Judge's Arrest: Lai Mohammed begs Newspaper Editors

The continued twists that culminated the gestapo attacks and eventual arrests of seven judges last weekend by operatives of the Department of State Security Services (DSS)has made the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed go begging members of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) and Editors of major Newspapers in the country.

The Information Minister is soliciting the Publishers supportS to help “effect the change of narratives of the development trailing the arrest of the judges on the pages of newspapers.

(MUST READ) See what holding your 'pee' could do to you!

In a video released by TED-Ed titled "Is it bad to hold your pee?" host Heba Shaheed explains that resisting the urge to urinate can weaken our pelvic floor muscles that work to keep our bladder sealed, until we're ready to go. The external urethral sphincter, one of the pelvic floor muscles, provides support to the urethra and bladder neck. This muscle, along with others, prevents bladder leakage that could otherwise occur from the pressure of coughing, sneezing, laughing, or jumpin

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Star Wars Production Firm slam with $2 million Fine over injury to Actor, Harrison Ford

A British production firm involved in making "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has been fined $2 million for failing to protect actors and workers after an incident in which Harrison Ford's leg was broken, the BBC reported.

London-based Foodles Production (UK) Ltd, owned by Walt Disney Co, had admitted two breaches of health and safety laws. The sentence was handed down at Aylesbury Crown Court in Buckinghamshire, southern England.

UK's new £5 will not only get you something, it can also be use to play vinyl records (Watch Video)

The value of the British pound sterling may have been dropping in recent weeks but imaginative Brits have found a way to put cash to work: It turns out the new plastic five-pound-note can be used as a stylus to play vinyl records.

A number of YouTube videos have been posted in recent days showing the new note "playing" music on a turntable, though it must be said the fidelity does not match sound produced by expensive equipment.

Samsung sends fireproof boxes for safe return of Galaxy Note 7 (Watch Video)

Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it is sending fire-resistant packages to its customers in the U.S. as a precaution against possible fires or explosions from Galaxy Note 7s they return to retailers.

Samsung is offering prepaid shipping boxes as an option for U.S. consumers who purchased the phones on its website, Samsung.com. It said consumers who purchased their Note 7 phones from mobile carriers should visit the carriers' websites for recall instructions.

On Tuesday, Samsung said it was discontinuing the Note 7 phones just two months after their launch, after two recalls and many reports of fires. Samsung must now deal with receiving back more than 1.5 million Galaxy Note 7 phones, both the original ones and those issued as replacements. Most were sold in the U.S. and South Korea.

Vote Trump or face nuclear war - Russian lawmaker threatens Americans

Americans should vote for Donald Trump as president next month or risk being dragged into a nuclear war, according to a Russian ultra-nationalist ally of President Vladimir Putin who likes to compare himself to the U.S. Republican candidate.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky, a flamboyant veteran lawmaker known for his fiery rhetoric, told Reuters in an interview that Trump was the only person able to de-escalate dangerous tensions between Moscow and Washington.

'Abacha never stole' - Reno Omokri mocks President Buhari

Former Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri mocks President Buhari's war against corruption ... 

Read what he wrote below:

Russian denies meddling with United States Presidential Elections

Russia has denied interfering with the U.S presidential elections after Hillary Clinton campaign /Democratic party emails were hacked.

Wikileaks' Julian Assange released series of hacked emails potentially damaging to the Clinton campaign which made the Clinton campaign and the White House immediately release statements blaming Russia for the hacks with the White House promising to give a 'proportional' response instead of denying the contents of the mails.

US Lottery Player wins big for straight three times (PHOTO)

Not everytime luck gets to shine on someone like Terry Smallwood, a U.S. Army retiree from Montgomery. Terry has just won his third ever lottery payout. Incredibly, two of those big wins were in the past month.

Most recently, the 53-year-old was with a group of friends at the Sugarloaf Wine Cellar when he placed $15 on a game of Keno and won $10,000, according to Maryland Lottery officials.

“I didn’t scream or jump up and down but I began to feel very happy,” Smallwood said.

George W. Bush officials endorse Hillary Clinton in open letter

Republicans who served top roles in President George W. Bush's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) are endorsing Hillary Clinton for president.

The 13 former officials backed the Democrat in an open letter Wednesday, led by former EPA head Christine Todd Whitman and former Transportation Secretary Mary Peters.

"We believe in effective government, a society of hope and optimism balanced with realism, and a politics of civility and honesty. None of these values are present in Donald Trump's campaign," the ex-officials wrote.

