Nigerian lawyer arraigned for killing man's fowl, breaking 19 eggs

According to a report by NAN, a 38year old lawyer, Hajiya Hamamatu Manu, was today Friday November 7th charged in a Gudu Upper Area Court in the FCT, Abuja, for allegedly killing a man’s fowl and breaking 19 of its eggs.

Manu, who resides at Apo resettlement, Abuja, is charged for mischief. The prosecutor, Insp Emmanuel Edet, told the court that Terhemen Kolum of Zone B, Apo resettlement, Abuja, reported the matter at the Apo Police Station on Nov. 4.

Khloe Kardashian posts sad quote on Lamar Odom's birthday

Yesterday was Khloe Kardashian's ex-husband Lamar Odom's 35th birthday‎ and instead of wishing him a happy birthday, she posted a quote about Closure on her instagram page...awww!

Pic: suspect who defrauded Bureau de Change operators of $18k arrested

Find the EFCC press statement below...

A suspected fraudster, who defrauded a group of Bureau de Change operators of $18,600,290 USD and disappeared after he was granted administrative bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been re-arrested. Alhaji Saidu Hashim was picked up by operatives of the Commission from his hide out in Lagos.
Alhaji Hashim who is the owner of Amjigar Bureau de Change Limited alongside one Ahmed Bashir allegedly defrauded a group of 52 bureaux de change operating under the aegis of Association of Creditors of Amjigar Bureau de Change, of the sum of $18,600,290 (Eighteen Million, Six Hundred Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety Dollars) between August and October 2008.

Palmchat introduces jaw dropping win a car promo for users

Hopping from one bus to the other can be a really stressful business especially in a country like Nigeria. With people waiting on the queue for the next bus headed toward their direction, the chances of surviving the rush are really slim. Since everyone wants to get to work early and return back home early, they give no room to be outshined by the next individual, and so the struggle continues.

British Council Nigeria invites you to our Education UK Exhibition this November!

Join representatives from over 50 UK institutions in Lagos and Abuja to discuss and get first-hand information about the various study options available to you at a variety of UK institutions.

The representatives will be available to provide you with advice and guidance as you plan to take you studies to the next level. British Council Nigeria invites you to its 12th Education UK Exhibition.

Photos from 2face Idibia's father's burial

Yesterday was the wake-keep, today is the burial proper which was done very quietly in Benue state. See photos after the cut...

Mo' Cheddah Covers TW Magazine's November Issue

TW magazine just released it's new Music Issue and gracing the cover is - Mo' Cheddah! Stunning! See more photos after the cut...

Stevie Wonder denies expecting triplets

There were reports a few weeks ago that Stevie Wonder was expecting a set of triplets with his 40yr old girlfriend, Tomeeka Bracy. Turns out that rumor was only one-third correct.

Pic: Borno state governor 'sharing' money to children in his state

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state pictured handing out some Naira notes to children in his state.

Head Gone - Africa’s biggest star studded comedy film set to premiere in November

King of Nigerian comedy Ali Baba, the Grand Master Basorge Tariah Jnr., Pop Icon 2face Idibia, crazy comedian BasketMouth, IK Osakioduwa(OAP & Big Brother Africa Host), Hafeez ‘Saka’ Ayetoro, Zack Orji, Sunday Omobolanle (PapiLuwe), Eniola Badmus, Sound Sultan, Akpororo, Baba Dee, Wale Ojo, Peter Fatomilola, Tunji Shotimirin, Yomi Obileye, Segun Adefila, Yinka Akinlawon, Gbenga Windapo, Sunkanmi Omobolanle amongst others are set to astonish fans with scintillating performances in Nigeria’s biggest star studded comedy film ever.

Bomb blast in Bauchi this morning, many feared dead

A bomb explosion occurred this morning November 7th at a First Bank building located in Azare, Bauchi state. Eye witnesses say the targets were people collecting their salaries. Many people are feared dead. Details later...

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are launching on Friday 14th, and you can pre-order yours today

Be the first to get your hands on an amazing and authentic Apple iPhone 6 or 6 Plus with the iStore’s pre-order system.

The wait is almost over for one of the most anticipated launches in Nigeria – the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will be available at iStore Ikeja Mall in Lagos next Friday, the 14th.

