Taraji P Henson, Janae Monae, Others Stun At Vanity Fair Party

Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janae Monae and a host of others turned up for a party thrown for the movie Hidden Figures, last night and the celebrities all had massive fun.

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BREAKING: INEC official’s hand cut off by Thugs in Rivers Polls

Political thugs have allegedly chopped the hand of an Independent National Electoral Commission’s officer in Igbo-Etche area of Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, in the supplementary legislative poll.

Buhari, Osinbajo are a perfect duo – 36 States Speakers

State Houses of Assembly Speakers have described President Muhammadu Buhari and Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo as a good combination of leaders.

They commended Buhari for transmitting power to Osinbajo before he embarked on medical vacation to the United Kingdom, saying his action was in strict adherence to the provisions of the country’s constitution.

The Speakers also hailed Professor Osinbajo on the way and manner he has since handled the affairs of the nation.

Kemi Olunloyo: Shame On Nigerian Men, They Are Losers

Controversial media personality, Kemi Olunloyo, took to her IG page to share the photo of an interracial couple adding that more f such marriages are happening due to Nigerian men and their knack for domestic violence.

She wrote:

German Archaeologists Abductors Demand N60m Ransom

Kidnappers of a German archaeologists, Peter Breunig and Johannes Buringer, have demanded N60 million naira ransom.

The two men were abducted Wednesday morning at Jenjela village in Kagarko Local Government of Area Kaduna State.

Ben Murray-Bruce: Osinbajo needs to teach Buhari his magic on how he appreciated the Naira

Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce, has applauded Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, as the price of dollar continues to fall against the Naira.

The Naira was traded between 400 and 460 against the dollar at the parallel market on Friday.

JJ Okocha named second best free transfer in Premier League history

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, has been rated as the second best free transfer in the history of the English Premier League.

Okocha joined Bolton Wanderers from Ligue 1 side, Paris Saint- Germain in 2002.

Overspeeding bus rams into bush, leaves many injured

Passengers were seriously injured in a ghastly accident involving a commercial bus belonging to Benue Links Transports Company. The speeding bus lost control and rammed into a nearby bush along Enugu road, causing serious injuries.

Chris Green slams Pinnick for revealing CAF presidency vote

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee member, Chris Green, has criticized the federation’s president, Amaju Pinnick, for revealing who he will vote for in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidential election.

Green says it should have been kept secret until the March 16 election.

Seun Egbegbe Is All Smiles, As Court Grants Him Bail

After his bail hearing was adjourned to today, Friday 24, due to the failure of the police to file a counter affidavit, Seun has been granted 5Million bail from Federal High Court, Ikoyi.

Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo who presided over the case ruled Mr. Seun should be granted bail once he meets bail requirements.

Kemi Olunloyo calls Seyi Law's newborn baby OBSESSED!

Controversial Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo thinks Seyi Law’s daughter is overweight and her parents need to monitor or perhaps cut down her amount of food intake.

She shared via Instagram this message:

Ekiti State Leads Nigeria in Residents Who Defecate Openly – Report

Ekiti State has the highest number of residents, among Nigerian states, who defecate openly, two agencies have said.

The United Nations Children’s Fund and the European Union state that two in three Ekiti residents engage in open defecation.

This is contained in a report jointly presented by the organizations at a two-day media networking and alliance building workshop on Water Sanitation and Hygiene held at Ijero Ekiti.

Adaeze Yobo spotted for the first time since after giving birth to her 3rd child

Ex-beauty Queen, Adaeze, recently gave birth to a baby girl. The beautiful mother-of-three who is married to Joseph Yobo is pictured for the first time after her childbirth.

Gianni Infantino: I will not have any influence on CAF presidential elections

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has said he will have no influence on next month’s Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidential elections.

Infantino made these remarks, after he attended a party hosted by the Chairman of the Council of Southern African Football Associations, which has endorsed one of the candidates, Ahmad Ahmad.

Antonio Conte: I don’t care being sacked next season

Chelsea Manager, Antonio Conte has said he is ready to “risk” his job for Chelsea to win the Premier League, even if he will suffer the same fate as sacked Leicester City boss, Claudio Ranieri next year.

Leicester confirmed Ranieri’s sack in a statement on Thursday, with the club in 17th position in the Premier League, just 298 days after being miraculously crowned champions of England, a feat which earned the Italian FIFA Coach of the Year award.

23-year-old Man bag 2-years jail sentence for stealing N210,000 motorcycle

An Abeokuta Magistrate’s Court on Friday sentenced a 23- year- old man, Olamide Lakan, to two years imprisonment for burglary and theft of a motorcycle valued at N210,000.

Lekan, who faced a three-count charge of conspiracy, burglary and theft, admitted guilt and was promptly handed the jail term.

UNILORIN Lecturer says google search has turned students to lazy researchers

A lecturer, Mr Ibrahim Oseni says students have become lazy due to their over-reliance on google search for their academic works.

Oseni, who lectures at the Mechanical Engineering Department, Kwara State University, Malete made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin on Friday.

According to him, the use of google search has turned students to lazy researchers

He said students now relied mainly on their phone and computer set to solve simple questions as they did not want to stress their brain thinking.

