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Some of the 200 soldiers who fought in the AU Peace Keeping operation in Guinea Bissau from December 2014 to December 2015 have raised concern over nonpayment of their six months allowance. Some of the affected soldiers who spoke to newsmen in Yola said the failure by military to pay the allowances is already  generating tension in the affected 158 task force battalion now deploy to Gubio in Borno, North Western Nigeria to combat Boko Haram. ‎One of the soldiers who spoke under anonymity lamented that their colleagues that went for peace keeping after them under UN had been paid their allowances. " This development is affecting our morale. AU needs to intervene as affected soldiers are really worried ." the soldier said. He urged relevant authorities to investigate the matter if it was a case of  monumental corruption still ongoing in the system. "We fought in Guinea Bissau between 2014 and 2015; they promised to pay our allowances immediately w...

Ugonna Madueke,  the son of the former Minister of petroleum,  Diezani Alison-Madueke,  has been implicated in an ongoing investigation by the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the EFCC source,  “The MD said it was Diezani’s son that sent him a list of beneficiaries which included several INEC officials and election monitors across the 36 states. Diezani specifically instructed that the funds be disbursed at least a day or two before the elections. The total amount of money was $115m and Diezani told the bank to convert the funds into naira, which was about N23.3bn at the time. “However, the suspects told us that the volume of money was too big and they had problems converting the funds. So, Diezani told the bank MD to use the bank’s funds and hold on to the dollars as collateral and that after elections, the bank could use the dollars to replace the bank funds.” Okonkwo might be for conspiracy by the EFCC.

He took to Instagram sharing a photo with the inscription, "Use your energy to create not destroy." Shortly after  Tiwa Savage 's husband,  Tee Billz  took to Instagram  in an  epic emotional meltdown , it appears Nigerian  singer,  Timi Dakolo  has indirectly weighed in on the drama this morning. He took to Instagram sharing a photo with the inscription, " Use your energy to create not destroy. " He captioned the photo as, " DON'T GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME.... " Today, Thursday, April 28, 2016, Tiwa Savage's husband and former manager Tunji 'Tee Billz' Balogun  shared disturbing messages  about his marriage on Instagram. In his rants Tee Billz complained about neglect, accused his wife of having sex with  Dr. Sid, Don Jazzy  and  2face Idibia , claimed his mother-in-law is a witch who has blocked his destiny and spoke about his fractured relationship with his father. After his emotional outburst Tee Billz h...

It’s with great joy and happiness that I announce to everyone that Clint & Blair (DNATwins), who were kidnapped days ago, have been rescued finally.A ransom was paid, and we got the boys back. The boys are currently in the hospital. There will be a press release on the details of the incident and rescue soonest. We’ll like to use this medium to thank everyone for their unending support and heartfelt efforts in the rescue of my siblings. I pray that God, in His infinite mercies, bless all of you abundantly. Amen!

“The Alternative” album is a decent personal success for Damasus, but it falls flat when given more responsibility other than joining the blanding mass of Gospel records. Album – “The Alternative” Artiste – Stella Damasus Producer – Daniel 'DaBishop' Ademinokan Record Label – Index Two Studios (2016) Duration - 79 minutes Stella Damasus , is one of Nigeria’s most loved and hated celebrities ever. The singer made her bones over a decade ago, starring in the Nigeria movie industry – Nollywood – where she starred in some of the glorious movies to ever come out. But these days she is a Nollywood pariah. Stella has been accused of husband-snatching, an act deeply regarded as an unforgivable moral crime. Her current partner, movie director Daniel Ademinokan  was once husband to actress Doris Simeon. The couple separated in 2010 and divorced soon after. Whilst the actress still lives in Nigeria, the movie director moved with their son to the United States ...

Omotunde Lolo is unstoppable these days. The proclaimed queen of indigenous radio is turning 37 tomorrow and to celebrate her birthday, she has released new glamorous photos. From her radio show to her gig on  Funke Akindele’s  Jenifa’s Diary  and her annual comedy show,   Oga Madam Live  On Stage,  Lolo  is showing no signs of slowing down . She has a lot to be grateful for. This is not to say that the comedian and actress hasn’t had her low points but  Omotunde Lolo  as she is fondly called by her fans is not giving up. Not anytime soon. As she turns 37 tomorrow, 27th April, she recognizes God’s amazing grace over her life and relates with her joyful and playful persona in these new photos. In the new photos,  Lolo  is pictured in a number of head dresses. The actress donned pink, blue and grown head dresses worn in different styles. In one picture she looks absolutely delightful as she poses playfully in a...

He wrote, " And this my dear friends is what Jesus meant when he said "if your eye (anything) will make you sin...pluck (delete) it put". And as a very obedient child, you know what to do. Don't mind those who say learn to tolerate. If you are somewhere and the air is so foul, do you tolerate? If you are in a place and you are not sure of your safety, will you not extrapolate yourself from there? So why is it hard for you to understand that people who don't add value and are bent on erasing the little you have should be distanced? And by distanced, I don't mean ignored. I meant cut off totally. Or did Jesus say close your eyes? Na he said pluck it out! It means go to the extreme to protect your sanity. Unhealthy company can make you sick and drive you to seek the things that will eventually kill you. So starting with my online platforms, if I catch a whiff of anything that can use its reggae to spoil my blues... I am yanking the communication channel. No...

