TIWA SAVAGE IS NOW PAMPERS BRAND AMBASSADOR

Marvin’s star, Tiwa Savage has been announced as the brand advocate of the baby diaper, Pampers.

This was announced at a ceremony held at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos where the star was pictured with her baby, Jamil.

This announcement came about a month after Savage had unveiled her baby Jamil.

The songstress was also accompanied by her husband Tee Billz, who was seen tending to baby Jamil, handsomely lending his support at one of his wife’s appearances.

Tiwa Savage recently launched her album titled ‘Red’ in 2015. It has garnered a lot of media hype because the star is noted as one of the reputable musicians in the country.

While commenting on her new album launch, she stated that‘Red’ shall be the album of the year. Devoted fans can keep their fingers crossed and hope that her prediction pans out correctly.

22 YEAR OLD MAN RAPES 5 YEAR OLD BOY IN LAGOS

22-year-old Ganiu Amusa, was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command on Sunday for allegedly raping a five-year-old boy, in the Alakuko area of the state.

It was gathered that Thompson, who lived with his family on Oremeji Street, had complained about pains in his anus when his mother, Adenike Ejigbo, gave him a bath.

The boy was said to have tod his mum that Amusa had lured him to a place where he (Amusa) allegedly penetrated his anus. The mother was said to have raised the alarm and reported the matter at the Alakuko Police Division. But the case had been transferred to the State Department of Criminal Investigation, Yaba, on Monday for further investigation.

A police source said that the suspect had confessed to the crime.

He said:

“The boy had been complaining about pains in his anus to his mother. He had been having pains since the day the suspect penetrated his anus. That was how the mother reported the matter at the police station.

“The suspect did not deny the incident. He is blaming the devil. But the matter has been transferred to the SDCI, Yaba.”

The Lagos State Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Aliyu Giwa, confirmed the arrest

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT TO INSTALL 10,000 CCTV CAMERAS IN LAGOS

Lagos state government says it has concluded plans to install 10,000 CCTC cameras across the state. The state Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Akinyemi Ashade, stated this while giving a breakdown of the 2016 budget, tagged ’The Peoples’ Budget’ before newsmen.

“We will be expanding our ICT infrastructure statewide. Consequently, a budget of N9.6 billion has been approved for this purpose in 2016. This will include a Smart City project targeted at deploying technology to enhance security in the state.
It will also aid our revenue generating efforts. We will be increasing coverage of CCTV installations in the state. Our goal is to have over 10,000 active cameras, connected by Broadband. The existing 1,000 cameras will be reactivated and these will be increased by an additional 3,000 cameras after the completion of the first phase of this project.”‎he said

GOODLUCK JONATHAN WINS THE INTERNATIONAL PERSON OF THE YEAR 2015 AWARD

The African Sun Times, Africa’s number one and largest newspaper in America, has announced Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as its International Persons of the Year.

The categories the newspaper has chosen this year include International Person of the Year, African Statesman of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Company of the Year, Pan-African Person of the Year, Diaspora Person of the Year, Most Influential Person of the Year Under 40, and the African Tourism Ambassador of the Year.

“Dr. Jonathan, who shocked the whole world by swiftly calling current Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and conceding his defeat in the March 29 Nigerian presidential election, thereby stopping the predictions of violent bloodshed in Nigeria, and keeping his words that he would not allow the blood of a Nigerian to be shed to further his political ambitions.  President Jonathan must be applauded for creating a solid foundation for the growth of democracy in Africa.  The world has started to recognize President Jonathan’s courageous act,” the newspaper wrote

ZINEDINE ZIDANE REPLACES BENITEZ AS REAL MADRIDS COACH

Real Madrid appointed Zinedine Zidane as its new manager Monday, banking on a legendary player to bring his on-field success into his first major coaching job.

Zidane was unveiled as Real’s ninth manager in the past 10 years just hours after the club decided it’d had enough of the eighth, Rafa Benitez, following a meeting of the club’s board.

Benitez was tabbed to coach Real just seven months ago, but fans were critical of the move from the moment he was hired to replace Carlo Ancelotti last summer.

Benitez’s methodical, defensive-oriented philosophy didn’t sit well with a fanbase that demands fireworks at all times. Even as Real has scored more goals than any other club in Spain’s La Liga this season — 47 in 18 games—Benitez never shook that criticism.

