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Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force on Sunday arrested a former governor of Jigawa state, Alh. Sule Lamido. He was picked up by officers from the Kano state police command for inciting his supporters to stop the conduct of local government elections organized by the current governor of Jigawa state, Muhammad Badaru. The elections are scheduled to hold on July 1. Lamido was arrested at his Sharada Kano home on Sunday morning and taken to the Zone One Command of the Nigeria Police in Kano. Sources say some of his supporters are angry. About 6 Hilux trucks fully packed with Lamido's supporters were spotted outside the Police station awaiting his release earlier on Sunday.

A mean spirited mom has killed her newborn baby after she abandoned him by the roadside in Auchi with his placenta. The baby was found dead in a carton, still covered in post natal blood. This heartless deed was done in Auchi, Edo state. See graphic photo below:

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As shared by Itz AbohkeeAb Sarkin Aikin Plateau on facebook.... This accident claimed 3 lives instantly around B/Ladi (Gwol) Police station yesterday in the evening. The level of road accident in this country is becoming alarming to both state and the federal government. Mass Nigerians are loosing their lives everyday due to one reason or the order on road transit.  There is that believe that people always have 'God knows Why', but if you look at many of this incidents they are caused by human factors and the nature of the road. 14 hrs · Public

Mavins star Reekado Banks has revealed he got no hindrance from his family when he made it known he had decided to go into the music industry. However, they only gave him one condition – Never leave Jesus Christ. Speaking with Sunday Scoop, Reekado said: “My parents have always been supportive and they want the best for their children. When I initially told my mother about my intention, she had no problem with it. She then told my dad and he was okay with it too but said he wanted to be sure that I wouldn’t leave Jesus Christ.” On what has changed about him since he became popular, Reekado said, “I am still the same person I used to be. I do every other thing I want but I no longer have the liberty of walking on the street or going to some certain places I would have loved to go. I have always been the indoor type and even when I was in the University of Lagos, I never went to clubs or things like that. Maintaining that he does not feel threatened by any of his label m

As shared by Onyema..... 'Soldier shot a tank driver for obstructing his way at a car wash on Sam Ewang road, Abeokuta. The soldier ran away in a brown sienna bus''

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has levelled another allegation at Police Inspector General Ibrahim Idris. The governor claimed the IGP plans to raid his Abuja home and use the opportunity to plant incriminating objects there for the purpose of humbling him. As usual, Governor Wike provided no proof for his latest allegations. This is coming less than a month after the governor alleged that the police wanted to kill him. Wike told reporters at Government House, Port Harcourt, that he was not afraid of the “evil plan” against him and that he merely wanted to let the public know what is happening. He maintained his earlier allegation that the Inspector General was after his life. He alleged that the IGP got the order on Friday to raid his Abuja house, adding that he was to carry out the order on Monday but has now shifted it to Tuesday because of the Workers’ Day public holiday. He claimed that the police expect to find money,

by Funmi Akingbade One of the major regular complaints of many married spouses is the fact that either they no longer enjoy their spouse as they should or they noticed their spouses are not as interested in s*x as they used to. Or one thing or the other has crept into their relationship and the s*xual desire has flown out of the window.  In today’s article and the weeks following, we shall be looking at some neglected ways each spouse can get his or her partner aroused and bring back the old flame... One of the best ways spouses can get each other aroused, stay aroused and always look forward to the next time of s*x is to help each other achieve a good org-asm. In 1953, a well-known therapist defined org-asm as “an explosive discharge of neuromuscular tension.” Although, there are other definitions, most of the time, the word, ‘tension’ is recurrent. This suggests that s*xual inter-course is a normal activity between couples, which they engage in for utmos

