"I never went to a university'" - Billionaire Folorunsho Alakija says

One of Africa's richest women and chairman of Famfa Oil, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija yesterday August 27th revealed that she never went to a university, saying one does not need a university education to make it in life. Mrs Alakija said this while speaking with students of the University of Lagos during the 2014 UN International Youths Day in Lagos.

"I come from Ikorodu, Lagos state. I am married to a dashing young lawyer of 70 years of age and we have four grown up gentlemen and grandchildren. It has not been a rag to riches fairytale. It has not been an overnight phenomenon like some cases which you find here and there all over the world. For as long as I can remember, I had always wanted my own business. Hard work...am trying to tell you how I got to where I am if you want those billions. Hard work, diligence, persistence...days where you nearly gave up but I chose not to give up."

Singer Shakira and Gerard Piqué expecting their second child

Shakira 37, and her footballer beau Gerard Piqué, 27,are expecting their second child. Shakira confirmed to Cosmopolitan Spain, today. Speaking in Spanish Shakira said "Pues sí, la verdad es que sí, estoy embarazada."

Shakira and Gerard welcomed a son Milan, in January 2013.

Funny! Mtv Base & Basketmouth remake Dorobucci music video

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Fans blast Neyo after his ex-GF reveals he made her tie her tubes

On the last episode of Atlanta Exes, Ne-Yo's baby mama Monyetta Shaw tearfully confided in Cee-Lo Green's ex-wife Christina that she agreed to have her tubes tied at Ne-Yo’s request. Ne-Yo has since left her and now has a new girlfriend.

After the mother of two made this revelation, fans, women and foes came for Neyo. They blasted the heck out of him. He finally responded yesterday to the backlash. See that after the cut...

Nick Cannon ditches wedding ring, but has to live with this big Mariah Carey tattoo

He stepped out without his wedding ring for the first time as host on American Idol, however,Nick has a bigger reminder of his marriage to Mariah Carey thanks to the massive tattoo of her name on his back.
When the couple got hitched in 2008, they both got tattoos.Nick inked her name in sprawling large letters while Mariah inked a butterfly on her lower back with tiny words saying "Mrs Cannon..He said then

'To me rings are special and exciting, but tattoos mean more than anything. They’re forever and ever. They professed our love.'

Joan Rivers stops breathing during throat surgery, said to be in critical condition

E! Fashion Police star Joan Rivers was rushed to the hospital in New York City this afternoon after she stopped breathing during a surgery on her throat

Rivers, 81, was undergoing a throat procedure in a clinic when she stopped breathing. She was rushed to Mount Sinai hospital in New York where authorities said she's in critical condition.

After her heart stopped breathing during surgery, an emergency call was placed to 911 and the caller said, "We have somebody in either cardiac or respiratory arrest."

TMZ said it's not clear if doctors were able to restart her heart.

Enugu state gets new deputy governor

forty eight hours after Sunday Onyebuchi was impeached as the deputy governor of Enugu state for rearing chickens in his official quarters, members of the Enugu state house of Assembly today Aug. 28th, confirmed clergy man and politician, Ralph Nwoye (pictured above) as the new deputy governor of the state.

Mr Ralph Nwoye, a pastor of the Christ Ascension Church in Enugu, is said to be a former Local government chairman. He is expected to be sworn-in as deputy governor soon.

Pics: Nigerian Celebrities Endorse AY's MVP Lounge

Ace comedian AY’s most anticipated Multi Million Naira MVP Lounge will be opening to the Public with an All-White party on September 26, 2014.

MVP (acronym of Most Valuable Player) an all-new luxurious and Premium Class Club, Lounge and Restaurant located at Omisson Emporium plot 16, Block 24 Bisola Durosimi Etti Lekki Phase 1 Lagos, recently gathered a cream of celebrities and socialites for an all white photo shoot to promote its Grand Opening. See the photos after the cut...

Photos: President Jonathan launches new national e-ID card in Abuja

President  Goodluck Jonathan today August 28th launched the new national e-ID card at the Villa in Abuja. The new e-ID card which is powered by MasterCard is designed to also be used to transact and receive payments. So it's two in one, ID card and ATM.

The first phase of the project will see 13million Nigerians issued the card while the next phase will target 100million Nigerians. The project is a partnership with MasterCard, the Nigerian National Identity Management Commission and Access bank. See more photos when you continue...

Photos: First Bank MD's daughter, Omololu Onasanya weds

Omololu Onasanya, the daughter of the Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria, Bisi Onasanya recently married her man, Olusola Olagunsoye. The wedding took place at the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lekki Lagos. Dignitaries at the wedding included Bayelsa state Governor, Seriake Dickson, Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Tiwa Savage, Bola Shagaya, Ogun State First Lady and many others. Continue to see more photos ...

Wunmi Obe celebrates husband Tunde Obe as he turns a year older

They've been together - first as friends, then lovers, then husband and wife since the late 80s. Happy birthday to him...

Pics: Stylish couple Kim and Kanye enjoy romantic dinner in L.A

Kim and her husband Kanye West  pictured on their way to a romantic French restaurant for dinner late yesterday in L.A. See more photos after the cut...

