Kano gov stops 13 from joining ISIS

KANO State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has confirmed the arrest of 13 persons, believed to be on the way to Libya to join the dreaded Islamic group, Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Making the allegation on Tuesday, during a police-organised press conference at Bompai Police headquarters, the governor said the suspects were not only a threat to their country of destination but, were also likely threats to neighbouring countries like Libya, including Nigeria.

Mum who pushed son on swing for two days until he died spared jail

A mother who pushed her toddler son on a swing for two days until he died has been spared jail.
Ji’Aire Lee , aged three, was found by police in La Plata, Maryland, after reports a woman had been seen pushing a child in a swing "for several hours",the Daily News reported.

Gunmen kill Abia community’s monarch

                        

Traditional ruler of Ikeala Ahiaba Autonomous Community in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze James Nwabekee is dead. Residents woke yesterday to the news of his assassination by gunmen.

It was gathered that the incident happened around 10pm on Monday. The gunmen attempted to kill one of his son’s. He, however, escaped.

See Photos of Olusegun Obasanjo's Many Children

President Olusegun Obasanjo, in his memoir, ‘My Watch’, revealed his number of children in the order they were born. Of the highly-successful 20 children, 19 are biological, except Kunle, his nephew.
According to Obasanjo, he adopted Kunle as his biological child "in every sense of the word to compensate for his mother being deprived of an education by our father".

Baba also added that, "My children have all made a mark. Eight of them have acquired PhD degrees in their individual areas of learning." See photos of others...

'A Sign of Divine Intervention': Bible Survives 'Miraculously' Undamaged As SUV Burns To Ashes

   

A Bible in an SUV's front seat was the only thing left untouched after the vehicle caught fire and exploded moments before the driver was rescued by a group of Good Samaritans on Sunday in Tennessee.

Police say the accident happened in Memphis when the 2014 Jeep Laredo left the road, hit a pole and burst into flames on State Route 385 near Ridgeway Road and Kirby Parkway around 2.30pm, WREG reported.

'''Please don't give the devil a chance''-Freeze tells AY & wife following alleged marriage split

Freeze Cool Fm has reacted to reports comedian Ay and wife, Mabel have split.According to SDK blog, Mabel has moved out of their home while the comedian shoots his latest film in the US.It had to do with cheating and physical assault on AY's part.The couple who have one daughter, have been together before he became famous and are always everywhere together.Mabel has also removed his surname, Makun from her instagram bio.

Too many fake Christians‚ says Pope Francis

Fresh from questioning the faith of Donald Trump‚ Pope Francis said on Tuesday that too many Christians were fakes.

They treat their faith as window dressing rather than as an opportunity for service‚ the Pope said at a Mass in the Chapel of the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican‚ according to Radio Vatican.

Reflecting on hypocrisy‚ and the difference between saying and doing‚ he called on his disciples to do as they say‚ and not as they do.

50,000 Abuja workers sacked in two months

            Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige

The scarcity of foreign exchange for importation of raw materials by local industries is adversely affecting the sector as over 50,000 workers have lost their jobs in Abuja in the last two months.

The President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Tony Ejinkeonye, confirmed the job losses in an exclusive interview with our correspondent in Abuja.

A personal trainer piled on five stone so he could lose weight with his client

So that his client didn’t have to undertake her weight loss battle alone, personal trainer Adonis Hill purposefully piled on 70lbs (five stone) in three months.


Client Alissa Kane had been overweight most of her life. So, Adonis, a 35-year-old trainer from Brooklyn, who had already overcome his own battle with weight and depression in his late-twenties, decided the best way to motivate Alissa was to go on the journey with her.

I warned my slain husband against going out, says widow

                       

Widow of a slain commercial motorcyclist aka Okada rider Monsuru Fowotade Alapini, has said she advised her husband against going out that fateful day.

Alapini was stabbed on the chest by some suspected cultists in Oworonsoki, Lagos, on Valentine’s Day and died on his way to Gbagada General Hospital.

The baby Gorilla born by caesarean section

 

This tiny baby gorilla, is the first in Britain to have been delivered by caesarean section.
Prof David Cahill and Dr Aamna Ali carried out the op after mum Kera, 11, suffered life-threatening pre-eclampsia. It was feared mum and unborn baby could die if she went into labour.

Eight zoo-keepers carried the 20-stone gorilla into a clinic at the zoo after Kera was given an anaesthetic in her compound,Daily Mirror reports.
Prof Cahill, who has done 3,000 C-sections on humans, said:

Expert Reveals Ways S*X Is Good For Your Health

                             

It is one of life's greatest pleasures and vital for the survival of the human race.
There are obvious reasons why having sex is good for you - love, baby making and pleasure, to start with.

