Mavin Records | I’m not the leading Artiste – Reekado Banks

Mavins Record artist, Reekado Banks, has said he is in no competition with his fellow acts on the label as they are only trying to impress themselves and label boss, Don Jazzy.

Reekado Banks while reacting to a statement that he is the leading act on the label, told HF Tv, he doesn’t see it that way.

In his own words: 

Money Bag is Here! Stake Gains offers Great Earnings With Unbeatable Football Predictions

Something Big is happening, It is new and it is proudly Nigeria! Yes, it is time to bank in some cool cash with Stake Gains bookmarkers. Betting has never been this easier with an unbelievable wide range of football prediction.

Soccer has not only been a source of entertainment and relaxation for those who love the round leather game but also an avenue to rake in massive income by predicting football games.

Whats Cooking | Don Jazzy pictured with U.S Rapper T.I

This is not just one of those pictures we see our celebs post on their social media and come to thing of the fact that it is Don Jazzy then something hot must be brewing ... Don Jazzy has been in the states with Tiwa Savage who has been signed to Jay Z's Roc Nation ... We just have to wait and see in the coming days what this two have in store for us.

Pls Advise | “My Boyfriend’s Dad Attempted to Kiss Me after Touching My Bum”

Bunmi of Vanguard was sent this relationship puzzle to solve by a reader named Uju who is currently running out of ideas. 

Read her letter below:

Dear Bunmi,

Thousands Of Turkey Coup Prisoners Raped, Starved, Beaten And Hogtied In Illegal Detaining Centres

Amnesty says it has ‘credible evidence’ Turkish police are holding detainees in stress positions for up to 48 hours, denying them food, water and medical treatment and in the worst cases some have been subjected to severe beatings and torture, including rape.

John Dalhuisen, Amnesty International’s Europe director, said:

“Reports of abuse including beatings and rape in detention are extremely alarming, especially given the scale of detentions that we have seen in the past week.

“The grim details that we have documented are just a snapshot of the abuses that might be happening in places of detention.”

Jonathan Should Be Blamed For Nigeria’s Current Hardship & Economic Distress - Fr. Mbaka

Controversial Enugu-based Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka says the inability of former President Jonathan’s administration to save when there was oil boom is what is responsible for the present recession of the Nigerian economy. According to him, Jonathan ran a wasteful government.

Mbaka in a statement released ‎by his spokesperson, Maximus Ugwuoke, accused the past government of failing to heed to his prophecies that indicated Nigeria was going to experience economic hardship.

Minister of Sports summons AFN, FEAD staff over ticket scandal

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has summoned the Secretary, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Olumide Bamiduro, to explain the ticket scandal that rocked the social media at the weekend.

A statement by the minster’s Special Adviser on Media, Nneka Anibeze, said on Sunday in Lagos that the ministry’s staff of the Federation of Elite Athletes Department (FEAD) was also summoned.

It will be recalled that a mail purportedly written by the AFN secretary had asked athletes to send an estimate of what their ticket to Rio may cost.

Hilarious | See reply to Scammers BVN text messages

Lol, bet this fraudster will never send any of such message to him again

Fine Woman | Actress Genevieve Nnaji shares 'no makeup' picture

Award winning Actress, Genevieve Nnaji is one fine woman. She took to her Instagram page to flaunts her natural look and she still slay.

BREAKING | Shooting in Florida: 2 Dead, at Least 14 Others Wounded

At least two people were killed and more than a dozen others injured in a shooting outside of a Florida nightclub early Monday, officials said.

According to NBC News, the gunshots were fired in the parking lot of Club Blu in Fort Myers at around 12:30 a.m. ET.

Fort Myers Police Department said in a statement that "at least 14-16 people" were wounded in the shooting, with their injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. NBC station WBBH reported that both of those killed were male.

I can act NUDE if the story warrants it – Nollywood Actress reveals

Nigerian up-and-coming actress, Chelsea Eze, one of the new faces in Nollywood has opened up on her take as regards nude acting.

The actress further pointed out that she can go nude on set if the unclad scene is tasteful enough.

