Gambia President, Barrow announces ex-Jammeh minister as vice-president

Gambian President Adama Barrow has chosen a former minister of longtime leader Yahya Jammeh as vice-president, a spokesman said Monday.

Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang is often described as the woman who persuaded The Gambia’s divided opposition parties to club together and field a single candidate in the December 1 election which Barrow eventually won.

A former health minister in the early years of ex-leader Jammeh’s 22-year rule, Jallow-Tambajang was specifically chosen to correct the gender balance in Barrow’s administration, spokesman Halifa Sallah told journalists in announcing her appointment.

Photo: 15-year-old boy uses stolen money from parents to hire two prostitutes for threesome s3x

One of the identify Prostitutes

The 15-year-old boy has found himself in serious trouble after he reportedly stole money from his parents and went to stay with a suspected hooker he met in Harare’s Avenues for threesome s*x, a court heard.

According to court documents, one of the prostitutes identified as Rumbidzai Gwangwawa while speaking during the trial, told the court that the teenager wanted to take her and another hooker for a threesome before he decided to accompany her to her place of residence.

Face of Edo Polytechnic student who scammed white woman N5million via dating site (Photo)

A student of the Federal Polytechnic Auchi in Edo state has landed in trouble for duping a white woman of the sum of N5million. 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, 23 January, 2017 arraigned Akintunde Vincent Abiodun before Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of Lagos State High court Ikeja on amended charge bordering on forgery and obtaining money by false pretence.

The 37-year-old HND holder from Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, is said to have defrauded the victim, D. Bonnici of $267,000 (Two Hundred and Sixty Seven Thousand New Zealand Dollars)  by claiming to be Christopher Williams from United Kingdom.

See The Luxury Vehicles Acquired by Jammeh in His Final Days ... Bentley, Rolls Royce, G-wagon

The photos of multi-million dollar luxury automobiles of exiled Gambian ruler, Yahya Jammeh, who was accused of stealing millions and plundering the country's state coffers has been exposed.

A Facebook page, The Gambian Today, has shared photos of multi-million dollars luxury cars acquired by the embattled Gambia dictator, Yahya Jammeh, in his last weeks of office.

Gambia Citizens Angrily Reject Yahya Jammeh's Immunity Deal

Although ex Gambia leader, Yahya Jammeh has flown out of the country into exile, many of his countrymen have expressed disgust at the immunity he received.

Yahya Jammeh, a former Gambian leader flew into exile in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, making way for democracy in his home country after his repressive 22-year rule there.

It will be recalled that Jammeh lost the December 1 election to President Adama Barrow, but spent weeks trying to overturn the election result.

He eventually relinquished power after a delegation of West African leaders convinced him to step down, even as troops from neighbouring countries entered Gambia.

Wow! Watch Beautiful Gallant Female Soldiers Deliver Dance Steps Like Video Vixens (Video)

Beautiful looking and endowed soldiers have been spotted dancing skillfully while listening to music to the amazement of onlookers. 

Soldiers can dance too! That was the exclamation from people's mouths after four female soldiers displayed their dancing skills while listening to music. The soldiers who danced in twos left many people baffled with their dancing moves.

SHOCKING! Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi begged us to save but we refused - Ex Gov. Peter Obi makes revelations

Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, says Nigerian governors under the Goodluck Jonathan administration refused to save for a rainy day. 

While speaking in an exclusive interview on CNBC Africa, former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, revealed that Nigerian governors under the Goodluck Jonathan administration refused to save for a rainy day.

According to the influential politician, the former minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammad Sanusi II, begged the federal government to build its savings but the governors kicked against the idea.

Lassa Fever Hits Plateau State, 4 Dead, 5 Cases Recorded

The Commissioner for Health in Plateau, Dr Kunden Deyin, said the state recorded four deaths, while laboratory tests confirmed five cases of Lassa fever since December 2016.

The commissioner told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday via telephone interview in Jos that 80 per cent of the mortality rate was due to late presentation of patients to health care facilities.

