Lagos State Polytechnic graduate raped to death three days after graduation!

A 21- year -old lady, identified simply as Nofisat, was raped and slaughtered to death by unknown assailants in her home at the Magbon area of Ogijo in Ogun State.

The incident happened on Wednesday at about 2p.m.

The victim had just earned her Higher National Diploma from the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu on Saturday, April 27 and was still in a celebratory mood when the suspected culprits stormed her residence and raped her to death.

Nofisat was said to be the only person at home as her mother a school teacher and her siblings had gone to school.

Neighbours said the victim’s mother came back from school and saw her naked in a pool of her own blood as the rapists were also said to have slit her throat.

It was gathered that the police have arrested two men said to reside in the same premises in connection with the brutal murder.

A postmortem examination that will help the police in the investigation has been stalled as the victim’s remains have since been buried according to Islamic rites at the Alaba Muslim Cemetery at Ogijo at about 3 p.m. on Thursday.

Police inspector responds to distress call, but ends up committing murder at scene!

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Umar Manko, has announced the arrest of a Police Inspector for allegedly killing a man with his official rifle.

Mr. Manko made the disclosure in Lagos when  he met with the  newly-elected  officers of  the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) on Friday.

The police commissioner said the suspect allegedly went for a distress call, but later committed the crime under unprofessional circumstances.

“We are not interested in what led to the distress call. But we are interested in the fact that a life was lost in the incident. The Inspector acted unprofessionally.

“He has spent 28 years in the Force, so he should have been more careful.

“Right now, he has been arrested and transferred to the State CID, Panti for investigation.

“He will be prosecuted for murder,’’ Mr. Manko who said he was ready to expose and deal with any police officer found wanting in the discharge of his duties said.

Until his arrest, the police inspector was attached to the Elere Police Division in Lagos State.

Meanwhile, Manko has emphasised the need for a level playing field for the police and journalists reporting crime to interact and exchange views as partners in the fight against crime.

The police commissioner decried speculations in reporting crime, saying journalists on the crime beat should try to cross check their facts before going to press with their stories.

“Let us be objective in our reportage. Let us build on the good relationship we share.

“If I do anything wrong and you publish it, I have no problem with that. But I will not be happy about outright falsehood,’’ he said.

Manko then congratulated the new officers of CRAN, asking them to help ensure a better  working relationship.

“As long as I remain here as police commissioner, I will continue to partner with CRAN,’’ he said.

Earlier, the CRAN Chairman, Christopher Oji, had said he and his team were in Manko’s office to introduce the new executive committee members to him.

“We are also here to intimate you with our yearly programmes,’’ he said.

Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry Grace the June Issue of ESSENCE!

We all need somebody to lean on — even Oprah Winfrey.

In the June 2013 issue of ESSENCE magazine, cover stars Winfrey and Tyler Perry describe the ways they've helped and inspired each other through the years — a friendship and partnership that has culminated in a TV deal giving Winfrey exclusive rights to broadcast all the original shows written, directed and produced by Perry this year and ever after.

"We both know how rare this is," says Oprah. "Where else in the history of our African-American culture have two really, really successful people who can do whatever they want said, 'Let’s come together and be even more powerful—let’s take it to the tenth power?'"

On mixing their friendship with business, Perry adds, “…The most important thing about coming together was making sure we would not lose our friendship because of the business. We had to establish ground rules. The main one: Both of us have to continue to live in our truth. If she doesn’t like something, say it. If I don’t like something, I’ll say it. And we’ll figure it out and keep moving on…”

For Perry, working with Oprah on new OWN shows like the drama The Haves and the Have Nots (premiering May 28) and the sitcom Love Thy Neighbor (May 29) “challenged me to push myself in terms of my writing and level of thinking,” he says. “I’m hoping that the energy of our coming together will go out to other people.”

Justin Bieber Stops Turkey Concert Twice To Honor Muslim Custom!

Justin seems to be changing his ways. Instead of angering his fans by being late, the singer’s been bombarded with tweets of gratitude after he paused his concert twice on May 2 in order to honor the Muslim prayer call.

Justin Bieber, we are impressed. The 19-year-old pop star took time out of his May 2 concert in Turkey to honor the Azan, which is the Islamic call to prayer and occurs in the main mosque five times a day.

Justin Bieber Honors Muslim Tradition — Fans Delighted

Fans were “shocked” and “delighted” by Justin’s choice to honor the Muslim tradition, E!Online reports.

Fans flocked to Twitter to share their delight.

One user, @maysoonzayid, wrote, “Arab artists DON’T stop there shows…Go Justin. BieberStops Turkey Concert 2 Honor Muslim Prayer Call.”

Another fan wrote on Twitter, “The fact that Justin Bieber stopped his show in Turkey for the adhan when Muslim artists don’t even do that is really commendable,” with another saying, ” I just gain a lot of respect for justin bieber after hearing that he stopped his concert twice to honor muslim prayer.”

After the show, Justin tweeted, “Turkey was right. 4 more shows to go. Dubai is next. #believetour.”

Are Lady Gaga & Taylor Kinney Getting Married This Summer?

Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney have long been rumoured to be engaged, with some rumours suggesting that the happy couple could be tying the knot this summer but Vampire Diaries star Taylor has played down the rumours.

The Judas singer was said to be planning a wedding for the summer, for when their schedules are clear and she has recovered from her recent surgery.

Taylor, who currently stars in Chicago Fire, acted surprised when Extra questioned him on the alleged plans.

"It's news to me," he joked, adding: "You probably know more about it than I do!"

Lady Gaga was recently forced to postpone her tour as she needed surgery on her hip that saw her have to use a wheelchair.

Now, Taylor has revealed that Gaga is recovering well. "She's great, she's doing well," he said.

Gaga and Taylor have been dating since they met on the set of her music video 'You And I' in 2011.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: Actually Getting Married This Year?!

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are actively planning a wedding later this year, according to a new report, and the rapper has a surprising list of stipulations:

No media, no TV and no wedding photos sold for profit.

Kim Kardashian Reveals Massive Bare Baby Bump In Greece!

Kim Kardashians pregnancy belly can be clearly seen during some downtime as the The Kardashians do a photo shoot in Greece on April 26, 2013.