MNJTF Defence Chiefs promise to Flush out Boko Haram

Defence chiefs of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have resolved to intensify efforts towards clearing the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists around the Lake Chad Basin region.

The Council of Defence Chief of the MNJTF troop contributing countries reached the decision at the end of its special session held in Niger Republic.

A statement by the MNJTF spokesman, Colonel Muhammad Dole, said the session was held to reappraise the special joint operation around the Lake Chad Basin tagged ‘Operation Ganman Aiki’.

Troubled Psquare! Paul Okoye performs alone in Congo (VIDEO)

Psquare Peter and Paul Okoye were meant to perform together last night in Congo at a Psquare concert both brothers had jointly promoted until Peter withdrew because, according to him, the terms were unfavorable.

Well, Paul eventually did it alone and shared some pictures on his social media page. While he was sharing his pic, Peter shared a picture of him having a haircut with a bizarre look, then a fan gave him a candid advice.

Beyoncé and Jay Z Couple Went all out to Support Serena Williams in Her Historic Win at Wimbledon 2016

Beyonce who is currently in the UK for her formation tour, team up with her husband Jay-Z to watch Serena Williams win the Ladies Singles Final against Angelique Kerber in London, England on Saturday (July 9, 2016) during the Wimbledon championships. The two powerful couple also took time to show some PDA as they watch the match.

"Football without Messi isn't football" - Neymar speaks on Messi's retirement

Neymar has spoken out on Lionel Messi's decision to quit international football. The Barcelona superstar called time on his Argentina career after they lost the Copa America final on penalties to Chile for the second year running.

He said:

Xenophobic Attack: Nigerian victim in South Africa seeks FG’s intervention

Mr Chika Emehelu, a 36-year-old Nigerian businessman in South Africa, on Sunday, appealed to the Federal Government to persuade the South African government to pay him compensation. Emehelu, a native of Udi in Enugu State, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Johannesburg that he lost more than R800,000 (N12million) in the May 2013 xenophobic attacks in that country.

The businessman, who is married to a South African and has three children, said three shops at Portnolloth, a community in Northern Cape Province of South Africa, were looted during the attack.

(Graphic Pic) Mob incinerate two Men to Death in Cross River State for alleged Witchcraft

Another case of jungle justice has been reported in Cross River. Two men have been brutally killed and burnt after a witch doctor told villagers that the victims were witches disturbing the community.

According to Leo Igwe, two chiefs have been burnt to death in Cross River State after a native doctor accused them of witchcraft. The names of the two victims are - Chief Bassey Effiom Ngwe and Mr Asuquo Effiong Etim.

Brazil Football Legend Pele marries for the third time

Brazilian football legend Pele married for the third time in a small ceremony in Sao Paulo on Saturday evening.

The 75-year former Santos star wed his girlfriend of six years in the coastal town of Guaruja. Pele and Marcia Cibele Aoki were due to marry two years ago, but they were forced to postpone the ceremony after he suffered a series of health problems.

David Beckham shares a cute throwback Picture to celebrate her daughter, Harper Birthday

Superdad, David Beckham shared a beautiful throwback picture to celebrate her little princess Harper Beckham as she turns 5 on his Instagram page. Her beautiful mom Victoria Beckham also join in the celebration to wish her baby girl a wonderful birthday.

Her dad wrote:

"Happy birthday to my Pretty Lady," he wrote.

Khloé Kardashian show off her hot bod in a $1700 gold monokini

Yesterday Kourtney Kardashian posed in a $1700 gold monokini on a pile of sand as she vacationed in the Bahamas. In another photo, she posed with her friend, Larsa Pippen wife of NBA star, Scottie Pippen.

PDP chieftains beg Ooni of Ife to help arrested Iyiola Omisore

Some prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Osun state visited the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) in his palace on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, to plead with him to forgive Senator Iyiola Omisore.

Omisore, who was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over allegations of N700m fraud, was arrested by the anti-graft agency on Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Abuja.

The serving Senator and former deputy Governor of Osun state had denied having any hand in the alleged arms purchase scandal involving the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki.

Kim Kardashian dishes trademark heels for a flat pool slides (PHOTOS)

Kim Kardashian made a rare outing in flat shoes, as she enjoyed some family time with Kanye and North West on Saturday.

However, they don't come cheap as they were Givenchy pool slides, complete with mink fur. She flaunted them on snapchat.

Dozens of Soldiers Killed on Independence Day in South Sudan

Fierce overnight artillery and gunfire fight has left more than 100 soldiers dead in South Sudanese capital, Juba, on the fifth anniversary of the country’s independence.

The fight started on Friday evening as President Salva Kiir, first Vice-president Riek Machar and second Vice President Igga Wani, met to discuss the cause of fighting which left five soldiers dead on Thursday.

