Saturday, 28 February 2015

Seun Kuti shares throw back pic of his childhood with his mum

Seun looks so much like his mum...it's almost like seeing double!

Pic: Mobile policeman shoots police boss to death in Bauchi

A mobile policeman in Bauchi state shot dead his superior and former ADC to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, Superintendent of Police, Chris Eza (pictured above), yesterday February 26th in Bauchi.

According to family sources, Chris Eza had gone out to get food at an eatery along Ahmadu Bello way around 9pm when he saw some police officers on patrol. On observation, he found out that one of them, the suspect, was not properly dressed and immediately cautioned him. The junior officer, a Corporal, got angry and began to grumble for being told to dress properly.

An angry Chris felt his action was unacceptable and warned the officer that he was going to disarm him if he didn't take care. Instead of apologizing, the junior officer cocked his gun and threatened to shoot his boss.



He told Eza that if he came close to him, he would shoot. Calling his bluff, Eza moved towards the officer, who immediately opened fire. Other officers around rushed Chris to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi where he was declared dead on arrival. Until his death, he was the MOPOL 11 Commander.

The officer has since been arrested and investigations into the motive for the killing is ongoing.

Lol; Skuki Peeshaun flaunts wads of dollars on Instagram..

One of the Skuki music brothers, Peeshaun took to instagram to flaunt dollars saying they both just got paid...

Pics: Kanye West cries during interview

During his interview with Radio 1's Zane Lowe yesterday, Mr West began crying as he remembered his friend, who he described as the 'greatest fashion instructor of all time', Louise Wilson, who died in May last year.

Describing his meeting with his friend and mentor at London's Hakkasan, Kanye said "I think she knew she was gonna pass" and he went to say how influential she'd been in his life. He was then reduced to tears and later told the host "That’s never happened to me in an interview before. Talking about Wilson is kinda hard for me". See more photos below..


Father of boy killed at Buni Yadi FGC speaks up, shares graphic pic on twitter

So sad. Father of boy killed at school by Boko Haram extremists in 2014 speaks up & shares graphic photo of his son. Continue...





Friday, 27 February 2015

Actress Jessica Biel shows off growing baby bump during filming

The actress, who is expecting her first child with husband Justin Timberlake, showed off her growing baby bump while filming The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea in New Orleans, Louisiana yesterday. She's playing the role of a pregnant woman so it works out for her. See more photos below...

President Jonathan in Asaba on a two-day visit to Delta State; Pics

President Jonathan pictured above as he arrived Asaba today on a 2-day visit. See more photos below...
President Jonathan visiting the Asagba of Asaba in his palace. The Asagba of Asaba presented gifts to Jonathan and endorsed him for second term.

Pic of the Nigerian student who goes missing in London

24 year old Nigerian Ozeivo Andrew Akerele (pictured above) has been declared missing after he failed to return to his apartment from a night out with his friends on January 30th.

According to police reports, Ozeivo, a new entrant at the Coventry University, UK was last seen at Iglu club on Spon street where he went to hang out with his friends. Coventry police believe Ozi had called after leaving the club to be picked up from wherever he was.
“We believe that Ozi made a call asking to be picked up by Coventry University in the early hours of Saturday, January 31. However, when his lift arrived he was not there and has not been seen since. His family are extremely concerned as this is very out of character for him. He would not know the area particularly well and we are appealing to anyone who has seen Ozi or knows of his whereabouts to call their local police with details. We just want to make sure that he is safe.” Coventry police spokesperson said

See Kanye's full interview: Claims Beyonce has pic of Kim on her wall

 

