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Just few days after he was honoured with a chieftancy title by his kinsmen, Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, has appointed Joseph Yobo, former Super Eagles captain, as his senior special assistant on sports development. Wike also appointed Chibuzor Aholu as the senior special assistant on financial matters.

Hillary Clinton and Trump are running a tight race in New Jersey, no one knows where the result will berth.

Ozioma Okposo, wife of gospel singer, Sammie Okposo present hubby this wonderful cakes for his birthday. Happy birthday to wellu-wellu crooner, Sammie Okposo.

I can't shout, this Arsenal fans them no they sit down for one place, hehehehehehe.

Concerned Trade Unions in Ekiti State, comprising artisans and commercial drivers , Tuesday held an anti-workers rally in Ado-Ekiti, describing the ongoing strike declared by labour unions to press home for the payment of myriad of outstanding benefits as politically motivated. They also accused the leadership of labour of taking N25 million bribe to destabilize the Ayo Fayose-led government.

Let the muntullahs continue to spit fire for Liegeria Polithiefcians. Two of a kind. Both find it difficult to pay civil servants salary, one use to abuse Jonathan, the other now abuse Buhari.

Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola at the event, 'Asawa' (Our culture) organized by former actor now Special Adviser for culture in Kwara state Femi Adebayo.

A GTB customer in Ikorodu, Lagos sent in this picture of how the Bank is overcrowded and a customer was to be rushed out due to heat. Talk of GTB, the story is not different here in Osogbo, Osun state. Hope the management will do the needful. Get more hands or build more branches.

American singer, Mariah Carey takes her adorable twins, Monroccan Scott Cannon (Son) and Monroe Cannon (daughter) to disneyland for quiet family time.

Richest American woman and TV host, Oprah Winfrey cuddles with long time boyfriend of over 30 years, Stedman Graham, Jr. born March 6, 1951, he is an American educator, author, businessman and speaker, although he is primarily known as the partner of media mogul Oprah Winfrey. Graham and Winfrey were engaged to be married in November 1992, but later decided they would rather have a "spiritual union."

Spanish Animal rights Activist turn self to pack of human meat to protest killing of animals in the Country, saying animals rights too should be protected. 

No fewer than 30 persons and a soldier were allegedly killed on Monday in Onitsha, the Anambra State capital, after some pro-Biafran protesters, said to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the declaration of the defunct Biafra republic, engaged soldiers and policemen in a bloody clash. Leaders of the protesters did not, however, produce the corpses of those said to have been killed by security operatives, but one of our correspondents saw two corpses in Onitsha on Monday. The late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, declared the secession of the Republic of Biafra from Nigeria on May 30, 1966.

A suspected cult member David Seun has told the police that he was forced to join the group by a friend, Sadiq, who was alleged to be one of the leaders of the gang in Oregun area of Ikeja. Lagos.  The suspect, a tailor also confessed to have forced his 17-year-old apprentice, Ahmed Sulaimon, an orphan to join the group. The two suspects were arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), during a raid on criminal hideouts in Oregun area of the state.

A 46-year-old woman identified as Celestina Mamah from Udenu local Government Area of Enugu state has committed suicide. The deceased stabbed herself to death in a forest after allegedly testing positive to Human Immune Virus (HIV).

This is a real life painting of women in entertainment industry in the US, painting here is Keith Haring and Laolu-NYC (A Nigerian based in New York City). I guess I need to also learn fine Art to join the crew, but i'll paint the menfolks kwa. #wink

A 33-year old trader, who was accused of raping his wife’s sister, has attributed his action to the devil. Adeniyi Ajofoyinbo told an Igando Customary Court that he did not know what pushed him to where his sister-in- law was sleeping before raping her. “I didn’t have the intention to rape her, the devil pushed me, I am sorry. I know I have made a mistake,” Ajofoyinbo said, while responding to a divorce suit filed by his wife, Elizabeth, accusing him of infidelity.

