'Those who burnt INEC office in Bori are afraid of elections' - Governor Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says that those who burnt the Bori office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, are the same politicians who wrote to INEC seeking postponement of the rerun elections on the ground of security.

Addressing journalists after inspecting the burnt section of INEC Khana Local Government Office in Bori, Governor Wike said the arson should not serve as an excuse for the elections to the postponed.

The governor regretted that politicians who are afraid of the rerun elections would go to the extent of burning down public facility to convince INEC that the rerun elections should be shifted. He noted that no election materials have been deposited at the office, pointing out that the burnt section only serve as a hall for collation

Lady makes the first move on a guy but doesn't take his rejection lightly

Rejection can be a bitter pill to swallow, especially if you think you're doing the subject of your affections a favor by asking them out. One lady plucked up the nerve to ask a classmate out but he didn't share her enthusiasm and told her so. Things rapidly went downhill from there...

Cute photo of Abisola Ajimobi and Khadijah Haqq's daughters

Khloe Kardashian's friend Khadijah Haqq shared this adorable photo of her daughter and Abisola's daughter via Instagram. See the pic after the cut...

Photos/Video: Nigerian man accidentally kisses singer Adele during her performance in Canada

 

21-year-old fan of singer Adele who flew from Nigeria to Vancouver, Canada to see her perform last night, mistakenly kissed her on the lips when she pulled him up on stage. When she found out he spent N200,000 to see her and traveled down from Nigeria, she decided to give him a big hug and then their lips brushed “Oh my god, I haven’t been kissed by another man in like six years! He just snogged me!" Adele said

Watch the video after the cut

Update on the report of a Lady who poured 'hot palm oil' on her boyfriend over an unconfirmed allegation

Some days ago, LIB reported about a Lady who allegedly poured hot palm oil on her boyfriend in the middle of the night, over an allegation that he impregnated someone. (Read here). There's a new update which reveals that the lady has since escaped to Europe. Read below.

Appeal Court affirms David Mark’s election

The Court of Appeal sitting in Makurdi, Benue state today affirmed the decision of the state election petition tribunal to uphold the February 20th 2015 election of former Senate President, David Mark for the Benue South Senatorial district. APC candidate in the election, Daniel Onjeh, had petitioned the state election tribunal over Mark's victory at the polls.

The election tribunal in its ruling on June 30th dismissed Onjeh's objection saying he failed to file in his objection within the 21-days from the election as enshrined in the constitution. A dissatisfied Onjeh headed to the Court of Appeal to ask for an overturn of the tribunal's decision.

In its ruling today, Justice Oyebisi Omoleye agreed with the lower tribunal in dismissing Onjeh's petition.

Governor Ajumobi and Senator Fatai Buhari found themselves coincidentally wearing same colour of outfit

Governor Ajimobi and Senator Fatai Buhari wore same outfit color as they met for a discussion. They are pictured laughing about the coincidence. Photo credit: Tolani

Microsoft founder, Bill Gates to meet with African Youth on MTV Base Meets

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa is excited to reveal that Bill Gates is to appear on a special episode of “MTV Base Meets…”
The US entrepreneur and philanthropist will make a special TV appearance in MTV Base Meets Bill Gates, discussing his views on the future of African technology, innovation and development with a group of African youth.

Buhari officially confirms Federal Government is in talks with Niger Delta militants

President  Buhari has finally confirmed that the Federal Government is in talks with Niger Delta Militants in order to end the constant attacks on the country's oil installations which is affecting Nigeria's oil production.

Speaking at a farewell audience with Mr. Michael Zinner, the outgoing Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria, at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, the president said that his administration was talking to Niger Delta militants through oil companies and law-enforcement agencies.

Official Spokesperson to President Buhari, Shehu Garba, in a series of Tweets shared the details of the conversation.

Lola Alao confirms her conversion to Islam, says she reverted back to her roots

Popular Yoruba actress Lola Alao has confirmed her conversion to Islam. She made an announcement via her IG page after the news broke. She wrote: 

"Salaam alykun to all my wonderful friends and fans, May almighty Allah grant u all your heart desires. i just want everyone to know that i was born in to a Muslim home my late father's name is Lasisi Alao, so i reverted back to my root through Alhaji Yusuf Adepoju (Acadip). May almighty Allah bless him and all my wonderful friends and fans.... Thanks love you all.. Rohdiat Omolola Alao Ajibola."

Alex Ekubo writes an open letter to his Future Wife

Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has a message for his future wife. He shared this via a letter he posted on Instagram. I like the part where he said he's a huge kisser...:-). Read what he wrote below.

To Whom it may Concern;
Dear Future Wife,

I'm writing you this letter, from the deepest part of my Heart, the part that is reserved for Joh-loff Rice & goat meat, so pls feel special. Consider this a pointer or heads-up & act accordingly.

1. You MUST love our Lord Jesus Christ, with all sincerity, in deeds & in purpose.#JesusIsBae

2. i'm filled with Simple Complexities & Complex Simplicities... #DealOrNoDeal?

Man U agrees world record transfer fee of £105m with Juventus for Paul Pogba

Man U has agreed to pay Juventus a massive £105m fee for France superstar Paul Pogba and will hand him a five-year contract worth £210,000-a-week after tax, according to the Sun UK.

Buhari nominates Ndoma-Egba as NDDC Chairman, Ekere as MD

President Buhari has sent a letter to the senate nominating former Deputy Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Nsima Ekere and former Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba, as the Managing Director and the Chairman respectively of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

Popular Yoruba actress, Lola Alao converts to Islam

Actress Lola Alao has converted to Islam. Adepoju Yusuf, a Muslim scholar/lectuter at Academy of Islamic propagation Nigeria, disclosed this via his FB page on Tuesday. He wrote, 

"Glory be to Allah! Join me in Congratulating Lola Alao. She just took the Kalimatu Shaa'dah from me, and chose the name Rhodiat. May Allah give her proper Understanding of Islam, and make her, well grounded in her new Faith, Al-Islam. Aamiyn.'

As a Christian I have forgiven Dino Melaye – Remi Tinubu

Senator Oluremi Tinubu says as a Christian she has forgiven Dino Melaye following the row they had during the senate plenary last Tuesday. Tinubu said this when members of the Lagos State House of Assembly from Lagos Central and members of the All Progressives Congress caucus paid her a solidarity visit at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja yesterday July 20th;

Photos: President Buhari receives Northern Christian Leaders at the Statehouse

President Muhammadu Buhari received in audience Northern Christian Leaders "Eagle Eye Forum" at the Statehouse on Friday, July 8. More photos after the cut...

I'm a better coach because of Jose Mourinho's rivalry - Pep Guardiola says

Pep Guardiola has given his first press conference as Manchester City boss. While speaking to the press, the former Bayern Munich and Barcelona coach admitted that his rivalry with Jose Mourinho while the pair were at Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively has made him a better manager.

Peter Okoye dissociates himself from a P-Square show, threatens to sue his brother, Jude

Peter Okoye of P-Square, who has left the group and gone solo, shared the flier above & called out his brother and former manager, Jude, for promoting a P-Square show instead of Rudeboy. He wrote;

Photos: Two arraigned for assaulting FRSC official in Lagos

Two men were arraigned today before Mrs AA Famobiwo of magistrate court 3, Surulere for assaulting an FRSC official. Nwandu Onyeka and Okechukwu Jackson were arraigned on three count charge of conspiracy, assault and obstruction. Both pleaded not guilty and were granted bail in the sum of 50k and 2 sureties each.

The case was adjourned to 18 July 2016 for mention. Both accused were remanded in prison custody as they couldn't meet the bail conditions.

Photo: Woman returns money mistakenly transfered into her bank account

The woman pictured here Aderonle Ibiam returned the money that was mistakenly transferred to her bank account. According to a Facebook user, Afikpo Omoloma, she decided to send some money, via online to Aderonke but mistakenly pressed more zeros than she had intended...

Photos: Aisha Buhari arrives Kano on a 1-day working visit

Wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari arrived the Aminu Kano International Airport this morning on a one day working visit to Kano. More photos after the cut...

Jonathan debunks media reports that he's nursing a 2019 presidential ambition

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked media reports that he is nursing a 2019 presidential ambition. Some online news portal yesterday reported that the former President had announced his interest to run for presidency come 2019 during a meet up in Bayelsa. However in a swift reaction, the former President's media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, denied the report saying there was no truth to it. 

Aisha Buhari pays rapt attention to her adorable grand daughter

VP Osinbajo's wife, Dolapo pictured with Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, who was paying attention to her husband's cute grand-daughter, who looked like she was trying to express herself to her grandma.
Photo credit: Instagram - Haye Okoh

Photos: Ekiti residents hold anti-corruption rally in support of President Buhari

Residents of Ekiti state are currently holding a rally in support of President Buhari's anti-corruption campaign. They began their rally from Fajuyi Park. Artisans, traders and others are all part of the protest.See More photos after the cut.

Poly undergraduate flees after killing landlord

An Abia State Polytechnic student, identified only as Abel, has killed the landlord of one of the students’ lodges in the Immaculate area of Aba, Abia State.

UPDATE: Late Bukky Ajayi for burial today

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, will be buried today according to Islamic rites, a family source has said.
The late actress, who died today morning at the age of 82, has been active in the Nigerian entertainment industry and enjoyed a career spanning over three decades.

Eid Mubarak: President Buhari receives VP Osinbajo, Christian and Muslim leaders

 

After his Eid prayers at Mambilla Barracks, President Buhari received Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Christian and Muslim leaders who came to celebrate the sallah with him at the State House Abuja...

Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, is dead

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, is dead.

A source told The News men  that she died on Wednesday morning but declined to give details.

She was 82 years.

Ajayi studied drama at the Institute of Drama, London.

She was part of the TV series Village Headmaster which aired in the 1980s.

Details Later…

Lionel Messi and dad sentenced to 21 months imprisonment for tax evasion, to pay fine of £1.7m for crimes

  Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, have been sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax evasion but under Spanish law a prison sentence under two years can be served on probation, meaning they are unlikely to serve any time.

Kaduna State Gov. El-Rufai & Chief Justice Mahmud Mohammed observe Eid Prayers (photos)

Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed and caretaker chairman of the People's Democratic Party, Gov. Ahmed Makarfi observed Eid Prayers at the Capital School Eid ground in Kaduna this morning. See more photos after the cut...

Justice Masipa's full statement explaining why she sentenced Oscar Pistorius to 6 years imprisonment

This morning, South African athlete Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Thokozile Masipa, the judge who pronounced the judgement this morning was the same judge who presided over his original trial and gave him a light sentence back in September 2014. Is she the highest judge in South Africa?

Read her full court statement explaining reasons for her judgement after the cut...

Photos: Alaafin of Oyo and his Oloris step out for Eid prayers

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, and his pretty Oloris step out for the Eid prayers currently holding at the Agunpopo praying ground in Oyo state.  see more photos..

Snail breeds that sell for $50 per kilo in the US

 

nail meat is a good source of protein. It is rich in iron and calcium, but low in fat and cholesterol, compared to other animal protein sources such as poultry, pigs, cow and goat. They are environmental-friendly because unlike pigs and poultry, neither the snail nor its droppings smell offensively. Snails can

Edo APC gov aspirant escapes assassination attempt

One of the governorship aspirants in the just-concluded All Progressives Congress governorship primary in Edo State, Mr. Casely Omon-Irabor, on Tuesday escaped an assassination attempt in Delta State.

It was gathered that gunmen broke into his home in Enerhen, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state in  the early hours of Tuesday and destroyed many valuables.

Mourinho targets Fergie’s Champions League record

Jose Mourinho said the Manchester United job had come at just the right time in his life and he would be targeting legend Alex Ferguson’s two Champions League trophies.

$1.6bn fraud: Diezani’s ally, Omokore, ex-NNPC GMD, others arraigned

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja a businessman, Mr. Jide Omokore, who is also an ally of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, on nine counts of alleged crude oil fraud involving $1.6bn.

Alison-Madueke, whom the prosecution stated was at large, was not listed as an accused person in the charges, but her name was mentioned in one of the counts as having perpetrated the alleged fraud alongside Omokore and the other listed co-accused persons.

Unknown health hazards of mobile phones

Heart problems

RADIATION from cell phones is not only associated with cancer but also with chronic diseases like heart problems. According to a study published in the European Journal of Oncology, radiations emitted by cordless phones, including mobiles, contribute to abnormalities in heart function. Results reported that radiation causes the red blood cells to seep haemoglobin and lead to heart complications.

Man cuts off, flushes wife’s lover’s penis

A former boxer who chopped off the penis of his wife’s lover with a pair of garden shears before flushing it down the toilet was jailed in Japan Tuesday.
Ikki Kotsugai, 25, carried out the “vicious” attack in August 2015 when he burst into the office of a lawyer who had an affair with his wife.
Kotsugai, an ex-boxer and law student, became enraged after mistakenly believing his wife had been forced to sleep with her boss at a legal firm, when in reality the affair was consensual, the judge said at Tokyo District Court, according to Jiji Press.
The Sankei Shimbun daily newspaper reported that Kotsugai’s wife had falsely told him that she was forced to have sex with the lawyer.
He was sentenced to four years and six months Tuesday by presiding judge Kazunori Karei.
“An irreparable injury has been sustained,” Karei told the court, according to Jiji, calling the crime “extremely dangerous and vicious”.
Kotsugai has since apologised to the victim, who also apologised for having the affair with his wife, the Sankei reported.

Twitter suspends Niger Delta Avengers’ account

The Twitter handle, @NDAvengers, used by rampaging militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, to announce its activities has been suspended by the social media platform.

PHOTOS: Ex-NNPC GMD, Jide Omokore in court for money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will has arraigned before a Federal High Court, Abuja, Mr. Jide Omokore, an ally of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke.see more photo after this cute.....

N4.9bn fraud: Fani-Kayode, others get N250m bail

A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted bail in the sum of N250m to a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, who is being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for an alleged fraud of N4.9bn.

Avengers resume hostilities, blow up NNPC, Chevron’s oil facilities

THE Federal Government’s proposed peace talks with militants on Sunday morning suffered a major setback as the Niger Delta Avengers blew up several oil facilities belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Chevron Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian Petroleum Development Corporation.

Our correspondent gathered that the attacks occurred simultaneously leaving what industry sources described as major oil facilities shattered.

EFCC arrests wanted Osun ex-deputy gov, Omisore

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, who was declared wanted about a month ago.

It was learnt that Omisore was arrested at his Abuja home located at 1 Kainji Crescent, Off Lake Chad Street, Maitama, by a team of EFCC operatives on Sunday morning.

“Upon a thorough search of his apartment, we recovered N1m and $21,000 in cash from him,” a source said.

Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi, vows to fish out those behind the assassination of state Assembly member, Gideo Aremu

The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has expressed rude shock over Friday night's gruesome murder of a member of the State House of Assembly representing Orelope Constituency, Honorable Gideon Aremu, at his Alakia residence in Ibadan. A statement by the governor’s Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Yomi Layinka, described the death of the lawmaker in the hands of suspected assassins at a relatively young age as not only tragic but condemnable.

SA-based Nigerian evangelist hid 165kgs of drugs worth N1.4bn in containers of foodstuffs

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) are interrogating a South Africa-based cleric in connection with over 165kgs of narcotics drugs seized at the Apapa Seaport, Lagos, The Nation reports.read more and see more photo afer this cut...

photos: of Ooni of Ife and his wife Olori Wuraola

 

Lovely photos of Ooni of Ife and his wife Olori Wuraola 

see more photo after this cut.......