Must Read; My Encounter With An Aristo Ibadan Man

“Hello fine girl!” I turned abruptly to look towards the area I thought the very confident and manly voice had come from.

“What can a damsel like you be doing here all alone by herself?” the voice of the tall, but not-so-fluent man, who seemed to be in his early 50s, jerked me back from my mental rambling.

I had thought it was Michael, my 24-year-old younger brother whom I had been patiently waiting for.

We had earlier parted on entering the new Ibadan shopping mall to pick up a few personal effects for the two days we planned spending in the ancient but peaceful town.

Late Chief Awolowo's Wife Is Dead

Chief (Mrs) Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo (nee Adelana), widow of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo has passed on. She passed on in her sleep today September 19th 2015 at her residence in ikenne, Ogun state at the ripe age 99.
she was supposed to clock 100years in two months.
She was born on November 25, 1915.  May her soul rest in peace, Amen.

See The Warning Letter Mum Sent To Her Rude Son

An unmarried mom named Estella Havisham became vexed about her son's disregard for her rules. She stated her 13years old son lied about his homework, said his mom wasn't the boss of him or even claimed he could take care of himself from his earnings making videos on YouTube.

Dear Aaron,

Since you seem to have forgotten that you are only 13 and I’m the parent, and that you won’t be controlled, I guess you will need to learn a lesson in independence. Also, as you threw in my face that you are making money now, it will be easier to buy back all the items I bought for you in the past.

Senetor Saraki Appeals Tribunal’s Order For His Arrest

SENATE President Bukola Saraki yesterday filed an appeal to challenge the ruling of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, which ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest and convey him before the tribunal on Monday.

Bukola Saraki

In his appeal, Saraki, thru his defense counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), submitted that the tribunal erred in law and also acted without jurisdiction with the aid of assuming jurisdiction over the criminal trial of the appellant on the Code of Conduct Tribunal for an offense which is being challenged on the Federal High court.

Not considering the notice from the Federal High court, Abuja division, for the Code of Conduct Bureau to show up before it on Monday to explain why it ought to go on along with his trial over false and incorrect declaration of belongings allegedly acquired all through his tenure as governor of Kwara state from 2003 to 2011, the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Friday ordered Saraki’s arrest for not showing up on the trial, which were slated for the day before today.

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Troops Reopens School In Gwoza(Pictures)

The Military has issued a press statement to the effect the re opened school in Gwoza:

 

To further assist returnees and other Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) with education of their children, the Nigerian military has reopened a mixed Primary School in Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State yesterday. The military in conjunction with other security agencies and other security stakeholders have placed adequate security measures to ensure the pupils and teachers’ safety and security. Already classes have commenced and the turn out was quite impressive.

So Goodluck Jonathan Paid Pastors?

After the 2015 election, there were stories making the rumor mills that the then President, Goodluck Jonathan paid some pastors to secure victory at the polls.

Pastor Tunde Bakare

Well, one pastor has confessed!

In an interview with an Abuja magazine, THE INTERVIEW, Popular pastor, Tunde Bakare said he was offered money by Goodluck Jonathan and his aides.

Bus Bomb Kills 11year Old Girl, Injures 23 Others

Police in Philippines as confirmed that an 11-year-old girl was killed and twenty three people injured when a bomb exploded in a bus within the southern Philippines today.

The police captain Angelito Casimiro said that bus was put at a public terminal in Zamboanga town, 875 kilometres South of Manila, when the explosion happened.

“The injured were rushed to hospitals for various wounds from the blast which triggered a fire that destroyed the bus,’’He confirmed

Officials additionally noted the magnified operations of religious person extremists and Muslim rebels within the area.

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See Pictures From President Buhari's 3days Working Visit To France

 

Pictures from President Buhari's working visit to France

Award Winning Artist 2Face Idibia Is 40...Hurray!!!

Award winning Innocent Ujah Idibia fondly called 2face or 2baba is unarguable one of the most successful music artist ever to come out of Africa.

2face Idibia

2face has had collaborations with a number of international music stars such as Wyclef Jean,R.Kelly,T -pain, Mary J. Blige, and the Highlife legend Victor Olaiya to mention but a few.

The artist began his career as a member of Plantashun Boiz in the early 90s alongside Face and Black Face.

Annie Idibia took to her Instagram page to wish her hubby a happy birthday saying;

NDLEA Arrest Bureau de Change Operators That Swallowed $156,000 To Export

The National Drug enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officials yesterday arrested a Bureau de Change operator and 5 other suspected members for allegedly swallowing $156,000 at Excel Oriental Hotel along Airport Road, Lagos.

