Pope Reacts To Hijab Crisis In Osun State

Pope Francis has called for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, particularly residents of Osun State, irrespective of the socio-cultural and religious beliefs.

The Pope made the appeal during a visit of the Roman Catholic Church to Governor Rauf Aregbesola at the Government House in Osogbo, the state capital.

The Catholic Pontiff, who was represented by Most Reverend Augustine Kassujja, said that dialogue instead of violence should ensue in resolving issues of disagreement between people of diverse culture, tradition, religion, and beliefs.

Eid-el-Fitri: Federal Government declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared July 5 and 6, 2016 as a public holiday to mark Eid-el-Fitri Celebrations.

The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, on Thursday in Abuja, urged  all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which are love, peace and justice to their daily living and through this contribute to the development of the nation.

Men Parading themselves as Naval Officers Arrested in Rivers State

The Nigerian Navy yesterday handed over 11 suspects who were arrested for parading themselves as Naval personnel to the Rivers State Police Command for possible prosecution. Outgoing commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Port Harcourt, Commodore Sanusi Ibrahim, handed over the suspects to the officials of the State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) of the State Command in the state capital.

Ibrahim said the suspects used navy uniforms and paraded themselves as ‘Merchant Navy’ with intent to defraud unsuspecting individuals and companies in the state and environs.

The outgoing Naval commander stated that the suspects were caught in the act by operatives of the 97 Special Operations Group (SOG), the Nigerian Air Force, Port Harcourt, who reported the matter to the Nigerian Navy.

Adamawa Musician, Ado Daukaka who went missing Narrates His Ordeal

An Adamawa-based musician, Ado Daukaka, who went missing this last Saturday but was found unconscious yesterday at a farm in Lamurde village, has recounted his ordeal.

The musician, who came into limelight during the administration of Murtala Nyako, with his popular praise song for the former governor, was last seen on Saturday after he left for early morning prayers.

His disappearance sparked fears that he may have been killed especially after his latest musical effort titled “Gyara Kayanka”, condemned some elected political office holders in the state, accusing them of deceiving the electorate.

I always spray fragrance on my jerseys before match - Daniel Sturridge

England and Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge has revealed he sprays fragrance on his kit before matches.

The 26-year-old has returned home after England's humiliating exit from Euro 2016 at the hands of Iceland.

The campaign may have left a bitter taste in the mouth, but Sturridge at least smelled the part.

Gov Aregbesola explains why He is running Osun State withour commissioners

Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has explained what is preventing his government from appointing commissioners since it was inaugurated in November 27, 2014.

Aregbesola, who spoke while breaking fast with journalists on Tuesday, said that the paucity of funds is the major reason behind the delay.

The governor noted that the government, as presently constituted, is going through harrowing experience, adding that the state is being run through ingenuity and goodwill.

Stressing that the dwindling allocation from the federal allocation has really affected the state, he stated that the appointment of commissioners would be additional burden which the state cannot presently afford.

73 year old woman sentences to death over drugs

A Vietnamese court has sentenced an elderly Australian woman to death for heroin trafficking, local media reported on Thursday.

The officials said that Nguyen Thi Huong, 73, left Ho Chi Minh City airport in December 2014 for Australia.

They also found 1.6 kilogrammes of heroin in her luggage disguised as 36 bars of soap.

FFK’s Aide Debunks "Letter to Christians & Apostle Suleiman"

RE: FEMI-FANI-KAYODE SENDS MESSAGE TO ALL CHRISTIANS AND APOSTLE SULEIMAN FROM DETENTION

This is to inform the general public that the purported message making the rounds that Chief Femi Fani-Kayode wrote a certain message to Christians and Apostle Suleiman from detention is not true. 

(PHOTOs) Woman Forced To Walk N*ked After Being Caught In Bed With A Married Man

A woman has been subjected to a wicked form of public shame by her man after she was caught having s*x with another man. The incident which happened in the city of Perm in central Russia has gone viral online.

According to The Sun, the extreme walk of shame was captured on camera by shocked passers-by in a packed city centre. The redhead desperately tries to cover her modesty as she walks the streets stark n*ked.

