2 Nigerian Women Arrested at MMIA for Attempting to Smuggle Drugs out of Country

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two women for attempting to smuggle cocaine and cannabis out of Nigeria.

The women were arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) for attempting to smuggle 4.450kg of cocaine to India and 7kg of cannabis to China, respectively. 

New Video: Falz Ft. Reekado Banks - Celebrity Girlfriend

Falz the bahd guy has dropped the visuals for his song "celebrity girlfriend" featuring Mavins Reekado Banks. The video is really hilarious. 

Check on it! 

Beauty Tip Monday

Due to stress and improper eating habits, many people tend to show signs of aging much earlier. I've gathered some basic beauty tips to keep you looking fresh and youthful. This applies to both ladies and gents. Please feel free to add your own beauty tips. Sharing is fun.

Amaechi, Shittu & Other Ministers-Designate Promise to Work for Free if Buhari Can’t Pay Salaries

On Friday, President Buhari announced that due to financial constraints, there may not be 42 ministers, as was had in the last administration.

According to Punch, Buhari said, “Yes, there used to be 42 ministers, I think we will be lucky if we can have half of that now because we cannot afford it. Others may not be substantive ministers but they will sit in the cabinet because that is what the constitution says and we cannot operate outside the constitution.”

65 Year Old Lagos Pastor Seeks Dissolution of 32 Year Marriage With Wife

A 65-year-old pastor, Kunle, is seeking to be divorced from his wife of 32 years over alleged battery.

According to Daily Post, he told an Igando customary court:

Anytime we have misunderstanding, she can beat the hell out of me. 

President Of National Association of Nigerian Prostitutes Has Died

The president of the National Association of Nigerian Prostitutes (NANP), Jessica Elvis, reportedly passed away Sunday afternoon.Elvis died in an undisclosed hospital in Benin after battling a protracted heart-related disease, Daily Post reports.  

The secretary-general of the association, Tamar Tion, confirmed Elvis’ death. The secretary described Elvis’ demise as a sad loss to the group. 

“Hi, want to inform you that we just lost our president Jessy this afternoon. She died after battling heart-related disease for years. It is a sad loss to NANP and we pray God to give her family and 15-year-old daughter the fortitude to bear the loss,” the statement says. 

New Video: DJ Xclusive feat. Lil’ Kesh & CDQ – Dami Si

The video was directed by Squareball. Check on it! 

Prostitute Dies After Several Rounds Of Sex With Customers In Enugu

It was the end of the road for a prostitute when she died after a several rounds of sex with several customers in a brothel in Enugu State.

The incident, which occurred on Saturday, led to the arrest of the last customer who spent the night with her, a man named Ikechukwu Oga. 

Abacha's Loot is “Too Huge” to Handle - World Bank

Activists of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) are said to have contacted officials at the World Bank, demanding for information about the status of recovered funds looted by the late Nigerian Head of State, Sani Abacha, which is reportedly over $11.3 billion.

In response to the inquiry, World Bank representatives said, “In response to your request, we would like to inform you that we are still considering your request and we will need additional time because the money involved is too huge for us to handle,” Channels reports.

The report further states that it typically takes 20 working days to respond to such requests, however; under special cases it could take much longer time.

World Bank has asked for more time to be able to supply comprehensive information on how the recovered Abacha loot was spent. 

Pro-Biafra Activists in India Threaten to Destroy Nigerian Embassy

Some pro-Biafra activists in India under the umbrella of Indigenous People of Biafra have threatened to destroy the Nigerian embassy in the country as a means of protesting the detention of  Radio Biafra director, Nnamdi Kanu.

The protesters took to the streets earlier this week, wore vests bearing the insignia of Biafra, and staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission building in New Delhi, Punch reports. 

“29,000 Nigerians flagged for Deportation from the UK” – Acting High Commissioner

Oh wow! 29000 is a huge number. 

“I think about 29,000 Nigerians have been designated to be deported.”

Acting Nigerian High Commissioner in London, Olukunle Bamgbose revealed this when he spoke with State House Correspondents covering Vice PresidentYemi Osinbajo’s visit to London, Premium Times reports.

