Monday, 13 February 2017

First lady of Bayelsa state, Racheal Dickson returns home with her quadruplets (photos)

First lady of Bayelsa State, Racheal Dickson, returned home yesterday after welcoming a set of quadruplets, a boy and three girls, in the US last September. They were received at the state house by her husband, Seriake Dickson, family members, friends and government officials. See more photos after the cut...

Customers complain that Kylie Jenner's eyeshadow kits gives them headaches

Media reports claim that at least 15 people filed complaints within the past 2 weeks with the Better Business Bureau, claiming they smelled "chemicals and glue" when opening Kylie's Royal Peach Eyeshadow Palette which sells for $45.

Customers described the odor as "spray paint" or "paint thinner," and one said it stunk so bad she put the whole package outside her house.

Eric Arubayi's brother reveals consumption of expired malaria drugs caused his death

On Saturday Feb. 11th, West African idol 2nd runner up, Eric Arubayi died after a brief illness. His brother, Derrick Arubayi has revealed that he took expired malaria drugs which led to his death. Speaking to Vanguard, Derrick revealed that Eric had been sick with malaria and typhoid and things got worse after he took the expired drugs. It led to liver failure which eventually led to his death.

IPOB members accuse FG of planning to assassinate their leader, Nnamdi Kanu

Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, have alleged that there are plans by the Federal government to stage-manage a terror attack at the Kuje prison where their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will be killed. The group made the allegation in a statement released by two of its spokespersons, Emma Nmezu and Dr. Clifford Iroanya, yesterday February 12th.
“The assassination will be carried out in the form of a stage-managed prison escape of detained Boko Haram terrorists.

Asisat Oshoala signs for Chinese club

Reigning CAF African Women's player of the year, Asisat Oshoala, has joined Chinese club, Dalian Quanjian for a yet to be disclosed mega money deal.

The Arsenal ladies player, who won the FA cup last season with the London Club, raised eyebrows when she refused to turn up for pre-season with the club and has now joined the likes of Mikel obi and John Ighalo to dump the English league for the super rich Chinese league. She recently granted an interview where she denied joining or wanting to join any Chinese club. Congrats to her.

Federal government confirms whistle-blowers will take 2.5 to 5% of total loot recovered

The federal government has confirmed whistle-blowers are entitled to 2.5 -5% of total amount recovered .A statement by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the
“whistle-blower policy has started yielding fruit as it has so far led to the recovery of US$151 million and N8billion in looted funds”.

Meet 22-year-old Shamma Al Mazrui, the World’s Youngest Minister

In February 2016, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appointed Shamma Al Mazrui as the country’s youth minister.
The announcement officially made 22-year-old Mazrui the world’s youngest minister.

This photo of Beyonce, her mum and daughter Blue Ivy is everything!

Beautiful!

Thousands of Mexicans protest against Donald Trump in Mexico City

In the face of Trump's anti-Mexico rhetoric, 20,000 Mexicans took to the streets of the capital, Mexico city in defiance at the President's hostility towards them. Most of all, they were protesting against his plans for a border wall and increased deportations.

They also stood against the pressure he is putting on U.S. corporations to provide jobs in the United States, not Mexico. Demonstrators carried Mexican flags and dressed in white as a sign of unity.

#BBNaija - Meet fake housemate, actress and comedienne, Ese Eriata

Ese Eriata was one of the people introduced into the Big Brother Naija house after an eviction show yesterday. However, she's a fake contestant sent to shake up the house and the contestants are unaware of this.

No one can accuse President Buhari of fraud, corruption and stealing' - Buhari's aide on political affairs, Femi Ojudu

Special Adviser to President Buhari on Political affairs, Femi Ojudu, says that no one can accuse President Buhari of fraud, corruption and stealing in his administration.

Speaking to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, Ojudu said President Buhari is a honest and patriotic Nigerian who is committed to the growth of the country.

Full list of winners at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards

Adele won a total of five awards at the Grammys, including album, record and song of the year beating BeyoncĂ© in the top three categories with her comeback album “25”. She even broke one of her awrds into two so she could give the other half to BeyoncĂ©. Below is a full list of the winners:

Don Jazzy reacts to the eviction of Coco Ice 'Protect your nipples'

Coco Ice who has now been  evicted from the Big Brother Naija house played the Truth and Dare game. During, the game she showed off her nipples and even gave Bassey a chance to suck on it. Despite her kind gesture, she was still evicted. Don Jazzy tweeted about it advicing you all to protect your nipples.

Itsekiri politicians from different parties pay solidarity visit to Ibori

Members of the Itsekiri political class from different parties led by Warri billionaire, Ayiri Emami, on Saturday, paid a solidarity visit to James Ibori in his country home, Oghara. See more photos after the cut...

