Kwara State House of Assembly wants Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq to revoke Saraki's house

The Kwara State House of Assembly on Tuesday September 3rd urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq of the state to declare as void the acquisition, appropriation and conversion of residence of the late Dr Olusola Saraki.    

The property with Survey No KWG927 and LAN/G-2071 is situated on Ilofa Road, GRA, llorin. The property which has been in existence for several years is popularly known as ”Ile Arugbo” (Home of the elderly).  

'Naira Marley’s songs and lifestyle influenced me' 16-year-old yahoo boy

A 16-year-old boy arrested by the Gombe State Police Command for cyber fraud, has blamed his actions on Naira Marley whose song and lifestyle he claimed influenced him. 

While the police said that the suspected internet fraudster is 18 years old, the suspect identified as Gabriel Michael insisted that he is just 16 years old. 

“I learnt hacking through tutorials on YouTube; for so many months I was at it. The lifestyle of a Nigerian musician, Naira Marley, the way he spends money influenced me. Marley talks about being a Yahoo boy (cyber fraudster). My addiction to computer started at the age of seven,” Michael said.

“I’m 16 years old, from Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State. I finished from the Nationwide Academy in Gombe. I was arrested for hacking into someone’s account.  

“I generate software like IP protocol, Angry IP scans, linos and I use them to do the job" he added. 

Pleading for mercy when paraded before newsmen, Michael said he can channel his skills to legal ventures but has no one to encourage him. 

Britney Spears' father under investigation for allegedly physically abusing her son

Jamie Spears, the 67-year-old father of American singer, Britney Spears, 37, is currently under investigation for allegedly abusing her son.

The alleged incident reportedly went down on Aug. 24 at Jamie Spears' home in Ventura County.

According to The Blast, Kevin Federline, 41, the estranged partner of  Britney Spears walked into a sheriff's station last Sunday, August 25, and filed a police report against Jamie Spears, alleging battery on his 13-year-old son.

Federline claims his 13-year-old son and Jamie got into an argument, and at some point, Jamie allegedly put hands on him. He also alleged that Jamie broke down a door to get to his grandson and grabbed him once he was in the room.

#Xenophobia: Zambia cancels friendly match against South Africa

Zambia’s football association has called off its friendly match against South Africa because of the recent xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa.

The international friendly match was scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 7, in Lusaka,  Zambia.

Due to the xenophobic attacks, the president of Zambia’s football association, Andrew Kamanga on Tuesday, September 3, announced that they have decided to cancel their friendly match that was scheduled for Saturday.

They’ve shown us countless times who they are - Genevieve Nnaji reacts to xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Genevieve Nnaji has reacted to the xenophobic attacks carried out by South Africans against foreigners mostly Nigerians in their country, which has led to an outrage on social media and the media. 

The screen diva in her Instagram post, stated that South Africans have shown Nigerians countless times who they are. She affirmed that a life with Nigerians isn't the worst thing and they (South Africans) need to see another side of life without Nigerians. 

Ubi Franklin's 4th baby mama, Sandra Iheuwa shares first photos of their daughter

Ubi Franklin's estranged baby mama, Sandra Iheuwa has finally shared photos of their baby whose pregnancy and birth saw her cut off ties with the music executive. 

Celebrating their daughter who became one-month-old today September 4, Sandra Iheuwa revealed she was christened Princess Ariella Chidera Iheuwa. Expressing her love for her daughter, she promised to always be there to protect her against hurt. 

Donald Trump launches another attack on Sadiq Khan but spells his name wrong

Donald Trump has launched another attack on Sadiq Khan after the Mayor of London criticized him for playing golf as Hurricane Dorian edged towards the US. 

Trump hit back at Khan for the criticism but spelt Khan's name wrong. 

The president defended his decision to play a round of golf, tweeting: "The incompetent Mayor of London, Sadique Kahn, was bothered that I played a very fast round of golf yesterday. Many Pols exercise for hours, or travel for weeks. 

"Me, I run through one of my courses (very inexpensive). President Obama would fly to Hawaii. Kahn should focus on ‘knife crime,’ which is totally out of control in London.

