Gisttube9ja: July 2019

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

'Crown Prince of Terror', Osama bin Laden's son, Hamza is dead - US Intelligence report

Hamza bin Laden, the son of and possible successor to terror kingpin Osama bin Laden, is dead.

BBNaija: Joe and Enkay introduced as new housemates (videos)

Joe and Enkay are the latest housemates to be introduced on the Big Brother Naija Reality Show in a week that has also seen Venita Akpofure and Elozonam get into the house.

Turkish bee declared wanted by British Government

A Turkish bee that got into the United Kingdom through the luggage of a British family that visited Turkey has been declared wanted.

The Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of Josephine Udeh, before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, sitting in Maiduguri on a one-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N5, 059,000.

Rapper and actor, Falz the Bad Guyz has reacted after Senator Elisha Abbo who some Nigerians have dubbed the ”Slapping Senator” was recently given of an award to.

Police Officer Caught On Camera Collecting Bribe In Lagos

A police officer has been caught on camera collecting bribe from a bus driver in the city of Lagos.

A policeman was caught on camera on Wednesday receiving a bribe from a motorist at Igboelerin road, along the Lasu-Ojo Expressway in Lagos State, Punch Metro reports.

The eyewitness who sent in the photographs said it was a usual practice by policemen along that route.

He said, “They usually demanded between N50 and N100 from the commercial bus drivers.

“If a driver delays in paying, they will seize his car keys and keep the passengers, mostly Lagos State University students waiting for hours.

See more photos below:

15 migrants die of hunger after getting stranded in a boat - United Nations

15 Ethiopian migrants have died after the boat trying to smuggle them into Yemen broke down and left them stranded at sea without food or water for a week, the U.N. migration agency said.

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Ceec makes her Nollywood debut (Photos)

Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora 'Ceec' has finally made her Nollywood debut in a new TV series titled 'Faka Liars'.

Former US President Ronald Reagan called Africans in the UN

Former US President Ronald Reagan in a 1971 telephone call with then-President Richard Nixon described African delegates to the United Nations (UN) as "monkeys".

TBoss reacts to alleged photo of her baby, says

Yesterday, the photo of a caucasian baby was circulated online with claims that it is that of former BBNaija housemate, Tboss. The unconfirmed reports claimed she welcomed a baby on Sunday July 28th.

Shiites Challenge Proscription Order, Reveal Their Next Line Of Action

Following the ban of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, the group has revealed its next line of action.

El-Zakzaky

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria is to challenge the court order obtained by the federal government banning the operations of the organization, a report by Vanguard has revealed.

Commotion As Petrol Tanker Explodes In Gombe State

A petrol tanker has gone up in flames in a community in Gombe state, causing serious commotion in the area.

Scene of the incident

According to Vanguard, a petrol tanker has, Wednesday, exploded in Gombe State.

Tension As Fire Destroys 20 Vehicles, 10 Shops At Ikorodu Market

The incident, which occurred on Monday night, destroyed over 20 vehicles, 10 shops and belongings worth millions of naira.

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Residents of Ikorodu have fled for safety as fire gutted an auto parts market in Owode Onirin, Ikorodu Lagos.

Kenyan Government 'Deports Jesus', Arrests Host Pastors

It was reported that Kenya's Government has now deported the fake Jesus and they have arrested the dubious pastors who invited him.

The acclaimed 'Jesus'

The Kenyan government have reportedly deported a Caucasian man going up and down the streets of Kenya, claiming to be Jesus Christ, and have also arrested the pastors who invited him and convinced their followers he’s the actual Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

Protest Begins In Imo Over Alleged Slap Of Okorocha's Daughter

A protest has begun in a community in Imo state over the alleged slap of former governor, Okorocha's daughter.

The protesting group

Protest by hundreds of women has started in Imo state, over the alleged slapping of the daughter of Senator Rochas Okorocha, by a member of the recovery of government properties set up by Governor Emeka Ihedioha.

Man Jailed For Money Laundering, Dupes Fellow Inmate Of $37.8k In Prison

In May 2019, Amos was sentenced to three years in jail for helping to launder US$1.84 million that his friend had stolen from the Ethiopian government.

