FRANK EDOHO TO BE DROPPED AS WWTBAM HOST

After 13 years of hosting Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, popular broadcaster, Frank Edoho would be replaced by a new a yet-to-be unveiled host, Punch reports.

It was ealier announced that the show which had gone off-air for about two months will be back with a new sponsor, Airopay.

According to Punch, an organiser of the show

Female Students Of Ekiti University Recreate Korean School Mode Of Dressing

Africa’s prosperity lies in human resources – Osinbajo

The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said the prosperity of the African continent simply lies in human resources.


He said this was “away from the dangerous dependence on natural resources that we have seen in the past”.

Osinbajo made the remarks at the Extra-Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of African Petroleum Producers Organisation

Protests rock Enugu community over herdsmen attack

ENUGU— YOUTHS, women, children and traditional rulers of Ozalla community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, yesterday, besieged Ozalla police station in protest, seeking security agents’ protection of the community from alleged impending invasion of the community by herdsmen.

The protesters also blocked Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway by four-corner junction, apparently to seek government’s intervention. The police had hectic moment dispersing the protesters that caused traffic gridlock along

N200,000 extortion: WhatsApp message leads to dismissal of 3 policemen

FOLLOWING a WhatsApp message sent to police authorities by some young men from whom officers took N200,000, three policemen attached to Area ‘N’ Command, Ijede-Ikorodu, Lagos, have been dismissed from the Force.

They reportedly arrested the young men and accused them of being fraudsters, popularly known as ‘yahoo yahoo boys’. The officers then forced

FG expresses concern over increasing number of out-of-school children

The Federal Government on Monday expressed concern over the increasing number of out-of-school children in the country.

Dr. Adamu Husaini, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, made the remark at the opening of the 62nd National Council on Education meeting in Kano.

Husaini said: “It is sad to note

Another Yoruba Actor Dies

Yoruba actor, Olurotimi Ayinde, a.k.a Abu Olododo, has died in Abeookuta, Ogun State, on Sunday night at the age of 51.

His death came a few hours after the death of seasoned actor, poet and journalist, Adebayo Faleti, was announced.

A friend and colleague of Ayinde, Waheed Ijaduade, brought his departure to the attention of the public in a statement posted on

Bayelsa Deputy Governor takes charge as Dickson goes on vacation

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson on Monday July 24 2017 proceeded on vacation and directed his Deputy, Retired Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John-Jonah (retd), to take charge act for the period he will be away.

The gesture which came at a time when many State

Funnybone Apologises to Daddy Showkey After 'Mosquito' Joke

Veteran Nigerian galala singer, Daddy Showkey did not take it lightly when he got wind of a joke made my comedian, Funnybone that was sort of taking shots at him.

Funnybone who was performing at his show titled "FunnyBone Untamed" which happened

Apple recruits Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to star in a short film with virtual assistant Siri

JUST when you thought The Emoji Movie was a step too far, Apple has released a short film teaming Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson with its virtual assistant

Adebayo Faleti: Still Waters Run Deep, By Wole Soyinka

So soon after Abiola Irele, another pillar of the Shrine of Letters succumbs to the exigences of Time and leaves our horizon cloudy.

Adebayo Faleti was a pioneer

Tonto Dike: Mind your business and stop judging others – Mercy Johnson fires at Uche Maduagwu

Mercy Johnson has castigated actor Uche Maduagwu for calling out Tonto Dike indirectly.
She cautioned the actor to mind his words and avoid judging others.

The mother of three said this following Uche’s advice to ladies to

Emmanuel Nwude, Nigerian Biggest Fraudster Sold Non-existent Airport For $242M

Here is the story of Emmanuel Nwude who committed the largest fraud in Nigeria by selling a non-existent airport to a Brazilian for $242 million between 1995 and 1998.

Emmanuel Nwude carried out one of the the biggest banking fraud in

Top Boko Haram members renounce terrorism – Army

Four Boko Haram terrorists have willingly deserted their hideouts and surrendered themselves of 120 Task Force Battalion at Goniri, the Army said in a statement yesterday.

Among those who surrendered was a high-profile terrorist, Konto Fanami, the Ameer of Kafa hideout of the Boko Haram that operates along Ajigin-Talala-Mungusum

Feed Your Daughter This – Kemi Olunloyo Drags Seyi Law And His Daughter Again

Controversial media personality, Kemi Olunloyo, is far from done dragging Seyi Law.

