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Breaking: Gov. Amosun Slashes Ogun Tertiary Institutions Fees.

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                          Gov. Amosun Slashes Ogun Tertiary Institutions Fees To As Low As ₦29,700 Fees To As Low As #29,700. Here is a press release signed by Ogun State Commissioner for Education released less than an hour… Read More

A lecturer was detained by police on suspicion of m****r out of jealousy after a student died…

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A lecturer was detained by police on suspicion of m****r out of jealousy after a student died… Read More

Joe El ft 2face Idibia – Hold On

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  Kennis Music artiste Joe El who faces criticism for his physical and musical similarities to 2face has…

Northern Elders Give Jonathan October Ultimatum To Bring Back Chibok Girls

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On Monday, the faction of Northern Elders Forum led by Maitama Sule gave President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan…

Actress. Tonto Dikeh denies describing Genevieve Nnaji as ‘eternally single’

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Tonto Dikeh denies describing Genevieve Nnaji as ‘eternally single’ Actress, Tonto Dikeh a few hours ago took…

Mass Failure As Waec Releases May/June Results

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  The West Africa Examination Council, WAEC has released its May/June 2014 West African Senior School Certificate Examination…

Actor Robin Williams dies at 63; suspected of committing suicide

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Legendary Hollywood actor and comedian Robin Williams has died at age 63. He was found dead today Monday August 11th in his home in Tiburon California. Police suspect he committed suicide by asphyxiation . His publicist said he had been battling severe depression for a while.

Fear of Ebola: See Air Hostesses on a West African flight

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This is supposedly a pic of air hostesses on a West African flight. The person who sent in the pic gave the name of the country and airline but since I have no way of confirming it, we will leave that out. Meanwhile continue to see how attendants at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos collect money now... Read more »

Pics: NNPC shuts down clinic in Lagos over suspected patient with Ebola virus

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There was panic in Victoria Island today after a suspected Ebola patient was found to be admitted at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC clinic on Muri Okunola. The patient was said to have first been admitted at First Consultant Medical Centre around the same time Liberian Patrick Sawyer was being treated at the clinic. Men suited in white safety clothing and an ambulance were seen at the hospital around one 1pm today. Though there's no definite confirmation that the patient is infected with Ebola, the Management of NNPC Clinic this evening announced the indefinite shutdown of the clinic. The management said its a pre-emptive step and also said they have reported the issue to the Federal Ministry of Health as well as officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Health. More pics after the cut Read more »

Tameka Raymond opens up about marriage to Usher

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In the sit down with VH1 Tameka Raymond opened up about the pressures of being married to Usher in a promo for her new reality show, Atlanta Exes… "I met my ex-husband about 14 years ago when I was working with him as a fashion stylist. Over the time that I worked for him we became very good friends. He was like my best friend. We talked about everything, we had so many interests in common. And over time our relationships dissolved around us and we ended up going on a few dates." "For me, my life changed a lot in being married to him. I had to kind of be a little more conscious and cognizant of things that I did, that I said, that I tweeted, that I ate (laughs). Continue.. Read more »

GEJ declares national emergency on Ebola, approves N1.9b special intervention fund.

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Below is the State House press release... President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Friday in Abuja declared the control and containment of the Ebola virus in Nigeria, a National Emergency. Accordingly, the President has directed the Federal Ministry of Health to work in collaboration with the State Ministries of Health, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies to ensure that all possible steps are taken to effectively contain the threat of the Ebola virus  in line with international protocols and best practices. Continue... Read more »

Ex MBGN Anna Ebiere shares pics from her new photoshoot.

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The former beauty queen shared these stunning photos from her recent photo shoot. Almost doesn't look like her! See another pic after the cut... Read more »

Pics: Two INEC officials caught moving sensitive materials in Osun

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Two officials of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Obokun LGA of Osun state have been arrested for diverting sensitive voting materials ahead of tomorrow's governorship election in the state. When interrogated, one of the men who is the Electoral Officer for the LGA confessed to the act but refused to name those who sent him as he pleaded for Mercy. A check on his phone log and text messages later showed he had been communicating with a chieftain in the LGA. Continue... Read more »

Oh NO! Chris Brown posts pic of himself licking a woman's bare butt

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Chris Brown is beginning to act like he really has bipolar...lol. In the last few days he's been posting and deleting pics on his instagram page...but yesterday he went a little overboard. Yesterday folks on instagram were joking about "eating booty" and Chris Brown decided to get in on the joke by posting an obscene pic of himself licking a girls butt. Of course he quickly deleted it, but you know...fastest fingers first. Some people got the screenshot. See the uncensored pic after the cut Read more »

Fuji maestro KWAM 1 and wife welcome baby girl

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Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall aka K1 De Ultimate and his wife Opeyemi Fatia just welcomed a baby girl. Mrs K1 gave birth today August 8th at exactly 2.10pm Nigerian time at St Bernard Hospital in Chicago. The elated father was beside the wife when the bundle of joy was brought to the world. Both mother and child are said to be doing well. Congrats to them.

