Brother of footballer Izu Joseph reveals How JTF shot Joseph twice & dragged his body to a waterfront

Izu Reuben Junior, the brother to late Shooting Stars (3SC)  of Ibadan footballer Izu Joseph (left), who was shot dead last Sunday by the JTF in Rivers State has come out to categorically deny claims by the JTF that Izu was shot in a den of cultists (a cultist's shrine), saying the JTF shot Izu Joseph twice contrary to reports released by the JTF Military that he was killed by a stray bullet.

In an emotional and heart breaking tale, Reuben explained how his brother was relaxing around his family compound in his hometown, Okarki - a boundary between Rivers and Bayelsa states, when officers from JTF in pursuant of criminals shot him on his leg at first, and even though he pleaded with the JTF officers that he wasn't a criminal and showed them his club ID card to buttress his claim, they still shot him again and then dragged his body to a waterfront, covering his blood trail with sand in the process.

Nollywood Actress, Hilda Dokunbo glow in new pictures

Veteran Nollywood Actress, Hilda Dokunbo stun in new pictures ... The beautiful actress was having fun on Sunday and decided to share some photos with her fans. She is one of the most beautiful veterans in the industry.

Newly Appointed Imam Of Sultan Bello Mosque Boo and Chase Out

A newly appointed Imam of sultan Bello Mosque was ridiculed by some irate youths at the Sultan Bello Mosque after they booed and chased him away from holding the Friday prayers. The incident left many in shock as they are still yet to wake up from the disappointment. The Imam identified as Dr. Khalid Aliyu was appointed following a misunderstanding at the mosque after an incident which occurred on Eid day, 12th September, 2016 that led to a division in the Eid prayer and removal of Sheikh Balele Waliý, after which the Deputy Imam had been overseeing the affairs of the mosque.

Richest Woman in Africa, Folorunsho Alakija's Son Set To Wed An Iranian Beauty (Photos)

Folarin Alakija, son of African billionaire, Folorunsho Alakija, is set to give marriage another shot, a few years after the death of his first wife, Chena, who died of cancer as he gets set to marry his Iranian beauty, This Day reports.

The report further revealed that Folarin will be getting married to an Iranian beauty by name, Naganin, daughter of Tehran, an Iran-based businessman, Khosro, on November 19, at Grand Ballroom of Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

How to Check Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) Fraud - Prof. Ayo

Prof. Charles Ayo, the former  Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota in Ogun state, has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to use fingerprint scanner to check Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) fraud.

Ayo gave the advice at the seventh inaugural lecture organised by the institution to mark its 14th Founder’s Day on Saturday in Ota.

The lecture is entitled: “Deconstructing the National Development Agenda; The Role of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs)”

REVEALED! How PDP Spent N8.4 Billion to Buy Sweets, Juice and Other Food Items

The Kaduna State government spent N8.4 billion on sweets, Juice and other food items between 2011 and 2015 under the administration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Alhaji Mohammad Abdulahi.

Abdullahi at a round table on the Kaduna State 2017 budget proposal organised by the state chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), said that the administration spent N2.1 billion annually on the items.

Veteran Nigerian Actress Reveals How She Got Pregnant At 16, Became a Millionaire At 17

Popular actress, Hilda Dokubo has made a shocking revelation about her past. The pretty actress from Rivers State gave effortless display each time she acted in a Nollywood movie many years back.

She later delved into politics where she served as a Special Adviser on Youth Affairs to former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili.

The former actress who starred in several block-buster movies over the years that have won her millions of fans has revealed something of her past many people did not know about.

#CHANGE: Bama gets New Look, a City That Was Once Taken Over By Boko Haram (Photos)

This is the new look of Bama the largest city in Borno that was once run majorly by Boko Haram fighters. Bama was rumoured to have lost over 2,000 people in one fatal attack in the year 2014 during the administration of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

Police Nab Siblings for Converting Apartment to Shrine and Cultist Domain (Photos)

Three brothers – David Richard, 33; Sunday Richard, 39; and 29-year-old Odefe Richard who are suspected members of Eiye Confraternity, by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly using a residence on Halidu Avenue in Shibiri, in the Okokomaiko area of the state, for cult activities.

According to Punch Metro, two other siblings, John Agboroko, 30; and 34-year-old Matthew Agboroko, were also apprehended, as well as other suspects - Samson Okpe, 32; Paul Jago 30; Saheed Oriyomi; 32; and 29-year-old David Quenum from the Republic of Benin.

Benue State | Governor under Fire for Planning to Swear-in New Traditional Ruler with Bible

Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, a former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has slammed the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom.

The ex police boss accused Governor Samuel Ortom of annoying the ancestors of the land by trying to contaminate the Tiv culture.

