My only regret is not winning African footballer of the year - Okocha

When asked about any regret as a footballer, legendary footballer Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha said;

"If I have any regret that would be not winning The African Footballer of the Year. But then, I don't think I was meant to because I gave my best, but at the end, it wasn't good enough. However, I had a fantastic playing career"

When asked why no other footballer has been able to fill the vacuum of the No.10 position he left behind, Okocha replied;

"I don't want to sound arrogant but the truth it that there is something special about me. Sometimes, you have special players in a squad, when you lose them, it will take like five to ten years to get another set of such players. Not that the people trying to fill the vacuum are not good, they are great in their own way, but they are not just special. With time, Nigeria will get the special one that will fill the vacuum I left" He told Encomium

Another military helicopter crashes near FUT in Yola, Adamawa State

According to Sahara Reporters, another military helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Airforce crashed in Damare, near the Federal University of Technology in Yola, Adamawa State, around the same spot where the last helicopter crashed on November 14th. The military is yet to say anything about the crash and no word yet if there are casualties. Details later

Pics: Marc Anthony can't take his eyes and mouth off new wife

Marc Anthony has gotten married 3 times in the last 14 years... to beautiful women. First to Miss Universe Dayanara Torres, then to Jennifer Lopez and  now to beautiful Venezuelan model Shannon de Lima, who at 26 is 20 years younger than Marc.

The couple who got married on November 12th in Dominican Republic made their red carpet debut as newlyweds at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas last night and throughout, Marc couldn't stop touching or kissing his wife. See more photos after the cut...

Supreme Court reinstates impeached Taraba state Deputy governor

Former Deputy Governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Sanni Danladi, who was impeached by the state House of Assembly in October 2012 under questionable circumstances has been reinstated as the new governor of the state by the Supreme court of Nigeria. Alhaji Danladi served as the deputy governor of the state under Dambaba Suntai who is now very ill.
Delivering its judgement today, the Supreme Court led by Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, ruled that the impeachment panel set up by the House of Assembly to investigate all the allegations leveled against Danladi did not give him fair hearing as he was not given any opportunity to speak for himself during any of the panels proceedings.

See the full text of Oshiomhole's statement that got Ayo Fayose mad

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Peter Okhiria, Governor Adams Oshiomhole said;

“We find it utterly laughable and as the height of political childishness for the Ekiti State Governor to hide behind his media aides and seek to drag the name of the Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, into his crude gangster tactics which he has re-introduced into Ekiti politics less than two months after assuming office.

“If the Ekiti Governor is too lazy to read and too politically illiterate to know what is happening in Edo State House of Assembly, we expected his psychedelic media aides to simply shut their loud mouths rather than behave like capering neophytes." 

Iggy Azalea responds to Eminem's rape threat

Rapper Iggy Azalea took to twitter yesterday to respond to Eminem's explicit rape lyrics in his new song Vegas. See more tweets after the cut...

Actress Tonto Dikeh gives her stylist N500k for the weekend

Celebrity stylist, Jeremiah Ogbodo posted this bundle of money on instagram claiming the actress gave it to him just for weekend enjoyment...

Nike Oshinowo explains why she started a late night TV talk-show

The ex-beauty queen, 47, recently unveiled her show, Late Night with Nike Oshinowo, which will feature interviews with politicians, celebs etc, set to premiere next week. Nike explains the reason behind the show...

"I like TV. I like watching precisely the kind of show that I am doing now. I want one show which gives me everything from current affairs to the happening music, movies as well as stars that are doing well like Genevieve, Omotola, while at the same time watching conversations with politicians, business leaders without having to change the channel - LNWNO is that show. I have a sense of humour. I also have a strong opinion which will be seen on the show. Nigerians will get to see that Niko Oshinowo is a well rounded human being and I have political views" Nike tells Encomium magazine

Fayose to Adams Oshiomhole: "Go and Die" Governor should keep shut

Don't know exactly what's going on between these two governors - Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state and Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State. Yesterday Governor Oshiomole blasted Governor Fayose saying;

"If the Ekiti Governor is too lazy to read and too politically illiterate to know what is happening in Edo State House of Assembly, we expected his psychedelic media aides to simply shut their loud mouths rather than behave like capering neophytes."

Governor Fayose has replied Oshiomhole via his Special Assistant on New Media. See the press statement after the cut...

