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Monday, 26 December 2016

The Best Christmas Gift…

One of the biggest opportunities of this era is to be a stakeholder in real estate. Pennek Nigeria is developing Lekki Southern Villa Annex 1 near the new Shoprite which doubles as the biggest shopping mall in Lekki Lagos.

Photos: Russian military plane bound for Syria with 92 aboard crashes into Black Sea

A Russian defence military plane  carrying 92 people en route to Syria crashed into the Black Sea near Sochi shortly after takeoff on Sunday, December 25th.

The plane belonging to the Defence Ministry was taking its world famous choir, the Alexandrov Ensemble, to a New Year’s concert at Hemeimeem air base in Syria’s coastal province of Latakia. Those on board also included nine Russian journalists and a Russian doctor famous for her work in war zones. 

Aww! Watch how JJC Skillz's suprised his wife, Funke Akindele on Christmas day

The newly wedded actress, Funke Akindele got a lovely suprise on Christmas day from her husband, JJC Skillz at their new home in Lagos state. So sweet! See more photos and watch the video below..

Photos: Couple married for 63 years die hours apart holding hands in the same hospital room

Dolores & Trent Winstead were married for nearly 64 years. Brought together by fate, the Tennessee couple couldn't stand to be apart.
Trent, 88, was first admitted to a Nashville, Tennessee hospital on December 5 with kidney failure. His wife Dolores, 83, accompanied him to the hospital but suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage while there. 

Actress ChaCha Eke Faani welcomes second daughter

Actress ChaCha Eke-Faani and her husband, Austin, welcomed their second daughter yesterday December 25th. Congrats to them. On his IG page, the elated father wrote;

Photos: Rahma Haruna, the Nigerian teen who lived in a plastic bowl dies aged 19

19-year-old Rahma Haruna, who spent all her life in a plastic bowl has died on Sunday, Dec. 25th.

Rahma’s story went viral earlier this year when freelance photojournalist Sani Maikatanga shared pictures of physically challenged girl carried by her 10-year-old brother in bowl, and LIB reported the story. See here

Flavour shares adorable photo with his daughters

The proud dad is pictured with his daughters, Sophia and Gabrielle.

Cute photo of TeeBillz and his son Jamal

He shared the photo on social media...

Photos from the glamorous wedding of Shehu Shagari's granddaughter and Namadi Sambo's in-law in Abuja

The grand wedding of Nana Shagari, the granddaughter of former Nigerian President Shehu Shagari and her husband Salet Lukat, former Vice President Namadi Sambo's in-law was held over the weekend in Abuja.

Nana, a First Class graduate from the University of Leceister, UK and student at the Nigerian Law School, is the daughter of Muktar Shagari, former deputy governor of Sokoto State and one of the longest serving Ministers during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration.See more pics after the cut

‘Christmas Live in Benue’ Concert Promises To Be Mind Blowing and Thrilling – Comedian Gordons

Ace Nigerian comedian, Gordons has confirmed that the ‘Benue Live in Christmas’ concert holding tomorrow, December 27th at The Dream Center, Markudi is going to be thrilling and highly-hilarious.

“It is a thing of joy for me to always be in Markurdi. My fans should expect unique jokes and upbeat performance from me. On the 25th of December was my birthday so ‘Christmas Live in Benue’ concert is my special birthday gift to the food basket nation. I am coming with some fellow ‘mad’ colleagues, so you all should brace yourselves”, said the comedian.

Funny Tweet of the day!

Lol...well!

Photo: Quranic school teacher in Kano planning to marry off 13-year-old daughter to his friend,56

A man in Kurna Babban Layi area of Kano has planned to marry off his 13-year-old daughter, Bilkisu to his 56-year-old friend, on Friday, December 30th. The father is a Quranic teacher while his friend already has three wives and many grandchildren.

A relative raised the alarm on Saturday, December 24th, when she took the teenager to Freedom Radio office in Sharada for a media campaign against the marriage.

Photos: Two killed as building in Lagos Police barracks collapses

Two people including a police sergeant were killed after a building collapsed at Highway police Barracks in Ikeja, Lagos State yesterday December 25th. The incident happened in the early hours of the day. General Manager of the Lagos State Emergency Maganement Agency (LASEMA), Adeshina Tiamiyu who was at the scene of the incident, said the agency received a distress call at about 4am that Wing D of the building had collapsed.

