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BREAKING: 15 APC Senators defect to PDP

2018-07-24T15:10:00.000+01:00

Fifteen of the senators elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have announced their defection to the Peoples Democratic Party.

The announcement of the defection was made by the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, during plenary on Tuesday.

Among those who indicated interest to defect were Dino Melaye, Barnabas Gemade, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Lanre Tejuoso, Suleiman Hunkuyi, Abdullahi Danbaba, Mohammed Isa Haman and Nafada Usman Bayero.

The defection came on a day the houses of the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and the Deputy President of the Senate, Dr. Ike Ekweremadu, were invaded by operatives of the Department of State Services, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Nigeria Police.
So also was it the day Ekweremadu by a letter dated July 24, 2018 (today) was invited by the EFCC to report for questioning on the same day at 10am.

The letter was signed by the EFCC’s Director of Operations, Mohammed Abba Umar.

Tears as Young Nollywood Actor, Nelson Gold is Buried in Enugu State (Photos)

2018-06-23T10:25:00.002+01:00

Young Nollywood Actor, Ezeora Nelson Oluchukwu popularly known as 'Nelson Gold' has been laid to rest at his hometown in Enugu State.

042Express reported that the fast raising actor and a graduate of University of Nigeria,Nsukka, slumped at a movie location in Enugu and was rushed to the hospital, he remained in coma until he passed on 15th June 2018.

Nelson Gold, died few days after he celebrated his 22nd birthday on June 5th 2018.

Nelson was talented Nigerian Actor and Screen writer who broke into Nollywood after playing a lead role in a movie titled “Black Child”, where he stared alongside top notch actors like Ebele Okaro, Obi Okoli, Zulu Adigwe, Chiege Asiligwe, Destiny Etiko, and Vals Chucks.

The Movie Black Child lunched Nelson into the mainstream after being produced in Nigeria by JP Nwanganga. It made Nollywood producers to nickname Nelson the “Nollywood’s Mad Actor” following the mind blowing performance he displayed in the movie.

Young Nollywood Actor, Nelson Gold slumps, dies in Enugu

2018-06-16T05:24:00.000+01:00

Fast raising Nollywood Actor, Ezeora Nelson Oluchukwu popularly known as 'Nelson Gold' has been reported dead few days after he celebrated his 26th birthday.

042Express learnt that Nelson Gold, who celebrated his birthday on June 5th 2018, slumped in a movie location in Enugu and was rushed to the hospital where he was in coma after which he was reported dead on 15th June 2018.

Nelson Gold, a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, was a talented Nigerian Actor and Screen writer who broke into Nollywood after playing a lead role in a movie titled “Black Child”, where he stared alongside top notch actors like Ebele Okaro, Obi Okoli, Zulu Adigwe, Chiege Asiligwe, Destiny Etiko, and Vals Chucks.

The Movie Black Child lunched Nelson into the mainstream after being produced in Nigeria by JP Nwanganga. It made Nollywood producers to nickname Nelson the “Nollywood’s Mad Actor” following the mind blowing performance he displayed in the movie.

Friends, family and fans had since taken to social media to express their sadness at the demise of such a talented young actor.

How i discovered Olamide when he was 14 - ID Cabasa

2018-06-02T18:47:00.000+01:00

Popular music producer ID Cabasa has revealed how he discovered discovered hip hop star Olamide at his very tender age.

Legendary music producer, Olumide Ogunade, popularly known ID Cabasa, is a beat maker who brings his artistic value to both music production and business.

In this interview with Olaitan Ganiu he spoke on the origination of his record label Coded Tunes and how he discovered hip hop star Olamide.

Professionally, when did you start your career?

I started as a teenager way back in the late 80s. I was in the secondary school while also doing music by the side. But, professionally, it was around 2003 after I left the university. I worked in a corporate company for a while before I left to fully focus on music production.

Is that when you started Coded Tunes Record?

I started Coded Tunes production in my house in 2003. But before Coded Tunes, we had a clique called, The Smiling Head Soldier which was headed by 2phat. It comprises me, 2phat, Lord of Ajasa and MC Spako. And then, we used to have a lot of squads coming to make beat in my studio.

