NYSC 2016: Batch A Prospective Corp Members – Check if You’ve Been Mobilize Here .

Where are all the incoming Ótondo’s? Come in here because ignorance is not an excuse in the court of law.This is to inform all prospective corps members, i.e. Nigerians who have graduated from Universities and Mono/Polytechnics both at home and abroad that the on-line portal of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is now accessible; you can now verify (Senate Lists) your names if you have been mobilised.

If you know you are qualified to be among the 2016 Batch A Corp Member’s kindly visit this link to check if your name has been uploaded to the graduate book of life a.k.a Senate list
http://portal.nysc.org.ng/nysc/VerifySenateLists

How to Check if Your Name is on The Senate Lists
The steps below are easy and straight to the point.

1. Visit the official portal of NYSC for the Verification of the list here: http://portal.nysc.org.ng
2. You will see check senate lists or it’s equivalent at the right hand side. Click on it link, a new page will open. e.g just like this:
http://portal.nysc.org.ng/nysc1/verifysenatelists

3. NYSC status checker for Batch A So when it’s open, fill in the following requirement as followed: (a)Select Institution, (b)Matriculation Number, (c)Surname, (d)Date of birth
4. After providing all these details then click on searc button.  

Congratulations to those who are mobilized. Let us know 

2 men allegedly sell stolen baby for N100,000

The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested two persons, Nkereuwem Matthew Ebong and Enobong Sunday Thomas, both of Edienne Ikot Ibio Imo village in Uyo Local Government Area, for allegedly stealing and selling a new born baby delivered by one Nseabasi Matthew Ebong, 22, for N100,000.

The state Police Commissioner, Mr. Murtala Mani, who paraded the suspects alongside other criminals at the state police command headquarters yesterday, also said police arrested one Mr. Ukana and Isaac Eddie Ndeesor, for kidnapping one Akara Mendie along Urua Akpan Udosen/Ikot Una Village Road in Ukanafun Local Government Area.

He said the suspects drove their victim in a Toyota Camry car to a hideout in Ogoni and kept him until N200,000 ransom was paid.

The commissioner, who was represented by Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Delia Nwawe, said three armed robbery kingpins, who had been terrorising some communities in Uyo, the state capital, were also arrested.

He listed the robbery suspects to include Ubon Pius, 20; Isong Bassey Udo, 23; and Isaac Samuel Ukpe, 23.

Nwawe said: “Police is on the heels of every other criminal in Akwa Ibom State as our commissioner is insisting on zero tolerance to armed robbery operations and all other forms of criminality.”

Assorted arms, said to have been recovered from the suspected armed robbery and kidnapping suspects, were displayed by the police.

Declaration of assets by the military unnecessary’

“Nigerian Army officers to declare assets

Danor Samuel Ogar

Very soon before you get admission into any Nigerian university, you will have to declare your assets and your parents will declare theirs as soon as you get admission. #Change! Sai Baba

Pilgrimage will soon be affordable for Christians – Opara

Executive secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, NCPC, John Kennedy Opara has promised Nigerians that the commission was going to explore all obtainable possibilities to ensure that through its lottery scheme, pilgrimage would be more affordable for every Christian in Nigeria.

You are here: Home > News > Current Article Metuh: APC is a step to fascism – PDP Govs

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP yesterday described as a new law the handcuffing of the National Publicity Secretary of their party, Chief Olisa Metuh, stating that the APC regime was a step away from full blown fascism.
The PDP Governors Forum said the action was meant to deride not only Metuh but the PDP as well as cast the party in bad light before Nigerians as a party of corrupt individuals, even when they were yet to be convicted by any competent court.
In a statement on yesterday in Abuja by coordinator of the Forum, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, the governors said the APC regime was yet to learn from history, therefore its banal exhibitionism and Telemundo antics of subjecting accused persons like Metuh to inhuman treatment.
“The only reasonable conclusion we have reached is that the anti-corruption agencies and other institutions of state have allowed themselves to be dictated to by a single vindictive authority which takes pleasure in using power anyhow and in any way in gross abuse of the constitution, African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and human liberty.
“The cuffing of the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP exemplifies a terrible decay of power by the APC regime which sees itself bigger than the democratic state, Nigeria, which brought it to power.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Forum is not against the anti-corruption mantra of the present regime of President Muhammadu Buhari, but we insist it must be within the ambit of our constitution and appropriate laws.
“Any other means is a descent into fascism with its attendant consequences in the long run,” the statement read.
Osaro further observed that Section 34 (1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic as amended, frowns at all forms of degradation of man particularly inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment, of which Metuh was subjected to.
The governors called on security and anti-graft agencies to be mindful of how they take instructions from political office holders as the tide of power is constantly moving, as the APC will not be in power forever.
They also urged civil society to resist such ultra-constitutional actions before Nigeria becomes the private estate of the APC.

