Army invades Delta community, seizes pregnant woman, cripple

Soldiers  from the 19th  Battalion, Koko, Delta State, raided Yukugbene community in Warri North Local Government Area of the state and apprehended a pregnant woman and a cripple for allegedly being in possession of firearms and ammunition.

A security source told Saturday Vanguard that soldiers who stormed the community in search of suspected pirates/kidnappers that escaped into the bush, recovered arms and ammunition from the woman and the cripple.

RECORD-BREAKER RONALDO HITS FIVE IN THUMPING WIN

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a sensational five goals and became Real Madrid's record goalscorer as his side thrashed Espanyol 6-0 on Saturday.

Oprah Winfrey Goes Back in Time on 3 Covers for O Mag’s October 2015 Issue!

Legendary TV host and actress has 3 covers showing off her style through the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Chelsea want me, and I want Chelsea, insists Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has dismissed any parallels between 2007 and now, insisting he has the desire and determination to lead Chelsea out of their current malaise.

SUIT AGAINST BUHARI: Oil communities berate sacked NDDC board members

THE Communities Development Committee, CDC, of Oil and Gas Producing Communities in Niger –Delta, has reprimanded members of the dissolved board of the Niger-Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for dragging  President Muhammadu Buhari to court over the dissolution of the board.

POLICE STOP AND SEARCH TEAM INTERCEPTS GENERATOR SETS SUSPECTED STOLEN FROM TELCOM SITE

On 10th September, 2015 Police Stop and Search team along Benin - Lagos Expressway accosted a Lorry truck Reg No AKW 530 XA conveying two (2) giant Mikano Generator sets and sixteen (16) heavy duty batteries.

National News Headlines - 12/9/2015

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*Voluntary pension contributions still very low ' Oranye

*Labour rejects Aregbsola's half salaries

*Immigration parades 64 illegal immigrants in Ogun

*UBEC asks states to access N58bn fund

*Saraki donates pension to law graduates

*Turkey stops potential terrorists from entering Syria 'Envoy

*87 killed in Mecca crane collapse

Benitez is better than Mourinho – Perez

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has no plans to bring Jose Mourinho back to the Santiago Bernabeu, labelling Rafael Benitez “the best coach I’ve ever had”

US Open: Serena Williams loses semi final to Roberta Vinci

Serena Williams has crashed out the US open with a 2-6 6-4 6-4 loss to unseeded Italian Roberta Vinci.

Nollywood Actress Pays N2.1 Million to Witch Doctor in Exchange for Stardom

Aspiring Nollywood actress based in Lagos,Gloria Sule had big dreams of becoming a superstar and was willing to do anything to achieve her goal.In the process of actualizing her dreams, the middle aged Sule got duped by a witch doctor, whom she gave N2.1 million, as he promised to make her become a star in exchange.

Holup Holup Madrid!!!David De Gea pens new four-year Man United deal

After a turbulent few months, Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has signed a new four-year deal with the Premier League club, with the option of an extra year.

Mecca: 87 dead after crane crashes onto Grand Mosque

The death toll following a crane collapse at the Grand Mosque in Mecca has risen to 87, authorities in Saudi Arabia say.

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Chris Rock, Pharrell & More Attend Rihanna’s Party at the New York Edition

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It’s all about the New York Fashion Week right now and Rihanna’s party last night was popping!From The Weeknd to Kanye West, fromGigi Hadid to Kim Kardashian – almost everyone attended the Rihanna Party at the New York Edition.

Steven Gerrard would have stayed at Liverpool for coach job

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has admitted he would have stayed at the club if they offered him a coaching role.Gerrard believes he would have been a suitable replacement for outgoing coaches Colin Pascoe and Mike Marsh, but the club looked elsewhere.

Premier League team news: Man United v Liverpool

David de Gea looks set to return to the Manchester United squad for Saturday's game against Liverpool after signing a new contract with the club.

United States marks 14th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Victim's relatives and survivors have gathered in the US to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks.

Electrocution: FG dispatches technical team to UNILAG

The Federal government has dispatched a high-powered technical team to the University of Lagos site, where a 300 level Accounting student, Oluchi Anekwe was electrocuted.The technical team, led by Engr. Peter Ewesor of Nigeria Electricity Management Services Limited, (NEMSL) has arrived Lagos State and now on ground to commence its findings.

Internally displaced persons camp in Adamawa bombed

The National Emergency Management Agency and Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed a bomb blast at one of the Internal Displaced Persons’ camps in Yola.

Victor Valdes warned me about Man United manager Louis van Gaal-Pedro

New Chelsea signing Pedro has admitted speaking to Victor Valdes before he decided to reject Manchester United.

