Breaking: Court refuses to grant Sowore’s application challenging his detention

The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to grant the motion filed by Omoyele Sowore challenging his detention for 45 days by the Department of State Security.

Justice Nkeonye Maya, who declined all applications by Counsel to Sowore, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, sent the case back to Justice Taiwo for further hearing. Falana, who had asked the court to set aside the ex parte order granted by Justice Taiwo, also applied for oral bail when Justice Maha rejected the earlier application.  

US rapper Lil Dell, 19, on the run after being charged with murder

A young American rapper is reportedly on the run after he was charged with first-degree murder.

19-year-old Florida rapper Lil Dell, whose real name is Cordellious Dyess, is among three other suspects charged with the murder of 20-year-old Elizabeth Harris, who was shot outside of a Pensacola nightclub in May 2019. 

Hushpuppi shows off all his luxury whips in new photo

Flamboyant Nigerian big boy, Hushpuppi, who is popularly known for flaunting his luxurious lifestyle on social media, took to Instagram to show off his S650 Maybach, Bentley Bentayga, Rolls-Royce Wraith and his new Ferrari.

Sierra Leone president fires his aide after she gave testimony at TB Joshua's church

Julius Maada Bio, the president of Sierra Leone, has terminated the appointment of his chief of protocol (SCOP), Fatmata Kargbo, after she went to the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) owned by Nigerian clergyman, TB Joshua, to testify of how God has favoured her.

Kargbo was featured on Emmanuel TV owned by TB Joshua, testifying of how God favored her with her recent appointment as an aide to the president and how she has been able to complete her new house which she abandoned for many years.

Showing photos of the luxury mansion she recently completed, Kargbo told the congregation that her story is now different.

“I want to thank God for blessing me with this job as SCOP to the president of Sierra Leone, ambassador at large and the blessings that come with it. If you look closely at this picture you will see the luxurious house God has blessed me with. I was living in a single room apartment. But my story is now different,” 

Harvard student sues Ugandan President Museveni for blocking him on Twitter

A Harvard University student has sued Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for blocking him on Twitter.

Mr Hillary Innocent Seguya Taylor, a Ugandan, also sued government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo and the police Chief Political Commissar Asan Kasingye, saying they too have blocked him from accessing their official Twitter accounts.

Photos: Woman chained and paraded for allegedly stealing from an orphanage in Anambra

oooh! This photo is total heartbreaking, in as much as I do not concur with what she did. must she be chained and humiliate this way? this is totally unfair. According to the story, she was caught and paraded in chains after she allegedly stole some items including noodles, from an orphanage owned by a church in a community in Anambra State.

"The woman in chains stole some items meant for the Motherless Babies Home from the Church." a witness wrote on Facebook.

IPOB is not Ohaneze or PANDEF that bow to threats - Nnamdi Kanu replies Junaid Mohammed

Nnamdi Kanu on Wednesday August 28, reacted to Second Republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed's threat of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) paying with its blood if they attack President Buhari abroad. 

Firing back at Junaid Mohammed over the threat, the leader of the proscribed IPOB group stated that the elder statesman was talking like a ‘captured bandit in police custody’. Nnamdi further affirmed that IPOB does not bow to threats like other socio-cultural groups which include Ohaneze Ndigbo and PANDEF. 

He tweeted; 

Next time I go to the pool I will tie wrapper to please you hypocrites - Belinda Effah says as she defends Meagan Good

Belinda Effah lashed out at people she described as 'hypocrites' in defence of Meagan Good, after her Instagram exchange with some followers over 'wearing a bikini even though she is preacher's wife'. 

Reacting to the Instagram exchange, Belinda Effah backed Meagan's response which she said was neccesary because people are judgemental and expect you to live by certain rules due to some cliches. 

Facebook tightens rules for political adverts ahead of US elections

Facebook has announced that it would tighten its rules for political ad spending ahead of the 2020 US elections, notably by requiring more information about who is paying for campaign messages.  

