Friday, 10 February 2017

Internet scam: Benin fraudster bags 2 years imprisonment

A Federal High Court, sitting in Benin-City, Edo State on Thursday convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment to a fraudster, one Osagie Aghedo Bliss (alias Julbert Stefan, Nesta Gilbert, Isak Krister and Fredrick Cruso) for conspiracy and obtaining by false pretense.

Afghan death toll from heavy snowfall and avalanches hits 191

The death toll from avalanches and freezing weather conditions across Afghanistan has risen to 191, officials said Friday, as rescue operations were underway in the worst-affected areas.

Twenty-two provinces in Afghanistan have been blanketed by days of heavy snowfall, triggering avalanches, destroying buildings and leaving many trapped in their snowbound homes.

Aww! Zahra Buhari and husband Ahmed Indimi loved up in new photos

President Buhari's daughter, Zahra and her husband are picture perfect in new photos. They seem to be a very playful couple. Another photo after the cut...

Muslim clerics in Borno state begin 10-day fasting and prayers for Buhari's health

Some Muslims clerics in Maiduguri, Borno, have begun a 10-day fasting and prayer session to seek God's intervention regarding President Buhari's health.

Spokesperson of the muslim clerics, Malam Uma Bolori, told newsmen that President Buhari deserves their prayers for helping to stop the incessant attacks by Boko Haram members in their state;

Check out the cake Khloe Kardashian got to celebrate officially dropping 'Odom' from her last name

Khloe Kardashian officially removed her ex-husband's surname, Odom from her name and her assistant got her this cake to celebrate it. The cake is designed as a driver's licence bearing her maiden name. See more photos after the cut..

Governor Shettima buys house for IDP nursing mom who lost her husband and parents in Boko Haram attack (photos)

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima bought which he gave to an IDP woman and her infant child in a special presentation programme held at the House located at Bolori area of Maiduguri. The woman, Halima Algoni was spotted by the Governor during a special ceremony and presentation of relief materials donated by a Kano based group of Ulamas at the Elmiskin IDPs centre, Maiduguri last month.

Photos: Man with very long braids spotted in Onitsha market, Anambra

 Lol... See more photos after the cut..

Singer Lil Kesh shows off new hairstyle

Lil Kesh showed off the new hairstyle via snapchat. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Oba of Lagos visits Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the state house

Oba of Lagos state, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, paid a visit to the Vice President,Yemi Osinbajo, at the state house Abuja, yesterday February 9th. See more photos after the cut...

FIFA unveils it's official Mascot for 2017 U-17 World Cup in India

 As shared on their website.

Kylie Jenner loses trade mark battle for the name 'Kylie' to Kylie Minogue

Kylie Jenner came out the loser in a trademark battle with international singer Kylie Minogue and she is really sore about it.

Jenner initially filed a US trademark application for the name 'Kylie' in 2014 but Minogue responded with an opposition letter to Jenner's request in 2016.

'3-0'- Hillary Clinton mocks Trump after the 3rd judge blocks his immigration ban

Hillary Clinton took to her Twitter account to mock President Donald Trump after his administration's ban on Immigration from 7 Muslim controlled countries was reversed by three different court judges.

Corrupt police, Army, Customs officers to blame for high cost of food' - Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh says

Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, has blamed corrupt military officers stationed at various high ways who demand bribes from drivers of trucks carrying food stuffs from one part of the country to another, as one of the major reasons for the recent hike in food prices.

Nnamdi Kanu is so obsessed with Biafra that he would gladly sacrifice me and our kids - Wife says

In an exclusive interview with ThisDay, Mrs Uchechi Nnamdi Kanu, wife of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who is presently being tried for alleged treasonable felony among other charges, says her husband is so obsessed with the Biafran struggle to the point that he would gladly sacrifice her, their children and other family members,  if it is what it would take to actualize the struggle. Read excerpts of the interview below:

Photos of Chimamanda Adichie at the Foreign Affairs Symposium at Johns Hopkins University

Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is one of the speakers at the ongoing 2017 Foreign Affairs Symposium holding at Johns Hopkins University. See more photos after the cut...

Stunning new photos of Oyo state governor's daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi

 The mother of three looks beautiful in these photos. Another after the cut...

Photos: Mob drag female child killer out of cell and throw her into bonfire

A woman who was being held in a police cell in Brazil for starting a fire that killed a 2-year-old boy was on Tuesday dragged out by a group of about 500 people who overpowered the police then proceeded to throw the woman into a bonfire.

The woman was dragged along the floor by her hair, all the way outside to a burning car and was forced into the fire. Everyone around recorded the incident on their phones and made no move to help her until the police called for reinforcement and a troop of full military police arrived that the woman was rescued.

Mum rapes 4-year-old son and streams the act live online

India Kirksey, 20, from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has been arrested for raping her four-year-old son, filming it and broadcasting it live online.
Kirksey appeared at Hamilton County jail, where police claimed she admitted performing a sex act on the young child.
Kirksey's sick act was brought to the attention of the authorities after someone 1,000 miles away in Texas watched the abuse and contacted the Department of Job and Family Services (JFS) in Ohio.

Femi Fani Kayode's wife Precious steps out in style

Femi Fani Kayode's wife and mum of one, Precious looked stunning as she stepped out yesterday. Another photo after the cut..

CAN realeases press statement on Pres. Buhari's health

This is a press statement released by Evangelist( Barr.) Kwamkur Samuel, Director of Legal and Public Affairs, CAN in regards to the President's health.
"The Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) is deeply concerned about the ongoing national conversation on the absence of the President due to ill- health. We wish to call on all Nigerians to join hands in prayers for the quick and full recovery of Mr. President and his safe return to Nigeria instead of dwelling on the needless rumour mongering on the President's health.

'See you in Court'- Trump tweets after losing appeal to travel ban

He  tweeted this after he lost the appeal to have his travel ban reinstated. Next step is the Supreme court.

John Legend shares cute photo with his daughter Luna

John Legend shared this adorable photo of him in the kitchen with his daughter Luna. Luna is so cute!

Adorable photo of Penelope Disick and her cousin, Dream Kardashian

Cute!

Federal appeals court denies President Trump's appeal to reinstate travel ban

A federal appeals court has refused to reinstate President Donald Trump's travel ban on seven predominantly Muslim nations, unanimously rejecting the administration's claim of presidential authority and questioning its motives. The panel of three judges from the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to block a lower-court ruling that suspended the ban and allowed previously barred travelers to enter the U.S.

Missing Nigerian woman Folashade Fashinas and daughter found safe and sound in London

Folashade Fashinas, 34, and her seven-year-old daughter, who had been missing from her home in Greenwich, London since January 20th, have been found safe and sound.
Source: METROPOLITAN POLICE UK

Rapper Drake receives autographed photo from former President Obama

Drake who is currently on tour in the UK, received this autographed photo of himself, Barack and Malia Obama from the former President himself. He shared the photo via Instagram and wrote;

Confirmed! George and wife Amal Clooney are expecting twins

Talk show host, Julie Chen from "The Talk" confirmed rumours that the Clooneys are expecting twins. She confirmed that actor, George Clooney, 55, and his pregnant wife, international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, 39, are expecting twins, a boy and a girl, even though the couple still haven't publicly made any comment about Amal being pregnant.

Chrissy Teigen shows off John Legend's awards shelf

American RnB singer, John Legend's wife/model, Chrissy Teigen proudly showed off his collection of the prestigious Grammy awards and more.

Lovely maternity photo of a breast cancer survivor

Wow! Brave woman.

Tiwa Savage pictured with P. Diddy, DJ Khaled and Emeli Sande in LA ahead of the Grammys

The songstress who is in LA celebrating Grammy Week activities attended DJ Khaled's album title announcement event. She is pictured P.Dddy, DJ Khaled and Emeli Sande. See more photos after the cut...