Annie and 2face Idibia rock Agbada (photos)

Lovely couple. 

Oshiomole accuses Jonathan of starving APC governors of funds during his administration

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole, has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of starving APC governors of funds while he was president. Oshiomhole said this while speaking with State House correspondents after the meeting with Buhari and state governors. He said Jonathan prevented APC governors from utilizing the N2 billion ecological fund;

Sunmbo Adeoye's special message to her son Zion Idibia on his birthday today

2face and Sumbo Adeoye's son, Zion is eight years old today. His mother shared a special message to him via her Instagram Page. She wrote,

"Happy Birthday to you Son. You are such a special young Man, at 8, I begin to wonder "Where does the time Go? My baby is all grown. Glory to God.

Photo: 7 young granite miners lost their lives in Jabo, Sokoto when the cave collapsed

7 young granite miners died while dozens were seriously injured when the cave they were digging collapsed in Jabo town of Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, on Wednesday, April 27.

Photo: This little girl has perfected her selfie pose....lol

Lol. She is so cute...

Daddy's lil' girl: Check out this lovely photo of Emir of Kano & one of his daughters

The way they are looking on adoringly at each other. That is our friend Yusra ;)

Colombia legalizes same-sex marriage

A top court in Colombia has officially legalized same-sex marriage in the country. Same sex couples who were already allowed to form civil partnerships, are now permitted to get married just like other heterosexual couples.
 This new law places Colombia as the fourth country in Latin America to legalize same sex marriages. Argentina was the first Latin American country to take the step in July 2010 before Brazil and Uruguay followed suit.

Check out this throwback photo of Uche Jombo, Funke Akindele, Empress and John Njamah

According to Uche Jombo who shared the picture, it was taken around 2002 or 2003

Father beats his 17yr old son silly in boxing match as punishment for skipping school

An unnamed American father has come up with a form of 'discipline' most parents will be hesitant to apply. A video posted to Facebook shows the father challenging his teenage son to a fight after learning that the lad walked out of lessons without telling him. He then proceeds to pummel the precocious young man leaving him a bloody, sobbing mess. The video has gone viral garnering nearly 1.5million views.

Emmanuel Emenike blasts NFF- 'It's disrespectful to fix a Super Eagles match same day with Joseph Yobo's testimonial'

Ex-Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike who is on loan at West Ham has blasted the Nigeria Football Federation on its decision to organize a Super Eagles friendly the same day retired Super Eagles player will be celebrating his football career with a testimonial match in Port Harcourt.

Nigeria will play a friendly against Mali in France on May 27, the same day the Yobo testimonial will be played. Emenike said the NFF's decision was disrespectful to the former Eagles skipper and Everton defender, who had served the country with total dedication during his playing days.

"If we are still on the same page of re-branding football, we should have the common sense of celebrating our heroes so that the younger ones in the team will live by example,” Emenike told AfricanFootball

"Yobo deserves the honour and everybody has to turn up to celebrate him, but it’s unfortunate that it’s the NFF who are now looking like the obstacle to this testimonial. The Super Eagles players are the ones who want to play the Yobo match, tell me how will that be possible if they are in for another national assignment on that same day.

Elderly British Couple & their son attacked and beaten unconscious in Thailand by thugs over drink spillage

A British couple and their son were brutally attacked because one of them accidentally spilled a drink. The couple Lewis & Rosemary Owen and their 43-year-old son, John believed to be from Scotland were punched to the ground, kicked and battered as they tried to celebrate Thai New Year after a night out in the beach resort of Hua Hin - located 250km from the capital of Bangkok.

12 policemen get stuck in an elevator and call firemen to help them out (photo)

The fire crew of the Kansas City Fire Department couldn't resist taking an 'epic' photo when they were called by policemen of the Kansas City police department after 12 policemen got trapped in an elevator. A lot of fire fighters and policemen have been excited since the photo went viral with fire fighters claiming bragging rights of being the 'superior force'.

First Bank set to sack 1000 of its workers

First Bank of Nigeria is planning to sack at least 1000 of its staff. According to Bloomberg, the plan to cut jobs is as a result of the banks 82% loss in profit after its financial year ending for 2015. The bank also plans to focus less on providing loans to the oil industry as part of measures to increase its profit for the year 2016.

As seen in Lagos (photo)

Lol...poor child needs help. Photo credit: @Ambodeobserver

Tanker Fire Incident at a Filling Station in Ire, Osun State (Photos)

A tanker filled with Premium Motor Spirit caught fire some hours ago in Iree, Osun State. According to an eyewitness, a fuel tanker which contained 33,000 liters of petrol caught fire in the process of transferring the fuel from the tanker into the underground tank at a filling station – Amolek Nigeria Limited at Poly Junction. The tanker driver who noticed the fire first, alerted people and ran from the tanker. The fire reportedly raged on for hours and burnt ten nearby shops. Thankfully, no life was lost. Continue to see more photos...

Report: Odion Ighalo is Watford's third highest earner with £30,000 per week salary

According to a report by the Daily Sports UK, Nigeria's Odion Ighalo is the third highest earning player in Watford FC of England. The highest paid player in Watford is Mario Suarez, who earns about £45,000, while team captain Deeney Troy pockets £35,000 a week. Ighalo is third in the club's salary rankings with earnings of £30,000 weekly. Ighalo has scored 14 league goals this season.

Photo: Man arrested for allegedly insulting Islam in a Facebook post

A 38-year-old man in Kamunting, Taiping, Malaysia was arrested by police yesterday, April 28, for uploading a provocative Facebook posting that insulted Islam.

Perak police said the suspect, who hails from Kampung Stesen, Kuala Kangsar allegedly committed the offence on September 7, 2015. The suspect used a pseudonym when uploading the statements in social media, possibly aimed at sparking racial tension.

Nigerian-navy-declares-Charles Ekpemefumor wanted for alleged Hijack of MT MAXIMUM

The Nigerian Navy has declared a man named Mr. Charles Ekpemefumor (pictured) - Wanted for the hijack of a Vessel named MT Maximus. In a statement released on their official website, Ekpemefumor was accused of being the mastermind of the pirate attack and hijacking of the vessel. After several unsuccessful attempts to invite him over for questioning on the allegations made, the Nigerian Navy officially declared him wanted. The statement reads,

nigerian-army-responds-to-non-payment of soilders allowance

The Nigerian Army has explained the reasons behind the non-payment of soldiers' allowance in the last six months. According to the statement issued by Army Acting Director of Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman:

"The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to some stories going round the media circles with the title “Disquiet in the war front as soldiers complain of unpaid allowance” alleging that there was problem in the Nigerian Army due to non-payment of allowances to some soldiers serving in the North East.

nigerian-army-responds-to-non-payment of soilders allowance

The Nigerian Army has explained the reasons behind the non-payment of soldiers' allowance in the last six months. According to the statement issued by Army Acting Director of Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman:
"The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to some stories going round the media circles with the title “Disquiet in the war front as soldiers complain of unpaid allowance” alleging that there was problem in the Nigerian Army due to non-payment of allowances to some soldiers serving in the North East.

Vincent Enyeama's lovely response to fans who said his bible was old

Vincent Enyeama shared this lovely photo with his wife with an Easter message to his fans. Some fans ignored the message and instead left comments on how old his bible looked compared to everything else that was new in the photo. He responded to the fans. Read the comments after the cut....

Meet The World's Oldest Man Who Has Been Recognised By Guiness Record

Guinness World Records organization announced Friday Auschwitz survivor Yisrael Kristal has become the world's oldest man. Yisrael Kristal was born near Zarnow in Poland in 1903. Prior to moving to Israel, Kristal witnessed two world wars. On March 11, Kristal turned 112 years and 178 days old, Guinness World Records says.

Manchester United line up shock deal for PSG manager Laurent Blanc

Manchester United are now considering a move for Paris Saint Germain boss Laurent Blanc, according to reports.

United are believed to be considering sacking Louis van Gaal at the end of the current campaign following another disappointing season.

Benin Crown prince installed

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State pays obeisance to the Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, HRH Prince Eheneden Erediauwa after his official installation as Edaiken N'Uselu, on Saturday.

The Crown Prince of Benin, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, was formally installed as the Edaiken of Uselu on Saturday in Benin City, the Edo state Capital, following the successful completion of the mandatory raditional rites.

The event attracted a large crowd of supporters that thronged the palace, while shops and other business outlets were shut temporarily on Saturday morning as a mark of honour and solidarity with the Crown Prince.

See What This Physically Disabled Man Does For A Living Will Surely Surprise You

Instead of whiling away his time by waiting for manner to fall from heaven or better still fall from the hands of people by begging, this physically disabled man has decided to design his own path by hustling and fending for himself...The interesting part of it all, is his dapper dressing which he uses to attract attention to himself...Not bothered by his condition, this man has reportedly hustled on his own by selling assorted biscuits for more than 10 years...This is quite inspirational...so what's your excuse?

Oshiomole demands unreserved apology from Dino Melaye over his comments about his choice of a wife

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole, has asked for an unreserved apology from Senator Dino Melaye over his recent comments about him not marrying a Made in Nigeria woman. During the senate debate on promoting Made in Nigeria goods on Wednesday March 2nd, Dino said that Nigerian men do not like patronizing Made in Nigeria Girls and cited Oshiomole who is married to Iara from Cape Verde as an example. Oshiomole reacted to the comment via a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Peter Okhiria. The statement reads:

SEE What Wizkid’s Babymama, Shola Ogudugu Posted On Twitter..

The Singer's first babymama who doesn't really like the spotlight and clearly not hung up in dating the father of her son posted this last night on her twitter page...it’s obvious who she's referring to...

Photos: Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello and wife welcome twin boys

Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello and his wife welcomed a set of twin boys this morning. Governor Yahaya's Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Gbenga Olorunpomi, announced this on twitter. Both mother and children are doing fine. Congrats to them. 

Oshiomhole Increases Edo Doctors' Pay By 5%

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has approved a five per cent increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Scale of medical doctors in Edo State. The Governor made the announcement when he received the National Secretary General of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and Executives of the State Chapter of the union in Government House, Benin City. Oshiomhole said;


“I believe wages and payment of wages is a right and not a privilege you dispense when you are comfortable and I want us to retain the best brains in our hospitals.

Borno Bans Sale Of Dried Meat In Maiduguri Due To Boko Haram Activities

The Borno Government today banned the sale of dried meat in order to curtail the activities of Boko Haram terrorists currently engaged in cattle rusting to fund their operations.

Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno announced the ban at the inauguration of a high powered Committee for the Management of the Maiduguri Cattle Market in Maiduguri.

Photo: EFCC arrest man for N11.6m Internet fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Tonwerigha Oyintonbra Tombrown for allegedly duping an Irish businesswoman, Izabela Glogowska to the tune of €53,000 (equivalent of N11.6million) in an Internet scam.

Woman proposes to her boyfriend with an interesting treasure hunt

A Canadian woman, KD Fraser created a complicated treasure hunt which ended at the spot where she met her boyfriend Daniel Cupples, for the first time so she could propose to him.

Cupples posted the 10 stage hunt pictures of the 10-stage hunt his girlfriend created, which ended with her going down on one knee with a ring on Imgur which he captioned: 'My girlfriend sent me on an adventure yesterday, ended up engaged.'

Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2016 happening today...

