88-year-old woman arrested for buying 6-year-old girl for N500,000

An 88-year old woman, identified only as Loveth, has been arrested by operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP in Edo State for allegedly abducting and selling a 6-year old girl, simply identified as Success.

The spokesman for Edo State, Mr. Nduka Nwanwene, who confirmed the incident to newsmen at the weekend, said the victim was allegedly kidnapped around Upper Sakponba in September, in Oredo Local Government Area of the state and trafficked to Onitsha, Anambra State, where the suspect purchased her for over N500,000.

Nigerian Man murder prostitute who ask him N10k for S*x (Photo)

A Nigerian man has killed a prostitute for demanding 300,000 Guinean Francs (N10,000) after having s*x with her in Conakry the capital of Guinea.

According to Aminata.com, the Nigerian man allegedly refused to pay the agreed price after the girl could not satisfy him to his taste and opted to pay half the amount. The girl refused to collect the money.

Wow! First Class graduates twin sisters set to marry on the same day

Twin sisters, Eno and Ekom Ukere, who are first class graduates of the Akwa Ibom State University are set to marry the men in their lives on the same day. Eno Ukere is set to marry Jude while twin sister Ekom Ukere is set to marry Kuyak Michael.  Kuyak Michael wrote on his page:

Osaze Odemwingie welcome third child with his wife, Sarah Fallon (PHOTO)

Nigerian footballer, Peter Odemwingie, and his wife, Sarah Fallon have welcomed their third child. The footballer took to Twitter to share a photo of the baby girl born early this morning. She has been named Sophia. The couple got married in 2012 and already have two sons.

Comedian Seyilaw shares a flash Photo of his newborn daughter

Comedian Seyi Law a few days ago revealed that after 5 years of marriage, he and his wife welcomed their first child, a baby girl named: Chidera Oluwademiladeola Tiwaloluwa Aviella Aletile. Although Seyilaw joked that he wasn't going to share a photo yet, he shared a glimpse of his daughter via Social Media and wrote:

Check out Photos from Blac Chyna's baby shower

The Kardashian/Jenner family had a baby shower for their soon to be sister -in-law, Blac Chyna on Sunday despite Rob's pettiness on Twitter earlier in the week. Kim, who is in Paris chatted with Chyna through Snapchat before she was attacked by armed men dressed as Police officers.

There is a follow up on the Story of the two girls attempting to r*pe a guy ...

Remember the story we shared yesterday about two ladies trying to rape a guy? (Read Here). According to LIB, this newspapers cut-out may have explained what actually happened but unfortunately it was written in zulu. The person who shared it says the full video explains why the alleged rape victim wasn't so defensive as many of us expected. I just don't know what it says. Tried to use Google translate but it wasn't well translated. If anyone knows Swahili, please tell the rest of us what this says.

Photos from Former first lady, Maryam Abacha visits to Gombe State

Former first lady, Maryam Abacha was a guest at the 20th-anniversary celebration of Gombe state.

Maryam and Sani Abacha had three daughters and seven sons. Maryam Abacha's eldest surviving son is Mohammed Abacha. She also founded National Hospital Abuja

God's hand is my nomination to become VP - Yemi Osinbajo

Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said he became the Vice President of Nigeria without asking for the position. Osinbajo said this while speaking at the Olive Tree Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Lagos yesterday October 2nd. According to him, his emergence without any personal effort showed that God is involved in the business of changing Nigeria.

Nigerian man who tried to smuggle drugs inside wooden statue faces trial in UAE (PHOTO)

Photo credit: Al-Ittihad

A 26-year-old Nigerian national is on trial for trying to smuggle drugs into the United Arab Emirates.

According to local Arabic daily Al-Ittihad, customs official at Dubai International Airport screened a parcel addressed to the Nigerian man and discovered 223gms of heroin hidden inside a wooden statue.

Mario Balotelli scores a brilliant late winner for Nice ... then sees RED minutes later

Mario Balotelli scored an 86th-minute winner for Nice against Lorient to move his side back to the top of Ligue 1, before getting sent off in stoppage time.

A brilliantly taken goal should have meant another glorious chapter in the Italian striker's early career in France, but Nice will now be without him for their match at home to Lyon.

PDP Crisis | Makarfi, Sheriff agree on 24-man negotiating committee

The factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and the Chairman of its National Caretaker Committee,  Senator Ahmed Makarfi, have agreed to set up a 24-man committee to handle negotiation between the two warring factions.

The committee, which will consist of 12 members each from the two factions, is expected to be unfolded this week, according to investigations by our correspondent.

Our correspondent gathered that the two leaders of the committee had agreed that the names should be submitted to each faction for scrutiny before making them public.

Which do you prefer between these Linda Ikeji's Outfit?

Celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji rock same fashion styled outfit in both Jumpsuit and Dress ... Which would you prefer?

Presidential Aide slam PDP, says they are angry because Buhari does not share dollars

A Presidential Aide, Lauretta Onochie on Sunday said that Nigeria was safer and better under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari than it was under former President Jonathan.

Onochie, a Personal Assistant on Social Media to President Buhari, stated this in an article in response to the comment by People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Director of New Media, Mr Deji Adeyanju.

It would be recalled that Adeyanju had said that the 2016 Independence Anniversary was the worst since 1960, adding that the current administration was breaking rules of law and infringing on rights.

