Fraudsters Pretending To Be Prophets Defraud Abuja Big Babe Of N50m

Culled from City People;

Abuja big babe and a prominent staff of the National Assembly, Chichi Akparanta, recently lost about fifty million Naira to conmen who posed as prophets. According to the report, she gave them the money in about  eight instalments with the largest amount of five million Naira being given sometimes early in November. City People gathered that they had informed her that she was going to lose her job and that  in less than two weeks after losing her job she would also lose two of her kids who are abroad schooling.

Read Wale Gates Reaction To VP Sambo’s Claim That He Lost Certificates To Fire

Comedian Wale Gates has described claim by PDP vice presidential candidate, Namadi Sambo’s that he lost his certificates to fire as the greatest worst joke of 2014.

Namadi Sambo had told Independent National Electoral Commission that his Bachelors and Masters degrees certificates in Architecture from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, was consumed by fire, and had submitted a letter signed by one Alhassan Garba addressed to INEC as an alternative.

Wale Gates raises questions on how and dates the incident happened. Continue to see more tweets as you continue....

Nollywood Director Dickson Iroegbu Releases New Beautiful Family Photos

The award-winning Nollywood director and producer Dickson Iroegbu shared this very beautiful new photos of his wife and his 3 children; Chimeremunma, Dickson and Chimnazaekpere. See more photos as you continue...

2015 Election: Jimi Agbaje Introduces Running Mate

PDP Lagos State governorship aspirant, Jimi Agbaje has introduced his running mate in the 2015 Lagos State Governorship elections to his online followers. Her name is Alhaja Safurat Olayinka. He introduced her this evening. Continue below to know more about her.

Lagos DPO Quietly Dies In Office On Christmas Day

The Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ijede Police Station, Ikorodu, Nwaoha Uzoma has quietly died in his office on Christmas day. Uzoma who spent the night at work has been ill, but recovered few days ago according to junior officers before he was found dead in his office.

No one knew the DPO had died, but when they noticed he didn’t come out of his office all day and wouldn’t pick his calls or reply text messages, they had to forcefully open the door, before they found his lifeless body on the floor.

Uzoma was formerly heading the Anthony Police Division, before he was posted to Ijede, early this month. His corpse has since been deposited at a private mortuary.

INEC Releases Names Of Candidates For 2015 Presidential Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the names of the presidential candidates and their running mates who will contest the 2015 elections. Though there are 26 registered political parties in Nigeria, only 11 parties have submitted the names of their candidates so far and they are;

PDP: President Goodluck Jonathan and his vice, Namadi Sambo

APC: Muhammadu Buhari and Yemi Osinbajo

KOWA Party: Oluremi Sonaiya and Saidu Bobboi

Hope Democratic Party: Ambrose Albert and Haruna Shaba

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Pics: VP candidate Prof Osinbajo takes his campaign to the streets of Obalende

APC Vice Presidential candidate Prof Yemi Osinbajo was in Obalende, Lagos on Saturday Dec. 27th to  campaign for his party. See more photos after the cut ...

First case of Ebola recorded in Scotland

The first case of Ebola virus has been recorded in Scotland. According to the Scottish government, the Ebola patient is a health worker who arrived Scotland from Sierra Leone today December 29th where she was helping to care for Ebola victims.

She arrived Glasgow in Scotland from London Heatthrow airport on a British Airways flight. All passengers on-board the flight are now being traced for examination. Meanwhile the woman has been quarantined at the Gartnavel hospital.

P. Diddy Parties With Bikini Clad Kim Porter On His $72m Yacht (See Photos)

He has got quite the view from his $72 million yacht.

And it is no surprise that Sean 'Diddy' Combs would want to capture the scene on his annual family holiday. The hip hop mogul posed for image after image while on deck, even using a nifty extender at one point to include the view behind him.

My Dear the yacht is worth more than A Billion if converted to Naira.

The ex-boyfriend of Jennifer Lopez has become so consistent at posting self portraits to Instagram he may have eclipsed selfie queen Kim Kardashian.

Female Sex Worker & Her Customer Dies In A Fire Outbreak In Delta

A popular s'ex spot located near Orhowhurun Roundabout, in Udu LGA of Delta State was razed by a mysterious fire outbreak, killing three persons including a female 'sex worker and her clients on Thursday Midnight.

