Lagos releases N11bn to pay pensioners

The Lagos State Government has released N11bn to pay off pension liabilities in arrears in the state since 2010 to date.

The Head of Service, Mrs. Folashade Jaji, on Wednesday in Alausa, Ikeja, said the state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, had directed that the sum should be used to pay the pension liabilities of the Lagos State Government mainstream retirees and the retirees in local governments areas.

Cincinnati man shoots at 1-year-old boy, is shot by man with a gun

A 62-year-old man with a gun in each hand fired at 4 people, including a 1-year-old boy, before a civilian with a concealed carry permit returned fire and wounded the shooter.
The shooter, Thomas McCary is being held without bond on 4 counts of felonious assault.
McCary was arguing with a woman around 8 p.m. Sunday night and, when the woman’s brother, Patrick Ewing, approached, McCary pulled out a .38-caliber handgun and fired 3 shots at him, Cincinnati police said.

I wasn’t involved in the crime I’m being held for- Suspect

Operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State police command  are trying to find out the circumstances surrounding the mob attack on a suspected armed robber, who was allegedly left behind by members of his gang after a robbery.

Busta Rhymes arrested and charged with assault

Rapper Busta Rhymes was arrested and charged with assault after he threw a protein drink at a worker at a Chelsea gym last night, cops said.

The 43-year-old whose real name is Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., threw the cardboard Lean Body protein drink container during a dispute with the employee at the Steel Gym around 8:30 p.m., police said.

7 Boko Haram militants killed in a clash with Chadian security forces

Yesterday Wednesday August 5th, 7 Boko Haram militants were killed by security forces in part of a two-week campaign on the lake that borders Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon, a security source says.

"Boko Haram fighters in boats opened fire on our forces on the island of Tchoukou Dallah. Seven of their fighters were killed and there were others wounded," said the security source.

Nigerian man allegedly beats his own mother to death in Texas

Mother of four, Hauwa Esther Kadima, 61, who was an accomplished professor of languages, and a published author, was bludgeoned to death at her home in Longview, Texas, on July 28th. Her last child, 31 year old Daniel Kadima (left) has been arrested in connection with her death.

Man kills ex-girlfriend and her grandmother over child's name

A Pennsylvania man stabbed his ex-girlfriend and then beat her 72-year-old to death after getting upset that his ex-girlfriend wouldn’t name their newborn son after him, according to police.

Cesar Mazza, 25, of Pittsburgh was ordered held without bail on Wednesday on 2 counts of criminal homicide and a charge of kidnapping his 11-week-old son. Court records didn’t list an attorney for him.

Former Chief of Army staff, Minimah has also started talking, says elites used BH for selfish interest

Few days after his sacked colleague, Alex Badeh, revealed that the military under their leadership lacked equipment, immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah is also talking about their inability to conquer Boko Haram. While giving his valedictory address at the Pulling-Out ceremony held in commemoration of his retirement from service in Abuja yesterday August 5th, Minimah said the elites used the insurgency to further their sectional, political and religious interest.

Obsessed Ronaldo fan spends thousands to look like him (photos)

That is obsessed fan Shanto Ronaldo from Denmark with his ultimate idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. Not only did Shanta adopt the surname Ronaldo, he's also spent thousands of dollars juet to look like Cristiano. The 17 year old has also started copying Ronaldo's fashion sense, including his hairstyle.

Shanta attends football matches and practices and then waits for hours outside just to get a glimpse of his hero. One day, he managed to take a photo with Ronaldo himself, who now knows him.

Mass failure as the Nigerian Law School releases results

Choi! The Nigerian Law School results was released in the early hours of today August 6th and according to a LIB source, a lot of students failed. In fact, they estimate that about 60% of the students failed the exam, about another 25% with General Pass and only 15% making First Class, Second Class Upper and Second Class Lower.

This is the second time the Law School will be turning out a large number students with woeful results. Many of the students are devastated. But what is going on, why is this happening?

'If u're a single parent due to fornication, go to God for forgiveness' - Sunmbo Ajaba

In a series of tweets to encourage single parents, 2face's babymama, Sunmbo Adeoye, asked all men/women who became single parents due to fornication to go to God and ask for forgiveness. She said a lot more. See her tweets after the cut. ..

Contractor sues FG over Jonathan’s N9.2bn stoves

A contractor handling the N9.2billion worth of clean cook stoves and wonder bags awarded by the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan has sued the Federal Government.

 

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Fatima Mede, revealed this to State House correspondents on Tuesday shortly after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari of the ministry’s activities inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Emir of Kano, Sanusi, visits Buhari at Aso Rock

President Buhari yesterday played host to the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi LI  at Aso Rock Abuja. More photos after the cut...‎

Texas father sentenced to life in Prison after impregnating his daughter

A North Texas man, Danny Richard Minor, 40, was sentenced to life confinement without the possibility of parole for three counts of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child and life confinement for 2 counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis.

From 2002 until 2009 when Minor lived in Plano, he molested two related children and an unrelated child. One child disclosed the abuse in 2009, but conflicting statements prevented detectives from moving forward at that time.

Senate confirms new Service Chiefs

After 4 hours of screening behind closed doors yesterday, the newly appointed Service Chiefs have been confirmed by the Senate. Senate President Bukola Saraki said their screening showed they were all appointed based on merit.

The service chiefs appointed by President Buhari on July 13th are - Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin - Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General T.Y. Buratai - Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas - Chief of Naval Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar - Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan - Chief of Defence Intelligence and Major-General Babagana Monguno (rtd.) - National Security Adviser

Photos: New NNPC GMD meets Pres. Buhari as he assumes office

Pres. Buhari met with Chairman/MD Exxonmobil Nigeria, Mr. Nolan O’Neal & Dr. Ibe Kachuikwu the newly appointed GMD NNPC yesterday August 4th. Mr. Kachikwu, has assumed duty as the Chief Executive of the oil corporation. A brief handover ceremony was held at the NNPC Towers to mark the assumption of office yesterday evening.

Photos: ADB President-elect, Adewunmi Adesina visits Pres. Buhari

African Development Bank President-elect, Dr. Adewunmi Adesina visited President Buhari at the Presidential Villa yesterday August 4th. More photos after the cut...

281 victims rescued, 252 reunited with family between Jan. & June - NAPTIP

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other Related Matters (NAPTIP) revealed its Lagos Zonal Office has rescued 281 persons trafficked between Jan. and July.

The agency further disclosed that it reunited 252 victims of human trafficking with their families after conducting a surveillance and investigation on their families. Commander, Lagos Zone, Mr. Joseph Famakin made these known in an interview on Tuesday in Lagos.

Photos: New Service Chiefs arrive senate for their screening today

The newly appointed Service Chiefs are currently at the Senate where they are expected to be screened by the senate members. They were appointed on July 13 by Pres. Buhari. More pics after the cut...

Pic of 16yr old PKK suicide bomber who detonated bomb in Turkey Army trench released

Harun Çekdar, a member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) detonated an explosive vest in a Turkey Army trench near Cizre on July 30th injuring many and killing himself. His picture was released by the group yesterday. A photo of his body after the incident after the cut...