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A herbalist identified as Ibrahim Mohammed has been sentenced to death by hanging by a High Court sitting in Koton-Karfi in Kogi on Monday for murdering two brothersile  herbalist making consultation. In his judgement, the Presiding Judge, Justice Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, who sentenced the convict to death described his act as “high level of exceptional wickedness”. Omolaye-Ajileye held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. This is more so, he said, as the convict had corroborated the prosecution’s submission that he poisoned Mohammed Kudu Abubakar and Umar Tanko Abubakar after snatching their car. “I hold that after poisoning the two brothers as the accused confessed in his downright criminality, he hit their heads with pestle (Exhibit P7) to hasten their annihilation. “And, in order to avoid any trace of his brutal and inhuman act, the accused buried the dead bodies of Tanko and Mohammed in his compound. “Unfortunate for him, since nothing...

- Well-wishers are donating to help a seven year old boy, who is terminally ill, to be buried next to his mom in the same coffin so that she can look after him when he gets to heaven - The boy’s mother reportedly lost battle with cancer about five years ago. His father, who is also said to be ill, has been taking care of him - Filip Kwasny knows he is dying and recently communicated his wish from hospital bed. He was diagnosis with this terrible disease A terminally ill seven year old boy from Colchester, Essex, has made his wish known to everyone, as he is already aware that he is on his way to heaven where he believes his mom went. The boy, who used to be a pupil at Friar Grove Primary School in Colchester, was diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia (JMML), an accumulation of abnormal blood cells in the bone marrow, in September 2016. The diagnosis came after he had also been diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1 when he was two, from which he initially recove...

A secondary school teacher in Kisii, Kenya, has made history after winning a legal battle against his estranged wife in which the judge ordered her to refund the money he had paid as bride price. The judge also ordered James Mayaka to be refunded college fees he paid for his wife, Everlyne Kerubo Makini, 42, at Narok Teacher’s college between 2002 and 2004. Mayaka was happy that he had finally gotten justice in the case that has lasted six years now. He had earlier made an appeal in February 2015, against an earlier court ruling but judges Wanjiru Karanja, Festus Azangalala and Gatembu Kairu rejected it. The judges said that the appeal case had no merit and upheld the finding of the lower court.Makini was ordered to refund KSh 205,000 (N625,837), as bride price and the fees his ex-husband had paid for her. “I am happy that there is justice for the oppressed. She took our children and I would want to legally have them back because I know they are suffering” 45-year-old man who a...

KKTBM frontline hot rapper, Yung6ix just surprised a friend of his who gave him N10,000 he used to relocate to Lagos 8 years back. The grateful rapper wrote “8 years ago @imblackking gave me 10,000 Naira to come to Lagos to chase my dream as an artiste, without that 10k there would be no Yung6ix today. Showed him I’m grateful by giving him 10,000 dollars today. Strictly for motivational purposes only. Don’t just be great be grateful and don’t forget those who helped you when you where nothing.” The happy man took to his Instagram account to pen down his appreciation. See  what Yung6ix posted below:-p See what his Friend posted below:-

In an undisclosed area of state in Nigeria, it was reported online that a secondary schoolgirl died while trying to get rid of an unwanted pregnancy.p A Facebook user identified as, Ikpotokin Peace Ofure has taken to the social networking platform to announce the painful death of a young secondary school girl, who reportedly died after attempting to abort a pregnancy. The young lady who hails from Benin City and studies Accounting & Management at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), posted the picture of the girl with the caption: “What a painful death…every girl have to learn lessons from her not a matter of joke. Just look at this young girl that killed herself because of abortion….well no one knows 2morrow. May her soul rest in peace.”

BOJ cruises into 2017 with this explosive track “Wait A Minute”, featuring the YBNL don, Olamide, and produced by Magik. The video for the mad track, directed by Mr Moe Musa, is scheduled for release within the next few weeks. Listen, download and share your thoughts.

By Chidi Nkwopara & Chinonso Alozie, OWERRI Owerri residents went into a spontaneous frenzy Thursday, when Imo State Police Command moved the lifeless body of the dreaded serial killer, Henry Chibueze, alias Vampire, round the major streets of the municipality. Traffic was held up for hours, at several points in Owerri, as the police convoy glided through the ever busy Bank Road, Douglas Road, Wetheral Road and back to the State Police Headquarters. The show attracted a large crowd to the police premises, including some doubting Thomases, who were interested in knowing if Vampire was truly dead. Police parade body of killed notorious robber, Vampire and his arrested gang Some residents, who spoke to Vanguard, commended the police and the other security agencies for not only going after the fleeing Vampire, but also silenced him for life and captured his acolytes. Reacting to what he called “this cheering news”, an Owerri based architect, Chief Amaugo Ugorji, commended the ...

