Nigerian mom seeks a job for her 9-year old daughter as holiday begins

Most schools are going on holiday now and a Nigerian mom appears to want to get her daughter busy all through the holiday by making her work for cash. The mom who seems to be joking about this, posted her daughter’s ‘CV’ on twitter and asked people to please retweet it because her employer might be on their timeline, lol.

Timaya celebrates second daughter at 4 (photos)

Timaya's second daughter, Grace turned 4 today. To celebrate her, he shared beautiful photos of her and wrote;

''My Sweetheart is 4 today. Grow in GRACE as ur name says. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ U G''

Zambian president sacks finance minister

Zambia’s president has appointed central bank deputy governor Bwalya Ng’andu as finance minister, taking over from Margaret Mwanakatwe who has been fired, a statement from the president’s office said.

President Edgar Lungu’s spokesman Isaac Chipampe said in the statement that Ng’andu would be sworn in today.

Ng’andu has previously served as managing director of the Development Bank of Zambia, managing director of the National Savings and Credit Bank and director general of the Zambia Investment Centre.

Fasoranti’s daughter: Tunde Bakare weeps, says Nigeria’s ‘cup full’

The General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, went a little emotional on Sunday when he broke down in tears while lamenting the gruesome murder of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.

While delivering his Sunday sermon in his church in Lagos, Bakare wondered how Nigeria had found itself in a situation where life counted for nothing even to the leaders, adding that with the latest killing, Nigeria’s ‘cup is full.’

 “A few weeks ago here, I called the attention of the nation to the impostors who visited Aso Rock in the name of Afenifere leaders. Now you have killed the daughter of the real Afenifere leader, a 95-year-old man,” Bakare said while crying.

Nigerians spent N3bn in cinemas in six months

Nigerians spent nearly 3, 124, 026, 959 billion Naira to watch box office movies at Nigerian cinemas between January and June.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figures are according to data provided by cinemas and gathered by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN).

The year opened with ‘Aquaman’, ‘Chief Daddy’ and ‘Up North’ sitting on the top three of the chart with an estimated combined earnings of 168, 263, 512 million Naira.

Couple with 27-year age gap are often mistaken for father and daughter

A couple who are often mistaken for father and daughter say they have proved their love is real by moving in together after just two months.

Tori Barron, 21, met 48-year-old  truck driver Eddie Smith at a karaoke bar in November 2017 and say they were instantly attracted to each other.

After a few months of dating and falling for each other, Eddie declared his love for Tori, who works as a nanny.

They became official in January 2018 and just two months later they decided to move in together in Maryland, USA, and have been together ever since.

British girl, 4, drowns in Egypt hotel pool while on holiday with family

A four-year-old British girl drowned in a swimming pool while she was on holiday with her family in Egypt. It is thought that Skia Watson slipped and banged her head before falling into the water.

The tragedy happened as the young girl, from Bristol, was briefly out of her family's sight at the Seagull Beach Resort in the Red Sea town of Hurghada.

A lifeguard dived into the pool and pulled Skia out of the water, and she was given CPR in front of holidaymakers.

The girl could not be revived despite efforts to save her. Her family have now hit out at the resort. They claim there was only one lifeguard patrolling a large pool.

The family also claim the lifeguard had no first aid skills. A manager for the hotel has claimed that the girl was "not being watched", it was reported.

Mel B hangs out with Geri Horner & husband proving they are still as close as ever despite lesbian scandal

Mel B and Geri Horner proved they were as close as ever as they spent a day at the Formula One British Grand Prix on Sunday.

The Spice Girls stars' tight knit relationship was thrown into the spotlight after Mel alleged they'd once had a secret romp during an interview on Piers Morgan's Life Stories.

However, the pair proved they had put the confession behind them as they hung out with Geri's husband Christian at the races, mingling as a tight trio and even holding hands as they walked around Silverstone racecourse.

Smiling happily, Mel looked in high spirits as she posed for a snap alongside Geri and Christian, sporting a figure hugging khaki two-piece.

Police releases statement, denies killing cleaner

The Lagos State Police Command has denied killing a cleaner, simply identified as Francis. The incident allegedly happened this morning at Illupeji, with residents of the area accusing SARS operatives of shooting the cleaner to death.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, however says the victim was hit by a stray bullet fired by suspected robbers during an encounter between the gunmen and officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.

The statement was titled, ‘One hit by stray bullet during an encounter between SARS operatives and notorious armed robbers/cultists in Lagos.’

Theresa May slaps down Donald Trump over 'completely unacceptable' race rant

Theresa May today slapped down Donald Trump over his "completely unacceptable" race rant.

The UK Prime Minister joined condemnation of the President's "dangerous, racist" attack on a group of congresswomen.

In a shocking tweet the President said "Progressive Democrat" politicians who had criticised him should "go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came".

While he did not mention names, he appeared to be referring to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.

Trolls mock Brooklyn Beckham for wearing matching outfit with girlfriend Hana Cross

Brooklyn Beckham has found himself at the mercy of brutal online trolls who have mocked his style skills following a week of reports he can’t even handle basic camera task despite publishing a book of his personal photography.

The 20-year-old sprog of Beckham’s Victoria, 45, and David, 44, was on the receiving end of unsavoury words when he popped to Wimbledon with his model girlfriend, Hana Cross, 22, on Sunday.

The young couple looked loved up as they attended The Championships to see Novak Djokovic take on Roger Federer in the Grand Slam live final.

Full text of Obasanjo’s open letter to president Buhari

Dear President and General Buhari,

I am constrained to write to you this open letter. I decided to make it an open letter because the issue is very weighty and must be greatly worrisome to all concerned Nigerians and that means all right-thinking Nigerians and those resident in Nigeria. Since the issue is of momentous concern to all well-meaning and all right-thinking Nigerians, it must be of great concern to you, and collective thinking and dialoguing is the best way of finding an appropriate and adequate solution to the problem. The contents of this letter, therefore, should be available to all those who can help in proffering effective solutions for the problem of insecurity in the land.

One month-old baby's pen!s amputated after nurse pretended to be a doctor and carried out botched circumcision

A one-month-old baby had to have his pen!s amputated after a nurse allegedly pretending to be a doctor carried out a botched circumcision.

Ashraf Helmi had gone with his sister-in-law to have his son vaccinated at a medical centre in northern Cairo, Egypt.

While there, he claims he was persuaded to have his son circumcised and agreed to let a nurse who allegedly pretended to be a doctor to do the operation.

The nurse reportedly carried out the operation for a 50 EGP (£2.40) bonus.

Photos: Gbajabiamila Visits Zamfara, Meets Bandits

Speaker of the House of Representatives,  Femi Gbajabiamila yesterday  pledged to support Zamfara State governemnt to end banditry.

Gbajabiamila who   met with some bandits commanders and leaders of the Vigilante group, known as Yansakai, during his visit to the state, said the dialogue and peace initiative of the Matawalle led-administration which brought together the two warring groups to a round table is a great feat that will lead to everlasting peace in the state.

The speaker was speaking at the Government House, Gusau while on a one day working visit to Zamfara to ascertain the security problems in the state and met with stakeholders to seek lasting solutions to the ugly menace in the state.

Gbajabiamila said the National Assembly will ensure that federal government develops the state to end banditry activities in the state.

Kim Jong-un begs North Koreans for cash to keep his dad's body frozen in ice

Despot Kim Jong-un is “forcing” factory workers to stump up to keep his dead ancestors embalmed – and on display to the public.

North Korea is struggling to afford the cost of preserving the corpses of their former leaders, Kim Il-sung and his son Kim Jong-il.

So Supreme Leader Kim is expecting his impoverished citizens to pick up the £320,000-a-year bill.

The embalmed bodies of Kim’s grandad and dad are on display in the capital Pyongyang’s Kumsusan Palace of the Sun.

'Beyonce upstages Meghan Markle as body language confirms who's the real queen'

Beyonce shared a hug with Meghan Markle at the Lion King premiere in London last night as they greeted each other like old friends.

The Duchess of Sussex and her husband Prince Harry were the guests of honour at the glitzy screening tonight - but it was Beyonce who stole the show.

She upstaged the royal couple by arriving after them and walked the red carpet last - a privilege usually reserved for the most famous star attending the event.

Harry and Meghan had been greeting others at the event for some time before the pop singer arrived with her husband Jay Z to be introduced to the royals.

Peter Okoye and wife in new selfie

The singer shared the photo with a simple caption -- The Okoyes

Video: Tears as SARS officials allegedly kills cleaner during a raid this morning in Ilupeju

Residents of Ilupeju, Ajisegiri street precisely have accused SARS officials of killing an innocent cleaner. According to them, the officials stormed their area this morning and as they began a raid they fired a shot which met with a cleaner identified as Francis. Watch the video below…

Activities in University of Ibadan halted as SSANU, NASU demand N30bn allowance

Academic and social activities at the University of Ibadan ( UI) came to a halt this morning as the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union, (NASU) University of Ibadan chapter , commenced a three-day protests to demand N30 billion earn allowance .

They are also protesting against Federal Government’s alleged refusal to obey court judgment on staff school salaries.

Security architecture in university community was placed on alert with the movement of security patrol teams around the community.

Yoruba actor, Ijebu strips for the gram (photos)

Well call it Fela inspired you can’t be wrong. Lmaooo, he again carefully made sure nothing is showing. Or bobo isn’t gifted?

I warned you against Buhari, Fayose breaks his silence

Exactly 2 weeks after going mute on social media, and many weeks of staying off the media, immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has broke his silence. The ex-governor took to Twitter an hour ago to tell Nigerians he had warned them against President Buhari and asked them to fasten their seat belt as he prays God helps the country out of the many killings, cluelessness, poverty and more.

Did Juliet Ibrahim just announce she is going celibate?

The actress and mom of one who broke up with her Nigerian boyfriend, Iceberg Slim ust indicated she might be going celibate. According to the mom of one, it’s difficult to breakup with someone you have slept with than people you haven’t, so she is closing her legs!

''How many of you know that it’s harder for you to break up with someone you’ve slept with versus someone you haven’t slept with? #celibacy #WaitUntil #atoasttolife'', she wrote on social media.

UNIBEN student commits suicide on campus (photos)

A University of Benin student simply identified as Ephraim has committed suicide. This happened yesterday evening on campus when he jumped down from the Faculty of Arts building. He died immediately.

The real reason behind this is yet to be uncovered. He is believed to be a 300Level English student.

Dangote hosts Anthony Joshua and sister, Janet at his N15bn luxury yacht (photos)

Anthony Joshua and his sister, Janet arrived Nigeria few days ago and it has been from one fun to the other. Anthony who is using the opportunity to get to know the country better has been enjoying the city of Lagos and all that comes with it. Aside having a nice ride with DJ Cuppy, he was spotted at the National Stadium with a lot of fans taking photos with him and the most recent, his visit to Makoko.

Janet who however feels being hosted by the number one African man in terms of money is a privilege took to her Instagram page to liken it with the words of God. She wrote;

Coleen Rooney displays her stunning figure in racy red bikini during Ibiza getaway with pals

She is famed for her love of the sun and penchant for a holiday.  And Coleen Rooney was back in her favoured habitat as she lived it up with pals in Ibiza, during which she seemed keen to avoid tanlines so pulled down the straps on her top.

The WAG, 33, looked sensational in the red number which was perfectly off-set against her bronzed complexion while she was enjoying the spoils of the sunshine and her break away from mummy duty.

Coleen looked simply incredible as she lived it up with her pals while displaying the fruits of her gruelling hours spent in the gym in the sizzling two-piece.