The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Orlando gay nightclub mass shooting.
According to Amaq News Agency, which is close to ISIS, a fighter with the terror group was behind the horrific attack.
“The armed attack that targeted a gay night club in the city of Orlando in the American state of Florida which left over 100 people dead or injured was carried out by an Islamic State fighter,” the agency reported.
The claim comes after the FBI said there were ‘suggestions’ gunman Omar Mateen had ‘leanings’ towards radical Islamic terrorism.
It also follows reports that Mateen called 911 and pledged allegiance to the head of ISIS before the attack.
So today a messy drama kicked off on social media after a lady was called out by a group of girls for snatching her friend’s boyfriend. The story is currently trending on social media.
From the exchange, a guy identified as Temitayo Nathan was in a serious relationship with a lady named Fola before Fola’s girlfriend, named Laylah managed to craw into his heart and snatched him from her. They even attended Noble Igwe and Chioma’s wedding together.
The outrage started when Temi shared these the photos above of himself proudly kissing his new love, his ex-girlfriend’s very close friend Laylah, at Noble Igwe’s wedding yesterday. Temi and Laylah currently also have loving photos of each other as their avi on Twitter.
According to reports, One of Fola’ pissed off friends sent the mail;
When the heat got unbearable, the snatched boyfriend Temi reacted saying:
Meanwhile one of the ladies who called Laylah out, (ABK baby) once tried snatching Temi from Fola too.
When she was called her out about her past, ABK baby replied that yes, even though it happened when she realized her mistake, she met up with Fola and apologised to her.
Haha see twist…
Popular VJ and red carpet host, Denrele Edun has said he is very attached to his appearance, weird cloths and all, and any woman that tries to change him would not find it funny.
Denrele, whose fashion sense still shocks many, said this is his brand identity and he would not let anyone take it away from him, not even his wife, when he eventually gets married.
The young man, who is known for wearing crazy hairdos, said that the thought of someone shaving his head has played across his mind but it would spell serious trouble because his hair is ‘his saving grace’.
He claimed that without all his costume, he would become physically challenged.
“The thought that I would wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and find no hair on my head has played in my mind a few times. If it ever happens, there would be a big problem but it only means that I will just invest in a lot of wigs. It would be very painful to me because I love the hair but I always try and turn every negativity into positivity. My hair is my saving grace because I am really tiny. I am physically challenged if I remove the shoes, take off the clothes, pack my hair, you will not see me. You will begin to wonder where I went; in fact breeze can just blow me away. So this holds me firm to the ground,” he said.
The VJ and red carpet host, who is currently warming up for marriage anytime soon, said he would send packing any woman that tries to change him because that would be counterproductive for their family.
“Marriage is all about cordial communication. Anybody that I have found and want to marry that tries to change me would just be sent back to their family house and I will collect my bride price. It cannot happen because at the end of the day, we would be hungry at home and we would be looking at ourselves. It cannot happen. Marriage would definitely not tone me down and I would still remain the person that I am. I know that there is always that factor of staying true to one person which we are working on but we are getting there,” he said.
Mavins artiste, Sidney Onoriode Esiri, popularly known as Dr Sid, has revealed that there will be no album from him till next year, confirming that his interests are now in other plans.
Dr Sid disclosed his interest in moving more towards film making and movie production.
“I have a film production company. I am looking for scriptwriters, directors of photography, etc. I am looking for a film crew. That is the way I am taking it to,” he said.
The ‘Kabiyesi‘ singer, who studied filmmaking in the New York Academy said ” I studied film making there. I think I want to go into film and music video production. I co-directed Kabiyesi and have acted in one movie already. My passion is making films.
“My father was an actor. My own is movie production. Even though I have acted in a movie before. But the thing is that I have always had a passion for movie production right from the start. My hobbies are playing video games and watching anything movies. I am a film critic. I look for flaws. I look for the ingenious ways things are done in films. I watch a lot of behind the scenes. I have the utmost respect for anyone that makes films, adverts, music video in the country. It is simply not easy to make anything great in such an environment,” he said.
Nigerian international goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama caused an internet meltdown Sunday morning when he trended on Twitter.
