#BBB NEWS| The Story Of Obasanjo, Globacom Owner, Adenuga, Ribadu's EFCC As Told By Awujale Of Ijebuland

The EFCC in Lagos had come calling brusquely on Mike Adenuga (Jnr), Chairman Globacom on 9 July 2006. 

They broke his gate, swarmed into his house and kept him under ‘arrest’. When I heard about the arrest, I called the legal firms, of Ayanlaja SAN & Adesanya SAN as well as Professor Biodun Adesanya SAN to take up the matter and secure Mike’s release. They swung into action and gave indication that they would take the matter to court.

By evening, it was no longer necessary to go to court as Mike, following his statement to EFCC, had been released with instructions to report regularly to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. Mike proceeded to Abuja, accompanied by his lawyer, Prof. Biodun Adesanya SAN. Indirectly related to this case, the EFCC had quizzed and released Mohammed Babangida, Ibrahim Babangida’s son. The EFCC purportedly were on the trail of some money belonging to the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF), but there was really more beneath the veneer.

#BBB NEWS| Tiny Files For Divorce From T.I.

Tameka “Tiny” Harris and T.I. have officially split. According to TMZ, Tiny filed for divorce from her husband of six years in a Georgia court earlier in the month.

The couple tied the knot in 2010, after several years together. They share three biological children, in addition to four children from previous relationships.

T.I. and Tiny welcomed daughter Heiress earlier in the year, and despite their apparent breakup, the duo continues to spend time as a family.

Both T.I. and Tiny posted a Christmas video of eight-month old Heiress on Monday (Dec. 26).

#BBB NEWS| Ice Cube To Launch A Traveling Summer Basketball League For Retired NBA Players [PHOTO]

Ice Cube has a traveling basketball league for retired NBA players kicking off next summer, The Vertical reports. Former Miami Heat player Roger Mason, will be stepping down as deputy director of the National Basketball Players Association, to join Cube and business partner Jeff Kwatinetz in the Big 3 league.

“I thought of this concept as a fan who got sick of seeing his heroes retire and not play anymore,” Cube told The Vertical. “A lot of these guys can still play once they retire – just not the back-to-backs or four games in five nights. I started to look at three-on-three basketball and wondered, ‘Why isn’t this played on a pro level?’ It’s the most normal form of basketball. And from there it was like, ‘Yo, why don’t we make this happen?’

Aside from Mason, Jermaine O’Neal, Kenyon Martin, Rashard Lewis, and Jason Williams, have signed on for the league, while Gary Payton will coach.

#BBB NEWS| She Said Yes: Serena Williams Announces Engagement To Reddit Co-Founder [PHOTO]

If you ever need to tell someone a secret, just know that tennis titan Serena Williams is top on the list, as the 35-year-old Grand Slam champion surprised many when she announced her engagement to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian on the social platform Thursday (Dec. 29)

“I came home. A little late. Someone had a bag packed for me. And a carriage waited. Destination: Rome,” Williams, wrote.“To escort me to my very own ‘charming.’ Back to where our stars first collided. And now it was full circle. At the same table we first met by chance.”

Williams flexed her poetic skills while making the announcement, and gave readers a little bit of a backstory on the couple’s secret love affair.

“But by choice. Down on knee. He said 4 words. And I said yes,” Williams said. Ohanian who was obviously excited took to his Facebook page to share the great news about his fiance.

#BBB NEWS| Barack Obama Named The Most Admired Man In America For Ninth Straight Year

However you feel about President Barack Obama’s policies and administration, as a person, it’s pretty hard to deny how charming he is, which may be a part of the reason why for the ninth consecutive year he’s earned the title of Most Admired Man in America.

According to a gallop poll, the open-ended question was posed to Americans from Dec. 7 through Dec. 11 and Obama earned 22 % of the vote, while president-elect Donald Trump earned 15 % however, the seven percent difference is the most narrow of victories for Obama.

Normally when asked, citizens bestow the honor to the sitting president except for those rare moments when the Commander-In-Chief is unpopular.

#BBB NEWS| Check The Top First Week Sales For 2016 Hip Hop Albums [PHOTO]

The best way to get an album going is with a big first week. Using Hits Daily Double, Redditor Chriscftb97 has compiled a list of the top 49 best first weeks of 2016 in the Hip Hop space.

Check out the list below...

#BBB NEWS| Nas Names His Five Favorite ‘New Generation’ Emcees!! Find Out Who Made The List [VIDEO]

It’s been over 22 years since Illmatic. So you can call Nas an OG. But he still has his eyes on what’s next, and he was quick to drop his top five list when asked during an interview with Revolt TV who his favorite “New Generation” emcees are.