Kemi, again took to IG to slam Seyi and his daughter Tiwa, by posting photos of

Usher Allegedly Paid A Woman $1.1M After Infecting Her With Herpes

It looks like R. Kelly isn’t the only R&B singer embroiled in controversy this week. Court documents recently obtained by Radar Online reveal Usher (real name Usher Raymond IV) contracted the herpes virus in 2009 or 2010 and passed

Baby Ryan has Arrived! Laura Ikeji & husband Ogbonna Kanu welcome First Child

Fashion entrepreneur, Laura Ikeji and her husband Ogbonna Kanu welcome their first child, Ryan. Proud aunt, Linda Ikeji announced the good news on her Instagram page

Lai Mohammed clarifies‎ ban on movie production abroad

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has insisted that government’s decision that any programme meant for Nigerians must be produced in Nigeria is the best for the country.

Mohammed, who was reacting to criticisms and backlashes the announcement received from artists in the country, said he was not appointed Minister

`Stop running abroad when you’re sick’ – Jude Okoye on FG’s plan to ban Nigerian video production abroad

Older brother of Nigerian music duo, P-Square, Jude Okoye has blasted the government over the plan to ban production of Nigerian movies and music videos outside the country.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed,

Male Model Jack Eyers Becomes First Amputee to be Crowned Mr England

Isn’t it wonderful to see the standard of beauty changing with each day? The fashion industry until recently was known for hiring people with certain looks and personality to adorn their glossy magazines but the norm is slowly changing with changing times. A male model who lost his leg due to a birth defect has become the first amputee to be crowned

My Father Never Wanted Me To Become An Artiste – Phyno

Nigerian indigenous rapper Phyno finally addresses his fallout with Gucci enthusiast Ray Hushpuppi.

Phyno and Hushpuppi were at each others neck some weeks ago when the latter accused Phyno of patronizing fake luxury items.

The “If To Say” crooner in a chat with Sunday

Goodluck Jonathan gave my career a boost – Omoni Oboli

Popular actress and filmmaker, Omoni Oboli, speaks with TOFARATI IGE on her career, family and other issues


How would you describe your childhood?

It was simple and also full of fun. I wasn’t

Full list of winners at 2017 AMAA

Senegalese movie, Felicite, emerged the biggest winner of the night at the 13th African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).

The movie won six AMAAs, the most of all the contenders.

Felicite took home awards in three of the five major categories, winning best film, best actress in a leading role, and best supporting actor.

Nigerian historical drama, ’76, won three awards from its eight

 

Meek Mill Coming To Africa After Rating Shows Most Followers Were Lagos Based

United States Mega super star Meek Mill, has announced he's coming to Africa after rating shows most of his instagram followers where actually Lagos

Mercy Johnson Shows Off Her Low Haircut, Says Her Hubby Loves The New Look

Mercy Johnson took to her Instagram page to show off the haircut to her fans. The curvy actress debuted this look at the ongoing GLO Mega Music Tour where she performed her hosting duties alongside Ebube Nwagbo.

Hushpuppi Lands In Hospital Over Too Much Champagne

Hushpuppi has been hospitalized! The Instagram big boy is reportedly in the hospital following a medical emergency, and according to him, its too much of champagne! Someone said he was hospitalized in a Gucci hospital!

Wizkid Celebrates His 27th Birthday Today

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), better known by his stage name Wizkid (sometimes stylised as WizKid), is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He started recording music at age 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. In 2009, he signed a record deal with Banky W.'s record label Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). He rose to prominence in 2010 with the release of the song "Holla at Your Boy" from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). "Tease Me/Bad Guys", "Don't Dull", "Love My Baby", "Pakurumo" and "Oluwa Lo Ni" were also released as singles from the Superstar album. Wizkid's self-titled second studio album, Ayo, was released in

Lady Who Suffered Child Obesity Writes Letter To Seyi Law Over His Daughter

A Nigerian lady who doubles as a lawyer, Ayomide Adebayo-Oyetoro has written an open letter to comedian Seyilaw over his daughter whom many have reportedly fingered to be obese, according to Ayomide she suffered child obesity and still battling with it – She had this to tell SeyiLaw !


‘I was obese as a child and I still am. And I’m not the only one. Research shows about one in five school aged children are obese. Parents close their eyes to this reality by claiming the child would outgrow it. It rarely happens.

Children should be fed right, properly and healthy. An obese child is open to a lot of health really risks. I know because I am speaking

 

Again! Oge Okoye in another Instagram scandal

Many will not forget in a hurry how Oge Okoye landed herself in trouble after claiming ownership of two dogs belonging to American TV star, Kenya Moore.

 After being tongue-lashed by some of her fans for laying claim to another man’s dog, the act left a  bad impression

WE ARE STILL DROOLING OVER BILLIONAIRE DAUGHTER OYIN ADENUGA’S GORGEOUS WEDDING LOOK

Dr Mike Adenuga’s joy on the day of the wedding, July 6, was equally shared by Adefolake Emilia Adenuga ( née Marquis), his first wife and mother of his five eldest children—Oyindamola, Jide, Paddy, Bella and Eniola.