Grace the House Girl Who Likes Papa Kolade's Big Cassava

After tasting Oga Danny for over a month, Grace is bored but then Mama Kolade travels to the village leaving her with the cassava she's been craving.

“Make sure you wash all the clothes and boil yam for them Emma when they return from school” Her madam kept yapping about what her task for the day was while she stood distracted.

She was looking forward to when everyone left the house, she had been trying to get Papa Kolade under her  wrapper for over two weeks and all her morning boob parade seemed futile until she overhead Mama Kolade packing and getting ready  to travel to her village, and she set her plans in motion.

Coconut Drink Company Criticized For Claiming its Coconut Juice Can Enlarge Breasts (Photos)

A Chinese drink company has been criticised for claiming its latest product can enlarge women's breasts in a controversial advert. The Coconut Palm Group launched its new juice with an advert featuring well-endowed models. One beauty in a plunging top runs along a beach in slow motion while holding the drink in one hand.

A slogan on the screen next to her reads: 'A can a day and you'll be white, tender and busty' as the model says: 'A can of Coconut Palm a day will give you a graceful figure.'

Woman Beaten And Disgraced For Falsely Accusing A Man In Lagos (Photos)

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A lady got more than she bargained for after being beaten for falsely accusing someone of stealing and subjecting him to severe jungle justice. According to an eyewitness, Akin: "This happened this evening at Williams street, Bakery bus stop in Aguda Surulere, Lagos. This woman was beaten and disgraced for laying false allegation against a man that he stole a phone from her.

South African President, Jacob Zuma reacts to violence against foreigners

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has condemned acts of violence between citizens and non-nationals, his office said on Friday.

Anti-immigrant violence has flared sporadically in South Africa against a background of near-record unemployment, with foreigners being accused of taking jobs from citizens and getting involved in crime.

Citizens in Pretoria are set to march against foreigners on Friday and domestic media are reporting vandalism and acts of violence in the Atteridgeville area west of the capital.

(Graphic Photo) Trailer crushes man to death in Lagos

A trailer crushed a man to death today Friday, 24th February 2017 at Alafia bus stop, Lagos state. According to an eyewitness who spoke to LIB, the victim usually load passengers into buses at the scene of the accident. He was busy calling on passengers to board a vehicle when the trailer which was going at a high speed knocked him down and crushed him to death.

Fans Slam Tonto Dikeh For Saying Her Husband Gave Her STDs, She Replies!

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After revealing to a fan that she had to battle STDs given to her by her estranged husband, fans have come to her for speaking ill of the father of her child, who she months ago, was showering with prayers and encomium after he purchased expensive gifts for her.

Some minutes later, clapping back with all fury, she replied some of those fans, as she claimed that she used her platform as a popular star to lie about the gifts to make her ex-husband, Churchill, the man he is today.

We’ve injected over $16bn into Nigerian operations - MTN Group

Despite the challenges arising from the N330 billion fine imposed on it by Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, last year, MTN Group said, yesterday, it had so far injected over $16 billion in its operations in the country.

Chairman/Chief Executive of MTN Group, Mr. Phuthuma Freedom Nhleko, disclosed this when he led a high-level delegation to NCC headquarters in Abuja.

No Padding In 2017 Budget - Dg, Budget Office

The Director-General of Budget Office, Mr. Ben Akabueze, has explained that repetitions of items in the 2017 budget were due to non-funding of such items in previous appropriations.

He spoke at a media briefing yesterday in Abuja to clarify issues in the budget, some of which had attracted sharp criticisms from members of the public.

He said: “It is not a secret that for a long time now, the Federal Government has not been able to fully implement its annual budget, especially the capital expenditure component.

Pinnick has mandate to dump Hayatou – NFF On CAF Elections

Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Hon. Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande on Thursday cleared the air on the Federation’s mandate to its President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, with regards to the forthcoming election into the presidency of the Confederation of African Football.

Infrastructure development will drive economic growth, create wealth - Adeosun

The Federal Government has, yesterday, said infrastructure development would boost the country’s economic growth, create wealth and jobs for the populace.

Minister of Finance, Ms Kemi Adeosun, who stated this at the United Capital launch of its EU, Robond and Wealth for Women Funds in Abuja, said infrastructure development would play a fundamental role in unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential, laying a foundation for economic competitiveness and long-term future growth.

My marriage was based on gross lies/deceit, scam & many more darkness – Tonto Dikeh

Tonto Dikeh is not holding any back regards to her failed marriage to Oladunni Churchill. The actress in an Instagram post this morning responded to several comments on her page. In one comment she revealed her husband gave her several STDs.

She replied a fan:

I joined Cote d’Ivoire to play at the World Cup – Zaha

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha’s desire to play in a World Cup was central in his decision to switch international allegiance to the Ivory Coast.

Zaha said he was “playing well enough to be in and around the England squad” and that the lack of recognition had convinced him to instead represent the country of his birth.

Claudio Ranieri Fired As Leicester City Boss

Nine months after winning the English premier league, Claudio Ranieri has been fired as manager of Leicester City.

The 65-year-old Italian masterminded the Foxes to their first ever Premier League title last season in what was arguably the greatest achievement in the history of the English top flight.

Speculation had been building that Ranieri would lose his job this term, with Leicester currently sitting 17th in the table and just one place above the relegation zone.