Soldiers stopped Tompolo's meeting with MEND members, seal off meeting venue

Soldiers reportedly sealed off the Ijaw House, venue of the proposed meeting by MEND Members on the orders of the State Governor, Dickson Seriake. Sources at the governors office say Seriake had sent a letter to MEND members proposing to meet with them at a later date to discuss their grievances. The group, through its spokesperson, Eric Omare, released a statement condemning the soldiers invasion of Ijaw House. 

Read the statement after the cut...

Actor Al Pacino said he is not ready to retire

Al Pacino at age 75 says he is not ready to retire. The Hollywood legend who stars in forthcoming movie 'Manglehorn' - has ''no desire to quit'' acting just yet, as he feels there is ''no difference'' to how he works despite his advancing years.

Pacino said: ''I have no desire to quit. Sorry. Why? Why didn't I quite 20 years ago, 40 years ago? What's the point of quitting?''

In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, the veteran actor said: 

Davido daughter finally meet her grandpa ...

Aww! Cute Baby vs Proud Grandpa. Davido father finally meet with his grand daughter ...

Pictures of US President Obama dancing to some Kenyan rhythm

President Obama who is current visiting his home country Kenya show some cool dancing step at the state banquet organized in his honor by the Kenyan government today July 25th. 

He was joined at the dance floor by President Kenyatta and his wife as well as his half sister, Auma Obama. 

Checkout some more photos ...

Interesting piece by Reuben Abati titled "the phones no longer ring"

Former President Jonathan's spokesman, Reuben Abati pen down a very interesting piece that was first published on Sunday Vanguard ... Read Below

As spokesman to President Goodluck Jonathan, my phones rang endlessly and became more than personal navigators within the social space. They defined my entire life; dusk to dawn, all year-round. The phones buzzed non-stop, my email was permanently active; my twitter account received tons of messages per second.

Tony Elumelu Meets With Obama In Kenya

Tony Elumelu , chairman of Heirs Holding in a post on his Facebook page shared with followers how his week went.

The billionaire also shared a picture of himself and United States president, Barack Obama who is on a 5-day trip to Africa. 

The two met on Friday in Nairobi at the the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) which the United State president is co-hosting. See how Elumelu’s week went,

Olusegun Obasanjo: Why I allowed Abacha arrest me

Former President Obasanjo has disclosed reasons why he allowed former head of state, Sani Abacha to arrest him in March 1995 for allegedly conspiring abroad against the Abacha regime, despite many opportunities to escape and accept an offer of political asylum by the US.

Leadership reports

Photo: Nigerian Embassy in China hosts singer Kcee

Five Star music star Artist Kcee, is currently on tour in China and was yesterday hosted by the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing, China. He also had his first show in Beijing and is due to perform in Guangzhou and other major cities in China. 

More photos after the cut ...

United States Senator brand Nigerian Soldiers fighting Boko Haram, ‘rapists’

President Buhari who just concluded his official visit to the United States criticized the Leahy Law which is a U.S. human rights law that prohibits the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense from providing military assistance to foreign military units that violate human rights. 

Reacting, the sponsor of the Law, US Senator Patrick Leahy said Buhari is misguided in his criticism as the law, which has so far stopped the US govt from assisting Nigeria in the war against Boko Haram, can't be blamed for the atrocities committed by the 'murderers and rapists in the Nigerian military'.

Interesting! Etcetera says "God won’t listen to Nigerian songs"

Etcetera has put a question before us, he said why do we listen to Nigeria Songs? Please lets try and answer him.

Read why he ask that question below:

Emmanuel Adebayor shows off garage ... See what is inside (~ _ ~)

Please mention a name of the car you can see in Emmanuel Adebayor's Garage and if you know the price say it too so we can estimate, can't do it alone

What you need to know about the US Presidential State Car aka 'The Beast'

Okay, I promise to bring the characteristics of the Official United States Presidential State Car, which is the Cadillac One - The Beast ....

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Wonder how small $500,000 can be? See Mariah Carey 18 Carat Diamond Necklace

This is how to make $500,000 look very small. Mariah Carey's boyfriend James Packer splash $500,000 on a yellow heart shaped diamond necklace for his sweetheart. Are you still wondering why she has those glowing smile on her face? Try wearing a $500,000 and tell me how it feels *winks*

The singer showed off her stunning new accessory on Instagram on Thursday, and not surprisingly was grinning from ear to ear.  Lets take a close look at the little but mighty piece ...

Kylie Jenner celebrates reaching 30M Followers on IG with Sexy Pics

Well she wants to take over her half sister Kim in the industry and she is mounting up wings already, how many followers does Kim have? Kylie Jenner now has 30m followers on Instagram, that's the way to go, Girl!

#LMAO! President Kenyatta's Chief of Staff chased away by US security as he posed by Obama's limo

Seriously! President Uhuru's PA, Jomo Gecaga seen above being chased away by US security as he posed by President Obama's Limo. Well, he also took some beautiful picture, see another photo after the cut ...

Photo: President Obama & his "beast" Limo arrive Kenya

Obama has arrived Kenya. A limousine with bullet proof glass nicknamed 'The Beast' arrived the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi to pick him up. We will bring you more details of the Presidential Ride on our subsequent post. 

See more photos after the cut.

Don Jazzy cancel bet with Davido for a FIFA 15 Game

Don Jazzy decided to stick with fans plea to use the money for something better rather than bet N5million with Davido for a FIFA 15 Game

This US base Lady is accusing Timaya of rape with voice recordings and chats as evidence

An Atlanta based lady is currently on a rampage on Nigeria Dance Hall Singer, Timaya, according to what the anonymous lady is saying, she is accusing Timaya of rape. 

