PDP Raises Alarm Over Adeleke’s Safety

The Peoples Democratic Party has raised alarm that the life of its Osun State governorship candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, was in danger.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, made the allegation at a press conference in Abuja, yesterday.

Ologbondiyan claimed that having realised that they could not stop him from retrieving his mandate, some people in the All Progressives Congress were trying to eliminate Adeleke.

The party spokesman asked Nigerians to hold the APC  responsible, if anything happened to Adeleke.

John Singleton In Coma Following Major Stroke

Director John Singleton is in a coma after suffering a major stroke more than a week ago, according to court documents filed by the filmmaker's mother in which she seeks conservatorship.

The documents, obtained by CNN, were filed Thursday on behalf of Singleton's mother, Shelia Ward.

They state that Singleton is "currently hospitalized in a coma and is unable to provide for his personal needs" or "manage his financial resources."

Singleton's family had previously confirmed he suffered a stroke on April 17 but did not elaborate on his condition.

Rwanda Court Affirms It’s Illegal To Insult President

Rwanda's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a ban on insulting the country's president. The law which was enacted in 2018 states that any citizens who will be found guilty of humiliating, abusing or using derogatory language against the president will face a jail term of between five to seven years.

The apex court noted that insulting the Head of State was tantamount to insulting the public order which was a violation of human rights and freedom of expression. Rwandan lawyer Richard Mugisha had challenged the new law arguing it curtailed the citizens' freedom of expression and ought to be repealed.

Arrggg! Harvard Business School Denies Offering Blac Chyna Admission

Blac Chyna didn’t need her parents’ involvement; she got caught up in a college admission scandal all by herself.

A number of outlets on Thursday reported that the model and entrepreneur had been accepted to a Harvard Online business course. She even told TMZ: “School is going to help me take things up a couple of notches. People are always talking about me, might as well talk about the good.”

But Harvard has now denied that Chyna had been enrolled in any online course.

“Harvard Business School Online has not admitted nor provided an acceptance letter to a person named Angela White,” the university, referring to Chyna by her real name, told TMZ after the medium contacted the school.

Stefanie Sherk, Canadian Model & Actress, Dies At 43

Canadian model Stefanie Sherk was reportedly found weighed down at the bottom of a swimming pool by her actor husband Demian Bichir at the home they shared after a coroner ruled her death as suicide.

Sherk tragically passed away at the age of 43 on Saturday after police were called to the family’s Sherman Oaks home on April 12, The Blast reports.

Law enforcement told the website Sherk was found by her husband after he returned from grocery shopping.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner on Thursday ruled her death suicide by anoxic encephalopathy, where the brain tissue is deprived of oxygen, asphyxia and drowning.

After Hundreds Of Deaths, Another Storm Hits Mozambique

Cyclone Kenneth has made landfall in northern Mozambique, a country still recovering from another huge storm.

The cyclone has brought 220km/h (140mph) winds and has already killed three people on the island nation of Comoros.

Mozambique's National Institute of Disaster Management (INGC) said 30,000 people had been evacuated from areas likely to be hit.

Last month, Cyclone Idai caused hundreds of deaths in the region.

Photos Of President Buhari Arriving In London

Here are photos of President Muhammadu Buhari arriving London, United Kingdom late yesterday on a private visit. More photos below…

Sanwo-Olu Replies Owolabi Salis: You’re A Clown That Should Be Ignored

Lagos State Governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the  Alliance for Democracy (AD) governorship candidate in the last election, Owolabi Salis as a clown that should be ignored.

Salis has filed a petition at the Lagos Election Tribunal seeking to stop the swearing-in of Sanwo-Olu

on May 29, saying that the governor had an unsound mind and criminal record in the US that would make him unable to govern the state.

But in his reaction, Sanwo-Olu said he would not join issues with someone like Salis, who was only looking for relevance after his woeful performance during the last March 9 governorship election.

Sanwo-Olu’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, while reacting to an application filed by the AD candidate to stop the swearing-in of the governor-elect on May 29, said: “Mr Sanwo-Olu is governor-elect of Lagos State and by the grace of God, he will be sworn in on the 9th of May as the next Governor of the State.”

Oyo Assembly Passes Family Planning Bill

The Oyo State House of Assembly, under the Leadership of Olagunju Ojo, has passed a bill to provide legal framework and encourage family planning and maternity service in the state.

The bill, Oyo State Family Planning, Reproductive Health and Maternity Service, 2017, was sponsored by Mr Silas Okunlola (Iwajowa) state Constituency and Mrs Bimbo Oladeji ( Ogbomoso North) .

According to the Chairman, House Committee on Health, Okunlola, the law is to ensure enough space is given to the number of children one decides to have.

Okunlola said that the law also was designed to address illegal termination of pregnancy, saying that violators might be charged with murder case.

Nigerian Man Convicted Of Murder But Was Innocent Gains Freedom After 27years [Photo]

A 57-year-old year old Nigerian man, Clinton Kanu, has regained his freedom after spending 27 years in prison for an offence he did not commit.

Kanu is now championing the reform of the Nigerian judicial system. Kanu was reportedly arrested at the age of 30 and convicted of murder in 1992.

He was subsequently remanded in Port Harcourt Maximum Prisons in Rivers state, while his appeal against the judgement that dragged on slowly.

Toni Tones Talks Road To Losing 40 Pounds Weight After Gaining It For ‘King Of Boys’ Movie

Toni Tones has taking to instagram to talk about how she gained 40pounds weight to play a role in King Of Boys movie and how it took a toll on her mentally and physically. But now she has lost it and now talks about what it took. She wrote:

''Last night all dolled up for @bammybestowed’s #dirthythirty in other news,
I’m almost back to my ‘pre-King Of Boys’ weight.

This is particularly huge for me, because at the time I chose to put on
weight for the project, I was honestly very afraid about my ability to
lose the weight again.

Oyakhilome’s Ex-Wife Writes On A Dead Marriage

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s ex-wife, Anita has written a blog post on dead marriages. In fact she used someone’s experience in her write up. Even though it’s hard to believe, she says it’s true. Below is what she shared;

Happy Anniversary to the best couple in the world

Wife : Hello
Husband: How are you?
Wife: I amgood. How is your day?
Husband : Good
Wife : Today is our anniversary. Happy Anniversary.

Photos: Lady Gets Married To Her US Based Husband Via Video Call

A man has shared photos of his cousin getting married to her US based man via a video call. According to the social media user, the man couldn’t make it to Nigeria, but got married to his bride via a video call. He shared the photos praising his cousin, saying how many women will agree to marry a man, knowing he is not there right away to touch them and all. He wrote;

''This is true love as my pretty cousin got married two days ago to the love of her life through Video call because her husband stays in the USA and couldn’t make it back for his own wedding.
How many of you can take this bold step knowing fully well that ya husband can’t touch nor sex you through video call?

Kindly wish my pretty cousin with the bold heart and Happy Married Life''

Buhari To Dissolve Cabinet May 22 – Lai Mohammed

President Muhammadu Buhari will dissolve his cabinet few days to the end of the administration, Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has said.

He said that a valedictory session with members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has been scheduled for May 22nd after which the cabinet will be dissolved ahead of his inauguration.

Buhari will be sworn-in on 29th May to begin another four year term in office.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo presided over the meeting in the absence of President Buhari, who was in Maiduguri today to commission some developmental project eats.

Senate Summons IGP Over Kidnappings

The Senate on Thursday heard that over 3,000 Nigerians are currently held captivity by dare-devil kidnappers in parts of the northern states.

The startling revelation forced the upper chamber to summon the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, to appear before it next week.

Adamu is required to brief the Senate on the increasing spate of kidnapping and banditry in parts of the country and measures by the police to stem the tide.

The invitation of the IGP followed the adoption a prayer by Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on the need for Adamu to brief the Senate on the increasing spate of kidnapping in the country. The lawmakers believed that the IGP was in a position to throw light on general insecurity in Nigeria.

35-Year Old Remanded For Defiling Girl, 12

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday ordered that a 35-year-old man , Theophilus Tyozenda, be remanded in prison for allegedly defiling a12-year-old girl.

Magistrate P.E. Nwaka ordered that Tyozenda be remanded in Kirikiri Prisons, Lagos, pending advice from the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions.

Magistrate Nwaka who did not take the plea of the defendant, adjourned the case until May 24 for mention.

Tyozenda, who resides at No.1, Agunmo St., Opposite Seven Star Filling Station, Amuwo Oke-afo, Badagry, Lagos, is charged with defilement.

