Christians Relocate To Wilderness To Avoid Sin Until Christ’s Coming

Pastor Daniel Neville of the Spoken Word Church has led a group of faithful learned professionals to pitch their camp in a bushy environment in Oyibi, on the outskirts of Accra, Ghana to avoid the sinful world until the second coming of Jesus.


Their women are not allowed to wear trousers or use jewelries. They wear long dresses and get new names.

The 37 Christians live in 12 tents in the wilderness, hopefully closer to their maker.

While they wait, they are into mushroom farming, snail farming, piggery for sale to the outside world, which they call Sodom and Gomorrah, claiming it is engulfed in lots of sin.

Pastor in trouble for testing church member’s virginity

Thirty four-year-old Pastor Adekunle Kayode has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly fingering a member of his church (name withheld) to confirm her virginity.
The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday within the premises of the Jesus is the Way Evangelistic Ministry, Olorunsogo, Abeokuta.
A father of one, Kayode, was arrested by police detectives attached to the Kemta division after the victim allegedly narrated her ordeal to her father who informed the police.
The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrest.
He said, “Kayode was arrested at his home on Okediyi Street, Abeokuta. Another suspect, Onatade Oluwasegun, 23, of Sheriff Onatade Street, Obantoko, was also arrested for conspiring with Kayode to use the victim for ritual purposes.

Sani Abacha's Daughter Lashes Out At Prof. Wole Soyinka Over His Statement

Gumsu Sani Abacha, one of the daughters of late Nigerian dictator Gen. Sani Abacha, has lashed out at Prof. Wole Soyinka following the Nobel laureate’s statement about her father.

Giving reasons for rejecting Centenary Award from the Federal Government, the Nobel laureate, on Saturday said sharing the award with the late military dictator was an insult.

He said it was because the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, was included in the list of awardees.

Ghanaian Actress Juliet Ibrahim is 28, Photos From Her Birthday Party

Juliet Ibrahim the sexy screen goddess turned 28 on march 3 2014 and celebrated with family and friends at Buddha Lounge in VI on March 2nd. Her sisters Nadia and Sonia Ibrahim, actress Jackie Appiah, Julius Agwu, Uti Nwachukwu, AY comedian and many celebs were there. see more photos after the cut...

Flavour – Sweetie

From all indications this new track from Flavour  titled ‘Sweetie’ might just a theme song for seasoning powder Onga nonetheless check on the cut dominated by the word ‘Onga’.
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Society Matriarch, Dada Marquis Remarries at 70!

Some weeks ago, February 14th to be  precise, one of Nigeria's first set of female architects, Dada Marquis clocked 70. To mark the event, the society matriarch hosted a classy party at her private residence in Victoria Island.
But after that celebration came the bigger one - two days later Feb 16th 2014,  well respected society matriarch, successful architect and grandmother Dada Marquis, at the ripe old age of 70, wedded her boo - grandfather and popular socialite, 79 year old Gabby Yardua.
Gabby Yardua, whose name always causes a stir on account of its similarity to the late General’s and late President’s name, Yardua, is from Edo State and he is an unmistakable figure in Lagos social circles.

Kourtney Kardashian finally agrees to marry Scott Disick

After seven years of dating and two children together, reality star Kourtney Kardashian has agreed to marry Scott Disick. Scott had proposed to Kourtney many times in the past, but Kourtney always turned him down. She finally agreed to tie the knot after realizing that she and their children are all Scott has following the tragic passing of both of his parents recently. 

Life&Style magazine reports that the couple are planning to wed in Mexico soon. Meanwhile, it's being reported that Kim and Kanye have picked May 24th to wed in Paris.

Photos: Women in Lagos protest the killing of children

Some mothers in Lagos this morning March 6th protested the killing of children in the Northern part of Nigeria. The event was convened by Laila St Matthews. Mrs Joe Odumakin, Mrs Bridget Elesin and other women leaders joined the peaceful protest this morning. The women convened at LTV Agindingbi, Ikeja and walked from there to Government House, Ikeja, where the Head of Service of Lagos State addressed them. See more photos after the cut...

'I don't care' - Arsenal star Ozil shrugs off media criticism

The club-record signing says that he is not shocked by the way in which English media outlets change their opinions from week to week and expected a difficult transition period

Arsenal's record signing, Mesut Ozil, has shrugged off criticism of his recent displays for the Gunners, claiming that he does not care what is written about him.

The German has scored five times and collected 11 assists in his 33 appearances for the north Londoners since joining from Real Madrid in the summer.

Suarez: No secret to successful partnership with Sturridge

The pair have scored 45 goals between them in a hugely impressive 2013-14 campaign for the Merseysiders and the Uruguayan has nothing but praise for his fellow forward

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez insists that there is no secret to his successful attacking partnership with team-mate Daniel Sturridge.

The duo have struck 45 times in all competitions this season and are playing a key role as Brendan Rodgers's side look to challenge for the Premier League title.

