Emeka Ike, others blast clerics who condemned Kano film village project

President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emeka Ike, has reacted to the N3.7bn film village project in Kano State that was cancelled by the Federal Government.

Ike said it was unfortunate that such a laudable project had to be stopped because clerics in the state kicked against it, adding that those who called for the cancellation of the project are ignorant.

Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Friday, the controversial actor said, “I think it is ignorance on the part of anybody who kicks against the establishment of a film village in the North. These people forget that if the film village is established in Kano, it could help propagate Islam. Through movie making, drama, musicals, they could actually preach to the world the doctrine of Islam.

OPC won’t strike unless it gets approval – Gani Adams on Militant Attacks

The leader of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, has said his organisation would not strike back at the militants terrorising Lagos and its environs until it gets the needed approval from the state government.

In an interview in Lagos yesterday, the OPC leader decried what he described as none committal support from the state government, security agents and leaders of the Yoruba race.

He said his organisation has realised that most of its efforts and sacrifices in the past have always been mistaken and treated as criminal acts in government and security circles.

Dangote Sugar Refinery announces N11bn profit before tax

Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR) has announced a profit before tax (PBT) of N11.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2016.

This is contained in a statement issued by the company on Friday in Lagos.

The statement showed that the PBT increased by 13.3 per cent compared with N9.8 billion posted in the preceding period of 2015.

Alex Ferguson gives nudge over Paul Pogba's deal

Former Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has given the green light for Paul Pogba’s £100million transfer, after meeting with Jose Mourinho at the club’s training ground.

Ferguson, who retired as manager three years ago, also used the opportunity to mingle with the current crop of players.

Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Real Madrid's Super Cup, La Liga opener

Cristiano Ronaldo will not play in the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla on August 9 and is doubtful for Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Real Sociedad 12 days later, according to manager Zinedine Zidane.

The Portugal forward injured his knee during the Euro 2016 final win against France on July 10 and is currently in rehabilitation.

South African Police assures thorough investigation over death of Nigeria Businessman

Mr Collins Mgbo, the Secretary of Nigeria Union, Limpopo Province chapter, South Africa, says the South African Police have assured of thorough investigation on the killing of a Nigerian businessman.

The businessman, Ikejiaku Chinedu, 35, father of three, was killed at Mokopane town, Limpopo Province on Tuesday by operatives of a private security company.

PDP Crises | Sheriff to meet Jonathan in attempt to quench Crises – Ojougboh

The faction of the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sen Ali Modu Sheriff, has reached out to former President, Goodluck Jonathan, in a bid to end the crisis currently rocking the party.

The disclosure was made following a meeting between Senator Buruji Kashamu and Sheriff in Abuja on how to end the leadership squabble in the party.

Ministers are living in conditions equal to most Nigerians - Minister of Transport, Amaechi

The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that some of his colleagues in the federal cabinet are currently squatting in Abuja.

He spoke in an interview with Osasu Igbinedion, on The Osasu Show.

“Listen to me; do you know that ministers, as we are talking now, some of them are squatting? We are living in conditions equal to that of most Nigerians,” the former Rivers Governor said.

Sierra Leonean Envoy abductors says they used N1.5m ransom for Sallah celebration

The suspects who kidnapped the Deputy High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Nigeria, Maj-Gen. Alfred Claude-Nelson, have confessed to the crime.

The kidnappers, who are currently in police custody, made a series of confessions on Friday, with some of them saying they used to be cattle rustlers but had to venture into kidnapping following the killing of some of their members by herdsmen.

Leicester Coach confident Mahrez won't be leaving this Season

Claudio Ranieri has few doubts about Riyad Mahrez's future as contract talks continue between Leicester City and their star man ahead of the new Premier League season.

The reigning champions are desperate to hold onto the mercurial winger, who scored 17 Premier League goals and laid on another 11 for his team-mates last season, despite reported interest from Arsenal.

