Rapper Nelly in Police custody for drug charges

"Ride wit me" hitmaker Nelly whose real name is Cornell Haynes was on Saturday morning, April 11, 2015 arrested by Tennessee State trooper for drug charges after marijuana and meth were found on his tour bus.

According to reports, the troopers noticed the smell of marijuana when they stopped the bus and then proceeded to search it. The search uncovered marijuana, meth, as well as multiple handguns. Nelly and one of the other five people in the bus were immediately arrested and taken to the Putnam County Jail.

In an official statement released by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Securities, Nelly was charged with felony possession of drugs, simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

At approximately 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, Trooper Michael Loftis stopped a Prevost motor coach bus on Interstate 40 near the 275 mile marker for failure to display a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Fuel Tax Association (IFTA) sticker on the vehicle.

Further investigation revealed approximately 100 small Ziploc bags that are commonly associated with the sale of narcotics and numerous handguns, including a gold-plated 50-caliber Desert Eagle pistol, a 45-caliber Tarus pistol, and a 500 magnum Smith and Wesson.

The bus was occupied by six subjects, one of whom was identified as Nelly, 40, Brian Jones, 44, of St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Jones, a convicted felon, was also in possession of a handgun and was charged accordingly.

How to take a Nap in the Ever Busy Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos

Lagos. Mega-City. 15m people. Noise. Go-Slows. But once, every 4 years, you can take a snooze on 3rd Mainland Bridge: pic.twitter.com/caSmkZnRr4
— Christian Purefoy (@purefoyAMEBO) April 11, 2015

Lol this is pure class from Christian Purefoy, the CNN reporter knows how to get Nigerians talking about him on social media. He tweeted a pic of himself taking a nap in the ever busy Lagos Third Mainland Bridge, well it couldn't be on a usual day, it was on election day when there was restriction of movement.

PDP chairman, youth shot dead in Ebonyi

The Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ishielu LGA of Ebonyi State Mr. Emeka Nworie shot dead.

Vanguard report that the late PDP chairman was attacked in his house in Ezzagu in Ishielu LGA and shot several times by his assailants.

Confirming the incident, the state Police spokesman, ASP Chris Anyanwu stated the assailants before killing the PDP stalwart asked for money which was generously given to them but still went ahead to kill their victim.

Meet the Wellington's ... Banky W Family

Did you notice the lookalike between Banky and apparently his younger brother? Yes MP notice it but the only difference is the Singers "shape of head" *winks*. And the mom, she is such a beauty. Who does Banky W took his look from, between is Mom and Dad?

See other pictures below

Watch Our Brave Nigeria Soldier battle Against Boko Haram as filmed by a journalist on the front-lines

Have you ever wonder on how our Nigeria troops engage in battle against the dreaded Boko Haram sect? This is not a drill but a real live event on how our gallant soldier face the BH Group. This exclusive video was recorded by VICE News correspondent Kaj Larsen, as for now he is the only journalist on the front-lines showing us something I would love to call "Behind the Scene" battle against Boko Haram. 

I will urge you to take your time (event if you believe it will consume your Data MB *winks*) and watch this video as it will give you an incite on what our soldier (a father, brother and someone's child) put their live for the good of our dear country (yes someone will say its their job, but they deserve commendation) ... 

Watch Video in 2 Part Below ...

Stop Cross Carpeting to APC, build your Party to Compete with US - John Oyegun

National chairman of APC, John Odigie Oyegun has urge all those politicians cross carpeting to APC to stay back and build their Party to compete and contest other election with their, he said this to newsmen shortly after casting his vote in Benin City on Saturday April 11th 

“Many opposition party members have defected to APC just because they lost out, that is not good for political development. One would have advised that opposition members should stay where they are, and form a formidable opposition party.” Mr. Oyegun said.

Justin Bieber Wanted in Argentina

WANTED! Justin Bieber

Lots of controversy has been going around this young and talented Singer talking about Justin Bieber, from his relationship life to his attitude problem so of which I believe might be the curse that go with been a icon/role model/celeb at a very tender age.

According to a new report by gawker, an Argentine judge issued a warrant for the arrest of Justin Bieber on Friday, making the jet-setting petty criminal a wanted man in South America and prompting widespread pleas of "go ahead and take him, then."

Kourtney Kardashian noticeably absent in family trip to Armenia ... See Why!

The Kardashians recently returned to their father's hometown Armenia to celebrate their root but the media was left in puzzle as eldest Sister Kourtney Kardashian was missing in the trip. But a recent post made by the Reality Star, Kourtney explained why she skipped a family trip to Armenia.

