Ooni of Ife's new Queen reveals how God answered her prayers

 

One of the new wives of the Ooni of Ife, Queen Tobi Phillips, has revealed that she begged God months ago to shut the mouths of her detractors by giving her a gift that will shock them, and he answered her.

She explained that in July or August this year, a man told her that he doesn't see her kind of woman getting married because she is too "vavavoom".

She said that was the "straw that broke the camel's back" so she prayed to God to give her a gift that will shock those who have said mean things to her.

She added that she promised God that she will dance every Sunday in thanksgiving if he answers her prayers.

In September, Tobi Phillips married the Ooni of Ife.

She shared her story on Instagram this morning as some sort of motivation, while advising people to "ask and ye shall recieve".

Neymar faces calls for a five-year prison sentence for alleged fraud and corruption charges

 

Neymar is facing calls for a prison sentence of five years over charges of corruption and fraud.

The 30-year-old is set to appear in court next week on charges relating to his £49.6million (€57.1m) switch from Santos to Barcelona in 2013. 

Brazilian investment firm DIS believe the now-PSG star's move from Santos was undervalued, leading them to lose out, having bought 40 percent of the rights to the player for £1.7m (€2m) when he was 17.

The other defendants in the case are both Barcelona and Santos, former Barca presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu, Sandro Rosell, Santos Odilio Rodrigues, and Neymar's parents.

The Catalan giants claimed that at the time, Neymar's transfer fee was £49.6m (€57.1m), and that the fee was paid to both the player's family and to Santos. 

His parents received £34.8m (€40m) of the fee, with the rest going to the Brazilian club, of which DIS received 40 percent. 

However, the investment firm are claiming that Barcelona rejected higher offers. Their lawyer Paulo Nesser said on Thursday: 'Neymar's rights have not been sold to the highest bidder.

'There were clubs that offered up to £52.2m (€60m).'

The DIS are are demanding five-year incarceration for the player, and also requesting a £129.6m (€149m) fine for Bartomeu and Rosell, as well as an additional prison sentence. 

However, the Spanish prosecutors who are bringing the case want only a two-year term and £8.7m (€10m) fine for Neymar and five-years for Rosell as well as a £7.3m (€8.4m) fine for Barca.

But Neymar's family lawyers, Baker McKenzie have issued a statement of their own, which dictates that the transfer broke no FIFA laws and that the alleged crimes are not punishable in the forward's home country. 

Obasanjo to Peter Obi, "Ehen, my job is done."

 

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo vacated his seat and placed Presidential aspirant Peter Obi on it in a move considered symbolic by supporters of Obi.

Both statesmen were at an event recently and, just before leaving, Obasanjo gave a short speech then elevated Peter Obi by placing him on his seat, and the moment was caught on video.

The video begins as Obasanjo is rounding up his speech, saying, "... the president of Nigeria..." while looking in Peter Obi's direction.

As another guest at the event starts walking towards Labour Party's presidential Candidate Peter Obi's seat, Obasanjo tells the guest, "leave him o. Leave him," eliciting laughter from other guests.

Obasanjo then goes to Peter and the former Anambra State Governor stands from his seat and shakes hands with the former Nigerian President.

Obasanjo continues holding Obi's hand and then leads him to his own seat.

After placing Peter Obi in his seat, Obasanjo then walks away, saying: "Ehen, my job is done."

Nigerian police recover #4m after arresting kidnap suspects in Adamawa

Five suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Adamawa police command. 

The state police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said the operatives recovered the sum of 4,079,000 Naira from the suspects who are members of a crime network operating in Mubi North and South Local Government.

They were arrested after the kidnap of 8-year-old Mustapha Aliyu Fadil in Mubi. It was gathered that they took the minor to Barassa Hotel at Maraba Mubi. 

They reportedly held their victim for two days until a ransom of five million as demanded was paid to them.

The apprehended suspects have been identified as; Zaiyat Adamu, 19 years, Abdulrahman Abubakar 31years, Haruna Yakubu, Abubakar Muhammed, 20 years, Isa Musa, 21 years.

The Commissioner of Police, SK Akande, while commending the officers and men for disconnecting the crime network through displaying professional conduct, directed the officers and men to sustain the tempo as a strategy to checkmating crimes and criminals in and around the state.

