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Army arrests 126 Boko Haram suspects in Borno IDPs camp

• 50% of sufferers are unaware, at higher risk of kidney failure, others • WHO data show only five per cent of deaths in Africa have recorded cause The Nigerian Army yesterday said it had arrested about 126 suspected Boko Haram terrorists at the Internally- Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Damboa, Borno State.It said one of the suspects was with identity (ID) card of a soldier killed by suspected insurgents in a recent attack at Sabon-Gari community of the state. The out-going Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, told journalists in Maiduguri during a farewell visit by Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that the military rounded up the suspects who infiltrated several IDP camps. He said the military got an intelligent report after an attack on Sabon-Gari in Damboa Local Council, Borno State, two weeks ago“Few days ago, we got intelligent report that Boko Haram terrorists were planning to attack Damboa. Thi...

Nurse denies giving Adeleke drug overdose

Mr Alfred Aderibigbe, the nurse who treated Senator Isiaka Adeleke before he died, on Thursday in Osogbo told a coroner inquest that he never administered a drug overdose on the late politician as was reported. Aderibigbe, while giving evidence before the coroner, Chief Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara, said all the drugs he administered on the late first civilian governor of Osun were in normal dosage. He also told the coroner that he had been treating the late senator in the last 15 years, adding that the drugs he administered on Adeleke the day he died were those the late politician gave to him. Aderibigbe said: “The senator gave me his drugs which he brought from Lagos to keep on the evening of Monday, April 17, with the understanding that when he wants to take them, he will call me to bring them. “On Sunday, April 23, at about 4 am, I was, however, woken up by two men from the senator who banged on my gate and later informed me that the senator had been calling my p...

Davido’s Uncle, Adeleke, Buried Amid Youth Restiveness In Osun

There was some chaos as the first civilian governor of Osun State and serving senator, Isiaka Adeleke, who died in the early hours of Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Osogbo after succumbing to a protracted ailment, was laid to rest. Angry supporters collapsed a canopy on Governors Ibikunle Amosun, Rotimi Akeredolu, to chase out Idiat Babalola, who is a commissioner nominee of Governor Rauf Aregbesola, considered a rival of the late Adeleke, uncle to music star Davido. Enraged by claims that the former governor was poisoned to death, irate youths descended on Babalola who has being touted to become the running mate of the anointed candidate of the APC, Punch reports. Problem reportedly started when Babalola, who was seated among the dignitaries including the younger brother of the deceased, Deji Adeleke, was sighted by the mourners and chased out despite pleas from the family members of the deceased. Shouting and raining curses on her, the youths started shaking the canopy where were B...

[News]:Singer, Tekno Joins Tiwa Savage, Others As Pepsi Ambassador

Singer, Tekno Miles has joined the Pepsi family as a brand ambassador. The “Yawa” crooner took to Instagram to throw some lights on the new deal. He shared pictures of him holding a bottle of Pepsi and captioned one the photos: Thank you @pepsi_naija #proudlypepsi He was unveiled at #PepsiCorporateElite #TheWeekendTakeover. Watch Tekno’s performance below.. WATCH posted from Bloggeroid

India arrests Nigerian Okonkwo with ingested cocaine

Monday Tony Okonkwo India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has recovered 1.3 kilograms of fine quality Colombian cocaine stashed in 90 capsules from the stomach of a Nigerian , who had come to Delhi from Lome, Togo. According to The Times of India, the accused was taken to hospital where an X-ray confirmed the presence of foreign bodies in his stomach. He was kept in the hospital for two days during which he expelled 90 capsules containing 1.3kg cocaine. The Nigerian was identified as Monday Tony Okonkwo. He arrived IGI airport in an Ethiopian Airlines plane on February 6. “When we conducted a thorough search of his body and baggage, he denied having any drugs or banned substance with him. However, the NCB team got suspicious when he said that he had come to India regarding his business of wigs and hair, but was found travelling on a tourist visa,” said Rajender Pal Singh, deputy director general, NCB. Tony was taken to Safdarjung hospital where an X-ray confirmed the presence of...

I Want To Be Like Jay Z, I Plan On Quitting Music Soon – Mr Eazi

Fast rising singer, Mr Eazi, has made his intentions for his music career known. The Starboy Worldwide act , speaking on Street Hop, revealed that he plans on moving on from music in 3-years as he wishes to expand in same way America rap guru, Jay Z did. In his words: “Sincerely, I don’t plan on doing music for more than three years further,. “In my mind I feel like I want to do something more like a Jay Z. The music is giving me a lot of capital which can be reinvested, the music is giving me a lot of influence, and so if in the next three years I’m able to get the numbers, you could use that to do anything else in life. “I am a serial entrepreneur. So, I will move on to the next thing depending on what I am passionate about at the time. The singer is set to drop his mixtape tomorrow, February 11, 2017. posted from Bloggeroid

Simi Becomes Etisalat Brand Ambassador

Songstress and X3M Music signed act, Simi, just signed a mega deal with Etisalat making her a brand ambassador for the telecommunications company. The singer took to social media to share the news. See more below posted from Bloggeroid

Iyanya Joins Tiwa Savage At Roc Nation

Singer Iyanya , is said to have snagged an international deal. The ‘Up To Something’ crooner, who has for days teased fans on a yet to be revealed new accomplishment, has reportedly been signed to Jay Z’s, Roc Nation. According to LIB , who spoke with Iyanya’s Temple Management Company’s media officer Femi Salawu, the response gotten signifies that the Mavin artiste has indeed gotten a mega international deal with the label. In Salawu’s words: ‘TMC and Mavin Records are focused on building bridges globally for the benefit of our talents. Both Companies’ primary objective is to continually maximise the opportunities in the African continent as well as explore and develop new frontiers across the globe. Strategic international partnerships are key in achieving these objectives aimed at raising the profile of Mavin’s talents and our other talents. As the world is a global village, we are positioned as global players in the industry in bridging all divides globall...

Brymo Reveals Album Release Date

Singer Brymo , has announced that he will be dropping a new album soon. The former Chocolate City act, took to the social media app, twitter, to share the exciting news. He added saying he is taking a rather unusual route in the production of the album, set to drop on March 27, 2018 My new album is in the works, and I am excited about the direction I am headed with this one… march 27th 2018, save the date… posted from Bloggeroid

All You Need To Know About OoWE Entertainment

Executive The C.E.O Omo Ola Word Entertainment Mr OLATUYI SOLA aka MC Omo ola is the C.E.O of OMO OLA WORLD ENTERTAINMENT (O.O.W.E) into DANCING MUSIC RECODING STUDIO FILM PRODUCTION VIDEO EDITTING SIGNING AND MANAGING ARTIST GRAPHICS DESIGN MAKE UP ARTIST EVENTS PLANING (wedding, naming, birthday, ceremonies, etc) Training @ O.O.W.E Dance training Graphics design Video editing Services......readiness @ loading for performance or training ( 09090121260) Facebook. Omo ola DM Tweeter. @Omolaworld Facebook page.omo ola world entertainment Omoolaolatuyi@gmail.com STILL LOADING O.O.W.E MC OMO OLA posted from Bloggeroid

MC Loph And Nigga Raw’s Music, Inpired My Sound – Phyno

Brilliant rapper, Phyno , in a new interview with TheSun Newspaper, opened up on the struggles he faced while starting out in the music business years back, amongst several other topics. Read excerpts from the interview: Some years ago, when you started as a producer, did it ever occur to you that you would get to this point where a national newspaper will honour you with an award? The only thing I can say is that I have never looked down on myself for one day. So, maybe I didn’t see myself in that light but I am the kind of person that will say ‘oh yes, I can achieve and get to this point one day’. I know when I stay back and produce songs for people or when I try to record sometimes, and probably it doesn’t sound right or it doesn’t come out the way I want, I always have a way of keeping myself going. And I will probably tell myself ‘this is not the right time, when the right time comes, I am going to get there’. So, that is exactly the way I see it right now. ...

Wale Turner Emerges Revelation Of The Year At 2017 Maya Awards

The annual youths award, MOREKLUE ALL YOUTHS AWARD, MAYA, was held last night, February 5th, 2017. Rapper, Wale Turner , emerged as the Revelation of the year at the award show which took place at the BAMBOO HALL, Opposite NNPC Gas station, Hotel Busstop, Omole Phase 1, Lagos.. The ‘ No ‘ crooner, took to Instagram to share the good news with fans writing: THANK YOU FOR THIS @mayaawards We Got the REVELATION OF THE YEAR ??? ?????????? #HOTTEST posted from Bloggeroid

Olamide, Phyno, Gordon, Helen Paul To Perform At The 7th Edition Of “Chronicles Of Ushbebe”

Yes!!!It’s time for another rib-cracking experience with ace comedian, Ushbebe as he returns with the 7th edition of his massively successful comedy show, ‘Chronicles Of Ushbebe’. This year’s show tagged ‘ Ya Dadi 7 ,‘ is set to hold on Sunday, February 26, at Eko Hotel & Suites and according to the brilliant comedian is ”dedicated to lovers because February is lovers’ month.” The highly anticipated comedy show will have the likes of P hyno, Mr Eazi, Olamide, Tekno, Falz, Adekunle Gold, Harrysong, Kcee, Solidstar, Young 6ix, Mayorkun, Seyi Shay, Runtown, Waje, Dremo, Reekado Banks, Praiz, Skuki, Ycee and Koker, to thrill the audience with beautiful music, while masters of comedy; Gordons, AY, Akpororo, Helen Paul, Seyi Law, Funnybone, Kenny Blaq and Ushbebe, on ground to dish out quality and funny content to crack ribs at the show. posted from Bloggeroid

MD of Ponzi scheme finally arrested

After 4 years of hiding in Nigeria, the MD of an Indian Ponzi scheme has finally been arrested . Mir Sahiruddin, managing director of Green Ray International Limited (GRIL), was netted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in Kolkata on Friday. GRIL, a chit fund company, allegedly cheated poor and unsuspecting investors of over Rs 1,000 crore on the pretext of providing them astronomical returns in a short span of time, and diverted huge money to Dubai and Nigeria through hawala brokers. “He had been hiding in Nigeria and returned India from Bangladesh a few days ago, on a Bangladesh passport by impersonating him as Ahmed Hussain. He frequently changed locations in Dubai and African countries. We will produce him in CBI court here either on Saturday or Monday,” said a CBI officer.

Wizkid Officially Recognized As Writer Of Drake’s One Dance

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, ASCAP, have officially congratulated singer, Wizkid , for his genius on Drake’s ‘One Dance.’ ‘ One Dance’ which topped the billboard Hot 100 chart for weeks, also topped charts worldwide. Big congrats to him. posted from Bloggeroid

I Want To Be A Rockstar Because I Love Music – BurnaBoy Recounts Childhood Dreams

Singer, Burnaboy , has taken to IG to talk education and dreams. In his post, the ‘Pree Me’ crooner, talked about how he had always dreamed of becoming a rockstar due to his deep love for music. Burna, recounted how his primary school teacher, made him write down his life ambition and reason for the choice made. He wrote this: I want to be a rockstar because I love music and I hate school posted from Bloggeroid

Yemi Alade Announced She’ll Be Dropping A New EP Tittle “Mama Afrique”

Music lead act and Africa crooner has announced that she would be releasing an EP “ Mama Afrique ” which would be a precursor to her sophomore album. Yemi who has been getting rave reviews for her Africa track featuring East African group, Sauti Sol, took to her Instagram page to announce that the EP would be a mixture of new songs and remixes of her Mama Africa album. In her words; Yemialade is set to release an E.P titled “Mama Afrique (The Extended Play)”, ahead of the arrival of her third studio album which is expected in 2017. The project is a continuation of her acclaimed sophomore album, “Mama Africa (The Diary of an African Woman)”; and will house new songs, remixes and remakes of original songs on the Mama Africa album. AVAILABLE IN ALL DIGITAL STORES NOW!!! #EFFYZZIEMUSICGROUP #RebelMovement #JustJoJoEnt #Africa2TheWorld posted from Bloggeroid

Ex MBGN Isabella Ayuk Looks Gorgeous In New Photos

Here are recent pictures of Ex Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria, Isabella Ayuk. Isabella won the MBGN pageant in 2012. She still looks good. She shared her new pictures via Instagram.

Davido Set to release 4 new singles

Davido reveals he will be releasing four singles soon. The singer revealed this piece of information via his Snapchat channel. Davido plans to drop new singles, four in number, as revealed by him on his Snapchat page. He also added that two of the songs will be catering for the African market, while the other two will be aimed at the world market. The ‘Baddest’ singer released an EP “Son of mercy” back in September 2016, which housed rave singles including ‘How long’ featuring Tinashe, ‘Coolest Kid in Africa’ that features Nasty C among others. Davido signed with Sony Music Entertainment January 2016, and in July of the same year was unveiled as a RCA Records artist, RCA being a flagship label under the music giants Sony. The Sony deal would see Davido release his sophomore album. posted from Bloggeroid

Mr Eazi set to drop mixtape next month

Singer, Mr Eazi, is set to drop a mixtape. The Starboy Worldwide Act, took to his IG page to reveal that he will be dropping his mixtape titled ‘ Accra To Lagos’ on February 11. Mr Eazi, won the ‘Next Rated’ act award at the 2016 Headies Awards and has released several hits and featured in same since his joining the music industry. posted from Bloggeroid