AYO ORITSEJAFOR SAYS NIGERIA'S PROBLEMS ARE SELF-INFLICTED

                               

At the independence anniversary interdenominational church service in Abuja, the CAN president condemned in strong terms the spate of corruption in the country and traced it to insatiable quest for wealth.

In his sermon, President  of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Pastor Ayo Oritsejefor prayed for God to use the occasion of the independence day celebration to bring back peace and unity to the country.

AMAJU PINNICK WINS NFF ELECTION

                          

Delta FC chairman, Amaju Pinnick has won the NFF election in Warri at the Golden Tulip Hotel after two rounds of elections.

He garnered 25 votes during the first round while at the second round he had 32 votes which automatically makes him the new Chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).

JT TOM WEST, DEAD BUT NOT FORGOTTEN...

                               

Today, Nollywood actor now turned politician; Desmond Elliot, honoured late JT Tom West who died in 2006. Being looked upon as a mentor was JT Tom West, who was a very influential actor in the industry. Desmond Elliot, who is now heading into the political arena, took to twitter to express his feelings about the late Rivers State-born Nollywood director.

EXPERT SAYS NIGERIAN ECONOMY TO HIT $1TRN IN 2025

                                 
A South African economist, Dr Martyn Davie, on Tuesday predicted that Nigerian economy would hit One trillion Dollar benchmark by 2025. Davies, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Frontier Advisory Ltd., gave the prediction at the opening of the 2014 Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

ADOKIYE TELLS KCEE TO STOP DENYING YOUR WIFE,

                     
Seductively beautiful singer, Adokiye Kyrian who has just released the video of her single ‘Back Up’ never steered too far away from the news not because she loves reading about herself in the papers but because she is very opinionated and could not turn her back on things she considers disgusting to her person and principles as a person.

THOUSANDS OF ORPHANS SHUNNED ON EBOLA OUTBREAK

                             

The UN has said, At least 3,700 children in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone who have lost one or both parents to Ebola this year face being shunned. Unicef said, Carers were urgently needed for these orphans.

CHINESE CINEMA SET FOR RECORD YEAR

                             

Chinese cinema box office revenue has surged 32% in the first nine months of the year, figures show. Takings have reached 21.6bn yuan (£2.16bn) so far, already nearly equalling 2013's full-year total of 21.8bn (£2.18bn) yuan.

EU TO KEEP RUSSIA SANCTIONS IN PLACE OVER UKRAINE

                           

An EU spokes person said, the EU has decided to keep sanctions on Russia in place, judging that Ukraine's peace deal is not fully effective. Reports says EU ambassadors who met on Tuesday had noted some "encouraging developments" since the 5 September ceasefire was agreed.

SINGER'S BREAST FALLS OUT ON STAGE IN NEW YORK

                        
Beyonce surprised fans at the Global Citizen Festival in New York over the weekend when she walked on stage to meet her husband Jay Z but her dress also gave fans the shock of their lives when it couldn't hold the singer's breasts any longer.
Reports says Queen Bey is known for being a decent performer but her Dolce & Gabbana dress happens not to feel the same way.

MURDER, MYSTERY, JUSTICE, INDEPENDENCE! TRIPICAN.COM PRESENTS THE KUNLE AFOLAYAN MOVIE – “OCTOBER 1″

                               

The long-awaited Nollywood movie, October 1 hits the cinemas tomorrow, Wednesday 1st of October 2014.

The Kunle Afolayan movie will be screening at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, The Palms, Lekki; Silverbird Cinemas and Ozone Cinemas on Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd October respectively.

SHEHU DIKKO, AMAJU, OGUNJOBI BATTLE FOR VOTES IN WARRI

                                        

Nigeria’s embattled football association on Tuesday elects a new president and executive committee, hoping to draw a line under a leadership struggle that took the country to the brink of a FIFA ban.

