Monday 29 August 2016

Tonto Dikeh showers her husband with love as they celebrate 1st marriage anniversary

It's been a year already. Tonto Dikeh and her husband, Oladunni Olakunle Churchill, are celebrating their 1st marriage anniversary today August 29th. They got married traditionally last year in Tonto's hometown in Rivers state. She celebrated her man with loving words this morning. She wrote:
An excited Tiwa Savage shared this pic online. Jamil is growing really fast.

Emem Isong and Husband Dedicate Their Twins

OAP Freeze is getting new job offers already

Following his controversial sack by CoolFM over 'professional' disagreements, popular OAP Freeze who is seen as experienced in the field, has been getting job offers. See one of such below:

Introducing “Dear Young Wife” – the Young Wife’s Guide to ALL Marital Duties with Daniel Olurin & Tomi Odunsi | Watch Episode 1 of the New VLog

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Actress and songwriter Tomi Odunsi Fadina has teamed up with Chef Daniel Olurin for a new vlog set to be released every Wednesday.
Called “Dear Young Wife”, it is described as the young wife’s guide to all marital duties. In episode one, the two of them are talking about kitchen management and how important food hygiene is.
Watch below.

Emir Sanusi To Buhari: Here's What To Do To Grow Economy

Against the backdrop of his comments on the Muhammadu Buhari administration last week, Emir of Kano and former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido has reacted again.

He said that until the Buhari administration eliminates subsidies, fixes the power sector and digitizes state land registries, the economy will remain in the doldrums.

In a document made available to an online media which he presented at the meetings of the Joint Planning Board (JPB) and National Council on Development Planning (NCDP), Sanusi highlighted the abuse of subsidies in Nigeria and the need to totally put an end to subsidy regimes.

He applauded Buhari for steps taken so far on subsidy, which has become visible in the consumption pattern in Nigeria today, many people now spend wisely.

SERIOUSLY? Man Sets His Wife, Son and Daughter Ablaze Over Property

A 43yrs old teacher, Gbemisola Edward, and her 11-year-old daughter, Dolapo, have been confirmed dead at an Ogun State hospital after suffering from severe burns.

The woman’s husband, Joshua, was said to have poured petrol on her, their daughter, and his seven-year-old son, Samson, and set fire on them. For what nau??

According to Punch, the incident happened on Thursday on Augustine Street, Ire Akari Estate, in the Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, after a disagreement between the couple.

Gbemisola’s son, Joshua Babatunde, 16, who escaped by a whisker, said his stepfather had wanted his mother to sell their three-bedroom apartment, but she refused.

Vincent Enyeama's wife celebrates him on his birthday today with sweet words



Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama turns a year older today. Promise, his wife of over 10 years, showered him with some loving words via her IG page. She wrote:

Mercy Aigbe-Gentry looking super flashy in new photos

The actress has been releasing flashy make-up pics recently. See another one with wearing a crown...

Beautiful Actress Carolyn Danjuma Shares New Photos

Those ladies who have been going after her rich husband, just to make her sad will not like these new photos of Carolyn Danjuma, as she's looking happier than ever. Lol!

Sunday 28 August 2016

Jibrin Confesses: I received N650m illegal allowance, Dogara & Others got Billions

 The heat is still coming from Abdulmumin Jibrin, the Kano lawmaker at the centre of the unfolding budget padding scandal. He has confessed that he was also a beneficiary of a questionable office maintenance allowance for members of the House of Representatives, running into Billions.

Details of Jibrin’s confession:

Asari Dokubo Dead or Alive?

There were widespread rumours of a former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, being killed in an alleged confrontation with soldiers on Saturday.

But the Ijaw Youth Council has dismissed the rumoured attack by military personnel on Asari. In a statement by the spokesman for IYC, Eric Omare, the group said the former militant warlord was in good health and there was never a confrontation between him and military men.

