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Rapper, Kevin Gates sentenced to 30 Months in jail for gun charge

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Entertainment an hour ago American rapper,  Kevin Gates  has been sentenced to 30 months in jail for a weapons charge. According to  TMZ , the rapper pleaded guilty to a felony gun charge after his bail was denied earlier this month at a Bridgeview Courthouse hearing. The sentencing comes just a month after the rapper was re-arrested after he was sentenced to 180 days in prison for allegedly kicking a female fan during a 2015 concert. On the day of his supposed released, Gates was held back after police found that he had a gun charge pending and immediately threw him back into jail. The 31-year-old rapper was found guilty of the felony gun charge. Sources tell TMZ that the embattled MC will be transferred to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Leave a Comment

BBNaija winner, Efe drops single “Based On Logistics”

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Information Nigeria: Entertainment 21 minutes ago Nigerian singer Runtown paid a visit to an orphanage home while in South Africa. The …

Lagos threatens to dethrone rulers conniving with kidnappers

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an hour ago The Lagos State Government on Friday threathened to dethrone any traditional ruler found harbouring and aiding kidnappers in the state.The state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Alhaji Muslim Folami, gave the warning at the ongoing ministerial briefing in commemoration of Gov.Akinwunmi Ambode’s second year in office. “Intelligence reveals that some of these Baales, particularly from Ikorodu and Ishawo collaborate with the miscreants to kidnapp innocent souls. “Yesterday, I told them to their faces this might lead to dethroning and we will do just that if investigations reveal that you are part of the criminality,” Folami said. He said that the State Government had acquired five hectares of land for the permanent settlement of the security operatives in Igbodu community in Epe to check the incessant attack by kidnappers. “The land has been cleared and ready for development,” he said.He urged residents to partner with the government in fightin

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu perfects bail conditions, to be freed soon

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6 minutes ago A Federal High Court judge has signed the bail papers for the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra Nnamdi Kanu. NAIJ.com  learnt that Justice Nyako signed the papers on Friday afternoon, April 28, after all the conditions given to the IPOB leader was met. Three sureties including a Jewish Rabi and Senator Enyinnaya Abaraibe vouched to stand in and ensure the IPOB appears for trial at all times. Members of Nnamdi Kanu's family, his lawyers and sureties are currently heading to Kuje Prison to pick him up. The group in a convoy left of over 10 cars left the Federal High Court in Abuja after the bail conditions were perfected.

North Korea Confirms Preparation For WAR With US Is Complete Sponsored Links 

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North Korea Confirms Preparation For WAR With US Is Complete Sponsored Links    North Korea has finalized its preparations for war as it responded with a warning of “catastrophic consequences”  to any further provocations by the US following the US Navy strike group positioning on the North Korean peninsula. The USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier was diverted to western Pacific from its visit to Australia after tensions mounted over military drills involving American and South Korean forces, something which Pyongyang has interpreted as preparation for invasion. “We will hold the US wholly accountable for the catastrophic consequences to be entailed by its outrageous actions,”  North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency quoted a foreign ministry spokesman said. “ (North Korea) is ready to react to any mode of war desired by the US.” The guardian  reports:  The spokesman cited Washington’s refusal to rule out a pre-emptive strike against North Korean missile sites as justifi

what people have to say about biafra an namdi kanu

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BBNaija Winner Efe Donates Food Items To The Poor in Abuja – PHOTOS

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BBNaija Winner Efe Donates Food Items To The Poor in Abuja – PHOTOS April 25, 2017 # BBNaija : Team ‘We Hate Efe’ Launch Campaign On Instagram A facebook user posted some photos where Efe Donates Food Items To The Poor. The facebook user said; That’s my King for you, donating to the poor. I have no regret voting for you. Such a kindhearted person, Igwe of Efenation. I salute thee ……God bless you always. See the photos of Efe donating to the poor below; click on the link to see

North Korea has released shocking images of massive military drills that show the West that they are more than ready for war.

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  The gut-wrenching show of force reveals Kim Jong-un's fighter jets, attack submarines, and multiple artillery units. The shocking photo shows an entire beach on the east coast of the hermit state littered with explosions as soldiers carry out pre-war drills. Submarines emerge from the water off port town of Wonsan as jets take off and land and it's now estimated that 300 - 400 artillery units have been used in the drills, as confirmed by South Korea. Kim Jong-un's fighter jets, attacks submarines and multiple artillery units. The express  reports : They said they were monitoring the situation, which they described as a “large-scale firing drill” and said they were "firmly maintaining readiness”. A North Korea propaganda newspaper based in Pyongyang said: “There is no limit to the strike power of the People's Army armed with our style of cutting-edge military equipment including various precision and miniaturised nuclear weapons and submarine

