From the look of things, superstar American rapper, 50 Cent might be moving to Africa. The rapper who allegedly has financial troubles took to his Instagram page yesterday to share a video of a home he says is his in Africa. 50 Cent didn’t specify which African country but don’t be surprised if it’s Nigeria. See screenshot from the video below: –
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DJ Lambo, the talented masculine female DJ, well known for her mohawk hairstyle; has announced she is getting married next year. At least, this clear any suspicion that she has any sort of affection for women. In a recent interview with punch the award winning disc jockey DJ Lambo said. “Have you seen my booty? Despite my looks, I get a lot of advances from men. In fact, I am getting married next year by the grace of God. When I get married I would still be a disc jockey and I doubt anything would change about me. The whole point…
Veteran Nigerian actor and producer turned politician, Desmond Elliot has stated that nothing can change his person. He said he didn’t get into politics because he was hungry. Desmond Elliot was elected as a member of the Lagos State of House Representative for surulere constituency. The husband and father said: – “I really beg to be different when it comes to politics.” “I didn’t go in as a poor man, I didn’t go in because I don’t have money to eat, that’s why I never changed my twitter or Instagram handle. I do everything myself, nothing changed about me. I hate…
The Lagos State Government on Sunday restated its determination to restrict trailers and articulated vehicles from plying the metropolis between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. to prevent accidents.The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Oluseyi Whenu, disclosed this at a meeting in Lagos with the leadership of the various transport unions in the State. He explained that the restriction was to ensure strict enforcement of the Road Traffic Law, which, according to him, was often violated by the trailer drivers. The meeting was prompted due to the fatal accident involving a container-laden trailer on September 2 at Ojuelega.…
Former Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), managing director, Timi Alaibe, Saturday, announced that he was running for governor of Bayelsa state. If elected, Alaibe promised to be a champion of poor and oppressed. The former NDDC boss is one of 15 persons who have obtained the expression of interest and nomination forms to vie for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the December 5 Bayelsa State governorship election. “We as Bayelsa people are tired of accidental leadership. We are tired of visionlessness and you know that I come with a lot of experience, goodwill, integrity and reputation. As one…
Popular Nigerian comic actor, Babatunde Omidina also known as Baba Suwe, has once again stated that he’ll love to re-marry again but this time hints she won’t be an actress. Although Baba Suwe has refused to give out the identity of the woman, he made it clear that he won’t be marrying an actress again. Also known as Adimeru, the Alani Baba Labake actor stressed that no single actress can replace the brilliance and understanding which his late wife, Monsurat Omidina aka Omoladun exhibited throughout her life. Speaking to Vanguard, he said “Yes, I am getting married pretty soon. You can’t know…
Apparently American born Nigerian singer and actor, Rotimi Akinosho is the father to Karrine Steffan’s lost baby. Earlier last month karrine revealed she was pregnant and miscarried the baby, but never revealed who was responsible for the pregnancy. However, Lil Wayne’s ex and author took to her Instagram on Friday and blasted the 26-year-old actor for being inconsiderate of her post-miscarriage, and even insinuates he had a hand in losing their baby. See her post below.
About 20 unknown gunmen, yesterday attacked the Kogi state chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Sam Ihuotu at Abaji, while on his way from Abuja to Lokoja, reports have said. State Public Secretary of the party, Bode Ogunmola confirmed the attack. He explained that the chairman was returning from Abuja when the attack took place. Ogunmola stated that the gunmen carted away valuables belonging to the chairman, however expressed gratitude to God that the party boss is ‘hale and hearty’. “I can confirm to you that his international passport, his voter cards, other personal effects and some cash…
Nollywood Star, Jim Iyke did a great job hiding his relationship from Nigerian media…who knew he was dating a white woman and had a baby with her? According to The African Eye magazine, who sent the photos to LIB, Jim and his 23 year old Lithuanian girlfriend Dana Kinduryte welcomed a baby boy on September 1st at Grady Hospital, Atlanta. The child has since been named Harvis Chidubem Iyke. According to African Eye, Jim met Dana, a law graduate in London over a year ago but she didn’t even know he was a famous actor until three months after they started dating.…
Glo Premier League title contenders Enyimba FC and Sunshine Stars suffered defeats away to Giwa FC and Shooting Stars on Sunday in a Week 28 fixture. Warri Wolves moved up second after playing out a 1-1 draw away to Nasarawa United. The coach Paul Aigbogun side have now leapfrogged Sunshine Stars, who suffered a 2-1 defeat to 3SC in Ibadan. Cletus Itodo had opened scoring for Shooting Stars before Sunshine Stars were reduced to ten men, as defender Stephen Eze received his marching order for handling the ball in the penalty area on 30 minutes. Goalkeeper David Ariyo saved Wasiu…
Alhaji Nasiru Zarumai, the Commissioner representing Sokoto State on the Federal Character Commission, on Sunday said that Nigeria had been put on the right track in the last one hundred days.“The various tiers of government, all the agencies, both public and private, have also being striving to be more responsive to the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians”, he added. Zarumai who spoke in Sokoto at a news conference to mark the first one hundred days in office of President Muhammadu Buhari and the various state governors said “the governments have also been employing various cost saving measures and globally-accepted style…
The immediate past governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido has disclosed that throughout his eight years tenure, he never borrowed a dime from any bank to fund developmental projects.He also said that the total contractual liability of the state at the time he left office on May 29 stood at about N13 billion but added that it could come to about N2 billion if the money he left behind for verified projects and the debt owed the state by the federal government was settled. The ex-governor, who is currently standing trial for alleged corruption and money laundering charges, said…
Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, the Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of Nigeria, has advised Christians to be vigilant as kidnappers demanded 40 million naira ransom for the release of Right Rev. Moses Tabuwaye, who was kidnapped on Friday.Okoh gave the advice in Abuja on Saturday at the 2015 Annual Pre-pilgrimage Retreat and Workshop for staff of Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and stakeholders. The cleric said that Bishop Tabuwaye of Gwagwalada Diocese was on his way to Awka, Anambra State, for a church programme on September 4, when the kidnappers took him away to an unknown destination. “I urge all of…
President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) will tomorrow, Monday, embark on a one-day official visit to Accra, the capital city of Ghana. A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said during the visit, Mr. Buhari will confer with his Ghanaian counterpart, President John Dramani Mahama on bilateral relations, regional security, trade and other issues of common interest to Nigeria, Ghana and other members of the Economic Community of West African States. President Buhari is also expected to meet with members of the Nigerian community in Ghana and entrepreneurs before returning to Abuja on Monday evening. According…
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Bishop Mike Okonkwo’s life-long commitment to the service of God and humanity.In a congratulatory letter to Okonkwo, who is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) on the occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary, President Buhari lauded the Bishop’s tireless dedication to his duty as the spiritual shepherd of many Nigerians and non-Nigerians. “It gives me immense joy to felicitate with you as you clock the landmark age of 70 years. “More than four decades of these 70 years have been dedicated to the work of God as a pastor and preacher. “Our…
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal on Saturday promised to review upward the monthly allowances the state government has been paying to corps members serving in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tambuwal made the pledge when he addressed the corps members after their participation in the special environmental sanitation exercise in Sokoto on Saturday. According to him, the review will increase the allowance from the current N4,000 due to every corps member in the state monthly, upwards. “We have not arrived at a tentative figure as at now but the gesture is aimed at further motivating…
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has congratulated the Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon on his appointment as the Secretary-General of the Consultative Council of the Anglican Communion worldwide. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, the speaker said he is highly elated with the emergence of Reverend Idowu-Fearon as the second highest in the Anglican Church worldwide. Dogara described the appointment as a testimony of the Bishop’s stewardship as a committed man of God, lover of peace and a spiritual father. He said over the years, Bishop Idowu-Fearon, who…
The Amodo royal family of the Ogboru ruling house has declared that following the demise of Oba Okunade Sijuwade, it is now the turn of the Ogboru to produce the next Ooni of Ife. Although the late Sijuwade was produced by the Ogboru, the head of Amodo family, Aderoju Olaomi, said when it was the turn of the Giesi in 1980 to produce the Ooni, they sold their right for N5m to Sijuwade. Olaomi staked the Amodo’s claim to the revered stool at the family house in Ife, Osun State, on Saturday at a meeting where leaders of the family…
Nigeria’s famous Nollywood actress and celebrity, Genevieve Nnaji shared her photos with Ramsey Noah, Flavour and some other celebrities in Mauritius for the Multichoice Africa Content Showcase. Source: LIB
The election petition tribunal sitting in Lokoja on Saturday fixed September 8 for the hearing of a petition filed by Smart Adeyemi against the election of Dino Melaye. Mr. Melaye of the All Progressives Congress, APC, defeated Mr. Adeyemi of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; to emerge senator representing Kogi West. The Chairman of the Tribunal, Justice Akon Ikpeme, fixed the date while closing pre-hearing in the petition challenging the election of Mr. Melaye. Before closing the pre-hearing session, the tribunal also granted Mr. Adeyemi’ s prayers to call additional witnesses and admitted the report of the recounted ballot papers…