Governor Ambode orders VIO out of Lagos roads

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has ordered the temporary suspension of the state’s Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIOs, from road operation in the state with immediate effect.

Ambode reportedly gave the order following public complaints regarding the unruly behavior of some of the VIO officers.

LAGOS CARNIVAL 2017

PARADE OF COLOURS

Join in as Lagosians celebrate with each other and enjoy the colours, dancing and flamboyant artistry of Carnival day.

VENUES:

Agege, Ajeromi, Amuwo Odofin, Alimosho, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju, Ifako-Ijaye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, Mainland, Mushin, Ojo, Oshodi Isolo, Somolu, Surulere

Date: 09/05/2017

Oba Akiolu Reportedly Says Lagos Does Not Belong To Yorubas

Barely one week after he reportedly snubbed Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi when they met at a function, the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has allegedly released bombshell, saying Lagos is not part of Yoruba land.

We gathered that a statement reportedly emanated from Akiolu’s palace, detailed the historical background of Lagos and why it should not be regarded as part of Yoruba land.

Chika Ike beautiful in new photo. Shares inspirational message

Chika Ike shared a photo from one of her recent photoshoots with TY Bello and captioned it:

"He gave me beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that i might be called a tree of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified.” #africandiva

FG confirms release of 82 Chibok girls, to be received in Abuja by President Buhari

The Federal government has released a statement confirming the release of 82 more Chibok girls from Boko Haram captivity. The girls were released yesterday May 6th after further negotiations between the Federal government and Boko Haram members. The girls who are in Borno state presently, will be received in Abuja by Presidnet Buhari later today May 7th. Read the state house press release signed by Senior Special Assisatnt to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. 

Republican-led Congress wants to repeal Obama's $200K pension because of his lucrative speaking fees and book deal

Since leaving the White House, Obama has racked up a load of cash in lucrative deals, which include speaking fees and a $65million book deal. The Republican-led Congress is not happy and are making plans to deprive him of his $200K a year pension. He's not the only one in the line of fire, as all future presidents will be affected if the bill scales through. 

It's not the first time the issue has been raised, Obama vetoed the bill last year when he was president. Republican Rep.

 Jason Chaffetz said: 

'The Obama hypocrisy on this issue is revealing. His veto was very self-serving.'

President Donald Trump has said he will not accept a salary during his time in office and he hasn't. He hasn't been paid any money since he became president.

It's unclear whether he could collect a pension after his tenure comes to an end.

Obama is charging as much as $400K per speech, which was his annual salary as president.

BankyW & Adesua Etomi are stunning in official photos from their wedding Introduction

These are official photos from the wedding introduction between the families of Banky W and Adesua Etomi, which held in Ikoyi, Lagos this evening. They are currently having a poolside after party. See more pics of the lovely couple after the cut...

'Lanre Gentry also beat me up while I was trying to settle a fight between them - Mercy Aigbe's friend speaks up

Mercy Aigbe's friend, Lara Olubo, who claimed she witnessed first hand the domestic violence the actress suffered, broke her silence in a post on Instagram. According to her;

It amazed me wt the way pple are saying all sort of things against my friend, one woman i hv so much respect for, the one who does not look down on anyone, the one who can pluck her eyes for everyone! Hmmmm!  Mercy i remembered when u were pregnant wt Juwon and u saw all dis comming, 

u cried nd cried but i kept on encouragging u. I remembered how many times i came inbtwn u nd Uncle Lanre to stop him from beating u nd i got beaten as well! 

Photos of Banky W & Adesua Etomi at their wedding introduction today

BankyW and his fiancée, Adesua Etomi had the wedding introduction between their families today. Congratulations to them! See more photos after the cut... 

Kanye West deletes his Twitter and instagram accounts

After months of erratic behaviour, Kanye West, who has now turned to a recluse, has deleted himself from social media. He deleted both accounts today...or at least, today was when fans noticed. He had 27 million followers on Twitter...

