38 virgins killed in bus crash on their way to King of Swaziland's wife choosing ceremony

A road accident in Swaziland has killed 38 girls and seriously injured 20 others who were on their way to a traditional ceremony where King Mswati III can choose a new wife, pro-democracy activists reported.
The accident happened on Friday night when their open truck smashed into a car on the road between the tiny kingdom's two main cities, Mbabane and Manzini, en route to the traditional Reed Dance.

"A total of 38 young girls have been pronounced dead, with more than 20 others seriously injured," Swaziland Solidarity Network spokesman Lucky Lukhele said.

Professor wins N58.9m in sports bet

A Professor of Computer Engineering at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Godwin Ighalo, has won the sum of N58,945,553, after placing bets with N800 in 1960Bet.

It is the biggest sum ever won in the history of sports betting in Nigeria. The sexagenarian accomplished the feat after placing bets on two different bet slips of N500 and N300.

On the N500 ticket, Prof Ighalo won N36,840,971.25 while the N300 slip won him N22,104,582.75. Ighalo, who was accompanied by two of his relatives, on Wednesday, received his cheque at the head office of the country’s top sports betting company in Lagos.

Jonathan, Alison-Madueke, CSO Obuah Involved In $6.9million Scam

The ongoing probe of the immediate past administration by President Muhammadu Buhari is to beam its searchlight on the alleged purchase of three mobile stages, costing $6.9m, by former President Goodluck Jonathan and two of his officials, a Presidency source has said.

According to a document, which was obtained from the Presidency on Saturday, the deal, which is now a subject of investigation, was allegedly carried out by Jonathan; his Chief Security Officer, Mr. Gordon Obuah; and former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke.

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The fund was said to have been withdrawn from one of the numerous accounts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

Sisters to be raped as punishment for brother's crime

The rights group Amnesty International has called on Indian authorities to ensure the safety of two young women after their local village council ordered them to be raped and paraded naked after their brother eloped with a married woman.
The unelected all-male village council in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, on July 30 ordered that a woman, 23, and her sister, 15, be raped and paraded naked with their faces blackened after their brother ran away with a woman from the village’s dominant Jat caste.

Tonto Dikeh is married, Photos from bride price ceremony

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh is officially married traditionally. Her husband, Mr. Churchchill paid her bride price on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at her home town, Rumukani, Rumukuta, in Rivers State. Congrats to them. See more photos after the cut...

Three al-Jazeera Journalists Jailed 3years for Spreading False News in Egypt

The three al-Jazeera journalists convicted in Egypt of "spreading false news" have been sentenced to three years in prison at their retrial in Cairo. Canadian-Egyptian Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian Baher Mohamed were in court to hear the verdict. Australian Peter Greste was deported to Australia earlier this year and was on trial again in absentia.

Photos from the Airforce helicopter crash in Kaduna today, 7 killed

 These are some photos from the crash site of the Dornier 228 aircraft belonging to Nigerian air-force that crashed at the Nigerian Defense Academy old site in Kaduna at about 6:45 this morning. The helicopter was said to be on a routine training flight and was heading to Abuja from the Nigerian Airforce base in Kaduna, when the incident occurred. All 7 people on-board, including the pilot, co-pilot, two engineers and three passengers all died. See more photos from the crash site after the cut

Cholera Kills 20, 200 Admitted in Bauchi

Cholera disease has killed twenty persons in the Shira Local Government Area of Bauchi state. This is contained in a statement made available by the Information Officer in the LGA, Danlami Baza, in Bauchi on Saturday.

Nigeria Economy worse In 90 days of APC – PDP

PDP press release:

"The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decries as alarming, the damage so far done o
n the nation’s economy by the President Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) since it took office at the center, three months ago. The party said the shambolic state of the nation’s economy within the period, which represents the worst in the nation’s contemporary history, is a direct fallout of uncertainty created by the inability of the Buhari-led government to chart a clear-cut economic policy, worsened by abuse of regulations, and flagrant violation of constitutional provisions.

Caitlyn Jenner to be sued $18.5 million for fatal crash.

Caitlyn Jenner is set to be sued for $18.5 million for her role in February’s fatal car crash. The driver and four passengers riding in a Hummer struck during the accident plan to file a collective civil suit against the reality star. The plaintiffs are claiming Jenner’s negligence caused the crash.

Caitlyn Jenner been considered to light the Olympic Cauldron 2014 Torch.

Caitlyn Jenner might be having an iconic assignment in 2014, as she is being considered by the Mayor, Eric Garcetti to light the Olympic Cauldron in 2024 if it comes to Los Angeles.  The lighting of the cauldron is a huge honor, with the host country usually selecting someone it feels can proudly embody what the country stands for on a global stage. 

Past cauldron lighters have been Muhammad Ali, Wayne Gretzky and countless inspiring athletes from all over the world.  

So, with the City of Los Angeles battling to get the 2024 games, Mayor Eric Garcetti said the first person to come to mind for the honor is Caitlyn.

Photos: Nigeria Police gets 1st female Force Public Relations Officer

Nigeria Police has appointed its first Female Police Public Relations Officer ,PPRO. She is Ag. ACP Olabisi Kolawole. Her appointment was ratified by the Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase today August 28th. Congrats to her. Read her profile after the cut...
 

She is a graduate of Nigeria Police Academy; she studied Law in Ogun State University and graduated with Bachelor of Law degree (LL.B) in 2000. She graduated from the Nigeria Law School where she obtained a (BL) degree and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002. She attended University of Leicester, United Kingdom where she obtained a Masters degree in Police Leadership and Management (PLM).

PDP Media Watchdog to President Buhari: Your appointments is Asymmetrical and Fraudulent

Below is a press statement from The PDP Media Watchdog

The PDP Media Watchdog has described the appointments so far made by President Buhari as fraudulent and asymmetrical, saying that the President's anti-corruption war is a charade and a deceit. The group while responding to the recent appointments as announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina said that people's expectation of President Buhari to remove his ethnic and military mentality and embrace democracy may not come to pass after all.

"We mentioned this in our last statements that President Buhari and the APC is only making noise with corruption and probe to cover up their plans to derail this country. The President claimed to be fighting corruption but does not know that even lopsided appointment is also corruption. According to an English dictionary, corruption is defined as 'dishonest actions that destroys people's trust in the person or group' and in another definition, it says, 'corruption is the misuse of entrusted power (by heritage, education, marriage, election, appointment or whatever else) for private gain'

Nigerian Ambassador To The U.S. Ade Adefuye Is Dead

Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, a historian who served as Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States, has died in Washington, DC, SaharaReporters just learned. 
Mr. Adefuye died at a yet to be disclosed hospital in the US, a source in the US told our correspondent.
Mr. Adefuye was recalled to Nigeria after President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as President. He was still waiting to hand over to a new ambassador when he suddenly died today.
A former professor of history, Mr. Adefuye was in 2010 appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan as Nigeria’s ambassador in the US. An outspoken person and fierce defender of Nigeria, the deceased diplomat tackled critics of Nigeria in the US. He vociferously lobbied against Nigeria’s classification as “a country of interest” in America’s terrorism watch list.

10 day old baby dies after being eaten by rats in an Indian hospital

A 10-day-old baby boy died after being eaten by rats in an Indian hospital’s neo-natal intensive care unit. Parents of the deceased child said the rats chewed their sick child’s left eye, face, chest and hands after climbing into his incubator.

Failure to report rape now results in two-year jail term in Nigeria.

Rape remains one of the more prevalent but under-reported crimes in Nigeria. Lagos State alone reported 12, 120 cases of rape in the last four years. The number of rape cases in the country has always been cause for concern for both government and non-governmental organisations in Nigeria, like Project Alert, who campaign nonstop against it.

Disgusting, Man finds dead rat in grilled full chicken he purchased...(pics)

Imagine seeing a dead rat in a grilled chicken you purchased, how would you feel? disgusting sight. Someone purchased cooked chicken from Walmart and allegedly found a dead rat in it when he got home to begin consumption. See more pictures after the cut

Dbanj pictured with Bono of U2, who is in Nigeria

D'banj shared this photo of himself with Bono, the front-man of Irish rock band, U2, who is currently in Nigeria for his humanitarian work.

HILARIOUS!! See Davido, Wizkid & Iyanya As Women (PHOTOS)

Ever wondered what some of your favourite male celebs will look like if they were females? Well, graphic artist @aaronitems, who has proficient skills in Photoshop, has made a series where he changed some males celebs into females. See more photos after the cut..

On a break: One Direction have stunned their fans

UK band, One Direction are set to break up in March, according to the reports emanating from London.
Several sources say that the teen idol sensations that comprises Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan – are set to part company for a year because they want to focus on solo projects.

BREAKING: Buhari appoints SGF, Chief of Staff, others

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the following appointments:

Babachir David Lawal – Secretary to the Government of the Federation
Abba Kyari – Chief of Staff to the President
Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (rtd.) – Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs Service
Kure Martin Abeshi – Comptroller-General, Nigerian Immigration Service
Senator Ita S.J. Enang – SSA to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate)
Hon. Suleiman A. Kawu – SSA to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives)

2015/2016 UEFA Champions League Draw (FULL LIST)

Group A: Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Shakhtar, Malmo

Group B: PSV, Manchester United, CSKA Moscow, Wolfsburg

Group C: Benfica, Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray, Astana

Group D: Juventus, Manchester City, Sevilla, Borussia Monchengladbach

Was Nick Gordon Paid $40,000 to Cry at His Dead Girlfriend's Graveside?

According to  pagesix “Grieving” Nick Gordon — who was banned from girlfriend Bobbi Kristina Brown’s funeral by her dad, Bobby Brown, and is facing a wrongful-death suit in her catastrophic passing — was paid $40,000 for photos and video of his so-called “secret pilgrimage” to her grave, sources exclusively tell Page Six.
But the money, we hear, is going to his “legal defense fund” because Nick is “broke” and needs the funds to pay his top legal team, which includes Casey Anthony’s lawyer Jose Baez.

Economic diversification very high on our agenda - Buhari

Press statement from the presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday in Abuja that Nigeria, under his leadership, will work more closely with other countries facing the challenge of falling oil prices to rapidly move away from dependence on crude oil exports for economic survival.

Speaking at an audience with the new Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Mr. Fahad Abdullah Sefyan, President Buhari affirmed his administration's commitment to faster development of Nigeria's non-oil sectors and the speedy diversification of the country's economy.

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Honduras Teen Buried Alive Dies At Hospital After Family Breaks Her Out Of Tomb

16-year-old Neysi Perez, who was 3 months pregnant, has died after her family says they rescued her from her tomb a day after being buried alive. 
Neysi began foaming at the mouth after reportedly suffering a panic attack. That's when her family called a local La Entrada priest to perform an exorcism because they thought she was possessed. Neysi lost consciousness and was pronounced dead by a local doctor ... but now her mother says she wasn't dead to begin with.

Kardashian’s Neighbours Flood Sheriff’s Dept to Report Harden’s Explosive Birthday

The U.S. Coast Guard and L.A. County sheriff’s Department are being flooded with complaints over Khloe Kardashian’s explosive birthday gift for her boyfriend, James Harden.  People are saying the massive fireworks display that went off at midnight, woke up thousands of people.

Tyga Sues Landlord for Claiming He Owes Him $70k

Rapper Tyga is suing his landlord for breach of contract over his Calabasas home. In court documents obtained by People, the rapper's lawyers say he plunked down $200,000 toward the purchase of the Calabasas home he's been renting.

