BBNaija’s Dee One outs Payporte, and it’s owner, Bassey

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October 25, 2018

Ahead of an upcoming tour to Gambia, Ghana, and Nigeria, the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a lunchtime reception at St James’ Palace for members of the British Nigerian, Gambian and Ghanaian communities.

And in attendance of the event was business tycoon, Femi Otedola‘s daughter, Temi Otedola cladded in a lovely African print outfit that she designed herself.

A happy Temi Wrote ;

‘A day spent with royalty // honoured to have been invited to a reception hosted by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall today’ .

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Meet Oluwatunmise Idowu, a 14-year-old Nigerian girl with an electric brain

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October 25, 2018

A 14-year-old Nigerian schoolgirl identified as Oluwatunmise Idowu has shocked media users and Nigerians at large, that she was tagged “the girl with an electric brain.”

Tunmise is currently being celebrated online and she’s got the internet buzzing.

According to multiple reports, Tunmise in 2016 solved 17 mathematical questions in 60 seconds, and got all correctly. This was on the Cowbellpedia TV quiz show, an impressive feat that earned her the nickname, ‘Electric Brain’.

A Twitter page @SplufikNG, who shared her incredible news online, posted her photo and wrote:

“Meet Oluwatunmise Idowu, 14-year-old girl who has been described as a scholar with an “electric” brain. In 2016, she solved 17 Mathematical problems correctly in 60 seconds, a record on Cowbellpedia TV-Quiz Show. The record is still unbroken till date.”

MFM Founder, Daniel Olukoya Slams Sowore With Fresh N2bn Libel Suit

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October 25, 2018

Omoyele Sowore, owner of Sahara Reporters Incorporation and Objective Media Group Limited has been slammed with a fresh N2 billion libel suit by the founder of the Mountain of Fire & Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr. D.K. Olukoya. In the suit filed before the High Court of Akwa Ibom State, Uyo, were listed as the 2nd and 3rd defendants.

According to the court papers, Sowore was accused of consistently tossing out publications that are slanderous to Pastor Olukoya’s person. Olukoya and his church are claiming N2 billion against the defendants for alleged aggravated libel and have asked the court for order compelling Sowore and his media platforms to pull down and erase each of the offending posts from the internet forthwith.

They are also praying for an order directing the defendants to tender written apology and retraction in form and content acceptable to the claimants and published prominently in Sahara Reporters online news media, on Facebook and in at least three nationally circulating newspapers and two international magazines, including TIME International.

In addition, the clergyman is asking the court to issue an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants by themselves, his agents, servants, privies or other persons howsoever called or described, from further making, publishing and/or disseminating libelous stories and statements against the claimants or any one of them.

The pastor also alleged that Sowore and Sahara Reporters on September 4th, 2018, made and posted a video recording of Sowore addressing a crowd of his purported political supporters on their respective Facebook pages under the heading “Breaking! Sowore Reveals Why MFM General Overseer Daniel Olukoya Is After Him, as He Arrives Lagos”. The video was published after the clergyman had filed a separate suit against Sowore and Sahara reporters.

In the said video, Sowore was alleged to have falsely and maliciously said to have spoken and published against the the clergyman and his church the following words inter alia namely:

“On Olukoya, very important because this is the latest that happened. I have done reporting on many cabals and you know in this country there are religious cabals, political cabals, traditional cabals and family cabals so I touched all of them not only Olukoya. Remember the one that was sleeping with a prostitute in Canada… It was then that he then went and looked for a Judge in Uyo. Imagine a man of God that is on Lagos – Ibadan Expressway now going to look for a judge in a case that doesn’t even involve them. My suspicion is that they found a judge who is probably a member of their Church who said that he will teach Sowore a lesson. That is not going to happen…”

No date has been fixed for hearing on the N2 billion libel suit.

“When it comes to black people, I think they’re all ugly,” — 16 year old African-American girl says she is white and hates blacks

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October 25, 2018

A 16-year-old African-American girl identified as Treasure, has shocked the whole internet, and the world as a whole after she was featured on Dr. Phil’s show to spill very racist things about black people.

Treasure, who apparently, is a black teen, has claimed she’s white, and she is “completely and utterly better than” African-Americans.

She says African’s are ugly and are all criminals.

According to her, she knows she’s white because she can feel it in her veins.

She added: “I have naturally straight hair. My nose is not giant like African-Americans. My lips are perfect, they’re not too big and they’re not too small.”

“My ears, I don’t have black people’s ears because they’re really giant.”

Se continued:

“Most African Americans speak Ghetto. When it comes to black people, I think they’re all ugly and I have nothing in common with them.”

