Photo: Annie Idibia & Funke Akindele At Senator Ita-Giwa’s Daughter’s Wedding Today

Condoms Provided For Us Are Too Small For Our S*xual Organs- Ugandan Men Cry Out

Uganda’s parliamentary committee for HIV/Aids after observing people living with HIV/Aids in the country have increased, carried out a recent research on areas worst hit by the virus, and alas one of the major causes was discovered - their men have larger organs than the size of the condoms made available.

It was also discovered that, most of the men were already practising flesh to flesh when there was no option of bigger condoms.

Synagogue’s Alleged N50,000 Bribe! I Won’t Stop Till They Stop Me- Nicholas Ibekwe

One of the reporters who was at the Synagogue Church of All Nations recently, where he had gone to cover last Friday’s unfortunate incident, has accused the church of bribing each journalist present with the sum of N50,000. He also said he was the only journalist that turned down the ‘bribe’ and he will do it over and over again.

Nicholas has been tweeting and wondering why the Prophet has not been prosecuted, but instead he has been getting condolence visitations from important personalities including the president himself. He later tweeted this evening that some people have been calling his friends and family members to ask him to stop, but he won’t be stopping any moment from now, except they stop him. His tweets after the cut.

Listen Up! I Do Not Bleach My Skin- Ayo Adesanya

Ayo Adesanya has asked everyone spreading rumours that she bleaches her skin to keep quiet. The actress while explaining to Saturday Punch, stated categorically that she doesn’t bleach her skin but only has sun burns she’s trying to get away.

"No I do not bleach my skin. When you see somebody that bleaches, you will know. I have sun burns and it is not a hidden thing. I have tried a lot of things to make it fade away but it has refused and I have come to terms with it. I would never bleach my skin, a lot of people get confused about it but I don’t get bothered. I don’t owe anybody an explanation but when you meet me in person, you can always make up your mind," she said.

I Gave Him All I Had…Yet He Walked Out On Me Without A Single Word- Keturah Explains Relationship With Jim Iyke

Though Keturah Hamilton has once said in an interview that Jim Iyke was and ingrate and she still finds it hard to believe he left her after 6years with all she has gone through with him. Keturah while narrating what she suffered in the hands of her lover boy, Jim Iyke, says he makes her now feel men are mean and heartless. Jim is wicked, she said.

He made me sound and acted like a jealous lover in his reality show, I acted crazy, I didn’t mind what people will say about me, I acted like I was a jealous lover, because that was the exact role he wanted me to play. I didn’t know he was setting me up. He set me up for the world to see. I gave him all I had, I supported him, and just when we were about planning our lives, he walked away without saying goodbye. 

Oh dear, we hear these stories almost every day, but not like 6years tho. These guys won’t ever fall in love with a poor girl, they are always in love with made girls! Bottom line, keep your money to yourselves ladies, keep your money!!! Buy your sisters cars, your brothers, make your mom happy. Oh do you still have grandparents spoil them silly. Keep your money you worked hard for it, and no boyfriend deserves it. A source said she was there for Jim for years, ate her food for free, used her car in the States, lived in her house for months and what have you. He just used her, the source said.  I know there is someone reading this, who would say thank God I spend my money on my boyfriend and he has been very loyal. Thank God my own didn’t turn out like this…Really? Okay oh … we await your readers mail when he finally breaks your heart, lol.

Female Breadwinners Speak On How They Run Their Homes, Hubby Cheats & Yet Can’t Divorce Him

A Punch reporter took out time to speak with some women who have been the breadwinners of their families for years. They narrated how their husbands lost their jobs, how some even got other jobs later on but claim they are too much to do such menial jobs, and so put all their financial pressures and that of the kids solely on them.

A particular one talked about how she established her husband twice and how he could not account for the money till date, but instead he cheats on her, connive with mechanics to dupe her and yet she can’t divorce him because of what the society will say. A Christian who also spoke on the matter said, it is unfortunate but the woman has no option than to stay in the marriage and carry her cross (her husband). Their story culled from Punch after the cut;

Oyedepo Speaks On Why Private Universities Are Expensive In Nigeria

Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church has said private universities in Nigeria are expensive because the cost of maintaining and giving quality education is high. He also criticized Nigerians about believing in spending millions of naira on parties, but can’t spend such on their children’s education. Bishop Oyedepo addressed this issue while speaking to Journalists on Friday in Ota, Ogun State. His words;

“I’m sure we all agree that education is expensive. Education carries cost; nothing of value is free. Our mission for years long, before we started any university or secondary school, was a bursary awarding church and we have not stopped doing that till tomorrow.”

