This Picture Will Melt Your Heart

Exactly one year ago, Danish aid worker Anja Ringgren Loven was photographed giving water to a severely emaciated child.

The then 2-year-old boy was rescued in Akwa Ibom State after he was branded a witch by his family and left to starve to death.

Woman reportedly Commits Suicide after losing N400,000 in the MMM Scheme

Gloria Samson, aged 34, reportedly left her hometown in Markurdi Benue State on the 28th of December 2016 to commit suicide after getting depressed by the crash of the MMM scheme around early December.

After saying goodbye to her two sons, she left a message for her husband begging to be forgiven for her wrong doings and she then headed off to River Benue to drown herself.

Minister of Sport and Youth Development Solomon Dalung loses Wife

Minister of Sport and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, lost his first wife Naomi this morning.

He took to Facebook to share the sad news.

Top MMM Guider Chuddy Ugorji & Wife Amaka have Reportedly Fled the Country for The Philippines

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Top MMM guider Chuddy Ugorji and his wife Amaka have fled the country for the Philippines.

New Video: Di’Ja – Air

Ada Ugo-Ngadi of Ontario Oil And Gas Ltd Sentenced to 10 Years Behind Bars

Ada Ugo-Ngadi, the Managing Director of Ontario Oil and Gas Ltd, was on Thursday 26th of January sentenced to jail for 10 years for defrauding the Federal Government of N754 million in oil subsidy transactions.

Justice Lateefa Okunnu of an Ikeja High Court handed down the verdict, the first conviction since the massive oil subsidy fraud trial allegedly perpetrated by oil marketers began in 2012.

Bez - You Suppose Know ft. Yemi Alade

The video was directed by Clarence Peters.

Man Arrested For Duping White Woman He Met On A Dating Site

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, 23 January 2017 arraigned Akintunde Vincent Abiodun before Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of Lagos State High court Ikeja on amended charge bordering on forgery and obtaining money by false pretense.

The 37-year-old HND holder from Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, is said to have defrauded the victim, D. Bonnici of $267,000 (Two Hundred and Sixty-Seven Thousand New Zealand Dollars) by claiming to be Christopher Williams from the United Kingdom.

Imo State Government Launches ‘Imo Air’

Imo State Government has entered into a partnership with Dana Air to launch Imo Air, to be operated by the airline.

The airline Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday.

New Video: Aramide feat. Sound Sultan & Koker – FunMi Lowo (Remix)

New Video: Maleek Berry feat. Geko – Eko Miami

The video was directed by Tshisz Nelson for JM Films.

New Video: Awilo Longomba feat. Yemi Alade – Rihanna

The visual for the song was directed by award-winning Clarence Peters. Watch below.

Nigerian Diplomat's Son Jailed For Life For Killing Nigerian Escort In Aberdeen.

The son of a Nigerian government official has been jailed for life for the brutal rape and murder of a high-class escort in an Aberdeen flat. On the 11th of February 2016, Jessica Nkechi McGraa and Bala Wadzani Chinda met for the first and last time.

Police Arrests 2 Teachers for Defiling 6-year-old Pupil After She Was Caught Performing Fellatio on Her Brother

WOW! 

Lagos State Police has arrested two teachers of a primary school in the Amuwo Odofin area of the State for allegedly defiling a 6-year-old pupil.

The arrest was made after the pupil was caught kissing her brother’s private part while they were playing together. 

New Video: Dammy Krane feat. Davido – Ladies

The song was produced by Scarface while the video was shot by HD Genesis in Atlanta. Watch below. 

President Buhari Proceeds on Vacation till February 6

President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja for the United Kingdom on Thursday on a short leave, which is part of his annual vacation.

Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday.

New Video: Rayce feat. D’banj – Shikishiki Mami

Actress Rosaline Meurer Accused of Having an Affair with Tonto Dikeh’s Husband Speaks Out

Actress Rosaline Meurer has refuted allegations that she is having an affair with Tonto Dikeh‘s husband, Dr. Olakunle Churchill.

