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Monday 27 July 2015

I married well' Dr Sid says as he celebrates first wedding anniversary

Dr Sid and his wife Simi are celebrating their 1st trad/wedding anniversary today July 27th. He wrote "I married well #Trad/Anniversary". They are already blessed with a daughter.

President Buhari reportedly begins negotiations with Boko Haram

There are reports that the presidency has started negotiations with Boko Haram. This comes a week after president Buhari told CNN's Christine Amanpour that his govt will negotiate with the terrorist sect for the release of Chibok girls if they are assured of the credibility of the leadership of the sect they will be negotiating with.

The Nation reports that some of President Buhari's confidants and leaders of the sect group are doing the negotiations.

Kylie Jenner will be 18 years in less than two weeks and although she's been emancipated for a while - she's really gearing up for when she can finally say 'I'm an adult'. See the racy 'Eat Me Out' t.shirt she posted on snapchat on Saturday after the cut...

President Muhammadu Buhari will this evening around 5pm meet with members of the House of Representatives. The meeting is to discuss on ways to resolve the leadership crisis that's been rocking the House for sometime

D'banj, Obasanjo attend 25th coronation anniversary of the Akarigbo of Remoland (photos)

The event had in attendance, Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, Dbanj and many more. See more photos after the cut...

Coco Austin is pregnant and expecting her first child with husband of 15 years, Ice-T. Ice-T already has 2 kids from a previous relationship and a 20-year-old grandson, but Coco always wanted a kid and her prayers have been answered after 12 years of marriage. No word yet on how far along she is or the gender of the baby.

Bobbi Kristina Brown's boyfriend Nick Gordon on suicide watch

Now that Bobbi Kristina Brown has passed away, her longtime boyfriend and rumored husband, Nick Gordon, is inconsolable. It's been reported that he’s “out of control” and those closest to him fear he’ll take his own life.

“Nick is on suicide watch. He is out of control with regret and sadness. He keeps saying that if only Bobbi Kristina had heard his voice, things would have been different. She may have lived,” a source said.

Nick, who was recently served with a $10 million lawsuit by Bobbi Kristina Brown’s conservators is inconsolable over the death of the 22-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown.

The Kardashian/Jenner clan celebrate their Grandmother's birthday in style

Kim was showing off a very large baby bump when she went with her family to a matinee performance of The Phantom Of The Opera at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood on Sunday to celebrate their Grand Ma- Mary Jo's birthday.

Kris Jenner and her boy toy Corey Gamble, Kim's Grand Ma, Mary Jo, Kourtney, Kendal, Kylie and Mason Disick, all went to the event. More photos after the cut...

President Barack Obama left Kenya yesterday and proceeded to Ethiopia for the last lap of his visit to Africa. He was received at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport by Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn. Like Kenya, President Obama is the first sitting U.S. president to visit the country. See more photos after the cut...

Annie Idibia stunned at a concert that featured Sir Victor Uwaifo, her Husband and a host of others in Abuja. See more photos after the cut...

Sacked Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi is demanding N1billion compensation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for defaming him. According to Vanguard, Keshi has dragged the NFF to court for “wrongful dismissal and defamation”. A top source told said

“Keshi’s lawyers have demanded for a billion Naira from the NFF as compensation for defaming their client.”

A letter from Keshi's lawyers was sent to NFF on Friday July 24th. Keshi was sacked by the NFF on July 5 just four months after he'd signed a new two-year contract to coach the Super Eagles.

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown dies at 22

Bobbi Kristina Brown has died aged 22 - six months after she was found unconscious in a bathtub.

The aspiring singer was rushed to hospital and placed in a medically-induced coma on January 31 after she was discovered face-down in the water-filled tub at her townhouse in Roswell, Georgia.

Caitlyn Jenner's 'I Am Cait' premiered yesterday and Kanye West made a special appearance in the first episode where Kim took him to meet Caitlyn for the first time. Kanye seemed happy to meet Caitlyn. He hugged her and praised her 'courage' for transitioning. More photos and watch the video after the cut...

