Shatta Wale says he has more money than any artist of my age in Ghana

It’s a normal practice to have artists and celebrities in general show off and brag about what they have. Though some Ghanaian artists do not feel the need to do that, 2014 VGMA Best Dancehall Artiste of the year, Shatta Wale, thinks otherwise.

From how much he gets paid for a performance to how much he earns for an endorsement deal to how much he purchases his properties; the ‘Kakai’ hitmaker has never been coy on flaunting his assets, achievements or records – and he has never given a hoot about what anybody thinks.

Say What! Ugandan law student banned from attending class because of this outfit (Photos)

The Law Development Centre in Uganda banned a young lady from attending lectures for dressing in a mini skirt as shown in the picture above.

The law student identified as Joanine Nanyange, took to Facebook on Wednesday to protest against the unfair treatment she received from the security officers at the centre’s gate.

According to the victim, she said the officer explained that her skirt will distract the boys in her class and make them not concentrate.

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#OndoDecides: We have no confidence in INEC – PDP

The Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led Peoples Democratic Party has said that it has no confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission.

It also alleged that the commission played a “suspicious role” in frustrating its candidate in the Ondo State governorship election, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), from campaigning for the election.

A spokesman for the party, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, stated this at a press conference in Abuja on Friday.

#OndoDecides: Police deploy 22 armoured vehicles, 20 gunboats, 2 helicopters

The police yesterday declared its readiness for today’s governorship election in Ondo State with the deployment of 22 armoured vehicles, 20 gunboats, 2 helicopters.

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Joshak Habila, said anyone found inducing voters with money would be arrested, no matter how highly placed.

The DIG, who is the ground commander-in-charge of Ondo governorship election, said every arrangement had been made to ensure there were no security breaches.

We are treated as foreigners in our country – IDPs cry out

Internally Displaced Persons in Bauchi State have lamented that they have been rejected, abandoned and are being treated as refugees in their own country.

The Chairman, IDPs in Bauchi State, Buba Shehu, stated this during an interactive session with the Security, Stability and Peace Building sub-committee of the Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma-led Presidential Committee on the North-East Initiative.

The sub-committee, led by its chairman, Brig. Gen. Habila Vitenaba, was in Bauchi for an on-the-spot assessment and to have an interaction with the IDPs, the government, and people of the state.

Not less than 470,000 Nigerians die from firewood smoke in five years

Not less than 470,000 Nigerians are believed to have died from firewood smoke-induced ailments in the past five years.

The World Health Organisation recently said smoke from open fire is Nigeria’s third biggest killer with over 95,000 deaths annually behind Malaria and HIV/AIDS.

It added that the majority of the people affected are women, who cook for their families and their children, who often stay close to them in the kitchen.

Fidel Castro is dead at age 90

Guerrilla revolutionary and communist idol, Fidel Castro was a holdout against history who turned tiny Cuba into a thorn in the paw of the mighty capitalist United States.

The former Cuban president, who died aged 90 on Friday, said he would never retire from politics.

But emergency intestinal surgery in July 2006 drove him to hand power to Raul Castro, who ended his brother’s antagonistic approach to Washington, shocking the world in December 2014 in announcing a rapprochement with US President Barack Obama.

Check out Cristiano Ronaldo classy look in new photo

The ace footballer shared the photo on his Instagram page. Love the jacket and the 'to-match' shoe!

Breaking: Donald Trump appoints Donald McGahn as White House Counsel

Donald McGahn has been appointed an assistant to the president and White House counsel, Donald Trump’s transition team announced Friday. 

“Don has a brilliant legal mind, excellent character and a deep understanding of constitutional law,” said President-elect Trump. “He will play a critical role in our administration, and I am grateful that he is willing to serve our country at such a high-level capacity.”

Wenger says Arsenal have missed Cazorla’s ‘technical stability’

Arsene Wenger has acknowledged the absence of midfielder Santi Cazorla has contributed to Arsenal losing “fluency” amid a run of three straight draws.

Arsenal are unbeaten in 18 matches in all competitions, but their results in November thus far mean they have slipped three points behind leaders Chelsea in the Premier League and they now look likely to finish second in their Champions League group following Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain.

Ben Bruce says he is adopting a girl from Dalori IDP Camp, Borno state

The Senator took to his Twitter page to shared photos as he visited the IDP camp in Dalori, Borno state. He also tweeted he is adopting a girl from the camp.

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US embassy warns of likely Boko Haram attack in Abuja

The United States, US, Embassy in Nigeria has warned of an imminent Boko haram attack in Abuja.

The US embassy in an emergency message urged its citizen’s resident or doing business in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to be security cautious.

The mission said information available at its disposal points in the direction of Boko Haram as the possible attackers.

Paul Scholes wants Manchester United to sign Atletico’s Griezmann

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann would be a positive signing for Jose Mourinho’s side.

United have been linked with France international Griezmann, 25, for some time, and sources told ESPN in June that Mourinho was exploring the possibility of a deal.

Scholes, who spent his entire career at Old Trafford before retiring in 2013, suggested Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, may be too old to spearhead the club’s attack next season.

Ex-deputy Governor says he remain committed to Edo Project

Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Egberanmwen Odubu, has urged the people of the State to give maximum support to the new government in the State to enable it deliver dividends of democracy to the people.

Odubu who disclosed this at a grand reception in his honour by the people of Urhomehe in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the State, where he hailed from, said he remain committed to the development of the State, even when he is out of office.

FG to MDAs: Don’t reject corps members

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) not to reject corps members posted to them by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

A statement signed by the NYSC Director of Press, Mrs. Bose Aderibigbe, said the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, gave the directive in a circular sent to MDAs.

Falz is searching for a lady who use him as a case study

So a lady use Falz the bahdguy as a case study in what look like a project and Falz is now searching for the lady, does he want to sue her or reward her we will find out soon!

Sue ke, biko reward her, jare!

See the reason of Anichebe rise in form for Sunderland ... No, it is not because of DJ Cuppy

For those who thought Dj Cuppy was responsible for Anichebe's good form this season, no, it's his new workout routine

Nigerian footballer Victor Anichebe has been in immense form this season, scoring vital goals that have helped revitalize Sunderland's season after coach David Moyes switched to a 4-4-2 formation.

Injuries and poor form made his former club West Brom desert him, but this season he's been in good form and some of his fans have pointed his new relationship with Dj Cuppy, daughter to billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, as the reason for his success on the field. But, no! That's not the reason, as Anichebe has changed his workout routine with his personal trainer Nicky Holender.

Singer Di’ja talks about her secret wedding, upcoming album and Mavin new signee, Iyanya in an exclusive interview

Mavin Records Artist, Hadiza Salma Blell popularly knowns as Afro Di’ja was a guest with Linda Ikeji where she discuss her secret wedding and why she never shares photos of him online.

"It was very intimate and it was also in my home town, Kaduna, so it’s kind of hard to get people to come over there and then Kaduna is not as ‘Noisy’ as Lagos. So anything like that could be probably called low key. I just don’t translate them into being posted on my page. And I guess in the ‘Post it’ ‘Tweet it’ world; you almost kind of look abnormal if you don’t

Despicable! Newborn baby found padded in plastic bags and dumped by the roadside

A newborn baby was found abandoned by the roadside on November 22, in Pakse, Champasak, a province in southwestern Laos, near the borders with Thailand and Cambodia. The baby was stuffed into plastic bags with a rope tied tightly around its neck in suspected strangulation. The Facebook user who posted the photos didn't indicate if the baby survived.

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Police arrest two armed robbers that were part of the gang that attacked comedian Basketmouth

The Lagos State Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the robbery attack on popular comedian Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth.

On 7/9/2016, the Lagos State Command received a distress call from Basketmouth that he has been robbed at gunpoint. Subsequently the Command opened up investigation.

Moments drunken ladies offer policemen sex for freedom (Video)

Video of two Kenyan ladies that were arrested for being drunk and behaving in a disorderly manner has emerged on social media.