Find out below..

#BBB NEWS| Versace Accused Of Discrimination And Using Secret “Code” For Black Shoppers

According to an ex-employee of the high-end designer Versace, the company informs their salespeople if a black person is walking through the store with a “secret code.”

The former male employee, who worked in a Bay Area store, “in a lawsuit says a manager told him about a store code called “D410,” which was used to casually let co-workers know a black person was present — as in, ‘we got a D410 in menswear,'” reports say. He also claims that he was treated differently as a black man working for the designer retailer, and was fired after only two weeks because “he hadn’t lived the luxury life.”

According to the suit, “D410″ is used for the black shirts that the store sells. However, if “D14” is searched in Versace’s online store, black clothes are the result, whereas if “D410” is searched, black, white and blue items come up.

#BBB NEWS| Nick Cannon Gets Post-Christmas Hospital Visit from Kevin Hart [PHOTO]

Nick Cannon may be spending the holidays in the hospital due to complications from an autoimmune disease, but he isn’t alone.

Longtime friend Kevin Hart, 37, paid him a visit — sharing a smiling shot of the two (and fellow comedian Dick Gregory) to his Instagram account on Monday.

“So happy to see my brother @nickcannon getting back to himself,” he captioned the post. “Nothing but love for you man…..”

Cannon, 36, also shared the picture to his Instagram account, thanking the two men and the rest of his fans for their support as he recovers from the setback caused by the autoimmune disease.

“Man, so many loving strong vibrations came to visit me in the hospital today!,” Cannon wrote. “Thank you to EVERYONE for all the gifts, messages, comments, the time, the love and the prayers… I’m getting there!!! And once I’m back… it’s about to be #Ncredible.”

#BBB NEWS| Tupac’s “Hail Mary” Lyrics Were Added To Christmas Carol Book

Tupac Shakur’s music has reached a new level. One of Shri Lanka’s largest Christmas carol services apparently mixed up Pac’s “Hail Mary” lyrics with a traditional Catholic prayer.

According to reports, the lyrical mishap went down at Colombo’s Nelum Pokuna Theatre earlier in the month. More than 1,000 programs featured the late rap legend’s “Hail Mary” lyrics, during a charity event billed as a “festival of music for peace and harmony.”

Regardless of whether this was an actual mistake or a hoax of some sort, listening to Pac’s music can be a religious listening experience. On the flip side, “Hail Mary” opens with: “I ain’t a killa’ but don’t push me, revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pu**y.”

That’s probably not appropriate for a Christmas event.

#BBB NEWS| Netflix Introduces Download Feature For Offline Video Playback

Netflix raised the bar again, just in time for the holiday season. The popular streaming service announced Wednesday (Nov. 30) catching up on shows will be easier with the introduction of the offline download feature, which allows you to watch your favorite shows without Internet access.

Now, whether you’re stuck on a long car ride or a tiring flight, Netflix has got your back.

#BBB NEWS| N4.7b: Obanikoro Returns N134m To EFCC, Says He Will Repay N450m In 2017

A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on Monday returned N30m to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This brings the total amount of money he has returned to the EFCC to N134m.

A source at the EFCC said, “Obanikoro came on Monday and presented a draft of about N30m. Initially we did not want to collect it because it is small compared to what he is supposed to have given us. However, the legal department advised us to collect it.”

Obanikoro had in October returned N104m to the commission. The ex-minister, who returned to Nigeria last month after spending about 15 months in the United States, was accused of receiving N4.7bn from the Office of the National Security Adviser under the leadership of Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.).

Obanikoro had said in his statement of oath at the EFCC that after receiving the money in 2014, he gave N1.219bn to the then governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, while N1.3bn was given to the PDP candidate in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore.

#BBB NEWS| Rihanna Receives ‘Shoe Of The Year’ Award For Puma ‘Creeper’ Kicks [PHOTOS]

Rihanna can now add another award to her expansive collection. The entertainer was the center of Footwear News’  30th annual Achievement Awards in New York Tuesday evening (Nov. 29).

It was announced in November that the singer’s Puma “Creeper” shoe would be crowned as “Shoe of the Year.” “In my wildest dreams, I never would have imagined an honor like ‘shoe of the year,’” the singer said last month. “It means so much to me to make a mark like this in the shoe and sneaker industry and to have so many people share my love for the creeper.”

Rih Rih got to share with the audience of shoe aficionados a heartfelt speech that highlighted her eternal love for fashion and first footwear endeavor with Puma. “I didn’t expect people to love it the way I do, and the way they’ve supported it means so much to me,” she said. “All the Creeper fans and all the kids in the street inspire me by doing things their own way.”

