Some women enjoy being raped - Frenchwoman criticizes the #MeToo movement

A French woman who criticised the #MeToo movement has claimed that rape victims can enjoy the experience.

Brigitte Lahaie, a porn star-turned-agony aunt, caused an outcry by claiming on French television that some women have orgasms when they are raped.

I assure you, Police will protect you henceforth - Police IG tells Benue residents

Residents of communities recently attacked by suspected herdsmen in Benue and Nasarawa States yesterday got afresh assurance of adequate protection from the police.

Police Inspector-General, Ibrahim Idris pledged that his men would henceforth make a repeat of the attack impossible.

We are yet to see change in the power sector - Obasanjo laments

The former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday said Nigerians are yet to witness the change campaign promises of the current administration.

Obasanjo disclosed this at the presentation of award to the former Managing Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. James Olotu, during investiture ceremony of new president of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), in Abuja.

Fulani Herdsmen: Tuface speaks on Benue killings

Nigerian music legend, Tuface Idibia has dropped his voice on herdsmen attack in Benue and other parts of he country.

The Benue born artist called on Buhari’s government to put their words into action and end the killings in the State.

Woman who got pregnant for son-in-law sparks outrage

The son-in-law (‘the man’) and mother-in-law (‘the woman’) were variously described with uncomplimentary epithets. The man was dismissed as a beast and he-goat that fully deserves to be castrated while the woman was described as a wanton Jezebel, wicked and wayward.

However, the principal victim in the sex-escapade, the wife of the man and daughter of the woman, was praised for demonstrating a forgiving spirit and her firm resolve not to dump the marriage.

Benue: Soldiers deployed as Hausa youths protest

Soldiers last night, took over the streets of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, a few hours after the quick intervention of the police averted what could have sparked a fresh mayhem in the state.

The state had, only 48 hours earlier, buried 73 victims of herdsmen killings.

Lagos govt bans cart pushers, wheelbarrow operators

The Lagos State Government on Saturday announced the ban on the operations of cart pushers and wheelbarrow operators, saying their activities are inimical to the environmental cleanliness of the state.

The Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello, made this known in a statement in Lagos.

PDP, APC clash over Trump’s ‘shithole’ remark on Africa

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, sparred on Saturday with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, over which African leader’s conduct informed a series of disparaging comments that U.S. President Donald Trump has hurled on black countries.

Mr. Trump singled out Haiti, El Salvador and parts of Africa as “shithole countries” during a meeting with U.S. lawmakers about immigration Thursday, according to the Washington Post.

Ooni Of Ife Is My Father, Not Lover –Ara

There have been reports that popular singer and drummer, Aralola Apake, popularly known as Ara, is in a relationship with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and that she may be his next queen. However, in a chat with Sunday Scoop, Ara rubbished the stories.

Lagos Sues Davido, AY Over Tax

The Lagos State Government has begun moves to tackle high-profile tax defaulters in the state and ensure high level of compliance with its tax laws.

As part of this initiative, the state government has moved against some celebrities in the state, who are alleged to be tax evaders despite their earnings from their business.

Buhari greets Chief Rasaq Okoya at 78

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated top industrialist and Chairman of the Eleganza Group of companies, Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya on his 78th birthday.

President Buhari, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina, felicitated with all business associates, family and friends of the astute businessman, who through vision, hardwork and entrepreneurship completely altered the business landscape of Nigeria, and West Africa, by starting a cottage industry in the early 70’s that blossomed into a multi-billion naira empire, with a strong household name.

Sultan and I are Miyetti Allah’s patrons, says Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, says he personally gave the Federal Government pictures of 800 Fulani herdsmen and their families that were killed in Taraba State last year but the government had yet to take action.

He added that the killings in the Middle Belt were being perpetrated by both the herdsmen and the locals, stressing that the murder of the herdsmen was not being accurately reported thereby presenting a false narrative of ‘one-sided killings’.

Plane With 162 Passengers On Board Crashes At The Cliff Of A Sea

A plane with 162 passengers aboard came within yards of plunging into the Black Sea when it skidded off an icy runway while trying to land. The passengers had a lucky escape when the wheels of the plane dug into the freezing mud at Trabzon Airport in Turkey – leaving it dangling off a coastal cliff.

‘I Regret Coming To Australia’; Mother Of 6 Says As She Considers Going Back To Africa

A Sudanese single mother says she is considering moving back to Africa because she cannot control her teenage sons, one of which is in jail. Asha Awur, 36,  who earlier this month made headlines for her comments about her Centrelink payment not being ‘enough’ to raise her six children on, told Daily Mail Australia her eldest son, who was just two years old when the family arrived as refugees from war-torn Sudan, had gone off the rails at a young age.

Alexis Sanchez's Family Arrive London in Preparation for Arsenal Exit

Alexis Sanchez’s family have arrived in London in preparation for the Chilean’s departure from Arsenal, Goal.com has revealed.

 

The 29-year-old is subject of a transfer tussle between Manchester City and Manchester United this month, although it’s understood that the former Barcelona man has his heart set on a move to the Etihad Stadium, where he will link up with his former coach Pep Guardiola.

Only Thierry Henry can compare to Kylian Mbappe – Claudio Ranieri

Nantes boss Claudio Ranieri has hailed the talents of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe, stating that only Thierry Henry can be compared to a player who could “win the Ballon d’Or”.

Mbappe was at Monaco at the same time as Ranieri during the 2013-14 season and last summer completed a blockbuster loan move from the Stade Louis II to the capital that will be made permanent for an initial fee of €145 million in the summer.

Borussia Dortmund chief defends under-fire Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Borussia Dortmund’s CEO has defended their under-fire star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has been the target of negative headlines in the German media recently.

Dortmund resume their Bundesliga campaign after the winter break on Sunday at home to Wolfsburg with star striker Aubameyang hoping to add to his tally of 13 goals in 15 league games.

Massive Whale Washes Up Dead Upon A Beach In South Africa

A 15 metre-long Humpback whale carcass has been removed from Paardevlei Beach near the Strand outside Cape Town, South Africa. The adult male carcass washed ashore yesterday, but the cause of it’s death is undetermined.

Fake Buhari tweet on herdsmen in circulation – Presidency

The Nigerian presidency has alerted Nigerians  about a fake Twitter handle purportedly belonging to President Muhammadu Buhari .

Femi Adesina, the president’s special adviser on media and publicity said  the parody account has been posting  spurious messages justifying the  attacks by herdsmen, saying they were only defending themselves.

My Choice of Candidates in 2019 Presidential Election - By Dele Momodu

Fellow Nigerians, thanks for the deluge of messages and phone calls last week after reading my memo to our dear President. I doubt if any article of mine ever generated such amazing interest from the rich and poor, educated and not so educated, alike. The closest to it would be the letter I wrote to our wonderful First Lady of yore, Dame Patient Jonathan at the peak of PDP rascality. 

 

“Leave Politics to the Politicians”- Buratai Warns Army Officials`

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has issued a stern warning to all officers and soldiers in the Nigerian Army to steer clear of politics.

Buratai, represented by the Commander, Infantry Corps, Maj.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, gave the warning on Saturday at the graduation ceremony of officers who underwent a Regimentation and Leadership training of the 64 RC and SSC 44 course at the 20 Infantry Battalion Serti, Taraba.

Photo: Nigerian men arrested for illegally staying in Indonesia

More than 10 Nigerian men were today arrested for illegally residing in Indonesia. The police acting on a tipoff, stormed the homes where the Nigerian men were staying and arrested them.

Sol Campbell reveals plan to get into management

Sol Campbell has revealed he is looking to get into management.

Campbell retired from football in 2011 after a glittering career which saw him play for Tottenham and Arsenal, and earn 73 caps for England.

He was appointed assistant manager of Trinidad and Tobago in January 2017, but confirmed he is ready to make the step into the dug-out alone.

Instagram Comedian, Calabar Chic Reportedly Kidnapped by Fulani Herdsmen

Actress and comedian, Calabar Chic who was reportedly kidnapped by Fulani herdsmen has expressed thanks to God after she was successfully released.

The abduction took happened on Monday. She was reportedly released yesterday alongside a friend.

Anambra Prostitutes Attack Governor Obiano Over Demolition of Shanties

The demolition of illegal structures on the Onitsha/Enugu Expressway by the Anambra State Government has displaced some s*x workers.

 

Also dislodged by the demolition were some urchins believed to specialise in snatching people’s personal effects in the area.

 

Speaking with Southern City News on Friday, the leader of the sex workers in the area, who identified herself as Linda, berated the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, for approving the demolition.