Brand expert, Kenny Badmus, shares his inspiring story of living with HIV in the last 15 years

To mark World AIDS Day which is today, December 1st, Nigerian brand expert & founder of Orange Academy, Kenny Badmus, took to his Facebook page to share his amazing story of living successfully with HIV for the last 15 years. Find his story below...

Today, Monday December 1st, is World AIDS day, and I'm celebrating my resolve to live with this damn virus all these many years without letting it define who I am. Every journey I take, every picture of me you see, and every new challenge I take on are all huge reminders that I must never stop living my best life. So, I decided to share my journey with you today. Honestly, I don’t know what exactly you are dealing with but I’m writing you this to hold tight to your dream. Here's a quick sketch of my journey from the first day I tested positive, 15 years ago. My upcoming book tells the full story.

APC rules out governor Fashola as vice presidential candidate

The APC has ruled out the possibility of the Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola as a possible running mate to any of the Presidential aspirants in the party.

According to a chieftain of the party who spoke on condition of anonymity to Punch, Gov. Fashola's religion has disqualified him as a possible running mate since the party would be fielding a Muslim as its Presidential candidate. The chieftain said the party was not going to be fielding a Muslim-Muslim ticket hence the decision to drop Gov Fashola as a possible running mate.

MUD boss, Onyinye Carter gets engaged...check out her ring

CEO of MUD Cosmetics Nigeria and daughter of billionaire businessman, Chief Izu Onwugbenu, the Chairman of Louis Carter group, Onyinye Carter got engaged over the weekend. Check out her ring! See more photos after the cut...

Gunmen storm Damaturu this morning, attack Yobe university

Gunmen, suspected to be members of Boko Haram, stormed Damaturu in the early hours of today and began shooting and bombing the city. The attack, which was ongoing as at 7.30am today, has seen residents of the town scampering for safety.

According to reports, the mobile Police base which is in the outskirts of the town has been burnt down and many state institutions have also been raided by the rampaging gunmen who are now reportedly advancing to the main town of Damaturu.

They have also attacked some schools, including the Yobe State University located in Damaturu. The students have taken to the bushes for safety. There are also reports the militants are advancing to the government house with the aim of taking it over. More details later

James Ibori's daughter wins PDP House of Assembly ticket in Delta state

The daughter of former governor of Delta state James Ibori, Ms Erhiatake Ibori has won the PDP House of Assembly ticket for Ethiope West constituency. Ms Ibori clinched the party's ticket during the state PDP primaries which held this past Saturday November 29th. Other contenders for the ticket boycotted the primaries making her emerge the winner.

Photo: Footballer Ikechukwu Uche and team mates flaunts hot abs

Super Eagles star and striker for Villareal CF Ikechukwu Uche and his teammates at the Spanish club showed off their hot abs as they posed to take a shower selfie after a match yesterday.

Photo: Jay Jay Okocha with his kids

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Lil Wayne's daughter gets a Ferrari & BMW for her 16th birthday

Lil Wayne’s first daughter Reginae Carter turned 16 recently and her parents threw her an amazing star studded 16th birthday party on Saturday November 29th in Atlanta. Stars like T.I and Tiny, Nicki Minaj, Fantasia and many others were there. And when it was time to get her birthday gift from her parents, Reginae got a Ferrari from her mother (left) and a BMW X6 from her dad (right)

Davido reacts to not winning at Channel O Awards yesterday

Davido lost out in the 5 categories he was nominated in at the 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards. He shared a 15-second video on his instagram page thanking fans for their continued support and promised to come back harder. Below is what he said...