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has been suspended for 30 days by Uefa after it opened disciplinary proceedings against him following a failed drugs test. The suspension is provisional until a final decision is taken by Uefa's control, ethics and disciplinary body. Sakho, 26, tested positive for what is thought to be a type of fat burner after the Europa League win against Manchester United on 17 March. He chose  not to challenge  the results. European football's governing body added Sakho "did not request the analysis of the B sample". The date of a disciplinary hearing will be announced at a later stage. The France international and his club had already agreed he would remain unavailable while a Uefa investigation was completed. Sakho's Liverpool team-mate Kolo Toure was banned for six months in 2011 while at Manchester City after testing positive for a weight-loss drug contained within "water tablets" recommended to him by his wife...

Celebrated Yoruba actress cum music star, Dayo Amusa who recently revealed how a fan once embarrassed her on Wednesday, April 27, officially penned down endorsement deal with Tecno mobile. Dayo Amusa can be described as an actress who was able to spread her tentacles beyond the Nigerian movie industry as she has joined the likes of Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Cynthia Morgan among others in the music industry.  The sensational singer, whose music has been making waves in the industry on Wednesday, signed a promotional deal with Techno Mobile so they can help promote her songs on their platform in Boom Player. This deal was signed so her fans can have easy access in downloading both her audio and video songs. Few days back, Dayo Amusa released her new single, Alejo which is currently been aired on several radio stations. In her last single Aye Mi, the movie star in the remix of the song featured Oritsefemi and the video featured most of her colleagues in the movie industry...

Bayern Munich are sniffing around Arsenal star  Alexis Sanchez. The German giants have made discreet enquiries about whether  Arsenal  would be prepared to sell Sanchez this summer. Sanchez, 27, was a sensational £33m signing for Arsenal two years ago and enjoyed a brilliant first season at the Emirates. But Sanchez has been dogged by form and injuries this season and  Bayern  could be ready to pounce given any encouragement. They have yet to make a formal approach but their interest could be a worry for Arsenal as they look to tie down Sanchez to a new contract.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and a onetime Senator, Mrs Iyabo Anisulowo, has been kidnapped in Ogun State. Senator Anisulowo, who represented Ogun West Senatorial district between 2003-2007 at the Senate, was kidnapped alongside her security aide in Igbogila area of the state. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Police in the state, Muyiwa Adejobi, said they got the report on Wednesday evening and that the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Abdulmajid Ali, had dispatched teams to the area for the rescue operation. He assured the public, particularly her relations and those concerned, that she would be rescued unhurt and that the perpetrators would be apprehended.

A retired Air Commodore,  Aliyu Yishau, told a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that  a former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, acquired a house in Abuja for his 28-year old son, Kam, with N320m belonging to the Nigerian Air Force. Yisahau, who is the first prosecution witness in Badeh’s ongoing  trial, served as a Director of Finance and Account of the Nigerian Air Force while Badeh was the Chief of Air Staff between September 2012 and December 2013. adeh and the firm, Iyalikam Nigeria Limited, were arraigned on March 7, 2016 on 10 counts of money laundering involving alleged diversion of about N3.97bn from NAF’s account. Yishau, while being cross-examined by Badeh’s lawyer, Chief Akin Olujinmi (SAN), on Wednesday, said the N320m house was the second landed assets acquired in Wuse 2, Abuja by the former Chief of Defence Staff for his children. He said the first located at No: 19 Kumasi Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja was bought for Badeh’s first son, Ale...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the managing director of Fidelity Bank, Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo in connection with the $115 million slush fund routed through the bank by former Petroleum Resources Minister Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke to buy votes for Goodluck Jonathan. Also detained is the Fidelity Bank’s head of operation, Martin Izuogbe. The $115million was contributed by several oil companies, including Diezani directly handing over $25million, all converted into N23. 3 billion to buy INEC officials to rig the 2015 election for Jonathan. The arrest of the former resident electoral commissioner for Rivers state, Gesila Khan unlocked the gate to the scandal, which has also led the EFCC launch a manhunt for Ugonna Madueke, the former minister’s son. Also under probe are the four companies which made up the $115million slush fund. They are Northern Belt Gas Company Limited; Auctus Integrated; Midwestern Oil and Gas; and Lenoil, owned by Laitan Adesanya...

There was confusion in some parts of Kaduna on Wednesday following the killing of six over a girl  palaver. The incident occurred at the Badarawa Kwaru and Ungwan Yero, all in Kaduna North Local Government Area of the state. Our correspondent   gathered that six persons were feared killed while scores sustained varying degrees of injuries. The Kaduna Command of the Nigerian Police Force confirmed the incident. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Zubairu Abubakar, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said several suspects had been arrested in connection with the crisis. But he never gave the casualty figure. He said, “So many arrests were made, but I cannot tell you the number of people arrested until I find out from the office. However, calm has returned to the two communities.” As of the time of this  report on Wednesday,  there was  heavy presence of soldiers and police who forced residents of the area to remain indoor as seve...

Popular Yoruba actress, Mercy Aigbe, was on Wednesday arrested by heavily armed policemen at the Olaiya Junction area of Osogbo, the Osun State capital. A witness told our correspondent that the policemen fired three gunshots into the air before whisking the actress and her brother, who drove her in a Honda Accord car  away to an unknown place. It was not clear why the police team arrested her, but our correspondent gathered that the policemen were on a stop-and-search when they saw a police cap on the dashboard of Aigbe’s car. Another witness said the police arrested the actress’ brother because he dressed like  ‘yahoo boys.’ The actress was  reportedly blocked at the popular Olaiya Junction by a police patrol van which had been trailing her car from Okefia area. Angered by the effrontery of the police to block her, the actress was said to have flared up and insulted the policemen, who seized her mobile phone. The actress, whose husband is said to be a p...