That Andrew Yakubu - Charly Boy

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The other day I was in the midst of what I thought were reasonable people, some lawyers, engineers, real estate guy's and as usual the topic of conversation was our dear country Nigeria.

When someone said, " Abegi president Buhari should bring back our corruption" To my surprise, everybody was laughing. I missed the joke but I could swear the speaker was expressing the sentiment of the people I was with who were engulfed in a Mumu laughter.

South Africans burn Nigerian houses in Johannesburg

Residents of Rosettenville in Johannesburg on Saturday, February 11, went on a rampage burning 10 houses they allege belonged to Nigerians running drug dens and brothels in South Africa.

According to the angry residents, they said Nigerians have been running illegitimate businesses in the country.

Celine Dion dazzles in Zuhair Murad gown at the 2017 Grammys

The singer, stunned in this dazzling Zahir Murad number for the 59th annual Grammy awards show. See another photo after the cut...

Photos/Video: Davido attends church, shares testimony

Yesterday, Davido attended the Redeemed Christian Church of God parish, RCCG, City of David, Victoria Island, Lagos where he shared his testimony with other Christian faithfuls. He earlier revealed he missed church the previous week because of weed.

Donald Trump to speak with President Buhari today

Africa correspondent for The Globe and Mail, Geoffrey York has revealed Donald Trump will speak with President Buhari of Nigeria and Jacob Zuma of South Africa. See more tweets after the cut.

Final year student, five others killed in fatal accident along Owerri-Okigwe road

Six people including a final year student of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, were killed when a  Hilux truck rammed into a tricycle, popularly known as Keke, last Friday morning, on the ever busy Owerri- Okigwe Express road in Imo State.

Four passengers died instantly while the student identified as one Bright Ononiwu, and the keke driver passed away the following day in the Hospital.

Photo: Thugs storm Osun High Court and burn it to the ground

On Monday, the Osun State High Court in Ilesa, was reportedly stormed by yet to be identified hoodlums, who set the place ablaze. According to Punch, the hoodlums invaded the court at around 6:00am and set ablaze the Court 2 which is one of the courts handling some sensitive cases.

Sources at the court said the hoodlums also wet the registry of the court with petrol but left without torching that section.

Majek Fashek to sue Timi Dakolo for N100m over ‘copyright infringement’

Nigerian music legend, Majek Fashek is set to drag Timi Dakolo to court . His manager, Uzoma Day Omenka, said they would be suing Timi Dakolo for using Majek’s all time hit, ‘Send down the rain’ without authorization.

He said before the end of March after their return from a trip to the United Kingdom, they would file the suit unless Dakolo can provide proof of authorization by any representative of Majek.

43-year-old father faces prosecution for inflicting injuries on 2 of his children in Plateau

43 year old father of three, Christopher Sule, has been arrested and will be facing prosecution under the Child’s Right Act for physically assaulting two of his children and causing the minors' serious bodily injuries.

According to the Management Committee Chairman of the Jos South Local Government Area, Augustine Pwakim, Christopher will be made to face the law for violating the Child right act which has been enacted in the state.

Adele confirms she's secretly married and slams estranged dad in Grammy Awards speech

Singer, Adele has confirmed that she secretly married her long term partner, Simon Konecki. She made this revelation during her Grammy Awards speech. The singer who won five awards was emotional as she took to the stage to accept the award for best album.

She thanked her "husband" gesturing towards partner Simon Konecki who watched from the audience, saying

Footballer, Onazi Ogenyi recovers after a successful surgery (photo)

Super Eagles player, Ogenyi Onazi just revealed to the media that he had a surgery, which turned out successful. Sharing a photo from his hospital bed, Onazi on Instagram wrote: "Thank God for a successful surgery no cause for alarm will be set for Monday #determinedtosucceed #ooe"

Nigerian crossdresser, Bayo wears G-string in new pic as he shares Val message with everyone

Nigerian cross dresser, Bayo has released a new photo showing him rocking nothing but a G-string. He also has a message for everyone this Valentine season. Read his epic letter below...

Life is too short to waste any amount of time wondering what other people think about you. In the first place , if they had better things going on in their lives, They wouldn't have time to sit around and talk about you. What's important to me is not other people's opinions to me, but what's important to me is my opinion of myself.When you are different, sometimes you don't see the millions of people who accept you for what you are.

Lady narrates how her grandmum who was pronounced dead came back to life

MTV Base VJ, Kola took to her IG to share a photo of her grandmother whom she said was pronounced dead. She wrote:

"While I was at church today I got really devastating news. My great grandmother on my father's side died this morning. She was believed to be between 105 to 115 years old. She had a long life, and although every moment of it may not have been the greatest, she never gave up hope. Hope in God, her family, and all that they could achieve. Ma ma, I love you so much and may your spirit rest in perfect peace.

First lady of Bayelsa state, Racheal Dickson returns home with her quadruplets (photos)

First lady of Bayelsa State, Racheal Dickson, returned home yesterday after welcoming a set of quadruplets, a boy and three girls, in the US last September. They were received at the state house by her husband, Seriake Dickson, family members, friends and government officials. See more photos after the cut...

Customers complain that Kylie Jenner's eyeshadow kits gives them headaches

Media reports claim that at least 15 people filed complaints within the past 2 weeks with the Better Business Bureau, claiming they smelled "chemicals and glue" when opening Kylie's Royal Peach Eyeshadow Palette which sells for $45.

