Oro Festival Kick Starts Ooni Of Ife's Final Rites

The anxiety surrounding the demise of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, has continued to heighten as worshippers of Oro began the annual festival in the ancient town on Friday night. Oro is a deity worshipped across Yoruba land, which forbids the womenfolk from going outdoors in the night during the period of its festival. Although, sources in Ife told our correspondent that the festival, scheduled to commence on Friday night had nothing to do with the demise of the Ooni, the public believe otherwise.

Nigerians Groan As Petrol Sells Above N110 Nationwide

Millions of Nigerians are complaining as petrol sells above N110 and queues by motorists continue to grow across the country. This is against an official price of N87 per litre as the Federal Government subsidises Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) with N45.28 on every litre, according to latest figure from the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency.

Plane Crashes Into Hampshire Car Dealership

Three passengers and the pilot of a Saudi-owned private jet have died after the aircraft crashed into a car auction near Farnborough, Hampshire. The small private jet overshot the runway at Blackbushe Airport on the Hampshire-Surrey border, before ploughing into the neighbouring car auction site, destroying at least 15 cars.

President Buhari Appoints Kari Commissioner For Insurance

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday appointed Alhaji Mohammed Kari as the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive of the National Insurance Commission. Kari replaces Mr. Fola Daniel.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the appointment, which is for a term of four years in the first instance, takes effect from Friday, July 31 2015.

Kcee Spotted With Akon In Lagos (PHOTOS)

The singer who shared these photos on Instagram wrote “It’s a done deal.” Kcee met with Akon last night in Lagos. More pictures after cut:

Hilarious Meek Mill Memes (PHOTOS)

A lot of people seem disappointed in the diss track released by Meek Mill against Drake. Many Fans, celebrities and top accounts took to social media to express their disappointment. More pictures after cut:

Tiwa Savage Sends Thankful Message To Her Fans

Savage who delivered her son in New Jersey on 22, July, is beside herself with excitement.
The new mum also took time out to appreciate everyone for their prayers and well wishes.She wrote on Instagram,

Toke Stuns On The Latest Issue Of Complete Fashion

Toke Makinwa covers the new issue of Complete Fashion magazine. She made reference to her marriage with Maje Ayida in her Instagram caption.She shared the cover photo and wrote “Guess who????

Caitlyn Jenner Steps Out In Style (PHOTO)

Caitlyn Jenner stepped out looking all chicky in a black jumpsuit and a sweetheart cut neckline as she dined at actress Eva Longoria’s restaurant, Beso in Hollywood yesterday.

Photos From Joke Silva's Mum Funeral

Photos from the funeral mass of Dr. (Mrs) Marianne Abimbola Silva, the mother of veteran actress Joke Silva which held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos yesterday July 30th. Guests at the funeral mass included former Interim president, Ernest Shonekan and wife of former Ekiti state governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi. Dr Abimbola Silva died peacefully on July 19th. More pictures after cut:

EFCC Begins Investigation Into Chime’s Administration

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced earnest investigations into the administration of Sullivan Chime of Enugu State. An operative of the commission said on Thursday that the EFCC investigation was in response to several petitions written by indigenes of Enugu State about the financial operations of the previous administration in the state. It was stated that EFCC operatives were engrossed in moves to verify allegation of funds misappropriation involving a huge amount of money.

59 Captives Rescue From Boko Haram

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, has said that the troops of the 151 Task Force Battalion rescued a total of 59 civilians held by members of the Boko Haram sect on Thursday. Usman said that the 59 civilians were rescued during a raid on Kashingeri, Wale Kushingoro terrorists’ camp, where the captives were held by the Boko Haram.

D'banj To Hold Koko Garri Competition, Slams Haters!

D'banj took to Instagram to slam haters of his Koko Garri business and he used the opportunity to inform his fans about his garri competition.
D'banj wrote on Instagram:

Terrence Howard Sued By Ex-Wife For Alleged Vicious Beating Her

Terrence Howard’s ex-wife has filed a lawsuit, claiming he beat her within an inch of her life. According to her, she and Terrence were at a rental house in Costa Rica in 2013 when they began arguing and he grabbed her by the neck, pushed her against the bathroom wall and began strangling her.

