Naija Vogue NG: 2015-08-09

Saturday, 15 August 2015

Alex Iwobi Shines For Arsenal Under 21s In Win Over Fulham - Read Details

London - Alex Iwobi is back with Arsenal’s Under 21 team after there were speculations that he would be thrust into a first team role this season, having trained with the squad during pre - season training.

Amuneke: We Are Making Progress

Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke has told News24 that his team is making progress ahead of the forthcoming FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.

US pilot among dead in helicopter crash

An American pilot was among the six people killed when a helicopter crashed into a lagoon in Lagos, the US-based operator Bristow said on Thursday.

Black boxes of crashed helicopter recovered

Authorities has recovered the black boxes of an helicopter that crashed into a lagoon in Lagos, killing six, including the American pilot, a spokesman for the Accident Investigation Bureau said Saturday.

Air Force offers more platforms to defeat Boko Haram

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has restated its dedication to complementing efforts to end the Boko Haram scourge afflicting some parts of the country.

US agency decries maternal deaths in Nigeria - Read Details

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has expressed concern at the shortage of skilled medical personnel such as nurses and midwives in Nigeria.

Man gets 16 year sentence for trying to support jihadists - Read Details

For the second time, an Albanian man living in New York was been sentenced to prison after admitting he tried to support terrorists in Pakistan.

Ferguson state of emergency is lifted | Read Details

Officials lifted a state of emergency in the racial flashpoint city of Ferguson, Missouri on Friday after three nights of calm, AFP NEWS.

Sierra Leone lifts last major Ebola quarantine | Read Details

Sierra Leone lifted its last major Ebola quarantine on Friday as President Ernest Bai Koroma expressed confidence that the country would soon be free of the virus.

Veteran actress genevieve nnanji shared a new photo od herself rocking a ripped denim.

Enetimi Alfred Odon (born 29 November 1977), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is the founder of South South hip hop group Dem

Reality TV girl, Khloe Kardashian has a reputation for being brutally honest and in the latest promo clip for reality TV show, "I am Cait" she called out her step father turned mother, Caitlyn Jenner.

In a newly released clip for the E! Series, "I Am Cait", KhloeKardashian is seen confronting Caitlyn Jennner about how she has allegedly been mistreating her mom and his ex wife, Kris Jenner.

Gideon Okeke: I Have No Issues With Tonto Dikeh

Recently, Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke blasted Tonto Dikeh over her relationship withMr X.

Tontolet fired back at the actor saying he’s not on her level and she doesn’t even know him.

In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, Gideon said he had no issues with Tonto.

If you're worth $5million & live in a rented mansion, would you buy a $300k car for your girlfriend? Naija man, no lie no...lol. Below is a report from E! Online, who like many, were surprised he could afford the Ferrari he bought Kylie for her 18th birthday when he was owing his landlord rent money.

"OK, let's keep it real, shall we? When Tyga surprised Kylie Jenner with a Ferrari for her 18th birthday, a few thoughts quickly crossed our minds. Aside from what are we doing wrong that Kylie got a luxury car for her birthday and we can't even get a text back?, many people were shocked to know that the rapper is even ballin' like that.

22yr old Caitlin makes up to £130 a week by eating 10,000 calories a day half-naked for men online.

"I love the way I look and I started actively putting on weight because it makes me feel sexy. My speciality is to rub and shake my belly for the camera.” she said

She dropped out of school at 18 to pursue this unusual career and it is now her full-time job. Her family, especially her mother, has been supportive. Caitlin has no plan of ever quitting as long as her health is not affected.

Tony Maddox, CNN’s global Executive Vice President and Managing Director on Thursday Aug 13th flew from Atlanta to Nairobi to personally apologize to President Uhuru Kenyatta and Kenyans over the undermining report.

A day before President Barrack Obama's arrival in Kenya, for his first official visit, the news channel had referred to Kenya as "terror hotbed” The comment sparked public outcry and angry reactions on social media. Kenyans called out CNN over the comment, hurling abuses and sarcastic humour under the hashtag #SomeoneTellCNN.