Paul Gabriel Amos

A Nigerian jailed in Singapore for money laundering, has been charged to court for another fraud.

Paul Gabriel Amos, 48, allegedly defrauded one Milled El Khouri of S$37,800 to make bail. Court documents showed this incident happened between January and May 2018.

BBNaija: Toke Makinwa Reacts To Khafi's Regular S*x With Gedoni

The attention of the general public has been drawn to the discreet sexual activities between some of the housemates of the present Big Brother Naija reality show.

Khafi and Toke Makinwa

'Gedoni is only taking advantage of Khafi, she needs to leave him alone' On-Air-Personality and relationship adviser, Toke Makinwa said on Twitter.

This is coming after Adesua Etomi also asked for a chance to have a word with Khafi who is a police officer in the United Kingdom. The beautiful lady has been seen under the bedsheets in the middle of the night having s*x romps with Gedoni.

Toke Makinwa is of the opinion that #BBNaija contestant, Gedoni is only taking advantage of his fellow housemate, Khafi, because of how she comes across to him.

Read some of her reactions below:

Over 1,000 Rendered Homeless As Flood Wreaks Havoc In Ilorin

Some of the victims, who were affected including traders; were trying to recover their damaged belongings from the flood.

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A very heavy rainfall that lasted over three hours, had rendered over 1,000 residents of Odota area in llorin, the Kwara State capital, homeless.

Oh No! Ibadan Polytechnic Student Goes Missing After Exams

A student of Ibadan Polytechnic has reportedly gone missing some days after writing his examinations.

Damilola Bada

According to a rpeort by Punch Metro, four weeks after a student of the Department of Computer Science, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Damilola Bada, went missing, members of his family are anxious about his whereabouts.

Boko Haram Kills Many In Jakana In Fresh Borno Attack

The insurgents, who drove in six gun trucks, were reportedly shooting sporadically thereby causing mayhem.

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Many villagers were believed to have been killed in an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Jakana in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State last night, sources within the civilian joint task force said.

"Venita Is My Spec, I Am Ready To Mingle With Her, I Will Cry If I Get Evicted" - Omashola Opens Up

A housemate in the BBnaija house, Omashola has expressed his eagerness to start something with new housemate, Venita.

Omashola and Venita

BBNaija housemate, Omashola has expressed his determination to start a relationship with new housemate, Venita, because according to him, he has found someone so close and so real and thus willing to give it a ‘very good try’.

Femi Fani-Kayode Describes Ministerial Screening As 'A Pitiful Joke'

Fani-Kayode who made his view known through his Twitter handle described the exercise as a pitiful joke

Femi Fani Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has berated the confirmation of all the 43 ministerial nominees by the Nigerian Senate.

Suspected Jukun Militias Invade Federal University, Wukari, Kill Lecturer, Two Benue Students

It was gathered that the killing sparked protest among Tiv students and staff of the institution.

The scene of the controversy

The Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, has been temporarily shutdown following the protest that greeted the killing of two students and a lecturer of the institution.

Nigerian photographer recalls waking up to US hospital bill of $245k (N88m) after 7 days in coma

A Nigerian photographer took a walk down memory lane and remembered waking up to a hospital bill of $245k (N88m) after 7 days in coma at a hospital in the United States.

10 years of Boko Haram: Presidency says Buhari has defeated Boko Haram

President Buhari claimed victory over Boko Haram insurgents as his administration marked the 10th year the terrorists started off its attacks in the north-east region.

Seun Kuti blasts police for arresting man with 17 bags of Indian hemp

who was found with 17 sacks of Indian hemp.

The spokesperson of the police command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who paraded the suspect before newsmen, said he was arrested after policemen at the Ibafo Division got a tipoff that a car filled with the banned substance was on its way from Delta State and heading to Lagos.

Proscription: Shi?ites blame Saudi Arabia as IGP orders crackdown

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria a.k.a Shi’ites on Tuesday accused President Buhari of having the support of Saudi Arabia hence the proscription of the group.

Hajj 2019: Five Nigerian Pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, has confirmed the death of five Nigerian pilgrims currently participating in the 2019 Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia.

A married man with children identified as Kula Adasu, yesterday committed suicide in the Tse Agabaragba area of the Konsisha Local Government Area in Benue State.

