by Oge Okonkwo Model and beauty blogger, Sarah Ofili shared a photo of her with a blond weave right after she made it in the salon, we can also spot Nollywood diva, Genevieve Nnaji getting her hair done by the stylists. Ms. Ofili is really rocking the blond look we must say.
Former president George H.W. Bush’s office mistakenly announced the death of Nelson Mandela on Sunday morning. “The 41 statement sent this morning was the result of my mis-reading the header on the WaPo news flash. Stupid mistake by me. Apologies to all.” Bush’s spokesman, Jim McGrath, tweeted Sunday morning. The statement read: “Barbara and I... Read More
She’s the Queen Bey for a reason. After a gruelling week, which included filming her latest music video in Brooklyn, New York, Beyoncé Knowles is hustling once again. The 31-year-old Bow Down singer slipped back into diva mode to perform at the 2nd Annual Budweiser Made In America Music Festival in Philadelphia on Saturday. Busting... Read More
A lunch lady has been arrested after allegedly having sex with a teenage boy at a house party while others watched. Tonya Harris, 34, was taken into custody last week after allegedly throwing a party and providing alcohol for minors. The school employee is accused of sexual assault on a minor after having sex with... Read More
by Isi Esene Big Brother housemate, Beverly Osu was on the popular TV show Rubbin’ Minds today with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as host. Osu who, while in the BBA house said she used to be in an abusive relationship with a rapper was asked to identify the rapper and say what really happened. When asked if... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The church wedding between the General Overseer of the Revival Assembly, Apostle Anselm Madubuko and gospel singer Emmy Kosgei, held yesterday, August 31, at the bride’s hometown in Kenya. [READ: Here comes the bride: Pastor Anselm Madubuko weds Emmy Kosgei in Kenya (PHOTOS)] Their wedding thanksgiving will take place in Nigeria at the... Read More
by Isi Esene Foremost internet platform ‘YNaija.com’ is fast becoming a household name. The brand, which is one of the most influential and popular in Nigeria, seeks to further establish its identity as “The Internet Newspaper for Young Nigerians” by launching an ad campaign to promote this identity. “We’ve very excited to crystallise the character... Read More
An Ohio man intended to save the life of his older sister by donating a kidney to her — a sacrifice on his part that ended in vain when a nurse mistakenly threw away the donated organ. Paul Fudacz Jr. and his sister, Sarah, say the University of Toledo Medical Center “utterly botched” their kidney... Read More
by Akan Ido Psquare fans are loving them and the superstar twins are making them scream for more with jaw-dropping dance-steps and excellent showmanship. Peter, one half of the duo released pictures of himself giving an obviously excited fan a watch as they continue their rollercoster North American tour. Peter accompanied the Instagram picture with a... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Katung Aduwak, winner of Big Brother Nigeria, has tied the knot with his African American girlfriend, Raven Venice Taylor. The event took place in Chicago last Sunday. More photos below:
by Adeola Balogun The picture looks innocent enough but what’s the guy’s deal? Is he a waiter or a stripper? [READ: Taking some time off: Toni Payne holidays with her son in Dubai (LOOK)] Well, your guess is as good as ours but we just can’t help but imagine what the deal is. Great looking... Read More
Miley Cyrus says she is “messed up”. The We Can’t Stop singer – who recently shocked fans with her racy performance at the MTV Video Music Awards last weekend – admitted she has “issues” and finds it tough to take much-needed breaks from work. Speaking to the Sunday People newspaper, she said: “I’m messed up... Read More
Pope Francis smiles as he arrives for a private visit at the Saint Agostino church in Rome August 28, 2013. Pope Francis on Sunday urged the international community to seek a negotiated solution to the conflict in Syria and announced he would lead a worldwide day of prayer for peace in the country on September 7. Francis... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Sultry diva Ciara and her boo Future have bought matching Bentleys. The couple showed off their new rides via Instagram. Future’s Bentley is a 2014 Flying Spurs valued at $210,000 while Ciara’s is a Bentley Continental. More photos below:
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Ibru sisters have been renowned for being as big as they are bold. Well that has changed as they have decided to shed some of that weight. The sisters, Gloria, Elvina and Obukome have been seen up and about recently spotting trimmer figures. Photos below: The Ibru sisters before… ... Read More
