Robber Beaten To Death After Being Caught During Operation (See Photos)

An infamous robber, Don D who had been terrorizing residents and shop owners in Twon-Brass, Bayelsa state -met his end after he was nabbed in the act while raiding a shop. According to reports, the suspected criminal gave up the ghost after he was beaten mercilessly along with his gang members who are now cooling their heels in police net. ..

We Always Disguise As Okada Riders To Rob Passengers - Suspects

The Lagos state Police Command on January 16, 2017 arrested three (3) suspected robbers terrorizing the Dopemu area of Lagos State.

Command operatives attached to Dopemu division while on patrol sighted some hoodlums attacking one Emmanuel, the suspects who were on commercial motorcycle popularly known as 'Okada' were sighted by the policemen while robbing the victim at gun point.

The operatives swiftly moved to the crime scene and on sighting the policemen the hoodlums took to their heels while the policemen gave them a hot chase, one Ismail Owolabi of No 13 Alfa Nla road was apprehended. The ATM card and phone belonging to the victim were found in his possession. A double barrel pistol Used in the robbery operation was also recovered from him.   

 The suspect Ismail Owolabi later led the Detectives to their hideout where two (2) more suspects were apprehended, the three (3) suspects confessed to be a four (4) man gang terrorising the Dopemu area of Lagos. They also stated that their modus operandi is to disguise as  commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders  and that when an intending passenger approaches them they will rob him or her .

One of the  bajaj motorcycle used by the hoodlums was also recovered. Effort is on to arrest the other gang member who is still at large. The 3 suspects Ismail Owolabi, Toyese Akinbayo and Tolulope Akinbayo have been transferred to (SARS) special Anti Robbery Squad for discreet investigation. 

The command's PPRO SP Dolapo Badmos advised members of the public to be vigilant whenever they want to board Okada since investigation has revealed that most Okadas are used for nefarious activities.

Boko Haram Leader, Abubakar Shekau, Claims Responsibility For Attack On University Of Maiduguri

Leader of Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, has released an audio in which he claimed responsibility for the twin suicide attacks that rocked the University of Maiduguri in Borno state yesterday January 16th. The attack carried out by a 7-year old suicide bomber, claimed the life of a professor and 3 others while 17 other persons sustained serious injuries.

 In an audio message released last night, Shekau who spoke in Hausa, claimed responsibility for the attack. He said the group attacked the University because it was mixing "Islam with democracy."

"We carried out the University of Maiduguri Bomb at the mosque. We did it because they are mixing Islam with democracy. We carried out the attack in the morning and I am speaking to you this evening here in Maiduguri and you will see more of this attacks."

Goalkeeper Suffers Horror Injury After Taking A Boot To The Head

Whitehawk suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Dulwich Hamlets in the FA Trophy but the biggest casualty was their goalkeeper Tom Stewart who was left with a sizeable bump after taking a boot to the head.

The referee didn't see the incident and it went unpunished much to the chagrin of Whitehawk.

Whitehawk held firm until the 72nd minute before Gavin Tomlin scored two goals in the space of three minutes, followed by a third from Ashley Carew soon after.

Stewart, 21, took to Twitter soon after the final result to show off the seismic lump that had appeared on his forehead and also apologise to fans for the disappointing loss.

John Mikel Obi Named New Captain Of Tianjin Teda And Given No 10 Jersey (Photos)

Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has been handed the Number 10 jersey and captain band at his new Chinese club, Tianjin Teda by coach, Jaime Pacheco.

The former Chelsea midfielder scored his first goal in the 36th minute for the club in his team's 6-2 loss to St. Pauli over the weekend. Congrats to him!

Three Female Friends Die In Fatal Accident Along Akure-Ilesa Expressway (Photos)

A group of lawyers heading to the Court of Appeal, Akure were involved in an accident along Akure-Ilesa Expressway on January 11th.

 Mudasiru Balogun, who posted the photos survived while four people in one of the vehicles involved in the crash, a Peugeot 406, died.

