Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said the takeover of the National Assembly by security operatives earlier in the day was a gross violation of constitutional order.
He said the the development was not authorised by the Presidency.
Osinbajo’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, made the Acting President’s position known in a statement made available to journalists.
He promised that all persons within the law enforcement apparatus who participated in the siege would be identified and subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.
“Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has described the unauthorised takeover of the National Assembly complex earlier today as a gross violation of constitutional order, rule of law and all acceptable notions of law and order.
“According to him, the unlawful act, which was done without the knowledge of the Presidency, is condemnable and completely unacceptable.
“By this statement, Professor Osinbajo is consequently assuring Nigerians that all persons within the law enforcement apparatus who participated in this travesty will be identified and subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.”
Wizkid took to Twitter early this morning to reveal what fans think might be the release date for his upcoming album ‘Made in Lagos.’
He has since deleted the tweet on his page.
See his tweet below:
Months ago Wizkid announced during an interview after his sold-out concert at the London O2 Arena, that there was a 10-track album on the way with no additional features. He declared that the project will be “just pure Wizkid”.
‘Made in Lagos’ if and when eventually released will be his fourth album released since his 2011 debut album, ‘Superstar’.
We can’t wait for the release as the album is set to blow the minds of his fans and even music lovers generally.
On Tuesday, Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele hit five million followers on Instagram.
The 41-year-old took to the social media platform to celebrate her followers while saying it is time to use the number of followers to collect money from the bank.
“5m followers!!! Oya legoooo!!! My fans are badder than yours love you guys!! Thanks for always supporting my works!! May God bless you all. Now time to go use this number of followers to collect money from the bank,” she wrote.
Apart from humans, a dog has been considered to be a man’s best friend but for flamboyant Nigerian Big Man, Mompha, his best friend is quite different from the popular belief.
The Nigerian businessman, whose real name is Ismaila Mustapha showed off wads of dollar on his Instagram story today.
He captioned the photo ; My best friend
Photo Below ;
Ismaila is the owner of Mompha Bureau De Change, Lagos Island Nigeria and he is renowned for always showing off wads of cash (most times, hard currency) and his much publicized beef with fellow Nigerian Big Boy, Hushpuppi.
Ismaila once said:
Well, I never wanted a million dollar face with a dollar in my pocket, That’s fame. I always want millions of dollars in my bank and I careless if nobody knows who I am.
Beyonce and Rihanna both landed the September issue cover on separate editions of Vogue.
Rihanna on the British Vogue, while Beyonce was on the American Vogue.
This left fans drawing comparisons between their covers when both women sported elaborate floral arrangement hats for their photo shoots.
Instead of a standard flower crown, Rihanna and Beyoncé graced the iconic issues wearing huge hats with blooming peonies, roses, orchids and more gorgeous flowers.
Hours after Beyoncé’s cover dropped, the Twitterverse started comparing the singer’s cover to Rihanna’s British Vogue cover which debuted last week.
We reported earlier today about Cee-C receiving an acid threat message from a yet to be identified person over grudge borne from the aftermath of the BBNaija reality show.
The troll alleged that Cee-C pays people to troll both Alex and Tobi, Inspite of the fact that Tobi has moved on from her.
Well, her ‘fresh air’ and alleged love interest, Leo has spoken on the issue and he has this to say to the troll;
“You’re threatening child of grace in Lagos where one of her allies is a true Lagosian.”
You’re threatening child of grace in Lagos where one of her allies is a true Lagosian.
— Leo Babarinde Dasilva (@SirLeoBDasilva) August 7, 2018
Cardi B, who just welcomed her first child weeks ago, has revealed she’s suffering from postpartum depression.
The 25-year-old rapper said she was left feeling emotional for no reason.
The Bodak Yellow hitmaker wrote:
This postpartum sh*t is annoying. Like I been emotional all fucking day for no reason.