Tragic! Speedy tanker Crushes Motorcyclist and Others to Death in Rivers State (Graphic Photos)

A motorcyclist and some other people were crushed to death by a speeding tanker this morning at 8 a.m along Onne Eleme road, GVC filling station, Aleto area of Eleme Town, Rivers State.

According to reports, the young man's head was crushed with his brain tissues pouring out. He died immediately on the spot. Men of the Federal Road Safety Corps were spotted at the scene trying to bring things under control.

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l didn't steal Nigeria's money, we all make mistakes - Ex-minister, Diezani Madueke cries out in new open letter

Speaking in an official statement released to the Nigerian public, former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, says every human being makes mistakes, but one error that can never be ascribed to her is stealing.

The embattled immediate former minister accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of taking advantage of her silence, adding that she was prepared to face trial as long as due process is taken into consideration, and challenged the agency to provide “incontrovertible” evidence.

“I have up till now chosen to maintain my silence and not to respond to inaccurate press reporting. However, given the level of deliberate inaccuracies, I am now forced to respond because it is clear that the EFCC is taking advantage of my silence to try me by media and to convict me in the eyes of the public,” she said in a statement.

See the SHOCKING price tag Chinese club is willing to pay for Diego Costa

Despite claims the Premier League side are unwilling to sell star striker Diego Costa, Chelsea are open to selling the attacker, but will demand £130 million for him, The Sunday Times reports.

Costa has been in fine form for the Premier League leaders, but has not adapted well to life in England. The Spain international has become the subject of offers from China, and while his agent Jorge Mendes has told him not to move to the Far East until he is in his 30s, the Blues will allow him to leave for a record-breaking offer before the end of this year.

JUST IN: Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kidnaps Delta Council Chairman, Two Others

The immediate past transition committee chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Friday Akpoyibo, alongside two others, have been reportedly abducted by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.

According to Punch newspaper, sources close to Akpoyibo disclosed to journalists on Monday in Ughelli that Akpoyibo and two others were kidnapped along Auchi-Abuja road on Sunday on their way to Abuja.

Army clarifies why Buratai dragged Premium Times to court

The Nigerian army has made a clarification on the case between it and online newspaper, Premium Times.

According to Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, the case of libel will proceed between the online news platform and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai.

A statement by Usman revealed more details and states:

Nigeria's Navy Warship Just Arrived Dakar To Remove Already Gone Jammeh

The Nigerian Navy warship, NNS UNITY, on Sunday, arrived at Dakar Sea Port to carry out the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mandate of restoring democracy in Gambia according to the Vanguard.

The Chief of Training/Operations, Defence Headquarters, Maj. Gen. Ahmed Muhammed, received the ship on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin. 

There are reports that the Navy warship was part of the military strategies developed by the Nigerian government to forceful oust Jammeh should peaceful negotiations fall. The vessel arrive Senegal - a neighbouring country almost two days after the previously recalcitrant Jammeh ceded power to Adama Barrow.

Choi! Pretty Mike is Back To The Limelight With Another Strange Trend (Photos)

30-year-old Lagos socialite and entrepreneur, Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu popularly known as ‘Pretty Mike’ has been spotted lately drinking ‘alcoholic substance’ from a feeding bottle meant for toddlers.

Following his arrest and release for leashing girls, a seeming Pretty Mike seems to have found solace in the baby feeders of diverse colours, some social media users teased.

SHOCKING! See What These Beautiful Girls Were Caught Doing (Photos)

Just yesterday we reported about Former BBA Housemate, Beverly Osu who shared a photo of herself kissing her girlfriend ... These young girls decided trail in the same path by having fun with themselves and pose for the camera. 

Haba! Americans releases countdown to the end of Donald Trump's tenure as President

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America on 20th January 2017 and some people have already started a countdown till the end of his 4 years tenure

Flavour N'abania releases new sexy photos

Highlife music star, Flavor is all shades of sexy as he performed at the opening of Big Brother naija last night in South Africa. Flavour was styled by Celebrity stylist Swankyjerry.

More photos after the cut:

Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, to officially vacate office on March 2nd

Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, will leave office as a Nigerian Minister on March 2nd. She will be heading to New York where she will resume office as the new Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Young girl pictured herding camels in Maiduguri

Credit: Huwii

An Instagram user spotted the herd's girl on her way to Maiduguri, Borno State.

Gambian President, Adama Barrow promises to hand over power peacefully at the end of his tenure

The Gambia's president, Adama Barrow, has promised that he will hand over peacefully to his successor when his tenure as president elapses.

While speaking to the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, on Sunday night, Barrow recognised the contribution of African and world leaders to ensure that Justice and the will of the people prevailed in Gambia.

Lola Omotayo-Okoye shares lovely photos of the Okoye's children

Peter Okoye's wife, Lola Omotayo-Okoye shared adorable photos of Andre, Aliona and Emma on her Instagram page and captioned it:

"I am a gay man..my soul is all right with my God" - popular SA choreographer opens up

South African choreographer and radio personality, Somizi Mhlongo stormed out of a service in Grace Bible Church, Soweto, after a Ghanian Bishop, Dag Heward-Mills said being homosexual was "unnatural". Mhlongo posted a video on Instagram after the incident, saying he wasn't going to sit down silently during the service and be offended. 

He said:

Helicopter carrying four soldiers including a General crashes

A Cameroonian Army General, Jacob Kodji pictured above, three other soldiers and two crew members, were killed on Sunday January 22nd after a helicopter they were flying in while on their way for an operation against Boko Haram members, crashed in the Bogo region in the far north of the country.

Southern Kaduna Crisis: Six students of College of Education ambushed and killed

Music entrepreneur, Audu Maikori, shared the sad story of how his driver's brother and five of his schoolmates at the College of Education, GidanWaya in Kaduna state, were ambushed and killed by herdsmen while on their way back to school yesterday January 22nd. 

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Singer Naomi Mac Set To Perform for 180 Minutes at Hard Rock Café

Nigeria is about to witness live performance in a unique stellar dimension as House One Music star Naomi Mac is set to perform for a whopping three hours on Thursday January 26 2017 at popular Lagos restaurant Hard Rock Café situated at Victoria Island, Lagos.

The singer is scheduled to perform for three hours; singing some of her smash hits like ‘Fix Me’, ‘My Heart’ featuring Adekunle Gold, ‘Ori Mi’ featuring Pheelz and some of the world’s biggest songs.

United Nations: Boko Haram must not regroup

UN Security Council has tasked the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) to prevent Boko Haram insurgents from regrouping.

The Council said that destructive insurgents who were recently dislodged from their safe haven in Sambisa Forest should not be allowed to regroup.

The Task Force was set up by Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, Niger and the Republic of Benin to tackle Boko Haram insurgents.

The Security Council, in a Presidential Statement, reiterated that terrorism should be combated in all forms to prevent its spread.

APC blasts PDP over choice of Fayose as chairman of governors' forum

The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State says Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State lacks decorum to function as the Chairman of Governors’ Forum of Peoples’ Democratic Party.

APC, in a statement on Monday by its Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya, said Fayose’s emergence showed that the “PDP is lacking in men and women of proven integrity”.

Rotimi Ameachi says he won’t resign over Abuja airport closure

Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi has said that he doesn’t want to resign his appointment on the account of any eventuality that may occur if the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is not closed down for repairs.

The Minister was responding to the concerns raised by the President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Frank Udenba-Jacobs, who made a presentation on behalf of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) at the Second Presidential Business Forum, presided over by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday.

Photos: Tiwa Savage's son and Annie Idibia's daughter on play date

Annie Idibia shared photos of Tiwa's son Jamil and her daughter Olivia relaxing on a playdate yesterday. They sure had a sweat time together. Lovely kids!!!