Jay-Z’s Tidal Exclusive ‘4:44’ Goes Platinum in Less Than a Week

Jay-Z is celebrating his 13th platinum album thanks to the successful Tidal-exclusive release of ‘4:44.’

To be clear, an album goes platinum when it achieves 1 million sales. In today’s digital age, it’s even harder the RIAA didn’t even count streams toward a gold or platinum album certification until last year.

It takes 1,500 track streams to equal one album sale. With Tidal’s 1.2 million subscribers, each one would have needed to stream 4:44 tracks 1,250 times for Jay to have really gone platinum.

50 Cent disses Jay-Z’s latest project, ‘4:44.’

Rapper 50cent took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the project, saying it would make perfect music for a day out on the green.

The rapper said:

Female Police Suspended Without Pay For Encouraging a 2-Year-Old to Say the N-Word

Officer Delinda Giraldo, the NYPD cop caught on an Instagram video encouraging her 2-year-old niece to use the N-word, has been suspended without pay and ordered to undergo a drug test.

via NYDN:

But the officer told the Daily News on Wednesday she was the victim of a conniving ex-boyfriend who used that video and others to prevent her from reporting the abuse she suffered at his hands.

Lil Wayne Claims Birdman and Universal Music Conspired to Cheat Him Out of Millions

Lil Wayne has once again called out Cash Money CEO Birdman and Universal Music Group who he said worked together to screw him out of millions.

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Rob Kardashian Could Face Jail Sentence For Leaking Blac Chyna’s Nudes

Rob Kardashian isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, but his latest social media outburst involving Blac Chyna’s nude photos could land him in some serious trouble.

According to experts, Rob violated California’s revenge porn law and could face jail time.

According to NYDN, Lisa Bloom who won a revenge porn case involving actress Mischa Barton last month believes Kardashian’s actions violated a law that was instituted in California in 2013 that spells out what the court considers to be revenge porn after he shared three nude images apparently of his former fiancée to Instagram as he accused her of cheating on him.

Rihanna and Hasaan Jameel In Love Affair

Rihanna is reportedly having a love affair with Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel. A source reveals exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly that the budding new couple, who were first photographed together in Ibiza in June, “have been hooking up for a few months.”

The “Wild Thoughts” singer, 29, and businessman were spotted making out in the pool of her villa on June 26. Later that day, the couple were seen laughing while grabbing coffee on their vacation.

Nigeria drop place in new FIFA Ranking as Germany returns to top spot

... We saw this coming! How the heck you allow South Africa beat us on our home soil 😖😖😖

Nigeria dropped a spot to 39th in FIFA’s latest World Ranking released on Thursday.  The drop comes on the heels of a 2-0 defeat to South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Tiger Woods Completes an ‘Intensive Program’ for His Issues Prescription Medication

Tiger Woods says he completed an ‘intensive program’ to help with his addiction to prescription medication.

His announcement comes a few months after he was arrested for DUI.

Kevin Durant Agrees to a 2-Year, $53 Million Contract with the Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant will agree to a two-year, $53 million deal according to league sources.

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Unbelievable! Man Tries to Steal a Helicopter at an Airport then this happened (Photo)

A man was shot and killed by police after attempting to hijack a helicopter at an Oregon airport on Monday.

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Africa Development Bank DG dies mysteriously

African Development Bank (AfDB) director-general for Southern Africa, Dr. Tonia Kandiero, has died after collapsing in her office in Pretoria, South Africa.

AfDB Malawi’s Benson Nkhoma, who confirmed her death said AfDB was still investigating the cause of death, but she had “complained of health issues” prior to her collapse on Wednesday night, June 28.

Nollywood actress Chika Ike gains admission into Harvard Business School after 5 years of trying

Nollywood actress and businesswoman, Chika Ike, has revealed that after five years of trying, she has finally been accepted into Harvard University for her Executive MBA programme.

The happy actress took to Instagram to disclose. She wrote:

Nigerian teenager survives after he stowed away on wheels of Medview flight from Lagos to London and back to Lagos (Photos)

A Nigerian boy identified as Emmanuel Ugochukwu survived freezing temperatures after stowing away in the front wheels of Medview Aircraft from Lagos to London and back. According to Sahara Reporters, he got on the plane on Saturday, July 1.

I defy my bail conditions because no one questioned Buhari for not obeying court orders’- Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has defended his consistent flouting of bail terms handed to him by the court before his release from detention.

Mr. Kanu, in a video interview with some journalists that had emerged recently, claimed he could not abide by his bail conditions because President Muhammadu Buhari disregarded court orders to free him and other but was not questioned.

Jerry Gana: Middle Belt Won’t Follow North If Nigeria Splits

A former Minister of Information and current National President of the Middle Belt Forum, Prof. Jerry Gana, has told northerners preaching division that if Nigeria breaks, the minorities in the Middle Belt will not follow them.

Gana said this while delivering a sermon at the St. Matthew’s Church, Maitama, Diocese of Abuja (Anglican Communion), in Abuja on Sunday.

See INEC's timetable for the commencement of Dino’s recall

INEC has released the timetable and schedule for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye. On June 21st, INEC wrote a letter to Dino Melaye, informing him of receiving petitions for his recall from members of his constituency in Kogi West Senatorial district. The petition signed by 188, 588 voters, was delivered to INEC office on June 20th. 