Nigerian Girls Can Be Very Annoying at Concerts- Etcetera

Singer and controversial writer Etcetera has published another long epistle. This time he took a jab at Nigerian girls. Read what he wrote below.

I was watching entertainment news on TV with a couple of friends and it got to a part where Tuface was on stage performing and a girl who probably was as drunk as a skunk, dragged herself on the stage and started hugging him and even took off her shirt . What is actually wrong with Naija babes at concerts?

Advance team of the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, clashed with the organisers of the inter-religious farewell service in honour of the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, over the allocation of front table at the event.

Police Issue Warning After Seven Drown In Bauchi | Read Details

Seven people have reportedly drowned in Bauchi which has raised an alarm over the two months, Punch reported.

With the Football World Cup just months away, Brazil's police have been cracking down on drug gangs, focusing on a major gateway - Sao Paulo international airport.

Hundreds of drug mules try their luck with the border authorities there each year.

Wave of deadly shootings rock Brazil's Sao Paulo | Read Details

At least 19 people have been killed and seven injured within the span of less than three hours in a wave of shootings in Brazil's largest city Sao Paulo, officials have said.

The West African Examinations Council has released the West African Senior School Certificate Examination results of candidates from 13 debtor states, which were initially withheld. This followed a truce reached between the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and the leadership of the council.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State has accused the Senate

Are these men saying prayers to Allah During War time? How about if a bomb is thrown. Lol. See more photos below

PDP Tells APC to Stop Behaving Like Tout | Read Why

Port Harcourt - The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to stop embarrassing the state, reports PM News

APC Will Rule Imo State For The Next 24 Years - Okorocha

Gov. Rochas Okoroacha of Imo State has vowed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will rule the state for the next 24 years, reports Vanguard.

Breaking: Skiibii Who was Reported Dead Was Revived!

Five star artiste, skiibii who was reportedly dead was said to have been revived. Report jaa it that he is still alive!....details soon

R I P Skiibii, Photo From The Scene

So sad everyone wishing its not true...

So Sad! Fast Rising Music Star, Skiibii Collapsed And Died

This is so sad! Fast rising music artist Skiibii Mayana, who was signed to Five Star Music label, has died. Skiibii collapsed in his sitting room this morning and before help could come to him, he died.
Right now, nobody knows the cause of death. Just yesterday, Skiibii and label mate Harrysong were at different radio stations promoting their music (pic above was just 18 hours ago - now he's dead).

The king and the kings men , south african rapper hangs out with wizkid and D'banj himself....casper must be feeling lagos

Thursday, 13 August 2015

Police in Enugu Launch Campaign Against Cultism | Read Details

The police have launched a campaign against cultism in Enugu State, calling on the youth to shun the vices.

This is the first photography of the earth seen from space, taken near the moon by lunar orbiter 1 on August 1966. See below!

Goats, chickens, books can prevent African child marriage | Read Why

Child marriage can be prevented by simple interventions such as community conversations, school supplies for girls, and giving families economic incentives to delay marriage, according to research conducted in sub-Saharan Africa.

Ebola Epidemic Could Be Defeated By End of 2015 | Read Details

Liberia - The Ebola epidemic in West Africa can be defeated by the end of the year if the number of new cases drops to zero and stays at zero, the head of the World Health Organization said Thursday, AP Reports.

Audu Maikori (born 13 August 1975, Kaduna) is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur and social activist. Audu is best known as the Founder of Chocolate City Music Group which comprises 4 different companies.

SHOCKING!!! Dead Man Wakes Up Inside Body Bag | Read Details

A Brazilian man died from a heart attack and later found alive inside a body bag at a morgue, Daily Mail reported.

Dead Man Testifies at Delta Election Tribunal | Read Details

A mild drama took place on Wednesday at the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Delta State, as a middle-aged man who was presumed dead surprisingly appeared in court, Thisday Reports.

