Airport Staff Arraigned Over Illegal Gold Dealings

EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on April 9, 2019, arraigned eight suspected members of a syndicate of illegal gold dealers before Justice A.O. Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.
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They were arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on dealing in gold mine without lawful authorization, conspiracy and being in possession of raw gold without lawful authorization.
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The suspects are, Babagana Zannah, who claimed to be the owner of the raw gold bars; Ahmed Hamza Mannir; Manasseh Auta; Dahiru Habib Bali; Isa Umaru Ammani; Ajakaye Oladipo; Bamanja Jonah Samuel and Lasisi Aisha.

Nigerian Sentenced To 11 Years In U.S Prison For International Fraud

A Nigerian man identified as Okechukwu Desmond Amadi, has been sentenced to 11 years in US Prison for international fraud. The Nigerian man who was sentenced to 11 years in US prison by District Judge James Moody on Wednesday, April 10,  was found guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering and money laundering.  A forfeiture order of $833,625 was issued against him and it represents the proceeds of the charged criminal conduct. He was also ordered to pay $1,358,500 in restitution to the victims. 

Actor Mofe Duncan’s Wife Reveals Their 3-Year-Old Marriage Has Crashed

The 3-year-old marriage of actor, Mofe Duncan, to his wife, Jessica, has crashed.

The couple got married in August 2015 in Lagos.

Jessica confirmed their separation during a question and answer session she had with her followers on Instagram yesterday.

One of her followers asked

''Are you married''

 Jessica replied

U.I Suspends Student Union Leader Who Led A Protest Demanding Identity Cards For Students In 2017

The management of the University of Ibadan has suspended one of its student, Ojo Aderemi, for leading a protest in 2017 over the school’s inability to provide identity cards for students.

Mr Aderemi, who spoke with Premium Times on Thursday, said the institution has handed him a four-semester suspension.

This means the 300 level student will lose two academic years.

In May 2017, after becoming the students’ union president, Mr Aderemi presided over a congress that resolved protested the failure of the university to provide them identity cards.

Pope Kisses Feet Of South Sudan's Leaders To Encourage Peace

Pope Francis was pictured kneeling down to kiss the feet of South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit (C) and South Sudan opposition leader Riek Machar (R) at the Pope's Santa Marta residence in the Vatican on April 11, 2019

Before the moving and unprecedented gesture of Pope Francis kneeling (with difficulty) to kiss the feet of South Sudan's previously warring political leaders, Thursday evening, the preacher of the retreat, Nigerian Jesuit priest, Father Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator spoke to Pope Francis on behalf of the leaders.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Lands In Abuja (Photos)

Pioneers of women’s football development in the country have been eulogized for their commitment to raising the standard of the game. The Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung praised the women’s football pioneers when he received a FIFA delegation on the Women’s World Cup trophy tour in his office on Thursday in Abuja.

He welcomed the FIFA team comprising Sarai Bareman, Nichole Fisch, Venessa Marques and FIFA Legend Osaze Peter Odemwingie to the Nigeria leg of the Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour and remarked that no country on the African continent can appreciate the significance of the FIFA Women’s World Cup more than Nigeria.

The Women’s World Cup trophy is on a tour of all 24 countries qualified to participate at the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals taking place in nine cities in France, 7th June – 7th July this year.

Intrigues As APC Lawmakers Battle To Reclaim NASS Leadership

A serious drama is now unfolding in the various camps of the Senators-elect seeking to outsmart each other and take over the leadership of the Red Chamber in June when the 9th National Assembly will be inaugurated.

Presently, some members of the opposition PDP, who are also Senators-elect are advising their colleagues to resist the temptation of vying for the office of the Deputy Senate President.

LEADERSHIP Friday gathered that some camps in the PDP are also of the opinion that in the event that three APC Senators insist in vying for the office of the Senate President, the opposition party will mobilise and present one candidate to get PDP block votes.

Military Coup Forces Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir To Step Down After 30 Years

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown by a military coup on Thursday after ruling the country with an iron fist for 30 years.

