Presidency approves actions to fast-track environmental clean-up of Ogoniland

Press statement from Presidency

In keeping with his avowed commitment to working for the development and well-being of all Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja approved several actions to fast-track the long delayed implementation of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Report on the environmental restoration of Ogoniland. 

Photo: Meet the 52 years old mum who still breastfeeds her 6 year old daughter

First I thought there use to be lactation period? I remember these biological terms vividly and at 52 years where would the breast milk be coming from? Biko, someone with more idea, help solve this ...

Maha Al Musa, 52, from Australia, shared photos of her still nursing daughter Aminah. In Aussie TV show Inside Story: Mother Knows Best,she says 

Karen Igho look sparkling beautiful in new photo

The beautiful mom show off post pregnancy photo, she glows in the pic

Brazilian Miss Bum-Bum contestants cause traffic commotion in their bikinis (Photos)

The Miss Bum Bum Brazil 2015 saw women flock to Sao Paulo to take part in an annual pageant which judges them on their behinds.

The contestants stopped traffic as they posed in the middle of Sao Paulo's main avenue, Avenida Paulista.

More than 500 women are competing in the pageant and 27 will be chosen to represent each of the Brazilian states, with 15 then put before the public vote in November.

Ed Sheeran to drop new single today by 5pm UK Time

Singer Ed Sheeran has revealed that he will release a new song at 5pm this evening. The 24-year-old singer tweeted the news to his 14 million fans and teased that the new track is a collaboration.

He tweeted: “New song dropping at 5pm today UK time.

“Oh and it's free.”

He later added: “It's a new collaboration and you think you've guessed it but you haven't innit. 5pm GMT.”

Fashion designer excretes 44 wraps of cocaine (PHOTO)

Okechukwu Kingsley Ajaero a 29-year-old fashion designer,  has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over allegations of unlawful importation and possession of 44 wraps of substances that tested positive for cocaine weighing 850grammes.

According to a statement by NDLEA, Okechukwu who hails from Abia state was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos during the inward screening of passengers on a Qatar Airline flight arriving from Sao Paulo.

Nigeria Troops remove mines and IED's from Gwoza Road in Borno (PHOTOs)

Our brave Nigerian troops found and removed IED and mines planted by Boko Haram members along Gwoza-Yemteke road in Borno State. We really have to laud this brave men, because what you are seeing them toying with is an actual explosive that can detonate with a slight ignition. Kudos to our troops, God continue to protect you all

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WTF! See Hotel Were Guest Sleep in a coffin

This said Crypt in Lewiston, Maine belonged to Monsignor Thomas Wallace, It was converted after former church was sold and turned into a hotel. 

According to UK Daily Mail, guests who check into the Inn at the Agora, a boutique hotel in Lewiston, Maine, can rest inside a crypt that stored the remains of a Catholic priest for 100 years.

Halle Berry cries out "I'm Not Divorcing, I Just Lost My Damn Ring"

Halle Berry rocking her beautiful wedding ring!

Okay over the week Halle Berry divorce rumors have been in high gear and the evidence fueling the fire is that she's been spotted on several occasions without her wedding ring. The Star actress has cried out that she isn't divorcing rather she just misplace her ring, that better be!

Nick Gordon had a memorial for Bobbi Kristina Brown after he was banned from her funeral

Nick Gordon must has felt devastated after he was denied invitation to his childhood girlfriend funeral. In other to have a special memorial, Nick visited a beach to pay his respects to his girlfriend, Bobbi Kristina Brown.

The boyfriend of late Whitney Houston's daughter who tragically passed away after six months in a coma spent the Friday of her funeral at the couple's "favourite place", after he was allegedly banned from attending the service.

Father of Music Legend, Michael Jackson discharge from hospital after suffering multiple heart attacks

Joe Jackson was rushed to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo on July 26 after reportedly suffering a stroke and three heart attacks while on a trip to Brazil, but has now recovered and was discharged from the facility on Monday.

The 87-year-old retired music manager is now resting at an apartment in the city and is expected to return to the United States on Saturday accompanied by his daughter Janet and son Jermaine who jetted out to be by his bedside, according to New York Post newspaper's Page Six column.

South Africa's mining sector in trouble, Minister Laments

South Africa's mining sector is in "trouble" as it struggles with widespread job losses and lower commodity prices, Minister of Economic Development Ebrahim Patel said on Wednesday.

Patel told private station Talk Radio 702 that South Africa needed to boost the agriculture, tourism and manufacturing sectors to diversify Africa's most developed economy away from a reliance on mining.

Swizz Beat and Alicia Keys show support for @Wizkidayo Music .... They dance to his vibes (WATCH)

Star Boy Wizkid seems to be going viral with his music right about now. Just recently he featured America Rapper Drake on the remix of his banger "Ojuelegba" ... And then with that he became one of the Africa Artist an America Act promoted his jamz on social media.

Kelly Osbourne clarify allege racist comment on Latino

Kelly Osbourne says she's not a racist following an appearance on The View. She receive backlash from internet users for her comment on Latinos.

The 30-year-old appeared on the US talk show on Tuesday and discussed Presidential candidate and businessman Donald Trump's controversial comments on immigration. But Kelly was quickly branded a racist by viewers herself when she questioned who would clean the billionaire's toilets if he kicked every Latino out of America. The accusations led the former Fashion Police panellist to defend herself on her Facebook page.

