Star Witness clears Jonathan’s cousin over $40m contract scam, says payment was duly approved

The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Nnamdi O. Dimgba, Monday, resumed the trial of cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Azibaola Robert and his wife, Stella, with the star witness, Ibrahim Mahe, insisting that the US$40m payment for contract to the defendant was approved through due process.

Under cross examination by Azibola’s Lead Counsel, Gordy Uche (SAN), the former Permanent Secretary, Special Services Operations (SSO), at the Office of the NSA, told the trial court that OnePlus Holdings Limited, belonging to Azibaola, was paid $40m from $600m special security fund sourced from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, adding that before the defendants’ firm was credited with the $40m, at least nine officials in the office of the NSA had endorsed the payment warrant.

Eric Cantona applies to be next England manager in an Hilarious way (VIDEO)

Eric Cantona wants to be England manager after England's failure to beat Iceland in Euros but the 50-year-old actor and former Manchester United and France footballer have gone about his job audition in the most comical of ways. Cantona promised to never lose against a small frozen island where the goalkeeper is a movie director.

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NUATE adjures FG to restructure aviation agencies for efficient service delivery

A group, the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), has urged the Federal Government to restructure the various aviation agencies for efficient service delivery. 

NUATE’s Assistant General Secretary, Mr Olayinka Abioye, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. 

NAN reports that the agencies include the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and the Accident Investigation Bureau. 

Abioye noted that apart from reorganising the various directorates and departments within the agencies; the government should also revisit the issue of fraudulent recruitments carried out in the past. 

Actress Chika Ike shares "eye-popping" new photo

Actress Chika Ike posted this picture on Instagram with the caption 

"I love the woman I've become because I've fought so hard to become her. #selflove#grownwoman#happy#grateful#focused#determined#thankful ❤️

Muslims Against Terror denounces recent terror attacks in Saudi Arabia, Baghdad, Others

Press Statement Below:

Assalamu alaykum (peace be with you) brothers and sisters in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Bangladesh and Turkey. We the Muslims Against Terror were shocked to received alerts on terror attacks and bombing, rocking, various countries and culminating with an insane attack on one of Islam’s holiest sites, the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Mosque and tomb in the Saudi city of Medina on 4th July, 2016/ 29th Ramadan 1437 A.H. A Suicide bomber killed at least four guards within striking distance of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) tomb.

Mom compares her daughter's vagina to Taylor Swift's using a ham sandwich

Jennifer Mayers tried to slut shame singer, Taylor Swift by comparing her daughter's vagina to Taylor Swift's. 

She took to twitter and wrote:

"The reasons I preach #Christianity,". "My daughters represent the right. Taylor Swift's vagina represents the left." And she even tagged Taylor Swift on the post. 

Trust internet trolls, they came for her with some silly comments, read comments below:

In Enugu State: Police release statement on the three notorious armed robbers paraded naked

Below is the statement issued by the police command as regarding the three notorious criminals that was paraded naked:

"The Enugu state police command in its bid towards ensuring that the entire area is rid off crime and criminality on 6/7/16 through its operatives of Nsukka Division caged three suspected notorious armed robbery suspects who gave their names as Vitus Agbo, Asogwa Sunday and Ugwu Uchenna and recovering their gun as they were robbing their victims at owere obukpa in Nsukka local Government Area of Enugu state in the early hours of the morning of that fateful day. 

Kanye West splash $750,000 on the nude wax figures in his Famous video

It is reported that Kanye West spent more than $750,000 for the lifelike wax figures of various celebrities lying nude together for his shocking video, Famous. It took over 6 months to make the waxworks with Kanye personally involved in their creation, a source told the website.

According to Life and Style:

Footage of how Alton Sterling was fatally shot by white cops (Graphic Video)

A Graphic footage shows how a 37-year-old black man Alton Sterling was thrown to the ground and shot by white cops (Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II) after they allegedly received a complaint about a man making threats while selling CDs outside a store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

In the video, the cops are seen yelling at Sterling to get on the ground before he was then tackled. As he continues to move on the ground, one of the officers reaches for his gun and then points it at the father-of-five's chest. Seconds later, the first shot is heard, followed quickly by another two.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to get a lucrative $25m Sextape Deal

Are we going to be seeing a sex tape from both Kim and Kanye anytime soon? Well, that's a big question but the offer is so tempting that we just have to keep our fingers cross.

Vivid boss, Steve Hirsch, who has offered to pay the sum of $25 Million for a sex tape featuring both Kanye and Kim.

Hirsch who made reference to the commercial success of Kim Kardashian’s 2003Millione with Ray J released in 2007 by his company while speaking to Radar Online noted that even after a decade, the sex tape which brought major publicity to the Kardashian/Jenner clan was still raking in the cash.

“The deal to ultimately release the Kim K video was arguably the best deal made in the history of the adult industry.

Meet the Former Prostitute who is now a Dominican Republic Lawmaker

When Jacqueline Montero takes her seat in Congress next month, she will bring not only an unusual past but an unconventional agenda for change in this socially conservative Caribbean country.

Montero was sexually abused as a child. She married at 16 to a man who beat her. And she worked as a prostitute for years to feed her children. Now, after a decade of activism for women's rights in the Dominican Republic, she hopes to put her life experience to work following her election to the Chamber of Deputies as part of an opposition coalition.

"I know the hardship that forces someone to go out on the street because your family doesn't have food," Montero told The Associated Press in the Santo Domingo office of the non-governmental organization she runs to promote the rights of sex workers.

(PHOTOS) Paris Hilton flashes her "bum bum" in a see through dress

Paris Hilton attended the Louis Vuitton Art Of Giving Love Ball in Paris, France, on Wednesday night in a gold see-through gown that exposed her derriere at the star-studded fashion.

Bankruptcy What! 50 Cent now remembers where he kept his money

I always believe this 50cent bankruptcy claim was all a stunt ... Now he has found his missing money!

New Couple! Ciara and Russell Wilson first Marriage Photo!

The couple got married in England yesterday! So happy for Ciara, *winks*

Portugal beat Wales 2-0 to reach Euro 2016 final

Cristiano Ronaldo was the star of the show as Portugal beat Wales in the Euro 2016 semi-final.

The Real Madrid man scored one and grabbed an assist to end the Welsh dream after a shock run to the last four of the tournament.

Photos: Veteran Actress Bukky Ajayi lay to Rest

The veteran actress who died earlier today, has been laid to rest at the Atan cemetery according to Muslim rites

Pretty Ghanaian girl dies after brief illness (PHOTOS)

She goes by the name Maame Joe and according to report she died three days after she fell sick

Russell Wilson and Ciara are Officially Married!

NFL player Russell Wilson and singer Ciara are now officially man and wife. The two tied the knot at Peckforton Castle in Liverpool, England in front of friends and family. She wore a Roberto Cavalli dress. Both Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Rowland were among the select few invited to the wedding.

RMD pens emotional tribute to late Bukky Ajayi

Bukky Ajayi passed away at the age of 82 at her residence in Lagos today and has been buried according to Islamic rites. Actor Richard Mofe Damijo paid an emotional tribute to the late veteran, apologizing for delaying his plan to visit her. 

He wrote:

Murray through to Wimbledon Semi-Final after defeating Tsonga

Andy Murray has qualified for the semi-final of Wimbledon after defeating Jo-Wilfred Tsonga. Murray defeated Tsonga in a five-set thriller 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 4-6, 6-1.

Murray, who became the first Briton to win the title in 2013 since 1936, will face Thomas Berdych in the next round of the competition.

Berdych, the 2010 runner-up, beat France’s Lucas Pouille 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 6-2 to set up the 15th meeting with Murray.

