Toke Makinwa says her parents joked about dying together and it happened

In her book 'On Becoming', Toke Makinwa revealed how a gas cylinder leak led to the fire incident that killed her parents when she was just 8-years-old. Yesterday, she tweeted that before the ugly incident happened, her parents once joked about dying together and it eventually happened.

According to her, 'they joked about dying together, perfect ride/die and it happened. They were buried side by side'.

Nigerian man falls from fifth floor while trying to evade arrest during police raid in Malaysia (photos)

A Nigerian man on Saturday, September 30, fell from the fifth floor while trying to evade the police at Flora Damansara apartments in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

The unnamed Nigerian said to be in his 30's, who broke his hand and nose during the fall, was among 51 foreigners nabbed in the Ops Black Flora on Friday.

Photos from Mo Abudu's surprise birthday party

Friends of TV mogul Mo Abudu threw her a surprise birthday party at RSVP in Lagos last night. More photos below...

Independence Day: President Buhari arrives Maiduguri

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Maiduguri, Borno State on Sunday, to celebrate the nation's 57th Independence Anniversary with the troops at Maimalari Military Cantonment. More photos below..

Nigerian graduate shares touching story 'Someone I'm yet to meet paid my tuition through university'

This is quite an inspiring story by this Reedemers University graduate who narrated how a stranger paid her tuition from her 200-level days till she graduated. Read her story below....

Charly Boy shares a kiss with his 98-year old mother (video)

Charly Boy recently spent some quality time with his 98-year old mum, Mrs C. Oputa and he shared a video from their time together saying, 'kiss your mum today'.

According to the AreaFada, 'Me and my 98yrs young funky mum. Doing mummy time. As we grow up we become our own people and may come to forget that woman who nurtured and loved us. But remember this, she will never forget you and never stop loving you. Kiss your mother today'.

Update: Abducted Edo state Catholic priest regains freedom

The Parish Priest of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Iddo 2, Okpella of Auchi Diocese, Fr. Lawrence Adorolo, who was abducted by unknown gunmen, has regained his freedom.

Spokesman of the Edo State Police Command, DSP Moses Nkombe, who confirmed the release of the Priest to journalists in Benin, said he was released unhurt and without payment of ransom, adding that the police was on the trail of the kidnappers.

Oyo State Govt announces immediate closure of Agodi Zoo after lion attacked, killed attendant

Oyo State Government has announced the immediate closure of Agodi Zoo located in Ibadan, the State capital.

The government said the decision is based on the report received from the company managing the Zoo, AM & C, that one of the lions at the Zoo had accidentally attacked one of the attendants, Mr. Hamzat Oyekunle popularly known as Baba Olorunwa, who later died from injuries sustained from the incident.

Adorable photo of Chrissy Teigen and her daughter Luna

As shared by the model mother...

Photos: Amber Rose steps out without make-up

Make-up free Amber Rose was spotted as she headed to a restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA.

'I stood with Ayo Fayose because we don't fear death or incarceration' - Femi Fani Kayode

Femi Fani-Kayode, has explained why he attended the recent declaration of Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, to contest the 2019 presidential election. 

In a statement issued on Saturday, Fani-Kayode stated that he and Fayose shared similar qualities saying that the governor “would make an excellent president and effect the necessary changes and the restructuring that our country desperately needs'.

'Dear Oritsefemi, please stop bleaching' - Fans advice singer

A few hours ago, Nigerian singer Oritsefemi shared a video of himself in his car and what most of his followers noticed was the colour of his skin and appearance. Many of them believe that the self acclaimed 'musical taliban' is bleaching and the comments started pouring in.

While some compared him to Bobrisky and Michael Jackson, others simply advised him to 'stop bleaching'.

Photos from the wedding of Isoko man and his two wives in Delta State

Mr. Daniel Etoroma a.k.a Akalaka yesterday September 30th married his two women traditionally in Orie-Irri, Isoko South in Delta state. Congrats to them. More photos below...

Breaking: 9-years after, OJ Simpson has been released from prison on parole

Former US football star and actor OJ Simpson has been released on parole after nine years in a Nevada jail. He had been serving time for armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and 10 other charges over a 2007 confrontation at a Las Vegas hotel.

Simpson was approved for early parole release in a board hearing in July. In 1995 he was infamously acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goodman.

Small Doctor looks stunning in new street inspired photoshoot

Nigerian singer, Temitope Adekunle popularly known as "Small Doctor" shares some stunning photos from a recent street inspired photo shoot by prolific photographer Emily Nkanga, styled by Angelic Touch.

According to him, 'my life revolves around the street which is my major source of inspiration besides God almighty, my sweet mom Iya Teacher and the ever loving fans. Doing a photo shoot and not reflecting the street may not give me and my fans that desired satisfaction, so I decided to do this in my hood Agege for the Love of the street and my people'. More photos below...

