President Trump picks federal judge Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court nominee, says 'there is no one more qualified or deserving'

President Donald Trump has named Washington, D.C. federal judge Brett Kavanaugh to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court following Anthony Kennedy's exit.

'Judge Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials, unsurpassed qualifications and a proven commitment to equal justice under the law. There is no one in America more qualified for this position, and no one more deserving,' Trump said in his announcement.

The President described Kavanaugh as 'one of the sharpest legal minds of our time' and urged the Senate to confirm his pick quickly. This incredibly qualified nominee deserves a swift confirmation and robust bipartisan support,' Trump said.

Atiku Abubakar, Olu Falae, Ekweremadu, FFK, others attend signing of memorandum of understanding between PDP and 38 other parties

PDP yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with 38 other political parties with the sole vision of wrestling power from President Buhari and APC in 2019.

In attendance at the meeting were ex-VP Atiku Abubakar, Femi Fani-Kayode, Ike Ekweremadu, Dino Melaye, Olu Fale, Senator Adeleke, Senator Godswill Akpabio and many others

Nigerian lady arrested with cocaine concealed in her vagina in India

A Nigerian woman was arrested by the Kolkata unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Kolkata, India, after she concealed LSD blots and cocaine in her private parts.

David Blessing, 30, was intercepted the moment she landed in Kolkata from Mumbai at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at around 9.20 PM on Monday.

Speaking to News18, NCB Kolkata Zonal Head Dilip Kumar Srivastava said: 

LeBron James officially signs for LA Lakers in a four-year deal worth $154m

NBA superstar, LeBron James has officially signed for Los Angeles Lakers in a four-year deal worth $154m after leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers.

James' representatives at Klutch Sports Group tweeted a picture of James signing his new contract with the Lakers, alongside his agent, Rich Paul, and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.

Photo of the room where suspected boyfriend killed and buried daughter of ex-deputy governor of Ondo state emerges following his arrest

Adeyemi Alao, the boyfriend and suspected killer of Miss Khadijat Oluboyo, daughter of the immediate past Deputy Governor of Ondo State, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command. Photo showing the room where he buried her beneath his bed has also emerged.

20-year-old Khadijat, a final year student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, was found dead in her boyfriend’s house six days after she went missing from school. She was found buried in a shallow grave in Adeyemi's room.

According to reports, Adeyemi,  popularly known as QS, had killed her for ritual purposes then he dug a grave in the room, buried the deceased in it, and placed his mattress on the shallow grave.

Rihanna pictured having a very tense exchange with ex-Billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel while vacationing in Mexico (Photos)

 

A month after it was reported that Rihanna, 30, had split from her billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel, 29, the pair were spotted together on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Friday.

In photos taken by paparazzi, it looked like the couple was still trying to work things out as they were pictured having a very tense exchange while lounging at a poolside.

At one point, the 30-year-old singer was spotted pointing her finger towards the Saudi businessman who also didn't look happy at all.

Hassan was later seen walking away from the singer looking dejected after the argument.

See more photos below.

Eleven of the Thai boys trapped in cave are now rescued leaving just one more and their football coach to be freed

11 members of a Thai youth football team trapped in a flooded cave for 18 days have been rescued, leaving just one boy and their coach still stuck underground.

The 11th rescued child is reported by Thai media to be the youngest member of the team, 11-year-old Chanin Wiboonrungruang, whose nickname is Titan.

See what an aggressive girlfriend did to her boyfriend who tried to end their relationship and send her packing (Video)

A man's plan to break up with his girlfriend and send her packing became futile, and it looks like he's going to be stuck in the relationship for a long time or forever.

In the video, the lady who didn't take the news likely launched an aggressive confrontation and attack her boyfriend, while threatening him she was going mess things up.

She even went as far as telling her man, that she's not packing out and neither will he be single.

Watch the video below.

Presidential aide, Babafemi Ojudu slams Governor Fayose for disrespecting President Buhari

Special Adviser to President Buhari on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has slammed Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, for publicly disrespecting and humilating President Buhari.

In a post shared on Facebook, Ojudu accused Governor Fayose of paying transporters in the state to stay off work today so they would not carry APC members who are meant to receive President Buhari for the party's mega rally slated for today July 10th. Ojudu says this is the height of Governor Fayose's disrespect to President Buhari. Posting photo of the transporters allegedly paid to stay off work today, Ojudu wrote;

Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan appoints son-in-law as finance minister

Turkey’s Tayyip Erdogan ushered in the new, executive presidential system he had long campaigned for by putting his son-in-law in charge of the economy and promising greater overhaul of a country he has dominated for 15 years.  

Nigerian woman welcomes son three months after welcoming twins (photos)

Doctors, how can this be explained?

A woman who has been married for 12 years without a child, gave birth to a set of twins in March this year. Then in June, only 3 months later, she gave birth to a son. 

