Friday 24 October 2014

Pics: Pregnant Kate Middleton steps out with tiny baby bump

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton who is 3 months pregnant with her second child showed off her tiny baby bump as she stepped out at a Gala Evening dinner and reception at L’Anima Restaurant on behalf of the charity, Action on Addiction, yesterday evening.

Aww...nice! Read what UK Telegraph wrote about Governor Fashola

In a piece titled "Meet The Man Who Tamed Nigeria's Most Lawless City", UK Telegraph chronicles how Governor Fashola came into office and transformed Lagos and also how he effectively managed the Ebola epidermic in the state. Read below...
He famously claims to be "just doing his job". But in a land where politicians are known for doing anything but, that alone has been enough to make Babatunde Fashola, boss of the vast Nigerian city of Lagos, a very popular man.

Diamond Bank CEO resigns to pursue political ambition

Mr Alex Ottih (pictured left), the Chief Executive Officer & Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank resigned his position as GMD of the financial institution today Oct. 24th to pursue his political ambition. He plans to run as governor of Abia state in next year's general elections.

The bank's board have appointed the Deputy Group Managing Director of the bank, Uzoma Dozie (pictured right) as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Singer Obiwon releases new photos with wife as they celebrate 3rd wedding anniversary

Obiora Obiwon and his wife Nkechi marked their 3rd wedding anniversary on October 22nd and to celebrate, the gospel artist released new pics of his family. Continue to see the photos...

Mali records first Ebola case after 2 year old girl contracts the disease

Mali has recorded its first case of Ebola after a 2 year girl who had come into the country from Guinea, one of the worst hit with the Ebola epidemic, came down with fever and was diagnosed with the deadly virus yesterday October 23rd.

Confirming the development, Malian Health Minister, Ousmane Kone, said the girl is undergoing treatment now and is responding to treatment...

Photos: Birthday dinner of wife of Warri billionaire, Ayiri Emami

The lovely wife of Warri-based billionaire and politician, Ayiri Emami, Asba, turned a year older yesterday and her husband not only gave her a brand new customized Rolls Royce, he also threw her a small dinner at Del Frisco's Grille in Houston Texas. See some pics after the cut...

Deziani Alison-Madueke’s sister kidnapped by gunmen in Port Harcourt

There are reports that gunmen on Wednesday Oct. 22nd kidnapped the younger sister of Petroleum Minister, Deziani Alison-Madueke. Osio Agama was reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Port Harcourt and taken to an unknown destination. The kidnappers are yet to make contact with the family.

Synagogue building collapse: T.B Joshua to appear before coroner Nov. 5

Prophet T.B Joshua will on November 5th face the Lagos State coroner investigating the circumstances that led to the collapse of the church 5-storey building which killed 115 people.

At a sitting which held today Oct. 24th, the coroner, Magistrate O.A. Komolafe said it was mandatory the man of God and the contractor that handled the building project appear before him to give their own account of what led to the building collapse, a position the defense counsel argued against but was objected by the coroner
"We have heard that he has been addressing the press at various times. Let him come and address the court. The court has summoned him; let him come and tell us what he knows. He cannot sit over there and be sending words to us that he cannot come. The court has said that for the purpose of what we're doing that he should come over.” the coroner said

President Obama meets and hugs first nurse to contract Ebola in the US

Nurse Nina Pham, the first person to contract Ebola virus in the US met with president Obama at The White this afternoon where she received a hug from him.

Nina, who contracted Ebola while treating Liberian Thomas Eric Duncan at the Emory University hospital in Texas, is now free from the virus after being successfully treated at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda. When President Obama heard she was Ebola-free, he sent word to her asking if he could hug her and she agreed to meet him. So nice!

Jim Iyke looks dapper in new photos

Stylish dude!

Pics: See what those dogs did to little Omonigho Abraham

This is the little boy that was attacked by two dogs at his home in Igando, Lagos on September 25th (read here), ...the dogs literally ate his scalp. The police say they are waiting for court order before euthanizing the dogs.

Photos from Mavin Concert in London

Mavin artists including Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, Korede Bello, Di'Ja, Reekardo Banks and Mavin CEO Don Jazzy gave cold London some heat with their performance at their London concert which held last night at the o2 Indigo London. See more photos after the cut...

Ibinabo Fiberisima sizzles in new photos

The newly re-elected AGN president just shared new pics of herself. See more after the cut...

Pic: Baby born in Ibadan holding holy Qur’an

Nigerian Tribune is reporting that a baby was born recently in Oyo state clutching a pocket-size Qur’an (pictured above).

The baby, who has since been named Ismail, was born in a church at the Oniyanrin area of Ibadan in September, the reports states. A renowned Islamic preacher who the newspaper spoke with said the woman who delivered the baby threw away the object she found in the baby's hand thinking it was something devilish, only for them to later find out it was a pocket-size Qur’an which contained all the 114 chapters in the holy book. It was wrapped in a thread. The preacher said although the Qur’an was small, the lettering inside was readable.

Photo of Peter Okoye and wife as they stepped out for dinner last night

Peter Okoye and his wife Lola Omotayo looked cute in red as they stepped out for dinner last night. Peter shared the pic on instagram and wrote "Lastnight b4 heading out for dinner with my Ije love"

New York records first case of Ebola

A US doctor based in New York who recently returned from treating Ebola patients in Guinea has become the first person in the city to test positive for Ebola. 33 year old Dr. Craig Allen Spencer (pictured above) had been working with Doctors Without Borders in Guinea, and returned to NYC on October 17th. He tested positive to the virus at the Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan New York yesterday October 23rd.