Nigerian Navy pleads with Nigerians "Help Us Capture Tompolo"

Nigerians have been urged to assist security agencies with vi­tal information that can lead to the arrest of wanted for­mer Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo.

The appeal came on Tuesday from the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas.

In an interaction with journalists in Warri, Ibas announced plans to upgrade the Nigerian Navy Second­ary School in Ibusa, Oshimi­li North Local Government Area of Delta State to a mar­itime university.

His disclosure raised fears that the Federal Gov­ernment may have finally dumped the controversial Nigerian Maritime Univer­sity in Okerenkoko in the same state.

Vice Admiral Ibas, who inspected facilities in na­val formations in the state, said the process of getting the university licenced for the operation was ongoing with the relevant agencies.

Nigeria Among World’s Most Unstable Countries according to Fund for Peace

The Fund for Peace, a Washington D.C.-based non-profit, non-governmental research and educational institution, has ranked Nigeria as one of the world’s most unstable countries.

In its 12th annual Fragile States Index (FSI) released Wednesday, Fund for Peace ranked Nigeria alongside war-torn Afghanistan, Haiti, Iraqi, Guinea, Pakistan, Burundi and Zimbabwe.

 It stated that the situation in Nigeria deteriorated in 2015 when compared with 2014.

Fund for Peace cited the economic downturn occasioned by the fall in oil price and the activities of Boko Haram in the North-eastern part of Nigeria for classifying Nigeria among countries where peace deteriorated in 2015.

Nigeria was also placed among countries classified as “high alert” meaning that the situation in Nigeria had worsened compared to the previous year.

Ojo Maduekwe, former minister of foreign affairs, has died at 71

The cause of his death is not clear as the former minister is not know to suffer any terminal ailment.

Maduekwe, who is from Abia state, has held several ministerial positions – notably minister of transport in the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

"Marriage is overrated... I’m Not Interested In Getting Married” - Halima Abubakar Reiterate

In a new chat with Encomium, Curvy actress, Halima Abubakar reiterate that she won't be getting married, after previously stating same but this time she added that marriage is somewhat overrated.

Excerpts below:

Recently, there was a post that you said you’re not interested in marriage any longer. Why did you concluded on that?

Yes, because marriage has been overrated. It’s unnecessarily over rated. It’s just too much of headache with how things are now. Even ordinary relationship is a huge burden, huge headache and heartbreaking, let alone marriage. When you can’t stand each other as boyfriend and girlfriend, how would you live together under the same roof when you get married?

Ladies, See What Thieves Now Do with Stolen Pant (MUST READ)

According to a post on Facebook by Asiwaju Oluwaseun Lanre, the unnamed female pants thief confessed that he sells the stolen pants to ritualists who pay him N500 for each pant.

After he was tortured, he went on to disclose that he is not the only person in the business and that they have sponsors. Read the post below as it was shared on the social media:

“This guy was arrested for stealing ladies panties/undies sells it for #500 After being tortured for some hours, he confessed he has been in the business for a while, and he’s being sponsored by some people. He said the leader pays him N500 per a panty. He claimed to come from Akinmoorin in Afijio LG.

Shocking! Family Dog Mauled 3 Day old Baby to Death

A 3-day-old baby girl in central California was allegedly mauled to death by her family’s dogs on Monday, police said.

The infant’s 33-year-old mother thought the two dogs (above)  reported as shar-pei and pit bull mixes, were restrained in the yard and did not pose a threat, police said.

“She left the door open because it was hot and she thought the dogs were tied up,” Sgt. Dan Macias with the Fresno Police Department told the Fresno Bee.

Photos of Burna Boy as He Arrive UK ... See Swags

Rapper Burna Boy has been all about his trip to the UK for his concert which comes up this weekend, July 2nd and July 8th, has finally arrived the country.

As ordered, he was welcomed by his fans who clouded him with selfies and greetings. Burna Boy was all smiles as he rocked a hoodie inside a coat shirt with his signature rasta dreads.

Kylie Jenner wants Tyga to Move into Her new home

According to People, in fact, Jenner, 18, has invited the 26-year-old to move into her new Hidden Hills home.

“He still has money problems,” says the source of Tyga, who has had issues with unpaid back taxes and other financial disputes.

For now, no one in Jenner’s famous family appears to be up in arms about the reunion.

Check out this cheeky picture of Funke Akindele

Actress Funke Akindele aka Jenifa rocks a black and white outfit and her pose really depict her acting trademark. She his currently in a relationship with JJC Skills.

(PHOTO) To punish her husband wife kills their two daughters

A Texas woman fatally shot by police after killing her two daughters told her husband, “This is about punishing you,” .

A family friend of Taylor and Madison Sheats and their parents Christy and Jason Sheats told KTRK-TV on Tuesday that the shooting Friday evening at a suburban Houston home followed one of the couple’s frequent arguments.

Police said an officer fatally shot longtime gun rights advocate Christy Sheats, 42, after cops rushed to the Katy home to find her shooting at one of her daughters in the street. The argument between the women’s parents turned deadly on their father’s birthday, the family friend, Madison Davey told the TV station.

DISCUSSION: Is it right for a lady to propose to a man - Pastor Sam Adeyemi Explain

Leadership speaker and Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, while preaching on “Prepaper for the wedding”, shared his opinion about women proposing to their men.

He said. “Some people may ask, Pastor is it okay for it to be the lady that will tell the guy about marriage? Well, is there anywhere in the bible that says a lady can’t tell a man? The thing though is, a lot of time, it’s better for the guy to pop the question because men become suspicious a lot of time when they are being chased. 

Iconic Photo! Picture Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs And Wole Soyinka together

Nigerian Actress, Joke Silva, shared this iconic photo, which shows her, her husband, Olu Jacobs and Nobel Laurette, Wole Soyinka smiling for the camera.

The actress shared the photo on her IG page and gave it the caption:

A lovely afternoon with my husband and prof Wole Soyinka discussing artistic things.

Meet the Pastor who prays for his member's genitals to make it bigger!

The pastor as seen in the video below then laid his hands on their genital and offered special prayers.

Early in March this year, the same pastor told his congregation he has the power to pray for anyone who wants bigger breast, buttocks or genitals.

According to him:

This old Man Sang a Sweet Song While massaging a Lady’s Feet, how Nigerians have remix it will tear you open (So Hilarious)

So, there’s this video that went viral…about a Man who was innocently massaging a lady’s feet…and He sang a song titled “Sugar time” by “McGuire Sisters” released in 1958!

Here’s how he sang it…and it’s completely hilarious! He started with “Allah please forgive me”.

See the old man's version ...

😂😂😂 Whose sugar daddy is this? #HoneyInTheMorning ➡️ Tag His Bae ➡️ Follow @KraksHQ For More #KraksTV

A video posted by KraksTV™️ (@krakstv) on Jun 27, 2016 at 4:16am PDT

Then Prolific Producer, Pheelz jumped on it and gave it a redefining taste!

Then KraksTV Jumped on it:

New jam alert 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 #HoneyInTheMorning 🎵: @pheelzonthebeat 🎥: @femibakre #DancingManChallenge #ThamsanqaJantjie #KraksTV

A video posted by KraksTV™️ (@krakstv) on Jun 27, 2016 at 2:05pm PDT

..and Here’s the evolution of #HoneyinTheMorning..

The Evolution of #HoneyInTheMorning 😂😂😂 Song: #McGuireSisters - #Sugartime Remix by: @pheelzonthebeat @femibakre #KraksTV

A video posted by KraksTV™️ (@krakstv) on Jun 28, 2016 at 12:11pm PDT

…and Brethren, #HoneyinTheMorning Meets Amoshine.. (Charles 2pac Igwe)

😂😂😂 @teeflamez_: When #Honey meets #Amoshine 🔥🔥🔥 ➡️ Tag A Friend To See This ➡️ Turn On Post Notifications Credit: @pheelzonthebeat @charles_okocha #KraksTV #HoneyInTheMorning #ChrisBrown

A video posted by KraksTV™️ (@krakstv) on Jun 28, 2016 at 1:57pm PDT

..and To Top it all! EmmaOhMyGod jumped on it….

So @pheelzonthebeat made a beat out of that video.. The beat was too mad I couldn't just let it go.. So I made a song to it.. Let me know what y'al think😆 Thanks for sending me the beat @pheelzonthebeat 🙌 ____________________________ Full video on YouTube.com/emmaohmagod Audio on reverbnation.com/emmaohmagod

A video posted by Ur Brethren EmmaOhMaGod (@emmaohmagod) on Jun 29, 2016 at 6:24am PDT

So after watching all this version you still didn't laugh then you issue is beyond man's solution

Hailings to the creators ...

DRAMA! Man steals Native doctor's wallet, what happened next will shock you!

Karma caught up too quickly with a 27-year-old popular ‘pickpocket’, Mdu, on Monday morning after his assignment to steal a wallet from his victim took an unexpected twist.

The culprit was said to have snatched a wallet from an elderly man suspected to be a Sangoma (traditional diviner) but to his amazement, while trying to check its content, it quickly turned into a deadly cobra in his hands.

An eye witness disclosed that Mdu tracked the alleged Sangoma who was about to board a taxi, confessed his crime and wanted to return the stolen item. He said:

Futurologist Alvin Toffler his dead, at 87

Alvin Toffler, the author of Future Shock and other works predicting social, economic and technological change, has died at the age of 87.

*Futurologist is a person whose occupation or specialty is the forecasting of future events, conditions, or developments

List of Corp Members Allowances in some States

In Nigeria, every year fresh graduates travel across the nation to different states in a scheme called National Youth Service Corps popularly called NYSC.

The NYSC scheme was an initiative of the Yakubu Gowon military regime in 1973 to reconstruct, reconcile and rebuild the country after the Nigerian Civil war.

While many Nigerians have called on successive governments to scrap the scheme as they say it has outlived its usefulness, many others have asked that the scheme should be retained.

"I have no regret quitting my old job, but it was a huge risk" – Anita Okoye Reveals

Anita Okoye, wife of Psquare‘s Paul Okoye has shared how she quit her 9-5 job this year in order to embark on new personal projects and she doesn’t regret it.

Paul and Anita Okoye held their star-studded traditional wedding on March 22, 2014 in Port Harcourt and 10 months later, they headed to the Ikoyi registry in Lagos on January 22, 2015 to do it the legal way.

BIZARRE! Man Marries His Phone In Las Vegas Ceremony (PHOTOs)

One man traveled to Vegas just so he could say 'I do' to his smartphone.Aaron Chervenak, 34, from Los Angeles, married his cellphone at The Little Vegas Chapel in Nevada last month in an attempt to make a point about society's growing devotion to and reliance on their smartphones.

Aaron said in a video documenting his peculiar wedding.

'If we're gonna be honest with ourselves, we connect with our phones on so many emotional levels,' 'We look to it for solace, to calm us down, to put us to sleep, to ease our minds, and to me, that's also what a relationship is about.' So in a sense my smartphone has been my longest relationship,' he added. 'That's why I decided to see what it was like to actually marry a phone.'

Drake alledgely shooting ‘One Dance’ video in South Africa but Wizkid is absent

New reports are floating around that Canadian rapper Drake has started filming the video for his hit single, ‘One Dance’ in South Africa.

Drizzy is reportedly in the African country to shoot the visuals for the Wizkid and Kyla-assisted song, with the featured artistes nowhere in sight.

Wiz Khalifa reveals he can only marry again at his 50s

Amber Rose might have to look elsewhere if she still nurses any hope of getting hitched with rapper Wiz Khalifa for a second time.

After his split from the former stripper-cum-model, Wiz Khalifa has said he might give marriage another shot when he is in his 50s.

Speaking to Jeff Weiss as a feature in the July/August issue of Playboy magazine, the rapper bared his thoughts on giving marriage another trial.