VIDEO: Gov. Fashola Blames Success of Yesterday's Lekki Robbery On Pres. Jonathan's Visit

In regards to the robbery of yesterday, Lagos state Governor Babatunde Fashola says President Jonathan's visit to the state that very yesterday was the reason why the robbery attack in Lekki Phase1 was successful.

According to him, all the vehicles the state government bought to patrol the state was stationed to protect the President on arrival. He said this during the Buhari meet the Entertainers Programme in Lagos yesterday 12th March.

"Today is a very sad day because this afternoon we lost three policemen to the robbery in Lekki and it was the first of its kind in a long time. And I also know as they say {that perhaps what will be would have been} but it was sad to see all our security vehicles deployed to protect one man.  

All the vehicles we bought for the police were stationed to receive the President in Lagos while the citizens were left vulnerable. Those policemen have children. Their mothers will be made to explain to them why daddy is not coming home. May their souls rest in peace" he said. 

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FIGHTING PIRACY: AY Makun Says NCC Demanding Bribe From Him

Oh mine!! Comedian Ayo Makun popularly know as "AY" has made it known that some officials of the Nigerian Copyrights Commission "NCC" are demanding bribe from him before they can help in arresting pirates of his 30 Days in Atlanta movie.

 His work has been pirated and are presently on the streets making him run at loss. An upset AY who spoke out his grievance on the telephone during a radio programme "City BON Box Office" said;

“I have called NCC and some of their officials are asking for mobilization fee in other to arrest the pirates and I wonder what is going on if a government parastatal is demanding for money to do their duties,” he stated.

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FIFA Expels Zimbabwe From The 2018 World Cup For Failing To Pay Coach

Zimbabwe has a country has been expelled from the 2018 World Cup due to their failure to pay the former coach Jose Claudinei Georgini. Football's world governing body Fifa said in a statement it had taken the action "as a result of the non-payment of an outstanding debt".

The governing body also added that Zimbabwe's Football Association (Zifa) has failed to make the payments despite a grace period given to them, hence the reason for their suspension. Wow!! see discipline in football.

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ISIS has Accepted Boko Haram's Pledge of Allegiance

In an audio message supposedly from an ISIS spokesman, the group announced that a pledge of allegiance from Nigerian-based Boko Haram has been accepted by ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

The 28-minute message, according to CNN, was posted online by ISIS supporters. And it says that:

  The caliphate or Islamic State has expanded to western Africa and so we congratulate our jihadi brothers there.“We announce to you the good news of the expansion of the caliphate to West Africa because the caliph… has accepted the allegiance of  our brothers of the Sunni group for preaching the jihad,” 

IS spokesman "Mohammed al-Adnani" said in the message, using the Arabic name of the Nigerian terror group. "Abu Mohammed al Adnani" encouraged people to join fighters in Africa if they cannot make it to Iraq or Syria.

See Exclusive Photos From The Fatal Accident in Abuja This Morning!

A fatal accident occurred at Nicon Junction in Abuja this morning. This accident is so fatal that the car involved was total crashed flat, you can imagine.

A trailer lost its brake and suddenly crashed into a car killing a passenger in the car and also a passer-by. Good Samaritans came out to the rescue of injured victims before Road Safety Intervened. RIP to the dead. See more photos from the scene after the cut...

Smoking & Drinking: Go And Correct Your Family Members First Before Correcting Me, Olamide Lashes Out

I think some people aren't seeing any good from the famous native rapper afterall... smiles! They think Olamide is a bad role model for smoking and drinking everywhere and even to the extent that he doesn't even hide that anymore in his videos. Olamide made a post in that regard. Surprisely, almost immediately he posted some of his fans came after him, calling him out for being a bad role model, for smoking in the photo and indicating he has been drinking.

Olamide who was however upset over their comments went ahead and made another post asking them to go ahead and correct their family members who smoke and drink first before correcting him and ended the warning with, no disrespect.

More Photos from the Armed Robbery Attack at Lekki Phase1 Yesterday

Four people were killed yesterday after a gang of armed robbers invaded the branch of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) at Plot B, Waterfront Plaza, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos state.

According to a witness, the four people were said to be three police escorts of a passing civilian Coaster bus and a fish seller. The robbers, numbering at least 12, had arrived a few minutes before 5pm via a boat and immediately began firing gunshots into the air in an operation that lasted not less than 25 minutes.

The Popular Bariga Rain Oil Filing Station Traced To Olamide

Lolz,.. yeah it shouldn’t be always about their negative sides, when they do good let’s report it too.

