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Dangote’s Worth Drops By 32%Nigerian born Africa’s richest man, Mr Aliko Dangote, has lost 32% of his wealth. Bloomberg reports that the president of the Dangote Group, lost 4.9 billion dollars in June, representing one-third of his wealth. The decline resulted from the effect of falling oil prices and the devaluation of the naira, dragging the magnate’s ranking to 112 on world’s billionaires’ list. With a total value of 10.4 billion dollars, Mr Dangote was the world’s 46th-richest person as at June 2016. Aliko Dangote was also recently named as the second most powerful person on the African continent. In the latest edition of its 74 world most powerful people, Forbes Magazine named billionaire Dangote along with 70 others including Russian President, Vladimir Putin; US President-Elect, Donald Trump; and German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. Mr Dangote is listed as number 71 ahead of Trump, and the 68th most powerful in the world for this year. The business mogul has cons...

A popular and successful real estate entrepreneur named Terrell L. Bruce was shot and killed – and police say it was his BEAUTIFUL girlfriend who did it. According to police, Martina Westcott, the ex-girlfriend of the South Jersey realtor allegedly gunned down her former lover as the two drove through a Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood. Police believe that Terrell broke up with her in the car, and that she pulled a gun and shot him in the head. Here’s what Terell’s family and friends say about him:   Terrell was the tragic victim of senseless gun violence on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. A selfless, hard worker, widely known for putting the interests of others ahead of his own, Terrell was a well-regarded pillar in the community despite his young age of thirty-three (33). During his time as a real estate agent, founder and president of the Nathaniel M. Kirkland Foundation and property owner/manager of his own real estate investment properties, Terrell preached the ...

Memphis Depay has been caught puffing on a shisha pipe in photos that may harm his frosty relationship with boss Jose Mourinho. The Manchester United winger, 22, is seen puffing on the Middle Eastern pipe — equivalent to smoking 200 cigarettes — and also drinking with three females in his native Rotterdam.

This is embarrassing. Passengers who were stranded at Lagos International airport -had to sleep on the floor after being delayed for hours by Arik airline. Displeased Facebook user, Tonye Ibiama, wrote : I have not seen this type of wickedness from an airline. After people will say buy Naija to grow the Naira yet the naija is too mean to its own people. How do you keep your passengers from 6am to the time of this write up without a word at the Lagos international airport? . People have slept over night there without answers. I am a victim and this is my last with Arik air. I have tried so much but who send me? When you approach NCAA to complain they don’t even seem to have a hold or make this airline to speak to someone. Even the consumer protection means nothing in this country. God help us. Arik is a joke.

Except when you are having your monthly period, you have no business wearing pants to bed! What reasons do doctors have for this ‘prescription’? These ones… ·            Physicians say the female genital needs to ‘breathe’ in order to maintain its pH balance and prevent fungi and odour. So, going to bed without your pants on will aerate your nether region. ·            Family Physician, Dr. Grace Obong, says during the day, women wear a variety of panties and tight outfits that hardly allow their privates to breathe. She says though it’s advisable and absolutely preferable to wear cotton panties, many women still opt for polyester panties, with the attendant heating up of the genital area while the day lasts. ·            For those who may not like to go to sleep without having pants on, Obong recommends wearing of boxers ...

A fleeing member of the Boko Haram sect has been arrested by officials of a security agency recently established by the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC Marshal. According to a statement issued by AMAC Marshal Spokesman, Kingsley Madaki, Usman, was apprehended at exactly 4:30 pm at Utako market shortly after he arrived the premises. Madaki disclosed that the suspect was apprehended “with a Qur’an and a chaplet on his neck while trying to lobby people in the market.” The statement said he “confessed that there are many of his colleagues in the city.” The agency, therefore, appealed to residents of AMAC and the FCT to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement to AMAC Marshal personnel and other security agencies.

