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Singer, 9ice has finally reacted to the ban of his song, ‘Living Things’ by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) last week. In an interview with HipTV, the 'Gongo Aso' crooner said: “After the ban, there was another letter that the song was not banned. But I am thanking the NBC for the ban, because after the ban the song go blow so NBC I am releasing more songs soon that you guys will have to ban” Meanwhile, after the news emerged online that the NBC listed Olamide‘s “Wo” and “Wavy Level“; Davido‘s “Fall” and “If (Remix)“; and 9ice‘s “Living Things'' from being aired,  the Director of broadcast monitoring, NBC, Idachaba Armstrong released a statement to refute the report.

A British transgender teenager killed himself by hanging after his school banned him from changing his name. Leo Etherington, who was born Louise but revealed to his father he felt he had been born in the wrong body, killed himself at home in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, an inquest heard. The hearing was told that the 15-year-old committed suicide on an afternoon in May when his family believed he was revising for upcoming exams. According to his father, Martin Etherington, he said despite his son's anger at the school not letting him change his name, Leo had a supportive network of friends and family. 'The school had told him he had to be 16 to change his name. He said that he was angry with the school. I said we could wait until he was 16 and legally change his name then,' he said. Mr. Etherington, who's a single parent after his wife died of breast cancer in 2013, said in a statement that was read out in front of Assistant Coroner Alison McCormick that he was

Fellow Compatriots, I felicitate with you all, particularly the Muslim faithful, on the celebration of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. I congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters who are currently in Saudi Arabia to participate in the rites of the Hajj. From the outset, I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians who prayed for my recovery and have continued to extend their goodwill and support after my return to the country. Indeed your fervent and sincere prayers, which cut across religion, political and ethnic divides, has energised me to re-dedicate myself and this administration to the task of building a great Nigeria. On the joyous occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration, I appeal to all Nigerians to rise against the odds, keep our prejudices aside and strengthen the bonds of friendship and unity to keep our country together. For Muslims all over the world, this celebration is to commemorate the trials and triumph of Prophet (Abraham) Ibrahim. As we celebra

Dr. Ibe Kachichukwu - the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources and Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has given a Mid-Term review of the oil corporation. Where they started from after the past government, what they have been able to accomplish in two years, the challenges going forward.

SPECIAL RELEASE 31 August, 2017 UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN POST UTME SCREENING OF PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES FOR THE 2017/2018 ADMISSION This is to inform candidates who made the University of Ibadan their institution of first choice and scored 200 and above in the 2017 UTME that the University website will be open on Monday, 04 September, 2017 to Friday, 23 September, 2017 for the submission of their bio-data and SSCE/NECO results online through https://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng. The deadline for submission of bio-data / O/level results may not be extended. Therefore, any candidate whose bio-data are not submitted within the stipulated time will not be considered for Post-UTME Screening and for admission.  1. PAYMENT INSTRUCTION (a) Candidates are required to log-in to the Admission Portal (https://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng) using their Jamb Registration Number as their user name and their surname as their password e.g. 65345521EG OYEKANMI (Surname) Afolabi Mary. The screening fee h

Nigerian dancehall king Patoranking, best known for hits like “No kissing baby”, “Girlie O” and “My woman, my everything” is set to perform along side Tanzanian singer and songwriter Alikiba, who both made their debut on Coke Studio during last year’s season. Patoranking who was paired last year with Tanzania Singer Vanessa Mdee, spoke about their hot collaboration in Nairobi during the show’s recording, Patoranking said: “Big shout out to Coke Studio Africa for having me for a second time – the whole music making experience is always a beautiful experience. Imagine me with a legend like Alikiba? It’s a big one!”. His imagination is now a reality as he and Alikiba are paired to make music which will be produced by top Nigerian music producer Masterkraft. Coke Studio Africa brings artists from different countries and genres together each year, giving upcoming artists an opportunity to work with some of the best talents in the music industry. Its certain that we all have a breath-

                             The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is searching for two women police say dressed up as nuns and attempted to rob a bank in Pennsylvania on Monday. A surveillance image provided by WNEP shows two would-be bank robbers dressed as nuns as they attempted to rob Citizens Bank near Tannersville, WNEP reported. Police say the two women entered the bank and showed a gun to one of the tellers but another teller activated an alarm, which they believe could have scared off the would-be robbers. Both left the without taking anything, WNEP reported. It was unclear if the two fled the area on foot or in a vehicle, but the FBI is investigating the raid.

