Nigerian Will Get Out Of Recession This Year, World Bank Predicts

The World Bank has predicted that the country will get out of recession and grow its Gross Domestic Product by one per cent this year after plunging into its worst recession in over two decades.

The bank said in a statement on Wednesday,

“Sub-Saharan African growth is expected to pick up modestly to 2.9 per cent in 2017 as the region continues to adjust to lower commodity prices.

Growth in South Africa and oil exporters is expected to be weaker, while growth in economies that are not natural-resource intensive should remain robust.

Super Eagles Skipper, Mikel Obi Reveals Why He’s Moving To China

Super Eagles captain and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has explained his recent move to the Chinese Premier League to team up with Tianjin Teda.

He said the move was primarily done to aid Nigeria’s push to be at the 2018 World Cup in Brazil.

Mikel was frozen out of the first team picture by coach of Chelsea Antonio Conte, but the captain of the Nigeria team remained a regular for the national team despite his lack of games at club level.

Tragic! 4-year-old Boy Falls And Died Inside A Well In Lagos

A four-year-old boy, Praise Dada, fell inside a well on Tuesday following a shout by his mum who found him playing near the well.

The incident occurred at 49, Fakoya Street, Akowonjo area of Egbeda, Lagos around 5pm.

Dada, a Nursery II pupil of Mintlaw International School, followed his mother to greet a friend while returning from school. Mrs Dada decided to visit her friend who just opened a shop near the school.

Dada was seen jumping on the well with a fragile lid. As his mother screamed on the looming danger, the boy, out of shock and panic, was said to have fell inside the well.

Mr Lover Man! Drake Gifts Jennifer Lopez A $100,000 Diamond Necklace

Drake the Mr lover as we call him has taken his relationship with Jennifer Lopez to the next level as he gifted his love interest with a very special piece of jewelry to kick off 2017.

According to PEOPLE, the 30-year-old rapper, purchased the Tiffany Victoria necklace for $100,000. Lopez wore the 17″ diamond strand which features over 15 karats worth of round, pear and marquise-shaped diamonds set in platinum on New Year’s Eve.

He reportedly presented the item during their New Year’s Eve get-together.

Head of Kidnapping Group, Daniel Okafor AKA Odogwu Anam bag 11 Years sentence

Chief Daniel Okafor alias Odogwu Anam the kingpin of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for the spate of kidnapping in Anambra and Delta State has been convicted and sentenced to 11 years imprisonment by an Asaba High Court for attempting to kidnap an Asaba based industrialist, on the 16th of January, 2013.

Chief Okafor, who claimed to be the chairman of a non-existent National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Small Arms, Light Weapons and Monitoring of Oil Pipeline Vandalism, River Niger Operations was found guilty of two-count charge of conspiracy and attempted kidnap.

Sahara Reporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore Claims “Lekan Fatodu Tried To Kill Him”

Omoyele Sowore (Left), Lekan Fatodu (Right)

Yesterday, the Lagos state police command arrested Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, following a petition by one Lekan Fatodu, whom he, Sowore, had alleged via a publication on his website, that he was being used by former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, to launder money out of the country while he was in office.

Sowore in a new post on his Facebook, alleged that Lekan in company of one of his friends simply identified as Andre, tried to kill him when they waylaid him at GRA Ikeja yesterday. 

Read what he shared after the cut:

“I am now safely out of the labyrinth of a police conspiracy centred around one Lekan Fatodu whom, in January 2016, we reported on SaharaReporters had been involved in laundering money for Femi Fani-Kayode. On Wednesday, Lekan and a friend of his referred to as “Ándre” waylaid me at GRA Ikeja and tried to kill me. The attempt was resisted by the public, following which he showed up later with a police van from Area “F” police with a plain cloth police team. As it turned out, Commissioner of the Lagos State Police Command, Fatai Owoseni was part of the conspiracy, as he pulled out a petition alleging “criminal defamation” against me, got upset when I questioned his position and impartiality, and threatened to deal with me. Even in the days of General Abacha, I did not experience that brazen partiality. My attack by Fatodu was organized with the police, but as they were unable to arrest me directly, he was given the cover to carry out an attack that would give the police their needed tonic to take vengeance on me. The situation wasn’t better when I was hurled before Lagos CP, Mr. Owoseni and later, Frank Mba, who started a winding story claiming it was a messy case. I was asked to sign for my bail on Self Recognizance, but I declined, insisting I had not been arrested by the police and were that the case, that I preferred to be booked and shown an arrest warrant. After a short argument, I was let go without signing a bail bond, but was asked to return to the Panti Police Station on Thursday at 2p.m. I wish to thank all Nigerians and others who have reached out to me over this saga. I am grateful to Peter Claver Oparah, Temitope Gomez and Inibehe Effiong who served last night as my lawyer, as well as the construction workers at Isaac John Street who came out to defend me from what could have been a fatal attack. I will return to Panti on Thursday as requested, to confront the police over the case. Rest assured that I’ve always prepared for things of this nature this in the course of my self-appointed duties as a conscience of the public. If you have spare time tomorrow, meet me at the SCID at Panti at 2 pm. There is no retreat and no surrender.”