United States President Barack Obama reportedly called President Muhammadu Buhari on phone after the Department of State Services (DSS) foiled a terrorist attack on the United States through its active intelligence alert. An unnamed source at the DSS confirmed how DSS intercepted a plot to carry out a deadly terrorist attack on the United States; THE NATION reports. The source said: “About six months ago, we burst a terrorist attack that was to happen in the United States. This earned the service a letter of commendation. In fact, President Barack Obama placed a call to President Muhammadu Buhari to acknowledge what we did. “We did not make it a media issue because before you know it, there will be editorials asking us whether we had addressed security challenges in Nigeria before helping the US. “But the speed with which things are changing and expanding around us, I can tell you that security challenge is becoming more globalised. “We have been taken into confidence as...

FOXNEWS reported, An Australian bodybuilder has been criticized for uploading a video of himself laughing at an elderly woman working out at the gym. Conor Tisdell shared the Instagram clip of the woman using a pull-down machine at a gym in Brisbane, saying that he has “never laughed so hard.” Speaking to Daily Mail Australia , Deb, who chose to keep her surname anonymous, said she had been at the other end of Tisdell’s teasing when she realized he was laughing at her in the corner when she was doing squats     She said: “It’s disgusting. He’s starting an ongoing trend to publicly shame and embarrass people.” Deb also called the video “online bullying.”

Springfield Township, Ohio, police said a man called 911 wanting a ride home. Authorities at first thought he was possibly wanted for murder from what he told the dispatcher. When police arrived, Marvin Matthews was arrested.  911 dispatcher:  Emergency Dispatcher Rose. Matthews:  I'm going to tell you...I'm Marvin Matthews. Come pick me up and take me home. His ex-girlfriend said he was not invited to her home when he was dropped off Monday night. Springfield Township police responded quickly especially after hearing the exchange with the dispatcher. They thought at first he was a murder suspect calling for a ride. 911 dispatcher:  OK, are you wanted for something? Matthews:  What for murder? 911 dispatcher:  You're wanted for murder? Police said they were busy running his name, but did not come up with anything. The 911 operator kept Matthews talking until the cops arrived. 911 dispatcher:  OK, what's the addr...

According to Katsinapost, Senator representing Katsina Senatorial zone, Alhaji Umar Kurfi also known as Nzeribe has earmarked N98million Naira for the construction of 10 motorised solar powered boreholes in his constituency. The personal assistant to the Senator, Alhaji Isma’il Yan’Daki in Katsina state this to newsmen in Katsina while also stating that the boreholes will be situated in 5 local governments under his zone. Isma’il Yandaki then said this gesture is part of the senator’s effort towards alleviating people’s suffering and also bringing portable drinking water to the door steps of residents. The PA to the Senator further stated that the boreholes will be situated in Doka and Banye ward in Charanchi LGA, Garin Dutse in Ruma ward and Tulluwa in Madogara ward of Batsari LGA. The rest includes Radi in Matsai ward and YanDaki ward in Kaita LGA, Shinkafi A ward and Wakilin Yamma wards in Katsina LGA, as when as Yantumaki and Bichi of Danmusa LGA. Further ch...

A truck belonging to Dangote Group Plc, reportedly crushed Mr. Mukhtar Abdulkarim, a Second Republic Senator, to death. Abdulkarim, alongside his brother and driver were traveling between Kano and Zamfara states on Friday when the truck rammed into his car, killing him instantly. His brother, Mr. Buhari Abdulkarim, an architect, and his driver were injured in the accident. Both are are said to be receiving medical attention at Uthman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto. SAHARA REPORTERS

Reachnaija reported: Nigerian singer, Daniel Anidugbe, aka Kiss Daniel, was attacked on stage while performing in the early hours of Monday, December 26 by suspected armed robbers who stormed the Calabar Christmas Village. The Calabar Christmas Village, which is located in the precinct of Calabar Municipal Council Secretariat, opens for 24 hours from December 1 to December 31 every year as a central location of revelry. It could not be confirmed if anyone was killed in the incident, but it was learnt that several peoplewere stabbed. Those who sustained gunshot injuries, had been hospitalised. According to an eyewitness, the presence of robbers became obvious when some spectators started throwing bottles at the musician. She said: “It was a serious situation and I got injured. What happened was that some guys came into the village and tried to rob Kiss Daniel when he was singing, ‘Oya talk to me o mama.’ “They were throwing bottles and other things at him. Before we ...

