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Check out the new upcoming comedian "sally the fake" who is all about the lies people tell just to feel among In an interview with Mr sally(a.k.a olamide isah),he told us about how he came about the concept of his videos. He said "It all started when I was in secondary school where everybody aren't who they want people to think they are, my friends and I always mock girls and guys like that. About a month ago,I auditioned for a movie by Toyin Abraham titled THE GHOST AND THE TOUT,and I was acting as a fake guy who tells girls he is rich and posh and I was picked,then I realised that I could make this work,all I needed was hard work and dedication" You can check out his page on Instagram @_sallythefake or on Snapchat Let's encourage this new acts and see what the world has for them

Six people were killed last weekend when cattle herders battled farmers in northeast Nigeria, a state government official said on Tuesday, in violence that has piled pressure on the government. The clashes happened on Sunday in the Numan district of Adamawa state, where militia from the ethnic Bachama farming community killed at least 30 Fulani herders last November. “Six people were killed and many others were injured in attacks on two villages, Kikan and Lauru,” Adamawa state information commissioner Ahmad Sajo told AFP. “A group of Fulani attacked Kikan, which is a Bachama village, killing three people, injuring many and carting away cattle.” He added: “Bachama youths in the area mobilised and launched a reprisal attack on nearby Lauru village.” But the attack may have targeted the wrong community, as Lauru is home to Hausa-speaking Muslims who are not Fulani people. “They are largely vegetable growers,” said Sajo. “They (the Bachama) killed three people, burned

Time for Zidane to choose a third way? "Real Madrid's players needed a match like that" As criticism has rained down on Real Madrid from all sides, Zinedine Zidane has elected to defend his players for months; perhaps Sunday's 7-1 victory against Deportivo La Coruna has proven the French coach right all along. With Barcelona so far ahead in LaLiga it's obvious that defending their domestic crown is an impossible task for the Madrid club, however the victory against the Galicians has proven just what the team is capable of when most of their big players are available. Gareth Bale has missed much of the campaign, since Christmas he has been able to build his fitness gradually and now is capable of playing successive matches; his brace on Sunday highlighted just what he can do when healthy and confidence. Zidane has been criticised from his approach to the transfer market, all January long he has repeated his belief that the club don't need to sign

It is fasting time in churches again. Despite its numerous spiritual benefits, not many people are used to it. Most times, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. However, both – the spirit and the flesh – benefit from fasting. Over the years studies have continued to find many health benefits of fasting, making it a two-for-one exercise. The well-known spiritual benefits of fasting, which involve exchanging what we need to survive for what we need to live for God, include the following identified by religious experts: Soul cleansing: Fasting is a great time to remember the spiritual connection we have to our physical bodies. Without the toxins we put in our bodies, we not only give our bodies a break from the digestive process, but we also allow our spirits to be detoxed. Fasting is a faith-move, an expectation we have that God will fill us with His Holy Spirit, just as He promised. Fasting and meditation cleanse the soul and makes it new so we can receive the Holy Spir

An auto parts dealer in the Owode Onirin area of Lagos State, Lukman Ogundele, has died in the custody of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos State Police Command. Although the police formation had been reportedly evasive on the whereabouts of the father of two children, a police charge sheet sighted by PUNCH marked his name ‘late’. It was learnt that Lukman and his friend, Saheed Abayomi, had been arrested by SARS operatives for facilitating the sale of a stolen Toyota Camry. It was gathered that the police apprehended Lukman in the midnight of December 29, 2017 and took him into custody in Ikeja, where he was detained alongside Abayomi and two others. Abayomi and Lukman’s families reportedly searched for them at police stations across the state, until on December 31 when Abayomi’s mother traced him to the SARS office. It was gathered that Lukman’s wife, Wunmi Ogundele, and relatives consequently visited SARS office on several occasions, but were not allowed to see him.

The Federal Government says work will commence next week on cattle colonies in states that has indicated interest to establish them. PREMIUM TIMES reported the mixed reactions that have trailed the proposal for cattle colonies. Some states like Benue and Taraba, which have experienced clashes between farmers and herdsmen, have rejected the proposal, while others like Kogi supported it. Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, disclosed the imminent commencement on Friday during a visit to the Agriculture and Veterinary Complex of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Mr. Ogbeh said the National Economic Council on Thursday set up a 10-member committee comprising the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, as chairman and nine governors to facilitate the commencement of the cattle colonies in interested states. “We are happy that we are making progress in agriculture now. “One of the most topical issues we have today is that of farmers and herdsmen clashes. “If

If one is looking for that hardworking celebrity who does not seat back to wait for a man to support her then one won’t be wrong at picking Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma. The actress has become one hardworking celeb as she wears both motherly crown and the boss crown as she shuttles between acting, business and schooling. In a recent chat monitored by Nollywoodgists.com, the actress, disclosed that acting is just something she loves doing but cannot depend on that alone as she also needs to push herself further. In her words, “I’m self-made, I sent myself to school and my MBA, although I’m not there yet but surely will be there as I have so many things I am doing and also planning.” Unlike many who would have come online to brag about things they have achieved, the actress has been busy building herself to her standard as she stylishly disclosed that she just completed her new house which she will be moving in soon. “oh, I have just completed my new house, yippee, you

A group, under the aegis of Middle Belt Youth Forum, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to contest the 2019 Presidential election, following his inability to address herdsmen killings that has consumed several lives in the region. In a press statement signed by the National President, Comrade Pius Attah and Secretary, Dan Kadarko and made available to Daily Sun in Jos, the group said the Middle Belt is currently shopping for a credible candidate that will defend interest of the region in 2019. “President Buhari has not been able to addressed the insecurity ravaging the Middle Belt, particularly the recent killings by herdsmen in Benue state that claimed about 73 innocent lives. The Fulani has issued another threats that if Governor Samuel Ortom does not rescind on the implementation of the anti-grazing law, the state risk another attack and Federal Government has not called them to order. “It is based on this that we advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to contest th

Security agencies in Nigeria have alleged that the Islamic State in West Africa network operating within some North Central and South-South sections of Nigeria may be responsible for the recent killings recorded in Benue State and other parts of the country, PUNCH reports. This information is said to be contained in an intelligence report presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by security agencies, including the Department of State Service. A top government official who spoke on the condition of anonymity told journalists on Sunday that the security organisations told the President that the ISWA network is using foreign terrorists and recruiting young men to fight and kill innocent persons “ostensibly to exacerbate tensions along the county’s ethnic, religious and regional fault lines.” He said the discovery was made following the arrest of several suspected attackers made up of Fulani herdsmen, government-sponsored militias, militants and other miscreants in Benue State. A

There is widespread tension and apprehension in Taraba as a helicopter allegedly loaded with  a large cache of arms and ammunition  last night landed in Jibu village along river Benue in Ibi local government area of the state. Senior Special Assistant to Governor Darius Ishaku on Media and Publicity, Mr. Bala Dan-Abu told our correspondent that the arms and ammunition are allegedly meant for a militia group that may be planning attack on Taraba villages. “This system of arms delivery was used prior to the tragic attacks in Agatu communities in Benue State last year which led to the killings there. “When it was reported, nothing was done to trace and arrest the owners of the helicopter. The strategy worked for them in Agatu and they are using it again today. This may be another planned militia attacks on the people of Taraba in the offing,” he said. In a phone interview on Sunday, Member representing Wukari II Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Josiah Aji said

The video shared by The Sun, shows the senior pastor of the Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel, speaking on the herdsmen issue. According to him, he received a communique from a group known as the Fulani Nationality Movement saying God has given them the land Nigeria and that there will be no peace unless the cattle colonies are established. ”just last night I got this believe from the Fulani Nationality Movement saying that God has given them this land and that they have the right to live anywhere, and until the colony is established, there’ll be no rest in Nigeria” he said LIB cannot verify if this video is a recent one... Watch the video below

Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani has lampooned Benue elders for visiting President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Villa over herdsmen killings in Benue. In his contribution at the plenary on Tuesday, he blamed the elders saying, President Buhari ought to have visited Benue State over the incident during which the State lost over 73 indegenes and not otherwise. “As regards to the crisis where over 73 lives were lost in Benue, it is enough for Aso Rock to travel to the scene of the crisis, not Benue elders coming to Aso Rock. To do what?”, he quipped. The lawmaker added that politicians and leaders who have 2019 on their mind do not tell Mr. President the truth. He was emphatic that some Senators out of 109 of them were hiding the truth, a situation he posited, did not augur well for the nation. Sani further stressed that the three arms of government were not living up to their expectations. “Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, the executiv

Border police on discovered four African migrants hidden within one car after it sped through the border crossing into Spain from Morocco. The driver and a passenger drove at speed past police officers at the Beni-Enzar checkpoint before abandoning the car at a petrol station and running off. Upon searching the car, officers found two men cramped inside the car boot, while another was curled up inside the bonnet. A woman was then found squeezed inside the car dashboard. The driver and passengers were detained after a struggle with police during which two officers were hurt. The pair now face people trafficking charges. Photo credit: Policia Nacional / Interior Ministry

This is so sad! 17-year-old Ogechukwu, pictured right, who was drugged and raped by her sister's boyfriend, in connivance with her sister, has lost her set of twin babies. In October, LIB shared her story. Read here. Humanrights activist and the president of Behind Bars Initiative, Prince Harrison Gwamnishu, who brought Ogechukwu's story to the fore, gave an update on his page this morning. He wrote ''OGECHUKWU LOST HER TWIN BABY I may not have the money ? but I do have a conscience. You Remember her? OGECHUKWU The girl that was drugged raped by her own Sister and Sister's boyfriend and got pregnant after that horrible experience. Same girl I rescued from Police custody Asaba , who the IPO refused bail and spent 14days in custody because of N15,000 which she couldn't afford to pay. Same girl I rescued from magistrate court and risk been sent to prison with her pregnancy. She took me as her uncle after I rescued her and have also played a fatherl

It's not a new thing if a lady propose to a guy. It's a free world,things are really changing everyday,but this is unfair Over the weekend, a Nigerian lady was embarrassed by her boyfriend at the Ikeja City Mall, Lagos. She knelt down in the mall and proposed to her man, but instead of accepting the ring, he stalled for some time then whispered something into her ear and walked away. The woman who was obviously embarrassed then got up crying, as her friends consoled her. Watch video below…

The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday in Kaduna took delivery of five new Super Mushshak aircraft purchased by the Federal Government from Pakistan to fight the Boko Haram insurgency. With the new five aircraft, which were delivered to the NAF Base in Kaduna, 10 trainer aircraft have now been supplied by Pakistan to Nigeria to aid the counter-terrorism operations. Punch correspondent learnt that an Ilyushin 76 Strategic Airlifter brought the five aircraft while they were already being assembled by a team of Pakistani and Nigerian technicians for test flying and a formal induction. The air force had on July 14, 2017, taken delivery of the first batch of Super Mushshak Aircraft which were inducted and deployed for primary training of the war pilots. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya, said the new aircraft would help to prosecute the counter-insurgency operations in the North-East as well as other forms of criminalities in the

Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out for “three to four weeks” in a new blow for the French forward, his club announced on Monday. Dembele hurt himself after coming off the bench in the second half of Sunday’s 4-2 win away to Real Sociedad in La Liga. The injury is different to the hamstring tear that ruled him out for three and half months. “After the game against Real Sociedad, Dembele had a problem with his left thigh and tests have confirmed that the player has suffered a hamstring injury of the semitendinosus muscle that does not affect the area operated on earlier in the season,” Barcelona said in a statement published on their website. “The injury will mean he will be out for a period of around three to four weeks.” He now faces a race against time to be ready for the first leg of Barca’s Champions League tie against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on February 20. Dembele only returned at the start of this month after tearing his hamstring in September. The

Connect is the brand new single by B-Red and it features Mavin Records superstar Tiwa Savage. B-Red has achieved Success with all his previous singles and Connect is his first seed for 2018. Listen to the new release of the HKN Music frontman that has also been promoted with a video. Enjoy! Download

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Minister of  Transportation and former governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday, January 13, wept while addressing the people of Omoku in the state, where many were killed on New Year's Day. He had paid a condolence visit to the bereaved families, assuring them that the killers will face the wrath of the law. He said, "The only thing I can assure you is that the perpetrators of this act will be brought to justice. They cannot run away from it. They can’t get away with this. "I was at the hospital to see a little boy that was shot, and his father and mother killed. How do you want that little boy to live? How would he cope in life? They must pay for their actions." He, again, blamed the violence on his successor, Governor Nyesom Wike whom he said failed to protect the lives of Rivers people. Amaechi stated this at another event but on the same day - in Isiokpo, where the Ikwerre Youth Movement held a grand reception in his honour. He sa

Ayefele worked briefly as a broadcaster at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan, where he also produced jingles and musical works on radio. He began his music career in 1997 after he was involved in an automobile accident, which damaged his spinal cord and confined him to a wheelchair. While in the hospital, after spending about nine months, his friend, Kola Olootu visited and advised him to put some songs together. This suggestion resulted in the release of his debut album titled, Bitter Experience in 1998, which brought him into limelight. He never looked back since then. In this interview with Hazeez Balogun, he reminisces on life before and after the accident that changed his life, and his plans for the future. 20 years after the accident, what is your reflection these passing years? The accident helped me know how important our spinal cords are. Each time I remember the pains I go through, I reflect on the importance of spinal cord at all time. I remember the

The Lagos State Government has begun moves to tackle high-profile tax defaulters in the state and ensure high level of compliance with its tax laws. As part of this initiative, the state government has moved against some celebrities in the state, who are alleged to be tax evaders despite their earnings from their business. A court paper, sighted by Sunday Punch on Saturday, indicated that the state government had dragged sensational singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, before the court for alleged tax evasion. Also, a reliable source in government told Sunday Punch that the state had equally moved against popular comedian, Ayo Makun, better known as AY, for allegedly failing to pay tax. Davido, the Chief Executive Officer of HKN Music, Lagos, has been charged before a Lagos High Court in July 2017 and risk a jail term if convicted. AY has had a longer history in court against the state as he was charged to court in 2016 for failing to file his tax retu

There are so many reasons why most recipes include the use of onions. One of which is because onions are a great way to build flavor in a dish. Onions get their distinctive flavor from sulfur, which they absorb from the soil they’re grown in. when cooked, the various sulfur compounds in onions, react with one another and produce new flavors ranging from nutty to sweet. However, there’s a downside to that entire delicious, flavor producing sulfur because it seems virtually impossible to chop some particular onion without crying. Why Onions Make You Cry According to the Institute of Food Science and Technology, Onions make us tear, because it contains certain chemicals. ‘’Onions contain naturally occurring amino acids called sulfoxides, and when you cut into them, their cell walls become damaged’. This causes the sulfoxides to be converted into a super-annoying and irritating gas. The gas wafts from the onion into your eyes, which start to sting and produce tears in an attempt t

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has been left fighting for his job in the second half of the LaLiga season, after his team were shocked 1-0 at home by Villarreal on Saturday. If their rivals and table toppers Barcelona beat Real Sociedad on Sunday, they could open a 19-point gap, although Zidane’s men have one outstanding game. There is also no guarantee that the champions will finish in the top four either as things stand, given Villarreal are now just one point behind them in fifth. Zidane’s side have now failed to beat Valencia, Levante, Betis, Tottenham, Fuenlabrada, Barcelona and Numancia at home this campaign. Despite winning back-to-back Champions League trophies and a first league title since 2012, Zidane could still be sacked by the notoriously impatient president, Florentino Perez. Already, names like Carlo Ancelotti and Jose Mourinho, have been linked with a return to the Santiago Bernabeu. Zidane will be looking to put Real’s campaign back on track this

According to Reeding Police, 44-year old Brian Hawkins and two other people were arrested this week in connection with Frank McAlister’s 1993 death. Hawkins walked into the headquarters of KRCR TV station to confess and said that he was involved in the murder. “I’m going to turn myself in next door at the sheriff’s department for a crime I was involved in years ago. … It was murder,” Hawkins told KRCR reporter Courtney Kreider. Hawkins told KRCR he and the others robbed McAlister, who was stabbed to death. The station did not air his on-camera interview until he surrendered to police. The station said it called authorities to let them know what was happening, and called after the interview to say he was on his way to turn himself in. Hawkins made the same confession to police that afternoon, the Redding Police Department said. Acting on that statement, police also arrested Curtis Culver, 45, and his sister, Shanna Culver, 41, after finding them in the nearby community of Red B

Nigeria’s former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has spoken on the installation of Otunba Gani Adams, as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland. The event took place on Saturday, at Durbar Stadium, Oyo state. “I wish the new Aare-Ona Kakanfo, Gani Adams a successful tenure, and hope you will find it an opportunity to rally your people and Nigerians towards the greater good of unity, peace and progress of our dear country,” Atiku tweeted. Among those present at the installation were: Former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao Akala, Senator representing Oyo Central District, Monsurat Sunmonu and legal luminary, Chief Adeniyi Akintola. The Publicity Secretary, Afenifere Mr. Yinka Odumakin; Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan a Commissioner in Lagos State; Elesie of Esie; Olupo of Omupo; Oloro of Oro Kingdom; Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland High Chief Lekan Balogun; Balogun of Ibadanland High Chief Owolabi Olakulehin and Iyaloja of Ibadanland Chief Isiwat Ameringun and Deji of Akure, wer

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An elderly man was on Friday killed following a clash between Fulanis and Hausa people at Kasuwan Wawuri in Tangaza Local Government of Sokoto State. It was gathered that the fight started around 1:30pm in the afternoon when a Fulani man allegedly stabbed a sugarcane seller over a minor misunderstanding. Sokoto State police spokesman, ASP Ibrahim Abarass confirmed the incident to newsmen in the state. Abarass said, “the crisis started when the sugarcane seller asked the Fulani man for his money after he had taken his sugarcane. “The Fulani man was later arrested and detained by the police before he was forcefully seized by the relatives of the victims who unleashed terror on him.” The spokesman, however, refuted the rumour making the rounds that both the suspect and the victim have died, saying they were all responding to treatment at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto.

Nigerian singer, Lil Kesh has reacted to Reekado Banks claims that he is a better musician than him. Reekado Banks had made a statement during his Thank You Concert in Ibadan in which he said that he was better than Lil Kesh and that there was no basis for comparison. It should be recalled that the two artistes had a ‘beef’ at the 2015 Headies Awards. Reekado Banks took home the award for the Next Rated Artiste, which came with a new SUV and this caused a stir as some people had thought Lil Kesh would win the award. Lil Kesh in an interview with Saturday Beats, said: “I saw the video online where Reekado Banks said that he was better than me, but I have nothing to say about that. I don’t care what anybody says, and I don’t have any feelings regarding what he said because I am just in my own world.” “I was not scared when I took the step to leave Olamide’s record label. I am never scared; I just knew it was the right move, so I was never scared. So far, I think the steps have

Kyle Walker has revealed Pep Guardiola has told his players about Manchester City’s poor record at Liverpool in the Premier League. City have lost 14 of their 20 meetings at Anfield with their only victory coming in May 2003 - when Walker was just 13 years old. But City head to Liverpool this season unbeaten, 15 points clear at the top and having already defeated Liverpool 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium in September. Speaking to Andy Hinchcliffe on Sky Sports Matchzone, Walker, when asked whether Guardiola had made the players aware of their woeful record at Anfield, said: "Yes, yes. The gaffer's made us well aware of that [record]. "He has said to us that sometimes, if you've not been winning there for all these years it needs to be something that is coming from within us and we need to change that." With City favourites to win the Premier League and going strong in the three cup competitions, Walker will be hoping to carry any success into this summer w

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez in January, saying the 29-year-old would be a "good investment". (Telegraph) Tottenham are ready to drop their interest in Bordeaux winger Malcom because the French club want £45m for the 20-year-old, although Arsenal are still interested in signing the Brazilian. (Mail) Tottenham are ready to start pay talks with striker Harry Kane, 24, and extend the deals of midfielder Christian Eriksen, 25, and forward Son Heung-min, 25. (Times - subscription required) Manchester United plan to start contract negotiations with keeper David de Gea which would see the 27-year-old become the joint-highest earner at the club on £300,000-a-week. (Sun) Manchester United are unlikely to follow up their interest in Leicester's 30-year-old England striker Jamie Vardy. (Leicester Mercury) Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says talks over a new deal with playmaker Mesut Ozil, 29, are "very much alive" a

Your international passport is an essential travel document that identifies you as a citizen of your country and provides some basic information about you. Depending on how powerful the passport of your country is, you may not require a visa to visit a certain number of countries. Henley & Partners, a global leader in residence and citizenship planning which helps with immigration around the world ranks the Nigerian passport as the 89th most powerful in the world. This is shown in its Henley Passport Index. So, which countries can you enter visa free if you hold a Nigerian passport. See the list and regions of the world next: List of Countries You Can Enter Visa-free with a Nigerian Passport: 1. Asia Bangladesh Maldives Timor-Leste 2. Africa Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Cape Verde Islands Chad Comores Islands Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Djibouti Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Liberia Madagascar Mali Mauritania Mauritius Mozambique Nige

An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Friday reconciled a couple, Mr Olawale Jaiyeola and his wife, Olatayo, whose 28-year marriage was on the brink of collapse. The court’s President, Mr Akin Akinniyi, resolved the differences between the estranged couple after several adjournments and interventions. Mr Jaiyeola had earlier told the court that his wife, Olatayo, was fond of beating him like a baby. “My wife will beat me to death one day if I continue with the marriage. “I have scars all over my body as proofs of her abuse. I have been living every minute of my life in fear. Save me from the cruel hands of my wife. “I had suffered so much from her in silence in the past. Anytime we had misunderstanding, she would beat the hell out of me,” he said. According to him, the marriage has been turbulent and fraught with fights and quarrels. “I have not been at peace since l married my wife; she is so quarrelsome. “I brought her to court in 2013 for the dissolution of the ma