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Sunday, 19 June 2016

Photo: Media Mogul, Mo Abudu celebrates the father of her kids

Mo Abudu shared this photo of her two kids - Temidayo & Adekoyejo with their Father and wrote, 'Dear Toks, Happy Father's Day. Thank you for being such an awesome dad to our kids. May God continue to bless you and increase you.'

Photos: Chaos at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo as police officer allegedly kill two students

Riot broke out at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo (RUGIPO) in Ondo state this morning after a police officer allegedly shot dead two students of the institution. According to Facebook user, Ibironke Tolulope Ilosiwaju, the students of the school staged a peaceful protest to the police station
"On getting to police station the police turned the student to animal they started shooting at us as if we are not human even MR RECTOT was almost got shot in the process and four students who were shot by the police have been hospitalized."he wrote

Photos: Halle Berry steps out with her adorable daughter, Nahla

Halle Berry stepped out with 8-year-old daughter Nahlar on Saturday. Both wearing flip flops, the mother-daughter duo walked hand-in-hand while shopping together at The Grove in West Hollywood, California.

Photos from a dinner hosted in honor of the Ooni of Ife in the US

A dinner was hosted in honor of visiting Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his wife Olori Wuraola, by some Nigerians in Maryland, USA yesterday June 18th. More photos after the cut..

Military court in Somalia sentences 43 young Alshabaab militants to death

Somalia's semi-autonomous region of Puntland military court has sentenced 43 Alshabab members to death. The members of the Islamist jihadist group were captured in fighting between Puntland security forces and Alshabab in March of this year.

Puntland state attorney general Abdullahi Hirsi Elmi said that the members  have been charged under the anti terrorism laws of Puntland state.

Atiku Abubakar shares photo with his newest grandson

The former Vice President shared the photo on his Facebook wall in celebration of Fathers day which is today June 19th. He wrote "A special Father's Day present - meeting my newest grandson for the first time".

Photos: Man allegedly slaps his wife to death in Owerri

36 year old Onyekachi Anele pictured above, has been arrested by the Imo state police command for allegedly slapping his wife, 32 year old Chikodi, to her death at their home in Obibiezena in Owerri North Lo­cal Government Area on June 1st.

According to The Sun, the late woman who had three children, two with Anele and one before they met, on the day of the incident, accosted Anele as he returned from a vigil at his church and asked why he hadn't given his stepson N100 to school.

President Buhari on his way back to Nigeria from the UK

President Buhari is on his way back to Nigeria after his visit to the UK to rest and also see an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor. President Buhari's Personal assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, announced this on twitter this afternoon.

President Buhari was expected back on Thursday June 16th but Vice President Yemi Osinbajo later announced that he would be coming in today June 19th. According to Osinbajo, President Buhari needed to take the weekend off and then resume work tomorrow June 20th.

Read what Piers Morgan has to say about Taylor Swift's new romance.. blasts Kim K again

The man with an opinion on everything has weighed in on the Taylor Swift furore. He used the write to blast Kim Kardashian again. Read his piece below.
"What is it about Taylor Swift that inspires such extraordinarily bitchy and unsavoury reaction? Judging by social media over the past 24 hours, you’d be forgiven for thinking she’s a conniving, selfish, ruthless psycho marauding around breaking hearts as fast as she rakes in cash. She’s been branded a slut, a whore, a b*tch, and a publicity-mad, man-hunting hound after being caught kissing British actor Tom Hiddleston.

Anne Welsh and her vision for Sickle Cell - Stopping the stigma of Sickle cell

World Sickle Cell Day 19th June 2016 - #‎teamsicklecell. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill. 
 I have always been passionate about sickle cell and its issues, especially in Africa. This sensitivity towards the issue goes back to since I can remember knowing I had the disease. It was a very special day for me, when the United Nations recognised sickle cell as a public health priority on the 19thof June 2008. I firmly believe that all sickle cell sufferers around the world need love and motivation.

America & The Man-No-Be-Wood Nigerian Lawmakers - By Reuben Abati

Read his piece below...
There has been no shortage of controversy and hair-raising incidents from the 8th National Assembly of Nigeria, but nothing breaks the heart more than the name-them-shame-them letter that has been sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives by the US Ambassador in which he accused three Nigerian lawmakers of sexual misconduct during an April 7-13, 2016 participation in the International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP).

Mariah Carey puts her boobs on Display in racy new photos

The US singer shared these racy photos of herself while prepping to go out in Las Vegas. More after the cut...

Photo: Corps members giggle at the sight of an elderly camp official wearing NYSC kit

Corps members at Wamako Orientation camp in Sokoto, are pictured laughing at the sight of an elderly camp official wearing the white NYSC alternative kits.

Meet Ekene Mekwunye who lost his dad to alleged negligence by LASUTH

Hear it from the horse's mouth....

Court rules South Africa's 'virgin bursaries' scheme is illegal

The Commission for Gender Equality has ruled that a controversial scheme offering university scholarships to young South African women who remain virgins is unconstitutional. A national debate over the so-called "maiden's bursaries" promptly ensued in January after it was set up by a mayor.

Mr Patrick set to release his latest 28 Comedy

Mr patrick Onyeke popularly known as Mr Patrick is a seasoned Nigerian comedian ,,who has distinguished himself with his unique comedy skits,that leaves you laughing till your Ribs hurts with excitement. This most anticipated comedy skits will be released on the streets next week.

Egyptian court sentences former President Morsi to life in prison and 2 Aljazeera journalists, female reporter, to death

An Egyptian court on Saturday, June 19,  sentenced former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi to life in prison for leading the Muslim Brotherhood and 15 years for stealing secret Egyptian state security documents.

The court acquitted Morsi of charges of having supplied Qatar with classified documents but sentenced him to life for leading an unlawful organisation, his lawyer Abdel Moneim Abdel Maksoud told AFP.

Adorable photo of Mikel Obi & his twin daughters

In celebration of Father's Day, Mikel's Russian Babymama shared this cute photo of him & their twin girls and wrote, 'Happy Father's to the most caring, loving and fun daddy in the World. from Day Ava and Mia. #FathersDay

Actress Meagan Good & her husband DeVon Franklin hot in beach photo

Actress Meagan Good and her pastor husband Devon Franklin looking all shades of hot at the beach.

"He threw gasoline on us and set us on fire" Some of the Nigerians repatriated from Libya open up about their perilous journeys

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Libya, assisted 162 stranded Nigerians migrants, including 28 women and 3 children, to return home to Nigeria from Libya. They arrived Murtala International Airport, Lagos, on Thursday June 16.

Of the group, 146 had spent months in immigration detention centres, namely Abu Saleem, Qarapoly and al Zawia detentions centres.

"God is Love. We are not ashamed of our love" says gay pastor and his partner

Peter Sean Scie, pastor and founder of Christ Temple Ministries. Washington, D.C. shared a photo of himself and partner Bryan, on Facebook, declaring their love for one another.
"God is Love. God shines through Love. We are not ashamed of our Love. If you have what we have, you know how we feel. ~pastor p. & sir bryan.

Branded witches, Calabar pastor, church and family members tied two children to a tree and beat them with machete

Two children were rescued this morning from being killed by some members of Divine Zion of God Church Ikot Abasi Effiom district of Akpabuyo LGA and their family members after they were branded witches.

According to CrossRiverWatch, led by one prophet David Effiom Zion and some members of their family, the children, aged, 7 and 10, were accused by their cousin of being witches and allegedly snatching her baby in a dream. They tied the children to a tree and assaulted them with machete.

Oh wow! Check out Sen. Ahmed Yerima's new clean shave & suited look

Former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Sani Ahmed Yerima is not only rocking a new clean shaven look but has also ditched his traditional babariga for suits...well...sometimes.

The Senator representing Zamfara West was the first Nigerian Governor to introduce Sharia law in his state which came into effect on January 27, 2000...

Chelsea Clinton & husband Marc Mezvinsky welcome a son, Aidan

Chelsea Clinton and her husband Marc Mezvinsky welcomed their second child – son Aidan Clinton Mezvinsky on Saturday, June 18. The 36-year-old former first daughter announced the news via Twitter.

Nursing mother injured, her baby crushed to death by commercial bus in Benue over N150 change

A nursing mother was seriously injured and her baby crushed to death on Wednesday, June 15, after they were struck by a commercial bus along Makurdi-Gboko expressway, Benue over N150 change.

According to the child's father, Senator Anuum, his wife had boarded the vehicle with their baby strapped to her back, from the second gate of the Benue State University (BSU) to Coca-Cola junction. When she got to her destination, she gave the bus conductor a N200 note. She was supposed to be given a balance of N150 but the conductor refused.

Today is the internet favourite Ghanaian bride-to-be's traditional wedding and beau's birthday

The internet favourite Ghanaian bride-to-be, Mzznaki and Kojo Amoah's traditional wedding will be held today. It's also Kodjo's birthday. The sweet-faced nurse took to Instagram to celebrate "the last of the world's best husbands" as he turns a year older.
"Hey love..I just can't imagine what I will do if I didn't have u to hold my hands and look into my eyes to tell me as yours forever.

Kendall Jenner claps back as ex-supermodel Stephanie Seymour who says she, Gigi & others shouldn't be called supermodels

47 year old former super model Stephanie Seymour (left) dragged Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and other new models in an interview with Vanity Fair, saying the new crop of models don't deserve to be called 'supermodels'. She said 'b*tches of the moment' is a better term to use in describing them, but said she supports them and think they are beautiful girls.

Kendall Jenner, who is usually meek, took to her app to respond to Stephanie's comments. What she wrote after the cut...

Photos: Fatal crash in Umuahia leaves several dead, including a pregnant woman

Fatal accident involving a truck (Mercedes 911 Tipper) and a Honda Pilot occurred yesterday a few kilometres after Ubakala junction, Umuahia, Abia State. According to Abia Facts Newspaper, none of the occupants in the Honda Pilot, including a pregnant woman, survived the accident...

Graphic photos from the scene after the cut...*viewer discretion advised*

Photos: Blac Chyna & her baby bump step out as she films her reality show at a Tattoo shop

Blac Chyna put on an eye-popping display in her skintight tie-dye dress which showcased her baby bump and curvaceous derriere. She stepped out filming her reality TV Show with E! at Spilled Ink Tattoo Shop in Encino, California. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Electric Poles about to fall down in Isolo, Lagos

The poles are located on Ebiere Street, Isolo, Lagos. PHCN should kindly look into it before it turns to a disaster. Photo credit @bigdammy

Khloe Kardashian writes on losing what you should have fought for


Read the rest after the cut...

Photos from Mercy Aigbe-Gentry's Son, Olajuwon's birthday party

Popular Nollywood actress & fashion entrepreneur, Mercy Aigbe Gentry's son, Olajuwon Michael turned six years old yesterday. To celebrate, Mercy threw a fun party for him at an Amusement Park in Lagos. See more photos after the cut...

Monalisa Chinda and Okey Bakassi to anchor Basic Principles of Business Strategists Seminar

Actress and entrepreneur Monalisa Chinda and comedian Okey Bakassi has been billed to anchor the Basic Principles of Business Strategist Seminar. The seminar being the third edition of the Uche Ahubelem Center for Human Development promises to be mind blowing. 

Cossy Orjiakor lovely in new photos

Cossy Orjiakor shared photos with singer Olu Maintain and other friends as they chilled in a club. More photos after the cut...

Big Sean and Jhene Aiko profess their love for each other in new video

Singer Big Sean and his married friend, singer Jhene Aiko told each other they loved each other in a new video they shared online. Watch the video after the cut...

Lovely photo of four generation of women

Great grand mum, grand mum, mum and great grand daughter. Lovely!

Chris Brown's daughter Royalty looks and sounds so adorable

Chris Brown's daughter, Royalty looked and sounded so adorable when she stood in her swimsuit looking at a bug on the table in front of her. She sounded so cute when she told the bug to.."Get out right now!" Watch the video after the cut...

Photo of a nurse working in the dark at LUTH

Twitter account, Nigerian Doctors, shared this photo of a nurse working in the dark at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Idiaraba.

Colorado mum rescues her 5 year old son from the jaws of a Lion

On Friday evening, a Colorado woman who had left her 5 year old son and his older brother playing outside their home near the resort town of Aspen, ran out to her front yard when she heard her 5 year old son screaming and what she saw was terrifying. She saw a mountain lion hunched over her son and biting him.
The woman ran towards the lion, yanked away one of its paws and saw her son's whole head in its mouth.

Photos: Man appeals to Kaduna State Governor to help a 6-year-old boy suffering from cancer

George Onmonya Daniel shared these photos of a boy who suffers from cancer, appealing to the Kaduna State Governor for assistance. According to him, the woman met the Emir of Kano Mohammed Sanusi but he declined to help because of their state of origin (they are from Kaduna State) and instead referred them to Kaduna State Governor, Malam El-Rufai.

Alexander Skarsgård sexy in a wet t-shirt on the cover of Vanity Fair

Swedish born actor, Alexander Skarsgård who played the vampire Eric Northman in the hit HBO series True Blood , stars in what is set to be one of the biggest film releases of the year, The Legend of Tarzan. Skarsgård who will play Tarzan in the movie, looked sexy in a wet Tshirt on the cover of Vanity Fair.

Photos: Ooni of Ife and his wife attend golf tournament in the US

The visiting Ooni of Ife and his wife, Olori Wuraola, attended a golf tournament at the Marlton Golf Club, Upper Marlboro in the US today. More photos after the cut....

North West & Penelope Disick have a joint Mermaid themed party

Kourtney Kardashian and her younger sister Kim Kardashian threw a joint birthday party on Saturday for their children, North West who turned 3 on June 15th and Penelope Disick who will be 4 on July 8. The party was a mermaid-themed birthday party with each of the cousins having a cake each. Their Aunt, Khloe was asked by the cousins to attend the party wearing lavender hair to and she did. More lovely photos after the cut...

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