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Ebuka, the presenter of the Big Brother Naija show has placed Nigerians on their toes following the announcement that there will be a twist to the ongoing Pepper Dem edition tomorrow. Commentators couldn’t calm their nerves as they took to social media to express their readiness and anticipation to the BBNaija Twist announced. “There would be a twist in the house tomorrow and knowing that biggie isn’t predictable what do you think the twist would be,” a Twitter user wrote. Adedoyin wrote: “Who else is anticipating. I really can’t wait to see what twist Ebuka was talking about.” Boss Lady IG wrote: “I guess biggie will be revealing his face because I can’t even think of any other twist than what has happened so far. What do y’all think?.” Seun wrote: “What if the rest of the housemate are actually fake housemates and biggie is about to bring in the original pepper them gang on board.” Eviction List: Tacha, Omashola, Jeff, Mike However, after Biggie put all the Housema...

Super Eagles host Benin on 11 November 2019 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday confirmed fixtures for the 2021 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon, with Nigeria’s Super Eagles hosting neighbours Benin in MatchDay 1 on 11 November. Both neighbours belong to Group L. Sierra Leone, which also belong to the group will host Lesotho. on same day. The second match in the group will take place 19 November, with Nigeria going to Lesotho, while Benin will be at home for Sierra Leone. African champions Algeria will begin their title defence at home to former champions Zambia also in November. The Desert Foxes will also visit Botswana between November 11 and 19, giving the defending champions a realistic chance to collect a maximum six points from the two matches. Zimbabwe complete Group H and the top two finishers after each nation plays the other three at home and away qualifies for the 2021 tournament in Cameroon. Zambia have struggled in the Cup of Nation...

The move by the Federal Government to proscribe the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has continued to trigger more mixed reactions across the country. Speaking about the issue during his appearance on  Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily  on Monday, Mr Garba Shehu insisted that the move was in the right direction. He likened the recent activities of the Shiite group to the declaration of war on the Nigerian State, following a series of protest which turned violent. “Looking at the global definition of terrorism and some of the laws that prevail in many countries including the UK, … a ban of associations could be proclaimed if it is established that there is an intention to carry out terrorism. “In this particular instance, it is not in doubt that the sect has declared war on the state,” said Shehu who is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity. He added, “They (IMN members) are killing law enforcement agents, t...

The immediate former governor of Osun State Rauf Aregbesola has vowed to pioneer serious taxation for wealthy people in Nigeria, when a becomes a Minister of the Federal Republic. He said this on Monday when he was being screened by the Senate. The minister nominee said  he was responding to the senator representing Abia central, Theodore Orji who asked for his view on multiple taxation and how it affects businesses. “The truth is, Nigeria is a federation and I am a federalist. There is a limit to what we can do on taxation in the federation. I wouldn’t have loved to go into this because it is going to be controversial. “We have left the rich men in Nigeria without discharging their responsibility to the citizens particularly on taxation. “So, I am going to pioneer privilege taxes for those who have huge resources or wealth from which Nigerians must tap. If I go into this, there might be some ill feelings in some quarters, so I wont go deep into that. “I will recomme...

While appreciating Aregbesola for the favour, Abbo urged  President Muhammadu Buhari  to give him a "big ministry" to oversee. Senator Elisha Abbo has been accused of assaulting a woman in a sex toy shop in Abuja.  Former Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola [Twitter] Adamawa lawmaker, Senator Elisha Abbo Cliff, has disclosed that former governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola, donated his one-month salary towards his election. Abbo stated this during Aregbesola's ministerial screening at the Senate on Monday, July 29, 2019. While appreciating Aregbesola for the favour, Abbo urged President Muhammadu Buhari to give him a "big ministry" to oversee. "I came to your house in Ikeja. You never knew me; you asked me to come to your office in Osogbo,"  the lawmaker said. "You ushered me into your office where I explained my problem and you gave me the whole of your salary for that month to go to Adamawa and contest election. ...

Ethiopians dug in to help plant more than 200 million trees in the climate change ravaged country on Monday, breaking the previous world record. “Today Ethiopia is set in our attempt to break the world record together for a Green Legacy, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s office tweeted earlier on Monday. “More than 224 million saplings had already been planted, state affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporation reported, beating the previous world record held by India. “Some schools and government offices were closed for the occasion and the prime minister told fellow Ethiopians to “go out and make your mark,” as he planted his own tree in the southern city of Arba Minch. “Ahmed’s Green Legacy initiative, launched in May, aims to plant a total of 4 billion trees by the end of the year. “Ethiopia’s rapidly growing population and lack of arable land pose a problem for the impoverished East African nation. “In recent years environment has become a key issue in Ethiopia, the United Na...

