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Music mogul, Michael Collins Ajereh a.k.a Don Don Jazzy, who has not hidden his crush on famous blogger   Linda Ikeji , wept over the news of her engagement. According to insider reports on Wednesday, Linda’s ex-boyfriend recently relocated to Nigeria where the lovebirds decided to rekindle their love affair and got engaged. Don Jazzy, whose hidden crush on the famous blogger excited fans, posted a picture on his instagram @donjazzy as he was being consoled by some friends over his dashed dreams of making Linda his `wife’. Don Jazzy has “proposed” to her on social media and frequently made various posts on his Instagram handle. One of such was a recent photo of Linda with the caption   “When you re fine you re fine abeg.” Peter Okoye of the defunct PSquare, offered to sponsor his wedding with Linda if Don J made good his promise. Meanwhile Sandra, Linda’s sister confirmed the good news on her Instagram handle on Wednesday. Sandra wrote @sandra_Ikeji: congratulations ...

Gunmen believed to be cattle thieves killed 15 herders in the latest bout of violence in northern Nigeria’s herding communities, police and a local official said Thursday. “Armed bandits attacked Bawon-Daji village yesterday and killed 15 people,”  the police spokesman for Zamfara state, Muhammad Shehu, told AFP. His account was corroborated by a senior local government official,  Gado Anka . Anka told AFP motorcycle-riding gunmen stormed the remote village in Anka district around 1:00 pm (1200GMT), shooting dead 12 residents before fleeing to a hideout in the bush. “They returned two hours later and attacked mourners during the funeral of the victims in the cemetery, killing three more and injuring several others,” he said. According to Vanguard, rural communuties in the agrarian state are under siege from gangs who kill, loot and torching homes. This has prompted villages to form vigilante groups — which in turn are often accused of extra-judicial killings of suspecte...

FILE PHOTO – Russian-born Greek businessman and owner of PAOK Salonika, Ivan Savvides (C), pictured with what appears to be a gun in a holster, enters the pitch after the referee annulled a goal of PAOK during their soccer match against AEK Athens in Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece, March 11, 2018. Intimenews via REUTERS Greek club PAOK Salonika’s president Ivan Savvidis has  been banned from all soccer stadiums for three years for storming onto the pitch with a gun during a league game. The league’s disciplinary committee who said on today also stripped the club  stripped of three points, ending their title chances.  Naija News Learnt Savvidis, a Georgia-born businessman and former Russian state Duma deputy, charged onto the pitch with a gun in his belt when a goal for PAOK was disallowed in a match against fellow title contenders AEK Athens on 11 March. The game was interrupted and the incident prompted an immediate suspension of the league by the Gree...

Spain raced into a 2-0 lead when Diego Costa stabbed past Sergio Romero before Isco side-footed his first goal. Argentina, without injured forward Lionel Messi, pulled it back to 2-1 through Nicolas Otamendi's header. Isco and Thiago Alcantara extended the lead to 4-1, with substitute Iago Aspas adding the fifth before Isco completed his hat-trick. Spain, the 2010 World Cup winners, are now unbeaten in 18 games since Julen Lopetegui took charge following their exit at the first knockout stage of Euro 2016. They have two more friendlies, against Switzerland and Tunisia, before they launch their World Cup group campaign against European champions Portugal on 15 June.

Players will be able to represent two different clubs in the same European cup competition from next season after governing body UEFA changed its rules. As it stands, January signings cannot play for a second club in the Champions League or Europa League if they have already featured in that competition. A fourth substitute will be allowed in extra time of knockout ties, while 12 substitutes can be named in the finals.  A club may register three new eligible players without any restrictions after the group stage. “This is in line with the existing regulatory situation in the different domestic leagues, which does not impose restrictions on the eligibility for competitions of players registered for a new club during the winter transfer window,” said UEFA. This season, Barcelona are not able to select Philippe Coutinho for their Champions League knockout ties because he featured earlier in the competition for Liverpool. Likewise, striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cannot...

