Dog kills four month old in Asaba, mother send packing

Maureen Akowe had every reason to be elated. At 37, she had a baby girl after three years of delayed conception. Little wonder, she christened the baby Chinonso (meaning God is near).

Like most Nigerians who belong to the middle-class, Maureen employed a nanny to help care for her baby, who was already four months old. As expected of any nursing mother, anytime she took her baby out with her, her nanny moved along. Read more after the cut...

Photos from the traditional wedding of Tonto Dikeh and her man

Wow, Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh can take people unaware sha! The actress yesterday pulled a fast one on everyone especially Journalist and bloggers. The actress and her man, Churchill Oladunni were in the actress hometown of Port Harcourt for their traditional wedding, yesterday Saturday August, 29th. Congrats to the couple. More photos after the cut...

Gen. Abacha's daughter Gumsu mocks Rotimi Amaechi on social media

It is not today that Late Head of State, General Sani Abacha's daughter, Gumsu could talk (She likes to talk alot). The late dictator's daughter took to instagram today where she posted a meme, making mockery of the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, on his inability to clinch an appointment yet from President Muhammadu Buhari. See the meme and what she wrote after the cut...

Festus Keyamo writes on President Buhari's alleged lopsided appointment

Lagos Lawyer, Festus Keyamo today release a press statement over the uproar that has followed President Muhammadu Buhari's appointing only people of his ethnicity. Stating his position the lawyer said he does not see anything wrong in the president's choice of people he appoints to his administration. Below is the press statement...

The so-called “uproar” over the perceived “lopsided” appointments made so far by President Buhari is nothing but an orchestrated frustration of a few jobless politicians who depend only on government appointments as their means of livelihood and, of course, the noise of the latest opposition party in town.

Sweet! Davido gives fan N1m for his education

A Nigerian studying in the UK, who cried out for help for fund to enable him continue his education has received help from singer, David Adeleke otherwise known as Davido.
Davido, presented a check of N1million to Jide Sanyaolu today, August 20th.
For someone to cough out N1m to help some is commendable, so we say thank you to @iam_davido and after the cut is Sanyaolu's thank you message...

Photos from newly wed Dolapo Oni's surprise birthday dinner

New bride, Dolapo Oni's husband Prince Adegbite Sijuwade threw her a surprise birthday dinner at The George Hotel in Lagos, today, August 20th. The OAP marked her one plus year amidst friends. HBD, Iyawo tuntun. More photos after the cut...

Obama appoints first transgender to the White House

President Barack Obama has appointed the first openly transgender White House staff member, according to an announcement Tuesday.

Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, a former policy adviser at the National Center for Transgender Equality, will serve as an outreach and recruitment director in the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.

Oscar Pistorius early release blocked: remains in prison until case is review

Though, he was expected to be released from prison this Friday, August 21st, 2015 but South African blade-runner, Oscar Pistorius will be remanded in prison indefinitely until a review his done on his case.

The decision to keep the athlete, who had only spent 10 months out of his five  year jail term in Prison was made by the South Africa Ministry of Justice. According to the ministry, the decision for the athlete to spend 10months out of his jail term was 'taken prematurely and without any legal basis'. He is now to spend more time in prison until the review board come to a decision on his case.

Fast growing actress Cynthia Agholor releases new photos but....

The fast growing actress just released the photos but I don't find them thrilling enough. Looks like the work of an amateur and hmmm...She looks so old in them except of course the one she wore red. What do you think guys?

My Sister-in-law is a pain

I got married to my husband two years ago and since then life has been hell. The problem is not from my husband like it's for many women because God has really blessed me with a good man. A man who really loved me and would do anything to make me happy. A man who love me more than I even asked God for. Two years of marriage to, Kunle, has been blissful and I can never ask for more. But,
... my sister-in-law has made life unbearable for me. She has made me wonder at times, if marrying her brother was the right decision. You know the Yoruba saying that; a bad husband is good to marry but bad in-laws are worst.

FG orders full investigation into how wanted terrorise was granted Nigerian visa

The Federal Government has order a full investigation into how a wanted terrorise, was given a Nigerian visa to visit the country.
A source in the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told a national paper that President Mohammadu Buhari, has order a full investigation into how a wanted terrorise, Ahmad-al-Assir, was given a Nigerian Visa in Lebanon.

