Photos of former Zamfara lawmaker weeping profusely as he begs for forgiveness from APC leaders 3 weeks after defecting to PDP

A former lawmaker in Zamfara, Alhaji Manir Gidanjaja, who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) three weeks ago, has dumped the party and returned to the APC.

Gidanjaja had on August 8 announced his defection to PDP and was received into the party at Government House in Gusau.

Gidanjaja, however, retraced his step back to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend, during the party’s stakeholders meeting held at the residence of former governor, Abdul’aziz Yari in Talata-Mafara. He was seen weeping profusely as he begged for forgiveness from APC leaders.

Forget judgement day, please start judging our government now- Naira Marley appeals to God

As he shared on his Twitter handle.

FG summons South African High Commissioner over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians

Geoffrey Onyeama, Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs has summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.  

The envoy is expected to meet with the minister by 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. According to a senior official official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebenfa;

“I am directed to inform you that th  Minister of Foreign Affairs has summoned the High Commissioner of South Africa for a meeting this morning by 11. The meeting was confirmed a few minutes ago.”

Xenophobia: My mission has been accomplished, I have been able to save a lot of lives that are yet to be taken today by those ignorant men - Hushpuppi

Nigerian IG celebrity, Hushpuppi has taken responsibility for the number of Nigerian celebrities now speaking up about the Xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

This morning, Hushpuppi angrily lashed out at Nigerian celebrities who were yet to speak up against the recent Xenophobic attacks against Nigerians 

Now, he says 'I have been given a platform by the people, it’s only right that I do the right thing with it to help and save the lives of the people'.

#Xenophobia: If another country invades Nigeria now they might succeed - Ayo Shonaiya

As Tweeted by Ayo Shonaiya in reaction to the ongoing Xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

''When we have a President who can't take decisive action when people are killed like flies in his country, what will he say when it happens outside Nigeria?- Alibaba

Alibaba joined other Nigerians to react to the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The comedian wondered what President Buhari can do in such a situation when reports of killings within Nigeria have not been stopped by the President.

US singer Kenny Lattimore and Judge Faith Jenkins are engaged

American R&B singer, Kenny Lattimore, 49, and his partner, Judge Faith Jenkins, 42, are engaged. 

The Grammy-nominated singer shared the big news on Instagram, explaining how much his fiancée means to him. 

Sharing a lovely photo of them together, he wrote: 

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I’m happy to share the exciting news about our engagement today! My fiancée @judgefaithjenkins is known to many of you as the beauty with (a whole lot of) brains. She is indeed that & much more!?

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Faith, I am forever grateful to God for His faithfulness in sending me you. To say you are the total package is a vast understatement. You are powerful and passionate about life and yet your presence brings me so much peace. Your drive and ambition never cease to amaze me and your heart is filled with love & empathy for others. Everything you do on and off tv is done with dignity and grace - it’s why you’re an inspiration to so many, including me. I posted my song “Deserve” last week as it says everything about us that I feel. “We have something so rare ... you don’t deserve the wait any longer. I’m ready to make you mine forever.” ?

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I’m honored you said YES to our forever! ?

?A special thank you to Aaron & Adrian Lindsey, Pastor Brian for our pre-engagement counseling, @Devonfranklin for you & Megan’s friendship and leadership with #TheWait, Jaumel Farley (for helping with my proposal surprise) & our family & friends for your tremendous support.

#Xenophobia: Urgent steps need to be taken with SA authorities and African Union to bring an end to this ill wind - Atiku

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has joined millions of Nigerians in condemning the current wave of Xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Atiku in a Tweet this morning said, 'Reported attacks against Nigerians in South Africa is unacceptable and stands condemned.

Urgent steps need to be taken with the SA authorities and the African Union to bring an end to this ill wind that can only end up destroying the fabric of our African brotherhood'.

#Xenophobia: 'My cousin who left for SA 5-years ago will be brought back this year in a body bag' - Nigerian lady shares sad story

In the wake of the recent Xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreign Nationals in South Africa, a Nigerian lady says that her cousin who left for South Africa five years ago is dead and will be brought back in a body bag. 

She revealed this on Twitter. 

