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Before the gruesome massacre of villagers in Agatu LG of Benue State by suspected Fulani herdsmen, a security guard from Benue State University once said he saw a number of engine boats moving across river Benue at midnight silently. After some few weeks to this report, Agatu was heavily attacked by gunmen.

British born singer Adele now tops musicians 'Rich List' after her successful best-selling album, 25, added £30 million ($43 million) to her fortune. This fortune now puts her top of the Sunday Times newspaper’s Young Musicians 2016 rich list for performers under 30. The worldwide hit, which was released last November, booted the 27-year-old singer to £85 million, lifting her to 30th place in the papers 2016 list of the wealthiest performers and composers in Britain and Ireland.

Aretha Franklin when interviewed on MSNBC said, symptoms experience by Prince Nelson before his death could be linked to Zika virus. The Queen of soul created this conversation since she aired her speculations regarding Prince's death on MSNBC. "I’m hearing flu-like symptoms so I’m wondering if it has anything to do with the Zika virus". She said.

Just recently after the sudden death of Legendary pop singer Prince Nelson, many suspected foul play when his body was found in an awkward position lying in an elevator. Most people suggested he took his own life but a report by law enforcement officials have revealed that the pop singer did not commit suicide. He was found dead in an elevator on Thursday, and Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson said that the police are still investigating the possibility of foul play.

Idris Elba’s second wife, who he was married to briefly in 2006, claims he dumped her for his work. The 43-year-old actor – recently split from Naiyana Garth, the mother of his two-year-old son – was married to Sonya Hamlin for just a few weeks before they split up. She told the Mail On Sunday:

There was a bus explosion in Jerusalem on Monday, wounding at least 21 people in what police said was a "terror attack," raising fears of a return to the Palestinian suicide bombings that ravaged Israeli cities a decade ago. Police in Jerusalem reported:    #Jerusalem bus #explosion was caused by an explosive device, #terror related #attack. 16 wounded. @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/9x94P40kqR     — Yonat Friling (@Foxyonat) April 18, 2016

As insurgent Boko Haram strength wanes, the Nigerian army reported more caches of weapons and supplies were uncovered in raids across northeastern Nigeria. In clearing remnants of the militant Islamist organization from their forest hideouts, troops found hidden arms, NATO-style ammunition, a mortar tube and an underground facility in which food was stored. "Troops recover large cache of arms and ammunitions concealed by Boko Haram at Gursum," a Nigerian army comment on Facebook said. See more photos below.

Hollywood movie star and former WWE fighter Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson this yesterday, shared an adorable photo of his baby girl on Instagram. The photo shows him holding his infant daughter over his shoulder. "I'm always asked - What inspires YOU?" he captioned the image. See photo below

We are all aware of the latest rift and lashing of tongues between two Nigerian finest celebs Wizkid and blogger Linda Ikeji. Linda reported yesterday why she took the case to another level by reporting the popular musician to the Police in Lagos. You can read how the police handled Wizkid and Linda's rift here . Meanwhile, we decide to gather different response and thoughts from some notable Nigerian celebs concerning this saga Wizkid vs Linda. Read them below

So Linda Ikeji decided to take Wizkid's verbal insults and threats to Lagos Police Commissioner and both of them were called upon. The celebrity blogger published on her blog that she will be talking about the Wizkid situation for the last time. She said her and the musician met with the Lagos State Commissioner of Police – Fatai Ajani Oweseni, after him and his lawyers have been apologizing since Friday.

It was a horror and shocking view at the Toronto Zoo yesterday when a woman suddenly jumped the fence caged with Tigers only to retrieve her fallen cap. A YouTube video posted shows the woman hopping off a walkway to recover her hat, as the tiger rapidly paces back and forth behind a second protective fence and starts jumping up toward her. That was a horrible sight to behold and no wonder, someone in the background video says “Worst idea ever,” All that for a hat? Watch the Videos Below!

Nigerian popular and richest female blogger Linda Ikeji is still battling to save her integrity online after been blasted by Wizkid for sleeping with his music video director. Now we got several nud3 pictures on this same lady been send to us via mail. Check them out and see for yourself below.

This photos was gotten from Onilogbo's Facebook wall.  see more photos below He is a director at Hakeem Effect Concept and shared these amazing photos of face painting the former King of Pop with the caption below:

Nigerian singer Chidinma Ekile posted this picture she took with Mr. Flavour on her instagram page and fans reacted to her body language. It looks like they are dating secretly. Meanwhile, see what fans were saying below.

During Mr President's visit to Yang Xiong, the Mayor of Shanghai, China on Thursday, April 14, President Muhammadu Buhari was welcomed by some Chinese. Apart from the Mayor himself, there were other members of the city that came out to welcome the Nigerian leader and usher him into the city; one of them was a young girl who hugged him affectionately. But how did President Buhari react to this young girl’s gesture? The picture below tells more:

Declining global oil prices has put increasing pressure on states to explore alternative ways to shore up their revenue earnings. However, Benue along with 23 other states struggled to raise their internally generated revenue, IGR, in 2015. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, in its latest IGR report released on Thursday,

Nigeria home based eagles international Nanen Imenger has vowed to rediscover his form and lift his current club Lobi Stars to achieve its set target for the season. The former Kwara United forward is currently working hard under coach Godwin Uwua’s guidance to regain his full fitness. Imenger Junior who appealed to Lobi Stars supporters for patience and understanding, said after darkness comes light.

When Former governor of Benue state, Dr. Gabriel Torwua Suswam, took over the affairs of the North Central state on May 29, 2007, little did the indegenes of the state know about the development coming in. This was because Suswam was taking over from Senator George Akume of the same Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, who was unable to effect anything positive on the lives of Benue people for eight years- 1999 to 2007.

Newly inaugurated Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the Benue State University, Professor Zackarys Anger Gundu has asked the general public to feel free to volunteer ideas that will move the institution forward. He made this statement on the background of recent public resentment over the introduction of new high conditional charges for incoming students by the university management.

A newly married lady sent a message to Aunty Bunmi by mail seeking advice as to how to communicate to her husband on  satisfying her in bed. Read her message and the reply Aunty Bunmi gave her below. You can also drop your advice in the comments it will save a lot of marriages out there.

Benue State Ministry of Works , Transport and Energy has pledged to ensure regular supervision of ongoing road  projects to ensure that they were executed on time and in accordance with specification. Commissioner in the Ministry, Mr Emmanuel Manger, made the disclosure while inspecting Daudu-Gbajimba-Origbo as well as Mobile Police Barracks-Apir Junction roads. He was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Matthew Uyina.

A 27-year-old girl from Thailand commits suicide by jumping from the 7th floor of a hotel and died instantly after smashing her head on the ground.  See more photos below

A 17-year-old named Zara who was kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorist after been freed by the Nigerian soldiers, gave a shocking confession about Sambisa and her Boko Haram husband. The freed bride says she really misses the Sambisa environment and her Boko Haram husband. She directly confessed that she is still in love with her terrorist husband when interviewed.

Nigerian Senate President Bukola Saraki in his bid this morning to stop CCT from going on with his trial was dismissed as the Judge termed his actions as "Abuse of court". Justice Abdul Kafarati of the federal high court, Abuja, dismissed Saraki's Fundamental Human rights suit challenging the jurisdiction of the Code of Conduct Tribunal to try him over alleged false declaration of assets while he was Governor of Kwara state.

The National Assembly is about to pass a Bill that is set to kill whatever is left of our so-called over-centralized federal system. The Bill if passed will be the greatest rape on our democracy and the biggest insult on our collective sensitivity as a people and as a country. “The Fulani National Grazing Reserve,” is currently before the National Assembly. The bill has successfully scaled through second reading in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. For it to become law, it is to pass through the third reading.

A notorious arm robber popularly known as "Pastor" and a member of his gang who has been terrorizing the residents of Gboko, Benue State for months was gunned down by some unknown men few days ago. See more pictures below after the cut.

Two persons have been reportedly killed while several houses set ablaze following crisis between Tiv and Jukuns ethnic tribe in Abinsi town, Benue state earlier today. Abinsi is an ancient town, located on Makurdi- Gboko federal high. It has witnessed over 20 years of several crisis between the two major tribes.

The Police in Benue State have recovered two corpses from the farm of the Caretaker Chairman of Otukpo Local Government, Hon. Ijachi Ude in Ondo community of Ugboju, Daily Trust reports. According to locals, the bodies may have been those of people who were killed in the community as a result of clashes between supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) few days before the Benue South rerun election held in February.

A report revealed by the federal government of Nigeria disclosed that, Boko Haram terrorist group have device a new tactics to attack innocent Nigerians. Information released by the minister of interior said the deadly sect are currently taking advantage of the unending feud between herders and farmers to attack, kill and destroy innocent Nigerians. The terrorist group disguise themselves as Fulani herdsmen while attacking and terrorize Nigerians mostly in the Niger-Benue river basin area, and spreads to the South-East and Western Nigeria.

The 2016 UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals has been drawn as we all see four teams will battle for the final spot to be held in Italy, the city of Milan precisely. See the draws as pictured below. On 26th April, English side Manchester City will host Spanish giants Real Madrid in the first leg while Atletico Madrid who trashed defending champions Barcelona out in the quarter finals will face German side FC Bayern Munchen at the Spanish home side the following day.