#Rio2016: "We are ready to die to wrestle the Olympic Gold" - Mikel Obi

Nigerians appear to pin hopes in Dream Team VI, going by the steady manner that the team has been inching toward the medal zone in the ongoing Rio Olympic Games’ soccer event. Even though the team had been dogged by a myriad of problems, thrown at them by the haphazard manner of preparation for big events including the ongoing Olympics, the team has hardly let that come in between them and victory when it mattered most.

Unknown Gunmen attack CBN Bullion Vans, Kill Two Policemen

Two mobile policemen were killed in the early hours of Tuesday at Hawan Kibo along Jos – Abuja road as armed robbers attacked a convoy of bullion vans belonging to the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Our correspondent gathered that the bullion vans and their retinue of armed mobile policemen escorts had left Jos in the early hours of Tuesday enroute Abuja.

Muslim Cleric and Daughter in court for Distributing Poisoned Snack to Beggars

A 50-year-old Muslim cleric, Mohammed Yusuf, and daughter, Salamat, 18, were on Tuesday arraigned at a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly distributing poisoned ‘akara’, a local snack, to beggars.

The Yusufs, who are facing two charges of conspiracy and attempted murder, were alleged to have inserted needles in the snack before giving them to beggars.

The Prosecuting State Counsel, Barr. Ben Ekundayo, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on August 5 at about 2pm at Offin Street, Balogun, Lagos Island.

He alleged that the man and his daughter carried out the act with intent to endanger the lives of the beggars.

Federal Government To Probe Alleged Death In EFCC Custody

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, has called for an independent inquiry into how a former Chief Protocol Officer to the Minister of State for Defence, Mr Desmond Nunugwo, allegedly died in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Beautiful Photo of Legendary Actress, Joke Silva

The legendary actress looked stunning on the set of MTN Project Fame. At age 54, she is a definition of true beauty ...

Huh! What type of Obituary Picture is this?

Haba! So there weren't any other pictures to use?

Say What | Woman spotted checking in for flight in her underwear

A young woman checking into a Virgin America flight turned up wearing a pair of underpants 

The blonde passenger shocked those queuing behind her at the check-in desk after  speaking to a member of staff with her bottom exposed. The picture was posted on Reddit by user ,Deftones1 with the caption: 'Meanwhile at the airport'.

Lewis Hamilton finally speaks on his split with ex Nicole Scherzinger

The former couple - who have remained close friends ,split last February after dating on and off for seven years.

Reports claimed it was due to his inability to fully commit to marriage.However, his reason is totally different as the Formula One driver has admitted that his passion for cars sometimes means that the women in his life come second.

He told Top Gear magazine.

Actress Queen Nwokoye denies granting interview saying 'actresses sleep with producers for roles'

Popular Nollywood actress,Queen Nwokoye has denied an interview in which she allegedly said Nollywood actresses sleep with producers in exchange for roles..The actress lashed out at Punch for the headline which she calls sensational.. 

See her full post below:

Nigerian pilgrim arrested in Saudi Arabia with kola nuts

A yet-to-be identified Nigerian pilgrim has landed in trouble in Saudi Arabia for taking kola nuts to the holy land.

The pilgrim, it was learnt, was caught with 10 kola nuts on Monday afternoon.

The curves Kylie Jenner is having, though ... Tyga can't his eyes off her (PHOTOS)

With the figures Kylie Jenner is currently flaunting, it seems to have more hips than Kim. The teen put her curvy figure on display in a black high-cut swimming costume as she celebrated her 19th birthday in Turks and Caicos.Tyga couldn't help but admire her curves.

71-year-old Pensioner will his life savings to his pet dog after he dies

A 71-year-old man has decided that he wants to donate his life savings to help care for his pet dog.

Wang Jungwu, from Harbin, China, lost both his wife and his son early in life. Since then, he's only been accompanied by his pet dog, Er Fu, according to People's Daily Online.

But with failing health, he's made the difficult decision to leave everything in his will to his sole companion for the last 11 years.

Two persons nab for vandalising NITEL cables offer police N500k bribe (Photo)

The police in Lagos have arrested two suspects for alleged vandalism of NITEL underground cables in Ikeja.

The suspects, Taofeek Babatunde, 33 and Ibrahim Sise, who were paraded at the command headquarters on Monday, were also accused of offering N500, 000 bribe to the policemen who caught them.

According to police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, the suspects were caught by an anti-crime patrol team of the Ikeja Police Division.

Kim Kardashian reveals why she doesn't want to be labeled a feminist

Kim Kardashian has defended herself in a lengthy blog post after admitting she doesn't think of herself as a feminist.

During the recent BlogHer conference in Los Angeles, Kim, made the admission, which caused more than a few raised eyebrows.Kim insisted she has feminist principles but she doesn't want to be "defined" by her beliefs.

Titling the it "Why I Don't Label Myself a Feminist," Kim wrote:

33-year-old Agbani Darego looks gorgeous in strapless floral dress

33-year-old ex-Miss World looks ageless as she rocks a strapless floral dress to an event. She was crowned Miss World in 2001 (18-year-old).

