2 people arrested over acid attack on Naomi Oni

UK police revealed today that a 21 year old woman and a 28 year old man have been arrested in connection with the acid attack on Naomi Oni...a few days after they said they suspected she poured the liquid on herself.

Naomi Oni was left partially blind after she was attacked on her way from work on December 30th 2012 by a woman she said was wearing an Islamic niqab.

UK top Catholic cleric resigns amid allegations of inappropriate behavior

74 year old Cardinal Keith O'Brien, UK's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, resigned his position as the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh today Monday February 25th after being accused of 'inappropriate conduct' towards fellow priests.

Three priests and a former priest reported him to the Vatican over allegations of inappropriate behaviour stretching back 30 years. One of the priests alleged that the cardinal developed an inappropriate relationship with him, resulting in a need for long-term psychological counseling. Another one claimed O'Brien made an inappropriate approach after night prayers. The four demanded O'Brien's immediate resignation.

O'Brien denied the allegations and had been expected to continue in his post as archbishop until mid-March, when he was due to retire at age 75 but he resigned today.

"I have valued the opportunity of serving the people of Scotland and overseas in various ways since becoming a priest," Cardinal O'Brien said in a statement. "Looking back over my years of ministry, for any good I have been able to do, I thank God. For any failures, I apologise to all whom I have offended." 

The Vatican is to investigate the allegations.

Students and soldiers clash at Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, this morning clashed with soldiers after they protested over not having water for many days on campus. Soldiers were called into the school to restore sanity but things went crazy. They clashed with the students and I hear they may have killed one of them.

The soldiers allegedly went to the off campus hostels to harrass and beat up students. The school has been closed down indefinitely as a result of this. The Governor of Nasarawa state, Tanko Almakura, have since advised all students of the school to leave the school premises with immidiate effect till further notice. See more photos after the cut...

Man charged for raping a 3year old girl

Alleged rapist, Kehinde Layode

Culled from PM News

A 34-year old man, Kehinde Paul Layode, has been arraigned before a family court in Ikeja for allegedly defiling a three-year old girl (name withheld).

The incident, which happened at 3/5, John Crescent, Igando, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, was reported at the Igando Police Station.

The accused, if found guilty, risks spending a minimum of five years in jail under the Criminal Laws of Lagos State.

Five years in jail for raping a 3 year old child? I think rapist should spend the rest of their lives locked up...

Kanye & Kim pose nude for French magazine, L’Officiel Hommes

The cover leaked today. Sexy!

What exactly is STAR working on?

Nigeria’s leading beer brand STAR is up to something major. They haven't revealed what it is yet, but there have been tweets about #welovemusic and there's also an event happening on Wednesday. Wonder what Star is working on? It will all be revealed soon!

 

In case you don’t know, Star is Nigeria’s number one beer brand, and they own quite a number of music properties including Star Trek, Star Quest, Star Megajam.

Official statement from the Esiri family on their late father's death

See the statement below...

We are heart broken as we announce the passing of Chief Justus Esiri OON popularly known as the “Village Headmaster”, following a complication from Diabetes.

Chief Justus Esiri OON, was a loving husband, father, grand father, brother, uncle and friend. An Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), The Otun Amuludun of the Source in Ile-Ife Osun State, and Veteran Nollywood Actor.

He died in the late hours of the 19^th of February 2013. Chief Esiri, born on the 6th November 1942 hailed from Oria Abraka, Delta State. He was a strong believer in family values, and a great supporter of Nollywood.

See the rest after the cut...

Goldie is laid to rest

Goldie was laid to rest today Monday February 25th at a private funeral held at Vaults and Gardens cemetery in Ikoyi. The singer died on Thursday February 14th. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord. See more photos from the funeral after the cut...

Oscar 2013 Full List of Winners + Red Carpet Photos

 

Charlize Theron, Guliana Rancic and Halle Berry

 

 Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence

The 85th Academy Awards took place last night at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California. See more photos and full list of winners after the cut...

