Nigerian Legislators: Living Large Amid Mass Poverty

Nigeria is in a recession, but that has not stopped its lawmakers from enjoying luxurious lives on the taxpayers’ money, Punch's Gbenro Adeoye writes:

They Don’t Care About Us’ is the fourth single from the Michael Jackson’s album, History, which was released in 1995. There, the late music legend spoke about police brutality and human rights abuses, with a chorus that goes thus – ‘All I want to say is that they don’t really care about us’.

Jobless man caught defiling neighbour’s 3yrs old daughter in Lagos

A 24-year-old unemployed man, Blessing Agboola, was on Wednesday remanded in Kirikiri Prisons by an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for defiling a 3-year-old girl.

The Chief Magistrate, Tajudeen Elias, remanded him in prison after he had pleaded guilty for defiling the minor. The judge adjourned the case to December 5 for sentencing.

A 75-year-old man, Mallam Yahaya Shanjijiri, and his 14 children were among over 500 suspected criminals who voluntarily renounced their activities in Rijau area of Niger state at the weekend.

Mallam Shanjijiri, said to be one of the most notorious criminals in the state who publicly announced his retirement from his illicit business at the palace of Sarkin Bauchi, in Rijau, confessed to have been kingpin for over 30 years.

Groom refuses to cancel wedding ceremony after his bride died on wedding day

43 year-old Fana Maphumulo, from South Africa refused to cancel his wedding ceremony with his wife to be, Nana Mkhize died an hour before tying the knot on their wedding day last Saturday.

According to reports, sometime in October this year, 42 year-old Nana had told Fana that she had dreamt she would die on her wedding day, but the couple didn’t take much notice of the dream and moved on with their wedding plans.

Recession Forcing Down House Rent In Abuja

If there is anything many residents of the Federal Capital Territory are happy for about the economic recession, it is that rent has become more affordable and they can now pay for better accommodation. Tenants and estate agents spoke to Daily Trust about it.

Lecturer Slaps Female Student Into Unconsciousness (Photo)

A Kogi state polytechnic lecturer, who is also the Computer Science head of department, allegedly slapped one of his students and she fainted last Wednesday.

A Nigerian, Mohammed A. Halilu, shared the story:

Suspected killer of corps member arrested in Kaduna State

The suspected murderer of a National Youth Service Corps member, Lawal Kontagora has been arrested in Kaduna State.

Spokesman for the Kaduna State Police Command, ASP Aliyu Usman said on Saturday, that the kingpin was arrested on November 2. The suspect identified as Adamu Jibrin, 22, had made useful statement to the police on the crime. The arrest were carried out by the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB). Two suspects were earlier arrested on Oct. 20. 

My Wife supports Hillary Clinton, I support Donald Trump... Naija couple's love story

Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon and his wife, Damilola, have been married for three years. The couple shared their interesting story with Punch's Bukola Bakare. Excerpts:

How did you meet?
Deyemi: We met as undergraduates at the University of Lagos. We were both studying chemical engineering at the time.

How My Husband & I Survived Eight-Year Forced Separation – Lagos Big Girl Turned Pastor

Life is deeper than what many take it to be...May the good Lord help those who sincerely seek help.

Dr (Mrs) Funmilayo Iroh is one woman who has enjoyed life as wife of former top Lagos socialite and philanthropist-turned-pastor, Oluwafemi Iroh. In his heyday, her husband bestrode the social scene like a colossus, riding to parties in convoys of many cars while musicians took turns to sing his praises.

Jay Jay Okocha, Fathia Balogun, Sarz & more launch Boom Player's 'Celebrity Playlists' series

Ever wonder what kind of music your favourite Nigerian celebrities listen to? Or do you wonder what songs prepare them for those big games, moments, victories & more?

Here’s the good news! You can now find out; listen and download their favorite songs in themed playlists on Boom Player. 

Looted Billions: Jonathan Finally Agrees to Appear in Court for Sambo Dasuki

All is now set for Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, to appear in the ongoing trial of his former NSA, Col Dasuki, to testify in favour of the former NSA.

Recalled that Jonathan had earlier faulted the charges slammed on Dasuki, claiming that the ex-NSA could not have stolen $2.2billion.

Today, Dasuki's counsel, Ahmed Raji (SAN), said:

“Dr. Goodluck Jonathan will testify in court. He is one of those who will testify and the statement he made in London appears to be the first phase of the war chest of the ex-NSA.

Photos: Two siblings die in kerosene explosion in Akwa Ibom State, their father, two others injured

Two children were killed in a kerosene explosion which occurred at Ikono Ibom in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Their father, Mr Michael Nsikak, a woman from the same community and her three-month old baby suffered severe burns.

According to Mr Nsikak, a tricycle (keke) operator, who also operates a small poultry farm near his house in Ikot Enyingne Ikono:

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Majority of us living are carriers of various diseases; infections and worst of all burdens. We fail to share our problems with people around us because of the general ego we (humans) exhibit. Sometimes, it might not be the ego but the fear of been stigmatized. 

Delta State Governor Okowa Bribes Judges With $10Million?

Woman Arrested With Cocaine Hidden In Her Boobs

A 30-year-old Nigerian woman, Ms Ijeoma, who hails from Enugu state has been arrested at Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos airport for drugs smuggling. The suspect currently lives in Brazil and has a national diploma in mass communication.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Nnaji Juliet Ijeoma at the in Lagos on Friday, October 21.

50 year old man has penis amputated after getting it stuck for 4 days in bottle he used as sex toy (video)

A 50 year old Man's penis was amputated by surgeons after the man, frustrated by lack of sexual activity with a partner, used a bottle to pleasure himself and then got his manhood stuck in the bottle for four days. By the time the man came to hospital, his penis had already started decaying and doctors had no other choice than to amputate it...

Doctor Dennis Chirinos, the urologist who conducted the operation said to Mirror UK:

Jobless man caught after buying bags of rice with fake money

We really need a functional social security system in Nigeria, to give the poor some sort of hope. The man pictured above was caught and beaten after he allegedly bought two bags of rice with with fake currency. The incident happened in Abaranje area of Lagos. Another photo below:

LOL! Wife attacks new Husband during "Bed Time" over size of his manhood

This is funny. Most men – and their women – would like to have a mean-sized 4-5 to ensure pleasure between the sheets.
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But Mr Mnombo “Anaconda” Madyibi (32) and his wife want exactly the opposite. That’s because his snake-sized 4-5 is allegedly too big, hairy and scary for his new wife’s special place.

Photos: Pretty Nigerian Lady, Sarah Jegede, Wins Miss Africa Great Britain

Sarah Jegede a beautiful Nigerian model was crowned Miss Africa Great Britain 2016 last weekend. The Graduate of Social Sciences from the University of Kent beat 23 others to clinch the crown.

The Grand Finale took place at the Royal Regency Hall, London on Saturday, 8th October 2016. She was crowned by her predecessor, Susana Owono of Equatorial Guinea. She'll be the ambassador for the Queens 4 A Reason Charity.

Talk about the leaders of tommorrow! Young Nigerian with an amazing soluttion on power

With the Nigerian government still groping in the dark for ways to effectively address the poor power situation in the country, a young Nigerian entrepreneur has come up with some cheap power management solutions for citizens.