If Buhari is sincere in his fight against corruption, let him probe Amaechi’s government - Nyesom Wike

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike says if President Buhari was really serious about his fight against corruption, he must start by probing the administration of former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi. The governor gave the charge in a statement released and signed by his special adviser on media and publicity Opunabo Inko-Tariah today July 26th. The governor added that an appointment of Rotimi Amaechi by Buhari will be an endorsement of corruption ..

Lovely family. See another photo after the cut

PDP Kwara state chapter says its behind the invitation of the state's ex first lady and wife of senate president Toyin Saraki by the EFCC. In a statement released today July 26th, the state chapter said it had earlier petitioned the antigraft agency over Mrs Saraki's alleged involvement in corrupt activities with some government officials during her husband's administration as governor of Kwara state. The party in the statement said Mrs Saraki's arrest and detention is long overdue

"It has become imperative to inform the members of the public that we have every reasons to believe that a petition recently submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kwara state chapter, is largely responsible for the invitation and eventual criminal prosecution of the former Kwara First Lady and wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Toyin Saraki.

The Nigerian army today released photos of burnt cars and weapons seized from Boko Haram members after it recaptured Dikwa town in Borno state last week. See the photos after the cut...

17-year-old Kylie Jenner who was home schooled announced earlier this week that she had graduated high school, well it has been discovered that she just barely graduated. Kylie who was supposed to have graduated with her mates last month, even had to get an extension to finish in time!
According to a source close to the family:

Dolapo Oni looked stunning at her marriage introduction today July 26th. She is engaged to Prince Adegbite Sijuwade, the Oni of Ife's son. The couples traditional wedding will holding next Sunday August 2nd.

Jennifer Lopez wears see-through gown as she celebrates 46th birthday

The singer, actress and business woman showed off her sexy figure in this eye-popping see-through dress as she celebrated her 46th birthday on Friday night with family and friends at 1Oak in Southampton. See more photos after the cut...

Presidential aide, Femi Adeshina writes on Pres. Buhari's recent trip to the US. Read below...

It was an official visit that attracted not only national, but also international attention. President Muhammadu Buhari was going to visit the United States of America for four days, on the invitation of President Barack Obama. Was this going to be just another jamboree, or truly an event that would reset the buttons in the relationship between the two countries?

Tinubu is being accused by a senator of being behind Toyin Saraki's EFCC ordeal. According to a report by Punch, Senator Joseph Waku, a former Vice-Chairman and member, Board of Trustees of the Arewa Consultative Forum, says the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, allegedly masterminded the EFCC petition against the wife of the Senate President, who has since to be invited by the anti-graft commission for questioning.

The little girl's name is Joan Wamaitha. She attends a school in Mariakani and is an orphan. Kenya did good. Some countries would have used someone from a privileged background. See more photos of Obama in Kenya after the cut...he's leaving today...

At least 14 people were killed this morning July 26th after a bomb went off in a market in Damaturu, Yobe state. Over 50 people were seriously injured in the blast. A female suicide bomber blew herself up just at the entrance of the crowded Sunday market around 9.30 this morning. The wounded have been taken to the hospital.

Baby of woman brutalized by Nigerian police dies in incubator

The pregnant woman who was allegedly attacked by three policemen lost her baby. Sun News reports below

“Take me to my son, I want to see him”, Chika Elekawachi pleaded with family members who were still lost in thought on how to break the news of the death of her baby. Chika is the eight-month pregnant woman who was allegedly brutalized by three policemen attached to the Satellite Police Division in Lagos on Sunday, July 19. The policemen allegedly stripped the woman naked after accusing her of resisting arrest.

Auma Obama is pictured standing behind her half brother. She was a bridesmaids at their wedding in 1992. They have always been close and in each others life.

