A Saudi sheikh has warned women that driving could affect their ovaries and pelvises. Women are currently banned from driving in Saudi Arabia and many have protested against the statute. However, Sheikh Salah al-Luhaydan has warned them that their health could be at risk if they get behind the wheel. Sheikh Salah al-Luhaydan also... Read More
Trace McNutt, a former self professed “Satanic drag queen,” is about to be honored this month with an award from the Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX) because of his dramatic change in lifestyle to a life now dedicated to Christ. The first ever annual Courage Award for Former Homosexuals will be given... Read More
A Louisiana pastor was fatally shot as he preached to a crowd of more than 60 during a revival service Friday night, and a suspect has been arrested, law enforcement officials said. The shooting occurred about 8:20 p.m. Friday at Tabernacle of Praise Worship Center in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Kim Myers... Read More
by Akan Ido The MTN Project Fame music reality TV has ended with Olawale Ojo beaten others to the grand prize. [READ: Kcee and Niniola ‘Limpopo’ with excellence during their MTN Project Fame performance (WATCH)] The show which has been on for several weeks saw many talented singers falling by the way side leaving Ojo,... Read More
by Akan Ido We can’t confirm exactly what movie this is but any Nollywood project with Funke ‘Jenifa’ Akindele acting alongside Nkem ‘Osuofia’ Owoh must be a rib-cracking one. We’d surely be on the lookout for the release of this movie which sees Jenifa and Osuofia going back to school. Please caption the picture while you’re at... Read More
by Akan Ido Former Miss World, Agbani Darego never lacks the poise and grace to carry out exquisite look and the beautiful lady emphasised this today as she shares a photo of herself in a traditional attire. Darego wore a white and blue outfit with delicate embroidery, a cute headgear and a lovely smile to... Read More
Betrayal: Teresa Stone conspired to kill her husband of 19-years, Randy Stone (left) after she dreamed of running away with her pastor lover, who was Randy’s best friend and confidant A new investigation by ABC’s 20/20 has revealed the sheer levels of treachery and betrayal that Stone and Pastor David Love went to in order to not... Read More
In Bogota Colombia’s Buen Pastor prison, age is not an obstacle to a beauty queen crown. Maria Cristina Villareal, 56, was among six women competing on Friday in this year’s pageant for the title of ‘Reina Madre’ or ‘Queen Mother.’ There is a separate category for unmarried women. The 2,222-inmate women’s prison in Colombia’s capital... Read More
Newly crowned Miss World, Megan Young of Philippines, center, with second runner-up Miss France Marine Lorpheline, left, and third runner-up Miss Ghana Carranza Naa Okailey Shooter. Miss Philippines, Megan Young, was crowned Miss World on Saturday amid tight security on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali, where the contest’s final round was moved following protests by... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A Nigerian woman was on Thursday found stabbed to death in her London home. Tolu Kalejaiye, a 44-year old accountant and mother, was found lying lifeless in circumstances that police have found puzzling. Investigations are ongoing into how her assailant could have gained entry into her pricey upscale home. Shortly after her... Read More
A criminal couple who burgled a pensioner’s house and a family caravan while on their honeymoon have been jailed. The pair, from Hartlepool, were caught trying to use stolen cash and cards to pay for their stay in a hotel. They will now spend their first few anniversaries apart after being jailed for a total... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The Eleyele area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital was yesterday the site of a gory scene as a lorry ran into not less than five people and subsequently crushed them. Four of the victims were left critically injured while the last victim, a young lady, was reportedly crushed beyond recognition. According... Read More
She showed, but everyone could tell. A 3-year-old girl arrived at her Harlem day care center Friday reeking of weed and carrying 14 bags of marijuana in her pink Minnie Mouse backpack, cops said. But the girl — the niece of Ramarley Graham, the unarmed teen tragically slain by a cop’s bullet last... Read More
by Adisa Adeleye Many patriotic Nigerians are yet to be convinced that President Jonathan is a statesman and not one of those wily politicians who put party before the nation. They always believe, and perhaps justifiably so, that they owe their eminent positions to the party. The month of September which daily bears news of... Read More
