Madonna has been named Billboard's 2016 Woman of the Year

Queen of Pop Madonna Louise Ciccone has been named Billboard's 2016 Woman of the Year. According to Janice Min, the president and chief creative officer of The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group,

"Madonna is one of a miniscule number of super-artists whose influence and career transcend music. With her creative vision, relentless innovation, and dedication to philanthropic causes, she is an inspiration to hundreds of millions of people around the world, all while shattering every career record out there.

Why Most Nigerians will Remain Broke

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From an expulsion to greater heights! Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau gets invited to see a movie set in Hollywood

Top Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau was expelled from the Hausa film industry by the Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria after featuring in a romantic musical video.

The association after her expulsion also warned other actors and actresses to henceforth follow the rules binding their participation in the Kannywood film industry.

$2m house of owner of the brothel Lamar Odom was found unconscious in 2015, burns to the ground

The owner of the brothel 'Love Ranch South' in Las Vegas, where Lamar Odom suffered a near-fatal drink and drugs overdose after a four-day $75k stay back in 2015, says his home burned to the ground exactly one year later and it's the Kardashian's fault.

Pointek/Infinix Challenge

Hey guys! It's Pointek; Nigeria's First One-Stop-Shop for everything Mobile Phones and Home Appliances, is giving out mind blowing/amazing Give Away such as Refrigerators, Television sets, Fans and many more. Also Stand a Chance to win an Infinix Phone Every Friday.

"89% of women in Abuja are nothing but sex workers" - Charly Boy

Charly Boy made this claim via social media. In his words: "Pussyfication. About 89% of dem. Some dey carry invoice, receipt book, some Na pay as you go, some go send you bills or account details. I lie? ashawo full abuja, Biko."

Daughter of Nollywood actor Ejike Asiegbu is all grown up

Wife of the legendary Nollywood actor, Oge Asiegbu posted these photos of their daughter on Instagram. More photos after the cut...

Glo extends 4G LTE services to 8 additional locations in one week

Globacom has fired up its 4G LTE network in another eight locations within the country just within a week of commercial launch of the network. The new roll-out locations include Bonny, Escravos, Forcados, Abraka (Delta State University), Ekpoma (Ambrose Alli University), Okada (Igbinedion University), Agbor (College of Education), and Sapele (Western Delta University). 

MediaTakeOut issues a public apology to Kim Kardashian for saying the Paris robbery incident was fake

After MediaTakeOut accused Kim Kardashian of faking the Paris robbery in several articles, Kim Kardashian and her legal team filed a libel lawsuit against them.

Yesterday Friday Oct. 14th, MediaTakeOut.com posted an apology letter online to Kim saying the robbery did really happen. The site's founder, Fred Mwangaguhunga, acknowledged that their reporting went too far. See the apology after the cut...

Photos from the traditional wedding of Onyema Ugochukwu's son to Ahmadu Ali's daughter

The traditional wedding of Miriam Ali, daughter of former PDP chairman, Ahmadu Ali, to her man, Chux Onyema Ugochukwu, the son of Pioneer Chairman of NNDC, renowned Economist, Politician, and Philanthropist, Onyema Ugochukwu, held in Abuja yesterday October 14th. The white wedding holds today October 15th. Congrats to them. Another photo after the cut...

The Authority Newspapers Today October 15th, 2016

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Today's top stories:

One year on: Thriving in a hostile environment - https://goo.gl/oa3Ryj

Corruption: Royal father strips Nyako, son off traditional titles - https://goo.gl/uNFwuo

Beautiful photo of Tonto Dikeh with a fan

A fan who took a photo yesterday with actress Tonto Dikeh shared this beautiful photo of them together and captioned it "A quick one with Tonto Dikeh..... TGIF".

Check out this cute photo of Tyga and Blac Chyna's son

King Cairo looks cute in this photo.

When you marry your friend: VP Osinbajo and wife Dolapo holds hands in public

The official photographer to Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo posted the photo on Instagram and wrote:

"I always look forward to taking those moments when H.E Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Vice President FRN, and wife H.E Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo Meet at any occasion they have this unique way of exchanging greetings I don't know! Words cant explain it #when you marry your friend #joy #truelove #friends #presidency. Thought I should share"

Baby killed and mum injured after plunging 6 storeys when faulty lift wasn’t there when the doors opened

A six-week-old- baby girl has died after her mum pushed her pram into a lift when the doors opened and the lift wasn’t there The two fell down the left and as they both landed on the roof of the lift, the mother’s weight crushed her infant daughter to death.

