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Saturday 18 July 2015

MAMA 2015: Dorobucci wins Song of the Year, Davido - Best Male, Patoranking - Best New Act

Dorobucci won Song of the Year, Davido won Best Male, Patoranking won Best New Act.

Photos: Yemi Alade wins MAMA 2015 best female act

Yemi Alade clinched the MAMAs 2015 Best female act. She looked stuning in her Iconic vanity piece.

After months of claiming that they are just friends, D'banj and SA TV personality Bonang Matheba let the world know they are together by kissing on stage as D'banj stepped out to receive his MAMA 2015 Evolution award. The couple also came hand-in-hand to the event. See more photos after the cut...

They deserved it...

Dbanj wins Evolution award at MAMAs, dedicates it to Donjazzy (photo)

D'banj this evening won the Evolution award at the MTV Africa Music Awards. He dedicated the award to his fellow nominees and former music partner, Don Jazzy.

Sallah celebration: Nigerian soldiers treated to Buffet in Damaturu

Nigerian soldiers stationed in Damaturu, Yobe state were today treated to a buffet by the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai and Gov Ibrahim Gaidam, who served them their meal, in celebration of Eid el-fitr.

Photos: Kenya's Westgate Mall reopens to a surprisingly massive turnout

Nearly two years after the terrorist attack at Westgate mall, in Nairobi in which 67 people were killed, the trendy mall has reopened. And incredibly, the turn out was massive.

On Saturday September 21st, 2013, gunmen from the Somali militant group al Shabaab massacred at least 67 people inside the shopping mall and held out for four days as security forces laid siege to the complex. Photos from the reopening after the cut...

Tennis Star, Serena Williams shows off her bikini body back

IK Ogbonna shares cute photo of his son, Ace

Such a cutie!

Seyi Shay pictured with Neyo at pre-MAMAs

Neyo and Seyi Shay are some of the several singers at the MAMAs in Durban, South Africa. She shared photos of him listening to her song and teaching her how to 'Hover'. See another pic after the cut...

Dr Sid's young sister, Tobore, got married to her French beau, Victor, traditionally today July 18th. Congrats to them. More photos after the cut...

U.S. Navy sailor has succumbed to injuries sustained in this week's deadly Tennessee rampage, bringing the death toll from the shooting to five. The U.S. Navy did not immediately release the name of the sailor. On Friday, a statement by the Navy said a petty officer was undergoing "medical treatment" for gunshot wounds, but it is not immediately clear if Saturday's victim is the same person.

The pop superstar who is currently working on her album, R8, was seen around 3:3am dressed for bed in a see through bra and silky pink pyjamas as she arrived a recording studio to continue work on it. See more photos after the cut...

There are claims that the $15 million seized by the South African Govt. in 2014 that was meant for the purchase of arms for the Nigerian military has been returned to the Nigerian government.

The sum of $9.3 million was seized by the South African authorities on September 5, 2014 and another $5.7 million was seized later in a transaction involving Societe D’ Equipments Internationale of Nigeria and Cereberus Risk Solutions, a South African arms company.

Stephanie Okereke Linus who is a brand ambassador for Vlisco, was seen at the Vlisco store opening at Ikeja Mall. See more photos after the cut...

The MTV Africa Music Awards 2015 will hold tonight and top international and Nigerian acts are set to light up the city of Durban with pulsating performances and collaborations. Singer Neyo, actor Anthony Anderson, Jhene Aiko gathered with top African acts yesterday, at the MAMA press conference to talk about their expectations for the awards.

Notable faces at the event Alex Okosi, Dbanj, Seyi Shay, PSquare, Yemi Alade, Toofan, StoneBwoy, K.O, Kulichana among many others. See more photos after the cut...

The singer has given birth to her second child - a baby boy. Omawumi welcomed her bundle of joy in the early hours of today in a hospital in the US. Mum and son are said to be doing great. This is the second child for Omawumi and her husband, Tosin Yusuf. Congrats to them.

Annie Idibia poses with her mother and daughter

Annie is currently abroad with her family. She's pictured above with her mum, and her daughter.

A girl of 10 who complained at school of stomach ache gave birth just hours later. She was rushed to hospital in Brazil by teachers and found her to be in the late stages of labour. Although only 7 months pregnant, the girl gave birth normally.

The girl and her baby are being cared for in the hospital's neonatal unit. She told police her stepfather, 40, abused her. He is now accused of rape.

The acting twins have been out of the country for a while to shoot a movie in LA and New York. More photos after the cut...

Nicki Minaj and her crew are currently in Dallas,Texas as part of her Pink Print Tour with Meek Mill, Dej Loaf and a host of other artistes. While on stage Meek Mill held his woman passionately whIle he stared at her.

My 24-hour SSS ordeal was a witch hunt - Dasuki

The former National Security Adviser, Mr. Sambo Dasuki, yesterday raised an alarm over what he saw as a plot by the State Security Service (SSS) to implicate him in alleged security breaches.
He said Nigerians should know that the invasion of his house by the SSS was a sheer witch-hunt. He said it was sad that the operatives of the security agency broke into his ailing father’s house in Sokoto and broke his safe.

Wizkid and Phyno travelled from Jo'Burg to Durban on a private jet for the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards that will hold today in Durban, South Africa. See another photo after the cut...

Former President Shehu Shagari and Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal joined other Muslims in Sokoto state to offer their Sallah prayers yesterday. See more photos after the cut...

With the mystro produced audio currently being played on all radio stations in Nigeria, Sefiya who is currently signed to Purple Ice Entertainment drops the Video for Nwayo Nwayo Remix featuring Tripple MG Boss "Iyanya". The Video was directed by Duks Arts and step by Zedeye. its obvious this young and talented Lady is not holding back as she continues to thrill us...Watch and Enjoy...

Kim K goes make up free for Vogue Spain cover

34 year old pregnant Kim Kardashian covers Vogue Spain and said she did the photo shoot without any make up on.

Omotola dazzles at Tony elumelu entrepreneurship Programme (photos)

Actress Omotola was guest at the just concluded Tony elumelu entrepreneurship Programme. Omotola whose recent campaign is to eradicate poverty in Africa, wore a black caped jumpsuit and black pencil stilettos, with gold earrings, She had a lot of advices on entrepreneurship, confidence & tools for outstanding success. Present were, VP Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Tony O. Elumelu, Prime Minister of Benin Republic, Bishop David Oyedepo and others. See more photos after the cut...

According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria, tragedy was averted today July 17th at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) in Lagos following a ground collision of 2 aircraft belonging to FirstNation Airways.

Friday’s incident which happened at about mid-day involved two Airbus 330 conveying not fewer than 250 passengers. The two aircraft had their bodies partially damaged as a result of the collision. A source at the airport said one of the aircrafts was taxiing from the runway to MMA2, to disengage passengers while the other aircraft was preparing to take off to Port-Harcourt Airport from the same terminal.

KKTBM afro hip-hop star Yung6ix premieres the music video for his inspirational hit "Blessings" featuring Oritse Femi. The video was directed by Unlimited L.A and shot in Lagos. 'Blessings' serves as the lead single, off Yung6ix anticipated extended play titled "Billionaire Ambitions". Watch and enjoy after the cut...

Bolu Okupe is one of the sons of former presidential aide, Dr. Doyin Okupe. He just graduated from The University of Manchester in the UK.

SSS vacates Sambo Dasuki's residence

Operatives of the State Security Service, SSS, have vacated the Abuja residence of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. The SSS operatives have been at the home since yesterday July 16th, keeping Dasuki and his friend, Col. Bello Fadile under house arrest.

Premium Times reports that SSS operatives vacated his residence after they collected a statement from him regarding some cars that were found in his premises. The cars were earlier towed from his home and have not been returned.

On Thursday, President Barack Obama visited the Federal Correctional Institution El Reno, a medium-security facility near Oklahoma City, becoming the 1st sitting president to visit a federal prison.
Earlier this week, President Barack Obama commuted the prison sentences of 46 people serving lengthy jail terms for nonviolent drug offenses.

Caroline Danjuma welcomed her third child, a baby girl, in September 2014...and I think this is the first time she's sharing a pic of her beautiful daughter. See another photo after the cut...

President Buhari today recounted how his security was unable to keep excited youths far from him as he left the national Mosque today, saying if one of them had a knife and had bad intentions, he would have been injured. See how close they got to him. See more photos after the cut...

While delivering a speech at the convocation ceremony of the Benson Idahosa University, Benin city today, former President Olusegun Obasanjo spoke on Jonathan's presidency.

"You can help someone get a job but you can't help them do it" he said

He also said that anyone who voted for Jonathan is as guilty he is "If you voted for Johnathan, you're just as guilty as he is for what has happened" he said

Obasanjo pictured above at the convocation with Laurie Idahosa, left and Bishop Margaret Idahosa.

Actress Omotola pledges support for Buhari

Good talk!

Scott Disick joined by bevy of beauties at his Beverly Hills bachelor pad

Looks like Scott loves his new life following his split from Kourtney. A bevy of beautiful women ...and men...were seen going to his new bachelor pad in Beverly Hills to party with him this week. Scott didn't venture out of his home but the group were seen going into it and staying there for hours. There are reports that Scott is keeping his distance from Kourtney and only speaking with his kids. See more photos after the cut...

President Buhari has appointed Abdullahi Gana as the new commandant-General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC. Special Adviser to Pres. Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, announced the appointment in a statement released.

Until his appointment, Mr Gana was an Assistant Commandant-General of the NSCDC. He takes over from Dr. Ade Abolurin, who has retired. Gana is an indigine of Muye in Lapai LGA of Niger State and graduated from the University of Sokoto.

50 killed in today's bomb blast in Damaturu, 10 year old among female suicide bombers

50 people have been confirmed dead in a twin suicide bomb blast that rocked Damaturu Yobe state this morning. A statement released by the Acting-Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman says an elderly woman and a 10 year old girl were responsible for the attacks.

"This is to confirm that there were two suicide bomb explosions today at about 7:40 a.m. in Damaturu, Yobe, in which two female suicide bombers — one elderly woman and a ten year-old girl –detonated the devices. It occurred at screening areas for intending Muslim worshippers at Layin Gwange, Damaturu and at Phase1, in front of former state secretariat, Damaturu,’’ the statement read.50 killed in today's bomb blast in Damaturu, 10 year old among female suicide bombers

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