Nigeria Sign Economic And Security Cooperation Pact with Benin Republic

The governments of Nigeria and Benin Republic have agreed to strengthen the economic and security cooperation between both countries.

Addressing a joint press conference after a closed door meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and President Boni Yayi of Benin Republic, the two presidents also agreed to promote efforts towards regional integration.

They pledged to put in place necessary mechanisms to further strengthen regional integration under the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and the Co-Prosperity Alliance Zone (COPAZ).

Gabrielle Union Shares Stunning Rare Photos of Her Wedding Gown

Gabrielle Union who got married to Dwyane Wade on August 30, 2014, in Miami took to her Instagram page over the weekend to share stunning photos of her strapless Dennis Basso wedding gown. Obviously the photos her remembrance as the mark their first year anniversary

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Actor Terrence Howard Wins Spousal Support Battle Against Second Wife

Terrence Howard secured a major victory in court today. After weeks of battling his second wife Michelle Ghent over spousal support, a judge overturned their original divorce settlement, ruling that Terrence signed the agreement under duress.

If you recall, Terrence argued in court that he was forced to sign the agreement due to threats that Michelle would leak his nude photos and videos online if he decided otherwise.

Photo: Jennifer Lopez Covers September Issue of Paper Magazine

Awarding winning Singer Jennifer Lopez poses up with Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing for the September issue of Paper magazine.

The cover stories will be released on Wednesday, and the issue hits newsstands on Monday, August 31st.

Photo: Drake & Serena Williams Caught Making out during Dinner in Cincinnati

What you less expect that is what you you will see between this celebs, are you serious Rapper Drake and World Tennis Number One Serena Williams, *need a glass of water pls*. According to a report and photo release by TMZ Sports, on Sunday, Drake and Serena were spotted at Sotto restaurant in Cincinnati, and an onlooker captured photos of the two appearing to make out.

It’s no secret that Drake and Serena Williams are huge fans of one another (the two reportedly dated back in 2011, and Drake was seen earlier this summer cheering Serena on at Wimbledon), but it looks like their fandom may have blossomed into something more.

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Photo: Kelly Rowland plays Lucious Lyon’s Mother on TV Series ‘Empire’

Are you a lover of the TV Series "Empire"? Here is a photo of popular Singer Kelly Rowland playing Lucious mom on the movie which is set to returns on September 23 at 9 p.m.

Former Lagos State Governor Spent N779m on Two ‘Special’ Boreholes and a Car Park

The immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, spent N139m on the drilling of two boreholes at the Lagos House, Ikeja.

The project was completed by Deux Projects Limited according to a report published by the state government

The report, which was part of the awarded contracts by the Lagos State Tenders Board in 2013, was seen on the website of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency.

Okagbare Finish Last in IAAF World Championship 100m Final

This is not good for Nigeria Blessing Okagbare as she failed in her bid to win her first 100m gold at the 2015 IAAF World Championships, as she came last in the women’s race at the Beijing National Stadium in China.

Boko Haram: Nigeria Air Force Intercepts Sect Logistics Supply

The Nigerian Air Force says it has Intercepted and destroyed two trailers suspected to be carrying logistics support to members of the Boko Haram sect.

The Nigerian Air Force in a statement by its spokesman, Air Commodore Dele Alonge, explained that Air Force Agusta helicopter on armed reconnaissance mission around the Nigeria-Cameroon border, destroyed the trailers said to have been covered and parked at different locations in the bush around the border town of Belel.

President Buhari Orders Probe Of Weapons Procurement Since 2007

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Security Adviser to convene an investigative committee on the procurement of hardware and munitions in the Armed Forces from 2007 till now.

The investigative committee’s mandate is to identify irregularities and make recommendations for streamlining the procurement process in the Armed Forces.

“The establishment of the investigative committee is in keeping with President Buhari’s determination to stamp out corruption and irregularities in Nigeria’s public service”, a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adeshina said.

DSS Charges Former National Security Adviser To Court Over Illegal Fire Arms

The former National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Col Mohammed Dasuki has been charged to court for possession of fire arms without license.

The crime, according to the Directorate of State Services (DSS), is punishable under Section 27(i)(a)(i) of the Firearms Act Cap F28 LFN 2004.

In a statement released on Monday, the DSS said this is in line with the commitment of the service to the rule of law, in which nobody is deemed to be above the law, no matter how highly placed in the society.

Channels TV Signs MoU With United Nations

Channels Television has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations on news coverage.

“It is a great pleasure for me to deliver a very important project which has been discussed and agreed upon by the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and Channels Television”, the UN Secretary General, Mr Ban Ki-moon said after the signing.

43-year-old virgin gets new 8in inflatable bionic Pen*s

A man who had his penis ripped off when he was 6 years old has been fitted with an 8in bionic manhood which inflates when you squeeze the testicles.

43 year old Virgin Mohammed Abad, lost his penis in a road accident in Huddersfield but now, for the first time, he has a fully functioning package complete with "on" and "off" buttons.

And he says he's ready to try it out.

Top Dubai female doctor and UAE's first bone surgeon dies in a road accident

Social media sites were overflowing with tribute messages to Dr. Mosa Sultan Al Kaabi who died on Thursday, August 20, at the age of 31, following a road accident.

According to Emirates News, Dr. Al Kaabi was the UAE’s first bone surgeon and an international goodwill ambassador for the country. A social personality known for her love for others, she was a prominent figure in the UAE community and was involved with several humanitarian and charitable initiatives. Until her death, Dr. Mosa was a top physician at the Zayed Military Hospital.

Hilarious! Siblings recreate their childhood photos

Funny things people do! These people must have look back to their childhood photo and laugh about it and then decided to recreate  a replica of the childhood photos. 

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Taiye Taiwo land new deal with Finland's biggest club, Helsinki

Former Super Eagles defender, Taiye Taiwo took to his social media to announce that he has sign a contract with Helsinki FC, the biggest football club in Finland.

That's a major contract for him, Big Congratulations!

Reuben Abati: Goodluck is not a Drunkard

Former Spokesperson to former President Jonathan, Reuben Abati has come out to defend his former boss amidst report going around that Goodluck Jonathan was a drunkard. According to Abati, he said for all the years he worked as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the former president, he only saw him drink wine during government functions. Abati cleared the air during a recent interview with Rockcity 101.9 FM, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

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Radio Biafra is back, live and transmitting

Although the Federal Government had claimed to have jammed the signals of pirate station, Radio Biafra, it is believed that it has yet again, resumed transmission.

On July 14, it was announced that the FG had blocked the transmission signals of the controversial radio station, which was operating from an unknown location.

Wedding Bells: OAP Toolz goes bridal shopping in New York

On Air Personality Toolz, who got engage to her beau in May went on bridal shopping in New York thereby ringing the wedding bells ... She posted her picture on her Instagram page.

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Photo: Bride report to NYSC head count in her wedding gown

Lol, A bride who was having her wedding was spotted on the mandatory NYSC Head Count on her wedding dress to avoid the stipulated punishment for missing out from the exercise.

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Car knock down Student involve in the "Rag Day" Celebration

There was a halt to the usual annual rag day celebrated by higher institutions in Nigeria when a moving car knock down Student who was involve in the "Rag Day" celebration

According to report, a 200-level student of Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, was killed Wednesday by a car as students marked their annual “Rag Day”.

The victim, identified as Oluwatobiloba Adeniyi, was a student of the department of Integrated and Computer Science Education in the college, located in Osiele.

Jose Mourinho Label Kelvin De Bruyne a "Crying Kid"

In the new transfer saga, Jose Mourinho said Chelsea made the right decision in selling Kevin De Bruyne as the midfielder was “crying every day he wants to leave.”

De Bruyne, 24, was sold by the Blues to Wolfsburg in 2014 for a reported £16.7 million after he struggled to force his way into the first team at Stamford Bridge.

Since moving to the Bundesliga, however, the Belgium international’s value has rocketed and he has this week been tipped to complete a £50.4 million move to Manchester City.

Army Chief In War Front To Mop Up Operations In Boko Haram Enclaves

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, on Saturday led troops conducting mop up operations in areas formerly occupied by members of the Boko Haram sect in the north-east.

The operation followed the recent aerial bombardment of terrorists’ enclaves in the Borno State.

Addressing reporters after the operations, Lieutenant General Buratai said he was happy going for the mission with the troops.

Hawker Hunter Jet Crash In UK leaves Seven Death

Seven people have been killed in a Hawker Hunter jet crash during an Air show in the United Kingdom.

The jet collided with some vehicles. According to eyewitnesses, the plane was performing a loop but could not complete the maneuver when it came crashing down in a ball of flames.

According to the BBC, South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed that the victims died at the scene, while another person is critical in hospital. The number of injured stands at 14.

NYSC secures N200m bank facility as loans for corps members with business ideas

The Director general of the National Youth Service Corp NYSC, Brig -Gen. Johnson Olawumi today announced that the scheme had secured a N200 million bank facility for disbursement to corps members as loans to enable them start any business of their choice. The DG said this while receiving the Commander, Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Musa Yusuf who paid him a courtesy call at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja

Aww! Beyonce and Blue Ivy wear matching swimsuits in a beautiful family photos

Queen B shared beautiful photos of herself and her 3 year old daughter, Blue Ivy in matching swimsuits in recent family photos on her Tumblr page. They both looked adorable as they posed on a boat. JayZ was also in one of the photos.

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WAEC: "We Will Not Introduce Computer Based Test"

The West Africa Examination Council (WEAC) says it will not introduce the Computer Based Test in its examinations.

Addressing reporters on Friday in Abuja, an official of the council, Mr Charles Eguridu, said the Computer Based Test could not be used to determine the knowledge of students in certain subjects, as the councils exams are based on theory not objectives.

Car robbery suspect says he can steal any brand of vehicle

Kehinde Oluomo who is specialized in stealing motor cars was recently arrested by the Nigerian Police Force, Kwara State command said there was no type of vehicle he couldn't break into no matter the brand or how high-tech it was. He said all he needs to break into it and steal it is a piece of wire.

He confessed to having stolen six cars through this means.

The suspect, who said he was from Lagos State, explained that he started car robbery 2 years ago.

According to him, his strategy was to monitor where vehicles were parked, ensured that nobody was watching him and then he broke into the vehicle with the aid of a wire.

9 year old transgender Parent sues school for discrimination

Transgender parents claim officials in Komarek School District 94 in North Riverside discriminated against the third grader. The parents of a transgender boy file a petition against a west suburban school district, claiming their son was denied use of the boys' restroom.

The child was born female, but diagnosed with gender dysphoria and now identifies as a boy. The petition states the student was told to use a restroom for adult faculty members

Megan Fox makes divorce with Brian Austin Green official

Megan Fox has filed for divorce from Brian Austin Green. According to report earlier this week, the couple had called time on their romance after 11 years together.

Gossip site TMZ revealed that Megan has made the break-up official by filing the official papers to set the divorce in motion.

The outlet reports that Megan is asking for joint physical and legal custody of the pair's two sons Noah, two, and 18-month-old Bodhi.

A source added to the website that because Megan and Brian didn't have a pre-nuptial agreement when they wed, the earnings they have accrued during their five-year marriage will be split straight down the middle as they are classed as “community property”.

However, Megan is expected to pay some kind of spousal support to Brian, due to the difference in their incomes and also due to his reported medical issues.

While many divorces can be bitter and fraught, Megan and Brian's relationship is said to continue to be “very amicable”, and the pair are believed to still be living in the same house with their sons.