Jihadist, Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi bags 9 years for Timbuktu attacks

War crimes judges on Tuesday sentenced a Malian jihadist to nine years in jail for destroying the fabled shrines of Timbuktu, in a landmark ruling experts hope will help safeguard the world’s vulnerable monuments.

Judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague found Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi guilty of directing the 2012 attacks on the Unesco world heritage site in northern Mali.

APC Chairman, Odigie-Oyegun says Tinubu’s allegations not true

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said he will not take issue with the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

He, however, said “most” of the allegations in the media report were “not true,” noting that the party would focus on the September 28 governorship election in Edo State, which he said was his “priority”.

Odigie-Oyegun said this on Monday in Benin in response to the call by the former Lagos State governor for his removal.

Ekiti State | My wife is disgusting and doesn't know how to cook – Man tells court

A 40-year-old man, Olarewaju Osasonna, on Tuesday, told an Ikole Customary Court, Ekiti, that he could no longer cope with the foul smell from his wife, Kafayat, due to her dirty ways.

He said, “My wife is very dirty to the extent of packing used baby napkins with faeces for days in the house without washing them and this made everywhere in the house to smell.

Gabon | Ali Bongo sworn-in as President

Ali Bongo was sworn-in Tuesday as Gabon’s president after the country’s top court controversially validated his fiercely contested election win, taking his family’s reign over the oil-rich country into a fifth decade.

“I pledge to devote all my efforts for the good of the Gabonese people and to ensure their well-being… and respect and defend the constitution and the rule of law,” the 57-year-old said.

Cannons were fired during the ceremony in the seafront presidential palace in Libreville, as fears of fresh violence resurfaced.

Edo Guber | Nigeria Union of Journalists disclaims suspected fake journalists

The National leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), yesterday, said it knows nothing about 10 persons in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Edo State.

The suspected journalists on arrest in a popular hotel in the state had claimed that they were in the state to cover Wednesday’s governorship election.

Akwa Ibom | Navy nab oil bunkers, thieves

Nigerian Navy patrol team deployed by NNS Jubilee, in Akwa Ibom state, has arrested three oil thieves around Prime Energy, just as another patrol team has also arrested three people suspected to be involved in illegal oil bunkering.

A statement by the Director Information, Nigerian Navy, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, said that the suspected oil thieves were caught conveying 10 drums of allegedly stolen Premium Motor Spirits (PMS) and five drums of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in three-speed boats.

Just In: Senate Oppose Sale Of National Assets

The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, rejected the calls for the sale of the country’s national assets.

On its social media handle, the Senate said it “rejected prayer 3 of the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee which sought for the sale of National Assets to shore up Foreign Reserve”. This was during the proceeding of Senate Plenary for Tuesday 27th of September 2016.”

First presidential debate: Donald Trump says Clinton lacks ‘stamina,’ Clinton cites his attacks on women as ‘pigs, slobs and dogs’

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton clashed in unusually personal terms during a taboo-breaking first general-election presidential debate on Monday evening, with Clinton accusing Trump of pushing “racist lies” about President Obama’s birthplace, and Trump accusing Clinton of lacking the “stamina” to be president.

“She doesn’t have the look. She doesn’t have the stamina. I said she doesn’t have the stamina. I don’t believe she does have the stamina,” Trump said, when moderator Lester Holt asked him about a past comment that Clinton lacked a presidential “look.” “You have to be able to negotiate our trade deals …I don’t believe that Hillary has the stamina.”

Road to Former President Jonathan’s hometown covers up in Floods

A section of the Onuebum Road leading to Otuoke, former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan’s home town in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has been taken over by flood.

Motorists, especially private car owners, are now forced to travel through Elebele Road to access Otuoke community, host to a federal university.

Also, petty traders operating along the Otuoke-Onuebum Road have been sacked by the rising water level from the adjoining forest.

Nigeria sinks down in top investment destination in Africa

Nigeria has given in its number five spot to Kenya as it slipped to number six in the list of top 10 investment destinations in Africa.

