Nigeria's former Minister Humphrey Abah and wife welcome baby 23 years after marriage

Nigeria's former Minister of State for Interior,Humphrey Abah and his wife of 23 years, Mrs Mary Abah welcomed a baby recently 23 years after the got married.

49 year old Mary, who is a lawyer and banker, shared her experience with Punch on the challenges of being married for so long without a child and the support she got from her husband.

"When they told me I was pregnant, I screamed and cried in the hospital and everyone present rose up and gave thanks to the Lord. Since then, the story has been one testimony after another. But that was not all, when I was to put to bed, I was told there might be complications as a result of all the operations I had done. They said that might make it a very difficult and dangerous birth. Yet, the Lord saw me through. It feels great and I thank the Lord for wiping away my tears and making me a mother at last. It is a dream I have had since I married at the age of 27. Now, I am more than 49 years old, it has taken a long time but the Lord has done it for me. I have shed a lot of tears. Our story is like that of Abraham and Sarah. I am already in menopause but I told God that if He did it for Sarah and gave her womb the strength to conceive, then He would give my womb the same strength. Even when doctors in London told me in 2011 that nothing could be done, I knew that it is only Him (the Lord) that could help me. I focussed on the Lord and He did it for me." Unbelievable! Miracles do happen.

Dana Airline resumes flight operations today

According to a reports, Dana Airline has successfully passed the operational audit exercise by the NCAA and would start operations as from today Saturday January 25th.

 A statement from the airline said following the successful outcome of the operational audit of Dana Air by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the airline is set to recommence full commercial flight operations today.

Announcing the resumption of flight operations in Lagos, the Chief Operating Officer & Accountable Manager, Mr. Yvan Drewinsky, said the lifting of the suspension order is a testament that Dana Air
adheres strictly to prescribed safety standards as dictated by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs) and the International Civil  Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.

"Nigerian celebrities wear fake wristwatches" - Freeze Coolfm

In an interview with Saturday Punch, popular On-Air-Personality and event host, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Freeze CoolFM talked about his $200k (N32million) watch collection, his dislike for Michael Kors and said some Nigerian celebs wear fake designer items. Excerpts below...

When you say a collection, how many are you talking about?
 Not like how many, like how much. I have maybe $200,000 in wristwatches. What I am wearing now is a Rolex Daytona, I got it from Polo for Christmas. It cost about $30,000. Polo is Nigeria’s only authorised dealer, so I bought it from the company and I love it. I love pens too. Sometimes I could just be like a woman. I love things that shine but not all the time. I like cufflinks, pens but I am not the necklace or a bracelet kind of guy. Though I wear bracelets once in a while; so I like my cufflinks, pens and wristwatches, any attire that would show them off, I am good with it.

Journalist Karen Eloke Young speaks about how she was sexually molested

The former MBGN contestant turned journalist shared her bitter experience in the hands of a house owner in Lagos. It's a really sad tale and I'm sure a lot of single girls will identify with her story. See her tweets after the cut...

Nadia Buari and mum continue rocking their matchy outfits

The relationship between the Ghanaian beauty and her mother is one which many would envy. On the other hand some don't think its a good idea to be a mummy's girl at this age. For one, they feel it would scare men off as they would believe your mum would be too involved in your personal lives. you agree?

Paris Hilton wears a daring sheer gown to Diddy's pre-Grammy party

Paris Hilton went underwear-free in this black full-length gown with an entirely sheer side panel which she wore to Diddy's 4th Annual Red Carpet Pre-Grammy Celebration at Boulevard3 in Los Angeles on Thursday night. Do you like the dress?

Beyonce and Jay Z Top Billboard's Power 100 List

Billboard Magazine dubs Jay Z and Beyonce the most powerful couple in music...

From Billboard

Who in the music industry did so better in the last year than this power couple?
Leveraging their star power to release new albums in unprecedented ways—Jay Z through Samsung and Beyoncé through iTunes—they instantly changed how the industry and fans thought about interacting with music. He gave his album away; she charged a premium price for hers. But they both used the element of surprise to restore the excitement that used to accompany a new release, before that impact was dulled by the endless thunder of carefully plotted promotion.

In short, they proved that content truly is king. Or, in this case, king and queen.

SSS finally secures warrant of arrest for El-Rufai

The State Security Service, SSS, has finally secured a warrant of arrest for the Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nasir El-Rufai, and has now launched a manhunt for him, the spokesperson for the agency has said.

This is even as armed operatives of the Service again stormed a second house in Abuja believed to belong to the former minister in their desperate bid to arrest him.

They had earlier in the afternoon invaded his first house in the Maitama District of the nation’s capital, but could not find him as he had reportedly gone to pick his children from school. They were said to have tried to force their way in to arrest the former minister.

Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz still drunk in love

The newlyweds were photographed about to kiss at DJ Jimmy Jatt‘s Industry Nite event which held on Wednesday 22nd January in Lagos. As you can see there was someone seated between them, but the lovebirds seemed oblivious to him. Awww...so sweet!!

US-based Nigerian model Tracy Obonna releases hot bikini pics

Tracy Obonna is a New York-based Nigerian actress, model and video vixen, popularly known as Nigerian bombshell. And don't let all the sexiness fool you, she's beauty with brains. She has a Masters Degree in International Business and Finance and is also the CEO of Sediore Cosmetics.

I hear she planning to join Nollywood soon so I guess we will be hearing a lot about her. See some of her hot bikini pics after the cut...
Some are old pics.

Armed SSS operatives storm Nasir El Rufai's home in Abuja

Tweets above from Mallam El Rufai's son. According to reports, men of the State Security Service (SSS), this afternoon stormed the home of former FCT minister, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai to pick him for questioning at their office in Abuja. El-Rufai wasn't home when the SSS men came calling.

Court orders Indian woman to be gang raped for dating a man from another village

A Kangaroo court in a village in India ordered a 20year old woman (pictured above) to be gang-raped by 13 men for having a relationship with a man from another village, Times of India reports.

The woman was locked in a shed and raped overnight by 13 men, 10 of which had been 'judges' in the kangaroo court which sentenced her in a village near Suri in west Bengal state, police said.

The woman is currently fighting for her life in hospital while all 13 men have since been arrested for rape. Among them is the village headman.

Hong Kong billionaire doubles reward for any man who can make his lesbian daughter straight

Hong Kong billionaire Cecil Chao, has offered a whooping $130million to any man who can sweep his lesbian daughter, Gigi Chao (right) off her feet, marry her and give him grandchildren. Gigi ran away with her female lover sometime last year in France.

The billionaire businessman who made headline in Sept 2012 when he offered a reward of $65million to any man who can take his daughter off her female lover, has reportedly upped the money to $130million after all prospective suitors failed to win his daughter's heart. And according to reports, many men tried. His first offer reportedly attracted more more 20,000 unsuccessful suitors.

In a recent interview with Financial Times, Mr Chao said:

"I will give them a moderately deluxe life. I would not force her to marry a man, but obviously I would prefer her to be married and give me grand children"

Gigi Chao in an interview with Malaysian newspaper, Nanyang Siang Pau, said;

“I don’t think my dad’s offering of any amount of money would be able to attract a man I would find attractive. I would be happy to befriend any man willing to donate huge amounts of money to my charity, Faith in Love, provided they don't mind that I already have a wife. Third and lastly, thank you daddy, I love you too.”

Nissan set to role out first made in Nigeria cars in April

Carlos Ghosn, the Chief Executive Officer of Nissan Motors, yesterday January 23rd announced the production of Nigerian-made 4X4 Nissan motors as from April this year.

Ghosn made this revelation while speaking at an interactive session with President Jonathan  at the ongoing World Economic Forum holding at Davos, Switzerland.

He said the cars would be produced at the Old Volkswagen assembly plant situated in Lagos and that a total of two to three million cars is expected to be produced from the plant annually.

"We are interested in producing popular cars, totally adapted to the needs of Nigerians" Gbosn said while speaking with President Jonathan.

He said one of the goals of producing in Nigeria is to help reduce unemployment rate in the country.

Pic: Iroko TV Boss Jason Njoku and his cute son

Proud father!

Meet Charly Boy's Women

Charly Boy writes beautiful poems to celebrate some of the women in his life - four of his daughters and one grand daughter. See how he feels about the women in his life after the cut...

Mercy Johnson Okojie shares sexy onset pics

Mama Purity shared these two pics of her looking real sexy on the set of AY's movie. That's Ramsey Noah behind her...

Pics: Rihanna and bff pose in hot bikinis as she smokes a blunt

Rihanna and her best friend Melissa Ford looked smoking hot in a series of racy photos they took in Brazil yesterday and shared on instagram. The photos show Rihanna puffing on a blunt as she wraps her arm around Melissa. In one pic, the friends posed topless with their backs to the camera. RiRi has been in Brazil for over a week now on a working holiday. See the photo when you continue...

First pic of Naomi Oni's attacker, Mary Konye

The lady on the left is Mary Konye, the jealous friend accused of attacking Naomi Oni (pictured right before the attack) with acid on December 30th 2012 while disguised in a Muslim veil.

Mary was found guilty of the attack today and will be sentenced on March 7th.

Kay Switch and girlfriend celebrate one year together with a kiss

DB Records artist and D'banj's younger brother Kay Switch has been in a sizzling romance with Meenakshi Monica Subramani, Miss Liberia 2011. They celebrated their one year anniversary today and the ex-beauty queen shared a romantic photo on her instagram page (photo on the left). Guess she wants other chicks to know she's the main one...Hehe!

Pics: Justin Bieber's mug shot released

Justin Bieber was arrested early this morning for driving under the influence, drag racing & resisting arrest in Miami. His mug shot has been released to the public. Justin has already faced a judge and posted bail.

New Music Video: Dr Sid ft Don Jazzy - Surulere

Official video of Mavin Records artist Dr Sid's super hit single Surulere (which means patience is rewarding) off his sophomore album Siduction. Enjoy...

Monalisa Chinda's stunning photos from her magazine photoshoot

Actress Monalisa China released some photos from her magazine debut titled " Monalisa magazine ". Reports say the magazine which is sold for N5,000 is not doing too well commercially despite it's high quality and she being the cover star..Beautiful pics! See more photos after the cut...

LASU chaos update: University shut down indefinitely

 Lagos State University ((LASU) has been shut down indefinitely following what the school termed 'violent protest by students'.

The school management shared the bulletin above announcing the indefinite closure, and asked all students to vacate the school premises until further notice. Exams have also been put off until further notice.

Trouble started at the University yesterday after the VC Prof. John Obafunwa refused to re-open the registration portal for over 1200 students left to register for examinations. (See the story here)

Oskar Ibru's son Chris Ibru flaunts brand new Porsche Cayenne

Christopher is one of the children of multi-millionaire businessman Oskar Ibru who is the first son of billionaire businessman Olorogun Michael Ibru, the Patriach of the Ibru family. The family is into real estate, hospital, fishing, media, aviation and banking.

Chris just got himself a brand new 2013 Porsche Cayenne said to be worth about N12million.

Mary Konye found guilty of acid attack on friend Naomi Oni

Mary Konye, the 21 year old jealous friend accused of attacking Naomi Oni with acid on Dec. 30th 2012 while disguised in a Muslim veil has been found guilty of the crime.

The jury heard how a day after attacking her friend with acid that disfigured her for life, Mary Konye pretended to give her a shoulder to cry on, sending Naomi a text that read "OMG, I can't believe it."

The pair, who had been friends since secondary school, fell out in April 2011 after Naomi allegedly accused Konye of texting her boyfriend and called her an "ugly monster".

Konye later claimed in court that Naomi set up the attack and asked her (Mary) to 'play the stalker' and throw the acid on her face, which was all part of an elaborate plan to be rich and famous. But the jury of eight men and four women didn't buy her story and found her guilty.

Mary Konye will be sentenced March 7th.

Sad! Mother can't kiss or cuddle 8yr old son because his skin falls off

 A mother cannot kiss or cuddle her young son because every time she does his skin blisters and falls off. Rhys Williams is covered from head to toe in agonising blisters, leaving him in too much pain to even be hugged by his parents.
The brave eight year-old, from Bolton, Greater Manchester, suffers from a severe skin condition called epidermolysis bullosa (EB).It is an excruciatingly painful condition which causes blistering and leads to open wounds.
His condition is incurable and causes his skin and internal tissue to blister at the slightest knock or rub, leaving him with painful open wounds.The agony is so severe the youngster even had to take morphine to control the pain and it takes him three hours to have a bath. See the pic of the boy covered in wounds after the cut...

Justin Bieber arrested in Miami for DUI, drag racing and resisting arrest

19 year old teen sensation Justin Bieber was this morning arrested for driving under the influence, drag racing in Miami beach and resisting arrest, TMZ reports.

"Law enforcement tells us ... Bieber was busted in Miami Beach and it didn't end with DUI ... he was also busted for resisting arrest without violence, drag racing and driving on an expired license.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... they believe Justin was under the influence of both drugs and alcohol.

We're told the resisting arrest charge stems from Bieber refusing to take his hands out of his pockets when ordered to do so by cops.

Bieber is now in custody and is at the police department where he is being tested -- presumably to more precisely measure his blood alcohol level. Our law enforcement sources say Justin was given a field sobriety test at the scene ... and failed. His next stop will be jail, where he will be booked and processed and bail will be set.

Anti-gay bill: Dickson Iroegbu's Facebook message to Nigerian gays

Nollywood movie director, Dickson Iroegbu, who has faced gay allegations in the past, which he has vehemently denied, took to Facebook some days ago to express his thoughts on the anti-gay bill.

Dickson who works for the presidency as an Executive Assistant, Creative Entertainment & Tourism is in support of the bill. See his Facebook post after the cut...

Photos: Chaos in Lasu as students disrupt exams, stone VC

There has been mayhem at the Lagos State University Campus, Ojo since yesterday after students of the institution and school authorities clashed over the closure of the university’s registration portal.

Students went on rampage this morning, destroying properties and disrupting exams schedule to hold today after their Vice Chancellor Prof. John Obafunwa refused to re-open the registration portal for 1292 students left to register for the current 2nd semester examinations which starts today because they couldn't raise the new N250,000 school fees on time.

Students gathered for over 9 hours in front of the senate building of the school yesterday 22nd of Jan. where the VC had a meeting concerning the re-opening of the portal but apparently the meeting didn't yield anything positive as the portal wasn't re-opened. According to the students, only 708 were able to register before the portal was shut again leaving 1292 students to their fate.

The VC reportedly said students yet to register are insignificant and would automatically have to carry the session over. This statement led to the riot today.