Mote Abebe Shows Off Her Sexy Bod By The Beach (PHOTO)

Moet Abebe took to Instagram this beautiful Thursday afternoon  to show off her sexy body, The Soundcity VJ added another year yesterday and is currently on vacation. Moet announced she was engaged several months back but we are wondering, where is the ring? 

2Face Kick Starts 2015 Star Music Trek

Benue, the food basket of the nation is set for the most notable concert to hold in the state this year as Star, Nigeria’s iconic lager resumes the 2015 Star Music Trek on Saturday August 1 at the IBB Square in Makurdi. Headline acts billed to perform include local boy turned international megastar 2Face, MI, Faze, Yemi Alade, KCee and Runtown. Gbenga Adeyinka is also set to MC the mega concert with Tony Blaze and DJ Neptune on the wheels. Speaking on the upcoming concert tagged #MakurdiRocks! Benue State homeboy 2Face remarked, “This is where it all began for me so obviously it’s a highly emotional experience. It’s a bit like a homecoming and I can’t wait to get in front of the crowd in my home state and show them some of the love they have showed me. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to perform for my people at home on such a large national platform. Credit to Star Lager.”

Major General Abbah Named New Head Of Multinational Force On Boko Haram

Nigeria has named a general to lead the new multinational task force to fight Boko Haram Islamists, the military said on Thursday. Major General Iliya Abbah, who previously commanded military operations in the oil-rich Niger Delta, will head the new force, Nigerian military spokesman Major General Chris Olukolade said. The 8,700-strong Multi-National Joint Task Force, drawing in Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Benin, is expected to be more effective than the current alliance in the battle to end Boko Haram’s six-year insurgency that has claimed some 15,000 lives. Abbah was until his new appointment the military secretary in the army, Olukolade added.

Thousands Evacuated As Cyclone Set To Hit Bangladesh

A cyclone set to hit the Bangladesh coast later Thursday has already killed three people and forced the evacuation of thousands from mainly poor fishing communities, police and other officials said.
Cyclone Komen, forming in the Bay of Bengal, has destroyed dozens of makeshift homes on Bangladesh’s southernmost point of Saint Martin’s island as it moves towards the coast, local police chief Ataur Rahman said.

eGist Features: D'Banj #TBT #THROWBACKTHURSDAY (PHOTO)

A blast from the past! The picture was taken at the 2007 Headies awards where the musician performed in nothing but that towel on stage, drawing huge inspiration from the legendary Fela Kuti .  D’Banj took his performances to a whole new level, as well as his style.... Eight years already how time flies. Another picture after cut:

Charles Novia Writes On Timaya's Alleged Rape Scandal

Nollywood director Charles Novia has written about Timaya's recent alleged rape scandal, and has also penned his advice to the music star who recently had a baby girl. In article titled ‘They Call Him Timaya; “Getting Down” Higher’, Charles Novia who doubles as a social critic these days comments on Timaya's latest controversial story. You can read his article below;

India Executes Plotter Of 1993 Mumbai Bombings

A  man convicted of taking part in India’s worst-ever attack, the 1993 bombings in Mumbai, has been hanged, Indian TV stations reported. India’s president and Supreme Court rejected last-ditch pleas to stay the execution of Yakub Memon over his role in the bombings, clearing the way for him to be hanged early on Thursday morning.
He was executed on his 53rd birthday at Nagpur jail in the western state of Maharashtra, according to the NDTV and CNN-IBN news channels.

Kunle Afolayan Appointed As The Ambassador For Air France

Award Winning Producer and actor, Kunle Afolayan has just Bagged a mouthwatering deal as the ambassador for popular commercial flight company, Air France.The deal was finalized today, possibly in south Africa where the Actor currently is for the African International Film Festival.
He shared the news with his fans on his Instagram page saying

eGist Features: Omotola Jolade Ekeinde #WCW #WOMANCRUSHWEDNESDAY

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde born 7th  February 1978 is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model of an Ondo descent from Lagos, Nigeria. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, the leading actress has appeared in 300 films, selling millions of video copies. After receiving numerous high-profile awards, launching a music career, and amassing an enviable fan base, the press has revered the Screen Nation 'Best Actress' as The "African Magic". She is the first African celebrity to receive over 1 million likes on her Facebook page.

