Navy discharges black sailor for refusing to cut off her natural hair

This week, the U.S Navy announced that it was discharging Jessica Sims, an Africa American woman who has been a sailor for 12-years, for “failing to obey an order to cut off her natural hairstyle.”

The military has been under scrutiny for guidelines issued in March that critics believe were discriminatory toward African-American women. Those regulations “specifically forbid several hairstyles popular for black women who keep their hair natural, including twists, headbands, dreadlocks, or multiple braids that are larger than a quarter-inch.” A former U.S. Army Major, sharply criticized the regulations, noting they targeted “natural styles African American service women have been wearing for years.”

Meet the three week old Nigerian baby who can already feed herself

At just 3 weeks old, baby Amara Chiedozie can hold her feeding bottle...and her mum, 20 year old student Onyi Chiedozie, claims she's been doing this since was just three days old. How is this even possible? Her mum explains;

‘When we were feeding, she started shaking, then she just grabbed the bottle. She was holding it by herself. We couldn’t believe it because babies don’t normally do it that young. I’m so shocked that I have been documenting it every day. It’s unbelievable.

"When she doesn’t want it she will push it away. She isn’t strong enough to throw it away, but she does push it, like she does with her dummy. If she is really hungry, she starts shaking. Then she will just grab the bottle as you give it to her.

“I have moved on” Stephen Keshi may not return as Super Eagles coach

After his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expired, Stephen Keshi told reporters that he is looking forward to going back to his family and facing fresh challenges.

It was later reported that the NFF was in talks with him on coming back as the coach of the national football team. Keshi’s alleged demand was better pay and a few additions to continue as coach. He was previously paid $30,000 a month. We have been waiting to hear the news that he is back, but nothing yet.

It could be because of the recent drama in the NFF which saw Aminu Maigari impeached as President and later reinstated, as well as the recent fire outbreak at the head office in Abuja.Whatever the delay is, Stephen is done waiting. Continue...

Balling! Wizkid shows off his diamond jewelry collection

 Big boys level!

Photo: Actor Idris Elba reportedly secretly married his baby mama

According to new reports, Idris secretly married his baby mama, Naiyana Garth last month in the UK. Idris and make-up artist Naiyana, who is part Chinese/ part Caucasian, welcomed a son Winston in April this year. Idris also has an 11year old daughter, Isan from his ex-wife Dormowa Sherman.

OAP Toolz opens up about the time a guy she liked broke her heart

In a recent interview with Entertainment Express, radio personality Toolz talked about the time a guy she liked told her he wasn't interested in pursuing a relationship with her. What she said below...

"There was this guy I met during my final year at the University. He had just moved from Houston and didn't know a lot of people in London and after a few random conversation about course work, he asked me out. Our first date was amazing and after about a month of seeing each other a few times a week, I was almost certain he was "the one". After dancing around the issue for a week or two, I was finally brave enough to bring up the "where are we" issue. His exact words were "I really like you Tolu, but I'm not looking for a relationship right now". I had to take a moment to mentally pick up the fragments of my broken heart, then I smiled at him and said "No worries, it's okay"

Bello El-Rufai's moving tribute to his late younger brother Hamza

Bello El-Rufai (pictured right), son of Mallam Nasir El Rufai, took to his Facebook wall to pay tribute to his younger brother, Hamza El-Rufai (pictured left), who died in a fatal car crash on July 29th. Find his moving tribute below..

"Hamza El-Rufai was born on February 14th 1991 in Kaduna state and attended Essence International School before transferring to Sacred Heart, a Catholic Primary School in Kaduna. He took the Common Entrance Examination from Class 4 and began... his Secondary School Education in Nigerian Turkish International School. His journey to secondary school 2 years before his time was more pleasing due to the several awards he received. He is my younger brother and was one of my best friends."

Rihanna attends Chris Brown's charity game in New York

Rihanna sat court-side as she watched her ex boyfriend Chris Brown in a charity basketball game at the Barclays Center in New York yesterday Thursday August 21st. Drake wasn't there and neither was Karrueche Tran. See more photos after the cut...

Miss FCT Nigeria, Bertha Eke, dazzles in new photos

Miss F.C.T Nigeria 2014 Queen Bertha Eke has released beautiful new photos of herself. Bertha won the pageant in May in Abuja. See more pics after the cut...

Glo Xchange, beginning of deeper collaboration between banks, telcos – CBN

The Governor of Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has described Nigeria’s first Mobile Money Super Agent Network, Glo Xchange, launched in Lagos on Thursday, August 21, as the beginning of a deeper collaboration between the financial sector and the telecommunications industry.

Pics: Ex-beauty queens, Sylvia Nduka and Ene Lawani holiday in Greece

Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Sylvia Nduka (2011) and former Miss Nigeria (2004) Ene Lawani took a holiday together to the beautiful Island of Santorini in Greece. The BFFs arrived Greece yesterday and are pictured above relaxing by their hotel pool. See more photos after the cut...