The club's president, Florentino Pérez, revealed the appointment at a press conference held at the Santiago Bernabéu otoday following the conclusion of the meeting of the club's Board of Directors:

"Good evening, first of all thank you to everyone for being here at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. I appear before you to announce the agreements just reached by the Board of Directors of Real Madrid. Today we have made the difficult decision, particularly for me, to terminate the contract of Rafa Benítez as first-team coach.
I wish to underline that he is a great professional and a magnificent person, and I would like to take this opportunity to place on record my gratitude to him for his hard work and dedication during his months as coach of Real Madrid".

I would also like to announce that the Real Madrid Board of Directors have decided to name Zinedine Zidane as the new coach of the first team. There can be no doubt that Zidane is one of the game's all-time great figures. He knows better than anyone just what it means to lead the Real Madrid first-team squad. He's fully aware of how tough and at the same time how exciting this demanding position is. Furthermore, Zidane knows the players, as many of them lifted the club's tenth European Cup in Lisbon with him as assistant coach".

53 YEAR OLD SWISS BILLIONAIRE AND OWNER OF OLYMPIQUE DE MARSEILLE PREGNANT WITH TWINS

Swiss multi-billionaire businesswoman Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, the 53-year-old chair of French conglomerate Louis Dreyfus Commodities and owner of the Olympique de Marseille football team, is pregnant with twins, the company said Monday.

"Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, Non-Executive Chairperson of the Louis Dreyfus Commodities Group Supervisory Board, is pregnant with twin girls, due in early April 2016," the company said in a statement.
"She intends to continue to exercise her duties as chairperson until the birth, take a brief break and return to work full time in late April," it added.

The company thus confirmed news that had been circulating in Swiss media, which have long been infatuated with the tall and glamourous blond.

The tabloids have in recent years pictured her at the side of her partner Philipp Hildebrand, a 52-year-old ruggedly handsome Swiss banker.

Margarita Louis-Dreyfus fortune is estimated to be around $7.1B according to forbes as at 2015 and she owns the famous Olympique de Marseille football team her husband bought in 1997.

KWARA STATE TEACHERS TO GO ON STRIKE OVER NON PAYMENT OF SALARIES

Teachers in public primary and Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) in Kwara state yesterday carried out their threat to go on strike despite pleas from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

The teachers, who had threatened to commence indefinite strike action yesterday over unpaid three months salaries, deserted classes in public schools in the state.

When Vanguard visited some junior secondary schools along Offa road, Zango road and Saw mail areas in Ilorin yesterday, pupils who resumed from Christmas/New Year holiday were seen playing around the compound without any teacher to attend to them.

However, teaching and learning activities were going on in Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) because it was gathered that the state government did not owe SSS teachers.

Speaking with journalists, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Alhaji Abubakar Musa, said the strike became imperative following non payment of October, November and December 2015 salary of the affected teachers.

Alhaji Musa noted that teachers need to be motivated to carry out their duties as motivation is one of the indices of teaching which the teachers presently lack , “there is no way the hungry teachers could deliver effectively, it is better for teachers to stay at home until the Government is capable of paying them.” he said.

Meanwhile, the Kwara state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has appealed to the striking teachers to suspend the strike.

TENSION IN DELSU OVER WITHDRAWER OF ACCREDITATION

Tension has gripped students of Delta State University, Oleh campus, following the withdrawal of the accreditation of the institution’s Faculty of Law by the Nigeria University Commission, NUC.

The Faculty of Engineering, the other faculty in the campus, it will be recalled, lost its accreditation about four years ago, eliciting fears in the Oleh community that the campus may be scrapped.

Reacting to the development, the President, Law Students Association of Nigeria, LAWSAN, Oleh campus, Mr. Desmond Orisewezie, appealed to the state government “to do its best to partner the university authority to ensure the prompt accreditation of the two faculties in the campus.

“Engineering has lost its accreditation, and now Law Faculty. If the issue is left like that, it means that the campus will be closed which will not be fair, because psychologically, it is going to have effect on the students.”

On his part, Mr. Oghenemine Djebah, a 400 level student of the Faculty of Law, appealed to the state governor to look into the various areas of need identified by NUC to enable the two faculties to regain full accreditation.

