EFCC detains Abia REC over alleged N20 million bribe in 2015 Election

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is detaining Abia State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Sylvester Ezeani for alleged N20 million scam.

Ezeani was the REC in Cross River State during the March 28, 2015, Presidential and National Assembly Elections.

Also, a member of the House of Representatives (Oron Constituency, Akwa Ibom State), Nse Bassey Ekpenyong, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a certificate forgery scam.

Also yesterday, Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, was grilled again for allegedly collecting N15million from Destra Nigeria Limited, a company owned by a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh.

Abia Governorship Tussle: Ikpeazu insists he won’t relinquish power to Ogah

As the Abia political crisis lingers with various interest groups coming to Umuahia Government House for solidarity with Governor Ikpeazu, the embattled governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu yesterday, vowed that he could not afford to relinquish his seat to Dr. Uche Ogah, saying that the mandate was freely given to him by God and Abia people.

The Governor also claimed that the mandate given to him by Abia voters has spiritual connotation which he could not afford to abandon. Ikpeazu, who spoke while addressing the people of Abia North who were on a solidarity visit to him at the Government House, Umuahia, disclosed that he had previously visited Uche Ogah three times to solicit his support and urged him to drop his ambition but to no avail.

Edo State: Spain-based Nigerian seeks justice over acid attack

A 37-year-old Spain-based acid attack victim, Mabel Mark, has appealed to Edo State Police Command to arrest and prosecute the suspects involved in the incident in the interest of justice. The mother of one, who hails from Ohordua in Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, was attacked by unknown persons at a salon last October at Upper Sakponba Road, Benin, Edo State.

It was learned that her trouble started after she met a native doctor at Upper Sakponba Road, identified as Okoh-Oboh.

OFFICIAL: Republican convention confirms Donald Trump for President

The Republican Party formally nominated Donald Trump for president of the United States Tuesday, capping a roller-coaster campaign that saw the billionaire tycoon defeat 16 White House rivals.

“It’s my honor to be able to throw Donald Trump over the top in the delegation count tonight,” the candidate’s son Donald Trump Jr told delegates at the Republican National Convention which erupted in cheers and applause.

Gov. Amosun says Nigerian governors cannot pay salaries because they fail to think outside the box

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, yesterday said the reason why some governors could not pay salaries and fund their states well was because they have failed to think outside the box.

Amosun, who spoke during a meeting with Organised Private Sector at the Government House, Abeokuta, said; ‘’The era of free money from Abuja had gone.’’

He added that the development had made governors become endangered species among their people. While reacting to the allegation of mismanagement of bailout by governors, Amosun said it was erroneous to accuse governors of mismanagement of the bailout funds released to their respective states by the Federal Government.

Donald Trump gets 6,000 tea bags from an India Firm for Soul Cleansing

An Indian company Thursday said it had sent 6,000 green tea bags to White House hopeful Donald Trump, believing they would help him to become “smarter” and cleanse his soul. The unusual gift — which equals four years supply if drunk four times a day — was from Kolkata-based Te-a-Me Teas, its executive director Sumit Shah told AFP.

Shah also said the company had set up a website — www.teafortrump.com — where people could tweet a message to Trump and urge him to drink the tea daily. “We firmly believe green tea can do a lot of good to people.

Murdered Abuja preacher to be buried on her birthday

About two weeks after her assassination by alleged Islamic fundamentalists in Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, the family of the late Eunice Olawale Elisha on Tuesday announced that the deceased would be buried on July 23, 2016.

A brother to the deceased, Mr. Akun Oluwadare, told journalists that the family had concluded arrangement to properly bury her on July 23, a day that “coincided with her birthday celebration.”

PDP apologises for toxic remarks

Nigeria’s main opposition political party, the PDP, on Tuesday, said the tone of conversation amongst Nigerians on social media had taken a disturbing dimension.

As a result, the party took responsibility for the role it played in fostering the “toxic” atmosphere and promised to improve the tone of its discussion going forward.

“We have noticed, with a growing sense of dismay, the level of toxicity that pervades the political space with respect to discussions on national issues,” the PDP said. “We accept responsibility and apologise for whatever role we have played in reaching this level of toxicity.”

OMG! Is this Linda Ikeji's Mr X ... That 'peak' was awesome!

