Davido, Phyno for biggest Lagos concert ‘3 Thrones’

Adeleke David; popularly known as Davido alongside wordsmith; Phyno have been revealed to be the headliners at the highly anticipated upcoming concert; ‘3 Thrones’ set to hold on the 23rd of October 2016 at EKO Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos.



The announcement which came as posts on Social media has since made the rounds with several fans of both artistes expressing their excitement.

 The concert is revealed to have three headliners which are referred to as “kings” and they are prepared to occupy three thrones at the concert, hence the name ‘3 Thrones Concert’.

 DJ Jimmy Jatt and DJ Neptune have been unveiled as ‘The Guardians’ of the thrones. However, the third headliner hasn’t been revealed so far as fans continue to hanker for the third revelation. 

Speaking on the choice of these artistes, one of the organizers, Adetoro Suleiman had this to say; “After careful consideration, Phyno and Davido were meticulously selected by the team owing to their undeniable eminence and the impact they’ve made in the Nigerian music industry and Africa at large.

 These are individuals who are hardworking and have put Nigeria on a pedestal through their art over the years. 

So far; two of them have been revealed – the last king will be revealed in due time.

 This is a concert that will be talked about for years!” ‘3 Thrones Concert’ promises to be an unforgettable experience as it is said to be the biggest concert Nigeria will ever experience.

Two men walk around totally naked in Abuja, shake hands, exchange pleasantries & then attack a car (watch the bizarre video)

The bizarre video was reportedly shot in Abuja on Saturday Sept. 17th. It happened at 4th Avenue in Gwarimpa, Abuja. The video shows the naked men pacing about, then the shook hands and started walking in same direction with their hands over their shoulders, then a car pulls over to talk to them and the men attacked the person/people inside the car.

 Does anyone know what happened? The men were reportedly later arrested. Please watch the video after the cut...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BKnrvigBLFn/

Rapper Kid Cudi is having a mental breakdown..his babymama got a restraining order against him

Last week, rapper Kid Cudi called out Kanye West and Drake and made a few bizarre statements. It's now being reported that he's having a difficult time right now. According to reports, Kid Cudi s in the midst of a mental breakdown - caused by mental health issues and drugs.

His baby mama is now so scared of him, she got a restraining order against him.

Below is what is being reported:

Cudi allegedly texted her in excess of 168 messages – between August 11th and 14th – in which he threatened to call child services on her and that he was going to “send the guy to stand by my house” and that she was “so gross and sick n the head” and “ain’t sh*t” and he was going to serve her with legal papers because he was seeking sole custody of their daughter.

Jacqueline says the rapper demanded parenting time with their daughter during time that she already informed him she would be spending with their child. She claims despite him being in Chicago for Lollapalooza, he never contacted her to see their child.

She says that he also threatened to go to the news and contact outlets and even threatened that he would create a Twitter hashtag “Justice for Vada” (his daughter’s name) and would blast it on social media for months and even make t-shirts. She explains his previous negative tweets about her have caused his millions of fans to suggest violence against her.

She accuses him of threatening her for no reason and says he berates and mocks her. He sent messages calling her a “fat f*ck”, “*sshole” and told her.

Cudi also demanded that his daughter not have any photos taken unless she was onstage at his concert. Further, when she went to her father’s funeral in Ohio, he sent a series of messages about Vada having played Pokeman with her older cousin to which he said “Vada hanging around a bunch of white people is not what I want either” and “Vada don’t look like anyone in your family.”

She told him the messages were insensitive and hurtful, to which he called her too sensitive. Jacqueline accuses the rapper of not even exercising his parenting time and when he does, he doesn’t follow the court order.

A judge granted Jacqueline an order of protection against Kid Cudi which will stay in effect until August 18th 2017.

Paralympian with no arms plays Ping Pong with his mouth

The Olympics offered up some truly inspirational moments—and some rather embarrassing ones, too. 

But for every drunken Ryan Lochte fairy tale or safety oversight or shameful officiating decision, there was someone overcoming incredible odds, tying the knot, or doing the unthinkable.

 But no Olympian is even half as inspiring as Paralympian Ibrahim Hamato of Egypt.

 At the age of 10, Hamato lost both his arms in a train accident.

 Now 41, he’s a nationally ranked Para table tennis player competing in the Rio Paralympics; he uses his mouth to hold his paddle and his foot to toss the ball in the air for his serve.