Properties worth millions of naira were also reportedly lost to the inferno which also gutted adjoining trading shops and residential buildings.

Cause of the incident was still in doubt when Saturday Vanguard got to the scene but speculations were rife that the fire began at about 1am, Boxing Day, from one of the rooms occupied by one of the commercial sex workers at a popular brothel in the area.

Finally Back!! Chris Brown Spotted Taking A Walk With Karrueche & Her Dog (Photos)

The Off and On Couple Back Together after Their regular break up. I guess this time he won her heart with a cute Dog as a Christmas gift LOL!!

Is There A Street Actually Named Blood Of Jesus?!? (See Photo)

Is this for real? Does a street with such name actually exist? Would you live on that street?

Muslim Youths Protect Christians During Christmas Service In Kaduna State

Muslims protect church in Egypt

This what the world should be all about....Fighting to protect one another. More than 200 Muslim youth volunteers are part of those protecting Christians during church services to celebrate this year’s Christmas in Kaduna, says Pastor Yohanna Buru.

Buru, a cleric of Christ Evangelical Church, Sabon Tasha, Kaduna South, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Kaduna.

He confirmed that over 200 Muslims were at his church to help protect the faithful from any attack during the church service.

Help The Poor, Obasanjo Tells Wealthy Nigerians

A former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has appealed to wealthy Nigerians to please look the way of less-privileged Nigerians this season and beyond. Obasanjo made this statement at a carol service he organised in Abeokuta while preparing to usher in Christmas, pleading that it will go a long way if they do.

“I want to appeal to the rich in the society to always remember the less-privileged in the society. There are many children without hope out there. We should come to their aid. There are boys and girls in our communities with such problem,” he said.

'He Didn't Hit My Mom': Mel B's Daughter Defends Stepfather

Mel B's daughter has spoken out in defence of her stepfather Stephen Belafonte, amid rumours he hit her mom. Phoenix who has been with her stepfather since the rumours escalated with Mel B leaving their home went on twitter and asked people to stop saying Stephen hit her mom because he never did.

'Can everyone just chill he didn't hit my mom don't know how that stupid rumour came up,' the 15-year old wrote on her twitter page

Ibinabo shares more pics from her wedding, reconciles with Mr Ibu

AGN President Ibinabo Fiberisima seen dancing with actor Mr Ibu at her wedding last Thursday in Port Harcourt. The two have obviously made up after blasting each other in interviews over Ibinabo's re-election as AGN president. Mr Ibu had said at the time that Ibinabo wasn't fit to be president. Guess that's all water under the bridge. See more photos from the wedding after the cut...

Holiday Newborns Go Home in Christmas Stockings

Historical Picture Of Christmas Celebration In Badagry, 1923

Aww Sound Sultan’s Testimony Will Almost Make You Cry

Some people might not understand this. But then, if you have walked in his shoes you will know his testimony can make one cry. It actually touched me. Just imagine waiting till his barber friend would get a customer so he could borrow some money from him to go and hustle. And today, the story is different… My people God is good! And I pray he will also open doors for others this season, because He is the reason we celebrate.

Passengers Stranded At Lagos Airport On Christmas Day As Ticket Prices Drastically Increased

A lot of passengers travelling out of Lagos where left stranded today at the two domestic Lagos airports as flight ticket fees were drastically increased. The air ticket for an hour flight which was between N18,000 to N30,000, went to N30,000 to N43, 000, depending on the carrier.

Another fare on the Lagos-Enugu route, which was less than 45 minutes, was N35, 000 as against the usual fee of N20,000, while Lagos-Abuja route attracted an average ticket price of N40, 000 against its usual N24, 000.

Passengers were however heard murmuring saying, Christmas is a time to share, and not a time for airline operators to start exploiting money from innocent passengers. So many where left stranded as they could not make use of cash machines and had only the exact planned ticket fees with them.