Although Suarez is adamant that there is no clear explanation for the duo's deadly combination, he acknowledges that the Englishman's success this season has ensured that opposition defenders are not just worried about the Uruguayan.

Sham bride arrested trying to marry her fourth Nigerian husband

One of UK's most prolific sham brides, Raquel Neto Furtado De Andrade, 22, has been arrested and sentenced to two years in prison after trying to marry her fourth husband...a Nigerian.

According to the UK Daily Mail, Raquel, who had already married three Nigerians to help give them the right to stay in the UK was caught just minutes before she could marry her fourth husband.

Suspicious staff at the registry noticed she'd been there previously to wed other men and used the same wedding dress at each ceremony. And after she was arrested, records showed she hadn't even bothered to formally divorce previous husbands before marrying a new one...for money.

The fourth groom, a 32-year-old Nigerian (pictured above), was arrested with her and has been deported. UK Immigration is now looking for her three other husbands so they can be deported too.

As for Rachel, she is now behind bars serving a two-year sentence and will be deported to her native Portugal on her release from prison.

Photos: Wazobia FM OAP Tuale weds

Wazobia FM On-Air-Personality Tuebi Abidde popularly known as Tuale, exchanged vows with his long time girlfriend Edoghogho Ehigiamusoe at the Ikoyi Marriage Registry on Saturday March 1st 2014. Congrats to them. See more pics after the cut...

Mile 2 Road now a den of robbers

The ongoing road construction on Apapa Expressway is causing high traffic on the road and armed robbers are taking advantage of the situation to rob road users, this is according to people who ply that route.

This morning two MTN female staff working at the office in Apapa were robbed. One of the victims who was also robbed last week was stabbed in the eye with a knife after the robbers broke their car window. A LIB reader who witnessed the incident sent in the photos (See pics of the robbery victim in the hospital after the cut)

FG closes Federal Government Colleges in Yobe, Borno, Adamawa

Following the killing of over 40 students of the Federal Government College in Yobe State by Boko Haram members, the Federal Government has shut five FG colleges in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa

The schools that were shut down are:
*Federal Government Girls College, Munguno
*Federal Science and Technical College, Lassa in Borno
*Federal Government College, Potiskum
*Federal Government College, Buni Yadi in Yobe
*Federal Science and Technical College, Michika, Adamawa.

Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, made this known yesterday Wednesday March 5th. The schools were closed because they were considered to be located 'within the high security risk areas in the North.'. The schools will remain closed until the security situation in the states improves, while the teachers of the affected schools will be sent to new schools.

Fuji star Obesere arrested for rape. Alleged victim claims he inserted a ring in her vagina

Popular Fuji musician,  Alhaji Abass Akande, popularly known as Obesere, has been arrested by the Police for allegedly raping a 29-year-old business woman, Olanike Olaiya in his Okota residence, Lagos, according to a report by Vanguard. Find the full report below....

Fuel Your Shopping Craze with Early Month Deals From Konga.com

Time to fuel your shopping craze! From new arrivals in Fashion to long awaited new gadget releases, from top device makers like Samsung (Samsung Galaxy S5), HTC (New HTC One), Nokia (Nokia X series), March promises to be a crazy month for Nigerian shoppers.

Forget the downside of fuel scarcity, Nigeria’s Largest Online Mall, Konga.com wants to fuel your shopping craze with special discounts by offering you online shopping deals to give you more to smile about. Continue...

Sadiq Sani Abacha writes open lecture/letter to Prof. Wole Soyinka

Sadiq Sani Abacha is one of the sons of late military dictator Sani Abacha. Below is an open letter he wrote to professor Wole Soyinka days after the Nobel Laureate said it was an insult to share an award with his late father, Sani Abacha. Sadiq says Prof Soyinka attacking his dad is an act of cowardice...

If you want to think, speak and act logically then you should know all three.
1. The law of identity 
2. The law of excluded middle 
3. The law of non contradiction.

Now let's look at each one of these and see what they mean in practice.
1.The law of identity
The law of identity means that things are what they are, which at first doesn't seem very illuminating, but wait; it implies also the following, that things are what they are, whether you like them or not, it implies that things are what they are whether you know them or not, it implies that things are what they are whether you agree with them or not. Continue...

Birdman buys his daughter a 2014 G Wagon for her 16th birthday

Music mogul Birdman's daughter, Bria Williams turned 16 yesterday March 4th and the proud papa got his princess, who he called 'my luv, my life, my best friend, my Queen, my to die 4, my to live 4' a 2014 G-Wagon. I know! Life is not fair...lol

Photos: Iyanya gets brand new Prado SUV from Solo Phones

Iyanya just got a brand new 2014 Toyota Prado SUV from Solo Phones. The SUV was presented to him this morning after a brand activation ceremony that held at Solo Phone office at computer village in Ikeja. The singer was unveiled as brand ambassador for the phone late last year. Iyanya pictured mobbed by fans as he leaves computer village in his brand new ride. Congrats to him. See more pics after the cut...

