No End In Sight To Government Shutdown After 'Unproductive' White House Meeting

Washington (CNN) -- After weeks of talking past each other, congressional leaders and President Barack Obama talked to each other Wednesday evening -- only to emerge evidently no closer to a deal to halt the government's budget stalemate.

2013 Nollywood Awards: Nominees List Released

The full nominations list for the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards has been released. The finale will take place in November in Asaba, Delta. Veteran actors Pete Edochie and Lanre Hassan will be honoured at this year’s ceremony. See the full list below;

2013 Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) Nominations List

Best Actor in a Leading Role in an English Movie
Blossom Chukwujekwu – Finding Mercy
Seun Akindele – On Bended Knees
Bayo Alawiye – Dark Secret
OC Ukeje – Alan Poza
Funsho Adeolu – Cobweb

Genevieve responds to pregnancy rumors with subtle message

The last couple of weeks were all hyped with the news that Ms Nnaji may just be carrying the seed of the womb.

It all began when Genny had an outfit that seemingly portrayed her tummy protruding forwards and the presumption that she may be pregnant suddenly became a topic of discussion. But Genevieve seems to have just laughed off the rumor with a very subtle yet effective response to it:

BREAKING NEWS : MICHAEL JACKSON's DEATH TRIAL - JACKSON FAMILY LOSES

The Jackson family just LOST their bid to hold AEG Live accountable for Michael Jackson's death.

The jury ruled AEG Live did hire Conrad Murray. That's huge. The jury then ruled Conrad Murray was NOT unfit or incompetent to treat MJ. Katherine and the kids lose.

Twitter to make IPO Filing Public This Week

(Reuters)

Twitter Inc plans to make its IPO filing public this week, news website Quartz reported on Sunday, citing a person familiar with the social media network's plan.

Twitter, which is expected to be valued at up to $15 billion, filed with U.S. regulators on September 12 to go public, but did so confidentially and without providing a timeline under a process available to emerging growth companies.

National conference: We’re not afraid of Nigeria’s break-up – Northern elders • National Assembly backs Jonathan

Prof. Ango Abdullahi

The Northern Elders Forum has said the North is not afraid of the break-up of Nigeria if its citizens vote for it at the end of any conference.

Ajegunle Forum unveils its Official Website October 9th, 2013

Ajegunle, the jungle city as popularly called will be gathering all AJ-born home and abroad this October for the official presentation of the AJ City website.

The city is one of the oldest popular cities in Lagos with over 2million residents.

The history of Lagos can never be well said without mentioning the ups and downs of AJ. Also, the football and musical history of Nigeria will never be concluded without Ajegunle as the pioneer city where football and music got its lime light from.

Some of these artistes to mention but few the likes of Daddy Showkey (Ghetto Soldier), Daddy Fresh, Baba Fryo, Marvelous Benji, African China, The Danfo Drivers, Oritse Femi, Fletter man, Ada Ameh(Nollywood Actress), and to mention few of the footballers, the likes of Emmanuel Amuneke, Bobo Edom, Jonathan Akpoboreire, Taribo West, Samson Siasia, Ebitimi Collins,Thomas Abega, Gabriel Okolosi, Babajide Oguntuwase, Omoefe, Othuke Okinedo, Chris Edem(Anigala), Ajibade Babalade, Albert Eke all did the city proud and set a road-map of success for the growing lads and girls which has become the city's hallmark.

Infact, i will not forget the days of BALOGUN WORLD CUP in Saint Mary's play ground organised by Orobosa Oyaghiro.

I feel delighted to be associated with these young men and women.

Come on that day and show your support..!

..........from grass to Grace

News Flash: President Obama invites Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, to discuss need to re-open government, raise debt limit

Still In The Attitude Of Celebration

Congratulations my Naija people. GOD Bless Nigeria !!!!!!

RIHANNA - Attemped Burglary Suspects Caught On Tape

Rihanna's string of bad luck with homes continues -- someone tried to break into her Pacific Palisades mansion over the weekend ... TMZ has learned.

While Rihanna gallivanted around Australia half-naked ... someone drove up her private road onto her $12 million property, walked to the backyard and threw a chair through a sliding glass door ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

PHOTO - Sulaiman Alao Malaika Celebrates 40th Birthday In Maryland, US

From Left: Alhaji Sule Alao, Oriyomi Yaqub & 9ice

It was a large turnout of crowd on the 28th of September, 2013 at the 40th birthday ceremony of the fuji star, Alhaji Sulaiman Alao A.K.A Malaika in Maryland, US.

The event was hosted by Fatia Promotions in Maryland under the management of Wale Bounce.

Congratulations!!!

United Nations, United States, others ask Jonathan to arrest terrorists

As Nigeria marks its 53rd Independence anniversary, the United Nations, United States of America and others in their message to Nigeria have asked President Goodluck Jonathan to arrest violent elements in the country, especially members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, Empowered Newswire reports.

Kim Kardashian Flashed Major Cleavage...... Stuns Paris

Is this too much? New mom Kim Kardashian flashed some major cleavage while posing alongside Givenchy's creative director Riccardo Tisci during the Mademoiselle C cocktail party in Paris, France on October 1.

Britney Spears Debuts 'Work B**ch' Video

Just days after releasing a salacious teaser, Britney Spears has dropped her sexy Work B**ch music video, featuring the 32-year-old diva back at it on the dance floor.

This club banger, produced by Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am, quickly gained over one million views back when just the song was released on VEVO this past month. As for the video itself, it's already garnered over 670,000 views in under 24 hours and counting. Will it break Miley Cyrus'Wrecking Ball record?

"I am truly overwhelmed and so grateful for all of your support," Britney tweeted at the time of the song's release. "The Britney Army is amazing. I may have teared up a little."

Following the release of the track's sexy video, the pop princess tweeted:

Tweets

Britney Spears @britneyspears 

Overwhelmed with all the love, my goodness! Big kiss to all of u & Mr Ben Mor!!! Xxoo #WORKBxxCHVideo

about 9 hours ago 

Britney Spears @britneyspears 

Followed you :) RT @loucavalcante @britneyspears #WORKBxxCHVideo#FollowMe PRINCESS!! I love you, please, notice me here! ♥

about 9 hours ago 

Presidency: North should wait till 2019, says Babatope

A former Minister of Transportation, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, has backed Jonathan’s 2015 bid, asking the North to wait until 2019 for their turn.

Also, a former governor of the old Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has said President Jonathan is a tool in the hands of God to implement God’s designs for Nigeria.