Al-Shabab's Leader, Mukhtar Robow Finally Surrenders (Photo)

A renegade leader of Somalia's al-Shabab has defected to the regional government, severing ties to the armed group that has been carrying out attacks in the country, according to a Somali military official.


Mukhtar Robow has been airlifted to Mogadishu, after surrendering earlier on Sunday to Somali forces in the government-controlled town of Hudur in the country's southwest.

Ahmed Mohamed, a senior government security official, earlier said Robow was taken from the Bakool jungle area, where he and hundreds of his fighters had been battling al-Shabab since early last week.

Al Jazeera's Mohammed Adow, who had interviewed Robow, said the defection is significant as he is one of the founding leaders of al-Shabab, and is the only one living today.

Earlier this week, Robow lost at least 19 of his fighters to al-Shabab.
Robow's defection comes after the US in June cancelled a $5m reward offered for his capture.

His surrender is culmination of months of talks between the Somali government, and it is believed the cancellation of the bounty for his capture helped convince Robow to turn himself in.

Robow, who was the deputy director of al-Shabab, is the most senior figure to have quit the group since its founding in 2001.

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[MUSIC] Willicino Ft. Timaya – Ayanda (Remix)

Table Top Records music act – Willicino make a massive remix for the banger due to the demand from his steaming fans and again he delivered in an epic style.

Willicino delivers a grand remix that shows that he is surely on his way up and there is no stopping him by featuring the king of dancehall Timaya.

He also displayed his vocal dexterity and prowess, proving that his extremely commercial and marketable while staying true to his agenda of serving good music.

Download and Enjoy!

[MUSIC] Willicino Ft. Timaya – Ayanda (Remix)

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Herbalist Got Arrested Over Alleged Fraud (Photo)

The Edo State Police Command said it has arrested an herbalist based in Osun, identified as one Usman Mohammed, for allegedly defrauding a woman of the sum of 6 million.


The victim was said to have given him the money for ritual purposes in order to increase the amount to N12m. But Usman, who was paraded on Thursday in Benin, told Southern City News that his victim lost the money because she was looking for what she did not keep.

He, however, confirmed that he got half of the amount received from the woman as his share, while the remaining was shared among other members of his team.

Usman said;

• “I live in Osun State and I was arrested in Osun State. She (victim) is from Benin (Edo State). She patronised my office because I do ‘medicine’ for her. Before she requested for money ritual, she said I should do something to make her business to grow.
  
  When she requested for money rituals, I said she must bring the money. She said she had N6m. I told her to bring a big bag and the money. I told her to keep the bag somewhere and the money will double to N12m and that was what she requested.
  
  She kept the bag in her room for three days and the day she opened it, there was no money inside. I told her she was the reason the money did not double. I got N3m but the other people ran away. She is looking for what she did not keep.”

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Haliru Gwandu, noted that suspects paraded would be charged to court at the end of investigations.

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"I Was Not Willing To Comeback To Stage, I Was Begged To Return" — Emeka Ike Says

Emeka Ike, who took a long break from acting after he got involved in the leadership tussle of the Actors Guild of Nigeria,AGN, has finally staged a comeback to his first love.

But the popular actor reveals that some concerned industry operators begged him to return to Nollywood.

Explaining why he returned to acting, in a telephone chat with HVP, the actor said;

• "The producer has been on his neck for two years now after which he decided to oblige him his request.
  
  He has been begging me to star in his film for two years now. At a point, I decided to oblige him his request".

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"Please Keep Praying For Me, I’m Never A Fraudster" - Dammy Keane Claims

Recently, news went viral that the "Amin" crooner, Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel, aka Dammy Krane, was arrested and detained in Miami, USA, for allegations of credit card fraud which seems to have tarnished the image of the singer.


In a new development, while speaking in a recent interview, the handsome singer called on the general public and his fans to pray for his discharge and acquittal on the court case which comes up again at an undisclosed date in Miami.

