Tuesday 4 October 2016

Throwback photos of MI Abaga as he celebrates his 35th birthday

Jude Abaga aka 'M.I' is celebrating his 35th birthday today. Sharing throwback photos of himself via his Instagram account, MI wrote:
"Happy birthday Jude. You are going to see the world, share your heart, make mistakes, fall in love, sing a song, try and fail, try and win.. keep growing, never stop laughing, don't let them steal your joy, don't let them kill your kindness... eat love love laugh jump fly sing shout.. happy birthday". Happy birthday, MI

Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau reacts to ban from Hausa movie industry. Says "I make no excuses for my actions"

Top Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau, who was expelled from the Hausa film industry, is finally speaking out.
The Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) expelled Sadau for hugging and cuddling in a romantic musical video by Jos-born musician, ClassiQ. In a statement issued today, the actress said she was only carrying out her role as an actress and takes full responsibility for her actions. See the full statement 

Daughter of Saudi Arabia King Salman ‘flees Paris after ordering bodyguards to murder a painter and decorator’

 
42 year old Princess Hassa, the daughter of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia, has fled Paris, France, after allegedly telling her bodyguard to 'murder a painter and decorator' over the weekend.

11 shops razed down by an inferno at Odo Eran shopping complex, Agege

There was a fire outbreak at Odo Eran Shopping Complex, Agege, Lagos, on October 3rd. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), who received a distress call from the scene, preliminary investigation revealed that the fire started from one of the shops within the premises. Chemical items used for manufacturing paint were inappropriately stored and the inferno started when it came in contact with other inflammable items.

Gospel singer, Kirk Franklin pens emotional letter to his adopted daughter on her wedding day

Award winning American gospel singer Kirk Franklin's eldest daughter Carrington tied the knot with her college sweetheart, Max on Saturday, October 1, in Dallas Texas.
Kirk not only walked Carrington (his wife Tammy's child from a previous relationship whom he legally adopted) down the aisle, shared a special dance with her during the reception, he also officiated the wedding. Minutes before the wedding, the choir director penned an emotional post about letting go of his baby girl.

ECOWAS court orders FG to pay N15m to former NSA, Sambo Dasuki, for unlawfully arresting him

The Court of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has ruled against the arrest and continued detention of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, describing it as unlawful and arbitrary.
Delivering judgement today in a suit filed by Dasuki, the court ruled that the further arrest of Dasuki by security agents on November 4th last year after he was granted bail by a court of law, amounts to a mockery of democracy and the rule of law.

20 Super Eagles players train in Abuja with Gernot Rohr ahead of WC qualifier

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that 20 Super Eagles players partook in this morning's training session at the Practice pitch of the National Stadium, Abuja with Technical adviser Gernot Roht, his assistants and coach Salisu Yusuf.
Some of the players confirmed to be in camp include Jamiu Alimi, Uche Agbo, Chisom Egbuchulam, Nosa Igiebor, Kenneth Omeruo, William Troost Ekong, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Musa Muhammed, Carl Ikeme, Elderson Echiejile, Emmanuel Daniel and Ogenyi Onazi. More photos

Kenyan police arrest man who had sex with 10 year old girl and took to Facebook to brag about it

Kenyan police have arrested Mohammed Alfayo pictured above who took to his Facebook page to share a photo of a girl said to be 10 years old, whom he claimed he had sex with(read here). Mohammed who bragged that he is a sex addict, is currently now in police custody. Police say he would undergo mental examination to determine the level of his sanity.

Kenyan man brags about sleeping with a 10yr old girl, shares photos of his victims on Facebook

A petition has been launched against a man identified as Mohammed Alfayo pictured above who took to his page to share a photo of a girl said to be 10 years old, whom he claimed he had sex with.
The pedophile in one of his posts, asked the little girl to lift her top up so he could take a photo. He is said to be the son of a local Member of the County Assembly (MCA). A page, "Arrest Mohammed Alfayo" on Facebook has been launched where many Kenyans are demanding for his arrest.

Photos of Geraldine Iheme's twin sister's cute twins

Jacqui Imananagha, twin sister of author and former BBA Rep Geraldine Iheme, welcomed a set of twins recently. Here are photos of the adorable tots. More photos

Super Eagles defender Troost-Ekong looks all shades of cute in new photo

The Half Nigerian- Half Dutch player shared the photo on Twitter. Handsome man!

FIFA president Gianni Infantino suggests changing World cup from 32 teams to 48 teams

Gianni Infantino, president of the World Football's governing body, FIFA has suggested starting up a 48 team World Cup tournament, saying adding 16 more teams to the competition would see a playoff round added prior to the group stages of the world cup, with the 16 defeated nations going home after playing just one match.

Senate sets up committee to investigate plights of the IDPS

Senate President Bukola Saraki today announced an 8-members Ad-hoc Committee that would investigate the plight of the IDPs in Nigeria. According to Saraki, the Ad-hoc committee member are Senators Shehu Sani, Oluremi Tinubu, Ben Murray-Bruce, Ali Wakili, Theodore Orji, Yahaya, Tayo Alasaoudura Solomon Olamilekun and Yahaya Abdullahi.

Pakistani man admits to killing his 18yr old sister for marrying a Christian

Mubeen Rajhu, 24, from Lahore, Pakistan has admitted murdering his 18yr old sister, Tasleem in an 'honour killing' because she married a Christian man. In August, Rajhu who is from a poor neighborhood discovered his sister had married a Christian and went to confront her, he shot her in the head after she refused to back down.

"Everybody's patience with Russia has run out,"- US suspends diplomatic relationship with Russia over Syria conflict

The US on Monday revealed that it is "suspending its participation in bilateral channels with Russia" saying Russia has failed to keep up to it's part of the cease fire agreement in Aleppo, Syria.
According to the US, all it's relations with Vladmir Putin's nation has been suspended, a decision they didn't take lightly.
In recent days, Russian and Syrian aircraft have carried out attacks in Aleppo, using bunker-busting bombs, incendiary munitions, cluster bombs, barrel bombs and thermobaric bombs, which scatter a cloud of explosive particles before detonating in devastating blasts, according to American intelligence officials.

Pres. Buhari receives letter of credence from Ambassador designates of Tunisia, Canada, Germany, Sweden

President Buhari received Letters of Credence from Ambassador Designate of Tunisia, Canada, Germany and Sweden to Nigeria at the Statehouse today October 4th. More photos

Robbers attack Ghana’s football star's home in Italy

Black Stars midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has emerged the latest target for robbers who recently raided his home in Italy. According to several reports, the unknown gang of thieves broke into his home in the late hours of Monday, October 3, while the star was in Ghana preparing for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda, which is schedule to take place on Friday, October 7, 2016 in Tamale.

'Don't talk to us from a position of strength/force'- Russia warns U.S after U.S suspends talks with Russia

Russia has warned the United states to stop holding talks with them from 'a position of force' after the US announced that it had ended diplomatic relations with Russia over Russia's continued assistance of Syrian forces in the continual attacks on civilians in Aleppo, Syria.
Relations between the U.S. and Russia has never been this low since the Cold War as Russia also announced on Tuesday it has ended it's cooperation with the U.S. on a 16-year-old program for the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium used to make nuclear bombs.

Harrysong is alleging that an obsessed female fan is disturbing him for sex

Five star music artiste Harrysong, is alleging that a woman has been making unwanted sexual advances at him via Social Media. According to the singer:
"This has been going on for like a month now.. there's a Lady I thought was a fan. . She started with all the compliments ,appreciating my music and brand.. then progressed to saying she's in love with me..then progressed to request for sex..and now she's even threatening to kill me if she don't ve me on her bed..

AKA pleads to buy back his N900k Versace jewelery after throwing it to a large crowd

South African Hip Hop act, Kiernan Jarry d Forbes, who is popularly known as AKA has come out to plead to buy back his Versace jewelry which he threw to a large crowd while performing on stage.
The ‘Levels’ rapper who headlined the Spring Fiesta 2016, which took place on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Wild Waters Complex, Ekurhuleni, in South Africa got so excited during his performance and gifted his R40, 000 (N900K) Versace jewelry by tossing it into a large crowd but isn’t happy about it and wants to pay to have it back. Check out his Tweets

Abdulmumin Jibrin’s suspension is a constitutional breach- Femi Gbajabiamila

Majority leader of the House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila, has described as unconstitutional, the suspension of the sacked chairman of the House committee on Approrpiation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, for one year. The House had on September 28th, suspended Jibrin for failing to appear before the committee on Ethics and Privileges over the allegations of Budget padding he leveled on Speaker Yakubu Dogara and 13 other lawmakers.

US Vice president Joe Biden on Trump: 'He's not a bad man, but he's out of touch & his ignorance is so profound'

US vice-president Joe Biden has blasted Donald Trump saying the U.S Republican party presidential candidate lacks knowledge of the 'sensibilities of the American people'.
Biden also blasted Trump for his action on Friday morning when he tweeted around 3a.m slandering the media and blasting former Miss Universe Alicia Machado for being used as a tool by Hillary Clinton in her presidential campaign.

President Buhari receives APC National chairman, Oyegun at the state house

President Buhari received APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun at the State house today. More photos

Raggae artiste reveals possible plane crash

Ghanaian reggae act, Blakk Rasta has made a shocking revelation about a possible plane crash which might storm Ghana before the end of 2016. The ‘Our Africa’ hit-maker took to his Facebook account today, October 4, writing that he saw the plane take off at the Accra airport, and landed amidst fear and panic. Blakk Rasta also went further to reveal the name of the pilot who was flying the aircraft. Read his post

New photos of Safiya Hussaini, the Nigerian woman sentenced to death for adultery in 2001

Safiya Hussaini Tungar Tudu was sentenced to death by stoning in October 2001 for adultery. The one-year-old daughter she had from the alleged adultery is getting married this year.
Hussaini was accused of having a child with a married neighbour after her divorce. Hussaini claimed she was a victim of repeated rape by the man. The Sharia court in Sokoto state did not find the man guilty due to lack of evidence. The court dismissed her testimony and convicted her to death on October 12th 2001...

Is anything wrong with Zahra Buhari wearing a £360/N200k Dior earrings?

Twitter user @Laraba811 pointed out that the earrings President Buhari's daughter Zahra is wearing in this photo costs between £330 -£360...

Rob Kardashian has put back on much of the weight he lost

The dad-to-be was seen at his baby shower over the weekend looking as big as he did when he first got together with Blac Chyna early this year. He'd lost some of the weight some months ago and credited his fiancee for helping and motivating him to lose weight. But he recently went back into recluse mode and gained back the weight.

Presidency confirms sale of two aircrafts, says some others will soon be handed to the Airforce for their operation

The Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has confirmed the newspaper advert for the sale of two Presidential aircraft. In the statement issued on today Oct. 4th, Shehu stated that the sales were authorized by the President in order to cut down on waste.

"Whether I'm winning or losing, I am who I am" Serena Williams covers Fader magazine

Serena Williams shows off her toned body on the October/November 2016 cover of Fader magazine. The 35-year-old tennis star talks public opinion of her sexuality, her body, advice for women speaking up against discrimination.

Kim K's bodyguard Pascal Duvier finally breaks his silence after robbery...promises to find her attackers

Kim Kardashian's personal bodyguard Pascal Duvier has broken his silence since Kim's scary robbery incident in Paris early Monday morning.
Pascal was protecting Kourtney and Kendall during their night out at L'Arc Nightclub when the robbers seized opportunity of the security gap and attacked the mother of two, carting away valuables worth $11m.

Nigerian woman who was arrested for stabbing her husband to death in the US has pled guilty to the crime

A US-based Nigerian woman Temitope Adebamiro, who allegedly murdered her husband has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and a weapons offense.