Newly Appointed Service Chiefs Would Be Screened On Thursday – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, said on Wednesday that the newly appointed service chiefs would be screened during plenary on Thursday by 11am. The Senate president, who did not explain whether the screening would be done in either closed or open session, urged members to be seated on time in order to effectively do justice to the assignment before them. President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter, seeking the confirmation of the upper chamber for the appointment of new service chiefs, was read by Saraki on Tuesday.

Nigerian-Born Australian Arrested For Allegedly Importing Drugs

A Nigerian-born Australian man will appear in a Sydney court on Wednesday after allegedly importing 30 kilograms of methamphetamine in skipping ropes, dresses, air compressor units and engine parts. Australian authorities executed search warrants in Sydney’s west on Tuesday following a four-month investigation in which Australian Border Force officers intercepted consignments, allegedly addressed to the man, among others, which contained methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice”.

APC Will Reunite, Wounds Will Heal - Chief John Odigie-Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said that the process of healing and reuniting will begin as the party scaled one of its major hurdles.
Odigie-Oyegun said this in a telephone interview with newsmen after the news of the announcement of Femi Gbajabiamila as the Majority Leader, House of Representatives, broke in Abuja.
He said: ”I want to commend the Speaker and his colleagues for their sense of patriotism.
”It is my hope and expectation that the wounds will now be totally healed, that the APC family will now reunite fully as one,” Odigie-Oyegun said.

Court Rejects Moves To Stop Saraki

A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a prayer by five senators opposed to the emergence of Bukola Saraki as the Senate President to stop the upper legislative chamber from constituting its standing and ad hoc committees. The five plaintiffs in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/651/2015 – Senators Abu Ibrahim, Kabir Marafa, Ajayi Boroffice, Olugbenga Ashafa and Suleiman Hunkuni – made the request in an ex parte application which was moved by their lawyer Chief Mamman Osuman (SAN), on Tuesday.

Internet Breaker; Any Difference Between Khloe Kardashian's Real & Photoshopped Shots???

Real &Photoshopped

Ooni of Ife Passes on at the Age of 85

Huhuonline.com gathered late Tuesday night that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, is dead. He died at the age of 85 .

Gbajabiamila Emerges House Majority Leader

Yakubu Dogara, the speaker‎, made the announcement on the floor of the green chamber on Tuesday. He also announced Buba Jibrin as the deputy house leader, Alhassan Doguwa as the chief whip, and Pally Iriase deputy chief whip.

NIDO Plans Fund Raising For Boko Haram Victims

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation has said it would soon initiate an appeal fund to assist Boko Haram victims. The Chairman, Board of Trustees of NIDO, Dr. George Manuwuike, said this on Tuesday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. Manuwuike said the organisation had perfected plans to raise fund for a number of projects to assist Nigerians in need.

1,800 Migrants Rescued Off Italy, 13 Bodies Recovered

More than 1,800 migrants have been picked up in the Mediterranean and 13 bodies recovered as the exodus from north Africa by boat endures, Italy’s coast guard said Tuesday. Vessels taking part in EU border security operation Triton rescued the migrants from their rickety boats in five separate operations on Monday, following the arrival in Sicily on Saturday of 1,300 migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa and Syria.

Dance Hall King OSHO Drops Hot New Single "Carry Go"

Rapper/dancehall artiste OSHO, drops his new single titled "Carry Go", Produced by former Sony BMG Malaysia producer, Cardi black.The song was also mixed and mastered by Afrobeats Number 1 sound engineer Suka sound. The song "Carry Go" itself is a very sweet & melodious track with a fusion of African dancehall and well blended Rap.

