Southerners have hijacked jobs meant for northerners – Coalition of Northern Groups

The Coalition of Northern Groups on Sunday September 1, lamented over jobs meant for indigenes of Northern states which have allegedly been hijacked by Southerners. 

The spokesperson of the group, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman who alleged that northerners were being denied employment opportunities in the south, added that southerners have taken all the vacant positions meant for indigenes of the northern region as guaranteed by the local content clause of the Federal character provision in the Constitution. He blamed this on the negligence of the political leaders in the region. 

“Whereas, the local content clause stipulates that all levels 01 to 06 positions in every government establishments must go to indigenes of the host communities in the North, the reverse is the case,’’ Suleiman said.

Effeminate dancer, James Brown back to male outfits after disruption of Bobrisky's birthday party

James Brown, the popular effeminate dancer has been restored back to default setting after the birthday party of his benefactor, Bobrisky was disrupted by armed policemen over the weekend.

The cross-dresser in new photos shared on Snapchat, said he had to put on male outfits before his case also gets taken up by authorities. See his photos below; 

Lovely photo of 2face and Annie Idibia as they step out in London

2face and wife Annie Idibia looked lovely as they stepped out together in London yesterday .

Sharing the photo via Instagram, the actress and mother of two wrote: 'Best Thing To Hold Unto In Lifae... Is Each Other #MCM #MCE. '

Cardi B advises followers on how to deal with low self-esteem

Cardi B had a few words for her followers who are dealing with low self-esteem.

A follower struggling with self-esteem issues reached out to the 26-year-old rapper to ask for advice and Cardi said the best way is "self care".

Zodwa Wabantu pictured kissing female fan on the mouth on stage

Zodwa Wabantu was pictured kissing a female fan on the mouth while on stage.

The South African singer/dancer, who is popular for performing pantless, is seen bending from her elevated position on stage to reach the level of one of her female fans. She then gave her a kiss on the mouth as others watched.

Kevin Hart may need surgery following 'Major Back Injury' from Car accident

Kevin Hart may need “major back surgery” from the terrifying car accident that occurred on Sunday, September 1.

The comedian along with Jared Black and Rebbeca Broxterman were in the car. Black, who was driving Hart’s vehicle, reportedly “lost control” of the car in the hills of Malibu.

Hart who suffered a serious back injury is now said to be facing the possibility of undergoing surgery as a result of the injuries. He is currently in a Los Angeles hospital. 

Cristiano Ronaldo, Virgil van Dijk and Lionel Messi shortlisted as the final three for FIFA's The Best Men's Player award

FIFA has confirmed the three final contenders for the 2019 Best Men's Player award. 

The Football's governing body had initially released a 15-man shortlist, but Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), and Lionel Messi ( FC Barcelona) are the final contenders for the award. 

Van Dijk is the favourite to win the award after he was named the Uefa Men's Player of the Year last week ahead of Messi and Ronaldo.

Opinions divided as Big Brother Naija's Cindy is seen washing her hand in her food bowl (video)

Big Brother Naija housemate, Cindy was filmed washing her hand in her food bowl after eating, an act that many considered disgusting, and this led to a debate online as people argued whether it is appropriate or not.

The housemate was filmed eating at a table with other housemates. When she was done, she washed her hand into the plate used in eating.

The video was shared by a number of Twitter and Instagram users as they called her out for it, saying it's a disgusting behaviour and she should have had a separate bowl for that or use the sink.

But some defended her and said there's no harm in what she did, as long as the plates will be washed afterward.

See some comments below.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama reacts to burning of properties owned by Nigerians in South Africa

Nigeria's foreign affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama has reacted to the viral videos of burning and looting of shops and properties owned by Nigerians in South Africa. 

LIB had reported earlier that the violent xenophobic attacks meted out on Nigerians by South Africans, pushed some into hiding in bushes. 

Reacting to the report and viral videos, Onyeama stated that the Nigerian government will be taking definitive measures over the attacks in which there was no effective police protection. 

