Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Fire destroys parts of Ryan Seacrest's $50m mansion

On Sunday, February 19, 2017, Ryan Seacrest's $50 million mansion caught fire and left some heavy damage in its wake. Ryan shared a photo of the aftermath showing some burned out structures, but he added, "Thank god everyone is ok."

Ryan bought the sprawling Beverly Hills estate from Ellen DeGeneres back in 2012 for $49 mil. The 9,200 sq ft home sits on nearly 3 acres.

'I didn’t know my parents were famous until I was 13'- Brooklyn Beckham reveals

Brooklyn, the first child of celebrity couple, David and Victoria Beckham, has revealed he never knew his parents were celebrities until he turned 13, saying he always saw them as normal parents.
Victoria, was a member of the then famous Spice girls pop group and is now a fashion designer, while David was a former England, Manchester and Real Madrid footballer, and even though Brooklyn regularly visited stadiums with his father he says he never grasped their celebrity status till later on in his young life.

Nigeria Customs Service donate seize bags of rice, cartons of Spaghetti, gallons of vegetable oil to IDP camps in Borno state (photos)

The Nigeria Customs Service today donated 36, 822 bags of rice, 7,752 Jerry cans of vegetable oil, 727 cartoons of vegetable oil, 3,003 cartoons of spaghetti and 59 bags of second hand shoes to IDP camps in Borno state. The items were handed over to the state governor, Kashim Shettima.

While receiving the items, Governor Shettima said the items donated are in good conditions with some of them having expiry dates of 2018, 2019.  See more photos after the cut..

It is only President Buhari that can disclose what is wrong with him - Femi Adesina says

Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, says it is only President Buhari that can disclose the type of ailment that he is currently suffering from. Adesina said this when he spoke to state house correspondents in Abuja today. He said we should believe what President Buhari said that there is no cause for alarm

Photos: Americans protest against Donald Trump again

At least eight people were arrested in Portland, Oregon, after a small group protesting President Donald Trump clashed with the police. The demonstrators, who did not have a permit, spilled out onto the streets outside the Federal Building and failed to heed the warnings of police in tactical gear.

The protest was just one of several held across the country as part of the 'not my Presidents' Day' rallies against Trump.

Photo of the day!

The height on this NYSC member is amazing

Actress Angelina Jolie and her kids eat fried scorpions and tarantulas in Cambodia (Photos/Video)

Angelina Jolie is currently in Cambodia with her kids for the premiere of her film 'First They Killed My Father'. After opening up about her painful split from the father of her kids, Brad Pitt in an exclusive interview with BBC News, the actress taught the reporter about local cuisine and how to prepare some of the insects that are eaten in the Southeast Asian country.

Senior Adviser to Trump reassigned after he disagreed with the US president

Senior National Security Council adviser, Craig Deare has been reassigned to his old job at the National Defense University after he disagreed with President Trump on his Latin American policies.

During a speech at The Wilson Center, Craig Deare reportedly disagreed with the Trump's administration's handling of Latin American policies and also criticized the overall dysfunction of the White House.

Teen wakes up on way to his own funeral in Indian

A 17-year-old boy woke up on the way to his funeral, surprising his relatives and villagers who had presumed him dead. He was rushed to a private hospital where his condition is critical.

Bitten by a stray dog one month ago, Kumar Marewad had high fever last week following which he was admitted to a Dharwad hospital. As his condition deteriorated, the teenager was put on ventilator.

"Take note, Don't hate" Flamboyant Zimbabwean pastor says as he takes wife shopping at luxury store

Zimbabwean pastor, Prophet Uebert Angel, the leader of Spirit Embassy took his wife, Beverly Angel shopping six days ago.
He later posted a photo from the shopping trip on Instagram and wrote: AT Angelo Galasso with the Iron Lady. #TakeNotesDontHate...

FG reportedly plans to further devalue the Naira as exchange rate falls to N520 to $1

The Federal government reportedly has plans to further devalue the Naira, this is accoridng toSahara Reporters. This morning the exchange rate went all time low to N520 to $1.

Recall that in May 2016, President Buhari succumbed to pressure to devalue the Naira after many months of insisting he would not because he believes devaluation would further kill the Naira.

Famine declared in South Sudan as 4.9m people are in need urgent help

UN aid agencies confirm that famine in South Sudan has left 100,000 people on the verge of starvation and almost 5 million people, more than 40% of the country's population, in need of urgent help. 

Dencia shows off her nipple in new photo

Oh dear!

NAFDAC investigates "NAFDAC Number" on imported Indian packaged garri

As reports of an imported Indian garri sold in Nigerian supermarkets went viral, the The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has reacted to the report, after being accused of supporting the product. The food and drug agency, disclosed that preliminary investigation into the imported garri product, revealed that it had no NAFDAC number.
Read the official statement from the agency below;

There's a fake news site where Americans live in reality of Hillary Clinton as President

Americans who are unhappy that Trump is the president of the United States have created a refuge for themselves, a place where they can go to pretend that Hillary Clinton is the President, Tim Kaine is the Vice President, and everything is as they want it to be.

At hillarybeattrump.org, Hillary Rodham Clinton is referred to as the President of the United States and the catchphrase for the website is; News from the real America, where the majority rules.

