Aliko Dangote Endorses Koko Garri - D'Banj Announces On Instagram

He posted the photo of himself and Aliko Dangote holding his koko garri with caption: “From the Godfather of Agriculture, It’s an honor to have u as a mentor! Thanks for blessing my koko Garri”.

It would be recalled that, D’banj who said he has ventured into Agriculture earlier this year announced in March, the introduction of his own product ‘Koko garri’ at the One Do Agric Campaign launch which held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.

SHOCKING! Ritualists’ Den Uncovered In Lagos, 8 Kidnapped Victims Freed

A ritualists’ den was, yesterday, uncovered at Ogolonto area of Ikorodu Lagos, with at least eight victims, said to have been kidnapped from different parts of the country, rescued.

One of the victims, a 52-year‑old man, who identified himself simply as Onwurah, alleged that his wife had a hand in his kidnap, saying he had spent two years in the enclave.

The den was uncovered following a foiled attempt by a mother of four to take one of her victims, a seven year‑old boy, to the den.

The woman identified as Mrs Rosemary Chukwu, who resides at 33, Omologede Street, behind C&S Primary School, allegedly abducted the seven-year‑old primary school pupil, Emmanuel Emeka, on his way to fetch water from a public well at about 6.30 a.m, Vanguard had learnt.

FIFA Comes Down Heavy On Luis Suarez With Four Months Match Ban

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has reached a decision in the case related to Luis Suárez of Uruguay following an incident that occurred during the FIFA World Cup™ match between Italy and Uruguay played on 24 June 2014.

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided that:

· The player Luis Suárez is regarded as having breached art. 48 par. 1 lit. d of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) (assault), and art. 57 of the FDC (an act of unsporting behaviour towards another player).

Explosion Hits Popular Shopping Mall In Abuja, Many Feared Dead

An explosion has rocked the nation’s capital, Abuja.The explosion, which occurred at a major shopping mall, Emab Plaza, in Wuse 2, Abuja, happened at about 4p.m, an eyewitness said.

The explosion was said to have occurred at the gate of the ever-busy plaza. Many cars are still on fire even as emergency workers are still arriving the scene.

FG Will Not Rest Until Chibok Girls Are Rescued Says Omeri

Coordinator of the National Information Centre, Mr Mike Omeri, Monday said the Federal Government will not rest until the abducted Chibok girls are rescued.

Omeri said the girls taken by dreaded Islamist sect Boko Haram are of utmost importance to the government and the people of Nigeria.

He also disclosed that a notorious terrorist who had led series of attacks against security personnel, Mallam Husaini, died in an encounter between his group and a military convoy on the Jos-Bauchi expressway.

'Controversial' Penalty Sends Cote D'Ivoire Out of Brazil 2014 World Cup

FULL TIME GREECE 2 IVORY COAST 1 

Remarkable finish. Greece might not be an attractive side but they have won me over. They just would not give it up. They defended like tigers, they were dangerous on the break and they hit the woodwork a couple of times. Their fierce shooting from distance was notably impressive. Kalou was so selfish on the break at 1-1 and the Ivorians has paid for his selfishness now.

Brazil 2014: Luis Suarez Bites Again?

Fifa has announced it will open an investigation into allegations Uruguay striker Luis Suarez bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder in Tuesday's World Cup encounter in Natal.

The two clashed late in the Group D fixture which Uruguay went on to win 1-0 to eliminate the Azzurri. Chiellini immediately drew the attention of referee Marco Rodriguez, pulling down his shirt to display his skin. However, no action was taken by the Mexican official.

Pictures and videos of the incident quickly spread on social media and Fifa, the world game's governing body, later confirmed it will look into the matter further.

Brazil 2014: Vincent Enyeama Is No.1 In Goalie Rankings!

Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has been ranked the best goalkeeper so far in the on-going FIFA World Cup by Castrol’s player rating index.

The Lille of France shot stopper who won two Man of the Match awards in Nigeria’s three matches at the last edition of the competition in South Africa 2010 has so far
made eight saves,the most so far by any goalkeeper and is yet to concede a goal in the Eagles two opening games.

Coming second behind Enyeama is Mexico’s Guillermo Ochoa who also hasn’t conceded a goal as well but is ranked second with 9.25 points. While the trio of Jasper Cillessen from the Netherlands (9.04 points), Hugo Lloris (8.86 points)and Claudio Bravo (8.82 points) from Chile all complete the top five.

Keshi Is A Happy Man

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his team after the 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzogovina which almost guarantees his team a Round of 16 qualification.

An Osaze Odemwingie 29th minute goal secured a much needed win for Stephen Keshi’s team and are now within a point of a Round of 16 qualification.

“We showed good character today(after the game early Sunday Nigerian time). I liked what I saw from my players,” Keshi smiled.

Impressive Osaze Says Team Showed Character

Super Eagles match winner against Bosnia-Herzegovina, Osaze Odemwingie has voiced his excitement for playing an important role in the team’s victory over the World Cup debutants.

Nigeria ended Bosnia’s hopes of qualifying for the Round of 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win late Saturday night which almost guarantees them a place in the knock our stages.

It was Odemwingie’s goal in almost four years for the Nigerian national team.

Brazil 2014: Okocha Hails Babatunde; Says He Has Justified His Selection

Former Super Eagles skipper Austin Okocha has unequivocally stated that Volyn winger Michael Babatunde has justified his inclusion in the World Cup squad after his sterling performance against Bosnia.

A 29th minute strike from Stoke City forward Osaze Odemwingie ensured the Eagles bounced back from their goalles draw against Iran to defeat Bosnia by a lone goal – Nigeria’s first win at the World Cup in 16 years.

Okocha revealed that the 21 year old who replaced Victor Moses in the Eagles starting line up is fast becoming the player the team could rely on.

Singer Wishes To Offer Her Virginity To Boko Haram In Exchange For 200 Chibok Girls

Since pop singer and Imo State Peace Ambassador hit stardom, she has never ceased to be a surprise package. She astounded her fans recently when she confided in Showtime that she is a virgin.

At 23, looking hot and rather willing with her liberated personality, her fans found it hard to believe, but Adokiye said it is true and that whoever wants her virginity should be prepared to buy her mother the private jet she long promised her.

INEC Declares Ayo Fayose Winner of Ekiti Polls

Ayodele Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] has won Saturday’s governorship elections held yesterday in Ekiti State, with what appears a landslide.

To emerge winner, Mr. Fayose polled a total of 203,090 votes, winning the highest number of votes in all the 16 Local Government Areas of the state.

Incumbent Governor Kayode Fayemi of the All Progressives Congress [APC], who is his closest challenger, came a distant second, garnering 120,433 votes.

The candidate of the Labour Party [LP], Opeyemi Bamidele, received a paltry 18,135 votes.

Tragedy: RIP!!! Tinsel Star, Fred Ade-Williams Assasinated By Unknown Gunman, Fans Mourn His death

The death of Fred Ade-Williams in MNet TV series, Tinsel, shock fans

Fans of the MNet TV series, Tinsel, are mourning the death of the character, Fred Ade Williams. The character, played by Victor Olaotan, was killed by an unknown gunman in an episode that aired on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.

Ekiti Election: PDP Taking the Lead

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Ward 10 ikere result; unit 007, PDP- 271, APC-81, LP- 6
Unit 008, PDP- 252, APC- 81, LP -10. 

Ekiti Election: Counting Commences In Some Polling Booths

Ballot counting has started in some parts of Ekiti State after the governorship election voting exercise that witnessed large turnout of voters.

Voters  waited patiently after casting their votes in the Saturday election to get the results from their polling booths. They echoed results as ad-hoc officials of the electoral body counted the ballots in Ado Ekit, the capital of the state.

Channels Television’s correspondent, Seun Okinbaloye, reports that it has been a peaceful process with heavy security presence in the state.

Women Go Crazy Online Over Alleged Criminal Photo (See His Pics)

30 year old Stockton California native Jeremy Meeks (pictured above) was arrested on June 18th for the illegal possession of firearms, carrying a loaded firearm in public & criminal street gang activity. Immediately his mugshot was posted on the Stockton Police Department’s Facebook page, people blew up the page, not because they were interested in his crime, but because of his looks, with many calling him the hottest criminal since Robin hood. He was arrested alongside four others but nobody cares about the others, just him. Women are going nuts on Facebook and twitter over his photo.

Fashion Fast Trending Towards Nudity With Introduction of C-String Pants

Some crazes are brief but these briefs are just crazy!

Forget the G-string, the latest thing to be seen in is the C-string… and there really is not much to it.

Looking more like a headband, the briefest of fronts tapers to a wire that tucks between your cheeks and, ahem, holds everything together.

Men are buying them in droves for their wives and girlfriends as an alternative to sensible granny pants.

Women, it has to be said, are not so smitten.

Brazil 2014: Crisis Hits Super Eagles Camp Ahead of Bosnia's Match

Journalist, Kunle Salami confirmed that there is crisis in the Super Eagle's camp in Brazil. He informed that there are three factions in camp; one led by an assistant coach, one led by some players who threaten not to pass the ball to striker Emmanuel Emenike and the last faction is Emmanuel Emenike's sympathisers.

Kefee's Friend Tells About Kefee's Last Moments

A close friend to Kefee explains what happened to the gospel singer in her last days in the US before she went into the coma that led to her death.

He wrote; 

‘So sad, this has got to be one of the saddest moments in my life. There should be some corrections though. She was on a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, but she collapsed and was taken to a hospital in Las Vegas. She died in Vegas but she didn’t die pf pregnancy complications.  I was with her the day before she collapsed. She had been in Los Angeles already. She performed at Gospel Faith Mission House of Testimony on Sunday.

Court Orders House OF Reps to Stop Probe of Petroleum Minister

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the House of Representatives to stop its proposed probe of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), over a N10 billion allegedly spent on aircraft hire.

In a ruling by Justice Ahmed Mohammed on Thursday, the order was to subsist till July 3 when the substantive suit would be heard.

The order came ahead of the plan by the House Committee on Public Accounts to carry out the probe on June 25, 26 and 27, 2014.

Pregnant Woman Hangs Self In Edo

A middle-aged woman in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, Ometere Aduga, has reportedly committed suicide.

The mother of two, who was said to be pregnant, was said to have committed the act by hanging herself with a rope she fastened to a ceiling fan.

Her unclad body was reportedly discovered in her apartment hours after she did not come out of bathroom, where she said she was going.

LATEST on Kefee’s Health: Kefee Needs Devine Miracle to Survive – Doctor

A United States-based Nigerian musician has exclusively informed R that the chances of Kefee getting out of coma is slim as her situation not only requires prayers for survival, but also a miracle as the musician has been diagnosed as having a high blood pressure.

Six-month pregnant Kefee had embarked on a 14-hour flight to Chicago for an event but went into coma, forcing the plane to land in Los Angeles so that she could be urgently attended to.

R source said on Friday that “Kefee surely did not know that she had a high blood pressure before she embarked on the long trip and suddenly went into coma in the air. That she is pregnant has made her situation dicey, so she will need a miracle to survive, a doctor told me”, he said during the phone conversation.

Nollywood Loses Actor Romanus Uchenna Amuta (Natty) & Costumer Lizzy Ogbodo On The Same Day

Veteran actor Romanus Uchenna Amuta, who is popularly known as Natty from the now rested sitcom of the 80s, New Masquerade, has been suffering from partial paralyses and living in complete penury. He died from stroke in the morning of Saturday, June 7.

Later on the same day, Enugu based Nollywood costumer, Lizzy Ogbodo, died from complications from typhoid fever and malaria.

According to a close friend of Lizzy, actress Ejiro Okurame, her neighbour saw her collapsed body on the stairs to her home in Enugu and rushed her to a hospital but her blood pressure was very high.

Christ Embassy Pastor Impregnates Chorister; Family Wants Him To Marry Her Corpse

In a very weird tale, a certain family have demanded that a Pastor from the famous Christ Embassy church married the corpse of their dead daughter.

Read below how ‘The Punch narrates it: -

The family of a 28-year-old woman, Vivian Ndukwu, has demanded that the marriage rites of their late daughter must be performed by a pastor of the Christ Embassy, who has been accused of being responsible for the pregnancy that allegedly led to her death.

Nigerian Army Kills 50 Boko Haram Members In Borno

Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade , Director of Defence Information, on Monday announced that the Nigerian army at the weekend killed about 50 Bomo Haram sect members in a foiled attack on villages in Borno and Adamawa states.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) made this known in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja.

According to the statement, the sect members were on their way to attack selected communities, when they were ambushed by soldiers along Bilta, Borno State, upon receiving intelligence report on the Islamist intention.

Olukolade said the attack was launched at about 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, as the terrorists trooped out of the forest to embark on their mission.