Music: Malonku – The Answer

Malonku is the co-produced project of Nonku and Swiss beatmaker Maloon TheBoom. According to Nonku, she and the Zurich-based Black Vulcanite collaborator (and not to mention Ghanaian beat tape contributor) had been wanting to collaborate since they first met a few years back. In October they started recording together at Red Bull Studios in Cape Town.

President Buhari Abandons World Leaders at The Inaugural lunch to Attend Jumat Service

Pres. Buhari yesterday Friday May 29th left some African leaders and other guests who had moved with him from the Eagles Square to the new Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa to celebrate his inauguration, midway into the programme to attend Jumat service. When he didn't return after many hours, organizers of the event had to invite VP Osinbajo to make remarks on behalf of Buhari.

Osinbajo, in his remarks, apologised to the guests for the President’s absence. He explained that he left in order to take part in Jumat prayers. The President did not return to the venue before the programme ended. The vice-president thanked the African leaders for attending the inauguration.“On behalf of the people of Nigeria and most especially on behalf of the President, I thank you and wish you safe journey back home.”

Ghanaian label AAKS Colourful Handbag Collection for 2015

Ghanaian label AAKS Colourful Handbag Collection for 2015

 

Ghanaian designer Akosua Afriyie-Kumi of AAKS presents colourful handbags that have been handcrafted to be the woman’s perfect companion. 

The bags were created in a women’s co-op in Bolgatanga, Ghana using unique to the region and made with raffia harvested from farmers in Ghana. 

Governor Kashim Shettima Set to Grant Amnesty To Boko Haram

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state, has promised that his new administration will grant amnesty to members of the Boko Haram sect, who are ready to de-radicalise.

Making this known at his inauguration ceremony for another term in office on Friday, May 29, the governor said it had become imperative that willing members of the Boko Haram sect ready to surrender be given amnesty.

Blatter Re-Elected Fifa president The Fifth Time

The Swiss has been re-elected as president of Fifa after winning the vote against challenger Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan.

Blatter had missed out on the required two-thirds majority in the first ballot - receiving 133 votes to his rival's 73 - but Prince Ali then took to the stage to withdraw before a second round could begin.

GMB to GEJ: You Have Earned Yourself a Place in Nigeria's History for Stabilizing our Democracy

While receiving the handover notes from President Jonathan this morning, President-elect, Buhari said for stabilizing Nigeria's democracy, President Jonathan had earned a place in Nigeria's history

"You have earned yourself a place in Nigeria's history for stabilizing our democracy. If you wanted to make things difficult, you could have but you didn't and for that, you have won the respect of world leaders" he said

President-Elect Buhari Returns Ahead of Tomorrow's Inauguration | Pictured With His Daughter & Son

The President-Elect returns to the country ahead of the handover tomorrow. Buhari was pictured with his daughter Zahra and her brother this morning.

 More photos after the cut...

Benue State Governor -ELect: I Used to Be a Motor Park Tout

The Benue State Governor elect, Chief Samuel Ortom, reiterated  that his experience as a motor park tout to his election as governor has been nothing than a divine arrangement and the handiwork of God.

Ortom said his elevation from grass to grace was due to hard work and his firm believe in God.

“My journey from being a motor park tout to an elected governor is purely a divine arrangement. I cast my mind back to when I dropped out of school in Form 2 but I remained hardworking and I did not engage in crime to survive.

Super Eagles & Guangzhou R&F striker Aaron Samuel Welcomes baby girl

Super Eagles & Guangzhou R&F striker of the Chinese Super League, Aaron Samuel welcomed a baby girl with his girlfriend Nadia some weeks back. 

He showed the baby off for the first time on his instagram page today. 

More photos after the cut...

Oshoala Edges Marta & Kessler to Win the Women Footballer of the Year award

The British media outfit has announced the reigning African queen as the winner of the prestigious individual trophy this year ahead of Brazil's legendary star

Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala has been announced winner of the maiden BBC Women footballer of the Year award on Tuesday.

Oshoala beat top women stars - Spain’s Verónica Boquete, German Nadine Kessler, Kim Little of Scotland as well as veteran Brazilian star Marta - to win the individual award after raking the highest votes of BBC World Service listeners.

