Call To Service: Military releases statement, shares photos of weapons seized from Boko Haram

Press release from Nigeria Defence Headquarters:

"Troops have finally routed terrorists from Bara, the Headquarters of Gulani LGA of Yobe State and Gulag, the Headquarters of Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of today, Friday. The fierce fighting that preceded the clearing of towns and other communities resulted in appreciable casualties on the terrorists, the capture of some of them, the recovery and destruction of arms, thousands of assorted rounds ammunition as well as vehicles and other equipment including; Anti-Aircraft Guns, General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), Grenades, Multi-barrel bombs, Multi-barrel Grenade Launchers, rifles and mortar guns. 

HILARIOUS! Etcetera Release New Article, Hit On Celebs Who says they own N200m homes in their Dreams

Known for his revelation on the lies that bounds Nigeria Celebs and their exotic lives which turn out to be fake many at times, Etcetera Ejikeme popularly called Etcetera has come again to reveal on more celebrities lies and the fake life they all live. In his recent article, he took a swipe on Oritsefemi and his N200m new home which he says he can only owns in his dreams. He also hit on Genevieve on her recent $4m house in Ghana, just can't stop laughing after reading this article. Etcetera dey open these celeb yansh, I swear...  Read Full Article Below:

Again, I’m going to go out on a limb here to talk on a subject that may not be very popular or nice to Nigerian celebs, especially the guilty ones. I have said it severally that just because someone is a celebrity doesn’t mean they are smart. They may have a talent or skill but many of them are not smart especially when it involves their finances. The old saying, “your lies will come back to haunt you” has never been more true than the recent cases of D’banj, Iyanya and Wizkid who are being kicked out of their homes after lying they owned the properties.

NHRC: "28 Policemen Killed By Political Thugs In One Month"

Maestro Perostar's Blog support the campaign #VoteNotFight! Chairman, Governing Board of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chidi Anselem Odinkalu, on Friday, charged President Goodluck Jonathan and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, to stop their supporters from the killing of innocent Nigerians and policemen ahead of the general elections in the country.

According to Odinkalu, more than 28 policemen were killed by suspected political thugs in February alone.

He said this in Abuja when the Ekiti State government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state were at that NHRC to drop their response to the allegations by the Ekiti State chapter of the APC that Governor Ayo Fayose was sponsoring the killings of opposition members in the state. Odinkalu said that the commission would look into the petitions dispassionately.

The Mavin Records Crew Releases Photos for It Label Supreme Mavin Dynasty

Are they starting a clothing line business? Mavin Records is branding their new Label "Supreme Mavin Dynasty" with lovely new pictures and clothing carrying the Label aka SMD. Some observation says it might not be new because First Lady of the Records, Tiwa Savage isn't carrying her baby bumps on the pictures .... Don Jazzy, Tiwa, Dr Sid, D'Prince, Korede Bello, Reekado Banks and Di'Ja all stun in the New Photo.

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Justin Bieber Receives 1965 Classic Car For His 21st birthday Celebrations

Birthday Bells! Not is birthday yet but Justin has started receiving pre birthday gift. Justin Bieber's friends surprised him with a classic car ahead of his 21st birthday.

The 'Boyfriend' hitmaker, who is set to celebrate the milestone on Sunday (03.01.15), kicked off his celebrations early after John and Sammy Shahidi presented him with a 1965 Lincoln Continental thursday night (02.26.15).

A source said the Canadian heartthrob's close pals, who are also his business partners in the selfie-app Shots, spent approximately $20,000 getting the car completely restored over the past few months.

Justin was clearly thrilled with the gift as he spent much of last night driving it up and down the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, according to gossip website TMZ.com.

Kourtney hit on Kim for using North West to gain Public Attention

Ok this might just be an observation from the Kadashian sister point of view, but North West has actually been seen in some event recent week crying, either the even isn't kid friendly which makes Kourtney right or something went wrong. This observation made Kourtney Kardashian to say Kim is "using North for attention".

Kim and her rapper husband Kanye West welcomed their little girl in June 2013 and have been taking the tot to various fashion events since the Spring/Summer 15 Fashion Weeks last September.

Recently North has been caught on camera crying while sitting on the front row with her mother at New York presentations, and Kim's sister Kourtney is said to be concerned.

Kourtney, 35, is a mother herself to Mason, five, Penelope, two, and two-month-old Reign with boyfriend Scott Disick.

Awww! Alicia Keys introduces baby in Stunning monochrome Photo

My love for black and white photo though, this picture is adorable ... Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz have introduced their new baby via Instagram.

The 33-year-old Girl on Fire singer welcomed her son Genesis with the 36-year-old hip hop producer at the close of December 2014, the couple's second child together.

Most of the family were photographed in the sweet black and white image she shared with fans on Instagram Friday, in which everyone focused on baby Genesis with a loving gaze.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer in Dubai Duty Free Final

Dubai, Feb 28 (IANS): World No.1 Novak Djokovic defeated World No.8 Tomas Berdych in the smifinal, while second seed Roger Federer swept away the Dubai Duty Free Championship's surprise candidate, 18-year-old Boris Coric in a short match here.

World No.2 Federer entered the Dubai open final first by winning 6-2, 6-1 over Croatia's Coric early Friday afternoon amid cloudy, but warm weather in Dubai. Coric, nevertheless, gained ample recognition when he kicked out Englishman Andy Murray in the quarter-finals Thursday, a major surprise of the tournament, reports Xinhua.

Seventeen-time Grand Slam champion Federer could win his seventh title in Dubai Saturday.

Lupita Nyong's $150,000 Oscar Gown Returned by Thief who says "Dress Are Fake"

It was reported after the Oscar Award show that Lupita $150,000 dress was stolen, but the good news is that it has been returned. If they had gently returned the dress and walk away there would be no more stories to tell, but they have added some twist to the stolen dress by saying the dress are fake. The $150,000 Oscar gown worn by actress Lupita Nyong'o that was stolen two days ago was returned on Friday by the thief, who tipped off celebrity news site TMZ.com after finding out that the pearls on the dress were fake.

TMZ said the thief took the Calvin Klein dress from Nyong'o's hotel room on Wednesday after finding the door ajar. The Kenyan actress had worn the dress adorned with 6,000 pearls to Sunday's Academy Awards in one of the most commented looks of the night.

Kelly Osbourne Officially Quits Fashion Police

Just few week ago it was all over the media that Kelly is threatening to quit E! reason for this was not known then. But it is now officiall as E! can confirm that Kelly Osbourne has quit 'Fashion Police'.

The 30-year-old star, who has worked on the E! series since 2011, has walked away from the show just days after co-host Giuliana Rancic was forced to apologize to Disney star Zendaya Coleman for making an ''outrageously offensive'' comment about her dreadlocks.

The network confirmed the news in a statement on Friday (02.27.15), saying: ''Kelly Osbourne is departing E!'s 'Fashion Police' to pursue other opportunities, and we would like to thank her for her many contributions to the series over the past five years, during which time the show became a hit with viewers. 'Fashion Police' will return, as scheduled, on Friday, March 30th at 9:00 p.m. and no decisions have been made on her replacement.''

The lilac-haired star threatened to quit on Twitter earlier this week after Giuliana's controversial comments about her friend Zendaya, 18.

UNICEF Donates School Bags to Displace Nigeria Children

The United Nations children body, UNICEF, has distributed 5,800 school bags and 15 ultra-modern tents to displaced children of school age under the Safe School Initiative.

Presenting the materials, the representative of UNICEF, Bauchi Zonal office, Maryam Dikwa, said the gesture was to assist teeming displaced children further their education.

Ms. Dikwa urged the state government to ensure fair distribution of the materials for the benefit of the displaced pupils.

In his speech, the Commissioner of Education in the state, Alikidon Voh, thanked UNICEF for the intervention.

President GEJ: I’m happy to see displaced Nigerians return home

With report that our Nigeria Military has recapture majority of the towns held by Boko Haram Group, President Goodluck Jonathan has said that he was excited seeing the people displaced by members of the Boko Haram sect returning to their homes after the Nigerian troops recaptured the towns affected by the terrorist activities.

He said the sight was fulfilling to him. Jonathan made his feeling known in a Facebook posting a few hours after paying a surprise visit to some territories recently recaptured from the insurgents in Adamawa and Borno states.

The visit took Jonathan to Mubi in Adamawa State and Baga in Borno State.

The President said he was proud of the patriotism and valour displayed by the nation’s soldiers.

WICKEDNESS! Couple Burn Housekeeper Body during Questioning for allegedly Stealing Cash and Jewelry

Ehen, I thought this only happen in this part of the world, So report says a couple in Bayside, Queens is accused of kidnapping their housekeeper at knifepoint, allegedly burning her body with a plumber's torch while questioning her about missing cash and jewelry, WCBS reports.

32-year-old Devanand Lachman and 31-year-old Ambar Lachman were arrested earlier this month on charges of felony assault, felony kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment. From NBC New York:

Doctors Find Bullet Lodge in Teen's Head who Complained of Headache

Wonders will never end, so over these years he has been living with a bullet in his head? That's a Miracle, cause he has survive it all through. According to gasket, when 19-year-old Juanye Jones visited a Daytona Beach hospital Wednesday night, his chief concern was his nagging headache. Doctors ended up finding something a bit more serious, however: a fragmented bullet lodged in his head.

Jones was apparently one of three bystanders hit during a shooting at Bethune-Cookman University Monday night. Reportedly thinking he had just been grazed in the shooting, the teen didn't seek treatment until days later.

OMG! British Man Who Tried to Have S3x With a Mailbox Found Dead

Biko ... who on earth have s3x with a mailbox? Haba even in a public place, choi, some persons are going insane. Paul Bennett, the British man convicted of indecent exposure last month after rubbing his genitals on a mailbox and shouting "wow," was found dead this week, the New York Daily News reports. He was 45.

According to the Daily Mail, Bennett's body was discovered early Sunday morning behind the Shanghai Palace in his hometown of Wigan. Authorities do not suspect foul play, a police spokesperson saying, "His death is non-suspicious so the coroner is now dealing with it."

SHOCKING! Governorship Candidate For Missouri Found Dead in "Apparent Suicide"

I have been wanting to ask this question for a long time, I guess this is the actual avenue to do so, is it the same frustration that makes a poor man commit suicide that make a rich man commit suicide too? Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich, one the leading Republican candidates for governor of the state, died in a St. Louis hospital on Thursday after shooting himself in his home, the Associated Press reports.

"Everything at this point suggests that it is an apparent suicide," Clayton Police Chief Kevin Murphy told reporters Thursday afternoon, saying there was "nothing to suggest anything other than that."

FINALLY! The makers of The Color Controversy Dress that broke the internet have a Big Announcement

Remember the dress that was causing a meltdown on the internet early today? I posted it Here, if you missed it. Finally the Makers of internet sensation ‘The Dress’ announce they are considering pleasing both camps of the debate by making a white and gold version

The famous dress has been revealed to be black and blue, but sellers might have good news for those who see it in gold and white.

Noel Gallagher hit on Taylor Swift says She has no songwriting talent

Beefing will never stop among celebs. In a recent interview, Noel Gallagher believes Taylor Swift's parents are the only ones who think she's a good songwriter.

The former Oasis star is one of the most outspoken people in the music industry and has taken potshots at some of the biggest pop stars around in a new interview.

He slams the genre for being “f**king awful” and “bland nonsense”, claiming if it was a colour it would be beige. And he's also not a fan of Taylor.

“Who says that? Her parents?” he told Rolling Stone magazine, after the interviewer commented that people believe the 25-year-old singer is a talented songwriter. “Name those people. That's bulls**t. You're f**king lying. She seems like a nice girl, but no one has ever said those words, and you know it.”

Mancini admit He almost took Guarin to Galatasaray

Inter midfielder Fredy Guarin may now be a Galatasaray player if Roberto Mancini had managed to sign him last season.

Roberto Mancini has revealed that he tried to lure Fredy Guarin to Galatasaray last season but was snubbed by the Inter midfielder.

Guarin's stunning late strike at San Siro on Thursday ensured Inter beat 10-man Celtic 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League to progress to the round of 16.

The Colombia international has now scored four goals in his last five games, but he may now be plying his trade in Turkey if Mancini had his way during his short reign at Galatasaray.

Patience Jonathan: ‘We Do Not Ask For Change Because We Are Not Bus Conductors’

Nigeria first lady ‘Mama Peace’ Mrs. Patience Jonathan, told women at Orerokpe, Okple Local Government Area of Delta State that any woman who vote the APC, is an enemy of herself.

Vanguard reports that the First Lady, who was speaking at the PDP Women for Change Initiative Presidential Rally in the state, praised the benevolence of the PDP administration to women in the country, citing the Youth Enterprise With Innovation in Nigeria (YouWin) and Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P), as some of the empowerment programmes that the Goodluck Jonathan administration was using to empower women and youths in the country.

She said: “The PDP is a party that talks less and does more, unlike the APC that tells new lies every week. When you catch them today, they will tell another lie tomorrow. We (PDP) do not tell you about change because we are not bus conductors that ask for change.

BURSTED! TMZ Report Says Kardashian didn't sign Deal for 100m but 80m

Haba! This people at TMZ knows how to spoil someone joy, after I have posted that Kardashian signed a deal with E! worth 100 million, TMZ says na lie (in Yoruba, barawo), it is not 100 million but something lesser. Read full gist ...

 Reports the Kardashians have scored $100 million from E! for 4 more seasons are NOT true ... they're only getting a measly $80 mil ... TMZ has learned. 

NBCUniversal called the $100 mil story "grossly inaccurate." But our sources connected with the network say the word "grossly" may be grossly inaccurate, because we're told best case scenario they could earn in the $80 million range (with ratings bonuses) for 3 seasons with an option for a 4th.

RACISM? It's been hard for me as an actress of colour says Halle Berry

Halle Berry claims she has "always had a hard time getting roles" because she is a woman of colour.

The 48-year-old actress - whose mother Judith is Caucasian, while her father Jerome is African/American - insists it hasn't become harder for to land great jobs as she as gotten older because there has always been a shortage of parts available to her throughout her career because she is mixed race.

In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, she said: "I've always had a hard time getting roles, being of colour, so I've got as many available to me as I've always had - there's no difference for me. When I was 21, it was as hard as it is now when I'm 48. For me it's the same."

Kanye West broke down in Tears during Interview Section on Radio One (PHOTO)

What's happening to Kanye, this isn't the hardcore dude we know over the years, Kanye cried? That's serious! Kanye West broke down in tears during an interview with Zane Lowe on Radio One.

The 37-year-old musician showed a vulnerable side as he spoke about his Adidas collection and one of his mentors, who he described as "the greatest fashion instructor of all time", the late Professor Louise Wilson, during the interview on Thursday.

Recalling the last time he saw Wilson, he said: “We had dinner at Hakkasan, which is my favourite restaurant in London.

“And I think she knew that she was going to pass, and she just wanted to give me some words of advice moving forward, and she was asking me about my daughter, asked me about my wife.

Kim Kardashian and Rita Ora in near identical dresses

Rita Ora wore hers to Mert and Marcus House of Love party in celebration of Madonna at Annabel's on Thursday night while  Kim Kardashian dons hers as she dined out with husband Kanye West.

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BREAKING! Ebonyi House of Assembly serves impeachment notice on Gov Elechi

Ebonyi State House of Assembly Members on Friday morning served an impeachment notice on Governor Martin Elechi over what it described as act of gross misconduct by the Governor.

Reading the notice at the plenary, the acting leader of the House, Hon. Francis Nwifruru accused the Governor of huge financial misappropriation, undermining of the integrity of the House, among other offences.

The motion for him to be served the notice was moved by Hon. Odefa Obasi Odefa and seconded by Hon. Valentine Okike. More details later ...

Arsenal Legend Thiery Henry would say yes to Arsenal job

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry would relish the chance to succeed Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium. Thierry Henry has revealed he would accept if offered the chance to succeed Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.

Wenger has come in for criticism at times over recent seasons, with Wednesday's 3-1 home defeat to Monaco in the UEFA Champions League last 16 bringing the Frenchman's future under the spotlight once again.

Arsenal legend Henry is currently working in the British media, having called time on his playing career with the New York Red Bulls last year.

Lagos Na Wa! Passenger Runs Mad After Boarding "Okada" In Lagos

Why will he not run mad na, have you been to Lagos and see the lifestyle just to meet ends needs? A friend of mine who is serving in Lagos recently told me that Lagos life no easy at all, he wakes up by 4am to meet up with his PPA and then get home by 11pm due to holdup delay. I can only imagine what has gone wrong with this Man, but we pray he return to sanity. According to Leadership report, the passenger had boarded the motorcycle at Boundary market, Ajegunle, enroute Ojo road.

On the way, he suddenly started shouting and ordered the rider of the commercial motorcycle to stop.

When the rider stopped at Babani street junction, along Bale road, the passenger got down and started screaming, “my head! my head!!”

Scarlett Johansson the Woman John Travolta Kiss defend Him says There is nothing creepy about His Action

You remember what we called creepy in the Academy Awards last week red carpet with John Travolta featuring Scarlett Johansson (Read Here)? The actress has come out to defend Johnny insisting there was ''nothing creepy'' about his action.

Photographers snapped on as the 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' actress was greeted, in what looked like an awkward exchange, on the red carpet at the Academy Awards last Sunday (02.22.15) with a kiss from the 'Saturday Night Fever' star but the 30-year-old actress has insisted it was a ''pleasure''.

She told the Associated Press: ''[I haven't seen] John in some years and it is always a pleasure to be greeted by him.

REVEALED! The Kardashians threatened to quit E! before Landing $100 million Deal

So to ensure the got what they wanted in the deal negotiation with E!, the Kardashians threatened to quit and thereafter E! had no option than to grant them their $100 million deal. It is good they have a good representative because this is where their bulk of funds comes from, remember they don't sing and acting is not part of their work .... hmmm, come to think of it the only movie social media elite Kim Kardashian has actually feature was the famous sex tape with Ray Jay, or has anyone seen any?

The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' stars recently signed a new four-year contract with the channel for the eye-watering sum but it's now been reported they threatened to leave the network before securing the deal.

Ace Hollywood Actor Robet De Niro slam with $6.4 million tax evasion

Yes you know him, very popular in the movie "The Godfather". American actor and film producer Robert De Niro has been slam with a $6.4 million tax lien. This is means that he is likely to loose his property or collateral if he is unable to pay, too bad for one of the best actor Hollywood has produce.

According to New York City documents acquired by The Smoking Gun website, the 71-year-old actor has been issued with the bill totaling of $6,410,449.20 by the IRS.

The 'Raging Bull' star - who has an estimated fortune of over $200 million - received the lien at his Tribeca address on Hudson St which he is said to have bought as an investment property.

The Academy Award winner - who also has property in London, LA and restaurants Nobu and the TriBeCa Grill, as well as The Greenwich Hotel in the area - was notified of the lien, which is issued to a property to secure the payment of taxes or can be imposed following the failure to pay income or other taxes, after it was assessed by the city Department of Finance in November.