Senator Dino Melaye Flaunts Latest Luxury Super Car Reportedly Worth Around $24,000 (Photos)

Senator Dino Melaye's latest luxury toy is a 2015 Slingshot which is estimated to Cost N4.78 Million ($24,000), complete with his trademark 'DINO' license plate.Outspoken Nigerian politician, lawmaker and member of the 8th National Assembly, representing Kogi West, Senator Dino Melaye, has showed off his latest luxury acquisition - a 2015 Slingshot which is estimated to costabout $24,000 (N4.78 Million).

The supercar was complete with the senator's trademark 'DINO' customized license plate.

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Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity Nationwide Over Dollar Rate

Fuel scarcity has hit a number of states and major cities across Nigeria due to non-availability of dollar in the foreign exchange markets, Tribune reports.

According to reports, marketers were finding it difficult to source for dollars to finance importation of the petroleum products. In Lagos, most filling stations visited on Sunday were out of stock, while those selling had long queues of vehicles at their stations.

The NNPC filling station at Oregun and Capital Oil filling station situated on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway were dispensing with noticeable queue. In Ibadan, Oyo State, most filling stations remained shut against motorists, as operators claimed they were out of stock.

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BREAKING NEWS: At last, FG rescues Ese… Congrats Nigerians. We did it! Details shortly.

Fourteen-year-old Ese Oruru is now in the custody of the Federal Government, eight months after she was abducted from Bayelsa State by one Yinusa.

Yinusa a longstanding customer of Ese’s mother, Mrs. Rose Oruru, had taken the girl to Kano, had her converted to Islam and forcefully married her.

Ese’s release followed the launch on Sunday of the “Free Ese” Campaign by PUNCH, which was embraced by Nigerians from across the country and beyond.

The success of the campaign and Ese’s release is down to the efforts by Nigerians who overcame the shock and anger the sordid story caused, demanded her release and spurred the relevant authorities into action.



The release of the teen from her captor’s grip just a day after the campaign highlighted the determination of Nigerians who got to know about the shocking incident only on Sunday.

However, details of the FG’s plan to return the teen home and for the prosecution of those that violated the country’s laws are still being expected.She added late in the afternoon, “I assure you all that Ese Oruru will be released and reunited with her parents without further delay. All hands are on deck for this. #FreeEse” Also, a former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, said late on Sunday that the Emir of Kano had promised to help solve the problem. She disclosed this afternoon that the Emir was holding a meeting in Emirate Council over the issue.

On Sunday, in response to the outrage, Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, promised to work with his Kano State counterpart, Abdullahi Ganduje, to secure Ese’s release.

A non-governmental organisation, KHAN Initiative, which had worked closely with Ese’s parents since the abduction and which helped draw attention to the story, had said Dickson made the promise during a meeting with its officials.

Due to the governor’s promise and his fear that a rally lead to the breach of the fragile peace in the state, the NGO cancelled a rally that was scheduled to hold this morning.

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce also joined the campaign for Ese’s release today.

The Senator, who said he only heard about the incident today, called on the Inspector-General of Police to immediately free the girl and stop giving excuses.

The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, who along with some others were widely criticised for the failure to free the 14-year-old, had told the PUNCH on Sunday that Ese’s release had been delayed by the Emir of Kano’s Hajj trip.

Arase, who spoke after the launch of the “Free Ese” Campaign by PUNCH, said, “I have just spoken with the SundayPUNCH’s Editor. I explained to her about the delay. The police command in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, actually followed up the matter right from Kano State.

“The Emir decided that he was going to mediate. But, because of his trip to Mecca with the President; that was what caused the delay. But now that he is back, we are going to sort it out as quickly as possible.”

But Murray-Bruce rejected the excuse, warning the IGP that if he failed to do his constitutional duty, the matter would be escalated to the United Nations Human Rights Commission.

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Teenage king appoints uncle as regent

17-years old monarch has appointed his uncle as the regent that would stand in for him till the completion of his studies in the United Kingdom.

The Obi of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze I has appointed his uncle as the regent that would stand in for him till the completion of his studies in the United Kingdom.
The 17-years old, who only succeeded his late father, Obi Ofulue, following his death as the Obi Akaeze Edward Ofulue III made this declaration in an interview with Punch Newspaper.
Read: 17-yr old boy becomes king in Ubulu-Uku, Delta state
In his words, "I am going back to the UK to continue my studies. My uncle has been appointed to stand in for me as the regent till I return. It is really historic for the people of Ubulu-Uku who I hold in trust as my people and I ask the Almighty God to see me through the period of my studies. I promise to do the will of my people."
Continuing, he said, 'I also ask the Almighty God to support me and bless the people of Ubulu-Uku beyond their expectations. I also beseech Him to bless the Kingdom and make my reign peaceful.'
Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze I of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom recently met with the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa after he was coronated.

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Yung6ix’s Affiliate Sends B-Red And The Whole HKN A Warning Following B-Red’s Threat To Beat Up Yung6ix

Iesterday, We posted this News “Davido’s Cousin “B-Red” Threatens To Beat Yung6ix In A Snapchat Video – SEE“.

One of Yung6ix’s Affilate “Baddest DJ Timmy” took time to blast the Entire HKN Gang.

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BREAKING: Nigeria Arrests Victor Moses, 3 Other Madalla Church Bombing Suspects

The surveillant Victor Moses who was arrested hovering around a mosque in Alkaleri town claiming that he want to convert to Islam.

Victor Moses who hailed from Benue state was arrested along other three suspects Abubakar Shetima Bama, Salisu Mohammed Bello and Umar Madaki.

The suspects were paraded before the Chief Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Yusuf Buratai who was in Bauchi on an official engagement in Bauchi. Parading the suspects before newsmen at Shadawanka Barrack in Bauchi on Monday, the Brigade Commandant of 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi, Brigadier General Abraham Luka Dusu said the suspects were arrested following information from the public.


He said ” our troops on duty in Alkaleri arrested Victor Moses after receiving report from the people in the area that the suspect, Victor Moses has been loitering around the mosque claiming that he is a Christian and want to convert to Islam but because he is not from the area, they suspected him and reported to our men.

“Victor Moses confessed that he is conducting surveillance for Boko Haram sometimes he stays in the shop Of Abubakar Shetima Bama who is based in Jos while the other two accomplice, Salisu Mohammed Bello and Umar Madaki are based in Gombe.

“With the information given to our men by Victor Moses, the other three suspects were arrested,” he said.


Brig General Dosu said the suspects after investigation will be handed over to Joint Intelligent Centre in Maiduguri for further interrogation.

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Stop Sleeping Around With Prostitutes – Nigerian DJ Blasts Davido

Nigerian Disc Jockey, DJ Timmy has called out Davido, and his cousin Bayo Adeleke (B-Red) on Instagram. While he called B-Red a failed artiste, he said that Davido should stop sleeping around with prostitutes.The whole drama on Friday, February 26, after Davido’s cousin Bayo Adeleke (B-Red) went on snapchat and threatens to beat up rapper Yung6ix as well as his crew.

He said: “First of all, Yung6ix if i see you, I’m fu*king going to beat your ass. I’m going to F*ck you and your crew up, you understand. You are wearing a fake chain, You are F*cking broke.”

However, DJ Timmy came in a bid to defend Yung6ix. He took to his Instagram page posting a picture of Davido and B-Red with the caption:

“Scientists are looking for ways to cure cancer while @Bredhknis looking for ways to trend. You failed as an artiste so you had to be downgraded to the level of a Video vixen and Backup singer!! @Yung6ix is King of the South, while you are the King of Snapchat!! If you come for my man 6ix, I will come for your whole squad starting from Davido and spill some juicy gist for @officiallindaikeji!! You say he’s broke but has he sent you a message asking for food money? Alabi Yellow stay on your lane and don’t fuck with my Team Kktbm because we will hit you hard!! Tell @davidoofficial to stop sleeping with prostitutes without a condom and Get @Danagoghkn A stylist, Makeup artiste, song writer and new Life!! The back sit is where you will always belong FUCKBOY.”

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Man burnt alive for stealing Plazma TV in Lagos

A man identified as a notorious robber has been burnt alive after he was caught stealing a television set.

