FLASH | Shooting in Munich: Multiple deaths reported at shopping mall

Germany's Muencher Abendzeitung reported that up to 15 people were killed in a shooting in a shopping mall in the southern city of Munich.

TV images showed dozens of emergency vehicles outside the mall.

The shopping center is next to the Munich Olympic stadium, where the Palestinian militant group Black September took 11 Israeli athletes hostage and eventually killed them during the 1972 Olympic Games.

3,000 Migrant perished in Mediterranean already this year - IOM

Nearly 3,000 migrants and refugees have perished in the Mediterranean Sea already this year while almost 250,000 have reached Europe, the International Organization for Migration said on Friday.

The estimated death toll could put 2016 on track to be the deadliest year of the migration crisis. Last year the same landmark was only reached in October, by which time nearly one million people had crossed into Europe.

Navy Parades Suspected Members of Niger Delta Avengers (PHOTOS)

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS Delta), Warri, Delta State have arrested and paraded suspected members of the Niger Delta Avengers. The Commander, NNS DELTA, Commodore Joseph Dzunve, while parading the suspects, gave their names as Felix Ibiador and Prince David. They were arrested on July 10th with new 11 motor batteries and electric cables allegedly used for bombing oil and gas pipelines in the state.

Italian Court jails 3 Nigerian for using "Black Axe" Cult to commit Crimes

An Italian court has jailed three members of a Nigerian crime gang in Palermo, Sicily, sentencing them to at least a decade in prison each for crimes including attempted murder.

Prosecutors said the trio brought to Palermo the practices of the "Black Axe" cult, which Nigerian police said carried out ritual murders, mutilation and rape in the early 1990s.

Microsoft is ending support for Skype on Windows 8, older Android OS's

Microsoft, owners of Skype, has announced that it will be dropping support for Skype on Windows Phone 8 and older versions of Android.

The tech giant says it is making this move because it is changing the platform's focus from a P2P service to cloud-based services.

Support for Skype on iOS 8, Android 4.03 and Windows 10 mobile will still be continued, Microsoft says, according to Innovation Village report.

Say What! Man Burns Wife With Hot Oil for Changing Her Facebook Password Without His Consent

A heartless husband has done the unthinkable by pouring his wife hot oil for daring to change her Facebook password without his consent.

According to Kenyans, the woman is nursing serious burns after her husband allegedly poured hot oil on her face following an argument over a Facebook password.

Ambode to Lagosians: Watchout for Great Changes in Six Months

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has reiterated his commitment to giving residents of the state a better-living standard by creating major changes in the critical sectors.

The governor was speaking on Friday at a retreat put together by the state government for top officials.

He spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna.

Chinese National Arrested For Smuggling Materials Used For Explosives In Ogun (PHOTO)

A Chinese national, Zhao Chum, and his Nigerian accomplice, Christian Ohia, have been arrested for allegedly smuggling into Nigeria, unregistered and controlled chemicals used for manufacturing explosives.

Chum, 33, who owns a furniture company in Ogun State, was apprehended by officials of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC on Thursday.

The acting Director-General, DG, NAFDAC, Yetunde Oni, who confirmed this in a statement said, “NAFDAC impounded 880 bags x 25kg of Urea Formaldehyde Resin – a chemical compound for manufacturing explosives, which was imported by the Chinese man, Zhao Chum.

Do Not Deceive Yourself, FG is Not Negotiating With us but Mercenaries - Avengers Replies Buhari

Rampaging Niger Delta militants have reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim that the Federal Government has commenced dialogue with militants in the oil-rich region.

Buhari, speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Thursday confirmed that the Federal Government was negotiating with Niger Delta militants through oil companies and security agencies.

Nigerian Army Deploys Troops To Liberia for Peacekeeping

The Nigerian Army on Friday deployed another batch of 700 officers and soldiers to Liberia on a peacekeeping mission.

The troops received a 4-week special training in preparation for their induction into the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Liberia.

The troops had their passing out ceremony at the Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State, ahead of their departure to Liberia.

While addressing his men, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, warned them to avoid any act capable of tarnishing the image of the nation.