Hazard: Teams are out to 'kill' Chelsea

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard believes other teams are trying to 'kill' the Premier League champions.

The Belgian believes other clubs are out to get Chelsea, who currently sit eight points adrift of unbeaten leaders Manchester City.

Nigeria To Experience Lunar Eclipse

A lunar eclipse is expected to be visible in Nigeria on Monday September 28, 2015 for five hours and eleven minutes.

Nigeria deserves a seat on UN Security Council – Osinbajo

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has advocated a permanent membership status for Nigeria in the Security Council of the United Nations, stating that the country deserves it because of its contributions to international peace keeping, the size of its population and economy.

Buhari does not belong here, we’ll never hang his portrait in our offices – PDP

The now opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that it will never hang the official portrait of President Muhammadu Buhari in the party’s offices.

Two kidnapped Chinese nationals rescued in Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday rescued two Chinese nationals who were kidnapped in Edo State on Monday.

WhatsApp hack risks security of 200 million users

A security firm have warned that a vulnerability of the software in a WhatsApp browser add-on could allow hackers to take control of millions of computers across the world.

FIFA: All presidential candidates to face ethics test

Domenico Scala, the official overseeing FIFA's presidential election, has confirmed that all candidates will need to pass integrity checks before they can stand.

Daniel Sturridge returns to training for Liverpool

Liverpool have been boosted by the return to training of striker Daniel Sturridge but it may still be too soon for him to feature in Saturday's trip to Manchester United.The England international has not played since April 8 and after a hip operation in May he has spent much of the summer on a rehabilitation programme in the United States.

Man Sets Guinness World Record For Pulling AEROPLANE With His Ears (Photos)

Some might say Johnny Strange is living up to his last name, because he’s just entered the record books for pulling a huge AEROPLANE with his EARS. Johnny, 26, used chains through pierced holes in his ears to drag a Cessna 172-P weighing 677.8kg for 20.4 metres at North Weald Airfield, Essex.

Beware, armed robbers disguise as ATM users at night, FG warns

The Federal government is urging Nigerians to be vigilant when withdrawing money from ATMs at night.The Ministry of Information released the following statement on the matter:

UK should do much more to help refugees

The UK "should do much more" to alleviate the refugee crisis, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has told ITV News.He also said the UK should show more "compassionate global leadership" over the crisis because the country has benefited from immigration and migration.

Oshiomhole drops four commissioners in cabinet shake-up

IN what seems to be a mini-cabinet shake-up in Edo State, Governor Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday, sacked four commissioners in the state,  saying that the decision was part of efforts to strengthen the ministries they headed.

6 family members die in Lagos fire

Tragedy struck  yesterday after a family of seven were roasted in a fire that engulfed a building at Lawanson, Surulere, Lagos.

However, doctors at the Intensive Care Unit  of  Gbagada General Hospital are  battling to save the life of the  seventh member of the family,  eight-year-old Chidinma who sustained serious burns.Among those who lost their lives in the inferno, whose cause could not be immediately ascertained, were Mr. Kelechi Ali, his wife, Nkiru,  Onoja, their baby boy  of about three weeks old, their son, Favour, of about three years old.

National News Headlines - 9/9/2015

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*Don't behave like Chime, Anglican bishop warns Ugwuanyi

*Abuja Rotary Club gets first woman president

*I'm proud to be first 'white Nigerian' to undergo NYSC 'Mohammed Jammal, artiste

*Guber election: PDP chieftain murdered in Kogi

*Adeyemi, Melaye battle over Senate seat

*Declare your assets, APC dares Fayose

Wayne Rooney breaks England goalscoring record

Wayne Rooney has broken the record for the highest England goalscorer. He scored his 50th international goal in England's Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland.

Serena beats sister Venus to keep Grand Slam dream alive

Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus to reach the semi-finals of the US Open - and keep her quest for a calendar Grand Slam on track.

British Airways fire: Passengers evacuate on emergency slides as London-bound plane engulfed in flames

A British Airways plane bound for London has caught fire during take-off at Las Vegas airport, forcing 172 people to escape on emergency slides.

Lagos goes tough on street trading, traffic law

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State yesterday presided over the monthly security council meeting at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, with an assurance that the council will intensify its enforcement against street trading as well as ensure that the Road Traffic Law is enforced to the letter.Briefing newsmen after the meeting, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, said the meeting discussed various issues bordering on street trading, robbery in traffic, influx of elements being taken as Boko Haram and some other issues, with a way to finding lasting solution.

Jonathan, Alamieyeseigha rally support for Dickson

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, on Tuesday, formally declared his intention to run for second term in office.At the Samson Siasia Sports Complex venue of his declaration, political heavyweights of the Peoples Democratic Party, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, threw their weight behind the incumbent governor.

Shocking! Offshore Oil worker after lodging with two ladies dies in his hotel room in Delta State

An offshore oil worker working with one of the oil companies in Delta state died unexpectedly after lodging with two women at Beji's court in Ugborikoko area of Warri in Delta state on September 5th.

Apple recalls some iPhone 6 models over blurry photos

Apple Inc is recalling a limited of number iPhone 6 Plus phones due to faulty back cameras that take blurry photos.

The affected phones were mostly sold in a 4-month period between September 2014 and January 2015, Apple said on its website.

Apple has determined that, in a small percentage of iPhone 6 Plus devices, the iSight camera has a component that may fail causing your photos to look blurry,

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Six teens arrested over cyber attacks using service that previously targeted Xbox

Six teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of launching cyber attacks during an operation to crack down of users of a well-known hacking tool that had previously targeted Xbox and PlayStation.

Sam Smith confirms he will perform 'Spectre' theme song

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Sam Smith has confirmed he will be singing the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film, Spectre.The 23-year-old Grammy Award winning British artist dropped a huge hint yesterday after posting a photo to Twitter of a ring with the film's logo engraved in it.

Rumours: Arsenal want Embolo, Mahrez linked to Barcelona

Riyad Mahrez could join Barcelona in January

Breel Embolo, the 18-year-old FC Basle striker, has been linked with a move to Arsenal as they look to the future 

Apple to unveil two new iPhones and more powerful iPad

Apple is set to announce two new iPhones and a larger, more powerful iPad tomorrow.

The technology firm is hosting a live event where it will unveil its latest line of products, including new versions of the iPhone, said to be called the 6s and 6s Plus.

National News Headlines - 8/9/2015

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*Naira drops to 223 as dollar demand grows

*FG approves new petrol import permits

*NNPC, security agencies meet over oil theft

*Doctors insist on medical check-up for LASG officials

*Aregbesola'll pay workers salaries this month Rep

*Buhari belongs to North alone Ezeife

*Should Ndigbo tax themselves to build Second Niger Bridge?

*Obasanjo urges African leaders to tackle poverty

Senator Saraki’s Son Named Chairman Of Bukola Saraki Football Club

Seni Saraki, the son of Senate President Bukola Saraki, has been named the new Chairman of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC). The team, which is based in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, is part of the Nigeria National League (NNL). 

I Will Name My Cabinet This Month-President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Aburi, Ghana reassured Nigerians and the international community that he will name his cabinet before the end of the month.Pres. Muhammadu Buhari and John Mahama in Aburi , GhanaPresident Buhari gave the assurance at a joint press conference with President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana. 

DJ Cuppy Rounds off 8 Nation Tour in Grand Style!

After 8 stops in 8 major African cities, Nigerian producer and Disc Jockey, DJ Cuppy’s ‘Cuppy Takes Africa’ Tour has come to an end following a sold out final show in Johannesburg, South Africa on the 29th of August.The South African stop of the tour kicked off with a media tour to some of South Africa’s biggest media houses including Trace TVand YFM Radio.

Berahino back in training at West Brom

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Saido Berahino has reported back for training at West Brom, Press Association Sport understands.

Andy Murray crashes out of US Open in fourth round

Andy Murray has been knocked out of the US Open by big-serving South African Kevin Anderson in four sets.Anderson, the 15th seed, played brilliantly to secure a 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 7-6 (7/0) victory at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York.

FG withdraws ex-ministers, govs passports

The Nigeria Immigration Service has revoked the passports of all former governors and ministers issued to them during their tenure.

The Comptroller-General of the Immigration Service, Martin Abeshi, said this in a statement on Monday, The Cable reports.

Girl, 10, dies in well

A 10-year-old girl, Eniola Sodipo, has drowned in a well on Atanda Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi area of Lagos State.The victim, who was holidaying with a family in the house, was said to be playing with other children in the neighbourhood, when the well cover caved in.

She was recovered dead by officials of the Lagos State Fire Service around 2pm on Monday.

Orezi Unveils “The Ghen Ghen Album”

Orezi has been in the Nigerian music industry for a while now and has been consistent in dropping hits including “Shoki“, “You Garrit” and the recent “Shuperu“.

Striker Benzema refutes Arsenal move claims

Karim Benzema has denied reports he came close to leaving Real Madrid for Arsenal this summer.

The French forward was strongly linked with a move to the Gunners but he remained in Madrid for the start of his seventh campaign with Real.