The iStore knows how much everyone wants the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, and to make sure you get your stock on the day, you can pre-order yours here
 

Jay Z buys Ace of Spades Champagne

Rapper and businessman Jay Z has acquired high end champagne, Ace of Spades. In a statement to the media yesterday Wednesday November 5th, Sovereign Brands announced,

Photos: Human Barbie Valeria Lukyanova beaten up by 'haters'

Famous Ukrainian model, Valeria Lukyanova, who calls herself ‘Human Barbie’ was injured on her face after being attacked on Halloween night, Friday October 31st.

Valeria said she was strangled by two strangers near her home in Odessa, Ukraine following a 2-year hate campaign. She said her attackers did not try to rob her but hit her on the head and many times on her jaw.

O ma ga o! World's 2nd strongest man comes out as gay (photos)

The World's Second Strongest man Rob Kearney has come out as gay. In a message he posted on his Facebook page recently, Rob, 25, introduced his boyfriend as his man candy, writing;
"My #mcm goes to this guy, my boyfriend, Joey Aleixo! The past few months have been crazy, but throughout all of this you've given me a reason to smile. So I guess this is me coming out and saying... I'm gay!!".
Oops!!  Rob who came second at the world strongest man competition which held in LA this year told Huffington post he came out of the closet because of his partner. See what he said and more pics of the man after the cut...

Pics: The magnificent IBOM Stadium in Uyo set to launch tomorrow

The beautiful city of Uyo is the perfect setting for the opening of a new chapter in the history of sports in Nigeria. Come tomorrow Nov. 7, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godwin Akpabio, will lead the government and people of Akwa Ibom state in opening the Akwa Ibom International Stadium aptly nicknamed the Nest of Champions. See the amazing photos after the cut...

3.2m Nigerians are HIV positive - National Agency for the Control of Aids

The Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Professor John Idoko, announced that about 3.2 million Nigerians are living with the HIV virus but that about 40% of that number are not aware of their status.

He said this at the 2014 NACA/MDG medical outreach & HIV counselling and testing in Kafanchan, Kaduna State yesterday.

Professor Idoko, who was represented by the acting Director of Programmes Co-ordination Department at NACA, Dr. Priscilla Ibekwe, urged Nigerians to go to hospital and know their HIV status.

EFCC recovers $11billion stolen funds in 11 years

Since the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC came into existence in 2003, a total of 11 billion dollars has been recovered. 

This was disclosed by the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren yesterday. He also said that the commission handled many cases involving advanced fee fraud (419), money laundering, contract scam, internet fraud and has recorded over 100 convictions.

 

The EFCC Spokesman made the comment while speaking at the Forum of Spokespersons of Security and Response Agencies organised by the I-Nigeria Initiative led by Mrs. Ada Apiaffi, in Abuja yesterday, November 5th.

Man kills girlfriend and uploads photos of her body on the internet

33 year old David Kalac strangled his live-in girlfriend 30 year old mother of 4 Amber Lynn Schraw, and posted photos of her body to 4chan. David killed Amber either on Monday night or Tuesday morning at their home in Washington and posted three grisly photos of her lying dead on a bed with what appeared to be strangulation marks on her neck to 4chan on Tuesday afternoon, writing

Some people are mean sha! Lol. You won't believe what this man did to his friend on Facebook

This guy who goes by the name Alhaji Arinze posted this pic of his friend on his page on Facebook and wrote 'RIP, gone too soon". Many of his followers joined him in saying RIP until some mutual friends saw the post and let everyone know that the said man is very much alive. Lol. Turns out Alhaji Arinze is pissed at something the Paul guy did. Read the very hilarious comments after the cut...

Photos: Navy Seal who killed Osama Bin Laden revealed

UK Daily Mail has revealed the identity of the Navy Seal who shot terror chief Osama bin Laden dead in the special force's most famous operation at Abbottobad, in Pakistan, on 2 May 2011. His name is Rob O'Neill, 38, (pictured above), a highly-decorated veteran who quit after 16 yrs service.

O'Neil waived his anonymity recently and agreed to sit down with Fox News later this month to talk about his life and that operation that finally brought some peace to America and its allies.

In an exclusive interview with MailOnline Rob's father, Tom O'Neill, said he's not afraid that his son has gone public "People are asking if we are worried that ISIS will come and get us because Rob is going public. I say I'll paint a big target on my front door and say come and get us.'

