Thank You America! U.S. Appeal Court Denies Request To Restore Trump's Immigration Ban

A U.S. appeal court late on Saturday denied an emergency appeal from the U.S. Department of Justice to restore an immigration order from President Donald Trump barring citizens from seven mainly Muslim countries and temporarily banning refugees.

"Appellants' request for an immediate administrative stay pending full consideration of the emergency motion for a stay pending appeal is denied," the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said.

It said a reply from the Department in support of the emergency appeal was due on Monday.

'2Face Has Cancelled His Own Participation Not My Own' - Seyi Law Insists Protest Will Go On

Comedian, Seyi Law is not backing out of the planned protest scheduled for tomorrow despite the cancellation announced by 2face Idibia a few hours ago.

Seyi Law says, 'I am giving Nigerians the assurance that I will be at the stadium tomorrow. We have a right to our protest. I absolutely understand 2baba, but I am not backing out'. See more of his tweets after the cut... 

Photos: Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami Welcomes James Ibori Home

Warri billionaire, Chief Ayiri Emami welcomed James Onanefe Ibori yesterday after being deported to Nigeria on completion of his jail term in the UK.

The former Delta State Governor arrived his country home Oghara, in Ethiope West LGA of the state to a rousing welcome from hundreds of well wishers, family members and political associates

Photos: Alleged Thief Burnt To Death In Makurdi, Benue State

The charred remains of an unidentified man was found this morning at Federal university of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State.

Sources said the alleged thief stormed a private students hostel and tried to steal from a student. It was gathered that the thief demanded for the student's laptop and phone but the student said he refused, which angered the thief.

At that moment the thief angrily shot at the student once, he fortunately evaded the gun shot, raised an alarm as a struggle ensued between them. The students of Federal University Of Agriculture, in numbers came out of their various rooms and apprehended the suspect and set him ablaze.

Fuji Legend, Wasiu Ayinde K1 Is A Grandfather Again!

Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K-1 is a grandfather again. His daughter Sekinat Olatanwa gave birth to a baby boy in the US a few days ago.

K1 shared the news on social media saying, 'to the glory of God, newest addition to the family of Ojushagbola, as K1 De Ultimate’s daughter, Mrs Sekinat Olatanwa Ayoka & Fuad Adeyemo welcomed a new baby boy in Miami, Florida, USA'.

You Can Be Poor And Still Help Some Richers - Ali Baba writes

As written by comedian, Ali Baba.

"Being kind and helping another is not to be hinged on any disability. You can be poor and still help someone who is rich. You must find what it is that you have inside you, that is your ability.

That is what you will use to uplift the person who may look like they don't need help. So I got a brain wave to assist couples who have issues with having issues and I came up with #FirstFruitProject by partnering with #nordicalagos to make the dreams of those couple come true'. 

Man Exposes Lady Who Allegedly Gave Him HIV On Facebook (See Photo)

A Kenyan man  named Ken Karimi has exposed on Facebook, a woman who allegedly gave him HIV and allegedly, is on a spree to infect more Kenyan men with the deadly virus.

The man confessed that he was infected by the girl after a night of unbridled debauchery. He was too drunk the night he slept with her, so didn't wear a condom. He got to find out he was infected after he and the girl got into a heated argument.

Richard Akuson Writes On How Sad Tuface Idibia Chickened Out On His Planned Protest

Richard Akuson is a publicist, writer and One of Cosmopolitan Nigeria's Top 8 Nigerian Fashion Power Brokers of 2016. He writes...

I'm tired.

Nigeria has failed me as the Buhari led government has once again incredibly cheated us, And are on the verge of bullying us into silence with false reports. But what breaks my heart the most is how easily and quickly @official2baba left us all hanging dry.

Video: Police Van Drives Past A Hit And Run Accident Victim In Lagos

This is a sad video to watch. A man was a victim of a hit and run accident somewhere in Lagos yesterday. Usually Nigerians are scared of helping in such incidents because they fear the case might be turned against them afterwards. But for a police van to drive past such a man who desperately needs help is quite sad. Watch the video which was shared by OAP Do2dtun after the cut...

Cristiano Ronaldo Is World's Highest-Earning Athlete For 2016 After Banking £70m

Real Madrid and Portuguese striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged the highest-earning athlete for 2016 after banking £70m. The former Manchester United star, who had a remarkable 2016, after winning the Champions League and Euro tournament, that saw him claim the Ballon d'Or and the Best FIFA Men's Player. He was named ahead of his rival, Lionel Messi who sits second, having made £65M while NBA star, LeBron James completed the top three with £61.9M.
Tennis legend, Roger Federer made £54.4M and Golden State Warriors's Kevin Durant scooped £45.1M to make the top five.

However, it's the first time the football star is heading the list as a top earner.