“She previously told fans: “I wish I could show you my face but a bitch look f***ed up in the game! Like, my hair’s f***ed up. My eyes are so dark and puffy. Like, I’m wild pale like a bitch looking like she got jaundice. But I just really want to say thank you to everybody … I’m just been so busy and so tired and in like a different world, a different dimension – I like it like that. It’s doing so good…”
“Let me get back to this mommy thing. Let me tell y’all something. No matter how many books y’all read, advice y’all get, y’all will never be ready for mommy mode.
Cardi is not the only ‘celebrity mother’ suffering postpartum depression’ as Lawn Tennis superstar, Serena williams also revealed she still suffers it.
She made this revelation just one week after she was handed the worst defeat of her career during the opening match of the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic.
In an emotional Instagram post Monday, the mother of Alexis Olympia Ohanian revealed she was in a bit of a “funk” last week, and this was because, lately, she has been guilted by the feeling that she has not been a good mum to her daughter.
Lagos Zone 2 Police PRO, Dolapo Badmus decided to spend her birthday with Kirikiri inmates after a Thanksgiving at Testimonial Place.
She commended the inmates for being in high spirits despite being incarcerated.
She said to the inmates “I am very happy standing in front of you all to celebrate my birthday, I was a bit surprised and disappointed today because I thought here I would meet people who are depressed and not looking happy, but the reverse is the case and I am happy. Prison is not your permanent home. Always have the belief that you would get your freedom one day”
She also advised them to always follow the Prison’s rules and regulations so that they can eventually regain freedom.
Dr. Umar Faruq Umar, the Emir of Daura has declared that the people from President Buhari’s hometown are hungry and not getting enough from the Federal Government.
Umar stated this when he received the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Audu Ogbeh at his Daura palace, on Monday.
He also urged Ministers appointed by Buhari to reciprocate the gesture by coming to the aid of the people of his constituents through developmental projects and farm inputs.
The Emir noted that Buhari’s Ministers were not doing enough to assist his hometown, Daura with viable projects.
He said, “Buhari by his nature will not influence the siting of any projects in Daura. But his Ministers who benefitted from his appointment should reciprocate by bringing developmental projects to Daura, his birthplace.
“It is a call to duty for the Ministers to make provision in their Ministry’s budget of ensuring that Daura benefitted immensely from Buhari administration. “If the Ministers failed to site any projects to Daura, they have betrayed the President and people of Daura.
“Like the Rice production in Kebbi State. Katsina has prospects in rice production and irrigation farming.
“Katsina has dams and irrigation sites like Sabke, Jibia, Zobe, Daberan, Mai Ruwa dams and if utilized and reciprocated has potentials of feeding the state and it’s neighbours.
“I urge you to go back, look inwards and search for what, how you can assist people of Daura. Daura is faced with the absence of projects for its development and its people are hungry and need federal government assistance.”
A baby girl born without eyes, Kensley Ayanna has already clocked one year. She suffers from a rare genetic condition called Anophthalmia.
Born on March 15, 2017, Kensley’s parents( who are yet to be married) never knew of such genetic condition. They were excited that they were having a baby and looked forward to the latest addition.
Friends organised baby shower for the mum Kiara Shanee and it was so colourful.Then, the expected delivery day and she was delivered of a very cute baby girl. That marked the beginning of a journey for all of them.
Narrating her story, Kiara recalled and wrote on her Instagram page:
“When we found out I was having a baby girl, I was so excited and started planning her whole life out in my head. Dance schools, gymnastics, modelling etc.
“All cute things that little girls do. Andto top it off, my best friend proposed to me, taking the next step to making our family one! Life was looking up and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. I ate all kinds of healthy foods, drank the best water, Google was life and avocado became my best friend lol. The day came on 3.15.2017 at 5:34am after having labour pains for almost two days.
“It was a natural and easy birth and God blessed me with a beautiful baby girl— Kensley Ayanna.
“But I noticed something. It was a big lump under her left eye and her eyes were swollen.
“I asked the nurses and doctors I saw that day and everyone told me it would go down, not to worry about it.
“But I pressed on because I wanted her to open her eyes.. to see me and her dad.
“The next day we were hit with heart breaking news. “We didn’t find any”, is what they said to us. My heart fell to my stomach. My fiancé broken like never before.
“In an instant it pulled us closer together. With my mom by my side, they helped me to be STRONG.
“I had no other choice. It felt like a dream. My baby girl has a rare genetic disorder called Anophthalmia (born without eyes). Like what? Why me? Why her? But I soon realized what was best for her was me and what was best for me was her!
“Today I no longer have those questions. God makes no mistakes. During ultrasounds she would cover her face or turn her head because she was meant to be here.
“I will treat my daughter as normal because she is normal.
A healthy baby girl who has the advantage of not seeing the ugliness in the world the way I do.
“To meet and love someone for who they are, not what they see. To surpass all limitations and expectations. Kensley will have to work a little harder but yes, I will see to it as her mother that NOTHING stands in her way. For now my eyes are hers and I will show my daughter nothing but love…” (sic)
Already, the baby has gone through five eye procedures which would remove old socket expanders (what you all see that’s in her sockets) and replacing them with bigger ones. According to her mum, as she grows, she will need bigger ones.
Reverend King, who is currently incarcerated in prison has his campaign posters already flooding the streets.
The convicted prisoner is said to be running for the Presidency in the 2109 election under the platform of the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA).
The General Overseer of Christian Praying Assembly (CPA), was was arraigned on September 26, 2006 on a six-count charge of attempted murder and murder.
He was sentenced to death by hanging in 2007 by Justice Joseph Oyewole at a Lagos High Court tried for murder of a church member, Ann Uzoh.
The judgement was upheld by the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division and finally affirmed by Justice Sylvester Ngwuta of the Supreme Court in 2016.
But according to a Brazil-based church leader, Rt Rev Ernest King, many Nigerians have been going to the prison in Sokoto to mount pressure on Rev King to come and contest and deliver the country.
According to a report by Newsmakers in February (during Rev. King’s birthday celebration), Ernest King said:
“This is the man that has solution for Nigeria. He prophesied about Nigeria’s case 18 years ago, that the country will come to a stage where there will be no solution. He said that he would be somewhere resting and they would bring the issue of Nigeria to him for him to solve for them.
“That was how they went to the prison about two months ago pleading that he should come and take over Nigeria. He had prophesied this 18 years ago.
“If Rev King should be allowed to handle Nigeria under 5 years, Nigeria will be one of the best countries in the world.”
He added:
“This is the man that has solution to every problem on Earth, but Nigerians don’t know what God gave them. The wicked and occult people want to kill him, but it’s impossible. As he told them in the Court on that day, there’s no rope on Earth that can enter Rev King’s head.”
Nigeria’s acclaimed fastest rapper, Uzikwendu with the stage name simply known as Uzi, puts out the musical video for his latest single titled “Lamba”.
On this Irock classic produced tune, Uzi matches up with his previous standards. Enjoy Lamba video below as directed by Stanz Visuals.
Alapomeji Record presents a new record from Ace Musician, 9ice, and it is titled “Promise And Fail”, produced by ID Cabasa.
The new record titled “Promise & Fail” is produced by longtime friend and associate, ID Cabasa. The song is a number which raises the issues of the society like the failed promises made by the Nigerian government.
Olayode Juliana, a.k.a Toyo Baby in Jenifa Diary has revealed that a possible wedding might be happening between her parents who has been separated for 17 years.
Juliana shared the good news of how she and her siblings tried to unite the couple after several attempts and finally God made it possible.
The Actress is popular for featuring in Funke Akindele’s ”Jenifa’s Diary” as Toyo baby, after which she wrote her first book ”Rebirth”.
Check out her lengthy post below:
WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING❤?❤ I know that my Rebirth Fam @rebirthnetwork would be able to relate more with what I am about to share. Gosh where do I start? My heart is racing…I still can’t believe it. I have prayed for it to happen for 17 years. At some point, I stopped praying about it because nothing changed, things only got worse.
My elder sisters called for a meeting, and between us, we wanted to reconcile my mum and dad but we didn’t tell them about it. I was so afraid. I wondered if they would come or if our plans to bring them back together would work. So, three days before the meeting, I started praying about it. I started imagining them together. I was just doing everything by faith.
On Sunday morning, I had cold feet. I was so afraid. “God, please do it this time”, was my prayer when I entered my late sister’s house for the meeting. It was a VERY long process but yaaaaaaaay THEY MADE UP ??? They hugged each other and looked into each other’s eyes and started laughing. Then my mum started crying and my siblings and I joined in the tears of joy…
I’m still in shock. So fam, wedding bells are ringing ?? oh THERE IS NOTHING GOD CAN NOT DO. DON’T STOP PRAYING. DON’T STOP BELIEVING. HE WILL DO IT IN HIS OWN TIME… I join my faith with everyone whose parents are divorced or separated for whatever reason and I declare that the same God who answered my prayer after 17 years will do yours if you so desire (Amen) Ankara Top @irenestitches #GODSTILLANSWERSPRAYERS #GODISALWAYSGOOD #WITHGODNOTHINGISIMPOSSIBLE #WEDDINGBELLS
She made this revelation just one week after she was handed the worst defeat of her career during the opening match of the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic.
In an emotional Instagram post Monday, the mother of Alexis Olympia Ohanian revealed she was in a bit of a “funk” last week, and this was because, lately, she has been guilted by the feeling that she has not been a good mum to her daughter.
“Although I have been with her every day of her life,” Williams wrote on Instagram,
“I’m not around as much as I would like to be. Most of you moms deal with the same thing. Whether stay-at-home or working, finding that balance with kids is a true art.”
Read the full note:
Last week was not easy for me. Not only was I accepting some tough personal stuff, but I just was in a funk. Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom.
I read several articles that said postpartum emotions can last up to 3 years if not dealt with. I like communication best. Talking things through with my mom, my sisters, my friends let me know that my feelings are totally normal.
It’s totally normal to feel like I’m not doing enough for my baby.
We have all been there. I work a lot, I train, and I’m trying to be the best athlete I can be.
However, that means although I have been with her every day of her life, I’m not around as much as I would like to be. Most of you moms deal with the same thing. Whether stay-at-home or working, finding that balance with kids is a true art. You are the true heroes.
I’m here to say: if you are having a rough day or week–it’s ok–I am, too!!! There’s always tomm!
Only last week, she lost her opening match of the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic last Tuesday night to Johanna Konta, 6-1, 6-0, a match that lasted only 52 minutes. On Saturday, she pulled out of this week’s Rogers Cup in Montreal, citing personal reasons.
Now, she speaks about her battles since giving birth to her daughter and working to be the best athlete she can be.
OAP Freeze fiancee Benedicta Elechi recently turned 40, and they celebrated with a birthday dinner at the Southern Sun hotel in Ikoyi last weekend.
Daddy Freeze and Benedicta Elechi have a son together after their relationship started a few years ago following the crashes of their marriages.
Freeze has two children from a previous marriage while Benedicta has three children from a previous marriage.
Supported by proud partner Daddy Freeze as well as their children, Benedicta Elechi’s 40th birthday dinner was also attended by former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, Maria Elechi, Louie Duke, Slim Olobe Arije, Mannie and Grace Essien, Captain Stilo Oni, Captain Usoro and Dami Essien, Irene Iwerebon, Fifi Oniwo and more.
Birthday girl Benedicta slayed in an electric blue dress.
A rich man, identified as Karabo John Moa has taken to Facebook to narrate how a lady turned him down for showing up for a date in his truck, rather than his expensive fleet of luxurious cars.
According to him, it has happened on three different occasions and it is just to show the materialistic nature of most women who will prefer you present yourself as a classic well-to-do individual.
According to him, it has happened on three different occasions and it is just to show the materialistic nature of most women who will prefer you present yourself as a classic well-to-do individual.
