Photos: ICPC Recovers 40 Exotic Vehicles From Retired Directors, Deputies

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, yesterday, presented 40 exotic vehicles, recovered from some retired directors and their deputies, who worked with the Ministry of Water Resources.

The vehicles, which were handed over to the permanent secretary of the ministry, was recovered by a crack team of the ICPC, led by the Director of Assets Tracing, Mr. Frank Nanakumo.

Photos: Lions Causes Traffic While Eating In The Middle Of The Road

A pride of lions decided to stop and eat their lunch in the middle of a road - bringing traffic to a standstill. 

The 18 hungry lions had recently killed a buffalo and decided to lay in the middle of the road to devour it at the Kruger National Park in South Africa.

Governor Wike And Pastor Adeboye At A Dinner Event In Port-Harcourt (Photos)

Governor Nyesom Wike with Pastor E.A. Adeboye at the Redeemer's Friends International Exclusive Dinner in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state.

Photo Of The Released Students And Staff Of The Nigeria Turkish School

The eight students and two staff of the Nigeria Turkish International School, Isheri, Ogun State, who were abducted on January 13, 2017, have regained their freedom. 

They were released about 7.30pm yesterday after ransom was paid. Available information had it that parents parted with between N4million about N10 million each to secure the release of the students and staff.

Transparency International Releases List Of The Least Corrupt Country In Africa (See Countries)

Botswana has been named the least corrupt nation in Africa, ranking at position 35 in the global Corruption Perceptions Index 2016 released by Transparency International. Cape Verde was ranked second lest corrupt nation in Africa after Botswana, standing at position 38 worldwide.

Mauritius and Rwanda come third in the continent, tying at position 50 worldwide.

African nations performed poorly in the index, with most falling out of the top 100 least corrupt nations.

Graphic Photos: APC Ward Secretary Gruesomely Murdered By Unknown Gunmen In Rivers

The gruesome killings in Rivers state seem to be on the high rise. Mr. Emmanuel Eluozo, the All Progressives Congress APC Ward 5 Secretary in Ogba Egbema Ndoni LGA of Rivers State -was murdered last night in cold blood right in his hometown Obor village by unknown gunmen. He was reportedly hacked to death by his assailants. 

May his soul rest in peace. 

Bayelsa State | Wanted Militant And One Other Shot Dead By Soldiers

Two suspected militants have been killed in the creeks of Bayelsa State by the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe (ODS).They were reportedly shot dead when the troops raided and destroyed their camp at Obama Flow Station in Nembe Local Government Area of the state.

A statement by a spokesman for the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Olaolu Daudu, said “troops of Sector Two carried out the raid following a tip-off by locals”. Daudu identified one of the suspects as a notorious criminal popularly known as Labista.

Photos: Little ISIS Member Kills Himself And Others Using A Suicide Car Bomb

A boy so small he can barely see over the steering wheel is the 'star' of a terrifying ISIS video where he sets off a suicide car bomb, it has emerged. Footage shows the boy, no older than 14, climbing into an armour-clad vehicle before aerial shots shows him driving towards a target in war-torn Mosul, Iraq.

Photos: Sex-starved Bachelor Caught Stealing A Sex Doll From A Vending Machine

A lonely Chinese man was caught on surveillance camera stealing a £35 sex doll from a vending machine. The masked man, unidentified, was seen walking into a sex shop in Jinan city, east China's Shandong province, in the wee hours on Monday.

The owner of the shop has reported the case to the police, who have started an investigation, according to Pear Video.

The shop owner claimed that the man must have come prepared.

Bishop to Christians: Be ready to defend yourselves from Fulani Herdsmen

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Ughelli, Delta State, Bishop Diamond Emuobor, has called on Christians in the country to be ready to defend themselves against any form of attack from rampaging Fulani herdsmen.

Bishop Emuobor, the General Overseer of Trinity Gospel Mission, gave the charge on Wednesday in Ughelli while reacting to recent killings in Southern Kaduna which had claimed lives and property.  He urged Christians across the country to “own a sword and defend themselves” against further attacks by herdsmen.

