Friday, 27 January 2017

Mariah Carey shows off James Packer's $10m engagement ring as she hangs out with boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka

The singer who kept the $10m engagement ring her former fiance, James Packer gave her, flaunted the ring as she's seen getting frozen yoghurt with her new boyfriend Brian Tanaka and her twin children, Moroccan and Monroe on Wednesday in Los Angeles. See more photos after the cut...

Thursday, 26 January 2017

Emma Stone, Lupita Nyong'o, Natalie Portman, Janelle Monae and more actresses stun in Vanity Fair's 2017 Hollywood Issue

The 2017 Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue showcases some of the entertainment's biggest names today. Featured on the cover are Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o, pregnant Natalie Portman, Emma Stone, Amy Adams, Janelle Monae, sisters Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Aja Naomi King, and Ruth Negga.

Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum Ibe Kachikwu meets the Pope

The minister met Pope Francis in Rome, Italy this week.

Oh my! UNIBEN student creates a portrait of his Vice Chancellor with 6000+ bottle covers

A student of Federal University, University of Benin (UNIBEN) used 6000+ bottle covers to create a 11ft by 7ft portrait of their Vice Chancellor. Revealing a photo of the portrait today, the student named Josh Egesi said it's the biggest bottle cap potrait in Africa...

2017 budget passes second reading in the Senate today

The 2017 budget passed its second reading in the senate today. The budget which was presented to a joint session of the National Assembly by President Buhari, was referred to the Appropriation committee and other sub-committees for further screening. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, during plenary today, announced new chairmen for some of the committees. Continue to read

Lovely throwback photo of veteran actress, Joke Silva

Pictured is Joke Silva's first professional head shot after drama school. According to her, the photo was taken by Catherine Shakespeare Lane in the 1980s.

EFCC's funny reply to a Nigerian man who accused them of doing nothing

 As the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission responded via Twitter.

Janet Jackson pictured for the first time since she gave birth to her son

Janet Jackson was pictured in London just weeks after she welcomed her first child, a baby boy.

Court sentence Walter Wagbatsoma, Adaoha Ugo-Nnadi, to 10 years in prison for subsidy crimes

Justice Lateefat Okunnu of the Lagos High Court Ikeja, has sentenced Walter Wagbatsoma and Adaoha Ugo-Nnadi, owners of Ontario Oil and Gas company, to 10 years in prison for fuel subsidy fraud. The duo were found guilty of obtaining the sum of N754 million by false pretense from the Federal Government purporting the money to be subsidy payable to Ontario Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited.

Which one is Mummy G.O again? Is anointing an STD in Nigeria? - Daddy Freeze asks

As written by Cool FM's Freeze.
'The deceit MUST end! I'm not sure we have any Christians left in Pentecostal Nigeria. We have people who worship a religion that believes in Christ but we do not practice Christianity; how can we, when our lives are a total departure from his teachings? -

Bukola Saraki reacts to reports that some governors attempted to install him as president of Nigeria

There were online speculations last night that some state governors had held acting President Yemi Osinbajo to ransom, so that they can install Senate President, Bukola Saraki, as President. President Buhari handed over to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo when he left for the UK last week.

In a statement released by his media aide, Saraki said this allegation is false and asked to be left out of baseless rumors. Read his statement after the cut..

Actress Tonto Dikeh Foundation kicks off Back To School Project

The bedrock of any society is built on concrete educational foundation and the literacy level of its people, and to build a self-sustaining society, enlightenment and education of its people must begin from childhood to build a viable and independent society. To this end, the educational initiative of the Tonto Dikeh foundation tagged "Back To School" kicked off on Monday 23rd January 2017 to provide support to Nigerian children in their academic endeavour.

Adorable photo of footballer Jude Ighalo and his family

He is pictured above with his wife Sonia and daughter...

Ghanaian bishop, Daniel Obinim acquires 9th Range Rover

Controversial Ghanaian bishop, Daniel Obinim has acquired a $168k customised Range Rover Vogue to add his fleet of cars. He reportedly already has 8 Range Rovers, 5 Infinity SUVs and 3 Chryslers.

In November 2016, the Leader of International God's Way Church made headlines after flogging two members of his church for fornicating and attempting abortion. An act that later got him arrested and charged to court.

Singer Chris Brown's old Lamborghini completely destroyed in Beverly Hills

Singer, Chris Brown's Lamborghini Aventador sports car which retails for $400k-$500k got mysteriously wrecked in Beverly Hills early Tuesday morning, according to a report by TMZ...