But, the benefits go much further.

Experts agree, getting frisky between the sheets can actually be good for a person's health - in more than one way.

Fake Naval Officer Arrested, Weeks To Wedding | Photo

                            

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a fake naval officer, Ahmed Abdullahi, in the Victoria Island area of the state.

Punch Metro learnt that 37-year-old Abdullahi from Adamawa State was apprehended while he was on a trip to Lekki, reportedly to raise money for his wedding billed for March 27.

Photo: ‘I stole my boss’ car to attend Valentine’s Day party’

                

A driver, Emmanuel John,has been arrested for allegedly duplicating his boss’ car key and attempting to abscond with it.
John, 26, was arrested at Abraham Adesanya Estate in Lekki last Sunday night for alleged attempted theft of the Toyota Corolla car marked EPE 642 DX, which he planned to take to a Valentine’s Day party at Splash Hotel in Sangotedo, Ajah. 

John had a week before his plan, cut the Toyota Corolla key without the knowledge of his boss, Mrs Flora Ighalo.
On Sunday afternoon when he was not supposed to be at work, he allegedly sneaked into the Abraham Adesanya Estate residence of his boss, and took away the car with the cut key.

Ne-Yo Marries his Very Pregnant Fiancee Crystal Renay

                        

The singer and Renay tied the knot in a romantic celebration yesterday, Saturday, February 20 at the Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, California. It was an afternoon ceremony held outside on a cliff overlooking the ocean. The nuptials were followed by a cocktail reception and then dinner and dancing in the Catalina room for more than 220 guests.

Donjazzy on why he didn't join Dbanj on stage at Ben Bruce's 60th birthday

       

Donjazzy has cleared the air after fans came at him for not honoring Ben Bruce's call to join Dbanj on stage .Last night, as Dbanj took the stage at Senator Ben Bruce's 60th birthday celebrations, the senator took the mic and requested Donjazzy join Dbanj on stage.He said..

I’m The Only Legal Wife Of Ojukwu, Bianca Tells Court

Bianca Ojukwu, the widow of the late Ikemba of Nnewi, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu, yesterday told a Lagos High Court in Igbosere that she was the only one legally married to the Biafra warlord amongst his wives during his life time.

Bianca said this at the commencement of trial, before Justice Abdulfattah Lawal, in the on going legal battle between her and her husband’s brothers over the family’s estate.

Police nab Chinese, others for Lagos boat accident

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested some people said to be responsible for a boat accident which claimed seven lives in the Ijede, Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday that the Ijede Police Division detained some sand miners, which included a Chinese national, pending the conclusion of investigation.

PHOTOS: Couple marries immediately after meeting for the first time

      

A long-distance couple went from Instagram to Insta-marriage seconds after they met.Erica Harris married a man just seconds after they met for the first time at an airport in California, after the two randomly connected a year ago on Instagram,NY Daily news reports.. 

Oversleeping: The Effects and Health Risks of Sleeping Too Much

We often hear about the real dangers of getting too little sleep, but on the other end of the spectrum, sleeping too much also appears to have some risks.

Sleep is a rapidly growing field of research, and we are learning more all the time about how rest affects the body and mind. It's known that sleep is a time when the body repairs and restores itself, and getting too little rest can lead to a whole host of health problems.

US destroyer sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea

Pentagon says USS Curtis Wilbur was sent near Triton island as a challenge to countries that are trying to restrict navigational rights, provoking angry Chinese response

A US Navy destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of an island claimed by China and two other states in the South China Sea on Saturday to counter efforts to limit freedom of navigation, the Pentagon said.

PHOTOS: Businessman Buries Wife Senator Hope Uzodinma Allegedly Gave HIV/AIDS

                          

                        

Nze Ebubeagu Ekenulo is an activist, a businessman, with interests, in real estate publishing and car hire service. His wife, Hon.Ukachi Amaechi who lost her life in December, 2015 after HIV complications was buried yesterday. 

He spoke to ANAYO OHAEKELEM on how Senator Hope Uzodinma allegedly infected his wife, Ukachi Ekenulo aka Ukachi Amaechi a former member of Imo State House of Assembly with HIV. Excerpts:

Barren Woman Attacks Husband with Acid in Ibadan

“THE woman who gave me a substance told me that it was a charm meant to endear my husband to me. I never knew that what she gave me was acid. All I was trying to do was to keep my husband’s love so that he would not think of leaving me, because I know that my marriage with any other man would not endure because of my barrenness.”

