Before the moving and unprecedented gesture of Pope Francis kneeling (with difficulty) to kiss the feet of South Sudan's previously warring political leaders, Thursday evening, the preacher of the retreat, Nigerian Jesuit priest, Father Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator spoke to Pope Francis on behalf of the leaders.
Friday, 12 April 2019
Pope Kisses Feet Of South Sudan's Leaders To Encourage Peace
Before the moving and unprecedented gesture of Pope Francis kneeling (with difficulty) to kiss the feet of South Sudan's previously warring political leaders, Thursday evening, the preacher of the retreat, Nigerian Jesuit priest, Father Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator spoke to Pope Francis on behalf of the leaders.
FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Lands In Abuja (Photos)
He welcomed the FIFA team comprising Sarai Bareman, Nichole Fisch, Venessa Marques and FIFA Legend Osaze Peter Odemwingie to the Nigeria leg of the Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour and remarked that no country on the African continent can appreciate the significance of the FIFA Women’s World Cup more than Nigeria.
The Women’s World Cup trophy is on a tour of all 24 countries qualified to participate at the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals taking place in nine cities in France, 7th June – 7th July this year.
Intrigues As APC Lawmakers Battle To Reclaim NASS Leadership
A serious drama is now unfolding in the various camps of the Senators-elect seeking to outsmart each other and take over the leadership of the Red Chamber in June when the 9th National Assembly will be inaugurated.
Presently, some members of the opposition PDP, who are also Senators-elect are advising their colleagues to resist the temptation of vying for the office of the Deputy Senate President.
LEADERSHIP Friday gathered that some camps in the PDP are also of the opinion that in the event that three APC Senators insist in vying for the office of the Senate President, the opposition party will mobilise and present one candidate to get PDP block votes.
Thursday, 11 April 2019
Military Coup Forces Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir To Step Down After 30 Years
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown by a military coup on Thursday after ruling the country with an iron fist for 30 years.
Defence Minister Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf announced the takeover on state television, saying a military transition council would be in place for two years.
Seated on a gold-upholstered armchair, Auf announced a three-month state of emergency, a nationwide ceasefire and the suspension of the constitution.
He also said Sudan's air space would be closed for 24 hours and border crossings shut until further notice.
Police Arrest Ranting Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Out of The Ecuadorian Embassy in London
Julian Assange has appeared in a British court today after being hauled out of the Ecuadorian embassy in London after a seven-year stay following an extradition request by the US.
The Wikileaks founder was arrested by British police officers on behalf of the US to answer a charge of conspiring with American whistleblower Chelsea Manning 'to break a password to a classified government computer' in 2010.
Video: Suspected Rapist Pleads To Marry 16 Year Old Girl He Allegedly Raped In Delta
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The video of a man appealing for him to marry a 16-year-old girl that he raped some time ago, has surfaced online. Activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared the video online, told LIB that the alleged rapist, Sam Nkem Ezenwa, defiled the 16yrs old SS3 student.
The victim was asked by her neighbour to help him buy some items and on getting to his apartment, she met him and Ezenwa in his room. The neighbour asked her to wait and left her in the room with Ezenwa who locked the door, increased the volume of the music that was being played and forced his way on her despite her numerous pleas. After the abuse, the girl left with her bloodstained pant.
Regina Daniels Enjoys Her Dubai Trip
Ever since the rumour of marriage to her new husband she has stepped out of Nigeria shore to continue her trip.
Regina Daniel slays in Dubai at present. See photos below;
Speaker In Waiting Femi Gbajabiamia Hosts Some Of His Colleagues In The 9th Assembly
Yesterday Hon. Femi Gbajabiamia hosted some of his colleagues in the forthcoming 9th Assembly of the House of Assembly.
See photos below...
Brexit Delayed To Halloween: EU Leaders Agree A 'flextension' Until October 31 That Lets Britain Out Of EU
Theresa May has been handed a humiliating Halloween Brexit nightmare with EU leaders agreeing to a 'flextension' that delays the UK's departure until October 31 at a crunch summit that ended at 2am today.
But the Prime Minister was handed a slim lifeline with the 27 states adding a break clause saying the UK can leave earlier if she can convince MPs to pass a Brexit deal - but Brussels will not reopen the Withdrawal Agreement to make that easier.
The six-month extension will be accompanied by a technical review in June, dashing the hopes of the Prime Minister, who had begged them to postpone our departure only until the end of that month.