Arsene Wenger has lifted the lid on why he has tended to substitute Alexandre Lacazette in the second-half of Arsenal’s matches this season. Lacazette, 26, joined Arsenal as the club’s marquee signing last summer and was expected to be the focal point of Arsene Wenger’s attack for the 2017/18 campaign. The striker has managed nine goals in 24 Premier League appearances this term but has only played the 90 minutes of a match six times since arriving in north London. Asked about his tendency to substitute Lacazette, Wenger told the Arsenal magazine: "I must say that [Lacazette] plays in a position where you sub more than say a defender. "You substitute a striker more than you would a defender, because they always have to provoke, to defend, to attack, you have to create holes in the defences. The strikers are more subbed than others. "Secondly, he was in an adaptation period where I felt that, without any objective measurement, that sometimes he struggled a bit m...

A jilted girlfriend took revenge on her cheating boyfriend – by vandalising his beloved motorcycle. Lou Macapagal, 24, had been with her partner Charles Darwin Fabonan, also 24, since 2014 and agreed to give him ”space” last month when things weren’t going well. But Lou was heartbroken when she unearthed Charles’ phone messages which revealed he had actually been seeing another woman. While Charles was sleeping, she took a bucket of blue paint to Charles' scooter and sought a scorned woman's revenge. Lou filmed herself in the dead of night covering the bike in bright blue un-washable graffiti including the words ”f*ckboy*” and ”manloloko”, meaning cheater. Lou, a saleswoman, from Cavite, Philippines, said: ”I’m not making an apology for what I did. I have nothing to feel guilty about. He was the one who cheated. ”I did it because of his cheating and my excessive love for him which became anger after what he did. I was really angry that time when I ...

Tonto Dikeh is not done with trolls who have refused to “mind their business”. Earlier today, Tonto took to Instagram to correct a notion about her son, King Andre’s relationship with former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. An Instagram account, dedicated to sharing pictures of Nigerian celebrities kids and their parents, shared a picture of Tonto’s son, Andre and Olusegun Obasanjo, captioning the photo: “The former president of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo and his grand child… 100% cute..” Then Tonto Dikeh via her official Instagram Account responded thus: “Excuse me, that’s my son and that’s not his grandfather in any way. Baba is a great men and has been wonderful to me and my son , but Unfortunately we have no blood relationship with Baba.” She continued, “But I wouldn’t have you using my sons image for a Lie.. He has 2 grand fathers, One is late and Mine is very much alive.. I was as ignorant as you until I found the truth so pls pls and pls and pls again I’m a mother ...

A 58-year-old driver, Kasali Raji, accused his wife of not willing to get pregnant again after the birth of their only child 22 years ago. He said his wife had aborted a pregnancy that would have produced another child. Raji also begged the Agege Customary Court to dissolve their marriage as his wife Toyin is “unfaithfull and the marriage lacked love”. Raji told the court that he was tired of his wife’s attitude to family matters; adding that he moved out of his matrimonial home in 2017 because he no longer loves his wife. “I stopped having sexual intercourse with my wife over seven years ago. I have not been living with my wife for the past 15 months now,”  he told the court. Raji said his wife refused to have another child after the birth of their only child, a male who is now 22 years old. “There was a time my wife got pregnant, but aborted it without my consent; when l challenged her, she told me not to disturb her. “I prayed the court to dissolve this marriage i...

Super Eagles of Nigeria's Coach Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for tonight's international friendly between the Super Eagles and Serbia at the Hive Stadium, London. The Eagles manager retained the trio of Joel Obi, Francis Uzoho and Bryan Idowu. However, Ogenyi Onazi, who started the game against Poland on the bench, is back in the starting line-up.  He will play in a three-man midfield alongside Joel Obi and Wilfred Ndidi. Also, Ahmed Musa is starting in place of Odion Ighalo. There’s also a rare start for Tyronne Ebuehi who replaces the injured Shehu Abdulahi at right-back. The German tactician also kept faith with Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi on the flanks for the game. The game will  will hold at the Hive stadium in London. Kick-off time is 8pm. Team list: Francis Uzoho;Tyronne Ebuehi, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Brian Idowu; Wilfred Ndidi, Joel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi (Captain); Alex Iwobi, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa.

