Mercy and Ike become the first-ever joint head of house in Big Brother Naija

Big Brother Naija housemates and couple, Ike and Mercy have made history by becoming the first-ever joint head of house in the reality show. 

During the HOH competition, the pair won the game of throwing balls into the cup and had to be made the joint head of house for the week.

When Biggie told them to decide who will get the HOH immunity this week, Mercy agreed to let her boo Ike have it.

Osun PDP lawmakers sacked by tribunal

Two Osun People's Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers have been sacked by the election petitions tribunal which sat today September 1, in Osogbo the state's capital. 

Bamidele Salam, a House of Representatives member representing Ede federal constituency was sacked by the tribual on grounds of electoral malpractices. Results from four local government areas in the constituency were cancelled by the tribunal which ordered a rerun. 

Ex-Cambodian provincial governor jailed for 13 years for killing his mistress

Former Takeo provincial governor Lay Vannak was on Monday September 2, handed a 13-year jail sentence by a Cambodian court after being found guilty of murdering his mistress. 

The 36-year-old former Governor's mistress, Chev Sovathana was found dead at her home in Takeo province’s Daun Keo city in January 2018. The deceased was found hanging in her rented villa in southern Takeo province, misleading local police into announcing it was a case of suicide at first. 

Real-life hair of George Washington, the 1st President of the United States goes up for sale at $50k (Photo)

George Washington's real-life hair is going up on sale for $50k at Auction. 

The hair of the first President of the United States who served from 1789 to 1797 will be sold at auction next month though RR's online auction house. It's expected to rake in $50k or maybe more.

According to TMZ, a lock of white hair measuring in at 4 inches was cut by one of George's relatives while he was serving as President in 1790. It was memorialized with a handwritten "letter of provenance" (like a certificate of authenticity) in 1889 as it was passed to different parties, including the man who introduced caramel candy to America.

William Abada Iwuchukwu bags award for humanitarian services in Amsterdam

Amsterdam based international business man, philanthropist and show promoter William Abada Iwuchukwu has bagged yet another award, this time for humanitarian services. After celebrating the 10th anniversary of Abada Iwuchukwu Foundation (AIF) last year for empowering more than 300 widows and widowers including 24 less privileged in the Eastern part of Nigeria, a body known as Youths for Human Rights under the umbrella of United Nations, Netherlands chapter has chosen him as the 2019 Humanitarian Awards recipient.

On his acceptance speech, he thanked the organizers and attendees for coming out in numbers. He urged everyone to do good for humanity because good deeds brings about good luck which we all need in all our endeavors.

123 Jigawa men sue Lagos government for N1bn over detention

The Lagos state government has been dragged to court by the 123 indigenes of Jigawa state detained over the weekend by operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences (Enforcement Unit). 

The detained men led by one Abdullahi Yakubu filed their lawsuit before a Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday September 2, demanding N1bn reparation from the state government for profiling and detaining them.

Other respondents in the lawsuit marked FHC/L/CS/1519/19 include the Lagos State Commissioner of Police and the Chairman of the task force, Mr. Yinka Egbeyemi as well as the Attorney-General of Lagos State.

'I'm so disturbed' - Cassper Nyovest reacts to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Rapper. Cassper Nyovest has reacted to the recent wave of Xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Cassper took to Twitter to register his displeasure saying, 'I can't believe this shit. Im soooo disturbed. What's going on in their heads? South African Men. What the actual fuck?'.

The recent wave of attacks on foreigners has seen many people killed and properties worth millions burnt and destroyed.

A VERY HAPPY NEW MONTH TO YOU AND YOURS...MAY YOUR SEPTEMBER BE AWESOME AND FILLED WITH BLESSED MOMENTS AMEN

Uriel Oputa slams follower who mocked her for being celibate

Uriel Oputa slammed a follower who mocked her for choosing to be celibate.

The former Big Brother Naija reality star shared a video by of herself getting ready and revealed in the caption that she's celibate.

A follower then replied, telling her that her choice to be celibate is the reason why she doesn't own a car. And Uriel hit back at the follower.