Didier Drogba retires from international football

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Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba has announced his retirement from international football. He will no longer play for his country Ivory Coast but will continue to play for Chelsea. See the statement he posted on his website today below... "It is with much sadness that I have decided to retire from international football. These past 12 years in the national team have been full of emotions. From my first call up to my last match I have always tried to give my best for my country. I am very proud to have been captain of this team for 8 years and to have contributed to placing my country on the world stage of football taking part in 3 world cups and 2 African Cup of Nation finals. I cannot convey enough thanks to the fans for all the love & support during these years. All my goals, all my caps, all our victories are for you – I love you. I also owe much gratitude to my team mates – the players with whom I have shared all these emotions and I wish you all much su

Designer Yvonne Nwosu stuns in new pics as she celebrates birthday

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Designer Yvonne Nwosu stuns in photographer Paul Ukonu's 'Bedroom Series', as she celebrates her birthday today 8th August. Happy birthday to her!

Ebola: 2 fresh cases confirmed in Lagos, GEJ summons emergency meeting

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The Federal government has confirmed two more cases of Ebola virus disease in Lagos. This brings to a total of 9 confirmed cases in Nigeria, seven infected with the disease and two dead.  The federal government also said about 139 persons who have had direct or indirect contact with the confirmed cases are currently under surveillance. Meanwhile President Jonathan has summoned an emergency meeting at the State House Abuja over the virus outbreak in the country.

Fast rising Nollywood star and top Nigerian model declare love in Nigeria's 1st 'Telenovela'

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B lossom Chukwujekwu and Makida Moka play side by side in the first Nigerian Telenovela drama series titled ‘ Taste of Love’ . This drama series is made in Nigeria, by Nigerians and stars Blossom Chukwujekwu as “Kelechi Pepple ” and Makida Moka as “Hadiza Musa-Phillips”.   Blossom Chukwujekwu is now fondly referred to as Nollywood's newest quintessential and bankable leading man. One of the Nigeria's more recent acting discoveries, his break out movie “Flower Girl” has premiered to critical and commercial success in Nigeria, Ghana, the United Kingdom (and) with features at the film festivals in the US and Canada. Blossom's next blockbuster feature film; “Finding Mercy” was one of the most anticipated and successful movies of 2013. Continue... Read more »

Osas and Ebuka cover August issue of Complete Fashion magazine.

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TV personalities Osas Ighodaro & Ebuka Obi-Uchendu cover the August issue of Complete Fashion magazine.

ISIS to Christians in Iraq: convert to Islam or be killed. Obama authorizes US airstrike to save non-muslims trapped on mountains

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In a televised late-night statement from the White House yesterday August 7th, US president Barack Obama said he has authorized US airstrikes in Northern Iraq to defend hundreds of thousands of non-Muslims being hunted down and slaughtered by ISIS. This is coming weeks after American military planes carried out airdrops of humanitarian aid to thousands of Iraqi Yazidis surrounded by ISIS militants and desperately in need of food and water.  ISIS has been ruthlessly hunting and slaughtering members of the ancient Yazidi religion, a faith derived from Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Islam, who ISIS have denounced as devil-worshipers on account of their ancient set of beliefs. Pictured left is an ISIS fighter posing next to the body of Yazidi. Pictured right Yazidi on Mount Sinjar carry the bodies of children killed by ISIS. Continue... Read more »

18 year old househelp kills his boss' 78 year old mother

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The Nigerian Police have arrested an 18 year old boy, Hounvenou Yavine, a national of the Republic of Benin, for slitting the throat of his boss’ mother, Mrs. Mariam Abiola. According to Punch , Yavine was brought into Lagos in April 2014 by his elder sister on the request of late Mrs Abiola's daughter. He was then taken to the Ikeja home of the late 78 year old woman to serve as her househlp as well as an assistant at her alcohol distribution shop. A month after his arrival, her home was demolished by the state government, prompting her to temporarily relocate to her daughter's home at the Ijaiye Low Cost Housing Estate, Pen Cinema Lagos where his primary assignment was to take care of her and also clean her daughter's house. On July 1st , Yavine, who was alone at home with the old woman, slit her throat and left her to die. No one knows why he killed the woman but when asked, the young boy said someone asked him to kill her. Continue... Read

Join PocketMoni and you could hang out with Wana, Eyo & Charles Dallas

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L ast week, users of the revolutionary mobile payments product from eTranzact International PLC , PocketMoni that allows you to send money, receive money and make money via your mobile device were treated to a special party with radio celebrities, Miss Wana Wana, Eyo Henry and Charles Dallas of Inspiration FM. Continue... Read more »

Footballer Taye Taiwo shows off Rolex watch collection

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The footballer shared the pic on his instagram page and thanked God for his blessings..

Photos: See how the world's richest family spend their holiday

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If you have some money, you go to Paris, France for your holiday. If you're rich, you go to Ibiza, Spain for your holiday but if you're the world's richest man, you rent a $5million-a-week super yacht that cost $330million to build.  Bill Gates, worth $76billion, his wife Melinda and their three children Rory, Jennifer and Phoebe are holidaying in a super luxury yacht moored off the coast of Sardinia, Italy. The 436ft yacht called The Serene is owned by Stolichnaya vodka magnate, Yuri Scheffler, and is the world's 9th largest yacht. It has two helicopter landing pads, 12 staterooms, which includes a master suite, one VIP stateroom, seven double cabins and three twin cabins. It has an indoor climbing wall, a dedicated children's playroom, a fully equipped spa and club, three external swimming pools and one indoors, and an underwater viewing room. See photos of the family on board the yacht after the cut Read more »

Henry Abebe, brother of late former First Lady Stella Obasanjo dies

The younger brother of late former First Lady, Mrs Stella Obasanjo, Henry Abebe, has died. He died in the early hours of this morning Friday August 8th at a hospital in Abuja after a battle with Liver Cirrhosis, a source close to the family has revealed. The businessman and one time Executive Director at the Nigerian Ports Authority is survived by aged parents, his wife, Beatrice and children.

Photos: Beverly Osu stuns in new campaign for Abbyke Domina

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The celebrity shoot by Abbyke Domina has kicked off, and former Big Brother Africa Housemate Beverly Osu is the first celebrity to kick start the shoot. According to fashion designer Abbyke Domina, the shoot is called 'The Celebrity Shoot' where she will be shooting Nigerian female celebs every month to celebrate successful African women in our society and also to revive the African culture through fashion in a modern way. See more photos after the cut... Read more »

Deals.vconnect.com: Really One of The Best Deal Sites For You

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The new deals.vconnect.com , an innovation from your own largest local search engine in Nigeria, Vconnect.com, is a fast growing deal site in Nigeria. With it’s beautifully arranged products and services in categories that include: ·          Men: easy access to products that suits men ·          Women: women categorized products and services ·          Lifestyle: best place to shop for your clothes and accessories ·          Home Decor: a place for all household goodies ·          Electronics: deals place for discounted electronics One can easily see and select needed products and services within seconds. Continue. ..  Read more »

Oh dear! Dencia puts NAFDAC boss Dr Paul Orhii on blast

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Whitenicious boss Dencia just wrote a long, brutal epistle on her instagram calling out NAFDAC boss Dr. Paul Orhii, over recent comments he made saying the agency may arrest Dencia over her Whitenicious product. “There is this Cameroonian singer that has been going around with a cream. If I get her, she’ll be arrested” Orhii allegedly said at the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Convention which held on July 22nd in Lagos. Orhii also claimed that Dencia's product causes cancer. Dencia replied him then and threatened to sue for defamation. That was a few weeks ago. Don't know what happened again recently but this morning Dencia came out gun blazing. She posted these pics above. See what she wrote after the cut Read more »

WHO declares Ebola an International Health Emergency

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The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola Epidemic an International Health Emergency, stating that "a coordinated international response is deemed essential to stop and reverse the international spread of Ebola" which h as killed almost a 1000 people in four west African countries. At an emergency meeting today August 8th, the Geneva based UN health agency said the declaration of an international emergency will help in raising the level of vigilance for transmission of the virus. WHO advised countries identified to have been infested by the deadly Ebola virus - Guinea, Nigeria, Sierra Lieone and Liberia - to declare a state of emergency and that there should be no general ban on international travel or trade on these countries. Continue... Read more »

UAC Foods Introduces Gala Chicken Sausage Roll

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UAC Foods Limited (UFL), a joint venture business between UAC of Nigeria Plc. (a leading indigenous conglomerate in Nigeria) and Tiger Brands Limited (a leading South African Foods Company) has introduced Gala Chicken Sausage Roll into the market. Gala Chicken Sausage Roll is a lacerated pastry with pure chicken filling that comes in a beautifully designed wrapper using a combination of green, red and yellow colours. Continue... Read more »

Abacha loot: US to return $480million to Nigeria.

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The U.S has taken control of $480million which is part of money stolen by former military dictator General Sani Abacha, after a court ruling in D.C on Wednesday August 6th. The U.S Department of Justice will now hand over the stolen money to Nigerian government, U.S government spokesman said yesterday. According to court documents, late General Abacha, his son Mohammed Sani Abacha, their associate Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and others embezzled, misappropriated, extorted money from the Nigerian government and stashed them in various banks across the world. Continue... Read more »

North West' new pics set the internet buzzing (photos)

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Kim and Kanye's genes perfectly blended well and are clearly reflected in North's face whose new pictures just set the internet buzzing. She's so beautiful!

Akpororo vs Akpororo Live at The Muson Centre

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Popular Comedian  Akpororo  is set to hold his maiden upcoming event tagged '  Akpororo  vs  Akpororo  Live at the Muson Centre' 100% comic madness.  It's no news that the 'Comic Mad man' is set to host his Debut Comedy Show at the Muson Centre on the 10th of August 2014 . Red Carpet Begins by  5 pm  and the show commences by  6 pm . Tickets cost Regular: N5000, VIP : N10,000 and VVIP table for 8: N300,000. Continue... Read more »

Photos: Meet the contestants for Miss Bum Bum Brazil 2014

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Brazil has unveiled the 27 women contesting in this year's bizarre Miss Bum Bum contest. The contest is basically to find the woman with the best natural butt in Brazil and women actually come out in their hundreds for the contest. And then there's some kind of public online voting after which finalists are selected. The winner goes home with about $25k. See the 2014 contestants after the cut... Read more »

Actress Daniella Okeke shows off hot bikini bod

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She is currently on vacation in Greece...

She still looks great with clothes on. Nicki Minaj releases new pics

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The rapper released these hot new pics yesterday from a recent photo shoot...the body on this woman though. See more pics after the cut... Read more »

K-Adel rleases debut single, Lion Feat. Base One + Pictures

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N igerian teenage rap prodigy,  K-Adel  hits the industry with a refreshing new sound as he rolls out his debut single  ‘Lion’  featuring Yoruba HipHop artist,  BaseOne  and produced by prolific producer, Xblaze. K-Adel ,  born and bred in Lagos, and still in his teens, shows lyrical dexterity beyond his years; the talented Hip-hop Artiste and songwriter brings a refreshing new style to Nigerian Hip-hop infusing international flavour, with local influences. Continue...

Photos: 2face Idibia's brother, Hyacinth and wife welcome son

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2face Idibia's younger brother, Hyacinth Idibia and his wife welcomed a son today. The little angel has since been named Hyacinth Idibia Jnr. Congrats to them.

Military dislodge Boko Haram from Damboa & other villages in Borno

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Special Forces in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign have cleared Delwa, Mustafari, Manga, Wanga and Damboa of terrorists who have been rampaging in the communities, the Nigerian military has annouced. The special operation which began early this week is designed to restore law and order to the area and apprehend all terrorists who have been operating in the locality. The operation which has so far lasted 40 hours has dove-tailed into the mop up phase during which the remnants of insurgents are being cleared from the communities.  The mop up phase will also ascertain the casualties as additional efforts are also been made to ensure the protection of innocent civilians during the operation. Meanwhile, troops are also involved in manoeuvres to apprehend terrorists who have been attacking Gwoza and surrounding localities since  Tuesday  causing the death of many civilians. More details later.

Win N10,000 worth of groceries this month on Supermart.ng

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Supermartng.com , the 3 hour grocery delivery service across Lagos is giving customers the opportunity to win N10,000 worth of groceries.  To win,  1. Buy anything on Supermart .ng; no minimum basket size. Use coupon code Supermarting  to get your delivery fee reduced from N800 to N199.  2. Share how you are spending the 6 hours Supermart .ng saves you from grocery shopping by posting pictures, text or videos on Facebook.com/supermartngr or tweet @ Twitter.com/supermartng using hashtag #supermarting. Continue... Read more »

What is wrong with this CNN pic?

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Oh, CNN! Do you see it?

Photos: Peter and Paul Okoye's younger sister weds

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Mary Okoye, the younger sister of Peter, Paul and Jude Okoye is getting married right now in Asaba to her Nollywood actor beau, Emma Emordi. See more pics after the cut. Congrats to them... Read more »

Dr Sid and Simi Osomo's official white wedding photos.

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Here are the official photos of Dr Sid and Simi Osomo's white wedding which held this past Saturday August 2nd in Lagos. The church wedding service held at Ikoyi Baptist Church, followed by a grand reception at Oriental Hotel. See more photos after the cut... Read more »