7' SHOT!!! Mitrovic (Serbia) hits a shot outside the super Eagles area but Francis Uzoho blocks. GAME ON!!!! The Super Eagles take on Serbia at the Hive stadium in London. Kick-off time is 8pm. Team list: Francis Uzoho;Tyronne Ebuehi, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Brian Idowu; Wilfred Ndidi, Joel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi (Captain); Alex Iwobi, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa.

After Super Eagles victory against the Polish national team last week preparatory to the World Cup in Russia, another talented and Manchester United midfielder, Tosin Kehinde has pledged to play for Nigeria. Tosin, 19, along with his family met with the federation Vice-Chairman, Malam Shehu Dikko and General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi on Sunday at the Super Eagles hotel in London.   Federation vice chairman, Shehu Dikko stated that he was happy that a talented player of his calibre and from one of the biggest club in the world has indicated his interest to play for Nigeria. “I am very happy that Nigeria has got a new and future midfielder from one of the best club side in the world, pledging his future to Nigeria”, Shehu said. The midfielder told Prompt News Online correspondent that he was so happy after meeting the federation’s executives and told them his desire to play for Nigeria. Meanwhile, NFF General Secretary while commenting on Tosin’s allegiance to Ni...

Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteghonor made a big comeback at the weekend with an impressive 22.04seconds run at the 2018 Wes Kittley Invitational in Texas. Her feat has erased the 200m women African record held by Mary Onyali-Omagbemi since August 1996. Okagbare-Ighoteghonor, who spent most of last season nursing an injury after going under the knife, became the undisputed Nigerian fastest woman having the 10.79seconds women 100m national record under her belt. The athlete will remain in Texas to have a go at the 100m and it remains to be seen if she can also crack the African record held by Ivorian sprinter Murielle Ahoure since 2016. “We’re extremely glad Okagbare is back to her best form. Certainly we will see what happens at the African championships in Asaba,” said former AFN president, Solomon Ogba yesterday.

Three-time champion Venus Williams knocked out British number one Johanna Konta from the Miami Open in the fourth round. Defending champion Konta, ranked 14th, won the first set but eventually lost 5-7 6-1 6-2. The 26-year-old had beaten world number eight Williams in straight sets in the semi-finals 12 months ago. Williams, 37, will play Monica Puig of Puerto Rico or fellow American Danielle Collins in the quarter-finals. Konta saved set point to turn the first set - which lasted just over an hour - in her favour and take the early advantage. But Williams, a 10-time Grand Slam singles champion, cruised through the second set to even the score, with Konta requiring a medical timeout before the deciding set.

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he will still be at Chelsea next year, even if he does not agree a new contract this summer. Courtois has received criticism for some of his performances of late - notably when Barcelona's Lionel Messi twice scored between his legs - and believes he is subject to greater scrutiny because of the uncertainty over his future. The 25-year-old's current contract with Chelsea expires in June 2019, when he could leave for free, so the Blues may seek to sell him this summer if they cannot agree a new deal. Real Madrid and Paris St Germain have been linked with Courtois. The Belgium goalkeeper told Sporza: "I have one year contract (remaining) and feel good at Chelsea. "At the end of the season we will sit down together. I live there quietly and know that I will be at Chelsea next year as well. "If I go to the World Cup with a clear idea, sign or wait another year, my mind will be clear at the World Cup." Courtois has returned to Ch...

Fatima Dangote and Jamil Abubakar's wedding has been described as the most amazing and most spectacular wedding of the year so far.  The wedding which held in Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, was attended by top politicians, entertainers, socialites and the cherry on top of the guest list was the presence of the World's Richest man, Bill Gates! Aliko Dangote in a short video clip showers fatherly blessings on Fatima, his newly-wed daughter and her husband, Jamil Abubakar.

Cardi B believes someone in her team revealed her pregnancy (Photo credit: Olisa.tv) Cardi B  is having trust issues with her team, a source of TMZ had earlier reported about her pregnancy and she believes the infomation is made known by someone in her team, The American rapper is seven months pregnant with fiancé Kiari “Offset” Cephus’ child and is due to give birth this summer. The source said, “She feels that the leaker must have been someone close in her team, otherwise there was no way they could have that information.” The rapper has not officially spoken out on the issue and their much expectation that she will speak on it soon.

