Donald Trump retains 50 senior Obama appointees

President-elect Donald Trump has asked roughly 50 senior President Barack Obama administration appointees to remain in their posts after his inauguration to ensure continuity in government, his incoming White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, said on Thursday.

The officials include the highest-ranking career officials at key national security agencies like the Pentagon and State Department.

Deputy Defence Secretary Robert Work and America’s third-ranking diplomat, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon, will serve as acting chiefs of their agencies until successors for the top jobs are confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Trump’s spokesman said.

Mass sack looms in Nigerian hotels – Hotel Association laments

The Nigeria Hotel Association on Thursday said that hotels in the country might soon begin to disengage workers due to tough regulations and high running cost.

The association Chairman in Rivers, Mr. Eugene Nwauzi, said that the tough situation had led to 300 percent increase in rates for hotel accommodation.

Nwauzi said that aside from the increase in charges, the hotels were also experiencing loss of patronage

He said that imminent sack of workers was part of the measures being contemplated to reduce losses arising from poor patronage, high running cost and tough regulatory environment.

UPDATES: 58 Democrats that won't attend Donald Trump's inauguration

Above is a comprehensive list of the 58 Democrats that won't attend Donald Trump's inauguration. It was confirmed recently that only 23 Democratic lawmakers will boycott the inauguration of United States 45th president, but now, the number has grown to 58.

Cuba Gooding Jr. Files for Divorce from Wife Sarah Gooding

Cuba Gooding Jr. and his wife Sarah are calling it quits. Sarah initially asked for a separation, but Cuba responded to her separation petition by asking for a straight-up divorce.

via TMZ:

Darey Art Alade: "How I Kept My Marriage Going For 10 Years"

Award winning R&B singer, Dare Art Alade and his wife Deola Ayeni Art-Alade have been married for a decade and in an industry where marriages end faster than a porn star’s career, LIB asked him the secret to his successful union that’s already been blessed with two kids.

Read what he said below:

Photos: Gravel Truck Falls On Car At Ojuelegba, Kills One

A life was lost in an accident involving a truck carrying gravel and a car recently the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency shared photos from the scene on their twitter page.

#RannTragedy: Two victims of accidental bombings die in hospitals as evacuation of injured ends

Hospitals in Maiduguri have discharged five hospitalized victims while two died out of the 80 severely injured victims moved from Rann in Kala-Balge to Maiduguri by the United Nations Humanitarian Air Services and the Nigerian Air Force ‎both of which provided 7 helicopters for the evacuation that ended on Thursday.

Borno State Commissioner for Health, Dr Haruna Mshelia in situation update on Thursday, said the State Specialist Hospital currently has 68 of the victims after those initially hospitalized at the military hospital at 7th Division of the Nigerian Army were all moved to the State Specialist Hospital on Thursday.

Goodluck Jonathan writes open letter to congratulates Donald Trump

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Donald Trump on his swearing ceremony. GEJ issued his congratulatory message via his Facebook  to America's new president, Donald Trump.

On the letter dated January 20th 2017, he wrote;

"If it is a matter of declaring war, let us declare war ..." - Cardinal Onaiyekan reacts to failure to rescue kidnapped priest after one year

The Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has bemoaned the failure of security agencies to rescue missing  Rev. Fr. Gabriel Oyaka from his abductors after more than one year, according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report.

Onaiyekan expressed the view at a press briefing following a mass in honor of the missing priest in Abuja on Thursday.

Oyaka was the financial secretary of  the Congregation of Holy Ghost Fathers and was abducted in October 2015 while he was travelling from Abuja to Onitsha, Anambra, for a meeting.

Omega Fire Pastor, MMM, Tonto Dikeh Tops Google Search

According to Google, the sacking of Joseph Aiyedun, a pastor with the popular Nigerian church, Omega Fire Ministries, is trending on their site.

Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Anglophone West Africa, Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, said in a statement in Lagos that the pastor was sacked for registering with the controversial ponzi scheme, popularly known as MMM.

He said that the development, according to Google Trends, topped searches from January 11 to January 18.

N1m Gucci Dionysus bag Game - Toke Makinwa vs Bonang Matheba

Toke Makinwa has gotten herself the same Gucci Dionysus Embroidered Supreme GG Shoulder Bag that Rapper AKA bought Bonang Matheba about three weeks ago. According to valuers, the bag costs $3,800 which is about 1.1 million naira.

While Bonang rocked hers with a red dress, Toke rocked hers with a red cape. Their styles are sure very similar and they even call themselves twins

Kemi Olunoyo analyzes Laura Ikeji's wedding photo says it was retouched

Controversial media personality, Kemi Olunoyo has once again take jibes on Laura Ikeji's wedding photo with Ogbonna Kanu (brother to Football Legend, Kanu Nwankwo). According to Kemi, the wedding photo was photoshopped to hide Laura's baby bump - indirectly saying Laura is already pregnant.

See what she wrote below:

Say What | South African Pastor Heals Lady's Vaginal Pimple With His Shoe

A Facebook user shared this video of a South African pastor healing a lady's vaginal pimple with his shoe. Okay, let somebody shout Hallelujah for the miracle!

Watch the video below:

Disturbing Video: 15-year-old student shoots teacher, 3 students and himself at American school in Mexico

A 15-year-old student opened fire Wednesday at an American school in Monterrey, northern Mexico, gravely injuring three students and a teacher before turning the gun to himself.