Details On The Foiled Boko Haram Attack in Lagos: Lagosians urged to “Remain Calm but Very Vigilant”

Speaking against the background of the arrest by the Department of State Services of 45 suspected Boko Haram members who allegedly planned to attack Dolphin Estate in Ikoyi, the Lagos State government expressed confidence in the combined efforts of DSS, Police and other security agencies to keep the state free of terror attacks and stamp out robberies and violent crimes. 

21 Year Old, Unoaku Anyadike Wins Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria 2015.

Meet the winner of the just concluded most beautiful girl in Nigeria pageant 2015, Miss Anambra - Unoaku Anyadike.   

About the Queen
Name: Anyadike Unoaku
Date of Birth: 16th September 1994
Occupation: Final year psychology student at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

Top 5
Miss Anambra – WINNER – MBGN World 2015
Miss Ebonyi – MBGN Universe 2015 (1st Runner Up)
Miss Abuja – MBGN Tourism 2015 (2nd Runner Up)
Miss Bauchi – MBGN ECOWAS 2015 (3rd Runner Up)
Miss Edo – 4th Runner Up

Congrats to her.

Nigerian-American Doctor builds 100 houses for Widows

This is a highly commendable act and should be heard by all and sundry. A Nigerian-American doctor is in the news today as he recently built and donated 100 bungalows for widows and other indigent persons in Umuchukwu, Orumba South Local Government Area in Anambra State.

Dr. Godwin Maduka is the founder of the Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center. Dr. Maduka completed his Graduate Medical training at the Harvard University School of Medicine in Anesthesia and Critical Care and Pain Management.

Rivers State Governorship Tribunal Rules INEC To Conduct Fresh Elections: Wike Ordered Out

The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Saturday nullified the election of Governor Nyesom Wike, the current governor of Rivers State who won the election as the PDP candidate in the April 2015 governorship election. 

The governorship candidate of the APC, Dakuku Peterside filed the petition  asking Tribunal to nullify the governorship election in the state and to order a new election. 

Governor Nyesom Wike and his legal team asked the Tribunal to dismiss the petition. 

Based on today’s ruling, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been ordered to conduct a new governorship election exercise in the state. 

Chairman of the Tribunal, Justice Suleiman Ambrosa delivered his judgement. In his ruling, he said, “We hereby order INEC to conduct fresh elections”. 

Man Dressed Up As Sexy Woman To Entice Men Lures Them To Hotel Rooms, Drugs And Robs Them

Tang, a former stylist in China robbed men he met online by dressing up as a beautiful woman, luring them to a hotel and drugging them, police said.

 

The 48-year-old who used the alias "Black Rose" pretended to be a well-off, divorced woman who was just “looking for a good time.” He’d entice men with sexy snaps over social media to hotel rooms in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. But once they were together, he’d slip them sleeping pills and make off with their cash and valuables. 

New Video: Flavour Ft M.I. & Phyno In "WISER"

2nite Enter10ment presents Flavour featuring M.I. & Phyno, "Wiser" directed by Clarence Peters. Enjoy! 

New Video: Asa - The One That Never Comes

The video features footage from Asa’s “Bed of Stone” winter tour. Directed by Meji Alabi for JM Films. Check on it! 

14 Year Old American Muslim Boy Wrongly Arrested for Bringing Homemade Clock to School Moves to Qatar

Way to go! Remember Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old Muslim American boy arrested for bringing a homemade clock to his school that was mistaken for a bomb? Well, he is moving to Qatar after accepting a scholarship offer to study there.

Mohamed’s family announced the news via a press statement, just shortly after the teen was at the White House for an astronomy night hosted by PresidentBarack Obama, Punch reports. 

Ifa Worshippers Offer to Help Fight Boko Haram

Errrrm, this could work clears throat. So Ifa religious worshippers under the umbrella of Ancient Religion Societies of African Descendants International Council (ARSADIC), have offered to assist the federal government in the fight against Boko Haram.  

Banker Arrested for Using Forged WASSCE & University Results to Gain Employment

The struggle! Lagos State police have arrested a 26-year-old banker named  Daniel Makanjuola, for using a forged West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and Lagos State University (LASU) statement of result to secure employment at the Marina Branch of Wema Bank Plc.