Photos: Lawmaker takes a break after jumping fence

Hon. Kawu Sumaila pictured right taking a break after jumping the fence at the Assembly ground yesterday. He was also the one who charged at David Mark asking him to leave the chambers during yesterday's commotion. He later took off his suit to rest after all the running around, looking quite exhausted.

Throwback photo of Ini Edo, Uche Jombo, Dakore, Monalisa, Chioma and Kate Henshaw

From left to right; Ini Edo, Chioma Akpotha, Uche Jombo, Monalis Chinda, Dakore Akande, Benita Nzeribe and Kate Henshaw on set of Games Men Play in 2006.

Boko Haram kills 45 in fresh attacks in Borno

No fewer than 45 people were killed by Boko Haram members in an attack on Azaya Kura village in the Mafa local government area of Borno state on Wednesday November 19th.

According to residents of the village who fled to Maiduguri the state capital for safety, the sect members arrived their village at about 12noon on motorcycles, shooting anyone in sight

“So far, 45 men have been killed and there are others that died in the bushes as a result of bleeding from bullet wounds,” said one resident

Brymo takes a swipe at Flavour's 1 million album sales report

It was earlier reported that Flavour's new album Thankful sold over #1million copies in the first five days of its release, this is according to the marketer of the album, Obaino Music...and they showed receipts! But it looks like singer Brymo doesn't believe it. He just took a swipe at the report...and then later apologized. See his tweets after the cut...

Video: How Tambuwal and his aides forced their way into the National Assembly

Watch how the lawmakers jump the fence...

Beyonce's new song "Ring Off" ignites Jay Z cheating rumours

For months the media hasn't talked about that Jay Z cheating rumours or that the couple were separating but a new Beyonce song from her upcoming album that leaked yesterday titled Ring Off, has the media talking again. In the leaked 30-seconds snippet, Beyonce sings;

'In the mirror you would stare/ And say a prayer/ Like, ''I wish he said I'm beautiful/ I wish it didn't hurt at all. I don't know how I got here/ Once I was the one that had it all.'

'Until you had enough then you took that ring off/ You took that ring off/ So tired of the lies and trying and fighting and crying/ You took that ring off/ Ooh now the fun begins!'

Angela Simmons shades ex Bow Wow after he announces wedding date

Yesterday rapper and 106 & Park host Shad Moss aka Bow Wow, 27, announced his wedding date to 'Love & Hip Hop New York' star, Erica Mena, (who rumours say has slept with over 200 men) and immediately after the post, Bow Wow's ex, Angela Simmons (they dated off/on for years) shared a not so random cryptic post about losing people who don't deserve to be in your life.

And then comedian Tony Rock out-rightly called Erica a whore on Twitter. See his tweet after the cut...

Nigeria police explain why they invaded the National Assembly

The Nigeria Police have released a statement explaining why they sent police officers to the National Assembly this morning, preventing Aminu Tambuwal and other lawmakers from gaining access into the Assembly ground. Find the statement below...

Following an intelligence report of a likely invasion of the House of Representatives by hoodlums and thugs, the Nigeria Police Force promptly deployed its personnel to the premises to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

Consequently, the Police condoned the area and began screening of all members and visitors alike.

Vincent Enyeama thankful despite AFCON fail, says they will get back up

 He shared the message on instagram this afternoon...

Photos: Bayelsa governor presents huge birthday card to Pres. Jonathan

Bayelsa state governor Seriake Dickson pictured above presenting a birthday card to President Jonathan on behalf of the government and people of Bayelsa at the State House this morning. See another photo after the cut...

Senate Pres. David Mark shuts down Nat'l Assembly till November 25th

Senate President, David Mark has ordered the shut down of the National Assembly till Tuesday next week, November 25th, following this morning's chaos in which the Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal, and other lawmakers were allegedly teargassed and prevented from entering the Assembly complex. Mark announced this moments ago at the Senate plenary session.

The IG of police has also been ordered to appear before the House to explain what happened today. Meanwhile the House of Reps have adjourned till December 3rd.

Spain's richest duchess and world's most titled person dies aged 88

The duchess of Alba, Spain's most titled aristocrat who is a descendant of Churchill and King James II, & the world's most titled person according to Guinness Book of Records (she had more titles recognized by an existing government than any other noble in the world), has died at the age of 88.

Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, who is worth about $2billion, died today November 20th at her Duenas Palace residence in Seville from pneumonia. The Duchess had

The three-times married mother of 6 became popular worldwide after plastic surgery dramatically changed her look. She was survived by her last husband, her six children, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren...

Update on Nat'l assembly chaos: Speaker finally gains access into House

Speaker of the House of Reps Aminu Tambuwal finally gained access into the House Chamber. There was chaos outside the Assembly complex this morning as police tried to prevent him and other lawmakers from entering the complex. Some had to scale the gates after all entry points were sealed off leaving only one open where many were thoroughly frisked and some turned back. There are allegations that most of the lawmakers turned back were from the APC. The police at some point even fired teargas and some lawmakers reportedly fainted.

Tambuwal, who had been prevented from driving through the second gate after passing through the first gate of the Assembly complex was smuggled into the Chamber by loyalists who overpowered security operatives at the second and third gate. The House later commenced executive session.

See pics and account of what happened by Tambuwal's media adviser after the cut...

Pics: Patience Jonathan all smiles as she receives her National I.D card

First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan pictured all smiles as she received her National Electronic Identity Card in Abuja, yesterday November 19th.

Flavour sells 1 million copies of new album in five days...with no hype

Current high life king Flavour released a new album on November 14th, without any hype or promo, and he's already sold 1 million copies. According to the guys at Obaino Music, who are marketing the 21-track album titled Thankful, by yesterday November 19th...they had sold out the first one million copies, and they said by Flavour's standard, that's not even much! They started selling from the East where Flavour is incredibly popular, a source said.

The new album features M.I, Phyno, Wande Coal and Chidinma.

Eminem threatens to rape Iggy Azalea in his song "Scream! I love it"

In his new song titled, Vegas, the 42 year old rapper graphically depicts dragging Australian rapper Iggy Azalea by his Humvee and then raping her.

In the song which was premiered on iTunes yesterday Wednesday Nov 19th, Eminem spits;

'B****, shut the f*** up and get in my car. And suck my f***ing d*** while I take a s***.

'And I think with my d*** so come blow my mind. And it tastes like humble pie. So swallow my pride, you're lucky just to follow my ride,'

'If I let you run alongside the Humvee. Unless you're Nicki, grab you by the wrist, let's ski. So what's it gon' be? Put that s*** away Iggy. You don't wanna blow that rape whistle on me. Scream! I love it. 'Fore I get lost with the gettin' off.'

Photos from President Jonathan's 57th birthday thanksgiving at the Villa

Pres. Jonathan with friends and family after a special prayer session to mark his 57th birthday at the State House this morning November 20th. See more photos when you continue...

Pics: Heavy SSS presence at National Assembly, lawmakers scale fence into complex

There have been heavy police and SSS presence at the National Assembly in Abuja as the House of Reps reconvene today to discuss the proposed state of Emergency extension in Yobe, Adamawa and Borno state. Some people are saying that the security operatives are there to deny the Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, access into the complex. A lot of other lawmakers were also denied access into the complex. Some of them are pictured scaling the locked gates to enter the complex. A Rep member shared these photos on his Facebook page to let people know what's going on. See more pics after the cut...

Ex beauty queen, Rukayat Arewa survives ghastly car accident

MBGN 2013 Miss Charismatic and Miss Ogun 2013, Rukayat Arewa took to her instagram page to talk about how she survived a ghastly car accident on Monday November 17th. Find what she wrote after the cut...

American Embassy ruins Blessing Okagbare's honeymoon by refusing to give her new husband visa

The US embassy in Abuja has ruined the planned honeymoon of Nigerian Athlete Blessing Okagbare after they refused to grant her new husband, Igho Otegheri, visa to travel to the US with her.

The couple had planned to travel to LA where the sprint queen is based but the US embassy refused to grant visa to Igho, leaving Blessing distraught. Blessing tells Vanguard

"I feel so bad that America Embassy would turn down the visa request by my husband to travel with me to Los Angeles. I have resumed training for the season and I have to go back to my base with my husband so that I can concentrate.

“I have sent copies of my documents, including my Resident Permit in Los Angeles to them so as to facilitate my husband’s traveling with me to the States, but they refused.

Happy birthday to President Goodluck Jonathan

It's president Jonathan 57th birthday today Nov. 20th, so let's celebrate him. Happy birthday to  GEJ!