Brazil | Police arrest ex-minister Palocci over anti-corruption probe

Brazilian police on Monday arrested Antonio Palocci, a powerful former finance minister and presidential chief of staff in recent Workers Party (PT) governments, as a sweeping anti-corruption probe hit even harder at the left-leaning party.

Prosecutors said at a news conference that Palocci acted as a liaison between the PT and Brazil’s largest engineering and construction conglomerate, Odebrecht SA [ODBES.UL], from 2006 to 2013 in a kickback scheme centered on contracts at state-led oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras.

Army refutes claims that Boko Haram hoisted their flags near Chibok

The Nigerian Army has refuted the report that Boko Haram insurgents have hoisted flags in some communities near Chibok, Borno State.

A statement by the army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, said the troops of the Operations Lafiya Dole are maintaining a high level of vigilance in and around the area to forestall infiltration by the terrorists.

Niger Delta Unrest | NIMASA DG calls for peace, security

The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has urged the people in Niger Delta region to embrace peace, security and sanity to grow the economy.

Peterside said this on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ meeting between the management of NIMASA and stakeholders meeting in Warri in Delta State.

The director-general, who is from the Niger Delta, said that there was need to address insecurity in the Niger Delta region for business to flourish.

APC Leader, Tinubu denies circulating quotes involving APC, Buhari, Jonathan, Atiku, others

Following his widely publicized statement demanding the resignation of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has denied a media report that he “bombed” President Muhammadu Buhari.

Tinubu was quoted to have made some remarks about Buhari, including that the latter begged him to emerge president in 2015.

In a statement by the Tinubu Media Office yesterday, Jagaban as fondly called, stated that the story was concocted by political enemies.

Yaya Toure says FIFA ‘complacent’ in fight against racism

Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure, has said FIFA’s decision to end a racism task force makes him wonder if the world football governing body is really serious about handling racial abuse in the game.

The FIFA Taskforce Against Racism and Discrimination were established in 2013 to instigate strategies against racism.

Last week, FIFA secretary general, Fatma Samoura, stated that the task force had “clearly fulfilled” its objectives.

REVEALED! What Sam Allardyce said during undercover investigation that lead to His Sack

Sam Allardyce lost his England job after he was filmed in an undercover investigation giving advice on how to bend the country’s FA rules on transfer of players.

The man fondly called Big Sam was filmed using his new position as England manager to negotiate a £400,000 deal with fake businessmen and offer them advice about how to get around Football Association transfer rules on transfers relating to the complicated third party ownership of foreign players.

The businessmen were in fact from a fictitious Far East firm cast in a sting by Daily Telegraph.

Sultan of Sokoto | Treat any Fulani Herdsmen carrying AK47 rifles as Terrorist

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on security agencies in the country to arrest herdsmen found to be in possession of AK 47 assault rifles.

Speaking yesterday at a conference aimed at promoting inter-religious understanding among Muslims and Christians, the monarch described raffle-yielding herdsmen as criminals who should be treated as such.

Lamenting the high poverty rate among the teeming youth population, he stated that except a drastic measure is taken to address poverty, “We are definitely sitting on a time bomb much bigger than Boko Haram.”

My husband have destroyed all my property, he is too aggressive – Wife tells court

A mother of two, Afusat Ayinla on Tuesday pleaded with an Ilorin Area Court to dissolve her nine-year-old marriage to her husband, Aduagba, who she accused of being too temperamental.

Afusat, 28, told the court that her husband easily got provoked, saying he had destroyed all her property.

Delta State | Examiners allegedly seize school results over non-payment of wages by Government

Examiners of the 2016 Primary School Leaving Certificate have seized the results due to the failure of the Delta State Government to pay them their allowances.

According to reports by Daily Post, it was also gathered that the examiners have threatened that unless the state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa pays them their wages, secondary schools in Warri will not admit students into Junior Secondary classes as they almost beat up our correspondent at Nana Secondary in Warri South Local Government Area, LGA, on Wednesday morning for daring to inquire into the matter.

