New photos Boko Haram released of themselves as they change name

Boko Haram revealed in a new video posted online yesterday that they are now to be referred to as the 'West African Province' of the Islamic State, following their pledged allegiance to ISIS. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Lagos state government unveil brand new Kia Rio LASTMA cars

Brand new 2014 Kia Rio cars for Lagos state Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, officials.

GEJ orders removal of Jonathan/Sambo campaign billboards, banners and posters

State House press statement below..

With the 2015 presidential elections now concluded and the country preparing for the inauguration of a new administration on May 29, President Goodluck Jonathan believes that it is appropriate that steps be taken to restore the environment in Nigerian cities, towns and villages to their pre-elections campaign state.

Chris Brown shows off new look, dyes hair jet black

 He has previously dyed his hair rainbow color (left), now its jet black (right)

The real reason Big Sean broke up with Ariana Grande?

Ariana Grande and Big Sean announced a few days ago that they were breaking up after dating for 8 months. Now, insiders are dishing on went wrong.

From TMZ...

Sources tell TMZ ... Sean claims it was him who broke off the relationship because she was "immature". Sources say the downfall of their relationship started in February, when he made the most important appearance of his career at the House of Blues in West Hollywood. Everyone showed -- Kanye, Bieber, JLo, Chris Brown, Jay Z, A$AP Rocky, Tyga, Kylie and Kendall -- everyone except Ariana. We're told she needed to get ready for the Grammy's the next day, which he found extremely selfish.

Tonto Dikeh shares bathroom picture

The actress shared this pic on her instagram page.

Photos: Senate President David Mark visits General Buhari

Senate President David Mark paid a congratulatory visit to President-elect Gen. Muhammadu Buhari yesterday April 23rd. See more photos after the cut...

Kim shares cute photo of North as she touches toes with her dad

She's a happy, adorable child...

Nigerian soldiers pull back from Sambisa forest

Nigerian soldiers have pulled back from their ongoing operations in Sambisa forest after 3 members of a government approved vigilante were killed by landmines setup by Boko Haram in the deadly forest yesterday April 23rd.

The soldiers and the vigilante group members made an entry into the deadly forest on Sunday April 20th to destroy the sect members camps in the forest and if possible liberate the missing Chibok girls.

Khloe still in love with Lamar, flaunts his name tattoo on her hand

She shared a photo of an LO (Lamar Odom) tattoo on her hand holding the shift of her Bentley on her Instagram page and added a 'hearts' emoji on there. She's reportedly been hooking up with Lamar in the last few weeks.

Pics: Peter Okoye and son cover Vanguard Allure

This week's Vanguard Allure features Peter Okoye and his son, Cameron. The singer opens up on family, new businesses, music and finally fatherhood. More photos after the cut...

Patience Jonathan to resign as President of African First Ladies

Following her husband's defeat at the recently held presidential election, Mrs Patience Jonathan has called for an emergency meeting of the African Ladies Peace Mission where she has served as President since July 2012. Mrs Jonathan was elected President of the group in July 2012 and was expected to do two year term but with the exit of her husband from office, she will have to handover as President to someone else. Read the letter calling for the emergency meeting after the cut...

New pics from Tina Knowles wedding + says you can find love at any age

More stunning photos from Beyonce's mum Tina Knowles all white wedding. Talking to People magazine about finding love at 61, Tina said

"To walk down the aisle and see all my friends and family and to see my handsome man standin' there, and to know that at 61 you can still find love and have a magical day like that … it was really beautiful. There was a time when I doubted if I would find love again. But I was determined to be happy, and God sent somebody into my life. You can find love at any age. You just have to go for it.’

More photos from the wedding after the cut...

Chris Brown shares cute photos of his mum with his daughter

He shared these cute moments of his Mum, Joyce Hawkins and his daughter Royalty on his Instagram page. Chris's Mum is so proud of him and supports him in whatever he does. She says no child is a mistake and that Royalty will be completely loved and properly taken care of. See another photo after the cut...

Kim K shares a bikini selfie to celebrate Earth day

Kim Kardashian tagged the photo..."In honor of Earth Day, here's my best plant selfie from my new book #Selfish coming out May 5th #ivegotaselfieforeveryoccasion".

Boko Haram renames group to Islamic State in West Africa

Yesterday BBC announced that the terror group has released new images and also renamed itself - "Islamic State in West Africa".

NNPC calls for removal of fuel subsidy

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has called for the removal of payment of subsidy from petroleum products in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2015 Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum  organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers in Abuja today April 23rd, the Group Coordinator, Corporate Strategy and Planning, NNPC, Mr. Timothy Okon, said subsidy on petrol creates uneven distribution of revenue, round tripping and unnecessary carry-over of funds from one year to another in a manner difficult for the Federal Government to control. He added that continuous payment of subsidy is not sustainable.

Photo of Chris Attoh, Damilola Adegbite and their son

Cute! Picture taken during a shoot for their feature in Glitz Africa Magazine...

Video: TVC interviews president-elect, General Buhari

Interesting interview. Watch!

Photo of the day

Governor Amaechi couldn't be assed with his aides disturbing him while he's taking his siesta...hehe

43 Boko Haram child soldiers rescued in Borno

43 Boko Haram child soldiers have been rescued by the Chadian army in Damasak, Borno state. Spokesperson of Chadian Army, Col. Azem Agouna, while revealing this yesterday April 22nd, said the children, all aged between 12 and above and of Chadian nationality managed to escape during the clashes between insurgents and soldiers, while local families helped them to hide from the militias.

Monalisa Chinda, Alibaba, IK, Toyin Aimakhu attend Omoni Oboli's birthday dinner

Monalisa Chinda, Toyin Aimakhu Johnson, her husband Niyi, Comedian Alibaba, IK Osakioduwa attended the surprise birthday dinner for actress Omoni Oboli who turned a year older yesterday. See more photos after the cut...

Actress Sandra Bullock named World's Most Beautiful Woman 2015

The 50 year old actress has been named People magazine's World's Most Beautiful Woman for 2015. Sandra said she laughed when she heard about the honour, "No, really. I just said, 'That's ridiculous,' " she tells People "I've told no one. (that she was named Most Beautiful)"

Photos: Celebrities storm Nigeria Entertainment Conference

The third edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference held today April 22nd at Eko Hotel and many celebs attended. Toke Makinwa, Kaffy, Sound Sultan, M.I,  Eddie Lawani, Kemi Adetiba, eLDee, Joke Silva, Toyin Aimakhu, Seyi Law, Bez, Seyi Shay, Wunmi Obe, Azizat, DJ Caise and many others attended. See more photos after the cut...

Recall Nigeria's ambassador to South Africa and sue Zulu king - Senate tells Presidency

The Senate today called on the presidency to recall Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa and also file a lawsuit against Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini at the International Criminal Court following the recent xenophobic in some parts of South Africa.
At its plenary session, the Senate President David Mark asked the South African government not to stretch Nigerian government beyond its elastic limit

"My humble suggestion will be that South Africa should not stretch us beyond our elastic limit on this matter be cause there is a limit beyond which the nation will not accept what is happening in South Africa" he said

PDP leaders and members are not welcome to APC - Lai Mohammed

APC Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed says the era of defection of PDP members to APC has ended as the APC will not welcome them again into its party. Mr Lai Mohammed stated this in a statement he released today April 22nd.

"PDP leaders and members are falling over themselves shamelessly and swearing undying allegiance to the APC. Well, in case they did not get the message of the president-elect and our national chairman, we want to repeat it in very blunt terms: PDP leaders and members, you are not welcome in APC. Please stay in your party, but if as we suspect you cannot survive in opposition, then, take a walk, quit politics.

Pres. Jonathan to hand over power on May 29th, not May 28th - FG

Minister of Information, Senator Patricia Akwashiki says president Jonathan will hand over power on May 29th as against May 28th date earlier reported. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council meeting today April 22nd, Akwashiki said May 28th will be the last day ministries and parastatals will do their handing over of briefs while the President will hand over power to Buhari on May 29th

"In the council today, the discussion was still centered on transition. I have to make a little clarification because some people thought I said May 28 will be handover date. I never said that. I said May 28 will be the last day that we will have our handing over briefs by ministries and parastatals. I said from the 28th of this month to that date has been given to departments and ministries to submit their hand over notes.

Boko Haram commander killed in Borno forest - Defence Headquarters

A notorious commander in Boko Haram sect, Abu Mojahid, was killed by troops in an operation in Alagarno forest, Borno state yesterday April 22nd. Director of Defence Information, Major Gen Chris Olukolade revealed this in a statement released today April 22nd. The statement below..

“A notorious top terrorists commander, Abu Mojahid, was among the terrorists that died in their encounter with troops in the outskirt of Alagarno on Tuesday morning. The terrorists had staged a daring attack on troops, who were on patrol of the area. Meanwhile, the military operations are continuing in the form of offensive action on identified terrorists in some forest locations.

Mikel Obi's girlfriend celebrates him as he turns a year older

Super Eagles footballer, Mikel Obi is a year older today and his girl, Olga shared a photo of the birthday boy alongside the gifts she got him. Happy birthday to Mikel!

Photo: Former IGP Suleiman Abba hands over to new IGP, Solomon Arase

Former Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, who was sacked yesterday April 21st by president Jonathan handed over to the newly appointed IGP Solomon Arase at the police headquarters in Abuja today April 22nd.