Monday, 27 February 2017

Photos: Ayiri Emami visits James Ibori with children

Warri Billionaire, Chief Ayiri Emami today visited former Delta State Governor, James Ibori who just returned to Nigeria after serving a prison term in the United Kingdom. Emami visited with his children. Since the return of Ibori, prominent Deltans have been besieging his house to welcome him home.

Brazilian model slaps presenter who grabbed her bum on live TV

This is the moment a bikini model lashed out at a presenter with wandering hands as he demonstrated how to apply suncream.

Brazilian TV bosses opted for a bizarre combination of a pretty brunette in a tanga bikini bottom, tiny top and high heels and a cheeky male presenter to teach viewers how to protect themselves from sunburn.

Game of Thrones star Neil Fingleton has died of heart failure at the age of 36

Neil was once named as Britain’s tallest man, the 7ft 7in star played Mag the Mighty in the fantasy series and also took on roles in X-Men: First Class and Jupiter Ascending.  

105 passengers escape death as Aircraft tyre burst at Lagos airport

A Boeing 737 aircraft belonging to Air Peace on Monday suffered a burst tyre while preparing for take-off at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. The incident occurred at about 11am forcing the pilot to abort the flight. The aircraft was to convey 105 passengers from Lagos to Abuja.
The airline’s spokesman, Mr Christian Iwarah who confirmed the incident, said no serious damage was done to the aircraft and no passenger was injured.

Graphic photos: All passengers including two corps members dead in an accident at Warri

All passengers of a Jetta car including two corps members have lost their lives in an accident which occurred yesterday along Mountain of Fire camp ground along Warri/Sapele road, Delta state.

 According to reports, the accident occurred after a jeep going at a high speed veered off it's lane and collided with the Jetta car. See the graphic photos after the cut...

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty and Mr 2kay spotted at Lagos Polo club

Yesterday, Nigerian singer, Mr 2kay was spotted with his rumored boo and ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty at the Lagos Polo club

The duo came into the venue together as special guests, holding hands as they made their way to the VIP section where they sat and were all cuddly, looking into each other's eyes and all.

Armed robber pretending to be a land seller arrested in Delta state

The Delta state police command have arrested a suspected armed robber, Gift Ogoni, pictured above, who pretended to be a land seller only to rob his victim. Read the press statement from the police after the cut...

Mahershala Ali becomes the first ever Muslim actor to win an Oscar

Last night, Mahershala Ali took home the first Oscar of the night, securing the best supporting actor trophy for his role as Juan in Barry Jenkins' "Moonlight" ahead of other actors in the category like  Patel, Jeff Bridges for Hell or High Water and Michael Shannon for Nocturnal Animals.

Kano State Govt spends N200 million on mass wedding for 1,520 couples (photos)

The wedding which took place on Sunday, February 26th, was the first under Governor Umar Ganduje's administration.

At least 3,000 couples were screened before 1,520 were selected as first batch of the exercise, said the governor.

Singer, Diamond Platnumz’s babymama, Zari, replies people stressing themselves over her life

Tanzania singer, Diamond Platnumz’s babymama, Zari, took to IG this morning to reply people monitoring her life. She wrote:
"Out here wondering if some people had hobbies or jobs or lives before I started dating your home boy. It's very sad that a person will waste their entire time, energy, to mention a few, thoughts plotting the next post or abuse or whatever it is that you are doing about me.

Beautiful girl living with HIV shares her joy at having lived longer than she expected

A brave 21-year-old girl living with HIV shared the story of how she discovered she was HIV positive at 14 and thought she had very little time left. Now she is about turning 22 and is still living a full life.

Saidy Brown who refers to herself as an HIV victor, refusing to live as a victim, has been hailed by most Twitter users as brave for coming out with her story to encourage others. See screenshot of her tweet below...

Actress Halima Abubakar claps back at followers who called her out for flaunting her backside

Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar shared the pic above on her IG page and some off her followers felt it was inappropriate. She took her time to reply everybody who called her out. Read the comments after the cut...

Photos: Olusegun Obasanjo arrives Kaduna International Airport and is received by Governor El-Rufai

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, is currently in Kaduna for a one-day working visit. Upon his arrival at the Kaduna International Airport, he was received by the Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai. See more photos after the cut...

Caitlyn Jenner steps out in a short-sleeved gown for Elton John's annual Oscars bash (photos)

Transgender star, Caitlyn Jenner wore this short-sleeved Rachel Gilbert gown for Elton John's annual Oscars bash in West Hollywood, California. More photos after the cut...

'I will be your worst nightmare' - New Democrats chairman replies Trump's congratulatory message

The newly elected leader of the US Democratic party, Tom Perez has replied President Donald Trump's congratulatory message, which seemed shady. Perez said he and Democrats united across the country will be Trump's worst nightmare.

Two Chinese arrested in Nigeria for importing over N5 billion worth of substandard tyres

Two Chinese, Tanlong Shen and Xu Jing Yao, have been arrested by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria, SON, for importing substandard tyres believed to be worth over N5billion.

This was made known by the SON Director General, Osita Aboloma, as he led journalists on a tour of the warehouse in Satellite Town, Lagos, where two million imported substandard tyres were seen.

UK to begin trial of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in June

The United Kingdom will begin the trial of former Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, and four others  in London, in June 2017, over allegations of corruption and money laundering.

Diezani who has been in the UK since 2015, is alleged to have stashed in the UK, proceeds from corrupt practices she got while in office.

Nigerian woman posts photos of her and boyfriend making out

Hmm..So the woman woke up and greeted her friends’on Facebook with these photos saying; Good morning friends.

Twitter user begs singer Donjazzy for N95K tuition fee and he obliges

A Twitter user this morning took to the platform to plead with Don Jazzy for financial assistance, telling him that he was about to be expelled from school for not paying his tuition fees. In usual Don Jazzy fashion, he replied the fan, asking him how much he owed the school.

Church members put up newspaper ads to celebrate convicted pastor, Reverend King's birthday (photos)

Church members of convicted General-Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, Chukwuemeka Ezeugo, a.k.a Rev. King, took up 13 pages of newspaper ads to celebrate him as he turned a year older yesterday.

Reverend King was in January 2007, sentenced to death by hanging for the alleged murder of his church member, Ann Uzoh. He is currently on death row. See more photos after the cut...

Students force lecturer to mop floor, wash toilet after catching him naked in student's apartment

A lecturer in the English Department, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Isiaq Yusuf, popularly called I.G. Yusuf, was disgraced after he was caught naked in his student’s apartment.

The fiancé of the 400-level student and his friend, who caught Yusuf while he was allegedly prepared to have sex with her, made him to mop the living room, wash the toilet, and took his nude photos, which had gone viral.

Graphic photo: 11-month-old baby bleeds profusely after she was allegedly raped by her uncle

In a heartbreaking viral story, this 11-month old baby is currently battling between life and death after she was raped by a 27-year-old uncle, identified as Ibrahim, in Ijebu Igbo area of Ogun state.

According to reports, the mother of the little child had dropped her off with the Ibrahim who lives next door in a bid to get some food stuffs in the nearby market.

Man Utd manager, Jose Mourinho reveals the day he'll retire from football

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, fresh from winning the English football league cup on Sunday night, has revealed the particular moment he'll retire from the game of football.

Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea last season before he took up a job at Manchester United and after winning the EFL cup was seen looking very emotional.

Checkout Halle Berry's hair at the Oscars last night

The 50-year-old actress trended on twitter after she stepped out at the Oscars last night in full brown curls.

Man shares a message from a company begging to interview him after they rudely rejected him three years ago

Twitter user, Kuddi, who is a music director and producer shared a screenshot of a message he got from a company that wants to pay to interview him.

3 years ago, he approached them as an upcoming artist to help promote his work, they not only rejected him, they insulted him and advised him to stop wasting his parents' money. See a full photo of the screen-shot below.

Photo: A sexy Cossy Ojiakor spotted at nightclub

Actress Cossy Ojiakor was spotted in Rumours Night Club VI.

Exchange rate as of today February 27th: N460 to $1

It is now N460 to $1.. The new policy introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria seems to be working well.

Armed robbery suspects who dispossesed man of his N250k wedding ring apprehended in Delta state (photos)

The Delta state Police command have paraded three armed robbery suspects for attacking one Rolland Osangbagumi along CAC, off Orhuwhorun road, Warri, Delta state on February 19th.

A statement by the command says the victim was driving in his Black Toyota Prado Jeep when the suspected armed men blocked him and dispossessed him of his vehicle.

Sunday, 26 February 2017

Throwback picture of IBB with late wife Maryam Babngida as a young couple

Former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida is pictured with his late wife, Maryam Babangida, as a young couple.
Born to Leonard Nwanonye Okogwu, an Igbo from Delta State and Asabe Halima Mohammed from Niger State, Maryam got married to Babangida shortly before her 21st birthday. She died aged 61 from ovarian cancer on December 2009 in a Los Angeles, California hospital.

Hollywood actor Bill Paxton dies aged 61

Bill Paxton, whose extensive career included films such as "The Terminator," "Aliens" and "Titanic," passed away due to complications from surgery. A representative for his family in a statement said,