France Announces Two Cases of the Coronavirus from China, the first in Europe
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France Announces Two Cases of the Coronavirus from China, the first in Europe

The deadly coronavirus has travelled all the way to Europe as France has announced two cases of a deadly new virus from China, the first in Europe. The two confirmed cases were announced on Friday by Agnes Buzyn, the French health minister, who said both people had travelled to China. “We have two cases,” she said. “We will probably have other cases.” One reason why France is the first European country to have confirmed cases is that it has developed a test allowing medics to rapidly diagnose infected people, Buzyn said. One of the pair, a 48-year-old man, passed through Wuhan, the epicentre in China for the virus, before travelling to France on Wednesday, she said. That person is hospitalised in the southwestern city of Bordeaux. The other person is in a Paris hospital. The ministe...
With My New Plans I Strongly Believe That We Are Capable To Take Care Of Insurgency In The Country, Buhari Reveals.
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With My New Plans I Strongly Believe That We Are Capable To Take Care Of Insurgency In The Country, Buhari Reveals.

president muhammadu buhari in office People may think that the Nigerian president reacted to the resent ranking of the country in the world corruption list by his words, but the President believes the nation will surely put the issues associated with the troubles in the Northeast in order and move ahead, although it might take a bit longer. President Muhammadu Buhari stated this while receiving the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarcic, on Friday at the State House in Abuja. “We have the experience of the civil war. I could recall the role of the military, the army each commander had in his pocket; how to behave himself and how to allow international bodies like yourself to go round and see for themselves that people are treated in the most humane way...
Bobrisky denies being arrested or having his cars seized by soldiers
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Bobrisky denies being arrested or having his cars seized by soldiers

A video claiming Nigerian cross-dresser, Bobrisky, was arrested and had his car seized has been debunked by the social media personality.   Bobrisky, who recently posted a new photo on his Instagram page, dismissed the report of his alleged arrest, which unconfirmed sources suggested was related to his cross-dressing activities.   In a post, he wrote:   "Bloggers repeat after me.... Always get your gist right.... no soldiers arrested me or collected my cars"  
Rapper YG arrested for robbery after raid at his home
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Rapper YG arrested for robbery after raid at his home

Following a raid at his home, American rapper YG, whose relationship with Khelani ended after he was caught kissing another woman outside a Los Angeles nightclub, has been arrested and charged with robbery.   The Californian rapper was arrested by the police after they conducted a search in his home in the early hours of Friday, January 24. The authorities arrived with a search warrant and an arrest warrant related to a robbery case.     TMZ reported that this is the second raid on his home in less than a year. The police conducted the first search in July 2019 after the rapper's Escalade was involved in a high-speed chase through L.A. streets, resulting in the death of a pedestrian and injuries to a police officer.   YG, however, maintained that he was nowhere near the robbery...
The Graduation of Actor Adebayo Salami’s Daughter from a UK University
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The Graduation of Actor Adebayo Salami’s Daughter from a UK University

Nollywood Actor, Adebayo Salami, was overjoyed to witness his daughter's post-graduate convocation in the UK, and he took to Instagram to share his excitement. Salami congratulated his daughter, Tobi, on her recent achievement, emphasizing the significance of proper education at every available level as the best legacy a parent can give their children. He also expressed his desire to see his daughter at the top. He expressed his sentiments in a post, saying: The best legacy every parent can give their children is proper education at every available level. Congratulations to my dear daughter Tobi on your post-graduate convocation in the UK. Best wishes always, my daughter. See you at the top...
Sijibomi Ogundele, UAE Ambassador To Nigeria, And Many Others Receives A Royal Award From Ooni Of Ife
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Sijibomi Ogundele, UAE Ambassador To Nigeria, And Many Others Receives A Royal Award From Ooni Of Ife

Sijibomi Ogundele, UAE Ambassador To Nigeria, And Many Others Receives A Royal Award From Ooni Of Ife. It is said that ; “The diligent man will stand before kings and not ordinary men”. For the first time in history, the Ooni of Ife-Ojaja II pioneered a forum that identified the vital few champions in different sectors.    Present were prominent leaders, amongst whom were the United Arab Emirate Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Fahad Al-Taffaq; and the Minister for Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare; who presented an award of excellence to Sijibomi Ogundele, Funke Adesiyan, Eyitope Kola Oyeneyin, Seyi Awolowo and many other young Nigerian Entrepreneurs, at the Royal African Young Leadership Forum, held in the prestigious Oduduwa hall of the great Obafemi Awolowo University, where the dazzl...
Rapper Wale reveals a scathing DM he received from a lady for not acknowledging his 1-year-old fan
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Rapper Wale reveals a scathing DM he received from a lady for not acknowledging his 1-year-old fan

The Nigerian-born American rapper, Wale, has posted a screenshot of a highly critical DM he received from a lady for allegedly not acknowledging her nephew who is reportedly a 1-year-old fan of his.   In what Wale described as 'crazy', the lady claimed that the rapper is tagged in videos of her nephew listening to his songs, which he (Wale) fails to repost.   She promised to inform her nephew that the rapper is a 'dickhead' when he is older since "he can't reciprocate the love a 1-year-old is giving him". The lady further stated that she will be checking back to see if he got her message.   See the screenshot below; 
Garba Shehu criticizes Transparency International’s corruption report on Nigeria as a perception index and not research-based
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Garba Shehu criticizes Transparency International’s corruption report on Nigeria as a perception index and not research-based

Garba Shehu, President Buhari's media aide, has responded to Transparency International's ranking of Nigeria as 146 out of 180 corrupt countries and as the most corrupt country in West Africa.   During an appearance on Channels TV 'Sunrise Daily', Shehu emphasized that the report, which gave Nigeria a score of 26 out of 100 points, is based on perception index and not research-based.    The Presidential spokesperson argued that the report does not depict the country’s actual situation, emphasizing that it relies on secondary sources.    Shehu stated;    “The report itself is a perception index,” he said. “So perception is what it is. It is different from the reality that you have on the ground. The repo...
Sujimoto Receives a Royal Award From The Ooni of Ife
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Sujimoto Receives a Royal Award From The Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, and the MD/CEO of Sujimoto, Sijibomi Ogundele, were part of an event where they received an award. This groundbreaking forum recognized outstanding individuals from various sectors for their contributions. The event, known as the Royal African Young Leadership Forum, featured leaders such as the United Arab Emirate Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Fahad Al-Taffaq, and the Minister for Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare, who presented awards of excellence to Sijibomi Ogundele, as well as other young Nigerian entrepreneurs. The ceremony took place at the prestigious Oduduwa hall of the Obafemi Awolowo University. Several images from the event showed the Ooni of Ife, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, the Minister for Youth and Sports, the MD/CEO of Suj...
Nigerian man cries out after allegedly being held hostage in Pakistan (video)
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Nigerian man cries out after allegedly being held hostage in Pakistan (video)

An alarming video has emerged online showing a Nigerian man in distress, claiming to be held against his will in Pakistan. The man, visibly distraught and being subjected to physical abuse, explained that his captors are demanding payment for goods allegedly delivered to someone named Paul, also known as Onye Eze. The man expressed fear for his life, stating that he might be killed if the situation is not resolved. The current status of the man is unknown. The video can be viewed below.