Ooni Of Ife Customizes His Rolls Royce Ahead Of Coronation

The new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, in preparation of his coronation has customized the plate number on his Roll-Royce Phantom, and that is one classy Oba.

Buhari,Queen Elizabeth and other top dignitaries are expected to grace the coronation

Lupita Nyong'o covers Elle UK January issue (photos)

Lupita Nyong'o feature on the cover of the January issue of Elle UK. The Oscar winner talks on Star Wars, identity and the power of representation.

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Nigerian Army arrests Boko Haram Chief cameramen and 2 others (PHOTO)

Military officers of 28 Task Force Brigade yesterday December 4th, arrested another Boko Haram terrorist suspect, Abdullahi Abubakar Sadiq, believed to be the terrorists Chief Cameraman and suspect number 58 on the list of 100 suspected Boko Haram terrorists wanted list. He was arrested at Uba town, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The troops also arrested two other suspected Boko Haram terrorists along with two other terrorists at at Rumirgo and Kilakasa.

SSS uncovers Boko Haram cells in Abuja

Press statement from the State Security Service..

"This is to inform the general public that the Boko Haram terrorist group has continued to establish and operate sleeper cells whose (sole) mandates are to conduct surveillance and carry out subsequent attacks in the FCT. This disclosure has become necessary following the arrests of the sect’s members who migrated from various conflict theaters in the North East to the FCT in order to enable them capitalize on the excitement of the yuletide season to launch attacks in the city.

For instance, on October 29th, 2015, the duo of Muhammed Hassan Idris (a Nigerien) and Baba Abdul Maina were arrested at Panteka area of Apo, Abuja. This was followed by the arrest of Sanni Mohammed (aka Kakase) and Ahmed Umaru (aka Mallam; Mallam Hamdi Garne; Ahmed Daubi) in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Sanni, who hails from Potiskum, Yobe State, fled the area following his involvement in coordinated suicide attacks in Yobe, Plateau, Kano and Kaduna States.

Arms Deal: My father never bidded for any arms contract during Jonathan's govt - Dokpesi's son

Raymond Dokpesi Jnr, the son of embattled chairman of DAAR group, Chief Raymond Dokpesi has released a statement distancing his father from the controversial $2.1 billion arms deal scandal.

According to a statement released titled "The Continued Detention of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi by The EFCC on Allegations of Money Laundering" which was signed by him, he said his father was only contracted to develop a Multi Media Strategic Development Support Project to promote and project the achievements and highlight the challenges of former president Jonathan's government. He says in the statement that his father is not a contractor with the Ministry of Defence and does not supply arms. 

The full text of the statement after the cut...

See the first Nigerian couple to attain same senior rank level in the Army

Brigadier General Cecilia U. Akagu (front) and Brigadier Gen. Clifford B. Wanda (husband) are Nigeria’s first married army officers to attain the same rank. Photo credit: Sahara Reporters

Suicide attack in Lake Chad leaves about 27 dead

An attack by three suicide bombers at Island of Koulfoua on Lake Chad today has left now fewer than 27 people dead. As at the time of this report, no group has claimed responsibility yet.

Its a Boy! Kim and Kanye West welcomes their baby boy

A big congratulations to the Kimye as they welcome their second child. A rep for Kim K just announced that she has given birth to her son!

"Kim Kardashian West and her husband, Kanye West, welcomed the arrival of their son this morning.

"Mother and son are doing well."

President of China pledges $60billion to develop Africa

President of China Xi Jinping has pledged a $60bn zero-interest loan to Africa that will help in the development of the continent. He said this at the opening of the China-Africa Corporation Forum in Johannesburg this morning. He announced that China will train 200,000 technicians for Africa and also offer 40,000 training opportunities for Africans.

Thieves dismantle ATM machine and cart away with the money inside

This is how desperate people are this season, you hear all sort of news of robbery. This actually happened in of the ATM inside Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State. They burgled the ATM safe room and stole the money inside.

Police Boss, Sunday Arase Issues Strict Warning To Pro-Biafra Protesters

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase has issued a stern warning to MASSOB and IPOB activists to stop threatening public peace or face the full weight of the law. The warning followed the observation by the Nigeria Police Force leadership of the increasing resort to acts of brigandage by sets of misguided individuals who apparently are hiding under the cloak of Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to threaten national security and public peace in parts of South East geopolitical Zone and some other conterminous States.

Facebook owner, Mark Zuckerberg and wife welcome daughter, Max

Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan welcome daughter Max and also pledge to give away 99% of their Facebook shares - currently worth $45,000,000,000 - over lifetime to philanthropic causes.

Mark said: "We're so happy to welcome our daughter Max into this world. Everyone is happy and healthy.

Chris Brown cancel Australia tour due to visa trouble

Chris Brown has canceled plans for a Down Under tour after Australian authorities earlier warned the troubled R&B singer that they were likely to refuse him a visa because of his criminal conviction for assaulting pop star Rihanna according to report from New York Times.

Ticketing agency Ticketek on Wednesday posted a statement from Brown's promoters saying the planned December tour of Australia and New Zealand had been canceled and those who had bought tickets would get refunds.

Missing Her: Justin Bieber shares old selfie with Selena Gomez

Justin Bieber took to his Instagram account to share an old photo of him with his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez.

The photo has since got Belieber's fan freaking out in the comments section of the photo, which features the two young stars on an ATV with Justin‘s head resting on Selena‘s back while her hand caresses his leg.