The move is the latest by Facebook to crack down on efforts to deceive or manipulate users after the social network admitted lapses in the 2016 election. While Facebook has already begun requiring political advertisers to provide identification to confirm who they are and where they are located, the new policy requires more information to show they are registered with the US government.    

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde reacts as follower questions her marital status

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde was dragged into Instagram bants by a nosy follower querying her marital status. 

Commenting on a photo of the ace Nollywood actress and some business leaders, the follower asked if the mother of four is still married as she has stopped sharing photos of her husband, Captain Mathew Ekeinde on social media. 

Sacked workers in Delta State protest as Governor Okowa offers automatic employment to 14 choristers

The automatic employment recently granted to 14 choristers by Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the state’s creation, has triggered crisis among some sacked workers.  

Over 3,000 sacked workers, including the 650 Delta Line Transport Company staff, under the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees and the 3,000 members of the Association that was suspended in 2015 have cried foul.    

The governor had, during an inter-denominational thanksgiving service to mark the anniversary at the Government House, Asaba, announced the automatic employment to 14 distinguished choristers.  

Annie Idibia flaunts her banging bikini body in new photo

Mother of two, Annie Idibia who is currently on holiday in Malta took to Instagram to flaunt her banging bikini body while posing in a blue two-piece. 
 

Actress Ruth Kadiri introduces her newborn daughter to world, as she shares first photo

Actress Ruth Kadiri has introduced her newborn daughter to the world.

The proud mother who welcomed the child on the 26th of August, with her husband Mr. Ezerika took to Instagram to share first photo of her baby daughter and revealed they have named her, Reign Nwachinemelu Ezerika.

Posting the photo to her page, she wrote: Our sweet baby girl Reign Nwachinemelu Ezerika made her way into this world ? on the 26 of August 2019. It still feels,like a dream. I’m not the perfect girl. But I’m blessed to have the perfect gift at this time of my life. With love from momma. erhmmm daddy loves you too 

Nnamdi Kanu is the most courageous and most powerful southern leader in Nigeria today - FFK

As Tweeted by former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode.

Meek Mill no longer on probation after he pleaded guilty to gun charge to end 12-year case

Meek Mill's 12-year long case has ended after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour gun charge in a plea deal.

The US rapper was granted a new trial in July because judges ruled that his original trial in 2008 had credibility issues with the arresting officer. The judge in the new trial decided the two years Meek Mill had already spent in prison was enough.

English billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe buys French football club Nice for £91m

French football club, Nice has been purchased by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is the chairman, and chief executive officer of the Ineos chemicals group.

The 66-year-old chemical engineer turned financier and industrialist who has an £18.664 billion fortune was on Monday (August 26) given the all-clear to seal the reported £91m deal with Nice's Sino-American owners by the French Competition Authority.

Nigeria's Raymond Ekevwo becomes Africa’s fastest man

Nigeria’s Raymond Ekevwo became Africa's fastest man with a record time of 9.96secs which gave him the much needed victory in the 100m event at the ongoing 2019 African Games.

Ekevwo was closely followed by another Nigerian Usheori Itsekiri, who came third in a record time of 10.02secs at the 100m final in Morocco.

Barcelona unveil giant statue outside Camp Nou in honour of late club legend Johan Cruyff (Photos)

Barcelona have unveiled a giant statue outside their famous Nou Camp stadium in honour of late club legend, Johan Cruyff.

The event took place today, August 27, with friends and family of the former Barca player and manager present at the ceremony.

I governed Abia with my own money - Orji Uzor Kalu

Former Governor of Abia State Orji Uzor Kalu, who was arraigned before a federal high court in Lagos on charges of laundering N7.6bn when he was governor between 1999 and 2007, claims that he ran the state with his own money while denying the allegation. 

The Nigerian senate's Chief Whip in his testimony when arraigned alongside Ude Udeogu, an ex-commissioner for finance in Abia and Slok Nigeria Limited, his company, said Abia state didn’t have such amount when he was in government. 

Presidency clarifies reports on President Buhari's trip to Tokyo

President Buhari's trip to Tokyo Japan, has been heavily criticised by some Nigerians.

