Madonna's Son Arrested For Possessing Cannabis

Madonna's teenage son Rocco Ritchie has been arrested in a drugs bust.  Rocco was caught in possession of cannabis after neighbours reportedly called police on the troubled teen.

The 16-year-old, whose father is director Guy Ritchie, was seen 'smoking or doing drugs' near his Primrose Hill home in North London.

Sources told the Sun that Rocco was seen tossing something away as police approached him in Steeles Mews North, Camden.

When officers noticed traces of cannabis on his clothes they searched him and found a small quantity of the drug. We was then arrested.

I Acquired 95% Of My Wealth Before I Entered Politics, Saraki Tells BBC

Senate president, Bukola Saraki, has told the BBC Hausa service that he acquired 95% of his wealth before he entered politics. Recall he is currently under investigation on allegations of falsely declaring assets when he was governor of Kwara state.

Mr Saraki acknowledged that there was corruption in the country, but said his wealth was a result of coming from a blessed family and hard work.

He said he was confident that he would be cleared of the charges against him and he would continue to serve in public office. 

The senator also said he had not evaded tax - an accusation highlighted in the Panama Papers. His wife also appeared in those documents accused of registering a company offshore to buy a London property.

9 Police Officers Arrested For Armed Robbery, Kidnapping

In a major sting operation to checkmate corruption and professional misconduct within and outside the police, the authorities have arrested nine policemen for aiding and abetting serious crimes.

The nine policemen were paraded today at the Force headquarters Abuja.

A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Don Awunah, identified the arrested officers as: ASP Yuguda Abbah, Sgt Habila Sarki, Diphen Nimmyel, Sgt Yasan Danda, Sgt Abbas Mailalle, Sgt Bwanason Tanko, Sgt Donan James, Corporal Idris Salisu and CPL Zakari Kofi.

The dismissed officers were found guilty of unprofessional conduct, aiding and abetting serious crimes like cattle rustling, robbery and kidnapping in the Northeast.

According to the police statement, interrogation and confessions of the dismissed policemen also led to the arrest of principal suspects and recovery of many arms and ammunition.

Finally Seun Egbegbe Speaks... I WAS FRAMED UP, I Never Stole PHONES

Oh finally, Seun Egbegbe has now released a statement saying though he was at computer village today, he never stole iphones as it’s been widely reported. Here’s a statement released to journalists. This just confirms our source is truly in the know. The statement;

"My attention has been drawn to an online publication of the aforementioned. The story is pretty laughable and better left in the court of public opinion. Ordinarily, 1 do not want to join issues with the writer of the publication but I have a responsibility to set the records straight for my fans, friends and foes , in the defence of the truth.

"To say the least, the news did not only grossly misinform unsuspecting public; it also portrays traces of campaign of calumny by some mercenary hirelings hell bent in destroying my name, for reasons best known to them.

Photo: Muslim Cleric Stabs Lagos Landlord To Death

An Islamic cleric, Alfa Ganiyu Umaru, is being detained by the police for allegedly killing his landlord in one-storeyed building in Agbotikuyo bus stop, Ipaja, Lagos State.

This is just as relatives and friends of the 45-year-old victim, Tajudeen Popoola, said they had yet to come to terms with the reality of his death.

Punch Metro learnt that Umaru, who hails from Ilorin, Kwara State, and Tajudeen had been at loggerheads for some time over Umaru’s alleged immoral behaviour.

He was said to have criticised the cleric for drinking and performing rituals on the ground that such acts contravened Islamic doctrines. It was said the criticism usually resulted in exchange of words between both.

FG’s Huge Debts Crippling Financial System – CBN

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to urgently evaluate the level of its domestic indebtedness and develop a framework for settling these debts.

The committee, in a communique issued at the end of its two-day meeting held at the headquarters of the CBN in Abuja, warned that the huge government indebtedness to economic agents had slowed down business activities.

In the communique, which was read by the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the committee noted that the development was not good for the economy as it was compromising the integrity of the financial system.

Kenyan man’s manhood moves to his knees after sleeping with someone’s wife (Photos)

An unidentified man has come out begging for forgiveness after sleeping with a Luo man’s wife in Kenya. According to Tuko News, the man’s manhood shifted to his kneels after he had sex with the man’s wife. Many believe the man put a curse on his wife after finding out she was cheating. See another photo after the cut....