Defence HQ releases statement on purported video of Shekau in circulation, says its fake

The Nigeria military has reacted to the purported Boko Haram video released earlier today where Shekau or his fake said he was still alive. The military insists that he was killed last month and that the video is fake. Read the statement posted on the Defense HQ website below...

The Defence Headquarters is studying the claims made in the video purportedly released by the terrorists showing their leader Abubakar Shekau as dismissing his death. From immediate observation and what some online news outlets claimed to have seen, the video did not indicate when it was shot neither did it show any proof of life or currency such as screen time or date.

Court acquits former PDP chairman, Vincent Ogbulafor, over N170m fraud

A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, today October 2nd discharged and acquitted former National Chairman of the PDP, Mr. Vincent Ogbulafor, of a N170m fraud charge brought against him in 2001 by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC).

Mr Ogbulafor who served as Minister of Special Duties in 2001 was alleged to have connived with one Mr Emeka Ebila, the then secretary of the National Economic Intelligence Committee, to defraud the Federal government of N170m through payments to contractors for jobs that were not done.

Ini Edo tweets about her failed marriage, says she never cheated on her ex

Ini Edo has reacted to reports that her five year marriage ended because of infidelity on her part. She says this is not true.

Popular dancer Kemi Omotoyinbo dies during child birth

Popular dancer, choreographer and part actress Kemi Omotoyinbo has died. The beautiful lady who danced for several popular musicians including Pasuma, KWAM 1 and Shina Peters, died during childbirth in a private hospital in Lagos yesterday October 1st exactly 20 days after her wedding to husband Godwin Eloanyi, which was on September 13th.

According to her friends, Kemi was in and out of labour for several days in a private hospital and when she couldn't give birth the natural way, doctors said she would have to do a C&S. The doctors told her the operation would cost N450k and demanded an initial deposit of N300k before they do it.

Meet the 4 Nigerian billionaire women who own private jets

There are more private jet owners in Nigeria than any other country in Africa. There are about 177 private jets in Nigeria currently, with Dangote and Oyedepo owning the highest number...four each. Out of the 177 PJ's in Nigeria, four of them are owned by women. According to reports, these are the four women who own private jets in Nigeria...

1. Minister of Petroleum - Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke
2. Billionaire businesswoman - Mrs Folorunsho Alakija
3. Oil magnate and politician - Bola Shagaya (who bought hers very recently)
4. Daisy Danjuma, who reportedly got hers as a gift from her billionaire husband, Rtd Gen. Theophilus Danjuma.

Ghana plans to export electricity to Nigeria

Ghanaian president John Mahama, said that there are plans by his govt to start exporting electricity generated in Ghana to Nigeria and other West African countries. He said this while speaking at the Global Business and Economic Forum in Dubai yesterday October 1st,

"We have given priority to electricity generation in our country. We have prioritized energy in such a way that we want to become the hub for power production in West Africa. We want to generate electricity to the point that excess power can be exported to Nigeria, Ivory Coast and other countries that have power deficit,” he said.

He said to achieve this, his country secured export-import financing from China and also got special funds from Abu Dhabi to commence series of power generation projects. He added that development of a third hydropower dam was already at an advanced stage in Ghana.

Bello El-Rufai feels Babatunde Fashola is a greater reformer than his father

Obafemi Martins shares pics of his oldest and youngest sons

The footballer has three boys with three different women. He shared adorable photos of his youngest son with Abigail Barwuah (above)...and his oldest son with an African lady he dated in Italy. His name is J.R. See his photo after the cut...

Photos from Nigeria's Independence day celebration in Abuja

President Goodluck Jonathan, First Lady Patience Jonathan, former Heads of State and other dignitaries gathered yesterday October 1st at the Presidential villa to celebrate Nigeria's 54th independence. See more photos after the cut...

T.B Joshua warns people to stop talking bad about his church, says he saw building collapse coming

During his Sunday September 28th message to his church members, prophet T.B Joshua said he saw the Friday 12th church building collapse happen in a vision. He also warned people to desist from speaking bad about the church and questioning his calling. He said those who are speaking evil of his ministry will suffer for it. Find the full text of his message below...

"Good morning church and viewers all over the world. I want to thank you for your prayer and your love for the victims and relations of all those involved in the incident.

