Prime Minister Theresa May announces UK early general election on June 8

British Prime Minister, Theresa May is making headlines worldwide as she stunned the world by announcing she is to seek an early general election.

In an unexpected statement a few minutes ago at Downing street, she said she was starting the process of calling a vote on June 8, 2017 less than halfway through the government's term. 

Five Occupants of Osborne Towers Where EFCC Discovered N13 Billion Under Probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is on the trail of some high-profile tenants of the Osborne towers where it found $43.4 million, £27,000 and N23 million at House 6, Apartment 7B, The Nation reveals. So far, four of the tenants have been quizzed while a petition is pending against the fifth.

According to the report, the building, it was learnt, had been under surveillance because of the tenants. Sources said a whistle-blower alerted the EFCC about the apartment in which the huge cash was recovered. When the EFCC moved in, a source said, it was unaware that the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) had a Safe Apartment there.

Ladies, Here Are Six Types of Side Chicks Trying to Lure Your Husband Away in Nigeria

Ifeanyi Ifebi Emmanuel thought it would do ladies a whole lot of good to understand some set of side chicks whose aim is to lure your husband away from you.

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Senator Explains Why He Was Stoned by His Constituents

 

The senator, who alongside other public officials, was stoned by irate protesters in his constituency has given reasons for the Saturday incident (Missed It? Read Here).

According to Premium Times, Abu Ibrahim (APC, Katsina south) blamed his political opponents for the disruption of Saturday’s All Progressives Congress, APC, rally in Funtua.

Notorious Prison Inmate, 'Overall General' Dumps Islam, Converts to Christianity in Port Harcourt

A notorious prison inmate popularly called 'Overall General' of Port Harcourt Maximum Security Prison, Adeosun Kazeem, has converted to Christianity after dumping Islam.

Kazeem was sent to prison after he committed murder in 2007 while serving in the Nigerian Army. He renounced his Muslim faith after participating in the birthday celebration of General Overseer of Apostolic Army, Bishop Winning Willy Bunting.

Say What | Wife Beats Husband Mercilessly Then Chase Him Out of His House (Photo)

A 67-year-old man claims his wife of decades and their son beat and chased him away from their matrimonial home in Kanjuku village in Githunguri, Kiambi County Kenya.

According to edaily, Mwaniki Nding'uri also claims that his wife is plotting to forcefully acquire a 20-acre parcel of land that he inherited from his wealthy mother, who died several years ago. His wife was suspected to have hired unknown people to destroy a large coffee plantation belong to him.

Watch as Mercy Johnson use her BIG Booty to send Fans into Frenzy (VIDEO)

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson as we all know is a talented actor but never did we know she can also dance using her bootylicious curves to send fans to frenzy.

Obasanjo bribed each lawmaker that supported third term bid with N50m – Ex-Rep reveals

Erstwhile member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Haruna Yerima, has disclosed that former president Olusegun Obasanjo gave N50m bribe to every member of the fifth National Assembly who supported his third term bid.

The Borno-born former lawmaker, who stated this at the 34th Aminu Kano Annual Memorial Symposium held in Kano, revealed that while some members turned down the money, others collected it.

Middlesbrough 1 Arsenal 2: Alexis Sanchez inspires Arsenal to victory at boro (Watch Highlights)

Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil scored to help Arsenal to a 2-1 win at Middlesbrough on Monday.

Despite starting with just three defenders, Arsenal got off to a slow start. But Sanchez sparked his side to life with a superb free kick in the 42nd minute.

Troops rescue 1,623 persons held captives by Boko Haram

Nigerian troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA DOLE, assisted by ten civilian JTF, rescued a total of 1,623 persons held captive by members of the Boko Haram terrorists group. 

According to a statement released last night by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman, the successful rescue operation was based on information received, yesterday by the troops by the civilian JTF intimating them to act for the safety of the captives.

APC blasts Wike, Fayose, Fani-Kayode for linking Amaechi to the $43 million recovered by EFCC

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has blasted the state Governor, Nyesom Wike; his Ekiti State counterpart, Ayodele Fayose; and a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, for linking the recovered $43 million to Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.

The party in a statement issued by its Chairman, Chief Davies Ikanya, through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, described the accusation as mischievous, wicked, diabolical, evil and a desperate attempt to run down an innocent man.

MEND wants Reps to summon Former President GEJ over Malabu oil deal

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) on Monday hailed the decision of the House of Representatives to summon former President Goodluck Jonathan on the controversial Malabu oil deal.

MEND, in an online statement issued by its Spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, alleged that ex-President Jonathan received $200 million as kickback from the oil deal while urging the federal lawmakers to compel Jonathan’s appearance

George Akume: Only a blind person will say Buhari has done nothing

A former governor of Benue State and serving senator of the Federal Republic, George Akume, has fired back at those criticising President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to deliver on his campaign promises.

Akume said anyone who is saying Buhari has achieved nothing since he assumed office is either blind or too myopic to see anything good about the current government.

Rotimi Amaechi threatens sue Fani-Kayode, Fayose’s aide

The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has given a seven-day ultimatum to the former Aviation minister, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode; and Mr. Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, to publicly apologise and pay the sum of N1.25 billion to him (Amaechi) for linking him to the seized Ikoyi N13 billion.

