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Days after he was kicked out of top radio station CoolFM for unknown reasons, Daddy Freeze says he is back. The media personality confirmed this in a new Instagram post where he showed off – of course! – one of his expensive timepieces. “ Arriving @Coolfmlagos for my show this afternoon! Listen to the #RoadShow with @kaylahoniwo @djxclusive83 and I ,” he wrote, adding, “ It’s going to be awesome !” Only days ago, rumours made the rounds that Daddy Freeze was sacked for dissing comedian Basketmouth and his wife Elsie Okpocha, and not long after he denied that claim, a leaked memo showed he was kicked out for unstated reasons. Well, Freeze is back and he is rubbing that, shamelessly, in the face of haters and we just know it’s going to be an interesting week. OJPals, what do you think? Tell us in the comments! @OJ’s Blog  EXCLUSIVE Email : olumidejohnson.blogs@gmail.com

The decision of a South African school to ‘compel’ black students to straighten their hair has been met with outrage from all quarters. Pretoria High School for girls has been accused of racism for its decision not to allow black female students the same kind of hair freedom their white counterparts are allowed. The rule which has been longstanding was protested over the weekend by students of the institution who had had enough of the discriminating prescriptions by the school detailing what their hair should look like, and implying that their hair is deemed untidy by the school’s standard, in its natural state. One of the students at Pretoria High called into the Breakfast Show on Power FM, confirming that this is indeed the case and punishments have been meted out to students who have failed to comply in the past. “We are being discriminated against because of our hair; they want us to relax our hair, they want our hair to look a certain way,”  she said. Over...

In a bid to  ‘cure’  himself of homosexuality, a pastor in Anambra State allegedly raped one of his congregants; a 13-year-old boy, after a vigil service. The clergyman who shepherds Jesus Miracle Ministries in Awka, the state’s capital, is presently on the run following the alleged assault on the minor. A native doctor is said to have prescribed sex with a male teen as the ‘cure’ for the pastor’s homosexuality, according to an anonymous  source . The victim of the sexual assault narrated his ordeal to newsmen. He stated that despite his refusal, the pastor requested that he stay back after the vigil on the fateful day. “ The pastor approached me after the vigil and asked me to stay back ,” he said.  “I told the pastor that I wanted to go home since the church activities had ended.   “The pastor told me to wait till dawn and when I insisted that I must go, the pastor applied a substance on my eyes which made me to sleep.   “ When ...

Actress Gabrielle Union and her superstar basketballer husband, Dwayne Wade, are currently in mourning. According to ABC, Wade’s cousin, Nykea Aldridge, was shot dead during a crossfire yesterday in Chicago’s Parkway Gardens neighbourhood. The 32-year-old mother of four was walking from the Dulles School of Excellence at about 3:30 p.m. when two armed men opened fire on another man in the vicinity. Sadly, Aldridge was shot in the head and arm during the crossfire. She was rushed to the Stroger Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Mourning her first cousin, Dwayne Wade who plays for the Chicago Bulls took to Twitter to condemn the violence in the city. “My cousin was killed today in Chicago. Another act of senseless gun violence. 4 kids lost their mom for NO REASON. Unreal. #EnoughIsEnough” he said. Wade’s mother, Pastor Jolinda Wade, also condemned the shooting. “Just sat up on a panel yesterday, The Undefeated, talking about the violence that’s go...

Drake may have finally confirmed he is dating Rihanna and in a big way too! Yesterday, the rapper surprised Rihanna with an over-the-top gesture in celebration of her MTV Video Vanguard award which she will be receiving   at the MTV Video Music Awards. Instead of sending Riri a bouquet of flowers or a card, Drake purchased a massive billboard which read: “Congratulations to Rihanna from Drake and everyone at OVO.” And Rihanna shared the photo of the oversized billboard on her Instagram with a heart emoji and captioned it: “When he extra.” Fans have since gone beserk over Drake’s romantic gift and Rihanna’s comment section has been popping with different reactions. Drake and Rihanna reportedly started dating months back but the couple have been trying to keep it low-key because of how their last relationship failed.  “They have been keeping it a secret because this tim...

