'Have a nice afterlife' - 14-year-old girl says after slitting her brother's girlfriend's throat

A 14-year-old teenager, Kali Jade Bookey from New Richmond, Wisconsin, was charged as an adult by police on 28 July with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and if convicted, she could be jailed for up to 40 years.

According to police documents, Bookey attacked her brother's girlfriend, in the girl's bedroom, by first trying to suffocate her. She is then alleged to have smashed two bowls on the victim's head, and finally cut her throat with a shard from one of the bowls.

After she slit her brother's girlfriend's throat, Bookey called the St Croix County Sheriff's Department on 27 July, claiming that two men in a green pickup truck attempted to kidnap her while she was out for a bike ride.

Ayo Fayose says he regrets campaigning for Sheriff to become PDP Chairman

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, said he regrets campaigning for the embattled factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff to become the Chairman.

Fayose said:

See the funny reason this woman is getting a divorce

Lol! Are you kidding Me!

Hillary Clinton says Russian intelligence services hacked DNC

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Russian intelligence services hacked into Democratic National Committee computers and she accused Republican contender Donald Trump of showing support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“We know that Russian intelligence services hacked into the DNC and we know that they arranged for a lot of those emails to be released and we know that Donald Trump has shown a very troubling willingness to back up Putin, to support Putin,” Clinton said in an interview with “Fox News Sunday.”

Happy New Month, Fam!

Have a blissful month ahead!

SnapChat Game | Checkout Hilarious Photos of Grannies using the App

Snapchat is not just for the young - as proved by these brilliant photos of grannies making the most of the app.

Recent research revealed that Snapchat is becoming increasingly popular among older generations and roughly 150 million people are now using it every day. 

SHOCKING | The New York Post publishes nude photos of Donald Trump's wife (18+ Photos)

The New York Post has published photos of Melania Trump, wife of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump posing nude in a photo spread for a now-defunct French men’s magazine.

The Slovenian-born model, then 25 years old and known by her professional moniker Melania K, did the steamy photo session in Manhattan in 1995, according to Alé de Basse­ville, the French photographer who shot the sexy photos.

The images, some rarely seen and others never published, were obtained exclusively by The Post. 

Ijaw indigenes fleeing after ROPC issued an ultimatum to vacate the land

Due to the alleged ultimatum issued by the Reformed Odua Peoples Congress, ROPC to Ijaw indigenes who live in Lagos and Ogun states to leave these states, a lot of Ijaws have started relocating to the South South for fear of being attacked. The ultimatum was allegedly given to the Ijaws due to attacks by unknown gunmen in parts of Lagos and Ogun states.

Spokesperson of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Eric Omare, who confirmed the developments to Vanguard said:

Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika put her amazing curvaceous body on display

Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika donned a barely-there bikini for a trip to the beach. The video vixen posted the photos on social media . 

"I'm not saying I'm the nicest, I just live life like it'' she captioned one of the photos

See the teacher shot dead by police officer in Nasarawa State during protest against salary cut (PHOTO)

Aliyu Abdullahi Umbugadu, was killed on Friday, July 29 in Nasarawa State after a police officer opened fire at civil servants who gathered in front of the state government house to protest against salary cut. Tijjani Sani Ahmed, who shared the photos wrote:

Hurrah! Basket of Tomato crashes from N25,000 to N800

The price of tomato has crashed from N25,000 to N800 a basket. Few months ago, the price of the essential commodity skyrocketed following the spread of tuta absoluta also known as ‘tomato ebola’ in most of the states that plant and harvest Tomatoes in large quantities. As of this morning, a basket of Tomato in Kaduna sold for as low as N800.

Nigeria makes progress in securing China's funding of projects

Press statement from the Presidency

Budget and National Planning Minister, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, at the weekend, in Beijing, made a strong case why the Chinese government should assist Nigeria financially in funding critical major infrastructure projects in the country. Senator Udoma who was in China for the Coordinator’s meeting on the implementation of the follow-up actions of the Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) also used the opportunity to discuss issues of vital economic interest with that country’s Vice Minister for Commerce, Mr. Qian Keming; and officials of China EXIM bank, where he stressed the mutually beneficial relationship the two countries will eventually enjoy if Nigeria’s economy is assisted to grow rapidly.

Troops recover stash of arms and ammunition in Gamboru (PHOTOS)

Troops conducted raids at Gamboru town, Borno state early this morning following a tip off. The troops recovered 3 AK-56 rifles and 2 AK-L rifles with registration numbers; AK-L-AGB 1172, AK-L PU2879, AK-56-2556688, AK-56-22622832 and AK-56-22622315, respectively. They also recovered 235 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition and 7 AK-56 rifle magazines. 

Tonto Dikeh looking flashy in this series of makeup

She look incredible .... Kudos to Bibyonce for the make up

Pink is Bae! Yemi Alade looking lovely in pink outfit

Pink is Bae! Yemi is Bae!

Governor Nasir El-Rufai attends Sunday service at Tunde Bakare's Church in Lagos

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai today attended the Sunday service of the Latter Rain Assembly Lagos which is founded by former Vice presidential aspirant, Tunde Bakare. The picture was shared on the church's twitter handle this afternoon.

Military explains Why they deployed Air Force to dislodge Arepo vandals

The military has defended its decision to dislodge vandals and militants operation at Arepo with air force strikes, saying it was due to the inaccessibility of the swampy hideouts of the criminals.

It said, the joint operation involving the army, police, State Security Service (SSS) and Civil Defence engaged the air force to capture wider latitude of the vandals’ shanties and nab suspected operatives.

The military swung into action last Thursday following a directive of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to smoke out criminals operating in the entire Arepo and its extensions parts in Lagos.