Bomb Threat | Security strengthen up at University of Ibadan

The management of the University of Ibadan on Wednesday said it had no intention to make life unbearable for the university community through the recent screening exercise introduced at the institution’s gates.

The university’s Director of Communication, Mr Olatunji Oladejo, said in Ibadan that the measure was in response to the threat by an unknown group to launch bomb attacks on its campus.

Coach Zinedine Zidane says draw with Dortmund ‘difficult to accept’

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has said their 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund is hard to accept.

The Champions League holders looked destined to claim all three points at the Signal Iduna Park but conceded a late equalizer to their host.

“The players played a great match. The result is a difficult one to accept because we deserved a bit more,” Zidane told reporters.

Olajumoke is back with a new project with Photographer TY Bello

Olajumoke Orisaguna, the former Agege bread-seller-turned supermodel is back, debunking all claims that she was used by big corporations for gain and abandoned.

OMG! See what Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Allegedly did to a Nigerian Guy’s Face (Graphic Photo)

A young Nigerian man based in China was reportedly rushed to an emergency ward after a Samsung Note 7 phone he was using allegedly exploded while he was putting a call through.

There have been several reports on Social media of the gadget exploding but none was reported as graphic as this.

See Very Graphic Photo Here

Read what Kemi Olunloyo wrote to Linda Ikeji as a birthday message

Social media personality, Kemi Olunloyo blasts Linda Ikeji in what was suppose to be a happy birthday note. See her message below:

#hnnbirthday Happy 42nd birthday @officiallindaikeji (PART ONE)

Party's over and everything is back to normal in the Linda Ikeji media office....or is it? Last week I tweeted things that obsessed Linda Ikeji fans needed to know about me and her warning them to stop comparing me to a blogger as I'm a Journalist. We are NOT in the same league. Most of her fans are illiterates anyway, female college prostitutes and in the 18-25yo age range. They think I'm jealous of her each time I expose her. Well this is MY BIRTHDAY MESSAGE to her.

Buhari fires Deputy Director over Plagiarism of Obama’s Speech

Deputy Director linked to the plagiarism of Obama’s speech in President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech when he launched the “Change Begins With Me” campaign has been redeployed from the State House.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, a source close to the presidency reveals that the said director who was discovered to have copied part of a speech by President Barack Obama of United States has been sacked.

Ex-President Obasanjo recommends borrowing to fix Nigeria’s Economy

Former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has advocated borrowing to finance critical sector of the nation’s economy, especially in the face of the current economic recession.

He gave the advice at the opening session of the National Council on Finance and Economic Development, held in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital with the theme ‘Enhancing Revenue Generation and Obtaining Best Value for Money in Expenditure’.

Abdulmutallab, US Bomber’s Portrait appears in voters’ register #EdoDecides

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who was jailed in the United States in 2012 for terrorism offences has appeared on the voters’ register in Edo state.

Governor Adams Oshiomhole drew attention to the existence of AbdulMuttalab’s portrait in fake voters register now in circulation.

A high stake governorship election is due in the state tomorrow, with the All Progressives Congress candidate, Godwin Obaseki locked against Pastor Ize Iyamu of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

Femi Aborisade | Sale of National Assets is the Highest form of Corruption

As the debate on the sales of national as­sets to jump-start the economy rages on, there has been a lot of di­vergent views on the pro­posal.

Reacting to the propos­al, a human rights lawyer and labour activist, Com­rade Femi Aborisade, who described it as inimical, called on Nigerians to re­sist it.

2019 Election may not Hold - Senate reveals

The Senate yesterday expressed the fear that the 2019 general elections may suffer serious hitches. Its apprehension was born out of what it considered as critical issues of illegitimacy bedeviling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

With the absence of Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in 20 of the 36 states, the Senate noted that the INEC cannot conduct any legitimate election at the moment.

Adopting a motion sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, the upper chamber observed that the non-appointment of RECs to fill the 20 vacancies is in breach of Section 14 (2) of the Third Schedule of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

#EdoDecides: Photonews from Edo State Governorship Election

As about two million eligible voters in Edo State go to the polls today. According to reports gathering so far, the election has kicked off and voting process is going smoothly. The issue of card readers not working isn't a case in this election.

We will give you more updates as we receive more reports

Lil Wayne Reveals Drake Slept With His Girlfriend & He Officiated a Same-Sex Wedding While in Prison

Lil Wayne is set to release his memoir, Gone ‘Til November, in just a few weeks. The book is based on Wayne’s diary entries written while locked up in New York’ Rikers Island in 2010 entries that include a story about how Wayne married off two fellow inmates and a story about Drake sleeping with his girlfriend.

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Rapper T.I’s Daughter Zonnique won't face Jail Time for Airport Gun Incident

T.I. and Tiny’s daughter, Zonnique Pullins, will be avoiding jail time after being charged for carrying a concealed weapon through the Atlanta airport back in June.

According to reports, she’ll have to take a gun law training class, pay a $500 fine and complete 60 hours of community service.

Former Police IG, Etim Inyang Dies at 85

A former Inspector General of Police, Sir Etim Inyang is dead. He died in Lagos on Monday. A family source who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed that the former police chief died after a brief illness. He died at the age 85.

Sir Etim Okon lnyang, born on 25 December 1931 was appointed IGP in 1983 to succeed Sunday Adewusi and was succeeded by Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta in 1986.

Real Housewives of Miami’s Herman Echevarria Found Dead in His Hotel Room

Miami businessman and ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ husband, Herman Echevarria Sr., was found dead in his hotel room on Monday morning.

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Echevarria was found dead in his room on Monday morning when family and employees found it odd that he didn’t show up to work and wasn’t answering his phone.

Former NFL Athlete Greg Hardy Arrested for Cocaine Possession

Former NFL Star Greg Hardy who is currently a free agent was arrested for cocaine possession late Sunday night.

via TMZ:

According to the police report, Hardy was pulled over in a 2010 Dodge Challenger because he didn’t use a turn signal.

Choi! Man finally confesses to Murder after his identical twin have serves 10 years for the Crime

After 13 years of keeping life-altering secret, Karl Smith confessed to a murder a murder that his identical twin brother, Kevin Dugar, went to prison for.

According to Chicago Tribune, Karl Smith was on the witness stand Thursday at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, making an admission seemingly ripped from a made-for-TV movie.

Smith confessed to a murder that his brother, Kevin Dugar, has been in custody for since 2003.

Breaking | Former Israeli President, Shimon Peres Dies at 93

Shimon Peres, one of Israel’s defining political figures and a Nobel peace prize laureate, has died at the age of 93, two weeks after having a stroke.

Peres had twice served as prime minister of Israel and later as the country’s ninth president. He had been seriously ill on a respirator in an Israeli hospital near Tel Aviv and died after his condition deteriorated sharply.

His defining achievement was as one of the key architects of the Oslo peace accords, for which he was jointly awarded the Nobel peace prize with the then Israeli prime minister, Yitzhak Rabin, and Yasser Arafat, the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation.

Lil Wayne and Young Money Ordered to Pay David Banner $160,000

Lil Wayne is still fighting for money owed to Young Money, but now Young Money owes some cash to David Banner more than $160,000.

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Beyonce's sister, Solange set to drop her Album ‘A Seat at the Table’ this Friday (PHOTOS)

Solange Knowles is set to drop her long-awaited album this Friday. She unveiled the artwork and tracklist for her new album, ‘A Seat at the Table.’

The long-awaited project features contributions from Tweet, Q-Tip, Kelela, Kelly Rowland, and a few others.

Kevin Hart overtakes Jerry Seinfeld to become World’s Highest Paid Comedian

Kevin Hart impressive $87.5 million earning between June 2015 and June 2016 has seen him become the highest paid comedian in the world. A record Jerry Seinfeld held for over 10 years.

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