Photos: Actor Adeniyi Johnson praises God after surviving Ghastly accident today

Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson revealed this evening that he survived a ghastly accident today. He shared photos of the damaged car via Instagram, asking people to join him in thanking God. See more photos and what he wrote below...

Check out the Independence celebration cake President Buhari cut with Soldiers in Maiduguri

It kinda small sha...

Nigerian lady explains why her mum walked her down the aisle on her wedding day

Instagram user, @vienstylez, had her wedding recently and her mum walked her down the aisle. In a post she shared on her IG page, she explained why this happened. Read below

"Oh! the grieve I got because I asked my mother who had me at the age of 15, to walk me down the aisle. I appreciate the idea of having a great dad walk the child down, but when my own father refuses to be present in my life should I killl myself ?. I found great joy in having a female marry myself and @ajpapa_1 and an even greater joy honouring @vienstylezmum for doing her best in creating a better future for me. Cheers to the #motherofthebride .".

Throwback video of the day Nigeria gained Independence

The video shared by @SeeMeSeeNigeria, shows the day Nigeria gained her Independence from Britain. Princess Alexandra who represented Queen Elizabeth at the ceremony handed over the documents of our independence to Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Watch the video below..

Former NANS president, Dauda Mohammed, dies five minutes before reaching India for treatment (photos)

A former president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Dauda Mohammed, has died. According to reports, Dauda was suffering from Liver Cirrhosis and was en-route India for treatment at the Artemis Group of Hospital in Delhi, when he died five minutes before landing the Delhi airport. He was 38 years old. He departed Nigeria for India yesterday September 30th after Niger State Government released N14 million to foot the medical bill after an appeal by NANS.

Mohammed was NANS’ President from 2011 to 2012 and he attended the University of Jos.

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

'My father fought against British colonial rule and moved the motion for Nigeria's independence in 1958' - Femi Fani Kayode

Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode in his Independence message to Nigerians said, 'My father, Chief Remi Fani-Kayode, fought against British colonial rule and successfully moved the motion for Nigeria's independence in 1958'.

He continued to say, 'I am fighting against the fascists, the hegemonists, the supremacists and internal colonial rule and I insist on a restructured Nigeria'.

Nigerian journalist, Tijani Ado Ahmad, slumps and dies in the US

Nigerian journalist, Tijjani Ado Ahmad, slumped and died today Oct 1st in the US. According to his friend and colleague in the Industry, Jafaar Jafaar, Tijajani was in the US on invitation by the US Embassy in Abuja to tour the states and meet with Nigerian students studying there. Sadly, he slumped and died earlier today. Read what Jafaar wrote on his Facebook wall below...

IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, reportedly backs down, seeks dialogue with Buhari

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has reportedly called for a dialogue with President Buhari in a bid to end the agitation for the creation of Biafra. According to PM news, Kanu through his lawyers, Ifeanyi Ejiofor and Amoebi Nzelu, has called for negotiation with the Federal Government to end the agitation for self-governance.

Graphic: Woman cuts off her ex-husband's girlfriend's ear in Bayelsa state, family of side chick retaliate by cutting off her own ear

Two women had their ears cut off last week during an attack. According to reports, one Glory, married to a man named Godspower Ben from Bayelsa state, got separated from her and started dating another lady called Bridget. Suspecting that they were planning on getting married, Glory stormed Bridget's home on Wednesday, September 27th and during their fight, she cut off Bridget's ear. Bridget's family members held her down and also cut off her ear. Both women were taken to the hospital and are currently receiving medical attention.

"It is indecent and unnecessary"- Ruggedman reacts to photo of a woman breastfeeding her baby shared online by her husband

Ruggedman, posted the photo of this lady breastfeeding her child above and said its indecent and unnecessary.  According to him, the fact that the lady's husband was the one who shared the photo online doesn't make it right. Read what he wrote below...

"So responsible here she is on social media with her boobs out(pls dont say she is breastfeeding). People have lost it and its a damn shame. Thanks to @temiberrilicious I hear it was her husband that posted it. Still doesn't change the fact it's indecent and unnecessary. So it's ok for your partner to post nudes or semi-nude pics of you now?  #respectthewoman #respectyourbody#bringbackmorals #bringbackdecency#keepPrivatesPrivate#wedontallhavetoseeYounaked".

76 miscreants and hoodlums including a notorious cult leader arrested in midnight raid in Lagos state (photos)

76 miscreants and hoodlums were arrested by the Lagos State Task Force Agency during an enforcement operations tagged 'Eradication of Criminal Hideouts' carried out at mid-night on Saturday, around Oshodi and Iyana-Ipaja. More below...

Former beauty queen Regina Askia-Williams is fierce in new selfies

Ex-beauty queen and former Nollywood actress turned nurse, Regina Askia-Williams, shared these stunning new selfies of herself on Instagram. She will turn 50 in December. Another photo below..

Photo: Aisha Buhari and her grand daughter welcome President Buhari back from Borno

Aisha Buhari and her granddaughter welcomed President Buhari back to Abuja following his trip to Borno State.

The President visited Maiduguri today, where he marked the 57th Independence anniversary with troops of Operation Lafiya Dole involved in the fight against Boko Haram in Borno State.

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.