Family of Nigerian who died in Algerian plane crash struggle to retrieve body

The family of the only Nigerian who died in the ill fated Air Algeria AH5017 plane crash that killed 110 passengers and crew on July 24th in Mali say they are struggling to retrieve his body from the Malian government.

The family is now asking the Federal Government to help them retrieve his body so they could give him a proper burial.

Late Emmanuel Osita, a professional footballer with a club in Burkina Faso, was on his way to Dubai to sign a new football contract when he met his untimely death. Continue

Woman has 4 babies in 9 months after triplets were conceived just weeks after the birth of her first child

29 year old British woman Sarah Ward gave birth to four children in a space of nine months after falling pregnant with triplets just weeks after she gave birth to her first child.

Her son Freddie was only nine months old when she and her partner Benn Smith, were shocked to discover they had triplets on the way. They later welcomed two boys - Stanley and Reggie and a girl, Daisy. Describing life since being the mother of four little children Sarah Ward said 'At times it feels more like running a nursery than a home but we feel blessed'. Continue...

MTN Project Fame's contestants recast Wizkid &Davido to audience delights

The MTN Project Fame stepped up to a whole new level of reckoning on Sunday when the thirteen contestants in the academy recast the two most popular Afro Hip-Hop princes, Wizkid and Davido. With performances that the judges tagged ‘intense and stellar’, 13 hit songs from the gifted artistes rang through the studio and propelled the audience into unusual dancing mood. (pictured above is Clement performing Davido’s ‘One of a Kind’). Continue...

Newly married nurse confirmed to have Ebola in Lagos

A newly married nurse who had direct contact with late Patrick Sawyerr, the Liberian with the first case of Ebola virus in Nigeria, has tested positive to the deadly disease. 

According to the Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu, the husband of the nurse is among the 177 people placed under surveillance.

He said that ten cases of the disease have so far been confirmed in Nigeria, two of them dead while eight are alive and undergoing treatment. 

A nurse who had direct contact with Patrick Sawyer died last Wednesday August 6th.

Official Pictures: Dj Cuppy launches House Of Cuppy in Lagos

Here are official pictures from Dj Cuppy's House Of Cuppy launch which took place on the 8th of August at Kudeta Lounge. The event was filled with celebs from not only the music industry as everyone came out to support the disk jockey. All artistes featured on The House Of Cuppy compilation came out to show love to and support Cuppy. Her billionaire father Femi Otedola was also there. See more photos after the cut...

Adaeze Yobo's message to individuals with self-esteem issues

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Boko Haram seizes four towns in Borno and Yobe states

Last week, Boko Haram men took over four towns in Borno and Yobe states after a gun battle with  military men guarding the areas.The four towns they seized are; Gwoza in Borno state and Buni Yadi, Buni Gari and Goniri, all in Gujba local government area of Yobe State.

Not only did they overwhelm the Nigerian soldiers deployed to guard the towns, they also killed at least 100 residents, including the brother of Emir of Gwosa and the chief Imam of Gwoza's major Mosque. Continue...

Remy Martin Dance-Off is back! Win N2million & a trip to Abu Dhabi

After a brief hiatus during the Ramadan period, the “Rémy Martin Danceoff” a part of At The Club with Rémy Martin is back!

The 2014 edition kicked off in April and has crowned 3 monthly winners with N100,000 each who now go on to compete in December for the grand finale where the winner takes home N2 million and a trip to Abu Dhabi to see an international dance festival. The 2013 edition saw Precious Amaka Eleogu come out tops winning a brand new 2013 Kia Rio. Continue...

Kanye West wears a shirt of Kanye West wearing a shirt of Kanye West

Classic Kanye! His ego has no limit...:-). Nice concept tho...

Corpse of man who allegedly killed his wife after she gave birth to twins, found

On Friday August 8th, a man identified as Kola allegedly strangled his wife to death just a day after she gave birth to their twins and disappeared with the children (read here). His corpse has been found.

According to a statement signed by the Ekiti State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Victor Babayemi, Kola's body was dumped in a canal at Oke Ila area in Ado Ekiti, after being killed by unknown persons. The statement also said the twins are yet to be found.

"Kola was found murdered and dumped in a canal at Oke Ila in Ado-Ekiti but the twins are yet to be found. Investigation is in top gear to find the twins as well as the killers of the couple." Babayemi said

The police suspect Kola may have been killed by those he sold the twins to so they can avoid being traced by the police...but maybe they killed the mother, father and took the twins away? The state police has promised to do everything within their power to bring those behind the hideous crime to justice.