Mrs May tried to appear positive after the summit. She told reporters: 'What we have agreed tonight means that we can actually leave the European Union before June 30.
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Live: Manchester United 0-1 Barcelona,
- Barcelona took an early lead after Luis Suarez' header delfected in off Luke Shaw
- Manchester United XI: De Gea, Young, Lindelof, Smalling, Shaw, Dalot, McTominay, Fred, Pogba, Rashford, Lukaku;
- Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba, Busquets, Arthur, Rakitic, Coutinho, Messi, Suarez;
LIVE: Manchester United vs Barcelona... heavyweights clash at Old Trafford in mouthwatering Champions League quarter-final first leg
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United are looking to defy the odds in the Champions League once again as they face star-studded Barcelona in the quarter-final having knocked out much-fancied Paris Saint-Germain in the last round.
SARS Officer Who Raped & Impregnated Ochanya, Arrested
This is one of the saddest stories I have ever come across in my entire life this young Lady has been suffering from the tender age of 7 after her Parents died and her Uncle who was supposed to protect her and take care of her was instead molesting and raping her.
The young lady in question is now in the hospital receiving treatment for her injured eyes and been rehabilitated.
Rabiu Ahmad: Corper Who Sold Oranges To Educate Himself
A young man identified as Rabiu Ahmad is said to have sold oranges to enable him to go to school.
I have always agreed to the saying that “a great man is just an ordinary man with extraordinary amount of determination
Rabiu Ahmad who is now a youth corp member graduated with a second class lower from the department of linguistics and foreign languages at Bayero University Kano. Rabiu studied Arabic Linguistics at the university.
The UK High Street Lost 2,481 Shops Last Year, As Debenhams Collapse Risks Further Job Losses And Experts Warn It Is 'Only The Tip Of The Iceberg'
The crisis on the high street is laid bare today as stark figures show a record number of shop closures across Britain.
Just hours after Debenhams fell into administration, a new report by PwC reveals 5,833 shops shut in 2018, but only 3,372 were opened.
It meant there was an overall loss of 2,481 stores, the biggest annual decline on record.
Debenhams plans to close 50 of its 166 stores, and household names including Marks & Spencer, Topshop owner Arcadia, New Look and Boots are also shutting shops.
The figures from PwC come just days after a report by estate agent Knight Frank showed one in eight UK shops is lying empty.
Be Happy You’re Not Yet In Jail – Presidency Tells Atiku
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Although she didn’t mention what the inscriptions on Atiku’s photo were, she noted that the former vice president should counsel himself to avoid being tried for treason.
Onochie further said that Atiku should face his court case to challenge Buhari’s victory rather than stirring up mischief.
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Man Admits To Raping And Murdering German Backpacker, 26
A 27-year-old German tourist was viciously raped and murdered on Koh Si Chang off the Chonburi coast on Sunday.
The murderer attempted to hide her battered and bloodied body on a hillside.
A police manhunt through the afternoon resulted in the evening arrest of a 24-year-old Thai man who has admitted to the crime.
A police manhunt through the afternoon resulted in the evening arrest of a 24-year-old Thai man who has admitted to the crime.
First Day Of Sadiq Khan's New £12.50 Toxic Air Charge - The Website Freezes As Business Owners Brand It 'A Stealth Tax'
The launch of a crackdown on polluting cars was hit by technical problems on its first day, as business owners branded it a 'stealth tax'.
Drivers of most types of diesel and older petrol vehicles must now pay a £12.50 daily fee in central London – on top of the £11.50 congestion charge.
But the website that allows owners to check whether they need to pay to enter the Ultra Low Emissions Zone kept freezing.
Sensei Uche's Car Stops Danfo From Falling Off 3rd Mainland Bridge
Sensei Uche did something worthy of praise today. He stopped a danfo from plunging into the lagoon with his Nissan Murano SUV car.
Earlier today, we wrote a post on how a danfo bus filled with passengers almost fell off the Third Mainland Bridge. Those in the bus were all lucky because that bus was heading to its final destination – the lagoon.
PROUD MUM: Ireti Osayemi Shows Off Her Children
Ireti Osayemi who is popularly known in Yoruba Movies shares a selfie photo with her children.
See photos below…
KizzDaniel's #FvckYouChallenge: Kcee Calls Out Presh, Harrysong, Soso Soberekon And Others (Video)
Kcee has just jumped on the viral #FvckYouChallenge by Kizz Daniel and he used the opportunity to call out his ex-label signees, former managers and even ex-partner.
