Kano Power Tussle: We need each other, Ganduje tells Kwankwaso

Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, yesterday in Kano declared that the political difference between him and his predecessor, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, can be resolved if Kwankwaso can submit himself for peace talks.

Ganduje who spoke to reporters in his office said Kwankwaso and himself need each other in their political career, considering the long time relationship they have enjoyed.

According to him, “I will make myself available for peace talks with him because I cannot have a political associate in the rest of my life like Kwankwaso and he too cannot also have a political associate like me (Ganduje) throughout the rest of his life.”

Ganduje served Kwankwaso as deputy governor for eight years, during which he displayed loyalty to him.

Why we took over Arik - AMCON

With just less than 72 hours after it took over Arik Air, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) said its intervention is aimed at providing assistance to the airline for smooth flight services.

This was contained in a statement yesterday.

Investigations revealed virtually all of Arik’s trade creditors are being owed staff salaries.

The airline workers have not been paid for between 4- 6 months.

It was also gathered that of the 28 aircraft in Arik’s fleet, only 10 are in operation.

Kaduna Residents Place Curses On Yakubu Andrew Over Alleged $9.7m loot

The embattled former Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mr. Andrew Yakubu has gone into the black book of his kinsmen following the recovery of an $9.7million and 74,000-pound sterling kept in a fireproof safe in his house in Sabon Tasha, a slum in Kaduna.

The residents who are apparently angry have placed curses of different dimensions on him for locking up equivalent of billions of naira in the community where many go to bed in hunger.

Yakubu remained in EFCC custody yesterday, battling for bail.

The residents gathered in twos and threes yesterday discussing the recovery which was widely published yesterday by the media.

Ubi Franklin Made Me Stop Watching Lilian Esoro’s Productions – Joel Amadi Reveals

Nigerian singer signed under the Kennis Music label, Joel Amadi has revealed that he is not ready to get married just yet.

The singer and 2face Idibia look alike in a chat with Subday Scoop disclosed that getting married will take a toll on the number of his female fans.

He further revealed that Tripple MG boss, Ubi Franklin stopped him from watching his wife, Lilian Esoro’s production.

These Are The People Who Betrayed Goodluck Jonathan – Ali Baba

King of Nigeria comedy, Ali Baba took to his social media page on Instagram to write on the former president Goodluck Jonathan’s administration and how he was betrayed.

Ali Baba wrote:

After going through all I could lay my hands on, I’m further convinced that the people who President Jonathan entrusted with authority in different sectors of the economy and government did him in.

I offered my virginity to Davido but he didn't acknowledge it – Singer, Adokiye

Nigerian singer, Adokiye who claims to be a virgin and has one time offered up her virginity to the Islamist-Jihadist sect, Boko Haram, in exchange for the kidnapped Chibok school girls, has opened up on her offer to give singer, Davido her first sex.

The singer, who had said: “I love Davido; I think he has a good heart and I’m guessing a lot of people don’t know that he’s nice and soft-hearted,” at that time revealed that she is yet to receive a reply from the self-styled Omo Baba Olowo.

Gospel Singer, Eric Arubayi dies after brief illness

According to several reports online, Arubayi died on Saturday, February 11 at the Delta State Teaching Hospital after battling a brief illness.

Late Eric is survived by a wife, Chinonso and a son. Eric and his wife had recently celebrated their 3rd wedding anniversary.

Man seeking $47 million in damages after alleging that Uber ruin his marriage

It’s been a torrid couple of weeks for Uber with the recent happenings around and within the premier ride-sharing company.

First, the company came under fire for its questionable actions on the first weekend of Donald Trump’s immigration ban, and for CEO Travis Kalannick’s role on the president’s economic advisory board.

Now, Uber is being sued by a man claiming a bug in the app’s software is responsible for wrecking his marriage.

Why we knock before going Into the Mortuary – Mortician

The proprietor of Emeka Mortuary, Okunmi Community, Cross River State, Mr. Kalu Ben Chima, popularly called Emeka Ambulance, has revealed the spiritual combats that morticians, go through with occultists and members of some secret societies before their corpses were embalmed in his mortuary.

The Arochukwu-born mortician, whose mortuary is located along Ikom-Calabar highway, revealed that dead bodies, especially those of occultists and members of secret societies “do give us trouble while being embalmed because their bodies have been ‘fortified’ by the devil or some spiritual forces.”

PHOTONEWS: Borno Rally Organised In Support Of President Buhari

Following the nationwide ‘Enough is Enough’ protest which held on 6th February 2017 coinciding with the date the president, Muhammadu Buhari was expected back in the country from his original 10-day medical vacation in the United Kingdom, there have been rallies to show support for the president’s administration.

Recall that the #IStandWithBuhari support group had held a rally on the same day as the nationwide protest.

Cleavage-Baring Tiwa Savage Meets More American Stars At Pre-Grammy Event

Mavin queen, Tiwa Savage who signed a mouth watering deal with Roc Nation last year is enjoying her Pre-Grammy stay in Los Angeles as the artiste met with more American stars.

Tiwa Savage at the Roc Nation’s Pre-Grammy Brunch which held yesterday in Los Angeles met more American celebrities including P.Diddy and singer, Kelly Rowland after previously meeting with the likes of DJ Khaled, Emeli Sande.

More photos after the cut:

Rohr To Guardiola: Play Iheanacho Or Let Him Leave

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has reiterated his call on Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola to either feature Kelechi Iheanacho regularly or leave him play elsewhere, saying out of favour Super Eagles forward has the quality to play for the Citizens.

Iheanacho has not made the matchday squad for the team in their last four games, a situation which many believed was triggered by the signing of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus.

I will love to marry Nigerian – Kenyan female marathoner

The first female elite athlete to cross the finish line in Saturday’s 2nd Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Rhoda Jepkhorir of Kenya, said she would not hesitate to marry a Nigerian if approached.

Jepkhorir told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the finish point that she would not hesitate to marry somebody from the country due to the kind nature of Nigerians.

M.I to release his 8th studio Album in 2017

Brace yourself as 2017 is going to be a blessing as legendary Rapper M.I plans to drop another album.

The Chocolate City boss took to Twitter to make the announcement, and according to the rapper, this is his 8th studio album.

INFOGRAPH: What Andrew Yakubu’s N3.04billion loot can do for Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission recently raided a building in Kaduna where millions of hard currencies were allegedly hidden in fireproof safe.

The money – $9.8million and 74,000 pounds – belongs to a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Andrew Yakubu, the EFCC said.

Seyi shay and celebrity stylist Swankyjerry rock matching dress

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Photos: Tiwa Savage meets Brandy and Ray J in LA

Mavin Records Queenbee, Tiwa Savage who is currently in the United States for the pre-Grammy concepts has been hanging out with US hitmakers all week. 

The star singer met with America ace singer Brandy and her brother, Ray J. See another photo below.

Hoodlums overpowers Lagos Marathon part-officials carts away with drinks

The officials were defenceless at the Palmgroove end of the race along Ikorodu road, where they were stationed to hand over drinks to the marathoners.

The hoodlums from the area overpowered the officials on duty and forced them to part with all the drinks on the stand at the point close to the Plamgroove Bus Rapid Transport station.

The Head of the Seven Up Bottling Company team, who identified herself as Kike, said the hoodlums carted away about 500 cartons of drinks meant for the marathoners, while the police refused to help them.

Nigerians would have been eating from waste bins if Jonathan had continued – Minister

The Minister of Niger-Delta Affairs, Mr Usani Uguru Usani, has said that Nigerians have every reason to be grateful to God that President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) took over the administration of the country, maintaining that without the intervention that removed Goodluck Jonathan from power, Nigerians would have been “crawling to eat from the waste bins.”

The minister, who stated this in a chat with The SUN, added that the APC-led federal government has been true to the promises it made to Nigerians before the 2015 general elections.

Trump considering ‘brand new’ immigration order

US President Donald Trump said Friday he had no immediate plans to fight for his migrant ban at the Supreme Court and was considering a new executive order to overcome legal hurdles.

Insisting that he has the law on his side despite two defeats in federal court in quick succession Trump said security concerns may dictate a quicker response.

What we do with recovered loot - EFCC explains

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that recovered monies are paid into the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federal Government.

The Anti-graft agency stated this in response to a question via its twitter handle @OfficialEFCC on Saturday.

Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered the sums of $9.8m and £74, 000 in former group managing director (GMD) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu's house in Kaduna.

