Say What! Katy Perry Sets A New Twitter Record With 90 Million Followers

Katy Perry just set a new Twitter record when she reached 90 million followers on Friday, July 1. Twitter announced the huge milestone with a tweet. 

“It’s party time, @katyperry! With 90 million on the guest list, we’re gonna need a really big dance floor,” the social media network wrote. 

“Dang this is tight,” Perry, 31, responded, adding a cool emoji with sunglasses and a smirk.

The “This Is How We Do” singer, who skyrocketed to fame with her 2008 single “I Kissed a Girl,” joined Twitter in 2009 while on tour in Germany.

#MadeInNaija: Nigerian Builds A 100% Nigerian Tractor

UK-trained Nigerian engineer Timothy Addigi Terfa is getting ready to launch a Nigerian-built tractor. Mr. Terfa said: 

"I designed and built this tractor, which is 100% Nigerian, with a team of skilled individuals." He has called the tractor Ijodo, meaning labour in the Tiv language.

Deputy High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Nigeria kidnapped in Kaduna, N44m ransom demanded

Sierra Leone's Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Maj-Gen. Nelson Williams has been reportedly kidnapped in Kaduna. According to the Chairman of Nigeria Human Rights Commission, a ransom of N44m is being demanded. His driver is also missing.

Fire drill emergency in Hotel got Chrissy Teigen ran out of hotel with baby Luna half naked

Chrissy Teigen's mother Vilailuck shared this photo of her daughter rushing out from Hotel Bel Air during a fire drill.

"It's just a drill but we thought it's for real" Luna's grandma said on Instagram yesterday.

The 31-year-old model then remembered it was just a drill and poked fun at herself for her over-reaction on Snapchat and Twitter.

Wales upsets Belgium to earn historic berth in Semis of #EURO2016

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PHOTOs: Exquisite Lagos Police PRO Dolapo Badmos receives CRAN Award

The Police Public Relationships Officer of Lagos State Police Command, Superintendent of Police, Dolapo Badmos received the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria's Special Award for exceptional dedication to service.

Photos: President Buhari off to Katsina State for the weekend

Have a nice weekend Mr President!

PHOTOs: Actor Kenneth Okonkwo returns to Nigeria with his wife and new born baby

Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo returned to Nigeria today with his wife Ifeoma and new son, Ken. They were welcomed at the airport by family members and friends. The couple welcomed their first child on May after nine years of marriage. 

PHOTOs: Zlatan Ibrahimović unveil as Manchester United Player

Manchester United hs unveiled Zlatan Ibrahimovic as its new signing this evening. The Swedish striker had confirmed he'll be moving to Man U on Instagram and Twitter on Thursday and today the club confirmed the move.

The club on it's official website wrote;

Federal Government Signs MOU On $11.117bn Lagos-calabar Railway

The Federal Government has signed a contract agreement with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) on the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Railway project.

The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi who signed on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, said the contract is an addendum to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Railway project which was initially awarded by the former President Goodluck Jonathan’s Administration to CCECC at a contract sum of $11.917 billion disclosing that at the inception of President Muhammadu Buhari Administration, the Federal Government renegotiated the contract with the Management of CCECC and agreed at a contract sum of $11.117 billion thereby saving a whooping sum of $800million.

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So what can you read from the sign post?

Vicente Del Bosque quits as Spain's Head Coach

Vicente del Bosque quit as Spain’s coach after the defending champions crashed out of Euro 2016, ending one of football’s most successful managerial dynasties. 

Del Bosque, 65, won a World Cup and a European Championship in a glorious era for Spanish football. He also won the Champions League twice with Real Madrid. 

His legacy was tainted by Spain’s disastrous first round exit at the 2014 World Cup and now their defeat in the last 16 at the European Championship. Some of the team’s greatest players are also expected to retire soon. 

Sammie Okposo and wife Ozioma celebrate their 6th wedding anniversary today

Popular Gospel artist Sammie Okposo and his beautiful wife, Ozioma, are celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary today July 1st. They got married in Lagos in 2010. Sammie took to his Instagram Page to renew his marriage vow with his lovely wife

He wrote;

Gov Lalong blames predecessor over cattle ranch protest

Governor Solomon Lalong of Plateau State has accused his predecessor, Senator Jonah Jang, of allegedly masterminding the recent protest in the state over the introduction of cattle ranches as a way of ending the incessant farmers’ and herdsmen’s clashes.

Lalong, who spoke with State House correspondents on Friday shortly after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, stated that what the protesters kicked against was grazing reserve while the state government was talking about ranches.

He, however, noted that the protest was restricted to a few ethnic groups, adding that his government had done a lot of consultations and that all stakeholders including traditional rulers, religious leaders and youth organisations accepted that the state should adopt ranching.

Federal Teaching Hospital engulfed by fire in Gombe

The Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe was Friday morning engulfed by fire that lasted for about two hours.

The Chief Medial Director of the hospital, Dr. Abubakar Saidu disclosed that the fire began early hours of Friday and was fully stopped by men of the State Fire Service at about 8:00 am, having consumed the staff lounge and some offices.

He explained, “We woke up this morning and discover there was fire in the old administrative block, specifically from one of the lounges.

Abuja-Kaduna Rail: FG to acquire more coaches for – Amaechi

The Federal Government will soon acquire more coaches for the Abuja-Kaduna railway service to enable it cope with the population of commuters plying the route, an official has said.

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, made the disclosure on Friday in an interview with newsmen in Abuja.

He said that the four coaches on the ground could only convey 380 passengers while the volume of passengers was much higher.

