EFCC interrogates Olu Falae over #DasukiGate

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has picked up and quizzed former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae.

His arrest and interrogation were in connection with his alleged role in the $15bn arms scandal.

Falae was quizzed for hours by investigators at the commission’s office on Thursday.

Punch reports that Falae had in February admitted to collecting N100m from a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, during the build-up to the 2015 presidential election.

Femi Adesina says some of Buhari’s appointments not subject to federal character

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, has explained why many people believe that the President is biased in his political appointments.

Adesina, who admitted that Buhari’s appointments were more favourable to some regions, said other regions would not be left out as there were still many appointments to be made.

Speaking on a Channels Television programme on Sunday, the Presidential aide said: “there are some (appointments) that are not necessarily subject to the federal character.”

Telecom Giant, Globacom sack 54 power engineers

Nigeria’s first indigenous telecommunication company, Globacom has sacked 54 power engineers across the country.

“This serves to inform you that your services are no longer required by Globacom Limited,” content of the sack letter published by The Cable reads.

“Consequently, you are advised to report to the Human Resources Manager, Globacom Manpower Services Limited the outsourcing company, with immediate effect.

Touching! Last Facebook post of Police officer, Montrell Jackson, killed in Baton Rouge

Montrell Jackson, one of the 3 officers who was killed on Sunday morning by gunman, former marine Long was a new father of one. 9 days ago, during the chaos of the 2 black men killed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Minnesota, Montrell took to his FB page to share his disappointment in family members, friends and colleagues who were making inappropriate comments about police and the shootings. 

He wrote:

Taylor Swift claps back at Kanye and Kim West for branding her a 'liar' after releasing Famous video

Taylor Swift has hit out at Kim Kardashian and Kanye West over claims she lied about giving song approval to the rapper over track Famous.

The award winning songstress took to Instagram after the row was the subject of the latest episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians and insisted she was being painted as a "liar" and was never given the "full story" about the track.

See post below:

Suspected kidnappers beyond recognition in Benue (Extremely Graphic Photo)

Two suspected kidnappers were burnt beyond recognition at Bristow roundabout in Gboko area of Benue state today July 17th. The men were reportedly on the verge of kidnapping a woman when they were apprehended and the jungle justice was meted on them by a mob. A third member of the kidnapping syndicate was about to be burnt when police swooped in and saved him from the mob. He is now in police custody.

President Buhari brags "I will win again if presidential election holds today"

President Muhammadu Buhari has boasted that he is still as popular as he was during the 2015 presidential election.

Buhari said this in an interview with the magazine, African Leadership.

His words: “Yes, I was elected by an overwhelming majority of Nigerians, and I am ever grateful for the opportunity I have been given to serve.

Kim Kardashian brands Taylor Swift a liar, post secret recording where the songstress called the song 'Famous' a compliment

Controversy still surrounds Kanye West 'Famous' video where he features lots of celebrity naked in bed. One of such celebrity who seem pissed with the video is Taylor Swift, she 'hit the roof' saying she never gave Kanye West permission to use the lyrics that involved her, calling it "misogynistic."..especially the part where he said he'd like to f*ck her and that he made her famous. Claiming that releasing the song with those lyrics was illegal.

Noble Igwe claps back OAP Freeze for talking about his wife then "Peace Out", Lol

OAP Daddy Freeze shared food that his bae made and wrote that she made the most delicious Egusi soup ever, with smoked catfish fish, okporoko head, grass cutter, 'tozo' meat from a mature cow, along with some wholesome Eba! As a starter, catfish pepper soup was served. The he went ahead and tweeted that it is great to have a beautiful woman that doesnt cook like @noble_igwe does, but for him, he’d rather have both!! Well, Noble Igwe saw it and called him out for mentioning his wife and Freeze apologises adding that he meant no disrespect. 

Lovely! Actress Tomi Odunsi and Seun Fadina's pre-wedding photos

Tinsel actress, Tomi Odunsi and Seun Fadina who had their formal engagement ceremony in Lagos yesterday, July 17th 2016, shared their pre-wedding photos.