Gaddafi’s Son Sentenced To Death

A court in Libya has sentenced Col Muammar Gaddafi’s son, Saif al-Islam, and eight others to death over war crimes linked to the 2011 revolution. More than 30 close associates of the deposed leader were on trial, accused of suppressing protests during the uprising.

Fayose Approves N119m Car Loan For Ekiti Workers

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has approved the disbursement of a sum of N119m as car loans to 623 workers in the state public service. The state Commissioner for Finance, Chief Toyin Ojo, disclosed this in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Ministries, Departments and Agencies got N82,120,000 while Parastatals and Agencies got N36.80 million.

Empire Costars, Grace Gealey (boo boo kitty) and Trai Byers (Andre )Are Engaged!

 

Love is in the air for Empire costars Grace Gealey and Trai Byers! The actors are reportedly engaged after Trai, 32, popped the question to Grace while celebrating her 31st birthday on July 26 in Chicago. So romantic!  “He surprised her on her birthday,” a source tells Us Weekly. “He popped the question and she was totally surprised and elated. She can’t stop looking at the ring! They celebrated all night.” This is so sweet! Trai and Grace celebrated the engagement and her birthday with their costars. While an official announcement has yet to be made, both Trai and Grace gushed their love for one another on Instagram.

New Well Drilling Moves Lagos Closer To First Oil

 The possibility of first oil from the Aje shallow-water field offshore Lagos this year has received a significant boost with the commencement of drilling on the Aje-5 production well on the Oil Mining Licence 113. The Aje-5 well is part of the first phase of a two-phase development plan for the field.

The well is being drilled with the Saipem Scarabeo 3 semi-submersible drilling rig, Panoro Energy, one of the joint partners involved in the Aje field development, said in a statement on Monday.

The firm said, “Following drilling, the Aje-5 well will be completed as a subsea oil production well.

“The drilling and completion for Aje-5 is expected to take approximately 70 days. Following this, the rig will be used to re-enter the existing Aje-4 well to complete it as a second Cenomanian subsea oil production well.”

US Officials Told Us Jonathan’s Minister Stole $6bn —Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday, said the Peoples Democratic Party government of former President Goodluck Jonathan had destroyed the country. Oshiomhole, who was on the entourage of President Muhammadu Buhari to the United States, said Nigeria had in Buhari a President who talked with confidence unlike “a President that is blabbing and is not sure of what the issues are.”

​SERAP Sues JAMB, Unilag Over Admission Cut-Off Marks

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and the University of Lagos to court over “outrageous cut-off marks decisions”.
 JAMB had pegged university admission cut-off mark nationwide at 180, but Unilag said students who scored lower than 250 stand no chance of being admitted to any of its programmes. SERAP is seeking an order stopping JAMB, Unilag and others from implementing the 250 score benchmark.

WAEC To Withhold 19 States Results Over Debts

Hundreds of candidates who sat for the May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination may not have their results released in the next two weeks, the West African Examinations Council has announced. No fewer than 19 states of the federation owe the council about N4bn examination registration fees.

Khloe Kardashian Puts Her Massive Behind On Full Dispay On The Cover Of Complex Magazine (PHOTOS)

Khloe Kardashian has got no chill whatsoever on the cover of Complex Magazine WOW! The beautiful reality star decided to show off her sexy side on the cover of complex magazine August/ September issue, The beauty also took time to share juicy details about not just her family and her relationship with French Montana ,both also about  Amber Rose and Tyga.

No One Did Cocaine At Kendall And Kylie Jenner's Party - Khloe Kardashian

The outspoken reality star is slamming claims that people were doing cocaine at Kendall and Kylie Jenner's less-than-average graduation party. The rumors arose after an Instagram of the 31-year-old twerking went viral. In the video, a man can be seen in the frame taking an unknown substance out of a small container with his finger and putting it in his mouth , "You guys will make up anything," Khloe tweeted. "No! No one was doing coke at a graduation in broad day light with teenagers and 15 production cameras! We aren’t as wild as you want to believe."

Nigerian Defence Academy Threatens MI And Charass

Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna, took to twitter this morning and  they posted this photo of MI and singer Charass wearing their camouflage uniforms and wrote that the ' we have noticed u! And the arm of bars must prevail'. Hunmmm Trouble? 

Ice T And Coco Confirm Pregnancy News

Coco, 36, and Ice-T, 57, are expecting their first child together, This morning the couple confirmed the happy news via Twitter.  "Oh s--t! The news is out. YES. We"re having a baby. We announced it on the Ice&Coco Talk Show taping Friday.. That show will air August 3rd," Ice-T wrote.

Britain's Fattest Man Carl Thompson Dies At 33 (PHOTOS)

Carl Thompson, who weighed 65 stone dies at 33.He was found dead at his flat in Dover, Kent last month after spree-eating for years following the death of his mother. Mr Thompson was completely bedbound in the run-up to his death and often consumed 10,000 calories a day spending thousands of pounds a year on fast food. He spent £22,000 on takeaways in six years Mr Thomrpson’s funeral was held earlier this month.His coffin was more than twice the size of a regular casket. More pictures after cut:

"I Haven’t Been in Church For Almost 15 Years" - Chris Brown

Chris Brown shared his thoughts on Instagram with his fans on Instagram yesterday, July 26, 2015.

Chris wrote “I really wanna take this time to thank God for everything he’s done for me over the years. The lessons and my personal mistakes I’ve experienced. I’ve done a lot in this short time I’ve been on this earth. I’m 26 but i feel 46 and I understand a lot more as a man and a father. Before I left the states for this tour run I was able to go to church. I haven’t been in almost 15 years.

Police Find Body In Search For Missing Seven Years Old schoolboy

Police searching for a missing seven-year-old who vanished from a park where he had been playing with friends have found a body. Conley Thompson had not been seen since last night, when he set off for home after meeting friends in Locke Park in Barnsley. His disappearance prompted a huge police search, but this morning officers revealed that they had discovered a body at a building site, not far from Conley's home in the Worsbrough area of the town. South Yorkshire police said a child's body was found at approximately 8.30am and although formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be that of Conley.

Removal Of Fuel Subsidy Unacceptable – Sen. Shehu Sani

Sen. Shehu Sani (APC- Kaduna Central) on Sunday said removal of fuel subsidy was unacceptable because it would lead to untold hardship to the common man. Sani said this in Kaduna during a courtesy visit to former Governor of defunct Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, at his residence.
According to him, I am from a civil rights movement, we struggle against the removal of oil subsidy.
” I remain so, I believe that fuel needs to be subsidised from the very fact that if it is removed, it will lead to untold hardship for the common man.“Most importantly, we need to get our refineries back on track, we also need to ensure that fraudulent companies and personalities do not exploit our position on subsidy to defraud the nation.”

#eGistFeatures: Dj Xclusive #MCM #MANCRUSHMONDAY

Yeeppyyy!!! Our man crush of the week is DJ Xclusive! Rotimi Alakija (born on the 16th of October), better known as DJ Xclusive, is a British Nigerian disc jockey, record producer and recording artist. Rotimi Alakija was born in the UK to Nigerian parents. At an early age, he moved back to Nigeria to pursue a high school education at King's College, Lagos. Rotimi Alakija moved back to the UK to study Physics and Computer Science at Reading University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree. He later studied Financial Computing at Brunel University. DJ Xclusive started his professional disc jockey career in 2003 by performing at various night clubs, including Aura Mayfair, Penthouse, Funky Buddha and Jalouse. During the course of his career, DJ Xclusive has performed with acts like Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Mario Winans, Brick and Lace, Nas and Fat Joe.

Baale's Son And 9 Others Arrested Over Lagos Hotelier’s death

The Baale of Temidire Alagbado, Chief Nojeem Abioye, his son, and nine others have been arrested in connection with the murder of Alhaji Olatunji Rasaq, alias Alaso, who was killed penultimate Monday in Alagbado area of Lagos. As at Friday, 11 suspects, including the Baale, Chief Abioye, and his son, who were detained over the weekend, were still being interrogated at the State Department of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence, SDCII, Yaba.