Just Got Back From the Shortest Date I’ve Ever Been On These Materialistic Ladies They see you in a Merc 1st Date,I Go Pick Her up in one of My Bakkies instead of my Merc I’ve Done it 3 Times now and all 3 times,Soon as I pull up at the gate,They Turn Around and Walk Away. She Says to me “You Don’t Take me Seriously ne ” The Security Guard at her Complex Gate and I had a Good Laugh … All Three Occasions I probably would’ve paid the Bill,So I actually Saved money I Ain’t Saying She a Gold Digger but she ain’t messing with no Broke Niggas #StayWoke#TheyWillDribbleYou
Nollywood Actress and born again Christian, Tonto Dikeh has been embroiled in a sexual scandal with South African Pastor, Shepherd Bushiri.
The actress was called out on Instagram by two social media users after she posted a photo of the pastor to “welcome” him.
She wrote, “Welcome home papa we celebrate you.”
Reacting, one of the users mentioned her handle to accuse her of going to South Africa to meet with the clergyman.
The user identified as James Mimi alleged that the actress got intimate with the pastor in exchange for N18 million and refused to settle one Lady Golfer who facilitated their meeting.
He then cursed the Pastor and the Actress for “fooling” everyone into thinking they are born again.
A Naval Officer attached to the Nigeria Navy base, Apapa, Lagos, identified as Kingsley Uzokwe has bragged that no one in Nigeria can bring him down because he is above the law.
He said this after assaulting a lady yesterday in Lagos.
The incident happened in front of Abees Place, long the Lekki-Epe expressway.
According to reports, the victim, Bolanle Dairo, had gone for a bridal shower holding at Abees Place.
However, on getting to the venue, there was no space left to park her car, so she decided to park right opposite the venue.
But about 20 minutes later, she was summoned to move her car as the owner of the building claimed that the car was touching his flower.
Dairo allegedly obliged and apologized to the four men gathered behind her car, only for Uzokwe to pour the drink he had in his hands, on her face. He was also said to have grabbed her and gave her some slaps.
She was struggling to breathe, trying to phantom what was happening, with no help from the three other men. It was gathered that the Colonel even went as far as whipping her with a wire cord.
Upon breaking free, the victim proceeded to report at the nearest police station, but the suspect was no where to be found when the police visited the scene. His wife, however, later called Dairo to apologize and reveal that she also faces same with Uzokwe.
The wife of Paul Okoye of the defunct Psquare group, Anita Okoye bit more than she could chew when she attempted to join the private page of sex therapist, Jaaruma.
Jaaruma has put the wife of Nigeria’s pop act Paul Okoye on blast for secretly seeking her help by trying to join her VIP page on instagram.
Jaaruma who is known for being blunt on her page shared the screenshot of Anita Okoye requesting to join the VIP page of the sex therapist where details and videos of clients using their products are reportedly posted.
According to Jaaruma, Anita follows the public page with a private account not opened in her real name, and after been thrilled by her products, seeks to join the VIP page where everything is costly but confidential.
“If you can’t celebrate me in public don’t come to me in private” the Northerner said as she openly dragged the celebrity wife.
The Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Chikwe Ihekweazu says that Nigeria needs N4 billion to tackle infectious diseases.
Ihekweazu said this at the launch of Alliance for Epidemic Preparedness and Response (A4EPR) in Lagos. The launch of A4EPR is aimed at getting major stakeholders in the health sector to combat infectious diseases.
The mission of the group is to seek a way forward in bringing intervention to the risk of infectious diseases, draw attention to the need of innovative partnerships in health emergency. The group also seeks to introduce to the private sector and key stakeholders to the alliance of A4EPR and secure forward commitment and pledge of private sector toward health security.
The NCDC boss, who stressed the need for urgent moves to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, said “Nigeria actually needs about N4 billion to combat infectious diseases. This does not mean that all the monies must come from government; the private sector has a role to play.
“There is the need for financial assistance in critical segments of combating infectious diseases such as infrastructure and equipment which needs about N1.8 billion. The infrastructure and equipment are responsible for the machines and test variables while we also need response and logistics of about N700 million. In Emergency Stockpile, we need N600 million, for Technology and Innovation segment, we need N600 million, Capacity Development needs N200 million, while Advocacy and Community engagement will require N100 million.” Ihekweazu said that the agency was mandated with the task of enhancing the countrys preparedness and response to epidemics.
