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'.

Okey Bakassi celebrates 18th wedding anniversary with his wife, Ezinne

Okey Bakassi took a look back on how far he has come with his wife Ezinne, as they celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary. 

Describing his wife as his girlfriend of 31 years, the comedian recounted how his wife said YES to his proposal even though he was living in a boy's quarters in Festac at the time.

According to the Engineer turned Comedian, he promised his wife that they will make it and God answered their prayers. 

Okey Bakassi wrote; 

50 Cent and ex-girlfriend Daphne Joy reunite for their son's 7th birthday (Photos)

50 Cent and his ex-girlfriend Daphne Joy put aside their differences to spend quality time with their son, Sire Jackson on his 7th birthday. 

Instagram users slam Kim Kardashian for letting daughter North West wear hoops

Kim Kardashian shared an adorable photo of herself and daughter North West but Instagram users were more bothered about the hoops on North's ears and they called out Kim for it.

A number of them asked Kim to let daughter North dress her age. Others said letting a child that young wear hoops will cause her earlobes to split early. But some defended Kim.

'I’m a rich man because I have a wife with a rich heart' - Peter Okoye celebrates wife Lola on her birthday

Lola Omotayo, the wife of music star, Peter Okoye is a year older today, September 2, 2019. 

Her husband and father of her two children, Peter Okoye took to Instagram to share some lovely photos of them with the caption: 'I’m a rich MAN because I have a WIFE with a rich HEART. Happy birthday my love @lolaomotayo_okoye . Love you to the moon and back 1million times.'

Aftermath of police invasion, Bobrisky offers to give his giant birthday cakes to any couple getting married this weekend

Following the police invasion that distrupted his planned 28th birthday party, Bobrisky has now offered to give out his birthday cakes to any couple getting married this weekend.

According to him, 'this was supposed to be my birthday cake for my birthday last night before it was cancelled for no reason. Like I used to say my heart is filled with gold but many haters are just looking for my downfall lol. If you are getting married dis weekend pls come and have dis cake. I repeat no amount of hate will change who I am. I will preserved the cake in my freezer at home so don’t be bothered about spoiling'.

He went on to say, 'yesterday would have been my dream day cos have been dreaming to throw a multimillionaire party but sad everything came dis way.. let thank God for life'.

Tonto Dikeh's ex-BFF Blessing Osom shades Bobrisky after policemen disrupted his birthday party

Tonto Dikeh's ex-BFF, Blessing Osom went all out with a shade post against Bobrisky after the cross-dresser's birthday party was disrupted by armed policemen. 

The shade post came just after Bobrisky called out a car dealer, stating that he no longer wants the car he got him for his birthday party. According to him, "there are some people you don't deal with because they have bad luck."

"You are wicked, useless and heartless.....anyone that deal with you is in trouble. I don't need that car you bought for me anymore I want a refund. Guys stay away from dis dude. Their some people you don't deal cos they have bad luck. you have bad luck and you have cost me a lot" Bobrisky wrote. 

However the car dealer lashed out at Bobrisky, revealing that he told his agent to deliver the car to him just for his birthday party even though he's been tolerating him. He also revealed that they had a written agreement on keeping the car till the cross-dresser makes the full payment. 

He wrote; 

Cardi B slams follower who questioned why she's famous

Cardi B lost patience with a troll and slammed the Twitter user for asking why she is still famous.

@Suuggsss tweeted: "Why is Cardi B still famous?"

The 26-year-old rapper saw the tweet and she replied: "Cause bit*** like you keep talking about me... Why you still ugly even with that filter?"

Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi celebrates 30th wedding anniversary with major throwback photo

It's the 30th wedding anniversary of Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi and his wife, Labisi.

The governor shared this epic throwback photo from his wedding day and wrote, 'Labisi, three decades and still counting. Thank you for being an amazing wife, a loving partner, a wonderful mother to Oluwafolajimi and my best friend at all times. Happy wedding Anniversary. JKF to his jewel of inestimable value on their 30th wedding anniversary'.

