Lagos State | Lawyer sues Gov Ambode over council appointments

Aggrieved over the appointment of sole administrators for the 57 local government areas and local council development areas in Lagos state, a Lagos-based lawyer, Tope Alabi has sued Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the Federal High Court, Lagos.

He is seeking for a declaration that the appointments violated the 1999 Constitution and are therefore illegal, null and void.

Ekiti State | Fayose begins distribution of learning materials to schools

Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has again reiterated his administration’s resolve to ensure that the state continues to excel and maintain the first position in external examinations.

The Governor stated this at the SUBEB playing ground, in Ado Ekiti the state capital during the official flag off ceremony for the distribution of 2015 School Based Management Committee (SBMC) learning materials to public and primary schools in the state under the State Education Programme Investment Project (SEPIP).

Oh Dear! 11-year-old Cancer Survivor Kills Herself Over Bullying

11-year-old cancer survivor girl who couldn't bear the relentless bullies from friends has killed herself.

At 3 years old, Bethany Thompson was diagnosed with a brain tumor and battled through radiation treatments. Though cancer-free since 2008, the treatment caused nerve damage that changed Bethany’s smile. That, and her curly hair led to bullying said Bethany’s mother, Wendy Feucht.

Feucht said after a particularly tough Wednesday with bullies, Bethany told her best friend she couldn’t take it anymore and be going to take her own life.

6 Dead After Buses Collide in Baltimore

At least six persons have been confirmed dead as a school bus and a commuter bus crashed in Baltimore.

Baltimore Police tweeted that no children were aboard the school bus that crashed early Tuesday morning.

Baltimore public schools spokeswoman Anne Fullerton says no students are among the fatalities.

Trump Deputy Campaign Manager David Bossie Strongly Believe Victory is Sure!

Donald Trump’s deputy campaign manager today said "there's an enthusiasm gap" for Hillary Clinton voters, and expressed confidence that his candidate will win the election as a result of it.

David Bossie focused primarily on the issue of enthusiasm in making his case that Trump will win, also citing the FBI’s latest review of Clinton’s use of a private email server during her tenure as secretary of state.

Heartless Son Murders His Own Father, Dumps His Corpse Inside Pit Toilet

It was pandemonium at Ekpri Ikot Ene community, Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Cross River State, on Monday, when an enraged 23-year-old son butchered his father, who is the village head, HRH Francis Ekpo Ene, and dumped his remains inside the family’s pit toilet for persistently accusing him of stealing his money without facts.

According to the report by Vanguard, the killer-son (Francis Ekpo Jnr.) supposedly acted under a powerful and diabolical influence, as he was not known to be a violent person before the sacrilegious incident.

The wife of the deceased, Affiong Offiong Asuquo, said:

WTF! See Nigerian Police tweets about football and betting ... Nigerians reacts

Lol, I am not sure this was intentional, but it was then what are the people handling the account smoking? The official twitter account of the Nigeria Police Force have been turned to a laughing stock on the social media platform for mistakenly tweeting about betting and immediately deleting it. See reactions above!

Mercy Johnson, Queen Nwokoye, Bimbo Akintola & Dija goes Make-Up Free in set Photos

Dija of Mavin Records appeared on the set of a movie and took lovely photos with Nollywood forerunners, Mercy Johnson, Queen Nwokoye, Bimbo Akintola, Kanayo O. Kanayo.

The ladies were looking all shades of stunning as they were without make-up in the photos

You belong to my Heart, Not the Living Room, the Kitchen ... Nigerian Man Pre Wedding Shoot (Photo)

Lol, statement gat to contest for the most use words in October. In light of the trend and theme of this couple’s pre-wedding shoot, the groom- to-be hold a placard with the inscription of where his wife belongs to him.

CBN issues another warning against wonder Banks, MMM

The Central Bank of Nigeria is cautioning Nigerians against patronizing wonder banks.