Finally! Angeline Jolie and Brad Pitt are married

According to reports, Hollywood royalty Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who have been together for 9 years and share 6 children, are now married.

The couple's publicist said they quietly got married last weekend Saturday 23rd at a very private ceremony attended by family and friends in Chateau Miraval, France. Angie and Brad's kids are said to have participated in the wedding. Her oldest two sons, Maddox and Pax walked her down the aisle, while their daughters Shiloh and Knox served as ring bearers. Congrats to them.

Father acquitted of murdering drunk driver who killed his 2 young sons

David Barajas (pictured above) has been acquitted by a jury in Texas court after he allegedly shot dead the man who killed his two young sons, David Jr 12, and Caleb, 11. Barajas had been standing trial over the shooting death of Jose Banda, 20, who was found dead in his car shortly after an accident in Houston, Texas.

According to prosecutors, David Barajas and his sons had been driving home on the day of the incident when they ran out of fuel near their home. He then asked his two sons to get down from the car and help push it. As the boys were pushing the car, a drunk Banda crashed into the back of his car instantly crushing his sons to death. Prosecutors say an angry Barajas returned home to retrieve his gun which he then used to shoot Banda with a single gunshot to the head.

When Barajas went to court for the killing, he was found not guilty of the murder.

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Unknown gunmen attack army camp in Bauchi, Commander killed

Unknown gunmen at about 5.20 this morning August 28th attacked an Army camp manned by six armed soldiers at Wunti -Dada, a suburb of Bauchi state, killing the commander of the camp and a soldier.

According to reports by The Nation, the unknown gunmen arrived the camp in two motorcycles immediately after the early morning Muslim prayers and opened fire, killing the commander and the soldier.

Wunti-Dada has been one of the known security challenge points within the state capital with a lot of unusual incidents. Both the Bauchi state Police Public relations officer and the the 33 Artillery Brigade spokesman have refused to comment on the development.

Ebola officially moves to Port Harcourt, 70 people reportedly under surveillance

Following the death of Port Harcourt based doctor, Iyke Enemoah, from Ebola on August 22nd, 70 people in Port Harcourt who had primary and secondary contacts with the doctor and the hospital where he worked have now been put under surveillance in a bid to stop the spread of the deadly virus in the city.

Dr. Enemoah's wife is the only one who has been quarantined.

Pics: Anambra state Govt hold Night of Tribute for Dora Akunyili

Anambra State Government yesterday Wednesday, August 27, 2014 held an Honours and Tributes ceremony for late Prof. Dora Akunyili, at the Women Development Centre in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The well-attended event hosted by Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State, was graced by eminent personalities such as former Heads of State, Generals Yakubu Gowon and Olusegun Obasanjo.

She will be committed to mother earth today August 28th. More photos when you continue...

'I'm taking 8yrs break from acting to do politics' - Actress Kate Henshaw

Kate Henshaw has revealed she plans to take a break from acting to face politics squarely. When asked if she's quitting acting for politics in an interview with Sahara TV, Ms Henshaw said;

"Well, Well, I will take a break to serve the larger population of Nigeria. I won't quit. Arnold Schwarzenegger was Governor and he is back to acting again. You take time off, you serve your people. I don't hope to be there forever. I just want to do, make noise, leave when the ovation is loudest. That's the best way. Yeah ...I don't want to be there for 10 years, 12 years, 16 years, that's the best way. I want to do other things. 4-8 years, that's the limit you can hold me to my word."

Photos: Meet the boy with the longest neck in the world

Doctors say most necks have 7 vertebrae but 15 year old Chinese boy Fu Wengui (pictured above) has 10. As a young boy he was diagnosed with Congenital Scoliosis and an abnormal chest frame which made his neck grow extra three inches. This causes him a lot of pain and makes it hard for Fu to walk. Congenital scoliosis is caused by the bones in the spine developing abnormally in the womb.

"He always causes a stir when he's out. The vertebrae press on the nerves in his neck and make it difficult for him to walk." his dad, Genyou said

Fortunately for Fu, after his situation was made public, a Beijing-based charity agreed to finance a procedure and treatment. He will have corrective surgery that will hopefully reduce the length of his neck and ease the discomfort.

Genevieve Nnaji looks beautiful in new photo

 She shared the new photos on instagram a few minutes ago..Lovely.

Brand New Video: Jaywon - From Anambra (Nkwa)

Next World Music artist, Jaywon has just released the video to his new single titled ‘From Anambra (Nkwa)'. On this Mid-tempo track, we see Jaywon’s distinctive sound on display alongside the catchy and very danceable beat. “From Anambra (Nkwa)” video is a fun, vibrant & captivating visual. Enjoy

Health minister confirms Ebola death, two other cases in Port Harcourt

On Tuesday August 26th, Nigeria's Health Minister, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu said there was only case of Ebola in Nigeria, now he's confirmed that a doctor indeed died in Port Harcourt from Ebola. His name is Ikye Enemoah.

Speaking with newsmen in Abuja today, the Minister said the doctor died on Friday Aug. 22nd after treating a diplomat who had direct contact with Patrick Sawyer, the first case of Ebola virus disease in Nigeria. He said laboratory analysis on his corpse showed he died from Ebola.

"Following the report of his death by the doctor's widow the next day, the case had been thoroughly investigated and laboratory analysis showed that this doctor died from EVD (Ebola Virus Disease" the Minister told reporters in Abuja

He also confirmed to reporters that two people in Port Harcourt have contracted the Ebola disease, the doctor's wife and the diplomat he treated. The wife has been quarantined and the diplomat under surveillance. So Ebola has moved from Lagos to Port Harcourt?

NFF president Aminu Maigari released from police custody

Detained NFF president Aminu Maigari has finally regained his freedom along with fellow executive committee member Chris Green. He was released yesterday a day after he was arrested on Aug 26th.

“Maigari has been released by the security operatives. He was released in the morning from the special anti-robbery squad after he was handed to them by the Directorate of State Security Service. No charges were pressed against him, neither was he or Green questioned on anything. It was clearly to prevent them from attending the general assembly of Tuesday, which FIFA insisted be presided by Maigari.”” said an aide of the NFF boss.

Maigari, it was further learnt, was detained on orders of controversial former Rivers State police commissioner Joseph Mbu, who is now an assistant Inspector General of police. World football governing body FIFA is expected to soon rule on the unfolding drama in Nigeria...

Nigeria reportedly records new Ebola death in Port Harcourt

According to a report on Sahara Reporters, a doctor resident in Port Harcourt who treated a diplomat that had direct contact with late Patrick Sawyer in Lagos, died last week Friday August 22nd from Ebola virus disease. Ironically, the diplomat he treated is still alive.

The unidentified doctor had taken the diplomat to an undisclosed hotel in Port Harcourt to secretly treat him after the diplomat failed to turn himself in during the search for those who had direct contact with the late Patrick Sawyer.

The late doctors wife has reportedly fallen ill and has been quarantined in Port Harcourt.

"I’m a fashion Icon" - Singer KCee reacts to fashion critics

In an interview with TheNETng, Limpopo crooner, Kcee reacted to criticisms by some fans regarding his style. Kcee says he's a fashion icon & those who criticize him don't know anything about fashion

"As far as I’m concerned those that are talking about my dress sense don’t even know what fashion is all about, they just want to talk, and as a celebrity, people just want to pick on you and say whatever they like. For those that know me very well, if there’s anything that I can boast of, it’s fashion, I don’t joke with it. Most of these talks actually started from pictures I posted on Instagram, and really I got the buzz I needed at that time, so I even went on to post more pictures so people would talk more, and guess what, my followers have increased drastically with all these fashion talks. I don’t even respond to them, I don’t take it serious, I’m happy and making more money, so I’m not loosing anything. If you come to my wardrobe you’ll know what I’m saying, I’m a fashion icon

President Jonathan condemns stigmatization of Nigerians over Ebola

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President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Wednesday in Abuja condemned the stigmatization of Nigerians by some countries over recent cases of the Ebola Virus Disease in the country.

Speaking at a meeting with Mr. David Navarro, a Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General, President Jonathan particularly denounced discriminatory actions such as that which forced Nigeria’s team to the Youth Olympics in China to abandon its participation.

Beyonce and Jay Z are expecting baby No.2

According to Us Weekly, Jay Z and Beyonce are expecting their second baby. They even claim Jay Z has officially announced it to his staff. Really?

He's informed their entire entourage that they need to use relaxed voices, mellow lighting, and listen only to soft music, and he's said that all of the food Beyonce's eat should be organic. He's really doing his best to make sure that she's as comfortable and healthy as possible

"I am tired of being labelled gay" - Actor/model IK Ogbonna

In a new interview with Punch, actor and model, IK Ogbonna says he is tired of the gay rumors that keeps trailing him. He says no man has ever been identified as his gay partner..

"I am tired of the gay rumours trailing me. You can never pick out any man with whom I have had an affair in the past, but you can link me to some of the ladies I have dated. It is funny because I am sometimes called a ladies’ man and at times rumoured to be a gigolo – gay. These three things do not relate to one another. “That I have chosen to adopt the UK style of dressing, which typically comprises tight pants, should not make me gay. The fact that I have friends in the industry that I choose to hang out with should not make me a gay. I really don’t care about what people think of my personal life. I can’t spot anyone as being gay in the industry and I don’t see anything wrong with two guys or ladies being close friends. Until I am approached by a guy or I see guys getting down together then I can conclude that he is gay.” he said

Blue Ivy Carter shuts down BET's 106 & Park

She's that powerful? On Monday, Chris Brown's girlfriend Karrueche Tran made a tasteless joke about Blue Ivy's hair at the VMAs during her first presenting gig with BET's 106 and Park.

Not only did fans blast both Karrueche and BET, now according to multiple reports, the music programme is going on hiatus. 106 and Park will off the air for the rest of the week and writers and producers associated with the joke have been fired.

You can't mess with music's royal baby and not get burned. See the apology tweets from BET exec Stephen Hill after the cut...