Oh dear! 600 Refugee boat capsized, 29 killed

A refugee boat carrying 600 people bound for Europe has capsized off the coast of Egypt, killing at least 29 people.

Local officials said 150 of the 600 had been rescued, describing it as one of the largest operation off Egypt’s coast in the Mediterranean refugee crisis so far.

'My wife is a thief' - 42-year-old Man tells court

A 42-year-old businessman, Livinus Uwa, has told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos that he married a thief.

Uwa made this known when he testified in his divorce petition against his wife, Chineye, on Wednesday in Lagos.

Doctor in Court for duping a woman of N66.9m

Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has remanded a self-styled doctor, Innocent Chukwu, and a woman, Mrs. Obiageli Anachebe, who allegedly defrauded a businesswoman of a total sum of N66,900,000.00.

Justice Ipaye made the order following the defendants’ not guilty plea and adjourned till October 14, for the hearing of their bail applications.

Donald Trump used charity funds to pay legal settlements

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump used funds from his charitable foundation to pay settlements in legal cases involving his businesses, an apparent violation of laws governing non-profits, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.

The cases involved a combined $258,000 paid out by the Donald J. Trump Foundation — a charity almost entirely funded with other people’s money, the newspaper said — and follow a review of legal documents and the foundation’s tax records.

Amnesty International accuses Nigeria SARS of horrific torture and bribery

Amnesty International has accused the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigeria Police Force, of torturing suspects and demanding bribes to free them.

In a report published on its website on Wednesday, the group alleged that officers attached to SARS were getting rich from lucrative bribes.

The report alleged that detainees were subjected to “horrific torture methods, including hanging, starvation, beatings, shootings and mock executions, at the hands of corrupt SARS officers.

Official: UEFA unveils Euro 2020 logo in London

UEFA has released the official logo for the 2020 European Championship at a ceremony in London.

Euro 2020 is set to be hosted across 13 countries with London’s Wembley Stadium staging the semifinals and final.

It is being played across the continent to mark the 60th anniversary of the tournament, with host cities including Munich, Rome, Amsterdam, Dublin, Glasgow, Bilbao, Copenhagen and St Petersburg.

South Africa’s Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu discharged from hospital

South African anti-apartheid leader and Nobel Peace laureate Desmond Tutu has been discharged from hospital September 20, 2016, following his re-admission on Saturday, his family said.

Archbishop Tutu, 84, had returned to the hospital in Cape Town as surgical wounds had shown signs of infection after he underwent an operation two weeks ago.

Police explain why they arrested ex-Boko Haram spokesman,

The Borno State Police command has said that it arrested former self-acclaimed spokesman of Boko Haram, Ali Sanda Umar Konduga, for criminal trespass and not terrorism.

In a statement signed and issued to Journalists yesterday in Maiduguri by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) , DSP Victor Isuku, the police said contrary to Wide report of the incident linking terrorism by social Media and print as well, it decided to state the facts for the avoidance of doubts.

German | Government frighten by rising xenophobia in Eastern Region

Xenophobia is rising in the ex-communist east of Germany and risks tarnishing its reputation as a place to do business, the government said on Wednesday as it published its annual report on the state of German unification.

Far-right violence and attacks on migrants rose dramatically last year, with riots and arson attacks on refugee shelters in the towns of Heidenau and Freital in Saxony state. More than one million, mainly Muslim migrants from the Middle East, Africa and Asia streamed into Germany over the course of 2015.

Borno State | Survey reveals 99 percent IDPs lack access to food

About 99 percent of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno State lacked access to food and clean water supply compared to their counterpart in Yobe where 87 per cent also lacked access to food and water, a Situational Assessment Survey on IDPs in North-East conducted by NOI Polls has revealed.

Also, 93 per cent of IDPs in unofficial camps lacked access to food compared to others in official camps where about 71 percent do not have access to food, just as there are about 2.1 million IDP’s residing in about 13 states in Nigeria.

We must work together to liberate humanity from poverty – President Buhari’s speech at the 71st United Nations General Assembly

Let me, on behalf of the Government and People of Nigeria, congratulate you on your well-deserved election as the President of the 71st General Assembly. I assure you of Nigeria’s support in steering the affairs of the General Assembly in the next one year. I take the opportunity to also express my appreciation to your predecessor Mr. Mogens Lykketoft, for the achievements recorded during his tenure.

Last year, I presented my first address to the General Assembly after my assumption of office as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Indeed, it was a remarkable year, which not only celebrated the gains of the Millennium Development Goals, but also witnessed the adoption of the 2030 agenda on Sustainable Development.

We must work together to liberate humanity from poverty – President Buhari’s speech at the 71st United Nations General Assembly

Let me, on behalf of the Government and People of Nigeria, congratulate you on your well-deserved election as the President of the 71st General Assembly. I assure you of Nigeria’s support in steering the affairs of the General Assembly in the next one year. I take the opportunity to also express my appreciation to your predecessor Mr. Mogens Lykketoft, for the achievements recorded during his tenure.

Last year, I presented my first address to the General Assembly after my assumption of office as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Indeed, it was a remarkable year, which not only celebrated the gains of the Millennium Development Goals, but also witnessed the adoption of the 2030 agenda on Sustainable Development.

Boko Haram rated ‘world’s most dreaded terrorist group’

Two United States, U.S-based humanitarian organisations, 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative and Stefanus Foundation, have identified Boko Haram as the most lethal terrorist group in the world.

The organisations disclosed this to a group of journalists while speaking about the challenges faced by victims of terrorism in Nigeria.