CHAN 2016: Tunisia maps out special strategy for Eagles

Tunisia head coach, Hatem Missaoui, says his side has mapped out a special strategy for today’s all-important Group C clash against the Super Eagles in the on going CHAN soccer tournament.

Dangote, Bill Gates set aside N30bn to end under-nutrition.

…As FG applauds polio eradication efforts

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Tuface Idibia Finally Breaks Silence On The Dammy Krane And Wizkid Fight

Legendary singer, Tuface Idibia, has finally spoken about the Dammy Krane and Wizkid fight at club Quilox on January 15, 2016.
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Tuface, who was recently at a radio interview on Wazobia FM to promote his new single, ‘Coded Tinz’, weighed in on the fight.

According to Tuface:

    Mehn…I was really disappointed, you know, considering both of them na my people, and most importantly, Dammy and Wiz have been good friends; but I am glad they quickly put it all behind them and made peace.

    In as much as it is very bad to jack another man’s property, it is also your responsibility to protect your property.

Prophet T.B Joshua’s Daughter Reveals Shocking Details About Her Dad.

Sarah Joshua, daughter of the Head Pastor of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, recently granted an interview with Encomium Magazine where she revealed some unknown facts about her popular dad.

Sarah, who was called to bar in Abuja,  was also listed among those who will be called to bar in New York in January, 2016. Speaking with the magazine about her latest feat, Sarah said:

Parasites defecting to APC should be watched — Akande

Chief Bisi Akande, served as deputy governor of the Old Oyo State in the Second Republic and was at the beginning of the Fourth Republic in 1999 elected governor of Osun State. He subsequently emerged as national chairman of the Action Congress, and the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, one of the political parties that merged to form the All Progressives Congress, APC and served as the new party’s interim national chairman before he voluntarily bowed out.

Chief Bisi Akande

On the occasion of his 77th birthday last Saturday, he spoke in an interview on several issues of national importance. 

Mercy Johnson Thanks Tiwa Savage For Celebrating Her Trim Look, Shares Another Photo

Earlier today, singer Tiwa Savage took to her Instagram page to celebrate actress Mercy Johnson’s trimmed look after one month of giving birth. An elated Mercy some moments ago took to her Instagram page to thank Tiwa and shared this photo above.

I Was In Labour For 20 Hours – Tiwa Savage Reveals.

Mavin records singer, Tiwa Savage, sure has lots of stories to share about her the challenges she faced both during her nine months journey and during labour but all glory to God that her delivery was a success.

The singer during an interview programme on TVC popular entertainment programme, the singer made a shocking revelation that she was in labour for 20 hours.

She said while going through the pains, she was also throwing up and her mother was just there telling her it’s normal as she also went through same process.

According to her, “I had 20 hours of labour and I was just throwing up in the hospital. In fact, while in the hospital, my mother was there with the midwife and she was shouting that “we went through the same thing,” so it was not easy but I thank God.”

Man, 37, rapes mentally-challenged girl.

The Police in Lagos State have arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly raping a mentally-challenged girl (names withheld).

Exposed: List of serving Nigerian politicians with properties and businesses in the UAE

Following the agreement signed between the Nigeria and the UAE government to expose corrupt politicians and help Nigeria recover all her stolen funds lodged in the country, the UAE government have already gone to work because SaharaReporters was able to get wind of an incomplete list of Nigerian politicians with houses and businesses in the UAE.