Goldie's husband and Denrele Edun's tributes to her

Below is Andrew Harvey's tribute to his wife

Susan you walked into my life, it was like God sent you as a fresh breath. I still remember your response to my first love message. You said 'Love killed romeo, sent Diana to an early grave and killed Jack on the Titanic. Forget about love, just have friendship and live long.

Overtime our love grew to a depth I have never known. You were the best years of my life, your smile, your desire to live your dream.

Read Denrele's tribute after the cut...

Oscar Pistorius may have crushed his girlfriend skull with a cricket bat

Oscar Pistorius may have beaten his girlfriend with a cricket bat before shooting her, South African police believe.Detectives are reported to have recovered a bloodied bat from the Paralympic champion’s bedroom and to have established that model Reeva Steenkamp’s skull had been ‘crushed’.This and other evidence, a smashed bathroom door, a 9mm pistol, the peculiar pattern of wounds on the body and reports of a row earlier in the evening is said to have led them to believe the murder case against the sprinter is ‘rock solid’.
Miss Steenkamp, 29, was shot four times early on Thursday at Pistorius’s luxury home in a secure housing estate on the outskirts of Pretoria.

Kanye West disses JT and Jay-Z collaboration

On Saturday night during his concert in London Kanye fired off another rant and this time he took a shot at his rap BFF, Jay-Z. Kanye told concert goers he's not a fan of Justin Timberlake and Jay Z's new song - Suit & Tie

Kanye said: "I got love for Hov, but I ain't f--king with that 'Suit & Tie.'"

Jay Z and Justin Timberlake just announced a joint Suit & Tie world tour for the summer. Don't do it, Kanye. Don't take on Jay Z. It won't end well!. See the video after the cut...

President Jonathan spent $1million of poverty alleviation fund on Beyonce and Jay Z

What President Goodluck Jonathan did as the Governor of Bayelsa is coming back to haunt him - 7 years later! Bayelsa state was one of the major sponsors of the Thisday Music Festival which held in 2006 and featured Beyonce and Jay Z. According to new reports, President Jonathan as the governor of the state then spent $1million on the music festival.  

SaharaReports reported it four days ago (Read it HERE) that the money spent on the festival was from The Bayelsa State Poverty Alleviation fund. Hehe. Well, now the report has gone international. UK Daily Mail quoted Sahara Reporters in their report.

Continue to read the full report from UK Daily Mail...

Did acid victim hurt herself on purpose?

You all remember the Nigerian girl that was left disfigured after acid was thrown in her face as she walked home on Sunday December 30th 2012? (read story HERE) Well, now the UK police are suggesting Naomi Oni may have thrown the burning liquid on herself. But for what purpose? Below is how the UK Daily Mail is reporting it...

Police are believed to have seized a computer belonging to a young woman who was badly scarred in an acid attack amid suspicions that she may have caused the injuries herself. But her family fear that detectives are not doing enough to catch the perpetrator of the attack and are focusing on a 'crazy' line of inquiry.

Naomi Oni, 20, was left with horrific injuries following the incident which happened as she left work at the end of last year and was in hospital for nearly a month receiving treatment.

Police are understood to have taken Miss Oni's laptop and are said to have discovered that she had searched the internet for websites about acid attacks before she received her injuries.

Oscar Pistorius's older brother also charged for the murder of a woman

Carl Pistorius (left), the older brother of the Blade Runner, accused of killing his girlfriend, is also facing a manslaughter charge. Carl is charged with culpable homicide over the accidental death of a woman in a car crash in 2010.

His lawyer Kenny Oldwage, who also represents Oscar Pistorius, confirmed the charges today. Carl Pistorius appeared in court just two days before his brother's bail hearing last week, according to the Daily Mail.

According to the BBC, police conducted tests on Carl Pistorius' blood at the time of the accident, and he was found not to have been drinking alcohol.

Carl was initially accused of reckless or negligent driving, but the matter was later provisionally withdrawn. However, the charges were reinstated after the victim's family said they believed it was more than an accident. Carl Pistorius' trial is set to begin at the end of March.

