Young student and beauty pageant contestant who died in an accident laid to rest (photos)

20-year-old Sandra Ali Bakare, a Public Administration student of University of Calabar and a contestant in the upcoming Queen of Elegant Nigeria 2016, died in an auto accident earlier this month. She shared a photo from the pageant on her Facebook page on August 3rd and died days later. Her friend posted photos from her funeral along with a tribute on Facebook..

Tiwa Savage slays for Elle SA (photo)

Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer Tiwa Savage is featured in the September issue of Elle South Africa in a stunning photo by Kelechi Amadi-Obi ...

Family in search of troubled single mum who walked out of her home with her last son leaving behind a 7-page suicidal notes

The lady pictured above is named Olubunmi Uko, a single mother of three boys who walked out of her Fola- Agoro, Lagos home last Friday at about 5am with her last son, Seun. According to her family members, on the day she went missing, she told her two older sons, Toni and Iyiola that she was going to see someone. When the older children woke up, they found the 7-page suicidal note she wrote to her children, mum and to whom it may concern.

Make money with Paddybet at Carnivale Lagos

PaddyBet & Carnival Lagos bring you an exciting opportunity to make money by challenging your friends to some of your favourite games. Carnival Lagos is an Urban Lifestyle, Shopping & Food Festival, perfect for chilling out with fiends and generally just having fun. We are building a whole game and fun park section, whereby people can join PaddyBet, challenge your friends to different games and stand a chance to make money.

Aww.. Check these pre-wedding photos of an Igbo woman and her white partner

Dian Chinyere Ibeh and her partner Antoni Paul Doherty will be having their traditional wedding on October in Lagos. The couple are already blessed with three beautiful children. More photos after the cut...

Bishop David Oyedepo and Wife, Faith Celebrate 34th Wedding Anniversary

Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder and presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel, and his wife Faith Abiola Oyedepo celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary today, August 21. The couple have been together for 40 years, married for 34 and are blessed with four children and grandchildren.

Niger Delta Avengers announces ceasefire in the region, shows support for negotiations with FG led by E.K Clark,

In a new press statement posted on their website, Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, announced a ceasefire on all interest of the Multinational oil Corporations in the Niger Delta Region and also signified their support for negotiations between the Federal government and elders of the region led by Former Minister of Information, Chief E.K Clarke. Read their new press statement after the cut...

Are you receiving your Foundation and A Level results this week? DMU is still recruiting for September 2016

Are you still interested in coming to study in the UK this September? There is still time to apply! Richard Wittsfrom De Montfort University will be visiting; Lagos, Ibadan and Abuja from 20th-24th August to meet with you! De Montfort University (DMU) are offering £3,000 discounts to Nigerian students enrolling in September!

Bayelsa state Chief Judge's son dies while swimming in a pool in Abuja

Wariebi Abiri, the son of the Chief Judge of the state, Kate Abiri (pictured above), died while swimming in a pool in Abuja on Friday August 19th. Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, in a statement released today by his chief press secretary Daniel Iworiso-Markson, confirmed the incident and expressed shock over the untimely death of Wariebi who is a law student at the Nigerian Law School Abuja.

Man's thumb is ripped off by angry alligator during demonstration (photos)

An animal handler at Pike National Forest in Colorado, US, had a bad day at the office as a demonstration went horribly wrong and he lost his thumb to a 6-foot alligator.

Two animal handlers were trying to teach a tourist how to handle the feisty animal when things took a turn for the worst, the man's agonised screams can be heard on camera. He was rushed to hospital where doctors managed to reattach the severed digit, according to reports.

Photos: Man baths his lover with acid after finding out she was a married woman and not a widow as she claimed

Oyo state police command have arrested 43 year old Yisua Adeleke(left) for bathing his lover, Mrs Morufa Ajoke Odesanya (right) with acid after he found out she was married and not a widow as she claimed previously.

According to Tribune, on November 25th, Yisua invited Morufa who is 36 years old with five children, to their love nest and then poured the corrosive substance on her. He went into hiding for months until he was arrested on August 7th this year. Narrating how it happened, Yisua said;

Access, Airtel, Innjoo Mobile, others endorse Yudala Zero Gravity

A number of corporate organizations including foremost financial institution Access Bank, telecommunications giants Airtel and fast-growing smart mobile devices brand, InnJoo Mobile have swelled the growing list of sponsors for a multi-city digital entertainment concert tagged Yudala Zero Gravity powered by Africa's pioneer composite e-commerce outfit in partnership with New Concept Media Group (NCMG).

Former Super Eagles footballer Pius Ikedia collapses during friendly match

Former Super Eagles player Pius Ikedia was admitted to hospital yesterday August 20 in Amsterdam, Holland after he collapsed on the field during a friendly match.

The 36 year old was playing with other former Ajax players during an exhibition match to mark the 50th anniversary of the club, when he suddenly fell. He was revived on the pitch and later taken to the hospital.