New Video: Timaya feat. Don Jazzy – I Concur

Nigerian Afrobeat Artiste Timaya presents the official music video for his single "I Concur" ft. Don Jazzy. Check on it! 

New Video: Kcee feat. Uhuru & DJ Buckz – Talk & Do

Five Star Music award winning artist collaborates with South African hit makers Uhuru on the high banging tune Talk & Do. Enjoy! 

Fake Nigerian Nurse Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison After Failed Abortion Attempt

A fake nurse named Taibat Jegede, popularly called “Alhaja,” has been sentenced to seven years in prison after conducting a failed abortion on a patient who died during the procedure.

The deceased experienced bleeding complications after the failed abortion in May 2012, and subsequently died, Daily Post reports. 

Fresh Ebola Scare In nigeria

University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has quarantined ten persons following the death of a patient in the hospital on Wednesday with symptoms commonly associated with Ebola virus.

Queeneth Kalu, Chair of  Medical Advisory Committee of the hospital made the revelation on Thursday in Calabar while addressing newsmen, Vanguard reports. 

New Video: Waje feat. Patoranking & Godwin Strings – Left for Good

Waje has released her new video ‘Left for Good’ featuring Patoranking and violinist Godwin Strings. 

The video was directed by Aje Filmworks. Check on it! 

Nigerian Student in Malaysia Beaten to Death for Alleged Attempted Rape

A Nigerian student in Malaysia died on Wednesday after being beaten to death by an angry mob for allegedly trying to rape a woman in an elevator.

The incident took place at Flora Damansara apartments, and it was the residents who beat up the deceased, MalayMailOnline reports. 

Nigerian Man Masturbates on London Train

32-year old Peter Fabiyi was apprehended and charged with sexual assault after pulling down his pants, bringing out his manhood, masturbating and releasing sperm on a woman, according to the United Kingdom police.

He has been sentenced to serve 4 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of sexual assault. 

Lagos Pastor Arraigned for Defrauding Church Members

A Lagos pastor named David Oladele, has been arraigned at an Ebute-Meta court for allegedly defrauding his church members of millions of Naira from car deals.

According to Punch, “the pastor, along with others at large, allegedly defrauded six people by failing to remit profits from selling their cars, and issuing them dud cheques.” 

Daughter of Banana Island Founder to be Jailed in UK for 117,000 Pounds Fraud

42-year-old mother-of-five, Janine Adeleke, is facing jail time after being found guilty of 7-counts of cheating, fraud and money laundering at Canterbury Crown Court yesterday. 

She's been granted bail until her sentencing hearing in November. She claimed £117,000 in state handouts while she made £1.5million from running a high-class escort agency, Carltons of London, from her seaside home Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex. 

PHOTOS: Another Container Falls at Ojuelegba

Reports making rounds on social media state another container has fallen in Ojuelegba, Lagos making it the second incident in a very short period. 

This is the second time the dreadful occurrence is taking place. Thankfully no life was lost in the incident. According to an eyewitness, security officials are on ground to arrest the situation. 

Full Text of President Buhari's Speech as Nigeria Marks 55th Independence Anniversary

October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in, because it is the day, 55 years ago; we liberated ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and began our long march to nationhood and to greatness.

No temporary problems or passing challenges should stop us from honoring this day. Let us remind ourselves of the gifts God has given us. Our Creator has bequeathed to us Numbers – Nigeria is the ninth most populated country on the planet. We have in addition:

• Arable land

• Water

• Forests

• Oil and gas

• Coastline

• Solid minerals

Pakistani Bride Forced To Drink Acid Over Insufficient Dowry

How can one force a human being to drink acid because of insufficient dowry payment? I'm sorry but that's just so inhuman. 

According to PM News, a recently married Pakistani woman died after her in-laws forced her to drink acid for bringing what they considered to be insufficient dowry, police said on Tuesday.  The crime occurred Monday in the Daska area of Punjab province. 

US State Of Georgia Executes First Woman In 70 Years Despite Plea From Pope Francis

The US state of Georgia has executed its first woman in 70 years, despite an appeal for clemency by Pope Francis.

Kelly Gissendaner, 47, died by lethal injection at 12:21am (local time) at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, a prison spokeswoman said.

