Linda ikeji denies ownership of N500m mansion

Mischief makers are at their worst again. Like predatory locusts swarming on a bean farm, they have gathered to pierce at the jugular of Linda Ikeji, the celebrity blogger. No sooner did the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) swoop on Linda’s Banana Island home than her traducers march to town chanting victory songs. Too many of her readers are ecstatic about her recent ordeal in the hands of the FIRS.

According to a source in the FIRS, the celebrity blogger had been evading tax payment, which has amounted to the whooping sum of N75 Million. However, when asked about the purchase of the house, it was disclosed that Linda blatantly denied ownership of the N500 Million luxurious mansion which she allegedly purchased in 2015.

Linda’s denial of ownership of the edifice resonated as sweet melody to her detractors, many of whom she had consciously or unconsciously angered by persistent news of her professional and financial success. Foes of Linda are hauling invectives at her like lances claiming she is a big fraud who gloried in misleading the public about the ownership of the building and her actual financial status. Many of them are of the opinion that Linda should have simply come clean and make everyone understand that she is just a tenant in the building.

Antoine Griezmann extends contract with Atletico Madrid until 2021

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has committed his future to the club and extended his contract until 2021.

The France international was wanted by a host of Europe's top clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea, but has decided to remain in the Spanish capital.

Griezmann told the club's official website: 'I am very happy, very happy to stay in this family and in this project each year seek to improve and the club, the coach and my team-mates let me.' 

France international Antoine Griezmann has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid until 2021

'The club wants to keep on top and put everything in our power to continue growing hope we continue like this and we can continue this progression.'

Asked what his aims are for next season, the 25-year-old said: 'On a personal level improve goals, minutes played, games played, assists. My goal is always to improve what has been done the previous season and also collectively seek to do better than the year past.'

The only business booming in Nigeria today is the business of arresting and detaining'- Ben Murray-Bruce

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce said this on his twitter handle. More after the cut..

 

Sports Illustrated model goes topless for racy shoot

28-year-old model, Joy Corrigan, set pulses racing as she ditched her top during a swimsuit photoshoot in Miami. When she did wear a one-piece bikini, it looked like her assets were spilling out of it.

Photos: 20-year-old Nigerian man Uchechukwu Ejimonye found guilty of murdering teenage boy in London

A 20-year-old Nigerian man has been found guilty of murdering a teenage boy in north London.

Uchechukwu Ejimonye, of Roth Walk, N7 was yesterday, Wednesday, 22 June found guilty at the Old Bailey in connection with the death of 17-year-old Vasilaki Kakko in Holloway. He will be sentenced today Thursday, 23 June. 

 

 

 Detective Inspector Mick Norman, from the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command, said:

"What started as an evening out with friends quickly escalated into a moment of extreme violence. Whilst it is unclear what led Ejimonye to fatally stab Vasso, it is obvious to most people that there is never any excuse to take someone else's life…"

On 23 November 2015, police were called at approximately 20:50hrs to reports that a man had been stabbed on Yoke Close, close to North Road, N7.

The London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance also attended and Vasilaki - known as Vasso to family and friends - who was from Newington Green was pronounced dead at the scene at 21:22hrs.

A post-mortem examination held at Whittington Hospital Mortuary on 25 November 2015 gave cause of death as a stab wound to the neck.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command launched an investigation and quickly established that Vasso had been socialising with a small group of acquaintances in a small public square. Without explanation, one of these men produced a knife and stabbed him in the neck before running away.

The man was later identified as Ejimonye. He was traced by officers to the Bognor Regis area where he was arrested with the assistance of colleagues from Sussex Police on 30 November 2015. He was transferred to London and charged the following day.

Source: Metropolitan Police

Mariah Carey stuns in number of outfits as she thrills the crowd in Las Vegas

The 46-year-old showed off her slimmed-down figure in a number of plunging looks during a show at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas. In true diva fashion, she arrived the stage in a pink convertible and a yellow jet ski. More photos after the cut...

Graphic: Notorious teen hacked to death & set ablaze by angry mob in Calabar for stealing mobile phone

A teenage gang member was hacked to death by an angry mob for stealing a mobile phone at Orok Orok by Mount Zion, Uwanse Calabar South, with his other 5 gang members who fled, on Tuesday June 21.

The boy identified as Chigozie William, said to be in his late teens, according to residents around the area had allegedly been terrorising the neighborhood, snatching phones, robbing and raping, and was only released from the Afokang Prison, Calabar last week.