He tweeted; 

EFCC arrests female suspect on FBI list

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of a female suspect cyber fraudster in Edo State.

EFCC said the female suspect (names withheld) worked in collaboration with foreign counterpart in dark web. Head of Benin Zonal Office Muhtar Bello, said the female suspect was involved in obtaining and stealing people’s identification information which she forward to her American collaborators.  

'I love my chocolate very very dark' - Princess Shingle shares a glimpse of her hunky boyfriend who gave her a G-Wagon for Valentine (Photo)

Princess Shingle has finally shared a glimpse of her hunky boyfriend, Frederic, who bought her a brand new G-Wagon for Valentine in February. 

Sharing a shirtless photo of her man with his face strategically cropped out, the curvy Gambian-born actress wrote: 'All mineeeeeeee. I love my chocolate very very dark. my man is a whole snack . I love you so much Frederic, owner of my heart ?? my total package. I doubt I’m ever leaving America oh.' 

Nigerians react in outrage as APCON announces it will begin vetting social media adverts before they can be allowed to go online

The Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, APCON, announced that it will begin vetting internet-based adverts and Nigerians are not pleased with this.

According to a statement released by the regulatory body, everyone planning to put out an advert on social media has to ensure that all communication materials are vetted by APCON first before it is exposed to the public.

Nigerian tech entrepreneur challenges Nigerian youths as he shares photo with Botswana's 32-year old Minister of trade

 

Dr Aloy Chife, a Nigerian tech entrepreneur based in Ghana shared a picture he took with Botswana's Minister of Trade who is only 32-years old.

 

 

He then challenged Nigerian youths to rise up to the task of building their future rather leaving it to leaders who continue to ruin the country. 

 

All Obas in Ibadan drop their crown

The new 21 obas in Ibadan land who turned up for the ongoing Southwest security summit at the International Conference Centre in University of Ibadan on Monday September 2, appeared in common hats which meant they've reportedly dropped their crowns, surrendering to the Olubadan of Ibadan land Oba Saliu Adetunji.

The 21 Obas appeared with the Olubadan at the event two years after they were crowned by the immediate past Governor of Oyo state Abiola Ajimobi. 

While the controversy lasted, the Olubadan maintained that the state Governor has no right to independently elevate his chiefs. He further stated that their reconciliation will only work out if the Obas drop their crowns while waiting for their time to ascend the throne of the Olubadan in line with the custom. The new Obas however stood their ground, claiming their crowning was already gazetted by the state government.

Beautiful four-generation photo of T-Boss's grand mother, her mother, sister Wendy, and Wendy's daughter

T-Boss's sister, Wendy shared an adorable four-generation photo featuring her grandmother, mother, herself, and her daughter.

The beautiful photo was taken by new mum, T-Boss.

Mercy and Ike become the first-ever joint head of house in Big Brother Naija

Big Brother Naija housemates and couple, Ike and Mercy have made history by becoming the first-ever joint head of house in the reality show. 

During the HOH competition, the pair won the game of throwing balls into the cup and had to be made the joint head of house for the week.

When Biggie told them to decide who will get the HOH immunity this week, Mercy agreed to let her boo Ike have it.

Osun PDP lawmakers sacked by tribunal

Two Osun People's Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers have been sacked by the election petitions tribunal which sat today September 1, in Osogbo the state's capital. 

Bamidele Salam, a House of Representatives member representing Ede federal constituency was sacked by the tribual on grounds of electoral malpractices. Results from four local government areas in the constituency were cancelled by the tribunal which ordered a rerun. 

Ex-Cambodian provincial governor jailed for 13 years for killing his mistress

Former Takeo provincial governor Lay Vannak was on Monday September 2, handed a 13-year jail sentence by a Cambodian court after being found guilty of murdering his mistress. 

