60-Year-Old Takes Somalia's Secondary School Exam

Somalia's Radio Dalsan reports that a 60-year-old has "become a social media icon" after he was pictured taking the secondary school exams which started yesterday.

The site says that photos of Ahmadey Saney other students in the exam room in Balcad exam centre went viral as people sent congratulatory messages.  It's the second year of nationalised secondary school exams, it adds.

Niger Delta Avengers Bomb NNPC Pipelines

The Niger Delta Avengers militant group has attacked Nigeria’s oil installations again. Less than 12 hours after crippling operations at Chevron’s Escravo’s oil terminal, the militants struck again, blowing up a large gas and crude pipeline operated by Nigerian National Petroleum Company.

The attack was carried out near Warri, the commercial capital of Nigeria’s Delta state.

The attackers taunted Nigerian government that their sabotage was carried out despite the presence of Nigerian soldiers.

“At 11:45pm on Thursday @NDAvengers blew up other #NNPC Gas and Crude trunkline close to Warri,” the group said on its Twitter feed.

15 Months After Marriage, Amber Heard Files For Divorce From Johnny Depp

Amber Heard has reportedly filed for divorce from Johnny Depp just 15 months after they got married. The actress, 30, cited irreconcilable differences when she filed the petition on Monday, according to TMZ.

Amber, who first started dating Johnny in 2012 after meeting on the set of The Rum Diary, is said to be seeking spousal support.

Sources tell the website the couple had no prenuptial agreement in place before they tied the knot.

Senate Summons Adeosun, Emefiele Over Dwindling Economy

Members of the Senate have summoned the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele, over the dwindling economy of the country.

The heads of the financial sectors in Nigeria are to come before the house members to explain why Nigerian's economy is sliding downwards.

Rob Kardashian Shows Off Before & After Photo Following 50lbs Weight Loss

He's getting there! The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star's weight loss is clear to see in the before and after photos he shared on his Instagram on Wednesday.

Sharing the image created by his fiancée's Instagram fan page @BlacChynaArmy , Rob captioned it: “LOL!! [several emojis] still got a lot of work to do and weight to lose but glad I'm getting better :):):"

Rob is likely to have a serious goal in mind as it's been reported that he is planning a super lavish $25million wedding with Blac Chyna .

FG Declares Monday A Public Holiday To Celebrate Democracy Day

The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 30th, a public holiday to celebrate the 2016 Democracy Day. The actual day, May 29th, fell on Sunday which prompted the Government to move it to the following day.

Blac Chyna Flaunts Undies In Sheer Leggings As She Visits KUWTK Studios(Photos)

Blac Chyna put her derriere on display as she was seen stopping by the KUWTK studio in Van Nuys, California on Tuesday along with Rob Kardashian and her son King Cairo.

 She was  demanding $1 million million appear on the show.

Sources suggested she was also requesting a non-exclusive contract so she can start her own reality show with Rob.

Governor Wike’s Wife Celebrates 44th Birthday At Home (Photos)

The Governor’s wife and first lady of Rivers State, Justice Eberechi Suzzette who turned 44 yesterday, celebrated it with her husband and friends in a low key celebration at home. See more photos below…

Emir Of Kano Wants Child Marriage Stopped, Says Men Have No Right To Assault Women

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, yesterday voiced his opposition against child marriage saying it’s time to peg marriage age in the Nigeria.

Addressing a conference of Northern Muslims Religious Leaders Forum on Primary Health care in Kano, the former Central Bank Governor explained that the reproductive health challenges associated with such practice is enough to discourage the age long tradition.

Sanusi II Sanusi II said that Nigeria Muslims are ardent followers of Maliki school of thought like Morocco, Malaysia and Egypt, stressing that these brotherly countries had since pegged marriage age.

Jay Z To Sign Tiwa Savage On International Management

According to UrbanView, Jay Z’s Roc Nation yesterday agreed to sign Mavin’s first lady, Tiwa Savage on for international management.

The site reports that Jay Z after going through her catalogue, got impressed and sealed the deal yesterday.

Already, Tiwa who is currently in Dubai with her son, is scheduled to perform at the Made in America concert this September, whose headliner is Rihanna.

Photo: Ooni Of Ife Visits Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi yesterday moved his visiting train to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s house where he paid him a courtesy visit. The ex-VP said it was really an honour for him to receive the Oba at his home.

Say A Word Of Prayer For Joy Akabuike- Accident Victim Of Peace Mass Transit

Beautiful Joy Akabuike, a student of Imo State Polytechnic was one of the people that boarded the Peace Mass Transit bus on Sunday. 13 people lost their lives when the commercial vehicle collided with a truck, but luckily Joy didn’t die but has been in coma since then. Her friends are now praying for her recovery as her Facebook page is filled with expectations of Joy coming back fully to life. Please say a prayer for her. That’s joy lying by the bus in the photo above. More photos below...