Amaechi had through his lawyer, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), written to Fani-Kayode and Olayinka, claiming that he (Amaechi) had been defamed by messages on the duos Twitter timeline concerning the controversy surrounding the recovered money.

We’re not losing any sleep over your threat to sue - Fani-Kayode replies Amaechi

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Transportation has replied the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi over his threat to sue him for 750 million naira.

Fani-Kayode in an email to newsmen said that he was not losing any sleep over Amaechi’s threat to sue and that when he gets any letter from Amaechi’s lawyer he will respond.

North Korea to continue missile test

North Korea will continue to test missiles, a senior official has said in Pyongyang, despite international condemnation and growing military tensions with the United States.

“We’ll be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis,” Vice Foreign Minister, Han Song-ryol, told the BBC.

He said that an “all-out war” would result if the U.S took military action.

Brighton and Hove Albion promoted to English Premier League

Brighton and Hove Albion will play in the English Premier League next season after Monday’s results in the second division Championship assured them of one of the two automatic promotion places.

Wiz Khalifa Spotted Walking Around Coachella With His New Girlfriend

Wiz Khalifa and a mystery woman were spotted during the second day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival after watching Lady Gaga perform. The pair exited the stage while holding hands.

Chelsea announce captain John Terry will leave at end of season

John Terry will seek to extend his career in the Premier League next season after Chelsea announced they would not be renewing their captain’s contract at Stamford Bridge, severing a 22-year association with the club.

The former England defender, who joined Chelsea’s youth ranks at 14, has played only 366 minutes in the Premier League under Antonio Conte this season after signing his latest one-year contract extension last May. Club and player released a joint statement on Monday confirming the long anticipated parting of the ways though Terry, who has considered moves to clubs in China, the United States and the Gulf in the recent past, has not ruled out moving to another English club next term.

Nigerian Couple welcome baby boy after 11 years of marriage (Photos)

A Nigerian couple from Nassarawa state has given birth to their first child after 11 years of marriage. According to a post shared on the Facebook page of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Sapele, Delta State, the couple Emmanuel Udemod and his wife welcomed their first child after 11 years of marriage. 

Twitter user brands OAP Gbemi a 'winch' for condemning Kemen's actions

A twitter user @amazingwoman47 seems not to be pleased with what OAP Gbemi shared about Kemen (disqualified #BBNaija housemates). Guess she went too far calling Gbemi a winch ...

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CoolFM OAP, Dotun weighs in on TBoss and Kemen’s issue trending on Twitter

Cool FM OAP, Dotun who is married to Dbanj's sister has reacted to TBoss and Kemen’s issue still trending on Twitter even after the show.

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Check out Kate Henshaw New Photo That Has Got Fans Talking

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw who is well for her fitness routine has got fans asking questions after she shared a new photo of herself, looking way trimmer.

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Huh! Nigerian model Rayat shows off her long legs, nipp*les & cameltoe in wet swimsuit

Nigerian model Ramatulai showed off her incredibly long legs and lithe body in a new photoshoot. The picture would have been finer if she didn't show off her nipples too...

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Family Goals! Actress Mercy Johnson shares lovely family photos

Award winning Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson shared adorable photos with her husband and kids to celebrate Easter. 

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Aww! Beautiful photo of Serena Williams’ fiancé, Alexis Ohanian carrying her

Tennis Champion, Serena Williams and his beau, Alexis Ohanian can't hide their love for each other at the moment. The couple who got engaged in December shared a love up photo of themselves enjoying some time at the beach

SHOCKING! Plane crashes on top of lorry unloading outside supermarket, 5 dead

A plane has crashed on top of a lorry unloading outside a branch of Lidl supermarket in Tires, Portugal killing all four people on board and at least one person on the ground.

At least one house is said to be on fire – as well as other vehicles in the car park – and more than 80 firefighters have rushed to the scene, Daily Mirror reports

Bus Carrying Deeper Life Members From Easter Retreat Gutted By Fire (Photo)

About 100 Deeper Life Bible Church members have escaped death when the LAGBUS conveying them from camp to Lagos burst into flames.

The chattered LAGUS, conveying worshippers coming from the National Deeper Life Retreat on Sunday, caught fire on Otedola Bridge, Berger area of Lagos.

Newly-sworn in LG Secretary murdered‎ in Akwa Ibom

Gunmen have killed the newly sworn-in Ukanafun Local Government Council Secretary in Akwa Ibom, Mr Ime Atakpa.

Atakpa was shot in his backyard at Ukanafun on Sunday.

His wife, Imo, who confirmed this to newsmen, said they went to Ukanafun for Easter service.

Popular James Bond actor dies

Actor Clifton James, who appeared as Sheriff JW Pepper in two James Bond films, has died at the age of 96. He died on Saturday due to complications from diabetes, close to his childhood home in Gladstone, Oregon.

James was best known for appearing alongside Sir Roger Moore in the Bond films Live and Let Die and The Man with the Golden Gun during the 1970s.