Rip off: FG may impose fines on telecom companies

The federal government has expressed its dissatisfaction on the incessant rip-offs by telecommunication companies on its subscribers, warning that failure by the companies to correct this anomaly would be met with stiff sanctions.

Minister of Communication, Barrister Bayo Shittu, who disclosed this during a chat with journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said one of the ways the companies rip off their subscribers is through illegal deduction on unsubscribed messages.

Not Again: Father of Igbo girl 'abducted' in Zaria cries out

                                      

Following the rescue of Esu Oruru and Patience Paul,the parents of yet another girl Ifeoma, now Aisha, are crying out. Ifeoma is the daughter of Mr. Ndubuisi Nichodemus. She was living with her parents, in the midst of the Hausa community in Zaria, Kaduna State, until May, 2014.

I’m Not A Lesbian, Ruth Kadiri Addresses Controversial Photo

         

Few days ago, Ruth Kadiri had posted a photo of herself and girlfriends on her instagram page and even though 75percent of her fans saw nothing wrong with it and praised them for their beauty, 

25percent others read another meaning to it calling the actress a lesbian. Saturday Beats however reached out to her on the phone asking her to clarify the controversial photo and Ruth said this;

Sexual Abuse: ‘Invisible Tears’ Of Abuja Women

Sexual abuse of women in Nigeria has always been topical, but the degree of institutional and societal response to the malaise has largely remained incommensurate, writes RUTH CHOJI.

While abuse of women continues to evolve, by assuming new forms, the collective consciousness to keep track on the malaise seems not to be advancing in the same measure.

Kogi State Governor, Bello and wife welcome twin boys

Months after being sworn in as Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello and his wife, Hajia Hafi Bello, on Friday, welcome a set of twin boys.

The Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Gbenga Olorunpomi, Friday disclosed the good news to Kogites and the rest of the country via his Twitter handle.

GRAPHIC: Can Imagine What a Housewife Did To Her Husband For Denying Her Sex For 3 Weeks

                              

An aggrieved housewife, Awele Nwani, 35, has allegedly bathed her husband, Frank Nwani, with hot water, claiming that her hubby denied her sex for three weeks, Punch reports

The incident happened in Ibusa, Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State.The mother of six children, now on the run, also alleged that her husband had been having sexual affairs outside and threatened to make life unbearable for him.

Abia rerun: Race of the titans

             


The Abia North Senatorial rerun election,which holds today, has heightened the curiosity of the electorate. MUSA ODOSHIMOKHE reviews the situation and the chances of the candidates.

Abia North Senatorial rerun, fixed for today, has generated lots of interests. This is hinged on the weight of the candidates jostling for the mandate of the people.

Man Proposes to Girlfriend during RCCG's 74 Hours Praise + Video

                          

A man surprised his girlfriend during a praise programme at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, when he suddenly proposed to her.

Eke Nkem and Precious Ekhator briefly became the cynosure of all eyes during the Redeemed Christian Church of God’s 74 hours Marathon Messiah Praise, held to mark the 74th year birthday of the G.O, Pastor E.A Adeboye.

Photos: Meet The World's 'Smallest' Couple

                             

Indian Dwarfs have become one of the world's smallest couples after they tied the knot in traditional ceremony.

The lonely man, Pramod Kumar, 47, said he was terrified of getting old by himself. But the 2ft tall dwarf was introduced to Poonam Devi, 33, by a friend.

Woman Bites Off Boyfriend’s Tongue, As Medics Try To Reattach The Large Chunk, But It Just WON'T WORK

                            

A woman has been arrested after allegedly biting off her boyfriend's tongue during a passionate kiss. Shakeia Long, 37, was sharing a snog with Dwayne Williams, 41, when she chomped down and removed a chunk of his tongue.

Horrified Williams managed to grab the piece of flesh and fled Long's apartment, in Hartford, Connecticut.

Lady Gaga gets matching tattoos with sexual assault victims

Lady Gaga has revealed a matching tattoo she got with other survivors of sexual assault, who joined her onstage at the Academy Awards for her performance of Til It Happens To You.

Lady Gaga has got matching tattoos with other survivors of sexual assault. The 29-year-old singer - who was raped at 19-years-old - was joined onstage at the Academy Awards by other victims for her performance of Til It Happens To You and it has now been revealed some of the group permanently inked their body to mark the occasion and celebrate their strength.

Ese Oruru's dad -My daughter was raped & is pregnant

                       

Once Again, the father of abducted 14 year old, Ese Oruru confirmed she is indeed pregnant . Charles Oruru, Ese’s father said yesterday that the family is determined to ensure that the law takes its full cause.According to the Nation, he said

Ese Oruru Speaks On Her Abduction, How She Met Yinusa

               

Abducted 13-year old Ese, now 14 (she was a year older last month) in an interview with Daily Sun speaks about how she met Yinusa, how he abducted her without her knowing and what really happened in Kano. 

