Southwest APC leaders meet to strategise

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South West led by the former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu were in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Thursday for a strategic meeting to reposition the region for it to occupy its rightful position in the country.

Apart from the host governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state, others governors present include Akinwumi Ambode, Lagos; Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Osun and Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, Ogun.

Pope Francis Tells the Story of a Beautiful Woman Who Had an Abortion Just to Preserve Her Figure

Using a woman who had an abortion to preserve her looks, Pope Francis, has condemned the modern world's obsessions with power, success and beauty.

While speaking to pilgrims in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall during his weekly general audience on Wednesday, Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis has spoken against women who have abortions to keep their figures as he warned about the modern world's obsessions with power, success and beauty.

Evil Herbalist Who Kidnapped and Used UNIOSUN Student for Rituals Caught by Security Operatives

It is the end of the road for a herbalist who kidnapped and used a pretty university student for ritual purposes in Osun state.

An Ifa herbalist simply identified as Jelili and a commercial driver, Elijah Oyebode have been apprehended by men of the Department of State Services (DSS), Osun State Command for allegedly kidnapping and killing a 400 Level student of Osun State University, Osogbo, Adebisi Rofiat Damilola.

Plane carrying $1 million worth of gold crashes in Zimbabwe

Authorities in Zimbabwe has announced that a small aircraft transporting $1 million worth of 22 kg gold from Bulawayo to Harare on Tuesday crash-landed due to engine failure. The Cessna 206 aircraft, which had two people on board, crash-landed in Kennilworth, Bubi District in Matabeleland North. According to the authorities, the two persons were rescued but one of them suffered minor injuries.
Source: Zim News

Super Eagles & Chelsea’s Victor Moses hails coach Antonio Conte for 'best year in his career'

Nigeria/ Chelsea winger Victor Moses has heaped praise on Chelsea coach Antonio Conte for transforming his playing style this season, saying he never believed he could play the wing-back role, and that with every match he feels better and more confident at the position. Chelsea have been on a winning run, using Conte's preferred 3-4-3/3-5-2 formation where Moses has excelled as a wing back despite losing recently to Tottenham.

The Reason Why Police Arrested SaharaReporters’ Publisher In Lagos

Publisher of SaharaReporters, an online news agency based in New York city, United States of America, Mr Omoyele Sowore, was yesterday arrested by the Police in Lagos, over allegation of threat to life and blackmail on a London based journalist, Lekan Fatodu. Fatodu in a petition to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, Mr Fatai Owoseni, accused Sowore of publishing a story on alleged money laundering against him.

I Moved To China To Help Super Eagles Push For 2018 World Cup In Brazil – Mikel Obi

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel explained why he accepted to move to Chinese Premier League to team up with Tianjin Teda. He said it was done to help Nigeria’s push to be at the 2018 World Cup in Brazil. Mikel had been primarily snubbed from playing with the first team by Chelsea Coach, Antonio Conte, but he still remained a regular for the national team.

Three Men Storm Ekiti Government House to Steal N25m... and This Happened to Them

Three persons have been reanded in custody by a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti for allegedly stealing N25m in the Ekiti Government House in Ado Ekiti, The Punch reports.

The accused – Bamidele Temitope, 36; Afolabi Sunday, 42; and Shuaib Amidu, 67 – allegedly stole N25m belonging to one Sunday Omosilade, the Personal Assistant to Governor Ayodele Fayose.

The police prosecutor, Sergeant Caleb Leranmo, told the court that the accused committed the offence on December 29, 2016, at the Ekiti State Government House Lodge in Ado-Ekiti.

Baale Oloode sues Olubadan for removal

The Baale of Oloode in Oluyole Local Government of Oyo State, Chief Lukman Ilufemiloye Alao, has sued  the Olubadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, for his removal from office.

He is asking for N2million general damages for the pain, embarrassment and degradation he suffered for what he called his “unlawful deposition by Olubadan”.

The Baale, in a motion on notice by his counsel, Saani Oyedele, joined the Olubadan-in-council, Oluyole Local Government, and the new Baale,  Dauda Odeyemi, as co-defendants.

Jammeh asks Buhari, others to postpone Gambia trip

At the instance of President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia, the high level ECOWAS mediation mission led by Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has pushed forward its visit to Banjul, the capital of Gambia, to Friday.

In accepting to postpone the visit earlier planned to take place on Wednesday, President Buhari, who is mediating alongside John Mahama, the immediate past president of Ghana, said the delay notwithstanding, the mandate of the ECOWAS will be accomplished.

FRC has no power to fix Adeboye, others’ tenure –Reps

The House of Representatives has ordered a “detailed” public hearing on the activities of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, particularly the Council’s decision to fix the tenure of the leadership of religious organisations.

The House passed the resolution on Wednesday in Abuja at a session which was presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Yakubu Dogara.

It came after members debated and endorsed a motion moved by the Minority Leader of the House, Mr. Leo Ogor.

The rest of Nigeria are jealous and hate Ndigbo because of our God-given talent – Prophet Nwoko

Prophet Anthony Nwoko has claimed that the reason Igbos face a lot of tribulation in Nigeria is due to their God-given talent claiming that others are jealous of Igbos.

Vanguard reports that the popular religious leader made this comment as part of his New Year prophetic message on Tuesday, January 10.

He said that light and darkness cannot work together which is why Igbos will have to go away from Nigeria.

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Man sets stepdaughter on fire

Thomas McClellan, 25, was said to have allegedly sat on his five-year-old stepdaughter's chest and stabbed her before setting her ablaze because she asked for a snack.

McClellan Says he was angry because Luna, the little girl refused to leave his room and insisted that he gave her food, during courts preliminary hearing on Thursday.

Woman watches as her boyfriend rapes, tortures, posions and strangles her 14 year old daughter to death

In what can only be described as a sick, twisted act, a mother in order to fulfil a fantasy she and her boyfriend shared killed her 14-year-old adopted daughter in her home in Abington, Pennsylvania, USA.

Sara Packer watched as her boyfriend, Jacob Sullivan, raped her daughter, Grace Packer. Afterwards, the couple went on to beat the teenager and poisoned her. When Grace survived that up till the following day, she was strangled and to cover their tracks, the couple packed Grace’s body with cat litter to hide the decomposing smell and stored it in the attic. They eventually dismembered the body after being scared by a police visit and scattered it in the wilderness where some parts were found by hunters.

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Cabin Crew show off lavish lifestyle that are perks of the job on Instagram

Flight crew members have taken to Instagram to give their followers a look at their lifestyle away from the cabin. From being paid to travel various countries, to stopping over at dream destinations and visiting tourist sites.

Ray J kicked off Celebrity Big Brother after being hospitalized amidst claims of neglect

Ray J is in the hospital and angry at UK "Celebrity Big Brother" for letting him suffer for days in extreme pain to the point he blacked out before getting any medical assistance. After his complaint of neglect, he got kicked out of the house just 1 week after the show started.
According to  TMZ, 3 days ago, Ray J developed "extreme tooth pain" and complained to cast members and producers about his pain.

‘My Mother-In-Law Said I’m Using My Husband’s Glory To Boost My Business’

A woman, Mrs Tawakalitu Busari, has asked an Agege Customary Court in Lagos State, to end her marriage to her estranged husband, Mudashiru, over allegations of lack of care and battery.

The petitioner, Tawakalitu had approached the court claiming that her husband of eight years does not care about the well-being of their three children. “My husband has the bad habit of shying away from his responsibilities. Because he knows I am into business, he claims that he does not have money.

2 Men Arrested After They Tried To Kidnap A Man While Broadcasting It On Facebook Live

Ubi Franklin Writes Open Letter To Wife, Lilian Esoro And Son, Jayden After Split

Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin has issued another open letter on his Instagram page showering his wife, Lilian Esoro and their son, Jayden with accolades.

The open letter comes after his wife, Lilian Esoro took down his name from her social media account, removed her ring and deleted all pictures of them, including their wedding pictures from her social media account.

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Nollywood veteran Prince James Uche's son makes passionate plea for his sick dad who needs urgent financial help

Prince James Uche's son has shared a video highlighting the difficulties the sick Nollywood veteran is going through. They need desperate financial. Uche Jnr wrote

Living a happy life of contentment was our family's greatest plan until our father Prince James Uche fell sick; everything changed.

'Why I was removed from office in 1985' - Presient Buhari

President Buhari yesterday said the reason he was removed from office in 1985 was because he refused to take an advice from the IMF and the World Bank to devalue the Naira and increase prices of fuel and flour. He said this when he spoke at the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade Regimental Dinner.