Photos: Omotola, her husband and their four children head to SA for family vacation

The Ekeindes pictured at the airport as they head to South Africa for their family vacation. He kids are so grown. She must be proud. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Ruth Kadiri Presents ‘Matters Arising’

Nollywood actress and storywriter, Ruth Kadiri has just completed work on her new movie ‘Matters Arising’. The movie is a romantic comedy stars Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel.

‘Matters Arising’ which has a village setting was shot in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. It is the story of a married thrift collector, who does not live up to his responsibilities, he is always finding fault in his wife. According to Ruth, it is a movie that seeks to bring happiness to movie lovers and at the same time teach people that it is more honourable to own up to their responsibilities. Continue...

Dear LIB readers: Did my ex-GF marry another man while pregnant for me?

From a male LIB reader

My girlfriend and I broke up just four months ago in April and I found out she got married this past weekend.

At the time we were dating, she kept asking me to marry her. In fact that was the reason she broke up with me when I told her I wasn't ready to settle down. We are both 28.

I was surprised at how fast she had found someone else when I heard she was getting married in Asaba on Saturday only for me to see the wedding photos and see she's heavily pregnant. She's at least seven months pregnant. This lady and I were lovers up until she ended our relationship in April. And I remember she was very anxious to tie the knot back then but she never mentioned she was pregnant. Could the child she's carrying be mine? I don't know why I have this feeling it could be. Should I ask her? And if the child is not mine, it means she was pregnant for this man back in April when she was begging me to marry her? But I believe more that she's about to give my baby to another man. What should I do?

Photos: Sarah Ofili puts hot bikini body on display...

When you have a body like that, you definitely want the world to see it. See another pic after the cut..

Red carpet photos from 2014 Teen Choice Awards + list of winners

The Teen Choice Awards held in Los Angeles, California, yesterday Sunday August 10th. Pictured above are Kim K, JLo and Taylor swift. See more red carpet pics after the cut and full list of winners.

Dear parents; you'll never guess what really makes students succeed

Some children are born sharp, others need some extra effort, while some are just plain lazy. But every parent wants their children tobecomeengineers, lawyers, doctors etc. They want their kids to get straight A’s, well.. you’ll never guess how to make it happen till you read this. Continue...

Man kills wife in Lagos for allegedly infecting him with HIV

Philip Katongu (pictured above) from Wamba, Nasarawa State has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his wife to death, Punch reports.

According to reports, Katongu stabbed his wife to death in a street at Oniru Estate, Maroko, Lagos, where they lived. Police say she was stabbed at least three times. After he was arrested by operatives of the Department of Criminal Investigations, Yaba, Lagos, Katongu, 45, claimed he killed her because she infected him with HIV and then wanted to leave him for another man. He explained:

"I married Justina, my second wife in December 2010. I later learnt that she had given birth to two girls for a man. The girls died of AIDS. However, when we first met, she did not tell me all these. I explained to her that I have a wife with children and I wanted to marry her too. Before marriage, I told her we should go to hospital to conduct HIV test, but she refused and said that she was HIV negative. So we started sleeping together.”

Stephanie Ezeani wins Miss Charismatic Nigeria 2014 pageant

19 year old Stephanie Ezeani beat 21 other girls to emerge the winner of the 2014 Miss Charismatic Nigeria queen. She won a brand new car and N500k in cash. The pageant held on Saturday night in Lagos. Congrats to her...

Nigerian man quarantined in Hong Kong over Ebola

A Nigerian man was quarantined today in Hong Kong after he showed Ebola-like symptoms during a trip to the city. The man who arrived Hong Kong from Lagos on Thursday August 7th via Dubai, was isolated in a hospital after severe vomiting and suffering from diarrhoea. He later tested negative for Ebola.

In a statement released today, the Southern Chinese city government said the 32 year old man, whose name was not given, had "tested negative for Ebola virus upon preliminary laboratory testing".

"In the past one month ... he had no contact history with sick persons or animals and did not visit health-are facilities. He is currently in stable condition." the statement read

Two weeks ago, the Hong Kong government said it would quarantine as a precaution all people from Ebola-infected areas who showed any symptom of the disease.

Spanish priest with Ebola treated with experimental serum, Zmapp

The 75 year old Spanish priest who was infected with the Ebola virus in Liberia is being treated with the new experimental drug, Zmapp, which was used to treat two US missionary doctors infected with the virus.

The Spanish government claimed yesterday that the drug was imported from Geneva and doctors have begun to administer it on Fr. Miguel Pajares at Madrid’s La Paz-Carlos III hospital where he is in isolation.

The first person to be treated with the serum, Dr. Kent Brantly, saw his condition improve after being given Zmapp.