Bride-to-be Sent to Prison 1 Week Before Wedding for Slapping Neighbour

A 33-year-old woman, Olawunmi, was arrested and remanded in prison custody a week to her wedding for slapping her neigbour, Anthony.

According to PM News, she was arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court in Isolo for the alleged offence.

New Video: Cynthia Morgan Ft Burna Boy - ‘Simatiniya’

According to Cynthia, ‘Simatiniya’ means obsession and addiction. See the video after the cut 

Photos From The 2015 Africa Movie Academy Awards

The 2015 Africa Movie Academy Awards was held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa which saw many star celebrities looking fashionable in their couture gowns and dapper suits.

Check out more pictures from the event below. 

Emir of Kano Sanusi marries 18-Year Old Princess as Fourth Wife

Rumours of their wedding have been in circulation for months and now Emir of Kano – Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has married Sa’adatu Barkindo-Musdafa, the daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo-Musdafa as his fourth wife.

Sa’adatu who recently turned 18 is said to be a secondary school graduate and will be continuing her university education after her wedding. 

New Video: JJC Feat. Kate Henshaw – See Us Now

JJC has dropped a new video for a track from his recently released album SKILLZ titled SEE US NOW ft. Nollywood superstar Kate Henshaw. It's a powerful song about the past and a future projection of what we want for our great nation, Nigeria. 

Music was produced by Puffy Tee and the video was directed by DirectorQ. Check on it! 

Photos From Davido's Concert In London

Davido had his London concert at the Troxy in East London in a bid to kick off his UK album launch along with the rest of the HKN gang.

The event was hosted by comedian Eddie Kadi and featured DJ Starzy, DJ AfroB, Shina Rambo, B –Red as well as a surprise performance from Runtown.

See more photos below. 

Trouble In Globacom?

Okay this post might seem very long but it's a must read. A friend recently mentioned she wanted to seek employment at Globacom but the resounding No Way response she got from her friends made her wonder like is Glo really a no go area for work. 

Anyway back to the post. 

New Video: Orezi – Baby Abeg

The video was shot in Johanessburg. Check on it! 

New Video: D'Banj Ft Akon - Frosh

D'banj Records presents the official music video for "Frosh" Featuring Akon from the Visual EP : An Epic Journey. 

Check it out! 

New Video: Davido - Dodo

'If you're fortunate for your crush to fall in love with you, your best crush in life is called Dodo'. We are loving this new video by Davido with a 1970's inspired theme for the song Dodo".

Check on it! 

Nigeria's Ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan's Daughter & Husband Welcome Baby Girl

Faith Sakwe and husband, Godswill Edward have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl at a US hospital. The couple got married in April 2014. 

Big congrats to them! 

Sorry Ladies, Usher Is Officially Off The Market!

Surprise! Usher is a married man. He and girlfriend, Grace Miguel secretly wed prior to jetting off to Cuba for their honeymoon over Labor Day weekend. 

According to sources, the duo planned on marrying before 100 guests in Atlanta but decided to elope instead. Following their secret nuptials, the newlyweds celebrated their honeymoon in Havana, Cuba.

"I have an incredible partner and manager," he gushed to Billboard in October 2014. "She has helped me through some of the hardest times in my life and my career. She’s someone who’s been able to support and understand all of who I am. Not just as a dancer or as a performer or as a singer, but as a humanitarian and a business man and as a person." 

We wish them all the best! 

Happy Eid-Ul-Adha Everyone!!

Here's wishing all our Muslim readers happy Eid-Ul-Adha. As you offer your prayers, we hope that the true spirit of this auspicious occasion fills your heart with happiness and good cheer. 

Have a blessed Eid-Ul-Adha and happy holidays everyone!!! 

Get In Here Ladies! This Could Be An Answer To Your Prayers

This could be a great way to reduce the stress on your natural hair during sew-ins. It's called the corn row cap. 

Hollywood actress, Vivica Fox, started her hair collection line in 2009, and since then has been promoting and discovering new hair inventions one of which is the corn row cap. 

Arsenal Football Team Manager & Wife Split

Oh oh! Has the team's performance affected his marriage too? Arsenal football team manager, Arsene Wenger and his wife, Annie have formally separated. 

According to Daily Mail, the couple had a ‘separation of bodies’ judgment issued by a judge in Paris, meaning that they are free to see other people.