"Shout out to team Davido, we didn’t win yesterday. It happens, but trust me we are coming back harder and harder. I love you guys for all the support"

Kano Central Mosque bomb blast victims in need of blood

According to the North West Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Authority NEMA, Musa Illamah, most of the victims of Kano Central Mosque bomb blast that happened on Friday Nov 28th are in dire of blood and consumables

"We went round the hospitals to assess the conditions of those who are receiving treatment and we were told that what they need most is blood and consumables. I spoke with the officials of the Federal Ministry of Health and and they have assured me that they would mobilize blood bank in Katsina to supply blood to the hospital" he told newsmen

Residents in Kano have been trooping to the various hospitals where the victims are being treated to donate blood.

Actress Ayo Adesanya shares new pics

She shared them on instagram. See more photos after the cut...

Boko Haram attacks Shani in Borno state, scores feared dead

Many people are feared dead after Boko Haram members attacked Shani local government in Borno state around 9pm yesterday night Nov 29th. A residents of the village said the sect members arrived their community on 10 motorcycles and immediately started shooting at people

"They came in about 10 motorcycles from Gwaskara axis well armed with Ak47 rifles Improvised Explosive Devices and petrol bombs wrecking havoc without confrontation as there were no military operatives or police to assist the armless civilians who were running helter-skelter for their dear lives. As I speak to you now, I left my people running towards Pakaina village for safety. It is only God that will know what is happening with the sporadic gunshots that engulfed the entire council area,” Mallam Babayo Ardo, a resident of the town told our National Mirror on phone.

This will be the third time the sect members are attacking Shani community

Supermodels Oluchi and Ojy Okpe put their hot bikini body on display

 They are both mums of two.

Officer who shot unarmed black teen resigns from Ferguson police force

Darren Wilson, the officer who shot and killed unarmed teen Michael Brown has resigned from the Ferguson Police force. Wilson resigned yesterday November 29th, five days after a grand jury decided not to indict him in the fatal shooting of Brown. Though he has been on administrative leave since the incident on August 9th.

ABC News obtained a copy of Wilson's letter of resignation. See it after the cut...

Jude Okoye shares photo with his new born daughter

Jude and Ify Okoye welcomed their daughter yesterday in the US..

Comedian AY Makun and wife celebrate 6th wedding anniversary

Comedian AY Makun and his wife Mabel are celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary and 10 years of companionship today Nov. 30th. The couple are blessed with a daughter. Read AY's warm message to his wife posted on his instagram page..

"Within the twinkle of an eye, it is already 6 years of marital bliss and 10 years of companionship. I met u when i had nothing but as a woman of substance and integrity, u believed in d man u decided to spend d rest of ur life with. Through thick and thin we have grown into being there for each other, and understanding what it means to love and be loved. You are still the wind beneath my wings...that's why i fly so high in d place of grace and devine favour. I love and will always love u Mrs Makun. Happy anniversary"

Pics: Pope Francis joins Muslim clerics to pray at Mosque in Turkey

Pope Francis, who is currently on a state visit to Turkey, joined Muslim faithfuls in Istanbul to pray at the Grand Mufti of Istanbul, Istanbul Blue Mosque yesterday. The Pope stood with his head bowed and hands clasped in front of him in 2-minutes of silent prayer inside the 17th-century Sultan Ahmet mosque, aiming to show respect for Islam and encourage stronger ties between the two faiths.

Kim K and Kanye West are divorcing?

 Another day, another Kim and Kanye are divorcing report. This one from MediaTakeOut.com

We told you weeks ago that Kim and Kanye were divorcing - and now it's happening. This is a MediaTakeOut.com exclusive report!

People were wondering how long it would be before Kim and Kanye got divorced, well you're not going to have to wait long for answers. MTO broke the news a few weeks ago, that Kim was spotted inside the office of popular divorce attorney Laura Wasser.

Photo: Jude Okoye and wife Ify, welcome daughter

Jude 'Engees' Okoye, the older brother and manager of P-Square has welcomed a baby girl with his wife, Ify. Ify gave birth at 7.29pm at Northside Hospital Atlanta, Georgia, yesterday Saturday Nov. 29th. Mother and daughter are doing great.

The little bundle of joy has been named Princess Emma Adanna Okoye. Big congrats to them.

Actress Mercy Johnson shares new photos with daughter as they celebrate Thankgiving

Mercy Johnson Okojie and her daughter, Purity, pictured together as they celebrated Thanksgiving this past Thursday in the US. She also showed off the special meal she made for the special day. See that after the cut...

Check out the body on Jada Pinkett-Smith's 61 year old mother

Jada posted the photo on her Facebook page two days ago. That is the body on her 61 year old mother.Wow!

Former Egypt ruler Hosni Mubarak cleared of corruption and murder charges

Ex-Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak has been cleared of charges of corruption and killing of hundreds of Egyptian protesters in a revolution that toppled him in 2011.

Mubarak ruled Egypt for 29 years. The 86-year-old Mubarak was convicted in 2012 of issuing orders to kill peaceful protesters during the country's 2011 uprising and was sentenced to life in prison. He appealed and was granted a new trial last year.

Dr Sid and wife expecting first child. See Simi's baby bump

Dr Sid and wife, Simi Esiri, are expecting their first baby. The Mavin artist shared these photos on his instagram page. One of Simi cradling her growing baby bump and another of them at the Channel O Awards. Congrats to them.

Emir of Kano, Sanusi visits scene of Central Mosque blast

The Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi II who was out of Nigeria when the bomb blast at the Central Mosque in Kano occurred, arrived Nigeria today and went straight to the scene of the the attack to assess the situation.

During his 20 minutes visit to the blast scene, the Emir said with the way the attacks were carried out, it showed it was well planned and had taken the perpetrators close to two months to plan it.

"From all indications, they (attackers) have been planning this for at least two months. I have directed that the mosque be washed and cleaned and prayers should continue here. We will never be intimidated into abandoning our religion, which is the intention of the attackers" he said (photo credit: AFP)

Photos: Nigerian celebs at Channel O Awards

Singer Emma Nyra pictured on the black carpet at the Channel O Music Video Awards tonight. See more photos of stars at the event after the cut...

Atiku Abubakar cancels his birthday dinner over Kano bomb blast

Former VP Atiku Abubakar was supposed to celebrate his 68th birthday in Abuja today with family and friends but he has cancelled the party because of the bomb blast in Kano yesterday that killed over 100. Find his statement after the cut...

Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Gbenga Ashiru dies at 66

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru died today November 29th in a South African hospital after a long battle with brain tumor. He was 66 years old.

The career diplomat served as Nigerian Minister from 2011 until 2013. He was also Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa. May his soul rest in peace...Amen.

Lekki husbands part 1 - By Etcetera

 Another article from singer turned columnist, Etcetera. This one is interesting. Enjoy...

Hey Alfred’
‘Yes! Who be this?’
‘Ahan, you no get my number again? Na Frank dey talk.’
‘Hey Franko my guy.’
‘Alfred nawa oo, I don call you taya. Wetin happen wey you no gree pick my calls?’
‘Frank abeg no vex, I been dey inside one shop for “The Palms.”
‘Shuoo, person wey dey inside shop no dey pick calls again? Abi you dey with babe? Talk true.’
‘Frank abeg free me. No be babe mata dey do me now.’
‘Wetin happen Alfred? Why are you sounding like this today?’

CAN condemns bomb blast in Kano, commiserates with Muslim faithfuls

The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN has condemned the bomb attack that took place yesterday at the Central Mosque in Kano where over 100 persons have been confirmed dead. In a statement released and signed by CAN President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the association said the attack on the place of worship is the greatest evil to human beings and to God almighty. Read the statement after the cut...

Tiwa Savage stunning at Channel O Awards...see her hot outfits!

Here's the outfit Tiwa Savage wore to perform at the 2014 Channel O Awards in South Africa which just ended. She's stunning! She also won Best Female Video of the Year for Eminado. Continue to see the dress she wore to the award show...