Linda Ikeji is a divisive character with just as many people hating her as those who love her and since she’s unmarried, great interest is taken in her love life….or lack of it.

This is why when the popular blogger uploaded a pic of her receiving a peck from her best friend Andy Ogbechi, people went ballistic in the comments section.

Men can cheat because we bought the wedding ring – Comedian

Ghanaian comedian Derrick Kobina Bonney, popularly known as DKB has said men have all the rights in this world to cheat on their women.

According to him, because men are responsible for buying the woman a wedding ring and also foot the bill for the wedding, it should not be seen as wrong if they cheat on their wives.

Minister says Nigeria loses N127 bn yearly to cybercrime

The Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu, says Nigeria is losing about N127billion which is 0.8 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Products (GDP), to cybercrime yearly.

Shittu said this in Abuja on Tuesday at the opening of the 26th National Conference and Exhibition of the Nigeria Computer Society.

According to him, “our growing dependence on digital infrastructure introduces and poses grave threats to national security.’’

Herdsmen attacks beyond President Buhari - CPCSN

President Muhammadu Buhari alone cannot proffer solutions to the massacre of several thousands of Nigerian farmers by Fulani herdsmen in many states, according to Ahmad Zakari. 

Zakari, who is the national chairman of Community for Peace and Corrupt-free Society, Nigeria (CPCSN) at a briefing with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, July 19, said those criticising the president over the escalating deadly clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country do not fully understand the issues involved, Vanguard reports. 

JUST IN: Blessing Okagbare wins 100m at European tournament

Blessing Okagbare has won women’s 100m at Hungarian tournament Gyulai Istvan Memorial 2016.

This Day reports that Okagbare’s season is gradually gathering momentum to peak at the Rio2016 Games two days ago at the Sóstói Stadion in Budapest, Hungary ducked inside 11 seconds for the first time this 2016.

Meanwhile, Okagbare is listed by the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for three individual events and the 4x100m relays at Rio 2016.

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See how Christina Milan decided to show the world her nipples (PHOTOS)

Christina Milan wore a very sexy swimsuit that showed off her ample assets and curves while on holiday in Ibiza with her rumoured new fling Maggio Cipriani. She suffered a nip slip as the risque one piece showed off the sides of her midriff and later, her nipples. 

Rio 2016: China sends 416 athletes, largest ever Olympic delegation

The Asian country which finished second behind the US four years ago in London is leaving no stone unturned in its quest for Olympic glory. During a ceremony to unveil its Olympic team in Beijing, the government said it will be sending 416 athletes to Rio 2016 to compete in 26 sports. 

The contingent is made up of 256 women and 160 men. 

Over 100 women pose naked against Donald Trump in Cleveland (PHOTOS)

Over hundred women posed naked with mirrors in Cleveland on Sunday, July 17, in answer to a photographer's call to blend art with politics and portray Donald Trump as unfit for the White House.

The women gathered on the eve of the Republican National Convention, where the New York billionaire officially anointed the party's nominee for president after winning the primary race.

Entitled "Everything She Says Means Everything," the photo art featured women of all shapes, colors and sizes participated, holding up mirrors toward the arena.

Borno State: Two young women cradle their severely malnourished children (PHOTO)

We hear of billions of naira donated for IDP's Camp and then you see photos like this ... Oh dear, God please help our country, Nigeria!

PHOTOS: Model Bella Hadid puts her hot body in beach outfit at St. Barts

Bella Hadid, sister to top-model Gigi Hadid who has been enjoying a luxurious getaway with friends at St. Barts was pictured wearing an eye-popping bandage-style bikini as she frolicked in the sea. She also shared a sexy snap of herself lying on a sun lounger, showing off her hot bikini body.

Oh, Dear! Girlfriend burns boyfriend with hot palm oil (Graphic Photos)

According to someone who knows them well, the lady pictured did this to her boyfriend over an allegation that he impregnated someone. He shared photos of the both of them when things were going good and the man in the hospital after the attack, and wrote,

"Beware of whom you choose to be with. This is what a jealous girlfriend did to her boyfriend. Simply because she heard a rumour that he impregnated someone. Without finding out from the guy, She came to visit him on that evil day to pretend to pass the night. At midnight when he was asleep. She woke up, bleached red oil and poured it on the guy's face and body. Then she ran away. She is nowhere to found. What a wicked heart. This is not tell me I tel you. I know them and I have seen them together having fun, playing, smiling and even eating together." 