Nigeria had held her current position (6th) in 2011, according to the sixth edition of Rand Merchant Bank’s (RMB’s) annual report.

The latest RMB report blamed current recession for Nigeria’s slip, noting that the economy has been weighed down by a dismal economic growth outlook and weak operating environment. Nigeria is going through its first recession in over 20 years, triggered by low oil prices.

Germany | Authorities blocks WhatsApp data transfers to Facebook

German data protection authorities on Tuesday said they had blocked Facebook from collecting subscriber data from its subsidiary WhatsApp, citing privacy concerns.

Facebook and WhatsApp promised in the wake of the Silicon Valley giant’s 2014 acquisition of the messaging app that they would not share data, Hamburg’s Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Johannes Caspar recalled in a statement.

He added that Facebook would be required to delete any data already received from WhatsApp in Germany.

Nigerian Navy denies allegations of human rights abuse

The Nigerian Navy has denied allegations of human rights abuse levelled against it by the proprietor of a Lagos based building construction company.

Briefing the National Human Rights Commission which had summoned the Navy on the issue, the Managing Director of Navy Building and Construction Company Limited, Commodore Abdul Adamu, said the Navy was a disciplined force and do not involve in any form‎ of human rights abuse in any part of Nigeria.

He admitted that the Nigerian Navy had a business relationship with Lexy Nigeria Limited which ‎was now a subject of dispute before an arbitration panel in Lagos.

Colombia and FARC sign historic peace accord ending 52-year war

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and Marxist rebel leader Timochenko used a pen made from a bullet on Monday to sign an agreement ending a half-century war that killed a quarter of a million people and made their nation a byword for violence.

After four years of negotiations in Havana, Santos, 65, and Timochenko – a nom de guerre for 57-year-old revolutionary Rodrigo Londono – shook hands on Monday on Colombian soil for the first time.

Some 2,500 foreign and local dignitaries attended the ceremony in the walled, colonial city of Cartagena.

Lawyers to EFCC | Prosecute Dame Patience Jonathan and Stop the Media Trial

A group of human rights lawyers, yesterday, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to put an end to the “media trial” of former First Lady, Patience Jonathan.

Addressing reporters on behalf of the group, in Abuja, Ugochukwu Osuagwu, said they were not against investigating and prosecuting the former First Lady, but that it had to be done in line with the law, and not on the pages of newspapers or the Internet.

Abdulmumin Jibrin writes open Letter to Yakubu Dogara (Read Letter)

Former Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin ,  has penned an open letter to the speaker House Of Representatives, RT. Hon. Yakubu Dogara saying the speaker needs to search his conscience before he destroys the House Of Representative.

Read his letter below:

Army blast Abubakar Shekau, says he is Mad, Cannot be Trusted

Efforts by the Federal Government to hold talks with Boko Haram on the release of the abducted Chibok girls might have hit a brick wall.

President Muhammadu Buhari had recently invited the United Nations to act as a mediator in discussions with the sect’s leaders, to secure the girls’ freedom from 900 days of captivity.

Chelsea Players make case for John Obi Mikel to be in Starting Lineup

Players of Chelsea have made a case for out of favour Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel to be restored to the teams’ starting 11 ahead of new sign on Ngolo Kante

The players it was reported led an unrest in the Chelsea dressing room, where they have dropped a big hint suggesting they want Manager Antonio Conte to sacrifice N’Golo Kante for Mikel Obi.

Mikel has been frozen out by the manager since his return from the Rio Olympics, a situation which has reportedly turned some of the players against the manager.

Coach Arsene Wenger says Alex Iwobi Should be Playing for England, Not Nigeria

Coach of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, is not too happy with the decision of star player Alex Iwobi to play for Nigeria instead of England. The team he represented at youth level before switching to play for Nigeria at senior level.

“He should be playing for England,” Wenger said in January, and he did for a while.

APC official Begs Buhari to Intervene over Tinubu, Oyegun fracas

Mr Timi Frank, the Acting Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to call a meeting of stakeholders of the party to avert internal crisis in the organisation.