Face Of Agila 2014 Winner Miss Joy Onazi to Host the Orphans at The Mother Of Mary Orphanage to Mark This Year's Children s Day

The reigning Queen of the Face of Idoma beauty pageant Miss Joy Onazi reveals her plans of joining the orphans at the Mother of Mary Orphanage as the kids marks this year's children s day celebration.

The soft spoken winner of the 2014 Face of Idoma disclosed her plans to the media arm of the Agila Carnival today and the event which will kick off in less than 24 hours from the time of this publication will be fun-filled as there will be lots for the kids to eat and merry.

US Marine and his bride praying before wedding goes viral

U.S. Marine Cpl. Caleb Earwood wanted a moment to pray with his bride-to-be Maggie before their wedding ceremony on Saturday. Now the photo of the couple holding hands in prayer has gone viral.

The ceremony was about to start in Asheville, N.C., when Caleb went to the cabin where Maggie was preparing for the wedding ceremony. The couple then joined their hands around a corner to not break the tradition of the groom seeing his bride before the altar.

Pope Francis: I Hasnt Watched TV Since 1990 | Do You Agree to This?

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who has made waves of connections reaching out to disaffected Catholics and insisting on making the poor a top priority, hasn't watched TV since July 15, 1990, he revealed in an interview published in the Argentinian newspaper La Voz del Pueblo.

The pontiff did not reveal why he gave up watching TV, except to say he decided it wasn't for him, before promising the Virgin Mary he wouldn't watch again.

Governor Amaechi Talks About His Beef With Patience Jonathan | GEJ

Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi says despite the effort by First Lady Patience Jonathan and the president to remove him from office, they are all leaving government at the same time. He said the president and his wife had wanted him to leave office before the end of his tenure but he is now seeing the end of his administration.

While speaking at the presentation of a special documentary titled 'The Amaechi Years', the governor said Patience Jonathan interfered with operations of the military apparatus in the state, ordering the transfer of military officers in the state just because they greeted him.

Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria Calls Off Strike - To Begin Lifting Petroleum Products With 6 Hours

Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, have reportedly agreed to call off their strike action over unpaid subsidy claims and commence lifting of petroleum products nationwide in the next six hours.

The oil marketers agreed to call off their strike at a meeting with the Chairman, Senate committee on petroleum resources, Magnus Abe, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, ‎ Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, MD of NNPC Joseph Dawha and other stakeholders in the oil and gas sector in Abuja today May 25th.

Actor, John Okafor Weds Longtime Love

Nollywood actor, John Okafor this morning May 25th married his longtime love, Stella Marris, the mother of two of his children. 

The couple have been together since 2008 but never married. They had three kids, one died a few years ago. 

24 Year Old Lady Brutaly Murdered By Ritualists in Port Harcourt

24 year old Anita Oluchi Okore, a graduate of Banking and Finance from Abia state University was murdered a few weeks ago in Port Harcourt by men believed to be ritualists.

According to a family member, Anita, who is based in Ebonyi, had gone to see her older sister in Port Harcourt when she unfortunately ran into these men. Anita had called her dad to tell him she was about to enter a bus that will take her from the park to her sister's house. She later called her dad, informing him that she was the only woman in the bus with three men and they were taking her somewhere other than her destination.

Capital Oil to Release 13 Million Litres Fuel Today - Ifeanyi Ubah Says

Ifeanyi Ubah's Capital Oil and Gas released a statement this evening saying it is releasing 13 million litres this night, which is about 400 trucks of petroleum products to ease the fuel scarcity that Nigeria is currently facing. They said they will release an additional 53 million litres in a few days. Read the statement below...

On Saturday 16th May 2015, we received an SMS ordering the suspension of loading activities in all depots from Monday 18th May 2015. We later realized that this directive was as a result of unpaid funds owed to transporters by oil marketers who in turn are owed by the Federal Government.

Boko Haram Lunchs News Attacks Borno Community | Many Feared Dead

Many people are feared dead after Boko Haram members stormed Gubio community in Borno state on Saturday May 23rd, shooting sporadically and destroying houses and properties. According to a resident, Adam Kakami, who spoke with AFP, the sect members, dressed in military fatique operated for 6 hours

VIDEO: Geoffrey – Bursting Me Brain

Geoffrey releases the video to his debut single, Bursting Me Brain. In the video,  the MTN Project Fame Season 7 Winner, Geoffrey falls in love with his best friend, who wasn’t aware of his feelings for her and was in a relationship with another guy.

