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Saturday, 25 March 2017

'Donald Trump is a chump' - Kendrick Lamar blasts President Trump in new song

American rapper, Kendrick Lamar slammed President Donald Trump in a new song titled "The Heart Part 4," where he called out the administration on Russia and criticizing the Electoral College system, which led to Trump's 2016 win. In the song, Kendrick raps;

'Donald Trump is a chump, know how we feel, punk / Tell 'em that God comin' / And Russia need a replay button, y'all up to something'" referencing the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russia.

On Friday, when news broke that the plan to repeal and replace Obama care by the Trump administration had failed, Twitter exploded with comments, jokes and memes.

Many responses involved jokes about Trump’s book, “The Art of the Deal,” or the pull-out method, and endless social media trolling. See more responses after the cut.

Hero Daniels is back with another hilarious episode of Gidi Pranks on Linda Ikeji TV. The crew went to The Palms to prank shoppers and it's something you would love to watch. Hero hits our actress on the butt and quickly walks past her and the actress turns around and confronts an innocent man just passing by. What happens next is a must watch! Watch the video after the cut...

President Donald Trump’s frequent travel, large family and unusual living situation is apparently weighing heavily on the Secret Service’s budget.

According to a Washington Post report, the agency recently requested an additional $60 million in spending for fiscal year 2018. Nearly $27 million of that was to be earmarked for security at the president’s private residence at Trump Tower in New York, where first lady Melania Trump lives with their 11-year-old son.

The Muslim woman who was photographed looking at her phone while walking past a victim being treated on the pavement at Westminster Bridge on the day a terrorist ploughed his car into passers-by, has clapped back at trolls for slamming her over the photo without understanding what really happened. Speaking about the incident to Tell Mama, an organisation which supports victims of anti-Muslim hate, the woman said she was devastated and had helped the victims before picking her phone to call her family. She said

Deepest Cut is a movie produced by one of Nollywood's versatile actresses Matilda Gogo Lambert and Directed by Africa's best Pascal Amanfo...Starring Majid Michel, Matilda Lambert, Zack Orji, Segun Arinze, Frederick Leonard, Nicole Banna, Larry Koldsweat, Titi joseph, Mickey Odey, Femi Afolabi etc was shot in the federal capital of Nigeria, Abuja.

Senator Dino Melaye who is currently facing a degree certificate scandal shared the photo of his mother's hand on his chest while placing his hand around her shoulder. Captioning the photo, he wrote: 'Sweet mother I love you'.

Soni Irabor Life Youth Empowerment Forum takes place April 1st

Attention all youth! SILYEF is here again with glad tidings of hope for a successful career. If you think you have no place in the entertainment industry, think again!!! Discover the many potentials of the Nigerian entertainment industry in this edition of the Soni Irabor Live Youth Empowerment Forum, entitled, “The Entertainment Industry: Empowering Dreams!”

Join us on Saturday, 1^st April, 2017 at The Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Time: 9am.

A 30-year-old California mum, Jamie Snider, who beat cancer while she was pregnant with twins, died tragically Friday, just a day after giving birth to the babies. Snider who was a mother to two older daughters, had beaten cancer once before but lost an ovary in the process. She was shocked to learn she was pregnant with twins, but then during the ultra sound, doctors discovered an aggressive form of cervical cancer had returned.

Mo Abudu is the featured guest on this week’s episode of CNN African Voices. The 30-minute magazine programme premiered on CNN this morning at 10.30 a.m (CAT), with repeat editions scheduled for today, Saturday 25th March at 2.30 p.m CAT. CNN refers to Abudu as a successful woman driven by “perseverance, passion, and positivity” adding that the EbonyLife TV Chairwoman takes viewers “behind the scenes of her empire to see how she creates content that has audiences in Africa and abroad clamouring for more”.

The Nigerian woman, who is based in France and goes by the name "thequadrupletmamaandfive' on Instagram welcomed her adorable quadruplets...all boys, last year with her husband. They have also got a beautiful daughter. What a beautiful family she is got! More gorgeous photos after the cut..

