Dollar Republic of Nigeria and Babachir Lawal - Japheth Omojuwa

Popular Nigerian blogger, political commentator and social media expert, Japheth Omojuwa, has written an interesting piece on the recent happenings in the polity. 

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Why President Buhari's Driver Deserves a Reward - Hajj Commission Boss, Abdullahi

Speaking on Tuesday during a presentation at the federal capital, Abuja, Abdullahi Muhammad, the executive chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), said that  President Muhammadu Buhari’s driver, Saidu Afaka, who returned lost items during the 2016 hajj in Saudi Arabia, will be rewarded for his honesty.

While presenting the lost items to Shehu Barwa, the executive secretary, Niger Pilgrims Welfare Board, Muhammad said Afaka found and returned to the commission, a bag containing $400, N60,370, 149 Saudi Riyals and a cell phone belonging to Adamu Umar, a Niger state pilgrim.

Senate President Saraki Lands in London to Visit President Buhari

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki has landed in London and is scheduled to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Wednesday. He is to be joined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara who is still on his way to London.

According to a report by TheCable, other members of the legislature including Yusuf Lasun, deputy speaker, and Ahmed Lawan, senate leader are expected in London to visit the President.

DRAMA! Moments Siblings Gang Up to Beat Their Elder Brother to a Pulp in Broad Daylight

Two siblings have been docked at an Apapa Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday on a two-count of conspiracy and assault.

The broters were docked for allegedly beating their elder brother to a pulp in broad daylight.

According to Punch Metro, the accused, Adetola Sobowale, 36, and Adeleye Sobowole, 29, both residents of Jakande Housing Estate, Isolo, Lagos, allegedly committed the offences on January 24 at No. 19, Rhoda Crescent, Apapa.

The Prosecutor, Insp. Tony Elibeh, told the court that the accused allegedly conspired and assaulted their elder brother, Adetoyese Sobowale.

Daddy Freeze consoles Tonto Dikeh over her marriage crisis

Controversial Media Personality, Daddy Freeze has weighed into the marriage saga of Nollywood Actress, Tonto Dikeh. As the news of the celebrity marriage break-up contined to make rounds on social media, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, took to his Instagram and wrote some encouragement and comforting words to Tonto Dikeh.  

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Photos: Former Taraba Governor Who Survived Plane Crash Celebrates #Valentine With Wife

Pictured is former governor of Taraba state, Danbaba Suntai, with his wife Hauwa celebrating the Valentine's Day at the hospital yesterday.

The former governor who was involved in a plane crash while in office was all smiles as his caring wife joined him to mark the special day.

Banker Uses Fake Bank Alert SMS to Swindle Customer N250,000 in Lagos

A banker with one of the new generation banks has been arrested and charged to court for defrauding N250,000 from a customer using forged bank alert text message. The banker identified as Christopher Ademola, 49, was on Wednesday arraigned at a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

The accused is being tried on a four-count charge bordering on fraud, forgery, theft and impersonation.

The Prosecutor, ASP. Richard Odigie, said the accused committed the offences on Jan. 21 at about 10:00 a.m. at Okesuna Street on Lagos Island.

Popular Church Bishop Claims She Died, Went to Heaven and Came Back to Life Again (Photos)

A renowned church Bishop is claiming she has gone to heaven after dying here on earth and returned back to life again after some time. 

Bishop Susan Ziki Dube, a Zimbabwean church leader has claimed she died and went to heaven and has been allowed back to Earth to spread the word of God and perform miracles.

The leader of an apostolic church in Africa has described the moment she died on a hospital bed and her soul travelled up to the holy gates and entered a place called the Third Heaven.

Bishop Susan Ziki Dube, founder of the Holy Baptist Apostolic Church of Christ in Africa, said her spirit was welcomed into heaven but then she was sent back to spread the word of Christ and help those in need.

She's Done! Tonto Dikeh Deletes Every Trace of Her Husband's Photos on Her Instagram Page

The fight between Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh and her estranged husband Olakunle Churchill has gotten more intense and dirty as the actress has reportedly deleted all traces of her husband's photos on her Instagram page. 

My Wife is Demonic ... Forces Me to Give Her 'Blow Job' During Her Menstrual Period - Man Laments In Court

A man who is obviously tired of his marriage over what he described as demonic sexual intercourse, has approached a court for the dissolution of his 12-year-old marriage to his wife in Lagos. 

One Idongesit Etuk, on Tuesday sought the dissolution of his 12-year-old marriage at a Customary Court in Agege, Lagos State.

Etuk accused his wife, Blessing, of being demonic.

According to him, his 40-year-old wife prefers him to ‘give her a head’ only when she is on her menstruation.

SHOCKING! Three Persons Confirmed Dead After Drinking Palm Wine Mixed with Concoction in Ondo State

Three people have dropped dead after they reportedly drank palm wine mixed with a concoction at Ilepa Quarters in Ikare Akoko, the headquarters of the Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday.

The victims were said to have taken the palm wine in the house of a friend of theirs, identified as Azeez who allegedly prepared the drink while celebrating his birthday, reports Punch.

A source narrated that the palm wine allegedly contained some substances called gegemu and maladol. The substances were reportedly mixed with the palm wine in order to intoxicate the consumers.

Dutch Company Invents First Commercial Flying Car (Photos)

Dutch company PAL-V International B.V. has officially launched sales for its two commercial models of flying cars this week, promising deliveries of the road and air certificated models by the end of 2018.

"After years of hard work, beating the technical and qualification challenges, our team succeeded in creating an innovative flying car that complies with existing safety standards, determined by regulatory bodies around the world," announced PAL-V CEO, Robert Dingemanse.

Meet Kevin Olusola, the Nigerian-American artist who has won three Grammy

At the 2017 Grammy Awards, American a cappella band Pentatonix and Dolly Parton won the Best County duo/group performance for their spin on the classic song ‘Jolene’.

What most people might not know is the group has a 28-year-old Nigerian member named Kevin Olusola who is the beatboxer for the group and also a rapper, record producer and singer.

Kevin’s father is Nigerian psychiatrist Oluwole Olusola and his mother is Grenadian-born Curline Paul. He is a master of the cello, saxophone and piano.

Super Eagles Star, William Troost Ekong Bags Mouth Watering Deal

Super Eagles Defender William Troost Ekong has signed a deal with global sports brand, Nike.

The 23-year-old defender took to his social media account to share a picture of himself signing the deal alongside a caption which read: ‘Happy to have signed a new contract with Nike’

“Women don’t love poor men” – Baba Suwe

Not much has been heard or seen from the comic actor since his face-off with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), over allegation of drug smuggling.

Putting the saga behind him, Baba who lost his wife, Monsurat Omidina aka Omoladun Kenkelewu, some years back has disclosed his plan to re-marry.

In a chat with Sunday Scoop, Baba Suwe expressed his pain over the loss of his heartthrob.

Bello Sani, An House Of Reps Member Is Dead

The House of Representatives on Wednesday lost one of its member, Hon Bello Mashi Sani, (APC), representing Mashi/Dvisi federal constituency of Katsina state.

Announcing the death, the Speaker of the House, Hon Yakubu Dogara in a statement described the late Sani as humane, principled and a cosmopolitan who interacted freely with all members.

“With great sadness, I receive the news of the death of Hon. Bello Sani, who represented Mashi/Dvisi federal constituency of Katsina state,” Dogara said in a statement.

Aww! Kenyan couple who wedded in t-shirts in tears during lavish 3.5million wedding (Photos)

Remember the Kenyan couple that spent only KSh 100 (that's equivalent to $1 or N500) for their wedding? Well, they have finally had a dream, lavish ceremony yesterday February 14, Valentines Day at the Eden Bliss Gardens in Kiambu County.

Here are photos of the moment the couple, 24-year-old Ann Muhonja and husband, 27-year-old Wilson Muturab became overcome with emotion during the wedding and broke down at the altar.

Obasanjo apologises to Nigerian activist, Joe Odumakin over May 2004 manhandling

Nigerian activist, Dr Joel Odumakin was manhandled by security operatives during the May 19, 2004 protest. She has announced that former President Obasanjo apologized to her when they met at an event in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Joel Odumakin wrote on her Instagram:

Photo: Woman kidnapped on at her residence in Asaba, Delta state

Mrs Emmanuel Ukwamedua was kidnapped last Friday, 10th of February, 2017 at her residence at Asaba, Delta state. She is yet to be seen.