After a bad date with her boyfriend, she finds out Geoffery was in love with her.

Fred Amata Shares The Photo Of His Lovely Daughter

Fred Amata Shares The Photo Of His Lovely Daughter

Fred Amata shared the photo of his lovely daughter as she turned a year older yesterday... how sweet?. For some of you guys who might wana stalk, her name is Stephie Oghenefegho Amata.

Arik Air Cancels Flights due to Fuel Scarcity

It looks like a lot more companies are being affected by the prevailing fuel scarcity and even the aviation sector is affected as Arik Air has canceled most of its flights.

A sign was posted for customers to see and a photo of it has since been making the rounds on social media.

Yesterday MTN, Beat FM and Naija FM also expressed a limit in production output due to fuel scarcity and a need to ration available resources.

Lack of Economic & Social Tie Listed as U.S Embassy's Reason For Denying Nigerians Visa

Consul General of the US embassy, William Laidlaw, has expressed that contrary to popular opinion, US visa application processes are not as stringent as people think.

Speaking with Punch, he stated that efforts are being made to improve visa processes better for Nigerians by decentralizing the process.

He also revealed that one of the most common reasons why Nigerians are refused visa, is because of failure to show evidence of social and economic ties.

Photos: Pres. Jonathan commissions Armed Forces Radio station in Abuja

President Jonathan today commissioned the Armed Forces Radio station in Abuja. The Radio station will be received on 107.7FM and is expected to provide balanced, fair reporting of the Nigerian military and their operations.

More photos after the cut...

Angry Muslim Youths Burns a Sharia Court Over An Imam's Blasphemous Comments

Angry Muslim youths today May 22nd reportedly burnt a Sharia court located at Rijiyar Lemo area of Kano, Kano state this morning over a 'blasphemous comments' an Imam, Abdul Nyass, a sect member of Tijjaniyya, a Muslim sect group made against Prophet Muhammed during one of his sermons at Goron Dutse General area of Kano metropolis last week.

The aggrieved youths in company of old Muslim Men and Women marched towards Mandawari and Dandago area, and later to the palace of the Emir of Kano to lay their complaints.

Prince Ali bin Al Hussein to Expand World Cup Teams to 36 From 32

Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has announced his intention of expanding the patispating teams at the fifa World Cup to 36 teams after being left as the sole candidate to oppose Sepp Blatter for the Fifa presidency. Revealing his plans for the World Cup to have four more teams in his revised manifesto, the Jordanian wants the Asian, African and American and Caribbean federations all to gain an additional team, while the South American and Oceania federations will rise from 4.5 and 0.5 to five and one slots respectively.

"I will make a commitment to extend the number of teams in the World Cup from 32 to 36 teams as soon as possible," "Ideally in time for the 2018 World Cup in Russia."  Prince Ali said.

Petroleum Minister, Dieziani Alison-Madueke Stalks Buhari As He Heads to London

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari and Petroleum Minister, Dieziani Alison-Madueke are currently on-board the same British Airways plane heading to London.

According to Sahara Reporters, Alison-Madueke was billed to travel next week Tuesday May 26th and had already bought her ticket but on hearing that the President-elect was heading to London today, she allegedly asked that her ticket be fast-tracked so she can perhaps have some audience with Buhari.

The British Airways plane departed at about 9.am this morning. Buhari's reason for traveling is not unknown but he is expected back to Nigeria on Tuesday May 26 ahead of the inauguration ceremony which comes up May 29th.

Elle Australia Magazine Cover Of a Model Mom Breastfeeding Her Newborn Got Social Media Boiling

An Australian model whos is also a mother of one, Nicole Trunfio brought her newborn baby boy along for her Elle Australia shoot and surprisingly, a photo of her breastfeeding him landed on the cover.

Some people think it is offensive while many people  thinks it's magnificent because it shows the bond between mother and child.

Photo: Baby Born With a Traditional Beads On Her Her Wrist in Lagos

A 52 year old grandmother, Mrs Funke Adamson reportedly gave birth to a baby girl who came out clutching white ‘Ileke’ (Yoruba name for beads) at a trado-medical center in Apapa, Lagos on May 11th.Vanguard reports that the grandmother who is already experiencing menopause, said a traditionalist informed her that she was going to have a "special child".

