The Philippines announces split with the United States

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared the Philippines' "separation" from long-standing ally the United States during a visit to Beijing as he rebalances his country's diplomacy towards China.

Duterte's comments came after he met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square on Thursday. The two also pledged to enhance trust and friendship and played down a maritime dispute in the South China Sea.

"I announce my separation from the United States, both in military but economics also," Duterte announced at a meeting of Filipino and Chinese businessmen in Beijing.

Nigerian pilot aim to become the first African pilot in history to fly around the world solo (PHOTOs)

Nigerian Pilot Ademilola "Lola" Odujinrin with Djibouti's national flag carrier, Air Djibouti is on a mission to become the first African pilot in history to fly around the world solo.

Odujinrin has completed his first leg of the flight, flying a light single propeller aircraft. The Nigerian Avatar is continuing his journey around the world from Malta through Djibouti, India and Australia after finishing his first leg after crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

Aww! Actress Chioma Akpotha is so cute from childhood (See throwback)

Nollywood Actress Chioma Akpotha popular known as Chioma Chukwuka shared a throwback photo of her self-celebrating her birthday long time ago. She born in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.

Bianca Ojukwu looking glamorous at a recent event

Widow of late Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu and former Ambassador to Spain, Bianca Ojukwu attended the crowning ceremony of Anambra State First Lady, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano as the WASH ambassador by the European Union and UNICEF.

See what these girls was spotted wearing at an event ...

I don't even know what to say when the sleeping dogs are fast asleep ...

BUSTED! Man catches wife with lover who happens to be his subordinate

A man identified as Paul caught his wife, Janet in bed with her lover Fred, who is said to be his subordinate, this is according to report on a Kenyan gossip blog

Buhari sends names of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees to the senate for screening, confirmation

President Buhari today forwarded names of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees to the senate. Among those that made the list are Musa Ibeto former deputy governor of Niger state, Pauline Tallen, former deputy governor of Plateau state, Olorunnimbe Mamora, a former senator from Lagos state, and George Oguntade, a former justice of the Supreme Court. 

See list below:

Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian step out in style

60-year-old Kris Jenner stepped out in style for dinner with her daughter Kourtney Kardashian at Gracias Madre in West Hollywood rocking a sheer lace top.

Kris wore a revealing sheer lace top which exposed her ample bosom, while her 37-year-old daughter Kourtney donned a sexy black mini dress.The mother-daughter duo made sure to look smart in their complementing all black ensembles as they attended the Gracias Madre event.

Is this one of the dumbest thieves ever? See what he did ...

This man just reminds me of how giraffe believes to be hiding. Anyways the gist is that Police in Northamptonshire, England have released surveillance image of a man suspected to have stolen a Venetian blind which he tried to conceal unsuccessfully. The stolen item is very visibly sticking out of his jacket. Police are seeking the man and have encouraged residents to provide any information about his identity or whereabouts.

Huh! See what happened at this Wedding ...

According to Ghanaian online who shared the photo, it reported that this scene happened at a wedding recently ... But why?

Leicester City makes history as the First English side to win First 3 Champions League

English Premier League defending champions Leicester City have made history as they are the first club from England to win their first three matches in the UEFA Champions League following wins over FC Copenhagen, FC Porto and Club Brugge and can now reach the last 16 with a point in their next fixture.

Speaking to Journalists, Coach Claudio Ranieri said: “We are the record team! We are in a good position, our destiny is in our hands and we want to continue in this way.

The Many Lies in John Paden's Book on Buhari - Reno Omokri

As written by Remo Omokri:

The book 'Muhammadu Buhari-The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria' by Professor John Paden is not only an intellectually lazy work, it is also a fallacious document hastily put together to paint the protagonist in the borrowed garb of an effective leader who is cleaning the Augean Stable of misrule and corruption in Nigeria, but my question is this-how can you fight corruption with lies?

