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Popular Hausa Musician, Sani Dan-Indo Is Dead! Died At Age 55

Famous Hausa musician, Sani Dan-Indo, is dead.He died in Kano on Sunday night at the age of 55 after a brief illness. He passed away in his residence at Gadar-Tamburawa, Dawakin Kudu local government area of Kano state.He was regularly hired to perform at social functions in the northern parts of Nigeria.Late Dan-Indo left behind a wife and 6 child

Popular Nigerian Billionaire Daughter, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola (DJ Cuppy) New Photos

London based DJ Cuppy is the eldest daughter of Nigerian billionaire entrepreneur, Femi Otedola and CEO of ConOil
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Fashola Explains Reason For Hike In Electricity Tariff & Beg Nigerians To Accept It

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has noted that the increase in electricity tariffs is the first major policy the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is coming up with, describing same as “a painful pill,” which consumers have to “swallow.”Fashola disclosed this Monday during the second monthly
Coach Sunday Oliseh Tenders Letter Of Apology To NFF After His Rant On YouTube

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has sent a letter of apology to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over his recent utterances against the federation and perceived critics.Oliseh came in for a lot of criticisms after the CHAN Eagles’ shock exit from the just concluded 2016 African Nations Championship in Rwanda prompting him to fire back as h

These 13 Photos Tell A Funny Lagos Marathon Story

The 2016 Lagos Marathon has come and gone, but we have an interesting story from the marathon to share.Don’t touch that dial.[size=14pt] 1. When you are just on your own and you hear that there’s going to be a Lagos marathon. [/size] Oyaaa![size=14pt] 2. Finally, this is the chance to show yourself. [/size] Momma said I arrived from Heaven. Muz
Holy Shit: Professor Who Said Christians, Muslims Share A God Fired from Christian College

[size=12pt]A professor at an evangelical Christian college who was suspended for saying Christians and Muslims worship the same God will no longer be teaching at the school.As we've reported, Larycia Hawkins, an associate professor of political science who had tenure at Wheaton College in Illinois, was suspended from her job in December.Evan

Olajumoke Orisaguna, The Agege Bread Seller Finally Signs A Modelling Contract!

Our darling bread seller Olajumoke has signed to Few Model Management. From bread hawking to real fame. Few is a Nigerian based modeling agency owned by model, Bolajo Fawehinmi.
End Time Tinz! 5 Years Old British Boy Changes Sex To Female To Becomes World's Youngest Transgender

A five-year-old boy has returned to school as a girl in one of the youngest cases of child gender transitioning in the country. The head teacher of the Nottinghamshire school has written to parents and classmates to inform them of the boy's wish to be treated as a girl. It is one of the youngest cases of gender dysphoria being officiall

Photos: RMD, Timi Dakolo & IK Osakioduwa cover February 2016 issue of Genevieve Magazine

February is a special month for us at Genevieve for two reasons; It’s our Anniversary month (and this year we turn 13) as well as the month of love, Valentine. This month’s cover features 3 heartthrobs; The dashing Iconic Actor Richard Mofe-Damijo who is redefining growing older, Timi Dakolo, the voice, who keeps churning out soulful son
13-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing While Urinating Outside In Lagos - Photo

A 13-year-old boy, Noah Oyekanmi, has gone missing after he went outside to urinate at his home located in Isheri, Olowora, Lagos State.Noah was brought from Akoko-Edo LGA, Edo State to Lagos on January 11, but went missing the following day at about 2pm.The boy had been brought to stay with his elder brothers – Winner and David – on Adebo Ade

Leopard Injures Six People After Entering A School In India

A male leopard which entered a school in the Indian city of Bangalore injured six people trying to capture it.A scientist and a forestry employee were among those mauled during the near 10-hour long effort to corner the dangerous animal on Sunday.The leopard, which strolled into the Vibgyor International school, was eventually tranquillised and re
Dead Baby Prayed Back To Life Yesterday At The Liberation City Church

There is absolutely nothing that God cannot do, because the say way he is yesterday, he is today, and will forever remain the same till eternity. This miraculous story will surely make your day! According to a miraculous and shocking story shared by reporters which was sent to them by a member of a church, a baby who was dead and rushed to Church,

SHOCKING! Husband Catches Wife Working As Prostitute In a Brothel

It was drama recently at a brothel after a husband allegedly caught his wife working as a prostitute in a popular brothel. The incident which happened in Nairobi, Kenya took people by surprise. Reporters tells the story as it happened: The unidentified man and a resident of Nairobi’s Zimmerman estate could not believe his eyes when he found his
Nigerian Workers Begin Massive Nationwide Protest Against Electricity Tariff Increase

Nigerian workers this morning have begun a massive protest against the recent increase in electricity tariff. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and other affiliate unions are agitating against the recent increase in electricity tariff today. The workers explained that such action should be directed and targeted at the F

Yoruba People Are Genetically Resistant To Lassa Fever - Claims University Don

A university lecturer, Prof. Christian Happi, has claimed that Yoruba people, by the make-up of their genes, are immune to Lassa virus that causes Lassa fever. The researcher, who is Dean, College of Postgraduate Studies, Department of Biological Sciences, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, said research was ongoing on why this is so, addin
Finally, Presidency Reveals How N5000 Monthly Stipend Will Be Paid To Nigerians