Singer Mr Eazi slammed for saying Ghanaian sounds influenced Nigeria Music

Afropop singer, Mr Eazi whose real name is Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade has faced heavy criticism on Twitter after he asserted that the modern day Nigerian music was influenced by sounds from Ghana.

His comment led to heavy backlash from fans who felt he was disrespecting the Nigerian music industry where he has gotten more goodwill.

Rapper Olamide has the right source with ‘Pepper Dem’

African Rap Act - Olamide Adedeji a.k.a Baddo New Album is topping Charts........ Pepper Dem carries Olamide Glory Album with the leading streaming & download numbers. The record traffic to the Album website – http://www.thegloryalbum.com and getting airplay on New York’s number one radio station Power 105.1 by top American Disc Jockey – DJ Norie, Olamide Album is destined to break records for an Afrobeat artist. The 6th studio album released less than a month ago has risen to the top of all music charts globally with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Olamide who is known for his artistic deliverance of lyrics to consulate the melody his fans gravitate to made it clear that this project titled 'The Glory" is simply to take it back to the streets.

See what Basketmouth wish for President Obama as he bids #Farewell

Lol, it seems everyone is in love with the Obama's leadership in American ...

22-year-old American who murdered 9 black church members sentenced to death

Dylann Roof, the Charleston shooter who killed 9 black Emmanuel AME Church members in June 2015 has been sentenced to death for his crime.

The jury reached the decision that the 22-year-old would be executed after 3 hours of deliberations.

Roof was convicted of 33 federal charges, including murder and hate crimes last month.

The Justice Department says he is the first person to get the death penalty for federal hate crimes.

Americans drone #FourMoreYears as Obama delivers farewell speech

The President of United States of America, Barack Obama last night said goodbye to the American nation in a farewell speech delivered in Chicago.

During his farewell address, he declared that he hadn't abandoned his vision of progressive change.  But in a concession that, for now, his brand of progressive politics stalled Washington, he admitted "for every two steps forward, it often feels we take one step back."

There will never be another FLOTUS like you - Singer Ciara to Michelle Obama

President Obama and his wife Michelle will vacate the White House on January 20th. Michelle is indeed a first lady with a difference. 

Barack Obama Bids Americans Farewell In Last Presidential Speech

Barack Obama closes the book on his presidency Tuesday, with a farewell speech in Chicago that will try to lift supporters felled by Donald Trump’s shock victory.

Obama’s last trip on Air Force One will be a pilgrimage to his adoptive hometown, where he will address a sell-out crowd not far from where he accepted the presidency eight years ago.

Diehard fans — many African Americans — have braved Chicago’s frigid winter to collect free tickets, which now sell for upwards of $1,000 a piece on Craigslist.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins Best FIFA Men’s Player award

Cristiano Ronaldo was named FIFA’s Best Men’s Player for 2016 on Monday, beating Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann on the three-man shortlist to claim the prize in Zurich.

Ronaldo, who picked up his fourth Ballon d’Or in December, also landed the first separate FIFA prize since world football’s governing body and France Football announced in September that they would be presenting two separate awards.

Someone ordered a birthday cake for a newborn baby ... See What was delivered, lol

But why! An Instagram user said he ordered a $400 cake for his newborn nephew and this was what he received. He was so upset that he shared the photo above and wrote:

"I'm mad as shit. This bitch charge me 400 for this cake. I told the bitch make a cake of my newborn nephew and this bitch made me cake of a nigga that look like he play the saxophone".

OMG! Actor Channing Tatum shares nude photo of his wife on Instagram

One of Hollywood finest Actor Channing Tatum shocked his fans when he shared a black and white photo of his naked wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, laying in bed on Sunday along with the caption: 'Nap time = The Best Time'. 

He seems to be very proud of his wife's body as he took a photo of the beautiful Jenna laying sleepy  (or should we say tired from overdose) on the bed. This was taken few hours before the couple attended the Golden Globes after-party held by Warner Brothers. The photo after the cut:

Video vixens are not prostitutes... They earn more than bankers - Clarence Peters

Award-winning music video director, Clarence Peters, has come out to clear the air on insinuation doing the round that most of the video vixens he engages during his video shoots were sex workers, saying it was wrong for anyone to draw such conclusions.

Speaking during an interview with Planet TV on Thursday, he said calling video vixens prostitute should be discouraged by any right thinking person.