Toddler put in a carton with plantains and dumped in a gutter

According to twitter user Bishop Duke, this little boy was put in a carton with plantain inside and dumped in a gutter on Christmas day. The toddler was able to remove himself from the carton, walked out of the gutter and on to the road, fortunately, he wasn't hit by any vehicle. People saw him and offered him something to drink. More tweets and photos after the cut...

Kcee, Mr. Ibu others for Ibari Ogwa’s 30 Days of Entertainment Exhibition

Known for its quality host of top concerts and shows in the East of the Niger, Ibari Ogwa Entertainment World has rolled its drum to put a yet another event, tagged: 30 Days of Entertainment Exhibition. This time, the likes of Kcee, Selebobo, Charass, Ruffcoin, Xbusta, Mr. Ibu, Mr. Patrick, Pete Edochie, King Owugiri, Klint D'Drunk, Bright Chimezie and few others will be entertaining as categorically placed in order of performance.

Kicked off from December 24, 2016, it is expected to last till January 22, 2017.

President Buhari lied against Jonathan on Christmas Day! Reno Omokri says

Article by Reno Omokri...
On Christmas Day of 2016, President Muhammadu Buhari hosted leading citizens of the Federal Capital Territory led by the minister of the FCT, Muhammad Bello, and during the visit he returned to his old habit of blaming and said, and I quote, "there was no money saved, no infrastructure built, and power is still our main problem."

Hold El-rufai Responsible for the Killings in Goska Village, Jema'a LG - SOKAPU

Once again the Southern Kaduna Peoples' Union (SOKAPU) has had to painfully send out condolences to the murdered people of Goska village in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Ironically, on a day that our people ought to be joyously celebrating the Christmas festivities, was the day they were reduced to burying their loved ones, treating the wounded in hospitals and coping with a fresh batch of internally displaced people of Goska village whose houses were burnt down. 

Kaduna state gov, Nasir El-Rufai condemns renewed attacks in Southern Kaduna despite 24hr curfew

There was Fresh attacks in Southern Kaduna communities of Goska, Kaninkon chiefdom in Jema’a Local Government Area on Saturday and Sunday despite the 24-hour curfew placed on the area by the state government. Many people including women and children were killed in the attack.

In a statement released by his media aide, Samuel Aruwan, Governor El-Rufai condemned the attacks, describing it as inhumane and handiwork of forces of darkness. The statement in part reads;

Adorable photo of Lilian Esoro-Franklin and her son Jayden

He's so cute!

All Well! This Reggae Tune Is A Song Of Relief. Download Gzee - 'All Well'..

Gzee Magabush finally makes his debut by dropping his first hit single titled "All well". An inspirational track that will blossom you away from your sadness and sorrows because in any situation a mankind finds himself either good or bad, he should have the believe that everything is all well.

14 year old Daughter of ex Local government chairman killed in renewed Southern Kaduna attack (graphic photos)

The 14 year old daughter of Barrister Gideon Morik, a former Chairman of Jema'a Local government area in Southern Kaduna, was among those killed in the renewed attack that occurred in Goska, Kaninkon chiefdom in Jema’a Local Government Area in Kaduna over the weekend. Cars and houses were also destroyed in the attack. This fresh crisis happened despite a 24-hour curfew placed on the area by the state government. See graphics photos from the attack after the cut...

Photos: Borno state governor reopens two major roads closed since 2014 due to Boko Haram attacks

Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, yesterday reopened the Maiduguri-Gubio- Kareto-Damasak road and Maiduguri -Monguno-Baga road leading to northern Borno which were closed since 2014 due to Boko Haram. The re-opening ceremony was witnessed by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai and other top military officers. More photos after the cut...

What is the answer?

Can you answer it?

Teenager stripped naked, beaten up and paraded round the streets for allegedly stealing chickens on Christmas day

A teenage boy was supposedly caught stealing chickens on Christmas day. The teenager was then beat up, stripped naked, paraded round the streets and had the chickens hung round his neck. But why? More photos after the cut..

Will you rock this dress?

Will you?