See the Instagram exchange below.

Toyin Lawani and Pretty Mike pose n*de together in Adam and Eve inspired photo shoot

Toyin Lawani and Pretty Mike posed n*de during an Adam and Eve inspired photo shoot. 

In one of the photos, Toyin is seen hugging Pretty Mike, with her bare boobs against his chest. They, however, used leaves to prevent their private parts from touching.

See more photos below.

"It's all about leaving the cage" - Noble Igwe says as he rocks skirt to event

Noble Igwe attended an event dressed in a skirt.The 360Nobs boss rocked the skirt with a black shirt, a pair of sneakers and a hat.

Actress Regina Daniels shares beautiful family photos with her stepchildren

Regina Daniels, the wife of billionaire politician, Ned Nwoko, shared these beautiful family photos of herself and her stepchildren posing together to usher in the new month. 

See more photos below.

Pregnant Ashley Graham flaunts her baby bump during outing with husband Justin Ervin (Photos)

Ashley Graham is expecting her first child with her husband of nine-years, Justin Ervin.

The 31-year-old plus-sized model took to Instagram to flaunt her baby bump in a two-piece bikini during a recent outing with her husband. 

See full photos below.

Bobrisky reveals the cost of his birthday bash as 19million only

Bobrisky is still licking his wounds from yesterday's police invasion at the venue of his 28th birthday party.

Though he was not arrested, the party didn't hold either and now he's said he spent a total of 19 million naira on the event. 

He's however found solace in his grandma's advice to always ''thank God in every situation.''

President Buhari arrives Abuja after participating in TICAD7 (photos)

President Buhari arrived Abuja on August 31 after participating at the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development. 

Recall that the Nigerian President travelled to Japan last Sunday for the TICAD7, themed, “Africa and Yokohama, Sharing Passion for the Future.” President Buhari wooed investors and also held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Abe at the event. 

President Buhari was received at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday by the Chief of Staff Abba Kyari, Governor of Borno state, Prof. Babagana Umara Zullum, Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, IGP Adamu Mohammed and other government officials. 

Here are photos below; 

Nollywood is not responsible for failed marriages among celebrities - Ronke Oshodi-Oke

Ronke Oshodi Oke has disagreed with the claims that some celebrity failed marriages were caused because of their involvement in Nollywood. 

Speaking on the high rate of divorce in Nollywood, the 45-year-old actress told Sunday Scoop, “It is not because they are actors that their marriages crash .

There is nobody that is insulated from what’s happening in the society at large. Generally, there are many marriages that don’t last. I have seen someone that was married for just two years and she left the marriage. It is not because one is an actress or an actor that one’s marriage would scatter; it is because that’s what is ‘reigning’ for now. It takes true love for anybody to remain in a marriage when the two partners no longer have feelings for each other.”

Zamfara State governor orders immediate construction of RUGA settlement

Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle has ordered for the immediate commencement of construction work on the new Ruga settlements in the state.  

Matawalle issued the directive on Saturday in Gusau after receiving the new Ruga master plan from Emmanuel Ozigi, the project consultant.  

Sen. Dino Melaye hosts evicted Big Brother Naija housemates at his Abuja residence (Photos)

Senator Dino Melaye on Saturday, August 31, hosted some of the evicted Big Brother Naija housemates at his Abuja residence.

He was pictured with Kim Oprah, Gedoni, Jeff, Joe, Jackye, Nelson and Enkay.

See full photos below.

Nigerian journalist charged with treason for criticizing Governor Ben Ayade

Agba Jalingo, the publisher of CrossRiverWatch (a Cross River State-based newspaper) who has been in police detention for over a week following his arrest over a report on an alleged diversion of N500 million by the Cross River Governor Ben Ayade, has been charged with treason.

The journalist was handed a four-count charge of treasonable felony, terrorism, cultism, and the disturbance of public peace by the police after being arrested in Lagos and driven by road to Calabar, the capital city of the Cross River State. 