“Our problem most of the time is priority; an average Nigerian can spend N1m on burial but to spend N200,000 on education (is a problem), because of wrong priority. Continue below..

Falling In Love Is Stupid- Etcetera

Sincerely, I really don’t care what all the love songs say and what the romantic movies and novels would have you believe. Falling in love is a waste of time and does no one any good. It wears off sooner than later and leaves you staring at your palms like an idiot.

I see a lot of romantically challenged people asking Cupid to shoot an arrow straight into their lover’s heart. How does anyone survive an arrow in the heart and love you right back? And again, can you be sure how good a shooter Mr. Cupid is? What if he misses and shoots her straight in the eye instead? I guess that won’t bother you too, isn’t love supposed to be blind after all?

Happy Birthday LL Reader- Bukola

Bukola is an ardent reader of the blog and I just had to do this for her, after sending several mails in. Love u girl and have fun!

Kebbi Governor Slaps ADC For Being Over Zealous

This happened on the 9^th of this month, but Sahara Reporters just got to hear of it.

SaharaReporters has learned of a simmering tension in Kebbi State between Governor Saidu Nasamu Dakingari and police officers upset about the governor’s assault of his aide de camp, Mohammed Umar, on the 9th of September.

Several police sources in the state told a correspondent of SaharaReporters that the assault took place at the Ahmadu Bello International Airport in the state capital, Birnin-Kebbi, at a ceremony marking the airlift of pilgrims. They stated that the unruly governor slapped his ADC in the presence of pilgrims and other officials at the ceremony.

Too Pretty! See Chacha Eke’s 1-Year Old Daugther

Actress Chacha Eke’s daughter, Kamara clocked one yesterday, 19th of Sept. and part of the activities lined up to celebrate her special day was a photoshoot her mom arranged for her. You just have to love this girl, she is such a cutie. More photos after the cut.

Photos: Another Church Building Collapse In Edo State

A building in an Edo State church has collapsed. The building owned by Christ Chosen Church of God, located in Egor, collapsed today 19^th of September, 2014.

According to eyewitnesses, the building is an old residential building in the church premises, which workers were asked to demolish before collapsing on them and killing three.

Youths in the community after saving people trapped under the rubble, angrily set one of the church buses ablaze. Edo State Commissioner of Police has also confirmed the incident. More photos after the cut.

Man Hacks Neighbour’s Children To Death In Benin Over Long-Standing Quarrel

A middle-aged man, simply identified as Mike, has reportedly butchered four children of his neighbour in Okha II community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, southsouth Nigeria.

It was alleged that on Wednesday, Mike hacked two of the children, Favour Oliver (3 years old) and Destiny Oliver (nine months) to death with a machete.

Not satisfied, Mike was said to have attacked two other children of the family, Gift, 7, and Goodness, 5, severing their nose and wrist respectively before fleeing the scene of the alleged crime.

Guess Who?

Reno Omokri, one of the Special Assitants to Pres. Jonathan wants to know how well you know your politicians. Btw, he gave a hint that, he was one of those who endorsed the president yesterday as the sole PDP candidate for 2015 presidential election. Can you guess who?

Photos: Meet Lola Ojetola! The Lady With Many Hairstyles

Honestly Lola is one lady that can pull any look and still looks good with it despite some people terming the look ‘weird’. In these pictures, Lola tried Braids, Curls and even had her hair cut just to get her desired hair style. But above all, she looked stunning trying the three different looks. Check out more photos of her after the cut. Beautiful woman.

Emma Nyra Dazzles In New Photos…Says These Photos Reflect Who I Am

After just weeks of Emma Nyra releasing of her video ‘Elele’ featuring Davido, the Triple MG First Lady Emma Nyra, stuns in these photos from her new photo shoot.

                                               

"I am just a girl having fun, singing from her heart, sharing with her fans, looking at the world with a smile, said Nyra.”And I really love these photos - they're fantastic!" She continued;

"I am excited by these photos because I think they find a way of reflecting who I really am inside and how I see the world: simple, happy, ready to take on the world." More photos after the cut.

Stop Lying About Tinubu’s Health, Lagos PDP Tells APC, Family

The Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday urged Lagos residents to pray for the quick recovery of the former governor of the state, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Taofik Gani, the party claims Lagosians were interested in knowing the true state of health of the former governor “whose medical bill is being paid with their taxes.” They also urged APC to be truthful about his health conditions.

