Eric Arubayi is not dead – Pastor Jerry

The founder and president of Streams of Joy International Church, Pastor Jerry Uchechukwu Eze has revealed the last words of late former West African Idol star, Eric Arubayi, even as he said ‘Arubayi is not dead.’

Jerry noted that the deceased spoke to him on his sick bed before he gave up the ghost.

Pastor Jerry, on his Facebook Timeline wrote: 

Watch Video of Davido given testimony in Church

Yesterday we brought you reports that David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido shared a photo on his social media page saying he vows to serve God all the days of his life.

Well, a video has now emerged of him given testimony in church. He said:

“Praise the Lord,” he screamed.

President Buhari, Zuma confirm they will speak to Trump on phone

Nigeria and South African presidencies have confirmed a request from the White House, to speak with Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Jacob Zuma.

Buhari’s Special Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmaad, wrote on Twitter: “President @MBuhari will speak to @POTUS, @realDonaldTrump today at 3:45 pm (Nigerian Time) from his London residence.”

“The Presidency confirms a request from the White House for a telecon between President Zuma and President Trump this afternoon, 13/2/17,” the South African presidency also wrote on their official Twitter page.

Mom come under fire for sharing photo of his little son watching Big Brother Naija (Photo)

Nigerians have attacked a woman simply identified as, Omotola, for allowing her little son to watch Big Brother Naija BBN on Twitter.

The reality TV show is known for its explicit nature.

Apo Six: Again, Court Adjourns Case To March 9

An FCT high court sitting in Maitama, Abuja has again adjourned judgment in the trial of the six police officers accused of killing six Igbo auto-spare part dealers in 2005 to March 9.

The judgement which was set to be delivered today, 13th of February after 11 years by the Chief Judge of FCT High Court, Justice Ishaq Bello, was adjourned because the court did not sit.

The protracted trial has been hindered mostly due to institutional challenges ranging from series of adjournments, conveyance of defendants from the prison to court and difficulty in getting witnesses to testify.

Nigeria Comedian slumps and dies few days after he bought a car

Imo State based comedian, MC Worthy, who just recently bought a car slumped and died after allegedly complaining of a headache.

See his last updates on Facebook:

Minister of Power says he’ll resist payment when there’s no electricity

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has said he will, like other consumers, be more resistant to payment of electricity bill if there is no supply.

Fashola said this on Monday at the 12th Monthly Power Sector and Stakeholders’ Meeting in Ibadan hosted by Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company.

Power generation in the country has worsened in recent weeks after hitting the 4,000 megawatts mark in December last year, with many consumers without prepaid meters complaining about over-estimated bills despite the dip in supply.

Furious mortuary workers storm cemetery, seize corpse over N3,000 bills

There was a recent drama at a cemetery in Ghana, when a mortuary attendant with the Tema General Hospital stormed the burial ground to seize a dead body over an unsettled balance of GH¢40 (nearly N3,000).

According to trending reports online, it was gathered that the relations were supposed to pay him for services he rendered. 

No governor has been indicted over Paris Club loan reimbursement- EFCC says

Over the weekend, Sahara Reporters, published a story indicting former state governors and Senate President Bukola Saraki, of benefiting from the Paris club loan reimbursement. EFCC this morning released a statement denying this claim, saying although it is investigating allegations of embezzlements, no governor has been indicted. Read the statement after the cut...

The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has been drawn to a report captioned, Nigerian State Governors, Senate President Saraki Pocketed Billions of Naira from Paris Loan Refund, which appeared in the online news portal, Sahara Reporters on Sunday February 12, 2017 .

Father in serious trouble for inflicting injuries on two of his children in Plateau (Disturbing Photos)

A 43-year-old father of three, Christopher Sule, has been arrested and will be facing prosecution under the Child’s Right Act for physically assaulting two of his children and causing the minors' serious bodily injuries.

According to the Management Committee Chairman of the Jos South Local Government Area, Augustine Pwakim, Christopher will be made to face the law for violating the Child right act which has been enacted in the state.