Meanwhile the police have told Reeva Steenkamp's family that Oscar crushed her skull with a cricket bat before shooting her dead. Grieving relatives who saw her body before Tuesday’s cremation in Port Elizabeth described horrific injuries from the cricket bat, and entry wounds from 9mm bullets fired by Pistorius. And he didn't kill her! *hiss*

Emmanuel Uduaghan and wife renew marriage vows

25 years after saying I do, the governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan and wife Roli, renewed their vows on Wednesday February 20th at the first Baptist Church in Warri. See more photos after the cut...

Photos from President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil's visit to Nigeria

Madam Dilma Rousseff, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, paid a State visit to Nigeria from 22 - 23 February, 2013. See more photos after the cut...

Kim and Kanye expecting a girl

 Us Weekly is reporting that Kim and Kanye just found out they're expecting a girl.

"They're over the moon! Kanye always wanted a girl." a source close to the first-time parents-to-be tells told the magazine exclusively.

Kanye and Kim haven't confirmed it to the media tho.

Patience Jonathan - 'PDP not afraid of APC'

"Nigerian women, especially women of PDP, this is the biggest party, no party can beat us. Let them try; what we talk, we do it. PDP isn’t shaken. We aren’t afraid, let one hundred parties come together, they cannot defeat us.” Dame Patience Jonathan

Actress Tope Osoba - 'You can't keep a relationship without sex'

Temitope Osoba is an actress, born and bread in Lagos. A graduate of Business Education from Olabisi Onabanjo University.  She started her acting career in 2005 and has featured in over 20 movies. Temitope unveils her opinion about sex and relationships.

I think sex is meant to be enjoyed by two people who have serious feeling for each other. Sex is good, it is there for two lovers to enjoy themselves and share the secrets of their hearts.

On whether one should engage in premarital sex or not, I would say, yes. Premarital sex is okay as long as it is a safe sex. Our society allows  it. These days, you can hardly keep a relationship going without sex.

Is it true that you can't have a sex free relationship before marriage?

New Music: Koko Pee - Party Till The End

After releasing a couple of records in 2012, 'King of Gist' popularly known as Koko Pee steps out with his official debut single under the Wetsounds Entertainment imprint titled, "Party Till The End", a dance song that flows with the contemporary african mapoka/azonto-etighi music trend.

Listen to it below and tell us what you think...

Then continue to read more about him...

Jealous brother hacks sibling to death

Culled from Vanguard

Policemen attached to Ilemba Hausa division have arrested a 30-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his brother, a Merchant Navy to death while he was asleep. 

The incident, occurred at the early hours of Wednesday morning  February 21 at Oritse Street in Imude community, under Oto-Awori local development council area of Lagos.

After allegedly committing the devilish deed, the suspect, Allen Biodun, 30 (pictured right), reportedly dragged the remains of his brother, Allen Olawale Ayetimi, 24 (pictured left), to an uncompleted building behind their compound and dumped it inside the foundation of the building, covered it with leaves.

Thereafter he quietly went to his room and took his late brother’s ATM card, his Merchant navy uniform and phone.

I dont know the right man for me - Ebube Nwagbo

"Yes I am still single. The reason is that I am someone who has always believed in love. It is a big deal to me so if I have to do it, it has to be right. I am a strong believer of love. I get lots of proposals; it is so crazy I do not know who to give a chance. I think it is a price I have to pay for stardom. Sometimes when anybody comes my way, I do not know who wants to be with me for the right reasons.
I believe when that day comes, I will definitely figure out who that person is. It is not easy. What I should be talking about is not relationship but marriage. I want to go into marriage and be in it for ever. No one goes into marriage thinking of divorce, but it happens. We try our best. I think I am kind of scared, but I just have to give it a try whether I like it or not. It just has to happen and happen right; at the right time"

Photo:Banky W pays surprise visit to Nollywood divas in Tinapa

He paid the actresses a visit yesterday at their hotel in Tinapa, Cross River State. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Armani Fragrance launch in Lagos

                       Dakore Akande, Linda Angelos and Seyi Shay                            Ochanya and Ene Lawani

Giorgio Armani launched two new fragrances in Lagos last night at the Essenza Store located at The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki. Guests included Dakore Akande, Uru Eke, Freeze, Ibrahim Obanikoro, Ene Lawani, SEYI shay, Folarin Familusi, Kayla of Cool FM, Tokunbo Opaleye, Dapo and Folarin Olatunji and many others. See more photos after the cut...

John Fashanu's daughter, Amal steps on the red carpet with her nipple on show

John Fashanu's 24 year old daughter who is a presenter at BBC 3 gambled this very raunchy floor-length burgundy animal-print dress with high side slit on both sides on the red carpet yesterday. Before the event she was very excited she posted a photo of her dress, she added;

"#fashion #animalprint #event #london #letsdothis #red #heels #mac." 

Clearly, the ex-footballer's daughter was very uncomfortable on the red carpet as she stylishly covered her decency, despite the hardwork, her nipple didn't stay in as she walked around not knowing her nipple was out in the open and on show for the world to see. See the nipple pic after the cut...

Kanye West won't be appearing in Kim Kardashian's reality shows

It's no news that Kanye West's value dwindled after he appeared on Keeping up with the Kardashians. He didn't seem to care.Well,that's the price he has to pay for loving a reality star like Kim.

After facing heavy criticisms,and warned by his management that it makes him look cheap, Kanye has refused to appear in anymore episodes of the family's popular programme in fear that it will tarnish his image.

According to Radaronline

'Kanye has made it perfectly clear to Kim that he doesn’t want to appear at all on Keeping Up with the Kardashians,' an insider told Radaronline.com.
'He has made several brief appearances on the Kardashian reality shows, but wants nothing to do with future filming.
'Kanye’s team believes it’s bad for his image and brand to appear on a reality show because it makes him look cheap.

Goldie's death: Derenle might be questioned by the police

This is according to e-expressnigeria.com

The last good glimpse Nigerians had of Goldie was of her photos on the red carpet of the 55th Grammy Awards, where she appeared as a woman full of life. Her death four days later on Valentine’s Day was one hell of a shock for her fans, friends and family. Her demise evoked a volcano of mixed feeling as many haters took to the social media to further hex the soul of the deceased. In the wake of the Valentine’s Day tragedy, damning reports began to emerge: drugs, hedonism, a little-known marriage, and husband-snatching allegations.

Kim K Isn't Quitting 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' Anymore

Few days ago, Kim Kardashian announced that she was quitting her family reality show,  Keeping Up With the Kardashians at the end of season 9. But it seems she has changed her mind about that now. Here is what she wrote on her personal blog:

As everyone knows, we are extremely proud of the show and all of us are staying on through at least season 10. The show remains to be my number 1 priority and it's a big part of my life and I enjoy every moment of it. It has given me such a rare opportunity to share more of my life with all of you and has brought my family closer to each other. I'm looking forward to the new season and beyond. The fact is that I have many goals that I still need to reach and accomplish and I (like so many of you) don't know where my life will be in the next couple of years, but I'm looking forward to continuing this journey

Omotola Ekehinde makes her US TV debut, stars in US TV series, Bounce

Omosexy has finally made her US TV debut. She's starring in an American TV drama series shot in LA called Bounce starring Kimberly Elise (pictured above with Omotola), Dean Cain, Bernie Kopell, Eric Stoltz and Akon amongst others.

Bounce is a VH1 series created by James LaRosa, which follows Ahsha, (played by Taylor Paige) a girl who joins the professional basketball dance team, the Los Angeles Devil Girls, unaware of the treacherous and tempting world that follows.
 
Omotola is now living the American dream.A stable family,an amazing career and friends in high places. Her photo with Akon and her trailer after the cut...