Kanye West was on Power 105's Breakfast Club this morning where he talked about everything from his ex-girlfriend Amber Rose, Tyga's relationship with Kylie, Kim posing nude for magazines and more. Below are the highlights:
On Tyga dating 17-year-old sister-in-law Kylie Jenner:
"I think he got in early, I think he was smart [laughs]. They are closer in age than a lot of relationships that I know. I knew Tyga was smart.” Then he said, "I can't speak on nobodies relationship."
On his ex-Amber Rose:
“She’s just soaking in the moment. If Kim had dated me when I first wanted to be with her, there wouldn’t be an Amber Rose. It's very hard for a woman to wanna be with someone that's with Amber Rose. I had to take thirty showers before I got with Kim."
On Kim sending him naked pictures while he was with Amber:
“I wish.”
On his wife Kim Kardashian West posing nude for Paper magazine:
“I think that with my wife, now that she has access to high level photographers, it’s important for her to stand up in all of her glory and all of her power. Her power is in her body, it’s in her nudity. Her power is in her mind, power is in her family, but body is one of her powers. She’s going to always have that body, but she’s going to have mind, family and she’s going to create a legacy. But, she can get naked if she wants to, it’s not illegal to get naked.”
On if he thinks the Kardashian brand has hurt the Kanye West brand:
“No, it helped. It just shows my ability to bridge the gap.”
On having North West front row at his fashion show:
“No one can tell me where to have my child or not.”
On Beyonce & Kim K’s relationship:
“They love each other. They respect each other. When Beyonce is working on her album, she has pictures of Kim on the wall because Kim represents powerful women. Kim plays the ‘7/11’ video. Maybe there’s a LeBron James/Kobe element to it.”
On taking up for Beyonce:
“Beyonce don’t need no help. People look at Beyonce because she’s rich, a beautiful woman and talented and so they figure she has everything, so she don’t need nothing else. But I think she needs the proper accolades because she’s an inspiration.”
On Beck:
“The other day I went to dinner with Taylor Swift and ironically they were playing the Beck album. I was listening and I was like ‘Man, this is kinda good’.” He said he hadn’t heard the Beck album before for his rant after this year’s Grammys.
On why he chose to have Dame Dash present him the BET Honors Award:
“Because he presented me to the world and I wouldn’t have had a record deal if it wasn’t Dame Dash.”
On deciding to ride with Jay Z over Dame:
“It was an extremely visionary move on my part, to roll with Jay Z. I mention Dame in a lot of raps but the story is not done. It made more sense for me career wise to roll with Jay even though Dame had supported me. I wonder, where would we be if I had rolled with Dame. I came to Roc-A-Fella because Jay Z was my idol and it would have been hard for me at that young state to separate from my idol. That was a decision I made, do I say that there was some disloyalty in that? Yea, I’ll own up to that. Is it anything me and Dame can do together now to make money? Yea. We’re [Ye & Dame] going to work on films. Dame is like the original person who understood culture. You definitely have to say Dame is a real n*gga.”
On auto-tune:
“I don’t like auto-tune either, but I need it. I can bend my voice and other things and I like to do that.”
On his YEEZY 750 BOOST sneakers:
“I didn’t want them to be limited actually that’s something that the company did. I really wanted as many people to get them as possible. I don’t want the price to be $350. I don’t want to play this sneaker culture game. I just want people to have what I made.”
Culled from TheYBF

Makoko: The Untold Story

We have all heard stories about Makoko, the popular community under 3rd mainland bridge in Lagos, Nigeria. This short film by budding Film maker, Olajuwon Williams, shows us a side of Makoko that has never been explored before. After watching this video, you may begin to re-think your definition of happiness. Its good to want more, but more won’t necessarily make you happier.  l






Pics: Mercy Johnson, Ramsey Nouah at London movie premiere..


Mercy Johnson Okojie, who shined in green, Ramsey Noah, Mary Njoku, Esama of Benin and others attended the star-studded world premiere of ROK Studios' Thy Will Be Done at the BFI IMAX, London, last night. The movie is directed by the award-winning Obi Emelonye. See more pics below..

 
Photo credit: CNDT Photography

12 Ways to Boost and Support Your Immune System Naturally

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A healthy diet devoid of refined sugar and processed foods is one of the best ways to support your immune system and physical exercise is also important. While these methods are helpful, they aren’t always enough. In a world where toxins run rampant and exposure is difficult to avoid, we really need to take extra precautions.

Here are 12 ways to support your immune system naturally.

1. Probiotics

The good bacteria in your gut are known as probiotics and are responsible for supporting digestion, combating harmful organisms, and keeping your immune system in check. Considering that 70% majority of your immune system resides in your gut, maintaining a balance of probiotic bacteria is essential for nurturing your immune defenses. [1] [2] Probiotic-rich foods like kombucha, sauerkraut, and kefir, or a high-quality, probiotic supplement can help balance your ratio of good to bad bacteria. A probiotic supplement like Latero-Flora™ is another effective way to encourage good balance.

2. Intestinal Cleansing

Whether you’re on the road, at your computer, eating, or sleeping on a toxic mattress, it’s a safe bet that you’re exposed to toxins 24 hours a day. Most toxins take up residence in your intestines to wreak havoc on your health by degrading your immune system and weakening your defenses. Regular intestinal cleansing with an oxygen based colon cleanser like Oxy-Powder® can support your immune system by providing a balanced, clean environment for probiotic bacteria to thrive. The positive benefits of intestinal cleansing with Oxy-Powder® are enhanced when it’s paired with a good probiotic supplement.

3. Organic Oregano Oil

Oregano oil, one of the most antioxidant-rich oils on the planet, is extremely beneficial for immune system support by defending against dangerous organisms. [3] Organic oregano oil’s potency is due to a compound called carvacrol, which has been shown to promote a healthy balance of good to bad bacteria. [4]

4. Enzymes

Enzymes are essential for digestion and metabolic function and research even suggests they’re beneficial for your immune system. [5] Part of the reason for this is because, as you get older, your body produces less of its own enzymes. Supplementing that gap can help you absorb more nutrients from your food to better support your immune system, and overall health. As mentioned, your gut is where 70% of your immune system originates, so introducing enzymes to support gut health and digestion only makes sense. I recommend VeganZyme®, it’s the most advanced full-spectrum systemic and digestive enzyme formula in the world.

5. Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver acts as a secondary defense for your immune system by helping defend against the microbes and harmful organisms that attack. [6] By being an extra shield, colloidal silver not only helps take the burden off of your immune system, but promotes overall body health. I use and recommend Silver Fuzion®.

6. Purified Water with Raw, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

Mixing raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) with purified water is a helpful tonic for supporting your immune system. Raw ACV is loaded with enzymes and beneficial bacteria that promote intestinal balance. ACV also helps to balance your body’s pH and transition it into a more alkaline state — which is absolutely crucial for a healthy immune system response. Mix 1 to 2 tbsp. of raw ACV with 8 ounces of purified water and consume daily, preferably using a straw so the acidic ACV avoids contact with your teeth.

7. Reduce Your Stress Levels

Emotional, mental, and physical stress takes a toll and can age you — and your immune system — beyond your years. Research has shown that immune system activity drastically decreases when you’re stressed. Finding productive ways to deal with it is important for keeping your body strong and resilient. [7] While stress is part of life and can never be totally avoided, meditation, exercising, and eating a healthy diet can really help ease its effects.

8. Sleep

The importance of sleep simply cannot be overstated. Sleep resets your entire system and provides an avenue through which you can relieve stress and improve not only your immune system, but your overall health. [8] Without adequate sleep, your immune system will suffer and be far more susceptible to invading microbes and harmful organisms. In general, seven or eight hours of sleep a night satisfies most people.

9. Juicing

One of the most powerful ways you can revolutionize your health is by juicing raw vegetables and fruits. This is an awesome way to give the cells in your body the most concentrated, live, bioavailable nutrients and antioxidants available — nutrition required by your immune system. Make sure leafy green vegetables are a foundation in each recipe as they are a great source of vitamin C, a much-needed antioxidant and nutrient that supports immune health. [9]

10. Vitamin D

Vitamin D, AKA the sunshine vitamin, is another nutrient that keeps your immune system strong. In fact, vitamin D deficiency has been directly linked to a compromised immune system. [10] Exposure to sunlight is the best way to encourage your body to produce vitamin D, but it’s not always accessible. Vitamin D supplementation is an easy way to fill the gaps, and make sure to choose vitamin D3 over vitamin D2.