Borussia Dortmund thrashes Mourinho’s Manchester United 4-1

Manchester United was thrashed 4-1 by Borussia Dortmund in Jose Mourinho’s second game in charge of the Red Devils.

The Special One had led United to a 2-0 win over Wigan at the weekend but the Germans were undaunted, rolling over United with goals from Castro (20th and 86th minutes) Aubameyang (36th minute), and Dembele (57the minute).

Militants storm Communities in Ogun, abduct Men, Rape women

Suspected Niger Delta militants, who have been raiding coastal communities in Lagos and Ogun states, have launched yet another attack in the Ibafo area of Ogun.

According to PUNCH, at the end of their latest operation in Gideon village, Oke Cele, and Asiwaju communities, all in Ibafo, on Tuesday, two landlords had been abducted and three women raped, including a nursing mother who was reportedly assaulted in the presence of her husband.

The armed men reportedly carted away property.

Teenage Bricklayer quoted with £40,000 to insure a £9,000 secondhand van

Gary Shipp, 18, from Oldham, was determined to go into business for himself, but the enterprising tradesman cannot afford a van because of the whopping insurance premiums.

He has been quoted between £20,000 and £40,000  insure a £9,000 second-hand van even though he has a clean driving record and has never been involved in any accidents.

Gary, who started laying bricks from the age of 11, launched his business, Stonebrook Builders, a month ago.

Breaking: Abductors of Lagos Monarch Demands N500m for His Release

The family of the abducted monarch of Iba town, Ojo Local Government Area, Lagos, Oba Yushau Oseni, say the kidnappers have contacted them demanding N500 million as ransom for his release.

One of the king’s daughters and former Chairperson, Iba Local Government Council, Ramota Oseni,‎ said the abductors had contacted the family since July 20.

The 74-year -old traditional ruler, was abducted in his Palace at Iba ‎on July 16 at about 8PM.

Ramota said the family decided not to make the ransom public since then for security reasons, as they thought they could resolve it internally.

La Liga announces Banco Santander sponsorship deal

La Liga announced a new sponsorship deal with Banco Santander on Thursday. The deal with the Spanish bank is for three years, with the option of an additional fourth year, the league says.

Financial details were not included in the statement by La Liga, which will officially be called La Liga Santander.

Davido shoots "How Long" Music Video with America Singer, Tinashe (BTS Photos)

Davido and U.S singer, Tinashe shot the video for their collaboration ‘How long’. The video was shot on a beach in Malibu, California yesterday.

Story of how an Indian girl was gang raped twice in 3 years by the same group of men (PHOTOS)

A student has been gang-raped for a second time in three years by the same five men, the latest attack being in revenge for her refusal to withdraw the initial rape case against them. 

The daughter of a poor charpoy-maker was first assaulted in 2013 in Bhiwani, but the accused threatened the survivor's family and forced them to relocate to Rohtak, Times of India reports.

(PHOTO) This father sues his three daughters for the most bizarre reason ... (Read More)

A Chinese father is suing his three daughters for not returning home to visit him 'frequently'. The 69-year-old, named Yang Zhengyuan, from Sichuan province, filed a lawsuit in March claiming that his daughters hadn't come home enough or given him enough financial support, reports the People's Daily Online.

This comes after Shanghai announced that parents would be able to sue their children if they refused to visit them. In addition, they would also be given a bad credit rating. The father-of-three claims that his children have not come home enough and have not supported him over the past 10 years. However, the daughters, Yang Liu, Yang Qing and Yang Lan have issued a counterclaim arguing that he is guilty of domestic violence and favouring boys over girls. Yang Liu claims that her father beat her in her own office after she failed to give him the money he was demanding from her. 

Lol, See the notice this woman wrote to the thief stealing her milk ...

An unidentified woman known only as Phantom0591 posted a picture of her note on Reddit after someone in her office kept stealing her milk. She then devised a means to make it stop by claiming it was breastmilk. 

She wrote

Two women nab for begging with rented babies in Lagos (PHOTO)

Two women were yesterday arrested in Oyingbo, Lagos, for using babies to beg for alms. Three babies who are less than one month old were recovered from them.

Hadiza Nosiru and Salamotu Salitu were arrested by the monitoring team of Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development.

