Boko Haram attacks: Atiku Abubakar holds press conference, says situation is grave

Former VP Atiku Abubakar who is from Adamawa state, one of the worst hit by Boko Haram, held a press conference yesterday November 3rd at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja where he addressed the attacks of the sect members on Mubi and other towns in northern Nigeria. Atiku described the current situation as grave and appealed to the international community to come to Nigeria's aid. See full text of his speech after the cut...

Pics: Rihanna stuns for Elle magazine

Rihanna is the cover girl for the the November/December issue of Elle magazine and some photos taken for the magazine were released yesterday on Elle's blog. Rihanna was surprisingly demure and wore minimal make-up for the issue, where she revealed a lot of things about herself that we probably didn't know. See more pics and some of the stuff she said after the cut...

Taqoya clowns Mathew Knowles and his lawyer in court

Mathew Knowles and his second baby mama Taqoya Branscomb were in court yesterday to sort out their child support issues a week after he was ordered to pay her $1,500 a month. After the court hearing, the Real Estate agent clowned her baby daddy and his lawyer, claiming the lawyer started crying in court, meaning that she won the case.

Russia takes down Apple statue after CEO comes out as gay

A human-sized iPhone statue featuring a screen that displays a photo and video tribute to Apple Inc founder, Steve Jobs, which was erected in St Petersburg, Russia in 2013, was taken down by the people who put it up, a day after Apple CEO, Tim Cook, came out as gay.

The Russian group of companies that erected the monument released a statement yesterday saying it was taken down on Friday Oct. 31st, because they needed to abide by 'a law combating gay propaganda".

Beyonce set to drop another secret album?

There are rumours that Beyonce is about to drop another secret album, a year after she pulled the same stunt.

The rumours started after a piece of paper (pictured right) with logos from Beyonce's Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records with info about featured artists, date of release (Nov. 14th), was leaked online. Beyonce's camp have neither confirmed nor denied the rumors.

Check out the exterior and interior of AY's new home designed by his wife

Comedian AY's wife Mabel Makun is an interior designer & she showed what she's capable of doing using her own home. AY and Mabel moved into their Lekki home recently and she turned the place into something special.

Check out photos of the exterior of the house (above) and interior design (after the cut) as posted on her instagram page to promote her interior decoration business, Midas Interiors, which also includes most of the jobs she did for MVP Night club and Lounge. See more photos after the cut...

Dr Stella Adadevoh receives post-humous award from WIMBIZ

The Women in Management, Business Organization and Public Service, WIMBIZ, today Nov. 3rd gave a post-humous award to late Dr Stella Adadevoh, who died from the Ebola virus in August.

The award was received by Bankole Cardoso, the only son of the late doctor. He's pictured (centre) flanked by the Minister of Communication, Mrs Mobola Johnson and the President of WIMBIZ, Osayi Alile at the conference in Lagos today.

Photos: Five PDP members die in boat accident in Bayelsa

Five members of the Peoples Democratic Party lost their lives on Saturday November 1st after a boat they were riding in capsized in the Ekeremor water ways in Bayelsa state.

The party members were on their way to Yenogoa from Ekeremor Local government area where they had gone for the state PDP ward congress. Above is a scene of the accident.

Kim Kardashian says she's obsessed with Khloe and French Montana

While promoting new E! reality show Kourtney and Khloe Take The Hamptons, which premiered last night, Kim Kardashian gushed about her sister Khloe and French Montana's relationship, which was a focus of the show. The couple have since gone their separate ways.

Photos: Actress Tonto Dikeh turns to preacher in new movie

Tonto Dikeh plays a preacher in her new movie. See more photos from the movie set after the cut...

Jada Pinkett shares nude photo that Will Smith took of her in her sleep

So...nice!

Ibinabo Fiberesima fires back at those castigating her for having kids by different fathers

AGN president Ibinabo Fiberesima took to her Facebook page yesterday to ask those castigating her for having children by different fathers to shut up. She also shared pics of herself and her kids on holiday. See that after the cut...

Tosyn Bucknor releases new photos

Popular OAP, Tosyn Bucknor starts the new month in style as she releases never-before-seen pictures from a promo shoot. The ‘Top of the Morning’ host with Top Radio never fails to keep her teeming fans entertained both on and off air.