Davido Overthrows Tanzania’s Diamond Platinumz as Africa’s Instagram King

ABUJA – Award-winning Nigerian music craftsman and hitmaker Davido (David Adedeji Adeleke) is Africa’s new king on instagram with a lucky 2.9 million followers which makes him unseat Tanzanian hitmaker Diamond Platnumz, Naseeb Abdul Juma, who commands 2.7 million supporters.

 Nigeria’s Wizkid, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, comes on strongly on the heels of Diamond Platinums with 2.5 Million followers to boot. Another Nigerian vocalist, lyricist, entertainer, and performer Tiwa Savage, Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, swoops into case a clean 2.3 million instagram devotees. 

Closing the top 5 list, Nigerian multi award winning producer, Don Jazzy, Michael Collins Ajereh, has a cool 2.2 million adherents monitoring him on Instagram.

Must Watch: Teaser trailer for Adegbonmire’s ‘Marriage Contract’

Love goes wrong when a man decides to marry for affluence in this startling movie titled ‘Marriage Contract”. Produced and directed by Adeyemi Adegbonmire, Marriage Contract is about a man, who after his wife’s death resolute to spoiling his only daughter silly, as a symbol of love to the late wife.

 He realises afterwards that the child was becoming useless at the passing of each day and decides to make a turn around by introducing a born again into her life.



The movie also depict the life of a young born again Christian who was confronted with the challenges of life and was determined to compromise. Shot in Lagos Nigeria, the movie stars; Toyin Aimakhu, Funsho Adeolu, Adeyemi Adegbonmire, Joke Muyiwa, Poju Oparanti, Yetunde, Sumbo,Jumoke Elegbede, Oluwasanmi Sknington, Bidemi Afolabi and a host of others.watch the tralier below:
https://youtu.be/TgPtHN4zl_0

I did not sell my body to become beauty queen — Ayanfe falana

Ayanfe Falana is the Head Queen of the Most Beautiful Girl in Eko Beauty Pageant sponsored by Ereon Pageantry. The Ekiti State-born 19-year-old political science student of the University of Lagos shares her experience on how she became a beauty queen. Excerpts:

•Ayanfe Falana

Have you always nursed the idea of being a beauty queen? Being a beauty queen is something I had always wanted to be. It is like a dream come true. It was something I wanted to do right from when I was in high school. I wanted to be a model. I wanted to give back to the society. Being a beauty queen can give me the platform to do what I want to do.

Why beauty queen? You could have chosen to be something else… I have always loved cat walking. I would stand in front of the mirror to do cat walk and act like a queen. So I knew modeling was something I had always wanted to do. Wanting to be a beauty queen was something I wanted to be right from when I was a child.

 Growing up, was this something your parents encouraged? With my two parents being in the ministry, I can imagine what a lot of people would have thought. My parents being enlightened helped me a lot because, if they were not enlightened, they would not have allowed me do it. They knew I was passionate about it, so they had to give me their support.

Did you think you stood a chance of winning the MBGE Pageantry? I am a positive thinker. Even if I knew I was not going to be among the top five, I was never going to think negatively. I always told myself that the other contestants may look more beautiful, but it was not just about beauty and I am not a dullard, so I would not give up. Besides, I am a prayerful person; so looking at those other contestants, I felt they had one head like me; so why couldn’t I win?

 Why did you choose MBGE as opposed to other pageants? I chose MBGE because it was available at that point. My friends told me about it; so I did my research online. I loved the fact that it promotes African culture. Every contestant had to represent her state, so it gave me a platform to represent my state which I did. It is not the kind of pageant that has to do with wearing bikini.

What was your parents reaction when you told them you were going for this pageant…? Their reaction was not really so bad because, for me, it was a dream come true. All they had to do was to tell me, be careful. That if I thought this was not going to work, I should not go for it. A bikini pageant has never been my thing and they knew it. So all they had to do in the long run was to give me their support.

 Coming into the competition and seeing your counterparts, did you ever think you stood a chance? Even if I knew I was not as beautiful or as outspoken as the others were, I wouldn’t give myself a chance to wear myself down. Not until the very point I would have heard I was not the winner would I have given up. So, looking at the contestants did not freak me because I knew what it took and that was why I was there. If I knew I was not capable, I would not have contested. I looked at them and looked at myself, I knew I had what it takes.

 What was unique about MBGE? MBGE Pageant is trademarked. I would not want to go for a pageant that is not going to stand. I love what they are promoting. All of these encouraged me to go for the pageant. With most pageants, people believe being a beauty queen means you coming out half clad. They want to see your shape but that should not be what is important in pageantry. MBGE now coming out to say you do not have to be naked to win makes it unique.

What were the criteria used in selecting the winner? For the judges, it was 50, while for the camp, it was also 50. The characters of contestants played a big role in what was used to judge us. Many of the judges knew what went on in camp, so, looking at the contestants come out on the run way and answering the questions correctly did not give us all the points because we were also graded right from when we were in camp.

If you do not possess the character of a leader, then you cannot be a queen. You do not know how to talk politely, your manners of approach is nothing to write home about, a lot of the other contestants felt proud and these were all things that were taken into consideration in camp. What made you stand out from the other contestants? I stood out because I was on my best behaviour right from when we were in camp. I had to follow the criteria. I was as open as I could be to every body and as active as I could be. I followed instructions and answered my questions correctly.

 How have you been able to cope? I have been trying to cope well seeing that this is what I signed up for. There may be tough times ahead but I know these are things I will cross when I get there.

What would you like your successor to remember you for …. I would not want to be like a president that makes promises and cannot fulfil them. I want to be a queen who will make a difference. I have things I am really going to be focused for. I also want to throw out opportunities out there. If you fail, try again.

All pageants are not the same. You do not have to sell your body to be a beauty queen. I did not sell my body to be a beauty queen. If it does not work, try again. Pet projects…… My main focus will be on orphanages. There are rich orphanages and poor ones which people do not even remember.

 Orphanages are meant for people to go and adopt children but right now people do not even want to go there either because of the poor state of the orphanages or the bureaucracy involved.

 How can the government be of help in sustaining beauty pageants? A lot of these pageants are not duly registered yet they get funding’s from government. Whereas pageants that go through the right channels in ensuring that they are properly registered and have trade marks are not acknowledged. These are issues government needs to address so they can step in and give assistance to those pageants which have trade marks.

What is the MBGE Pageant all about? MBGE is an acronym for Most Beautiful Girl in Eko . It is a non-bikini pageant. The main objective is to promote and preserve Africa culture for future generations. Pageants that promote western cultures and bikini are from Europe and United States. Many Nigerian pageants that do not have trade mark copy western and bikini pageants which is unAfrican and are now retracing their steps by promoting Africa. It is all about enlightenment and exposure.

Photos: Female robbery suspect stripped after she and partners in crime took N2m from a man in Port Harcourt

According to Blest Umoren who shared the photos on Facebook, the robbery suspects were nabbed after they collected N2 million from a man along Cottage Hospital, Roumubiakani, Port Harcourt.

Basic Education: Commissioner emphasises periodic training of teachers

The Enugu State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uche Eze, has stressed the need for constant and periodic training of teachers toward the development of basic education system in the state. 

The commissioner said this in an interview in Enugu on Wednesday. He said that the training would expose teachers to the various teaching techniques and skills.

 Eze added that the government would soon send teachers to the Nigeria Teachers Institute (NTI) for retraining so as to improve their knowledge and skill, in conformity with modern day realities. He also stressed the need to motivate teachers in order to enhance their efficiency, boost their moral and enthrone competition among them.

 He noted that “it is widely said that any system without reward will not bring out the best among the manpower that make up the system. “Government must pay attention to rewarding teachers as this will encourage them in the task of impacting knowledge to our children.

 “The issue of welfare packages to teachers, especially those in basic education can never be overemphasized.” 

The commissioner said that the state government had concluded arrangements for prompt payment of teachers’ salaries and allowances so as to avoid incessant industrial action that characterised basic education in some parts of the country.

 Eze also said that the state government would ensure that those due for promotion were elevated immediately without delay and their retirement should not be delayed in any form. 

“This will go a long way in encouraging those that are still in active service to restore sanity in our basic education system,” he said. He pointed out that one of the greatest problems facing basic education was inadequate funding, adding that currently, the federal and state governments had been collaborating with the Universal Basic Education Board to fund schools through counterpart fund.

 He said that the local government areas had been providing educational materials like chalk, pen, pencil, writing materials and some science text books for various schools.

 Eze emphasised the need for efficient management of funds and support provided by these government agencies in order to improve the standard and quality of teaching in the country.

 According to him, heads of basic education boards should be held responsible for any misappropriation of fund and support provided by government. Government on its own part, should evolve appropriate measures to monitor and sanction erring school heads to serve as deterrent to others.

Police arrest man for killing woman, son

The police in Jigawa on Wednesday said it had arrested a 30-year- old man, Haruna Barde, for allegedly killing a 70-year -old woman and her son in Jahun Local Government Area of the state. 

The Police Public Relations Officer (PRRO), Alhaji Jinjiri Abdu, confirmed the arrest in Dutse, saying that the incident occurred on Sept. 13 at about 10.30 p.m. 

in Nahuce village of Harbo town in Jahun Local Government Area. Abdu said that the victims were 70-year-old Zainab Abubakar and her 50-year-old son, Hassan Abubakar.

 He added that “yes, on Sept. 13, we received a report around 10.30 p.m. that one Haruna Barde of Nahuce, Harbo town in Jahun, allegedly attacked one Zainab Abubakar with machete. 

“The 30-year-old Barde also attacked the woman’s son, Hassan Abubakar, who tried to save her.

 “Upon reception of the report, our men immediately arrived at the scene, rescued and took the victims to hospital and arrested the suspect. “However, the woman and her son both died minutes later due to injuries they sustained.”

 The police spokesman said corpses of the deceased had since been handed over to their family for burial. He said investigation into the case had commenced, noting that “it is only after investigation that we will know the reason for the attack.” (NAN)

Gunmen attack NTA Onitsha office, burn down building

Suspected gunmen on Wednesday attacked the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) office in Onitsha, Anambra, torching some equipment and Star Times section in the premises. 

Acting Manager of the station, Mr Chris Nwigwe, told newsmen in Onisha that the incident occurred at about 1.40 a.m. “Some armed men tried to attack the staff on duty but only succeeded in burning down the Star Times building,” he said, adding that no life was lost in the attack.

 An eyewitness said that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was planted at the security post of the station, while tyres were set around the premises to set the station ablaze.

 “There was a gun duel between the armed men and policemen who are manning the office. “They managed to burn down the Star Times office while the fire was later put out with the help of people around.

 “This type of incident has never happened,” the source said. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Sam Okaula, who visited the scene with the Anti-Bomb Squad to evacuate the explosive device, confirmed that three suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident.

 He said that investigation had begun to unravel the reason for the attack. Okaula lauded policemen manning the office for their bravery, saying that their quick intervention prevented loss of lives and destruction of more property in the attack.

 He warned people against taking laws into their hands, and assured that the police would get to the root of the incident.

 “Those who take laws into their hands should be ready to face the repercussion,” he stressed, adding that the suspects would be prosecuted in court after investigation was concluded. Three police patrol vans had been stationed in front of the station to beef up security. (NAN).

Glo’s Professor Johnbull episode 8 :Comedian AY gets bashed by KOK for indecent dressing

Popular comedian, Ayo Makun (AY), and actress Queen Nwokoye earned the fury of Nollywood great Kanayo O. Kanayo (KOK) in Episode 8 of the Globacom-sponsored drama series, Professor Johnbull.

 Nwokoye who plays the role of KOK’s daughter was in an unusual position as she was upbraided by his father, a rare occurrence in the sitcom. She incurred his anger for fraternizing with “ill-dressed” AY who made a cameo appearance in the episode dedicated to exposing indecent dressing in the society.

KOK who stars as moralistic Professor Johnbull was shocked to find his daughter in his son, Churchill’s room with AY, who played the role of Dudus, a mobile cloth seller. 

He was wearing his trousers half way on his thighs in the name of the fashion craze called “sagging”. “What I frown at, you should frown at”, he told Elizabeth who tried to explain she was attracted to AY and just loved his company.

 Her pleas to be allowed to “hang out” with him only elicited further rejection from her father. “He is nothing but a common itinerant, nomadic cloth merchant. He is an irresponsible young man”. With that, the professor banished AY from his house.

 “I don’t want to see him anywhere within 20 kilometres radius and circumference of my house,” he declared with the tone of finality. “Please, he just wants to take me out. Let me convince myself that he is either good or not good for me. 

Please, please,” she begged the father. Professor Johnbull later acceded to Elizabeth’s request to go out on a dinner date with Dudus. The outcome of the date proved the professor right in his stand that people are addressed the way they dress. 

Dudus was thoroughly embarrassed as he could not pay the bill, having lost his purse. His pleas fell on deaf ears as the restaurant attendant insisted on collecting her money, declaring she would not be fooled by AY’s “what’s up” antics. 

 Elizabeth returns home sobbing, confessing to her dad that she should have listened to his advice not to go out with somebody who dressed irresponsibly by exposing his underwear in the name of sagging. She admitted that if Dudus had dressed decently to the restaurant, his story of his misplaced purse would have been believed

Kids take on Made-in-Nigeria cars on KSDT show

Nigeria’s most children-friendly telecommunications company, Etisalat, at the weekend returned with the episode three of the ongoing season two of the popular Children TV series, Kids Say the Darndest Things.

And like what has become the intriguing fashion of the show, viewers were treated to a full dose of entertainment and hilarity from unscripted views and opinions from the kids on a number of social issues like lifestyles, relationships among siblings, etc.


•Sean, Rejoice and Nemi with Tony on stage

Show host, Tony Okungbowa had wanted to buy a car, but could not make up his mind on which brand to go for.

 He decided to seek some professional advice from his guests, the trio of Nemi, Rejoice and Sean, but his request threw up a collection of bemusing responses and suggestions, expectedly though. Nemi, a seven years old boy advised him to consider the beauty in his choice, an opinion also echoed by nine years Rejoice. 

For Sean, he could go for any brand of his choice except that he had to ensure it did not come with any defect. Not done with his earlier suggestion, Nemi also advised him to also consider ‘a car that can drive itself’ preferably made in China.

 His advice was quite startling particularly to Rejoice who stared at him unbelievably. Tony’s attempted probe of a possibility of finding such a car in the country and his insistence on buying a made-in-Nigeria car opened a new worldview into the lives of the panelists and their relationships with history.

 The audience had a moment of laughter when the kids unanimous mentioned to Tony that such car brands like Land Rover, Ford, Toyota, GMC, Honda and Nissan among others were made in Nigeria.

Beyonce is the only celeb to make Fortune 2016 list of Most Powerful Women

When I call her king Beyonce, some people get mad...lol. She actually clocked at no. 51 on the list of Fortune 50 female CEOs and business tycoons. They couldn't leave her out! Go here for the full list.

BOBBY SHMURDA Cops Plea in Murder Conspiracy Case ... 7 YEARS IN PRISON

Bobby Shmurda just pled guilty in his murder conspiracy case.

Shmurda, has been jailed since December 2014 in a case where more than 15 defendants were charged with various crimes, including murder, attempted murder and drug dealing.

The rapper was originally charged with conspiracy to commit murder and several weapons and drug charges associated with gangs.

According to the deal, Shmurda pled to conspiracy to possess weapons and possession of a weapon. The other charges were dismissed, and he'll get 7 years in prison and 5 years probation.

The semi-good news, Bobby's been behind bars for 20 months ... so he'll get credit for that.



A TMZ producer was in court, and heard Shmurda's lawyer speak with his client and other defendants, imploring them to take the deal because they'd never get a sympathetic jury and they were facing life in prison.

Shmurda's case became a cause celebre, where other rappers were calling for his release.

Wiz Khalifa is not here for Amber Rose's threesome sexacape

Lol. Looks like he's mad his baby mama had a threesome..she mentioned that she had sex with another woman and a man and didn't like it and would seek rebound sex with ex, Wiz.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner get stuck in elevator, panic

On Thursday, Kendall and Kylie Jenner suffered a traumatic ordeal. The ladies were riding in an elevator during New York Fashion Week when tragedy struck. The large metal freight elevator got stuck, trapping them and pals Jordyn Woods and Hailey Baldwin inside.

Naturally, they did the only thing they could think to do -- they opened Snapchat and documented the experience for Kylie's millions of followers. Her fans were able to see the progression from mild amusement to sheer panic.

"So my worst nightmare just happened. We are stuck in the elevator," Kylie narrated one clip while laughing.

Kendall got proactive, trying to fix the door while Kylie showed off her elevator outfit -- a blue mini-dress that she paired with a high blonde ponytail (in case you were wondering).

"I never thought this would actually happen to us," Kylie lamented, distraught by the group's predicament.

Things took a dark turn when the girls realized that supermodel Kendall had eaten their only food -- a Nature Valley granola bar.

"So the only food, we don't know how long we're going to be here, but all the f**king food, you ate it all," Kylie attacked Kendall.

Luckily, they did not have to resort to cannibalism as the fire department arrived just in time to save the day.

The girls got out, snapped a group pic with the first responders, and went on their way. Kylie even poked fun at the situation, posting some paparazzi pics of herself exiting the building with the caption: "Fresh out the elevator like."

The ladies didn't appear too traumatized by the ordeal. Shortly after her heroic escape, Kylie hit the town with her longtime love, Tyga.

To quote Beyonce, "Of course sometimes s**t goes down when there's a billion dollars in the elevator."

AY’s 30 days in Atlanta makes 2017 Guinness World Records

AY

30 days in Atlanta, a movie by popular stand-up comedian, Ayo Makun, aka AY, has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records. According to AY, the movie which featured top actors, Ramsey Noah, Richard Mofe Damijo, Desmond Elliot, Princess Chineke, Majid Michael and a host of others, was officially recognized by the 2017 Guinness World Records as one of the films with the highest domestic gross in the territories of Bollywood, Nollywood and Hollywood.

$3 million in jewels missing from Drake, Future tour bus

May 23, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Recording artist Drake celebrates after Toronto Raptors score a basket in a 105-99 win over Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.


Phoenix police say $3 million worth of jewelry was taken from a tour bus belonging to rappers Drake and DJ Future the Prince.

Police Sgt. Vince Lewis says the theft occurred Tuesday night at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in downtown Phoenix, where the men were performing.

According to investigators, a suspect entered the bus between 10 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. and removed a briefcase containing the jewelry.

Lewis says police do not disclose the identities of burglary victims but confirmed the jewelry did not belong to Drake.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The "Hotline Bling" rapper and Future are in the middle of their "Summer Sixteen" concert tour.

'Our country is going to hell': Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton differ over national security issues

Donald Trump and Hilarry Clinton on Tuesday night differed on their national security plans for USA if elected into office.


Clinton accused Donald Trump of insulting America's veterans and pressing dangerous military plans around the globe, seeking to undercut his appeal to service families in Southern voting battlegrounds while Trump declared "our country is going to hell" because of policies made by Clinton



A cool, calms and calculated Donald Trump said he'll ask NATO members to pay their bills and also 'respectfully' ask countries like Saudi Arabia, South Korea, German, Japan and others to pay for the tremendous security the United states provide to them. He also said he will seek to increase number of US troops and develop the U.S missile defense system, saying cyber security is at it's lowest in the U.S and that America needs to be many steps ahead of enemy countries and ISIS.

BREAKING: Apple unveils iphone 7, 7 plus

Apple on Wednesday unveiled two upgraded versions of its iconic iPhone, in a move aimed at capturing more consumers in an increasingly saturated global smartphone market.


The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, with new camera.


One new feature — which may upset some consumers — is the removal of the headphone jack, requiring audio to be delivered via Apple’s proprietary “lightning” connector or by wireless.

 “From the start we designed lightning to be a great audio connector,” Apple vice president Phil Schiller told the unveiling event.

 “We are taking the headphones in iPhone 7 and 7 Plus to lightning, and including them in the box with the device. We have also made an adaptor, which will be included in the box as well.

NCC seals Nokia office for illegal operation

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday sealed the office of Nokia-Alcatel located in Lekki, Lagos for operating without license. 

The Head of Enforcement Unit, NCC, Mr Salisu Abdul, while speaking with newsmen shortly after the sealing in Lagos, said that the company had been operating without license for years.

 Abdul said that during one of the commission’s monitoring activities, the team discovered that the company had not obtained the requisite authorisation to render services.

He said that Nokia-Alcatel was involved in equipment manufacturing, supply and installation therefore it could have obtained the “Sale and Installation’’ license.

 According to him, the license, which barely cost N2 million will give Nokia the authority to operate wireless transmission, manufacturing and sale of equipment, among others.

 He said that after notifying the company for the need to be licensed, it only applied for the license about three months ago, but did not complete the process. ”

As a matter of fairness and transparency, we decided to pay them a visit, and we however discovered that they only applied for license about three months back and are yet to complete the process for the license. ”

Basically, we have decided to seal off the premises of Nokia until it obtains the requisite authorisation. ”The NCC is the sole regulator of the telecom sector in Nigeria and one of our functions is the issuance of telecom licenses. ”

It is criminal for any service provider to operate in the country without license. We have sealed the office until they comply,” Abdul said. He said that Nokia-Alcatel had been operating in the country for some years now, and had failed to obtain license.

 According to him, there may be attendant consequence for the infraction as the company may be fined before its office will be opened for business. ”

We have to charge them based on the number of years they have operated without license. We will use our discretion to charge them,” he said.

Smartphone sent into sky for record attempt

A Smartphone attached to a balloon took to the skies on Monday in an attempt to set a record for the highest live stream from such a device.

 The Huawei “Honour 8 phone’’ was attached to a weather balloon also carrying a camera and other equipment, and set off from the SSC esrange Space Centre in northern Sweden.

view the pictures of the phone below:

The balloon was expected to burst at an altitude of 30,000 meters (98,425 ft) with the device, then making its way back down by parachute. Peter Lundkvist of Huawei Technologies, Sweden said the balloon reached 18,421 meters before bursting.

 “Hopefully, Guinness (World Records) will accept this as a world record in highest Smartphone live streaming,” he said

National Assembly reconvenes Sept. 20

Abuja – The National Assembly Management on Tuesday announced the postponement of resumption date for Senate and House of Representatives from Sept. 13 to Sept. 20.

 Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Omolori, in a statement, requested all lawmakers to resume sitting on the rescheduled date. The National Assembly had on July 21 proceeded on a seven-week recess to resume on Sept. 13.

“This is to inform all Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the National Assembly that resumption date of both Houses in plenary has been rescheduled from Sept. 13, 2016 to Sept. 20, 2016.

 “All distinguished Senators and Honourable Members are by this notice, requested to resume sitting in plenary on Tuesday,’’ the statement said.

Drake and Young Thug show support for Lil Wayne after he disses Cash Money on stage

Lil Wayne got support from both Drake and Young Thug following his retirement rumors over the weekend. Drake brought out Lil Wayne at his Summer Sixteen tour in Houston, Texas on Sunday night, September 4.

 During the show, Lil Wayne addressed his beef with his record label (cash money) owner Birdman, when he said 'F**k cash money (read here)

Following the concert, Drake took to social media to show his support for Lil Wayne. Alongside a photo of Weezy's hand holding a white cup, he wrote:
"The boss @liltunechi. We are fighting until you get yours. Freedom to drop music and peace of mind.

I don't know what these other weirdos are on with all the side talks but I know you gave me a shot and all I can ever do with the rest of my life is return the favor. YOUNG MONEY FOREVER," he wrote alongside a photo of Weezy's hand holding a white cup.

Drake then added another photo of Lil Wayne along with caption, "REVENGE."



Young Thug also gave his support for Weezy on Twitter. his tweets below..

Buhari at APC campaign rally in Benin

President Buhari attends Edo State APC Gubernatorial Grand Finale Campaign Rally in Benin City Edo State on 6th Sep 2016

36 year old neighnor abducts 11-month-old baby from sleeping mum and rapes her for 2hours in jungle

An 11 month old baby was on Friday allegedly abducted from her mum who was sleeping in a make shift shelter at the police housing complex in Delhi, India and raped by her 36 year old neighbour for two hours in a nearby jungle leaving the toddler unconscious.

Police officials from the Vikaspuri region arrived on Friday night around 11pm and found the baby unconscious then rushed her to the intensive care unit at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital.

An official said:

“The girl was bleeding profusely. Doctors at the hospital have said that her condition is serious. The police team was helped by the recovery of the mobile phone to track the location of the accused. We traced him to the labour camp.”
The suspect when caught by police, reportedly admitted that he abducted the child.

Police said to Times of India:
“He said he then took her to the bushes beside a drain and raped her for nearly two hours.”
The man has been charged with rape and is being held in Tihar Jail.

The child’s father told police:
“I was horrified to see my daughter’s condition. Her clothes were torn and she had nail marks all over the body. The severe injuries might have a lifelong impact on her health.”

Source: Times of India

CPC probes Resort Savings & Loans Limited over alleged diversion of deposits, loans

The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has began probe operations of Resort Savings and Loans Limited (RSL) over allegations of diversion of depositors’ monies and mortgage loans, following inundated complaints from the bank’s customers to the council.


