Read Jim Iyke's Open Letter To God Asking For a Daughter In 2017

Stylish Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke who already has a son, wrote an open prayer to God on his Instagram page, asking Him to bless him with a daughter in the next year, 2017.

Read what the ace Actor wrote below:

Who Rock It Better Between Mimi Onalaja VS Tiwa Savage

Media personality Omanwumi Mimi Onalaja and singer Tiwa Savage in Lanre Da Silva Ajayi's Shoshana dress. Who would you say slay better in the outfit?

Abuja | Photo of unidentified accident victim lying unconscious at a hospital

This young man who is yet to be identified was involved in a tragic accident in Abuja on Christmas day. According to a Facebook user, the accident victim who is unconscious -has been admitted at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital UATH, Gwagwalada, Abuja. 

Photos: US Based Nigerian Lady Shares Her Joy After Escaping From Kidnappers In Lagos

A Nigerian lady based in he United States is filled with thanks after escaping from the clutches of kidnappers on her arrival to Lagos about 2 weeks ago. According to her, she got whisked away by the hoodlums at about 2:50am on her way from the Airport. She managed to escape by jumping off a moving Vehicle.

Photo: FRSC Officials Returns N100K And Other Items To Accident Victim In Bauchi

An accident victim in Bauchi state was handed over his properties -cash of N109, 000 with mobile phones worth of N300,000 after his discharge from hospital ATBUTH. The items were given to him by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps.

Borno State | Soldiers And Villagers Celebrate After Victory Over Boko Haram

Top military officers and villagers in a celebratory mood during a Camp fire in Pulka, Borno state. This was done to celebrate the military's victory over Boko Haram insurgents which the army said has been crushed. 

Body of crashed Russian plane found in Black Sea

Russian divers on Monday found the main body of the military plane that crashed in the Black Sea with 92 people onboard, an official told Russian news agencies.

"Divers... have found the fuselage of the plane that crashed yesterday in the Black Sea," agencies quoted a member of the emergency ministry's Sochi-based search and rescue team as saying.

[AFP]

Jubilant Nigerian Soldiers Dismantling Boko Haram Flag In Sambisa Forest (Photo)

Gallant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE dismantling the official Boko Haram terrorists flag at Parisu, Camp Zairo, Sambisa forest, Borno State signifying the capture of the Boko Haram terrorists Headquarters.

Boat Carrying Football Team Capsizes In Uganda, 30 Drown (Photos)

Thirty people are feared dead after drowning in Lake Albert on Christmas day as they traveled to participate in a friendly football match. According to eyewitnesses, the boat was overloaded and most of the passengers sat on one side of the boat making it lose balance.

The victims were among footballers and fans from Kawaibenda village in Buliisa District who were travelling to Runga Landing site for a football match as part of the Christmas day festivities.

Nigerian Soldier Who Was Killed In Sambisa Forest Laid To Rest (Photos)

A gallant Nigerian soldier, Sergeant Aliyu Bello, who was killed by suspected Boko Haram fighters during a recent operation in the dreaded Sambisa forest, has been laid to rest. The slain officer was buried today at the military cemetery in Maimalari barracks in Maiduguri, Borno state. 

Graphic Photos: Jihadi Father Who Used His 7-year-old Daughter For Suicide Mission Dies

A jihadi father who used his seven-year-old daughter as a suicide bomber in Syria has now met his own death. Abu Nimr al-Suri was shown on a video kissing his daughter goodbye before sending her into a Syrian police station, where she was blown up by a remote detonator.

Russia Today's Middle East correspondent Lizzie Phelan has tweeted a photograph of Abu Nimr in his traditional death shroud. 

She said he had also been involved in the murder of Syrian TV actor Mohamad Rafea, 30, who was kidnapped and killed in 2012.

Rivers State | Police Sergeant, Bank Official Arrested For Bank Robbery (Photo)

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Sergeant Promise Ukwuoma and an employee of Access Bank, Rumuolumeni Branch, Samuel Ndudiri, identified as members of a criminal gang who attempted to the bank.

The policeman and the bank worker were said to have been apprehended after a discreet investigation by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team with assistance from the Technical Intelligence Unit of the Nigeria Police.

According to an online statement, which was confirmed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Nnamdi Omoni, the duo, were arrested at about 11.35am on Friday.

He feels the love of Old Trafford now - Mourinho praise Mkhitaryan

Jose Mourinho believes Henrikh Mkhitaryan is beginning to hit top form for Manchester United thanks to the support of the fans at Old Trafford.

The Armenia international came off the bench to score a stunning third goal in Monday's 3-1 win over Sunderland in his first appearance since picking up an injury in the 1-0 win over Tottenham on December 11.

Mkhitaryan brought the home fans to their feet as he produced an acrobatic back-heel to turn in Ibrahimovic's cross and secure United's win, although he was fortunate not to have been flagged offside.

Suspected cultists go on rampage in Rivers Community, kill eight

Gunmen suspected to be members of cult groups during the weekend killed eight people in Omoku Town in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.

It was gathered that the heavily armed men stormed the community at about 9pm and shot repeatedly, scaring many away in the process.

A resident of the area, who narrowly escaped the attack, Chief Ezegohuru Eluozo, told newsmen that the incident caused panic and disrupted Christmas celebrations in Omoku.

Sambisa forest to serve as training ground for Nigerian army – COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, on Monday disclosed that Sambisa forest would now serve as training ground for officers of the Nigerian Army as from next year.

Buratai made the revelation in Damasak, Borno, while celebrating Christmas with troops of 145 Battalion after the road leading to the town was reopened by Governor Kashim Shettima, three years after closure.

VIDEO: Wizkid opens up on how he started his music at DJ Stramborella's crib

Wizkid is without an atom of doubt the man of the year as he recently clinched the artist of the year at the just concluded Headies award.

Wizkid has had an amazing 2016 and he doesn’t seem to forget his own story of how he came up from obscurity to prominence.

IBB hails President Buhari’s courage, determination over recapturing of Sambisa

The recapturing Sambisa Forest has excited former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida also known as IBB.

Highly delighted IBB in a statement by Media Office of the former Head State said: “it is a sign of relief, that the Military has finally smocked out Boko Haram terrorists from their notorious enclave of Sambisa Forest” He said.

General Babangida also salute the courage and determination of President Muhammadu Buhari, Army chiefs as well as armed men and women and other security personnel for their sacrifice for the painful liberation of Sambisa Forest and adjoining abode of Boko Haram.

Guru Maharaji gives President Buhari six ways of rescuing the economy

Satguru Maharaji, the founder of One Love Family sect, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to constitute a Price Control Board in order to ameliorate the impact of the current economic recession on ordinary Nigerians.

He also told newsmen in Ibadan on Sunday that a price control mechanism would strengthen the Naira.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sect leader spoke at a news conference which was part of activities to mark his 69th birthday.

APC Chairman in Ekiti denies insulting Pastor Adeboye

The Chairman of Ekiti chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) Olajide Awe, has denied report circulating online in which he was reported to have denigrated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye over the comments made by the cleric during his visit to Governor Ayodele Fayose over the weekend.

The APC Chairman in a statement on Monday said he did not speak or issue any statement condemning commendations given to the State Governor by the RCCG General Overseer described the stories circulating in the social media as deliberate lie as APC would never dabble into any controversial issue involving religious leaders.

Boko Haram leader arrested In Lagos

There seem to be no hiding place for Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria as one of their leaders who escaped from Borno State and settled-in in Lagos has now been arrested.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, told journalists in Maiduguri that the Nigerian Army has resolved to go after all fleeing commanders of the terrorists.

General Buratai also asked soldiers in the northeast to pursue the fleeing terrorists and intercept them.

Singer George Michael Dead at 53

British singer George Michael, who rose to fame during the 1980s as part of the pop duo Wham! before launching a Grammy-winning solo career, died Sunday, his publicist confirms.

He was 53.

via BBC:

Photos: Fantasia and Kendall Taylor Get Married The Second Time

Fantasia decided to walk down the aisle and marry husband Kendall Taylor for the second time over the weekend.

UPDATES! Britney Spears isn't dead, Sony Twitter account was hacked

Earlier we brought you reports about the shocking revelation of Britney Spear's death by Sony Music official twitter account. It has now been confirmed that it a hoax.

Read via Lovebscott:

Sony Music Global was the victim of a hack Monday morning. The official Twitter account for Sony’s music division tweeted that Britney Spears had died at the age of 35.

19-year-old limbless Nigerian teen who lives in a plastic bowl dies

19-year-old Rahma Haruna, whose limb stopped developing when she was 6 months have died yesterday, 25th December.

The Kano state born has been living in a bowl all her life, which her family transport her around in.  Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar shared the news on Facebook.

Chelsea 3 Bournemouth 0: Pedro double inspires blues to record-breaking 12th straight league win

Chelsea won their 12th Premier League game in a row for the first time in their history as they downed Bournemouth 3-0 on Boxing Day to move nine points clear at the top of the table.

The Blues were without suspended star duo N'Golo Kante and Diego Costa but they still managed to secure a record-breaking victory at Stamford Bridge.

Pedro opened the scoring for Chelsea after 24 minutes, though he will miss his side's next clash against Stoke City after picking up a booking.

Eden Hazard converted his 50th Premier League goal for the club from the penalty spot after being fouled by Simon Francis in the second half, before Pedro added a third late on.

Manchester United 3 Sunderland 1: Mkhitaryan stunning goal seals three points for United

Manchester United's late show saw them surge past Sunderland 3-1 in their Premier League clash on Boxing Day, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan netting a superb goal.

Blind combined with Ibrahimovic in the first half to net the opener, charging into the box and finishing low into the bottom corner.

Arsenal 1 West Bromwich Albion 0: Gunners edge over Baggies with lone goal from Giroud

 

Arsenal needed a late goal from Olivier Giroud to secure a 1-0 win over West Brom at the Emirates on Boxing Day.

The Gunners, who went into the game on back of consecutive defeats to Everton and Manchester City, looked set to drop more points until the France international’s late strike.

Frank Edoho shares cute photo of his newborn son with wife Sandra

TV host, Frank Edoho's new baby boy was born on the 14th of December in the United States. He is his dad's 5th child though second with wife, Sandra Edoho. Frank has three children from his previous marriage.

Wife strips naked after she caught her husband with another woman (Photos)

A woman got angry and stripped naked at a popular pub in Rongo area of Nairobi, Kenya after she busted her husband cheating.

According to Mpasho news, the woman who drinks too much was already intoxicated at the time she heard her husband was with another woman.

OMG! Little boy found inside a carton in Lagos (Photos)

According to reports, the little boy of about a year old was put in a box and dumped in a gutter on Alara street in Yaba, Lagos yesterday 25th December, 2016.

He was reportedly found by the OPC vigilante group on patrol crawling out of the gutter.