APC TO JONATHAN: PDP CAN’T WIN EDO

                                      
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, yesterday, reacted to the boast by President Goodluck Jonathan that his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will recapture Edo State come 2015 and 2016, saying that it was a tall dream to think that “Chief Tom Ikimi, who recently joined the PDP will win Edo State for him.”

YEMI ALADE IS THE MYSTREETZ MAGAZINE COVER GIRL SPEAKS ON LIFE AFTER “JOHNNY”

                                        

According to Sesan Adeniji, the publisher of Mystreetz Mag; ‘In a rising crescendo, her brand name is resonating within fans across Africa. Gradually and steadily, her music is crossing into more continents and her brand is staking a claim within the corporate world in Nigeria. With her endorsement as a brand ambassador for Bacardi Breezer, not forgetting her involvement with the Coke Studio Africa, it’s high time we realize; Yemi Alade means business‘.

NIGERIA LOSES N78BN TO CRUDE, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS THEFT

                                
Nigeria lost N77.87 billion worth of crude oil and other petroleum products in 2013, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has revealed.  The NNPC, in its Annual Statistics Bulletin 2013, released recently, said 327,480 metric tonnes, MT, of petroleum products were lost, while a total of 2.312 million barrels of crude oil were stolen from pipelines in the period under review.

BUHARI IGNORES ENTREATIES TO DROP PRESIDENTIAL BID

                             

Major-General Buhari, former military Head of State, appears  to have ignored the humble request from advocates to step down and allow a younger aspirant carry the flag of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in next’s years presidential election.

ANOTHER CHURCH BUILDING COLLAPSES IN BENIN TWO WEEKS AFTER A SIMILAR INCIDENCE.

                        

About two weeks after Christ's Chosen Church of God building collapsed in Benin, another church building has collapsed at Asoro Slope, Ekenwan Road in Benin.

SEE BAYERN MUNICH PLAYERS’ FORCED EVACUATION IN RUSSIAN HOTEL

                                  

Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich are currently in Russia ahead of their Champions League clash against CSKA Moscow but were asked to live their hotel after a fire alarm was triggered in the building. see more pictures after the cut...

TIWA SAVAGE’S MARRIAGE REALLY IN TROUBLE

                                   

This is not the first time a celebrity couple is finding it hard to keep their marriage intact due to constant media checks and scrutiny. And it will not be the last even if the two decide to quit the union.

GOVERNOR ADAMS OSHIOMOLE PRESENTED 2015 BUDGET

                                  

Governor Adams Oshiomole of Edo State has presented the state’s 2015 budget estimates of N156.55billion to the Uyi Igbe faction of the state house House of Assembly for approval .

The budget according to the governor is aimed at expanding revenue base of the State. The budget is four billion naira low than the 2014 budget, which stood at 160.1 naira .

POLICE DETONATE 2 EXPLOSIVE DEVICES AT UNIVERSITY OF UYO

                     
The police command in Akwa Ibom said it had detonated two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) found in the male hostel of University of Uyo (UNIUYO).

FCT MINISTER CAUTIONS PRINCIPALS OVER ADMISSION ON EBOLA

                             
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Senator Bala Mohammed, yesterday, warned principals and heads of schools in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, not to admit any child with high temperature or with symptoms of malaria.

PHOTOS :WOMAN GETS THIRD BOOBS IMPLANT TO SCARE MEN AWAY

                                            

Jasmine claims she's spent $20,000 on the procedure a few months ago, after struggling to find a doctor who would perform the operation. 

MEET WORLD'S SEXIEST CRIMINAL

                       
Few months ago, convicted felon, blued eyed Jeremy Meeks, made the headlines as the hottest criminal in terms of looks and sensuality but sexy nursing student, Stephanie Beaudion, charged in Canadian burglary spree, has now taken over as the new favorite hot crook and is now a sensation on the Internet.