Tonto sparked breakup rumours after she deleted her husband’s surname from her Instagram profile and removed “Yummy Wife/Mom” from her bio.

New Video: DMW feat. Davido & Mayorkun – Prayer

New Video: Innoweeny feat. Oritse Femi & Solidstar – Bursting My Brain

The song was produced by Popito’ and video was directed by Genesis. Lanre. Lawanson. Check it out.

New Video: Reekado Banks – Ladies and Gentlemen

The video was directed by Clarence Peters. Check on it!

Commercial Bus Plunges into River, Killing 12 Passengers

A tragic incident occurred on Oyo/Ogbomoso Road after a commercial bus plunged into the Odo-Oba River trying to avoid a head-on collision with another vehicle that lost control and veered off its lane.

An eyewitness, speaking to PUNCH, said:

If You Sleep With Other People's Husband, When You Get Married Don't Be Angry If Karma Comes - Tonto Dikeh's Bestie, Shakar El

Okay so it's no longer news that the marriage of Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike Churchill is currently troubled. Tonto Dike's one time best friend and rapper, Shakar El seems to be throwing shades at the actress.

In his latest post on Instagram, he wrote,

'Karma is a Bitch that all Bitches out there should respect because it will always come and show you pepper. My advise to young girls out there, if you are sleeping with other people's husband and breaking homes, when you get married abeg don't be angry if karma comes knocking at your door'.

New Video: Falz – Wehdon Sah

The video was shot by Clarence Peters.

New Video: DJ Neptune feat. Falz & Ycee – Bumpa

    The song was produced by Maestro D and the video was directed by Adasa Cookey. Watch below!

MMM Opens Portal for Participants to Make Withdrawal Requests

Money doubling scheme, Mavrodi Mundial Movement (MMM), has opened its portal for participants to create Get Help (GH) requests – withdrawals.

The scheme had frozen withdrawals on December 13, 2016 over “heavy workload on their system”.

According to the letter in December, the ban on withdrawals was partly due to negative reports by the media on the scheme.

See the message that appeared on their website below:

New Video: DJ Jimmy Jatt Feat. Davido – Orekelewa

The video was directed by HG2 and shot in the heart of Lagos with guest appearances from L.A.X, Shaydee, Big Tak, DJ Nana and more.

Watch below.

“I Apologize To All The Women Who Feel Dehumanized By This Craft That Meant Well” – Pretty Mike on Walking with Ladies on a Leash

Over the past few days, social media has been agog with pictures of ladies on a leash posted on Instagram by club owner, PrettyMikeClubUno. See picture above and after the jump.

New Video: Yemi Alade – Sugar & Spice

The track was produced by GospelOnDeBeatz and directed by Ovie Etseyatse.

Watch below!

New Video: Harrysong feat. Timaya – Samankwe

The video was directed by Adasa Cookey with cameo appearances by popular comedian, Bovi, Orezi, Alterplate talented artiste, Dezign and more.

Check on it!

UPDATE: Pastor E.A Adeboye Remains General Overseer of RCCG, Worldwide

A statement signed by Leke Adeboye, the clergyman’s last son and Personal Assistant said the clarification is coming on the heels of misrepresentation of Pastor E. A Adeboye’s announcement at the Annual Ministers Thanksgiving held at the redemption camp today that the Church Nigeria is now to be led by Pastor Joseph Obayemi.

The statement clarified that the latest development is sequel to the new legal requirements set up by the Financial Regulations Council, guiding all registered churches, mosques, and CSOs. 

Pastor E.A Adeboye Steps Down As General Overseer

In the past couple of minutes, reports have been making the rounds on social media that General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A Adeboye has resigned from his position.

Here is the statement which was shared by Stealth Scounts. A PR company affiliated with the G.O;

Arik Air Passengers Stranded at Kaduna Airport Since Tuesday

Arik Air seems to be in the news these days for all the wrong reasons. Several passengers, including children, have been stranded at Kaduna International Airport since Tuesday, following the failure of Arik Air to airlift them as scheduled.

