Failed Coup: Turkey declares 3-month state of emergency

Turkey's president on Wednesday declared a three-month state of emergency following a failed coup. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the measure was being taken to counter threats to Turkish democracy and wasn't intended to curb basic freedoms. He spoke after a meeting with Cabinet ministers and top security advisers.

"The aim is to rapidly and effectively take all steps needed to eliminate the threat against democracy, the rule of law and the people's rights and freedoms," Erdogan said. "This measure is in no way against democracy, the law and freedoms," he added. "On the contrary it aims to protect and strengthen them."

Delta State: Hundreds Escape Death as Lord's Chosen Church Auditorium Collapses (PHOTOS)

Hundreds of worshippers, have escaped death as the auditorium of the Lord's Chosen Church in Asaba, Delta State collapses 

According to reports making rounds online and social media, hundreds of worshippers, escaped death today as the auditorium of The Lord’s Chosen Church, Aniahaba street, Cable point in Asaba, the Delta State capital, collapses.

WTH! Man Stabs Ex-girlfriend Before Killing Himself and Little (PHOTO)

A man has killed himself and his toddler son after he brutally stabbed his ex-girlfriend.

Dailystar reports that Marco Velocci, 28, and his three-year-old son Alex James died in a crash with an articulated truck near Oola, Co Limerick, yesterday morning.

Before the accident, the 28-year-old had snatched the little boy and sped off in his black Audio estate after plunging a knife into his estranged partner, mother-of-two Jodie Power at her Oola home.

The 26-year-old sustained several stab wounds during the violent assault at the bungalow at around 8am yesterday.

9 Funny Names Nigerians Call President Muhammadu Buhari ... The 2nd is so funny!

President Muhammadu Buhari, the 5th civilian president of Nigeria is to Nigerians what they deem him to be. To this end, many Nigerians prefer to call him some names owing to his background, political life, and the how the nation has fared under his one-year administration.

However, many make mockery and humour of situations to christen the president 73 years after his official christening by parents.

Here are some funny names Nigerians call President Muhammadu Buhari as highlighted by Nigerian Bulletin

Bayelsa, Ebonyi, 2 Others States Failed Ambassadorial Nominees Validity Test - Senate

The Senate on Wednesday resolved to begin consideration and screening of 47 ambassadorial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari for approval. 

Concerns were again raised on Tuesday over the non-inclusion of candidates from Bayelsa, Plateau, Ondo, and the Ebonyi States on the list of career Ambassadors forwarded to the Senate for screening by President Muhammadu Buhari.

This follows the presentation of report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs by Deputy Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Shehu Sani (APC), Kaduna Central Senatorial District where it was revealed that the process of nominating career Ambassadors by President Buhari was duly taken into consideration, pointing out that the affected States actually did not meet the criteria.

Say What! Couple Wake Up at Night to Find a Strange Man Sleeping With Them in Their Bed

A man and his wife were shocked to find a man sleeping in their bed when they woke at night. 

The couple were startled after they woke uр іn middle оf thе night іn horror only to find a man asleep in their own bed with them in Wisconsin.

River Falls police ѕаіd thаt thеу wеrе called tо аn apartment аt 1119 State Street, аftеr thе couple turned оn thе light іn thеіr bedroom аnd ѕаw аn unknown black man іn thеіr bed.

Nigeria University don invents new football-like game

A University don, Bonnyface Oji Peter Opia, has invented a new football-like game, which he christened the Beautiful Ball Game.

Opia who unveiled the new game in Lagos last week disclosed that the new game is similar to football, but “differs in many respects from the extant soccer game in areas such as field design, rules and method of play with invaluable new features that addresses major limitations of the current game.”

He disclosed that the game is played not necessarily to put the ball into the net but to target and achieve specific goals while doing so.

Female Geography teacher caught having Lesbian S*x with Teenage Student (PHOTO)

A geography teacher has been disgraced after she allegedly had s*x with one of her students.

According to a report by The Sun, Kimberly Naquin has been accused of having s*x with her 16-year-old female student over the course of two years, often using a white vibrator in the trysts.

Then 25-years-old, Naquin and the young student had s*x at the teacher’s home and even in the Louisiana classroom during the two-year relationship.

The disgraced teacher has now been charged as well as being suspended from Destrehan High School.

Wanputu! Please My Pipo where is this girl from?

Lol! What kind of funny pose is this?

Meet the Woman banking Millions for owning the World's Largest Natural Breasts (PHOTOS)

A woman with the largest natural breast in the world has shown off her massive asset as she reveals she makes millions from it. 

A mother with the world's largest natural breasts has revealed how her 102ZZZ-cup assets have netted her millions.

