$2.1m seized cash: Ex-NHIS boss appears before EFCC

Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Olufemi Thomas has voluntarily submitted himself to EFCC, to clear the air on the $2.1million cash seized at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja- Lagos.

One Mr. Ibiteye Bamidele (pictured above), a bureau de change operator who was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for being in possession of the $2.1m cash suspected to be laundered,  had implicated the ex-NHIS boss.

Two ISIS-bound Nigerian men arrested in India (photo)

Two young Nigerian men, Imran Kabeer 24 and Sani Jamiliu 25, both from Kano state, were arrested today August 7th in India as they made their way allegedly to join the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq

According to reports, the young men were arrested at the India-Pakistan border as they made to scale a barbed wire fence. When interrogated by India's Border Security Force officials, Imran and Sani said they were on their way to Pakistan and then to Iraq to join ISIS but when searched, they had no valid travel documents to enter Pakistan but it was found that they had entered India on August 6th.

Photos: Another drunk police officer sighted in Lagos

This drunk mobile police man was seen in Amuwo Odofin area in Lagos state today. He was so intoxicated his colleague had to hold him. Another photo after the cut...

300th Anniversary Celebration of The House Martell in Lagos

Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses, is celebrating its 300th Anniversary with a yearlong calendar of high caliber events which kicked off with a glittering celebration at the historic Palace of Versailles in France. To herald the landmark celebration in Nigeria, Martell Cognac will host eighty discerning guests to an evening like no other on Saturday 8th August 2015.

Taraji P. Henson shows off major cleavage in plunging black dress

The Empire star wore a little black dress with extreme plunging neckline that showed off major boobs as she attended a FOX TCA event to celebrate the upcoming second season of Empire yesterday..

‘Excessive drinking of Red Bull is making me blind’- British Mum

A jobless 26 year old British mum of 3 says she is going blind due to drinking too much Red Bull, an addiction she says she spends almost $13,000 of her benefits from the Govt, per year on it.

      

Anambra police arrest over 40 students for kidnapping and cult activities

40 suspects accused of involvement in criminal activities, including cultism, kidnapping, car snatching and vandalism, were paraded on Wednesday by the Anambra State Police Command.

Parading the suspects, the Commissioner of Police, Hosea Karma, said the cultists, aged between 14 and 16 years, were students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and the Federal Polytechnic, Oko.

Police arraign the lecturer who raped the 18 year old Unilag admission seeker

The police on Thursday arraigned a part-time lecturer, Afeez Baruwa, for allegedly raping an 18-year-old admission seeker. An accusation Baruwa said was false, he said the act was consensual.

 

The 42-year-old lecturer was arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Lagos on Thursday.

The 18 year old victim and her father were in the court premises with agony written on their faces.

Groom sues his bride for not being pretty enough

An Algerian groom took his bride to court just a day after their marriage, accusing her of not looking as pretty as before the wedding and of cheating him with much make-up.

The groom, who is seeking $20,000 damages, told court in the capital Algiers that he was shocked when he got up in the next morning and found that his wife looked so different, that he could not recognise her.

Bigamist and his 'first' wife charged in death of his pregnant wife

 

A bigamist and one of his wives have been charged on Thursday with the murder of his other wife, who was nine months pregnant with his child.

The pair, Christopher Matthew Henderson, 40 and Rhonda Carlson, 42, of New Market, Alabama, have also been charged in connection with the murder of three other people.
Kristen Chambers Henderson, 35, was found dead along with her son, Clayton Chambers, 8, her mother, Jean Smallwood, 67, and Kristen's nephew, Eli Sokolowski, who was one-year-old. 

3 die as thugs loyal to monarchs clash in Ogun State

3 people were killed during a clash between hoodlums reportedly loyal to 2 rival monarchs in the Ijoko, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The two monarchs, Oba Abdulfatahi Matanmi and Oba Lasisi Ogunseye, had been at loggerheads for years over who had sovereignty over the community, with both sides attacking each other.

Bounty hunters mistakenly target sheriff's home

A group of bounty hunters searching for a wanted fugitive only realized they picked the wrong house Tuesday, when the angry local police chief emerged, shirtless.

NorthStar Fugitive Recovery owner Brent Farley, 43, was charged with criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct after his group and another contingent of bounty hunters mistakenly targeted the home of Phoenix police chief Joseph Yahner.

Photos: Ex-bankers get 91 years in prison for N114.6million fraud

Press statement from EFCC below...

Justice Ibrahim Mairiga of the Kebbi State High Court has convicted Suleiman Ibrahim Musa, Bilyaminu Usman and Lawal Suleiman on a 16-count charge bordering on conspiracy, forgery, theft and criminal breach of trust brought against them by the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and sentenced them to 91 years in prison.

Choi! As spotted in Lagos today

This girl was spotted behind a mini truck this morning. The pick-up back cover was suspended with a wedge at one end and a stick at the other end at Isheri-Idimu in Lagos this Morning. See more photos after the cut...