Some of the disappointed passengers made the complaint to the Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, at the airport during the on-the-spot assessment of the facilities on ground. 

Lagos Assembly Okays Death Penalty For Kidnappers

The Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday okayed death penalty for offenders as it passed the Anti-kidnapping Bill into law. Tagged “A bill for a law to provide for the prohibition of the act of kidnapping and for other connected purposes”, it will become law after Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s assent.

The bill prescribes death sentence for kidnappers whose victims died in their custody. Kidnappers whose victims did not die in their custody will get life jail.

New Video: CDQ – First Come, First Serve

Check on it!

Veteran Nollywood Actor Prince James Uche reportedly Evicted from his Hospital for Failure to pay his Bills

Veteran Nollywood Actor Prince James has reportedly been evicted from his hospital for failure to pay his hospital bills. His son has come forward to appeal to Nigerians to help his father with some of the bills.

His son posted on Instagram:

Babcock University Student Reportedly Commits Suicide

An undergraduate Babcock student Verishima Unokyur has reportedly committed suicide.

Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola‘s husband, Olukayode Salako disclosed this via his Facebook page saying:

So Sad! What must have made this boy to take his own life?! What?! He was from a very responsible and financially comfortable home. He was getting good care from his mother?! He was a very good brilliant and quiet boy, who had the best of education! Mrs Unokyur has been a very good woman to her children, who has committed everything she has to their full support.

Janet Jackson and Husband Wissam Al Mana welcome their Son

Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana finally welcome their first child, a boy, Eissa. PEOPLE confirmed that he arrived on Tuesday January 3, 2017.

The couple who got married in 2012 welcomed their first child five years after their wedding.

Her rep confirms in a statement that;

“Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana are thrilled to welcome their new son Eissa Al Mana into the world. Janet had a stress-free healthy delivery and resting comfortably.”

Congrats!!!

Nigerian Man Escapes from Indian Cell few Hours to His Deportation

A Nigerian man, John Okoro, 35 convicted for drug-related crimes in India has escaped from prison few hours to his deportation.

Mumbai Mirror reports that he escaped from the Anti-Narcotics Cell’s custody around 2AM when he told officials that he wanted to use the toilet, and then jumped from the first floor of the agency’s Azad Maidan office where he was being held.

He crashed through the asbestos roof and fled on foot.

President Obama's Farewell Speech Is January 10th.

Yesterday, President Obama announced that he plans to deliver his farewell address in his home city of Chicago on Tuesday, January 10.

The event will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois and free tickets are set to be distributed this Saturday at the aforementioned location on a first come first serve basis.

In a statement released earlier this morning, President Obama said:

Man Hides £3.8m Worth Of Cocaine In Foot Wears

A 34-year-old motorcycle parts dealer has been arrested by anti-narcotics agents with 9.150kg of cocaine, which was concealed in the soles of foot wears being imported into the country.

The arrest of the Enugu State-born suspect, identified as Okolo Emenike, was made, weekend, during the inward screening of passengers on a Turkish airline flight from Brazil, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. 

Reasons Why A Mistress Can Easily Snatch A Husband.

Socialite Dokun has taken a shot at why it might have become a trend. Do you agree with him?

His reasons are......

39 Killed, 69 Injured in New Year’s Eve Attack on Istanbul Nightclub

A lone gunman opened fire on New Year revelers at a packed nightclub on the shores of Istanbul’s Bosphorus waterway on Sunday killing at least 39 people, including many foreigners, then fled the scene.

Some people jumped into the Bosphorus waters to save themselves after the attacker opened fire at random in the Reina Nightclub just an hour into the new year.

New Video: Patoranking – God Over Everything

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year to all esteemed Straight From Lasgidi readers. 

We wish you all good things and tidings in 2017. Have Fun, Joy, Peace, Love, Care, Luck and Success ahead. 

We love you all!!!