EDIDIONG'S PUBLIC DIARY: December 2019

Monday 30 December 2019

British woman found guilty of lying that she was gang raped while on a working holiday in Ayia Napa

A British woman has been found guilty of lying that she was gang raped by a group of Israeli teenagers while on a working holiday in Ayia Napa, a Mediterranean resort town on the

Sophia Momodu and daughter, Imade, fly with Davido to Ghana for a mini holiday and attend his music engagement

Controversial monarch, the Oluwo Of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has reacted to insinuations that he treated his Jamaican estranged wife, Queen Chanel Chin, badly in their marriage that has now ended.

Police arrest 2 men in military camouflage for hijacking petrol tanker in Lagos

Two members of a gang which allegedly hijacked a truck carrying 40,000 litres of petrol have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.

Joint team of Customs and Army officers allegedly break into shops in Yaba to allegedly confiscate okirika (video)

'Stop rejecting gunshot victims' - Lagos State warns hospitals

The Lagos State Government has strongly appealed to all health care providers, including public and private health facilities operating in the State to stop the trend of rejecting gunshot victims and other trauma patients on the excuse of requiring a police report or the need to provide evidence of funds before commencing treatment.

Between Atiku Abubakar and his son Mustapha after Chelsea and Arsenal

Sowore: 'You can’t release anyone on compassionate grounds' - Femi Falana fires back at AGF Malami

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said Abubakar Malami, minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation, does not possess the constitutional power to release anyone on compassionate grounds.

Female producers also demand sex from actors for movie roles - Actor Olusola Michael

Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Olusola Michael has revealed that actors are also victims of sex for movie roles pressure.

Goodluck Jonathan visits soldier injured during gunmen’s attack at his Bayelsa home

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife Patience on Sunday December 29, visited a soldier who was injured during the gunmen attack at his residence in Otuoke, Bayelsa state.

Anna Banner deactivates her Instagram account after sharing loved up photo with Flavour

Anna Banner has deactivated her Instagram account hours after she shared a loved up photo with her baby daddy, Flavour.

Last time I stepped into a bank for transaction was in 1985 – Pastor Tunde Bakare

The Senior Pastor of Latter Rain Ministry, Tunde Bakare has revealed that the last time he stepped into a bank for any transaction was in 1985.

The Pastor who spoke on the topic 'A Healthy, Robust Heavenly Bank Account', also disclosed that other times he stepped into a banking hall would be to sanctify a new branch.

Lady narrates how her uncle escaped from kidnappers in police uniform in Delta

RMD and wife, Jumobi Mofe Damijo celebrate 19th wedding anniversary

Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo and his wife Jumobi are marking their 19th wedding anniversary.

Brazilian football star Hulk reveals he is now dating the niece of his ex-wife after their divorce

Former Brazil international, Hulk, has revealed he is now dating the niece of his ex-wife Iran Angelo de Souza after their divorce.

In the spirit of Detty December, characterised by concerts and shows all over Nigeria, Megan Thee Stallion performed live at the Flytime Music Festival in Lagos earlier this week.

2018 was the year of fintech startups in Nigeria, especially with respect to funding activities as well as prominent industry moves and regulations.

culled from techpoint

Game of Thrones actor Andrew Dunbar found dead at home

Hollywood actor, Andrew Dunbar, best known for his work on Game of Thrones, has been found dead at his Belfast, Ireland home on Christmas Eve.

Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal 'sues the club over claims they owe him £2million in unpaid bonuses'

Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal has sued his own club over claims they owe him £2million in bonuses from last season.

Juliet Ibrahim has unveiled a new strategy she will be taking up in 2020 when she starts getting serious with anyone.

Shina Peller's nightclub, Club Quilox has been reopened by the Lagos State government

Media personality, Shade Ladipo has finally gone for her honeymoon with her husband Jide, one year after they got married.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned of an impending bankruptcy under the Buhari-led administration over its penchant for loans.

Multi-award winning Starboy, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, a.k.a Wizkid, is getting married!

In March 2018, Wizkid categorically stated during a radio interview on Urban 96.5 FM Lagos that he may never get married.

Nigerian footballer, David Alaba, who plays for Bayern Munich has made the Christmas season special for many on the streets of Munich.

The footballer disguised as a father Christmas with his rucksack as he gives precious gifts to random strangers in a way that touches the heart.

Quilox boss and House of Reps member, Shina Peller released on bail

Flamboyant retired boxer, Floyd Mayweather has bought his 19-year-old daughter Iyanna Mayweather a brand new G-Wagon as Chrismas gift.

"4 days in Nigeria & I have already been profiled as a criminal by the Nigeria police force because I have braids" Washington DC Police officer laments

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release family Christmas card with baby Archie taking centre stage

Man City’s Mahrez upset after boxing champion, Joshua flxirted with his wife, Rita

Manchester City ace, Riyad Mahrez is reportedly upset after heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua flirted with his wife Rita in a nightclub, The Sun, UK reports.

Dolapo Badmus warns Nigerians against supplying friends with their account number to receive money

Dolapo Badmus has revealed that a man will likely spend Christmas in prison after he made his account number available for a friend to transfer money, not knowing the money was gotten through fraudulent means.

Presidency finally reveals why former FIRS Chairman Babatunde Fowler's tenure was not renewed

The Presidency has finally revealed why the tenure of former Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Babatunde Fowler, was not renewed.