The mother of three children: Mason, five, Penelope, two and three-month-old Reign with her partner Scott Disick took to her socially media page to express why she miss the trip. Read Below ....

Mum of Twins Nadia Buari share light on her love life

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President GEJ on why he didn't vote with his wife, says ... ...

President Jonathan speaking to Journalists after casting his vote at his polling unit in Otuoke, explain why Patience Jonathan was not with him to vote ...

“Of course, we used different aircraft. She was expected to be here. We have been expecting her and he will still come. “The only thing is whether she will meet up the accreditation period. That is the problem. But she is supposed to be on her way.”

On his feeling after conceding defeat, the President said:

“I am a Nigerian and I am Goodluck Jonathan and I feel that as a nation, you respect your laws and I am quite pleased in respecting the laws of the land”.

Andy Murray weds long time girlfriend Kim Sears Nuptials

World No. 3. and British No.1 tennis superstar, Andy Murray, married his long-term girlfriend, Kim Sears, in a ceremony in his hometown of Dunblane on Saturday.

The World No. 3, who has won the Wimbledon and US Open Grand Slams as well as the 2012 London Olympic, exchanged vows at Dunblane Cathedral before heading for a small reception for family members and close friends.

Wizkid signs management deal with Sunday Are’s List entertainment

Pop star, Wizkid, has signed a management deal with Sunday Are’s List Entertainment management company.

Wiz announced, via an Instagram post, that he is now being managed in Africa by Sunday Are.

“MR ‘Sunday Are’ making sure everything goes well in Africa. Manger toh bad. #Starboy don take over!! Yaa!!!” he wrote

Baby born same day as Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to be gifted with lucky coin stamped with year of their birth

To mark the birth of the royal baby of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, a royal gift will be given to babies born same day as the royal baby.

According to UK Daily Mail, The Royal Mint announced it will mark the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's second child in the same way it commemorated the arrival of Prince George in 2013.

Parents of newborns who share a birthday with the new prince or princess, due later this month, will have to register the birth of their child on The Royal Mint's Facebook page to receive the commemorative gift.

New Research: Ebola survivors at risk of eye and joint problems

A new report from WHO suggest that persons who survive from deadly Ebola virus are at risk of having eye and joint problems.

According to WHO doctors, a substantial proportion of patients have reported problems with their vision and joints.

Working for WHO in Sierra Leone, Dr Andrew Ramsay, said:

Photo: Patience Jonathan spotted in Rivers State Rally

Aww! Mama peace looking so lovely in that silver dress .... She was spotted at the PDP women’s rally in Rivers State on Thursday

31 Moroccan Young Athletes killed as tour bus burst into flames following collision

Photo Credit: AFP/Getty Images

A bus carrying Young Moroccan Athletes between the age of 14 - 15 years who where returning from a sports competition has been gutted by fire after their bus had a head collision with a petrol tanker which left about 31 of the children dead and about 9 others seriously injured

The tour bus, carrying the young athletes and their coaches, crashed into the truck, which may have been carrying petrol, early this morning near the southern Moroccan city of Tan-Tan.

Most victims were killed by a fire that broke out on the bus straight after the crash.

Meet the New World Oldest Person Living, Jeralean Talley

She is 115 years, Jeralean Talley is now the world's oldest person after Monday's death of fellow American Gertrude Weaver, who would have turned 117 on July 4, Talley is the oldest person recorded by the Los Angeles-based Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

She is an African American, born in the Southern US state of Georgia at the tail end of the nineteenth century on May 23, 1899.

Tyra Banks debut new short hairstyle which she admits makes her feel very exposed

Tyra Banks over the years has been known for her trademark long hairstyle but just recently she surprise fans by debuting a short hair and she admit that her new pixie haircut has left her feeling very exposed.

Tyra 41, admitted that going for the chop was a very scary process, having been famed for her ''long, golden hair'' for so many years.

Chelsea FC set summer surprise move for Japanese Ace

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has refused to rule out a shock summer move for Japanese forward Yoshinori Muto, but says that talking about the player is disrespectful to his current side.

The FC Tokyo striker has emerged as a somewhat surprise target for the Blues in recent days, with reports revealing that the club have contacted the J-League outfit.

Although far from a household name outside of Asia, Muto is highly-rated in his home continent and netted 14 league goals last term for his team.