"It was a close shave with death for Pius. We only thank God that with proper care, we were not celebrating the death of another Nigeria football star on the pitch.” a top source told AfricanFootball

3 amazing weight-loss tricks that you'll want to try today!

When it comes to the subject of weight-loss, the number of books on it would take you a lifetime to read. From low fat diets to back-breaking workouts, there are so many confusing extremes. But the fact is, it is actually quite simple. 

1. Stop labelling food wrongly: You see a bar of chocolate; you call it bad food. Then a bowl of salad is called good food but because you really want the bar of chocolate, the salad becomes sad food. Stop! Food is food. The key is portion control and balance. 

Photos: One injured as 20 ft container truck loses control & falls in Lagos

A 20 ft container truck lost control and fell off the road at Asolo filling station inwards Ketu Mile 12 Ikorodu on Friday 19th August, 2016.

According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), investigations at the scene of the accident revealed that the container truck, fully loaded with timber, fell on the road as a result of brake failure. No life was lost but one male adult sustained injuries and was treated immediately.

The body on Lebron James' wife though (photos)

Basketball icon Lebron and his wife Savannah James pictured boarding a helicopter for a birds eye view of Manhattan on Wednesday August 17th after returning from a vacation in Italy. She has a good body mehn...

3 bad skin care habits you should be breaking right now!

Flawless, smooth, spotless, fresh…these are words that will probably never be used to describe your skin. And before you start blaming your ancestors for the type of skin you have, you need to look at yourself. Perhaps you are guilty of one or all of the three skin care habits mentioned here. 

1. Bursting your pimples: Awon pressers club of Nigeria, you know yourself. You see small pimple on your face and begin to press the thing like those bubble wraps that comes with our phones. This habit is the reason why your face has become spotty. Stop it today and you can “spot” the difference in a week.

90s throwback photo of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala & her family

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala pictured in the 90s with her husband, Dr. Ikemba Iweala, and their 4 children. Her son, Uzodinma, shared the photo above and wrote, "Wow. This is what happens when your parents do some house cleaning. The whole family from the early 90s."

Photos: Nigerian man executed in Indonesia for drug dealing laid to rest in Anambra State (photos)

35-year old Nigerian man, Izuchukwu F. Ezimoha (Michael Titus Igweh, according to local and International Press) who was executed for drug trafficking in Indonesia was laid to rest on Thursday, August 18 in the massive home he built in his village in Ezigbo, Ihiala LGA of Anambra state. See the photos after the cut...

'Now he has money she's interested'- Man U striker Anthony Martial's ex-wife hits out at his new lover

Samantha Helena Jacquelinet (right), ex-wife to Man U striker Anthony Martial has hit out at the footballer's 'disgusting' new lover Melanie Da Cruz (left) after they were spotted going out together recently, claiming that Melanie's only with the £65,000 per week footballer because he's made money. She also said she won't let Melanie come near the couple's child.

"I will invoke curses on those who call for Bishop Obinim's arrest" Mother of boy flogged by Ghanaian pastor

The mother of the young boy who was publicly flogged by Ghanaian pastor Bishop Daniel Obinim says she will invoke curses on those calling for the pastor’s arrest while the mother of the girl said the beating wasn't enough.

A Human Rights Lawyer Francis Xavier Sosu and two others have filed suits against Bishop Obinim after several calls from lawyers and human rights activists for his arrest.

John Kerry’s Visit: Beyond The Cover Story By Reuben Abati

Read his article below...

Essential elements of intelligence and the intelligence cycle in overseas relations include what is better described as “the cover story”. It is an old conundrum referring to the story that is put out to the public and sustained as a narrative to mask far more strategic interests in government-to- government relations.

Saint West will break hearts when he grows up

He's so cute and really looks like his dad...

Billionaire daughter Zahra Indimi welcomes a baby boy as she celebrates first wedding anniversary with husband

Zahra Indimi, the CEO of Tulip Bistro restaurant, and one of the daughters of Maiduguri oil magnate, Mohammed Indimi welcomed a baby boy with second husband Mohammed Diabates, two weeks ago. The stepsister Amouna Indimi is pictured with the newborn. Zahra shared a photo of flowers on Instagram and wrote: 

Photos/Video: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks at World Humanitarian Day event in New York

Acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered a keynote address at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York on Friday, August 19th as part of series of events marking the celebration of World Humanitarian Day. 

Rihanna puts her hot bod in display in a bathing suit (photos)

The singer was recently spotted enjoying some time with friends at a swimming pool in Zurich. She looked lovely in a yellow bathing suit. More photos after the cut...

Photos from Olakunbi Oyelese's surprise bridal shower & bachelorette party

Olakunbi Oyelese, Creative Director of female apparel brand - April by Kunbi, will be marrying her man Lanre Tomori soon. They've already done their Introduction in Kunbi's hometown in Oyo state and have legally tied the knot in Ikoyi Registry.

Her Bridal shower was themed (April by Kunbi × NYFW) and guests included; Bolanle Olukanni, Andrea Giaccaglia, Mocheddah, Sasha P, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbeji, Toke Makinwa and others. The bachelorette/after party was later done in a club. See more photos after the cut..

Merecedes unveils their new Maybach super car (photos)

Mercedes Benz has unveiled its new super-car, The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6, and it's a dream.
"It’s 18.5-feet long (six meters), can achieve 750 horsepower, hit 60 mph in under four seconds and it’s electric" said Gorden Wagener, head of design at Mercedes’ parent company Daimler AG, during the launch event in Carmel, California.

Photo: Teacher beaten to pulp in Adamawa after he was allegedly caught stealing food from neighbour

A Facebook user Aminu Iyawa claims that a teacher identified as one Julius from Gireil LGA of Adamawa State was brutally beaten after being caught allegedly stealing food from his neighbour. Julius, according to Iyawa, is one of the primary school teachers that has not been paid their salaries for five months.

Blogger and journalist Musa Babale Azare allegedly abducted by suspected agents of Bauchi Governor for 'cyber-stalking'

According to the Chairman of Nigerian Human Rights Commission, who broke the news, a popular blogger, social media commentator and journalist Musa Balabe Azare was allegedly arrested on the order of the Bauchi State Governor, Abubakar Mohammed on suspicion of cyber stalking.

In a series of tweets posted yesterday August 20th, the Chairman said Mr Azare was abducted from his home in Abuja for criticizing the Governor days after he led a campaign for the release of some party officials, Shuabu Raham and Harsanu, who were arrested on the order of the Governor.

"We held our hands and prayed" A UNICEF worker describes the July 28 attack on a humanitarian convoy in Borno

On July 28th, suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists attacked a humanitarian convoy as it returned to Mauguiri from delivering aid in Bama, Borno State, injuring a UNICEF employee, an International Organization for Migration contractor, 2 soldiers and 3 civilians. On the eve of World Humanitarian Day(August 19) UNICEF worker Gerida Birukila reflects on the attack. He wrote;

D'banj stylish in Agbada

The Kokomaster, Dbanj, attended a wedding looking very stylish in Agbada. He's joined by comedians, Ali Baba and Tee-A. Another photo after the cut..

Kim K puts her boobs on display in wet shirt while on vacation in Mexico

Kim Kardashian who is vacationing in Mexico put her boobs and curvaceous body on display as she hit the beach with her friends in Casa Aramara, Punta Mita, Mexico. More photos after the cut...

Boko Haram attacks village in Borno, kills 6 and abducts 13 others

Boko Haram members attacked a village in Damboa local government in Borno state Saturday, killing six persons and abducting 13 other people. A member of the youth vigilance group, Civilian JTF, said  the incident took place at about 5am Saturday morning.
He said:

Uber driver arrested for sexually assaulting 3 women

Police in Florida have arrested a man who worked as an Uber driver for sexually assaulting three women this year.
Xolani Mtsitsha of Boca Raton was arrested Thursday and faces sexual battery charges, according to a statement posted on Facebook by the Boynton Beach Police Department.

Photos from Omotola's son, Captain E's 18th Birthday Party

Captain E who is actress, Omotola Ekeinde's son, the youngest music producer and soundEngineer in Africa turned 18 on the 20th of August 2016 but celebrated with family and friends before he jetted out to the US on the 16th. The party was tagged 'Teens pop culture' ( fashion and music ) and his superstar mum, Omotola explained she wanted to encourage teenagers to get to know themselves, Remain as, and enjoy their teenage years without growing too fast.

Has Bruce Jenner defiled the temple of God? OAP Freeze asks as he discusses Transgender issues

From the desk of OAP Freeze. Please read below:

Transgerder is a fallacy from the pit of hell. By Bianca Johnson
When did humans start playing God? Until proven beyond reasonable doubt that the creator ofthe universe occasionally inserts female chromosomes and genes into
some twisted minded male body to create sensation, until biblically or
Quranically proven: don't sell your soul to the media and their half
baked story.

Who agrees?

Lol..

Neymar leads Brazil to defeat Germany as they win their first Olympic football gold

Neymar shed tears of joy after delivering Brazil's first men's soccer gold medal with the winning penalty in a 5-4 shootout triumph over Germany after a thrilling final ended in a draw following extra-time on Saturday.

Toke Makinwa stuns in new photo

She posed this lovely photo and captioned it: "Bridesmaid duties start tonight😘😘😘😘😘 "

Fans eager to get their hands on Kanye West's Pablo merchandise queue for hours in the rain

 Kanye West announced the opening of 21 pop up stores around the world to sell his Pablo range and chaos duly ensued. Fans descended on store locations and not even the heavy queues or inclement weather could break their resolve as they sought to spend their money on Pablo fashion items. To make matters worse, only ten people were allowed into stores at a time further making the long wait even more tiring, for the long suffering fans however, it was worth the wait.