15 year old Nigerian student and footballer stabbed to death in the UK

15 year old Nigerian schoolboy and footballer, Joel Adeshina was stabbed to death at Bethnal Green Road in East London on Friday night December 5th by a group of boys.

According to Scotland Yard police, Joel was on his way home with some of his friends when they were attacked by a gang who pursued them into an estate, managed to corner Joel and then stabbed him in the stomach.

Nigerian woman allegedly murdered by hubby in Houston, Texas

A Nigerian woman named Anastacia Oaikhena Lambert (pictured left) was found dead in her home in Houston, Texas on Monday December 8th and Houston police are now looking for her estranged husband, Achilles Lambert, who has gone missing with the couple's 11 month old baby.

27 year old Anastacia was found stabbed to death and her body stuffed inside a refrigerator in the Houston apartment. The decomposing body was found by maintenance workers after a strong foul odor was perceived coming from the woman's home.

APC Primaries: Sam Nda-Isaiah reportedly steps down for Gen. Buhari

The Publisher of the Leadership newspaper and presidential aspirant, Sam Nda-Isiah has reportedly stepped down for General Buhari at the ongoing APC presidential primaries holding in Lagos. NTA tweeted it.

Bomb blast rocks Kantin Kwari Market in Kano

A bomb reportedly went off in Kano this afternoon. Eye-witnesses say the blast happened at Filin Parking in Kantin Kwari Market in Kano around 3: 30pm. Kantin Kwari market is said to be one of the largest markets in Kano. Details of the blast is still sketchy. More later...

Photos: APC Primaries look organized + 12 governors endorse Buhari

Here are photos from the APC Presidential Primaries at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. There are reports that 12 APC governors have endorsed Buhari. The governors are:

Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara), Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe), Kashim Shettima (Borno), Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa), Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Babatunde Fashola (Lagos), Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Adams Oshiomhole (Edo), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto) and Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers). See more photos after the cut...

Ex-Miss America Mary Ann Mobley dies from breast cancer

One of the first Miss American winners to make it big in Hollywood, Mary Ann Mobley, has died. Mary Ann, who won the Miss America pageant in 1959, died yesterday Tuesday Dec. 9th in Beverly Hills after a long battle with breast cancer, TMZ reports. She was 75 years old.

The former beauty queen appeared in several Hollywood movies and sitcoms including 'Diff'rent Strokes. Her family says she will buried next week in her native Mississippi.

Photo: Nigerian Navy acquires newly built war ship

The Nigerian Navy recently acquired a newly built warship (NNS Centinary). Photo shows First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan (middle) with Senior Chinese & Nigerian officials during the delivery ceremony of the warship at the Wuchang Ship Building Yard in China.

See what people wrote about Oby Ezekwesili and Obasanjo

Some group posted this photo above of former president Obasanjo and former minister Oby Ezekwesili at the former's book launch yesterday on their Facebook page and wrote some mess about it. See it after the cut...

Photos: Malala Yousafzai receives her Noble Peace Prize today

17 year old Pakistani girl rights activist, Malala Yousafzai received her Nobel Peace Prize today  Dec. 10th at the city hall in Oslo, Norway. She won the award in October alongside Indian activist Kailash Satyarthi. Receiving her award, Malala said

 "I tell my story, not because it is unique, but because it is not. It is the story of many girls. I am pretty certain that I am also the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize who still fights with her younger brothers". More pics from the ceremony after the cut...

Get ready, as Online Shopping Fever Hits Nigeria for 12.12

With decreasing oil prices, and the devalued Naira being the central topic in economic cycles, one thing Nigerians can be sure about is the exciting deals and discounts available on online shopping websites are about to get even better!

Online shopping is fast becoming a frenzy and the excitement in 2014 is at fever pitch, as Nigerians prepare to break the bank for gifts for colleagues, friends, and family this December.

