Desmond Elliot Talks Politics Again, Agrees Entertainers Are Going Into Politics For Money

Desmond Elliot in this new interview with Vanguard speaks again about his political career and why he ventured into politics. He also spoke about how he has campaigned for top politicians including a president in the past which gave him the experience he has now, and why he can never leave Nollywood and lastly agreeing that there is money in politics, after all you use money to play the

How 14-Year Old Girl’s Guardian Raped Girl For 4 Years Despite Being Married

                                 Okparanta (the alleged rapist)                       The victim and her baby
It’s a long read though, just another eye opener for married women who have young house helps in the house. 

No one could have imagined that 16-year-old Gloria (not real name) was just two weeks away from the delivery of a child on September 3, 2014.

“I noticed her neck was full and darker, those were the only signs I saw. So, I asked if she was

Cannibal Trio Who Kill People Just To Reduce World's Population Caught

                              Jorge Silveira (l) and his wife Isabel Pires pictured after their arrest

Jorge Beltrao Negromonte, his wife Isabel Cristina Pires, and his mistress Bruna Cristina da Silva claimed to be part of a sect that wanted to reduce the world's population and so have resulted into killing humans.

They lured a teenage mum to their home after promising her a job, slit her throat, and then fed bits of her flesh to her one-year-old child, whom they later

How Teacher Saved Another School Assembly Disaster

Culled from Vanguard

It was never imagined that two schools could be targeted by bombers within two days in Niger State, but it happened.

The first was a tertiary institution – Federal College of Education, Kontagora – while the other was Maryam Babangida Science College named after a former first lady, Maryam Babangida, by the government of Dr. Mua’zu Babangida Aliyu. Two bombers were involved. That of the

Bomb Blast Kills 6 People At Kano Petrol Station Including 3 Police Men

Three Police men and three civilians have died this evening in Kano when a suicide bomber driving a Toyota Sienna drove into the filling station as if he

Court Throws Out Mr. Sullivan Chime’s Libel Suit Against Guardian Newspaper Twice

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a N1.5bn libel suit instituted by Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Chime, against The Guardian Newspaper and Chief Okechukwu Ezea, his opponent in the 2007 gubernatorial election.

The appellate court, in a lead judgement delivered by

Boko Haram Takes Over CHIBOK, Destroys Communication Means

According to reports this evening, Boko Haram has seized the town of Chibok in Borno state, northeast Nigeria, from where 276 school girls were kidnapped more than six months ago, a local pastor and a senator told AFP today.

                            

“Chibok was taken by Boko Haram. They are in control,” said Enoch Mark, a

How Alaba Trader Kills Customer During Price Negotiation

                                                                          Late Yaya

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a trader, Mr. Lawrence Ikonne, for allegedly killing a buyer, Isa Yaya, because the deceased haggled over the price of a commodity.

The incident occurred at Ikonne’s residence on Afro Close, Afromedia Estate, Okokomaiko, Lagos. Ikonne is a trader selling electronic appliances at Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos.

It was learnt that the victim, 22-year-old Yaya, from

Why HIV+ Man Rape Lover’s Two Daughters

A 32-year-old mason, Terkula Iorpuur, of Behind Hemko Hospital, Kanshio, was on Thursday remanded in prison by a Makurdi Magistrates’ Court for allegedly raping two sisters.

Mr. Iorpuur is charged with rape punishable under Section 284 of the Penal Code.

The prosecutor, Insp Terzungwe Kajo, told the

Why I Could Not Afford To Pay My Mom’s House Rent When I Was In Government

A former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, during a live interview at the ongoing national convention of the Foursquare Gospel Church, at the Foursquare Camp, Ajebo, Ogun State yesterday has disclosed that she never embezzled money during her tenure as a Minister of Education in Nigeria. Here’s what she said.

“There were times I couldn’t pay my mother’s rent, not because I couldn’t make a choice and build her a mansion. When I was in government, we had to withdraw our three

Terrific: 35 Year Old Man Charged For Raping 14-Year Old Tuberculosis Patient

A 35-year-old man, Andrew Ekanem, has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping his neighbour’s daughter in the Bariga area of Lagos State.

The 14-year-old victim was still undergoing a six-month treatment for tuberculosis when she was attacked by the suspect on Monday morning.

