Militants Ambush Soldiers In Warri, Kill 2 Soldiers And Six Civilians

Two soldiers and six civilians have reportedly been killed on Wednesday’s night attack on soldiers’ houseboat around a creek close to Omadino/Idjere junction in Warri South Local Area of Delta State.

Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred between the hours of 7pm and 8pm on Wednesday.

Investigations reveal that the militants struck when some of the soldiers deployed to safe-guard oil facilities had gone on a routine patrol.

Ecobank fires 1040 of its staff

The management of Ecobank Nigeria has fired 1040 of its staff. A source in the bank says the job cut was initially pegged at 1400 but it was reviewed down to 1040. A statement by the bank's Managing Director, Charles Kie, states that certain jobs in the bank are being streamlined for a reduced number of people to do so as to bring about improved efficiency. The statement in part reads;

'Deschamps bowed to racist pressure by not selecting me for Euro 2016'- Karim Benzema blasts France coach

Real Madrid footballer Karim Benzema has blasted France coach Didier Deschamps saying he bowed to the racist part of France by not selecting him for EURO 2016.

Benzema has told Spanish daily Marca that Deschamps "bowed to pressure from a racist French party" in electing not to select him, referencing the recent electoral success of France's far-right National Front.

We won’t return to our so-called liberated communities- Emir of Gwozza says

The Emir of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, Muhammadu Idrissa Timta has said neither him nor his subjects who are presently taking refuge in some of the Internally Displaced Persons camps, will return to Gwoza until Boko Haram terrorist are completely wiped out from the state.

Speaking to Vanguard, Timta described as false the report by government authority and the military that his community has been fully liberated.

Parents of 'Jihadi Jack' face terror charges

The parents of a British Muslim accused of joining ISIS have been charged with terrorism offences.
Jack Letts, aka  "Jihadi Jack", who converted to Islam, was suspected of being the first white Briton to join the terror group after he travelled to Syria two years ago.
The 20-year-old, who reportedly goes by the name Abu Mohammed, married an Iraqi woman with whom he has a son, named Muhammed and they have been living in Raqqa, in Syria since.

Ryan Giggs set to quit Man Utd and end 29-year association with club after being demoted by Jose Mourinho

Manchester United legend and assistant coach under David Moyes and Louis Van Gaal, Ryan Giggs has agreed to end his working relationship with the club after 29 years of service, according to an exclusive report from Mirror UK.

Ryan Giggs met with new Man U coach Jose Mourinho this week at Carrington and was offered a more junior role at the club. He was offered a role to bridge the transition of players from the youth team to the first team which didn't go down well with him, as he was the assistant manager...

Read excerpts from the report by Mirror UK below

Why we haven't sent in the military to attack criminal herdsmen' - Minister of Interior, Abdulraham Dambazzau

In a recent interview with Channels Television, Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazzau, spoke on why the military has not been sent in to deal with herdsmen that have carried out attacks on Nigerians in some parts of the country. According to Dambazzau, the attacks by the herdsmen is a non-military issue but rather an issue that is meant to be handled by the police.

President Buhari no longer going to Ogoni land today...

According to Sahara Reporters, President Buhari will not be attending the flag-off exercise for the cleanup of Ogoni land in Rivers state which is slated for today June 2nd. VP Yemi Osinbajo will be representing him at the flag-off exercise

Boko Haram Responsible For Scarcity Of Tomato In Nigeria- Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says degraded insurgent group, Boko Haram, are responsible for the ongoing scarcity of tomato in the country.

Speaking on Channels Television, the Minister said farmers have been forced to quit the North East due to the level of insecurity in the region.

Navy Arrests Dogonyaro, Adamu, Others For Vandalism In Niger Delta

The spirited efforts of the Nigerian Navy (NN) to checkmate the activities of illegal crude oil thieves, pipeline vandals and other criminals operating in the Niger Delta has continued to yield positive results. The Service more than before stepped up its operations against all forms of threats in the maritime environment with more combat platforms injected into the security of critical economic assets and safer water ways.

In view of the above, 3 persons have been arrested by the operatives of the Nigerian Navy in connection with series of maritime crimes. The suspects are Sani a.k.a Dogonyaro, Usman a.k.a smally and Adamu Mani. The suspects are still undergoing investigation and will be handed over to the prosecuting authorities for further action. The arrest of these suspects has proven helpful in the fight against the criminals.

NairaBET Founder Akin Alabi Considering Buying 3SC

Founder of leading sports betting company, Nairabet, Akin Alabi has expressed his desire to buy Ibadan based football club, Shooting Stars Sports Club, popularly known as 3SC. Akin Alabi is a fan of the club and his company currently sponsors the team. If he is successful, he will join the likes of individuals like Ifeanyi Uba who owns football clubs in Nigeria.

Niger Delta Avengers claim they have attacked Chevron's swamp highest oil producing wells

The militant group claim they have blown up oil giant, Chevron's oil well RMP 23 and RMP 24 said to be the company's swamp highest producing wells.

Football Legend Pele to sell off his entire 'life' in the beautiful game of football (photos)

Football Legend Pele, has decided to auction off all his awards and memorabilia he achieved during his lifetime as a footballer.

More than 2,000 items will go under the hammer, covering the six decades from when Pele turned professional at the age of 15 with Santos FC in 1956 to his being named as the club's lifetime global ambassador in 2014.


The 75 year old three-time World Cup winner and Fifa Player of the Century is selling everything hhe has gotten as a gift or award from his copy of the Jules Rimet Trophy to his 1977 North American Soccer League championship ring.

Man U's Jose Mourinho promises not to 'enter fights' with Man City's Pep Guardiola next season

New coach of Manchester United, Jose Mourinho has kind of promised not to enter into squabbles with new Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola next season. Guardiola and Jose Mourinho's rivalry can be traced back to their time at Barcelona and Madrid respectively where they engaged in so many media slurs and at one time Mourinho even poked the eye of Guardiola's assistant.

The former Real Madrid and Barcelona managers recommence their rivalry at the helms of United and Manchester City this summer. But Mourinho, who also gave a glimpse into his £200million transfer plans, says focusing on the man that once called him 'the f***ing boss' could allow an outsider to take the title.

Sidechic Gets Bathed With Acid In Abuja By Man's Wife

Few days after the incident of a sidechic calling out her man's wife on Facebook for lack of sex skills, a more physical incident involving a sidechic has occurred in Abuja.
26-year-old Jamila Musa said she was bathes by acid by her man's wife on Sunday 29th May 2016. She is currently battling to save her sight at Kubwa General Hospital, Abuja.

Her words:

Herbalist Defrauds Money-seeking Lagos Banker Of N2.5m (photo)

A herbalist, Seye Olufokunbi, has narrated how he defrauded a Lagos banker, identified simply as Lekan, of N2.5m.

The 33-year-old said he told Lekan, who worked in one of the banks on the Victoria Island, that the money was for a special soap.

He said he lied to the banker that the soap, when kept in a box for two days, would produce a lot of money.

The money magic was said to have failed, leading to a petition to the Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad in February 2016.

Allow EFCC Prosecute APC Members Accused Of Corruption – Okogie Tells Buhari

Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Okogie, has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment to ridding the country of corruption.

Okogie praised Buhari in Lagos on Tuesday at a news conference organised as part of activities to mark his 80 years birthday celebration and 50 years priestly ordination anniversary.

“I want to commend the president for his commitment to clean the polity.

“There is also the need for him to be more systematic in the fight so that even after he leaves office the structure in place would make it difficult for corruption to thrive.

Couple Killed & Burnt Beyond Recognition In Benue Governor's Village (Graphic Pics)

Unknown gunmen at the weekend invaded the village of Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, and killed a couple.

Police spokesman in the state, ASP. Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident, said Mr Joseph Msen Akosu and his wife were shot dead in Agasha area of Guma Local Government Area.

He said the gunmen, after killing the couple, burnt their bodies beyond recognition before the police arrived at the scene and recover empty shell of rifle at the scene.

Bill On Loans For Undergraduates Passes Second Reading

A bill seeking to make Federal Government to provide loan to students to pursue tertiary education passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Speaking on the bill, its sponsor, Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos), said that it was intended to provide students with easy access to funds for higher education. Gbajabiamila said that a great population of Nigerian students would be enrolled for higher education if the bill scaled was successful.

He, therefore, canvassed for the establishment of Nigerian Education Bank. Gbajabiamila also advocated that the loans should be interest-free, saying “Nigeria is blessed with abundant natural resources to tap from and encourage quality education for future generations’’. According to him, education is a right and not a privilege for Nigerians. Students’ loans speak volume if a lasting legacy is to be bequeathed to future generations.

Aliko Dangote Hosts Shettima And Lawmakers In Lagos Over IDPs. Photos

The President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on Tuesday hosted Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima in Lagos with their discussion focusing on rehabilitation of internally displaced persons and reconstruction works in the areas of education and healthcare.

The Dangote Foundation, which is a charity wing funded by the richest African was the platform of the two hours meeting held at the Dangote corporate headquarters in Falomo,Ikoyi, Lagos.

Lagos Syndicate Produces Fake Naira Notes (photo)

Two men who are allegedly members of a syndicate that produces fake naira notes have been arrested by the police on Oluwakemi Street, in the Ojodu Abiodun area of Lagos State.

The suspects – Hope Ihesiaba and his brother, Ifeanyi – were arrested by the Isheri Police Division on Saturday.

Our correspondent learnt that the police were tipped-off by a woman, who sold foodstuffs in the area, that the suspects spent fake N1,000 notes and the operatives moved in on the duo.

Eighty pieces of fake N1,000 notes, two laptops, a sledge hammer and a cutlass were said to have been recovered by the police from the suspects’ house.