Womann finds out her lover married another woman while she was in labour

   

A mother has been left devastated after she found out her boyfriend had secretly married another woman while she was giving birth to their son.
Heather McGillion, 24, was working as a hotel entertainer in the Dominican Republic when she fell for her colleague Adonis Rodriguez.

The couple had been together for more than a year when Heather fell pregnant, but due to complications during her pregnancy she decided to temporarily return home to Johnstone, Renfrewshire.

Father Brutally Beats 8 Year Old Son, Leaving Him With A Fractured Hand And Leg

                        

8 years old Chukwuma Okafor is presently on admission at the Kubwa General Hospital after his father brutally beat him, left cane marks on his body and a fractured hand and leg.

According to Facebook user, IG Wala who shared the photos, after beating him, Ebuka's father took him to school and dumped him there. Worried by his state, his teachers contacted a Nun who rushed him to the General Hospital in Kubuwa, Abuja. After undergoing series of X-ray, the result revealed he has fracture on his leg and hand as a result of beating with a strong object which the boy confirmed to be a pestle.

Pastor Snatches Wife Of Church Member In Osun, Nigeria

                             

A Customary Court in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Monday dissolved a marriage of 10 years between a log seller, Olusola Onifade and his wife, Simbiatu when the man declared that their pastor, Femi Olayinka had snatched the woman from him.

Camera Catches Woman 'Pooing' In Supermarket Food Display

             

A video has surfaced of a woman apparently caught pooing in a supermarket display shamelessly. The woman is seen casually walking around a store browsing items before the bizarre incident, believed to be in Russia, took place.

Suspect: We sell human parts for N30,000

                                  

Many were stunned into silence yesterday at the headquarters of Oyo State Police Command as a 50-year old suspect, Kamoru Oladele, narrated how he sells human parts for between N25,000 and N30,000, adding that his gang has human abattoirs in Oyo and Osun states.

A Good Woman Is Hard to Find, Appreciate The One You Have - Paul Okoye

                          

With the high rate of divorces on the increase and domestic violence which has made some women vow not to be under the control of any man.

It is also being said that behind every successful man there is always a good woman and with this, some churches have continued to advice couples on things to do in other to have a good and vibrant home.

Knife attacker injures 10 children at school

A knife-wielding assailant hacked at children in a Chinese schoolyard on Monday, wounding 10 before killing himself, police and reports said, the latest such attack in the country.

Pupils were lining up to go home at the end of the morning session when the man struck, slashing at several children before fleeing, the state-run China News Service cited a witness as saying.

Alfa promises to turn N350,000 to N5m, vanishes

The Maroko Police Division in the Lekki area of Lagos State has arrested a self-acclaimed Alfa, Alhaji Ibrahim Ahamido, for allegedly defrauding a trader, Sarah Moses.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Ahamido collected N350,000 from Moses, promising to boost her business by turning the money to N5m.

He was, however, alleged to have fled with the money, after giving his girlfriend, Hawa Musa, N100,000 to “renew their love”.

Putting on a 'happy face' for their children can make parents feel worse says new research

Although parents may believe that they are doing the right thing by hiding negative emotions from their children, new research suggests suppressing negative emotions in front of children and putting on a ‘happy face' can actually leave parents feeling worse and have a negative effect on their well-being and parent-child bonds.

Photo: Father ‘sells’ son for N250,000 in Lagos

A Liberian, Daniel Barnney, is being held by the police for allegedly selling his nine-month-old son Emmanuel to a 43-year-old woman, Ekah Richard, for N250,000.

Barnney, one Pastor Samuel Osavitu and a worker at an orphanage, Alhaji Sunkanmi Adamu, are being quizzed at Festac Police Station over the matter.

US performs its first uterus transplant

The United States has completed its first uterus transplant surgery, following on a technique already proven in Sweden that could help women suffering from infertility, the Cleveland Clinic said Thursday.

The nine-hour surgery took place on February 24, and the 26-year-old patient -- whose identity was not revealed -- was in stable condition, the hospital said in a statement.

Hero! 10-Year-Old Girl Dies Saving The Lives Of Two Toddlers By Pushing Them Out Of The Path Of A Runaway SUV

                                                

                                   

A 10-year-old girl was killed in California on Monday as she pushed two toddlers out of the path of a runaway SUV while the three were playing together on a driveway.

Kiera Larsen has been hailed a hero and a 'guardian angel' for her fast-thinking in moving her neighbors, sisters one-year-old Adison and two-year-old Emma Jenkins, out of the way of the car in Lakeside, in San Diego county.

How Don Jazzy Denied Ben Bruce Birthday Request

                       

Since they went their separate ways in 2012, after bestriding the world of popular music like colossus, D’banj and Don Jazzy have not been the best of friends.

