Saturday, 11 February 2017

Mexico border wall will cost more than the government originally thought but...

Building a border wall between the United States and Mexico was one of  Trump's focus during the campaign and now he has an update on it.

I know who impregnated me - Mimi Orjiekwe

Since, it became public that the Nollywood actress, was expecting, people have been on the lookout for when the father of her unborn child will be revealed but Mimi, is yet to do that thus prompting rumors that she might be carrying a bastard.

In a telephone chat, the actress said that it was pointless trading words with rumour mongers because she believes everyone has a right to air their opinion.

Photos: LASEMA Response Unit at the Lagos Marathon #RunLagos

The LASEMA Response Unit responding to emergencies at the Lagos Marathon. LASEMA Response Unit did their bit to keep contestants and spectators safe. See more photos when you continue...

Tweet of the day...

As tweeted by Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

World's heaviest woman lifted out of her home by crane for the first time in 25 years for surgery (photos)

After 25 years of being confined to her home, the world's heaviest woman was lifted out for life saving surgery. Eman Ahmed was lifted out of her bed by crane and put on a cargo plane for the journey from her Eygpt home to India. A wall of her room had to be brought down to get the crane into the house.

Shocking! Well dressed woman caught on CCTV stealing a phone in Lagos store

The shocking moment a well dressed woman was caught stealing a phone has been captured on CCTV. The woman who looked responsible, can be seeing picking up the phone in a boutique in Surulere and hiding it in her trousers. She then exits the store and runs off. Watch the video after the cut...

Apostle Johnson Suleman adopts 2 day old orphan...as healings, blessings rock 'The Ebenezer 2017'

Since Wednesday, 8th February, 2017, the world attention was turned to Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria, for the 2017 'The Ebenezer' programme in commemoration of the 13th anniversary of Omega Fire Ministries.

The programme themed 'From Glory To Glory' is not only aimed at redeeming straying souls and restoring the well-being of people, it is also targeted at destroying evil machinations in the lives of people across all ages, statuses and races.

Mother poisons her children in Bayelsa because her husband didn't buy Christmas dresses

A heartless mother who felt the best way to deal with a husband for failing to provide for the family was to poison their two children that subsequently killed one of them, the son, is facing the wrath of the law.

The incident took place last December in Kolo, Ogbia Local Government area, Bayelsa State, where 32 year old Helen Okwata Azibabeh forced her two children to drink Parafox, a popular herbicide used for curbing weeds.

EFCC uncovers $37.5m Banana Island mansion belonging to former Petroleum Minister, Dieziani Alison-Madueke

EFCC says it has uncovered a $37.5m mansion belonging to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke at Banana Island, Lagos. A statement by the antigraft agency states that the mansion on Building 3, Block B, is a fifteen storey edifice comprising of 18 flats and 6 penthouses, Bella Vista at Plot 1, Zone N, Federal Government Layout, Banana Island Layout, Foreshore Estate, Off Onikoyi Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Photos: Tiwa Savage pictured with Brandy

The songstress, who is presently in the US for the Essence Black Women In Music event, shared this photo of herself with singer, Brandy. Another photo after the cut...

Photos: Canadian model, Nao is big and proud

Canadian based plus size model Nao is 350lb of gorgeousness and is not ashamed of her body. She shared some sexy photos on her Instagram page. See more photos after the cut...

I won’t return to Nigeria until doctors certify me well enough to - Buhari

In a letter sent to the Senate and exclusively obtained by Premium Times, President Muhammadu Buhari said he will not be returning to Nigeria until his doctors in the UK are satisfied with his health status. Part of his letter to the senate reads;
“During my leave, I took the opportunity to have routine check-ups and consult my long standing doctors in London. In the course of the routine examinations, certain test result indicated the need for a course of medications and further appointments have been scheduled for next week.

Donald Trump warns Iran President he 'better be careful'

Donald Trump dialed up the rhetoric against Iran on Friday, warning the country's president he "better be careful" about his words.

The war-of-words between Tehran and Washington escalated as President Hassan Rouhani and Trump traded threats and warnings.Rouhani told a crowd of hundreds of thousands marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution that "the Iranian people must be spoken to with respect."

Grieving children share photo of terminally ill parents holding hands as they say their final goodbyes to one another

Clinging to each other for comfort, this is the desperate last image of devoted couple Julie and Mike Bennet. The touching picture of the married pair, who were diagnosed with terminal cancer three years apart, was taken hours before Mr Bennet’s death this week.

It was released last night by their three children, Luke, 21, Hannah, 18, and Oliver, 13, who face a frightening future as orphans.

Kylie Jenner flashes her midriff and legs in dazzling fringed gold crop top

Reality star, Kylie Jenner posed up a storm at Jeremy Scott's New York Fashion Week show on Friday in the Big Apple. Before taking her seat in the first row, the 19-year-old showed off her dazzling fringed gold ensemble which was designed by Jeremy Scott.

