Youths Beat Customs Officer Mercilessly In Lagos Over Man's Death

A Customs official would be thanking his stars after escaping death at the hands of angry mob in Apapa area of Lagos. It was gathered that the Customs personnel and his colleagues allegedly killed someone in the area because of "smuggled rice".

The young men in the area mobilized themselves and descended on the officer they could lay hands on.

See How Notorious Kidnappers Who Killed NNPC Staff Were Arrested (Photos)

The police yesterday shared pictures showing the moment some notorious kidnappers were nabbed by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the IGP Monitoring Unit. The suspected criminals were responsible for the death of a staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), John Iheanacho, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Despite collecting a ransom of N6million from his family, the kidnappers held the victim hostage in their camp in Afam, a community in Oyigbo area of the state, until he died from a gunshot wound.

His demise was hidden from the family about three months after his abduction, until his corpse was found in a shallow grave at the camp by the police last month.

Nigerian Businessman Shot Dead 6 Times In South Africa

An unidentified gunman has shot dead a Nigerian identified as Lawrence Ozumba, in Mpumalanga area of South Africa.

The assailant was said to have made his way into Ozumba’s compound on July 6 and requested to see him after which he shot him six times resulting in his death.

The Consulate General, Nigeria High Commission in South Africa condemned the incident and asked South African authorities to unravel the mystery behind the dastardly act.

Two Popular Entertainers Kidnapped In Imo State

Gunmen have kidnapped two entertainers, Ugo Stevenson and Izunna Obiakor, in Owerri, Imo State and demanded millions of naira as ransom for their release.

Stevenson, a 2008 winner of Nigeria Music Awards, is a popular high life musician, writer and public commentator, while Obiakor is the Chief Executive Officer of Twinstar Lightening and Stage House in Owerri.

The 2008 award winner was reportedly kidnapped around the World Bank area, while he was going home. His wife, who confirmed his abduction in a telephone conversation with a Punch correspondent, said the kidnappers had established contact with her, demanding N5m as ransom for his release.

Kylie Jenner Removes ALL Her Lip Fillers [Photos]

Kylie Jenner has shocked fans by revealing she has had all of her lip filler removed. The 20-year-old revealed she had done so after countless followers remarked that a photo she posted of herself on Sunday looked like 'the old Kylie.'

The reality star first got lip fillers at age 16, after a boy remarked he was surprised she was such a good kisser with her 'small' lips.

''I got rid of all my filler,'' she responded with worried face emojis. 

I Feed Two Wives, Seven Children With Proceeds From Fraud – Self-Confessed Fraudster

A self-confessed fraudster, Mahmuda Hamza, who has been extorting money from people with a police identity card has been arrested by the police in Sokoto.

Parading the suspect with some area boys at the police headquarters in the state on Friday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Cordelia Nwawe, maintained that the Commissioner of Police in the state has declared war against area boys and other miscreants.

The PPRO also advised parents to talk to their wards to be law-abiding “as it is not going to be business as usual for criminals in the state.”

CAF Bans Aden Marwa, For Life Over Bribery

A Kenyan referee who had been chosen for the 2018 World Cup in Russia has been banned for life after accepting a bribe, an African Football Confederation (CAF) statement said Sunday.

Marwa Range was dropped from the World Cup list after a media sting exposed him accepting a $6,000 (R80 821,20) bribe from a journalist posing as a Ghanaian football official.

Herdsmen Killings : We've Evidence Of Politicians' Involvement – Presidency

The Presidency on Sunday said it was in possession of evidence to prove that some politicians were behind the killings allegedly being carried out by herdsmen in parts of the country.

It said the unnamed politicians were using criminals to perpetuate the killings.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in a statement in Abuja.

Shehu however said climate change, especially the drying up of the Chad Basin, had also been compounding the problem.

Desire To Please My Wife Led Me Into Robbery – Suspect

The police in Niger State have arrested two suspected robbers who attacked vehicles conveying goods from the market in Kokongi through Wawa village in the Borgu Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects, Jariri Chede, 25, and Janya Shehu, 20, were arrested by police detectives attached to New Bussa Division after robbing one Sunday Ishaya of Kokongi village of his money and other valuables.

It was learnt that the victim was driving to Kokongi en route Wawa village when the robbers dispossessed him of N70,000 and a Tecno phone valued at N73,000.

Photos: Davido's Bentley Has Landed Nigeria

The singer shared the news online today. Big congrats to him…

How My Grandchild Died In A Car My Fan Gave Me, Iya Aladuke Explains Bitter Experience

Music legend, Hawawu Alake-Adisa, popularly known as Iya Aladuke Abolodefeloju, says an unforgettable incidence in her career was when she lost her grandchild to an accident in a vehicle she had received as gift.

The 86-year old creator of Senwele Yoruba music genre told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ilorin that the accident occurred three days after she took delivery of the vehicle given to her by her fan.

“Being a musician is a difficult task because it has a lot to do with metaphysical power. I recall many years back when I sang and was given a vehicle. Three days after I got the gift, I was involved in a fatal accident that claimed my grandchild and the vehicle was written off.

Justin Bieber Reportedly Engaged To Hailey Baldwin

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin just got engaged, according to multiple reports. The pop star reportedly popped the question last night, while they were staying at a resort in the Bahamas.

According to TMZ, 24-year-old Bieber and 21-year-old Baldwin were spotted at a restaurant where everyone in attendance was salsa dancing. Then, out of nowhere, the “What Do You Mean?” singer’s security detail told everyone in attendance to put their phones away because "something special was about to happen." That’s when Bieber reportedly got down on one knee.