Woman quits job in bid to reach 193 countries

An intrepid traveller has broken a world record by becoming the fastest person to travel to all 196 countries in the world in the space of just 18 months and 26 days. Globetrotter Cassie De Pecol, 27, from Washington, Connecticut, embarked on her journey in July 2015 and  has just reached the end of her epic mission to visit all 193 sovereign nations plus Taiwan, Kosovo and Palestine.

She quit her 'unfulfilling' corporate job in 2012 and has been travelling since July 2015, funded by a mixture of 'planning, saving money, obtaining sponsors and endorsements'.

Blue Ivy cheers on as she watches her mum perform on stage at the 2017 Grammys

Beyonce and Jay Z's daughter, Blue Ivy, watched with pride as her mum performed at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Sunday. The five-year-old jumped from her seat and ran over as Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, John Legend and Neil Diamond all sang Sweet Caroline at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and she clapped excitedly as her mum performed. See more photos after the cut..

Whistle blower claims former NNPC boss had four safes and not one as reported

The whistle-blower who informed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC about the foreign currencies hidden in a safe by former managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Andrew Yakubu, claims there were four safes and not one as reported by EFCC.
The anti graft agency on February 3, raided Andrew’s house in a Kaduna slum, Sabon Tasha where they discovered a safe with a staggering sum of $9,777,000 and another sum of £74,000.

2017 Grammys: Check out the first set of winners

With 83 total categories across 30 fields up for grabs at the 2017 Grammy Awards, it's impossible for the live broadcast to accommodate all the winners. The Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony popularly tagged 'the ceremony before the ceremony 'comes in and it kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET where approximately 70 awards will be dished out before the main event.

David Beckham all smiles with his kids at New York Museum

Retired Football star, David Beckham shared this lovely selfie of himself as he took his sons Brooklyn, 17, Romeo, 14, Cruz, 11, and daughter Harper, five, to the New York's Natural History Museum.

Lady Gaga shows underboob at the 2017 Grammy Awards

Lady Gaga flashed massive underboob as she attended Sunday's Grammy Awards red carpet. She wore a black crop-top with matching thigh-high PVC boots, classic Ray-Ban aviators, and tiny chained latex shorts. See more photos after the cut...

Bobrisky stuns in Ankara close and choker

Nigerian male cross-dresser, Bobrisky stepped out in an Ankara blouse a choker and his signature shoes.

Red Carpet moments from the 2017 Grammys

Celebs like Celine Dion, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Adele, Solange, Lady Gaga, Heidi Klum,Chrissy Teigen, dressed glamorously as they made their mark at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday.

Actress Empress Njamah shares stunning beach photos

Empress Njamah showed off her hot legs as she hit the beach yesterday. Another photo after the cut..

Jay Z and Beyonce lovely at the 2017 Grammys

Queen Bey and her business mogul/ rapper husband Jay Z looked amazing at the 2017 Grammy Award ceremony. Beyoncé changed into this red number after her performance at the show. She also posed with her sister Solange who won an award for her song, Cranes in the Sky, and Chance The Rapper. See more photos after the cut..

EFCC seizes 10 choice properties belonging to ex FCT minister's son, Shamsudeen Mohammed

EFCC has confiscated 10 houses and choice plots of land belonging to Shamsudeen Mohammed, the son of the immediate past Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed. Shamsudeen who was remanded in Kuje prison, is being prosecuted on a 15-count charge of money laundering to the tune of N1.2 billion.

Rihanna flaunts her rib tattoo at the Grammys

Rihanna flaunted her rib tattoo in a citrus orange bralet and black ruffled ball gown skirt at the 59th Annual Grammys Award. See more photos after the cut...

Aisha Buhari's aide, Dr. Hajio Sani accused of being power drunk "She has turned the First Lady's friends into her enemies"

Dr. Hajio Sani, Senior Special Assistant on Administration to the wife of the President, Hajia Aisha Buhari and a former Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development under late General Sani Abacha has being accused of being "proud and power drunk". Below is the report by THISDAY:
"It is doubtful if Sani is respected by her staff as well as many others who have business to do within the corridors of power in Abuja. 

Pregnant Beyonce performed at the Grammys and the Internet can't have enough of her

The songstress performed tracks "Love Drought" and "Sandcastles" at the Grammy Awards Sunday night at the Staples centre in Los Angeles, California. The full LP 'Lemonade' is nominated for Album of the Year, one of the singer's nine nods this year. This is Beyoncé's first public appearance since announcing she and Jay Z are expecting twins and the Internet has been going gaga since then. See more photos after the cut...

Cossy Orjiakor flaunts her butt in racy underwear photos

The actress shared her weight loss journey by showing her red lace-covered butts...and crack on Instagram. "4kg lost. Fell a couple of times ...proudly showing off my wounds. Now am 70kg. haha" she captioned one of the photos.

Singer Jidenna looked stylish in the Nigerian attire he wore to the Grammys

Nigerian/American singer Jidenna looked stylish in a Nigerian attire he wore to the 59th Grammy awards which took place at the staple center Los Angeles yesterday. Another photo after the cut.