Singer Tiwa Savage makes BBC's list of 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017

Tiwa Savage has been named by the BBC as one of the 100 most inspirational and innovative women of 2017. 

According to BBC, Tiwa Savage is an intergral member of the Afrobeats scene and plans to open a music school.

Four suspected internet fraudsters arrested by EFCC

Four suspected internet fraudsters will soon be arraigned in court by the Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC. The suspects, Shiko Romeo, Bobby Edigiu, Henry Nisike and  Emmanuel Ayo were arrested recently  by officers of the Nigeria Police  on suspicion of being involved in internet fraud. ‎

Stunning new photo of Chimamanda Adichie

Beautiful.

Photos: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's surrogate revealed

The surrogate who is carrying the unborn third child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West has been revealed.

RadarOnline.com got the exclusive first photos of the 27-year-old surrogate who is an African-American. She is expected to give birth to a baby in January 2018.

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dies at 91

Playboy says Hugh died peacefully at home Wednesday, surrounded by loved ones. Hefner's health had been in serious decline over the last year and he's not been seen in public for some time. His passing comes just over a year after his brother, Keith, died.

Hefner married 3 times -- first to high school sweetheart Mildred Williams in 1949 ... then former Playmate of the Year Kimberly Conrad in 1989 ... and finally Crystal Hefner in 2012. She's 31.

'Mom and Dad' photos of Pregnant Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson were not secret pregnancy announcement

Contrary to the rumours on social media, the birthday photos of Khloe Kardashian and her beau/soon-to-be-baby Daddy, Tristan Thompson which she captioned "Dad + Mom", were not a  secret pregnancy announcement.

'Any woman who voted for Donald Trump, voted against her own voice' - Michelle Obama

Former US first lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday criticized women who voted for President Trump, saying they voted against their own interests.

“Any woman who voted against Hillary Clinton voted against their own voice,” Obama told the audience during a talk at a marketing conference in Boston.

Nigerian Government to fund treatment of 50,000 new HIV patients yearly - President Buhari

The Nigerian government says it plans to use domestic funds to provide antiretroviral drugs for additional 50,000 HIV patients every year, a development that experts say would boost treatment of the scourge in the country.

According to a press statement released on Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed this plan at a high-level side event during the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.

Mum having sex with daughter's husband tries to kill him after he exposed their affair

A mother who was having sex with her daughter's husband attempted to run him down in a car after he exposed their affair. Kathleen Davis, 58, had been secretly sleeping with Michael Sciarra, 33, behind her daughter Hannah's back.

When Sciarra eventually confessed to his wife, Davis was apparently furious because it had "damaged" the mother-daughter relationship. Police in Palm Beach, Florida, said the controversy exploded into violence last week.

Photos: El Rufai weeps as he meets boy whose eyes were plucked by ritualists

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai yesterday afternoon broke down in tears as he met with the five years old Sàdiq Usman whose two eyes were plucked by suspected ritualists in Zaria last year.

Little Sadiq who was at the commissioning of the Yahaya Hamza primary School in Zaria, which was refurbished by telecommunications giant, Airtel is being trained by staff of Airtel under Staff Volunteer Scheme.

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.