Kissing 'straight' men. Is it a big deal?

Is there anything wrong with two seemingly straight men kissing on the lips? Photo on the left shows Diddy and Rick Ross in an embrace, like they were getting ready to kiss each other. Rapper 50 cent posted the pic on his instagram page suggesting the rap heavyweights are gay. When fans blasted him for posting it and suggesting something like that, he quickly deleted the pic.

Winner emerges in PTV 'Level Go Change' Promo

As promised, PTV has concluded the 'Level Go Change Promo' and her teeming customers are certainly smiling. Over the last few weeks regional draw winners have emergedand won brand new phones and one lucky George Nelson won himself the grand prize of a brand new Hyundai Accent. Continue...

Another day, another Boko Haram attack. This time in Jakana, Borno

Over 200 people have been killed in the last two weeks in some troubled northern states by Boko Haram insurgents. Another 35 was added to that list after gunmen carrying AK47 rifles, Rocket Propelled Launchers, Improvised Explosive Devices and petrol bombs, invaded Jakana village in Konduga LGA, Borno State around 7pm yesterday Monday March 3rd.

They slaughtered residents of the community and set their homes ablaze in a raid that lasted for hours. They also burnt down shops and a police station along the Maiduguri-Damaturu road.

The attack in Jakana comes barely 12 hours after gunmen killed over 36 people including 3 soldiers in the Mafa Council area of the state.

Is it good to send a lady Out of the Church if Her Dress is too Short? Read Jumai's Story

So, earlier on today, On-Air TV Personality for MNET Jumai Shaba shared her story on Twitter. And according to her, she was asked out of a church today by an usher cos her dress (pictured above) was too short. Jumai argued that she just saw another lady walk in in a 'sexier' outfit but the usher maintained her grounds.

Jumai believes it's not what you wear to church that matters, she says more emphasis should be spent on winning souls as opposed to discouraging people from coming in to worship God. She actually converted from Islam to Christianity two years ago.

Lupita, Matthew Mcconaughey win 2014 Oscars. Full list of winners

When God wants to start to bless you, even you won't understand it. Last night Kenyan beauty Lupita Nyong'o won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her first feature film. Her very first! Congrats Lupita, you definitely deserve an Oscar for that powerful performance as Patsy in 12 Years A Slave.

"When I look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every little child, that no matter where you're from, your dreams are valid" Lupita said during her acceptance speech

And my Leo didn't win...again! Oh well! Congrats to Matthew Mcconaughey who won Best Actor in a Leading Role. See full list of winners at the 86th Academy Awards, plus a video of Lupita Nyong'o accepting her award and her powerful acceptance speech after the cut...

The epic Oscar selfie that broke Twitter record, retweeted 2.2m times

Oscar host Ellen DeGeneres took a moment out from hosting the show to take a selfie with some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Lupita Nyong'o, Channing Tatum and Kevin Spacey in a photo taken by Bradley Cooper. 

When Ellen posted it on her twitter page, it broke twitter record for most retweets. The pic got over 2.2million retweets beating the 778,000 most retweets previously held by President Barack Obama. The tweet also 'broke Twitter' as the site crashed for a few minutes because of the traffic from the pic described as the 'best photo ever!' See more photos after the cut...

Become One of Jumia’s Independent Sales Consultant

Jumia Nigeria promotes Entrepreneurship with a new money making program for everyone, with an opportunity to become part of Jumia.

Nigeria’s biggest online retailer has expended its reach, connecting entrepreneurs, students, workers and others with the new sales program ‘Independent sales consultant’. Continue...

Oscar Pistorious Trial begins. Showing live on DStv's Channel 199

If you care to watch, South Africa's 'trial of the century' the Oscar Pistorious trial is showing live on DStv's Channel 199. DStv launched a 24-hour channel called 'The Oscar Pistorious Trial' to cover the trial of the double amputee and global sporting icon. The channel will be streaming round-the-clock coverage of the legal proceedings, as well as exclusive documentaries and in-depth expert talks.

The murder suspect pictured above as he arrived in court for his trial this morning Monday March 3rd

Damilola Adegbite confirms she's marrying Chris Attoh

Told y'all yesterday that Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite are getting married...well...for those who had doubts...that's a tweet from Ms Adegbite herself. Congrats girl!

Gidiculture Festival releases star-studded lineup schedule

The organisers of the highly anticipated Gidiculture festival today released the performance schedule for its all star lineup, with the Original African music channel, Dstv’s Channel O announced as the official broadcast partner.

The star-studded line up of artistes which includes Davido, Wizkid, Oritse Femi, Ice Prince to name a few has grabbed the attention of festival lovers around the country. Continue...

Actress Yvonne Okoro stuns in lingerie and see-through red dress

The Nigerian/Ghanaian actress has one of the best bodies in the movie industry...