The shooter died at a hospital and three of the victims are "fighting between life and death," as they were all shot in the head, Fox news reports. The entire scene was captured by a surveillance camera.

Ivanka Trump denial claims that she will fill Melania's role says there's one first lady'

Ivanka Trump finally broke her silence about rumors that she might fill the role of first lady when her father takes office today. In an interview with Good Morning America,' Ivanka said while referring to her father's wife Melania.

'Well, I think its an inappropriate observation. There's one first lady and she'll do remarkable things,

"Your pu$$y running around with global politicians" - Kemi Olunloyo blasts Angela Okorie for shading Bobrisky

Kemi Olunloyo in a post in her IG page slam actress Angela Okorie after she appeared to throw shade at Bobrisky. 

Read her savage diss below:

Photos from Donald Trump's pre-inauguration dinner

Donald Trump was joined by his wife Melania for the final time as president-elect on Thursday night at a black-tie dinner where he spoke excitedly about his inauguration.

Caitlyn Jenner stuns in black at Trump's pre-inauguration dinner

Caitlyn Jenner is one of the few celebrities who are attending Donald Trump's inauguration. She was spotted looking fab in black at his pre-inauguration dinner.

Sahara Reporters Publisher, Sowore slam Linda Ikeji for reporting he was barred from leaving the country

A few days ago, popular blogger -Linda Ikeji reported that Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has been barred from leaving the country until further notice. The report came following a petition filed by Fatodu Lekan to the Police Command Headquarters in Lagos State against Sowore of Sahara Reporters over criminal defamation, threat to life and Blackmail.

Lagos Police parade 2 teachers for raping 6-year-old pupil after showing her pornography

Eighteen suspected criminals among them two teachers were yesterday paraded by Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, AIG Kayode Aderanti at the Onikan zonal headquarters, Lagos.

The suspects were involved in robberies, defilement, and stealing.

#RannTragedy: What I saw was indescribable ... I saw bodies of children cut in two - Doctor

A doctor has relived the horror of the Rann, Borno State accidental bombing in which no fewer than 75 persons died

Alfred Davies, a Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Field Coordinator, who was in Rann when the attack occurred gives his account of the tragedy:

The first bomb fell at 12.30pm and landed just a few metres away from the Red Cross office. The plane circled back around and it dropped a second bomb five minutes later.

Wendy Williams says replacing Fergie with Nicole Scherzinger in Black Eyed Peas is a bad idea

Wendy Williams says replacing Fergie with Nicole Scherzinger is a big mistake for Black eye peas.

Nicole is reportedly lined up to join the band and has been spotted with the members of the group. Wendy explained on her Wendy Williams chat show on Thursday.

Beautiful Photos of Actress, Oge Okoye

Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye looked stunning as she hit the beach in Lagos. She seems a bit chubby ... Maybe it just her pose anyway!

Lol! Watch Donald Trump Awkwardly Sings & Dances At His Inauguration Concert

70-year-old President-elect, Donald Trump was dancing like no one was watching during the Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19. Luckily, everyone’s eyes were glued to the President-elect as he belted out the lyrics to “God Bless the U.S.A,” while Lee Greenwood performed his signature song. Despite struggling to find entertainment, he appeared to be quite pleased with the talent he booked, swaying from side to side as the patriotic jam played. Donald was also clapping along, even hugging artists after they took the stage.

Donald Trump Inauguration Full Guest List

Even though the crowd supporting President-elect Donald Trump next week at the inauguration was sure to be a little different from the 1 million people who attended President Barack Obama's in 2013, it's still on track to be sizeable. More than 800,000 people were expected to attend the Jan. 20 celebrations in honor of the new commander-in-chief.

Members of Congress, prominent lawmakers and Supreme Court justices typically make the Inauguration Day guest list, but given the craziness that was 2016, it's not safe to assume anything. With just days to go, celebrities and politicians have been declaring in droves that they're intentionally missing the swearing-in ceremony to protest Trump's controversial stances.

Trump tries to tell his wife, Melania where to sit at inauguration event but she ignores him

Donald Trump tried to tell his wife where to sit at an inauguration event - and she completely ignored him and walked off.

According to UK Mirror, the awkward moment happened today at a luncheon kicking off his inauguration.He began his remarks by thanking his wife, Melania, who he said had “put up with so much with all the fake news. Fake news, that’s what it is.”

Singer Mc Galaxy donates N1m to TV host Emma Ugolee

Media personality Emmanuel Ugolee is down with kidney disease, he needs about N50m to get proper treatment. Mc Galaxy has done his part by donating N1m in cash.

Thanks, Mc Galaxy, God will increase you! If you want to assist, find the details below:

Photos: Angry woman allegedly burns down boyfriends house for breaking up with her

According to a Facebook user,  Victor Ibeh,  a woman burnt down her boyfriend's house because he broke up with her based on her attitude.

See what he posted and other photos below:

Britney Spears & Sam Asghari Splitting Up After Cheating Reports?

It seems the relationship between award-winning singer, Britney Spears and her new beau, Sam Asghari has come to an end after cheating reports.

Read via hollywoodlife:

Man arrested after reporting a bomb threat aboard a mid-air flight

A 20-year-old man has been arrested after claiming there was a bomb aboard a mid-air United flight from San Diego. 

Cameron Elvan Korth, 20, a landscaper from the Salt Lake City area faces a single charge of "maliciously conveying false information" after boarding United flight 231 at Lindbergh Field destined for Denver Monday night where he left a note in the plane's restroom that read "THERE IS BOMBS ON 231 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LAND."