Tolu Oniru, a..k.a Toolz, an OAP with Beat FM, Lagos and long time boyfriend, Tunde Demuren were joined in holy matrimony in far away Dubai. Friends and families of the two also traveled to Dubai to witness the day.

Queen Ashley Mariam Yusuf, (Face of Idoma 2015/2016), was involved in a horrifying road accident on the deadly Lafia-Akwanga rd, Nassarawa State on Tuesday May 24, 2016 while travelling from Abuja to Benue for her project to feed 500 orphans for children day. Get well soon dear. 

The 35-year-old former   defender  Joseph Yobo is now a chieftaincy title holder in Ogoniland. The honour was bestowed on him barely 24 hours after he was celebrated with a massive testimonial match at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium in Port Harcourt. Joseph   and his wife Adaeze   Yobo   were conferred with the   title   Mene Aborlo 1 and Waamene Aborlo 1 of Ogoni in Rivers state.

Some legal practitioners and economists have expressed support for the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to unveil the names of looters and the amount of looted assets so far recovered. The President, had, in an interview in London, while attending the anti-corruption summit organised by British Prime Minister, David Cameron, recently, promised to disclose the figure in his Democracy Day address to the nation. Buhari, however, on Sunday, dashed the hopes of millions of Nigerians who were waiting to be told how much his administration had so far recovered from individuals and firms accused of looting the nation’s treasury.

A bizarre incident occurred yesterday at Araromi Street in the densely populated Oshodi area of Lagos, following the killing of a mother of five by her husband. The suspect, Sogei Jafairu, who hails from Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo state, was suspected to have committed the act for ritual purpose. He was said to have returned home Thursday evening, after spending one week outside. His unsuspecting wife, Roselyn , who was a trader at Ijora market, prepared food for members of the family. Jafairu and Rose  see Rose lifeless body after the cut ..................................

Big, Bold and Beautiful actress, Ireti Osayemi-Adeoye, who is married to movie producer Bakky Adeoye walk hand in hand to an event few days ago.

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki also join the world to wish the next generation, happy children's day.

Comedian Ali Baba will not 'kee' me with laughter. See Ali Baba's own 6 pack, according to him, 'I can not come and kill myself'

Manchester United unveils former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho as the new coach for the club.

Amara is the pretty wife of football legend, Kanu Nwankwo, today is her 30th birthday. Even after 3 lovely kids, she still look amazing. Happy 30th birthday to beautiful Amara.

This picture say a lot about the Children's day, here is Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari's way of telling the children to be hopeful even thou they are not smiling.

Nollywood Yoruba actors, Adedimeji Lateef and Olatayo Amokade a.k.a Ijebu on set, both make-up as a lady. I need to watch out for this movie. Lateef and Ijebu on set of a new movie 

When you hit Baba Ijebu's $100 million. Seems Davido just hit a jackpot here.

Dubai is now the new Wedding Venue for Nigerian celebrities as Beat FM, Lagos OAP, Tolu Oniru, a.k.a. Toolz will be walking down the aisle with her long time boyfriend  Captain Demuren this weekend in Dubai.. Toolz was spoted with Eminado queen Tiwa Savage getting their nails fixed in preparation for the white wedding. The two got engaged last year. Congratulations. Tiwa Savage and Toolz 

Damian Marley is one of the son's of Late Jamaican Raggaestar, Bob Marley. See his long dreads after many years.

Eccentric media personality, Denrele Edun and former Big Brother Africa housemate, Samantha Jansen are set to host the Mockingbird Records edition of the quarterly event, ‘Cruise & Chillz’. Every quarter, the ‘Cruise & Chillz’ event features worthy brands/innovations and creates a fun atmosphere for networking and relaxation among celebrities.

Sheriff, a.k.a BigShef and his cute wife, the singer did a remix of her mum's song 'Gentle Lady' last year. BigSheff is Waka crooner Queen Salawa Abeni's son.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal, has disclosed that the Federal Government and the Ayuba Wabba-led faction of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has agreed to set up a 16 man committee that will work out the new minimum wage for workers. Speaking after a meeting between Labour and the Federal Government yesterday in Abuja, the SGF said the committee will also work on palliatives that will soften the effects of the recent hike in the pump price of fuel.

