New music: Cynthia Morgan - Popori

Listen to Northside Inc First Lady Cynthia Morgan's new single Popori below...

Photos: Abuja High Court reportedly frees alleged Nyanya bomber

A Federal High court sitting in Abuja has freed Aminu Oguche, the suspected mastermind of the Nyanya bomb blast which killed about 70 people in April.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the court in it's ruling, dismissed the two counts terrorism charges brought against him and freed him based on lack of diligent prosecution by the state.

Aminu escaped to Sudan after allegedly coordinating the attack. He was apprehend and repatriated to Nigeria in July. See more photos of him in court today after the cut...

Federal government bans the use of phones in Nigerian prisons

Following the recent jailbreak attempt in some Nigerian prisons in recent times, the Federal government today banned the use of phones by both prisoners and prison officials within the prison premises.

The ban was pronounced by Minister of Interior Affairs, Abba Moro while speaking with some senior prison officials in Abuja.

"I have visited some prisons in other countries as the Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Nobody, no matter how highly placed you are, you don’t come to prison with your phones, not even the minister of Interior as the supervising minister over the prisons. So, why are you an exception?. Henceforth, no matter who you are including myself, nobody goes into prison with telephones."

Photos: Pres. Goodluck Jonathan vists Chadian President, Idriss Deby

President Goodluck Jonathan pictured with Chadian President, Idriss Deby in Ndjamena, Chad today November 24th. See more pics after the cut...

Muslim body questions Jewish symbol on new N100 note

A Muslim body, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has released a statement expressing concern over what it termed a Jewish symbol on Nigeria’s new N100 note which was unveiled recently.

The Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in the statement issued yesterday November 23rd, alleged the insertion of a Jewish symbol into the new currency, demanding explanation from the Federal Government. See the statement after the cut...

Boko Haram members disguised as traders attack market in Borno state, many killed

Many market men and women are feared dead after Boko Haram militants disguised as traders attacked a market in Damasak town in the Mobar Local government area of Borno state this morning.

According to reports, the sect members arrived the fishing and farming community around 11am, moved into the middle of the market and opened fire on unsuspecting buyers and sellers. Details later

PDP chairman still lamenting about insults he gets on twitter

 Lol. See more tweets after the cut...

I have not slept with another woman since I got married in 2007 - Kenneth Okonkwo

Actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, in an interview with City People magazine this week said since he got married to his wife Ifeoma in 2007, he has been 100% faithful

"Since I got married, I have not had a carnal knowledge of any other lady but I have been very close to it, been tempted but Jesus has been helping me, it has not happened" He said.

New video: Oritse Femi ft D'banj - Double Wahala part 2

Oritse Femi's brand new video 'Double Wahala Part 2' ft the Kokomaster Dbanj, shot on location in LA, directed by Mr Moe Musa. Enjoy...

Comedienne Helen Paul gives birth to baby boy

Popular comedienne, TV and radio host, Helen Paul welcomed her second child - a baby boy - this morning November 24th. Helen and husband Femi Bamisile who got married in 2010 already have a 3 year old son. Big congrats to them...

"I started the trend of actors and entertainers going into politics"- RMD

Actor and Commissioner for Culture in Delta state, Richard Mofe Damijo, says he started the trend of actors and entertainers venturing into politics. RMD said this when asked how he felt to be invited to serve as commissioner by the Delta state governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan...

"It's humbling. I mean, I couldn't have asked for a better thing. It's just humbling and I am glad that he made the call because today, I have started a trend. Every other actor or entertainment person is going into politics. Somebody saw me at the airport the other day and said na you cause all dis wahala o, all your colleagues want to be like you.  But my prayer is that all of them will be bigger than what I have done" - he told Yes! magazine

Red carpet pics from the 2014 American Music Awards + list of winners

The 2014 American Music Awards held in Los Angeles last night Sunday November 23rd and celebs came out in style. See the red carpet pics and full list of winners after the cut...

Pics: Model reportedly had two ribs removed to get an hourglass shape

A popular Miami video model and stripper named Estrella reportedly had two of her ribs removed to get the perfect hourglass shape.

MTO reports that she flew to South America to have her bottom two ribs removed. The controversial procedure is banned in the US (except for health reasons) because of how dangerous it is. It also has an extensive recovery time of up to 6 months sometimes. See more pics after the cut...

Actress Stephanie Linus addresses allegations against her older brother

The actress has released a statement addressing the rape allegations against her older brother, Daniel Okereke, who was arrested for allegedly raping a UNILAG student named Arinola (read here). Like any right thinking woman, Stephanie is devastated by this. See her statement below..

"Rape is Rape, Regardless of Who the Face of the Accused is” - Stephanie Linus

I am distraught and devastated to hear of the recent allegation of rape brought against a relative of mine, Daniel Okereke (my brother).

While it is a very difficult time for me, and my family; I feel the need to make clear my position, lest there be any doubt. Rape is rape, regardless of who the face of the accused is.

Photos: See what this lady wore to the American Music Awards

TV personality Bleona Qereti dressed this way to the American Music Awards last night.

Queen Latifah writes open letter to herself after her show is cancelled

The Queen Latifah Show has been canceled and they say lackluster ratings doomed the daytime talk show. Confirming the cancellation, Queen Latifah wrote an open letter to herself on Facebook.

Anita Okoye shares adorable family photos...

 Anita Okoye with her husband Paul and son, Andre...

Photo: US singer Mario, Chaka Demus and Pliers are in Lagos

US singer Mario, Jamaican Ragga/Reggae legends Chaka Demus & Pliers, Freddie Williams and Cameo are in the Lagos for the Corporate Elite event happening tonight. The organizers of the event hosted the international artistes to a lavish dinner last night at the Eko Hotel poolside and later moved them to Fuse Lounge for the pre-party. See the pics after the cut...

Is there a record Lionel Messi hasn't broken? See for yourself

Image courtesy BBC Sports

See what a Cameroonian journalist is tweeting about arms & Boko Haram

Cameroonian investigative journalist, Bisong Etahoben, tweeted yesterday that a close confidant of Chadian President Idriss Derby, Mahamat Gnoti was arrested on Nov. 17th on the Chadian-Sudan border with arms meant for Boko Haram.

Gnoti then claimed that he was sent to procure the arms and deliver it to people in Nigeria by Chadian president himself, Idris Derby. Derby is the same person who tried to negotiate the release of Chibok girls with Boko Haram on behalf of the Nigerian government. See more tweets after the cut...

Pregnant woman caught having sex with partner in hospital bed while waiting for baby to be induced

A heavily pregnant woman and her partner were caught having sex in a hospital bed in the UK while waiting to have their baby induced, Daily Mail reports

The mother and father were discovered by a cleaner who heard moaning coming from a private room on the maternity ward.

The worker told hospital bosses what she had found but was informed there are no rules against having sex on the ward at St Michael's Hospital, in Bristol. (picture above)

75 year old man arrested in Oyo state for impregnating 13 year old girl

Even though the girl, allegedly consented, the 75-year-old man who claims he wants to marry her, has been arrested and is about to be charged to court. Below is how Tribune reported it

Most of the teeth of the 75-year-old man are missing but Pa Muse Alabi is still going strong in meat consumption – both animal and human.

He is not a cannibal, he is simply a lady’s man and goes for young or old, single or married. However, he has bitten more than he could chew as he is currently at the State Criminal Investigation Department of the Oyo State Police Command, where the anti-social behaviour unit is investigating a case of defilement of a 13-year-old girl allegedly committed by the old man, and which has resulted in pregnancy

Photo: Paul and Anita Okoye enjoy manicure/pedicure date

Aww...nice!

Tiwa Savage and Teebillz celebrate one year wedding anniversary

Their traditional wedding held on Nov. 23rd 2013. Wishing them happy Anniversary.

Pic: See what singer K Michelle let an artist do to her body...

Singer and reality star K Michelle let popular artist, Poncho, to paint her naked body - with Egyptian art. Poncho shared this photo on instagram and promised to release final photos when the work is done!

Islamic Shebab extremists kill 28 Christians on Kenyan bus after asking passengers to prove they're muslims

28 Christians were killed yesterday morning Nov. 22nd after Islamic Shebab extremists ambushed a bus in Kenya as it headed for Nairobi from Mandera, a town close to Somalia.

According to reports, the heavily armed extremists separated the Muslims from the Christians by asking them to recite verses from the Qu'ran. Then they ordered the Muslims to get off the bus and then shot the Christians point blank in the head before escaping back to Somalia.

A Spokesman for Shebab later said the 28 travelers were killed in retaliation for a raid on mosques in  Mombasa, Kenya last week.

Photo: Atiku Abubakar meets mother of late president Umaru Yar'Adua

He shared the photo on twitter...

Check out the body on Kenyan model, Corazon Kwamboka

Corazon Kwanboka is one of Kenya’s most curvaceous model and socialite. See more pics of her after the cut..

Photos: Damilola Adegbite and Chris Attoh christen new-born son, Brian

Engaged couple actors Damilola Adegbite and Chris Attoh Christen their 2 months old son, Brian, in Accra, Ghana. Dami recently returned home to Ghana with the baby after being in New York for months to give birth.

IG of Police denies arrest order on Aminu Tambuwal

Below is a statement from the police...

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba CFR, NPOM, NPM, mni, has denied issuing any arrest order on any particular person involved in the attack on Policemen, or the disturbance of public peace, at the premises of the National Assembly, Abuja on Thursday, 20 November, 2014. Rather, it lies with the investigating Police Officers to determine who to invite, quiz and prosecute as the case may be.