Photos: EFCC Arrests 32 Suspected Yahoo-Boys Hiding Inside Chair In Ogun

Operatives from the Ibadan zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, arrested no fewer than 32 suspected internet fraudsters (aka ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Boys).

During the operation, six exotic cars, laptops, mobile phones, several documents containing false pretenses and fetish objects were recovered from the suspects.

Aged between 15 and 39 years, the suspects were arrested at Liberty Estate, Laderin area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital during an early morning sting operation carried out by men of the commission.

Due to the timing, the suspects were taken by surprise when the EFCC operatives swept on them at one of their notorious havens in the ancient city.

' Oduduwa Was Never Last Born To Igbo Prince '

In a bid to put the record straight and lay the controversy over Yoruba-Igbo ties to rest, a first class monarch in Osun state, the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba (Dr.) Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has said the founding father of Yoruba, Oduduwa was never the last born to the Igbos prince as claimed by Ohaneze Indigbo.

Oluwo described the claim as unfounded, false and misleading to the stalwarts of history, beseeching Igbo community to further their research on the adventure of their own Odudunwa rather than demeaning the status of Yoruba rallying point.

A statement by Oluwo’s press secretary, Alli Ibraheem yesterday reads: “Yoruba nation was founded by Oduduwa. Oduduwa brought the first civilization which is the crown.

NAPTIP Declares Two Women Wanted For Allegedly Trafficking Baby From Lagos To Gambia

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared two women, Emerald Bassey and Edith Omon, wanted for allegedly trafficking a three-month-old baby.

In a statement, Nneka Aniagoh of NAPTIP Press and Public Relations Department said the women were involved in the trafficking of the baby from Lagos to Banjul in 2018.

She said that the suspects were travelling with their victim, a baby boy, aboard Air Peace when they were detected by operatives.

She added that the two women escaped arrest while the baby was rescued and is now being raised in a NAPTIP facility in Lagos.

Wedding Photos Of Man & Older Bride Goes Viral

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Excited Lady Makes Grammatical Blunder As She Announces Engagement On Facebook

Aww! And she got dragged for it. Either it’s a blunder or she intentionally said it, we also say ‘Congratulated our dear sister’

FG To End Ponzi Schemes In Nigeria

The Federal Government says a series of strategies had already been perfected to flush out illegal lottery operators, especially those involved in Ponzi schemes, from the country.

The Permanent Secretary for Special Duties in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Festus Dauda, gave the hint in Abuja on Wednesday.

He spoke with journalists after declaring open a two-day specialised training programme organised for members of staff of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission.

He said many people fell victim of the Ponzi scammers because many Nigerians regarded lottery as gambling especially in the Northern part of Nigeria.

Footballer 's Son, 11 Found After Going Missing

A former Premier League footballer's 11-year-old son went missing for almost 24 hours. Gabriel Zakuani shared a desperate plea on Twitter to find little Ajae Blackwood-Petrie, after he vanished in his school uniform yesterday afternoon in Epsom, Surrey.

The Gillingham footballer said Ajae was likely to be in Surrey or Greater London and described the disappearance as "totally out of character".

"My 11 year old boy is missing and hasn’t been seen since he left school yesterday on his way to the bus stop, anyone with any kind of information please contact Surrey Police or Met Police. Please share. Really appreciate it," Zakuani, 32, wrote. But the youngster was found safe this afternoon in Isle of Dogs, east London, Surrey Police confirmed.

Woman & Ex -Policeman 'Performed S*x Act In Car Outside Primary School'

A woman was seen performing a s-x act with an ex-policeman 35 years her senior in a car outside a primary school at pick-up time, a court heard.

Kayley Powell and John Steward were allegedly in a parked vehicle outside Springhead Infant and Nursery School in Oldham, Greater Manchester, at 2.50pm in February.

The head teacher tapped on the window after being alerted by a parent.

Steward suddenly jumped back into the passenger seat as they both said "We are doing nothing" in unison, the court heard.

Photos From BBN's Tobi Bakre's Brother's Wedding

The elder brother to BBNaija housemate, Tobi Bakre, Femi Bakre is off the market as he tied the knot with his long time girlfriend Okunola Mariam today at Magodo, Lagos. See more photos from the ceremony below….