The killer midget and the stunted dwarf (part 1) – Fani-Kayode

“Not a single soul has been prosecuted, let alone jailed for the genocide in Southern Kaduna and you are blaming someone for preaching self defense?

You are INSANE. Yes, INSANE”- Olufemi Korode, Twitter, 24th January 2017. Can anyone dispute the fact that Mr. Korode is right? Are those that say that Christians should not defend themselves or complain when they are being slaughtered not completely insane?

PDP says Buhari’s anti-corruption war is a big fraud

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption war is nothing but a big scam.

The party was reacting to the President’s clearance of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. David Babachir Lawal, of corruption allegations.

A statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesman of the PDP, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, said clearing Magu and Lawal “has finally confirmed our earlier assertion that the ‘anti-corruption war’ of the All Progressive Congress (APC)- led administration is a ruse; a witch-hunting mechanism to harass PDP members and perceived enemies of this administration.”

President Trump approve order to start Mexico border wall project

US President Donald Trump took a first step toward fulfilling his pledge to “build a wall” on the Mexican border Wednesday, signing two immigration­related decrees.

Trump visited the Department of Homeland Security to sign an order to begin work to “build a large physical barrier on the southern border,” according to the White House.

New 'Mega Party' ADP submits documents to INEC for registration

Promoters and supports of the mega political party, the Action Democratic Party, ADP yesterday submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, all required documents, preparatory to full registration as one of the major political parties in Nigeria ahead of the 2019 Presidential and general elections.

Led by the Protem National Chairman, Engr. Yagbayi Sani and other Interim officers, supporters of the association arrived INEC yesterday at 1 00pm in a long motorcade amidst fan fare, drumming, singing and dancing. However, while the members were stopped from gaining entry into the premise of the Commission, the Chairman and a few others with the registration documents were allowed into the Premises. 

Nigeria police chief in London to meet Metropolitan police - Spokesperson

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris, has embarked on an official visit to London on the invitation of SO15, the London Metropolitan Police Service.

The SO15 is part of the Metropolitan Police Service Counter Terrorism Command that works for the protection of London and the United Kingdom, against threats of terrorism.

This visit is part of the gains of the International donor platform established by the IGP on assumption of office in June 2016 to empower police personnel in modern techniques of fighting organised crimes.

NAFDAC warn against use of ‘dangerous’ skin lightening creams

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has cautioned the public against the use of skin lightning creams containing ‘mercury’ and ‘hydroquinone above two per cent’ that are dangerous to health.

The agency’s state coordinator, Natim Mullah-Dadi gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Kaduna.

He said such cream have adverse effects on health.

Nigerian Army Recruitment is free - Official

The Nigerian Army has said recruitment into the army is free and no one is expected to pay for it.

The Army said this in a statement by its spokesperson, Sani Usman.

Read Mr. Usman’s full statement below:

Lady shares photos of a man who stole her ATM card and cleared her account

According to the lady, the ATM card was stolen on January 1st at Idimu/Egbeda aixis but she just got his details and photos of the culprit which was captured by the CCTV cammera.

She then got a reply from official Fidelity twitter account .... See the rest of the conversation below:

Police teargas protesting Shiite members in front of National Assembly (Photos)

Protesting members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria aka Shiites were this morning teargassed by members of the Nigeria Police Force in front of the National Assembly

The group is calling for the immediate release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who was arrested in Dec 2015 following the clash between the group and the Nigerian Army officers in Zaria, Kaduna.

Twitter narrates how a Fulani herdsman allegedly killed a farmer in Abuja today

A Twitter user shared the story ...

Why is the FG probing Big Brother but not the accidental bombing of IDP camp? - Rapper MI asks

This sounds like a very good rhetorical question to ponder about. If you recall, over 200 Internally Displaced Persons IDP were killed in an Airforce strike mishap that occurred at an IDP camp in Rann, Borno state last week. The Federal government described the incident as an accidental bombing.