The Presidency through a statement released by Femi Adesina, clarified some of the questions raised.

Day two in Japan, and it was mainly for exhaling, catching our breath, receiving briefings and preparing for the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 7), which holds from August 28-31.

Heart break: Nigerian man allegedly killed in South Africa by police officers

46-year-old Pius Ezekwem, a Nigerian businessman residing in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa has been killed.

According to reports, Pius who ran a chain of bed and breakfast guest houses, was picked up by eight police officers at a Nigerian eatery last weekend and was forcefully taken to his home for a search and interrogation.

An argument between Pius and the South African police officers degenerated so fast that a gun shot was fired, leading to Pius' death. Pius was married to a South African who was present at the scene of the incident.  He reportedly asked the policemen to kill him in his house as he would not follow them to where they wanted to take him to. Sadly, the policemen allegedly killed him in the presence of his family.

Chris Brown shares photo of his daughter, Royalty's first day of school

Totally gobsmacked with how fast his daughter has grown, Chris Brown couldn't help but gush about Royalty's first day of school for the new academic session

The excited Dad shared a smiling photo of Royalty with the caption "My baby first day of school! Where has the time gone? SO PROUD OF YOU BOOBOO". 

Please take it Eazi with my angel - Femi Otedola begs Mr Eazi

Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola and his daughter's boyfriend, Mr Eazi had this witty chat on Instagram.

Singer Eazi shared a video of himself with Temi dancing to his song, and Otedola took to the comment section of the said post to beg Eazi to take it easy with his daughter.

'Mr Eazi take it Eazi with my Angel' he wrote

Protest is not coup, I've never visited Dubai - Sowore

The arrested convener of  #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore has denied claims of being in contact with “foreign collaborators” in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries to destabilize President Buhari's government.. 

Sowore who also denied visiting Dubai or any UAE cities, further dispelled DSS' allegation of receiving “millions of dollars” from the alleged collaborators to sponsor widespread attacks in Nigeria. 

Ed Sheeran reveals he'll be taking an 'extended break' from music to spend time with wife Cherry Seabor

Following the end of his record-breaking world tour, Ed Sheeran has revealed he will be taking an extended break from music to spend time with childhood sweetheart and wife Cherry Seaborn, who he married in December 2018.

Speaking at the emotional final gig in Chantry Park, Ipswich, earlier this week, the singer and songwriter said: “As you may or not know, I’ve been on the Divide tour for over two years now and this is the last day of the whole thing.

'I never thought that I'd be in this position' - Wendy Williams confirms estranged husband Kevin Hunter welcomed a child with another woman

Wendy Williams has finally confirmed that her estranged husband Kevin Hunter fathered a child with another woman.

During an interview with The New York Times Magazine, the talk show host said that her husband of 21 years had a daughter with massage therapist Sharina Hudson.

TV host cries and apologizes for saying that her black colleague looks like a gorilla on Live TV (video)

A TV host broke down in tears as she apologized for saying her black colleague looks like a gorilla live on air.

Alex Housden, during a TV show segment about a gorilla, commented about a gorilla at Oklahoma City’s zoo by telling black colleague Jason Hackett: "Kinda looks like you."

Her racist statement elicited a backlash as people called for her to be fired from KOCO-TV,  and she was forced to apologise the following day.

Governor Umahi of Ebonyi State sack Commissioner for information, Ken Uhuo

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has sacked the Commissioner for information and orientation, Ken Uhuo, according to a statement by Dr Kenneth Ugbala, Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

Ugbala said Ken Uhuo was dismissed because he lacked direction in the performance of his official duties.  

“The state government wishes to thank Uhuo for services rendered so far as commissioner”, said Ugbala, adding that he may re-evaluate and place Uhuo in another position fit and suitable for him.

Footage from T-Boss's baby shower shows her lift her dress up to show her baby bump

T-Boss had a baby shower before her child was born and it was a colourful affair.

A video from the baby shower shows the former reality star lifting her dress up to show off her naked bump to her guests.