 So the popular rain oil filling station by Ladilak Bus stop at Bariga where some of you have bought fuel before has been traced to Olamide. Lets leave the word "trace", Olamide owns the filling station.

 According to some trusted sources, they say the rapper spends a lot, but what his mom has thought him is for him to invest wisely, which he has started doing. We are so happy for him. Olamide... Omo mummy!! smiles.

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Okagbare Slams Jonathan’s Campaign Group For Using Her Image To Campaign

Retiring athlete "Blessing Okagbare" has spoken out against the use of her image and footage by a body said to be working for President Goodluck Jonathan who is also the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, without seeking her consent.

The advertorial by GoodHouse Nigeria tagged GEJ Okagbare, which has been running on various electronic media in Nigeria and also on Youtube, the athlete said it was wrong for anyone to 
use her image or footage for a presidential campaign without seeking her approval. The PUNCH comfirmed one of such videos on YouTube which expressively had the Commonwealth Games gold medallist in action. The video details achievements made by the government especially around the Nigerian railway system.

Okagbare who confirmed her displeasure over the development via Twitter from her base in Los Angeles, USA, on Thursday said that her attention was drawn to the advertorial by friends and relatives in Nigeria about two months back.

PHOTOS: Tiwa Savage Visits Uganda School, Talks About Unsafe Abortions and Teenage Pregnancy

As known to the public... The heavy Tiwa Savage is presently in Uganda. Well, she recently stopped by in Mariam High School in Kampala, Uganda as part of a one week online campaign tailored to create awareness on teenage pregnancy.

According to the "Reach a Hand" foundation in Uganda – one of the hosts of the 1 week campaign every year about 3 million girls aged 15 to 19 undergo unsafe abortions, and that is the reason why they felt a need to touch on the subject with the young; expecially the girls through a cultural icon they can connect with.

Three Covenant University Students Expelled Over Live Sex Unclad Video

Three students of the Bishop David Oyedepo-owned Covenant University have been expelled over sex-related activities. 

According to City People, a 400-level boy and his 300-level girlfriend were expelled for “sex-alcohol Unclad video on their phones” at Camp House in the university. Also a computer science student who was until today a postgraduate student in the university was expelled.

He was cam-recorded having sex with a 100-level girl in an office in College of Development Studies(CDS) which was discovered to have a CCTV in the university. He is said to be the first M.Sc student to be expelled in the history of Covenant University.

Man Dies After Messing With Pastor E.A Adeboye’s Devotional Book

When next you want to mess with a Man of God, you might want to have a re-think!...  We have heard stories of how criminals who attempt to mess with RCCG’s Pastor E.A Adeboye end up getting scorched and caught in the act, well here is a new one!!

A middle aged Nigerian, in his early 50s recently met his Waterloo and died after messing with the General Overseer’s devotional book. The man (name withheld for family’s sake) went to China with an original copy of the widely read ‘RCCG’ devotional book "Open Heavens" and guess what he did, he duplicated copies of it and brought them back to Nigeria to sell at the rate of N1000!! when the original price of the book itself actually goes for N750- N800. How callous!!

I Practises All The Different Sex Styles With Her Hubby - Mide Martins

The UK-based Nigerian Pastor Olugbenga Oladejo had warned married couples against unholy sexual acts and immoral positions like spice it up, doggie style, cowboy or cowgirl, claiming the only position that is holy in God’s sight is the face-to-face position with the husband on top.

Yoruba movie star, Mide Funmi-Martins Owo, who has been happily married for 12 years now however says otherwise.

 “One style what? If it is only one style that I have been doing with my husband, I would have lost him to all these skinny girls out there... See the rest of her view below about ths after the cut:

"I am Mama Peace O... Not Mama War"- Patience Jonathan Cries Out

Patience Jonathan told Punch through her media aide in person of "Ayo Adewuyi" that as the President of African First Lady, she can never be associated with electoral violence, whether pre, during or post election violence. She is strictly for peace.

"The only thing we can say from here is that Dame Patience Jonathan is a woman of peace that can never in any way be identified with violence before, during and after elections. You do not expect somebody who is the President of African First Ladies to be promoting violence.” ... lolz!!

Oops! Cleric Busted for Tapping on Neighbour's Generator

A cleric by the name "Saheed Momodu" and his neighbour "Hammed Adebayo" have been arrested by the Nigerian police over the allegation of conniving illegally to tap the electricity from the generating set of a of a fellow neighbor; Tunde by name.

Punch reported that the two men had actually been in the act for months before they were discovered by Tunde recently. Momodu and Tunde were initially disconnected for non-payment of their electricity bills for one year.

Can you blame them? If only we had steady power supply... that is not an excuse anyway! smiles.

