Overland airplane from Abuja crash-lands in Ilorin

An Overland plane carrying 59 passengers and 4 crew members crash landed this evening Saturday November 29th in Ilorin, Kwara state. The plane, coming from Abuja, was said to have overshot the runway after it landed.

Below is a statement from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, about the incident

"An Overland flight 1186, an ATR 72 aircraft with Registration number 5N-BPG from Abuja airport to Ilorin, carrying fifty nine passengers and four crew members,veered off the runway at low speed after a normal landing at the Ilorin Airport. The incident which occurred today Saturday, November 29, at 4.45pm, has no casualty recorded. However, the Accident and Prevention Bureau in conjunction with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has begun an investigation into the cause of the incident. The authority wishes to use this medium to reassure Nigerians that safety of the traveling public is still paramount and cannot be compromised.” the statement read...

Photos: Meet the world's largest family...with 181 members

Ziona Chana has 39 wives, 94 children, 14 daughters-in-law and 33 grandchildren. They all live with him in his hotel-like 100-room, four-story house perched among the hills of Baktwang village in the Indian state of Mizoram.

One year, he married ten wives. Two of them sisters. His 39 wives say they are blessed to have him and take turns to share his bed.

Actress Uche Jombo shares new photos with husband and best friend

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Khloe Kardashian's family wants her to leave French Montana

Khloe's family have reportedly told her to dump French Montana because he's cheating on her.
From TMZ

Khloe Kardashian needs to run for the hills -- away from French Montana -- and that's exactly what her family told her during a heart-to-heart talk Wednesday.

Sources familiar with the situation tell us ... the Kardashians believe French has been unfaithful to Khloe, and their evidence centers around his recent trip to Dubai.

Cossy shares pics from her night out yesterday

Cossy went out last night wearing a see-through black top and very short skirt. She shared the photos on Twitter. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Former Anambra governor Peter Obi shops at a local market

Former Anambra state governor Peter Obi spotted shopping at a local market. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Introducing North West, the adorable fashionista

Kim Kardashian dressed her 17 months old daughter in expensive designer fur coat, black leggins, black dress and black loafers to an appointment at the spa in Beverly Hills and when paparazzi swamped the famous mum and daughter, North gave them a thumps up (right photo)...lol. How cute! See more pics after the cut...

Over 200 killed in the explosion at Kano Central Mosque yesterday

Over 200 people were reportedly killed in the bomb blast that occurred yesterday afternoon at the Kano Central Mosque where the Emir of Kano usually leads prayers. Some eye-witnesses and rescue officials put the figure at 300, making it one of the deadliest bomb attacks in Nigeria.

According to eyewitnesses, three bombs went off one after the other at the 10,000 capacity Mosque during the Friday Jumat prayers. Two went off inside the Mosque, and one outside. And when people tried to flee the scene, gun men opened fire on worshipers. Many of the casualties were children who couldn't run as fast. Some were trampled to death in the mayhem that ensued.

Photos: Actress Ruth Kadiri steps out in ripped jeans

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Photos: 'Shoki' crooner Orezi signs multmillion Naira Merrybet deal

Popular Afro hip-hop & dancehall artiste, Esegine Allen aka Orezi signs juicy multimillion naira deal with Nigeria’s foremost and most innovative bookmaker, Merrybet.

The shoki crooner “Alhaji Orezi”, who was elated at signing the deal said “Merrybet has brought a lot of appeal and sophistication to the business of sports betting and that it felt good to be associated with such an innovative brand.”

Eminem finally confirms he and Rihanna were once lover

We've all heard the rumours...Rihanna and Eminem used to erm...and she was badly heartbroken when he ended things. Now, years later, he's talking about it in a song...

In his new song, Shady XV, which was released yesterday, Eminem talked specifically about giving Rihanna head. He spits;

    Still get along with this voice cause that's the monster
    So do-si-do with a sociopath, everyone who knows me knows that
    What they don't know is the fact Rihanna calls me Pinocchio, meh
    She loves the way I lie
    Sits on my face and waits for my nose to grow

Photos: Kylie Jenner spends Thanksgiving with her man, Tyga

Kylie Jenner didn't spend Thanksgiving with her family yesterday, instead she spent it with her man, Tyga, and his friends including Chris Brown (above) and didn't try to hide it. She posted a photo of Tyga on her instagram page and used it to wish her fans a happy Thanksgiving. See that after the cut...

Celebs step out in style for Creative Industry event with GEJ

Nigerian stars step out in style for an evening celebrating the Creative Industry in Nigeria with President Jonathan. The event is currently going on at Eko Hotel in Lagos. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Kate Henshaw dresses like Jonathan to Creative Industry event

Nigerian entertainers are meeting with president Jonathan at the Creative Industry event happening tonight at Eko Hotel, Lagos. Ms Henshaw dressed like president Jonathan to the event.

Photos: Pres. Goodluck Jonathan at OAU today

Pres. Jonathan waving at students at the Obafemi Awolowo University campus today. See more photos after the cut..

Ice Prince, Iyanya, Osas Ighodaro to host The Future Awards Africa 2014

Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2014 has announced the hosts for its 2014 edition: they are 2014 World Music Awards nominee Iyanya; 2013 BET International African Act of the Year, Ice Prince; lead actress on MNET'e, Tinsel, Osas Ighodaro and Ugandan Channel O VJ, Flavia Tumisiime.

Photos: Barcelona football players get brand new cars from Audi

The FC Barcelona football stars including Messi (above) Neymar, Suarez and other players collected brand new cars from German car manufacturer, Audi, at an event sponsored by Audi today. See more photos after the cut...

President Jonathan condemns terror attack on Kano Central Mosque

Over 50 people lost their lives in the bomb blast today. Find the State House press release below...

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan extends heartfelt condolences to the people and Government of Kano State over the heinous attack on the Central Mosque in Kano, earlier today. He commiserates with all the families who lost their loved ones

Maheeda releases 'goddess of X' nude pics

She shared the photos on twitter this afternoon. See more photos after the cut...

Actress Tara Reid is shockingly skinny in new bikini photos

The actress shared these photos on her instagram page prompting concerns from her followers...

Photo: Explosion rocks Central Mosque in Kano, scores feared dead

There was an explosion at the Central Mosque in Kano this afternoon as Muslim faithfuls were holding their Friday Jumat service. It's the same Mosque where Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido usually leads prayers but he wasn't there this afternoon. Many are feared dead.

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American wife to get $530million in Britain's most expensive divorce

A judge in a London High Court ruled that the American wife of a British Tycoon be given $530m in a divorce payout. This is considered to be the biggest divorce settlement so far in British history. The estranged wife of finance tycoon Christopher Hohn will receive an equivalent of N96 billion.

The judge awarded Jamie Cooper-Hohn $493 million in cash and the rest in the form of a property in Connecticut and adjustments to her share of a pension.

A full judgment will be published in December, but the figures were cited during a court hearing yesterday November 27.

Abbyke Domina features herself, Beverly Osu and Damola Cruz in new collections

Fashion designer and stylist Abbyke Domina has released new pictures from her collections and features herself, former BBA housemate Beverly Osu and model of the year 2014 Damola Cruz. See more pics after the cut...

Photos: OAU students protest over President Goodluck Jonathan's visit

Students of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, are currently staging a peaceful protest on their campus. The students say they are angry that all activities at their school have been suspended due to President Jonathan's visit. They also say they are protesting the failure of the educational system under the Jonathan administration. See more pics after the cut...

Singer Jessie J strips for Glamour magazine

 26 year old British singer Jessie J strips for the January issue of Glamour magazine.

Photos: Lagos state doctors protest non-payment of salary since July

Doctors at the Lagos state University teaching Hospital are currently staging a protesting over the non payment of their salaries since July this year by the management of the hospital. The doctors are also protesting the non-employment of resident doctors by the state government in the last 3 years. See more photos after the cut...

Julius Aghahowa's 13 year old daughter releases her first book

Amazing! The only daughter of former Super Eagles ace striker Julius Aghahowa, Isabel Aghahowa, recently released her first book - a work of fiction titled The Ellegers, and she's just 13 years old. Her birthday is actually today. Happy birthday Isabel.

The 165 page book can be bought on Amazon - here. Isabel, who is studying in the UK, is also a budding actress. See more pics of her with her dad after the cut...

DNA result shows two of Femi Kuti's 5 children are not his

Afrobeat king, Femi Kuti says he recently found out that two out of the 5 children he always thought were his, weren't. In an interview with Encomium mag, Femi said a DNA test conducted on a boy and a girl named Tosin and Dupe who were born after his first son, Made, showed he's not their biological father.

"I did a DNA test and was told two of the children are not mine. The first two (after Made), a boy and a girl. It is very serious. I never knew somebody could give you what is not yours. I’ve three boys now. I can’t father children I was tricked to believe I am their father,” he said

Femi says he has since returned the children to their mothers.

Meet the 9 year old controversial child model dubbed 'the most beautiful girl in the world'

9 year old Russian girl Kristina Pimenova is a very successful fashion model in her country, dubbed the 'the most beautiful girl in the world.' by the media in Russia.

Kristina, whose mother, Gilkeriya, is a former model and her father, Ruslan Pimenov, a retired footballer, started modeling at age 3 and has graced the covers of several high profile magazines and has already been the face of Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Benetton, among others.