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Wizkid Shows Off 'Six Packs' In New Photos

Number One Africa’s Best singer, Wizkid, a father of 3 boys, has shared shirtless pictures of in a music video scene.Wizkid in the pictures flashed his Calvin Klein brief at the beach, while showing off his toned belly and abs. See the photos;

#BBNaija: K.brule Promises To Marry Khloe and They Almost Kissed Last Night

It was a loved up session last night between Big Brother Naija 2018 housemates, Khloe and K.Brule, as the couple professed love for each other and almost kissed. K.brule went straight to tell Khloe that he’s ready to marry her, and this kept us thinking if they know each other outside the house just like BBNaija housemates Miracle and Nina, or just a strategy employed by K.Brule.

A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Jumoke Akinjide, has returned N650 million to the Federal Government.

Akinjide informed the court about this development today, when she notified Justice Muslim Sule Hassan of a Federal High Court in Lagos of her plans to reach an out-of-court settlement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC had preferred a fraud and money laundering charge against her over the campaign money for the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State received from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Her lawyer, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN), told the court that before the start of trial, the party took the decision to return the fund complained of by the prosecution through his client. “The entire money from the charge is the sum of N650 million. The funds were campaign money for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state in the 2015 general elections. “The defendants who were PDP chieftains in Oyo state acting on the collective decision of the party decided to refund the money. “I had a word with the EFCC’s lawyer, Rotimi

Obasanjo can't stop Buhari from seeking a second term,Rochas Okorocha announces plans to erect three more statues

While addressing newsmen in Owerri, Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha announced his intention to erect three more statues. The governor disclosed that the statues placement is part of activities lined up to mark the 42nd anniversary of the state. He listed Chief Sam Mbakwe; Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu and Dr. Michael Okpara for special post-humous recognition. The trio, whose statues would be erected, would be bestowed with the highest award of the state. Reacting to the letter written by general Olusegun Obasanjo, the governor said no amount of letters can stop President Muhammadu Buhari from running for President in 2019 if indeed he decides to seek a second term. He said: "This is a letter from one General to another, and from a former President to a seating President. We do not dabble into their conversations because they know how to convey their messages to one another beyond the obvious. So we should not cry more than the bereaved. However, I kno

Peter Obi, Ben Murray-Bruce, Fela Durotoye tells Nigerians in Diaspora to Invest in the Country and stop negative mindset of the economy

Nigerians in diaspora have been tasked on the need to change their negative mindset about their country and join hands and resources to help build the Nigeria of everyone’s dream. Former Governor of Anambra Peter Obi, Senators Ben Murray-Bruce and Shaaba Lafiaji, and motivational speaker Fela Durotoye, made the call at the Nigerian-American Business Forum in Florida. Others who spoke on: ‘Investing in Nigeria from the Diaspora: Challenges and Opportunities’, were the Nigerian Stock Exchange Council President Abimbola Ogunbanjo and Nigerian-American entrepreneur Biodun Shobanjo. They all challenged those in the diaspora to invest at home and help to build a better Nigeria. Obi said: “You must invest in Nigeria; we must change the mindset about Nigeria. You must bring your investment home because we need to take back Nigeria. “There is an opportunity in Nigeria when it comes to investment that is not anywhere in the world. Channel your investment back into the country; be pa