50 AK-47 rifles recovered from Nasarawa Deputy Governor's attackers

Muhammad Akazakwai, a kidnap kingpin said to have masterminded the recent attack on the  Deputy Governor of  Nasarawa State,  Emmanuel Akabe has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). 

The suspect was arrested at his mother’s residence in Kano where he was being treated for gunshot wounds, days after the attack in which 3 policemen and a civilian were shot dead. A source who confirmed the arrest of Akazakwai, told Punch that 50 AK-47 rifles were recovered from him. 

Kaffy's hubby survives ghastly accident in Lekki (Video)

Nigerian dance queen, Kaffy is full of thanks to God for sparing the life of her husband who was involved in a terrible car crash along the Lekki-Epe expressway early this morning.

In an exclusive chat with LIB, Kaffy narratated the incident saying, 'my husband was involved in a car accident, a very ghastly one. His car somersaulted many times. If you see the pictures, they are very very terrible, you will not believe anyone can survive it'.

I’ll not interfere with EFCC operations - President Buhari

President Buhari has pledged not to interfere with the operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as it strives to uncover and prosecute corrupt public officials in the country.  

The president made the pledge on Saturday at the graduation of 328 cadets of the Detective Superintendent Course 8 of the EFCC. The colourful passing out parade took place at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) parade ground, Ribadu Campus, Kaduna.  

The parade climaxed 13 months of rigorous training to avail the officers with the necessary skills of law enforcement. Buhari who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, congratulated the cadets and urged them to contribute their quota to the fight against corruption in the country.  

Pope Francis rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in Vatican elevator

Pope Francis was rescued by firefighters after he got stuck in an elevator for 25 minutes, ahead of his weekly address on Sunday, August 31.

“I have to apologise for being late. I was trapped in a lift for 25 minutes, there was a power outage but then the firemen came,” the smiling 82-year old pontiff apologized to crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City on Sunday, after showing up late for his weekly address.

"I want nothing to do with him or with anyone connected to him" Reno Omokri answers follower who asked if TB Joshua is of God

Reno Omokri had an interesting answer to give when an Instagram follower asked him if he thinks TB Joshua is a true man of God.

"I don't know if he's of God or not," Reno replied, adding: "I generally want nothing to do with him and I will have nothing to do with anyone connected to him."

Emeka Ike is expecting a child with his South African "love" (photos)

Yolanda, the South African model who Emeka Ike flaunts as his love, is heavily pregnant.

Back in February, Emeka Ike called her his "love", his "one and only" and his "peace and joy" as he shared photos of her having lunch with his kids to wish her a happy birthday. His followers also celebrated her and referred to her as his "wife".

''Nothing can break me'' Bobrisky says after police disrupts his birthday party

Bobrisky has broken his silence after the Lagos state police command disrupted his 28th birthday party. In his post, Bobrisky said nothing can break him as he is a hard rock. 

Kris Boyson throws Katie Price's belongings and her children's toys into trash bags after she cheated on him with new toyboy

Kris Boyson is ridding his home of all Katie Price's belongings after she cheated on him with new toyboy Charles Drury and broke up with him via text.

Kris was photographed piling Katie Price’s kids’ toys and other belongings into trash bags which he loaded into his car.

Bobrisky was never arrested- Lagos police spokesperson Bala Elkana

Bala Elkana, the spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, has denied online reports that Bobrisky was arrested after the venue of his birthday was shutdown.

When asked by LIB to confirm if the popular Crossdresser was arrested, Bala said

No he was not arrested''

He however declined to speak on why the party was disrupted. According to him, investigations is ongoing and he will make the outcome of the investigation public soon. 

''Well I don't really want to go into details now because the investigation is ongoing. I don't want to go into details at this stage'' he said

I am not dollars that you can pocket recklessly and sheepishly - Gov Wike replies Ganduje

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has blasted his Kano state counterpart, Abdullahi Ganduje, for threatening to take him to court over the reported demolition of Rainbow Town Central Mosque in Trans-Amadi area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. 

Wike received serious backlash during the week over reported claims he demolished a mosque. He has since denied the claim.