MBGN Iheoma Nnadi proves she's really 19, flashes her birth certificate

The 2014 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria queen, Iheoma Nnadi, recently came under fire for allegedly falsifying her age. About 10 months ago, she had posted a throwback photo taken in 2007, and as soon as social media hawks found the photo, they became doubtful about her age, thus...the reports that she couldn't have been 11 years old in that photo since her current age is 19, plus, she kinda looked way too mature beyond her years in the said pic.

Apparently hurt by the reports and backlash she received, Iheoma has produced her birth certificate and  passport for your kind view. It seems she's really 19 after all? Continue to see more...

Two spouses of late Ebola victims test positive - Health Minister

Minister of Health Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu confirmed today August 22nd that Nigeria has recorded two new cases of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease. Prof. Chukwu said the two new cases are spouses of the primary contacts of late Patrick Sawyer, the man who brought Ebola to Nigeria, who have died. The Minister said said the two new cases are the first secondary contacts in isolation to test positive to the deadly virus.

They are currently being treated in Lagos. This brings the total number of cases, including the index case to 14, with five deaths and five survivors, while four are currently being treated.

Details Soon….

FG finally pays allowances of scholarship students in Russia

The Federal Government yesterday August 21st started paying the allowance of scholarship students in Russia three days after it was reported that the 322 Nigerian students currently on Bilateral Educational Agreement scholarship in Russia hadn't been paid for about 8 months.

One of the students, Moyosore Ojuri, a Metallurgical Engineering student who spoke with Punch said herself and her colleagues have started receiving credit alerts of $4,450 in their respective bank accounts. She said $4000 is for her January to August allowance; $200 for annual medicals & health insurance, and $250 covers her annual protective clothing.

Mother of three caught with Cannbis at Lagos Airport ( Photo)

A 37-year-old mother of three, Ezeh Ifeoma Maureen (pictured above), has been arrested with substances suspected to be cannabis by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

According to The Nation, Maureen was caught at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in  Ikeja, Lagos, during outward screening of China-bound Ethiopian Airlines’ passengers for allegedly attempting to smuggle 6.200 kilogrammes of dried weeds that tested positive for cannabis.

The agency’s Airport Commander, Mr. Hamza Umar, said the suspect told the officers that her bags contained vegetables and foodstuff.

Kim Kardashian flaunts hourglass figure in tight corset

 The magic of the corsets. She shared the photo on her instagram page...

Pics: Actress/TV presenter Chita Agwu engaged

Nollywood actress, TV presenter and model Chita Agwu is engaged. She got engaged a couple of weeks ago to her Malaysia-based businessman boo John Maduabuchi. The lovebirds are currently in Dubai where they are celebrating her birthday. Big congrats to them...

Ebola: Patrick Sawyer's widow apologises to Nigerians, regrets Dr Adadevoh's death

Patrick Sawyer's widow, Decontee has reacted to the death of Dr Stella Adadevoh who died after trying to treat Mr.Sawyer.She has also apologised for offending Nigerians with her open letter which claimed her husband came here because he needed  medical help. She told Leadership.ng

“I share the pains that the family members of the Nigerian doctor are going through. It is just a pity that Patrick had to cause this damage both in Liberia and Nigeria....

“I want to reach out to them and express how deeply saddened and sorry I am for their loss and their pain. I do apologise if my words have cost anyone who is grieving more pain. I fall on my knees and ask God for his healing power for all of those who are still infected with Ebola. I pray for all of the families whose loved ones were taken away by this merciless killer Ebola, especially those affected by Patrick’s actions.

Photos: Rapper Joe Budden accused of brutally beating his girlfriend

According to MediaTakeOut, the New York and New Jersey Police is looking for rapper Joe Budden after he brutally beat his ex-girlfriend. Friends of the girl, whose identity is being hidden, sent pics of her bruised body to MTO and explained what led to the attack. See that below...

Rapper Joe Budden got upset because (Joe's girlfriend)] dumped him after discovering he was cheating and hooking up with strippers. She then went out (clubbing) with a couple of friends to blow off some steam. One of her friends boyfriend uploaded pictures of [Joe's girlfriend] clubbing on Instagram and someone forward the pictures to Joe.

Joe [must have] thought [Joe's girlfriend] was out clubbing and flirting with other men so he showed up Sunday morning, where she was out eating with friends (in Washington Heights) and told her to get in his car. When she entered his car he immediately bashed her head into the dashboard of the car and drove off with her to his house

EFCC Arrests 2 bankers for N9million fraud

  Find the EFCC press release below

Two bankers, Rowland Alozie, Segun Osho and their accomplice, Abass Kolawole have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for alleged conspiracy and fraudulent conversion of Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue Cheque for nine million, five hundred and fifty-four thousand, two hundred and eighty six naira, (N9554,286, 00).