The award was previously won by Kanye West in 2015 for the Yeezy Boost 350 and the Adidas Stan Smith in 2014. The singer has become one of the world’s most renounced Caribbean sensations with a business savvy attitude. Since its launch in September 2015, the shoe has sold out in just moments.

#BBB NEWS| Jamie Foxx To Executive Produce Series About Marvin Gaye’s Life

Jamie Foxx won an Oscar for recreating Ray Charles’ life story in Ray (2004), and now the acclaimed actor is taking on a new role behind-the-scenes to bring another music icon’s story to life.

Foxx will reportedly executive produce a limited series about Marvin Gaye’s life and legacy for the small screen.

The man of many talents has partnered alongside de Passe Jones Entertainment, and will distribute the series across digital outlets, although which services have not been listed, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I’ve been a huge fan my whole life. His brilliance in music unparalleled,” Foxx told THR. “Marvin Gaye’s story has always fascinated me.”

The limited series will reportedly tell the full story behind the Motown genius who created hits like “Sexual Healing” and “Let’s Get It On,” all the way up until his death in 1984. “This project will be a powerful and definitive telling of Marvin Gaye’s life story,” the singer’s son, Marvin Gaye III. said.

#BBB NEWS| Kanye West Will Not Be Released From The Hospital Anytime Soon

The tale of Kanye West’s hospitalization for dehydration, exhaustion, extreme depression and paranoia continues, as TMZ reports the The Life Of Pablo MC will not be released from UCLA Medical Center today.

Sources close to the rapper were hoping that he’d be released as early as today, but it’s not looking like that’s the case anymore. TMZ says that West is still recovering from the breakdown that landed him in the hospital last week.

“…There is now no release date set, because he has not recovered from his breakdown a week ago,” the site reports. “As we reported, Kanye has had a rough time at UCLA Medical Center, struggling with extreme paranoia — at one point he would not even let the doctors touch him.”

Wife Kim Kardashian, who is reportedly still struggling with emotional trauma after being held at gunpoint in October, has been by her husband’s side the entire week.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Tupac’s Highly-Anticipated Biopic Receives Official Release Date [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

With speculation surrounding the plausibility of a release date for the forthcoming Tupac biopic, All Eyez On Me, those attached to the film seek to place fans’ anxiety at ease.

According to Dominic Santana, who’ll portray Death Row Records co-founder, Suge Knight, the Benny Boom-directed film will be released on the “Dear Mama” rapper’s 46th birthday (June 16, 2017). On Instagram, the actor said they’re on track to meet the film’s debut, despite the controversy that has surfaced since dropping its trailer earlier this year.

“We’re all anxious for it to come out but people gotta remember it’s a major film and there’s a lot of process to releasing major films,” he wrote. “Because it was Tupac a lot of buzz was created word of mouth even while we were filming which usually doesn’t happen until a movie is about to come out. This was no regular movie so you’ve been hearing about it since we started.”

#BBB NEWS| BET Founder Bob Johnson Asks Black People To Give Trump A Chance

BET Founder Bob Johnson may have earned the proverbial raised eyebrow from Black Twitter when he asked African-Americans to give President Elect Donald Trump a chance.

The 70-year-old met with Trump Sunday (Nov. 20) at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J, where the two spoke about business. According to Johnson, he described the meeting as productive, and said Trump will offer “business solutions to social problems.”

The news of  Johnson’s plea to the black community on behalf of Trump may come as a shock, as Trump’s campaign has repeatedly and publicly used racist, sexist and xenophobic language. Johnson, who endorsed Hillary Clinton, said Trump’s business savvy maybe of use for the black community.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: DMX Dances With His Daughter At Her Quinceañera [VIDEO]

Aww, this is so cute. DMX took to Instagram to show off his dancing skills. X danced to Luther Vandross with his daughter for her Quinceañera.

DMX took to Instagram to post the dance and captioned it,

    “#blessed Sasha’s quiceañera.”

The crowd can be heard in the background laughing at X’s moves.

Check out the moves below.

#BBB NEWS| Kanye West Hospitalized For Psychiatric Evaluation

Kayne West’s mental health issues just got real. Multiple reports say Kanye was taken by ambulance to UCLA Medical Center this afternoon for a psychiatric evaluation.

‘Ye didn’t want to be taken in, and had to restrained by the police who had been called for a welfare check.

Sources tell NBC news that no criminal activity was involved, and West was hospitalized for his own health and safety.

TMZ reports that West was being checked out by his doctor for sleep deprivation when the decision was made to admit him.