You are very stupid- #ShadeLadipo slams #Hushpuppi

Shade Ladipo took to her Instastories this morning to blast Hushpuppi for dissing Busola Dakolo when he commented on the xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Nigerian man destroys his DSTV decoder in protest of Xenophobia in South Africa photo)

A Nigerian man has destroyed his DSTV decoder in protest of the recent Xenophobic attack on Nigerians in South Africa. He posted photos of the destroyed DSTV decorder on his Twitter handle. See below...

Nigerian Embassy in South Africa "shuts its doors on Nigerian victims of Xenophobia in South Africa"

 

Nigerians in South Africa who are victims of the renewed xenophobic attack have accused the Nigerian Embassy of shutting its gates on them when they went there for help and protection.

According to Nigerians in South Africa, some victims of the attack who visited the Nigerian Embassy were denied entry into the property. As a result, Nigerians had to remain in their homes, afraid for their lives and unsure if they would be the next victims as there have been threats of more attacks.

Stop using government lawyers for private matters - Supreme Court warns President Buhari

On Monday, Spetember 2nd, the Supreme Court criticised President Buhari for using a senior state counsel at the Ministry of Justice, Abdullahi Abubakar, for his private election-related trial.  

The apex court criticised Buhari for using lawyers paid by government during his election tribunal hearings. The Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate during the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar, are challenging Buhari’s victory at the election tribunal.  

Xenophobia is an attribute seen and displayed by animals - Timi Dakolo

Timi Dakolo has described Xenophobia as 'an attribute seen and displayed by animals'.

Reacting to the ongoing mayhem in South Africa, the Nigerian singer said, 'It is beneath us as humans. Killing your fellow human for no reason will never be ok. Our government must take actions now, show the world it is not ok to harm a Nigerian here or anywhere else in the world'.

#Xenophobia: Nigerian rapper Ycee and SA rapper AKA come for each other on Twitter

Nigerian rapper, Ycee and South African hip pop star, AKA are going at each other on Twitter following the recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other nationals in South Africa. 

During the exchange between the pair, Ycee had share old tweets of AKA reacting angrily after Nigeria knocked out South Africa from the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. 

See their exchange below.

See more photos from Davido and Chioma's introduction

Here are more photos from Davido and his lover, Chioma Rowland's introduction ceremony, which took place recently, which was attended by Davido's father, who 100% supports the union and was said to have encouraged Davido to settle down with Chioma.

The couple who are expecting their first child, a baby boy will be getting married in 2020. 

See more photos below. 

#Xenophobia: Nigerian lady stages peaceful protest at Shoprite Surulere (video)

A Nigerian woman this morning staged a solo peaceful protest at Shoprite in Surulere, Lagos state over the recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Shoprite is owned by South Africans. Watch a video of her staging the protest below

Social justice advocate outlines steps the Nigerian government should take in reaction to the xenophobic attack on Nigerians living in South Africa

An advocate of social justice has outlined steps the Nigerian government can take to address the xenophobic attack on Nigerians living in South Africa.

Nimah A, who is a student of international politics, tweeted: 

1. Airlift your citizens from SA
2. Send a letter to recall your country's ambassador 
3. Close your embassy/mission within South Africa 
4. Summon the South African ambassador to Nigeria
5. Send a notice of expulsion to SA's president and ambassador till the matter is  resolved

National Council for Women Society commends Police for disrupting Bobrisky's birthday party, says 'he is evil'

The National Council for Women Society (NCWS) has commended the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, for spearheading the campaign against moral decadence in the country by disrupting Bobrisky's 28th birthday party in Lagos this weekend.

The society also applauded Olusegun Runsewe, the Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), for exposing the unbecoming conducts of Nigerian transgender celebrity, “Bobrisky”.

President of NCWS, Dr Laraba Shoda, in a statement in Lagos issued through Runsewe’s media aide, Frank Meke decried the erosion of nation’s cultural values and the importation of alien cultures such as indecent exposure and open sexual activities on electronic media.  

Breaking: South African government denies xenophobic attacks

South African government have denied reports that their citizens are carrying out Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians.

The country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Monroe, made this known when he met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, in Abuja this morning.

Speaking at a media briefing after the meeting with Onyeama, Monroe said the recent attacks were not ''xenophobic'' in nature but are rather mere  ‘sporadic acts of violence’.