Actress Tatyana Ali weds boyfriend of 2 years, Dr Vaughn Rasberry

American Actress Tatyana Ali (best known for her role along with Will Smith in the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) and her boyfriend of 2 years, Dr Vaughn Rasberry, tied the knot in front of 120 people on Sunday at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. The 37-year-old actress is pregnant with Rasberry's child. Ali wore a custom-made Amsale gown  with a touch of Carribean roots.

Rapper Azealia Banks insults US president Barack Obama for his Statement after Baton Rouge Shooting

Amidst the current shooting that rocks the United States, most recently the shooting 6 police officers which left 3 dead and 3 others injured, US president Barack Obama called on all Americans to stop the violence and unite as one, adding that a threat to law enforcement officials is a threat to every American.

Skyrocketing Medical bills leaves Nigerian mothers and their newborn Baby trapped in hospitals (PHOTOS)

Some Nigerians mothers are held for moths in maternity wards, forbidden from leaving until their debts are settled. 23-year-old single mother Amarachi Amadi (pictured) is still in the hospital with her baby girl four months after giving birth in Umuahia, Abia State, Reuters Foundation reports. While the mother and her daughter are in good health, they are not allowed to leave the public hospital until Amadi settles the 543,000 naira bill for their care.Amadi, who makes a living selling stones to construction workers for 40 Naira per sack, fears she may never be able to clear her debt - leaving her and her baby trapped in the Umuahia Federal Medical Centre (FMC) for the foreseeable future.

PHOTOS: Face of the man who killed 3 Policemen on his 29th birthday

The man who shot three police officers dead and injured three others in Baton Rouge has been named as Gavin Eugene Long from Kansas City. He shot 6 people on his 29th birthday.

According to CBS News reports, 29-year-old  Long was a former Marine who was honorably discharged after achieving the rank of sergeant, before becoming a life coach and self-styled 'Alpha-preneur' under the name of Cosmo Setepenra,

Stop acting like grandfather of Corruption – Fayose to Buhari

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has urged President Mohammadu Buhari to stop acting like the grandfather of corruption in Nigeria by shielding his men from the probe, just as he asked Nigerians to demand the release of the authentic report of the Committee on Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Nigerian Armed Forces.

He described claim by the federal government that the probe panel only looked into procurement and contracts awarded by the military between 2011-2015 because documents regarding procurement from 2007 to 2010 were not available as a clear indication of his support for corruption.

Doyin Okupe explains why He was invited by EFCC

Former spokesperson to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe who was recently invited for questioning by EFFC, took to his Facebook wall to explain his case with the antigraft agency. Below is what he wrote;

The facts of my case with efcc. In my interactions with efcc I have been asked to explain 3 things only so far. 1. Why I received N50m from the Fmr NSA, at the onset of my appointment, and what I used it for. 2. Why I was being paid N10m monthly by the ONSA. 3. Why I received another N50m from the NSA in October 2014. 

Say What! 20-year-old woman who was unaware of her pregnancy gives birth to conjoined twins

A 20-year-old Vietnamese woman gave birth to a pair of twins joined at the torso on Wednesday, July 13. Phan Thi Chay, who is from a poor ethnic Dao family in the northern mountain province of Ha Giang, was not aware she was pregnant until she was admitted to the Vi Xuyen General Hospital to give birth.

According to Thanhnien News, after doctors diagnosed her with fetal distress, they decided to perform a C-section and saved the conjoined baby boys, who together weigh 4.9 kg and have separate hearts and lungs.

Ex President Obasanjo visits former President Shagari

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was in Sokoto state yesterday July 16th where he visited former President Shehu Shagari at his home. He also paid a condolence visit to the family of former presidential candidate Umar Shinkafi who died at a UK hospital recently. Obasanjo also paid a visit to the Sultan of Sokoto.

Police, vigilante thwart attempted kidnap of NUPENG chairman in Agbede, Ikorodu

The swift response of men of Lagos Police Command and vigilante foiled an  attempt to kidnap NUPENG PTD chairman in Agbede, Ikorodu, on Saturday, this is according to RRS who shared photos.

Female Corper proudly celebrates her mum #omoiyanoniMOSA

This is the way to go girl! Corp Member Tonia shared the above photo with her Mother, who sacrificed a lot in order for her to get an Education. 

She captioned it on Instagram:

Two homosexuals escape been lynched by irate Mobs in Enugu

Two men identified as Odinaka Orji, 32, a driver and Nonso Ejimene, 22, an accountancy student from Ezeagu, were almost lynched by an irate mob yesterday, July 17, at Coal Camp over homosexual activities. According to a statement issued by the Enugu State Police Command, both men had been stripped naked before security operatives of the Central Police station Enugu promptly arrived the scene and saved them.

During interrogation, Odinaka maintained that he is married but his wife has left him owing to these illicit activities which he blamed on the devil. According to him,he has visited many pastors to cure him.

Fani-Kayode says he remain committed to opposing the Buhari administration and APC

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SHOCKING! Six children of same parents poisoned to death in Anambra State

Six children of same parents were allegedly poisoned to death yesterday in Ekwulumili, Anambra State. Details surrounding the tragic incident still sketchy but according to Abia Facts Newspaper, unknown person poisoned a pot of food kept in their house which the children ate. Security agents are currently investigating the matter.

Cute Photo of a Little Boy "Killing the Show" with a Make-do Microphone

Dream big son, and soon you will get there. Is moves are already that of an entertainer ... We like!

Yay or Nay! For these Men Fashions ...

Guys got their crazy fashion too ... It looks cool though *winks*

This Baby was given Birth to by a 13 years old girl in Akwa Ibom (PHOTOS)

Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Loven shared a new photo of the youngest child in their orphanage, who was delivered by a 13-year-old girl in Akwa Ibom. 

Loven and her husband, David rescued Ekemini and brought her to the orphanage where she gave birth to a baby boy through Caesarean operation on May 20. "Our youngest at the Childrens Home. Abasiofon, 2 months old in 4 days" she captioned the photo.

How a 17-year-old Nigerian girl was tricked into prostitution in Russia then abandoned when she fell sick

Anti-Trafficking activists were recently honoured in Washington, D.C. at an event marking the release of the State Department's 2016 Trafficking in Person report.

The U.S. State Department's Anti-Trafficking Heroes came from very different corners of the world: Nigeria, Cyprus, Pakistan, Russia, Senegal and they all carry the same thing in their pocket or purse: photos of the victims they had rescued from human trafficking, stored on their mobile phones.

Goats and Soda spoke to some of the honorees at NPR's headquarters, including a Nigerian activist Oluremi Kehinde, who each shared a story about a trafficked victim they have rescued. They 've been asked not to give the full names of the trafficking victims to protect their identities.

(PHOTO) Ex Nigerian rugby player bags 9 months sentence for assaulting and robbing a taxi driver

20-year-old Nigerian former rugby player who beat up and robbed a taxi driver to avoid paying a fare was on Monday July 11, sentenced to nine months in prison.

Sachi Buti, who was born in Nigeria but came to Ireland at the age of eight, pleaded guilty to the robbery of Joseph Saji at St Michael’s Estate, Inchicore on the night of August 23rd, 2014.

His mother, who supported her son in the Dublin Circuit Court said she was extremely shocked and appalled at his actions. Buti began his career with Leinster rugby at the age of 14 and played with the under-15 team. He went on to play for Blackrock, Liberty Saints and Guinness Rugby Club.

(PHOTOS) Brother who killed her Social Media Queen Sister in Pakistan says "he has no regrets killing her"

The brother of Qandeel Baloch, whose risqué social media posts angered conservative Pakistan, on Sunday, July 17, admitted to killing her for the family's 'honour'

Muhammad Waseem, who was arrested late on Saturday, said he gave a "tablet" to Baloch to subdue her and then strangled her in their family home over the weekend.

"I have no regrets," he told journalists in a press conference arranged by the police early on Sunday.

PHOTO: 17yr old boy arrested as he attempted to rape a 13yr old girl

A 17 year old teen named Garry Pinkney, was arrested by police as he attempted to rape a 13year-old girl in the Bronx.

Garry is accused of following his young victim into an elevator building on Thursday July 14th and convinced the young girl to let him into her apartment.