Delta state governor had more votes than accredited voters in the state- INEC says

INEC officials who appeared before the Delta state Election tribunal sitting in Asaba the state capital, yesterday August 26th, told members of the tribunal that after the April 11th governorship elections had been concluded, it was discovered that the state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa who was declared winner of the election, had more number of votes than the number of accredited voters during the April 14th governorship election.

NUC releases list of illegal tertiary institutions.

Below is a list of illegal degree awarding Institutions operating in different parts of Nigeria as released by the National Universities Commission on August 24th. The NUC Executive secretary, Julius Okojie, says anyone who patronise these schools, do so at their own risk. Full list after the cut..

Full list:
1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its campuses.
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses.

Photos: Passenger Caught Stealing From Another Passenger's Bag In Bus Coming From Lagos to Warri

A passenger who boarded a bus at G Agofure Park heading to Warri from Lagos was caught while trying to steal from other passengers bags, according to eye witness reports he was caught in the act.

Primary Education: Gov. Okowa Calls For Removal Of Teachers Salaries From LGA

DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has advocated for the removal of primary education from Local Government Councils so as to end the perennial non- payment of salaries and ensure effective service delivery in the sector.

Speaking on Tuesday , August 25, 2015 when the National President of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Comrade Micheal Olukoya led members of NUT Standing Committee to pay a courtesy visit, Senator Okowa said that “Primary Education is the bed rock of the child and there is the need to strengthen it and get it right, if we lose it at the primary school stage we have lost it completely.”

Arik attendant caught with N105m cocaine probe by NDLEA

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Tuesday night stormed the headquarters of Arik Air in Ikeja Lagos following the arrest in London of a crew member of the airline for allegedly being in possession of cocaine.
The Arik crew member, identified by the anti-narcotics agency as Chika Egwu Udensi, was arrested on Monday night by operatives of the United Kingdom Border Force with 20 kilogrammes of cocaine in London.

The NDLEA agents were said to have searched Udensi’s latest Range Rover parked on the airline’s premises. Arik spokesman, Adebanji Ola, confirmed the visit by the NDLEA’s operatives.

Robbery suspects cut bars, escape from police cell

Two of the robbery suspects, who were arrested while they were operating on Iju Road, in the Agege area of Lagos, have escaped from the police cell.

It was learnt that 3 suspected members of the gang, who reportedly attacked and robbed a hotel and some residences of Sands Avenue, off Iju Road, had been handed over to the Pen Cinema Police Division, before two of them escaped from the cell.

It was gathered that policemen, who were on duty on the fateful day, had been arrested, while the fleeing suspects are yet to be captured.

Caitlyn Jenner Faces Manslaughter Charges over Accident that Killed Woman

Caitlyn Jenner was brought before Los Angeles County prosecutor on Tuesday over the deadly car accident in February, leading to the death of a woman. The decision of whether she will face charges is now in the hands of Los Angeles County prosecutors. 

Tenant Dies after Landlord Set Him Ablaze in Lagos

A landlord in the Idumota, Lagos Island area of Lagos State, Sola Solomon, has allegedly poured petrol and set fire to one of his tenants, identified simply as Abeeb, aka Ogbon. As the victim struggled to put out the flames, the 67-year-old landlord pushed him down from the top floor of the three-storey building.

Boy tears $1.5 mil painting at museum

It's enough to cause curators to break out in cold sweats: the sight of a museum visitor tumbling right into a valuable, centuries-old painting at a busy exhibition.

A Taiwanese schoolboy, 12, did just that on a visit to a Leonardo da Vinci-themed show in Taipei, tripping up while admiring the exhibits.

When he put out his hand to steady himself, he tore a hole "the size of a fist" in a $1.5 million artwork.

