Burundian Journalist and AFP correspondent arrested and beaten

According to Esdras Ndikumana, (pictured above), who is a reporter with AFP, he was taking photos at the scene of the assassination of Burundian top general on Sunday in the capital Bujumbura when he was arrested by members of the National Intelligence Service (SNR) and taken to their office where he was subjected to severe beatings on his back, legs and the soles of his feet. They also broke his finger. He was later released and hospitalized...

"We will seek explanations from the authorities in Burundi and an assurance that such an incident will not happen again. Our correspondent must be able to continue to carry out his work in complete safety" Michele Leridon, AFP's Global news director said in a statement.

The political crisis in Burundi has seen many independent media outlets shut down and many journalists have fled the country or have gone into hiding because of threats and attacks. 

Nigerian enterpreneur Sujimoto meets the Ruler of Dubai (photos)

Sujibomi Ogundele aka Sujimoto, the CEO of Sujimoto construction was recently spotted in Dubai with the king of Dubai, his Royal Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The multi-millionaire Nigerian business man has been trying for years to make million dollar investments in Dubai and maybe that's what the short meeting with the king was about. More photos after the cut...

    

Photos: New Service Chiefs arrive senate for their screening today

The newly appointed Service Chiefs are currently at the Senate where they are expected to be screened by the senate members. They were appointed on July 13 by Pres. Buhari. More pics after the cut...

This Huddah Monroe sef! See the photo she just posted on IG

The former BBA Housemate shared the pic on her instagram page and wrote " Picked the best outfit for the pool party this Saturday at Best western . What do you guys think ? Should I Add a bikini or not ?" See the full pic after the cut...

Female Singer Cynthia Morgan Goes Topless

It looks like nothing is too much for Cynthia Morgan, the German Juice crooner. Check out more pics...

EFCC Grills NAFDAC DG Over Multi-Million Naira Fraud

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhi, has been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over allegations bordering on abuse of office and corruption.

As at the time of posting, Dr. Orhi was still being questioned by a crack team of EFCC detectives as he was said to have awarding contracts running into millions to companies in which he has interests.

An EFCC top source confirmed to Vanguard that the DG, who arrived the commission’s headquarters around 10am Monday had been making useful statement to its agents.

The source said: “It is true that the NAFDAC head was summoned by us and he is currently being quizzed in relation to allegations that he has been awarding contracts running into millions of Naira to companies close to him."

Asked if the man would be released on self recognition, the source said he had no idea but that doing so might depend on whether the operatives were satisfied with his answers to issues raised or not.

Timaya meets Rihanna in Barbados (photo)

The music star who's currently in Barbados for the country's music festival met Rihanna after his performance on stage. Rihanna was earlier seen dancing to Timaya's music. See that after the cut..

Bouncer shot dead at Orange room Niteclub in Owerri (graphic pics)

A popular bouncer known as Mr Incredible was unfortunately shot dead by an angry customer at Orange Room nite club in the early hours of Saturday August 1st. A source who spoke with LIB said an arguement ensued when the gunman and two of his friends allegedly refused to pay for drinks they had and Mr Incredible came to challenge them. He was shot four times during the fight that broke out. Two of the men were arrested while one is still at large. I have the exclusive photos of the dead bouncer...but please be warned *it's graphic*

Bukola Saraki shares his experience in Maiduguri today

He visited IDP camps in Maiduguri, Borno state today. More tweets after the cut..

 

Abubakar Shekau missing in new Boko Haram video

The leader of Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau is missing in a new video released by the sect today August 3rd. The 8 minutes video shows an unidentified young man speaking in the name of the Islamic State in West Africa and calling on people to be patient:

"We are still present everywhere we had been before.". he said

The video showed the sect members attacking a security checkpoint, seizing weapons, and slitting the throat of a man dressed in police uniform.