There was this massive squad called, Yabtown Squad which is where Reminisce originated from. It is a clique of both rappers and singers and some of them were my juniors in secondary school.

From there, we decided to gather momentum and create something larger than just being Smiling Head Soldier or Yabtown Squad. And obviously the name of the studio that unites us is Coded Tunes. So, that was how we started Coded Tunes.

You’ve been a blessing to many big stars of today. Do you receive accolades for this?

I will say I’m one of the few lucky ones that got the accolade that I deserve. In fact, I get more accolades than I think I deserve because all of those I’ve worked with till date are still much loyal to our friendship and some of them still mention my name in their interviews. Last year, 9ice titled his album after me. Olamide still doesn’t believe we are in a way apart.

He doesn’t see me as ID Cabasa who just produces beats for him but rather sees me as his father and always consults me at any of his projects. We still play and do things together. The same goes for Reminisce, Seriki and every other guy, even the ones that are not part of Coded Tunes family which I’ve worked with. They still appreciate me; the likes of Banky W, Ruggedman, Durella and co.

How did you discover Olamide?

Olamide came with a friend to record in my studio; a friend was featuring him. I fell in love with the young boy of 13 or 14 as he delivered his rap line. I could hear a depth that you won’t get from most of his age mates.

I was so impressed that I told him that he’s free to come to my studio at any time. He will come to the studio, then I will make beat while is writing his lyrics. From there, the interest to have him as part of Coded Tunes developed and the rest is history. By the time Coded Tunes transited to a proper recording label, Olamide was the first person signed alongside Seriki and Kayefi.

MUSIC: Cupti - Ije Ego

2018-06-02T18:30:00.001+01:00

Talented Uchendu Promise Chibuike popularly known by his stage name 'Cupti' returns with another potential hit titled 'Ije Ego'.

This is coming few months after his popular single 'My Baby' gained massive airplay on radio across the nation and blogs.

Enjoy this new hit produced by Vee.

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Linda Ikeji is heavily pregnant, shares photos

2018-05-20T21:22:00.000+01:00

Popular media mogul, Linda Ikeji is heavily pregnant, this is coming after it was reported sometime ago that she was secretly engaged to her boyfriend.

The news of her pregnancy was firstly reported by her younger sister Laura, who took to social media to share her excitement.

Linda has since confirmed this expressing her excitement as she revealed that becoming a mother is her greatest dream.

She said: “As you all know, I’ve always shared every milestone, every good thing that’s happened to me over the years with you guys and I definitely wanted to also share this joy with you.

“I’ve been wanting to scream about this since I found out many months ago but my family and friends have been telling me to ‘calm down Linda, calm down’…lol. I’m now way into my second trimester, so I guess it’s okay to share my joy.

“May God grant you what you desire the most and may all your dreams come true.

“Oh, by the way I’ll be having a baby shower in a few weeks and I will definitely love for some of you amazing, loyal female readers to come celebrate with me. Will communicate when the time comes.”\

VIDEO: Orie - Uchenna

2018-05-19T14:29:00.000+01:00

Orie finally premiers the video of 'Uchenna' (Ije Love) after so much much anticipation, the music video which was shot in Nigeria features MTN Project Fame 2014, Winner, Geoffrey Oji.

This video showcases some Igbo cultural dance steps which will keep you glued to your screen..

Watch and share your thoughts!

#BBNaija 2018: Miracle finally emerged the winner, walks away with N45M star prize

2018-04-22T21:28:00.001+01:00

Miracle has been declared the winner of Big Brother Naija 2018 reality TV show. As the winner, he walks away with the grand prize of N25million cash, N20million in prizes.

Cee-C is the first runner up Big Brother Naija 2018.

BBNaija 2018 finalists were Nina, Alex Tobi, Cee-C and Miracle.

The Big Brother Naija 2018 reality tv show has now ended.

Miracle is a pilot by profession and has been a very easy going guy in the house and earlier on when the show started he went viral for having an affair with Nina.

Arsene Wenger Announces Departure From Arsenal After 22 Years

2018-04-21T03:19:00.001+01:00

Arsene Wenger has announced that he will leave Arsenal at the end of the season, ending his 22-year career as the current longest-serving manager in the #EPL.