Since his treatment began, Fr. Pajares is said to be in stable condition, no longer has fever, and hasn't any hemorrhaging. Doctors believe that his condition will greatly improve in the coming days.

So erm, when is Africa going to get this drug?

Ebola: Catholic Church suspends ‘sign of peace’, Anglican primate suspends handshake

As the fear of the spread of Ebola sweeps across Nigeria, Catholic churches in Lagos have suspended the 'sign of peace' where the congregation shake hands during mass. While some Anglican churches have suspended handshakes during communion.

The Archbishop of Lagos Adewale Martins released a statement yesterday saying that while the handshakes have been suspended, Catholic priests should continue the traditional hand to mouth method of given Holy Communion for now, but asked the priest to make sure their hands don't touch the tongues of the recipient. He also said Holy Water bowls usually placed at the entrance of churches should be discontinued to contain the spread of the virus.

In the same vain, the Primate of the Church Of Nigeria Anglican Communion the Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh today suspended shaking of hands during the exchange of the peace. He also suspended the age long mouth method of administering communion. He said this is aimed at preventing the spread of the disease through physical contact.

Outrage in Missouri as 18yr old unarmed boy is shot dead by police

18 year old Michael Brown (pictured above) was shot dead yesterday Saturday August 9th by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Michael, who had just graduated high school and hoped to begin college in the fall, was on his way to his grandmother’s house in the city of Ferguson when he was gunned down at about 2:15 p.m in the middle of the street.

It's still unclear why the police man opened fire but eye-witnesses said Michael was unarmed and his hands up in the air when he was shot after an argument between Michael and the police man.

"The police shot again and once my friend felt that shot, he turned around and put his hands in the air,” said witness Dorian Johnson. “He started to get down and the officer still approached with his weapon drawn and fired several more shots.” Continue...

Orijin Returns Home Again To Celebrate Culture With Benin

Benin City came alive once again on Friday 8^th August 2014 as Orijin the refreshing bitter-sweet herbal drink partied in modern contemporary African style.

Orijin again restated its presence as the premium herbal drink and hosted teeming consumers to an unforgettable night of fun and excitement at Indigo Lounge G.R.A Benin which witnessed a massive turnout of Orijin lovers who came out to party to the beat with the brand. Continue..

Is there anything wrong in GEJ standing at the back row?

A few people online are criticizing President Jonathan for allowing himself to be placed at the back row of this pic taken at the recently concluded US-Africa summit in D.C. Some say its disrespectful as he is the leader of the 'Giant of Africa'. But some argue that it really doesn't matter as long as he was recognized and invited.

What do you think? Is there really anything wrong with him standing at the back row?

Rihanna rejects Chris Brown after break up with Karrueche Tran?

That is what Urban Islandz is claiming. You don't know what to believe these days. Read the report from UI below...

Rihanna wants nothing to do with Chris Brown who is now literally begging her to take him back. A close source to the Bajan pop star told Urban Islandz that Chris called up Rihanna begging to see her but she shut him down.

“He has been texting her nonstop and blowing up her phone begging to meet with her but surprising this time she is holding her ground and told him no,” the source told us.

“She basically told him straight up she don’t want him or his basic chick anywhere near her. Rihanna is in a better place now, she is more content and focus on herself and her career,” the source added.

“RiRi will always have love for Chris Brown but she accept that they can’t be together she is way to mature for him,” the source revealed.

Photo: Woman escapes being lynched at Ijeshatedo

The woman pictured above in grey shirt suspected to be a child kidnapper would have been lynched this morning by residents at the Ijeshatedo area of Lagos but for the timely intervention of others and security operatives. The woman who appears to be mentality imbalanced had allegedly tried to kidnap a baby when she was caught.

Bitter Kola and Ebola: What Nigerians must know - Health Minister

Talking about Dr. Maurice Iwu’s thesis regarding bitter kola and Ebola (Iwu said Kolanut could cure Ebola - based on research), Nigerian Health Minister Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu said the government is considering making laws to arrest people who make bogus claims to have a cure for Ebola, and said Nigeria needs to work with Dr. Iwu. The Minister said told Vanguard;

Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu

"One of the things we decided to focus on by setting up that committee is to streamline claims of possible scientific cure, not a situation where pastors and imams claim  they can cure Ebola.   We might even go to the extent of making laws to arrest people with such bogus claims. We would take every suggestion seriously. About Professor Iwu, we know that quite a number of Nigerians accessed his article through the internet. Continue

Black House Media launches revolutionary PR App in Nigeria

Nigeria’s leading media & public relations agency has announced the launch of its mobile application – the BHM App. The App, according to the company’s founder Ayeni Adekunle, is the first and only mobile application in Nigeria’s PR market, and a resource centre for the entire media and marketing industries. 

