Photos from Omotola's 35th birthday bash in Atlanta.

The intimate birthday dinner held on Sunday 10th February in Atlanta. Peniece Le Gall, Director Writer/Publisher Relations at SESAC, Jamie Foster Brown editor of Sister 2 Sister Magazine, GRAMMY winning producer, Jon Jon Traxx, celebrity photographer, Leo Marshall, Recording artist, Wurld and more, all came out to show support to one of Africa’s most beloved sweetheart. 

Omotola’s birthday dinner was hosted at the restaurant of The Real Housewives of Atlanta couple, Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas, who also came out to wish Omotola a happy birthday! See more photos after the cut...

Lightning hits St. Peters Basilica hours after the Pope announced resignation

Was it just Mother Nature or a sign from God? Lightning appeared to strike St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Monday just hours after Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation, according to the BBC. The lightning strike happened around 6 p.m. local time. Photo above.

AFP was the first to publish the startling photo of a lightning bolt coming out of the heavens and appearing to strike the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, one of Catholicism's holiest sites. AFP photographer Filippo Monteforte caught the amazing photograph during a storm.

"It was icy cold and the rain was falling in sheets," he told AFP. "When the storm started, I thought that lightning might strike the rod, so I decided it was worth seeing whether – if it DID strike – I could get the shot at exactly the right moment.”

He waited two hours before lightning struck twice and he captured a still image. “The first bolt was huge and lit up the sky, but unfortunately I missed it," he told AFP. "I had better luck the second time, and was able to snap a couple of images of the dome illuminated by the bolt.” (Huffington Post)

Checkout RMD and Goldie at the Grammys

Splendid!

Widow killed by lover for money ritual

Kafilat Lateef was a young woman of 36 years. Widowed five years ago and left with three children, she must have felt the absence of a companion which made her yield to the love overtures of Gbenga Taiwo, then a plank seller at Bodija market, Ibadan. Their paths had crossed over two years ago, as she was also a trader in foodstuffs at the same market.

Happy that she had found love again, Kafilat put in all she had into the relationship. Her family members were also happy that she was looking bright again. Putting her trust in the man she had had intimacy with several times since their relationship started, Kafilat did not think twice when Taiwo called her on January 19 , inviting her to Oyo town, where he had relocated since 2012. She returned to Ibadan on January 20 and went back to Oyo on January 21. He reportedly told her to come for the N50,000 he promised her.

FG presents National Honours, money & plots of land to Super Eagles

President Jonathan at a special reception held in honour of the Super Eagles in Abuja this evening rewarded the Super Eagles with National Honours, millions of Naira and plots of land in Abuja.

Coach Stephen Keshi - Commander of the Order of Niger. N10million. Plot of land in Abuja
Asst Coach Daniel Amokachi - Officer of the Order of Niger. N5m. Plot of land in Abuja
Asst Coach Ike Shorumu - Officer of the Order of Niger. N5m. Plot of land in Abuja
Captain Joseph Yobo - Officer of the Order of Niger. N5million. Plot of land in Abuja
Super Eagles players - Member of the Order of Niger. N5million. Plot of land in Abuja
Technical crew - N2 million

Billionaire businessmen Tony Elumelu and Jim Ovia donated half a million dollars each to the Super Eagles, while Dangote donated N5m to each player and technical crew of the Super Eagles.

Robbers raped woman in husband's presence

Culled from Vanguard

 Residents of Ogida quarters in Benin City were shocked last Saturday when they woke to see a house wife (names withheld) shouting and pleading for help.

They rushed to the house only to discover that the woman was raped by three young men who stormed the house at about 3am. They further discovered the victim’s husband who was tied by the robbers and pushed under the bed.

The suspects Peter Anigboro (25 years old), Lucky Williams (22) and Olise Friday, forced the door of the residence of the victim open with an impoverished gun and a dagger.

Justin Timberlake to tour with Jay-Z

Jay Z has been distancing himself from Kanye since his relationship with girlfriend Kim K became serious. And now he has found himself a new BFF.

According to the The NY Post, after teaming up at the Super Bowl and at the Grammys, Jay Z and Justin Timberlake will launch a 10-city stadium full blown tour together sometime this year.

JT and wife Jessica Biel even sat at the Grammys with Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Bye Kanye and Kim. :-)

Listen to P-Square - Magical Healing

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Black monkey grabs Cossy's boobs

Cossy is back to her normal self.Those hands look like a man's hand not that of a monkey.Lmao!

Photo:Super Eagles back in Nigeria!

They arrived Abuja around 3:15 pm today. They are currently at the Hilton Hotel. President Jonathan is hosting them to a reception tonight.

