Bomb explosion reported in Kano this evening

According to eyewitnesses who are talking about it on Twitter, a bomb exploded at a fuel station in Hotoro along Maiduguri road in Kano this evening. An eye witness said he saw the bodies of at least 4 staff of the filling station. Many more people are feared dead though. Update later...

Photo: Actress Ini Edo shows off her parents on instagram

Photo taken today at Ini Edo's younger sister's wedding. Beautiful mum!

Boko Haram reportedly capture Chibok community

According to a breaking news report by AFP, Boko Haram men have captured Chibok community. A serving senator from Borno state and a resident Pastor confirmed the development to AFP.
"Chibok was taken by Boko Haram. They are in control," said Enoch Mark, a Christian pastor whose daughter and niece are among the 219 teenagers still being held.
Borno Senator, Ali Ndume told AFP that the militants attacked at about 4pm on Thursday, destroying communications masts and forcing residents to flee.

Pics: Kim Kardashian steps out in plunging crop top to sister's event in LA

Kim K looked lovely in a plunging midriff baring crop top and matching trousers as she attended her sister, Kylie Jenner's event promoting her new hair extension line called Kylie Hair Kouture in West Hollywood yesterday. See more pics after the cut...

Military confirms three dead in yesterday's helicopter crash in Yola

The Nigeria military has released a statement confirming the crash of its patrol helicopter yesterday night in Yola and also revealed that three crew members aboard the helicopter died in the crash. Find the statement below

"At about 2200hours yesterday 13 November 2014, a ground attack helicopter on an armed patrol crashed around the Federal University of Technology Yola, Adamawa State. The crew of 3 was lost in the ill-fated accident. Rescue party worked throughout the night to preserve the wreckage of the aircraft and scene of the accident for proper investigation to be carried out. Further details would be made known later."

Nigerian couple jailed in the UK for human trafficking and money laundering

Nigerian couple Lizzy Idahosa, 24 and Jackson Omoruyi, 41, have been sentenced to prison in the UK. Lizzy got 8 years behind bars for sex trafficking and Jackson got 2 years for money laundering.

The mother of one, who is currently heavily pregnant with Jackson's second baby, was found guilty of trafficking women to and around the UK as well as inciting prostitution and money laundering.

Her partner Jackson, charged £50,000 for travel from Nigeria and false documents from the ladies they brought and made them work in brothels where they had sex with 7 or 8 men a day to pay their debts.

Many killed as Boko Haram attack Chibok again

Boko Haram reportedly launched an attack on Chibok community in Borno state yesterday night November 14th killing several people.

Some residents of the village who spoke with Sahara Reporters said that the sect members shot several people dead and injured many before heading to the village square to announce that they have taking over the town as one of their caliphates.

Photos: Islamic terror group ISIS announces its own currency

Islamic terror group ISIS is planning to mint its own currency in gold, silver and copper: two gold, three silver and two copper.

Its aim is to stay away from the "tyrant's financial system," ISIS said in a statement broadcast on CNN last night. The group also said another statement will be out soon to explain the new currency's exchange rate, and where it can be found.

Local vigilante ‘recapture’ Mubi town, drive Boko Haram out

There are reports that members of the Civilian JTF, a local vigilante in Adamawa state have "recaptured" Mubi town from Boko Haram members after they launched a daring night time attack between November 12th and yesterday Nov 13th, defeating the insurgents and driving them out of town.
Confirming the development to Premium Times, the director of press to the Adamawa Governor, Phineas Elisha, said the synergy between the vigilante group and the Nigerian military helped to chase the insurgents out of the town which they captured two weeks ago

Nuhu Ribadu's abducted younger brother regains freedom

Five days after he was abducted by unknown gunmen at his farm in Adamawa state, Hon Sani Ribadu, the younger brother of former EFCC Chairman, Nuhu Ribadu has regained his freedom. According to a family source, he returned unhurt. It is however not clear whether any ransom was paid for his release.

Miley Cyrus and Patrick Schwarzenegger confirm relationship with a public kiss

Patrick Schwarzenegger is the first son of action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver and he's gorgeous. There were reports that Miley was dating Patrick after they were spotted out on several dates in LA but nothing was confirmed until yesterday when the two locked lips in full view of spectators during a football game yesterday at the LA Memorial Coliseum. Patrick is 21, Miley will soon turn 22 and she looks smitten. See more photos after the cut...

All is not well with Nigeria - Catholic Bishops say as they meet with Pres. Jonathan

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, a body of Nigerian priest, paid a visit to Pres. Jonathan yesterday at the State House to express concern over increasing attacks by Boko Haram members in the North East.

The groups president and Archbishop of Jos diocese, Bishop Ignatius Kaigama, who spoke with newsmen after their closed door meeting with President Jonathan, said they were at the state house to talk about lack of security in Nigeria and find out what the government is doing about it...

Another military helicopter crashes in Yola, Adamawa state

Another military helicopter crashed last night between Girei and Modibbo near the Federal University of Technology Yola, Adamawa state. Eye witnesses said the helicopter stopped abruptly midair while flying then crashed into a ball of fire. The Nigerian military are yet to say anything about the crash

Singer Omawumi stuns in new photos

 Pictures from a photo shoot she did yesterday. She's flawless! See another photo after the cut...