#BBB NEWS| 2000 Nigerians Are Being Tortured In Chinese Prison, Former Prisoner Says

Some 2000 Nigerians are currently living in squalid conditions and being tortured in a Chinese prison, according to a prisoner who was recently released and returned to Nigeria. (pictured above) Chijioke Obioha was executed in Singapore for cannabis possession. Photo Credit: The Guardian NG

The prisoner was held in Dong-guan Prison for more than three months and diligently took notes on the conditions of the prison and prisoners throughout his sentence. He took his prison notes back to Nigeria and handed them to The Guardian, which published a report on his notes on Monday.

According to the whistleblower, most of the 2000 Nigerian prisoners were charged with drug-related offenses, some of which are punishable by death in China, and are subjected to torture on a daily basis. Specifically, prison officers shock prisoners with an electric device for up to two hours at a time.  The former prisoner said that such treatment has caused mental health problems for some prisoners.

In his notes, the source also said that Nigerians and other Africans are treated “like animals,” worse than other prisoners.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Drake Shows Off His Awkward Dance Moves In Hilarious New Apple Music Commercial [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

However you may feel about Drake, one cannot deny the Views artist is multitalented. Whether its his singing, rapping or acting, Aubrey Graham can do it all, including make others laugh by making a fool of himself.

During Sunday night’s (Nov. 21) American Music Awards, where Drake was nominated for 13 awards, Drizzy also appeared in his first Apple Music commercial. In the clip, Drake is in the gym bench pressing. His friend, an equally swol dude then walks off camera and Drake is by himself to play whatever music he wants and obviously, he picks Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood.” Swift starred in an Apple Music commercial many moons ago  in which she was seen running on a treadmill singing along to Drake and Future’s “Jumpman” before falling flat on her face.

#BBB NEWS| Catholic Priests Now Have Indefinite Power To Forgive Abortion

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope who assumed the papacy in 2013, announces he’s extended all Catholic priests the power to forgive abortions (so long as women can feel ashamed over bodily autonomy, of course, and repent their wrongdoing).

Once considered a moral evil, procured abortions are still a “grave sin” Pope Francis maintains.

“I wish to restate as firmly as I can that abortion is a grave sin, since it puts an end to an innocent life,” he states. “In the same way, however, I can and must state that there is no sin that God’s mercy cannot reach and wipe away when it finds a repentant heart seeking to be reconciled with the Father.”

#BBB NEWS| Birdman Calls Off Negotiations With Lil Wayne In $51 Million Lawsuit After He Disses Him Again [VIDEO]

It was starting to look like Birdman and Lil Wayne were close to an agreement. The former Cash Money partners were reportedly settling their extensive legal battle, but Birdman decided to call off all negotiations regarding the lawsuit, after Lil Wayne pulled one last stunt dissing his former mentor.

According to TMZ,  sources close to the situation confirmed that both legal parties were one meeting away from reaching a deal, when Lil Wayne decided to slide one last diss in.

During Tunechi’s LA show earlier in November, the rapper changed around the lyrics in his single, “I’m Me.” The song originally had a line that shouted out his former label Cash Money, but Weezy subbed it out for a Jay Z  and Roc Nation shout out, in light of his strained relationship with his former mentor. Wayne followed that subtle diss by saying “Suck my d*ck!” at the same show, according to video footage.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Kanye West Calls Out Jay Z, Beyonce, Drake And More [PHOTO/TWEETS/VIDEO]

Kanye West will say what he wants, when he wants, and doesn’t care how anyone feels about it, and he did just that after a three-song set when the Saint Pablo tour rolled through Sacramento Saturday night. (Nov.19)

Yet the real show began when Mr. West ranted (per usual) and spoke aggressively about his one time comrades Beyonce and Jay Z.

#BBB NEWS| WTF!! WATCH: Horrific Footage Show Two White South African Men Force A Black Man Into A Coffin [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Willem Oosthuizen and Theo Martins Jackson, two white men, appeared in a South African court Wednesday (Nov. 16) where they faced charges of kidnapping and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm after footage showcased them forcing a black man into a coffin.

According to The Washington Post, the victim, Victor Mlotshwa, was walking one day when Oosthuzien and Jackson accused him of trespassing on a ranch. Before Mlotshaw could run away, the men forced him into a nearby coffin. As one man recorded the heartless and degrading incident, another threatened to pour gasoline on Mlotshwa and set him on fire.

In a short clip shared on Twitter by one of South Africa’s main political parties, one of the men can be seen forcing Mlotshaw’s head in the coffin as Mlotshaw begs for mercy. It’s unclear what happened afterwards, or how Mlotshaw was able to escape. However, with the video resurfacing nearly three months after the incident, (and being removed from YouTube) Mlotshaw now has a chance to pursue law with actual proof.