Djebah said that the conditions given by the accreditation team of NUC which he said include the provision of computers for the faculty’s e-library, upgrading of books, provision of air conditioners for the library, the completion and furnishing of the lecture and the moot court, could be achieved with proper commitment from the government and the cooperation of the school authority

LAGOS STATE GOVERMENT TO START SEALING OFF HOUSES WITHOUT STANDERD TOILETS

The Lagos State Government said on Monday in Lagos that it had begun to seal off houses without standard toilets.

Mr. Oluwatoyin Awosika, the Director of Public Enlightenment in the state’s Ministry of Information and Strategy, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the closure of the houses was to check “unwholesome practices” such as open defecation.

According to him, the government is also embarking on public enlightenment to educate residents on the dangers of open defecation.

“We would continue to educate people on the need to stop open defaecation.“Again, you don’t blame some of these people for doing these things, so many houses don’t have toilets.

3 YEAR OLD GIRL NEEDS N600K FOR HOLE IN THE HEART SURGERY

Christabel Oluchi Nwaogu, a 3-year old girl that was born blind is in urgent need of a life-saving correction surgery for a hole-in-the-heart. Several years of effort by her parents to find lasting solution has ended in futility. A recent visit to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, revealed that her suffering is as a result of the hole in her heart which predisposes her to several health challenges.

If you are touched by Christabel’s plight, kindly send your donation to  Marshall Nwaogu, GT Bank: 0015589801 or contact 08038077515 for further details.

May God grant unto her what she desirers. AMEN

PHOTOS: CATHOLIC PRIEST SUSPENDED FOR RIDING A HOVERBOARD SCOOTER DURING MASS.

A Catholic priest who rode a "hoverboard" scooter during Christmas Eve Mass in the Philippines has fallen afoul of his diocese, which suspended Father Albert San Jose for attempting "to get the attention of the people" in a personal manner. The priest has apologized for the incident, which was recorded.

San Jose became something of a viral hit after video was posted online of him riding a self-balancing flat scooter through the aisles, singing "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You" to the congregation, which applauded his performance at the church in Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Parish in Biñan, south of Manila.

But the Diocese of San Pablo did not approve of the priest's use of a scooter, saying, "That was wrong."

The diocese's statement focused on the requirements of celebrating Mass — not the potential safety hazards posed by hoverboar

d scooters that recently led major U.S. airlines to ban the devices.

"The Eucharist demands utmost respect and reverence," the diocese wrote in a statement this week. "It is the Memorial of the Lord's Sacrifice. It is the source and summit of Christian life. It is the Church's highest form of worship. Consequently, it is not a personal celebration where one can capriciously introduce something to get the attention of the people."

JUSTIN BIEBER AND HAILEY SHOW SOME PDA

After spending time together in St. Barts (and documenting their entire trip on Instagram), there had been much speculation that Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin might be more than just friends. Well Justin Bieber confirmed that they are back together with a very passionate kiss between the two that he shared on IG.

ROBBERY SUSPECT TAKES SNAPCHAT SELFIE WITH VICTIM- LEADS TO HIS ARREST

Police in Northern California say they have arrested a man accused of armed robbery thanks to a Snapchat selfie he took with one of the victims.
KNTV reports that Pacific Grove police arrested 18-year-old Victor Almanza-Martinez, of Castroville, and that they continue to search for two other suspects believed to have participated in an armed robbery.

Police say that Almanza-Martinez and the two others approached four victims Wednesday at Lover Point Park and allegedly robbed them of their belongings, including a car.

The suspects fled in the stolen car, which is still missing, but before leaving Almanza-Martinez and a female victim exchanged Snapchat information and posed for a selfie together.

Police say the selfie helped them track down Almanza-Martinez. He has been charged with armed robbery and kidnapping and is being held at the Monterey County Jail

PHOTOS FROM 2 FACE'S DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY

2face and Annie Idibia's daughter, Olivia, celebrated her 2nd birthday yesterday and these are some of the photos from the party, photos below

DAVIDO'S BABY MAMA FILES PETITION AGAINST DAVIDO OVER CHILD ADOPTION

The ongoing drama between pop star, Davido and his babymama, Sophie Momodu has been further heightened.

According to those in the know, Sophie had petitioned the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons,NAPTIP, over what she termed child abduction.

In a report by The Punch Newspaper, Sophie, through her lawyer, Gbolaga Ajayi, had sent a petition against the young musician.

The Lagos State Zonal Commander of the agency, Joseph Famakin had confirmed the receipt of the petition against Imade's dad and said the agency is working on it.

It was also revealed that the parties involved in the matter had been sent an invitation for questioning and interview.

However, Sophie's lawyer disclosed that his clients were not interested in making a case but want peace for Sophia and her daughter, Imade.

Davido was stopped from traveling with his daughter alongside his father and sister on Wednesday, December 30, 2015.

POLICE NAB 2 ROBBERS IN LAGOS STATE

A gang of armed robbers that specialize in using motorcycle to rob within Lekki-Ajah Expressway in Lagos were arrested over the weekend by operatives of Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of the Lagos State Police Command.

The Police authority revealed that the suspects, Odunayo Mustapha, 22, and Adedayo Akinjola, 22, were nabbed while trying to escape with their motorcycle, after they had successfully snatched a mobile phone from an unsuspecting member of the public.

The suspects confessed that they were a three – man gang who usually rob in a traffic gridlock along Lekki-Ajah corridor.

The leader of the gang, Odunayo Mustapha, who hails from Ijebu-Igbo in Ogun State said: “I was lured into the crime due to financial predicament. Lack of formal education was one of the reasons I went into robbery.”

While noting  that his victim’s phone attracted his attention when he peeped into her car,  Mustapha added  that “three of us left home in search of our would-be victims. On getting to Ajah opposite a shopping mall, where traffic is usually hectic, we sighted a woman in a car holding a  phone; I alighted from the motorcycle while the other members were standing by on the motorcycle. Immediately I forcefully collected the phone from her, we mounted the motorcycle and zoomed off.

“While on the run, we sighted the RRS men chasing us with brand new power-bike,   later, they overtook  us but one of us disembarked and took to his heels with the stolen phone, while we were arrested.“I am an illiterate because my parents could not provide the wherewithal for me to have a formal education. This was what brought me to Lagos some years ago. While in the state, I started work as cart pusher around Jakande area in Ajah. Little proceeds from this business couldn’t sustain me.“Our first operation was carried out by the three of us in Ajah, Lagos. We collected one smart phone from our victim. It was sold to one Mallam Hassan by Adedayo, I was given  N2,500. The second operation was not successful and the third one was this one that led to our arrest.”

The second suspect, Adedayo, said, “before now, I was learning aluminium work but I could not complete it due to financial constraint. We just started the act of robbery in the area. And this was our third operations.   The motorcycle we use belonged to the third suspect who is now at large.”

Lagos State Police command’s image maker,  Joe Offor, confirmed the arrest of the suspects and added that   efforts were in top gear to arrest the third suspect.

A MAN AND A PREGNANT WOMAN LEFT DEAD AS DRIVER TRIES TO ESCAPE POLICE ARREST

Attempt by a tricycle driver to evade arrest by officers from Adoff police station at Iyano School bus stop along Iyano-Iba/Isheri road in Lagos weekend reportedly claimed the lives of a pregnant woman and a man while many suffered varying degree of injuries.

An eye witness disclosed that the policemen were seen chasing the tricycle rider with their bus but in an attempt to evade the arrest, the drive crossed the crash barrier to the opposite side of the road without looking out for upcoming vehicles.

The eye witness added that immediately another tricycle rammed into the fleeing tricycle before a commercial bus and a jeep also rammed into the tricycles from behind.

accident scene

The tricycle rider was said to have complained after the accident that he ran when he saw the police in the bus as they were out to collect money from them (tricycle riders) in the area.

The Police officers on seeing the accident, the eye witness, said ran away from the scene immediately, while tricycle riders and commercial bike riders matched to the Adoff police station in protest.

It was reported that the police officers on duty locked up the station gate .Efforts to speak with the DPO of the station yesterday proved abortive as officers on duty said that the DPO was not around.

The tricycle riders called on the Inspector General of police to come to their aid before residents and commercial vehicles operators take the law in their own hands since they can no longer rely on the police.