According to him,

Embarrassing! “Who is the President of Nigeria?” – Miss Anambra contestant answers "Dr. Muhammadu Buhari"

Lol, what are these beauty queens in Anambra smoking self? Just when we thought we have heard the last of Miss Anambra beauty pageant mess, after the harried one concerning Miss Anambra 2015 winner, Chidinma Okeke and the Anambra Broadcasting Services, the Yuletide has served us another juicy one from Nnewi, from same Anambra State.

This happened last Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Ifeanyi Uba’s sponsored Nnewi Youths Fiesta where all the sixteen contestants for the Miss Nnewi beauty pageant were disqualified for failing to answer basic current affairs questions correctly.

So sad! Armed Robbers Robs And Kills Young Man Going To The Bank With N120,000

A bank customer identified as Raymond Agada has been shot dead by armed robbers around the Swali market area, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

It was gathered that the robbers also stole N120,000 from the victim before killing him.

Agada was said to be on his way to deposit the money in an undisclosed commercial bank in Yenagoa when the hoodlums rounded him up and attacked him.

Imo State Government Says “70% Of Igbos Don’t Listen To Radio Or Read Newspapers”

Obinna Nshirim, the Imo state Commissioner for Information, Tourism and Public Utilities, has said ”70 percent of Ndigbo do not listen to news, they do not read the newspaper.”

He stated this while speaking on the state government-owned radio station, Imo Broadcasting Coporation, IBC, Owerri. That he “discovered” this during the yuletide season.

Oh dear! Mom abandons her beautiful twins at the hospital over unpaid bills (Photos)

A new mother, Sarah Ademola, has fled the Felken Maternity Centre in the Somolu area of Lagos State, where she was delivered of a set of twins.

She left behind the two newborn girls at the centre.

Pls Help! “My husband rubs ‘Anointing Oil’ on his private part before we have sex”

I am barely 10 months into my marriage but I am finding it hard to cope with my husband’s sexual prowess and strange behaviour.

I met him in the church as a deacon many years back and he was a dedicated member.

The first day he professed his love to me during our ministry’s 10th anniversary, I didn’t think twice before I accepted him, because he was known to be my G.O’s right hand man owing to his dedication to the work of God.

Abuja | S*x Worker Arrested While Trying To Dump Newborn Baby In A Slum

A 20-year-old woman identified only as Theresa has been arrested while trying to throw away her new born baby in Kuchi Dena, a slum in Gwarinpa. It was learnt that the suspect’s neighbours became suspicious about her and raised an alarm when they saw her behaving suspiciously at about 2.00p.m. yesterday. 

Sources said the neighbours who became curious seeing that her pregnancy had almost disappeared, suspected that she might have delivered herself of the baby and killed it. 

A source, which pleaded anonymity, said they were inquisitive and sought to know the content of a bucket she was carrying because the suspect was alleged to be a sex worker. 

Official! Wilfred Ndidi Joins Leicester City For £15m

Leicester City have signed Wilfred Ndidi from Genk for £15m, subject to a work permit. The 20-year-old Nigeria midfielder has agreed personal terms with the Premier League champions and signed a contract until June 2022.

Ndidi, who will wear the No 25 shirt, moved to Genk from Yemi Idowu's Nathaniel Boys academy of Lagos after impressing during a trial and made his debut in January 2015 as a centre-half. He can also play at right-back and has been capped twice by Nigeria.

WTH! See the provocative pre-wedding photos by these Nigerians that's got everyone talking

A controversial pre-wedding shoot reportedly by a Nigerian couple is setting the internet abuzz as the couple posed in different s*x positions to the shock of people.

The photo was shared by Bona Leo on Facebook.

Gambian | President-elect, Adama Barrow shares new photo to show he is alive

Adana Barrow shared the photo some few hours ago...

Tyga grabs Kylie Jenner's bum during vacation in Mexico

Tyga had his hands all over his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner as they went on a romantic get-away to Mexico on Tuesday. The rapper was spotted grabbing a handful of her bum as the duo were spotted lazing about poolside in Punta Mita.

More photos below:

Stunning looking Tiwa Savage jets off with son Jamil in style

Tiwa Savage shared this lovely photo of her and son, Jamil jetting off and aside from how adorable they look, she also debuted a new hairstyle.In a video posted earlier, she revealed her scalp hurts.

Another photo below:

Police raids Wife of Former President, Patience Jonathan's house in Abuja

Some men of the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday in Abuja, raided the home of the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience.

The building is located along Igbeti Rock Street, Maitama.

It was gathered that, apart from the private security guards, no other person was within the premises when the policemen arrived.

Teju Babyface reveal the SHOCKING reason why he quitted comedy

To most Nigerians who have been following his popular television talk show, Olateju Oyelakin, aka Teju Babyface, needs no introduction. Although he is widely known as the originator and host of The Teju Babyface Show, he is really a man of many parts.

At one time, Teju made waves as an actor and stand-up comedian. That was before he got tired of stage and television productions that yielded barely enough cash to keep body and soul together.