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A serving House of Representatives member in Oyo State, Temitope Olatoye, popularly known as 'sugar', who is representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency was reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen. According to Sunday Vanguard, an information from a reliable source stated that the Honourable was shot in the eye at Iyana-Agbala area of Ibadan on Saturday. Sugar's younger brother, Oladotun revealed that Sugar was truly shot and was rushed to University College Hospital Ibadan (UCH), he died few hours later. Olatoye is said to have died at the Intensive Care Unit of UCH, Ibadan on Saturday, March 9. The spokesman of the hospital, Toye Akinrinola said Sugar died from gunshot wound. "We have formally told the family of his demise", Akinrinola said. Dermology Anti Aging Solution Look younger than ever - click here

Many jobs will be put at risk as the Japanese car manufacturing company on Tuesday declared its decision to shut down its plant in Swidon. Swindon is the Japanese company's only car plant in the European Union. The Japanese company builds 160,000 Honda Civics a year in Swindon. Greg Clark who is a Business Secretary said  the decision is devastating for United Kingdom. "The UK is one of the leaders in the development of these technologies and so it is deeply disappointing that this decision has been taken now", Greg said. "This is a commercial decision based on unprecedented changes in the global market". A drop in demand for diesel vehicles and tougher emission regulations affected the car industry. Honda claimed it had informed employees about its proposal to shut down Swindon plant. "Honda of UK manufacturing has today informed associates of the proposal to close its Swindon manufacturing plant, at the end of the current model'...

Sala's funeral was held on Saturday, February 16, 2019. The farewell started with a wake in the gym of Sala's soccer boyhood club, San Martín de Progress, in the Argentinian province of Santa Fe. Majority of the villagers joined Sala's family for the funeral of Emiliano who grew up in a nearby Cululu and happened to be a star. According to Walesonline, Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock said, "Things like this don't happen very often. You can't really understand the emotions of the family, but the thing today is how united they all are". "It's been very difficult for everyone but more for his mother - Mercedes, sister- Romina and the brother". "It's been very moving in there. Mercedes has been an amazing woman. She's been fantastic. The whole village is really united and I think it brings it home to you just how important family are". "The father has been emotional too but I think they have comfort in th...

Former U.S. President, Bill Clinton who was expected to visit Nigeria to manage Wednesday's peace pact signing ceremony between the two leading candidates, President Buhari and Atiku Abubakar has stepped aside. However, he has decided to stay away from visiting Nigeria following grumblings  here and there in Nigeria that the visit could be politically misinterpreted. Clinton however has wished Nigeria well. According to a statement from the presidential villa, he called President Buhari and wished Nigeria well. In a statement provided by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina, which was released on Thursday, noticed President Clinton's constant backing for the development of democracy in Nigeria regardless of him not being able to make it for the final endorsement of the peace accord between the two main aspirants. Quality and Affordable 4G phone         Save #3,000 - click here According to Mr. Femi Adesina President Buhari pr...

Usher and Rich the Kid were at a West Hollywood recording studio when shots were fired outside and robbery occurred, according to TMZ. The incident happened outside Westlake Recording Studios, Usher was reportedly inside the studio and according to the representatives of Rich the Kid, "he is fine". According to TMZ, Usher was spotted leaving the studio and he appeared fine but didn't have anything to say about the shooting. Shots were fired during the incident at Westlake Recording Studio, the man who started shooting was running away from the studio when he opened fire from behind him, according to eyewitnesses. Three men were found assaulted when deputies arrived on the scene as reported by The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The men said that three suspects requested for jewelry and cash before they started the  assault. Nobody was hospitalized as all the victims were treated for minor injuries. TMZ reported that Rich the Kid was outsid...

The United Kingdom (UK) has repeated that it regards Nigeria's self-government and that the country would not intrude into Nigeria's internal affairs. According to the British high commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Catriona Laing, UK would be installing over 100 viewers to cover 15 states in Nigeria during the general election which is coming up soon in the country. While speaking as a guest on Nigerian Info FM in Abuja on Tuesday, Ms Catriona revealed the aim of installing the viewers, "It is our job to stand with the people of Nigeria in this democratic journey". Quality and Affordable Laptop She continued, "As an independent observe country, we regard Nigeria's sovereignty". "What matter to us is the process. This is why we will be developing over 100 observers covering 15 states to support observer missions from the European Union, United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria and other local observers". Quality and Affordable 4G...

With the support of local coroner, police were able to identity the body found in the wreckage plane as that of Emiliano. A plane carrying Emiliano went missing on January 21, the plane wreckage was located early February after a thorough search and a body was found in the plane. Dorset Police said in a statement - "The body brought to Portland Port today, Thursday February 7 2019, has been formally identified by HM Coroner for Dorset as that of professional footballer Emiliano Sala". Dorset Police continued, "The families of Emiliano and the pilot David Ibbotson have been informed and will continue to be supported by specially trained family liaison officers. Our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time". HM Coroner together with Dorset Police will continue to investigate the circumstances of this death. It was reported on January 21 2019 that a plane carrying Emiliano to Cardiff went missing with Emiliano and the Pilot David Ibbotson and a...

The plane that was carrying the Cardiff striker Emiliano Sala went missing on January 21 and after searching for it for four days, nothing was found. A privately funded search was organized and it was reported on Sunday that the missing plane has been located. A search boat found the wreckage on the seabed of the English Channel on Sunday, following a search led by a marine explorer David Mearns David Mearns who has been working together with AAIB told Sky News : "The wreckage of the plane carrying Emiliano Sala and piloted by David Ibbotson has been found". Investigators inspecting the wreckage of Emiliano Sala's plane just reported that a body has been spotted inside the aircraft. The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) stated that, "Tragically, in video footage, a body is visible amidst the wreckage". The body was located using an underwater camera. The AAIB is now contemplating on the next steps in discussing with the police and famili...

The Jamaican artiste Sean Paul, recently met the Nigerian artiste Davido in London and he is congratulating him for the successful headline concert at the 02 Arena. Davido performed in the presence of 20,000 fans at the 02 Arena. Sean Paul took to his Instagram page on Thursday saying he is proud of his achievement and success. "MAN SEH HIM WATCH ME ON STAGE IN NIGERIA WHEN HE WAS A YUTE!!! GREATNESS!!! AMAZING 2 SEE HOW U DOIN BRO PROUD OF U!!! BLESSINGS!!!", Sean Paul wrote. He also shared the above photo of himself and Davido. Top celebrities and entertainers were present at the concert including, hollywood actor, Idris Elba and actress/model, Naomi Campbell. People from different part of the world are congratulating Davido for the event. Not only Sean Paul , Nigerians at home and diaspora are also proud of Davido. Related :  Davido called Kemi Olunloyo "Werey" (mad woman)

The President when addressing some issues from the Oval Office  on Thursday morning was asked about the "Empire" actor's attack and he said, "it's horrible". "That I can tell you it's horrible. I have seen it last night. It doesn't get worse, as far as I'm concerned", he said. That was quite a short reply as he didn't say much about the attack. Although, the President wasn't asked to elaborate more on the case. He wasn't asked about the MAGA statement. It was earlier reported that  Smollett was attacked and he is now hospitalized . The attackers screamed, " This is a MAGA country" after beating him and putting a rope around his neck and also pouring bleach on him. Related :  Jussie Smollett rejected more security few days before attack Police reveal photos of persons of interest involved in Jussie Smollett attack

On Thursday, the United States declared it was imposing visa restrictions on Ghana, as reported by Reuters. The U.S is accusing Ghana of failure to cooperating in accepting its citizens ordered cleared from the U.S. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), "U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has commanded consular officers in Ghana to ensure visa restrictions on some sections of visa applicants". The statement further stated that, " without an effective reply from the African country (Ghana), the aim of this regulation may further reach a large population in the country ". DHL Secretary, Kristjen Nielsen stated that, "Ghana has disappointed for not living up to its rules under international law to accept the return of its nationals ordered cleared from the United States". "We think the Ghanaian government will make effort with us to settle these issue as soon as possible", Nielsen said.

Smollett was spotted on video surveillance camera walking on the opposite side of the street at two persons of interest, as reported by Rob Elgas, a reporter. Elgas said both Smollett and the persons of interest then walk off camera. According to the reporter, Jussie remained unsighted on the camera for almost 60 seconds. He resurfaced on video surveillance going in to a condo building with street salt on his sweater and rope around his neck. Smollett arrives at a friend's place where cops met him for report. The Police just revealed an image that has to do with the  alleged assault attack from surveillance camera, but the image only reveals the shadow of the persons of interest. According to TMZ, law enforcement detectives have checked video footage in the environment where the incident happened and until now, haven't found a mark of the Smollett assailants. Police would like to have a word with the persons of interest to figure out if they were involved...

It was earlier reported by TMZ that the "Empire" star Jussie Smollett is being injured in an homophobic attack and he is now hospitalized. According to TMZ Smollett arrived in Chicago from New York late on Monday. He went to a Subway around 2am, someone shouted at him when he walked out, " Aren't you that f***ot Empire n****? As reported, there were two white men wearing ski masks that attacked Smollett, he fought back but he reportedly suffered a fractured rib. The attackers also poured him bleach after putting a rope around his neck. They shouted, "This is a MAGA country". Smollett was taken to Northwestern Memorial hospital and he is receiving treatment at present. Meanwhile, TMZ recently reported that the " Empire" star didn't want to surround himself with many bodyguards when he wasn't at work. According to sources close to the star, his security was reportedly increased last week after an homophobic letter which was...

One of the women (survivors) who featured in the R.Kelly's sexual misconduct allegation docuseries " Surviving R.Kelly " - Azriel Clary, is now an important part of the FBI investigation into R.Kelly's sexual misconduct allegation. Azriel Clary was reportedly flown to Phoenix to Orlando from Palm Spring when she was still a minor, specifically on May 25, 2015, on a slingshot rout. At that time, she was just 17. According to Clary's family, Azriel's three-way trip was organized by one of R.Kelly 's administrative assistants. This condition is putting Kelly in direct violation of Mann Act. Mann Act is the federal law which prohibits the illegal transportation of underage across state lines, for the purpose of debauchery, prostitution or sex. Punishment for such crime is up to 10 years in a federal prison. However, Kelly's attorney, Steve Greenberg has denied to TMZ that Kelly violated the law and also said he was unaware of any investigat...

According to TMZ, the lovebirds have postponed their wedding dates again. Sources close to TMZ reported that the couple are finding it a bit hard to fix a perfect day for their second wedding. Some of the 300 guest who already got invitation for the wedding were informed on Tuesday that the religious wedding is being rescheduled. This is because some loved ones and relatives of the couple would not be able to make it to Los Angeles at the already scheduled date. It's like the couple want to properly plan the wedding this time, so the wedding may not be taking place any moment soon. It was also reported that they might finally have a destination wedding. No need to rush anyway, because they had a court marriage done already. We are sure it's gonna be a charm anytime they finally fix. Related :  Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin wedding ceremony will take place at Los Angeles

Singer Chris Brown and two other men identified as his friend and a body guard, were detained in Police custody on Monday after a 24-year-old woman complained she was assaulted in a hotel in Paris earlier this month. Chris and the two men have reportedly been released. According to the Paris prosecutor's office, an investigation is continuing on the rape complaint. Shortly after the release, Chris Brown passed an information to people through his Instagram page, the information is basically to defend himself and deny the allegation. "I WANNA MAKE IT PERFECTLY CLEAR....THIS IS FALSE AND A WHILE LOT OF CAP! NNNNNNEEEEEEVVVVVVER FOR MY DAUGHTER AND MY FAMILY, THIS IS SO DISRESPECTFUL AND IS AGAINST MY CHARACTER AND MORALS!!!!", he wrote in bold letters. As reported by TMZ, the singer's attorney, Raphael Chiche, said Brown's intention at the moment is to sue the alleged rape victim for defamation. • Chris Brown arrested for rape complaint

John Kerry , the former Secretary of State, when speking on a CNBC panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, made the announcement that Trump should "resign", when asked his message for President Donald Trump. At first, Kerry hesitated to give an answer, when he was asked to leave a message for Donald Trump, he said " Trump doesn't take any of this seriously, he doesn't have the ability to have that kind of conversation". Kerry eventually replied the question by saying "Resign", and after he answered, the folks laughed and clapped. President Donald Trump would also have been present in Davos for the forum, but he had to terminate the trip because of the present government shutdown. However, in a Tuesday morning tweet, President Donald Trump attacked the media concerning the matter. "Last time I went to Davos , the Fake News said I should not go there. This year, because of the shutdown, I decided not to go, and...

The non-disclosure-agreement (NDA) that R.Kelly usually forced the recruits into his sex cult to sign so as to make sure all that happened during their relationships remain secrets has finally appeared. The NDA was acquired by "The Blast". R.Kelly's sexual misconduct secret turn out to an open secret after Lifetime aired the docuseries " Surviving R.Kelly ". Once the women signs the NDA they become "privileged members of R.Kelly's team". This will prevent them from revealing any information about his private life and any information about his business. According to The Blast, all the pages of the NDA is copyrighted by RSK Enterprises, R.Kelly's management company. One of the major issue with the NDA is the prevention of revealing his secrets to any other member of his team. Signing of the NDA obviously protects Kelly from being sued and also protects him from all matter of claims and liabilities of any type in equity or law. Re...

In 2009, singer Chris Brown got in legal issue with his girlfriend at that time - Rihanna. His probation was completed in that case in 2015. Ever since then, he has been having cases with the police. Chris Brown and two suspects were remanded in one of the custodies in Paris untill Tuesday again. According to French Police Officials, a woman filed a rape case against him. Brown on Monday was arrested on the charges of drug infractions and rape, he and the other two people remained in Police custody until Tuesday evening, a judicial official said. He has two more days before investigators could be sure if  preliminary charges would be file against him or if he would be set free. The woman who filed the rape complaint narrated that she met Chris and his friends at the club Le Crystal. Among the others who are detained is one of Chris's bodyguards. Related :  Rihanna sues Father for using her brand name -Fenty

In 2016, China's government increased the limit to two children to restore the world's most populous country, that has almost 1.4 billion people, and experts say it may release the cap next year. The adjustment however, does not seem to have encouraged couples to reproduce more children, according to experts, this may be related to urbanisation and higher cost of living in China. China's population growth crawled last year regardless of the cancellation of the one-child policy, official data showed on Monday, increase anxieties an ageing community will rise further pressure on an already crawling economy. Wang Feng, a sociology professor at university of California, Irving said "Decades-long social and economic changes have prepared an entirely new generation in China, for whom marriage and child bearing no longer have the importance as they used to, for their parents generation". Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that there were...