Two security guards working at a house in Ikeja GRA, have been arrested after breaking into their boss’ house through a burglar-proof to steal hard currency and electronics. The suspects, Abu Abubakar and Hadi Isiaka, indigenes of the same community in Kogi State, were employed through an agent, to work as day and night guards at the home of the GRA-based businessman, who frequently travels out of the country. Isiaka, 30, had worked at the house for about two years before Abu was employed by their boss who did not know they were kinsmen. 24yrs old Abu, according to Punch, was sent packing from the house less than four months after he started work on suspicion of his criminal nature. The police said the landlord of the house travelled abroad with his family in December 2016 only to come back and realised that $2,000 he kept in his bedroom was gone. In addition to that, part of the bundles of N200 and N100 notes kept in the room were also taken. But the case was n

Yul Edochie, last son of veteran actor, Pete Edochie strikes you as a man destined for greatness as he is carefully reading the footfalls of his father. The father of three, who has been married for over a decade would go at any length to protect his young family, thus his wife is always under the radar. When Golden Pearl mMedia quizzed to know why, his wife always seem to be hiding her face from the media's paparazzi, Yul had this to say: "My wife is not an actress, she's not into show business, she's a computer engineer, also a business woman, she's not into the whole paparazzi spotlight thing, its her lifestyle. So, she can't be in the media eyes." He also revealed how his wife took the children to his father to spend the last Easter Holidays. "My wife and kids went to see my parents in the East. Seeing my parents and daughter bond is a feeling I can't even express, its a blessing. Family is everything. I thank God.

To Mrs. Peace Onyekweli, life has suddenly become a strange journey, where she would have to cater for the children alone without her hard working husband, Mr. Cletus Onyekweli, 49, whose sudden death is still a mystery to his family. Cletus was said to have been murdered on the premises of Shell Industrial Area in Rumuamasi area of Port Harcourt, where he was a contract employee for about 14 years. The deceased, who recently earned an award for himself for his dedication to work, was found dead in his office in a pool of his own blood, an incident that suggested to the widow that her husband was murdered. The incident, which happened on Thursday, April 13, 2017 has left the deceased’s family, including his three children in shock. Punch reports that Cletus had before leaving for work on the fateful day, promised to teach his 15-year-old daughter Chemistry after work. But Cletus never came back home. Narrating how the news of her husband’s death came to h

Governor Akeredolu of Ondo, Governor Lalong of Plateau, Governor Ishiaku of Taraba and Governor Fayose of Ekiti at ASO VILLA on Thursday before the commencement of National Economic Council meeting. The elites, the rich and the bourgeoisies' ruling class are strongly UNITED. I pity the common masses wet dey fight because of politicians.Una don see them?

So Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed was interviewed last night by CNN's Richard Quest who is currently in Nigeria. Quest told Lai Mohammed that there is currently a debate on which country has the best Jollof rice and asked Mohammed which country he thinks has the best jollof rice. To the uttermost surprise of Nigerians, Lai Mohammed responded Senegal.

Reps member, Abdulmumin Jibrin on friday, stormed the Federal high court in Abuja to protest his suspension from the House of representatives. Jibrin who was the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation was suspended 7 months ago after accusing the House of reps leadership of Budget padding. The embattled reps member was in the company of his constituents and his lawyers numbering about 30 including his lead counsel, Femi Falana (SAN). Presiding Judge, Justice Tsoho, after hearing arguments for and against an application filed by two members of the House, Rep. Nicholas Ossai, and Rep. Oker Jev, fixed May 10th as the day to determine whether or not to put on hold, proceedings in the suit instituted by Rep. Abdulmumuni Jibrin challenging the legality of his suspension. Counsel to the lawmakers, Mr. Akeem Kareem, told the court that they had already filed a notice of appeal against the ruling of the court delivered on April 13, which prevented t

Rapper T.I has slammed those blaming him for the crisis in his marriage to his estrange wife and former singer, Tiny. The rapper reportedly filed for divorce on April 24th in Atlanta just a year after Tiny filed for divorce from him, which she later dropped when they both agreed on resolving the issues in their marriage. In the Instagram video below,  T.I slammed his trolls, telling them to shut their mouth up. "If I didn't need your blessings to get married, If I didn't ask YOU what I should do then.... What makes you think I need your advice now? Just sit back & watch the show in silence. Put ya phone on vibrate & extra butter on ya popcorn, he captioned the video.

29yrs old James Udobong, an Akwa Ibom State indigene, had always nursed a dream all his entire life – becoming a footballer for Nigeria’s national team. After training as hard as he could in 2003, Udobong found his way to Abuja, to participate in an Under-17 trial. His hopes were high, energy feverish, but he was dealt a soul-crushing blow. Udobong was not picked. And so ended his hope of ever becoming a football star. To survive, he was repairing phones at the popular Wuse Market but soon, he could no longer pay his shop rent, according to claims. According to Punch, thus started Udobong’s journey to the criminal world of phone robbery. He was one of many robbery, kidnapping and fraud suspects rounded up by the Abba Kyari-led Inspector-General of Police Response Team, recently in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for terrorising the residents. Udobong said after he could no longer make ends meet, a friend suggested that he followed him to Transcorp Hil

  A newly wedded couple, Mr and Mrs Umelo were left shocked after some top music stars made an unintended appearance at their post wedding photo shoot. R&B duo, PSquare, Yemi Alade and Rapper Phyno who were at GloMegaMusicTour stop in Owerri recently were checking into their hotel when they joined the couple in their photo shoot.

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu's Bail bond being signed by Senator Enyinnaya Abaraibe, a Jewish Rabbi and an Abuja based business mogul, at the Federal high court Abuja. The Rabbi identified Chief Immanuel Shalum Okabemadu alongside other sureties as ordered by the court are working towards perfecting the bail condition slammed on  

  Former Abia State House of Assembly Speaker and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Stanley Ohajiriuka, has warned former governor, Chief Theodore Amaefula Orji against joining the ruling party. He called on the former governor, who is the senator representing Abia North Central District, against defecting to the APC. Speaking with newsmen after Abia State APC caucus meeting in Umuahia, Ohajiriuka stated that Senator Orji’s governance style while serving as Abia State governor was largely due to his leverage on the former president, Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience and any that attempt to join the ruling party would amount to betrayal. According to him, “It will be heartbreaking to the former President and his wife to see Orji abandon a party that stood in for him when he was unleashing terror on Abians and owing salaries of civil servants. “While more politicians from this state are expected in no distant time to formally join the APC, we are aga

Nigerian artiste, Wole Oni has been endorsed by Yamaha Corporation Yamaha Gulf FZE as the brand's first artist signed in the whole of Africa. Wole Oni is a multi-award winning music producer. He is the founder of Instinct Productions. The Ondo State born producer, music writer and arranger has worked in many countries including Rwanda, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States of America. He's known for writing and producing music for artists’ album projects, as well as scoring various radios, television and film projects. His first hit was producing “E wa fun mi ni visa” for Bembe Aladisa, but his first big break was producing the smash hit song “Kosobabire” which gained massive air play all over the world and earned a KORA award for Gospel songstress Folake Umosen. One of the pecks Oni got from his new deal is the new age customized machine "Montage 8". The artiste said Yamaha has been looking out for him for more than 10 year

Wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Toyin Saraki has congratulated the family of Mr. and Mrs. Imudia Uduehi on the delivery of five baby girls two weeks ago. Mrs. Saraki visited the parents and their quintuplets at the National Hospital Abuja on Thursday, April 27. The babies are receiving care from the excellent neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the hospital ...