It's finally here! All the exciting glitz and glam coming to you LIVE from 4pm today the 5th of March on all Africa Magic channels. Get ready for some of the best scenery of the year, from amazing performances by some of Africa's finest entertainers, to touching moments with the slated winners...And the red carpet will be sizzling with some of Africa's finest celebrities and notable personalities.
Who would take home the most coveted Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2016? We'll find out soon enough! Stay tuned!
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Time to re-write the APC Manifesto - By Dele Momodu

Article written by journalist and Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu. Read below...

Fellow Nigerians, something melodramatic occurred some days ago in Doha, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, where President Muhammadu Buhari dropped a bombshell inadvertently. And what was the matter? The President in his usual candour and uncommon honesty announced that one of his major campaign promises was no longer feasible and practicable; the plan to pay unemployed youths a paltry sum of N5,000 monthly stipend was thus summarily jettisoned.

Or so it seemed. To be accurate, what Mr President said with a wry smile was that this was a campaign promise of his Party and was one of the cardinal points of his Party’s Manifesto but he had not personally campaigned about it and it was not going to be a priority of his administration in view of other more significant and important challenges.

However, all hell broke loose on social media because the President’s body language actually suggested that the pledge was dead in the water and had not just been demoted from the list of priorities. There were several reasons why social and popular media became instantly agog with activity on this issue. Nigerian youths took great risk to get Major General Buhari elected. They trusted him with their lives and expected the change mantra to become reality as soon as the People’s General regained power after being sacked as a military ruler in 1985. Truth is there are already some loud whispers in many quarters that lofty expectations are turning to a mirage and that things are already falling apart. Every explanation that it is too early to expect miracles is hardly treated with belief.

Genevieve Nnaji, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Uti Nwachukwu others at AMVCA nominees cocktail party

Genevieve Nnaji, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Adunni Ade, Uti Nwachukwu, Lala Akindoju, Mr Ibu and others are currently at the AMVCA Nominees party taking place at Eko Hotel. The Award holds tommorow March 5th. See more photos from the event after the cut...

Photos: Maryam Sani Abacha celebrates her birthday with her family and friends

Former first lady, Maryam Sani Abacha, turned 69 years older today March 4th. She had a get together with her children, grandchildren and her friends.

Kano State Governor's mother, Hajiya Fatima Ganduje was buried yesterday according to Islamic rites. The funeral prayer was led by the the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II. In attendance are Kano State deputy Governor Prof. Hafiz ABubakar, Kano State Governor Abdullahi Unar Ganduje, Minister of interior Abdurrahman Dambazau, Minister of Water Resource Engr. Sulaiman Husaini Adamu, among others.

A woman, 40 year old Jenny Thomas from Rochester, New York, who spent more than 15 years trying to find her birth mother had no idea that she had being working alongside her for two years.
Thomas who featured on the new TLC series, Long Lost Family, which helps reunite people with their biological relatives told New York Post that's she was shocked to discover that her former co-worker Nita Valdez was her birth mother.

Photo: Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi leads the funeral prayer of Governor Ganduje's mother.

Kano State Governor's mother, Hajiya Fatima Ganduje was buried yesterday according to Islamic rites. The funeral prayer was led by the the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II. In attendance are Kano State deputy Governor Prof. Hafiz ABubakar, Kano State Governor Abdullahi Unar Ganduje, Minister of interior Abdurrahman Dambazau, Minister of Water Resource Engr. Sulaiman Husaini Adamu, among others.

PPMC takes extra measures to quell current fuel scarcity

In response to the current fuel scarcity situation, the management of PPMC in line with the honourable minister of state for petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu’s effort  to provide an effective intervention, has flooded Abuja with 31 high capacity trucks; each with approximately 60,000 litres. Another 25 is expected tomorrow.

The 31intervention trucks that have arrived the city of Abuja have been deployed to areas of need. This is made possible by reason of the partnership between NNPC Retail and Capital Oil and Gas. In addition, 150 trucks have been provided by A. A. Rano, Azman, and Rahamaniyya.