Mexico Group and Cross River partner to establish 3,000 hectares of banana plantation

In a move to tap sufficiently from its agricultural potentials, the Cross River State government and San Carlos Group, a Mexican company, have commenced collaboration to establish 3,000 hectares of a banana plantation in the state.

According to officials of the state ministry of agriculture, the proposed investment aims at placing the cultivation of banana in proper perspective as an important value chain of San Carlos Group, create employment for thousands of people, and increase the state’s revenue profile.

Bayelsa State | Government threatens to seal oil firms over alleged tax evasion

The Bayelsa Government on Sunday threatened to seal sites and premises of oil companies and oil servicing companies that default in their tax obligations to the state government.

Mr. Felix Bonny Ayah, Special Adviser to the Governor of Bayelsa on Oil and Gas, who stated this said that the government had informed oil firms that non-compliance with tax obligation was no longer tolerable.

The state government had in May sealed a gas plant operated by Shell in Yenagoa over breach of development control levies.

Atiku refutes claims that he has formed a new Political Party

Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed as a load of hogwash a newspaper report alleging that he has formed a new political platform under which he will run for President in 2019, with Ondo State Governor Segun Mimiko as his running mate.

The statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mazi Paul Ibe, said the report bears all the features of a political hatchet job planted by his opponents who have desperately tried to invent events in order to draw a wedge between him and President Buhari on one hand and APC leadership as a whole.

Brazilians protest in Rio few days before 2016 Olympics

Protesters turned out Sunday for lightly attended demonstrations in Rio against embattled President Dilma Rousseff five days before the start of the 2016 Olympic Games.

About 4,000 protesters gathered on the beach at Copacabana in a festive atmosphere with sound trucks blasting out a mix of samba and the national anthem.

Marchers carried an enormous banner that read “Dilma out and prison for Lula,” a reference to former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was charged Friday with obstruction of justice in an ongoing corruption probe.

Dokpesi says Buhari still using strategy employed as military leader

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, at the weekend in Osogbo, contended that President Buhari is still using the same strategy he used in 1983 when he was Head of State.

Dokpesi, who was in Osun state to seek votes of delegates to the PDP National Convention holding in August while reacting to cases of money laundry against him, stressed that what Buhari did in 1983 shortly after taking over was to clampdown on political class.

Budget Padding: Group petition fresh allegations against Jibrin

As events continue to unfold in the Yakubu Dogara versus Abdulmumin Jibrin matter in House of Representatives, a fresh petition has been routed to Nigeria’s foremost anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, against Jibrin, alleging that he as former House chairman on Finance got himself involved for some years in the abuse of the appropriation process.

The petition, written by the anti-corruption unit of the National Youth Council, NYC was addressed to the Acting chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, and signed by Ifeanyi Okonkwo.

Oshonaike is #TeamNigeria’s flag bearer for 2016 Olympics

Elegant Table Tennis star, Funke Oshonaike, would lead out Team Nigeria at the Opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics, at the Maracana stadium on Friday, August 5.

The graceful and stylish ping ponger who would be competing in her sixth Olympics is also the assistant Team captain to Mikel Obi who at the weekend was also named captain of the Football team, thereby making him a double captain to the Games.

Funke Oshonaike, no doubt, would treasure to be the flag bearer as marching with her fellow athletes in an opening ceremony is considered by many athletes as the pinnacle of their Olympic journey.

Suspected Militants blow up NPDC pipeline in Delta

Suspected militants on Saturday night blasted the 24-inch oil pipeline belonging to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) in Odimodi community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC)’s 24-inch Brass Creek to Forcados Terminal Pipeline, popularly called the Trans Ramos trunk line, brings crude oil from oil well locations in Bayelsa State to the Forcados terminal.

Security sources said on Sunday that the incident occurred at 11 p.m. with a huge fire enveloping the site of the attack.

Have you seen the New Shoprite in Zaria City? (See Photos Here)

This is the trending photo of a Shoprite Center spotted in Zaria that is trending on social media. Unlike the real Shoprite mall, this one looks totally funny as it also serves as a store.

Troops kill 2 Fleeing Boko Haram Terrorists in Pulka, Borno State (Graphic Photos)

Troops on blocking position in Pulka, Borno State yesterday Friday 29th July 2016, ambushed and killed 2 fleeing Boko Haram terrorists. It is equally believed one of the terrorists escaped with gun shot wounds.

The troops also recovered 1 AK-47 rifle with registration number S 77411, a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) with registration number FN 131908, one Motorcycle, 1 Bicycle and 5 Fabrique Nationale (FN) rifle magazines.

Nigeria Defence College has No place for FAT officers – Commandant

The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Samuel Alade, has said only officers with average body mass index shall continue make the admission list at the elite military training institution.

Mr Alade, a Rear Admiral, said officers who are obese would not be admitted into the NDC irrespective of their other qualifications, both academic and marksmanship.

Embarrassing! National Theatre in total darkness over N9m power debt

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDC) on Sunday said electricity supply to the National Arts Theatre in Lagos was disconnected because its management failed to pay over N9 million debt.

Idemudia Godwin, General Manger, Media Communications of EKEDC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the complex was disconnected after several appeals and demand notices went unheeded.

According to him, the debt is an accumulation of unpaid bills over time.

Muslims and Catholics Pray together over priest’s ‘barbaric’ murder in France

Muslims attended Catholic mass in churches around France on Sunday in solidarity and sorrow following the brutal jihadist murder of a priest, the latest in a string of attacks.

More than 100 Muslims were among the 2,000 faithful who packed the 11th-century Gothic cathedral of Rouen, near the Normandy town where two jihadi teenagers slit the throat of 85-year-old Father Jacques Hamel. 

“I thank you in the name of all Christians,” Rouen Archbishop Dominique Lebrun told them. “In this way you are affirming that you reject death and violence in the name of God.”