United Kingdom (UK) and Australia yesterday jointly deported 40 Nigerians for immigration offences. The deportees, comprising men and women, arrived at the Hajj camp area of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 7:25am on a chartered aircraft. It was learnt that the chartered aircraft with the registration number ZTA-4741 had on board 36 Nigerians – 29 males and seven females.

A Lagos Island Customary Court on Wednesday dissolved the 17-year-old marriage between a transporter, Haruna Amunikoro, and his wife, Alimotu, after he complained that his wife built a house without informing him.  Granting the husband’s request, the court President, Mr Awos Awosola, said that the effort of the court to reconcile the parties had failed, as Amunikoro insisted on divorce. “The marriage between the two parties is hereby dissolved with effect from today in accordance with the Lagos State Customary Court Law, 2011, Order 3, Rule 7, as amended. 

Multichoice Cable television (DSTV) has removed popular transgender reality television programme, “I am Cait’’ form E Entertainment Channel following complaints by Nigerians. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the company. The top television company succumbed to pressure from the Nigerian market, adding that the docu-series had been removed from the DSTV channel 124 and GOtv channel 24.

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, Wednesday, described the recent increment in the pump price of petrol as one of the gifts of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians to celebrate his one year in office, saying the president’s one year in office as “a colossal waste.” In a statement titled; “Petrol Price Increment as Buhari’s 1st Year Anniversary Gift to Nigerians” which he personally signed, the governor said the Federal Government was indirectly collecting N58.50 naira tax from suffering Nigerians on each litre of petrol they buy.” The statement read; “Despite his electoral promise to reduce petrol pump price from the N87 per litre that he met it, President  Muhammadu Buhari increased the price to N145! With this increment, Buhari has further impoverished Nigerians. “Nigerians should be reminded that on April 14, 2015, President Buhari’s ally and former Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Prof. Tam David-West, told Nigerians that Gen. Mohammed Buhari (who was then Presid...

A university graduate posted to Benue State by the National Youth Service Corps, Ifiemi Igali, has been found dead in Lagos, three days after he got missing in Bayelsa State. The 22-year-old Batch A, Stream 2 awaiting corps member had left Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Thursday to collect his result at a university in Delta State, where he studied Geography and Environmental Management.

The 28-year-old Ibadan-based female lawyer, Yewande Oyediran who is being accused of killing her husband, Lowo Oyediran, in Ibadan, on Tuesday insisted she had no hands in her husband’s death. This denial follows her appearance before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo state capital.

The 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians Reality' TV star, Kim Kardashian-West was among guest at the Vogue 100th Anniversary party.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled that the immediate past National Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, has a case to answer. Metuh had approached the court to dismiss his trial at the federal high court for allegedly receiving 400 million naira from the office of the former national security adviser, sambo dasuki.

The appeal Court sitting in Abuja has denied a bail application filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Mr Kanu had asked the court to determine whether or not Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court was right in making his dual citizenship an excuse for refusing him bail.

Following the Saturday Nation's report about a mother of triplet, Mrs Idowu Yusuf, who was abandoned by her husband, because she had multiple births, relief has come her way after the report. The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, (whose birthday is also today) visited the nursing mother and her babies on Tuesday, at their residence, No 4, Agesinjaweifa Street in Agbado-Okeodo LCDA of the State. She donated cash and other gifts to the woman and her babies whose husband had absconded due to hospital bill and other salient domestic expenses. Some of the Items also donated apart from cash gift, were beverages, carton of baby food, diapers, detergent, to mention but few.

It is not likely that Manchester United are going to announce  Jose   Mourinho as its new coach as the management are still in talks with him. All fingers still crossed.

Edo State Government has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the new Oba of Benin, with effect from 29th April, 2016. The confirmation was conveyed in a letter dated 24th May, 2016 signed by the Secretary to State Government, Prof Julius Omozuanvbo Ihonvbere, OON. Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa: approved to become new Benin Oba