View photos of Boko Haram Jailbreak At SSS HQ In Abuja, During And After The Attack

Pandemonium broke out early hours Sunday when Boko Haram militants detained at the State Security Services facility in Abuja took over the complex for over six hours after disarming SSS agents guarding the facility.

It was gathered that the audacious action of the detainees led to  prolonged negotiations that later resulted to shootings at the complex for over 4 hours, an SSS sources told newsmen.

The gunfight at the complex known as “Yellow House” caused panic in Abuja as the complex sits close to the Presidential Villa and one of the most fortified area in the national capital. 

98 people killed in Borno, Benue and Plateau during violent weekend.

At least 98 died over the weekend, in separate incidents in the troubled Benue, Borno and Plateau States.

One of the bloodiest clashes between Tiv youths and suspected Fulani mercenaries erupted at Gbajimba, the headquarters of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, in the afternoon of March 23, 2014, Sunday. They resulted in the death of at least 55 people.

The death toll of market bombing in Ngurosoye village of Bama council area of Borno State has increased to 35 persons. The Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have been allegedly planted by Boko Haram members at a market square.

The deaths were recorded on a day the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Kenneth Minimah, charged officers and soldiers involved in the ongoing counter terrorist operations in the North-East to ensure that the terrorists no longer have any opportunity to perpetrate atrocities.

In a parallel development, at least eight people have been killed in Wase local government area of Plateau State when a group of cattle thieves attempted to snatch cattle two kilometres away from Wase town.

Bomb Kills 35 in Borno Market

Chris Brown In Jail: He Is Not Eating, Not Sleeping, Going Crazy

After violating his probation and getting kicked out of rehab, the R&B singer is locked up in a California prison for at least a month, and a source tells that he could not be doing worse.

“It’s bad, all bad for Chris,” the source states. “He’s not doing well at all.”

Even though Chris has spent the past four months or so pent up in a rehab facility, that apparently was a vacation compared to jail, and Chris seems to be reacting to his prison sentence as badly as possible — he may be going crazy. “He’s not eating, not sleeping, and he’s out of his mind,” the insider continues. “He talks to himself. He’s tired and frustrated and feels like he’s trapped like a small hamster in a cage.”

How My Wife Intimidated Me Into Marrying Her - Charly Boy Opens Up

There's nothing as loving as seeing a marriage stand the test of time especially that of a celebrity.

Controversial public figure, Charles Oputa a.k.a Charly Boy has been married to his wife Diane aka Lady D for over 35 years and despite the storms of cultural boundaries, their love is still growing strong.

In a recent interview Charly boy revealed that he was intimated into marriage by his wife.

On how he met his wife, Charly boy revealed that he met her in 1974/1975 in a hair saloon in Boston, USA, he invited her out and she accepted and that's how it started.

HORROR In Oyo State: Decomposed Bodies, Human Bones, Kidnapped Persons Discovered In Ibadan "Dungeon Of Death"

A dungeon where scores of kidnapped people had been tortured and died was discovered at the Soka area, a satellite community of Ibadan, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway of Oyo State.

According to sources, human skulls, decomposed bodies and various body parts were seen being evacuated from the dungeon.

Littered all over the grounds were identity cards (apparently belonging to the victims), as well as discarded clothes and shoes.

About six guns and several cutlasses were also recovered from the house beside it said to belong to Black Horse Plastic factory.

How I Spent My Loot - Shocking Confession Of A Robbery Suspect

An armed robbery suspect, Mr Karen Oguntuase has been arrested by the Lagos state police.

He was arrested in a popular hotel in Ajangbadi area of Lagos following a tip-off.

24-year-old Mr Oguntuase, a 300 level student of Department of Mechanical Engineering in the university said he went into full time armed robbery four years ago and has been involved in some banks and major robberies in Lagos which he claimed had been successful until he was nabbed.

He explained that his friends dragged him into robbery. They revealed their secret to him and after the revelation they initiated him so that he could not back out or it will cost him his life.

Oh, NO! Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Caught Fire

ABC News reports that one of the tour buses of the famous American singer Miley Cyrus caught fire and started burning early Tuesday morning while en route to the singer’s next tour stop in New Orleans.

Miley's younger sister took to Twitter to say that no one suffered in the incident. 

The young singer's fans were seriously shocked when earlier Noah had tweeted “Cyrus bus down!!!!” and posted a video of the bus burning.

It seems that Miley herself was not on the bus when the fire started, as she had been spotted some hours earlier eating donuts at one of the city’s trendy spots, District Donuts.
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Chelsea Beat Galatasaray 2-0

Chelsea beat Galatasaray 2-0 on Tuesday to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals 3-1 on aggregate.

Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Istanbul last month, Samuel Eto’o gave Chelsea an early lead on the night and Gary Cahill added another shortly before half-time to give Jose Mourinho’s men a comfortable victory in the last 16 tie.

I’m The Easiest Person To Work With – Obasanjo Reveals

Former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo who was very well known for his 'no-nonsense' attitude while in office, yesterday, revealed he remains the easiest human being that you anyone can work with.

