D'banj took a funny selfie pic with fans in Dubai

Bangalee shared the photo on his instagram page

Eight people reported dead in murder, suicide in Missouri

Eight people were found dead overnight in an apparent mass murder and suicide in rural southern Missouri, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said on Friday.
Seven people were thought to be victims of one man who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a statement by the highway patrol. One elderly woman was found dead of what appeared to be natural causes during an investigation.
The events unfolded around 10 p.m. Thursday night when the Texas County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about a disturbance involving a weapon at a residence in Tyrone. A girl called authorities, saying she had fled to a neighbor's house after hearing gunshots in her home.

Police rescue four-year-old girl from kidnappers

The Rivers State Police Command Friday rescued a four-year-old-girl from the hands of her abductors barely 30 minutes after her abduction.   The little girl who was taken away from her mother, at Ikoku Junction along Ikwerre road at Mile 2, regained her freedom by the swift intervention of the police.   An eye witness told Vanguard that the kidnappers double-crossed the mother of the girl in her car along the Ikwerre road and made away with her handbag, her child and other valuables.   The Commissioner of Police Rivers state Police command, Dan Bature who confirmed the incident told the press that the little girl has been rescued from her abductors just about 30 minutes after her abduction.   He said the police following recent cases of kidnapping in the state have intensified actions to curb the menace.

Ebonyi Assembly begins impeachment proceedings against Gov. Elechi

The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has agreed to serve an impeachment notice on Governor Martin Elechi, after accusing the governor of corruption and gross misconduct.
A motion for the notice to be served on the governor was approved after the acting Majority Leader of the House, Francis Nwifruru, on Friday, read details accusing Mr. Elechi of undermining the integrity of the House and committing fraudulent acts.
The Ebonyi Assembly had last Wednesday, February 18, set up a panel to investigate allegations of financial misappropriation against the governor and some of his aides.
The assembly took the decision following petitions it received from groups in the state, including Ebonyi Integrity Group.

Pres. Jonathan Visits Mubi, Adamawa and in Baga Borno State

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday visited Baga town in Borno State, and Mubi in Adamawa.

During his visit, he addressed officers and men of the Nigerian army in both towns, which were recently recaptured from Boko Haram, 

Vanguard reports.

He applauded the army for their bravery and patriotism they have shown in the fight against Boko Haram.

Jonathan also stated that their performance so far proves beyond reasonable doubt that they are more than capable of defeating Boko Haram.

See some other pics he took with troops after the cut

Tiwa Savage's "My darling" music Video hits over 1 million views on Youtube

Tiwa savage took her instagram page to appreciate you guys who watched the video and she's actually giving you guys a million kisses in return.

Congrats to her.

Buhari’s full speech at Chatham House

Permit me to start by thanking Chatham House for the invitation to talk about this important topic at this crucial time. When speaking about Nigeria overseas, I normally prefer to be my country’s public relations and marketing officer, extolling her virtues and hoping to attract investments and tourists. But as we all know, Nigeria is now battling with many challenges, and if I refer to them, I do so only to impress on our friends in the United Kingdom that we are quite aware of our shortcomings and are doing our best to address them.
The 2015 general election in Nigeria is generating a lot of interests within and outside the country. This is understandable. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and largest economy, is at a defining moment, a moment that has great implications beyond the democratic project and beyond the borders of my dear country.
So let me say upfront that the global interest in Nigeria’s landmark election is not misplaced at all and indeed should be commended; for this is an election that has serious import for the world. I urge the international community to continue to focus on Nigeria at this very critical moment. Given increasing global linkages, it is in our collective interests that the postponed elections should hold on the rescheduled dates; that they should be free and fair; that their outcomes should be respected by all parties; and that any form of extension, under whichever guise, is unconstitutional and will not be tolerated.

