Boy Who Killed 7-Year-Old Girl Confesses says "I Killed Her And Had Sex With Her Body"

A 22-year-old man yesterday confessed to the Accra Central District Magistrate Court, Ghana, to killing a seven-year-old girl after which he had sex with the corpse. Lucas Agboyie, alias “Sympathy”, told the court that he strangled his victim after she had refused his advances and even begged him not to have sex with her. “I then took her to my room and slept with the body repeatedly,’’ Lucas said, to the shock of the audience in the packed courtroom. 

Extortion: EFCC arrests one of its officers for collecting N15m bribe

The EFCC on Thursday, September 15, 2016, arrested one of its operatives, Uzodinma Kingsley Agbazue for offences bordering on criminal conspiracy and extortion.

Photos: Five shops burnt by fire in Lagos

 Five shops were burnt down completley at 24, Gaskia College Road, Ijora in Lagos yesterday September 23rd. Millions of Naira worth of goods was lost in the inferno. More photos below...

Veteran Journalist Edmond Obilo And Ifeoluwapo Adeniyi Resigns From Splash FM

It was an intense moment as Edmond Obilo and Ifeoluwapo Adeniyi announced on radio during voices program that they will be leaving splash Fm. Edmond Obilo is a journalist who anchors various programs on splash fm the first private radio station in Ibadan, Oyo state. Ifeoluwapo Adeniyi is an analyst on voices program on splash Fm, She is also a broadcaster and speaks on various issues concerning Nigeria and the world at large.

N5bn reportedly found in account of an Army General's daughter

 EFCC operatives have reportedly found N5 billion lodged in an account operated by the daughter of an Army General. According to an official in the antigraft agency who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Sun, investigations so far carried out into the account, showed that N10 million was sometimes deposited 5 to 6 times within a day.

I regret not visiting Da Grin in hospital before his death –General Pype

During Da Grin’s lifetime, General Pype was one of his mentors and close pals. So it came as a surprise that the dancehall singer never paid the deceased a visit while he was in the hospital after the ghastly auto crash that claimed his life.

Terrorists threaten to bomb UI before October 1

There was tension in the University of Ibadan on Friday as a threatening message that purportedly emanated from a group, al-wilayat al-Islamiyya Gharb Afriqiyyah, was circulated among some staff of the institution and on social media platforms.

According to the message, the group threatened to bomb the school before Independence Day on October 1, 2016, saying that students and staff were their targets.

FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Akwa Ibom Stadium will be ready for Algeria tie

A top official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed to SportingLife that the federation has got sufficient assurance from the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel that the turf of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo would be ready before the Super Eagles’ home tie with Algeria on November 7.

Ex-Miss Nigeria Helen Ajayi celebrates 56th birthday

ONE look at former beauty queen Helen Prest-Ajayi will recall to mind the saying that form is temporary while class is permanent. Although the former Miss Nigeria’s reign ended many years ago, she continues to dazzle with her aura of undiminished elegance and class.

NEVER THOUGHT I’D HEAR ‘SKELEWU’ IN A DISNEY MOVIE –DAVIDO

HIP HOP star Davido has hit another goldmine as his hit single Skelewu, which became an anthem in 2014, has been selected alongside other songs to be used for the soundtrack of a Disney Movie titled Queen of Katwe.

NOLLYWOOD YET TO SOUND WELL

WITH the first-of-its-kind international platform given to Nollywood at the just concluded Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) where eight Nigerian films were selected for the festival’s city-to-city programme, the Nigerian motion picture industry is fast redefining itself and it is just a matter of time before we hit the much anticipated mark.

Mayor Akinpelu hosts daughter’s wedding in the US

LAST Saturday, wedding bells rang merrily in faraway Raleigh, North Carolina, USA where a galaxy of eminent personalities watched the publisher of Global Excellence magazine, Prince Isiaka Mayowa Akinpelu, and his wife, Olufunke, gave their daughter’s hand out in marriage.

WIZKID SLUGS IT OUT WITH LINDA IKEJI FOR MAMA ‘PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR’

NIGERIAN superstar, Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid, will be going against sensational blogger, Linda Ikeji in the lifestyle category, Personality of the Year, at the forthcoming MTV Africa Music Awards. Other contenders in the category are Pearl Thusi, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon), and middle distance runner and Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya.

STRANGE ‘GUEST’: Our battle with 18-ft-long python that attacked our home —Lagos family

FRIDAY, August 26, 2016 is a date that will linger in the memories of Mr. Samuel Onwuegbuchelam Igbokwe and members of his family. It was the night an 18-ft python invaded their premises at No 21, Okoye Street in Oke-Afa part of Isolo, Lagos and were only saved by the timely intervention of neighbours. But that was not until the mystery invader had swallowed two goats from a pen operated by the family.
While the family had had some unpleasant experiences with reptiles before the fateful day, they never imagined the rough encounter they had with the uninvited guest.

I have no Leicester City regrets – Niang

AC Milan’s M’Baye Niang says he has no regrets about not moving to Leicester, but says he is sure to fulfil his dream of playing in England’s Premier League on day.
After two loan spells at Montpellier and Genoa Niang is now a regular starter for the Italian giants and endeared himself further to Rossoneri fans when he hit the third goal in a 3-0 derby defeat of city rivals Inter last January.

Pogba scores first Manchester United goal

Paul Pogba finally ended his wait for a first goal for Manchester United since his world record transfer in Saturday’s clash against Leicester.

EFCC arrests two for Internet romance scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Office, Oyo State, said on Friday that it had arrested two suspects, Egbedayo Semilore and Elijah Jeremiah, over Internet fraud.

One of the suspects, Semilore (26), allegedly lured unsuspecting women into Internet romance with the intent to defraud them of large sums of money. He targeted victims who live abroad mostly.

Thank God my kids did not witness the robbery –Basketmouth

About two weeks ago, Nigerians woke up to a rude shock when popular comedian, Bovi, posted on his Instagram page that his colleague and friend, Basketmouth, got robbed. Many of his fans were quick to sympathise with him while others were apprehensive as nothing was heard about the humour merchant.

Ever since the incident occurred, the ace comedian had not spoken about the encounter he had with the men of the underworld till Saturday Beats reached out to him. Responding to a mail the comedian thanked Nigerians for their concern but also begged them to put the incident in the past where it belongs.

Pogba on target as Man U thrash Leicester City

Manchester United defeated Premier League Champions Leicester City 4 – 1 at Old Trafford on Saturday, as coach Jose Mourinho looks to leave the team’s recent troubles behind.
Goals from Chris Smalling, Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba ensured that the Red Devils did not just bag three points, but give doubters something to think about.

Police arrest man for raping 15-year-old daughter

The Lagos State Police Command have arrested a man for allegedly raping his 15-year-old daughter and administering drugs on her to prevent pregnancy.

The spokesperson of the state Police Command, SP Dolapo Badmos, confirmed the arrest on Saturday.

Badmos said that the Gender Unit of the command was investigating the suspect, Uchena Elumadu, for a case of defilement.

Corbyn re-elected as UK Labour leader after bitter fight

Left-winger Jeremy Corbyn was re-elected British Labour leader on Saturday, seeing off a challenge from his MPs but leaving the opposition party deeply divided, with its very future in question.
Supporters in Liverpool, northwest England cheered the 67-year-old as results confirmed that he had defeated rival MP Owen Smith with 61.8 percent of the vote among party members and supporters.
Corbyn, first elected this time last year, increased his share of the vote from then, when he received 59.5 percent after putting an anti-austerity, anti-nuclear agenda at the forefront of British politics for the first time in a generation.

Jonathan could have given $20m to Patience, says lawyer

A self-professed solicitor to Dame Patience Jonathan, Mr. Charles Ogboli, says the $20m found in the five accounts traced to Patience could have been given to her by her husband, former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Man U vs Leicester: Mourinho drops Rooney

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has been dropped to the bench for the visit of Premier League champions Leicester to Old Trafford on Saturday.
The 30-year-old’s place in the starting line-up has been widely debated with United manager Jose Mourinho saying his place in the starting line-up was not cast in iron.

Recession: Governors lavish billions of naira on bulletproof cars for selves, wives

There are indications that some governors, their wives and deputy governors have continued to ride in expensive bulletproof vehicles in spite of the biting economic recession in the country.

Saturday PUNCH investigations revealed that the number of bulletproof vehicles in the convoy of 14 state governors, their deputies and wives is close to 100 while the citizens have been struggling to enjoy daily meals.

Wife of Bayelsa governor gives birth to quadruplets

Dr. Rachael Dickson, wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has been delivered of a set of quadruplets in the United States of America.

A statement on Friday by Dickson’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, indicated that the babies were a boy and three girls.

Mourinho feels heat as Wenger marks anniversary

jose Mourinho has vowed to silence the critics when Manchester United face champions Leicester, while his old rival Arsene Wenger hopes to celebrate a memorable milestone with a rare success against Chelsea on Saturday.

Abuja based music producer, Manpi Okune, dies at 28

Abuja based music producer, Manpi Okune, has died. He was 28 years old. According to his friends, Manpi who is a graduate of the University of Calabar,  died on Wednesday September 21st after complaining of stomach ache. He had been diagnosed of chronic ulcer few weeks ago and was treated but suffered a relapse on Wednesday.

EFCC- We have recovered over N1bn from S/South alone

According to the Zonal head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Rivers state, Ishaq Saliu, over N1 billion was recovered from looters of public funds between January and September 2016, with 24 convictions. Saliu said this while addressing Niger Delta youths who yesterday staged a protest to the commissions office over the current investigations into the $15 million found in four company accounts linked to former first lady, Patience Jonathan.