National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, today visited president Jonathan at Aso Villa where they honoured him as the Grand Commander of Nigerian Students. See more photos from the ceremony after the cut...
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Friday 5 September 2014
Floyd Mayweather's ex-fiancee sues him for assault, battery & defamation
Floyd Mayweather's ex-fiancee Shantel Jackson (pictured above with her lawyer, Gloria Allred at a press conference yesterday) is suing the boxing champ for assault, battery, defamation, invasion of privacy, false imprisonment, and claimed he forced her to return her engagement ring at gun-point…
From TMZ
From TMZ
According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports, Jackson claims Floyd first got violent with her back in 2012 ... right after he was released from the slammer in a domestic violence case involving another woman. Jackson claims the two were arguing when "He twisted [her] arm, choked her and forcibly took her phone away from her to look through it".
Photos from first photoshoot for TSW by Ruggedman with Monalisa Chinda
Rapper Ruggedman has a clothing line called TSW (Twentieth Sept Wear) named after his birthday. He has been talking about relaunching it in a few weeks, starting with 8Figures snap backs, hoodies and varsity jackets.
The first photo-shoot for the clothing line took place yesterday at Troy Lagos with actress Monalisa Chinda modeling the 8figures tops. See the photos after the cut...
The first photo-shoot for the clothing line took place yesterday at Troy Lagos with actress Monalisa Chinda modeling the 8figures tops. See the photos after the cut...
Photos: Beyonce celebrates birthday with Jay Z & Blue Ivy on a beach in France
Usher wants ex-wife Tameka Raymond to drop his name
Five years after their divorce, Tameka Raymond is still using Usher's last name. In a recent interview Usher says Tameka needs to give it up.
When asked how he feels about his ex-wife still using his last name in an interview with Dish Nation Usher admitted he felt some kind of way about it.
Usher tells Dish Nation,
When asked how he feels about his ex-wife still using his last name in an interview with Dish Nation Usher admitted he felt some kind of way about it.
Usher tells Dish Nation,
“She married me...I’ll marry again...And when I do, I don’t want to have a harem. I just hope that when I do, it will be a departure.”
Al-Shabaab terrorist group leader killed in U.S airstrike in Somalia
The Somali prime minister said on Friday that Ahmed Godane, head of the Islamist militant group al Shabaab, was killed in a U.S. strike this week, although the group that is waging an insurgency against the government has yet to comment.
U.S. officials had said on Wednesday that they were still checking to see whether Monday's U.S. missile strike on an al Shabaab encampment had killed Godane, who was appointed leader in 2008 after his predecessor was killed in a U.S. attack.
U.S. officials had said on Wednesday that they were still checking to see whether Monday's U.S. missile strike on an al Shabaab encampment had killed Godane, who was appointed leader in 2008 after his predecessor was killed in a U.S. attack.
"We tell the Somalis that Godane is dead," Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed said on his Facebook page, the first government confirmation of his death. (Reuters)
FG denies hiring Stephen Davis as Boko Haram hostage negotiator
Speaking through the Coordinator of the National Information Center, Mr Mike Omeri, today Sept. 5th in Abuja, FG said the decision to hire a negotiator would be made public whenever they decide to do so and that they have no plans to question those alleged to be Boko Haram sponsors by Stephen Davis
"For now nobody has been hired by the government to negotiate on its behalf with Boko Haram. Anytime the government decides to do so, it will make it known to the public. The government is still investigating the allegations made by the alleged negotiator. However, the government has no plan to question anybody because of those allegations made by the Australian,” Omeiri stated.
Pics: Doctors Without Borders in Port Harcout to help fight Ebola
Nigeria's Minister of Health Professor Chukwu arrived Port Harcourt this morning to visit the Ebola Isolation & Emergency Operation Centre. Pictured above are doctors from humanitarian group 'Doctors Without Borders' who are currently in Port Harcourt to help fight the deadly disease. More photos after the cut...
Atiku Abubakar declares interest in the 2015 presidential election
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally declared his interest in contesting in the 2015 presidential election on the ticket of the APC. Atiku said he will declare officially on Wednesday, September 24. This was contained in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mallam Garba Shenu, in Abuja this morning.