Helicopter Crashes into oworonsoki end of Lagos lagoon yesterday. 12 people were on board, 4 has been confirmed dead, 6 was rescued and has been hospitalized, 2 still missing. Searching still on-going

This is so sad. May the 4 souls rest in peace. See more photos below!

Funny: Traditional Ruler Said Bristow Helicopter Crashed Because Govt Doesn't Appease Sea Goddess | Read Details

The traditional ruler of Oworonsoki, Oba Basiru Oloruntoyin Saliu has explained why the Bristow helicopter crashed yesterday.

Oba Oworonsoki attached the sad accident to the refusal of the government to pay attention to tradition, noting that the crash might have been caused by the lagoon goddess. Speaking to Vanguard on phone, the monarch said as soon as the incident occurred, he deployed all his chiefs and princes to the scene to assist in the rescue operation.

At least 20,000 infected in southeast Congo measles outbreak - UN

A measles outbreak in the copper-mining Katanga province in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 315 people and infected at least 20,000, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

Nigerian jailed 22 years in US for Al-Qaeda support | Read Details

A 35-year-old Nigerian, who once wrote rap lyrics for Al-Qaeda in Yemen, was sentenced to 22 years in a US prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to terror charges, AFP Reports.

Army Offers Free Medical Services In Konduga

The Nigerian Army has embarked on on three-day free medical outreach to help internally displaced people (IDPs) in Konduga, Borno State.

Bristow Helicopter Offers Assistance to Helicopter Crash Victims

Bristow Helicopter Limited on Thursday promised to assist survivors and families of the dead victims of its ill-fated chopper that plunged into the lagoon on Wednesday in Lagos, NAN Reports.

Ooni's Place In History Is Assured - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday expressed sadness over the news of the transition of one of Nigeria's foremost traditional rulers, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II.

Fayose who was on his way from Akure stopped over at Elegberun Market in Ikere Ekiti to have a look at the construction work going on in the market.

He then took time to buy some soup ingredients from the market.

Meek Mill is officially waving the white flag and surrendering the rap battle to Drake.

First, he pulled his diss track “I Wanna Know” down from Soundcloud.

The song, “Wanna Know,” was uploaded to the Dreamchasers Records SoundCloud page and had racked up millions of streams before being abruptly taken down in the past 24 hours.

Then, he posted and then deleted an Instagram post declaring that he was moving on from the Drake feud…That he Started.

OMG! Lawyer Rapes 9 Year Old In Court Premises

A Lagos-based lawyer (names withheld) was yesterday caught fondling a nine-year-old girl’s breasts and private part in the premises of Tinubu Magistrate’s Court, Lagos.

Vanguard reports that the victim, who just arrived Nigeria from England, followed her grandmother, who had a civil case in court and needed a lawyer. A court clerk was said to have directed the girl’s grandma to the said lawyer. The lawyer allegedly deceived the little girl to a deserted area around the court premises and fondled her.

Comedian Ay Flaunts Luxurious Bed Room In A Photo | See

The photo above shows the bed room of Ay comedian.

It was awesome yesterday in Abuja to see Majek back to life amidst the media at a press conference organised by 911 management. Big thanks to High Chief Ayiri Emani for taking full responsibility of Majek’s Rehabilitation,all expense paid. Today we declare no more fund raising on behalf of Majek

Tijani Babangida is Back With The Super Eagles | Read

Former Super Eagles winger, Tijani Babangida has been named as special assistant and liaison to new coach, Sunday Oliseh. Image result for photos of tijani babangida

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Wole Soyinka Talks About Buhari, Jonathan | Read

Nobel Laureate and pioneer Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) chairman Professor Wole Soyinka, in an interview with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) periodical, "Zero Tolerance", referred to President Muhammadu Buhari as a "born-again" phenomenon who is set to make restitution for his past errors, in relation to the Nigerian political sphere.

Wole Soyinka Talks About Being A Fraternist, Condemns The Media | Read Why

Spanky Hot Photo Of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome`s Daughter | See

she is hot, beatiful, and......speachless! what else csn i expect anyway. The photo above shows the sharon, the daughter of christ embassy general overseer, pastor chris oyakhilome...sshe clocks 22 yesterday

Palpable fear has gripped residents of Lagos State as the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major-Gen. Tanmi Dibi, said that many members of the dreaded insurgents loyal to Boko Haram had been arrested in the state in the last 18 months.

Battle To Defend Naira, Banks reduce withdrawal limits on ATMs | Read

The battle for defence of the Naira value has widened, affecting existing withdrawal limits on Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) and foreign transactions on all existing Naira debit cards (ATM cards).

Must Read For African Men! Men Masturbated For Science, And Here’s The Result | Read

They say variety is the spice of life, and provocative new research by scientists in Ohio suggests that that holds true in the world of human sex and reproduction.

With the help of 21 men and some porn videos, The College of Wooster researchers showed that guys ejaculate faster and produce more, higher-quality sperm when they masturbate to a “novel female stimulus.”

In other words, they really get off with a hot woman they’ve never previously encountered.

The finding doesn’t mean that men are somehow programmed to cheat on their girlfriends and wives. It may suggest that men have evolved such that it’s easier for them to have sex with (and impregnate) other women without their usual partners finding out.

How 14-Year-Old British Student Stabs Nigerian Teacher | Read

A judge has blasted “sick” elements of modern society after hearing how scores of people took to Facebook to praise a teenager who stabbed one of his teachers in a racially motivated attack.

Vincent Uzomah feared he was about to die after the 14-year-old hurled racial abuse at him and then plunged a knife into his stomach during a row over a mobile phone.

After fleeing the school, the teenager took to Facebook writing: ““The mother****** getin (sic) funny so I stick the blade straight in his tummy.”

As police desperately hunted the youth, friends and associates ‘liked’ the post, indicating that they were impressed by what he had done.

Wole Soyinka Said Jonathan Was Caged, Throws Shade At Obasanjo Again | Read

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has said ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was really caged by some forces while in office.

He said Jonathan did not know that the nation had been compromised.

Wole-Soyinka

IT firm denies receiving N78 million for Fashola’s website | Read Details

The IT firm named by the Lagos State procurement office as receiving N78 million for the upgrade of former Governor Babatunde Fashola’s personal website, has denied receiving the said amount, Punch reports.

Buhari Says No Bias In His Anti-graft Drive |Read Why

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday vowed not to interfere with the work of the country's anti-corruption bodies, after the opposition accused him of a "selective" crackdown on graft.

Port Harcourt refinery to reduce fuel import by 40% | Read Why

The New Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC 2, is now ready for the production of more premium motor spirit, PMS, popularly called petrol, and will reduce fuel import by 40 per cent when fully operational.

WAEC withholds 118 101 RESULTS | Read Why

The West African School Certificate has released the May/June 2015 Senior School

Six Lives Claimed In Lagos State By Gangs | Read Details

No fewer that six social miscreants popularly called area boys have been killed in deadly clashes among rival gang members at the Ebute- Metta area of Lagos state, reports Naij.

According to a report, ''One big hotel owner in Apo area of Abuja, who is a former senator, is owing his landlord

Former Ogun Governor, Olusegun Osoba Attacks Obasanjo | Read Why

Former governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, has condemned former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s position in his book, My Watch: Political and Public affairs, that there had never been any Yoruba leader, saying “He (Obasanjo) wants to distort the history of the Yoruba.”

Obasanjo made the assertion in chapter 31 of the book, where he explained issues centred on Nigeria and Yoruba, arguing that there was no individual as Yoruba leader before and now.
Osoba, in an interview in Lagos, lamented that the declaration by the former President, who was present at the event when late Chief Obafemi Awolowo was ‘unanimously’ elected as the ‘Yoruba Leader,’ on August 12th, 1966, is worrisome.
Olusegun Osoba

The Actress steps out in this red garment for a wedding in portharcourt....great look!

