Synagogue Church building collapses,Scores dead, others trapped

Many people are reported to have died with several others injured after a building inside the headquarters of the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun, Lagos collapsed around 2pm this afternoon.

Many worshipers who lived inside the church were among those who died while some are believed to still be trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building.

Four ambulance buses have arrived the scene, taking the injured to the hospital while the dead ones are being evacuated to the mortuary.  Details later...

Iyanya offers Nicki Minaj N50million for collaboration

Thenet.ng report that kukere star, is trying to secure a duet with sexy American rapper, Nicki Minaj.

As a matter of fact, talks have allegedly reached an advanced stage between both camps, they say.
A top industry source who allegedly spoke to them, confirmed the Project Fame winner is willing to pay as much as $300,000 approximately N50m to jump on a track with him.

Farmer kills wife over bag of Garri

Reports from vanguard :
A 45 year-old farmer ,John Ogunji, has allegedly killed his wife, Christianah Ogunji, in Okitipupa, Ondo State after an argument over sharing of a bag of garri (cassava flour).
Problem started, after the farmer suggested that the bag of garri be shared equally between the couple.
The wife allegedly did not not accept the idea.
source gathered that before the incident that led to the murder, a similar quarrel had occurred between the duo. The suspect is presently being detained at the state Police headquarters in Akure.

Oscar Pistorius granted bail. Sentencing set for October 13th

For his manslaughter charge, Oscar Pistorius faces from a 'fine to 15 years in prison' but the judge granted him bail extension today and asked him to go home.The judge didn't believe he will attempt to run despite the fact that he's sold all his property (to pay his legal fees). Oscar will remain in the custody of his uncle until October 13th when he will return to court for sentencing...

BREAKING NEWS...Ebola: Liberian woman found hanging in Lagos suburb

| credits: Toyosi Ogunseye

There was confusion on Bankole Street, Isheri-Oke, Lagos on Friday morning when residents woke up to the sight of a woman hanging on a tree.

The woman, popularly called Kate in the area, was found dead in a black sweater and orange skirt under a pear tree.

Our correspondent, who also visited the scene, gathered from the residents that the woman did not live on the street.

HOW LOLA BROUGHT CHARM FROM IJEBU-ODE TO NNEWI

(by: Niyo Clorene)

When Emeka broke the news to his parents that he planned to marry a Yoruba lady, they told him that he was a joker. That would never happen, they said flatly. Was there a scarcity of nubile damsels in Nnewi and its environs or in Anambra State and the entire Igboland that their son would travel across many rivers and many states to marry a Yoruba girl from Ijebu-Ode? Or, had the girl bewitched Emeka with “otumokpo” from Ijebu-Ode? She would not succeed, they concluded. Never!
Weeks after that, nothing was heard about the issue again. They assumed that the case had been closed. Emeka had come to his senses, they concluded. But had he?
Two months later, like a bad dream, Emeka brought up the issue of this Ijebu girl again! This time, his tone was firm. Despite the threats of the parents, he was not cowed. He was resolute to the point of obstinacy. Even the tears of his mother did not move him. His parents concluded their son was indeed under a spell.

Attempted Robbery With Invisible Ring In GTBank

"Invisible ring fails bank robber"

A man walked into a GTB branch thinking he was invisible because he wore an invisible ring. The man jumped over the counter and started stuffing a bag with cash, before the cashiers held him. Police where later called in and he was asked why he did that. He said he thought no one could see him because he wore an invisible ring. Voodoo failed him. Even a thief should be intelligent, next time he should have tested the ring in a Mallam shop before hitting the top shot...lol.

Nigerian Teachers threaten to strike over new resumption date

The Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, have threatened to go on a nationwide strike if the Federal government does not shift the date of resumption as well as put in place measures that would protect their members from contracting the deadly Ebola virus while teaching in schools. 

Speaking in a telephone interview with Punch, the National President of the NUT, Michael Alogba, said the union had taken a decision not to allow any of its members go into any school to teach if the eradication of the deadly virus has not been scientifically and medically proven. Continue...

Actor Desmond Elliot to contest for Lagos House of Assembly

This is a LIB exclusive. Actor and movie producer Desmond Elliot is contesting for Lagos State House of Assembly in 2015 under the APC. Some of you may not know this, but Desmond is from Lagos state. See what he plans to do when elected into office after the cut...

