Ghanaian secondary school rapper gets the attention of Wyclef Jean
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Ghanaian secondary school rapper gets the attention of Wyclef Jean

The attention of Wyclef Jean has been captured by a Ghanaian secondary school rapper. The young student, who was rapping in his school uniform, gained recognition after a video of his performance went viral. In the video, the talented rapper can be seen delivering impressive bars while being cheered on by fellow students. The footage garnered widespread attention on Twitter, ultimately catching the eye of rapper Wyclef Jean. After viewing the video, Wyclef Jean gave a shout out to the aspiring rapper, expressing interest in his talent. He mentioned that his company, Carnival World Music Group, is actively seeking the young artist. In a retweet of the Ghanaian rapper's video, Wyclef Jean wrote, "Carnival World Music Group is looking for this kid, he has talent !!!!!" The tweet also feat...
Pastor, wife sentenced to three years in prison for selling JAMB form above N4, 000
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Pastor, wife sentenced to three years in prison for selling JAMB form above N4, 000

Pastor, wife sentenced to three years in prison for selling JAMB form above N4, 000 In Nasarawa state, a magistrate court today January 28th, handed down a three-year prison sentence to Pastor Ujaku Emem Samuel, his wife Mrs. Peace, Opulani Sunupe, and Umar Musa Sa’adu for selling the e-PIN for the 2020 unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME) above the stipulated price of N4,000. According to a statement by JAMB’s Head of Information, the four accused individuals were apprehended by the NSCDC in Nasarawa state for selling the JAMB form above N4000 and were arraigned in court today, where they pleaded guilty. The statement reads, “No fewer than four persons who are agents of accredited sale outlets arrested by officers of NSCDC, Nasarawa State...
Mother and Son Convicted of Internet Scam by Lagos Court, Sentenced (See Photos)
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Mother and Son Convicted of Internet Scam by Lagos Court, Sentenced (See Photos)

Conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretense charges led to the conviction of Damilola Ahmed Adeyeri and his mother, Alaba Kareem Adeyeri, for defrauding victims of $82,570 (approximately N29.9 million).   Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, sentenced the duo to three years each in a correctional center.     The judge found them guilty on all counts, with their sentences running concurrently. The court also ordered the forfeiture of their properties and monies to the Federal Government, with restitution to the victims upon application.   Following a petition from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) against Damilola Adeyeri and others, operatives of the EFCC arrested the duo for conspiracy, obtaining under false pretense, money launderin...
Kobe Bryant’s Father Joe Bryant Seen for the First Time Since Tragic Accident
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Kobe Bryant’s Father Joe Bryant Seen for the First Time Since Tragic Accident

Joe Bryant, 65, a retired NBA star, was spotted leaving the Las Vegas home he shares with Kobe's mother, Pamela, after a bouquet of flowers was delivered on Monday afternoon. This is the first time he has been seen in public since the tragic loss of his son and granddaughter.   Neighbors have reported that Joe and Pamela's lives have been drastically affected by the tragedy. They conveyed their devastation and the sudden and profound impact on their lives.   A neighbor, who reached out to support the grieving family, shared, "I talked to them twice yesterday and took over food and a card, and briefly today, they are just devastated, as you can imagine. It's a private, awful moment, losing their son...
Tragic Accident: 15 dead and 38 injured after a truck veers into a river in Ogun (see photos)
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Tragic Accident: 15 dead and 38 injured after a truck veers into a river in Ogun (see photos)

A Toyota Canter truck plunged into dried Omi river on the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode road, resulting in the tragic death of at least 15 people and leaving 38 others with various injuries.   The Ogun Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Clement Oladele, confirmed the incident in Abeokuta on Tuesday. He stated that the accident involved a white-colored Mitsubishi Canter with the registration number XE 331 MKA, carrying passengers from Sokoto state.     Oladele suggested that driver fatigue could be the suspected cause of the crash, leading the vehicle to veer off the road and collide with the dried Omi river.   He further explained that 15 male adult bodies were recovered from under the river bridge, and 38 injured passengers were taken to the State Hospital, Ijebu O...
Abandoned Newborn Found on Roadside in Niger State
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Abandoned Newborn Found on Roadside in Niger State