The retired Super Eagles captain, whose 14-year international career was filled with unforgettable memories, got millions of fans on the edge when he became the no 1 trend in the wee hours of Sunday.
Ordinarily, this should be a cause for curiosity, even joy, but with the recent deaths of football greats Stephen Keshi and Shuaibu Amodu – both coming at the break of dawn – it was a bad time to trend and Nigerians made that clear in no uncertain terms.
It turned out the Lille LOSC goalie was celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary with wife Promise, an event he shared in this tweet on his handle (@vinpee).
The 33-year-old shot-stopper is presently celebrating the occasion with his adorable family in Dubai, but that tweet, though misconstrued, has overshadowed the great moment as the reactions go from panic to nostalgia and angst…
Oh no is Vincent Enyeama gone to???cos He's trend'n.
The rapper really hasn’t changed much since then though. Above is the old photo of Kanye West, way back in 2003 and below is the more recent one of him.
He really hasn’t changed facially but his lifestyle has changed TOTALLY! Thanks to Yeezy, Kim, North, Saint and Twitter!
The African Movies Academy Awards, AMAA 2016 edition was held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Saturday, 11th June, 2016. Celebrities who graced the event took along with them their A game on their outfits.
The event was located at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt. The quite prestigious awards night is designed to celebrate the best of the best in African film sector.
See more of celebrities in their exotic outfits below:
Classic Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola has in a recent interview with Christian Agadibe , talk about her life as a star, how fame deprived her of eating corn in the streets, her upcoming movie and lots more.
The actress says fame has deprived her of anonymity. Read excerpts from the interview below:
As a veteran, what has been the secret to your success?
Grace and favour from God first of all. Also, I try as much as possible to be very professional, because the first thing you are taught at University of Ibadan where I studied Theatre Arts, is to be a professional. It is a simple thing, be on time and do your work to the best of your ability. And every time that I am on set, no matter what set it is or how much I have been paid, I give it my best.
What do you think the government could do to improve the lives of blind people?
A lot, but the truth is that, for anybody that has any form of physical disability, Nigeria is a horrible place to live in, because we don’t think about them. The impression is, once you have a disability, you are supposed to be packed up somewhere and forgotten. But in other countries, it is not so because they make it possible for you to have a life. And as Nigerians, we must start talking about these things; we must support each other.
What are you currently working on?
I am shooting a film in South Africa called ‘Coma’.
Tell us about your character?
The sensitive nature of the character is something I like, but oh, I can’t talk about it because it is not out yet. When you watch it, you will discover.
What has fame denied you since you came into the industry?
Fame has denied me anonymity. You cannot go anywhere without being noticed. You can’t even walk down the streets eating corn without people talking about it.
What is the craziest thing a male fan has done to you?
(Laughter) Male? It was female fan I would say. There was one in Port Harcourt that fainted after meeting me for the first time. That was scary; I was scared.
What is your advice for young girls who want to be actors?
My advice for anyone who wants to become an actor is that you must be educated. Education is key; it is important that we are educated, if you can, get an education.
A group of Bakassi militants in Akwa-Cross Region under the umbrella of Bakassi Strike Force, have expressed complete disapproval of the incessant bombing of oil pipelines in the oil-rich Niger Delta region by the Niger Delta Avengers, reports Channels TV.
The Leader of the group, Simple Benjamin, who spoke at Esuk Mba, in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, acknowledged that the continued attacks were adversly affecting the economy Of Nigeria and advised the Nigerian Government to listen to the agitations of the Niger Delta Avengers, adopting the approach of the American Ambassador to Nigeria who is an advocate for dialogue as war alone cannot be employed in tackling the issue.
He also made it clear that no one embarks on a struggle without a reason, and that the Avengers had their reasons for attacking oil facilities in the region.
The leader of the Bakassi militants however, said they do not support the bombing activities of the militants, urging them to halt the attacks as it was not the answer to their grievances. He said:
“It is cheaper to make peace as war leads to more destruction. Fellow compatriots of the Niger Delta Avengers Please sheathe your sword and give peace a chance. I think you have made your point, hence you should give government chance to respond. Enough of the bombings, please.
“I call on the sponsors of the Niger Delta Avengers to have a rethink of their actions. I also appeal to security agencies to thread softly as two wrongs don’t make a right”.