Brandnubians NovemberFest sales starts tomorrow

Step out in style every time this ember season with the Brandnubians NovemberFest sales! You don't want to miss out on this one of its kind opportunity as Brandnubians brings loads of new, trendy and exciting outfits from classy and popular brands like Air balance, Sedagatti, Savoy Tailors, Coevals club, Dehavil and, Reneec, Mustard seed, Krafty and so much more.

Photo: Former President Obasanjo ties woman wrapper...lol

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo celebrating silver jubilee with NAWOJIANS (National Association Of Women Journalists) in his house in Abeokuta yesterday Wednesday November 5th.

 Photo credit: Sahara Reporters

Basketmouth and wife celebrate 4th wedding anniversary

Comedian Basketmouth and wife Elsie Okpocha are celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary today November 6th. The couple have been together for over 10 years and have two beautiful children together. Happy Anniversary to them!

Mean while I just came back from Togo went for shopping there!..that's why I haven't been posting here since..because ma sim refused tew work..But I'm Back Now...

Photos: 9ice receives House of Reps Expression Form in Ibadan

Musician turned politician, 9ice, collected his House of Reps Expression Form at APC Secretariat in Yemetu, Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday October 30th, in preparation for the coming 2015 general election. See more photos after the cut...

Are You a Fashion designer? Let’s Market Your Fashion Products To Africa

Are you a fashion designer, wholesaler or retailer of fashion accessories? Do you want to showcase shoes, bags, clothes, necklaces and other fashion accessories? We are putting together an African market beyond the shores of Nigeria. Let us sell you to a bigger market at the “St Eve West African Fashion Week” tagged “Fashion in Savannah” coming up in Lagos on the 13th – 14th of December.

TV personality Stephanie Coker asks: Do Nigerian men prefer braids to weaves?

Beautiful TV personality, Stephanie Coker writes. Read below..

It’s no secret that women in Nigeria spend crazy amounts on weaves, some with the hope of completing their package to find “Mr Right.”
I often rock braids and big twists, and have noticed that I get a different type of attention and compliments from men in comparison to when I wear weaves. This got me thinking, “Do Nigerian men prefer braids to weaves”. Is the preferred hairstyle by our men the cheapest of them all? I asked some guys what they love about braids and these were their responses:

Would you like to study Beyonce and Rihanna as a course in uni?

Come April 2015, students at the University of Texas, Austin ‎will be‎ adding a new course that will focus on Rihanna and Beyonce. This new course,  Beyonce Feminism, Rihanna Womanism, will not be available until Spring 2015, but the University has already released some details about the curriculum.

According to the University, “They will not be simply listening to Beyoncé and Rihanna for fun or even comparing the roles of Beyoncé and Rihanna in popular culture, rather, students will be studying how the lyrics, music videos, and actions of these women express various aspects of black feminism such as violence, economic opportunity, sexuality, standards of beauty, and creative self-expression.”

Another day, another bird turns into woman in Lagos. (see photos)

These photos were sent to LIB  and according to the people who claim they witnessed it, a bird suddenly dropped as it was flying by and it turned into the woman above. When people gathered around her, she allegedly confessed to killing four people this week.

This incident happened at Imulokanle street, Ishaga bus stop off Ebule Egba Ekoro road, Lagos. They say she's been wondering around since she fell and they want the police to come take her out of their area. See more photos after the cut...

The Glow Within; My Simple Life by CharlyBoy

Article written by Charly Boy...Enjoy!

As Charlyboy, I know lots of people will swear that my life is complicated but sorry, not quite. The truth is that as Charles Oputa, my life is very ordinary and a bit boring because I choose "simple" happy life. Thank God I don't live as Charlyboy in my house. I have nothing to prove to my family, except to love, protect and fend for them. That alone is a full time job, free mejare.

Nigeria's Ambassador to UN loses husband

Prof. Joy Ogwu is Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN. Her husband, Dr Aloysius Ogwu has passed on.

A statement issued by the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, New York, on Thursday said he died on Monday in New York, aged 77. He was a surgeon and retired as Chief Consultant Surgeon at the Military Hospital, Ikoyi, Lagos.

He is survived by his wife; Joy, five children, grand-children, sisters and brothers.

Emergency response in Lagos..is it still working? Photo

That's not a dead man so it's not a graphic pic. Apparently he was knocked down by hit and run car at 10pm yesterday Friday October 31st. The person who took the photo said for two hours, the man was breathing, that they called 767 and 112, but all they got was that emergency response were on their way. But he said until he left the scene around midnight, the emergency response team hadn't shown up, and there was no traffic at this time as the road was free.

Bukina Faso President resigns following riot, military takes over

The President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Campaore has resigned from office following yesterday's massive protest by people who were opposed to the elongation of his 27 years tenure. In a statement released today, Campaore said his seat was vacant and urged his people to conduct an election in the next 90 days.

"Yes, I slept with a married man" - Taqoya talks affair with Mathew Knowles

Matthew Knowles other baby mama, former lingerie model Taqoya Brancomb sat down with Inside Edition recently and opened up about her affair with Mathew Knowles where she readily admitted to sleeping with Matthew while he was married to Beyonce's mum, Tina Knowles.
"Yes, I slept with a married man and it was the wrong thing to do, but I have a beautiful daughter who came out of the situation.”
Taqoya said Mathew treated her like 'the love of his life' until she got pregnant...and also claims he lied to her about having a vasectomy and has made it very clear he wants nothing to do with her or their daughter, 4 year old model and actress, Koi Knowles (pictured right). Continue...

Meet 2face Idibia & Wizkid @ The Bank Abuja tomorrow

The legendary 2Face Idibia and Wizkid brought together to make this Hennessy Artistry at one of the most outstanding clubs ever, The Bank Abuja this  Saturday November 1st, a diamond crested one, right immediately after his Triple Threat Tour gig also on the same day at The Congress Hall Transcorp Hilton. Abuja is coming super alive this weekend. Be there!..

Photos: Frightening moment Great White Shark trails surfer back to shore

The scary moment a Great White shark trailed surfer Andy Johnston back to shore was captured on camera and only released yesterday, weeks after the incident happened. According to reports, Andy and his friends were surfing at West Beach near Esperance, south-east of Perth Australia, on Sept. 21 when people ashore spotted the shark trailing the surfer. They all started shouting, some honking their car horns to warn Andy, who paddled immediately to escape the shark. The dramatic moments was captured by Frits De Bruyn, who was on holiday in the city.

Letter to a hit-and-run driver. RIP Joseph Aidanemhen

A letter written to a hit-and-run driver by the brother of late Joseph Aidanemhen. So sad! Read below

I thought I should take a moment to let you know a little about the 'rising star' you brought to an abrupt end on Monday 27th October, 2014 at 1T4 junction, Ihumundumu road, Ekpoma. His names were Joseph Ighodalo Aidanemhen. He only just turned 20 earlier this year, and also just got admitted to study English at Ambrose Alli University weeks ago. He was the pride of everyone in my family, as he was the last-born thereof. Joseph was an intelligent, ambitious, confident and loving brother, who doubles as a son.

Photos: Nnamdi Azikiwe Uni students design formular student race car

Five final year students of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have designed and fabricated a formula student race car as a passing out project. Yep, they did.The students are Okoyenta Augustus, Okeke Chukwuebuka, Ezeani Chikeluba‎, Ofoegbu Kenechukwu, and Igbokwe Ebenezer. (all pictured above). Continue to see more photos...

EFCC arraigns UNIBEN undergraduate over $12,000 internet scam

Find the EFCC press statement below...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, October 30, 2014 arraigned an undergraduate of the University of Benin, Kenneth Rukewe Ebule before Justice E. F Ikponmwen of an Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin- City on a 6- count charge bordering on forgery, obtaining money by false pretence and possession of fraudulent documents.The accused person allegedly duped Sabine Albert, a German, of the sum of $12, 088, 75 through fraudulent claims.
Rukewe, 30, a final year student of Computer and Statistics at the University of Benin, was arrested by officials of a new generation bank on May 28, 2014 in Benin City and handed over to the EFCC for further investigation.

Troubles started for him when Albert alleged that within two months after he had internet contact with him, Rukewe fraudulently obtained the sum of $12,088,75 (Twelve Thousand Eighty Eight Dollars and Seventy Five Cents) from him.

Nollywood twins, Tracy & Treasure celebrate birthday with friends

Nollywood twin divas, Tracy and Treasure Daniels, also known as Golden Girlz, celebrated their birthday recently with friends at Elias Lounge in VI. See more photos after the cut...