Sharp Guy Sold Ebola.com Sold For $200,000

An unnamed internet real estate entrepreneur, who held on to Ebola.com for six years, has reportedly sold it for a whopping $200,000. The domain, which was originally owned by two Las Vegas entrepreneurs, Chris Hood and Jon Schultz has been sold toWeed Growth Fund, a company registered in Russia.

As part of the agreement, Schultz and Hood received 19,192 shares in Cannabis Sativa, Inc., a marijuana company owned by former New Mexico governor, Gary Johnson. Johnson – who is one of America’s highest-profile activists for decriminalization of marijuana, told the Albuquerque Journal that more research should be conducted into whether cannabis compounds can help fight Ebola.

Oscar Pistorius Prosecutors to Appeal his Manslaughter Verdict

Prosecutors will appeal the verdict and sentencing of Oscar Pistorius, officials have said, raising the prospect that his conviction for culpable homicide could yet be upgraded to murder. Nathi Mncube, a spokesman for South Africa’s national prosecuting authority, wrote on Twitter: “Oscar Pistorius judgment, NPA will be appealing both the conviction and sentence.”

Mncube said the next step is to file papers in court, adding: “The appeal on conviction is based on the question of law.”

There was a public outcry when Judge Thokozile Masipa found Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide – the South African equivalent of manslaughter – for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s day last year.

Stop the Discrimination of Nigerians over Ebola -President Jonathan

It's common knowledge that some Nigerians are being stigmatized in some countries, over Ebola. Some have been denied entry into some countries over the disease. Reacting to this development in a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to the President, Reuben Abati

"President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan said Monday in Abuja that he expects and hopes that Nigerians will no longer suffer discriminatory checks and stigmatization abroad now that the World Health Organisation has certified that the country is Ebola-free.

Speaking at an audience with the Foreign Ministers of Germany and France who called on him at the Presidential Villa, President Jonathan restated the Federal Government’s displeasure over the stigmatization of Nigerians by some countries after the Ebola virus entered Nigeria in July through a Liberian traveller.

FIFA To Ban Nigeria From Football

The world governing body overseeing association football around the world FIFA, has threatened to ban Nigeria from association football until her next congress which would hold next year May. This is as a result of the court verdict last week that ousted the new board of NFF led by Amaju Pinnick, the verdict was pursued by Chris Giwa who seems hell bent on becoming the head of football association in Nigeria.

The immediate consequence of this decision is that, Nigeria would not be allowed to play the rest of her matches to contest for slots in the proposed AFCON next year which in itself is having issues due to ebola virus disease.

The head of CAF claimed that FIFA almost truncated Nigeria's falcons from playing against Cameroon on saturday which we won, but had to plead with FIFA to allow the game go as scheduled and drop the hammer the incoming week which is today. The court case and decision must be withdrawn today to avoid FIFA's hammer.

Rapist Paraded At ''OAU'' Senate Building Today (Photo)

The official twitter handle of OAU students tweeted this pic above alleging he's a rapist caught within the school premises. More details Shortly

I don’t have s*x - Actress Halima Abubakar Drops Bombshell..Hmmm!

Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar took to her IG this morning to advice young girls about s*x. Just minutes later, one of her followers asked her a very personal question saying: "Yes o, Can you do without s*x?" and the actress replied: "I don’t have s*x bro.."

Watch 2face Idibia drops Nfana Ibaga Rmx Video

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of his debut Album "Face 2 Face", 2Face Idibia  has dropped a ‘Remix’ for  hit song, Nfana Ibaga. The  video features a cameo from Dbanj and was re-produced by OJB.. He is also releasing a new album titled “Rewind, Select and Update” as well as "Face 2 Face 10.0", a Kennis Music re-issue album, which contains 'new' bonus tracks.

President Jonathan with Bishop David Oyedepo Arriving Abuja this Morning from Israel

 President is back after his 2014 pilgrimage to Israel. More photos afetr the cut...

Nick Cannon donates his $2m(N359M) diamond shoes to charity! (Photos)

The actor and TV host donated The Most expensive foot wear to the St. Mary's Hospital for Children in Queens, New York. He Said.,

"I want to keep this children's hospital going. It's one of the oldest children hospitals in New York. You got there and it puts everything into perspective. You see all that they are going through and that they can still have a smile on their faces. I get so much out of it. I'm glad to do this."

Heartbreaking! Pretty Female Fighter who killed over 100 ISIS terrorists 'Captured & beheaded.' (Photo)

The young woman, who went by the pseudonym "Rehana" became a symbol of the Kurdish resistance movement when  journalist Pawan Durani tweeted a picture of her giving a peace sign and tweeted, "Rehana has killed more than 100 ISIS terrorists in Kobane."