Lol, honestly I think PDP is just getting involved in what does not concern them… ahn ahn, person say he well, you say he no well.. loooool… continue below to read part of the statement made available to the press.

Photo: Fuel Scarcity Gradually Looming

Five days after the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, chapter of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, and their counterparts in the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, started a nationwide strike on Monday, normal supply of petroleum products has been disrupted.

As it is now, part of Abuja has started experiencing fuel scarcity as seen in the picture above (posted by a twitter user), while I can confidently tell you that most NNPC Lagos State filling stations have been closed to customers since yesterday. 

Merrybet Predict Week 15: N2,000,000 Jackpot To Be Won! Week 14 Winners Emerge

                                         1st place: Osirim Victoria, Delta State ( Student)

It’s a keenly contested race for the week 15 jackpot as thirty-nine people who already got a strike will need just one more strike to win it.  Since there was no winner for the N1,000,000 jackpot for week 14, week 15 jackpot will be N2,000,000.

For week 14, the ladies are not left out as we have another female 1st place winner. She is from Delta state. The 1st and 3rd came from Delta while the 2nd resides in Edo state.

Here are the two remaining winners for the Highest Point category for week 14.

Predict & Win: Manchester City Vs Chelsea

Before you can predict this match you have to be an active member of www.9japredict.com. To predict kindly drop your comment under this post with your 9japredict.com active username and phone number.

N100,000 will be shared among 1 - 20 users with the correct predictions, which makes each winner gets N5,000. Continue below.

Tinubu Denies Being Sick! Says I Only Went For Vacation

One of the National Leaders of APC, and former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu who has been rumoured to be sick has denied ever been down as he flew into the country yesterday from London. Tinubu while addressing press men at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos said, he heard about the rumours and could only ask God to forgive rumour mongers.  

“I’m as fit as a fiddle. There was nothing wrong before I left the country. We had the Osun gubernatorial election and I’d planned a long vacation and some other research assignments in the political arena. It was to learn from people who had experienced the development of opposition parties in the past,” he said.

Kemi Olunloyo Has Lost Partial Hearing In Her Left Ear- Twiiter Account

Okay Kemi Olunloyo’s twitter account has fresh tweets. According to the same person that tweeted about her being beaten to pulp yesterday, the same person has come online to give an update that, Kemi has lost partial hearing in her left ear. She also asked Nigerians to stop rejoicing and stop spreading rumours that Kemi is in a coma, because she is not. Then she tweeted the shocker, as against so many media reports that Kemi Olunloyo was beaten by her elder sister, Funke Olunloyo is Kemi’s younger sister, she revealed! 

 More tweets after the cut.

Photos: Survivors Of Ebola Visit Governor Fashola

Governor Fashola yesterday received survivors of the deadly Ebola virus disease at the State House in Alausa, Ikeja. While welcoming them, the Governor thanked God on their behalf and also commended the survivors for coming forward to share their experiences with the Nation.

As seen in the pictures above, the survivors are; widow of late Port Harcourt doctor, Dr Emenuo Kelechi (left), Dr Ibeawuchi Morris (second left), Dr Fadipe Akinniyi (centre), Mr. Dennis Akagha (late Nurse Justina Ejelonu's fiance) and Dr Adaora Igonoh. More photos after the cut.

I Want To Play A Boyfriend Role With Genevieve Nnaji Or Rita Dominic

Mr Nigeria, Emmanuel Ikubese in an interview disclosed that, he used to have a crush on Mercy Johnson until she got married and had to find a way to stop, so that he won’t run into troubles crushing on a married woman. He also disclosed that, he awaits the day, he will play a boyfriend role to Genevieve or Rita Dominic. His words;

‘’I used to have a crush on Mercy Johnson until she got married. Then I stopped because it is not good to crush on married women to avoid getting into trouble. Then Genevieve, Rita Dominic and Omotola too. I respect hardworking women a lot. I am still looking forward to the movie where I would play a romantic scene like a boyfriend to Genevieve or Rita. I really love those two.”

South-West Schools To Re-Open On Monday

South West schools including Lagos State will re-open all secondary and primary schools on Monday, 22^nd Of September, 2014 the State Government as announced through the Commissioner of Education. Other South West State Governors have also directed schools in their States to resume, except for Osun which would be resuming on the 6^th of October.

The Lagos State government however passed a stern warning that it will sanction schools that default in implementing the basic preventive measures of the Ebola Virus Disease. The Lagos Commissioner of Education also said the first day of school would be dedicated to educating the students on various preventive measures. 

