DSS interrogates CAN leaders over Boko Haram video

The Department of State Services have quizzed the members of the Board of Trustees of the Christian Association of Nigeria over a video some Christian leaders have been using to mobilise funds for the rebuilding of churches destroyed by Boko Haram.

Their invitation came eight days after the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, was quizzed by the DSS over his directive to his church members that Fulani herdsmen found on the church premises should be killed.

The PUNCH learnt that four key members of the organisation’s BoT, who are also leaders of National Christian Elders Forum, were quizzed for four hours on Tuesday evening at the DSS headquarters in Abuja, following a video by CAN Trust Fund soliciting funds for CAN to rebuild churches destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.

Lagos State | Woman stripped naked for stealing clothes at store

A 36-year old single woman, Jane Okeke has been stripped naked and arrested after she was caught stealing some clothes at PEP Super Store in Isolo, Lagos.

According to P.M.EXPRESS, the suspect went to an inner room provided to customers to test their selected clothes by the management before they make payment. However, Okeke reportedly selected 11 different wears and went inside the changing room with her handbag, pretended to be trying on those clothes before she could make payment.

Oh mine! From being a beautiful bride, woman transforms into ripped transgender man (Photos)

A married woman who is now proudly living as a transgender man has revealed how he overcame his fears and transitioned to a chiseled transgender bodybuilder.

Seven years ago, Cody Harman, 30, walked down the aisle in a wedding dress. According to him, he had always felt like a boy when he was a young girl and knew he shouldn't be getting married but he was filled with fear of what other people would think if they knew he was transgender.

Cody, a chef from California, said:

No Stopping Her! Toke Makinwa takes her book tour to Kenya, despite threats from estranged husband

Toke Makinwa has shown no signs of stopping her 'On Becoming' book sales/ African international tour, despite her estranged husband Maje Ayida's threat to sue.

After her book reading and signing in Ghana, which went hitch-free with Ghanaian celebrities - Jackie Appiah, Ama Abebrese, Victoria Lebene, Ahuofe Patri, Vanessa Gyan - in attendance, Toke Makinwa now has Kenya as her next stop in the African International Tour.

Apostle Suleiman Invited To The US White House; Thank People, Celebrates Wife

The act of gratitude is not only beneficial to someone receiving the praise but even more so, to the one who shows gratitude. On this score, the president and founder of Omega Fire Ministry worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, has sent his warm appreciation to Nigerians, Africans and the world in general for their exceptional show of love during his recent encounter with the Department of the State Security (DSS).

Suleiman, who is regarded as one of Africa’s most popular pastors at the moment in his thank you message during the kick-off of this year’s edition of the annual ‘The Ebenezer’ programme to mark the ministry’s 13thanniversary, said: 

Photo: Man issues public notice denying he got ex-girlfriend pregnant

A Kenyan man named Junior George Siambe Opiyo, went on Facebook to shame a lady he was one time involved with romantically.

Evelyn is pregnant and says Junior George is the daddy. But according to Junior, he and Evelyn Awuor shared nights together well over 13 months ago, so there's no way he could be responsible for her pregnancy. He wants her to leave him in peace so he can focus on what he's doing.

Photos: Monks Arrested With 4million Meth Pills, A Grenade And Ammo In Their Monastery

Three Buddhist monks have been arrested in Burma after authorities found more than 4million methamphetamine pills in one of their cars and in their monastery, police said on Tuesday. One of the monks, named Arsara, was stopped on Sunday as he drove in northern Rakhine state, which borders Bangladesh, Officer Maung Maung Yin said. Authorities had been tipped off that the monk was carrying an illegal haul.

OMG! Woman bites off boyfriend's testicles after argument

A man had to have his testicles reattached after his girlfriend bit them off his body after an argument when she returned late home from church.

The eye-watering attack happened in Botswana, where the victim, 33, required emergency services to sew his privates back on.

Civilian JTF in Cameroon captures 9 Boko Haram Commanders fleeing from Borno State (Photos)

Nigerian Facebook user Waziri Shettima posted photos of 9 Boko Haram Commanders, (all Nigerians), who were captured by Civilian Joint Task Force in Cameroun while fleeing from the Nigerian Army in Borno State. 

His post below:

One officer killed as Policemen engage in gun battle with AK-47-wielding Fulani herdsmen in Delta State

Herdsmen in police uniforms, armed with AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons, engaged a team of policemen in a fierce gun duel in Warri, Delta State on February 6th, leaving a number of officers including an Area Commander, wounded while some are missing.

However, Delta State Police Commissioner, Zanna Ibrahim, who confirmed the incident told Vanguard that there was no injury, but the Area Commander, who led the team and one other person were 'exhausted'

See WHY rogue filmmaker Seun Egbegbe didn’t appear in court today

Nollywood filmmaker and suspected thief, Seun Egbegbe was supposed to appear in court today, February 8, 2017 for the iPhone theft case he was charged with back in November 2016. LIB was at the Magistrate court in Ikeja this morning and Seun didn’t show up.

Runtown cruises on Rolls Royce as he heads to airport for his UK tour

Rave of the moment singer, Runtown is on his way to UK for the first leg of his 2017 UK tour. 

The Eric Many frontline act, Runtown will be in UK for the next two weeks performing his monster hit song 'Mad Over You' during his tour that will see him perform at major cities including Portsmouth, Birmingham, London and other more.

Watch the video below:

Governor El-Rufai bars FRSC from Kaduna streets

The Kaduna State Government has barred personnel of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) from erecting checkpoints in Kaduna and other urban centres in the state.

The directive is contained in a statement issued in Kaduna on Wednesday by Mr Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant to Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i on Media and Publicity.

It said that the decision was taken by the state Security Council after a meeting in which it reviewed complaints from the general public against the road marshals.

Oh dear! Nigerian soldiers brutalize crippled man using wheelchair for wearing camouflage (Watch Video)

According to a video currently in circulation across social media, two Nigeria Soldier (Military Police) can be seen brutalizing a crippled man. According to the reports, the crippled man was been beating because he was putting on camo.

In the video, you can see the crippled man been drag around like a piece of rag while the soldiers flogged him mercilessly.

Watch video shared by Adeola Fayehun on Instagram:

Damn Hot! Kemi Adetiba flashes side boobs in this slinky dress (Photo)

Film Director Kemi Adetiba flashes some serious side boobs in a clinging dress which reveal her perfect curves with some alluring smile to make guys drool over the photo

FG increases charges against Senate President, Bukola Saraki before CCT

The Federal government has amended and increased the charges leveled against senate president, Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).

At the resumed hearing of the case today, counsel to Saraki, Kanu Agabi, notified the tribunal that his client has just received fresh charges added to the existing ones and that his client will want to enter plea for the fresh charges.

Saraki is being tried at the tribunal on allegations of false declaration of assets during his tenure as Kwara state governor.

7 Similarities Between Buhari And Yar’Adua

Nigerian Bulletin has compiled Seven similarities between Buhari and Yar'Adua. Guess you already know by now they are both from Katsina state? 

Read on:

1. State of Origin: Muhammadu Buhari was born on 17 December 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, to his father Adamu and mother Zulaihat. He is the twenty-third child of his father. Buhari was raised by his mother, after his father died when he was about four years old while Yar’Adua was born into an aristocratic family in Katsina; his father, a former Minister for Lagos during the First republic, held the chieftaincy title of Mutawalli (or custodian of the royal treasury) of the Katsina Emirate, a title which Yar’Adua inherited.

How My Wife Lied to Me That God Said I'm Her Husband

A troubled man who was obviously fed up with his wife's obnoxious acts has taken a proactive step to end his misery, as he could no longer trust his wife with anything. 

The man, Tairu Jimoh on Wednesday approached the Igando Customary Court, Lagos, to annul his three-year-old marriage.

NAN reports that 56yrs old Jimoh said that his wife, Esther, with whom he had two children in their marriage had penchant for stealing.

“My wife steals my money on regular basis and because of her love for stealing, I no longer keep money at home. She stole my cooking gas and also my land documents,’’ he said.

Aww! Jennifer Obayuwana freaking hot in new photo

Jennifer Obayuwana is the lady behind The Polo Avenue and other businesses, she shared this amazing photo on her Instagram Page. There is just something about this photo, from her dress, pose, makeup ... Everything just seems perfect!

Acting-President Yemi Osinbajo presides Federal Executive Council meeting (Photos)

Acting-President, Yemi Osinbajo today presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the state house Abuja. 