Buharis's Running Mate, Osinbajo Spotted Chatting With Passengers On BRT In Lagos (See Photos)

The APC vice presidential candidate, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, shared this photo with the caption below;

"Rode on the bus earlier today and spoke to my fellow citizens, it was better than a thousand seminars" - Prof Yemi Osinbajo

Osinbajo, who joined passengers in the Bus Rapid Transit from the Tafawa Balewa Square to Barracks area of Lagos, urged Nigerians to vote for Buhari, saying the former military Head of State is the only one that can curb corruption in the country.

Readers, what is your take on this?

Wow! Bar Beach wears new look for Christmas (photos)

On Monday night December 22nd, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola turned on “the Lagos Festival of Lights to officially herald the holiday season with thousands of decorative lights from the entire stretch of the Marina through Ahmadu Bello Way to Bar Beach.

See more pictures after the cut to get a feel of the ambience as Lagos prepares to countdown to the New Year..

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Ondo Police parades corpses of four robbery suspects, 40 others

 

Men of the Ondo State Police Command today paraded corpses of suspected armed robbers and 40 other criminals arrested for different offences.

Parading the suspects, the State Commissioner of Police, Isaac Eke, said the four deceased robbers lost their lives after his men gave the criminals a hot chase which led to a fatal accident around 4.am this morning .
Eke added that the robbers lost control of their vehicle with Reg No. 11/260FG and crashed it on the fence of a Church in Akure, the state capital.

The Commissioner said the police took to action when the criminals opened fire on his men who were on patrol along Idanre road, stressing that they snatched and destroyed a police pump action gun.
One of the victims of the deceased robbers, Olumide Micheal, who narrated his experience, said he and his brother were on their way to Port Harcourt when they were kidnapped by the criminals who disguised as security operatives.

I almost quit music, I had health issues – Waje shares her 2014 testimonies

 

Nigerian artiste and single mum of one, Waje has reflected on how she overcame the challenges life brought in 2013.

Posting a message on instagram earlier today, the songstress revealed how she was in a toxic relationship, how she almost quit music and her failing health.

It reads: “Good morning sweets. I’m grateful for so much. At the end of 2013, I was in a very dark place, toxic relationship,wanted to quit music and was worried about my weight, health issues and actually believed everyone around me was balling except me lol. But This year!!!

 I’ve grown a very thick skin, so things that will usually hurt are now refreshment when my friends and I are gisting lol (bad belle is allowed), my daughter graduated, moved into a bigger house with everything I want in it. I invested more in business and God gave me more, can afford to take care of my parents, I no longer give excuses for my failures, I just get up and ask the Holy Spirit to help, discernment is my best friend and even when it’s far from me I retrace my steps.

Lagos state govt allegedly deports 70 beggars to Northern Nigeria

The Lagos state government has allegedly deported 70 beggars back to Kano state after they were found loitering the streets of Lagos.
 According to a local Hausa radio program monitored by Sahara Reporters in Kano state, the beggars most of whom are indigenes of Niger, Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa Zamfara and Sokoto states, said they were bundled from their begging points, held for several months before they were deported to Kano recently.

How Man Died After Accepting A Bet To Drink 8 cans Of Energy Drink

 

If Mr. Elijah Nwankwo from Ebonyi had known that daring to gulp down 8 cans of Bullet Energy drink would take him to the world of the dead, he would have knocked off such temptation.

The trouble started when Nwankwo, of Ikwo Local Government Area of the state took up a bet necessitated by Chikwado Nchionu to drink 8 full cans of the Energy drink. The result of the bet was Nwankwo's death.

Ebere Amarizu, the police spokesperson in Enugu state has released a statement confirming the incident.
According to the statement, the victim had on Dec. 11 agreed to drink eight cans of energy drink for N1,600 to be paid by one Chikwado, who challenged him to the bet.

“After taking the energy drink, he became weak and went into coma. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Enugu where he was confirmed dead by a doctor.”

“The body of the deceased has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary”, the statement added.

