My accounts have been frozen- Sahara reporters publisher

            
At the moment, there's an on-going court case between Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore which led to a court ruling to feeze the accounts of Sowore.

Now, the New York based publisher has taken to social media to share screenshots of his bank accounts in Nigeria and America saying, 'Please understand that my Nigerian accounts have been frozen via a kangaroo court order obtained from a Jankara judge in Ilorin, Kwara state'.

See his full post below...

Nigerian female politician suspended in the U.K after making homophobic comments

  
A Nigerian female U.K. Labour party councillor, Chika Amadi has been suspended from the party over social media posts branding Pride marchers ‘evil’.

Stella Damascus gushes over Husband as he turns a year older

 
Stella Damasus rained praises on her husband, Daniel Ademinokan, who turned a year older yesterday.

Footballer Onazi Ogenyi and his wife welcome baby girl (Photos)

 
Super Eagles player, Onazi Ogenyi and his wife, Sandra who celebrated their first wedding anniversary last month have welcomed a baby girl.

This is a Burial Ceremony in Ghana

 

The photo above is from the lying-in-state of the corpse of a food vendor in Ghana. They placed her body in a sitting position, with mortar and pestle..like she's pounding yam and a pot of soup cooking beside her.

French film legend Jeanne Moreau dies at 89

French Actress Jeanne Moreau who lit up the screen in the 20th century is dead,aged 89years.Moreau, who was still making films at 87, was found dead at her home in Paris 

Badoo attacks: Lagos Police warn residents living in isolated areas

The Lagos State Police Command has warned Lagos residents against living in isolated and unsafe areas where they might be vulnerable to attacks by hoodlums.

The police spokesperson in Lagos, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, said in a statement that the warning became necessary following the murder of four family members at Ibeshe, Ikorodu, at the weekend.

“A murder incident was reported during the early hours of Sunday, July 30 where police operatives of the Lagos State Command responded to a distress call at Oke Ota, Ibeshe, Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

“Mobilizing to the scene, police operatives found it extremely difficult to locate the house which was situated in a thick forest where it is remotely impossible for anybody to identify a dwelling house in the area.

Ghanian Actress arrested over nude pictures

Ghbase.com is reporting that Ghanaian-Nigerian actress Christabel Ekeh is presently in Police custody over the nude photos of herself she released on social media.

According to the platform, the actress is being interrogated by the Ghana Police in a bid to tighten up indecent exposure laws in the country.

Recall that earlier this month, the actress sent the internet into a frenzy when she released her naked pictures on her Instagram page which later was blocked.

Although many thought her account was hacked, however, the actress in an interview said she released the photos herself in order to welcome everybody to the new 'Christabel'.

Photos from the naming ceremony of Sheyman's daughter in Abeokuta

Nigerian music producer and singer, Sheyman who welcomed a baby girl last week with his wife, Cynthia Okonkwo-Ademoye has just held a soft naming ceremony in Abeokuta today and the main ceremony will be held in Lekki, Lagos tomorrow...

 

Today's event was held at the Adomoye family house in  Olomore, Abeokuta and the baby has been named Kikelomo, Kimberley, Wuraola Ademoye.

See more photos below....

Evander Hollyfeild visits Lagos State Governor Ambode, donates $3m worth of health equipment to Lagos state

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, today received 4-time world heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield, at the state house Ikeja.

Holyfield is in Lagos for a charity rumble fight with former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu at an exhibition boxing match as part of activities marking the Golden Jubilee anniversary of the state.

Photo: Nigerian man reportedly caught raping little girl

According to Bayelsa-based Facebook user, Austin Bebara Abaye, the man was allegedly caught raping the young girl pictured with him. He didn't mention where the incident happened

Lovely photo of Ibinabo Fiberisima and her daughter, Zino

Fine Gal,like mother like daughter!

Pastor arrested with marijuana during church service in Zimbabwe

The congregation of House of Grace Ministries Service in Highfield, Zimbabwe were stunned on Sundaywhen police stormed the church during service to arrest their leader, Prophet Shame Hungwe who they caught with a sack full of marijuana.

According to iharare, a couple had surrendered the sack full of marijuana and bottles of broncleer cough syrup to the man of God following his prophecy into their lives.

After handing them over to the pastor, Police storm the church building and disrupted Prophet Hungwe’s service. 

In frustration to arrest the couple who had already escaped before the police arrived at the church, the prophet was arrested during his service and was taken to Machipisa police station.

Photos Of The Riffles Intercepted By Nigerian Customs

Another trailer load of pump-action riffles intercepted by men of the Nigeria Customs in Lagos on Tuesday. WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON?I hope they find and prosecute the shipper and the clearing Agent involved..

Footballer Ahmed Musa Marries New Wife Few Months After Divorce (Photos)

The 24-year-old super eagles player who recently divorced his wife Jamila, mother of his two kids, has now settled with his new lady, Juliet. Clips from their Registry marriage...

Police inspector, siblings killed during masquerade festival in Lagos

A police inspector and two siblings have lost their lives during a masquerade festival at Ilagbo community, in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos.

Some youths of Oriyanrin, a neighbouring town, had attended the masquerade event tagged, Kilajolu festival, at Ilagbo on Saturday when a clash broke out between the two communities.

Some elders of the host community were said to have sent the youths away.

It was gathered that the youths regrouped and laid in ambush for some Ilagbo youths who were returning from the festival, hacking one Ismaila to death.

Oby Ezekwesili's Son Graduates From Yale University

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili's son, Chuba Ezekwesili recently graduated with a masters degree from Yale university. Congrats to the young man!

Gov Obiano's daughter Ogechi graduates from US university

Ogechi, daughter of Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano graduated from University of Texas, UTHealth McGovern Medical School in Houston on Thursday, May 18th.

A celebration was held in her honour in Houston. See pics of she and her dad dancing:

Blogger Arrested In Lagos For Defrauding Uk-based Activist Of Millions

Anyone can commit a crime; either a pastor, banker, student or blogger. It's not about their profession or calling, it's about an individual's ability to overcome greed.

A Nigerian blogger, Apeh Peterhot has been arrested by the Nigerian Police in Lagos.

The Benue born Blogger had allegedly opened a facebook pseudo account in the name of Queen Ann Ochoga and used it to defraud Mr. Philip Agbese, to the tune of N2.2m.

Kebbi State House of Assembly orders arrest of ex-governor, Dakingari for allegedly inflating N6.4b contract to N18b

Lawmakers in Kebbi state house of assembly, yesterday, called for the arrest of former governor Usman Dakingari after he failed to appear before the house over allegations he inflated an airport contract.

The house had given Dakingari up till yesterday, May 23 to appear and explain his role in a N6.4 billion contract for an international airport, allegedly inflated to N18 billion.

During its sitting on Tuesday the Speaker of the House, Alhaji Samaila Abdulmumini Kamba informed members of the House that upon enquiry from the Clerk of the House he was told Dakingari was not in the premises of the assembly as expected to honour the House invitation.

Photos of UNIOSUN students allegedly brutalised by Air Force officer

At least 11 members of staff and students of the Osun State University, Ipetu Ijesa, were allegedly injured when officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Safety invaded the campus.

According to multiple reports, the air force men, who had been terrorising students of the University for a long time, armed with guns, cutlasses, sticks, arrived the campus in patrol vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers and beat up lecturers and students.

South African man killed defending his girlfriend from gang of rapists

A man has died while trying to defend his 21-year-old girlfriend from being gang-raped by 6 men in Durban, South Africa.

The heroic boyfriend, whose identify has not yet been disclosed, died at the scene and his girlfriend was taken to an undisclosed local hospital with severe injuries.