Ex-billionaire Goody Anabor opens up on his misfortune

If you are an ardent reader of Abimbola Adebayo's Blog, you would remember that we once published the story of one time billionaire, Goody Anabor's falls from grace to grass.
In a new interview with the publisher of E-27 magazine, Biodun Kupoluyi, Anabor speaks on what led to his downfall and how people who he made billionaires have refused to help him...Read the story after the cut

In memory of Dr.Stella Ameyo Adadevoh the 'hero'

Today is exactly a year of the passing of the wonderful woman, Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, who sacrificed herself for the lives of many Nigerians. 
Adadevoh, makes a decisive decision and contained the first case of Ebola disease, which was brought to the country by Liberian, Patrick Sawyer.

Trouble in paradise: Tinubu, APC chieftains absent from Fashola's books launch

The chilled political relationship between two former governors of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Mr. Babatunde Fashola came to the fore yesterday, when the mainstream of the state’s political class abstained from the launch of three books on Fashola’s stewardship of the state.

However, a testimony of Fashola’s credentials among technocrats was evident as the occasion had a surplus of professionals from various sectors of the society, who thronged the event for the launch.

Lara Oshiomhole decorated by Nigerias' Girls Guide Association

Yesterday, August 18th, 2015, the wife of Edo State governor, Adam Oshiomhole, Lara Oshiomhole was decorated by the Nigerias' Girls Guide Association during their National Camp Meeting in Edo State.
I guess she is now a grand matron of the association.

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Obj is Tonto Dikeh's father-in-law

Yes, the actress announce it on her instagram page when she sent out her thank you message to family, friends and fans, who showed their support for her and her man, Oladunni Churchill.

The Ooni's of Ife death finally confirmed, resident advise to obey traditional burial rites

The death of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade Okunade Olubuse II has finally been confirmed.
The confirmation of the king's passing was made through the Awara, Iwara-ife, Chief Layi Adereti, said official proclamation of the death of the Ooni who died July 28th, would be made on Wednesday August 12th.

Fake Assitant News Editor with The News magazine arrested

A man, identified as Segun Odofin, who has been parading himself as the Assistant Editor of The News magazine was on Sunday arrested at a reception in honour of the immediate past Controller General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr. Ade Abolurin in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. 

The suspect was invited outside the hall to explain himself to members of the Ogun State Correspondent Chapel led by its Chairman, Kunle Olayeni was later arrested for impersonation.

Sagay to head of advisory committee on war against corruption

A prominent professor of Law and Civil Rights Activist, Itse Sagay, has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari ro head the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption.

According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, is to advise the administration on prosecution against war on corruption and the implementation of reforms in the Nigeria's criminal justice system.

The other members of the reform committee includes...

All the photos from Tonto Dikeh's introduction over the weekend

The nollywood actress had her introduction with her man, Churchill over the weekend and here are the official photos from the event held in Port Harcourt. See more after the cut...

Those who killed my mother because of my fame- Sir Shina Peters

In a new interview with Vanguard, Juju musician revealed how his mother died because of his fame...

What seems irreplaceable that music has taken from you?

My mother. I lost my mother to stardom. She read about my paternity and what she read shocked her. Let me quote her and may her gentle soul rest in peace (amen). “I will now give a child to two f

athers? impossible”. After saying this, she went down, collapsed and was in coma for six months before she died. It was a huge price to pay.

Photos from pregnant Tonto Dikeh's introduction

It's is now official that Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is now a Mrs and pregnant. The actress who has since change her name to Mrs Churchill had her introduction over the weekend in Port-Harcourt.

Buhari to head Ministry of Petroleum for 18months

A source has revealed to Punch that President Muhammadu Buhari will be heading the Ministry of Petroleum for 18months before a minister would be appointed.
According to Punch, the unnamed source an APC member, who held a meeting with the president revealed this to newsmen....

"At the meeting we had recently, we discussed the issues of portfolios and other matters,” the President said he was going to handle the Ministry of Petroleum himself for about 18 months. Read more after the cut...

Monday stunners: Julius Agwu, son in matching Agbada

The comedian and his family were spotted at a wedding. He wore a matching Agbada with his toddler son. His wife and daughter were also beautiful in their outfits. Cute family. More after the cut...

NAFDAC arrests 24-year-old with expired products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control  (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal factory within the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos, loaded with various expired food condiments worth millions of naira.

 It arrested a 24–year-old, Mr. Victor Ebuka Okeke, in connection with the expired products.

The factory, which was originally a one- shop, was said to have been used to stock, re-validate and distribute expired products.   Some of the expired products discovered in the factory include expired Maggi Sauce with manufacturing dates: 15/08/2011 and expiry dates: 15/08/2014, Amoy Dark Soy Sauce, Costa Corned Beef and Exeter Corned beef, among others.

Caitlyn Jenner finally puts on a swimsuit

Though, she previously  said that she would not bare her body anytime soon. Caitlyn 'Bruce' Jenner went against her words, when she finally got the courage to show off her body.
On the new episode of her TV show "I am Cait" the 65 year-old donned a white swimsuit while she and her friends were at a secluded luxury villa in Napa Valley. She wrote about stepping into a swimsuit...
"It felt very freeing. I did see my reflection in the glass and I looked pretty good.
Putting on a bathing suit represents a lot to me. It is kind of scary because, you know, you are really exposing yourself. I am about as nervous as I can possibly be right now."

More photos after the cut

UN Peacekeeping Rwanda Soldier shot dead 4 colleagues, injured 8 then commits suicide

It has been reported by the Rwanda military that one of their own serving with the United Nation PeaceKeeping Mission in Central African Republic has shot dead 4 of his colleagues, injured 8 others before turning the gun on himself.
 The incident happened at the troops headquarters in Bangui, CAR around 5:45 on Saturday 8th.

A statement was released by the Rwanda spokesperson Brig. Gen. Joseph Nzabamwita... Read statement after the cut

Centenary queen shares new floral theme photos

Queen Ubah who was crowned the Centenary queen as Nigeria marked her 100 years has released new photos.

The 25 year-old, who is the first ever centenary queen and will old the position for another 100 years chose a floral theme style which was shot by Sunmisola Olorunnisola
For her floral theme photoshot her media team wrote
 'She chose the floral theme because, just like a flower, she is beautiful both in and out. Flowers also represent hope, growth and new beginnings. As her journey as the Centenary Queen of Nigeria has just begun, she hopes to touch lives and leave a positive impact on anyone she comes in contact with.’ 

More photos

Boxer Floyd Mayweather shares part of his insane collection of wrist watches

We all know Floyd Mayweather love to show off his assets on the social media. He is what you called the original show boy.
The boxer took to instagram to share a video showing a bit of his insane collections of diamond encrusted wrist watches and I screenshot for your viewing delight.  He wrote that this is 'Just a few of my time pieces. 38 of a 100.

John Nnorom cries out, says Jimoh Ibrahim wants to assasinate him for exposing him of stealing N35.5bn belonging to FG

Culled from Sahara Reporters....Read story below

Following President Buhari war on corruption and my various publications in the saharareporters.com and a few national newspapers, of which a copy is hereby attached, Bar Jimoh Ibrahim paid some hired assassins to eliminate me.

Controversial businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim
I am being monitored by four men with two power bike after a meeting was held in Bar Jimoh Ibrahim hotel, where it was agreed that if they could not get me kidnapped on or before the 4th of Aug, my house will be attacked on 5th Aug, 2015.

Having paid the assassins, Barrister Ibrahim, out of fear that he might be arrested, left Nigeria few days ago to London and has enrolled as a student in Oxford University, for a part time course as a cover up. 

Femi Otedola, Dangote, Wale Tinubu, Oshiomhole,Dele Momodu, Iyanya, Alibaba others at DJ Cuppy's African tour concert

It was an event of who is who in the business, entertainment, fashion and other industries as DJ Cuppy launched the kick-off of her 8 African Tour at the Federal Palace Hotel, in Lagos. The concert was attended by DJ Cuppy's billionaire father, Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote, Donald Duke, Adam Oshiomhole and wife, Wale Tinubu, Dele Momodu, Segun Agbaje, IG Imoukhuede, Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Alibaba and others. More photos after the cut

Photos of Service Chief as they arrived the Senate for screening

The Service Chiefs arrived at the Senate today for screening and confirmation of their appointment. They were appointed last month, July 13th, 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari after he sacked the old service chiefs who had worked with former
President Goodluck Jonathan.

Omawumi husband Tosin Yusuf shares photo of himself and his two kids

Omawumi husband Tosin Yusuf shared a photo of himself and his two kids on his IG account. The happy and proud daddy called his kid his prince and princess. Love this!

Taiwo Aromokun's husband noticeably absent from kids birthday (Photos)

Taiwo Aromokun's beautiful twins Anjolaoluwa and Anjoreoluwa celebrated their two years birthday in London on Sunday, August 2nd. The party was attended by  family and friends including actress Jaiye Kuti, Tolu Oke, Bisi Hassan and former Miss Nigeria UK.

Ex-Super Eagles player Kanu Nwankwo's hotel sealed by LASEPA

An hotel belonging to former Super Eagles player, Kanu Nwankwo was among properties sealed by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency over issues bothering on air and noise pollution.
According to reports, the hotel called Hardley Apartments located in Victoria Island was sealed alongside other hotels, mosques, churches over offences of air and noise pollution.

I am not owing any bank- Abike Dabiri respond

Former House of Representatives member, Abike Dabiri, has responded to the earlier reports in today's dailies and online mediums that she is  among chronic banks debtors. Dabiri, who was said to be owing Diamond Bank Plc, N100million said she is not owing any bank any money, claiming that the case is one of mistaken identity. She said this on her twitter account...Read what she said after the cut

Eku Edewor, Chini Odogwu are now officially a couple

Like it's done in Hollywood, once photos are shared or the are spotted together it means the relationship is official. Naija is not spare the trend.
TV girl and former model, Eku Edewor and Photographer and Entrepreneur, chini Odogwu are dating and it's official. Eku and Chini, the CEO of Studio Wellbrook and son of billionaire Sunny Odogwu,  have been dating for months. The were spotted at the Alara Fashion Night Out in June and pictured together.

Abike Dabiri, Emeka Offor, Ayo Arise among banks chronic debtors, owe N143.81bn

Nigerian Deposit Money Banks on Monday continued with the policy of naming and shaming their delinquent debtors with further publication of the names of firms and their directors whose loans have become non-performing for more than one year.

While nine banks published the names of the loans defaulters on Monday, four banks released the lists of their chronic debtors, owing a total of N143.81bn, on Tuesday.

Jonathan increase subsidy from N300b to N1.9t on his own

Continuing his accusation of alleged corruption by the Jonathan's goverment. Former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi while speaking at the reception held for him by committees of friend at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, said that former president Goodluck Jonathan, on his own increased subsidy from N300billion to N1.9trillion. Amaechi claimed that under former president Olusegun Obasanjo, subsidy was N300m and was the same during late president, Musa Yar'adua government.
Amaechi also said that the victory of his political party, was engineered by God....

El-Rufai sacks ADC over allegation of insurbordination

Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai last week sacked the Aide De Camp, ASP Abdullah Usman over what is termed as insurbordination by the ASP.
According to reports, ASP Usman had worked with Governor el-Rufai during his gubernatorial campaign and after he won the election the governor had asked the police to allow the former ADC to continue working with him but he was later found guilty of insurbordination in the discharge of his duties in the Government House.

Photos from Nollywood actress Uche Jombo and husband Kenney Rodrigues's child dedication

Nollywood actress Uche Jombo and her husband, Kenney Rodriguez had the child dedication of their first child, Matthew Rodriquez at the Praise Fellowship Church, Houston, TX on Sunday 2nd, 2015. The dedication of the child was done by the church pastor, Domini Dompreh.
Uche and husband, Kenney, were all smiles has their child, whose full names are, Matthew, Kenney, Chinedu Rodriguez was been dedicated to God. More photos from the event after the cut

Queen of Barbados carnival Rihanna parades in tiny costume

Rihanna proved she's still the reigning carnival queen of Barbados on Monday. 

The singer, 27, returned to the Caribbean for one of her favourite annual events - the Kadooment Day parade.

She wore an elaborate outfit for the occasion which featured a barely-there diamond sparkly bra, matching underwear and a huge feathered head-dress and wings.

People close to me know that I don't like money- Amaechi

Speaking at a function held in his honour by his friends yesterday, August 2nd in Abuja, former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi revealed that people close to him know that he doesn't like money.

He said this in response to the corruption allegation that has been levelled against him by the new Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike. Wike had accused the Amaechi of embezzlement while he was in office as the state governor. Below is what he said....

President Buhari honoured with chieftancy title in Republic of Benin

President Muhammadu Buhari paid a one day visit to Republic  Benin but the president returned home with a chieftancy title. The president was honoured with the Manahouwhe Gbede a title that means "I will never forget you."

See more photos after the cut

EFCC interrogates Director-General NAFDAC

As part of its duties to persecute corrupt individuals, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today invited the Director-General of NAFDAC, Paul Orhii to its headquarters in Abuja over allegations of fraud.

All the photos from Gbenro & Osas Ajibade's "Thank You Soiree"

Newly married Gbenro and Osas Ajibade held a "Thank You Soiree" to express their appreciation to their friends who supported them during their wedding which took place both in Nigeria and the US. The event was held at the Posh Cafe at the Oasis Medspa , Ikoyi on last Friday. The event was  attended by their celebrity friends. More photos after the cut...