Olu of Warri is dead.

OLU of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase II, may have passed on Friday, according to sources last night. Investigations together with online reports said the Olu recently suffered brain injury after a fall from the stairs of his residence in Warri.
He was also reported to have suffered stroke, and was due to undergo surgery at the Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos, where he was taken before he passed on.
His body, according to report may have been flown to Warri for commencement of relevant burial rites. Checks last night at the Olu’s palace in Warri confirmed the report, but said it was not official yet.

Dangote reduces cement price to boost consumption

Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest producer of the building material, cut prices in its home market of Nigeria in an attempt to boost cement consumption and compete with imports, Bloomberg reports.
The price cuts to its 3X cement brand by $30.23 (6,000 naira) per metric ton will still allow Dangote to achieve strong returns, said chief executive Onne van der Weijde in a statement on Thursday.

Warri refinery to resume operations by November.

Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) , Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has said that Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), Ekpan was shut down following the on-going maintenance and debunked the rumour that it was due to crude shortage.

China to reduce army, Marks 70 years of peace

Chinese President, Xi Jiping, yesterday, described his country as a major subject for peace in the world. The commendation came as the country marked the 70th anniversary of the victory over Japan in the second World War.

Grandmother gives birth to her Grandchildren.

According to Daily Mail, A 43-year-old woman has given birth to her own grandchildren. She successfully became a surrogate mother to twins on behalf of her infertile daughter. 

 

  She struck an extraordinary deal with her London-based daughter and son-in-law to help them become parents. But the birth will spark an outcry among religious groups and reignite the debate about the booming fertility industry.

Pres Buhari names deputy chief of staff, media aide for Osinbajo

Press statement from presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Rahman Adeola Ipaye as Deputy Chief of Staff and Mr. Laolu Akande as Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity) in the Presidency.The two new appointees will work in the Office of the Vice President.

Lagos Gov. Ambode Sacks LASTMA GM, Babatunde Edu, Appoints Braimoh

The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the removal of the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Engr, Babatunde Edu with immediate effect. He has been replaced by Bashir Braimoh.

Egyptian billionaire wants to buy an island to house refugees

Egypt’s 3rd richest man, Telecoms billionaire Naguib Sawiris, has disclosed that he plans to purchase an island off Italy or Greece and develop it to house hundreds of thousands of refuges fleeing from the conflict in Syria.

“Greece or Italy sell me an island, I’ll call its independence and host the migrants and provide jobs for them building their new country,” Sawiris said in a tweet on Tuesday that has since gone viral.

Naguib, who spoke to Agence France Press (AFP) after publishing his tweet, believes his idea is feasible and insists that he is serious about his proposition.

Miley Cyrus goes topless and masterbuates for "INTERVIEW" magazine's #MECAMPAIGN

Just when you thought Miley Cyrus couldn't get any more risqué, she did. This time by masturbating on FaceTime before the entire world. 

Cyrus, along with a gang of celebrities famous on social media for their selfies, posed for Interview magazine's September issue, which features a collection of selfies — curated by photographer Mert Alas — taken by actors, performers and models. 

Newlyweds Photobomed by Naked Bike Riders

Blair Delson and Ross Cohen were celebrating their big day last Saturday in Philadelphia when they were taken by surprised by approximately 3,000 uninvited guests.
 Turns out, the newlyweds had staged their official wedding photos on the course of the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride, which is an event that features exactly what its name implies:
A great deal of nude people riding bicycles.
"We saw them and I sprinted in my heels and my wedding gown and decided to get in on the action. We thought it was hilarious," Delson told The Associated Press, making it clear she and her new husband decided to go with the birthday suit-themed flow.
Added Joe Gidjunis of JPG Photography, who was behind the camera for this memorable set of pictures:
"I'm so grateful Blair and Ross embraced their adventurous spirit. Though they were joking about how, exactly, they would explain these pictures to their kids!"

Buhari tricked Tinubu to get power back to the North - Afenifere chieftain says

Afenifere chieftain and Chairman of the defunct Presidential Advisory Committee on National Conference, Senator Femi Okunrounmu says President Buhari tricked former Lagos state governor, Bola Tinubu to get into power. In an interview with Punch, Okunrounmu said it was naive of Tinubu to think he would become a kingmaker immediately Buhari becomes President of Nigeria.

Peter Okoye sends loving shoutout to wife as she turns a year older

Ghana's Former National Team Coach and first African to Play in Germany, Charles Gyamfi is Dead

Charles Kumi Gyamfi (1929 – 1 September 2015) was a footballer who was the first African player to play in Germany, when he joined Fortuna Düsseldorf in 1960.
After retiring as a player he became a coach, and career highlights include leading Ghana to the African Cup of Nations three times, making him the most successful coach in ACN history.This record has since been equalled by Egypt's Hassan Shehata.
In January 2008 he publicly lamented the modern obsession of players with money rather than the love of the game.He passed away in September 1st 2015.

Buhari, Nigerian President Or King Of The North? - By Femi Fani-Kayode

 In 418 B.C. Herodotus, the Greek philosopher who is known as the “father of history”, said “a man who does not know anything about the events that took place before he or she was born will remain forever a child.” Not only was he right but one must go a step further by saying that those who refuse to learn from their history are condemned to repeating its mistakes.

PHOTOS: Funke Akindele London Celebrity 39th Birthday Bash

Nollywod actress Funke Akindele on Sunday August 30th 2015 pulled in a host of colleagues and celebrities to celebrate her birthday party at Cokobar in London.

The birthday gurl danced the night away and was presented with a personalised 3 decker birthday cake. Funke, who became a household name in the film 'Jenifa' had a super 39th birthday bash.More photos after the cut.