A 14-year-old Kansas boy was charged on Friday with murdering his mother and younger sister by deliberately setting fire to the family home in Hutchinson, authorities said. Sam Vonachen faces two counts of first-degree murder and a charge of aggravated arson in the deaths of his mother and sister, said Reno County District Attorney... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Two pupils in Ondo State have lost their lives as a result of flooding which occurred in Akure, the state capital, following a massive downpour. The rain, which fell heavily for three days caused the overflow which subsequently claimed the lives of Adebori Timilehin (5) and Olugbenga Martins (6). The duo, who... Read More
Have you seen this dummy? Cops in Palm Beach, Fla., are looking for a woman who stole an iPad and then took a series of self-incriminating selfies, apparently unaware that the device’s owner could access them. The victim told reporters that the thief smashed a window and snatched the iPad from her car... Read More
The bloodthirsty terrorists who laid siege to the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya turned the shopping center into a house of horrors, mutilating their victims in gruesome fashion. A doctor told Kenya’s The Star newspaper that Al Shabab militants castrated hostages, gouged out eyes and cut off limbs. And that was just the beginning of... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The list of nominees for the second edition of Nollywood Movie Awards (NMA) have been released by the organisers of the award ceremony which will hold on Saturday, October 21, 2013 at Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Topping the list of nominees this year are O.C Ukeje, Gabriel Afolayan, Funke Akindele, and Imeh Bishop Udoh with two nominations each for... Read More
A California school district accountant stands accused of padding her bra with millions of dollars in school lunch money. Police in Rialto, Calif., allege that Judith Oakes, 48, spent the past seven years embezzling as much as $3 million in student lunch money from the school district, and say they have video of... Read More
Hot or Not? This is the birthday gift ex-BBA housemate, Beverly Osu is dancing ‘Skelewu’ over (LOOK)
by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria’s representative in the just concluded Big Brother Africa The Chase, Beverly Osu just turned 21 yesterday, September 27, 2013. The video vixen received a black leather Giuseppe Zanotti shoes from Shoecity Calabar and was so excited about her present she tweeted about it saying she’s “never gotten a birthday present before.”... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Ego Ogbaro found fame as the wind beneath Lagbaja’s wings. Her sonorous voice and playful nature endeared her to many and soon she struck out on her own. It took some time but her debut album ‘Firsteps’ has placed her ahead of her peers in terms of musical achievement. We sat down... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Comedian Seyi Law, brings out another rib cracking skit titled ‘The Return of Jeezus’ directed by Oluseyi Asurf. The comedy skit features the comedian who plays black Jeezus trying to act out the passion of Jesus Christ. Check out his ordeal during the rehearsal session. Watch video below:
‘I’m not in a relationship’ – Banky W opens up in interview, reacts to Forbes Nigerian artistes list
by Oge Okonkwo The list of Top 10 Nigerian bankable artistes released by Forbes recently generated lots of controversy. R&B singer Banky W was on the list and has managed to stay quiet regarding the list. In a recent interview with the Nigerian Tribune, the singer gave a piece of his mind concerning the list and... Read More
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan will tomorrow host another edition of the Presidential Media Chat by 7pm. This was announced by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity who said the public will also have an opportunity to tweet questions at the president by mentioning the Twitter handle @mediachatng1.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Hip-Hop soul singer, Mary J. Blige, arrived in Lagos, at the Murtala Mohammed International airport, yesterday for the much talked about ‘Sisters with Soul’ concert which went down at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites yesterday night. Read her tweet below: Lagos, Nigeria! I'm on my way! I look forward... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Superstar 2face Idibia shared a photo showing us what he does after a hard day’s job. It’s a photo of him drinking cold sachet water popularly known as ‘pure water’ with a caption which read: “After a hard day’s run, I cool off with some ‘pure’ water…Photo of the day!!” 2-Baba is... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Eight students of a government owned school in the Nyanya area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been left critically injured after one of the buildings within the school premises collapsed. A storey building which was part of the structure of the Government Secondary School, (GSS) fell apart and resulted in... Read More
by Desmond Ovbiagele Well, guilty for the simple reason that the consumers are fully aware that the production quality falls far short of the standard they would ideally like to be publicly associated with watching, but to which, based on sheer entertainment (as opposed to technical) value, they are attracted nonetheless. A few days ago, I... Read More