Arsene Wenger is to leave his long-time role as Arsenal manager at the end of the season.

The 68-year-old Frenchman has been at the north London club since 1996.

He is the longest serving manager in the English Premier League, but has been under pressure in recent years from a disgruntled section of fans.

“After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season,” Wenger wrote in a statement on the Arsenal website.

“I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years.I managed the club with full commitment and integrity.

“I want to thank the staff, the players, the Directors and the fans who make this club so special.

“I urge our fans to stand behind the team to finish on a high. To all the Arsenal lovers take care of the values of the club. My love and support for ever.”

Under Wenger Arsenal won the Premier League title in 1998, 2002, and 2004 and clinched seven FA Cups.

However, European glory has eluded the Gunners. Arsenal was runner-up in the UEFA Cup in 2000 and beaten finalist in the Champions League final in 2006.

It failed to qualify for this season’s elite European competition and hasn’t reached the Champions League quarterfinals since 2010.

Arsenal is currently sixth in the Premier League.

Wenger, born in Strasbourg, began his career as a player in France, followed by managerial stints with AS Nancy, AS Monaco and Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan before joining Arsenal.

#BBNaija : Next edition must hold in Nigeria - Censors board

2018-04-11T02:11:00.001+01:00

The Executive Director, National Film and Video Censors Board, Mr Adedayo Thomas, says the next edition of Big Brother Nigeria reality show (BBNaija) should be hosted in the country.

Thomas, in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja, said this while expressing displeasure on why a Nigerian show was being held in South Africa.

Big Brother Nigeria reality show (BBNaija) which was introduced in 2006, is a special Nigerian version of the continental show Big Brother Africa.

The 2018 edition is its second consecutive running year, as it had previously suffered a 10-year hiatus after holding its first edition in 2006.

Thomas said:

“If it is Big Brother Africa, they can host that anywhere; but the one for Nigeria should be hosted in Nigeria.

“Nigeria has what it takes to host the show; after all, there are many multinational/telecommunication companies hitherto operating hitch-free in the country.

“If the organisers are talking about lack of available infrastructure as an excuse, then how is MTN operating successfully 24/7 in this same country?

“If MTN, a similar South African company, has been surviving in this country, then I don’t think anybody has an excuse for not hosting BBNaija in Nigeria.

“They are making a lot of money from Nigerians here, so, we want them to host it here.”

On the criticism in some quarters that the show is not healthy for young viewers, Thomas said it was the responsibility of parents to check what their children watch.

He said the programme was rated 18+, adding,

“a couple of the scenes are adult content and that is where parental guidance comes in.

“Parents can always block the watching of some scenes within a particular period or in totality.

“It is not government’s responsibility to assume the parental roles of moral upbringing of children in their homes,’’ he said.

2019: With Buhari’s declaration, other candidates should run – Femi Adesina

2018-04-11T01:58:00.000+01:00

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has mentioned that every other candidate should simply run after President Buhari declared his intention to run for second term in office.

President Buhari had on Monday declared his intention to contest in the 2019 elections and this has actually gotten a lot of mixed reactions from Nigerians.

In his post he made on Facebook, Femi Adesina reminded Nigerians that this is democracy and everyone has the liberty to run in whatever direction they deem fit.

Read his post below:

THERE are two options for those in contention for the presidency in 2019: run, or run away. Now that President Muhammadu Buhari has indicated his intention to run, dwarfs trying to wear a giant’s shoes should simply run away.

The cat has returned from a journey, let the rats scamper for safety.

Show clean pairs of heels? But this is a democracy! Everybody is free to run in the direction he or she fancies. True. So, what I’ve said is mere advice, which they can take, or choose not to take. Nigerians will decide early next year. The greater the challenge, the sweeter the victory.

I have always said it privately and in public. If President Muhammadu Buhari decides to run for a second term in 2019, I would support him. It doesn’t matter whether I am in government or not. For some of us, the man Buhari is a conviction, a resolution, a man to admire and adore since 1984, when he became military head of state.