Photos: BBNaija winner, Efe, gets heroic welcome in his hometown in Delta

Big Brother Naija winner, Efe Ejeba, was given a heroic welcome in his hometown, Orerokpe in Delta state today May 4th. The king of his village was on hand to receive him in the palace. See more photos after the cut. 

HIV Positive Nigerian man infects 17 women, promises to infect more through unprotected sex till he dies

He has since deleted his tweets and tried to twist the story. A Nigerian man claiming to be HIV positive, has vowed to infect as many girls as possible. He made this shocking promise on twitter in February 2017 but the tweets only gained attention this afternoon.

French Montana donates $100k to charity in Uganda after shooting music video in the country

US rapper, French Montana who recently shot the video for his new song ‘Unforgettable’ in Uganda featuring Swae Lee and about 100 children, has donated $100,000 to Mama Hope Organization in Uganda which supports global entrepreneurship and helps in the reduction of poverty. 

Speaking with Billboard in an interview, the rapper said:

'I feel like sometimes God puts you in a platform where you’re supposed to help other people.' 

On his experience in the African country, he said:

 'That touched my heart when I went out there. I wanted to give them the shirt off my back and help as soon as possible.'

French Montana also discloses that he has launched the ‘Unforgettable dance challenge’ which he hopes will help raise awareness for the people living under poor conditions in Uganda.

'It's about time for me to buy an NBA team' - Floyd Mayweather

 Retired American boxer, Floyd Mayweather has indicated interest in buying a NBA team.

Today Mayeather had a meeting with Magic Johnson a retired professional basketball player and current president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers.

After the meeting, he shared a photo on Instagram with the caption, 'It's about time for me to buy an NBA team, if you're ready to sell your NBA team, please get in touch with me'.

Barack Obama proposed to another woman, Sheila Jager, who rejected him twice before he met and married Michelle

According to a new biography, former US president Barack Obama proposed to a woman he dated in the 80's who rejected his proposal twice before he met and married his wife, Michelle Obama. The woman is said to be Sheila Miyoshi Jager who is of Dutch and Japanese descent.

The author of the new book, "Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama," David Garrow, says Obama met Jager in the mid-'80s when he was doing community organizing in Chicago. 

Michelle Obama takes a swipe at Trump for ending her girls' education program

Michelle Obama just knows how to be classy in all she does, even when it involves calling someone out. The former first lady has shared a photo indirectly letting Trump know that there's no stopping what she has started, even if he succeeds in doing it on an administrative level.

Finally!! Banky W and Etomi Adesua are getting married

Yes!! Finally Banky W and Etomi Adesua are getting married, Congrats!! 

Letter from the Groom 

Dear Susu

We crossed paths 2 or 3 times since 2012, but I wasn’t paying enough attention. Destiny was staring me right in the face and I was too caught up in my own hustle and paper chase, to know it. In June 2015 however, God brought you my way again, and this time, I really SAW you. I was smitten by your grace, aura, and beauty. So smitten infact, that even though I didn’t get to say a word to you that day (because you were seated far across the room), I immediately called my best friend @captdemuren and told him I’d found my next girlfriend. LOL. He laughed.

I asked one or two people about you.. your manager Isioma, who I’d worked with previously, and then I did some research myself. Googled you, stalked your instagram.. the whole 9 yards, and the more I found out, the more you seemed like a breath of fresh air.

Now, I personally don’t like being “hooked up”, so I decided to approach you myself by sliding into your DM a few days later. Introduced myself, made some silly attempts to make you laugh, told you I planned to become your biggest fan, and asked if we could be friends. Thank God you laughed at my silly jokes, and thank God you graciously agreed to become my friend. At the time, I was COMPLETELY lying about only wanting to be friends, by the way.. but I figured it was a safe place to start.

video-highlight of "MODELS ON THE ISLAND" and "MODELS NOT PROSTITUTE" movie premiere

Highlight of the "#MODELS ON THE ISLAND " grand finale and the premiere of first modelling movie in Africa "MODELS NOT PROSTITUTE " 

Watch video after the cut