According to the Executive Director of the Stefanus Foundation, Mark Lipdo, “Global Terrorism index shows that Boko Haram is the world’s most lethal terrorist group, followed by ISIS, while Al-Qaeda ranks third and the Fulani militants mostly in the middle belt rank 4th”.

Despicable! Read how Alhaji raped, impregnated underage orphan (PHOTO)

A man simply identified as Alhaji Giwa, has been accused of raping and impregnating an under-aged orphan, Maimuna in Birnin ruwa village of Sokoto State.

A Nigerian journalist with DW Radio Hausa Service in Germany, Faruk Muhammad Yabo, who shared the story on his Facebook page, alleged that the Alhaji abandoned Maimuna after the act.

Anambra State | NSCDC nabs three cable vandals (PHOTOS)

Three suspects, Nnamdi Nweke, a welder apprentice, Chibuzor Mouto, an orange seller and Ikechukwu Okafor, a groundnut seller on Sunday were arrested by men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Anambra State for allegedly vandalizing electric cables at Agu-Awka line.

The suspects who are all from Awka were paraded at the Corps’ headquarters in the State.

28-year-old native doctor caught with human parts says police were able to arrest him because his charm travelled

Police in Abia have arrested a 28-year-old man, who claimed to be a native doctor, for allegedly being in possession of some human parts.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Leye Oyebade, told newsmen in Umuahia on Tuesday that the suspect was arrested for “unlawful possession” of a human skull and bone.

Oyebade said that the suspect was arrested in his home in Olokoro, in Umuahia South Local Government Area of the state, following a tip-off from members of the public.

Say What | The Game 'spilled the juice' says he bang Kim, Khloe and Blac Chyna

Sometime in August, we reported that Rapper The Game claimed in the song 'Sauce' that he banged three Kardashian sisters (Read Here). He has finally admitted and named the Kardashians he slept with.

So The Game was a guest on the Wendy William's show and as Wendy would surely do, she tried to find out which Kardashian sisters he banged. The game reveals it's Kim, Khloe and Blac Chyna who is now engaged Rob Kardashian.

Beautiful Photos of Monalisa Chinda and daughter in Amsterdam

Like mother like daughter! They look beautiful together!

Kanye West gift wife, Kim a new huge diamond engagement ring

Kanye West isn't broke but also he isn't making enough USD for himself (Forbes says he made less than $12million last one year) but that isn't stopping him from splashing the cash on his wife ... Kanye reportedly bought Kim a new $5million ring ... and that's love!

via TMZ:

Mikel Obi to leave Chelsea FC in January

Mikel Obi may finally call time on his stay at the club which he joined in 2005 after finding game time hard to come by under new coach, Antonio Conte after spending 11 years and made 372 appearances.

Mikel told Goal.com: 'When you have a year left, in January you are allowed to talk to other clubs and sign a pre-contract or have an agreement so, yes, I will talk to other clubs because you never know what is going to happen.

PDP Crisis: Makarfi and Sheriff signed MoU (See Document)

Senators Ahmed Makarfi and Ali Modu Sheriff Tuesday resolved to settle their differences and work for a united Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the interest of the country and Nigerians. Blew is the Signed MoU as released by the PDP.

Oh Dear! Heartbroken Nigerian lady cries after she found out via Instagram that her fiance married another woman

Sometimes when you see a story like this you just wonder why some guys are really ungrateful ... Shalom Miriam Shehu…She revealed that she found out that her fiance of 3 years just got married to another woman last weekend. Haba! And the guy didn't even inform the girl ...

Read her tweets:

What a Lady Who order for Chicken from a Restaurant got will SHOCK You (See Photos)

According to the gist, Rosemary Thomas and her daughter, ordered fried chicken from a restaurant, but what they found inside was repulsive.

Photos of her plate and the horrible piece she found, appeared on social networks and has garnered over 140k shares.

See Tweet From 2012 that Predicted Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Divorce

This tweet is currently trending, it predicted that Angelina Jolie would file for divorce from Brad Pitt and was tweeted on March 7, 2012 ... That's 4 years ago, Wow!

Daniel Ademinokan Shares Family Photo With Stella Damasus And His Son

Movie producer Daniel Ademinokan shared a happy photo with his partner, actress Stella Damasus and his son, David who he had with ex-wife Doris Simeon.

He wrote below:

Governor Obiano | Vote APGA In 2019 And Rice Will Become N9000

Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano, on Monday, September 19, said if the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is given a chance, a bag of rice will cost only N9000.

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has said that the cost of living for Nigerians would be drastically reduced if APGA is given a chance, come 2019.

Is this right? Pastor allegedly slaps couple for attending another church

According to this Twitter user @ninacool22, a pastor slapped his grown-up Church members, all because they attended another Church and also asked them to kneel down. Is this discipline or so wrong?

Former BBA Star, Beverly Osu attended Linda Ikeji's Birthday Bash rocking this Ripped Jeans

Beverly Osu, is one of those celebs that is not scared to rocking what she deem fit ... The former BBA star rocked this distressed jean to celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji’s surprise birthday dinner. What's your take, trendy or trashy?

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt spotted cuddling just weeks ago

So what went wrong? New footage shows that Actress Angelina Jolie and her now estranged husband, Brad Pitt were showing some PDA as they held each other in a warm embrace just a few weeks ago. 

Hilarious! See what NTA News called President Obama

Do President Obama and Nigerian minister, Chris Ngige look anywhere alike? Lol, this must be one of those mistakes ...