Malaysia approves 6-year jail term law to tackle trend of "fake news"

Today, Malaysia approved a law against “fake news” that would allow for prison of up to six years for offenders, shrugging off critics who say it was aimed at curbing dissent and free speech ahead of a general election.  

Prime Minister Najib Razak’s government secured a simple majority in parliament to pass the Anti-Fake News 2018 bill, which sets out fines of up to 500,000 ringgit ($123,000) and a maximum six years in jail.  

Breaking: Winnie Mandela has died at the age of 81

Anti-apartheid activist, Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela-Mandela‚ has died at the age of 81.

Her Personal Assistant‚ Zodwa Zwane‚ who confirmed the struggle veteran’s death on Monday afternoon, April 2, said the family would be issuing a statement later in the day.

Born in Bizana in the Eastern Cape in 1936‚ she moved to Johannesburg to study social work after matriculating.

She met lawyer and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela in 1957 and they were married a year later. They had two children together.

Pope Francis baptizes Nigerian beggar turned hero, John Francesco Ogah (photos)

Tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for an Easter mass led by Pope Francis, who on the previous night, baptized eight people, including a Nigerian man known in Italy as the "migrant hero."

31 year old Nigerian man, John Francesco Ogah, was named a hero after he intercepted another man attempting to rob a supermarket in Rome's Centocelle neighbourhood on Sept. 26, 2017. 

Ryan Reynolds reacts to rumors his marriage is in crisis in a hilarious manner

The marriage of actor Ryan Reynolds and actress Blake Lively has been plagued with rumours of relationship problems, and Ryan, in his unique way, has reacted to these rumors.

The rumors claimed Reynolds and Lively are struggling to find "quality time together", and the actor made a mockery of the claim by referencing the news shared on IBTimes India Story while adding his comment.

"I wish. I could use a little 'me time', " he wrote, making it known that he spends way too much time with his wife.

West Brom sacks Alan Pardew after winning only one match in 18 games

Alan Pardew has been sacked as head coach of West Bromwich Albion after just one win in 18 Premier League games since he took charge last November.  

The club’s hierarchy held talks following the latest defeat by Burnley on Saturday and parted company with the former Crystal Palace, Newcastle United and West Ham United manager.

Pardew’s contract included a break clause at the end of the season minimising the club’s potential pay-off. The first-team coach Darren Moore has been placed in caretaker charge for the game against Swansea City next Saturday.

President Buhari should see Danjuma’s intervention as a wake-up call, not an indictment - Senator Ben Bruce writes

In his weekly column for Thisday, Senator Ben Bruce wrote about General Danjuma's recent comments about the military and the response it got from the Buhari adminstration.

The senator feels the Buhari led administration should see Danjuma's comments as a wake-up call rather than see it as an indictment.

Read his piece below...

Ex BBN housemate, TBoss dresses up as a pilot in stunning new photos

Ex BBN housemate, TBoss Idowu shared these stunning photos of herself dressed up as a pilot on her IG page. More photos below 

Ebonyi State prince allegedly dies in police custody with rope tied to his neck

There is tension currently in Abaomege, Ebonyi State, following the death of the son of the town’s traditional ruler, in police custody.

According to reports, Kelechi, the son of HRH Eze Ineke, was found dead yesterday, inside a cell at the Abaomege police station with a rope tied to his neck.

The police officers attached to the station allegedly took to their heels following the discovery. The reason for his arrest is still unknown.

The plot twist! You won't believe what a lady who was stood up by her date did

So a twitter has narrated what she did after she was stood up by her date. The plot twist is unexpected. Read the tweets below 

''Looters list not complete without the names of Buhari, Osinbajo, Amaechi, Fashola, Tinubu, Lai Mohammed, others in it'' FFK

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the inclusion of his name in the looters list released by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, yesterday April 1st.

FFK in a statement released today, says no looters list will be complete without the names of President Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Lagos state governor Babatunde Fashola, former Rivers state governor Rotimi Amaechi, ex-Ekiti state governor Kayoe Fayemi, Bola Tinubu and others, in it. Read his statement below

It has been brought to my attention that my name was placed in what the Federal Government of Nigeria describes as its “looters list”.

I wish to make it abundatly clear that this is nonsensical and utterly shameful and I hereby reiterate the fact that I am totally innocent of any wrongdoing.

