We Only Stole $200, Phones from Basketmouth's House - Robbers Confess (Photo)

More than two months after popular comedian, Bright Okpocha, AKA Basketmouth, was robbed in his home at Lekki, Lagos, the police have apprehended the suspects and paraded them before journalists at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters, Ikeja.

The leader of the three-man gang who attacked Basketmouth, 24-year-old Chibuzor Ugwu, explained that they simply stumbled on the comedian’s house during their robbery spree on September 7. Ugwu, an Enugu State indigene living in Anambra State but came to Lagos regularly on the sole mission of carrying out robberies, explained that he was an internet fraudster for three years before he ventured into robbery.


He said, “Anytime I came to Lagos, I took my gang to vandalise vehicles and steal auto parts. We normally targetted Toyota and Honda vehicles. “But the day we robbed Basketmouth’s house. We had operated on some vehicles in the area that day. We then peeped into a compound and saw a very nice car.

When we gained access into the compound, we realised we could make more money by robbing the occupants of the house. “We then used a bolt cutter to enter through the kitchen. It was when we entered the house that we realised that it was Basketmouth’s house. We saw the pictures of him and his family on the wall.”

According to Ugwu, who said he had done nothing else than internet fraud and robbery since he left secondary school, as soon as they saw Basketmouth, they believed they had hit the mother lode. The suspect said he pointed a gun he was holding at the comedian and told him to cooperate. He said they were shocked the comedian told them he had no cash at home.

Ugwu said, “We thought we were going to find millions of naira at the house. He was begging us not to hurt his family. He said he did not keep cash at home. But we told him to cooperate so that we would just operate peacefully and leave.

“We searched the whole apartment and found nothing. We only got a $200 note in his wallet along with the mobile phones in the house which he handed to us. “Eventually we left with the little we could find, we were not ready to hurt him because it was clear he was telling the truth when we searched everywhere and found no money.”

He said the phones collected in Basketmouth’s house were sold to a friend he identified as Osama at the Computer Village in Ikeja. Ugwu explained that he bought the gun he took to the operation for N80,000 in Benue State.

Saturday PUNCH leart that Ugwu entered the police net when he went to a police station to reclaim his vehicle that was impounded after he abandoned it on a road where it broke down at Ijeshatedo area of Lagos.

“I had abandoned the vehicle on the road for some days. When I went there to pick it, I was told the police had impounded it. When I went to the station to claim it, I did not know the police had previously arrested a friend of mine who knew about my robbery activities,” he said.

The friend he was talking about is 21-year-old Joseph Chimezie. Chiemezie said he met Ugwu in Anambra State at a joint.

“He is fond of buying drinks for young men at the joint. I told him that anytime he was leaving for Lagos, he should take me along with him so I could find a job,” he said.

He said the day he eventually left for Lagos with him, a member of Ugwu’s gang took him to Ilasamaja and handed him a bag containing guns. According to him, he was told to take the guns to a house but on the way, the police stopped him.

When they searched the bag, they found guns and arrested him. Chimezie said, “I don’t know about when they robbed Basketmouth. I did not follow them. I did not know that the police were looking for them. “When they handed me the bag containing the guns, I was afraid and would have droppped it and run away but I knew nowhere in Ilasamaja. All I wanted was to make a better life for myself in Lagos.”

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, said the suspects would soon be charged to court.

Seun Egbegbe Phone Theft: Shop Owners Finally Reveal Shocking Information about the Crime

Seun Egbegbe 

So many people would have thought that filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe, was perhaps, directing a movie when the news and pictures hit the internet that he was beaten for absconding with nine iphones at Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos.

Even as Egbegbe has denied the story describing it as “laughable and better left in the court of public opinion”, Saturday Beats visited the market earlier in the week where so many people gave an account of how the incident happened.


The shop, Kaaltech Innovations, has been under lock and key since the incident but when a reporter spoke to the owner of the shop, Kolawole Aleshinloye on telephone, he said he was out of town but the matter was with the police.

“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. My secretary has gone to the police station upon invitation. Anything you want, just go to Area F police command and ask for the IPO in charge.