Collapsed Building! Ghanaian Pastor Accuses T.B Joshua Of Sacrificing Human Lives

Isaac Owusu Bempah of Glorious Word Ministry International (GWMI) in Accra Ghana has accused Prophet T.B Joshua of human sacrifice. The pastor while on Okay FM yesterday on the Morning show said;

‘These are evil hands at work because I know people who have to make human sacrifices in order to be promoted in the spiritual realm…I know some people will vilify me for making this known.’

He also accused the SCOAN prophet for coming to Ghana some time ago and causing the death of four people during a programme he held.

‘Look at what is happening to him. You came for a programme in Ghana and that led to the death of four people. You also woke up one day and a whole building collapsed, killing over forty people.’

Aunty Kemi Olunloyo & Drama! Publicist Claims Olunloyo Beaten To Pulp

Okay so Aunty Kemi Olunloyo’s ‘publicist’ came online this evening to say Kemi was beaten to pulp by her sister and son. She also asked people to call on the police to intervene as they have not been responding.  Read her tweets from bottom upwards after the cut. Abeg I no get time for drama. Off to see my people, 'playing' all night lol.

Photos: Mercy Aigbe Is Owen Gee’s Next Guest On Talk Show

Owen Gee interviewed Annie Idibia on his new talk show, Buzzlive with Owen Gee on Tuesday, while he interviewed Mercy Aigbe today on the same talk show. Mercy says the interview was fun and she really can’t wait for it to be aired. See a picture of her full outfit after the cut. 

Why We Pulled Out Of CAN- Catholic Bishops

The Christian Association of Nigerian, CAN, an umbrella body for the country’s teeming Christians, descended into full-blown crisis Wednesday with the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria making public its decision to pull out of the fold over the way the Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor-led executive is running the association.

The Catholic bishop’s action is perhaps the first time in the association’s 37-year history that any of its five blocs would pull out over alleged poor leadership and politicization of the association. CAN was formed in 1976 by five Christian blocs in the country: the Christian Council of Nigeria; the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria; Organisation of African Instituted Churches, and the Evangelical Fellowship of West Africa.

No Thanks, President Jonathan Is Our Only Presidential Candidate For 2015- PDP Tells Other Candidates

The ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP ahead of its presidential primaries scheduled for December 6, has adopted President Jonathan as its sole candidate for the 2015 election. The National Executive Committee of the party took the decision today at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The decision means no candidate, except the president can seek to contest the 2015 presidential election on the platform of PDP. 

Lagos Govt. Seizes Doctors’ August Salary For Participating In NMA Strike

The Lagos State Government has not paid all doctors working in government owned hospitals their August salaries for participating in the recently concluded Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, strike, which took place throughout the Federation.

It will be recalled that the doctors went on a nationwide strike, after the federal Government failed to meet their demands. The strike was on for two months, but was called off when Ebola hit some parts of the country. Before however calling off the strike, the doctors warned that no participant will be dealt with by the government, which was one of the factors emphasised on while calling off the strike.

Some of their demands back then included: the government improving residency programme in Nigeria, increasing doctors’ hazard allowances from N5,000 to N100,000 and also improving facilities in hospitals all over the country, which are yet to be met. We hope they get paid to avert another strike.

Orijin & Phyno Set Off In Owerri & Umuahia One Brand: One Artiste, Two Cities

Orijin, your favourite alcoholic blend of fruit flavours and African herbs is at it again. This time, the brand will visit Owerri and Umuahia bringing with it another unforgettable and Orijinal Party Night to the delight of fun seekers in these locales.

This weekend, the parties drop in two exceptional locations in Owerri; Friday 19th Sept. at the Rock view Night Club (Capaderie), beside the Govt House and 4040, Owerri Municipal, Owerri. The man of the year; Phyno is set to thrill and in the company of his able DJs Spinall and Humility, the night promises to be one of a kind.

Photos: Richard Mofe Damijo Spotted On Movie Set

Well-loved actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, RMD, is back to movies. The commissioner was spotted on a movie set in Bayelsa State few days ago. We really can’t wait to see him hit our screens again. Welcome back!

Photos: Omotola Dazzles At Texas Movie Premiere

On the 13th of September, 2014, Blood In The Lagoon starring Omotola, directed by Teco Benson was premiered in Houston, Texas.

Omotola wore a Tan Ejiro Amos Tafiri wrap dress for the premiere with a neck piece from Red statement and a Gold Ivanna Trump sandal. As usual, she dazzled once again. See more photos after the cut.