But despite their lingering differences, it’s the utmost desire of their fans to behold the former label mates and joint owners of one of Nigeria’s biggest record labels, Mo’Hits (now rested) come together someday to perform some of their old hit songs as well as record a duet that would rekindle their relationship that is now strained strained.

The kind of man I’ll like to marry–Nollywood star Halimah Abubakar

Multiple award winning actress Halimah Abubakar, who has been well noted for her Foundation for the Poor, is presently in Lagos for a charity tour, which is planned for the month of March. “I have been able to tour seven states and haven’t done that in Lagos. I have been working since December without a break. The last Christmas was all work for me. I have a new movie coming up, ‘’Hard way to Freedom,’’ a story on rape. In this interview with Paul Ukpabio, Halima confesses to a lifestyle of deprivation which eventually spurred her into Nollywood and her battle to suppress the anger she had to grow up with.


Though young, you have been noted for humanitarian deeds, what drives this passion in you?

Yes, that is the area that appeals to me and that is the area I want to be known for. I just found myself doing it. It came naturally to me to do because I had begged for food and clothes in the past; so I know what it feels like to be deprived in those areas. So giving comes natural to me. We actually need to share so that God will be happy with us.

I bought police walkie-talkie for N2,000 –Fake policeman

For two years, 45-year-old Dele Oduwole had operated as a fake traffic policeman around Ketu area of Lagos.

His specialty: arresting traffic offenders and extorting money from them.

Oduwole, who ran out of luck recently, said he and an accomplice had arrested a motorist at Ketu and impounded his vehicle before a suspicious policeman challenged them about their identities.

The suspect said he preferred to operate with just a walkie-talkie rather than putting on a fake police uniform.

Photo: Yvonne Nelson And Beautiful Mother

                  
Yvonne Nelson and her beautiful mum who she calls the love of her life

Secondary School Student Dies During Money Ritual in Ogun, Nigeria

                        

16-year-old, Raimi Fatai, from Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, reportedly died while trying to make money rituals. It was gathered the deceased whose father is a herbalist had wanted to make money ritual by himself so he gathered 3 of his friends and copied some of his Dad's written money ritual process.

Woman Shot Multiple Times As She Shielded Children From Bullets in Kalamazoo Shooting

    

The NYDailyNews is reporting that one of the Kalamazoo shooter Jason Dalton’s victims was severely injured while trying desperately to protect the small children playing in front of a housing building…

Tiana Carruthers put herself between a group of kids and gunman Jason Dalton at the beginning of his Saturday night rampage in Michigan, when he killed six and wounded two others.
Carruthers was hit three times in the legs and arms, according toWWMT,but is expected to survive after receiving multiple surgeries.

"There's more to life than finding someone who wants you"- Jordin Sparks

        

Jordin Sparks seems to be bent on moving on from Sage the Gemini after his ex leaked an audio tape

of him saying he was using her for publicity, she is annoying and he thinks of stabbing her ..He even revealed she gave him $70k to get a house .

The ex released the tape a day after he wrote an open letter,begging her to pick his calls..Now, the beauty whose last relationship with Jason Derulo ended badly says there is more to life than finding someone who wants you. 

Ebube Nwagbo's birthday dinner

                               

The actress who turned a year older yesterday treated her close friends and colleagues to a birthday dinner .Those in attendance include Ruky Sanda, Oge Okoye and Destiny Amaka.

Cell phones banned in Osun schools

The Osun State Government yesterday banned the use of cell phones and motorcycles by pupils in public secondary schools.

Deputy Governor Mrs Titilayo Laoye-Tomori gave the order in Osogbo during the Education Stakeholders Meeting with representatives from five local governments.

Alcohol IS bad for your health... EVEN in moderation:

It also says if people drink, it should be moderately over three or more days, and we should keep some days alcohol-free.

And it warns us against saving up our units and downing them in one or two goes, because this qualifies as heavy drinking – so think again if you like a heavy splurge on a Friday and Saturday night.

So why are they so intent on spoiling our fun?

It’s not just that alcohol consumption in the UK is creeping up - along with the health problems that go with it.

Caroline Danjuma Shares Weight Loss Picture

                    

The mother of 3 who has been in the news lately of an alleged ongoing divorce with her billionaire husband, Musa Danjuma shared the photo on her page.

I steal women’s underwear for sexual pleasure – Suspect

A 22-year-old man, Chigozie Ugwu, paraded by the Anambra State Police Command for stealing 52 women’s underwear has said he indulges in the act to satisfy his sexual urge.

Ogwu said he had no girlfriend and felt like he was having sexual intercourse any time he picks a woman’s pant, even as he pleaded that the police should release him.

The suspect claimed he was not aware that his action was an offence until security operatives arrested him.

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.