17th Sep Newspaper Headlines from Nigeria

17th Sep Newspaper Headlines from Nigeria

1. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally announced his bid to seek the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 Lagos governorship election. He made his intention known on Sunday while addressing his supporters at City Hall, Lagos. The development means he will contest for the APC ticket against Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. The aspirant is the Managing Director of Lagos State Property Development Corporation, LSDPC, a parastatal under Lagos State Government and believed to…

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Trending family photo of Davido as a little boy, long before the 25-year-old became famous

Trending family photo of Davido as a little boy, long before the 25-year-old became famous

This is an interesting picture of Davido before the camera, lights, action fame and money which he is accustomed to today. The above is a trending family photo of Davido as a little boy, long before the 25-year old father of two ventured into music. Davido could be seen on the right-handside wearing an identical native dress with his family members while they posed for a picture with a new born. Davido has grown to…

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How Nigerian Man used 16 Phones to mastermind a $3m romance scam from a detention centre

How Nigerian Man used 16 Phones to mastermind a $3m romance scam from a detention centre

A Nigerian man accused of masterminding a $3 million email fraud scam from inside a detention centre has been arrested, Dailymail UK reports. Fisayo Oluwafemi allegedly ran the con from inside Sydney’s Villawood Detention Centre, where police seized 16 mobile phones, numerous SIM cards, identification information, and various electronic storage devices on Thursday. The 43-year-old is allegedly the ring leader of a crime ring that targeted not only businesses, but women looking for love, police…

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EFCC freezes 7 accounts belonging to the Adeleke Family, Davido reacts

EFCC freezes 7 accounts belonging to the Adeleke Family, Davido reacts

DMW boss Davido, has reacted to the report of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission allegedly freezing seven accounts belonging to the Adeleke Family. This development is coming days after Davido announced that he will be taking part in the campaigns for his Uncle. See post below: Reacting to the issue, and in response to a question raised by a fan, he wrote; “Make dem go Wells Fargo for ATL na”.

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Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun reportedly resigns

Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun reportedly resigns

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has reportedly resigned her appointment. Reports says it is not clear when the Minister submitted her resignation letter. Adeosun’s resignation is coming after an allegation that she forged her National Youth Service Corps certificate. DAILY POST had reported that Adeosun, who graduated from London East Polytechnic at the age of 22 in 1989, failed to comply with NYSC Act, which made it compulsory for every Nigerian graduate at home or abroad…

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Gunmen Invade Three Communities In Adamawa

Gunmen Invade Three Communities In Adamawa

Some gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have invaded three communities in Adamawa State, burning down many houses. The affected communities include Gon, Bolki and Nzomosu in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa. The lawmaker representing Numan Constituency in the National Assembly, Honourable Sodom Tayedi, told journalists on Friday that the gunmen invaded the area around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. She said the gunmen during the attack shot sporadically into the air and set houses ablaze,…

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Rihanna unfollows Cardi B on Instagram following clash with Nicki Minaj

Rihanna unfollows Cardi B on Instagram following clash with Nicki Minaj

Some social media eagle eyed fans have noticed that pop star, Rihanna has stopped following Cardi B on Instagram following the rapper’s fight with Nicki MInaj few days ago. And another check shows that Rihanna is still following Nicki Minaj so it’s probable that the “Work” singer is on Nicki Minaj’s side. About a week ago, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj got into it a fight while at the Harper’s Bazaar Icons party at The…

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R Kelly accused of sexually abusing and impregnating his 14 year old cousin

R Kelly accused of sexually abusing and impregnating his 14 year old cousin

Iconic Rhythm and Blues singer, R Kelly has been accused of sexually abusing and impregnating his 14 year old cousin – the superstar who has been accused in the past of being a pedophile is now being accused again by his own brother of impregnating his 14 year old cousin. In a recent interview, the singer’s brother claimed that the singer paid family members to come and clean his home. Carey Kelly claims that one such person…

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US Fans blasts Davido for canceling his tour over NYSC

US Fans blasts Davido for canceling his tour over NYSC

Davido’s US fans are not happy with him, following the sudden announcement that he’s canceled the remainder of his U.S. tour. Fans have dragged him, called him all sorts of names, and not forgetting to compare him with Wizkid. They took to his Instagram page to call out the singer. While some feel it’s because of the Osun state campaign for his Senator uncle, which is scheduled to hold from the 15th.. Others felt the NYSC…

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I’m afraid of failure and poverty – Funke Akindele says

I’m afraid of failure and poverty – Funke Akindele says

Award wining actress, Funke Akindele has come online to reveal her fears and she points out failure and poverty to be her major fears Funke made this known in an instagram question where she was asked by a fan what her greatest fear is and she revealed that she is afraid of failure and poverty. Akindele who has been in the industry for close to two decades and has steadily climbed the ladder of success…

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