JUST IN: Court bans Valentine's Day celebrations (READ Details)

According to the Dawn reports, an Islamabad High Court on Monday imposed a ban on Valentine's Day celebrations in public places and government offices across Pakistan.

The Federal Ministry of Information, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) and the Islamabad High Commission have been told by Justice Shaukat Aziz, who was hearing the case, to submit their replies regarding the immediate execution of the court's orders.

Police officers in Bayelsa illegally obtained N8000 from female meat hawker (Photos)

According to this report posted on Facebook, Policemen in Azikoro Police Station, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, detained a female meat hawker and forced her to pay N8000 after meat sellers in the area reported her to them.

Read what Nengi James shared on Facebook;

Man paraded naked for allegedly killing his kinsmen with 'juju'

A man accused of using diabolical means to kill his kinsmen and hold some others captive was stripped and paraded naked by an angry mob in Isiala Mbano, Imo state on the 9th of February 2017.

Ekezie, who is a vulcanizer from Umuezeala-Ogwara in Ezime Mbano LGA of Imo State was accused of being behind the downfall and death of many of the villagers.

I will contest Ekiti governorship election in 2018 – Ex-Gov. Segun Oni

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Engineer Segun Oni, has revealed his intention to contest for the governorship seat again in 2018.

Oni, a one-term governor, was defeated by Dr. Kayode Fayemi, who is now the Minister of Solid Minerals Development.

The incumbent, Ayo Fayose, in turn defeated Fayemi.

Beyoncé shares stunning Behind-The-Scene photos from her #GRAMMYs performance

Beyonce performed her tracks “Love Drought” and “Sandcastles” at the Grammy Awards Sunday night at the Staples centre in Los Angeles, California.

Following her earth-shattering Grammys performances, her official website has released equally stunning behind-the-scenes photos which include: a pregnant Bey posing with mama Tina and daughter Blue Ivy in matching gold ensembles, Blue giggling and Bey with her dancers.

See photos below:

Red carpet photos from Grammys 2017

The 59th annual Grammys awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday, February, 12th. Here's what the stars wore:

Watch Beyonce’s moving acceptance speech at the Grammys

Beyonce won a Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary album this early morning. After taking to the stage and proving the beauty of motherhood and pregnancy, she delivered a moving acceptance speech.

Normally, Bey keeps her acceptance speeches rather short thanking her family, husband and daughter Blue. This time, with the current racial climate of the country, Beyonce read from a prepared speech explaining why she decided to create her award winning Lemonade.

You can WATCH Beyonce's #GRAMMYs performance here

Pregnant Beyonce delivered a scintillating performance at the Grammy's award yesterday. Instead of her usual energetic dance moves, a very pregnant Beyonce used chairs in her #GRAMMYs performance.

Watch video below:

Kidnappers served me noodles in toilet – NTA employee shares his ordeal

The chief driver with the Nigeria Television Authority, Mr. Eze Wilson, who was kidnapped by gunmen, said he was kept and fed with noodles in a toilet for over two weeks by his abductors.

Wilson was kidnapped on January 20, 2017 along Apara Link road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State while driving home from his office in a Hyundai car belonging to his boss.

Narrating how he was abducted to Southern City News, Wilson said the hoodlums overtook him and two of them forcefully entered his car.

South Africans residents burn houses of Nigerians

Angry residents in Rosettenville, south of Johannesburg, have burnt 15 houses either belonging to or being rented by Nigeria's, foreign nationals, claiming immigrants had turned the neighbourhood into a drug haven.

Some shops belonging to foreign nationals in the area were also looted.

South African residents in the area claim Nigerians had illegally taken over most properties and turned them into drug and prostitution dens.

When prank goes terribly wrong! See the chat between a guy and his Nigerian mum

Lol, this guy must have forgotten Nigeria mom don't joke with pregnancy issue ... He tried to prank his mom by saying he impregnates a White lady, but it was too late as the mom has already caught fire.