The woman identified as Annie Hawkins-Turner, who is better known by the pseudonym Norma Stitz (a play on the phrase “enormous t**s”), is celebrating 25 years since she turned her giant boobs into a successful business.

Drama! Guards Steals Diesel from DSTV Office in Lagos

Two guards are being made to pay for their crime after they were said to have stolen diesel from a DSTV office. 

The two guards, identified as Oke Oreyede, 36, and Wilson Emmanuel, 22, on Wednesday pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing diesel from a firm, DSTV, in Lekki, Lagos.

Oreyede and Emmanuel were charged by the police before Mrs. G. O. Oghie of an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos alongside three of their colleagues.

The other defendants are Adia God bless, 30, Shola Adeleke, 32 and a woman, Tessy Bitrus, 30.

So Sad! 3-year-old Boy Hit and Killed by a Car (Disturbing Photos)

The mother of a 3-year-old boy has been weeping bitterly on the roadside as a rushing car mistakenly hit and killed the toddler.

The 3-year-old son of a Myanmar couple who was leaving the Buddha Temple, was hit and killed by an incoming car few hours ago.

Middlesbrough signs former Man City Striker on season-long loan

The 30-year-old former Manchester City striker has sealed a return to the Premier League after passing a medical with Aitor Karanka's side.

"The club is set [to] strengthen even further in readiness for the new Premier League [season] after agreeing on a deal to sign Alvaro Negredo from Valencia CF," a Middlesbrough statement confirmed.

Napoli rejected Atletico bid of ´€60m plus two or three players´ for Higuain

Napoli rejected an offer from Atletico Madrid of €60million "plus two or three players" for Gonzalo Higuain, according to club president Aurelio De Laurentiis.

The Argentina international's future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks, with Atletico, Juventus and Arsenal all heavily linked with an interest.

Juve held talks with their Serie A rivals over the striker this week, though De Laurentiis - who is demanding that any suitors meet Higuain's €94m release clause - claimed the deal was dead in the water.

Donald Trump aide takes responsibility for Melania speech ... Releases Statement

A Trump aide has taken responsibility for the controversy over Melania Trump’s speech, saying she offered to resign but Trump rejected it. 

A Trump aide has taken responsibility for the controversy over Melania Trump’s speech, saying she offered to resign but Trump rejected it. 

In a statement released by the Trump campaign, in-house staff writer (and ghostwriter of multiple of Donald Trump's books) Meredith McIver said it “was my mistake.”  

Ex-Senate President: I was moved to tears last time Saraki, Ekweremadu went to court

A former President of the Senate, Senator Adolphus Wabara has disclosed that he was moved to tears when he watched the last time one of his successors, Dr. Bukola Saraki and the Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu reported to the court for the alleged forgery of Senate Rules trial instituted against them and two others by the federal government.

Wabara, a ranking member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, stated this yesterday when a delegation of the board led by its Chairman, Senator Walid Jibril, paid a solidarity visit to the PDP Senate Caucus at the National Assembly Complex.

Boko Haram fuel and Logistics supplier arrested in Maiduguri (PHOTOS)

The Quick Reinforcement Force (QRF) of 251 Battalion, 7 Div Garrison on routine checks arrested a truck loaded with 25 jerry cans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other goods cleverly covered and concealed at Molai checkpoint, outskirts of Maiduguri at about 8.00am today.

A statement from Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman Kukasheka said the driver of the vehicle, Muhammadu Adamu, claimed ignorance of the contents of the vehicle and called the owner of the goods, Tijjani Gambo to explain.

Oshiomole warns Edo people, beware of looters seeking your vote

Ahead of the September 10 governorship election in Edo State, the State Governor, Adams Oshiomole has admonished electorates in the state to be wary of corrupt politicians seeking their vote.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to his Lagos State counterpart, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday, Oshiomole described those seeking to take over the state in the upcoming election as self-confessed treasury looters.

The governor also disclosed that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, inherited a federal treasury that was “completely bastardised” by persons whom he alleged made “statement to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, saying they collected N500m and N700m respectively.”

Metuh, Amosun, others beg EFCC says we are ready to return our loot to avoid going to jail

Three high profile personalities involved in corruption trials have allegedly registered their interest to return their share of looted funds.

Metuh is currently being prosecuted for allegedly receiving N400 million from the former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki, rtd, while Amosu is accused of conspiring with his colleague to defraud the Nigerian AirForce to the tune of N50m while he was in office.

Umar on his part is being investigated for money laundering, criminal breach of trust and corruption to the tune of N9.7billion.

How a Policemen collected N10,000, beat up a 28 year old man to a pulp

A 28-year-old man, Ndifreke Ibuotenang, has accused the police in Akwa Ibom State of alleged brutality and theft.