Delta Pastor allegedly kills church member for rituals during prayer session

A Pentecostal church pastor identified as Jessiah (surname withheld) with his church in Ugbolu community near Asaba, Delta State is currently on the run after he allegedly killed one Ejiofor Ujah, a member of his church during prayer session for rituals.

It was gathered that the victim was allegedly invited by the pastor for the prayer session and never returned until two days after his whereabouts became unknown.

Police Public Relations Officers in the state, Mr. Andrew Aniamaka who confirmed the incident, disclosed the corpse of the victim after a search was conducted by Ugbolu villages, was found by a hunter in a soak-away few meters away from the church, adding the pastor and two of his cohorts had taken to their heels.

Alex Iwobi, Lookman, Aluko, Nominated For London Football Awards

Nigerian trio; Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman and Sone Aluko have been nominated for the 2017 London Football Awards.

Also nominated is the elder sister of Sone, Eniola Aluko.

The list of nominees published by on Saturday by westham.vitalfootball.co.uk shows that Iwobi and Lookman are in the race for the Young Player of the Year award category along with Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli, Arsenal's Hector Bellerin and Ryan Sessegnon of Championship club, Fulham.

Aluko is in the category for the Football League Player of the Year, while his sister, Eniola is in the Women's Player of the Year category.

Nick Cannon celebrates baby shower with baby mama, Britanny Bell

Actor and America’s Got Talent host, Nick Cannon is expecting another baby with his ex-girlfriend Former Miss Arizona USA, Britanny Bell. According to reports, the couple is expecting a baby boy.

Last night, they celebrated an intimate baby shower with Brittany Bell gushing:

19 students including SUG president arrested for assaulting policeman

No fewer than nineteen (19) students of the Polytechnic of Ibadan including their Students Union Government (SUG), President Oluwadamilola Peter Edema were arrested on Friday for assaulting policemen on duty at the Oyo State Police Command’s headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

Edema, eight other executive members and their colleagues according to an Higher National Diploma (HND), student of the institution had gone to the police headquarters to bail two of their colleagues who were arrested by the police on Wednesday.

EFCC traces $37.5m Banana Island mansion to Dieziani Alison-Madueke

EFCC says it has uncovered a $37.5m mansion belonging to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke at Banana Island, Lagos. A statement by the antigraft agency states that the mansion on Building 3, Block B, is a fifteen storey edifice comprising of 18 flats and 6 penthouses, Bella Vista at Plot 1, Zone N, Federal Government Layout, Banana Island Layout, Foreshore Estate, Off Onikoyi Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Abraham Kiptum of Kenya wins 42.1km Lagos City Marathon

Kenya’s athlete, Abraham Kiptum has won the 42.1km Lagos marathon. This is the second time Kiptum is winning the competition.

At least 100,000 athletes from 27 countries, including Nigeria, participated in the race. It also featured around 64 elite athletes from 26 countries, 30 special athletes and 102 runners from Nigeria.

20-year-old Rapper sent to prison after filming music video in 'drugs factory' (Watch Video)

A rapper who was the ringleader of a 24-hour 'ring and bring' drug dealer hotline has been jailed - after he starred in a music video filmed in his 'drugs factory'.

Lavite Manaka, 20, boasted about drugs and cash as he smoked a joint and flaunted a wad of notes at his flat in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Armed police who raided the one-bedroom flat featured in the video found crack cocaine and heroin that had been packaged up into individual wraps. 

I cherish my boobs more ... My boyfriend can’t do without my boobs - Nollywood Actress

Nollywood actress Stella Idika, in a recent chat with Inside Nollywood, disclosed that her boobs are the most cherished part of her anatomy and that her boyfriend can’t do without the round fleshy mounds.

“My boobs and face are so special to me but I cherish my boobs more. They are not that big but I like its shape and the fitting it gives my clothes. Asides, my boyfriend loves them very much; he can’t do without my boobs.’’

19-year-old Mum Arrested For Sucking Her 3-months-old P.enis And Making Child Porn

A teenage mother has been accused of sexually abusing her infant son and producing child porn with the resulting images.

Jazmine Nichole Pacyga, 19, from Michigan, allegedly performed oral sex on her three-month-old son, according to court documents.

The assault occurred on Feb. 5 and Jazmine “admitted” to the crime. She has been charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct and manufacturing child sexually abusive material. She faces up to life in prison.