Super Eagles player Lukman Haruna gets himself new Porsche and house in Omole (photo)

LIB can exclusively reveal that Super Eagles and Dynamo Kiev midfielder who is currently on loan at FK Crvena Zvezda, Lukman Haruna, has bought himself a new Porsche and also a new home in Omole, Lagos. The player bought the car on Friday, customized the plate number with 'HL' and has kept the good news away from the media, telling only his very close friends and family members. Congrats to him!

New video: Tolu X Tiwa Savage - Silent Night

Enjoy the video to this beautiful rendition of the Christmas Classic "Silent Night" by two vocal power houses, the amazing Tiwa Savage and Alyhills record's artist Tolu. From Alyhills Records and Mavin Records, we wish you happy holidays. Enjoy after the cut...

Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian spent Christmas together while his baby mama spent hers with their son

Tristan Thompson who just welcomed a son with his ex-girlfriend Jordy Craig, seems to be going on strong with his current girlfriend, Khloe Kardashian. The NBA star took to his Instagram page to wish everyone Season's greetings. While his girlfriend Jordy C. shared her thoughts about how happy she was to being a mum to their son. She wrote:

Stunning new photo of Kiki Osinbajo

Photo shot by TY Bello...

P. Diddy and his beautiful children's Christmas greeting

Rapper and business mogul, P.Diddy shared this beautiful photo of himself and his beautiful six kids and captioned it: "Happy holidays from the Combs family! May God bless you and yours with love and happiness!!!"

Photos: Couple goal! Wife surprises husband with car, he buys her a house

Now...that is a relationship goal right there....

Photos: Policeman who killed colleague, shot six people at Zenith bank, Zaria beaten to death by angry mob

A mobile policeman attached to the Zenith Bank, Zaria on December 23, killed his colleague and shot six people who were on ATM queue, including a student of the Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University.

According to an eyewitness, argument ensued between both policemen over access into the banking hall. The policeman that was shot had attempted to enter while the one on duty tried to stop him.

Photos: Tragedy averted in Lagos as 2 fuel tankers struggling to overtake each other collide, spill content

What could have been a major tragedy was on Saturday, December 24th, averted by the combined efforts of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Fire Service when a tanker fully loaded with 33,000 litres of PMS fell on the Anthony Bridge Inward Gbagada.

Check out these absolutely gorgeous maternity photos!

Angel Cumberbatch is a Caribbean pro make-up artist. Absolutely gorgeous. Black goddess! See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Emir of Kano cradles his new grandchild

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido's grandchild was born on Friday, December 23, same day he gave out his daughter Princess Fulani Sidikka out in marriage.

Princess Shaheeda and her husband Abdulkadir Baba-Ahmed welcomed their first child, a daughter almost a year after their grand wedding. Congrats to the couple.

Iconic singer George Michael dies at age 53 on Christmas Day

Singer George Michael passed has died. He reportedly died 'peacefully' at his home in Oxfordshire England yesterday December 25th. He was just 53. A rep for the pop star says,
"It its with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period.The family would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult and emotional time. There will be no further comment at this stage.'
Details surrounding his death haven't been released but he had had previously battled drug and alcohol addiction.

Photos: Couple walk nearly one kilometer to their wedding venue

A couple from Soroti District in the Eastern Region of Uganda held a modest wedding with a budget of USh300, 000 (KSh8, 500) and walked nearly one  kilometer to the wedding venue.

Former Abia governor, Orji Uzor Kalu shares photos of his family

Photos of former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu with his children, brothers and friends at his home in the East. See more photos after the cut...

See what this Islamic scholar said about Muslims wishing Christians Merry Christmas


Dr Zakir Naik is a popular Islamic scholar and evangelist. See the rest after the cut...

Toyin Lawani and her children stun in new Christmas photos

Toyin Lawani, owner of Tiannah’s Place Empire and her children, looked stunning in this amazing photoshoot for the yuletide season. More photos after the cut...

Celebrity Photographer, Ed Ace buried (photos)

Nigerian celebrity photographer, Edwin George popularly called Ed Ace, who died last week has been buried.

Edwin who was meant to be the official photographer for the 2016 Rhythm Unplugged and COPA Lagos festivals died on Thursday December 22, 2016 at the age of 30. He died at LUTH in Lagos after complications arose from an Appendix surgery.

Sunday, 25 December 2016

Merry Christmas to all you wonderful people!

Wishing you all an amazing and glorious Christmas celebration. Hope you get all that you wish for!
Merry Christmas!

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