I am Fit, Healthy and Well to lead Nigeria- Buhari

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that he is fit, healthy and well to lead Nigeria if elected on March 28.  Buhari made the disclosure during his appearance at the Chatham House, London. The former Head of State who stood for more than one hour to address and answer questions, also said that he takes full responsibility for whatever happened under his watch as a military dictator in Nigeria between 1983 to 1985.  Here are some of the words of Buhari culled from the official Twitter handle of Chatham House, Africa, @ChathamHouse  National Assembly members will remain relevant in their constituencies, so I do not want to touch salaries now!: @ThisIsBuhari #CHAfrica Change is coming democratically for Africa. Multi party democracy is the best form of government: Gen. #Buhari #CHAfrica #Buhari on his age: I have been declared fit @ThisIsBuhari #CHAfrica

Source: Vanguard news

Photos: 22 killed, 38 injured after a passenger bus rolled over on the Aksu-Kashgar expressway in China's Xinjiang

 see more photos after the cut...

Meet the First Black US Senator - Hiram Revels

Hiram Rhodes Revels, (September 27, 1827 – January 16, 1901) was a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), a Republican politician, and college administrator. Born free in North Carolina, he later lived and worked in Ohio, where he voted before the Civil War.

He was elected as the first African American to serve in the United States Senate, and in the U.S. Congress overall. He represented Mississippi in the Senate in 1870 and 1871 during the Reconstruction era.
During the American Civil War, Revels had helped organize two regiments of the United States Colored Troops and served as a chaplain. After serving in the Senate, Revels was appointed as the first president of Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Alcorn State University), 1871-1873 and 1876 to 1882. Later he served again as a minister.

Photo: Chadian soldiers captured some Boko Haram members

Chadian soldiers captured some Boko Haram members yesterday in Gamboru, a border town between Chad and Nigeria. Not less than 207 of the militants were killed during the gun battle
See the photo below ...

Bank robbery suspect arrested after stopping for coffee

Police arrested a man suspected of robbing a bank in New Jersey after they say he stopped for a cup of coffee a block away.

Police say a man wearing a fedora hat approached a teller at the Hudson City Savings Bank in Lodi on Monday, placed a BB-gun on the counter and demanded money. The man fled with $4,000.

Maywood Police Chief David Pegg tells The Record ( http://bit.ly/1DQldAI ) newspaper an officer spotted a man matching the description of the suspect near the entrance of a Dunkin Donuts drinking coffee.

Pegg says after talking to 38-year-old Michael Cassano, officers discovered the gun and the cash.

The Oakland Gardens, New York, resident is charged with robbery and two weapons offenses.

Photo: Ice Prince looking fresh with his white beard

 

Ice Prince used the pic to say "Morning from the WestSide of ArtFrica🙌" a few minutes ago.

Photos: Minister of Youth Development breaks down after seeing Boko Haram havoc in Adamawa

 Minister of Youth Development and former Governor of Adamawa state, Boni Haruna, broke down yesterday after seeing the widespread destruction done to some villages by Boko Haram in Adamawa state. The Minister was part of a federal government delegation sent to carry out first hand inspection of areas that have been recaptured from Boko Haram in the North East with a view to rehabilitate the area and the villagers who are already returning back to their villages. See more photos and the video after the cut..

Hehehe! No PVC, No communion, Rev. Ukpai tells congregation

Now if you don't have the permanent voters card you cannot take communion in Victory Cathedral Fellowship Center, hehehe!

According to Vanguard, Rev. Uma Ukpai of Victory Cathedral Fellowship Center, Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on Thursday announced that the church would stop communion for members who had not collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).  Ukpai made the announcement during a church service in Uyo and said that it was unpatriotic for any Nigerian eligible voter not to participate in the electoral process.

Graphic photo: Train crushes power bike rider to death in Lagos

A motorcycle rider identified as Yakubu Samuel was this morning Feb. 19th crushed to death by an Ebute Metta-bound train coming from Ijoko in Ogun State.

According to PM News, The deceased identified as Yakubu Samuel was a shift leader of a security outfit and attached to CLAM Church in Omole area of Lagos.

Samuel, who was riding a power bike marked BDG 601QC was said to be coming from Abule Egba and ignored the Nigeria Railway Corporation traffic control officer who stopped all vehicles to pave way for the train to pass.

Read more and see the Graphic photo below

I want to become Police IG -- Controversial AIG Mbu says

The controversial new Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Joseph Mbu, on Thursday, February 12, made an official visit to the Ogun State Police Command, which is under his zone.
While briefing men and officers of the command, Mr. Mbu made it clear he is working hard to get to the top of the police hierarchy.
Our reporter, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, brings you details of the briefing.
Excerpt:

Now, ISIS selling human organs of slain people to finance itself?

In yet another gut-wrenching revelation, the barbaric extremist group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria is said to be selling human organs of slain victims to boost its finances.

If an Iraqi diplomat is to be believed, the ISIS is now resorting to organs trafficking to shore up its tottering finances.
The shocking claim was made by Iraqi ambassador to the United Nations Mohamed Alhakim, who urged the United Nations to investigate the murder of a dozen of doctors in Mosul, who were killed after they refused to operate on dead bodies and take out key organs to be sold in Europe's black market, the CNN reported.

Policemen and Villagers kill ABU Professor mistaken for Boko Haram member

According to a report on dailypost
Prof. Ahmad Falaki, the director, Institute of Agriculture Research (IAR) of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, has been killed in Kibiya Local Government Area of Kano State after he was mistaken for a member of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram.
The deceased was heading to Kano from Ningi in Bauchi State with his brother, and driver last Saturday when the unfortunate incident occurred.
The tyre of his official car punctured at Kibiya and had to be replaced.
Incidentally, the repair work coincided with the time Boko Haram members attacked Kibiya police station.

Woman arrested for locking up daughters for years

Zeenews reports

Swedish police arrested a woman on Thursday on suspcicion of keeping her daughters confined to an apartment amid media reports that they were locked away for a decade.

 Police suspected the 59-year-old woman had "restricted her children`s freedom... for quite a few years," spokeswoman Ewa-Gun Westford told AFP.
According to tabloid Expressen, one of the now adult children managed to briefly leave the apartment and convince a neighbour to call the police, saying that they had been locked up for over a decade.
"The blinds were always pulled down there and we haven`t heard any noise from the apartment," a neighbour told the paper.
Expressen also reported that the woman had moved the children around to different locations in an effort to keep them away from their father.
Investigators were questioning the woman and the children -- all aged over 18 -- at a police station in the southern town of Kristianstad.

We will beg Obasanjo--Governor Sule Lamido

Lamido said, “Baba (Obasanjo) is more than a party man. He is an icon, a national symbol and a leader and an inventor, a creator of all the institutions today in Nigeria from the President to the governors who are his own sons, are all his creations.

According to Punch

Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State on Tuesday emerged from a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, giving an indication that the Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders would beg former President Olusegun Obasanjo who dumped the party on Monday.

Lamido, who is the North-West Coordinator of Goodluck/Sambo Presidential Campaign, told State House correspondents that Obasanjo remained the father of all.

He said Jonathan and all the state governors were creations of the former President.

He explained that it was only appropriate that “when a father is angry with his children, the children should beg him.”

17yr old boy shared photos before he commits suicide by jumping into a river

By LindaIkeji
Seeing the smile on his face, you would think everything was fine with him but that's the smile of a young man about to end his life. He posted the pic on the left on instagram and wrote "I'm here" and on the pic on the right, he wrote "Smile. You've lived". 'I'm here' was him basically telling his followers that he'd arrived at the destination of his suicide. His final photo was a pic of his watch &he wrote "Time to see if my watch is waterproof" A few minutes after posting the pics and messages, he jumped from that rail you see in the pic into the Detroit River. His body was found a few hours later.

His name was Billy Watts and he was from Detroit. He'd suffered depression for many months which he openly talked about on instagram. He talked about how some people can't get out of depression no matter how much they try. This happened in October 2014.
See photos after the cut...

Nigeria army 'kills 300 Boko Haram fighters'

BBC reports

 More than 300 Boko Haram fighters have been killed in military operations in north-east Nigeria, the army says.

A number of militants had also been captured and weapons and equipment seized, defence spokesman Chris Olukolade said.
Two soldiers had lost their lives and 10 others were wounded during the operation over the last two days in Borno state, he added.
The deaths have not been independently verified.
Nigerian forces have been accused of overstating enemy casualties in the past.
Boko Haram attacks on civilians and the military have killed thousands since the group launched its violent campaign for a breakaway Islamic state in 2009.
Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger have recently formed a military coalition and have claimed gains against the group.

Pastor TB Joshua donates patrol vehicles to ondo state police command

According to dailypost

Following the incessant robbery attack on the ancient town of Ikare Akoko, the Ondo State Police Command has taken delivery of 9 Patrol Vehicles donated by the Synagogue Church of All Nations.

It could be recalled that a gang of armed robbers invaded the area killing at least 21 people, including eight policemen, one undergraduate, two secondary school pupils and five bankers.
Donating the Patrol vehicles to the police command, the Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet Temitope Joshua sympathized with the command and the family of those that lost their lives during robbery attack at Ikare Akoko recently.

Nigeria Lacks Institutions, Systems & Processes to Prevent Corruption- Okonjo-Iweala

Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said on Tuesday that corruption persisted in the country because Nigeria lacked the institutions, systems and processes to prevent it.

Okonjo-Iweala made this known when she spoke on the Topic: Preventing Leakages in the Nigerian Economy at the Catholic Caritas Foundation Forum in Abuja.

According to her, the absence of the relevant systems and institutions that will help check corruption has created opportunities for people to engage in the act.

FRSC Cautions Drivers over "SPEEDING"

FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS ( FRSC), NIGERIA this afternoon took its facebook page to caution all drivers and advised them to always drive with care and reduce their speed to avoid accident or any form of casualty. Find the statement Below...

Photo: Peter Psquare- The office look

 

Peter Okoye is really looking Cute and like those MDs of Big Big companies..He shared the pix on his instagram page some minutes ago.

 

Ogun PDP expels Obasanjo from party

About two hours after former president Olusegun Obasanjo tore his PDP membership card in public the Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party declared the expulsion of Obasanjo from the party.

My questions are:

*why would he have torn his membership card in the first place?
*Do you think the expulsion can affect Baba Iyabo in any form?

Details later...
            

EFCC Arrests former Adamawa State Governor's Son, Abdul-Aziz Nyako

 

Barely two weeks after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, declared former Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako and his son, Abdul-Aziz, wanted, operatives of the anti- graft agency, this morning arrested the younger Nyako in Gombe, Gombe State.
He was immediately flown to Abuja where he is currently being grilled by a crack team of detectives who had been working on the Adamawa investigation for several months.

Abdul-Aziz, who was declared wanted by the EFCC in the case of stealing, abuse of office and money laundering, is currently telling investigators all he knows about illicit funds traced to companies where he has interest.

Guess who!

 

Tip: He's a rapper

Photo: BasketMouth's Eldest Brother Who Died On 14th of Feb 2005

One of the best comedian in Africa "Basketmouth" took instagram to remember his eldest Brother who died ten years ago(14th feb 2005)...May his soul continue to rest in peace.

Boko Haram Attack Chad For The First Time, killed several people

Suspected Nigerian Boko Haram militants have carried out an attack on Chad overnight, the first such assault on Chadian soil, security sources say.

Officials said the fighters crossed Lake Chad by motorboat and attacked a village on the shores of the lake.
Chad recently joined Nigeria, Niger, and Cameroon in a military coalition against Boko Haram.
The militants were pushed back by Chadian troops after killing several people, a resident told Reuters.

Residents said the militants set fire to many straw houses in the village of Ngouboua.
The number of casualties was unknown but Chadian officials say a local chief was killed during the attack.

New Photo: Dj Xclusive

 

The famous and successful Djxclusive shared the pix on instagram few minutes ago and he wrote below>>>

Photo: BankyW ft D'banj

Who looks best between these two?

10 Tips For A Flat Stomach

1. Choose healthier foods. The foods you eat have a huge impact on what your body does with it and what your body looks like. Too many fats, too much protein, too little vitamins and the wrong balance of nutrients can lead to to stomach fat and other issues. Choose your foods wisely and you will start to see results!

2. Commit to living a healthier life. All of the exercising and dieting in the world can only do so much and go so far. If you are not committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle any success you find will be short lived. You need to be in it for the long haul in order to find true success.

3. Opt for smaller portion sizes. Many people struggle with stomach flab because we eat more than what we need to. Pay attention to the serving sizes. Cereal may be only one cup service size, not a bowl full. We get many extra calories by ignoring the suggested serving size on many of the foods that we eat each and every day.