Toni Payne's friend writes on Toni's marriage woes with singer 9ice

One of Toni Payne's friends, who goes by the name MamaPikinn on instagram this morning wrote an epistle in the comment section of Toni's emotional post, detailing all that went on in Toni's marriage to 9ice. She really said a lot. See more after the cut...

Popular Hausa actor, Rabilu Musa is dead

Popular Kannywood actor and comedian, Rabilu Musa aka Dan Ibro has died. He died yesterday Dec. 9th but the cause of death has not yet been revealed. Rabilu was jailed several times by the Kano State Government under the ex-Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, for acting in movies believed to be violating the censorship rules in Kano. Dan Ibro subsequently laid low until recently when he started featuring in movies again. May his soul rest in peace...Amen.

Wale Gates to Burnaboy: When I moved out of my mum's house you were 8

Comedian Wale Gates has finally responded to Burna Boy's diss yesterday where the singer said he still lived at home with his mum (read here). Wale Gates said when he left home in 1999, Burna Boy was just 8 years old. Meanwhile, Wale is even a fan of Burna Boy...see his old tweet about Burna after the cut...

Nollywood actress Funke Adesiyan wins Oyo state APC primary

Another entertainer scales through. Actress Funke Adesiyan has won the Oyo State House of Assembly primary of the APC to represent the Ibadan South-East constituency at the state Assembly. Results of the primaries was released yesterday December 9th. Congrats to her.

Photo: Husband and wife allegedly tortured by policeman in Lagos state

A police officer attached to the Ikoyi Police station has been accused of physically assaulting a couple, 29yr old photographer, Ejeh Smith, and his wife, Grace, 26. The couple said the policeman, identified as Dada Ogunsanya attacked them with his rifle along the Lekki Roundabout on Wednesday December 3rd.

Toni Payne gets emotional on instagram, says she loved the wrong man

9ice's ex-wife and mother of his first child, TV host and lifestyle writer Toni Payne took to her instagram page this morning to pen down a touching statement to her fans, a few days after she reacted angrily to fans who accused her of cheating on her ex-husband. Toni says she feels bad that she's being accused of something she never did. What she wrote below...

The other day I lost my cool when I shud av ignored cos I let people who do not matter get to me. It got me trending in a way I did not like and that for me I can't ignore. Till today, I get an unreasonable amount of hate for something I did not do. I ignore most times but this time I reacted. I've been thru a lot so sometimes I find them hard to ignore, maybe because Iv addressed it to the point that it feels like it will never go away. Iv been called every name in the book, bitch, attn seeker, etc simply because I loved the wrong person but still I held my head high choosing to carry on.

Photos: Kim Kardashian rocks a N3,500 dress

It's Naira...not dollar. The rich reality star who's famous for wearing really expensive designer dresses dressed down in this dress she said she bought online for $19. And she still looks fab in it.

APC Presidential primaries holds today in Lagos state

The Presidential primaries of the APC will hold today at the Teslim Balogun Stadium Lagos. Five aspirants including former Head of State, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari rtd, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Governors of Kano and Imo States, Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso and Chief Rochas Okorocha, and the publisher of Leadership Newspaper, Sam Nda-Isaiah will contest for the parties presidential ticket. Over 8000 delegates are expected to cast their votes.

APC presidential primary! Traffic in Lagos state tomorrow (please read)

Lagos state government this evening released a statement on their Facebook page regarding the traffic expected in Lagos tomorrow due to the APC Presidential primaries which will hold at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. Find the statement after the cut...

Diddy punched Drake over a song, not girlfriend Cassie

There were reports yesterday that Diddy punched Drake at a night club after he disrespected Cassie. Well, Diddy did put his hands on Drake, but it wasn't over Cassie or any other woman. According to TMZ, it was over a song, "0 to 100/ The Catch Up" which was just nominated for two Grammys - Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.