Reuben Abati's 'spiritual side of the Villa', Buhari's 'Kitchen wife' and the curse and pain of Power- Femi Fani Kayode

This is an article written by Femi Fani Kayode. Please read on.

I read Reuben Abati's excellent write-up titled "The Spiritual Side Of Aso Villa" and I concur with his submissions. I worked in the Villa for three years as President Olusegun Obasanjo's spokesman on public affairs and a lot of very strange things happened there.

LOL..check out this hilarious tweet

Biko, how did such romantic gesture become native doctor instructions?

Check out Rob Kardashian moves as a dancer when he was younger

A video posted by Chyna Follows😍| Chy Mafia👑 (@chydashian) on Oct 12, 2016 at 6:26pm PDT

Lol. He's got some moves.

Equatorial Guinea consul and wife survive armed robbery attack in Nigeria

The Consul-General of Equatorial Guinea in Nigeria, Juan Mbomio, and his wife, Maria were lucky to have escaped being killed by a gang of armed robbers on Monday around the designated area of Rivers and Akwa Ibom states.

EFCC arrests military officers for diverting Soldiers’ N339m death benefits

Two military officers and four others have been arrested by EFCC operatives for allegedly opening fake accounts to divert N339million benefits of next-of-kin of deceased military officers and men within two months. The Nation reports that two other suspects involved in the crime are currently at large.

Former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu writes about "overnight billionaire politicians"

Former Governor of Abia State Orji Uzor Kalu took to his Facebook page Thursday, October 13th to write about people who had little or no visible means of income but suddenly became billionaires after going into politics.

TV host shades Michelle Obama for bashing Trump for his lewd comments about women

TV host and Trump supporter, Tomi Lahren has upset a lot of Internet users and the Beyhive for making the comparison above. She compared Michelle Obama's bashing of Donald Trump for his lewd comments and having Beyoncé as a role model for her kids. Some of the comments after the cut...

Together since 2006! Nigerian couple who dated for ten years weds

Sadiq and Fatima have been together since 2006 and finally wedded a week ago. Below are some of their pre-wedding photos. More photos after the cut...

One shot, another stabbed at Miranda Kerr's home

Two people were hospitalized Friday morning after a confrontation between an alleged intruder and a security guard at model, Miranda Kerr's home in Malibu, California.
According to TMZ, an intruder hopped the fence into Miranda Kerr's compound but was confronted by the security guard.

Photos: Body of man found dumped by the roadside in Calabar

Residents woke up to a rude shock to find corpse of a man dumped at the Calabar gate, 8 Miles, Calabar, Cross River State this morning, October 14th.
A source who spoke to CaliTown, said the victim believed to be in his thirties appears to have been killed somewhere and dumped there.

Photo: Cameroon police foils plot by notorious trafficker to send 4 Nigerian girls to Russia to work as prostitutes

A notorious Cameroonian trafficker of sex workers, Eyambe Miliki Sona has been arrested by the police over plot to send four young Nigerian girsl to Russia to work as prostitutes.
The young girls between 19 to 24 years old came all the way from Nigeria after being promised travel visas to Moscow –Russia.

Adorable photo of Chrissy Teigen and her daughter Luna

So adorable!

Photos: Nigeria Customs seize 37 vehicles loaded with imported rice, arrests 3 suspects

Thirty seven (37) vehicles loaded with illegally imported rice have been seized by operatives of the Nigeria Customs while on patrol in Ogun State along Ipokia, Idiroko/Oowode and Alari/Ifiyintedo axis.
Speaking with newsmen in Lagos, Deputy Comptroller in Charge of Enforcement at the Command, Mohammed Gagiyo said the vehicles were intercepted and seized while three suspects have been arrested in connection with the seizure.

Is Nick Young married to his new girlfriend Paloma Ford

NBA player, Nick Young, who was dumped by his former fiancé rapper, Iggy Azalea, when she found out that he had made his baby mama Keonna Green, pregnant again while they were engaged, maybe getting hitched with his new girlfriend of less than a month Paloma Ford.

Photos: Police apprehend thieves terrorizing the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State

According to a man named Ibe Ogbonna, suspected thieves who stay at Obollo road and terrorize/torment people in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and its environs in Enugu State, have finally been apprehended by the police. More photos after the cut...