Speaking on the arrest, Chairman of NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade, stated that the suspects had been arrested in reference to swallowing $156,000.

Army Arrests Fake Nigerian National ID Card Producers For Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army today said that it had arrested 2 business center operators in the city of Maiduguri who allegedly produce counterfeit Nigerian National Identity Cards for Boko Haram terrorists within the town.

Col. Tukur Gusau, the representative of the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maiduguri, made it known as he presented the suspects to newsmen in Maiduguri.

Military Claims Control Of Burkina Faso

The military in Burkina Faso has taken to the airwaves to declare it currently controls the country, confirming that a coup has taken place - simply weeks before national elections.

In the announcement done early today on national tv and radio, the statement aforesaid that the transition government in the country had been dissolved.

We Are Tired Of Fighting, Says Boko Haram

Air commodore Yusuf Anas, the executive secretary of the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), the organisation acting as the intermediary between Federal government and Boko Haram, on Wed told Channels tv that he got a message from Boko Haram stating “they are tired of fighting and are ready for a quick deal to end the war”.

He stated that though the insurgents aren't requesting financial compensation as a pre-condition for surrendering their arms, they're seeking real commitment from government in the current negotiations.

Security Personnel Arrests 33 Food Suppliers To Boko Haram (Pictures)

33 suspected food suppliers to the Boko Haram terrorists were arrested in Damboa axis around Azir-Wajiroko road, Borno State. The suspected Boko Haram accomplices were arrested with large volumes of food stuffs supposedly meant for Boko Haram terrorists at Korode.

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10 DSS Operatives Ambushed And Murdered By Pipeline Vandals In Arepo

Sad incident yesterday as 10 operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) were reportedly ambushed and murdered by Pipeline vandals at the Arepo area of Ogun State.

According to reports, the vandals killed the DSS operatives who intercepted them as they were scooping petrol from a vandalized NNPC pipeline at Konu, a border town between Arepo and Ikorodu.

Maid Uses Urine To Cook For Boss

A 19-year old kenyan maid was arrested for using urine to cook for her boss and the entire family.

Her bosses caught her in the act after Close Circuit Camera was installed in the house after suspicions arose that she was maltreating their children, as reported by Modern Kenya Corps.

BET Releases Nominees For Hip Hop Awards 2015

BET has released the nominees of the various categories in this year's awards and Drake is leading with 12 nominees.

Man With World's Longest Tongue Paints With His Tongue (Video)

The man with the world's longest tongue has done something great with his tongue yet again: Paint a beaver with his tongue.

Nick Stoeberl

The honor of a Guinness world record holder can be enough for a few folks, but not Stoeberl as he feels an enormous tongue is nothing if not used for the betterment of humanity.

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Female Robbers Arrested In Uyo

Two women were arrested in the state capital of Akwa Ibom, Uyo, when they were fleeing a boutique they had just robbed.

The suspects who specialize in robbing restaurants, hotels alike were nabbed when the owner of the boutique they had just robbed raised alarm which alerted people around.

Manchester United Can't Stop Losing

The Red Devils cant get to shake off their run of loses as they fell to another defeat in their first Champions League game.

Thief Died While Stealing From Grave (Pictures)

An unidentified man has allegedly met his death while trying to steal from the dead in Kazure town, Jigawa state.

According to sources, the supposed outlaw defiled a grave, attempting to steal the body that had simply been buried just few hours earlier.

Dream Team's Dream Stopped At All African Games

Samson Siasia's team fell to a shocking defeat in the All Africa Games Football semi-final to Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso took their chances well and made every one count while the dream team wasted most of theirs which cost them dearly.

Is Brymo Going Back To Choc City?

Ibrahim Olawale whose stage name is Brymo was signed to Chocolate City in 2010 after he met M.I.

Brymo left Chocolate City in 2013 to start his Solo career, also did Jesse Jagz who is M.I's brother.

Jesse however, has gone back to Choc City and that left many asking if Brymo would follow in the same light.

PSG Signs Nigerian Defender

PSG has signed Nigerian defender who left Nigerian Club

Ngozi Ebere, a 24-year old Nigerian defender signed a two year deal with French club will join super stars like Laure Boulleau, Laura Georges, Sabrina Delannoy, Jessica Houara.

15 Years Old ISIS Obsessed Girl Kills Her Mother With Kitchen Knife After Watching Beheading Videos Online

A 15-year-old Lisa Borch has been jailed after killing her mother due to her obsession to ISIS and its repugnant hostage beheading videos.