Some of the names he called in the song include Harrysong, Soso Soberekon, Iyanya, Presh, Skiibii and Xbusta.
See the video below….
Lady’s Massive Cleavage-Baring Graduation Dress Goes Viral
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This lady pictured with her friend is causing a stir online for wearing a revealing dress which exposed her ample assets while posing for photos on her graduation day, and it has got many talking on Twitter.
The cleavage was paraded with so much audacity that actually shocked social media users.
Many believed she dishonoured the graduation gown with the exposed cleavage.
Ondo Bank Robbery: 7 Dead, 5 Injured ,One Robber Caught
Seven people have been confirmed dead in the robbery attack on a branch of First Bank in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. An eleven-man gang of robbers had stormed the bank yesterday afternoon.
The robbers reportedly stormed the town shooting sporadically and broke the bank’s security doors with an explosive device.
The bank is said to be the only commercial bank in Idoani, serving the other neighbouring towns as well.
The robbers shot and killed seven people, including bank officials, a Police Inspector as well as two customers using the Automated Teller Machine (ATM).
The robbers showed up in an SUV and operated for hours before carting away an undisclosed amount of money.
Monday, 8 April 2019
Laila Salami-Johnson Wants To Move Back To UK Over Nigerian Frustration
Laila Salami-Johnson who anchored the popular 'On the Couch' with Falz, a show where 2019 Presidential candidates were interviewed, has disclosed that she wants to move back to the UK over frustration in Nigeria. According to the show host, she was quite naive moving to Nigeria 2 years ago as the country finishes you for no reason.
Revealing that she now wants to move back to the UK in tweets she shared, Laila Salami-Johnson wrote;
9th National Assembly: Would History Repeat Itself?
The hotel which never lacks guests lived up to expectation that fateful weekend. The lobby though was unusually jampacked. With everyone dressed to kill, it was absolutely impossible to differentiate between those who had come to be inducted and those whose sole aim was to abduct attention or job or money, or all. Any novice reporter would have fallen mugu.
Sunday, 7 April 2019
Police Station Burned Down As Bandits Kill Two Policemen, Two Residents In Kaduna State
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According to witnesses, the gunmen arrived the community on motorbikes at about 5:00am, fully armed with AK-47, and started shooting sporadically. Meanwhile, those who sustained injuries in the attack have been taken to the hospital for prompt treatment.
Father, Son Arrested For Raping, Impregnating 13-Year-Old Girl In Lagos (Photo)
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The suspects are Kabiru Oke, 44 and Faruq Oke, 19. They were arrested at No 1 Olatikupo Street, Egbeda, where the victim lived with them.
A statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana on Sunday said on March 27, 2019, the Command’s Gender Unit received a complaint of defilement of a minor reported by the mother (Name withheld) against the husband of her elder sister Kabiru Oke and his son, Oke Faruq.
House Speakership: Dogara Rallies PDP, APC Reps To Stage Surprise
Ahead of the June 6 inauguration of the 9th National Assembly (NASS), the race for the Speaker of the House of Representatives is getting interesting as incumbent Speaker, Yakubu Dogara is strategising to cash in on the self-inflicted discord ravaging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to retain his seat.
Reliable sources told The Guardian that the Speaker, who may be in possession of a trump card, is quietly reaching out to the 123 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members-elect and a section of APC members, who are occupying key committee positions in a bid to curry their support. Dogara, who has maintained studied silence on his ambition, had through his aide on media and public affairs, Malam Hassan Adamu Turaki, said he won’t be dragged into talks on the speakership, but would rather occupy himself with the task of serving out his tenure successfully.
How Stephen Urueye, LUTH Doctor Was Stabbed To Death A Day After He Convocated At The University Of Lagos
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Medical doctors at the College of Medicine University of Lagos (CMUL), Idi-Araba in Mushin area of Lagos were thrown into mourning following the death of one of their colleagues stabbed by hoodlums on Thursday.
Saturday, 6 April 2019
Robbers Who Allegedly Killed UNILAG Graduate In Lagos, Nabbed By Police.
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This was disclosed by DSP Bala Elkana, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer.
According to DSP Elkana, on 4th April, 2019, at about 9.45pm, the Itire Police Station received a distress call that some hoodlums armed with knives attacked one Dr Stephen Urueye, a Resident Doctor with LUTH and dispossessed him of his valuables such as mobile phones. They were said to have equally stabbed him at his right thigh and back with knife.
