Wizkid Beats Davido, Mr Eazi, Tekno To Win The 2017 BET Best International Act, Africa

BET has just announced Wizkid as the Winner of the “Best International Act Africa” Award in a special ceremony held in Los Angeles. It’s the Starboy’s 2nd win in this category, first taking home the award (alongside Sarkodie) back in 2012.

Wizkid was nominated alongside his main rival Davido, Tekno, Stonebwoy, Nasty C, Babes Wudomo, Mr Eazi and AKA.


However, Stonebwoy is the first person amongst the nominees to congratulate Wizkid. The Zylofon Media signed act took to twitter to congratulate Wizkid.

He wrote:-

Singer Harrysong Uses Stolen Images To Announce The Arrival Of His Twins

So after some serious investigation online, it’s been discovered that Mr Songz has presumably lied about the birth of his twins he announced few hours ago – he had earlier announced the birth of his twins he named Perez and Tarela.

Guess the names he gave to his kids (Perez and Tarela) may have sold him off but neh, maybe it’s the colour on the skin of the infants that did but hey, we can’t question Biology, it’s genetically possible to have that kinda situation.


Well, after some serious searching online, ogbudu.com discovered that the images the singer used as his are not actually his! One would definitely be skeptical after the seeing the quality of the images he shared though, durrh! it’s your kids’ photos, so why are the images’s quality poor?!

See where the images originated from and be thrilled:

Prominent Military Dog, Jony Retires After Serving 68 Years in US Department of Defence

Police Dog 

A U.S. Air Force dog identified as Jony, serving with the 20th Security Forces Squadron, has retired after nine years (or 68 dog years) of distinguished service, the U.S. Department of Defence has said.

Pentagon, in a statement, said Jony retired due to a compressed disc in his spine, and has been permanently put in the hands of its handler, Air Force Staff Sergeant Anthony Despins, a military working dog handler, who met Jony as his first canine partner in 2012.


“Together, the two used their individual skill sets to make a formidable team, eventually becoming certified as an explosives detection and patrol unit to keep people around the world safe and their fellow airmen out of harm’s way,” Pentagon said.

“Jony was really excited, always happy to see people and very energetic. Even back then, Jony knew what was expected of him and how to do his job. “Jony’s performance during his initial training determined what certifications he received; military working dogs can receive narcotics and explosives credentials as well as certification as a patrol dog.

“All their physical traits: their sight, their hearing, their nose, their speed, their teeth, dogs bring so much to the table – things we can’t do and the equipment we’re provided can’t do.

“Although the physical traits are necessary for success, it takes more than just advanced senses for a dog to pass initial training. “They must be able to listen to commands. If they can’t do that they’ll automatically be disqualified. Some dogs just don’t have the drive,” Pentagon quoted Despins as saying.

According to Pentagon, after Despins, Jony served with five other handlers, including Air Force Sgt. Kevin Davis Jr., and the pair were deployed to Afghanistan together in 2013. The Pentagon described Jony’s period with the military as a “distinguished service”.

“During one of his deployments, Jony went on more than 60 missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, finding six explosives and enduring five firefights. “Jony also went on seven explosive detection missions with the Secret Service in support of the president and vice president of the United States.

“Thanks to Jony’s acute sense of smell, Davis and his team were able to come back home to their families.”

According to Davis, the unwavering faith between military working dogs and handlers is not left behind on the battlefield.

“They’re wingmen. Not only are they there through the thick and thin, the good times and the bad times, they’re there to protect and they’re there to watch out for you,” he said.

According to Davis, the bond is incomparable to any other. “You can create a facade as you’re going through your day to day. However the dog knows; they know when something’s not right or if you feel down or depressed and are just trying to keep a straight face,” Davis said.

Air Force Staff Sergeant Robert Coughlin, another military working dogs handler with the Squadron, said: “Dogs would sacrifice and do anything for their handler. It doesn’t matter what it is. They have no fear of what they go into as far as the danger.”

Pentagon said Air Force Staff, Sergeant Kathryn McCarthy, also a military working dogs handler, read a poem titled “Guardians of the Night,” dedicated to military working dogs and their service, and traditionally read at their retirement ceremonies, in honour of Jony.

Heartbreaking Photos of Nigerians Who Allegedly Died on Their Way to Italy by Sea

A collage of pictures of the deceased 

A Nigerian lady who lives in Italy, Mercy Alex, has shared photos of fellow citizens who lost their lives in the search for greener pastures abroad.

According to information gathered online, the Nigerians died while trying to reach Italy through the Mediterranean sea.

Mercy Alex who posted the photos which have gone viral online wrote; "After risking their lives no one live to tell the story, with tears in my eyes I pray may their soul rest in peace Amen". Nigerians have often times being discouraged about their desperation for better economic opportunities abroad at the detriment of their lives.

See more photos below:

See The 7 Richest Lawyers In Nigeria (Photos)

While growing up, there were usually three professions extolled by the average Nigerian parent. They either wanted their children to be doctors, engineers or lawyers. Sometimes this dream did not come to pass.

Why a lawyer? The favorite reasons were and still are: money, power and the prestige that come with having a lawyer as a child. Apparently, there is money in the law profession.


ogbudu.com recently gathered the names and a little background information on the wealthiest lawyers in Nigeria.

Below are their names according to a website on law and lawyers in Nigeria known as Lawrepository.


1. Tunde Folawiyo 

Mr Tijani Babatunde Folawiyo popularly known as Tunde Folawiyo is a lawyer and a businessman. He is the managing director of Yinka Folawiyo Group and director of MTN Nigeria.

According to Forbes, he has an estimated net worth of $650 million.

2. John Olatunde Ayeni 

John Olatunde Ayeni was born on April 4, 1967. He is a Nigerian lawyer, investor and business magnate. He holds board positions on companies throughout Nigeria.

In 2011, Ayeni became chairman of Skye Bank, which was formed in 2005 when five commercial banks merged to create a new entity with a balance sheet in excess of ₦1 trillion. He is currently worth about $600 million.

3. Adewumi Ogunsanya SAN 

Mr Ogunsanya is a managing partner in the law firm of Ogunsanya & Ogunsanya and he is one of the newest senior advocates in Nigeria. He is also the chairman of several companies like Smile Nigeria, Trocadero Group of Companies, Multichoice Nigeria and a host of others.

Mr Ogunsanya who is a board member of Heritage Bank is reportedly worth over over $250 million.

4. Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim 

Jimoh Ibrahim was born on February 24, 1967, same year as Mr Ayeni. He is a lawyer, politician, businessman, and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Global Fleet Group, which controls such companies as Air Nigeria, NICON Insurance, Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation, NICON Luxury Hotel, formerly Le’ Meridien Hotel and about 8 others. He is reportedly worth about $200 million.

5. Aare Afe Babalola 

Afe Babalola SAN, OFR, CON, born 1929, is the founding partner of Afe Babalola & Co (Emmanuel Chambers), one of the largest law firms in Nigeria. He is also the founder of the popular Afe Babalola University. He has an estimated net worth of $150 million.

6. Wole Olanipekun 

Mr Wole Olanipekun SAN, is a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in 2002 and the managing partner of Wole Olanipekun & Co, a firm he founded. With litigation costs running into several millions of dollars, Mr. Olanipekun is worth an estimated $122 million.

7. Gbenga Oyebode MFR 

Gbenga Oyebode is a founder and managing partner of Aluko & Oyebode who also owns a minority shareholding in MTN Nigeria, and sits on the company’s board.

He has an estimated net worth of $120 million and was the former chairman of Access Bank PLC and the current chairman of Okomu Oil and Crusade Insurance.

The U.S Secret Service Can No Longer Afford the Trump Large Family Lifestyle...See Details of New Budget

The Trumps 

President Donald Trump’s frequent travel, large family and unusual living situation are apparently weighing heavily on the Secret Service’s budget. The agency recently requested an additional $60 million in spending for fiscal year 2018, according to a Washington Post report on Tuesday.

Nearly $27 million of that was to be earmarked for security at the president’s private residence at Trump Tower in New York, where first lady Melania Trump lives with their 11-year-old son.


The Secret Service also said it needed another $33 million to cover travel costs incurred by “the president, vice president and other visiting heads of state.”

The Office of Management and Budget rejected the request, a source told the Post, which could potentially force the Secret Service to scale back on other operations, like investigations into cyber hacking, counterfeit currency, financial crimes or missing and exploited minors.

