Friday, 6 April 2018

Teletubbies actor Simon Shelton killed by "high concentration of alcohol" and hypothermia, inquest rules

The cause of death of Simon Shelton, who played Tinky Winky in the popular children's cartoon Teletubbies, has been revealed.

According to an inquest, Shelton died of hypothermia. He was also found with a "high concentration of alcohol" in his body when he froze to death at the age of 52 following a night out in Liverpool in January.

More graphic photos from the bank robbery incident in Kwara State

At least 26 people, including police men and bank customers, were killed by a gang of armed robbers who invaded commercial banks in Offa town on Thursday evening. Read previous post here.

Among the police men killed by the armed robbers was a man identified as Pelemo, who was expected to retire in a few months and a pregnant police woman.

Alleged Looters List: PDP chairman, Uche Secondus files N1.5billion lawsuit against Lai Mohammed

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has filed a N1.5 billion lawsuit against the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, for defamation of character. The lawsuit is to challenge the inclusion of Secondus's name in the looters list released by the Minister.

In the first list released on March 30th, Secondus was alleged to have looted the nation’s treasury by receiving N200million from the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Namadi Sambo.

Gorgeous new photos of 41-year-old billionaire daughter, Rahama Indimi

Billionaire daughter and ex-wife of Muhammed Babangida, Rahama Indimi looks stunning in these newly released photos. See more photos below..

Photos: Singer, Victoria Kimani steps out in a sexy outfit

Kenyan singer, Victoria Kimani stepped out looking stunning in this sexy outfit. See more photos below..

With the help of a flashmob, fashion designer, Marc Jacobs, proposes to his boyfriend on his birthday

Two nights ago, fashion designer, Marc Jacobs shared a video of himself dropping down on one knee and asking boyfriend, Charly Defrancesco to be his husband.

Jacobs had a flashmob of dancers perform to Prince’s “Kiss” as the couple entered the restaurant in New York.  As the dancers finished up, 54-year old Jacobs caught Defrancesco off guard by popping the question.

Actress Funke Adesiyan says ''My tribal marks made me very insecured for a very long time''

Funke says her tribal marks stopped her from making many moves in life because she felt they made her look ugly. According to her, she could have been the first beauty queen with a tribal mark if she had not allowed it get in her way. Sharing this photo above on her Instagram, she wrote;

''Growing up as a child, I was a slim, tall, leggy beauty! I was the girl everyone wanted to be friends with. Most guys would lie to their friends I was their girlfriend.

Alaafin of Oyo's last wife, Olori Ola celebrates 41st day of her twins with beautiful photo

About a month ago, Alaafin of Oyo's last wife, Olori Ola welcomed a set of twins and now the happy mum has just shared a lovely photo in celebration of their 41st day anniversary.

She captioned it, 'Happy 41days to my lovely twins.. Your Existence in my life for the last 41days have brought so much joy to me.. I will not weep over you and your brother.. I love u my lovely Royal Twins'.

TBoss shares beautiful photos from her visit to her family members in Romania

TBoss went to pay her mum, siblings and other family members a visit in Romania during the Easter holiday. In a post she shared on her Instagram page, TBoss stated that she hadn't been to Romania to see them in the last two years.

Kim Kardashian releases more cute photos of herself, Kanye, and their 3 kids

Reality star, Kim Kardashian has released more beautiful photos of her family taken during the Easter holiday. She earlier released a family photo and revealed that was the only one they could all manage together before all the kids started crying and she joined in. There are other beautiful photos from that day and she's shared them on her website.  See more photos below...

Update: "It's the devil’s handwork" - Young lady who slashed her boyfriend's throat in Delta state, pleads for forgiveness

 A young woman identified as Nunu, who slashed her boyfriend's throat in Sapele, Delta State, has pleaded for forgiveness. See previous report here and more below..

Aww! This father and son photo is proof blood is thicker than water

This father and son photo has gone viral thanks to their striking physical similarities. No DNA test is needed here..

Photos: Singer Rihanna rocks tiny strapless mini-dress as she launches latest Fenty Beauty line in Milan

Rihanna turned heads as she attended the launch of her latest Fenty Beauty collection in Milan on Thursday. The 30-year-old pop star flashed her ample cleavage and legs in a black strapless leather mini-dress as she celebrated the release of her latest beauty range in the Italian city.

Rihanna was joined at the launch by her 3-year-old niece Majesty, paired her outfit with a large black belt and accessorized her look with gold bangles, rings, and chain-strap gold heels for the event which took place at The Armani Hotel. See more photos below..

Tuface Idibia's manager, Efe Omorogbe arraigned over alleged forgery

The manager of hip-hop musician, Innocent Tuface Idibia, Mr Efe Omorogbe, who is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Now Muzik Limited, yesterday appeared before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, in Lagos over alleged forgery. Omorogbe, 47, was arraigned alongside Joel Ajayi, 61, before Chief Magistrate O. O. Oshin.

Ajayi is listed on the Copyright Society of Nigeria Ltd (COSON) website as a Board of Directors member and “the Managing Director, Gospel Choral Records Ltd.

Suspected herdsmen kill 24 in renewed attacks in Benue state

At least 24 persons have been reportedly killed in renewed attacks by suspected herdsmen in various communities in Benue state.

Addressing newsmen in Abuja yesterday April 5th, members of the House of Representatives from Benue state, said the attacks occured from April 2nd to April 4th in seven communities.

