Pics: Minister of Environment and UN deputy Secretary General designate, Amina Mohammed, welcomed at UN secretariat

Amina Mohammed was received alongside the UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York yesterday Jan. 3rd. Amina was chosen to become the 9th UN Deputy Secretary General last year. She is yet to be sworn into office. See more photos after the cut...

Rapper Drake tops GQ magazine’s list of 50 best-dressed men for 2016

The Canadian rapper has been named 2016’s best-dressed man in the world by men’s magazine GQ, while Orlando Bloom took the “undressed” title.

The 30 year old rapper edged out British actors Eddie Redmayne, 34, who came in second after topping the list last year, and Luke Evans, 37, in third.

Drake also goes on to be the cover boy for the latest issue of the magazine. See the Full List of 50 Best Dressed men here.

Kidnapped female lecturer found dead inside a bush in Kogi

A female lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Christie O. Agbulu (pictured above), who was kidnapped in Lokoja on November 26th 2016, has been found dead. Family sources say her corpse was found inside a bush in Lokoja, Kogi state.

Christie went missing after she left Makurdi on November 25, 2016 to visit a friend in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital. Her abductors collected ransom from her family but still did not release her. Efforts to locate her whereabouts proved abortive until yesterday when her decomposing body was found in the bush.

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and their kids arrive LA after visiting his mom's grave in Oklahoma

Kanye West, his wife, Kim Kardashian and their two kids North and Saint West all returned to L.A. Monday night after a New Year trip to visit the grave site of Kanye's mother, Donda West. The Wests travelled to his mum's gravesite in Oklahoma City in their private jet. According to TMZ, that was the first time Kanye had taken the whole family to visit his mother's gravesite.

Lovely photos of Kelly Rowland, her husband and son

Singer, Kelly Rowland shared these adorable of her son, Titan and husband, Tim Witherspoon on her page. Her son's smile is so cute! See more photos after the cut...

Federal government to repair 50 bridges nationwide - Fashola

Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday disclosed that the Federal government plans to carry out repair works on 50 bridges nationwide within the next three years. Fashola disclosed this while inspecting the Rehabilitation of Lagos Ring Road Bridge abutment and approach to the Third Mainland Bridge project in Lagos state.

Bill and Hillary Clinton will attend Donald Trump's inauguration

Former US president Bill and his wife, former Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, plan to attend the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20 in Washington, D.C.. The couple will be there to watch Trump get sworn in as the country's 45th president. The news came shortly after George W. Bush announced he will attend the event along with his wife, Laura Bush.

Caitlyn Jenner gets her own make up line from Mac Cosmetics

Mac gave Kendal and Kylie Jenner's former Dad her own cosmetics line. Caitlyn Jenner took to her Instagram page and wrote:

Tuface shares adorable photo of his daughter, Olivia as she turned 3

Tuface Idibia posted a photo of his lovely daughter Olivia, who turned 3 today.

"Time actually flies!! Just like yesterday 3years ago. Olivia idibia. I cover u my baby. God will give u wisdom and strength. DLU. HBD" he captioned photo of the birthday girl.

Check out Kim Kardashian's new profile picture on Social Media

Kim Kardashian West has made her much awaited return to social media. She's officially changed the profile photo on her accounts.

'Our rivals are jealous of our lead not our fixtures' - Chelsea's coach fires back at Mourinho and Wenger

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has fired back at rival managers Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp after they criticized Chelsea for not having a congested fixture list compared to others, which means they have an easy ride in the EPL title race.
Conte, whose side are top of the table with a five‑point lead after a run of 13 consecutive league wins and play Tottenham on Wednesday, their third game in 10 days over Christmas and new year.

Kim Kardashian returns to social media with new photo of her family

The last time she shared a photo on her Instagram page was 13 weeks ago. Kim returned to social media yesterday with a photo of herself with her husband, Kanye West and their kids, North & Saint West.

Stay strong! MMM Nigeria assures it's return on January 14th

Just so you know, there's a silent countdown by some Nigerians who can't wait for the date January 14, 2017. It's the date MMM Nigeria that crashed in December promised to return. And to reassure it's members, the official Twitter account of MMM tweeted yesterday saying.....

So stay strong... MMM Nigeria soon come

Nigerian woman vows to steal someone’s husband if she doesn’t get hers this year

 

A Nigerian woman who goes by the name Joyce Uzondu on Facebook has gained sudden popularity after she made a New Year post where she vowed to get married this year at all cost, even if it means taking another’s husband.

Heartbreaking story of a woman whose boyfriend of 7 years left her for a divorcee mom of two, goes viral

The story of a lady whose boyfriend left her after seven years to get married to a divorced lady with two children has gone viral on Facebook. It's not clear who first shared the story but it is quite heartbreaking. Read the story below..

"For seven years he was my only boyfriend.I moved in with him after 1and half years of our relationship. On the third year I hinted marriage subject. He ignored it. I abandoned the subject and continued to be good to him. Yes I was good to him, in everyway.