These were that words of Remi Agunbiade (38), a resident of Ita Barika, Foko area of Ibadan, Oyo State, after she was arrested by the policemen from Iyaganku Division over an alleged attempt to kill her husband, one Olawale Shola, by pouring acid on him on January 27, 2016.

Graphic photos from the boat mishap which killed 7 in Lagos today

Graphic pics below (Viewers discretion)

Seize any money I own in foreign accounts, Akpabio challenges FG

Akpabio

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio has denied owning any property in Dubai, United Arab Emirate or any other foreign country.

Akpabio in a statement on Friday by his his media assistant, Anietie Ekong, challenged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to seize any money found in a foreign bank account bearing his name.

IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Denied Bail Because 'He Is A Threat To National Security'

                           

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been denied bail by a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja.

Justice John Tosho on Friday, ruled that Kanu was a threat to national security, and as such, his bail application would be denied.

Artist shot by police denied treatment in hospitals

  

An artist, Smart Owie, shot by police during the demolition of the Artistes Village at the National Theatre, Lagos, said he was being denied treatment by hospitals because he had no police report.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Owie was shot in his right leg on Jan. 23 during the demolition of some structures at the village believed to be illegal.

5 New Things You Need To Know About Zika Virus

Zika virus, which is spread by the aedes aegypti mosquito, is the suspected culprit behind a wave of birth defects in Brazil. The illness continues to spread across Central and South America and the Caribbean, and now cases are cropping up all over the world through people who traveled to affected regions.

With the high volume of news about the Zika virus -- check out our full coverage here -- it's tough to stay up-to-date on the most recent developments. Here's the latest information you should know:

10 'M's That Can Make Or Break A Woman's Career

1. Mother

How your mother conducted her life and what she said to you matters. What she did not say to you matters even more. What she taught you, what she expected of you and how much she supported your choices and decisions (especially during the vulnerable moments) all play into how you approach your career.

Your mom's belief system and what she expected from you become a part of your psyche too.

Israel PM accuses UN's chief Ban Ki-moon of 'encouraging terror'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the UN chief of "encouraging terror" after Ban Ki-moon spoke of Palestinian frustration at Israel's occupation and said it was natural to resist.

"The comments of the UN Secretary General encourage terror," Netanyahu said in a statement. "There is no justification for terror."

Earlier, Ban told the UN Security Council of the "profound sense of alienation and despair driving some Palestinians -- especially young people" in the upsurge of attacks on Israelis since the start of October.

"Palestinian frustration is growing under the weight of a half century of occupation and the paralysis of the peace process," he said.

Nigerians Should Be Ready For More Shocking Corruption Revelations - Lai Mohammed

                     

Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed said Nigerians should be prepared for more shocking revelations on corruption, which is yet to be released.

Mohammed raised the alarm that treasury looters had resorted to fighting back, using various means.

Speaking to chiefs of newspapers on Tuesday,he said
”When I met with the news and political editors in Lagos on Sunday, I said, among other things, that the government is aware that in fighting corruption, corruption will also fight back.

How I Make N300,000 Monthly Begging in Lagos – Drug Suspect

                 


Kehinde Olatubosun, 56, from Ibadan, Oyo State, was arrested on Saturday night along with 18 other drug addicts at a joint in Ipodo, Ikeja.

PremiumTimes reports that a team of Rapid Response Squad Decoy had on Monday night traced a stolen phone to the joint, leading to the arrest of a three-man gang mobile phone thieves, three hard drug peddlers and 13 drug addicts, the police said in a statement on Sunday.

Oral S*x Causes Throat Cancer, New Research Reveals

                           
                            Throat cancer picture

People traditionally view throat cancer as a disease that affects smokers and heavy drinkers in later life but over recent years, as cases have been rising, it has been linked with the common virus HPV (human papillomavirus)-16 that causes cancer.

HPV (human papillomavirus)-16 is spread by skin-to-skin contact, sex. It is thought that performing oral sex is the most likely way the HPV virus - usually associated with cervical cancer - is spread to
the mouth.

PHOTOS: Celine Dion Jets To Montreal For Husband’s Funeral

                        

Celine Dion has been seen for the first time since the January 14 death of her 73-year-old husband René Angélil. The 47-year-old singer looked pale as she got hugs from friends before boarding a private jet in Las Vegas with her three children in tow.

This sighting comes just two days before Angélil's funeral, which will be held at the Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal. The church is also where the couple had a lavish wedding in 1994.