See revealing tweets below:

Senate To Quizze CNB Governor Over Persisted Fall Of Naira

Godwin Emefiele, the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria will on Tuesday, January 19, be answering questions from the Senate over the continued free fall of the Naira against international currencies.
Senate Summons CBN Governor Free Fall Of Naira

The Nigerian Senate has summoned CBN governor over the free fall of Naira

This disclosure was made by the Senate leader, Ali Ndume on Monday in a chat with reporters.

Unbelievable! Banks Will Start Charging Customer ₦50 For Receiving Money Into Their Account

THE Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria, on Tuesday, imposed stamp duty of N50 on bank customers for money received into their accounts.

Consequently, bank customers will henceforth pay N50 stamp duty for money received into their accounts via electronic transfer, cash and cheques.

This order was contained in a circular to all Deposit Money Banks and Other Financial institutions titled, Collection and Remittance of statutory charges on receipts of Nigeria Postal Service under the Stamp Duties Act”.

The CBN stated:-


“As part of efforts to boost its revenue base, the federal government of Nigeria is exploring revenue opportunities in the non-oil sectors especially taxes and rates. It is in recognition of this fact that banks and other financial institutions are enjoined to support government’s revenue drive through compliance with the provisions of the Stamp Duties Act, LFN 2004 as reinforced by the court judgement in Suit No FHC/L/CS/1710/2013. In this regard, the CBN pursuant to the provisions of its enabling laws, hereby issues this circular to all DMBs other financial institutions:

“With immediate effect, all DMBs and other financial institutions shall commence the charging of N50 per eligible transaction in accordance with the provisions of the Stamp Duties Act and Federal Government Financial Regulations 2009, that is, all receipts given by any bank or other financial institution in acknowledgment of services rendered in respect of electronic transfer and teller deposits from N1,000 and above;


“For all avoidance of doubt the following receipts are however exempted from imposition of stamp duties: payments of deposits or transfer by self to self whether inter or intra bank; and any form of withdrawals/transfers from saving accounts;

It should be noted that these charges are only payable by receiving accounts.

“Each DMB shall open an account designated as NIPOST Stamp Duties Account into which all charges collected shall be paid. The balances in such accounts shall be transferred monthly by the DMBs to CBN NIPOST Stamp Duty Collection Account No. 3000047517;

“Other financial institutions shall remit their Stamp Duty collections to any DMB of their choice.”

Brutality!

The police in Lagos have arrested a 39-year-old trader, Chinwe Abasi, for allegedly brutalising a 12-year-old boy, Chinedu Okorie, with hot water in the Apapa area of the state.

Abasi, a mother of two, who hails from Nnewi, Anambra State, allegedly poured hot water on the boy because he collected N100 from a neighbour to buy a pair of socks to wear to school without the woman’s knowledge.

Obehi's blog learnt that Okorie, who is in Junior Secondary School 1, also worked as a sales 
assistant for Abasi, who sold cloth materials in the Oyingbo Market.

It was gathered that last Monday when schools resumed, Okorie told Abasi that he would need to buy a pair of socks for school.

The trader allegedly ignored the boy until Thursday when a neighbour, identified only as Usman, gave Okorie N100 to buy the pair of socks.

It was gathered that when Abasi learnt that the boy had collected money from Usman to buy the pair of socks, she became angry and beat up the boy.

The 12-year-old was said to have ran to the kitchen during the flogging. Abasi allegedly grabbed an electric kettle of boiling water and emptied it on the boy.

The matter was reported at the FESTAC Police Division and the trader was arrested.

It was gathered that the matter was also reported to the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team, and a temporary shelter was provided for the boy, where he also received medical attention.

Speaking with Obehi's blog, Okorie, who hails from Enugu State, said he was forced to collect the N100 from Usman because he had no other option.

He said:
 “I told madam (Abasi) last Monday that I needed to buy a pair of socks for school. My teachers would seize my sandals without it. But she did not buy them, and I went to collect money from our neighbour.
“When she saw the pair of socks, she became angry and started to beat me. I ran into the kitchen. That was where she grabbed the electric kettle and poured the content ─ hot water ─ on me. It was around 7pm on Thursday.”
The trader, however, told Obehi's blog that she did not deliberately brutalise the boy, adding that everyone knew she treated Okorie like her son.