“She added that black are mostly criminals and when she’s walking by the road and sees a black person, she crosses to the other side. She also said that black are mostly fat and she isn’t so she can’t be one of them.”

But she doesn’t agree with her mother or with Dr. Phil that she’s delusional.

Watch the videos below:

SA Rapper, HHP attempted suicide 3 times in 2015 before he died yesterday

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October 25, 2018

South African rap star Jabulani Tsambo, popularly known as HHP, attempted suicide 3 times in 2015 before he died yesterday. The cause of his death is shrouded in secrecy, leaving many suspicious that he may have committed suicide.

The veteran hip-hop star opened up during a 2016 interview that 2015 was a tough year for him and he attempted suicide 3 times. He said he was eager to end his life that he turned to an online suicide assist website to get information about suicide methods.

The rapper said the idea of ending his life first entered his thoughts after a therapy session with a professional left him feeling lethargic due to the medication. HHP explained that he also felt that his issues were not really resolved.

He said at the time:

I was thinking while my policies (life insurance) are still active, let me just go out. Fifteen minutes I should be done. An hour and a half later, nothing happens. I’m listening to the song on repeat now. I get out the car. It’s time to take the kids to school.

He said he tried again with an older car but still didn’t succeed so he turned to the suicide assist website again and it suggested using helium as a way of committing suicide. Ahortly after a fight with his girlfriend, he tried again when she wasn’t around, this time with helium, but it still didn’t work.

This failed attempt brought about a turning point in the rapper’s mind. He said it occurred to him then that if he really wanted to die, he needed to live first, and do all the things he’s always wanted to do and has been scared of doing.

Sadly, the rapper passed away on Wednesday afternoon, October 24. The cause of his death has not been revealed.

Olamide Gives Birthday Shout Out To Late Dagrin

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October 25, 2018

Nigerian music star and rapper Olamide sends tribute to late indigenous Yoruba rapper Dagrin, who lost his life in a ghastly accident eight years ago.

YBNL boss, Olamide took to his IG page to write a tribute to the late Dagrin in remembrance of his birthday.

Olamide wrote;

Happy G day Dagrin keep resting ? Shalewa sare wolewa suun sori bed mi yakata…… what’s your fav Grin line #TributeToDagrin

The late rapper Dagrin was born on October 25, 1987, which means he would have turned 31 today. The late Dagrin died in a deadly autocrash which sad incident happened in April 2010.

Borno state governor begs NYSC members not to seek redeployment from the state

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October 25, 2018

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has pleaded with corps members deployed in the state not to seek redeployment, assuring them of his government’s commitment to their welfare and security. He also told them that they are major stakeholders in the task of the development of the state.

He made the appeal in Katsina during the commencement of a three-week orientation for the 2018 Batch ‘C’ corps members deployed in the state. The orientation is taking place at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps training camp, Babaruga in the outskirts of Katsina State.

The Governor who was represented at the occasion by the Chairman of the Borno NYSC Governing council, Alhaji Mahdi Gazali, maintained that the state government still paid extra allowances to corps members deployed in the state, aside from monthly stipends being paid them by the NYSC.

According to him, the state still pays monthly allowances of N10,000 to all categories of corps members; N50,000 to paramedics graduates and N100,000 to corps members who are medical doctors.

The Governor said, “the orientation programme has been strategically and tactically designed to acquaint and indeed instill in you the requisite leadership qualities of discipline, teamwork, sacrifice, and tolerance to co-exist peacefully with others from different socio-cultural, religious and political backgrounds.

Therefore, I charge you all to avail yourselves with this great opportunity to imbibe and internalise these noble values and apply same in your daily contributions towards our nation-building.”

The Borno State Coordinator of the NYSC, Alhaji Rabiu Aminu, disclosed that as of Wednesday night, 1,354 corps members made up of 750 males and 604 females had reported at the orientation camp. The orientation programme is expected to end on November 12, 2018.

Super Eagles move up four places in new FIFA ranking

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October 25, 2018

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up four places in the latest FIFA ranking released by the world football governing body early Thursday morning.

On the latest ranking, the Nigerian national team are now on number 44 in the world and third on the African continent with Tunisia retaining their first position in Africa and number 22 in the world.

The Eagles’ four places rise was due to the back to back victories over Libya in the recently played Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Senegal are second in Africa and 25 in the world, while Congo DR, Morocco, Cameroon, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Egypt and Cote d’Ivoire complete Africa’s top 10 on the world ranking in that order.

Meanwhile, last month, Belgium joined France in becoming the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking’s first-ever joint leaders. Now the Red Devils are in sole possession of top spot, albeit by the narrowest possible margin – 1733 ranking points to Les Bleus’ 1732.