#Xenophobia: South Africans set properties and cars owned by Nigerians on fire, Nigerian embassy allegedly attacked (video)

The ongoing Xenophobic attack launched by South Africans against Nigerians and other foreigners has seen properties including cars belonging to Nigerians being set on fire. 

The attack on properties belonging to Nigerians occurred just after the South Africans allegedly raided the Nigerian embassy in the country. It was further learnt that some Nigerians are currently hiding in bushes due to the violence meted out by South Africans. 

Here is a video below; 

Southerners have hijacked jobs meant for northerners – Coalition of Northern Groups

The Coalition of Northern Groups on Sunday September 1, lamented over jobs meant for indigenes of Northern states which have allegedly been hijacked by Southerners. 

The spokesperson of the group, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman who alleged that northerners were being denied employment opportunities in the south, added that southerners have taken all the vacant positions meant for indigenes of the northern region as guaranteed by the local content clause of the Federal character provision in the Constitution. He blamed this on the negligence of the political leaders in the region. 

“Whereas, the local content clause stipulates that all levels 01 to 06 positions in every government establishments must go to indigenes of the host communities in the North, the reverse is the case,’’ Suleiman said.

Malik Yoba condemns transphobia as he reveals his love for trans women

Malik Yoba took to Instagram to condemn transphobia. While doing that, he spoke of his love for all women, be it cisgender or transgender women. 

The American actor shared a video of Maurice Willoughby, a 20-year-old man whose story went viral after he committed suicide because people were bullying him for dating a trans woman 

He said the abuse on Maurice and his suicide is "another heartbreaking example of the homophobia, transphobia hatred and hypocrisy" and he added that it is the duty of black men to call this out.

He wrote: 

Effeminate dancer, James Brown back to male outfits after disruption of Bobrisky's birthday party

James Brown, the popular effeminate dancer has been restored back to default setting after the birthday party of his benefactor, Bobrisky was disrupted by armed policemen over the weekend.

The cross-dresser in new photos shared on Snapchat, said he had to put on male outfits before his case also gets taken up by authorities. See his photos below; 

Lovely photo of 2face and Annie Idibia as they step out in London

2face and wife Annie Idibia looked lovely as they stepped out together in London yesterday .

Sharing the photo via Instagram, the actress and mother of two wrote: 'Best Thing To Hold Unto In Lifae... Is Each Other #MCM #MCE. '

Cardi B advises followers on how to deal with low self-esteem

Cardi B had a few words for her followers who are dealing with low self-esteem.

A follower struggling with self-esteem issues reached out to the 26-year-old rapper to ask for advice and Cardi said the best way is "self care".

Zodwa Wabantu pictured kissing female fan on the mouth on stage

Zodwa Wabantu was pictured kissing a female fan on the mouth while on stage.

The South African singer/dancer, who is popular for performing pantless, is seen bending from her elevated position on stage to reach the level of one of her female fans. She then gave her a kiss on the mouth as others watched.

Kevin Hart may need surgery following 'Major Back Injury' from Car accident

Kevin Hart may need “major back surgery” from the terrifying car accident that occurred on Sunday, September 1.

The comedian along with Jared Black and Rebbeca Broxterman were in the car. Black, who was driving Hart’s vehicle, reportedly “lost control” of the car in the hills of Malibu.

Hart who suffered a serious back injury is now said to be facing the possibility of undergoing surgery as a result of the injuries. He is currently in a Los Angeles hospital. 

Cristiano Ronaldo, Virgil van Dijk and Lionel Messi shortlisted as the final three for FIFA's The Best Men's Player award

FIFA has confirmed the three final contenders for the 2019 Best Men's Player award. 

The Football's governing body had initially released a 15-man shortlist, but Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), and Lionel Messi ( FC Barcelona) are the final contenders for the award. 

Van Dijk is the favourite to win the award after he was named the Uefa Men's Player of the Year last week ahead of Messi and Ronaldo.