Court sentenced killers of Cynthia Osokogu to death

A Lagos State High Court, Igbosere, on Thursday sentenced Okwumo Nwabuzor and his nephew, Olisaeloka Ezike, to death by hanging for killing a postgraduate student, Cynthia Osokogu whom they lured from Nasarawa to Lagos before strangling her in an hotel in Festac Town in 2012.

While delivering the judgement in the case that lasted four yours, the visibly angry judge, Olabisi Akinlade, said the accused deserved the sentence as they were not remorseful of their action, and were my telling the court lies after offering confessional statements to the police.

Photo: Civil Servant Allegedly Battered By Group Of Naval Personnel In Bayelsa State

Group of Nigerian Navy men (no fewer than 10) attached to the NNS Soroh, Gwegwe, in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have allegedly battered a civil servant with the Bayelsa State’s Board of Internal Revenue, Alexander Ebipadou.

It was learnt that the naval ratings, led by one Seaman A.P. Adamu, were armed with daggers, horsewhips, sticks and belts, among other weapons. They reportedly pounced on Ebipadou, popularly known as Biggie, and beat him to a pulp over an offence he said he knew nothing about.

There is a Smartphone device that can test sperm quality

A new smartphone device can analyze a man’s sperm quality and let him know in a matter of minutes whether he suffers from infertility, US researchers said Wednesday.

Infertility affects more than 45 million couples worldwide. Over 40 percent of fertility problems are due to poor quality sperm.

President Buhari condemns London terror attack, says ‘Nigerians stand with Britons’

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned Wednesday’s terrorist attack near the United Kingdom Parliament Building at Westminster, London.

The President, who sympathized with the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, assured her that the government and people of Nigeria “stand with Britons at this sad and trying moment in their country.”

Pope urge young people to resist ‘false’ reality of social media

Pope Francis on Tuesday has warned young people to resist the lure of “false” versions of life presented on social media or reality TV shows, Yahoo! Tech reports citing AFP.

Instead, the Internet generation needs to write their own histories, become masters of their destiny and establish real connections with their past, the 80-year-old pontiff says in a video message for World Youth Day, on April 9.

Tragic! 3 KG children drown in a dugout pond (Graphic photo)

Three kindergarten school children of Ahotor DA Primary School in the Atebubu-Amanten District in Ghana drowned in a dugout pond on Tuesday.

Ghbase reports that the school children, 3 boys and a girl had refused to attend school on that day after it rained heavily the previous night.

Certificate scandal: Dino Melaye slam SaharaReporters with N5bn lawsuits

The Senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye has instituted a N5 billion libel suit against an online media platform, SaharaReporters.

The Senator is taking the action against the organisation for alleged defamation of character, wrongful accusation, among other charges.

Photos From The Scene Of Deadly Attack Outside UK Parliament

According to eyewitnesses, a car allegedly mowed down multiple people outside UK Parliament. It is being suspected and linked to the terrorist attack, as there was also a stabbing incident.

More photos after the cut:

PDP is in confusion – Bode George

One of the pillars of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has declared that the troubled opposition party had lost focus.

A statement by George, who is a member of the party’s Board of Trustees, said the party was precariously placed at the ‘cliff of disaster’. 

Dreaded Boko Haram Commander Finally Rearrested

An official statement by the Department of State Security Service on Thursday revealed that a well-known commander of the Islamic terrorist sect, notoriously known as Osama who escaped from Bauchi Central Prison in 2010, has been recaptured.

In a statement by a Tony Opuiyo, the SSS said that the service arrested Nasiru Sani, also known as Osama, in Bauchi on March 15.

Gunmen Kidnap Schoolteacher on His Way from Work in Ekiti

Pandemonium in Ekiti state after Gunmen stormed one of its community to whisk a teacher away who was returning from work.

The teacher identified as Mr. Festus Olatunde Oke was on Monday abducted along Ise-Ikere road as he returned from work, NAN reports.

Nigerian big boy, Hushpuppi says he isn't helping anyone anymore as promised as he shows off $500,000

Lol! It seems Malaysia-based Nigerian big boy, Ray Hushpuppi isn't happy with the story we shared that he flee social media after failing to fulfill his promise to his fans with educational related issues.

He has shown off off $500, 000 on his Snapchat saying he isn't helping any anymore as promised.

Aww! Drake gets huge tattoo of British Nigerian singer, Sade Adu (Photos)

Mr Lover, Lover as we use to call him, Drake just got a huge tattoo of British Nigerian singer, Sade Adu, on his rib cage.

A Swedish Tattoo artist shared the photo on his page and said; 

Governor Fayose stops by roadside buka to enjoy some 'pepper rice'

Ekiti state Governor, Ayo Fayose pictured eating rice by the roadside in Ado Ekiti. He is one governor that knows how to mingle with his community. See another photo below:

Our democracy under threat, Senate says as SGF shuns invitation

The Senate on Wednesday raised the alarm that the failure of the executive to answer legislative summons would end democracy in the country.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, stated this in an interview with The PUNCH, while reacting to a letter written by the Secretary to the Government of the  Federation, Mr. Babachir Lawal.

