Friday, 2 December 2016

Gay Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainana reveals he is HIV Positive on Twitter

Gay Kenyan writer Binyavanga Wainaina took to Twitter to reveal that he is "HIV Positive ...and happy". The brilliant author, who is a long time friend of Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie revealed his status on Worlds Aids Day, marked yesterday, December 1.

In 2014, the 45-year-old shocked the world when he revealed his sexuality in a blog published on africasacountry.com.

Photo: Rihanna and Prince Harry get live HIV tests

Rihanna and Prince Harry, who is in Barbados as part of his Caribbean tour, both took HIV tests to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS on World AIDS Day in Barbados yesterday Dec. 1. The test was filmed for TV but both already knew their status before taking the tests, so there will be no surprises...haha.

Barbados celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence from Britain on Wednesday November 30

Flavour attends the birthday dinner of his babymama, Sandra Okagbue

Flavour pictured with his first babymama, Sandra Okagbue and a friend, at her birthday dinner in Intercontinental Hotel, VI, Lagos, yesterday night...see more photos after the cut..

Photos: Gov. Fayose presents brand new car to the best civil servant in Ekiti state

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose yesterday presented keys of a brand new Kia Cerato to Bamisile Lucy after she emerged 'best Civil Servant' of the year 2016.

Three civil servants were shortlisted for the award but Mrs Bamisile emerged winner after she picked 'Yes' and the two others picked 'No' in the lot cast by Fayose. Congrats to her. See more photos after the cut...

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick are reportedly giving their relationship another try

According to a source who spoke to E!, the couple who split up last summer after nine years together are giving their relationship another try.
'They are back together and giving their relationship a try again,' the source said.

The rekindling appeared to have come from Scott's toned-down ways. 'Scott's mellowed out a lot and hasn't been partying.' The source also added that the kids are another reason the duo want to try and make it work.

"You crossed the line & hurt me big time. I'm coming for you" - Dabota Lawson fires back at Sylvia Nduka

On Thursday, ex-beauty queen and mother-of-one, Dabota Lawson, took to social media to drag a former beauty queen, for allegedly sleeping with her ex husband and asking around to find out the father of her daughter. Dabota gave a hint about the lady in question and it was, former MBGN Sylvia Nduka. Sylvia replied (read here) and everyone thought the drama was over. Turns out it wasn't! Dabota has responded, warning that she's coming for her. Read her post after the cut...

Avoid premarital sex. I married my wife as virgin and she has remain faithful - Says Gov. Ayade on World Aids Day

Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade on Thursday advised youths to stop engaging in sex before marriage as it is the best way to avoid contracting HIV/AIDS virus.
The governor, who stated this in Calabar during the 2016 World Aids Day, said the best virtue any girl or woman would give to her husband is to get married as a virgin, a core value Africans are known for.

Snoop Dogg mocks Wendy Williams in new photo

She really looks funny...

12 Auchi polytechnic lecturers fired for sleeping with their male students girlfriends in exchange for higher grades

12 lecturers at Auchi Polytechnic Edo state, have been sacked by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) after they were found guilty of giving high marks to their male students who offer them prostitutes or their girlfriends for sex. A report published in one of the National Dailies in April this year, exposed the activities of these randy lecturers. An investigative panel comprising of officials from EFCC, ICPC, NBTE, others was launched and after a thorough investigation, the lecturers were found guilty.

Kim Kardashian is far behind me in beauty - Russian model insists

A curvy model has been dubbed 'the Russian Kim Kardashian' after sharing raunchy new photos with her millions of followers to celebrate her 22nd birthday.

Anastasia Kvitko,  shared photographs of herself wearing a highly-revealing swimsuit on social media where she has an incredible 4.9 million followers - but she has insisted she's in fact better looking than Mrs West.

Don Jazzy recalls the time he used to wear fake jewelry (photo)

Don Jazzy shared this throwback photo on social media, recalling the time he used to wear a lot of artificial jewelry. The music label executive captioned the photo above:
"Bae can you see my eyes? Somebody will just pack plenty fake jewelry and wear. Well we thank GOD sha. 🏼#TBT"

Woman turns up at church for wedding after getting invite before realising she's the bride

This woman was given the shock of her life - when she was invited to her OWN wedding. While the bride is usually responsible for the majority of a wedding's organisation, on this occasion, Mercedes Ortiz was kept completely in the dark.

In fact, the stunned bride only found out she would be the star attraction at the wedding when the doors of the church were opened.

Rihanna seen buying roasted corn on the street of Barbados

The super star was seen buying corn on the streets of Barbados and no one seemed to have noticed her. She shared the experience on her Snapchat page. See more photos after the cut...

