Welcome to Oghenemaga Otewu's Blog: 2017-01-15

Wednesday 25 January 2017

"Most just need a little and will excel" Femi Kuti writes as his adopted son graduates from UNILAG

Nigerian afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti shared a photo of himself, sister, Yemi and his son who graduated today from the University of Lagos.

"My Son "Kwame Joseph"who I've taken care of since his JSS 2 ,graduated today in Unilag (he has made me very proud)he has proven to me that most just need a little & will excel" he captioned the photo.

Two Kenyan and 90 Somalis deported from the United States

A plane carrying 90 Somalis and two Kenyans landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday, January 25, after deportation from the United States.

Immigration and airport officials confirmed the arrival of the group but no details were immediately available on reasons for their deportation.

Earlier today, 2face Idibia announced on Instagram that there will be a massive nationwide protest on February 5, 2017 against the Nigerian Government. Now he's getting more support from fellow musicians. Burna Boy tweeted this afternoon that 'he's ready to die for the cause'.

Barack and Michelle Obama have been pictured for the first time since the former first couple left the White House. The power couple arrived in the British Virgin Islands after jetting in to the Caribbean on Richard Branson's plane. They also posed with staff at Terrence B Lettsome International Airport, the islands' main airport, on Monday night after a flight from California.

On the 25th of January 2016, comedian Bovi lost his mum Margaret Ugboma at the age of 58.In an emotionally-laden post, the comedian paid a tribute to the woman who meant the world to him.

"Bovi o! It's mummy o! She's not breathing o"! Those where the first words that hit me when I picked up the phone call. It was 7pm, jan 25th 2016. I was parked outside the palms, patiently waiting for my movie time before making my way into the building. But how was this possible?

Pretty woman!

'There’s still so much I want to say to you’ - Yvonne Nelson writes late dad

The Ghanaian actress who recently lost her dad, just confirmed it with this touching words…

Rest In Peace Father ❤. This picture was taken on the 6th of this month..., i have only two pictures with my Father, and this is one of them.....so much I wanted to talk about.....so much I wanted to say.....but God knows best....I know you are in

Black Chyna looks like a doll in new racy photos of her dressed in nude coloured lingerie and a gold robe. And of course that's her nipples you are seeing. See more photos after the cut...

Stunning!

Recovering anorexic shares before and after photo with inspiring words

An Instagram user, Connie who had eating disorder for 10 years took to her page to share her before and after photo in order to inspire people who are in the same situation she was in. She wrote;

Firstly I want to say this is not a look how skinny I was or look how well I've done post. This is to hopefully show you that no matter how lost you are in your own head, it is possible to escape! It is possible to find happiness again!

A distraught American, has called out a Kenyan lady who stole his valuables, offering $2,ooo for her arrest. He took to Facebook to share information about the things stolen by the woman identified as Njeri Kamau
In his Facebook post, the American known as Mr. Forrester claimed Njeri vanished with his wallet which contained important documents and $3400 in cash. According to him he could care less about the cash, all he needs back are his documents.

Jennifer Lopez shows off killer curves in tight outfit

47 year old JLo showed off her envy-inducing figure in a matching skintight ensemble as she lay alluringly across a quilted chair.

ICPC recovers 40 vehicles from former Directors in the Federal Ministry of Water Resources

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC, today displayed 40 vehicles they had recovered from former Directors in the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. More photos after the cut...

Following the attempted arrest earlier this morning of Apostle Johnson Suleman, the president and founder of Omega Fire Ministry worldwide by officials from the Department of State Security (SSS), the church management has issued a press release condemning the development.

The statement jointly signed by Dr. Sule Emmanuel, senior pastor, OFM South Africa Churches and Director of Media (OFM Worldwide) and Barrister Samuel Amune Esq, Coordinator, OFM Legal Team Worldwide, reads;

Inspector General of Police, Idris Ibrahim, is in the UK on the invitation of the Metropolitan Police UK. This is contrary to earlier reports that he is in the UK to pay a visit to Buhari who is there on vacation.