Court grants Patience Jonathan unfettered access to bank account

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Former first lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, can now access her account with Skye Bank Plc, where she had deposited $5. 842,316. 66 million, ruled the Federal High Court, Lagos, yesterday. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun on April 6, 2017 unfroze the account after her counsel, Chief Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN), challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for joining her in a suit that she was not a party. But dissatisfied with the unfreezing order, the EFCC filed an application for a stay of execution of the order and a notice of appeal challenging the judgment and the two applications according to EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, were dated April 6, and filed on April 7. At the resumed hearing of the matter yesterday, Oyedepo informed the court of the EFCC’s intention to discontinue with the two applications without stating reasons. Subsequently, Adedipe confirmed the service of the application for withdrawal on the defendants and equally informed the court of his intention to

Man jumps into well in Lagos, rescued alive

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Weeks after some respite in the growing incidence of suicide in the state, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) yesterday rescued a suspected suicider who fell into a well at Ojota area of Lagos. The alleged suicider was rescued by LASEMA officials alive yesterday morning. The man (name withheld) allegedly jumped into the well and a distress call was made to the emergency agency. The agency’s Managing Director, Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu, said: “We received the distress call around 6:35a.m. about a man reported to have fell into a well at No. 38, Kujore Street, Ojota, Lagos. This prompted the immediate activation of our emergency responders to the scene. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the 45-year-old man was found inside a 160ft well, but, the process leading to the event could not be ascertained. “However, the man sustained a right femural fracture and left knee joint dislocation and was immediately moved to the hospital for further treatment by the officials of

How love for good food inspired my growth in business — Okonkwo, Tetrazzini Founder

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THE man, who pioneered the Tetrazzini brand in Nigeria, Mr. Donatus Okonkwo in this edition, discusses his life as someone who lost his father at a tender age, was nurtured by his petty-trading mother and eventually turned his family business into a leading brand. Apart from being the CEO of Tetrazzini, Okonkwo, who has exclusive franchise for Miss Intercontinental World and its CEOs in all 54 countries in Africa, is making impact in the oil and gas sector, financial services, agriculture and life coaching among others. One of the inspiring things about him is that the entrepreneurship passion he developed early while growing up in Aba, has continued to yield successes since he returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom so many years ago. I am from a small village called Ojoto in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. I had my Nursery and Primary School in Aba after which I proceeded to Port Hacourt for my Advanced level. I went to business school in London and came ba

JUST IN: CBN gov Emefiele reveals when Nigeria will exit recession, counters presidency's claim

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a minute ago FACEBOOK EMAIL WHATSAPP - CBN governor Godwin Emefiele says Nigeria will exit recession on or before the end of the third quarter of 2017 - He says that the recent monetary policies of the CBN have resulted in the low exchange rate currently in the foreign exchange market - Nigerian Presidency has revealed why Nigeria’s economy is out of recession Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele has disclosed that Nigeria is not out of recession, a week after the  April Sales Managers’ Index (SMI) data by World Economics had indicated so. According to a report on The Sun, Emefiele made this known on Tuesday, April 25, to newsmen at the Senate after his meeting with the Senate leadership. He said:  “We have started to see a downward trend even in prices and we have also observed that inflation is also trending downward. We are very much optimistic that by the end of the second quarter, we should be out of recession that we are in right now.” CBN gov Emefiele rev

His Illness Is Not Life Threatening”- Ubi Franklin Clarifies The Rumours Surrounding Tekno’s Health

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Nigerian singer, Tekno who disclosed in a recent post on Instagram that he has been battling with Acid Reflux since a month. For this reason, he had to be flown to America for medical check-up. CEO of Tekno’s record label, Made Men Music Group (Triple MG), Ubi Franklin in a chat with The Punch revealed that Tekno’s illness is not life threatening but has to travel abroad to ensure that he is thoroughly checked. Ubi said, ‘He has a medical condition that he had to travel abroad to treat so that the issue does not deteriorate. Although he was at AY live and he performed, I literally had to wear his clothes for him before he could perform. His illness is not life threatening but he had to travel abroad to ensure that he is thoroughly checked and properly catered for. He would not be away from the scene for too long and I am sure he should be back in two weeks’.

Man kills baby on Facebook Live then takes own life

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13 minutes ago A Thai man filmed himself killing his baby daughter on Facebook Live, before taking his own life, Thai police say. The 21-year-old hanged his daughter, and then himself, at a deserted hotel in Phuket on Monday, reportedly after an argument with his wife. Facebook sent condolences to the family for the “appalling” incident and said that the content had now been removed. The company pledged a review of its processes after footage of a US killing stayed online for hours this month. The footage of the Thai killing had also been available on video sharing website 

Nnamdi Kanu denies rejecting bail, pledges to meet conditions in 48 hours

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12 minutes ago The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has denied a media report that he rejected the bail granted him on Tuesday by the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court. Mr. Kanu and three others, David Nwawuisi, Benjamin Madubugwu and Chidiebere Onwudiwe, are facing trial before the court on allegations of treason, among other charges. Mr. Kanu was granted bail on health grounds with 12 conditions attached to the bail by the presiding judge, Binta Nyako. Although the request for bail was by all four defendants, only Mr. Kanu’s bail was approved, with the listed conditions. There have since been media reports that Mr. Kanu rejected the bail because his co-defendants were not allowed bail. But in an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr. Kanu’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, said the report that his client rejected the bail was all rumours. “It’s all rumours. Were you not in court?” Mr. Ejiofor asked PREMIUM TIMES. “How could he have rejected the ba

BREAKING: Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu granted bail on health grounds

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Trending9ja247.blogspot.comNational 38 minutes ago The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been granted bail by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday. Kanu was granted bail on health grounds. The IPOB leader is also expected to provide three sureties one of whom must be a serving Senator, a Jewish religious leader and highly respected person, who own land anywhere in Abuja. The bail bond has been set at N100 million for each surety. Kanu was also ordered never to grant any interviews to the press, pending the outcome of his trial. He will not be seen in a gathering of more than 10 people. Justice Binta Nyako made it clear that Kanu’s bail will be revoked, if any of the orders are flouted. However, the other accused persons were denied bail. According to Justice Nyako, treasonable felony – the charges against them is a serious offence against the state.

Lagos demolishes Ishawo creeks, 13 arrested over deaths of Policemen and Army Captain

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Posted By: trending9ja247.blogspot.com : April 25, 2017 Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni who briefed journalists in Ishawo on the ongoing op­erations in the creeks by a combined team of the State Marine Police, the Spe­cial Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), mobile police­men and the men from the anti-kidnapping squad in coordination with the local vigilante group, said 13 sus­pected kidnappers have al­ready been arrested and are currently aiding the team to track down the remain­ing suspects still on the run. It would be recalled that two weeks ago, four police officers and an Army Cap­tain lost their lives after an ambush unleashed on them by suspected mili­tants in Ishawo area. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, while condoling with the families and loved ones of the departed of­ficers, had assured that ev­ery perpetrator directly or remotely linked to the das­tardly act would be brought to justice in the shortest possible time. Owoseni said that the G

Jega disappointed me – Goodluck Jonathan

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trending9ja247.blogspot.com Posted By: Osita Duru on: April 25, 2017 In: Breaking News , Nation , News , Nigeria No Comments Print Email Despite conceding the 2015 presidential election, former president Goodluck Jonathan was not comfortable with how it was handled by Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In an advance copy of ‘Against the Run of Play’, a book written by bestselling author Segun Adeniyi, former President Goodluck Jonathan said Jega disappointed him. “I was disappointed by Jega because I still cannot understand what was propelling him to act the way he did in the weeks preceding the election,” the former president said. tyle="font-size: 24px;">“As at the first week in February 2015 when about 40 percent of Nigerians had not collected their PVCs, Jega said INEC was ready to conduct an election in which millions of people would be disenfranchised.” Jonathan also said he had a meeting w

Why Apostle Suleman should go into acting, not preaching – Funmi Iyanda

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Trending9ja247.blogspot.com Entertainment 18 minutes ago Media Enterpreneur, Funmi Iyanda has reacted to claims by Apostle Suleman, that ancient Israelite King, David had many problems because his mother was a harlot. In a video already gone viral online, the General Overseer who is currently entangled in sex scandal said during a sermon on Sunday that David was conceived out of sin and struggled till he died because his mother was a harlot and was not married to his father. But while disagreeing with the controversial pastor, Funmi Iyanda said someone like Apostle Suleman would have abandoned preaching for acting , if only the creative industry had reached an advanced stage and fetching more money, describing Suleman as ‘Alawada Kerikeri.’ On her twitter page @funmilola, she wrote: “If only you people will develop the creative industries well well, “All these Alawada Kerikeri will leave politics and religion for feem ehn.”

Uriel Oputa talks “what do men really want’ in new episode of Dairy Session with Uriel

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Olori Supergal: Entertainment Trending9ja247.blogspot.com 18 minutes ago Ex  Big Brother Naija   housemate,  Uriel Oputa  shares her personal experience with men as she talks “what do men really want” in the latest episode of  ‘Dairy session with Uriel.’