3 Journalists arrested for polio vaccine killings

Three Nigerian journalists have been arrested for allegedly inciting violence against polio workers, Reuters reported. On Friday, gunmen in Kano State killed nine people, who had been giving patients the polio vaccine. The arrested journalists are accused of inspiring the attacks.

The journalists had said on Wazobia FM on Wednesday that immunisation against polio was anti-Islam and part of a Western conspiracy to cause infertility, Kano Police Chief Ibrahim Idris, told Reuters.

The killing of the vaccinators is a major setback in Nigeria’s fight against polio. “The killing of polio vaccinators in Kano State is a dastardly act that must be condemned by all,” he told All Africa.

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Former Imo State Governor, Ikedi Ohakim’s son weds

Former Governor of Imo state Ikedi Ohakim's first son, Obia Ohakim quietly married his heartthrob Oby Anunobi on Saturday 9th February in Abuja. It was a court wedding. Their traditional wedding held in December 2012. Oby's father served as a special adviser to Ohakim government when he was in office.

Oby is a lawyer based in Abuja. And her engagement rock, oh dear! See more photos after the cut...

Coach Stephen Keshi Withdraws his resignation

Below is a press statement the Super Eagles coach released early this morning...

My attention has been drawn to reports in the media that I have resigned my appointment as the Head Coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria.

While I have had cause to express my displeasure over some issues that happened in the course of our participation in the AFCON 2013, which my team won by the grace of God, especially concerning my relationship with the Nigerian Football Federation, I have since had opportunity to discuss the various issues with all concerned. I am therefore pleased to say that I have reconsidered my position and have decided to continue with my job.

I want to thank the Honourable Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, for his swift and kind intervention.

Signed
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi
12th February 2013

Keshi withdrew his  resignation after a meeting with the Sports Minister yesterday. Coach Keshi and the Super Eagles boarded their flight about 7am this morning to commence their journey back to Nigeria.

Rihanna & Chris Brown smoke a joint at Grammys after party

Chris and Rihanna were photographed by a TMZ paparazzi smoking what appeared to be weed at a Grammy Awards after party in LA. They found love in a hopeless place..:-)

D'banj & Super Eagles celebrating AFCON vctory

This was Sunday night after our victory. See more photos after the cut + watch his performance at AFCON 2013 closing ceremony...

Mike Adenuga donates $1million to Super Eagles, $200k to Keshi

Billionaire businessman, Mike Adenuga donated 1million dollars to the Super Eagles for winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. He also made a special donation of $200, 000 to coach Stephen Keshi. Adenuga also promised to take over the payment of Keshi's salary from next month...unfortunately the coach has resigned.

Aliko Dangote had earlier given the Super Eagles N130million. We are now waiting for what the Federal government has for them.

Yvonne Nelson & Iyanya cover February issue of Complete Fashion

Nice!!!

Nadia Buari flaunts hot bikini body

The 30 year old Ghanaian actress shared the photo on her Instagram page.They say if you've got it,flaunt it.Thats what Ghanaian actress,Nadia Buari seems to be doing. She also looks slimmer and more toned. Nice body.

Valentines day dinner with Alibaba, Onyeka Onwenu,Timi Dakolo, 2face & Omawumi,

Ribbons and Roses Presents  Conversations in G- Strings. February 14th, 2013. Banquet Hall Eko Hotel & Suites. Tickets for Couples: N50,000.00, N75,000.00 and N100,000.00

All tickets include dinner and drinks: Table Tickets: N500,000.00 and N1,000,000.00.

Tickets sold at Naijaticketshop outlets. Eko Hotel. Dominos Pizza (VI and Lekki). Coldstone Creamery (VI and Lekki). Silverbird Cinemas (VI and Ikeja). Ozone Cinemas. For table bookings: 08034957006

The Last 10 Popes - Malachy's Prophecies

The Pope announced his resignation today. For those of you interested in stuff like this...read and be amazed! :-)

*Benedict XVI is the 111th pope in the prophecy of Saint Malachy. Petrus Romanus will be 112th**

Born in 1094 A.D. at Armagh, Ireland, Saint Malachy is also known as: Maolmhaodhog ua Morgair; Maol Maedoc; and Malachy O'Morgair. He died as he himself predicted, on November 2, 1148 at Clairvaux, France. Malachy was canonized the first Irish Saint in the Catholic Church by Pope Clement III in 1190 A.D.

