Photos: Inside the Russian cargo plane carrying arms detained in Kano

Premium Times has exclusively obtained some pics showing inside the Chad-bound Russian cargo plane carrying arms and ammunition that was detained at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport yesterday morning.

Boko Haram reportedly abduct 20 girls in Lassa, Borno State

20 girls have reportedly been abducted by Boko Haram members after an attack on Lassa community in Borno state.

According to a resident of the community, Daniel Ibrahim, who spoke with Sahara Reporters, the sect members abducted the girls on Wednesday Dec. 3rd after storming their community brandishing all manner of weapons including tanks and explosives, shooting sporadically, and burning houses

“They abducted more than 20 girls from our town and killed many people, mostly old men and women. They burnt almost half of the town before they left. Those of us who were lucky fled, but they massacred aged ones & younger men they could catch" he said.

A Military source said they were aware of the recent developments in Lassa.

Isabella Ayuk flags off modelling/grooming agency...prepares girls for pageantry

Former Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria, Isabella Ayuk has made another giant stride in the modelling industry with the launching of Belle'sabel Modelling/Grooming Agency. This became necessary with regards to the increasing demands from young girls who desire to step into her shoes and possibly make career from modelling. The agency is headquartered in Abuja with a branch office in Calabar, Cross River state

Aircraft carrying military arms arrested - Defence HQ releases statement

The Defence headquarters have released a statement on their website confirming the seizure of a Russian cargo plane with registration number AN124100RA82038 conveying arms and ammunition from Bangui, Central African Republic, to Ndjamena, the capital city of Chad. The plane with seven crew members, was seized early yesterday morning Dec.6th at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, after it landed at the airport to refuel. Find the statement from Defence HQ below..

An Antonov Cargo aircraft carrying some military hardware was arrested at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in the early hours of Saturday 6th Dec. 2014 Investigation is ongoing to determine the content and the origin of the aircraft. Further details would be made as soon as the investigation is completed.

Photo: Gov. Ayo Fayose and former Gov. Fayemi shake hands in public

This is an epic photo really because the current governor of Ekiti state Ayo Fayose & his predecessor Kayode Fayemi have been accusing each other of misappropriation of state government funds and other accusations. But when the two men met at the 60th birthday service of another former Ekiti state governor, Segun Oni, they surprised everyone by not only shaking hands but also exchanging pleasantries while their wives look on.

It's getting messy! Chris Brown & Karrueche blast each other on social media, Chris says she went on dates with Drake

If Chris and Karrueche get back together again after this mess, then their love is stronger than most of us thought. Chris took Karrueche to the cleaners. In a post which he has since deleted, Chris claimed Karrueche participated in three-somes with him, went on dates with Drake while he was in prison, and despite elevating her from nothing to something, she wasn't grateful and still gave him BS. Karrueche replied him. See their posts after the cut...

Real reasons Ini Edo’s marriage failed - Insider explains

According to an insider who knew Ini Edo and her husband, Philips Ehiagwina back since when they started dating till they got married has said the actress is a good wife, and took a lot of things most women won’t naturally take. The alleged insider also advised the media to always report the truth and stop painting the actress bad. Below is what the insider told Vanguard;

“I think Ini Edo was badly in love. Philips was a charmer and, as a human being and deeply in love, she followed her heart. It is so sad that a woman blessed with such a good heart could be treated in such a hurtful manner. Most people may not know, but Ini Edo is a dedicated and totally committed spouse any man could hope to have. That’s why she endured all she did, for six years without letting the world know the pain she was going through in her marriage.

New Video: Sean Tizzle - Rara

Off his debut album, TheJourney, Sean Tizzle strikes again leaving you dancing nonstop to his newest groove "Rara" which is a blend of Afro-Pop shows exciting dance steps. Enjoy...

Pics: D'banj looking stylish as he dines with BBA housemates

D'banj was at the BBA House last night to dine with the Housemates. He will be performing at the Big Brother Africa Finale tonight. See more photos after the cut...

Photos from The Experience Lagos event

Stephanie Okereke and husband Linus Idahosa spotted at the biggest gospel music concert in Nigeria, The Experience event, which held at TBS Lagos last night. See some pics after the cut...

After 12 productive years, Abike Dabiri bows out gracefully

When the Lower House of the National Assembly House opens for business in the next dispensation, one of its most vociferous voices and most influential personalities will be missing from the crowd.

After spending 12 productive years in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abike Kafayat Oluwatoyin Dabiri-Erewa has decided to gracefully bows out, as she will not be returning to the House...

My relationship with Governor Fashola is intact - Bola Tinubu writes

Below is a press statement from the office of former Lagos state governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu...

For a while now, I have noticed and read many published political stories on Lagos politics in particular and the personalities involved that are either concerted, unsubstantiated, pure conjectures or outright falsehood. In this instance, I reference a recent story ran by a major newspaper concerning my successor and me. There is no doubt political charlatans and enemies are at work fueling unnecessary rumour and insinuations and seeking to drive a wedge in an otherwise cordial and respectful political relationship. My relationship with Governor Fashola remains cordial both at the personal level and at the level of commitment to ensuring Lagos State remains on the path of political stability, growth and development.

Karrueche mocks Chris Brown after he announced he's single again

Guess the Sevyn Streeter story is true, even though Chris Brown went on record to deny he slept with her, describing her as a sister. Anyway, Chris blacked out on Karrueche last night at the Power 106 Cali Christmas concert in LA. He told the audience that he was a single man again. He said..."Ladies scream if you're single...well I'm single too. F*ck that b*tch." lol

A few hours later Karrueche tweeted mocking Chris (above). See the Chris Brown video after the cut...

Kate Henshaw loses PDP primary election

The actress who contested for the House of Rep Calabar Municipal/Odukpani 2015 ticket under PDP lost out during the party's primaries which held today across Cross Rivers state..

Photos: Mum shocks midwives as she gives birth to 14 pound baby girl

Wow! Amazing. According to the UK Daily Mail, a pregnant mother who thought she was expecting a small seven pound baby ended up giving birth to a daughter who tipped the scales at huge 14 pounds.

Alisha Hernandez of Alamosa in southern Colarado went into labor on Monday and gave birth to Mia Yasmin Garcia by caesarean section at the San Luis Valley Hospital. But Miss Hernandez and midwives who helped deliver the baby were shocked when baby Mia arrived looking a lot larger than they first thought she would be.

See what waist cinchers has done to this Ghanaian lady's body

Ghanaian actress and socialite Princess has a body to die for. She's got a great figure, but made more incredible by waist trainers that make her waist so tiny. See more pics after the cut...

Photos: Ashanti sizzles in black gown at Nascar Awards in Vegas

Ashanti wore this lovely black gown which showed her perfect body to the Nascar Awards which held in Vegas yesterday...

Jailbreak in Minna, 270 inmates freed, weapons stolen

Unknown gunmen stormed the Minna Medium Prison yard in Niger state around 4:30 this evening. They broke into the prison cells and set free about 270 inmates.

According to reports, the gunmen over powered the Prison officials and then broke into the prison's armory where they stole some weapons and bullet proof vests. This will be the second jail break in Nigeria in the last one week. One happened in Ekiti state on Monday December 1st.

Nollywood movie producer Emem Isong weds today

The traditional wedding ceremony of Nollywood movie producer Emem Isong held this evening in Akwa Ibom. Emem is marrying her Cameroonian beau Akama Misodi. They already had their court wedding a few weeks ago. Ini Edo shared this photo from their wedding on instagram. See more photos after the cut...

American and South African hostages murdered in Yemen

A British-born American photojournalist and a South African teacher held by Al-Qaeda militants in Yemen were killed today during a failed U.S.-led rescue attempt. The raid was ordered by President Barack Obama because he feared imminent danger to the reporter.

Al-Qaeda had initially posted a video online threatening to kill photographer Luke Somers (pictured above). American forces in conjunction with Yemeni ground troops then launched a second rescue attempt.

Lekki husbands part 2 - by Etcetera

 Etcetera comes back with part 2 of this controversial topic. Enjoy...

Shade, are you ok? Now you are beginning to sound like that your yeye friend that they say slept with a former vice president and paid dearly for it. I heard she spent all the money she got from him on treatments afterwards.

‘Hahaha Valerie, Valerie! you sef no dey forget something?’

‘But truth be told, I have warned all my friends including you, to try and stay away from politicians especially now that election is around the corner.