The makeup entrepreneur flashed her flat midriff, her cleavage and her toned legs in the eye-
catching look. Kylie rocked the glittering halter crop top with a matching skirt that featured a thigh-slit.

Kenyan athlete Abraham Kipton wins Lagos City Marathon

 Abraham Kipton of Kenya has emerged the winner of the Lagos City Marathon 2017 for the second year running. Abraham won the same marathon last year in Lagos on February 6, 2016 in time of 2hrs 16mins, 21seconds. Kipton will smile home with $50,000 for his victory today.

Sisters of Madonna's newly adopted Malawian twins are thrilled the girls have been whisked away to a life of luxury, while they struggle in poverty-stricken village

Alinefe and Tifa Mwale (pictured, right), who live in a brick and clay home in the impoverished village of Kayembe in Malawi, say they are delighted for four-year-old sisters Stella and Esther after they were adopted this week. The four-year-old twins, whose mother died in childbirth, are now at Madonna's £32million townhouse in New York after being flown to the US by private jet.

Why Melania Trump will cover Vogue as First Lady - Anna Wintour says

Despite some of the world’s leading designers refusing to dress her, Melania Trump will likely grace the cover of Vogue. Despite openly supporting Hillary Clinton, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour indicated that Trump could soon appear on the cover of Vogue. She said:
“We have a tradition of always covering whoever is the first lady at Vogue and I can't imagine that this time would be any different,” said Wintour.

Blac Chyna spotted without her engagement ring as she enjoys lunch date with mystery man

Blac Chyna stepped out without her engagement ring but with a mystery man on Friday. The 28-year-old star was seen having a meal in West Hollywood, California, even though she did her best to keep a low profile.
The man joining her was definitely not fiance Rob Kardashian and comes just days after the model was reportedly getting cozy with a man during a Super Bowl party.

"Pray for President Buhari" - Atiku urges Nigerians

Former Vice President and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians of all faith to lift up President Buhari in prayers.

In a statement issued by his Media Office in Abuja yesterday, the former Vice President noted that each and every one us is a mere mortal, irrespective of how great or highly accomplished we are.
“We deserve the care and support of one another in trying times,” he said.

Chidinma Ekile stunning in cornrows

The singer rocking cornrows, took several photos to share with her fans and yes, she slayed as always. See more photos after the cut..

How I spent 10 years in jail for a crime my friend committed - NCE Graduate

For 36-year-old Akinwale, a young man who had just acquired a National Certificate of Education in an Abeokuta prison, the journey to incarceration began in 2006, when he was convicted for armed robbery. But he claimed he was not a robber and will never be one. However, he said for the alleged armed robbery, he spent 10 years and six months in the prison, before he got amnesty and was released last November.

Akinwale (surname withheld) while in prison, became a student at the old Abeokuta Prison, Ibara, Ogun State, of the study centre of the Yewa Central College of Education.

Photos: Ciara glows as she runs errands with growing baby bump

Singer Ciara rocking a black and white top with black pants, looked pretty as she ran her errands.

Dija, her husband and son in cute new photos

Mavin artiste, Dija attended a birthday party with her husband and their cute son. Another after the cut..

Lagos commercial sex worker breaks daughter’s head

Neighbours of 37-year-old Chioma Ochemba, a commercial sex worker in Ayobo area of Lagos, took away her daughter, a seven-year-old girl as she threatened to kill the girl on Monday. Ochemba, an Imo State indigene, shocked her neighbours after she smashed a wood on the girl’s head, inflicting an injury that covered the child in blood, after accusing her of losing a N100 slippers she had bought for her the previous day.

Graphic photos: Company director assasinated in broad day light in Benin, Edo

The sad story was shared by an eye witness. The man, said to be an Etisalat Director, was assassinated in broad day light while driving in his SUV with his wife & son in Benin City yesterday. The son was also shot but the wife escaped unhurt. Read the full story and see the graphic photos from the scene of the killing after the cut...

Young Kenyan couple who got married in T-shirts to have Sh3.5M wedding on Valentine's Day

Ann and Wilson Mutura who had just returned from their dream honeymoon which was sponsored by Bonfire Adventures and Events will be holding an all-expense paid Sh3.5 million wedding on Valentine's day. The couple had stunned many after getting married in a simple ceremony dressed in T-shirts, which saw several companies coming out with lots of goodies for the couple including a first class wedding, honeymoon and many more.

Kendall Jenner shows off her bum in see through dress

Reality TV star and supermodel, Kendall Jenner showed off her bum while wearing a pair of nude knickers underneath a sheer see-through dress as she walked the runway on Thursday night at the La Perla fashion show. See more photos after the cut...

This 10 year old barber wants to meet and give Adekunle Gold a haircut

This 10 year old barber wants to meet and give Adekunle Gold a haircut. Remember Olalekan the 10 year old kid barber we wrote about last week? (Read here). He was interviewed by Toke Makinwa on Ebony Live TV Thursday and his story is quite touching. In his interview with Toke, he told her that he would like to meet and possibly give a hair cut to YBNL's Adekunle Gold. Read Toke's full post after the cut....