Fela Was Beaten And Brutalised, 2face Gave Up On An Ordinary Threat - Nigerians Remember Fela After Cancellation Of Protest

The cancellation of the February 6 protest by 2face Idibia last night continues to generate more reactions on social media. Now, the dynamics of the conversation is changing online. Nigerians are bringing in the late Fela Kuti into the discussion saying he lived, fought and died for Nigerians while 2face Idibia who has not been beaten or brutalised gave up on an ordinary threat. See what Nigerians are saying after the cut....

EFCC Seals Yuguda’s Estate

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Saturday sealed off an estate belonging to the immediate past Governor of Bauchi State, Mallam Isa Yuguda.

Announcing this on its Facebook page, the commission said, “The EFCC has seized a house located at 184 Attahiru Bafarawa Close, beside Fariah suites , old GRA, Bauchi, Bauchi State belonging to a former governor of the state, Mallam Isa Yuguda, pending the conclusion of investigation against him bordering on abuse of office, money laundering and diversion of public funds.

There’s A Drug That Now Cures Cancer

A patient given 18 months to live has been left with no trace of the disease after being one of the first in the world to test a new wonder drug .

Bob Berry is one of just three people to take part in the trial at the hospital – and one of just 12 across the globe.

The 60-year-old was diagnosed with cancer three years ago after suffering pains in his shoulder.
Scans revealed a shadow on his lungs, and he was referred to hospital where he was dealt the devastating news that he had lung cancer.

Ghanaian Woman And Her Three Children Who Died In Fire Incident In Finland, Laid To Rest (Photos)

The Ghanaian woman and her three children who died in a fire outbreak in Finland, have all been laid to rest. The late Nana Ago Prah and her three children died in the early hours of Friday, December 9, 2016, when their home was razed down by the fire. John Kwame Atta Owusu, the husband and father was at work at the time the tragic incident occurred. The woman and her kids were buried in Helsinki, Finland on Saturday, February 4, 2017.  See more photos after the cut..

I Met With Ibori To Welcome Him Back To His Father Land - DSS DG, Lawal Daura Says

Convicted former Delta state governor, James Ibori, was invited to the DSS headquarters in Abuja shortly after his arrival from the UK yesterday. According to the Cable, the Director General of the DSS, Lawal Daura, says the meeting with Ibori was for a short debriefing session as well as to welcome him back to his fatherland.

Video: 2Face Cancels Planned Peaceful March Due To Security Concerns

Legendary singer, 2Face who had planned a peaceful protest/march scheduled for Monday Feb 6th, has canceled the protest due to security concerns and public safety. He shared the video above and wrote: "Dear Nigerians!!! Due to security concerns and public safety consideration. I hereby announce the cancellation of the planned March".

With Or Without You, We Will March - Nigerians React As 2face Cancels February 6 Protest

Just 2days before the much anticipated peaceful protest led by 2face Idibia and scheduled to hold on Monday February 6, the singer announced it's cancellation and Nigerians are not happy. 2face shared a video on social media explaining that the protest had been cancelled due to security reasons, but plenty Nigerians weren't happy about it. See how Nigerians are reacting to the cancellation of the protest...

Kenyan Doctors Remove Coin Stuck In Boy's Throat For Two Weeks (Photos)

A team of doctors at the Aga Khan Hospital in Mombasa have successfully removed a coin that got stuck in the throat of a 3-year-old boy for two weeks. The boy identified as Samson Kaingu was said to have swallowed the coin while playing with his friends at school in Bamburi. He lived with the coin for two weeks due to lack of medical services in public hospitals after doctors went on strike.

Ex Governor Isa Yuguda Forfeits His Properties To EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday sealed off an Estate that belongs to the immediate past Governor of Bauchi State, Mallam Isa Yuguda. EFCC announced that the former Governor has forfeited his poroerties to them 'due to money laundering and diversion of public funds'. They wrote on their Facebook page.... See the writeup after the cut:

New York Fashion Week Designers Council Aren't Happy With Kanye West And He Has Apologised

On Friday, February 3, 2017 Kanye West announced that his Yeezy Season 5 collection would debut during New York Fashion Week. However, the Council Of Fashion Designers Of America, who schedule NYFW shows so designers do not conflict with each other, were not consulted, and they’re angry with Kanye because his last-minute announcement of a show also caused some ruffled feathers for Yeezy Season 2 and Season 4.
Steven Kolb the president and CEO of the association said, 'once again, CFDA was not approached or consulted about the possibility of Kanye West showing on the official New York Fashion Week schedule.

Medical Drug Shortages Hit Malawi As DHOs Exhaust Budgets

District public hospitals in Malawi have run out of essential medical drugs after District Health Officers exhausted the budget allocations for buying drugs for 2016/17 financial year. Confirming the drug shortages in district public hospitals,  Health ministry spokesperson,  Adrian Chikumbe, said the Ministry will meet with other stakeholders to find a way to resolve the setback.