A whale was unfortunate enough to walk into the vicious hands of some locals who dissected its meat for consumption.     The whale being cut into pieces   These are images of a grounded whale which was killed in the Niger Delta part of Nigeria   The whale was reported to have been swept to the shores of the beach at the Okpoama and Onyekia communities in Brass Local government area of Bayelsa State on Sunday 28/07/2019.   The villagers pounced on it and started cutting it into pieces in excitment.   From the look of things, a public holiday might be declared in the region to accommodate the celebration by the people.   See more images:       tori.ng

video of a White Jesus impersonator is currently trending online. According to reports, the Jesus impersonator was invited by a Kenyan Clergyman to his church. The visit to the church was preceded by a long journey by Jesus in a motorcade across the city the trending video, the Jesus impersonator is seen standing out of the  sun-roof  of one of the vehicles in the motorcades and waving to a cheering crowd of excited Kenyans.                                  Watch the videos below. Africa Facts Zone @AfricaFactsZone A Kenyan Pastor invited a white Jesus impersonator to his church, and he rode across the road waving people, who were cheering him on. 801 9:47 PM - Jul 28, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 767 people are talking about this Ottilia Anna MaSibanda ✔ @MaS1banda...

The abductors of Samson Siasia’s mother, Mrs Beauty Ogere Siasia have reduced their demand for the release of the 79-year-old woman to N50million from initial N70million. Samson Siasia’s, a former Super Eagles striker and coach, and his family were understood to have pleaded with his mother’s abductors to accept N500, 000, explaining he has been out of job for sometime now. The 79-year old Beauty Ogere Siasia was kidnapped 16 days ago alongside 65-year old Florence Donana and her 17-year old grand daughter. The victims were taken away from their Odoni community, in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, on July 15 at about 2 a.m. Siasia, however, begged the kidnappers to set his aged mother free unconditionally saying he was out of job and had no such money to pay them. “The kidnappers have reduced the ransom from N70m to N50m without consideration to the health of the woman. “The family offered to pay N500,000 to secure the freedom of the woman but the kidnapper...

Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a former chairman of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Akoko-Edo branch, Alhaji Jimoh Olumoye. It was gathered that Alhaji Olumoye was abducted along Igarra-Okpe Road on Sunday afternoon while driving in his car to pick his children from the farm. It was gathered that children of the victim raised the alarm when they saw their father’s car with the doors opened and his phones abandoned. A family source who craved anonymity, said the family has lodged a formal complaint at the Igarra police station. The source said: “His children had gone to the farm early in the morning and he promised to go and pick them in the afternoon before he would attend his family meeting. “The children waited endlessly for their father and when they did not see him, decided to trek. On their way home, they met his car on the road with the four doors opened and his mobile phone abandoned. After searching for their father fruitlessly, ...

Fashola being screened by Senate The Senate on Monday grilled former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola who appeared before the upper chamber to be screened for a ministerial position. Over 25 senators, out of the over 50 who wanted to ask questions, were allowed to grill Fashola, who was the immediate past Minister of Works, Power and Housing. For over an hour, Fashola was busy engaging the senators who asked several questions rather than the usual take a bow and go. Fashola, during his screening answered questions on power generation in Nigeria, infrastructure, among others. He said Nigerians were benefitting from off-grid power. Fashola said “While we were managing the grid, we changed Nigeria’s conversation from off-grid power to on-grid power and for the first time, Nigerians are now talking about and benefitting from off-grid power.” On power audit carried out across 37 federal universities, the former minister said “We undertook the power audit of 37 ...

Saudi Arabia’s Prince Bandar bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud (R) with King Salman. Royal Court of Saudi Arabia has announced the demise of Prince Bandar bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud on Sunday evening, says Saudi Press Agency. Prince Bandar, the tenth son of the country’s founding monarch Abdulaziz Ibn Al Saud, and the eldest surviving member of the ruling family, died at the age of 96. According to the statement issued by the Royal Court, prayers will be held today after Isha prayers at the Grand Mosque (Masjid Al-Haram) in the holy city of Makkah. At the time of his death, Prince Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was not actively involved in political royal within the ruling Al Saud family. Prince Bandar’s sons, however, hold important posts: Prince Faisal bin Bandar is governor of Riyadh; Prince Abdullah bin Bandar heads the National Guard; Prince Abdullah bin Bandar is deputy governor of Mecca and Prince Khalid bin Bandar serves as an adviser to King Salman.

More bodies were recovered between Sunday and Monday morning by rescue workers in Nganzai local government of Borno State, where Boko Haram unleashed mindless violence at the weekend. At least 70 people have now been confirmed dead, in one of the worst attacks by the insurgents in recent months. Three villages were attacked by the militants who came in five trucks, fitted with anti-craft guns. A rescue official who led the recovery operations in the area, told the Chinese news agency Xinhua that at least 15 bodies were recovered since Sunday evening. Most of the bodies were found in the bush, having bullet wounds. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday said that 55 bodies of villagers were found after the militants’ three separate attacks in Badu Malam Kyariri, Zawa and Lamisula Bukar Bulala villages. Another rescue official said the recovered bodies were being prepared for mass burial on Monday. Abbagana Ali, head of the Civilian Joint Task Force, a pro-government militi...

