Overstaying Pilgrims To Be Jailed By Saudi Government

Saudi Arabia on Monday started a crackdown on foreign pilgrims overstaying their Hajj visas, local newspaper Okaz reported. Nigerian pilgrims going to the last Hajj in Mecca Offenders will have to pay an equivalent of 13,329 U.S. dollars in fine, face six months in jail and deportation, the paper said. Those who transport, recruit or shelter overstayed pilgrims will face up to 26,662 dollars...

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Clash Of The (TITANS) - Liverpool Vs Manchester United Line-ups And Team News

Both teams make two changes with Marouane Fellaini and Ashley Young coming in for the visitors and Emre Can and Daniel Sturridge replacing Georginio Wijnaldum and Adam Lallana Anthony Martial and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are not in Manchester United's squad to face Liverpool, while Wayne Rooney is on the bench again. Marcus Rashford and Ashley Young start on the flanks, either side of Zlatan Ibrahimovic,...

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Scholes backing Liverpool to beat Manchester United

Former Red Devils midfielder feels his old club are lacking an identity under their manager, who he says wasn't ruthless during the summer transfer window Paul Scholes feels Liverpool are favourites to beat Manchester United in the Premier League and claims Jose Mourinho has not been ruthless enough early in his Old Trafford tenure. Liverpool better than envious Man Utd The two fierce rivals...

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“Expect More Chibok Girls To Be Released Very Soon” – Lai Mohammed Says

The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians of a further release of a larger batch of Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram sect two years ago. Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, has expressed optimism that a bigger batch of Chibok girls will soon be released. However, he warned analysts and commentators to be careful of the comments they make so that the release of the remaining...

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You Have No Shame, And You Are The Cause Of Corruption In Nigeria – Fayose Blast Obasanjo

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has blamed the current spate of corruption in Nigeria on former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. The fiery governor who used to be in close affinity with the former President but strained relationship after accusing the elder statesman of attempting to impeach him in 2006, described Obasanjo as a laughing stock. In an interview with the Punch, the governor...

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“I Took A Break From Acting To Focus On My Family” – Tonto Dikeh-Churchill

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh who got married to her beau, Churchill last year in an interview with Sunday Sun reveals why she took a break from acting, marriage and life as a new mother. Read excerpts below: You have not featured in any movie since you got married. Why? I have not worked in any production after marriage because I have been busy in my primary duties as a wife and mother. I...

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Buhari/wife interview: Joke Taken Way Too far – Okorocha Laments

Apparently perturbed by the different shades of interpretations negatively trailing the recent press interviews by President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has said the public reaction was a joke taken too far. Says Aisha Buhari didn’t mean to bring her husband’s govt down It will be recalled that the wife of the President last week granted a press...

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JAMB;-Confirms Candidates No Longer Need Scratch Cards

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has scrapped the use of scratch cards for any of its services and transactions, adding that it would now be using the platform of pin vending to check all forms of fraudulent practices which was prevalent with the use of scratch cards. A statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, reports the board’s Registrar/Chief...

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You Belong To My Kitchen, So Stay Away From Politics – Buhari Insists

President Muhammadu Buhari has again re-echoed his earlier stance that his wife belongs in his kitchen. Buhari while responding to his wife, Mrs Aisha Buhari’s criticism of his government, on Friday said she “belongs to my kitchen” and other rooms. But the President’s media aide, Garba Shehu immediately reacted to his principal’s comment which has drawn so much criticism saying Buhari was joking. However,...

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Grass To Grace? Banned Actress, Rahama Sadau Leaped From Kannywood To Hollywood

Top Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau who was expelled from the Hausa film industry by the Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria after featuring in a romantic musical video and the association after her expulsion also warned other actors and actresses to henceforth follow the rules binding their participation in the Kannywood film industry. The charming actress has revealed that...

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Boko Haram Sets FG On Conditions If They Want Remaining Chibok Girls Released | See Details

Indications have emerged that Boko Haram insurgents have given the Federal Government some conditions for the release of more Chibok girls. A source with details of the negotiation says unlike the release of the 21 girls last Thursday, the release of the remaining girls will be strictly based on the swap of about 16 of the group’s Commanders held in detention and payment of ransom. Out Of the...

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Parents DumpTheir Conjoined Twins Born With Two Heads, Four Hands And Two Legs,

      A pair of conjoined twins who were given birth to with two two heads, four hands and two feet have been dumped by their parents at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The infants were abandoned in the paediatric surgery unit earlier today in Bangladesh’s capital city. Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Deputy Director Khaja Abdul Gafursaid said: ‘The kids, with two...

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Mikel Obi, Iheanacho And Mahrez Make 30-man Shortlist For African Player Of The Year

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), have announced 30 players who are up for the African Player of the Year award. Four-time winner Yaya Toure, who also made the final three last year is the obvious omission. But Andre Ayew, Islam Slimani, Mohamed Elneny, Victor Wanyama, John Obi Mikel, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Yannick Bolasie, Sadio Mane and Wahbi Khazri made the cut. The current...

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“Be Comfortable In Your Looks” – Laura Ikeji Reacts To Ali Baba’s Post On “K-Legs”

Celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji’s younger sister, Laura Ikeji has reacted to Ali Baba’s post about ladies with K-leg. She shared wrote; “To everyone with K-legs,Bow legs or what ever legs you have, pls wear whatever you wanna wear, be comfortable in your skin, don’t let anyone make you feel less, you were created for a reason. If I listened to all I was told growing up, I would have killed myself...

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Despite My Past Experiences, I Still Believe In Love And Marriage” – Adunni Ade

Actress and mother of two boys, Adunni Ade says she is still believes in love and marriage despite her past experiences. The single mother in a chat with Saturday Beats , said she has not given up on marriage. “I haven’t ruled out marriage. I am a big sucker for love. With the things I have experienced in the past, you may think I would give up on love but I am a big sucker for love....

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Toolz Oniru Caught Photo-Shopping Her Body Size (Photos)

Full-figured Beat FM OAP, Toolz Oniru Demuren has been accused of doctoring her body size to hide some fat which has become the latest trend on social media in a desperate bid to appeal to public eye. Looks like newly married Nigerian celebrity, Toolz has been caught using photo editing ‘tools’ to create her shape. On the right is a photo Toolz shared on her Instagram page two days ago. It’s...

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You Are Possessed – Fani-Kayode To Buhari

Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has said President Buhari is possessed by ”strange and powerful entities,” adding that the President needs prayer. Fani-Kayode, who was reacting to Buhari’s comment on his wife’s inerview on the BBC, stated this on Friday in a Facebook post. It will be recalled that Aisha Buhari had said people who did not share the vision of the ruling All Progressives...

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Don't Expect Much From Me At The Next Election Unless…’ – Aisha Buhari Warns Her Husband

Presisdent Buhari’s wife has warned him that she may not back him at the next election unless he shakes up his government. In a BBC interview, Aisha Buhari said the president “does not know” most of the top officials he has appointed. She suggested the government had been hijacked, saying a “few people” were behind presidential appointments. Mr Buhari was elected last year with a promise to...

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Breaking; Jurgen Klopp Wins Premier League Manager of The Month, As Henderson Bags Best Goal Award

Jurgen Klopp has won the Barclays Manager of the Month award after guiding Liverpool to maximum points in September, As Henderson grabs best goal of the Month Award. The 49-year-old has become the first German to win the award in Premier League history after a run of three successive victories last month. Klopp's men started September with a 4-1 victory over champions Leicester City at Anfield,...

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