She said:
 “On Monday, pupils resumed school, and Chinedu (Okorie) told me he needed a pair of socks and I said I would buy them for him. Unfortunately, when I came back, I forgot. Later, our neighbour said Chinedu collected N100 from him to buy the pair of socks. I was angry. 
I queried him and warned him against the behaviour. On Thursday, I gave him N100 to buy another pair of socks. When he came back, he told me he used the money for something else. So, I beat him up. 
There were times when I gave him N1,000 to go and buy fuel. He would spend three hours and later say he misplaced the money. So, I disciplined him on Thursday.
“He ran into the kitchen, and that was when I mistakenly poured the water on him.
I sell clothes at the Oyingbo Market. He is my domestic help. I brought him from his village in Enugu State about four years ago. The boy is stubborn. I am not a bad woman.”
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, confirmed the arrest, adding that the suspect would be charged to court.

She said, “The suspect has been arrested, and she will be charged to court.” 

Patoranking met with Senate President Saraki today

Patoranking (real name: Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie) met with Senate President Bukola Saraki and 9 other Senators at the National Assembly in Abuja today. The musician who was also announced as a “The Voice Nigeria” coach today, thoroughly enjoyed his meeting and shared photos with fans on Instagram.

Senator Saraki also shared in Patoranking’s excitement by posting this pics in Twitter.

Senate President explained that the National Assembly is not for Managing Directors and heads of big corporations alone but for all Nigerians irrespective of their status in life.

Saraki said:

“It is a great pleasure also for us spending this time with you and let you appreciate that we recognize the good things that you are doing. I want to let you know that this National Assembly is not only for Managing Directors of big parastatals, we are here for all Nigerians.

“We want to encourage you to be a good ambassador not only for the youths but the entire country at this moment in time. We believe the best is in this country because we have a lot of talents out there and that it is our responsibility to get all that talent out – those who are already doing well, to get them to do better and place Nigeria as No. 1 in everything that we are do.

“A lot of us are proud of what you guys are doing in the entertainment, music and the film industry. You have already put this country out there. I was saying to my own kids that in our time, all we listened to were foreign music, now they don’t even listen to foreign music, they listen more to Nigerian music.

“I mean, that is a great transformation and we must commend your generation for the fantastic work you guys are doing to change this country. You have changed Nigeria for good and I think this is what we should all be proud of.

“On our part, we will continue to support, in our own way, to encourage, promote and give you recognition so that many people watching you and those coming behind you will be inspired,”

Earlier, Patoranking appreciated Saraki and the leadership of the Senate for the warm reception and said he was proud of the opportunity which is one of the ways of bridging the gap between Nigerian leaders and the youths.

He said:

“This is actually the biggest thing that has ever happened to my career. I am going to take my time to say this like an award speech. This is actually big and I know my colleagues out there will be proud of this moment. There is nothing as important as bridging gaps between our leaders and we the youths.

We won’t disobey court orders – EFCC.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said that it will obey court orders in the ongoing prosecution of corrupt public office holders.

The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, told journalists on Tuesday in Abuja that the EFCC had no reason to disobey court orders.

Synagogue: Court adjourns criminal trial to Jan. 27

A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday adjourned further proceedings in the charges filed against the Registered Trustees of the Synagogue Church of All Nations and four others till January 27, 2016.

Mercy Aigbe-Gentry Shows Off Gorgeous Look In New Photos | Peek

Mercy Aigbe is definitely a woman of fashion and style and she loves to show off her lovable outfits each time she steps out.
The beautiful actress has been showing a whole lot of very dope outfits from her outings and we couldn’t help but share with you.
See pics below…

‘I Can’t Do Enough To Show You My Love’ – Ik Ogbonna To Wife.

‘Fine Boy’ Nollywood actor cum model, IK Ogbonna, is so delighted to have such a beautiful woman as a wife and mother of their adorable son, Ace.