Another case of jungle justice played out over the weekend in the Agege area of Lagos State when a suspected thief, identified as One Mopol, was set ablaze for allegedly stealing a Plazma television set.
According to witnesses, the incident happened at a location called Funmilayo junction, when the man, said to be a notorious robber in the area, was arrested while making away with the stolen item.
Read More: "Jungle Justice: Suspected motorcycle thief lynched in Benue (Graphic Photo)"
It was gathered that One Mopol had gone to a house located at Sura Odumakin Street in the area at about 5am, to steal the TV but was unlucky as he was seen while attempting to escape by a resident who raised an alarm and he was was caught.
The angry mob which quickly gathered, descended on him and beat him mercilessly before he was rescued by a police team from the nearby Elere Division.
As the policemen were leading him away, he allegedly vowed to go after those who beat him whenever he was released by the police, a statement that allegedly incensed the crowd.
Read More: "Jungle Justice: Lagos mob lynches suspected 'Okada' thief"
They reportedly snatched the suspect from the police, tied him with a rope and dragged him to the junction where he was set ablaze.
An eyewitness who identified himself as Diran Oderinde, narrated how the whole incident played out:
“I was woken up around 6.30am by the commotion caused by his arrest. One Mopol was a known robber in this community and he robbed with confidence.
He stole the plasma television at Sura Odumakin in the Papa area but was caught by a resident when he was about to escape.
He robbed alone with a cutlass. Last Saturday night, he robbed a woman selling food on Abiba Street and raped her.
When One Mopol was caught this morning (Saturday), the woman came to the scene and discovered that he was the one who actually attacked her.”
Another resident in the area, Tolu Ibrahim, said One Mopol’s death was a relief to residents, adding that hardly a week went by that he would not rob someone in the community.

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PHOTO Terry G Hits The Gym After Horrific Accident

Apako master Terry G is pictured above working out in a new photo he just shared.

The singer had an accident on Sunday that totally destroyed his Range Rover. 

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Leap year babies: American rapper, Ja Rule also celebrates 10th birthday

Like Korede Bello, Ja Rule also celebrates his birthday every four years. Photo: We Bang

As the world marks another leap day, American rapper, Ja Rule is celebrating his birthday for the 10th time since he was born.

Born Jeffrey Atkins on February 29, 1976, Ja Rule hails Queens in New York. With a career spanning over 2 decades, Ja Rule has dropped 8 albums with his 2001 globally successful record, ‘Pain is love’ getting him a Grammy nomination.

Ja Rule is married to Aisha Murray. The couple tied the knot in 2001 and together have 3 kids. Ja Rule has been to Nigeria twice. First in 2005 for Star Mega Jam and Bovi‘s 2014 concert, ‘Man on fire’.

Like Ja Rule, Nigerian singer, Korede Bello is also celebrating his birthday for only the 5th time since he was born as they were born on a leap day, which occurs once in 4 years.

Source:: thenetng

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MUST READ: Speculators Get Burnt As Naira Gains Value Significantly

There are strong indications that the efforts of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stabilise the naira may have started yielding the expected results.

A CBN official last week noted that the deployment of a number measures by the bank may have turned the tide in the foreign exchange (FOREX) market and led to the severe punishment suffered by currency hoarders and speculators.

The CBN had earlier insisted that speculators were behind the market bubble since the upper week which dealt negatively on the naira, sending it down to an all-time low of almost N400 to the dollar.

The CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, had accused speculators who connived with bureau de change operators to undermine the efforts of the bank of propping up the naira and warned that such speculators would eventually be punished by the market. Last week, it became apparent that the recent depreciation of the naira was not as a result of genuine demand but the insatiable urge of speculators, many of whom had got burnt in the sharp appreciation of the naira.

The value of the naira which started the week at N367 rose to N350 by Tuesday and N305 by Wednesday. There had been a wide gap between the selling price and the buying price on Wednesday. Money changers bought from customers at N270 per dollar but sold at average of N305 per dollar.

A bureau de change operator explained that the wide gap between the buying rate and selling rate was due to the attempt by operators to minimise their loss.

He said, “People had bought when the rate was N370, and they are already making losses. But by combining dollars bought at N270, the average buying rate becomes N320. So at N305, they are still losing about N15 per dollar.”

Although it rose again to N350 to the dollar at the close of business activities on Thursday, the naira closed the week stronger at N315 to the dollar.

Counting their losses, a good number of the sellers who had suffered huge losses confessed that they had bought at the rate of N380, hoping to sell at N400 before the sudden turn in fortunes.

Industry analysts say that a number measures taken by the apex bank lately may have led to this improvement. One is the decision to publish all FOREX sales from the inter-bank market to make for unprecedented transparency. The second is said to be the mop-up operations of the CBN which had reduced the excess liquidity behind the high speculation of the upper week. This step is said to have made the naira ‘relatively scarce.’

There was also the decision by the CBN to maintain the supply of FOREX for school fees and medicals which earlier speculated the removal from interbank FOREX eligibility had caused panic. Another reason being adduced by market watchers has to do with the rising cost and drop in demand for imported goods because a good number of Nigerians are beginning to switch consumption to local goods. This is also said to have led to a significant fall in dollar demand. Likewise, the unchanging stand of the federal government against devaluation, despite pressures from many quarters, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), also had its own impact on the fortunes of the naira.