Jelani Maraj may be considering taking the 15 years plea bargain offered by the prosecutor for his indictment in the rape of a 12-year-old girl multiple times, and he has just four days to make that decision or face grievous consequences. According to Daily Mail, the 37-year-old brother of famous rapper Nicki Minaj requested for an adjournment on Thursday and was granted four days to decide if he will take the 15 years to life option prosecutors offered him last month. In April, Jelani was formally charged with felony predatory sexual assault against a child by a grand jury, and if convicted, faces a life sentence. Last month, his DNA result matched the semen found on the pant of the 12-year-old girl he was accused of raping. Now, Daily Mail reports that if he refuses the offer from the prosecutors by Monday when he appears in court, he could face life in prison if convicted of the offence. Nicki Minaj, who in December paid for his $100,000 bond,...

Following his two-year contract to handle the Super Eagles, German coach Gernot Rohr will reportedly be earning the sum of N18.6m ($47, 000) per month. Rohr, 63, will be paid the sum by an oil and gas firm owned by billionaire club owner Ifeanyi Ubah, which has agreed to sponsor the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). His massive pay has sparked reactions among former members of the Super Eagles, who question the latest move by the NFF,  Vanguard  reports. “It’s not justified. What’s the criteria for paying him that amount of money? What major National team has he handled before? ” Former Green Eagles star Etim Esin queried.  “Well, those in charge know all the intrigues. They did all they did just to get a foreign coach. What’s the guarantee that he’ll qualify us for Russia 2018? They know what they are going to get from it. They just look for a way to milk us of our resources. I don’t think it’s a good move, but then I think the people in the g...

The officers of the Lagos State Police Command today announced that they arrested two rapists in army uniform. According to  Punch , the two men wore camouflage uniforms to rob and rape women in Oworonshoki and Bariga areas of Lagos State. Speaking with newsmen today, the Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, said the police sprang into action following complaints from victims, especially a 15-year-old girl. Narrating how the arrests were carried out, Badmos said:

Dozens of people were hurt, eight of them seriously, when a regional train hit a tree uprooted during a hailstorm in the south of France. One of the passengers was critically hurt and airlifted to hospital Witnesses said one passenger had been thrown out of the train by the force of the crash, at Saint-Aunes in the Herault region. Emergency services said one person was critically injured and airlifted to hospital. The front of the train was badly damaged and windows were knocked out. The damage left the line between Montpellier and Nimes blocked The double-decker train had been travelling at 140km/h to the east of Montpellier when it rammed into the tree at around 15:45 local time (13:45 GMT), reports said. The accident left the Montpellier to Nimes line completely blocked during the evening rush-hour. The hailstorm hit large areas of the south and local residents in the area tweeted pictures of hailstones the size of golf-balls. The area ...

Three people, including two children, have died after their throats were slit by glass-coated strings used for flying kites on India's Independence Day. Kite-flying is a popular sport in many parts of India Saanchi Goyal, 3, and Harry, 4, were looking out through the sunroof of their cars in different parts of Delhi when sharp strings slit their throats. Zafar Khan, 22, died in the same manner when he was riding his motorbike. Glass-coated strings are used to bring down competitors' kites, but they also end up injuring and killing people. Many Indians fly kites to celebrate festivals and important occasions like the Independence Day, which is celebrated on 15 August. But every year, there are reports of people dying or getting wounded from the kite strings - locally known as manja - treated with powdered glass or metal to sharpen them.

With a semi-final clash against Germany in view, Captain of Nigeria’s Dream Team VI, Mikel Obi, speaks about his determination to lead the team to its second Olympic Men’s Football Tournament gold medal. Read the full interview below, as culled from  FIFA.com : FIFA.com: Congratulations on making the semi-finals. In your opinion, why has this team worked so well? Mikel John Obi:  Sheer determination, effort, togetherness and unity in the team. It’s been absolutely amazing. Also the team is built to play offensive football and to express ourselves and make sure we create chances and score goals. I think it’s hunger and willingness to help each other on the pitch, to run for each other. We know exactly what to do when we play. I think that’s very important and that’s exactly what’s got us here.

