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Ms Kardashian and her massive but pictured as they headed into an LA studio on Monday to record an episode of the family's reality show. More photos after the cut...

On Monday, a 37-year-old bar operator who was identified as Lucky Esonahae was arraigned on one count bordering on causing bodily harm by setting his pregnant lover on fire. The prosecuting officer, Sergeant Ganiyu Yahya, told the court that the incident took place at Uwelu Quartres in Benin, and was reported by the victim, Stella Isaac, on July 6, the same day it occurred. Yahya said Esonahae poured kerosene on Stella, who was said to be 7 months pregnant, lit a match and set her on fire. He said that the victim was later rescued by one of her sons and her neighbours, who forced the door of her room open, as she had been locked in. He said the victim, who was later rushed to the Central Hospital, where she received treatment sustained burns on her hands and forehead. The police prosecutor also told the court that Esonahae had earlier accused the pregnant woman of infidelity for allegedly returning at about 6pm from her ante-natal care and had threatened to kill her, before she ran ...

Secretary General of apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Joe Nwaorgu, has called on his kinsmen to remain calm despite their snub by the current administration. Ndigbo have been complaining bitterly over the failure of the current government led by president Muhammadu Buhari to appoint any person from the southeast region. Addressing newsmen in Enugu, Monday, against the backdrop of the appointment of principal officers in the presidency and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Nwaorgu said that the call for Ndigbo to remain calm had become necessary because of the numerous telephone calls from his kinsmen who have all been complaining over the development. He said that some Ndigbo who have called on the issue had queried “whether Ndigbo are still regarded as part of Nigeria.” The Ohanaeze Secretary General enjoined Ndigbo not to overreact either by word or otherwise to this ugly situation of total exclusion. “Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges Ndigbo to continue to...

Nnewi—The Woman Leader of pan –Igbo socio cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Mrs Calista Adimachukwu has expressed great and deep displeasure over President Buhari’s latest appointments for the position of the the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF and others postions. In a statement she issued recently, Chief Mrs Adimachukwu noted that God has given the people of Nigeria everything a nation needs inorder to be successful but when the leaders fail to harness the most important resources like human resources,nation building is at stake. “Mr. President’s ways of harnessing these resources especially the human aspect is biased, vindictive, and unacceptable to Ndigbo both in Nigeria and in diaspora”. She asserted that the appointments are not in accordance with the Nigerian constitution. The ex- LG boss noted that the appointments by President Buhari were lopsided and demanded to know how a country with diverse ethnicity and socio cultural backgrounds should app...

A Church service was reportedly disrupted by four masquerades who flogged the pastors and the worshipers in Epinmi Akoko area of Ondo state. One of the masquerades, Tunde Arohunmolase was however arrested while others fled after flogging the pastors and the worshipers. Police source said that the masquerades invade the Christ Apostolic Church in the town while the service was on-going and abruptly ended it. Two of the Pastors were reportedly injured by the time the masquerades left the church premises. Vanguard learnt that when the masquerades arrived the church premises they were challenged by some of the church workers. But they reportedly ‎overpowered them and went straight for their target. While other worshipers fled leaving the Pastors , their attackers reportedly had a field day dealing with them. Vanguard leant that the matter ‎was later reported at the police station and one of the suspect was apprehended. Police detectives are probing the reason for the attack of the...

By Vincent Ujumadu Awka- THREE persons were feared dead and about twenty others wounded on Sunday when members of a new pro- Biafra group, the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) and security operatives engaged in a shootout in Onitsha. It was not clear what caused the trouble, but one of the injured persons, Mr. Chinwendu Ikechukwu said the group was carrying out an evangelism programme on the need for people to embrace Biafra Republic in parts of Nkpor , Idemili North local government area after their routine meeting, adding that it was while they were on the street that security operatives opened fire on them. He said: “On reaching Okpoko junction, we were accosted by a detachment of policemen who fired tear gas on our members numbering about 5000, but they later allowed us to go since we were non violent. “However, on reaching Uga junction close to the Niger Bridge Head, the Naval men on duty there opened fire on us. In our defenseless state, three of our members were shot dead, w...

The National Universities Commission has published in the NUC’s weekly bulletin dated August 24, a list of illegal universities operating in Nigeria. According to the NUC Executive secretary, Julius Okojie, “Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognized for the purpose of NYSC, employment and further studies,” 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. 4. University of applied Sciences and Management Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria. 5. Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its campuses. 6. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria. 7. Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses. 8. Atlanta University...

