Triplemg Family Album ''THE EVOLUTION'' to drop on may 29th

Kukere master Iyanya  shared this on his instagram page and i cant wait to lay my hands on this album.The album features all the artistes in the triplemg family.see more pics after the cut

Public Service Announcement. The TripleMG Album "The Evolution" Drops 29th May 2014!!! Support The Triplemg Family and Nigeria music and Get a copy.

Customs Officer baths woman with Acid

 

A Nigerian Custom officer named Mr Nwaeze who heads the Customs unit at Mosafejo Aradagun, has been accused of allegedly attacking  a woman identified as Ms Tope Fadipe with acid after an argument over money.

 

Sahara Reporters reports that Ms Fadipe, who served as a salesgirl at a local food business run by Mr Nwanze's family for 3 years, was attacked by an angry Nwaeze on Friday May 9th, after she argued with him when he accused of her of not remitting N50,000 into the business account.

 

After the acid attack, the matter was reported at the Badagry Police Station, and Mr. Nwaeze had boasted that no one could arrest him. On Saturday, the 10th of May, one day after the incident, Mr. Nwaeze was said to have appeared at the Police Station, and had returned shortly afterwards to show he is above arrest. Continue...

 

Gen. Buhari denies man caught by EFCC for scam is his adopted son

Gen. Buhari has denied that the Mohammed Buhari who was arrested by EFCC for N20million scam is his adopted son. The man had claimed to be related to the former military head of state.

Reacting yesterday, chairman of the Buhari Vanguard, Jasper Azuatalam, said Gen. Buhari had no need to adopt any children as God had blessed him with both male and female children.

Omawunmi shares beautiful pics of her mum

 

Nigerian Songstress,Omawunmi shared a picture of her mum today on instagram and i  now know where her beauty comes from,The singer in in warri to see her mum and left a few words on her instagram page ''Moi and My Mother 'in Warri'

Refinery blast kills seven in P’Harcourt

 

AT least, seven persons were feared dead on Sunday when an explosion rocked the Port Harcourt Refinery Jetty in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State.

It was gathered that several persons were seriously injured as a result of the explosion, which was allegedly triggered by the activities of pipeline vandals and oil thieves.

The PUNCH learnt that suspected oil thieves had tampered with one of the pipelines close to the refinery with the intention of stealing petroleum products.

A source explained that the action of the oil thieves had ignited a deafening noise and a huge fire around the jetty, leaving not less than seven persons dead.

The Chairman of Okrika Local Government Area, Mr. Tamuno Williams, who spoke in a telephone interview with The PUNCH on Sunday, confirmed the incident, adding that oil thieves were siphoning petroleum products to the creeks.

Jonathan under pressure to accept B’Haram’s offer

 

President Goodluck Jonathan is currently   under pressure from some prominent Nigerians and some of his influential aides to accept the prisoner swap offer made by Boko Haram to release the over 200 schoolgirls it abducted from their school in Chibok on April 14.

The leader of the sect, Abubakar Shekau, had in a recent video asked for the release of Boko Haram members detained by security agencies across the country in exchange for the abducted girls.

Although the Presidency had ruled out what it called “trade by barter” in securing the release of the schoolgirls, some top government officials, including the Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, had at different times said the government would go to any length to ensure that the girls were brought back to safety.

But it was   learnt on Sunday that the President was being pressured by some prominent Nigerians to accede to the demands of the sect.

Bomb blast hits Sabon Gari in Kano state

A suspected car bomb ripped through a crowded entertainment spot in the north Nigerian city of Kano on Sunday, witnesses said.

The blast on a busy road lined with bars in the predominantly Christian area of Sabon Giri, could be heard several kilometres (miles) away, locals said.

According to Channels television 10 people had been killed but there was no official confirmation from police in the city.

The blast happened at about 9:30 pm (2030 GMT) when the area was crowded with revellers as well as street hawkers and traders.

Witnesses claimed that a car was left in the Middle Road area of Sabon Giri and its driver left on a motorbike. The blast happened soon afterwards.

General Buhari's Adopted Son Arrested Over N20million Scam

Mohammed Buhari, an adopted son of former Military Head of State and APC Chieftain Mohammdu Buhari has being arrested by men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly defrauding a businesswoman, Mrs Florence Nwokocha, to the tune of N20million, Sahara Reporters reports.

