Emir of Kano, Sanusi visits scene of Central Mosque blast

The Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi II who was out of Nigeria when the bomb blast at the Central Mosque in Kano occurred, arrived Nigeria today and went straight to the scene of the the attack to assess the situation.

During his 20 minutes visit to the blast scene, the Emir said with the way the attacks were carried out, it showed it was well planned and had taken the perpetrators close to two months to plan it.

"From all indications, they (attackers) have been planning this for at least two months. I have directed that the mosque be washed and cleaned and prayers should continue here. We will never be intimidated into abandoning our religion, which is the intention of the attackers" he said (photo credit: AFP)

Photos: Nigerian celebs at Channel O Awards

Singer Emma Nyra pictured on the black carpet at the Channel O Music Video Awards tonight. See more photos of stars at the event after the cut...

Atiku Abubakar cancels his birthday dinner over Kano bomb blast

Former VP Atiku Abubakar was supposed to celebrate his 68th birthday in Abuja today with family and friends but he has cancelled the party because of the bomb blast in Kano yesterday that killed over 100. Find his statement after the cut...

Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Gbenga Ashiru dies at 66

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru died today November 29th in a South African hospital after a long battle with brain tumor. He was 66 years old.

The career diplomat served as Nigerian Minister from 2011 until 2013. He was also Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa. May his soul rest in peace...Amen.

Lekki husbands part 1 - By Etcetera

 Another article from singer turned columnist, Etcetera. This one is interesting. Enjoy...

Hey Alfred’
‘Yes! Who be this?’
‘Ahan, you no get my number again? Na Frank dey talk.’
‘Hey Franko my guy.’
‘Alfred nawa oo, I don call you taya. Wetin happen wey you no gree pick my calls?’
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‘Wetin happen Alfred? Why are you sounding like this today?’

CAN condemns bomb blast in Kano, commiserates with Muslim faithfuls

The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN has condemned the bomb attack that took place yesterday at the Central Mosque in Kano where over 100 persons have been confirmed dead. In a statement released and signed by CAN President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the association said the attack on the place of worship is the greatest evil to human beings and to God almighty. Read the statement after the cut...

Tiwa Savage stunning at Channel O Awards...see her hot outfits!

Here's the outfit Tiwa Savage wore to perform at the 2014 Channel O Awards in South Africa which just ended. She's stunning! She also won Best Female Video of the Year for Eminado. Continue to see the dress she wore to the award show...

Photo: Site of the Overland plane crash

This is the Overland plane that overshot the runway this evening after landing at Ilorin airport. Thankfully, no casualty.

See someone's bill at Escape nightclub in Lagos last night

That's over N10million spent on drinks at Club Escape last night...

Overland airplane from Abuja crash-lands in Ilorin

An Overland plane carrying 59 passengers and 4 crew members crash landed this evening Saturday November 29th in Ilorin, Kwara state. The plane, coming from Abuja, was said to have overshot the runway after it landed.

Below is a statement from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, about the incident

"An Overland flight 1186, an ATR 72 aircraft with Registration number 5N-BPG from Abuja airport to Ilorin, carrying fifty nine passengers and four crew members,veered off the runway at low speed after a normal landing at the Ilorin Airport. The incident which occurred today Saturday, November 29, at 4.45pm, has no casualty recorded. However, the Accident and Prevention Bureau in conjunction with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has begun an investigation into the cause of the incident. The authority wishes to use this medium to reassure Nigerians that safety of the traveling public is still paramount and cannot be compromised.” the statement read...

Photos: Meet the world's largest family...with 181 members

Ziona Chana has 39 wives, 94 children, 14 daughters-in-law and 33 grandchildren. They all live with him in his hotel-like 100-room, four-story house perched among the hills of Baktwang village in the Indian state of Mizoram.

One year, he married ten wives. Two of them sisters. His 39 wives say they are blessed to have him and take turns to share his bed.

Actress Uche Jombo shares new photos with husband and best friend

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Khloe Kardashian's family wants her to leave French Montana

Khloe's family have reportedly told her to dump French Montana because he's cheating on her.
From TMZ

Khloe Kardashian needs to run for the hills -- away from French Montana -- and that's exactly what her family told her during a heart-to-heart talk Wednesday.

Sources familiar with the situation tell us ... the Kardashians believe French has been unfaithful to Khloe, and their evidence centers around his recent trip to Dubai.

Cossy shares pics from her night out yesterday

Cossy went out last night wearing a see-through black top and very short skirt. She shared the photos on Twitter. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Former Anambra governor Peter Obi shops at a local market

Former Anambra state governor Peter Obi spotted shopping at a local market. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Introducing North West, the adorable fashionista

Kim Kardashian dressed her 17 months old daughter in expensive designer fur coat, black leggins, black dress and black loafers to an appointment at the spa in Beverly Hills and when paparazzi swamped the famous mum and daughter, North gave them a thumps up (right photo)...lol. How cute! See more pics after the cut...

Over 200 killed in the explosion at Kano Central Mosque yesterday

Over 200 people were reportedly killed in the bomb blast that occurred yesterday afternoon at the Kano Central Mosque where the Emir of Kano usually leads prayers. Some eye-witnesses and rescue officials put the figure at 300, making it one of the deadliest bomb attacks in Nigeria.

According to eyewitnesses, three bombs went off one after the other at the 10,000 capacity Mosque during the Friday Jumat prayers. Two went off inside the Mosque, and one outside. And when people tried to flee the scene, gun men opened fire on worshipers. Many of the casualties were children who couldn't run as fast. Some were trampled to death in the mayhem that ensued.