Kelly Osbourne receive backlash from Twitter over Latino toilet comment

Kelly Osbourne today faced an online backlash after she attempted to challenge Donald Trump’s offensive remarks towards Latin Americans.

The Fashion Police host made an appearance on American panel show The View where presidential candidate Trump's views on Latinos were being discussed.

In an attempt to criticise the business man, Osbourne said: "If you kick every Latino out of this country, then who is going to be cleaning your toilet, Donald Trump?"

Zayn Malik calls off engagement to Perrie Edwards

Singer Zayn Malik has called off his engagement to Perrie Edwards after three years, according to reports.

According to People magazine Edwards is said to be “devastated” following the decision which took place two weeks ago.

A source told the publication: "She's been putting on a brave face as Little Mix have had promotion to do, but she's obviously devastated.

The man that Invented modern ventilator pass away at 94

Forrest Bird, an American aviator who helped save countless lives by inventing the first modern ventilator, has died at the age of 94.

Bird passed away at his home in Sagle, Idaho on Sunday, the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) said in a statement.

"Dr Bird was truly a pioneer in respiratory care and pulmonary medicine," said Frank Salvatore, the association's president.

Taylor Swift not ready to end feud with Katy Perry

Taylor Swift not ready in anyway to settle the feud that exist between herself and Katy Perry. Taylor Swift seem very upset to what Katy Perry did to her and a new interview with Vanity Fair magazine She insisted she has no plans to build a bridge between her and the Katy because she ''betrayed'' her so badly.

She said ''I've trusted people before in friendships or relationships and have felt betrayed.

''If you betray your friend, if you will talk about them badly behind their back, if you will try to humiliate them or talk down to them, I have no interest in having a person like that in my life.''

Cristiano Ronaldo dresses up as a homeless man, pranks Madrid with his football skills [Video/Photos]

Aww! This is one of the biggest surprising prank ever ... Wow, the homeless man walking with that dog is the world's best and one of the richest footballers - Cristiano Ronaldo - but as he walked on the streets of Madrid over the weekend, nobody paid him any attention - because nobody knew it was him. He was disguised in fake beard, hair and fat suit.

He took to the streets of Madrid and showed off some of his football skills. Occasionally, passers-by will stop to watch his impressive football skills, especially when he replicates Ronaldo's trade-mark step-overs, but no one knew it was Ronaldo himself. Then he reveals himself. If you where the one how would you feel?

President Buhari Appoints ExxonMobil Vice-chair as new NNPC GMD

President Buhari has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu as the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) According to a statement released by presidential spokesperson. Dr. Kachikwu, who was the Executive Vice Chairman and General Counsel of Exxon-Mobil (Africa), is to take over from Dr. Joseph Thlama Dawha.

Dr. Kachikwu hails from Onicha-Ugbo in Delta State. He is a first class graduate of Law from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the Nigerian Law School. The new NNPC Chief Executive also has Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Law from the Harvard Law School.

Brave California Police save a man's life by dragging him out of the way of an oncoming train

Two police officers saved a man from being hit from an oncoming train and the dramatic rescue was all caught on video. 

Dep. Lance Whitted, from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s office, pulled a driver to safety Monday night, just seconds before a commuter train came down the tracks in Sunnyvale, California. 

His partner, Dep. Erik Rueppel, tried to buy Whitted more time as he waved for the oncoming train to slow down.

Lewis Hamilton & Rihanna spark dating rumours as they snug up at Barbados festival

Rihanna and the Formula One driver, Lewis Hamilton 30, fueled more dating rumours after they were both spotted at the Kadooment Day event yesterday at Barbados hometown of Rihanna. Lewis was seen pressing against her on board her party truck in the streets of Bridgetown before dancing with her friends. 

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Photo: Sujimoto meets the Ruler of Dubai

Nigerian Enterpreneur Sujibomi Ogundele aka Sujimoto, the CEO of Sujimoto Construction was recently in Dubai with the King of Dubai, his Royal Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. 

The multi-millionaire Nigerian business mogul according to report has been trying for years to make million dollar investments in Dubai and maybe that's what the short meeting with the king was about. 

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... When a 89yr old grandmother becomes a bridesmaid

This should probably be a record that have been set, never heard a 89 years becomes a bridesmaid before. Elizabeth Govern nickname Nana Betty by her family at age 89 was asked by her granddaughter Christine to be one of her four bridesmaids and Nana Betty actually did more than a bridesmaids, she stole the show with her comic attitude. 

The happy bride shared the photos of her grandma, who she calls her BFF, on her Facebook page and the photos went viral. Most said they haven't seen any woman this age as a bridesmaid and were thrilled to see it.

Kim Kardashian selfie book record a low sales of just 32,000 copies

Kim Kardashian's book of selfies, 'Selfish', has sold a paltry 32,000 copies since it was released 3 months ago on May 5. With 41.4 million followers, Kim is the 2nd most popular celebrity on Instagram, after Beyoncé, so you'd think her book will sell out.

Fans who've been happy to see her selfies for free haven't been too eager to spend $9.97 to buy the book.

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.