Mercy Johnson releases family photos with husband, daughter and new born son

Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie just released new family photos with her husband, daughter Purity and one month old son, Henry. See the cute photos after the cut...

Photos: Super Eagles players arrive in Congo ahead of tomorrow's match

Super Eagles players arrived Point Noire airport in Congo early this morning November 13th on a chartered Discovery-Air plane led by NFF President Amaju Pinnick. The footballers are in the country to play against their Congolese counterpart in the AFCON qualifying match which will hold tomorrow. See more photos after the cut...

Check out the interior of Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami's customized bulletproof Recreational Vehicle

Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami just got himself a customized bulletproof Recreational Vehicle, RV. See more photos after the cut...

CAF picks Equitorial Guinea as new host of AFCON 2015

The Confederation of African Football has announced Equatorial Guinea as the new host of the Africa Cup of Nations 2015 following the decision of the football body to drop Morocco 3 days ago.

CAF dropped Morocco as host of the football tournament on Tuesday November 11th following the nations request for postponement of the tournament in their country over Ebola fears.

A statement released by CAF this afternoon says the dates for the tournament will remain from Jan. 17-February 8 2015 and that four cities will be used for the tournament: Malabo, Bata, Mongomo and Ebebiyin. Find the full statement by CAF after the cut...

Photos: Ashanti wows in blue bandage dress

The singer looked hot in a tight blue bandage dress as she made an appearance on The View two days ago...

Check out Chris Brown's weird neck tattoo

Strange symbol! He shared the photo (on the right) on his instagram page today. Left is what is neck used to look like. See up-close photo after the cut...

Yemi Alade and Harrysong cover November Issue of The Redsheet mag

Better pikin crooner and singer Yemi Alade cover November edition of The Redsheet Magazine. See more photos after the cut...

Photo: Mikel Obi and his Russian girlfriend loved up in new photo

Awww...sweet!

Graphic photo: Trader kills man for "under-pricing" his goods in Lagos

A trader at Alaba International Market Ojo, Lawrence Ikonne has been arrested for allegedly killing a buyer, Isa Yaya over the price of his secondhand air conditioner.

According to reports, the incident happened at Ikonne’s house at Afromedia Estate, Okokomaiko, Lagos where Ikonne had invited Yaya to. When they got to the house, the two of them went inside a room to bring out the air conditioner, and then they started haggling over the price. Yaya allegedly insisted on buying the air conditioner below N5, 000- a price which did not go down well with Ikonne. It resulted into a fight and Ikonne allegedly hit Yaya with a plank resulting in his death...

Hunters kill over 75 Boko Haram men, recapture Maiha town in Adamawa State

According to reports, about 75 Boko Haram men were killed this week by local hunters in Maiha town, which is about 25km from Mubi town in Adamawa State.

The hunters also recaptured their town which was captured by the insurgents this past Monday. The local hunters, armed with rifles, machetes, bows & arrows, ambushed the insurgents as they came to fight with the Nigerian military in their town and killed as many of them as they could.

"The snobs can all kiss Kim's butt" - Piers Morgan writes in support of Kim

Kim Kardashian may have been criticized by half the world for posing completely nude for Paper magazine, but there's someone who has her back and has written a piece to support her. British journalist, TV host and Editor-at-Large of MailOnline, Piers Morgan says all Kim 'haters' can kiss her ass because she has done nothing wrong. See what he wrote, which was first published on UK Daily Mail, below

The tweet crashed into my feed like a teasing tornado. ‘You can’t un-see this: Kim Kardashian shows off her famous backside,’ it read.

For once, the tease more than lived up to its promise. As with Man landing on the Moon, Mandela walking free from his prison cell, and Derek Jeter’s winning hit in his last game at Yankee Stadium - it was a photograph that will be forever etched in the memory.

Speaker Aminu Tambuwal joins presidential race

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, who recently joined APC, has joined the 2015 presidential race. According to reports, he picked up his presidential nomination and expression of interest forms this past Monday November 10th.

He joins former Head of State Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, former VP Atiku Abubakar, Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and the Publisher of Leadership newspapers, Sam Nda-Isaiah, in the APC presidential race.

Youtube sensation Betty Butt from Twerk Team shot dead in Atlanta

Betty Butt, one of the original members of the popular Twerk team group, has died. The beautiful Youtube sensation who was popular for her twerking skills was shot dead yesterday November 12th inside her apartment complex in Atlanta.

According to police reports, Betty and her boyfriend were walking to her house when three men approached them and shot them both at point. The unnamed boyfriend survived but Betty died immediately from a gun shot wound to the head. The Police are investing the murder.

Boko Haram: Nasir El-Rufai mocks Pres. Jonathan with cartoon

Hehe. The former minister mocked the Federal Government's handling of the Boko Haram crisis with this cartoon he posted on Twitter...

2face Idibia celebrates wife as she turns 30 today

 Happy birthday to Annie..

Khloe, her big butt and other Kardashians attend Kourtney's baby shower

Khloe Kardashian wore this lovely tight-fitting outfit that accentuated her butt to her sister Kourtney Kardashian's baby shower brunch at a fancy restaurant in LA yesterday. Other Kardashians were also at the family brunch. See the pics after the cut...