#AMVCA2017 : Full list of winners [ Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) ]

The 5th annual Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) has just wrapped up an the African film lovers witnessed as film and TV talents from across the continent etched their names into the record books. Take a look at the full winners list after the cut..

#US #President Donald Trump says Obama wire tapped his phones, calls him 'Sick Guy'

In a series of feisty tweets, US president Donald Trump called former US president Obama a 'Sick Guy' for allegedly wire tapping the Trump Towers and his phones during the race for the presidency last year. See more tweets after cut...

NYSC Member Allegedly Dies Of Laptop Explosion In TARABA STATE (graphic Photo)

An Nysc member has been reported dead, Caused from injuries sustained from laptop explosion.

As initially shared by Instablog9ja....

110 Die In Cholera Outbreak

At least 110 people have been killed and several left in serious conditions after cholera broke out in southern Somalia in the past two days, Prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire said.

Khaire said the deaths occurred in Bay region amid severe drought across the county, while assuring that the government would give it first priority to respond such crisis....

Ariana Grande Becomes Second Most Followed Instagram Account

Ariana Grande added one more accolade to her list of accomplishments.The 23-year-old star is now the second most popular Instagram user, having surpassed pop star Taylor Swift for the platform's number two spot...

Adele Almost Falls Off Stage As She Trips Over Her Dress

Adele narrowly averted an on-stage crisis during the Australian leg of her tour on Saturday night - after tripping over a massive train attached to the back of her dress..

#Exposed : 3 Tankers Bombed In Maiduguri Blast Carried Diverted Petrol

The Borno Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), today revealed that the three tankers destroyed by three female suicide bombers in Maiduguri on Friday, carried petrol meant for Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) mega stations. But the petrol was diverted and kept in a private home.....

Louis Tomlinson ARRESTED After Airport Brawl

One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has been arrested on suspicion of attacking a photographer in a late night brawl at baggage claim.

The star became in embroiled in an airport bust up after a photographer got too close to his face and other travellers turned on girlfriend Eleanor Calder, sources said....

"If this love piss you off, you lack the true and real meaning of love"-Bisi Alimi shares photo with his husband, Anthony

Nigerian gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi shared this photo with his Australian husband, Anthony, on IG today with the caption "If this love piss you off, you lack the true and real meaning of love.#loveislove #intergaycial #interracial #interracialgays"

Man Strangles Prostitute Before Letting His Friend Have Sex With Her Corpse... Photos

A man strangled a hooker and let his pal have sex with her corpse before burning it, cops have said. The prostitute’s grizzly remains were found in a garage next to Javier Hernandez’s home. The victim was so badly burned that police have not been able to identify her. ...

Massive Crowd Welcome PDP House Of Reps Member Into APC Secretariat In Uyo. Photos

The Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC today Saturday, 4th March 2017 received one of the Federal law maker from the state who recently defected to the party....

Panic As Weird Human Shape Figure 'Appears' Above A Shopping Center

Zambian locals ran away in terror when they saw a strange human-like figure appear in the clouds above a shopping centre. The alleged apparition was spotted above the Mukuba Mall in Kitwe. Photographs show a large humanoid head and torso, tailing into the sky and it is thought to have measured more than 100 metres long. ..

See How Ooni Of Ife Arrived Redeemed Church In His Luxury Rolls Royce. Photos

The Ooni Of Ife Oba Enitan Ogunwusi arrived the Redeemed Christian Church Of God RCCG Holy Ghost service in his luxury Rolls Royce. The powerful traditional ruler was welcomed warmly as he arrived the special service held in the honor of Pastor E..A Adeboye's 75th birthday. Other monarchs and dignitaries were also seen at the event. 

See photos below; ...

Actress Chioma Toplis calls colleague Oge Okoye fake on FB

Yesterday Oge claimed a dog picture belonging to US reality star Kenya Moore as hers  on IG and people can't seem to get over it! Now a colleague is calling her fake!

NDLEA Discovers Cocaine In Man's Anus, Ephedrine In Female Foot Wears. Photos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have apprehended a suspect at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, over 26.2kg of ephedrine found in female foot wears. .

Grandfather Roman Comes Out As Gay At 95 And Makes Heartbreaking Confession

A man who has been married to a woman for 67 years and fathered two children, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild has come out as gay at the age of 95.

In an interview with YouTube vlogger Davey Wavey , Roman, now aged 96, revealed how he had known he was gay at the age of five, but lived with this huge secret for nine decades. During that time he was married and had a family, always knowing that he wasn't being true to himself....