In the shoot, the versatile writer, singer and media personality fused elements of her business side, fashion, style and music to create the colourful, playful and classic photos.

The images were shot by Prince Meyson of Tripcity Visuals and styled by acclaimed stylist, Bydeimie with makeup by Preye Albert. See more photos after the cut...

Chika Ike's manager comes for Charles Novia after he calls her obtuse

In an article titled 'Of Flavour's flaunt, Yachting holidays and Range Rovers", which he posted on his blog yesterday, Nollywood producer and director called Chika's Ike manager, Serah Donald, obtuse, meaning dull, not sharp!. Below is what Charles wrote about Chika Ike's recent yacht trip and Serah...

"It all boils down to my point. And by the way, that picture I saw of the yacht is suspect. The damned thing looked like a cruise boat which the obtuse PA might have mistaken for a yacht though. Anyway, my point is, in this clime we live in, our so-called celebrities, coming from a background of social, material and emotional deprivation just have to force the public to know that they have arrived. So, a boat trip, a helicopter ride, a breakfast in a 3 star hotel lobby and a personal scratch on the ass must make the news at all costs’

See Serah's reply after the cut...

Bake, Cook, Fry…with Samsung’s Smart Microwave Ovens

You need a microwave that can do more than just reheat you and your loved ones’ food! With Samsung’s all-in-one Smart Microwave Ovens, you and your entire family can now enjoy a clean, safe and spacious cooking area with less cooking gadgets littered all around!

Now everyone can cook, fry, bake, make yoghurt and - here’s the best part - enjoy our very own Nigerian menus, with just the touch of a button!!! How amazing is that? Did we hear you say wow?! This is real quick and easy cooking for modern living!

Jail break in Kogi, 144 freed, 1 inmate killed, 12 re-arrested

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members yesterday night November 2nd attacked Koton-Karfi federal prison in Kogi state, freeing 144 inmates. One inmate was reportedly killed during the prison break.

The Koton-Karfi prison authorities later said 12 inmates that escaped during the jail break have been re-arrested. 

Singer Janet Jackson looks different these days

Janet Jackson still looks beautiful at 48...but there are reports that she recently got a facelift and a nose job. Her face has no wrinkles and her nose (middle pic) looks... She was spotted at a Vogue fashion event this past Friday October 31st in Dubai.

Bomb explosion rocks Yobe today, scores feared dead

Many were killed today November 3rd after a suicide bomber detonated a bomb targeted at members of the Shiite group, the Islamic Brotherhood of Nigeria, who were on procession at Faydia Islamic School located near the old market in Pokiskum, Yobe state. Reports say the Muslim faithfuls were celebrating Ashura day, which is the new month of the Islamic Calendar, when the bomb went off. The bomber was among the worshipers when the bomb went off.

Security operatives have since condoned off the scene of the incident. Details later...

Kanye and Kim expecting baby number two?

According to Mediatakeout.com, Kim and Kanye are expecting baby 2. The couple stepped out at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in LA on Saturday Nov. 1st and Kim seemed to have a tiny bump. MTO says it's because she's pregnant again. Their report below...

"We just got one of the biggest news story of the year. Kim Kardashian's pregnant again. This ain't rumor either, it's fact. 100% certified!

MediaTakeOut.com spoke with a producer of Kim's Keeping Up With The Kardashian's show - and they're scripting an episode where Kim announces to her family, that she and Kanye are having a baby. Expect to see Kim and Kanye together a whole lot in coming weeks. Cause we're told that Kanye is the "happiest man in the world."

52yr old woman arrested for allegedly operating baby factory in Imo state

Officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, NSCDC, Imo state command have arrested a 52 year old woman, Mrs Esther Akunmadu (pictured above), for allegedly operating a baby factory in the Umutueke community in Imo state.

Parading her before newsmen, the state NSCDC deputy commandant, Ade Micheal, said the woman was arrested following a tip off from members of the community,  a claim the accused woman denied

Toke Makinwa stuns in new pictures as she turns 30

TV/Radio personality Toke Makinwa turns 30 today November 3rd and released these beautiful new photos to celebrate the special day. Happy birthday to her! See more photos after the cut...