UAE Denies Cancelling 3-Month Tourist Visa For Nigerians
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The United Arab Emirate (UAE) embassy in Nigeria has denied suspending three-month tourist visas to Nigerians wishing to visit the country.
In a tweet Thursday night, the embassy described the reports of the suspension of three months tourist visas to Nigerians as inaccurate. The embassy stressed the importance of journalists sourcing news from its officials instead of unofficial sources.
Another Nigerian Man Caught With 1,183 Grams Of Cocaine In Saudi Arabia Few Days After His Compatriot Was Executed
Barely a few days after the execution of Kudirat Afolabi in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for drug-related offences, Saheed Ayinde Sobade, another Nigerian national, was allegedly nabbed on Thursday with 1,183 grams of cocaine in Jeddah.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, senior special assistant to the president on foreign affairs and diaspora, made this known while speaking at a programme on Arise Television on Friday.
“I have bad news for you. Just yesterday, in the midst of the cacophony of 20 to be killed, eight have been killed, another Nigerian was caught with cocaine in Jeddah,” said Dabiri-Erewa.
We Followed Legal Procedure Before Executing Kudirat Adesola Afolabi — Saudi Arabia
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday said it followed all legal and judicial procedures before implementing the death sentence on a Nigerian woman, Kudirat Adesola Afolabi.
Saudi Arabia also clarified that Kudirat Adesola Afolabi, the executed lady was accorded every legal right before the death sentence was carried out on her.
It said all accused persons subjected to the legal process in Saudi courts of law are allowed access to lawyers to litigate for them.
The embassy made the clarifications in a statement in Abuja against the backdrop of protest by the Federal Government on the execution of the woman.
The statement said: “With reference to the statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as published on the cover page of “The Nation” newspaper of 3/4/2019, titled “Fed Govt kicks as Saudi Arabia executes Nigerian,” the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Abuja, clarifies as follows:
“The embassy affirms that all legal and judicial procedures were followed regarding the accused person and she was accorded every legal right before the death sentence was carried out on her.
9th Assembly: APC Leaders Lobby PDP Lawmakers To Support Lawan
Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress have started reaching out to some senators and leaders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in a bid to stop the PDP members in the Senate from either contesting or supporting other senators to occupy leadership positions in the 9th National Assembly.
Specifically, the APC chiefs are lobbying the PDP leaders and lawmakers to support their move to make Ahmed Lawan the next Senate President.
Friday, 5 April 2019
Offshore Workers Discover The “Juju” a Nigerian Lady Made To Control Her Husband & Mother-in-Law (Photos + Video)
A Nigerian man, who is a Sailor has revealed how he and his crew members saved a Nigerian husband from the ‘hands of his wicked wife’.
The sailor identified as Romeo Nwabueze and his crew found a charm/juju which was allegedly done by a lady on her man and his mother and thrown into the sea.
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She then added a written incantation to the two caskets before throwing it into the ocean. The incantation reads thus:
“May Abiodun never question whatever Temitope says. May he always give Temitope all the money he makes in his entire life.
More Intrigues As Goje, Ndume Snub APC, Insist On Contesting
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While Ndume has insisted that he will not step down for the party’s anointed candidate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, Goje, who is believed to enjoy the support of senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) even though he has not formally declared his intention, is believed to be working underground to subvert APC leadership decision.
Thursday, 4 April 2019
‘Our Love Will Last Forever’ – Funke Akindele Celebrates Her Husband, JJC Skillz As He Turns A Year Older
There is no doubt that the home of veteran actress, Funke Akindele and her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello who is popularly known as JJC Skillz, is filled with love at the moment.
The couple has often shared their photos on their social media pages, showering loving words on each other to the huge approval of their fans.
Stella Damasus Celebrates Stepson, Daniel Ademinokan's 11th Birthday
The mother of two who has been married to a filmmaker, Daniel Ademinokan for over two years now, shared lovely photos with David and wrote;
To Conceal Her Adulterous Lifestyle, 38-Year-Old Mother Of Two Kills Her Friend In Lagos
A 38-year-old mother of two, Esther Irawo, who is a resident of No. 6 Sule Street, Wera Estate, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has allegedly killed her friend, Femi Afolabi, 38, in order to conceal her adulterous life.
Irawo was said to have accused Femi, of informing her husband that he saw her with another man in a hotel and allegedly threatened to deal with him for trying to ruin her home.
The deceased’s father, Adeyemi Afolabi, a 72-year-old retired soldier, said he heard Femi shouting from his room that Irawo was trying to strangulate him, but added that nobody cared to inquire what was going on because of the level of their friendship.
Ndume’s Ambition Not An Issue, Says APC
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The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said last night that it would rather wait until Ndume makes his move on the floor of the Senate in June.
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Johnson Kolade, The 'Gentle Guy' Who Escaped Xenophobia In SA But Fell To SARS Bullets
The story has been told in detail about how Johnson Kolade was killed by SARS operatives in Lagos state.
'Remove Your Illegal Crowns And Apologise' - Olubadan Tells Embattled Obas Enthroned By Governor Ajimobi
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has said he has no objection to the return of his embattled obas to his palace “once they remove their illegal crowns” and apologise for desecrating the Yoruba culture.
The obas had accused the monarch of denigrating the Olubadan institution by embarking on illegal practices and lacking respect for them as members of the Olubadan-in-council. He also dismissed a statement credited to the embattled chiefs, saying he was not the one that stopped them from coming to the palace for the Olubadan-in-Council meetings.
'How I Was Rejected By My Father And His Family After My Birth' - Nigerian Man
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A Nigerian man who turns 26 today has shared his birth story while also narrating how he was abandoned by his dead beat father and his father's family.
Sharing a photo of the letter his maternal grandfather sent to his paternal grandfather to inform them of his birth and ask them to be involved in the child's life, Abiodun Olumide Daniels accused his father, Bayo Shodiya, of being just a sperm donor who abandoned his mother before he was born.
Tonto Dikeh Drags ex-hubby, Olakunle Churchill after anonymous twitter user attacked her over her recent change of name for their son, Andre
This evening, Tonto Dikeh accused her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, of sponsoring an anonymous twitter user to attack her person.
The twitter user @RealEmmalez, did a thread earlier today, accusing Tonto of attacking Churchill unnnecessarily just to get attention online.
Outrage As Plateau First Class King Bows Before Plateau Governor - Nigerians React
Oba Of Benin, Ewuare And His 4 Wives Pictured During Ugie Ododua Ceremony - Oba ghĆ TĆ² Kpe Ć, IsĆØ.
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, was pictured with his four beautiful wives during the first public performance of Ugie Ododua ceremony which commenced today in the Oba's Palace in Benin city, Edo state.
The Ugie Ododua which is synonymous with Ovia Deity featured ritual dance performances by seven masquerade dancers belonging to Chiefs Osa and Osuan, two high priests with spiritual songs by the Ogbelaka Royal bands.
The event took place at the Ugha-Ehengbuda axis of the Royal Palace.
Illegal Oil Bunkering: Navy Hands Over Two Suspects, Vessel To EFCC
The Nigerian Navy on Monday, April 1, 2019 handed over two persons and a vessel, allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Office, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The suspects, Aladetan Femi and Kingsley Amuzie were on board MT Arowolo when they were arrested on April 11, 2018 by men of the Nigerian Navy around Onne Anchorage, Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Navy Commander M.A Rogo who handed over the suspects to the Commission disclosed that they were arrested on the suspicion that the vessel deliberately switched off her Automatic Identification System, AIS, at several times at the anchorage without any justifiable reason.
Davido Reacts As Court Nullifies His Uncle, Adeleke's Nomination
Recall we reported that Justice Musa of the Abuja High Court who delivered judgement on the case on Tuesday, nullified Adeleke’s nomination on the grounds that he offended section 177 of the 1999 constitution as amended. The section stipulated that candidates for the position of governor must be educated up to the secondary school level. While the court’s findings showed that Adeleke entered secondary school in 1976, there was no record to show that he actually graduated as his name was no longer seen in the school’s register from 1980.
Lagos Police Commences Orderly-room Trial Of Officers Who Killed Kolade Johnson
The Lagos State Police have commenced the orderly-room trial of two officers involved in the killing of a football fan, Kolade Johnson, in the Onipetesi area of the state.The Lagos State Police commenced the orderly-room trial of the officers on Tuesday at the command’s headquarter, few hours after the identity of the killer cops were revealed.
Recall that it was reported that Inspector Ogunyemi Olalekan and Sergeant Godwin Orji of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, were among the SACS operatives who on Sunday stormed Olu Aboderin Street, Onipetesi, while Kolade Johnson was watching a live English Premiership League football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at an eatery.
Punch reported that the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, confirmed the CP’s condolence visit to the deceased’s family in a statement, adding that Mu’azu assured the family that justice would be served.
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