Obasanjo made this statement in Abeokuta, Ogun State when Muyiwa Akintunde and Des Wilson, a professor of University of Uyo interviewed him on the proposed book on the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Obong Ufot Ekaette.

He revealed contrary to the general notion about him, he's a simple person but would he won't hesitate to give whoever behaves wrongly the much deserved treatment.

Kanye West gets two years probation for assault

Rapper Kanye West has pleaded no contest and been sentenced to two years probation for assaulting a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport.

He must also attend 24 anger management sessions and complete 250 hours of community service for the misdemeanor battery last July.

Paparazzo Daniel Ramos accuses the rapper of punching him and grabbing his camera in an unprovoked attack.

The 36-year-old rapper maintains his innocence.

The plea cannot be used against him in a civil lawsuit brought against him by Ramos, reports the Associated Press news agency.

UNBELIEVABLE: SEE Why Nollywood Actor, Yemi Solade Allegedly Dumps 10-Year-Old Child In Lagos

Popular Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade has been accused of abandoning a child bore for him by a lady some years ago in Lagos.

 * Yemi Solade

According to an online report, the handsome actor has however, denied fathering the child,or any other child, apart from the children his married wife bore for him.

Governors, ministers in fresh private jet deals

Political office holders in the country, especially governors and ministers have embraced a new way of flying in state-of-the-art private jets to destinations within the country and overseas without necessarily owning them, findings have shown.

The new private jet ownership model called time-share lease, which is fast gaining ground among the political elites, has seen over 30 private jets in the country, carrying mostly ministers, governors and some top government and private sector shots.

Investigations by our correspondents revealed that some European companies and a few Nigerian private jet firms were behind the time-share private jet lease business model.

It was learnt they introduced the model  to the country to enable them make money from the political class.

Time-share private jet lease, also called fractional jet ownership, provides individuals, companies and corporations a way of enjoying the benefits of a private jet anytime they want it, according to Wikipedia.

OMG: SEE What Tuface Is Holding Here (PHOTO)

Nigerian music star, Tuface Idibia who was recently involved in a pregnancy scandal with a female banker wants his critics to know he's got a tough skin, and he won't let anything get in the way of happiness.

The down-to-earth singer posted the photo below of him holding turkey with caption:

“Anybody interested? Oya show make we shop turkey 4 #rumors”

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T.B Joshua Directs Authorities Where To Search For Missing Malaysian Plane, Reveals Cause Of Mishap

The General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet T.B Joshua has released yet another prophecy concerning themissing Malaysian Airlines.

According to the man of God, those searching for the missing plane should search between the Indonesia and the Indian Ocean as its particles were scattered all over.

He revealed this while prophesying to his church members as well as viewers all over the world on Saturday, 15th March 2014.

You'll Not Believe What Customs Officials Found In This Driver's Bus

A bus loaded with cartons of 30,000 pieces of live cartridges but concealed with tubers of yam and bags of yam flour was on Tuesday, March 10 been seized by the Nigeria Customs Service.

But the customs officials working along Saki-Ago Are, led by Superintendent of Customs A. Okoi, proved that they were well-trained, as their eagle eyes caught the conveyer of the unwholesome products while the men alleged to be the owners fled on sighting the customs officials.

Speaking during a press briefing, the Area Controller, Mr Richard Oteri, said that the driver of the bus with registration number KW 286 SHH was intercepted in the early hours of Monday, March 10 in which the live cartridges were discovered. The driver, Adegoke Abdulrahman, was also arrested.

CONFESSION: 'Drogba Will Come Back To Chelsea'

Ahead of Didier Drogba’s homecoming in the Champions League last-16 clash between Chelsea and Galatasaray at Stamford Bridge tonight, coach Jose Mourinho has admitted that he expected the 36-year-old to make a permanent comeback to Chelsea.

 * Mourinho and Drogba

Drogba’s Galatasaray contract expires at the end of the season and he already has offers to stay at the Turkish club or move to Major League Soccer in America. 

Mourinho met Drogba before this season and discussed the idea of a playing return to Chelsea, with a view to starting a coaching career. A move that did not materialise and it remains to be seen if the Chelsea board would sanction a Drogba playing return at the end of this campaign.

BOKO HARAM: Insurgencies Force US And Northern Governors Into Brainstorming Session

Due to the ravaging activities of notorious sect, Boko Haram in the country, the government of the United States and some Northern Governors will be holding a brain storming session on how to put a stop to these insurgencies.

Members of the terrorist group have been on a wild rampage of late, engaging in massive killing and wanton destruction of property on daily basis,. These activities have prompted the US and Nigerian Government's arrangements to hold a three- day talk shop on security in Africa and Nigeria in particular.

BOKO HARAM STRIKES AGAIN: Three Large Explosions Rock Maiduguri

The city of Maiduguri in Borno state state has just experienced three large explosions suspected to be a major bomb attack.

According to sources, the three explosions were heard across the city.

It was learnt that fighters from the Islamist sect Boko Haram are attempting to bomb and take over a major military base known as "Giwa barracks" in Maiduguri.