RAPPER REACTS TO KIM KARDASHIAN'S LEAKED NUDE PHOTOS

                                 
It's bad enough to marry a woman who's sex tape rates one of the world's most profitable item in online business and then again, when her nudity is put in full display by phone hackers, one can only imagine how a husband will feel.

HURRAY OSE WILSON OVIENRIA IS EIGHT

                    

It was a day to remember as Ose Wilson Ovienria (jnr) popularly known as CHAMPION celebrated his 8th years birthday on September 21st 2014 in his Resident in Benin City were his friends and families were in attendance with lots of mouth-watering dishes including the fresh cat fish roasted by his lovely daddy HONORABLE WILSON OVIENRIA at the event... If you weren't there, you missed allot *wink*... Continue to see more pictures after the cut...

TB JOSHUA ACCUSED OF BRIBING JOURNALISTS

                                 

 An audio recording has surfaced of the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), TB Joshua allegedly telling reporters how to frame the building collapse story after offering them N50 000.

POLICE ARREST WOMAN FOR SUPPLYING ARMS TO ROBBERS

                                       

Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS Ikeja Lagos, have arrested a woman said to be wife of a dare devil armed robber. She was arrested for selling guns to armed robbers.  

JONATHAN TO DECIDE CHOICE OF VP

                                  

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given President Goodluck Jonathan the power to pick his running mate for the 2015 Presidential election,
Meanwhile With the power, Jonathan will determine whether or not, Vice President Namadi Sambo will continue with him after 2015.

WEARING TIGHT SHAPE WEAR CAN CAUSE BLOOD CLOTS & DEATH

                                                 

An Orthorpaedic Surgeon, Akintayo Akindele, on Friday in Lagos, cautioned women against wearing tight body shapers to guard against gastrointestinal problems, nerve damage and even deadly blood clots.

OGUNSANYA NAMED BEST TELCOMS EXECUTIVE FOR 2014

                             

Airtel Nigeria were the biggest winners at the just-concluded Nigerian Telecoms Awards. Organisers honoured the company with the highly coveted Customer Friendly Operator of the Year Award.

NAKED PHOTOS OF TV STAR AND VANESSA HUDGENS LEAK ONLINE

It seems the war against the privacy of celebrities is not yet over as another batch of nude photos have been revealed.
The latest victims are reality star, Kim Kardashian, actress, Vanessa Hudgens and American soccer star, Hope Solo.

IBRAHIM BABANGIDA REPORTEDLY HOSPITALIZED IN GERMANY

                          

Former head of state, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) has reportedly been hospitalized in Germany.

According to Sahara Reporters.He was rushed to Germany from his residence in Minna, Niger State ten days ago,

Sources allegedly say that Babangida is “severely ill,” and that his condition is as a result of a “chronic back ailment” which  he had previously had surgery for in Germany.

LAGOS SCHOOLS TO RE-OPEN ON OCTOBER 8th

                                  

Despite the re-open of other school in Nigeria both private and federal the Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Sunday has directed public primary and secondary schools in the state to start academic activities on October 8th. The schools had earlier been scheduled to open on September 22nd.

NEW PICS OF BEYONCE SHOWING OFF HER AMAZING BIKINI BODY

                         

Beyonce today took to her Tumblr page to share some pictures from her 33rd birthday which she celebrated with Jay Z, Blue Ivy, her mother and mother-in-law in the South of France. What a body she's got. See more photos after the cut...

ZIDANE INTERESTED IN FRANCE COACHING ROLE

                              
Former France captain Zinedine Zidane, currently coach of the Real Madrid reserve side, admitted Tuesday he would consider a coaching job with his native France.
The former World Player of the Year worked as Carlo Ancelotti's assistant as Real won the Champions League and Copa del Rey last season and is following in the footsteps of Pep Guardiola by beginning his career in management in the Spanish third tier.

GHANA SENDS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO 3 COUNTRIES ON EBOLA

                       

Ghana on Monday began sending 100 tonnes of humanitarian food relief items to three Ebola-affected countries in West Africa to help feed those under treatment and quarantined in isolation centres.

