8-year-old son of Gambian President-elect Barrow dies after he was bitten by dog

The eight-year-old son of Gambian President-elect Adama Barrow has died after being bitten by a dog on Sunday, January 15th.

Habibou Barrow, born in 2010, reportedly died on the way to the hospital in Manjai near Banjul. He was buried this afternoon. Mr Barrow is in the Senegalese capital Dakar ahead of his planned inauguration on Thursday. It is not clear if he returned for the funeral.

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Oby Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu, others arrive Yola, Adamawa for North East tour (photos)

Convener of the BBOG, Oby Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu, Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed, and others have arrived Yola, Adamawa state for the North East tour organized by the Federal government. The tour which will see them going to Sambisa forest, is geared towards showcasing the progress the military has made in defeating Boko Haram. More photos after the cut..

Katie Price gets completely naked for her racy 2017 calendar (+18 photos)

38 year old former model, TV Presenter and mother of 5, stripped completely naked as she posed for her new racy 2017 calendar.

Katie posed in nothing more than a pair of heeled sandals and in one racy shot, can be seen sitting on an armchair with only her right hand covering her assets. See more photos after the cut...

"Boko Haram is a godless group" - Buhari reacts to Bomb attack at the University of Maiduguri

Four persons including a Professor were killed in a twin bomb blast attack at the University of Maiduguri, Borno state this morning. See another tweet after the cut...

Woman reveals how it feels to make love to a lifelike male sex doll

A woman has revealed in detail what it is like to sleep with a male sex doll. Sex columnist Karley Sciortino, 31, gave her review of her 20-minute session with Gabriel as she tested out the dolls ' skills for a documentary about male sex dolls.

The experiment aimed to test the notion that only men could have intercourse with a sex doll because women were thought to need an emotional attachment. A 5ft 9in silicone doll such as Gabriel costs about £5,000.

Prince Harry’s girlfriend’s brother arrested for holding gun over lover’s head while drunk

Prince Harry’s girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has become the object of public scrutiny ever since she began dating the prince. And because of her new relationship, her family members, by extension, have also come under the public eye, with everything they do reflecting on her.
Meghan’s half brother, Thomas Markle Jr, was arrested for putting a gun to the head of his girlfriend, Darlene Blount, 36, after an argument and Thomas has blamed his action on his drinking problem, with a promise to seek help.

Gambia’s president-elect, Adama Barrow to stay in Senegal until his inauguration amid crisis

Gambia’s president-elect Adama Barrow is to stay in Senegal until his planned inauguration on Thursday (19th of January), when the tenure of President Yahya Jammeh who has refused to step down will end.
President Yahya Jammeh is currently refusing to step down after disputing the result of the December 1 election won by Barrow, triggering a crisis in the country despite attempts by African leaders to convince him to step down.

Father who unknowingly raised 18yr old girl as his own reveals how ex told him she'd given birth while he was away - but she actually stole the baby

Charles Manigo has revealed his shock and heartbreak after finding out that the 18 year old girl he raised from childbirth as his own daughter wasn't his, but was actually kidnapped at childbirth by his former partner, Gloria Williams in 1998.

According to Charles, his ex-partner , Gloria, lied to him she had given birth to the baby, he named Alexis Kelly Manigo, while he traveled, not knowing she suffered a miscarriage one week before abducting the baby from Florida while posing as  a nurse.

Horrific photos: Child dies after horrific abuse by his father and step-mother in Bayelsa state

According to Wariebi Sapere-Obi, who posted the photos on Facebook, the young boy was brought into CHEW (children emergency) FMC Yenagoa dead. He claimed it was as a result of torture by the boy's father and his wife (victims step mum). I will not be well with some people! How can you torture a child like this? More horrific photos after the cut...

Renewed militancy: VP Osinbajo visits Niger Delta region (photos)

In a bid to find a lasting solution to issues of militancy in the Niger Delta, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo this morning arrived Delta state where he is to have an interactive session with leaders of the various oil communities in the region.

Foreign exchange from oil has dwindled in the last two years due to renewed attacks of militants on oil installations in the region. See more photos after the cut...

Kourtney Kardashian flashes nipple in see through bra on date night with former rumored flame, Justin Bieber

37-year-old Kourtney Kardashian who was once rumoured to have had a fling with Justin Bieber was seen on Saturday night as she enjoyed a late-night catch up with the 22-year-old at The Peppermint Club.

The mother of three was dressed in black silk pyjamas, with the shirt unbuttoned to reveal her sheer bra

'Life has knocked me down a few times..But I'll always get back up and never stay down' - Actress Toyin Aimakhu

Toyin Aimakhu has been sharing words of advice to her fans, based on her life experiences. She took to social media today and advised people to be with whoever makes them smile. In her words:

"Life has knocked me down a few times..I've seen things I never want to see again...But I'll always get back up,I will never stay down..And remember life only comes around once,so do whatever makes you happy,and be with whoever makes you smile.. Go out and stand tall..Love You Guys and have a wonderful week. #AlakadaReloaded

Photo: Man arrested with human head in Oyo State

Saheed Musiliu pictured above, was yesterday arrested with a human head he severed from a corpse buried at the back of Basic Community Primary School in Olomi area of Ibadan, Oyo State. He was apprehended by some community members who noticed his suspicious movement.