According to Daily Post, Ortom had told a church congregation a few days ago that the next Tor Tiv (paramount ruler of the Tiv speaking people) would hold the Bible to take the oath of office instead of invoking Swem-(the god of Tiv people), which is the traditional means of ascending the throne.

Keke Driver kidnapped 15-year-old Girl, Turned Her to a S*x Slave (Photo)

A Keke driver has been apprehended by Police after reportedly abducting a 15-year-old girl and turning her into a sex slave.

Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command have nabbed a Keke driver who allegedly abducted a 15-year-old girl and turned her to his s*x slave.

According to the report, the suspect, Dada Azeez, 28, had abducted Kabirat on October 5 while on an errand for her aunt in Agege area of Lagos before she was rescued on October 21th, 2016.

Evil! Teenage Boy cajoles 10-year-old Girl Into a Room and R*ped Her in Ogun

A 19-year-old boy has been arrested after luring a 10-year-old girl into his room and then raped her.

Felix Gbadebo was arrested by men of Ogun State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl (names withheld).

According to Vanguard, the State Police Command image-maker, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who disclosed this, yesterday, in a statement in Abeokuta, said the incident happened at 7, Alani Akintoye Railway Line, Ijoko, Sango Ota.

Sevilla 1 Atletico Madrid 0: N´Zonzi strikes to end Simeone´s unbeaten start

Sevilla lived up to Diego Simeone's billing as LaLiga title contenders on Sunday as Steven N'Zonzi's second-half strike clinched a deserved 1-0 win over 10-man Atletico Madrid.

Jorge Sampaoli's men came into the game in fourth after a strong start to the season and, having dominated possession for much of the match, they claimed a deserved first win over Atletico in any competition since October 2010.

Angel Correa wasted a glorious chance towards the end of a tight first half and Sevilla should have capitalised on that just after the break – Samir Nasri hitting the post and Vitolo going close.

Manchester United Eric Bailly sustains knee ligament injury

Jose Mourinho confirmed Eric Bailly sustained a knee ligament injury during Manchester United's 4-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday.

Bailly collided with Eden Hazard early in the second half and hobbled off to be replaced by Marcos Rojo in the 52nd minute.

Mourinho fears it could be a "bad" injury, with the Ivorian centre-back now facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Morata says Ronaldo has ´addiction for goals´

Alvaro Morata believes Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo is addicted to scoring goals after the star missed numerous chances against Athletic Bilbao.

Ronaldo was wasteful but was saved by Morata, who came off the bench on his 24th birthday to score an 83rd-minute winner in the 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Morata defended Ronaldo for his performance on Sunday, saying the Portugal captain was only human.

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere enjoying the challenge of playing for Bournemouth

Jack Wilshere is enjoying the challenge of playing for Bournemouth, away from his comfort zone at boyhood club Arsenal.

Wilshere is on loan at Bournemouth and the 24-year-old midfielder completed his first full match since 2014 in Saturday's goalless draw with Premier League title challengers Tottenham.

Plagued by injuries and poor form, Wilshere moved to Vitality Stadium as his career started to stagnate at Arsenal - whom he joined at the age of nine - and the England international is relishing the change in scenery.

Coach Zinedine Zidane promises to give Morata more playing time

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has promised to give Alvaro Morata more playing time after the striker helped his side to a hard-fought 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Morata came off the bench and netted the winner with seven minutes left on the clock to send Madrid top of the table after Sabin had cancelled out Karim Benzema's early opener.

And Zidane was quick to praise the former Juventus man for his contribution.

Real Madrid 2 Athletic Bilbao 1: Morata comes off bench to score winning goal

Substitute Alvaro Morata netted a late winner to help Real Madrid to a hard-fought 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao and send them top of the LaLiga table.

Zinedine Zidane's men appeared to be on their way to their third league draw at the Santiago Bernabeu in succession - something that last happened in 1969-70 - but Morata found the net with seven minutes left on the clock to help his side to victory.

Comfortable wins over Real Betis and Legia Warsaw suggested Madrid were on the right path again after four games without a win preceding those two results, yet Athletic caused them all kinds of trouble at the Bernabeu.

South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns win 2016 CAF Champions League

Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa were on Sunday crowned winners of the 2016 CAF Champions League after a 3-1 aggregate defeat of former champions Zamalek SC of Egypt in Alexandria.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new champions lost 0-1 in the second leg clash, but they benefitted from a 3-0 first leg advantage earned a week earlier.

It was sufficient to earn South Africa their second club continental title, after Orlando Pirates’ win in 1995, silencing the home crowd at the El Borg Arab Stadium.