The Post report comes amid questions about the president’s regular weekend jaunts to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Trump has made at least five trips to the “Southern White House” since his inauguration, each time costing taxpayers an estimated $3 million or more.

Providing Secret Service details for the first lady and the rest of Trump’s family, including his four adult sons and daughters, has also led to mounting costs.

Although this level of protection is standard for the first family, the specific needs of Trump’s older children have attracted scrutiny. In February, for example, Eric Trump flew to Uruguay to promote the Trump Organization. The trip ended up costing taxpayers nearly $90,000 in hotel bills for the Secret Service agents who accompanied him, leading to renewed criticism of how the president’s business interests intertwine with government functions.

The idea of taxpayers footing higher bills to protect the wealthy Trumps may not sit well with critics of the harsh federal budget the president released last week.

Trump’s plan proposes eliminating a number of antipoverty programs. At a press conference this week, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said there was no hypocrisy here.

“Presidents always travel,” said Spicer. “The president, wherever he goes, he carries the apparatus of the White House with us. That is just something that happens.”


Source: Huffington Post

Serious Confusion as Woman Allegedly Transforms Into a Bird in Lagos (See Photos)

The woman who allegedly turned into a bird in Lagos 

There was serious drama in Lagos recently after a woman allegedly transformed into a bird. The woman said to be a witch was arrested by a higher power after reportedly transforming into the animal.

According to Stephen Ihesiaba, the Overseer at The Lord's Army Ministry in Lagos who shared the photos, the incident attracted the attention of a large crowd who came to catch a glimpse of the woman who transformed.

"May Almighty God continue to disgrace your enemy. Any evil man or woman transforming to any kind of animal or bird flying against you Shall be disgraced openly in JESUS CHRIST NAME.........." Ihesiaba added.

Cameroon Forcefully Deported 2,600 Nigerians In 10 Weeks- UN

UN Soldiers 

United Nations Refugee Agency on Tuesday said over 2,600 refugees have been forcefully returned back to Nigeria in 2017.

The UNHCR said these forceful returns have continued unabated after the governments of Nigeria and Cameroon signed a tripartite agreement with UNHCR.


A statement from the UNHCR spokesperson, Babar Baloch, said Cameroonian troops returned refugees against their will, without allowing them time to collect their belongings.

“In one incident on March 4, some 26 men, and 27 women and children, were sent back from the Cameroonian border town of Amtide, in Kolofata district, where they had sought refuge, according to UNHCR monitoring teams in the border regions”.

He said those returned included a one-year-old child and a nine-month pregnant woman, who gave birth the day after her arrival to a camp for displaced people in Banki.

“During the chaos, families were separated and some women were forced to leave their young children behind in Cameroon, including a child less than three years old,” he said.

About 17 people, who claimed to be Cameroonian nationals, were also deported by mistake to Banki, the spokesman added.

“While acknowledging the generosity of the Government of Cameroon and local communities who host over 85,000 Nigerian refugees, UNHCR calls on the Government of Cameroon to honour its obligations under international and regional refugee protection instruments, as well as Cameroonian law.

“The forced return of asylum seekers and refugees is refoulement, or forced return, and constitutes a serious violation of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the 1969 OAU Convention, both of which Cameroon has ratified,” Baloch said.

In 2016, about 338 Nigerian asylum-seekers, mainly women and children, were returned by the Cameroonian authorities of the Far North region from Kolofata back to Nigeria.

The agency called on the Cameroonian authorities to take the necessary steps to comply with international standards on the right to asylum and protection.

So Sad! 16 Churchgoers Die In Truck Accident

At least sixteen persons have been killed with more than 50 others injured after a truck carrying churchgoers overturned in a hilly region of northeast India on Sunday morning.

It is understood that the truck was carrying people from three villages to a local church when it came to grief in the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya state.


Speaking with AFP on phone, a district police Superintendent Sylvester Nongtnger said: “The survivors have told us that the truck driver was rash and lost control of the vehicle. After it overturned, many people fell into the deep gorge in this hilly region.” “We rescued everyone from the accident spot and rushed them to hospital but many of the survivors have serious injuries.”

India has some of the world’s deadliest roads with more than 150,000 fatalities annually due to poor roads, badly maintained vehicles and reckless driving.

Last month a school bus carrying dozens of pupils collided with a truck in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, killing 13 people. Twelve of the dead were children aged between seven and 14, who were seated near the front of the bus when an oncoming truck collided with it.