I stayed in Chelsea for 11 years, so i hope to retire at my Chinese club - John Mikel Obi declares

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi, who scored in his new Chinese club, Tianjin Teda's 6-2 loss to St. Pauli on Saturday has revealed that he hopes to stay in his new club and retire there after spending 11 years at London club, Chelsea.

A woman does not have to be modest in order to be respected - Amber Rose

As shared by the model on IG... Do you agree?

7 year old boy identified as one of the suicide bombers that attacked University of Maiduguri mosque

The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Damian Chukwu, on Monday said a 7-year-old boy was one of the suicide bombers that attacked University of Maiduguri mosque in the early hours of today (read here).

"At about 5:45 a.m. a mobile police officer who is on duty sighted a suicide bomber who was trying to scale the fence at Gate Five of the university.

Photos: Lai Mohammed, Oby Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu, others as they depart for Sambisa forest

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, conveners of Bring Back Our Girls Group BBOG Oby Ezekwesili and Aisha Yesufu, joined others to board the Nigeria Air Force C-130 aircraft as they begin a tour of Sambisa Forest and other parts of the North East this morning. More photos after the cut.

These eight men are richer than 3.6 billion people combined

According to a new report from Oxfam International, 8 men now control as much wealth as the world's poorest 3.6 billion people

The men: Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Carlos Slim, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Amancio Ortega, Larry Ellison and Michael Bloomberg are collectively worth $426 billion.

Video: Don't underestimate Donald Trump - Pres. Obama warns Americans in final interview

President Barack Obama has warned Americans not to underestimate Donald Trump as he takes over presidency of the country in the next couple of days.

Obama, speaking to CBS 'This Morning', his last interview before he leaves the White House, revealed that in as much as Trump is the most unconventional presidential candidate ever seen in modern history, Americans should give him a chance but not underestimate him. Watch the video after the cut...

27 inmates killed in Brazilian prison riot

Twenty-seven inmates have been killed in a Brazilian Prison riot between members of a drug gang and their rivals, increasing the number of prison killings in the country this year to 140.

According to NY Times, the riot began around 5PM on Saturday Jan. 14th at the State Penitentiary of Alcaçuz, and continued until around 7am on Sunday, when riot police officers took control of the prison.
The police report confirmed that nine inmates were also injured in the riot and have been taken to hospitals near the Alcaçuz facility.
Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes, however, vowed to extend financial and security support for Rio Grande do Norte to prevent further prison uprisings.

'A true reflection of Gods love for us' - Read Precious Fani-Kayode's sweet message to her son

Precious Fani-Kayode shared cute photos of her son, Aragorn and wrote:

"Everyday I thank God for you Aragorn. You are a true reflection of Gods love for us. May your light never burn out and may your strength increase with the daily sunset. Love you endlessly." Mom

Photos: Soldiers discovers shallow graves of Boko Haram members who died from gunshot wounds

Soldiers of 119 Task Force Battalion of 7 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation Lafiya Dole while on mop up and clearance patrol yesterday, discovered shallow graves used to bury Boko Haram members that escaped with gun shot wounds and died after an encounter on 13th January 2017.

The Soldiers also recovered a 36 Hand Grenade and one 12.7 X 108mm round of ammunition concealed by the terrorists. See more photos below...

Pants, Charms found inside the church of a Pastor accused of committing adultery in Edo state (photos)

A mob in Benin City, Edo state last week destroyed the Miracle House of God Prophetic Ministry allegedly run by a Pastor who was recently accused of committing adultery. He allegedly had an affair with a married woman who came to his church for prayers.

The youths in the area destroyed the church and in the process, discovered charms, used female pants and other weird items. See more photos and a video from the scene after the cut...

Staunch APC suppporter says she regrets voting for the party, Nigerians react

Ifeoluwa (pictured above), a former APC supporter, took to her twitter handle to say she regrets campaigning for APC in 2015, as things aren't better now. Many of her followers reacted to the tweet, saying she only regrets her decision because she already squandered the money she was offered. The lady went on to deny the allegations, swearing that she never collected any money. See their reactions and her responses after the cut...

Photo of the Professor killed in the University of Maiduguri mosque bomb blast

Professor Aliyu Mani who is the head of Veterinary medicine, University of Maiduguri, was killed in the bomb blast that rocked the school's mosque this morning.

President of Tanzania warns newspapers over critical articles

The President of Tanzania, John Magufuli on Friday issued out a strict warning to Newspaper organisations over critical articles written against his government. This comes after two privately-owned newspapers published articles criticising Magufuli's handling of the economy and some governance issues in the country.

American singer, Cassie goes topless in new photo

Cassie bared her boobs in a new behind the scene photo for an ad she shared via IG.

Photos: BBOG members at the airport waiting to embark on FG guided tour of the North East

Convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Group BBOG, Oby Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu and other members of the advocacy group for the missing Chibok Girls, are presently at the airport awaiting the Federal government delegation for the guided tour of the North East. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, over the weekend, wrote to the group asking them to get prepared for a guided tour with the military today Monday January 16th.

Graphic photos: University of Maiduguri mosque bomb blast

The bomb blast which took place this morning at a mosque at the University of Maidugri has claimed the lives of 5 people including a University professor of Veterinary medicine, while 20 have been injured. Exams scheduled to take place at the school has also been canceled. The bomb blast has been attributed to a Boko Haram attack. According Baba-Gana Ali, the bomb blast took place during fajr prayers (dawn prayers). He said another explosion took place at gate 5 of the school, which killed only the suicide bomber. See more photos and tweets after the cut..