The head, Consumer Protection Department of the CBN, Mrs Kadija Kassim gave the warning at a forum in Niger state to mark the World Savings Day.

According to her, the activities of these wonder banks are not regulated by the CBN.

Skye Bank sacks 50 more workers

About four months after it disengaged about 200 of its workers, Skye Bank Plc has retrenched about 50 members of staff, including those in outsourced and auxiliary functions.

Although the number of the affected non-core employees could not be ascertained since they were not direct workers of the bank, it was gathered that the reasons for their exit ranged from non-performance, disciplinary issues as well as rightsizing by the lender.

It was further gathered that most of the affected personnel were in outsourced functions like tellers, drivers and internal security guards.

Say What | Lagos lawyer sues Federal Government over public holidays

A Lagos-based lawyer and activist, Chief Malcom Omirhobo, Monday asked a Federal High Court in Lagos, to declare as unlawful the extension of public holidays beyond the days set out for them.

In the new suit numbered FHC/L/CS/1450/16, the defendants are: The Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Interior.

The plaintiff’s suit is brought pursuant to the provisions of Order three, Rules six, seven and eight of the Federal High Court Civil Procedure rules of 2009.

Breaking! Senate Rejects President Buhari's $29.9bn Loan Request

Nigerian Senate on Tuesday rejected $29.9 billion external borrowing plan by President Muhammadu Buhari for 2016 – 2018 Rolling Plan.By implication, the President can no longer borrow the money.

Kylie Jenner recreates Christina Aguilera ‘Dirrty’ outfit for Halloween

Reality TV star and Model, Kylie Jenner recreated Christina Aguilera’s outfit from her “Dirrty” music video. 

Christina then posted the photo with the caption

“‘YAASSSSS’…..Killin it @kyliejenner yes to dirrty 2016!!,” she captioned a repost of one of King Kylie’s photos. “Get it girrrl!!!”

Taylor Swift Dressed Up as Deadpool for Halloween

Singer Taylor Swift posted a series of photos to Instagram Monday night showing the singer and her crew having some Halloween fun in some pretty sweet costumes including Tay as Deadpool.

Donald Trump says “If The People Of Biafra Want Republic Of Biafra, It Will Be A Reality During My Administration”

Donald Trump, the Republican candidate in the United States forthcoming election has issued a Statement Regarding his foreign policy towards African countries. The statement which was obtained through one of his local aid in the great state of Ohio shows that Mr. Trump is going to be the best American president for African nations.

He clearly stated that he is in total support of the right to self-determination of any ethnic minority that wants freedom from artificial countries created by the colonialist. He further explains that it is a very sacred right express by all free people to declare their independence from where they already are.

Group drags Buhari to court, insists Ameachi, Onu must be investigated and sacked over Bribery Allegation

A Non-Governmental Organisation known as Incorporated Trustees of Kingdom Human Rights Foundation International yesterday filed a suit at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, asking the court to issue an order of mandamus compelling President Buhari to immediately sack Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi and his counterpart in Science & Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu.

According to the group, the sack of both Ministers is important after two Supreme Court judges, Inyang Okoro and Nwali Sylvester Ngwuta, who are currently being investigated for corruption, accused both men of offering them bribe some years ago, Vanguard reports.

Oby Ezekwesili: Growing Number of people asking for help to feed is very unsettling

 

The former Minister expressed sadness at the prevailing hardship in the country. She also gave her opinion on how the government can address the issues. 

See tweets below:

Physically challenged man spotted chopping wood to earn a living (Photos)

A man who goes by the handle 'twitesjay' on twitter, took to his page late yesterday to share a video of a hardworking man he saw in Kano state. From the video shared, despite his physical challenge, the man was chopping wood with one hand, in order to earn a living

Meet the blind man who hawks phone accessories instead of begging

A blind man identified as Lawan was spotted around Trade Fair Complex in Jos, Plateau State, selling phone accessories. 

