FG sacks NIMASA boss, dissolves governing board of all federal paralstatals, agencies

The Federal government has sacked the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Ziakede Akpobolokemi. A statement by the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina today July 16th, says Akpobolokemi's sack is with immediate effect.

On-set photos from Monalisa Chinda's Talk Show!

Nollywood's top talent and entrepreneur, Monalisa Chinda has successfully completed production of her innovative talk-show. You and I with Monalisa' is an eccentric show created to address pressing and trending social issues in the most refreshing perspectives. It is scheduled to go live on AIT, TV Continental and other platforms in the coming weeks. See some onset photos after the cut...

Photo: Kylie and Kendall shoot for Balmain

The sisters feature in a new Balmain campaign

Bomb blast in Gombe state main market

Many people are feared dead after a bomb went off at the Gombe state main market situated along bank road this evening. Details later.

Fred and Agatha Amata attend son's graduation in London (photos)

Fred and Agatha Amata attended their son, Oreva's graduation in London today July 16th. Oreva graduated with a first class in Economics from the University of Kent. Congrats to him. See more photos after the cut...

50 Cent shares adorable photos with his son

 Cute boy!

Photos: Beyonce looks stunning in all-black ensemble

Singer Beyounce looked great in head-to-toe black as she stepped out in New York City yesterday..

Emir of Zaria cancels Sallah Durbar due to security challenges

The Emir of Zaria, Alhaji Shehu Idris has cancelled this year's Sallah Durbar. According to BBC Hausa, the emir cancelled it due to security reasons. Recall that over 40 people were killed in a suicide attack in Sabongari, Kaduna state on July 7th.

Wizkid gets loving birthday shoutout from his girlfriend, Tania Omotayo

 

Happy birthday Wizkid!

Photo: Ebuka Obi-Uchendu shows off hot body, says it's his fiancee's property

Ebuka posted a pic of his buff body and captioned it: "#CynthiasProperty. #Thankful"

Amber Rose shows off her brand new pink Jeep (photos)

The 31 year old mum of one took her brand new expensive pink Jeep on a spin in LA yesterday after getting a company to pimp it to her taste. See another photo after the cut...

Photos: Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob cast in 'American Crime Story'

American Crime Story is an upcoming true crime TV series that will debut in 2016 in the US. The first episode will be on OJ Simpson's 1994 murder trial and Robert Kardashian's involvement as one of OJ's lawyers. Yesterday, the first photos of Kim, Kourtney, Khloe and Rob as teenagers with their dad played by David Schwimmer on the set of series, was released. These are the actors they cast as the Kardashian siblings...and they made them very stylish! See more photos after the cut...

2face, Banky W, Darey, DJ Jimmy Jatt, others, fly together to Durban

2face Idibia, Banky W, Darey Art Alade, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Tunde Demuren, Sean Tizzle, Kcee and others all pictured aboard a flight from J'bourg to Durban yesterday for the MAMAs happening this Saturday in South Africa. See another photo after the cut...

Back together? Ben Affleck proudly displays his wedding ring at ESPYs

Actor Ben Affleck who announced his separation from his wife, actress Jennifer Garner, in late June proudly displayed his wedding band which he has been taking off and on since he got separated, at the ESPYs last night when he came to present an award to Derek Jeter.

Mother of twins Nadia Buari sexy in new photos

The actress who welcomed twins a few months ago showed off her sexy figure in a tight print dress in a series of photos she shared on Facebook. See more photos after the cut...

Find new ways to tackle insurgency - Babangida tells Pres. Buhari

Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has asked President Buhari to find new ways to fight insurgency in Nigeria. Babangida gave the charge in his Sallah message to Nigeria. He said the blood letting in the last four weeks has been alarming but that he is however confident that President Buhari will "put the final nail in the coffin of Boko Haram". Full text of his sallah message after the cut...

'Trans people deserve something vital. They deserve your respect'- Caitlyn Jenner

Despite the protests and petitions not to give Caitlyn Jenner the ASHE award, she went ahead and received it. The 65-year-old got tearful toward the end of her acceptance speech as she thanked her family, including her mother, sister and 10 adult children in the audience. Caitlyn initially planned to appear on stage with all 10 of her children and stepchildren, including the Kardashian sisters, but they instead showed their support from the audience.

