Troops captured fleeing ISIS Fighters disguised as women

Some Islamic State fighters who were disguised as women and attempting to flee Manbij, Syria were nab by the opposition force on Thursday. The men, dressed in full black veils, attempted to blend in with civilians fleeing the northern city after coalition forces issued an order to leave Manbij within two days.

Footage of the three men was published online by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Thursday, which consists of predominantly Kurdish fighter. The video shows the men sitting in front of the opposition fighters, with their faces still covered.

Wanputu! The assets this Girl Carries will "Wow" you ... #SmashOrPass

This babe has got it all ... Her chest and her hips ... Ogigigigigigi

Minister of Agriculture Confirms that Farmers will Pay a token for Security

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Chief Audu Ogbeh has restated that Nigerian farmers will not pay mandatory fees for protecting them and their farms .

For the avoidance of doubt, and to clear the confusion that has been generated by media reports, the Honourable Minister wishes to state unequivocally that the NSCDC officials will be available on request by big farm corporation especially those in which the owners live, who can apply for them just as big companies and corporate organisations apply, requesting for security personnel to secure their businesses for a TOKEN.

Okada Riders Protest with Dead Body of Colleague in Benue

Commercial activities were temporarily disrupted in Zaki Biam area of Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, yesterday, as commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as okada, protested the death of their colleague shot by police.

The man, whose identity could not be ascertained lost his life in a clash between police and Okada riders in the area.

Northen Group lauds Buhari over Civilian JTF, Wants Amnesty for Boko Haram

The Northern Interfaith and Religious Organisation for Peace has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the absorption of some members of the Civilian Joint Taskforce known as civilian JTF fighting the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast into the military and Department of State Services (DSS), saying such move is in the interest of peace after the war on terrorism has been won.

Addressing journalists this morning (Sunday), national coordinator of the group, Bishop Musa Fomson said the concern has been how to disarm and demobilised the youths after circumstances compelled them to bear arms because of the terrorists’ insurrection.

JUST IN | Ex-Deputy Governor of Kano dies at age 69

The death has occurred of the former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Magaji Abdullahi. Aged 69, Abdullahi died in the early hours of Sunday after a protracted illness at his residence located at NNDC Quarters at Sharada area in Kano metropolis.

Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim, the former Press Secretary to the deceased, confirmed this in an interview on Sunday in Kano.

He said that Abdullahi is survived by one wife, many children and grandchildren.

"I dey learn pidgin small-small" - British Diplomat, Fleming

The Deputy Head of the Political Section at the British High Commission in Nigeria, Andrew Fleming shares his first time in Nigeria as well some dishes he loves ... He spoke with Bayo Akinloye in a chat.

See excerpt from the chat below:

When was your first time in Nigeria and why did you visit?

My first visit to Nigeria was in January 2008 when I was based in the British High Commission in Accra with a regional role. I visited all countries in the Economic Community of West African States except Guinea-Bissau between 2007 and 2010. At that time I enjoyed Lagos but initially found Abuja a little sterile.

Kogi State: Pdp Wins East Senatorial Election Rerun

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Kogi East Senatorial rerun election, Air Marshal Isaac Alfa (retd) has been declared the winner of the election.

Alfa was declared the winner of the election by the Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Lucky Ovwasa, on Sunday.

Beautiful Nollywood Actress welcomes a baby boy

Actress Queeneth Hilbert who is mostly referred to as the most beautiful actress in Nollywood, shared the photo of her baby on her Instagram page and wrote; 

“The joy I have in my heart is nothing to be compared being a mom. Today 22nd of July 5:30am you came into my life.