The artisan claimed he was brutalized by a group of policemen attached to Mkpat Enin Police Division in the state.

According to him, the incident happened at about 9pm on Thursday when he was returning from where he went to drink palm wine.

MTN Group Issues Profit Warning over Nigeria Fine, Devaluation

MTN Group Limited fell in Johannesburg trading as the Africa’s largest mobile-phone company said it expects to report a first-half loss after agreeing to pay a record fine in Nigeria.

The shares dropped 2.5 percent to 138.13 rands by 11:25a.m., after earlier slumping as much as 3.8 percent, the most in three weeks on a closing basis.

The N330 billion ($1.18 billion) settlement in Nigeria, announced in June, will reduce earnings per share for the six months through June by 4.74 rands, while foreign-exchange losses, joint ventures and adjustments for inflation in Iran will further hurt results, MTN said in a statement yesterday.

Troops kill 12 Boko Haram members, 4 Soldiers wounded in Attack (Graphics Photos)

12 Photos in Slides

Yesterday troops of 7 Division Strike Group Team B (7 DSGB), attached to 21 Brigade, along with 4 Civilian JTF, carried out clearance operation of suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in Warpaya, Zenteleye, Mubarka, Jadawa and Yerwa villages.

During the operations, they encountered and engaged elements of Boko Haram terrorists in Jadawa and Yerwa in which they killed 7 terrorists. Unfortunately 4 soldiers were wounded in action.

The troops also recovered one Fabrique Nationale (FN) rifle with registration number ANT 015 (B/B No 0058), 2 motorcycles and 2 mobile phones. As the operations continued, the team also intercepted some of the Boko Haram terrorists with 75 rustled cows and 25 stolen sheep.

While returning to base, the team was ambushed by suspected elements of Boko Haram terrorists. But the troops rose to the occasion and successfully cleared the ambush. They also encountered serious hardship because of bugging down of vehicles occasioned by marshy terrain.

Kim Kardashian steamy photos that is stirring the internet

Reality Star, Kim Kardashian new photos have been circulating and they all look great but what is stirring the Internet is the one circled with her hands over her head. People want to know what is going around her lower region.

Paul Pogba spotted with Dencia's Pink Rolls Royce

The French International is surely having a swell time on holiday in America. First he pinched Dencia's pink Rolls Royce for a night out now it looks like he's got his hands on another. He was spotted cruising around Miami in a £250K Rolls Royce Dawn

Lady Gaga responds to her breakup from fiance Taylor Kinney

She posted this on her Instagram page ...

Mum charged with murder for drowning her 6-week old son

A North Carolina woman, 24-year-old new mum, Jameisha Alexander was seen holding her 6-week old son, King, near a pond Saturday night by someone who immediately called security. But by the time officers arrived, Alexander was gone and the baby was in the water, according to her arrest warrant.

Paramedics tried CPR to revive the newborn baby but the boy died a short time later.

Alexander was taken into custody two hours later after she was found involved in a car wreck about 20 miles away.

She was arrested and jailed on a murder charge pending a court hearing Tuesday.

Nigerian Navy apprehends Niger Delta Avengers major Logistics Supplier

The Nigerian Navy said it had arrested a suspected member of the Niger Delta Avengers. This is contained in a statement signed by its Director of Information, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, and made available to newsmen in Abuja.

According to Ezekobe, the suspect who was picked up on July 11 at about 11am, is believed to be a major logistics supplier to the group which had claimed responsibility for attacks on NNPC and Chevron pipelines in the region.

Inspector General of Police vow to crush criminals nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, Acting IG Ibrahim Idris, in continuation of his visit to security agencies, yesterday paid a working visit to the Director General, Department of State Services, Abuja.

Speaking in the office of the Director General, IGP Ibrahim Idris said the aim of the visit was to seek the cooperation and collaboration of the Directorate of State Services in tackling the security challenges facing the country.

WTH! Someone is selling his sperm for a Grey/Green eyes and light skin baby on Instagram ...

We just keep seeing weird things on the internet, now you can now buy SPERM online? This guy took to Instagram to auction his sperm. He's actually selling two of those for $80 for women who are looking to get pregnant and he says his sperm "guarantees” light skinned kids, all between the height of 6’0 and 6’2 with grey/green eyes ... Lol!

Lady Gaga and Fiance Taylor Kinney call off their 5 years relationship

Lady Gaga and actor Taylor Kinney have broken up after 5 years together. According to TMZ, the former couple, who got engaged in February 2015, broke up earlier this month.

Lady Gaga was seen in Cabo this week without her engagement ring and didn't celebrate Taylor's 35th birthday with him. No word on who ended the relationship or why