This persecution should stop - Okonjo-Iweala

Former Minister of Finance Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala says the repeated battering of her name in the media in recent times by some politicians needs to stop.Okonjo-Iweala has been accused by Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole of spending N2.1 billion from the Excess Crude account ECA without proper approval. The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee which comprises of all Finance commissioners from the 36 states on Tuesday July 7th stated that they were not informed when the former Minister approved the release of N2.1 billion from the ECA.

Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to ECA's report in a statement signed by her media aide. Read after the cut...

End to Boko Haram in Nigeria is in sight - Buhari

President Buhari says that the end of terror group Boko Haram in Nigeria is in sight. He said this in a statement released yesterday July 8th. The statement released by Shehu Garba, SA to President Buhari on Media and Publicity reads in part;

“The president is convinced that with recent increase in troops deployment, improvements in the supply of arms and equipment to the military, as well as the ongoing effort to mobilise greater international cooperation and support, the end of Boko Haram and terrorism in Nigeria is in sight.

Kate Middleton and Prince William loved up at Wimbledon

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were at Wimbledon yesterday to see a tennis match and had eyes only for each other. More photos after the cut...

NFF in negotiations with Sunday Oliseh...

Photos of former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh and the Nigerian Football Federation, President Amaju Pinnick in London yesterday. According to Felix Anyansi-Agwu, chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, they are in talks with Oliseh to coach the Super Eagles following Stephen Keshi's sack.

'An offer has been made, and there is understanding, but we have to work out the final details of the agreement in a few days. Of course, the Executive Board has to give approval for his appointment based on the final terms to be agreed.'

Photos: Scott Disick gets himself a new bachelor pad following split from Kourtney Kardashian

Scott Disick bought a $3.7m bachelor pad - in his name only - in Beverly Hills a few months ago while living with Kourtney and their children in her mansion in Calabasas. Now that Kourtney has dumped him, Scott is reportedly now moving to the pad which is not far from her home so he could be close to the children. See inside the home after the cut...

Photos: Man arrested with fake $2.1million at Lagos State airport

45-year old Lawrence Agbe (pictured above) was on July 7th arrested by security officials at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport Ikeja Lagos while trying to transport fake dollar bills totaling $2.1 million from Lagos to Abuja.

While speaking on the arrest, the Commissioner of Police for the command, Mr. Fredrick Lakanu, said during interrogation Lawrence said the fake dollar bills were owned by one Steve.

"After further interrogation, the suspect mentioned one Steve residing in Abuja as the owner of the said €1.25m. But Steve is at large.”CP Lakanu said

Wife of PDP Chieftain in Rivers state murdered by unknown gunmen

Mrs. Ebire Ejor Ngowah Ejor, the wife of a chieftain of PDP in Rivers state and former Executive Chairman of Eleme Local Government Council, Chief Ejor Ngowah Ejor was murdered by unknown gunmen in Port Harcourt the Rivers state capital.

According to reports, Mrs Ejor was abducted in Port Harcourt on Sunday July 5th and her body was found in a remote village in Eagles Island in the state on Tuesday, July 7th. The state party chairman yesterday condemned the killing, describing it as “unwarranted, barbaric and shocking”,

Pic: Kendall Jenner strips for Calvin Klein underwear

 Kendall shared a little tease at the new Calvin Klein underwear she modeled for...

The response to Chibok girls by Jonathan's govt was unimpressive and unfortunate - Pres. Buhari

While receiving members of the Bring Back Our Girls group at the state house yesterday, President Buhari said the response from the past administration immediately after the Chibok girls were kidnapped was very unimpressive and unfortunate. He said it portrayed Nigeria in bad light in the international community.

“We cannot rationalize the government’s incompetence in handling this issue,” he said.

Synagogue collapse: Coroner indicts T.B. Joshua’s Church, building contractors to be prosecuted

A coroner inquest instituted by the Lagos State government to investigate the collapse of a guest house owned by Synagogue Church, has indicted the church for negligence, NAN reports.

The guest house collapsed in September 2014, killing 114 people, many of them South Africans, who traveled to Nigeria for the church’s service in Lagos. The inquiry sat for months and set July 8 for its ruling. In his decision Wednesday, the judge ordered the prosecution of the contractors who constructed the collapsed building. (NAN)

Photos: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner pictured on divorce retreat in Bahamas

The couple who announced their separation on June 30th after 10 years of marriage are pictured above at a retreat in Bahamas where they escaped to last week with their children. The couple left the kids in the home they own in Bahamas and sat outside to talk for a bit.

An onlooker claimed Ben and Jen would look at each other briefly as they spoke before looking away in silence...and spent much of the time staring off into space. See more photos after the cut...

Mariah Carey steps out in sexy black gown on date night with boyfriend

The singer stepped out in this lovely semi-sheer black dress with plunging neckline as she and her billionaire boyfriend attended a late night party recently...

Pics: Pres. Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, Ambode at APC NEC meeting

Here are photos from APC's National Executive Council meeting which held at the party secretariat in Abuja yesterday July 3rd. See more photos after the cut...

Actor Jim Iyke says his table water is better than Eva and the rest...:-)

 Good for him!

Chidinma Ekile and 2015 Miss Globe Nigeria cover new issue of House of Maliq magazine

Singer Chidinma Ekile and the current Miss Globe Nigeria Sandra Egbebor cover the first July edition of Maliq magazine. The gorgeous singer-songwriter is alluring on the cover while Sandra Egbebor on the reverse cover is classy in a beautiful stunning glittering gown. See more photos after the cut...

Whatever your personal interests, put them in your pocket - Pres. Buhari tells APC members

President Buhari asked APC members to put their personal interest in their pocket and allow the party system work. He gave the charge during his opening remarks at the party's NEC meeting yesterday at the party's National secretariat in Abuja.

"What ever your personal interests, put them in your pocket. Let APC work. Let the system work. I appeal to you to accept the superiority of the party. I cannot confine myself in Sambisa forest and refuse to participate in the meeting because I respect the superiority of the party.” he said

Senator Saaraki and Hon Yakubu Dogara are present at the meeting while Bola Tinubu is absent.

I will employ illiterates into my govt, they voted for me - Fayose

Governor Ayo Fayose says he will be employing illiterates such as Okada riders, farmers etc into his government. See more tweets below...

Photo: Prince William flies economy class

The 33-year-old father of two and next king of England after his father flew in economy class in a Ryanair passenger flight from Stansted to Glasgow sometime last month. The Prince was travelling to Scotland from his home as part of his training to fly with the East Anglian Air Ambulance. A passenger shared the photo on twitter.

Brand new video: Kcee ft Diamond Platinumz - Love Boat

Five Star Music is proud to debut the brand new music video for Kcee's latest single – the midtempo R&B jam “Love boat” with Afrobeats sensibilities. Accompanying the outstanding single, is the equally stunning music video. Directed by Nick Roux for Molotov Cocktail, the video for ‘Love Boat’ was shot on location in South Africa and brings Kcee's 'Love Boat' theme further to life. Enjoy..

Photos: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo visits Kaduna state

Vice President Osinbajo arrived Kaduna state yesterday for the Senior Course 37 Graduation at Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji holding on July 3rd. See more photos after the cut...

Malia Obama seen hanging out on 'Girls' set in New York (photo)

The first daughter of the US president, who turned 17 today July 4th, was seen on the set of popular TV show, 'Girls' in New York on Thursday. Malia wants to intern for the show, which is one of her favorites, for the summer. Last year, Malia interned on Halle Berry's show 'Extant' and this year, it's Lena Dunham's 'Girls'!

See inside Kris Jenner's beauty room and master bathroom

This is the room where she goes to do her make-up. Yeah, just make-up. See what her master bathroom looks like after the cut...

Photos: Omotola Ekeinde hangs out in LA

Actress Omotola pictured left having lunch with French actress Clotilde Delavennat and hanging out with Ben Murray Bruce's daughter Jasmine Bruce right. See more photos after the cut...

Bobbi Kristina Brown's family member trying to sell her death bed photo

So, an extended family member of Bobbi Kristina Brown contacted TMZ saying that they wanted to sell a photo of her laying on her death bed in a hospice but TMZ declined the offer because according to them, it was disgusting but not unexpected.

According to TMZ:

The photo was shopped to us ... we passed. It was taken earlier this week at the facility outside of Atlanta. A woman is hovering over Bobbi Kristina in the photo ... we're told it's a family member. As for who shot the photo ... we're told it's "an extended family member." The pic is being shopped to multiple magazines and websites, and we're told there's interest.

Chris Brown stops his $10,000 per month child support payments to his daughter's mum before he even started

So with all the back and forth between Chris Brown and his baby mama's child support payments fights, he is now really pissed off. His baby mama, Nia Guzman said Chris only gave her $2,500 for child support for their baby Royalty. Nia demanded $15,000 each month but Chris decided to take her to court and ended up agreeing to pay her $10,000 each month instead which she agreed to.

Beyonce sexy in a striped wrap dress as she steps out in NYC

33-year-old pop diva was seen out in midtown Manhattan showing off her legs in a seductive striped wrap dress and a chic messenger style handbag with silver chain. See more photos after the cut...

Buhari has the blueprint to Nigeria's ecomonic and health problems - Lai Mohammed

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Lai Mohammed spoke on Thursday during his 9th Ramadan Lecture in Oro, Kwara State about how the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has the solution to tackle Nigeria’s developmental challenges.

He said that Nigeria has a lot of challenges in many sectors especially in areas of health, poverty, education and unemployment.

Heavily pregnant Karen Igho pens a letter to her unborn baby

Heavily pregnant BBA star Karen Igho who showed off her baby bump shared this emotional letter to her unborn child.

"A Love Letter To My Unborn Child I write this letter to my unborn child from the depths of my soul. You've entered my womb and made my life complete and whole. I never thought I would be chosen for such an awesome task. It is a greater blessing than what I ever could ask. I can almost imagine you in my mind. Beautiful, Happy, Bouncing, flashing a smile so kind. Feeling you flutter is a sensation like no other. It does wonders for the joy of this soon-to-be-mother! You create a glow in me I never knew I would see. It is true happiness that sets me on cloud nine manifested deep inside of me! You're my baby, my child, my heart, and my wonder. I pray we create a bond that no one can put asunder. You're a designer's original! A creation from the King! I can hardly wait for you to enter the world and see the joy you bring".

Scott Disick seen frolicking with another lady while on vacation in France

Amidst rumours that Scott Disick has been kicked out by his wife Kourtney Kardashian, he doesn't seem to be bothered, as he was seen having a good time with another woman in France.

According to Hollywood Life, the father-of-3 has slept with over 100 women behind Kourtney’s back during their 9-year relationship!. Kourtney has accused him several times of infidelity & he's always said he'd do better but it doesn't look like it.

APC says President Buhari will release list of ministers in a few days

Waiting!