According to her niece who shared the news on Facebook, the new mother kept complaining of stomach pain after giving birth to her twins, a boy and a girl. On June 29, she went into labour again and gave birth to another boy.

This occurrence has left people stunned after her story went viral and people are wondering how this can be explained medically.

Zahra Buhari welcomes baby boy in Spain!

President Buhari's daughter, Zahra and her hubby, Ahmed Indimi, have welcomed a baby boy. Zahra gave birth in a hospital in Span, yesterday July 9th. Congrats to the couple!

Actor George Clooney injured in road accident as bike collides with car in Sardinia (Photo)

Hollywood actor and director, George Clooney was rushed to a hospital after his motorbike collided with a car in Sardinia.

According to local reports, the 57-year-old star was on his way to a film set on the Italian island when a Mercedes car struck him.

Sardinian newspaper Nuova Sardegna claimed it happened as the car was turning and collided with Clooney's bike. "George Clooney at the hospital: with his bike he ended up against a car that was turning," the post read when translated from Italian to English.

Ubi Franklin shares photos of himself bottle-feeding his cute son Jayden

Music executive and proud father of two,Ubi Franklin shared these photos of himself bottle-feeding his cute son Jayden at home. See full photos below.

Young boy commits suicide in uncompleted building in Cross River state (graphic photo)

The body of a young boy found yesterday hanging from an uncompleted building in Cross River state has left people horrified.

The body was found in a building at Adiabo Ikot Mbo, Cross River State. According to reports, the dangling body was discovered by neighbours who then raised alarm.

It is suspected he committed suicide but some have also pointed out the possibility that it could be a murder which is being covered up as suicide.

An investigation has reportedly commenced into his death.

50 Cent blocks Remy Ma after her husband slammed him for commenting on her weight loss

50 Cent has blocked Remy Ma on Instagram after he and her husband got into an online war over her.

50 Cent dedicated several posts to slamming Remy Ma's husband Papoose and Papoose responded in kind after 50 Cent went to Remy's post to comment on her new slimmer figure. 

Nigerian man surprises wife with Range Rover, says she held on tight to him when he had nothing (photos)

James Obie Osolu from Amichi, Nnewi South LGA, has surprised his wife, Okwuchi with a brand new Range Rover.

Sharing the photos on Facebook, he thanked her for believing and standing by him even when he had nothing to offer her. Read below...

"She dated me & held on tight even when I didn’t have my own place to stay.. 
She took a Keke to & frm work most times when I couldn’t drop her off but never complained for once, till we could finally upgrade to Uber?.. 

All 12 Thai boys and their coach saved from flooded cave after days of being trapped

Finally! All 12 members of a Thai youth football team and their coach trapped in a flooded cave have been rescued.

After days of rescue attempts, the final four boys remaining in the cave with their coach were all saved today after more than 2 weeks of being trapped underground. They have now been ferried to a hospital in the city of Chiang Rai.

Meet the 'most stylish man in Africa' who has about 160 suits, 300 caps, 200 pairs of shoes (Video)

Mr. James Maina Mwangi from Nairobi, Kenya describes himself as the most stylish and smartest man in Africa because of his dress style.

In an interview with BBC Africa, he said he has about 160 suits, more than 300caps and over 200 pairs of shoes among many others. Whenever he goes out, he steps out in matching outfits.

According to him, if he's wearing a green suit, he must match it with 'green shoes, green shirt, green cap, green handkerchief, green underwear, green pen, and a green cover of my phone.'

Governor Fayose issues 'sit-at-home' order, says thugs have invaded the State from Kogi, Ondo and Edo States

Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose issued a sit-at-home' order today saying, 'I urge our people to remain indoors for their safety as thugs have invaded the State from Kogi, Ondo and Edo States for the APC campaign rally'.

Davido shows off his expensive cars as he adds a brand new 2018 Bentley Bentyaga to his garage (Photo)

Singer, Davido, took to Instagram to show his expensive cars just days after took delivery of a brand new 2018 Bentley Bentyaga worth over $200,000

Actress, Juliet Mgborukwe's husband Chima Ojukwu accuses her of sleeping around, shares video of Juliet attacking him

Actress and former SoundCity presenter, Juliet Mgborukwe shocked Nigerians last week when she announced plans to divorce her husband, Chima Ojukwu, due to alleged domestic violence.

Sharing photos showing the bruises her husband allegedly inflicted on her on Instagram, she wrote;

'Fayose abuses everybody, he's a poor student of struggle' - Adams Oshiomhole

The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has described Ekiti governor Ayo Fayase as a “poor student of struggle’’.  

“Fayose abuses everybody. He is a typical armed robber who diverts attention of the police in order to escape,’’ Oshiomhole said today at the grand rally for Kayode Feyemi, the APC governorship candidate of APC.