The 36-year-old former Governor's mistress, Chev Sovathana was found dead at her home in Takeo province’s Daun Keo city in January 2018. The deceased was found hanging in her rented villa in southern Takeo province, misleading local police into announcing it was a case of suicide at first. 

William Abada Iwuchukwu bags award for humanitarian services in Amsterdam

Amsterdam based international business man, philanthropist and show promoter William Abada Iwuchukwu has bagged yet another award, this time for humanitarian services. After celebrating the 10th anniversary of Abada Iwuchukwu Foundation (AIF) last year for empowering more than 300 widows and widowers including 24 less privileged in the Eastern part of Nigeria, a body known as Youths for Human Rights under the umbrella of United Nations, Netherlands chapter has chosen him as the 2019 Humanitarian Awards recipient.

On his acceptance speech, he thanked the organizers and attendees for coming out in numbers. He urged everyone to do good for humanity because good deeds brings about good luck which we all need in all our endeavors.

123 Jigawa men sue Lagos government for N1bn over detention

The Lagos state government has been dragged to court by the 123 indigenes of Jigawa state detained over the weekend by operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences (Enforcement Unit). 

The detained men led by one Abdullahi Yakubu filed their lawsuit before a Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday September 2, demanding N1bn reparation from the state government for profiling and detaining them.

Other respondents in the lawsuit marked FHC/L/CS/1519/19 include the Lagos State Commissioner of Police and the Chairman of the task force, Mr. Yinka Egbeyemi as well as the Attorney-General of Lagos State.

'I'm so disturbed' - Cassper Nyovest reacts to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Rapper. Cassper Nyovest has reacted to the recent wave of Xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Cassper took to Twitter to register his displeasure saying, 'I can't believe this shit. Im soooo disturbed. What's going on in their heads? South African Men. What the actual fuck?'.

The recent wave of attacks on foreigners has seen many people killed and properties worth millions burnt and destroyed.

A VERY HAPPY NEW MONTH TO YOU AND YOURS...MAY YOUR SEPTEMBER BE AWESOME AND FILLED WITH BLESSED MOMENTS AMEN

Uriel Oputa slams follower who mocked her for being celibate

Uriel Oputa slammed a follower who mocked her for choosing to be celibate.

The former Big Brother Naija reality star shared a video by of herself getting ready and revealed in the caption that she's celibate.

A follower then replied, telling her that her choice to be celibate is the reason why she doesn't own a car. And Uriel hit back at the follower.

See the Instagram exchange below.

Toyin Lawani and Pretty Mike pose n*de together in Adam and Eve inspired photo shoot

Toyin Lawani and Pretty Mike posed n*de during an Adam and Eve inspired photo shoot. 

In one of the photos, Toyin is seen hugging Pretty Mike, with her bare boobs against his chest. They, however, used leaves to prevent their private parts from touching.

See more photos below.

"It's all about leaving the cage" - Noble Igwe says as he rocks skirt to event

Noble Igwe attended an event dressed in a skirt.The 360Nobs boss rocked the skirt with a black shirt, a pair of sneakers and a hat.

Actress Regina Daniels shares beautiful family photos with her stepchildren

Regina Daniels, the wife of billionaire politician, Ned Nwoko, shared these beautiful family photos of herself and her stepchildren posing together to usher in the new month. 

See more photos below.

Pregnant Ashley Graham flaunts her baby bump during outing with husband Justin Ervin (Photos)

Ashley Graham is expecting her first child with her husband of nine-years, Justin Ervin.

The 31-year-old plus-sized model took to Instagram to flaunt her baby bump in a two-piece bikini during a recent outing with her husband. 

See full photos below.

Bobrisky reveals the cost of his birthday bash as 19million only

Bobrisky is still licking his wounds from yesterday's police invasion at the venue of his 28th birthday party.

Though he was not arrested, the party didn't hold either and now he's said he spent a total of 19 million naira on the event. 

He's however found solace in his grandma's advice to always ''thank God in every situation.''

President Buhari arrives Abuja after participating in TICAD7 (photos)

President Buhari arrived Abuja on August 31 after participating at the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development. 

Recall that the Nigerian President travelled to Japan last Sunday for the TICAD7, themed, “Africa and Yokohama, Sharing Passion for the Future.” President Buhari wooed investors and also held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Abe at the event. 

President Buhari was received at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday by the Chief of Staff Abba Kyari, Governor of Borno state, Prof. Babagana Umara Zullum, Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, IGP Adamu Mohammed and other government officials. 

Here are photos below; 

Nollywood is not responsible for failed marriages among celebrities - Ronke Oshodi-Oke

Ronke Oshodi Oke has disagreed with the claims that some celebrity failed marriages were caused because of their involvement in Nollywood. 

Speaking on the high rate of divorce in Nollywood, the 45-year-old actress told Sunday Scoop, “It is not because they are actors that their marriages crash .

There is nobody that is insulated from what’s happening in the society at large. Generally, there are many marriages that don’t last. I have seen someone that was married for just two years and she left the marriage. It is not because one is an actress or an actor that one’s marriage would scatter; it is because that’s what is ‘reigning’ for now. It takes true love for anybody to remain in a marriage when the two partners no longer have feelings for each other.”

Zamfara State governor orders immediate construction of RUGA settlement

Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle has ordered for the immediate commencement of construction work on the new Ruga settlements in the state.  

Matawalle issued the directive on Saturday in Gusau after receiving the new Ruga master plan from Emmanuel Ozigi, the project consultant.  

Sen. Dino Melaye hosts evicted Big Brother Naija housemates at his Abuja residence (Photos)

Senator Dino Melaye on Saturday, August 31, hosted some of the evicted Big Brother Naija housemates at his Abuja residence.

He was pictured with Kim Oprah, Gedoni, Jeff, Joe, Jackye, Nelson and Enkay.

See full photos below.

Nigerian journalist charged with treason for criticizing Governor Ben Ayade

Agba Jalingo, the publisher of CrossRiverWatch (a Cross River State-based newspaper) who has been in police detention for over a week following his arrest over a report on an alleged diversion of N500 million by the Cross River Governor Ben Ayade, has been charged with treason.

The journalist was handed a four-count charge of treasonable felony, terrorism, cultism, and the disturbance of public peace by the police after being arrested in Lagos and driven by road to Calabar, the capital city of the Cross River State. 

50 AK-47 rifles recovered from Nasarawa Deputy Governor's attackers

Muhammad Akazakwai, a kidnap kingpin said to have masterminded the recent attack on the  Deputy Governor of  Nasarawa State,  Emmanuel Akabe has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). 

The suspect was arrested at his mother’s residence in Kano where he was being treated for gunshot wounds, days after the attack in which 3 policemen and a civilian were shot dead. A source who confirmed the arrest of Akazakwai, told Punch that 50 AK-47 rifles were recovered from him. 

Kaffy's hubby survives ghastly accident in Lekki (Video)

Nigerian dance queen, Kaffy is full of thanks to God for sparing the life of her husband who was involved in a terrible car crash along the Lekki-Epe expressway early this morning.

In an exclusive chat with LIB, Kaffy narratated the incident saying, 'my husband was involved in a car accident, a very ghastly one. His car somersaulted many times. If you see the pictures, they are very very terrible, you will not believe anyone can survive it'.

I’ll not interfere with EFCC operations - President Buhari

President Buhari has pledged not to interfere with the operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as it strives to uncover and prosecute corrupt public officials in the country.  

The president made the pledge on Saturday at the graduation of 328 cadets of the Detective Superintendent Course 8 of the EFCC. The colourful passing out parade took place at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) parade ground, Ribadu Campus, Kaduna.  

The parade climaxed 13 months of rigorous training to avail the officers with the necessary skills of law enforcement. Buhari who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, congratulated the cadets and urged them to contribute their quota to the fight against corruption in the country.