Riot And Shooting At Kuje Prison, Abuja

Earlier today there was commotion at Kuje Prisons, Abuja, where officials were engaged in shooting tear gas at inmates.

Vanguard gathered that t‎he shooting was a fallout of the last jailbreak in which some top officials were reprimanded.

“You Are An Ingrate, We Will Expose You” – NFF blast Samson Siasia

A top official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has threatened to expose Samson Siasia, if he continues to castigate the football house.

The Nigerian coach who recently won bronze with Nigeria’s U-23 team at the 2016 Olympics, had said he is “done” working for Nigeria and will not take up another appointment because he doesn’t want to die young.

Anambra State | Pastor Rapes 13 Year Old Boy To “Cure Homosexuality”

A Pentecostal pastor with the Jesus Miracle Ministries, Awka, Anambra State (names withheld) is on the run after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy.

A source who pleaded anonymity told our PUNCH that the gay pastor was told by a native doctor that his homosexual ‘sickness’ would be cured if he slept with a male teen.

Narrating his ordeal, the victim (Abuchi) said the incident took place after a vigil service.

Trailer Crushes Mechanic To Death While Working (Disturbing Photos)

According to Eye witnesses, the mechanic was working on a car in his workshop when a trailer’s brakes failed, lost control, rammed into the unfortunate man, crushing him in the process.

The said the incident happened along the 3-3 road in Onitsha, Anambra state.

Say What | Kylie Jenner Banned From Tyga’s Vegas Show because she was underage

Rapper Tyga had a major performance at a club in Las Vegas over the weekend but his girlfriend, 19 year old Kylie Jenner was not there to cheer him up all thanks to her age.

According to reports, Kylie was banned from attending Tyga’s show at the Drai club in Las Vegas because she did not meet the club’s strict 21-and-over age limit.

President Buhari | We’re ready to dialogue with Boko Haram on Chibok girls

President Muhammadu Buhari says his government is ready to dialogue with Boko Haram on the release of the Chibok girls kidnapped by the insurgents since 2014.

In an interview with journalists in Nairobi, Kenya at the weekend, President Buhari said the Nigerian government is ready to dialogue with bonafide leaders of the terror group who know the whereabouts of the girls.

Tyga and Kylie Jenner shares romantic pictures inside a private plane

Kylie Jenner and her boyfriend, Tyga looked cozy as they flew in their private plane to Las Vegas where Tyga was scheduled to perform. They also had Tyga's son. King Cairo with them

WTH! See what an Artist made out of Kevin Hart and wife wedding's photo

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Lol! Checkout Chrissy Teigen epic reply to woman who called her a white bitch

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So Cute! The Game's daughter looking stunning in these Photos

Rapper, The Game shared the photo of his daughter, Cali. Cali's mum is  Tiffney Cambridge whom he has 2 children with. 

He shared the photo above and wrote:

Lupita Nyong'o and Nigerian GQ Style fashion editor Mobolaji Dawodu are Dating

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is in a relationship with a handsome Nigerian, Mobolaji Dawodu, the fashion editor at GQ Style.

In a new issue of US Weekly, a friend of Dawodu, confirmed that the pair has been dating for six months. 

Ondo Guber | APC chieftain cautions leaders

Ahead of November 26 governorship election in Ondo State, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Olu Ologbese, has advised the party leadership to put their home in order for APC to defeat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the poll.

Ologbese, the Life Patron of Nigeria Union of Journalist Ondo/Ekiti chapter said Ondo people had all along proved themselves as people who cannot be bought by any wealthy politician or party and therefore APC should present the best candidate during the election.

China | Government expresses concern over economic challenges

Chinese government has expressed concerned over economic challenges facing Nigeria and other developing countries in the world, but it is hopeful that these will soon be a thing of the past.

Speaking on the G20 Summit in China, tagged: The Light at the End of Tunnel, Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Mr. Chao Xiaoliang, said that, the event is the first ever G20 Summit to be hosted in China.

The challenges we are facing with IDPs – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria will diligently ensure full rehabilitation of victims of Boko Haram and find a lasting solutions to combat threats of terrorism in the country.

Speaking at the opening of the sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), in Nairobi, Kenya, President Buhari reaffirmed that Boko Haram terrorists have been degraded, even as the reintegration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country receives immediate attention.

(Photos) Troops kills 5 militants, recovers heavy guns, ammunition

The 133 Special Forces Battalion of Nigerian Army troops have carried out a precursor operation to Exercise CROCODILE SMILE aimed at getting rid of all forms of criminal activities in the Niger Delta region.

In the course of the operation, five militants that attacked the troops were killed in action, while many others were injured. Twenty-three suspects were arrested.

My brain has always been female – Transgender, Miss Sahhara

Popular Nigerian transgender, born Clifford Oche, popularly known as Miss SaHHara, has said it is not true that she decided to be a woman overnight.

She said she has always been a woman and would have killed herself if she hadn’t moved to the United Kingdom.

There are wayward women everywhere, not only in Nollywood – Actress, Lola Faduri

Popular Yoruba movie actress, Lola Faduri, fondly called Adetoun L’America, has reacted to the perception of many that most actresses are wayward.

