Thursday 12 January 2017

President Buhari sends new list of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees to the senate for screening

President Muhammadu Buhari this morning sent a fresh list of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees to the senate for screening.

A previous list sent by President Buhari to the senate in October last year, was rejected by the senate following numerous petitions by some individuals and interest groups. Continue to see the full list of the nominees.

Victoria Beckham regrets getting boob job, says it's a sign of insecurity

Former Spice Girls member and wife to footballer David Beckham, Victoria, has expressed regrets over having a boob job.  She also advised ladies not to 'touch their boobs'.

In a resurfaced letter that Victoria penned to her younger self for British Vogue's October issue, she expressed regret at having breast enhancement surgery:

Monkey is filmed trying to have sex with deer almost twice its size

A horny monkey on the Japanese island of Yakushima was filmed trying to mate with two female Sika deer almost twice its size. In the footage which was taken in November 2014, the monkey mounted the first female and when it encountered no resistance, unsuccessfully tried to relieve its sexual pressure.

Man allegedly poisoned while drinking with his friends on Christmas day in Anambra state

According to Facebook user, Hon Ifeanyi Daniel Uzuegbunam, his uncle, Okechukwu Amumaebe died after he was allegedly poisoned while drinking with his friends on Christmas day. He shared photos of his poster and wrote;

Coco Austin shows off cleavage in tight dress as she supports Husband Ice T at his job

Coco Austin, had jaws dropping in a short tight dress which showed off her ample bosom at Law and Order celebration party. Husband Ice T, has been on the show since the second season.

'The government before was aiding the movie industry' - Actor Ramsey Noah

Ramsey Noah has noted that the previous government led by Goodluck Jonathan did more good for the movie industry compared to the current administration .
According to Joy News Ghana,  the actor said that the previous government invested financially in the movie industry while this present government has not really done much for the industry.

Girl beaten up by her abusive father who calls himself a lion

According to the story and screenshots which was shared by Emeka Ugwuonye on Facebook, a girl was beaten up by her father who refers to himself as a lion that has the right to beat up any woman including his wife and children. Sharing the screenshots of his chat with the victim, Mr Ugwuonye wrote;

Singer, Duncan Mighty, and his wife expecting their second baby

Duncan Mighty and his wife, Vivien, are expecting their second child. The couple welcomed their first child, a boy, in November 2015, four months after getting married in July 2015.

Vivien is pictured above with their first child, Icon Mighty, and her growing baby bump. Big congrats to them.

Lagos state police plans to arraign me in court on phony charges- Sahara Reporters publisher, Sowore alleges

Omoyele Sowore made this allegation in a new post he shared on his Facebook page this afternoon. He was arrested yesterday after a UK-based journalist, Lekan Fatodu, petitioned the state police over a report Sowore wrote alleging that he was used to launder money by former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode when he was in office.

Pretty Mike apologizes for putting leash on ladies during his outings

Following the social media outrage and arrest of Pretty Mike by Lagos state government, the 30 year old club owner has taken to his Instagram page to apologize for putting ladies on a leash during his outings, saying he meant well by his craft. He wrote;
"There has been a lot of controversy over two of my outings holding some females on a leash. I apologize to all the women and the good people of Lagos State, Nigeria and the rest of the world who feel dehumanized by this craft that meant well. I will use other platforms and format to continue to create the necessary awareness...#WomenRights #PeaceAmbassador"

Photo: 17-year-old girl kidnapped, gang-raped and murdered in Kebbi State

17-year-old girl, Zarau was on her way to her sister's house in Kimba village, Jega council area of Kebbi State when a four-man gang of criminals led by one Aliyu Sarkin Mata accosted her. They kidnapped, raped her repeatedly and later strangled her to death. Her lifeless body was found in a bush three days after she was declared missing.

Actress Jada Pinkett gives daughter Willow Smith a good run as they hit the beach in bikinis

Hollywood actress, Jada Pinkett, 45 gave her 16 year old daughter, Willow Smith, a good run for her bikini body as they hit the beach in Hawaii..

Before & After: Kim K steps out in public with a smaller wedding ring

Kim Kardashian headed off to Dubai yesterday for her first international trip following her robbery in Paris back in October 2016. Although her £3.5m diamond wedding ring was stolen, she wore a smaller sparkler as she emerged in public. See more photos after the cut...

Check out African inspired photo-shoot of a pregnant woman and her family

The lovely family of four went on a photo-shoot as the expectant wife gets closer to her period of child birth. The family is pictured wearing an African fabric in a beautiful rural setting. More photos after the cut...

