'Cabals and godfathers are to be blamed for deliberately keeping Nigerians poor' - Fela Durotoye

Motivational speaker and 2019 presidential hopeful, Fela Durotoye has accused godfathers and cabals in politics of keeping Nigerians impoverished on purpose so that they can keep winning elections.

He said poverty is a deliberate strategy by the so-called cabals to influence the electoral system in the country by giving people the least bit of inducements to stay dependent on their generosity.  

Durotoye spoke during an interview with Starr Radio UK yesterday when he was asked what he thinks is Nigeria's greatest problem. According to him, if Nigeria is able to break the power grip of godfathers in Nigerian politics, all of the country's problems will be solved as they keep an unhealthy hold on power to the detriment of everyone else.  

Jay-Z and Beyonce drop new album titled Everything Is Love in middle of OTRII tour

Power couple, Jay-Z and Beyonce have taken their fans by surprise by dropping a new album out of the blues, right in the middle of their On The Road II tour.

Going under the name The Carter, Beyonce and Jay-z teamed up for a collaboration album titled Everything Is Love. They dropped the new LP without any announcement or hype and it is only available to stream on Tidal.

The new album is a nine-track LP which features duets by the husband and wife duo, with a powerful image of a couple taken in front of the Mona Lisa inside Paris’ Louvre art gallery.

'It is not in the mind set of God for Buhari to rule beyond May 2019' - Ibadan based prophet, Wale Olagunju

Prophet Wale Olagunju, the presiding Bishop, Divine Seed of God Chapel Ministries has spoken on the state of the nation saying 'It is not in the mind set of God for Buhari to rule beyond May 2019'.

In a recent interview with City People, the man of God said, 'let me give you my own Biblical view, whenever there is injustice there will be no peace. Forget about those Bishops who are saying it shall be well with Nigeria. I am a die-hard supporter of Buhari in those days. One, to me his war against corruption is too selective. Buhari should know that corruption is a sin against God and mankind, so war against it should be total'.

According to him, 'I expect him to restructure Nigeria to balance the equation, He should conduct transparent censors to address the injustice that is going on in this country, create job opportunity for the youths who are roaming the street and address the problem of tribalism in the nation, correct the lopsided appointment that is going on in the Armed Forces; Custom; Immigration; Nigerian Police; Federal Ministries! Parastatals. It is not in the mind set of God for Buhari to rule beyond May 29,2019. Look at the just concluded bye-election in Oyo State, yes, PDP floored APC hands down. This is just the beginning of what awaits Buhari and his APC come 2019; as earlier predicted by me in my prophesy of 2017 and 2018'.

In two years, 24 LASTMA officials have been dismissed over misconduct allegations

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed 24 of its personnel in the past two years over misconduct. The authority has also lost about 10 personnel, while some others suffered injuries with some resulting in amputation in the course of carrying out their duties.  

Chief Executive Officer of the authority, Christian Olakpe made the disclosure saying LASTMA also punished erring officers and men in some other ways including suspension, rank reduction and isolation.

“There are various avenues we use to checkmate the misconducts of officials on duty,” Olakpe said.  He said that LASTMA had received numerous complaints against its officers.

Young man stabs himself to death after mistakenly thinking his vest was stab proof

A popular young man mistakenly stabbed himself in his chest after wrongfully believing he was wearing a stab proof vest, an inquest heard.

Jordan Easton died on August 23rd last year, just five days after his 22nd birthday. He was in his friend's kitchen when he turned the knife on himself.

An inquest heard at Teeside Coroner’s Court that Jordan had been out with friends when the tragedy occurred. After going to the house of one of his friend’s parents, Jordan told them he was wearing a "stab-proof vest."

Teesside assistant coroner Karin Welsh said: "While in the kitchen, he took hold a knife to demonstrate it was stab-proof and sadly realised it wasn’t the case."

Taxi ploughs into crowd of "World Cup fans" in Moscow leaving eight injured

A taxi ploughed into a crowd made up of World Cup fans in Central Moscow, leaving eight of them injured.