According to a source within the apex bank, “The aim of the CBN is to ensure that the divergence between the official and parallel rate does not exceed N3, so we are looking at a parallel market rate of N200 to the dollar because the downward trend in the pressure on the naira will be sustained. The CBN has the capacity to sustain the downward pressure and will deploy further currency management initiatives while capitalising on fiscal policies of the federal government to remain in support of non-devaluation of the naira. The current stand of the federal government on Nigeria’s legal tender is non-devaluation. It will be unwise for anybody to be hoarding dollars because we can assure you that the naira appreciation is going to trend upwards going forward.”

So far, the CBN in a bid to manage the pressure on supply has deployed over $11.7 billion to support the agricultural sector, SMEs, manufacturers, and others. This has reduced the patronage of black market by end-users and has forced rent seekers to dump the greenback, thereby creating a dollar-glut in the black-market.

It has been observed that most of the imports that were draining FOREX resources have since found local substitutes with attendant savings in FOREX and shortage of demand for the greenback, which was fuelling the pressure. This is also coming on the heels of the CBN’s instruction to commercial banks to publish the allocation of FOREX to end-users. This has in recent times ensured that the real sector of the economy and genuine users of the greenback for education and medicals have been able to access FOREX at the official rate.

Industry analysts have also described the development as a game changer for a majority of local manufacturers in Nigeria. The manufacturers acknowledged that the impact of the CBN policy on FOREX since, its inception, has more than doubled their productive capacity with attendant benefits in terms of expansion to meet increasingly higher demands for their products and services.

The analysts said, “Conveniently, since the CBN foreign exchange policy came into existence, production capacity by local manufacturers has increased from 50 per cent to 70 per cent. This has impacted on their propensity to increase exports with higher volumes which is expected to also earn Nigeria commensurate higher foreign exchange earnings.”

Speaking further, the analysts are of the opinion that the policy has helped the local manufacturers to realise the urgent need to expand because of increasing demands for their products. With global oil prices rising gradually and an upward trending external reserves, the naira is expected to regain its lost value. In the past one week, the external reserves of the country has so far improved from $27.789 billion to $27.807 billion, an $18 million improvement. Also crude oil prices at the international market is priced around $32.89 according to data made available by the CBN. 

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Ciara Endorsed a Nigerian Student Who Drew a Picture of Her (Photos)

Ciara who remains in Lagos since Friday shared photos with a Nigerian student Alesh Akeem who is student and also CEO of Artsassin Nation.Alesh drew  stunning pencil picture of Ciara and she seemed to love it.They met on Sunday at Love Like a Movie 3.

See photos below and what she wrote about him on her Instagram

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Village Head Master Actor Joseph Adu A.K.A JAB Passes On At 83

Legendary Nigerian actor, Joseph Abiodun AduAccording to family sources, he died after a brief illness on Sunday morning February 28th. He was aged 83. JAB is well known for his role as Bassey Okon in the now rested Village Headmaster. He is survived by his wife and children. popularly known as JAB Adu has passed on.

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Witches and Wizards Are Responsible for Rev. King's Death Sentence - Church Members

Church members attributed last Friday’s confirmation of the death sentenced passed on General overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly (CPA) Chukwuemeka Ezeugo (aka Rev. King), to the handiwork of witches and wizards.
The members also reaffirmed their belief that Rev. King will be spared the hangman’s noose and “return to join us.”

The self-styled cleric was sentenced to death in 2007 for the burning to death of a member of his church in 2006.

During the first church service after the Supreme Court decision at the Lagos headquarters at Ajao Estate, off the Murtala Muhammad Airport Road, Pastor Ifeanyi King, who preached said:

“Our G.O. (General Overseer) the most holiness, Rev King, is coming back. He said he would come back and we believe the words of his mouth. We believe his report that he is coming back. Everything happening now we know is the handiwork of witches and wizard. Soon a new story will emerge.”: “Whether people realise it or not, everybody now knows his holiness, our G.O. Rev King. The front pages of newspapers are flooded with his name. People are yearning to read about him in the social media. I can confirm to you that by all these, a lot of people have become endeared to him. Our Daddy G.O. shall live forever for us in Jesus name.”

To every word he uttered, there was a chorus of Amen by the congregation. They sang hymns and danced to mark “the birthday of the G.O.”

His death sentence was confirmed on his birthday last Friday.

Pastor Ifeanyi, sported a shaved head and beards like Pastor king. A number of male in the congregation also appeared in the same way. Most of the pastors also use the name King as substitute for their surname.