“My boy was injured because he was being dragged by the car when they were trying to get away with the phones. The guy has written his statement and there is a formal petition from the Nigerian Police. The guy (Egbegbe) had never came to buy anything from my store before now and I don’t know him. I did not see him because I was not at the office but my staff attended to him. They were the one that took him to the police station. I just showed up at the police station but I am not an eye witness.

“I have never been involved in a robbery or theft case and sincerely I don’t know what to do and that is why the police is handling everything. I don’t have the time to handle this type of case. As I speak with you, I am about travelling out of the country. I missed my flight yesterday because of this issue.

I was on my way to the airport when this incident happened so if there is anything I need to do, my lawyers would handle the matter. We have an association in Computer Village; Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria; the members of the association were the ones that took him to the police station.”

But then, a shop owner who identified himself as Onyeka, said he witnessed what happened since his shop is directly opposite the scene of the incident. Onyeka described Egbegbe as a ‘bloody liar’ for denying that he was involved in the theft.

“I was around when it happened and the man cannot deny it. It happened and the man stole the phones. If it did not happen, why did he have a bloodied mouth? Those guys outside were the ones that beat him but they did not beat him up to stupor, they just ‘touched him small’. At about 11am, the man came to the store claiming that he wanted to buy some phones.

He had spoken to the sales girl but all of a sudden, he told them to pack the phones for him and that he would give them the money in his vehicle. As he got to his vehicle, he put the phones in the car and instead of him to bring out the money; he entered the vehicle which was already in motion. He was not alone in the car.

“The sales rep had to raise the alarm that the man was leaving with the goods. An SUV that was in front of his car had to stop to ensure that he did not run away with the phones and that was how they caught up with him and those with him in the vehicle.

If the SUV was not there, they would have absconded with the phones because the road was very free. He was already inside the car and the car was in motion. I think there were about two other people in the car with him. The vehicle was in motion and ready to zoom off, yet he claimed that he wanted to give someone money. The police came around and he was handed over to them,” Onyeka said.

Another shop owner who didn’t want his name in print, insisted he saw how Egbegbe rushed to his car with the phones and would have zoomed off.

“This guy is a liar. So is he saying he had over N2m in his car and he was going to bring the money from the car? Why didn’t he bring the money when he entered the shop or even tell the shop attendant to hold the phones while he got the money? The guy really wanted to outsmart the shop attendant but his luck ran out. Thats why we beat him silly,” he said.

Meanwhile in a telephone conversation with Egbegbe’s publicist, Saturday Beats learnt that he was arrainged on Thursday at a the Magistrate Court in Ikeja on a one count charge of theft but he has since met his one million naira bail condition.

His publicist further emphasised that Egbge is not in prison but resting somewhere in Ikeja, Lagos.

How Presidential Aircraft Handed Over to the Air Force Crashed in Markurdi (Photo)

The Presidential Jet crashed in Benue state 

The Nigerian Air Force on Friday made public details of how a presidential aircraft handed over to it by the presidency crashed following a ‘mishap while taxing’ in Makurdi, Benue State.

Air Force spokesperson, Ayodele Famuyiwa said that the incident happened last week after a successful mission.


“The attention of the Nigerian air force (NAF)has been drawn to media report on the crash of one of the Agusta Westland 101 helicopters handed over recently by the presidency,” he said.

He added: “Contrary to the crash report, it is pertinent to state that the mishap occurred while the helicopter was taxing after a successful mission. The incident happened last week on the tarmac at 33 Logistics Group, Makurdi.

“The NAF has since set-up a board of officers to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the incident.

The seven-man board is headed by Air-Vice Marshal Emmanuel Anebi. Details of the investigation would be communicated to the public as soon as the board concludes its assignment.”

Shocking: Barcelona Makes Unbelievable Move for Nigeria's Victor Moses... See New Details

Victor Moses 

Reports in Spain have indicated that Chelsea sensation Victor Moses has emerged as a shock target for Barcelona.

According to Spanish publication Sport, La Liga giants Barca have taken a fancy to the rejuvenated star and could turn to him to solve their problematic right-back position.