APC Has Received Over N54M Cash Donations For Buhari’s Campaign

The Buhari Support Organisation, BSO, revealed that they have received a donation of N54, 415,386.70 (Fifty Four Million, Four Hundred and Fifteen Thousand, Three Hundred Eighty Six Naira and Seventy Kobo) for Gen. Buhari’s presidential campaign. The group made this known during the GMB press conference which was held today December 23rd 2014

Jonathan Will Be Contending Against Semi-Literate Jackboot – PDP

During a visit by some PDP leaders in Diaspora to its national secretariat in Abuja on Monday December 22nd, the PDP National Secretary, Dr. Wale Oladipo described Jonathan’s major contender Muhammadu Buhari as a semi–literate jackboot;

President Goodluck Jonathan Receives Grand Patriarch Of Nollywood Award

Nollywood legends visited President Goodluck Jonathan at the Aso Villa, in Abuja today December 23, where they presented him with the Grand Patriarch of Nollywood Award. Legendary actors Zack Orji, Patience Ozokwor, Alex Usifo, Rachael Oniga, amongs others, were at the event. 

Checkout more photos below;

Obasanjo Sings A New Song, Begs God For A Change In 2015

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday night during the 2014 Ogun State Christmas Carol begged God to do something new in Nigeriain in this forthcoming year. The former president who was invited to give a speech shortly after Pastor Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God finished ministering said, there is nothing more to say. I and the Governor have agreed that what Baba Adeboye said here tonight is what all of us have said. There is no more word. But you will assist me to sing this song, Nigeria needs something new this time around.

“The song goes thus, ‘Do something new in my life and do something new in this country’,” Obasanjo sang, as the mammoth crowd at the programme venue, went into jubilation screaming “Sai Buhari”, as Baba continued in his song which changed the tune of the programme.

Jackie Chan’s Son Charged With Drug Offence

 

The son of Hollywood actor Jackie Chan has been charged with a drug offence and risk going to jail. Jaycee Chan, 32, is accused of sheltering others to use drugs and also indulge in it, despite the country’s effort to tackle illegal usage of drugs.

Police found more than 100 grams of marijuana in his home in August and has been detained ever since, waiting for his trial. Jaycee was arrested with another, actor who was set free just after 14 days in detention. He has confessed to the crime, and his father says, he feels ashamed and feels he has failed. He apologised on behalf of his son and himself on what the act might have caused the society and admits Jaycee is a man, and should be made responsible for his crimes.

What Was His Mission? Local Male Nurse Infects Over 100 People With HIV

An unlicensed Cambodian doctor has been charged today over an apparent mass HIV infection in a remote village after admitting he reused needles when treating patients, officials said.

Hundreds of panicked residents of Roka village in the western province of Battambang have flocked for testing since news of the infections emerged two weeks ago, with more than 100 people believed to have been infected.

Yem Chroeum, the 55-year-old self-styled doctor detained since last week, admitted reusing needles and syringes on different patients to the police and says he started this practice few years ago.

Photo: Side Chic Infects Guy With HIV Virus Then Sends Photo To His Girlfriend

Ruining the life of the guy and his girlfriend. wickedness!!

Well this photo is currently been circulated online, the above girl is allegedly Hiv positive and she sent that shocking message
informing the dudes girlfriend who she is sleeping with about her boyfriends escapades

Lol. 42-Year Old Dad In UK Woke Up In France After Getting Drunk

A sloshed man woke up 300 miles away with a hangover to remember after a couple of festive drinks got out of hand. The 48-year-old dad, Shawn Smith woke up in France after meeting two mates for a few pints in his local.

But after they convinced him to join them on an overnight trip to buy cut-price tobacco, the father, who has never left the UK before, managed to get through checks at Dover, France and as far as Belgium without a passport.

He was stopped by customs officers on the return journey at Calais, and was forced to go to Paris to the British Consulate, and to fork out £99 for a temporary passport.

Self-employed plasterer Shawn said: "I'd only gone out for a couple of quiet pints with my pals at the local pub.

Couple Killed By Robbers Shortly After Landing Nigeria For Holiday

A  couple based in Texas, USA, Mr and Mrs Don and Nkem Okoro who were in Nigeria for vacation and to attend a burial of a relation, have been killed by unknown armed robbers who tried to rob them along Benin-Onitsha high way on their way to the village to attend a burial. Their two-year old niece was also in the car with them, and sadly, they were all killed. Another report also says, they were trying to run from the robbery attack which made them have a ghastly accident in which they all died.

The Nigerian community in Houston who are grieving however says their death was regrettable and it was something that could have been preventable if only the country was security conscious. They are survived by five children.