Two days ago, LIB reported the brutal murder of one Mr. Solomon Ejor. The iron bender/welder from Urhuoka - Abraka was hacked to death by Fulani herdsmen on Monday, April 24. See previous report here New details have emerged on the circumstances surrounding his death. According to eyewitnesses from the community, the deceased usually spray insecticides on his farm for protection. After the cut is a slightly different account of the incident:  "The herdsmen earlier warned him to stop using the insecticides because it kills their cattle should in case their cattle graze the cassava. But the deceased needed to protect his crops against insects and pests. "As at 3pm , Monday 24th, lreport has it that all Hausas in Abraka were fully armed to the teeth to the full view of everyone even the military. "In the recent past, each time Solo Ejor's mother go to her farm, the Fulani heardsmen will warn her not to come back to the farm. "She wa

A suspected thief identified as Mr Wisdom from Adele road in Sapele, Delta state got more than he bargained for after he was caught stealing car stereo in Ajogodo Sapele-Warri Road. The guy was beaten to pulp by vigilante who caught him before he was handed over to the police.

A young Nigerian lady took to social media yesterday to announce her obsession with Davido. The lady, Chiamaka Okeke, said she was going to take her own life if Davido doesn’t attend her birthday on August 13. She also threatened to end her life if singer Davido does not follow her on the social media. Davido has responded to her, advising her not to take her life.  Davido has also followed Chiamaka on Instagram and she's happy. Lolz!

Good she knows that she can't be flaunting like in Nollywood during political meetings. The actress who's the Senior Special Assistant to Kogi Governor on Entertainment, Arts and Culture, hosted her first Kogi State Stakeholders Summit on Entertainment, Art and Culture on the 26th. The event's goal was to figure out ways to move entertainment industry forward in Kogi state.

The Nigeria Union in South Africa said, Mr Chinedu Eze, was killed by a Somalian at Belleville, Cape Town. The cellular and electronics vendor was shot dead on April 25th, 2017. He is survived by a young daughter, Ijeoma. The Chairman of the union in Cape Town, Mr Mike Ibitoye, who confirmed the incident said that the 35-year-old was shot during an argument over cell phone. He said : "Reports at our disposal said that on the fateful day, there was an argument between him and Somali man inside a car.The Somalian reportedly shot him three times, and when he ran out of the car, he shot him six times again, leading to his death,” Ibitoye said that the incident happened at Bellview area of Cape Town, a place dominated Somalians.   He said: "The incident has been reported to the South African Police. The Police has commenced investigation, but we are not aware if the assailant has been arrested," Mr Adetola Olubajo, Secretary of the Union, said “the national

Troops of the Nigerian army recorded a big success on Thursday after neutralizing 15 Boko Haram elements in Northern Nigeria. The soldiers recovered huge weapons and artillery from the terrorists. Politics Nigeria has obtained a statement signed by the deputy director, army public relations, 7 division, Kingsley Samuel, which reveals that the raid was carried out in Sambisa forest, Borno state. The troops killed 15 of the terrorists, destroying 1 vehicle bound improvised explosive device (VBIED), belonging to the terrorists and they recovered three mortar tubes, one PKM Gun, one G3 rifle, one Buffalo Gun truck mounted with Long Barrel Shilka gun, two general purpose machine gun, AK-47 rifles and two FN rifles. Victor Ezugwu, acting general officer commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian army, praised the soldiers for “delivering a devastating deep punch to Boko Haram terrorists leading to the capture of large quantities of terrorists’ equipment”. He further stated; “

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Aremu Akiolu, recently, humiliated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi at a public function. In the 25 seconds video which has gone viral, the Ooni of Ife is seen arriving the venue of the event which had the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu II, sitting beside an unidentified oba. The Ooni walked over to greet the obas, but as soon as he offered the Oba of Lagos his hands, Oba Akiolu looked away and dismissed him with a wave of the hand. See clip... The embarrassed monarch quietly returned to his seat. The incident, however, sparked outrage on the social media as many commentators condemned Oba Akiolu, describing his action as unbecoming of a Yoruba monarch. A Facebook user, Kenny Statesman said, ” No No No!!! This is not worthy of Oba of Lagos, seriously I’m extremely disappointed.” In another post, Deji Afolayan wrote, “… I see no reason why Oba Akiolu should act like that, I really like the Oba of Lagos but his