Teenage driver crushes 3 year old girl to death in Lagos

When three-year-old Ikeoluwa Olaniyi was playing with her friends in her grandfather’s compound in Ire Akari Estate, Isolo, Lagos, on September 3, 2013, little did she know that death was lurking.
PUNCH Metro learnt that a teenage motorist, Chinyere Wagbaranta, in company with her brother, Chisom, and a police corporal attached to Police Mobile Force 22, Felix Adebayo, in a Mercedes Benz Sports Utility Vehicle, drove into the compound carelessly, hitting the little girl and crushing her skull.

The victim’s grandfather, Adesola Elegbede, who spoke to our correspondent while fighting back tears, said Ikeoluwa was his first grandchild.

He said, “Ikeoluwa lives with me and my wife. Her father works in a bank and her mother works with an accounting firm, which are both located on Victoria Island. Ikeoluwa attends a school in Ilasa, which is not far from our house. She stays with her parents during the weekend.

Jesse Jagz shows support for Brymo

Heard Jesse Jags doesn't have issues with Chocolate City because he left after his contract expired. Brymo on the other is seriously battling with the label. Meanwhile his new album, 'Merchant, Dealers & Slaves', Chocolate came out yesterday!

Rihanna goes completely nude for GQ magazine 25th anniversary cover

Medusa head, snakes, vampire fangs, and those coloured contact lenses...scary! More photos after the cut...

Photos: Day two of Pres. Jonathan's pilgrimage to Israel Friday

President Jonathan was at the wailing wall at Jerusalem old city - The place where the body of Jesus Christ was cleaned and perfumed before burial. The president was accompanied by Governor Peter Obi of Anambra state, minister of Information Labaran Maku, CAN president Ayo Oritsejafor, Gov Suswan of Benue state, Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State, Reuben Abati and others. See more photos after the cut...

Kim K and Kanye West will have a pre-nup

Kim K and Kanye West will have a prenuptial agreement before they marry.

From TMZ

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have already agreed ... they will keep their assets separate by drawing up a prenup before they tie the knot ... TMZ has learned.

Multiple sources connected with the couple tell us ... both Kanye and Kim are committed to the marriage and they are not signing a prenup because they're worried the relationship might fall apart. But they're both business people and know given their vast wealth it's just the smart thing to do to have a prenup.

Photos: MBGN 2011 Sylvia Nduka's birthday party

Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2011 Sylvia Nduka added another year on the 14th of October. To celebrate she had an intimate and small celebration, she hosted close friends at a dinner at Southern Sun hotel. Celebrities and friends who graced the occasion include, model Princess Chineke, singer Sexy Steel, STV presenter Layole Oyatogun, beauty queen and delta soap model Sandra Okaghue, GUS8 winner Chris Okaghue and House of Maliq publisher. More photos after the cut...

Brymo calls out Chocolate City boss Audu Maikori on Twitter

It's getting nasty! Anyways, Brymo's new album, M, D & S is out. It came out today and I hear it's a good album, so go out there and buy it. And i want to also show you guys the exclusive leaked photos of a court injunction against Brymo, making the release of his new album today illegal. See them after the cut...

Sean Tizzle looks dapper in new photoshoot

After his just concluded UK tour, music star Sean Tizzle, comes out fresh in new photoshoot. The “Mama Eh” crooner looks great in a well-trimmed suit which reflects his brand has grown by leaps and bounds since his emerging in Feb 2013. See more photos after the cut...

Lola Omotayo's bachelorette party holds tomorrow

I'm sure by now you all know that Lola Omotayo and Peter Okoye's traditional wedding will hold on November 17th. What you haven't heard is that Lola's hens night will hold tomorrow October 26th in Lagos. Shhhhh, she might not even be aware of this. Lol.

Also their wedding invitation is coming out soon and in a few days, I will be able to tell you guys the celebrities who were invited and people participating in the wedding. Congrats to them once more.

Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr split up after 3 years of marriage

According to new reports, actor Orlando Bloom and super model Miranda Kerr have split up after just three years of marriage and six years together.
In a joint statement, Orlando and Miranda Kerr said they separated amicably a few months ago.

"After 6 years together, they have recently decided to formalize their separation. Despite this being the end of their marriage, they love, support and respect each other as both parents of their son and as family." A res for the couple said in a statement

Orlando and Miranda began dating in 2007 and got married in July 2010. They have a two and a half year old son named Flynn..