President Buhari will present 2017 budget within 10 days - Saraki says

Senate President Bukola Saraki was at the state house Abuja yesterday where he had a closed door meeting with President Buhari. Speaking with state house correspondents after his meeting, Saraki disclosed that the 2017 budget which was approved by the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday November 30th, will be presented to a joint session of the National Assembly within the next 10 days.

Nick Cannon praises ex wife Mariah Carey, says he will love her forever

After photos of Mariah Carey and her new love interest, Bryan Tanaka surfaced on the Internet where Bryan tried to pick Mariah but tripped, Mariah's ex husband, Nick Cannon shared a throwback photo where he carried his ex wife, Mariah and captioned it. #TBT This is how you do it! LOL #IkeTurnUp #WePetty. Nick Cannon who is expecting a child with his current girlfriend shared another with Mariah where he said she will forever be his queen and that he will love her forever. He wrote:

Kiki Osinbajo shares stunning new photo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's daughter posted the photo on her IG page.

Rob Kardashian and his fiancé, Blac Chyna reportedly set wedding date

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna have reportedly set a wedding date in 2017. According to exclusive reports by InTouch magazine, the couple who just welcomed a baby girl, Dream Kardashian, have set their wedding date for July 17, 2017 for a very special reason.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcome their second child together, a baby boy

Actress Mila Kunis has given birth to her second child, a son, with husband, actor, Ashton Kutcher. The couple welcomed their baby on Wednesday, November 30. They still have not released his name. Mila's rep confirmed the exciting arrival to E! News. The couple have a 2 year old daughter, Wyatt Kutcher.

Fani-Kayode's wife shares a cute selfie as they head out together

Femi Fani-Kayode's wife, Precious, shared the photo above on social media yesterday and captioned it; 'Off with my Yin Yang #solomovements #blessedbeyondmeasures"

Check out this throwback photo of actor Jim Iyke

 Handsome guy!

Sandra Okagbue changes her Instagram name to Ugegbe1, pet name given to her by her babydaddy Flavour

She effected the change yesterday December 1st....

Thursday, 1 December 2016

Wole Soyinka reportedly fulfills promise to destroy US 'green card' over Donald Trump's election win

Nobel prize-winning author Wole Soyinka today revealed that he has fulfilled his pledge to throw away his US residency green card if Donald Trump won the presidential election. (Read here)
"I have already done it, I have disengaged from the United States. I have done what I said I would do," Soyinka told AFP on the sidelines of an education conference at the University of Johannesburg. "I had a horror of what is to come with Trump... I threw away the (green) card, and I have relocated, and I'm back to where I have always been."

Kanye West's step brother finally speaks, claims Kanye is 'mentally exhausted and probably feeling depressed'

Hal Carmichael, whose mother Cheryl was married to Kanye’s father, has spoken out about over Kanye’s hospitalisation. Although Hal has not seen Kanye since 2014, their families reportedly remain close and he even attended his wedding to Kim Kardashian in Italy.

Hal, who lives in San Antonio, Texas, spoke exclusively to The Sun UK...

Sylvia Nduka responds to Dabota Lawson's accusations

 If you don't know what happened, read previous post here

Photos: Mariah Carey suffers nip slip at the beach 18+

Singer Mariah Carey was seen frolicking on the beach with her new boyfriend/dancer, 30 year old Bryan Tanaka....and then... see after the cut...

Comedian Klint Da Drunk and wife, Lilien celebrate their daughter's 1st birthday

Klint Da Drunk and his wife, Lilien are celebrating their daughter, Adaora's first birthday today. Beautiful new family photos were shared on their respective Instagram accounts. Happy Birthday to the little princess. More photos after the cut...

Sack CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele within 14 days - Arewa Lawyers tell Buhari

Young lawyers from the North under the aegis of Arewa Young Lawyers Forum (AYLF), have called on President Buhari to sack CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, within 14 days or they would take action against the Federal government. The lawyers in a press release signed by their President, Abubakar Sadiq Ilelah, said they were worried by Emefiele's “lackadaisical style of management” which according to them has thrown the economy into recession.

Photo of the day: Recession...Lol!

As shared on Twitter...

Pics: Jazmine Tookes walks the Victoria's Secret runway in a $3million bra

Jasmine Tookes, 25, was chosen to showcase the $3million Bright Night Fantasy Bra designed by Eddie Borgo at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show holding in Paris. The bejeweled bra which features in a different form each year contains nearly 9,000 precious gemstones and weighs about 450 carats. See more photos after the cut...

I was sensitive about my weight and was embarassed to shop for clothes before slimming down - Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian used to be quite chubby before her hitting the gym and shedding the flab. Speaking at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen conference where she was promoting her Good American line of jeans, she says she resented being tagged 'plus size'....