Brazilian police: Greek ambassador killed by wife's lover

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police in Brazil believe that Greece's ambassador to the country was killed by his wife's lover under her orders in a house in the Rio area and have detained three suspects, authorities said Friday.

Ambassador Kyriakos Amiridis went missing on Monday in Nova Iguacu, a city just north of Rio de Janeiro, where the ambassador had been vacationing. The couple lived most of the time in the capital of Brasilia.

On Friday, police investigator Evaristo Pontes Magalhaes said that 29-year-old police officer Sergio Gomes Moreira Filho had confessed to killing Amiridis, alleging self-defense.

Tom Hanks's new granddaughter emerges in public for first time

Tom Hank's son, aspiring rapper Chet Hank's secret daughter has be revealed. The 26 year old had a brief relationship with Tiffany Miles which resulted into this beautiful baby whose name isn't known yet. Chet has since released a video saying his new daughter has inspired him to deal once-and-for-all with his alcohol-and-drug issues and lead a sober life.

He said:

'I want to share something today because it's about to be shared anyway in the press, which is the fact that I have a daughter. 'I do have a daughter, she's the best thing that's ever happened to me, she's the reason why I turned my life around and got sober. 'I've been sober for over a year and a half from everything. 

Military's capture of Boko Harams enclave has vindicated me- Ali Modu Sheriff

Former Borno state governor and factional leader of PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said that the recent capture of Boko Haram's strongest enclave in Sambisa forest known as Ground Zero, by the Military, has vindicated him. Sheriff has in the past been accused of creating the sect group which has now become an international terrorist group. Speaking at a function in Benue state yesterday, Sheriff said..

Police make 50 arrests after raid on Nigerian drug ring in Vienna, Austria

Police in Vienna on Thursday, December 29th, arrested 50 people in connection with a Nigerian drug ring which operated in the Austrian capital. Investigators said they had been on the trail of the gang for the past three years, and that in that time it has netted a profit of over €6 million. 21 kilos of illegal drugs, mainly cocaine and heroin, were seized during the raids.

However, police told a press conference on Friday that the gang would probably cut the drugs with other substances to increase the amount that could be sold on the street to around 100 kilos. The drugs were mainly sold in Vienna by Nigerian dealers. Detective Georg Rabensteiner said that 100 kilos of drugs would "cover" demand in Vienna for a few months.

Flying Eagles & Gombe United Defender Uzama Douglas Shot Dead In Benin

Gombe United defender Uzama Douglas was shot dead in Benin City by armed men believed to be cultists on Thursday.

The murder of Uzama is the second tragedy to hit the domestic football scene in the last three months after Shooting Stars central defender Izu Joseph was shot dead.

A close friend of the former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles invitee said that the left back was shot in Benin City and declared dead on arrival in hospital.

Jlo Grinds On Drake As Two Share A Kiss While Everyone Watched In Vegas

Kissing, grinding and dancing the night away, Jennifer Lopez and Drake certainly look like a couple in a slew of new videos posted on Instagram. 

The pair were seen getting close in multiple updates from something billed as the Winter WonderLand Prom in Vegas last night.

Several of the videos came with a soundtrack featuring both J Los and Drakes vocals - seemingly confirming rumours of a collaboration.

J Lo, 47, wore a short white mini dress as she danced raunchily with Drake, 30, in the videos, which started with one of her watching him perform.

Drama In Rivers State As Former Speaker Re-Emerge Speaker

The former Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr. Ibani Ikuinyi-Owaji who resigned from office  on the 18th of December,  2015 under controversial circumstances, has re-emerged the new Speaker as  Adams Dabotorudima resigned yesterday.

Recall Adams Dabotorudima who resigned today had succeeded Ikuinyi-Owaji last year, now Ikuinyi is also succeeding him.

He, Ibani Ikuinyi-Owaji, was elected in an exercise that was conducted by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Mr. Marshal Uwom.

Speaker Of Rivers State House Of Assembly Resigns...The 2nd In A Year

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Adams Dabotorudima has resigned from office. It will be the second time a speaker in the House of Assembly would be resigning in one year.

He resigned today, Friday, December 30, 2016.

Recall that Dabotorudima’s predecessor in office, Mr. Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani, resigned on Friday, December 18, 2015.

Photos: Emir Sanusi Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary With Wife

The Emir and one of his wives recently celebrated 25 years of being married and they had a mini celebration. Big congrats to the couple.

Kaduna Government Employs Cripples As Street Sweepers

The photo was shared on social media.

Newly Engaged Serena Williams Touches Down New Zealand

Serena Williams touched down in New Zealand and hit the tennis court after announcing that she is engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in a sweet poem.