Adebamiro, 36, entered the plea to manslaughter and a weapons offense in Superior Court in Wilmington on Sept. 16. Her attorney said she was able to plead to the lesser murder offense under a section of the code for extreme emotional distress. Now, instead of proceeding to trial as planned for mid-October, she faces four to 50 years in prison at a sentencing in December.

Monday 3 October 2016

X-raying the current Nigeria's economic challenges & foreign policy, prospects & solutions - Chima Anyaso

This took place at the Gateway Art Center, New York, United States. Keynote Speech by Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso (CDA)
Your Excellence, Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, Prof Pat Utomi, prof Kingsley Moghalu. All Nigerian present here, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, all protocols observed. My name is Chima Anyaso, am the MD/CEO CEECON Energy Oil and Gas Limited, am also the owner and founder of Le Paris Continental Hotel Lagos Nigeria and the South East Regional Chairman of Nigerian Young Professionals Forum.

Kim K leaves Paris after robbery where she begged for her life as she was bound and gagged

Kim Kardashian has left Paris on a private jet hours after she tied up and robbed of $10 million in jewelry by armed masked men dressed as police, who broke into her hotel room. (A photo of her above as she left the hotel after the robbery) Read the report from People magazine below...

Agbani Darego shares bikini photos

She took the photos at Hainan Island, Southeast China last month when she went for the 2016 Miss World Pageant. Beautiful woman! 

Nigerian Air Force destroy illegal refineries in Rivers state

In its effort to stop illegal bunkering and criminal activities in the Niger Delta, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today destroyed illegal oil refineries and barges filled with petroleum products. The refineries and barges were sighted by NAF Diamond 42 aircraft on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission in Bille Community of Rivers State.

Gunmen attack police station in Benue, kill four police officers and cart away guns and ammunitions

Four police officers have been reported dead following an attack on a police station in Igumale, Ado Local Government Area in Benue state. The attack according to residents occurred in the early hours of Sunday October 2nd. The gunmen who are yet to be identified, carted away many guns and ammunition.

Police arrest cemetery worker found with human skulls in Ogun state

Men of the Ogun State State Police Command have arrested a cemetery worker named Oluwatosin Akorede who was found with two human skulls. Akorede was arrested at Isale Oko area of Sagamu, on Sunday, October 2nd at about 7.00 p.m.

GEJ and Atiku meet at the airport

The former President and the former vice president met at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Internationl Airport, Abuja over the weekend.

EFCC returns seized 48 houses belonging to former Bayelsa state governor, Timipre Sylva

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned 48 houses seized from former Bayelsa state governor, Timipre Sylva. The antigraft agency during the Jonathan administration in 2013, had dragged Sylva before a Federal high court over allegations of misappropriation of N6.46 billion state funds when he was governor of the state between 2009 and 2012. His assets were subsequently seized during his trial.

Dogara was conspicuously absent at this years Independence day celebration

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, who is currently enmeshed in a budget padding scandal, was conspicuously absent at the Independence Day celebration which held in Aso Rock Abuja on Saturday.
The photo above shows the top three men, President Buhari, VP Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki at the event. Dogara who occupies the fourth most important position in the country was not seen at the event. A photo of him at last year's independence day celebration

DJ Cuppy Announces Reality Show On Fox Life TV

Cuppy seems to be in a class of her own! At 23, with passion for blaring out all shades of music, the female DJ wants to make her mark in the global entertainment market. Today, Cuppy has just revealed that her ambitious tour of eight countries across Africa has been documented as an exciting reality show! See how Cuppy shuffles friends, fans, and family in her life’s playlist.

Blac Chyna's baby shower

The Kardashian/Jenner family had a baby shower for their soon to be sister -in-law, Blac Chyna on Sunday despite Rob's pettiness on Twitter earlier in the week. Kim, who is in Paris chatted with Chyna through Snapchat before she was attacked by armed men dressed as Police officers.

Young lady allegedly kidnapped in Abuja, abductors tell family "you will never see her again"

  An Istanbul-based Nigerian man, Iwuala Nnamdi has said his cousin, Favour Amajor, was kidnapped in Abuja.  The young lady was last seen at...