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Tuesday 21 February 2017

Oh No! Landlord's Dog Attacks 5-Year-Old Girl In Ikorodu, Lagos


A tragic event took place recently in Lagos as a wild dog attacked a 5-year-old girl and left her battling with her life.

Read the tragic incident below:

Footballer Onazi undergoes surgery, pictured on hospital bed


Super Eagles of Nigeria and Trabzonspor midfielder Ogenyi Onazi had Haemorrhoids surgery in Turkey recently and, according to sources, it was successful.

Although the player has remained quiet over his ailment, he was advised to undergo an immediate operation to avoid further complications.

Huh! Nigerian guy narrates how he was 'starved to death' at an Efik wedding


Yesterday, we reported the similar story of how a guy was starved at a wedding ... Well, another Nigerian Twitter user, Opeyemi who was a corp member serving in Calabar, Cross River State when his neighbors starved him of food at their daughter's wedding.

Lol, according to Opeyemi he says he's yet to forgive Efik people for that crime against humanity.

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Choi! Beyoncé rocks N11.3 million Naira outfit ... That's plots of land in Lekki


Beyonce outfit over the weekend is worth plot of lands in Lekki. According to reports, the Gucci embroidered tiger print silk kimono Beyonce wore to the NBA All-Star Game costs $21,945, that's a whopping 11.3 million Naira.

UNN warns that Lecturers will be denied promotion if students are dissatisfied with the quality of their teaching


University of Nigeria, Nsukka, academic staff can now be denied promotion if evaluation from the students taking their classes indicate that the quality of their teaching is not up to standard.

What Breakup? AKA surprises Bonang Matheba with a $3,500 Gucci bag



South African rapper, AKA has surprised his girlfriend, Bonang Matheba with a Gucci bag whom he reportedly broke up with few days ago. Well, we said it before that it was all a stunt...

Bonang posted a photo of the expensive gift, which is said to retail at about $3,500 (R46,000)  on Instagram and wrote:

Huh! Have you seen this type of complimentary card ...


Alhaji Atiku Gwandu Senior-Special Assistant and son-in-law of Kebbi State ... Huh, where is that coming from?

I don't even want them - Drake speaks on his Grammy win, surprised 'One Dance' wasn't nominated


Drake has opened up on his Grammy win, expressing surprise One Dance featuring Wizkid & Kyla wasn't nominated while Hotline bling won the awards for Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Performance, even though it features no rap.

In an interview on last night’s episode of OVO Sound Radio, he addressed his surprising Grammys victory. 

Lekki Gardens Boss, 5 others charged with manslaughter over collapsed building


The Lagos State Government has filed criminal charges against the Managing Director of Lekki Gardens Estate Limited, Richard Nyong, and five others, for the collapse of a five-storeyed building under construction.

No fewer than 35 persons died in March 2015 when the building collapsed on Kushenla Road, in the Ikate Elegushi area of the state.

A statement on Monday by the state government read in part:

Drake sent birthday shoutout to Rihanna during his concert


Mr Lover, Lover Drake seems to still have a thing for Riri girl. On Rihanna's 29th birthday, Drake still had a special way to celebrate with Rihanna.

Though the former couple split up a few months ago, and he's since been linked to Jennifer Lopez, the rapper shouted out to his old flame during his concert in Dublin on Monday night.

Nigerian Gay pastor initiates move to ban homophobes from entering North America or Europe


Openly gay Nigerian pastor, Jide Macaulay has taken to his Instagram page to announce that a 'Homophobic Offenders Register' will be set up for homophobic attacks and will include a possible travel ban to Europe or North America.

Lagos Task force officials batter LASU student for videoing operation


A 500-level part-time Business Administration student of the Lagos State University is battling with a broken arm and injuries allegedly inflicted on her face by operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit.

The student, 28-year-old Sewuese Matthew, was reportedly battered for using her foster sister’s mobile phone to video the operation of the officials on Durosimi-Etti Drive, in the Lekki Phase 1 area of the state.

The foster sister, Lilian Ifemeludike, told PUNCH Metro that she was also assaulted by the task force men.

Housemaid disappears with Ghanaian family’s daughter in Lagos


An housemaid identified as a 12-year-old Mary reportedly disappear with her boss' daughter Faith Ayeh. The incident happened at the Kudirat Abiola Estate, Akute Road, Iju Ishaga area of Lagos State.

PUNCH Metro reports that Mary had been employed by the family through an agent about five months ago.

Mary was said to be working directly with the woman of the house, Mrs. Glory Ayeh, who had a frozen foods shop on the street.

See What This Woman Was Carrying After She Thought She Was Pregnant


A young woman who thought she was pregnant has received the shock of her life after finding out what was really in her stomach. 

20yrs old Alice Hall has revealed how she thought she was pregnant but was then told she actually had a cancer tumour and that she would have to give birth to the cancer.

According to Metro UK, Alice Hall had been with her boyfriend, Christopher, for 9 months when she started feeling sick one morning last June and decided to do a pregnancy test.

Sheriff Meets Goodluck Jonathan on Way Forward for PDP


The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has met with former President Goodluck Jonathan to seek ways to unite the party.

After the meeting held on Monday behind closed doors in Abuja, Dr. Jonathan and Senator Sheriff told reporters that the current leadership crisis in the PDP would soon be settled.

Jonathan said “the ability of resolving these differences is what makes us human beings and what makes us leaders. I’ve met with sheriff and leaders of the party.

Monday 20 February 2017

(Must Read) Nigerian medical doctor/scientist slams Big Brother Naija organisers


A Nigerian medical doctor and research scientist, Dr. Uju, has some words for the organizers of the Big Brother Naija Reality show.

