Man opens old safe, discovers gold coins

A Houston scrap collector hauled an old safe from a family's home, but when the vault was pried open he discovered it held a fortune in gold coins and silver dollars.

World Bank ranks Nigeria 122nd best place to start business

The World Bank has ranked Nigeria 147th among the best places for doing business. It also ranked the country as the 122nd for best countries to start a business.

Gunmen seize truck carrying over $50m in cash in Libya

Security forces in Libya are searching for heavily armed men who seized a truck carrying more than $50 million in cash in the city of Sirte, the state news agency LANA reported Tuesday.

76-yr-old woman escapes from kidnappers' den

Mrs. Otiti Esegba, a 76-year-old grandmother, escaped from the den of her abductors about five hours after she was abducted, Monday. She was abducted at 2a.m. by a five-man kidnap gang at Akperhe community in Olomu kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State and taken away on a motorcycle to their den at Oviri Olomu.

I remain leader of G7 – Aliyu

Governor of Niger State and Chairman, Northern States Governors Forum, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, has put a lie to newspaper reports that he had pulled out of the G7 and the new PDP, saying: “I remain the leader of G7.”

Ex-Chief of General Staff, Mike Akhigbe dies at 68

A former Chief of General Staff, Vice Admiral Mike Akhigbe, is dead. He died in a New York hospital at around 1.06pm, about 7.pm Nigerian time on Monday.

Houseboy’s death: Wife jailed 10 years for manslaughter

A Lagos High Court in Ikeja has sentenced  27 -year- old Mrs. Chiamaka Nnajiofor to 10 years imprisonment for flogging her househelp to death.

Tyre repairer kidnaps son, demands N350,000 ransom

The State Security Service, Lagos State Command, has arrested a 48-year-old man, Samson Adebayo, for allegedly arranging the kidnap of his nine-year-old son, Emmanuel, and demanding a ransom of N350, 000.

2 women, others arraigned for N135m theft

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC),  has arraigned two businesswomen and a man alongside their companies before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja over alleged stealing of N135 million belonging to Lily Pond Container Ltd.

Megachurch pastor tells congregation his newly built mansion is gift from God

The pastor of a North Carolina megachurch has built a $1.7 million mansion for himself and his family which he told his congregation at Sunday's sermon is a 'gift from God.'

Gov. Oshiomhole attacked at National Dialogue Committee convening In Benin City

The meeting of the Presidential Advisory Committee on National dialogue with stakeholders in the South-South ended in confusion, following an outburst from participants against a remark made by Governor Adams Oshiomhole. Pius Nsogho reports that Governor Oshiomhole was whisked away from the venue by his security details when the situation became tense.

Confession of a Boko Haram member: How we get guns

A Boko Haram suspect (names withheld) in the custody of military forces in Maiduguri, Borno State has revealed how the insurgents source guns for their nefarious operations including the recent attack in the neighboring Damaturu town of Yobe State.

Wife stabs husband to death

A young couple’s union has ended tragically in Ondo, south west Nigeria with a 16-year-old wife stabbing her husband to death during an argument. The housewife and mother of two, Ebere Ogu stabbed her husband, Chinedu Patrick Ogu, 31, in the stomach during a squabble, which broke out over the proposed visit of the husband’s mother from the village.

Conrad Murray's jail time for killing Michael Jackson ends Monday

Dr. Conrad Murray is set to be freed from jail Monday after serving two years for causing Michael Jackson's death. Murray's four-year sentence for the involuntary manslaughter conviction translated into just two years in jail because of California prison rules that give an additional day credit for each day served.

Lou Reed, rock legend, dies at 71

Lou Reed, who took rock 'n' roll into dark corners as a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist for the Velvet Underground and as a solo artist, died Sunday, his publicist said. He was 71.

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Chris Brown jailed on felony assault charge

Singer Chris Brown and a bodyguard were arrested Sunday morning and charged with felony assault, the Washington Metropolitan Police Department said.

Brown and bodyguard Christopher Hollosy were allegedly involved in an altercation with another man outside the W Hotel at 4:25 a.m., police said.

N32m ransom paid for Oronto Douglas’ sister — MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said that contrary to claims by the family of the released sister of President Goodluck Jonathan’s aide, Mrs. Augusta Douglas-Ayam, the sum of $200,000 (N32m) was paid as ransom.

Men, beware! Don’t suck your wife’s breast while breastfeeding

Men have been advised to keep away from their wives’ breasts while they are breastfeeding their children to avoid inflicting wounds on the breasts and exposing the children to infection.

BEHOLD!!! Bra that costs $10m ( N1.5bn)

This bra that you see decorating the bosom of super model Candice Swanepoel is no ordinary bra – it’s Victoria’s Secret’s $10 million Fantasy Bra.

Ak Media boss remarries

Asiwaju Benson Akindeju, the MD/CEO of AK MEDIA Concepts, a music and film production company, will take his new found love, Oluwafunmilola Omoyosola Ogutuga as a wife in Ijebu, Ogun State this weekend.

Raymond Fix drops single, Sweetest Girl

 

Versatile entertainer, Raymond Fix, has released his much anticipated single, Sweetest Girl.  

Raymond Fix, a songwriter, singer and dancer is set to take the Nigerian music by storm.

Ojukwu’s property saga: Family wants Bianca to prove legality of marriage

Some family members of the late Biafran leaders and Ikemba Nnewi, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has challenged the Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu to show proof that she was legally married to the deceased.

Rights group wants EFCC to probe activities of Petroleum Minister

Miffed  with the level of corruption among government officials in Nigeria, a civil society organization, the Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has petitioned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to look into the activities of the Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke over allegation of corrupt practices.

Police foil robbers’ attempt to hijack bullion van

A suspected armed robber was shot dead and another arrested when policemen foiled an attempt to intercept a bullion van conveying money for a commercial bank in Apapa area of Lagos metropolis.
During the heavy gun duel between the robbers and the police, three persons including a military personnel were injured.

Reps summon Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi over Naira depreciation

Miffed by the continued depreciation of Naira, the House of Representatives has summoned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),  Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala. The duo are to appear before the House Committees on Finance, Banking and Currency, and National Planning and Economic Development on a date that is to be determined by the House.

Medical doctor rapes patient in makurdi

A medical personnel believed to be a practising medical doctor has been arrested by the men of the Benue State Police Command for raping a female patient who was on admission in the hospital.

2 killed, 30 injured as hoodlums burn LG boss' residence

Hoodlums suspected to be political thugs have reportedly killed two persons and burnt down the residence of the council chairman of Ukum local government area of Benue State, Barrister Teryima Nguher. No fewer than 30 other persons were injured in the process.

24-year-old arraigned for stealing monarch’s cigarette, energy drink

A 24-year-old man, Taiwo Oluwaseun, has been arraigned before a Yaba Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing some packs of cigarette, alcoholic drinks and beverages belonging to a traditional ruler.

Ex-Naval officer, lawyer arrested for N540m bank fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a retired naval captain, Okorie Ogbonnaya, for allegedly defrauding Oceanic Bank Plc (now Ecobank Plc) of over N540 million.

The commission also arrested Ogbonnaya’s lawyer, Emmanuel Mbajuwon, for conspiring with his client to perpetrate the fraud.

Man remanded for beating neighbour’s wife to death

A 35-year-old man, Mukaila Sumonu, has been remanded in Ikoyi Prisons for allegedly beating to death his neighbour’s wife, one Fausat Ajibola, 42. Sumonu was arraigned before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court on a single count of murder.

10 animals that people eat alive

I was always raised to avoid eating lobster, because they’re cooked alive. If they’re dead before cooked, they can be quite dangerous, as the bacteria in them spreads much faster than normal. While some people argue that the way they’re cooked (put in a pot which is slowly brought to boil) means they feel no pain, it’s really a matter of how much trust you put in your chef.
But when the animal you’re about to eat is still alive when you bite into it, that’s a pretty different story altogether. Below are 10 examples of animals that are prepared and consumed alive. Be warned—some of the entries can be quite graphic.

Patrick Obahiagbon opens up on his 'big grammar'

 Many of us keep wondering how the  Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor and former house of Representative member, Patrick Obahiagbon comes up with his hard to understand English, in a recent interview granted to punch newspaper, he opens up on this and many other issues.

Nigeria’s illiterate adults’ population worries World Bank

The World Bank has expressed concern at the growing population of illiterate adults in Nigeria, which has been put at 46 million. The figure puts Nigeria in the category of 10 countries of the world with more than 10 million illiterate adults whose ages range from 15 years and above.

Rare undersea discovery could extend your life by 10, 20 or 30 years

Humans have made incredible health strides and are living longer lives than ever.  Many of the maladies that struck down our ancestors have for the most part been completely eliminated – everything from tuberculosis, to polio to malaria.
Today, the biggest killers stem as much from our lifestyles as from microscopic bacteria and viruses.  One of the worst of these is heart disease, and specifically high blood pressure. It’s a slow, but efficient killer that robs many people of what should be the last 10, 20 or 30 years of their lives.