The handsome groom, Adeolu Abayomi, who turned 39 last January, is the son of Late Prince Adewunmi Abayomi and Mrs Olubola Olufunmilayo Samuel-Olufeko

‘Watch Your Back!’ – Nigerian Man Threatens to Harm Davido in London

Nigerian Instagrammer going by the handle @MrChrisOnline has taken to his Instagram to reveal how he and his friends stormed a London venue to harm Davido.

According to the Instagrammer, his friends, numbering over 30, had trouped the venue where the Nigerian singer was having an event, and allegedly, Davido had to be smuggled out of the place to avoid getting hurt.

Now, Mr Chris, who apparently is not afraid of getting tracked down, has issued an open threat, warning the singer.

Here’s what he posted:

Model Sarah Stage shows off incredibly flat stomach at six months pregnant, hits back at critics

DESPITE having a body that most would envy, fitness model Sarah Stage is no stranger to people criticising her physique.

Back in 2015, during her first pregnancy with son James, she posted a pic of herself in her ninth month of pregnancy.

Her super-toned stomach set off a “social media firestorm” with people commenting that her appearance was weird” and that she should “go to a doctor”.

Stop using your physical sense to fight spiritual war- Bovi

Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma has criticized women who hide their pregnancy because they don’t want to be attacked spiritually.

The outspoken

Tonto Dikeh Reveals She’s Now A Proud Born Again Christian

Hot Mother of one Tonto Dikeh reveals she is now a Proud Born Again Christian. She posted a video of her singing along to gospel songs in her car and captioned it

” am proud Born again Christian..
Christianity isn’t a religion to me it’s a way of Living.
Am soaked in Gods Strength, No weapon formed fashioned against me or my son or my workers can/Shall prosper In Jesus Name Amen..
Even when the devil tries he knows

Beyonce twins: Sir Carter and Rumi pictured for first time

Beyonce has shared the first picture of herself with her twins to celebrate them turning one month old.

The US singer also confirmed they are called Sir Carter and Rumi - which had been rumoured after she and husband Jay-Z filed a trademark for the names.

The picture showed the 35-year-old

Etisalat Nigeria Gets New Name. Now "9Mobile"

Etisalat Nigeria has just greatly accelerated the pace of its effort to stabilize the troubled telecoms company by changing the name brand.

It was exclusively gathered that the new name is 9Mobile. At an executive meeting held in Lagos two hours ago, the name 9Mobile was adopted

Man Kidnaps Self, Demands N60m From His Sibling

The police in Lagos have arrested one Ufom Udoh for allegedly staging his kidnap in order to fleece his sibling.

The incident occurred on July 3, at Liverpool, Apapa.

It was gathered that one Victor Udoh, had reported at the police command that his younger brother was kidnapped by unknown persons.

According to the command’s spokesman, Olarinde Famous-Cole, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), the case was referred

Ghana launches its first satellite into space

Ghana has successfully launched its first satellite into space.

GhanaSat-1, which was developed by students at All Nations University in Koforidua, was sent into orbit from the International Space Station.

Cheers erupted as 400 people, including the engineers, gathered in the southern Ghanaian city to watch live pictures of the launch. The first signal was received shortly afterwards.

It is the culmination

Tanzanian Fan Runs To Hug Rooney During Match

Former Manchester United player, Wayne Rooney was hugged by a pitch-invading Manchester United fan during his second debut for Everton in Tanzania ....The Tanzanian fan clearly didn't want to accept that the 31-year-old was no longer a Manchester United player during a pre-season friendly match today.

The supporter, who

Fatima Iliasu Graduates With 1st Class From University Of Surrey, UK

Fatima Iliasu, from Kano has graduated with First Class in Civil Engineering from University of Surrey, UK.




Massive respect! Congrats to her!

"I Fasted 29 Days With Muslims " - Christian Nigerian Lady Reveals

A Nigerian Christian lady has got herself trending online after claiming she fasted for 29 days just to prove that Christians and Muslims are the same. The lady who was filmed holding a bible and a Muslim prayer beads shared the trending footage yesterday to mark the the Eid al-fitr celebration and the end of the Ramadan fast.

Hotel Employee Steals Laptops 24 Hours After Employment

A 29 year old new employee of a hotel arrested for stealing two Laptops just 24hours after he was employed to work in the hotel The suspect was reported to have visited the hotel in the early hours of Friday 23rd of June in a bid to seek for

Former child star from 'Ghostbusters II' dies at age 28

His twin brother Will,posted that he had suffered from "schizoaffective disorder."