Mercy Johnson shares stunning photos to celebrate her birthday

It's a double dose of celebration for Mercy Johnson, as she is celebrating her birthday few days after getting turnt up for her 8th wedding anniversary with her husband Prince Odi Okojie. 

The ace Nollywood actress shared beautiful photos on Instagram in celebration of her new age and also penned down a birthday message to herself. 

"Happy Birthday to me.....to be wiser is all I pray...." she wrote

Here are the photos she shared below; 

#BBNaija: I love you and I'm sorry I didn't stand up for you enough - Gedoni sends message to Khafi (Video)

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Gedoni has sent a lovely message to his boo in the house, Khafi Kareem.  

Gedoni who was evicted alongside Jackye from the show on Sunday apologised to Khafi for not always standing up for her then he went on to say, 'i love you from the bottom of my heart'.

See the video below,...

Gedoni sends a message to Khafi. Such a cute video #BBNaija pic.twitter.com/AN3Ltj3cak

— Uchy (@Uchyy005) August 27, 2019

Cassie debuts growing baby bump on her 33rd Birthday (Photo)

Cassie is a stunning mother to be. The singer who turned 33-years-old today, August 26 decided to let the world see a glimpse of her beautiful growing bump in celebration of her special day.

Cassie was pictured posing in a bikini bottom as she sat beachside. 

Her man, Alex Fine also dropped a sweet comment under the photo writing: “Love you two so soo much. Happy birthday baby.”

The pair are expecting a baby girl together.

No scare-mongering from IPOB will detract President Buhari from his outing in Japan - Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, the president’s Media adviser, has urged Nigerians to ignore all the 'noise and fabrications' in the media about an IPOB protest against President Buhari in Japan.

In a statement today, Adesina said, “the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group has had nothing to do with President Muhammadu Buhari since he arrived Yokohama, Japan, on Monday.

“Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora are urged to disregard concocted stories, backed with spurious visuals, of any protest or harassment of the President and his team.  “It is the stock-in-trade of hate mongers, who do not realize that the rest of Nigerians have left them far behind.    

Taylor Swift tops Forbes' list as the Highest-Paid Woman in Music (See full list)

Forbes's ranking of the world's highest-paid women for music for 2019 is out, and Taylor Swift secured the top spot

The “Me!” singer takes the top spot on Forbes‘ list after earning a whopping $185 million pretax over the past year, which puts her ahead of runner-up Beyoncé and Rihanna.

Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare disqualified after a false start at the 12th African Games in Morocco

Nigerian female athlete, Blessing Okagbare suffered disqualification after a false start in the women’s 100 metres semi-finals heat 1 at the 12th African Games in Rabat.

She was disqualified for beating the gun at the starting block. It was a huge disappointment for the Nigerian medal hopeful who had earlier in the day won heat 3 of the event’s first round with a time of 11.53 seconds.  

Video: "The reason Nigerians are known for scamming is because we are smarter than a lot of people" - Jidenna

Nigerian born US singer, Jidenna has revealed the reason why Nigerians are known for scam all over the world.  

Reacting to the recent arrest of 77 Nigerians by the FBI, Jidenna said Nigerians are smarter than a lot of people, hence the reason why they excel in sports and other sphere of life including scamming.  

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Jackye shares a kiss with her boyfriend to wish him a 'Happy Birthday' (Photo)

Big Brother Naija housemate, Jackye who got evicted on Sunday has finally re-united with her much talked about boyfriend, Lami.

While she was in the house, her boyfriend, Lami also made headlines a couple of times defending her on several occasions on social media. 

FBI wanted suspect didn’t sponsor my election – Governor Emeka Ihedioha

Governor Emeka Ihedioha on Monday August 26, denied claims of one the arrested FBI suspects, Chika Odionyenma sponsoring his 2019 political outing which got him elected as Governor of Imo State. 

The Imo Governor's Special Assistant on New Media, Izuchukwu Akwarandu stated that those linking Odionyenma’s alleged fraud dealings to the governor were only being