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Toyosi, the lady pictured above, has gone on twitter to seek help as her mum has mandated her to introduce her to her boyfriend by December. She says she needs the help of everyone to meet this target. See her tweet below.  The post Single Nigerian lady whose mum has mandated to bring a boyfriend home before December goes on twitter to seek help appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Reality Check takes a look at the challenges faced by the International Criminal Court in bringing perpetrators of war crimes to justice.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the world press conference of Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has validated it's position that the All Progressives Congress (APC) consists of fraudsters and election riggers. The party stated this in a statement released by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan. Read below  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reviewed the world press conference of Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, and surmised that the governor validated it's position that the All Progressives Congress (APC) consists of fraudsters and election riggers.Governor Ambode had in the press conference stated that his opponent in the race, Babajide Sanwoolu, was arrested for spending fake dollars in the United States.Governor Ambode further stated that Sanwoolu was detained in the USA on account of the alleged crime.The governor further alleged that his party (APC) was disenfranchising its members by insisting that registered members of the party, ...

Kyrgyz singer Zere has received death threats in response to a music video where she poses in a bra.

The Revolutionary Guards say they have fired missiles in retaliation for a deadly attack in Iran.

Nafta governs more than a trillion dollars in trade between the US, Canada and Mexico.

A year ago an illegal referendum took place in Spain's Catalonia region - what was achieved?

US media has suggested an inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations is being restricted.

Scientists meet in Korea to discuss a report aimed at keeping global temperature rise under 1.5C this century.

French-Congolese artist Nicholle Kobi draws empowering images of black women, the kind she wishes she had seen growing up.

The singer joined Hollywood stars on a runway floating on the Seine at Paris Fashion Week.

Google Search honors Nigeria as she celebrates her 58th birthday today by changing its doodle. Nigeria's Independence Day is an official national holiday in Nigeria, celebrated on the first of October. It marks Nigeria's proclamation of independence from British rule on the 1st October 1960. Happy Birthday Nigeria!!!The post Google changes its doodle to honor Nigeria's Independence Day appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Happy 58th Independence Anniversary to Nigeria. May we continue to grow from strength to strength. What do you love most about your country?The post Happy Independence Day, Nigeria appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

What does the world's largest study of loneliness tell us? And why are young people more likely to be lonely?

Rights groups say a million Muslims are being detained in China. Here's more on what is happening.

Your Monday briefing on the most important stories coming up over the next seven days.

How our canine companions could pose a threat to endangered species.

Talk show host Wendy Williams, was spotted holding hands with her husband of over 20 years as they both arrived at NBC Studios to attend SNL in NYC.  The post Wendy Williams steps out in New York holding hands with her husband (photos) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Read the press statement below...Barely one week after Former Enugu North Senatorial Aspirant, under the PDP, Chief Chinedu Eya, pledged to sell off his Lagos property worth over N53 million naira to purchase nomination and expression of interest forms for the embattled Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, if the governor will contest the 2019 elections under the PDP, chief Eya has told the Governor that over 30 million Lagosians were willing to shock Tinubu and his co-travellers, in the event of the Governor contesting under any other political platform.The PDP chieftain who explained that the Governor can also participate in his party's primary amidst Ahmed Tinubu's horse-trading and political gimmicks to oust the Governor in the contest, while assuring him that even if he chooses to fly any other Political Party's flag during his reelection bid (in the event of his gang up defeat during APC's primary), over 30 million Lagosians were ready to ensure Ambode...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries in Akwa Ibom State was bloody today following the killing of a party member. The deceased Ukeme Efanga, who was identified as an APC member from Uruan local government area of the state, was shot dead this evening following a little fight during the primary election.This happened after it was reported that political thugs allegedly invaded the APC secretariat and carted away election materials and also destroyed a police vehicle.  Some areas in the state capital, Uyo, were reported to have been taken over by the thugs, who many suspect are working for one of the governorship aspirants of the party.The primary election is a straight fight between Senator Akpan Udoedehe and the managing director, Niger Delta Development Commission, Obong Nsima Ekere. Below is the released statement:-The Governorship primaries of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State has ended in a stalemate. The party had agreed on direc...

Gwyneth Paltrow has confirmed she's officially tied the knot with Brad Falchuk by sharing a picture of them wearing wedding rings. In the photo shared on Instagram, the newlyweds are seen holding hands to show off their wedding bands. It's the first time either Gwyneth or Brad has spoken out about their nuptials which took place this weekend.   Guests had been seen arriving at the Oscar-winning actress's stunning Hamptons mansion on Saturday for the ceremony and the party afterwards.The Iron Man actress has been dating Brad for three years and went all out for the wedding after it was revealed she'd only eloped with her first husband Chris Martin.The post Gwyneth Paltrow confirms marriage to Brad Falchuk by sharing sweet photo of their wedding rings appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

 Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has responded to the rape accusations against him, published in a German magazine. Ronaldo's lawyers are to take legal action against Der Spiegel over 'blatantly illegal' allegations by an American woman she was raped nine years ago by the star.Kathryn Mayorga, aged 34, was unveiled on Friday as the woman who has accused Ronaldo of sexually assaulting her in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2009. Ronaldo took part in an Instagram live earlier this week where he responded to fans’ questions on a variety of topics. It is unclear what was the exact question asked before Ronaldo seemingly dismissed the allegations.Looking into the camera, he said:- “No, no, no, no, no. What they said today? Fake, fake news. They want to promote themselves by using my name. It’s normal. They want to be famous to say my name, but it is part of the job. I am a happy man and all good.” According to reports, the Juventus star was on holiday in Sin City in 2009 w...

