“Abubakar Shekau” killed was one Bashir Mohammed - Sahara Reporters

A Nigerian military intelligence source has told SaharaReporters that the top Boko Haram figure killed in a recent operation was one Bashir Mohammed, leader of the Islamist sect’s Uye camp.

Cameroonian authorities yesterday released a photo of a dead man they identified as Abubakar Shekau, the loquacious and attention-seeking leader of the terrorist group that has launched deadly strikes in Nigeria’s northeast zone as well as Cameroon. The Nigerian intelligence source told SaharaReporters that Nigerian soldiers, not Cameroonian troops, had killed Mr. Bashir last Friday in a fierce battle against Boko Haram insurgents in Konduga, Borno State. The late Mr. Bashir, who bore a striking resemblance to Abubakar Shekau and had appeared in a recent video, was killed as he led insurgents who were attempting to capture Konduga and then made a bid to seize Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, as well.

Pics: Boy has chopstick removed from brain after shoving it up his nose

A 2 year old Chinese boy named Huang Zicheng had to have a chopstick removed from deep within his brain after he accidentally shoved it up his nose. The chopstick penetrated three inches into his brain and doctors who spent four hours carefully taking it out of the little boy's skull said if it had gone any further, it would have caused brain injury.

The chopstick did not damage any major nerves and arteries and Huang expected to make a full recovery.

Defence HQ denies Cameroon military's involvement in recent fights against Boko Haram

The Defence Headquarters has denied claims by Cameroonian military of being involved in the fight against Boko Haram in recent times, especially in Konduga Borno state where a major victory against the sect group was recorded. According to the Nigerian Defence, all fights against Boko Haram in Kondura and other border towns were carried out by Nigerian troops.

The Cameroonian military had earlier in a statement claimed to have killed the man believed to be the impersonator of late leader of the sect group, Abubakar Shekau.

Pics: Orange Drugs boss' daughter, Cynthia Ezenna set to wed

The first daughter of Orange Drugs chairman, Anthony Ezenna, Cynthia Uchenna Ezenna will marry her man Chukwueke Elurihuka Gboneme on Saturday October 11th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Victoria Island, Lagos. See more photos of the couple after the cut...

S. African minister says death toll at Synagogue building collapse now 115

South African minister, Jeff Radebe today Sept. 22nd, said that the death toll from the Synagogue building collapse has risen to 115. Radebe said this at an airforce base, North of Johannesburg in South Africa where 25 South Africans who were injured in the collapsed building were brought home in a military C-130 aircraft (pictured above) for treatment. He however maintained that 84 South Africans died in the tragedy.

"We understand from our assessment team that the total number of people who have perished is now 115, but those are not all South Africans. South Africans are about 84 that have died" Jeff Radebe told reporters.

Pics: Atiku Abubakar meets with young people in Lagos state

Former VP and aspiring presidential candidate of the APC, Atiku Abubakar had an interactive session with some youths in Lagos on Saturday Sept. 20th. During the meeting, Atiku said if elected, 50% of his cabinet will be made of qualified young people. See photos from the event after the cut...

9ice, OC Ukeje, Linda Ejiofor, others cover new issue of Exquisite magazine

This issue of Exquisite magazine is fun packed with 9ice, Isi Atagamen, OC Ukeje, Linda Ejiofor and Ifan Micheal on the cover. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Woman gets third boobs implant to scare men away

 21 year old American Jasmine Tridevil, claimed she had plastic surgery to create a third breast to scare men away. And now she wants her own MTV reality show.

The woman who is based in Tampa Florida, shares pictures on her Facebook page to 'show the struggles she faces because of her surgery.' She said her main reason for getting a third breast was because she didn't want to appear attractive to men.

"I got the surgery because I wanted to turn off guys. I know it sounds crazy but I don’t want to date again ever. I still like to feel pretty. If I got a third breast implant most guys would think that’s weird and gross. But I can still feel pretty. I’m starting a reality show called Jasmine’s Jugs and my ultimate goal is to get it onto MTV. That’s my dream.”she wrote on FB

Lovely pic: Beyonce shows pregnant belly on her HBO Special

Beyonce flashed this pic of Jay Z cradling her from behind while she was pregnant with Blue Ivy in 2011 on her HBO show 'One The Run' yesterday. So cute...

Jnr Pope's wife shares his very dramatic proposal to her

Jennifer, the beautiful wife of actor, Jnr Pope Odonwodo took to her instagram page today to share her husband's dramatic proposal to her which happened exactly one year ago today. Quite dramatic but unique. Read her story below...

