Mercy Johnson shares hilarious video of herself gloating while winning her husband at a game of ludo

Actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie took to Instagram this morning to share a hilarious video of herself gloating while beating her husband at a game of Ludo, and captioned it;

Guess what I did with my Sunday after the saturday Ayingbaglo show? Well am the worst person you can play a game with ooo...especially when am winning...i talk all thru...infact my Hubby is Tired..walahi...Good Morning friends....PS ....i win @princeodiokojie all the time but yesterday he didn't even remove 1 ludo seed in one of the games...walahi..Happy New week friends... iplaytoomuchjor helpmepackmyhairbiko#choiam ayeyegehsha#

Gunmen shoot ten persons dead in Rivers state

No fewer than 10 persons have been killed in an attack carried out by unknown gunmen in Mgbosimiri, Agip axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State in the early hours of today October 9th. The reason behind the attack is yet unknown.

Confirming the attack, the state police public relations officers, Nnamdi Omoni, said the police has moved into the area to restore peace while investigations into the incident have begun. He added that the police is yet to ascertain the number of casualties.

Meanwhile, the remains of the dead persons have been deposited at the state morgue.

Video: Teebillz surprises wife Tiwa Savage on-stage at AFRIMMA Awards in Dallas

Teebillz surprised Tiwa Savage, on stage at the AFRIMMA Awards 2017 which held at the House of Blues in Dallas, Texas last night. Watch the video below...

Egyptians express their happiness after Egypt qualifies for 2018 World Cup, the very first time in 28 years!

The Pharoahs of Egypt, through Liverpool star, Mohammed Salah's injury time penalty kick on Sunday night, qualified for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, making it the first time the nation will make the World Cup cut in 28 years

Egypt needed a win over Congo Republic to reach the 2018 World Cup and Mohamed Salah put them on course for victory during normal game time before a late equaliser by the Congolese team.

Photo of the first case of Monkey pox Virus in Akwa Ibom State

This is the first case of Monkey pox that has been recorded in Akwa Ibom State. The Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom, Charles Udoh, in a statement issued in Uyo, confirmed the single case. He also said that the state government was investigating two more cases suspected to be monkey pox.


Photo credit: Sittippe

"You have removed scorn and shame from our eyes" - Bovi congratulates Akpororo on his new home

Comedian Bovi took to IG to congratulate his colleague, Akpororo, who dedicated his new home in Lagos, yesterday.

Army officers/Police storm Nnamdi Kanu's home in Abia, arrest one person with weapon (photos/video)

Troops of Operation Python Dance and some police officers, yesterday stormed the home of the now outlawed secessionist group,  Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Leader Nnamdi Kanu, in Afaraukwu, Umuahia in Abia state. The Desk Officer of Operation Python Dance in Abia State who spoke to the Nation, said they came in  “somebody was arrested with a weapon in the compound”.

Movie director/actor, Korede Wealth Obasan, welcomes son (photos)

Nollywood movie director/actor, Korede Wealth Obasan, and his girlfriend, have welcomed a son. The actor shared photos of their baby on his social media page. Congrats to him!

"All I have to say is THANK YOU LORD. #fatherhood #kinging#son #iamaproudfather".

Photos: Tyra Banks enjoys date with a mystery man

Former super model, Tyra Banks was pictured on a casual date with an Asian man just a week after it was announced that she and longtime boyfriend Erik Asla, had broken up...

"The only man that can insult me, my wife, my mother and go free is Dr Peter Odili"- Rotimi Amaechi says

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, visited his home state, Rivers state, this weekend and had the opportunity to speak with some APC members in Eleleme kingdom in the state. While speaking to the party members, Amaechi who is in a running battle with the state governor, Nyesom Wike, said the only person who can insult him asides from his wife and mum and he would not insult him back out of respect is a former governor of the state, Peter Odili.

"The only man that can insult me, my wife, my mum and go free is Dr Peter Odili.. I have always respected him and will continue to respect him" he said

Bobrisky claims he is engaged!

So Bobrisky claimed he is engaged in a post he shared on his IG page. While calling out Tunde Ednut for saying he is broke and quietly moving out of his apartment in Chevron, Bobrisky told him to leave him alone that he is engaged. Read what he wrote below...

Nigerian Police abort plans by kidnap kingpin, Evans, to escape from prison

The Nigerian Prison Service (NPS) has formed a heavy security ring around Kidnapping suspect, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, aka Evans following his recent plan to escape from prison. According to the Nation, police detectives, especially those in the Intelligence Unit, aborted his plot.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal could miss out on 2018 World Cup

It's no longer news that Lionel Messi's nation, Argentina, are in dire danger of missing out on Russia 2018 World Cup qualification, but few football followers are aware that his rival, and current World footballer of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo, could also miss out on the show piece event happening next summer.

"We will lock down Anambra state come November 18th" - IPOB members vow

Members of the now outlawed secessionist group, IPOB, have vowed to lockdown Anambra state come November 18th so as to show their determination for the creation of their desired country, Biafra. Anambra state governorship election is slated for November 18th. Meanwhile, IPOB leader, NNamdi Kanu is said to have absconded to the UK after his home in Umuahia, was "invaded" by the military on September 14th.

Photos of bridesmaids in black at a wedding in Lagos

These are bridesmaids from this weekend's wedding in Lagos that had strippers at an afterparty and bundles of money as gift souvenirs.

Nigerian Customs has seized 497,279 bags of rice in two years

Between 2015 and August 2017, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has seized 497,279 bags of imported rice with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N3.8 billion.

The Comptroller-General of the service, Hameed Ali said that 90,073 bags of rice were seized in 2015 with DPV of N693 million while 280,109 bags of rice were impounded in 2016 with DPV of N2.156 billion. He added that between January and August 2017, no fewer than 127,097 bags of rice were seized with DPV of N978 million.

Five feared dead, many injured as Super Eagles defeat Zambia in Uyo

Five people were feared dead while scores sustained serious injuries on Saturday following a stampede at the entrance of Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The incident occurred while football enthusiasts tried to enter the stadium.

The fans, who were at the stadium to watch a match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Chipolopo of Zambia  were allegedly beaten  by soldiers at the gates of the stadium with heavy sticks.

Photos: Khloe Kardashian steps out in all black

The reality star who is rumored to be pregnant with her first child for boyfriend Tristan Thompson, stepped out in an all black outfit, doing a great job hiding her bump. See another photo below..

Tiwa Savage mourns DJ Olu Abiodun

Yesterday, Nigerians woke up to the news of Davido's personal DJ, DJ Olu's passing, he reportedly was found dead in his car. Several celebrities have since then taken to social media to pay their respect, including Tiwa Savage. She shared a photo of the late DJ and wrote:

Rest in perfect peace 🙏🏼 Heart feels so heavy this morning

I have been driving up and down Lagos, looking for Cardinal Okojie to give him a hug - Daddy Freeze

From Daddy Freeze's desk:

I have been driving up and down Lagos looking for cardinal Olununmi Okogie, so I can give him one huge hug🤗 ~FRZ
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#FreeTheSheeple

Why I returned to school at this age - Actor Odunlade Adekola

Nollywood actor Odunlade Adekola, in a new interview with Premium Times, has revealed why he decided on returning to school to further his education. Read excerpts below...

PT: Is it true that you are presently an undergraduate at the University of Lagos?
Odunlade: Yes I am presently in 500 Level at the University of Lagos studying Business Administration. As a student, I loved business studies and anything that pertains to leadership. That is why I am studying Business Administration.

'Davido, others abandoned my brother to die' - Tagbo's Sister

The untimely death of a young man, Tagbo Umeike, last week has continued to generate ripples through the Internet and the physical world. Tagbo, who was popstar, Davido’s friend, is alleged to have died after drinking several shots of tequila during a night out with friends in Lagos.

In the wake of several conflicting reports on the incident, Sunday Scoop spoke exclusively with Tagbo’s immediate elder sister, Equi Arakada, who is based in the United Kingdom.

How I met Adekunle Gold and Falz - Simi says

Singer Simi who has for a while been romantically linked with former YBNL singer, Adekunle Gold, has revealed how they actually met.
Speaking with Sunday Scoop, she said:

“I met Adekunle Gold while I was performing at an event centre in Lagos. Unknown to me, he had been listening to me since I was a gospel artiste and he said he was a fan of my music.

Patience Jonathan was arrogant as first lady – Former US Ambassador

A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, has described former President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, Patience, as being arrogant and flamboyant when she was Nigeria’s first lady.

'The older crowd have a hand in this' - Davido's hypeman Spesh alleges foul play in the death of DJ Olu

Popular hypeman Spesh stated this via his snapchat page, attributing the sudden death of DJ Olu Abiodun to an "evil older crowd".

UNILAG student filmed twerking to the statue of former VC, Professor Tunde Sofoluwe allegedly rusticated

A female student of University of Lagos who went viral following a video of her twerking to the statue of former UNILAG VC, Professor Tunde Sofoluwe, has allegedly being rusticated.

According to reports making round, she was rusticated for four semesters.

Businessman Dapo Abiodun's son, DJ Olu found dead in his car

DJ Olu, the son of Nigerian businessman, Dapo Abiodun is dead. Olu was found dead in his car yesterday with the cause of his death still unknown. His friends including Davido have taken to social media to mourn him.

May his soul continue to rest in peace..Amen

Daddy Freeze says Jesus is waiting for Africans to receive sense before he returns

Head of Free the Sheeple movement,  took to Instagram to share the photo below of controversial South African pastor, Lethebo Rabalango, who killed one of his members after he put a large speaker on top of her body as part of a miracle in August 2016.

Pastor Rabalango is said to have invited the deceased to the podium and asked her to lie down. He ordered his ushers to carry a big speaker and put on her stomach saying the weight would not harm her.

Tunisian Minister of Health dies after sporting event

Tunisian Minister of Health Slim Chaker has died. He died today after a heart attack, a medical source from the military hospital in Tunis said.

On Sunday morning, the Tunisian minister had participated in a sporting event in Nabeul, 60 km from Tunis, before losing consciousness suddenly.

Slim Chaker was appointed to his position in the reshuffle decided by the Head of Government and approved in mid-September 2017.

Beyonce's mom shares a childhood photo of the singer looking exactly like her daughter, Blue Ivy

Beyonce's mom Tina Knowles Lawson shared a photo on her IG page which shows Beyonce getting her hair braided as a child and she looks every inch like her daugther, Blue Ivy.

Tina captioned the photo, 'If Beyoncé don't look like Blue on this photo!!! Getting her braids done by Toni'.

5 year old Blue Ivy is Beyoncé and Jay-Z's eldest child. They are also parents to baby twins Rumi and son Sir, who were born in June 2017.