Today Is Mercy Johnson's Birthday

The actress and mother of three is plus one today. We wish her well in her new age. Happy birthday!

OH DEAR! Ex-Female Banker Battling Kidney Failure Cries

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The fear of being snatched away from her beloved husband at any moment by the claws of death is an unpleasant and constant thought that is troubling 40-year-old Mercy Damisa, an ex-banker, as she bears the excruciating pains associated with kidney failure.

Bonded by fate at their home in Bukuru area of Jos city, Plateau State, Mercy and her husband, Paul Babayo Damisa, met at the University of Maiduguri, where they studied the same course, graduated same year, and were both orphaned early in life. 

Their blissful relationship blossomed into marriage, which took place in April 2010, at a parish of the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), in Maiduguri, Borno State. But that seemed to be the end of happiness and joy for the once ebullient, tall and dark complexioned Kogi State-born woman.

In the course of her national service year (NYSC) in 2007, a medical doctor’s diagnosis at the University of Ife Teaching Hospital confirmed that she had hypertension, a medical condition that claimed the lives of her mother and father. The hypertension diagnosis was followed by a series of miscarriages. Then her kidneys failed, and put her life on a delicate balance.

Toke Makinwa Looks Stunning In New Photo

The popular OAP shared this photo online today, indicating she was a friend's bridesmaid. Gorgeous!

Saturday 27 August 2016

UPDATE | Governor Dickson's Aide Flees with His N1.84billion

*Bayelsa Government House accountant’s home raided by SARS over $4.6million
Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Bayelsa on Wednesday, raided the private residence of the Bayelsa State Government House Accountant, Richard Etonye in a secret operation that lasted for about two hours.

The man, Otonye, is bad sharp guy who is said to have taken his own national cake in Billions.

The house, located along Brass Road was allegedly raided on the orders of Governor Seriake Dickson after Etonye reportedly absconded with his principal's money said to be $4.6m. The cash was handed over to the accountant by the governor for safe keep just a few days before the raid on Tuesday.

When SR contacted a spokesman for Dickson, he claimed that they were not part of the raid and were not informed as to why SARS raided Mr. Etonye’s home.


The spokesman said

WATCH Reekado Banks receive his Car for Winning the Headies 2016 “Next Rated” Award

Eight months after the 2016 Headies, Mavin Records artist Reekado Banks has received his car for winning the Next Rated artist award.
The moment was documented by Mavin Records and shared recently.
Watch below.

Bomb Blast Rocks Isoko Development Secretariat In Delta

An explosion rocked the Secretariat of the Isoko Development Union in Oleh, a university town in Delta State, on Friday. The huge blaze ripped through the facility, popularly known as Isoko House, hours after the union began its annual conference there.

Witnesses said the incident appeared to be a coordinated attack, but added that no group has claimed responsibility as at the time of posting. More photos:

Hungry? Try Sisi Yemmie’s Recipe for Delicious Native Jollof Rice | Watch

In her new vlog, Sisi Yemmie is showing us how to make one of her childhood favourites, Native Jollof Rice. Here’s what she said;
This is one of the meals that almost caused quarrel in my house the first time I made it; it never went round and everyone wanted MORE of the Native Jollof Rice.
Is it because of the bite size of kpomo? Or the fish? Or the local earthy flavour of the dish? I don’t know oh. I just know that this is one very delicious way of making rice that I learned growing up and now my family loves it!
Watch the Video

Open Letter to Obey Ezekwesili: You Have Become Their Laughing Stock

by Chuks Ikedigwe 
Just like yesterday, I still remember vividly the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra who also doubles as the director of radio Biafra/Television, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu warning you during one of his broadcasts, when you started this your now famous or do I say infamous dance of shame called Bring Back our Girls (#BBOG).

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu had unequivocally warned you then that you will definitely come back in shame if you continue with the shameful dance.