"Before that fateful day, Esther & I had been talking & she told me that a girl/fan (Ojeah) was coming from London and she already made arrangements on a hotel where she would stay and that my man would be spending a day or two with her at the hotel. I asked Esther how she got the info, she said my man told her hubby and her hubby told her in confidence...but cz of d likeness she has for me, she wouldn't want me fooled/hurt. I was irked, I was hurt, but I was strong enough not to shed a tear."

Photos: Ten members of Boko Haram surrender to Nigerian army

Ten Boko Haram members surrendered to Nigerian military yesterday September 21st at Kawuri in Borno state, a day after five members surrendered. Many weapons were recovered from the terrorists

Mother 'used her last breath' to save daughter by hiding her in the toilet as marine father shoots her dead

A mother saved her six-month-old baby with her 'last breath,' sheltering the infant in the toilet after her boyfriend shot her in the head and turned the gun on himself. Jessica Arrendale, 33 (pictured with her baby), was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head along with Antoine Davis (right), 30, who police believe shot himself and Arrendale in a murder-suicide in an Atlanta suburb.

Police had surrounded Arrendale's townhouse. When they finally entered the home, they found the baby safe inside and rushed her to the hospital to treat her for hypothermia.

Doyin Okupe explains why Dr Stella Adadevoh's name was not included in the 2014 national honors list

There are quite a few people who believe that late Dr Stella Adadevoh who died from the Ebola virus, should be posthumously recognized by the government as her singular act of stopping Sawyer from living the First Consultant Hospital saved many Nigerians from contracting the disease. But when this year's National Honors list was released last week Thursday, her name was not included.

SSA to President Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe explained why in a tweet...

Pics: Actress Chioma Toplis shows off body in sexy lingerie photos

The married mother of three who is in her 40s shared these pics on her Facebook page to show off her recent weight loss. See more photos after the cut...

Cameroon military is claiming they killed Boko Haram leader Shekau, shares photo

The Cameroon military yesterday announced they have killed Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, in a statement released on their website. The statement was written in French ( got the report from Cameroon Concord. See it below...

In a rare public show by the Cameroon army, photos of the Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau were made public alongside a statement claiming he was killed during a cross border raid deep inside Nigeria by the Cameroon military. A Cameroon military source who spoke to Cameroon Concord late last night, revealed that Abubakar Shekau was killed following an aerial bombardment of his hideout inside Nigeria. The Cameroon army has ever since yesterday been in serious combat against thousands of Boko Haram fighters trying to enter Cameroon via Fotokol from Gambaral Ngala in Nigeria.

Is that the same man?

Graphic photos: Fracas in Lagos Island as popular politician is killed

Political campaigns have begun and the first casualty has been recorded in the centre of Lagos politics, the Lagos Island. A popular local politician named Azeez Ashake was shot dead at close range in front of his house at Isale Eko on Saturday September 20th by suspected political thugs.

His son, Usman was also shot but is said to still be alive receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos Island. Azeez Ashake is said to be a strong leader of a particular political group in Lagos Island, and is said to be very influential. His killing caused a lot of chaos in Isale Eko over the weekend, where it's been reported that four people have so far been killed in retaliation for his death. Warning *Graphic photo when you continue*

Comedian Elenu shares cute family portrait pics

Comedian Julius Akinlami aka Elenu shared the pics on his instagram page. Pictured with him is his wife, Chinwe and their 7-month old son, Jayden.. See another photo after the cut...

Ibinabo Fiberisima set to wed in December, says her man is Igbo

AGN President, Ibinabo Fiberisima says she will be finally getting married this December to her Igbo fiance. In an interview with City People magazine, the mother of 4 who refused to reveal the identity of her man, said she found love in the arms of her University of Ibadan schoolmate.

"I know I am blossoming but that is what happens when you are in love. I have found my soulmate, my friend, my brother and that is why I am glowing. It's not that I suddenly found love, the love has been there and we have been best of friends since our school days at University of Ibadan and when we met again years after, we remained best of friends. His kids and mine have always been wondering how the both of us can be this close, almost like brother and sister. I think they planned it. They were like why don't you two just get married and we started thinking and after a while, we felt this is God telling us its time and that's it"

GEJ to decide whether he will rerun with VP Sambo - PDP

The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, says President Jonathan will be the one to determine if he would still like to run with his Vice, Namadi Sambo in the 2015 general elections.