He said;

• “Everybody knows that I’m just all about my music; I’m a musician I don’t do flight bookings, I’m innocent of the allegation. Everyone should please pray for me to come out of this successfully”

Speaking on the present situation of the case, he said;

• “I’ve a hearing soon, but my lawyer tells me I don’t have to be there, like I said God is in control; everybody should just keep praying and supporting me.
  
  I did a song I recorded a day after I actually got out of jail, I was talking about all these things, especially the prayers my fans said for me, I actually appreciate everybody and I put it in a song and I’m going to be dropping it soon”

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Check Out Stephanie Coker's Bridal Brunch Photos

TV personality, who is getting married to her beau, Olumide Adenirokun today in Myknos, Greece had a bridal brunch last night.

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[Lovely!!.

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Samklef Opens Up on Wizkid, Says, He's No Longer Bitter

A while back, it was in the news that music producer, Samklef, was bitter at Wizkid because he refused to acknowledge the part he (Samklef) played in his life.


In a chat with Saturday Beats, Samklef, who is also a singer, said he is no longer bitter at Wizkid but added that it was impossible for Wizkid to write his story without mentioning his name.

He said;

• “I am part of Wizkid’s history whether he likes it or not and he cannot write his story without mentioning my name.
  
  I have always respected Wizkid’s hustle from day one. He has a strong will. So far so good, we have settled the misunderstanding between us in 2015 after one of my trips from America. We are all busy now, so I am no longer worried about whatever people say because at the end of the day, we all have our journey in life and success is the most important thing. I am no longer bitter at Wizkid, the past is gone.”

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Italian Girl Turned Down For Job Over Dating an African Man (Photo)

A girl in the Piedmont, Italy was turned down for a retail assistant position by a shopkeeper because she is in a relationship with an African man.


According to Corriere della Sera, the shopkeeper is purported to have told the girl:

• "As far as I'm concerned, you can go out with the Monster of Florence (ED: a serial killer who butchered women in the 1990s), but allow me to not entrust the safety of my store to those who share their life with an African,"

The story went viral after Chiara del Gaudio shared the exchange on her Facebook profile. According to reports, Claudio, the shopkeeper, advised the 18-year-old to not show photos of her relationship if she wants to find a job.

Reacting to the incident, Maria Luisa Coppa, president of the Torino Union of Traders, said:

• "Respect and integration are values that animate our activities.
  
  Episodes such as the one reported do not belong to our culture," added Coppa, stressing the role that immigrants play in the city's economy."

Ms Coppa also posted Huffington report on the incident and wrote:

• "The history of our businesses is also made by many immigrant workers who are engaged in their desire to work, for their professional skills and with the hope of offering them a better future. Respect and integration are values that animate our activities and incidents such as that in the denucia of trade unions do not belong to our culture."

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Nigerian Singer, Sean Tizzle Welcomes His First Child With US Based Girlfriend (Photos)

The singer has welcomed a baby girl with his America based girlfriend, and guess what?, The baby look so pretty.

Sean Tizzle made the announcement on his Instagram page this morning.


Congrats to them.

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Boko Haram Cell Leader, Kidnappers, Others Been Arrested By DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) said recently that it had arrested a suspected Boko Haram cell leader and six other accomplices.


It said that the suspect, Usman Musa, was arrested in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State on July 1.

The service, which stated this in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Mr. Tony Opuiyo in Abuja on Friday, also said that other suspected criminals were apprehended.

He said, “In furtherance of its counter-terrorism/insurgency fight against the extremist elements, the service conducted a tactical operation against fleeing Boko Haram fighters on July 1, at Sakwai in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State.

“During the operation, one Usman Musa, a high profile Boko Haram cell leader, was apprehended alongside six of his accomplices.

“The accomplices are Isa Halidu, Ibrahim Dauda, Bature Mohammed, Buhari Dauda, Inusa Usman and Adamu Ibrahim. Light arms, ammunition and radical literature were recovered from the cell.”

He said that in Taraba State, the service had also intercepted one Usman Halaji, aka Abubakar Mubi, on July 5, at Bali town, where he was said to have been hiding after fleeing Sambisa Forest following the military bombardment of the area.

He was said to have been advancing the doctrines of the terrorist group, as well as recruiting vulnerable minds to join the group.

Opuiyo added that on July 13, another cell leader, Yusuf Isah, was arrested at Sabuwar Yelwa area of Dala in Kano State. He said the suspect’s arrest also led to the arrest of another member of the cell, Yakubu Usman, who was said to have fled from Sambisa Forest following military operations in the North-East on July 28.

He also said, on August 3, two suspected Boko Haram fighters, namely, Buba Gebj, aka Dogo Dan Cameroon, and Manu Isah, were apprehended by the agency at Tamburawa, Dawakin Kudu, Kano State. The two suspects were said to have been arrested while heading to Lagos, in furtherance of the group’s cause.

Opuiyo added that the service also arrested Bashir Yahaya, a suspected member of an ISIS-affiliated extremist cell and close associate of Bilal, aka Malik, another extremist element at Nagazi in Adavi. Yahaya, he said, had been indoctrinating and recruiting vulnerable youths in the state for the extremist group.

He said that on August 10, at Kwatte Village, Rigasa District, Igabi Local Government Area in Kaduna State, the service, in conjunction with the military, raided the hideout of a notorious armed robbery/kidnap gang, led by Salisu Lawan.

He said that security operatives also smashed a kidnap syndicate at the Federal Housing Authority Estate, Lugbe, Abuja on July 14.

According to him, the group was led by one Ebifagbe Dickson and five others, namely, Williams Jephter, Messiah Philips, Sample Reuben, Prosper Ebitari and Charles Krobo James.

He said that the gang was responsible for the abduction of five German expatriates at Bayelsa Coastline in Brass, and that they were intercepted while plotting to perpetrate series of kidnap operations in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Nice work to the DSS Team.

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YBNL Boss, Olamide Announced The First 'WO' Challenge Winner (See Photos)

The WO crooner finally announced the first WO challenge winner.

NOTE; The same WO crooner is planning to increase the winning fee to 3 million.

Olamide took his IG handle to make the pronouncement. He also stated the that they even went extra miles in doing freestyle for him.

See more photos below..

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Photos of Obasanjo With Ozzybosco as He Receives Award

Winner of the 7th season of the Nigerian Kids Got Talent, Oziomachukwu Favour Mojekwu aka Ozzybosco was on Sunday pictured with the former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo who received an award from the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church.

See more photos from the event below...

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Famous Musician, Small Doctor Encourages as He Shares Throwback Photo and Story (See Photo)

"Penalty" crooner, Small doctor shared a photo of a motorbike tracing it back to when he used one of it to feed himself and his son before he busted into limelight.


He shares the photo above and he wrote;

• “Behind Me Is The Bike That Feeds Myself And @iam_littledoctor Back Then… You Can Make It Bro… Be FOCUSED / Pray HARD / Never RELENT/ Work HARD 💪. iyanu MASHELE SOONEST✍🏽✅ ”

See the tweet below..

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ASUU About To Go on Strike

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Friday evening had a meeting.


The meeting, which takes place at the University of Abuja, will among others determine if the lecturers will proceed on a nationwide strike or not.

The final decision on the strike will be made at the end of the meeting on Sunday after the referendum conducted by the chapters must have been reviewed
ASUU had asked all its branches in the various universities to conduct referendum of members to decide whether or not a nationwide strike should be held over its demands.

The decision to conduct the referendum was part of the resolutions made at the last National Executive Council meeting of the union held in July at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nassarawa state.

The lecturers’ major demands from the federal government that necessitated the referendum include issues concerning the welfare of members as well as funding of universities.

The union is also demanding that government ensures the release of University of Maiduguri lecturers kidnapped by Boko Haram.

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See Photos of Governor Aregbesola as He Bows To Ooni Of Ife

The Ooni has also gone to pay the Governor who just lost his mom a condolence visit and the Governor was pictured respectfully addressing him and in one bowing to him. See more photos below..

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