"The Turaki Adamawa will contest for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress, in the 2015 presidential elections. The former Vice President will be making the declaration on Wednesday September 24." the statement read in part
9 year old twin boys stabbed to death by their brother who then killed himself
9 year old twin brothers Patrick and Thomas O'Driscoll were stabbed to death yesterday September 4th by their older half brother Jonathan, 20, who then killed himself about an hour later. Read the full story below...
Nine-year-old Patrick and Thomas O’Driscoll were dressed in their school uniforms when found dead in separate bedrooms by their younger brothers, aged three and five.
Their half-sibling Jonathan, 20, sped from the scene in Charleville, Co Cork, and was discovered hanged 15km away.
The tragic boys’ parents Tom and Ellen were shopping in nearby Kilmallock, Limerick, at the time.A security source told the Irish Mirror : “It was a frenzied attack, the boys were stabbed multiple times. It’s understood there are psychological issues involved.”
Third American Ebola patient arrives U.S for treatment
The third American doctor to be diagnosed with the Ebola virus arrived Nebraska about an hour to begin his treatment. Dr Richard Sacra (pictured above) contracted the deadly virus while working in Liberia. Dr Sacra wasn't treating Ebola patients when he was infected.
He was today flown to the Nebraska Medical Center's biocontainment patient care unit, one of the four facilities in America designed specifically to treat patients exposed to extremely dangerous infectious organisms.
Two other Americans were recently treated of the deadly virus using the experimental drug, ZMapp.
He was today flown to the Nebraska Medical Center's biocontainment patient care unit, one of the four facilities in America designed specifically to treat patients exposed to extremely dangerous infectious organisms.
Two other Americans were recently treated of the deadly virus using the experimental drug, ZMapp.
Joan Rivers funeral wish - Valentino, Beyonce's hair & Meryl Streep crying
Above is Joan River's funeral requests written in her 2012 book, I Hate Everyone...Starting With Me. Meanwhile it's been revealed that her funeral will take place on Sunday September 7th at the Temple Emanu-El in New York. See some more memorable quotes from the book after the cut...
Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh to be buried on September 12th
A memorial service will hold at the Holy Cross Cathedral opposite the City Hall in Lagos by 10am before her ash, which has been obtained by her family, will be committed to mother earth.
Her family had obtained her ashes after her corpse was decontaminated and cremated by the Lagos State Government.
Go ahead and sue me - Foreign negotiator tells Alimodu Sheriff
Australian negotiator Stephen Davis has dared former Borno state governor, Alimodu Sheriff to sue him for saying he's one of the sponsors of Boko Haram. Mr Sheriff had threatened to sue at a press conference on Wednesday.
Speaking with TheCable today, Davis said if Alimodu Sheriff goes to court, evidences to prove he has connections with the sect will be produced.
Speaking with TheCable today, Davis said if Alimodu Sheriff goes to court, evidences to prove he has connections with the sect will be produced.
"He is worried, is he? He knows that if he goes to court, the evidence will be produced and he cannot escape justice. Let him go to court if that is what he wishes. It is his right to do so. He will not be able to avoid close examination and then the facts will be known. Good luck to him if he decides to sue me in Australia. He can’t buy the judges here. Truth is not for sale. Australia has zero toleration for those who might sponsor terrorism."
Pics: Actor Saint Obi acquires N48m 2014 G65 AMG Mercedes Benz
Actor, film maker and media consultant Saint Obi just took delivery of the 2014 edition of the Mercedes Benz G Class (G65-AMG) popularly known as a G Wagon. The car is said to be worth about $292,000, which is about N48million. Only a few Nigerians have this car.
St Obi's G Wagon is said to be BITurbo, boasts of a specially constructed V12 engine, is bullet proof and was shipped into the country a few days ago. Big congrats to him. See more photos after the cut...
St Obi's G Wagon is said to be BITurbo, boasts of a specially constructed V12 engine, is bullet proof and was shipped into the country a few days ago. Big congrats to him. See more photos after the cut...
"All schools to resume September 22nd" - Federal government
The Federal government has directed all primary and secondary schools to resume on Monday September 22nd. The resumption date for schools had earlier been postponed to October 13th as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the Ebola virus in Nigeria.
Thursday 4 September 2014
2014 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards Nominees Announced
The award will take place on Saturday, 29 November at Nasrec Expo Centre in Soweto. Continue to see full list of nominees...
Legendary comedienne Joan Rivers dies at 81
"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17 PM surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mount Sinai hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother."
"Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support and prayers we have received from around the world.They have been heard and appreciated."
"My mother's greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon."May her soul rest in peace..amen.
New Malaysian Airlines ad ask customers what they want to do before they die
Malaysia Airlines has provoked a storm of controversy by asking customers to list the things they would most like to do before they die. The airline, which lost two planes this year in disasters that claimed 537 lives, committed the marketing gaffe when it launched a "My Ultimate Bucket List" campaign on Monday.
Tension in Agbor kingdom as King reportedly marries white lady
According to Leadership Newspaper, the Agbor kingdom in Delta state is currently in a state of confusion after their 37 year old King, the Dein of Agbor, Benjamin Ikechukwu Kiagborekuzi I, secretly married a white woman, a decision said to be unacceptable by his people who expected him to marry an Agbor woman.
The Dein who was crowned King when he was just two and a half years old in 1979 following the death of his father, had all his education abroad. He returned to Nigeria in 2001 after completing all his studies to assume the throne as king and has been ruling his kingdom since without a Queen.
Looks like he found love while he was abroad and decided to settle down with her.
The Dein who was crowned King when he was just two and a half years old in 1979 following the death of his father, had all his education abroad. He returned to Nigeria in 2001 after completing all his studies to assume the throne as king and has been ruling his kingdom since without a Queen.
Looks like he found love while he was abroad and decided to settle down with her.
Red carpet pics from 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
Nick Cannon addresses divorce rumours; comes for the media
Nick Cannon took to twitter yesterday to address his divorce rumours. He defended Mariah Carey, slammed the media, and denied ever speaking about his marriage to the media. See his rants after the cut...
Actor Jnr Pope helps his pregnant wife in the kitchen & shares the photo
Newly married actor Jnr Pope Odonwodo shared the photo above of him helping his pregnant wife in the kitchen - looks like he's pounding yam. How sweet!
Photo: Jude Okoye's pregnant wife pictured on shopping trip in Atlanta
Jude 'Engees' Okoye's wife Ifeoma Umuokeke Okoye (right) was spotted in a
shopping mall in Atlanta this week looking beautifully pregnant. Next
to her is Sandra Benede.
Jude and Ifeoma tied the knot in July.
Girl shares injuries pics after her boyfriend bites her lip in violent attack
Chantelle said Rhys was jealous and insecure and attacked her after a fight about Facebook.
Boko Haram reportedly takes over Bara town in Borno
Reuters reports that Boko Haram took over Bara town without firing a shot or killing anyone. A source said the militants entered the town without any resistance from any security forces who are not stationed anywhere in the small town, and went about trying to convince people to join their cause
Rev. Chris Oyakhilome denies adultery accusations, threatens to sue journalists
Rev. Chris Oyakhilome, who is currently in divorce court with his estranged wife Anita Oyakhilome has denied adultery accusations and has threatened to sue journalists who publish stories about himself and his wife. In a statement released via his lawyer Mr. Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) a few hours ago, Pastor Oyakhilome said the accusations of adultery against him is 'false and malicious'.
"The attention of our client, Rev. Chris Oyakhilome, and the church has been drawn to the wave of false, malicious and fabricated stories being published in the print and electronic media about his person, the church and a matrimonial cause between him and his wife," his attorney stated. Continue...From http://saharareporters.com/2014/09/03/pastor-chris-oyakhilome-denies-adultery-accusations-threatens-sue-journalists
Ex-Governor Alimodu Sheriff breaks down as he tries to dissociate self from Boko Haram
'Our sons rape us on a daily basis' - Christian mothers in Imo cry out
Christian Mothers in Mgbishii, a rural community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area in Imo state have cried out to the government and the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiatical Province, Dr. Anthony Obinna, over alleged atrocities being committed by their sons and daughters in the area.
According to Vanguard, the women made this appeal during a recent visit to the Catholic Archbishop at the Maria Assumpta Catholic Cathedral in Owerri.
According to Vanguard, the women made this appeal during a recent visit to the Catholic Archbishop at the Maria Assumpta Catholic Cathedral in Owerri.
"We are raped and molested by our own children. You cannot come to Mgbuishii and return home safely because of the crime rate" the women said.
Pics: Nicki Minaj wears see-through top to the airport
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