Prof. Itse Sagay says many lawyers may end up as accused persons

The Chairman, the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has given an insight into practices that could turn a lawyer into an accused person and land him in jail.

Sagay spoke on Tuesday during a one-day workshop on ‘Anti-corruption, ethics of the legal profession and justice sector’.

The event was co-organised by the Nigerian Bar Association and the PCAC.

In his contribution, S‎agay described lawyers as “social engineers” whose failure to live up to the expectation of their callings‎ could lead to anarchy, chaos and poverty.

Lagos State Governor vows to make Badagry Africa's hub of tourism

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday presided over the State Executive Council Meeting held at the VIP Chalet in Badagry, just as he said that his administration has fine-tuned plans to make the ancient town of Badagry a hub of tourism and resort enterprise in Africa within the next 18 to 24 months.

The Governor, who spoke to journalists shortly after embarking on an inspection tour, said his administration would spare nothing to make Badagry a flashpoint for developmental projects in the State.

The Governor said, “Our eyes are set on Badagry, let’s do something for the future. We are going to open up Badagry forever.” Governor Ambode, who was accompanied by all members of the State Executive Council, also inspected ongoing projects and other government establishments in Badagry which according to him was an immediate response to the questions and suggestions from the 2016 Second Quarter Town Hall Meeting which held at the Muslim Community Praying Ground in Badagry on Tuesday.

Dallas Cowboys tops Real Madrid & Barcelona on Forbes 50 Most Valuable Sports teams (Full list)

NFL team Dallas Cowboys are now the most valuable sports team in the World according to Forbes annual list of most Valuable sports franchises released this week. This is the first time since Forbes began compiling their annual top 50 lists of the most valuable sports teams in the world, that a non-football team will be topping it's list. Manchester United held the crown of most valuable in 2011 and 2012, and Real Madrid did so the last three years, but on this occasion American football outfit Dallas Cowboys rank first with a value of $4billion (£3.31bn), up 25%. 

Burna Boy: "I got a lot of enemies, some of them used to be my friends"

Everyone's got enemy nah ... Burna who are you sending this message to?

FCT Minister slam for his response towards Deaconess Eunice Olawale’s Murder

Minister of the FCT, Malam Muham­mad Musa Bello has come under attack and criticism for keeping quiet over the killing of a popular female preacher in Kubwa by yet to be known, persons.

The killing took place Sat­urday morning when the woman, Deaconess Eunice Olawale, went out around 5:00 am for evangelism as usual.

A man who simply identified himself as Mr. Matthew decried the attitude of the FCT Minister whom he said has not taken any action, or visited the family since the incident happened.

Two-Storey Building Collapses near Onitsha, Seven persons killed

Seven persons were feared killed on Wednesday as a two-storey building collapsed at Ogidi, near Onitsha.

A source said three persons died on the spot while four died on the way to the hospital. Many others sustained varied degrees of injuries.

The two-storey building, which was still under construction at Ikenga Ndiagu village, Ogidi in Idemili North Local government Area of the state, trapped some workers when it collapsed.

CCB reveal Buratai’s $1.5m Dubai Mansion Declared in Wife’s Name

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has opened up on the acquisition of $1.5 million mansions by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai.

The bureau said its records showed that the assets of Buratai in Dubai were declared in his wife’s name.

The CCB made the clarification in a July 11 letter by Mrs. Ijeanuli Arinze Ofor, to Ugochukwu Osuagwu of St. Francis Xavier Solicitors and Advocates in Abuja.

Osuagwu had requested information on Buratai “pursuant to Section 1 and 4 of the Freedom of Information Act 2011.

PHOTO: Transgender Woman nab recording 18 year old woman in a changing room

A transgender woman, 43-year-old Shauna Patricia Smith has been accused of taking photos of another woman while she was changing clothes inside a dressing room at a Target store in southeast Idaho. The Bonnevile County Sheriff's Office said that Smith is in custody on a felony video voyeurism charge.

Police said, on Monday, an 18 year old woman saw someone taking pictures of her while she was inside a changing room at the Target in Ammon. 

"The victim noticed the subject reaching over the wall of the changing room with a cell phone taking pictures," police wrote in a news release.

Iyanya bluntly denies fighting with Ubi Franklin (See Comment)

So they are not fighting and he is leaving the record label? Even if your contracts expires aren't you suppose to renew? 

(PHOTOS) Russell and Ciara Wilson looks perfect at the 2016 ESPYS

Russell Wilson and his beautiful wife Ciara look elegant as they made their first first red carpet appearance after their wedding. Also Basketballer Steph Curry and Wife had a group photo with the Wilson's.

Solange Knowles poses with her cute son, Juelz ...

So much resemblance between them! 

Jay Z’s assistant Memphis Bleek files for bankruptcy... says he has only $100 to his name!

Jay-Z's protégé Malik Cox, popularly known as Memphis Bleek has filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and he claims that he has just $100 in cash. He filed the paperwork in the US Federal Court in New Jersey on March 14th. He told the court that his assets totaled just $274,190, and his liabilities total $384,804.91. Is this another trend of bankrupcy game ? To think he is Jay Z's close ally and filing for bankrupcy sounds weird!

See the list of his assets after below:

Ladies, Come Learn some Beauty Tips from Former Miss World 1993 ... She looks incredible at age 40

Who wouldn't want to have looks and figure of this Miss World 1993 and former Minister of Youth and Culture in Jamaica, Lisa Hanna. Well you the chance ... 

Lisa reveals the secrets to her youthful looks.

Stunning Photos of Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and his family

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa who turned 57th on July Friday 8, is pictured with his wife, children and sons-in-law. So much style in these photos, big ups to the photographer!

Kylie Jenner distinguishes her online and real life as she graces the cover of Allure magazine

In an interview with Allure magazine, Kylie Jenner let it be known that what people see online about her life isn't how she is in real life. 

In the August issue she said: 

Festus Keyamo says DR. Ikpeazu is operating illegally as Governor of Abia State

Read his statement below...

On Monday, 27th day of June, 2016 the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja (Per Hon. Justice O. E. Abang) nullified the nomination of Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu as the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party for the 2015 Gubernatorial Election of Abia State and also his subsequent election as Governor of Abia State. 

The Court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue a Certificate of Return to Dr. Sampson Uchechukwu Ogah, who scored the second highest number of votes in the primaries that produced Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu. 

Senate passes Bill to protect Persons with Disabilities

The Senate yesterday passed a bill which prohibits any form of discrimination against persons with disabilities. Although the bill was passed in the 6th and 7th Assembly, it was not signed into law for one reason or the other, and the Senate however hopes there will be a change in status quo this time.

According to Senate President Bukola Saraki, the "Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill (2016) (SB 22)" is a highly significant bill that seeks to curb the abuse in all forms of Nigerians with disabilities. Most importantly, it seeks to promote the respect of the rights of all Nigerians with disabilities.

Scary! Mammoth Python killed, slaughtered and prepared for consumption in Akwa Ibom

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Emeka Okudo shared these photos via Facebook. According to him, this Python was killed in Oron, Akwa Ibom. It was then cut into pieces and cooked by some people in the area.

Lol, some funny Nigerians says it would be a huge waste of protein if the python is not eating especially in this prevailing economic situation and he said Lizard is next *puke*

Ogun State Governor fire commissioner for unacceptable behaviour

Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, today terminated the appointment of the Commissioner IV in the State Civil Service Commission, Ebenezer Oluwole Olubena for misconduct. A statement from the secretary to the state government, Taiwo Adeoluwa, states that Olubena has been ordered to immediately hand over all government property and documents in his possession to the Permanent Secretary at the Commission immediately. The act of misconduct by the dismissed commissioner was however not stated.

Ogun State Governor fire commissioner for unacceptable behaviour

Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, today terminated the appointment of the Commissioner IV in the State Civil Service Commission, Ebenezer Oluwole Olubena for misconduct. A statement from the secretary to the state government, Taiwo Adeoluwa, states that Olubena has been ordered to immediately hand over all government property and documents in his possession to the Permanent Secretary at the Commission immediately. The act of misconduct by the dismissed commissioner was however not stated.