South Sudanese local media reported the casualties at 150 dead, including 36 soldiers from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-Opposition (SPLM-IO) loyal to Mr Machar and 80 from President Kiir’s side.

Mr Machar remains the Commander-In-Chief of the forces loyal to him while Mr Kiir maintains the command of the overall national security forces as part of a peace deal ending months of conflict.

Bayelsa Elders Claims Buhari’s Aides Frustrating Dialogue With Niger Delta Avengers

Some elders and traditional rulers from the eight local government areas of Bayelsa State on Friday alleged that some of President Muhammadu Buhari’s aides who hail from the Niger Delta were frustrating the proposed dialogue between the Federal Government and the new militant groups led by the Niger Delta Avengers.

According to the elders, though the decision of President Buhari to lead the proposed dialogue was commendable, his aides’ show of deceit, fraud and discordant tunes had created a huge gulf between the militant youths and the present administration.

The Bayelsa elders, who are members of Bayelsa Elders for Progress, Peace and Good Governance (BEPGG), made the assertions in a statement released by their coordinator, Ayibatonye Good news, and ‎secretary, Lucky Ebifaghe. They claimed that the recent activities of key presidential aides from the region, including Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, and the coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Program, Brigadier General Paul Boroh, were frustrating peace efforts.

#BlackLivesMatter: Dozens Arrested as Protests Against Police Violence Continue

Dozens of protesters were arrested and several police were injured Saturday night as tense protests over police force against African-Americans continued across the nation.

Police used smoke bombs to clear demonstrators blocking Interstate 94 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, late Saturday, while more than 30 people were arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Both cities continue reel after the deaths of two black men at the hands of white officers last week.

In Saint Paul, protesters chanted the name of Philando Castile, 32, who was fatally shot by a St. Anthony police officer in Falcon Heights on Wednesday.

Female Teenager Found Dead After Suffering Online Bullying (PHOTO)

A 16-year-old girl, identified as Britney Mazzoncini, has been found dead after she allegedly suffered a torrent of vile online bullying.

It’s reported that she took to social media to tell of her torment in the days leading up to her death.

She was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Thursday from her home in Glasgow but could not be saved.

Daily Record reports that Britney was subjected to online bullying and stopped using Facebook days before she died.

Last Friday, Britney posted a message on Facebook saying:

PHOTO: Female Teacher s*x Two Teen Brothers, calls It A Birthday Gift

A sex starve female teacher has admitted having s*x with two juvenile teen brothers as birthday gift

According to PennLive, Chelsea Lorson, 25, of Milton, Friday pleaded guilty in Union County court to charges of statutory sexual assault and institutional sexual assault.

She will undergo an assessment to determine if she is a sexually violent predator. That determination could affect her sentence, which under the plea agreement, could be as long as 17 years. She will be required to register as a s*x offender.

Drama! Husband Flee after Wife Gives Birth to Twins

A ‘struggling’ married man identified as Mr Martin Nwosu reportedly ran way as his wife was on the verge of delivering a set of twins in Abuja.

The whole scenario started when the man reportedly told the wife to abort the pregnancy, saying that he did not want to have more babies, but the woman, Gloria Johnson, refused to abort the pregnancy.

While speaking to Tribune, Mrs Johnson said that months into her pregnancy, Nwosu packed out of the house owing to his inability to live up to his financial responsibility, including failure to pay his rent.

According to her,

Say What! 55-year-old Yeni Kuti says She will get married 20 years from now if She's still alive

The first daughter to late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Yeni, has revealed her marriage plans after her engagement in May. Yeni who recently clocked 55 said she will be getting married to her longtime partner, Theo Lawason in 20 years’ time.

Recall that on May 24, Yeni got a surprise marriage proposal from Lawason and she had disclosed that the ring from her architect lover, was a sign of commitment to each other.

Despicable! Mysterious Person Slice Off Man's P*nis (PHOTOS)

On Tuesday, July 5, a man in his 30s was seen at Duport Road Market along the main motor road in Monrovia, Liberia, crying profusely and screaming "My penis, my penis" as blood poured from his trouser. It was discovered that the man’s penis was completely slashed by an unknown person.

According to a Liberian site, multiple eyewitnesses saw him running towards the motor road and ran onto a moving taxi in excruciating pains and with tears, shouting, "My penis, my penis,", attracting attention from a surging crowd of onlookers.

"The man came with heavy running and bumped into the taxi. I heard him saying let car kill me one time,” an 18-year old Prince Railey, one of the onlookers, told the INSIGHT.

NSCDC nabs Two Oil Thieves In Abia

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) in Abia State has arrested two suspects carrying 20, 000 litres of crude oil in a truck on their way to Imo State from Port Harcourt

State Commandant, Dr.Benito Eze, said the command would continue to ensure that the oil thieves are chased out of the state as officers of the command are working tirelessly to handle the various tactics deployed by the oil vandals crippling the economy and syphoning the money meant for the entire country through their criminal activities.