Xenophobia: Presidents Paul Kagame, Felix Tshisekedi and Peter Mutharika withdraw from World Economic Forum holding in South Africa

The World Economic Forum (WEF) scheduled to begin in South Africa from Wednesday September 4, will go on without the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of DR Congo  Felix Tshisekedi and the President of Malawi Peter Mutharika as they've all withdrawn from the event. 

The African leaders withdrew from the three-day event holding in Capetown after the xenophobic attacks launched by South Africans against foreigners especially Nigerians. 

Ashanti puts her incredible body on display in new sexy photos

Ashanti, 38, took to Instagram to put her incredible body on display while posing with a horse clad in a black leather bodysuit. 

See full photos beow. 

Senator Diri wins Bayelsa PDP governorship primary

Senator Douye Diri on Wednesday September 4, emerged winner of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Bayelsa State.

The Senator representing Bayelsa Central at the national assembly, defeated 19 other aspirants to emerge the PDP candidate for the forthcoming November 16 governorship election in the state.

The governorship primary exercise conducted by a PDP committee led by Governor Darius Ishaku was held at Dr. Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre in Yenagoa. It reportedly began by 11:30pm on Tuesday night and ended by 5:00am on Wednesday morning.

Couple whose wedding IV had 'no reception', actually had a wedding reception (photos)

The couple whose wedding IV had a bold 'no reception' notice, actually had a wedding reception courtesy of family and friends.

Reacting to the buzz concerning their invite, the groom Adewale Yusuf, who is a tech guru, said 'so the weekend was full of drama as our wedding IV trended because of our #NoReception decision. I'm glad my wife is laughing about it now, because it wasn't funny over the weekend. Thanks to everyone that insulted or defended us, we're happy with our decision'.

This is a massive violation and illegal exploitation of my intellectual property' - Zaaki Azzay calls out Mr Eazi and Sarkodie over copyright infringement

Veteran Nigerian musician, Zaaki Azzay has called out Ghanaian rapper, “Sakordie” and Nigeria's “Mr Eazi” for lifting and sampling the lyrics of his monster hit song “Marry Am” in their new song.

The song “Marry am” by Zaaki Azzay was released in 1996, while the collaborative effort by Sarkodie and Mr Eazi titled “Na You” was released on August 15, 2019.

Zaaaki Azzay has now taken to Instagram to call out “Sarkodie and Mr Eazi” and even threatened to sanction them for copyrights infringement.

See his post below...

South Africans will pay heavily for every drop of Nigerian blood that they have spilled - FFK vows

Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned the recent Xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

Reacting via his Twitter handle, the former Aviation Minister, said South Africans will pay for every blood that they have spilled since the attacks on Nigerians started.

See his tweets below

Ghanaian banker, Ellias Preko who helped James Ibori launder money in offshore accounts has been fined N3.2billion by UK court

Ellias Preko, a Ghanaian and former Goldman Sachs banker, who helped James Ibori, former governor of Delta, launder money in offshore accounts, has been ordered by a UK court to pay back £7.3m(N3.2 billion) to the British treasury or face 10 more years in jail.    

The order was slammed on Preko on Monday, September 2nd by Judge David Tomlison, following a confiscation hearing. Preko has three months to repay the money or he will return to jail. He was jailed for four and a half years back in 2013 for his role in the James Ibori scheme. 

Hushpuppi attacks Nigerian celebrities yet to speak against recent Xenophobic attacks in South Africa, 2face Idibia reacts

2face Idibia has called out Nigerian IG celebrity, Hushpuppi for attacking Nigerian celebrities who are yet to speak up against the recent Xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other Foreign Nationals in South Africa.

Photos from NBA legend Magic Johnson's star-studded 60th birthday bash in Saint Tropez

NBA legend, Magic Johnson who turned 60 last month celebrated his birthday in Saint Tropez over the weekend. 

The big party took place at Nikki Beach with his family and celebrity friends including Samuel L. Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, and Alex Rodriguez in attendance. 

Ghanaian singer, Badgirl Nafisah removes her panties on stage (video)

Ghanaian singer Badgirl Nafisah initiated a dramatic scene by removing her g-string on stage during a recent live performance. 

Nafisah who before now showed radio personalities her panties during an interview went on to wave her pink panties while the huge audience she performed to cheer her on.

