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Goodnews: Mark Zuckerberg fulfils promise, adds Hausa language to Facebook (see evidence) Hausa, one of Nigeria’s major language, has been added to Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the social media platform. According to a post on his wall, Mark reckons that more than one billion users communicate using languages other than English, hence the need to expand the horizon and accommodate other lingua franca. He wrote: “Facebook is now available in more than 100 languages — with more than one billion people using a language other than English! Today we added Fula, Maltese and Corsican. “Our community makes this possible. Over the last decade, hundreds of thousands of people around the world have worked together to find the right translations for words and phrases in the Facebook interface. “Because the idea of a “Like” in English may mean something different in Arabic or Japanese. “This matters because for people to share what matters to them and see what matters to the people t

National Assembly members asked me to buy them houses, cars but I refused- Bauchi state governor alleges Bauchi state governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has accused members of the National Assembly of fighting him because he refused to buy them houses and cars as they demanded. DailyTrust reports that Abubakar made the allegation while speaking at a function to commemorate the 56th Independence day celebration over the weekend. According to him, Bauchi is the only state where National Assembly members were needlessly trying to undermine efforts of their governor and tried to pitch the people against him. “AT A TIME, THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS MET ME IN A CERTAIN PLACE WHERE THEY REQUESTED THAT I SHOULD BUY HOUSES FOR THEM IN ABUJA AND LUXURY JEEP CARS, BUT I TOLD THEM THAT EVEN IF I’M BATHING IN A POOL OF MONEY, I CANNOT AFFORD TO MEET THEIR DEMANDS. I’M READY TO GIVE THEM ANY ASSISTANCE THEY MAY REQUIRE, BUT NOT HOUSES OR CARS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE PRESENT ECONOMIC PREDICAMENT.”HE SAID

Photo: That time Lagos-New York-Lagos was N17.430 Those were good days....wow! Photo credit: Meche Isaac Moses of Goge Africa

Black Money Scam: Two Nigerian men and a Cambodian woman arrested in Phnom Penh Two Nigerian men and a Cambodian woman were arrested on Monday, October 4th, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia capital for defrauding victims of more than 10 thousand USD to buy chemical for money cleaning (Black money scam)

Actor Daniel Radcliffe reveals that he hasn't really touched his £74m Harry Potter fortune Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe hit the spotlight in 2001 at the age of 11. Fifteen years and eight blockbuster films later, Radcliffe revealed to the Telegraph that he has barely touched the £74 million fortune made directly from his involvement with the Harry Potter series. "I don't really do anything with my money. I'm very grateful for it, because having money means you don't have to worry about it, which is a very lovely freedom to have. It also gives me immense freedom, career-wise." Since he saved his money, Radcliffe feels free to act in independent films and to him, a feeling money can't buy is his feeling on set. "I feel you have a responsibility when you can be that choosy. For all the people who've followed my career, I want to give them something to be interested in, rather than them just watch me make loads of money on c--- films for the res

Photos: 2face Idibia's son, Nino, shows off his trumpet playing skills at a church' event The first son of music legend, 2face Idibia, proudly showed off his trumpet playing skills during his stepdad, Pastor David Adeoye's church's programme over the weekend. More photos after the cut.

Rihanna debuts long faux dreads in new IG photo Rihanna has traded in her sleek and straight weaves for a long faux locks. The Barbadian beauty singer and songwriter showed off her new do on Instagram yesterday night, capturing it "Buffalo $oldier"

Former Minister of Environment under GEJ, Laurentia Laraba Mlalam and her husband kidnapped in Kaduna Former Minister of Environment under Jonathan's administration, Laurentia Laraba Mallam, has been kidnapped along with her 73 years old husband, Mr Pius at their home in Jere area of Kagarko local government in Kaduna State. According to family sources, they were kidnapped at gunpoint yesterday night Monday October 3rd while traveling along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. The kidnappers are demanding N10million ransom.

Throwback photos of MI Abaga as he celebrates his 35th birthday Jude Abaga aka 'M.I' is celebrating his 35th birthday today. Sharing throwback photos of himself via his Instagram account, MI wrote: "Happy birthday Jude. You are going to see the world, share your heart, make mistakes, fall in love, sing a song, try and fail, try and win.. keep growing, never stop laughing, don't let them steal your joy, don't let them kill your kindness... eat love love laugh jump fly sing shout.. happy birthday". Happy birthday, MI

Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau reacts to ban from Hausa movie industry. Says "I make no excuses for my actions" Top Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau, who was expelled from the Hausa film industry, is finally speaking out. The Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) expelled Sadau for hugging and cuddling in a romantic musical video by Jos-born musician, ClassiQ. In a statement issued today, the actress said she was only carrying out her role as an actress and takes full responsibility for her actions. See the full statement after the cut... Following the events of the last few days and MOPPAN’s unilateral decision to exclude me from the Hausa indigenous film industry, known as Kannywood, I would like to use this medium to address my fans, friends, those who have been affected and all who have shown concern. To those who I have offended in any way, shape or form and who I have caused any anxiety by featuring in the said music video, I sincerely apologise.

Photos: APC member assasinated in Rivers state An APC member, Boris Neenwi, has been assassinated in Rivers state. According to a friend of the deceased, Theophilus Utchaychukwu, who announced the sad news via Facebook, Neenwi from Yeghe community was shot dead yesterday night in Nonwa alongside three other persons who were with him. Boris Neenwi was a chieftain of the APC, a former councillor of Yeghe community who just finished his law program from Maiduguri a few months ago. This assassination comes two months after a Lawyer to Rivers APC, Ken Atsuete was also assassinate din the state.

Daughter of Saudi Arabia King Salman ‘flees Paris after ordering bodyguards to murder a painter and decorator’ 42 year old Princess Hassa, the daughter of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia, has fled Paris, France, after allegedly telling her bodyguard to 'murder a painter and decorator' over the weekend. According to reports, Princess Hassa allegedly told her bodyguard “You have to kill this dog, he doesn’t deserve to live.” The bodyguard who hasn't been named yet to the media was arrested last week in Paris and appeared before a judge on Sunday where he revealed the allegations while the Princess has reportedly pleaded diplomatic immunity against prosecution. According to the bodyguard's statement in court, (Princess Hassa did not appear in court for the hearing), Hassa was infuriated after catching a 53 year old workman taking pictures of her, and so ordered him to attack the man. According to Le Point magazine, who broke the story, the bodygua

Lovely photo of Sunmbo Adeoye, her hubby and sons

Breaking: ECOWAS Court Orders FG To Release Sambo Dasuki, Imposes Fine Of N15m On Government The Court of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has ordered the Nigerian government to release detained former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. The court declared that Dasuki’s detention, release and further arrest on November 4 after he was granted bail by a court of law, is unlawful and arbitrary. Mr. Dasuki is facing multiple trials for alleged diversion of $2.1 billion meant for the purchase of arms in the immediate past administration. He approached the ECOWAS court after he was rearrested by members of Nigeria’s State Security Service shortly after meeting his bail conditions in November last year. He has remained in the custody of the SSS since his arrest. On Tuesday, a three-member panel led by Justice Friday Nwoke said Nigeria’s government was wrong in arresting Mr. Dasuki without a search warrant, adding that the pattern of arrest negates the provisions of

South African police fire stun grenades as students protest South African police have fired rubber bullets and set off stun grenades to disperse student protesters on a university campus in Johannesburg. The clash occurred Tuesday at the University of the Witwatersrand, which had announced it was re-opening after closing because of sometimes violent demonstrations for free education. Advertisement Adam Habib, the university’s vice-chancellor, had said police and private security guards would be on campus to help “take back our campus” on behalf of staff and students who wanted to return to class. President Jacob Zuma has said the recent protests at some South African universities have caused about $44 million in property damage and threaten to sabotage the country’s system of higher education. The government says it will cover the 2017 fee increases of many students who have limited resources.

Photos: 11 shops razed down by an inferno at Odo Eran shopping complex, Agege There was a fire outbreak at Odo Eran Shopping Complex, Agege, Lagos, on October 3rd. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), who received a distress call from the scene, preliminary investigation revealed that the fire started from one of the shops within the premises. Chemical items used for manufacturing paint were inappropriately stored and the inferno started when it came in contact with other inflammable items. A total number of 11 shops were razed down by the inferno, while 10 shops were salvaged by the Lagos Fire Service and others. Two adult male sustained injuries and were attended to.

[PHOTO] Meet The Nigerian Man Who Sells Roasted Corn In Dubai For A Living A Nigerian named Obinna has opened up on how he makes a living by selling roasted corn in Dubai. According to a post on Anambra State Online Facebook wall, Obinna, a citizen of the state, moved to Dubai and after his efforts to hook a job failed, he decided to start selling roasted corn for a living. Mr. Obinna also revealed how he got the inspiration to begin the business and the benefits. He said: “My name is Obinna. When I arrived Dubai and couldn’t get a job, I decided to think out of the box on what to do to make a living and one day, while in a local restaurant, a man came and placed an order. “When the waiter came with the order, it was Chicken With Mashed Potato and Grilled Corn but the corn was not roasted the native Nigerian way as we do with coals. “That was when the idea came and i decided to give it a try. I contacted a local farmer who supplied raw corn for me and started roastin

3D animation images explain how Kim K was robbed and the horrifying experience she must have passed through By now everyone has heard of Kim Kardashian was robbed of her jewelry/cash worth about $11m. A new dramatic reconstruction of the terrifying raid using 3D graphics has been released showing how Kim was left fearing for her life at the Paris apartment where she was gagged, handcuffed and dumped in the bathtub by robbers dressed as police officers ... Kim Kardashian ‘feared she was about to be raped’ as robbers held a gun to her head while she begged: “Please don’t kill me, I have children.” She is now in the U.S with her husband Kanye West and family members.

Who wants to buy FG's Falcon 7x and Hawker 4000 private jets? The Federal government has put up for sale two of its Aircrafts, Falcon 7x and Hawker 4000. Above is a advert for the sale of the Aircrafts place don Thisday. Photo credit: Bonario Nnags.

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Photos: Gospel singer, Kirk Franklin pens emotional letter to his adopted daughter on her wedding day Award winning American gospel singer Kirk Franklin's eldest daughter Carrington tied the knot with her college sweetheart, Max on Saturday, October 1, in Dallas Texas. Kirk not only walked Carrington (his wife Tammy's child from a previous relationship whom he legally adopted) down the aisle, shared a special dance with her during the reception, he also officiated the wedding. Minutes before the wedding, the choir director penned an emotional post about letting go of his baby girl. Read after the cut... "She's getting married today.....and I've spent an hour and a half rewriting this. Crying, smiling, and preparing to let go, ....of my little girl. I will walk her down the isle, then I will officiate the wedding. Why? Because I'm selfish, for my little girl. And she asked her daddy to! How could I say no?! I pray I don't make a fool of myself and cry more t