#BBB NEWS| Michelle Obama Breaks Her Silence On Our Hopes For Her 2020 Presidential Run [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Ever since Donald Trump was determined to be the 45th President of the United States, many understandably scared civilians have tweeted, posted and pleaded for current First Lady Michelle Obama to throw her hat into the ring for a 2020 bid.

The hashtag #Michelle2020 even trended on Twitter for a while after the election results made headlines.

My friends, it’s looking like our dreams of another President Obama aren’t very likely. FLOTUS shut down the possibility of a Presidential run during an event for homeless Veterans in Washington D.C.. During her speech, a member of the audience yelled “run for President!” to which Mrs. Obama responded: “You be quiet back there.” She said it pretty seriously in tone, too, before chuckling.

#BBB NEWS| Former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu Defects To APC

Former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Mr. Kalu, who is facing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a N3.2b fraud, was received at the APC headquarters in Abuja. APC National Chairman John Odige-Oyegun and members of the National Working Committee officially welcomed the former governor to the party.

According to Mr. Kalu, APC chieftains had been courting him for some time. He said they invited him to dinner at least twenty times.

“They had been on my neck, asking that I must come over to APC,” Mr. Kalu said. “The national chairman always buys me red wine.”

#BBB NEWS| OMG!! Outrage Over Gruesome Murder Of Boy In Lagos [PHOTOS]

The video of a child allegedly lynched and set ablaze in Lagos has caused outrage on social media with Nigerians demanding the immediate prosecution of his killers. (pictured above) Seven-year-old lynched in Lagos Photo Credit: Twitter

In the short video, the boy said to be a seven-year-old was caught while trying to steal people’s phones and money at Orile-Iganmu.

Another report alleged that the incident occurred at Badagry, adding that the child was not the thief but only attempted to stop three men who later fled.

Although it could not be ascertained where the incident occurred and what led to the mob action, the video, pictures of the incident showed blood gushing from the kid’s head as his attackers meted jungle justice on him.

After beating him up mercilessly, a tyre was forced through his head and he was burnt to death.

Efforts to get the information from those that originally posted it on Saturday proved abortive as it was discovered that the information has been deleted.

#BBB NEWS| Janet Jackson Reportedly Naming Newborn After Late Brother Michael

E! News reports that Janet Jackson will name her newborn after her brother Michael, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 50.

While the gender of the baby, Ms. Jackson’s first with husband Wissam Al Mana, has not been disclosed to the public, the site says that the name of the child will “have something to do with Michael Jackson.”

Jackson, 50, is reportedly “due very, very soon,” and is excited to become a mother. Due to doctor’s orders, Janet had to postpone her Unbreakable World Tour until 2017, where tickets for the original dates will be honored.

According to the site, “The doctors said she is doing well and [told her] just to take it easy. Janet is reportedly “relaxing around her place,” and she and her husband have finished decorating the nursery for their bundle of joy.

#BBB NEWS| Police Arrest 3-man Gang Plotting To Kidnap Businessman Femi Otedola [PHOTO]

Three men, including an official of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, have been arrested by the Police for attempting to kidnap a businessman, Mr. Femi Otedola. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr. Don N. Awunah, Force Public Relations Officer.

According to the statement, the kidnap attempt was foiled by the Inspector-General of Police's Intelligence Response Team (IRT).

The arrest, the Police explained, was achieved through coordinated intelligence gathering and deployment of technical investigative tools that spanned several weeks.

The principal suspect, according to the Police, is one Ikechukwu Daniel, a 28-year-old indigene of Imo State, who was rusticated from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, for cultism during the in 2009/2010 academic session. Daniel also functions as the Information Technology expert of the gang. He was said to have made disclosures about their criminal activities in the South-West geo-political zone of the country.

#BBB NEWS| Spanish Rapper Sets New Guinness World Record With 24-Hour Rhyme [PHOTO/VIDEO]

A Spanish rapper who goes by the name of Arkano recently set the Guinness World Record for non-stop rapping and rhyming for 24 hours, 34 minutes, and 27 seconds. That’s a lot of bars.

The rapper’s ambitious trial began on Oct. 28 in Madrid’s central Puerta del Sol square before thousands of people, according to reports.

Arkano, who is known for addressing political issues in his raps, also spit about social concerns during his day-long freestyle. What’s more, he only allowed himself three-second water breaks in between rhymes.

#BBB NEWS| Prince’s Estate Signs Publishing Deal With Universal Music

The Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) struck a deal with the estate of the late musical icon Prince, and is now the sole distributor of his entire music catalog.