Ganduje in a statement released today, vowed to drag Governor Wike to court over the alleged demolition of the mosque. 

Reacting to Ganduje's threat, Governor Wike in a statement released by his media aide, Simeon Nwakaudu, said the Kano state governor should be reminded that he, Wike, is not a dollar bill Ganduje can pocket'' sheepishly and recklessly''.

Ganduje was involved in a bribery scandal last year after footage of him purportedly receiving wads of dollar bills from contractors in his state surfaced online.

Read Governor Wike's statement below

Toke Makinwa reacts to police shutting down venue of Bobrisky's birthday party

Toke Makinwa via her Instastories, reacted to news of the Lagos state police command shutting down the venue of crossdresser, Bobrisky's 28th birthday party in Lagos.

Joselyn Dumas releases stunning photos to celebrate her 39th birthday

Joselyn Dumas is thankful as she turns a year older today August 31, 2019. 

To celebrate herself on Instagram, the 39-year-old Ghanaian actress and TV presenter shared stunning new photos of herself and wrote: 'Dear God, for the woman I’m becoming and for everything... I’m thankful.. happy birthday to me  31.08 .'

See full photos below.

I can’t remember the last time I had sex - Cossy Orjiakor

Cossy Orjiakor says its been months since she last had sex. In her words, 'I can’t even remember the last time I had sex. Been months though'.

Governor Ganduje threatens to sue Governor Wike over alleged mosque demolition

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has vowed to drag Governor Nyesom Wike to court over the alleged demolition of the Rainbow Town Central Mosque in Trans-Amadi area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. 

The Governor of one of the 12 northern states practicing Sharia Law said he received the news of the demolition with shock while promising to seek legal redress against the Rivers State Government. 

Police shutdown venue of Bobrisky's 28th birthday party in Lekki

Bobrisky's 28th birthday party might not hold again today August 31st as policemen have shutdown the venue of the party scheduled to hold at an event center in Lekki. Police officers in various operational vehicles stormed the venue and cordoned off the area this evening as the much talked about the party was about to kick off.

This development comes two days after Bobrisky dragged Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, who last week, said he is a National disgrace and will soon be dealt with by the government if caught on the street.

ABOUT TODAY ....... IN IFEOMA'S KITCHEN....LUNCH WAS SERVED

South-East govs ban herdsmen, cattle movement

Governos of South-East geopolitical zone have banned movement of herdsmen and cattle from one community to the other within the zone. This decision comes weeks after a Reverend father was murdered by suspected herdsmen in Enugu state.

The Governors took this decision during their meeting with enlarged stakeholders which included the Minister for Aviation, the Army, Police, the clergy, Igbo leaders, federal ministry of works, among others today August 31st

Why we shut down venue of Bobrisky's party- Lagos state Police + photos

 The spokesperson of the state police command, Bala Elkana, confirmed that the directive for the shutdown came from the state command. Explaining why he said 

''Police have sealed off the venue based on credible intelligence. That is the most brief I can give for now'' he said

"Know yourself before you get into that lifetime commitment" Waje speaks against early marriage and says she won't let her daughter get married now (video)

Waje has said she is not keen on daughter, Emerald Iruobe getting married now at the age of 20. She went on to give reasons and also advised women considering getting married early.

The singer was a guest on LITV's On Air to promote her new album and her Red Velvet Concert which holds on Sunday, September 1.

The singer addressed her new song, Udue, which features her daughter Emerald and Johnny Drille. Emerald is Johnny Drille's love interest in the music video and this naturally led to a conversation about love and marriage.

Waje pointed out that there is nothing going on between her daughter and Johnny Drille. She said the Papa singer is family to her and her daughter.

She went on to add that Emerald can now have a boyfriend but said she isn't keen on letting her get married now because she has to finish school first and get to know herself better.

She also advised young women and asked that they try to know themselves before getting into an early marriage. According to Waje, 20 is too early and most women at the age still haven't discovered themselves.

Waje also spoke about her music, her outburst earlier in the year, and disclosed that she's starting her own merch.

Watch the video below.