Nick Cannon resigns as America's Got Talent host, blows hot on his employers

Nick Cannon is really a familiar face on America's Got Talent, but it seems we won't be seeing the rapper again on the show.

The rapper's issue with his employers started when he made a "black card" joke which got them pissed.

According to his NBC employers, “Nick joked with the audience that NBC was making him lose his “black card” — strongly insinuating the network wanted him to show less swagger on ‘AGT.'”

Terry G agrees on wearing FAKE Rolex watch in his reply to Malivelihood

Nigerian singer, Terry G, has replied trolls who called him out for having a fake Rolex which he flaunted on his Instagram handle.

The trolls sent a picture of the Rolex watch he posted on his handle to the luxury designer, Malivelihood, who confirmed it is 110% fake.

See Terry G reply at the right and Malivelihood on the left above.

White woman rescues another little boy tortured and abandoned on Nigerian street

Anja Ringgren Lovén, the Danish lady who rescued a little boy who was accused of being a wizard in Akwa Ibom state has rescued yet another boy who was tortured and abandoned on the street.

The founder of  African Children's Aid Education and Development Foundation wrote;

Nigerian Man offers 50k reward for information on his friend who sold his car he lent him

Twitter user, @TheZenMonster, has offered a 50k reward for information leading to the arrest of his friend, who he alleged stole a car he lent him at Yaba, Surulere area of Lagos.

Narrating how it all happened, he said he has 2 cars, and allowed his friend to drive the said vehicle only to receive a funny text message from him minutes later.

Details of Phone Conversation Between Donald Trump And Buhari

President Buhari this afternoon from London spoke to US President Donald Trump on telephone at the request of the American President. According to a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the conversation was cordial and Pres. Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, and on his cabinet.

Photos from a wedding that took place on live radio at CoolFM today

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A wedding between a Nigerian man identified as Jimi and his fiancee, Abisola, took place live on Cool FM's Oasis midday program today. The wedding was broadcast live for all listeners to hear.

Their wedding reception is currently holding at Four Point hotel in Lagos. 

More photos after the cut:

"I Did Not Travel To See Buhari" – Tinubu confirms photos with Buhari isn't new

Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu the APC leader has refuted reports and claims circulating in the media that he and Bisi Akande paid a courtesy visit to Buhari in London

Tinubu stated this at his Bourdillon residence Ikoyi yesterday.

Seems Britney Spears isn't aging a bit? See old and new photos

The 36-year-old songstress new photos have got fans talking if the award winning singer is ever going to age. See her new photos from Clive Davis pre-Grammy awards on Saturday.

See photos after the cut:

PHOTONEWS: PDP members visit former President Goodluck Jonathan

As part of efforts to resolve the crisis rocking PDP, some of the party executives led by Professor Jerry Gana, today paid a visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan at his residence in Abuja.

More photos below:

Ronaldinho tip Jesus to replace Messi as world's best

Ronaldinho has backed fellow Brazilian Gabriel Jesus to surpass Barcelona's Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.

Jesus has taken the Premier League by storm since arriving from Brazilian champions Palmeiras in January, scoring three goals in his past two matches for Manchester City.

See the whopping sum Asisat Oshoala is to earn in new China club

The details of Asisat Oshoala’s new contract with Chinese side, Dalian Quanjian, have been revealed.

The Super Falcons forward will earn N7million monthly – almost 7 times more than what she was receiving at Arsenal Ladies.

This was revealed by the chairman of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, MFM FC, Godwin Enakhena.

Photos: Niyola Gives Lucky Fan Sexy Lap Dance at Eargasm Concert

 

R ‘n’ B singer Niyola made a daring move that caused several men to drool and go green with envy at the recently concluded ‘Eargasm’ concert which held on the 11th of February, 2017 at EKO Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Niyola opened her performance with a number of songs; singing with a live band and showing off her vocal deftness; to which the audience continuously applauded in glee. During her performance, the singer asked the band to mute; before going on to request for a male volunteer among the audience for her next performance.

Nigeria’s Youngest Referee Set To Officiate Champions League Match

Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Nigeria’s youngest referee Quadri Adebimpe to officiate in the CAF continental club competitions.

The 24-year old Adebimpe will oversee the CAF Champions League Second Leg game between AS FAN of Niger Republic and AS de Tanda of Ivory Coast in Niamey next week Saturday.

Adebimpe who is a FIFA-badged referee will be assisted by Samuel, Isah Usman and Abubakar Ago for the Champions League tie.

Court adjourns N8.5 billion fraud trial of ex-NIMASA boss, ex-JTF commander

A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed Friday for continuation of trial of Emmanuel Atewe and three others, facing charges of N8.5 billion fraud.

Mr. Atewe, a major general and former Commander of the Niger-Delta Military Joint Task Force, is charged alongside Patrick Akpobolokemi, a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA.

What I like about Wilshere – Guardiola hails Arsenal loanee

Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, has hailed on-loan Bournemouth midfielder, Jack Wilshere as a “special” talent ahead of their Premier League clash on Monday.

City travel to the Vitality Stadium, knowing that victory will cut the gap between them and leaders Chelsea to eight points and take them up to second.

Guardiola is also looking forward to facing Arsenal loanee Wilshere, who he first encountered in 2011 while at Barcelona.

Full text of Hon. Dogara’s speech at public hearing of 2017 Budget

The National Assembly is holding a public hearing on the 2017 Budget today and has invited government agencies and ministries to defend their allocations.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has just delivered his opening address at the hearing.

READ FULL SPEECH BELOW:

Victor Moses slammed over Burnley’s free-kick goal against Chelsea

Former Chelsea player and manager, Ruud Gullit, has slammed Nigerian international, Victor Moses, for turning his back in the wall for the free kick goal scored by Burnley in The Blues 1-1 draw over the weekend.

The former Chelsea player, now football pundit, focused on Moses’ role in the goal and blamed him for turning his back in the wall.

SHOCKING! NNPC staff allegedly forged Buhari’s signature to sell $19m crude in China

A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has alleged that certain politicians in connivance with some staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) forged President Muhammadu Buhari’s signature in order to illegally sell crude oil from Nigeria worth $19 million in China. He made the disclosure on Sunrise Daily, a live television programme on Channels Television.

Rep Agbonayinma, who chairs the House ad-hoc committee on the sale of crude oil to foreign destinations, added that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, was aware of the forged letter and that investigations were ongoing to prosecute the culprits.

Koeman would deserve Barcelona job - De Boer

Ronald Koeman would deserve it if Barcelona come calling for his services, according to Frank de Boer.

The Everton manager, who has had spells as a player and assistant manager at Camp Nou, has regularly been linked to Barca, with Luis Enrique's contract due to expire at the end of the season.

De Boer knows Koeman well having featured with him for Netherlands and played for the club while Koeman was number two to Louis van Gaal.

Koeman again insisted last week there was "nothing" in the latest round of speculation, which had been started by his former agent and De Boer's current representative Guido Albers, who claimed the former Southampton boss was on Barca's shortlist.

Eric Arubayi is not dead – Pastor Jerry

The founder and president of Streams of Joy International Church, Pastor Jerry Uchechukwu Eze has revealed the last words of late former West African Idol star, Eric Arubayi, even as he said ‘Arubayi is not dead.’

Jerry noted that the deceased spoke to him on his sick bed before he gave up the ghost.

Pastor Jerry, on his Facebook Timeline wrote: 

Watch Video of Davido given testimony in Church

Yesterday we brought you reports that David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido shared a photo on his social media page saying he vows to serve God all the days of his life.

Well, a video has now emerged of him given testimony in church. He said:

“Praise the Lord,” he screamed.

President Buhari, Zuma confirm they will speak to Trump on phone

Nigeria and South African presidencies have confirmed a request from the White House, to speak with Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Jacob Zuma.

Buhari’s Special Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmaad, wrote on Twitter: “President @MBuhari will speak to @POTUS, @realDonaldTrump today at 3:45 pm (Nigerian Time) from his London residence.”

“The Presidency confirms a request from the White House for a telecon between President Zuma and President Trump this afternoon, 13/2/17,” the South African presidency also wrote on their official Twitter page.

Mom come under fire for sharing photo of his little son watching Big Brother Naija (Photo)

Nigerians have attacked a woman simply identified as, Omotola, for allowing her little son to watch Big Brother Naija BBN on Twitter.

The reality TV show is known for its explicit nature.

Apo Six: Again, Court Adjourns Case To March 9

An FCT high court sitting in Maitama, Abuja has again adjourned judgment in the trial of the six police officers accused of killing six Igbo auto-spare part dealers in 2005 to March 9.

The judgement which was set to be delivered today, 13th of February after 11 years by the Chief Judge of FCT High Court, Justice Ishaq Bello, was adjourned because the court did not sit.

The protracted trial has been hindered mostly due to institutional challenges ranging from series of adjournments, conveyance of defendants from the prison to court and difficulty in getting witnesses to testify.

Nigeria Comedian slumps and dies few days after he bought a car

Imo State based comedian, MC Worthy, who just recently bought a car slumped and died after allegedly complaining of a headache.

See his last updates on Facebook:

Minister of Power says he’ll resist payment when there’s no electricity

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has said he will, like other consumers, be more resistant to payment of electricity bill if there is no supply.

Fashola said this on Monday at the 12th Monthly Power Sector and Stakeholders’ Meeting in Ibadan hosted by Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company.

Power generation in the country has worsened in recent weeks after hitting the 4,000 megawatts mark in December last year, with many consumers without prepaid meters complaining about over-estimated bills despite the dip in supply.

Furious mortuary workers storm cemetery, seize corpse over N3,000 bills

There was a recent drama at a cemetery in Ghana, when a mortuary attendant with the Tema General Hospital stormed the burial ground to seize a dead body over an unsettled balance of GH¢40 (nearly N3,000).

According to trending reports online, it was gathered that the relations were supposed to pay him for services he rendered. 

No governor has been indicted over Paris Club loan reimbursement- EFCC says

Over the weekend, Sahara Reporters, published a story indicting former state governors and Senate President Bukola Saraki, of benefiting from the Paris club loan reimbursement. EFCC this morning released a statement denying this claim, saying although it is investigating allegations of embezzlements, no governor has been indicted. Read the statement after the cut...

The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has been drawn to a report captioned, Nigerian State Governors, Senate President Saraki Pocketed Billions of Naira from Paris Loan Refund, which appeared in the online news portal, Sahara Reporters on Sunday February 12, 2017 .

Father in serious trouble for inflicting injuries on two of his children in Plateau (Disturbing Photos)

A 43-year-old father of three, Christopher Sule, has been arrested and will be facing prosecution under the Child’s Right Act for physically assaulting two of his children and causing the minors' serious bodily injuries.

According to the Management Committee Chairman of the Jos South Local Government Area, Augustine Pwakim, Christopher will be made to face the law for violating the Child right act which has been enacted in the state.

JUST IN: Court bans Valentine's Day celebrations (READ Details)

According to the Dawn reports, an Islamabad High Court on Monday imposed a ban on Valentine's Day celebrations in public places and government offices across Pakistan.

The Federal Ministry of Information, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) and the Islamabad High Commission have been told by Justice Shaukat Aziz, who was hearing the case, to submit their replies regarding the immediate execution of the court's orders.