Photos: Actress Ruth Kadiri steps out in ripped jeans

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Photos: 'Shoki' crooner Orezi signs multmillion Naira Merrybet deal

Popular Afro hip-hop & dancehall artiste, Esegine Allen aka Orezi signs juicy multimillion naira deal with Nigeria’s foremost and most innovative bookmaker, Merrybet.

The shoki crooner “Alhaji Orezi”, who was elated at signing the deal said “Merrybet has brought a lot of appeal and sophistication to the business of sports betting and that it felt good to be associated with such an innovative brand.”

Eminem finally confirms he and Rihanna were once lover

We've all heard the rumours...Rihanna and Eminem used to erm...and she was badly heartbroken when he ended things. Now, years later, he's talking about it in a song...

In his new song, Shady XV, which was released yesterday, Eminem talked specifically about giving Rihanna head. He spits;

    Still get along with this voice cause that's the monster
    So do-si-do with a sociopath, everyone who knows me knows that
    What they don't know is the fact Rihanna calls me Pinocchio, meh
    She loves the way I lie
    Sits on my face and waits for my nose to grow

Photos: Kylie Jenner spends Thanksgiving with her man, Tyga

Kylie Jenner didn't spend Thanksgiving with her family yesterday, instead she spent it with her man, Tyga, and his friends including Chris Brown (above) and didn't try to hide it. She posted a photo of Tyga on her instagram page and used it to wish her fans a happy Thanksgiving. See that after the cut...

Celebs step out in style for Creative Industry event with GEJ

Nigerian stars step out in style for an evening celebrating the Creative Industry in Nigeria with President Jonathan. The event is currently going on at Eko Hotel in Lagos. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Kate Henshaw dresses like Jonathan to Creative Industry event

Nigerian entertainers are meeting with president Jonathan at the Creative Industry event happening tonight at Eko Hotel, Lagos. Ms Henshaw dressed like president Jonathan to the event.

Photos: Pres. Goodluck Jonathan at OAU today

Pres. Jonathan waving at students at the Obafemi Awolowo University campus today. See more photos after the cut..

Ice Prince, Iyanya, Osas Ighodaro to host The Future Awards Africa 2014

Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2014 has announced the hosts for its 2014 edition: they are 2014 World Music Awards nominee Iyanya; 2013 BET International African Act of the Year, Ice Prince; lead actress on MNET'e, Tinsel, Osas Ighodaro and Ugandan Channel O VJ, Flavia Tumisiime.

Photos: Barcelona football players get brand new cars from Audi

The FC Barcelona football stars including Messi (above) Neymar, Suarez and other players collected brand new cars from German car manufacturer, Audi, at an event sponsored by Audi today. See more photos after the cut...

President Jonathan condemns terror attack on Kano Central Mosque

Over 50 people lost their lives in the bomb blast today. Find the State House press release below...

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan extends heartfelt condolences to the people and Government of Kano State over the heinous attack on the Central Mosque in Kano, earlier today. He commiserates with all the families who lost their loved ones

Maheeda releases 'goddess of X' nude pics

She shared the photos on twitter this afternoon. See more photos after the cut...

Actress Tara Reid is shockingly skinny in new bikini photos

The actress shared these photos on her instagram page prompting concerns from her followers...

Photo: Explosion rocks Central Mosque in Kano, scores feared dead

There was an explosion at the Central Mosque in Kano this afternoon as Muslim faithfuls were holding their Friday Jumat service. It's the same Mosque where Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido usually leads prayers but he wasn't there this afternoon. Many are feared dead.

Photo of the day

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American wife to get $530million in Britain's most expensive divorce

A judge in a London High Court ruled that the American wife of a British Tycoon be given $530m in a divorce payout. This is considered to be the biggest divorce settlement so far in British history. The estranged wife of finance tycoon Christopher Hohn will receive an equivalent of N96 billion.

The judge awarded Jamie Cooper-Hohn $493 million in cash and the rest in the form of a property in Connecticut and adjustments to her share of a pension.

A full judgment will be published in December, but the figures were cited during a court hearing yesterday November 27.

Abbyke Domina features herself, Beverly Osu and Damola Cruz in new collections

Fashion designer and stylist Abbyke Domina has released new pictures from her collections and features herself, former BBA housemate Beverly Osu and model of the year 2014 Damola Cruz. See more pics after the cut...

Photos: OAU students protest over President Goodluck Jonathan's visit

Students of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, are currently staging a peaceful protest on their campus. The students say they are angry that all activities at their school have been suspended due to President Jonathan's visit. They also say they are protesting the failure of the educational system under the Jonathan administration. See more pics after the cut...

Singer Jessie J strips for Glamour magazine

 26 year old British singer Jessie J strips for the January issue of Glamour magazine.

Photos: Lagos state doctors protest non-payment of salary since July

Doctors at the Lagos state University teaching Hospital are currently staging a protesting over the non payment of their salaries since July this year by the management of the hospital. The doctors are also protesting the non-employment of resident doctors by the state government in the last 3 years. See more photos after the cut...

Julius Aghahowa's 13 year old daughter releases her first book

Amazing! The only daughter of former Super Eagles ace striker Julius Aghahowa, Isabel Aghahowa, recently released her first book - a work of fiction titled The Ellegers, and she's just 13 years old. Her birthday is actually today. Happy birthday Isabel.

The 165 page book can be bought on Amazon - here. Isabel, who is studying in the UK, is also a budding actress. See more pics of her with her dad after the cut...