Sunday Special | Ladies, 11 Great Hairstyles to give you that trendy look this Season

Ladies this is for you (Guys, you could pick one for your woman too). We are taking the time to sort the best hairstyles that will put a twist to how you look this season. From a simple brush cornrows to the super faux locks ... Whichever you ended up picking, the choice is yours. Below are the eleven hairstyles you could try out as highlighted by naij.com

How Dogara and other House of Reps Leaders padded 2016 budget (SEE DOCUMENTS)

According to Sahara Reporters investigation, Yakubu Dogara, the speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, along with three other principal members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have padded the 2016 budget.

Bizarre! Couple caught banging in broad day light

A sexually arouse couple made residents of a community in Minsk, Belarus wake up to loud sexual moans recently.

According to Mirror UK, the duo could not find a room on time, so they just got down to business right on the pavement near a main road in full glare of everyone. The couple could reportedly face a heavy fine for ‘hooliganism’ if they’re reported.

My Boko Haram battle - Pastor Oritsejafor

REVEREND Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle assumed the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Wednesday, when he succeeded Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor during a colourful handing over ceremony witnessed by many Christian leaders at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. Born on Friday, January 25, 1957 in Oyo, his home town in Oyo State, the President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, who contested on the platform of the Christian Council of Nigeria, CCN, emerged CAN President on June 14, polling 54 votes to defeat his only rival, Elder Joseph Otubu of the Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW), who garnered 28 votes.

Divine fruitfulness is God’s desire for mankind - Pastor Enoch Adeboye

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has described divine fruitfulness as God’s mandate and desire for mankind, especially for those who are His true children of God, submissive and willing to do His will. Pastor Adeboye made this known while delivering a sermon at a monthly special prayer meeting organised for pregnant women, youths, singles and their families at the National Headquarters of RCCG, Throne of Grace Parish, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.

The Injustice Against My Father - Mohammed Ibraheem Zakzaky

Read below what Mohammed Ibraheem Zakzaky wrotes from Zaria, Kaduna State:

There is a childhood memory that I have never been able to lose touch of; it is personal, intimate, so I do not like sharing it. But I feel that considering my current circumstances, it is best to share it, especially considering the fact that in life I have lost almost all the things that constitute my reasons for being. I have lost, and it is very clear that I can lose anything else, all by the virtue of being a Nigerian.

UPDATES: Rescued Malnourished Boy Chained in a Church Tells His Sad Story!

Nine-year-old Korede Taiwo was chained for months by his father, Francis Taiwo, the pastor in charge of Key of Joy Celestial Church of Christ, Ajibawo area in Atan Ota, Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The boy spoke with SUNDAY PUNCH and reveal that he would not want to live with his father and step-mother again.

He said:

Kano: Learner driver squash woman to death

The Word of Faith Christian Centre, Kano, was thrown into mourning on Friday when a learner driver, Gloria Okocha, accidentally crushed another member of the church, Remi Nwokolor, to death.

The tragedy took place at Nomansland, Sabon Gari, Kano. Our correspondent gathered that Okocha was trying to drive out of the church premises when she suddenly hit the victim before colliding against the wall of the church.

Notorious Ikorodu Rapist “badoo” Beaten To Death By Irate Mob (Graphic Photos)

A notorious rapist known as Badoo was yesterday lynched to death by an angry mob after he was caught raping a little girl at Ota, Owode Ibeshe Ikorodu. He was stripped unclad and beaten to death before his body was burnt.

Sultan to Muslims: Fight Only When You’re Stopped From Performing Your Religious Obligations

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has warned Muslims in the country against taking laws into their hands.

This is just as he disclosed that the only time Muslims should “fight”, is when their religious rights are being trampled upon.

Speaking in Ilorin, Kwara State, at the opening of a National Conference of Islamic preachers under the umbrella of Da’wah Co-ordination Council of Nigeria (DCCN) at the weekend, Sultan Abubakar also warned Muslim clerics against hate sermons and urged them to “not force anybody to join Islam”.

Sokoto State: Flood destroys about 585 Homes

About 585 houses were destroyed in a late night flood in seven towns of Wurno Local Government of Area of Sokoto State.