Customers described the odor as "spray paint" or "paint thinner," and one said it stunk so bad she put the whole package outside her house.

Eric Arubayi's brother reveals consumption of expired malaria drugs caused his death

On Saturday Feb. 11th, West African idol 2nd runner up, Eric Arubayi died after a brief illness. His brother, Derrick Arubayi has revealed that he took expired malaria drugs which led to his death. Speaking to Vanguard, Derrick revealed that Eric had been sick with malaria and typhoid and things got worse after he took the expired drugs. It led to liver failure which eventually led to his death.

IPOB members accuse FG of planning to assassinate their leader, Nnamdi Kanu

Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, have alleged that there are plans by the Federal government to stage-manage a terror attack at the Kuje prison where their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will be killed. The group made the allegation in a statement released by two of its spokespersons, Emma Nmezu and Dr. Clifford Iroanya, yesterday February 12th.

“The assassination will be carried out in the form of a stage-managed prison escape of detained Boko Haram terrorists.

Asisat Oshoala signs for Chinese club

Reigning CAF African Women's player of the year, Asisat Oshoala, has joined Chinese club, Dalian Quanjian for a yet to be disclosed mega money deal.

The Arsenal ladies player, who won the FA cup last season with the London Club, raised eyebrows when she refused to turn up for pre-season with the club and has now joined the likes of Mikel obi and John Ighalo to dump the English league for the super rich Chinese league. She recently granted an interview where she denied joining or wanting to join any Chinese club. Congrats to her.

Federal government confirms whistle-blowers will take 2.5 to 5% of total loot recovered

The federal government has confirmed whistle-blowers are entitled to 2.5 -5% of total amount recovered .A statement by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the

“whistle-blower policy has started yielding fruit as it has so far led to the recovery of US$151 million and N8billion in looted funds”.

Meet 22-year-old Shamma Al Mazrui, the World’s Youngest Minister

In February 2016, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appointed Shamma Al Mazrui as the country’s youth minister.
The announcement officially made 22-year-old Mazrui the world’s youngest minister.

This photo of Beyonce, her mum and daughter Blue Ivy is everything!

Beautiful!

Thousands of Mexicans protest against Donald Trump in Mexico City

In the face of Trump's anti-Mexico rhetoric, 20,000 Mexicans took to the streets of the capital, Mexico city in defiance at the President's hostility towards them. Most of all, they were protesting against his plans for a border wall and increased deportations.

They also stood against the pressure he is putting on U.S. corporations to provide jobs in the United States, not Mexico. Demonstrators carried Mexican flags and dressed in white as a sign of unity.

#BBNaija - Meet fake housemate, actress and comedienne, Ese Eriata

Ese Eriata was one of the people introduced into the Big Brother Naija house after an eviction show yesterday. However, she's a fake contestant sent to shake up the house and the contestants are unaware of this.

No one can accuse President Buhari of fraud, corruption and stealing' - Buhari's aide on political affairs, Femi Ojudu

Special Adviser to President Buhari on Political affairs, Femi Ojudu, says that no one can accuse President Buhari of fraud, corruption and stealing in his administration.

Speaking to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, Ojudu said President Buhari is a honest and patriotic Nigerian who is committed to the growth of the country.

Full list of winners at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards

Adele won a total of five awards at the Grammys, including album, record and song of the year beating Beyoncé in the top three categories with her comeback album “25”. She even broke one of her awrds into two so she could give the other half to Beyoncé. Below is a full list of the winners:

Don Jazzy reacts to the eviction of Coco Ice 'Protect your nipples'

Coco Ice who has now been  evicted from the Big Brother Naija house played the Truth and Dare game. During, the game she showed off her nipples and even gave Bassey a chance to suck on it. Despite her kind gesture, she was still evicted. Don Jazzy tweeted about it advicing you all to protect your nipples.

Itsekiri politicians from different parties pay solidarity visit to Ibori

Members of the Itsekiri political class from different parties led by Warri billionaire, Ayiri Emami, on Saturday, paid a solidarity visit to James Ibori in his country home, Oghara. See more photos after the cut...

Woman quits job in bid to reach 193 countries

An intrepid traveller has broken a world record by becoming the fastest person to travel to all 196 countries in the world in the space of just 18 months and 26 days. Globetrotter Cassie De Pecol, 27, from Washington, Connecticut, embarked on her journey in July 2015 and  has just reached the end of her epic mission to visit all 193 sovereign nations plus Taiwan, Kosovo and Palestine.

She quit her 'unfulfilling' corporate job in 2012 and has been travelling since July 2015, funded by a mixture of 'planning, saving money, obtaining sponsors and endorsements'.

Blue Ivy cheers on as she watches her mum perform on stage at the 2017 Grammys

Beyonce and Jay Z's daughter, Blue Ivy, watched with pride as her mum performed at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Sunday. The five-year-old jumped from her seat and ran over as Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, John Legend and Neil Diamond all sang Sweet Caroline at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and she clapped excitedly as her mum performed. See more photos after the cut..

Whistle blower claims former NNPC boss had four safes and not one as reported

The whistle-blower who informed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC about the foreign currencies hidden in a safe by former managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Andrew Yakubu, claims there were four safes and not one as reported by EFCC.
The anti graft agency on February 3, raided Andrew’s house in a Kaduna slum, Sabon Tasha where they discovered a safe with a staggering sum of $9,777,000 and another sum of £74,000.