Gunmen kill bank customer, cart away his money in Lagos

Suspected armed robbers this morning shot and killed a bank customer, Kingsley Chukwudi, who was on his way out of a bank where he had gone to carry out some transactions in Apapa, Lagos. Eyewitnesses say the robbers who rode on motorbikes ambushed the deceased who is said to be a security officer, shot him at close range before carting away his bag containing his laptop and cash. They had thought that his laptop bag contained a huge some of money. His remains have been taken to the Area B police command in Apapa.

Actor Muyiwa Ademola & his wife Omolara celebrate 10-year-wedding anniversary (photos)

Popular Yoruba Actor, Muyiwa Ademola and his wife, Omolara are celebrating their 10-year wedding anniversary, today June 23. The Actor who shared throwback pictures from their traditional wedding, wrote,

"What can we say unto The Lord? All we have to say is"THANK YOU LORD". 10 yrs ago, (June 23,2006), we got engaged. Just like a kid play, like a twinkle of an eye, it is already a DECADE ! Biggest appreciation to The Almighty☝☝☝. Omolara, I'm happy we are both alive to see today, your perseverance and patience paid off. Thank you. Love you so much sweets."

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Mariah Carey stuns in number of outfits as she thrills the crowd in Las Vegas

The 46-year-old showed off her slimmed-down figure in a number of plunging looks during a show at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas. In true diva fashion, she arrived the stage in a pink convertible and a yellow jet ski. More photos after the cut...

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong signs new contract with Genk till 2018

Nigeria national team defender William Troost-Ekong has extended his contract with Belgian club Genk till 2018. The central Super Eagles defender had been linked with possible moves to a number of teams in England in the summer transfer market including Crystal Palace, Swansea City, Norwich City and Brigthon & Hove Albion but he has committed his future to Genk till 2018.

Posting on Instagram, the half Nigerian, half Dutch said 'New contract KAA Genk.'

Euro 2016 last 16 draw: See who plays who in the next round

With shocks aplenty in the group stages, the draw for the knockout stages is somewhat lopsided with England, Germany, Spain, Italy and hosts France all with similar routes to the final.
Iceland, Hungary, Switzerland and Poland are just some of the teams bidding to make their mark on a major tournament for the first time in many years.

Read the full schedule and fixtures for the next round and quarter finals after the cut.

Video: Fayose speaks on how he funded his campaign during the 2014 Ekiti state election

At a press briefing in Ekiti state yesterday June 22nd, Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state spoke on how his 2014 governorship election campaign was funded. According to him, Zenith bank, donations and sales of political souvenirs all formed the sources of the funds he used for his campaign.He denied claims of receiving any money from former NSA, Sambo Dasuki..

Nigerian man Peter Azor Okorugbo reportedly graduates with a perfect GPA of 4.0 from Near East University, Cyprus

Peter Azor Okorugbo graduated with a perfect GPA of 4.0 in Automative Engineering from Near East University in Nicosia, Cyprus. He shared these photos on Facebook and wrote:

"Yeaaaaaa.... finally PRESENTING ENGINEER Peter Azor Okorugbo. SPECIAL THANKS TO MY DAD CAPT. Amos Okorugbo. FOR HIS SUPPORT AND ENDLESS TRUST IN MY JUDGEMENT OF CHOICE AND MY PRICELESS JEWEL; MY MOM, MY SIBLINGS AND THE OKORUGBO'S AT LARGE ;). AND TO MY FAMILY HERE AT CY." More photos after the cut.

Graphic Photos/Video: Unidentified Female Corp Member burns to death in an accident along Aka Etinan Road, Akwa Ibom state

This terrible accident occurred yesterday in Mbiokporo Nsit, Nsit Ibom local government area, along Aka Etinan road by JW ground, Akwa Ibom. According to eye witnesses, an unidentified female NYSC corp member who was a passenger, burnt to death while others escaped. See the extremely graphic photos after the cut.

Omisore got N1.3bn from Dasuki funds —EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced N1.310bn to some company accounts allegedly belonging to a former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore.

The money was said to be part of the N4.7bn allegedly disbursed by a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and his two sons, Gbolahan and Babajide.

Justice Kabiru Auta of a Kano High Court  on Wednesday sentenced the killer of a Kano-based business tycoon, philanthropist and Yoruba leader, Alhaji Ganiyu Akanbi Bello, to death by hanging.

The accused person, Abubakar Abdulrahaman (a.k.a Daddy), 28, was found guilty on one-count charge of culpable homicide, punishable by death, while he was discharged and acquitted in another charge of armed robbery.

Arms cash: EFCC set to invite Fayose’s wife

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to invite Mrs. Feyisetan Fayose, the wife of Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, for receiving N100m through an account which is operated by her and her husband.

AMCON shuts Senator Bruce’s companies over debt

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria on Thursday morning sealed the Abuja premises of Silverbird Galleria belonging to Senator Ben Murray Bruce.
The galleria currently houses the Abuja studio of the Radio and Television stations of the senator as well as his other business interests.
Apart from Bruce’s companies, the seven storey building also houses other business interest of private individuals such as Shoprite, among others.
The building was sealed by AMCON through the assistance of law enforcement agencies around 8am following a court order secured by AMCON.
Conspicuously written on the fence of the building as well as other strategic locations was an enforcement notice by AMCON which says, “Possession taken by court order 26/06/16.”
Details later

Vardy rejects Gunners move, commits to Leicester

Jamie Vardy gave a huge boost to champions Leicester on Thursday by rejecting an offer from Arsenal to sign a new contract.
The 29-year-old striker — presently on duty with England at the Euro 2016 finals — agreed to an improved four year contract offer from ‘The Foxes’ and spurning Arsenal’s advances after they activated a £20million ($30m) release clause.
“Both parties hope that this announcement will end recent speculation regarding Jamie’s future and confirm his long term commitment to Leicester City Football Club,” read a curt statement from the club.
Vardy, who had only signed a new contract with Leicester in February this year, scored 24 goals last season as Claudio Ranieri’s side stunned their bigger rivals by winning the title by 10 points.

Last-minute effort to stop Saraki, deputy’s prosecution fails

A last-minute effort by the leadership of the Senate to frustrate the scheduled arraignment of its presiding officers, Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, at a Federal Capital Territory High Court, failed on Wednesday during a closed session that lasted for about two hours.

the leadership had suggested the withdrawal of the case by the litigants, who are members of the Senate Unity Forum, a suggestion that the affected persons turned down on the grounds that the case was now being handled by the Federal Government.

Ambode seeks support for youth empowerment

The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has appealed to corporate organisations in the country to deploy their corporate social responsibility towards empowering youths in the state.

He urged the private sector to invest in the graduate internship scheme of the state government, adding that the initiative was to equip fresh graduates with skills that would make them job creators rather than job seekers.

NASU sacks OAU branch over protest, strike

 

The National Headquarters of the Non-Academic Staff of Universities has dissolved its Obafemi Awolowo University’s Chapter.

This was contained in a letter exclusively obtained by our correspondent late Wednesday.
The letter tittled ‘Dissolution of NASU, OAU Branch Committee’, was dated June 21, 2016 with ref number NASU/UV/5/Vol.‎XVII/102