(PHOTOs) Two Dead As Soldiers Lay Ambush For Boko Haram In Borno

Yesterday morning, the troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 8 Task Force Division, on blocking position at Garere Junction, ambushed Boko Haram terrorists at Gudumbali, the northern part of Borno State, while they were crossing to another location with some logistics items.

During the operation, the troops killed 2 and wounded one of the Boko Haram terrorists.

They also recovered 2 AK-47 and a G3 rifle. In addition, they recovered 660 Litres of Premium Motor Spirit and yards of military uniforms.

Amber Rose show off her massive cleavage in new beautiful face pictures

Amber Rose put her massive boobs on display on her Instagram Page for a new campaign she is working on

Blac Chyna puts her growing baby bump on display

Rob Kardashian's fiancée and Mother-of-one, Blac Chyna shared a video of her growing Kardashian baby bump via Snapchat with her 3-year-old son caressing her tummy...

Jose Mourinho shares beautiful photos of his family

Manchester United Coach Jose Mourinho last night shared a photo of his family on his Instagram page showing his wife Matilde Faria and their two children Matilde Mourinho and Jose Mario Mourinho Jr. Cute family.

Abia crisis: Attorney-General says INEC lied, confirms they were served notice of appeal

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Contrary to claims by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that they did not receive any Notice of Appeal from Governor Okezie Ikpeazu or an injunction stopping the Commission from issuing a Certificate of Return to Dr. Uche Ugah, the Attorney General of Abia State, Mr. Umeh Kalu, has said that INEC lied in its claims.

A proof service has shown that the Commission did indeed receive the two important documents and it was signed for by Saleh N. Ibrahim, Senior Clerical Officer at the Legal Services Department of the Commission's Headquarters, Abuja, who stamped the Notice of Appeal and Injunction with the Commission's official stamp by 12.50pm on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.

Zayn Malik and Kristen Stewart features on the cover of Elle UK 'Rise of the Rebel' edition

Singer Zayn Malik and Actress Kristen Stewart are on the new cover of the September edition of Elle UK. The magazine has launched a new style for it's September publication which features 4 different covers including Zayn Malik, Kristen Stewart, Amandla Stenberg and Hari Nef.

School Management Expel Eight Girls From School After They Got Pregnant

Eight girls from a school in Elgeyo-Marakwet a county in Kenya have been expelled after the school management discovered they had fallen pregnant. Moi Girls Kapsowar High School in Elgeyo-Marakwet county expelled the girls on grounds that they are likely to pull down the school’s mean grade. Among them are three from four candidates who are also said to have been de-registered by the school for fear that they will affect its performance in this year’s national examinations. The parents have expressed their disappointment as their plans secure a bright future for their children has been dashed.

See intriguing photos of a Beargang Grandpa

Irvin Randle aka 'Mr. Steal Your Grandma' is an educator in his 60s and based in Houston, Texas.

Who doesn't want to look like this in his 60s? Mhen, I need more gym time *crying*

How Beyonce's 'Lemonade' affected My family - Damon Dash

Dame Dash recently spoke about how Beyonce's overly loyal fans reaction to her song 'Lemonade', affected his family.

When Bey released her sixth album, Lemonade, the world was instantly drawn to one song in particular, as it brought to light possible infidelity between the singer and her husband Jay Z. The track "Sorry," is about another woman whom she referred to as "Becky with the good hair. The song fueled rumours that Rachael Roy was the woman Jay Z allegedly cheated on Beyoncé with. 

The Beehives went into overdrive, they didn't only attack Rachael Roy, the went in for her daughters, especially Ava. They invaded her Instagram page and left nasty comments. In fact, they unleashed the worst venom on the young girl. All the comments were upsetting to read. So, imagine how her father felt.

Say What! Primary School Teacher Impregnates Class Four Pupil

A shocking incident has thrown pupils and teachers of a primary school into a state of bewilderment after a  teacher at a primary school in Laikipia North allegedly impregnated a Class Four pupil in Kenya.

According to News24, the pupil informed the school Guidance and Counseling teacher, who has since been transferred from the school, that the male teacher made her pregnant. The case was also reported to police and education officers in the sub-County.

The education officers including the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Laikipia County director, Abubakar Hassan visited the school several times to investigate the matter.

After 40 years of Crushing, 58-year-old man finally marries 64-year-old woman

58-year-old Mzee Selemia Ayeko Wandago from Likoni, Mombasa County, Kenya married Phyllis Okisa, 64, a woman he had been secretly admiring close to four decades.

"Finding true love has not been easy, especially after I parted ways with my first wife with whom we bore two sons (now grown-ups) and my second wife who passed away, leaving me with three young children,"  says Ayeko whose wife from his second marriage died while giving birth.

 Ayeko says they knew each other decades ago when Okisa regularly came visiting her sister, who was married to the former’s uncle. The two love birds confessed that at some point they got attracted to each other, but could not date for fear of stigma associated with relative (however distant) who fall in love.

Prisoners who escaped from Kuje prison re-arrested

Maxwell Ajukwu and Solomon Amodu, the two prisoners that escaped from Kuje Prison Abuja last Friday, June 24th, have been re-arrested. 

According to Sahara Reporters, prison officials confirmed the re-arrest of the two inmates and said they are currently being detained at the Department of State Security's office in Abuja. The prison officials did not state where or how the inmates were caught.

Today's Exchange Rate - July 1st, 2016

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Beautiful photo of Mummy Jam-Jam, Tiwa Savage

Mavin Records First Lady and Mum of One is getting prettier by the day! She is currently in South and shared some lovely picture