In a statement, the group said that they are now “responsible for servicing and administering Prince’s expansive catalog of songs,” and will work with his estate to develop new ways to release his music, which includes both released and unreleased material.

Up until his passing this past April, The Purple One and his staff were in charge of all publishing aspects of his music catalog. Through the deal, all new releases from Prince will fall under UPMG.

#BBB NEWS| Man With Bank Of America Tattoo Gets Prison Sentence For Bank Fraud [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The New York Daily News reported that a 21-year-old member of the Eight Trey Crips gang in NYC was sentenced to 33 months in prison for check and bank fraud. What makes everything more ironic is that he had the logo for the Bank of America- one of the places he allegedly cheated- tattooed on the inside of his left elbow.

The bare chest of Gabriel Patterson, who is the son of a retired NYPD detective, was photographed for his sentencing papers, and cops were surprised to find a tattoo of the logo of one of the banks on his body. He pleaded guilty to copying the account and routing numbers off of checks.

“Indeed, he has even tattooed the logo of Bank of America, one of his victims, on the inside of his left elbow reflecting the pride he takes in his crimes,” said Allon Lifshitz, Assistant Brooklyn U.S. Attorney. “The defendant’s commitment to bank fraud is extreme.” The tattoo of the bank’s logo is the only colored tattoo pictured in the police handout of his chest.

Senate Rejects Buhari’s Request To Borrow $30 billion

The Senate has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for authorisation to borrow about $30 billion. (pictured above) Senate President Bukola Saraki and Deputy Senate president Ike Ekweremadu.

The president, last Tuesday, forwarded a request to the National Assembly to approve external borrowing plan of $29.960 billion to execute key infrastructural projects across the country between 2016 and 2018.

He made the requests in two separate letters to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.

Mr. Buhari said the external loan, the biggest in Nigeria’s history, will fund targeted projects cuts across all sectors with special emphasis on infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, water supply, growth and employment generation.

#BBB NEWS| Nike Unveils New Special Field Air Force 1!! Check It Out.. [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Nike has officially unveiled its new Special Field Air Force 1 and it’s certainly eye-catching.

A winter-appropriate take on their equally classic and ionic Air Force 1 silhoutte, the sneaker features full-grain leather, ripstop ballistic nylon, hidden espionage tongue storage, and most notably brand new interwoven and adjustable ankle straps.

See more photos and watch the video below..

#BBB NEWS| Ray Allen To Retire From The NBA [PHOTO]

After gaining two NBA championship titles — one with the Boston Celtics and the other with the Miami Heat — Ray Allen has officially announced his retirement from pro-basketball.

In a letter to his 13-year-old self, published by The Players’ Tribune, the storied All-Star revisited his dreams of playing pro-ball to feeling restless after winning the 2013 championship.

“You lay down in bed at about five in the morning, but you just can’t sleep. Finally, around seven o’clock, you give up on sleep and creep downstairs,” Allen writes. “All your friends and family have come over to your house to celebrate — they’re all passed out on couches, sound asleep. You tiptoe around them on the way to the kitchen to make some breakfast. The sun is coming up, the house is quiet. You have achieved exactly what you set out to do. But you’re still restless.”

Allen, 41, also highlighted the fact that he played against his “heroes” Clyde Drexler and Michael Jordan, and admired his former teammates Paul Pierce, Dwayne Wade, Kevin Garnett, and LeBron James.

#BBB NEWS| Kevin Gates Sentenced To Prison For Kicking Female Fan [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Kevin Gates will spend the next 180 days in prison for kicking a female fan during a show in August of 2015 in Lakeland, Florida.

Gates had claimed Miranda Dixon was grabbing at his shorts, and had tried to pull him off of the stage. He had attempted to use Florida’s notorious Stand Your Ground law to have the case dismissed, but the judge rejected it.

During the trial, Gates’s lawyer argued that his client’s foot never touched Dixon, and that the 19-year old was trying to set up a civil settlement.

However the jury disagreed, and today Gates was found guilty of misdemeanor battery.

While prosecutors had only asked for 60 days, the judge decided to triple the sentence.

Gates will also serve one year of probation.

See the video of the incident below..

#BBB NEWS| The Weeknd Is Launching ‘Starboy’ Pop-Up Shops Next Week

With The Weeknd’s third album, Starboy, on the way next month, he’s bound to take over the fall once again with his fogged, slow-rolling alt R&B joints. But this time around, he’s preparing with some cool duds for his loyal listeners.

To coincide with his highly-anticipated Nov. 25 release date, the Toronto singer recently announced that he’s launching a series of pop-up shops in support of the album.

