Thursday, 26 May 2016

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai pays a courtesy visit to Gov. Ambode (photos)

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, paid a courtesy visit to governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House, Ikeja, yesterday. The Governor assured him that this administration will stop at nothing in ensuring a cordial relationship and cooperation with security agencies, so as to aid the security of lives and property in the state. See more photos after the cut...

Uche Elendu shares adorable photo with her newborn daughter

Nollywood actress Uche Elendu welcomed her second child last month....

Photos: Wayne Rooney seen with a bald patch on his head

The 30 year old England Captain, who spent $15k on a hair transplant in 2011, and underwent a second procedure in 2013 seems to be in need of another operation after he was seen with a fresh bald patch when he joined his teammates for training on Wednesday. The hair of the father of 3 was noticeably thinning on top as he left The Lowry Hotel in Manchester. See another photo after the cut...

Blac Chyna & Rob Kardashian shows off $275k worth matching Rolex watches

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna took to their Snapchat accounts to flaunt 'his and hers' Rolex watches both worth $275k. See more photos after the cut...

Lagos signs N844b on 4th Mainland Bridge. 38km bridge to be completed in 3yrs without federal funding - Ambode

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to kick-start the construction of the 38km 4th Mainland Bridge, expected to bring a 14-year old dream to reality. The Bridge, which is geared towards economic growth in the State, is expected to gulp N844billion in a Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative and would be delivered in three years.

Stunning new photos of Mercy Aigbe Gentry

The yoruba actress shared these lovely photos of herself on her page. See another photo after the cut...

Photos: Blac Chyna shows off undies in sheer leggings as she visits Kardashian studios

Blac Chyna wore a pair of skin tight black leggings showing off her derriere as she was seen stopping by the 'KUWTK' studio in California on Tuesday along with Rob Kardashian and her son King Cairo

Back in March TMZ reported that Blac was going to meet with the KUWTK showrunners in order to negotiate a role on the show.

Photo: My husband impregnated my 12yr old niece, I connived with nurse for abortion

A 12-year-old girl, identified only as Favour (pictured), has been rescued by the police in the Mafoluku, Oshodi area of Lagos State, where her aunt and the husband allegedly took her to get rid of a pregnancy.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Favour had been allegedly raped several times by her aunt’s husband, identified as Johnbull Dike, before she conceived.It was learnt that while Favour was put in police’s care, a manhunt was launched for Johnbull, a tricycle rider, who fled the area after the police rescued the girl.

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Fani-Kayode's fiancée, Precious Chikwendu celebrated her birthday today

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode's fiancée and mother of his son, Precious Chikwendu, is a year older today. She shared beautiful photos of herself alongside prayers and praise for God via Instagram. What she wrote after the cut.

Police arrest some Fulani Herdsmen responsible for Nimbo community attack in Enugu (photo)

The Nigerian police have arrested five suspects namely Mohammed Zurai, Ciroma Musa, Sale Adamu, Suleiman Laute and Haruna Laute, allegedly involved in the midnight attack that left at least 20 people dead in Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Enugu State.

Amazing new photo of Jimmy Odukoya cuddling his newborn daughter

Pastor/Musician/Actor - Jimmy, son of Late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, posted this photo of himself cuddling his newborn daughter - Ariella Abimbola on IG and wrote,
"I will always carry you.... #daddysgirl #daddyduties #prouddaddy (p.s thank you all for your well wishes and congratulations!! Really appreciate you all!)"

Photos: Young VVF patients carrying bowls at Murtala Muhammad Hospital, Kano

Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development today, Wednesday, May 25, visited the VVF ward at Murtala Muhammad Hospital to check the health condition of the young patients and make some donation to them. The patients are pictured with bowls between their legs to manage the leakage.

High court orders worldwide freeze of $1.8billion in assets of Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore

 Read how Sahara Reporters reported it below...
A federal high court in Lagos has granted a Mareva injunction permitting the Nigerian government to freeze assets owned by two Nigerian businessmen Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore, and their company Atlantic Energy. The individuals are linked to former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke in a wide range shady business dealings that illegally transferred Nigerian oil assets to them and their companies.

"President Buhari's one year is a colossal waste so far" - Ayo Fayose

Ahead of President Buhari's first year in office anniversary coming up on May 29th, Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has described Buhari's stay in office as a colossal waste. He said this in a statement titled  “Petrol Price Increment as Buhari’s First Year Anniversary Gift to Nigerians” and released today May 25th. Part of the statement reads;
“Despite his electoral promise to reduce petrol pump price from the N87 per litre that he met it, President Muhammadu Buhari increased the price to N145! With this increment, Buhari has further impoverished Nigerians. Nigerians should be reminded that on April 14, 2015, President Buhari’s ally and former Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Prof. Tam David-West, told Nigerians that Gen. Mohammed Buhari (who was then President-elect), will reduce the fuel pump price from N87 to N40 per litre. Buhari did not debunk this statement made by his friend and major supporter.