According to Russian media, the crowd was made up of Mexican fans waiting to watch their team play Germany tomorrow. They were standing on a pavement near Red Square, when the taxi crashed into their midst. The incident happened on Ilinka Street, about 650ft from the Red Square and Moscow’s famous GUM shopping arcade.

Reno Omokri in Kenya tending to orphans his ministry is supporting (video)

Author and pastor, Reno Omokri, was in Kenya at the invitation of Bishop Wycliffe Khaemba, to minister to orphans his ministry is supporting. He shot this video in Kenya with the orphans, whose education and feeding is now more secured.

https://www.facebook.com/omokri/videos/10215851776624635/

Watch the video below...

''Many Nigerians that fled the country for greener pastures are now trying to come back'' President Buhari says

President Buhari says that many of the Nigerians that have left the country for greener pastures in other countries are now trying to return home.

President Buhari  said this while speaking with guests who came to celebrate the end of Ramadan with him at the state house in Abuja. He said every Nigerian should preach the message of peace and that we as a people must work together to ensure we salvage our country.

“Please, in your constituencies emphasize what I said about 30 years ago; we don’t have another country except Nigeria. We may as well remain here and salvage it together; there is nothing else we can do. Even those that had gone out are now trying to come back because they are not wanted out there. I wish all the resources they had been deployed here. It would have been much better. So thank you very much and please try to persuade your constituencies to work much harder away from individualism and sectionalism'' President Buhari said

Sam Smith and his boyfriend Brandon Flynn hold hands during shopping trip in LA (Photos)

Sam Smith and his boyfriend Brandon Flynn are definitely going stronger since they started dating in October 2016.

The 26-year-old 'Stay With Me' singer and the '13 Reasons Why ' actor were pictured holding hands as while out on a shopping trip in LA on Thursday. The pair were casually dressed for the outing.

See full photos below.

''Leave chivalry and worry about female genital mutilation in Nigeria'' - US political commentator, Dana Loesch tells Chimamanda Adichie(video)

Award-winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie made news early this month when she appeared on Trevor Noah's show and said that she has a problem with men holding the doors for women just because they are women and consider them weaker beings. According to Chimamanda, men and women should open doors for each other.

''I thing gestures like holding the door shouldn't be gender-based. I think it's a lovely thing to hold the door but we should hold the door for everyone. Like, I hold the door for men and for women. And so I think the idea of someone holding the door for a woman because she's a woman... I have trouble with it.  I'm quite happy for people to hold the door for me. But I'm like, hope they're not doing it because of this sort of idea of chivalry. Because chivalry is really about the idea that women are somehow weak and need protecting. But we know that really, there are many women who are stronger than men'' she said

''President Buhari will sign 2018 budget on Tuesday June 19th'' Lai Mohammed says

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says President Buhari will sign into law the 2018 budget on Tuesday June 19th. He disclosed this in an interview with Reuters on the sideline of his visit to London. 

“We will sign it off on Tuesday,” Lai Mohammed said

The National Assembly on May 16 passed the N9.12 trillion ($28.95 billion)  2018 budget.

Photos/Videos: Video director rescues man from suspected kidnappers who posed as SARS officers

A film director, Dayo Davies, has shared the story of how he helped to save a man from being kidnapped by suspected kidnappers who posed as SARS Officers. Dayo shared a video showing the faces of the suspected kidnappers/SARS impersonators and wrote

''I Dayo O. Davies being a young Video Director, yesterday for the first time in my life I saved a guy from KIDNAPPERS that claimed to be SARS/IMMIGRATION officers. Arriving at Lekki Phase one, I saw a young guy being dragged by two men which I confidently stopped, introduced myself as a Media Press and asked them what the young guy has done for him to deserve this kind of treatment because this guy was being slapped, kicked and dragged seriously wanting to force him into a commercial bus (DANFO).

Nigerian man calls for medical tests to be carried out on prospective domestic workers after the 5 he almost employed were diagnosed with serious ailments

Wow!

#WorldCup2018: Lionel Messi fails to inspire Argentina to their first win, misses a penalty as they settle for 1 - 1 draw against Iceland

Superstar footballer, Lionel Messi fell below expectations as he failed to inspire Argentina to their first win against Iceland at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow today.

The Argentine captain and five-time Ballon d'Or winner could not convert a spot kick to give his nation a 2- 1 lead as Iceland goalkeeper, Hannes Halldorsson guessed correctly and dived to his right for the ball.

'I killed my boss & his girlfriend because he refused to pay me my salary but gave his girlfriend N300k to rent an apartment'' suspect says

In May 2018, the body of 22-year-old Lorraine Onye, a 300 level student of the Rivers state University of Science and Technology, was found in her Naval officer boyfriend's official quarters in Borikiri, Port Harcourt, Rivers state, and the boyfriend LT.Abubakar Yahaya Yusuf was no where to be found.

It was alleged at the time that the Naval officer killed her and fled the scene

However, investigation by the police showed that the houseboy of the Naval officer actually killed Lorraine and also the Naval officer. The houseboy, Thaddaeus Jaja after killing the officer, burnt his remain. 

How Nigeria can win the World Cup by Atiku Abubakar

Read the piece by former vice president Atiku Abubakar below...

It is now almost nine decades that the world cup tournament started, yet no African has lifted the trophy. I believe that the Mikel Obi led team can do it in Russia.

I have no doubt that our team will play their breath out, but despite this, only a united team lifts the world cup. Our real opponent is division not Croatia, Iceland or Lionel Messi

We are only seven games away from achieving what no other African nation has done.

Remember, when you find unity, you arrive at the door of victory.

''Stop ‘glorifying thieves’' President Buhari appeals to Nigerians

President Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to stop glorifying thieves in the society. In his Sallah message to mark the end of the Ramadan fast, President Buhari said thieves in the society must be treated with disdain for bringing hardships to others.

''Selfishness and greed have overcome people’s conscience so much that they don’t have moral inhibitions in the pursuit of their greed. I always wonder why any true believer, be they politicians, civil servants or businessmen, would seek to make profits from the misfortunes of others''he said

Judge revokes bail for ex-Trump campaign chairman, Paul Manafort and orders he be remanded in jail pending trial

Donald Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort has had his bail revoked by a Washington DC judge.  

Robert Mueller, who is investigating alleged Russian election interference, accused Manafort of trying to tamper with potential witnesses before the trial. Manafort was accused of contacting people related to his case in breach of his bail terms.

Fashion Magazine, GQ ranks Super Eagles’ Jersey Best World Cup 2018 Kit

International monthly men’s magazine based in New York City, GQ ranked all the kits of the national teams competing in the 2018 World Cup, worst to best.  

According to the magazine, Nigeria’s offering for the 2018 Cup is eccentric and off-the-wall in the best possible way. The heady mixture of cool green, white, and black evoke sensations of spearmint gum, while the blurred chevrons ooze cool.

#WorldCup2018: Super Eagles' stars pictured in high spirit ahead of Croatia clash on Saturday (Photos)

The Super Eagles' stars were pictured in high spirit as they relaxed outside their hotel in Russia. The squad will play their first World cup game against Croatia on Saturday at 8pm.

See full photos below.

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘accepts’ two-year suspended jail sentence and €18.8m fine over tax evasion case in Spain

Real Madrid and Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly accepted a two-year suspended jail sentence and fined €18.8m after to end his tax evasion case.

Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported on Friday that Ronaldo, who is currently with the Portuguese national team at the World Cup in Russia, agreed to pay the large fine regarding four tax offences, as well as a two-year jail sentence.

Photos: Jubilation in Congo as Catholic priest infected with Ebola survives

There was jubilation in the rural community of Itipo in the Democratic Republic of Congo as Rev. Lucien Ambunga, the Catholic priest who got infected with Ebola survived the deadly virus.

Father Ambunga who was diagnosed with Ebola last month was taken to Ebola treatment centre in the general hospital in Bikoro where he was quarantined.

After his swift recovery, he returned to Itipo last Friday and was greeted by a joyous crowd, who carried him on their shoulders and chanted “The hero this year is Courage (Father Ambunga’s nickname).”

