of their valuables.

NDDC appeals to Niger-Delta youths over Pipeline vandalism

The Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Ibim Semenitari, has appealed to Niger Delta youths to desist from destroying oil installations in the region.

Semenitari made the appeal while speaking with newsmen ahead of Tuesday’s inauguration of the Rivers State office of the commission in Port Harcourt.

APC members are not saints – Dogara speaks on Corruption

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari’s war against corruption is not selective.

He said it was only natural that probe by any new government focused on those that had opportunity to serve in government.

His words: 

Former PDP Chairman reveals How Jonathan gave victory to Buhari

Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Vincent Ogbulafor, has blamed the party’s loss of the 2015 general elections on former President Goodluck Jonathan.

He stated that PDP would have won if Jonathan had supported a northern candidate.

“The person who caused the failure of PDP is Jonathan. PDP had internal democracy, a zoning pattern which worked for them for 16 years, and we agreed at a meeting that power would stay in the North for eight years before it returns to the South for another eight years,” Ogbulafor told Vanguard.

Yakubu Dogara reveals Billions of looted funds found buried in Abuja farmland

Yakubu Dogara, has described as unimaginable, the scale of corruption so far uncovered by anti-graft agencies. At a meeting with newspaper editors in Abuja, on Saturday, the speaker of the House of Reps said he was shocked by the monumental looting of the treasury in the past, citing the discovery of billions of looted fund buried in a farm in Abuja.

He explained that operatives of anti-graft agencies had been busy moving the cash out of the farm.

Dogara said he had never heard of such impunity in which people “stole for the sake of stealing,” decrying the latest antics of suspected looters to bury their loot in farmland.

Delectable Iyabo Ojo looking glam in blue outfit (PHOTOS)

Nollywood Actress looked gorgeous in this blue outfit for Kunle Afolayan's new movie, The CEO premiere last night. Did you notice the photographer on the second pic saying I am here too *winks*

How Veteran Actress Bukky Ajayi died - Children reveals

Veteran actress Zainab Bukky Ajayi who died at 82 on Wednesday, July 6, had breast cancer, hypertension and diabetes, her sons revealed in exclusive chats with Vanguard newspaper.

On Wednesday, July 6, Ma Bukky Ajayi passed on and according to Muslim rites, she was buried the same day she died. The actress converted to Islam in 1965 and adopted the name ‘Zainab’.

Bukky Ajayi According to Claudius Akinwade Peter-Thomas, a musician and second son of the late icon:

(Disturbing Image) Man Found Dead Inside Soak Away Pit

A man has who minutes after having dinner with family has been mysteriously found dead inside a septic tank in his neighbourhood causing outrage in the area. 

At Odewale area of Opeilu in Agbado, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, a man named Kamorudeen was found dead inside a soak-away pit.

According to The Nation, the 32-year-old commercial bus driver was said to have visited the toilet shortly after he had dinner around 11 pm on Thursday, June 30.

Say What! Granddad goes shopping on mini dress and heels

... See how serious he is looking. This elderly man's photo has gone viral after he was spotted at a Walmart store with a staff recording him from behind. People are calling him the new black Caitlyn Jenner. What would you call him?

Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Father of Former Speaker in Benue

Gunmen have kidnapped Chief Tsegba Gbor, the father of former speaker Pro Tempore of the Federal House of Representatives, Terngu Tsegba.

According to Punch, Gbor was abducted on Saturday at about 8pm at his residence in Adekaa, Gboko-West, Gboko local government area of Benue State.

It was gathered that gunmen stormed the residence of the traditional ruler at about 8pm and whisked the 80-year-old away.

Save Some Cash! 10 Tips to help Minimise Your Fuel Consumption

Are you one of those looking to cut your budget on fuel purchase? Well, here are 10 simple tips on saving money on petrol and  will help you free up your cash for other things. These tips work if your car runs on diesel too, according to Telegraph UK:

Don’t drive in the rush hour

Getting stuck in a traffic jam is not only energy-zapping, it is also cash-zapping. It is a very expensive way of travelling. Every time you stop and start in traffic, your car needs first gear and a huge amount of fuel to get moving again. Second gear is not much better. The best solution is to not travel during the rush hour. You can also save some fuel by trying to understand what the traffic is doing in front of you, and travelling steadily at a slow speed, rather than accelerating and braking. In a busy city like Lagos, there are now some mobile traffic information apps and radio stations which update you of traffic in almost every area in the city. You could also call a friend who plies the same route like you if they have some information about traffic on the route.

Cristiano Ronaldo says No one believed in them

Portugal star and captain Cristiano Ronaldo praised his team for a deserved Euro 2016 success, saying they had proved their critics wrong.

Eder scored a 109th-minute winner as Fernando Santos' men claimed a 1-0 victory over France in the final in Paris on Sunday.

Ronaldo came off due to a knee injury in the first half but returned to try and rally Portugal to a first major title from the sidelines.

Dimitri Payet says he did not mean to hurt Ronaldo

Dimitri Payet insisted there was no malice in his tackle that forced Cristiano Ronaldo out of Sunday's Euro 2016 final.

Portugal beat hosts France 1-0 after extra time in Saint-Denis thanks to a superb 109th-minute strike from substitute Eder.

The Lille striker would, in all likelihood, not have been on the pitch if captain and talisman Ronaldo had not hurt his knee during a crunching early challenge with Payet.

Ronaldo attempted to continue twice after receiving treatment but eventually left the field on a stretcher, with the Stade de France rising to offer a warm ovation in the 25th minute.

Portugal Defender Pepe says They won Euro 2016 for Cristiano Ronaldo

Man-of-the-match Pepe told his Portugal team-mates to win Euro 2016 for injured captain Cristiano Ronaldo and they delivered.

It was a historic result as Portugal claimed their first major title via a 1-0 win over hosts France after extra time in Paris on Sunday.

Eder came off the bench and scored the 109th-minute winner, but Portugal faced an uphill battle from the outset, following a knee injury to Ronaldo, who left the field in tears in the first half.

Cedric Soares reveals Ronaldo inspired them during half-time at #EURO2016

Portugal full-back Cedric Soares revealed a stricken Cristiano Ronaldo issued a rallying call to his team-mates at half-time in the 1-0 Euro 2016 final win over France.

Fernando Santos' team claimed a first major international honour for their country when substitute Eder fired a superb extra-time winner to stun an expectant Stade de France.

Their hopes appeared to suffer a terminal blow early in the match when Ronaldo suffered a knee injury in a challenge with France midfielder Dimitri Payet.