Is he perfect? Show me the man who is. Is he running a perfect government? Show me the government which is. Is he sincere? Very. Does he love the country? Dearly. Will he take Nigeria to the Promised Land? As the good Lord helps. And he is on the way there. Does he need more time? Sure, he does. The rot was too much, benumbing.

Nigeria is doing a lot more with a lot less today. There was a time we were awash with money. Oil sold for as high as $120 dollars per barrel, and we produced up to two million barrels per day. For many years. But we had no roads, no electricity, no health care, no security, nothing. The money was simply looted. They sat round the table, as if gathered for lunch, and hundreds of billions of dollars were shared.

Now, after oil prices crashed to as low as 30 dollars per barrel in 2015, and currently oscillates between 50 and 60 dollars, Nigeria is doing great things.

Electricity has been taken to over 7,000 megawatts, from the inherited 3,000. The economy is now being truly diversified, after five decades of lip service.

Agriculture is now the second biggest thing after oil, and is poised to become number one in the not too distant future. Farmers, in their millions, now smile to the banks. The farmer is now king. He sends himself on pilgrimage to Mecca or Jerusalem, paying his own way. Those who want more wives among them have even taken. And not on credit. Lol.

With income standing at about 60% less than what we used to earn, N1.3 trillion was spent on capital in 2016. The 2017 budget will close with about the same amount being expended on capital projects. Simply because you have a honest man in leadership. Not that corruption has been wiped out, no, but it has been drastically curbed. And anyone serving with the man knows that stealing is now corruption. When fish rots, it starts from the head. But we now have a head that shows the way. Mai Gaskiya. The Honest Man. Shine the light, and people will find the way.

How about our foreign reserves? They say we should stop talking about the past, and simply face the future. So that Nigerians would not be reminded of how they ran the country into a hole? With oil at its highest prices for many years, what they left in foreign reserves was a miserly $29.6 billion. It dropped to as low as $24 billion about a year ago, because of collapsed oil prices. But then, by divine mercies, prices began to inch up in the international market. It reached $60 per barrel, just about half of what they earned for many years. We cut unbridled importation of what can be produced locally. Prudence became the watchword. And foreign reserves now stand at over $46 billion. Why? Simply because the money is not being pocketed by those in power, as it once happened.

And then, some voodoo priests came: don’t run for a second term. Give way to younger people. Take a well deserved rest. Blah blah blah. As if they were the beginning and end of democracy. The motive was simple: we must dissuade this man from running, so that he wouldn’t become the greatest ever Nigerian leader. He must not become the authentic national hero. All types of cards were being flashed, yellow, green, red, purple, as if they had become emergency referees. But President Buhari kept his peace. No abuse for abuse, no railing for railing. When you are in the marketplace, you concentrate on the person you are transacting a deal with, and ignore the noise of the market. Now, the Tower of Babel has been resoundingly ignored, and democracy will be the victor.

Early next year, Nigerians will decide what they want. Go ahead on the journey to Canaan, a land flowing with milk and honey, or go back to Egypt, a land of eternal bondage, and excruciating pains? Nigerians will do it again. They will freely elect the leader they want, without pandering to ethnic, religious, and other primordial sentiments being currently whipped up. There will be no doomsday, as the election will be free and fair. No wuru-wuru or mago-mago under Buhari’s watch, no matter what. A man that swears to his own hurt.

Nigerians, President Buhari is on the march again. For the sake of our tomorrow and the ages to come, for the sake of our children and generations yet unborn, let’s do it again.

Singer 2Baba Idibia to run for political office in 2019

2018-04-11T01:48:00.002+01:00

Popular Nigerian legendary singer, Mr Innocent Idibia AKA "2Baba Idibia" has declared his intention to run for a political office in 2019 elections.

Speaking on Tuesday in Lagos, the R&B crooner and songwriter said it is about time good people intervened in Nigeria’s politics.

He however, did not reveal under which political platform and at what level he would be seeking to actualise his political aspiration.

Nonetheless, Mr Idibia said he was interested in affecting lives positively and would soon pick up the challenge of a political position.
He also urged youths to get more involved politically.

His words:

Politics affects everything I do. So, I am definitely going to be interested in politics. I will soon participate as a contestant and speak the truth at all times. I hope and pray that good men will rise up and make a difference in this country, because we need more patriotic people in all aspects of life.
Also, Idibia called on Nigerians to come to the aid of victims of the herdsmen and farmers clashes.