See more photos after the cut:

The death of a Nigerian Man in Lebanon raises eyebrows as more details unfolds (Graphic photos)

A Nigerian man, Bobby Onwazu Onyemali, who was recently pronounced dead after travelling to Lebanon with his friend in January 2017 for holiday is currently causing a stir as what really was the cause of his death.

According to an exclusive report obtain by Linda Ikeji, the death is raising questions by some people close to him who suspect foul play. Bobby who was born in Apapa, Lagos and lived all his life in Queen's Barracks Apapa, reportedly travelled to Lebanon in the 1st week of January 2017 with his Lebanese friend called Kodo.

Unknown Gunmen Abduct Seven Russian And Ukrainian Sailors In Niger Delta

Russia on Wednesday claimed gunmen operating in Niger Delta have abducted seven sailors from the country and a Ukrainian. Russian Embassy claimed that BBC Caribbean ship was attacked by pirates within the Nigerian territorial waters.

The embassy was quoted as saying “the BBC Caribbean Ship came under a pirate attack in the territorial waters of Nigeria. Seven Russian citizens and one Ukrainian citizen have been kidnapped from the ship.

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Acting-President Osinbajo Sends Onnoghen’s Name to Senate for Confirmation as CJN

With just two days left to the expiration of the tenure of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, acting President Yemi Osinbajo tuesday transmitted his name to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive CJN.

Confirming this tuesday, a source close to the Office of the Senate President, said Senate President Bukola Saraki received the letter yesterday, requesting the upper chamber to screen and confirm Justice Onnoghen, a Cross River State indigene, as the substantive CJN.

Also, a ranking senator speaking on the condition of anonymity, said he was aware that the acting president had transmitted Justice Onnoghen’s name to the Senate for confirmation.

President’s death rumour: Yar’Adua’s situation different from Buhari’s – Femi Adesina

The Presidency has said the situation of President Muhammadu Buhari is different from that of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.

Recall that the Yar’Adua was flown abroad under controversial situation and was later pronounced dead.

But the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, while featuring on Channels Television insisted that the situation then and now were different.

#ChibokGirls: Give update on negotiation with Boko Haram – BBOG tells FG

The BringBackOurGirls group (BBOG) group has challenged the federal government to inform Nigerians the true state of the ongoing talks with Boko Haram over Chibok girls.

The group said it won’t stop demanding the girls’ freedom until all remaining 195 are rescued.

Recall that Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, recently explained why more girls are yet to be freed.

Concentrate on your family ... Forget politics – Governor Okowa tells Ibori

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has urged a one-time governor of the state, James Ibori, to quit politics.

Recall the Oghara-born politician, who was recently released after completing his jail term in the UK, arrived the country on Saturday amid celebration from people of the state.

Senate to Amaechi: Withdraw your ‘unguarded and inciting remarks’ about lawmakers

The Senate, on Wednesday ordered the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi to withdraw the false statement saying the refusal of the National Assembly to approve a loan request from the Federal Government as counterpart funding was frustrating the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan and Ibadan-Ilorin-Minna-Kano rail lines.

Amaechi had during a Town Hall meeting in Ilorin, Kwara State disclosed that China Exim Bank had approved the sum of 1.5billion dollars for the construction of the Lagos –Ibadan rail project but the National Assembly was yet to approve the borrowing plan.

Buhari’s government will crash, it’s godless – Human rights group says

A human rights group, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice, CHRSJ, has declared that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress government is godless and as a result, is now about to crash.

The Executive Chairman of CHRSJ, Comrade Adeniyi, Alimi Sulaiman, made the claim, calling on the president to “stop playing and challenging God.”

Thousands of Nigerians took to the streets in parts of the country earlier in the week against the government’s harsh economic policies.

According to Sulaiman, Buhari’s government was bound to fail in all areas just as it lacks the will to lead the people out of hardship.

EVERY EASTER! ONE FESTIVAL! ONE CULTURE! - #GidiFest2017

As THE GIDI CULTURE FESTIVAL (also known as GIDIFEST) gears up for its fourth edition, Lagos is waiting with bated breath, buzzing with excitement and preparations are in top gear!

#GidiFest2017 is set to hold on the 15th of April 2017.

This one-day event is very well-orchestrated and aimed at facilitating the growth of the urban youth culture in Nigeria. It will include physical and mental games for activity lovers such as volleyball and beach soccer with celebrity coaches and players.