The top two remain out in front after a month in which each of them enjoyed a win and a draw, with Belgium and France beating Switzerland (8th, unchanged) and Germany (14th, down two) respectively in the UEFA Nations League and emerging with honours even from matches against the Netherlands (15th, up 2) and Iceland (36th, unchanged) respectively.

The Dutch, meanwhile, have risen on the back of a fine 3-0 Nations League win over their struggling German rivals, and other sides have also profited from success in the same competition. England (5th, up 1), for example, have swapped places with Uruguay (6th, down 1) after winning 3-2 away to Spain (9th, unchanged), while Norway (48th, up 4) have moved into the top 50 after back-to-back victories, and Russia (41st, up 5) have also maintained their recent momentum by staying top of Group 2.

Gibraltar (190th, up 8), though, were undoubtedly October’s biggest Nations League success story, and their first-ever competitive wins, against Armenia (101st, down 1) and Lichtenstein (182nd, down 4), are reflected in a record ranking position – and this month’s biggest rise.

The Gibraltarians are one of just six teams to have ascended more than five places, and the only team in Europe to have done so. The others all hail from Africa, where Egypt (58th, up 6), Madagascar (100th, up 6), Namibia (109th, up 7), Zimbabwe (110th, up 7) and Burundi (142nd, up 6) have all made significant gains on the back of strong results in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Police arrest Adamawa man who climbed billboard hanger with threats to commit suicide if Buhari doesn’t vacate his office

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October 25, 2018

The Adamawa state police command has arrested Lawan Faro, the man who climbed the billboard hanger in Yola, the state capital yesterday with threats of jumping to his death if President Buhari fails to resign.

Lawan said he would commit suicide if Buhari does not vacate the seat for Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidnetial candidate.

Speaking after his arrest, Lawan said,

At about 8:00pm, some soldiers came by in company of some people who claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was waiting for me, so I was convinced and I came down. They had a car parked waiting to take me to Atiku’s house, but unfortunately it was a trick because here I am, they brought me to Jimeta Police Station. But make no mistake about my demand; the moment I regain my freedom, I’ll be heading to a taller object, possibly a telecommunications mast, to carry out my threat.

Wizkid reacts after FEVER Video snagged 1 million views in 20 hours

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October 25, 2018

Nigerian superstar, Wizkid literally broke the internet with his FEVER video, shared on his YouTube page about a day ago and he has taken to his social media page to celebrate.

Wizkid’s FEVER video achieved the feat of reaching a million views in not more than 24 hours after its release on YouTube.

The singer, sharing a screenshot showing that he has a million views in 20 hours, wrote alongside it, “Wicked“

It’s no doubt that the PR stunt put into the video is what made it achieve this feat but really it’s quite fascinating that he is able to pull it off and set a record… isn’t that the point? to set a record?

Indeed, we need to give the singer and his team a round of applause for this… it’s quite a controversy.

Catholic priest under fire over beach picture with his staff (Photo)

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October 25, 2018

A Malawian Catholic priest has come under heavy criticism after his beach picture with one of his female staff hit the internet.

Rev. Father Charles Mukhalira Chiuta Dhlovu of Mzuzu Diocese had posed with Grace Mwiwa, during a party organised by the Church’s radio station, Tigawane FM, at Chikale beach.

However, many Malawians are calling him out over what they termed “an inappropriate pose.” Also, Mwiwa, a presenter at the station, was recently promoted and many believed it was influenced by the Father.

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Married man sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for posting his ex-lover’s nude photos on Facebook

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October 25, 2018

A Nigerian man, Ayan Olubunmi has been sentenced to two years in prison and a fine of N500,000 for posting nude pictures of his ex-lover on Facebook.

Ayan had been dragged before the court after Monica petitioned the office of Attorney General of the Federation AGF, Malami Abubakar. Counsel to the AGF, O.A. Oyewole had told the court during hearing of the suit yesterday October 24th, that Ayan, a married man had had an affair with Monica and that when she asked for the relationship to end, he Ayna threatened to release her nude photos which she sent to him online unless she pays him N200, 000. When she couldn’t fulfill his monetary demand, Ayan went ahead with his threat and released her nudes on Facebook.

While delivering judgement on the matter, the presiding judge, Justice Taiwo Taiwo, said Ayan was found guilty of committing the crime after evidence made available to the court was found as “incontrovertible proof that he willfully and maliciously committed the crime”. Describing the crime as disgraceful, very despicable and barbaric, Justice Taiwo said Ayan is guilty of violating Section 24 (1) of the Cyber Crime Act, 2015 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.

Justice Taiwo then sentenced Ayan to two years’ imprisonment, and a fine of N500,000 to be paid into the coffers of the Federal Government.