Tomato Scarcity: Pests Hit Up Tomato Farms In Six States

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Audu Ogbeh, who said this during a press briefing in Abuja, stated that the report that tomato processing factories had mopped-up tomato fruits in Nigeria was unfounded and untrue.

According to him, the highly reproductive nature of the tomato pest coupled with the favourable environment and lack of management knowledge for containment resulted in its spread like a wild fire without any challenge. This development had led to the destruction of tomato fruits in Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Plateau and Lagos.

Ogbeh, however, stated that the Federal Government had started consulting with states and experts in other to fashion out measures to tackle the pest.

Selena Gomez Covers Vogue Brasil With Louis Vuitton Creative Director

In the cute black and white cover snap, Selena could be seen embracing the 45-year-old French Fashion designer from behind as he puts his hands over hers.

She looked fantastic in a flowy white dress with a patterned design on the front as he went casual cool in a black leather jacket with matching jeans.

Announcing her latest cover on her page she wrote; 'My cover for @voguebrasil with @nicolasghesquiere ❤️ exciting things coming with this brilliant man.'

Peter Okoye Signs Kaffy’s Husband To Record Label

Peter Okoye of P-Square who now solely runs P Classic records has signed Papii J, Kaffy’s husband to his record label.

The well known instrumentalist has now released a new single on the record label to seal the deal which also features Peter himself and Selebobo.

Also announcing his new signee, Peter wrote this on his IG page;

Yes peeps he just got signed!!! Y'all Knw he is so so talented. It's @papiijameh Ft MrP & @selebobo1 #4GetYourLevel Link on My Bio.

Food Scarcity,Politics,This Is Just The Begining: TB Joshua Tells Nigerians

On Sunday May 22, 2016, T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), made more shocking revelations on his Emmanuel TV station concerning Nigeria and the world at large.  The prophet spoke on many issues including the recent EgyptAir crash, African politics and agriculture, even warning of a terrorist attack in the United Kingdom.

He read out a transcript of the prophecies he had given during his New Year’s Crossover Service, highlighting particularly the national food scarcity. On each point read, he expanded further, detailing what Nigeria and Africa are to expect in the nearest future.

FOOD SCARCITY
“There will be large scale scarcity, shortage of food. As a state, country, continent, we have to go back to the farm to arrest, to alleviate the forthcoming situation”, he read. Further expanding on the details of the prophecy, he said, “It is only a ‘shortage’ that you are experiencing now; you have not experienced ‘large scale.’ ” Giving further insight, he proclaimed, “This one that I am saying now, ‘scarcity’, ‘large scale’, it's a proverb. Whatever you can do from now till December - all of your money you will use to buy food - you will not have enough to buy.”

Lol Nigerians And Their Imagination Sef

I Didn't Kill Her-Lekan Shonde

An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of alleged wife killer, Lekan Shonde, in prison for 30 days. Lekan was arraigned this morning on charges of murder by the police. He is alleged to have killed his wife, Ronke Shonde at their Egbeda flat and fled.

The charge reads: “That you Shonde Olalekan, on May 5, 2016, at about 2030 hours at No. 3, Tiemo Street, Egbeda, in the Lagos Magisterial District, did kill one Ronke Shonde, ‘F’ age 37, by giving her fist blow on her head, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 221 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.”

When he was asked if he understood the charge, Shonde asked for the last paragraph to be re-read, after which he replied, “I didn’t kill her.”

The case was adjourned till 24th of June.

Tiwa Savage Looking Beautiful In New Photos

Tiwa is shooting the video for one of her single and already getting set for a US tour.

Former NIMASA Boss Raymond Omatseye Sentenced To 5 Years Imprisonment

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency, Raymond Temisan Omatseye, to five years in prison over a N1.5bn contract scam. Omatseye was arraigned before the court today May 20 on a 27-count charge bordering on alleged contract variation, bid rigging and awarding contract above his approval limit while he was in office.

Omatseye is accused of approving contract above the threshold level of the agency. He was also convicted for bid rigging. Omatseye is also alleged to have warded contracts to company that was the highest bidder and not those pre-qualified for a contract.

Presidency Sets Up 15-man Panel On Palliatives For Nigerians

The Federal government has constituted a 15-man technical panel to consider suggestions and contribution from all relevant parties on the N500bn social investment in the 2016 budget as palliatives to cushion the effect of the petrol price increase.

The committee headed by Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, is part of the agreement reached between the government, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Joe Ajaero-led faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress.

A statement by the Deputy Director in the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Samuel Olowookere, said the trade unions will provide seven members of the committee with TUC and the Ayuba Wabba-led NLC providing five members. The Ajaero-led faction will provide two members.

