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In Photos: Meet Sosu Patrick, A Stylish Roasted Corn Seller Whose Photos Have Gone Viral.

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In Nigeria, we have the dapper looking windscreen washer, Abdullahi Olatoyan who goes about his daily business in a suit and tie, someone akin also resides in Ghana, a roasted corn seller, who also sells his petty trade in a suit and tie.

Mr. Sosu Patrick, who sells roasted corn on the streets of Accra was captured by Ghanaian photographer and health enthusiast, Kobby Blay.

Kobby who took the photos of the trader, 40 narrated to him how his business had started some five years ago after he had “a dream that this was going to be his breakthrough”.

“I have some other children too, and they are in school where I hail from,” “I have a quite a large farm and will soon complete my house.”

The corn seller is also very health conscious and believes he is probably Accra’s “best seller of good healthy roasted corn” as he doesn’t allow his customers to touch the corn until after they have purchased it from him.

“I don’t want my customers to blame me for cholera” he said

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“I Am The Most Popular Female Artiste In Africa” – Tiwa Savage

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Tiwa Savage has finally made her debut feature on Apple Music’s Beats 1 Radio, hosted by Hot 97’s radio presenter, Ebro.

In the interview which will go live later today in New York, the Mavin queen proudly noted that she is Africa’s most popular female artiste.

Recall that earlier on today, Davido’s interview with Ebro went live and he talked about his music and why he calls his genre ‘Afrofusion’, and not the popular Afrobeats. You can read up the interesting expository chat here .

Now, Tiwa Savage takes American listeners into her world of African music, but first, she corrects Ebro when he described her as the ‘most popular artiste on the continent of Africa .’

“Popular female ,” she set the records straight and then laughed. “ This sounds like I’m cocky. ”

However, Ebro noted that she works hard, hence is deserving of that massive crown. “Definitely. I work hard ,” Ms Savage agreed.

Ebro said Beats 1 Radio is bringing her to the world and would be promoting her records. “That’s what we are trying to do here,” Ebro said, adding, “We are trying to bring artistes to the world .”

“I feel like a superstar, ” the excited Mavin artiste revealed.

Dangote Drops Off List Of World’s 100 Richest Men – See New Position + New Net worth

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Following the crash of the naira, Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote group, has dropped off the list of the 100 richest people in the world.

Dangote was the 51st richest man in the world as at March 2016, but he had dropped to 101 as at the start of business on Monday.

Dangote, who owns the second largest sugar-refinery in the world, remains richer than Donald Trump, American billionaire presidential candidate, and Oprah Winfrey, US TV personality, who dubs as the second richest black woman in the world.

As at today, Dangote net worth is $11.1 billion, while Trump and Oprah are estimated at $4.5 billion and $3.1 billion, respectively.

The fall in the naira, as against the dollar, from about 198 to about 300, has eroded about a quarter of Dangote’s wealth, as he commits to investing heavily in Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria.

At the launch of the new foreign exchange regime on June 23, 2016, Dangote fell from 46 on the world billionaire list to 71, and has continued in that manner with the naira plunge.

According to Bloomberg billionaires, Dangote, who was worth $15.4 billion (N3.05 trillion) in March, is now worth $11.1 billion (N3.3 trillion) —richer in naira, but poorer in dollars.

The launch of Dangote refinery, the biggest greenfield refinery in the world, billed for 2018/2019 is expected to propel him into top 20 by 2019.

Dangote Cement, one of Dangote’s major investments in Nigeria, is the biggest company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, by market capitalisation, and the biggest cement producer in sub-saharan Africa.

The company however missed out of the 100 biggest companies in the world, according to Fortune 500.

Mo’Cheddah Dazzles In Lovely Make-up Photos.

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I guess she’s more in touch with fashion now than she is in music… but who knows?

Beautiful singer, Mo’Cheddah, who is featured in the latest edition of Genevieve magazine, alongside actresses, Adesua Etomi, Beverly Naya and vlogger, Sika Osei, slays in these lovely make-up photos.

The beauty rocks two different lipsticks… Which one’s your fave?

Chinese Man Condemned Online For Saving His Mother Over His Wife

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A Chinese man has been condemned online after choosing to save his mother from deadly floodwaters instead of his wife.

Gao Fengshou’s wife and mother of his children has now left him after the split second decision to put his parent first, The Times reported.

The decorator acted as flooding spread towards his village of Xingtai in the north China province of Hebei on July 20, telling his family to clamber on to the roof.

He then left to see his mother and, when he returned, his wife and family had vanished along with a bundle of cash.

According to The Times, Mr Gao said afterwards there was not time to make a choice between the two women.

He said: “I can’t imagine what went through her mind when I went straight for my mother.

“Abandoning my mother would be reprehensible, but leaving my wife behind would be unacceptable as well. I know she must be so disappointed in me.”

But hordes of people on Chinese social media have slammed his actions, the paper reported.

One wrote: “It’s no wonder she left him. Who would want a husband who you can’t rely on in dangerous circumstances?”

Flooding across Hebei and neighbouring Henan province in recent weeks has killed 164 people and displaced more than half a million others

Paul Okoye Confirms P-Square’s Reconciliation | Shares Photos.

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Days after his brother, Peter, disclosed that they had reconciled and also announcing that their elder brother is back at being the duo’s manager, Paul has also come out to confirm the motion.

Before his post, it was still unclear whether they had truly reconciled after Peter made the announcement – this was because Paul, didn’t say anything on the motion, not until now, as he shared throwbacks with one with the caption: “Family is everything

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Kudos to them though…

FG Deports 3 Koreans, Bans Them From Nigeria For 10 Years

The Nigerian government has announced the deportation of three South Koreans from the country over alleged immigration offences.

The three persons, according to a statement by the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service, Ekpedeme King, were removed from Africa’s most populous country on July 20.

They remained ineligible to enter the country for 10 years.

Read full press release announcing the deportation below.

FEDERAL GOVT DEPORTS 3 KOREANS

The Federal Government of Nigeria had on the 20th of July, 2016 deported three (3) South Koreans namely Lee Yoo Song, Lee Byeung Woo and Moon Een Soo for Immigration related offences.

The Hon. Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahaman Dambazau (Rtd) in the exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 45(2) and (3) and 44( 1e) of the Immigration Act 2015 signed the Deportation Order.

With the deportation order in force, the three (3) Koreans will not be eligible to enter Nigeria again through any port in the next ten years.

Without prejudice to the Foreign Investment Drive of Government, the Comptroller – General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede, wishes to use this opportunity to caution all expatriates and their employers in Nigeria to respect the laws of the country as the Nigeria Immigration Service is determined to implement all aspect of immigration laws in the public interest.

However expatriates resident in Nigeria with correct documentation are assured of the protection of their rights and dignity.

Ekpedeme King
(Deputy Comptroller of Immigration)
Service Public Relations Officer
26th July, 2016.

– Premium Times

Seriously?! Cockroach Milk Is Rich In Protein, Fat And Sugar – Scientists Claim.

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Lol… you just might rethink smashing that cockroach you see in your cupboard next time, why?! Well, scientists have claimed the popular irritating insect seen in most homes, has milk which is full of protein, and may someday be transformed into a food supplement worthy of human consumption.

CNN reports that scientists have found that the Cockroach feeds its bug babies a formula which is remarkably rich in protein, fat and sugar.

The protein crystals are milk for the cockroach infant. It is important for its growth and development,” said Leonard Chavas, one of the scientists behind the research.

He explained the crystals have a whopping three times the energy of an equivalent mass of buffalo milk, about four times the equivalent of cow’s milk.

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“For now, we are trying to understand how to control this phenomena in a much easier way, to bring it to mass production,” Chavas said.

Having lost a drinking game with his colleagues, Chavas tasted the cockroach milk once.

“No particular taste,” he commented, though the idea of ice cream appeals to him. He imagines “a flavor with honey and crispy pieces.”

Woman Caught Dumping Her 2 Hours New Born Baby Inside Plastic Bag. (Photos)

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A woman has been apprehended for allegedly dumping her two-hour-old newborn baby inside a plastic bag and leaving the tot to die.

The 20-year-old mother is thought to have been uncertain about who the child’s father was and decided to abandon it because she did not have a stable income.

The abandoned pink plastic bag was reportedly spotted in Wangjiaoqiao village, south-west China, by locals who were shocked to find the newborn inside.

The child, whose gender was not reported, was rushed to hospital by police for emergency treatment. It is not clear when the incident happened, the Daily Mirror reports.

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But doctors could not save the baby’s life despite four hours of desperate attempts to revive the tot.
Investigators who watched surveillance footage from the village discovered that the child was carried across town by a woman wearing a red coat and black trousers who later discarded the bag a distance from her home in a random spot.

After police located her home and arrested her, she reportedly confessed to abandoning the child just two hours after giving birth.
It is not yet known whether the child died before or after being abandoned and left exposed to the elements.

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Chinese Woman Sets Lagos Hotel On Fire To Kill Her Lover. (Photo)

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In a bid to kill her lover, Leo Feng, 41, a Forty-seven-year-old Zhen Zhen set the Ernest Hotel in the Ikeja area of Lagos on fire.

The hotel attendant, Emeka Nwaegbo, revealed this at the resumed hearing of the case at the Ebute-Meta Magistrate’s court. Nwaegbo told the court that Zhen accused Feng of sleeping with her without giving her food, which informed her decision.

The lovers checked into the hotel on Allen Avenue, Ikeja, on July 4. It was alleged that the couple smoked and shunned the warning of the hotel attendant to stop the act.

However, around 2am on July 5, the hotel was said to have been gutted by fire. The couple were arrested by the police and the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Yaba.

PUNCH Metro gathered that the suspects, who could not meet their N2m bail conditions, were remanded in prison.

Present at the resumed hearing were the manager of the hotel, Ernest Nwayerem; the hotel attendant, Nwaegbo; and the representative of the Chinese Embassy, who identified himself only as Olayiwola.

Nwaegbo told the court that the lovers were customers at the hotel, adding that Feng, who was indebted to the hotel, dropped his personal effects, including passport, to assure the management that he would pay his outstanding debts.

He said,

“At about 10.30pm, they both checked into the hotel. The man dropped his belt, money, passport and socks with the receptionist downstairs because they owed the hotel some money.
“I was conducting a routine check round the hotel when I discovered that the frontage of their room was littered with cigarette stubs and broken plates.
“I told them to pack the dirt, but the woman started shouting on me; I did not understand because she was speaking in their language.

“I later went downstairs to call the manager. When she got there, she tried to calm them, but they did not listen to her.
“Some minutes later, Feng came downstairs saying he wanted to collect what he dropped at the reception. I gave him everything, except his passport.”

The attendant said as Feng was stepping out, someone raised the alarm about fire, adding that he discovered that the fire started from the suspects’ room.

He said he alerted the hotel manager to the incident.

“When I asked the female suspect what happened, she said the man starved her for two days and that was why she wanted to burn him in the room. She said, ‘Two days, I no chop. I wan make e die.’ ”

Zhen, who spoke through an interpreter, denied the allegation, saying the fire started from a television in the room.

“I did not set the hotel on fire. The fire started from the television in the room. I did not tell the room attendant that he (Feng) starved me for two days; he is lying. We always bought food from a restaurant,” she said.

When the magistrate, Mrs. Bola Folarin-Williams, asked why she did not call attention to the fire, she said she could not because she did not know how to communicate with people in the hotel.

However, the representative of the Chinese embassy, Olayiwola, said the embassy wanted the law to take its course.

He said,

“The embassy said the suspects did not come into the country through it. Also, it gathered that their passports are expired.”

The magistrate said the argument of the defendants on how the fire started was unconvincing. She, however, asked all the parties to meet and agree on settlement terms, just as the hotel insisted on recovering its loss which it estimated at over N17m.

The defendants were ordered to be remanded in prison until they perfected their bail conditions. The case was adjourned till August 9, 2016.

Asari Dokubo’s First Wife Is Dead!

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Alhaja Zainab Asari Dokubo, the first wife of Mujahid Dokubo Asari, is dead.

She died alongside a friend in a motor accident on her way to Ibadan.

Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni, chairman Oyo state Muslim community, who confirmed the death in a statement said Zainab was already a Muslim years before she married Dokubo.

He recalled that Zainab, who lived in Ibadan had to relocate to Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa when she was appointed Secretary of the Muslims Pilgrims Board.

“Even then, there was hardly any month she was not in Ibadan for one Islamic programme or the other.

“She was a member of many Islamic organisations in Ibadan including Oluyole Muslim community under the Imamship of Imam Mudashir Bada.

“It is interesting she was coming to her preferred town Ibadan when she met her destiny.

“She was survived by four children Amirah, Hassan, Hussain and Osama.

“May Allah accept her multifarious and multidimensional jihad as acts Ibadah and admit her to jannat Firdaous,” Alhaji Sanni said.

Photos: Davido Flies Out In Style.

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The singer rarely flies a commercial plane… He lives that luxurious lifestyle… Private jets and all.

The singer can be seen in these photos as he boards a private jet in Atlanta. #BallerAlert people #SpecialPlaneTalk.

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Ouch! Between Linda Ikeji’s Brother And An Instagram User.

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Damn! This was epic… Just too epic… I honestly have nothing to say other than OUCH!! OUCH!

Dayum!

TY Bello Shares Lovely New Photos Of Baby Hadiza Who Was Severely Malnourished After Boko Haram Attacked Her Home In Borno.

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Renowned Photographer, TY Bello, moments ago, shared new photos of baby Hadiza – who’s photo of her malnourished body was all over the news and on the internet.

The stunning photographer, who is known to capture the best out of every moment with her photography skills, caught up with Baby Hadiza’s mother during a photo shoot in Borno recently and took photos of Baby Hadiza.

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TY wrote:

“KHADIJAH MODU (BABY HADIZA ) AND HER MOTHER INNA GANA.

Few of us will forget the first images we saw of baby Hadiza on the Internet . Her body broken and severely malnourished .. She didn’t look like she was going to make it.

Baby Hadiza’s image shook us back to reality. She woke us up from our denial .. There was an active war within our boarders .. And it was cold and wrong for the rest of the country to carry on like it was all happening on another planet.

Photographs of a recovering baby Hadiza a few weeks afterward was a beacon of hope … Showing us how big a difference can come to the lives of the victims of this war when individuals , organizations and the government work together to solve a problem. It’s clear we all must find a way to get involved.

I was delighted to meet a happy Hadiza when I visited on of the centers created specially for severe cases of malnutrition .I almost didn’t recognize her .Her mother shared their story:

“We left Bama on the first day of the attacks for Bula Karim . We walked for a day to get there.We felt it was safe.
We spent two months in Bula Kareem.. Hadiza got sick and our food quickly dried out .. We had a little wheat for a while .. We started starving once it finished . We would go for three days without having any thing to eat at all … Thirst killed a lot of people around us in the village.

We had to run off again at 3am after a neighboring village was burnt down and felt BokoHaram was heading our way.
We ran back to Bama with no food still and things got worse for Hadiza when I also fell ill and stopped producing breast milk.

Thankfully, the army came to our rescue and transferred us to Maiduguri where we received treatment. I’m so happy to see her doing much better. The quarters where we received treatment is our home now .”

Publicly Shamed Congolese Musician, Koffi Olomide, Arrives Makala Prison To Begin His Sentence. (Video)

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Congolese musician, Koffi Olomide, who was apprehended after he physical assaulted one of his female dancers in Kenya, was yesterday sentenced to a year in prison without the option of fine for his action.

As the singer arrives at the Makala prison in Kinshasa, the prison sentence has commenced with immediate effect.

Watch the publicly rebuked singer arriving Makala prison in Kinsasha where he is to begin serving his sentence.

Finally! Celestial Church Worldwide Speaks On Chained 9-Year-Old Boy Saga.

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Finally, the Celestial Church of Christ, Worldwide under the leadership of His Eminence, Pastor Mobiyina Oshoffa, has given an official statement signed by one of the top members of the church, Superior Evangelist (Prof) Bola A. Akinterinwa, fssan, Secretary, BOT, CCC Worldwide condemning the dastardly act of Francis Taiwo who chained and tortured his 9-year-old son.

Read their statement below:

Official Press Release On Prophet Francis Taiwo Saga

The attention of Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, Pastor and Spiritual Head and the Board of Trustees of the Celestial Church of Christ, has been drawn to media reports concerning the activities of one Prophet Francis Taiwo, Shepherd in Charge, Celestial Church of Christ ( C.C.C ), Key of Joy Parish, Ajiwo at Ajibawo in Ado Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun State.

Prophet Francis Taiwo was reported to have chained his nine year old son and starved him of food for months, after the boy was accused of habitual stealing. The nine year old boy was eventually rescued by men of the NSCDC who stormed the church premises for that purpose. Latest reports indicate that the culprit, Prophet Francis Taiwo was later arrested by the police with the help of his church members.

This report has drawn the ire of the public and our great church has been receiving undeserved flaks therefrom. We are therefore compelled to issue this statement to correct whatever misconceptions that might have been created about the church, in the minds of the general public, by this shameful and totally unacceptable incident.

Let it be known that the Celestial Church of Christ does not condone child abuse and violence of any form. We recognise and place a high value on our youths and children as we do acknowledge them as the salt of the earth and a vital part of the future of any given stratum of society, organisation, church or nation.

Our belief is that children therefore must be raised in an atmosphere of love, Christian values and reasonable and acceptable parental discipline. The fact that the said Prophet Francis Taiwo was arrested by the Police with the help of his church members lends credence to the fact that our church abhors child abuse, domestic violence and inhumanity of any form.

We commend the NSCDC and the Nigerian Police for a job promptly well done, and wish to assure the general public that the Celestial Church of Christ is already taking a further look into the matter.
The Celestial Church of Christ avails itself of this opportunity to thank the general public for its concerns. May the good Lord be with you all, Amen.
Signed:

Superior Evangelist (Prof) Bola A. Akinterinwa, fssan
Secretary, BOT, CCC Worldwide

Seriously?! Electricity In Nigerian Embassy In New York Has Been Disconnected Over Unpaid Electricity Bill.

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A US based journalist, Johnson Ude, claimed he visited the Nigerian Consulate in New York and to his utmost surprise, he discovered that their power had been cut off over unpaid debts.

After sharing his ordeal via Twitter, Nigerians weren’t surprised as they replied with hilarious comments.

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“Anyone Putting On Attachment Is Putting On A Snake In The Realm Of Darkness” – Born Again Christian Claims.

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So a born-again Christian, who was interviewed by a Newspaper publication has said that anyone who wears an attachment on their hair is putting on a snake in the realm of darkness.

Yeah well…

Sad! 15 Year Old Twin Sisters Who Died Same Minute Buried Same Day. (Photos)

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Identical twin sisters who passed on the same minute in Ghana after they reportedly fleeted their room with insecticide and were intoxicated by it, were yesterday, Tuesday, July 26th laid to rest nest to each other.

According to Adebayo Adetutu who lives in Akure, Ondo state, the sisters died the same minute.

May their young souls rest in peace. More photos below:

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Couple Alert! Late Bukky Ajayi’s Son, Kunle, And Actress, Yvonne Jegede, Are Dating! (Photos)

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Late Nollywood veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi‘s son, Kunle Fawole, popularly referred to as “Abounce” is dating Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede, who was recently blasted for exposing too much cleavage in a video she shared.

The rapper, who seems to be love struck, showed us the two women he has in his life and gushed about em.

See what he wrote below:

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Tragic! Beautiful Lady Dies On Her Way To Collect Gown For Her Induction As A Medical Doctor. (Photos)

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This is yet another sad story hitting us this July – a very beautiful young lady has been reported dead as she was on her way to collect her gown for her induction as a medical doctor.

Nneoma Uhuegbu lost her life in a fatal accident around Umuikaa while journeying to Umuahia from Aba. The transit had 12 passengers, including the driver, but in an unfortunate twist, she was the only one who died.

She was on her way to collect her induction gown for her induction ceremony which is to hold tomorrow, Thursday, July 28, 2016, at ABSU, making her a fresh medical doctor.

Her friend, Ogbonnaya Bonky Chiduzor wrote this touching tribute to the young woman.

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The Audacity of Death

The reckless, arrogant enemy of humanity has struck again. On this occasion, its wicked hands did us an irreparable damage which is permanent. It has snatched away a humble, brilliant, amiable, creative and hard-working doctor from us, in a rude and shocking manner. Nneoma has spent 8 years of her life studying medicine & surgery. Their induction into the medical body was scheduled to hold this Thursday 28 July. What a loss!!!..

What happens to the project I wanted you to be part of? what of the lives you planned to save as a medical doctor ? should we forget about it? No!!!! Hey, I am dreaming, some one should tell me am hallucinating.

We are all aware of death’s recklessness, yet we raise our heads with pride, as the faithful children of God Almighty, who believe in His holiness, the resurrection of Jesus and His superior power over all mundane activities and interests of this wicked world. God has allowed in His wisdom, what his power can avoid.

We love you Dr Nneoma…. The Lord grant your family and colleagues the fortitude to bear this great loss. I will see you in Heaven, RIP Nneoma.

See photos from the accident below:

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Kim Kardashian Finally Shows Saint West On KUWTK Reality Show.

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Months after hiding the infant from the internet, reality tv star, Kim Kardashian has finally decided it’s time to show her boy, Saint West to the world.

The mother of two showed off her handsome boy on a family outing on Tuesday during filming for Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

She is featured with some of the KUWTK cast – her mum, sister, Corey Gamble, Scott Disick and others. More below:

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“I Love You Beyond Words Can Say” – Annie Idibia Gushes Over Hussy, 2Baba.

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We certainly can’t get enough of these two as their love continues to grow by the day!

After the music mogul, self-proclaimed himself as the world’s most hopeless romantic, his wife is telling us that she’s helplessly romantic as she shared these sweet words to her beau.

They don’t look like they’ll be separating anytime soon and we love them for that!!

Nigerian Man Transitions To A Woman In The UK. (Photos)

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Habeeb Babatunde Lawal, a graduate from the University of Lagos, has transitioned into a woman and is currently working as an LGBT rights activist in the United Kingdom.

The Nigerian guy now goes by the name Noni Salma.

More photos below:

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Rich Nigerian Woman Buys Her Man G-Wagon As An Apology Gift.

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The more reason why I need to piss this person off! It’s a lady!!!

So yesterday, the news spread like wild fire of an individual gifting his lover a brand new G-Wagon as a form of apologizing… well, new reports have it that the reverse is the case as it’s a lady who actually bought the gift and not a guy.

The car company that actually made the car delivery disclosed that the gift was from a woman, a very rich Nigerian woman.

They didn’t reveal the lady’s name as it is not professional – they say she bought it for her man and asked them to deliver it to her.

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Celestial Church where 9 year old boy was chained sealed off

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The highest hierarchy of the CCC, from Imeko area of Ogun State have sealed off the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Key of Joy Parish, Ogun State, five days after a nine-year-old boy, Korede Taiwo, was rescued from the church.

This was disclosed by the Baale of the community, Chief Saliu Ayinla Babayanju. He added that the land, where the church is located, would immediately be seized by the community.

When The Guardian visited the community on Tuesday, the entire premises of the church, sitting on two plots of land, was deserted. The main entrance of the church was barricaded with bamboo leaves
and white and blue velvet.

All the church members, especially those seeking spiritual help, had deserted the place, as there was nobody in sight. But for three officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), who came on a motorcycle, but left hurriedly, the entire area has become desolate.

Korede, who was chained for a month by his biological father, Francis Taiwo, for alleged stealing, yesterday pleaded with Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, the wife of Ogun State governor, not to allow anybody return him to his father for whatever reason.

The frail looking boy who is now on admission at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, for thorough medical attention made the plea when Mrs. Amosun paid him a visit at his hospital bed yesterday.

Speaking in Yoruba at the Children’s Ward, Korede said he was not convinced that his father would not do a worse thing to him if he is put in his custody.

He could barely speak above whispers due to exhaustion and starvation by his father and stepmother, as Mrs. Amosun strained her ears to hear him.

Amosun’s wife was accompanied to the hospital by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olumide Ayeni, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Modupe Mujota, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye, and officials of the Women Affairs and Social Development.

Mujota revealed that the first family in Ogun, Governor Ibikunle Amosun and his wife, Olufunso, have adopted the boy, adding that “all efforts will be made to ensure that Korede excels in life.”

“It is reassuring the boy is doing well despite all what he was subjected to. We were worried that we will see a dejected and withdrawn child, but we are seeing Korede that is active with his mind alert. Although, he looks smaller than what a child of his age should be, he is recuperating very fast,” she said.

Davido Says He’ll Sponsor 4 Students This Year, In Honour Of His Late Mother.

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Star singer, Davido, who was recently spotted shooting a music video with American R&B singer, Tinashe, has shared his motive to sponsor four students this year in honour of his late mum.

The singer says he plans to start the Veronica Adeleke Education Scholarship program.

Below is how he shared the news:

“So many people deserve education.. Starting from this year I plan to start the Veronica Adeleke Education Scholarship program .. I plan to send people to school every year … I’m starting from 4 students this year details will be released soon on how to apply…. DO YOUR PART TO MAKE THE WORLD BETTER , EVEN IF YOU START SMALL .. AT LEAST START! OBO !”

LOL! Meet Wizkid’s Carbon Copy, Melvin.

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He really is the superstar’s duplicate though… I mean look at the pose, the lips and swag… it’s unique as wiz’s.

So this poster has served rounds on social media in the past few hours – It shows Afro-pop singer, Wizkid‘s “carbon copy” who is set to perform at a show few days from now.

Yeah well, if you feel Wizkid is too expensive, here’s a mini-Wizzy for you!

Solidstar Shows Off His Beautiful Baby Mama And Son.

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Talented Nigerian singer, Solidstar, shared a quite rare photo of his beautiful baby mama and his adorable son.

The singer had his son with is UK based girlfriend, late last year 2015 – he rarely shares photos of his baby mama though, but at least, we know what she’s like… she’s a cutey!

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Three Killed During Hausa-Yoruba Clash in Lagos

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Three persons were shot dead yesterday, during a shootout between hoodlums and some officers attached to the Federal Operations Zone A, Ikeja, of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, at White Sand community in Ijora Badia area of Lagos State.

Three others, among who was a Customs officer, also sustained gunshot injuries.

According to Vanguard, trouble started when a man named Ojo was allegedly attacked and stabbed to death by some Hausa boys in the area. The Yoruba youths in the area staged a protest that became violent.

“For long, these Hausa boys have been attacking people here. They waylay people, dispose them of cash and belongings. Even rulers of both ethnic groups are aware of the issue.”Tajudeen Shamsudeen‎, a resident in the community said The demolition of shanties in the community yesterday increased the tension in the area. ‎

While the Hausa community claim the demolition is one-sided as its only their houses that were demolished, the Yoruba community deny the claim saying it was on the order of the state government.

In the course of the demolition, some Customs officers, who residents of the area claim were invited by the Seriki Hausa, the leader of the Hausa community, stormed the community in three patrol vehicles at about 2.30p.m.

They were alleged to have shot into the air to scare off hoodlums in the area. The hoodlums were said to have resisted the Customs officers who allegedly attempted to stop the demolition, an action that led to a shootout, during which three persons sustained gunshot wounds.

One of the bullets from the hoodlums hit a Customs officer who was later rushed to the hospital. One of those hit by a stray bullet was identified to be Azeez Tajudeen. Eyewitnesses said he was first taken to the police station for a police report, before being rushed to an undisclosed hospital.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Lagos state Police command, Dolapo Badmus, said contrary to eyewitnesses, only one person died during the attack

“The community and the police were on a joint operation of raiding black spots within the community and arresting suspected criminals yesterday. In the process, some officers of the Nigerian Customs Service officers, who were with officials of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, had an encounter with some of the hoodlums. They fired some shots and three people were hit. As a result, one death was recorded, while two others are receiving treatment in the hospital. Policemen are not involved.”she said

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