Unknown Gunmen kidnap Executive Secretary of Obudu Urban Development Authority

The Executive Secretary of the Obudu Urban Development Authority (BUDA), Canice Atsu has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. According to CrossRiverWatch, the gunmen reportedly trailed Atsu all the way from Ogoja where he went for a function on Saturday, October 8th, and abducted him about 5 minutes after he arrived his home located along Ranch road in Obudu.

25-year-old Man bags two months sentence for Stealing Blocks

A Karmo Grade 1 Area Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced a 25-year-old labourer, Elisha Julius, to two months imprisonment for stealing blocks worth N60,000.

Julius, a resident of Kado Bimko Village, Abuja, was   convicted after he pleaded guilty for theft and begged for leniency.

The Area Court judge, Sadiq Abubakar, gave the convict an option to pay N6, 000 as fine, and warned him to desist from crime after his sentence.

Akwa Ibom | Massive Whale Found Dead On A Beach (Photos)

Panic among Villagers in Okpo Ita, Ibeno local government area of the state, after they discovered the carcass of a whale which was found on a beach off the Atlantic Ocean as a handful of tourists have been attracted to the scene since the news broke out.

According to an eyewitness, Edem Eniang, a biodiversity conservationist from the University of Uyo.

Some of the villagers had started cutting off the body parts for meat before Mr. Eniang and his team of researchers, and the local authorities got to the scene, several days after it was found.

Mr. Eniang said the carcass is about 16 metres in length.

EFCC declares Goodie Ibru Wanted!!!

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Goodie Minabo Ibru wanted for alleged capital market fraud, money laundering among other fraud-related offences.

Notorious Thief Arrested with His Girlfriend In Benin (Photos)

A renowned robber has been arrested with his girlfriend after they broke into a church and stole many valuable items. They were arrested by the police and accused of breaking into people's homes to steal.

It was gathered that the incident took place in Ekenwan Road, Oredo, Benin City, Edo State.

Nigerians React Over Buhari Signing Document With His Name Spelt Erroneously (Photo)

The internet is current agog to a new development from the Presidency. This time, President Buhari affix is signature on a document which has is name misspelt.

via ireporteronline:

In what is currently trending on the internet is a page document of a letter written to the Distinguished Senate President by President Buhari, in the one-page document President Buhari’s name was wrongly spelt and yet the president signed his signature to it.

Ex-Chief of Defense Staff, Alex Badeh's N1.1bn Abuja Mansion Converted to Office Space (Photos)

The President Muhamamdu Buhari-led Federal Government, have converted a N1.1 billion mansion seized from the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (retd.), to an office.

According to Punch Metro, a visit by a correspondent revealed that the property located on Plot 6 Ogun River Crescent, Maitama, a highbrow area in Abuja, is being used by the Presidential Committee on the North-East Intervention headed by Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, a former Minister of Defence.

Nigerian Minister Embarrassed by CNN Anchor Defends His Mishap

In an official statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, the office of the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma, have explained why the minister who reportedly demonstrated incompetence at an event on Monday, was hesitant in providing the country’s total debt status on demand.

According to Premium Times, the minister’s spokesperson, Akpandem James, said;

“It has become necessary to correct a misconception carried in the media regarding the Minister’s response to the country’s debt status at the ongoing Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja.

Haba! Meet Fortunate Nyakudya, who stays in two rooms with 10 Wives (PHOTO)

A polygamous man has come under fire from residents for failing to look after his 10 wives and forcing them to live in a two roomed house. The residents have complained after the man's children spend most of their days begging for food as they do not attend any school.

According to H-metro, the man identified as Fortunate Nyakudya of Johanne Marange stays with 10 wives at number 4660-58th crescent in Glen View 3, Zimbabwe including three under aged teenagers. Nyakudya is sharing a four-roomed house with his polygamous church mate, Luke Muvambwi, who has two wives including a teenager who is currently pregnant. 

President Buhari to make a 3-day visit to Germany

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to begin an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from tomorrow, Thursday, 13th October. 

The said visit will end on Sunday, 16th October. 

Vanguard reports that In Berlin, President Buhari, will confer with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on issues of shared interests between Nigeria and Germany, including further cooperation on security, the humanitarian situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and rehabilitation of the North-East, as well as trade and economic relations between both countries.