According to her post on Facebook, apart from the mouth-watering profit the companies sponsoring it stands to get, the said TV reality show has no single positive impact on the Nigerian citizens neither does it have on its dwindling economy.

Read all she wrote below:

TV Host, Ryan Seacrest's mansion catches fire (photo)


Ryan Seacrest's $50 million mansion caught fire Sunday night leaving some heavy damage.

TMZ reports it was an electrical fire off Seacrest's driveway which spread to nearby trash cans.

The former American Idol host, 42, shared a photo of the burned wreckage on Instagram.

Nigeria's senate deputy chief whip's office gutted by fire


The office of Nigeria's senate deputy chief whip, Senator Francis Alimikhena, was gutted by fire this morning.

The fire destroyed electrical appliances in the office of the senator representing Edo North senatorial district before it was put off, The Nation reports.

Finally, #BBNaija Gifty explains why she doesn't know Banky W or Falz


Former Big Brother Naija housemate Gifty has explained in a long post why she said she doesn't know Banky W and FalztheBadGuy.

Read below:

Sunday Oliseh’s Fortuna out of relegation with win


Fortuna Sittard subdued Utrecht II 4-1 to swim out of the relegation places in the Netherlands’ Eerste Divisie on Friday.

Goals from Emrah Bassan, Finne Stokkers, Djibril Dianessy and Nigerian Junior Torunarigha ensured Sunday Oliseh’s side secure his third win against relegation-threatened Robin Pronk’s men.

Bassan opened the scoring in the 12th minute and Stokkers doubled the lead in the 26 minute to the half time break.

Gunmen kill 21 in fresh Southern Kaduna attacks


About 21 persons have been reported killed in fresh attacks on villages of Kaura and Jema’a Local Government Area, in the southern part of Kaduna State.

The state government on Monday confirmed the renewed attacks, as it said that the Garrison Commander of the 1 Division of the Nigerian Army and the state’s Commissioner of Police have relocated to the troubled areas.

President Buhari’s health sparks fresh debate on leadership in Nigeria


The protracted absence on medical grounds of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has stoked fears of a full-blown political crisis at the heart of Africa’s most populous nation.

The 74-year-old former army general left Abuja for London on January 19, leaving Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo in charge while he took time off.

But on the eve of his return earlier this month, it was announced that he was prolonging his stay to enable him to collect the results of unspecified medical tests.

Akwa Savings and Loans sacks 40 staff


The Akwa Savings and Loans Limited, owned by the Akwa Ibom government, said it had disengaged about 40 employees.

The bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ebong Bassey, disclosed this at an interactive session with newsmen in Uyo on Monday.

He said, “We have disengaged 40 of our staff and very soon more than 50 others will also be disengaged.
“This is a move to aggressively restructure the bank and reposition it for global competitiveness.”

Mathias Pogba: I told Paul Pogba to leave Man United for Juventus


Guinean attacker Mathias Pogba has revealed that he encouraged his younger brother Paul Pogba to quit Manchester United in favour of Juventus back in 2012.

Mathias, a striker for Dutch side Sparta Rotterdam and the twin brother of Florentin Pogba, said that at the time he believed Paul Pogba’s career would be best served by leaving Old Trafford.

Osun court sentenced two men to death by hanging for armed robbery


An Iwo High Court Judge in Osun, Justice Moshood Adeigbe, on Monday sentenced two men, Sunday Ishaih, and his friend, Akeem Lamidi, to death by hanging for armed robbery.

The duo were arraigned earlier on a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit robbery and armed robbery

Adeigbe in his ruling said that the state prosecutor had proven his case beyond any reasonable doubt.

He said that it was established that the duo committed the robbery offences.

Ghana's Former President, Rawlings bemoans Nigerians praying of Buhari’s death


Ghana’s former President, Jerry John Rawlings, has bemoaned Nigerians praying for President Muhammadu Buhari’s death.

He described the emergence of President Buhari as a divine intervention because of his anti-corruption credentials.

Rawlings made this known weekend during a courtesy call on him by a group of actors including legendary actor, Pete Edochie.

I regret supporting Sheriff… it’s one of my worst political decisions - Wike


Nyesom Wike, Rivers state governor, has said his support of Ali-Modu Sheriff is one of the worst political decisions he’s ever made.

Wike and Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, had backed Sheriff to emerge as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before their relationship went awry and a leadership battle began.

This degenerated into series of lawsuits that culminated in the recent affirmation of Sheriff as PDP chairman by an appeal court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

No plan ‘B’ if Luis Enrique leaves – Barcelona President


Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, says Manager, Luis Enrique has the full backing of the club.

Bartomeu revealed that the club has no Plan B should the coach decide not to continue when his contract expires in June.

Barcelona’s 4-0 bashing at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last Tuesday has fuelled speculation that Enrique will not remain as the club’s manager for a fourth season.

Why we sent our reporter to interview Buhari in London – Guardian Newspaper


Following the harassment that greeted the attempt of Nigeria's Guardian journalist, to interview President Buhari in London, the Editor of the Newspaper has spoken on the issue.

On Monday morning on Channels' TV Sunrise Daily, Abraham Ogbodo, Editor of The Guardian said the visit of their journalist is not unconnected to the fact that the President himself has remained silent on his health status, and that everything is open to speculations. ''Journalists must do their work. So everybody is finding a way.'', he said.

Brazilian footballer leaves pitch in tears after racial abuse


Partizan Belgrade's Brazilian midfielder Everton Luiz left the field in tears yesterday after being racially abused by supporters of local city rivals Rad.

Luiz, 28, was jeered and taunted with monkey noises every time he touched the ball and some Rad fans unfurled a banner insulting the Brazilian towards the end of the game.

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