In a bid to appreciate his wife, Sonia Morales, for always being there for him through thick and thin, IK penned some romantic words to Sonia as she marks her birthday today, Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

Alert: This is the Rat that is responsible for the deadly Lassa Fever (PHOTOS)

The name of the rat that harbours and spread the virus that causes Lassa Fever is called multimammate rat (because it has many Tips like these local street dogs after delivery) while the botanical name is Mastomys natalensis.

Lassa Fever: Panic as patient escape from hospital

Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole on Tuesday announced the escape of a Lassa fever patient in Ebonyi state.

CHAN 2016: Niger's win with spur Eagles against Tunisia---AMOO

Coach Fatai Amoo is excited about the display of the Eagles against Niger at the ongoing CHAN 2016 in Rwanda and the assistant coach of the Olympics team believes the victory against the noisy neighbor would spur the team against Tunisia on Friday.

World's oldest Man dies in Japan.

Yasutaro Koide, a Japanese, aged 112 years, who is officially recognized as the oldest living man by Guinness World Records is dead.

"Polikem" slay in New 2016 shots!

Love birds Elikem 'The Tailor' and Pokello Nare fondly known as 'Polikem' especially in the circles of Big Brother Africa have started off 2016 on a high.

The twosome had a successful 2015 that saw them officially getting engaged and this year, it can only get better for them as a white wedding is also on the cards.

Love indeed knows no boundaries as Elikem had to trek all the way from Ghana to Zimbabwe in search for his lost rib.

The two business people are also enjoying flourishing brand as they've gotten all the love and support from across Africa.

Photos below;

Lovely photos of Actor RMD

Legendary Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo shared the above photo of himself with his beautiful daughters.

He captioned: My Tag team#daddy’sgirls# proud dad#familyfirst #Regrann

The actor has 5 children, 4 biological and one adopted from his previous marriage with his late wife.

FT: Barcelona 6-0 Athletic Bilbao

Full-time and Barça get the win with 6 goals to none thanks to a hat-trick by Suárez and strikes by Messi, Neymar and Rakitić. Barcelona win their 14th Liga game of the season. They now have 45 points after 19 games and are 2nd in La Liga with a game in hand.

Goals:
Lionel Messi (7'pen)
Neymar da Silva (31')
Luis Suárez (47', 69', 82')
Ivan Rakitić (62')
Long live barca fans, long live us all

Christians Move To Meet Needs Of Muslims In Kaduna yesterday

A group of Christian clerics have donated plastic kettles and prayer mats to some mosques in Kaduna metropolis. The gesture is in a bid to promote religious tolerance, better understanding and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria.

Pastor Yohanna Buru who led the clerics, said the items which are to be used for prayers, is a means of strengthening peaceful co-existence and religious tolerance in the country.

Motorcyclist docked for allegedly stealing, selling new motorcycle worth N150, 000 for N30, 000

Obehi's blog confirmed that a commercial motorcyclist, Garuba Gambo, charged with the alleged theft of a new motorcycle valued at N150, 000 and selling it for N30, 000 was on Monday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. He was, however, granted bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two sureties in like sum. Gambo, 19, who resides at Fagba area in Agege , Lagos, is being tried for conspiracy and stealing.

Arms Deal: Buhari Ready To Give GEJ Audience – Presidency.

Femi Adesina, the special adviser to president Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that the president is willing to grant ex-president Goodluck Jonathan audience, should he sought to make clarifications in view of the $2.1billion arms deal scandal which is under investigation.

Adesina made the disclosure in an interview with The Punch on Saturday, January 16.

According to him, President Buhari believes in civility, and at such he would give former president Jonathan listening ears.
President Buhari will grant ex-president Goodluck Jonathan audience, should he sought to make clarifications in view of the $2.1billion arms deal scandal which is under investigation.

Buhari Orders Nigeria Customs To Distribute Seized Items To Displaced Persons

President Muhammudu Buhari has directed the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, to transfer relief items in various customs warehouses to designated officials for onward distribution to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs.

The Service Public Relations Officer, Wale Adeniyi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday.

According to Mr. Adeniyi, the Comptroller General has set up a national committee that would coordinate and manage the movement and the transfer of seized relief items to give effect to the President’s directive.


