Tuesday, 17 October 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari off to Turkey for D-8 summit tomorrow

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart for Istanbul, Turkey on Wednesday to participate in the ninth Summit of the Developing 8 (D-8) on Friday, October 20, 2017.

Prior to the D-8 Summit, President Buhari, at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, will participate in an official working visit to Ankara, the capital city.

Zonal PPRO, Dolapo Badmus reacts to the case of the lady who was sexually asualted by SARS officers in Kwara state

Zonal PPRO, Dolapo Badmus has reacted to the story of a lady who was allegedly assaulted by SARS officials in Kwara state. Read the story here

She revealed that she has communicated with the lady and has instructed the Kwara state commissioner of police in the state through the PPRO to look into the matter. She wrote;

'I no longer accept kissing roles in movies' – Actor Majid Michel says

Actor Majid Michel has said he will no longer accept movie roles that require him to kiss a fellow actor or actress.

The 37-year-old Ghanaian, who is now an evangelist, says he decided to quit displaying excessive affection in his movies because of his commitment to propagating the word of God. He made this known during a radio interview on Bryte FM prior to the premiere of his new movie in Koforidua on Saturday, October 14,

'Go to jail or forfeit N300 million bail bond if you can't produce Kanu' Court tells Enyinaya Abaribe, others

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Senator Eyninnaya Abaribe, and two others standing as sureties for the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to produce him in court or risk jail term or forfeit their N300m bail bond.

Justice Nyako gave the order today at the resumed hearing of the treasonable felony case filed against Kanu and three members of IPOB.

50-year-old man rapes three-year-old girl to death in Katsina State

A 50-year-old man, Abdullahi Sani has been arrested by police for allegedly raping a three-year -old girl to death in Jabiri, Funtua local government area of Katsina State.

Spokesperson for the State PiliceCommand, DSP Gambo Isah, who confirmed the development on Monday said Sani lured the child to an uncompleted building and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.

President Buhari meets with seven state governors at the presidential villa in Abuja (photos)

President Buhari had a closed-door meeting with seven state governors at the presidential villa in Abuja today. The state governors in attendance are Zamfara State Abdulaziz Yari, Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, Kwara State Abdulfatah Ahmed, Akwa Ibom Udom Emmanuel, Bauchi State Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, Kebbi State Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Ebonyi State Deputy Governor Eric Kelechi Igwe, Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

ISIS threatens to attack the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia

ISIS propaganda chiefs have threatened to carry out a terror attack at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

The terrorist group published an image of an ISIS fighter carrying a rifle and a bomb while standing in front of a football stadium. The official symbol of the 2018 World Cup finals is also included in the photo which is interpreted as an alarming promise to bring mayhem to the tournament.

Davido's friends and driver still in police custody, 2 more arrested

The two friends of singer, Davido, and his driver, who were arrested last week in connection with the death of 35-year-old Tagbo Umeike, are still in police custody. Recall that the two friends, Agbaje Olaoye and Idris Busari, were arrested last week Wednesday, October 11th, after Davido brought them himself to see the commissioner of Police in Ikeja who then ordered their arrest.

Lovely photo of a pregnant mother of eight with her kids

She has eight kids and pregnant with her 9th. Adorable!

Lady who applied to be Harvey Weinstein's nanny describes creepy interview with him; says he wore boxers for the interview

A woman has come forward with details of an unsettling interview she had after applying to be Harvey Weinstein’s nanny.

She said the shamed media mogul conducted the interview in only his boxers and undershirt, then when they were done, he hugged her tight and professed love for her there and then. Sarah Anne Massie told Inside Edition:
"He opened the door wearing only boxer shorts and an undershirt. I obviously thought it was strange."

Sen. Enyianya Abaribe applies to be discharged as Nnamdi Kanu’s surety

Senator Enyinaya Abaribe who was one of the sureties that signed the bail of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has applied to the court to be discharged from the suretyship, bond, and recognizance of the bail.

In an application filed before the court today, Senator Abaribe is asking the court to make an order discharging him as surety to Kanu.

We have invested $8.5 billion in Nigeria - World Bank

World Bank Group says it has an investment portfolio of about 8.5 billion dollars scattered across states and regions in Nigeria to support inclusive economic development and youth empowerment. 

According to Mrs Olufunke Olufon, the Senior Communications Officer, World Bank Nigeria, she stated that the investments were to assist the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to reduce poverty and foster prosperity for all Nigerians. 

Late Tagbo Umeike to be laid to rest on Friday October 20th in Anambra

The body of 35 year old Tagbo Umeike, the friend of singer Davido, who died on October 2nd in Lagos, will be laid to rest at his family compound in his village in Anambra state this Friday, October 20th.  The autopsy report released by the police showed he died from suffocation. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Video of a fearless 6-year-old boy playing with 20-foot-long python in floodwaters in Vietnam

A fearless three-year-old boy has been filmed playing with a deadly 20ft Python in floodwaters in Vietnam, as his family watches on.

The video below shows the young boy reportedly named Truong comfortably playing and laughing while sitting on the giant serpent, in a flooded yard in the Vietnamese district of Ha Trung.

Update: Father of man brutally beaten up for sleeping with policeman's wife in Benin, develops HBP, dies after watching viral video

One Ese Idehen was brutally beaten up by thugs hired by a police Sergeant with Edo State Special Anti Robbery Squad, Nagbama Osakpamwan Eboigbe, for having affair with his estranged wife.

Counsel to Ese Idehen, Barrister Jefferson Uwughoren revealed that the father of his client died this morning days after he developed HPP from watching videos of his son being battered.

Beyonce's father Matthew Knowles releases photo of his new girl group and people are calling them "Destiny's aunties" because of their age

Beyonce's father, Matthew Knowles has released a photo of his new girl group but the ladies who make up the group are grown women in their thirties, unlike most girl groups that usually consists of girls in their teens and early twenties.

Olusegun Obasanjo says 'I will never return to PDP'

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has vowed never to return to PDP. Obasanjo who tore his PDP membership card in February 2015, restated his stance of never returning to the party when he met behind closed doors with the National Caretaker Chairman of the party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, in Abeokuta, Ogun state earlier today. Speaking with news men after the meeting, Obasanjo said

“I will never return to the PDP, just like a dog would never return to its vomit.” he said

Photos: 87-year-old former lawmaker, Sen. Cyrus Nunieh weds his much younger bride in Port Harcourt

87-year-old Dr. Cyrus Nunieh got married to his much younger bride in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Senator Nunieh, a former lawmaker in the Second Republic and President of Bori State Movement, tied the knot with the beautiful Ms Ijeoma. A wedding guest shared photos from the event.

Lovely photo of Cristiano Ronaldo relaxing with Georgina Rodriguez and his children

Georgina Rodriguez who's pregnant with Cristiano Ronaldo's fourth child shared this adorable photo with the striker and his three children, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr and twins Mateo and Eva enjoying some downtime together. The Spanish beauty captioned the Instagram photo: 'The words are over, I love you.'

Cristiano Ronaldo with his Real Madrid team will be facing Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League clash tonight.

South African prison warder commits suicide after photos showing her hugging and kissing an inmate went viral

A prison warder whose photos showing her hugging and kissing an inmate committed suicide on Monday, after the images went viral on social media.

Four photos showing the unidentified female prison warder from the Losperfontein Correctional Service Centre near Brits in North West posing in uniform with a male prisoner were shared by Facebook and Twitter users yesterday.

APC Stop Borrowing In The Interest Of Nigeria - PDP says

Read the press statement from PDP below...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wishes to draw the attention of all Nigerians to the warning by the World Bank on the danger inherent in the continued unbridled borrowing by the President Muhammadu Buhari led Government under the guise of funding National expenditures instead of looking inwards and developing the Nation’s resources for a sustainable revenue flow.

School children pictured sneaking through opening under their school gate in Port Harcourt over alleged forced vacination by army

Lmao,...

Former child star, Benita Okojie expecting her first child (photo)

Former child star and gospel singer, Benita Okojie and her husband Olawale Adeyinna are expecting their first child. The couple got married on Saturday, 26th November 2016. Congrats to them!

Photo: Rochas Okorocha to unveil more statues next to Jacob Zuma's

Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, is ready to unveil more statues in Owerri, the state capital. Last weekend, Okorocha hosted the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma and unveiled a statue in his honour.

However, an image that has emerged online, shows there are at least six more statues that have been erected alongside Zuma’s.

'Personally, I think no one should mourn anyone who dies at a demonstration, their bodies should be fed to dogs' Huddah Monroe

Apparently, there was a political demonstration in Kenya yesterday that led to the death of some persons including children. Huddah whose messenger was hurt by the demonstrators, says she believes that anyone who goes out to participate in a demonstration and dies in the process should not be mourned and that the body of such a person should be fed to dogs. See her comments below...

Rochas Okorocha and Jacob Zuma’s statue by Reuben Abati

Read his article below...
What is it about South African President Jacob Zuma and statues? Two statues in one month- generating controversy from the streets of Pretoria to the streets of Owerri in Nigeria. In the first week of October, a 30-feet monument was unveiled in honour of President Zuma in the North West region of his country. South Africans had opposed the idea of the statue since it was first proposed in February 2017.

Lol. Nigerian man puts ex-girlfriend for sale in Pet section of classified ad website for N100

Popular twitter Influencer, Eric Okafor aka @Knewkeed spotted a weird advert in the pet section of a Nigerian classified website for a "bush baby". It seems an angry ex put the pretty lady up for sale for just 100 Naira with a funny description that says "Crys and barks mixed breed cat and dog". Lol!

Photos: Dino Melaye enjoys the company of a beautiful white lady

The Kogi state Senator shared the photos on Instagram...

Lady is murdered by her ex-fiancé when she tried to return the ring and break off their marriage plan

A Chicago woman was stabbed to death by her ex-fiancé because she returned their engagement ring and called off the wedding.

27-year old Julia Martin and her boyfriend Rodney Harvey had been dating for three years. Six months to her death, they broke up and she decided to return her engagement ring back to him. This did not go down well with him.

Gunmen abduct Kogi state Poly student at gunpoint, demand N10 million ransom

Gunmen have abducted Adetutu Adebanjo, a student of the Kogi State Polytechnic and are demanding N10 million ransom for her release.

According to a statement issued on Monday and signed by Mr Salihu Lukman, Director of The National Association of Kogi Students (NAKOSS) the HND 1 student was kidnapped last Friday at Itakpe junction, on Lokoja-Okene road on her way to Ogun State.