JAY Z SAYS HE WILL LOVE TO SIGN HARRY STYLES

Roc Nation boss Jay Z has reportedly promised Harry Styles that he will make him “the biggest artist in the world”.

The hiphop icon has vowed to give Harry the support he needs to begin a solo career away from his band One Direction. Harry has been working hard on his solo songs. Among the songs are: 5378 Miles, Already Home, Coco and Endlessly. This sparked speculation that he was going solo after spending 5 years with the band headed by Simon Cowell.

Jay Z has reportedly told Daily Star Sunday that: “Harry doesn't need any help with exposure, everybody in the world knows who he is, but he does not need to make the transition from being part of a group to becoming an individual artist”.

The music mogul also told the newspaper he plans to work with Harry's present boss Simon as part of a partnership deal.

“I would love to sign Harry. Simon is going to carry on working with him, of course. But we could do a joint venture - we both have big qualities we can bring to the table,” he said.

Meanwhile, Harry may be sceptical about the truth of Jay Z’s promise after his pal, Rita Nora filed a law suit against Roc Nation recently.

Ora, who was signed to Roc Nation in 2008, has not released an album in the last 3 years, and is presenting herself as been “orphaned” by the label in the court - she claims she funded large part of her promotions.

Jay Z who nurtured superstars like Kanye West, Rihanna andShakira is yet to comment about the allegations.

OLAMIDE ENDS BEEF WITH DON JAZZY

Barely two days after Olamide took on Don Jazzy on a personal beef, the two heavyweights have squashed the beef.

According to the YBNL boss, the two showbiz personalities are not only sorry but reconsidered their leadership traits as bosses of record labels and youths.

The two top telco ambassadors - Olamide represents Etisalat, while Don Jazzy represents MTN - have since ended the enemity and embraced peace.

Inside sources alleged that a Lagos State commissioner, who is a big fan of both artiste had prevailed on both parties to let the misunderstanding passby.

It was further disclosed that the commissioner is known to have been the brain behind the One Lagos concert, which had both artistes on the bill.

Olamide had made this known when he shared a picture of himself and Don jazzy at a car park with the caption, "We are very Sorry for the wahala make una no vex oh. It is our responsibility to lead but then again we are only human and we all make mistakes! #WeAreSorryHeadies #WeAreSorryFans #PeaceAndUnity #SMD #YBNL #OneLagos #OneNigeria”

The beef had started when Olamide had let out a curse-filled rant on stage over Lil Kesh losing the Next Rated award to Reekado Banks, and Don Jazzy had aggravated it when he responded on stage by asking Olamide to come collect the award.

HEADIES 2015 - LIST OF WINNERS

The Headies has officially set off the awards season this year with the 10th edition of it's annual ceremony celebrating Nigerian music talent.

The event currently being held at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos is being hosted by Nigerian comedian, Bovi and dance queen, Kaffy.

The event was originally scheduled to hold on December 30, 2015 but was postponed to January 1, 2016.

View the list of winners from the Headies 2015 below:

Headies Hall of Fame

2Face Idibia

Best Street-Hop Artiste

Olamide ('Bobo')

Best Pop Single

'Godwin' by Korede Bello

Best Male Performance

Timi Dakolo (‘Wish me well’)

Best R&B single

‘Wish me well’ by Timi Dakolo

Best rap single

‘King kong’ by Vector

Best Vocal Performance (female)

Aramide (‘Iwo Nikan)

Best Ragga/dancehall single

‘German juice’ by Cynthia Morgan

Best Music Video

‘Katapot' (by Reekado Banks, video shot by Unlimited L.A)

Best Collaboration

'Local Rappers' - Reminisce ft Olamide, Phyno & StormRex

Best Rap Album

"Chairman" by M.I

Best Music Producer

Legendary Beatz ('Ojuelegba')

Lyricist On The Roll

Vector

Next Rated

Reekado Banks

Revelation of The Year

Yemi Alade

Recording of the year

'Wish me well' - Timi Dakolo

Best Alternative Song

'Sade' - Adekunle Gold

Special Recognition Award

Don Jazzy

Best Pop/R&B Album

AYO - Wizkid

Artiste of The Year

Olamide

Song of The Year

'Ojuelegba' - Wizkid

Rookie of The Year

YCee