Oscar Pistorius found guilty of manslaughter

Yesterday Oscar Pistorius was found not guilty of premeditated murder and second degree murder because according to the judge, his conduct after the shooting was 'inconsistent' with someone who intended to commit murder. But he has been found guilty of manslaughter this morning. The judge said he acted negligently when he fired shots into the toilet door. The question now is, will he be jailed for manslaughter?

Nigerian luxury Designer Alexander Amosu inventsa most expensive phone cost £1.7 million amosu-iphone-6

**Imagine holding such a phone in your hand along Mile 2 road in Lagos at about 7pm. LOL... You know the rest.

Nigerian Luxury Designer Alexander Amosu Creates A Customised Version Of IPhone 6, In Solid 18 Carat Solid Gold Encrusted With Diamond, With A Staggering Price Tag Of £1.7 million

Just less than 24hrs from the announcement from Apple on the release of the IPhone 6, luxury designer Alexander Amosu has been commissioned to create a luxury version in solid 18 carat solid gold, fully encrusted with diamonds. The phone will take approximately 2 months to make by recreating the full body in solid 18ct gold weighing approximately 85gsm and painstakingly handset with over 6,127 brilliant cut diamonds in VVS1 IF Colour.

Dad kills his 5 young children and dumped them in bin bags at side of road

A 32 year old father of five, Timothy Ray Jones (pictured left) has admitted to killing all five of his children and dumping their bodies in rubbish bags at the side of a road. He led police to the scene (pictured right) where they found bodies of all five of the children stuffed into bin bags near a logging road, 50 miles away in Alabama, Reuters reports.

The children, aged between 8 and 2 were reported missing from their home in South Carolina on September 3rd by their mother.  Their bodies were found today. Notes referring to violence against the children were also found in his car. Continue...

Ramsey Nouah Covers New Issue Of Glitz Africa

In the current issue of Glitz Africa Magazine is Nollywood’s superstar, Ramsey Nouah. The actor who has been in the business for almost 2 decades, opens up as he shares his thoughts on a variety of topics from Nollywood to his home life with the magazine.

Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and iWatch launch - live

Apple has unveiled the new iPhone 6 and larger iPhone 6 Plus handsets, as well as a smartwatch device. Read all the latest from the Apple event here..more photos after the cut....

FG set to ban ‘ponmo’

Federal Government may have concluded plans to ban sale and widespread consumption of hides and skins(Ponmo)which is a delicacy to most Nigerians.

This indication emerged Tuesday when the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina called for competent regulations that would check the consumption and sale of the product.

President GEJ orders removal of offensive #bringback Jonathan signs

Find the State House press release below...

Vacation Photos from Beyonce, Jay Z , Blue Ivy and their mothers

Beyonce and Jay Z have been enjoying a vacation in the Mediterranean sunshine with their daughter and their mothers. They have moved from Italy and now they are in France aboard a super yacht in the French town of Antibes in the Côte d'Azur. See more photos after the cut...

Washington Post slams GEJ for using the #bringback hashtag for campaign

Below is what Washington Post wrote about president Jonathan's supporters using the #bringback hashtag for his campaign

It was the social media campaign of the year. #BringBackOurGirls awoke the world to the ravages of Boko Haram, an al-Qaeda-linked terror group in Nigeria, and the plight of the millions of people who live in the midst of their insurgency. At the heart of the message were hundreds of missing schoolgirls, abducted in April from the remote village of Chibok by Boko Haram fighters, who vowed to make them into slaves. Continue..

Obasanjo's son in stable condition after being shot by Boko Haram

Son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Adeboye Obasanjo who suffered gunshot injuries yesterday September 8th after his platoon was attacked by Boko Haram men in Baza, Adamawa state is said to be in stable condition after being treated in hospital.

24 soldiers were reportedly killed during the attack which saw the army lose an armored tank to the sect members. Adeboye Obasanjo, an army engineer, was a Lieutenant Colonel at the 3rd Division in Jos, Plateau State and was head of the army platoon stationed at Baza.

FG reopens First Consultant Hospital where Patrick Sawyer died

The Federal Government has reopened First Consultant Hospital in Obalende, Lagos where Liberian Patrick Sawyer, the first case of Ebola in Nigeria, died from complications of the disease. 

In a letter sent to the Lagos state Ministry of Health, the Federal Government said after having undergone three rounds of state-certified decontamination processes according to world standard, the hospital is free to continue its business of administering health care to patients.

The hospital was closed over a month ago after Patrick Sawyer died there. Dr Adadevoh and nurse Ejelonu got infected in the hospital and also later died.