Photos: See the Top 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Rings

According to a list compiled by Richestlifestyle.com, these are the celebs with the most expensive rings. No.1 is late screen legend, Elizabeth Taylor (pictured right). She got a $8.8million ring from her late screen legend husband Richard Burton; he married Elizabeth Taylor twice in 1964 and 1975.

No.2 is Beyonce's ring worth a whooping $5million, which she got from Jay Z. See the rest after the cut...

Comedienne Helen Paul opens Multi-million Naira Film Academy in Lagos

Comedienne and actress Helen Paul has opened a multi-million naira films school, called Helen Paul Theatre and Films Academy, located at Emmanuel Olorunfemi Street, College Road, Ogba, Lagos.

Some of the courses the institution offers include Cinematography, Acting, Video Editing, Dance, Photography, Basic Presentation, Costuming & Sewing, Hair Styling, Sound Engineering & Graphics Design. The school is a world of total film and theatre productions.

'We are still very much in love' - Teebillz gushes about Tiwa Savage

Despite what many of you think or have read, Teebillz and sexy singer Tiwa Savage are doing great. Reacting to the rumours of a troubled marriage for the first time, Teebillz told Encomium magazine.

    "We're still very much in love. Very happily married."

The couple were spotted all loved up at House on the Rock church this past Sunday October 12th.

Mark Zuckerberg donates $25million to help fight Ebola virus

Facebook founder and the 13th richest person in the world, Mark Zuckerberg, estimated to be worth over $30billion just announced on his Facebook page that he's donating $25 million to the Centers for Disease Control Foundation to help fight Ebola. Continue to read the statement he released...

Photo: Jay Z and Blue Ivy step out in Paris

Jay Z and his daughter Blue Ivy spotted in Paris yesterday.

Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie gives birth to baby boy

Joyous news! Nolloywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has given birth to her second child, a baby boy. She gave birth exactly 12.49am (American time) today October 15th at St Joseph Hospital, University of Maryland, Baltimore. Mother and child are said to be doing great! Big congrats them.

Actress Uche Jombo shares new photo with husband, shaves her hair

Here's a new photo of pregnant actress Uche Jombo with her husband, Kenny. Uche shared the photo and wrote "yeah just cut my hair. loving the feeling.#thismoment #joiningTheNaturalHairMovement"

Penelope Cruz named Sexiest Woman Alive according to Esquire mag

Stunning actress and mother of two Penelope Cruz has been named the Sexiest Woman Alive according to Esquire magazine's annual list of desirable female beauties. 

The Spanish actress, 40, inherits the title from Scarlett Johansson who was the Sexiest Woman last year. Cruz is currently married to Spanish actor Javier Bardem. She's a beauty!

Sad! Actor Clems Onyeka killed by stray bullet in Asaba this afternoon

So sad! Popular Nollywood actor Clems Onyeka has died. He was gunned down by a stray bullet in Asaba this afternoon October 14th. According to eye-witnesses, robbers who robbed a bank along Summit Express, were exchanging gun fire with police when Clems got hit by a stray bullet. He was just 37 years old. May his soul rest in peace...Amen.

Panic in Bayelsa state as unknown soldier runs amok, kills colleague

There was pandemonium yesterday night among security agencies in Yenagoa, Bayelsa after a soldier suspected to be drunk, shot and killed his colleague during an argument.

According to eye-witnesses, the incident happened around 11pm on Monday night at Olopa Junction, very close to Bayelsa State Government House. The yet to be identified soldier was immediately disarmed and arrested by his other colleagues and is currently remanded in a police cell.

The killer and victim are said to be attached to the police station in Olopa junction, Yenagoa. Spokesperson of Bayelsa State Police Command, Alex Akhigbe confirmed the killing but said it was a military affair.

Photos: Omotola stuns at the launch of Tiffany Amber '15 Nigerian Women of Vision'

Omotola who was unveiled as one of the 15 Nigerian Women of Vision looking stunning as she stormed the venue of the event in a custom designed Tiffany Amber for Omosexy dress. See more photos after the cut...