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BREAKING!!! Footballer Shoots Referee Dead After He Was Given Red Card (See Photos)

Police in Argentina are searching for a footballer who is said to have shot and killed a referee after being sent off in a match played in the Córdoba province.
According to local reports, the player retrieved a gun from his bag after being shown a red card, returned to the pitch and shot 48-year-old César Flores dead

A police source told the Efe news agency: “It all happened during the football match. We don’t know [exactly what took place], but it appears the player was angry, fetched a gun and killed him.”
Local reports said Flores was shot three times, in the head, chest and neck, while another player, Walter Zárate, was injured, but is understood to be out of danger.

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Suspected Ritualists Attack Young Girl, Remove Her Heart In The Process. (Graphic Photos)

The wickedness in contemporary times is gaining new "heights" -at the expense of the safety of citizens. This young girl was murdered by suspected ritualists -who had her heart removed and dumped her lifeless body in a bush. According to the reporter who posted the gruesome photos online, this happened yesterday night in an undisclosed state in the country. May her soul rest in peace. 

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Breadseller Turned Model Olajumoke Poses With Pilots As She Flies To Abuja (Photos)

Ex bread seller and model, Olajumoke has travelled by air for the first time and she is not just another passenger, but a celebrity one as she was able to enter the cockpit and pose with the pilots.
She is headed to Abuja for a modelling job. We think her story is amazingly beautiful!

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Woman Proposes To Girlfriend In South Africa (Photos)

A woman named Ingrid MaPhefo Mashigo surprised many of her Facebook friends after she announced she accepted the proposal of her girlfriendTshepo Maleka

She announced it yesterday on her Facebook.

They seem happy together.

Same-sex marriage is not illegal in South Africa.

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Goof or Not: Vector thrills crowd as he pays tribute to late celebs at #LLAM3

Vector had an amazing delivery of his freestyle tribute.

It was an emotional moment atLLAM3 as rapper;Vectorstepped out to pay tribute to late entertainers who died in action.

With support from Sammy, Vector celebrated the likes of Art Alade, Fatai Rolling Dollar, Christine Essien-Igbokwe, Sam Loco Efe, Dagrin, Goldie and Fela but goofed when he mistook late Nollywood actor, Pete Eneh for Pete Edochie who is ‘not dead’.

Nevertheless, it was an amazing delivery from the talented rapper who freestyled his tribute.

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Terry G In Another Horrendous Car Accident… (Photos)

HiHitmaker Terry G last night was involved in an autocrash that left his Range Rover completely destroyed.

The accident is said to have occurred around 6am this m

orning between first and second roundabout along Lekki-Epe Expressway.

The singer was coming from a night club when he had the accident.

This is Terry G’s second fatal crash in 5 years when he crashed a Toyota Camry.

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Olamide Shares Selfies With Olajumoke (Photos)

Olamide has met with internet sensation Olajumoke Orisaguna today

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191-Year-Old Woman Discovered in Nigeria. Oldest Living Person In The World!

The Guinness Book of Records recognizes 112-year-old Yasutaro Koide from Japan as the oldest person alive, but they just might have to amend the books. Recently, photos have surfaced of Mama Esifiho, a 191-year-old woman living in Nigeria.

Her age is estimated by her great-great grandson, Mr. Avuefeyen, who says he knows how old she is because she told him she witnessed the birth of his grandfather. If the family’s claims are indeed true, Mama Efisho is not only Nigeria’s oldest woman alive, she is the oldest woman alive anywhere.

She resides in Isoko, countryside community in Delta State of Nigeria that was founded in the 18th century. According to health-related websites, Isoko’s main crop, the cassava root, may explain the woman’s long lifespan and continued heath.

“Cassava is loaded with magnesium and copper. A diet rich in magnesium promotes life-long health, lowering your blood pressure and reducing your risk of osteoporosis. While a diet rich in copper helps support healthy nerve function. A cup of cassava contains 23 percent of the copper you need each day,” says the Institute of Medicine. (Dr. Oz needs to do a show on this!)

What do you think? Could Mama Esifiho really be 191 years old? Weigh in!

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Olamide and Davido Eulogize Each Other (Screenshot)

Davido was in a light mood during the week perhaps listening to some Olamide records and wasted no time in declaring the YBNL chief a legend.

“Olamide is a legend,” Davido Tweeted.

Olamide responded to him tweeting, “I feel d same way about u OBO if somppl pop get money like u Dem no go hustle reach u.Ur drive is cray !”

Is Olamide a legend?

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