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Heartbreaking Photos of 11 month old Baby Brutalized by Parents over Witchcraft Allegation

Alvan and Ugonwa Orji, from Ikot Nakanda, Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River State are now in police detention at the state Police Command, after a concerned neighbour reported how they have been physically abusing their 11-month-old baby boy over accusations that the toddler is bewitched and is the one behind their misfortunes. 

The complainant, Barr. James Ibor, the Principal Counsel of Basic Rights Council Initiative (BRCI), a child rights advocate group, told the police that he received a complain from an undisclosed person that the Alvan and his wife were in the habit of physically and emotionally abusing their son constantly, giving him various human treatments such as tying him to a chair, using electric cable on him and consistently yelling at the boy, this is so bad.

PHOTOS: ISIS Allows a 10 Yr Old Boy Shoot an Israeli's Spy at Point Blank Range

Islamic State militants have released a sickening new video that purports to show a boy shooting dead a 19-year-old Israeli-Arab who was taken hostage by the terror group.

The film shows a man identified as Muhammad Said Ismail Musallam describing how he was sent by Israeli intelligence to infiltrate ISIS in Syria, where the group claim he was captured last year. Wearing an orange jumpsuit, the hostage is later kneeling at the feet of two uniformed militants, one of whom appears to be no older than 10, before being shot in the forehead at point-blank range. Continue reading and view more photos from the scene...

Wole Soyinka Attacks Patience Jonathan Again in New Speech

The eminent playwright  "Wole Soyinka" has criticized madam Patience onces again for the use of what he terms crude and vulgar language in her recent comments.. The Nobel laureate writer made the comments on Tuesday, March 10, in Lagos during the public presentation of a book titled “Modern and Tradition Elite in the Politics of Lagos” written by Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole.

Professor Soyinka accused the Presidency of taking a prominent part in the crudeness using a recent statement attributed to First Lady, Patience Jonathan as an example.

Kaduna Denies Buhari Access to Rally Venue – APC

The APC party made it known that in preparation of their rally in Kaduna state, the Kaduna State government denied the party’s presidential candidate, Maj. Gen Muhammmadu Buhari (retd.), access to the Muritala Mohammed Square, Kaduna, for his North-West zonal rally ahead of the rescheduled March 28 and April 11 general elections.

The preparation for the rally, which is expected to hold today (Wednesday), had reached an advanced stage when the information was brought to the zonal office that the state had refused the party the permit to use the venue, PUNCH reports.

“The PDP is in a tense state already as they are simply afraid of the popularity strength of the APC in the state and indeed the northern part of the state,” a party official, who wants his name undisclosed, said....

PHOTOS: APC VP candidate, Osinbajo Celebrates His Birthday With People Living With Disabilities

APC VP candidate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo clocked 58 years of age yesterday, and decides to celebrate this sharing the joy of a day as this with people living with disability in Lagos.

  Also present at the occasion was the APC Lagos governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode's running mate Dr. Oluranti Adebule. According to him, The celebration was to foster the spirit of sportsmanship among people living with disabilities, as they played basketball to commemorate the event. See more photos below after the cut.. 

Bishop Oyedepo and Pastor Adegboye in Throwback Photo

Above is pictured some workers in the vine-yard... lets be spiritual abit, smiles! but two famous and great men of God can be noticed.

In the photo we have Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) and Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeem Christian Church of God. The photo obviously was taken at a convention in Ibadan in 1986 when the hustle just began!

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PHOTOS: Davido Screams in Fear When Snake Was Hung on His Neck

Panic in the eyes of "Omo baba Olowo" himself as he screamed when he needed help with the snake put on his neck in the course of a music video shoot. 

This video shot took place in Maimi, the snake charmer hung the snake on Davido's neck but he panicked when the snake woke up and screamed for it to be taken off him. What happened to him being O.B.O Baddest? During his stay in Miami he and his crew enjoyed riding around in a variety of luxury cars like Rolls Royce, Maserati and Bentley. See below photos from the scene...

UPDATE: Missing Girls In Syria Under Control Of Islamic State

According to Skynews, the three missing schoolgirls who left Britain to join Islamic State have crossed into Syria and are believed to be staying at a house in al Raqqa presently; under the control of Islamic State.

Remember recently Shamima Begum, 15, Kadiza Sultana, 16, and Amira Abase, 15, boarded a flight from Gatwick Airport bound for Istanbul last month. Authorities feared the teenagers, who attended Bethnal Green Academy in east London, were seeking to join the Islamist militants.