11. Turmeric

A yellowish spice popular in Indian dishes, turmeric has a number of proven health benefits for the human body. It’s high in antioxidants to protect immune cells from free radical damage. In addition, some studies have reported that the active ingredient in turmeric — curcumin — may be responsible for supporting the action of T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells. [11] This immunomodulatory effect seems to provide support for the body against a wide range of viruses, fungi, and pathogenic bacteria. Add 1/2 to 1 tsp. of turmeric to your meals, or take a high-quality turmeric supplement to provide further nutritional support.

12. Iodine

Iodine is a fantastic one-two punch for supporting your immune system. First off, there’s no bacteria, virus, or other microorganism that can survive or adapt to an iodine-rich environment. It’s why people put it on cuts; it’s why it’s swabbed onto your skin before surgery — it’s incredible defense against harmful microorganisms. Second, your iodine is the best nutritional support for your thyroid. Your thyroid controls your metabolism and the efficiency of your metabolism is directly related to that of your immune system. [12] If you’re not getting enough iodine in your food, and most people aren’t, I highly recommend supplementing with nascent iodine, the strongest, and most bioavailable form of iodine available.

Support Your Immune System Today

When you examine this list and begin to condense it down, it doesn’t take long to see that promoting the health of your immune system is similar to promoting your overall health. Give yourself good nutrition, appropriate supplementation, physical fitness, and a de-stressed mind — these tactics are absolutely powerful for transforming your health and catapulting you into a more energetic, vibrant state of life.
How do you stay healthy? Leave a comment below and share your experience!
Source: globalhealingcenter.com

34 Reasons Why You Need Hydrogen Peroxide In Your Home..

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Hydrogen peroxide – chemically represented as H2O2 – is one of the most common household disinfectants in the world. In fact, odds are pretty good that you have a bottle in your medicine cabinet or under your kitchen sink right now. People typically use hydrogen peroxide for sanitizing small cuts and as a whitener for delicate items, however there is much more to this little brown bottle than most of us realize.

Read on to discover 34 reasons why you need hydrogen peroxide in your home.

Health & Beauty

1. Disinfect Small Wounds
Hydrogen peroxide is a natural anti-septic, therefore one of its most common uses is to clean wounds to prevent infection.

2. Bleach Your Hair
Because it is more gentle than household bleach, hydrogen peroxide is also great for lightening hair.

3. Just Add Highlights
To get a classic “sun-bleached” look, simply spray hydrogen peroxide over damp hair and let it soak in for 10 – 15 minutes before rinsing out.

4. Whitening Toothydrogen peroxideaste
Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to make a homemade toothydrogen peroxideaste that will also remove stains from teeth when used daily.

5. Antiseptic Mouth Rinse
Use a cap full of hydrogen peroxide as a mouth rinse to help whiten teeth and kill germs that cause bad breath.

6. Disinfect Toothbrushes
Soak toothbrushes in hydrogen peroxide to kill staph bacteria and other germs common to the bathroom environment.

7. Whiten Your Nails
Soak fingertips and toes in hydrogen peroxide to naturally whiten your nails.

8. Clear Up Acne
Use hydrogen peroxide as a face rinse to kill the bacteria that cause acne and help clear your complexion. (Or check out these other 11 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Pimples Fast!)

9. Help Heal Boils
Pour half of a bottle (about 8 ounces) of hydrogen peroxide into warm bath water and soak to treat boils.

10. Soften Corns & Calluses
Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and warm water to make a foot soak that will naturally soften corns and calluses.

11. Remove Ear Wax
Put a couple of drops of hydrogen peroxide into ears, wait a minute or two, then follow up with a couple of drops of olive oil. Wait another minute, then drain fluid from ears to remove ear wax.

12. Prevent “Swimmer’s Ear”
Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and vinegar in a small dropper bottle. Put several drops in each ear after swimming to prevent infection.

13 .Relieve Ear Infections
Put 6 – 8 drop of hydrogen peroxide in each ear to alleviate symptoms and help clear up an ear infection.

14. Kill Sub-dermal Parasites
Apply hydrogen peroxide to skin affected with mites or other parasites to kill them naturally.

15. Treat Foot Fungus
Combine equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water in a dark colored spray bottle (light exposure weakens hydrogen peroxide) and apply to skin affected by foot fungus each night to stop fungal growth.