Indian woman and her 4-month-old son die in a suspected suicide (PHOTO)

31-year-old Supraja Srinivas and her four-month-old son died after she allegedly jumped from the balcony of their 29-storey high-rise apartment along with the baby in Australia. 

Their bodies were found in the atrium of the City Point apartment building last Thursday, July 14. It is believed that Supraja committed suicide.

Epic throwback photo of IBB and Abacha

Photo credit: BeegeaglesBlog

This photo shows former military leaders Ibrahim Babangida and late Sani Abacha, taken at a field exercise in Kontagora around 1989.

Taiwan: Tour bus goes up in flames killing 26 people (PHOTOS)

A tour bus carrying visitors from China burst into flames on a busy highway near Taiwan's capital today killing all 26 people on board. The bus was bringing the group of Chinese tourists to Taoyuan Airport to catch a flight back to Dalian when the incident happened. Those on board included 24 tourists. Many of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition.

Amber Rose might just have told us that her new man is rich and has big d*ck

Finally, Amber Rose has opened up on her true ethnicity. She wrote on her page: I'm Black/ Portuguese/ Irish and Italian. So now y'all can stop arguing in my fuckin comments about it.

NFF denies appointing Le Guen as Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser

The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday clarified the situation with regards to the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee that Frenchman Paul Le Guen be named the new Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles.

It said all sub-committees in the Federation can only make recommendations to the Board.

Chairman of the NFF Media and Publicity Committee, Hon. Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande, dismissed reports in local and international media of the Frenchman’s rejection of the position as simply preposterous.

Kano State: Police vow to arrest killers of newly-wed bride

The Police in Kano on Tuesday vowed to arrest those behind the murder of a newly-wed bride (name withheld) in Sha’iskawa village of Danbatta Local Gover‎nment Area of the state.

The Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command, DSP Magaji Majiya, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the command had already commenced investigation into the incident with a view to arresting perpetrators of the dastardly act.

Kogi women blast Mrs Tinubu for calling Dino Melaye a dog, ask her to apologize

Kogi State women have demanded an apology from Oluremi Tinubu, wife of former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu for calling their son, Dino Melaye a dog.

Mrs. Tinubu and Melaye have been in the news over a recent squabble during senate plenary.

Kogi State women in a press conference on Tuesday asked Mrs. Tinubu to apologize to Melaye for allegedly calling their illustrious son a ‘dog’.

Governor Ortom orders 20 made-in-Gboko tricycles

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, Tuesday ordered for 20 tricycles assembled by an indigene of the State, Mr Stine Chenge, in Gboko.

Ortom placed the order at the Benue Peoples House, Tuesday, when Mr. Chenge presented one of the vehicles to him.

The Governor stated that the order was a demonstration of his support for the initiative, which he urged other youths to emulate.

NEITI boss comments on Osinbajo’s data: "110m Nigerians should not be poor"

Mr Waziri Adio, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), on Tuesday said that there was no reason for Nigeria to have 110 million people living in poverty.

“With the kind of money Nigeria made from oil in the past decades, there is no reason it should have 110 million poor people,’’ Adio said during a visit to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

The NEITI boss said that the visit was aimed at renewing collaboration between the two organizations to end corruption, impunity and mismanagement in the country’s oil, gas and mining revenues

Five persons in court for feeding dog with new-born baby in Katsina

One Muhammad Bello, 45, a teenage girl and three others have appeared before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Katsina State for allegedly killing a newborn baby born out of wedlock and fed a dog with the corpse.

The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Altine Ragiji, told the court that the incident occurred at Saika village in Batsari Local Government Area of the state.

According to him, a traditional ruler in the town reported to the police that a teenage girl (names withheld, 15), gave birth to a child out of wedlock.

Lagos State: Man Impregnates Daughter, Defiles 18-Month-Old Baby

The police in Lagos State have arrested a 36-year-old man, Kennedy Michael for allegedly raping his teenage daughter, Maria and attempting to abort the resulting pregnancy.

Michael was arrested alongside his lover, one Ndukwe Ijeoma, for assisting in procuring an abortion for her lover’s daughter.

The suspect was also accused of defiling an 18-month-old baby girl belonging to his neighbour, identified only as Uche, by inserting his finger forcefully into the baby’s vagina.