“I received a message from an Osun Custodian who said that a child is on the way for me. I didn’t believe him. I didn’t realize until the baby was three and half month old when I began to experienced flow of membranous fluid. 

Benue Leaders to David Mark: Support Akume for Senate President

POLITICAL leaders from Benue State under the aegis of Benue Rebirth Initiative have appealed to the Senate President, David Mark, to support the candidature of Senator George Akume, for the Senate Presidency.

The group in a communiqué issued at the end of their inaugural meeting and signed by Architect Joe Ikyaagba and Sam Ode, said they have identified the key issues which have continued to drag the state backwards particularly at the national level where an average Benue man sees his fellow brother as an enemy and wished to appeal to all stakeholders to sheathe their swords and embrace unity and oneness of purpose.

579 Soldiers Court Martialed in Lagos, Abuja

The acting director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman today revealed to journalists in Abuja that 579 soldiers have been court-martialed in special military courts in Lagos and Abuja for offences ranging from insubordination, disobedience, acts of cowardice, refusal to carry out military duties, and indiscipline, amongst others.

According to Sani, the essence of the court martial is to emphasize discipline within the military.

Kezyklef – What’s Up ft. RuffCoin & Zoro [MUISC]

Just like the igbos will say, when two men takes a piss together, it fumes well.., Award winning producer Kezyklef joins forces with south east finest rappers Ruffcoin Nwaba and Zoro Swagbag and the result is this WhatsUp. It dosent get any better than this...

Check on it

GEJ to Submit Handover Notes to Buhari After Facility Inspection on May 28

The Minister of Information, Patricia Akwashiki, says all handover notes being prepared by various ministries, agencies and department will be handed over to President elect, Gen Buhari immediately after his tour of the Presidential Villa which is to be conducted by President Jonathan and his vice, Namadi Sambo on May 28th. Also on the tour will be the Vice President elect, Prof Yemi Osinbajo. She said this while speaking to state house correspondents after the Federal Executive council meeting yesterday May 20th.

NDLEA Nabbs 60yr old Pastor With N609 Million Worth Of Hard Drug

A 60 year old resident pastor of the Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim at Agodo-Egbe, Ikotun Lagos, Prophet Micheal Raji, has been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA over unlawful attempt to export of 174 kilogrammes of hard narcotic drugs worth N609 million to South Africa.

Prophet Raji, believed to be a member of a drug trafficking syndicate, concealed 91kg of Methamphetamine and 83kg of Ephedrine with an estimated street value of N609 million in different foodstuffs tied in polythene bags.

Federal High Court Nullifies Benue Rep-Elect’s Election | To Be Prosecuted

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered INEC to immediately nullify the election of Benue politician, Christian Abah after allegations of certificate forgery leveled against him by his political rival, Mr. Hassan Saleh, was established to be true by the court.

Christian Abah was elected in the just concluded general election to represent the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal ‎Constituency in the forthcoming 8th National Assembly.

Wike: Amaechi Paid Lawyers N300million to Acquire Illegal Injunction to Halt Mmy Inauguration

Rivers State Governor-Elect, Nyesom Wike. have lunched a new scattering allegation against the outgoing Governor Amaechi.

Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has decried the use of the office of the Attorney General of Rivers State by outgoing Governor Rotimi Amaechi to file a suit for Rivers State All Progressives Congress ( APC ) to stop his inauguration. 

Two Members of PDP National Working Committee Engineered APC Win

Femi Fani-Kayode has refuted claims that he and some others who campaigned for pres. Jonathan worked to the detriment of the party and the President. He said this while addressing claims by the National Working Committee of the PDP that he, the First Lady, Governor Ayo Fayose and some others engaged in hate campaign that cost the party and President Jonathan victory at the polls.

Mr Fani-Kayode who addressed newsmen in Abuja today May 19th, said contrary to what the NWC of the PDP is saying, two of the members in the party's NWC worked in favor of the APC and were in fact on the oppositions payroll. 

His Statement after the cut...

Borno Governor: Chibok Girls Now Living in Bunkers WIth Boko Haram Members

The Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima says there are indications that missing Chibok girls might be living in Bunkers in Sambisa Forest with Boko Haram members. He called on the military to liberate the girls as they carry out their operations in the forest. The Governor gave the indication in a paper he wrote and was presented by the Secretary, Borno Elders Forum, Dr Bulama Mala at a two-day post election conference on security and governance, organized the GubioSavanna Centre, a Non Governmental Organisation, NGO, in Abuja yesterday May 19th. 