Tiwa Savage puts wedding shopping on hold for a trip to BBC Africa studio

Tiwa Savage and her fiancee Tee Billz are currently in London doing some long awaited wedding shopping. However while they are in town they've been making their promo rounds. The first stop was BBC World Service for an interview with Focus On Africa and a radio interview with (Focus Africa airing on Sunday 27th of Oct.). The couple was accompanied by Vox Africa’s Mimi Fawaz, Factory 78’s Adesope Olajide & Nigerian Watch’s Michael Tube. See more photos after the cut...

The royal family's official portrait for the christening of Prince George Alexander Louis

The official portrait for the christening of Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, the son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and third in line to the throne, was released yesterday. Kate's family is included in the portrait which was shot at Clarence House in London on the day of the christening. See more photos after the cut...

Oronto Douglas's elder sister has been released

After spending nine days in the hands of her abductors, Mrs. Augusta Douglas-Ayam, the sister to the Special Adviser to the President on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Oronto Douglas has been released. Though we can't say if a ransom was paid, but in a statement issued by the family that was made available tonight, it says in it that she was freed unconditionally this morning.

“After nine traumatic days in the hands of abductors, our beloved sister Augusta Douglas-Ayam was this morning unconditionally released to the family. We thank God for his protection and intervention. We also thank all Nigerians who through prayers and words of encouragement supported us throughout this ordeal. Our sister is currently in a hospital receiving treatment. We will not be making any further statements on this issue and wish to put it behind us”, the statement read.

N225m car scandal: Aviation Minister tells her own side of the story

Minister of Aviation Stella Oduah has responded to President Jonathan's query to her to explain her role in the purchase of the controversial N225million BMW armored cars. See her response below

 Executive summary on the procurement of NCAA operational vehicles
“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, is the statutory regulator of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Industry.

Consequently, the NCAA is charged with oversight responsibilities over all civil aviation operations in the country, including safety, security and strict compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, SARPs, and Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, NCARs.

2. Towards the effective implementation of its statutory regulatory responsibilities, therefore, it is imperative that the NCAA is fully equipped with highly specialised tools and facilities, including adequate operational vehicles to cover all 22 national airports and over 400 airstrips. In keeping with standard practice, provision is therefore made annually for the replacement of obsolete, inadequate & unreliable monitoring equipment.

Mary J Blige And Tiwa Savage's Reunion

You all know that Tiwa Savage used to be a backup singer for Mary J Blige? Tiwa received high praise from the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul during her recent performance at the Sisters with Soul concert in Lagos last September. Mary J Blige stopped mid-way through her performance to acknowledge Tiwa’s presence in the audience then recounted the tale of how they met and worked together, before inviting the “Eminado” singer onstage to join her. The reunion of the talented songbirds was one of the highlights of the successful concert...

Atiku Abubakar vows to follow rape case after victim committed suicide

Read about the rape case after the cut...

Actress Genevieve Nnaji rocks another expensive Chanel bag

Genevieve Nnaji is obviously a fan of the designer label. Weeks after she was spotted rocking a 10k Chanel Lego bag, here she is rocking a Chanel Caviar Leather Maxi Flap handbag worth about $4, 000.

Hold on, Stella Oduah followed President Jonathan to Israel?

According to new reports, Minister of Aviation Ms Stella Oduah is currently in Israel with president Jonathan. Stella Oduah left Nigeria on Tuesday while President Jonathan left yesterday. The two are in Israel to sign the Bilateral Air Services Agreement, BASA, with the country.

Pres. Jonathan is also in Jerusalem for pilgrimage. And you guys thought she was under probe? Hehe!

US Senator says Nigerian email scammers have been hired to run the Obamacare website

On Monday night, October 21st, US Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz insulted Nigerians in a bid to mock Obamacare. He told a rally of his fellow activists in Houston that Nigerian email scammers have been hired to run the Obamacare website.

Senator Cruz said:

“You may have noticed that all the Nigerian email scammers have become a lot less active lately. They all have been hired to run the Obamacare website.”

Watch the video after the cut.

Pres. Jonathan sets up committee to probe Stella Oduah car scandal

According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a three-man panel to investigate the N225million armoured car scandal involving aviation minister, Stella Oduah.

Mr Abati said the panel will be chaired by the immediate past Head of Service, Sali Bello and will include the National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki, and Air Vice Marshal Dik Iruenebere. The panel is to find out why the cars were bought and whether the procurement of the cars followed due process or not. Stella Oduah was conspicuously absent at today's Federal Executive Council meeting.

Actress and TV personality Juliet Mgborukwe flaunts bikini body

Juliet is currently on holiday in the US. Nice body...