Sky's Chief Correspondent Stuart Ramsay said: "We're being told tonight that they've crossed into Syria through a crossing... which is not too far from Kilis. "They're now apparently in a house that is owned or controlled - or at least hosted by - a British girl who had been in contact with them through the internet, and had brought them through Turkey and into Syria.

PHOTOS: Gay Man Expresses his Joy after his Mother Gave Birth to his Child

In a case that has divided opinion across Britain and led to questions about the robustness of fertility laws, meet 27-year-old Kyle and his 46 year old mother Anne-Marie. Anne did not only bear Kyle a son, but also the woman who gave birth to him. 

On face value, it's a story to make anyone recoil. Anne-Marie simply carried the child. Using a donor egg fertilised by Kyle's sperm, she became the first woman in the UK to be a surrogate for her own son. Daily Mail UK has the details... See some photo after the cut:

AIT Lagos Office Taken down by Fire

Reports getting to us says... that a fire outbreak has just occured at the African Independent Television (AIT) office in Alagbado, Lagos State. Today being 9th of March.

As at the time of filing this report, the AIT road leading to the studio wasn't very busy, so the Fire fighters make their way to the razing scene. It has been confirmed from the Station’s twitter handle @AIT_Online that the fire has been successfully put out by the Fire Service officials. No human casualty was recorded as the damages caused by the fire is being, currently assessed. The Police has been called in to investigate claims of fire-raising.

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ISIS Executioner Jihadi John Apologises to His Family

ISIS executioner and presently the most wanted ruthless killer in the world, Mohammed Emwazi has apologised to his parents for bringing shame to the family after being unmasked as ISIS butcher 'Jihadi John'. 

But the 26-year-old executioner, who has murdered a number of western hostages, including two British aid workers, has not expressed any remorse for the wild killings, according to MailOnline. Emwazi's family have been left with no choice but to keep hiding since his identity was revealed.

VIDEOS: Check Out the Debate Between APC & PDP Youth On ChannelsTV

Its a showdown yesterday between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters yesterday while Rubbing Minds at ChannelsTV had a heated debate on whether Nigerians should vote for Continuity (President Jonathan) or Change (Gen Buhari) in this coming 2015 presidential elections. Of-course, supporters in a debate on Sunday tried to woo voters for their parties, looking at issues that their various parties would be focusing at.

Did you follow the debate on Channels TV. Ebuka featured Demola raju and the controversial @MrAyeDee..also known as "murktar"... i got to know the guy is half Fulani, half Nupe and lot more. Check out the videos from the debate below and let's know you take on this. Videos after the cut...

PHOTOS: Kunle Afolayan Won 9 Categories out of 13 Nominations at AMVCA 2015

Movie maker Kunle Afolayan's October 1 Movie Wins 9 Awards at africa magic, AMVCA 2015. Tremendous plus for the talented Nollywood Actor, Producer and Director.

Standing ovation at the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards in celebration of his success, Kunle Afolayan scooped majority of the AMVCA awards this Year. He Won 9 categories out of 13 Nominations. Congrats bro! 

Last year, the actor told fans he is likely to die soon because of the stress his hit movie, october 1 placed on him. Since then, his popularity has skyrocketed. To crown his effort, the same movie "October 1" won Best film, Best director, Best Sound Design, Best Makeup, Best Costume, Best Script, Best Lighting Design, Best Lead actress and Best Production design. See more photos from the event after the cut...

KINGDOM REALITIES: The Revolution Nigeria Craves - Part Three

Welcome to the conclusive episode of "The Revolution Nigeria Craves", sit back and enjoy the section... long waited for.

Politics is Nigeria is the most lucrative in the world, our politicians are well paid more than almighty  American politicians, have you wondered why everybody wants to end up in politics; musicians, journalists, lawyers etc?. America's power is on their streets, the most powerful people there are business men, far influential than politicians. 

Its time entrepreneurial bells ring aloud in every corner of this nation, it's time every of our graduates posses a mentality of; what can I contribute to the economy rather than what has the economy got for me, it's time every corporate entity throw their corporate social responsibilities into entrepreneurial empowerments for the youths, it's time the average Nigerian think of what I can produce than consume. 

Wizkid and I Were Never Friends – Skales

In an Exclusive interview with TheNET, Baseline artiste, Skales talked about the beef between himself and his former label mate, Wizkid.

Let’s talk about your recent twitter spat with Wizkid, you guys were together at an event some hours before you went online, what really happened?  

The truth is, we were not really together, we were just at the same venue at the same event that’s all, and really, whatever needs to be said now has already been said on twitter so you can pick everything there, right now I’ve put the whole episode behind me. I just want people to focus more on my music, it’s life; as human beings, we are sometimes made to face such advise challenges..