Find his statement after the cut..

Orubebe: I Wont Defect to APC: My Twitter Account Was Hacked

Former Niger Delta Affairs Minister, Godsday Orubebe has denied he's dumping PDP for APC. He said his twitter account was hacked and those behind it tweeted what they did to embarrass him. He said he's a proud and committed member of PDP and has no plans of joining the opposition party

"It is not true that I am leaving the PDP for APC; it is not true and it cannot be true. I am a core PDP member. I am with my oga (Jonathan) and we are planning to reorganize the PDP to make it a party of unification.” he told Punch in a phone conversation

Federal Government Orders Chief Judge of Bayelsa State to Swear in Wike May 29

The Federal Government has requested the Chief Judge of Bayelsa State to administer the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office on the Rivers State Governor-elect, Chief Nyesom Wike, on May 29, 2015.

The request was contained in a press statement personally signed and made available to journalists in Abuja by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke (SAN).

Adoke said the request became necessary because of the existing vacuum in the Office of the Chief Judge of Rivers State as well as the Office of the President of the Customary Court of Appeal of the state.

Comedian Bovi Cheats Death as He Survives a Ghastly Car Crash

The Ace Nigerian comedian was reportedly involved in an accident last night in Ikoyi. He was hit by a speeding car at an intersection. He was rushed to the hospital and released this morning after being treated for an eye injury. He shared a photo of his damaged car and account of what happened below...

"Out of hospital, hale and hearty! Just an injured left eye! Last night was nearly the end. On my lane jejeli and this guy Rams into me at an intersection. Carry my car dump for side walk like small pikin wey no dey hear word. I was sure I had been blinded and broken my hip. First thoughts were my family, my debtors of since last year and my jokes wey some people go just thief! But as usual, Godwin!!! When your life flashes before your eyes, it's like that missed call you never heard ring.

PDP Chieftain Orubebe Shares His Plans Of Dumping PDP For APC | Nigerians React

This comes barely few weeks ago when he disgraced himself on National Television over the outcome of the presidential elections.

See the reactions of Nigerians after the cut...

The Nigerian Army Informs The Public Of a Possible 21 Gun Salute For The Presidential Inauguration

The Nigerian Army yesterday Monday May 18th released statement saying that the public should be aware that they would be firing their artillery guns for the presidential inauguration and swearing in ceremony and so people who live in Abuja should not panic if they hear sounds of gun shots.

"Rehearsal for the presidential inauguration and swearing in ceremony has commenced since May 4 at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The practice session for the 21 gun salute will take place on May 20 and May 25, and on the inauguration day, May 29. The public is hereby notified, especially those living within Asokoro area of Abuja and its environ not to panic at the sound of simulated firing of military weapons during the dates.” the army said

Photos: Miss Nollywood Nigeria Gets Surprise proposal From Her Boo

Miss Nollywood Nigeria Gwendolyn Okutele got a surprise proposal from her boyfriend, Malcolm Tagbarha at the Fashion For Breast Cancer Awareness n Celebrities Charity Visitation 2015 at Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel Abuja on Saturday May 16th. 

The man, who is a speaker, author and businessman, proposed to a shocked Gwen with a diamond encrusted ring, in front of guests at the event. Congrats to her. 

More exclusive photos from the proposal. See them after the cut...

Photo: EFCC Arraigns Couple for N7million Land Scam

Read the EFCC press statement below...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on May 18, 2015 arraigned one Opara Edmund and his wife, Amarachi Opara before Justice O.O Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court Owerri, Imo State on a 2-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence. They pleaded not guilty to the charge. The accused persons were alleged to have collected money from one Okechukwu Ogbonna to the tune of Seven Million Naira (N7, 000,000.00) for a phony land deal situated at Federal Low Cost Housing Estate 11 Umuguma New Owerri.

Photo: Yale University Awards a Honorary Degree to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala was awarded with a honorary Doctorate of Human Letters, by the prestigious Yale University in the US yesterday May 18th. Also decorated with a honorary degree is African singer, Angelique Kidjo who was awarded Honorary Doctorate of Music. 

Read the school's press release about here after cut...