Here is a video of the raunchy performance by the Ghanaian songstress below; 

Jennifer Lopez looked fab as she arrives in St. Tropez for Magic Johnson's Birthday

Jennifer Lopez accidentally exposed herself as she arrived in St. Tropez for Magic Johnson's 60th Birthday on Sunday, September 1. 

As she was making her way to Nikki Beach in St. Tropez, the singer's floral split skirt which she rocked with a white crop shirt exposed her private part.

#Xenophobia: 'I have made up my mind to boycott South Africa and all South African products - Daddy Freeze

On-air personality, Daddy Freeze has vowed not to travel to South Africa again.  

He also vowed to gradually boycott all South African products in reaction to the current wave of xenophobic attacks in the country.

Suspected Yahoo boy pose for picture shortly after his arrest in Lagos(photo)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested one Darlington John Irmahia, for alleged internet fraud.

A statement from the agency says Darlington, 26, a graduate of Fine and Applied Art , was arrested on Tuesday, August 8th at a restaurant in Lekki ,Lagos.

The EFCC operative in an earlier operation had seized a vehicle allegedly belonging to Darlington who fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. In an attempt to retrieve the vehicle, through a proxy, luck ran out on him when the operatives denied the proxy access to the car and trailed him to a restaurant where Darlington was arrested.

''He sounds like a product from a same sex union'' FFK, other Nigerians react to old video of South African deputy Minister of Police justifying xenophobic attacks

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, and other Nigerians are reacting to a trending old video of the current South Africa Deputy Minister of Police,  Bongani Mkongi, subtly justifying the Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals residing in South Africa.

At a press conference which held in 2017, Mkongi said

"Our doors have been nothing but welcoming to you all" Toke Makinwa tells South Africans as she condemns xenophobic attack on Nigerians

Toke Makinwa has joined in condemning the renewed xenophobic attacks carried out on Nigerians living in South Africa by indigenes.

The media personality took to Instagram to reveal that her "heart is broken" by the attacks. She mentioned that South Africans live and work in Nigeria and are allowed to thrive. 

She went on to ask the South Africans who have shown her love to "stand up for what is right."

She wrote: 

Toyin Lawani calls on Nigerians to boycott South African companies following xenophobic attacks

Toyin Lawani has asked Nigerians to boycott South African companies in reaction to the recent xenophobic attacks carried out on Nigerians by South Africans.

Reacting to the xenophobia, the serial entrepreneur wrote on Instagram: "This is South Africa, where human beings like us have decided to kill citizens of other countries and loot their properties. This is barbaric, this is wrong in every way but we know the Nigerian Government won’t do anything about it. The best thing is to boycott all SA companies in Nigeria. What do you think?"

Angela Okorie fires prayer after she received death threat on her son for accusing Mercy Johnson of being mean to other actresses

Angela Okorie has received a death threat on her son for a statement she made hours ago, corroborating the story of actress Sonia Ogiri that Mercy Johnson is mean to other actresses.

Sonia shared a post, revealing how Mercy Johnson bullied her years ago on a movie set. And Angela Okorie commented on the story, claiming Mercy treated her same way and when she confronted her, Mercy began fighting her "spiritually and physically" 

Angela's comment allegedly got her a DM from an Instagram user threatening her son with death if she doesn't apologize to Mercy Johnson.

Xenophobia: We have been programmed to hate ourselves, black on black, tribe on tribe - Mr Eazi

Mr Eazi has also spoken out against the Xenophobic attacks which is currently ongoing in South Africa and in turn led to an outrage on the media and social media platforms. 

Condemning the attacks via Instagram, the Nigerian singer said that we've been programmed to hate ourselves even though the real enemy is the failure to address the after effects of apartheid and bad

"41 years of no regrets" - Senator Ben Murray-Bruce celebrates wedding anniversary with wife Evelyn

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on Tuesday, celebrated his 41st wedding anniversary with his beautiful wife, Evelyn.

The former Senator took to social media to share an anniversary message.

"Today, I celebrate 40+1 years in marriage with the love of my life. 41 years of no regrets. I am indeed the most blessed man in the world. he wrote

Trevor Noah receives praise as he reacts to the xenophobic attack on Nigerians by South Africans

Popular South African comedian, Trevor Noah, has reacted to the ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other black foreign nationals in South Africa.