Jhene Aiko's Nigeria husband finally breaks his silence

Producer, Oladipo Omisore (Dot da Genuis) has spoken out following allegations by Jhene Aiko that, he was abusive to her.

While Beyonce and Blue Ivy take a swim, See what their Bodyguard was doing ... (PHOTOS)

People have been laughing over this photo of Beyonce's favorite bodyguard Julius actually submerged in water as Beyonce and Blue Ivy chilled by their yacht in Italy... 

You usually don't see bodyguards taking a swim because their client is swimming 

According to most responses,he is doing too much to be just a bodyguard and Jay Z should be worried.

16-year-old housemaid tortured with iron by boss and neighbour (Photo)

A woman, Fatima Williams, and her neighbour, Waliu Yusuf, have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly brutalising a 16-year-old girl, identified only as Kemi, with a hot iron and electric cables.

It was learnt that the Kemi who was brought from Cotonou, Benin Republic, had been reportedly living with Williams, popularly called Alhaja, on Soji Adepegba Close, Allen Avenue, Ikeja,since January 2016 as a housemaid.

It was gathered that the victim was allegedly tortured for not sweeping Williams’ compound last Thursday.

They are Cool! Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend spotted with Marc Anthony and wife

Jennifer Lopez and her ex-husband, Marc Anthony prove they are indeed friends as they posed with their respective lovers backstage of her All I Have a show in Las Vegas on Saturday evening.

Marc attended the show with his 28-year-old wife Shannon De Lima while and J-Lo's choreographer beau Casper Smart who is 29 was by her side.

Beautiful Photos of Munachi Abii as bridesmaid (Photos)

The ex-beauty queen was a bridesmaid at a friend's wedding over the weekend.

SHOCKING! Soldier pluck out eyes of FRSC Officials for preventing them from torturing civilian

An official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Segun Enikuemehin, who dared to ask some military men who were assaulting a civilian to desist from such a dastardly act is currently at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) with one of his eyes totally damaged.

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when Mr. Enikuemehin came upon the military men beating a harmless civilian,reports Sahara Reporters.

Convinced that the military officials would beat the man to death if nothing was done, he reportedly walked up the angry soldiers and pleaded that they let the man go or hand him over to the police if he had done something illegal.

Actress Angela Okorie stuns in her pre-birthday photos

The actress is counting down to her birthday with stunning photos.

OMG! Transgender woman dismembers body found burnt in street in Turkey

The badly-burned body of a young transgender woman who went missing last week has been found burnt by the side of a road in Istanbul. 

It is the latest in a series of hate crimes in Turkey shocking the LGBT and international community. 

Sex worker Hande Kader was last seen getting into a client's car - and her partner raised the alarm and filed a missing persons' report when she did not return last week.

Guys, Lynxxx has a powerful message for you!

Lynxxx shared this quote discouraging men from dating several women and wrote

Theres certain things age just doesnt bring and maturity is one.. Maturity isnt your body type, ur build or ur financial situation.... Its your state of mind, body and soul and the ability to make the right choices.

Chelsea FC Looking to sell their star Midfielder to Real Madrid

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is seriously considering leaving the Blues this summer. Antonio Conte, the new manager, is unconvinced by the midfielder’s quality and could be willing to sell at the right price.

According to reports from Catalan newspaper Sport, Fabregas is contemplating whether to leave the Blues and his preferred destination is Real Madrid.

Lagos Socialite put Her Massive Boobs on display at an Event (Photos)

It seems this lady has come to stay. She is almost everywhere now and everyone seems to be on her case. I bet she might not take opportunity of this fame she is gathering little by little and shoot herself into limelight.

#Rio2016: Da Silva wins first Brazil athletics gold

Brazil’s Thiago Braz da Silva set a new Olympic record of 6.03m to claim gold in the men’s pole vault at Rio 2016.

Defending champion Renaud Lavillenie of France looked on course to retain his title after clearing a height of 5.98m.

Nasarawa State | NDLEA officials kill headmaster

Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Sunday allegedly shot dead a primary schoolteacher, Abubakar Inusa, in Nunku community, in the Akwanga Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.

A witness, who did not want his name in print, said that the NDLEA officials invaded the community at about 8pm and shot sporadically into the air.

Oscar Morel charged with shooting dead US Imam and friend

A New York man has been charged with the double murder of a Imam and his friend, in a brutal daylight slaying that has shocked Muslim communities across the US.

Police said late on Monday that Oscar Morel, 35, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder over the deaths of Imam Maulama Akonjee, 55, and Thara Uddin, 64, just hours after thousands of mourners gathered for the funeral of the two men.

Prisons board dismisses 23 officers, suspend 11 others over recent Jailbreaks

The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB) has sacked three senior Prisons officers serving in Kuje Medium Security prison and three other senior officers serving in Koton Karfe prison for their alleged complicity in the escape of prisoners from the respective prisons.

The board took the decision at its emergency meeting held on Thursday 11th August, 2016.

The dismissal letters dated 12th August, 2016 were signed by the Secretary to the Board Alhaji A A Ibrahim.