There is so much we’ve been saying about this crisis, but nothing much has come the way of the victims. We just need more people to support and join hands to continue extending relief materials to affected people. This is the most important thing we can now do; bring succour to the victims.

The musician said people need to be sensitised on safety precautions during times of crisis.
Idibia appealed to the Federal Government to do the needful by ensuring permanent solution to the crisis.

This thing is going on for too long, repeating itself over and over. There has to be a solution, the victims are not goats they are humans and should be taken care of. I feel terrible not because it also happened in Benue State, where I hail from, but because it is also happening almost throughout the Federation. It does not have to happen to someone you know before you speak up about it.

BREAKING: President Buhari declares Intention to run again in 2019

2018-04-09T16:31:00.000+01:00

President Muhammadu Buhari has made his intentions officially known to seek re-election in 2019 presidential election.

President Buhari made the declaration at a closed-door meeting of the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) today.

The President said he was responding to the clamour by Nigerians to re-contest in 2019, adding that he wanted to give NEC the honour of notifying them first.

Shortly before making the declaration, the President presented a speech on the report submitted by the APC National Executive Technical Committee.

His remarks:

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS NATIONAL EXECUTIVE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 9TH APRIL, 2018

I am delighted to welcome you all to this very important meeting in the affairs of our party and our country. I want to specifically thank members of the Technical Committee for a job well done within the limited time frame.

It shows a great sense of commitment to the ideals of our party with a view to consolidating and positioning the party to continue delivering good governance in the overall interest of Nigerians.

With the present state of the party and based on the report submitted by the Technical Committee, It is important to focus on how to move the party forward by avoiding actions detrimental to the interest of the party. Considering that politics is a game of numbers, we must not be a house divided against itself and must try to note, appreciate and accommodate our differences as far as the law permits.

Upon my review of the Report, my position is to ensure that the party tows the path of unity, legality and cohesion and not that of division.

Therefore, I am stressing that we should strengthen our internal democracy by organising the Party’s Congresses and Convention where election of National Executive Committee members would be held. This will automatically end the cases filed by members seeking orders of Court compelling the party to hold its Congresses.

I also believe that the current executives should be free to vie for elective positions in the party if they so wish as permitted by our Party constitution.

However, considering the provision of Article 31(1)(iii) of the APC Constitution which requires any serving officer desirous of seeking re-election to resign from office 30 days before election, I am not sure of the practicality of present serving officers’ ability to meet this condition.

Accordingly, the party may consider granting waivers to party executives at all levels so that they are not disenfranchised from participating in the elections should they wish to do so, provided this does not violate our rules.

Necessary waiver(s) should also be extended to executives at the Ward level whose tenures may have elapsed, and indeed to anyone knocking at our doors from other political parties. This is in the spirit of the Right to Freedom of Association guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

In this circumstance, the party should officially issue a statement on the above Waivers so that our house may be full. We all must not be ignorant of the times, and the journey that is ahead of us.

Just like our party symbol; “the Broom,” which typifies strength in unity, let us strive to remain united in our purpose. Victory is sure by the Grace of God, and together we must continue to sanitize Nigeria’s political environment.

Once again, I welcome you all to this meeting with the hope that we will, in our deliberations today, conduct ourselves without rancour and promote the highest interest of the party and the nation.

Thank you.

Garba Shehu

Senior Special Assistant to the President

Media & Publicity

April 9, 2018

Sergei Mavrodi: MMM Founder Buried In Closed Coffin (Photo, Video)

2018-04-08T17:50:00.000+01:00

Founder of the most popular Russian MMM Ponzi scheme Sergei Mavrodi was buried in a closed coffin at the Troekurovskoe cemetery in Moscow.

Mavrodi, 62, died in a Moscow hospital on March 26. The funeral ceremony was held in closed mode on March 31. At the funeral, only relatives and friends of the entrepreneur arrived, REN TV reports. The territory of the cemetery was cordoned off and guarded, the channel states.

Recall that founder of MMM Sergei Mavrodi died in a Moscow hospital at the age of 62. He collapsed at the stop of public transport near the Savelovsky station. An ambulance was called by a passer-by after he complained of weakness and pain in the heart. Mavrodi was hospitalized, but doctors lost him.

Earlier it was reported that the body of Sergei Mavrodi was listed as “unclaimed”, as he had no documents. If his identity was not confirmed by relatives and friends, the founder of MMM would be buried in the common grave. However, the body of Mavrodi was taken by his ex-wife.

According to Mavrodi’s lawyer Alexander Molokhov, an initiative group of former MMM participants chipped in to bury him. The brother of Mavrodi, with whom he had bad relations, forbade to bury him in a family graveyard in the Khovanskoe cemetery, where his father and mother were buried.

Sergei Mavrodi is the founder of the MMM joint-stock company, which is considered the classical and largest Ponzi scheme in the history of modern Russia.

According to various estimates, from 2 to 10 million people were affected by MMM’s activities, loosing up to 3 billion rubles ($52.3m).

In 2003, he was convicted of fraud in Russia. The court recognized 10.454 people as victims of the MMM case. After the release, Mavrodi organized new pyramids, but they did not have such huge consequences.

MMM permanently shuts down over Sergey Mavrodi's death

2018-04-08T17:30:00.000+01:00

Popular ponzi scheme, Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM) is officially closing down operation globally following the death of it's founder, Sergey Mavrodi.

The Russian business man, Sergey Mavrodi was reported dead on March 26, after he was rushed to the hospital following weakness and pain in the chest area.

The scheme, which collapsed over a year ago in many countries including Nigeria, has been a subject of controversy globally.

Mr. Mavrodi launched his controversial scheme in 2011 and crashed in Nigeria in December 2016; with millions of Naira belonging to Nigerians trapped in the scheme.

Although the scheme announced a comeback in 2017, it could not launch operation before the renewed enthusiasm among its members fizzled out.

On Friday, the management of the scheme said continuous operation without Mr. Mavrodi made no sense.

“Dear participants, after much deliberation, we have made the conclusion that continuing the System operation, without our leader and ideological inspire, is impossible and makes no sense,” the statement read in part.

“We all carried out the tasks he assigned to us, since we had no doubt in his genius and rightness of the path he had chosen. We are firmly aware of the fact that none of us has a full view of his conception’s profoundness and sequence of all the actions to achieve a final goal, declared in the “MMM’s Ideology”.

”Sergey Mavrodi’s broadmindedness scale is unprecedented. Therefore any attempts to continue the System operation without him are bound to fail. We respect him immeasurably and cannot afford to allow that our unskilled actions may cause profanation of his concepts.”

The scheme, which said members were aware of the risks involved initially, therefore announced final closure.

”In view of the above, with deep sadness, we have to announce the ultimate and irreversible MMM closure.

”We also remind (as a matter of form) that all initially were fully aware of the risks and read the WARNING and confirmed that by checking the relevant box when registering.

”Hoping for your understanding, Administration.”

Before its final collapse in Nigeria, many Nigerians participated in the scheme and associated with it publicly, especially on social media.

This was despite repeated warnings by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and other regulatory agencies warning about the likely consequences of such pyramid scheme once it collapses.

See Linda Ikeji's Husband-to-be (Photos)

2018-04-05T23:04:00.000+01:00

So few days ago, news broke that popular Nigerian blogger and media mogul, Linda Ikeji is engaged. It was even reported that she got engaged to her former boyfriend, Big Sam of BroadwayTV.

042EXPRESS has learnt that, Linda is actually engaged but not to Big Sam, but this handsome man here.

Linda Ikeji's younger sister, Sandra leaked the supposed secret on social media revealing how handsome her in-law is.

We are happy for Linda and we wish her a blissful union.

'Family Is Everything' - Popular Actor, Van Vicker Says As He Shows-off His Family (Photos)

2018-04-05T03:51:00.001+01:00

Popular Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker, has revealed that the best thing to ever happen to him is his family, as he shared a photo of himself with his family over the weekend on his Instagram page.

The star actor took time to explain that he would not have thought of a family about 14 years ago but right now, they’re the best thing that ever happened to him.

He wrote; "This photograph was taken over the weekend. In my hands I couldn’t help but stare. Family is such a beautiful thing man. 14years ago my perspective was different.

"I can not trade this for anything, nothing is worth it. Family is everything. Reciprocate the love. Electrify the care. Cherish the bond. #theyounggodfather."

Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick goal against Juventus to win best goal ever in the history of Champions League (VIDEO)

2018-04-04T16:51:00.000+01:00

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to break another record with his incredible bicycle kick goal against Juventus, which has been confirmed as one of it's kind since the inception of Champions League.

Spanish giants and defending champions Real Madrid installed one leg in the semi final of the Uefa Champions League last night as they humiliated Juventus in their home with stoning 3 goal defeat. Zidane's boys are definitely a club to beat.

But the shocker yesterday wasn't the manner Madrid humiliated their counterpart rather the second goal of the match scored by none other than Cristiano Ronaldo himself. According to reports, they goal has been poised to win the best goal ever, since the inception of Champions League, knocking out Zinedine Zidane's goal against Bayern Munich during his his days as a player.

Even by CR7's own standards, this was obscene from his standpoint. The great Portuguese stunned the Juventus Stadium into silence on Tuesday night as he scored an overhead kick with wonderful power, grace and daring. The Real Madrid man had already opened the scoring after three minutes with a neat finish, but the experienced Italian side rallied well to have the better of the first half.

The FIFA world best player earned a standing ovation from Juventus fans when he scored the overhead goal. Reacting to the fans’ gesture, Ronaldo told reporters;

“I have to say thank you, Grazie, to all the supporters of Juventus. What they did for me was amazing. “This has never happened in my career so far but I’m so happy.”

Ronaldo had earlier admitted that he did not expect to score his bicycle kick. He became the first player in Champions League history to score in 10 successive appearances as he took his tally to 39 goals across all competitions for Madrid this season.

Zlatan Ibrahimović also reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's wonder goal and said:

"It was a nice goal, he should try it from 40 yards"

The highlights below (emphasis on the second goal)

Winnie Mandela to receive state funeral in South Africa

2018-04-04T16:28:00.001+01:00

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, South Africa’s anti-apartheid campaigner, will be honoured with a state funeral later this month.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement on Monday evening after paying a condolence visit to Madikizela-Mandela’s home in Johannesburg’s Soweto township.

Winnie, the former wife of Nelson Mandela, died at the age of 81 after a long illness which had kept her in and out of the hospital since the beginning of this year.

The funeral will be on 14th April, with an official memorial service three days earlier.

“My husband does not like having sex through the opening God made for it” – Nigerian woman laments

2018-04-04T16:15:00.000+01:00

A lady has taken to social media to seek advice due to the fact that her husband does not like having sex with her normally.

In her words, ‘he does not like having sex through the opening God made for that.’

According to her, they are looking to conceive, which is why she is worried.

A friend of the lady shared the story on Facebook and it appears that she wants to know if it is possible to conceive through anal sex.

As posted on Facebook by the woman’s friend:

“A woman friend of my complained to me that since she got married with her husband which is two years now that her hubby does not like having sex with her through the opening God made for sex instead He prefer sex through the anus and they are looking for fruit of the womb and she want to know whether it’s possible to conceive through that way I told her am not sure but let’s hear from other people pls no insult she needs help thanks”

#BBNaija 2018: Igbinedion University releases BamBam results, says she was asked to withdraw because of poor grades

2018-04-04T16:07:00.002+01:00

Igbinedion University has released Big Brother Naija Ex-Housemate, BamBam’s alleged results, to refute claims that she failed due to sexual advances from lecturers.

BamBam who returned to the country yesterday, alongside her lover, had fans trooping to the airport to welcome them.. Just a day after their return to the country, BamBam is already caught up in a controversy.

The private University via their fan page, @iuo_fanpage, released the documents and wrote;

“Bambam could not measure up to our academic standards, that was why she was withdrawn in year .”

The famous Olawunmi Oluwabamike Oloruntoyinaka BamBam,a big brother9ja 2018 Housemate. This is her 100 level RESULT of the GREAT IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY OKADA

Matriculation number: 08/009356/HSC
Department: Medicine and Surgery
Year of Admission: 2008

The real story behind the alleged rape at Flavour's Enugu concert

2018-04-04T15:26:00.000+01:00

And so social media has been awash with the news of how several ladies were sexually harassed at Flavour's homecoming concert "Flavour of Africa" which took place on Saturday 31st March 2018 at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu.

Gist had it that the show which was declared free entry was used as an opportunity by some unknown men to rape and harass unsuspecting ladies even in the presence of heavily armed security .

After the incident was reported, we started our investigation to get more detail on the issue, our sources had been informed that the incident wasn't a rape.

According to a Facebook post by a user who also attended the show:

Nobody was raped, some girls had sex with a group of guys. After the whole show few of the guys paid and some guys ran away without paying, when the girls raised alarm that they were raped, some police men tried to intervene,upon questioning the girls why they didn't scream when they where being raped since they were people close why, they said nothing

Police tried to take some of them to the station to make statement and to hospital for treatment but they refused. One of the guys was later caught and when the police tried to arrest him, guys around there prevented the arrest and said it was a business gone bad, some of them contributed money and gave the girl.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Police Command, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, in a statement on Sunday, said the police were investigating a case of alleged attempted rape during the musical show.

The police spokesman said a suspect was in custody for attempting to rape a lady at the concert.

Don't Reinforce Failure By Re-Electing Buhari, APC In 2019 - Obasanjo Warns Nigerians

2018-04-03T02:51:00.000+01:00

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has claimed that the Muhammadu Buhari government has performed poorly, describing it as a “failure.”

Obasanjo said this on Monday when he received members of the New Nigeria group at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta Ogun State.

“The first lesson I learnt in my military training is never reinforce failure; what we have now is failure. Never you reinforce failure, let failure be failure,” he said.

According to him, “The truth is this – when you have an ineffective and incompetent government, we are all victims and don’t let anybody deceive you.

“Those of you who are in business, your business could have been better today if we have a competent and effective and performing government.”

He also accused Buhari of having a “poor understanding” of the dynamics of internal politics.

“This time, for us to make it, we need all hands on deck,” Obasanjo stated. “I have publicly said and I mean it that as a party, neither PDP nor APC can get us there; never mind about reforms and apology and all that.”

I wished i was a pilot - Tboss says as she rocks uniform

2018-04-03T02:40:00.000+01:00

Big Brother Naija star and actress TBoss has shared some breathtaking photos of herself dressed as a pilot on Instagram.

The former housemate then revealed that she has always wanted to be a pilot because she loves how smart some uniform officials look.

She wrote, “ATTENTIONnnnnn… I ever told y’all I just Lurvvv me some uniform? I Love how smart, clean & structured people in uniform are.

“Have I ever mentioned I wished I was a pilot? Oh well, I have wished a lot of things over the years All leading to this very moment which is en-route my purpose Many thanks to @theroyalapparelcouture for this absolute masterpiece-

“Working with them was such a pleasure @bookielavida for my beautiful FaceBeat @diosavirtuosa for my hair extensions as well as installment and of course @foxsphotos for this perfect capture…

“Now, who’s gon contradict how Fabulous I look is gon have a day of Drilling with #MrLawrence- I still see that man in my dreams.”

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Aisha Buhari’s younger brother, Hamza weds his beautiful bride in style (Photos)

2018-04-03T02:21:00.000+01:00

Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has shared beautiful photos from the wedding ceremony of her younger brother, Hamza who recently got married to the love of his life, Hadiza at a colourful wedding.

Many important personalities attended the glamorous wedding.

Aisha Buhari shared the photos on her official twitter account and wrote ;

“I’m grateful to God Almighty that the wedding of my younger brother Hamza to Hadiza has come & gone. I want to thank everyone for the support & prayers for a successful event. We will continue to pray & wish them a happy married life. #HandH2018.”

I’m grateful to God Almighty that the wedding of my younger brother Hamza to Hadiza has come & gone. I want to thank everyone for the support & prayers for a successful event. We will continue to pray & wish them a happy married life. #HandH2018 pic.twitter.com/6b5MylA0Sz
— Aisha M. Buhari (@aishambuhari) April 1, 2018