Trevor described the attacks as "misplaced priority". 

He pointed out that Nigerians and other African Nationals aren't the ones taking jobs from South Africans as they claim because Africans in South Africa "may lay claim to less than 0.00001%  of wealth in SA", whereas "Whites in South Africa makes up about 8.7% of the population and controls over 85% wealth".

He added, "So when I hear South Africans claiming that other Africans are competing with them on dwindling/scarce resources, I say that our anger and outrage is misplaced."

He continued: "Yours is a complete misplaced anger, prejudice and xenophobia built up out of inferiority complex created by decades of apartheid and oppression.

"I don't see fellow African as a competitor but a fellow compatriot who is struggling to feed his family and have some comfort in this short life-time."

Read the rest of his statement below. 

David Beckham channels his inner James Bond in striking GQ cover shoot as he wins Editor's Recognition award (Photos)

David Beckham channelled his inner James Bond in a striking cover shoot for GQ. 

The retired footballer, 44, who will receive the prestigious Editor's Recognition Award at Tuesday's GQ Men Of The Year Award ceremony, showed off his good looks in a smart black tux as he steered a boat around Venice. 

The father-of-four was also pictured in a series of other images for the magazine. 

The GQ Men of the Year Awards is an annual event celebrating and recognising 'inspirational men and women of the last 12 months'.

 

'The media has gone totally crazy, they just write whatever they want' - President Trump

President Trump's war with the main stream media in the US is surely not going to end soon especially with the 2020 elections around the corner.

Gunmen abduct PDP national youth leader in Enugu State

The National Youth Leader of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Udeh Okoye was on Monday, Sepetember 2nd abducted at his farm in Enugu State.  

According to Ebere Amaraizu, the spokesperson for the Enugu Stae Police Command, Okoye was allegedly held at gunpoint and taken away by his assailants.

In his words, “we are on it, but because of the nature of the incident, we would not be able to disclose many details. He went to his farm and was kidnapped, that should do for now.”

Xenophobia: South Africans still have the extreme case of a mind filled with hate and poverty - OAP Dotun

OAP Dotun has also reacted to the xenophobic attacks launched by South Africans against foreigners, mostly Nigerians. 

The Cool FM media personality in his comment on the attacks, stated that the development South Africans have is their biggest undoing because they only have infrastructure without building their minds.

Dotun further said that the black South Africans had tested their strength with white South Africans (Afrikaans) who control their economy but decided to take out their hate and aggression on other people especially Nigerians, since they can't do anything to the Afrikaans. 

Noble Igwe asks South African men important question as they justify xenophobia by claiming they are protecting their country

Noble Igwe has a question for South African men who are justifying the xenophobic attack on Nigerians in their country by claiming they are protecting their nation from foreigners.

A number of South Africans on social media defended the xenophobic attack on Nigerians by claiming Nigerians in their country are committing crimes and taking their jobs. They said the attack on Nigerians is a way of defending their country.

Reacting to this, Noble Igwe wrote: "South African men claiming they are defending their country from Foreigners, are your women foreigners too ?"

#Xenophobia: 'We'll f**k them up again and your government won't do shit' - South African man Tweets

This is all shades of insanity!!!

''This isn't the South Africa Mandela fought for''- Adesua Etomi condemns Xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Adesua Etomi-Wellington has also condemned the recent Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

In her post, Adesua stressed that this is certainly not the South Africa Late Nelson Mandela, fought so hard for.

Photos of former Zamfara lawmaker weeping profusely as he begs for forgiveness from APC leaders 3 weeks after defecting to PDP

A former lawmaker in Zamfara, Alhaji Manir Gidanjaja, who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) three weeks ago, has dumped the party and returned to the APC.

Gidanjaja had on August 8 announced his defection to PDP and was received into the party at Government House in Gusau.

Gidanjaja, however, retraced his step back to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend, during the party’s stakeholders meeting held at the residence of former governor, Abdul’aziz Yari in Talata-Mafara. He was seen weeping profusely as he begged for forgiveness from APC leaders.

Forget judgement day, please start judging our government now- Naira Marley appeals to God

As he shared on his Twitter handle.