Pasuma Celebrates Daughter, Aliyah As She Turns 16

Fuji Musician, Pasuma  Wonder has taken to IG to celebrate his daughter, Aliyah as she turns 16 today.

The proud father wrote; ''Happy Sweet 16th Birthday to my Daughter Aliyah Niniola Odetola, May you be surrounded and all-encompassed in a massive sea of joy, love, happiness, family, & friendship. Continue to prosper & flourish in all parts of ur life. Amen.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 U know dat we treasure u & will do anything to put a smile on your face. LLnP my luv❤️''

Wawu! Kogi West Elders Forum REJECTS Melaye

Kogi West Elders Forum (KWEF) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  has rejected any attempt to impose Senator Dino Melaye as the sole senatorial candidate on the people of the Kogi West in 2019.

The group made this known through its chairman, Hon. Shaibu Momoh, at a meeting held in Lokoja, over the weekend.

The group declared that its main objective was to work with other leaders in Kogi West, to present a credible candidate from Yagba axis, warning that imposition of candidate by any group or individual will be resisted vehemently.

Pre-Wedding Photos Of Olu & Joke Jacobs’ Son

Son of Veteran Nollywood actors Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs, Olusoji is off the market as he is set to tie the knot with his fiancée, Boma. Mother of the groom, Joke Silva made the announcement on her instagram page. She wrote; '

'We prayed and waited patiently for this time…it’s finally here 🙌The Jacobs are going South to get their Kalabari bride 😍#BOJ2018 Part 1 loading''

Ondo Former Deputy Governor’s Daughter Found Dead In Boyfriend’s House

Miss Adenike Khadijat Oluboyo, daughter of the immediate past Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Alhaji Lasisi Olugbenga Oluboyo, was today found dead at her boyfriend’s house in Akure. Oluboyo, who was a final year student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, was found dead in her boyfriend’s house, Adeyemi Alao, popularly known as Q.S.

Governor Ortom Dissolves Cabinet

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has  dissolved his cabinet. In the statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Ijohor, the dissolution of the cabinet, which he described as “partial,” takes immediate effect.

According to the statement, four out of the 16 commissioners and seven out of 19 Special Advisers were retained.

The Okoye Twins Are One Today [Photos]

Paul Okoye's twins are one today and they are having a big party. Their dad and mom took to their respective instagram pages to celebrate them.

Their dad wrote; "Nathan: yo!... We are one today . Nadia: ahh!.. ..Already!!!   Happy first birthday to #nadia and #Nathan #doubledouble           ❤️❤️    cc @nadiaandnathanokoye @anita_okoye"

Zuckerberg Becomes World’s 3rd Richest Person

Facebook Inc. co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Warren Buffett as the world’s third-richest person, further solidifying technology as the most robust creator of wealth.

Zuckerberg, who trails only Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos and Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, eclipsed Buffett Friday as Facebook shares climbed 2.4%, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Kemi Adeosun Skips NYSC, Forges Certificate

Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, did not participate in the mandatory one-year national youth service scheme. Instead, she forged an exemption certificate many years after graduation, Premium Times can authoritatively report.

The year-long service, organised by the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), is compulsory for all Nigerians who graduate from universities or equivalent institutions at less than 30 years of age.

Drake's Album Hit 1 Billion Global Streams In A Week

Drake's new set Scorpion has become the first album to hit 1 billion streams globally across all streaming platforms in a single week, industry sources have confirmed to Billboard.

In all, Scorpion's tracks accumulated more than 1 billion streams globally in the most recent tracking week (June 29-July 5), the set's first week available, making it the first album to reach the milestone. Previously, Post Malone's beerbongs & bentleys held the global record with just under 700 million streams (April 27-May 3), according to industry insiders.

I Didn’t Call Victoria Kimani My Girlfriend - LAX

Days ago, singer, Damilola Afolabi, aka LAX, was in the news for the wrong reason. He was reported to have granted an interview to an online medium where he claimed that Kenyan singer, Victoria Kimani, is the ‘love of his life’.

Shortly after that, Kimani took to social media to debunk his claims. She wrote on Instagram, “Lies and corruption.”

However, in an exclusive chat with Sunday Scoop, LAX denied saying that Kimani was his girlfriend. He said, “It was a misconception. I granted an interview and I said she (Kimani) was my ‘Woman Crush Everyday’. I didn’t say she was my girlfriend. 

Otedola Fire: 8 Families Show Up For DNA Testing

Eight families have showed up for DNA testing in connection with the Otedola Link Bridge fire.

The Head of the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Dr Richard Somiari, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  today.

Somiari, a forensic expert, said that more families were still expected to visit the facility in connection with the deadly explosion that occurred on June 28.

Photos: Osinbajo Arrives Borno State

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is in Borno State to mark this year’s Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) at Monguno. He was received by Governor Kashim Shettima at the Maiduguri International Airport. See more photos below...

Shame on everybody calling our VP Owanbe VP, (saying he is always spotted at parties) you see, he is working...duh! Lol. If only Nigeria could be better, if only....

Juventus Make £88m Bid For Cristiano Ronaldo

Juventus have made a bid of £88 million for Cristiano Ronaldo with the pressure on Manchester United to make a counter offer if they want to resign their former star from Real Madrid.

United will be wary of being dragged into another wild goose chase when it comes to Ronaldo, having been led to believe the Portugal international wanted to leave Madrid four years ago to return to Old Trafford

On that occasion, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner merely used their interest as a bargaining chip and decided to sign a new contract to remain in Spain, but this could well be different with Juventus opening the bidding following Portugal’s World Cup exit and rumours that Ronaldo has fallen out with Real president Florentino Perez.