Nnewi—First Republic Aviation Minister and nationalist, Chief Mbazulike Amechi, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to show Nigerians and the world that he is sincere about his anti corruption stance, by extending the probe of corrupt past political office holders in the former President Jonathan’s administration to his party men and alleged sponsors his election. Speaking with newsmen at Nnewi shortly after the 5th Nnewi Economic Summit and Launch of Compendium of Nnewi Industrial Activities, organized by the Nnewi Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture, NCCIMA, at Nnewi, Chief Amechi also warned that no section of the country or anybody in the country, no matter how highly place will push Ndigbo into a position of irrelevance or the situation of 1967. While pledging his total and unreserved support for the anti corruption stance of the President Buhari and probing of past political office holders, contractors and individuals alleged to have been involved in corr...

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Babachir David Lawal as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) In a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said the president also appointed Alhaji Abba Kyari as his Chief of Staff ; retired Col. Hameed Ali as Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs Service, while Mr Kure Abeshi is the new Comptroller-General, Nigerian Immigration Service. It stated that the president also appointed Sen. Ita S. Enang as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate) while Hon. Suleiman A. Kawu is the new SSA to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives). According to the statement, the appointments are with effect from August 27. It will recalled that the office of Comptroller-General of Customs became vacant following the voluntary retirement of the former CG, Alhaji Abdulahi Dikko last week. Similarly...

World Football governing body, FIFA has appointed the president of the Nigerian Football Federation NFF, Amaju Pinnick as a member of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Organizing Committee. In a letter dated 14th August 2015 and signed by FIFA Secretary General, Jerome Valcke, the world body wrote “We are very pleased to inform you that you have been appointed as a member of the Organizing Committee for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Please accept our sincere congratulations on this nomination. We wish you success and enjoyment in this role at FIFA and look forward to welcoming you soon in Zurich.” Congratulations to him.

Men in Bauchi pictured painting the immediate past governor, Isa Yuguda's face off undistributed campaign fertiliser bags.

The American Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has donated a forensic work station to the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to assist it in fighting graft. The equipment, technically referred to as Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device, FRED, was presented to the Head of Operations, Lagos Zonal office of the EFCC, Iliyasu Kwarbai, by the United State acting Consul General, Dehab Ghereab. According to Ghereab, the equipment will enhance the EFCC’s effort in the fight against cyber crime and standardize its operations. Ghereab said: “As we engage in these practices, we needed our counterparts, so the FBI office made an assessment of the prevailing cases of cyber-based crimes which are not unique to Nigeria.” In the views of Fritz Kennely, a technical personnel with the FBI, the device will help the EFCC in analyzing, processing and preserving digital evidence which can be presented in court in a clear, concise and understandable manner, thereby aiding judges to adjudi...

UMUAHIA — THE National and State Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Umuahia has been told that Mr. Emeka Nnamani representing Aba North State Constituency allegedly forged University of Purt Harcourt certificate with which he filled his INEC forms for the April 2015 elections. Nnamani was also alleged to still be a member of the PDP in his home State, Enugu while he contested the election on the platform of APGA in Abia State where he resides. These were the submissions of Dr. [Mrs.] Blessing Nwagba of the PDP who is challenging the election of Emeka Nnamani at the tribunal. Meanwhile, the tribunal headed by Justice S. Yahuzu has admitted in evidence a letter from the Registrar of the University of Port Harcourt disowning Nnamani as a graduate of the University. Also, the tribunal also admitted in evidence was a certified true copy of an expression of interest form filled by Nnamani who contested the PDP primaries in Enugu State for the House of Assembly, which the petitioner said ...

The oldest known living veteran in the US, Emma 'Big Mama' Didlake, passed away on Sunday Aug 16th at the age of 110, just a few weeks after meeting President Obama at the White House. "It was a month ago today that we went to the White House. I think she felt she had accomplished everything and could take her rest.” Didlake's granddaughter Marilyn Horne said. Last month, President Obama hosted Didlake, an African American World War II veteran, in the Oval Office during her honor flight trip to Washington, D.C. "Emma Didlake served her country with distinction and honor, a true trailblazer for generations of Americans who have sacrificed so much for their country," President Obama said Monday. "I was humbled and grateful to welcome Emma to the White House last month, and Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to Emma’s family, friends, and everyone she inspired over her long and quintessentially American life." One of 15 children, Didlake wa...

Lafia – The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) on Tuesday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to consider their members for cabinet appointment. Mr Dauda Sale, the National Secretary of the association told newsmen in Lafia that the same gesture should be replicated by Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State and his counterparts. Sale noted that the inclusion of physically challenged in the Buhari’s cabinet would further give them a sense of belonging in the scheme of affairs in the states and the country. He said that people with disabilities often participate actively in elections and expressed disappointment how they were usually relegated to the background as soon as the elected official assume office. “If the physically challenged persons are given government positions, it would go a long way to reduce the hardship and discrimination they often face in the society. “Our members have been neglected over the years at the federal level in the area of...

Barely three weeks after she stole the headlines with the revealing ‘nude tone’ dress she wore to her debut movie premiere appearance of “Royal Diadem,” at the West Hills Mall, Ghana, rising Ghanaian actress, Effia Odo has revealed why she is not at home with bras. According to her, impressing any man by wearing bras to make her small breasts look big is not one of her concerns. “My breasts are small, so, what’s the point of wearing a bra?” Efia told eTV Ghana’s Late Night Celebrity Show with Giovanni. She added: “I will like the men to know what they are going to get should they approach. I don’t want to wear push up bras and shifting things and pushing things just to impress. “I wear make-up and all but just so you know this is the small things you are going to get.” The budding actress known in private life as Andrea Owusu had attended her debut movie premiere braless that had cameras clicking away and heads turning.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, represented President Buhari at a peace mediation summit on the situation in South Sudan in Addis Ababa yesterday August 17th. Continue to see more photos...

Oliseh and Okocha Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has finally laid to rest rumours that he does not see eye-to-eye with his former assistant in the Eagles Austin Jay-Jay Okocha when he said; ‘’yes, I hate Jay-Jay’’. A reporter had asked him to clear the air on rumours that he does not see or stay in the same room with the former play maker of the Super Eagles. The hall was like a graveyard when he made the pronouncement. He looked round and explained further. “I hate Okocha because anytime we play Tennis, he beats me. We played at the weekend at Sheraton Hotel and he defeated me’’. He made light of the rumour that started after he was appointed coach of the senior national team. Many still believe that Okocha stabbed Oliseh in the back when he accepted the captaincy of the Eagles to the 2002 World Cup. ‘’We’re the best of friends and we played Tennis at the weekend’’, he emphasized. Okocha is currently the Chairman of Delta State Football Association and Chairman of NFF’s Study Gro...

A committee has been set up by the Federal Government saddled with the responsibility of recovering government property from former government officials. Sources close to the Presidency have revealed that a number of former government officials are still in possession of vehicles, buildings, generator sets and other entitlements that came with their previous positions. According to the sources, in spite vacating their various offices almost three months ago, many are yet to return these government properties. To this effect, government has set up a committee made up of civil servants and security agents to recover the unreturned public assets from the political office holders, who had left office. During a chat with some newsmen in Abuja on Sunday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the situation. “That is precisely the case, even here at the Villa, there are cars and other property belonging to the government which are ...

Yesterday, Morgan Freeman's 33 year old daughter E'Dena Hines, was stabbed to death on a New York street near her home. Her ex-boyfriend was arrested for the murder and was taken to a psychiatric home yesterday. The man has been revealed as 30 year old Lamar Davenport, (left). A man who saw the attack which took place around 3am, through his window called the police. Lamar was reportedly stabbing E'Dean and screaming: 'Get out, devils. In the name of Jesus Christ, I cast you out'. The aspiring actor had a history of drug abuse. He's currently at New York's Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center to undergo psychological testing before being questioned by police.

Somebody mistakenly pays money into your account, why not return it? It's not your money, keeping it is tantamount to stealing. Anyway, actor Segun Arinze mistakenly paid money into someone's account and the guy has so far refused to return the money. Below is what Segun told LIB exclusively "I mistakenly paid 50k into the account of one Okoli Chukwunon account number 0024438520 Access bank. When I realised my mistake I called my bank GT connect to report and I was asked to contact the bank of the beneficiary (Access bank) I went there and spoke with a lady staff Omolola (ogunlana branch) who was kind enough to contact the Nonso guy. He claimed he work with keystone bank mbaise branch. I identified myself and he asked that Access should send him a mail. Which they did. Since then he's been giving me the run around. Yesterday he shouted at me and hung on me. His name Okoli Chukwunonso 08037376844. This not so much about the money but the idea of being honest. What is ...

Ini Edo pictured at the Glo CNN African Voices Cocktail event last night..

The deputy governor of Borno State, Zannah Mustapha died in Yola, Adamawa state this morning during an official trip to the state. Mustapha, who had gone to Yola yesterday to attend the convocation ceremony at Moddibo Adama University, retired to his room last night and failed to wake up this morning. He'd died in his sleep at a government guest house in the state capital. He was found unresponsive around 8am after his aides entered his room when they noticed he hadn't woken up for early morning prayers. He is believed to have died of cardiac arrest. Borno state governor has since confirmed his death to reporters. May his soul rest in peace, amen Source: Linda

This is one of those stories that restores your faith in humanity and teaches the importance of giving and being kind to others. Please read below... Tim Young and Paul Hullings (pictured above) from New Jersey are hearty firefighters that live for their work. They once worked tirelessly for 12 hours to clear out a fire. After which, being completely exhausted, they went to a diner around 6 am to request the strongest cup of coffee the diner could muster. Their waitress that day was Liz Woodward and she just happened to overhear the two firefighters discussing their tiresome battle. Eventually, when Tim and Paul went to pay, they were quite surprised. Instead of their bill, they were given this message. As Tim and Paul read this message, their eyes fill up with tears. They thank the kind waitress for her warm gesture. Then Tim went on Facebook to recount the event : “Such a selfless and kind act. I definitely urge my friends to make a trip out and support the business, and if Liz h...

Captain Joseph Wyatt (left) from Oklahoma, USA and First Officer Peter Bello (right), were the pilot and co-pilot of the Bristow Helicopter that crashed yesterday. Both men died. According to a statement signed by Bristow’s Regional Director Africa, Duncan Moore, ​Captain Wyatt, joined the company in 2006 and has spent his entire career flying with Bristow Helicopters out of Africa. Peter Bello joined Bristow in 2014 after graduating from the company’s Academy’s helicopter flight school. May their souls rest in peace, amen.

The Nigerian Airforce has deployed additional combat aircraft to North East in continuation of the fight to end Boko Haram. Pic shows some Airforce jet fighters ready to mount the combat aircraft.

PDP Rivers state chapter has petitioned EFCC over claims that the immediate past governor of the state, Rotimi Amechi engaged in corrupt practices while he served as governor. The deputy chairman of the party who made this known to newsmen in Port Harcourt yesterday August 11th, called on President Buhari to be fair in his fight against corruption and ensure that Amaechi is investigated by EFCC. He said the EFCC was petitioned over alleged corrupt practices the former governor's administration was involved in between December 1-8th 2014. "Since the President of Nigeria, President Buhari, has told the world that he is a man with zero tolerance for corruption, we, the people of Rivers, are asking that there should be no sacred cow. We are saying that corruption in Rivers State should be investigated and justice should be done. As we speak to you, we cannot trace the proceeds that emanated from all the government’s transactions that that took place in Rivers State. Can you im...

President of Chad, Idriss Deby says Boko Haram, which has terrorized the West African sub region for a while now, is decapitated. He said the sect has a new leader named Muhamat Daoud who is calling for negotiations with the Nigerian government. He said this yesterday August 11th while speaking to journalist in N'Djamena, Chad on the of the 55th anniversary of Chad’s independence from France “Boko Haram is decapitated. There are little groups (of Boko Haram members) scattered throughout east Nigeria, on the border with Cameroon. It is within our power to definitively overcome Boko Haram. The war will be short, with the setting up of the regional force, it will be over by the end of the year. There is someone apparently called Mahamat Daoud who is said to have replaced Abubakar Shekau and he wants to negotiate with the Nigerian government. For my part, I would advise not to negotiate with a terrorist,” he said

An unidentified helicopter on Wednesday, around 3.40 pm, plunged into the Lagoon beneath Third Mainland bridge, behind Oworonshoki Police Station, Lagos. Eye witness accounts said that the helicopter made a loud noise before nose-diving into the Lagoon, adding that the Police and officials of the National Emergency Management Agency ( NEMA), South West zone, have begun rescue efforts. Details later

The singer shared the photo of herself standing in her bathroom wearing nothing but a pink undies and a fedora and wrote "Just so you know with me, it's all real, all the time. Felt like it was time to start sharing some personal stuff with you guys... And it's just the beginning. Night night. X'."

Comedian Akpororo got engaged to his girlfriend, Josephine Abraham at the end of a church service at the Ultimate Power Ministry Lagos on August 9th. Sources say Akpororo planned his proposal with four children who carried placards with "Will you marry me" written on the cardboard papers. After the church service and just before the closing prayers, the young men came in with the placards. With members of the congregation still wondering what was happening, the pastor of the church said one of his "sons" was asking the all important question. At that moment, Akpororo approached Josephine, knelt before her and asked her to marry him. An excited Josephine answered Yes! After the church service and just before the closing prayers, the young men came in with the placards. With members of the congregation still wondering what was happening, the pastor of the church said one of his "sons" was asking the all important question. At that moment, Akpororo approach...