 

The deceased also popularly called "Tukor" met his waterloo that afternoon when he snatched a phone and tried running but was overpowered, beaten and subsequently set ablaze by the angry mob.

The former student of Atu secondary school, whose class mates wrote their Senior Secondary school exams last year, is said to have died before the police arrived the scene to rescue him from the mob.

"He came to our school this morning, threatening everyone and even the principal. And ended up collecting the phone of some of the students. He left before the police arrived", a teacher at Atu Secondery school told our reporter in confidence as he doesn’t want to be named.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Force Command in Calabar, Irene Ugbo said she’s not aware of the incident but will investigate. His body was later taken aware by men of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS)

Source: Cross River Watch

Jamie Vardy signs new 4year deal with Leicester worth £100k per week

Leicester city sensation Jamie Vardy has ended all speculation about his future by signing a new four year deal with Leicester City, the current English premier league champions, hereby ending all rumors linking him with a move to Arsenal. Announcing the news Vardy was staying at the club, a Leicester statement on their official website read;


'Leicester City have today agreed with the representatives of Jamie Vardy to extend the England international’s contract with the Premier League champions for a further four years. 'Both parties hope that this announcement will end recent speculation regarding Jamie’s future and confirm his long term commitment to Leicester City Football Club. 'Jamie will continue to focus all of his efforts on trying to achieve success with the England team at the European Championship in France. 'There will be no further comment from either the club or the player on this matter until the conclusion of the tournament.'

Chelsea player Kenneth Omeruo reportedly makes U-turn, agrees to participate in Rio Olympics

Kenneth Omeruo, a Chelsea central defender who played this past season on loan in Turkey, has reportedly agreed to join Samson Siasia's team and participate in the upcoming Rio Olympics tournament. 22 year old Kenneth will not be one of the three over-aged players allowed for this U23 tournament in August because of his age and can join as a regular player.

However, Omeruo earlier opted out, insisting he was working on medical advise and won't participate because of a troublesome groin problem.

“Kenneth has given his word to be at the Olympics,” a top official told AfricanFootball.com “He will most certainly be a worthy replacement for injured Segun Oduduwa.”

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong signs new contract with Gent till 2018

Nigeria national team defender William Troost-Ekong has extended his contract with Belgian club Gent till 2018. The central Super Eagles defender had been linked with possible moves to a number of teams in England in the summer transfer market including Crystal Palace, Swansea City, Norwich City and Brigthon & Hove Albion but he has committed his future to Genk till 2018.

Posting on Instagram, the half Nigerian, half Dutch said 'New contract KAA Gent.'

Euro 2016 last 16 draw: See who plays who in the next round

With shocks aplenty in the group stages, the draw for the knockout stages is somewhat lopsided with England, Germany, Spain, Italy and hosts France all with similar routes to the final.
Iceland, Hungary, Switzerland and Poland are just some of the teams bidding to make their mark on a major tournament for the first time in many years.

Read the full schedule and fixtures for the next round and quarter finals after the cut.

1. Poland vs Switzerland - Saturday June 25, 2pm, Saint-Etienne

2. Wales vs Northern Ireland- Saturday June 25, 5pm, Paris

3. Croatia vs Portugal- Saturday June 25, 8pm, Lens

4. France vs Republic of Ireland- Sunday June 26, 2pm, Lyon

5. Germany vs Slovakia- Sunday June 26, 5pm, Lille

6. Hungary vs Belgium- Sunday June 26, 8pm, Toulouse

7. Italy vs Spain- Monday June 27, 5pm, Saint-Denis

8. England vs Iceland- Monday June 27, 8pm, Nice

Euro 2016 quarter-finals

1. Switzerland/Poland vs Croatia/Portugal- Thursday June 30, 8pm, Marseille

2. Wales/Northern Ireland vs Hungary/Belgium- Friday July 1, 8pm, Lille

3. Germany/Slovakia vs Italy/Spain- Saturday July 2, 8pm, Bordeaux

4. France/Republic of Ireland vs England/Iceland- Sunday July 3, 8pm, Saint-Denis

Photo: Duncan Mighty claims he had a successful meeting with militant group, Niger Delta Avengers

Duncan Mighty who is from Rivers state, shared the photo above on his IG page and wrote "With MA Squaddie. Proud of my Job.. Successful meeting with the Niger Delta Avengers. It is only peace that can bring about sustainable development in our region #nigerdeltayouthpresident #southsouthbrandambassador"