He added that “we are responsible for the prevention, detection and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases. The core mandate of the NCDC is to detect, investigate, prevent and control diseases of national and international public health importance. We played leading role in the response to the outbreak of Lassa fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis Cholera, Yellow Fever and Monkey Pox. For now, we need to be deliberate in our actions because we are not sure of the next outbreak, so we need to have all the facilities intact and also get enough funding.”
Cynthia Cherop, a student at the Eldoret based Moi University, Kenya, has confessed to have stolen Sh70,000 from her mother’s two bank accounts, which she entirely spent on her boyfriend.
Ms Cherop pleaded guilty to stealing the money from Barclays and National banks before spending it with Josephat Ng’ang’a. She has told a court session that she bought second hand (mitumba) clothes for her business.
Barclay’s Bank’s CCTV captured the two love birds leaving the bank after withdrawing the money. The boyfriend would later threaten the mother of his girlfriend (Mrs Milka Chebosisi Sitati) of thorough beating if she would talk of it.
Ng’ang’a denied the attempts of assaulting Ms Cherop’s mother, and was released on a Sh30,000 cash bail.
Chief magistrate Francis Andayi said it was unfortunate that the accused stole the money to spend with her boyfriend whom her mother did not approve of.
However, two of Ms Sitati’s brothers pleaded with the court to release Cherop to them since her mother did not want to see her. They said they wanted her to continue attending college.
State prosecutor Solomon Naulikha asked the court to treat the accused as a first offender and was not opposed to her being ordered to serve probation term.
Beyonce shared intimate details about her life in the latest issue of Vogue magazine (read here).
The mother-of-three spoke to Clover Hope about her ancestry, her journey, and her heritage.
Speaking on her journey, she said:
I come from a lineage of broken male-female relationships, abuse of power, and mistrust. Only when I saw that clearly was I able to resolve those conflicts in my own relationship. Connecting to the past and knowing our history makes us both bruised and beautiful.
I researched my ancestry recently and learned that I come from a slave owner who fell in love with and married a slave. I had to process that revelation over time. I questioned what it meant and tried to put it into perspective. I now believe it’s why God blessed me with my twins. Male and female energy was able to coexist and grow in my blood for the first time. I pray that I am able to break the generational curses in my family and that my children will have less complicated lives.
Speaking on her family, on the legacy her mother passed on to her, and the one she intends to pass on to her children, the 36-year-old said:
My mother taught me the importance not just of being seen but of seeing myself. As the mother of two girls, it’s important to me that they see themselves too—in books, films, and on runways.
It’s important to me that they see themselves as CEOs, as bosses, and that they know they can write the script for their own lives—that they can speak their minds and they have no ceiling.
They don’t have to be a certain type or fit into a specific category. They don’t have to be politically correct, as long as they’re authentic, respectful, compassionate, and empathetic. They can explore any religion, fall in love with any race, and love who they want to love.
I want the same things for my son. I want him to know that he can be strong and brave but that he can also be sensitive and kind. I want my son to have a high emotional IQ where he is free to be caring, truthful, and honest. It’s everything a woman wants in a man, and yet we don’t teach it to our boys.
I hope to teach my son not to fall victim to what the internet says he should be or how he should love. I want to create better representations for him so he is allowed to reach his full potential as a man, and to teach him that the real magic he possesses in the world is the power to affirm his own existence.
Singer 9ice’s ex-wife, Toni Payne who got divorced about 7 years ago is staying single till she finds her forever love.
She wrote:
“Staying Single till I find my forever love, a man who will love and cherish me, loyally and faithfully for an entire lifetime because I deserve nothing but the best. For real… Hahaha.”
9ice and Tony Payne parted ways when rumours emerged that she had an affair with rapper, Ruggedman while being married to him.
The drama led to the exchange of diss tracks from loyalists of both parties including the major actors themselves.
9ice and Ruggedman later settled while Tony Payne relocated to the United States of America with the son she had with 9ice.
9ice, however, has put another woman in the family way.