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Interrogates Boy Who Says She’s His Spiritual Mother (Watch Video)

Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde took to her social media page to share a rather strange happening which she claimed is happening to her for the second time.

According to the actress, a young boy approached her right after she finished from her ‘Alter Ego’ set to claim she’s his spiritual mother.

The actress  in videos shared on her Instagram noted that the young boy knelt before her saying he wanted to apologize to her for “no reason”.

Unbelievable! Lagos Driver Did This To Avoid LASTMA Arrest

A commercial bus driver in Lagos state did the unthinkable as he stripped naked to avoid arrest.

The bus driver whose vehicle was to be impounded took to the latest tactics employed by drivers in the state as he stripped naked.

Reports | Coconut Trees May Go Extinct In Nigeria In The Next 50 Years

Coconut trees may go into extinction in Nigeria in the next 50 years, a coconut processor, Mr Muheammad Mustafa, has said, cautioning against its use as a building materials substitute.

Mustafa, Executive Director, Doublem Enterprises Development Centre, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that using the tree’s trunk as planks and its fronds as roofing sheets was depleting the economic and ornamental tree.

He said that if people continued to cut and use it to construct buildings as currently being witnessed in the tree’s zones, its usefulness as an economic resource will run out.

Gov Aregbesola Reveals Way Out For Nigeria in Current Recession

As the recession bites harder on the economy, the governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has lent his voice proffering solutions to halt the dwindling economy.

Aregbesola spoke at the weekend during the one-year anniversary and first annual lecture of The Point Newspapers held at the Eko Hotel, Lagos.

At the lecture, with the theme, “The Economics of Change,” the governor said Nigeria must cut its dependence on foreign goods, increase local production and enhance entrepreneurship, adding that these would help save the local currency which currently carries too much pressure.

EFCC says Obanikoro Will Pay For It If Found Guilty in $2.1bn Arms Deal

More details have emerged from the ongoing investigation into the $2.1billion arms deal scandal, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reiterated their stance to make a Former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro pay for his crimes if found culpable.

According to reports, Koro as is he is fondly called, was not ferried into the country by the EFCC to be used as a prosecution witness against other suspects in the $2.1billion arms cash.

Police Recovers 19 Cars, SUVs from Former Inspector General

Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector General of Police, has demanded a probe into the illegal purchase and distribution of cars by his predecessors.

The probe was necessary because of the findings that revealed retiring officers, Deputy Inspector Generals of Police, were in the habit of buying vehicles, and appropriating it for their own personal use.

A special investigation panel, which was created for the purpose of the probe, had identified and recovered 19 police vehicles from former IG, Solomon Arase.

Electricity Tariff May Increase By Over 200 Percent in Coming days

A fresh increase on the electricity bill being paid by the consumers may take effect if a proposal by power distribution companies to raise an average energy charge of N105 per kilowatt – hour from the current 22.8/kwh is approved.

This decision by the power firms to make the increment is said to be as a result of the unavailability of foreign exchange and the devaluation of naira which has led to massive inflation rate in the country.

Jimoh Ibrahim reveals How INEC Official Demanded $1m Bribe From Him To Process Court Judgement

Factional candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ondo State governorship election, Jimoh Ibrahim, has claimed that an official from the Independent National Electoral Commission demanded a bribe of $1m from him to process court judgement while accusing the electoral body of rejecting his papers as the authentic candidate of the PDP.

He told newsmen on Sunday that INEC was not an appeal Court, therefore, cannot determine who is the PDP candidate in the election.

Check out these Photos From Amber Rose’s Private Pool Party

33-year-old Amber Rose went all out yesterday as she threw herself a private pool party to celebrate her birthday.

The former stripper turned model had a circle of close friends invited to the private party including her mother, Dorothy Rose.

Kim Kardashian spotted at Tyga & Blac Chyna's son Kings birthday party

Kim Kardashian took this photo with Caitlyn Jenner at Blac Chyna and Tyga's son,Kings birthday party. The party was held at Kylie Jenner's house and Kim took her kids there .She looks really shaken up.

Oba Ewuare II reveals why he is 40th and not 39th Oba Of Benin

Governor Oshiomhole, who presented the staff of office to the new Oba, recalled his relationship with late Oba Erediauwa who he described as a father who will be missed by all.

According to him: “Oba Erediauwa will be remembered as a King who intervened in the state government’s effort to develop the state particularly the six-lane Airport Road where he directed the state House of Assembly to give their support so that the project will be a reality.

That intervention by the late Oba made a difference. And we are lucky that the new Oba was mentored by his father and this quality he has displayed as Edaiken N’Uselu. He served as ambassador to several nations and we pray to God and our ancestors to give him the wisdom to govern his people.