Photos: Toke Makinwa, Bovi To Host The Headies 2014

Toke Makinwa and popular comedian, Bovi have been unveiled as hosts for this year’s edition of Nigeria’s biggest and most prestigious music awards, The Headies. Themed "Feel the Passion…", the 9th season of The Headies will hold on the 25th of October, 2014 and will feature some of the biggest performances and side attractions ever witnessed on the Headies stage.

Toke Makinwa and Bovi will join past hosts, Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage, eLDee, Rita Dominic, MI, Omawumi among other A-list celebrities who have graced the Headies stage as hosts. Continue below to see more photos.

Synagogue Collapsed Building: What Is Wrong With This Photo?

A South African man, Shadrack Mamzini who claims he was on visitation to Synagogue Church of All Nations and was actually taking pictures of the church buildings before the guest house collapsed on Friday says he was glad he also captured the strange aircraft which came too low for comfort, before the building collapsed few minutes after. But then, look at the picture well, there is something still wrong with it, what is it?

If you care to know what he said, find his words below, but don’t forget to tell us what actually is wrong with the photo.

Video: Meet 31-Year Old Cougar Hunter Who Prefers Dating Real Old Women (It's A Real Story)

Cougar Hunter in a documentary on him has stated the reasons why he loves dating women almost 3 times his age. Cougar says he finds pleasure in them and they are more matured when it comes to relationships. He admits he loves dating women from 70 above, and says we were all truly created differently. 

His mom also said the first time he brought home a girlfriend was when he was 22 and the woman was 50. She says, she first kicked against his choice of women, but later left him to date whomever he wants to, when he won’t stop. His present girlfriend is a 91-year old grandma. She also featured in this documentary. Hear what she said and what his friends also feel about his relationships with older women.

Synagogue Church Releases Press Statement On Collapsed Building 6 Days After

The leadership of Synagogue Church of All Nations this morning released a press statement concerning an uncompleted guest house which collapsed around 1pm on Friday afternoon in the church premises. Find the press statement below.

“Emmanuel – God is with us.

“The pain of one is the pain of all. It is indeed a sad and painful moment for the families and friends who have lost loved ones. It is equally so for us in The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (The SCOAN), under the leadership of Prophet T.B. Joshua. Continue after the cut.

Photo: South African Football Coach Nabbed At Lagos Airport For Drugs

A 38-year old South African Football coach, Steven Darlugar has been arrested by the men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, for trying to smuggle drug out of Nigeria to South Africa.

Sadly, Darlugar said they promised to pay him $6,000 if he succeeded in smuggling the drugs.

He had neatly packaged the drugs weighing 1.54 kilogrammes in a compartment before the officials at the airport unravelled his gimmick during the screening of Arik Air passengers on board to South Africa.

Upon interrogation, Darlugar, a married father of one confessed he was under financial pressure to cope with peers and he had worked hard to make it, but it all turned futile.

But $6,000 is too small for anyone to risk his/her life just for smuggling drugs, come on. Really feel sad for him. God help us all.

Mutiny: Soldiers Justified When They Claimed They Were Ill-Equipped- Ubani

Former chairman of Ikeja branch of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Monday Ubani, has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to stop the execution of soldiers sentenced to death on Monday by the Army, through the power bestowed on him as Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria’s Armed Forces.

Ubani said that though mutiny was a criminal offence in the military, the convicted soldiers, however, had a right to appeal the decision at a higher court.

He also appealed to the military authorities to temper justice with mercy and  consider the circumstances that led the soldiers into shooting at their GOC.

Synagogue Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises To 80 As Church Reluctant To Release Names Of Victims

Despite South African President and authorities from Australia making enquiries about the deaths of it citizens, from the unfortunate five-story building of a guest house in Synagogue Church of All Nations which collapsed on Friday, the church is yet to release a list, despite the pressure.

Although the South African government had Tuesday claimed that 67 of its citizens perished in the collapsed building but rescue operators are faced with the challenge of identifying the nationalities of the dead and survivors, owing to what they alleged as reluctance from SCOAN to produce the names.

The South West spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA  Ibrahim Farinloye, yesterday said, additional 17 victims comprising 12 women and five men were yesterday discovered under the rubble, which makes the figure rise to 80.  We will continue working until we get to the last level of excavation because it is possible that more bodies are still trapped underneath the rubble, he said.

Annie Idibia’s Birthday Message To Hubby

 Tuface is a year older today and here’s Annie’s birthday message to him.