Don Jazzy gets on the ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge (WATCH)

This is how Ebola infected patients survived the virus (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju A nurse was recently reported to have survived the Ebola virus disease, and many have begun to wonder how she was able to get through the life threatening impact of the deadly Ebola virus. The nurse has been discharged from the isolation centre at the Mainland Hospital in Lagos, while reports say that some more... Read More

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#Ebola outbreak: Human rights boss is very angry with the NBA

by Aubuike Azikiwe The Chairman of National Human rights commission, Dr Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has implored the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to defer its Annual Conference which is scheduled to hold in Owerri, Imo State, between 24-29 August because of the presence of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria. Odinkalu released a statement... Read More

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ALL THE PHOTOS: See the cover shoot for Seyi Shay on Y! Africa + even more photos

by Kolapo Olapoju It’s her way or the high way! Singer, Seyi Shay was unveiled last week as the cover star on the new edition of Y! Africa, in a double cover including Tanzanian millionaire investor, Meck Khalfan. In the interview, Seyi speaks about the road less travelled, her career since she returned... Read More

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12th case of Ebola confirmed in Nigeria [DETAILS]

by Olorunwa Lawal Nigeria now has 12 confirmed cases of the Ebola virus, up from 10 at last week’s count, the health ministry said on Monday. Of the twelve cases, five have almost fully recovered. The Health Ministry added in a statement, that 189 people in Lagos and six others in the southeastern city of... Read More

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Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke has a new side-hustle! [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Every week, we seem to always have something to report on Nollywood’s bad boy! Actor, Jim Iyke says he is going into the water-producing business. He disclosed this on his Instagram page, where he revealed that himself and a partner, are the brains behind the project, ‘Burgeon Water’. He added the... Read More

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Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal set to defect to APC [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the Speaker of the house of representatives, is reportedly set to jump ship from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and hop aboard the train of All Progressives Congress in the coming weeks. According to sources, his defection is to prepare him for the 2015 presidential election as... Read More

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Oh wow: Tinsel’s Osas Ighodaro & Gbenro Ajibade are engaged (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju These two have been an item for some time, but have somehow, managed to keep it away from the public glare. The budding actors got engaged after Gbenro proposed to Osas in New York beside the Statute of Liberty. The elated hunk shared the news on his Instagram handle with some... Read More

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First photos! Kate Henshaw, Tiwa Savage, 2face Idibia, Banky W, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, others step out for Dj Jimmy Jatt’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

by Kolapo Olapoju Cool DJ JimmyJatt was the cynosure of all eyes as friends and family gathered to celebrate him during the launch of his album “The Industry” which held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. The album “The Industry” is a reflection of DJ Jimmy Jatt’s career so far. The black-tie dinner... Read More

Adamawa gubernatorial election: Gen. Buba Marwa throws his hat in the ring [DETAILS]

by Azubuike Azikiwe Over the weekend, Gen. Buba Marwa (retd) joined the Adamawa state gubernatorial race by picking the nomination form of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to run as the party’s flag-bearer. Marwa, who is a former Military of Administrator of Lagos State is reportedly the favourite to emerge as the preferred candidate... Read More

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Ebola is from the pit of hell! T.B Joshua blames Satan for the virus [DETAILS]

by Olorunwa Lawal Nigerian Prophet, T.B. Joshua, of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) declared in his church service on Sunday 17 August, that the killer disease Ebola currently ravaging West Africa is from ‘the pit of hell. According to Joshua, who led his congregation in prayer for the nations and individuals affected, time... Read More

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You’ve seen i-phone and i-pad! We bet you’ve never seen i-jeans (LOOK)

by Azubuike Azikiwe If you’ve been wondering if ‘Apple’ was ever gonna diversify into fashion, it may have happened already! Sitting in church, trying to listen to the words of the Pastor, as inspired by the good Lord and we’re asked to stand up for prayers. And lo and behold, there came i-jeans. Get your pair... Read More

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First Photos: YNaija Associate Editor, Isime Esene weds his sweetheart, Mayowa Salami (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju On Saturday, 16 August, editor of YNaija, Isime Esene got married to the love of his life, Mayowa Salami. The 3 in 1 wedding ceremony took place at the bride’s hometown, Abeokuta, Ogun state. Here are the first photos of the couple from the event. [slideshow_deploy id=’296581′] More to follow….. Photos: Bayo Omoboriowo... Read More

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Entry Denied: Dubai refuse to allow this WEIRDO into their country (PHOTOS, TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju The man with the most piercings in the world was barred from entering Dubai because the Emirates immigration thought he had black magic. The incident happened on Friday, 15 August, and the 53-year-old German, Rudolf Buchlolz, shared his frustration on micro-blogging platform, Twitter. In 2012, the Guinness Book of Record... Read More

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Is President Jonathan staring at Omoni Oboli’s cleavage? (LOOK, READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju All this cleavage you’re showing, there is God oh! He’s looking, but we are not exactly sure what he’s looking at. President Goodluck Jonathan must have done a double take when Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli wore this audacious outfit to the private screening of her new flick, ‘Being Mrs Elliot’ at... Read More

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#Ebola: Fire on the Mountain! 17 Ebola suspects escape quarantine [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Things have gotten out of hand in West Point community in Monrovia, as seventeen suspected and some confirmed Ebola patients escaped an isolation center late in the evening of Saturday, 16 August. Sam Tarplah, a nurse who is in charge of an isolation center told FrontPageAfrica that it all started when... Read More

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People used to look down on me: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde says it wasn’t always Eldorado (READ)

by Azubuike Azikiwe Its hard to find anyone who’d look down on her at this stage of her career! Apparently, it wasn’t always ‘accolades and adulation’, for Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, one of Nigeria’s most influential actors. There were those times when she didn’t get her due respect. In an interview with ‘The Sun’, the actress and mother... Read More

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Tonto Dikeh is hooked on pills! But she says you should not be like her (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Does this fall under the category of ‘too-much-information? Maybe, maybe not! Actress, Tonto Dikeh says she is too lazy to work out, hence she takes pills to stay in shape. She revealed this while writing on her page on photo-blogging platform, Instagram, where she also shared a photo of a meal of... Read More

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Has new movie-project thrown Saidi Balogun knee-deep in debt? [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Oh Piracy! Why have you bitten Saidi Balogun in the behind? Saidi Balogun is allegedly licking his wounds over the pirated release of his new flick, ‘You and I’. The actor/movie producer, reportedly said he borrowed millions to fund the movie, which has now suffered a recurring menace of the Nigerian movie... Read More

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Do not negotiate with Boko Haram! Babangida tells FG it’s not an option (WATCH)

by Azubuike Azikiwe General Ibrahim Babangida, a former Military head of the Nigerian state, has advised the Federal government against negotiating with the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. During an interactive session with journalists at his house in Minna, Niger state on Saturday, 16 August, IBB said the menace of insurgency would soon pass away... Read More

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#Ebola: First person survives the virus in Nigeria [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Health Minister, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, says the first Nigerian who got infected with the Ebola virus disease has been released from quarantine. While addressing journalists, Chukwu said the patient, whose identity has not been revealed, was asked to go home after all the necessary medical examinations were carried out. He said, “The... Read More

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#Ebola bottle night: This church has the answers to the deadly virus (LOOK, READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Things like this tend to serve as justification for Patrick Sawyer’s desperate attempt to come to Nigeria! You gotta admire and at the same time be bemused by Nigerians’ approach to religion and faith. ‘Divine Power Pentecostal Chapel’ says you should come for its ‘bottle night’ revival/deliverance service where the Ebola virus... Read More

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Does love Fluctuate? – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

Love, the golden word that binds all and heals all. Love, just a bit of it would make the world a better place. Love, that sweet poison which makes us do crazy meaningless things. Ever seen a full grown man breakdown in public and shed oceans of tears, uncontrollably, without shame, bereft of remorse.... Read More

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Orgies! Prostitution! Adultery! Nollywood Producer spills dirt on the Industry (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Producer of ‘Lekki Wives’ and Two Brides and a Baby’, Blessing Effiom Egbe says Nollywood is the present day Sodom and Gomorrah. She recently went on Twitter to dish out a lotta dirt about the industry and happenings amongst some of Nigeria’s film practitioners. On Friday, 15 August, she tweeted, “Acting... Read More

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Ebola, bringer of pain and despair: The Liberian experience (PHOTOS)

by Azubuike Azikiwe Ebola came, and gloom reigned across several West African nations! Of all these countries, Liberia is the most affected with a death toll of 413 people, and counting. American Photographer, John Moore went to the city of Monrovia to take snap shots of the dejected and pitiable state of those affected by the... Read More

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We really never Hespererit: Basketmouth has a ‘love child’ with another woman (DETAILS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Well, there had been whispers, but no confirmation until now, and from none other than the horse’s mouth. Ace comedian, Basketmouth has revealed that he had a child with another woman before he got married to his wife, Elsie Okpocha, whom he has two kids with. In an interview with blogger, Linda... Read More

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Otedola’s daughter, ‘DJ Cuppy’, talks about her relationship with Ice Prince (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju DJ Cuppy is gradually becoming a major celebrity in the Nigerian music scene and several male celebs are being linked with her on a daily basis. One of the entertainers she’s been recently linked with is Chocolate city rapper, Ice Prince Zamani. In a recent Interview with Vanguard, she revealed the true... Read More

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Could you pull this stunt like Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg? (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju Ever tried sticking your head into a bucket of ice? Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg posted a video where he poured a bucket of ice on his head. He revealed that is was a challenge from New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie. Watch: Post by Mark Zuckerberg.

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Bovi is Mr President, ‘Oga Jona’ in new video skit (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju Bovi is one comedian with a natural rib-cracking ability! To promote his new show, ‘Bovi Man On Fire’, the funny comic has released a new skit, where he takes the character of President Jonathan. Watch and laugh!

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