EFCC to arrest senior advocates who help looters escape justice - Acting Chairman of EFCC

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has vowed to go after senior lawyers who help looters escape justice.

Magu gave the hint on Tuesday at the opening of a one-day workshop organised by the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, in collaboration with the Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption, PACC, in Abuja.

According to the EFCC czar, there was a need for stakeholders to collaborate with the commission in a bid to stamp out corruption in the country.

He said: 

We have invoked spirit of 140 Igbo people killed to haunt their killers – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared that the spirit of 140 defenceless Igbo people allegedly killed during the May 30 Biafra remembrance day by Nigerian security operatives have been invoked to trouble their killers and accomplice.

This is as the group asserted that the event organised in remembrance of Biafra fallen heroes was not an Igbo affair.

IPOB made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Deputy Leader, Uche Mefor.

Alleged killers of River States Assistant Superintendent of Police, two others apprehended

The Rivers state Police command has apprehended one Chimenem, a member of the criminal gang suspected to be the killer of three Police officers attached to Rumuolumeni Police Division of the state recently.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Nnamdi Omoni in a statement said Chimenem and his criminal gang members were responsible for the murder, and that he has already confessed to the crime.

He said their criminal hideout was raided by the joint operation of the Police and the Military following useful information from the public.

End to PDP Crisis: Finally Sheriff and Makarfi agrees to meet

The camp of the embattled factional leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sen Ali Modu Sheriff has disclosed that the leadership crises currently rocking the party will soon be a thing of the past.

Sheriff’s camp said negotiation were currently ongoing, adding that Sheriff would soon meet with the Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee, Sen Ahmed Makarfi in a bid to end the lingering feud in the party.

Factional Deputy National Chairman, Dr. Cairo Ojuogboh disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday.

According to Ojuogboh, “We are already negotiating, negotiations and talks are already in top gear and we have made remarkable progress in the process of resolving the issues.

Dino Melaye debunks report that he is plotting Buhari’s impeachment

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Dino Melaye, has denied media reports that he was plotting and instigating the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to him, the people spreading the falsehood were those who believe that a Nigeria that was not led by them must not exist.

Melaye represents Kogi West Senatorial District in the Red Chambers of the National Assembly, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

PDP National Wahala: Secretariat yet to be reopened after 52 days

The National Headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party is yet to be reopened, 52 days after it was shut.

This is just as the party’s leadership crisis remains unresolved. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria who visited the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday reports that its entrance was still locked and manned by men of the Nigeria Police.

As at the time of visit at 2pm, no fewer than 10 police officers were seen within and outside the secretariat.

President Buhari’s children, Yusuf, Zahra graduate from UK University (PHOTOS)

Two of President Muhammadu Buhari’s children, Zahrah and Yusuf, have graduated from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. Their mother, Aisha Buhari and sibling were present at the graduation ceremony.

Tinubu dares Dino Melaye to touch his wife and see what he'll do

A former Governor of Lagos State and a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has vowed to deal with Senator Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West), if he dared beat his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (APC-Lagos Central).

Melaye had on Tuesday reportedly vowed to beat Senator Tinubu during a closed-door session of the Senate over the forgery case against Principal Officers of the Senate.

Man's Best Friend: Dog saves family from cobra attack in Bayelsa

A dog on Sunday saved a family in Otuasega Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa from cobra attack.

Catherine Isiki, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Yenagoa, described the attack as a “mystery to the family”.

Isiki said that the cobra “invaded” their home at about 1am on Sunday.

In Oyo: TUC plans mass action as NLC begins strike

The Trade Union Congress in Oyo State has decried the living condition of workers in the state, vowing to embark on mass action if the situation persisted.

The TUC Chairman, Emelieze Andrew, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan on Tuesday that urgent steps must be taken by states and the Federal Government to tackle the development.

Andrew also said TUC would embark on a mass protest at the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum it issued on Monday.

Battle at Kangarwa: Two soldiers, Boko Haram fighters killed (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

Troops of the 119 Task Force Battalion on Tuesday repelled attack from Boko Haram terrorists in Kangarwa, Borno State.

A statement by the Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka on Wednesday said the troops successfully repelled the insurgents after exchange of heavy gun fight.

According to Usman, “The attack which started at about 6.30pm, was successfully repelled after about 3 hours of exchange of heavy gunfire that inflicted tremendous casualty on the terrorists.”

INEC accepts Ize-Iyamu as PDP candidate for Edo guber

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Edo September 10 governorship election, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Nick Dazang, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Deputy Director for Voter Education and Publicity, disclosed this in an interview with NAN on Tuesday in Abuja.

Mr. Dazang said the decision to accept Mr. Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the PDP National Caretaker Committee, led by Ahmed Makarfi, was informed by the court’s decision on the matter.

Special Adviser reveals why Buhari won’t approve amnesty for NDA, other militants

Senior Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Matters and Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (retd), has explained why the Federal Government is not contemplating adding more Niger Delta militants into the amnesty programme.

Boroh, while speaking on a television programme yesterday, said his mandate was to reintegrate only 30,000 ex-agitators already captured.

His words: “Amnesty programme worldwide has a limit because it is a master piece strategy to resolve militancy. When that of Nigeria was established in 2009, it was supposed to exist for a particular time,” Boroh said.

Enugu: PDP says state don't need another party

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State has declared that the people of the state have no need for another political party, stressing that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has wiped away their tears by keeping his campaign promises.

The state chairman of PDP, Mr. Augustine Nnamani, stated this at Ikem and Nkwo Nike during the inauguration of newly-elected PDP executives in Isi-Uzo and Enugu East Local Government Areas, noting that the governor’s unprecedented developmental strides and peace initiatives had made the repositioning process of the party easy.

In Lagos: Rapist stabs woman, blinds victim’s 10-year-old daughter

A suspected serial rapist who reportedly raped and stabbed a 60-year-old woman, Francisca, in the neck is currently on the run.

The fleeing suspect also brutalized his victim’s 10-year-old daughter identified only as Marvelous for daring to raise the alarm.

According to reports, the incident which happened weekend at the Ibeshe, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, saw the suspect sneaking into the victims’ apartment in the wee hours of the day, through the window.

Don’t retaliate, continue to pray for Nigeria - RCCG begs members over Murdered Preacher

The international headquarter of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has appealed for calm over the murder of its member, Mrs Eunice Elisha.

The female evangelist was attacked and had her throat slit in the wee hours of Saturday, July 9 at Bazango, Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Although the police had earlier arrested six persons in connection with the homicide, four persons have been freed after they were cleared of any involvement.

Officers reveal why Saraki’s CCT trial was adjourned

The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, has deferred the trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki till September.

Saraki is currently standing trial before the tribunal on a 16-count charge bordering on false and anticipatory assets declaration when he was the Governor of Kwara State.

Chairman of the tribunal, Danladi Umar, had adjourned the matter till today to rule on a motion filed by the legal team of the Senate President seeking Umar’s disqualification from the trial on the basis of bias.

Lil Wayne debunks rumours of recent seizure says 'I'm good'

It was reported earlier that rapper Lil Wayne reportedly suffered another seizure, the third so far in 2016 and was hospitalised over the weekend.

He was billed to perform at Las Vegas nightclub Tao on July 6 before the alleged seizure gripped him and the scheduled performance was cancelled.

Say What! No MMMG logo on Iyanya’s new song ‘Ayaya’

Yesterday we brought you report Iyanya announcing that he his dropping a new song, that wasn't our concern, it was his second announcement that he would be announcing his new label too ... His words: ‘I’ll be launching my new label and new album soon’.

The announcement was met with mixed reactions. While some felt it’s another attempt at a publicity stunt, others simply shrugged it off as a thoughtless post.

Adekunle Gold's song 'Pick Up' tops list of most played song on radio in Nigeria

According to Playdata (a broadcast monitoring and reporting solution) led by Eldee, Adekunle Gold’s song ‘Pick Up’ is the most played song on Nigerian radio stations for the year 2016 so far.

The data according to Playdata, who scans the broadcast stream for songs is based on measurements from impressions gathered from radio stations in Lagos and several other cities across Nigeria by following play counts and reporting with simplified analytics.

No Answer? Moment when Kids ask Kim Kardashian what made her famous ...

Kim detailed her conversation with Sid over dinner on her Snapchat as the kid’s curiosity got the best of him while they munched off on some BBQ food.

The conversation got off on a good note, with young Sid asking the 35-year-old reality TV supermodel why she’s on a bunch of magazine covers.

‘I don’t know! Because I like magazines!’ Kim explained.

I want to stay, but it depends on PSG - Lucas Moura

Lucas Moura wants to stay at Paris Saint-Germain and fight for his place, but admits he will be helpless if the club do not want to keep him.

Lucas has progressively made more starts in Ligue 1 since arriving from Sao Paulo in 2013, but he only played the full 90 minutes on 10 occasions in the previous top-flight campaign.

The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool but is keen to remain at the Parc des Princes and push for more time on the pitch, but he is unsure if the wishes of the club match his.

(PHOTOS) Tonto Dikeh spotted at the studio with Jaywon

It seem something is cooking at the studio for Tonto. The actress who was formerly signed to Dbanj's DB record label was at the studio with Jaywon.. 

Jaywon shared the picture and wrote. "Something is coming, wait for it."

Willian extends contract with Chelsea till 2020

Willian has signed a new four-year deal at Chelsea, the club have confirmed. Chelsea signed Willian from Shakhtar Donetsk on a five-year contract in 2013, quickly establishing himself as a key figure at Stamford Bridge.

The 27-year-old has now committed to the club until 2020, providing a boost for new coach Antonio Conte.

"I'm very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea. It's a dream to continue with this club and over the next four years I will try to help the team win more trophies," said Willian.

Lamar Odom escorted off plane as he vomited on flight (PHOTOS)

An individual has shared photos of Lamar Odom vomiting on a Delta flight departing Los Angeles on Monday night. Feel so sorry for Lamar, is he back to his drunk life? No wonder, Khloe actually gave up on him

According to the eyewitness, he then continued to get sick in the bathroom and returned to his seat covered in vomit at which point he was escorted off the plane.

So Sweet! Student proposes to his long-term girlfriend at his graduation ceremony

A graduating student of the University of South Wales "wow" the crowd as he requested is girlfriend of ten years to marry him at his graduation ceremony, and of course she said Yes!

Redmond Jenkins, 29, popped the question to his stunned partner of 10 years, Kelly Jones, at the University of South Wales ceremony in Treforest.

As he walked across the stage to pick up his First Class Honours degree, the civil engineer stopped and addressed the audience, Wales Online reports.

Man United new boy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic enjoys holiday in Hollywood

Manchester United new boy Zlatan Ibrahimovic is enjoying his post- Euro 2016 break by holidaying in Hollywood.

Ibrahimovic became United boss Jose Mourinho 's second signing after joining on a free from Paris Saint-Germain on a one-year deal earlier this month.

Olivier Giroud link with a move to Napoli

Olivier Giroud would be well suited to Napoli should Arsenal decide to sell him, according to the striker's agent.

Reports have linked the France international with a possible move to the San Paolo as part of a part-exchange deal - which would include a €50million payment - for Gonzalo Higuain.

The 29-year-old's representative says Arsene Wenger's side have made no decision on his future, but admits that the prospect of joining Napoli is appealing.

I told Balotelli he needs to leave Liverpool - Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp has told Mario Balotelli he needs to leave Liverpool, but hopes to help him rediscover his best form beforehand.

Balotelli joined Liverpool from AC Milan in 2014 but, after scoring just one Premier League goal in 16 appearances in his first season at the club, he was sent back to San Siro on loan the following year.

The 25-year-old managed just to find the net just once in Serie A last term, though he missed more than three months with a groin injury, and Klopp does not see a future for him at Anfield.

However, the German hopes to help build Balotelli's confidence back up before sending him to a club where he can be a leading figure.

Gianluca Zambrotta says Conte can match Pep and Mourinho

New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte can hold his own against Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho in the Premier League this season, according to one of the Italian's former team-mates.

Ex-Juventus defender Gianluca Zambrotta is backing his old club colleague to have a big impact at Stamford Bridge, and he insists Conte deserves his place alongside the English top-flight's other managerial heavyweights.

Conte began work as Chelsea boss earlier this week after leading Italy to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016. He arrives with an impressive coaching CV that includes three Serie A titles with Juve.