Police Release Video from Dash Cam To What Happened Before Walter Scott was Shoot 8 times

After the South Carolina Police Michael Slager video suffice showing how he fatally shoot unarmed black man Walter Scott early this week, a lot of persons has criticize the act why some even relate it to racism. As an updates on the case, today Police released dash cam footage showing the traffic stop moments before North Charleston police officer Michael Slager fatally shot Walter Scott in the back Saturday.

Bobby Kristiana Brown boyfriend Nick Gordon doing well in rehab

After series of threat made by Nick Gordon on taking is life if he is not allowed to see his girlfriend Bobby Kristiana Brown who has been on life support since January, Nick finally checked in a rehab center and report says he is doing well on his rehab treatment program.

Nick checked himself into a facility after Dr. Phil McGraw staged an ''emotionally charged'' intervention in March on his program 'The Dr. Phil Show'.

Lol: See the new sign that's popping all over Los Angeles (Photo)

No doubt about the fact that what ever the Kardashian do this days seems to attract the media. The Kardashia are currently in Armenia now but  LA-based street Artist Plastic Jesus (famous for his cocaine-snorting Oscar statue) got annoyed with being held up in traffic recently by a paparazzi scrum surrounding one or another of the sisters leaving a shop.

So he decided to do something about it.

He came up with the idea of banning the family from parking in several Los Angeles hotspots.

The OSCAR Awards announces dates for next 3 Years

The Academy and the ABC Television Network have announced the dates for the 88th, 89th and 90th Oscar presentations.

According to them, The Academy Awards will air live on ABC on Oscar Sunday, February 28, 2016, February 26, 2017, andMarch 4, 2018, respectively.

The 88th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center in Hollywood.

While it will be aired live by the ABC Television Network, The Oscar presentation will also be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

Bella Naija founder and Hubby welcomes set of twin

Awww! What a blessing, the founder of the popular Nigerian website Bella Naija Uche Pedro has given birth to a set of twins.

Uche and her husband Bode Pedro welcomed a set of twins on April 9, 2015.

The Bella Naija founder has released a statement about the arrival of her twin babies.

Richard Mofe-Damijo debunks rumours that he has cross carpet to APC

Linda Ikeji report that yesterday, the twitter handle of the APC Guber candidate in Delta State, O'tega Emerhor claimed RMD had left the PDP for APC. I contacted RMD for confirmation and he outrightly denied it. He later took to twitter to set the record straight. See his tweets from the APC handle and RMD response below 

PDP Gubernatorial candidate, Jimi Agbaje closing remark

Read the PDP Gubernatorial candidate, Jimi Agbaje closing remark ...

To the good people of Lagos: As today winds down and our campaign officially comes to a close, let me be the first to thank each and everyone of you for your prayers, support and well-wishes throughout the course of this campaign. 

A little over 3-months ago, I set out on a bold journey to CHANGE how government works not just for a few elites but for ordinary people.

Prominent Area boy in Oshodi, Baba Esi murdered (Graphic Photo)

A very prominent thug aka area boys in Oshodi known as Baba Esi has been allegedly murdered yesterday morning April 9th. 

According to report going around the social media, he was one of the area boys campaigning for PDP after the loss of PDP, he cross carpet  to APC which did not go well with some of colleagues who later came for him. See the tweets and graphic pic below ...

Press Statement from INEC ahead of Saturday's Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received reports that some political leaders are asking members of the public to disregard its stated resolve to use Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and Smart Card Readers (SCRs) for the April 11, 2015 Governorship and State Assembly elections. 

A particular state governor in the North Central geo-political zone is reported to have assured voters in the state that they could come out to vote on Election Day with Temporary Voter Cards (TVCs) if they do not have the PVC, and that INEC will not be allowed to insist on the use of SCRs for voter accreditation. 

Updates: Kidnappers make contact to the family of kidnapped Orekoya boys

After the news went viral yesterday about how an house hired from OLX kidnapped three boys, Aderomola Orekoya, 11 months, Adedamola Orekoya, 4 years and Demola Orekoya, 6 years, the kidnappers have finally contacted the family on their demands, which report say its about N15million. They said the children are fine and negotiations for their release have begun. Read tweets below ...

Tinubu fourious with Lagos APC Leaders over Loss To PDP

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed disappointment over the party’s loss of five House of Representatives seats to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, in the March 28th National Assembly elections.

Speaking in Lagos, at an emergency stakeholders meeting to review last election and strategize for Saturday’s governorship and state house of assembly elections, the former Governor of Lagos State said “You, the party leaders have disappointed us. For the first time, we lost five House of Representatives seats to the opposition party, this is unacceptable, a huge disappointment.