“I find this act of the convict highly disgraceful, very despicable and barbaric to say the least. He has behaved true to the saying that hell knows no fury than a lover ‘s scorn. I must say that the defendant who has a wife and children at home could find it easy to demean and embarrass a woman who was having an amorous affair with him. It is an act of meanness to attempt to, if he has not already tarnished the image and reputation of Asare Monica. The act of the convict is very strange in our society not to talk of in Aisegba-Ekiti and Ekiti State in general where there are very proud and educated men and women and the society is so closely linked together and everyone knows one another. The world has become a global village with the emergence of the social media. Who knows who would have seen the nude pictures?

“Justice in this case demands that people like the convict should be taught a lesson that would serve as deterrent to others who may like to behave in such manner. Under no circumstance must Asare Monica or any of her families and relatives be harassed by anyone. I therefore charge the Police to arrest anyone found to harass Monica or any of her relatives or families and friends.”

The presiding judge said the jail term takes immediate effect, adding that he had been lenient in sentencing the culprit as the punishment for his crime attracted a fine of N7 million and a three-year jail term according to the Cyber Crime Act. He said the court tempered Justice with mercy because of the pleas of the culprit’s counsel that he has a family and he is a first time offend

13-year-old rape victim gives birth to a set of triplets

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October 25, 2018

A teenager from Momostenango, Guatemala, identified as Francisca López Pérez was raped by a candy seller who she has not been able to identify, and she became pregnant with triplets, according to Univisión .

The 13-year-old, who did not know she was pregnant until she saw the changes in her body, gave birth last May, but both she and her children suffered from malnutrition. .

The triplets weighed about 1kg each and two of them were rushed to a hospital in the area, however, 25 days later, they died.

After childbirth, Pérez and the only survivor of the triplets, live in heartbreaking poverty, complicated even more because the child needs oxygen and must be taken to the hospital constantly. .

Pérez lives with her mother and seven other siblings in a house built with woods, according to the Observatory on Sexual and Reproductive Health of Guatemala.

Minimum Wage: NLC threatens to shut down Nigeria after November 6th

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October 25, 2018

The Nigeria Labour Congress has asked Nigerians to stock up on food as it will soon shut down the entire country. NLC said this in a communiqué issued at the end of an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council in Abuja on Tuesday.

In the communiqué signed by the President of the NLC, Ayuba Wabba, and its General Secretary, Dr Peter Ozo-Eson, the union directed all affiliate unions, state councils, civil society allies, the informal sector and other friends of workers and lovers of democracy to commence immediate mobilisation of their members.

The NLC berated the government for its ‘no work, no pay’ policy, adding that what should have been implemented was ‘no pay, no work’.

The statement added, “The NEC advised Nigerians to start stocking up food and other necessities of life as workers will ensure a total shut down of the country.

The NEC-in-session similarly condemned the government for its design/plan to clamp down on labour via selective and erroneous invocation of the ‘no work, no pay” clause in the Trade Disputes Act, noting that the right to strike is both a human and trade union right and cannot be abridged as it is what distinguishes a worker from a slave.”

The NLC maintained that the national minimum wage must be N30,000 even as it accused the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, of insincerity. It also kicked against the fixing of tenure for workers holding union executive positions in contravention of the provisions of ILO Convention 87.

The union added, “the prohibition or exclusion of non-card carrying members of trade unions from leading or being part of negotiation delegations of trade unions reminiscent of the Abacha military era.” It also resolved to organise a national day of mobilisation and sensitisation rallies for all workers to show their outrage and mourning in the 36 states of the federation and the FCT on October 30, 2018.

“The day will also be used to educate and sensitise Nigerians to the horrendous plight of workers and pensioners, the insensitivity and duplicity of the government on labour issues, and to protest the proposed obnoxious policies of government against organised labour,” the NLC said. The union asked workers to disregard the ‘no work, no pay’ policy even as it restated its resolve to embark on a strike if the national minimum wage is not reviewed upward by November 6.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has said it will not attempt to oppress or suppress the organised labour.

Why I Joined Buhari’s APC Campaign Train – Obasanjo’s Son Reveals

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October 25, 2018

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s son Olujonwo, has opened up on why he chose to campaign for Buhari ahead of 2019 election.

While speaking in an exclusive interview with PUNCH Newspaper, Olujonwo Obasanjo, the son of ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, opened up on why he officially joined the President Muhamamdu Buhari campaign organization, despite his father endorsing his ex-vice president, Atiku Abubakar.

Here are excerpts from the chat;

How close are you to your father?

He is my best friend; my truest confidant. I am his private handbag and I love and respect him very much.

Your father is influential both within and outside the country and means different things to different people depending on their political affiliations. How do you and other family members view him?

To us, he is just dad, not different from any other great dad.

How will you describe former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a father?

My father is a kind and affectionate father. He is a devoted father and a sweet and gentle grandfather. He is a great man to have on your side.

His work and politics took him away a lot when my older siblings were growing up. But he tried harder with us the younger ones. He has also tried to catch-up with my older siblings.

Sharing him with the world has not been easy. But it is the way he is built. It is the destiny that was thrust upon him by nature itself. He has worked as hard as any man in his situation to give as much of his time and moments to us his children.

To be honest, the last few years have been the best that we have had. Less public limelight has allowed more of a private relationship with us his children. I cherish these moments.

You recently declared support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term bid in contrast to your father’s choice of Abubakar Atiku for President in 2019. What is your reason for your decision and did you carry your father along?

I joined the APC long before the PDP was reconstituted and before Alhaji Atiku emerged as its standard bearer. So, there is no relationship between my APC membership and my father’s forgiveness of his former vice president.

I am a proud member of the APC because I am progressive by instinct and ideology and because I believe in the progressive instincts of those who lead our party. I believe that our nation is better served by a politics that is progressive, that is one that works for the progress of all citizens and not merely for the interests of a few in power.

President Buhari, like my father, is a man of great conviction. He loves his country and he is committed to reshaping it for the future. He is a man of great humour too, by the way. He is a man l truly value and l have highest regard for him because he is a strong man of high and uncommon integrity, doesn’t betray and very reliable. He is very passionate and sincere about providing for the general good of all for long term benefits.

I just happen to believe in the capacity and will of President Buhari, Vice President (Yemi) Osinbajo and the leaders of our party to reposition and transform our country for concrete greatness which will lead to enduring and lasting legacy of a great and better life for everyone in the future. It is no more than that.

Does being the child of ex-President Obasanjo put any burden on you in terms of societal expectations?

None! I don’t indulge in societal expectations. I prefer to spend my time building a life and a career brick by brick, like every other Nigerian.

Would you have wished your father is anything else but a soldier?

Absolutely not! I am very proud of my father’s walks. I love the Army. It is the one constant source of pride to our nation. It has been our one constant bulwark against great insecurity and disintegration. It is the Army that continues to bear the brunt of the war against terror and militancy. When you and I are lying asleep at night or going about our business in the daytime, it is our Army that keeps Boko Haram and other forces of disintegration from disturbing our peace and security. I have the highest regard for our forces both the military and the Police Force and their incredible accomplishments with limited resources. I am grateful that my father got the chance to serve that great institution to the highest level.

What do you think he wants to be remembered for?

My father does not indulge in such things. He is too busy getting the day’s job done to worry about how he will be remembered. History will do its own bidding.

Iceberg slim throws subtle shade, amidst breakup with Juliet Ibrahim

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October 25, 2018

Nigerian Rapper, Iceberg slim, whose relationship with Ghanaian Actress, Juliet Ibrahim recently came to an end, has taken to his instagram story to share deep words that just might suggest there is more story about what led to the breakup than what is already out.

The Rapper Wrote ;

When a toxic person can no longer control you, they’ll try to control how others see you. The misinformation will feel unfair, but stay above it,trusting that other people will see the truth,just like you did.

This is coming after Juliet Ibrahim confirmed their breakup in a recent interview.

Speaking at an event in Ghana, she said “I made it clear I was single. I am single.”

When asked he should be questioned for going back on his promise (to be with her forever), she insinuated, she left the relationship herself.

You don’t need to go for anybody. I carried myself.(laughs) When you are in love,you do crazy things and things happen.

When asked if cheating was the reason for their split, she said

I don’t know because they say and I hear all sorts of things but people close to me know what happened. I wouldn’t say because no matter what I respect the people that I have been with. We broke up on a mutual term.”

Music: Selebobo – Bola

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October 25, 2018

Multi-talented Nigerian music producer, singer and sound engineer Selebobo comes through with a new single ‘Bola‘ for all music lovers.

The MMMG artiste shows he is still a very good singer on his new tune.

DOWNLOAD MP3 HERE

Wizkid’s 3rd baby mama responds to troll mocking her over “Fever Video”

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October 25, 2018

This week has to be tagged “Wizkid’s week”, because he literally broke the internet.. and everyone can’t seem to keep calm.

The singer released an highly anticipated visuals to FEVER.. and it was brilliant! But controversial.

Wizkid is known for featuring Fine African video vixens in his video.. But this time he had just one ‘vixen’ in Fever video.. and it was Tiwa Savage, someone he tags as his best friend.

wizkid fever video — Wizkid and Tiwa Savage in “Fever Video”.