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni A mother of four children, Mrs Chinasa Okereke, has revealed how a 15-year-old boy collected N500 from an Alfa to abduct her three-year-old son for ritual at Ijegun, Lagos State. Chinasa, who spoke with newsmen on Sunday, alleged that the teenager, who is also a neighbour stole her son, Chiagozie. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports the teenager identified as Simon had earlier confessed to the police that an unidentified Alfa, now in police custody, asked him to supply a three-year-old child. Simon said after he brought Chiagozie to the Alfa, he was given N500 for his efforts. When the three-year-old was finally located by detectives from Isheri Police Station, he was already dead. Chinasa, who broke down in tears, said that she was not only grieving for her murdered son, but also scared about strange men on motorbikes coming to threaten her and her husband, Augustine Okereke. The woman who lives in a multi-room bu...

President Muhammadu Buhari who returned to Nigeria after about 50 days of medical vacation will do further follow-ups for his medical check-up in London. The President, who addressed the nation on Friday shortly after his arrival from London, said there “may be need to have further follow-ups within some weeks. He, however, said that he was feeling much better now. Buhari thanked all Nigerians for their prayers for his quick recovery. “I am deeply grateful to all Nigerians – Muslims and Christians alike, who have prayed and are continuing to pray for my good health. “This is a testimony that in spite of the hardship being experienced, Nigerians support the Government in its effort to tackle our country’s challenges. He said that the best way to repay Nigerians is to re-dedicate myself to serving you, protecting your interests and keeping your trust. I thank you very much.’’ “Rather than sending delegation upon delegation to Abuja to welcome me, may I appeal to all Niger...

Popular business mogul at Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos, Daniel Okwuchukwu Chinemelum, and his wife Felicia Chidimma, were laid to rest on March 17th, in their hometown Ekwenanyika Nri in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. Late Chinemelum, popularly known as FEDAN, at Alaba International market and his wife lost their lives after he drove off a bridge and plunged into a river in January 2017. May their souls rest in peace. More photos after the cut...

Kourtney Kardashian and her 4-year-old daughter with Scott Disick, Penelope, were spotted out on their way to the movies in West Hollywood on Sunday. Kourtney wore a pair of slashed jeans and a sheer white top while Penelope, looked stylish in a ruffled red & white dress, silver sandals and a gold necklace. See more pics after the cut...

Barr. Gideon Morik, a former Chaiman of Jama'a Local Government Area in Southern Kaduna and father of 14-year-old Anna Morik, is dead. Hon. Morik passed away on March 16th, 2017, after a brief illness. LIB recall that on Christmas eve December 24th, 2016, Hon. Morik's community was invaded by Fulani herdsmen. His daughter was among those brutally massacred. Hundreds of houses were burnt down and property worth hundreds of millions of Naira destroyed. More photos and condolence messages from his family and friends after the cut...

Actress, Funke Akindele and Abdul Rasheed Bello aka 'JJC Skillz', got married in a private ceremony in London, back in August 2016. They have now gone on a honeymoon to Seychelles Islands. The excited duo revealed this on their social media accounts. More photos after the cut...

Big Brother Naija contestant, Thin Tall Tony was evicted from the Big Brother Naija show on Sunday night. His in house 'girlfriend' Bisola cried her eyes out and was basically in shock. She still doesn't know that he is married with kids. Watch the video after the cut....

Lol. So true but so petty.

F ormer Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty Powers, took to Instagram over the weekend to reveal the role her failed marriage played in motivating her during the difficult stages of the audition for the reality TV show. According to her:     "I'm thankful for my struggles because without it I wouldn't have known my strengths. I remember the 10 difficult stages at the Big Brother auditions that I passed through... at a point I wanted to give up but I said to myself "If I could survive a miserable marriage, what is a mere audition?" Now, here I am...I survived... I conquered. Thanks to everybody that keeps showing me love and to those that hates me I will say hahahahahhahahahahahaha..... Make i no forget my Oh oh ohhhhhhhoh jawe!!!! #GODCANBLESSANYBODY #NEVERGIVEUP #ITSJUSTGOD #SURVIVOR"

This morning Big Brother housemates, TBoss and Bisola were involved in a heated argument over poor management of the kitchen. Bisola has since apologised to TBoss. Watch the video and see what Nigerians are saying on Twitter about the arguement after the cut.. It 

The singing star asked this question on Twitter and got responses from fans...see that after the cut...