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In a recent interview with HipTV, Indigenous rapper Zoro , says he doesn't do music for people that do not have sense. According to him, his music is for people that have sense.''Most of my songs are decent. I don't really let them go dirty. That is why Families and brands will want to associate with me because I am not all vulgar and I believe the way people see me, they see me as someone giving you lamba from the street and still giving you clean lyrics because my fans are not crazy people. They are people that have sense because i don't do music for people that do not have sense. I do songs for people that have sense'' he said The post ''I don't do music for senseless people'' rapper Zoro says appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

  Two cousins who killed the head Pastor of the End Time Believers Bible Fellowship  have been sentenced to death by the Tamale High Court in Ghana. Ghana Web reports that the convicts, Kwame Dogyi and Obio Akwasi who are also students of the Tamale Technical University (TaTU), murdered 64-year-old Pastor Ebenezer Ocran at his residence at Kumboyili, near Tamale on the Tamale-Kumbungu road on November 9, 2017.  They also stole his Toyota Highlander vehicle and gave to a sprayer at the Tamale Industrial area to sell at GH¢10,000.   At the final hearing of the case at the Tamale High Court, the prosecution called nine witnesses but the convicts called no witness and at the end of the trial the jury returned a verdict of guilty of conspiracy to commit crime and murder. Mr. Justice Edward Apenkwah who presided over the case then sentenced the two to death by hanging on Monday, July 30, 2018.The post Two cousins sentenced to death by hanging ...

Justice Bello Abbas of the Sokoto State High Court today July 31st, discharged and acquitted the former governor of Sokoto State Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa alongside four others on a 22 count charge of Conspiracy, Criminal Misappropriation, Theft and receiving of stolen funds.The accused now acquitted persons were arraigned on the 16th day of December, 2009 before the Sokoto State High Court.They include: Beedash Nigeria Limited, Nasdabap Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Nasiru Dalhatu Bafarawa and Alhaji Salihu Maibuhu GummUpon arraignment, they all pleaded not guilty to the 47 count preferred against them by the commission.Soon after their arraignment, the accused persons filed a motion asking the court to quash the charges against them. The said motion was dismissed by both trial court and the court of appeal.On the 29th of September, 2011, the prosecution filed an amended 144 count charge against the accused persons.However, while the case was on going, some of the accused persons were dropp...

The bomb and gun attack in the eastern city of Jalalabad has now ended, an official says.

The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a fraud syndicate that duped a Nigerian Germany-based lady simply identified a Mary John to the tune of N81 million.Trouble started when Mary's mother contracted one of the spiritualists to help her work on her daughter. According to Mary's mother, ever since Mary relocated to Germany, she has done nothing for her or her younger ones.In the course of the herbalist doing his spiritual works, another set of spiritualists contacted Mary's family and said they have found a solution to their family issues. They asked them to come along with Mary for some spiritual cleansing. With little convincing, Mary went to the spiritualist with her mother and siblings. After the cleansing had been carried out, Mary was presented with two pots, one tagged the pot of life and the other the pot of money and was told that any money she places in the pot would be multiplied. Mary's quest to become richer m...

The M*A*S*H actor says he has had "a full life" since being diagnosed three-and-a-half years ago.

A report into the Malaysia Airlines flight missing since 2014 found failures by air traffic control.

A gay man was told to give up his seat next to his partner to allow a straight couple to sit together.

The 2000 bombing in Düsseldorf targeted mostly Jewish immigrants and left 10 people seriously hurt.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte destroyed smuggled vehicles in his campaign against corruption.

The technology company says sales of its phone were lower than expected, but has plans to fix the problem.

The Russian nationalist Night Wolves bikers now have a military-style base in Slovakia.

Daisy Osakue suffered an eye injury in an attack she believes was racially motivated.

A Virginia election has taken a turn for the weird as two rival candidates argue about Bigfoot sex.

A rich divorcee accused her younger Romanian lover of scamming her of £500,000 but he insists they were in love and the hefty sum of cash was a gift. Christiane Shellard, 66, said she loaned Cristian Mihalea, 29, money to help him turn his life around, and instead he blew it on online gambling and fancy watches. Ms Shellard, from Surrey, says she was a "naive fool" to be duped by Mr Mihalea, who left her "completely unfulfilled" sexually after the pair met at a restaurant in 2016. But Mr Mihalea denies conning her. He says they were in love and the money she gave him was a gift. He added that he was heartbroken when Ms Shellard replaced him with a younger model.   Ms Shellard is taking Mr Mihalea to court in an attempt to win back the £500,000.She told The Sun:I was a naive fool but I was smitten. I was recently divorced from my husband of 38 years. I was flattered with a boyfriend 37 years my junior on my arm. I was vulnerable...