 The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State on Sunday held its governorship congress at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, with former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Adebayo Adelabu, emerging the party’s governorship candidate after other contestants stepped down for him. Joseph Tegbe, who was touted as Goveror Abiola Ajimobi’s choosen candidate, and other aspirants willingly stepped down from the race, except for Adeniyi Akintola (SAN) who was adamant on a full primary. But as the election began, the Akintola also withdrew from the race. Adelabu is the grandson of the Ibadan notable politician, Adegoke Adelabu, popularly known as Penkelemesi (peculiar mess).  The post Former deputy governor of Central bank, Adelabu, wins Oyo state APC governorship primary appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

A disappointed customer has accused a popular fashion designer of giving out her wedding anniversary dress to a model to use for a photo shoot.@queeniathetitttle said she described the dress she wanted for her wedding anniversary to designer Maryam Elisha of Rikaoto and paid for the dress only to later see a model wearing the exact same dress after she had been sent a video of her dress.  She confronted the fashion designer but was told that they made two of the same dress. However, the customer said she doesn't believe this and showed screenshots of the chats she exchanged with the designer to prove that such a dress never existed until she described it to the designer.Maryam is yet to reply to the allegations.See screenshots below. The post Another celebrant accuses popular fashion designer of giving out her wedding anniversary dress to a model appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Rescuers in the Indonesian city of Palu wait for heavy machinery to search debris for survivors.

Today, President Buhari was at the Defense Intelligence Hospital in Abuja, where he visited Squadron Leader Batuba and Flight Lieutenant Andy, the two survivors of Nigerian Air Force jets that crashed on Friday September 28th. He commiserated with them on the loss of their colleague, Squadron Leader M.B Babari.  The post President Buhari visits survivors of the Nigeria Air Force crash (photos) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

APC governorship aspirant, Jide Sanwo-Olu has reacted to the claims made by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, that he was arrested in the US sometime ago for spending fake US dollars at a club. Ambode at a press conference this afternoon, also alleged that Sanwa-Olu went for rehab at the Gbagada general hospital. Sanwa-Olu in a statement released this evening denied the allegation, saying the claim by the governor has no iota of truth. Read the statement he released below The post 'Ambode lied, I was never arrested for spending fake dollars in the US'' Sanwa-Olu says appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Typhoon Trami brings fierce rain and travel disruption, weeks after Japan's worst storm in 25 years.

APC National leader, Bola Tinubu, has released a statement officially endorsing Jide Sanwo-Olu and rejecting the incumbent governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.. In the statement released this evening, Tinubu said the blueprint of Lagos State which is his brainchild between 1999-2007, was followed through by his successor, Tunde Fashola but has now being deviated from by the incumbent governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.  The statement comes shortly after Ambode addressed a press conference in which he made some allegation against Sanwo-Olu. Read Full text of Tinubu's statement below:Tomorrow, our party and the people of Lagos will have an encounter with destiny. We shall hold our governorship primary.With the holding of direct primaries to elect governorship candidates in Lagos and other states, the APC takes a groundbreaking step toward greater internal democracy and progressive governance for the benefit of all people.While our party is young, it has grown fast and ha...

The entire APC members representating Lagos State in the Federal House of Representatives, led by The Majority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, this evening endorsed the candidacy of Jide Sanwo-Olu, as the APC governorship candidate in the 2019 election. The lawmakers paid a solidarity visit to Sanwo-Olu at his Ikoyi home. See more photos below  The post APC House of Reps caucus endorse Sanwo-Olu as APC governorship candidate appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was arrested earlier this year in a crackdown on the opposition.

The referendum on renaming the country North Macedonia could lead to Nato and EU membership.

Few hours after Governor Ambode made some allegations against his person, the APC governorship aspirant in Lagos state, Jide Sanwo-Olu, is about to hold a press conference at his home in Ikoyi. Sanwo-Olu will among other things address Ambode's allegation that he was arrested in the US for spending fake dollars. The post Sanwo-Olu set to address press conference at his home in Ikoyi appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

Dele Momodu during Governor Ambode's world press conference today asked four very important and sensitive questions but the governor cleverly answered without saying much.The questions are;1. It is obvious that all is not well between you and your Godfather? 2. Is it true the FG has endorsed your opponent?3. Are there moves to impeach you?4. Are you ready to fight all the way? Below is the video and how governor Ambode answered.      View this post on Instagram         These are the 4 questions Dele Momodu asked Governor Ambode that every one is talking aboutA post shared by LIB - Linda Ikeji Blog (@lindaikejiblog) on Sep 30, 2018 at 9:02am PDTThe post These are the 4 questions Dele Momodu asked Governor Ambode that every one is talking about appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog .

The revelation came as she was defending President Trump's embattled Supreme Court nominee.

Lewis Hamilton wins Russian GP following team orders for his team-mate Valtteri Bottas and a clever on-track pass on Sebastian Vettel.

 Aiteo's Benny Peters was decorated as Africa’s Oil and Gas Leader of the Year by Forbes Best of Africa Gala which held at Forbes Headquarters, New York City on September 27, 2018. While he wasnt in attendance his brother and high ranking members of AITEO dazzled at the eventBenedict Peters, the founder of Nigeria’s largest producing indigenous oil and gas company, AiteoGroup, has been decorated as Africa’s Oil and Gas Leader of the Year at the Forbes Best of AfricaGala which held at Forbes Headquarters, New York City on September 27, 2018. The billionaire was celebrated for his transformational leadership in Africa’s oil and gas sector andfor his resilience in fighting injustice. According to the Editor, Emerging Markets for Forbes, Paul H.Trustfull, “Peters’ ascendancy in Africa’s Oil and Gas sector has been exemplary as well asrevolutionary. His company, Aiteo, has thrived for about two decades – going from a downstream start-up to becoming a leading integrated en...