Paris Jackson wins! Episode starring Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson in new TV comedy series has been cancelled after outcry

The episode in a TV comedy series, Urban Myth, which offended Paris Jackson because a white actor portrayed Michael Jackson will not be aired on Sky Art. Sky released a statement Friday, following Paris' rant that the episode has been cancelled adding that they never intended to cause any offence. Asides Paris' outburst, another factor that probably led to the episode being pulled was a petition signed by more than 20,000 people to boycott the episode in objection to Joseph Fiennes being cast as Michael Jackson. The statement from Sky read:

Omoyele Sowore is not under investigation for criminal defamation and blackmail, his lawyer writes

Read the statement from his lawyers below...

Our attention has been drawn to various reports in the print, online and social media suggesting that Mr. Omoyele Sowore, a Nigerian citizen and the Founder and Publisher of the popular and globally celebrated online news media SaharaReporters domiciled in New York City, United States of America (USA) was arrested and is being investigated by the Nigeria Police Force on allegations bothering on ‘’criminal defamation’’ and ‘’blackmail’’.

Real Madrid break Barcelona's Spanish record as they go 40 games unbeaten

Following Real Madrid's pulsating 3-3 draw with Sevilla last night, Zinedine Zidane's men have now broken a record once held by Barcelona. Real Madrid started the game poorly, losing 3-1 to Sevilla, but their incredible spirit ensured they rallied together to end the game 3-3

Mariah Carey and Kourtney Kardashian are fighting over nanny

Mariah Carey and Kourtney Kardashian are fighting and it is reportedly over a nanny. Recently Mariah Carey's twin children, Moroccan and Monroe, were seen being taken to a gymnastics class and afterwards to karate class by Kourtney Kardashian's former nanny.

Cute photo of Emir of Kano and his grandson

So adorable!

Abuja residents queue up to buy cooking gas (photos)

After queuing to buy petrol, kerosene and in some cases Diesel, Nigerians in Abuja are now queuing up to buy cooking gas. The price of the essential commodity has skyrocketed from N3000 to N5,500 in the last two weeks. See another photo after the cut...

Nigerian man dies in India after scuffle with his former landlord over rent (photo)

A 36-year-old Nigerian man, Igwe Francis died under mysterious circumstances, moments after he got into a scuffle with his former landlord, in southwest Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, on January 6th, 2017. Francis reportedly got into an argument with his former landlord, Liaquat Ali, who claimed he owed him Rs 30,000 in rent. According to the Police, since Francis was not fluent in English, Ali wrote the figure “30,000” on a signboard at the spot.

Nollywood actress Ngozi Ezeonu pictured with her sons in new photo

Veteran actress, Ngozi Ezeonu who hardly shares photos of her family via social media just shared this photo with her sons and captioned it: "Mum and sons. I can't thank u enough Lord."

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte breaks record, wins manager of the month award for a 3rd time in a row

Antonio Conte, Chelsea's coach has been rewarded for his team's excellent run in the last month after he was given the EPL Manager of the month award for December. With this award, Conte is officially the first manager to win the ward three months in a row, following his award wins in October, November and December.

Singer, Joe allegedly abused his ex-girlfriend, new claims surface

Reports have surfaced claiming that Joseph Lewis Thomas AKA Joe, was violent towards his girlfriend, Michele, while they were dating.

A website, Lipstickalley.com, claim to have reached out to Joe's manager and got a response from her confirming the allegations against Joe.

According to her;

"He did beat her. Like many victims of domestic violence, she keeps it a secret from everyone including her family."

See the message confirming the abuse below..

Teacher who had near daily sex with 13 year old student who got her pregnant is jailed for 10 years

A middle school teacher who admitted having 'near-daily sex' with a 13-year-old pupil has been jailed for 10 years.

Alexandria Vera, 24, claimed the boy's parents were happy that their son stayed over at her house and even approved of her keeping his baby when she fell pregnant by her child lover.

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez joins Twitter, and her first post is about her man!

Georgina Rodriguez, who has been dating football star Cristiano Ronaldo since November last year and was officially introduced to the world when  she accompanied the footballer to the FIFA Awards Gala in Zurich on Monday, has joined Twitter following the publicity she's garnered the last couple of days. And her first Tweet was about her man!

14-year-old Zuriel Oduwole meets with US Secretary of State, John Kerry (photos)

14 year old Nigerian-America filmmaker and writer, Zuriel Oduwole has met with the  US Secretary of State, John Kerry.

Zuriel Oduwole is popular for her education advocacy campaign and for being the youngest filmmaker to have a self-produced and self-edited work among other achievements. Sharing photos from her visit, Zuriel wrote,

"My mother's no felon" Girl, 18, snatched from hospital as a baby defends kidnapper who gave her everything

Kamiyah Mobley was just eight hours old when Gloria Williams, 51, allegedly posed as a nurse and took her from her birth mother Shanara in Jacksonville, Florida, prosecutors said.

Now aged 18, she has grown up her entire life believing she is Alexis Kelli Manigo, and had no idea about her true identity until Williams was arrested in Waleterboro, South Carolina. Police say a DNA test proved Manigo is, in fact, Kamiyah Mobley.The teenager is understandably emotional at the shocking news.

Watch Pastor Oyedepo praying that if it is the will of God to break Nigeria, let it be

Pastor David Oyedepo in a service,  asked God to break Nigeria if it is his will. Watch the video after the cut...

Photos: Is this a Nigerian guy or a girl?

 Lmao...well, you could mistake him for a female with beards. See more photos after the cut...

