TheCloneNigeria: April 2016

Saturday 30 April 2016

The Weekend Chat: Time Out With Adanma

Hi guys!

Sorry I didn't turn up last weekend. To make up for that, I'm turning up a day earlier this weekend. I try now :). You have no idea why I didn't turn up so do not judge me! :)

Jermaine Jackson

For lovers of jazz and music in general, the Lagos International Jazz Festival 2016 promises to be the most awesome ever.

Stella Oduah

If there's one person controversy wouldn't leave alone despite her giving it a wide berth, it's former Aviation Minister and now Senator, Princess Stella Oduah.

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun

What is the by-product of wood that can be gathered to generate electricity in Ogun State? It's sawdust! The Ogun state government has resolved to tackle the lack of power hampering the gateway land's growth by turning to sawdust for the solution.

Tompolo

As the relevant authorities are carrying out investigations to unravel the origin and activities of the new militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, the erstwhile billionaire militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, has denied vehemently being the brains behind the group.

Tiwa Savage Addresses Teebillz's Accusations And It Is Explosive

Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage has addressed the shocking accusations levelled against her by (ex) husband Tunji 'Teebillz' Balogun.

This is what you get when two boss ladies take a photo! Queen Bey and tennis goddess Serena Williams. Love it!

Photo Credit: Instagram

Oba Of Benin, Omo n'Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo I, Is Dead

The Late Oba

The Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo I, is dead. He was to have died on Friday afternoon. His passing was announced by the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe. The late Benin monarch had been battling an unknown illness since last year.

May his soul rest in peace.

Lagos: Angry Drivers Block Oshodi-Apapa Expressway In Protest Over Death Of Tanker Driver

There was mild drama in the Sanya area of Lagos this morning where angry protesters blocked the Oshodi-Apapa expressway over the death of a tanker driver, identified as Salisu Sanni.

Ugonna Madueke

Guess whose name popped up during EFCC's interrogation of Fidelity bank PLC's underfire MD, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo? Ugonna Madueke, son of former Minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke.

Which hit did you think likely inspired this youth's ridiculousness? 'Say My Name', 'Crazy In Love', 'Drunk In Love?' Whatever inspired this, it's not for the fainthearted.

Would you go this far for love?

Mtcheew!

PDP National Executive Committee Zones Party Chairmanship To The North

Ali Modu Sheriff

The stage is all but complete for former governor and Senator, Ali Modu Sheriff to keep the chairmanship of the party on a permanent basis as the PDP National Executive Committee, approved the retention of the chairmanship of the party to the North.

Donald Trump

Donald Trump didn't see this one coming. Scores of people took to the streets to protest in California on Thursday night outside a Donald Trump campaign rally.

Diezani Allison-Madueke

For EFCC officials with a keen nose for sniffing out financial wrongdoings, the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan is a gift that keeps giving. The financial investigators have unearthed another scam that allegedly took place during the Otuoke native's tenure as landlord at Aso-Rock. The airwaves are being bombarded by news of another $12.9bn arms fraud...

Diezani Allison Madueke

When is the Nigerian banking industry ever going to get a break of the barrage of attack from hurricane EFCC? The EFCC gale came visiting the industry again this week and Fidelity Bank were the reluctant hosts to the unwelcome visitor.

This photo was taken at least 14 years ago. They are all successful actors today. They have come a long way! Do you recognize them?

Photo: Check Out The Queen Of Ile-Ife Wuraola In New Picture

The beautiful wife of the Ooni of Ife, Wuraola, looking good! By the way, we spot a Cartier shop somewhere in the background... The life of luxury!

Photo credit: Instagram

Photos: Wizkid Moves On From The 'Linda/Wizkid' Brouhaha

Wizkid enroute Sierra Leone

These are the first photos of Wizkid since his 'fight' with Linda Ikeji. He is in Sierra Leone for a concert and was welcomed by the President. Good stuff! See more pictures he shared online today below...

It's rare to see Kylie Jenner looking her age- 18. She usually looks older with all the heavy make up and choice of clothes. Well, she looks every inch her age on the cover of Glamour UK magazine, June 2016 edition. Looking good!

Photo credit: Instagram

Thursday 28 April 2016

Alleged Infidelity: Tee Billz Claims Account Was Hacked

Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz

When the instagram posts emanated from Tee Billz's account earlier in the day, it virtually shattered the internet and broke fans hearts. See his Instagram post below...

Lionel Messi

Guess whose first registration card popped up on the internet. None other than Barcelona star and Albiceleste inspirational captain, Lionel Messi. See the registration card below...

The late Prince

...And he refused treatment. This must be one of the best kept secrets in the music industry. The iconic singer, Prince, was suffering from AIDS and had refused treatment because he believed he could be cured by...wait for it...prayers!