Amazing! In 2009: he tweeted 'Facebook turned me down' In 2014: he sold his company to Facebook for $21.8bn

Meet Brian Action. In 2009, he applied for a job in both Facebook and Twitter and was turned down by both companies. 5 years later, Facebook bought his company, Whatsapp, for $21.8billion.

Beyoncé denies buying $475k diamond encrusted shoe

Earlier this week, there were reports that Beyonce had bought a pair of House of Borgezie diamond encrusted Princess Constellation stilettos for an eye watering $475k after the owner of the British shoe company blabbed in an interview that she bought it to wear for her next video shoot.

Brains and Beauty: Meet Peace Hyde, the smoking West African correspondent for Forbes Africa!

Who said that women cannot be beautiful and smart at the same time is mistaken! The stunning British/Ghanaian TV personality Peace Hyde has been trending on headlines this week when she was unveiled as the West Africa Correspondent for Forbes Africa.

Exotic dancer dies after receiving tainted booty shots in an illegal hotel procedure

A popular exotic dancer from St Louis who went by the stage name Mulani Mulan died from fake booty injection. 22 year old Daysha Philips (pictured above) died a few days after she and three other women received illegal buttock injections in a hotel room near Lambert Airport in St Louis.

Youth Corper who died in Service buried today (photos)

Emaeyak Uwem, who died in service in Ekiti state, was buried today.She was buried in her uniform. She was a graduate of Business Admin of Heritage Polytechnic. May her soul rest in peace.

Finally! Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux wed (photos)

TMZ is reporting that Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are married after being engaged for years.

Photos: Meet the Vivacious Lady Tajé !

The 25year old experienced UK Trained Media Personnel is one to watch out for. A relentless media mogul bridging the gap in the Nigerian entertainment industry. A graduate of Buckingham University with a degree in media, communication and journalism; She has indeed carved a niche for herself by headlining radio and TV shows on BeatFM , Zebra TV & DZRPT TV And even going

Nigerians recount their secondary school days using funny memes

Check out this hilarious hashtag trending right now on twitter.. More when you continue...

'I’m not indebted to FCMB' - Sen. Hope Uzodimma

Press statement from the Nigerian Senator below...

Senator Hope Uzodimma has absolved himself from indebtedness to the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited, insisting that he has neither borrowed from the bank nor been notified of any indebtedness by FCMB. Reacting to the list of alleged delinquent debtors released by First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited on Wednesday, Uzodimma challenged the bank to provide details of his so-called indebtedness to it.

Tiannah styling stuns with Elegante Kidz at Africa Fashion Week

It was a fashion Fest at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2015 Fashion lovers were wowed and kept asking for more when serial Entrepreneur and CEO Toyin Lawani of Tiannah styling showcased Elegante Kids - The Gladys collection.

Interesting 'before before' photo of Governor Wike bowing to Amaechi

This was when current governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike saw former governor Rotimi Amaechi as his 'Oga at the Top'...Now levels have 'shange'...:-)

Chris Brown demands second paternity test

Chris Brown is reportedly demanding a second paternity test after his babymama Nia Guzman asked a judge to order supervised visits with him and their daughter Royalty claiming the child's safety was at risk during visits with Chris following the robbery at his home.

According to Nia's attorney, who spoke with Hollywood Life, Chris recently asked a judge to order a second paternity test so he can be sure once and for all that Royalty is his daughter. This is coming a month after the singer took legal steps to establish paternity and have his name placed on Royalty's birth certificate instead of Nia's current boyfriend, Brazil 'King Bah' Riesling.

Golden Chance Lotto sub agents awards in Lagos

It was reward galore recently in Lagos as one Nigeria's most valued and trusted lotto company Golden Chance Lotto did the impossible by rewarding its loyal Agents and customers for their support over the months. 

The reward was targeted at Sub Agents who had performed excellently over the course of the last 3 months. The event which was witnessed by a large crowd had many of the Sub Agent carting away ten Keke Marwa, Deep Freezers, Flat Screen Television and Cash. 

Official photos from Stephanie Linus 'Dry' movie...

On Sunday 2nd August, movie industry enthusiasts, key stake holders and lots of guests gathered at the Silverbird Cinema in Lagos for Stephanie Linus’s ‘Dry’ Movie Premiere. Guests at the premiere included Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, Sola Sobowale, Mo Abudu, Ruth Osime, Nkiru Anumudu, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Ray Kyles - British Deputy High Commissioner, Representatives from the Canadian Embassy, Representatives from the US Consulate amongst others. See the pics after the cut

Photos: Desmond Elliot & other Lagos House of Assembly members at US conference for legislators

Honorable Desmond Elliot and other members of the Lagos state House of Assembly are currently in the US for a US conference for legislators holding in Washington DC. Continue to see more photos ..

All NNPC Group Executive Directors fired

Barely 24 hours after a new group Managing director was appointed for NNPC, the Executive Directors of the oil corporation have been sacked effective immediately while their replacements have been appointed by the Federal government .