It’s God’s will that I become an armed robber - Robbery suspect says

A robbery suspect shocked newsmen and the police when he said he believes it's God’s will that he become an armed robber after he was arrested for robbery barely two months after he left prison for the same crime.

According to Hussein Mohammed, there is nothing that happens without God’s knowledge as he is the one that created good and evil.

The trio of Salawu Nurudeen, Hussein Mohammed and Ogunbiyi Kola a.k.a. Timmy are ex-jailbirds.

Inspiring! Meet 12-year-old Nigerian girl who sells newspaper to pay her school fees (Photo)

This is an inspiring story at the same we can only pray she gets off the street soon before predators lure her to prey on her (God guide her). Continue reading the story below:

Her name is Vicky and she started selling newspapers when she was 9-years-old and now in Junior Secondary, JSS III in WAPI, she makes on the average N500 and N600 proceeds daily from the venture. She even had Cross river state governor, Gov Ayade as one of her customers.

Vicky told Vanguard:

“I also gave the regular (daily) for N50.00 and sports newspaper for N20.00 to those who came here to read and return the paper and still sold the paper to those who wanted to buy.”

Photo: Lesbian couple who met on Twitter and now have a baby goes viral

Twitter user @Tbeanie met her heartthrob on Twitter after heartthrob slid into her DM and dropped a message.

Beanie has gone viral after she celebrated Val yesterday by showing off their cute baby and gushing about her relationship with bae three years later. 

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Thank you for being a supportive wife - Daniel Ademinokan #Valentines message to Stella Damasus raises eyebrows

What's up with actress Stella Damasus and director Daniel Ademinokan? It seems they have secretly tied the knot?

We are saying this because of Daniel's Valentine message to Stella which has some cryptic message.  See the Valentine message after the cut:

Lady at center of Tonto Dikeh marriage saga shows off her #Valentine gift, thanks bae for birthday gift

The Personal Assistant who denied having anything to do with Tonto Dikeh's marriage crash, actress Rosaline Meurer is celebrating her birthday today.

On her Instagram page, she shared pictures to mark her day and gushed about her bae saying he's the best, along with a rose flower he sent her. 

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It is important to have premarital sex - Nollywood actress, Chinazo Ekezie

Nollywood actress, Chinazo Ekezie, revealed her take on premarital sex in an interview with Star Tracker and said it’s kind of important so as to avoid stories that touch.

Excerpts below:

What is your take on premarital sex? 

You want my pastor to call me on the phone, right? But I will tell you the truth now, growing up, we were always taught that we shouldn’t have sex, we shouldn’t do anything before marriage, but now that I know better, or now that I’m grown and with the kind of experiences that I’ve had, and that of other people, I think it’s kind of important to have premarital sex. 

Flavour steps out with one of his daughters, Sophia

'Ada Ada' crooner shared the beautiful photo as he stepped out with his daughter with Anna Banner.

NYSC members assaulted at airport after their flight was overbooked by Medview (VIDEO)

An NYSC member, Taylor took to his Instagram to share photos and videos of how Security operatives at Medview smashed his phone, and assaulted him and his colleagues after their flight was overbooked.

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See late Eric Arubayi with his lovely wife & son (Photos)

Gospel artiste and 3rd runner up of West African Idol 1, Eric Arubayi, died yesterday at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital after a brief illness.

He's pictured above with his wife, Chinonso Arubayi and son. Eric Arubayi had just celebrated his 3rd wedding anniversary last two months, Dec. 28th 2016. 

Davido, baby mama and daughter spends Valentine's day together (Photos)

Award-winning singer, Davido took some time off and spent Valentine's day with his daughter Imade, and baby mama, Sophia Momodu.

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Popular Jeweler, Malivelihood gifts his girlfriend Deola Smart a $1.5m mansion for Valentine

Michael Awujoola popular known as Malivelihood just got his girlfriend, Deola Smart a mansion reportedly worth $1.5m as her Valentine’s Day gift!

He took to Snapchat to announce the “little gift”.