 Among them are three friends, Olayinka Adumasha, Bolanle Odibo and Aaron Beauty. May their souls rest in peace. Read his post below:

"AKURE-ILESA EXPRESS WAY SAGA. A CALL FOR DUAL-CARRIAGE LANE .Crusader of Justice using this medium to sincerely appreciate d protection of God upon my soul, 11th January, 2017 remained an unforgettable day in d history of my life cum legal profession as God narrowly escaped my soul and my learned colleagues DAT drove his Toyota Sequal along mine around IPETU-IJESA on our way going to the Court of Appeal Akure. Whilst pray for the death of four souls inside Peugeot 406 to be gentle rest in perfect peace and quick recovery for d survivals, Moreso ,i humbly call d FEDERAL GOVERNMENT to do d needful as d road has become over busy one and deserved to b expanded. May I sincerely appreciate d prompt intervention of FRSC in Ipetu-Ijesa command. Kudos to them. Crusader of Justice"

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See What Twitter Users Are Saying After Former Man U Coach Louis Van Gaal Announced Retirement

The football world woke up this morning to hear that  veteran coach, Louis van Gaal has decided to retire from management after over 20 years.

It brings down the curtain on a terrific career, and Man United fans, who have very fond memories of the eccentric Van Gaal took to Twitter to talk about their former coach. He was a real character, and the world of sports will miss him. See more Tweets after the cut.

Oby Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu, Others Arrive Back In Abuja After Their Tour Of Sambisa Forest (Photos)

Convener of the Bring Back Our Girls group, Oby Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu, and others who embarked on a government organized tour of Sambisa Forest and Yola, Adamawa state, have arrived back in Abuja. The tour was geared towards showcasing the progress the military has made in defeating Boko Haram. See more photos and a video, after the cut.

UNIOSUN Student Stabbed To Death In Osogbo (Photo)

Barely three weeks after a 400 Level Science Education student of the Osun State University, (UNIOSUN) Osogbo, Adebisi Rofiat Damilola was found dead five days after she went missing, another student of the institution, 300-level student of the department of Civil Engineering, Kazeem Amodu Ige pictured above, was killed in a fight that erupted between some students of the school at their hostel in the school premises at Oke-Baale area of Osogbo, capital of Osun State yesterday January 16th.


According to reports, the fight started at about 8pm. Kazeem stepped forward to separate those who were fighting but was stabbed to death in the process.

Kazeem was rushed to Our Lady of Fatimah Catholic Hospital, Jaleyemi area for medical attention but died on arrival at the hospital due to high loss of blood.

The state commissioner of Police, Fimihan Adeoye, confirmed the incident and said a full scale investigation into the matter has been launched. Meanwhile Kazeem's body has been deposited at the state hospital, Asubiaro, where an autopsy will be carried out.

'No Officer Has The Right To Check Your Mobile Phone' - Lagos Police PRO, Dolapo Badmus

For a long time, Nigerians have asked if it's right for  police officer to search your mobile phones during a routing stop and search exercise on the road. Now, the Lagos State Police PRO, Dolap Badmus has shed more light on the issue saying it is wrong.
In her words, 'Your phone is private, it's your private property because people do alot of private stuffs on their mobile phones so it's wrong. Police officers have no right to do that except there is a reasonable ground to do so'.

Popular Alaba International Buisness Man And His Wife Die In An Accident (Photos)

Daniel Okwuchukwu Chinemelum, a popular Alaba international business man and his wife lost their lives in a road accident after he drove off a bridge and plunged into a river over the weekend. May their souls rest in peace. More photos after the cut.

Photo credits: Facebook/Hrm Akunne Emeka Ezeabataigbo

Chairman Of The Kaduna State Football Association, Abdulkadir Magaji, Dies at 52

The Chairman of the Kaduna state and the Independent Vice Chairman of the Nigeria National League, Abdulkadir Magaji, has died. He died today at a hospital in Lagos after a prolonged battle with Cancer.

NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, who confirmed his death, said the remains of the late football manager would be flown from Lagos to Kaduna where it would be buried according to Islamic rites at his hometown in Shika, Zaria later today. May his soul rest in peace Amen.