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Parents discover their daughter was sexually abused by a Priest after finding shocking sketches of the assault Parents of a five-year-old girl in Brazil discovered heart-breaking sketches showing how she was allegedly sexually abused by a 54-year-old priest - Father Joao da Silva. According to reports, the little girl suddenly refused to attend any more of da Silva's English classes. She was so distraught that they took her to a child psychologist who suspected sexual abuse and urged her parents to search her room for any signs. They decided to do so and found hidden among her books - six heartbreaking drawings by their daughter detailing the sexual abuse. "One drawing shows a man apparently looming over a child who has a look of abject terror on her face. Another harrowing image apparently shows a girl lying on a bed with a man forcing himself between her legs. Underneath him the picture appears to show the girl screaming in either fear or agony....

Photos: Bukola Saraki hosts Mikel Obi in Abuja Senate President, Bukola Saraki, yesterday, October 3rd, played host to Super Eagles captain and Chelsea midfielder, Mikel John Obi. "Had the pleasure of hosting @mikel_john_obi yesterday & nice to get to know him off the pitch. Assures of a great game against Zambia" Saraki wrote. The Nigeria and Zambia will hold on Sunday October 9th in Zambia. 

Check out this romantic wedding proposal The couple who started as childhood friends in 2002, are planning to get married 14years later. The man proposed to his fiancée, Marilyn Uche Nwoko at a cinema here in Lagos, and it was beautiful.  The movie was disrupted right in the middle, with different pictures of Marilyn on the screen, it then ended with 'Will you marry me?' Really nice! See the video of the proposal after the cut.

Comedian Basketmouth loses mum Comedian Basketmouth's mum passed away last night October 3rd after a brief illness. The comedian shared the sad news on his IG page "Last night my angel left me, my first love stopped breathing and it's the deepest pain I've ever felt. I love you for every sacrifice you made to make me the man I am today, I've loved you through the tough times. I've loved you through happier days and all I can say at this point is that I will love you forever. I will miss you mummy". - May her soul rest in peace Amen.

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National Assembly members asked me to buy them houses, cars but I refused- Bauchi state governor alleges Bauchi state governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has accused members of the National Assembly of fighting him because he refused to buy them houses and cars as they demanded. DailyTrust reports that Abubakar made the allegation while speaking at a function to commemorate the 56th Independence day celebration over the weekend. According to him, Bauchi is the only state where National Assembly members were needlessly trying to undermine efforts of their governor and tried to pitch the people against him. “At a time, the National Assembly members met me in a certain place where they requested that I should buy houses for them in Abuja and luxury jeep cars, but I told them that even if I’m bathing in a pool of money, I cannot afford to meet their demands. I’m ready to give them any assistance they may require, but not houses or cars, especially with the present economic ...

Photo: That time Lagos-New York-Lagos was N17.430 Those were good days....wow! Photo credit: Meche Isaac Moses of Goge Africa

Actor Daniel Radcliffe reveals that he hasn't really touched his £74m Harry Potter fortune Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe hit the spotlight in 2001 at the age of 11. Fifteen years and eight blockbuster films later, Radcliffe revealed to the Telegraph that he has barely touched the £74 million fortune made directly from his involvement with the Harry Potter series. "I don't really do anything with my money. I'm very grateful for it, because having money means you don't have to worry about it, which is a very lovely freedom to have. It also gives me immense freedom, career-wise." Since he saved his money, Radcliffe feels free to act in independent films and to him, a feeling money can't buy is his feeling on set. "I feel you have a responsibility when you can be that choosy. For all the people who've followed my career, I want to give them something to be interested in, rather than them just watch me make loads of mone...

Photos: 2face Idibia's son, Nino, shows off his trumpet playing skills at a church' event The first son of music legend, 2face Idibia, proudly showed off his trumpet playing skills during his stepdad, Pastor David Adeoye's church's programme over the weekend. More photos after the cut.

Rihanna debuts long faux dreads in new IG photo Rihanna has traded in her sleek and straight weaves for a long faux locks. The Barbadian beauty singer and songwriter showed off her new do on Instagram yesterday night, capturing it "Buffalo $oldier"

Former Minister of Environment under GEJ, Laurentia Laraba Mlalam and her husband kidnapped in Kaduna Former Minister of Environment under Jonathan's administration, Laurentia Laraba Mallam, has been kidnapped along with her 73 years old husband, Mr Pius at their home in Jere area of Kagarko local government in Kaduna State. According to family sources, they were kidnapped at gunpoint yesterday night Monday October 3rd while traveling along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. The kidnappers are demanding N10million ransom.