The medical doctor cum actress said there are wayward people everywhere, not only in Nollywood.

In a chat with the Nation, Faduri said “Well, I don’t know about that. There’s no industry that does not have wayward people as you mentioned, so it’s not only in our industry. It happens everywhere and in every career but just because we are role models, people tend to think there should be perfection in Nollywood.

Dakuku Peterside says Wike is running a 419 Government

The All Progressive Congress,APC, in Rivers State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party-led administration of lacking the needed prowess to lead the state.

Governorship candidate of the APC in the last general elections in the State, Dakuku Peterside said this when APC faithful gathered at Okehi community, the Headquarters of Etche Local Government Area of the state.

Peterside who is now the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, said Governor Wike is only interested in borrowing money to host what he called irrelevant events while many civil servants are suffering.

Ruggedman | Some parents are responsible for domestic violence in their children’s homes

Nigerian rap artiste, born Michael Stephen Ugochukwu, popularly called Ruggedman, has observed that parents who force their children to get married are doing more harm than good as that could be a major cause of domestic violence in homes.

The single rapper, who said marriage will happen when it will happen, said he is not in a rush to tie the nuptial nuts.

Arsene Wenger confirms two major signings

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed the signing of Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez, subject to the finalisation of paperwork.

The Gunners, having defeated Watford 3-1 in the Premier League on Saturday, will soon be reinforced by the arrival of German defender Mustafi from Valencia and Spanish forward Perez, who will join from Deportivo La Coruna.

Rashford late strike secure 3 points for United | Hull City 0-1 Manchester United

Marcus Rashford announced himself in the Jose Mourinho era at Manchester United with an injury-time winner to sink gallant Hull City 1-0 at the KCOM Stadium.

Rashford did not play a minute in United's opening two Premier League wins this season and was dropped down to England’s Under-21s this week ahead of Sam Allardyce naming the first senior squad of his tenure.

But, with his side looking set for an evening of rain-sodden frustration in the face of a phenomenal Hull resistance, Mourinho turned to the livewire 18-year-old, who converted a Wayne Rooney cross from close quarters moments after David Meyler threatened victory by blazing over for the hosts.

NDLEA arrest three suspects after uncovering cocaine hidden inside shoes

Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) detected parcels of cocaine hidden inside the sole of shoes at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos.

The consignment of shoes where the cocaine was discovered was said to have originated from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The owner of the luggage have been arrested while two other suspected drug traffickers that tested positive and excreted narcotic are also being investigated. A white powdery substance found to be cocaine with a total weight of 3.950kgs were seized from the suspects.

French Embassy finally grant Nigerian scrabble team visas after previous denial

Seems the French embassy has decided to make a u-turn on granting visas to the Nigerian scrabble team ahead of the 2016 MSI World Championships in Lille, France. It was earlier reported by the World Scrabble champion, Wellington Jighere -that the number one Scrabble playing nation on earth was refused visas for the event in Lille, France.

Wellington Jighere shared the good news on his page yesterday;

President Buhari arrives Kenya (PHOTOS)

President Buhari is presently in Kenya for the Tokyo International Conference. He was well received in in Kenya amid pomp and pageantry.

Amber Rose can't remember the number of people she's slept with

Amber Rose can't put numbers around the men she has sleep with ... I am sure most celebrities would be guilty of answering such question.

via People:

The model, talk show host and potential Dancing with the Stars contestant got personal about her number of sexual partners while talking with Ty Dolla $ign on Friday's episode of The Amber Rose Show. 

Ijaw Youth Council confirms Asari Dokubo is not dead

The Ijaw Youth Council has dismissed the rumoured attack by military personnel on Alhaji Asari Dokubo, founder of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF).

There were widespread rumours of Asari being killed in an alleged confrontation with soldiers on Saturday morning.

Zamfara, Enugu killings unacceptable – PFN

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has called the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to speed up investigations into the murder of eight students of the Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Zamfara State, and a Catholic seminarian in Enugu.

It also urged security agencies not spare any detail in unravelling circumstances surrounding their deaths, arrest the perpetrators and ensure that they faced the wrath of the law.

NDLEA orders investigation of pilgrims who were arrested for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia

Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) has ordered investigation into the arrest of three Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia in connection with substances suspected to be cocaine. 

Abdallah who expressed disappointment over the unfortunate incident constituted a panel of inquiry headed by the Director of Operations and General Investigation, Mr. Olugbenga Mabo to immediately investigate the incident adding that the Agency will address the situation with every sense of seriousness and urgency. The Agency had also deployed more investigators to all the screening camps nationwide. In a press release yesterday, August 26th, the NDLEA boss said,

CoolFM sacks OAP Daddy Freeze

Reports reaching us says Popular CoolFM AOP, Daddy Freeze has been sacked ...

via OlisaTV

According to the leaked memo sent to blogger SDK, the media personality was sacked for unstated reasons and a disclaimer has been put out to warn people from associating him with the company.

Usain Bolt takes more girls to his hotel room after partying at London club

Usain Bolt isn't going to stop partying with ladies just yet. He has been partying non-stop and giving the ladies a treat. After partying until 5am this morning, his 4th night out this week, Usain, worth about $70m, invited 5 girls back to his hotel room