Video: I’m The Reason Mavins Boss Is Making Money, Eedris Abdulkareem Comes For Don Jazzy

Controversial rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem has said that new artistes like Don Jazzy are making a lot of money because of sacrifices old artistes like himself made.

In an interview with Hip TV, Abdulkareem said the Mavins boss was stranded in London, but only became successful as soon as he came back to Nigeria.

DRAMA! Man Pays Prostitute With Fake Currency After Having S*x With Her in Lagos

A man who dared to compensate a prostitute with fake currency after having s*x in Lagos, has gotten himself into serious trouble.

Frank Igwe, a 30-year-old man, who allegedly used some fake Nigerian currency to pay a  s*x worker for her services, was on Wednesday charged before a Yaba Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos.

According to Vanguard, the accused, whose address was not given, is facing a charge of unlawful possession of fake currency.

Photos: Man's ear chopped off after his attempt to separate fight in Abia state goes wrong

The unthinkable happened to a peacemaker when he jumped in to separate a fight at a birthday party in Abia state last weekend. Young man lost a huge chunk of his ear which was sliced off during the commotion.

According to Facebook user Iroegbu Emenike who shared the story:

Anti-Amnesty International protesters caught sharing money (Photos)

Protesters on Monday barricaded the Abuja office of Amnesty International, demanding the international organisation leave Nigeria within the next 24 hours. 

The protesters, were however caught sharing money today, after their outing.

Family go unclad for their 3 generations photo shoot

The things people do to get attention this days.Family go unclad for their 3 generations photoshoot.

Click HERE to see full photo

Lesbian couple share loved up photos, proudly announce their love for one another in Delta State (Photos)

Nigerian-based lesbian couple, Lawrencia Aligasi and Parpistud shared these loved-up photos, as they went shopping in Delta State.

This two are proud Nigerian lesbian couple based in Warri.

Finally, Dr Allwell Orji’s body recovered from Lagos lagoon

The body of Dr. Allwell Orji, who jumped off Third Mainland bridge into the Lagos lagoon on Sunday, March 19, has now been recovered after days of intensive search.

Dr Allwell Orji’s remains were recovered around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, around the CMS area of the lagoon by officers of the Lagos State Police marine.

Jeez! Student allegedly hangs self after he got dumped by girlfriend (Photos)

A Ugandan High school student hanged himself in an apparent suicide after being reportedly dumped by his girlfriend.

According to an online report, the young man could not bear the heartbreak after reportedly receiving a letter from his estranged bae - telling him she has found another new boyfriend.

Wawu! Nigeria tops list of African countries whose women bleach their skin

Nigeria is number one on the list of African countries whose women bleach their skin.

See list as compiled by World Health Organization

Three students of Baze University, die in tragic car accident on their way to school

Umar Rahamaniya, Sadiq and Mashkur Tambuwal, yesterday, died in a car crash on their way to school.

Concerned Female Fan writes open letter to Tonto Dikeh

A concerned Tonto Dikeh's fan, Elizabeth have written an open letter to her. See letters below:

Governor Amosun: Wife-beaters in Ogun will be treated as criminals

The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has declared war on men who beat their wives in the state.

The Governor on Wednesday said any man found guilty will face prosecution and be treated as criminals in the state, going forward.

Amosun gave this declaration when he spoke at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, after an advocacy walk against gender-based violence organized by Women Arise in conjunction with the state government.

Photos: Women Protest As Fulani Herdsman Rapes 70-Year-Old Widow To Coma In Ebonyi

The women of Isu in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State on Wednesday stormed Abakaliki protesting against the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the area. The women who came in their numbers carrying placards with different inscriptions such as "Fulanis have destroyed all our crops and polluted our rivers and ponds,' ' Fulanis have humiliated us' among others, alleged that one of the herdsmen raped a 70- year-old widow to coma.

Remi Oguntuase: Fayose demolished my filling station because I’m an opposition figure

An Ado-Ekiti oil dealer, Chief Remi Oguntuase, (aka Remog) has described the demolition of his filling station under construction as “politically motivated, malicious and act of vendetta” by Governor Ayo Fayose.

Oguntuase popularly known in social and political circles as REMOG said he had valid papers and received clearance from regulatory agencies before he started constructing the demolished station located on Ilawe Road in Irona area of Ado Ekiti.

Boko Haram fighters regroups in 7 Trucks, 40 Motorcycles near Magumeri in Borno

Intelligence report coming from security sources in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital revealed that, about seven Hilux trucks and 40 motorcycles conveying the dreaded Islamic militants, Boko Haram, were seen last night heading to Yakku and Afari villages; about 30 kilometers away from Magumeri local government area, where the sect attacked last week.