He and three other people he had contact with in recent days, including his girlfriend have been placed in isolation at the Bellevue hospital. He's officially the 4th person to test positive on American soil.

Actor Jnr Pope and wife share new photos as they expect first child

So lovely! The couple married in July this year...

Former NBA President Okey Wali released after 13 days in captivity

Ex President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mr Okey Wali, who was kidnapped on Oct 11th in Port Harcourt by unknown gunmen, (read here) has been released. According to a statement released today and signed by the current President of the NBA, Mr Augustine Aleghe, Mr Wali was released around 11pm last night after spending 13 days in captivity.

The statement did not state where Mr Wali was released and if any ransom was paid for his release.

Nick Minaj stuns in new photos to promote MTV EMAs

The rapper is the host of the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards and released these pics from a teaser trailer to promote the forthcoming award show. See more photos after the cut...

Thursday 23 October 2014

Check out this throw back photo of President Jonathan & Dame Patience

This was their university days...she was a student, he was a lecturer.

Court nullifies NFF election, fires chairman and his executives

A Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau state today October 23rd nullified the September 30th general election of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, which saw Mr Amaju Pinnick elected as the President of the NFF.

Photos: Emma Nyra, Ubi Franklin, others at Mobo Awards 2014

Singer Emma Nyra and Made Men Music Group CEO Ubi Franklin attended the MOBO Awards 2014 last night at the SSE Arena, Wembly, UK. Emma is pictured above with singer Sam Smith. See more pics after the cut...

Pics: Suspected rogue female banker forfeits properties to FG

 Find the EFCC press release below...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured an order of the Federal High Court, Kano for forfeiture of the properties of one Yagana Ibrahim Bukar a.k.a Aisha Shettima Noor.

Patience Jonathan resigns as Bayelsa 'Super' Permanent Secretary

Dame Patience Jonathan has resigned her appointment as 'Super' Permanent Secretary in the Bayelsa state Civil service, a position conferred on her in July 2012 by the Governor of the state, Dickson Seriake. Seriake said he gave the appointment to Mama Peace based on her good service to the state and nation.

Photos: Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami buys wife Rolls Royce as birthday present

Warri based billionaire Ayiri Emami bought his wife Asba Emami a brand new customized Rolls Royce as she turned a year older today October 23rd. See the photos after the cut...

See photos of soldier who was shot dead yesterday at Canadian War Memorial

The soldier who was shot dead yesterday October 22nd at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Canada (read here) has been identified as 24 year old Nathan Cirillo (pictured above).

The father of one was shot dead as he stood guard at the War Memorial by 32yr old Muslim convert Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, who later opened fire at the Canadian Parliament building in a terrifying attack that left the capital on lock-down

Check out what US singer K Michelle wore to the MOBO Awards

US singer and Love & Hip Hop reality star K Michelle wore this black dress that showed off her side butt to the MOBO Awards in the UK last night.

Actress Ronke Osodi Oke shows off her cute son

That lil man looks so much like his mum.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen to donate $100m to fight Ebola

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, 61, who is worth about $17billion, announced today October 23rd that he will donate $100 million to the fight against Ebola, which has killed thousands of people all around the world. This donation makes him the largest individual donor in the Ebola crisis so far.
"Everybody feels called sometimes to really pursue a certain thing that resonates with them, and this has resonated with me. We’re up against an extremely tough opponent here. The exponential nature of the growth of this disease is really a challenge - we’ve already seen in the U.S. where one case quickly became two.” Allen told NY Times

Pics: Chika Ike goes parasailing/helicopter ride in Dubai

The actress really knows how to enjoy a vacation. Luxury hotel, luxury yacht, para-sailing and going on a helicopter ride to see the city from above. Continue to see more photos ...

The heros of First Consultant Hospital who helped fight Ebola virus

Here are the faces of the team at the First Consultant Hospital, Lagos whose prompt action helped contain the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in Lagos state.

Pictured above: The Chief Medical Director of the hospital Dr Benjamin Ohiaeri (middle) Dr Adaora Igonoh (2nd left), Dr Ibeawuchi Morris (3rd left) Dr Fadipe Akinniyi (2nd right) who got infected but got healed.

Unfortunately four of their colleagues including Dr Stella Adadevoh and nurse Justina Ejelonu died from the deadly viral disease. (Photo credit: Who Health Organization)

New Video: 2face Idibia ft Fally Ipupa - Diaspora Woman

The music video features Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim as she plays the role of 2Face’s love interest and ideal Diaspora Woman and Congolese internationally acclaimed artiste, Fally Ipupa. The video directed by Moe Musa, was filmed in Dallas, Texas. Enjoy...

Photo: Kris Jenner spotted on dinner date with young black dude

59 year old Kris Jenner went on a romantic candlelit dinner date with a mystery black man at Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks, LA last week. (See here) Radar Online just got a photo from inside the restaurant and Kris looks smitten. A fellow diner told Radar Online...
"Kris was playing with his bracelet, acting very flirtatious, she kept laughing. 'They were holding hands, it was clear that they were on a date.'

Jay Jay Okocha and wife dance and merry at her birthday party

Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha's wife Nkechi turned a year older two days ago and he threw her a small get together at their home. The couple, who have been married for 17 years, looked very much in love as they danced and laughed together. See more pics after the cut...