The Nigerian international has undergone a barnstorming transformation under Antonio Conte and has been one of the leading men for the table toppers. After spells on loan at Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham, the 25-year-old has finally established himself in the Blues line-up this season.

Playing at right wing-back, the ex-Crystal Palace youngster has excelled and become a firm fixture in the starting XI for the Premier League leaders. And his performances have not gone unnoticed.

Barcelona have been exploring a number of options due Aleix Vidal’s struggle to adapt to life at the Nou Camp – forcing them to use Sergi Roberto as right-back. Youngster Marlon was included in their squad instead of Vidal for the Champions League victory at Celtic in midweek, with the Chilean set to depart in January.

Moses has emerged as the surprise option for Barcelona. They have been following his breakthrough at Chelsea this season intensively – sending scouts to watch him three times.

A January move looks unlikely, with Conte desperate to keep the in-form ace in his eleven as the west London outfit close in on the title. But a switch in the summer could be on the cards. And what a turnaround that would be for Moses – a man so often forgotten around Stamford Bridge since his arrival in 2012.

His team-mate Branislav Ivanovic has also been watched by Barca, although he would be seen as a more short-term option.

OMG! Newborn Baby Found Stuffed Inside Plastic Bags and Dumped by the Roadside (Photos)

A newborn baby was reportedly found abandoned by the roadside on November 22, in Pakse, Champasak, a province in southwestern Laos, near the borders with Thailand and Cambodia.

The incident caused a stir in the area. The baby was stuffed into plastic bags with a rope tied tightly around its neck in suspected strangulation.

A Facebook user who posted the photos didn't indicate if the baby survived or not.

See more photos below:

Female Student Uses Falz as a Case Study for Her School Project... See How the Rapper Responded

Falz the Bahd Guy 

Popular Nigerian rapper and comic actor, Folarin Falana, better known by his stage name, Falz, has been used as a case study by a female Nigerian student in her final year school project.

The rapper who began his career while in secondary school after forming a group called 'The School Boys', took to his Instagram page and posted a screenshot of the front cover of the project, and captioned it: "Somebothy find deez babe for me plix."

Check on it below;

Drama in Cross River as Teachers Chase Students Out of School Over Unpaid Salaries (See Photos)

The students were chased out of school by the teachers 

Obudu LGA, home of the Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade is in the news again as teachers take the laws into their hands by closing down primary schools in the entire Local Government Area and took to the streets to protest 6 months of unpaid salaries.

Children who refused to go home also followed the procession of protesting teachers.


The teachers, some of which held placards with inscriptions on it, said that they are taking the law into their hands because "enough is enough."

Talking to my correspondent on the sideline, one of the teachers said that she has been very upset that "for the first time a governor is coming to Northern Cross River State, and Obudu for that matter, one small shoki man is spoiling the Obudu good name".

The woman teacher said that she is scared because she may not be paid her salary as Christmas is fast approaching.

Another teacher said that some teachers who are not among the protesters have been paid some months. Others were paid half salaries. While many are yet to be paid.

One of the school child interviewed said that they are in support of the teacher protest. "My mum is a teacher. She has not been paid and our school exams is next week. Christmas is coming. Me and my sisters needs new Xmas clothes. The governor should pay teachers so we can write our exams," he concluded.

One of the teacher held a placard to our camera that read: Is Excellent Salary A Signature Project? Another teacher had a placard with "Pay Our 6 Months Salary Now!"

According to reliable information, the government of Cross River State is now using contractors to pay salaries. The contractors has been screening teachers for biometrics since the Ben Ayade came into power, a job they have not been able to deliver.

A source from the Primary School Management Board hinted that the contractors have embezzled over 1 Billion Naira of teachers salaries in what they thought were ghost workers. The money according to same source was shared between the Ministry of Education and the contractors.

Expensive Joke! Man Drops Two Giant Pythons on His Girlfriend While She Was Sleeping (Video)

A video has shown the shocking moment that Derek Deso, a serial prankster woke up his terrified girlfriend by dumping two massive snakes on top of her.

Derek Deso, a YouTube practical joker has a habit of taking his pranks to extremes. But this video might be a step too far even by his standards.

Derek enlists the help of a snake handler for a prank that will make many people’s skin crawl.