A newborn baby girl, abandoned by an unidentified woman, was rescued by a good Samaritan named Fatima Adamu. The infant was found along Kuta Road, opposite the Central Mosque in Minna, the capital of Niger state.   The baby was taken to the Niger State Child Right Protection Agency in Minna on Tuesday, January 28.     According to Adamu, she was alerted by her neighbors after the baby, wrapped in a cloth, was discovered by a passerby. "When I arrived at the scene, I found a crowd gathered around where the baby was abandoned. No one dared touch the baby, as no one except the playing children saw the woman who left her behind. The children told us they saw a woman get off a motorcycle and leave something that was moving," she recounted. "The children immediately informed their parent...
“God blessed me with my dream husband despite the situation” – Nigerian woman walks down the aisle on crutches one year and 2 months after she survived fatal accident that claimed 27 lives
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“God blessed me with my dream husband despite the situation” – Nigerian woman walks down the aisle on crutches one year and 2 months after she survived fatal accident that claimed 27 lives

A one year and two months after surviving a fatal accident that took the lives of 27 individuals, a Nigerian lady from Abia State, Levi Lauretta, tied the knot with Victor Nwaubani, an Assistant Supritendent of Police.   Levi Lauretta took to Facebook to share her inspiring story and requested prayers for her healing to be perfected. "My Amen was not in vain. God blessed me with my dream husband despite the situation I found myself in after a fatal accident that claimed more than 27 lives on 21st October 2018 at Abia state. My man stood by me and still chose me to be his beautiful bride. To all the single sisters here, you are next. 7th December was a success more than I ever expected. Thank you Lord. Please continue to keep me in your prayers for Go...
Father Sets Fire to 10-Year-Old Daughter’s Private Part for Stealing N3,000 in Ibadan
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Father Sets Fire to 10-Year-Old Daughter’s Private Part for Stealing N3,000 in Ibadan

The National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has apprehended a couple accused of tying their 10-year-old daughter, Abibat, to a ceiling and burning her private part for stealing N3,000.   According to the authorities, the father, 41-year-old Taofeek Olawale, from Ede, Osun State, claimed to have only intended to scare his daughter with the fire as a deterrent, but the fire ended up burning her private part.   Speaking at a press conference in Ibadan, the NSCDC Commandant, Isikilu Akinsanya, emphasized that the arrest was part of the Anti-human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit's responsibility to protect the lives and property of Nigerians as per the 2003 Act, amended in 2007.   The Commandant, ...
Rapper Yung6ix and Tolu Ogunlesi banter over the significant things President Buhari has done since becoming President
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Rapper Yung6ix and Tolu Ogunlesi banter over the significant things President Buhari has done since becoming President

The exchange between Rapper Yung6ix and presidential aide, Tolu Ogunlesi, on Twitter garnered attention. Yung6ix urged Nigerians to list the "significant things" President Buhari has accomplished since his inauguration in 2015. Ogunlesi, who is the Special Assistant to President Buhari on New Media, responded by listing some of the achievements of the Buhari administration. However, Yung6ix expressed disappointment with Tolu's response, emphasizing that his question was specifically about the "significant" accomplishments. Their interaction caused a stir on social media.
The Story of an 80-year-old British Woman’s First Sexual Encounter with Her 35-year-old Egyptian Toyboy
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The Story of an 80-year-old British Woman’s First Sexual Encounter with Her 35-year-old Egyptian Toyboy

Opening up about her sex life, Iris Jones, an 80-year-old British pensioner planning to marry her 35-year-old Egyptian lover Mohamed Ahmed Irbriham, shared her experiences on a segment of the This Morning show.   During the show, Ms. Iris humorously recounted her love story and the details of her first intimate encounter with her younger companion, leaving presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield amused.     Iris, who had previously dismissed claims that her partner was interested in her money, expressed that she "felt like a virgin again" during their intimate moments. Recalling their first night together, she described it as "very rough."   "We used a whole tube of KY jelly," she added, prompting laughter from the hosts. Iris continued, saying, "I couldn't walk the ne...