Nigerian model Fancy Acholonu shares beautiful new photos

Nigerian-American model Fancy Acholonu shared sexy new photos on her instagram and website. Fancy is in a relationship with actor Alexx Ekubo. The couple are constantly supporting each other on IG. See more photos after the cut...

24yr old female medical doctor who studied in Ukraine dies after a brief illness in Warri, Delta state

Dr Nancy Oghenetega Appih, the first child of Chief Efe Appih, the Chairman of Delta State branch of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers ( NIESV) was laid to rest on February, 6th, at the Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun, Delta State.
Born July 6, 1992, Dr. Appih graduated from the prestigious Ivana-- Frankivsk National Medical University, Ukraine. Upon her return to Nigeria, she did her House Job in Zaria, Kaduna State. She fell sick shortly after her return to Warri and never recovered. Tega passed away on January 31, 2017.

Russia is considering returning Edward Snowden to U.S. to gain favour with Donald Trump

Looks like Russia is considering turning over 'US traitor' Edward Snowden as a "gift" to US President Donald Trump, who has several times in the past called the NSA leaker a "spy" and a "traitor" who deserves to be executed. According to a senior U.S. official who has analyzed a series of highly sensitive intelligence reports detailing Russian deliberations, it looks more than likely that they will turn Snowden in to the US intelligence.

Dad fears he may never find love after getting embarrassing eyelid tattoo

A dad-of-one is worried a stag do stunt he took too far may have ruined his chances of finding love - after he got a 'daft' tattoo on his eyelids. Steven Laverty sneaked off during the three-day drinking binge to get the Northern Irish phrase 'what about ye' inked across both eyelids despite a warning from pals - and his mother - not to do it.

Blac Chyna shares throwback photo of herself

Blac Chyna shared this photo of herself when she was 17 years old.

Indian boy suffers mysterious sickness that causes him to bleed from his eyes, ear, mouth and hairline up to 10 times daily

13-year-old Indian boy suffers from a mysterious medical condition that causes him to cry blood, earning him the nickname 'stigmata boy'. Akhileshi Raghuvanshi began to bleed from his eyes, ears, mouth, hands, legs and hairline for no apparent reason at the age of 10. The bleeding leaves the teenager extremely exhausted and with severe migraines.

Update: Ghanaian refugee finally loses fingers to frostbite after 7-hour trek to cross US Border

Last month we reported that a Ghanaian gay refugee almost lost his life during a long trek to cross the U.S - Canada border into Manitoba. Read here. The man identified as Seidu Mohammed had fled Ghana for the United States in 2015 because he feared for his life due to his sexual orientation, but when he arrived in San Diego, he was detained for a year.

Rob Kardashan celebrates his daughter, Dream Kardashian as she turns 3 months old

Rob Kardashian celebrated his daughter Dream Kardashian as she turned 3 months old on February 10th. He wrote...

'They lied, we left 641 cars' - Former Govt replies Pres. Nana Akufo Addo over 200 missing state cars in Ghana

On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, the present administration of President Akufo Addo said over 200 official cars were missing from the garage in the government flagstaff House.
According to the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arthin, he said the missing state cars is forcing President Akufo to drive his own private vehicle for official duties (Read here). In a statement released Thursday, February 9, 2017, the former deputy chief of staff, Johnny Osei Kofi denied the report, saying the previous administration led by John Mahama left behind a total of 641 vehicles.

Why policemen threatened to gun me down - Singer African China

African China, has finally opened up on the alteraction between him and a policeman some days back. A video of the singer, had gone viral which showed a policeman threatening to shoot him.
Saturday Beats reached out to African China to find out the cause of the altercation, and the singer said:

Sandra Okagbue pictured with her daughter and Anna Ebiere's daughter

Flavour's babymama, Sandra Okagbue shared a photo of herself with her daughter and Anna Ebiere's daughter who is also Flavour's child.

76 year old man shoots 62 year old wife in the butt because she won't have sex with him

After growing agitated and frustrated, a newly wed 76 year old man Donald Royce shot his 62-year-old bride in the butt for refusing him sex after 7 months of marriage, and when questioned by police he said his plan wasn't to shoot his wife 'but to shoot his mattress'.

Kenyan girl sent back from the US over Donald Trump ban, her story is sad!

A Kenyan girl was denied entry into the United States just days after courts barred President Donald Trump from deporting immigrants.

The girl identified as Ednah Chepkoton, was held at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport for many hours after getting off a United Airlines flight on Saturday, February 4, 2017

Singer Rita Ora pictured with her age defying mum

Rita Ora and her mum, Vera Sahatçiu were spotted on Thursday night  leaving a 'Fifty Shades Darker' after party. See more photos after the cut..