Lagos Big Boy Prince Kazeem Eletu-Odibo Meets IGP Idris and AIG Aderanti

Respected businessman and philanthropist, Prince Kazeem Eletu-Odibo was at the IG quarters in Ikoyi, Lagos where he met the humble and hardworking Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idirs in company of the AIG Zone 2, Kayode Aderanti. The meeting is for the good of Lagos and the society at large. They had a fruitful discussion....

Police, Produce My Husband Alive Or Show Me His Corpse – Wife of missing officer

When Mr. Musa Sunday, an Inspector with the Nigeria Police Force, left his house for the office on Friday, November 25, 2016, he promised his wife and children he would be back three days after. But unknown to all of them, that could be the last time they would see one another....

#ALERT | Police Warn Against New Tricks By Scammers

The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Olusola Amore, says available intelligence indicates that internet fraudsters had developed a new method they use in scamming people.

CP Amore in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ajayi Okasanmi, stated that the fraudsters’ earlier scam of sending out text messages to people claiming that their Bank Verification Number had been deactivated was no longer effective, hence their new strategy....

Another 180 Nigerians To Return From Libya

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, disclosed this yesterday while receiving the Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons Commission, Sadiya Farouk, at the Presidential Villa....

Man Commits Suicide After Suspecting His Wife Was Sleeping With Landlord

A 29-year-old man identified as Temi Faruok has committed suicide after he claimed his wife, Amina poisoned his food in order to keep her alleged lover who happens to be their landlord. The incident happened at Iya Meta Street in Orisumbare, Shasha area of Lagos....

"I Was Sent By God" -- Man Causes Stir As He Sits On Monarch's Throne In Benue

A certain Stephen Nyitse has just caused a stir at the JS Tarka Stadium in Gboko, Benue state as he walked up to the stage and sat on the throne prepared for the Tor Tiv who is yet to arrive at the venue. He told newsmen on Saturday after being caught by security operatives that he was sent by God to sit on the Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse's throne....

President Muhammadu Buhari Speaks With Alpha Conde, Chairman Of African Union

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU), President Alpha Conde of Guinea on Friday initiated a phone call to President Muhammadu Buhari in London, to wish him good health and speedy recovery....

Obasanjo Receives Sule Lamido & Kwankwaso In Abeokuta (Photos)

OLUSEGUN OBASANJO at 80

The leader of the talakawa's Dr. Sule Lamido CON with Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in handshakes and exchange of pleasantries with His Excellency former President Matthew Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, at his Hilltop residence Abeokuta....

Bukola Saraki, Dogara, Gov Tambuwal Attend TorTiv V Coronation In Benue (photos)

Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, Speaker House Of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal are currently in Benue attending the Coronation of TorTivV V, His Majesty, James Ayatse.

See more photos below.

56-Year-Old Man 'Old Soldier' Arrested For Raping A 13-Year-Old Girl In Bayelsa

A 56-year-old man identified as ‘Old Soldier’, has been arrested by operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command for allegedly engaging in the serial rape of a 13-year-old teenager. Two others who knew about the matter, but were trying to cover up for the suspect and prevent the crime from being reported to the Akenfa Divisional Police Station, were also nabbed along with him.....

See The Pervert Who Raped A Hen Because He Couldn't Get A Girlfriend. Photos

A pervert who raped a hen because he could not find a girlfriend tried to get a reduced sentence saying he was too afraid to chat up women. Kevin Simiyi was caught in the vile act by the horrified owner of the chicken, which died from exhaustion shortly after the ordeal.....

See The Special Police Squad Who Tracked Down And Killed The Notorious 'Vampire'. Photos

Pictured is the Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, who were deployed by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris,, to Imo State, to track down notorious kidnapper, Henry Chibueze, also known as, Vampire and other members of his gang...The IRT operatives was led by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, in Imo, Abia and Rivers States. ‎...

Photos: VP Yemi Osinbajo meets with leaders of Southern Kaduna communities

In a bid to find a lasting solution to the protracted crisis that has rocked Southern Kaduna communities, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday paid a visit to Kaduna state where he met with communal leaders and religious leaders in the area. The meeting was held the state government house. ....

Mother of six throws her newborn baby in soak-away in Bauchi state due to poverty

The Bauchi State Police Command arrested a mother of 6, Mrs Juliana James, from Guru village in Bauchi State, for throwing her one-day-old newborn baby into a soak-away shortly after she delivered the baby at home. 

The suspect cried after she was arrested and paraded at the command’s headquarters in Bauchi on Friday....

You won't believe who Drake is reportedly dating now! Mario Balotelli's ex-fiance, Fanny (photos)

Drake has moved on from JLo and is currently dating, or at least, having a fling with Fanny Neguesha, who came into limelight a few years ago when she got engaged to footballer Mario Balotelli. Some think Fanny is the most beautiful, exotic black woman in the world while others think she looks a little like a transgender. Fanny is half Africa, half Italian. See more photos after the cut...

'Vampire' Threatened Me And My Family – Rochas Okorocha...

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has disclosed that the slain kidnapper and armed robbery kignpin, Henry Chibueze, aka Vampire, threatened him and his family over the N5million bounty placed on him....

Tunisia Agrees To Take Back 1,500 Migrants From Germany

Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday Tunisia had agreed to take back 1,500 rejected Tunisian migrants from Germany, after an attack by a Tunisian on a Christmas market in Berlin which killed 12 people.

Merkel had told Tunisia she wanted to speed up repatriation of failed asylum-seekers after Islamic State supporter Anis Amri drove a truck through the market in December....

I Didn’t Marry Osas Because Of Her Green Card- Gbenro Ajibade

But wait, why are people like this? Theirs doesn’t look like a Green card marriage nah. So Gbenro has spoken out for the first time abut not marrying his wife, Osas Igodaro for a Green card, despite the rumour has been circulating very quietly in the entertainment world. Speaking to Saturday Beats, Gbenro said his case was far from that and as a matter of fact it was love. ....

Ghanaian president's daughter appointed to the Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture

Ghana's Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherin Afeku has appointed  Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, daughter of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to the Creative Arts Council. Gyankroma was on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, inaugurated alongside two other new members at a ceremony which held in Accra....

Acting President Osinbajo directs Oil Companies to relocate Headquarters to Niger-Delta

Nigeria's action Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has directed the International Oil Companies operating in the Niger-Delta region to relocate their headquarters to their States of operation to mitigate tension in host communities. ..

Lady Calls Oge Okoye Out After Stealing Kenya Moore’s Dogs Photo As HERS

I’m done! Soo done!!! Just soo done with some of our celebs. HABA… This I must belong syndrome is really it oh. They must see me by force. Geez, meanwhile most of them are still dreaming about the lives they live, Geez again! Sigh! Just days ago, one said the things she posted on IG that she claims her husband bought for her wasn’t actually from him, damn!!!

See What A Zambian Lady Wrote About President Buhari (Photos)

As shared by a Zambian lady Mwamba who lives in UK.....

'When a President gets sick, it worries the Nation. Sometimes it affects the economy, but it's different from Nigeria. The Nigerian government has been honest from the beginning, they informed the nation about his illness.....

Fatal Accident In Ibadan Kills 4 People (Viewers' Discretion Advised)

A Facebook user, Daniels, shared this tragic post. He writes,

"You were celebrating a new month yesterday , some people were on their way to the grave. 4 guys lost their lives in a fatal road accident at Ibadan. Type RIP to the dead. May God watch over us for the remaining part of 2017. Don't ignore."

Blackout: Ikeja Electric Announces One Month Power Outage

The management of Ikeja Electric (IE) has announced a planned one-month interruption in power supply to some areas within its network to enable maintenance work...

UNIZIK Female Student Dies After Smoking Weed In 'Mai Guard's' Room (Pics)

A 400 Level female student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka was, today, found dead in the Room of A security man in her Hostel after allegedly smoking Marijuana and inhaling fumes from a Generator set. Read the story as shared by UNIZIK Parrot.

As Shared by UNIZIK PARROT...

See The African Prostitutes Thailand Police Paraded (photos)

Police in Thailand on Thursday morning, March 2nd, hauled off 40 African prostitutes off the streets in efforts to clean up Pattaya's image.

This follows the previous round up, which took place last Friday, where 20 African prostitutes, who claimed to be tourists, were arrested and taken to the police station for questioning...

READ: How Former Governor Bought 22 Cars For House Of Assembly Members - EFCC witness

A witness of the EFCC, Adewale Atanda on Thursday, March 2, told a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos that a former governor of Oyo state, Rasheed Ladoja bought 22 vehicles to win the loyalty of Oyo state House of Assembly members in 2005 so as to avoid being impeached....

Photos; Kwankwaso Storms Enugu Over Northern Cattle Rearers. See How He Was Welcomed

This is Enugu not Kano.... Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was in Enugu state yesterday to plead with the state government on behalf of the Northerners that are selling cattle in the state, as the State Governor is intending to demolish their market. The former governor of Kano state was warmly welcomed by a crowd of citizens who gathered to receive him. ...

"My Husband Always Uses Withdrawal Method Anytime We Have Sex"- Woman Tells Court..

