Photos: Aftermath of Mubi town after Boko Haram attack

Here are some photos of what Mubi town looks like now after it was attacked and captured by Boko Haram insurgents. The military has since re-captured the town which is calm again. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Toke Makinwa and hubby Maje steps out in style

Toke Makinwa and her husband, Maje Ayida, stepped out in style yesterday for the Harvard Business School dinner in Lagos. Toke stunned in an April by Kunbi crop top and skirt.

"People talk about me because I am a great man" Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

The Head Pastor of Believers Loveworld aka Christ Embassy Pastor Chris Oyakhilome who has been in the news a lot lately following his very public divorce from wife of over 20 years, Anita, said the reason people talk about him is because he's a great man.

"A man's greatness is measured by the number of those who care about what happens to him or in his life. If 10 people talk about it, then your life has only influenced 10 people. But when the city or people from around the world start talking about it, then your life must have influenced them from that afar." Oyakhilome said

Pres. Jonathan picks Namadi Sambo as his running mate for 2015 election

President Jonathan has picked VP Namadi Sambo as his running mate for next year's elections. The President made this known at the PDP Presidential Convention that held at the Eagles Square, Abuja.

President Jonathan who was ratified as the party's presidential candidate having won all 2,812 delegates votes at the convention, told party faithfuls in his acceptance speech that he had picked his "tested and loyal" Vice President as his running mate. Rumors were rift a few months ago of the possibility of Jonathan dropping VP Sambo and picking another person as his running mate.

See photos from the convention after the cut...

Instagram officially overtakes Twitter with 300 million users

Instagram, which was created 4 years ago and later bought by Facebook in 2012 now has over 300 million users, officially overtaking Twitter which has 284million users as at 6 weeks ago.

Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom revealed yesterday that more 70 million photos and videos are shared by its members every day. 

"We’re proud to announce that there are now more than 300 million Instagrammers. Over the past four years, what began as two friends with a dream has grown into a global community that shares more than 70 million photos and videos each day.

Nigerian military destroy Boko Haram armoured personnel carrier, kill militants

Below is a statement from the Nigerian Military...

Troops in pursuit of terrorists had an encounter with a group of them at Muva Junction yesterday. The fierce encounter resulted in substantial casualties including loss of lives & equipment on both sides. An armoured Personnel Carrier used by the terrorists was destroyed in the fight, while General Purpose Machine Gun, Rocket Propelled Grenades, rifles,IEDs, & ammunitions as well as, bows, arrows, locally made pistols & guns captured from them have been taken into custody.

Beware of Explosive Laden Hampers - Police warns Nigerians

The Nigerian Police Force has asked Nigerians to be vigilant in collecting gifts during this yuletide season as members of terror group, Boko Haram could attack using Explosive Laden Hampers. The advice was contained in a statement released on their website today. Find it after the cut...

Mikel Obi's girlfriend celebrates him after his impressive performance this evening

Mikel Obi's girlfriend Olga took to her instagram page to celebrate the midfielder after his impressive Champion league performance this evening. Mikel scored a goal. His team Chelsea beat Sporting Lisbon 3-1.

Forbes list of World's Highest-Paid Musicians of 2014

Rapper, music producer and entrepreneur, Dr. Dre made a whooping $620 million this year, thanks largely to his Beat by Dre deal with Apple, making him the world’s top-earning musician of 2014. Beyoncé comes second. See full list below as released by Forbes

1. Dr. Dre: $620 million
2. Beyoncé: $115 million
3. The Eagles: $100 million
4. Bon Jovi: $82 million
5. Bruce Springsteen: $81 million

Are there other men who feel like Uti Nwachukwu feels?

 Lol!

Court orders IG, SSS to confiscate Olusegun Obasanjo's new book

A High Court in Abuja today Wednesday December 10th ordered the Inspector General of Police, Director-General of State Security Services and Controller General of Nigeria Customs Services to confiscate Obasanjo`s book, 'My Watch' from public vendors, NAN reports.

Justice Valentine Ashi, gave the order after former President Olusegun Obasanjo allegedly went ahead to publish his book titled “ My Watch’’ in spite of a court order made on Dec. 5, restraining him from making the publication.

"I am of the view that the defendant having gone ahead to publish the book, he should therefore show cause within 21 days of the order served on him on why he should not be punished for contempt of court.

Photos: Desmond Elliot, Tony Tetuila, Tony Oneweek at APC convention

Entertainers turned politicians Desmond Elliot, Tony Tetuila and Tony Oneweek pictured today at the APC Primary election which held at Teslim Balogun stadium, Surulere. See more photos after the cut...

Update on Kano bomb blast: Six confirmed dead

At least 6 persons including two female suicide bombers have been confirmed dead after the attack at Filin Parking in Kantin Kwari Market in Kano this afternoon.

One female suicide bomber stationed herself at the car park of the market while another one entered a shop and blew herself up, killing everyone in the shop. Many were injured in the double blast.

The Kano state Comissioner of Police, Adenrele Shinaba, said the police has cordoned off the entire market to avoid another attack.

Sad! Singer Chidinma Ekile loses dad

The 23 year old MTN Project Fame 2010 winner lost her dad yesterday. May his soul rest in peace... Amen!

Photos: The pop star that likes to be carried like a child

According to new reports, pop star Ariana Grande, 21, now insists on being carried when she is too tired to walk.

"Her new rule is that she has to be carried — literally carried like a baby — when she doesn't feel like walking. She says that she doesn't want her precious feet to hit the floor. Everyone was stunned. Ariana is such a diva" a source told Life & Style

Photos: APC governors line up behind Gen.Buhari

Here's a pic from the meeting that took place this morning to select an APC presidential candidate. 12 APC governors endorsed General Buhari.

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.