According to SR, Mohammed, who was introduced to Mrs Nwokocha through his account officer at Ecobank, had promised Mrs Nwokocha 10% of annual profit from a supposed oil deal which she was made to invest N20m into. After receiving her money, Muhammed reportedly disappeared. When he was eventually arrested by the EFCC, Muhammed claimed he ran into trouble after losing bank guarantee which he secured from another new generation bank. He is currently in the custody of the EFCC.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 'to marry in Florence

 

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West will get married at Florence's 16th Century Belvedere Fort in Italy on 24 May.According to a spokeswoman at the mayor's office, the couple rented the villa for 300,000 euros (£244,000). A Protestant minister will preside over the ceremony, said Elisa Di Lupo.

The 36-year-old rapper proposed to the reality show tv star on her 33rd birthday in October 2013, renting out San Francisco baseball ground AT&T Park for the occasion.

This is the first marriage for Kanye West, who was previously engaged to designer Alexis Phifer.
It will be the third trip down the aisle for 33-year-old Kardashian.

Nigeria abducted girls: France opens summit on Boko Haram threat

 

A security summit has opened in Paris on the threat from Boko Haram Islamists, after they abducted more than 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria in April.

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan, who is attending the talks, had to call off a visit to the town where the girls were seized for security reasons.

As West African leaders arrived, reports emerged of suspected Boko Haram attack in Cameroon.
Ten people are reported missing.

One person was hurt when militants attacked a Chinese camp near Cameroon's porous with north-eastern Nigeria.

Those missing had been working for Chinese company Sinohydro, China's state news agency Xinhua reported.

Militants have staged several attacks in Cameroon; last year they kidnapped several members of a French family, who were later released.

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Boko Haram strikes again in Cameroun

A Chinese national was killed and 10 others were feared kidnapped after an overnight attack in northern Cameroon believed to have been carried out by Boko Haram militants from Nigeria, a police said on Saturday.

“Boko Haram Islamists attacked a camp (of road workers). A Chinese was killed. Ten Chinese cannot be found since the attack. We think they have probably been kidnapped,” a local police chief said on condition of anonymity.

The cross-border attack comes as Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan was in Paris for a meeting with the leaders of neighbouring states on forging a regional strategy against the Islamist group.
A source close to the Chinese embassy in Yaounde spoke of 10 missing and one wounded but would not confirm or deny whether one Chinese worker had been killed.

Father of Nyanya bomber detained by SSS

Rtd Col Agene Ogwuche, the father to the alleged mastermind of the April 14th Nyanya bomb blast Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche, has been arrested and detained by the officials of the Department of State Security for failing to meet up with the 2011 bail conditions given to him when he bailed his son after he was arrested on suspicion of terrorism.

Explaining why he had to be arrested and detained when it was his son that allegedly committed the crime, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police, Frank Mba said;

Super Eagles Striker,Osaze and wife welcome New Baby

Osaze Odemwingie and his wife welcomed a son today May 15th, three weeks before he was due. The footballer made the announcement on his twitter page this afternoon. The couple, who tied the knot in May 2012, welcomed their first son, Noah, in January 2013. The new baby has been named Theo. Congrats to them...

Bangladesh ferry with 200 occupants capsizes

 

Weeks after a ferry capsized in South Korea killing almost 300 people, another ferry has capsized with 200 passengers on board. A Bangladeshi ferry capsized today May 15th following strong winds as it sailed through the Meghna river at Rasulpur in Munshiganj district near the capital, Dhaka. 

 

Nine bodies have so far been recovered including those of women and children, according to police, with more bodies expected to be recovered in the coming days. Some of the passengers managed to swim to the shore of the river. Rescue operation has been going on since the disaster happened.

Incredible!! Sudanese woman gets death sentence for marrying a Christian man

Pregnant 27 year old Sudanese woman, Mariam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag has been sentenced to death by hanging by a Sudanese court for apostasy, (that is, renouncing ones faith or religion) after marrying a Christian man

Mariam, whose father is Muslim but raised orthodox Christian by her mother, was earlier sentenced to death by hanging on Sunday May 11th but was given till today May 15th to have a rethink and convert back to Islam before the verdict would be enforced. However during a court appearance today, Mariam maintained that she's a Christian and there's no going back. 

New father kills his 5-week-old son

 

A new father killed his five-week-old son because he felt fatherhood meant 'his life was over', a UK court heard today. Matthew Wickens, 24, lost his temper when he was left alone with baby Riley Gardener at the family home in Paignton, Devon.

He shook his son, before slamming his face into a cot - causing him to suffer severe head injuries.

He then repeatedly lied about what he had done - and even tried to cover up the baby's injuries by putting a hat on him. His lies meant Riley's mother, Gemma Gardener, became a suspect and was forced to give up their other son, Jayden, for 14 months. Continue...

 

Olusegun Obasanjo’s Daughter, Damilola Weds In Ogun State

Another daughter of former president Olusegun Obasanjo, Damilola Obasanjo wedded her longtime partner, Tope Borishade on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. See photos from the wedding below, Keep refreshing for updates….

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EFCC arraigns two for defrauding a South African of $60,000

Read the EFCC press release below...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned the duo of Nnanna Kalu, 26 and Ukaegbu Arisa Oti, 27, before Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court Umuahia, Abia State on a 28-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretense and forgery.

The two are alleged to be part of a five-man syndicate that defrauded one Michael J. Firm (a South African) of the sum of $60,000 (sixty thousand dollars) under the pretense of registering his company with National Agency for Foods Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to enable it supply the Federal Ministry of Defence with pre-cooked meals in sachets. Continue...

Soldiers Go Gaga in Maiduguri

 

Celebgists has learnt that soldiers from the newly formed 7th Division of the Nigerian Army today mutinied in their barracks against Major General Abubakar Mohammed, their General Officer Commanding. Two soldiers who spoke to our correspondent revealed that numerous soldiers shot sporadically into the air at Maimalari Barracks, which is also home to the Artillery Corps, the Ordinance, as well as army signals in Maiduguri.  

The 7th Division was formed only recently as a unit devoted to fighting the war against Boko Haram. General Mohammed was appointed as the GOC in February 2014.
One of the sources revealed that the situation was extremely tense, adding that the GOC escaped by the whiskers as the mutiny by angry soldiers could have degenerated into a personal attack on him.

Davido and Tiwa Savage Nominated for 2014 BET Awards

Nigerian superstars Davido and Tiwa Savage have been nominated in this year’s BET awards. They were nominated in the Best International Act category. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Lupita Nyong'o were nominated in the best actor and actress category. BET made the announcement this afternoon. The event will take place on Sunday 29 June at the Nokia Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles, CA. 
 
See thee complete list of nominees for the “BET Awards” 2014 after the cut...

Happy Birthday To Genevieive Nnaji

Happy birthday  to one of the best actresses to come out of Nigeria and Africa,Genevieve Nnaji.May God grant you all your heart desires and more. Cheers

Rev. Chris Okotie bares his mind on the NIS employment test tragedy

 See the rest of what he wrote after the cut..

Yeni Kuti's ex husband Femi Segun dies

Popular broadcaster, PR guru, humanist, businessman, speaker, master compere, Yeni Kuti's ex husband and renowned writer, Mabel Segun's son, Femi Segun, has passed away. He died today at a Lagos hospital due to complications from multiple injuries he sustained from an accident he had with his powerbike last week Friday, March 14th. He's survived by wife and 2 daughters, Rolari & Fikemi.

Too sad. May his soul rest in peace...amen.

Gunnmen Attack Senate President,David Marks convoy in Imo State

 

The convoy of Nigeria's Senate President, David Mark, was attacked yesterday by unknown gunmen who specifically targeted the vehicle in which Senator Mark was to enter, Channels TV reports.

David Mark was on his way to the burial ceremony of late business mogul, John Richard Anyaehie in Nkwerre Community in Imo State when the attack happened.

Report say no life was lost in the attack.

Man Who Killed Four, Imprisoned, Later Released Now In Another Fresh Murder

 

A 28 year old man known as Oriyomi Adigun, pictured above is now on the run after killing his close friend, Oluwafemi Adekeye, 32, in the presence of his 3-year old daughter, on 12 February, 2014 in Ayobo Ipaja area of Lagos.

Oriyomi and Oluwafemi according to Police allegedly belong to a gangster group, but Oluwafemi later pulled out, and Oriyomi is believed to have killed him because of that.

Gay man kills wife and burns her body after marrying her to hide his sexuality

A bank worker who married to conceal his homosexuality strangled his wife a few months later with a metal vacuum pipe, a court heard yesterday.

Jasvir Ram Ginday throttled Varkha Rani and tried to destroy her remains in an incinerator after going through with the arranged marriage to please his parents.

The couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in India last March – even though Ginday, 30, had confided in a friend years earlier that he was attracted to men, the jury were told. Continue...

 The defendant had travelled to  the subcontinent with his mother to find a bride and met several women before a match-maker known to both families introduced him to Miss Rani.

Prosecutor Debbie Gould told a jury the couple became engaged ‘at the end of a meeting which lasted several hours’, with Miss Rani’s family believing Ginday to be ‘a perfect match for their intelligent, well-educated, and attractive young daughter’. 

How Nigerian undergraduate was killed in Ghana

On February 19th, the body of a Nigerian student studying in Ghana was found. Godwin Awogbo (pictured above), a 300level student of Social Sciences at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana was killed by unknown person/s and his body dumped by the roadside. Now the full story is out. According to a report by Tribune, Godwin was killed over money. Read the full story below

February 20 was no doubt one of the saddest days for the family of Mr Fred Awogbo. Their son, 18-year-old Godwin Awogbo, was brutally killed. His body had been found with some his internal organs gorged out, with his hands and legs tied.

Godwin Awogbo’s lifeless body was reportedly found on the school campus. For days, everyone seemed to be clueless about what could have prompted such a brutal death. While the thoughts of Godwin being a cultist came to the minds of many, his friends, however, were quick to assert that Godwin was a cool-headed person with no such connection.

Ghana jails Nigerian for stuffing cocaine in fufu

A Fast Track High Court in Ghana has sentenced a Nigerian trader, Isaac Idowu Shobola to 10 years imprisonment for stuffing three parcels of cocaine in Neat “fufu”

The parcels of cocaine which were stuffed in neat fufu powder were to be mailed to the United Kingdom a report in Ghana Vibes online said.

Shobola pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit crime, attempted exportation of narcotic drugs and unlawful possession of narcotic drugs without authority.
The court presided over by Mr Justice Mustapha Habib Logoh found him guilty on the charge of possession of narcotic drugs without authority.

Nuggets Of The Day

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Photos : Cool FM 96.9 Performs First Live Wedding In Nigeria!!!

 

For the first time ever on a Nigerian radio station, 96.9 Coolfm wedded a couple live in the studio and it happened live on the Midday Oasis with Dotun & Taymi on Valentine’s Day . The wedding was streamed live on Coolfm’s website.This is new and Hot!!

More photos after the break ...

Late Goldie's Godmother Donates Building in her Memory

Goldie's Godmother, Mrs Funmilayo Oyeyipo made a wonderful donation in memory of our late Goldie to a Catholic Church in Abuja.see more pics after the cut...........

Brand New Music:Bracket ft. Flavour – Tonight (Prod. Jaystuntz)

 

Bracket and Flavour are taking us straight to the dancefloor with their latest collaboration titled “Tonight”.
Both brands are seasoned Eastern modern Highlife and Afro-Pop hitmakers, scoring massive hits across the whole of Africa in the last 5 years. With “Tonight”, they’ve just created another banger to add to their glowing and ever-growing list.

Listen/download this and put “Tonight” on top of your party/club playlist right away.
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N9billion contract scam: Court acquits Dimeji Bankole

Former Speaker of the House of Reps, Dimeji Bankole, accused by the EFCC of masterminding a N9bn contract fraud was acquitted by a Federal High Court in Abuja today Friday Feb. 14th. Wow!

Punch reports

An Abuja Federal High Court on Friday discharged and acquitted Dimeji Bankole, after finding that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was not able to prove a 16-count criminal charge, bordering on a N9billion contract scam, filed against him.

Justice Evoh Chukwu, in a ruling on a no-case-submission filed by Bankole after the prosecution had called its witnesses against him in the trial, held that there was no evidence linking the former Speaker to the alleged offenses.

Tiwa Savage Becomes Brand Ambassador For Forte Oil

 

Tiwa is now officially in Oil Money........ewwwwww my turn will soon come.Congrats

I have a Son- Wande Coal Reveals

In a new interview with P.M News, Wande Coal reveals he has a secret love child who is 5 years old.

"Nobody is going to surprise me anymore. Let me then announce to the whole world that I already have a five-year old son. I had the boy since 2008 before I released my debut album,‘Mushin 2 Mo’Hits’. I have been keeping it secret ever since then but think it’s high time people should know,” Wande Coal tells P.M.News.