India | Politician splash £59 million on his daughter's five-day wedding

An Indian politician has come under fire after throwing a lavish wedding for his daughter amidst the poverty that engraves its country.

The lavish bash is said to have cost businessmen and ex-state minister Gali Janardhana Reddy an estimated 5bn rupees - which is equivalent to £59million or $74million.

Femi Kuti weighs into Wole Soyinka's statement that he will tear his green card if Trump wins

Femi Kuti has reacted to the statement made by Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka about tearing his green card over Donald trumps victory.

When asked for his opinion concerning Soyinka’s ‘Green Card tearing ceremony’ in an interview with TheNetNg, Femi Kuti, son of Afrobeat Legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, said:

Gospel singer, Benita Okojie set to wed, releases pre-wedding photos

Gospel singer Benita Okojie and her lover, Wale Adeyina are engaged and set to walk down the aisle. The soon-to-wed couple have now released their pre-wedding photos and their proposal story.

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Abia State | Community threatens retaliation over Fulani herdsmen attack

Serious tension is now brewing at the Ndi Okereke Abam Community in Ovukwu area of Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, following reports that leaders of the community had resolved to avenge last week’s attack by Fulani herdsmen resulting in the wounding of seven persons by the alleged invaders.

The victims said that they were reportedly attacked by the Fulani herdsmen, who used AK 47 rifles, bows and arrows as well as bows and cutlasses among other dangerous weapons.

Femi Fani-Kayode: I'm glad to be out of Kuje Prison

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, who has been in detention for the past 24 days, yesterday, regained his freedom.

Fani-Kayode, who was the Director of Media and Publicity in the campaign team of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, was released after he perfected the bail conditions handed to him by the Abuja Federal High Court. He is answering to a five-count charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. 

OMG! See what Doctors extracted from the stomach of a woman with psychic disorders

According to a story shared on Facebook about a woman who had a rare medical disorder 'Metal bezoar' objects such as nails, wood etc was found in her stomach.

Bezoars are uncommon findings in the gastrointestinal tract and are composed of a wide variety of materials. In this case, they were a combination of metals, plastic, and wood. 

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Governor El-Rufai Says Former VP Atiku Haunted By His Corruption Demons

A new firefight has broken out in the All Progressives Congress (APC), as Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai late on Tuesday challenged former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to clean up his corruption credentials. 

The governor in response to claims made by Alhaji Atiku in an interview with Zero Tolerance, reproduced by Premium Times.

The governor asserted that contrary to the assertions of Atiku who said he attempted to offer him Transcorp shares during the presidency of Olusegun Obasanjo, he had nothing to do with the incorporation of Transcorp.

'God I see you, no recession in my corner'- Timaya shares

Timaya shared the above photo and also the prayerful caption. Yes, we key into that prayer, no recession in my corner, Amen!

So Sad! Nollywood producer and Director, Ansa Bassey Kpokpogri dies at age 36

Top Nollywood filmmaker and Director, Ansa Bassey Kpokpogri has passed away. The Calabar-born mother of one reportedly died of pains from peptic ulcer.

Filmmaker Uduak Isong Oguamanam, younger sister of Emem Isong, took to her Facebook to write a glowing tribute to the University of Calabar graduate, whom she described as a friend, partner and colleague;

Dasuki allegedly declines Federal Government offer to attend father's burial

Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki who is currently under detention reportedly rejected the offer made by the federal government to attend his father's burial.

Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazaum disclosed this to newsmen in Sokoto today after Dasuki's father's burial, the 18th sultan, who died on Monday night. He said the federal government first offered to allow him to visit his sick father at the hospital some days ago but he declined, saying he preferred to remain in detention and pray for him. 

Photo: MMM advert spotted inside a banking hall in Nigeria

So even the bank are now supporting MMM? Let's hope it was photoshopped

Shooting at Oklahoma: Police investigating report at City airport

Police officials confirmed they are investigating a shooting at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.

Officials said a man was lying in front of a ticket counter Tuesday, saying he was shot. Airport officials said a person was injured and that officers are searching for a shooter. 

The investigation is affecting flights.

Michael Essien Says Ghana Are Better Than Nigeria

The former Chelsea player and Black Stars Of Ghana Captain was too quick to gave the nod to the country against the in-form Super Eagles.

The Former Ghana international Michael Essien made his reaction known in a recent interview with BBC News and also praised some of his former team-mates ahead of Nigeria, regardless of their sparkling form.

When asked to pick five likely candidates to win the CAF African Footballer of the Year 2016, the former Chelsea midfielder said he prefer Ghanian Andre Ayew to his former Chelsea teammate John Mikel Obi who was stunning as he scored the second goal for the Super Eagles against the Desert Foxes of Algeria in a surprise encounter.

Customs seize 1600 bags of smuggled rice in Lagos

Officials of the Nigeria Customs on Sunday raided Itekun waterside at Ishasi, a suburb near Iba Local Government Area of Lagos, where they seized 1600 bags of rice brought into the country illegally by smugglers.

Taupyen Selchang, spokesman for Seme Customs Command told Premium Times that the raid was carried out by a combined team of officials.

Alex Iwobi One Of The Best Young Players In The World - Siasia

Samson Siasia, who gave Alex Iwobi his first chance with the Nigeria Olympics team, has hailed the Arsenal youngster as one of the best young players in the world.

He is equally amazed by how fast Iwobi has grown from playing in the second team of Arsenal to now a full international with Nigeria within a short time.

