Xenophobia: Oshiomhole asks FG to take over South African-owned businesses

A call to nationalize South African-owned businesses in Nigeria has been made by the national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole, days after Nigerian businesses were attacked by South Africans in a recent xenophobic attack. 

Speaking at the end of an emergency National Working Committee (NWC) meeting of the APC in Abuja on Thursday September 5, the former Governor of Edo State said that a boycott of MTN which is one of the South African owned businesses in Nigeria, will send a strong message. 

Madagascar football team cancels match with South Africa over xenophobic attacks

Madagascar's national football team, Barea, have cancelled their football match with South Africa National team, Bafana Bafana, in protest of the recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans residing in the country. Bafana Bafana announced this on its verified Twitter handle. 

Recal that the Zambian National team also withdrew from an earlier scheduled match against the Bafana Bafana.

The Trinity is a demonic doctrine - Reno Omokri says, trolls on prosperity preachers as Benny Hinn quits

Reno Omokri shared a controversial claim of the Trinity being a demonic doctrine as he reacted to report of popular televangelist Benny Hinn publicly denouncing prosperity preaching and promising never to ask people for money again. 

The former Presidential spokesperson and Pastor averred that just like Benny Hinn, prominent Pastors will one day confess that the Trinity is a demonic doctrine. According to him, Yeshua a.k.a Jesus is not God but the only begotten son of God. 

He wrote; 

Timi Dakalo celebrates his son on his birthday as they pose in new photo

Timi Dakolo is celebrating his son, Alex Dakolo, who turned a year older today, September 6, 2019.

Sharing this new photo of them posing together, the singer wrote: 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE YARD PEOPLE.MAY THE GRACE OF GOD CONTINUE TO SURROUND YOU,THE PEACE OF GOD KEEP YOU AND I PRONOUNCE THE GOODNESS OF GOD UPON YOUR LIFE.LONG LIFE WILL MY SON.HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SON.'

Apple offers to pay $1million to anyone who can hack an updated iPhone

Apple is offering a $1 million reward to anyone who can hack an iPhone as part of the company’s newly-expanded bug bounty program.  

The tech giant’s head of security engineering Ivan Krsti? recently shared the news at a conference in Las Vegas. 

Previously, the program was invite-only and the highest reward was $200,000. And for the first time, the program will include all Apple platforms, including iOS, iCloud, tvOS, iPadOS, watchOS and macOS.  

Xenophobia: Don't add insult to out grief, relations with South Africa must change – House of Reps Speaker, Gbajabiamila warns South African Government

The Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has stated that Nigeria's relationship with South Africa which condoned the killing of Nigerians by South Africans in the past must change. 

Gbajabiamila who addressed a world conference in response to the xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, rejected the South African Government's attempt to change the true narrative of events by casting the recently organized acts of violence as merely internecine conflict between gangs fighting for turf.

Man stands for 6 hours on flight so his wife can sleep

A man stood for six hours on a flight to allow his wife stretch out on his chair to sleep. But Twitter users are horrified by his action.

A woman who witnessed the man's selfless act while on board a plane shared a photo on Twitter, writing: "This guy stood up the whole 6 hours so his wife could sleep. Now THAT is love."

South Africa blames Afrophobia for violence against foreigners

Barely a day after the South African embassy in Nigeria was shut down over threats of retaliatory violence, the country's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has acknowledged the "existence" of afrophobia (resentment of other Africans) amongst its citizens. 

Pandor in an interview with newsmen at the continental economic conference in Cape Town, said they decided to temporarily close the embassy in Nigeria for security reasons after receiving threats of violence. Reuters reported that she disclosed that South African authorities are working to restore calm in areas affected by the violence.

"Don't accept any man's proposal if he won't also wear an engagement ring" Twitter user tells women

A Twitter user has asked women to refuse marriage proposals from men who will not agree to wear an engagement ring too.