  Pop queen, Beyoncé, 36 has reportedly been given 'unprecedented control' by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour over the September Issue CoverIt was also claimed that the music icon has hired the first black photographer to shoot a cover, meaning it will be the very first time in its 126-year-history that a black photographer will shoot its cover. Two sources who are familiar with the agreement between Vogue and Beyoncé but aren’t authorized to speak to the press, were quoted on HuffingtonPost, as saying that 'The publication is contractually obligated to give Beyoncé full control over the cover, the photos of her inside the magazine and the captions, which she has written herself and are in long-form.' One of the insiders also disclosed that Beyonce has hired Tyler Mitchell, who will be the first black photographer to shoot a cover in the publication’s 126-year history.   'The reason a 23-year-old black photographer is photographing Beyoncé for the cover of Vo...

A High Court in Owerri, the Imo State Capital has stopped the swearing-in of Mr Calistus Ekenze as the new Deputy Governor of the state. The court ruling came in on Tuesday morning just as Mr Ekenze was about to be sworn in. Channels TV reports that the Attorney-General of the state, Miletus Nlemadim, informed those gathered for the ceremony about the ruling which halted the process that was  taking place at the Sam Mbakwe expanded Exco Chambers, at the Government House in Owerri, the state capital.   More details later…The post Court stops swearing-in ceremony of Calistus Ekenze as new Imo deputy governor appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Adaeze Yobo, has shared photos of her second son's outfit and told the story behind the choice of clothing. The mother-of-three said he chose the combination himself and refused to be swayed when he was told he shouldn't step out dressed like that. The little boy insisted it was "swak" (swag), so his mother let him have his way.She wrote:"Who else has a 3year old that likes to pick their outfits? I mean my Ist son use to do it and the only issue I had with it, was that he wld pick the wrong clothes for the occasion, like football jersey set with the shoes for a wedding or party but never something like this This one cried that "it is Swak (swag)" I wish i caught that moment on camera, it was too funny. He kept shouting "its swak, its swak I was weak. I let him go like this and he was very happy  #idonthavestrength" The post Notice anything unusual about Adaeze Yobo's son's outfit? Lol. He's so...

  Super Falcons of Nigeria forward and Dalian Quanjian FC footballer, Asisat Oshoala who bought her parents a mansion in Lagos, threw a housewarming party over the weekend to celebrate with her family and friends.See more photos below. The post Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala throws housewarming party to celebrate the house she bought her parents in Lagos (Photos) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Officials say the offer to his Iranian counterpart would have "no value" and be "a humiliation".

The president says he has beaten the Republican mega-donors "at every turn".

Alexander Gukov is airlifted by Pakistani helicopter pilots after being stranded in the Karakorams.

Some of the hottest summer months on record have led to a beer bottle shortage as drinkers indulge.

A motorist was stopped by police for the anti-government slogan on his car registration.

A horn shark was stolen from an aquarium using a baby's pram, the thieves carried it in a bucket leaving a trail of water as they left.

  Rapper, Illbliss had an unfortunate experience with the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) officers last night in Lagos.According to him, SARS officials had guns to his head while they were searching him and his manager for 'tramadol.'Read his post below. The post Rapper, Illbliss harassed by SARS officials in Lagos, says they had guns to his head while he was being searched for 'Tramadol' appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun the investigation of Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, his wife Feyisetan Fayose, and his top aides including Lere Olayinka, spokesperson to the governor; Toyin Ojo, the state’s commissioner for finance; Oluyemisi Owolabi, the state’s accountant general.According to a report by The Cable, sources in the know of the investigation reveal that the anti-graft agency is attempting to nail the governor, his wife, and members of his cabinets on allegations of money laundering and abuse of office. Some of the letters seen by TheCable, dated July 20, 2018, and addressed to the managing director and the chief compliance officer of Access Bank Plc reveal that EFCC is also investigating the governor for abuse of office.The EFCC listed four Access Bank accounts being run by “Ayodele Peter Fayose”, and about five accounts in the same bank, being run by “Feyisetan Helen O. Fayose”, believed to be the wife of the governor...