Why I chose Yar'Adua as my successor - Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he chose late Yar'Adua as his successor because the other politicians available at that time were corrupt. According to him, one of those who wanted to succeed him was 'stinkingly corrupt'. He gave his reasons during an interview with Channels TV yesterday July 15th

"Even if you take your son as your successor, you are not sure of what he will do when he gets there. Don’t ever kid yourself. What do I know about any successor? What he presents. When he gets there, he presents it differently. We did our best, but if you say our best is not good enough, I will say, when it comes to your turn, do better.

You can’t play for Super Eagles henceforth if you're not in first division - Sunday Oliseh

Coach Sunday Oliseh has fired a warning, stating that he will only consider players who feature in top leagues both home and abroad.

Stephen Keshi, however was known to call up players from the lower leagues overseas. Sunday Oliseh said he wants to make changes and not do the same thing Stephen Keshi did. He said:

“If you are not playing  in first division in anywhere in the world and in Nigeria, you cannot play for the Super Eagles henceforth,”

Photos: Davido shows off artwork with his baby's face

The proud dad, shared an artwork of his baby's face wearing a crown and an O.B.O. pendant on the wall of his Lekki home.

Kardashian/Jenner clan show support for Caitlyn Jenner as she awaits the ESPYs award

All of Caitlyn Jenner's children and step children (except Rob Kardashian) and their spouses/partners  were on hand to give him support for the ASHE award she's about to receive. Kim and Kendall shared these photos of the 'Squad' on their respective pages. See more photos after the cut....

Chris Brown's baby mama says their daughter is not safe around his friends

Chris Brown who had his house robbed early Wednesday morning is not getting a break. This time, his baby mama is worried Royalty's in danger when she's with Chris and his friends.

Sources close to Nia Guzman say she thinks many of Chris' friends are gang members or gang-affiliated, and the robbery shows they've now turned on Chris.

After previous failures, I was scared of contesting the 2015 election - Pres. Buhari

President Buhari says he was scared of contesting in the 2015 presidential election after his failures in past elections. He said this while addressing APC leaders during the breaking of the Ramadan fast at the presidential villa on Tuesday July 14th

"No matter the level you are, drop your influence so that we can help achieve the manifesto – security, economy, employment and corruption- because if we don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria. We have to ensure that people we bring forward are those that will move the society forward.

Kendall and Kylie Jenner dazzle at the ESPYs in support of their Dad

19 year old Kendall and her 17 year old sister Kylie attended the ESPYS to support their Dad, Caitlyn Jenner. Kendall stepped out in a black gown by designer Alexander Vauthier with sheer see-through panels, a plunging bra style neckline with her décolletage covered in a fine chiffon while Kylie stepped out in gold glittering sequin gown. See more photos after the cut..

What I will discuss with President Obama - President Buhari

Press statement from the Presidency ...

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Sunday to Washington DC on a four-day official visit during which he will hold high-level talks with President Barack Obama and other senior officials of the United States government. Topmost on the agenda of President Buhari's talks with President Obama and United States Government officials will be measures to strengthen and intensify bilateral and international cooperation against terrorism in Nigeria and West-Africa.

Basketmouth comes to President Buhari's defence

Hmm...

See what Erykah Badu wore to the ESPN Body Image party (photos)

Singer Erykah Badu wore that dirty-looking dungarees to the ESPN Body Image party on Tuesday..

Actress Uche Elendu releases stunning new photos to mark her birthday

The actress, movie producer and mum released some stunning new photos to mark her birthday which was on Tuesday July 14th. Sere more photos after the cut...

Singer Timaya welcomes second child with his babymama

The singer and his babymama, Barbara have welcomed their second child together, a girl. The proud father announced her birth on his instagram page. Big congrats to them

See the Job approval ratings of Nigerian presidents from 2007-2015 released by NOI

According to this poll conducted by NOI and shared by presidential media aide Mr Shehu Garba, 70% of Nigerians say they approve of President Buhari's job performance in June which marked his first 30 days in office. Results of the poll showed that the north-east, north-central and north-west recorded the highest approval percentages while South-east and south-south recorded the lowest.