The wedding ceremony of Nadine, a filmmaker and daughter of UN Secretary General and former Minister of Environment, Mrs Amina Mohammed began Thursday in Abuja. Here are first photos from the event...

Former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential candidate who lost to Republican Donald Trump during last year's presidential election, Hillary Clinton said on Friday that the failure of the Republican plan to repeal Obamacare was 'a victory for all Americans.' She took to her twitter page to express her happiness. She tweeted:

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, secured the conviction and sentences of two men before Justice Sa'ad Muhammad of the Gombe State High Court on two count charge bordering on conspiracy and theft. The duo, Innocent Uche Clinton and Emmanuel Okanni, both are from Orlu Ngaba Local Government Area of Imo State.

Central Bank of Heaven!? Let's just leave this here.

VP Osinbajo receives traditional title on behalf of President Buhari in Abia State

Friday, Vice President Osinbajo was in Abi State as part a the series of Niger Delta Dialogue visits. He received the title 'ENYIOHA 1' from Abia Traditional Rulers, on behalf of President Buhari. Just so you know, 'ENYIOHA' in Igbo language means 'The Great Elephant'. Another photo after the cut...

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie has been named among the top 50 world leaders for 2017 by Fortune Magazine. She was ranked 42 on the list that has Theo Epstein, President of the Chicago Cubs as number one.

The list ranks men and women transforming the world and inspiring others In business, government, philanthropy and the arts, and all over the globe to do the same.

Others who made the list include, Jack Ma, Pope Francis, Shakira, Lebron James and others.

Authorities of the Ahmadu Bello University have given a reason why they have not reacted to the ongoing certificate scandal involving one of its students, Senator Dino Melaye. Sahara Reporters had published a report alleging that Dino never completed his first degree programme in the school's department of Geography, an allegation Dino has since denied.
The director of publicity of the university, Adamu Mohammed who spoke with Premiumtimes today, said the school has decided not to release any statement because the senate has already set up a committee to investigate the allegation.

Alhaji Mohammed Indimi, Maiduguri billionaire, and In-law to President Muhammadu Buhari has described Governor Kashim Shettima'srecords of achievements in Borno as unbelievable, saying it surprises him, how the Governor has changed the faces of Maiduguri and other parts of the State despite meagre resources and management of the Boko Haram insurgency.
Indimi stated these while receiving Governor Shettima at his expanse residence in Maiduguri on Thursday evening.

In a statement signed by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President Media and Publicity, Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has expressed appreciation to the British Government "for the very effective materials and logistical support to Nigeria" in the fight against Boko Haram.

According to a Facebook user, Uzuegbu Prosper, who shared the story, he said a SS2 student of Ubomiri Girls Secondary School was on Thursday attacked by her teacher who was posted from Alvan Ikeokwu Federal College of Education, Owerri Imo State. He disclosed that the unidentified teacher committed the act after he was involved in a heated argument with the victim during her second term examination. In the post, the victim identified as Victoria revealed that the teacher had for long been disturbing and threatening her to be his lover. A request which she had always rejected Read the full story after the cut...

US authorities have revealed that Justice Derrick Watson, the federal judge from Hawaii who blocked president Donald Trump's revised travel ban has received numerous threats against his life. FBI spokeswoman Michele Ernst said Thursday that the agency is aware of reports of threatening messages against Watson, who presides over cases in Hawaii, and is prepared to help if necessary.

As he shared...

This girl tried to make her boyfriend jealous but did she go too far?

Twitter user Jada decided to bring on her boyfriend's jealousy, so she enlisted the help of her friend in the plot. She shared a pic of herself online with a hooded figure in the background. Hoping that her boyfriend would think she's with another guy, when it was actually another female in the picture. The reactions she got weren't positive. Some comments after the cut...