Democracy is not about quarreling like motor park touts - Pres. Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan today Tuesday Dec. 9th called on politicians to shun “ceaseless quarreling” and engage in robust political debates that would strengthen the country’s democracy.

Jonathan made the call at the public presentation and official launch of the Kukah Centre, founded by prominent cleric and Catholic Bishop‎ of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah.

Pics: Naija old school artists hit the blue carpet for music event

Old School Nigerian artists including Styl-Plus (pictured left) and Mad Mellon and Mountain Black (Danfo Drivers - pictured right), Blackky, Azadus, Baba Fryo, Daddy Showkey, Marvelous Benjy, Jazzman Olofin, and others stormed the Hennessy Artistry event which held on Sunday Dec 7th at Landmark event centre, VI. They also performed at the event. See their photos after the cut...

Actress Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha living separate lives?

There are reports that actress Kerry Washington and her Nigerian husband Nnamdi Asomugha are living separate lives as they have been spending less and less time together…

From OK Magazine

"Washington rarely talks about her marriage or the couple’s 7-month-old daughter Isabelle. Many suspect the Scandal star is just protecting her family’s privacy. But an insider told OK! that even though they’ve been married for over one year, Washington has “spent very little time” with her hubby, hinting that even if they were more open, Washington and her former footballer husband wouldn’t have much to tell about their relationship since they are rarely together."

Photos: Leonardo DiCaprio's model girlfriend poses topless in new shoot

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio's 22 year old model girlfriend, Toni Garn, goes topless in the new issue of GQ magazine. See more photos after the cut...

Patrick Obahiagbon on losing his Senatorial District Primaries

The Minority Whip of the House of Reps, Samson Osagie, beat Hon. Obahiagbon yesterday in the APC Edo South Senatorial District primary election...

Toyin lawani releases photos from the launch of 'Melody' video by Lordtrigg

World PR Media is pleased to announce the official photos from the premiere of the much awaited Lordtrigg’s “Melody” video launch.

The event which was held at the Quilox Club was a star studded one which had celebrities like Tiwa Savage, M.I, Terry G, Eniola Badmus, Samklef, Skales, Paul Okoye (CEO of Upfront & Personal), LAX and a host of others come out to play.

Photos from the launch of Obasanjo's controversial book in Lagos State

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo launched his controversial autobiography 'My Watch' today Dec. 9th at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja. Atiku Abubakar, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili and many other dignitaries were at the launch. See more photos after the cut...

Federal Government Suspends Niger State Prisons Boss Over Jailbreak

The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro (pictured) has approved the suspension of the Comptroller General of  the Niger state Prison Command, Musa Maiyaki, the Officer-in-Charge of Medium Security Prison Minna- ACP Mohammed Ibena and all other officers on duty during the jailbreak on Saturday December 6th in which over 200 prisoners escaped from the prison

Prince William flies commercial, stunned US passengers tweet photos

Prince William stunned commuters as he flew commercial from NYC to DC. The second in line to Britain's throne shunned private jet and instead boarded a commercial flight from LaGuardia Airport to Washington DC to meet with president Obama yesterday. He even sat in coach, not business class.

Many excited passengers took photos and shared on twitter. A passenger named Sam Kim posted a photo on twitter and wrote 'Our flight was delayed and a caravan of black suburbans pulled up to the plane. Then the most unexpected guest stepped onto our DC shuttle flight this morning.'

Singer Oritsefemi's manager speaks from hospital bed following Saturday's accident

Oritsefemi's Head Management, Adepitan 'Danku' Yusuf, who was driving the singer's new Range Rover Evogue when it crashed in the early hours of Saturday Dec. 6th finally talks from hospital bed

"I give glory to Almighty that protects my life. I thank my fans home and abroad that have been calling, sending quick recovery messages to me. May you never be chased by armed robbers as we are approaching festive period.", he said from his hospital bed.

Danku, whose legs and hands were hit at the spot of the accident, is said to be responding to treatment.