  Barely 24-hours after Eze Madumere was impeached as the deputy governor of Imo State, the Swearing-In ceremony of his replacement, Calistus Ekenze is underway. According to a report by Channels TV, the ceremony is taking place at the Sam Mbakwe expanded Exco Chambers, at the Government House in Owerri, the state capital.   The former Deputy Governor was accused of absence without reasons for a period of three months and a failure to perform constitutional duties like attending state executive and state security council meetings. He was impeached by 19 out of the 27 member-assembly. The Speaker of the House, Acho Ihim, said the impeachment followed the outcome of a report of a 7-man panel, constituted by the Chief Judge of the state to investigate allegations of gross misconduct. The new depty governor, Ekenze was nominated by the governor, Rochas Okorocha, after the Speaker read out the nomination letter on the floor of the House immediately aft...

  Super Falcons of Nigeria forward and Dalian Quanjian FC footballer, Asisat Oshoala who bought her parents a mansion in Lagos, threw a housewarming party over the weekend to celebrate with her family and friends.See more photos below. The post Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala throws housewarming party to celebrate the mansion she bought her parents in Lagos (Photos) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Former US President Barack Obama and his former Vice President Joe Biden caused a stir on Monday when they visited a Washington, DC, bakery for lunch.The pair, whose bromance has always been a topic of conversation, spent about 45 minutes at Dog Tag Bakery in Georgetown, which runs a fellowship program for veterans.As Obama and Biden grabbed a bite to eat, they used the opportunity to meet the veterans. They took selfies with them and talked to them about their future business plans for about 20 to 30 minutes.   "It was a pretty quick drop by, and they had lunch with us today," Dog Tag Inc.'s program director Claire Witko told local outlet WTOP.The bakery shared a video from the visit to its Facebook page. Another video shows Obama and Biden exiting the bakery and they were greeted with cheers as soon as they stepped out of the door.   Watch the videos below.   Still in complete shock that I just shook President Obama...

Najib Balala told critics to "go to hell" after they blamed him for the deaths of 10 rhinos.

  Former Presidents of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan held a closed door meeting earlier today at Jonathan's Otuoke mansion in Bayelsa State. The cause of his visit is yet to be disclosed but reports have it that the meeting is connected to the forthcoming 2019 general election.  The post Former Presidents OlusegunObasanjo andGoodluck Jonathanhold closed door meeting in Bayelsa (Photos) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

  Pretty actress, Omoni Oboli and her hubby, Nnamdi are currenlty enjoying their vacation in Canada, The photo was taken at the famous Niagara falls, Ontario.The post Cute photo of Omoni Oboli and her hubby on vacation in Canada appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Three children have died of drowning while two others have gone missing in a devastating flood following three days of downpour that wrecked havoc at Okpoko in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.The flood also damaged at least 10 buildings in the area and properties worth over N100 million were lost.A resident of the area, Mr. Christian Aguchi said yesterday that the two missing kids had not been seen by their parents as their homes were among the buildings that were swept away by the flood, Vanguard reports. "The three children drowned in the flood when it flowed into their residences. As we speak, two other children have not been seen by their parents. Even now that the rain has subsided, there are still floods flowing on some streets and one wonders where they are coming from. While urging the state." Mr Aguchi said.The post 3 children dead, 2 missing as flood wreaks havoc in Anambra state appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Dareen Tatour said her poem was mistranslated and misinterpreted by the Israeli authorities.

The shooting happened in a billiard hall in an area where two rival rebel groups vie for control.

  The Federal Government through the instrumentality of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reiterated its commitment to making Nigerian roads one of the top 20 safest roads to drive on in the world by the year 2020 as encapsulated in the road safety perspective of the vision 2020:20 of the Federal Government of Nigeria. . The Corps Marshal FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi stated this during a paper presentation on ‘ Road Traffic Crash Trend in Nigeria’ at the 2018 Annual training workshop of the Nigerian Motoring Journalists Association in Lagos. The Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi kazeem, also quoted Oyeyemi as saying that the pace of technological advancement especially in the automobile world has enhanced man’s mobility as well as posed serious concerns on human safety. Due to access of automobile by unqualified persons, the world’s roads including that of Nigeria have become increasingly dangerous to travel on throughout history. Oyeyemi further stated that Nigeri...

Event planner extraordinnaire, Sandra Ikeji, got engaged to her man last night. He popped the question at a dinner that was attended by family and friends. Sandra is the brain behind upscale event planning company, Event by SI. Congrats to them! See more photos/videos below   He went on his knees and asked her to be his wife. Aww @sandraikeji, so happy for you! Wish you two lots of love and happiness.. A post shared by Linda Ikeji (@officiallindaikeji) on Jul 30, 2018 at 1:34pm PDTThe post Photos/video: Event planner extraordinaire, Sandra Ikeji, is Engaged! appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .