First spokeswoman appointed at Saudi embassy in Washington

In another breakthrough for women in Saudi Arabia that coincided with allowing women to drive, the foreign minister has appointed Fatimah Baeshen as its first spokeswoman for the Saudi embassy in Washington.

“Proud to serve the @SaudiEmbassyUSA as the spokeswoman. I’m grateful for the opportunity, the support, and well wishes #KSA,” Fatimah posted as she announced her appointment on her Twitter account early on Wednesday.

It’s dangerous to use broom to mash ‘Ewedu’ - Gastroenterologist warns

Using a small bunch of broomsticks, known as ijabe, to mash ewedu (mallow-leaves) is very common among Nigerians when preparing the slimy soup. However, medical experts have said that the age-old practice is actually fraught with dangers. Ewedu is also known as Rama ayoyo among Hausa, while the Igbo call it Kerenkere.

Dr. Adegboyega Akere of the Department of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, on Wednesday, advised women and caterers to desist from the practice.

Drama as teenage boy loses manhood after shaking hands with stranger

A mild drama ensued at Kurudu area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja on Monday after a 16-year-old boy reportedly lost his manhood after shaking hands with a stranger. The boy, Salvation from Abia State, had claimed that his manhood shrank and that he was unable to urinate after shaking hands with one Usman. According to a witness, Usman, an electrician from Nasarawa State, went to the area in search of a brothel.

Usman’s first point of contact was Salvation, who after showing him the direction to the brothel noticed some physical changes on him and raised alarm.

Nigeria to pull out of 90 world organisations

The Federal Government has decided to pull Nigeria out of 90 world organisations. As part of plans for the country’s exit from the organisations, the Federal Executive Council has mandated a committee to come up with and present recommendations to it for ratification. The decision is as a result of the financial implications of the country’s membership of the organisations.

Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun said this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting.

Photos: Cannibal couple sold human meat pies to restaurants as they confess to killing 30

The 'cannibal couple' who have confessed to "killing and eating at least 30 people" could have sold 'human meat pies' to restaurants. Husband and wife Natalia Baksheeva and Dmitry Baksheev were arrested after seven bags of body parts were allegedly found in their freezer.

Now there are fears the Russian couple used some of their victims' body parts as meat in pies that Natalia sold to restaurants.

Gynaecologist reveals why ladies should ditch underwear

One gynaecologist has provided a list of thought-provoking reasons to ditch the undergarments. Speaking to Health, gynaecologist Moore explained: "It's not good to always have the lady parts locked up. They need air like all other parts of your body."

While there are risks - apart from accidental flashing - associated with going commando, they're outweighed by the benefits.

Indian student drowned as friends took a group selfie from just a few feet away

A college student drowned in a lake as his friends took a group selfie from just a few feet away, apparently oblivious to what was happening.

Vishwas G, from Bangalore, died on Sunday while out for a picnic with his pals. A shocking image has emerged showing his friends grinning into the camera as one took the selfie - said to also show his head bobbing on the surface of the water in the background.

Meghan Markle's ex-husband to produce a TV show about a divorcée who marries a British Princ'

Meghan Markle's ex-husband Trevor Engelson is producing a comedy TV show about a divorcée who marries a British Prince'

According to Deadline reports, the show which is not yet titled, will be based on an American divorced mother who moves to London to marry a British Prince. It will explore the difficulties of sharing custody with the royal family when your ex-wife is married to a Prince.

Former BBN housemate, Debbie-Rise reveals her parents tried to deliver her and cast out demons when she returned from Big Brother Naija

Former BBN housemate, Debbie-Rise has revealed that her parents who were against her going into the Big Brother House tried to deliver and cast out demons from her when she returned from the competition.

Speaking to Channels TV, Debbie-Rise said she had to convince her dad to let her go into the competition by promising him that at the end of the competition people will congratulate him for being a good dad.

Lawyer sues Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai over Nnamdi Kanu's alleged disappearance

Ifeanyi Ejik, lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has sued the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai over Nnamdi Kanu’s alleged disappearance since a reported September 14, 2017 raid by the Army on his residence.

In an originating motion filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Ejik wants the court to give an order mandating General Buratai to produce Kanu in court on his next adjournment date for the criminal trial he is facing in October. The motion has the IPOB leader as the only applicant and the Chief of Army Staff as the only respondent. 

Governor Ben Ayade appoints actor, Eric Anderson as Commissioner of Tourism, Culture and Heritage in Cross River State

Nollywood actor, Eric Anderson has been officially sworn in as the Commissioner of Tourism, Culture and Heritage In Cross River State by Governor Ben Ayade. 

Untill his appointment, Eric Anderson was Special Assistant to Cross River Government on Tourism alongside a reputable background in acting, culture and tourism related activities.

Photos: Pop singer severely kicks and punches ex-boyfriend on red carpet

A pop singer punched and kicked her ex-boyfriend on the red carpet after he said she looked "ridiculous". Tensions between Russian singer Alina Yan and her ex, only named as Roman, were high as they only split up the day before appearing on the red carpet together. Roman was hosting the music awards ceremony the blur-haired singer was attending.

Cameroon deports 100,000 Nigerian refugees

Cameroon has deported 100,000 Nigerian refugees in the hope of stemming the spread of terrorist group Boko Haram, Human Rights Watch (HWR) said on Wednesday.

The group said in its new report that the deportation defied a plea by UN refugee agency to not return anyone to north-eastern Nigeria, where Boko Haram killed thousands of people, until security and human rights situation improved considerably.”

'Like open-heart surgery' - Barack Obama cried while dropping off daughter, Malia at Harvard

Former US President, Barack Obama opened up about how hard it was dropping his daughter, Malia off at Harvard last month.Likening it to having an open heart surgery, Obama said during a fundraiser hosted by the Beau Biden Foundation,

“For those of us who have daughters, it just happens fast. I dropped off Malia at college, and I was saying to Joe and Jill [Biden] that it was a little bit like open-heart surgery,”

Police officer kills himself after shooting girlfriend

In an apparent case of murder-suicide, a police officer in Nakuru County, Kenya, has shot his girlfriend dead before taking his life with the same AK47 rifle at their home.

CitizenTV reports that, the police officer identified as Stephen Mungai Kinuthia, shot his girlfriend three times. An eyewitness, told CitizenTV:

'If actually I'm pregnant like everyone thinks, then it'll be my pleasure to be pregnant for Drake' - Gifty says

This morning news got out that controversial ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty is rumoured to be pregnant with her ex-lover, Mr 2kay's first child.

She's made attempts to deny the reports with a couple of cryptic social media posts and when LIB reached out to her for comments about the rumoured pregnancy, she said, 'If actually i am pregnant like what everyone thinks, then it will be my pleasure to be pregnant for Drake'.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell's hairline looks great after she underwent painful edges replacement surgery

For years now, supermodel Naomi Campbell has been suffering from Alopecia and her receding hairline has been a cause for concern.

But the supermodel has now reportedly had surgery to remedy the situation. According to reports, the 47-year-old underwent a hair replacement. New photos of the model show her with fuller edges and she's now confident enough to reveal her edges unlike before when she mostly did hairstyles that hid her edges. See recent photos of Naomi below.

Kim Kardashian says they didn't confirm Khloe's pregnancy to anyone

Yesterday, news broke that Khloe Kardashian is pregnant with Tristan's child and popular E! News reporter, Ken Baker confirmed the story and congratulated Khloe on his Twitter page. Kim Kardashian took to Twitter to say that they didn't confirm any news to anyone. Read her tweets below..

'Modern Family' star Sofia Vergara is TV's highest-paid actress for the 3rd year in a row

Colombian actress and 'Modern Family' star, Sofia Vergara is the highest-paid television actress in 2017, and for the third year in a row.

According to the annual Forbes ranking which was released on Tuesday, since June 1, 2016, Vergara has earned an impressive $41.5 million before taxes and fees. A quarter of Vergara’s income is from Modern Family but her highest earnings are generated from licensing and endorsement deals.

"Single motherhood is not our fault, men no longer want to play their role as husbands" - Actress Doris Simeon

Actress Doris Simeon recently had an interview with Thisday where she was asked if single motherhood is now a norm in Nollywood. According to her, women are not at fault when it comes to being single parents. According to her, it is the men who no longer want to play their roles as husbands.