Photos from Jose Mourinho first training session with Manchester United

Jose Mourinho has started his rebuilding work at Mancherter United and was on Wednesday pictured smiling while he trained his squad at the club's Carrington base. New signings Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly joined the training but Zlatan Ibrahimovic didn't partake as he's still on holiday following his participation at Euro 2016.

Spotted also was Juan Mata, do you think he will leave United this season?

Rio Olympics: Blessing Okagbare, Ogunlewe top 35-member Nigeria list (Full List)

Blessing Okagbare and Seye Ogunlewe top the list of 35 athletes selected by the Athletic Federation of Nigeria to represent the country at next month's Olympics in Rio. Brazil.

Blessing Okagbare, reigning common wealth double champion and former African 100m record holder will compete in the 100m, 200m and long jump events according to a statement released by Olukayode Thomas, AFN head of Media and Communication. 

See the full list of athletes selected by the AFN below ...

Ground Break: Nigerian Surgeon Discovers Cure for Malaria

The adult human facial sebum (oil) contains potent mosquito repellent properties, says a Nigerian facial surgeon, Dr. Bayo Aluko-Olokun.

Aluko-Olokun, a facial surgeon at the Department of Facial Surgery, National Hospital, Abuja, made this known yesterday in Abuja.

The expert said he made the discovery after conducting studies at the National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria, Lagos, in 2015, by testing the reaction of life mosquitoes to sebum-coated paper.

According to him, he applied the sebum to a piece of paper and placed it beside another with no substance applied in a transparent 70ml glass bottle.

Ex Burundi Minister, Hafsa Mossi assassinated

Former Burundian government minister and spokeswoman, Hafsa Mossi, was assassinated in the country's capital, Bujumbura today July 13th. Burundian police spokesperson, Pierre Nkurikiye, who confirmed the incident on twitter said

“Hon. Mossi assassinated 10.30 in Gihosha in the east of Bujumbura by two criminals in a vehicle,” 

See the Photos of a young Kenyan lady swimming in stacks of cash that's trending on social media

Photos of a Kenyan lady swimming on piles of cash, posing and flaunting stacks of notes are currently making the rounds on social media. The young woman identified as Lisa Martinez has raised eyebrows with many questioning her source of wealth.

CJTF leader Abba Kalli explains why he left the group ... Says he's back again with the group!

The Chairman and founder of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) Abba Aji Kalli has revealed his reasons for leaving the group in a new Facebook posted today. Kalli also announced that following series of meetings with the stakeholders, elders and concerned citizens of the state, he has withdrawn his earlier statement and once again resumed duty as the state coordinator CJTF.

PHOTOS: Khloe Kardashian looking Hot in Her flimsy top

The Reality Star was spotted in LA as she arrived the studios to film KUWTK. Her movement looks as though she was dancing ... Don't take away her sexy curves!

Regina Askia-Wiliams shares photos of her daughter which looks like her throwback Pictures

What a resemblance!!! The Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria/American-based nurse, Regina Askia-Wiliams shared these photos of her daughter, via her Facebook page today. Stephanie Hornecker is a carbon copy of her mum!

Actress Mercy Aigbe-Gentry says She wears bum shorts so that girls will not snatch my husband

In a recent radio interview, actress Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, says she wears bum shorts at home so that "toothpick leg" girls will not snatch her husband from her. Her colleague, Adunni Ade who was also on the set of the interview had earlier said she will not wear booty shorts in her home as it was inappropriate.

When Adunni asked Mercy if she wears booty shorts at home, Mercy said "I wear bumshots so that all those toothpick leg girls will not snatch my husband. I do oh...I do"she said. 

See video below:

Calvin Harris slams his ex, Taylor Swift on Twitter over Song Copyright

This morning TMZ did a report claiming Taylor Swift wrote and recorded a demo for Calvin Harris & Rihanna's hit song 'This Is What You Came For'. Taylor's reps later confirmed the report to People and that was when the famous DJ took off his gloves and came for Taylor and her team on Twitter.