Xenophobia: Enough is enough, other Africans are not your enemies - Beverly Naya tells South Africans

Beverly Naya has also joined the social media campaign against xenophobic attacks carried out by South Africans against Nigerians. 

The actress in her post directed to South Africans, stated that other Africans are not the country's problem. According to her, the continent will be a better place when South Africans realize this. 

Beverly also urged everyone to speak up against the attack and also pay less attention on who isn't part of the campaign. She wrote; 

South African man and woman laughing gleefully as they leave with items looted from a foreigner's shop (photo)

It was free for all for looters in Turffontein on Monday,  as stores owned by foreigners were looted.

Photo credit:  Thulani Mbele

"Our brothers & sisters are lazy. They are taking things from people who are doing something about their lives" Zodwa Wabantu reacts to xenophobia in her country

Popular South African performer Zodwa Wabantu, has called out citizens of her country for the xenophobic attack on African Nationals living in their country.

The pantless dancer, in a video, said the recent attack on African Nationals and Nigerians living in South Africa isn't xenophobia but about poverty. According to her, lazy South Africans are "taking things from people who are really doing something about their lives."

She called out the South Africans destroying and looting businesses owned by African nationals and said the attack has to stop.

See the moment former Zamfara lawmaker bowed before ex-Governor Yari as he begged for forgiveness over his defection to PDP

Alhaji Manir Gidanjaja, a former Zamfara lawmaker who retraced his step back to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend, after defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) three weeks ago, was pictured bowing before ex Governor of Zamfara state, Abdulaziz Yari,  as he begged for forgiveness.

See another photo of Gidanjaja crying below.

President Buhari breaks silence on recent xenophobic attacks on Nigeria, sends special envoy to South Africa

President Buhari has reacted to the recent Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in  South Africa.

A statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina today September 3rd, says President Buhari has sent a Special Envoy to South Africa to convey to President Cyril Ramaphosa, his concerns over reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and property in the former apartheid enclave since August 29th.

See the full statement below

#Xenophobia: Vector educates AKA over his insensitive comment as Perruzi tells the SA rapper to 'shut the f**k up'

Some Nigerian artistes are unimpressed with the manner at which South African rapper, AKA has been reacting as regards the recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals in his country. 

While replying a Nigerian Twitter user who challenged him over the attacks, AKA replied: 'Cancel us then. We’ll stay here in Sandton and suffer.'

His comment angered the likes of  Nigerian rapper, Vector and singer Perruzi, who told him to shut the f**k up...

Below are their reactions. 

"Was Mandela a celebrity before he started fighting for his people?" 2Face asks those calling out celebrities for not reacting to the recent xenophobia in South Africa

Innocent "2face" Idibia is still pouring out his mind in reaction to the xenophobia in South Africa, where Nigerians and other African Nationals are getting killed and their businesses destroyed.

The singer addressed those calling out celebrities for not speaking up. He reminded them that they need not be celebrities in order to speak up. He used Nelson Mandela as an example.

He also called out the government of Nigeria for their inaction in the face of the xenophobic attack on Nigerians living in South Africa.

See his posts below.

Xenophobia: 'My heart broke as I helplessly watched everything perishing into flames' - Nigerian car dealership owner laments

Several foreign shop owners in Jeppestown South Africa, are still counting the cost of the destruction left behind in the aftermath of their shops being shattered on Sunday night  September 1.

Two car dealerships in Kaal and Jules streets were among those damaged, and over 50 cars were burnt at night.

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Cee-C shades follower who called her a bitter-soul but now begging for her number

It's been over a year since Cee-C featured in the Big Brother Naija reality show and an interesting part of her year as an ex-housemate, is that more people now want to associate with her in spite of inferences drawn from her reality show outing. 

Sharing a screenshot of a message she got from someone that called her a bitter soul while still on the show, Cee-C revealed that the ex-hater begged for her number. She wrote; 

Hustle like your life depends on it so that same people that called you bitter last year will have a reason to beg for your number 

Actress Sonia Ogiri shares bitter experience with Mercy Johnson, Angela Okorie also accuses her of fighting her spiritually and physically (video)

Sonia Ogiri in an Instagram post she titled 'healing process', shared her bitter experience with Mercy Johnson who she accused of hating her for no reason. 