He said the relief items currently in government warehouses for distribution to the IDPs included goods that had been forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

“It is important to stress that these items are only those that have been condemned properly in the competent court of law and have been forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

“They include food items like rice, vegetable oil, spaghetti and essential items like soap, used clothing materials, mosquito nets, beddings and others,’’ he said.


Mr. Adeniyi said that members of the committee were drawn from Customs Service, Army, Air Force, Police, Immigration Service and the EFCC.

9ice shares lovely family photos

The Singer posted these pictures on social media to celebrate his birthday. Beautiful Family!
Check out thes photos after the cut…

Photo of his kid from his ex

A mad woman gives birth to a bouncing baby boy (BBB)

—A mentally-deranged woman, simply known as Hassana, gave birth in broad daylight to baby boy at Kaduna Central Market, yesterday.
Hassana delivered the baby in front of a bank adjacent the Kaduna State Media Corporation, KSMC, while hundreds of citizens watched her. Some women formed a circle around her, while one of them played the role of a midwife.

Hassana, 22, had wandered around the market for years until she was spotted in the last few months with pregnancy.

“She moves in tattered clothes, scavenging for food around this market,” an excited trader in the market told Obehi's blog source shortly after she had been moved away.

“Now, someone has impregnated her and God has helped her to get a fine baby boy. Many people are looking for this blessing, but he chose to give it to a woman who is not even in her senses. And the father seems not to exist.”

Journalist to the rescue
We learned that Ibrahima Yakubu, a journalist with Deutsche Welles, DW, who was at the market at the time quickly provided money to convey both mother and child to the Yusuf Danstoho Memorial Hospital, Tudun Wada, Kaduna, for proper medical assistance.

Yukubu subsequently contacted the Senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial disctrict, Senator Shehu Sani, who made some donations to both mother and child and also paid the hospital bills.

There were other donations from well meaning Nigerians to the new born baby and mother.

The items donated include packets of pampers, bottles of Olive oil, baby cloths, underwear, assorted baby foods and milks.food around this market,” an excited trader in the market told our source shortly after she had been moved away.

“Now, someone has impregnated her and God has helped her to get a fine baby boy. Many people are looking for this blessing, but he chose to give it to a woman who is not even in her senses. And the father seems not to exist.”

Funke Akindele, JJC Allegedly A Couple

The actress who was once married to Kehinde Oloyede is said to have found solace in Nigerian singer, JJC. According to multiple reports, the actress known for her funny role in ‘Jenifa’ now sleeps and wakes up in JJC’s house at Prime water garden in Ikate.

Funke Akindele

The lover boy is also part of Jenifas shooting crew and this has caused major clash on set quite a lot of time. He orders everyone around with his foot stamped to the floor not minding whose ox is gored on set. This has made many feel disrespected in many ways, especially as the actress does not see anything wrong in it.

JJC
The coded couple were spotted together at Abi and Tunde’s wedding in the UK recently. JJC’s real name is Abdul Rasheed Bello, a Nigerian rapper and record producer. He was born on 4 April 1977 in Kano, Nigeria, but has been based in London since 1991. He has 4 kids from 3 women.

Watch this Video: Wizkid attacks Dammy Krane, breaks bottle on his head

Just about few hours after Dammy krane released an apology letter with more shocking revelations, it was alleged that Wizkid drew blood from the Hypertek singer, smashing a bottle on his head.
According to sources, this was said to have happened at Quilox Club, Lagos, during footballer Obafemi Martins’ all black party. Dammykrane was chilling at the VIP section with Teckno, when Wizkid came in with his Surulere goons, among whom was one “Igimu Eleniyan.” Wizkid then picked up a Remy Martins bottle and smashed it to Dammy’s head.

Photo: Goodluck Jonathan Wins Another Int’l Award.

In a rather amazing fashion, Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan has made history with another international award in Atlanta, USA.

This is coming on the heels of local and international recognition which has come his way since he conceded defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari after losing at the 2015 presidential election.

The former president on Thursday, January 14, 2016, added to his growing list of international awards after being honoured by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), in Atlanta, Georgia.