The pair, along with two cameramen, sneak into his partner’s bedroom as she sleeps. One of them then tips the pair of pythons out of a cardboard box and onto the poor girl’s back.

The men can be heard giggling as Derek then wakes her up, saying: “Baby, don’t move – there’s two ginormous snakes on your butt!”

She instantly starts screaming and begging him to get them off of her. But here desperate pleas fall on deaf ears – as the men seem to find it hilarious.

In fact, the prankster can be heard telling her: “He’s angry! He’s going up your butt!” Eventually, the snake handler steps in to lift the animals off and take them away – but only after a good minute of her screaming in fear.

The poor woman then continues to cry even after the snakes have been taken away, screaming at her boyfriend: “That’s not funny!”

The video drew mixed reactions from commenters on YouTube, with some finding it hilarious, some saying it went too far, and others claiming it was staged.

One wrote: “That’s a very scary prank to do to anyone. That’s beyond cruel.”

But another commented: “Hilarious as hell. I have a fear of snakes I would of done the same thing.”

Watch the video below: 

So Gorgeous! Banned Hausa Actress, Rahama Sadau Looks Flawless in New Makeup Photos

Banned Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau 

Banned Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau is living her dream life. Since her ban by Kannywood, the actress has found a new amazing life, even enjoying a brief visit to Hollywood.

The actress who is back to Nigeria and spending quality time with family shared a new makeup photo from a photo shoot on social media looking totally ravishing.

Ladies, Forget the Hair Attachments: These are 6 Reasons You Should Rock Your Natural Hair

Illustrative photo 

The present fashion trend in Nigeria has made wearing your natural hair some sort of a ‘taboo’. You are looked at as local, inferior and without any style nor class for wearing your Nigerian didi, patewo, and shuku.

This is not surprising because many Nigerians have a knack for anything foreign. This is why Brazilian hair, Peruvian and Afghanistan hair is very popular among ladies. You see ladies with long hair that is almost sweeping the floor.


There is no doubt or argument that they look beautiful but if the trend continues, these indigenous hairstyles will disappear. Of course, you may not care. But, at Jumia Travel, we do care and that is why we are sharing reasons why you should start wearing your natural hair.

1. It is inexpensive 

With your natural hair, you don’t need to spend any money on buying human hair which may cost as much as N70,000. In fact, with this recession, the cost of the hair may have risen significantly. At least have mercy on your partner and plait your natural hair. Even if you are paying it from your pocket, it is wise that you save by plaiting your hair.

2. It saves time 

You have a function at a hotel in Yaba next day but you are not prepared because your stylist is not around. When she eventually arrives, you spend hours which may run into the night just to plait your hair. The following day, you are groggy and woke up late. Except you drive at 220 kph, you will miss your meeting. Why not just plait your natural hair to save time?

3. You will appear beautiful 

The biggest accusation against wearing natural or kinky hair is that it doesn’t make you appear beautiful. This is entirely false. You don’t have to plait your natural hair the way it is done in the pass. You can add swag and you will be shocked by the compliments you will receive from your admirers. Don’t forget to thank us! *wink.*

4. No hair loss or injury 

Women use all sorts of chemicals and materials on their hair in the name of plaiting their hairs. Flat-iron, hair dryers, and other countless equipment you use for your hair. Unfortunately for them, what they aren’t aware of is that they will slowly lose their natural hair. Although you can wear your hair anyhow you deem it fit, you should try wearing your natural hair. You will notice the difference.

5. You don’t have to worry when it’s about to rain 

When it’s about to rain, you find women desperately looking for their shower cap in their handbag. If you can’t find it, you either buy one or use a nylon (which can be crude) in a bid to cover their hair. All this baggage doesn’t come with wearing your natural hair.

6. You are saving our traditional hair from extinction

Like earlier said, if the dependence on anything foreign continues, everything Nigerian will soon evaporate. You may want to wear your natural hair to save it from extinction. Perhaps, a Nigerian day for natural hair should be declared. A day for no attachment. Just plait your natural hair. You will really feel good about doing something different!