Zambia name 23-man squad for face Super Eagles

Zambia has announced the names of 23 players, that have been selected by coach Wedson Nyirenda, for this Sunday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

Kennedy Mweene, Nathan Sinkala and Jackson Mwanza made the cut, while FC Ural’s Chisamba Lungu and Lille’s Stoppila Sunzu are the only two European-based pros.

Nyirenda has however left out Racha Kola, Donashano Malama, Billy Mutale, Spencer Sautu, Patson Daka and Justin Shonga from the 23-man squad.

Aston Villa sacks Di Matteo after 124 days as Coach

Roberto Di Matto has been sacked as the Aston Villa manager, after spending only 124 days in charge.

The Italian leaves following a run of bad results, during which he won just one of 11 Championship matches.

He was appointed on June 2, shortly after Chinese businessman, Dr. Tony Xia, took over the Midland club.

Ex-Cameroon Footballer, Rigobert Song suffers stroke

Ex-West Ham and Liverpool defender Rigobert Song is reportedly fighting for his life after suffering a stroke.

The former Cameroon defender was rushed to hospital in Yaounde on Sunday after collapsing at his home in the Odza neighborhood.

Federal Government allegedly spends N3.1bn to build 'VIP' toilets

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The Federal Government reportedly spent between 40 and 50million naira to construct toilets and bathrooms in each Unity School across the country.

According to Daily Trust, the  government has over the years built dozens of these toilets termed “VIP toilets” in the unity schools.

It had spent a total of N3.1 billion to build VIP toilets and bathrooms in 64 unity schools in 2014 and 2015, according to the investigation.

Aww! Gospel Singer Sinach stuns in new Photo

Award-winning musical artist, Osinachi Kalu popularly known as Sinach shared the photo to her Instagram page.

Victor Moses and Isaac Success to miss Zambia clash

Nigeria has been further hit by a major blow after Chelsea forward Victor Moses and Isaac Success from Watford were ruled out of Sunday’s World Cup qualifier in Zambia.

Mikel Obi says he is fit for Zambia clash

Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has quashed reports of his being injured, saying he is fully fit and ready for Sunday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia at the Levy Nwanawasa Stadium against the Chipolopolo.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte had said in his pre-match conference prior to his side’s 2-0 win over Hull City that the 29-year-old was suffering from a muscle injury.

Japan’s Yoshinori Ohsumi wins Nobel Prize in Medicine

Yoshinori Ohsumi of Japan on Monday won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work on autophagy a process whereby cells “eat themselves” which when disrupted can cause Parkinson’s and diabetes.

Autophagy is a fundamental process in cell physiology with major implications for human health and disease.

The process is essential for the orderly degradation and recycling of damaged cell parts and its failure is believed to be responsible for ageing and cell damage.

NLC warns FG that Nigeria is not for sale

The Nigerian Labour Congress  (NLC) yesterday reiterated its position against the sale of national assets, warning the federal government that ‘Nigeria is not for sale.’

While stating the position of organised labour on the independence anniversary, NLC President, Ayuba Wabba argued that government should rather focus on strengthening the economy and  ensuring a sustainable society than making attempt to place Nigeria on sale.

He said: “I salute the extraordinary resilience and patriotism of the average Nigerian. When all seems down and out, we always find ways of overcoming our adversaries.

Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr arrive Abuja ahead of Zambia Clash

Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, and some of his assistants arrived in Abuja on Sunday to commence preparations for next week’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia in Ndola.

According to the Nigeria Football Federation on their official website, Rohr flew into Abuja aboard an Air France flight in company with technical assistant Jean Luc Royer and video analyst Nabil Trabelsi.

Nigerian Students’ Arrest | Nigeria, Turkey may clash

A diplomatic row may be brewing between Nigeria and Turkey following the arrest  and deportation of some Nigerian students from Istanbul by the Turkish police.

Rukkaya Usman, one of the Nigerian students deported from the country, said the Turkish government did not give a reason for the action.

Usman, a final year student of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Melikseh, told TheCable on Saturday that she arrived in Turkey at 8am on September 26, but that she was detained at the airport for about 10 hours after which she was placed on  a plane and flown back to Nigeria.

Singer Jidenna shares photo of the neighborhood he grew up to celebrate #NigeriaAt56

Nigerian-born America Singer, Jidenna celebrated Nigeria's independence by sharing your photo of his childhood home in Nigeria. 

He captioned it:

Rapper The Game share inspiring message along with his fleets of cars

Rapper The Game showed off his fleet of cars in the photo below ,talking about how the top photo which hung on his wall for years, inspired him and 30 years later, his house looks like the picture he used to hang on the wall.

He wrote:

Actor IK Ogbonna and beautiful wife Sonia share glowing photo

Actor Ik Ogbonna and his Colombian wife share a glowing photo at a friend's wedding over the weekend. Sonia captioned the photo below:

Read Singer Kirk Franklin emotional letter to his newly wedded daughter

Gospel Singer, Kirk Franklin write a touching open letter to his daughter, Carrington who got married on Saturday, October 1st. He also shares emotional photos

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Hilarious! See what someone did to Singer Flavour

Not sure what this person was thinking when he did this for Nigerian Afro Highlife Musician! So this is how Flavour N'abania would look like if he was a lady? Just too funny!