The photo went viral, receiving more than 5,000 retweets. But sadly, social media has been filled with reports that she was captured and killed by ISIS after gruesome pictures began circulating on Twitter of an Isis fighter purportedly holding aloft her head..9News reports.

More than 10,000 women have joined the forces to battle ISIS. Just last month, a brave female fighter strapped herself with explosives and surrendered to ISIS, only to blow herself up killing dozens.

Aw! Father Finally Reunite With Children Abandoned For 8 Years (Photos)

Emotions ran wild on Friday when Segun Adepegba, the father of the three children abandoned in a boarding school in Abule-Iroko, in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, finally reunited with his children.

Adepegba, who visited Solid Rock Model College where they had been abandoned for eight years, was locked in a tight embrace with his children, promising never to leave them again. Adepegba told his children, “I am sorry for leaving you, Titi, Seun and Seyi. I am really very sorry. I have missed you all so much. I will not leave you again.”

Many were greatly moved as father and children bonded in what they described as “a mystery and a miracle.” Last week, PUNCH Metro had exclusively reported the story of the abandoned children, Seun, 14, Titilola 13, and Seyi 10.

"Chibok Girls Will Be Released Today" - Boko Haram Announces

The Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, has announced that the kidnapped Chibok girls would be released unfailinly on Monday, 27 October, 2014. Making the announcement on Friday, 24 October, 2014, was the self acclaimed secretary General of Boko Haram, Mallam Danladi Ahmadu, who also stated that the sect’s ceasefire agreement with the Federal Government is still on course.

Ahmadu, who spoke in the Hausa service of the Voice of America VOA, added that the final meeting between the Boko Haram and the Nigerian government has been scheduled for Monday in Ndjamana, Chad. He informed that the meeting would be supervised by the Chadian leader, Idris Derby.

According to Ahmadu, the enlarged meeting has been fixed for the weekend to prepare ground for the Monday meeting with the Federal government. On the latest kidnap of over 40 women and girls in the border villages between Adamawa and Borno states, Ahmadu stated that they are not aware of the attacks.

Another Day in the Life of Chika Ike (Photos)

Chika Ike shared more breathtaking photos from Istanbul,Turkey. See more pix after the cut...

Nigeria Ranked 31st Most Corrupt Country By Transparency International

According to Transparency International, Nigeria occupies the 31st place in the ranking of world corrupt countries. According to Leadership, which refers to the Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 released by the organization, 177 countries are ranked, from most corrupt (index 0) to the least corrupt (index 100). Nigeria received 25 scores.

Best results go to Denmark, New Zealand, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Singapore, Switzerland, Netherlands, Australia, Canada (all above 80). No African country got into the “best top” 17, however they dominate the “worst top” 10.

Sammie Okposo Bags South's Africa's Biggest Gospel Awards Nomination

Popular Nigeria gospel artiste Sammie Okposo has been nominated in this year’s Best of Africa category at the biggest South-Africa gospel music awards, SABC Crown Music Awards. Okposo is the only Nigerian artiste nominated for the awards and in same category with four other revered African gospel artistes, Frank Chimpazi, Shongwe & Khuphuka, Saved Group and Seapour N. The awards  which is in its seventh year will be held at ICC Arena, Durban on 23 November 2014.

Speaking concerning his nomination, Sammie said the nomination came as shock because he was not expecting it. “Firstly, all thanks to God for his grace and excellent spirit. He is the only one that blesses a man and lifts him up. I’m grateful for the nomination but for me it means more hard work.
Many years after I won the Kora Awards Best Gospel Artiste in Africa, my works are still much in demand and here is another nomination as the Best of Africa Gospel Artiste. It’s an honour”.

The organisers also announced that Sammie Okposo will be performing at the event scheduled for November 23, 2014 Durban ICC Arena in South-Africa.

Captain Murdered By Crew Members On-Board (Photo)

The Nigerian police is currently investigating the brutal murder of a senior captain of ORC Fishing and Food Processing Limited located at Kirikiri Phase 2, Apapa, Lagos. The deceased, identified as Captain Aiyenumelo Felix of Nigeria Marine Navy, was allegedly killed by his crew members on board, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 in the Atlantic Ocean, within Nigeria’s territorial waters.

Although details surrounding the death of Aiyenumelo Felix are still sketchy, it was gathered that the mutilated body of the captain was found by another vessel two days after he was declared missing by crew members, with an iron anchor tied on his neck.

When the remains of the late captain arrived the company’s operational base at Kirikiri phase 2, blood was still gushing out of the bloated body, which had several deep cuts on the head and hands, suggesting that he must have been murdered before he was thrown into the waters.