Goodluck Jonathan campaign organization still owes me N24 million - Printer says

The Managing Director of Paste Poster Company Limited, Mr. Olusegun Idowu, says his company is still being owed N24 million for the printing of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign posters for the 2015 presidential election.

According to Mr. Idowu, the N24 million was part of a total of N54 million poster pasting and consultancy jobs that his company did for the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organization in the build-up to the last general elections.

Rapper Nicki Minaj tweeted in 2012 about beating up a bully at age 11 and the alleged bully just replied the tweet, causing an uproar on Twitter

A woman who had a fight with Nicki Minaj when they were just kids is still upset after discovering Nicki Minaj tweeted about the fight five years ago. The Twitter user called Dameka Williams, only hours ago, clapped back at a tweet where Nicki was bragging about beating her up.

Nicki Tweeted in 2012: "When I was about 11 I snapped @ a slumber party n startin beatin da shit out this girl who was pickin on me! Lmao. Her name was Dameka"

Photos: Mr 2kay has a new girlfriend and she's hot!

Mr 2kay seems to have moved on from his on and off relationship with former Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty. Though he's yet to react to news of him impregnating her, it's safe to say Mr 2kay has moved on to another fair skinned beauty.

Little boy set ablaze over missing phone in Enugu

A little boy identified as Junior Onah, is currently lying critically ill in a hospital after he was set ablaze by his friend, Wisdom Kelechi, over a missing phone in Enugu on Monday, September 25th.

According to the Guardian, Wisdom had gone to a barbing salon at Ifoh file in Abakpa Nike in the state to charge his phone and left it in the care of Junior who he expected to help him watch over it. Ho, ever when he came back to take his phone, he found out that the phone had been stolen.

'This is the most disrespectful act I have seen from a news organization' - Atiku Abubakar threatens to sue Vanguard over 'fake news'

Former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar is very angry over a news report published by Vanguard and he's threatened to sue them for the 'Fake News'.

Ex Thai prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra sentenced to 5 years in prison

Thailand's Supreme Court on Wednesday, sentenced former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, in absentia to five years in prison for negligence over mismanaging a rice subsidy scheme.
The politician was convicted of negligence in preventing corruption and irregularities in her government’s rice-pledging scheme prior to the 2014 coup.

'Most of you have been taught that it's OK not to support your partner financially' - Man gives reason he would never date a typical Nigerian lady

As posted by this Nigerian man on Facebook...

"The reason I would not date a typical Nigerian girl, it is because most of y'all been taught that it Is okay not to support your partner at all, all you are there for is to give him sex and cook for him..then he provides everything and you don't do nothing.

Nigerian man involved in an accident calls God Is Good Motors out for abandoning him in the hospital

A certain man Paulcy C. Iwuala has written to YabaLeftOnline, to share his grievance with God Is Good Motors, who abandoned him after being involved in an accident with one of the buses. In a letter titled “The Inhuman Face of God Is Good (GIG) Motors”, he wrote:

On April 2016, I was involved in a fatal accident in Ore. A head-to-head collision between God is Good (GIG) Toyota Hiace Bus and Peace Mass Transit bus. I was sitting in front of the car with the driver and watched two passengers die in front of me.

Big Brother Naija’s Gifty reportedly pregnant with Mr 2Kay's baby

Reports making round is that Big Brother Naija’s Gifty is pregnant with her first child with her supposed ex, Mr 2Kay. Gifty’s mother according to Instablog9ja, currently has her daughter living with her in the Badagry area of Lagos.

Attempts to confirm the news from Gifty proved abortive until she was recently spotted out with  Rosaline Meurer, baring her growing bump.

Singer Harrysong slammed with millions of Naira lawsuit

Alterplate boss Harrysong, has been slammed with a lawsuit from Dr. Amir, over allegations that Harry's song Samankwe, was stolen. Dr. Amir also slammed the singer with an Intellectual theft lawsuit also served Five Star Music paper's for unauthorized publishing of the song “Afro-shake” produced and written for Kcee.