Moment quick-thinking neighbours catch 3-year-old boy after he fell from a 6-storey building

A 3-year-old boy from south-west China was miraculously saved after he fell from a six-storey building.

One of President Buhari's witnesses at the Presidential tribunal on Tuesday July 30, denied they submitted their certificates to the Nigerian army.

People hate on me in this industry because my father has money - Davido says in new video, asks his haters to suck his d**k

Davido in a new video shared on his Instastories, accused his colleagues in the music industry of hating on him because his father, Adedeji Adeleke, is wealthy.

Historic 125-year-old church mysteriously burns to the ground in Texas

A Roman Catholic church that stood in Texas for more than century mysteriously burned to the ground with insurance adjusters placing the damages at $3 to $4 million.

#BBNaija2019: After 5-weeks in house, Omashola finally gets a

Last night, Omashola who has been complaining of being lonely in the house finally got a kiss from the new female housemate, Venita.

It happened during a truth or dare game when Diane dared Omashola to kiss Venita. Without wasting time, he got up to deliver the 'long awaited' kiss.

See the hilarious video below...

BBNaija: Diane removes her panties before other housemates (video)

Diane removed her panties before other housemates in a 'Truth or Dare' session that ensued after new housemates Venita Akpofure and Elozonam were introduced in the #BBNaijaTwist.

Reminisce reacts to being seen as a sex symbol

Reminisce has reacted to being seen as a sex symbol as passed off in a tweet by Twitter user @AfroVII and he is saying he didn't come to Lagos to be seen as one.

Fire destroys 20 vehicles, 10 shops at Owode Onirin market in Lagos

On Monday night, July 29th, fire swept through Owode Onirin, the popular auto parts market near Ikorodu destroying over 20 vehicles, 10 shops and belongings worth millions of naira.

Residents Butchered Whale After Being Washed Ashore In Okpoama, Bayelsa State (Watch Video)

There was an excitement at the in Ijaw-Kiri, a fishing community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State as residents found a dead whale washed ashore.

2017 Ex Big Brother Naija housemate Tboss has reportedly been delivered of a bouncing baby in the early hours of today, Tuesday, 30th of July.

Apple’s Siri has recognized Davido’s new song Blow my mind featuring American singer, Chris Brown as the most popular song in the world.

Today, Senate asked former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Muhammed to take a bow and go as he was the last person to be screened.

Details later…

#BBNaija 2019: Cubana Chief Priest Promise To Give Mercy Endorsement After The House

It looks like Mercy has gotten lucky in that BBNaija show after getting the attention of club owner, Cubana Chiefpriest.

Last Saturday, Big Brother held an eviction party for the first five housemate evicted from the 2019 Big Brother Naija Show, and from these photos, it’s clear they had lots of fun with fans and guests.

All the housemates evicted before yesterday – Avala, Isilomo, Ella, KimOprah and Tuoyo were in attendance and they weren’t shy of digging it on the dance floor.

See the photos below;

Davido song Blow My Mind featuring Chris Brown video has just been released, the singer announced on his social media pages.

New British prime minister,Boris Johnson has named Kemi Badenoch, a UK-born Nigerian, a minister in his cabinet.

Fans of Big Brother has been stunned after the show introduced two new housemates to the Pepper Dem House, Actress, Venita Akpofure and Actor & Instagram Comedian, Elozonam.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal operatives of on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 botched an attempt by a suspected internet fraudster to flush his phone through a water closet in order to deny access to potentially incriminating data about him.

Henceforth, Shiite Members Will Be Treated Like Terrorists - IG of Police

The Inspector-General of Police has said that following the proscription of Shiites, they will be treated as terrorists.

Shiites

Following the proscription of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria by a Federal High Court In Abuja last Friday, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of the members and their leaders nationwide, a report by Punch has revealed.

Senate Gives Obaseki One-Week Ultimatum To Issue Fresh Proclamation For Edo Assembly

At plenary on Tuesday, the upper legislative chamber threatened to take over Edo assembly if the governor failed to issue another proclamation.

Godwin Obaseki

The senate has given Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, a week ultimatum to issue a fresh proclamation for the inauguration of the state house of assembly.