The incident unfolded when the woman and her boyfriend were walking near the Umgeni River Bird Park on last Friday evening. It is a popular walking and cycle trail. Her boyfriend did his best to defend his girlfriend from being attacked, but was assaulted and killed by the gang who had earlier got out of a Quantum minibus taxi.

Biafra Day Celebration: Enugu Police warns IPOB, BIM against sit-at-home order

The Enugu State police command has issued a warning to the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and Biafra Independence Movement, BIM against forcing it members to stay indoors on May 30, a day slated to celebrate the 50 years of declaration of the defunct Biafran Republic.

IPOB and BIM had given a sit-at-home order to people of the region to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the declaration of Biafra by the late indigenous leader, Dim Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. 

They are said to have been sending messages via Whatsapp and Facebook to it members to observe the special day by staying indoors as a sign of respect for those who died during and after the three years civil war from 1967 to 1970.

Nollywood actor, Olumide Bakare to be buried this Friday in Ibadan

The family of late Nollywood actor, Olumide Bakare, has announced May 26, 2017  for his burial which will take place in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The wake keep/service of songs will hold on May 25, at ST James cathedral, Oke Bola Ibadan, while the burial proper holds at the same venue on the May 26 by 10am.

Family Of 5, Killed In Lagos Shop Fire

Grief pervaded Ogunseye and Dipo Olubi streets, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos State, on Thursday following the tragic death of a family of five in an overnight fire.

The victims were a couple identified only as Hope (wife) and Hygnius and their three children, Ada, 9, Nonso, 7, and six-year-old Ugochukwu.

While the woman and the children died on the spot, Hygnius, who sustained first degree burns, died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja.

SPORTS:Beautiful Photos Of Daniel Amokachi & His Family As Club Promotes Him

Former Super Eagles captain and striker, Daniel Amokachi, has been elevated to the position of Technical Director of Finnish League side, JS Hercules. Amokachi was appointed coach of the team in January 2016, but will now work with the team in a bigger capacity.

The former Nigeria international revealed the information vis his page;

"Excited to announce that I will be transitioning to the role of #TechnicalDirector at @jshercules #theamokachis #kakkonen #football #futbol.”

Drama At Lagos Airport As DSS Arrest Man Hiding $70,000 In His Luggage

One Samson Olukunmi, a traveler has been arrested by operatives of Department of State Service at Muritala Muhammed Int'l Airport, Lagos for being in possession of undeclared $70,000.
Olukunmi, a resident of 14 Omidun Street, Lagos Island was accosted at the airport by the DSS operatives on suspicion of money laundering.

Olukunmi was caught after he denied being in possession of such amount of money but when he was subjected to a search the foreign currency was found hiding in his luggage.He was immediately arrested and taken to the DSS office for further interrogation.

Over 1000 Nigerians Are In Chinese Prisons

The Chairman of Blue Diamond Logistics, China, Mr. Festus Mbisiogu, has called on Nigerian Government to urgently look into the growing number of Nigerians detained in Chinese prisons over allegations of drug trafficking, saying more than 1,000 Nigerians are in Chinese prisons.

Speaking on the backdrop of a protest in Abuja, yesterday, over the increasing number of Nigerian citizens in Chinese jails, he urged state governors to embark on enlightenment campaigns to discourage indigenes of their states against drug trafficking. 

Nigerian Arrested with Cocaine in India

Alleged drug lord, Eneh Wilfried Amobi, has been apprehended by security operatives in India in possession of cocaine worth as much as $1.4million.Amobi was nabbed at a suburban railway station in Mumbai.

Popular newspaper, The Hindustan Times, said a team from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) caught him after a tip-off by a ticket checker.

According to an official, 47yrs old Amobi was caught with a large quantity of contraband.

RuggedMan and his followers argue over photo of "Jesus Christ"

        

Rapper, Ruggedman posted a photo of  English actor, Robert Powell, to represent Jesus Christ, but some of his followers weren't having it.

See their arguments after the cut..