Kim Kardashian blasted for photoshopping her pictures

Kim Kardashian is currently facing backslah from fans who are accusing her of photoshopping her desert photoshoot to make her look slimmer.

The 35-year-old reality star hopped on Instagram Monday and shared four saucy pics from the May shoot in which she appeared noticeably different from a recent episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," which featured the trip.

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Senator Dino Melaye: "I don’t know if Prince Audu was poisoned"

Senator Dino Melaye ‘cannot say’ for sure, if the deceased candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Kogi State 2015 governorship election, Prince Abubakar Audu, was poisoned.

Melaye said on Wednesday, during a show on African Independent Television, that only God knows if foul play was responsible for the death of Prince Audu.

Florida man convicted of killing wife and posting Facebook photo

A jury found a Florida man guilty of second-degree murder after he killed his wife and posted a photo of her blood-spattered body on Facebook.

Jurors on Wednesday rejected the argument that Derek Medina, 33, acted in self-defence when he shot 27-year-old Jennifer Alfonso eight times in August 2013 at their Miami residence, according to a court spokeswoman.

Mariah Carey gushes over her billionaire boyfriend, James Packer

Mariah Carey can't seem to overemphasized how lucky she is to have billionaire James Packer as her boyfriend.

Pagesix reports that the singer couldn’t stop gushing about her Australian beau during an appearance on “The Steve Harvey Show” on Tuesday, all the while flaunting her dazzling diamond pendant from Packer, 48.

See what APC is saying about the current fuel scarcity

Have you notice the scarcity of fuel in your area? It is gradually increasing by the day and a lot of Nigerians are getting frustrated especially the yuletide season where a lot of travelling are done. The ruling political party of the nation, the All Progressives Congress, has a message to deliver.

They issued thismessage via Twitter page, the APC said President Muhammadu Buhari, is addressing the issue of fuel scarcity.

Photo: Presidebt Buhari & his entourage arrive at burial of HID Awolowo

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Ikenne, Ogun state, for the burial of late Chief HID Awolowo.

Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu, who died on September 19, is being buried beside her late husband, the late Yoruba leader, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

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500 Nigerians deported from the UK

No fewer than 500 Nigerians were reportedly deported by the government of the United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday.

The plane bearing the said 500 Nigerians touched ground in Nigeria’s Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, as most of the deportees expressed dissatisfaction with returning home and the manner they were treated by UK authorities.

National Population Commission to adopt Biometric Technology for 2017 Census

The National Population Commission (NPC) in Nigeria, says it will adopt the use of biometric data technology for the 2017 population and housing census.

The technology will involve the capturing of facial impression and fingerprints of respondents.

According to the Chairman of the commission, Eze Duruiheoma, the aim is to eliminate all forms of manipulation and also give the nation accurate, reliable and indisputable demographic data that will drive the country to sustainable development.

4 years old Michigan boy talks for first time with new voice box

Grant Hasse was born with two very rare conditions - one that's usually fatal, the other that should have left him unable to talk.

But at almost 4 years old, he's a healthy bundle of energy after three dozen surgeries, including an innovative operation to create a new voice box.

Doctors discovered before he was born that Grant's upper airway was completely blocked, meaning that at birth, he'd be unable to breathe. Even with quick intervention, doctors said his survival chances were extremely slim.

Kogi State APC governorship candidate Prince Audu Abubakar dies #KogiDecides

According to report, Prince Audu Abubakar, the APC candidate in the state's governorship election which held yesterday November 21st, reportedly slumped and died this afternoon. He is pictured above just yesterday as he casted his vote. According to Sahara Reporters, Audu died of undisclosed medical reasons shortly after INEC declared his victory at the elections inconclusive. Cause of death is unknown. Details later

Woman Buys Up an Entire Toy Store, Donates Everything to Homeless Kids [VIDEO}

This is how to show generosity. Carol Suchman is fond of donating toys to some of New York City’s poorest children. This year, she happened to be walking past the shuttered Hudson Party Store in the city’s West Village and had an idea.

She decided to approach the store’s owner and make a deal. She bought everything inside.

Photo: Kanye West, John Legend takes their pregnant wives to dinner

It was all a special day for both pregnant Kim Kardashian and Chrissy Teigen as their husbands, Kanye West and John Legend threats them to a special dinner in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

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Amber Rose Launches New Clothing Line ... Guess it Name?

No stopping her ... Amber Rose is taking her message of women’s empowerment to the next level. But the only thing is that we all know what "slut" means.

After holding her SlutWalk in Los Angeles earlier this year, Amber’s continuing the conversation of double standards women face in regards to their sexuality by launching a new line of apparel.

#KogiDecides: Observer Group Lauds Early Arrival Of Election Materials

A Transition Monitoring Group, TMG, Quick Count, on Saturday said 75 per cent of the polling units in the Kogi governorship election had witnessed early arrival of election officials and materials.

The group’s spokesperson, Armsfree Ajanaku, made the observation in a report issued to journalists in Lokoja by the group’s spokesperson, Armsfree Ajanaku.

It said INEC personnel and materials arrived 75 per cent of the polling units across the state by 7:30 a.m.

Updates: Suspected Paris attacks scout arrested in Turkey

Turkish police have arrested a Belgian man of Moroccan origin on suspicion that he scouted out target sites for last Friday's attacks in Paris on behalf of the Islamic State (IS) group, authorities said Saturday according to report by France 24

Ahmet Dahmani, 26, was detained at a luxury hotel in the Mediterranean coastal city of Antalya.