Read the rest of the chat below:

Aww! Adele broke her Grammy to give Beyoncé the other half (Photos)

Adele is such a sweetheart. The singer broke her Album of the Year Grammy in half so she can give a part to Beyonce!

This is coming after Adele beat Beyonce to win the Album Of The Year and said she couldn't possibly accept the award because Beyonce is the artist of her life and Beyonce's album, the Lemonade album, was just so monumental.

Adele is now the first person to win Grammys Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Song Of The Year twice.

Adele wins big at the #GRAMMYs - beats Beyonce, bags five awards

Adele beat Beyoncé in the top three categories with her comeback album “25,” and repeated her accomplishments from 2012 when the British star also won album, song and record of the year at the Grammys.

Though the singer flubbed during her live performance at the Grammys, she walked away the belle of the ball: She took home five awards Sunday night, including album, record and song of the year.

Full list of Winners at the 2017 GRAMMY Awards

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony which held on February 12, 2017 and was broadcast live by CBS network from the Staples Center in Los Angeles saw Adele winning big. 

Below is the complete list of winners:

GENERAL FIELD

Record Of The Year:

WINNER: "Hello" — Adele

"Formation" — Beyoncé

"7 Years" — Lukas Graham

"Work" — Rihanna Featuring Drake

"Stressed Out" — Twenty One Pilots

Kano State | 50-year-old man rapes, impregnates 15-year-old girl

A 50-year old man in Kabo Local Government Area of  Kano named Tukur Mohammed, has been arraigned before a Kano Chief Magistrate’s Court for sexually assaulting a 15-year old girl.

The police said the father of four asked his victim to accompany him to his farm where he forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.

The teenager subsequently became pregnant after the sexual act.

The police First Information Report on the incident stated that one Abdulhamid Adamu, 45, reported the matter to the police on January 31, 2017.

#BBNaija: Ebuka Uchendu & his ‘cassava’ apologised for breaking the internet

Big Brother Naija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu apologised after he showed up for the reality show's eviction night with a noticeable bulge around his waist and caused a meltdown.

Twitter Nigeria had erupted and in minutes, Ebuka became number 1 trending topic because viewers couldn't see anything else.

Ebuka said he and his 'cucumber' were sorry so they tweeted this apology and these reactions from Nigerians poured in.

30-year-old Nigerian soldier sentenced to death by hanging for raping a married woman

30-year-old Nigerian soldier, Lance Corporal Oge Etudo, has been found guilty of rape and culpable homicide and has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Abuja Court.

The Soldier who was formerly attached to a battalion of the Nigerian Army at Lungi Barracks in Abuja, was found guilty of abducting a lady, whose name was given as Binta Usman Kadede, on March 27, 2014, at Dei-Dei suburb of the FCT.

Justice A.S. Adepoju who ruled on the case, stressed that the soldier gruesomely murdered his victim after raping her, and so will not show mercy to him.

Music Legend, Majek Fashek to sue Timi Dakolo for N100M

Nigerian music star, Timi Dakolo, is getting sued for using Majek Fashek's hit song, “Send down the rain” without authorization when he was sick.

This was made known by Majek’s manager, Uzoma Day Omenka, who disclosed that the two artistes will be meeting in court before the end of March, after they return from a trip to the United Kingdom.

Lateef Adedimeji: I Am Afraid Of Talking About Marriage

Lateef Adedimeji comes from a very deep Muslim background and there is no actor in his family. When he started acting,  he was always telling his dad lies, because he believed in education and wanted every one of us to be well educated.

However,  one day he was doing rehearsals on my own and he had earlier told him,” I had a paper presentation. He called me and told me he would like to watch me do the presentation. I was surprised and he asked of the time and address, which, I reluctantly gave him.”

Asisat Oshoala leaves Arsenal joins Chinese club on mega money deal

Current CAF African Women's player of the year, Asisat Oshoala, has joined Chinese club, Dalian Quanjian for a yet to be disclosed mega money deal.