Operatives attached to Isiala-Ngwa North Division of the  Abia State Police Command arrested four teen members of the notorious ABC cult group The teenagers were arrested on August 20, during a raid on suspected criminal hideouts at Mbubo Nsulu Isiala-Ngwa North. The cultists, whose names are David Adieze, 18, Chinemere Isaac, 14, Chimezie Moses Francis, 17 and 19-year-old Okon Effiong Samuel were found in possession of one locally made Revolver pistol, 2 rounds of live ammunition and charms. Investigation is in progress. | 0 Comments Share this Story 1 Most Read Stories In one post, Olori Wurauola confirms her marriage crash and also called out the Ooni of Ife! What kind of unhappiness will make a woman divorce an Ooni? - Nigerians react  Disturbing video of a girl getting sexually assaulted by a gang of teenagers on a bus Remember the lady whose son walked down the aisle? Here is her story Shocking video trending online shows a Filipino maid being sex

Food consumption in Nigeria A nutritious, well- balanced diet – along with physical activity and refraining from smoking – is the foundation of good health. Healthy eating includes consuming high- quality proteins, carbohydrates, heart- healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and water in the foods you take in while minimizing processed foods, saturated fats and alcohol. Eating in this manner helps you maintain your body’s everyday functions, promotes optimal body weight and can assist in disease prevention. The nutrients in the foods you eat support the activities of day-to-day living, protect your cells from environmental damage and repair any cellular damage that might occur.  See more photos ..

England women’s football striker, Eniola Aluko has launched a further attack on the Football Association (FA), accusing the governing body of endorsing racism. According to her, she 's embarrassed and ashamed to be a participant of English women's football. Recall that last week, we reported that the Chelsea women's striker, who is the elder sister of Nigeria striker Sone Aluko, was dropped from the England team and paid £80,000 settlement to keep quiete after the women’s head coach Mark Sampson of subjecting herself and her Nigerian family to a ‘racist’ jibe about the ebola virus.  In an already deleted post, Eniola who won 102 caps and scored 33 goals for England wrote: I feel embarrassed and ashamed to be a participant of English women's football in this country at this time. And I know many others do too. — Eniola Aluko (@EniAlu) August 30, 2017 While in another post which still remains on her page, she said: At least we now know the FA'

A Uber driver, identified as Hammed Olojo, 31, was on Sunday afternoon restrained by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad on patrol of Third Mainland Bridge from jumping into the Lagoon. Olojo, who drove himself to the Third mainland Bridge in a Uber Toyota Corolla saloon car had written a short note and left it in the car when he was retrained by the officers who monitored him a while before walking up to him. Olojo, an ex – convict, drove the grey Corolla with the registration number EKY 312 ES belonging to Kalejaiye Oluwaseyi to the bridge before attempting to leap into the Lagoon. Questioned by RRS Commander, ACP Tunji Disu on why he contemplated suicide, Olojo explained that he was owing N10,000 in Court 3, Ikeja High Court and the owner of the vehicle N80,000:00. He stated that things have been difficult for him and that he had tried all possible means to survive with no success. Olojo disclosed that his wife persuaded him from going ahead with his plan but his mind was ma

This morning, former Queen of Ife, Olori Wuraola officially confirmed the end of her 17-month old marriage to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi in an Instagram post where she said 'The Ooni and I are No more' . Since the news broke, Nigerians have taken to social media and are reacting in different ways. There are those that are surprised and concerned...

The Lagos state commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni (right), has been replaced. The new police commissioner is Imohimi Edgar (left), a former Deputy Commissioner in Charge of Operations in the state. Fatai Owoseni, who served in the state for two years, will now report to the force headquarters in Abuja as the Commissioner of Police in Charge of Administration.

And the award for savagery goes to... D'banj! A fan thought he could call out D'banj and go free. He advised the music star to quit music because "going back to it is not really a good thing", but D'banj was not about to let that slide and he fired back with a reply that the young man will not forget in a hurry. Continue to see the exchange.

The notorious kidnap kingpin, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike alias Evans on Wednesday pleaded guilty to the kidnapping charges preferred against him. Evans and his five other accomplices were arraigned before a Lagos State High Court on two counts bordering on kidnap. Details later….

A sexy corps member of the NYSC has come under fire over a sultry outfit she rocked as she serves her fatherland in style. The above photos of a s*xy member of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) have emerged online and is generating mixed reactions and criticisms on social media over this sultry outfit the corps member rocked. The identity of the female corps member or where she is currently serving in the country, were not ascertained by TORI News as at the time of filing this report. Here are few comments of Instagram users we culled from a popular online platform

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan welcomed their second child, a girl on Monday. While they received congratulatory messages from all over the world, a Nigerian man named Amoo Joshua Oluwatimilehin had this dumb thing to say: "Why do you give birth to daughters alone, no one to inherit family name and your wealth will be for another surname. Marks' sperm is full of X"