Photo: Dallas nurse with Ebola virus has been identified

The Dallas nurse who contracted Ebola while treating Liberian Thomas Eric Duncan at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, has been identified at 26 year old Nina Pham. Nina, according to report, was among over 50 staff of the hospital that cared for Duncan who later died on October 8th.

Nina is said to probably have had the closest contact with Duncan, she was his personal nurse and was in his room often. She and others who cared for Duncan wore protective gear, including gowns, gloves, masks and face shields, and sometimes full-body suits but that didn't help Nina. She's officially the first person to contract the disease within the US.

She's currently being treated at the same hospital. Yesterday, she received a blood transfusion from Ebola survivor, Dr Kent Brantly.

Malala, Malia and Sasha Obama make Time 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014 list

The world's youngest person to win the Nobel Prize, Malala Yousafzai, president Obama's two daughter's Malia and Sasha Obama make Time Magazine's 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014 list. These teenagers, according to Time, were ranked based on 'social-media followings, cultural accolades, business acumen and more.'. See the full list below...

1. Mo’ne Davis, 13, Little League Baseball pitcher
2. Sasha Obama, 13, and Malia Obama, 16, President Obama's daughters
3. Kiernan Shipka, 14, "Mad Men" actress
4. Jazz Jennings, 14, Transgender internet personality
5. Flynn McGarry, 15, chef

Photos: Nigerian soldier killed by Boko Haram buried

Nigerian soldier, 23 year old Obinna Izuala was killed by Boko Haram men during a gun battle in Borno state on September 25th. He has since been buried.

Looks like NFF is looking for another coach to replace Stephen Keshi

After losing 3-2 to Congo, 1-0 to a meek Sudanese side, drawing with South Africa and being at the bottom of Group A with a single point after three rounds of matches in the qualifying tournament for Morocco 2015, it looks like the Nigeria Football Federation is getting ready to replace Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi.

The NFF have said they won't make any hasty decisions on Keshi's future but will wait till the match tomorrow to know what step to take next. Sports analyst believe that if the Super Eagles fail to win the match tomorrow, then Keshi can as well kiss his job goodbye.

Pics: Monalisa Chinda set to debut own talk show, You & I with Monalisa

Actress and producer Monalisa Chinda is stepping in a whole new direction and set to hit our TV screens with an ingenious TV talk-show', titled You & I with Monalisa.

The unconventional talk-show is designed to address pressing & trending social issues in a refreshing perspective.
"You & I remains a most cherished gift from God and one of my greatest contributions to this world. Highly captivating, entertaining and enriching, this suspense-filled talk show is easily the solution to
most of our societal challenges." Monalisa said...

Pres. Jonathan commiserates with Alamieyeseigha on the death of his son

Former Bayelsa state governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha's second son Oyamuyefa was killed in Dubai over the weekend. Some reports claim he committed suicide but it's been confirmed that he was actually murdered. Hopefully, we will get the full story in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Pres. Jonathan and his wife have released a statement commiserating with the former governor. President Jonathan promised the former governor support from the federal government in assisting to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of his son. Find the press statement after the cut...

UN worker who contracted Ebola in Liberia dies in Germany

A United Nation Aids worker who was being treated for Ebola at the St George clinic in Leipzig, Germany has died. The unidentified UN worker who was flown back to Germany from Liberia  last week after contracting the deadly virus, died in the early hours of today, October 14th. A statement from the hospital read;

"The Ebola patient died during the night in the St. George Clinic in Leipzig. Despite intensive medical measures and maximum efforts by the medical team, the 56 year old succumbed to the serious infectious disease"

African Queen! Annie Idibia in the kitchen

Just incase you wondering why 2face is never letting her go...this is one of the reasons. She is not just a beautiful wife and mother, she cooks. Strapped on her back is their second daughter, Oliva

Pay tax for what? Bishop David Oyedepo reacts to being named richest pastor in the world

Winners Chapel GO Bishop David Oyedepo who recently turned 60, has reacted to the Forbes List of World's Richest pastors where he was placed at No.1 with an estimated worth of about $150million.

Asked about Forbes' estimate of his fortune, Bishop Oyedepo told Reuters that he doesn't know how Forbes arrived at their figure but says he's blessed...

