Man bags death sentence for killing his girlfriend on Valentine's Day

A 33-year-old engineer who murdered his girlfriend on Valentine's Day three years ago has been sentenced to death.

High Court Judicial Commissioner Collin Lawrence Sequerah said the accused, Cheong Teik Keon, was found guilty of killing Tan Ching Chin, 24, a clerk, was accused of committing the offence against Tan at her home at No. 2703, Taman Hwa Seng, Jalan Rozhan, Alma, in Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia, at about 8.40am on Feb 14, 2013.

Zayn Malik debuts clean-shaven look

The 23-year-old singer and songwriter shared this clean-shaven snap of himself with his 14.9million Instagram followers. It seems he has grow tired of his facial hair and decided to have a clean shaved. Some of his fans don't seem pls with his new look ... 

Actually the beard gives Zayn this sexy look, Yeah, that's what I think, how about you?

So sad! 58-year-old APC agent collapses and dies during #EdoDecides

An elderly agent of the All Progressives Congress, APC, reportedly slumped and died on Wednesday, at a polling unit in Abico Market unit 10 ward eight in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. 

The deceased identified as Mr. Solomon Omorogbe, 58, left his house to his polling unit early in the morning where he was to serve as a polling agent for the just concluded gubernatorial election.

EFCC arraign two in Enugu over 1.5 Million Land Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the duo of Ugwuanwani Louis and Enudu Kenneth before Hon. Justice Dugbo-Oghoghorie of Federal High Court sitting in Enugu on a two-count charge bothering on land scam and obtaining by false pretenses.

Cristiano Ronaldo grant Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's son his wish (Photo)

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo put a smile on the face of CAF player of the year Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's son's face after he gifted him his jersey following Borussia Dortmund's 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Gender Equality bill passes second reading at the senate

The Gender Equality Opportunity (GEO) Bill which suffered major setback in March this year, passed for second reading at the senate today September 29th.

The bill which is being sponsored by Senator Biodun Olujimi, seeks to amongst other things address women's freedom of movement, female economic activity, girls' access to education, equal rights for women in marriage, divorce, property/land ownership and inheritance, appropriate measures against gender discrimination in political and public life and prohibitions of violence to women.

Buhari salutes Obaseki on Edo Election Victory

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the government and people of Edo State on the successful conclusion of the governorship election, and the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki at the polls.

The President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

Irate Youths Burnt Down Imo State General Hospital

Angry youths from restive communities of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State yesterday went wild and invaded Imo State General Hospital, Umugwuma, setting, at least, 10 vehicles ablaze as well as the state office of Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO).

According to an eye witness who narrated the incident, the youths who numbered over twenty were protesting the alleged killing of one of them by the state security outfit, Imo Network.

Actress Bimbo Thomas reveals her baby’s face and name

Bimbo Thomas is a year older today, September 29, 2016. In celebration of her day, the actress has shared a closeup shot of her little bundle of sunshine even going ahead to reveal his name too!

According to her, she has the most precious birthday gift ever in the form of a baby boy called Jayden Oluwatobiloba.

OAP Freeze calls pastor who forces tithe upon members 'Glorified Yahoo Boy'

OAP Freeze recently shared his view on the topic of pastor forcing is members to pay tithe. The controversial AOP responded to a post made by a certain lady (doublehay) who quit a church after her experience in MFM.

Read what he wrote below:

See How Video Vixen, Vera Sidika Celebrated Her Birthday On A Private Jet (Photos)

Controversial video vixen had a surprise birthday celebration on board a private jet with her faceless “bae” – the absolutely curvy socialite shared pictures of her and her bae in a private jet, getting all set for her birthday.

Delta State | Woman Reportedly Confesses To Witchcraft (Photos)

Comr Okiemute Blessing Ability, has shared the alleged confession of an alleged ‘witch‘ who was caught in Delta State on his Facebook Page.

Blessing shared the story both yesterday and today. According to him, the witch was caught as she was on a mission to cause misfortune in a certain location… Read below:

“True life confession!!!

Countdown To The Biggest Film Festival In Lagos!

It's one day to the biggest independent film festival in Lagos!

The 6th edition of Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival themed “Music makes the people…" is set to take place tomorrow, 30th September - 2nd October 2016 at The Marquee, Federal Place Hotel Lagos.

The festival will kick off with the worldwide premiere of Toronto International Film Festival selected Green White Green by Abba Makama followed by a line up of other exciting films.

Draya Michele features for ‘Vogue Brazil’ (PHOTOS)

American fashion designer and television personality, Draya Michele features for Vogue Brasil. The actress who left her role on VH1 reality series Basketball Wives LA was styled by Akix Mann and is wearing a top & skirt by Lethicia Atelier.

Rapper Jay Z wins $7million lawsuit

Rapper and businessman, Jay Z has won a lawsuit centered around his logo.

New York clothing designer Dwayne Walker had accused the music mogul of breach of contract and copyright infringement.

On Monday, a US Federal Judge, Andrew Carter, dismissed the $7m lawsuit which claimed Walker created the logo for JayZ’s label.

Rob Kardashian scared Blac Chyna will dump him for a Rapper

Rob Kardashian’s self-esteem is back at a low point thanks to his many ‘breaks’ from Blac Chyna.

According to TMZ, the couple has been fighting for ‘months’ and a lot of it has to do with Chyna’s dating history.

