PDP warns Federal Government not to intimidate them with EFCC

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, senators have warned the Federal Government against using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to intimidate them, vowing to resist such attempt.

They asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that some people do not use his name to misuse state machinery in fighting their perceived political opponents in the guise of waging anti-corruption war.

Pic: D'banj and Dr Sid reunite over a game of Fifa..

Former label mates D'banj and Dr Sid pictured hanging out and playing Fifa together

Rapper 50 Cent to pay additional $2 million in sex tape damages

50 Cent has been instructed to fork over another $2 million in punitive damages to Rick Ross' baby mama, Lastonia Leviston, for leaking her sex tape online.
A lawyer for Leviston had urged jurors to award her $15 million in punitive damages but was rather awarded $7 mil especially because 50 Cent told the jury last week that he was worth less than $5 million in an effort to get some leniency.

Mariah Carey shows off 18 carat diamond necklace worth $500,000

Mariah Carey’s billionaire's boyfriend James Packer put $500,000 worth of rocks on her chest on Thursday before her performance. Packer gave Mariah an 18 karat yellow heart-shaped diamond, which he gave to her right before she went on stage for her Vegas show at Caesars Palace. She gave a shout out to him after her performance.

Photos: Nigerian Embassy in China hosts singer Kcee

The Limpopo master who is currently on tour in China, was yesterday hosted by the Nigerian embassy in Beijing, China. He also had his first show in Beijing and is due to perform in guangzhou and other major cities in China. See more photos after the cut...

Photos of President Obama in Kenya in 1988, 1992, 2006

Barack Obama has visited his father's homeland a few times in the past; in 1988, 1992, 2006 before his visit yesterday. His first visit was in 1988. He was on a journey of self-discovery to know more about his heritage and his father, who split from his mum 2 years after he was born.

On his second trip in 1992, he traveled with Michelle, who was his fiancee at the time. They married a few months after that visit. He wanted Michelle to meet his paternal grandmother & other extended family members.

He then visited in 2006 as a US senator. He moved around relatively freely and visited his father’s grave and his grandmother’s tin-roof house. Two years later, he became the president of the United States of America. (he's pictured with his grandmother above). See more photos after the cut...

Hulk Hogan fired by WWE for his n-word racist rant

The WWE is cutting all ties with wrestling legend 61 year old Hulk Hogan after finding out about him angrily using the n-word to describe someone who was dating his daughter.

WWE fired Hogan after learning of a transcript of comments made on his sex tape.

Hogan is in the middle of a lawsuit over the tape released by Gawker and the n-word remarks are expected to come out once the trial begins later this year.

US senator calls Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram ‘rapists’

While in the US, president Buhari criticized the Leahy Law - a U.S. human rights law that prohibits the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense from providing military assistance to foreign military units that violate human rights. Reacting, the sponsor of the Law, US Senator Patrick Leahy (the law is named after him) said Buhari is misguided in his criticism as the law, which has so far stopped the US govt from assisting Nigeria in the war against Boko Haram, can't be blamed for the atrocities committed by the 'murderers and rapists in the Nigerian military'.

“It is well-documented by the State Department and by respected human rights organisations that Nigerian army personnel have, for many years, engaged in a pattern and practice of gross violations of human rights against the Nigerian people and others, including summary executions of prisoners, indiscriminate attacks against civilians, torture, forced disappearances and rape.

Caitlyn Jenner steps out in sexy outfit for her first MC gig (photos)

Singer Boy George sang at Caitlyn Jenner's transgender religious naming ceremony on Thursday and she returned the favour by taking to the stage at Culture Club's performance at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles yesterday night to introduce Boy George's band to the crowd. For her appearance, she wore a chic sleeveless outfit with leather jacket and boots. See more photos after the cut...

Kenya rejects US gay rights agenda, what Pres. Obama said about it today

Kenya is an anti-gay country. Below is what President Obama said when asked during a press conference this afternoon in Nairobi what he thinks about gay rights in Kenya.

"The US believes in the principle of treating people equally under the law and that they are deserving of equal protection under the law.and that the state should not discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation and I say that recognizing that there may be people that have different religious or cultural beliefs but the issue is how does the state operate relative to people. You can look at the history of people around the world. When you start treating people differently not because of the harm they are doing to anybody but because they are different, that's the path whereby freedom is beginning to erode.

Photos from singer Duncan Mighty's wedding

Duncan married the love of his life Vivien in Port Harcourt today. See more photos after the cut...

Argentinian politician praised after a photo of her breastfeeding her baby during a parliamentary session went viral

Victoria Donda Perez's eight-month-old daughter was hungry while she was attending a meeting in Argentine National Congress earlier this month so she whipped out her breasts and fed her in the full glare of everyone. She is being hailed as a role-model for women and the photo had further opened up a conversation on public breastfeeding.

Why I can’t pay workers salaries - Governor Rauf Aregbesola

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State says the drop in allocations to the state from the Federation Account is largely responsible for his inability to pay his state civil servants their salaries. Aregbesola said this after he received an award by the Voice of African Women for Human Dignity, an NGO at Abuja yesterday July 24th.

"I have found it hard to pay the wage bills owing to the declining federal allocation to the state. Federal allocation to the state has reduced by 40 per cent since 2013, thereby making it difficult for my government to meet its responsibilities,” he said.

Wale Tinubu denies being dissed by Pres. Buhari in the US

According to sources close to the CEO of Oando, Wale Tinubu, he was not dissed by President Buhari at the Corporate Council of Africa dinner in Washington DC this week contrary to reports in the media that he was. In the video from the dinner that has since been released, President Buhari expressed his lack of surprise at seeing Wale Tinubu. What the president said below..

"I’m not surprised to meet the Chief Executive of Oando here. He is a very close friend of my big friend, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I’m talking about the Chief Executive of Oando, Wale Tinubu who is here. I am not surprised to meet him. But I was surprised to meet the Chief Executive of Zenith Bank; maybe he was brought by the Governor of the Central Bank.” Watch the video when you continue...

Caitlyn Jenner shows off her shoe collection says ‘Don’t get jealous, Khloe!'

Caitlyn Jenner took to Instagram to treat fans to a sneak peek at her expanding shoe collection, which includes everything from nude patent leather ankle-strap sandals to metallic pumps, flats and leopard heels. "Don’t get jealous Khloe! It’s filling up,” Caitlyn said. See more photos after the cut...

Pres. Buhari accuses US of 'aiding and abetting' Boko Haram members

President Buhari says that the US is 'aiding and abetting' terror group Boko Haram by refusing to supply arms to Nigeria. A US law called the Leahy Law prevents the US government from selling arms to countries which fail to tackle human rights abuses. President Buhari made the accusation while addressing members of the US Institute of Peace yesterday July 22nd

"In our efforts at combating the activities of Boko Haram, the new Government has sought and obtained the support of not only our neighbours other international friends and partners. Regrettably, the blanket application of the Leahy Law by the United States on the grounds of unproven allegations of human rights violations levelled against our forces has denied us access to appropriate strategic weapons to prosecute the war against the insurgents.

Pics: Gospel artist Samsung buys his producer a car

Popular Nigerian gospel singer Samsung gave his producer Niyi P, an infinity x35 SUV yesterday evening in his office in Abuja for a job well done. See more photos after the cut...

Check out these throwback pics of Pete Edochie and Davido

Pete was a very handsome man. See a throwback photo of Davido after the cut...

Photos: Actress Megan Good steps out in see-through bra

The actress, who is married to a preacher, was spotted out in Canada on Monday where she's shooting a new movie, wearing see-through bra.