He said Fayose‘s payment of road transport workers to park their vehicles to make it difficult for people to attend APC’s rally, is an indication that he has resorted to primitive tactics.  

Former Lagos State Police PRO, Ngozi Braide robbed of N10million by driver

Ngozi Braide, a former Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer was reportedly robbed her driver; one Mr. Philip Jonathan who burgled her bedroom, carted away her belongings, foreign currency worth about N10m and escaped in Lagos.  

According to reports, the incident happened at her home in the Maryland of Lagos where she lived with her family. It was gathered that Jonathan, 38, targeted Braide when she was not around. He then broke into her room, stole those items and escaped.

Iranian woman "sentenced to 20 years in prison" for removing her headscarf in protest

Shaparak Shajarizadeh revealed on her personal website that she has been jailed for "opposing the compulsory hijab" and "waving a white flag of peace in the street".

There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials.

Ex-Liverpool and Chelsea striker, Fernando Torres signs for Japan's Sagan Tosu

Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker, Fernando Torres  has ended speculation about his future by joining Japanese club Sagan Tosu.

The move for the 34-year-old Spaniard comes after his Atletico Madrid contract ran out this summer and was not renewed.

Speaking at his unveiling today, he said: I had offers from France, Germany, other clubs in Spain,' he said, 'but I did not want to join another European club, as I had the best end

Anthony Joshua shows his incredible physique as he performs a stunt during training (Photo)

Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua took to Twitter to show off his incredible physique as he performed a stunt during training.

The 28-year-old WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion has two fights underway, the first in September 2018 and then next April 2019.

120 suspected cultists arrested in Lagos(photos)

The Lagos state police command over the weekend, arrested 120 suspected cultists. The cultisits were arrested after defiling the order of the state command not to converge in any part of the state. The command had gotten wind of their planned meetings this weekend and issued a statement warning them not to converge in any part of the state.

Items recovered from them include one big banner with 07 logo, one big clay pot, two small calabashes and one locally made pistol.

The command says the suspects will all be charged to court after investigations concerning their activities have been concluded. 

Premiumtimes shares photo of Kemi Adeosun's alleged forged NYSC certificate

Premium Times just published a copy of the alleged forged NYSC certificate of Minister for Finance, Kemi Adeosun. The Minister is yet to react to the allegation that she did not participate in the NYSC scheme and forged her discharge certificate.

What's she afraid of? See how curvy Tanzanian model, Sanchi chose to reveal her man on Instagram

Heavily endowed Tanzanian model, Sanchi shared photos of herself with her boyfriend on Instagram to mark their 8 months anniversary.

However, she turned the photos into a sketch to hide the identity of her lover.

Chilling moment a man abducts a little girl by luring her with snacks before dragging her onto his motorbike (video)

A 3-year-old girl was lured by a suspected kidnapper and abducted last Friday in China. Luckily, she was rescued unharmed a day later.

In a CCTV footage, the suspected human trafficker is seen leading the girl to his motorcycle after luring her by buying her snacks. The girl seemed reluctant to go with him but he eventually gets her on his motorcycle and drives away with her while she was still holding the food he bought. 

Brooklyn Beckham, 19, parties with his 29-year-old girlfriend Lexy Panterra at Wireless Festival in London (Photos)

Football legend David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn ,19, and his 29-year-old dancer girlfriend Lexy Panterra attended the London's Wireless Festival on Sunday night.

The cute couple were pictured partying together backstage with friends at the event.

Brooklyn and  Lexy who have been on and off for a number of years rekindled their romance in September 2017, when Brooklyn moved to the States to study photography. 

See more photos below.

Locals worship in their burnt church after the building was torched in the Plateau massacre carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen (photos)

Courageous worshippers held church service in their local church building in Kakuruk village, Plateau state, even though it had been destroyed in a fire only one week prior when suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked the village and burnt scores to death.

The attack, which happened last month in several villages in Barkin Ladi, Mangu and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State, saw over 120 people killed and over 200 others seriously injured.

Jay-Z and Beyonce go sightseeing in Milan (Photos)

Power couple, Jay-Z and Beyonce who are currently in Italy went on sightseeing in Milan. Here are photos of them visiting a stadium. 

Check out this amazing family maternity shoot (Photos)

A pregnant mother of five who's expecting her sixth child has gone viral online after she decided to have her maternity shoot with her family and it's beautiful. See full photos below.

Customs officers intercepts truckload of 200,000 live ammunition in Niger(photos)

The Niger, Kwara, Kogi Command of the Nigeria Customs has intercepted an Onitsha bound truck load of 200,000 live ammunition being brought into the country from Benin Republic.

The Nation reports that two suspects who were identified as the driver, Bukari Dauda and the owner of the cartridges, Martin Anokwara, were apprehended along the Wawa – Babana border in Niger state in a Iveco Truck with Lagos registration number AKD 904 XE