Photo: Bar man stabbed in Lagos for starring at customer's girlfriend

A barman, Simeon Tenebe, who works in a hotel around Ojodu, Lagos was badly injured ‎during an unprovoked attack by a customer who stabbed him with a bottle because he was allegedly starring at the customer and his girlfriend who he came to drink with.

According to Punch, Kelvin Friday and his girlfriend, were hanging out in the hotel around 6pm on October 21, when it happened. The victim, claimed he was thinking about something he had discussed with his sister earlier in the day when the customer came up to him, saying that he was rudely starring at them and smashed his head with the bottle of beer he was drinking...

Army detains 5 military commanders for abandoning Mubi to Boko Haram

Five military commanders have been detained by the army after they abandoned, withdrew from Mubi, Mararaba, Michika, Madagali, and Vimtim communities when Boko Haram men attacked the areas last week, allowing the insurgents to take over some areas.

Some soldiers were also detained. According to Sahara Reporters, the military commanders are being detained at the military police guard room at the 23 Brigade HQ, in Yola, Adamawa state. (pic above, fleeing Nigerian soldiers spotted in Song, Adamawa state)

Photos: Actor Desmond Elliot donates to widows via his foundation

Actor turned politician Desmond Elliot yesterday November 2nd donated numerous gifts including gas cookers, bags of rice, cartons of indomie to widows via his Desmond Elliot Foundation outreach programme for the widowed. Legendary Nigerian footballer, Kanu Nwankwo was there to support Desmond at the Gbaja, Surulere venue. Photo of some of his donation after the cut...

Governor Danbaba Suntai heads to UK for further treatment

Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State who has been sick for a while, is returning to the UK for further medical treatment today, a few weeks after he returned from treatment in the UK.

Governor Suntai was involved in a plane crash near Yola Airport in Adamawa State in October 2012, in which he was the pilot. Since then he's been in and out of hospitals in Germany, US and the UK.

Chief Press Secretary to the acting governor, Kefas Sule, confirmed last night that the state govt had made all necessary arrangements for Suntai’s return for medication.

“I can confirm to you that governor Suntai would be returning to London for further medication and the state government is footing the bill for the trip which includes a chartered flight to the UK”, he said.

Photo: IBB returns from Germany after two months

Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), who left Nigeria on Sept. 6, arrived the country yesterday November 1st after undergoing surgery in a German hospital.

IBB arrived at the Minna airport by 2.50 pm in a chartered flight and was received by Mohammed and Halima, his children, as well as some government officials, his close friends and associates. He was dressed in blue kaftan with gray stripes, left the airport for his hilltop house, Minna in a BMW car and arrived at 3:15 pm into the waiting hands of four of his grand children.

She believed in me when others didn't - Skales gushes over new babe

After his Namibian love broke his heart and made fun of him with her friends on twitter, Skales found love again. Met his current girlfriend who just turned 21, when his contract with EME was just coming to an end and he was facing challenges. Now, his challenges are behind him and being the good boyfriend he is, he took to social media to mark her birthday in the most special way... See it after the cut...

$9.3m arms deal was ochestrated to tarnish his image - Oritsejafor's wife

Wife of the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and founder of the Word of Life Bible Church, Pastor (Mrs) Helen Oritsejafor, opened up to the Nigerian Tribune on the $9.3m arms deal scandal.

I was really surprised. I didn’t even know anything about it. I didn’t even know our plane was out of the country, because we leased it out to a company in Abuja so that we would be able to utilise whatever comes out of the deal for the maintenance of the plane, because it is quite expensive. So we didn’t know. Even though we read and heard some comments some people made concerning it, unknown to us that our plane was actually involved. In all honesty, by the time we got to know that it was Papa’s plane, we knew that the enemies were trying to play some pranks. It is natural, because he is a symbol of Christianity in Nigeria. The only thing is I wasn’t expecting people to get really dirty as they did.

Davido reflects on being rich at 22

Nice one!

Boko Haram reportedly kills scores of Christians in Adamawa state

According to Sahara Reporters, Boko Haram men launched a fresh attack on Sabon Gari, a village in Adamawa state which is predominantly inhabited by Christians, in the early hours of today. Residents of the village which is on the border of Borno and Adamawa state, said several members of their community were slaughtered by the sect members as they were heading to church this morning.