At the time of that timely warning from Nnamdi Kanu it seem so unlikely, infact impossible even in a million years because the ovation was at it loudest for you and your movement. You were the rave of the moment then. You were the activist per excellence. READ MORE 

Friday 26 August 2016

It’s Episode 5 of “The Handover” with Toolz & Gbemi! Watch them weigh in on #SaveMayowa Campaign

On episode 5 of “The Handover” with on-air personalities Toolz and Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, we get to hear their views on how the #SaveMayowa campaign could have been handled differently.
Watch below.

Buhari Tells Emir Sanusi & Others: "Advise Me In Writing"

Following blistering public remarks on his economic policies by the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, President Muhammadu Buhari has requested top traditional rulers in the country to henceforth put their advice across to him in private written memos.

Buhari made the request through the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who visited him at the Presidential Villa as follow up on a private memo he wrote to him on the state of the nation.


The Emir of Kano, who is the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had on Wednesday used a public function in Kaduna to blast Buhari’s handling of the economy, particularly the unproductive subsidy on certain foreign exchange transactions.

Emerging from his meeting with the President, Oba Adeyemi told State House correspondents that the President invited him over on the strength of the advice contained in his written memo.

The revered monarch said “As a Nigerian and one of the topmost traditional rulers in the country, I sent a memorandum to the President which he acknowledged and asked me to come and endorse those things I have written.

“I think it was time for me to use the proper channel to reach the President for suggestions and advice. Where he deserves commendation, I should also do that especially as it concerns the multi-dimensional problems Nigeria is facing like the Avengers and bombing of oil installations, MEND and Boko Haram insurgency in the North East.”

According to the Alafin, “The President listened attentively and has asked me to pass the information to other traditional rulers in my domain to assist the government by giving advice because he is a good listener; but that such advice should be put in writing so that he can then relate it to the problems affecting Nigeria.”

He commended the President for acting swiftly to flush out criminal elements that wanted to extend militancy to Lagos and the rest of South-West.

First Look at Taraji P Henson’s Capsule Collection of Makeup with MAC

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Whether she’s on screen as Empire’s Cookie or stunning on the red carpet, Taraji P. Henson is a fierce force to be reckoned with—all while sporting immaculate skin, a shimmery nude lip and a slick, shadowed eye. Next month, the Emmynominee’s beauty regimen will be a little more attainable for beauty junkies when the actress launches her first collaboration with MAC.

The word of God is power:Over 10,000 Pakistan Muslims Accept Jesus in One Night


10,000 Pakistani Muslims Accept Jesus in One Night

Revival in Pakistan: Pastor Anwar Fazal touching millions in Pakistan by sharing the Gospel in the Islam dominated country. Senior Pastor Anwar Fazal from Eternal Life Ministries (ELM) in Pakistan arranges a big Healing Crusade every Wednesday in Lahore, and thousands of People attend every week in Lahore. It is reported as the biggest Healing Meetings in Pakistan by far. Gospel will not stop, but it will go to the ends of the world.

No more kissing! You can get these deadly diseases through kissing

You could be putting yourself in great danger of a deadly diseases by engaging in a kiss with someone especially people you don’t know so well.

You may have heard that the mouth is the dirtiest place in the body; this is because saliva contains numerous microorganisms. Human bites are said to be more dangerous than a dog bites as it contains more bacteria. Worldwide there are billions of kisses exchanged by people each year. The air kiss, casual peck on the cheek or the cultured kiss on the hand aren’t much of a threat but a kiss that exchanges saliva from one another is a different matter.

