Photos: Lesbian couple shares a kiss in public as they step out for prom in matching blue outfits

American lesbian couple, Alivia and Cheyenne shared photos of themselves sharing a kiss as they stepped out together for 2018 prom in matching blue dresses.

advert banner Lagosians lost N12.8bn properties to fire in the past year – Lagos State government

On Monday, Lagos State Government announced that properties worth N12.8bn were lost to fire tragedies, while properties worth N76.9bn were saved from destruction in 980 fire calls between May 2017 and April 2018. 

The government also said no fewer than 84 people were lost to the incidents. The Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Relations, Oluseye Oladejo, stated this at the ongoing 2018 Ministerial Press Briefing, adding that out of 1,282 emergency calls received during the period under review, 980 were fire calls. 

EFCC arrest Russian and 2 Nigerians for duping people with 'Swiss Golden Ponzi Scheme'

EFCC has recovered a total of N216,402,565.05 from Swiss Golden Investment, an online investment that purportedly deals in buying and selling of Gold Bars.

The recovery was sequel to a petition the Commission received from thousands of complainants who alleged that they invested in Swiss Golden Investment which was advertised as an online investment that deals with buying and selling of Gold Bars.

Video: ''Nobody gives me credit for conducting Nigeria’s freest and fairest election'' IBB says

Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd), says nobody in Nigeria has for once given him credit for conducting the freest and fairest election in Nigeria. The 1993 election was between late Moshood Abiola, a philanthropist and successful businessman and Bashir Tofa. 

MKO Abiola of the then Social Democratic Party (SDP) defeated Tofa of the defunct National Republican Convention (NCP).

Rapper Kendrick Lamar breaks record, wins Pulitzer Prize for music

American rapper, Kendrick Lamar has broken the records by winning the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his album, DAMN making him the first rapper and the first non-classical or jazz artist to receive the honour.

The Pulitzer board announced Lamar’s  selection on Monday, calling the 2017 LP “a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African American life.” 

Yahoo boy kidnaps his boss for denying him his share

A yahoo boy identified as Eze Douglas Uchenna, has been arrested for kidnapping his mentor, Alvin Onuoha, for sidelining him on a $30,000 deal, TheNation reports.

Eze, a native of Imo State, was paraded yesterday alongside his alleged accomplice, Vincent Uchenna by the Lagos State Police Commissioner Imohimi Edgal.

Seven inmates killed, 17 others injured in United States' deadliest prison gang war

The deadliest prison riot in the United States since 1993, sparked by a gang-related dispute has claimed seven lives in a South Carolina prison. 

State officials identified the slain inmates as Raymond Scott, 28, who was serving a 20-year sentence for crimes including assault and battery; Michael Milledge, 44, serving 25 years for drug trafficking; Damonte Rivera, 24, serving life for murder; Eddie Gaskins, 32, serving 10 years for domestic violence; Joshua Jenkins, 33, serving 15 years for manslaughter; Corey Scott, 38, serving 22 years for kidnapping; and Cornelius McClary, 33, serving 25 years for burglary.

''Meeting Theresa May is not a big deal, I have met her twice'' Reno Omokri says after seeing Buhari's photos with the British Prime Mininster

Reno Omokri shared this tweet after seeing pics from President Buhari's meeting with the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, yesterday April 16th.

Watch Atiku Abubakar and his wife dancing to small doctor's Penalty at his step son's wedding in Dubai (Video)

Over the weekend, the former Vice President and presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, threw a lavish wedding ceremony for his step son, Anthony Douglas and his wife, Whitney, in Dubai. Anthony is his fourth wife, Jennifer's, son from her first marriage. Watch Atiku and his wife Jennifer dancing to small doctor's Penalty at the wedding below..

BBNaija: Teddy A and Bam Bam cover House of Maliq magazine

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Nigerian man surprises his wife with brand new 2018 Lexus RX Sport 350 as birthday gift (Photos)

Washington D.C. based Nigerian man, Thomas Takoh Obong surprised his wife, Eze Purity with a brand new 2018 Lexus RX Sport 350 as birthday gift. Posting photos and videos on Facebook, he wrote;

"Happy Birthday to My beautiful Wife
Gosh,  Allow me to do shakara with my

Amber Rose flaunts her massive cleavage and curves in plunging bodysuit

Amber Rose is among the celebrities attending the ongoing Coachella festival in California. On Monday, the curvy model and mother of one took to Instagram to share this saucy photo of herself rocking a blue bodysuit that barely contained her endowed cleavage, which she surgically reduced.

The 34-year-old who also showcased her curves in the photo, wrote in the caption: 'Don’t you just love my new lamp?!'

"I am a success in all areas of my life" Actress Tonto Dikeh

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh shared this stunning photo of herself putting up a self-appreciating post alongside which reads thus;

I AM A CONTAINER WITH A CONTENT SENT TO THIS CONTINENT..
I AM A GLOBAL PRODUCT,I CAN NOT BE OVERLOOKED OR IGNORED•

Photos/videos: Shiite members, police officers clash in Abuja

Yesterday, there was tension in Maitama, Abuja following a clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria aka Shiites and the police. Photos and videos of the Shiite members attacking a police van has surfaced online.

The Shiite members are demanding the release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, his wife and other members of their group who have been in military detention since December 2015 following the bloody clash between the group and the military in Kaduna state.

President Trump’s re-election bid raises $28m

President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign raised $10 million in the first quarter of the year, leaving his re-election operation with $28 million in cash, his campaign disclosed Sunday. Trump spent $3.9 million in the first quarter.

Trump has opted unlike presidents before him to begin actively fundraising in the early part of his first term. He could use some of the money which he has already raised to help Republicans in the upcoming midterm election in November.

Graphic photos: Angry mob sets three suspected thieves ablaze in Cross River State for allegedly stealing motorcycles

Three suspected thieves were set ablaze by an angry mob in Cross River State on Saturday, April 14. It was gathered that the suspects were nabbed for stealing four motorcycles in Abuchiche, Bekwara Local Government Area of the state.

"Charred bodies of 3 thieves caught&set ablaze  4 stealing a motorcycle dis  evening in nyayan/abouchchie junction ,Bekwara LGA cross river state.It was a gory,pathetic & unfortunate scene. People make ona wise up ooo because na brain be jassman ooo.Gud nit,sweet dreams." an eyewitness reports.

Kris Jenner explains why Khloe Kardashian named her daughter ‘True’

Kardashian matriarch, Kris Jenner has explained the inspiration behind Khloe Kardashian’s daughter’s name, True. She said her dad and grandfather were named True. She wrote;

I’m so excited to welcome my precious little granddaughter True!!! FUN FACT… my Grandfather’s name on my Dad’s side was True Otis Houghton….my Dad’s name was Robert True Houghton…so i am so excited Khloe named her daughter True!!! #lovebug #familytradition #family @true

Photo: Nanny ‘burns child’s buttocks with stove fire’

A nanny, Fatimah Yakubu, who allegedly burnt an eight-year-old girl’s buttocks on a stove, was Monday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Yakubu, 37, of No. 15, Ologolo Street, Lekki Lagos, is facing a one-count charge of assault occasioning grievous harm before Mr B. I. Bakare.

Prosecuting Sergeant Friday Mameh told the court that the defendant committed the alleged offence last Tuesday, at about 11am, at her residence,The Nation reports.

Photos: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrate daughter's 2nd birthday in style, throws her a 'Sesame Street'-themed bash

Singer, John Legend and his pregnant wife, Chrissy Teigen celebrated their daughter Luna's 2nd birthday in style on Saturday. The couple who are expecting their second child, threw a Sesame Street-themed party for the toddler as she turned 2.

Chrissy shared series of photos and video on Instagram from the colourful event, including a picture of Luna's birthday cake, which featured Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Elmo. She also shared a giant Sesame Street balloon character decorations lining the pool, and a cute "Luna Street" sign. See more photos after the cut...

Four killed, 11 missing as gunmen ambush policemen in Benue state

Four police officers have been killed while 11 others have gone missing after some gunmen laid an ambush on a police patrol team in Anyibe to Ayilamo in Logo local government area of Benue state over the weekend.

A statement by the police command's spokesperson, Moses Yamu, says a vehicle belonging to the police officers was set on fire while some houses were also burnt in the wake of the attack.

"We must remember how far we’ve come, and not forget how far we can still yet go" Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson,  an English business magnate, investor and philanthropist who founded the Virgin Group, which controls more than 400 companies including Virgin Atlantic has shared his thoughts on an array of issues and how we can build the future we want.

According to him, 'In these troubled times, it is important to remember the past - because it’s the only way to create the future we want'.

Read his piece below...

Photos: NSCDC officer dies of Lassa fever in Yola, first recorded case in Adamawa State

Adamawa State has recorded its first case of death from the viral hemorrhagic fever, popularly known as Lassa fever. The victim was an official of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, identified as Gabriel Ambe from Numan, Adamawa State.

Ambe, who was reportedly serving in Gembu, Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State, died last Thursday at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola.

Abuja High Court remands staff of National Health Insurance Scheme in prison for violence against his own children

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory Number 28 sitting in Apo, Abuja, has remanded a 40 year old man, Alex Okafor in prison custody for an alleged act of violence and inflicting injuries on his three children. The three children (names withheld) are aged 8, 10 and 11 years.

His remand was sequel to his arraignment by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, (NAPTIP) and his inability to meet the bail conditions granted him by the Court.

Graphic photos: Man hacked to death by cultists following argument during a football match in Ogun state

A young man was hacked to death by machete-wielding cultists yesterday in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The violent incident took place on Sunday evening after an argument broke out during a football match at a Primary School in Oke-Agbo, Ijebu-Igbo. Some young men were playing football on the primary school field when a number of them got into an argument which soon turned violent.

''Some of the 'Best Christians' in Nigeria are serving in Buhari's government'' Osinbajo says

According to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, some of the finest crops of Christians in Nigeria currently serve in the Buhari-led administration. Osinbajo said this at the 50th thanksgiving service of Senator Binta Garba in Adamawa state yesterday April 15th.

 “The truth of the matter is that in the government of today, we have some of the most erudite Christians, some of the best Christians occupying positions in government.

Video: Romeo Miller reveals he dated Khloe Kardashian, says his dad Master P kicked her out of their home as he didn't approve of their relationship

Romeo Miller, the son of rap mogul, Master P, has revealed he briefly dated Khloe Kardashian during his senior year of high school in 2007'2008, but his dad didn't approve their relationship. The 28-year-old rapper and actor made this known during a recent interview on Fuse TV's Trivial Takedown.

He also disclosed in the interview that his dad kicked the reality star out of their house when she attended his graduation party.

#BBNaija: Cee C becomes the first housemate and so far, the only housemate to trend worldwide on Twitter

Big Brother Naija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as Cee-C, has been declared the first Big Brother Naija participant to make the worldwide Twitter trend.

According to a Tweet by AfricaInfoHQ, 'Cee C becomes the first housemate and so far, the only housemate to trend worldwide in the 3rd edition of the #BBNaija reality TV show. She was No.14 on the worldwide trends on 15/4/2018'.

Singer, NeYo reportedly cheated on his pregnant wife with a dancer

NeYo is the latest celebrity to be embroiled in a cheating scandal, as it has been claimed he was caught cheating on his pregnant wife, Crystal Smith.

The Fameolous Entertainment blog dropped the shocking gist in a Twitter post saying: 'Neyo cheated on his wife and she knows about it. It’s posted in the city??.'

Politicians are preoccupied with next election, but I'm bothered more about security and the economy - Buhari tells Theresa May

The three-pronged focus of the current administration resonated through the conversation, as President Muhammadu Buhari held a bilateral meeting with British Prime Minister, Theresa May today at 10, Downing Street, London.

"We campaigned on three major issues, to secure the country, revive the economy and fight corruption,” said the President. “We have elections next year, politicians are already preoccupied with the polls, but I am bothered more about security and the economy," he stressed.

Man grabs lady's naked boobs in a weird photoshoot

A man decided to grab a lady's boobs in a really weird photoshoot.