Alhaji Abdulkadir Jelani, the Chairman of the local government council, disclosed this in Wurno town, while addressing newsmen on Saturday. As he added that the incident occurred due to heavy rainfall.

“The problem was aggravated by the blockage of some drainage in the affected town and their environs.”

Wow! 80-year-old Man Graduates From Law School (PHOTO)

An 80-year-old man, Barrister Pius Enebeli, has set a new career goal for the aged by graduating from the law school. Enebeli revealed in an interview with Daily Trust, that he plans to take things up a notch by going into active advocacy. He believes God has a purpose for him having lived long enough to finish his law degree and complete the compulsory one year study at the law school.

INTERVIEW | T.B. Joshua speaks about his Church, the Source of His Power and More

The Senior Pastor of the Synagogue Church of All Nation, SCOAN T.B. Joshua has opened up on his rather controversial character and more controversial, the source of his power, how he started his church, some prophesies about his birth and more ...

The Prophet in a chat with TheNEWS revealed more about his background

Read excerpts below:

Pandemonium as El-Rufai issues demolition notices to 3,500 houses, 40 churches, 16 schools

A large crowd of  residents of Gbagyi Villa – a suburb of Kaduna metropolis – on March 17, trooped out, carrying placards in protest against demolition notices issued to them by Kaduna State Urban Planning Development Authority, KASUPDA.    The residents said they had been living in the community for decades and had acquired the necessary titles to the lands and, as such, were  jolted by the intention of Kaduna State government to eject them.

Mr. Chris Obodum, Chairman, Gbagyi Community, later told journalists that the community boasted of about 3,500 buildings, 40 churches, 16 schools and 35,000 residents. He narrated: ‘The story of Gbagyi Villa is easy to understand. For hundreds of years, the area has been inhabited by the Gbagyi people. However, sometime in 2010, a suit was instituted against some members of the local community by Kaduna Polytechnic. 

Nobody Can Remove Me – Deputy Senate President, Ekweremadu

Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, Saturday, carpeted the endless ill feelings of the All Progressives Congress, APC, leadership over his position.

The APC hierarchy had continued to wail over the emergence of Ekweremadu as the Deputy Senate President, despite the fact that he belonged to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

The on-going trial of Ekweremadu and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki is also widely believed to have been influenced by the ruling party.

Rapper Tyga shows off his son rocking matching color with his Ferrari

The Rapper shared the picture on his social media ... His boy has grown!!

Singer Harrysong survives ghastly motor accident with his crew

Harrysong grateful to God for sparing their life in a horrible accident ... 

We thank God for his mercies!

Freeze praises NDLEA for their response to those 2 girls who exposed their drug use on Twitter

OAP Freeze reacted to the news of the two girls who exposed each other's cocaine use on Twitter.

James Ibori’s lawyer, Gohil gets £20,000 compensation from Court

A British court has ordered that Bhadresh Gohil, lawyer to the convicted former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, be paid £20,000 by the Crown Prosecution Service for unlawfully detaining Gohil and depriving him of his rights.

According to the BBC, the prosecution agreed to pay the compensation for detaining Gohil for 33 days between November 20 and December 22, 2015.

Olonisakin’s Cousin Killed in Boko Haram’s Raid on Nigerian Troops

A cousin of Gabriel Olonisakin, the chief of defence staff, was one of the soldiers killed in a Boko Haram attack on the army in Kangarwa, Borno state, on July 12, it has been revealed.

Leo Irabor, a major-general and theatre commander of the Operation Lafuya Dole, made the disclosure on Friday in Maiduguri while briefing the media on activities of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.

In his briefing, Irabor said: “Since our last meeting, the troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have conducted various operations against the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT). Some of the major operations include the following:

Victoria Kimani knows how make a Kente Skirt Look Sexy (PHOTOS)

Choc City & Kenyan Singer showed off her curves in a short skirt made from popular Ghanaian fabric, Kente.