Russian model who dangled off skyscraper in Dubai for dangerous shoot is dragged before police

A Russian Instagram model, who risked her life dangling from a 1,000ft-high Dubai skyscraper for a photoshoot, (Read here) has been forced to sign a statement vowing to never do it again.
23 year old Viki Odintcova,  was held up only by the hand of a male assistant as she leaned out into thin air from the 1,004-foot all Cayan Tower in Dubai in a bid to get the perfect Instagram shot.

BBNaija: Actress Matilda Obaseki slams Thin Tall Tony and his wife for his escapades in the house

According to Matilda, it is a shame for Thin Tall Tony to deny his wife and children because N25 million which is the prize money in the competition. She even referred to his wife as a fool if she is happy with his acts in the house. Thin Tall Tony has been romantically involved with his fellow housemate, Bisola, for some weeks now. See Matilda's tweets after the cut...

'We are setting a 'Homophobic Offenders Register' - Nigerian gay pastor, Jide Macaulay

Openly gay Nigerian pastor, Jide Macaulay has taken to his Instagram page to announce that a 'Homophobic Offenders Register' will be set up for homophobic attacks and will include a possible travel ban to Europe or North America.
According to him, any gay who has experienced a homophobic attack or is aware of a homophobic incident at home in Africa or abroad should report to House of Rainbow for documentation. Read his full post after the cut..

Nigeria Central Bank releases new policy actions in the Foreign Exchange Market

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released new policy actions for operations in the Foreign Exchange market. Read the statement signed by the CBN Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okoroafor after the cut...

See what a dog did to a 5 year old girl in Lagos State (Graphic photos)

A dog brutalized a 5 year old girl at the Ikorodu area of Lagos state yesterday February 20th. According to Facebook user, Taiwo Craig who shared the story, the little girl lives in a compound where the Landlord has 15 dogs, all unkempt and not well fed. Yesterday at about 5.10pm, one of the dogs broke out from the cage and attacked the little girl, leaving her with serious injuries. She is currently receiving medical attention at a hospital. See graphic photos of the girl after the cut...

Kaduna Government confirm renewed attacks in Southern Kaduna, orders Army Commander, Police Commissioner to relocate to affected areas

The Kaduna State Government has confirmed reports of renewed attacks in some villages in Southern Kaduna. The state governor Nasir El-Rufai in a press statement released by his media aide, Samuel Aruwan, says unknown gunmen in a coordinated attack invaded Bakin Kogi, Kaninkon Village in Jemaa Local Government Area in the State on Sunday 19th February, 2017 at about 5:30pm.

Photo: Rapper AKA surprises Bonang with a $3,500 Gucci bag

After the drama-filled weekend, South African rapper, AKA surprised his girlfriend, Bonang Matheba with a Gucci bag.
Excited Bonang posted a photo of the expensive gift, which is said to retail at about $3,500 (R46,000) on Instagram and wrote:

EFCC arrests car dealer for alleged forgery

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Sunday arrested one Oruku Oluwafemi, a car dealer, for forgery in the case involving five former students of Federal University of Technology Akure and Adekunle Ajasin, Akangba (AAUA) respectively.

No cause for worry, I needed a longer period of rest - Pres Buhari to Nigerians

President Buhari on Tuesday thanked Nigerians for prayers over his health, stating results of the series of medical checkups he carried out had shown that he needed longer period of rest.
A statement by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina said there is no cause for worry. The statement did not say when the President will return. It reads;

Man kills friend over a woman in Ogun state (photo)

A 43-year-old man, Adebisi Akinrinmola pictured above, has been arrested by men of the Ogun state police command for allegedly killing his friend, 36 year old Ademola Asimiyu, over a lady they were both interested in. According to police report, the incident occurred on Sunday 19 February, 2017 at Ajebo Village in Ijebu-Igbo area of Ogun State.

President Donald Trump has 3,643 websites domain to his name

According to internet records gathered by CNN, before US president, Donald Trump reached the White House, his company had laid claim to at least 3,643 website domains. The buying spree continued as he ran for president. Trump bought 93 of them after he launched his presidential campaign.

Rapper Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose celebrate their son's birthday together

Wiz Khalifa and his ex-wife, Amber Rose celebrated their son's fourth birthday in a Super Hero themed party on Sunday. The former couple who have always respected each other, seemed to have had a good time at their son, Sebastian's birthday.

Photos: Photos: Fayose, Wike, Bode George, others at PDP stakeholders meeting in Abuja

Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose, Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike, Akwa Ibom state governor Emmanuel Udom, Bode George and other PDP chieftains, attended the party's stakeholder meeting which took place at Asokoro in Abuja Sunday afternoon.
The meeting which was earlier scheduled to hold at the International Conference Center ICC, was moved to Asokoro after some police officers stormed ICC and prevented the politicians from gaining access into the venue.

In UNN, Lecturers will be denied promotion if students are dissatisfied with the quality of their teaching

University of Nigeria, Nsukka, academic staff (especially lecturers) can now be denied promotion if evaluation from the students taking their classes indicate that the quality of their teaching is not up to standard.

New photo of President Buhari's cute grandchildren

They are so adorable!