In 1139 AD, a man named St. Malachy was given a prophetic vision. He saw all of the Catholic Popes that would come in the future. He wrote down a short description of each one. Throughout history, each one has been accurate. He foresaw 112 Popes until Jesus returned and that # 111 would see the beginning of the tribulation. The current Pope is # 111. Here's a link to the story and a reprint of the story as well:

It gets more interesting...:-)

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi resigns

One day after winning the Africa Nations cup, coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has resigned as the coach of the Super Eagles. He handed over his resignation letter to the Nigerian Football Federation after a dramatic falling out with the Federation. He said something about not being given a free hand by the minister.

2011 Miss Lacasera loses elder sister in horrific car crash

Miss Lacasera 2011, Nwando Ebeledike (left) lost her elder sister, Chisom Ebeledike (right) in a horrific car crash in the wee hours of Saturday February 2nd around Lekki, Lagos.

24 year old Chisom was driving alone in her Honda Element after leaving a bar early that morning when she lost control of her car. The element somersaulted several times before crashing into an electric pole. The car was totaled and Chisom died instantly. Her car was later toled from the scene of the accident to a police stateion, while her body was taken to the mortuary.

Chisom used to live in the UK before relocating to Nigeria a few years back. So sad! May her soul rest in peace...amen.

Britney Spears ditches the Grammys, goes shopping instead

There was one superstar missing from last night's Grammy Awards — she went shopping instead.

While the biggest stars in pop and rock were putting the finishing touches to their hair and make-up backstage at the Staples Center — eight-time nominee Britney Spears was 40 miles away at a suburban shopping mall.
Eight years after she scooped her only Grammy Award for Toxic — Brit chose to detox with some treatments at Forever Bella Skin and Tanning in Thousand Oaks, rather than mingle with the likes of Rihanna, Adele and her ex Justin Timberlake.
The 31-year-old was snapped strolling through the Village Glen mall dressed down in a pair of untrendy stonewash jeans and a lowcut tiger-stripe top — with heavy black make-up around her eyes.

She's reportedly in talks to perform a nightly show at a Las Vegas casino. Two Vegas hot spots are said to be tussling over the chance to secure a residency with the star - Caesar's Palace and Planet Hollywood.

If she signs on the dotted line, she'll earn millions, following in the footsteps of the likes of Celine Dion, Bette Midler and Elton John — who's in the middle of a residency at the gambling Mecca.

Culled from The Sun, UK.

5 Fashion models cover February edition of Mania magazine

Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi. Stylist: Dimeji Alara. Make-up: Bimpe Onakoya
Models: Binta Sani, Oiza Atoyebi, Ngozi Ugo, Emilia Faturoti, Moyin Arowosola.

Pope Benedict XVI to resign on February 28th

Pope Benedict XVI will resign on February 28, 2013, a Vatican spokesman said today Monday February 11th. The 85-year-old German-born Pope said he was resigning because he no longer has the strength to fulfill the duties of his office. If the Pope resigns February 28th, he will be the first pontiff since 1415 to step down. See the Pope’s full resignation statement after the cut...

EFCC re-arraigns Femi Fani-Kayode over alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, over alleged money laundering.

Fani-Kayode appeared before Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of a Federal High Court in Lagos, on a 47-count charge. He, however, pleaded not guilty.

His counsel, Chief Ladi Williams, prayed the court to allow him to continue with the bail granted him by Justice Ramat Mohammed, who earlier handled the case.

Nse Ikpe Etim to wed February 14th

The actress who got engaged around Christmas 2012 will be getting married this week, February 14th..or maybe Feb 13th.

Nse is marrying a man she dated when she much younger. They broke up many years back but re-connected recently. He is UK based so she will be relocating to the UK after the wedding, though sources close to the actress tell me she will continue acting. Just like Uche Jombo R, she will be in Nigeria when she needs to be.

The wedding is this Wednesday or Thursday, i will bring you photos later..

Beyonce Covers Vogue's March Issue

In her recent interview with Vogue, Beyonce admits she doesn't read comment sections on websites to avoid getting her feelings hurt...

From Vogue Magazine

Beyoncé cannot insulate herself from every crazy and idle rumor. When she encounters a story about herself on the Internet, she reads only the story. She stops there. She doesn’t let herself scroll down into the comments sections, which have a tendency to become cruel, ad hominem free-for-alls.

“Don’t scroll down!” Beyoncé advises, laughing. “You’re definitely going to get your feelings hurt.”

Rihanna and Chris Brown get cosy at the Grammys

Though they arrived seperately,the love birds sat together during the event.Love their outfits..Rihanna in red and Chris in white.I'm guessing Karrauche is finally out of the picture..Riri is a strong gal.More photos after the cut...

2013 Grammy Award Red Carpet + List of winners

Trust J Lo to bring it. Don't understand what Beyonce is wearing. Love Kelly's gown...stunning! Continue to see more photos from the Grammys red carpet which took place Sunday night in LA...