Armed gunmen disguising as women had stormed the family house of  Ahmed Mahuta in Malumfashi and kidnapped two elderly woman Hajiya Duduwa and Hajiya Aisha. Our reporter gathered that Aisha was later released by her abductors having released her deteriorating health condition but went away with Duduwa who is her daughter. Aisha reportedly is the mother of former Resident Electoral Officer of INEC Hussaini Mahuta and Executive Director, Labour and cabotage, Nigeria Maritime and Safety  Agency (NIMASA)  Gambo Mahuta. Source say the abductors wearing female Hijab disguising as women,  stormed her residence located at Tudun Balan Maiduna in Maulfashi town at about 10pm. It was gathered already the abductors  have reached out to the family demanding N300m as ransom for her release.   Efforts to get reaction from police proved abortive as the command spokesman DSP Gambo Isah did not answer calls placed nor text message sent.  

President  Muhammadu Buhari   has called for the cancellation of tenure extension for the  National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress. The President made the decision while speaking during the party’s National Executive Committee meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. The APC had in its NEC meeting on February 28 extended the tenure of members of NWC led by John Odigie-Oyegun by one year. But speaking today, Mr Buhari said the tenure extension  “is against the party constitution and the Nigerian constitution”. He said he had a change of mind because he doesn’t want the party’s decision to be challenged in any court of law. “ I am delighted to once again welcome you to this NEC Meeting of our great party. As we usually do, I hope we will take the opportunity of this gathering to resolve outstanding issues & consolidate our plans towards making APC the strongest defender of the interests of our people,” ...

There was crisis on the outskirts of the federal capital territory, Abuja on Monday as residents of the Gosa community tried resisting continuous demolition of their market by the authorities.  Naija News  Understands This is against the backdrop of the community’s protest at the weekend which caused a gridlock at the airport road. Reporters Learnt that  the affected traders sat around in groups counting their losses while some of them hold placards in protest of what they described as gross injustice . Most of the affected traders are the FCT’s local Gbagyi women who described the demolition as one intimidation too many by government, and now seek adequate compensation. Some locals who tried resisting the renewed demolition were overpowered by armed security operatives and gunshots rent the air and the community residents eventually took to their heels with the women left in tears . The locals don’t appear ready to take legal action against the authorities ...

Scientists in Australia have discovered the remains of a mummy in an elegantly carved 2,500-year-old coffin.  Previously it had been classified as empty and never studied. Sydney University’s Nicholson Museum had been holding on to four ancient and intricately designed Egyptian coffins, three of them with full-bodied mummies, for more than 150 years. In 2017, when researchers opened the lid of the fourth one, they were hoping to find a few residual bandages and bones. “The records previously said the coffin was empty or with debris… There is a lot more to it than previously thought,” said Jamie Fraser, the lead investigator and senior curator at the museum. The mummy, which is “badly torn apart,” has only about 10 per cent of the body remains in the coffin. The coffin belonged to Mer-Neith-it-es, according to hieroglyphs on the lid name. She was a noblewoman who served the Mistress of the Temple of Sekhmet. The sarcophagus dates back to the 26th Dynasty, circa 6...

Bauchi state government has approved the execution of some multi-million Naira rural development and other projects in parts of the state. The projects were approved by the state executive council at its regular meeting Monday. Special adviser to the state governor on Media and Strategy, Ali Mohammed Ali disclosed that the council approved ‎the rehabilitation of some damaged electricity high-tension line along Misau – Giade road axis and provision of electricity supply to some villages along the line at a total cost of N161, 591, 407.19k. He said that N114, 183, 384 was also approved for the electrification of Sha’iska, Yelwan Bango and Pali villages in the state. Similarly,  N119, 395, 271.65k was similarly approved by the council for the electrification of Jalingo, Yala, Yola and Masuri villages in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. ‎Ali also disclosed that as part of government effort of entrenching accountability, transparency and improving qua...