Barcelona FC drops shocking hint that they could sell Lionel Messi as he wants to be highest paid footballer on earth

Barcelona FC of Spain have dropped a shocking hint that they could sell Lionel Messi, after the player's agent revealed to them that the 29 year old wants to be the highest paid footballer on the planet with his new contract. Barca stars Luis Suarez and Neymar recently signed new deals with the club worth around £21m-a-year but Messi who recently rejected a new Barca deal has told his agents he wants to earn higher than Cristiano Ronaldo (£500k per week total package) and Carlos Tevez (£615,000-a-week).

Beautiful new photos of Ibinabo Fiberesima as she celebrates her birthday

Actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima turned a year old today and she shared these stunning photos to mark the day. See more photos after the cut...

Exclusive: 'Actress Tonto Dikeh's marriage is in crisis' - Sources confirm

The Nollywood actress is in the news again and for her sake we hope it's false. Word got out that her 17-month old marriage to husband and philanthropist Oladunni Churchill is in trouble.

There were reports online yesterday that there was allegedly another woman in the mix...but many didn't take the report seriously until Tonto removed her husband’s name, Churchill from her Instagram handle, fueling speculations that their marriage is indeed is in crisis.

Comedian Bovi calls out woman who has been trying to blackmail him emotionally

Bovi took to social media to warn woman who had been sending him DMs on her husband's behalf to stop blackmailing him emotionally. Read what he wrote after the cut...

Turkey lawmakers throw punches in parliament (photos)

On Wednesday, January 11, 2017 lawmakers in Turkey exchanged punches during a debate over constitutional amendments that would expand presidential powers.

According to Turkish state news agency Anadolu, 'the fight broke out on Wednesday shortly after opposition lawmaker Özgür Özel told ruling party lawmakers "You are trying to destroy yourselves when the TV is off and nobody sees. We won't let it happen'.

Singer Eva Alordiah responds to non fan who called her 'Lord of the rings' for being engaged for over a year without being married

Eva Alordiah took to her Instagram page to reply a fan who called her 'Lord of the rings' for not being married a year after she got engaged to her longtime boyfriend Caesar. She responded to her in the video above and a message on her page. Read what she wrote after the cut..

Actress Ibinabo Fiberesima's two year mariage to Uche Egbuka, has ended

Actress and former AGN President, Ibinabo Fiberesima, is officially a single woman again. A source close to the mother of three said that the couple went their separate ways sometime last year but kept it out of social media.

This morning, while celebrating turning a year older, Ibinabo hinted that her marriage to Uche Egbuka, is over. Ibinabo married Uche, a single father of two, in December 2014. In a message shared on Facebook to thank her fans for standing by her all through the years, Ibinabo talked about the pain of a "dissolution of a bond" she had "hoped to keep with a life time partner and the re-emergence of singleness". Read her full post after the cut...

Photos of an abandoned baby found in Machina, Jigawa

So cute! A baby was abandoned by an uncompleted building in Machina, Jigawa state yesterday January 12th. The police have since taken custody of the child.

Someone shares singer Chris Brown's growing up struggle story on social media

This was shared on Facebook by someone who claimed to know Chris like many don't. Read below..

Chris’ stepdad worked at a gas station when a talent scout dropped by for gas. This person was on their way to a bigger town and the stepdad serviced him. The talent scout then asked him if he knew anyone in the town that could sing. The stepdad replied yes his son Chris. Chris did not want to do music.

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.