Boko Haram reportedly takes over Army HQ in Mubi, Adamawa state

According to a report by Sahara Reporters, suspected members of Boko Haram entered Mubi town in Adamawa state yesterday Oct. 29th and took over the army headquarters of the 234 battalion in the town.

The troops guarding the barracks reportedly initially exchanged fire with the sect men but fled after they realized they were outnumbered by the militants and their heavy firepower.

In a related development, the sect members are reported to have attacked Uba and Hildi towns and other locations in Borno and Adamawa states yesterday morning Oct. 29th. According to residents of the villages, the sect men arrived in the early hours, shooting at them, burning buildings and forcefully took away their food stuff.

Photos: Stella Damasus, Ini Edo, other celebs at Giama Awards

Here are some red carpet photos from the GIAMA Awards which held this past Saturday Oct. 25th in Houston, Texas. Pictured above, Stella Damasus and her man Daniel Adenimokun, and Ini Edo. See more photos when you continue...

Gospel singer Eniorunnke releases new photos

Gospel artist Lady Evang. Justina Ojewola Osinwole (aka Eniorunnke) releases new photos for her new album “His Majesty”. See more photos after the cut...

Diezani Madueke's sister rescued after 8 days in kidnapper's den

The sister of Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, Osiya Agama has been rescued by police in Port Harcourt eight days after she was kidnapped.

Mrs Agama was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on her way from an evening church on Tuesday October 21, at Leventis Bus-Stop along Port Harcourt-Aba Road, as she approached her car. 

The police said yesterday that she has been rescued. A text message from the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ahmad Mohammad, stated that she was rescued during a joint operation by the Police, Military And Operatives of the State Security Service.

Pic: Nigerian girl dies after failed Butt enlargement surgery in Thailand

24 year old British-Nigerian lady, Joy Williams (pictured above) has died after a failed £2,000 butt enlargement surgery in Bangkok, Thailand. The young lady's older brother, Anietie, who lives in Nigeria, said the family didn't even know she'd traveled to Thailand.

"We don't really know what went wrong, we only know what is in reports in the media." Anietie said

He also said that the family is making preparations to bring her body home. According to the Daily Mail, Joy, who relocated to the UK from Nigeria in 2007 and lives with her mother in Thamesmead, died on October 23rd after visiting a clinic called SP Clinic in Thailand which she had found on the internet.

Police withdraws security men attached to Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal

The Nigerian Police Force have withdrawn the security detail of the Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal, who recently defected from the PDP to APC. In a statement released few minutes ago on their official website, the Police said they withdrew Tambuwal's security because his recent defection flouts the 1999 constitution. Find the statement after the cut...

Apple CEO Tim Cook comes out as gay

Apple Inc CEO, Tim Cook, 53, revealed today October 30th that he is gay. Tim, who became CEO when he succeeded Steve Jobs on August 24th 2011, has never discussed his sexual preference in public before today but said that many of his colleagues knew he was gay.

Tim, who is worth an estimated $500million, came out as gay in an editorial for Bloomberg Business Week, stating: "Let me be clear: I'm proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me". See what he wrote after the cut...

First photo of Beyonce’s half-sister

Here's the first photo of Beyonce's half-sister (right). Her mum is former lingerie model, Taqoya Branscomb, the second woman who came out recently saying Matthew Knowles is the father of her daughter born in 2010.

Taqoya revealed photos of her child in a recent interview with Inside Edition, saying the little girl has already shown a passion for singing and dancing. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Sarah Ofili puts her derriere on display

The model and designer put her sexy body on display while on a beach. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi visits Pres. Jonathan

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi II, in company of members of The Kano Emirate visited President Jonathan at Aso Rock Villa earlier today October 30th.
The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was reportedly at the Villa to reconcile with President Jonathan after the rift between them following Sanusi's sack from office as CBN governor. See more pics after the cut...

Zambia gets a White President

Guy Scott (pictured above with his wife and the Obamas) was sworn in yesterday as the interim president of Zambia following the death of Zambian president Michael Sata. This makes Mr Scott, who is of Scottish descent but born in Zambia, the first white president in Africa since apartheid.

Guy Scott, 70, became vice-president of Zambia in 2011 and will serve as interim-president pending when the country holds fresh elections for a new president within 90 days. The Zambian constitution makes it impossible for Scott to be president because his parents were not born in Zambia.

Graphic pic: Woman kills man who allegedly tried to rape her in Lekki

A 22 year old woman identified as Ifeoma Okechukwu has been arrested after she allegedly killed an unidentified man who she claimed tried to rape her at her Atlantic View Estate, Alpha Beach Road, Lekki home where she lived with her uncle. The incident happened on Monday October 27th.

According to a Punch, Ifeoma, an indigene of Imo state, said she had gone out on that faithful day around 12.30pm to buy sanitary pads because she was on her menstrual period, and was on her way back home when she was accosted by an unknown man....*graphic photo of the alleged rapist when you continue*

Rihanna and Miley flash some skin in risque outfits at amfAR Inspiration Gala in LA

Rihanna and Miley Cyrus flashed some skin in risque outfits as they attended the star studded amfAR Inspiration Gala in Los Angeles last night. Miley wore a bondage-inspired dress with all her boobs hanging out while Rihanna wore a racy white dress with a hip-high slit and nude panels featuring purple sequins at the boobs area. See more photos when you continue...

Photos: 9ice brands bus, palm oil, palm wine, soft drinks to campaign in Ogbomosho

9ice, who is going for House of Reps in Ogbomosho South/North and Orire Constituency Federal 1, branded buses and soft drinks to campaign in Ogbomosho. He also branded palm oil, palm wine and water to give to his supporters. See more pics after the cut...

Cute photo of Obafemi Martins and son having a father-son moment

Lil Ken is so cute! The football star shared the photo on his instagram page. That's his son with Abigail Barwuah

Pics from Governor Uduaghan's 60th birthday thanksgiving

Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan turned 60 on October 22nd and held a thanksgiving at the First Baptist Church Warri which was presided over by CAN President Ayo Oritsejafor. His wife, kids and friends gathered to celebrate the governor. See some photos from the event after the cut...

Malala donates $50,000 to reconstruction of Gaza schools

Nobel Prize winner and Pakistani education campaigner, Malala Yousafzai, has donated $50,000 towards the reconstruction of schools in war-torn Gaza in Palestine. Many public buildings and schools in the Gaza Strip were destroyed by Israeli warplanes and tanks during Gaza's recent conflict with Israel.

Malala made the donation yesterday Wednesday October 29th after receiving the World Children’s Prize for the rights of the child in Marienfred, Sweden. Speaking at the event, Malala said the money will be channeled through the United Nations relief agency UNRWA to help rebuild 65 schools in the Palestinian territory.

Photo: Singer Kcee shows off his new Rolex watch

He shared the photo on instagram...

Michael Sata, President of Zambia, dies at 77

President of Zambia, Michaal Sata has died at the age of 77. He died yesterday October 28th at the King Edward VII hospital in the United Kingdom after suffering from an undisclosed ailment.

Born July 6 1937, Mr Sata was elected Zambia's President in September 2011. He is survived by wife Christine and 20+ children. May his soul rest in peace...Amen

Wow! Tonto Dikeh wakes up to a N700k Chanel bag

 Lucky her...

New Music: DJ Xclusive featuring. Banky W & Niyola - Tonight

The inimitable DJ Xclusive smashes back with a searing-hot club banger titled Tonight. Teaming up with serial hit-makers and label-mates Banky W and Niyola, DJ Xclusive leaves no room to chance as they deliver yet another electric and energetic dance floor killer to add to his already impressive discography. Listen to the song after the cut...

'A successful woman with no husband will not be respected' - Mrs Nike Akande

Two time Minister of Industry and a respected entrepreneur, Mrs Nike Akande said in a recent interview that if a woman is successful and does not have a husband, people don't respect her. Mrs Akande who has been married to her businessman husband for over 40 years now says it is better to get married no matter how successful you are...

"I always tell people that it is better to be married. The younger ones are not patient. Marriage is a journey of give and take. I am not perfect, my husband too is not perfect but we have to bend over to compliment each other. The younger ones are not that patient. It is better to be married. People respect you more when you are married. Unless it is impossible to live with a man because some men are impossible."

Who will win? Two Nollywood actors battle each other for House of Assembly seat

It's no longer news that a lot of Nigerian entertainers have gone into politics, what some of you may not know is that actor Bob Manuel Udokwu and Tony One Week Muonagor are both contesting for Idemili North constituency in Anambra ‎State House of Assembly. Tony One Week is from Ugamuma village Obosi and is a member of ACN while Bob Manuel Udokwu who is from Ogidi in the same state, is a member of APGA. The competition between them is going on strong. May the best man win..

Australia bans travel flight from West Africa over fear of Ebola virus

The Australian government today announced a travel ban on all flights from West African countries, including Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Thankfully, Nigeria is not included.

Making the announcement, the Australia's Minister of Immigration, Scott Morrison said under the new travel ban, no new visas would be issued to intending travelers from these countries and that all temporary visas would be cancelled, this is all i a bid to stop the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.

Photos: Nollywood producer Elvis Chuks acquires 2015 Range Rover

Multiple award winning Nollywood producer and director Elvis Chuks just acquired this Range Rover Supercharged. He said it's 2015 and he got it just this afternoon. Congrats to him. See another pic after the cut...

Charly Boy releases new pictures

 Looking good. See more photos after the cut...

Father allegedly bites and beats infant son to death..and blames it on a dog

38 year old Emery James Jenkins (pictured above) has been arrested after he allegedly bit and beat his own son to death...because he wouldn't stop crying...and blamed it on a neighbour's dog.

From NY Daily News

A Minnesota man who allegedly bit and beat his infant son to death two weeks ago because he apparently wouldn’t stop crying blamed the attack on the neighbor’s dog but police aren’t buying it and he is now being charged with second degree murder.

"I'm not bothered that people think I am arrogant" - Wizkid says

In a new interview with Encomium mag, Wizkid said he doesn't care if people think he is arrogant, that he doesn't love everybody and so doesn't expect everybody to love him.

Asked if it bothers him that people think he's arrogant, Wizkid said;

"Bother me? Never! I am not bothered. Honestly I don't hear people saying it because anytime I go out, I show my fans great love. I do my thing. I don't have problem with that because I don't love everybody as well. So I don't expect everybody to love me too. That's life"

Obafemi Martins gets sweet message from baby mama as he turns 30

The Footballer turns 30 today (according to wikipedia) and got a loving shout out from his baby mama, Abigail Barwuah. Happy birthday to him...

Omoni Oboli and hubby celebrate 14th year wedding anniversary

The actress and her husband, Nnamdi, are celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary today October 28th. They are blessed with 3 boys. Happy anniversary to them!