Shocking is even an understatement to describe this story. Pray tell what's honourable about a man killing his 16 year-old sister because he caught her with a mobile phone?

Adekunle Gold

So what do you think of Adekunle Gold’s tweet on working on Lil’ Kesh’s YAGI logo?

Busybodies have hastily concluded Adekunle Gold teaming up with Lil' Kesh and leaving YBNL for YAGI. See the tweet below...

Nenadi Usman

Mrs Nenadi Usman is a former lawmaker, former minister of finance, former director of finance for PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation among many other things.

Mrs Iyabo Anisulowo

A former Minister of State for Education and Ogun state senator, Mrs Iyabo Anisulowo, has been kidnapped in Ilaro, Ogun state.

The Lastma Official

When this Lagos State Transport Management Authority- LASTMA official left home in the wee hours of the morning, the only thing he envisaged beating him at his duty post was the torrential downpour.

According to the words of the number one police officer in the country, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, the perpetrators of the bloody massacre on Nimbo community won't escape the long arm of the law.

Sule Lamido

The 2019 Presidential race may be Three years away but former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, who believes so much that the early bird gets the fattest worms has thrown his bright and colourful hat in the ring already.

Musiliu Obanikoro

Bad news for everyone involved in the infamous $2.1bn armgate investigations who clinked champagne glasses in honour of giving the EFCC the slip and made it abroad with the dirty loot.

President Buhari

Do you know any government official seeking medical help for treatment that can be handled in Nigerian hospitals? Be kind enough to let him/her know foreign treatment aren’t on government tab anymore.

Mercy Aigbe

Popular Yoruba movie actress, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, on Wednesday had a brush with policemen in Osogbo and got arrested for a traffic infraction.

George Uboh

People who live in glass houses don’t throw stones but it appears George Uboh totally forgot about that.

The NLC And TUC Demand N56,000 As Minimum Wage From President Buhari

The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) are jointly asking President Buhari to make the nation’s minimum wage earners happy by increasing the minimum wage from the present N18,000 to N56,000.

Solomon Arase

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has given a directive to officers of the police force to arrest anybody found selling petroleum products in plastic containers.

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari earlier today, Wednesday, directed the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin and Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Solomon Arase, to secure communities under herdsmen attack.

Apple flagship headquarters

Apple, the Silicon valley giant that has spent much of the last five years as the world's most valuable company, on Tuesday said that revenue for it's second fiscal quarter, which ended in March declined 13percent to $50.6 billion, as sales of it's flagship product, the iPhone, fell.

The continued shutdown of our institutions of learning is becoming quite cynical. The latest university to catch the indefinite closure virus is the University of Ibadan.

Busted gang members, Bronx Wednesday

At least 100 gang members responsible for multiple murders, including the slaying of an innocent 92-year-old woman were arrested early Wednesday in the largest takedown in NYC history, sources say.

The 2016 Federal Budget rigmarole (and all the challenges that came with it) would finally be put to rest next week according to news emanating from State House correspondents present at the crucial meeting between the executive and the legislature held in Abuja.

Fulani herdsmen

You will recall that there have been a worrying upsurge in the spate of deadly attacks in villages and communities where suspected Fulani herdsmen have been consistently fingered.

Olisa Metuh

All is not well with the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh who was reported to have fallen off his chair during the party's National Working Committee's meeting yesterday in Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari met with principal officers of the Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives at the State house on Tuesday 26th of April. Continue to see more photos from the meeting.

Flavour Becomes Brand Ambassador For 'Life Beer'

Flavour with staff of Nigerian breweries

Singer flavour becomes brand ambassador for 'Life beer'. He shared the photos and captioned them "Life is good :) Golibe!! So happy to be a brand ambassador for life beer - NB thanks." See another photo below.

Photos: Kim Kardashian, Rob And Blac Chyna Hang Out Together

One big family!

It appears all is well with the Kardashian's and their brother Rob's fiancee, Blac Chyna. A few days ago, we saw Blac and Kylie Snapchatting, now it is Kim, Blac and Rob hanging out together on a lunch date at Nate and Al's in Beverly Hills. Cool stuff! More photos from the lunch date below...

Szilard Horvath

Here's a classic case of taking a joke too far. Hungarian TV weatherman, Szilard Horvath, wanted to inject some humour into his forecast by using recorded fart noises to demonstrate the 'windy' weather.

That #OccupyNass is trending on social media is no longer news to many, and that both anti and pro-Saraki are currently staging protests at the National Assembly complex.

What's news and comical, however, is one group of protesters' statement of intent by showing up with their very own mobile toilet!

Talk about someone taking Luther Vandross' "Ain't No Stopping Us" much too seriously.

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