The attackers, shooting sporadically at anything in sight, arrived at about 7:20 a.m. Friday through an area called Fori, near the Army’s main base called Giwa Barracks.

Kim And Kanye Rumors: Prenup Of $1 Million And Wedding Dress Sketches

The latest gossip around a famous couple of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West concerns their prenup. According to that infomation, Kanye was ready to provide Kim with a sum of $500,000 to $1 million for each year of marriage up to 10 years.

Kim and Kanye

The E! channel, producing the famous show Keeping Up With the Kardashians, has denied all of these rumours. However, as they have denied the sums of the agreement, they did not deny the agreement itself. 

According to a trusted source, the agreement between Kim and Kanye will deal mainly on how each one will retain the income after the marriage and also on the ownership of the house. 

How I Escaped Death – Festac Boat Tragedy Survivor Recounts Ordeal

The survivors of the yesterday's tragic boat accident in Festac, Lagos, having claimed 13 lives, recounted how they managed to stay alive and how other passengers died in the ill-fated canoe.

Speaking with journalists, one of the survivors, Joseph Essien, said but the human error the mishap could have been escaped.

"If the passengers had taken the boat boy’s warning, maybe the tragedy would not have occurred."

Explaining how how it all happened Joseph added that the state of the canal, which is deep and swampy, also became one of the reasons why the boat capsized. 

That very day after completing their work at the site they left for home. At the river bank, they met the ill-fated canoe waiting for passengers. Instead of entering, the men allowed those who came after them to board the canoe.

Missing plane mystery deepens

More than four days since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared over Southeast Asia, Malaysian officials not only don’t know what happened to the plane, they don’t seem sure where to look.

The lack of direction prompted Vietnam to say Wednesday that it’s pulling back on its search efforts until Malaysian authorities come up with better information on where to look.

“We have scaled down the searches for today and are still waiting for the response from Malaysian authorities,” Phan Quy Tieu, Vietnam’s vice minister of transportation, told reporters.

He described as “insufficient” the information provided so far on the airline, which vanished early Saturday over Southeast Asia with 239 people on board.

Eagles $10,000 bonuses dependent on approval

The Nigeria Football Federation has explained that the $10,000 match-win bonuses earmarked for the Super Eagles for the 2014 World Cup stand as proposal for now. Adjusting the figures or going with it will depend on what is finally approved for their proposed budget.

The General Secretary of the NFF Mr. Musa Amadu made the clarification when he spoke with The PUNCH on Tuesday.

He said, “We cannot say for now if we are going on or even going back to $5,000 per game. We have only made a proposal through the budget sent in. If the entire budget is approved as it is, it then means that we can work with the figures for each item as stated. But assuming we are only able to get 50, 70 or 90 per cent, it simply means that we have to take a second look at the figures and cut down expectedly.”

Avoid being raped by your boyfriends, police warn

The Nigeria Police on Tuesday raised the alarm over the increasing reported cases of rape and warned ladies against falling prey to the gimmicks of their male companions.

The police said they had uncovered the tactics prospective rapists use to snare their victims.

They added that the criminal act was one of the fastest growing crimes globally, hence the need to educate Nigerians on the menace, with a view to making them stay out of trouble.

Deputy Force Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abayomi Shogunle, wrote on Twitter that young girls and ladies should be wary of the emergency calls they receive from their male friends who feign illnesses.

The police spokesman said experience had shown that potential rapists now feign illness to lure their girlfriends and other female companions to their homes.

SHOCKING: Pastor Cuts Off 2-Year-Old Girl's Fingers

A 49-year-old pastor, Moyo Martins, has been arrested and charged to court for allegedly cutting off the finger of a 2-year-old girl, Saidat Faleye at Yaba area of Lagos.

It was gathered that the mother of the child, Mrs. Bola Faleye, had left her in the care of Martins on Thursday, when she wanted to take her bath and about five minutes later, the girl was heard screaming out loud which drew the attention of the mother and neighbours. When they rushed to the pastor's room, they found the girl's ring and little fingers had been chopped off.

Martins had reportedly sawed off the fingers in his room.

Sadiat was then rushed to a hospital within the area for treatment.

The suspect initially denied knowing anything about the incident but after his arrest, he allegedly confessed that he did it in error and pleaded to be forgiven.

He was arraigned on a one-count charge before a Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

Martins however pleaded not guilty to the charge and elected summary trial at the magistrate’s court.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Y.O Aje-Afunwa, admitted him to bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in like sum.

The matter was adjourned till April 24, 2014.
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Fulani Herdsmen Attack Benue State Governor Suswam's Entourage

Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam escaped death today when Fulani herdsmen opened fire on his convoy in North-Central Benue state in Nigeria.

Governor Suswam was in the area baring witness to recent raids by Fulani herdsmen.

 At Ukpam, the military accompanying his convoy refused to go further but the Governor insisted they continue.

 At Umenger herdsmen where seen grazing in resident’s farms, as well as burning houses. On sighting the Governor's convoy, they opened fire, with the security responding.

 The shoot out lasted for some minutes but police said when it was obvious the herdsmen had superior fire power, the Governor and his convoy left.