The tennis star revealed on Thursday that her boyfriend of almost two years Ohanian had popped the question after whisking her away on a surprise trip to Rome.

Williams, 35, shared the news on Reddit by posting a poem, writing: 'At the same table we first met by chance / This time he made it not by chance / But by choice / Down on one knee / He said 4 words /And I said yes.'

Islamic Organisations Reject Gender Parity Bill

The Conference of Islamic Organisations, CIO has rejected the gender parity bill currently in the National Assembly describing it as offensive and anti-Islam. CIO said the bill seeking to ensure men and women have equal right to inheritance among other areas is unacceptable.

The bill, sponsored by Senator Biodun Olujimi (PDP, Ekiti South), seeks to guarantee women equal rights with their male counterparts and it has passed the second reading. The bill also proposes that a widow is entitled to the custody of her children unless it is contrary to the interests and welfare of the children.

Ebonyi: Teacher Dies With Four Children On Christmas Day

The people of Ozizza in Afikpo area of Ebonyi State are still in a state of shock following the “mysterious death” of a teacher and her four children during Christmas. The oldest child was aged six while the last was six months old.

The woman whose name was given as Mrs Faith Ejim- Egwu, was said to have been recently posted to the Unity Secondary School in the area. She was said to be boiling something on the Christmas eve at about 7.30 pm when she took out her last child to bathe her while the other three children were already asleep.

But at a point, she was said to have noticed that the fire on the stove was low and went inside the kitchen of her two- room apartment with the child she was bathing to ascertain the problem.

APC Plotting To Bomb My Plane, Wike Claims

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has accused the leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State of planning to bomb him while travelling in a plane.

Wike explained that the target was for the state APC to get rid of him in its desperate bid to unseat the Peoples Democratic Party-led government in the state.

Maintaining that no one had the ability to destroy what God had blessed, the governor added that the opposition party in the state was not happy that he was paying workers’ salaries and pensions to retirees despite the economic recession.

Photos: NAFDAC destroy fake, expired drugs worth millions in Sokoto State

The National Agency for Drugs, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, December 29, in Sokoto State destroyed illegal, hard and expired drugs in Sokoto State worth millions of Naira. Dr. Musa Umar, Director of Narcotics and Controlled Substances of the agency, who represented the acting Director-General of the agency, Mrs Yetunde Oni, led the destruction exercise at Dutsen Babari in Dange/Shuni local government area of the state. Some of the products were voluntarily submitted to the agency by various governmental and non-governmental organisation. 

Donald Trump praises Putin for delaying any retaliation against the US after Pres. Obama's sanctions

Russian president Vladimir Putin has decided not to retaliate against the US for expelling 35 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions on two of the country's intelligence agencies on Thursday. He made this statement after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the country planned to expel 35 U.S. diplomatic staff from Moscow and close two facilities used by the U.S. embassy in Russia.

The RIA news agency quoted Putin as saying that he would consider the actions of President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office next month, when deciding on further steps in Russia-U.S. relations. A move President-elect Trump approved.

The Rock buys his Dad a car and shares touching story of how his father was kicked out of home at age 13

Actor and professional wrestler, Dwayne Johnsosn, AKA The Rock, has shared a sad story about all that his dad suffered at a very young age and how it has shaped his life. Read the touching story below;

Photos: 72 year old man apprehended with female human skull in Osun

72 year old, Idris Ajao, has been arrested by the Osun State police command for being in possession of a female human skull. Ajao who claims to be bricklayer, was arrested today while transporting the human part to Iwo.

When interrogated, he said a herbalist by the name Tajudeen Jawesola, had asked him to exhume skulls from graves in a cemetery in return for N10,000.

Photos: Pres Buhari signs Endangered Species Control bill into law

President Buhari today signed the Endangered Species Control Bill into law. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang, made this known today in Abuja while briefing State House correspondents.

Sen. Enang said the Act was one of the 10 bills forwarded to the president by the National Assembly, and that with the approval, President Buhari had completed work on all the bills sent to him for his consent.

Apostle Suleman explodes with 50 Prophecies, says Aso Rock forces planning to poison Aisha Buhari, Osinbajo will survive impeachment attempt

Apostle Suleman explodes with 50 Prophecies, says Aso Rock forces planning to poison Aisha Buhari ...Osinbajo 'll survive two impeachment attempts ...Recession 'll become depression in 2017 ...Buhari will be bereaved 

Policeman, Abba Kyari becomes the youngest assistant commissioner of police in Nigeria

At 41 year-old, Abba Kyari has become the youngest policeman to be promoted to Assistant Commissioner of police in Nigeria. Sharing the news on his Facebook wall, Kyari thanked the IGP, Ibrahim Idris for believing in him and recommending him for promotion. He wrote;

Glory be to Almighty GOD and My Sincere Appreciation To IGP Ibrahim Idris, The Police Service commission, My Family, Friends and Well Wishers. I have been Promoted to the Prestigious Rank of Assistant Commissioner of police based on IGP's Recommendation for Gallantry, Exceptional and Superlative Performance.