President Buhari Mourns the death of Umaru Shinkafi

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Sokoto State on the passing away of one of their illustrious sons, Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi.

President Buhari describes the departed politician, administrator and technocrat, as an expert whose contributions to the development of the security architecture of Nigeria remains indelible, adding that others carried on where he left off.

The President recalls that the former Federal Commissioner of Internal Affairs and boss of the National Security Organisation (NSO), played frontline roles in the activities leading to the eventual return and enthronement of democracy in the country.

Minister of Labour and Employment to Meet with PENGASSAN over Planned Strike

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, is to meet with representatives of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Thursday, a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja said.

The statement, signed by Mr Samuel Olowookere, the Deputy Director (Press) in the ministry, said that the “crucial meeting’’ was being convened to find a lasting solution to the lingering problems in the oil and gas sector.

Ever Banega completes Inter move from Sevilla

Inter have completed the signing of midfielder Ever Banega on a three-year contract. The 28-year-old joins from Sevilla, where he spent two seasons - winning the Europa League in both campaigns.

"FC Internazionale is delighted to confirm that Ever Banega will wear the Nerazzurri shirt for the next three seasons," read the Serie A club's statement.

Denis Suarez says Iniesta a role model for every footballer after his return to Barca

Denis Suarez has revealed his deep admiration for Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta after the 22-year-old secured a return to Camp Nou.

Barca exercised an option to bring the attacking midfielder back to Catalunya after he was sold to Villarreal last August following a loan spell with Sevilla.

Having declared the move "a dream come true" when the signing was announced, Suarez spoke at his official presentation on Wednesday of his excitement at playing with Iniesta.

Manchester United complete Mkhitaryan swoop

Manchester United have signed forward Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months. 

The Bundesliga club announced on Saturday that the Armenia international had completed his move to Old Trafford, with reports suggesting the Red Devils have paid £26.3million for his services.

And United confirmed the addition of Mkhitaryan on Wednesday to continue the makeover of the squad under new manager Jose Mourinho.

Mkhitaryan said in a United statement: "I am very proud to join Manchester United, this move is a dream come true for me. 

Ex Presidential Aspirant, Umaru Shinkafi is dead

Elder-statesman, businessman and retired policeman, Umaru Shinkafi is dead. Shinkafi died in a hospital in London at about 4:07 p.m. Nigerian time, family sources said on Wednesday. 

Mr Shinkafi, who held the traditional title of Marafan Sokoto, was a native of Zamfara State.

He was a Federal Commissioner of Internal Affairs and a presidential aspirant in the third Republic. 

Ciara and Rusell Wilson will be getting married privately today

Russell Wilson and Ciara are getting married in a ceremony in England in just a few hours ... and are making sure no one leaks any photos.

According to TMZ, "sources say the couple is set to swap "I Dos" at a castle in front of roughly 100 of their closest friends and family members.

Boko Haram shares victory pictures after attack on Military Base in Niger Republic (PHOTOS)

Islamic State affiliate group, Boko Haram have shown off arms, ammunition and other items captured after a deadly attack on an army camp in Bosso, Niger Republic last month.

This is according to Terror Monitor, an organization which closely monitors and reports terrorist actions internationally.

Chinese woman goes shopping without wearing panties (PHOTOS)

A woman has shocked many by coming to a shopping mall totally n*ked from her waist down. The incident which was reported Chinese on social media revealed that the woman came to the mall to buy furniture.

The incident has left many people debating what could have made her make such a rash decision. The original post revealed that the incident took place on the 29th of June at an IKEA store in Beijing.

Nollywood Actress rocks Muslim Hijab to Celebrate Eid-el-Fitri (PHOTOS)

Regina Chinedu Chukwu, a Nollywood Actress who hails from Enugu State, has shown fans a different side of her.

The lady went completely Islamic today after she stepped out in lovely outfits, totally covering her head and hair with a hijab.

Regina says those outfits are for the love of her Muslim followers.