Niger Troops Sent To 'Crush' Boko Haram

 

Parliament unanimously approves deployment of troops as part of a regional offensive against armed group.

Aljazeera reports

Niger's parliament has voted unanimously to send troops to Nigeria to join a regional fight against the armed Boko Haram group.
The announcement late on Monday night came a day after a senior Nigerian official said Abuja's government would "take out" all of the group's camps by March 28 - the new date for the country's elections which have been delayed by six weeks.
Niger, while housing thousands of refugees who fled from the conflict, had been mainly spared the violence until last week, with a number of attacks carried out on its territory in recent days.
"The pooling of the efforts and resources of concerned countries will contribute without doubt to crushing this group which shows scorn, through its barbaric acts, for the Muslim religion," Niger National Assembly President Adamou Salifou said after the vote, according to the AFP news agency.
Another member of parliament said the resolution authorised the country to send some 750 troops to Nigeria.

PDP Can Postpone The Election But They Can't Postpone Christmas- Adams Oshiomhole

 

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has said the May 29 handing over date in which the People Democratic Party, PDP, led Federal Government will possibly hand over to the All Progressives Congress, APC, cannot be postponed despite the postponement of the February polls by six weeks.
Oshiomole gave this remark in Benin City when he welcomed some PDP defectors into the fold of APC. He said: “You heard what happened. They said they have postponed the elections. Few days back, they called us for a meeting of the Council of States and we said they should go ahead and conduct the elections. In any event, we are not the only country with security challenges. Even in Afghanistan and Iraq, elections were held.

PHOTOS: PATORANKING SIGNS DEAL WITH VPAL MUSIC

Nigerian dancehall star Patoranking signed a deal with VP Records' distribution arm, VPAL Music, to release his debut album. He is the first African dancehall artist to partner with the world’s largest reggae company.

VP Records has been home to Jamaican dancehall superstars like Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Lady Saw, Mavado, Busy Signal and many more.

Another photo below>>>

See the full list of Grammy Award Winners

Best New Artist
Sam Smith

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
A Great Big World With Christina Aguilera – “Say Something”

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga – Cheek To Cheek

Best Pop Solo Performance
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”

Best Pop Vocal Album
Sam Smith – In The Lonely Hour

Dare Art Alade's wife celebrates him as he turns a year older

Dare's wife took instagram to celebrate her husband as he turns a year older, this is what wrote below:
"To d best husband n father ever @dareydarey. Your soul is so pure, your heart is priceless, n your wisdom is undeniably astounding. May u always fly high in life n touch all ur dreams. Happy birthday babe. Luv u with my soul."

And so We say Hip! Hip!! Hip!!!...Hurray!!!

Photos: Gov. Fashola, Darey Art-Alade & More at Olamide's Son Naming Ceremony Today

 

Olamide "Baddo" Hosts Gov. Fashola, Darey Art-Alade & More at his Son's Naming Ceremony Today.
He Revealed the name of his son to be Batifeori Maximiliano Adedeji a few days ago and his new Instagram handle is ‘Daddy Milano’ Congrats to him...

More photos below>>>

Idoma Voice Newspaper loses Associate Editor

Talents Voice Media, Publishers of Idoma Voice Newspapers loses Associate Editor, Jerome Micheal Attah Ameh. Jeromeh died on Friday, February 6, 2015 in Akure. He died at the age of 31.

Photos: Asari Dokubo at President Jonathan's campaign rally in Bayelsa

 

 These pictures of former militant "Asari Dokubo" was taken at Gej's Campaign rally in Bayelsa this afternoon... Very active Man

 more photo below...

How Nigerian musician Spydaman lost his father to electrocution

His publicist Obaji Akpet tells what happened from Calabar...read below...

The day was meant to be the best for popular Nigerian reggae dance hall singer, Omin Churchill Nyong popularly known in the Nigerian musical scene as Spydaman, as he went about his usual music recording business for the day in Lagos. Just when he is about to step into the studio Spydaman received a call that he still finds hard to recover from till now. His father, Chief Churchill Nyong was dead to electrocution.