'I was not aware that my wife was dead until someone asked me to check the rumours flying around social media' - Actor Jide Kosoko

Wife of ace actor, Jide Kosoko, Henrietta, passed away two days ago after a long battle with diabetes. Encomium Weekly paid a condolence visit to the Kosoko's Lagos residence at Bariga yesterday and met the widower looking distraught as he was talking with some colleagues and movie marketers, about his wife's death. Jide Kosoko reportedly said,

"I went to a particular event on Monday (June 6), I was not aware that my wife was dead until the person that was with me asked me to check the rumours flying around the social media about my wife’s death.

Photos: GEJ out on a date with Dame Patience in New Jersey

Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience, were spotted arriving a restaurant in Edgewater, New Jersey yesterday Tuesday, 7 June 2016. The couple are on vacation in the US for 2 weeks.

Photos: Eucharia Anunobi shares photos from her birthday celebration in Sweden

Former actress turned evangelist Eucharia Anunobi recently clocked a year older. She took to Instagram to share few photos from a small party hosted by friends and well-wishers in Sweden. See more photos after the cut...

Keke Palmer shares raunchy new photos of herself

Former Child Star known for her big debut in Hollywood movie, Akeelah and the Bee, Keke Palmer, who's also a singer, shared these sultry photos of herself on Instagram and her website. See more photos after the cut...

Stephen Keshi's corpse deposited at Benin mortuary

The remains of former Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, has been deposited at Faith Mediplex, a privately owned mortuary facility in Benin City, Edo state. Keshi died of Cardiac arrest at his home in Benin City in the early hours of today June 8th. His death comes six months after his wife of 33 years, Nkem Kate Keshi, died in December after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Niger Delta Avengers strike again, claim to have attacked Chevron oil well in Warri

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, are claiming to have blown up Well RMP 20 belonging to Chevron located 20 meters away from Dibi flow Station in Warri North LGA, at 1:00am today, June 8.

Munachi Abii shows off her make up free face

Lovely...

Attacks on oil installations: FG, Niger Delta governors evolving common strategy to end economic sabotage

In a meeting summoned on the instruction of President Muhammadu Buhari, the federal government and Niger Delta states have started developing a common and united strategy to deal with the recent resurgent militant attacks on the nation's oil installations.

Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi dies at 54

One of Nigeria's most iconic sports personalities, former Super Eagles captain and former coach of the team, Stephen Keshi, has died. According to his family, he died in the early hours of today Wednesday June 8th of Cardiac arrest in Benin, Edo state. He was just 54 years old. He wasn't even ill, he just suddenly died. His family has announced his death.

Actress Zoe Saldana shares adorable photo with her twins

Zoe Saldana posted a photo with her 19-month-old twins CY and Bowie on IG to celebrate 1 million Instagram followers. "What I was doing the moment I learned my Instagram hit 1mil followers. Thank you everyone. I wish you love, happiness, health and prosperity always," the 37-year-old Avatar star captioned the cute shot with her boys.

Indian politician asks his government to ban Nigerians from entering India, says Nigerians create problems everywhere

A former Minister in India, Ravi Naik, has asked the Indian Central government to "ban" Nigerians from entering India, saying his country does not need Nigerian tourists. According to Times of India, Naik said this while speaking to some reporters recently.

Referring to Nigerians as "Negroes", Naik who is also a senior Congress leader, told the reporters that Nigerians have been causing "problems" in Goa, a western state in India as well other places.

Vanguard Columnist Femi Aribisala doesn't believe FG recovered $9bn loot

 As tweeted by him yesterday...

Pres. Buhari hands over to Osinbajo, writes National Assembly informing them of his medical trip to London

President Buhari has handed over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajoi. Osinbajo will serve in acting capacity for the 10 days President Buhari will be away in the UK for medical checkup.
President Buhari's letter to the senate was read on the floor of the house by the deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, during plenary yesterday June 7th. This is the second time President Buhari is transferring power to Osinbajo since they both came into power in May 2015.

Doctors to begin nationwide strike tomorrow

Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) has said that they will be going on a nationwide strike starting from Thursday June 9th. President of the association, Muhammad Askira, announced this yesterday June 7th. According to him, they are taking the painful decision of embarking on the strike action following the failure of the federal government to meet its demands of better working condition and better remuneration.

Federal government threatens to revoke licences of banks violating its ‘no sack’ order

Following the news of the retrenchment of 200 staff of Skye bank today, the federal government has released a statement threatening to sanction banks and telecommunication companies, that fail to comply with its order to suspend retrenchment. FG on June 4th, prevailed on Banks and Insurance companies to halt retrenchment exercises for now due to the hard economic realities.