"Beaten for hours, concussions, br​oken eye socket, teeth knocked out" Domestic violence victim tells her survivor story

A young woman named Marea Cache yesterday took to her Instagram page to narrate her domestic violence experience. Read her story below:
"A year ago Today My life was Almost taken from me ! This wouldn't have been the first traumatic situation I've been through but by far the worst Because My actual life was up for question I was beat on for HOURS , Suffered 2 concussions! A broken eye socket teeth knocked out ! And pistol whipped 2015/2016 Brought me to my lowest point in life!

Niger Delta Avengers declare "Operations Walls of Jericho and Hurricane Joshua”

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, who were responsible for various attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta Region in 2016, have released their first statement for 2017, basically announcing an end to their ceasefire in the coming months, as negotiations have failed. Part of the statement read:

Kim Kardashian to privately testify against thieves responsible for the multi-million dollar jewelry heist in Paris

Kim Kardashian-West doesn't have to travel to Paris, France to testify against the people alleged to be responsible for robbing her of jewelry worth millions of dollars, at gunpoint in her hotel.

According to TMZ, under French law, victims of crime don't have to confront the alleged perpetrators in court, as the judge conducts interviews outside the courtroom.

"Making mistakes is better than faking perfections" - Actress Toyin Aimakhu advices her fans

Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu, now known as Toyin Abraham, shared some words of advice via Instagram this morning, presumably influenced by her own past. According to her,
Making mistakes is better than faking perfections..Your past mistakes are meant to guide you and not define you.."

Senate rejects ban on car importation through land borders

The senate yesterday rejected the Federal government's proposed ban on vehicle importation by road in the country. At its plenary which was presided over by deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, yesterday January 11th, the senate called on the Nigeria Customs Service to immediately suspend the policy on the outright ban on the importation of vehicles through the country’s land borders which took effect from January 1st this year.

Kendall Jenner denies having plastic surgery and lip fillers like sister Kylie

Supermodel and reality TV star Kendall Jenner has denied having plastic surgery and lip fillers like her sister sister Kylie Jenner after fans accused her of having facial reconstructive surgery after she deleted all her Instagram photos in November.

Kendall's lips have recently been looking like her sister, Kylie's own recently but she has attributed her looks to make up done by her sister Kylie.

Adorable new photos of Seyi Law's daughter, Tiwaloluwa

Seyi Law shared the beautiful new photos of his daughter, Tiwaloluwa on Instagram....

Photos: Pregnant woman gives birth inside BRT bus in Lagos state

 A pregnant woman gave birth to a baby boy inside a BRT bus in Lagos state on Wednesday, January 11 2017. The woman had reportedly become restless shortly after boarding the bus and soon went into labour.

With assistance from passengers in the bus, she was delivered of a baby boy at about 9 a.m. After the delivery the woman was taken to the hospital, while other passengers were transferred to a different bus...

Photos/documents: CNN reveals 8 Donald Trump's 'interests and ties' to Russia

During Wednesday's first press conference for the incoming U.S President Donald Trump, he finally admitted to Russian interference in the U.S elections but stated categorically that he had no business deals, interests or ties to Russia or it's president Vladmir Putin.

Now, CNN, has revealed in a new report, that Donald Trump has about 8 'interests and ties' to Russia. Read the full report after the cut...

Magic of make-up! Alaafin of Oyo's last wife share no make-up photo

Olori Ola Adeyemi, last wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi posted the no make up photo via Instagram today. 

Nigeria severs diplomatic relations with Taiwan, shuts its Abuja office

The federal government yesterday announced that Nigeria will be severing its diplomatic relations with Taiwan and that the Taiwan diplomatic office in Abuja should be relocated to Lagos where it will now serve as as Trade mission.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, who disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja yesterday, said this became necessary following the Federal government's decision to pledge support for ‘One China’.

Photo: Mentally-challenged man attacks his son with a rod in Imo state

According to Legal practitioner, Emeka Ugwuonye, this little boy was badly beaten by his mentally challenged father in Imo state recently. Emeka said he received a mail about the case in a group, Due Process Advocates, he runs on Facebook.

According to the mail which was sent in by a woman, the little boy came back home at night after playing with his friends and his father refused to open the door for him. Read below...

Dede Mabiaku comes for Buhari and Nigerian government in new interview


Please watch...

Cute photo of Stephanie Okereke and her son, Maxwell

Stephanie Okereke Linus today shared this beautiful photo with her son, Maxwell...

'Lekan Fatodu tried to kill me' - Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore alleges

Yesterday, the Lagos state police command arrested Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, following a petition by one Lekan Fatodu, whom he, Sowore, had alleged via a publication on his website, that he was being used by former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, to launder money out of the country while he was in office.

Sowore in a new post on his Facebook, alleged that Lekan in company of one of his friends simply identified as Andre, tried to kill him when they waylaid him at GRA Ikeja yesterday. Read what he shared after the cut...

Adorable photo of movie producer, Emem Isong and her twins

She welcomed them in May last year..

