Photos: General Buhari inaugurates 19-member Transition Committee

General Buhari, yesterday Wednesday April 29th in Abuja inaugurated a 19-member Transition Committee to liaise with its Federal Government counterpart to ensure a smooth transition. See the photos and names of the transition committee members after the cut...

Photos: Actor Desmond Elliot receives his Certificate of Return

Desmond Elliot who won the Lagos state House of Assembly seat for Surulere constituency I, received his certificate of return yesterday April 29th. See more photos after the cut...

Gen. Buhari at the induction of new members of the 8th National Assembly

General Buhari was at the induction of new members of the National assembly organised by the National Institute for Legislative Studies in Abuja yesterday April 29th. At the induction, Buhari promised to work closely with the National Assembly members, stating that for any democratic leader to work successful, he needs the cooperation of the national assembly members. See more photos after the cut..

Hollywood actress Eva Mendes is new face of Esteé Lauder

Eva Mendes, is the new face of Esteé Lauder! The 41 year old beautiful Latina mother of one who is also the owner of Circa Beauty expressed her delight at being the new face of the giant beauty company as she shared behind-the-scenes photo from her shoot.

Pic: Jude Okoye and wife Ifeoma have their court wedding

Months after their traditional wedding and welcoming a daughter, Jude Okoye and his wife Ifeoma had their court wedding at Ikoyi Registry yesterday April 29th. Here's a photo from their big day. Big congrats to them.

Buhari, Osinbajo and a sachet of N40 milo seen having breakfast...

President-elect and his deputy seen having breakfast with a sachet of N40 milo on their table:-)

Pres. Jonathan, Sambo, Ministers, others to get N3.24bn severance pay

According to the Remuneration Package put together by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice-president Namadi Sambo, non-returning Senators and House of Representatives members, ministers and  presidential aides will be paid a severance package of about N3.24bn as their stay in office terminates on May 29th this year.

According to Punch, President Jonathan  is entitled to 300 per cent of his annual basic salary which is put at N3, 514,705 and therefore his severance allowance will be N10, 544,115 after May 29. This however does not affect his constitutional benefits as a former President.

Photos: Iggy Azalea shows off hour-glass figure in Bonds underwear

Iggy Azalea is heading back home to Australia to celebrate Bonds’100th birthday as its new Bonds girl. The singer flaunted her sexy body as she posed wearing the brand’s underwear in shots uploaded to her Instagram account.

Four month old baby found alive after 4 days in Nepal earthquake rubble

Over 5,000 have been recorded dead since the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Saturday April 25th.  However God protected this precious four month old baby who was rescued by the Nepal army after 4 days of being trapped in the Nepal earthquake rubble.

Photo: Adaeze Yobo kisses her mum on the lips

So sweet...

Buhari says he did not ask anyone to bar AIT from covering my activities

President-elect Gen. Buhari says he never gave the directive to anyone to bar AIT from covering his activities. In a statement released this yesterday and signed by the Director of Publicity for the Buhari Campaign Organisation, Garba Shehu, Gen Buhari said this is the era of change and that he along with his staff will ensure they do not make the same mistakes the outgoing government made.

"The time for change has come and we must avoid making the same mistakes that the outgoing government made" the statement read in part.

The statement also stated that Gen Buhari instructed his staff to"steer clear of all dealings with the media, and leave all media affairs to his official media team. "I would like everyone to henceforth stay within his/her defined area of responsibility,” Buhari said.

Tinubu denied ever apologizing to Bode George

PDP chieftain Bode George did an interview with Punch recently where he claimed the APC leader apologized to him. Tinubu says he never did. Read the press statement below...

I was informed about a recent interview by Bode George in one of the national dailies and felt it necessary to clarify his claim that I begged him for forgiveness. I don’t know when and how I ever offended Mr.George. I have never wronged the man or even thought of it. I sought no forgiveness because no forgiveness was needed.

BTS photos from Asa's new music video 'Eyo' + Watch the video

Here are some behind-the-scenes pictures from Asa's new music video directed by Meji Alabi for JM production. More photos and watch the video after the cut...

Photo of Jay Z's cousin at Chocolate city

Jay Z's cousin was at Chocolate City office on Monday as he continues his search for talents in Nigeria.

PDP releases press statement on AIT ban, says it's dangerous for democracy

Press statement from the PDP on AIT ban, which the APC has since lifted..

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as unacceptable the Monday’s directive by the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari to bar a television house, the AIT, from covering his activities, saying the suppression of the media under any guise portends danger for the nation’s democracy.

Brand new video: Tonto Dikeh - Sugar Rush

DBrecords/DKM media presents the visuals to the first single from Tonto Dikeh . The video features cameos from Bangalee and label mates 2Kriss and Deeveelee. Watch...

Iyanya puts his hot body on display

Sexy guy...

All accredited media, including AIT, free to cover activities of President-elect - APC

APC has statement saying all accredited media, including AIT, are free to cover President-elect’s activities. Read below...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that all accredited media organizations in the country, including the African Independent Television (AIT), are free to cover the activities of the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the incoming Buhari Administration will not discriminate against any media organization, irrespective of its role during the electioneering campaign leading up to the recent polls.

Heavily pregnant Kate Middleton who is four days overdue still drives herself

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton who was due this past Saturday April 25th, was seen driving herself and her son Prince George and what appeared to be his nanny, Maria Borrallo, who was in the back seat, out of Buckingham palace with up to 5 bodyguards in tow.

NNPC audit reveals double payment of subsidy on petrol and kerosene, spent N3.65trn without approval

The audit report by PricewaterHouse Coopers PWC on the financial management of the NNPC has revealed that there were many cases of duplicated subsidy payment by the NNPC to many oil marketers between 2012 and 2013.

According to the report, payment of subsidies for petrol (PMS) and kerosene (DPK) between January 2012 and July 2013 when investigated had a difference of $980 million (about N195 billion) due to duplicated payments.

“Our review of the subsidy documentation revealed that the subsidy due to NNPC between January 2012 and July 2013 on PMS and DPK import was $8.99billion compared to the $9.97 billion stated by the Reconciliation Committee.

Meet the Top 12 Contestants Of Etisalat Sponsored Nigerian Idol Season V

With more than 10,000 auditions in 5 cities across Nigeria, numerous performance and eviction shows, the Etisalat Sponsored Nigerian Idol is down to its Top 12 contestants.  Meet the contestants after the cut...

Photos: Tonto Dikeh looks fierce in her green outfit

Lovely outfit!

Army spokesman says 200 girls rescued are not Chibok girls?

The army tweeted yesterday that they can't confirm if Chibok girls were among the 200 girls they rescued from Sambisa forest, that they will know after they screen and profile the rescued girls. But now Reuters, AP and Al-Jazeera are reporting that an Army Spokesperson has confirmed Chibok girls are not among the 293 girls and women rescued.

Army spokesman Col. Sani Usman told The Associated Press that troops destroyed and cleared four militant camps and rescued 200 abducted girls and 93 women "but they are not the Chibok girls." (Let's wait for official confirmation from Army Spokesperson, Olukolade)

Pres. Jacob Zuma says his country is not a Xenophobic nation in an open letter to Mozambican writer

South African President Jacob Zuma got an open letter from a Mozambican writer Mia Couto (left), one of the most prominent writers in Africa, who accused South Africa of Xenophobia. Zuma has responded to the criticism in an open letter of his own, saying that the action of a minority should not be used to stereotype 50 million people. Read it Zuma's open letter below...

"My Dear Brother, I was very happy to hear from you after a long time. It is a pity that we are reconnecting under sad and painful circumstances which have prompted you to write an open letter to me. I remember you from our days in Mozambique, when you worked at the Mozambique Information Agency and when you were editor of Tempo magazine and later of Noticias.

Photos: Mbong Amata covers May edition of House of Maliq magazine

Actress and mum of one Mbong Amata covers new edition of House of Maliq. More photos after the cut...

Actress Chike Ike stuns in shoot for Glamour magazine

 Behind-the-scenes photos from a shoot for Glamour magazine. Lovely outfit!

Photos: Gen. Buhari receives Canadian, Tanzanian, German ambassadors in Abuja

 President-elect, Gen Buhari met with the ambassadors of Canada, Amb. Perry John Calderwood (above) Germany Ambassador, Michael Zenner and Tanzania Ambassador, Daniel Ole Njoolay, in Abuja yesterday April 28th. More photos after the cut...

Nigerian troops find 200 girls and 93 women in Sambisa Forest

Nigerian troops just announced that they have found 200 girls and 93 women in Sambisa Forest, but haven't officially confirmed if the girls found are the same ones who were abducted from their school in Chibok community in April 2014. See more tweets after the cut...

FG names major streets and roads in Abuja after Jonathan, Sambo, Atiku, El Rufai, others

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has revealed plans to rename some major streets and road in the FCT after some prominent Nigerians.

In a statement released yesterday April 27th by his spokesperson, Nosike Ogbuenyi, the ministersaid those to be honored with street names include President Jonathan, Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, late Dr. Chuba Okadigbo, former Speaker of House of Representatives and Katsina State Governor-elect, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, former Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Dahiru Musdapha, Business moguls, Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote and several others.

Pres. Jonathan sacks NHIS CEO, confirms Gwarzo as DG SEC & Peter Obi as chairman of SEC

State House press statement

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has relieved the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Femi Thomas of his appointment with immediate effect. The President has also approved the appointment of Mr. Olufemi A. Akingbade as Acting Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the NHIS.