R. Kelly Speaks On His Child Coming Out As Transgender

R&B superstar R. Kelly made his first public comments about his 13-year-old child Jay, who came out as transgender earlier this month on social media

Speaking to Chicago radio station WGCI, Kelly said, “You don’t really want to open it up by saying my daughter is becoming my son.”

Kim Kardashian Is Blond Again—Check Out Her Latest Hairstyle

 

A new day, a new 'do!

Kim Kardashian's latest selfies show the E! reality star sporting some seriously lighter locks.

In one image, the 33-year old is posing alongside famed stylist Carlyne Cerf De Dudzeele showing off her new blond hairstyle.

Bomb blast in Nigeria capital kills 21, wounds 17

Lagos (AFP) - A bomb exploded in a crowded shopping centre in Nigeria's capital Abuja on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people in a city already gripped by fear after a series of deadly attacks by Boko Haram Islamists, police and the government said.

Four dead as explosion rocks Apapa in Lagos

Two explosions occurred in Apapa, Lagos on Wednesday night, with sources claiming that five persons died while many were injured.

Sources told our correspondent that the explosions occurred almost at the same time, with the first at the entrance to the Folawiyo tank farm and the other inside the facility.

752 Nigerians in UK prisons – Confab committee

Delegates at the national conference were told on Tuesday that there were more than 752 Nigerians languishing in British jails.

Apart from this, they were also informed that about 700 Nigerians are also currently serving various jail terms in China; 500 in India and 96 in Indonesia out of which 23 had been on death row.

The Committee on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Matters, headed by a former Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, stated this in its report, which was presented to the conference.

The committee stated this while discussing on whether Nigerians prisoners serving outside the country could be repatriated home to complete their jail terms.

Celebs Plan Grand Burial For Kefee, Committee Constituted

A committee has been constituted to ensure a befitting burial is held for late Nigerian gospel singer, Kefee Obareki. This was done on Monday at a meeting called by another top gospel act, Sammie Okposo.

The meeting was held in Surulere, Lagos and over 100 members of the Nigerian entertainment industry were reportedly at the gathering.

Tonto Dikeh talks upcoming album, signing with D'banj's DB Records

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is gearing up to release her first album.

The 29-year-old actress told Hip TV recently that the album may shock most of her fans, "I don't think my fans are expecting exactly what I am about to give to them but yes, there will be an album," she said.

Miss Universe Ghana 2014 To Hold 2nd Auditions

After successfully selecting 6 of its expected 10 to 15 finalist last Friday June 20th, the Miss Universe Ghana team is making a call to young, intelligent and confident Ghanaian women between the ages of 18-27 to once again come out and audition for free to be the next Miss Universe Ghana.

Assemblies Of God Church: N150 Million Looted Within 6 Weeks—Rev Paul Emeka Cries Out

The embattled General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Rev Prof Paul Emeka had alleged that over N150 million naira was looted by the Rev Chidi Okoroafor led illegal executives just within six weeks of his purported suspension and that by now it is clocking close to half a billion naira.

UI expels 78 students for poor performance

Authorities of the University of Ibadan have asked 78 students of the school to withdraw from the institution based on poor academic performance.

Why I buried ex-customs official, daughter alive ─ suspect

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday paraded a 64-year-old native doctor, Alhaji Olatunji Azeez, who confessed to have killed a retired customs officer, Mrs. Angela Kerry, and her 10-year-old adopted daughter, Obiagulum, on May 10, 2014.

486 Boko Haram suspects arrested in Abia

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There was heightened fear in parts of the South-East on Monday as news spread that hundreds of persons suspected to be Boko Haram members were arrested in Abia State.

The suspects, including eight women, were said to have been arrested along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway by soldiers attached to the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, Asa in the Ukwa West Local Government Area on Sunday.

2014 World Cup : EX-Super Eagles Star, Jay Jay Okocha faults Keshi's Tactics

Former internationals Austin Okocha and Patrick Pascal said Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi got his tactics wrong in Monday’s Brazil 2014 World Cup Group F clash against Iran.

Keshi’s 4-3-3 formation failed to break down the highly-organised and disciplined Iranian defence.

I Never Insulted Timaya Over Kefee's Death---K Solo Yells

 A popular Nigerian producer, Solomon Oyeniyi, better known as K-Solo, has expressed his displeasure over the way some set of people enjoy creating problems between people, which may result to an unhealthy rivalry.

Brady Bunch's Alice, Ann B. Davis, Dead at 88

                      

Ann B. Davis, who was best known for her role as Alice on The Brady Bunch has passed away at the age of 88.

E! News can confirm that the actress fell and hit her head at her home yesterday and died in a hospital early this morning.

I Will Marry In 5 Years Time—Ice Prince

Ice Prince Zamani, a Nigerian Hip-hop artiste has disclosed that he is not yet ready for marriage as he has a lot of things to still achieve before settling down with a woman.

The Chocolate City artiste stated that he needs to make more money and possibly build a house in Banana Island area of Lagos before taking a woman home.

Mo Abudu Honoured With Honoris Causa Award At The 2014 Convocation Ceremony Of Babcock University

One of the leading private universities in Nigeria, Babcock University, honours Mo Abudu as Doctor of Humane Letters, Honouris Causa.

This award according to the President/Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof J.A Kayode Makinde is to celebrate those who have inspired the young generation in diverse ways.

Nollywood Actress, Tamara Eteimo Laments Poor Judicial System

                    

Bayelsa State-born actress, Tamara Eteimo, has voiced her opinion on the poor state of the judicial system, especially in Nigeria, which she feels is ineffective.

Nigeria's Boko Haram insurgency thwarting UN war on polio

Nigeria is closer than ever before to stopping transmission of theparalyzing childhood disease of polio, but world health experts suggest that the Boko Haram insurgency in the north could jeopardize the eradication effort in one of the last countries where the disease prevails.

Bombing At Nigeria Football Pitch 'Kills 40'

The explosion in the town of Mubi, Adamawa state, appeared to target fans walking across the field and heading home after watching a local match, according to AFP.

It was not immediately clear if players were among the casualties, but a police officer and a nurse said it was thought most of the victims were supporters.

Disowned by APC, ex-Minister and Controversial Politician Fani-Kayode rejoins PDP

Hours after the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, disowned him, Femi Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister, has announced his return to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which he left a year ago.