Defence Minister Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf announced the takeover on state television, saying a military transition council would be in place for two years.  

Seated on a gold-upholstered armchair, Auf announced a three-month state of emergency, a nationwide ceasefire and the suspension of the constitution. 

He also said Sudan's air space would be closed for 24 hours and border crossings shut until further notice. 

Police Arrest Ranting Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Out of The Ecuadorian Embassy in London

Julian Assange has appeared in a British court today after being hauled out of the Ecuadorian embassy in London after a seven-year stay following an extradition request by the US.

The Wikileaks founder was arrested by British police officers on behalf of the US to answer a charge of conspiring with American whistleblower Chelsea Manning 'to break a password to a classified government computer' in 2010.

Video: Suspected Rapist Pleads To Marry 16 Year Old Girl He Allegedly Raped In Delta

The video of a man appealing for him to marry a 16-year-old girl that he raped some time ago, has surfaced online. Activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared the video online, told LIB that the alleged rapist, Sam Nkem Ezenwa, defiled the 16yrs old SS3 student.

The victim was asked by her neighbour to help him buy some items and on getting to his apartment, she met him and Ezenwa in his room. The neighbour asked her to wait and left her in the room with Ezenwa who locked the door, increased the volume of the music that was being played and forced his way on her despite her numerous pleas. After the abuse, the girl left with her bloodstained pant.

Regina Daniels Enjoys Her Dubai Trip

Remember we shared with you how Regina Daniel is enjoying her honeymoon.

Ever since the rumour of marriage to her new husband she has stepped out of Nigeria shore to continue her trip.

Regina Daniel slays in Dubai at present. See photos below;

Speaker In Waiting Femi Gbajabiamia Hosts Some Of His Colleagues In The 9th Assembly

Yesterday Hon. Femi Gbajabiamia hosted some of his colleagues in the forthcoming 9th Assembly of the House of Assembly.

See photos below...

Brexit Delayed To Halloween: EU Leaders Agree A 'flextension' Until October 31 That Lets Britain Out Of EU

Theresa May has been handed a humiliating Halloween Brexit nightmare with EU leaders agreeing to a 'flextension' that delays the UK's departure until October 31 at a crunch summit that ended at 2am today.

But the Prime Minister was handed a slim lifeline with the 27 states adding a break clause saying the UK can leave earlier if she can convince MPs to pass a Brexit deal - but Brussels will not reopen the Withdrawal Agreement to make that easier. 

The six-month extension will be accompanied by a technical review in June, dashing the hopes of the Prime Minister, who had begged them to postpone our departure only until the end of that month. 

Mrs May tried to appear positive after the summit. She told reporters: 'What we have agreed tonight means that we can actually leave the European Union before June 30.

Live: Manchester United 0-1 Barcelona,

• Barcelona took an early lead after Luis Suarez' header delfected in off Luke Shaw
• Manchester United XI: De Gea, Young, Lindelof, Smalling, Shaw, Dalot, McTominay, Fred, Pogba, Rashford, Lukaku;
• Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba, Busquets, Arthur, Rakitic, Coutinho, Messi, Suarez;

LIVE: Manchester United vs Barcelona... heavyweights clash at Old Trafford in mouthwatering Champions League quarter-final first leg

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United are looking to defy the odds in the Champions League once again as they face star-studded Barcelona in the quarter-final having knocked out much-fancied Paris Saint-Germain in the last round.

SARS Officer Who Raped & Impregnated Ochanya, Arrested

The SARs police officer who raped and impregnated the viral young lady Ochanya when she was 15 years, has just been arrested today by the IGP special squad.

This is one of the saddest stories I have ever come across in my entire life this young Lady has been suffering from the tender age of 7 after her Parents died and her Uncle who was supposed to protect her and take care of her was instead molesting and raping her.

The young lady in question is now in the hospital receiving treatment for her injured eyes and been rehabilitated.

Rabiu Ahmad: Corper Who Sold Oranges To Educate Himself

In most homes in Africa, the parents are charged with taking care of their children and even sponsoring their education. However, some unfortunate circumstances can cause a change in the order of things. A number of people desire sound education and are willing to do anything to get it.