His third baby mama & manager, Jada Pollock has now responded to trolls who mocked her over his new video which features Tiwa Savage.

Jada is the mother of Wizkid’s third son, Zion and she was accused of not, in her usual way, promoting or even mentioning the video or song on her Instagram.

The first Instagram user asked “Jada we are waiting !Post the video on your page.”

She replied; “Please let it organically break the internet some more.Or do you want to advise me on how to do my job…”

When another told her “Supporting baby mama, how the fever video?”

She replied “Hope it breaks the internet today as planned”

Check out the screenshots below.

Wizkid and Jada have never really confirmed if they are in a relationship. But he has demonstrated undeniable love for their son, Zion.

63-year old Ethiopian president, Mulatu Teshome resigns

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October 25, 2018

President Mulatu Teshome of Ethiopia filed resignation request to the Ethiopian parliament today.

Teshome, who has been the East African country’s head of state since October 2013, submitted his letter of resignation to the Ethiopian parliament’s two houses. They are scheduled to consider his resignation.

The houses would eventually name his successor in a joint extraordinary session on Thursday. The joint extraordinary session of the Ethiopian parliament on Thursday “will deliberate on the president’s application for resignation and will elect a new president.’’ according to ENA news agency.

The president, who conducted his doctoral studies in international law at Peking University in China, was unanimously appointed as Ethiopia’s president on October 7, 2013 while he was serving as Ethiopia’s ambassador to Turkey. Teshome is a member of Oromo Democratic Party, one of the four member parties of the ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front.

His imminent resignation also came shortly after Ethiopian government’s cabinet reshuffle. The Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives, the Ethiopian parliament’s lower house, earlier approved the appointment of 16 new cabinet members upon the endorsement of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in which only four of the previous cabinet’s members remained in their positions.

Teshome, 63, had served in various high-level Ethiopian government offices and ministries as deputy minister of economic development and cooperation, minister of agriculture, and spokesperson of the house of federation.

Lai Mohammed denies reports saying Nigeria will attack Israel

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October 25, 2018

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Moahmmed, has denied ever threatening Israel, if the country fails to repatriate Nnamdi Kanu.

Lai Moahmmed refuted claims on social media that he threatened that Nigeria would attack Israel if they do not repatriate leader of the proscribed secessionist group IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.

Reports of Lai Mohammed making the threat was rife on social media in the last few days after Kanu who had gone missing since last year September, resurfaced online.

Speaking to state house correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting today October 24th, Lai Mohammed said

“I was in London when I heard the story about Nnamdi Kanu surfacing in Israel. I was not in a position to make any statement. But before I knew it, within a few hours, I saw my picture with a story saying that I had actually given Israel ultimatum to return Nnamdi Kanu otherwise, we will send them missiles. I just laughed.

It speaks to what we are talking about fake news because it is probably the biggest threat in the run-up to the elections. Having said that, I have nothing more to add to the issue of Nnamdi Kanu. At the appropriate time, the various authorities will make a statement about the issue of Kanu”.

“I didn’t kill my wife, I only slapped her” – Alleged wife killer, Lekan Shonde says

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October 25, 2018

The man who has been accused of beating his banker wife to death, Lekan Shonde, has denied killing her but admitted slapping her a day before her corpse was found.

Lekan Shonde is standing trial for the alleged murder of Ronke before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, Punch Metro.

It had earlier been reported that the 51-year-old Lekan allegedly beat his wife to death at their home in the Egbeda-Idimu area of Lagos State.

He was said to have locked the door on the corpse and their two children before the incident was discovered by a nanny and later reported to the police.

At the Wednesday proceeding, while being led in evidence by his counsel, Robert Clarke (SAN), Lekan told the court that he was provoked when he overheard his wife talking to her lover.

He said:

“On May 5, 2016, I heard my wife speaking to someone on the telephone, saying, ‘Kayode, you’re sweet; what did you use in sleeping with me?’

“I was furious, so I slapped her from behind; she fell as a result of the slap. She later stood up, held me and said she was sorry. She went into the room to have her bath.

“She had earlier asked me to buy moin-moin and pap. So, when she came out of the bathroom, she asked me about the moin-moin and I told her that I would take my own moin-moin with garri, while she had her own with pap.

“Thereafter, I went to bed. But she said she was going downstairs to play a bit.

“When I woke up at midnight, I met her on the couch and I asked why she was still there. She said she would join me later and I went back to the room.

“On that day, when I was going out, I saw her on the couch with her phone beside her; I just dropped her transport money like I normally do, locked the door with my own key and left for work.