Lisa Borch

Minutes earlier she had been watching the beheading of British hostages David Haines and Alan Henning on YouTube, executed by terrorist Nisus John.

Lisa and her radical boyfriend Bakhtiar Mahound Abdulla, stabbed her mum Tina Römer Holtegaard a minimum of 20 times in her house in Kvissel, rural Denmark.

You Can Now Get Buried On The Moon For $12,000

You might not make it to heaven when you die, but you can be optimistic to go as far as the moon. Celestial funerals are currently a prospect, due to San Francisco startup Elysium space. For a fee of $12,000, the organisation can privately transport your cremated remains to the moon!

Founded by former National Aeronautics and Space Administration engineer Thomas Civeit, Elysium boasts of bringing space and funeral consultants along to produce the distinctive service “Families now have the historic opportunity to commemorate their departed loved ones every night through the everlasting splendor and soft illumination of the Earth’s closest companion: the moon,” they declared in an exceedingly handout.

Shopping Plaza In Lagos On Fire

According to reports from various news blogs, a big plaza on Broad street, Victoria Island is on fire currently.

Chris Brown Is Jealous Of Rihanna's Relationship

Chris Brown

Nigeria To Face Burkina Faso In Africa Games Football Semi

On Tuesday, September, 15, Nigeria will face Burkina Faso in the first Football Semi-final of the All-Africa Games.

Woman Had A Nose Job To Save Her Marriage Only For It To Go Bad

Vanessa Brooks

For Vanessa Brooks, the saying of love changes everything seem not to have worked as her eager to modify her appearance for love ended a disaster.

After years of being called “Nessy Big Nose”, Vanessa’s relationship was in tatters due to her emotion of her own reflection.

In Pictures: Buhari Meets President Of France

Yesterday, September, 14, President of Nigeria, Buhari met with the President of France, Francoise Hollande, to discuss on a variety of issues like security, defense and economic

Godknows Igali To Be Probed Over Alleged N3.5b Scam - Senate

 Godknows Igali

Just about a week after the Permanent Secretary in the Power Ministry, Godknows Igali, came out to say that N2.74 trillion had been spent since 1999 on the drive for better electricity supply without any significant result, the permanent secretary himself is to be investigated over some alleged fraud in the sector.

The Guardian has learned that the Senate has received a petition accusing Godknows of diverting N3.5 billion purposed for payment of beneficiaries of the National Power Sector Apprenticeship Scheme (NAPSAS).

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2Face Biography: A Very Good Bad Guy

2Face Idibia, who turns 40 this friday, September, 18, 2015 would have a book unveiled in his honour.

President Buhari Arrives France(Pictures)

President Buhari received by H.E. Mr. Thierry Leleu, Governor of Val de Marne on his arrival in Paris for a 3 days working visit.

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Jahbless Comes At Timaya

Owoloye Olatunde who's stage name is Jahbless has called out fellow musician Timaya for copyright infringement.

Jahbless

Jahbless who dropped his album I Am Me recently accused Timaya or his producer of lifting the beat off his track 2 'Jeje' which featured on the album.

Liverpool Player Ibe Dumps Nigeria For England

Liverpool player, Jordan Ibe has opted to play for the Three Lions ahead of the Super Eagles.

Nigeria Wins Gold In Tennis At All Africa Games

Veteran table tennis player, Segun Toriola recorded an emphatic victory over Mohammed Beiali and Omar Hassan to help Nigeria claim the Men's title over Egypt.

However, Egypt retained the title they won in 2011 over Nigeria in the women's category at the 2015 Africa Games in Congo, Brazzaville.

Don Jazzy Gets Recognized In Cherubim and Seraphim Church

Pasuma In Hot Romance With Yoruba Actress

Pasuma is a top Fuji act  and is also known in the hip hop and movie industry likewise.

Pasuma who has been in the news previously concerning rumours of romance with Fathia Balogun, Ronke Odusanya to mention a few.

Fashola's Website And Twitter Account Hacked

The twitter account and the website of the former governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Raji Fashola, is suspected to have been taken over by hackers.

Babatunde Fashola

The twitter account which hasn't been active since May 2nd after the following words from its administrator ; No words will be enough to console Rio. Nevertheless Lagos sends condolences to the Ferdinand household. We care.  

Followers of the site and page noticed something was wrong when four tweets were posted in a foreign language late Friday. 

See the tweets below...