The mother of the victim, Mrs. Adenike Aderinkomi, a trader, told Punch at their house on Akilo Street that her daughter went to ease herself in the early hours of the

Catholic Bishops Tell President Jonathan Point Blank… All Is Not Well With Nigeria

Catholic bishops in the country, under the aegis of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, visited President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday with a clear message: all is not well with the country, Punch reports.

The group’s president, Bishop Ignatius Kaigama, told State

President Goodluck Jonathan Officially Declares For Second Term

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday formally declared that he will seek a second term of office at next year’s general election while addressing the large crowd that turned out for his declaration today.

“I, Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, have accepted to

Photos: Yobe State Government Shuts Down All Schools Over Monday Bombings

Yobe State Government has closed down all public and private schools in the state following a bomb blast that occurred at Government Science Secondary School, Potiskum in the

Why Nigeria Blasts US

Disappointed by the refusal of the United States to help Nigeria procure military weapons to combat Boko Haram, the federal government has now openly expressed its dissatisfaction with the American government decision, arguing that the Americans were

My Presidential Victory Has Been Prophesied - Governor Rochas Okorocha Explain

Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, yesterday in Enugu declared his intention of contesting for next year’s presidential election, saying his victory had been prophesied.

While addressing the large crowd that turned up for his presidential declaration, Okorocha said;

“Three months ago when I said I want to be president they

Photos: Most Beautiful African WAGs 2014... Adaeze Yobo, Drogba’s Wife Makes The List

The list of the most beautiful African Wives and Girlfriends of Sportsmen (WAGs) of 2014 is out. And Adaeze Yobo, former Nigerian beauty queen and wife of Joseph Yobo made the list. This is not the first time Adaeze will be making the list of top beautiful footballers’ wives. Check out the list and the photos of the women coupled up with their spouses after the cut.

President Goodluck extends heartfelt commiserations With Government & People Of Yobe Over Killling Of Students

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan extends heartfelt commiserations to the Government and people of Yobe state on the death of many students in a bomb attack on Potiskum earlier today.

President Jonathan also conveys his deepest sympathies to all

Sad! Myles Munroe & Wife Died In Tragic Plane Crash

The leader of Bahamas Faith Ministries, Dr Myles Munroe, and his wife Ruth have died in a plane crash in Grand Bahama, Sunday afternoon.

The private jet which left Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) at 4.07pm with nine people on board, crashed while making an approach for landing at

Arsenal Sign David Beckham’s Son

David Beckham's eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham has just been signed by Arsenal. Brooklyn was wanted by Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea, but after

Judge In Ayo Fayose’s Case Steps Down Citing Threat To Life

The judge handling the case filed against the Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has withdrawn from the suit. The case, filed before Mr. Fayose was sworn-in as

Man arrested with cocaine concealed in women shoes

A 27 year old man named Mama Solomon (pictured left) was arrested recently by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA at the Murtala Mohammed airport after cocaine was found concealed inside the female shoes he brought in from Brazil.

Parading the suspect before newsmen, the NDLEA commander at MMIA Lagos, Hamza Umar, said the cocaine was found in the luggage compartment of an

North Korean Dictator, Kim Jong-Un Got His Wicked Heart From His Dad?

North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un whom the media as described as been cruel and fearless countless times has been described by his late father’s body guard as a more wicked and notorious ruler.

It will be recalled that the ruler became very famous months back when he ordered the killing of his uncle which came as a shock to the world. Here's how mirror.co.uk puts the new report.

The former bodyguard of late North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il has

President Jonathan Orders SSS To Release Emir Sanusi’s Passport

President Goodluck Jonathan and the new Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II,are now indeed at peace. It will be recalled that the State Security Services on May, 3rd around 11: 10 pm had seized the Emir’s passport as he made to board a Turkish airline flight for a planned trip to Saudi Arabia for

My Weight Has Really Been A Blessing To Me Than A Curse- Eniola Badmus

Finally Eniola Badmus has gotten over the hate of being big and says her weight has become more of a blessing to her then a curse. Eniola who doesn’t really care about the discrimination anymore obviously sounds happy while answering a Vanguard reporter about how her

Tuface Idibia & Mom’s Touching Tribute To Late Dad

Tuface Idibia who buried his dad in a very low key celebration yesterday in their home town has described his father as one of the most humble men to have graced the surface of earth. Tuface while speaking during the burial ceremony said;

“My father is the most humble and kindest I man have