They have been taken to the Rehabilitation and Training Centre at Majidun, new Ikorodu.

From surviving meningitis, heart attack and cancer, then his dumping him, this man is World's unluckiest man

A dad who suffered four years of serious health problems thought things could not get any worse – until his wife left him.

Martial arts expert Oliver Pugh battled meningitis , MRSA, a heart attack and cancer that sparked ­temporary ­paralysis,Mirror UK reports. 

The 26-year-old also lost half his thumb in an industrial ­accident.He said:

Hot! Meet the World's Most Desirable Man in this dapper Photos

Mr India is the world's most desirable man after he beat out 46 finalists for the title of 'the world's most desirable man.' 

Indian actor and model Rohit Khandelwal, won the Mr World 2016 male beauty pageant in Southport, in the UK on Tuesday night.

"It was insensitive and lowly" - Oby Ezekwesili reacts to Gov Chris Statement about Chibok Girls

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie suggested during a speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention that Hillary Clinton was to blame for the kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls in Chibok by Boko Haram. 

Rapper The Game fights hard to defend fans slamming Amber Rose's New Show

The Game must have seen this coming and prepared to tackle any fan who dares speak badly against Stripper, Amber Rose's new show. The Game was a guest on Amber Rose's new show and encouraged his 'fans to watch the show. I think he doesn't need to force the show to his fans ... But the fans, though, they have no chill ... Read interesting comments above

Plateau State: Two Young Men Allegedly Shot Dead By Nigerian Soldiers During Protest (Graphic Photo)

Six people were shot dead by men of the Nigerian Army in Bokkos while protesting the attack on “Danan and Tasha Makarfi” villages by suspected Fulani herdsmen yesterday night.

Unknown assailants had stormed the villages to carry out attacks days after the traditional ruler of Bokkos and his family members were killed by suspected herdsmen.

Ubi Franklin to son: "You are my greatest accomplishment"

Ubi Franklin who welcomed his son with his wife Lilian on Sunday, July 17th, shared this new photo on his Instagram and wrote...

"You are my Happiness and you are my Greatest Accomplishment. I hand you Over to God daily, I can't really do Much son, your Generation will shine Brighter than ours, keep getting stronger by the day, no one will take the happiness and the love I feel for you away. Your covered".

All Protocol(s) Observed By Reuben Abati

Nigerians love events and ceremonies. The engine of governance in fact runs on this special fuel, which in many ways has become an occasional excuse for waste and idleness. I have in the course of work attended and compered many of such events; one thing that I find curious is the obsession with acknowledgements. If you are the compere at any typical Nigerian event, the organizers are bound to give you what they call a protocol list, usually a long list of persons whose presence must be acknowledged.

You are also expected to recognize persons, especially if they are government officials, according to an established ranking order. This means you can’t recognize a Member of a State House of Assembly before a Member of the House of Representatives, and you can’t “acknowledge the presence (as it were) of” a Minister before a Senator. Any slight mix up is likely to fetch you a reprimand and complaints about how you are such an insensitive compere who wants to ruin an event that had been so well planned. Getting the pecking social order right is not even enough, you must be politically correct when you deploy such egoistic phrases as Your Excellency, The Distinguished, The Most Honourable, Your Honour, Your Worship, My Lord, Your Grace, Your Eminence…Only God knows what these honorifics do to the Nigerian big man or big woman’s mind.

Breaking: INEC Office Set Ablaze Just Few Days To Re-run Elections in Rivers State

The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers state has been reportedly set ablaze.

This is coming nine days to the July 30 Rivers East senatorial district rerun election.

Bobby Brown and wife welcome baby girl

Bobby Brown welcomed his 7th child and his third child with his wife, Alicia Etheredge , on Thursday and  he took to his Instagram page to announce it. 

He wrote: "Just had a baby girl 10 pounds".

"illegally refining working for Military Men" - Man shares oil spillage photos of his community

Man shared photos of his community Oba-Ama in Okrika, Rivers States, damaged by oil spills, says "No more fishes to catch" . He wrote..

"This is my little island village of Oba-Ama in Okrika, Rivers state Nigeria. I spent my entire day accessing the damage done to the environment by oil spills," writes Obientonbara Iyo.