Kourtney Kardashian and Blac Chyna spend time together at a Pumpkin patch

Kourtney Kardashian and her soon-to-be sister-in-law, pregnant Blac Chyna were pictured together at a Pumpkin patch in California. More photos after the cut...

Lol. Reno Omokri's epic shade to a Twitter user who tried to shade him

 After Reno Omokri shared the kissing photo with his wife, a twitter user wrote: "this is not a kiss from the heart.You  are just force it on her. Check out Reno's response after the cut...

Demons are speaking through him- FFK reacts to Pres. Buhari's comment on Aisha

The former Aviation Minister took to his Facebook to react to comments made earlier today by President Buhari about his wife, Aisha, belonging to his kitchen, living room and the other room.

Dear Mr President, these pictures of Aisha Buhari were not taken in 'the other room' - Journalist Jaafar Jaafar

Following President Buhari's comment about his wife belonging in the kitchen and bedroom, Nigerian journalist and social media critic posted various photos of Aisha Buhari on the campaign trail before the 2015 election. He titled the post thus: "Dear Mr. President, This is to draw your attention that these pictures were not taken in "the other room"

Reno Omokri shares photo of himself kissing his wife, says "She belongs by my side"

Well...

Kim K spotted for the first time in LA following Paris robbery (photos)

Kim K stepped out for the first time in LA following her terrifying robbery in Paris.  She was spotted wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood and tennis shoes, as she visited a restaurant in Beverly Hills yesterday Thursday October 13th.

 "She was with security," an insider told E! News "She made a brief, 30-minute trip to a restaurant in Beverly Hills. She was with a female friend and looked very downcast and somber, not wanting to be seen."

Stephanie Coker speaks out against Buhari's comments about Aisha Buhari 'belonging to his kitchen'

Following President Buhari’s controversial statements about his wife, Aisha Buhari, TV personality/entrepreneur Stephanie Coker is expressing her views on the matter. She took to Instagram to post the message above...

Photos: Pres. Buhari meets with German President, Joachim Gauck

After his meeting with German Chancellor, Angela Merkel earlier in the day, President Buhari later met with the President of Germany, Joachim Gauck, in Berlin.  More photos after the cut...

Photos: E-Money surprises his wife with a 2016 Customised Range Rover Super Sport

5 Star Music CEO, E Money surprised his wife Juliet Okonkwo with an early 'Christmas' gift today. He bought her a 2016 customized Range Rover Sport SUV in London and she gushed over it via her Instagram page. According to her:

"Guys, make sure you take care of your woman" - Timaya advices fellow men

The stylish singer shared this via social media today. He shared the photo above on IG and wrote: "Guyss Make Sure U Take Care Of Your Woman... Please don't be a Scrub!!" According to Urban dictionary, a scrub is a guy that's always talking about what he wants but just sits on his broke ass.

If a wife does to me, what Aisha Buhari did she will return to her parent’s house – Senator Owie

Reacting to Aisha Buhari's controversial BBC interview, former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Rowland Owie today said if his wife went public to criticize him the way Aisha Buhari did to her husband, in her BBC Hausa interview, he would send her packing from his house. In an interview with Vanguard, Owie said although what Aisha Buhari said was right, it could have been said in the bedroom when she had some private time with her husband.

'My beloved wife Evelyn belongs by my side, not behind' - Senator Ben Murray-Bruce

As he shared in reaction to President Buhari's comments about his wife Aisha in Berlin, Germany today.

Nigerian twitter reacts to Shehu Garba saying Pres. Buhari's comment on Aisha was a joke

Nigerians on twitter are reacting to presidential spokesperson, Shehu Garba, saying that President Buhari's comment that Aisha Buhari belongs to his kitchen, is a joke. Most Nigerians are not buying his explanation. See more of their tweets after the cut...

'Pres. Buhari was only joking. He respects the place of women in our society & believes in their abilities' - Garba Shehu

Official Spokesperson to President Buhari, Garba Shehu has defended the President's choice of words in describing his wife while in Berlin, Germany today. In the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Buhari while reacting to his wife Aisha's interview with BBC Hausa, where she claims that his government has been hijacked by those who didn't campaign for him, laughed off her allegations, saying, "I don't know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room."

Shehu however says it's all banter and a leader is free to have a sense of humour. See more of his defense as you continue.