Fire Destroys Section of Ogbete Main Market in Enugu (See Photos)
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Fire Destroys Section of Ogbete Main Market in Enugu (See Photos)

Today, on Friday, January 3rd, a fire outbreak engulfed a section of the well-known Ogbete market located in Enugu state. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.   The state fire service promptly responded to the scene to help extinguish the fire.   Below are more photos from the incident:  
Breaking News: Tana Mongeau and Jake Paul Split After 5 Months of Marriage
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Breaking News: Tana Mongeau and Jake Paul Split After 5 Months of Marriage

Vloggers Tana Mongeau and Jake Paul have called it quits just five months after their wedding in Las Vegas. The social media personalities, aged 21 and 22, who had a non-legally binding ceremony in July, announced the end of their marriage through their Instagram accounts on January 3, 2020. Tana expressed, "Okay I don't really know how to announce that we're taking a break, and this feels weird... I'm glad we can still sit together and laugh as we do this, but for now, we both need to focus on our very hectic lives... I'll never predict what the future holds, and I will always cherish Jake and everything we shared. Jake, the brother of fellow YouTuber Logan Paul, also posted on his page, "As Tana and I sit next to each other writing capti...
My son betrayed my trust – Woman who ate body parts of LASU final year student killed by her son, speaks (video)
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My son betrayed my trust – Woman who ate body parts of LASU final year student killed by her son, speaks (video)

The mother of Owolabi Adeeko, who killed and consumed the body parts of Favour Daley-Oladele, a final year Theatre Arts student of the Lagos State University, has come forward with her version of events. Mrs. Bola Adeeko, a school decorator, explained that she sought the assistance of Pastor Segun Philip to pray for the hardships her family was facing. After a short session with the pastor, she was given a soap to bathe with and instructed to return to her hotel room, where she would be served food. The suspect's mother revealed that she was unaware that the soap she used and the local dish she consumed were made with human body parts. In a viral video, Mrs. Adeeko expressed her disappointment, stating that her son had betrayed her trust despite starting the "journey" together. Watch t...
Chika Ike Shows Off Her Beach Body
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Chika Ike Shows Off Her Beach Body

Displaying her hourglass figure, Chika Ike shared stunning pictures on Instagram.   Posing by the beach, she rocked a black and white patterned bikini.   She captioned the photo "Island girl."      
Juventus Signs Swedish Midfielder Dejan Kulusevski for £30m in First January Deal (Photos)
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Juventus Signs Swedish Midfielder Dejan Kulusevski for £30m in First January Deal (Photos)

Italian powerhouse Juventus has sealed the £30 million acquisition of Dejan Kulusevski from Atalanta. The Swedish midfielder will be loaned out to Parma until the season concludes. According to Mail Online Sport, the £30 million fee, which is paid in five installments, could potentially rise by €9 million (£7.6m) based on contract conditions until 2024.   The 19-year-old is currently on loan at Parma from Atalanta, having made 19 appearances in the current season, scoring four goals and providing seven assists. He transferred to Atalanta in 2016 from Swedish club Brommapojkarna, which will receive a percentage of the final fee from Atalanta.     Earlier this year, the 19-year-old expressed to Sportbladet: 'I like to have the ball at my feet'    'I used to dribble a lot when I w...
Cameroon bound wooden boat with 144 drums of diesel intercepted by Nigerian Navy
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Cameroon bound wooden boat with 144 drums of diesel intercepted by Nigerian Navy

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted a wooden boat bound for Cameroon carrying 144 drums of diesel. The petroleum product is suspected to be illegally refined. The boat was intercepted during a routine patrol around Agbana West by Tom Shot Island Breakwaters along the waterways of Cross River State by officers of Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Victory patrol team. The suspects, including one Cameroonian named Daniel Nekoli and three Nigerians - Emma Effiong, Victor Okon, and Kingsley Etim - were paraded before newsmen by Commander of the NNS Victory team, Rear Admiral Vincent Okeke, represented by Captain Muhammad Umaru. The total market value of the seized items is estimated at N15, 504, 000. Captain Muhammad Umaru highlighted the desperation of smugglers to bring in contraband into the country ...
Emma Ugolee’s Eye-Opener: The Story of a Love Lost
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Emma Ugolee’s Eye-Opener: The Story of a Love Lost

Emma Ugolee recently shared a personal experience to convey a powerful message to his audience.   He disclosed that he once expressed his feelings for a lady but was turned down. Later, he learned that she actually had feelings for him, but refrained from pursuing a relationship because she feared he might succumb to his kidney ailment.   Recently, he reconnected with a mutual acquaintance who informed him of the girl's passing due to a twisted intestine.   This realization led him to the understanding that "one should never presume to know the fate of another."   Alongside a photo of a 94-year-old Nigerian woman, the oldest Nigerian living with Sickle Cell Disorder, he expressed:   In 2012, I deeply cared for this girl. I was convinced o...
‘’Christians enjoy more holidays in Nigeria than Muslims’’ – MURIC claims
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‘’Christians enjoy more holidays in Nigeria than Muslims’’ – MURIC claims

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has accused Christians in Nigeria of having more holidays than Muslims in the country. They made these allegations in response to claims by CAN that Christians are facing persecution in Nigeria. MURIC, in a statement released on Friday, expressed its contention that the number of public holidays, including New Year day, enjoyed by Christians is evidence of their preferential treatment over Muslims. The statement, signed by its director Professor Ishaq Akintola, asserted that Muslims are being sidelined in the allocation of holidays. MURIC further challenged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to provide concrete evidence of persecution, arguing that the recent New Year holiday on January 1, 2020, exposed the alleged bias. It questioned why Christ...
‘3 yrs ago today God blessed me at the age of 50’ – Janet Jackson celebrates her son, Eissa on his 3rd birthday
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‘3 yrs ago today God blessed me at the age of 50’ – Janet Jackson celebrates her son, Eissa on his 3rd birthday

At the age of 50, Janet Jackson celebrates her son, Eissa, on his 3rd birthday. The American pop star shared a beautiful photo on Instagram of when she was pregnant with her child, alongside a heartfelt message expressing her love for him. The post also featured a quote from Janet and a link to her original Instagram post. The singer welcomed Eissa with her estranged husband, Wissam Al Mana, a Qatari business magnate. The post received heartwarming birthday wishes and messages from fans and followers.
Seun Kuti is the Only Nigerian Artiste Featured in the Coachella 2020 Lineup
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Seun Kuti is the Only Nigerian Artiste Featured in the Coachella 2020 Lineup

The lineup for the 2020 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been unveiled, and Seun Kuti is the sole Nigerian artiste on the list. Seun Kuti is set to perform alongside members of Egypt ’80, his father's band, at the two-weekend-long event scheduled to take place in April. This follows in the wake of Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Mr Eazi headlining the 2019 edition of the music festival. Seun Kuti took to Instagram to share the Coachella 2020 lineup and wrote: Cachella 2020 announced and We are going going back back to Cali Cali!! Swipe left for the atmosphere the last time we were there 8 years ago! @chefyeide in the background helping her partner build his dreams, be like her ...