Nigerian military seizes arms-laden Russian plane bound for Chad

Premium Times is reporting that a Nigeria military has intercepted a Russian plane loaded with large amount of arms and ammunition, bound for neighbouring Chad.

A security source told PT that the plane was seized early today Saturday Dec. 6th at the Aminu Kano International Airport.

The aircraft, which was headed for N’djamena, the capital of Chad, landed in Kano at about 2a.m. Nigerian time, the source said. All crew members of the aircraft have been detained by Nigerian forces. (Source - Premium Times)

Over 10 soldiers killed during the Ashaka, Gombe state terror attack - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says over 10 soldiers lost their lives during the Boko Haram attack at Ashaka town in Gombe state on Thursday December 4th.

In a statement released yesterday, the Defence headquarters said many Boko Haram members were also killed. Find the statement as posted on their website below

Terrorists fleeing Ashaka on Thursday managed to retrieve 3 truckloads full of their dead members following the defeat & heavy casualty they suffered after a fierce battle with troops in the area. The terrorists who had come in large number with heavy equipment & convoy of over 30 vehicles & a number of motor cycles, were on a mission to take control of Ashaka town, after they had operated in Bajoga & environ in Gombe state.

Photos: Taylor Swift pictured kissing model Karlie Kloss

The country singer turned pop singer was photographed making out with her bff Victoria Secret model, Karlie Kloss at a concert in New York on Thursday December 4th.

In the photos, Taylor and Karlie cuddled close to each other on a balcony as they enjoyed indie rock band The 1975's show in NYC before turning to each other to smooch for a few seconds. Someone took a photo and shared it online.

Taylor's management has since laughed off the lesbian report...but knowing Hollywood...anything is possible!

Boko Haram will not stop if Pres. Jonathan is re-elected - Gov Okorocha

Governor of Imo state and a presidential aspirant of the APC, Chief Rochas Okorocha, says that the reign of terror by Boko Haram members in Nigeria will not stop if President Jonathan is re-elected President in 2015.

According to Sahara Reporters, Chief Okorocha said this in Akure Ondo state while campaigning for votes for the party's Presidential primaries which holds next week Wednesday December 10th

“If President Jonathan wins the forthcoming election Boko Haram would never stop and if PDP has what it takes to stop this carnage they would have done it a long time ago" he said.

Armed robbers chased Oritsefemi’s Range Rover Evoque to crash

Singer Oristsefemi's management has released a press statement regarding the crash of the new Range Rover SUV he got from his record label less than a week ago. They said armed robbers caused the SUV to crash. Find the statement below...

Unknown Armed Robbers have chased Oritsefemi’s Range Rover SUV to crash early Saturday morning, 6th December 2014 on Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

“The incident happened we were going to finish up a meeting my traveling arrangement today with Big Brother Africa’s officials in order to perform at the grand finale of the event in South Africa on Sunday 7th.

Celebrity designer/stylist Abbyke Domina releases new photos as she turns a year older

Celebrity fashion designer Abbyke Domina, who recently won the ELOY Awards as Stylist of the Year 2014, releases new lovely photos of herself as she adds a year older today. Happy birthday to her. See more photos after the cut...

Comedian Wale Gate shades Burna Boy

Yesterday, Burna Boy posted the photo on the right on his instagram page showing his bling and wrote that he's wearing someone's rent on his neck. Well, comedian Wale Gates has something to say about it. See another tweet after the cut...

GEJ sacks Prison's Comptroller General, appoints a new one

President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Prison Service, Alhaji Aminu Suleh and replaced him with  Dr Peter Ezenwa Ekpendu (pictured above). Mr Saleh's sack comes five days after the Ekiti state jail break in which over 400 inmates escaped. About 200 inmates were later re-captured.

Mr Ekpendu who was until his appointment a deputy Comptroller General (Administration) is from Imo state.

Photos: Oritsefemi crashes his new Range Rover Evogue?

Looks like the brand new Range Rover Evoque singer Oritsefemi got from his record label on Nov. 30th has been damaged beyond repair in a ghastly accident. The singer shared the photo of the damaged Range on his instagram early this morning, only writing "Oh My God!"

He has since deleted the photos. That car is like N12/13million...and it's gone?