President Buhari appoints Umaru Garba Danbatta as new NCC boss

President Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Umaru Garba Danbatta as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Prof. Danbatta holds a Doctorate Degree in Electronic Engineering and will take over from Dr. Eugene Juwah whose tenure expired on July 29, 2015.

Chris Brown says he is a brilliant dad and he is ready to fight for his daughter custody

Chris Brown believe he's an exceptional father to his daughter Royalty. The Star singer fathered a child with Nia Guzman 13 months ago and despite the various controversies in his personal life in the intervening time - including an armed robbery at his Los Angeles home in July, when he was out of the city - Chris believes he's a good dad and has reportedly vowed to fight Nia's efforts to restrict custody of his daughter to just supervised visits.

Celine Dion: My spirituality has helped me stay strong for her husband

Celine Dion says her spiritual belief has helped her cope with her husband's cancer battle. The 47-year-old singer's spouse René Angélil, 73, has been battling throat cancer since December 2013, after developing the illness for a second time.

Rene's treatment and fight has been very hard on Celine and the couple's three children - 14-year-old son, Rene, and four-year-old fraternal twins Eddy and Nelson - but she has been able to find perspective and strength from her spirituality.

Katy Perry and John Mayer back together again?

Katy Perry and John Mayer have reportedly got back together again after calling off their sweet romance romance.

Katy and Johm have been getting close lately "talking over their feelings" to see if they can make their relationship work.

Bankruptcy What? 50 Cent spends $108,000 a month

I am one of those that still don't believe 50cent is entirely broke, even after he has spoken of it on several occasions. There is a new twist to the bankruptcy story ... According to the new report The rapper's bankruptcy filings show he has expenses of $108,000 a month, of which $1,000 is spent on his appearance, $3,000 on his wardrobe, $9,000 on security and $5,000 on gardening.

LASEPA seals Kanu Nwankwo’s hotel, worship centres

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed up the Hardley Suites on Victoria Island, belonging to Nigeria famous footballer Kanu Nwankwo.

The reportedly reason for the sealing of the the Hardley Apartments is because of the heavey duty generators powering the hotel exhaust pipes facing the road.

Justin Bieber given more time for community service

Singer Justin Bieber has been given more time to complete his community service. Bieber was sentenced to five days of community service as well as a hefty fine and an anger management session last July in a vandalism case after he threw eggs at a neighbour's property but he has had his time frame extended to complete the tasks after he suffered an ankle injury.

Ghanaian surgeon's reaction after been denied Spanish Visa

A Ghanaian surgeon who wanted to attend a medical conference in Spain applied for a Spanish visa but was denied. 

His then made an epic response to the embassy ... I like this! The concluding part of he letter after the cut ...

Guess Who 2face favorite Nigeria Artist is? (It will Shock you)

2face Idibia in a shocking post on his Twitter handle made an announcement to name his Nigeria favorite artist. Certainly not what everyone would believe. 

He wrote: “Wande Coal is my best Nigerian artist right now. That boy good die.” See tweet below:

Drake rocks a 'Free Meek Mill' T-shirt to OVO rehearsal

Seems the two diss song release for Meek Mill isn't yet enough for Drake. The Young Money rapper Drake was On Saturday (August 1), seen wearing an OVO t-shirt with the 'Charged Up' art work at the back. 'Charged Up' was the first diss song Drake released.

Now at yesterday's (August 3) rehearsal for the sixth annual OVO fest organized by Drake, the 'Energy' rapper was spotted wearing a "Free Meek Mill" T-shirt.

El-Rufai Sacks ADC for allege Insurbordination

Governor of Kaduna State Malam Nasir el-Rufai last week sacked his Aide De Camp (ADC), ASP Abdullah Usman over allegations of insubordination.

El-Rufai had particularly asked the Police authority to appoint ASP Usman to work with him after winning the gubernatorial election.

It was gathered that ASP Usman worked with governor el-Rufa’i throughout the election campaigns, but was relieved of his duty in the Government House after being found guilty of many allegation of insubordination.

Man caught on camera trying to chew off fingerprints after arrest to avoid being fingerprinted

A Florida man attempted to chew off his fingerprints after been arrested in place in a patrol car to avoid being identified by the police.

On Thursday, Lee County Sheriff detectives noticed a 2015 Mercedes that had been reported stolen and after stopping the vehicle, they found the driver, Kenzo Roberts, was using a fake ID, had a concealed firearm and possessed three fraudulent credit cards.

Surveillance video shows Roberts unsuccessfully trying to bite off his own fingerprints while in the backseat of the patrol car. 

Interesting! Photo Story on Why Guys Should not Jump to Bed with Every Girl they See

This may sound very funny, but there is evidence of true in it. It is a photo story by Dusin: Kendy Joseph ... Read the photo below

Malia Obama vs Kylie Jenner ... #LMAO

Keyword in the Photo: Raise and Manage

Haba! I didn't do this Oooo, Choi! People are wicked, sorry Kylie

Singers Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale to divorce

Singer Gwen Stefani has filed for divorce from rockstar husband Gavin Rossdale after 13 years of marriage.

According to TMZ and People.com, In her divorce petition, Stefani, 45, cited irreconcilable differences and asked for joint custody of the couple's three children, 9-year-old Kingston, 6-year-old Zuma and 1-year-old Apollo. Rossdale, 49, filed his response at the same time and also asked for joint custody.

Pussycat Dolls plan reunion amidst feud claims

Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly planning to reunite with the Pussycat Dolls despite feuding claims.

In 2010, the pop group disbanded after all the members, which include Nicole, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Melody Thornton and Jessica Sutta, decided to pursue solo careers.

A source told British newspaper that even though the band have feuded with each other in the past, they are willing to commit to a Pussycat Dolls revival.

Zooey Deschanel and fiance welcomes first child

Zooey Deschanel and fiance Jacob Pechenik has welcomed her first child. Although, No other details about the new arrival have yet to be released but a spokeperson confirmed the news to E! News saying the couple welcomed a little girl last week, with Page Six claiming Zooey gave birth in Jacob's home base of Austin, Texas.

The rep also revealed to E! that Zooey and Jacob are now man and wife, having secretly married recently.

Congratulations to them!

Timaya strike a pose with Rihanna in Barbados ... And She dance to his tunes too!!! (WATCH)

Timaya is really enjoying is tour and the Dem Mama Record CEO is not letting the rape saga hold him down. He was in an event recently in Barbados home town to +Rihanna for a carnival party and Riri bad girl was right there. She must have enjoyed Timaya's performance and she was seen moving her body to the tunes as Timaya was welcome on stage. Timaya waste no time on sharing this moment on his instagram page. Yay! you know what it means to have +Rihanna dance to your tune.

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Will Smith debunk divorce rumours

Bad Boys actor Will Smith has tagged divorce romour as “foolishness” and has advice it should cease immediately. Recall, it was all over the media that the 46-year-old who has been married to actress Jada Pinkett Smith, 43, since 1997 and have children Jaden, 17, and Willow, 14, are in a divorce saga.

The actor has now come out to debunk such rumour. He made this known on Monday via is Facebook account, stating: 

Gabonese President Chief-of-Staff arrested in Paris Airport

The Gabonese president's chief-of-staff was briefly detained in Paris Airport on Tuesday but was later release. According to the report the Chief of State was release after being briefly detained at a Paris airport on suspicion of corruption as he was about to fly back to Libreville.

Maixent Accrombessi, who is very close to Gabonese leader Ali Bongo Ondimba, was detained at Paris's main Charles de Gaulle airport "for corruption of a foreign public official", said a French judicial source, who wished to remain anonymous.

Ebola: China's foreign minister to visit Ebola-affected countries

In a statement on release on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi  will this week pay official visit to three of the African nations that has recorded the hardest hit by an outbreak of the Ebola virus.

Wang will leave on Saturday for a three-day visit to Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea, the ministry said in a brief statement, without giving further details.

President Buhari orders reduction of recurrent expenditure in 2016 budget

Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu in a statement yesterday said that President Buhari ordered the National Planning Commission to go back to the drawing board and produce the framework for the 2016 national budget that will reduce recurrent expenditure and prioritize developmental projects.

Shehu said the President gave the order after receiving a briefing from the Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Bassey Akpanyung, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Senators, Businessmen, politicians make list of chronic bank debtors

Nigerian Deposit Money Banks on Monday continued with the policy of naming and shaming their delinquent debtors with further publication of the names of firms and their directors whose loans have become non-performing for more than one year.

While nine banks published the names of the loans defaulters on Monday, four banks released the lists of their chronic debtors, owing a total of N143.81bn, on Tuesday. The four banks are First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Access Bank Plc, Diamond Bank Plc and Unity Bank Plc.

The banks, which had published the list of their delinquent debtors on Monday were Zenith Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Sterling Bank Plc, Skye Bank Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Heritage Bank Limited and Enterprise Bank Limited.

Linda Ikeji bags another recognition ... makes Credit Suisse "50 Movers And Shakers" In Africa list

The famous blogger took to blog page to annouce that she just got another recognition. She made Credit Suisse's 50 Movers and Shakers in Africa list. 

Credit Suisse Bank of Switzerland has a quarterly magazine called The Bulletin which is usually distributed to their high net worth and private banking clients all across the world and they recently published an issue on Africa and put me in their list of 50 people making things happen in the continent.

Ops! Baby Bump won't allow Kim Kardashian cradle with North West

I got your baby, you aren't falling ... That would be the words of Kim K. Pregnant reality star struggled to hold her daughter North West while dropping her off at a birthday party on August 2. Lol, though the picture seems she is almost dropping North West but the picture still look perfect.

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Photo: Beyonce Rocks Pair Of $337,000 Stilettos

Who else knows how to slash cash on herself if not the Queen Beyonce? She reportedly bought a pair of stilettos for $337,000, and they’re not just any pair of heels they are completely made out of diamonds and she is set to wear them in an upcoming music video.

Nicki Minaj secretly tied the knot? (See Document)

Wow, how complicated can Nicki Minaj relationship get? From splitting with childhood boyfriend, Safaree Samuels to dating Meek Mill and now the recent saga between his music pal and currently boyfriend isn't helping matter. 

A new report by MediaTakeOut.com claims that one of Safaree’s family members says he and Nicki tied the knot! We can’t believe it! Nicki reportedly had divorce paperwork sent over to Safaree at his New York apartment, and MediaTakeOut posted a shot of the papers

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Buhari wants Islamic books included in Federal Schools' Curricula

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the inclusion of two Islamic Studies books written by late Justice Muhammad Bashir Sambo in the secondary school curriculum for all Federal Government Colleges in the country. Buhari made the call at the weekend during the launching of the reviewed editions of the books.

Represented by Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai, the President urged the Federal Ministry of Education to include the books, which were first published in 1974, in the curricula.

Cannibal Dog bits 55-Years-Old Woman To Death

A woman aged 55 years old has reportedly died after been bitten by a dog in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. The woman identified as Florence Aladenoye died in Federal Medical Center, Owo, InfoHub reports.

It was gathered that after the attack, the victim was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, where all attempts made by the medical personnel to save her life proved abortive as she died in the hospital.

Photo: Senate President arrive Maiduguri

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is presently on a visit to Maiduguri, Borno State. According to report from Y!Naija, He arrived the town in an aircraft 5N-FGV belonging to the Nigerian Air Force at 12:10pm.

Saraki is in Boko Haram’s stronghold to assess the situation at Internally Displaced Persons camps as well as to be briefed by the military about the war against Boko Haram.

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