Boko Haram kills 20 in Borno

Boko Haram gunmen dressed in military uniform on Sunday killed 20 people near the Nigerian border with Cameroon in the restive northeast where the Islamists have carried out deadly attacks, residents and a survivor said.

7 worst foods you should never eat for breakfast

You know that eating breakfast  is important. But did you realize that some a.m. choices can set the tone for how you feel the rest of your day. Not only that, but eating a healthy breakfast every morning can reduce the risk for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Here you will get the scoop on which breakfast foods to avoid.

134--pound monster fish caught in Thailand

A British tourist may have just reeled in a world record. While vacationing in Thailand for his birthday, Keith Williams hooked a 134-pound carp, believed to be the biggest ever caught.

Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai meets with Queen Elizabeth

Pakistani girls' education campaigner Malala Yousafzai, who has found international fame since being shot by Taliban militants last year, met with another icon Friday: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, invited the young activist to a reception at Buckingham Palace, where they met and chatted for a short time.

Chinese couple sells babies for iPhones, shoes

A Shanghai couple are facing charges after allegedly selling three of their newborns to pay for iPhones, computers and high-end shoes, Chinese authorities said.

Enugu Prison turns cash and carry

■Quality cell space rental between N10,000 and N200,000
■Inmates pay N2,000 for court appearance
■Allegations false, unfounded –DCP

A freed inmate has made startling revelations about how the Enugu Maximum Prison authorities allegedly force prisoners to pay N2,000 fee for each of them to be transported from the prison to court to attend to their various matters. The inmate who recently regained freedom from the prison also alleged that inmates paid between N100 to N150 for a bucket of water.

Oduah’s car more expensive than British PM’s car

Each of the two armoured BMW 760 Li cars bought for the Minister for Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority is more expensive than the British Prime Minister, David Cameron’s car.

While Oduah’s cars go for $800,000 (about N127.5m) each, Cameron’s armoured Jaguar XJ X351 car costs £200,000 (about N52m).

Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko beaten, assaulted by video club owners

Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, on October 11, 2013, confirmed to Nollywood Insider that he was actually assaulted and injured in the fracas involving members of the Video Rental Operators of Nigeria (VROAN) and some Yoruba movie makers and marketers. The ace thespian said: “I was injured in the debacle but I would not like to comment further on it on the telephone.”

Convicted killers released by mistake

A statewide review was ordered Thursday of Florida's prison records to determine whether anyone has filed forged documents like the ones used in an elaborate escape. Charles Walker and Joseph Jenkins, both 34, are considered "escapees" by authorities after investigators discovered forged motions to reduce their respective sentences and forged court orders granting the request, according to authorities.

India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria on slavery's list of shame, says report

A new report claiming to be the most comprehensive look at global slavery says 30 million people are living as slaves around the world.

The Global Slavery Index, published by the Australia-based Walk Free Foundation, lists India as the country with by far the most slaves, with an estimated nearly 14 million, followed by China (2.9 million) and Pakistan (2.1 million).

The top 10 countries on its list of shame accounted for more than three quarters of the 29.8 million people living in slavery, with Nigeria, Ethiopia, Russia, Thailand, Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar and Bangladesh completing the list.

No mercy for Iranian execution survivor

For now, Alireza M. is a lucky man. But, like life itself, that may not last. Convicted by an Iranian court of possessing a kilogram of crystal meth, the 37-year-old man was sentenced to death by hanging at Bojnurd Prison in northeastern Iran, according to Jam-E-Jam, an official newspaper that offered this wince-inducing account:

Jonathan orders NIMC to register all Nigerians by Dec, 2014

President Goodluck Jonathan has issued ultimatum to the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, to register all Nigerians by the end of next year.

Police arrest fake Colonel claiming to be Jonathan’s ADC

The Ogun State Police Command said it has arrested a 50-year-old fake Army Colonel, Hassan Ayinde for claiming to be ADC to Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan.

Lover found dead naked in Ogun

It was a tragic end for a father of four and his lover who were found dead naked in a room, at Ago-Iwoye, in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The man, identified as Akeem, believed to be in his 50s was a father of four children living in his one room apartment with his wife.

Ministry confirms purchase of N255m vehicles for Oduah

The Ministry of Aviation has confirmed that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority bought two bulletproof vehicles worth $1.6m (N255m) for the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah.

An online news medium, SaharaReporters, had reported on Tuesday that the armoured vehicles were delivered to the minister in August.