Kim and Kanye's engagement was shot for her reality show

Kanye West might have made his lavish engagement to Kim look like a surprise by hiring an entire baseball stadium, but according to TMZ, it was all pre-planned for the Keeping Up With The Kardashian reality show which is not doing good as far as ratings are concerned. Kim even had the perfect $6,800 dress to match her $3 million, 15-carat diamond ring.
"multiple cameras were rolling during Kanye's proposal, so there's plenty of material for the Kardashian reality show.  We're told Kanye has final approval over whether it goes on the show or not.

Meanwhile Kim gushed "Last night was truly magical!!! I am the luckiest girl in the world!'I get to marry my best friend!' See more pics after the cut...

Thisday foreign editor found dead in his car in Apapa

Thisday Foreign and Diplomatic Editor, Mr. Paul Ohia, was found dead yesterday October 22nd in his official car, a white Kia Optima along Marine Road, Apapa, Lagos.

According to eyewitness reports, the deceased had parked his car for several hours by the side of the road, which aroused the suspicion of passersby, prompting them to move closer to check on him. The eyewitnesses said the deceased had reclined the driver's seat and lay on it as if he was sleeping; until they opened the car doors to find out that he was motionless and lifeless.

The sympathizers who noticed the Thisday sticker on the windshield of the car called Thisday office, informing them of the tragic incident. Thisday staff and the police moved Mr. Ohia to Lagoon Hospital in Apapa where he was confirmed dead.

Although, the hospital said an autopsy would determine the actual cause of death, the medical doctor on duty said the deceased might have died of cardiac arrest. Ohia is survived by a wife and two children. May his soul rest in peace...Amen. (Thisday)

OJB recuprating well after surgery

OJB has finally had his kidney surgery in a hospital in India and is said to be recuperating well. We thank God!

Kwara State Governor sacks all his commissioners and advisers

Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, this afternoon Wednesday October 23rd sacked all the state commissioners, his special advisers, senior special assistants, and special assistants. He basically dissolved his cabinet.

He then asked all the sacked commissioners to hand over their ministries to their respective permanent secretaries.

Pics from the christening of Prince William and Kate's son, George

Prince William and Kate Middleton christened their baby son today at St James's Palace, giving the world it's second public glimpse of the future king of England. Prince George was baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the historic Chapel Royal. More photos after the cut...

Chocolate City Music gets a Court Injunction against Brymo

OK, now I see the reason for Brymo's tweets yesterday. He literally can't work as an artist until he sorts himself out with Choc City. Apparently his former record label Chocolate City through their law firm, L & A legal Consultants on Monday October 21st got an injunction against him, 'restraining him from recording, releasing, distributing any composition, song, musical works or carrying out any activity as a recording or performing artist through or for the benefit of any person or organisation other than Chocolate City pending the determination of the suit against him.

Chocolate City says Brymo's contract remains valid until 2016.

Presidential fleet larger than 3 domestic airlines - Report

According to a report from Punchng.com, the Presidential Air Fleet has more aircraft that three domestic airlines combined! SMH! Read below...

The declining fortunes of the domestic airlines have made President Goodluck Jonathan’s 10-aircraft Presidential Air Fleet larger than the fleets of three domestic airlines combined, investigations by Punch correspondent revealed on Tuesday.

The three carriers are Chanchangi, MedView, and FirstNation airlines. Chanchangi has one aircraft; Medview Airlines, three; while FirstNation has  two.

IRS Airlines, with five aircraft in its fleet, has only one that is currently operational. The four others have been sent overseas for routine maintenance for a long time now.

It can be technically assumed that the Presidential Air Fleet is bigger than the four domestic airlines, according to industry experts.

Brymo slams ex-record label? See his tweets

Checkout Wizkid's son stylish swag

His mum Shola Ogudugu has been sharing photos of the boy on her instagram page. The lil man get swag sha! See more photos after the cut...

Ex-reps member Dino Melaye arrested for protesting against Stella Oduah

Former House of Reps member and Executive Director, Anti-Corruption Network, Dino Melaye was this afternoon arrested by the Nigerian police during a protest at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja.

Dino led a group of protesters to the Federal Secretariat, Abuja around noon today, calling for the sack of the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, over the purchase of two BMW armoured cars.

Drama ensued during the protest as another group emerged from nowhere to stage a counter protest to drum up support for the minister.

The police led by an Assistant Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Sunday Olukoya, arrived at the scene and promptly arrested Dino Melaye's group. They were taken away in a Toyota Hilux van, marked NPS 21280 at about one this afternoon.