Update on missing AirAsia flight : 40 bodies and debris of jet found floating in sea

Indonesian officials say they have found 40 dead bodies, luggage, a plane door, and an emergency slide floating in the water off the coast of Borneo Island. They are all from the AirAsia flight that disappeared three days ago after losing communications with control tower after encountering storm clouds.

At least 40 of the bodies, many of them not wearing life jackets , have been removed from the water and taken from the scene on board an Indonesian navy ship. Images on Indonesian television showed half-naked bloated bodies bobbing in the sea. Several pieces of red, white and black debris were earlier spotted in the Java Sea near Borneo island which officials later confirmed to be debris from the missing jet.

Cause of Ebola outbreak was 'a young boy playing near colony of infected bats', scientists say

Scientists said yesterday that the cause of the deadly Ebola virus that hit West Africa this year was a 2 year old boy, known as patient zero, who played on a tree near a colony of virus-infested bats in his village in Meliandou, Guinea. He was the first person to die but before he died, he infected other family members, who then spread it to others and the virus eventually spread into other areas in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria and Senegal, before moving to the US, UK and Spain.

This Ebola outbreak is by far the largest ever-recorded outbreak and it has killed about 7,800 people by Dec. 17, 2014, according to WHO.

Rihanna parties in just bikini bottoms and sheer top aboard yacht

The singer wore nothing but bikini bottoms and a sheer black embroidered top with no bra as she partied on board a luxury mega yacht in St. Barths two days ago. See more pics after the cut...

APC VP presidential candidate Prof. Yemi Osinbajo releases new photos

 He posted these photos on his Facebook page yesterday.

Lagos Countdown 2014: A party like never before on December 31st

Organizers of the 2014 Lagos Countdown has assured all fun lovers that this year’s event will be the mother of all shows. Speaking at a press parley yesterday, the Managing Director of Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), Mr. George Noah informed all planning to attend that “we are  going to witness a major crossover party like never”.

Lola Omotayo Okoye shares throwback pics of herself

Pretty woman...this was when she was in her 20s.

Timetable and Schedule of activities for 2015 general election

 Above is INEC Timetable for the 2015 General Elections. Found it on Premium Times. See the rest of it after the cut...

Check out Kim and Kanye West's new home

Kim and Kanye West just bought the house next door to their Hidden Hills dream mansion in Los Angeles so they can expand their property ... to nearly five acres

According to TMZ, the couple are planning to build a giant park for kids, a basketball court and a full music studio for Kanye - so he doesn't have to venture off to Paris to record his albums. Plus a full movie theater, game room. a spa for Kim as well as a detached guest house.

You would praise me when I leave office - Pres. Jonathan to Nigerians

President Jonathan says Nigerians will praise and appreciate him more when he leaves office. He said all the criticisms he has received from Nigerians so far is expected of any serving leader. He said it's only when leaders leave office that people will begin to see and appreciate their good works.

President Jonathan made this remark while receiving the state Governor Dickson Seriake and traditional rulers from Bayelsa state at the Presidential villa in Abuja yesterday December 30th

"I always say that I will not even expect praises now because hardly do people praise serving leaders. It is when you leave, people will begin to know. When you leave, people will begin to compare what you have done over the period vis-a-vis what others have done, then they will compare you with whoever takes over.

FG declares January 2nd 2015 as public holiday

The Federal Government has declared January 2nd 2015 as public holiday to mark Eid el Maloud celebration. In a statement released yesterday by the Minister of Interior affairs, Abba Moro, the Federal government asked Muslim faithfuls to offer prayers to God for the peace and Unity of Nigeria.

2face, Annie, Chichi Igbo, others attend Ini Edo's housewarming party

Actress Ini Edo's house-warming party held last night at her new home in Lekki. Former Falcons player Chichi Igbo, Annie, 2face Idibia, Alexx Ekubo and others are there. See some photos after the cut...

Only those who love poverty will vote Jonathan - APC VP candidate Yemi Osinbajo

Vice Presidential Candidate of the APC, Prof Yemi Osibajo says it is only Nigerians who love poverty that will return the present administration into office in 2015. He said this at a town hall meeting for artisans, tradesmen and farmers organised by the Lagos state government at the state secretariat yesterday December 30th 2015.

“No one is ignorant of all that is happening to us in this country. No one likes hunger and poverty; but people are hungry. In 2015, only those who love to continue to be hungry would prefer that the government in power at the centre remains there. By God’s grace, we would remove them from the seat of power. The people there presently cannot do anything, because they don’t know how to. They lack the capacity and capability to govern the country. I pray for the farmers and artisans that the Lord will bless us in the incoming year.” he said

Jada Pinkett, 43, sizzles in bikini on the cover of Shape magazine

The 43 year old mother of two posed in a bikini for the January/February cover of Shape magazine where she talked about her body, fitness regime and bedroom secrets.

"When my husband of almost 20 years can’t take his eyes off me? That’s amazing. But the number one reason I go to the gym is because it keeps me sane… I can deal with whatever’s coming at me.'

Peter Okoye gushes about his wife, says he's the luckiest man

 How sweet!

Tokunbo cars to cost more from January 1, 2015

As from first of January 2015, prices of imported used cars otherwise known as Tokunbo or second-hand cars are expected to go up as the second phase of the national automotive policy which was announced in November 2013, will commence.