His Rainbow Flick against Algeria on Saturday compares to the tricks his uncle, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, pulled off in his playing days and remains a talking point several days after.

Ekiti State | Government says Senate lacks powers to probe how we spent bailout

The Ekiti State Government faulted the Senate over its plan to probe into the expenditure of the bailout granted the state by the Federal Government.

The government specifically stated that the upper chamber of the National Assembly lacked the powers to do so in a letter sent to the Chairman, Senate Committee on State and Local Government Administration, Senator Gumel Abdullahi, by the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of the state, Mr. Owoseni Ajayi.

Niger Delta Avengers blow up Nembe pipeline in Bayelsa

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers have claimed an attack on Nembe Creek Trunk Line pipeline in Bayelsa State. The pipeline is operated by Agip, Oando and Shell.

The militant group said on Tuesday that the attack was carried out as a response to ‘Operation Sharkbite’ recently launched by the Nigerian Navy in the Niger Delta to curb piracy and enhance the security of critical oil facilities in the region.

Cultists surrender arms, ammunition in Rivers State

Cultists on Tuesday surrendered 911 arms, including AK-47 rifles and pump action guns, to the Rivers State Government in the just-concluded Amnesty Programme declared by the state.

This is as the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, also placed a ban on vigilante groups in the state after receiving a report that some vigilante members belonged to various cult groups.

The cultists also laid down 7,369 ammunition through the Chairman of the State Amnesty Committee, Mr. Kenneth Chinda, at the presentation of the committee’s report at the Government House in Port Harcourt.

Gernot Rohr says they must prepare very hard for Cameroon

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has demanded preparations for the next World Cup qualifier against Cameroon even though it is nine months away.

“We must prepare very hard for Cameroon, even though that is still nine months away. The Lions are a good team and we must be at our best,” said Rohr.

LA Galaxy confirm Steven Gerrard exit

LA Galaxy have released a statement confirming that midfielder Steven Gerrard has left the club following the conclusion of his contract.

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard has confirmed he will leave MLS club LA Galaxy and take time to consider his future.

Husband beats wife to pulp for investing family savings in MMM

A housewife, identified as Mrs. Ogenyi, has been beaten to stupor by her angry husband for allegedly investing the family’s saving in Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox, otherwise known as MMM, Daily Post reports.

Daily Post gathered that problem ensued between the couple, who resides on Balogun Street, Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos Sunday afternoon, after the husband returned from a trip to his hometown in Benue and discovered that the family saving box was missing.

OMG! Couple caught 'bonking on sofa' in a crowded nightclub (Photos)

This is the shocking moment a pair of randy partygoer appeared to be having sex on a sofa in the middle of a packed nightclub.

The couple reportedly shared a steamy embrace for a full five minutes in the crowded Cardiff club, despite having around “25 people watching” them.

They even reportedly carried on after someone tapped the woman on the shoulder.

So Cute! Check out these dapper photos of Wizkid's son, Boluwatife

Nigerian Award Singer, Wizkid's 5-year-old son is already showing that he got some fashion swag in him. Check out his style and pose in those photos above.

Nigerian lady recreates more celebrities looks, Lol you need to see that of Donald Trump

UK based Nigerian lady Ify, popularly known as Mummy Ndioha, who is known for creating famous celebrities lookalike has dished out another series.

This time she recreated looks of Funke Akindele, Annie Idibia, Omoni Oboli, Rita Dominic, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Blac Chyna, Davido, Tekno, Beyonce, Donald Trump, and Bobrisky.

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You are a slaves to white Americans! - Minister Louis Farrakhan slams black Americans

American religious leader, activist, and social commentator, Louis Farrakhan in this video has furiously called out black Americans for complaining they aren't treated right. He has served as the minister of major mosques in Boston and Harlem.

He says they are slaves to white Americans, and that they have never being Americans. 

Oritsefemi apologizes from hospital bed, takes blame for Quilox fight

On Friday we brought you reports that singer Oritsefemi had a brawl with some of the bouncers at Quilox Nightclub in Lagos, which caused a lot of media frenzy.

Well, the singer has taken the bold step by accepting the blame and also apologizing. Read what he wrote below:

Naij.com's Yinka Adeparusi confirmed dead in accident

Nigerian award-winning photojournalist who works as an editor with Naij.com,  Adeyinka Adeparusi, earlier reported missing, has been confirmed dead in an accident.

It was confirmed that he was involved in a motorcycle accident in Abuja and died on the spot.

Photos: Woman kills cheating millionaire husband after being mock by his mistress

A woman who killed her cheating millionaire husband in a road rage attack was sent thousands of taunting messages by his mistress, including videos of the pair having sex, before she drove him off the road.

Frances Hall, 53, was jailed for two years in September after being convicted of killing her estranged husband Bill Hall Junior in San Antonio, Texas.

Her husband's younger lover, Bonnie Contreras, now 34, is accused of taunting Hall with the messages but insists she is 'not a bad person'.

OMG! Truck crushed woman to death in Ikorodu (Graphic photos)

This is just so sad! According to an eyewitness, the bike the woman was on tried to overtake the truck not knowing that the woman's cloth was hooked to the truck.

Uju Patricia shared the photos of the incident which happened in Ikorodu, Lagos.

OMG! Nollywood actress goes semi-nude for birthday shoot (Photos)

Actress Chelsea Eze decided to go half naked for her birthday shoot. She celebrated her birthday today by sharing these eye-popping photos to the delight of her fans.

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