According to @Solomon_Buchi, men should also wear engagement rings meant for men to show they are taken too.

Medical doctors and lab scientists at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital clash violently as lab scientists accuse the doctors of interference

Medical lab scientists and medical doctors at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital got into a violent clash today as lab scientists accused the doctors of interference.

The lab scientists carried out a protest earlier today on campus to ask doctors to stop intimidating them with police and the military. They carried placards and sang protest songs as they marched.

Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo gets a car gift on her birthday (video)

Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo turned a year older today and her celebration has already began with a car gift. 

Mercy Chinwo got the birthday gift from her management company. Some entertainers which include Josh 2 Funny, Apeh Harrison and Chris Morgan were present when the gospel singer received the gift. 

Uche Jombo slams young follower who slut-shamed her for calling attention to the "hardship allowance" Nigerian senators receive

Uche Jombo took to Twitter to lament how much Nigerian senators make despite the high rate of poverty in the nation. But some Nigerians tried to slut-shamed her and she replied.

The actress tweeted: "A Nigerian senator makes 29.5M in a month."

Kevin Hart in intense pain after doctors repaired 3 spinal fractures during surgery

Kevin Hart is reported to be suffering intense pain after doctors repaired three fractures to his spine.

The American comedian suffered a car accident early Sunday morning, September 1, in California.

"My car fell into a ditch in my attempt to escape from the assailants" - Kidnapped PDP National Youth Leader narrates his ordeal

The National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who regained his freedom after being kidnapped in Enugu, has narrated his ordeal in a statement issued on Thursday.

Udeh-Okoye was abducted by masked gunmen on his way to the farm in his village Agbogugu, on Monday night.

Read the press statement below...

Pastor Tobi Adegboyega feeds 5,000 people, Builds boreholes for clean water and creates job opportunities for Makoko residents

Across the Third Mainland Bridge is the coast of Lagos where a community of 200,000 people lives on houses built on stilts along the lagoon called Makoko. Also referred to as the perfect nightmare, a slum in full view, spread out beneath the most travelled bridge in West Africa?s megalopolis; yet most Lagosians have perhaps never been to Makoko as doing so carries much risk.

Life expectancy in these squatter settlements is extremely low; under 40. According to NGO WaterAid, like an estimated 63 million others in Nigeria, residents here lack access to safe drinking water. Similarly to 111 million people in the country, many are exposed to poor sanitation. Fishing is the biggest industry in Makoko and residents are constantly exposed to the marshy waters that are teaming with mosquitos. This deadly combination can lead to cholera, malaria and many other deadly diseases. But a lack of local government funds to provide good infrastructure and healthcare means a staggering 97,000 children die each year in Nigeria from diarrhoea alone.

'I’ve decided to retire & have my family' - Nicki Minaj announces shock retirement from music

Nicki Minaj has announced her retirement from music to start a family.

The Queens rapper, 36, who has been active in the industry since 2004 took to Twitter on Thursday night (September 5) to write, “I’ve decided to retire & have my family. I know you guys are happy now. To my fans, keep reppin me, do it til da death of me, in the box- cuz ain’t nobody checkin me.”

To her Barbz, she added, “Love you for LIFE.”

Clothes spread on rail at the Ministry of Finance building elicits criticisms

Nigerians have condemned the Officials at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja after clothes were seen hanging from a rail on the building.

A Twitter user shared a photo of the sight and expressed disappoinment, saying, "Is this not stupid that's our ministry of finance.

Other Twitter users also responded with criticisms.

See below.

#Xenophobia: Clegryman Prophet Chukwuemeka threatens to bring down South Africa (video)

Controversial Nigerian clergyman, Prophet Chukwuemeka, has declared a spiritual war against South Africa as he has vowed to bring down the country. His comment comes in the wake of the recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians residing in South Africa.

In a video he posted on his IG page, the clergyman vowed to deal with South Africa.

74-year old woman delivers twin baby girls after 54-years of marriage (Photos)

A 74-year old woman has delivered twin baby girls after 54-years of marriage.

Indian newspaper, The Hans India reported that the delivery was done in a private hospital in Guntur city on Thursday, September 5th. According to doctors, Yerramatti Raja Rao who hails from Nelapartipadu in East Godavari district married Mangayamma on March 22, 1962. 

The marriage was fruitless for decades until Yerramatti read about a pregnant 55 year-old woman residing near her house. The woman became pregnant through IVF. Mangayamma drew inspiration from the neighbour and along with her husband approached Ahalya Nursing Home in Guntur city.  

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and daughter Princess majestically step into event in matching hairstyles and floor-length gowns (video)

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her daughter Princess Ekeinde stole the show as they attended an event together.

Both women had their hair styled in a similar fashion and they both wore floor-length dresses.

Davido, his babymamas and the drama about Chioma's 'special baby' (Photos)

Davido's seemingly innocent interview with BeatFM where he was asked if his girlfriend, Chioma, was pregnant has caused a bit of drama with the other women in his life and their daughters.

During the interview, Davido was asked to confirm if Chioma is expecting, and he said, 'wait and see now'.

Man baffled after he was charged almost $100,000 for just one beer at a Manchester hotel

A man was charged 99,983.64 (£55,300) for just one bottle of beer at a Manchester hotel and he took to Twitter to share his experience.

Peter Lalor, a cricket writer from Australia, said he thinks the beer he was served could be "the most expensive beer in history".

But it turns out the beer should have been £5.50 and an error meant he was overcharged and £55,000 was removed from his account. He still hasn’t had a refund for the bottle of Deuchars IP.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson shares more photos from his private wedding to his longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has shared more photos from his secret wedding to his longtime girlfriend, Lauren Hashian. 

The 47-year-old hunky actor and the singer, 34, who have been together since 2007, got married last month in Hawaii. The wedding was attended by their two young daughters Jasmine Johnson, 3 and Tiana Gia Johnson, 1, and very few friends. 

Nike honours LeBron James by naming new building at World Headquarters after the NBA star (Photos)

Nike has announced it has named the latest building in its World Headquarters (WHQ) campus expansion after NBA star and Los Angeles Lakers forward, LeBron James.

The company announced on Thursday, September 5, that the LeBron James Building is the sixth new building added to the Beaverton, Oregon campus since the expansion began in 2015, and will house Nike’s Advanced Innovation team, including its state-of-the-art Sport Research Lab.

Michelle Obama shares photo from her early school days and pens down an empowering message

Michelle Obama is reflecting on the importance of good education and how it helped build her.

To mark the International Day of Charity on Thursday, September 5, the former US First Lady shared a photo from her early school days and penned down an empowering message. 

YG and Kehlani finally go public with their relationship, months after welcoming babies with other people (video)

YG and Kehlani stepped out for the first time as a couple at the New York Fashion Week on Thursday September 5, months after they both welcomed babies with other people. 

The duo also confirmed that they are dating, months after speculation and swirling rumors. When a TMZ cameraman asked Kehlani if stepping out with YG meant they were dating, the 'Gangsta' crooner confirmed the news by saying “Mhmm.”

EFCC arrests another FBI-wanted suspect in Kaduna State (Photo)

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office has arrested another FBI-wanted internet fraudster identified as Emmanuel Adedeji Oluwatosin.    

He was arrested in Kaduna by EFCC operatives. The Zonal Head, Abdullahi Lawal confimred Oluwatosin’s name is on the wanted list of the FBI.  

Lawal while parading the suspect in Sokoto on Thursday listed the assets recovered from his residence. They were Mercedes Benz E550, Mercedes Benz C450, an IPhone, laptops, modem and SIM cards.  

Benny Hinn announces that 'Holy Spirit is fed up' with his prosperity preaching (video)

Controversial Israeli televangelist Benny Hinn, known for his massive “healing crusades" and also associated with what has become known as prosperity gospel, has announced that he is undergoing a correction of his theology that made him and his family millions.

