Nigeria.........A show Of Shame - Deola Philips

Tambuwal blasts police, says he’s ready for arrest

The Speaker of House of the House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, on Saturday asked the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba, to invite him for questioning and possible arrest if found to have fallen fowl of the law.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Buy $20 Million Dream Home Near Kris Jenner!

                          

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have finally found a place to call home!

E! News has exclusively learned that the couple just opened escrow on a stunning $20 million mansion located in the same neighborhood as Kris Jenner's family home.

Nigerians Should Pray For Me…….Julius Agwu Begs

As 2015, the year for another election in Nigeria is draws near; celebrities are beginning to declare their interest in politics.

Liberia president declares state of emergency over Ebola outbreak

Monrovia (AFP) - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf overnight Wednesday declared a state of emergency in Liberia due to the deadly Ebola outbreak, warning that extraordinary measures are needed "for the very survival of our state".

Benin waiting for test results on two possible Ebola cases

Cotonou (AFP) - Benin said Thursday that it has placed two patients with Ebola-like symptoms in isolation and was waiting for test results to establish if the pair were infected with the deadly tropical disease.

Deputy chief of staff at the health ministry, Moufalilou Aboubakar, told journalists that the two patients were being treated as suspected cases of Ebola and that blood samples had been sent to foreign labs for conclusive results.

Liberia apologises to Nigeria over Ebola spread

The Liberian Government on Thursday apologised to Nigeria over the importation of the deadly Ebola Virus by a Liberian-born American, Patrick Sawyer.

Sawyer arrived Lagos on July 20 from Lome but died five days after he was admitted into a hospital in Obalende when he showed Ebola virus symptons.

Fashola cancels new LASU fees, restores N25, 000 tuition

The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday bowed to pressure from academic unions and students of Lagos State University, Ojo, by reversing the increase in school fees.

Fashola, who made the announcement at LASU’s convocation in Ojo, Lagos, ordered the fees to be reversed to N25, 000.

Kaduna Twin Blast: Female bomber arrested

A female suspected to be a member of the Boko Haram  was arrested after the fatal Kaduna bomb blast that left many dead. The lady was suspected to have allegedly masterminded the two explosions that rocked the city of Kaduna.

Wreckage of missing Algerian airliner 'found in Mali'

Ouagadougou (AFP) - The wreckage of an Air Algerie plane missing since early Thursday with 116 people on board has been found in Mali near the Burkina Faso border, an army coordinator in Ouagadougou said.

"We have found the Algerian plane. The wreck has been located ... 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of the Burkina Faso border" in the Malian region of Gossi, said General Gilbert Diendiere of the Burkina Faso army.

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.

Chris Brown Sues Basket Ball Player For Extortion

Chris Brown is in an unusual position in court -- on the OFFENSIVE -- claiming a guy on a basketball court tried extorting the singer ... threatening to tell cops Brown started a fight unless he coughed up a ton of money.

Rare "Mono Mono" Twins Were Born and Immediately Held Hands With Each Other

Here's a story that should make you aww (because it's Monday and an aww starts the week off right): A rare set of identical twin girls was born over the weekend and immediately held hands for their first picture.

Open secret: HOW Osama bin Laden sponsored B’Haram – US Report reveals

The violent sect, Boko Haram and other groups in northern Nigeria received $3m from Osama bin Laden in 2002, according to a report by some United States intelligence analysts.

Chibok girls: US involvement not combative, says Envoy

The United States Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, Ambassador Sarah Sewall, has clarified the level of involvement of American personnel in the rescue of the abducted girls. She said the intervention would not be combative.

Nigeria kidnapped schoolgirls: Michelle Obama condemns abduction in Mother's Day presidential address

     

The American First Lady Michelle Obama has condemned the kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria as an "unconscionable act" led by a group of men "attempting to snuff out the aspirations of young girls".

Dilemma: Ice Prince booked to perform at his ex's wedding

Nigerian music star Ice Prince, born Panshak Zamani, has been booked to perform at a wedding but this is not just another business deal; there is more than that.

Don't break up - Celebrities beg P-Square

Celebrities and fans of the Nigerian singing duo, Peter and PaulOkoye, P-Square, have appealed to them to reconcile whatever differences they might have and shelve their planned break-up.

Don't cry when I die - Basketmouth

Africa's all-time best comedian, Basket Mouth, last Sat­urday got the over two thousand comedy lovers at the Con­ference Centre reeling with uncontrollable laughter when he described how his funeral should be organized when he dies "in the distant future."

Exclusive: Nigeria favors local firms in $40 billion oil contract awards

Nigeria has awarded most of its long-term oil contracts worth an estimated $40 billion a year to local companies, according to a confidential list seen by Reuters, meaning global traders need to partner with them to access crude from Africa's top producer.

Gunmen sack Taraba village, kill 25

The orgy of violence in the Northern part of the country continued on Monday night with gunmen setting the entire village of Andoyaku in the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State ablaze.

B’Haram kills two APC leaders in Borno.................No Child's Play

Two Borno State politicians have been killed by suspected members of the outlawed Boko Haram sect in an highway ambush in the troubled state.

Gunmen sack Taraba village, kill 25

The orgy of violence in the Northern part of the country continued on Monday night with gunmen setting the entire village of Andoyaku in the Wukari Local GovernmentArea of Taraba State ablaze.

Security officials prevent jobless graduate from committing suicide

An unemployed engineering graduate of Ekiti State University, Mr. Sunday Omotayo, was on Wednesday prevented from committing suicide by the police and prison officials.

Femi Kuti Tells Jonathan......Apologise Or Forget Honouring Fela

Femi Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, says the family will not accept any centenary award in his honour.

Ibinabo Fiberesima bags presidential appointment

It has just been gathered that President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Ibinabo Fiberesima as member of the board of National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC

Michael Adebolajo bags life Sentence For Killing A British Army

Michael Adebolajo, 29, was handed a full life sentence on Wednesday, while Michael Adebowale, 22, his accomplice, received a minimum term of 45 years.

The defendants were found guilty of Rigby’s murder on December 19, but their sentencing was delayed because the judge wanted to wait for clarification about Britain’s position on life sentences.

Sanusi drags Jonathan to court over suspension

The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi, has dragged President Goodluck Jonathan before an Abuja Federal High Court in a suit he filed to challenge his suspension from office.