Actress Adunni Ade Fires Back At Those Who Criticize Baby Mamas

Actress and single mother of two ,Adunni Ade has voiced out for those who look down on women for being baby mamas..She says most times its down to being in a miserable relationship or getting out and pushing for their child or children.

TUC President Opens Up: Why We Rejected This NLC Strike

The National President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Kiagama Bobboi, gave reasons why the TUC disagreed with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) shortly before the commencement of the planned strike, saying that NLC was dogmatic in pressing its demands.

The TUC President said that the NLC came to the negotiation table with only one item, which was that the price of fuel be reverted to N86 per litre, even though the meeting with government afforded labour opportunity to address the contending issues once and for all...

Pastor Hawking ‘Fetish’ Meat In Ondo Arrested(Photos)

We are truly in the end times, A self- acclaimed pastor with one of the Pentecostal churches, was arrested for allegedly hawking fetish items in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

 The pastor, Adeniyi Johnson, said to be mentally challenged, was arrested by resident of Ijomu in Akure metropolis while hawking the items as fried meat in the area. The pastor, according to eyewitness account, brought out the items from his pocket and put them inside a tray before hawking. Vanguard gathered that those who saw him immediately raised alarm and were trying to lynch him before some elders intervened and suggested he should be taken to the Oba’s palace. 

First Class Student Barred From Graduation Because Of His Beard (Photo)

The valedictorian at a Louisiana high school was not allowed to participate because he took a stand over his goatee.
Andrew Jones,the head of his class at Amite High School, was not allowed  to participate in the graduation ceremony because he refused to shave his beard.
 Jones came out tops in his class and was meat to deliver the valedictory speech,but the school said that what’s on his chin violated the policy against facial hair, according to WWLTV.

The 4.0 student had worn his beard for four years, but he and 13 others were told that they had to shave after arriving at their graduation ceremony Wednesday night.
They were told if they didn't go in the bathroom to shave, they couldn't participate with the class.  Jones was the only one who refused, because he said that rule was never enforced before.

Manny Pacquiao Wins Senatorial Seat In Philippine

The Great Boxer Manny Pacquiao was proclaimed Thursday as a winner of a Philippine Senate seat, bringing him closer to a possible crack at the presidency.

At the proclamation ceremony, an elections commissioner introduced Pacquiao as the "people's champion" and called out his name in the same slow style that he is introduced in the boxing ring, drawing cheers from the audience.

The Filipino slugger garnered more than 16 million votes, landing seventh among 12 new members of the Senate, a traditional springboard to the presidency. Earlier this year, Pacquiao said he planned to retire from boxing to become a full-time politician.


Asked if his next target is the presidency, Pacquiao smiled then said, "Nothing, nothing, nothing," as he moved into his black Cadillac SUV after his proclamation.

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Police To Arraign Lekan Shonde Today

Following the conclusion of investigation on the death of Ronke Shonde, the police will arraign her husband, Lekan before a Lagos Court today. It was gathered that the suspect will be docked before an Ebute-Metta Magistrates’ Court.

We are however not sure if he will be charged for alleged murder, manslaughter or assault, but it was gathered from a source that the police had established a case against him.

Master P Ordered To Pay Ex-Wife $875k

 A judge has ordered P. Miller to hand over his check from season two of Master P's Family Empire to his ex-wife. That's $825,000 .According to TMZ, a judge not only ruled that Master P has to hand over his entire salary to Sonya, but also pay for her legal fees, which add up to around $15,000.  

 

This comes just six months after the judge ordered the No Limit boss to pay Sonya nearly $30,000 a month in alimony and child support, plus $200,000 to cover her legal fees.

The No Limit empire that Percy and Sonya built together over their 23 years of marriage is worth close to $200 million.He had earlier refused to give her a penny,leaving herbroke

EgyptAir Flight From Paris to Cairo Confirmed To Have Crashed

Officials have confirmed that,the EgyptAir flight headed to Cairo from Paris late Wedesday crashed into the Mediterranean Sea halfway between Egypt and Greece.There we 66 aboard with  56 passengers  including one child and two babies ,and 10 crew members.

EgyptAir later confirmed that one of the plane's emergency devices sent a distress signal approximately two hours after it vanished.A search and rescue is currently on.

See RMD,Don Jazzy And Others Rocking Skirt

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Photo Of Rescued Chibok Girl & Her Baby With Her Boko Haram Mandated Husband

The Nigerian Army have confirmed the rescue of one of the abducted Chibok school girls. We had reported earlier that the girl had been rescued by the support of the civilian JTF.

The Army in a statement said: "This is to confirm that one of the abducted Chibok school girls, Falmata Mbalala, was among the rescued persons by our troops at Baale near Damboa."

Sadly, she has a kid now and her Boko-Haram husband has been arrested.

