FG sacks FAAN Director over appointment irregularities

The Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has sacked the Director of finance of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Tochukwu Bede Uchendu, over allegations of irregularities associated with his appointment into office as well as granting unapproved waivers worth N1 billion.

Mr Uchendu's sack was effected following a petition by the Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) dated March 23rd and addressed to the office of the Head of Service.

Terry G sends sweet shoutout to baby mama as she turns a year older

Awww...sweet

Bruce Jenner gets a lot of support from his two ex wives

Bruce Jenner and two of his ex wives were seen pictured together on Instagram. His ex wife Linda Thompson who was married to Bruce from 1981 to 1986 posted a snap of Bruce with his arms around both her and his first wife Chrystie Crownover, with a link to a lengthy and glowing article she wrote for the Huffington Post about their lives together.

Linda Thompson who is Bruce Jenner's 2nd wife posted the picture of the three of them on Instagram with the caption:  'It has been gently brought to my attention that I never personally shared the link to the Huffington Post abbreviated excerpt from my memoir in progress. So here it is. And thank you for your loving & kind response! #chrystiebruceandme.'

Photos: Michelle Obama stuns in blue gown at White House State Dinner

US First Lady Michelle Obama looked gorgeous in a blue dress by Japanese designer Tadashi Shoji at the White House State dinner held on Tuesday 28th in honour of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe. See more photos after the cut...

Miley Cyrus and ex-fiance Liam Hemsworth back together?

Miley Cyrus 22, who just ended her 5 month relationship with Patrick Schwarzenegger, may be falling back into a relationship with her former fiance Liam Hemsworth's 25. Miley and Liam have been frequently seen 'hanging out together in Los Angeles according to UsWeekly. And it looks like they could be rekindling their fallen relationship once again.

The 22-year-old singer and the 25-year-old actor were spotted at the Soho House in West Hollywood on April 24 and have been seen in several other places recently.

Photos: Atiku Abubakar pays General Buhari courtesy visit

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar paid a courtesy visit to the president elect, General Buhari yesterday. See more photos after the cut...

None of the rescued 293 females is from Chibok - Borno state govt

Borno state government says profiling of the 293 females rescued from Sambisa forest on Tuesday April 28th shows that they are from Damboa local government and not from Chibok as was highly speculated.

Speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri yesterday April 29th, the state Commissioner for Information, Dr. Mohammed Bulama, say the rescued females are from Bumsiri village in Damboa Local government area and were all kidnapped from the village by the sect members.

Pics: Meet Queen Gwen Okutele, Reigning Miss Nollywood Nigeria 2015

Pretty Gwendolyn Okutele from Delta state is the current Miss Nollywood Nigeria. She's an actress and a 400l student of the department of Business Administration at the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. She's also a former Miss ‘Face of the Niger Delta. More photos after the cut...

Beyonce has allegedly hired a private detective to spy on Jay Z

There are reports that Beyonce has hired a bodyguard for Jay Z whose real job is to spy on him and report back to her...

From The Mirror

According to Grazia, Beyonce has hired a private detective to keep their eyes on her hubby. Despite putting on a united front for recent outings together, sources tell the mag there is trouble in paradise.

"There are whispers Beyonce has hired a bodyguard to watch over Jay Z and report back to her," a source told Grazia."He's there to take care of Jay, but part of his unofficial remit is to fill Beyonce in when she's not there.

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...