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Meet man with Strange Love Affair with Bees who turned overnight Celeb (Photos)

A casual labourer from Murang’a County in Kenya identified as Francis Gathuka, has shocked local residents of his area due to his love for bees as he walks around with a swarm of bees on his body and shockingly, they don’t sting him.

While speaking with The Nairobian, the 25-year-old who revealed that he has turned this ‘weird attraction’ into a business venture, said;

Biafra man says Nnamdi Kanu is their lord and personal savior greater than Jesus Christ

... No need to talk too much, this is pure insanity! Leo, are you for real?

A Facebook User, who is so in support of the Biafra movement, has declared their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu their Lord and Personal Saviour.

Identified as Chukwudi Leo, He wrote on his Facebook;

So sad! Bricklayer, apprentice dies in 40-foot well over bucket in Ondo State

Two middle-aged bricklayers reportedly drowned in a 40-foot well in Akure, the Ondo State capital, weekend, in their bid to recover the can they were using to fetch water.

The identities of the deceased could not be ascertained at press time.

An eyewitness told Vanguard in Akure that the incident occurred at Omu Street along Old Ondo Road in the metropolis.

Does this guy have anything better to do with his life? - Trump fumes at North Korea missile test

President Donald Trump has asked if supreme leader Kim Jong-un has anything “better to do with his life” after North Korea conducted another ballistic weapon test.

In a double tweet on Monday, Trump challenged China to take a tougher stance towards North Korea this time.

Future shades Jay Z in Response to ‘The Story of O.J.’ Track (Photo)

Future wants Jay-Z to know that he’s going to continue holding up stacks of money to his ear despite what the veteran rapper says.

In Jay-Z’s new song “The Story of O.J.” Jay takes shots at rappers who flaunt stacks of cash on Instagram, saying:

Yakubu Dogara says Nigeria is in the State of Emergency

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has expressed shock over the deployment of military personnel in over 28 states in the country.

Dogara spoke in Abuja at a “Capacity/Interactive Needs Assessment Workshop of Security Sector Related Committees in the House of Representatives” on Monday.

He said the development showed that Nigeria was already in a state of emergency at peace time.

See what Rapper MI Abaga has to say about Dammy Krane's fraud allegation

Chocolate City boss, M.I Abaga has said he strongly believes singer Dammy Krane is not guilty of credit card theft allegations against him.

Krane had been arrested and detained in the United States after being accused of booking a private jet with stolen credit numbers.

Again! Aisha Buhari travels to London to see ‘sick Buhari’ (Photo)

Despite assuring Nigerians that her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari will soon return to Nigeria,  Aisha Buhari, has again, on Sunday, left Nigeria for London in the United Kingdom, to see ‘sick Buhari, who has been receiving medical attention in the British capital since May 7.

Mrs. Buhari had, on May 30, travelled to London to join her husband, three weeks after he embarked on his latest medical vacation.  She returned to the country in the early hours of June 6 after spending one week in London.  She had said the President would soon return to join Nigerians as, according to her, he was recuperating fast.

30-year-old Ghanaian man commits suicide after quarreling with girlfriend (Photo)

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A 30-year-old Ghanaian man, last weekend, committed suicide at Axim, Western Region, over a misunderstanding with his girlfriend.

The deceased Kweku Mensah, who earns his living at the beach, is reported to have taken his life in connection with an unresolved issue between him and his girlfriend with whom he has two children.

Photos: Thin Tall Tony clap back at troll who claims his house is untidy

Ex-Big Brother Naija Housemate, Thin Tall Tony was having a good time with his family and decided to share a video showing his beautiful kids playing in their home.

Well, some folks who felt the need to troll him, blasted him, accusing him and his wife of keeping an untidy home.

See some photos from the videos and trolls reactions below:

Lagos State: Residents chase away policemen, set ablaze three Badoo suspects

Angry residents of Ikorodu, Lagos State, went berserk in the early hours of Sunday, lynching three suspected members of the notorious ritual cult, Badoo, in the Odogunyan area.

This is just as the police said over 100 persons suspected to be members of the cult had been arrested during raids on Bayeku, Ipakodo, Ibeshe and Odongunyan, among other communities in Ikorodu.

The arrest followed The PUNCH’s report on the spate of killings by the cult that had murdered no fewer than 26 residents and injured several others within a year.

Where Is Buhari Who Boasted To Wipe Us Out – Boko Haram Mocks President In New Video

Boko Haram terrorist group has mocked President Muhammadu Buhari for threatening to wipe them out. A member of the sect made the remark in a new video showing how the group celebrated Sallah.

He said, “Where is the Buhari now? He is boasting that he’ll clear us, he can’t clear the religion of God. Where are the likes of Bush, Obama, Francois Hollande? They all tried their best not to talk of a small thing like him( Buhari).

Germany clinch FIFA Confederations Cup after beating Chile with a lone goal

Germany secured a 1-0 win over Chile making them the winner of 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, which was hosted by Russia after a defending error that saw Lars Stindl putting the ball in the back of the net.

Nigeria Minister And Former Governor Caught Having S3x With Two Ladies (Photos)

Sahara Reporters have taken to their official Twitter handle to disclose that they’ve obtained a footage of a Former Governor of Yobe state, and serving Senator Bukar Abbah Ibrahim of Yobe East caught in sex scandal with two ladies.

Below are photos obtained by Sahara Reporters: