Nigerian woman gives birth to white baby in odds that baffled midwives

32 year old Nigerian Catherine Howarth was convinced she had been given the wrong child when midwives presented her with her new baby shortly after she gave birth at a Milton Keynes Hospital on June 1st. She was stunned because the little boy named Jonah was completely white. And even though baby Jonah has a white father, doctors say the chances of him being completely white too were an incredible one in a million.

And it wasn’t only baby Jonah’s parents who were stunned, so were the midwives.

'I killed my father over a stick of cigarette' - Suspect

25 year old Best Momodu, (pictured in blue) one of the 63 criminals paraded yesterday September 1st by men of the Edo state Police command at the state Force Headquaters, confessed to stabbing his own father to death over a stick of cigarette he stole from the man, Vanguard reports.

“I stole his cigarette and he found out. So he started shouting at me and quarreling. So, mistakenly I took a knife and stabbed him. I have not seen the dead body but I heard he died. But the community people arrested me after I killed him.” the Edo state indigene said while confessing to the crime.

First pics from Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's wedding

After 9 years and 6 children together, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt finally got married on August 23rd their French estate Chateau Mirava in front of small number of family and friends. Her wedding dress was created by Atelier Versace master tailor Luigi Massi with help from her kids in form of pictures displayed on the gown. And it looks like they sold the exclusive wedding photos to People and Hello magazine.

Meet the Brazilian man born with his head upside-down

A man born with physical disabilities so severe his head is Upside-down has defied the odds to become an inspirational public speaker.

Claudio Vieira de Oliveira, 37, was born with his neck folded back on itself, as well as badly deformed legs and almost no use of his arms and hands. Doctors told his mother to stop feeding him as a newborn as they believed he had no chance of survival. But Claudio from Monte Santo, Brazil, has overcome his extreme disadvantages to graduate as an accountant and become a public speaker.

Photos: Tiwa Savage rocks 2 outfits for the NEA Awards

Tiwa Savage wore this lovely Laquan Smith Nova dress, lace top and skirt and Sophia Webster shoes to the Nigerian Entertainment Award, NEA, which held last night in New York! Fab outfits!
Tiwa won Best Female pop artist at the NEA Awards.

Pics: Genevieve Nnaji, Toke Makinwa, Oluchi Orlandi attend LPM event

Genevieve, Toke, Oluchi, Chalya Shagaya, Tokini Peterside, others step out for the inaugural LPM Africa Fashion Experience. It was an evening of Fashion, Style, Champagne and retail therapy as Le Petite Marche presented the first edition of the LPM Africa experience. See more photos after the cut...

"I had a huge crush on Genevieve, I never dated Rita Dominic" - Banky W

 In an interview on YNaija's RubbinMinds programme yesterday, Banky W opened up about his relationship status, people he's had crushes on and girls he's never dated. See all that after the cut...

I don't wear artificial nails because I cook every day for my husband - Shade Okoya

In an interview with City People mag this week, Shade Okoya, the billionaire wife of business mogul, Chief Rasaq Okoya, said she doesn't fix artificial nails because she cooks for her 74 year old husband everyday. Asked whether she still makes his meals, she said

    "Yes! And that is everyday. I must enter the kitchen everyday. I make sure he is well taken care of. My husband likes varieties so I don't just cook one food. He takes them in bit. This is one of the reasons you will never see me with artificial nails. I have never done that" Shade revealed

Gabby Union & Dwyane Wade share photos from their fairytale wedding

After five years together,actress Gabrielle Union, 41, and her man, basketball player Dwayne have finally tied the knot. The couple  got married this past Saturday August 30th in front of an intimate crowd of family and friends in the "Chateau Artisan" castle in Miami, Florida.

The bride wore a Dennis Basso gown, while the groom wore customized Dsquared2. This is the second marriage for both Dwyane and Gabrielle. Big congrats to them. See the pic of Dwyane's sons from his first marriage, and another relative he adopted after the cut...

UNILAG Chief Security Officer assasinated at beer parlour

The head of operations, Security Unit of the University of Lagos, Sunday Adejumo, was killed on Friday August 29th by suspected assassins at a beer parlor on Oyenuga street, behind St Finbarrs str., Akoka, Lagos.

Adejumo, 50, was drinking with some friends at a beer parlour called Daniel's Place when three men walked up to him, dragged him off his chair, stabbed him before they shot him dead.

Former Pres. Olusegun Obasanjo's niece Kikelomo Anubi pregnant at 64

A niece of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs Kikelomo Anubi (pictured above) who is 64 years old, is currently expecting her first child after being married for 28years.

Mrs Anubi, whose Ghanaian husband just returned home after leaving her for 6 years, spoke to City People magazine about being an expectant mother at such an old age

"I am pregnant and permit me to tell you that by next year when I have my baby I will be 65. I have been married for 28 years. It may amaze you that I got pregnant in a natural way. I didn't do IVF. I have done IVF before at a popular hospital on the island and it failed. In fact, an uncle of mine who is a top shot paid for it. I almost lost my life but God intervened". she said.

Asked how she is related to the former President, Mrs Anubi said;

"He is my Uncle and somebody I respect so much. My mum is his elder sister and if you look at my face, you will see the resemblance. I am also from Owu" she said

Gospel artist Anny releases new promo pics and new single

Inspirational artiste Anny is back again for the umpteenth time with another rousing single. The Delta State born singer/ humanitarian, Anny, on the back of her last release, Peace Around The World featuring Nigeria All Stars, is out with new promo pictures and new single titled I No Go Fear. See more photos and listen to the song after the cut...

Pics: President Obama and his family attend his chef's wedding

On Saturday August 30th, president Obama, his wife Michelle and their daughters, Sasha and Malia flew from Washington to New York to attend the wedding of the White House assistant chef and their longtime family chef and close friend, Sam Kass (top right), who married MSNBC host Alex Wagner (bottom right).

Kass began cooking for the Obamas when they lived in Chicago before Obama became president, and in 2009 they persuaded him to come to the White House. Obama even attended Sam's bachelor party last week. See photos of their arrival in NY after the cut...

Ebola Virus: Female doctor tests positive in Port Harcourt

A female doctor who was on admission at the Green Hart hospital where late Port Harcourt doctor, Iyke Enemoah, was treated after he got infected with the deadly virus by an ECOWAS official, has tested positive to Ebola.

Minister of Health, Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu revealed this today September 1st during a meeting of the National Emergency Council on Ebola outbreak in Nigeria.

Anita Oyakhilome’s name removed from Christ Embassy church website

The divorce drama between Pastors Chris and Anita Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy Church has worsened, P.M News reports.

On Sunday, two days after it was reported that Anita Oyakhilome had filed for divorce, Christ Embassy deleted her pictures and personal information from its official website, www.christembassy.org.

Many describe the action as the beginning of a process to shut her out of the church, after she accused her husband of “adultery” and “unreasonable behaviours” in a divorce suit filed in London last April but only made public on Friday.

Doctors fear stroke could leave Joan Rivers 'either a vegetable or in a wheelchair'

According to Daily Mail, doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, yesterday Sunday August 31st started the process of bringing her out of her medically-induced coma, but fear she could be left as 'a vegetable' or 'needing a wheelchair' as they battle to save her life. The waking-up process will take until tomorrow Tuesday September 2nd.

"There is real concern that the part of the brain that controls motor skills may have been compromised leaving her as either a vegetable or in a wheelchair,' a source close to the family said

"Rivers would not want to live unless she could enjoy 'a full and active life. ... (She) would never want to be a burden on anyone' another family friend said

The 81-year-old was having surgery on her vocal cords at a clinic in NYC when she suddenly stopped breathing during the procedure on Thursday August 28th.

15 Chibok girls admitted into AUN Academy on scholarship (Photos)

According to former vice president Atiku Abubakar, 15 of the Chibok girls who escaped from Boko Haram abductors have been been admitted into the American University of Nigeria Academy in Yola, Adamawa state on a scholarship. Good stuff!

Jay Z and Beyonce cuddled up at music festival

The world thinks all in not well in the marriage of the most powerful entertainment couple in the world but they have proved over and over again that they are doing just fine. Jay Z and Beyonce were spotted carefree and loved up backstage at the Made In America Festival in L.A last night. The music festival is organized by Jay Z. See more photos after the cut...

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde stuns in blue to a Pampers event

Omotola wore this lovely blue dress to a Pampers event in Lagos on Saturday August 30th. Omotola and Dakore are ambassadors for the brand. See more photos after the cut...

Boko Haram is funded through CBN - Australian Hostage negotiator says

It appears Australian hostage negotiator Dennis Stephen isn't done making outrageous and some would say 'eye-opening' claims. Recently he claimed that former Borno state Gov, Alimodu Sheriff and an unnamed retired army chief are sponsors of Boko Haram, he's now claiming that the insurgent group is funded through the CBN. In an interview with TheCable, Stephen claimed a senior official of the CBN handles the financial transactions of the sect group. What he said below...

"One of the biggest of suppliers of arms and military uniforms to the JAS (Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, better known as Boko Haram) currently lives in Cairo, Egypt. He is the recipient of money sent by political sponsors from Nigeria. The funds go through the CBN’s financial system and appear to be a legal transaction. Meanwhile, the CBN official who handles the funding is an uncle to three of those arrested in connection with the Nyanya bombings. The three boys lived with him. They were arrested by the SSS (Department of State Security) after the bombings but they do not seem to have been interrogated about their uncle in CBN. Or if they have given up information about their uncle then the SSS has not moved against him." Stephen said

Joan Rivers now on life support

According to TMZ, Joan Rivers is on life support and sources close to the legendary comedian say she is completely reliant on machines to stay alive.

"According to our sources, the family will have to decide in the next couple of days whether to keep the 81-year-old on life support. We're told the family remains hopeful that if they do decide to turn off the machines, she will make a turn for the better and fight through it." TMZ reports

Just 12 hours before she was rushed to the hospital after she stopped breathing during a throat surgery on Thursday, the 81 year Fashion Police star had joked about dying. During her stand-up gig in Manhattan, Joan joked to her audience

"I’m 81 — I could go at any moment. I could fall over right here and you all could say, ‘I was there!’. God help her!

Photos: Comedian Bovi and Ashanti chill in New York

Bovi and US singer Ashanti pictured together in New York over the weekend. Ashanti will perform at Bovi's show on October 3rd in Lagos

Boko Haram invades Bama, meets resistance from Nigerian troops

Boko Haram militants this morning September 1st launched an attack on Bama, the largest city in Borno state with the aim of taking over the town. According to reports, the sect men arrived the town and started shooting mortars, RPGs and hurling grenades but they were fiercely resisted by Nigerian troops stationed in the village. According to Sahara Reporters, a fierce battle is currently going on there between the sect men and Nigerian troops.

The Emir of Bama and many of the residents have fled the city to the state capital, Maiduguri, to avoid being caught up in the crossfire. Bama is a very strategic city in Borno state with a lot of military hardware and it is believed that if the sect men capture Bama, it will be very easy for them to move into the state capital, Maiduguri.

Pics: Fenerbahce celebrate Joseph Yobo

Super Eagles defender Joseph Yobo was celebrated yesterday August 31st by his former Turkish club Fenerbahce and was also given a plaque of appreciation for serving the club well for 4 plus years.

The Turkish Super Lig club announced on Friday August 29th that they were releasing Yobo due to restriction in the number of foreign players, but held on to Emmanuel Emenike.

Comedian Okey Bakassi and wife celebrate 13 years of married life

Comedian Okey Onyegbule aka Okey Bakassi and his wife, Zizi, are celebrating 13 years of married life today September 1st. Okey took to his instagram to send a sweet anniversary message to his wife. The couple are blessed with three children. Happy anniversary to them!

Video: Wizkid finally addresses recent beef with Davido

In an interview with Olisa Adibua's new TV program called The Truth, Wizkid opened up on his recent beef with Davido. Below is what he said;

"That situation was just so funny to me because we were all on the same flight. I got back, I was really tweeting about my show. I was talking about myself. I had a show in New York before that, that was like a year ago, or two years ago, it was sold out, sound was bad, venue we used was crazy....it was f**ked up. I land for airport nah, I was going to my hotel, drove through the venue, I saw my name in lights, and I saw my venue and I was like "Wow! This is me?" Came down, took a picture , posted it - I do proper shows, proper venues. People started catching feelings"

Chris Oyakhilome's divorce splits Christ Embassy members

Looks like members of Chris Oyakhilome's Christ Embassy church are divided over his split from his wife Anita who filed for divorce a few months ago on the grounds of 'unreasonable behaviour' and 'adultery'. On a Facebook page called 'Where is Rev. Anita Oyakhilome,’ some members are putting their pastors and church on blast...

One member wrote

"I am a Christ Embassy member. I hate one thing there: How can a pastor be working together with a lady hand in hand, attending meetings and lodging in a hotel for days. My girlfriend travels with our branch pastor annually for PPCF which holds in Lagos. Only God knows.”

The Grave Allegations Of Stephen Davis - By Femi Fani Kayode

 Article written by former minister, Femi Fani Kayode.

I read the grave allegations made by an Australian by the name of Mr. Stephen Davis about those that he believes are behind Boko Haram. He made some very serious allegations, he mentioned names and I would be interested in seeing the hard evidence that he claims to have.

I have always said that I believe that anyone, no matter which political party that person belongs to and no matter how highly placed or powerful that person may be, that is involved with Boko Haram ought to be captured, caged, flogged and brought to justice because I regard such people as nothing but bloodthirsty beasts.

Late Port Harcourt doctor knew diplomat had Ebola - Rivers State Govt

At a press conference on Friday evening August 29th, Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Samson Parker, said that late Dr. Iyke Enemou, who treated ECOWAS diplomat Olu Koye (pictured above), was aware that Mr Koye had the Ebola Virus Disease.

"He had received the late Dr. Patrick Sawyer in Lagos. Upon developing the symptom, confided in a female colleague, called Lilian, who contacted the late Enemuo. It was after contact was established with Dr. Enemuo that Olu Koye flew to Port Harcourt to see him. To conceal his movement, Koye, who had been quarantined among other people for having primary contact with the late Dr. Sawyer, the Liberian-American who transmuted the Ebola virus into Nigeria, sneaked out of the isolation unit where he was being observed and took a flight to Port Harcourt and switched off his phone so that he could not be reached or traced should he answer a call.”

Fashion designer, Yvonne Nwosu flaunts hot bod in swim wear

 Lovely bod!