Viruses That Can Be Transmitted by Kissing

French Police Enforce Ban on Muslim Swimwear “Burkini” following ISIS Attacks

Police Enforce Burkini BanLast week, the Nice administration, issued an order banning swimwear “burkinis” with religious connotations, citing security concerns.
Several other cities on France’s Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts have banned burkinis this summer following heightened tensions in France preceded by series of attacks by the Islamist State.
UK Mirror reported that French Police officers were seen enforcing the “burkini ban” at the promenade des anglais beach in Nice.Read more:

UNBELIEVABLE! - Doctors Announce HIV / AIDS Cure !! - (2 People healed already)

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Barcelona – Research using man-made, blood-forming stem cells has shown great promise in animal experiments in suppressing HIV.
But now a grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has funded a clinical trial using those bio-engineered stem cells to treat HIV patients who have lymphoma, a deadly cancer that eventually kills people with AIDS.
Timothy Brown was the first patient to ever be cured of HIV after a bone marrow transplant to treat his leukemia received. He is known as the ‘Berlin patient’.
By using blood transplants from the umbilical cords of individuals with a genetic resistance to HIV,

Kylie Jenner Slams Breast Implants Rumours Via Impromptu Q&A Session on Twitter

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Kylie Jenner went ‘MIA’ last weekend because she was suffering from food poisoning.
When she came back online, the Reality TV star shared some photos on Snapchat and Instagram where she sort of appeared bustier, some fans wondered if she really went to get breast implants. This led to Kylie participating in an impromptu Q&A session on Twitter about her breasts.

I almost gave up on acting but look at me now – Omoni Oboli

For award-winning Nollywood actress, director and producer, Omoni Oboli, life hasn’t been a bed of roses as she almost packed her bags when she returned to Nollywood years ago.

Thursday 25 August 2016

How to tie Iro & Buba with Undergarments with GlambyIsoken

In this video Isoken of GlambyIsoken is showing us how she ties her Iro and Buba in a sleek and smooth way with undergarments. She uses a pencil skirt and a waist trainer to create a smooth look.
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After wearing her waist trainer to cover her “love handles,” she wears a high waist pencil skirt and puts

Fierce at Fifty! First Look at Veteran Fashion Designer Deola Ade Ojo’s Fab 50th Birthday Party


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Sanusi's Advise To Buhari Administration Is Right – Experts

Some experts have commended Emir Sanusi for his “timely” comment, urging President Buhari to as a matter of urgency change his policies, saying Nigeria needed to be proactive and creative to solve its challenges.

An economic analyst and Chief Executive Officer, Cowry Asset Management Limited, Mr. Johnson Chukwu, said the Federal Government and the economic management team had been reacting in silos to challenges facing the economy.

“We need to react in a more coordinated manner. We need to respond with a cocktail of solutions.

Happy #WorldJollofRiceDay2016! Here are 11 New Ways to Enjoy Jollof Rice

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How Do You Like Your Jollof Rice?

Beans Out, Lentils In! How to make Nigerian Steamed Bean Pudding aka Moin Moin on Bukie’s Kitchen Muse

Yetunde Taiwo Shorters to premiere The Afropolitan Chef show on REDTV this Friday! | Get the Scoop

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Owner of International PR boutique firm ICY Public Relations and Miami based Culinary Ambassador to African Cuisine; Yetunde Taiwo Shorters, also known as The Afropolitan Chef, will premiere a full, 10 episode cooking show production on REDTV beginning Friday, August 26th 2016 at 8pm GMT. The shows will premiere online throughout Africa and the diaspora viaREDTVFeelTheHeat on YouTube. Foodies can tune in every Friday, to watch something new, fun and exciting, only on REDTV.

Emir Sanusi To Buhari: Change Your Strategies So You Don't End Like Jonathan

Angela Simmons is Giving us Serious #YummyMummy Goals in her Regal Pregnancy Shoot

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Reality star and actress Angela Simmons is Queening in this lovely pregnancy shoot.

Style Your Bump: Melanie Fiona Edition

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Let Zinny’s Box Adorn You! See the Stunning Debut Lookbook from the Luxury Jewellery Brand

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Following her “Back to School” makeup tutorialMa Luchi is sharing 5 affordable outfits worth recreating for your “Back to School” look.
She’s called them: Flannel Chic, Boss Chic, Denim Chic, Slay Chic and Lazy Chic.
Watch the Video

Oh Muna! Ex-MBGN/Actress Munachi Abii is Hot in Yomi Casual’s Shirt Collection Campaign

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Yup, Muna still got it.

