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25th of May was a very good day for the Badman himself, Teddy A, as he not only dropped his highly anticipated first single after Big Brother Naija (BBA) #Down, but he also had a single release party that was a very huge success.  The event which was held at Tilt Terrace, Lekki, started a little late, but Dee One, who was also the MC /Anchor was there to keep the mood light and also make people laugh. I think he did a good job. Also, there was a DJ on ground who I later learned is the producer behind Teddy's #Down.  The ambience of the place was cozy, and guests enjoyed the cool atmosphere. Some of the ex-housemates who were present to celebrate with Teddy A include Bam Bam, Cee C, Leo DaSilva, Alex, Tobi, Anto, Ifu Enada, Vandora, Khloe just to mention a few. K-Brule opened the show by being the first act to perform. There were a host of others too including Rico Swavey, Omasan just to mention a few. Ebuka Obi Uchendu and The DMW crew were also around to suppor...

Three years down the line, the long arm of the law has caught up with Waheed Abubakar, the husband of a nanny, who abducted three children of her bosses in the Surulere area of Lagos State two days after she was employed via OLX – an online sales portal. The 41-year-old suspect, a commercial tricycle rider, was tracked down at his park in the Ikorodu area of the city by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team. Bearing a pseudonym Mary Adebiyi, the nanny, had fled with the three children aged 11 months, four and six on April 7, 2015 when their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leke Orekoya, were at work. It was reported that she and other members of the kidnap syndicate demanded N15m ransom from the parents. However, a week later, the children were recovered in the Shasha area of Lagos, where they were dumped, while the abductor, whose real name is Funmilayo Adeyemi, was arrested. Adeyemi reportedly confessed to the police to have earlier stolen two kids – Raph...

Evans said that similar charges were already pending before another Lagos court, and as such all the charges should be tried by one judge. The Lagos State Government had brought five fresh charges bordering on conspiracy to kidnap, kidnapping and attempted murder against Evans and three others. The three others are Joseph Emeka, Ugochukwu Nwachukwu and Victor Aduba.  At the resumed hearing of the case on Friday, Counsel to the Evans, Mr Olukoya Ogungbeje informed the court that he had filed a motion on notice to quash all the charge filed against his client. In the motion on notice, Ogungbeje said that ‎all the charges were “grossly defective, repetitive and an abuse of court processes. He stated that the prosecution had earlier filed similar charges and amended charges bordering on kidnapping against the same first defendant pending before the same High Court of Lagos State. ‎In her response to the motion, the State Director for Public Prosecutions (DPP), Ms Titilayo Shitta-Bey...

He said that he had always been careful so that his words would not be misconstrued to suit the purpose of some online news outfits. The versatile artist seemed to have been forced to voice out when he was tagged a wife beater, an appellation which he described as wicked and false. The thespian said that unknown to many of the authors of the write-ups, he has been denied so many endorsement deals. He further challenged anyone who calls him a wife beater to present a proof which shows him battering his wife. He said, “I am aware that if one should search for my name on the internet, most reports that would pop up would be that I am a wife beater but all those things are false. I have just one question to ask the media and public; if truly I am a wife beater, how come there is no proof or evidence to support that fact? We are in the age of social media and if truly I am a wife beater, one of my alleged victims ought to have taken to their social media page to post a picture of bruises...

An  Customary Court  in Orile Agege in Lagos on Thursday dissolved a 25-year-old marriage between Idris Balogun and his wife, Abosede over threat to life and lack of love. The Court President, Mr P.A. Williams, held that the marriage had broken down irretrievably and he had no choice but to dissolve the union. “The marriage between Abosede and Idris Balogun is hereby dissolved, they shall cease to be husband and wife and go their separate ways,’’ he said. The  children were to  remain in their mother’s custody until the Ikeja Family Court says otherwise. “Idris should pay N350, 000 into Abosede’s account to enable her to settle down, ” he said. The petitioner, Idris, 55, had on July 18, 2017 approached the court seeking dissolution of his marriage over threat to life, lack of love and lack of respect. “My wife doesn’t respect me; she once travelled to Dubai with her friends without my permission. “I feel threatened by her moves these days, I am not hap...

Another Summertime is here and it  can be a real strain on your wallet. The sun is out, there are people to see, places to be; Not everything has to cost you an arm and a leg.  Take some time to go through this list of 7 cheap summer activities and make some realistic goals to complete as many as you can. Visit   the zoo Take a road trip Who deos'nt enjoy some rad trip with their friends?! Enjoy the open road with a few friends and take a road trip somewhere–anywhere. Just go out and enjoy the sunshine and be free. Make your own ice cream Who doesn't like them some Ice Cream? Ice cream is a very versatile dessert. Making your own ice cream allows you to create any flavor you want. Parents with little one , this is will be a fun thing to do with your kids. Visit a national park National parks are a great way to explore nature and learn something new about your  surroundings.    Make a summer smoothie H...