Blowing of oil piplelines in the Niger Delta region has almost become a ‘normal’ daily activity for the Niger Delta Avengers and they have sworn to continue until the Federal Government meets their demands.
The group reported their latest attack on Friday, saying it had bombed yet another crude oil pipeline, the Obi Obi Brass Trunck line belonging to Agip ENI in Bayelsa State.
An explosion also rocked a pipeline operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) at Sanomi Creek, in Warri, Delta State on Thursday evening but nobody has claimed responsibility for the blast.
The increase in unrest has reduced Nigeria’s output to 1.6 million barrels per day, well below the budgeted-for 2.2 million bpd. That has heaped further pressure on government revenues already hit by the global fall in crude prices since mid-2014.
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They look as gorgeous as their state is! These lovely daughters of the former Governor of Cross River state, Donald Duke, Nela and Donna, shared these stunning photos on their respective Instagram pages.
Pandemonium brewed in the Stade Velodrome last night after a tie-concluded football match between Russia and England. Fans of the respective countries went all ballistic on themselves as they violently attacked each other after the match.
Build-up to the Euro 2016 clash between countries, England and Russia had been marred earlier on Saturday by violence in France but despite widespread global condemnation, the violence continued after the final whistle of the match last night.
After Russia’s Vasili Berezutski’s late header cancelled out England’s Eric Dier’s superb free-kick to ensure the game ended level, Russian fans broke past stewards and charged towards England supporters, and fighting ensued leaving stadium security clearly overwhelmed.
The violence was quickly condemned by UEFA and the European football governing body are set to launch an imminent probe into what happened.
I am not a regular Church goer. Infact it’s been more than a year since I stepped into any church. But one thing I don’t joke of is my tithe. I pay that regularly and do that randomly to churches around me.
And when it comes to giving offerings, I am one of the most generous young guy you can meet. I give alms bountifully and pay some young people’s school fees.
Now my question is. Are my tithes and offering acceptable to God since I don’t worship in any Church.
Star boy Wizkid is ready to make his mark in the international scene and he’s doing just that. He gave a good show at Chris Brown’s much talked about One-Hell-of-A-Night tour.
Tragedy struck at the home of ex-Super Eagles coach and Technical Director of Nigeria Football Federation, Amodu Shuaibu as he passed on in his sleep in Benin City, Edo State.
His death came just days after another ex-national team coach and close friend of Amodu, Stephen Keshi, died in the same city. Amodu’s corpse was buried on Saturday in his hometown Okpella in Etsako East based on Muslim rites.
His eldest son, Abdul-Aziz has revealed that Amodu gave a hint of his death while they were talking.
Abdul-Aziz, a 26-year-old graduate from Igbinedion University, said, “I am getting set for the National Youth Service Corps programme this month. So, I called him (Amodu) yesterday (Friday) to discuss with him but he didn’t pick my call. He called back and told me that he was very busy. He promised to come to Okpella today (Saturday), so that we could see.
“He briefly said something about death when I asked about (Stephen) Keshi. He said Keshi was not buried immediately because he was not a Muslim. He told me that if he died he should be buried immediately. Then today, I got the news that he was dead.”
Abdul-Aziz said he was shocked when he received the news of his father’s death.
“We were not even told that he was taken to a hospital. He doesn’t fast naturally. For the past few years, he stopped fasting due to his health condition. I don’t know what happened this year that he decided to fast. When I asked him about fasting, he said he just felt like he could do it,” Abdul-Aziz added.
Speaking with Punch, Amodu’s cousin, Akuri Afegbua, said the former Eagles coach died after complaints of chest pain and his inability to get the money NFF owed him, adding that his poor financial status had made it difficult for him to take care of himself and his immediate family.
“I think he died of frustration due to his financial status. He was not paid (by the NFF). He was complaining of not being paid and had no money to maintain himself and his immediate family. I think the purpose of his being in Benin was to put in a bill for his payment, (from) both the NFF and the state government,” the cousin said.
“We were together on Friday. In the afternoon, he called to say that he was feeling some pains on the left side of his chest and he called in a doctor. The doctor checked his blood pressure; he had 140 over 100. The doctor told him it was not bad, that he could continue with his fasting,” Afegbua said.
The ex-Eagles coach was full of life on Friday when he assisted one of his uncles to secure a bail at a police station. He added that it was shocking when they found Amodu dead at about 4am on Saturday.
“Apart from his complaint of chest pains, he was perfectly okay. We came back on Saturday morning to wake him up but found him dead,” Afegbua added.
Finally, the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony has crawled to an end, and though the event was trailed by drama, fans are elated to see their favorite movies bag the best awards.
1. Nyanso Dzedze – Hear Me Move
2. Ophelia Klenam Dzidzornu – The Cursed One
3. Zubaidat Ibrahim Fagge – Dry (WINNER)
4. Ifu Ennada – O’Town
5. Eve Esin – Oshimiri
AMAA 2016 AWARD FOR BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
1. Joseph Otsiman – The Cursed One
2. Uti Nwachukwu – Breathless
3. Abidine Dioari – Eye of the Storm (Burkina Faso) – WINNER
4. Adeolu Adekola – Taxi Driver
5. Kenneth Nkosi – Ayanda
6. Thomas Gumede- Tell Me Sweet Something
AMAA 2016 AWARD FOR BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
1. Thishiwe Ziqubu – Tell me Sweet Something –WINNER
2. Maureen Okpoko – Missing God
3. Ijeoma Grace Agu – Jimi Bendel/ Taxi Driver
4. Bontte Modiselle – Hear Me Move
5. Nthati Moshesh – Ayanda
6. Linda Ejiofor– Out of Luck
AMAA 2016 AWARD FOR BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
1. Oris Erhuero – The Cursed One
2. OC Ukeje – Ayanda
3. Fragass Assande – Eye of the Storm
4. Masego ‘Maps’ Maponyane – Tell me Sweet Something
5. Daniel k. Daniel – Soldiers Story – WINNER
6. Biuferi Yakoubi – La Pagne
AMAA 2016 AWARD FOR BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
AMAA 2016 AWARD FOR BEST FIRST FEATURE FILM BY A DIRECTOR
1. MONA – Anthony Abuah
2. Beyond Blood – Greg Odutayo – WINNER
3. 8 Bars and a Clef- Chioma Onyenwe
AMAA 2016 AWARD FOR BEST DIRECTOR
1. Nana Obiri-Yeboah – The Cursed One (Ghana) –WINNER
2. Biyi Bandele- Fifty
3. Sekou Toure- Eye of the Storm
4. Sara Blecher- Ayanda
5. Moussa Hamadou Djingarey- La Pagne
6. Stephanie Linus – Dry
7. Akin Omotoso – Tell me Sweet Something
8. Mohammed Ahed Bensouda – Behind Closed Doors
AMAA 2016 AWARD FOR BEST FILM
1. The Cursed One – Ghana
2. Fifty – Nigeria
3. Eye of the Storm – Burkina Faso – WINNER
4. Ayanda – South Africa
5. La Pagne- Niger
6. Dry – Nigeria
7. Tell me Sweet Something- South Africa
8. Behind Closed Doors- Morocco
The son of Dr. Clement Orter Ikyuva, a freshly graduated medical student died in a car crash along Akwanga-Lafia road on his way home back to Benue State after successfully completing a degree in medicine at the University of Maiduguri.
A woman who is already fed up with the sad reality of her love life, has gone public with her plight in search of respite.
The woman shared her story showing how she has been driven to despair by recurring sad events in her love life.
Below is what she has to say:
I’m a single woman in my 30’s and my problem is that I cannot find a man and I honestly have no idea why. I’m very attractive and all my friends say I’m a nice person. On social media, most men gasp at my curvy shape and take time to ask how I can look so fine, but no one ever approaches me in real life. I’m aware that you can meet a man at any time, not just when you’re out socially on Saturday nights, so I never step out of the house looking anything less than perfect.
I keep to my trim figure, dress nicely, well-groomed and, because I was aware I was being too choosy, I’ve tried hard to give men I don’t even fancy a chance. But now men just don’t seem to find me attractive at all. I don’t get chatted up though I make sure that I look friendly and approachable when i’m out. i’m at my wits’ end and honestly don’t know what else to do.