We Will Support Any Candidate For Lagos Governorship Who Will Allow Hijab In Schools - Muslim Group

Joint Muslim Forum pledged support to any candidate for Lagos governorship, who will allow wearing hijab in public schools. Earlier this month, Lagos High Court upheld the ban by the state government on wearing hijab, despite the protest launched by Muslim students near the office of governor Babatunde Fashola.

The Muslim group revived the issue on Thursday, October 23, having released the press statement in reaction to the High Court judgement. One of the key points reads:

“We have resolved to give our votes to any candidate from any political party who is ready to grant us religious freedom.”

See the full press statement below...

“People Don’t Believe I Am A Lagosian” - Desmond Elliot

For some months now, many Nollywood stars and entertainers have been revealing their intention to join politics. And among them is Desmond Elliot who has declared his intention to represent Surulere constituency in Lagos State House of Assembly under APC. Desmond had shocked a lot of Nigerians and was mocked for it when he added “Olusola” to his campaign name.

A few days ago, he released his campaign poster and manifesto for his House of Assembly ambition and here's what he has to say about people not knowing he had Yoruba blood in his veins.

Speaking with City People, Desmond said:

“I am from Lagos state. My father is from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island but my mother is from Delta state. I refer to myself as being a Pan-African. People don’t believe I am a Lagosian because I seldom act in Yoruba movies. And I didn’t include the Shola in my name. Then because my surname is also English, many couldn’t differentiate which made people confused of where exactly I am from. I am very detribalised. People of my constituency know my story and know where I come from. I have always used Shola in my primary school days. I went to Air Force Primary School in Plateau and later attended St John’s College, both in Jos. I proceeded to Lagos State University where I studied Economics and graduated in 2003.″

Sad! Captain of South Africa’s national team Senzo Meyiwa Shot Dead

Captain of South Africa’s national team, Senzo Meyiwa has been shot dead according to multiple sources in South Africa. Although details are still sketchy, the Orlando Pirates Goalkeeper was shot dead early Sunday morning. His death has since been confirmed by the South African Football Association (SAFA).

SAFA spokesperson Dominic Chimhavi confirmed the death of 27-year-old according to Super Sport. Meyiwa who also captains Orlando Pirates still played yesterday,  on Saturday at Orlando stadium in their Telkom Knockout 4-1 quarterfinal win over Ajax Cape Town. Photo: Wilkisky/BackpagePix

I didn’t ask Amaechi for Rivers money -Patience Jonathan cries

Mrs. Patience Jonathan, wife of the President, cried out on Sunday over comments that were credited to the Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi that she asked him to share the state’s funds with her.

Amaechi had while speaking in Port Harcourt at the joint graduation of the students of the University of Ibadan and pioneer graduates of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, on Saturday was quoted as saying that his problem with Mrs. Jonathan started` after he rejected her demand.

“I refused to give them money in Abuja because if I do that, I won’t be able to carry out any development project or finish the road from Rumuolumeni to Rumuepirikom. 

“The quarrel between me and the wife of the President is because she said I should bring your money, Rivers people, money and share with her,” the governor said.

Uche Jumbo and her Baby Bump attend Movie Premiere in Houston (Photos)

The last time she posed with Monalisa Chinda at a movie Premiere, many doubted she was pregnant. She is indeed pregnant and is rocking her bump with style. She was at the Premiere of "The Other Side" Shining bright! More pics after the cut...

"Be Prepared To Pay Our Dues"-Armed Robbers Write Lagos Residents (Photo)

Residents of Onimaba, College Bus stop, Ikotun Road, Igando, Lagos have been living in fear since last week Thursday when a letter purportedly written by armed robbers circulated their streets.

The letter, numbering about 20 was typed on an A4 paper and scattered on the streets, was noticed by residents as they woke up on Thursday morning.

The letter reads,

“Be prepared, be prepared, be prepared. Our dues must be paid this festive season. Nobody can stop us as we can strike at any time. Only enough money can save your life.To be forewarned is to be fore-harmed. We have warned you in this area, and if you have ears, you ought to hear."

Three more kidnap buildings demolished in Anambra state (Photos)

Anambra state government over the last few weeks have demolished 3 buildings located at Aguleri and Umuleri, Anambra East LGA, which were used to keep kidnap victims. The buildings include a four room bungalow at Ararite Aguleri owned by a man from Umuobanam but used by his caretaker, one Jude Onu from Imo State and his gang. Other kidnap gangs were said to have used the building as hideout while negotiating for ransom.

Another building which belonged to late businessman Ozoemena Egwuatu but was used by his nephew, one Ejima Nwandu for kidnap activities, was demolished at Umuatulu, Umurueri. The government said they've embarked on the demolition and arrest of kidnappers in a bid to ensure a  crime-free yuletide season in the state. See more photos after the cut...