A young man identified as Rabiu Ahmad is said to have sold oranges to enable him to go to school.

I have always agreed to the saying that “a great man is just an ordinary man with extraordinary amount of determination

Rabiu Ahmad who is now a youth corp member graduated with a second class lower from the department of linguistics and foreign languages at Bayero University Kano. Rabiu studied Arabic Linguistics at the university.

The UK High Street Lost 2,481 Shops Last Year, As Debenhams Collapse Risks Further Job Losses And Experts Warn It Is 'Only The Tip Of The Iceberg'

The crisis on the high street is laid bare today as stark figures show a record number of shop closures across Britain.

Just hours after Debenhams fell into administration, a new report by PwC reveals 5,833 shops shut in 2018, but only 3,372 were opened.

It meant there was an overall loss of 2,481 stores, the biggest annual decline on record.

Debenhams plans to close 50 of its 166 stores, and household names including Marks & Spencer, Topshop owner Arcadia, New Look and Boots are also shutting shops.

The figures from PwC come just days after a report by estate agent Knight Frank showed one in eight UK shops is lying empty.

Be Happy You’re Not Yet In Jail – Presidency Tells Atiku

Lauretta Onochie, a special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Media has declared that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar should be glad he’s walking free and not languishing in jail.

Although she didn’t mention what the inscriptions on Atiku’s photo were, she noted that the former vice president should counsel himself to avoid being tried for treason.

Onochie further said that Atiku should face his court case to challenge Buhari’s victory rather than stirring up mischief.

Man Admits To Raping And Murdering German Backpacker, 26

A 27-year-old German tourist was viciously raped and murdered on Koh Si Chang off the Chonburi coast on Sunday.

The murderer attempted to hide her battered and bloodied body on a hillside.
A police manhunt through the afternoon resulted in the evening arrest of a 24-year-old Thai man who has admitted to the crime.

First Day Of Sadiq Khan's New £12.50 Toxic Air Charge - The Website Freezes As Business Owners Brand It 'A Stealth Tax'

The launch of a crackdown on polluting cars was hit by technical problems on its first day, as business owners branded it a 'stealth tax'. 

Drivers of most types of diesel and older petrol vehicles must now pay a £12.50 daily fee in central London – on top of the £11.50 congestion charge. 

But the website that allows owners to check whether they need to pay to enter the Ultra Low Emissions Zone kept freezing.

Sensei Uche's Car Stops Danfo From Falling Off 3rd Mainland Bridge

Sensei Uche did something worthy of praise today. He stopped a danfo from plunging into the lagoon with his Nissan Murano SUV car.

Earlier today, we wrote a post on how a danfo bus filled with passengers almost fell off the Third Mainland Bridge. Those in the bus were all lucky because that bus was heading to its final destination – the lagoon.

PROUD MUM: Ireti Osayemi Shows Off Her Children

Nollywood Actress, Ireti Osayemi took to her Instagram page to share some photos of herself with her lovely kids.

Ireti Osayemi who is popularly known in Yoruba Movies shares a selfie photo with her children.

See photos below…

Cute Photo Of Governor Ajimobi's Grandsons Greeting Dolapo Osinbajo

KizzDaniel's #FvckYouChallenge: Kcee Calls Out Presh, Harrysong, Soso Soberekon And Others (Video)

Kcee has just jumped on the viral #FvckYouChallenge by Kizz Daniel and he used the opportunity to call out his ex-label signees, former managers and even ex-partner.

Some of the names he called in the song include Harrysong, Soso Soberekon, Iyanya, Presh, Skiibii and Xbusta.

See the video below….

Lady’s Massive Cleavage-Baring Graduation Dress Goes Viral

The lady shared her graduation picture online and it swiftly went viral not for her academic records but over her s*xual appeal.

This lady pictured with her friend is causing a stir online for wearing a revealing dress which exposed her ample assets while posing for photos on her graduation day, and it has got many talking on Twitter.

The cleavage was paraded with so much audacity that actually shocked social media users.