“It is nothing short of self-delusion to manage a bad relationship just to please society” – Betty Irabor

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Genevieve magazine publisher Betty Irabor recently shared her thoughts on domestic violence and people that stay in bad relationships just to keep up a front in society.
She wrote:

Here Are The Top 20 Phone Battery-Killing Apps

Some of these Battery-killing apps include those apps that run in the background when your phone is on. If your battery is draining faster than you would want, one of these apps could be responsible:

Coca-Cola ‘Taste the Feeling’ Anthem! Incredible Talents from Benin record interesting versions of the popular anthem

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Blessing singing her heart out during the recording of her own cover of Coca-Cola’s “Taste the Feeling” anthem.
Remember the incredible talents discovered on Coca-Cola’s Taste the Feeling studio bus in Lagos and Kaduna, Ye-ah!

Presidency begins budget preparation for 2017, clears MTEF

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper for 2017 to 2019, thus kick-starting the process of 2017 budget.

The approval was given at a meeting of the council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Okechukwu Enelamah; and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, briefed State House correspondents about the meeting’s outcome.

Udoma gave the highlights of the approved document:

Here’s your Day Pass into the Life of Comedian Chioma “Chigul” Omerua on Accelerate TV | Watch

ALERT | Rice Will Sell For N9,000 Before December

The agro-business scheme run by the Lagos State government in Kebbi State will put an end to the high cost of foodstuff in the Southwest, Chairman, Alimosho local government, Mr. Ganiyu Quadri, said on Tuesday.

“I believe that my father charmed me” – Says Fulani Herdsman who Allegedly Killed his Mother and Sister-in-law


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The Police in Kwara state has arrested a 25-year-old Fulani Herdsman,Abubakar Usman, for allegedly his mother, Khadijat, 65, and his brother’s wife,Ramatu Shagari, 35.
PUNCH reports that the suspect was paraded on Wednesday at the state police command’s headquarters in Ilorin along with other suspects – Yahaya Umar and Abubakar Saletu – who were reportedly caught with a human head.
Usman said

How man used Facebook to lure, rape and rob ladies in Lagos

 Men of the Nigeria Police, Lagos Command, have arrested a father of two, who specializes in using social media platforms, particularly Facebook, to lure gullible ladies to hotels, where he sedates, r*pes and dispossesses them of their valuables.

The suspect, Oluwole Falaseye, 30, uses the pseudo-name Nipheme Ajanaku, and poses as an Abuja-based bank manager to fool ladies who are after rich men.

Wednesday 24 August 2016

We Want all IDPs to go back Home on or Before May 29, 2017 – Northern Governors


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Busola Idowu: The Lagos-Abuja Dichotomy

dreamstime_m_11683471Lagos people believe Lagos is the next best thing after sliced bread or maybe even New York. Abuja people disagree. Lagos is the centre of excellence. The city that never sleeps, always alive and constantly evolving. It is the commercial, social and economic nerve centre of Nigeria. Infact there is a saying that if you can make it in Lagos you can make it anywhere. The hustle and bustle which discourages non-Lagosians is the pull for Lagosians.
Growing up in Kaduna, Lagos was one fun place to visit and I looked forward to the yearly Christmas/Easter vacations down south.
For one, Gala was not sold anywhere outside the shores of Lagos until a few years ago, at least not in the north and I’m talking about the early/mid nineties.

Funke Akindele Quietly Weds Singer JJC In London?

There is information in the social media that actress Funke Akindele has quietly wedded her new man JJC, real names Abdulrasheed Bello. According to Stella Dimokokorkus, who said the story is very authentic, their wedding took place on Tuesday in London, followed by a dinner.