Ewatomilola, an eyewitness who came across the accident this morning, shared details. May her soul rest in peace..Amen. Read what Ewa wrote about the accident after the cut...

Journalist Sainey MK Marenah confirmed this from the President in Dakar, Senegal today. Adama Barrow will be returning home tomorrow, Thursday, 26 January 2017 to take charge of the country, after spending two weeks away due to political crises.

According to Marenah, the president described his stay outside Gambia as 'productive and in the best interest of Gambians.'

Photos: Drake pictured on a date with a hot chick

Isn't he supposed to be dating JLo? The rapper was photographed enjoying the company of a hot French model named Rosee at a Japanese restaurant in Amsterdam on Monday.

Read what he wrote below...

I guess it about time I break my silence on this matter. From 1967 to 1970 my youth was scandalised with the horrors of the Nigerian civil war. I was never on the front line as a fighting soldier, but I was in the boys’ brigade transmitting from the naval headquarters then in Oguta. With the daily air raids and the smell of death all around us, we were thankful everyday we managed to stay alive.

Nollywood actress and mother of three shared these beautiful photos with her husband and captioned it;

"My Boyfriend teases me all the time. hmmmm with the kids in school it's goofing time but he promised to take for lunch jor#notperfectbuthappy#"

US govt reviewing Barack Obama admin's last-minute decision to send Palestinians $221m

The United States Department has revealed that it's going to review Barack Obama's last minute decision to defy congressional Republicans and release $221M aid to Palestine last week.

Just hours before Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday, former secretary of State, John Kerry announced that Obama's administration will release the money to Palestine territory but the State Department has said it will review the aid and see if it falls in line with Trump's administration policies.

A newly-built Bel Air mansion has been listed for sale for $250 million in the US, making it the most expensive home currently on offer on the American market.

The extravagant 38,000 square foot property features 12 bedrooms, 21 bathrooms, five bars and three kitchens and it comes complete with its own moat, four-lane bowling alley and an 85-foot Italian glass infinity pool fitted with an hydraulic theater-sized movie screen.

According to Instagram user, Chygoz who shared the photo, the 10 year old boy's name is Olakekan and he is a barber. He charges 1k per barbing and is the most sort after in the salon where he works. He wrote;

"Meet Olalekan, the wonder kid barber responsible for my cut. He's 10 years old, in JSS1 and he earns atleast 5,000 naira daily from barbing..... Parents please stop training your children like toys. Those little kids you see at home have more in them than you can imagine... Help their future, give them a chance."

Here's how Nigerians are reacting to Apostle Suleman, Fayose and the failed DSS arrest

Earlier today, news broke that Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose foiled an attempt by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) from arresting Apostle Johnson Suleman of The Omega Fire Ministries World wide in Ado Ekiti (Read here).

Now, Apostle Suleman is currently a trending topic on Nigerian Twitter with mixed reactions trailing his foiled arrest. See more reactions after the cut...

Reuters is reporting that Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders today that includes a suspension of visas for citizens of Syria and six other Middle Eastern and African countries. This was revealed by congressional aides and immigration experts, who asked not to be named, briefed on the matter.

Former TV host and actress LaLa Anthony looked stunning in a black see-through dress as she attended the BET premiere of the New Edition Biopic in LA on Monday!

If I spend one day with security operatives, the damage that will happen to Nigeria will take one year to repair - Apostle Johnson Suleman threatens

Senior Pastor of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, who was almost arrested last night by DSS Operatives in Ekiti state, has threatened that if he spends one day with security operatives, the damage that will happen to Nigeria will take one year to repair.

According to him, he has churches in 42 countries and he has alerted them. He says if he is arrested, the Nigerian embassies in those countries will suffer for it.

Reacting to Buhari's letter to the Senate on why he cannot sack and prosecute indicted SGF, Babachir Lawal, co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Group, Aisha Yesufu, called on him to resign. See more of her tweets after the cut.

Following the continuous rise in the cost of living and economic meltdown in the country, music legend 2face Idibia announced on his Instagram account that there will be a massive nationwide protest on the 5th of February against the Nigerian Govt. He's calling for good governance, urgent explanation into why the economy is getting worse etc. Read what he wrote after the cut...

