Atiku Abubakar's wife tells court how she was scammed of N918m

Mrs. Aminat Titi Abubakar, wife of former Nigeria’s Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, yesterday told a Lagos high court sitting in Ikeja of how she was defrauded of N918 million by a former governorship aspirant in Akwa Ibom State, Nsikakabasi Akpan Jacobs.

The  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Jacobs, Abdulmalik Ibrahim and Dana Motors  on a 15-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and fraudulent conversion of properties belonging to THA Shipping Maritime Services Ltd.

Robbery suspects reveal how they are conductors by day, robbers by night

Two bus conductors, 22-year-old Lateef Sodiq and 21-year-old Tunde Lawal, have been nabbed by men of the Lagos State Command after robbing a motorist of his Honda saloon car.

The duo are members of a car-snatching gang operating in Lagos. According to the suspects, they “supplement” their work as bus conductors with robbery.

Sodiq told Punch that he was arrested in a bus by men of the Alakara Police Division, Lagos, who were already on his trail without his knowledge.

Phone shop owner where Seun Egbegbe attempted to rob speaks out

The owner of the phone shop filmmaker Seun Egbegbe attempted to rob during the week has spoken about the incident.

Kolawole Aleshinloye's shop, Kaaltech Innovations, has been under lock and key since the incident and when Saturday Beats reached out to him on telephone, he said:

“At this point, I am out of town and I told them to lock my store. I came around yesterday and witnessed everything. I put down my statement at Area F Police Command. The case is with the police. I told them to lock my store because my boy was wounded and he is currently at the hospital.

Little boy rescued after getting stuck in a washing machine while playing (Photos)

Footage has emerged of a two-year-old boy being rescued from a washing machine in China. The boy had to be rescued by firefighters after becoming stuck in his home in Shizuishan, northern China on November 16. In order to rescue the child, firefighters had to completely dismantle the machine. 

His head and hands were left stocking out of the machine as firefighters were forced to dismantle the machine to get the toddler out. 

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Female Army Major imposter apprehended in Abuja with Children and bombs (Photos)

A female Army Major imposter has been intercepted along Road Keffi Abuja with Children's and bombs. The imposter also had a fake ID with number 12NA /67/4023 and a name Maj Juliana Gumel.

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Timaya says his baby mama will be the only mother of his kids, but no marriage promise

Nigeria awarding winning singer, Timaya has two lovely daughters from his baby mama, Barbara.

He has, in a new interview with Punch, revealed he didn't promise her marriage because it wasn't on his to-do list yet but that he assured her he wasn’t going to have kids from different women.

Timaya said:

BUSTED! Lady leaks nude photos and chats of her friend's cheating boyfriend

A lady who could no longer bear her friends cheating boyfriend has leaked the conversation he had with the guy and his nude photos.

Read via Yabaleftonline:

As some guys don’t have self-control and can do the most despicable things all in the name of lust, this guy who has been cheating on his long-time girlfriend with her own friends, has been exposed by one of them.

SHOCKING! CNN accidentally airs 30 Minutes of non-stop hardcore porn (Photo)

Last night, CNN accidentally aired half an hour of hardcore pornography to viewers after a grave error by RCN, a local cable TV provider based in New Jersey that provides CNN’s broadcasting all down the east coast, The Independent UK reports.

Viewers had tuned in to watch the brand new episode of Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, the show’s title took on a brand new meaning when the scheduled programming was replaced with explicit material starring adult transsexual film star, Riley Quinn.

Abuja Pastor responds to accusation that he paid a trader N500k to fake a miracle in a coffin

A popular man of God accused of paying a church member who later died during a failed miracle session, N500,000, has finally spoken out about what truly happened.

Bishop Dr. Emmanuel Esezobor, President of the Fire House Church International, Nyanya-Abuja said the devil is using some people to spread lies against him because the ministry is waxing stronger than expectations.

According to NTA News, the Bishop said that the story is one that will soon pass away.

See lovely photo from the traditional wedding of Benita Okojie

See below the beautiful photo from the traditional wedding of Gospel Singer, Benita Okojie as shared by yabaleftonline.