Checkout the hilarious reply filmaker, Kemi Adetiba, got from EFCC twitter official handle.....

This just took place between the Movie director and the witty handler of EFCC's twitter account.

Photo: Pres Buhari receives briefing from Army Chief, Tukur Buratai

President Buhari today received security briefing from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, at his office in the state house Abuja.

Adorable photo of Monalisa Chinda and her daughter

They look so good!

Son of Nasarawa state governor, Umar Al-Makura, arrested for killing JJS2 student in car accident

One of the sons of Nasarawa state governor, Umar Al-Makura, Khaleed, has been arrested by the state police command for allegedly using his car to kill one Ovye Amos, a JSS2 student of Government Secondary School, Lafia on Sunday March 19th.

According to reports, Amos was out to buy batteries for his torchlight when he was knocked down by a car that was being driven by Khaleed.

Audi Offiong, wife of evicted contestant, Thin Tall Tony is speaking out in his defence, despite his sexual escapades and denial of his family during his stay in the Big Brother Naija 2017 house.

These pregnancy photoshoots of these group of friends are so adorable! More photos after the cut.

According to the World Happiness report released yesterday, Norway won the top slot to become the 2017 Happiest country on earth out of the 155 countries ranked by the report.

“Norway has insulated itself from the boom and bust cycle of many other resource-rich economies,” said the report, put together by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail in the sum of N300 million to former NNPC Managing Director, Andrew Yakubu, who has been accused of embezzling funds of the oil corporation while he was in office. Recall that on Febuary 10th, EFCC operatives raided one of his homes in Kaduna and found a fireproof safe that had in it $9.8 million cash and £72,000.

He was then arrested and first arraigned in court on March 16th Delivering judgement on his bail application, the presiding judge said Yakubu is to produce two suretees as part of his bail conditions.

Senate to investigate Bukola Saraki and Dino Melaye over Range Rover Bullet proof SUV and certificate forgery allegations

The Senate has ordered its committee on Ethics to investigate Senate President Bukola Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye.

Former Majority leader, Ali Ndume this morning during plenary, drew the attention of the senate to reports on Sahara Reporters, accusing both Saraki and Melaye of been involved in shady acts.

The body of 35 year medical doctor, Allwell Oji, who committed suicide by jumping off the 3rd mainland bridge into the Lagoon on Sunday March 19th, has been found. The body was found this morning at about 11.30am by marine police officers.

Twitter user exposes married man who tried to woo her, threatens to expose more men

This twitter user is probably the answer to all married women with cheating husbands' prayer. She took to her twitter page to expose a married man who tried to woo her. She shared their message and threatened to expose any other man who makes an attempt to date her. See her tweets and the screenshots after the cut.

An unidentified student of Imo State University, was crushed to death by a trailer this morning around IMSU junction as he was going to school to write his exams. See the very graphic photos after the cut.

Attai @Dacosta9110 tweet is currently being shared by hundreds of people on twitter! Posting before and now photos of himself, he wrote: "Your sincerely as a Pump attendant in 1999 and as a Finance Manager in 2017. Don't give up on your dreams."

Thursday, 16 March 2017

Cossy Ojiakor calls out 'ungrateful' actresses who she allegedly hooked up with rich men

Drama is currently going on Cossy Ojiakor's Instagram page. She is calling out some actresses whom she described as ungrateful after hooking them up with rich men that changed their lives. She however didn't mention any names. Read Pt 1-3 of the drama and some comments after the cut ...

According to Islamic Calling Family on Facebook, they will now be called Zainab and Halimah. They graduated from Darus-salam Kaduna State on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Court remands former NNPC boss, Andrew Yakubu, in Kuje prison

The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded Former Managing Director of NNPC, Andrew Yakubu in Kuje prison pending the hearing of his bail application on March 21st.

The former NNPC boss is being investigated for corruption after $9.6 million and £72,000 was found inside a fireproof safe at his home in Kaduna state on February 10th.

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