Oshiomhole Follows FG’s Footstep, Says No Work, No Pay

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has directed workers in the state Public Service to shun the strike action embarked upon by the Nigeria Labour Congress and stay at their duty posts.

He warned that any worker who did not come to work under the guise of participating in a strike will forfeit his or her pay.

Several government ministries located at Ezoti street, in Benin, were placed under locks and keys today, following the strike called by the NLC. Also, those who reported for duty at the secretariat building located ‎along Sapele road were chased out by members of the NLC.

The government in a statement has however said, all workers are expected to be at their duty posts or forfeit their salaries.

Comedian TEE A Celebrates 11th Wedding Anniversary..

FUEL SUBSIDY: Past Deceit, Present Pains & Future Relief

by Ayodele Komolafe

Just a few days ago, President Muhammadu Buhari gave an historic answer to Cameron’s description of our beloved nation – Nigeria, as “fantastically corrupt”. In the field of politics today and forever this answer will be regarded as the most diplomatic answer in history and will be referenced for life by scholars.

No wonder Rubben Abati who would always oppose the President could write “I commend President Buhari for his confidence. He got the message from Cameron. Old age and experience can be an advantage sometimes. And he gave it back to the Prime Minister in full measure.

Ronke Died Of Respiratory Seizure- Autopsy

Information reaching The Punch as of 11.23pm on Wednesday says the late Ronke Shonde, who was allegedly killed by her husband, Lekan, died from respiratory seizure.

The final autopsy report, which just got to the State Department of Criminal Investigation, revealed that the victim did not die from domestic violence.

A very reliable source said, “The final autopsy result has been released. In fact, it is just getting to the SDCI. The summary of the report is that she did not die from the bruises on her body. She died from respiratory seizure.”

Comedian AY Shares Throwback Photo Of Him & His Beautiful Wife

AY [real names Ayo Makun] shared these two pics of himself and his wife Mabel, eleven years ago and in the present.  

 

He wrote: "Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. @midas_interiors this whole thing was started by @alibabagcfr... take it in good fate or do somebody too #11yearsago #throwback"

Found Chibok Girl Identified As Amina Ali Darsha

One of the missing Chibok girls has been found. According to her source Tsambido Hosea Abana who is the chairman of Chibok Community in Abuja the found Chibok girl is Amina Ali Darsha Nkeki from Mbalala and she was found at Kulakaisa which is close to Sambisa forest. The girl has revealed that some of the girls her still inside Sambisa forest.

Juliet Ibrahim Looks Gorgeous In Agbada(Photos)

The beautiful actress looked stunning in Agbada, She such a beauty.see more pics after the cut

Uzor Kalu Arraigned by EFCC for "Stealing" N5.6bn

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) wants the former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu to give account of an alleged misappropriation of N5.6billion while he was governor.

He presided over the state between 1999 and 2007. The EFCC, after conducting their investigations into the alleged misappropriation of funds, had charged the former governor to court on Monday.

See more photos from Uzor Kalu's appearance in court...

Tompolo To President Buhari: Withdraw Military From My Town

Militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to give an order for the immediate withdrawal of the military from his town - Gbaramatu kingdom.

Gbaramatu kingdom, with headquarters at Oporoza, in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, had been raided by military since the resumption of militancy by the acclaimed Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), which had added to the economic debacle of an already bleeding nation.

The military siege was further reinforced last Saturday, after multiple attacks on Chevron’s oil facilities which are mostly located in Gbaramatu kingdom.

Senate Withdraws Anti-Social Media Bill

After a widespread outrage about the introduction of social media bill, the Senate has withdrawn the frivolous petition bill sponsored by Bala Ibn Na’Allah believed to have been aimed at restricting freedom of expression.

The withdrawal of the bill followed the report of the upper chamber’s Committee on Human Rights and Legal Matters submitted by David Umar today. It was clear in the report that the bill amounted to violation of citizens’ rights, and contradicted extant laws, imposing duty of investigation on petitioners and serving as stumbling block to the fight against corruption. A lot of people have been rejoicing over this on social media networks 

Toyin Aimakhu's Ex Seun Egbegbe Publicly Apologizes To Her

After embarrassing her on social media ,even threatening to deal with any producer who gives her a movie role,the movie executive has officially apologized to the actress... What was all the name calling for!!!

"I hereby regret any inconveniences i might have caused Toyin Aimakhu. she's is an A-list actress, anyone who wants to do business with her should deal with her as a celebrated artist. I wish her the best.. he wrote

Chika Ike Visits Families Who Lost Their Soldier Dads(Photos)

 The actress gave back to children who lost their soldier dads in active service...

I live for moments like this! Paid a visit to this lovelies who lost there solider fathers in active duty"She said.

Black Chyna Respond To Critics- Put SOme Respect On My Name