Myworldnaija: March 2016

Wednesday 23 March 2016

HAILSTONES THE SIZE OF EGGS POUND CHINESE CITY FOR 15MINS

A mere umbrella just won't do, bring a helmet. Like something out of an apocalyptic flick, Chenzhou city, China experienced extreme weather lasting fifteen minutes when hailstones the size of eggs fell

Popular Yoruba actress, Lola Magret, was a year older recently and the actress hosted some few friends to a dinner at popular hotel on the island.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has said that about 4000 buses mostly used by Nigerian pilgrims would be replaced by Saudi Arabia authorities ahead of the year 2016 hajj exercise.

Recently, top Yoruba entertainers graced the event put together to celebrate veteran actress, Mama Ray who clocked 75 some few days by.

Actress Georgina Onuoha's daughter Chigozie Nicole Igwegbe turned a year older on March 21st and the mother could not hide how happy she was to be alive to celebrate her daughter as she threw her a

The Arsenal player suffered a bout of food poisoning upon arrival at the Super Eagles camp but has since recovered and joined his mates. His uncle tweeted his delight at the player's recovery.

ISREAL HOUGHTON DENIES HE CHEATED ON HIS WIFE WITH ADRIENNE BAILON

Recently divorced gospel singer Israel Houghton was spotted on a romantic getaway with talk show host Adrienne Bailon this week, sparking rumors Adrienne may have caused his divorce. Israel says

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday directed that the International Passport of former Governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam be released to him to travel abroad for medical surgery.

Nollywood actress, Grace Ama came back after child birth to meet a different Nollywood, things were no longer as it used to and the most embarrassing among them is what the young actors are

Iyabo Ojo just found herself in a rumour she has quickly quenched before it went viral and the story has a twist. Meanwhle, Iyabo was one of the few actresses who have thrown their support behind

He shared the photo on his Facebook wall and wrote "I just affixed my signature on the Senate's approval of S.B. 212: The 2016 Appropriation Bill which passed today".

NIGERIA DECLARES FRIDAY AND MONDAY EASTER HOLIDAY

The Nigerian Government has declared Friday and Monday public holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter celebrations respectively.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday allayed fears by owners of domiciliary accounts that the government planned to confiscate or covert the funds in such

Following the public criticism that has greeted the proposed anti-preaching law by the Kaduna state government, the Catholic Church of Nigeria has asked the state governor, Nasir El Rufai to thread

“I drink, I smoke, I do everything.” That was what Normoreloss said in an interview. Did he tried to quiet those habits? He only said that the Bible says that in everything, moderation should be applied

The trial of the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, has again been rescheduled.

We all know the love story that allegedly went sour between D’banj and Genevieve Nnaji. It all started in 2010 when the two of them became inseparable. Then, things fell apart and they went their

There have been lots of failed homes these days but search lights have always been on the Nigerian celebs and the few ones that have been able to maintain their homes have been gilding it with care.

The Senate has passed the 2016 budget, with an unprecedented reduction in the budget’s total.
President Muhammadu Buhari presented a N6.08 trillion proposal in December 2015.

What do you do if you spot a 16ft, 30kg snake under your bed? Such a scene is best imagined than real but for one man, it seemed just another day at the office. A certain Mr Naja from Thailand

The failure of the Department of the State Security Service (SSS) to produce former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, before an Abuja High Court Wednesday, has again stalled Mr.

Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her husband, Mathew, are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary today March 23rd. Omotola shared a photo of herself & her hubby on Instagram and if

Ibrahim El Bakraoui (top left, and circled centre right), who helped kill 14 people when he set off his suicide vest at Brussels airport yesterday, left his will in the bin of the terror cell's Schaerbeek

A self-confessed Boko Haram agent, Lawrence Ugwu, has begged a Karu Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, to forgive his criminal intimidations to his former employer.

It has become a norm for any female celebrity marking birthday to share some pictures to spice up the fun of the day.

It seems finally, controversial Nigerian Holland base singer, Maheeda, has revealed what she does for a living that enabled her to amerce so much wealth for herself.

Nigeria’s Super Falcon play maker, Perpetua Nkwocha, is set to walk down the aisle with her lover of many years who has waited patiently for the player.

There was an accident today involving a number of cars along Ozumba Mbadiwe Way, Victoria

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has warned that there would be no short-cut into the Nigeria Police Force in the recruitment of 10,000 personnel.

The month have March, 2016, seems to have been a month full of celebration though with some sad news around but the living still needs to rejoice no matter the challenges they go through.

The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), a United Kingdom-based Muslim advocacy organisation, has dragged President Muhammadu Buhari, the Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai,

Portugal's football association has offered to host it's friendly football match with Belgium in Portugal after the deadly terrorist attack in Belgium ensured the Belgian FA canceled the match

Read the press statement below..

In line with the persistent calls for a paradigm shift from over dependence on oil as the major earner of the country, the Lagos State Government and Kebbi State on Wednesday entered into a partnership on the

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday described a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, as a hypocrite for describing him

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, on Wednesday said fuel scarcity may persist for two more months as oil produced in the refineries would not be sold but kept in a “strategic reserve”.

Top football star Matias Suarez who plays for Belgium's biggest club Anderlecht has decided to call it quits with football in Belgium after yesterday's terrorists attack at one of the country's airports.

AFRICANS GIVE AWARDS TO PEOPLE THEY GET FAVOURS FROM - YVONNE NELSON

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, might soon incur the wrath of some African awards organizers or critique after she came attacking them about the way awards are being organized.

Disgraced footballer Adam Johnson who is set to go to jail for sexual crimes against an underage girl is set to be paid £15 a week to attend sex offender's course while in prison. The 28-year-old, who

Former Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso who is now a senator, flew a private jet to Kano state this morning to pay a condolence visit to the state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who lost his

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire as his Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-

A 64-year-old Ghanaian woman was convicted for attempting to smuggle drugs into the US and sentenced to twenty seven months in prison by a New York City court.

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday granted an order seeking the protection of witnesses during the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

The heat is on these days as some Nollywood stars are taking the fight of cyber bully on themselves as they have decided to fight back just the way they are being attacked.

A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, has ordered a former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, remanded at the Kuje Maximum Prison, pending the determination of his bail application on March

That's her grandfather and father, Gabriel and Lucky Igbinedion.

When celebs gather together to have some photograph session, it is expected that they concentrate on the lens of the camera but the lens will always see the obvious some times.

The trial of a leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, took a dramatic turn Monday, when counsel in the case told Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court that their lives were

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, is one lucky actress who one will say got married to a good man who carries her at heart wherever he goes and she has been enjoying marital bliss for a while now.

Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, is really making use of her plus size that she does not allow anyone bring her down with any form of insult.

Minister of Interior, Geoffrey Onyeama, has debunked claims that Nigeria joining the Islamic Coalition against Terror being led by Saudi Arabia, has a religious affiliation. Onyeama made the

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