Court Discharges Popular Socialite, Fred Ajudua Of $1.9m Fraud Charge

Fred Ajudua is a free man again. An Ikeja High Court today discharged the popular socialite and business man of $1.69 million (about N252.8 million) fraud charge.

Ajudua and his co-defendant, Charles Orie were discharged today following the withdrawal of the charge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Photo: Taiwo Oshadipe Buried Amidst Tears In Lagos

                                      Late Taiwo                                      Her Twin, Kehinde in white
Popular Gospel singer, Taiwo Oshadipe has been buried. She was buried today at Victoria Court Vaults, in Lekki amidst tears. Everything was quiet with only family and close friends in attendance. There was no dust-to- dust rite.

Her twin Kehinde was inconsolable as she kept calling her name, ‘Taiwo, Taiwo’ and chanting, ‘Why did you leave me?’ It was such an emotional sight as others all broke down in tears as the singer was laid to rest. Kehinde also requested to be with the corpse for 5mins before she was lowered in a request the officiating pastor granted her. May her soul rest in peace. So sad!

Obanikoro, Maku, Wike, Others Resign As Ministers

Seven ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet have resigned their positions today.

Those who resigned are Ministers of Information, Labaran Maku; Trade and Industry, Samuel Ortom; State for Education; Nyesom Wike, State for Defence; Musiliu Obanikoro; Labour, Emeka Wogu; Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu and State for Niger Delta, Dairus Ishaku.

The ministers are said to have quit their posts to pursue their political ambitions as they will be contesting in the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in their respective states.

Photos: Tony Tetuila & Desmond Elliot Take Political Campaign To Their Wards

Tony Tetuila who is running for a seat in Kwara State House of Assembly, Irepodun LGA has taken his political campaign to his ward in Kwara State. Tony was welcomed by his ward leaders and other women leaders. In the pictures you are about to see below, Tony Tetuila was seen prostrating flat to greet his ward leaders and that’s how humble politics can get you! Lol.

Also see photos of Desmond Elliot with some of his party youths after the cut. It’s just getting real…

Photos: Maheeda Reveals She Used To Be A Dark Skinned Lady

Aside the bleaching, she has also been long in the game, lol. Maheeda oooo. I mean check out what year the 1^st picture could have been. There is God!

Alamieyeseigha’s Son’s Death, FG Biased- Keyamo

Lagos Lawyer Festus Keyamo has condemned the swift response the Federal Government gave to the former Governor of Bayelsa, when he lost his son last weekend in Dubai. According to Keyamo, the Federal Government has paid little or no attention to the call of Mrs Falode, who urged the Government to please intervene in the killing of her young son, who was pushed to his death from a high-rise apartment in Dubai.

Photo: Denrele Stripes Down For #NoBraDay

Is better late than never! Eccentric tv presenter, Denrele this evening stripped down to his briefs to honour October 13 No Bra Day. The  presenter today posted the picture above in a campaign awareness for cancer, were women were asked not to put on a bra or push it very low. How nice!

Photos: Alaafin Of Oyo Full Of Joy As He Turns 76

Respected Oba, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo is 76 today. He was so excited that he danced like never before to the delight of family, friends and community members who came to celebrate with him. Btw, his 4^th Olori is missing in the celebration pictures. More photos after the cut.

Governor Yero Declares Reelection Ambition, Set To Face El-Rufai In Kaduna Governorship Race

                                                                                                                

After months of speculations about his political future, Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero of Kaduna State today revealed his plan to run for reelection, according to a close associate of Vice President Namadi Sambo who spoke to SaharaReporters in Abuja. Gov. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero

PDP Begs Obasanjo For Forgiveness

                                                         The Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) has begged former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo for forgiveness.

Former President Obasanjo The party said the former president should forgive the past and come and lead it to success in 2015.

National chairman of the party, Adamu Mu'azu, offered the apology on behalf of the party in Abuja on Wednesday.

He spoke while welcoming defectors from the Labour Party, led by Gbenga Daniel, to the ruling party.

BREAKING: Bala Ngilari Sworn In As Adamawa Governor — Premium Times

                                        Bala Ngilari, the deputy governor under impeached Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, has been sworn in as the new governor of the state.
            New governor of Adamawa State, Bala Ngilari The acting Chief Judge of the state, Justice Ambrose Mammadi, swore Mr. Ngilari in Wednesday, hours after a federal court in Abuja sacked the acting governor of the state, Umar Fintiri.

Google Shuts Down Linda Ikeji’s Blog Yesterday + Linda Reacts

Wow! But why do people like spreading and celebrating bad news. A lot of people have been calling in to tell me that Linda Ikeji's blog has been deleted and you need to see how excited they are. I know she is somewhere now starting a new blog. You see things like this aren’t hard, when you love something and know how to do it, it’s almost like eba, E.B.A. it’s very simple to you.  I am not saying Linda is right for allegedly not giving credits for some of the works on her blog, but then as young people and Nigerians we should learn to forgive ourselves. See her tweets after the cut.

Ayo Fayose Releases New Photos Ahead Of His October 16 Swearing-In

Ekiti Governor elect, Ayo Fayose has new photos to show off! The soon to be Governor of Ekiti was at the studio few hours ago with his men for a new photoshoot ahead of his swearing-in ceremony. He will be officially sworn-in on Thursday, October 16, 2014 in Ado-Ekiti. More photos after the cut. They think it’s only entertainers who take pictures? They don’t know whatsup sir, 

Nikki Laoye Launches The 2014 #BuyACane Project For Blind & Visually Impaired Persons

Award winning singer and Humanitarian, Nikki Laoye has kicked off the 2014 fundraising campaign tagged "The #BuyACane Project", aimed at raising funds to purchase white guide canes, which are mobility aids for blind and visually impaired persons.

The project is an ongoing initiative under her foundation, Angel 4 Life Foundation founded in 2012 in support of the International White Cane Day which holds on the 15th of October of every year.

Nigeria Threatens South Africa Over Frozen $5.7m Arms Money

According to reports, Nigeria has accused South Africa today of blocking a legal arms purchase and threatened retaliation against major South African companies, including telecom giant MTN, if the spat is not resolved.

A top official in the office of Nigeria’s National Security Advisor (NSA) told AFP that the country had an agreement to buy $5.7 million worth of military hardware in a deal brokered by a South African firm, but the funds were seized and the hardware not delivered.

He said President Goodluck Jonathan had called his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma to inform him about the purchase and he was therefore surprised to learn that the deal had been blocked.