Jim Yong Kim President of World Bank commends D'banj

D'banj has been commended by the president of World Bank, Korean-American physician and anthropologist Jim Yong Kim for his devotion to the African Union's year of Women's empowerment, where he is encouraging global artists to raise awareness about poverty and other related issues. What Kim wrote on his Facebook page about D'banj above...

See What 2face Said About The Nigerian Government

The singer took to twitter to share his thoughts on governance in Nigeria since 1999. More tweets after the cut..

Exclusive Photos From Tiwa Savage’s All White Yatch Baby Shower

Sexy songstress, Tiwa Savage is currently having her fab baby shower aboard billionaire Femi Otedola’s yacht. Some of her friends like Annie Idibia, Lami Philips, Lola Omotayo, Tania Omotayo, Eku Edewor, Toke Makinwa, Freda Francis, Anita Uwagbale-Iseghohi, Toju Foyeh and more are all on board the yacht to celebrate with her. See more photos below:

A 50-year-old granny robs 3 banks in less than 30 minutes

Cindy Carabeo, 50, has been charged with three counts of armed bank robbery.

These are the suspected robberies. In each case she presented a written note claiming to have a firearm and demanding cash, which she got before fleeing:

— At 3:19 p.m., the BB&T Bank, 655 Brandon Blvd.

— At 3:35 p.m., the Wells Fargo Bank, 204 S. Kings Ave.

PDP willing to merge with other parties

Following its shocking loss in the 2015 general election, 'former' ruling camp, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has indicated the possibility of merging with other parties.
In a series of tweets on Sunday, May 17, the party publicly acknowledged its failures and wrong doings of the past, stressing the need to rebuild a new PDP that will be formidable even in the face of adversaries.
For 16 years, PDP produced leaders who determined the fate of Nigeria and ruled in different capacities – Presidency, Senate, Governorship, House of Assemblies, Federal and State Parastatals, and at Local Government levels.
But the March 28 and April 11 general elections in Nigeria changed it all. PDP was shown the way out.

Henceforth Call Me Muhammadu Buhari

With the acronym, GMB (General Muhammadu Buhari) he rode to victory at the last general election but he now wants to be addressed differently.

The official portraits of Nigeria’s president-elect and his vice-president, have been unveiled by their media team in Abuja.
And after being sworn in on 29 May, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari will now want to be addressed simply as Muhammadu Buhari, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria.

I'm leaving the country with my family - Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has said he would be taking a short break outside the country with his family after leaving office on May 29. The outgoing president of Nigeria told the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that he would return stronger to help rebuild the party after the break.

The President was reported to have heaped the blames of his defeat on some of his very close aides, citing example of a Special Adviser from the North who did not even vote on the day of Presidential election. President Jonathan warned the leadership of the party to stop the blame game and urge them not to allow the party disintegrate because of the 2015 general elections.
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Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole set to re-marry this Friday

Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomole is reportedly getting ready to re-marry, 5 years after losing his first wife, Clara, to cancer in 2010.

According to sources close to the governor, Governor Oshiomole will be getting married to Miss Lala Forte at the Etsako West Local Government Council Marriage Registry, Auchi on Friday May 15th by 10am. Reception will take place at the People's Hall in Iyamho, Edo state.

Oshiomhole has already sent out a personally signed letter to friends and associates inviting them to his wedding. Now going to look for pics of the girl. I hear she's non-Nigeria & is a former air-hostess.

SOURCE:LIB

DOWNLOAD MUSIC:WIZKID – EXPENSIVE $HIT (PROD BY SARZ)

It seems Wizkid is done with E.M.E and his last Ayo, at the Star Boy unwraps a new afrobeats inspired single titled Expensive shit.

The up-tempo cut is produced by sarz and arrives ahead of his Chris brown collaborativr track, African Bad Girl.

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Omotola Defends Ben Bruce After He Was Blasted By Nigerians On Twitter

Nollywood actress Omotola has come in defense of Senator-elect Ben Murray Bruce after he was criticized by many Nigerians for his political and anti-corruption tweets.

Following his recent tweets e.g exposing any politician who wants to bribe him and also blasting governors owing workers salaries,many Nigerians blasted him,calling him a hypocrite while others supported him.Omotola is one of the Nigerians who are in support of him.

See her tweet and Nigerians' reactions below...

Davido Confirms Collabo With Trey Songz And Flavour

Davido’s album BADDEST is set for June 8th Release and we are almost there. This is the most anticipated ALBUM of this year with FANS MI featuring Meek Mill video shot by Sesan Ogunro.

He tweeted about it yesterday 10th of May 2015 confirming two hot collabos with Trey Songz and Flavour Nabania .June 8th is the day we finally get to listen to the songs off the album and propably watch the fans mi video before album release.

See tweets below.

EFCC Arraigns Five Suspected Internet Fraudsters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 11, 2015 arraigned Uchenna Nwako, Ejikeme Oluchukwu, Nnamani Ikechukwu, Ibeh kodili Martins and Nwako Victoria Ifeoma before Justice D.V Agishir of the Federal High Court, Enugu, on a 16-count charge bordering on intent to defraud and obtaining N26,338,000 by false pretence.

The five accused persons were picked up by EFCC operatives on February 27, 2013 after intelligence reports indicated that they were involved in fraudulent activities bordering on cybercrime.

Part of the charge read: “That you Uchenna Nwako, Ejikme Oluchukwu, Nnamani Ikechukwu, Ibeh Kodili Martins and Nwako Victoria Ifeoma sometime in November 2012 in Enugu, Enugu

Pele to be released from hospital on Saturday

Brazilian football legend Pele, is expected to leave hospital on Saturday, after undergoing prostate surgery.

The Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, on Friday released a statement, explaining that Pele was recuperating well after a transurethral resection of the prostate.
This is the second time within six months, that the 74-year-old has been hospitalized, but the hospital insisted no tumours were found after he was treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Pele, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, was treated for kidney problems in early December.

Buhari will jail corrupt officials in his government – Momoh

A former Minister of Information and Culture, Prince Tony Momoh, has warned that the government of Gen Muhammedu Buhari (rtd), will not tolerate corruption.

According to him, any one found guilty of corruption will be jailed.

He said this yesterday during the maiden meeting of the One Voice Nigeria (OVN)-Discourse/Leadership Colloquium.

Momoh hailed the group for aiding the course of the president-elect through the social media, saying its strong presence helped Buhari win.

9ICE Talks About His Ambition To Be Governor

P opular singer, Abolore Akanda (9ice) recently contested for the Federal House of Representatives, Ogbomosho North/ Ogbomosho South/Orire Federal Constituency on the platform of his party, APC but lost out at the primaries.

He spoke with Vanguard Newspaper in an exclusive interview: