Former adviser to Ibrahim Babangida, Prof Omo Omoruyi dies in Benin

Professor Omo Omoruyi, a former Director-General of Centre for Democratic Studies and adviser to former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has died. The Professor of Political Science and former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin died on Sunday after battling prostate cancer for years.

He passed on in a hospital in Benin, a month after he returned from overseas where he had gone to receive medical treatment. Professor Omoruyi was 73.
May his soul RIP...amen.

11 year old Zuriel Oduwole appointed ambassador by Tanzanian first lady

Africa's child ambassador, eleven year old Zuriel Oduwole, the Nigerian girl making the global case for educating the continents Girl Child and in the process, re-branding Africa, has been appointed an ambassador by Tanzania's First Lady. Zuriel was in the country last week - which was her second county stop on her East African leg to launch the acclaimed Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up project aimed at inspiring/encouraging African girls.

On October 11th, Zuriel was in Dar Es Salaam to the attend the United Nations UNFPA event which focused on reducing the incidence of child marriage in Tanzania. After speaking at the event, she was formally invited to the office of the first lady Mrs Selma Kikwete (Zuriel pictured with the first lady above). Mrs Kikwete commended Zuriel for her leadership at such a young age, she also commended her for bringing issues of girl's education to several African leaders, then the first lady formally appointed Zuriel an ambassador for the largest foundation focused on gender issue - Wanawake na Maendeleo Foundation (WAMA) of which she's the founding patron.

Zuriel was presented with an intricate 3 foot statue of unity, the same type presented to the US president, to symbolize the effect of Zuriel's in the lives of Africa's young women.

Has Jim Iyke proposed to Nadia Buari? See her tweets below

Now that he's been delivered maybe he is now finally ready to get married? Has he already proposed to Nadia or is she just just dreaming? Hmmm...They will make a lovely couple.

Guess the celebrities flaunting their behind in sexy lingerie

 Can you guess the celebs that are showing their amazing backside on social media?

"Why I'm still single' - Actor Kalu Ikeagwu

Kalu Ikeagwu is undoubtedly one of Nollywood's sexiest bachelors and actors. He opened up to Daily Sun on why he is not yet married..

"Do I want to get married? Yes. But that would be when I find the right person; I mean that person I love so much and want to spend the rest of my life with; that’s when I’ll settle down.
 The reason why I am not married now is that marriage is very important to me. I have come to terms with the fact that marriage is the most important institution from God. And I take that very seriously. Ultimately I would like my relationship with my wife to be like that between God and the church; that’s why it is important to me.

I wouldn’t say it’s been challenging though. I have gone through a lot of experiences that made me wise. When I get married, my experiences would make me a wise, good and a loving father.I like a woman with a great sense of humor; that’s very important to me. And of course, she has to be very attractive and intelligent. Above everything else she should have a close relationship with God because that’s very important to me as well. That’s exactly why I am yet to get married. I want to be successful in my marriage just as I am in my career."

Heidi Klum and ex-husband Seal reunite, share tender kiss

After their seven year marriage ended in a nasty split early last year, they haven't been spotted together as Heidi Klum moved on to date their bodyguard.The pair reunited in Malibu on Saturday celebrating their daughter Lou's fourth birthday and proved that any bad blood between them is now water under the bridge as they shared a tender kiss. See more photos after the cut...

Wendy Williams blasts Tameka for posting shirtless photo of Usher

Tameka paid her ex a compliment and Wendy read too much meaning into it. So here's what happened. Usher is on the cover of the latest issue of Men's Health magazine, and a few days ago his ex-wife Tameka tweeted a picture from the spread with the caption '...well dizzzzam Usher!' and made sure to @ him so he would see the message.(You will find the photo after the cut) well, Wendy felt the tweet was inappropriate and took Tameka to task on her show

 On her Hot Topics segment Wendy explained,

"Here’s the thing Tameka. Which way is it gonna be? Are we hiring a lawyer and going after him to fight for our kids? Or do we wanna jump back in bed with him? See that’s why they said you need an evaluation. I’m just saying. You don’t play. Mothers know. Women know. You don’t play when it comes to your kids. You’re not going to talk about him looking scrump. What you need to be doing is you need to be hunting down a team of lawyers, at least two, and a private eye. Tameka, just focus on what’s important.”

Tameka fired back at Wendy on twitter. See the tweets after the cut...

How to make a lot of money online legitimately without owning a blog

Do you know you don’t have to be a genius before you can start making money on the internet? And you don't even have to own a blog! All you need is a Laptop, mobile phone and access to internet. Come November 2, leading Internet gurus from all over the world will converge in Lagos and Abuja to teach and educate people on ways to make money legitimately online and the know-how of digital marketing and PR.

OC Ukeje gets brand new Nissan car for winning Best Actor at Nollywood Movies Awards

Nollywood actor OC Ukeje was the lucky winner of a brand new Nissan car for winning the Best Actor award at the Nollywood Movies Awards which held on Saturday October 12th. Rita Dominic, who won the Best Actress award was also supposed to get something but the organizers didn't make public what she won. Congrats to OC.

Nike Oshinowo's estranged hubby says twins story not true

Nike has a set of twins which she welcomed via a surrogate mum many weeks back...but a clueless Dr Tunde Soleye says the story is not true.

He told Encomium magazine...

"I don't believe it is true. The story is false. They are just trying to sell their papers, I guess. Nike might have a challenge but this is the last thing she can do. She doesn't have any twins through surrogacy". Dr Soleye maintained that the story is the figment of the imaginations of desperate tale bearers.

Governnor Fashola comes to the aid of ailing Pa Kasumu

Great news for ailing veteran actor, Kayode Odumosu popularly known as Pa Kasumu, who has been battling with serious liver and heart related ailments for a while now and in desperate need of N12m. According to a report by Encomium magazine, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has taken up his treatment after watching Pa Kasumu's interview on Channels TV last Friday October 11th.

A source told the magazine;

"It was after the governor saw Pa Kasumu on Channels TV on Friday evening that he texted that his case should be taken up immediate"

When asked the exact amount the governor was planning to donate to Pa Kasumu, the source said;

"It is not a specific amount at the moment. He will first be examined by medical experts who will do a proper evaluation of his health status and make recommendations as to the exact treatment he will receive. The fact at the moment is that everything he needs will be catered for by the state government"

Fani Kayode still calling for aviation minister's sack

Would you rock Rukky Sanda's tight leggings?

Some think it's fashion faux to wear leggings that tight, but since she shared the photo, she obviously thinks otherwise. Would you rock it?

Meet Maheeda's daughter and husband

You all remember what Maheeda said about her daughter and husband in an interview i posted yesterday. Now meet her 13-year old daughter and see her Millionaire husband after the cut. Hope Maheeda will put a stop to her numerous semi naked pics for the sake of her daughter.

Jay Z, Timberland, Chris Martin take public transport to gig at O2

Jay Z, Timberland, and Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin surprised commuters by taking London commuter train to their gig at the 02 arena in London on Saturday night. His manager Ty Ty and Atlanta Records executive Michael Kyser were also with the group. More photos after the cut...

MI, Waje, Bez, KSA, Jimmy Jatt launch Coke Studio Africa

It was an unforgettable musical experience as Nigeria’celebrated rapper, MI, DJ Jimmy Jatt, and other entertainment industry moguls converged at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas on Friday, October 4th for the  premier of Episode 1, Season 1 of Coke Studio, Africa’s one of a kind musical fusion project.

Dakore Akande is pregnant with second child

Actress Dakore Akande was one of the people that hosted yesterday's Nollywood Awards ceremony where she showed off her growing bump. Big congrats to Mr and Mrs Akande.

More photos from the Nollywood Movies Awards + Full list of winners

The second edition of the Nollywood Movies Awards, took place yesterday October 12, 2013 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was hosted by Segun Arinze and Dakore Akande. See more photos and full list of winners when you continue...

Reporters rip into Peter Okoye for posting photos of himself drunk online

Punchng.com writers Kemi Ashefon and Anna Okon wrote a piece today criticizing Peter Okoye for posting pictures of himself getting drunk on his instagram page some days ago. See what they wrote below and tell us if you agree with them...(above, the photos that got the reporters angry)

In other climes, it may be unethical for a celebrity to flaunt his tendency to abuse drugs or alcohol. Here, celebrities, who are supposed to be role models to young minds, demonstrate their folly in public.

Plane crash averted today as IRS aircraft makes emergency landing

Another plane crash was averted this afternoon when an IRS Aircraft made an emergency landing in Kaduna. A Fokker 28 plane, carrying 89 passengers from Lagos to Kaduna, developed hydraulic problems few minutes before landing at the Kaduna airport.

The aircraft's front tyres refused to come out during landing, forcing the pilot to land without them. Fortunately no one was injured.

The Managing Director of IRS, Yemi Dada, later explained what happened to reporters. He said:

"The pilots received a low hydraulic warning minutes before landing, and this affected the landing gear, nose wheel steering, brakes, cargo doors, thrust reverser and the flight controls."

“On final approach to Kaduna today on our flight 3390 with 89 passengers, our cockpit crew got a low hydraulic in system 1 warning and decided to take precautionary measures to ask for ground confirmation that all gears were down and locked."

“The crew proceeded to land but followed procedure to disembark on the runway and not taxi in accordance with the procedure.”

He said all passengers disembarked with the assistance of a crane before the aircraft was towed to ramp. He also said the airline's maintenance crew is checking the aircraft to see what happened.

Yvonne Jegede and movie producer Chinny Love help family

A woman approached actress Yvonne Jegede on her way to get groceries in Ajao Estate recently, saying how she is a big fan of her movies. The woman later cried and pleaded for assistance, she said she and her children had been living in a church, and barely had food to eat. Yvonne followed her to where her children were and after seeing their condition decided to help her. A week later Yvonne and her friend movie producer Chinney love payed them a visit and gave them food stuff. They also gave them money to rent a place to stay. See more photos after the cut...

Pics from Beyonce's first official calendar leak online

Beyonce recently revealed she'd shot her first ever calendar and the calendars would be available for sale only on Beyonce's website for $15.00 but someone went and leaked the photos from the calendar online. See more photos after the cut...

Dame Patience Jonathan honoured with doctorate degree in South Korea

Patience Jonathan on Thursday October 10th bagged her fourth Honorary Doctorate degree since becoming Nigeria's First Lady. She got her latest honorary degree from the Hansei University in South Korean (pictured above with the president and Chancellor of the university, Sung-Hae Kim)

The university said they honoured Mrs Jonathan because she had worked 'hard for many good causes'.

“She’s a humanitarian who has dedicated her life to working for the less privileged in Nigeria and Africa especially for women and children. Her vision as the defender of the poor in Nigeria fits into Hansei University’s motto of a practising Christian. Now she’s part of our community." The university chancellor Sung-Hae Kim, said

"I was surprised that she travelled here for the Church Growth International conference years back to pray for Nigeria. For her selfless work, Hansei University confers this degree on her,” Yonggi Cho, co-founder of the Hansei University, said

Mercy Johnson shares Sunday family photos

Actress Mercy shared photos of herself, her husband and baby daughter out on a Sunday afternoon on her twitter page...What a lovely family.

US rapper Wale Folarin is coming to Nigeria

Nigerian-American rapper Wale announced on twitter today that he's finally coming to Nigeria in November...most likely for a performance.

Monalisa Chinda, Empress Njamah, Uche Jombo, others at NMA

Empress Njamah & Monalisa Chinda looked gorgeous at the Nollywood Movies Awards last night. See Rukky Sanda and other ladies after the cut...

"I dream of establishing a church one day' - Beverly Osu

Here is what the BBA contestant told Punch...

"I attended Daughters of Divine Love Convent, Enugu State.  I thought I would be a reverend sister but I abandoned the vision when I dropped out in my fifth year. I finished my secondary education in a secular institution before moving to Babcock University.  I could not finish from Babcock because I had some personal issues. Again, I dropped and enrolled at the National Open University.

It affected me in a very spiritual way. In as much as I know worldly things, I still fear God and have faith in Him.  The reason why I wanted to become a nun was because I was raised in a Catholic home.  I just felt it was the best thing for me to do at that time. I used to see myself as a messenger of God.  Even though I did not become a nun, I still remain faithful to God. Part of my dreams is to establish a church and do a lot of charity work"

Peter Okoye gives lecture on entreprenuership to CBN staff (Photos)

Peter Okoye of P-Square was invited to Calabar on Thursday October 10th to give a special lecture at the Central Bank of Nigeria seminar for new recruits. He was invited to motivate the new employees, and also share the success story of P-Square and how they manage their finances. See more photos after the cut...

Goodluck Jonathan visits Super Eagles camp in Addis Ababa

President Goodluck Jonathan was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the Extraordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State & Government and decided to visit the Super Eagles players and their handlers during their training for the first leg World Cup play-off against the Walia Antelopes of Ethiopia. See more photos after the cut...

Rukky Sanda dazzles in army green floor length gown to NMA

Actress Rukky Sanda wore this lovely army green floor-length gown to the Nollywood Movies Awards which took place last night at Oriental Hall in Lagos.