In a Facebook live broadcast with his followers, Benny Hinn who has been an advocate of obtaining blessings through sowing of seeds, faithful payments of tithes and offerings, delivered a full-throated rejection of the practice. 

#SharingMagicMemories – Who can guess what these celebrities are up to?

It definitely is no coincidence that all three of these celebrities put out similar videos on Instagram, talking about their kids and asking fans to look out for something exciting!

What do they all have in common - they are all parents with two kids each… and they are celebs! That’s all we know, so let’s wait for the big announcement!

Check out their Instagram posts below:

'A great son of Africa has fallen, he was courageous and defiant' - FFK mourns the demise of Robert Mugabe

As Tweeted by Nigeria's former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode as he mourns the passing of ex-Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe.

Photoshopped image of Michelle and Barack Obama as Nicki Minaj and her boyfriend

Nicki Minaj has shared an image of Barack and Michelle Obama's face photoshopped onto her and ex-convict boyfriend Kenneth Petty's body.

Below is the original photo.

Serena Williams reaches US Open final after defeating Elina Svitolina

Serena Williams is set for another chance to equal the all-time Grand Slam record after defeating Elina Svitolina to reach the US Open final clash.

The 37-year-old American defeated the Ukrainian fifth seed 6-3 6-1 on the Arthur Ashe Stadium last night to reach her fourth major final since welcoming her first child in September 2017.

The six-time champion will now face Canadian 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu in Saturday's final in New York.

T-Boss shares throwback photo of her flaunting her baby bump in underwear and heels (photos)

T-Boss has shared photos of herself modelling with her bump.

The former reality star who welcomed her child some weeks ago just released the photos, which were taken when her baby bump was just becoming noticeable.

See more photos below.

What I ordered vs what I got: woman in "sifia pain" because of what her tailor made for her

A Twitter user has shared a photo of an outfit she ordered and the final result that she got and she said she's in "sifia pain" as a result of the difference.

@UnscramZ shared the photo of both outfits, writing: "What I ordered VS what I got. Wallahi Allah I'm in sifia pain. You can laugh it's allowed."

'I would rather be dead in a ditch than delay Brexit beyond next month' - UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has said he'd "rather be dead in a ditch" than delay UK's exit from the European Union beyond October 2019.

Johnson was responding to a question from a reporter after making a speech in front of police recruits in West Yorkshire where he said, 'we must come out of the EU on October 31,”

The speech was however marred at the end by the collapse of a police cadet standing behind him.

"I didn't have an account balance when I married at 22" Yul Edochie says

Yul Edochie has revealed that at the time he got married at 22, he didn't have anything in his bank account.

The father-of-four made this revelation in a comment to one of his Instagram followers.

The follower commented on a photo of Yul with his children and told the actor that he is lucky to have married early. The follower added that he wants to follow in Yul's footsteps and have an early marriage but his bank balance is not encouraging.

And Yul replied, telling him that at the time he got married, he had nothing in his bank balance.

See the exchange below.

Angry youths beat up pastor in Cross River community, set his house, church ablaze for allegedly using people for rituals (photos)

People of Ukelle in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, unleashed their anger on a pastor after accusing him of using residents for rituals

According to Facebook user, James Nicolas, the pastor used three boys for rituals last week. In anger, youths of the community stormed his church which they set ablaze along with his house before beating and parading him .

'Yeah this is the fake prophet who has been using our people for rituals.
Remember earlier this year, we reported a case where about 5 people got missing on their way to North ukelle from Edor, and last week again this same demon has sacrificed 3 boys again from Wanihem.
From the pictures above, angry youths have set his house and church on fire'.

More photos below...

#Xenophobia: Basketmouth cancels his appearance at the Comic Choice Awards in South Africa this weekend

Basketmouth shared this on his IG page this morning.