Kitchen & Bath

16. Clean Tile Surfaces
Spray hydrogen peroxide directly onto tile to remove dirt and stains.

17. Whiten Grout
Mix hydrogen peroxide with white flour to create a thick paste. Apply to grout and cover with plastic wrap overnight. The next day, simply rinse with water for whiter grout.

18. Clean Toilet Bowls
Pour about half a cup of hydrogen peroxide into toilet bowls and let it soak for at least 30 minutes to clean and remove stains.

19. Remove Tub Scum
Spray hydrogen peroxide on soap scum, dirt, and stains in the bathtub. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes then rinse to loosen grime and make cleaning easier.

20. Control Mold & Mildew
Spray hydrogen peroxide on areas where mold and mildew are present to stop fungal growth and remove discoloration.

(Further Reading: 6 Natural Ways To Rid Your Home Of Mold & Milde

21. Clean Glass Surfaces
Spray hydrogen peroxide on dirty mirrors and other glass surfaces to loosen dirt and grime. Wipe away with a clean, lint-free cloth.

22. Disinfect Countertops
Spray hydrogen peroxide on kitchen and bathroom countertops to clean and disinfect.

23. Soak Dishrags & Sponges
Drop dirty rags and cleaning sponges into hydrogen peroxide and let them soak for 15 – 30 minutes to disinfect.

24. Disinfect Cutting Boards
Spray hydrogen peroxide on cutting boards to kill germs and bacteria from raw meat and other foods that may have soaked into the surface of the board.

25. Wash Fruits & Vegetables
Spray fruits and veggies with hydrogen peroxide and let soak for a minute or two before rinsing in clean water to remove dirt, wax, and other contaminants.

26. Clean Your Refrigerator
Spray hydrogen peroxide around the inside of your refrigerator and let is soak for a few minutes. Then wipe away with a clean cloth to remove food and disinfect.

(For more kitchen cleaning tips, check out these 80 Mind Blowing Kitchen Hacks That Will Rock Your World!)

Around the House
27. Whiten Laundry
About about a cup of hydrogen peroxide to your wash water and soak fabrics for 15 – 30 minutes to revitalize dingy or yellowed whites.

28. Remove Organic Stains
Mix two parts hydrogen peroxide with one part dish detergent and apply to organic stains (coffee, wine, blood, sweat, etc) to remove them.
Remember, hydrogen peroxide will bleach darker fabrics. Use this technique with caution!

29. De-Funk Musty Fabrics
Mix hydrogen peroxide with white vinegar and soak musty fabrics to remove unwanted odors.

30. Clean Rugs & Carpets
Spray hydrogen peroxide onto light-colored carpets and rugs to remove stains from mud, food, etc. Just remember that hydrogen peroxide will bleach some fabrics. You may want to test this technique in an inconspicuous area first.

31. Refresh Re-useable Bags
Spray hydrogen peroxide inside your re-useable cloth shopping bags to clean, disinfect, and remove food odors.

32. Disinfect Lunchboxes
Spray hydrogen peroxide into lunchboxes, coolers, and cooler bags. Let it sit for a few minutes then wipe away to clean and disinfect.

33. Cleanse Dehumidifiers
Add a pint of hydrogen peroxide to one gallon of water and run the solution through humidifiers to disinfect and remove any mold or mildew that may be growing inside.

34. Improve Seed Germination
Soak seeds in hydrogen peroxide to remove fungal spores and increase germination rate. For more on using hydrogen peroxide to start seeds, check out this great article from Dave’s Garden.
Source: naturallivingideas.com

LASU refunds N209million school fees to students

The Lagos state government has refunded N209m to students of the Lagos state University following the reversal of school fees by Lagos State University, LASU.

At a ceremony held at the Main auditorium of the Ojo campus of the school yesterday February 26th, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Fatai Olukoga who represented Gov. Fashola, said this was the first phase in the refund exercise. He said the second phase of refund which is about N89 million will take place soon.


12 students were presented with cheques ranging from N150,000 to N200,000 while the remaining money will be paid to the accounts provided by the other students.