Throwback photos of MI Abaga as he celebrates his 35th birthday Jude Abaga aka 'M.I' is celebrating his 35th birthday today. Sharing throwback photos of himself via his Instagram account, MI wrote: "Happy birthday Jude. You are going to see the world, share your heart, make mistakes, fall in love, sing a song, try and fail, try and win.. keep growing, never stop laughing, don't let them steal your joy, don't let them kill your kindness... eat love love laugh jump fly sing shout.. happy birthday". Happy birthday, MI

Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau reacts to ban from Hausa movie industry. Says "I make no excuses for my actions" Top Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau, who was expelled from the Hausa film industry, is finally speaking out. The Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) expelled Sadau for hugging and cuddling in a romantic musical video by Jos-born musician, ClassiQ. In a statement issued today, the actress said she was only carrying out her role as an actress and takes full responsibility for her actions. See the full statement after the cut... Following the events of the last few days and MOPPAN’s unilateral decision to exclude me from the Hausa indigenous film industry, known as Kannywood, I would like to use this medium to address my fans, friends, those who have been affected and all who have shown concern. To those who I have offended in any way, shape or form and who I have caused any anxiety by featuring in the said music vid...

Photos: APC member assasinated in Rivers state An APC member, Boris Neenwi, has been assassinated in Rivers state. According to a friend of the deceased, Theophilus Utchaychukwu, who announced the sad news via Facebook, Neenwi from Yeghe community was shot dead yesterday night in Nonwa alongside three other persons who were with him. Boris Neenwi was a chieftain of the APC, a former councillor of Yeghe community who just finished his law program from Maiduguri a few months ago. This assassination comes two months after a Lawyer to Rivers APC, Ken Atsuete was also assassinate din the state.

Daughter of Saudi Arabia King Salman ‘flees Paris after ordering bodyguards to murder a painter and decorator’   42 year old Princess Hassa, the daughter of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia, has fled Paris, France, after allegedly telling her bodyguard to 'murder a painter and decorator' over the weekend. According to reports, Princess Hassa allegedly told her bodyguard “You have to kill this dog, he doesn’t deserve to live.” The bodyguard who hasn't been named yet to the media was arrested last week in Paris and appeared before a judge on Sunday where he revealed the allegations while the Princess has reportedly pleaded diplomatic immunity against prosecution. According to the bodyguard's statement in court, (Princess Hassa did not appear in court for the hearing), Hassa was infuriated after catching a 53 year old workman taking pictures of her, and so ordered him to attack the man.  According to Le Po...

Lovely photo of Sunmbo Adeoye, her hubby and sons The photo was taken over the weekend.

Photos: 11 shops razed down by an inferno at Odo Eran shopping complex, Agege There was a fire outbreak at Odo Eran Shopping Complex, Agege, Lagos, on October 3rd. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), who received a distress call from the scene, preliminary investigation revealed that the fire started from one of the shops within the premises. Chemical items used for manufacturing paint were inappropriately stored and the inferno started when it came in contact with other inflammable items. A total number of 11 shops were razed down by the inferno, while 10 shops were salvaged by the Lagos Fire Service and others. Two adult male sustained injuries and were attended to.

Who wants to buy FG's Falcon 7x and Hawker 4000 private jets? According to Bonario's tweet, the Federal Government advertised the sale of two of the private jets in its fleet

  Photos: Gospel singer, Kirk Franklin pens emotional letter to his adopted daughter on her wedding day Award winning American gospel singer Kirk Franklin's eldest daughter Carrington tied the knot with her college sweetheart, Max on Saturday, October 1, in Dallas Texas. Kirk not only walked Carrington (his wife Tammy's child from a previous relationship whom he legally adopted) down the aisle, shared a special dance with her during the reception, he also officiated the wedding. Minutes before the wedding, the choir director penned an emotional post about letting go of his baby girl. Read after the cut... "She's getting married today.....and I've spent an hour and a half rewriting this. Crying, smiling, and preparing to let go, ....of my little girl. I will walk her down the isle, then I will officiate the wedding. Why? Because I'm selfish, for my little girl. And she asked her daddy to! How could I say no?! I pray I don't mak...