The mother of one said her journey into Nollywood began after her marriage to her ex-husband crashed. Recounting how she met A-list stars on debut movie, Sonia said it was all good till she met Mercy Johnson. 

According to her, Mercy did mean things to her including refusing to ride in the same car with her for no reason. She further claimed that the Kogi born actress asked movie crew members and her friends not to talk her on set, passed snide comments when she was acting and also told movie producers not to give her movie roles. 

She wrote; 

Update: Kevin Hart undergoes successful surgery after suffering major back injuries in Car Crash

Kevin Hart is now in stable condition after undergoing a successful surgery following a car crash that left him with “major back injuries.”

According to TMZ, doctors completed a successful back surgery on Kevin on Sunday evening. The publication also added that the comedian is expected to remain in the hospital for at least a couple of days while he recovers.

Photos: Gbenro Ajibade spends 'Labour Day Weekend' with his daughter in US

Despite the break-up tales that's been trailing Gbenro and Osas Ajibade's marriage for a while now, the actor just shared these cute photos of himself and his 3-year old daughter, Azariah celebrating this year's 'Labour Day Weekend' together.

See more photos from the father and daughter moments below...

Supreme Court strikes out suit seeking the disqualification of President Buhari in the 2019 presidential election over alleged perjury

The Supreme Court has struck out the suit seeking the disqualification of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election over alleged perjury.    

The suit was filed by Kalu Kalu, Labaran Ismail and Hassy El-Kuris, all legal practitioners. Delivering judgment, the Justice Mary Odili-led panel of five justices held that the case was statute barred and therefore dismissed.

The justices during the introduction of appearances wondered why Abdullahi Abubakar, State Counsel from the Federal Ministry of Justice will be representing a private individual. Abubakar had announced his appearance for the first respondent (General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd) in the suit. They warned him to desist from such act of using public office to defend a private litigation.  

#Xenophobia: Oby Ezekwesili petitions President Cyril Ramaphosa over attack on Nigerians in South Africa

Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili on Monday September 2, waded into Xenophobic attack launched against Nigerians in South Africa. 

Recall LIB reported earlier that properties includings cars which belong to Nigerians in the country, was set on fire by South Africans. Shops belonging to Nigerians was also looted by South Africans as captured in a viral video. 

Oby Ezekwesili in her tweets addressed to both President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Buhari, decried the attacks in the country. According to the former President candidate, the maiming and killing of citizens of Nigeria and other African countries in South Africa dishonors everything our collective fight for freedom was about.

We have arrested 1,154 suspected kidnappers in 2019 - Nigerian Police

Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector General of Police says 1,154 suspected kidnappers were arrested across the country between January and August.    

Adamu, who made the disclosure on Monday, September 2nd during the Southwest Geopolitical Zone Security Summit held in Ibadan, said that 147 of the arrests were made in the Southwest.  

Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan joins Roma on a 12-month loan (Photos)

Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has joined Roma a 12-month loan deal.

Mkhitaryan arrived in Rome on Monday morning (September 2) to finalise the deal and underwent a medical with the Serie A side. He will wear No.77 shirt for the Italian club. 

According to Sky in Italy, Roma will pay Arsenal a loan fee of €3m (£2.7m) with the deal not expected to include an option to buy.

A lot of gay men are in unwanted cages called marriage just to be socially acceptable - Oyemykke

Oyemykke in a new video berated the African stereotype that has gotten so many gay men into socially acceptable marriages and relationships they never wanted. 

The Instagram celebrity alleged that many gay men in Africa are dating beautiful women just to stay and look normal. He also told women not to feel they are responsible for their failed marriages because some gay men have gotten into unwanted cages called marriage just to be socially acceptable.

Oyemykke wrote; 

Bukola Saraki and his sons watch Arsenal vs Tottenham match at Emirates stadium (Photo)

The former senate president shared the photo and wrote, 'just getting to the Emirates stadium to watch the NLD (Arsenal vs Tottenham) with my sons, Seni and Niyi. Feels so refreshing to be able to watch the match of great rivals especially with family'.

After the match, he wrote, 'what was a great game to watch. Arsenal  showed a lot of heart coming down from two goals down. Like Arsenal showed us, determination is key to turning things around. It is never too late to turn things around. Wishing you all a great week ahead'.