According to our source, he got the Presidential Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing human rights, social justice and the fight for universal freedom.

The conference was founded by the late American Civil Right leader, Martin Luther King Jr, in January 1957 and is currently led by Dr Charles Steele Jnr.

Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan displaying his award in Atlanta, Georgia.


This award is one of the activities which will take place ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr Day which comes up on Monday, January 18, 2016.

By this arrangement, ex-president Jonathan becomes the first African leader to be so honored and has gained recognition by the president of the SCLC, who has promised to work with the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation to advance the cause of peace around the world and to bridge the gap between people of color in the Diaspora and Africa.

Jonathan who also became a grandfather yesterday, was recently named the ‘Person of the Year’ by The African Sun Times, Africa’s number one and largest newspaper in the United States of America (USA).

Dammy Krane Apologizes To Fans, Says Wizkid’s “Final – [Baba Nla]” Was Originally His Song

Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane, who fired shots at singing sensation, Wizkid, few days back, accusing him of stealing, has issued an apology.

Krane accused Wizkid of stealing his song, saying he recorded Wizkid’s latest single, “Final – [Baba Nla]“, in Wizkid’s studio at his house, but Wizkid re-recorded and released the song without his permission.

Read the apology he posted on Instagram below.

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Senate intervenes in the free fall of the Naira.

Due to the continuous depreciation of the naira at the parallel market, the Senate on Thursday was compelled to summon the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele.

The upper chamber said that Emefiele should appear before it by 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday January 19, 2016 to explain the continuous weakening of Naira against the Dollar.

The invitation followed a Point of Order raised by the Senate Leader, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, over the matter.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki asked Senator Ndume to convey Senate’s resolution inviting the CBN governor.

Saraki said:

    The leader in line with our rules, 42:1 did mention this and in line with our rules also we must get the views of the Senators that we should stand this down till Tuesday next week.
    Leader, you convey and invite the Central Bank Governor to come on Tuesday by 11 to present this before the Senate.

On his part, Ndume had said it was expedient for the Senate to invite the CBN governor to brief it on the free fall of the naira.

    As of today, naira is exchanged for N305 to one dollar. In view of this worrisome situation and the fact that we all know that this country depends so much on imported materials and even food, there is a need for this Senate to as a matter of urgency call, invite or summon the governor of CBN to explain this situation and to provide the necessary solution to this situation.

Ik Ogbonna’s Wife Sonia & Her Son Look Lovely In Morning Selfie; Is He Trying To Pull Off Her Hair?

Ik Ogbonna’s beautiful wife, Sonia definitely loves to share with us and we can’t help but gush about how adorable her and son look in this new selfie she shared via her page.
Pic below

Femi Kuti Replies Fan Who Accuses Him Of Not Openly Chastising The Government Like Fela Did

Femi Kuti is the son of late afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti and Femi is a legend in his own and one of the most respected Afrobeat symbol around the world today.

The legend while on his Twitter page got accused by a fan for not openly chastising the Government on Twitter. The fan accused him of not being outspoken against the Government like his father, Fela did while alive.

Femi Kuti revealed that he can’t be arguing with people paid to tweet in support for the Government on Twitter. See his responses below:



    Teacher don’t teach me nonsense . u don’t know what I do/ say .I am Not here to argue with gov funded people. https://t.co/AVjTBf9URt

    — Femi Anikulapo -Kuti (@Femiakuti) January 12, 2016

    Silent ? When was the last time u listened to my new songs or heard me talk at the Shrine even. ? https://t.co/AVjTBf9URt

    — Femi Anikulapo -Kuti (@Femiakuti) January 12, 2016

    😊e get wetin my eye sef don c ni o. But advice? Put it into action yourself then simple. https://t.co/iIj0r7EUxZ

    — Femi Anikulapo -Kuti (@Femiakuti) January 12, 2016

    U no dey c na 4 dis Twitter even if u talk sense person go change am 2 nonsense.& uwon make I waste time dey argue https://t.co/iIj0r7EUxZ

    — Femi Anikulapo -Kuti (@Femiakuti) January 12, 2016

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    — Femi Anikulapo -Kuti (@Femiakuti) January 14, 2016