“Around 4pm, my cousin came to my place of work and he told me that my father asked him to inform me of my wife’s death. I left immediately, but the gridlock on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway did not allow me to get to Oshodi until past 9pm. I went to my father’s place in Ladipo with my cousin.”

Wizkid’s Fever video breaks Nigerian YouTube record

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October 25, 2018

Fever video breaks Nigerian YouTube record

Wizkid has broken Nigerian YouTube record, as the ‘most watched video’ raking one million views in less than 24 hours.

The singer’s video has garnered over one million YouTube views, and still counting, 21 hours after it was released, thus beating Davido’s record.

Davido was a previous record holder, when “Assurance video” clinched 1 million views in 24 hours.

Fever Video features his ‘best friend’, Mavins Record singer, Tiwa Savage who plays his love interest in the video.

The video oozes so much romance and chemistry between the two artiste… and there’s one question on everyone’s lips… “Why did they not kiss already?”.

Shortly after the video was released, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Tee Billz and Don Jazzy all became a trending topic on Social media. The top 10 trends on Twitter were apparently about Wiz’ new video. Check the video here.

Wizkid also wrote the below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpUbdV-Bqmo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Fashola Says Nigeria Has Performed Better In Electricity Than PDP Did In 16 Years

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October 25, 2018

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday said the ‘APC led administration’ has done better in power generation, transmission and distribution than the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did in 16 years of its administration.

The former Governor of Lagos State explained that the achievements of the present government would be better felt if compared with the ‘realities’ it met on ground when it took over the reign of power in 2015.

Fashola Said ;

“If you do not define your goal against your reality, progress will be difficult to recognise, as to where we were in 2015, power generation was averaging 4,000 MW; transmission was averaging 5,000 MW and distribution was averaging 3,000 MW.

“As to what we promised, I stated in my very first public briefing in November 2015 that contrary to previous practice, we were committing to a journey; first of getting incremental power, with the plan to proceed to steady power, and ultimately get uninterrupted power.

“I made it clear that our intention was to improve your power supply experience gradually rather than discuss the megawatts as quantum of power, and that any reference to the megawatts would be measuring milestones of our progress in the journey of incremental power.”

According to Business Insider, 95 Million Nigerians live without electricity

Although Mr Fashola said the nation has “moved the needle forward” and there is progress, the government has not finished its work, he said.

“How far we can go depends on what those of you who will decide who forms the next government do when you vote.

You will compare our record of three years with what we met after the previous 16 (sixteen) years. If you compare our performance record in three years with the 16 – year record of the previous administration in the areas of Generation, Transmission and Distribution you will get the following instructive results: Incremental Generation of 1000MW per year against 4000MW in 16 years which amounts to 250MW per year; Transmission capacity improvement by 666MW per year against 5000MW in 16 years which amounts to 312.5MW per year ; and Distribution capacity improvement by 740MW per year as against 3,000MW in 16 years which amounts to 187.5MW per year.

“You will also compare the resources available to us in the last three years, with what was available over the previous 16 years. In addition, you will have to ask yourself whether you are running your generator for longer or shorter periods today, than in 2015; and also whether you are spending more to buy fuel for your generator than three years ago.

“Those of you who are well-meaning and right thinking know the answers.”

Mr Fashola explained, however, that there are people still unserved or not well served, adding that “the good news is that there is a mechanism put in place by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to monitor complaints by Consumers with a total of 166,543 complaints resolved out of 262,096 from January to June 2018.”

The minister said Nigerians will also have to compare this government’s plans for tomorrow with the plan of the others, in relation to prospects for the future.

Mr Fashola disclosed that by end of this year, another 945 MW will be ready for supply from the following power plants: Azura (450MW), AFAM IV (240MW), Kaduna (215MW) and Kashimbilla (40MW). In addition, he said, between 2019 and first quarter of 2020, Zungeru (700MW) and Okpai II (450MW), both totalling 1,150MW, should come into operation.

On distribution challenges, the minister said 11 companies that distribute power were sold to private investors and it is their responsibility, not that of government, to supply distribution equipment like breakers, transformers and meters.

Ooni of Ife denies promising marriage to US based lady, Elizabeth Odunlami

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October 25, 2018

A Nigerian lady based in the US, Elizabeth Odunlami, in a post shared on her Facebook page, accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of dumping her to marry Olori Naomi after he promised to make her his next Olori.

In her post which she has since deleted, Elizabeth accused the monarch of leaving her after a long term relationship for Olori Naomi who he married last Thursday.