'Don't care how broke you are, fund your daughter's account chicken head' - Mimi Orjiekwe slams ex-husband again

Nollywood actress, Mimi Ojiekwe has again blasted her estranged husband, Charles Billion for not paying child support towards the upkeep of their daughter.

In a post on her Insta story, where she called out men who aren't responsible enough to take care of their children, Mimi said if Charles doesn't fund their daughter's account in due time, he should forget about the child.

Abba Kyari's team arrests another Offa robbery suspect

 

Another gang member who was declared wanted in relation to the Offa bank robbery has been arrested by the Nigerian Police.

The wanted criminals were apprehended by the operatives of the Intelligence Response Team led by a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari.


More suspects have been arrested in connection with the April 5 Offa bank robberies during which nine policemen and 33 persons were killed. The wanted criminals were apprehended by the operatives of the Intelligence Response Team led by a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari.

EFCC declares man wanted over $400k fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commissions Commission EFCC has declared Capt. Femi Fola Daniels wanted for obtaining $400, 000 under false pretense.

NIGERIA: Man commits suicide in Delta State allegedly because he couldn't afford to pay N15K hospital delivery bill after his wife gave birth

A man on Thursday, June 14, hanged himself in Ozoro comminty, Isoko Local Government Area of Delta State.

According to a Facebook page, Biafra Stars, the man's wife delivered a baby through CS and was charged N15,000 bill, which he couldn't afford. He went into an uncompleted building and hanged himself with a rope.

Sharing the photo, the poster wrote;

"Today being the 14th day of June 2018 at about 1am,a Young Man who resides at uruto quoters Ozoro community hanged himself to death just bec his wife delivered a baby through opetation and the baby and his wife are alive but bec he was charged the sum #15,000 then no money to pay the hospital bills.where are we going to in this country?Just take a look"

Photos: Amazing transformation of three children tortured and abused in Akwa Ibom after being branded witches

Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Loven on Friday recalled how she and her team rescued three children four years ago.

The kids, Grace, Victoria and William, all siblings, were accused of witchcraft by their family;  tortured and abused. Read her post: 

"4 years ago today I was 7 months pregnant and on a rescue mission with David Emmanuel Umem  ( picture nr. 3 )

Blac Chyna shares completely naked photos and her teenage boyfriend can't help himself

YBN Almighty Jay is feeling his girlfriend Blac Chyna in all her naked glory.

The mother-of-two shared photos of herself completely naked in the pool and her teenage boyfriend couldn't stop himself from commenting.

"Dripping," he praised the mother-of-two in the caption.

WorldCup 2018: Cristiano Ronaldo scores brilliant hat-trick against Spain, becomes the first player to score at eight major international tournaments

Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo showed he's one of the greatest of all time as he started the 2018 World Cup tournament by breaking records.

The Portugal forward scored a brilliant hat-trick today in their opening game against Spain, which ended in a 3- 3 draw between the nations. The goals made him the first player ever to score in eight major international tournaments. 

Fake car dealer arraigned for N2.2million scam

EFCC on Thursday, June 14, 2018 arraigned Ibhara Precious before Justice H.I.O Oshomah of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a 4-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence. 

#WorldCup2018: Nigeria's Super Eagles are the youngest squad in Russia

Not only do we have the finest jersey, at an average age of just 25 years and 337 days, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are the youngest squad in Russia and  captain John  Mikel Obi has urged the players to keep their nerves in check  when they play Croatia later today.  

“It’s going to be very interesting because they like to keep the ball and so do we. We have a younger team so that might help us come the end of the game” Obi Mikel said on Friday.

Mikel believes the exuberance of youth may be the Super Eagles’ secret weapon.  

Heartbreaking images of 4-year-old girl beaten by her father, chained to the toilet, and made to wash his clothes

Child abuse has become so commonplace that it's in the news at least once every week. Yet, it doesn't make it any less shocking.

These heart-breaking images show a four-year-old girl who has been so badly beaten by her alcoholic father that she can barely open her eyes. The child was also chained up in a toilet and forced to do laundry.

The little girl was found in near darkness with both hands inside a plastic wash basin, scrubbing her father’s clothes. There also appear to be burn marks left by cigarettes on her back.