Check Out Davido's Customized 24th Birthday Cake as He Celebrates with Friends in Lavish Party (Photos)

Davido celebrating his birthday 

American-born Nigerian singer and entertainer, David Adedeji Adeleke, better known by his stage name, Davido, who was born November 21, 1992, turned 24 years on Monday.

The self-acclaimed Omo Baba Olowo (OBO) who shot to instant fame with his 2011 hit single "Dami Duro" celebrated his 24th birthday with friends and family in Atlanta, USA.

See more photos and watch the video clip from the lavish birthday party below;

Commotion as Prostitutes Set Their Camp on Fire While Fighting Over a Customer (Photo)

The scene of the incident 

About two prostitutes who were fighting over the ownership of a customer’s private part at the Liberia camp in Buduburam, Ghana, reportedly set the camp ablaze during a heated fight.

Adom News reports that the incident which occurred on Monday, about 4am, saw one of the prostitutes leaving her cigarette on her bed which ignited the fire while she was fighting with another over who will spend the night with a loyal customer.


Narrating the ugly scene to Adom News, a witness said: ‘At dawn, I saw two prostitutes fighting over a customer. Each of them was claiming ownership of his manhood. During the fight, one of them left the cigarette on a bed sheet that ignited the fire.’

The eyewitness said that after several residents attempted to put out the fire and failed, the fire service team were called and they brought it under control.

Meanwhile, the two prostitutes involved in the fight are presently on the run.

Ever Wanted to Meet a Nigerian Celeb? See the 5 Best Places to Find Genevieve, Don Jazzy & Others in Lagos

File photo (Credit: Miabaga.com) 

From film and television shoots on the streets, to star-studded events at event centers and glitzy clubs, the bustling city of Lagos is populous with the highest concentration of movie, music, television, theater, and sports celebrities of any city in Nigeria.

Below are top 5 places to spot and perhaps meet most of the Nigerian celebrities you see on television;


1. Ojez bar 

Although this bar just does not pack in the A-listers like it used to, some famous people still love this place. Located in central Surulere, the hangout offers nourishing local and international cuisines and a nightclub and bar for drinks. Nollywood stars and popular TV icons are the most regular celebrities you meet here. At lunch, you might see Charles Novia and Emeka Osia enjoying an early happy hour, or, Funke Akindele asking her assistant why they could not get her favorite table.

2. Quilox 

A night club on Victoria Island, Quilox seems to be doing the rounds in Lagos at the moment, with more and more big names being reported there every week. Recently, even the governor of the state was rumored to have visited the club with his crew. Also the likes of Davido, Wizkid, and Cynthia Morgan have said to have come for a night out at the club. The chic decoration and assortment of drinks (cocktails and spirit) makes it easy to see why it is proving to be such a big name haunt in the city.

3. Eko Hotel 

Located in the heart of Victoria Island, Eko hotel is one place to find celebrities in Nigeria. You can either catch them attending one of the numerous events that are hosted in the venue, them dinning at one the onsite restaurants or just changing money at the Bureau the change. Celebrities are spotted in this fabulous hotel on the regular, especially for Sunday brunch as it offers a safe haven where they can come in for a great, relaxing meal without interference.

4. The Rock Cathederal 

One of the most beautiful structures in Lagos, the Rock Cathederal houses a church –The House on The Rock. And while a church is not the best place to go celebrity hunting, you stand a chance of sitting next to one or at least on the same row with one. Most celebrities in Nigeria from Nollywood stars such as Chioma Chukwuka and Chidi Mokeme to music celebrities like Tiwa Savage, P Square and Seyi Shay frequent this church on Sundays and so, the building sees a constant stream of celebs, coming and going. A trip to this place allows you to kill two birds with one stone – get edified with a good sermon and possibly run into a A-list celebrity afterward.

5. Murtala Mohammed Airport (Local) 

Nigerian celebrities are always on the move and a majority of them prefer to move via flights. While many of these stars who prefer to travel first class, hide in private airline lounges pre-flight, they must mingle with the public post-flight at the baggage terminals. If you do not happen upon an encounter with them there, then head to the arrivals terminals at MM1, as it is another area they are usually spotted.


Credits: Jumia Travel