Janet Jackson gives birth to first child at 50, a boy named Eissa

Music star Janet Jackson has welcomed her first child at age 50. She reportedly gave birth yesterday Jan. 3rd to a bouncing baby boy named Eissa. Her reps confirmed to People exclusively.

“Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana are thrilled to welcome their new son Eissa Al Mana into the world,” her rep says in a statement. “Janet had a stress-free healthy delivery and is resting comfortably."

Grocery shopping and a movie: How Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva spent their day

 

Legendary Nollywood couple Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva were pictured together after catching up on a movie and some grocery shopping. The actress posted the photo via her Instagram and wrote: "Went grocery shopping and caught the Wedding Party."

Richard Mofe-Damijo, Mimi Fawaz to host GLO CAF Awards

Sports journalist, premium show host and presenter of Sports 360 on Vox Africa, Mimi Fawaz and Nollywood legend, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) have been confirmed as the official comperes of the 2016 Glo-Caf Awards. A graduate of City University of London, Mimi who is half-Nigerian (her mother is from Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria) and half-Lebanese, has worked for CNN, ESPN and ITV Television networks.

Notorious cult leader 'Jungle Boy' and his gang members shot dead by soldiers in Rivers State (photo)

A notorious cult leader in Omoku, Onelga, Rivers State, identified as "Jungle boy" and his gang members, who had been terrorizing residents were killed today during fierce gun battle with soldiers.
Photo credit: Oby Ndukwe

Check out the magnificent Glo Caf Awards set

All set for 2016 Glo-Caf Awards in Abuja on Thursday...

Oluwo of Iwo Kingdom's wife Olori Chanel Chin pictured with her newborn son, Oduduwa

Olori Chanel Chin, the Jamaican wife of the Oluwo of Iwo Kingdom in Osun State, Oba Adewale Abdul-Rasheed Akanbi, is pictured attending to their newborn son, Oduduwa...

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has died at age 60

Star Wars actress, screenwriter and speaker, Carrie Fisher has died at age 60. According to TMZ, she died this morning December 27th, just days after suffering a massive heart attack on board a flight from London to LAX. There had been reports she was in stable condition at the hospital before news of her death broke

TMZ reports below...

Photos: Police vehicles allegedly recovered from former IGP, Solomon Arase

These are allegedly some of the automobiles recovered from former IG of Police, Solomon Arase. The current Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris, on Sunday, July 17, 2016 said that Arase went away with 24 police vehicles upon retiring from service, an allegation denied by the ex-police boss.

JJC Skillz showers his wife, actress Funke Akindele with praises and prayers

Few days ago, Pastor Faleyimu released his 2017 prophecies saying Funke Akindele needs prayers in order to have a child and a happy marriage. Her husband, JJC Skillz has taken to snapchat to shower her with praises and prayer saying she would be fruitful and fill their home with happiness. Read the rest after cut...

Photos from the wedding ceremony of comedian, Omobaba and Toyosi

Comedian Olufemi Fagade aka Omobaba got married to his girlfriend, Toyosi, in Ibadan today December 27th. The wedding was attended by his family members and friends such as Gbenga Adeyinka, Sound Sultan and others. Big congrats to them. See more photos after the cut...

50,000 Ghost Workers sacked, more than N200 billion saved in 2016 - Says Shehu Garba

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, today disclosed that the Federal government payroll has been rid of 50,000 ghost workers, saving the country a huge amount of N200 billion.

Governor Ben Ayade and his wife Linda grove at Calabar Carnival

Cross River state governor Ben Ayade and his wife Dr. Linda are pictured at the Cultural Carnival ongoing in Calabar. They sure know how to groove. Also see Ayade during the Bikers Festival earlier today after the cut...

Photos: Princess Siddika Sanusi arrives matrimonial home on horseback

Newly married daughter of Emir of Kano, Princess Fulani Siddika arrived Katsina State and was handed over to Katsina Emirate. She later rode on a horse to her matrimonial home. See more pics and also check out more of her stunning bridal portraits after the cut...

Daughter of late Dora Akunyili, Somto, set to wed (photos)

One of the daughters of former NAFDAC boss late Dora Akunyili, Somto, is set to wed her fiance, Chinonso Asuzu. Both medical practitioners based in the US, they got engaged in May this year. They have been in a relationship since 2012. They had a long distance relationship for about three years until they met for the first time in December last year. Their wedding will hold in Agulu, Anambra state. Congrats to them. See more of their pre-wedding photos after the cut...

Delta state police arrest man who kidnapped himself and asked for Ransom

The Delta state police command have arrested 21 year old, Justice Ifeanyi, pictured above, for planning his own kidnap and asking his uncle for N4 million ransom to secure his release.

Ifeanyi who was paraded at the state police command in Asaba yesterday, said he intended to use the money he would have extorted from his Uncle to complete his own father's house in Rivers state.