FG Money! Court orders forfeiture of N449m found in Lagos shop to FG

Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N449,597,000 found in an abandoned Bureau de Change shop in Victoria Island, Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on April 8th.

Justice Aikawa gave the order for permanent forfeiture after no one came forward to claim ownership of the money.

Acting President Osinbajo to sign the 2017 budget- Presidential aide, Ita Enang

Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on National Assembly matters, Ita Enang, has said that acting president Yemi Osinbajo, will be the one to sign the 2017 budget. Enang yesterday caused confusion in the polity after saying in an interview with Channels TV that President Buhari will be the one to sign the 2017 budget

Photo: Three missing sons of a Kenyan politician found dead

James Ratemo, a Kenyan politician who is vying for the Kapsoya ward representative seat in Eldoret has been struck with tragedy as three of sons who went missing, were found dead.

According to The Star Kenya, the three boys identified as Clifford Nyambane, Dan Nyamweya, and Glen Ongagi were reported missing on May 13 after they went to a Church in the company of their cousin and never returned...

 

Meet Nigeria’s top five billionaires, whose wealth could wipe out extreme poverty

Nigeria is, in some ways, a rich country. The West African nation is a huge oil producer; the continent’s second-largest economy; and, in Lagos, has a bustling port city of over 20 million people with an economy bigger than many African countries.

But with almost 100 million people living on less than $1 per day, extreme poverty remains a major problem in Nigeria. Additionally, the Boko Haram insurgency has left around 5 million people in need of urgent food assistance; the U.N. considers the situation in northeast Nigeria to be at risk of escalating into famine.

1. Aliko Dangote: $14.4 billion

Dangote, a cement magnate, is not only Nigeria’s richest person, but the wealthiest man in Africa. The 60-year-old from the northern state of Kano is the chief executive of the Dangote Group, one of Africa’s largest manufacturing conglomerates, with an annual turnover of $3 billion. Dangote is also a football fanatic and has declared his intention to buy English Premier League club Arsenal. He has also actively supported Nigeria’s recovery from the Boko Haram crisis, pledging $10 million in aid in 2016.

Greed!How Pharmacist allegedly kidnapped his boss for 1million Euros

The story of Pharm. Emeka Egbulugha, the Superintendent Pharmacist, of Maydon Pharmaceuticals aptly played out the famous biblical account of how Judas Iscariot, a disciple of Jesus Christ betrayed his master to the enemies for thirty pieces of silver.

When the news of the kidnap of Mr. Donatus Dunu, managing director of Maydon Pharmaceuticals broke on February 14, 2017, no one initially had clues to his whereabouts, not even his family members, until the abductors contacted them, and demanded a ransom of one million Euro (N500 million) for his release

As the days were turning into weeks and weeks became months with the kidnappers not ready to let go of their victim, the relatives of Dunu, made part payment of the ransom, amounting to about N150 million according to reports, upon which they failed to release him.

How Moji Olaiya died on her way to the Hospital

Distraught, distressed, dismayed were the words that could best describe the looks on the faces of many visitors who flooded the Magodo residence of Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya.

Her elder brother Otunba Olaiya who spoke to NET said the Moji’s death was most unexpected. ‘When I spoke to her a few days ago, she did not give signs of death. She never complained about anything. This is really heartbreaking’, he said.

Olaiya’s housekeeper Mrs Keji, who described herself as a very close friend of the deceased revealed details of the actress’s sudden death to us.

I Was Forced Into Early Marriage- Patience Ozokwor

Veteran actress, Patience Ozokwor has opened up on her marriage to her late husband. 

Speaking to Rtv,Patience Ozokwor revealed that she was forced into marraige by her parents at age 19, and wasn't giving any choice as she couldn't disobey them because she wasn't brought up in that manner.

"It was not my decision. And if it’s not my decision then I was forced into it. I did not see any reason my parents were forcing me as I was still young. And even at that age I had so many suitors and they just wanted me to get married. You know when you come from a polygamous family and your mother is struggling for her own daughters to get married and this other one is also struggling for her own daughters to get married and when this one came around and I said no I should make a choice. but I was not allowed to make that choice. They didn't give me that choice and at the end, I had to obey my parents. I was not brought up to disobey them at all."

Graphic photos of mudered former acting Chairman of PDP in Bayelsa state

Former Acting Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, Mr. Christopher Pamo Hobobo, was assassinated in the early hours of Wednesday, May 17th.

Hobobo, a native of Agbere town in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state, was reportedly stabbed to death by assassins in his residence on PDP Road, Yenagoa, the state capital.

I am been witch hunted-President Donald Trunp

As Donald Trump tweeted following announcement that a special counsel has been appointed to investigate the alleged Trump-Russia collision...The man second office na twitter

Fox News CEO is dead

Founder and Former Fox News CEO, Roger Ailes who celebrated his 77th birthday on Monday, died this morning at his home in Palm Beach, Florida. 

His death was first announced by his wife,  Elizabeth Ailes, in a statement on Drudge Report.

'I am profoundly sad and heartbroken to report that my husband, Roger Ailes, passed away this morning. Roger was a loving husband to me, to his son Zachary, and a loyal friend to many. He was also a patriot, profoundly grateful to live in a country that gave him so much opportunity to work hard, to rise and to give back," she said in a statement.

One dead, scores injured as car hits pedestrians at Times Square, New York

One person was killed and at least 13 people injured when a car struck pedestrians in New York’s Times Square this evening, May 18th. For now, it is not being regarded as a terrorist act. The driver, who is said to have a history of DWI arrest, was said to either be drunk or on drugs when he ploughed his maroon Honda Accord into people. The case is being investigated...

Check Out Apostle Johnson Suleman and his beautiful wife

 

 

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12-year-old son of late Super Eagles boss, Amodu Shuaibu is dead

Close to a year that the country lost former Super Eagles Coach, Shuaibu Amodu  to the cold hands of death, the family is mourning the loss of his teenage son, Suleman who died after a brief illness on Sunday.It was gathered that the 12-year old died while on holidays in his home. He was a JSS2 student of Navy Secondary School, Abeokuta.

It could be recalled that the Late Shuaibu Amodu died at the age of 58 on June 11 2016.

Breaking News:Chibok Girl' escapes from Boko Haram captivity

One of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls has escaped from her Boko Haram captors. The girl was found by government troops while she was escaping, Femi Adesina said, without giving details,BBC reports.

She was among 276 girls seized by Boko Haram from north-eastern Chibok town in 2014, sparking global outrage.

 A total of 103 of the girls have been released so far, including 82 earlier this month in a prisoner swap.

Photo: Pastor shot dead in Abia

The police in Abia state are currently on the trail of a six-man gang that butchered and shot dead 48 year old Pastor Nnaemeka Ukenye (pictured above), who is the leader of one of the popular Pentecostal churches in Umuahia, Behold He Commeth Pentecostal Church in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia  State on Saturday May 13th.
Pastor Ukenye was killed on his farmland. He had gone to feed the birds in his poultry located at the Umuobia Housing Estate, Umuahia, Abia State capital when his killers came out from the bush,  chased away his workers, shot him dead and then butchered his body.

Photos: Nigerian woman delivers sextuplets after 17 years of marriage

A Nigerian woman, Mrs Ajibola Adeboye has delivered a set of sextuplets after 17 years of marriage.

Mrs Adeboye delivered her six children, 3 boys and 3 girls, at the Virginia Commonwealth University Teaching Hospital (VCU) Richmond VA. USA, on May 11th, 2017. Mother and children are said to be doing fine.

According to her husband, Mr Adeboye Taiwo, they were asking for just one child but God surprised them with six. He said they didn't know they were having a set of sextuplets until they had an ultrasound.

He is seeking for help from the public as well as the government. More photos below...