While the details of the merchandise that will be available is minimal, his previous XO-designed goods are probably the best precursor of what’s to come: graphic-centric street wear staples like hoodies, snap backs, t-shirts affixed with his stark white logo.

#BBB NEWS| Ice Cube Teams Up With Disney For ‘Oliver Twist’ Musical

Out of all the places Ice Cube’s career could take him, we never thought the CubeVision producer would be venturing into musicals. Ice Cube and Disney Studios are reportedly teaming up to create a modern-day musical of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist.

Think of it as a fusion of Carmen: A Hip Hopera and Hamilton (hopefully more Hamilton than the former). Ice Cube will also be working with Hamilton director Tommy Kail, Jeff Kwatinetz, and Marc Platt, the seasoned producer who was behind Broadway’s Wicked.

The adapted musical will fuse all genres of music including hip hop, according to Billboard. Ice Cube and Kwatinetz are also penning a narrative for the new story.

#BBB NEWS| Kevin Hart To Play Santa Claus In Disney Film ‘Dashing Through The Snow’

Kevin Hart is set to play a relationship-mending Santa Claus in the upcoming Disney movie, Dashing Through The Snow, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The recipients of Hart’s healing magic will be a damaged father-son duo. According to the description, the father in the film is addicted to his NYC detective job, which causes a strain with his son, but Santa Hart will be there to help him believe in the magic of Christmas.

The upcoming project is already off to a good start judging by the creative team behind it. The script was inspired by Scott Rosenberg of Kangaroo Jack and currently being written by Rob Burnett, executive producer of The Late Show With David Letterman, with oversight by Kristin Burr of Freaky Friday.

#BBB NEWS| New Music: Pharrell And Lalah Hathaway “Surrender” It All

Pharrell had a heavy hand in the musical direction of the upcoming Hidden Figures soundtrack. Not only did his produce and compose the album, but he just shared two new, key pieces of music from the project.

He rides solo on the uplifting cut “Runnin” — and shares the mic with Lalah Hathaway on their duet “Surrender.” Hidden Figures, the story about 3 African American women who helped Nasa win the space race, hits theaters nationwide on Christmas day.

“Runnin” is available for purchase on iTunes now.

#BBB NEWS| Jay Z And Roc-A Fella Co-Founder Kareem “Biggs” Burke Shocked By Kanye West Rants

Kanye West is a vocal guy, so when he decided to get a few things off his chest at the Seattle tour stop of his “Saint Pablo” tour, many weren’t expecting he’d divulge the state of his relationship with his one time “big brother” Jay Z.

“Don’t call me after the robbery and say ‘How you feelin’? You wanna know how I’m feelin’? Come by the house… Bring the kids by the house like we brothers… Our kids ain’t even played together.”

There has been no official comment from Jay after the rant, however Roc-A-Fella co-founder Kareem “Biggs” Burke said Mr. Carter isn’t pleased with Ye’s latest rant. Biggs conducted an interview with Page 6 at his Reasonable Doubt pop up shop and said when he last spoke to Kanye, he spoke highly of Jay, but he isn’t sure of their relationship at this point.

#BBB NEWS| Suge Knight Suing Dr. Dre, Alleges He Hired A Hitman To Kill Him

Let Suge Knight tell it, Dr. Dre wanted out of a contract that would require him to pay Knight 30% of his earnings, and to avoid having to cough up the money, Dre allegedly hired a hitman to kill his longtime enemy.

In a lawsuit filed by the former Death Row Records CEO, Knight alleges he had a lifetime contract with Dre so when the Beats By Dre deal came about and Apple paid $1 billion, Dre supposedly had to shell out $300 million to his former business partner.

Not wanting to pay up, Knight alleges the shooting at 1Oak nightclub back in 2014 was a hired hit. Yet despite the facility having 37 cameras no arrest were made.

The suit also claims the LAPD questioned a man named T-Money about the shooting and he told investigators Dr. Dre paid him $50,000 to kill Knight. The 50-year-old was shot seven times in the stomach but miraculously survived.

#BBB NEWS| Jay Z Becomes First Rapper Nominated For Induction Into Songwriter’s Hall Of Fame

Thursday’s Songwriter’s Hall Of Fame nominations were a historic one for the hip-hop community, as it was announced that Jay Z is up for induction into the Class of 2017.

This nomination makes the Jigga Man the first rap artist nominated for the honor in the history of the music organization.

According to USA Today, artists become eligible for a nomination after 20 years in the music business. Jay Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt, was released in 1996. Since then, he’s gone on to pen for Beyonce, Missy Elliott, Kanye West and Memphis Bleak and has won 21 Grammy Awards, among many other accolades and honors.

#BBB NEWS| Donald Trump Reportedly Made Obscene Comments About Toccara Jones’ Breasts

A former contestant from the second season of Donald Trump Presents: The Ultimate Merger claims Trump made outlandish statements towards the star of the season, model Toccara Jones.

In an interview with BuzzFeed News on Monday (Oct. 17), Elijah Connor said Trump would openly discuss the former America’s Next Top Model star’s body and referred to her breasts as “jugglers.”

“Here’s a guy who owns a billion-dollar company, taking a cheap shot at her breasts. I’m literally standing there shocked,” Connor said.“I think I just stood there in amazement, like, ‘Did this guy just say this?’ Literally, this is like how my little cousin talks, who is 12, and going through puberty.” Trump also admitted he wasn’t a fan of Jones as the star of the show by saying, “Ah, she wasn’t my first pick, but she slimmed down for the show.” Season 1 contestants vied for the affection of reality star, Omarosa Manigault.

#BBB NEWS| Gov. Fayose, Omisore Got N3.8b Arms Cash, Says Detained Former Minister Obanikoro

Detained former Minister of State (Defence) Musiliu Obanikoro recently made more revelations on how the N4.745billion wired to a company linked to him by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) was shared.

The money comprised N4.685billon transferred to Sylva McNamara Limited and N60million ($5.77m) cash personally given to Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose by the ex-Minister.

Fayose issued a statement yesterday, saying Obanikoro’s return from overseas was planned to nail him. He did not deny receiving money from the former minister.

Obanikoro told Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detectives that N3.880billion was allocated to Fayose and Sen. Iyiola Omisore out of the cash.

He also said he handed over $5.377m cash to Fayose at Spotless Hotel, Ado-Ekiti in the presence of the former Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Dr. Tope Aluko, and other party stalwarts.

#BBB NEWS| Federal High Court Judge Ofili-Ajumogobia Busted In Fake Hospital Admission Scandal

A Federal High Court judge, Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, has been busted by detectives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in a hospital admission racket in Lagos.

Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia on Wednesday morning told EFC officials by phone that she was on admission in a Lagos hospital in Ikoyi to explain away the reason she could not respond to the anti-graft agency’s invitation for interrogation in the last two days. 

Five other judges, Mohammed Nasir Yunusa, Hyeladzira Ajiya Nganjiwa, Appellate Court Judge, Uwani Abba-Aji, Justice Agbadu James Fishim and Musa Haruna Kurya had in the past two days responded to EFCC invitations.  Some of the judges were accompanied by their lawyers and were reported to be cooperating with EFCC operatives investigating alleged corruption in Nigeria's judicial system.

#BBB NEWS| N4.7b Fraud: I Gave Fayose $5.377m In Cash – Obanikoro

Barely 24 hours after his detention, former Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro has implicated Governor Ayodele Fayose in the N4.745billion wired to a company linked to him by the Office of the National Security Adviser(ONSA).

The said cash was wired into the company, Sylva Mcnamara within seven months in 2014.

He said N2.23billion was transferred to Fayose out of the slush funds.

He said out of the sum, he handed over $5,377,000 to Fayose in cash and N1.3billion was received by the governor’s associate, Mr. Abiodun Agbele.

He admitted that the N1.3billion was flown to Akure airport in two chartered flights for delivery to Agbele.

The money was sourced from $2.1billion meant for arms from the Office of the National Security (ONSA).

Obanikoro, who opened up to EFCC detectives however said he is not the owner of Sylva Mcnamara that was used to transfer the funds to Fayose.

#BBB NEWS| Check Out Frank Ocean’s First Televised Interview In Four Years [VIDEO]

Frank Ocean appeared at President Obama’s last State Dinner on Oct. 18, and C-Span was fortunate enough to talk to the Blonde musician on camera. This just so happens to be the first time in nearly four years that Ocean was interviewed on camera.

Reporters asked the elusive singer about the Vans sneakers he paired with his outfit, and also what he was looking forward to while in attendance. His answer?

“Asking Obama if he had fun these last eight years,” he told the cameras. “…And congratulate him, too.”

He was also asked a question about if he was supporting Hillary Clinton, and if he would do a concert to show his support. He said, “probably not,” and then concluded.

“We’re running out of time, I think. Might have to catch you in four years,” he stated before leaving.

Parting is such sweet sorrow. Until we speak again, Frank.

Check out his very brief interview below.

#BBB NEWS| British Fashion Council CEO Caroline Rush To Speak At The GTBank Fashion Weekend

Caroline Rush has achieved remarkable success in promoting the British fashion industry, particularly through organizing the globally renowned London Fashion Week and the prestigious British Fashion Awards.

In 2015, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by the Queen of England for services to the British fashion industry.