She said: “If the opportunity comes with a good story and the money is right, I can act Unclad. As long as it’s tastefully done, I am okay with it”.

Chelsea FC Forward, Eden Hazard shared an Epic throwback Pic of how He Started

Chelsea FC talisman, Eden Hazard took to his social media page to share a throwback pic of himself on how he started his football career. He wrote:

MY STORY BEGAN IN BRAINE-LE-COMTE. NOTHING GOT IN MY WAY. MY PASSION FOR THE GAME IS WHAT DRIVES ME ...

No Chill | See how fans reacted to Don Jazzy's "Waiter" Comment

Don Jazzy took to his social media page to throw a joke about how great a waiter he thinks he will be and got the shocker from his fans.

With several using the opportunity to nudge him to marry, others used the opportunity to agree with the producer.

Actress Oge Okoye came under fire for her revealing outfit to Church

Nigerian Actress, Oge Okoye took to her social media page to share a photo of her church outfit and what she got from her fans isn't what she expected.

Oge who wore a rather cleavage exposing attire was called out on the choice of attire as fans questioned if she was aiming to seduce the Pastor with her outfit.

Is this dress too revealing? 

Full Gist | Aisha Buhari finally speaks on why she sued Fayose

The Wife of the President and First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has opened up on why she’s pursuing a legal case against the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose over his publications linking her to the William Jefferson bribery scandal.

The First lady speaking through her counsel, Mary Ekpere-Eta of Mary Ekpere & Co, Legal Practitioners disclosed that the decision is aimed at letting the public know that “nobody is above the law.”

Niger Delta Avengers blow up another oil Facility, releases statement

The Niger Delta Avengers militant group responsible for the vandalisation of oil installations in the Niger Delta region and more recently, an attack on a pipeline in Ogun state have struck again.

In a recent statement by the militants, the group claimed to have at 11:30pm on Sunday night struck another facility belonging to the NNPC in line with its promise to cripple the nations oil production.

Read the statement released below:

Full Gist | My tussle with Dino Melaye – Remi Tinubu

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the senator representing Lagos central at the national assembly, has spoken to the Press for the first time since her rift with Senator Dino Melaye.

Speaking in an interview with The Nation, Tinubu said she never wanted to speak to the Press about the row because it happened behind closed doors.

Tinubu said she was “overwhelmed” by the extent of support she received from Nigerian women following the controversial episode with her colleague, Dino Melaye, during an executive session of the senate.

Ooni of Ife replies critics who questioned him for knelling down during a Thanksgiving Service

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has replied to critics over his statement claiming Jesus is his Father.

Recall that the Ooni’s statement had caused a major uproar on social media after the traditional ruler knelt to worship God during a thanksgiving after his coronation.

In response to critics, the Ooni in an interview with Punch said: “I will continue to do it forever and ever. Those who criticised me are ignorant of the supreme power of God Almighty before whom all kings must bow. God is the King of all kings. He appoints kings and dethrones them.

Kenya Deports Koffi Olomide for assaulting his Female Dancer

Kenyan authorities have expelled Congolese singer Koffi Olomide, a day after he was arrested for kicking one of his female dancers, his lawyer said Saturday.

"I can confirm to you that my client Koffi Olomide was expelled this morning and I have just spoken to him," Olomide's Kenyan lawyer George Wajakoyah said, adding he had landed back in Kinshasa.

The rumba singer, hugely popular across Africa, had Friday been caught on camera kicking out violently at a dancer in full view of two Kenyan policemen as he arrived at Nairobi's international airport.

Verizon to acquire Yahoo for $5bn

Verizon is set to buy Email and Internet giant Yahoo for $5bn Recode reports. The deal is said to be already complete with just teensy details left to be sorted before an announcement is made.

The move  on that is a little surprising, but continues with Verizon’s trend of being a company that is more than just a carrier.

Last year it purchased AOL for $4.4bn and now it has taken on Yahoo. Yahoo is not as expensive as the likes of Whatsapp or Linkedln which were sold for around 4 times the price of Yahoo.