Photos: Man kills a Dolphin in Akwa Ibom State, poses on top of the 'trophy' carcass

A man posed with a Dolphin he killed in Ibeno local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Facebook user, Amaka Chukwuyere posted the photos on Easter Sunday, slamming the man for killing the animal.

"This dolphin was killed today in Ibeno local government in Akwa Ibom State.. 

Nigerians sha.. Instead of puting it in a drum of water so people can come view it via tourist attraction, una prefer to use am do Easter fish Pepper soup. Me wey never see dolphin b4. Ndi-ala." she wrote.

More photos below...

#BBNaija: ''If sex could bring you success in life, BamBam and Teddy A would still be in the Big Brother House'' Reno Omokri

As he shared on his twitter handle.

Nollywood super star, Chika Ike, share a new photo and talks about growing up. A must read

I never liked my body growing up and was constantly bullied about it. I was so skinny and was the tallest in my class. I never looked forward to morning assembly because I'll have to stand at the back of the class or class presentations to talk about “your best friend “ because I’ll be described as the thin girl. I can remember eating all sorts to things to gain weight but nothing worked, I really craved to have some flesh on me. I was called all sorts of names like Lepa, thin girl and Agric chicken because I was so skinny and tall. So I started modeling as soon as I graduated from secondary school because modeling agents thought I had "the look”. Today the reverse is the case, I'm on all sorts of diet programs and exercising every other day to keep the weight I’ve always wanted in check, I feel bad after licking ice cream or

Former Big Brother Star, Makosi Musambasi, looked simply fabulous in new photo.

As seen on her social media page

Watch how Nigerian-American rapper Maxo Kream humiliated a female fan during his show in the US (Video)

Nigerian-American born rapper, Emekwanem Ogugua Biosah Jr. better known by his stage name Maxo Kream, lost his cool during his recent performance and humiliated a female fan.

It was reported that the female fan threw an item on stage during his show, which angered him.

In a video which was captured at the show, the Texas rapper walked close to the female fan while he was onstage and confronted her. But the lady who was standing in the crowd apologized for the act.

Nigerian Senate Initiates 2 bills to fight drug abuse

The Nigerian Senate has developed two draft bills for legislation to tackle drug abuse as part of the outcome of the roundtable convened by the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, in December 2017 in Kano on the rising drug abuse in the country.  

The proposed bills are National Drug Control Bill and National Mental Health Bill. A statement by the Media Office of the President of the Senate said the Drug Control Bill seeks to clarify the mandate and strengthen the capacity of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to eradicate the illicit production, and trafficking of controlled substances.  

Heartwarming photo of soldiers in the Northeast holding their Easter Sunday service

The soldiers currently based in the North East where they are fighting the insurgents, are pictured above during their Easter Sunday service yesterday April 1st.

'Jesus has changed my life, he died on the cross for my sins - Justin Bieber writes in his heartfelt Easter message

Yesterday, Canadian singer, Justin Beiber took to Instagram to share his heartfelt Easter message to fans, saying Easter is not about a Bunny, but a reminder that Jesus died for our sins.

Nigeria : 25-year-old man kills his uncle for advising him against drinking

25 year old Dodo Baraje pictured above, has been arrested by men of the Niger State Police Command for allegedly murdering his uncle, identified as Baraje during a heated argument over his excessive consumption of a local alcoholic drink known as ''Suck and Die'' at their home in Shirumbu village, Maraga Local Government Area of the state.

Dodo who lived with the deceased from infancy, had refused to heed the advise of his uncle to desist from taking the local alcoholic drink over fears that it might ruin his life.

On the day of the incident, his 50 year old uncle had attemped to stop him from going to take the local drink. Dodo got angry, went into the house, picked up his one singled-barrelled gun and shot his uncle dead.

Nigeria: ''It is only in the Southwest that proper elections take place, in other regions it is a charade of an election'' Doyin Okupe says

In a piece published on his social media handle this morning, former media aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, said the elections that have been conducted in Nigeria from 1959 till date have all been rigged.

In his piece, Okupe said that it's only in the South West regions that elections with a little bit of credibility takes place, adding that what happens in other regions is just a charade of an election. Read his piece below

Father allegedly forced daughter to sleep on bathroom floor and drink toilet water because he thought she was going to kill him

A father has been arrested for aggravated child abuse and neglect after he allegedly forced his 9-year-old daughter to sleep on a bathroom floor and drink toilet water.