Sources close to the parents-to-be say Rob’s never been comfortable with aspects of Chyna’s past. For instance, we’re told he’s brought up her relationships with Tyga and Future. Our source says she had to stop listening to certain songs when Rob was around because he once told her point-blank, “You’d rather date a rapper than a fat Armenian.”

OMG! The reason this pretty Police officer was dismissed will SHOCK you... (PHOTO)

Melissa Adamson, a former police officer in Pennsylvania, lost her job after posting a Snapchat selfie showing herself in uniform and using the N-word in her caption.

According to NYDN, the pic showed Melissa Adamson, a part-time cop in McKeesport, wearing a uniform and sunglasses in a car, under the caption, “I’m the law today n—a.”

It’s unclear how the photo came to her bosses’ attention.

OMG! Cristiano Ronaldo’s £15million Private Jet Crashes

Real Madrid talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo’s £15 million private jet has been reported to have crashed.

The footballer’s jet was reported to have crashed at the airport while trying to land in Barcelona.

Jay-Z Signs Television & Movie Deal With the Weinstein Company

Rapper Jay-Z has signed a two-year overall deal with The Weinstein Company to produce both scripted and unscripted television projects and film projects. Projects under the deal are already in development and will be announced in the coming weeks.

via THR:

Federal Government fails to produce ex-NSA, Dasuki in court

The Federal Government has failed to produce the former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) before an Abuja High-Court for trial in the charges of money laundering and breach of trust brought against him and others since last year.

Dasuki, who was charged along with five others before Justice Peter Affen, was granted bail when he was first arraigned but re-arrested and has been in custody of the Department of the State Services (DSS) since December 2015.

Amnesty International accuses Sudan of using chemical weapons in Darfur

Sudan’s government has carried out at least 30 likely chemical weapons attacks in the Jebel Marra area of Darfur since January using what two experts concluded was a probable blister agent, Amnesty International said on Thursday.

The rights group estimated that up to 250 people may have died as a result of exposure to the chemical weapons agents.

Mesut Ozil compares Alex Iwobi to J.J Okocha and Edgar Davids

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has claimed that Super Eagles starlet Alex Iwobi possesses the qualities of Jay-Jay Okocha and Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids.

Iwobi is a nephew of former Nigeria captain Okocha, whose dazzling skills lit up Europe when he played for Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany, Paris Saint-Germain in France and Bolton in England.

See the mouthwatering AMOUNT the Winner of 2015/2016 NPFL will go home with

Eventual winners of the 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League will go home with a prize money of N40 million.

According to the figures released by the League Management Company, the money will rise up to N90m in all direct payments for the 2016 season including the basic award which comprises a pool of funds shared equally among all 20 participating clubs and  the merit award paid to clubs based on their final position in the table.

SHOCKING! Man meets his waterloo after winning BIG in lottery

A 35-year-old man, Ejike Onyejekwe, has been killed in the FESTAC Town area of Lagos State.

It was learned that the victim, who lived on 21 Road, K Close, FESTAC, was stabbed to death after winning a lot of money from a lottery.

According to reports from NigeriaEye, the victim to celebrate the winning, bought drinks for his friends and threw a party last Thursday and Friday.

Borno State | Troops captured four suspected Boko Haram insurgents

The troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested four suspected members of Boko Haram at the Maiduguri Cattle Market.

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in a statement that three of the suspected terrorists were arrested in the morning on Wednesday with the assistance of the Civilian Joint Task Force.

According to him, the suspects were Abba Go Dallagio, Abba Fanned and Alhaji Nwariye.

Jibrin employs the service of prominent Senior Advocate to sue House of Reps

The House of Representatives member and former chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has taken to social media to dismiss his suspension on Wednesday as ridiculous, unfounded, ‘which cannot stand anywhere’.

The member representing Bebeji/Kiru Federal Constituency of Kano state, in series of tweets Wednesday night, the internet savvy Rep member said he would challenge the suspension in court.

Jibrin said he has already briefed Femi Falana, the popular human rights lawyer and senior advocate to file a case of contempt against the Yakubu Dogara led House.

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi denies attacking Buhari

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has denied quotes attributed to him on some social media platforms, which denounce President Muhamadu Buhari’s government and All Progressives Congress as failures.

Mr. Sanusi, in a message sent to newsmen, said the said quotes “were fabricated and attributed to me to create misunderstanding and disharmony between myself and the President”.

China Open | Novak Djokovic pulls out due to elbow injury

Novak Djokovic will not play at next week’s China Open, after pulling out because of an elbow injury.

The six-time champion, who has won 29 straight matches at the event, revealed this on his website.

“I am extremely disappointed not to be able to compete at the China Open this year,” said Djokovic, who hasn’t played since losing the US Open final to Stan Wawrinka.

INEC conducts first ever conclusive Guber Election in 16 months #EdoDecides

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has conducted its first conclusive governorship election under Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the commission.

Since October when President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Yakubu, INEC has organised two governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states, and both of them were not concluded on first ballot.

Budget Padding: Officials seal off Abdulmumin Jibrin’s office (PHOTO)

Officials of National Assembly on Thursday sealed off the office of Abdulmumin Jibrin, the former chairman of house committee on appropriation.

Jibrin was suspended on Wednesday for one year for making allegations that the 2016 budget as padded by Yakubu Dogara, the speaker, four other principal officers and other lawmakers.