Super Eagles Squad what Drops From €307m To €256m

The Super Eagles of Nigeria squad have moved down in the latest financial rankings of national teams. 

The three-time African champions are ranked the 21st most valuable international team globally while retaining their third most valuable team position in Africa.

The Super Eagles have a total value of €256.90m due to the massive boost of players plying their trade in Europe’s lucrative leagues. 

Before the latest rankings, they were placed 20th, with a market value of €307.13m.

According to the latest financial rankings, the Nigerian squad value witnessed a decrease of €50m compared to the squad value of €226.65m.

While Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen has the highest rise between the end of the 2021/22 season and the 2022/23 season, his non-involvement with the national team in recent times due to injuries means he wasn’t included in the squad, according to transfer market.

His excellent form, despite his limited time, saw a massive €5m rise in his market value, moving from €60m to €65m, moving him above Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, whose value dropped from €60m to €50m due to injuries and recent poor form.

Kelechi Iheanacho and Samuel Chukwueze are both valued at €20m each in the ranking.

Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who recently hit his first million in his career, also saw an increase of €2.5m following his recent move to Watford, as he is currently valued at €3.5m.

Of the 27 players listed in the squad by transfer market, 17 players fall within the range of players with a value of less than €10m.

Captain Ahmed Musa (€3.40m), Cyriel Dessers (€6m), Frank Onyeka (€9m), Raphael Onyedika (€8m), Ola Aina (€3.5m) are some of the players with less than €10m value.

The decrease and increase in the players’ value put together culminated in the Eagles moving down to 21st place globally while retaining their position as the third most valuable team on the continent.

Ivory Coast overtook Senegal to become the most valuable African team with a value of €380.95m, while the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winners are second with a market value of €286.50m.

Meanwhile, England retains their position as the most financially valuable team in the world with a market value of €1.36bn.

See what flood did to a 16-year-old boy in Bayelsa

 

A 16-year-old boy, Temedi Yerimene has been killed by a surging flood that flushed him into a deep canal in Igbogene community, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. 

It was gathered that the deceased and his friends went swimming in the rising water close to the State Ecumenical Centre, Igbogene but was overpowered by the surging tide of the water which flushed him into the canal.

Efforts by a search team to locate him dead or alive proved futile as half of the community has been submerged by floodwaters.

The deceased mother, Madam Carol, from Amabulu in Ojobo community of Ekeremor LGA, said that the tragic incident happened around 11am on Saturday, October 8, while she was away to the market to buy food items and ingredients to prepare lunch.

"When I came back from the market, I was told my son had gone swimming with friends. I thought he was swimming in the rising water level at the compound. Later, one of his friends told me my son had been dragged by the flood into the canal," she narrated. 

Another resident, Destiny, said the community leadership had warned parents to prevail on their kids to avoid swimming in the flood to avoid mishaps.

SAN. Femi Falana says - “Asuu Strike Will Be Called Off In Few More Days Not Weeks”

 

The senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi falana has assured that Asuu strike Will be called off soon within few more days not weeks anymore.

He stated this at the book launch entitled Breaking Coconut With Your Head, by Lanre Arogundade on Monday in Lagos

He stated that it is likely that the strike will be concluded outside the courtroom.

His statement is coming just right after the appeal court of Nigeria ordered Asuu to immediately resume school.

Currently, The academic staff union of Universities (ASUU) is yet to decide wether they’d accept the order given to them by the appeal court or act against it.

Suspected armed robber in Delta State arrested.

 

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber in Warri area of the state. 

Spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 10, 2022 said one locally made cut-to-size double barrel gun and short gun were recovered from the suspect. 

"On 9/10/2022, Operatives of the Command Eagle-Net Special Squad while on Aberdeen patrol in Warri, sighted a male passenger carrying a mini bag who on sighting the Police, alighted from a mini bus and fled with the bag," the statement read.

"His action was suspicious hence the operative went after him. The suspect on noticing that the Policemen were closing up on him, abandoned the said bag and escaped into a nearby river. Upon searching the bag, one locally made cut-to-size double barrel gun and one locally made short gun were recovered. Efforts are on to arrest the fleeing suspect," 

The PPRO also noted that another suspect, Famous Olotu, was arrested with a one locally made cut-to-size gun loaded with one live cartridge. 

"In another development, on 5/10/2022, Police operatives attached to Oghara Police station led by the Divisional crime officer (DCO) while on stop and search duty along Ibori Road, Oghara in Ethiope East LGA, intercepted one Famous Olotu ‘m’ age 35yrs and subjected the suspect to a search during which, one locally made cut-to-size gun loaded with one live cartridge was recovered from him. Suspect was immediately taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing." he added. 

Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, assured members of the public that the Command will leave no stone unturned in the fight against crime and criminality in the State.

To this end, the CP mandated all DPOS, and Tactical Commanders to ensure sustenance of raids of criminal hideouts/black spots in their area of responsibilities.

 

Sailor who ferried boat that capsized in Anambra leaving over 30 people including women and children dead, speaks

The traders forced me to ferry them - Sailor who ferried boat that capsized in Anambra leaving over 30 people including women and children dead, speaks

The sailor of the boat that capsized at Umunankwo in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State over the weekend and led to the death of over 30 persons, has said that the deceased female traders forced him to embark on the ill-fated trip as they were desperate to dispose of their crops harvested prematurely due to this year’s flood that submerged their farms before the maturity of the planted crops.

In a chat with newsmen, Amaugo said his boat had 48 persons onboard.

“I did not want to embark on that trip, but the people, mostly women, who were desperate to go to Nkwo Ogbakuba market to sell premature crops harvested from flooded farms, begged me to ferry them to the market. 

The market women besieged my house and persuaded me to sail them to Ogbakuba. Having taken off, the wave became too severe and all my attempts to control it failed. The water waves knocked the boat against the pillars of Umunnakwo/Ossomala bridge against all efforts I made to stabilize it.

Suddenly, the boat capsized. It was terrible seeing people struggle for life.”

One Mr. Bernard Achonu from Isiala Mbano, Imo State, who resides in Mputu community said he lost his wife and three children aged between two and six years. He said that his family joined the boat to move to a safe area as the flood had submerged almost all houses in the communities in Ogbaru, regretting that the attempt to secure them had turned out to be a misadventure.

Another person, Sebastian Umeorji, who said he was still searching for the body of his wife was sobbing uncontrollably.

Group of men kill man in Adamawa over family's failure to pay N50m ransom

Kidnappers have killed a man identified as Abdulmalik Abubakar in Adamawa State after his family failed to pay ransom. 

 

According to friends who confirmed the unfortunate incident on Thursday, August 4, the deceased was kidnapped in Jimeta, Yola.

 

The kidnappers contacted the family and demanded N50m ransom as condition for his release. 

 

However, the family was unable to meet up with the huge sum so the abductors killed him. 

 

Nigerian commercial sex worker complains about her client (video)

A Nigerian commercial sex worker has been spotted in viral video complaining about her client who she spent her time with. 

 

In the video, she complained about her client having sex with her for over an hour after taking a herbal drink. She further told her client that she doesn't want any issues with him. 

 

Watch the video below..........

 

Tears runs down as 2Face watch his wife Annie and baby mama Pero make peace after years of animosity (video)

Tuface Idibia broke down in tears at an event yesterday when his wife Annie Idibia and his baby mama Pero Adeniyi made peace after years of animosity.

Tuface dated Annie Macauley Idibia, Pero Adeniyi, and Sunmbo Ajaba Adeoye and had kids with all three of them within the same period. Years later, he married Annie.

 

Annie and Sunmbo enjoy a cordial relationship and their kids are really close, but it wasn't the case with Pero. Well, Pero and Annie put their differences aside at an event held yesterday at Crescendo Lounge in Ikeja. Both women hugged as Tuface's "One Love" sang in the background.

 

The gesture moved Tuface to tears. He could not control his emotions and broke down sobbing as both women included him in a group hug.

"Stop," Pero can be seen mouthing to Tuface as he cried.

Watch the beautiful video below.

 

 

Columbus, Actor Short arrested again for domestic violence

American actor, Columbus Short was recently arrested for domestic violence, stemming from an argument with his wife, Aida Abramyan-Short.

 

Police were called to Short's San Fernando Valley, California residence on Wednesday, February 2, after a verbal argument between the couple turned physical.

 

Short reportedly claimed his wife punched him, but law enforcement officers didn't observe any marks on the actor that would back up his assertions.

 

However, police allege they saw minor injuries on his wife and arrested the Stomp the Yard star on suspicion of felony domestic violence.

 

This isn't the first time Short has been in trouble with the law. In 2014, he was arrested for felony battery after punching a man during a bar fight, and in 2018 he was sentenced to a year in jail for allegedly hitting his wife, Abramyan-Short.

 

Short has yet to be formally charged in this latest incident.

Nigeria Team Wins Best Fashion At The Beijing Winter Olympic 2022 [PHOTOS]

Team Nigeria blended tradition with practicality when choosing their uniforms. The delegates represented their country wearing green and white uniforms, each sporting a head wrap. The uniforms were created by black-owned sports apparel brand Actively Black.

The parade of nations in the Winter Olympics is really the parade of puffers. Unlike the Summer Games, cold weather means less room for fashion.

Accessories were the easiest way for most countries to stand out. The Nigerian athletes eschewed beanies and bobble knits for traditional wrap hats.

They were chosen as the Best Uniforms at the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies

AFCON2021: Senegal Win Its 1st AFCON Title After Beating Egypt During Penalty

Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history after beating Egypt on penalties on Sunday February 6.

Sadio Mane, who had missed a penalty in the first half, scored the decisive spot-kick as Senegal triumphed 4-2 in the shootout. The final had ended 0-0 after extra time.

The final at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, was billed as a battle between Liverpool teammates, Mané of Senegal and Mohamed Salah of Egypt.

Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski was named man of the match as he kept Senegal at bay throughout the 90 minutes and then produced an excellent save to deny substitute Bamba Dieng in extra-time.

Senegal had lost two finals previously, including at the last African Cup in Egypt in 2019, when Mané was left inconsolable.

Dallas Police uses song by a Nigerian to advertise for new recruits (video)

The Dallas Police Department (DPD) has advertised for new recruits using a popular song by Nigerian artists.

 

In a video shared to the Department's page, two Dallas Police officers are seen dancing to Goya Menor and Nektunez' "You wanna chill with the big boys".

 

The police officers asked young men and women who want to "chill with the big boys" to join the department as they are hiring.

 

"We are hiring. Join DPD today," the department captioned the video.

 

Watch below. 

 

Rihanna's pregnancy news made Don Jazzy to react

Don Jazzy has reacted to Rihanna's pregnancy news.

 

Shortly after it was revealed that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting a child, Don Jazzy, who has made no secret the fact that he has a crush on Rihanna, took to Instagram to share Riri and A$AP's photo.

 

"It is finished," Don Jazzy wrote on Instagram. 

 

 

On Twitter, the music producer revealed he's been served breakfast (heartbreak) at noon.

 

See below.

See what happened after Israel Afeare received a new car gift from his oga Davido the singer (video)

Davido gifted his logistics manager Israel Afeare, aka Israel dmw, a car.

 

Israel took to Instagram to share a video of the car while revealing that Davido paid 8.5 million Naira for it.

 

 

He prostrated to thank Davido for the car and asked his followers to join him in thanking his "oga" for making him a car owner.

 

 

Photos of Northern lawmakers visit to Bola Tinubu in London

The Northern Caucus of the House of Representatives led by the Deputy Speaker, Hon Ahmed Idris Wase, visited the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu in London today October 1.

 

 

See more photos from the visit below..

 

Educational qualification of President, Governors and lawmakers should be increased - Reps

House of Representatives members have commenced a process to increase the educational qualification of elective positions in the country. 

 

The bill which seeks to increase the minimum academic qualification for election as a President, governor, state and federal lawmaker, has passed its first reading at the lower chamber of the national assembly.

 

While Sections 65, 106, 131 and 177 of the 1999 constitution state that a person must be qualified for election into the aforementioned elective offices if he/she “has been educated up to at least School Certificate level or its equivalent”, the new bill which is sponsored by Adewunmi Onanuga, a lawmaker from Ogun state, seeks to raise the qualification to at least a “university degree level or its equivalent”.