First photo from the Kamu traditional ceremony of Governor Aminu Tambuwal's daughter, Aisha

Aisha, daughter of Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal is getting married to her man, Muhammad Dikko Dahiru Mangal on Saturday, December 31 in Sokoto State. Here is a picture from her Kamu ceremony held yesterday night.

Mercy Johnson-Okojie shares beautiful photos of her daughter, Purity as she turns a year older

The actress and mother shared beautiful photos of her first daughter, Purity who turned 4 years old today. She wrote; "My Child is 4.Thank You Jesus for this Gift. I look at her and can't believe she is mine. hmmmm I have a 4yr old daughter. HBD Purity .Keep us mums alive Lord To Take Care of our and every child at large."

President Buhari in closed door meeting with Senate President, Bukola Saraki

President Buhari had a closed door meeting with Senate president, Bukola Saraki, at the state house Abuja today. The meeting which held inside President Buhari's private office, started at about 12 noon.

Nigeria’s population rises to 193.4 million according to NBS forecast

The population of Nigeria which was at 140,431,790 during the last population census in 2006 has been estimated to currently be at 193,392,517. This is according to the National Population Commission (NPC) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

According to the forecast released by NBS, Kano is the city with the highest population of 13,076,892  people, followed by Lagos with 9,113,605 people. This report contradicts that given by the Lagos State Government and the United Nations which places the population of Lagos at 22 million people.

Kaduna is estimated to be the third most populated state with 8,252,366 people, followed by Oyo state which has a population estimate of 7,840,864. Katsina has a population of 7,831,319 people, having been displaced by Oyo state to the fifth position.

New Boko Haram Video, A Mere Terrorists’ Propaganda- Army

The Nigerian Army said the new Boko Haram video was undergoing a forensic analysis, adding that the troops were still making concerted effort to clear the hiding places of the terrorists.

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, who stated this in a statement on Thursday, said the video clip was a mere terrorists’ propaganda, adding that there was no cause for alarm.

He said, “While effort is ongoing to subject the video to further forensic analysis, the Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate that it has captured and occupied the last known stronghold of the terrorist group in the Sambisa Forest.

Suspected Boko Haram members attack troops in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram members this morning launched an attack on a military station at Rann, Borno state. The sect members armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the military station at about 6am and began shooting sporadically.

The troops who are mainly from 3 Battalion and 112 Task Force Battalion, reacted promptly and killed about 15 of the insurgents as well as injured many others. The attack according to military sources lasted for three hours.

Photos: Man jailed for life after stabbing 22-year-old ex-girlfriend to death in senseless attack

A 37-year-old man who stabbed his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend to death in a senseless attack was on December 19th, sentenced to life imprisonment. 

Tapiwa Douglas Furusa, attacked Leigh-Anne Mahachi outside of her home in Spotswood Close, Gleadless Valley, Sheffield as she left for work on the morning of Tuesday 12 April. 

2 killed as Igbos, Fulanis clash in Enugu

Two people were killed yesterday during a fight between Fulani herdsmen and some Igbo traders at Gariki market in Enugu state. According to reports, the fight started after a herdsman identified as Ali came to an abattoir at the Market to slaughter a cow. He was charged N500 but paid N400 after he finished slaughtering his cow. The abattoir attendant identified as Ifeanyi Ifeacho asked for the N100 balance but Ali allegedly refused to pay. 

Take a look at the pricey watches worn by Premier League bosses

They say you can't buy time but for these tacticians, 90minutes costs anything between £45K and £40. The coaches of Premier League sides are rocking some of the most coveted time pieces on the planet with Burnley boss, Sean Dyche topping the league with a £45K Patek Philipe piece, leading from the rear is Bob Bradley who was recently sacked by Swansea after just 11 games in charge. More photos after the cut.

Will Smith's movie, Collateral Beauty in Cinemas from today

The private screening for the movie ‘Collateral Beauty’ was held on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, The Palms, Lekki, Lagos. The hall was filled with Linda Ikeji’s Blog readers, filmmakers and distributors of the movie.

The movie, ‘Collateral Beauty’ which will be in cinemas across Nigeria yesterday Friday, December 30, 2016, is directed by David Frankel and stars an ensemble cast of Will Smith, Edward Norton, Keira Knightley, Michael Pena, Naomie Harris, Jacob Latimore and Kate Winslet.

Buhari's fight against corruption: Government officials have luxury cars but can't buy fuel now- LA times

US Newspaper LA Times published an article on its website, stating that Nigeria has started to feel the impact of its current fight against Corruption as some government officials with Luxury cars can't afford to buy fuel now. Read the interesting article below...

It’s a tough time in Nigeria’s civil service. The government money that sloshed through bureaucrats’ personal accounts until last year has dried up, leaving many facing a novel fate: They have to survive on their salaries.

Stories abound of mid-level bureaucrats in the capital, Abuja, with luxury houses and multiple European luxury cars, who can no longer pay for gasoline. Others have had to withdraw their children from prestigious foreign schools and colleges.

Video: Watch as Boko Haram members flee during the military's attack on Camp Zero in Sambisa

A footage posted online shows Boko Haram terrorists fleeing from Camp Zero, Sambisa forest after over 4,200 officers of the Nigerian Army, Air Force and other special forces reclaimed the insurgents' last stronghold. Watch video after the cut...

Police foil plot to bomb Third Mainland Bridge, arrest suspect

The Nigerian police has arrested a man, Abiodun Amos aka Senti who is one of the leaders of a notorious militant group that operate in Ikorodu and Arepo areas of Lagos and Ogun states for was plotting, with some of his gang members who are currently at large, to bomb the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.

According to a statement released by Police Public Relations Officer, Don Awunah, a deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, the gang leader, Abiodun Amos, said yesterday, that his group planned to bomb the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos in November because the Federal Government failed to consider its members for amnesty.

Police arrest 61-year-old man who has been raping a 10-year-old girl in a hotel for months in Abia State (photos)

The intelligence policing strategy of the Abia State Police Command has led to the arrest of a 61-year-old man who has been raping a 10-year-old girl in a hotel for months; fake Nestle food manufacturer; armed robbery suspects; burglars and cultists.

Police arrested one Timothy Onyeukwu, 61, caught having unlawful carnal knowledge of one female child of about 10 years old in a hotel. Acting on a tip-off, the operatives of the Central Police Station Aba, swung into action and arrested the man while the little girl was  taken to hospital for medical attention. The suspect confessed to have been sleeping with the little girl for months in the hotel.

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Photo: Beautiful family Christmas photos of Nigerian woman and her adorable triplets

Abuja-based designer of women's wear, Samantha shared these beautiful family Christmas photos on Instagram. The adorable triplets will turn one year next month, January 2017. Another photo after the cut...

Woman gives birth in Walmart bathroom on Christmas Eve, dumps newborn in trash can

A 34-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy baby in a Walmart bathroom on Christmas Eve and abandoned it in a trash can.

According to Inside Edition, New Falls, Louisiana resident Kyandrea Thomas was arrested on Monday, December 26th, for the dastardly act and charged with attempted second degree murder.

Thomas was soliciting patrons outside of the Walmart for tips on behalf of the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 24, when she suddenly went into labor. Rather than request medical assistance, the accused instead made her way to a bathroom stall inside of the department mega-store and gave birth to a healthy baby girl, before placing the her inside of a plastic bag and tossing her into a garbage 

Photo: Nigerian man charged with kidnapping and raping 12-year-old girl in SA denied bail

 The Nigerian man accused of kidnapping and raping a 12-year-old girl in Mamelodi, South Africa was on Thursday denied bail in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. 

Augustine Obono, 36, is also facing a charge of human trafficking, which could see him having to pay a R100 million fine or face life in prison if convicted.

The State, led by advocate Andrew Mphaga, opposed his bail application. The investigating officer, Constable Mapule Mahlaba, submitted an affidavit detailing why the accused should be denied bail.

She said the accused was a Nigerian national with no fixed address as the caretaker of the flat he listed his address said he moved into the room on the day of his arrest on December 1. There was no lease agreement.

Eddie Murphy's family Christmas photo is beautifully crowded

Hollywood actor, Eddie Murphy celebrated Christmas with his children and girlfriend Paige Butcher. It was the first Christmas for the couple's daughter, Izzy, who they welcomed in May. 

Pictured are the comedian's seven children, Bria, Myles, Shayne, Zola, and Bella, Murphy's children with ex-wife Nicole; Christian, Murphy's son with Tamara Hood; and Eric, the comedian's eldest child with Paulette McNeely. The only one missing is Angel Iris, his daughter with former Spice Girl Mel B. More photos after the cut.