Beauty & Brains: Meet Debby Johnson, the Pretty Gallant Nigerian Lady in the US Army (Photos)

Deborah Johnson 

The photos of a pretty Nigerian lady identified as Deborah Johnson, who is reportedly a new recruit in the United States Army, have emerged online, and melted many hearts.

The pretty soldier who had her secondary school education at the Royal Crown High School in Iju Ishaga, Lagos before embarking on her journey to foreign land and joined the US Army said; "It was a tough decision for her deciding to be in the active duty, but after she sworn, she knew she was in, no going back and she don't regret it."

See more of her photos below;

#BBNaija: Gifty Explains Why She Said She Doesn’t Know Falz And Banky W (Read Her Letter Of Apology)

After the backlash, she has received left, right, center, middle. Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty has finally explained in an Instagram post why she doesn’t know singers, Falz the Bahd Guy and Banky W.

Guess she finally read everything going on on Social media and discovered the “Falz, Banky W” Drama.

Recall, the two singers had earlier paid a visit to the Big Brother Naija house to encourage and spend time with the housemate.. and Gifty claimed she does not know any of them.


She wrote on Instagram: Good evening everyone…first of all i was misunderstood when I said I don’t know Banky, actually what I meant was, “I’ve never met him in person”..Banky is an amazing singer no doubt. And right now i want to use this platform to apologize for all the wrong words I said about him. It’s just a game ,we say/do things for specific reasons + i was emotional unstable cos i was up for possible eviction. 

So to all banky fans and everyone plz forgive me, Banky I love ur music and you are a talented cute guy! #blessed And concerning FALZ, i know the song called “soft work” but believe me i had no idea it was FALZ that sang it and also i haven’t met him before..that was why i had to ask “who is he”..#humblefalz To everyone out there, i just want to refresh your mindset again that the BIG BROTHER SHOW is always a game that has just one winner and whatever actions u have seen in the house is for a reason so please i beg you all don’t judge by what you have seen or heard…..God richly bless you all and I LOVE YOU… abeg make una no vex for ma head na, na game rule me just dey follow ooo #NEVERGIVEUP #ITSJUSTGOD 

#BBNaija: Gifty Explains Why She Said She Doesn’t Know Falz And Banky W (Read Her Letter Of Apology)

After the backlash, she has received left, right, center, middle. Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty has finally explained in an Instagram post why she doesn’t know singers, Falz the Bahd Guy and Banky W.

Guess she finally read everything going on on Social media and discovered the “Falz, Banky W” Drama.

Recall, the two singers had earlier paid a visit to the Big Brother Naija house to encourage and spend time with the housemate.. and Gifty claimed she does not know any of them.


She wrote on Instagram: Good evening everyone…first of all i was misunderstood when I said I don’t know Banky, actually what I meant was, “I’ve never met him in person”..Banky is an amazing singer no doubt. And right now i want to use this platform to apologize for all the wrong words I said about him. It’s just a game ,we say/do things for specific reasons + i was emotional unstable cos i was up for possible eviction. 

So to all banky fans and everyone plz forgive me, Banky I love ur music and you are a talented cute guy! #blessed And concerning FALZ, i know the song called “soft work” but believe me i had no idea it was FALZ that sang it and also i haven’t met him before..that was why i had to ask “who is he”..#humblefalz To everyone out there, i just want to refresh your mindset again that the BIG BROTHER SHOW is always a game that has just one winner and whatever actions u have seen in the house is for a reason so please i beg you all don’t judge by what you have seen or heard…..God richly bless you all and I LOVE YOU… abeg make una no vex for ma head na, na game rule me just dey follow ooo #NEVERGIVEUP #ITSJUSTGOD 

Too Bad! See The Spoilt Beans Being Fed To IDPs In Borno State (Photos)

Disturbing pictures which show spoilt beans allegedly distributed to displaced persons at the Teachers Village camp and Gamboru camp have been shared on Facebook.

According to user, Yaga Allen, IDPs at the camps were given these spoilt beans to cook and eat last Wednesday and yesterday Thursday.

Chibok leader and spokesperson, Manasseh Alleh, quickly rushed to verify the situation and reportedly discovered the IDPs have waited for 42days before finally getting this as food.