But Ranieri says he has seen nothing in his day-to-day interactions with the Algeria international to suggest that he is seeking an exit from the King Power Stadium.

Pastor who Sleeps With Female Members To Make Them Fertile Arrested

A Ugandan man of God, and the senior pastor with the Pentecostal Ministries in Lira District has been arrested by the police for allegedly sleeping with his female members who are looking for fruits of the womb, after telling them that he has a mandate from God to make them fertile, Daily Monitor reports.

It was gathered that the pastor who also claimed to have the powers to solve all the personal problems in the world, has also been accused of extorting money from the public under the disguise of giving them special blessings.

Wanputu! Read the Message this Young Lady has for Her Future Husband

The bravery of our young girls this days, Na wa Ooo! Just imagine what she is saying about herself ... Please someone should help me look for her parents, Biko!

Photos of a Lady Twerking profoundly in Hijab On Stage has got everyone talking

There’s this lady in Hijab who nearly brought business to a standstill with her derriere during a recent concert in Kampala, Uganda.

The curvaceous lady was dressed in a figure-hugging dress that left onlookers stunned as she wiggled her derriere in all directions.

Say What! Police charge a 7-year-old boy to court for a crime that will SHOCK You

Chibuike Miracle Oramalu, a 7-year-old boy, has been made to appear before a magistrate court in Enugu. The boy has been dragged to court by the police in Enugu for alleged murder.

According to The Punch, Chibuike, a primary two pupil in a nursery and primary school, had on May 29, accidentally fired a gun, which killed 12-year-old Oluebube Boniface.

The incident occurred in the Independence Layout area of Enugu.

Nun who survived France Church Attacker narrates her ordeal

One of the jihadists who murdered an elderly French priest smiled as he carried out the attack, and nuns who witnessed the grisly murder said the killers spoke about the Qur’an.

The two nuns who were in the church when Father Jacques Hamel was killed, his throat slit on the altar, said the men appeared aggressive and nervous during the attack at the Eglise Saint-Etienne in Normandy on 26 July.

Then, one of the attackers seemed pleased.

APC National Working Committee Has Failed – APC, Deputy Spokesman

Timi Frank, the deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress, has demanded the resignation of the party’s National Working Committee.

Frank made the demand in an interview with journalists in Abuja, on Friday, July 29, 2016.

He said the crisis in various state chapters of the party and the scandal in the House of Representatives are a clear indication that the Chief John Odigie-Oyegun-led NWC had lost control of the party.

NNPC to Hike Price Of Kerosene From N73/l To N135/l, Effective Aug 1

The official price of kerosene will move up to N135 from N73 per litre on Monday, August 1, 2016. According to reliable sources, the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has decided to increase the ex-depot price to N135 per litre with effect from Monday, after the next consignment of about 17,000MT capacity imported vessel arrives Lagos this week.

Minister of Foreign Affairs says Nigeria Will Handle Turkish Request With Diplomacy

The Nigerian government has said that the request by the Turkish government for the closure of 17 schools and hospitals owned by some Turkish businessmen in Nigeria would be handled diplomatically.

It stated that the government would evaluate the request and handle it accordingly.

Khadija Ibrahim, Nigeria’s minister of state for Foreign Affairs, said this on Friday, July 29, 2016, in Abuja while responding to questions from journalists shortly after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Eric Mayoraz, on the planned repatriation of $321m looted by late Gen. Sani Abacha.

Sex Starve Man Caught Banging a Car Exhaust in Public (VIDEO)

A man has been left totally red-faced after he was caught red-handed having s*x with a car. That sounds unbelievable, right?

The pervert was caught in Brazil in broad daylight performing the bizarre act as he romped the car by sticking his p*nis in the car's exhaust pipe. He was later caught by a man who could not believe his eyes.

Someone recommend Nasir El-Rufai For 2019 President, Nigerians responds

The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has become a viral topic on social media network, Twitter, following a presidency suggestion by one of the social media users.