The management of the school and the students had witnessed many months of protest following a hike in school fees until Governor Fashola intervened in September 2014 and ordered that the school fees be reversed.

See Kid Rock slams Beyonce, says she doesn't have an iconic song

Rocker Kid Rock has a new album out and to create buzz, he decided to come for the biggest female artist in the world. During an interview with Rolling Stone, he said he doesn't understand why Beyonce is 'worshiped' when she doesn't even an evergreen song. He said;
"BeyoncĂ©, to me, doesn’t have a fu*king ‘Purple Rain,’ but she’s the biggest thing on Earth. How can you be that big without at least one ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ or ‘Old Time Rock & Roll’? People are like, ‘BeyoncĂ©’s hot. Got a nice fu*king a.ss.’ I’m like, ‘Cool, I like skinny white chicks with big t*ts.’ Doesn’t really fu*king do much for me.”

I have nothing personal against Buhari – Fayose

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Following the buffet of criticisms trailing his death wish for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has said he has nothing personal against the former head of state.

The governor, who spoke on Thursday through a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, said he is not wishing Buhari dead as widely believed in many quarters, but maintained that the APC presidential flag bearer is too old to govern a complex country like Nigeria.

Fayose explained that he is opposed to the emergence of Buhari as president because Nigerians do not deserve a leader that will govern by proxy.

The Ekiti governor said his experience as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ad hoc committee which shopped for a suitable presidential candidate for the party in the run-up to the 2007 presidential election informed his opposition to Buhari’s candidature.

He revealed that his committee did not recommend the late President Umaru Yar’ Adua, whom he said initially rejected the offer before he (Yar’Adua) was allegedly opposed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Fayose said the criticisms trailing his mode of campaign for the re-election of the PDP candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan, are unnecessary, accusing the APC leaders promoting Buhari’s candidature as insincere.

The governor, who said he owed nobody any apology for exposing the hypocrisy of APC leaders, accused them of placing personal interests far above national interests.

He alleged that‎ the APC had not only packaged lies and tried to foist such on Nigerians, but had compromised the Independent National Electoral Commission to rig the elections if it had held on February 14.

Going down the memory lane on how the late Yar’Adua was preferred by Obasanjo, Fayose said he does not want the events that took place in the PDP presidential primary in December 2006 to be re-enacted in 2015.

Fayose said: “I remember then as the ad hoc chairman of the PDP committee that shopped for the presidential candidate to replace former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a crop of suitable, brilliant, healthy and competent northern politicians‎ in the PDP were shortlisted by me for Obasanjo to pick from, but he overruled the list and asked me to contact the late Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua because he preferred him.

“In fairness to the late president, he objected to the offer on health ground, but Obasanjo insisted that he must be the president.



Ebonyi House of Assembly members serve Governor impeachment letter

Members of the Ebonyi state house of Assembly this morning served an impeachment notice on the state Governor, Martin Elechi over allegations of gross misconduct, financial impropriety as well as undermining the integrity of the House members. At their plenary session this morning, the acting leader of the House, Hon. Francis Nwifruru read the impeachment notification to his colleagues. More details soon..

See Actress Anita Joseph as she puts her bikini body on display

She shared the pic on Facebook...nice body!

Pics: Nigerian Girl trafficked for prostitution in Burkina Faso dies


A Nigerian girl identified as Gift from Edo state, (pictured above), has been found dead one month after she gave an interview to PM News, about how she was trafficked to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso for prostitution.

According to PM News, Gift had told them in January 2015 during an investigative report on Human trafficking that she and some girls had been lured to Ougadougou in April 2014 with the hope of getting a better life in Europe but in the end were made sex slaves at the ‘Bar Dancing Petit Ouaga’, a brothel in Toudoubweogo village in Ouagadougou.

During the interview in January, Gift had expressed hope that once she has paid the traffickers their money, she would be free to leave. Sadly she has died. They didn't say how she died and when.

OMG!! Fire in Aguda surulere, see aftermath

Fire gutted a 2-storey building at Hassan Idowu street in Aguda, Surulere this morning. Eyewitnesses said the fire started from one of the flats and spread. See the aftermath below...