Photos from the unveiling of new security agency to complement Police in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that the fight against crime and all forms of criminality would be better enhanced if efforts are geared towards embracing community policing to complement the police and other law enforcement agencies.

Ambode, who stated this at the swearing-in ceremony of the Chairman and members of the Board of the State’s, said community policing was needed to assist law enforcement agencies who, according to him, are already over stretched judging by the enormous task of securing the country.

Rivers Rerun: Gov Wike says INEC has handed over original results to Ameachi

Rivers State Governor , Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) has handed over original copies of result sheets to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi for the planned rigging of the December 10 rerun elections .

Flagging off the construction of the Ulakwo II-Afara--Nihi in Etche Local Government Area on Wednesday ,Governor Wike noted that the Minister of Transportation , Rotimi Amaechi made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting of Rivers APC leaders.

Miraculous! 90-Year-Old Man Falls Off A Building, Saved By Clothesline (Photos)

A 90-year-old man in Wuhu, Anhui province, China accidentally fell off the balcony of a multi-level apartment building. Luckily, the man was saved by a clothesline hanging above the third floor. 

OMG! See what Policeman allegedly DID to a Lagos Pastor over land dispute (Photos)

The Rivers State Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) incharge of medical, Dr. Emmanuel Eze has been accused of assaulting a Lagos pastor, Johnson Dominic over land dispute. Dominic, the pastor in charge of New Jerusalem Parish of the Celestial Church of God, Ogunse, Onosa Avenue, Ibeju Lekki, is currently being treated at a hospital in Jakande following the alleged attack.

Speaking from his hospital bed Wednesday, Dominic alleged that the ACP and four of his men stormed his premises in Monday and dragged him on the floor.

According to him, he was beaten to a pulp because he refused to relinquish the plot of land he bought from the ACP at N1.2 million without a refund of his money.

Ondo Governorship Aspirant's Convoy Attacked By Hoodlums. Photos

Chief Olusola Oke, Ondo AD gubernatorial candidate, was attacked again yesterday, this time in Ondo town. According to reports, the governorship aspirant was heading to Akure from Oke Igbo where he had gone fo a final campaign ahead of the election on Saturday.

Many were injured but for the timely intervention of the security agencies, it would have escalated.

Notorious Armed Robber Apprehended After Robbing Female Victim In Port-Harcourt (Photos)

A notorious gang leader identified as Felix Ezidor was apprehended by the youths of Sekeni - Ama Community of Port Harcourt Aborigines by Bathurst Street Old Port-Harcourt town. The thief reportedly robbed a female victim as he collected a phone and hand bag belonging to one miss Hannah Gerald, a young lady who lived in the area. The robber was beaten mercilessly by the crowd before he was handed over to the police.

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Osun State | Two suspected members of Aiye Confraternity arraigned over Murder

The police on Wednesday arraigned two suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity for murder before a Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State. The prosecutor, Mr. Mereti Wilson, told the court that the accused – Adebayo Saheed and Razaki Jamiu – killed Shina Akinwale and Adekunle Badmus and also inflicted injuries on one Aderemi Adepoju.

The prosecutor said Badmus was killed on the football field of the Technical School, Osogbo, while Akinwale was killed in the Oke Oniti area.

Teenager Dies After Jumping Into Canal 'To Try And Overcome His Fear Of Water'

A teenager died after jumping into a canal with his friends in a bid to overcome his fear of water, his mum has revealed at an inquest into the tragedy. Flavio Rafael Pizarro, 13 - known to friends and family as Rafael - died in hospital nine days after being pulled from the canal.

The teenager gave the gift of life by donating his organs , with the permission of his family and doctors.

Parents Cry Out After Obese Brother And Sisters Eat Themselves To Death (Photos)

Three siblings are eating themselves to death, their parents fear, because of a mysterious disorder which means they never feel full. Anxious Rameshbhai and Pragnaben Nandwana are struggling to handle their overweight children, and say they are powerless to stop them from eating.

Four-old-daughter Amisha's weight is particularly alarming - she weighs 51 kilos, three times more than an average child her age.

Photos: A dead Eagle found on Plane wings at the airport

Shocking photos have revealed the damage to a Saudi Arabian Airlines plane caused by a bird strike. A passenger on the tarmac spotted a gaping hole in the Airbus A333’s left wing and on closer inspection staff discovered a dead bird - seemingly an eagle - embedded in the aircraft.

The passenger jet had landed at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from Dammam on the east coast of the country, reportedly without incident.

'It is time to vote for CHANGE' - Buhari tells Ondo indigenes

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday called on the people of Ondo State to go out to the polling stations on November 26 to cast their votes for change.

The President, who made the call in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said a vote for All Progressives Congress was a vote for progressive and people-oriented policies.

Another Bomb Blast Rocks Muna Garage In Maiduguri

A thunderous bomb explosion rocked Muna Garage in Maiduguri, Borno state capital on Wednesday (yesterday) at 9pm Nigerian time. Many have been reportedly feared dead in the explosion. This is not the first time that explosion has rocked Muna Garage in recent times.

Gov Fayose says postponing Ondo election best option

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State has reiterated the call by the Peoples’ Democratic Party for the postponement of the Ondo governorship election.

Reacting to the victory of the party’s candidate, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, at the Court of Appeal on Wednesday, Fayose told newsmen in Ado Ekiti that the electoral body should postpone the election as it did recently in Edo.

He said that the victory of Jegede as the PDP candidate in the Saturday election was not in favour of the party to win the poll.

Actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu loses father

Veteran Nollywood actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu is bereaved. The veteran actor has lost his father, Pa Geoffrey Nwafor Udokwu (Ononenyi). He passed away yesterday,Tuesday, November 22.

“I thought I would die” – Leo Mezie shares his survival story from Kidney ailment

Handsome, Nollywood actor, Leo Mezie has shared the story of his miraculous recovery from a Kidney ailment he suffered few months ago.

The movie star said his rapid recovery has compelled him to believe Jesus Christ more than he previously did. “I had thought that I would die,” Mezie told Allure Vanguard during a press briefing held on Tuesday at Ojez Bar, Surulere, Lagos.

Toyin Aimakhu's ex-BF, Seun Egbegbe still chilling in a cell in Ikeja

After he was accused of stealing 10 iPhones, Seun Egbegbe released a statement denying that he stole the phones.. instead he wanted to pick up money from his car.

He wrote;

“My attention has been drawn to an online publication of the aforementioned. The story is pretty laughable and better left in the court of public opinion. Ordinarily, 1 do not want to join issues with the writer of the publication but I have a responsibility to set the records straight for my fans, friends and foes , in the defence of the truth.

Aww! See the romantic way this Kenyan Man proposes to his girlfriend at the Airport (Photos)

A Kenyan man held a spectacular proposal at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport that has left tongues wagging.

Antony Buluma Samba proposed to his fiance Gettie Nthiiri at the arrival gates as she jetted in.

The proposal was well orchestrated with a group which included family, friends and colleagues flashed sign cards with the proposal question. The signs spelt out “Gettie will you marry me?”.

Bisi Alimi Give Details On Why He Is Joining Nigerian Politics

Recently we brought your reports that Nigerian gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi, revealed that he may be plunging into Nigerian politics soon – just this afternoon, he confirmed his intention and also gave reasons why he is venturing into the political scene.

He wrote:

Celtic 0 FC Barcelona 2: Leo Messi brace fires Blaugrana to round of 16 (Watch Highlights)

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona won 2-0 at Celtic to seal qualification for the Champions League last 16 as Group C winners. 

Barca's victory in Glasgow coupled with Manchester City's draw against Borussia Monchengladbach means they cannot be caught with a game still to play.

The visitors made five changes after their poor draw against Malaga last time out, with Messi returning from illness and strike partner Luis Suarez back following suspension.