Her and her media enterpreneur hubby both attended Redeemers University together. Happy married life to them.

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Prophet Elijah spotted in Kenya

Elijah has also been spotted in Kenya few days after Jesus look-alike was also spotted. The look-alike Prophet Elijah was snapped standing at the square near Kencom dressed in old swathes and tie-up leather sandals that are resplendent of biblical times.

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Photos: Uganda prostitute gives up her condom packs after Holy Spirit arrested her

25-year-old Ninsiima Allen, a prostitute from Uganda has been arrested by the Holy Ghost. According to Robert Kayanja Ministres on Facebook, she gave her life to Christ after attending one of the church crusades #77DOGS.

Ninsiima who surrendered all her condom pack after she was convicted by the Holy Ghost went back to her camp where she had been practicing prostitution. She apparently preached to her former colleagues, testifying that she’s now a born-again and has been forgiven of all her iniquities.

Shatta Wale says he has more money than any artist of my age in Ghana

It’s a normal practice to have artists and celebrities in general show off and brag about what they have. Though some Ghanaian artists do not feel the need to do that, 2014 VGMA Best Dancehall Artiste of the year, Shatta Wale, thinks otherwise.

From how much he gets paid for a performance to how much he earns for an endorsement deal to how much he purchases his properties; the ‘Kakai’ hitmaker has never been coy on flaunting his assets, achievements or records – and he has never given a hoot about what anybody thinks.

Say What! Ugandan law student banned from attending class because of this outfit (Photos)

The Law Development Centre in Uganda banned a young lady from attending lectures for dressing in a mini skirt as shown in the picture above.

The law student identified as Joanine Nanyange, took to Facebook on Wednesday to protest against the unfair treatment she received from the security officers at the centre’s gate.

According to the victim, she said the officer explained that her skirt will distract the boys in her class and make them not concentrate.

Read her full post below:

#OndoDecides: We have no confidence in INEC – PDP

The Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led Peoples Democratic Party has said that it has no confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission.

It also alleged that the commission played a “suspicious role” in frustrating its candidate in the Ondo State governorship election, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), from campaigning for the election.

A spokesman for the party, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, stated this at a press conference in Abuja on Friday.

#OndoDecides: Police deploy 22 armoured vehicles, 20 gunboats, 2 helicopters

The police yesterday declared its readiness for today’s governorship election in Ondo State with the deployment of 22 armoured vehicles, 20 gunboats, 2 helicopters.

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Joshak Habila, said anyone found inducing voters with money would be arrested, no matter how highly placed.

The DIG, who is the ground commander-in-charge of Ondo governorship election, said every arrangement had been made to ensure there were no security breaches.

We are treated as foreigners in our country – IDPs cry out

Internally Displaced Persons in Bauchi State have lamented that they have been rejected, abandoned and are being treated as refugees in their own country.

The Chairman, IDPs in Bauchi State, Buba Shehu, stated this during an interactive session with the Security, Stability and Peace Building sub-committee of the Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma-led Presidential Committee on the North-East Initiative.

The sub-committee, led by its chairman, Brig. Gen. Habila Vitenaba, was in Bauchi for an on-the-spot assessment and to have an interaction with the IDPs, the government, and people of the state.

Not less than 470,000 Nigerians die from firewood smoke in five years

Not less than 470,000 Nigerians are believed to have died from firewood smoke-induced ailments in the past five years.

The World Health Organisation recently said smoke from open fire is Nigeria’s third biggest killer with over 95,000 deaths annually behind Malaria and HIV/AIDS.

It added that the majority of the people affected are women, who cook for their families and their children, who often stay close to them in the kitchen.

Fidel Castro is dead at age 90

Guerrilla revolutionary and communist idol, Fidel Castro was a holdout against history who turned tiny Cuba into a thorn in the paw of the mighty capitalist United States.

The former Cuban president, who died aged 90 on Friday, said he would never retire from politics.

But emergency intestinal surgery in July 2006 drove him to hand power to Raul Castro, who ended his brother’s antagonistic approach to Washington, shocking the world in December 2014 in announcing a rapprochement with US President Barack Obama.

