'I don't want to live up to 100 years' - Pastor E.A. Adeboye says

While speaking at the 60th birthday celebration service for Bishop David Oyedepo of Winners chapel over the weekend, the GO of Redeemed Church, pastor E.A Adeboye said he doesn't want to live up to 100 years
    "When I marked 70 and people prayed that I would be up to 80, I said amen. When they said I would be up 90, I said well, amen. But when they said 100, I didn’t say amen. I didn't because I don’t know what offence I would have committed for God to keep me up to 100 in this sinful world when a crown of glory is awaiting me in heaven. I wouldn’t mind to be 92 though, so that I will be alive to preach when Bishop Oyedepo is 80. But to live up to 100, I don’t know about that" he said

Banky W & Ajoke Ogunlaja cover Oct. issue of Complete fashion

Nice cover!

Three Boko Haram members sentenced to 25 years each

The Federal High Court in Lagos today Tuesday September 30th sentenced 3 Boko Haram members to 25 years imprisonment each, The Nation reports.
    However, journalists were not allowed to cover the judgment. Only lawyers in the prosecution and defence teams were allowed in court.
    A source, who witnessed the verdict, but craved anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, told reporters that the fourth defendant was acquitted.

Photos from the 54th Independence Anniversary interdenominational service

 President Jonathan, First Lady and other top government functionaries celebrated Nigeria's 54th independence at an interdenominational service at the National Christian Center Abuja yesterday Sunday Sept. 28th. See more photos after the cut.

T.B Joshua May Be Prosecuted By State Government

The Lagos State Government has set up a coroner of inquest for the purpose of investigating the cause of Synagogue’s international guest house which collapsed on Friday, September 12, 2014 in the church premises. In a statement credited to Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye, the coroner of inquest, will be headed by Magistrate O. A. Komolafe, who has been charged with the duty of establishing the cause of the collapse. If found guilty, the Government might necessitate a criminal charge against the church.

Anita Oyakhilome's name & pic removed from Rhapsody of Realities

Anita Oyakhilome has been excluded from the newly released October-2014 edition of Rhapsody of Realities, Christ Embassy's monthly devotional. The devotional, which was started many years ago by the now estranged couple, usually had both their pictures and writings in the pages, but in this new 31-page edition, there's not one pic or article attributed to Pastor Anita, just pastor Chris.
Also, the back cover of the magazine which usually had a picture of the couple now has only Pastor Chris on it. See the pictures after the cut...

Man tried to commit suicide inside Synagogue church to prove T.B Joshua is a true prophet

The spokesman of Emmanuel TV, the media outfit of the Synagogue Church of all Nations, Ken Emeakayi, revealed on Channels TV's Sunrise Daily programme today September 29th that a young man had attempted to commit suicide during service yesterday Sunday September 28th.
Speaking on the the misrepresentation of the church building collapse tragedy, Emeakayi said the man suddenly tried to jump down from the gallery of the church which would have immediately killed him upon landing. Asked why he'd tried to jump, the young man supposedly said he wanted to show that he believed prophet T.B Joshua. Emeakayi argued that if the man had succeeded in the suicide attempt, the story would have been reported differently.

10 Nigerian pilgrims die in Mecca.

10 Nigerians who went to Saudi Arabia to perform the Islamic Hajj rites have died. Chairman of the National Hajj, Mr Aliyu Tanko, confirmed their deaths but didn't reveal the causes of their deaths. A source with the group said that some of the people who died had lingering health problems before embarking on Hajj while the harsh weather conditions affected others

Another church building collapses in Edo state

A building belonging to Liberty Power Bible Church a.k.a Power Palace at Asoro Slope, off Ekenwan Road in Benin city, Edo state, collapsed yesterday September 28th.
According to reports, the incident happened shortly after members of the church left the building after the close of service. No life was lost.

A stripper is claiming Chris Brown is the father of her 3 year old son.

A popular Atlanta dancer/stripper named Reign is claiming Chris Brown is the father of her 3 year old son.
The 32 year old woman, who used to work at popular club Doa, filed paperwork at Fulton County Court in Atlanta this week against Chris asking a judge to mandate him to take a paternity test. Chris has so far not reacted to the allegation..

President Jonathan showers accolades on Bishop Oyedepo as he clocks 60

 President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has extolled Bishop David Oyedepo’s massive accomplishments as a devoted servant of God and his immense contributions to the education of Nigerian children.
In a letter written to congratulate the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide on his 60th birthday anniversary, tomorrow, Saturday, September 27, 2014, President Jonathan declared that Bishop Oyedepo’s life was “truly worthy of celebration”.

NeNe Leaks tipped likely to replace Joan Rivers on Fashion Police

 Real Housewives of Atlanta Star, Nene Leaks,is said to be the favourite replacement candidate for the late Joan Rivers.According to Perez Hilton, the spot was supposed to go to Kathy Griffin until producers started considering NeNe because she has “serious comedic timing, but also because E! is looking to diversify their panel with a different ethnicity.”
    The source goes on to explain that Tyra Banks , Lisa Lampanelli, andAmy Schumer are also in the running. And of this alternate list Tyra is the most seriously considered, however, “E! is concerned she doesn’t have a sane strong enough point of view to fill Joan’s highly opinionated seat.”
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Fans on social media have been calling for the show to be cancelled or a better replacement made because filling Joan River's shoes won't be easy

Wiz Khalifa files an official response to Amber Rose's divorce papers

Wiz Khalifa has no desire to beg Amber to stay or she has made up her mind not to stay .Wiz Khalifa real name Cameron Jibril Thomaz has  filed a  response to Amber Rose's old's papers in a Los Angeles court yesterday.According to the file, which was obtained by E! News, Wiz also cited irreconcilable differences for the reason of their split, but he's countering Rose's request for full physical custody of their little boy and asking that the court grant him joint custody and visitation rights.

TB Joshua releases new footage of Synagogue building collapse

South African victims relations vow to sue TB Joshua, LASG begin DNA identification test

Thanduxolo Doro and Mpho Molebatsi, two South Africans who both lost their sisters at the Synagogue building collapse on September 12th have vowed to drag pastor T.B.Joshua to court for what they describe as negligence on the part of the church for not allowing rescue workers help save the victims after the collapse as well as withholding information after the unfortunate incident.
The South Africans who were guests on a BBC programme this week said they are calling on other family members to come forward so that they can unanimously press charges against T.B. Joshua

FG declares October 6th and 7th public holiday

The Federal government has declared Monday October 6th and Tuesday October 7th as public holidays to mark the Islamic celebration, Id-El-Kabir

"I left my marriage because it was full of lies' Uche Ogbodo opens up

Actress Uche Ogbodo's marriage ended a few months after it was contracted..while she was pregnant. Speaking to Vanguard about it, Uche said her marriage ended because it was full of lies.
    "My marriage was full of lies. I cannot tell you in detail what those lies were, if that’s what you’re trying to make me do but it was based on lies. It’s a pity it didn’t work out. I didn’t go into the marriage to crash it. I wanted a family; I wanted a loving home and a loving husband. That was why I went into it in the first place but as nature would have it, I didn’t get any of those. I still thank God my head is intact."

Nigeria kicks-off 54th Independence Anniversary Celebration Tomorrow

The Nigerian Government will tomorrow kick-start activities to mark Nigeria’s 54th Independent anniversary. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, while briefing journalists after the weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by Vice President Namadi Sambo.
He said the programme will begin with a Muslim National prayer at the National Mosque, Abuja, tomorrow, Friday 26th of September. The Muslim prayer will be followed by inter-denominational Christian prayer at the National Christian Centre on Sunday.

Pastor Lesego made his congregation drink petrol(Photos & Video)

 He held petrol in a bottle and said petrol can be as tasty as pineapple.
Suddenly church members were rushing towards him begging for a taste.When he gives them he asks"Is it nice"? They yell and nod in excitement,pleading for more. video below..starts around 7:10 mark

Veteran actor Saint Obi reportedly Media Consultant to President Jonathan.

 According to DailyTimes NG , the veteran actor is now a media consultant working towards the successful re-election campaign of President Goodluck Jonathan.He said
    “Despite the security challenges in the country, which will certainly end very soon, no Nigerian President had performed better than President Goodluck Jonathan in terms of first 3 years as President. This is a fact, not the falsehood circulated by 2015 power seeking propagandists…”

Photos: GEJ & Nigerian delegation at the 69th session of the UNGA in NY

 Pres. Jonathan and his Nigerian delegation are currently participating in the UN General Assembly in New York.See more photos after the cut..

Amber Rose says Wiz is a serial cheater. Wiz says 'Pot, meet Kettle

Amber Rose has filed for divorce from Wiz Khalifa because she's convinced he's been a serial cheater for months ... making lame excuses that just don't hold water.
    It's a bitter break-up, with each accusing the other of cheating. Sources connected with Amber tell TMZ ... since the beginning of Wiz's tour in July she strongly suspected he was stepping out.
    Amber's telling friends she wanted to join Wiz on the tour but he came up with a panoply of excuses, the most frequent of which ... she should stay home with their 1-year-old.

Senate approves GEJ's $1billion loan to fight Boko Haram

The Senate has approved the $1billion (N165bn) loan requested by President Jonathan in July to help in the fight against terrorism and tackle insecurity in the country. The loan would be used for the purchase of military equipment and the training of military personnel.
The loan approved will be in addition to the N968.127bn voted for Defence in the 2014 budget by the federal government.