Rapper 50 Cent claims his lifestyle is all fake, that his cars are rented and jewelry borrowed

During his court appearance today to defend his bankruptcy claim, 50 Cent said his flashy lifestyle is all fake. That his cars are all rented and his jewelry is borrowed. He said the Bentleys, Lamborghinis and Rolls Royces he flashes in music videos are not his.

“Those cars were rented. It’s like music videos, they say action and you see all these fancy cars but everything goes back to the dealership." he said under oath in a Manhattan Supreme court

As for the bling and Rolexes,  he said “I borrowed from the jeweler”. He claimed he owns just 3 gold chains to his name, which he occasionally asks his jeweler to melt down and recreate a new gold piece.

Boko Haram attacks family home of New Chief of Army Staff

Boko Haram members in a daring move attacked the family home of the new Chief of Army Staff Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai in Buratai village in Borno state today July 21st. According to Reuters, two people were killed while 8 others were injured during the attack. Several houses were burnt as well.

Jonathan's former CSO, Gordon Obua, reportedly released by DSS

Sahara Reporters is reporting that the former Chief Security Officer to former President Jonathan, Gordon Obua, has been released by the DSS. They say he was released around 10.30pm this night after detaining him since Thursday last week.

Buhari treating Jonathan’s men like prisoners of war - Olisa Metuh

While addressing PDP stakeholders in Lokoja, Kogi state, today, PDP spokesperson Olisa Metuh said Buhari is treating people who worked under Jonathan in the last administration like prisoners of war.

We condemn the uncivilised method of arrest, intimidation and the denial of the fundamental human rights of members of our party who served in the last administration by the Buhari led administration. We're being treated as if we are prisoners of war. We're being treated like refugees. But we are not afraid, we have faith in our strength & unity; faith in the peace, unity & progress of Nigeria. We're not afraid of the intimidation, harassment and arrest of our members by the administration of President Buhari.” he said

Nigerian twitter reacts to Pres. Buhari's interview with Amanpour

Nigerians react to President Buhari's interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour this evening. See some tweets after the cut...

Kim Kardashian shows off her busty display in Paris

Kim looked glamorous as ever when she stepped out to do some shopping at some designer boutiques on Paris' ultra expensive Avenue Montaigne on Tuesday morning.
The business woman who is expecting her second child with her husband Kanye West put on her usual busty display in a chic cream top with a dangerously low-cut neckline. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Fani-Kayode's daughter graduates from UK University

One of the pretty daughters of former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, Tumi, graduated with a Second Class Upper in Bio-Medical Science from Kings College London today July 21st. Pictured are FFK's three daughters and their mum, Yemisi Wada. Congrats!

Pres. Buhari speaks to Amanpour, says nobody will escape justice, not even his party members

In an interview with CNN's Amanpour, President Buhari talked about what he wants the US to do for Nigeria as it relates to the fight against Boko Haram

"The United States and even the G7 promised to do what they can to help Nigeria so we have brought our requirements in terms of training and equipping and in intelligence gathering for Nigeria to be able to fight Boko Haram" - he said

Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom's divorce finalized

It's been almost 2 years since Khloé Kardashian filed for divorce from Lamar Odom, and now both parties have signed off on the court documents that officially ends their marriage.

According to divorce documents that were filed late last week, both the reality star and former professional basketball player have finally reached an agreement and signed off on the paperwork.

President Buhari, John Kerry hold joint press conference to discuss fight against Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari and US Secretary of State John Kerry held a joint press conference today to discuss on the fight against Boko Haram in Nigeria. See more photos after the cut...

Rapper 50 Cent goes from a D&G 3-piece suit to a plain gray as he appears in court

On Monday night, 50 Cent hit the red carpet wearing a three-piece green satin suit from Dolce & Gabbana's Spring 2015 line paired with diamond-encrusted watch.

However, when he appeared in court on Tuesday morning, he dressed down to a simple gray suit that looked off-the-rack and traded the rocks on his time piece for plain black metal or plastic, as he appeared in Manhattan court to testify about his alleged bankruptcy.