Police Hunt For Pastor After Death Of Oniru Brothers

The Police in Lagos have arrested a member of New Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ajah area of the state over the alleged death of two men during a spiritual bath, weekend.

The deceased identified as Abiodun and Ayinde Oniru, of same parents and one of their step-brothers were alleged to have been taken to the church by their father and step-mother last Thursday for spiritual cleansing.

Side Chic S*x Claims: Wizkid Keeps Mum

Wizkid has said he has no word for his alleged side chic who says they get down most times at Eko Hotel and even have it better when the star singer is in her city. Wizkid’s manager was contacted to hear their own side of the story and his reply was simply; “No comment, I have nothing to say about it… I’m letting this slide.”

What Ateke Tom Said At Ibinabo’s Wedding

Ex-Militant, Ateke Tom who also stormed Okirika last weekend to witness Ibinabo’s wedding said the first thing he told her when she approached him about their dating story in the papers was for her to ignore them and move on. Ateke who was delighted about the day, said he sees the AGN president as his daughter and not a friend.

‘’I remember when Ibinabo came crying to me saying the papers wrote we are dating, I told her to ignore them. She is like my daughter and people will always talk about you.  She is getting married today and I am happy to give my blessings.’’ 

He further appealed to her husband to take proper care of her.

What Ateke Tom Said At Ibinabo’s Wedding

Wife Drags Kano Millionaire To Court For Infecting Her With HIV

A house wife in Kano has dragged her husband, Mansur Musa to a Sharia court sitting at Sabon Gari in the State for allegedly infecting her with HIV. The estranged wife dragged her husband to court at the beginning of the year, but it seems the husband and his counsel wants the case settled out of court.

The lady, who sued for N40m, was latter begged to settle out of court with N2m, a fee she out rightly rejected. The suit has been adjourned for another date, most likely for settlement out of court.

Donate Your N21.27bn Campaign Money To Improve Electricity! Buhari Group Tells Jonathan

The Buhari 2015 Support Group Centre have asked president Jonathan to spend the N21.27bn donated by businessmen, multinationals and PDP governors  to finance his 2015 presidential election campaign,  on electricity.

The group said Nigerians have witnessed the worst power supply in his regime and says instead of spending the money to campaign on his re-election, the president should spend it to improve power supply for Nigerians.

It will be recalled that the oil and gas sector, doled out N5bn; road and construction, N560m; power, N500m and Chief Tunde Ayeni and his associates, gave out N2bn at the event which took place on Saturday at the Presidential Villa.

Ibinabo Fiberesima gushes about new husband...

Nothing better than finding your soul mate. Happy married life, Ibinabo

Plateau state Governor appoints his son as one of his commissioners

The Governor of Plateau state Jonah Jang has appointed one of his sons, Yakubu Jang, as the Commissioner for Lands and Urban Planning in the state.

Yakubu's appointment was announced by the state's Commissioner for Information, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar yesterday December 21st. According to the Commissioner, Yakubu who was until his recent appointment his father's special adviser on Special duties, was promoted to the office of a Commissioner following the immediate past commissioner, Yilji Gomwalk's resignation to pursue his political appointment as a running mate to the PDP Guber flag bearer in the state, Mr. Gyang Pwajok.

Find Out Why A Guy Is Willing To Take A Total Stranger On A World Trip For Free

Canadian Jordan Axani who just broke up with his ex has said despite their break up, he is still planning to go on their planned world trip. Heartbroken Jordan had booked a once in a lifetime holiday with girlfriend Elizabeth Gallagher, before their relationship came to an end. He therefore went on Reddit to announce to the world if there was any lucky lady who bears the same name with his ex and has the same nationality willing to join him for the once in a life time holiday. He posted;

"While our relationship has come to a close, I am still planning on going on the trip and she is not (naturally). And because I hate the idea of a ticket around the world going to waste, I am looking for a Canadian named Elizabeth Gallagher who could use the ticket," he wrote.

Photos: Ayo Fayose Listening To Elderly Women On His Visit To Ijigbo, Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose was recently at Ijigbo were he mingled freely with the people. The State Governor was also seen listening attentively to two elderly women as seen in the photos above. It was also said that, the governor who came with his official car and convoy left the town on a motor bike popularly known as Okada.