Dion isn't only grieving over the passing of her husband. Her bother also died this month. On January 16, just two days after René died from throat cancer, her brother Daniel Dion lost his battle at aged 59 with brain, tongue and throat cancer. See more photos below.

BREAKING: Pro-Biafra protest in Aba turns bloody (VIEWER DISCRETION)

The ongoing protest by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Enyimba city, Aba, Abia state, has turned bloody.

According to the Nation Newspapers, the protest has denigrated into chaos and bloodshed as security agents and the protesters have clashed in the city.

Pregnant? have regular s*x

The desire of every pregnant woman is to have a safe and trouble-free delivery. To make this a reality, they are often advised to watch their feeding, ensure they have adequate rest, minimise their exposure to certain substances, reduce their stress levels and be optimistic, amongst other helpful tips.

Jonathan becomes first African leader to bag Martin Luther King’s awards

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was Thursday (January 14th) honoured by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. He was awarded with the Presidential Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing human rights, social justice and the fight for universal freedom.

The SCLC, founded by the late American Civil Right leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, in January 1957 is currently led by Dr. Charles Steele Jr.

The event is part of the activities leading up to the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day on Monday, January 18th, 2016. 

Man kills three-year-old son to continue in relationship

A 22-year-old father has killed his three-year-old son, Brendan Creato, because he felt the child was an impediment to his relationship with a teenage girlfriend, prosecutors say.

ABC7NY news reports that those details came during the arraignment of David “D.J.” Creato Jr, the father of the boy on Tuesday.

Lovers drown during romantic rendezvous by river in Delta

 

The bodies of two young lovers who drowned in Ekpan River,Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State were recovered.
Divers, who were contracted by the communities’ leadership, removed the decomposing bodies of the couple, identified simply Kess and Onoriode, from the river at 1 pm.They were buried beside each other at the spot from where they jumped into the river.

Ten Signs To Show One Is Depressed

There is yet to be an acceptable figure of depressed people in the world. However, millions are depressed globally and the figures are higher in richer and modernised countries. For example, an estimated 19 million Americans suffer from depression, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The research has shown that 10 to 25 percent of American women, as well as 5 to 12 percent of men, will become clinically depressed at some time during their lives.

Above 50? Start taking nutrient supplements

Naturally, one should get required nutrients from fruits, vegetables and other unprocessed foods. But as one enters 50s, hormonal changes make it difficult for one to reach required quotas for certain vitamins and minerals increasingly difficult.

While science cannot re-create everything nature has perfectly packed into whole foods, supplementing your diet with some nutrients helps you stay on top of your game as you grow older.

10 Things That Will Ruin Your Year if You’re Not Careful

We all start each year with the best of intentions, but if we’re not careful sin can trip us up and ruin everything about it. Here are ten things you need to be extra watchful for:

1. Physical Health. This is the one that we all expect. The Bible says that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Your body is a temple. How are you treating God’s temple?

If your body breaks down, everything breaks down. You can’t be effective for the Kingdom if you haven’t taken care of your body. Your physical health is an incredibly spiritual issue, but not just for honoring God. Your health gives you a better state of mind to make decisions, better emotional health, and better energy for your family. The way to throw off that weight is to literally throw off that weight and get your body in shape.

Ex-President Jonathan Becomes A Grand Father Again

          

It was all smiles for the former Nigerian President when he was informed that his daughter Ine Onyemachi has successfully delivered a bouncing baby boy.

The Madonna University trained Lawyer, Ine Onymachi who got married exactly a year ago to her doctor husband delivered the bouncing boy on 11th of January, 2015 at Memorial Hospital West, In Pembroke pines Miami Florida.

The two words that could save your relationship

When was the last time you thanked your partner? Research shows that a heartfelt ‘thank you’ might just be the key to maintaining and improving your relationship.

A study conducted by the University of Georgia and published in the journal Personal Relationships has found that feeling appreciated and valued by your partner has a direct positive effect on your relationship satisfaction, how committed you feel, and your thoughts about the future of your relationship.

Police officers to be arrested for doing domestic duties, carrying ‘handbags’ for VIPs

From all indication, it appears the Nigerian Police Force is cleaning house and attempting to get in shape.

From changing their uniforms to proposing psychiatric evaluation for policemen/women to stopping officers from accessing the mobile phone contents of Nigerians- things may really be changing, slowly.

In furtherance of this cleaning-house process, the Police Service Commission has warned police officers on escort duty with Very Important Persons to stop carrying handbags, umbrellas and other accessories for their assigned principals.