Multiple Suicide Bombings Rock University Of Maiduguri

The University of Maiduguri on Sunday night came under a series of attacks as suicide bombers detonated their explosives at different locations including the security office where two lives were reportedly lost.

The Borno Police Public Relations Officer, Victor Isukwu, had, at about 12 midnight, confirmed the incident on a WhatsApp platform managed by his office, but only gave sketchy details of casualties recorded.

“Let’s not speculate

Sauce Kid Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Stealing $15,000

Nigerian rapper, Sauce Kid a.k.a Sinzu, who relocated to the United States, seems to be in 'hot soup' as he bagged a 2 year jail sentence for stealing $15,388 using stolen credit card numbers in Boise and Meridian.

The rapper who has been said to be Dammy Krane's role model, According to the charge, reportedly stole bank card numbers

Don Jazzy Drools Over Linda Ikeji's Photo

Mavin's Boss, Don Jazzy, who has always got us all thinking something might between him and celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji, and even went ahead to pull a stunt after Adesua Etomi and Banky W's engagement announcement went viral, is at again.

Don Jazzy, who reposted a beautiful photo of Linda taken by TY Bello, captioned it, 'When you're fine you're fine abeg'.

Olajumoke Orisaguna Launches Her Reality Show

Breadseller turned star,Olajumoke stepped out for the launch of her reality show today in this intricately designed dress. 

D'banj Pictured With Blac Chyna And Bernice Burgos In Los Angeles

Singer, Dbanj was pictured with American model/entrepreneur, Blac Chyna and Tl's rumored side chick, Bernice Burgos in Los Angeles for his album listening party.

Burn Survivor, Ikendawg Releases Half Nude Photos To Promote Body Positivity

Burn survivor, IkenDawg, has taken to Instagram to share half nude photos to promote body positivity. According to him, he decided to do a Calvin Klein Photo shoot himself and set a platform for people that feels low self-esteem when it

Olukayode Mobolaji Oluwasona Graduates With 5.0 CPGA In Poland

Olukayode Mobolaji Oluwasona, another young Nigerian has again made academic history in far away Poland, graduating with a Cummulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0 in Computer Technology from the University of Computer Sciences and Skills, Lodz, Poland, Vanguard reports.

Already leading in first class from his first semester examinations in Babcock University, 20-year old Olukayode Mobolaji Oluwasona, was among the 17 outstanding students of Babcock University that left Nigeria at the beginning of their 200-level programme in 2014

Family House Where Evans’ Wife Lived Before She Got Married

Evans In- laws Cry Out: ‘He charmed our sister’

•The story of their harrowing poverty

By Vincent Ujumadu

AN interaction with Mr. Chukwuemeka Okoye, brother-in-law of the suspected notorious kidnapper, Mr Chidumeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a Evans, in the sleepy village of Awo-Oraifite in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra State, gave an impression of a family in abject poverty. Chukwuemeka told Sunday Vanguard that his parents had 13 children, saying all of them had to struggle to make ends meet by engaging in menial jobs. It was, therefore, not surprising that Uchenna, Evans’ wife and the last of the 13 children, had to get married very early so as to leave the poor environment.

Governor Umahi Lays Foundation For 5,000 Houses For Less Privileged

Gov. Umahi in collaboration with the Africa Nations Development Programme yesterday laid the foundation for the construction of 5,000 housing units for the less privileged people at Umuobuna, Etiti Uburu, Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State..

The two-bedroom 5,000 housing unit will have facilities such as, schools, police stations, market and hospital.

D'banj Shades Don Jazzy In New Tweet.

Boss of db records and "it is not a lie" star Dbanj Shades his former label partner Don-jazzy saying he (Jazzy) still begs Dbanj in his heart.

He replied a tweeter user saying

Are you also on a Payroll? Even @Donjazzy knows in his heart he is begging me.. You madt bruh? Lol.. jazzy come carry ur people o

Juliet Ibrahim flaunt Her New Hair Style In New Photos

Nollywood Actress Juliet Ibrahim have decided to cut hair.She looking gorgeous in new hair cut style

E-money Rock With Kcee In His Millions Worth Luxury Truck

Kcee and Emoney chilling out in their luxury truck..video below

"No To Biafra, Yes To One Nigeria" Campaigners Holding A Rally

My fellow Nigerians lets unite and save this country

Check Out The Inscription On The T Shirts Of This Father And Son

The inscription on the T Shirts of this father and son is quite funny, but very brilliant. The photo is trending at the moment on net… Nice!