Nigerian military will liberate Sambisa forest before Buhari takes power - NSA

The Nigerian military will reclaim the expansive Sambisa forest reserve which has become a notorious Boko Haram stronghold, before President Goodluck Jonathan hands over power in less than two months, National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki said Tuesday.

Mr. Jonathan will on May 29 surrender power after losing the March 28 presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari.

After widespread criticisms over its inability to contain Boko Haram, the Nigerian military in the last few months has retaken several territories occupied by the group, dislodging the militants from key towns like Baga, Bama and Gwoza.

General Buhari, President-Elect visits his farm in Daura

Earlier today Nigeria's President-Elect, Buhari visited his farm Daura, Katsina. Here are some of the pictures from his visit and some of his cows ...

South Africans attacking fellow Africans compatriot saying they are making them jobless (Graphic Image)

Linda Ikeji narrate the story that Africans, including Nigerians have been attacked and many killed in different cities in South Africa in the last week or so. They are being slaughtered by Zulus who say Africans immigrants are taking their jobs. 

Many Nigerians who live and study in South Africa have taken to their Facebook pages sending out messages, letting people know what's happening to them. See a pic of one severely injured African who was also attacked. Can't confirm if he's Nigeria. *Warning - Graphic photo*

Photo: Governor Ayo Fayose celebrates Supreme Court victory with supporters

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has celebrated his victory at the Supreme Court with his supporters in the state.

The apex court, on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, upheld Fayose’s victory in the June 2014 governorship elections. The court also dismissed the petition brought against the governor by the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Fayose defeated APC candidate and then governor, Kayode Fayemi at the polls.

More Photo after the cut ....

Calving Harris forbid Taylor Swift from writing songs about him

Okay it seems Calvin Harris is really interested in building a lasting relationship with Singer +Taylor Swift and have taken more bold step to appeal to the hitmaker not to write a songs about him.

Taylor is infamous for penning tunes about her romantic affairs, but apparently Calvin is completely uncomfortable with the prospect of their romance being memorialised in one of her future songs.

Ed Sheeran endorses Calvin Harris relationship with Taylor Swift

It seems Ed Sheeran who is a very good friend with Taylor Swift is totally in support with Calvin Harris and +Taylor relationship as report says he has given Calvin the ''seal of approval'', that is so say go ahead Calvin we are at your back.

''No, he's cool. He's a really nice guy. Really, really nice guy.

''Yeah, I'd give the seal of approval ... There are just certain people who are just nice people in the industry. I met [Calvin] like a year ago ... Really good guy.'' He told New Zealand's ZM Online

Karrueche Tran gave Chris Brown cold-shoulder during Coachella

It seems Karrueche Tran really mean business about not forgiving Chris Brown for the sin of fathering a child. During the just concluding Coachella, report says Karr totally ignored Chris Brown.

''It was a very awkward situation. Karrueche wouldn't even look at Chris at the party. She was dancing with her pal Christina Milian, only yards away from him, showing exactly what he was missing out on.

That Moment When She Can't Wait! Nigeria Woman spotted eating Amala in a train in the UK

Probably she just got it from an African Restaurant and she couldn't wait to devour it ... #ProudlyAfrican

Justin Bieber kicked out from VIP Area at Coachella

Justin Bieber was escorted out of Coachella by security on Sunday night. According to reports, the singer was forcibly removed from the grounds of the annual three-day music festival in Indio, California after being restrained in a chokehold following a scuffle with security.

TMZ has obtained footage of the 21-year-old being kicked out of the VIP area, with reports he was ejected after becoming disruptive when he was told the venue was at capacity.

Speaker fails to return to the House as PDP clinch 13 Plateau Assembly seats

Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Titus Alams, failed in his bid to return to the House as he was defeated by the All Progressives Congress candidate, Mr. Sunday Muchen.

Muchen polled 30,841 votes to defeat Alams, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, who scored 20,102 votes.

PDP now has 13, while APC has 10 in the 24-member House of Assembly but one constituency seat is outstanding.

Kylie Jenner desperate to start life away from her family

17 years old Keeping Up with the Kardashian Star Kylie Jenner can't wait till she turns 18 years in August so she could start her on life away from her family.

In an episode of the E! reality show, Kylie admitted she was fed up of her mother Kris Jenner being on her case, She said ...

Jay Z Has a Special Hotline Just for Rihanna?

In every rumor there is some evidence of truth or reality. Remember last year about the Solange Knowles fight with Jay Z?  A lot of media houses concluded the fight was because Jay Z was cheating on Beyonce with Rihanna and Solange was rage and had to attack Jay Z. 

Another story has emerge about the Jay Z - Rihanna secret romance, femalefirst.co.uk put this claim on that Jay Z has gone as far as getting a separate phone to reach out to Rihanna, could this be true?

Ops! Sleeping Baggage Handler Force Plane To Make Emergency Landing

After less than 10 minutes in the air, an Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday when a napping baggage handler woke up in the plane's cargo hold and began banging and screaming.

In an official statement, the airline confirmed that the L.A.-bound flight returned to Seattle when the pilot "reported hearing banging from beneath the aircraft" immediately after takeoff. According to KIRO-TV reporter Alison Grande, passengers also heard screaming.

Rooney: United capitalized on lazy Man City midfielders

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester City paid the price for having too many midfielders unwilling to track back and defend in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Manchester United won their first derby since 2012 after running out convincing 4-2 victors at Old Trafford.

Yaya Toure was heavily criticised post-game, while fellow City midfielders Fernandinho, James Milner, David Silva and Jesus Nevas failed to contain their United counterparts in the centre of the park.

Photo: One Direction debuts four member promo picture

After one of their group member Zayn Malik decided to leave the group, One Direction has officially rebranded itself as a four-member group. The four-member group shared the photo on their media to rebrand themselves, also updating their bio on their website.

One Direction statement, Read Below ...

Breaking News! Somali ministry building under attack

Somalia's Higher Education Ministry in the centre of the capital Mogadishu has been hit by a large explosion followed by heavy gunfire, police have said.

Police said at least one person was killed in Tuesday's attack by suspected al-Shabab fighters.

Sources told Al Jazeera that gunmen were holed up inside the building

Major Ali Nur, a police officer, told Reuters news agency that he had seen one dead civilian and five injured, but said it was too early to know full casualty figures.

There was no immediate comment from al-Shabab, which frequently stages attacks in the country.

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Chibok Girls alive ... They where last sighted about 3 weeks ago

More than 50 of the girls abducted by terrorist group Boko Haram in Chibok, Borno State, a year ago, were seen alive three weeks ago, a woman has told the BBC.

According to the woman whose name was not published by the British online news platform, the girls were seen in Gwoza before the Boko Haram militants were dislodged by the Nigerian military, backed by forces from neighbouring countries. The Islamist sect was believed to have made Gwoza its headquarters after it captured the town in August 2014.

The woman, who lived under Boko Haram’s rule in Gwoza, told the BBC that she saw the girls in Islamic attire, being escorted by the militants.

Watch Toddler heartbroken reaction to Mufasa's death scene in Cartoon "The Lion King"

Remember this Scene?

Aww! If ever you have seen this cartoon then you attest to the fact that it is worth feeling sad for ... I remember watching it years ago and I was the laugh of the house because I could not hid the tear drop from raining from my eyes although I denial ever crying as I didn't want to be called a weak guy ... Lol

So this dad (Dad Barles Charkley) decided to film her little toddler watching the scene where Mufasa was murdered by his Brother, Simba's Uncle ... Remember how Simba was crying out to his dead father in a cave and the echo really added to the emotional scene from the cartoon ... See toddler reactions below ...

About 800,000 Children Displace as a Result of Boko Haram attack - UNICEF

UNICEF today, said no fewer than 800,000 children had fled their homes in the North-East because of the activities Boko Haram insurgents.

UNICEF’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Manuel Fontaine, told newsmen in Berlin that the number of child refugees had doubled in 2014.

Fontaine said the children fled to Chad, Niger and Cameroon and within Nigeria.

Can't Stop Laughing! Watch how top models fall walking the runway

Photo Credits: Getty Images

Seriously I know its not easy to walk with heels, eyes up with lots of cameras flashing light in your eyes and sometimes the floor of the runaway are very slippery but I couldn't help laugh after I came across this compilation on top models fall walking the runway. Get ready to laugh, one even fell inside pool ...

Watch Video Below ...

Paul Pogba might miss both leg of Juventus Champions League Match with Monaco

Juventus look set to be without Paul Pogba for both legs of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Monaco, coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed.

The France star was ruled out for up to seven weeks last month due to a hamstring injury, although there had been talk that he could be ready for the second leg with Monaco on April 22.

However, ahead of Tuesday's first leg in Turin, Allegri explained he was likely to have to do without Pogba for both games.

You gonna love this thriller for the New 'Terminator Genisys' featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger

The 'Terminator Genisys' features Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones), Jai Courtney, Jason Clarke, Matt Smith, Byung-Hun Lee, and JK Simmons.

Directed by Alan Taylor (Thor: Dark World),  'Terminator Genisys' will be released in July 2015.

Watch trailer Below ...

Toni Braxton outfit though ... See what the Singer wore to an event with her son

Hello Mom, don't you think this dress is to revealing? That is what I expected one of the son say to their mom? So if the kids didn't complain why should be having headache over it, and moreover their culture support it ... Toni Braxton attended UNCF’S An Evening with the Stars yesterday April 12th, in Atlanta, Georgia with her two boys, Denim and Diezel wearing this shear outfit

See other photo from the singer's controversial dress ...  

Linda Ikeji and Kim Kardashian rock all-denim Jeans ... Who nailed it?

Who rock it better? Queen of Bloggers,  Linda Ikeji wore hers yesterday, Social media Queen Kim Kardashian rock hers earlier today ... Linda look more comfortable on the all-denim outfit, though, not talking about curves and what will all know Kim for *winks*

Amber Rose don't even know if things are working out fine with Ex Wiz Khalifa

Amber Rose has reveal that she is not sure if things are currently working out between herself and Ex Wiz Khalifa after rumor has it that both of them where back together.

Amber Rose was quoted saying ''I love him, we have a baby together. He's always my family no matter what.''

And asked by 'Entertainment Tonight' if they are getting back together, she admitted: 

''I don't know. I think we're just working on our friendship right now and co-parenting for Sebastian.''

Ed Sheeran pay surprise visit to a fan in hospital who couldn't attend his concept after she was diagnose of cancer

Ed Sheeran surprised fan who couldn't attend his concept after she was diagnosed with Leukemia but she already got the ticket. 

According to Evening Standard, Jess Wright had planned to see Sheeran perform in Auckland over the weekend, having purchased tickets for the concert in October 2014 but she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - a form of cancer of the white blood cells - meaning she was unable to attend.

Kanye West mobbed as he perform inside lake to thrill fans in Armenian

To spice up their family visit to Armenia Kanye West decided to thrill fans with is energetic performance free of charge and during his performance he jump into the lake and fans went in too to get a feel of his performance, he had to be rescued by security.

Before making a dive into the lake, Kanye said ... 

OMG! 65-Year-Old Grandma Pregnant With Quadruplets in Germany

Annegret Raunigk would definitely be setting a new record after the mother of already 13 children is set to give birth to quadruplets at age 65 years, making her the oldest woman to ever do so. Apart from already having 13 children, she also has seven grandkids, making her the busiest knitter in town. This latest pregnancy is the result of artificial insemination.

Vermaelen name in FC Barcelona squad in Paris

Former +Arsenal captain who signed for +FC Barcelona last season Thomas Vermaelen has been named in Barcelona's 23-man squad to face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday.

The Belgian defender has yet to make a first-team appearance for the Catalan giants since his move last August due to a hamstring injury sustained at the World Cup.

Disgrace! Chess Grandmaster Caught Cheating from Mobile Phone at Tournament in Dubai

Catch am Catch am He dey Cheat *in Fela's Voice* 

During the Dubai Chess Open Tournament a Georgian chess grandmaster was caught cheating using excuse that he wanted to use the toilet to read through chess moves from a hiding mobile phone. 

According to report from the Daily Mail, Gaioz Nigalidze who is Georgian champion was thrown out of the Dubai Open Chess Tournament after he was caught getting moves from a phone hidden in the bathroom.