Pic: Human parts syndicate busted in Lagos

Operatives of  the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, Ikeja, Lagos have smashed a syndicate that specialize in selling human parts, Vanguard reports.
The 3 suspects whose names were given as Mustapha Muritala, Sunday Oluyeba and Adenike Olanrewaju, were arrested at the Ojumerin area of Sagamu, Ogun State following a tip off. Recovered from the suspects were two human skulls suspected to have been procured from a graveyard.

When interrogated, one of the suspects, 42 year old Herbalist Mustapha Murtala, said he ventured into the business two years ago following an offer of N30,000 for a human skull.

Photos: Kim Kardashian puts her hot bikini body on display

The mother of one showed off her fab curves in a red bikini on holiday in Mexico last weekend. Continue to see more photos...

Actress Anita Joseph looking hot in new photos

 She shared the new photos on her Facebook page. See more photos after the cut...

Jim Iyke and Nadia Buari confirm they are still dating

Nadia posted the above screenshots on her twitter page. See Jim's reply after the cut...

US doctor Kent Brantly who survived Ebola speaks, leaves hospital

Dr. Kent Brantly, the US doctor cured of Ebola left the Emory University Hospital Atlanta about an hour ago. Before leaving, he spoke at a news conference, telling reporters that he's thrilled to be alive

"Today is a miraculous day. I’m thrilled to be alive, to be well and to be reunited with my family.

"I cannot thank you enough for your prayers and your support, but what I can tell you is that I serve a God who answers prayers. God saved my life, a direct answer to thousands and thousands of prayers. Thank you to the Liberia community, Emory hospital and so many of you, my family, friends and church family. Please don’t stop praying for others in West Africa.”

“I will be going away to recover physically and emotionally, but for now, we need some time together in private before sharing more of our journey." He said

The other American missionary Nancy Writebol was discharged from Emory University Hospital on Tuesday August 19th totally cured of Ebola. Watch Dr Brantly's speech for the cut...

Boko Haram takes over Police Academy in Borno state

Boko Haram men today August 21st reportedly invaded the Liman Kara Police college, a riot police training academy in Gwoza, Borno state and took over the academy.
According to BBC, the sect men arrived the town in armored cars and dozens of motorcycles. Scores of trainees at the academy have been reported killed while many managed to escape to nearby mountains for safety. More details later

M.I Abaga releases new music - King James (Audio and Video)

M.I has returned to the spotlight with the release of his latest single titled “King James”. King James” takes a strictly Hip Hop approach and M.I is out to prove all doubters wrong. He proclaims himself as the king and writes off all competition; with a great delivery all round M.I once again gives a glimpse of his lyrical prowess.

This release comes after a long break from releasing content; this dates back to March last year when M.I released the single “Chairman”. M.I has also hinted on this track that there will be a lot more music coming from him in the not too distant future. Listen to the song after the cut...

Tina Knowles shuts down beyonce and Jay Z divorce rumours

TMZ caught up with Beyonce's 60 year old mum yesterday and when asked about the divorce rumours surrounding her daughter and Jay Z, mama Knowles shut it down immediately. She was heard saying;

    'Haters are going to hate, there's nothing we can about that. Everything's perfect'.

See the video after the cut...

Jilted lover walks in front of train driven by girlfriend who left him 3 weeks ago

A jilted lover killed himself by standing in front of a train driven by his ex-girlfriend, it emerged last night. Gary Wells, 36 (left), was said to be distraught after splitting from Diane MacDonald, 29 (right), three weeks ago. Miss MacDonald was powerless to prevent a collision after he stepped on to the track in front of the train she was driving on one of Britain’s most scenic rail routes.

Mr Wells died instantly as he was hit by the train.

Miss MacDonald, the first woman train driver on the West Highland Line in Scotland, was left so distressed that she required sedation after the tragedy, which happened at Inverlochy, near Fort William, on Tuesday morning.

Mbong Amata sends warm birthday message to her ex, Jeta Amata

Jeta Amata turns 40 today and his former wife, actress Mbong Amata, sent him a warm birthday message. Coincidentally it's also their daughter's birthday today. Happy 40th, Jeta.

Tony Elumelu donates N50million to fight Ebola virus in Nigeria

The Chairman of Heirs Holdings and former MD of UBA bank, Mr Tony Elumelu has donated N50m to support the Federal Government's effort to contain the Ebola virus in Nigeria.

Dan Nwomeh, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Health Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu announced this today on social media.

The management of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria also donated an ambulance to the Ebola Emergency Operation Centre in Lagos .

South Africa issues travel ban for non-citizens from Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone

 According to new reports, South Africa has issued a travel ban for non-citizens from Ebola-hit countries including - Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Thankfully Nigeria is not included.