Thereafter, the President, who will be accompanied by Governors Kashim Shettima of Borno State and Rochas Okorocha of Imo and representatives of the National Assembly, will meet with Federal President Joachim Gauck.

Maiduguri Explosion: 8 Killed and 15 Injured as Bomb Blast Hits Motor Park

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) disclosed on its Twitter page that a bomb exploded on Wednesday morning at a motor park in Borno state, adding that the explosion happened around Muna garage in Maiduguri, the capital of the state.

N*ked Female Fan Invade Pitch to Score a World Class Goal (Watch Video)

A video has gone viral showing a female fan or streaker (a person that disrupts football games by running naked onto the field either for attention, as a dare or as an act of protest.) invade the pitch and runs onto a football before unleashing a thunderous strike beating the goalkeeper.

The female fan who was totally n*ked could be seen celebrating after scoring the amazing goal.

The goalkeeper could be seen visibly angry over the incident.

Janet Jackson shares Beautiful Baby Bump Photo

Janet Jackson has confirmed she is pregnant for her first baby with billionaire husband, Wissam Al Mana. The 50-year-old singer has officially confirmed her pregnancy and showed off her growing baby bump exclusively to PEOPLE.

“We thank God for our blessing,” says the star.

Benue State | Irate Youths Burn Down Police Station

The residents of Konshisha area of the Aliade-Awajir Road in Benue State, were in pandemonium after a police inspector allegedly shot dead a motorcycle (Okada) rider, identified as Gabriel Saa.

According to Punch Metro, the victim was shot dead after interfering in a discussion between the police inspector and another motorcycle rider on the road.

The inspector was allegedly demanding a N50 bribe from the motorcycle rider when the victim interjected, leading to a heated argument.

Legislative Aides Shut Down National Assembly Over Non-Payment of Salaries

New reports have shown that a lot of angry legislative aides have stormed the National Assembly in protest.

According to Daily Post, the legislative aides to Senators and members of the House of Representatives, numbering no less than 3,000, are currently protesting over the non-payment of salaries and allowances at the National Assembly.

“I pray for president Buhari every single day" - Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri, special assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on new media, says in spite of his constant criticisms of the All Progressives Congress national party leader - President Muhammadu Buhari, he remembers him in his prayers two times every day.

This is the second time Mr Omokri will be making this statement about his prayers despite a public acceptance of his hatred for Buhari who unhorsed his principal from the citadel of power.

Omokri, a pastor, said the Bible is not against chastising leaders, and noted that the president is often oblivious to the things happening in the country.

See Why Government Ban Celebration During World Cup Football Match

Iranian football fans were banned from celebrating goals in Tuesday’s World Cup Qualifier match against South Korea.

This was because the match was played on the same day with a Muslim holiday of mourning, Ashura.

BBC reports that many took part in mourning processions as they gathered at the 75,000-capacity Azadi (“freedom”) stadium in Tehran to mark the eve of Ashura, one of the holiest days in the Iranian calendar.

BUSTED! Nigerian Police Officer Caught on Camera Collecting Bribe (Photo)

Many people have continued to cry out over the unnecessary extortion they face in the hands of men of the Nigerian Police Force whose stock in trade is to harass and exploit the citizens they are expected to protect. 

Luck ran out on one of the officers after he was caught on camera taking bribe from a motorist in broad daylight. He was filmed without his knowledge as he stretched out his hand to take the money.

Federal Government Has Released N3.9trn Of 2016 Budget – Min for Finance

The Minister for Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has said that at the end of September, N3.9tn out of the N6.1tn budgeted for the year has been released.

The Director Special Projects in the ministry, who represented the minister, Mr. Mohammed Dikwa, a stakeholders’ forum on reducing the cost of governance in Abuja on Tuesday said only 18 percent of the releases was for capital expenses against 82 percent for recurrent expenditure.

In a paper, “Public Sector Financial Management Reforms as a Strategy for Cutting Cost of Governance in Nigeria”, Adeosun said that the releases to the productive sectors of the economy remained the highest in recent times.

Ghana | 13 Presidential Candidates Disqualifies

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has disqualified thirteen presidential candidates from contesting this year’s elections.

The body qualified four candidates.

The EC Chairman, Charlotte Osei, on Tuesday in Accra named the qualified candidates as John Mahama of the governing National Democratic Congress, Nana Akufo-Addo of the main opposition New Patriotic Party, Ivor Greenstreet of the Convention People’s Party, and Jacob Osei-Yeboah, an independent candidate.