A Taxi Driver at Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region of Ghana has accused a man of God in the area of having sex with his wife. The Taxi Driver, whose name was given as Frederick told Adom News’ Kofi Adjei that he caught the Pastor and his wife in the act around 2 am yesterday, December 26, 2016 when he returned from work. According to Kofi Adjei, the Taxi Driver before leaving for work informed his wife that he would be working at night and hence won’t return early. The Pastor, whom he had suspected has been having affair with his wife took advantage of his absence and sneaked into the house of the Taxi Driver. “While returning from work, I saw an unregistered salon car parked in front of my house, my door was left ajar and when I entered, I saw Pastor Elijah busily bonking my wife…,” he narrated. According to the cabbie, he immediately rushed on the naked Pastor and started beating him after he jumped off his wife. “I held him by the scrotum and started fighting him, wh...

According to TMZ,  Young Thug  got chauffeured around Hollywood like a big shot this summer, but stiffed the limo company like a bum ... according to a new lawsuit.  Hollywood Stars Limousine just filed suit against the Atlanta rapper for allegedly skipping out on a fat bill for rides they say they gave him ... to the tune of $18,676.  In the docs -- obtained by TMZ -- Hollywood Stars claims they drove Young Thug and some of his guests around for a total of 11 times this year -- with 10 of those happening in June.  The company says they gave Thug plenty of time to pay, but claims he told 'em to kick rocks. Now, Hollywood Stars wants a judge to make him pay back their dough in full.  It's funny ... Young Thug just got  arrested last week  for ducking a court date on a window tinting offense. Looks like he might be screwed from the other side of the glass too. 

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), former military president, has restated his belief in the ability of President Muhammadu Buhari to crush Boko Haram. In a statement issued by his media office obtained by PRNigeria, on Monday, Babangida said “President Muhammadu Buhari and the  military are capable of crushing any challenge of the territorial integrity of Nigeria”. He said he was delighted about the news of the successful military operations in Sambisa forest. “May I rejoice with the government and Nigerians on the successful dislodging of Boko Haram from their base in Sambisa,” he said. “It is a sign of relief that the military has finally smoked out Boko Haram terrorists from their notorious enclave of Sambisa forest.” He saluted the courage of the president, the army and other security personnel for their sacrifice in the liberation of the area. Babangida expressed hope that the remaining Chibok girls would be located and reunited with their families. He urge...

A top member of the Boko Haram sect has been arrested in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state on Saturday. This was revealed by Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff. Buratai said this during the reopening of two major roads in the state. The roads – Maiduguri-Gubio-Damasak and Maiduguri-Monguno-Baga – were closed during the height of the activities of the insurgents in 2013. He charged his men to arrest fleeing members of the sect. “You must maintain the momentum of the operation. We must pursue the terrorists wherever they are. We must not allow them to regroup,” he said. He said in spite of the takeover of the insurgents’ last strong hold in Sambisa forest, “we have no time to waste”. Buratai described the seven-year fight against the Boko Haram insurgents as “quite sober and touchy”, saying that a number of officers and soldiers had lost their lives in the war. He prayed for the repose of their souls and vowed that the army would recommit itself to the fight until...

In his speech in the State House of Assembly, the executive Governor of Katsina state during the 2017 budget presentation last week, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari stated that his administration has employed over 500 health personal and those employed has already been posted to various health centres and hospitals across the state. The executive Governor stated that; “Alhamdulillah. I wish to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to Allah (SWT) for sparing our lives and for giving us the strength and wisdom to stand before you today and present the 2017 Budget Estimates, which is tagged “Budget of Stabilization”. While the Governor is giving a brief speech on the 2016 budget review, he also stated that: “Katsina State Government (in the year in question) was able to accomplish a lot in the areas of Education, Health, provision of potable drinking water for both human and animal consumption, Infrastructural Development, Poverty Alleviation, Economic Empowerment, Security, etc...