Bill Cosby's spokesman calls Eddie Murphy a 'Hollywood slave' for attacking the jailed star at 'Saturday Night Live'

A spokesman for Bill Cosby has put Eddie Murphy on blast after the comedian made jokes at Cosby's expense during his opening monologue as he made his historic return to 'Saturday Night Live' after 35 years.

'It was a huge mistake!' - Married Natalie Nunn finally admits threesome with her fellow Celebrity Big Brother stars

American video vixen and reality star, Natalie Nunn has confirmed she slept with married Dan Osborne during a threesome with their Big Brother co-star Chloe Ayling.

Hate Speech Bill: The bill is receiving strong support from Nigerians across the country -?Senator Aliyu Abdullahi

Nine people dead, 100 others hospitalised after consuming local gin

"She deserves to enjoy the Christmas too" Noble Igwe has a few words for "Igbo men" whose wives spend Christmas in the kitchen

Brother finds his long-lost sister within hours after sharing her photo on Twitter

Twitter has done it again as a boy who took to the platform to share a photo of his long-lost sister found her within hours.

Man cheats and creates Whatsapp group for his two lovers

Everton announces Carlo Ancelotti as new manager

English Premiership side, Everton has confirmed Italian Carlo Ancelotti as the Club new manager.

Ex-NNPC staff hacked to death by worker in his farm in Ilorin

Ibrahim Ajayi Allah, a 65-year-old ex-staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was reportedly killed in his farm by his worker.

Update: Two FUTO students who were detained in a Bosnia camp after a tennis tournament in Croatia return to Nigeria

Two students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), who were detained in Bosnian refugee camp, have returned safely to Nigeria.

Friday 20 December 2019

The 23-time tennis champion has taken up boxing with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

The dreaded Tyson on Twitter tweeted about their workout in Boca Raton, Florida, on Wednesday, December 18, sharing their training photo: “Wouldn’t want to get in the ring with this GOAT @serenawilliams ”

Anthony Joshua's next opponent and date of fight finally revealed (see details)

ulgarian fighter Kubrat Pulev, according to Eddie Hearn

Arteta sends emotional goodbyes to his players and staff at Man City as he prepares to start a new life in London

- The Gunners fired Unai emery in November and placed Ljungberg in charge temporarily

The Chelsea record that spells trouble against Mikel Arteta's Arsenal in December

Frank Lampard and the Chelsea bench react to Mason Mount's late miss against Liverpool (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Arsenal are to appoint Mikel Arteta as

Pakistan’s ex-president Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death

Braless Toke Makinwa flaunts nipples in new sexy photos

Media personality, Toke Makinwa took to Instagram to flaunt her nipples while posing in a sexy revealing two-piece that showcased her curvy body.

My ex took me to court and I won him after 5 years - Blessing Okoro reacts to Tacha

Blogger, Okoro Blessing has reacted to the N20m lawsuit notice which she was served by lawyers of Big Brother Naija star, Tacha.

Lol. Did you notice anything in this photo of Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi and a woman whose cleavage was out

How I was scammed by a 'Yahoo boy' - Babatunde Fashola opens up

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has clarified recent Social Media reports that he was defrauded of the sum of N3.1 million by a Yahoo Boy who is currently being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Kanye West remixes Davido's If to a Christian song for his Sunday Service (video)

Kanye West remixed Davido's song "If" to a Christian song for his Sunday Service.

Man arrested for beating Ikorodu ''Actor'' to death (photo)

The Lagos state police command has arrested one Amos Ekuma in connection with the alleged murder of a dry cleaner, popularly known as ‘Actor’ in Ikorodu, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Just some good d**k would do for my birthday - Stefflon Don reveals what she wants from Burna Boy on her birthday

British-born Jamaican singer, Stefflon Don was dragged into a Twitter exchange in which she revealed what she wants from her boyfriend Burna Boy on her birthday.

‘We’re not a party to Orji Kalu’s case’ - Sun Newspaper kicks against EFCC’s move to seal its building

The management of The Sun newspaper has kicked against the marking of its corporate office in Lagos for seizure by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Two district heads dismissed by Emirate Council in Kano over disloyalty

The District Head of Kiru, Ibrahim Hamza and the distrcit of Rimin-Gado, Shehu Muhammad have been dismissed by the Karaye Emirate Council in Kano State over an alleged disloyalty.

IBB is hale and hearty- Spokesperson

Former Nigeria’s military president, General Ibrahim Babangida is not dead.

Nollywood actor, JohnPaul Nwadike becomes a US citizen (Photos)

Nollywood actor, Johnpaul Nwadike who is currently based in the US with his family has now become a US citizen.

North Korea dares President Trump, says it has conducted another

FG bars former CJN Walter Onnoghen from travelling, seizes his passport

Walter Onnoghen, the immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria has been barred from travelling out of the country by the President Buhari.

Footballer Taye Taiwo celebrates his wife on her birthday with beautiful photos

Former Super Eagles' left-back, Taye Taiwo is celebrating his wife who is a year older today, December 14, 2019

President Buhari has condemned the alleged execution of four aid workers by terrorists in North-eastern Nigeria. He said that the defeat of evil by good is inevitable, no matter the pyrrhic victory evildoers seem to win.