Buhari forwards Magu's name to Senate for approval as EFCC Boss

Reports making the rounds suggest that  yesterday President Muhammadu Buhari wrote a letter of recommendation to the senate to confirm the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu as the substantive boss of the agency.

It was gathered that the President opted for Magu because of his “record-breaking performance, transparency, integrity and exceptional courage” since his appointment as the acting chairman of EFCC on November 9, 2015.

The letter was said to be forwarded to the Senate through his Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni joins National League side Boreham Wood on trial

Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, has joined National League club, Boreham Wood, on trial. The 33-year-old failed to score in their 5-0 loss to Reading, in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.

It was Boreham’s first pre-season game and Aiyegbeni started the match, but was substituted in the 60th minute. Aiyegbeni has previously played for Everton, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and Reading in England.

MEND releases names of persons Buhari should negotiate with in 2 weeks

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has given President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration two weeks to open talks with its “Reach out to ‘Aaron Team’ or face consequences.

MEND also responded to a recent piece titled ‘President Buhari sharpens focus on Niger Delta’, authored by Garba Shehu, presidential assistant on media and publicity.

Garba had lambasted the Niger Delta Avengers for “killing soldiers and policemen, kidnapping and killing of oil company workers and asking oil companies to stop operations and pack out of the Niger Delta region”.

Tragic! Man Slumps And Dies While Trying To Buy Fuel At A Filling Station (PHOTO)

A shocking incident has left people baffled after a man slumped and died at a filling station where he went to buy fuel.

Although the actual circumstances of his death are yet unknown, the man was said to have slumped and died as he waited to buy fuel at a filling station in Kano.

Ogun State Governor Set To Launch New Health Scheme

The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, will on Monday 11th July 2016, launch a new health scheme project called “Araya Scale Up”—the—project is a Community Based Health Insurance Scheme (CBHS), meant to provide affordable health care service to members of the public.

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Babatunde Ipaye, in a release, stated that the programme will be launched by the State Governor at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, by 12pm. He enjoined all Commissioners, Special Advisers, government functionaries and Permanent Secretaries of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to be seated by 10am.

Jamie Vardy's wife reveals how she attempted suicide following her sexual abused

Wife of England and Leicester City Striker Jamie Vardy, Rebekah Vardy has opened up about the horrific sexual abuse she endured when she was just a teenager and how it lead to her attempt of suicide twice.

The stunning brunette, 34, who married the England footballer, 29, just weeks ago, admitted she even attempted to take her own life twice as she struggled to cope with the ordeal.

The star revealed a "family friend" targeted her for three years as a teen, and it led to a downward spiral into depression and "devastating decisions".

"I’m Retiring To Cocoa Farming" - AIG, Joseph Mbu

Self-styled “tamer of the Leopard of Port Harcourt”, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Joseph Mbu, has said he is retiring to cocoa farming.

Mr Mbu, who was among 21 AIGs retired by the Police Service Commission, spoke yesterday during his pulling out ceremony at the Police Staff College in Jos, Plateau State.

The former Rivers and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, who will be remembered more for his several daring confrontations with former Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, than for his gallant exploits as a police officer, also said he is leaving the Nigeria Police Force a fulfilled man.

Ogbonnaya Onovo says Compulsory Retirement Of DIGs, AIG's Detrimental To Police Force

A former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ogbonnaya Onovo, yesterday faulted the compulsory retirement of senior officers by the Police Service Commission.

He said to just retire Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) in one fell swoop amounts to a colossal waste and loss of valuable policing experience.

Mr Onovo, who was appointed IGP in 2009 by late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, bared his mind at the Police Staff College, Jos, after the pulling out ceremony of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Joseph Mbu.

Mr Mbu was one of the 21 AIGs recently forced to retire by the PSC for being senior to the Acting IGP, Ibrahim Idris, before his appointment.

Photos: Nigerians React To President Buhari Rocking A Gucci Shoes Worth $640

Nigerians always know how to make issues from anything. The last time I check, Buhari was the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, so rocking a $640 which is equivalent to N223,905 in today's exchange shouldn't be an issue. Maybe the harsh economy propels their thoughts. What's your own take?

APC Chairman says Dasuki Did not Invite any APC Member when Sharing money

The ruling party, All Progressives Congress says the anti-corruption war of the Muhammadu Buhari’s government is neither selective nor partisan.

John Odigie-Oyegun, chairman of the APC, reiterated this claim in an interview with The Punch, where he noted that Peoples Democratic Party chieftains are being investigated because most of them received funds from Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser.

He said that when the former NSA was sharing money “from his ATM machine”, he didn’t extend an invitation to members of the opposition party.