I have taken my time to x-ray the book and I cannot help but agree with the national leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress that Paden has done a great disservice to the truth. If I were Paden, I would consider a career in fiction writing. His talents are much better suited for that than to scholarly and investigative work.

OMG! Harry Redknapp accidentally runs his wife over in his Range Rover and drags her down road (PHOTOs)

Former Tottenham, West Ham, Southampton, Portsmouth and QPR manager Harry Redknapp, 69, on Tuesday accidentally used his Range Rover to run over his wife Sandra, also 69, after he dropped her off at the shops. Her coat got trapped in the door leaving her foot still in the Range Rover’s footwell as he drove away at Westbourne, Bournemouth.

Redknapp halted his car's movement, but by the time his wife had already screamed in agony and was left bloodied and seriously injured.

In 8 months EFCC has arrested 80 Fraudsters, Recovered N57m In Southwest

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Office, on Thursday said it recovered over N57m from suspected fraudsters in the South-West between February and September 2016.

The Zonal Head, EFCC, Mr. Akaninyene Ezima, added that apart from the amount, 80 suspects were arrested during the period, while six vehicles were seized. He added that eight of the suspects have been charged to courts.

President Buhari felicitates with the New Oba Of Benin

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged the full support of the Federal Government for the Royal Destiny Trust program of the newly installed Oba of Benin, Ewuare II.

Buhari, represented by Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, made the pledge at the coronation of the Oba of Benin on Thursday.

The president who congratulated the new monarch also prayed for his success.

Betty Irabor: Don't covet the seeming perfect lives you see on social media

Genevieve magazine publisher, Betty Irabor shared some words of advice on social media yesterday, she wrote:

"Dont put plaster on what needs surgery" it's such a great day to be alive and behold the goodness of God. Remember that you cannot filter reality So remain true to yourself and don't covet the seeming perfect lives you see on social media. People have scars that are masked . People put a plaster on what needs surgery. Iive life on your own terms. It's ok not to have it all figured out".

Couple pleads guilty to enslaving Nigerian nanny for two years in Texas

The Nigerian couple in Katy, Texas charged in relation to enslaving their Nigerian nanny from Sept. 29, 2013, through Oct. 10, 2015, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, October 20th in the Houston Federal courtroom. 

U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson said Sandra Nsobundu, 49, pleaded guilty to unlawful conduct with respect to documents in furtherance of forced labor, while her husband, Chudy Nsobundu, 57, pleaded guilty to visa fraud.

For two years, the couple, who are naturalized U.S. citizens, forced the woman to work without her passport and visa. the Nsobundus also knowingly enforced a scheme to cause the woman to believe that failure to perform the labor services would result in serious harm. They also threatened abuse of law and the legal process.

SHOCKING! Corpse exploding in Venezuela’s morgues due to lack of funds to provide air conditioning

Corpses in Venezuela’s morgues are reportedly exploding due to lack of fund to provide air conditioning.

This follows after the country’s economic downsized under the regime of President Nicholas Maduro, a reported bus driver- turned politician who inflated prices, subjecting over 30 million citizens to hardship and starvation.

Say What | Lady uses porn star to test her boyfriend faithfulness and here is the result

A lady who wanted to test her boyfriend's loyalty decided to set him up with the ultimate honey trap. She sent porn star Valerie White to catch him out and the whole thing was documented on To Catch A Cheater. The unsuspecting guy didn't give into Valerie's overt flirtations and admitted he had a girlfriend but she did succeed in getting his number after he suggested they could hang out.

Ciara Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Her Ex, Future

American rapper, Future will be relieved to know that his ex and baby mama, Ciara has dropped charges against him following their messy split.

Ciara, through her legal counsel, Larry Stein, has filed a motion seeking to dismiss the remaining libel charges against her ex-husband.

The move comes after Future played his game right by saying some emotional and nice things about her, including, “This bitch got control problems.”

Judge gives Father who repeatedly raped his 12-year old daughter 60-day sentence

Judge John McKeon, who sentenced a father who repeatedly raped his 12-year-old daughter to jail for only 60 days is catching all kinds of heat for his terrible judgment.

As at Thursday morning, there was about 38,000 signed petition on a Change.org petition calling for his impeachment for the 60-day sentence he gave the Glasgow, Montana father who pleaded guilty to repeatedly raping his daughter.

Part of the petition reads:

Bauchi State | Government to assist two brothers suffering from spinal cord injuries for years

Bauchi State governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar is poised to assist the less privileged citizens having serious health issues in order to save their lives.

The Governor made this known through the Hon. Commissioner of Youths, Sports and Social Welfare Pharm Ibrahim Madaki during the commissioner's visit to the residence of Auwal Halliru Bauchi and his brother Uzairu R Hassan who have been suffering from spinal cord injuries for several years.

Kanye West questions friendship with Jay-Z says "Our kids ain't never even played together"

Kanye West has hit hard on Jay-Z in what could be a shocking revelation. It all started during a Saint Pablo tour stop at Key Arena in Seattle, Wednesday night, October 19th, Kanye West made it clear that he has no intention of recording a sequel album to Watch the Throne with Jay-Z because of behind-the-scenes drama that took place when he tried to get Hov on the album version of Drake's "Poip Style"

"Let me tell y'all something," he told the crowd. "There will never be a Watch the Throne 2. You know why? Because that's the reason why I wasn't on the song. I wasn't on the song because of Hov. Because of some Tidal/Apple bulls***t. This shit gets me tight every time I perform this motherf***ker,"

German parliament says African leaders steal $50bn annually

Andres Lammei, a lawmaker and chairman, Working Group on Africa of the CDU/CSU in the Federal Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany, has said that the legislative arm in Nigeria and other African countries are not duly respected by the executive.

Lammei made this statement yesterday while receiving in audience some select state parliamentarians and parliamentary staff from Nigeria at the Bundestag, Parliamentary Building in Berlin, Germany. He noted his observation and concerns over the ‘$50 billion’ that often disappeared from the treasury of governments across Africa annually, saying that that would always impede development in the county.

Kidnappers abduct Government official in Sokoto State

Engr. Muhammad Lawal Mai Doki, Chairman of Zakat and Endowment Committee in Sokoto was kidnapped yesterday, October 19th, around 9pm within the Sokoto metropolis.

Engr. Mai-Doki is also the Project Manager Bakalori Irrigation Scheme of the Rima River Basin Development Authority. All efforts made towards establishing contact with his abductors has proved abortive.

Choi! See the SHOCKING things Ghanaian politicians are doing to get supporters in coming polls (Photos)

Election campaigns in Ghana are in full swing and politicians are going to any length to convince the ordinary man on the street that they are humble and reachable in order to be voted into power.

From making soups, pounding yam to plaiting women's hair, these politicians are determined to make electorates believe they are "men of the people" so that they'd support and vote from them.

Buhari's daughter Hanan at the African women's forum in Belgium

President Buhari's daughter Hanan who is also a professional photographer is pictured at the African women's women's forum holding in Brussels, Belgium. 

Bill to establish North East Development Commission NEDC passes third reading

The bill to establish the North East Development Commission NEDC scaled the third read during plenary at the senate today October 20th. The Commission, like NDDC, will focus on executing developmental projects for the North East region that has suffered various setbacks due to many years of Boko Haram insurgents.

Goodluck Jonathan attends 20th Anniversary Symposium of the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Development in Africa

Former President Goodluck Jonathan who is currently in South Africa, today attended the 20th Anniversary Symposium of the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Development in Africa.

Patience Jonathan says the $15m are gifts from friends and well-wishers over the last 15 years

Wife of former Nigerian President, Patience Jonathan has explained in details how she accumulated in 15 years over $15million in bank accounts linked to her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The detail was given in court papers filed by Union of Niger Delta Youth Organisation for Equity, Justice and Good Governance on behalf of the former First Lady, against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) .