GIST OF THE DAY

Omojola Ogundipe, a 20-year-old Bristol University student took her own life in a Cardiff hotel room, just days after a visit home for Mother’s Day. Staff at the Citrus Hotel in Cardiff found her body hanging in her hotel room after she missed her check-out deadline.

Christiana Eze, a 31-year-old woman, has been arrested by the International Federation Of Women Lawyers, FIDA, for pouring hot water on her 13-year-old house maid, Beauty, for allegedly sleeping on her couch in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Senate President Bukola Saraki today paid a visit to a chieftain of PDP and Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike.

Nigerian-American rapper Princess Vitarah flashed underboob as she stepped out in a knitted bra top which she rocked with skinny jeans and high heels. See full photos below..

Controversial OAP and christian teacher, Daddy Freeze was called out on social media after he shared a photo of himself with Sat Guru Maharaj Ji, a controversial spiritual leader. According to Freeze, 'Sat Guraharaj Ji’s people called me, informing me that he was in lagos and wanted to discuss with me. What should I have said? No?'.

Premium Times published a report alleging that Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, forged her NYSC certificate and that she allegedly never participated in the one-year mandatory scheme. Read the report as published by Premiumtimes below Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, did not participate in the mandatory one-year national youth service scheme. Instead, she forged an exemption certificate many years after graduation, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report.

The family of drug addict, Hameed Akorede, who set himself ablaze with petrol, in broad daylight at Omole Phase 1 Ojodu, has released a video denying media reports that he has died.

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Ace Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has opened up on his growing up years as well as celebrity marriages crashing. In the chat with Saturday Beats, Seyi also disclosed that he gained admission to study medicine twice at the university but he opted for comedy instead.

Hollywood movie magnet, Tyler Perry has surprised BET award winning actress, Tiffany Hadish by gifting her a car. According to her ,his kind gesture had her in tears as no man has ever bought her a car outright.

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared July 9 to July 11 as National Day of prayers and fasting programme against the killings across the country. The association also called on all Nigerians, both within and outside the country to take part in the programme.

France are through to the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup after securing a 2-0 victory over Uruguay. Raphael Varane headed France into a first-half lead, and a terrible mistake from goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, saw him fail to save a shot from Antoine Griezmann, booking Les Blues to their first semi-finals since 2006.

Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday reiterated his confidence in the judicial process and the ability of the Judiciary to do justice to all manner of men and in all circumstances. A statement he personally signed after the judgement of the Supreme Court which upheld the earlier decision of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), discharging and acquitting him of all 18 count charge instituted against him, Saraki expressed gratitude to all Nigerians who have supported him since the case commenced three years ago.

Popular Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that he has been booked for shows for the next three years. The ‘Soco’ crooner made the announcement on his Twitter handle @wizkidayo, where he wrote, “booked for three years”.

Black Pink’s Ddu-Du Ddu-Du is now the most watched K-pop music video in the first 24 hours and the biggest in 2018. However to illustrate just how massive the MV is, YouTube has provided Metro.co.uk the official number of views Ddu-Du Ddu-Du in the first 24 hours – and they’re impressive.

"Ali Ndume", the senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, has revealed why his colleagues are allegedly afraid of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and compromise on critical issues.

Princess Vitarah, the Nigerian-American rapper who rapped about p**sy, is trying to get our attention again with something scandalous.

Juventus are so convinced they have won the race to sign Cristiano Ronaldo they have already decided to hand him the No.7 jersey, according to reports in Italy. The 33-year-old looks set to leave Real Madrid after the club’s president, Florentino Perez, met with Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, and sanctioned his sale if their £88million asking price is met.

Nigerian actor cum politician, Yul Edochie has been appointed as the Senior Special assistant to the Governor of Anambra State on Creative & Entertainment Media.