The Chairman of MFM Media Committee Worldwide, Oladele Bank-Olemoh has shut down claims that the eight Nigerians arrested by Cambodian authorities, for alleged drug trafficking, are members of MFM church. The eight Nigerian men were arraigned together with a Cambodian for allegedly using MFM premises to deal in illicit drugs. They may reportedly face life imprisonment if found guilty by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court. Speaking to  SUNDAY PUNCH , Bank-Olemoh said that linking Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries to the accused persons was an attempt to drag the name of the church through the mud. He also added that the allegations appeared to be a vendetta against the church. “You know the country is a Muslim country. The MFM church is the only African church in Cambodia that many black people attend,” he said. He also revealed that the church was searched and no drugs were found but admitted that the suspects were arrested outside th...

An Ogun State housewife, Fatimoh Olanrewaju, has been arrested by the police for allegedly breaking the arms and legs of a 5-year-old boy, her stepson, Iyanu. According to  Punch , Fatimoh carried out the heinous act at their residence at Onihale village, along the old Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Iyanu’s mother and father reportedly got divorced two year ago and ever since, the toddler had been in the custody of his stepmother and father. Reporting about the condition the 5-year-old boy had been living in, Punch said Fatimoh had been physically abusing the child, until the recent incident where she broke his limbs. Confirming the story, the acting state Police Public Relations, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the toddler is currently on admission at the Federal Medical Centre in Idi Aba, Abeokuta, while Fatimoh is held in the custody of the Anti-Human Trafficking Department of the Command. OJPals, what do you think? Tell us in the comments! ...

Today, Linda Ikeji took to Instagram to share a touching story about how she started. “6 years ago, I shut down my office, packed my stuff and went home because I could no longer afford rent,” the popular blogger wrote on Instagram, adding, “Look at me now.” The photos she shared include an executive office, a studio complete with overhead suspended lights, and a tastefully furnished central office splashed generously with colours. Ms Ikeji is set to launch a conglomerate: her TV station, a radio station and music studio. “My new office. My personal lounge,” she called it. Sunday Scoop  adds that Ms Ikeji moved into a 22-room office at Lekki that costs N10 million per annum, and the blogger plunged a whopping N85 million in remodeling and furnishing. Ms Ikeji will hold various businesses in the partitioned offices and they include housing studio, editing suite, two lounges, VIP waiting room, radio booth, Linda Ikeji Music, LIS administ...

A coalition led by Saudi Arabia has resumed airstrikes in Yemen resulting in the deaths of at least 10 children on Saturday while many others sustained serious injuries. Credit: Reuters Reports from Yemen indicate that a religious school was hit by missiles from the coalition fighter jets in a morning raid on Saturday. According to  Reuters , at least 30 children are currently injured, citing global humanitarian agency, Doctors Without Borders. Credit: Reuters The students were writing an examination when the airstrikes occurred and there are fears the casualty figures may indeed be higher. Yemen’s Al-Alam News Network and Iran’s Tasnim news agency claim some 50 school children were killed. Credit: Reuters A video obtained by another media agency, Ruptly, seen by Reuters, reportedly shows numerous children with head, arm and leg wounds being carried away on stretchers with blood covered faces and bodies. The video also provides still ...

During a recent interview on Desmims TV, popular Hausa actor Adam Zango addressed claims that he was gay. The  Kannywood  actor, who was a guest on the TV station’s talkshow, held a Qur’an to his head and swore that he was not gay, adding that he will never be. “I am here to tell the whole world that I am not gay and I do not participate in any gay activities within and outside the Kannywood industry,” he said. Adam Zango Image: LIB The actor was forced to deny being gay publicly because many of the actors in Kannywood have been taunted with rumors of being gay. Meanwhile, Adam Zango has been previously romantically linked to Kannywood actress, Nafisa Abdullahi. OJPals,  what do you think? Let us know! @OJ’s Blog  EXCLUSIVE Email : olumidejohnson.blogs@gmail.com

YesJulz’ sex tape has finally hit the internet. The tape which shows the acclaimed ‘Queen of Snapchat’ having sex with a male photographer was leaked by two people she recruited to work with her. According to  Bossip , the two people – a Miami-based fitness model, Hencha Voigt, and another man, Wesley Victor – hacked into Julz’ phone, got her explicit photos and the sex tape YesJulz recorded. The duo then threatened to release them to the public within 24hrs if she didn’t pay them $18,000 cash. The Miami Beach Police said that Voigt and Victor sent Julz some of the pictures and videos as proof. “ 18K cash … you can have them back as I said you dope chick. I like your movment look if I feel any fun business game over your choice,”  Victor said in his message to Julz last week, and then they gave her a 24-hour deadline. However, the two were arrested hours ago by the police, the cellphone retrieved, and both have confessed to threatening Julz wh...