A man identified as Mr, Abiodun Adeleye was caught by the enforcement team of the Lagos State Task Force impersonating an official of the agency.  He was arrested under Mile 12 bridge after he had illegally arrested the owner  of a Toyota Camry car and collected N3000 as bribe. Mr. Abiodun Adeleye claimed to have started extorting money from innocent  motorists around ketu to Mile 12 area 10 months ago and that he made  N5000 to N10000 daily from this illegal acts. A Motorola GP 340 security walkie-talkie was recovered from him.  

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 The convict and one Abimbola Osinyemi were arrested by the men of the state police command, Ore Division, over the kidnap of the victim. They were later arraigned on a three-count which included conspiracy to commit a felony, aiding and abetting kidnapping. They had pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the counts preferred against them when it was read to them. The victim, who testified during one of the proceedings, narrated that he was kidnapped on the fateful day when he was on his way home from work by the convict and some other armed persons, who were said to be at large. He testified that his neighbours had rescued him by barricading the road, preventing the hoodlums from taking him away. He said the matter was later reported at the Ore police station. The court admitted some exhibits which included two cartridges, Honda Accord car and the statements of the accused persons and that of the complainant. In his judgment, the judge, Justice O. A Odusola, with the graphic narrat...

The award was made by the leading media house, Bodex Media, a subsidiary of Bodex Group International. The MD/CEO of Bodex Group International, Ms Florence Hungbo, saw the former Governor as an illustrious son of the soil who is worth celebrating. Disregarding the negativity purged by the society, Bodex Media chose rather to celebrate the success of the magnanimous OGD as he is fondly called as his journey up till this moment didnt just happen by the snap of a finger. He faced many obstacles, pitfalls and challenges which have shaped the man he has become. Uncommonly, he strove through the highly competitive field of electro-mechanical engineering at the University of Lagos. His drive for success birthed Kresta Laurel Limited (KLL), a company that started in a small bedroom in Festac, Lagos. This company today is no doubt a leading engineering firm competing side by side with companies across the globe. In 2010, KLL won the African Order Merit in cranes, Institute of Government...

Actor Morgan Freeman has apologised to anyone who "felt uncomfortable or disrespected" by his behaviour after allegations of sexual harassment were made against the 80-year-old. "Anyone who knows me or has worked with me knows I am not someone who would intentionally offend or knowingly make anyone feel uneasy," the actor, now 80, said in a statement sent to The Associated Press by his publicist, Stan Rosenfield. "I apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable or disrespected — that was never my intent." Freeman won the 2005 Oscar for best supporting actor for "Million Dollar Baby." He was nominated four other times, including for "Driving Miss Daisy" and "The Shawshank Redemption," and is renowned for his prolific voiceover work.

Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie addressed the Harvard College Class of 2018 graduates  as part of the annual Class Day celebration on May 23. Members of her family including her parents and brother attended the event. More photos below.  

The Minister of Transportation, disclosed this on Thursday while speaking with journalists after his monthly meeting with representatives of the contractor and inspection tour of the project at Akere town, Ogun State. Amaechi stated, “Concerning the rainfall that is here, the (CCECC) engineers are not quite comfortable with it. But they will do everything technically possible to meet up with the December deadline. “When they were battling to explain to us about the 2018 December completion date, their worry is not the speed of work. Their worry is that natural elements will slow them down.” “The next meeting will take place in Ibadan so that we can also access what has been done from Abeokuta to Ibadan.” Amaechi also spoke on what had been achieved with the hindrances being encountered at the Lagos end of the project, saying, “We are almost nearly resolving the issue of oil and gas pipelines. For the water pipes, the Lagos State Government will come back to us in the next two ...

Using a more dynamic approach to amplify the voices of children in need, a non-profit organization, Child Aid and Sponsorship Awareness Foundation (CASAF) has signed 2018 Big Brother Naija’s Housemate Oluwabamike Olawunmi, “Bambam” as a brand ambassador on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 in Abuja. Clarifying her decision to be associated with CASAF as their sole brand ambassador, the actress and singer explained: “I am very passionate about children and things that concern children. Seeing the impacts that CASAF has made in the last 6 years – reaching out to over 10, 000 less privileged children in 4 out of Nigeria’s 6 geographical locations, I am really excited to come on board as the Brand’s Ambassador.” Ms. Bamike also paid a visit to the Durumi IDP Learning Centre, Area 1, Abuja, where CASAF currently run a FREE EDUCATION Project for Internally Displaced Children. “I am willing to go the extent I can to create a broader awareness about CASAF. The organization’s integrity, transp...