Many believed she dishonoured the graduation gown with the exposed cleavage.

Ondo Bank Robbery: 7 Dead, 5 Injured ,One Robber Caught

Seven people have been confirmed dead in the robbery attack on a branch of First Bank in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. An eleven-man gang of robbers had stormed the bank yesterday afternoon.

The robbers reportedly stormed the town shooting sporadically and broke the bank’s security doors with an explosive device.

The bank is said to be the only commercial bank in Idoani, serving the other neighbouring towns as well.

The robbers shot and killed seven people, including bank officials, a Police Inspector as well as two customers using the Automated Teller Machine (ATM).

The robbers showed up in an SUV and operated for hours before carting away an undisclosed amount of money.

Laila Salami-Johnson Wants To Move Back To UK Over Nigerian Frustration

Laila Salami-Johnson who anchored the popular 'On the Couch' with Falz, a show where 2019 Presidential candidates were interviewed, has disclosed that she wants to move back to the UK over frustration in Nigeria. According to the show host, she was quite naive moving to Nigeria 2 years ago as the country finishes you for no reason. 

Revealing that she now wants to move back to the UK in tweets she shared, Laila Salami-Johnson wrote;

9th National Assembly: Would History Repeat Itself?

Last Friday, I decided to do something I hadn’t done in a long while. I went into the main bowl of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja to nose around for a different kind of news. Since that was the day the authorities were rounding off the weeklong induction of the first batch of newly-elected senators and representatives, I reckoned there would be so much to hear or see. And, there was!

The hotel which never lacks guests lived up to expectation that fateful weekend. The lobby though was unusually jampacked. With everyone dressed to kill, it was absolutely impossible to differentiate between those who had come to be inducted and those whose sole aim was to abduct attention or job or money, or all. Any novice reporter would have fallen mugu.

Police Station Burned Down As Bandits Kill Two Policemen, Two Residents In Kaduna State

No fewer than four people (two policemen and two residents) were killed when suspected bandits burnt down a police station in Kakangi village, Gwari Local Government area of Kaduna state.  

According to witnesses, the gunmen arrived the community on motorbikes at about 5:00am, fully armed with AK-47, and started shooting sporadically. Meanwhile, those who sustained injuries in the attack have been taken to the hospital for prompt treatment.  

Father, Son Arrested For Raping, Impregnating 13-Year-Old Girl In Lagos (Photo)

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a father and his son for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 13-year old girl (name withheld) at Egbeda area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

The suspects are Kabiru Oke, 44 and Faruq Oke, 19. They were arrested at No 1 Olatikupo Street, Egbeda, where the victim lived with them.

A statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana on Sunday said on March 27, 2019, the Command’s Gender Unit received a complaint of defilement of a minor reported by the mother (Name withheld) against the husband of her elder sister Kabiru Oke and his son, Oke Faruq.

House Speakership: Dogara Rallies PDP, APC Reps To Stage Surprise

Ahead of the June 6 inauguration of the 9th National Assembly (NASS), the race for the Speaker of the House of Representatives is getting interesting as incumbent Speaker, Yakubu Dogara is strategising to cash in on the self-inflicted discord ravaging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to retain his seat.

Reliable sources told The Guardian that the Speaker, who may be in possession of a trump card, is quietly reaching out to the 123 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members-elect and a section of APC members, who are occupying key committee positions in a bid to curry their support. Dogara, who has maintained studied silence on his ambition, had through his aide on media and public affairs, Malam Hassan Adamu Turaki, said he won’t be dragged into talks on the speakership, but would rather occupy himself with the task of serving out his tenure successfully.

How Stephen Urueye, LUTH Doctor Was Stabbed To Death A Day After He Convocated At The University Of Lagos

A day after he convocated at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Dr. Stephen Urueye, a doctor was stabbed to death by hoodlums in Lagos. 

Medical doctors at the College of Medicine University of Lagos (CMUL), Idi-Araba in Mushin area of Lagos were thrown into mourning following the death of one of their colleagues stabbed by hoodlums on Thursday.