Kim K suggests a 'great' idea to Twitter

Kim Kardashian had a brainstorm last night to help Twitter, and the co-founder responded to her suggestion almost instantly.

Kim tweeted, "I just emailed Twitter to see if they can add an edit feature so that when you misspell something u don't have to delete & repost. Let's see ..."

After a successful graduation from school, Ogechi Peters advanced her modeling career to acting, where she is today fulfilling her long time dream of thrilling her fans on the Nollywood’s big screen. She released these new photos. See more photos after the cut...

Chris Brown says these are his new guards. He said they come with AKs and don't mess around.

Scott Disick caught kissing mystery blonde girl in Vegas (photos)

Scott was seen in a club in Vegas last night sipping on water and seemingly on his best behaviour. But it appears that Scott Disick had a little more fun than that, as new photos have emerged of the newly single reality star getting close to a female party-goer at packed Las Vegas club 1 Oak.

A video taken at Kylie’s party shows a man fiddling with a packet before rubbing a substance in his mouth has ignited a rumour frenzy. Khloe Kardashian was quick to squash the rumour in a series of tweets

Genevieve was out with some of her pals in Lagos yesterday. With no-makeup on, the actress and her friends including Veronica Odeka, Oluchi Orlandi hung out at Inagbe Grand Resorts & Leisure, Lagos. See more photos after the cut...

Proud granddad!

Barack Obama dances to Kenyan music (photos)

President Obama learnt and danced to Kenyan music at the state banquet organized in his honor by the Kenyan government yesterday July 25th. He was joined at the dance floor by President Kenyatta and his wife as well as his half sister, Auma Obama. See more photos after the cut...

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, senators have warned the Federal Government against using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to intimidate them, vowing to resist such attempt.

They asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that some people do not use his name to misuse state machinery in fighting their perceived political opponents in the guise of waging anti-corruption war.

Former label mates D'banj and Dr Sid pictured hanging out and playing Fifa together

Rapper 50 Cent to pay additional $2 million in sex tape damages

50 Cent has been instructed to fork over another $2 million in punitive damages to Rick Ross' baby mama, Lastonia Leviston, for leaking her sex tape online.
A lawyer for Leviston had urged jurors to award her $15 million in punitive damages but was rather awarded $7 mil especially because 50 Cent told the jury last week that he was worth less than $5 million in an effort to get some leniency.

Mariah Carey’s billionaire's boyfriend James Packer put $500,000 worth of rocks on her chest on Thursday before her performance. Packer gave Mariah an 18 karat yellow heart-shaped diamond, which he gave to her right before she went on stage for her Vegas show at Caesars Palace. She gave a shout out to him after her performance.

Photos: Nigerian Embassy in China hosts singer Kcee

The Limpopo master who is currently on tour in China, was yesterday hosted by the Nigerian embassy in Beijing, China. He also had his first show in Beijing and is due to perform in guangzhou and other major cities in China. See more photos after the cut...

Barack Obama has visited his father's homeland a few times in the past; in 1988, 1992, 2006 before his visit yesterday. His first visit was in 1988. He was on a journey of self-discovery to know more about his heritage and his father, who split from his mum 2 years after he was born.

On his second trip in 1992, he traveled with Michelle, who was his fiancee at the time. They married a few months after that visit. He wanted Michelle to meet his paternal grandmother & other extended family members.

He then visited in 2006 as a US senator. He moved around relatively freely and visited his father’s grave and his grandmother’s tin-roof house. Two years later, he became the president of the United States of America. (he's pictured with his grandmother above). See more photos after the cut...

The WWE is cutting all ties with wrestling legend 61 year old Hulk Hogan after finding out about him angrily using the n-word to describe someone who was dating his daughter.

WWE fired Hogan after learning of a transcript of comments made on his sex tape.

Hogan is in the middle of a lawsuit over the tape released by Gawker and the n-word remarks are expected to come out once the trial begins later this year.

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