Arsenal 2 PSG 2: Alex Iwobi's own goal denies Gunners three points (Watch Highlights)

The unfortunate Alex Iwobi saw a late Lucas Moura shot deflect off him and into the net to give Paris Saint-Germain a share of the points in a bad-tempered 2-2 draw against Arsenal. 

Watch highlights below:

Morocco walks out of Arab-Africa summit, other Arab countries follow suit in support

9 Arab countries, including Morocco, have pulled out from the 4th Arab-African Summit in Malabo (Equatorial Guinea), in protest against the participation of the so-called Desert Polisario separatist delegation.

The countries that withdrew from the summit in solidarity with Morocco are Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Sultanate of Oman, Jordan, Yemen and Somalia.

Others are also expected to follow suit according to Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Beautiful photos of billionaire Folorunsho Alakija‘s Iranian daughter-in-law

One of Nigeria's richest women, Folorunsho Alakija's son, Folarin, got married to his beautiful Iranian bride, Naza, in a lavish ceremony in Lagos this past weekend. MUA Joyce Jacob shared this stunning new photo.

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OMG! Guys, Read why you should stop kissing an unknown girl at the club

Someone shared the story on instablog9ja ... He titled it, Guys, pls stop kissing girls in the club. PLS JUST STOP IT. Read above

Aww! Little girl excited to return to school for the first time after Boko Haram attack

The photo is 5-year-old Zarah Mohammed, who is excited about starting school for the first time. She and her family are originally from Marte in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, but they fled their village when it came under attack. Zarah is now enrolled in a UNICEF-supported school at the Muna Garage Camp for the displaced in the Borno state capital Maiduguri.

Hillary Clinton's popular votes lead passes the 2 million mark

Hillary Clinton's margin in the popular vote against President-elect Donald Trump has surpassed 2 million, furthering the record for a candidate who lost in the Electoral College.

Thanks to votes still being counted in California and other western areas, Clinton's vote advantage hit the 2 million mark on Wednesday morning, according to Dave Wasserman of the Cook Political Report.

As of mid-day, Wednesday, Wasserman's spreadsheet had Clinton at 64,225,863 votes to Trump's 62,210,612.

Breaking! Trump nominates conservative activist Betsy DeVos as education secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has named Betsy DeVos, a conservative activist and billionaire philanthropist who has pushed forcefully for private school voucher programs nationwide, as his nominee for education secretary, according to a person close to DeVos.

Academic activities suspended at YABATECH after hostel fire outbreak

Following the unfortunate fire incident at the Bakassi Hostel, at the Yaba College of Technology, Yabatech, early Wednesday morning, the Management has suspended all academic activities till further notice.

A statement by Dr. Charles Oni, Yabatech spokesman said: “By this notice, all examinations and lectures, especially scheduled for today (Wednesday) have been put on hold while the College attends to the exigency.

FIFA gives Lazio November 29 deadline to pay Onazi

FIFA has told Lazio that they must pay Ogenyi Onazi all outstanding salaries on or before November 29, or face further sanctions.

The Super Eagles midfielder left the Italian club for Trabzonspor in Turkey last summer, but they have failed to pay him for the final two months of his contract.

MMM Nigeria: 10 Things Every Nigerian Should Know

It is no longer news, MMM Nigeria is the new 'bride' in town - a new pyramid marketing scheme in that is spreading like wildfire. 

There is hardly anywhere you go to these days that you won't hear people talk about it – either telling stories of how the ponzi scheme has turned their lives around, or how they've just got to know it, and are planning to pour in their savings into it. You may even run into the promoters at a restaurant, coffee shops, lecture rooms, offices – who are readily available to bring you into the fold.

MMM Nigeria: 10 Things Every Nigerian Should Know

It is no longer news, MMM Nigeria is the new 'bride' in town - a new pyramid marketing scheme in that is spreading like wildfire. 

There is hardly anywhere you go to these days that you won't hear people talk about it – either telling stories of how the ponzi scheme has turned their lives around, or how they've just got to know it, and are planning to pour in their savings into it. You may even run into the promoters at a restaurant, coffee shops, lecture rooms, offices – who are readily available to bring you into the fold.