Oh wow! Comedian Basketmouth gets Knighted by the Queen of England (photo)

Congrats Basket. It's well deserved!! All hail Sir Bright Okpocha!

Google is celebrating a Nigerian author, Flora Nwapa today!

Sometimes Google changes it's background to celebrate notable persons who have made contributed to humanity. Today it is celebrating Nigerian author, Flora Nwapa. Anyone using Google today will see the image on top.

MMM Nigeria returns 24 hours ahead of schedule

Just this morning we were wondering if the popular Ponzi Scheme, MMM Nigeria will return as promised on January 14, 2017.

Well, Guess what? MMM Nigeria is back. This is according to a statement issued by the official twitter account saying, 'This is to officially inform you that MMM Nigeria is open for business a day earlier than promised! Let's go there Nigerians'. Read the full statement after the cut...

Multiple Bomb blast in Adamawa State

Many people are feared dead after three bombs went off at a crowded motorpark in Adamawa state this morning. The attack is believed to have been carried out by suspected Boko Haram members. The state police command have cordoned off the area. Casualty figure is yet unknown.

President Buhari sends new list of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees to the senate for screening

President Muhammadu Buhari this morning sent a fresh list of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees to the senate for screening.

A previous list sent by President Buhari to the senate in October last year, was rejected by the senate following numerous petitions by some individuals and interest groups. Continue to see the full list of the nominees.

Victoria Beckham regrets getting boob job, says it's a sign of insecurity

Former Spice Girls member and wife to footballer David Beckham, Victoria, has expressed regrets over having a boob job.  She also advised ladies not to 'touch their boobs'.

In a resurfaced letter that Victoria penned to her younger self for British Vogue's October issue, she expressed regret at having breast enhancement surgery:

Monkey is filmed trying to have sex with deer almost twice its size

A horny monkey on the Japanese island of Yakushima was filmed trying to mate with two female Sika deer almost twice its size. In the footage which was taken in November 2014, the monkey mounted the first female and when it encountered no resistance, unsuccessfully tried to relieve its sexual pressure.

Man allegedly poisoned while drinking with his friends on Christmas day in Anambra state

According to Facebook user, Hon Ifeanyi Daniel Uzuegbunam, his uncle, Okechukwu Amumaebe died after he was allegedly poisoned while drinking with his friends on Christmas day. He shared photos of his poster and wrote;

Coco Austin shows off cleavage in tight dress as she supports Husband Ice T at his job

Coco Austin, had jaws dropping in a short tight dress which showed off her ample bosom at Law and Order celebration party. Husband Ice T, has been on the show since the second season.

'The government before was aiding the movie industry' - Actor Ramsey Noah

Ramsey Noah has noted that the previous government led by Goodluck Jonathan did more good for the movie industry compared to the current administration .
According to Joy News Ghana,  the actor said that the previous government invested financially in the movie industry while this present government has not really done much for the industry.

Girl beaten up by her abusive father who calls himself a lion

According to the story and screenshots which was shared by Emeka Ugwuonye on Facebook, a girl was beaten up by her father who refers to himself as a lion that has the right to beat up any woman including his wife and children. Sharing the screenshots of his chat with the victim, Mr Ugwuonye wrote;

Singer, Duncan Mighty, and his wife expecting their second baby

Duncan Mighty and his wife, Vivien, are expecting their second child. The couple welcomed their first child, a boy, in November 2015, four months after getting married in July 2015.

Vivien is pictured above with their first child, Icon Mighty, and her growing baby bump. Big congrats to them.

Lagos state police plans to arraign me in court on phony charges- Sahara Reporters publisher, Sowore alleges

Omoyele Sowore made this allegation in a new post he shared on his Facebook page this afternoon. He was arrested yesterday after a UK-based journalist, Lekan Fatodu, petitioned the state police over a report Sowore wrote alleging that he was used to launder money by former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode when he was in office.

Pretty Mike apologizes for putting leash on ladies during his outings

Following the social media outrage and arrest of Pretty Mike by Lagos state government, the 30 year old club owner has taken to his Instagram page to apologize for putting ladies on a leash during his outings, saying he meant well by his craft. He wrote;

"There has been a lot of controversy over two of my outings holding some females on a leash. I apologize to all the women and the good people of Lagos State, Nigeria and the rest of the world who feel dehumanized by this craft that meant well. I will use other platforms and format to continue to create the necessary awareness...#WomenRights #PeaceAmbassador"

Photo: 17-year-old girl kidnapped, gang-raped and murdered in Kebbi State

17-year-old girl, Zarau was on her way to her sister's house in Kimba village, Jega council area of Kebbi State when a four-man gang of criminals led by one Aliyu Sarkin Mata accosted her. They kidnapped, raped her repeatedly and later strangled her to death. Her lifeless body was found in a bush three days after she was declared missing.

Actress Jada Pinkett gives daughter Willow Smith a good run as they hit the beach in bikinis

Hollywood actress, Jada Pinkett, 45 gave her 16 year old daughter, Willow Smith, a good run for her bikini body as they hit the beach in Hawaii..

Before & After: Kim K steps out in public with a smaller wedding ring

Kim Kardashian headed off to Dubai yesterday for her first international trip following her robbery in Paris back in October 2016. Although her £3.5m diamond wedding ring was stolen, she wore a smaller sparkler as she emerged in public. See more photos after the cut...

Check out African inspired photo-shoot of a pregnant woman and her family

The lovely family of four went on a photo-shoot as the expectant wife gets closer to her period of child birth. The family is pictured wearing an African fabric in a beautiful rural setting. More photos after the cut...

"Beaten for hours, concussions, br​oken eye socket, teeth knocked out" Domestic violence victim tells her survivor story

A young woman named Marea Cache yesterday took to her Instagram page to narrate her domestic violence experience. Read her story below:

"A year ago Today My life was Almost taken from me ! This wouldn't have been the first traumatic situation I've been through but by far the worst Because My actual life was up for question I was beat on for HOURS , Suffered 2 concussions! A broken eye socket teeth knocked out ! And pistol whipped 2015/2016 Brought me to my lowest point in life!

Niger Delta Avengers declare "Operations Walls of Jericho and Hurricane Joshua”

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, who were responsible for various attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta Region in 2016, have released their first statement for 2017, basically announcing an end to their ceasefire in the coming months, as negotiations have failed. Part of the statement read:

Kim Kardashian to privately testify against thieves responsible for the multi-million dollar jewelry heist in Paris

Kim Kardashian-West doesn't have to travel to Paris, France to testify against the people alleged to be responsible for robbing her of jewelry worth millions of dollars, at gunpoint in her hotel.

According to TMZ, under French law, victims of crime don't have to confront the alleged perpetrators in court, as the judge conducts interviews outside the courtroom.

"Making mistakes is better than faking perfections" - Actress Toyin Aimakhu advices her fans

Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu, now known as Toyin Abraham, shared some words of advice via Instagram this morning, presumably influenced by her own past. According to her,

Making mistakes is better than faking perfections..Your past mistakes are meant to guide you and not define you.."

Senate rejects ban on car importation through land borders

The senate yesterday rejected the Federal government's proposed ban on vehicle importation by road in the country. At its plenary which was presided over by deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, yesterday January 11th, the senate called on the Nigeria Customs Service to immediately suspend the policy on the outright ban on the importation of vehicles through the country’s land borders which took effect from January 1st this year.

Kendall Jenner denies having plastic surgery and lip fillers like sister Kylie

Supermodel and reality TV star Kendall Jenner has denied having plastic surgery and lip fillers like her sister sister Kylie Jenner after fans accused her of having facial reconstructive surgery after she deleted all her Instagram photos in November.

Kendall's lips have recently been looking like her sister, Kylie's own recently but she has attributed her looks to make up done by her sister Kylie.

Adorable new photos of Seyi Law's daughter, Tiwaloluwa

Seyi Law shared the beautiful new photos of his daughter, Tiwaloluwa on Instagram....

Photos: Pregnant woman gives birth inside BRT bus in Lagos state

 A pregnant woman gave birth to a baby boy inside a BRT bus in Lagos state on Wednesday, January 11 2017. The woman had reportedly become restless shortly after boarding the bus and soon went into labour.

With assistance from passengers in the bus, she was delivered of a baby boy at about 9 a.m. After the delivery the woman was taken to the hospital, while other passengers were transferred to a different bus...

Photos/documents: CNN reveals 8 Donald Trump's 'interests and ties' to Russia

During Wednesday's first press conference for the incoming U.S President Donald Trump, he finally admitted to Russian interference in the U.S elections but stated categorically that he had no business deals, interests or ties to Russia or it's president Vladmir Putin.

Now, CNN, has revealed in a new report, that Donald Trump has about 8 'interests and ties' to Russia. Read the full report after the cut...

Magic of make-up! Alaafin of Oyo's last wife share no make-up photo

Olori Ola Adeyemi, last wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi posted the no make up photo via Instagram today. 

Nigeria severs diplomatic relations with Taiwan, shuts its Abuja office

The federal government yesterday announced that Nigeria will be severing its diplomatic relations with Taiwan and that the Taiwan diplomatic office in Abuja should be relocated to Lagos where it will now serve as as Trade mission.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, who disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja yesterday, said this became necessary following the Federal government's decision to pledge support for ‘One China’.

Photo: Mentally-challenged man attacks his son with a rod in Imo state

According to Legal practitioner, Emeka Ugwuonye, this little boy was badly beaten by his mentally challenged father in Imo state recently. Emeka said he received a mail about the case in a group, Due Process Advocates, he runs on Facebook.

According to the mail which was sent in by a woman, the little boy came back home at night after playing with his friends and his father refused to open the door for him. Read below...