Nigerian Artiste Jesse Jagz is a year older today! Wishing the chocolate city music act well in all his endeavours.

Omotola Jolade Wants NYSC Scrapped | Read Why

In an interview with NewTelegraph, the ex-model made it known that she has never been attracted to any man other than her husband. She also made known her wish to have Buhari scrap NYSC. Read excerpts below:

omotola jolade

Have you ever been been attracted to any man apart from your husband?
No! I’ve never been attracted to any man other than my husband. My husband is sweet; he’s very cute, handsome and attractive. He’s the one man I have always been attracted to all my life.

The former president who is still bothered about how Nigerians die daily in the hands of boko haram men took to his Facebook page to pen this down;

The APC Presidential Candidate revealed in an exclusive media chat with FNN that he would single-handedly take the pains to make sure that the monthly allowance paid to

The boxer, known for flaunting expensive stuff he owns on social media, shared a video showing off part of his diamond encrusted time pieces. He wrote, 'Just a few of my time pieces. 38 of a 100.' More screenshots from the video after th

Tonto Dikeh over the weekend changed her name to Mrs Churchill...well that's because she did her introduction to her man Oladunni Churchill in Port Harcourt. And yes, Tonto is pregnant. Congrats

Lady Commits Sucide Aftre Catching Husband With Mum

This Ghanaian lady allegedly committed suicide by jumping from her apartment after she caught her mum sleeping with her husband. The video is trending in Ghana twitter. Of course I can't share it here. Quite sad!..but it looks like it happened a while back.

Above is the poster calling deltans together to pray for the release of former delta stae governor james ononafe ibori from prison

The Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has dismissed the reports that the present government of President Buhari is witch-hunting the immediate past administration.

Check Out Jupiter's Planet in 1879 and 2014 | See Photo

The difference is really clear!

Photo Credit : NASA

Buhari, Jonathan Meets In Abuja | See What Happened

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, met with the immediate past president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, at the weekend in the Presidential Villa.

5 Witches Beaten To Death In India

Dozens of villagers in eastern India beat to death five women on Saturday, accusing them of practising witchcraft and blaming them for a series of misfortunes in the village, police said.

PHOTO: An Eagle Trampling On A Snake

The power in the claws of an eagle is enough for it to fight and protect itself. See this eagle Trampling on a snake!

Mohammed Morsi Refuses to Eat Prison Food | Read Why

Egypt's ousted former president Mohamed Morsi, who has been in detention for two years, is to undergo a medical examination at his request after he complained about prison food, state media said on Saturday.

Manchester Suffers Jones Injury Setback | Read Why

Manchester United defender Phil Jones will miss his side's Champions League playoff against Club Bruges because of "mild thrombosis", the club said on Saturday.

Buhari Commended For Steps To End Insurgency | Read Details

The Chairman of the Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers Club, retired Maj.-Gen. Zamani Lekwot, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for addressing the security challenges in the country.

Nine workers Dies Due to Non-payment of Salaries | Read Details

Nine out of the 142 staff placed on compulsory leave without pay since 2011 by the Kogi State Transport Company have lost their lives under hunger-related circumstances.

Looking s*xy and great, isnt she ?

1985 Coup: Col. Aminu (rtd) Opens Up On Buhari`s Arrest

That President Muhammadu Buhari’s military government was toppled by the Ibrahim Babangida regime in 1985 is no longer news. But many of the ‘behind-the-scene‘ events that led to the coup seem to be finding their way to the media since Buhari came back to power less than 3 months ago.

One of those who actively participated in the coup is Retired Colonel Abdulmumini Aminu, the Borno state military governor during Babangida’s regime.Aminu was the one who led some soldiers and officers to pick up Buhari from Dodan Barracks in Lagos then.

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday recalled top ranking members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who were appointed ambassadors by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

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