She wrote,

Kabiyesi Enitan Ogunwusi, I’m thanking you for the disappointment after using my real biological name to execute your contract from Mr. John in California.
As a matter of fact, you promised me to be your next queen before Naomi, whenever i asked you if you have someone, you were always in denial.
On certainty, you told me that all your so-called spiritualists positively accepted me as your new queen, that shouldn’t listen to rumors, always communicating with me everyday promising me ticket to Nigeria soon.
Had it been that i knew you’re a liar, do u think that I’ll release all my personal informations to both you and your contractor that died in ghastly accident, you put tears in my naked eyes and give joy to Naomi after getting your plenty million contracts successfully and also told me after Olojo festival that you’re sending me ticket to board airline to Nigeria. If want to deal with you in America way, you’ll be arrested by USA, but for the sake of love that i have for YorubaLand, I’ll leave you with Judgement of God Oonirisa Oba Funfun Nene. For those making Jess of me on Facebook continue making Jess of me. I’m already successful and I’m a pillar. Nobody tackle with me. Vengeance is Lord between me and you Akande Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi. AdabiArojahadafun iwo ati PA ti mo designated to bring the contract to you at your lle-Ife palace. Idajo Olorun Esan a wo afin e soon wa mo wipe emi gangan ni atupa Jesu.

Reacting to the allegation, the monarch in a statement released by the palace’s director, media & public affairs, Moses Olafare, said the allegation is false and unfounded.

“While we sympathise with Miss Elizabeth Odunlami (if the identity is real) who obviously has become a victim of a fraudlent act perpetrated by a scammer disguising to be Ooni Ogunwusi, we find it pertinent to debunk this sacrilegious and unfounded allegation which is not unlikely to be another calculated ploy adopted by some unprovoked detractors using psseudo-identities. Good members of the public especially ladies are hereby cautioned against communicating with anyone presenting himself to be the Ooni Ogunwusi and swiftly report such a matter or person to the relevant security agencies.”the statement read

“Mommy I am famous” – RMD says as he’s warmly welcomed in Turkey

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October 25, 2018

Nollywood movie veteran, Richard Mofe Damijo popularly referred to as RMD is indeed quite a popular person and he’s proven this to us following a recent travel to Turkey.

Surprised by the warm reception he received on his visit to the country, the way he was respectfully welcomed by the Turkish people had him gushing on his Instagram page.

The actor shared a picture of a billboard the Turkish hosts had erected in his honour and that of two other people – on the board, the pictures of RMD and Ovation CEO, Dele Momodu and another lady were obviously displayed with the words “Welcome to Cappadocia“.

Elated by this, a joyful RMD shared the photo writing,

Oh wow Mommy see i made it. I am famous. There is actually a bill board welcoming me and my friends to the amazingly formed city of Capadocia. Yet my hosts say this is just the beginning of many surprises to come in this holy city in Turkey. My Turkish diary starts now.

“You’re mad Dee-one” – BBN’s Princess slams comedian for calling her ‘runs girl’

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October 25, 2018

Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Dee-one seems to be on a row this week with engaging in fights with his female colleagues as he’s been lambasted by Princess, just few days after he was slammed by Ifu-Ennada.

Just few days after he had a heated exchange with Ifu-Ennada on Instagram, something of the same sort has taken place between him and princess recently.

Sharing a video of her, promoting his upcoming show on his page, the comedian captioned it,

Pay homage to who?? Runs geh or Small girl with big God? ??

This of course, stirred up anger from Princess and then they had the exchange below,

“I want to f**k Wizkid, I’ve had dreams about it” — Nigerian lady shares

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October 25, 2018

Following the trending video of Nigerian singer, Wizkid’s song, Fever which featured his ‘best friend’, Tiwa Savage as his video vixen, a Nigerian lady has declared her want for the singer.

Dauntlessly taking to her Twitter page, the lady doesn’t seem to care about the reactions that’ll follow as she declared that she just wants to “f*ck” the singer.

According to Fumnanya, she’s had dreams about getting down with the singer and so, that’s all she’s about… She wrote,

I sha want to f*ck Wizkid, I’ve had several dreams about it . It was a madness

9 years after, Timaya reveals why he collected his car gift to Empress Njamah when they broke up (Video)

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October 25, 2018

Nigerian classic singer, Timaya has in a recent interview with controversial OAP, Daddy Freeze opened up on the real reasons why he collected his car gift to Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah after they broke up.

The duo were an item in 2008 but their relationship ended in 2009 in a highly publicized bitter spat that was filled with negative press and accusations – the result of their scandals made the news for years after their relationship ended.

In the interview, Timaya said the controversial ‘car‘ in question was a gift from another lady and when she found out that he had given it to Empress she wanted her car back and he simply demanded for the car to return to the owner.

Watch the full interview below,

Toke Makinwa reacts after watching Wizkid & Tiwa Savage’s steamy romance in ‘Fever’ music video

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