{MUST READ] The tale of Nigeria: Transformation without Transformer; Change without Changer By Damilola Ayodele

Being a Nigerian is a blessing but being a patriot is a bigger happiness. Knowing and inquiring to understand the state of affairs of the country is a healing and the history of our polity-heated and unheated-surely brings joy to the heart of a critical thinker-where we were, where we are and what the future holds for posterity. Being cynical makes it interesting emanating from this clan of the world because a lot that appeals to the regular mind means less to a cynical heart and also what seems perfect is dead-impossible to a critical thinker-as perfection is but the sweetest and most delicious aberration... 

19 Year Old Nigeria Student in Canada Amina Lawal Missing #HelpFindAmina

A York University student of Nigerian parentage, Amina Lawal, has been missing since her 19th birthday, which was last Friday.

Amina Lawal, a student at York’s Schulich School of Business, was reported missing by her mother on Saturday after she didn’t return home from school on Friday night, CBC News Toronto reports.

Funmiloya Odusola who is Lawal’s mother, stated that Lawal had gone for a school group meeting on Friday, and had called around 6:30 p.m to say she was on her way home, but she never showed up.

Lady Gaga Plays the Doctor in a New Sexy Picture

Most fun juice box ever. Playing doctor 💁

A photo posted by @ladygaga on Mar 24, 2015 at 11:44am PDT

Award winning Singer +Lady Gaga uploaded a photo on his instagram page with captioned "Most fun juice box ever. Playing doctor" which also show off lots of cleavage. But the part that got fans worried whats the syringe she got in her mouth, fans where furious that she is back into drugs and plead with her to see a doctor.

Lady Gaga later reassured fans, however, that the big syringe was in fact only full of nutritional goodies from the juice company Kreation Organic -- a mixture of green tea and active silicon to give her nails, hair and skin a beauty boost.

Germanwings Plane Crash: Victims Nationalities which include 72 Germans, 35 Spaniards

Germanwings says 150 people were aboard the plane that crashed in the French Alps on Tuesday, but it has not yet given a final toll of the victims' nationalities. The company says it's still trying to reach the relatives of some victims and that the count is complicated because some passengers may have held dual citizenship.

Here's a look at what is known about the victims' nationalities:

Nigeria close all borders ahead of Presidential Poll on Saturday

Ahead of Nigeria Presidential Poll this Saturday the Ministry of Interior Affairs has announced the closure of all land and sea borders

According to a statement released and signed by the Ministry's permanent secretary, Abubakar Magaji, the closure takes effective from midnight today Wednesday March 25, to midnight Saturday, March 28. The statement says the closure is “to allow for the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming national election". A directive has been given to the Immigration service to ensure that non Nigerians do not participate in the elections. See the letter after the cut.

Five (5) Crucial Football Matches you can' afford to Miss during the International Break

Football lovers are you already feeling bad that there would be 2 weeks of no action in Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Seria A and even the UEFA Champions League? Now you don't have to worry as there are tough, exciting and very interesting match fixtures during this international break and for those in Nigeria this matches will help you relax during the elections and never is there gonna be boredom during this week .... See below the exciting five (5) matches you can't afford to miss

#1 France vs Brazil

Date: 26 March 2015

Venue: Stad de France, St.Denis, France.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces punishment for celebration targeted at Barcelona fans

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo could be punished by the Spanish FA for his celebration after scoring in the El Clasico at the Camp Nou on Sunday. Ronaldo scored to equalize for the Los Blancos and decided to urge the Barca fans to ‘calm down’.

The gesture, however, has been deemed ‘provocative’ and the Portugal international could be subjected to disciplinary actions if found guilty. Spanish league (LFP) president Javier Tebas says that an investigation will be conducted as they are keen to clamp down on provocative actions in the game.

Twitter handles to follow during Nigeria 2015 Elections

As the Nigeria 2015 draws closer we will like to share some very important resource where you can get information during and after the election on twitter.

The 2015 Nigerian elections are due to hold on 28 March 2015 and 11 April 2015 and once again, Twitter provides a great way to stay up-to-date, by providing Nigerians with updates, reactions and controversies as they happen in real time. 

No matter if you’re near the action or just watching from the sidelines, Twitter allows you to get closer to what’s going on at the heart of Nigerian politics.

Zinedine Zidane in Germany to learn from Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola

Real Madrid Castilla manager Zinedine Zidane is currently on a three-day trip to Bayern Munich training facilities and club offices to observe and learn from Munich coach Pep Guardiola. Zidane is one of the seven French coaches to have taken up the trip.

Zidane was joined on Monday by Bordeaux manager Willy Sagnol and former Bastia boss Claude Makelele – who are all looking to obtain their UEFA Pro Level Three Licence. Guy Lacombe, Franck Thivillier, Claude Le Roy and Bernard Diomede are the other managers who have made the trip.

The delegation met up with Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge at the club offices at Säbener Straße and are set to observe Guardiola’s training sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Buhari's Legal Law Suit Disqualification postponed till April 22nd

The consolidated suit filed by a group of lawyers challenging the eligibility of APC Presidential candidate, Gen Buhari has been adjourned to April 22nd. 

The case which was to be heard yesterday March 24th was adjourned to today and on getting to the Federal High Court in Abuja this morning, the presiding judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola adjourned the case to April 22nd after dismissing applications by two intended parties to join the suit as defendants.

Ludacris always believe he will get married, it was just about timing

Ludacris who tied the knot with on-again, off-again girlfriend Eudoxie Mbouguiengue in January after six years of dating, insists he had no doubts about settling down because he believes a higher power is guiding him and his decision to get married was ''all about timing.''

He said: ''Life is all about timing, to be honest with you. I don't doubt any plans that the Man Upstairs has for me. And I listen closely to Him guiding me to where I need to be.''

Kelly Rowland don't want to believe her mom is gone due to the joy of the birth of her son

Kelly Rowland hasn't had time to grieve after her mother's death. Kelly admits her world was turned upside down last year following the birth of her son Titan Jewell in November, when her mother Doris passed away just a month later.

And due to the upheaval in her life, Kelly admits she hasn't properly accepted that Doris is no longer around.

“It's definitely been a challenge,” Kelly said during an interview on The Meredith Vieira Show on Tuesday. “My husband says to me that I should think about it as 'the new normal'. And I think I've done that – I'm so blessed to have my son. I don't think I've had the time to really, really grieve. But I feel her presence often. The other day Titan was laughing, a real belly filled giggle, and he's looking up and smiling and laughing, and I was like, 'That's mom!'

Photo of Woman Who was Allegedly Sent to Psych Ward for Saying Obama Follows Her Twitter

Kamilah Brock is an Island woman  who claims she was drugged and locked in a hospital psych ward for 8 days because a doctor didn't believe Barack Obama followed her on Twitter.

Brock's lawyer told the New York Daily News that the horrible ordeal started last September when the NYPD pulled her over in Harlem and seized her BMW after accusing her of being high on marijuana. Her lawyer says no weed was found in the car.

Brock, 32, says that when she went to the station to get her vehicle back the next day, she was forcibly sedated and sent to Harlem Hospital as an "emotionally disturbed" person. She admits she may have acted emotional, but denies the "disturbed" part.

Miley Cyrus very embarrassed by photos of boyfriend and Ex

Miley Cyrus and Patrick Schwarzenegger are trying to get their relationship back on track but Miley is reportedly "embarrassed" after photographs emerged of her boyfriend, 21, interacting with ex-girlfriend Taylor Burns in Mexico last week, and is struggling get over the incident even though she believes he didn't cheat on her.

A source close to the 'Wrecking Ball' hitmaker said: "Miley is embarrassed about the photos and Patrick is devastated about that because he really cares about her.

Celine Dion emotional as he reveal she feeds her husband who is suffering from Cancer

When you mention the name Celine Dion it ring bells because virtually everybody has listen to one of her songs and not to mention her scintillating voice. She recently spoke with ABC news and reveal that she has to feed her husband “three times a day” as he battles cancer.

Celine Dion who has been been married to René Angélil for 20 years and Her spouse also acts as her manager over the years but recently the 46-year-old has put her career on hold to care for him as he battles throat cancer. And in a new interview, Celine struggled to contain her emotions when she spoke about what they are going through.

Buying my family a house my biggest accomplishment - Big Sean

Big Sean is relief that he has finally live up to his dream which is buying his family a new home and he said it is one of his ''biggest accomplishments'' speaking to the Coveteur.

He explained: ''I had to get them outta the hood in Detroit. It was just getting too ridiculous. That was one of my biggest accomplishments. I mean, it's not like a super big mansion or anything but at least it's paid for, it's a super nice house in a gated community.''

The Blessings crooner insists he doesn't take his success for granted and always meditates before going into the recording studio.

Iggy Azalea finally admits she got breast implants

Its now a common trend amount celebrity so for Iggy I guess it was just something she long after and when the time was right she just went on to have the implant. 

So in a recent question and answer session with Vogue, Australian Singer Iggy Azalea open up that she got breast implants late last year, but it wasn't really obvious as she always pad her bra during performance prior to the surgery.

Azalea who is currently dating Los Angeles Lakers player Nick Young, admits she decided to have cosmetic surgery ''four months ago'' because she had been thinking about it for her ''entire life.''

See The Male Terrorist Who was Arrested Dressed like a Lady

The Defense Headquarters released these photos of a suspected male terrorist who disguised as woman in Hijab. She (now He) was arrested by troops on his way to a market in KwayaKusar in Borno state today March 24th. See More Photo Below ...

Checkout Rihanna 'Bad Girl' Photos as She rocks Demure Gown

Riri debut some crazy but yet stunning photo as she rock a demure gown to attend the Los Angeles premiere of the new animation, Home.

Rihanna who is famed for her risqué attire, opted to cover up in a floor length patterned satin gown which she teamed with black stilettos for the purple carpet event.

See more weird pictures below ...

Shiite militias celebrated jihadi's death by waving assault rifles in the air (Graphic Image)

Members of the Iraqi Army and allied Shiite militias have posed for gruesome photographs with the bloodied remains of an Islamic State fighter according to a report from UK Daily Mail

Celebrating with their assault rifles in the air, the black-clad Shiite militants are seen posing with the jihadi's corpse at the frontline of fighting close to the central Iraqi city of Tikrit.

Standing over the battered corpse in the back of a blue pick-up truck, the Iran-backed militias stand alongside members of the Iraqi Army, which launched a large-scale offensive to recapture the city - best known as the home town of late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein - earlier this month.

Wizkid shows off his new diamond Rolex watch (PHOTO)

Dubai! Young Don coming to play! 😈

A photo posted by Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) on Mar 24, 2015 at 8:41am PDT

Wizkid show off his newly (it should be) acquired diamond Rolex Watch on instagram, its genuine so don't bother to submit it for authentication.

Mesut Ozil faces disciplinary action from Arsenal FC after been spotted in a Night Club in Berlin

Arsenal will ask Mesut Ozil to explain his actions after he was pictured in a Berlin nightclub hours after being declared unfit to play but insist the midfielder was free to go out on a night off.

The Gunners’ club record £42.4million signing missed Saturday’s 2-1 win at Newcastle because he had a cold and was given the day off to fly back to Germany ahead of tomorrow’s international friendly against Australia.

Unknown Gunmen kill Commissioner’s brother in Rivers State

Gunmen dressed in military uniform killed a relative of the Rivers state Commissioner for Power, Mr Austin Wokocha at the commissioner's home in Okposi Onelga community in Rivers state yesterday Monday March 23rd according to report from LIB

According to Channels TV, the gunmen attacked the homes of the Commissioner and that of an APC Chieftain in the community on Monday night. A fight which lasted into the early hours of Tuesday morning broke out between the gunmen and some APC supporters in the party chieftains house, leading to the death of the young man, Samson Orike. The Rivers State Police said the crisis was between two political parties.

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao admits he needs to find a place where he can play

Manchester United's on-loan striker Radamel Falcao hinted on Tuesday he could leave the club at the end of the season in search of more regular football, but said he was still committed to the English side.

Colombia forward Falcao missed last year's World Cup through injury then moved on loan from Monaco to United where he has seen limited first-team action and scored few goals under manager Louis van Gaal.

Nigeria Police Force issues Press Statement on restriction of movement

Read the Press Statement from the NPF below ...

As part of efforts to ensure adequate security in the forthcoming general elections across all the Federation on Saturday 28th March, 2015 and 11th April, 2015, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba, CFR, NPM, NPOM, mni has ordered the restriction on vehicular movements as follows:

(i) Saturday 28th March, 2015, 8.00am – 5.00pm only.

(ii) Saturday 11th April, 2015 8.00am – 5.00pm only

If I wasn't educated, I wouldn't be a First Lady - Patience Jonathan

First lady, Patience Jonathan while addressing Ondo women at the PDP women rally in Akure, Ondo state today March 24th says she is a daughter and a fan of former first lady, late Maryam Babangida. She also use the opportunity to advise the youths of Ondo to pursue their education, stressing that if she wasn't educated, she wouldn't be a first lady; 

"Majority of the people of Ondo are educated and I believe you know the importance of education because without education there is no future. We should thank God for the administration of Goodluck and PDP. If somebody is talking and you are not educated, can you be there? If Hilary Clinton is talking and you are not educated, can you be there? As Mimiko (governor of Ondo) is there, without education can he be there? As I am standing before you, if I am not educated, will they choose me?” she said

APC warns Disqualifying Buhari will plunge Nigeria into crisis

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned against any orchestrated, last-minute disqualification of its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, in order to pave the way for an easy victory for President Goodluck Jonathan or even another postponement of the elections.

About 10 suits seeking the disqualification of Mr. Buhari on grounds of lack of requisite educational qualification are presently being heard at the Federal High Court Abuja.

Germanwings plane crash in French Alps killing 150 passengers, including two babies

A Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps this morning, killing all 150 people on board, including Two babies were aboard according to report from Evening Standard ... Continue reading report below:

Thomas Winkelmann, chief executive of the budget airline, confirmed the news in a press conference this afternoon.

It came as French police confirmed there were no survivors. They added it would take several days before all of the bodies could be recovered.

Court orders NCC to pay APC N500m as Buhari's presidential disqualification suit is set for tomorrow

The suit which seeks to disqualify the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has been adjourned to Wednesday.

The Consolidated suit which is centred around his certificate saga had earlier been fixed for today at the Federal High Court Abuja.

If granted, Buhari would be disqualified from the presidential race on grounds of lack of educational qualification..

Justin Bieber to return to the UK after 2 years

Justin Bieber is built to perform at the UK to play at summer festival in Birmingham after two years. The last time was when he headlines Fusion Festival in Birmingham's Cofton Park in August.

"I love the UK and I'm excited to be playing at Fusion this year," said the 21-year-old singer in a statement.

"There are some great artists on the line-up, so to be headlining the Friday night is a real honour."