A 15-year-old boy identified as Ismaila Suleiman has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for setting nine houses in different areas in the Bauchi metropolis on fire,  PUNCH  reports. The 15-year-old boy, with the help of his accomplices, reportedly stole some goods from the houses at the Fadam Mada, Kafin Galadima and Dass Park areas of Bauchi Metropolis after setting them on fire. The spokesperson for the Bauchi state Police command, Mahmood Mohammed, said in a statement on Friday, that the suspects had been arrested by detectives attached to the General Investigation Department of the command after a tip-off. Also arrested were two other men who were accused of buying the stolen goods from Suleiman. The Bauchi police revealed that Suleiman and his partners set the houses ablaze by soaking rags in petrol and throwing it into the windows of houses. Then the 15-year-old boy, Suleiman, will pretend to help out in putting out the...

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited yesterday declared force majeure on export of Bonny Light, Nigeria’s high grade crude oil.  This comes just four days after the oil major declared a force majeure on gas supply to the Nigeria LNG’s export facility on Bonny Island due to a leak on the Eastern Gas Gathering System pipeline which Shell uses in supplying most of its gas to NLNG. Force majeure is a legal clause that allows an oil firm to stop shipments without breaching contracts. According to  Punch , Shell’s Media Relations Manager, Precious Okolobo, said the declaration was because of the shutdown of the Nembe Creek Trunk Line. Inaugurated in 2010, the 100km Nembe Creek Trunk Line which feeds the export terminal has a capacity of 600,000 bpd. With this declaration, about 600, 000 barrels per day of the Bonny Light crude oil and other productions in Nigeria have now been shut in. Apart from the Bonny Light ...

In a recent interview with  Vanguard,  singer Sean Tizzle stated that the best way male celebrities can avoid having baby mamas is to ensure they use condoms bought by themselves. Sean Tizzle “ I was with a girl and she told me that females put holes in condoms just to hook guys and have babies with them. I was surprised, and that’s why they say when girls hand you condom, don’t use it. It’s better you have yours because you won’t know these condoms have holes when you are already in the mood” the  Perfect Gentleman  singer stated.  He however added that he doesn’t believe in abortion and thinks it’s better to get married and do it the right way in such situations. Sean Tizzle also opened up about the continuous bleaching controversy surrounding his appearance and admitted that it was the reason he didn’t want to do interviews anymore. “ Yes, I did some photoshopping on my pictures to make myself look g...

The Premier League kicks off in earnest, heralding a brand new season in European club football and bringing months of intense waiting to a very welcome end. Last weekend, title holders Leicester fell to FA Cup holders, Manchester United at the Community Shield. While the whole world looks to see how they defend their title, not a lot of people expect them to handle the pressure together with their new continental responsibilities very well. But it is a new rebranded season for the Premier League and we bring you a new rebranded show which now includes betting tips and forecasts. Let’s go. Manchester City  take on  Sunderland  at the Etihad in their first Premier League match on Saturday. Last season’s UCL semi-finalists will be looking for a bright start under their new manager Pep Guardiola and nowhere better to start than at home. They have won four of their last five encounters and though Sunderland have a new management of their own under David Moyes...

A Nigerian woman identified as Fausat Abolore, was today arraigned before a court in the United Kingdom for paying a man £1,000 to pose as her newborn baby’s father in order to avoid deportation. According to Daily Mail , Fausat and her accomplice Anthony Ezekpo were caught when she transferred £1,000 into Ezekpo’s account on the same day he tried to register the child’s birth certificate.  UK police also found out about her fraudulent act through online pictures of the real father Peter Gentry cradling his son at a naming ceremony on September 15, 2014. Faust Abolore reportedly hired Anthony Ezekpo so she could gain British citizenship, using his name on the baby’s birth certificate and claiming she lived with Ezekpo, providing the UK authorities with a fake address. Fausat, Ezekpo and Awoyinka Image: Daily Mail Abolore, who gave birth to her son at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich on August 6, 2014, was prev...