Amber Rose broke up with Wiz Khalifa because of Nick Cannon?

There was a lot of speculation last week when Nick Cannon announced that he was managing Amber Rose. Well according to a close friend of Amber Rose - it ain't just speculation.
    According to a very reliable insider, Amber is separating with her longtime husband Wiz Khalifah. And that separation is caused, at least in part, by the fact that she's fallen for Nick Cannon.

ISIS-linked terrorist group beheads Frenchman abducted in Algeria

 55 year old Herve Gourdel, was been beheaded by the ISIS-linked Islamist group Jund al-Khilifa in Algeria in revenge for France launching airstrikes on Iraq. The French man was captured in Algeria while hiking in the Djurdjura National Park on Sunday September 21st just one day after he arrived the country for a walking holiday.
The terrorists threatened to kill the Frenchman unless France stops bombing militants in Iraq. They killed him a few hours later and released the video showing his beheading. France started bombing ISIS in Iraq last Friday..

Photos: Kourtney Kardashian shows off baby bump in bikini

 More pictures after the cut.....

52 Boko haram members arrested in Biu, Borno state

52 Boko Haram members have reportedly been arrested in separate operations in Biu Borno state by security operatives. According to military sources, the men were arrested between yesterday Sept. 23rd and today September 24th.
A military source said some of the sect men had boarded a truck in a bid to leave the state but were arrested after the truck driver notified soldiers at a checkpoint that passengers in his vehicle had threatened to kill him if he did not take them out of the state.

Nigerian Army confirms Boko Haram leader Shekau is dead

The Defence Headquarters has released a statement claiming to have killed a man posing as the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau (or his impersonator) in an attack (both land and air) in Konduga Borno state between 12nd to 17th September.
    Nigerian troops have been conducting coordinated air and land operations in furtherance of efforts at containing the terrorists in the North East part of the country. Somehow, it became apparent that the terrorists in continuation of their campaign of terror were determined to take over communities around Maiduguri which is their prime target.

Why I published the TB Joshua bribery audio - Nicholas Ibekwe

Nicholas Ibekwe is the journalist who published the audio recording of T.B Joshua offering N50k to journalist to give his church favorable coverage. He took to his blog today to explain why he did it. Find it below
    The last 72 hours were probably the most intense in my life. The love, kind words and support I’ve received in that period from, mostly, total strangers have been overwhelming. I want to thank everybody who saw the good in what I did. Though, to be honest, I think it was a little stupid. What was I thinking putting my life and probably my career on the line in an attempt to change something so entrenched it seems unchangeable?  But really I’m not fazed by the trash talk from those allergic to the truth.

Photos: Seventh Day Adventist building on fire in Lagos

 The Seventh Day Adventist Church building located at Maryland Lagos is currently on fire.More pics after the cut.....

Fmr Gov Orji Uzor Kalu reportedly acquires most expensive private jet in Nigeria

According to Encomium mag, former Governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu, now has the most expensive private jet in Nigeria. The jet, which is the latest edition of the Gulfstream G650, is said to be worth about N12billion and arrived the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos on Thursday September 18th from New York.
Described as the fastest civilian jet in the world, the PJ boasts of a basketball court, 8,000 statute-mile range, some of the most sophisticated avionics rivaling nearly anything in the sky and uses two Rolls Royce BR725 engines. The main price of the aircraft is put at $65 million but other charges could have raised it to $75m. According to Forbes, the Gulfstream G650 has an order book of 200 customers throughout the world.

Kris Jenner officially files for divorce after 23 years of marriage

TMZ has learned it's already a done deal. Kris filed pro per -- meaning no lawyer. Our sources say this was all orchestrated. Bruce Jenner's response is about to be filed at the L.A. County Courthouse. She cites the standard "irreconcilable differences" as grounds for the divorce. Everything has been worked out with their business managers ... our sources say. There was no prenup and they have already agreed to a property split. Neither party will get spousal support. As for Kylie - who is 17 - they have joint custody. Bruce, Kris and their managers worked out the deal over the last few months. They separated June 1, 2013. That's significant because once they're separated they don't continue to share earnings - in other words, what's hers stays hers after separation. We're told the divorce is "totally amicable."

Association of Witches-President Jonathan has won 2015 elections in the spiritual realm

Inner Coven Society Worldwide, a non-political affiliate and association of witches, said there was no vacancy in Aso Rock, come 2015 presidential election.According to the society, it had been revealed that the election had been concluded in the spiritual realm and won by President Goodluck Jonathan.
President-General of the society, Dr. Omo Ebosele, said the destiny of Nigeria concerning 2015 general elections had been concluded by supernatural forces and no mortal had the capacity to alter it. He explained that such conclusion had the general backing of the principalities and powers that operate both in the high places as well as the earthly realm.