Photos: Don Jazzy and Tiwa Savage meet Jay Z in New York

Tiwa Savage and Don Jazzy are currently in New York where Tiwa is expected to sign a deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation. They met with Jay Z today. See more photos as you continue...

Late Dora Akunyili's daughter shares photo of herself mimicking her mother's posture

Chidiogo Akunyili shared this split photos of herself and late mother, former Director General of (NAFDAC) Mrs Dora Akunyili who passed away on June 7, 2014 after a battle with cancer. "It's on the hands #mummy&I " she captioned the post.

Actress Shirley Igwe dashing in new photos, says she no longer works for Imo Govt

Shirley Igwe has released new photos from her recent photo shoot for her Website / YouTubechannel. Shirley, who became Principal Protocol Officer to governor Rochas Okorocha a few years ago says she no longer works for the Imo state government.

"I no longer work with Imo state government and I don't have any connection to Rochas, those who mail me projects for assistance home and abroad should stop please."

MEND commends President Buhari for the clean-up exercise of Ogoniland, describs Jonathan as a colossal failure

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has released a statement commending President Buhari for flagging off the cleanup process of the oil polluted Ogoni land. In the statement made available to Sahara Reporters today June 7th, the militant group said successive governments including that of an indigene of the area, Goodluck Jonathan, failed to carry out the cleanup of the region as recommended in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Billionaire daughters, DJ Cuppy and Temi Otedola featured on UK Daily Mail

Billionaire daughters of oil magnate, Femi Otedola, Florence aka DJ Cuppy, 23, and Temi Otedola, 20, were featured on UK's Daily Mail today June 7th, where they talked about their lives, careers and what it feels like to be the daughters of the 16th richest man in Africa.

DJ Cuppy who recently graduated from King’s College, University of London, with a degree in Business and French, said she wants to become a renowned DJ and make it into Forbes 30 under 30 Rich List.

PDP caretaker committee members take over leadership of the party (pics)

Members of the PDP National Caretaker Committee today took over the leadership of the party as they replaced the National Working Committee of the party. Former Deputy National Chairman and former Acting National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus on behalf of the National Working Committee, handed over to the caretaker committee members.

The committee members were appointed by the party during their party convention in Rivers state on May 21st. All PDP state governors, Senators and key party members were present at the handing over ceremony which took place at the National Secretariat. See more photos after the cut...

Pic: Mikel Obi takes over the barbecue grill

Footballer Mikel Obi's girlfriend Olga Diyachenko shared a pic of the footballer cooking meat on the barbecue grill in their backyard.

Hillary Clinton secures Democratic nomination after delegates count

Hillary Clinton is the presumptive Democratic Party Presidential candidate according to reports by the Associated Press who put together a tally of Democratic Party delegates who voted for Clinton last night. The count puts Mrs Clinton on 2,383 - the number needed to make her the presumptive nominee which makes her the first female nominee for a major US political party.

But her main rival for the party's ticket, Bernie Sanders, says she hasn't won as her candidacy is dependent on super delegates who can't vote till July.

Pres. Buhari orders suspension of military action in Niger Delta for 2 weeks

In a bid to quell the unrest in the Niger Delta region by militants in recent times, President Buhari has ordered the military to suspend operations in the region for two weeks to create room for dialogue with militants. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, disclosed this at the handover ceremony of Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas to the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, yesterday June 6th.

Sola Kosoko also pays a tribute to her late mother, Henrietta Kosoko

Henrietta Kosoko died yesterday after a long battle with diabetes. She was 53 year old...

James Ibori accuses British prosecutors of witholding information

Lawyers representing former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, have accused Britain's prosecuting authorities of withholding information from them regarding alleged corruption by a British police officer who is involved in Ibori's investigation and also making misleading statements in court.

The lawyers made the allegations at the resumed hearing of the case against Ibori at the Crown Court, Southwark UK yesterday June 6th.

AY shares lovely photo with his daughter

Adorable!

Saraki says his trial at CCT is a huge distraction, he want to clear his name as soon as possible

Senate President Bukola Saraki says his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal is a huge distraction and he wants to clear his name as soon as possible. Saraki, who is standing trial for alleged false declaration of his assets while he was governor of Kwara state, stated this in a recent interview with The Cable..

“It (CCT trial)‎ is a distraction. I want to clear my name as soon as possible so that we can move forward. It is a huge distraction. As an institution we must look at how to strengthen the judiciary. The fight against corruption must be transparent. It might slow us a little bit down, but I am confident we will ‎make progress" he said

If anyone has a problem with my slim, skinny, hipless body..That's ur problem, not mine! - Actress Ebube Nwagbo

Nollywood Actress, Ebube Nwagbo has a word for body shamers on Social Media! She took to her Instagram page early this morning to admonish them and let them know their opinion doesn't count. According to her:

Amber Rose stunning in new photos

Stunning!