Check out Cristiano Ronaldo classy look in new photo

The ace footballer shared the photo on his Instagram page. Love the jacket and the 'to-match' shoe!

Breaking: Donald Trump appoints Donald McGahn as White House Counsel

Donald McGahn has been appointed an assistant to the president and White House counsel, Donald Trump’s transition team announced Friday. 

“Don has a brilliant legal mind, excellent character and a deep understanding of constitutional law,” said President-elect Trump. “He will play a critical role in our administration, and I am grateful that he is willing to serve our country at such a high-level capacity.”

Wenger says Arsenal have missed Cazorla’s ‘technical stability’

Arsene Wenger has acknowledged the absence of midfielder Santi Cazorla has contributed to Arsenal losing “fluency” amid a run of three straight draws.

Arsenal are unbeaten in 18 matches in all competitions, but their results in November thus far mean they have slipped three points behind leaders Chelsea in the Premier League and they now look likely to finish second in their Champions League group following Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain.

Ben Bruce says he is adopting a girl from Dalori IDP Camp, Borno state

The Senator took to his Twitter page to shared photos as he visited the IDP camp in Dalori, Borno state. He also tweeted he is adopting a girl from the camp.

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US embassy warns of likely Boko Haram attack in Abuja

The United States, US, Embassy in Nigeria has warned of an imminent Boko haram attack in Abuja.

The US embassy in an emergency message urged its citizen’s resident or doing business in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to be security cautious.

The mission said information available at its disposal points in the direction of Boko Haram as the possible attackers.

Paul Scholes wants Manchester United to sign Atletico’s Griezmann

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann would be a positive signing for Jose Mourinho’s side.

United have been linked with France international Griezmann, 25, for some time, and sources told ESPN in June that Mourinho was exploring the possibility of a deal.

Scholes, who spent his entire career at Old Trafford before retiring in 2013, suggested Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, may be too old to spearhead the club’s attack next season.

Ex-deputy Governor says he remain committed to Edo Project

Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Egberanmwen Odubu, has urged the people of the State to give maximum support to the new government in the State to enable it deliver dividends of democracy to the people.

Odubu who disclosed this at a grand reception in his honour by the people of Urhomehe in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the State, where he hailed from, said he remain committed to the development of the State, even when he is out of office.

FG to MDAs: Don’t reject corps members

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) not to reject corps members posted to them by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

A statement signed by the NYSC Director of Press, Mrs. Bose Aderibigbe, said the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, gave the directive in a circular sent to MDAs.

Falz is searching for a lady who use him as a case study

So a lady use Falz the bahdguy as a case study in what look like a project and Falz is now searching for the lady, does he want to sue her or reward her we will find out soon!

Sue ke, biko reward her, jare!

See the reason of Anichebe rise in form for Sunderland ... No, it is not because of DJ Cuppy

For those who thought Dj Cuppy was responsible for Anichebe's good form this season, no, it's his new workout routine

Nigerian footballer Victor Anichebe has been in immense form this season, scoring vital goals that have helped revitalize Sunderland's season after coach David Moyes switched to a 4-4-2 formation.

Injuries and poor form made his former club West Brom desert him, but this season he's been in good form and some of his fans have pointed his new relationship with Dj Cuppy, daughter to billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, as the reason for his success on the field. But, no! That's not the reason, as Anichebe has changed his workout routine with his personal trainer Nicky Holender.

Singer Di’ja talks about her secret wedding, upcoming album and Mavin new signee, Iyanya in an exclusive interview

Mavin Records Artist, Hadiza Salma Blell popularly knowns as Afro Di’ja was a guest with Linda Ikeji where she discuss her secret wedding and why she never shares photos of him online.

"It was very intimate and it was also in my home town, Kaduna, so it’s kind of hard to get people to come over there and then Kaduna is not as ‘Noisy’ as Lagos. So anything like that could be probably called low key. I just don’t translate them into being posted on my page. And I guess in the ‘Post it’ ‘Tweet it’ world; you almost kind of look abnormal if you don’t