President Jonathan congratulates Buhari on his 72nd birthday

As Gen. Buhari clocks 72 tomorrow, President Jonathan wishes him many more years of good health and personal fulfillment. Read the press statement below...

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has written to congratulate General Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 72nd birthday anniversary which comes up tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17, 2014.

Photos: Actress Funke Akindele puts her hot legs on display

 Lovely outfit!

Gen. Buhari to announce his running mate tommorrow

The National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Oyegun says the party's presidential flag bearer, Gen. Buhammadu Buhari rtd will make his running mate known tomorrow December 17th

"I have a feeling that he (Muhammadu Buhari) will speak to you tomorrow on who his running mate will be. The party has consulted with the candidate and we have reached some agreement and he will address you tomorrow,” Chief Oyegun told newsmen today.

According to INEC election guidelines, the APC has till Thursday December 18th to announce its Presidential and vice presidential candidates. Some folks don't want it to be Bola Tinubu...

BBA contestant Tayo Faniran hangs out with Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami

There were rumours that Warri-based billionare business man Ayiri Emami gave BBA contestant Tayo Faniran $350k, a report he later denied. But Tayo returned to Nigeria yesterday and has already gone to see the man. Maybe the rumors have become real? That's 2face Idibia with Tayo and Ayiri in the photo. See another photo after the cut...

Photo: Karen Igho gets a Rolex watch as wedding present!

 Nice watch!

Buhari is a religious bigot and will not win in 2015 - Doyin Okupe

Presidential aide Dr. Doyin Okupe blasted APC presidential candidate Mohammadu Buhari on Twitter. See more tweets after the cut...

Photos: Singer Yemi Alade steps out in distress ripped jeans

 Hit or miss?

Update on Pakistani primary school massacre, 126 now dead, siege ends

Pakistani military has ended today's early morning siege by Islamic terror group, the Taliban, on a military run school in Peshawar, a Northwestern city in Pakistan. 126 people, including 84 children have been confirmed dead. See photos from the incident and a list of dead bodies received at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan.

Photos: Pres. Jonathan rocks D'banj's Beat by Dre headset

President Goodluck Jonathan pictured above rocking D'banj's Beats By Dre customized headset at the launch of the Youth Employment In Agricultural Programme #YEAP that held in Abuja today. See more photos after the cut...

Brand new video: Seyi Shay ft Wizkid - Crazy

Seyi Shay releases fresh visuals for her banging single Crazy ft. Wizkid, directed by Meji Alabi for JM Films. Enjoy...

Mel B's hubby forced to deny beating her after she steps out with bruises

Looks like Mel B's 2nd marriage is either over or it's on the verge. The former Spice Girl was rushed to the hospital last week forcing her to miss a taping of X-Factor UK where she's a judge.

After she returned to the show this week, sporting a few bruises on her face and no wedding ring, fans attacked her husband Stephen Belafonte, accusing him of beating Mel B. He was forced to deny it on twitter.

Doyin Okupe reacts to backlash he received for comparing Pres. Jonathan with Jesus Christ

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe took to twitter today to react to the criticisms he received after he compared President Jonathan with Jesus Christ on a Channels TV program (read here). Okupe says he was misunderstood. See more tweets after the cut...

Pics: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter step out wearing a suit

8 year old Shiloh Jolie-Pitt stepped out looking like one of the boys at the premiere of her mother's movie, Unbroken, in LA yesterday.

"Shiloh, we feel, has Montenegro style...She likes to dress like a boy. She wants to be a boy. So we had to cut her hair. She likes to wear boys’ everything. She thinks she’s one of the brothers. She likes tracksuits and regular suits." Angelina told Vanity Fair back in 2010

Karrueche denies getting back with Chris Brown

There were reports some days ago that Chris Brown and his long suffering on/off-again girlfriend Karrueche Tran were back together after they were spotted in the same place at the same time on at least two occasions over the weekend. When a fan asked Karruehce if she was back with Chris, she set the record straight. See that after the cut...

Five PDP Lawmakers defect to APC

Five House of Reps members who came into the House on the platform of the PDP today Dec. 16th defected to the APC. The members are: Isiaka Mohammed‎, Ibrahim El-sudi, Taraba, Adams Jagaba, Kaduna, Hambe Herman, Benue & Ahmed Aisha Dahiru, Adamawa announced their defection today.

Petroleum Minister Dieziani Alison-Madueke appointed President of Gas Exporting countries forum

Nigeria's Minister of Petroleum resources, Dieziani Alison-Madueke has been appointed the President of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum GECF. Her appointment as president was announced today Dec. 16th at the 16th Ministerial meeting of the forum holding in the Qatari capital of Doha.

Only Last month, Nov 27th, she was made the President of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC.

Madueke was not present at the forum's meeting due to her negotiations with the striking members of NUPENG. She was ably represented by NNPC's Group Executive Director, Gas and Power, Dr David Ige and Nigeria's Ambassador to Qatar, Mr Shuaibu Adamu Ahmed.

Football star Thierry Henry retires from professional soccer

French soccer star Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from professional football after 20 years of playing for top clubs like Barcelona, Arsenal & France. He announced this on his Facebook page and said he will be returning to London to join Sky Sports as a football expert and ambassador.

“After 20 years in the game I have decided to retire from professional football. It has been an incredible journey and I would like to thank all the fans, team mates and individuals involved with AS Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, the New York Red Bulls and of course the French national team that have made my time in the game so special. It is now time for a different career path and I am pleased to say that I will be returning to London and joining Sky Sports. I will hopefully share some of the insights, observations and experiences I have learnt over the years with you guys. I have had some amazing memories (mostly good!) and a wonderful experience. I hope you have enjoyed watching as much as I have enjoyed taking part.”

Photos: Speaker Aminu Tambuwal enters National Assembly building unhindered

House of Reps Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, entered the National Assembly Complex this morning Dec. 16th for the first time since the drama at the Assembly ground last month where he and some members of the House were locked out of the building by police.

The House members will be resuming their legislative duties today after they adjourned on Nov. 20th following the fence jumping incident. Another photo after the cut...

Maheed releases more Christmas themed nude photos...18+

We should be used to Maheeda's nudity by now..lol! She released these Christmas themed nude photos. See the photos after the cut.

Actress Stella Damasus confirms relationship with Daniel Adenimokun, says she didn't steal him

In one of her most candid interviews ever, Stella Damasus opened up about her life, struggles, her first and second marriage & what we care most about, her relationship with Daniel Adenimokun. She said she didn't steal him and implied that when she met him, he was already single.

Speaking with Emma Emerson of Golden Icons, Stella Damasus opened up about her relationship with Daniel. She said;

"Let me put it this way. Let me help you hit the nail on the head. One of the comments I have seen consistently, over and over again, is ‘Stella snatches somebody’s husband’, ‘Stella the husband snatcher’, which is what has been going on. And I had sworn that I would never talk about it, or even listen or stress myself about this thing but I have decided to do this now, so that I end this once and for all.

Photos: Jay Z without Beyonce attends his best friend's wedding

Jay Z without Beyonce attended his best friend's Memphis Bleek's extravagant wedding to his longtime girlfriend Ashley Coombs this past Saturday Dec. 13th at The Merion in New Jersey. See photos after the cut...

Photos: The fire incident at Balogun market this morning

There was a fire incident at Balogun market this morning which started from an uncompleted building where people sell stuff. Fire fighters have since put out he fire. See the pics after the cut...

Chika Ike says she's going celibate. See what she posted

The actress, who is currently in Dubai for the post production of her movie, shared this photo on her Instagram page saying she's going celibate.

Why President Jonathan Will Win In 2015 - By Reno Omokri

The Special Assistant to President Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri writes on why he believes the president will win in 2015. Read below and tell us what you think...

My dear brothers and sisters, a number of you have asked me, particularly on Social Media, why I think President Goodluck Jonathan deserves your vote. I will use this space to answer that question headlong and unequivocally, because I believe with every fiber of my being that reelecting President Jonathan is the best course of action that Nigerians can take if we do not want to go back to the old ways in which the government dictated to us rather than related to us.

Taliban raid Pakistan primary school, kill 80 children

Islamic terror group, the Taliban, around 10 this morning launched a deadly attack on a military-run primary school in Northwestern city of Peshawar in Pakistan, killing 100 people, 80 of them children, according to the BBC. They are also reportedly holding over 100 children hostage. Over 500 students have so far been evacuated.

According to reports, the militants stormed the school's auditorium this morning where the students were learning first aid training from the military and started shooting.

'Can I live?' Kim Kardashian reacts to criticisms over cropping daughter out of selfie

Yesterday fans slammed Kim for cropping her daughter of out of a selfie she posted on instagram. The reality star has reacted on twitter, laughing about it and asking if she could live. See another Tweet after the cut...

Photos: All the outfits Toke Makinwa wore at the Headies

TV personality Toke Makinwa was one of the hosts at the Headies 2014 Awards last night & changed a few times. Check out all the outfits she wore at the event. More photos after the cut...

Photos from the Aftermath of Akure Gas Explosion

Here are some photos from the aftermath of the Akure gas explosion that occurred on Dec.13th. Fortunately no one died, but six people including a baby were injured. A lot of buildings and cars were destroyed in the fire. See more pics after the cut...

Jennifer Aniston hurt over comment that she's too 'selfish & career-driven' to have children

Jennifer Aniston was with Brad Pitt for about 7 years and they didn't have children. When Brad Pitt started having children with Angelina Jolie and said his dreams were finally coming through, many assumed Jennifer didn't have kids with him because she was more interested in fame and fortune in Hollywood than motherhood. The speculations have followed the actress ever since.

Speaking about it in an interview with Allure magazine, Jennifer said it hurts her that people think she chose her career over children and that it is wrong for people to assume that women who decide not to have children are somehow perceived to have failed in life.

Two reportedly dead 'including gunman' as police raid Australian cafe

According to the UK Daily Mail, an Iranian-born gunman was killed and one of his hostages is feared dead in a dramatic and chaotic firefight as police stormed a Sydney cafe to end the terrorist siege.

Teams of heavily armed police swooped on the Lindt Chocolat cafe in a hail of gunfire, ending a tense stand-off where a jihadist had been holding around 20 people captive for 17 hours.

There were that at least three others were injured, but this could not immediately be confirmed.