Metuh said this at a press conference yesterday September 21st in Abuja. He also said that President Jonathan is yet to respond to the decision the party members took on Thursday September 18th where he was adopted as the sole Presidential candidate of the PDP

"The President is yet to communicate to the party or to the entire country because he is not only the President of the PDP, he is the President of Nigeria and I cannot inform you of decisions that have been taken in terms of what will happen because subjective opinions is not part of my job. I believed a lot of people are trying to speculate on Jonathan/Sambo ticket but why don’t we wait until when the President declares?

Boko Haram: Shekau impersonator killed by Nigerian military?

The Nigerian troops may have recorded a major victory in the war against Boko Haram as the man suspected to be mimicking late Abubakar Shekau in recent videos from the sect, may have been killed during the September 17th battle in Konduga, Borno state.

A senior military source said "it is getting more certain that the terrorists' commander who has been mimicking Shekau in those videos is the one killed in Konduga on September 17."

Sources at the image making company of the Nigerian government, PRNigeria, say the death of the man believed to be the leader of the group is responsible for the scattering of the sect members in different independent locations in neighboring countries.

Dr Sid and wife Simi share romantic Carribbean vacation photos

Dr Sid and his wife Simi Esiri are currently on a romantic vacation in Barbados and shared some photos online. See more photos after the cut...

The hackers got Rihanna too...share her naked photos

Rihanna has shared many half naked photos of herself so she probably doesn't care. Her own photos were released by the iCloud hackers yesterday. See the censored versions after the cut...

Photos: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi visits Bola Tinubu in Lagos state

Former CBN governor and Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was at the Lagos home of the national leader of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu today Sunday September 21st. Above is a photo of Tinubu welcoming Sanusi to his residence at Bourdillon street in Ikoyi, alongside the Oba Of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akinolu I. See another photo after the cut...

Hackers got Megan Good, shares photos of her private moments with husband

Actress Megan Good is also one of the many celebs whose iCloud account was hacked. Hackers have released pics of the private moments she shared with her husband. Above is a pic of her showing her boobs to her husband via Skype or so, had to crop out the nudity. If you want to see the uncensored photos, go on twitter :-). See more censored photos after the cut...

Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida hospitalized in Germany

According to Sahara Reporters, former Head of state, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida popularly known as IBB is currently in a hospital in German. He was reportedly rushed to Germany about 10 days ago from his hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger State. SR reports that the former military dictator who is 73 years old is severely ill and that his ailment relates to a chronic back ailment for which he earlier had surgery in Germany.

The Carter Pedestrian bridge needs urgent attention

The Lagos state or federal government is currently repairing the Eko Bridge which cracked recently. Now it's time for them to pay attention to the Carter Pedestrian Bridge. It needs urgent attention as the bridge is deteriorating. There are fears that it might collapse as there are many cracks on it.

Ebola: Primary and Secondary schools in Lagos to resume Oct. 8th

The NUT and other bodies and individuals who were against the September 22nd resumption date of primary and secondary schools in Lagos have succeeded as the Lagos state government have approved a new resumption date. Schools will now resume October 8th.

Governor Fashola approved the new resumption date at a stakeholders' forum which held today Sunday September 21st in Lagos. Governor Fashola said they decided to postpone the date to allow for adequate distribution of Ebola preventive materials in schools across the state

Singer Nicki Minaj's weird butt at iHeartRadio music festival

There were reports a few weeks ago that Nicki Minaj ruptured her butt while performing on stage at the VMAs. Many didn't believe it but on Friday night, her butt seemed to lean to the left side as she performed at the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The butt looks weird.

Photo: Paul and Anita Okoye looking stylish as they head to church

Paul Okoye of P-square shared this photo of himself and his wife Anita as they were heading to church this morning. Lovely couple...

Red Cross involved in secret Boko Haram prisoner swap deal to release Chibok girls

Looks like the federal govt is in talks with Boko Haram to release Chibok girls despite vowing a few months ago not to negotiate with the terror group. According to UK Telegraph, the International Committee of the Red Cross is currently involved in a secret prisoner swap deal to secure the release of the girls. Find the report below...

Officials from the Geneva-based organisation have sat in on talks between the Nigerian government and a senior Boko Haram leader currently held in one of the country's maximum security prisons. The Red Cross officials have also visited a number of other jails, identifying a list of 16 senior commanders that Boko Haram wants freed in exchange for its hostages.