'I was sexually abused & impregnated in Primary 6 by family friend' - Actress Rita Edochie reveals

Rita Edochie has revealed some shocking details about her life. Speaking today in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria after making an appearance at a seminar to end violence against children, the Nollywood veteran actress revealed how she was sexually molested at a young age by a family friend who went on to impregnate her.
“I was a victim of sexual abuse, that was when I was in primary six, I was going to the hospital and somebody called me. The boy used some diabolic means and sexually violated me, when I could not see my period, I refused to tell my mother, because she was very strict.

Actress Oge Okoye fierce in new photos

The actress shared the photos on her IG page.

Chris Brown's Babymama, Nia denies reports that she tried to seek sole custody of their daughter

There were reports today that Chris Brown was victorious in Court after the mother of his child, Nia Guzman filed a lawsuit to restrict his custody of their daughter Royalty, because of his alleged drug use and affiliation with violent gangs. Nia just took to her Instagram page to deny that her motive was to separate her daughter from her father.

Actress Maureen Ihua shares stunning new photos

 She shared the photos on her Instagram page. See more after the cut...

Lovely photo of Beyonce, her father and Blue Ivy

Beyonce's father Mathew Knowles, pictured in a loving embrace with his daughter and grandchild, Blue Ivy.

FG saves N50bn as it cuts off 43,000 ghost workers, cuts down on allowances

The Head of the Continuous Audit team of the Federal Government, Mohammed Dikwa says the Federal government has saved up to N50 billion through the audit of security agencies payroll and has been able to cut off 43, 000 ghost workers from its payroll.

Dikwa said this at a meeting between the Continuous Audit team, Minister of Finance and Heads of Para-Military agencies to discuss ways to clean up the payroll of the security agencies, in Abuja yesterday May 24th;

Court of Appeal denies Nnamdi Kanu bail

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the decision of the Federal High Court to deny the bail application of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. In its ruling this morning, the three man panel of the Appeal court led by Justice Abdul Aboki, ruled that the lower court was right in denying Kanu bail considering the nature and the circumstances of his case.

Why is our generation more interested in looking successful than working for it - J Martins asks

 The singer asked the question on his Instagram page this afternoon. He shared the photo above and wrote;
"Morning friends please help me answer this question, Why is it that this our generation is more interested in looking successful than working for that success and wait for it to materialise with God Almighty blessing the works of their hands?".

Cute photo of Mikel Obi with one of his twin girls

Lovely!

Court dismisses Olisa Metuh's application to travel to the UK for medical attention

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ‎has dismissed an application filed by former spokesperson of PDP, Olisa Metuh asking for permission to travel to the UK for 5-weeks for medical checkup.

Metuh whose poor health condition caused his trial to be stalled last Thursday May 19th, had applied for permission to travel for treatment of an undisclosed ailment.

Switzerland to return $230m stolen funds to Nigeria

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has revealed that there are plans by the Swiss government to return a non-contentious fund of about $230 million to Nigeria. Onyeama made this known while briefing journalists at a conference in Abuja to give a scorecard of the achievements of President Buhari’s administration in the last one year.

If speaking out against my brother will save a life and make him a better man, then I am not sorry - 'April' Joju Muse

The upcoming actress was left injured after her younger brother, who is just 19-year-old, assaulted her over an argument, three days ago. Revealing what triggered the incident, she said, "It was because I told him to do the dishes he left since Friday. And he was to return to school on Sunday morning. I'll stop here. May the devil not creep into your homes."

April also responded to criticisms she was getting for 'disgracing' herself and family by sharing what happened via Social Media. See what she wrote after the cut...

Oil Marketers assure Nigerians of a fall in petrol pump price soon

Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) have assured Nigerians that they will soon experience a fall in the pump price of petrol. Obafemi Olawore, the Executive Secretary of the association, stated this at a press conference in Lagos yesterday May 24th.

“I’m assuring Nigerians that pump price of petrol will soon drop as against claims that it will rise above the present band. Price won’t go up as long as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is bringing in products. Although, we are expected to source for dollars at the parallel market but the good news is that we are getting dollars from our upstream divisions"he said

Photos: Jennifer Obayuwana's birthday party

Billionaire daughter and director of Luxury shop, Polo Avenue, Jennifer Obayuwana, turned a year older two days ago and threw a party to mark the special day. Her friends and family including the wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Wuraola, Ene Lawani and others were there. See more photos after the cut...

DSTV removes Caitlyn Jenner's "I am Cait' reality show following serious complaints from Nigerians

MultiChoice Nigeria, owners of Dstv have removed “I Am Cait” from its E! Entertainment channel’s Schedule after many Nigerians complained about the show. ‎A statement released by the satellite TV company yesterday May 24th, say they are aware of the concerns raised by some of their viewers regarding the programme “I Am Cait”, a reality series about Caitlyn Jenner’s transgender journey.

According to the statement, the decision for it to be pulled down was taken after an instruction from the National Broadcasting Commission NBC. Many Nigerians had complained that the show was not good for their children to watch...

The real reason Tamar Braxton was fired from The Real

This is one of the most talked about issue in the US right now. Singer Tamar Braxton has been fired from day-time talk show The Real which was confirmed on Sunday. New details have now leaked on the many reasons Tamar got fired. Read after the cut..