A man in Katsina State named Auwal Sani, has reportedly died in just a day after his wedding. The story about his death was revealed by aFacebook user named Ajetunmobi Ridwan Olawale, supposedly a friend to the deceased. According to Olawale, the deceased passed away on December 25, 2016. He was reported to have gotten married the previous day. No information about his death circumstances was given by the user who wrote, “Sad.Sad.Sad. This is quite a gigantic sad news. Auwal Sani got married on 24th December 2016 passed away 25th December 2016. “He died together with his friend on his way back from Katsina where his wedding took place. May his gentle soul rest in peace…Amin.” KatsinaPost

A girl from Zaria got married to one of the Shiia member from Katsina State without knowing. The Bride According to a source, the marriage ceremony took place yesterday in Zaria, where she was taken to his house in Katsina. It was disclosed to us that, it was early in the morning she heard a loud voice of her father from outside saying “pack your cloth, we are going home, your husband is a Shii’a member” It was also said the Husband was not aware when they took her away from his house. The bride was taken back to her parent’s house in Zaria early morning today.

A law maker from Katsina State Alhaji Abduljalal Haruna Runka popularly known as ‘AJ’ representing Safana Local Government in the Katsina State House of Assembly dedicated his professional MSc. project thesis to the brave slain soldier late Lt. Col Muhammad Abu Ali who was ambushed and killed by Boko Haram militia recently. HON AJ The Honourable member took to his facebook time line to announce that while also posting the project as evidence for all to see. It is gathered that Honourable AJ enrolled into a professional masters degree program on International law of human Rights and the role of the military in the Boko Haram insurgency in the famous Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He stated that: “Alhamdulillah. I’m done with my project (International law of human Rights and the role of the military in the Boko Haram insurgency) Dedicated to Late Lt Col Mohd Abu Ali and the rest of our fallen heroes that dedicated their lives on the fight against boko haram. May their g...

The Police in Katsina have arrested one Kamal Bala Yunusa, 23, alongside his accomplice, Muhammed Abubakar Sadiq, for allegedly kidnapping his 3-year-old nephew in Tundun Wada area of Kaduna State. In an  interview with reporters while parading the suspects, the State Police Spokesperson, Salisu Agaisa, said the child was rescued from a hotel in Katsina after an intelligent tip-off. He added that the baby had been drugged with “a cough mixture,” but was rushed to a hospital and revived at about 3 am on Friday. Agaisa said both the suspects and two others Abubakar Idris and Dabo Muhammed, who were believed to be hiding in Kaduna  “conspired to kidnap the child for a ransom of N4m. The suspects were also accused of stealing the Peugeot 407 with which they allegedly traveled to Katsina with. In his confession, the mastermind Kamal a blood brother to the child’s mother said his intention was to sell the car for N700,000 but that he only brought the kid and other susp...

Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II becomes a grandfather after his daughter put to bed recently.

A newborn girl was, on Saturday, found floating in a well at Gwallameji, the students’ village of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital. This is the second incidence in less than one week. A dog was found by passers-by feasting on a new born baby abandoned at a refuse dump last Sunday in the same area. The baby girl found inside the well on Saturday afternoon was believed to have been dumped a day before she was discovered. An eyewitness, who gave his name as Elkamcy, told Punch that the odour from the decomposing body of the baby attracted residents. “On my way to my shop, I saw many people gathered by an abandoned well in the area. It caught my attention and when I got there, I saw the baby floating inside the well. “We called the traditional leader, who came with the local chief. They called the police, took pictures and asked some of the boys around to remove the baby. Afterwards, she was buried few meters away from there,” he stated. The eye...