Here's how you can win a Valentine's date with Idris Elba

Valentine’s Day can be one of the worst days of the year, what with the obligatory romantic messages you can’t escape and the expectations that no one could ever possibly live up to. It's a few weeks to the 2017 Valentines day and if you are yet to have a partner or dream of having a celebrity partner for the day, help is here.

I moved to China for Nigeria not for money - John Mikel Obi

Super Eagles captain and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel explained why he accepted to move to Chinese Premier League to team up with Tianjin Teda. He said it was done to help Nigeria’s push to be at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Mikel had been primarily snubbed from playing with the first team by Chelsea Coach, Antonio Conte, but he still remained a regular for the national team

Blac Chyna slays in sexy black dress as she poses with her Rolls Royce Wraith

Blac Chyna put her hot body on display in a sexy black dress as she posed on and inside her $400,000 white Rolls Royce Wraith. See more photos after the cut...

NUPENG suspends three-day warning strike

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers(NUPENG) has called off its three-day nationwide warning strike which kicked off Wednesday January 11th. President of‎ NUPENG, Igwe Achese called off the strike after a reconciliatory stakeholders meeting with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige in Abuja.

Pre-wedding photos of Alhaji Mohammed Indimi's son and Fatima Sheriff

Son of Maiduguiri billionaire Alhaji Mohammed Indimi and Fatima, niece of former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff will be getting married on January 14th, 2017. See another photo after the cut..

Drake buys Jennifer Lopez a $100,000 Diamond Tiffany necklace

Rapper, Drake who is rumoured to be dating, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, bought a $100,000 platinum and diamond Tiffany Victoria necklace for her. According to E! News he gave the jewelry to her as a gift on New Year's Eve. But Drake is known to buy expensive gifts for his women.

Bella Hadid unfollows Selena Gomez on Instagram after photos of Selena kissing The Weeknd surfaces on social media

The Weeknd and Bella Hadid
Earlier yesterday, photos of singer, Selena Gomez kissing singer, The Weeknd, surfaced on social media. A lot of people were shocked because they still hoped The Weeknd and his ex girlfriend, Bella Hadid would reconcile after they broke up only 2 months ago. More shocking is the fact that Selena and Bella's older sister, Gigi Hadid are friends.

64% of Americans want Trump to delete his Twitter account

According to the latest national survey from Quinnipiac University released Tuesday January 9, 2017, 64% of Americans want the president-elect to shut down @realDonaldTrump, the Twitter account that he has maintained since 2009, which has more than 19 million followers. The poll found that an even larger majority of Americans aged 18-34, 71%, are in favor of shutting down the account. Republicans are virtually split on the question: 49% say Trump should keep the account, while 45% say it should be shut.

Senate confirms Ayine Anthony as new Auditor-General of Federation

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Anthony Ayine as the new Auditor-General of the Federation. His confirmation was done during plenary Tuesday January 11th. President Buhari last year nominated Ayine to assume office as the new Auditor-General of the Federation.
Just before his confirmation, Senator Binta Garba representing Yobe North, kicked against it, arguing that Ayine was formerly an auditor of a local government in Akwa Ibom state and was on level 14 which is not level 17 needed for a public service Auditor to be considered for the position of an auditor.

Tiwa Savage is sexy in white suit

Super hot!

Kim Kardashian jets off to Dubai to hold a makeup masterclass for her fans (pics)

Reality TV Star and mother of two, Kim Kardashian jetted off to Dubai on Wednesday with her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, to hold a makeup masterclass for paying fans. This is her first international trip after her horrific Paris robbery in October. Kanye's wife was sporting a ring in her bottom lip just like she did at the Kardashian Christmas Eve party, but later took it off.

Comedian Bovi shares childhood photo with his late mum

Comedian, Bovi shared this adorable childhood photo with his mum who passed on last year...He also shared a cute photo of his kids... See that below...

"No, I will not give you a question, you are fake" Trump fires at CNN reporter, CNN replies


This is what happened at Donald Trump's press conference yesterday. He lost his cool with a CNN reporter, refusing to answer his question and calling CNN terrible and fake. Read CNN's reply after the cut..

Abia state governor/govt donate N13million to sick actor Prince James Uche

Succour has finally come the way of ailing veteran actor, Prince James Uche. Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu personally donated the sum of N3million to him and approved a N10million donation from the state government to the Nollywood icon. The governor's wife also donated N1million to him. 

Full transcript of Donald Trump's press conference

US-president elect Donald Trump had his first press conference - the first time he took questions from reporters since July, yesterday... and it was mostly a disaster, according to some US media outfits. Read the full transcript after the cut courtesy NYTimes.com

Photo: Selena Gomez and The Weeknd seen making out

Singer The Weeknd just got out of a year long relationship with model, Bella Hadid and was on Tuesday pictured kissing singer Selena Gomez, who is best friends with Bella's older sister, Gigi Hadid.