''How to kidnapp Otedola'' Gang members reveal how they planned to kidnap Nigerian Billionaire Otedola before they were arrested.

Ikechukwu Daniel, 28, has revealed how a crack team of policemen, attached to the IG of Police, Ibrahim Idris’ Special Intelligence Response Team, frustrated their plans to kidnap billionaire Femi Otedola.

The gang members, predominantly Fulani herdsmen, who were behind the kidnap of Senator Iyabo Anisulowo, 70, said they're already finetuning the plan of abducting Otedola when they're arrested.

Daniel, 28, a Biochemistry student who dropped out of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 200 level, was arrested while negotiating for N4m ransom with another kidnapped victim’s family members.

Read more below!

Pope Francis meets with Nigerian women rescued from prostitution in Italy!!!!

Pope Francis on Friday, August 12, visited a refugee centre in Rome housing women rescued from forced prostitution as part of his ‘Friday of Mercy’ gestures during this Jubilee Year of Mercy.

During his visit, the Pontiff met with the 20 women rescued from the sex trade who were trafficked from their countries, including Nigeria, Romania, Albania,Tunisia, Ukraine, and Italy.

All of the women were the victims of severe physical abuse during their ordeal and are living under protection in the home run by the Pope John the 23rd community. See pictures from the visit below!

Aphrodija shares 1st picture of son to celebrate her birthday!!!

I'm sure we all were surprised when Mavin artist, Aphrodija gave birth because most of us didn't even know she was pregnant yet alone married. She is definitely good at keeping her private life PRIVATE. The singer shared the picture above on her Instagram yesterday, in celebration of her birthday.  That is the first picture of her son . He is so cute !!! 

Nigerian Army releases statement after declaring Ahmad Salkida wanted!!!

The statement released by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, reads

''The world is quite aware of the abduction of several persons; women, children and men, including the female students of Government Secondary School Chibok, Borno State Nigeria by Boko Haram Terrorists group. Consequently, appeal was made for their unconditional release by the Federal Government. The military also made concerted efforts to rescue them.''

We also appealed to Nigerians that have any information to volunteer to the military or security agencies to enable us rescue them. Read more below!

Nigerian women forced into prostitution in Italy !!!! Must read!

Spanish photographer Quintin Valero took some striking visual record of the work being done by an NGO to help victims of sex trafficking in Asti, near Turin. 

"What I found was a really strong community of women who were helping each other overcome their experiences, " she says

It’s just after 9pm when the first Nigerian women start to appear on the streets of Asti, a small city near Turin in northern Italy. Some stand in groups of two or three, flagging down passing cars or checking their phones. Many are alone – solitary figures backlit by the stream of headlights moving into the city, the Guardian UK writes.

Princess Inyang Okokon, a former victim of sex trafficking, slows down her car as she spots two girls standing on a corner. Even with heavy makeup they look no older than 15 or 16. “So many new faces,” she says, shaking her head as she pulls her car to the side of the road and gets out to speak to them. Read more below!

Nollywood Actor looses two kidney and two legs !!!! Now in need of a transplant !!!

Well known Nollywood actor Leo Mezie is currently in the hospital in a critical condition after loosing both of his kidneys which now led to him not being able to walk. Fellow Nollywood actors have now started a campaign for him . They are hoping to raise at least N10m. Read more below!

''Small weddings are the best'' Banky W!!!

Famous and very handsome Nigerian singer, Banky W took to his snapchat the other day and spoke about having a very small and private wedding. As we all know Banky is still single and trust me I'm praying that he get's married soon. I know, I know,  it's none of my business! Lol 



 Anyway back to the gist. Banky also said that if he had it his way he wouldn't even release pre-wedding pics! Now do y'all think he would go that far ? See the full post below!

Fashola comes for David Cameron, ''Those that receive stolen properties & point out 'fantastically corrupt countries' need to do a rethink''!

David Cameron's comment about Nigerian being a fantastically corrupt country offended a lot of Nigerians including the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola . Fashola was invited to be a guest speaker on BBC's Hard Talk on Tuesday August 2nd where he was interviewed on issues of national development, power,  corruption and his administration as governor of Lagos state. 

Reacting to former UK Prime Minister, David Cameron's comment that Nigeria is a fantastically corrupt country, Fashola said:

Nigerian woman sentenced to 22 years in jail for trafficking girls to the UK!!!

Franca Asemota from Benin, Edo State, has been found guilty of eight counts of conspiracy to traffic young girls. Ms Asemota forced dozens of teenage orphans into prostitution and slavery using the threat of witchcraft. She used Heathrow as a hub to traffic at least 40 girls and young women into Europe from remote villages in Nigeria after promising them jobs, education and a better life.