Nelly and his longtime girlfriend, Shantell Jackson who are currently in Paris, France seem to be having a great time in the city of love. Shantell shared the photos and wrote:"First Time in Paris...... Finally got to see the Eiffel Tower!!!!" See more photos after the cut..

Rob Kardasian's baby girl is a cutie...

College photo of Bill and Hillary Clinton

They've really come a long way..

Lady narrates how a Nigerian guy scammed her of $200 few years ago

A twitter user with the name, Curate sex, narrated how a Nigerian who claimed to be an Italian duped her of $200 few years ago. According to the lady, the man added her on Facebook and after few months of chatting began to profess love and even promised to marry her and bring her to Italy. See the rest of her chats below..

15-year-old Quamari Barnes was stabbed repeatedly before he collapsed close to the gate of his school in the presence of screaming classmates.
Quamari was attacked as he waited at a bus stop in Willesden at 3.30pm yesterday afternoon, before being chased back towards his school, Capital City Academy. He never made it to the school, but collapsed just yards away. Multiple stab wounds were found on him after he collapsed.

Twitter user, Lord Shark took to his page to shower praises and appreciate his wife. He narrated how he slid into her DM and how she stood by him when he had nothing. See the rest of his tweets below..

Comedian Chelsea Handler, took a swipe at the US First Lady Melania Trump, saying that she can barely speak English, in an interview with Variety, after she led the women's march on Saturday.
During the Saturday, January 21, video interview with Variety’s Elizabeth Wagmeister, Chelsea ridiculed the idea of sitting down with either the POTUS, Dnald Trump or his Slovenian-born wife, Melania for her Netflix talk show. She said:

14-year old teenager, Nakia Venant committed suicide via live broadcast from the bathroom of her foster home in Miami, Florida. The teenager used a homemade noose to commit suicide while friends watched it Live. Sunday.Administrators with the Florida Department of Children & Families confirmed that both child welfare administrators and the Miami Gardens Police Department are investigating her death.

The reality star and makeup entrepreneur shared this racy new photo of herself on Instagram. See another photo after the cut...

Ahead of 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has agreed on a harmonized timetable with other examination bodies in the country to have a hitch free examination.

As shared by Timi Dakolo and Busola Dakolo on their respective IG accounts. Fine woman! See another photo after the cut...

A man from San Francisco spent $100k to alter his p*nis with the hopes of giving women maximum pleasure. He claims his new p*nis is guaranteed to please women and shared a photo of the outcome of the modification on Reddit. See it for yourself after the cut. Warning: Open carefully...

So far in Chicago, Illinois, there have been 228 shootings with 42 dead this year alone. President Donald Trump who has always complained about the frequent shootings and deaths of people in the city took to his Twitter account to warn the city, targeting its Mayor, Rahm Emanuel who is democrat, to do something about it or he will send the feds. Then he congratulated Fox News and mocked CNN. Read what he tweeted after the cut..

Daar Communicaions released a press statement in regards to a fake AIT Facebook account which announced the supposed death of President Buhari who is currently on vacation in London. Read statement after the cut...

The comedian shared this photo of himself rocking agbada and wrote;

"I hereby declare myself the president of the federal republic of Nigeria (online) . There are two Nigerias: one in reality, the other in virtual reality. (Social media) i will be running a unitary system of government but at the same time allow for a confederal state.

Five children, Tori? Wow, well done to her. The actress and her husband Dean McDermott are expecting their 5th child, a boy. She's been showing off her baby bump on Instagram.

The couple are parents to 9-year-old Liam, 8-year-old Stella, 5-year-old Hattie, and 4-year-old Finn. Dean is also dad to 18-year-old Jack from a previous marriage.

Nigerian rapper, Rugged Man reacts to President Buhari being on vacation

Ruggedman aka Ruggedy Baba took to his Instagram page to react to the president being on vacation while some things are going awry. Read what he wrote after the cut...

Nigerian rapper Ruggedman aka Ruggedy Baba took to his Instagram page to react to the president being on vacation while some things are going awry. Read what he wrote after the cut...