According to police, Jesse Piatt, 37, from Tennessee, and his wife Trish Piatt starved their daughter and when they fed her, she ate on the bathroom floor. The child's plight was discovered in January after a teacher caught her trying to steal food. Upon questioning, the girl confessed to her living conditions at home.

Photos: Nigerian actor, Segun Ogungbe celebrates birthday with his two wives who used to be close friends

Popular yoruba actor and film director, Segun Ogungbe celebrated his birthday at the weekend with his two wives, Omowunmi and Atinuke, children and friends.

The second wife, Omomwunmi Ajiboye  a surprise birthday for him which had in attendance several nollywood stars.

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun strikes meets Anthony Joshua after he defeated Joseph Parker

Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun led delegation to Cardiff, Wales to watch & cheer Anthony Joshuaover the weekend.

The Ogun State born British boxer defeated Joseph Parker over the weekend to earn his 4th World Heavyweight title. Anthony's father is from Ogun state.

London overtakes U.S with high murder rate

London has become notorious as far as murder cases are concerned and it’s becoming more like New York City. The city overtook New York in murders for the first time in modern history as the British capital dealt with a surge in knife attacks.

According to the Sunday Times, 15 people were murdered in London, against 14 in New York. Both cities are very diverse with large populations: London has over 8.7 million residents to New York’s 8.5 million.    

The mistake of electing Buhari as president made over 10 million Nigerians loose their jobs - Ayo Fayose

As tweeted by the Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose.

Blac Chyna's 18-year-old beau YBN Almighty Jay caught flirting with rapper Asian Doll on IG live

Teenage rapper, YBN Almighty Jay is a young boy, doing exactly what young boys do as he has now been caught in another reckless act.

The 18-year-old beau of reality star and mother of two, Blac Chyna, was caught flirting with rapper Asian Doll, as she went live on Instagram.

He told the female rapper: 'Take the under shirt off.'

Northern APC governors disagree with John Oyegun's tenure elongation

According to a report by Punch, there are strong indications that northern governors in the All Progressives Congress have withdrawn their support for the elongation of the tenure of the party’s National Working Committee and the party’s stakeholders are looking beyond the National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, to lead the party.

The report states that key supporters of the party’s National Chairman, especially northern governors, had shelved their earlier decision to sink or sail with the chairman.  A highly-placed party leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media on the issue, said the President’s move during last Tuesday’s National Executive Council meeting was akin to a “checkmate in a game of chess.”

Photos: Car mangled after accident along Benin-Ore expressway but occupants survived

Facebook user Ifesinachi Agu and other occupants had a miracle escape after their vehicle crashed along Benin-Ore Expressway on April 31.

She posted photos of the wrecked car yesterday, thanking God for sparing their lives.

"Please my brothers and sisters.. 
Help me thank God for his goodness and mercies upon my life... 
We had accident yesterday been 31/3/2018,exactly 11:30am, along ore express way while traveling for Easter...
I call him Jehovah overdo... 
Biko help me praise this my Jehovah for me oo"

Photos/Video: Bizarre moment transgender woman removes wig and shirt before attacking a tourist

A viral video uploaded on Facebook shows the moment a transgender woman attacked a foreign tourist in Bangkok with a broom but not before removing her shirt and wig.

In the video, a man of Arabic appearance is seen arguing with two trandsgender women.

The confrontation then escalates and one of the trans takes of her black shirt and aggressively throws her wig to the floor, revealing her bald head.

Enugu state Police command reacts to allegations of sexually harassment & rape at Flavour's concert

The Enugu state Police command has issued a statement addressing the allegations of sexual assault on ladies who attended Flavour's concert over the weekend. See more tweets detailing how their present investigation is ongoing, below.

'Bridal showers are more fun than bachelor parties' - Caitlyn Jenner writes on IG

Video: Groom abandons bride on stage after indoor fireworks went off at their reception

This hilarious video is trending on social media. Watch below.

Blac Chyna explains why she attempted to fight the lady who touched her daughter, Dream Kardashian at Six Flags

Blac Chyna took to Snapchat to explain why she attempted to fight the lady at Six Flags, an amusement park, while on an Easter outing with her children. This was because the lady - a stranger - touched her daughter, Dream Kardashian, without permission.