Dangote, Ovia, Otudeko Receive Certificate of Admission at NSE Premium Launch

 Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) launched its Premium Board today, will feature companies with good corporate governance and sustainable business model. Aliko Dangot, Chairman of Dangote Group, Oba Otudeko of Chairman FBN Holdings, Jim Ovia, Chairman, Zenith International  received the Certificate of Admission from Oscar Onyema at the launch. See more photos

Go and beg Tinubu, Fani Kayode Tells Fashola

Femi Fani-Kayode, has advised former governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola, to as a matter or urgency, go and make peace with national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu.

Fashola has come under immense persecution of late, as details of questionable contracts awarded by his administration, have begun to come to light.

Thugs smash Toddler to death on Floor in Ondo

A two-year-old toddler has been smashed on the floor and killed, after thugs allegedly beat the mother at the Bajare Camp in the Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. The reportedly thugs attacked Beatrice on the instruction of a middle-aged woman, identified simply as Toyin, following a disagreement between the women.

Buhari: 13-member panel to probe two of his predecessors, late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, set up a 13-member panel to probe two of his predecessors, late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on procurement of arms and ammunition for the Armed Forces.
The investigative committee’s mandate is to identify irregularities and make recommendations for streamlining the procurement process in the Armed Forces.
The committee, which was constituted by the the National Security Adviser, Major-General Babagana Monguno (retd), on the directive of the President, is headed by AVM J.O.N. Ode (retd.) while Brig-Gen. Y. I. Shalangwa is secretary, Mr. I. Magu (EFCC) amongst other members.

11 perish in auto crash after traditional marriage in Abia

No fewer than 11 of the 35 persons, who were returning from  a traditional marriage at Osah in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State on Sunday, perished when the mini bus in which they were travelling, was involved in a head-on collision with a truck carrying fertilizer.

The accident occurred at about 9p.m at the Luxury Bus terminal, near Abia Tower on the Enugu –Port Harcourt road in Umuahia, the state capital.

Robbery Suspects Sue Police For N5m For Forcing Them To Confess

 The suspected robbers, who allegedly attacked banks in Ikorodu have told the Federal High Court in Lagos that the confessional statements they made to the police were under duress.

The defendant’s lawyer, Olusegun Akanbi is, therefore, praying the court to order the police to produce them if they were still alive.
He said the suspects “made confessional statements to the members of the press out of duress”.

Congo Airways Jet Impounded in Ireland

A jet owned by Democratic Republic of Congo's new national airline has been impounded in Ireland, officials have confirmed. The Airbus A320 jet operated by Congo Airways was seized in Dublin by a court acting on behalf of US investors, who say the Congolese government owes them $11.5m (£7.3m).

Nicki Minaj forgets $11k dress at her brother's wedding venue

Nicki Minaj forgot her $11k ready-to-wear Emilio Pucci gown at the New York venue of her brother's wedding.

Review of the nigerian teens choice awards 2015

The Nigerian Teens Choice Award is an annual award event initiated in 2012 by a young, vibrant and talented entrepreneur Nelson Ese Williams under the Teenz Voice Platform. Teenz Voice is an entertainment, publishing and media brand for teenagers, a subsidiary of Nelz Global Concept Ltd and is duely registered with the corporate Affairs Commission.Teenz Voice is also involved in radio broadcasting which creates a platform for teenagers and youth to discuss issues affecting them in the society and the radio show helps promote their various talents and presents it to the general public.

Diezani Took over N15bn from Oil Sale to India - Indian High Commissioner

The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ajjampur R. Ghanashyam, has revealed the dubious practice by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison Madueke in selling crude to India through intermediaries, thus denying Nigeria’s treasury of the full proceed.

India is now Nigeria’s number one crude buyer, an importation that grosses $15 billion yearly. But under Diezani Alison-Madueke, commission agents creamed away some of the billions, when Nigeria’s treasury ought to have enjoyed the full benefit. Nigeria is the only oil producing nation selling its oil this way. Other nations make the sale, country-country.