She then used 'witchcraft', threats and violence to force them in to the European sex trade. She was later arrested in Nigeria, extradited to the UK for trial and has now been sentenced.

''My wife doesn't need to know how to cook'' Banky W !!!

So a few days ago the general overseer of RCCG, Pastor E Adeboye said that, men should not marry women that can't cook and pray for at least one hour (not daily) lol. Well famous Nigerian musician Banky W was asked on an upcoming episode of Ebony Life TV's Moments Nigeria whether he doesn't mind doing the cooking in his marriage. Watch the video below and see his response!!! 

High profile Boko Haram terrorist arrested by troops in Borno!!!!

roops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE with assistance of Vigilantes on routine checks, identified and arrested a high profile suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Mohammed Mohammed Zauro(left) at Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State yesterday August 2nd. Preliminary investigation shows that the suspected terrorist kingpin was arrested as he was trying to flee to Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, from Sambisa forest.  Read more below!!!

Davido & babymama fight dirty on social media !!!!

So we all know about this ongoing beef  between famous Nigerian singer, Davido and his baby mama, Sophia Momodu who happens to be the cousin of famous Nigerian Media Mogul , Dele Momodu the CEO of Ovation Magazine.  Davdio's beef with his baby mama has been going for like forever and from the look of things, I don't think it is going to end soon.

Both Davido and Sophia pictured together at her baby shower.

So this is how it started this time , the singer took to his snapchat and started sharing snaps about his baby mama. One of the snaps he posted said '' Ain't nobody tryna marry a nigga that's for everyone, Lmao b**** you tried it'' !!! Did your mouth just drop the way mine did??? See the snaps below and see what Sophia now did !!!

New video alert: Tiwa Savage ft. Wizkid - BAD !!!!

18-year-old girl sells her baby for N300,000 in Enugu, Nigeria !!!

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three people, including 18-year-old girl, identified as Ezinne for allegedly selling her 16-month-old child at the sum of N300,000.

Ezinne hails from Isu Mbaneze in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi state claims that a friend convinced her to sell her daughter, Chisom Rapheal, whom she had out of wedlock. According to a statement issued today, July 27 by the Command: 

"Ezinne decided to keep it although things were no longer working smoothly for her while at at home until her bossom friend identified as one Promise Godwin,a 20 year of Isu Mbaneze Ohazara Local Government Area of Ebonyi state approached her to come up to Enugu with the child with a promise that somebody was going to take care of Ezinne and little Chisom Raphael. Read more below!

Economist describes Nigeria as Africa's most famously corrupt country!!! Do you agree ???

In a new article published yesterday which examines the anti-corruption fight of President Buhari, International business magazine, The Economist, described Nigeria as Africa's most Famously corrupt country and that Nigeria may through its fight against corruption, teach others about transparency. Read the full article below!

"Nigerians know what to expect when they approach police checkpoints. “How can you appreciate me?” ask officers, AK-47s dangling languidly from their shoulders. “Happy weekend!” say security guards from the early hours of Friday morning. 

Or simply: “What do you have for me?” Nigeria, as David Cameron, Britain’s former prime minister, pointed out, is “fantastically corrupt”. In Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, it is 31st from the bottom. Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, a former military ruler, wants to 

Heavy strom sweeps vehicles into a river in Niger state!!!

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According to Facebook user, Don Self, heavy rain and strong winds reportedly destroyed and swept away vehicles into a small river, after Kantoma Brigde in Suleja, Niger state. View more of the pics he shared on his Facebook wall!!!

Psquare finally reunite !!!! Watch the video below!!!

As we all know early this year, famous Nigerian band , Psquare announced their split, due to unknown reasons. Well rumours were circulating that their beef was because of money. Well It could just be a rumour. Peter and Paul have spoken out a couple of times regarding their split, saying that they want to put family first  and not their career. Well yesterday, Paul Okoye took to his Instagram to announce the group's reunion. Watch the video after the cut !

One Africa Music Fest !!! Watch all the top performances below!! Performances from Jidenna, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Diamond, Davido, Timaya

Watch all the amazing performances below !!!

Photo of missing 90 year old Nigerian man in Newham, London!!!

According to Newham Borough MPS, London, 90 year old Olusegun George from Newham has been reported missing by the Newham Borough MPS. The 90-year-old was last seen on Friday, July 22 at Whitta Road E12. 

Can you identify, what's wrong with this picture !!!!

Let's see if you guys can spot it !!!!