"For me, to have fortune means someone who has what he needs at any point in time. I don't see myself as having $150 million stacked up somewhere. Whatever way they found their figures, I am only able to say I am blessed by the Lord."

Remembering The Chibok Girls - By Fani Kayode

 Article written by Femi Fani-Kayode

In the early hours of the morning of April 14th 2014 276 girls were abducted from their school as they slept. They all came from a predominantly Christian town in northern Nigeria called Chibok. 

They were all between the ages of 15 and 18. They were eager to get a good education and to make something of their lives. 90 per cent of them were Christians who believed passionately that their God would always protect them and make a way for them in the predominantly Muslim Borno state where they resided in north-eastern Nigeria.

Skuki Brothers release hot new promo photos

Afro-hip hop duo Tumininu Laolu-Oguniyi and Atewologun Laolu-Ogunniyi, popularly known as Vavavoom & Peeshaun of Skuki have released their hot new promo photos shot by famed photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi and styled by David Bowler. See more pics after the cut...

Pic: Check out Adaeze Igwe's 'Yobo' tattoo

 Adaeze Yobo tattooed her husband's name on her leg.

Big Brother Africa Hotshots Resa and Mira fall first

Zambia’s Resa and Mozambique’s Mira became the first two housemates to be evicted from Big Brother Africa Hotshots on Sunday 12 October, after the first week which saw the housemates going all-out to impress the continent with their Hotshot talents.

Oluchi Orlandi covers the Oct/Nov Edition of Forbes Africa Woman

 The supermodel and mother of two covers the new issue of Forbes Africa Woman. Pretty woman!

Police Boss Appoints CSP Olabisi Kolawole As 'Force Gender Adviser'

The Nigeria Police force today October 13th appointed CSP Olabisi Kolawole, pictured above, as its Force Gender Adviser. According to a statement released by the Force Headquarters, the office of the Force Gender Adviser will seek to effectively address cases of violence against women and children in the country. Other roles to be performed by the force Gender adviser includes...

Kim Kardashian crowned world's best butt as 45% of women around the world now want 'The Kim'

According to a research released over the weekend, Kim K has been World's Best butt and over 45% percent of women seeking to enlarge their butt in the last one year want what they now refer to as 'The Kim'.

Longevita plastic surgeon Prof. Dr. Fuat Yuksel, who commissioned the research, said:

'Kim has been popular among women seeking bottom augmentation or "Brazilian butt lifts" as they are more commonly known, for a few years, but in the last 12 months we’ve had a massive rise in the numbers asking for a Kim Kardashian bum. The procedure is performed through liposuctioned fatty tissue being injected into the buttocks. Kim has risen from just outside the top ten to the number one position in record time and is a firm favourite among women in the UK and elsewhere around the world."

Mum’s refusal to circumcise 5 year old daughter tears 2 families apart

Two families, the royal family of Olaoye in Ushi-Ekiti and the Oyenekan family are at loggerheads over the circum­cision of a 5-year-old girl, Sunnewsonline reports...

The once rosy relationship between both families has now turned sour following a disagreement over the circumcision of their 5-year-old daughter.

Miss Olufunke Oyenekan, mother of the 5yr old girl and fiancee to Emmanuel Olaoye, son of the Olaoyes, a royal family in Ushi-Ekiti, Ekiti State, had disagreed with the Olaoyes over their decision to perform the traditional circumcision rites on her daughter.

Jim Iyke shares pics of his Burgeon water-bottling factory

The actor and businessman is getting ready to launch his Burgeon water and shared photos of himself and his partners inspecting the Burgeon factory headquarters. See more pics after the cut...

Former Bayelsa State governor DSP Alamieyeseigha's son killed in Dubai

One of the sons of former Bayelsa State governor DSP Alamieyeseigha, was killed in Dubai on Saturday October 11th. According to unconfirmed reports, Oyoms Alamieyeseigha was found dead either in a hotel room or his father's house on Saturday.

How and why he was killed has not been made public. Some other reports are even saying suicide. His father left for Dubai yesterday to go deal with the sad incident. More details later...