Car dealers would be expected to pay the federal government 70% duty on all imported cars. FG had in 2013 introduced the national automotive policy with the view of encouraging local assemblage of automobiles in Nigeria, increasing the import tariff from 22% to 70%. The first phase of the policy involving the payment of 35% duty came into effect in February 2014 while the second phase which would have started in July this year was postponed to Jan. 2015.

Boko Haram kills 15 in Borno state

Suspected members of Boko Haram killed at least 15 people in a fresh attack on Kautikari, a village near Chibok community in Borno state on Monday December 29th.

"They were about 20, well-armed. They came in four-wheel drive vehicles and some motorcycles. Initially, I thought they were soldiers. The man running behind me was gunned down as I was fleeing. Afterwards, there were 15 people lying dead in the streets,” ,” a survivor, Jonah Umaru, told newsmen on phone.

TY Bello shares adorable new photos of her twin boys

 So cute...

Winnie and Zindzi Mandela cover new issue of Forbes Woman Africa

The December/January issue of Forbes magazine features the 4th most iconic South African figure of all time and ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela and her daughter, Zindzi Mandela.

Photos from Music Meets Runway Event

Music Meets Runway pre-event held on the 20th and event proper held on 23rd of December in Lagos. See more pics after the cut...

Comedian Chris Rock now dating co-star Rosario Dawson?

Chris Rock announced yesterday that he and his wife of over 18 years Malaak Rock are divorcing and looks like he made the announcement so he could officially go public with his new love interest, his Top 5 co-star, Rosario Dawson. That is according to MediaTakeOut.

"They didn't want to announce it while their movie Top 5 was still being released - cause they didn't want people thinking that Rosario is some type of homewrecker. She's not, Chris hasn't been with his wife in about two years" a source told MTO

MTO's snitch continued, "They got together while making Top 5 . . but kept it quiet. Now I think Chris filed the papers on Malaak because he wants to go public with it."

Billionaire daughter Oyin Adenuga wows to family Christmas party

One of the daughters of billionaire businessman Mike Adenuga, Oyin Adenuga wore this gorgeous Michael Costello couture dress to her family's Christmas party.

Mathew Knowles' reacts to backlash for selling Beyonce's memorabilia

Last week, Beyonce's father put up a garage sale in front of his office where he sold off some of Beyonce/Destiny's Child and Solange's memorabilia. After he was criticised for doing it, with many thinking he did it because he's fallen on hard times, Mathew did an interview to set the record straight. He said the reasoning behind the garage sale had nothing to do with him needing money.

"Somehow that became we are going out of business, homeless and selling all of Beyoncé’s stuff to stay alive, which as you can see it’s just the opposite. If I needed money, I wouldn’t sell $5 T-shirts. I’d sell a Grammy or an MTV award. So that is insulting to think we need to sell $5 T-shirts. No, I don’t think so.”

Mathew Knowles says business is good and wants to turn the his Houston building that has been filled with all of this old merchandise into a new studio.

Photos: Robin Thicke and Paula Patton spend Christmas Eve together

According to TMZ, former partner Robin Thicke and Paula Patton spent Christmas Eve partying together at Paula's house in LA. Despite ending their marriage, Robin and Paula's family were very friendly and they showed him a lot of love. Paula's cousin shared photos from the private bash on her instagram page...

Photos: VP candidate Prof Yemi Osinbajo takes his campaign to the streets of Obalende

APC Vice Presidential candidate Prof Yemi Osinbajo was in Obalende, Lagos on Saturday Dec. 27th to  campaign for his party. See more pics after the cut...

Actress Uche Jombo shares photos from her birthday dinner

Uche turned a year older recently and her husband treated her to a private romantic dinner

Photos: Jay Jay Okocha steps out with son, he's grown...

The iconic footballer and his son attended the Christmas edition of 'Love Is' the musical, at Eko Hotel on Dec. 27th. See another photo after the cut...

Pics: Toke Makinwa and husband hit the UK for the holidays

The couple are currently on holiday in the UK. Toke shared the photos on instagram. See more pics after the cut...

First Ebola case recorded in Scotland

The first case of Ebola virus has been recorded in Scotland. According to the Scottish government, the Ebola patient is a health worker who arrived Scotland from Sierra Leone today December 29th where she was helping to care for Ebola victims.

She arrived Glasgow in Scotland from London Heatthrow airport on a British Airways flight. All passengers on-board the flight are now being traced for examination. Meanwhile the woman has been quarantined at the Gartnavel hospital.

Wreckage of missing AirAsia jet is spotted in sea by search plane

Looks like the AirAsia flight that went missing early yesterday morning may be at the bottom of the sea. Indonesian officials say a search plane hunting for the missing plane have spotted objects in the sea believed to be wreckage from the plane which was carrying 155 passengers and 7 crew members.

An Australian Orion aircraft early this morning detected suspicious objects near Nangka island, about 160 kilometres south-west of Pangkalan Bun, near central Kalimantan, which is about 1,120 kilometres from the location where the plane lost contact while an Indonesian helicopter saw two oily spots in the search area a few hours later, this is according to Indonesian officials.

Experts believe that the aircraft was likely flying too slow to avoid a thunderstorm they encountered and this caused the plane to stall and crash.

Photos: Actress Genevieve Nnaji gets a Chieftancy title

She is now the 'Eze Ada of Amuzu Nweafor in Mbaise, Imo state. She shared the good news on instagram. Big congrats to her. See more pics after the cut...