The battle is for the Lord. I really want to thank God. God has been doing so much. We need to know a thousand victories, all the way long. Glory and honour to God Almighty.

Aston Kutcher and Mila Kunis welcome baby girl

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis welcomed a daughter on Tuesday night September 30th, according to TMZ. Mila, who got engaged to Ashton earlier this year, gave birth at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles. The couple started dating in 2012 but have been friends since the late 90s. Congrats to them.

NDLEA arrest smugglers who hid N119m worth of drugs in perfume bottles

Officials of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested two suspected drug smugglers, Marvin Daniel and Victor Akubuo (pictured above) for smuggling N119m worth of illegal substances that tested positive for cocaine. The drugs were concealed inside perfume bottles and capacitors.

The suspects flew from Dubai into Lagos with the illegal substances and were arrested after a screening of their luggage at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. While one of the suspects, Daniel hid 7.58 kg of the drugs in capacitors, Akubuo concealed his, weighing 5.75kg, inside perfume bottles.

Governor Uduaghan's daughter, Orode & husband expecting 2nd child

Daughter of Delta state Governor, Orode and her husband, Ryan Okpu are expecting their 2nd child. A boy. The couple got married in 2011 and already have a daughter.

Ladies of Beat FM steal the show at their concert in their hot outfit

Beat FM ladies including Toolz, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Fade Ogunro, Maria Okanrande and Dami Elebe looked pretty cool in their Beatfm uniform at the Beat FM 999concert which held last night in Lagos. See more photos after the cut...

Ja Rule, Don Jazzy, others at Delta State government House

Ja Rule, Ashanti, Don Jazzy, Dr Sid and other entertainers met with Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan at the Delta State Government House today. See more photos after the cut...

Borno state Governor grants 22 prisoners amnesty to mark independence day

Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima, today October 1st granted 22 prison inmates amnesty during an unscheduled visit to the Maiduguri Maximum Security Prison in celebration of Nigeria's independence.

Governor Shettima said the amnesty granted to the prisoners followed the recommendation of the State Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy.

Donald Trump calls for stop of all flights from West Africa to the US

The billionaire businessman is asking the US government to stop all flights from West Africa to the US following the first case of Ebola virus disease diagnosed in Texas yesterday Sept. 30th.

Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria 2014 queen releases hot new photos

The 2014 Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria queen, Rita Ijeoma Onyemaechi released these hot pics in celebration of Nigeria's Independence. See more photos after the cut...

Ayo Fayose led thugs to beat judges, Ekiti state Chief Judge tells NJC

The Chief Judge of Ekiti state, Justice Daramola Ayodeji, has petitioned the National Judicial Council, NJC, and the Ekiti state police commissioner over the Thursday September 25th Ekiti state tribunal sitting disruption, accusing the Ekiti state Governor-elect, Ayo Fayose of complicity in the attack on judges and court workers in the state last week.

In the petition entitled ‘Ekiti State Judiciary under siege of political thugs", the Chief Judge chronicled recent incidents in the state where thugs loyal to Ayo Fayose, invaded court premises, disrupted judicial activities and assaulted court officials.

Beyonce shares bikini and loved up photos with Jay Z and Blue Ivy

In new photos shared on Beyonce.com, the singer showed off her amazing bikini body and also shared adorable photos with Jay Z and her daughter, Blue Ivy. See the photos after the cut...

Graphic video of Boko Haram sect killed after attack in Konduga

Found this on Liveleak.com

Boko Haram has carried out at least 9 attacks on the town of Konduga, Borno State since September 12th, 2014. This video footage shows the Boko Haram fatalities after one of the attacks. If you observe, many of the corpses look like those of kids, some of the Civilian JTF members (the guys with guns and RPG rounds walking around) also look like they are teens.

Here is the transcript:
Narrator: "Look at the (bodies) of the useless Boko Haram."
"So far I've counted 800+"
This statement was acknowledged by another spectator from the background. He says: "this is the hand work of Nigerian soldiers."
Narrator continues: "Look at this one. A very small boy."
"Look at you," he says talking to the corpse.

Photos of Omotola Ekeinde receiving her National Award

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde shared these pics of her receiving her National Award on Monday on her instagram page. See more photos after the cut...

Toyin Lawani shares hot new photos to mark Nigeria's Independence

 That's her daughter with her in the second photo. See another photo after the cut...

Pic: Dubai police bust Nigerian gang involved in armed robbery

Dubai Police have arrested a gang comprising five Nigerians (pictured above) who were involved in armed robbery at the Al Mustaqbal money exchange in Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Road in Ajman.

The gang managed to steal Dhs2,75,000 including various foreign currencies.

Deputy Ajman Police chief said that the incident took place last week when the gang members entered the exchange and attacked and assaulted its employees, threatening them with toy guns before emptying the premises of its cash and fleeing.

The gang members entered the country on a visit visa, which expired long time ago.

Iyobosa Lebarty celebrates Nigeria's independence in a special way

Iyobosa Lebarty, is a Nigerian fitness model and registered nurse who lives in NYC. Iyobosa strips down in celebration of Nigeria's independence. See more photos when you continue...(18+Please)

Graphic photo: Girl left disfigured after 'jealous rivals mutilate her for being too pretty'

15 year old Argentinian Julia Alvarez was left disfigured after two jealous girls slashed her face with knives because she was 'too pretty'. The two girls, who are sisters, have since been arrested. Julia later told police the girls said they wanted to make her look like horror movie character, Chucky.

Julia said she was walking home in the town of Juan Domingo Peron, in the northern Argentinian province of Formosa, when the girls aged 18 and 16 attacked her without any provocation.

"Everyone says you are pretty. You won't look pretty when we have finished with you. People will call you Chucky." - Julia claims this is what the girls told her before slashing her face...

Pics of Boko Haram child soldiers killed during Konduga attack

After the cut, you will find photos of little boys who are alleged fighters of Boko Haram, who were killed in the recent attack on Konduga.

Meanwhile there are unconfirmed reports that Boko Haram men attempted to invade Konduga yesterday September 30th around 2pm but were repelled by Nigerian troops. Many of the militants were killed during the gun battle. See the photos of the boys after the cut...*warning - its graphic*

What marital crisis? Teebillz proves his heart still lies with Tiwa Savage

They haven't confirmed or denied rumours of marital crisis. But Teebillz still shows where his heart lies, by posting Tiwa's pic as his #womancrushwednesday and she responded "All day everyday'.

There have been reports going around lately of how Tiwa's marriage is in crisis and that she and her husband have not been seen together lately at events and that she also fired her husband Tunde Balogun aka "Teebillz" as manager replacing him with Mekka Millions

Nadia Buari shows off her sexy flawless legs

 Isn't she just flawless...See another pic after the cut...

Nigeria At 54: 5 Things you may not know about Nigeria....

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Uti Nwachukwu hangs out with Ashanti and Ja Rule in Warri

Uti Nwachukwu pictured with Ashanti and Ja Rule during Bovi man on fire concert in Warri. See another pic when you continue...

2014 Independence Day Speech by President Goodluck Jonathan

Here’s the President’s speech as Nigeria celebrates her 54th Independence Day today.
Fellow Nigerians

Today marks the 54th anniversary of our country’s independence as a sovereign nation.  This is also the tenth month of our journey into a new century, having marked the centenary of our nation in January this year.  The first one hundred years were marked by triumphs and tribulations, benefits and burdens, opportunities and challenges.  We made some far reaching advances in building a strong, united and prosperous nation.  We also overcame the forces of disunity that culminated in a debilitating civil war.  We have also renewed our faith in one another, and in our country. We have proven that we are truly a resilient nation.

Juliet Ibrahim opens up about her failed marriage, says she feel bad the way it ended

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has said it’s not her fault that her marriage didn’t work out and it has nothing to do with being an actress like a lot of people have been suggesting. The actress said people won’t believe her former husband was busier than she was, and somewhere along the line they just missed it. She also said it could also have been because they didn’t study each other well before jumping into marriage. We were both 24 when I got pregnant and we got married, she said. Here’s what she told US based Lawyer and Entrepreneur, Uduak Oduoko;

‘I call it a failure because I’m someone who likes to go into things and tell myself I have to make it work. I got married at age 24, he was 24 too then we were happy in love but we really didn’t get a chance to really know ourselves. He was a sweet person and all, I got pregnant along the line and we continued not long after family members kept coming in saying “oh no, she’s an actress. He’s a very soft person so he usually tells me what he hears about me. Along the line, we just grew apart.