Tonight live eviction show saw Nelson and Thelma leaving the Big Brother Naija House. They are the sixth and seventh housemate to leave the reality show. Nelson was the first to be evicted. During his four-week stay in the house, the model and beauty pageant winner snapped up the Head of House title and was also the masseuse in the house. He wasn’t immune to the love triangles that have become a prominent feature in this season. Though his first love interest was Diane, he however felt his fellow evicted housemate Tuoyo has more hots for her. Thus, in the spirit of brotherhood, decided to set his eyes on another available spicy housemate in the house. But he didn’t really have to work hard because Esther had her eyes on him. At the live show, he revealed that Esther was a strong woman who wasn’t willing to let go of him. This characteristic he said was a huge turn on for him. With him out of the house, will Frodd who has been rejected by Esther stand a chance? Initially...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will not call any witness to defend its case against former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his party before the Presidential Tribunal in Abuja. Atiku and the PDP are by their petition challenging the outcome of February 23, 2019 presidential election which INEC declared was won by President Muhammadu Buhari and his All Progressives Congress. After presenting 62 witnesses, Atiku and the PDP rested their case. The tribunal, led by Justice Mohammed Garba adjourned further proceedings till Monday for INEC to open its defence. But when called upon by the tribunal to open his case on Monday, INEC’s lawyer, Yunus Usman (SAN), said it would not be necessary on the grounds that the evidence extracted from the petitioners’ witnesses during cross-examination was in support of the commission’s case. He said, “We have painstakingly reviewed the evidence of p...

Frank Lampard has insisted that he doesn't want Chelsea supporters to continue a chant which contains offensive language directed towards the travelling community, after it was heard during the Blues' 4-3 win over Reading. Chelsea supporters recited the chant celebrating Lampard's time as a player at the club, which also contains a description of West Ham fans as 'Pikeys'. Speaking about the chant, Lampard - who joined ​Chelsea from ​West Ham in 2001 - told the ​club website: "I didn’t hear the song in question and of course, if there’s a song in the modern day or any day that has offensive words, I don’t want to hear that. "That’s me saying that as a big Chelsea man who really appreciates the support. We don’t want songs with offensive words. If the fans could sing other songs, then I’ll back that. "The club are very clear with the work we do off the pitch about anything that’s offensive or prejudiced and we’ve made a big mark on that i...

Manchester United have included Nigerian winger Maximilano Oyedele, on their squad for the 2019 SuperCupNI in Northern Ireland. This is according to the official website of the SuperCupNI, which added that the Nigerian youngster will play with the number 12 jersey during the competition. Other players of Nigerian origin, Mipo Odubeko, Ayodeji Sotona and Shola Shoretire represented Manchester United in the 2017 edition of the SuperCupNI. Manchester United U15s are competing in the junior section and face Strikers on July 29 at Broughshane, followed by matches against Co Tyrone (July 30) and Charlton Athletic (July 31) at Riada Stadium, Ballymoney and Scroggy Rd, Limavady respectively. Super Eagles star, Sone Aluko, is one of the notable Nigerian players to feature in the SuperCupNI, who represented Birmingham City U14s in 2003.

The Reds have struggled in pre-season but the manager vowed they would be much-improved against their title rivals Jurgen Klopp insisted Liverpool would be a "different animal" against Manchester City after his side's pre-season struggles continued on Sunday. The European champions suffered a 3-0 loss to Napoli in their penultimate friendly ahead of the 2019-20 season, the result extending their winless run to four matches. Liverpool are set to get stars Mohamed Salah, Alisson and Roberto Firmino back on Monday, with Sadio Mane poised to return after the Community Shield clash against City on August 4. Reds manager Klopp said it had been an unusual pre-season for Liverpool, but he feels they will be a different team at Wembley "Missing six players is strange. That you lose players during a pre-season, we are used to – that happened from time to time," he told a news conference. "But that they don't start from the beginning and come a cou...

Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has said integrity has been brought into the governorship contest of his home state of Bayelsa by entry of the lawyer-turned politician, Chief Anthony George-Ikoli (SAN). Jonathan commended the decision of Ikoli to join the race and expressed confidence that his election would bring credibility, respect and development, not only to Bayelsa State, but the entire Niger-Delta region. The state’s gubernatorial poll to elect Governor Seriake Dickson’s successor will come up on September 3, 2019. Chief Ikoli visited President Jonathan on Wednesday in his Abuja home where he formally informed him of his aspiration, and also presented him with his blueprint for the development of state. Ikoli has always enjoyed the former president’s admiration as, in 2006, when he became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, the highest rank in the legal profession, Jonathan, who was then the Governor of Bayelsa State, did no...