Oyo State | UCH Emergency Unit gutted by fire

The Accident and Emergency Unit of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan was yesterday gutted by fire.

The unit’s central air conditioning systems and other equipment were destroyed by the fire.

Witnesses said the blaze, which started around 4:15pm at Medical Store Casualty Unit, was caused by a gas explosion from the central air condition.

The University of Ibadan (UI) fire truck was the first on ground to quell the fire before the Oyo State Fire Services joined with two trucks.

The blaze was stopped by after 5pm.

Hillary Clinton Makes Surprise Satellite Appearance at DNC (VIDEO)

Hillary Clinton made a surprise satellite appearance at the ongoing Democratic National Convention holding at Philadelphia. Her biggest words for the night was thanking America for making history by nominating her as the First Female Presidential candidate. Then she had this to say to little girls: 

"I may become the world's first woman president, but one of you is next."

Watch video below:

Gov Ambode says his government replicate Dubai Marina in Badagry, Epe

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday vowed that his administration will replicate the Dubai Marina project in Badagry and Epe axis to harness the state tourism potentials.

The governor revealed this while fielding questions from reporters after embarking on inspection of on-going projects in Epe, Lekki and Ajah axis.

He said the government has decided to develop its tourist sites that could match the best in the world to boost its economic prosperity.

Watch Gospel Singer, Frank Edwards Share His Story from Street Hawking to Collaborating with Don Moen

Gospel Singer, Frank Edwards, has shared the emotional story of how he moved from hawking on the streets in Enugu to starting a business with leading Gospel musician Don Moen.

Multi-award winning Nigerian contemporary Christian singer, Frank Ugochukwu Edwards, simply known as Frank Edwards, has shared the story of how he moved from hawking on the streets in Enugu to starting a business with world's leading Gospel musician, Don Moen.

The Biggest Crack In That Glass Ceiling Yet | Hillary Clinton Wins The Democratic Presidential Nomination

Hillary Clinton made an appearance following Alicia Keyes performance during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, July 26. 

The former secretary of state, who officially became the Democratic presidential nominee earlier in the evening, appeared via video conference at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to thank her supporters and address her history-making moment. 

Meet Lala Neriah, a Plus Size Female Model whose curves is making guys go Gaga (Photos)

Lala Neriah Tshabalala is another budding social media influencer gradually growing on Instagram. She is a plus size model based in South Africa. The unique feature of  Miss Curvy Lala is her fresh light skin.

Lala currently has 18,500 followers on Instagram while she follows only 797 people.

Buhari Only Fighting Corrupt People, Not Corruption – Bishop Kukah

Bishop Mathew Hassan-Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has stated that the current government under the leadership of Muhammadu Buhari is only fighting the symptoms of corruption and not the disease.

The cleric made the statement at a programme organised by the Book Readers’ Club of Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy (ISGPP) in Ibadan on Tuesday.

He said Buhari was only fighting corrupt people and not corruption because corruption could only be fought if the nation’s institutions were strengthened.

Say What! Man Spends N8m to Get Massive Bum, Lip-fillers and Botox (Photos)

A man has spent a whopping £21,000 (N8 million) on cosmetic surgery to look like the Kardashian sisters.

According to The Sun, James Holt, 22, from Bury, Greater Manchester, has splurged £10,000 on his lip fillers alone to emulate his idols, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.

He has also spent about £3,000 on Botox, £2,000 on cheek filler, filler under his eyes, and filler on his jawline and even said he is willing to have six ribs removed to achieve his ideal hourglass shape.

Rotimi Amaechi Ends Debate On Who Should Be Praised Over The Completion Of Kaduna-Abuja Rail Line

Remember that Nigerians on Twitter has been reacting since today about the commissioning of the Kaduna-Abuja Rail project. The argument was about who started the project, who built it and who finished it. Well, the Minister for transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi clarified the issue with the following tweets.

Say What! Two Women Caught Red-Handed Hiding Sweets in Their Panties at a Mall (VIDEO)

 

A shocking footage has caught the moment some girls who stole sweets at a mall hid it in their pants to evade mall security.

They were caught by the supermarket's CCTV cameras.

10 teachers die every month in Lagos – Perm Sec

The Lagos State Teachers’ Establishment and Pension Office (TEPO) on Tuesday said that an average of 10 teachers die each month in the post-primary teaching service of the state.

The Permanent Secretary of TEPO, Mrs Sewanu Ayodele-Amosu, made the disclosure at a Sensitisation Seminar and Capacity Building on Healthy Living for Post-Primary Teaching Staff of the state.

She said that apart from sudden collapse resulting in either temporary or permanent confinement in bed, the disturbing rate of deaths among teachers in the state called for concern.

NANS says they will take President Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade to Campuses

Members of National Association of Nigerian Students have declared support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign.

The association made the its position known in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by its acting President/National Convention Chairman, Mr Prince Miaphen.

It said that the students were in support of the move to recover all funds stolen by corrupt former public officials and civil servants, noting that corruption had for long remained the bane of Nigeria’s development.

Gonzalo Higuain move to Juventus for €90m

Juventus has completed the signing of Argentine superstar, Gonzalo Higuain.

He was the Serie A’s leading scorer with a mind-boggling 36 goals in 35 games. The fee is reported to be around €90m.

Juventus will pay in two instalments and have already made a payment of €45m with the rest to come later.

UBA responds to Allegations of Sponsoring Turkey Coup

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) have come out to respond to allegations that it helped fund the failed coup plot in Turkey.

Reports emanating from Turkey had claimed that UBA’s Lagos branch had been used to funnel money to members of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO).

Mikel Obi to Captain #TeamNigeria at Rio Olympics

Chelsea FC midfielder and Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has been named Captain of Team Nigeria to the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio in Brazil, which begins on Aug. 5.

A statement on Tuesday by Nneka Ikem-Anibeze, Special Assistant on Media to Youths and Sports Minister Solomon Dalung, also named Funke Oshonaike as the Assistant Team Captain.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mikel is one of the three over-aged players invited to the national under-23 football team for the Games.

Breaking | Buhari Makes New Federal Appointments

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Elias Nwalem Mbam, an engineer as chairman for the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission.

The President also approved the appointment of Dr. (Mrs) Marilyn Amobi as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.

Abuja-Kaduna Railway Commissioning | PDP congratulates Buhari, GEJ, Okonjo-Iweala

The opposition party took to their twitter handle to congratulate Pres. Buhari on the commissioning of the Abuja-Kaduna railway today July 26th. The party also extended congratulations to former President Goodluck Jonathan for the conceptualization of the project. They also commended former Finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the "work put into the structure & funding of the project".

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21 years old Teacher arrested for allegedly having oral sex with his 14 years old Student

The Police on Tuesday arraigned a 21-year-old teacher, Matthew Sodake, at an Ota Magistrates’ Court for allegedly having oral sex with a 14-year old student.

The accused, whose address is unknown, is facing alleged charge of assault.

The prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, told the court that the accused committed the offence on July 12 at about 8.00 p.m. at Ambassador Star Comprehensive Secondary School, Answer, Ota in Ogun.

Embarassing | Ambassadorial Nominee Fails to Recite Nigeria National Anthem Test

An ambassadorial nominee, Alhaji Ibrahim Bida, from Niger state currently serving in Turkey, shockingly failed to recite the Nigeria National anthem when asked to do so by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Ibrahim, who is among the 47 ambassadorial nominees currently being screened, began stammering having introduced himself successfully and on getting to singing the pledge, it became difficult for him as he began to mix up the wordings.

Federal Govt to reopen corruption cases against Ibori, 30 other former Governors

The Federal government is set to reopen the corruption cases against former Delta state governor, James Ibori and 30 other former governors. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, last week sent a letter to the ICPC, instructing the commission to forward the case files of all former governors that are standing trial for corruption. 

Lol | Kogi State Commissioner vs President Obama ...

Facebook user Fejiro Oliver shared a photo of a Commissioner in Kogi State with a police aide holding an umbrella over his head compared to a photo of U.S president Barack Obama, and former UK prime Minister David Cameron holding their own umbrellas

Breaking: Kogi Speaker Resigns, Replaced Immediately

According to reports by ireporteronline, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Momoh Jimoh, has resigned. He was said to have resigned while the House was at plenary, adding that his decision to leave the seat was in the interest of the state. 

Cops arrest Fan for 'slapping' Justin Timberlake at a Golf tournament

A golf spectator got arrested by cops for slapping Justin Timberlake on his neck over the weekend. The Hollywood actor/singer was at the American Century Celebrity Pro-Am in Lake Tahoe and in a video shared by TMZ, the man's hand is seen smacking Justin on the neck as he's walking through the crowd. Turning around in surprise, Justin yelled, "Why would you do that?" but later walked off.

Two armed men attack church in France, kills Priest

A priest was found dead with his throat slit after two men armed with knives took hostages at a church in Rouen, France this morning July 26th. The men had arrived the church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray and held the priest, two nuns and other church members hostage during their early morning mass. The police arrived the scene and shot dead the two armed men. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The French police is investigating the incident as it unfolds.

Guys, She is Hot, Curvy, Sexy ... She's got everything ... But :( (PHOTOS)

Lol, love the way Linda Ikeji spelt this out ... Read below

Dear men, before you start to drool, she has a pen!s. I'm sure you can trace the visible bulge in the pics 

PHOTO | See the knifeman who killed 19 people and wounded 45 in Tokyo, Japan

The face of the perpetrator of the attacks has been revealed. 26-year-old Satoshi Uematsu turned himself in following the stabbing spree, confessing to the police that he wanted to "get rid of the disabled from this world". 

According to Japanese media reports, He sent bizarre texts around the time he committed the sickening crime. He was also reportedly seen handing out fliers near the facility that said: "It is wasteful to have the disabled continue living" earlier this year.

"My mother gave birth to me to Restore and Save Biafrans" - Nnamdi Kanu

According to a statement released by the Media and Publicity Secretary of the Independent People of Biafra IPOB, Emma Powerful, Kanu said this while speaking to some of his members who recently paid him a visit at Kuje prisons. 

The statement reads in part;

Say What! Man lifts heavy stone with his teeth at Ojota (PHOTOS)

Talents or Charm? This young man was seen at Ojota, Lagos lifting heavy objects including a big stone with his teeth.

Koffi Olomide arrested at his home for kicking his dancer in Kenya (PHOTOS)

Koffi Olomide has arrested this morning at his home in Kinshasha, DRC, following a court order. The singer was deported by the Kenyan government last week after a video emerged showing him kicking one of his female dancers at Nairobi Airport.

Footage of the incident caused a social media outcry with thousands taking to Facebook and Twitter to demand that he be thrown out of the country.

Kidnappers demand £28m for the release of Billionaire & Formula One Chief, Bernie's Mother-in-law

The mother-in-law of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, has reportedly been kidnapped in Brazil by criminals demanding 120 million reais (£27.8 million) in ransom.

Aparecida Schunck, the mother of Ecclestone's wife, Fabiana Flosi, was captured in Sao Paulo on Friday night, according to Brazilian newsmagazine, Veja.