A New Jersey newborn was thrown out with the trash Saturday. Officials said a group of kids found the approximately 3 months premature boy in a trash pile behind a Jersey City building. He is breathing on his own now at Jersey City Medical Center, a spokesman said. New Jersey’s safe haven law would have... Read More
by Akan Ido Sequel to the success of its Connect Series debut, ‘”Let’s talk toasting”, the Daystar Singles Fellowship is back with the second part of its series titled, “How close is too close.” This series seeks to, among other things, define the boundaries of opposite sex relationships with the religious context emphasizing the aspects that... Read More
by Tobe Osigwe It was the twentieth century German-American writer, Edith Hamilton that opines; the way a nation goes reflects in their art and drama. What she meant by this is, the foibles, follies, thinking and behavioural pattern of a particular nation at a particular time or cultural movement is wholly reflected in their art... Read More
No fewer than 30 suspected oil pipeline vandals were, yesterday, arrested by the officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in Isheri-Oshun axis of Ogun-Lagos states border. This came a week after the NSCDC, Lagos command arrested eight suspected vandals in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, LCDA. Among the suspects were two... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo In a classic case of a house divided against itself, a policeman has shot dead one of his own allegedly because of a woman. Bitrus Andrew, a police corporal, yesterday allegedly killed one Olosuji Elegbede, an Assistant Superintendent, in Gashua town in Yobe State over a quarrel caused by a girlfriend. According... Read More
An 18-year-old from Aurora, Colo., sent her mother an email that said, “You will pay” the day before she stabbed the woman 79 times, an arrest affidavit filed Friday revealed. Isabella Guzman and her mom, 47-year-old Yun-Mi Hoy, often fought, but her stepfather, Ryan Hoy, told authorities that the teen had recently become more... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Tonto Dikeh is not just about the golden coloured hair, she’s about all gold everything. Take a look at her fancy gold gadgets below:
by Bisi Lawrence The legislators at last bestirred themselves. Yes, they welcomed a public airing of the issue, said their spokesman, but would Oby mind, first of all, to state how she disbursed the “jumbo” payments she too received while she was in the Ministry of Education? The pages of newspapers have been rustling, in... Read More
by Obafemi Fawibe Ever heard about the “six degrees of separation.”? it’s a very popular idea, yet very few know the origin. Technology has made things pretty simple. Information travels faster than it used to be. Yet solving each problem generates a new problem. It’s the new month and BBM broadcasts are rolling in their... Read More
Every Nigerian administration has its obvious stars, even though the proportions have not increased with democracy’s return to Nigeria. The reasons for this are not elusive – with political considerations defining the distribution of ministries more than anything else, it is impossible to curate a galaxy. Still, even mediocrity has its limits, and a certain... Read More
by Somto Ibe ” I don’t necessarily crave to eat the food, I crave to make the food.” This morning, I woke up with a stronger-than-usual craving for my grandma’s pancakes. I then remembered I had a few eggs, some milk and some flour so I immediately set to work. I got my laptop and speakers... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 25-year-old woman (name withheld) in Jigawa has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) of the state for allegedly dumping her new born baby girl in a cemetery in Kazaure Local Government. According to the NSCDC commandant in the state, Muhammad Gidado, the suspect was arrested on Friday at Ilallah quarters in... Read More
by Ayokunle Odekunle So, for those already filling their glasses with Alomo bitters, clinking their glasses to say a toast for the repose of the soul of the PDP, I am sorry to disappoint you but that Umbrella will not tear…at least not yet! I lived somewhere around Iyana Mortuary in Abeokuta at some point... Read More
by Waheed Ogunjobi Nigeria is a country where everything goes and anything can happen and it never bothers our leaders that with such issues playing out itself, Nigeria will not only be a laughing stock among the comity of nations, but no one will ever take the nation, its leaders a la its people serious... Read More