Here's the full text of President Muhammadu Buhari's address to the Nation to mark Nigeria's 57th Independence Day Anniversary

My dear Nigerians, October 1st remains a special date for all Nigerians as this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human desires freedom. Over the years the country has gone through trials and tribulations, but October 1st is always a day for celebrations.

It is a day for thanks giving, reflection and re-dedication.

Dencia blasts Yemi Alade over an interview she granted last year ''I don’t have to f**k managers to get to the top”

US based Cameroonian singer and beauty entrepreneur, Dencia has called out Yemi Alade on her Instagram page, one year after the Nigerian singer reportedly 'dissed' her in an interview she granted.

Yemi Alade granted an interview last year where she said Dencia needs to get a new job. One year later, Dencia is now calling her out for disrespecting her.

"I am attracted to intelligent men"- Ebonyi lawmaker, Maria Ude Nwachi

The popular member of the Ebonyi state house of Assembly, revealed on her Facebook page the most important thing she looks for in a man. She wrote:

"I'M ATTRACTED TO INTELLIGENCE. Don't get me wrong, a perfectly crafted body will certainly get my attention, but I'll get bored with it. I will always do. I need you to outsmart me. Make me feel like I could learn from you, grow with you. Do that and you can have me forever."

'Stop tweeting while people are dying' - Kim Kardashian slams Pres. Trump

Looks like Kim Kardashian has also had enough of the daily twitter rants of U.S President, Donald Trump.

Reno Omokri: What Nigeria can learn from P-Square about restructuring

Last week on this column, I had written about my experience in the beautiful island of The Seychelles and how Nigerian music, especially P-Square’s music, had conquered that island nation and enthralled her youths.

Little did I know when writing that piece titled, ‘How Nigeria Conquered The Seychelles’ that I would be devoting another column yet again to the Okoye brothers. But as they say, when it rains, it pours.

Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner planning 'nude pregnancy' photoshoot together

Pregnant sisters, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner who are allegedly pregnant with their first child respectively, would like to 'show the world their growing bellies' at the same time, according to Hollywoodlife.com.

A source revealed to the Website that, the reality star sisters want to do a shoot for a magazine 'belly to belly' and 'together' to capture their 'bumps in the most beautiful way possible.'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle display some PDA at the closing of Invictus ceremony

Prince Harry and his girlfriend, actress Meghan Markle looked very much in love as they watched the closing of the games in Toronto on Saturday night. Several times during the games, Prince Harry was seen kissing and intimately hugging his gf Meghan, as they sat in their private box to view the closing ceremony of his Invictus Games Saturday night.

Bobrisky shares before and after photo of himself

The self acclaimed Nigerian male Barbie shared this 'before and after' photo on his Instagram page.

Blac Chyna and daughter Dream Kardashian lovely in photoshoot for Elle Magazine

Reality star, Blac Chyna and her daughter Dream Kardashian at her Elle Magazine photoshoot. More below..

Ayo Fayose owes workers 8 months’ salaries - Ekiti NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress in Ekiti State has disagreed with Governor Ayodele Fayose that workers in are owed only four months’ salaries. The State Chairman of the NLC, Ade Adesanmi, said state workers were owed about eight months’ salaries.

Fayose had, while appearing on a television station interview programme in Lagos on Thursday, claimed that workers were owed just four months’ salaries.

Ghanaian man celebrates his birthday with interesting nude photo

To celebrate his birthday, this Ghana based man had a photoshoot done in which his penis was only covered up by blue balloons!

Muhammadu Buhari's first term is bad, Nigeria will be worse off If he gets a second term – Cardinal Okogie says

The Archbishop Emeritus of Lagos Archdiocese, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie in a recent interview with Telegraph said that President Buhari has so far performed below average, warning that Nigeria will be worse for it if he gets a second time in office.

He maintained that the first term report card would be a stumbling block for Buhari’s quest for re-election, adding that those calling the President out for another term do not mean well for Buhari and are simply enemies of Nigeria.

Basketmouth and his wife, Elsie, are expecting their third child!

Comedian, Basketmouth and his beautiful wife, Elsie, are expecting their third child. Elsie shared these photos of herself rocking her baby bump at his yearly comedy show, Lord of the Ribs, currently taking place in Lagos. They already have two children, a boy, and a girl. Congrats to them!

Roman Goddess bares major cleavage in new photos

Roman Goddess, the popular Instagram celebrity known for flaunting curvaceous body on social media, shared some smashing new photos with her cleavage on display. See more photos below..

Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner laid to rest in private ceremony with family & very few friends

Playboy founder, Hugh Henfer was laid to rest Saturday, with only a select few of his closest friends and family in attendance for the ceremony.

Hugh Hefner's 4 children, his wife 31 year old wife, Crystal Harris and very few Playboy staffers were at the funeral at L.A.'s Westwood Village Memorial Park Saturday at noon.