Tonto Dikeh looks stunning in new photos

Tonto Dikeh is just stunning. The actress and mother of one took to Instagram to share beautiful new photos of herself to the delight of her fans across the globe. See more photos below..

Media personality, Cordelia Okpei slams men who insult women with their single status

Cordelia took to her Facebook page to sound a note of warning to men who are in the habit of trolling women using their single status during an argument. See what she wrote on her Facebook page this morning..

Nigerian soldier killed during clash with herdsmen in Zamfara state (Photo)

Twitter user @Ganamai took to his page to mourn his brother, a Nigerian soldier pictured above, who was killed during a clash with herdsmen in Zamfara state yesterday April 5th..

''I lost my brother today while fighting herdsmen in Zamfara state. He's indeed a valiant, noble and God fearing Soldier, died serving his nation and protecting innocent souls. May Allah have mercy on him and grant him a parmanent place in Jannatul Firdausi, amin'' he wrote

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Police post opened at Tejuosho shopping complex, Lagos state (Photo)

The Commissioner of Police Lagos State,  CP Imohimi Edgal officially commissioned the Tejuosho Police  Post on Thursday 5th of April 2018.

The ceremony which attracted several dignitaries from different works of life including Alhaja Amisu, the Iyaloja of Tejuoso Shopping Centre and Mr. Babatunde Ige, the Chief Finance Officer of the centre, held at the premises of the  Police station adjacent to the Shopping centre.

Student accused of killing his parents in his dorm room ruled incompetent to stand trial

The student of Central Michigan University, who killed his parents when they showed up at his dorm room to pick him up for spring break, will not go to trial, it has now been revealed.

On March 2, James E. Davis Jr. shot and killed his police officer father, James Eric Davis Sr., 48, and his flight attendant mother, Diva Davis, 47, after which he fled the scene.

Singer, Solange poses topless, covers her modesty with her new blonde braided hairdo

Solange Knowles shared this topless photo of herself covering her modesty with her long blonde braided hairdo for her Instagram followers on Thursday. The 31-year-old was pictured standing in a bedroom by Bronx-based photographer Renelle Medrana.

Former South Korean President, Park Geun-hye jailed for 24 years for abuse of Power

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye, has been found guilty of abuse of power and bribery and jailed for 24 years. The Seoul Central District Court pronounced both the guilty verdict and sentencing  today on live television. Park was absent in court, but her flag-waving supporters gathered outside.

Park, the daughter of assassinated dictator Park Chung-hee, faced a total of 18 charges. The court ruled that Park colluded with her old friend, Choi Soon-sil, to receive tens of billions of won from major conglomerates such as Samsung and Lotte to help Choi’s family and fund non-profit foundations owned by her. 

Actor Samuel L Jackson covers the latest issue of Vogue Magazine

Hollywood actor, Samuel L Jackson graces the cover of the second edition of Vogue Man Arabia, on stands distributed with Vogue Arabia celebrating the Year of Zayed.

Head of Service, Winifred Oyo-Ita says ''Media under-reporting President Buhari's achievements''

The Head of Service, Winifred Oyo-Ita, has accused the media of working against President Buhari and under-reporting his achievements. Oyo-Ita made this known when she spoke at a peer review visit of Federal Permanent Secretaries to the Ministry of Information and Culture yesterday April 5th.

The peer review, an initiative of the HOSF, is designed to acquaint permanent secretaries with the functions of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and to compare notes.

Photos: South Africa's Former president Jacob Zuma all smiles as he appears in court to face corruption charges this morning

Former South African president, Jacob Zuma appeared in a relaxed mood and smiled broadly during his appearance in court to face money-laundering and fraud charges linked to a multibillion-dollar arms deal.

The 75-year-old who is facing 16 charges stemming from the arms deal almost a decade ago made the court appearance at the High Court in Durban, a city on the south-east coast, this morning.

Rapper Diddy meets Naomi Campbell during his first ever visit to Dubai (Photos)

American rap mogul, Diddy and his girlfriend Cassie arrived in Dubai yesterday marking their first ever visit to the country.

The stylish couple were welcomed by top celebs from all around the world including Naomi Campbell, Joe Zaza of Pablo Nightclub and others. See photos from Diddly's epic performance at Gotha Club Dubai below..

Corruption: Brazil's fomer president, Lula Da Silva jailed for 12 years

Brazil’s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will begin his 12 year prison term from Friday, after a judge gave him 24 hours to surrender to police.

Lula, 72, was once one of the most popular politicians on the planet and he easily led polls in Brazil’s October presidential election.

Photos/Video: Peter Okoye hangs out with Diddy and Cassie in Dubai

Peter Okoye aka Mr P hung out with Diddy and Cassie at a Concert in Dubai last night. More below..

'We call on the Nigerian immigration Services to remain vigilant at this time' - Alizee’s management releases statement on her murder

According to reports, Alizee’s husband murdered her and her 4-year old daughter who was found laying on her chest. Petra Entertainment, the management of the singer has now released an official statement about the murder which reads thus;

Donald Trump denies knowing that his lawyer paid porn star Stormy Daniels to keep her from talking about their sexual affair

US President Donald Trump has finally addressed allegations that his attorney Michael Cohen paid porn star Stormy Daniels hush money days before the 2016 presidential election so she could keep quiet about her sexual affair with Trump.

So far, Trump has been silent on the subject, but on Thursday, he finally addressed it. He said he had no idea his lawyer paid $130,000 to Stephanie Clifford, more popularly known as Stormy Daniels.