Frank made the plea at a news briefing in Abuja on Monday, saying that a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting would   halt the crisis brewing within the party.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Ondo State Governorship election primary election has generated  much wrangling within the party and has led to the sack of the state chairman.

FCT, Abuja | Senate Committee orders Bello to impose N50,000 fine per cow loitering

The Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has mandated the FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello, to impose N50,000 As fine per cow on herdsmen who defy government directive not graze cattle in the FCT.

The Chairman of the committee, Sen. Dino Melaye, gave the directive when Bello appeared before the committee in Abuja on Monday.

Say What | 16 Year Old Boy Jumps From 23rd Floor To Impress Girl

A teenage struck and stuck in love has jumped from the 23rd floor of a to impress a girl he’s in love with.

According to reports, the Russian boy, Alexander Shadrin miraculously survived the jump which could easily have killed him.

Angelina Jolie appointed Professor, will teach at London School Of Economics

Angelina Jolie, who filed for divorce  last week from Brad Pitt after two years of marriage, is set to take up another role–teacher. She has been appointed as a visiting professor at the London School of Economics for a new masters’ program focused on women, peace and security.

“She is going to be a visiting professor next year, 2017,” a spokesperson for LSE said  “The post starts in September 2017.”

Walt Disney may buy Twitter

The impending sale of Twitter (TWTR) has gone up a notch with the entrance of an unexpected bidder.

According to sources, the entertainment giant, Walt Disney (DIS) is preparing to make an offer which sent DIS stock off 1 percent on Monday.

Reno Omokri | Nigerians Paid For Your Ear Treatment So You Can Listen

A former aide to the former president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri took to his social media page to address one of the most controversial issues in the government today.

Recall that some Nigerians had suggested the sale of some national assets in order to tackle the current economic recession in the country, of those, the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, strongly backed the idea while several including the Deputy Speaker of the house and some members have kicked against the move.

Meet the 25-year-old Female Secondary School Graduate who is the Chairman of Argungu City

For the first time in this part of the world, a 25-year-old female has been appointed as the caregiver chair taker of Argungu, Kebbi State.

The lady, Hindatu Umar, is a Secondary School Graduate. She is the youngest and first female to hold such a position.

Prince George publicly Rejected High-Five from Canadian Prime Minister

Shortly after landing in Canada, Prince George of Cambridge gave his host a not so cordial treatment.

The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau had welcomed the prince with his parents, Prince William and Duchess Kate along with their daughter, Princess Charlotte, and tried to high-five the prince, one which he rejected.

OMG! Read what Kenyan Wife did to his Husband’s Manhood over incessant Cheating

A Kenyan man is currently suffering trauma after reportedly discovering that his wife bewitched him with a ‘locked penis’ charm over cheating claims.

Victor Wekesa who lives with his family in the Kanduyi, Bungoma county area of the country, claims his wife bewitched him with juju as punishment following his several sex escapades with other women.

Meet Grandma Odeba an SS2 Student In Kaduna State (Photo)

There is nothing that isn't achievable when you set your mind to it. That is the case with this Grandpa, Odeba in Kaduna State. She is now in SS2 pursuing her dream ... Let's call this 'a pursuit of happiness' ... Go achieve your dream, Grandma!!!

Rivers State | Gov Wike Appoints Special Assistant On Traffic Lights

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has employed Daye Graham-Douglas as his Special Assistant on Street/Traffic Lights.

The appointment is contained in a statement by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media who noted that the appointment takes immediate effect.

“I Just Saw Condom In My Husband’s Wallet, Am I Suppose To Just Overlook It?”

Just Saw CONDOM In My Husband’s Wallet, Am I Suppose To Just Overlook It?

Anytime i have disagreement with my husband, he would always tell me that “I WL GO OUTSIDE, PLENTY BABES DEY OUTSIDE DAT NEED MEN AND I WONT EVEN SPEND MUCH B4 THEY OPEN THEIR LEGS”. I always feel hurt by this statement because I believe that we should BOTH be committed to make our home work. If i wont go out there to look for men why should he?