NTA reporter arrested for allegedly demanding N50m bribe

 The Niger State command of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday paraded Sampson Oghenedoro, a 28-year old staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) for demanding N50 million from the state government to stop him from broadcasting a story on alleged fraudulent activities within the government.Parading the suspect at the state command the DSS in Minna, the state of director, Dr. Larry Obiagwu, said Sampson was picked up by his men at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja while on his way to Minna to collect the said amount.

Photos:Russian student covers her Mercedes in one million Swarovski crystals

21 year old Russian student Daria Radionova spent £20,000 to cover her £25,000 2011 Mercedes CLS 350 with one million Swarovski crystals. After blinging her car, she parked it outside the Levin Hotel near Harrods in Knightsbridge, London for the world to see it.
Explaining why she did it, the business student said
    "I wanted to have something unique and do something special. The people who did it came over from Russia and worked for 12 hours a day for two months on the car. I am really happy with it and I am looking forward to driving it around. It has only just been finished and everywhere I go people stop to have a look at it. It gets lots of attention from people walking by and in cars. Sometimes I think they might crash. Everyone is taking pictures of it. When I sell the car I will give the money to charity."
More pics of the car after the cut.

Retired Police boss kills self, wife and son in Ogun state

A retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sunday Isokpehi, who at one time served at the Lagos state police command anti-robbery squad, on Saturday September 20th, killed himself, his wife Gladys and their son at their Sango Ota, Ogun state residence after a heated argument with his wife.
According to reports, the former police boss and his wife began fighting when they returned home from a wedding on Saturday after he accused her of disgracing him at the wedding by getting drunk.

ERUOBODO HOUSE: MY HOME, MY FAMILY

 Orphans are the world’s forgotten children. They live in anonymity—feared, stigmatized, avoided, voiceless and invisible. But orphans—like all children—yearn for love and dream of bright futures for themselves. More than 153 million children in the world have lost one or both parents. Many, through no fault of their own, are destined to live out their childhoods in institutional settings or on the street, devoid of loving caregivers, sick and hungry, without dreams and without purpose.
Most affected are the children with physical and mental challenges. Because of their delicate nature and the difficulty in taking proper care of them, they are more exposed to sickness and hunger and death rejected by the normal orphanage and schools.

Photo: Police hunt man who killed siblings, hacked two in Edo state

According to a report by Punch, Okeze stormed the home of his neighbour, Oliver Udeh, last Wednesday September 17th in Okha II community, off Old Sapele Road in the Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State, and attacked his children with a machete. He killed Udeh's two children, Destiny (3years) and Samson (6years). He then attacked two other children, Goodness (4years - pictured left) and Gift (8years - pictured right). He severed Goodness' arm and tore the nose of Gift.

Shekau impersonator killed by Nigerian troops?

The Nigerian military may have recorded a major victory in the war against Boko Haram as the man suspected to be mimicking late Abubakar Shekau in recent videos from the sect, may have been killed during the September 17th battle in Konduga, Borno state.
A senior military source said "it is getting more certain that the terrorists' commander who has been mimicking Shekau in those videos is the one killed in Konduga on September 17."

Photos: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi visits Bola Tinubu in Lagos

 Former CBN governor and Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was at the Lagos home of the national leader of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu today Sunday September 21st. Above is a picture of Tinubu welcoming Sanusi to his residence at Bourdillon street in Ikoyi, alongside the Oba Of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akinolu I. See another picture after the cut...

Ibrahim Babangida reportedly hospitalized in Germany

According to Sahara Reporters, former Head of state, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida popularly known as IBB is currently in a hospital in German. He was reportedly rushed to Germany about 10 days ago from his hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger State. SR reports that the former military dictator who is 73 years old is severely ill and that his ailment relates to a chronic back ailment for which he earlier had surgery in Germany.

Katsina governor reportedly orders student detained for criticizing him on Facebook

A student of the National Open University of Nigeria, Abdulmalik Sa’idu, has been languishing in a police cell for over 20 days on the orders of the Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema, for posting details of an alleged fertilizer scam in the state on his Facebook wall, Premium Times reports
    This was disclosed to Premium Times by Mr. Sa’idu’s family and lawyer. Abdulmalik was first invited to the Katsina Government House on August 28 by a phone caller who claimed he had a message for him. But when Abdulmalik arrived at the governor’s office, he was promptly arrested, handcuffed and taken to Batagarawa Police Station just outside the state capital, Katsina, and detained on the orders of Mr. Shema’s aide-de-camp, Shehu Koko, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP.