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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Wednesday promised a N100 million reward to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of those that killed Malam Yusuf Adabenege, his Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism. A statement signed by Alhaji Abdulmalik Abdulkarim, Director-General , Bureau of Information Services and Grassroots Sensitisation, said that Bello made the promised on Wednesday in Okene, while on a condolence to the deceased aide's family. The statement advised anybody with such information to reach the governor directly, through his phone lines, or get in touch with the security agencies. "Such information can also be channeled through any of the governor's political appointees," the statement said. The news Agency of Nigeria (NAN) , reports that Adabenege was killed by unknown gunmen along Obehira road, Okene, at about 6:45 pm, on Nov 16. He was killed alongside his driver. The statement quoted Bello as expressing deep shock over the i...

DMW boss and Nigeria mutli  talented singer, David Adeleke aka OBO is a year older today. The singer took to his Instagram page. He wrote: "HAPPY OBO DAY WORLD  !! 26 !! THANK YOU GOD FOR EVERYTHING!!!!  EVERYTHING CHANGES FROM TODAY!  WATCH ME GO UP". I wish him more hearty cheers as he celebrates. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVIDO!

The split was first reported by page six, who said the couple is no longer living together and could publicly announce their break up in the coming weeks. Robert and Grace tied the knot in 1997 after dating for over a decade. They had 2 children together, 20-year-old son, Elliot and 6-year-old daughter, Helen. Robert filed for a divorce in 1999, two years into the union, but they never went all the way through it. The couple instead, renewed their wedding vows in 2004 in front of a star-studded crowd. Robert met Grace in 1987 when she was working at Mr. Cow in London.

Infact eh, why did she wear this to a wedding? She didn't know electric eyes were watching her...., lol

The 37 year old Inspiration FM's on-air personality, Oluwatosin 'Tosyn' Bucknor , was reportedly found dead by her husband, Aurelien Boyer, when he arrived home from work on Monday night. The news was confirmed by her former colleague at Top Radio, Wale Adigun , via his twitter handle. He wrote; "So full of life, excitement and always willing to lend a helping hand. This is devasting! Rest on voice of Lagos. Rest on Tosyn Bucknor." The media personality, a graduate of law from the University of Lagos, was born with sickle cell anemia. May God bless her soul, as we bid her farewell. RIP Tosyn Bucknor!

OAP Tolu "Toolz" Oniru-Demuren has some words for advice for women and men alike. She took to her Instagram page to give this advice. See below:

The Nigerian Army has uncovered a new terrorist group , Jama'atu Nus'ratul-Islami Wal-Muslimina, believed to be operating in the North-East of the country, and vowed to fight the group with advanced technologies. The Army in a statement said: "It had identified the leader of the new group as Abul-Fadl Iyad Gali, adding that the existence of the group protends great danger to Nigeria's national security. It also said it's troops also killed an Islamic state of West Africa Province media staff, Chief Sale Ahmad , also known as Baban Hassan , in a joint operation with the Nigeria Airforce"  According to the Army, ISWAP is a faction of the dreaded Boko Haram group, directly affiliated to the Islamic state and has attacked military troops and civilians in recent times. The statement read in parts "The new leader of the group has been identified."