Suspect Reveals Why Muslim Youths Attacked Church For Holding Service On Friday

The men of the Nigerian Police have nabbed 18 year old Abba Usman for alleged participation in the vandalisation and attack carried out on a church in Niger state on July 15, 2016.

Recall that some Muslim youths reported to be about 200 in number had attacked St. Philips Catholic Church in Suleja, Niger State

Dr Ezeife accuses Buhari of trying to push Igbos out of Nigeria

Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari hates Igbos and that he knew about this hatred a long time ago. 

The president has been criticised for many described as lopsided appointment that has largely favoured the north. 

In an interview with Vanguard, the former governor of Anambra revealed what was discussed at the Igbo peace summit in Owerri, Imo state. He said: “We discussed the problem that the South East is facing in today’s Nigeria. The problem of hatred from Mr. President.

SHOCKING | Buhari reveals 31-year-old secret about Babangida

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari said 31 years ago he was removed from office because he was planning to purge the military hierarchy of corruption.

Buhari, who has not spared the military even in his ongoing anti-corruption war, said senior military leaders, led by former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Aliyu Gusau, removed him in August 1985, to save themselves from his wrath.

SCARY | See the Gigantic snake Bayelsa Politician found at his new house

Chief Whip at Ekeremor Local Government Council, Bayelsa state, Hon Johnbull Clephas encountered this snake at the site of his new building. Describing the moment, he wrote:

Federal Government to prosecute nine Ekiti lawmakers for certificate forgery

Not less than nine members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly are set to be prosecuted by the Federal government for alleged forgery of their academic results. 

According to reports by Punch, the decision was based on an intensive investigation by Nigeria’s secret police, DSS, who had carried out the investigation into the credentials submitted by the politicians to the Independent National Electoral Commission during the last general elections.

Police nab Nigerian man for selling fake "cure for AIDS"

A man identified as Uzoma Eleazar was arrested in India, alongside three others after attempting to sell the ‘cure for AIDS’ in an online scam. 

According to reports, Uzoma tried to sell seeds which turned out to be Garcinia Kola (bitter kola), to one Indian identified as Anil Mathur, for almost N10million. 

According to Mathur, he met Uzoma on social media and formed a friendship with him. Uzoma later led him to believe he had some special seeds which were grown only in Nigeria, with benefits including a cure for cough and AIDS. Uzoma also led him to believe there was lots of profit to be made from selling the cure for AIDS. 

Wizkid and his Rumoured Girlfriend, Justin Skye love up on social media

After his performance at One Africa Music Fest, everyone was talking about Wizkid and his supposed new flame, Justin Skye.

Justin Skye took over Wizkid’s snapchat during his One Africa Music Fest concert posting lots love up messages. Two of them set the ball rolling on the rumours about their relationship with their cryptic messages

Unknown Gunmen kidnapped RCCG Pastor during service in Lagos

Gunmen have whisked away a pastor with Redeemed Christian Church of God at Santos bus stop in the Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Sunday, July 24. 

According to reports, the pastor, simply identified as Bajomo was abducted around 7am while preparing for a workers’ meeting. 

A witness,  identified as Esther, said the gunmen wore attractive clothes as if they had come for the church service. 

(Graphic Photos) Troops kill two Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Sunday killed two Boko Haram terrorists during its clearance operation in Musafanari, Borno State.

Disclosing this in a statement, the Army’s acting spokesperson, Col Sani Usman said the terrorists were gunned down while trying to “cross into Sambisa forest from Komala and Musafanari axis” of the state.

Imo State: INEC declares Imo North rerun election inconclusive

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the result of Imo North Senatorial District rerun election, conducted on Saturday, July 23, inconclusive.

Also declared inconclusive were the results of Oru East and Isiala Mbano State Constituencies following reported cases of shootings, which characterised the exercise in some communities in the two affected areas.

The shootings were reported at Okata and Amiri in Oru East, while skirmishes and snatching of ballot boxes characterised the election in some communities in Isiala Mbano area.