Femi Fani-Kayode and wife, Precious Chikwendu beautiful in new photos

Precious shared the photo via IG and captioned it; "Anyone can find the dirt in someone, Be the one who finds the Gold."

Blue Ivy is a big girl now...

Blue Ivy turned five earlier this month. She's really growing into a big girl...

Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto cancels meeting with President Trump via Twitter

Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto has canceled a meeting with US President Donald Trump that had been set for next week after renewed tensions over Trump's plan to build a wall on the border. Earlier in the the day, President Trump said on Twitter that the Mexican president should not to come see him in D.C if his country won't pay for the wall.
Now the Mexican president has responded via twitter saying, 'This morning we have informed the White House that I will not attend the meeting scheduled for next Tuesday with the POTUS'. See his tweets and translations after the cut...

It's not enough for us to protest, get involved in governance - Funke Adesiyan tells 2face Idibia

Actress, Funke Adesiyan who contested and lost a House of Assembly seat in Oyo State during the 2014 general elections has reacted to the planned protest of Feb. 5th that 2face Idibia and other celebs want to get involved in.

According to the actress who just shared a post on Instagram and tagged 2face Idibia himself, she says, 'It's not enough for us to protest, it's more important for us, youths of this beloved nation to get involved in governance'. Read her full post after the cut...

Checkout this young Navy's transformation which has people talking

Photos of this young Nigerian Navy officer, Samson Olawale has gone viral. Now this is the real change. Another photo after the cut...

Kcee shares old photo of himself

The singer unveiled an old photo of himself in Jerry curls as a TBT (Throwback thursday).

Actor Yul Edochie shares encounter with man who said alot of nasty things about Nollywood

Yul Edochie shared a story of his encounter with a Nollywood critic. According to him, the man said a lot of nasty things and expected the actor to react. He was shocked when he didn't react..

US bombs ISIS camps in Libya, kill dozens, but order was from Barack Obama

N1US B-2 bombers struck and destroyed two ISIS camps in Libya overnight, with initial estimates that over 80 militants were killed, US officials told CNN Thursday. The strikes were on external actors who were actively "plotting attacks in Europe," Secretary of Defense Ash Carter told reporters.The mission was approved several days ago by President Barack Obama and is expected to be the last short-notice military operation ordered by him, according to sources.

FG orders immediate payment of N150billion to petroleum marketers

In a bid to avert the looming scarcity of petroleum products, especially the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, popularly called petrol, the Federal Government last night ordered the payment of the N150 billion Petroleum Equalisation Fund owed petroleum marketers.The order followed a meeting between the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Abba Kyari, and the stakeholders in the petroleum sector. The money is understood to be subsidy on the cost of delivery of petroleum products across the country.

President Buhari has achieved what Jonathan could not – Tinubu

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari saying he had achieved what his predecessor was incapable of in the fight against insurgency. Delivering a lecture at the National Defence College, Abuja, on Wednesday, Mr. Tinubu said long years of gross mis-governance was responsible for the rise of extremism in the country.
“With the courage and dedication of the military, Boko Haram has been subdued.
“Also, notable and significant progress is being made against corruption. Press freedoms and civil liberties are protected, putting to lie those who cried that President Buhari would not respect democracy and rule of law.”

Actress Keke Palmer before and after makeup photos

Well...

Renowned Nigerian author, Buchi Emecheta dies at 72

Renowned Nigerian author, writer and Novelist, Florence Onyebuchi “Buchi” Emecheta has died. Late Emecheta is a best selling author of over 20 books including, “The Joys of Motherhood”, Second-Class Citizen, The Bride Price, and many more. The Slave Girl.

Australian Open: Venus and Serena Williams to meet in ninth Grand Slam final

The 2017 Australian Open just reached an interesting climax! Venus and Serena Williams will now meet in the Grand Slam final for the ninth time after the American sisters came through their semi-finals in Melbourne.

Move over Bobrisky! Check out this hot Nigerian male cross-dresser

What is this world turning into? Naija is not left out. More Nigerian male cross-dressers are emerging. His name is Jay Bugatti and he calls himself King of fierce. See more photos after the cut...

Gov Fayose condemns DSS planned arrest of Apostle Suleman, Says; “Nigerians must protect themselves if FG can’t protect them”

The Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Mr Ayodele Fayose has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government to be mindful on how it handles issues bordering on religion in the country so as not to throw the country into religious crisis, condemning attempt by armed men of the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest  Apostle Johnson Suleiman of The Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide in Ado Ekiti, early today as uncalled for and clear invitation to chaos.