Over the weekend, Laolu Akande, the senior special assistant to the vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, revealed in a statement that beneficiaries of the N5000 monthly stipend will get it directly in their accounts without a second or third party interference, adding that the payment would commence once the budget is approved by the National

Dismissed Policeman Arrested For Shooting A Civilian Who Sat On A Company's Fence In Lagos

A 39-year-old man former Police officer in the Lagos State Police Command, Sergeant Ologunowa Ojo, has been arrested and remanded in prison over an alleged murder on February 3rd which happened during his security duty at Frajend Investments Nigeria Limited, Akodo, where he serves as a guard.Ojo who was accused of killing a 45-year-old man identif
I Paid N240,000 Monthly To Sleep In Hotel - Yahoo Boy Turned Burglar Confesses

A 20-year-old suspected burglar, Joseph David, yesterday told officials of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos that he paid N240,000 monthly to service his hotel bills.According to David, who hails from Ekpoma, Edo State, pays N8,000 daily to sleep in the hotel after robbing residents of their belongings, according to the ReportersThe suspect

Peter Okoye Of Psquare Meets With Mikel Obi and Other Chelsea Stars(Photos)

Peter Okoye watched the Chelsea Vs Manchester United match live at Stramford bridge in London yesterday February 7th. After the match, he met and took pictures with some of the players like Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Nemanja Matic, Thibaut Courtois, Baba Abdul Rahman, Bertrand Traore, Oscar Emboaba, Eden Micheal Hazard, Mikel Obi and Diego Costa.
Her French Husband Forcefully Took Away Their Son From Her (Photos)

This is an SOS to the French Embassy with his picture attached. Frank Reyman has abducted his little son Xavier presenting allegedly falsified papers of a Judge. He went to Xaviers school with armed escort and forcefully took him!This traumatized Mother is running helter skelter.We need to make the law work in Nigeria and stop that man from runnin

Chelsea Defender, Kurt Zouma Suffers Horror Knee Injury During Manchester United Clash

21-year old Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma last night landed awkwardly and broke his right leg in the match against Manchester United which ended 1-1. The defender was immediately stretchered off the pitch but injuries like this takes not less than 6 months to heal. Wish him a quick recovery. See more photos after the cut...
Uche Jombo Hosts Julie Odia's Pre Wedding Party at Ini Edo's Nightclub (PHOTOS)

In few days time, the publisher of WoW magazine, Julie Odia will officially marry her boo.Her bridal shower held last night at Ini Edo's owned Night club, Mimz in Lekki Lagos.The party was hosted by the bride-to-be best friend, Nollywood actress Uche Jombo.Celebrities spotted at Mimz last night include Lilian Esoro, Munachi Abii, Kiki Omeili,

17 Dead And 70 Injured In Auto Crash On Ibadan-Lagos Road

Tragedy struck yesterday at Sepo end of the Lagos- Ibadan Expressway as 17 people were feared dead in an auto crash involving a J5 and an articulated lorry. It was learnt that 70 others sustained various degrees of injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.While confirming the incident, O
Another Baby Factory Busted In Enugu State, 4 Pregnant Teenagers Rescued (Photos)

In Enugu, a 72-year-old man, Ozor Akpudachie, has been arrested by the police for allegedly running a baby factory. PUNCH reports that Akpudachie, who hails from Ogui-Eke in Udi Local government of the state, ran the criminal business in his home. Among those found in his home are four girls in difference stages of pregnancy.Confirming this story,

I Was Sexually Abused Right Under My Uncle's Nose At The Age Of 10 - Girl With HIV Reveals

This shocking revelation was contained in an email sent to Nigerian business executive/ Psychologist -Adejoro Olumofin. He posted on his social media account. Read for yourself below; .......
One Feared Dead, Few Others Injured In Afe Babalola University Riot - Photos

Suspected students with their faces covered with bandanas rioted yesterday and destroyed properties at Afe Babalola University in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.Unconfirmed report says one student has been killed.They were also reported to have broken ATM Machines and shared the money kept in there.A female hostel was reportedly attacked. Find tweets
Another Wedding Holds Between Two Refugees at The IDP Camp in Yola (PHOTOS)

Another wedding ceremony was witnessed between two refugees identified as Abba Hajji and Fa'ana Fodu from Bama local Government Area of Borno which took place at Fufore ‪IDP‬ camp Yola, Adamawa state. We all wish the couple a fruitful and blissful marital life. Here are photos from the event. '
(List) Order Of Supremacy Of Yoruba Monarchs - Ooni Of Ife Is The Number 1

The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has declared that the Ooni of Ife remains the number one monarch in Yorubaland and should be given the honour due him. The monarch made this known in his Ake Palace, Abeokuta in Ogun State on Sunday when the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, paid him a courtesy visit. Oba Gbadebo went on to iden
EFCC Seals off Hospital in Lagos in the on Going Anti Corruption Campaign (PHOTOS)

The clampdown by the anti-graft agency continues. Pictured is a building/hospital which has been sealed off by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The building located at Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos was recently sealed by the agency.