The interactive app was conceptualized and designed by an expert team of BHM software and content developers in Nigeria. The BHM app presents great opportunities to help journalists, bloggers, PR practitioners, agencies, and clients do their jobs better, using resources from the media directory, agencies database, news hub, social PR, news and tips and workshop videos. Continue...

Peter Okoye shares crotch pictures

There's something definitely wrong with top right pic...choi! :-)

Man kills his wife just a day after she gave birth to their twins

A woman identified as Titilayo Kola was yesterday strangulated to death allegedly by her husband a day after she was delivered of twins, The Nation reports

Sources revealed that the incident took place at the couple’s apartment at No 23, Temidire Street, Ajowa area of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

Findings further revealed that the deceased’s husband, one Mr. Kola, popularly known in as Melomelo (how many, how many), had escaped with the twins even as he was reported to have slept in the same room with his late wife, their new twins and other four children the night before the incident. Continue...

Angry students ground activities at FUPRE after a 400l student is shot dead

Angry students grounded activities at Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, FUPRE on August 8th by shutting the school gates following the killing of a fellow student, Jimoh Lateef Babatunde, (pictured above) a 400 level Computer Science student.

Jimoh, who was due to graduate in the next four months, was said to be leaving his Boys' hostel in Ugbomro around 8pm on Thursday when he was shot dead by gunmen suspected to armed robbers.

"It is another case of robbery. We were together discussing sports when he excused us to fetch some items outside. Barely 30 minutes later, he was lying in a pool of his blood, his neck shattered by one of the two gunshots" Akpomedaye Philip, Governor of the isolated off-campus FUPRE Boys Hostel told Vanguard. Continue...

Plane crash outside Tehran in Iran kills 48 passengers and crew

48 people, including 40 passengers and 8 crew were killed this morning August 10th when a small passenger plane crashed shortly after take off from Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, the capital of Iran, Iranian state TV reports.

The plane, an Antonov An-140, designed for short domestic flights, was traveling from Tehran to the northeastern city of Tabas when it went down in a residential area. At least five children were on board the plane. Five people on the ground were burnt to death. Iran's aviation authority cited engine failure as the cause of the crash. This is the first major crash in Iran since 2011.

This year has really been bad for air travel. At least five commercial airline crashes in 6 months and over 800 killed.

New Music: Lumeenous - Philomena

"Love u more" crooner Lumeenous, is out with a banging new song titled “Philomena”. Lumeenous goes a little more hip on this new single compared to what his fans are used to. “Philomena” is African with indigenous lyrics and melody, it's a song that emanated out of the appreciation for women who are blessed physically and charismatically. Enjoy...

Pics: Genevieve Nnaji spends fun evening with winner of "Act The Part" competition

Nollywood star, Genevieve Nnaji treated the winner of the Act The Part online competition, Bola Suru to a fun filled evening yesterday at Eko Hotel and Suites.

The glamorous actress who was clad in a mustard-coloured dress by Halston and Heritage, shared fun memories with the aspiring actress over dinner, and also talked about her real estate business, which she says is thriving really well. See the photos after the cut...

Rihanna: Spot the difference

There are three difference in the photos...can you spot them?

Pics:Mercy Johnson, Desmond Elliot, Stella Damasus attend Robert Peter's US wedding

Pregnant Mercy Johnson, who traveled to the US recently where she will stay until she gives birth to her second baby, attended the wedding of Nollywood director/actor Robert Peters to his wife Deborah Smalling in Atlanta. Also in attendance were Daniel Adenimokun and his woman, Stella Damasus plus actor Desmond Elliot who was part of the groomsmen. The weeding took place yesterday Aug. 9th. See more pics after the cut...

WapTV sets Facebook Record in Nigeria

WapTV, Nigeria’s first 24-hour Pidgin Language TV Channel, attained another milestone, on 7^th, August 2014, by becoming the FIRST Privately-Owned Nigerian Cable TV Channel to have over 100,000 Likes on Facebook. 

This also makes wapTV the 5th Nigerian TV Channel overall (across Terrestrial and Cable Platforms) to cross the 100,000-Like Mark via its Facebook Page www.facebook.com/waptvs. Continue...

Rauf Aregbesola re-elected governor of Osun State

Incumbent governor of Osun State Rauf Aregbesola of the APC won yesterday August 9th keenly contested governorship election in the state. According to INEC officials, Governor Aregbesola won in 22 local government areas of the state while his challenger Iyiola Omisore of the PDP won in 8 local govt areas.

The returning officer for the election and Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Bamitale Omole declared Aregbesola winner having polled 394, 684 votes while Omisore polled 292, 747 votes.