BOKO HARAM ABDUCTS AT LEAST 50 WOMEN IN ADAMAWA

                          

According to Dailytrust, Boko Haram fighters have reportedly abducted hundreds  of people including women and children across Northern Adamawa State.

Residents who escaped from the area said at least 50 young women were seized by the insurgents in Gulak town on Saturday after the victims were assembled at a preaching ground.

DON JAZZY AND THE MAVIN CREW SET FOR UK TOUR...

                                     

 For the very first time, Mavin boss Don Jazzy and the rest of the Mavin crew would be in the United Kingdom for their first tour. The crew, including Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Dr Sid, Korede Bello, D’prince and D’ija, will make their first stop at The Ritz in Manchester on October 21 and then they’ll proceed to Indigo O2 Arena on October 23. The Mavins tour in the United Kingdom will be hosted by one of UK’s finest comperes, ‘T Boy’....

 

HOW 45YR OLD WOMAN WALKS OUT OF RUBBLE ALIVE IN SYNAGOGUE COLLAPSE BUILDING

                           

A 45-year-old-woman today Tuesday September 16th allegedly walked out alive from the rubbles of the collapsed building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun, Lagos.

NIGERIA SENTENCES 12 SOLDIERS TO DEATH FOR MUTINY

                                

A military court-martial has sentenced 12 Nigerian soldiers to death after they were found guilty of committing mutiny in Maiduguri, Borno State last May.

MARIO BALOTELLI SAYS SLEEPING WITH LIVERPOOL FAN ‘HELPED HIS FOOTBALL’...

                                        

Liverpool FC player, Mario Balotelli reportedly invited a Liverpool fan to his house and after having sex with her, sent her packing. But that is not after telling her sex helps his football. The Liverpool striker flirted with ­hairdresser, Emma Dalton online before inviting her to a party at his luxury rented home.

TWO NIGERIANS SMUGGLE $9.3M INTO SOUTH AFRICA TO BUY ARMS

           

South African police are investigating two Nigerians and an Israeli citizen who tried to bring $9.3 million in cash into the country illegally, a spokesman said on Monday. There were suspicions that the money could be meant for arms. The Nigerians, coming from Abuja, were not identified, according to a report by Reuters.

FORMER GOVERNOR, OF EDO LUCKY IGBINEDION DAUGHTER IS ENGAGED

                         

Former Edo State governor, Lucky Igbinedion will soon be a father-in-law. His daughter, Ehi Annanel Igbinedion, got engaged recently and announced it on social media.. The happy lady shared a photo of her sparkling engagement ring on Instagram and wrote: "I said "YES" to my bestfriend, love of my life, the man of my dreams and my divine gift from God. I love you with all my heart baby and I look forward to a wonderful life with you."congrat to her.

WAEC RESULT FOR CHIBOK GIRLS ARE READY

                       

The Minister of Education, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau yesterday disclosed that the results of the Chibok schoolgirls who wrote the May/June 2014 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) exams are ready.

ARMS SMUGGLING JET CAUGHT WITH $10MILLION IN SOUTH AFRICA LINKED TO CAN PRESIDENT, AYO ORITSEJAFOR

 

An investigation by SaharaReporters has revealed that a Nigerian private jet caught in Johannesburg with $ 10 million belongs to Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the head of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Mr. Oritsejafor is also a close confidant of President Goodluck Jonathan.

STATISTICS MASK SSCE FAILURE

                                   
Have  Nigerians accepted mass failures in secondary school examinations? Mass failures no longer produce shocks or the sort of debates predicated on concerns about a fractured future.

LASU STUDENTS AGAIN ‘SEAL’ FASHOLA’S OFFICE

                 

Activities at the office of the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, were yesterday paralyzed by students of Lagos State University External System,LASUES, over alleged fraudulent practices by the school authorities and mass failure by the students.