James Ibori fled Nigeria because the cabal in Jonathan’s administration wanted him dead - Tony Eluemunor

Tony Eluemunor is James Ibori's media assistant. Read his article below...

In this final article in my series of replies to Simon Kolawole’s “The Welcome Party” (Thisday newspaper of Sunday December 25, 2016), where he condemned the massive celebration Chief James OnanefeIbori’s release from UK jail elicited in Nigeria, I will face the sixth untruth in his single article.

Pics: Tonto Dikeh's husband, Olakunle Churchill teaches their son, King, how to drive

Even though it is no longer breaking news that his marriage to Tonto Dikeh, is troubled, Olakunle just shared a video on Instagram of himself playing with their son in an SUV and wrote: "King Andrea learning how to drive'. More photos after the cut...

Tiwa Savage stuns in new photos

Lovely outfit...Hardly will you know she is/was going through a stumbling marriage. Another photo after the cut...

Woman perishes in burning car...fire truck arrives without water (photos)

A woman died after being trapped in a burning vehicle on Christiaan de Wet Road at about 6am this morning.

A Ford Fiesta was travelling towards Ontdekkers Road, South Africa, when it veered into oncoming traffic due to the wet road. It is also alleged that the driver was speeding.

"Those who judge you don’t love you, and their voices shouldn’t hold weight" Bush daughters pen touching & inspirational letter to Obama daughters

Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager, the fraternal twin daughters of past US President George Bush, have written a touching and insightful letter to the daughters of outgoing President Barack Obama; Sasha and Malia.

Barbara and Jenna first played big sister to the Obama girls, showing them the way around the White House on their first day there and now they are doing it again, this time to show them the way around life outside the White House.

If you sleep with other people's husband, when you get married don't be angry if karma comes - Tonto Dikeh's bestie, Shakar El

Clearly we've not heard the last of Tonto Dikeh's troubled marriage. There's been allegations that her husband's personal assistant is responsible for the crash of the marriage.

Now, Tonto Dikeh's one time best friend and rapper, Shakar El seems to be throwing shades at the actress. In his latest post via IG, he wrote,

'Karma is a Bitch that all Bitches out there should respect because it will always come and show you pepper. My advise to young girls out there, if you are sleeping with other people's husband and breaking homes, when you get married abeg don't be angry if karma comes knocking at your door'. Read his full post below...

U.S sending 4000 troops and 2400 military equipment to Europe is a threat to our security - Russia

Russia has revealed that the U.S government's decision to send 4000 troops and military vehicles/equipments to Poland and Germany is a threat to Russia's interests and security.

Early this week, the U.S deployed 4000 troops and 2,400 pieces of military equipment that included tanks, armored fighting vehicles, artillery, trucks and containers to Russia's European borders in Germany and Poland, an action U.S Military described as a clear 'warning to Russia', to prevent them from showing military superiority to 'smaller' European nations just like they did Ukraine.

Actor Kanayo. O. Kanayo returns to school

Nollywood actor, Kanayo .O. Kanayo has gone back to school to continue his education. The actor, who resumed classes at the University of Abuja, made the announcement on his Instagram yesterday.

"Hello People, For the love of you, I owe you the notice that I have resumed classes in school, the University of Abuja. Just finished with morning lecture, Law of Evidence, and on standby for Equity 2-4pm.  #overandout.

Donald Trump's cabinet picks keep contradicting him during their confirmation hearings

Trump's Cabinet nomineses disagreed with him on key issues during their confirmation hearings this week in Congress. They dont agree with him on Russia being friends with the US. They didn't agree with Trump on building a wall, or banning Muslims. They don't agree with him on re-introducing illegal torture techniques for suspects e.g water-boarding and other issues. Reacting, Trump tweeted what you see above

Christina Milian, 35, is dating a 19 year old model (photos)

C'mon, Christina, isn't he too young? Christina Milian, 35, is the ultimate cougar. She's dating a 19 year old man. His name is Izzy Lopez – aka Flames Dean - and he's a model and dancer. The two reportedly began dating during the holidays.

Commercial driver sold murdered UNIOSUN student for N10,000 to herbalist

The Department of State Security Service (DSS), Osun State Command, said it has arrested a herbalist and a commercial driver  for allegedly kidnapping and killing a 400 Level Science Education student of Osun State University, Osogbo, Adebisi Rofiat Damilola.

Southern Kaduna: You are hypocrites - CAN tells Imams calling for their arrest

Few days ago,  the Council of Imams and Ulama in Kaduna state, held a press conference where they called for the arrest of some Christian religious leaders including CAN President, over some of the comments he has made on the lingering Southern Kaduna crisis(Read here).

CAN in a statement released yesterday, described the Islamic clerics as hypocrites for turning blind eyes to the real issues that have continuously caused the crisis. The statement signed by the Secretary General of CAN,  Rev. Musa Asake reads in part;

Rev Kukah: I’ve never been as unsure about the future of this country as I am now

Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, says he has never been unsure of Nigeria's government like the way he is presently. The respected cleric said this at the launch of a book, ‘Religion and the making of Nigeria’ in Abuja yesterday.

"As a Nigerian and a citizen, I have always been an incurable optimist. But I have never been as unsure about the future of this country as I am now.

Aggrieved lover sentenced to 12 years in jail for slitting his girlfriend's throat in Adamawa State

A Yobe state magistrate court has sentenced Luka Shuaibu pictured right, a student of the department of leisure and tourism, Adamawa state polytechnic, Yola, to 12 years in jail, for attempting to murder his ex-girlfriend, Ishaya, a diploma 2 student of the same department, over fears that she was about to dump him for a richer man.