Aye Dee appointed board member of Italian club

I guess when the name Aye Dee is mention it ring bells, yeah it should, Aye Dee was the guy behind the controversial closure of Linda Ikeji's Blog sometime last. So don't know his relationship with the Italy FC board but we heard the self proclaim political analyst, Mukhtar ‘Aye Dee’ Dan ‘Iyan has been appointed to serve as a member, Board of Directors for Venezia F.C. Italy.

Round Four Capital One Cup Fixtures

Manchester United and Manchester City have been rewarded with home draws in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup.

Louis Van Gaal’s side will host Championship side, Middlesbrough, having eased past Ipswich 3-nil at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

Manchester City will welcome Crystal Palace to the Etihad Stadium, while Sheffield Wednesday’s reward for beating Newcastle United is a home game against Arsenal.

Former SGF Chief Olu Falae has been release by abductors

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, has been freed by his abductors.

His younger brother, Sunday Falae, told Channels Television that the former presidential candidate was released by captors on Thursday afternoon.

Also confirming his release, the Commissioner for Information of Ondo State, Kayode Akinmade, said that Chief Falae was on his way to the Government House and from there to his home.

President Buhari Prays In Daura, Katsina State

President Muhammadu Buhari joined Muslims all over the world in observing Eid el-Kabir prayer in his country home, Daura, Katsina State.

The prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Daura, Sheikh Safiyanu Yusuf, at Kofar-Arewa Eid Ground.

In his sermon, the Imam stressed the importance of sacrifice in Islam.

Rapper Stitches slept with Kyler Jenner

Not sure if this is just to gain recognition or its for real. In an exclusive interview with In Touch magazine, Miami rapper Stitches whose real name is Phillip Katsabanis, claims he had sex with Kylie Jenner just weeks after her 18th birthday. Below is what he told them; 

VIDEO: Captured Boko Haram (ISIS) leader can't pray or read Quran

Nigerian Boko Haram ISIS leader by name Yusuf (left) can't pray or read the Quran. Watch the video after the cut...

Capsizes Boat in Lagos lives One missing, 21 others rescued

According to report from LIB, at least one person has been declared missing and 21 others rescued after two boat mishap occurred at different times along More Island and Tincan Island in Lagos today. Eyewitnesses say the boat mishap at More Island happened in the early hours of today while the one at Tincan Island happened at about 6pm.

President Buhari Orders IGP to Rescue Chief Falae 48 Hours After Abduction

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies to take all necessary action to ensure the safe and speedy rescue of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, 48 hours after his abduction.

Falae was abducted from his farm on Monday by suspected Fulani herdsmen who are demanding N100m ransom for his release.

World Bank Names Rachid Benmessaoud as Director for Nigeria

Rachid Benmessaoud, a former World Bank country director for Pakistan, has been appointed by the bank to support Nigeria’s development priorities, including education and public spending.

Benmessaoud was Monday named as the bank’s new country director for Nigeria and coordinating director for West Africa Regional Integration Programme.

Buhari Condemns Coup D’etat In Burkina Faso

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has condemned Wednesday’s detention of the Interim President, the Prime Minister and other ministers of the transitional government of Burkina Faso in an apparent coup d’etat.

President Buhari, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said that Nigeria aligns with ECOWAS, the African Union and the United Nations “in rejecting the brazen contravention of the constitution and transitional charter of Burkina Faso by elements of the Presidential Guard under the leadership of General Gilbert Diendere.

Coach Sunday Oliseh recall Enyeama, Mikel and Moses

Vincent Enyeama, Mikel Obi, Victor Moses and Odion Ighalo are among 24 Super Eagles players called up for next month’s international friendlies against Congo DR and Cameroon in Belgium.

The quartet missed out of the 2017 AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania and the friendly with Niger Republic earlier in the month.

Burkina Faso Military Releases President Kafando

Burkina Faso’s military has released the country’s interim President after he was detained during a coup that dissolved his government.

The junta released a statement confirming that Michel Kafando was freed from military custody.

The move came after the African Union suspended Burkina Faso and threatened sanctions unless the junta releases all interim political figures from detention.

Senate President Defends Absence At Code Of Conduct Tribunal

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has explained why he did not honour the invitation by the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Friday.

In a statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, the Senate President said that the manner in which the case was filed showed that he would not be given justice.

Pope Francis to Visits Washington D.C. (See Official Schedule)

Pope Francis is arriving in Washington D.C. on September 22, marking something utterly significant: his first visit to the United States.

According to Hollywoodlife, Pope Francis will has a long itinerary for his short visit to the capital, making sure to not only spend time with his fellow Catholics, but to also meet with the country’s top politicians including President Obama

See Official Schedules for his visit after the cut ...

Kourtney refuses to reconcile with Scott Dissick

It seems Kourtney Kardashian 36, has finally made up her mind about her divorce with Scott Dissick. Barely two months after dumping longtime boyfriend Scott Disick, the reality star has zero interest in reconciling. 

“They’re amicable for their kids,” a Kardashian source reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly, “but Kourtney is officially done." 

Kendall Jenner Becomes Youngest Member of Highest-Paid Models

Kendall Jenner made her debut on Forbes' 2015 list of the highest-paid models. At just 19, she is the youngest member of the bunch and beat out well-known beauties including Kate Upton and Jourdan Dunn with an annual salary of $4 million.

Emir of Kano and family feature on today's selfie

... When the selfie sticks to the Emir Palace

Burkina Faso Military Confirms Coup, Backs Gen. Gilbert Diendere as Interim Leader

Burkina Faso’s military took to the airwaves Thursday to declare it now controls the West African country, confirming that a coup has taken place just weeks before elections.

The announcement broadcast on national television and radio was read by an army lieutenant colonel wearing a camouflage uniform and cap who sat in front of a blue background. The statement said the country’s transitional government had been dissolved and the interim president was no longer in power.

President Buhari: "Ministers Do Nothing but Make Noise"

President Muhammadu Buhari’s delay, in appointing ministers, three months after coming to power may not be unconnected with his believe that civil servants and technocrats are the ones who do the job of governance more than the ministers.

Buhari who departed Nigeria for France on Monday, during an exclusive interview with France 24 tv François Picard, on Wednesday, however, said he intends to stick with his decision to name his cabinet before the end of the month, but however, opined that ministers are only there to “make a lot of noise.”

President Obama invites teen arrested after his homemade clock was mistook for bomb to White House

US President Barack Obama has issued a White House invitation to Ahmed Mohamed, the 14 year old Muslim schoolboy who was arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school (read here) via his official twitter account.

See tweet from Official Obama's account ...

Kim Kardashian semi-nude photos flood the internet

Lol, when your husband is proud that your nude picture is causing earthquake on the internet, what more should you expect. Not sure who release the photos, but Kanye West can been seen standing there as is wife pose nude for a shoot in front of other guys.

More photos after the cut ...

Someone is sharing list of People Rihanna has slept with on Instagram

Not sure who is behind this but an instagram page called @homiehopperriri is sharing photos of some singers/rappers that Rihanna has been linked with, some of which includes Chris Brown, Drake, Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, Kanye West, J Cole and more. 

See some photos after the cut ...

Saudi Arabia Crane accident: Families of Nigerian victims to get N70m each

The Families of the six Nigerian pilgrims who lost their lives in the Friday September 11th crane accident at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca are to receive N70m each as compensation from the Saudi Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The king had ordered that families of each of the 111 people who lost their lives in the accident be paid compensation of (SR1,000,000) one million Saudi Riyals which is N70 million in Naira equivalent. Six Nigerian pilgrims including one pilgrim from Kaduna and five others from Gombe state died in the unfortunate incident.

Meet Mavin Records D'Prince Adorable Son

The Singer share this adorable photo of his son. Come to think of it, the Supreme Mavin Dynasty (Mavin Records) seems to be producing lots of babies, Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage and D'Prince are proud father and mothers now. Some Hints: If you want to give birth join their Team, Lol, don't say I said so!

Back to the story, the little baby have his dad's face, He is a Cutie!

Texas Police arrest 14yr old boy after his homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb

Yesterday there was a strong and angry reaction about the arrest of Ahmed with the hashtag #IStandwithAhmed trending. According to report, 14 year old Ahmed Mohamed was arrested after he'd made a clock at home and brought it into MacArthur High School in Irving to show his engineering teacher who congratulated him. Another teacher who heard it's beeping sound during class, saw it and believed it looked like a bomb, alerted school authorities who called the police.

In Ogun State: Pipeline Vandals Kill Ten DSS operatives

Ten operatives of the Department of State Security DSS were reportedly ambushed and killed by Pipeline vandals at the Arepo Area of Ogun State, yesterday September 16th.

According to ThisDay, the vandals killed the DSS operatives who intercepted them while they were siphoning fuel from an already vandalized NNPC pipeline in the area A gun battle ensued between both battles which led to the death of the DSS operatives.

Villa chapel won't be relocated - VP’s aide says

Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, on Wednesday, responded to reports that the Aso Rock Villa Chapel has been relocated.

The media aide said it was not fair to accuse the President of relocating the church when what happened was “the sorting out of procedural issues.” He insisted that it was baseless to assume that Buhari was hostile to Christians in the Presidential Villa.

He tweeted:

Chris Brown shares lookalike collage photos with his daughter

Chris Brown who recently won 50/50 custody of his daughter shared identical collage of his photos side by side with his daughter's and captioned it: My Twin. Guess he doesn't really need that paternity test after all?

EFCC declare Former Nigeria Presidential Aspirant Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has release a press statement declaring Emmanuel Osita Okereke wanted. Emmanuel Osita Okereke was the former presidential aspirant on the platform of the Nigeria Liberation Party (NLP) and he's been wanted for jumping bail. Emmanuel is also the Director-General of the National Task Force to Combat Illegal Importation of Small Arms, Ammunition and Light Weapons, (NATFORCE)

A statement by the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren,states that the former presidential aspirant was being prosecuted on six-counts of impersonation, forgery and obtaining by false pretence. He was arraigned on November 21, 2013, before Justice J. Y. Tukur, of the FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja, for allegedly forging a document of the Federal Government, titled: “Restricted, Federal Government of Nigeria, National Task Force”.

Lol! Neighbours write hilarious letter to students with see-through bathroom window

A group of students were horrified to receive a letter from their neighbor telling them that they could see through their frosted window in their bathroom.

The note was posted through their letterbox by a family living across the road. One of the students who live at the house said:"We got this letter a few days ago.