A man whose girlfriend lied to him has cried out for help after finding out that his girlfriend is HIV positive. He has been having s*x with her without realizing her status and now is afraid he might have contracted the virus.
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I am 30 years old man. I met my girlfriend last year and our first time together was on the 8th of December 2011, there was no s*x but we had enough deep kissing, I know I got bad gums that most time when I brush my teeth, I could see blood coming out, we were actually together for 3 days and still no s*x though she gave me oral s*x twice and I didn’t come inside her mouth but on her body. I went to see her again on the 28th of December and on my way there, there was this sudden fever I was experiencing on the train but I was hoping that I should be okay. When we met that night we had a protected s*x for the first time and slept.
Following morning I was so sick and the symptoms are hard fever, rashes, headache, sore throat and swollen gland inside my mouth. I had to call the emergency doctor at night, on getting to the hospital, the doctor collected my urine sample, insert the strip and told me I got infection. He asked me to buy TRIMETHOPRIM, after about 1 week I was okay. During this time when I had the swollen gland and sore throat, we were still kissing a lot.
Our love life continues and as we don’t live in the same town, we only see each other like twice every month. In February 2012, while we are having s*x, the condom burst, I noticed immediately and told her, she quickly push me away and asked me to rinse my pen!s with soap and water. I did what she asked me to. I didn’t stay up to 10 seconds inside her when the condom burst and to wash me pen!s everything happen in less than 1 minute. I asked what was happening and she told me she once got STD and she is still treating herself, I was keen about the particular one and she said Chlamydia.
Two weeks later, after kissing and oral, at the start of vaginal s*x, the condom breaks again and only my pen!s went inside and I pulled out back immediately, I didn’t wash my pen!s, I just changed the condom and we had s*x. I didn’t feel any signs or symptoms but I went to see my doctor to test for STD, he did the test and told me I am okay and free of all kinds of STD. He even sent my urine to the laboratory for further test and the result came back normal.
I proposed to my girlfriend 2 weeks ago so that we can get married, she was just crying, I thought she was over-joy but later she told me she needs to confess and she lied in the past. When she told me she is HIV+, the shock nearly killed me and my breathing was above normal, I later calm myself down and handle the situation maturely so that she can feel secured. I got totally confused because I know we have had contact twice and kissing and oral are also there. We have had s*x 10 times in total and all with condom, I always withdraw my pen!s, remove the condom with my right hand, and wank myself with the same right hand on her body. I have also come in her mouth once.
Now to my questions, even though my girlfriend always make sure i wear a condom before we have s*x, I am so worried about my bad gums and the contact we have had together. She told me she was diagnosed in January 2011 and up till now she has not started taking any Anti-HIV medicine as the doctor told her she doesn’t need it for now but maybe in the next 10 to 20 years.
Is there any HIV virus like that? Even though I feel no symptoms but am I HIV+ already? Ever since she told me, I have been going through this stress and anxiety and I actually don’t know what to do. Please help.
Ex-Super Eagles coach and member of the NFF technical crew Amodu Shuaibu, who passed away in the early hours of today, June 11, at the age of 58 due to heart problem has been buried.
Chief Imam in Auchi prayed for him before he was Buried.
Fresh information are filtering in about the death of Amodu Shuaibu, 58, former Super Eagles coach who also doubled as Nigerian Football Federation’s technical director.
The adored coach who died earlier this morning (Saturday, June 11) in Benin city and is being buried in Okpella this afternoon, was frustrated, being owed his entitlement by Edo state and NFF, and could hardly cater for his family.
And family sources claimed that economic depression on account of the non- payment of his entitlement possibly led to hypertension and heart problems.
The former coach was said to have complained of chest pain in the night of Friday, June 10. Only for him to die in his sleep. And earlier on Friday, he was worried about his skyrocketing blood pressure which read 140/100.
There are reports that he even signed the condolence register of Stephen Keshi (who died on Tuesday, June 7 evening of cardiac arrest and broken heart) in Benin yesterday.
Amodu Shuaibu was said to have gone to Benin from Okpella to see if he could get some of the money owed him by the state government ( he served as a director of the state youth football development agency and resigned only last year).