In Abuja | FIRS Closes Two Companies Over N100m Tax Debt

Two companies Eurobond Construction Company Limited and Design and Build Limited were sealed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service on Thursday, in Abuja over unpaid taxes totalling N100.8 million. The two firms owes N70.9m and N29.95m respectively for the year 2014 and 2015.

Mr Chinazo Edeh which led the enforcement team said the exercise was part of measures aimed at improving revenue generated by the government.

A customer found cockroach in his food, what he did next would SHOCK You!

A customer who ordered fried noodles from a restaurant in Changsha, Hunan province, China on July 25th, forced the restaurant's owner to eat a cockroach he said he found in his food. 

After the customer found the supposed cockroach, he told the restaurant owner to either eat the cockroach or pay him 5,000 yuan (£569).

The owner ate the cockroach instead. But the customer wasn't a man of his word, as he kept demanding money from the owner, adding that he needed to be compensated financially for the bad experience he had, but the owner refused to give in to the customer's demands.

Nigeria Army free suspected allies of Tompolo

The Nigeria Army has released three suspected associates of runaway ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, arrested about a fortnight ago in Warri, Delta State, on suspicion that they have link with the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, and know the whereabouts of the runaway ex-militant leader.

Two of the suspects, Simeone Bebenimibo, a member of the Delta Waterways and Land Security Committee, DWLSC, Warri and Bomby Oluba hail from Okerenkoko community, Gbaramatu kingdom in the state. The other, Ayiri, an Itsekiri, is a driver to the Chief Security Officer, CSO, to Tompolo, Ebipade Kari.

Koffi Olomide's daughter shares photo of her parents, hours after her dad was released

Didi Stone shared a photo of her embattled father, Koffi Olomide and mother, Alaine on Instagram moments ago. The 16-year-old captioned it: "My loves"

Ebonyi State | Father beats teenage daughter mercilessly after he caught her having sex with lover (PHOTOS)

According to the report, this actually happened in Uburu, Ohaozara in Ebonyi state on 28 July, 2016.

A Secondary school girl (In Picture) brought her male lover home and she was caught while having sex with the guy by her Father in their home. 

Say What! Caitlyn Jenner finally got a Man ... And He is a Black Man

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It’s no secret that the Kardashian ladies like Black men. Now it appears that they all are currently dating black men. Yesterday Caitlyn Jenner was seen stepping out in Londonfor dinner with a male companion. She appeared to be on a date.

They say Caitlyn is dating Nigeria Gay activist, Bisi Alimi. Lol, can this be true?

Say What! 49-years-old R.Kelly allegedly dating this 19-year-old Girl

R.Kelly is 49 and he's reportedly dating this 19-year-old girl named Halle. They reportedly met at the backstage of one of his concerts in North Carolina and have been hanging out since then.

Oh Dear! Two Nigerian children pictured crying after their mother died in the Mediterranean on their way to Europe

Two Nigerian siblings, 11 and 10 are pictured crying after their mother died in the Mediterranean on their way to Europe. The two children were among 150 migrants rescued from their overcrowded rubber boat off the coast of Libya while trying to cross the Mediterranean ocean into Italy by a Spanish NGO’s boat.

The Fajuyi Spirit By Femi Fani-kayode

Fifty years ago today, on July 29th, 1966, a man by the name of Major General Francis Adekunle Fajuyi gave his life in defence of our country and the then Head of State, General Johnson Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi.

His killers were a group of northern army officers who participated in the so-called northern “revenge coup” of July 29th, 1966. No less than 300 Igbo army officers were slaughtered that night together with a handful of Yoruba soldiers, including Fajuyi.

Rio Olympics | Russian Weightlifters Team Banned

The International Weightlifting Federation has banned the Russian federation and all its weightlifters from the Rio Olympics.

The IWF said Friday the multiple cases of doping by Russian weightlifters have “seriously damaged” the integrity of the sport. The eight Russian Olympic spots have been offered to other countries.