The video shared on Facebook by one Jacob Vikey shows the unidentified drunk ladies ranting at the police officers in Swahili, with one of them even offering sex for her freedom. She can be heard saying: 'If it’s sex you want just tell us!'

Watch video below:

Robbers vandalize and steal vital parts from parked cars at Orile-Iganmu, Lagos

Car owners in Orile Iganmu, Lagos woke up this morning to see their vehicles vandalized by some robbers. Vital car parts were removed from the cars affected. 

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Huh! Woman pictured breastfeeding her child while cycling

Isn't this too risky? Trending photos of a woman breastfeeding her daughter while cycling has got everyone talking.

Photos of 146 migrants including pregnant women, unaccompanied minors from Nigeria rescued in the Mediterranean Sea

Malta-based foundation, Migrant Offshore Aid Station managed to safely rescue 146 African migrants from an overcrowded rubber boat despite the rough seas and the unfavorable conditions.

Among them were 16 women, two of whom are pregnant, a child, and 27 unaccompanied minors. Most of the people rescued were coming from Nigeria and other West African countries.

Victor Moses Says Tottenham Game Will Be Tough

Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses believes that the side must be at their best if they are to record a win in Saturday’s Premier League fixture against London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

The leaders will seek to win their seventh league game in a row when they face Mauricio Pochettino’s men at Stamford Bridge.

But the Nigeria star Moses, who was voted man-of-the-match in the Blues’ 1-0 win against Middlesborough at the Riverside last weekend, is expecting a tough game against Spurs who are unbeaten in the league this season.

Dozens of Boko Haram terrorists and two vigilantes killed near Chibok

At a fierce clash near Chibok, 2 members of youth Vigilantes of Chibok Local Government Area of Borno state and scores of suspected members of dreaded Boko Haram sect were killed.

Chibok and Damboa shares local boundary, while Shawa village which is north east at the fringes of Sambisa Forest is one of the stronghold of boko haram sect who have been terrorising Chibok communities, including the recent attack on Thaimaklama village where foodstuff and livestock were looted before setting the whole village ablaze.

Sources said, during the encounter, one of the patrol vehicle of the vigilantes stepped on a planted landmines (Improvised Explosive Devices), hitherto planted by the insurgents which exploded, killing two vigilantes, with other two also injured.

NNPP candidate withdraws from Ondo Election

The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Oluwadare Bada, has withdrawn from tomorrow’s governorship election in Ondo State.

Bada made this known in a press statement he made available to journalists in Akure through the Director of Media of his Campaign Committee, Mr. Abiodun Oluwarotimi, yesterday.

Antonio Conte tells Moses to ignore Barcelona rumours

Victor Moses has been told focus on his football with Chelsea after being scouted by Barcelona since his move to right wing-back.

The Nigeria international has been a revelation for Chelsea this season after Antonio Conte switched to a 3-4-3 formation, but that has prompted rival clubs to show an interest in his services.

Conte wouldn't be drawn on whether Chelsea would be ready to offer Moses a new deal to ward off interest, but he was emphatic about his desire for his players to not lose focus during their impressive six-match winning run.

PDP suspends Sen Iyiola Omisore

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has suspended a former Deputy Governor of the state, Senator Iyiola Omisore for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities.

This suspension of Omisore and other PDP chieftains is contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed  by Chairman,  Mr. Soji Adagunodo and the Secretary, Mr. Bola Ajao.

Apart from Omisore, the Adagunodo-led executive also suspended the chairman of the other faction of the party, Dr. Bayo Faforiji;  Bunmi Jenyo;  Chief Ojo Williams and  Bade Falade for the same offence.

EFCC gives reasons why they can't release Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia now

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has disclosed why Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia should remain in custody.

The EFCC urged a Federal High Court in Lagos to refuse an application by the embattled Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia seeking immediate release from the EFCC custody.

Ofili-Ajumogobia has been in EFCC custody since November 8.

The EFCC arrested her while probing the source of about $793,800, which the EFCC claimed passed through her domiciliary accounts between 2012 and 2015.