Gambia | President Adama Barrow to return to the country tomorrow

Journalist Sainey MK Marenah confirmed this from the President in Dakar, Senegal today. Adama Barrow will be returning home tomorrow, Thursday, 26 January 2017 to take charge of the country, after spending two weeks away due to political crises.

According to Marenah, the president described his stay outside Gambia as 'productive and in the best interest of Gambians.'

DSS Arrest Saga: Apostle Johnson Suleman’s Ministry Breaks Silence, Warns Buhari

After the failed arrest attempt early this morning of Apostle Johnson Suleman, the president and founder of Omega Fire Ministry worldwide by officials from the Department of State Security (SSS), the church management has issued a press release condemning the development.

The statement jointly signed by Dr. Sule Emmanuel, senior pastor, OFM South Africa Churches and Director of Media (OFM Worldwide) and Barrister Samuel Amune Esq, Coordinator, OFM Legal Team Worldwide, reads;

“This is to inform the millions of followers and supporters of Apostle Johnson Suleman all over the world that the man of God is very safe, and that the attempted arrest by the Department of State Security on the man of God on the instruction and orders of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari was unsuccessful.

As long as a woman is showing you love ... If she cheats on you just accept it and enjoy her love - Lady says on twitter

At first, I thought she was joking but even if this was a joke then it is very extensive and expensive ... What is she smoking over there? The painful part is that she even said 'wife', for-real ...

Read the rest of her rant below:

Usain Bolt stripped off 2008 Olympic relay gold medal after teammate, Nesta Carter fails drug test

Usain Bolt has been stripped of one of his nine Olympic gold medals after it was confirmed that his 4x100m relay team-mate Nesta Carter tested positive for a banned substance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 

An anomaly was discovered in Carter's submission following a decision by International Olympic Committee (IOC) to retest 454 doping samples from Beijing using the latest scientific analysis methods. It was found to contain banned stimulant, methylhexaneamine.

Odiegwu! Kylie Jenner shares eye-popping unclad photo on Instagram

Reality Star Kylie Jenner is not ready to handle the social media queen to Kim, not just yet. The 19-year-old shares some eye-popping photo on her Instagram page.

See close-up and clearer photo below:

Exercise regularly to avoid stroke - Group preaches

The Director, Stroke Action Group, Dr Biodun Ogungbo, on Wednesday advised Nigerians to cultivate the habit of regular physical exercise to avoid stroke.

Ogungbo, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja said “stroke occurs when a blood clot or a cholesterol plaque wanders into the brain until it reaches a narrow point where it becomes trapped.’’

He said that intake of balanced diet and reduction on salt consumption could prevent stroke.

EFCC re-arraigns ex-NAF chief on N7bn money laundering charges

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday re-arraigned a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mohammed Umar (retd), before the Federal High Court, Abuja on seven counts of money laundering.

The prosecution accused him of criminal breach of trust and corruption involving about N7.382bn.

It alleged that Umar removed the money from the account of the Nigerian Air Force while the accused was the Chief of Air Staff.

Haba! See the SHOCKING reason this man sued this'native doctor'

A 40-year-old man, Yusuf Afolabi, has appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court for allegedly failing to exorcise evil spirits tormenting one Emenaka Anayo.

Afolabi, who claimed to be a herbalist, allegedly collected N70, 000 from Anayo to do the job.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the four-count bordering on fraud, stealing and possession of fake currency before Magistrate A. Oshodi-Makanju.

The prosecutor, Sgt. Kemi Adeniran, told the court that the offence was committed between November and December 2016, at No. 12, Oba Oyefusi St., Ikorodu, Lagos.

Two teenagers who gang-raped a 19-year-old girl arraign in court

Two teenagers were on Wednesday arraigned in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly gang-raping a 19-year-old girl.

The defendants- Daniel Harrison, 18, an apprentice, and Uche Osakwe, 19, a fashion designer, are being tried for conspiracy and rape.

The prosecutor, Insp. Simeon Inuoha, told the court that the offences were committed on Jan. 17 at No. 4, Wahab Larinde St., Oshodi, Lagos.