The GEDs fired are Mr. Ian Udoh leading Refining and Petrochemicals, Mr. Adebayo Ibirogba leading the Engineering and Technical team, Dr. David Ige leading Gas and Power, Dr. Attahir Yusuf leading Business Development; Dr. Dan Efebo leading Corporate Services, Mr. Bernard Otti in charge of Finance and Accounts, Ms. Aisha Abdurrahman leading Commerce and Investments, and

Transsexual Mia Isabella finally admits affair with rapper, Tyga

A few weeks ago, there were reports in the media that Tyga had a sexual relationship with transsexual actress Mia Isabella after steamy text messages between them leaked online. Last night Mia kinda admitted the rumors were true in an instagram post where she accused Tyga of spinning the story in the media to make himself look like the victim and her the villain. What she wrote after the cut...

Buhari approves actions to fast-track environmental clean-up of Ogoniland- Presidency

Press statement from Presidency

In keeping with his avowed commitment to working for the development and well-being of all Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja approved several actions to fast-track the long delayed implementation of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Report on the environmental restoration of Ogoniland. 

The actions approved by President Buhari, based on recommendations to him by the Executive Director of UNEP, the UNEP Special Representative for Ogoniland, Permanent Secretaries of the Federal Ministries of Environment and Petroleum Resources, and other stakeholders, include the amendment of the Official Gazette establishing the Hydrocarbon Pollution Restoration Project (HYPREP) to reflect a new governance framework comprising a Governing Council, a Board of Trustees and Project Management.

The President further approved that the HYPREP Governing Council should be composed as follows:
Ministry of Petroleum Resources - One R

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN UNIBEN POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE FOR 2015/2016 ACADEMIC SESSION

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) POST-UTME Screening Exercise for 2015/2016 Academic Session will take place between 17th August, 2015 and 2nd September, 2015 in designated centres within Ugbowo Campus of the University. The Screening Exercise shall be conducted using the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. All candidates are expected to be seated, latest one hour before the stipulated time for the screening exercise.

PLEASE NOTE: Only candidates who

Senate confirms new Service Chiefs

After 4 hours of screening behind closed doors, the newly appointed Service Chiefs have been confirmed by the Senate. Senate President Bukola Saraki said their screening showed they were all appointed based on merit.

Borno elders demand apology from Jonathan over killing of state residents by Boko Haram

The Borno Elders Forum have demanded an apology from former President Jonathan over the death of Borno state residents during the various Boko Haram attacks under his administration.

The Elders in a statement signed by their chairman Amb. Usman Gaji Galtimari released today August 4th, said the recent remarks by immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh showed that the Nigerian military were not adequately equipped by the Johnathan Administration in the fight against Boko Haram.

Photo: LASTMA officials challenge police for driving against traffic in Lagos

This happened in Lagos this evening. Quite bold of the LASTMA officials..nobody should be above the law...

Another day to remember these boys. May they continue to rest in peace!

See How A Male Teacher Punished 2 Female Students

This is how a male teacher punished two female students for failing to do corrections. This has got to be one of the worst punishments I’ve seen in a long time. Not nice at all! And what is he even looking at? Mtcheeeew

Okada Riders Abduct And Mercilessly Beat Up A Security Man In Lagos

A Man O’War officer attached to a security post in Ikate Roundabout in the Lekki area of Lagos State, Ibrahim Busari, has been beaten up by some commercial motorcyclists (popularly called okada riders), who reportedly abducted him. It was learnt that Busari and his colleagues were controlling traffic caused by an accident in the area when they seized a motorcycle from one Mohammed Mukaila, for allegedly riding against the traffic (popularly called one-way). It was gathered that the motorcycle belonged to one Ahmed Saleh. The operatives were said to have taken the impounded motorcycle to their office.

This Is Serious! Groom Sues Bride For Not Looking 'Pretty' Without Makeup

file photo

Makeup can do tricks to make the most average looking person pretty, but an Algerian groom shocked everyone when he sued his wife for ‘tricking him into’ marriage using makeup as her ‘weapon’. According to Emirates 24/7, the groom took his bride to court just a day after their marriage, accusing her of not looking as pretty as she looked before the wedding. He blamed her of cheating him with makeup. The newly wed is seeking $20,000 in damages. He told a court in the capital Algiers that he was shocked when he got up in the next morning and found that his wife looked so different he could not recognise her.

The groom reportedly sw

Photos: US Judicial officials meet with Nigerian military authorities

A delegation of the United States Judicial Committee of the Congress has met with the officials of the Federal Ministry of Defence and the Service Chiefs as part of US efforts to enhance cooperation between the two countries in tackling Boko Haram insurgency.

California police drag man out of the way of an oncoming train

Two police officers saved a man from being hit from an oncoming train and the dramatic rescue was all caught on video. 

Dep. Lance Whitted, from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s office, pulled a driver to safety Monday night, just seconds before a commuter train came down the tracks in Sunnyvale, California. 

Photos: Two high school students killed in dormitory fire

2 students of Stephjoy Boys Christian High School in Ndeiya, Kiambu County, Kenya died early yesterday morning Monday August 3rd after a fire broke out in their dormitory. Ian Kamau, 16 and Edwin Mugo, 15 perished in the fire while eight others were injured.