Mrs Mutiatu Olaosebikan, 37, on Friday told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos that her husband, Sunday, usually discharged his sperm on the floor during sexual intercourse (withdrawal method). Mutiatu, a trader, whose husband sought for dissolution of their seven-year-old marriage, said that the petitioner did not want her to get pregnant again after having a child....

Photo Of The Day! See How These Bank Security Guards Were Seen Getting Ready For Work..

Imagine this. According to a twitter user, two bank security guards were seen drinking alcohol as early as 7am this morning. Guess they were probably trying to get in an "excited" state before work...

Lovely! Aisha Buhari and Dolapo Osinbajo pictured together at the Presidential Villa

Beautiful women! Black don't crack indeed, look at Mrs Osinbajo looking like a teenager...

Governor Okorocha Speaks Over The Death Of Notorious Criminal 'Vampire'....

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has commended the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services for killing Henry Chibueze, alias Vampire, a serial kidnapper in Imo and environs. ....

If you have any evidence of corruption against me, please expose me- EFCC acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu tells Nigerians

The acting Chairman of EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, said this when he spoke at the ongoing National Dialogue on Corruption organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption PACAC in Abuja today....

17-Year-Old IPOB Member Killed During Trump Solidarity Rally Laid To Rest. Photos

Mazi Mathew Essien, a 17-year-old boy who was killed on 20th of January 2017 during a solidarity rally for Donald Trump in Igwuocha , Rivers state....

Angry Mob Descends On Suspected Male And Female Kidnappers In Abia.... Photos

 

An angry mob descended on a male and female suspected kidnappers after they were nabbed in Umuahia, the Abia state capital on March 1st.

According to Austin Chinedu Nwagwu, the suspects eho were stripped naked -were apprehended along Owerri road in Umuahia while trying to kidnap someone. ...

10 Years After, Obasanjo, Daniel Reconcile

Barely 10 years after both former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his estranged political son, former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel went their separate ways , the duo have finally resolved differences.

The indication emerged when Daniel visited Obasanjo in his hilltop home in Abeokuta on Thursday night, and was reportedly warmly welcomed by the former President....

"Students Are Not Animals"-- Niger State Governor Sacks Food Masters In A Boarding School... Photos

Governor Abu Sani Bello of Niger state has directed the immediate replacement of Food Masters in all the Boarding schools of the state. He made the declaration during the assessment tour to Government Girls Secondary School Tungan Magajiya in Rijau Local Government...

AMCON May Sack Over 1,500 At Arik Over Low Revenue

There were strong indications yesterday that more than 1,500 of Arik Airline’s estimated 2,000 workforce may be retrenched this month as new management’s cost-saving measures to keep the airline alive....

Naira weakens to N458 per dollar at parallel market

The Nigerian Naira on Thursday, March 2, crashed against the American Dollar, Pound Sterling and Euro at the parallel market.

According to reports, the local currency has crashed to N458 per dollar as against the N455 it closed yesterday, March 1...

MTN and 16 SA firms given 60 days to vacate Nigeria

Nigerian militants groups on Wednesday, threatened to bomb South African companies in retaliation for the Xenophobic attacks that have occurred in Johannesburg and Pretoria over the past couple of weeks. Nigeria Communications Week reports that Niger Delta militants have given South African firms a month to vacate the country....

Atleast 3M Nigerians Lost N18bn To MMM – NDIC

The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) today disclosed that the social media estimated that three million Nigerians had  lost N18 billion in the Phonzi scheme, popularly called Mavrodi Mundial Movement (MMM)...

Blasphemy! This 25-yr-old female preacher has declared herself 'god' in Benin Republic (Photos)

It is really the end of times after a 25-year-old female preacher in the Benin Republic, Vicentia Tadagbe Tchranvoukinni, declared that she is God and her mission on earth was to defeat the devil....

Woman caught mixing grinded pepper with palm oil and colourings in Delta State (Photos)

According to Drumbeat Magazine publisher, Elsie Halima Ijorogu-Reed, the woman pictured above was caught mixing the grinded pepper she was about to sell with akamu garri, colourings and palm oil yesterday in Abraka main market, Delta State.

She was caught and beaten by angry mob. 

See more photos below.....

Theft Of Paris Club Refund: Saraki Claimed He Borrowed N5b From Dangote To Fund Buhari's Election

Saharareporters has obtained further details about the monumental scandal around billions of naira in Paris Club loan refunds that were brazenly stolen by state governors, Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Nigerian businessman Hassan Dambaba, who also holds the traditional title of Magaji Ngari Sokoto. Mr. Dambaba apparently embezzled as much as N2.5 billion from the Paris/London Club refunds....