D-G, CPC, Mrs. Dupe Atoki

 The Director General of the CPC, Mrs. Dupe Atoki in Abuja on Monday, said the Council is determined to investigate the operations of the company as well as engage in other legal steps in line with its enabling law with a view to protecting the consumers of the services of the primary mortgage company.

Photos: Man allegedly commits suicide by jumping from the rooftop of a building in Apapa, Lagos

A man allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the roof top of Kamar Kazum Plaza in Apapa, Lagos to his death. We can't confirm this report yet and the Facebook user Rabiu Biyora, who posted it didn't say when or where the incident happened but someone in the comment section mentioned the location above. What he wrote in Hausa after the cut...*Viewer discretion advised*



Rayuwa Sai Ana Hakuri.......
Rashin Fahimta tare da rashin hakuri ya sanya wannan mutumin yayi yjnkurin kashe kansa, ta hanyar fadowa daga Wanann dogon Benen.....

Amma dai wakilan mu dake wajen sunce bai mutuba har zuwa lokacin da suka aiko mana da rahoton

Lady butchered by ritualists (graphic photos)

There is a popular adage that says ‘all that glitters is not gold’ but many have failed to adhere to this warning as they do not mind risking their lives.


Lady’s head chopped off by suspected ritualists. Just recently the body of a lady was found butchered on the floor in the bush and was reported to have been done by suspected ritualists and yahoo guys. Rumors have it that, the girl was picked up by some yahoo guys for the weekend but unfortunately, she met was murdered.



Other body parts of the lady The area which this crime was committed was not disclosed. 

Ladies beware!

Photos: Nigerian man willingly offers to donate his kidney to a complete stranger whose story he heard of on TV

Muhammad Sani (pictured left) has offered to donate one of his kidneys to a kidney patient, Isa Hamma, whose case he got to know about while watching NTA television's newsline. Isa's kidneys were removed by a doctor at a private hospital in Adamawa state who thought they were tumors.

Facebook user, Mustapha Atiku Ribadu, who has been in the Vanguard of those soliciting for funds for the kidney patient, shared the amazing story on his wall. He wrote

"Muhammad Sani, a graduate of Agricultural engineering from college of agriculture Jalingo is an uncommon man I had ever seen in my live. The young man who is into mining promised one of his kidneys to the patient who lost his kidneys at Jimeta clinic.

 Muhammad Sani told me he got to know the news through NTA newsline and on Facebook which we kept posting. On seeing the news the young man travelled all the way from Kaduna to Yola, his mission is to donate his kidney to the patient whose news he learnt through media only.

I nearly shade tears when I discussed with the young Sani.He is presently lodging in a hotel and ready to travel with the patient tomorrow to Kano and donate his kidney if it matches to that of the patient. Wallahi some of the patient relatives are not ready to donate their kidneys , but Sani apart from contributing financially he is also ready to donate his organ . 

Young Sani hails from Taraba in Muri emirate, his holds HND in Agricultural engineering, he did his mandatory one year NYSC in Sunkani in Taraba state"

Beautiful new photos of Charly Boy’s daughter, Dominique Oputa

Dominique Oputa, daughter of veteran singer Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy, shared these photos on social media. More after the cut.













Photo Credit: MUA: Uzoezi – Makeupjaru / Photography: kurengworkx and yjpcitures

Kogi governor accused of taking $12m loan to buy cars despite owing civil servants salaries

PDP New media director, Deji Adeyanju, made the allegation on twitter this morning. According to him, the state governor, Yahaya Bello, has applied for $12 million from a commercial bank for the purchase of 109 cars.

Thank you for making it easy staying in love with you- Emem Isong's husband says in birthday message to her

Akama Misod, the Cameroonian husband of movie producer, Emem Isong, took to his IG page to shower her with kind words as she turns a year older today. He shared this photo of her while she was still pregnant with their set of twins and wrote

"Happy birthday to my most precious pearl,and thank you for making it easy staying in love with you,for being such a wonderful mother to our kids.

May you know no lack,may you be showered with health,strength ,wealth and prosperity throughout your life.Psalms 91:9 -11 "Because you have made the Lord ,who is my refuge,Even the most High,your dwelling place.

No evil shall befall you.Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;For He shall give His angels charge over you,To keep you in all your ways."All these I pray In Jesus' Mighty Name.Amen @ememisong'. And Emem on the comment section replied "Thank you so much my darling @misods . Je t'aime beaucoup mon Mari".