from a failed robbery incident in Port Haracourt this morning

There was a failed robbery incident in Rumuomoi in Obio/Akpor local Government area of Rivers State this morning. The armed robbers on sighting the police, fired some shots and also threw a dynamite at the police officers. Luckily none of the police officers were killed. One of the robbers was killed while another one was arrested. More photos from the incident

Actress Chika Ike loses mum

The actress shared this photo of her mum on her Instagram page and wrote

"RIP Mum. Saying I am going to miss you is an understatement, I can't still believe you are gone , I sit here wondering if I'm in a dream and waiting for someone to pinch me . You thought me how to be strong, giving, loyal, compassionate and driven. You told me that there is nothing impossible to do. You made me the woman I am today. I am most grateful to you. I will miss you greatly . I know you are watching over me and you will always live on. Love you mum".

May her soul rest in peace Amen

Police Arrest Woman Who Had S*x With 16 Year Old Boy For Weeks

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Police have arrested a 38 year old woman who severally had sex with a teenager and then threatened him to keep quiet about the relationship.
A New Orleans-area woman was arrested earlier this week after she was accused of a weeks-long sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy, authorities tell PEOPLE.
December Hebert, 38, was arrested Wednesday in Marrero, outside New Orleans, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Col. John Fortunato says.

Anti-Smuggling Campaign: Nigeria Customs officers attacked by smugglers while on patrol in Ogun State

Officers and Men of Niferia Customs were attacked by smugglers while on patrol along Ogun/Ole-Odan axis of Ogun State. Four suspects have been arrested in connection to the attack. The operation led to the seizure of 11 motor cycles which was used as a means of conveyance of 250 bags of smuggled rice.
A statement by Nigeria Customs Service said the attack will not in anyway deter Service from performing its statutory functions most especially in the area of anti-smuggling operations. Below is a statement issued on April 16 by the command on its Anti- Smuggling Campaign.

Senator Ita-Giwa and her daughter at Adaeze Yobo's birthday party

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa graced the birthday party of Adaeze Yobo and her sons over the weekend in this elegant piece by Toyin Lawani of Tiannah Styiling. The 70-year-old attended the party with her daughter Betty. More photos

Nigerian man arrested in India for duping on the pretext of coverting black dollar into original dollar with chemical

A 38-year-old Nigerian man from Edo State, Morgan Harry Osayanda was arrested in India for cheating under the pretext of coverting quoted black dollars into original dollars with the help of chemical.

With his arrest, a team of Police Station Connaught Place, New Delhi District Police comprising of SI Kuldeep Yadav, Ct. Bijender No. 2405/ND and Ct. Ajeet 601/ND led by Inspr. Pankaj Malik, SHO Connaught Place, in the close supervision of Sh. Dhirendra Pratap Singh, ACP/Connaught Place, New Delhi busted a racket which cheated the persons on the pretext of converting quoted black dollars into original dollars with the help of a chemical.

Linda Ikeji Speaks On Why She Reported Wizkid To The Police

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Confirming the report, Linda Ikeji took to her blog to exxplain to her fans why she had to bring the case before the police commissioner, and she wrote:
I’m sure many of you have read that the police is now involved in my issue with Wizkid. Yes, I reported his public threat to me two Sundays ago to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police and I want to explain why I did it! Please pay attention and keep an open mind.