Instead of taking to begging like most physically disabled individuals, Lawan decided to hawk chargers and cords in order to make a living. And that is what he has been doing for the past seven years with the help of his son. 

Kano | Sharia Police begins prosecution of women for 'romancing' men that aren't their husbands and other crimes

The Faggae Outpost of the Kano State Hisbah Board (Sharia Police) on Monday, said it has began the prosecution of 11 women who were found drinking, smoking and romancing with men who are not their husbands, vices which are contrary to the Sharia legal system.

According to Malam Salisu Umar, the Commander, Special Services of the board, the suspects, including four divorcees with kids and a three-month-old pregnant woman, were apprehended around the Sabongari area during a special patrol conducted by the Fagge local government office of the Board.

Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin buys his cousin and PA a new car to appreciate him

Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin has gifted his older cousin, who also works as his personal assistant a brand new car as a token of appreciation. 

See what Ubi wrote after the cut...

"This is not a show off But an appreciation to a friend and brother," the father of one began. "A year after You were born(twins with your sister) I was also born with my twin brother unfortunately my Twin brother died and I had to grow up with that trauma which Hasn't Left and that followed by the death of my father and it broke me so bad. 

Lesbian S*x tape: Amarachi Grace apologizes for saying Ominiaho threatened her, says it was a misunderstanding

Amarachi Grace aka Gracia, the girl in the center of the lesbian sex tape that has been much talked about yesterday, has apologized to comedian Omini on her instagram page after alleging he threatened to release a sextape of her recorded years back.

According to her, it was all a mistake and misunderstanding on her part. She apologized to City FM for bringing them into the matter. 

17-year-old Nigerian girl breaks sports record in India

A Nigerian sensational girl, Esther Ruby Daniel, has become the number one athlete in the Amity University, Haryana, India.

The 17-years-old talented 200 level student, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, has won various medals in different sporting events in the University.

In her first month in the University, she won the silver medal during All Indian Law Student University Game.

Ex-Manchester United midfielder ordained as a catholic deacon

Former Manchester and Northern Ireland football star, Philip Mulryne has been ordained as a deacon in the Catholic Church.  The 38-year-old who earned 27 caps for his country and also represented Norwich, Leyon Orient, King’s Lynn and Cardiff City was ordained by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, on Saturday and is now a member of the Dominican Order.

Hustler! Chinese woman gets 20 iPhone7 from 20 boyfriend's, sells them to buy a house

A Chinese woman has used 20 iPhones to buy a house.

Xiaoli, a woman from the city of Shenzhen in southern China, who is from a poor home and the oldest child in her family asked each of her 20 boyfriends to buy her a newly launched iPhone 7. The woman who is the breadwinner of her family, got all 20 iPhone7 phones and then sold all of the phones to a mobile phone recycling site called Hui Shou Bao for 120,000 Chinese yuan (about £14,500), and used the money to put down a deposit on a house in the countryside.

REVEALED! See Rob Kardashian's threatening messages to Pilot Jones

Rob Kardashian is reportedly under investigation for threatening Blac Chyna's former friend, Piot Jones. Pilot Jones has claimed that he may be the father of Blac Chyna's unborn baby and released photos of him making out with Blac. Blac Chyna has since denied having anything sexual to do with Pilot. claiming he is gay and that they only took those photos to make his boyfriend jealous.

After the photos were leaked, Rob reportedly threatened Pilot via text. The text messages that triggered a criminal threat investigation had gay slurs in it and racial connotations.

Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi spotted driving himself (PHOTOs)

Sunmer Shagari Sambo captured former Rivers State Governor and Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi driving himself in Abuja yesterday.

Mark Zuckerberg & family attire for Halloween

Facebook Founder and the 5th richest person in the world, Mark Zuckerberg and family dressed for Halloween

Kano State | Sharia police destroy thousands of bottles of beer (PHOTOs)

The Kano State Hisbah Board destroyed bottles of beer it confiscated from members of the public. The photos were posted on the Board's official Facebook page on October 12th.