She went on to share chats between herself and a person she claims to be Timaya, she also shared voice recordings from their phone conversations. Recall, Timaya actually had a show on Saturday 18th in Atlanta and from the conversation, it seems the woman actually wanted Timay to cancel the show, but the show still went on

Presidency debunk romour that it will distrupt MEND ex-leaders meeting

The Presidency announce it has no plan to disrupt the "crucial" meeting of top MEND ex-Niger Delta militants scheduled to hold in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state on Saturday.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina disclosed this on Friday in an interview, he said:

Five AS Roma Player denied entry to Indonesia for Club's preseason tour

Five players of the Italian football club AS Roma have been denied entry to Indonesia during the team's pre-season tour and have been forced to fly back to Italy, according to report by Al Jazeera. The reason for their denial is yet to be made know as the time of this report.

The squad which travelled from Australia, where it had played friendly matches against Real Madrid and Manchester City, and was in Indonesia on Saturday for its final stop on the tour.

NYSC bars nursing mothers, pregnant women and others from service

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has barred pregnant women, nursing mothers and Post graduate students from partaking in the national service across the country.

NYSC DG, Brig-Gen. Johnson Olawumi, said the exemption of people in these categories from service was because they would not be able to undergo the four cardinal programmes of the NYSC, which is mobilization, orientation, primary assignment and winding-up passing out parade.

Photo: South Africa Rapper AKA shares this gorgeous photo of himself babysitting his daughter

That's a beautiful dad, Rapper AKA shares this beautiful of himself babysitting his beautiful daughter with some lovely swag jeans. Recall, he recently welcomed a daughter with popular SA DJ, DJ Zinhle

Photo: Pregnant ISIS suicide bomber arrested just before she could detonate bomb on her

This pregnant Saudi ISIS suicide bomber was arrested by Iraqi fighters just before she could detonate her suicide vest. Why kill your own child, woman. This is really serious, so she would have taken her life and that of her unborn child? 

HOT! Watch Khloe twerk at Kylie Jenner graduation Party

In a party that was suppose to be for Kylie Jenner as she graduated from Ryan Seacrest, Khloe stole the show as she gave us some good twerking move at the kick ass party at Kris' house.

Watch Video Below:

Evil! This New born baby is found dumped in gutter in Edo

Don't know what is wrong with this generational mom, as innocent as this baby. According to the report, Residents of Akala Street in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, were thrown into a state of shock and surprise when they woke up to discover the decomposing body of a new born baby which had been dumped in a gutter in the area.

Armed Forces Radio begins live transmission in Abuja

The Nigerian Armed Forces Radio station which was commissioned in May by former President Jonathan has started transmitting live on 107.7. The radio station, which is located in Abuja, is to provide balanced and fair reporting of Nigerian military and their operations.

Kanye West to appear on Caitlyn Jenner's reality show

Kanye West will make an appearance on the season premier of Caitlyn Jenner's new reality show 'I Am Cait…' this Sunday. Kanye will make an appearance while visiting Caitlyn with his wife, Kim. After the visit, Caitlyn admits, E! News can confirmed.

"Kanye and I have never really been very close but I love his open mindedness and I love how he has helped Kim come to grips with what's going on."

David Beckham's debute new tattoo as tribute to Victoria

Retired soccer star David Beckham got the number 99 inked on his little finger and shared a picture of the tattoo on Instagram with the caption: ''99 was a good year for me.''

Recall, David married fashion designer Victoria on July 4, 1999, and the couple have four children together, Brooklyn, 16, Romeo, 12, Cruz, 10, and Harper, four.

Lewis Hamilton debuts new lion tattoo

The Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, posted on Instagram a photo of the new inking, which has been designed by Rihanna's tattoo artist and covers the left side of his chest on Instagram.

Lewis has described the meaning behind the design as a symbol of ''mastering your emotions''.

Lewis posted the photo on Wednesday alongside a caption which read: ''The African Lion Symbolizes mastering your emotions... The African lion roars ferociously and the roar can be heard for miles... It is summoning the power of the sun to be unleashed at his will, he proclaims his power as a message and a warning (sic)''

Taylor Swift finally apologized to Nicki and the feud is lay to rest ...

I always knew Taylor Swift too mature to be caught on such feud, just some such of misunderstanding over Nicki Minaj tweets and now she has decided to apologized, that also show maturity, love Taylor!

Taylor Swift has apologised for ''misspeaking'' after the Nicki Minaj bemoaned being nominated for just three MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) and Taylor thought the 'Anaconda' rapper was taking a swipe at her.

Taylor said: ''I thought I was being called out. I missed the point, I misunderstood, then misspoke. I'm sorry, Nicki.''

#GameUp: Don Jazzy and Davido bet N5m over FIFA 15 Game

So Don Baba J decided to rival Davido over a FIFA 15 Game for a bet of $10,000.00. Yes, FIFA Game can be that addictive, if you play it, you would understand what I mean. Davido first struck by making a bet of $10,000 but Don Jazzy upped the game by raising the bar to N5million. I remember betting a meal for this same game, Lol, don't ask me if I loosed or not!

See the rest of the tweets after the cut

... Whats Happening Here? Linda Ikeji says this kids where seen in a back of van

According to Linda Ikeji, these kids where seen hanging on the back of a moving van along Iga, Olamaboro, Kogi-Abuja road in Kogi state.

Dasuki: I Worked for Buhari Against Jonathan in 2011

Ex National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), has sworn that he never maltreated nor took part in maltreating President Muhammadu Buhari when he, as military Head of State, was removed in a 1985 coup, as being erroneously alleged.

He said: “I always respect and dignify my seniors and those in positions of authority whether in service or after. Though a young officer, I was reluctant to be among those that arrested him. And I was not.

Meek Mills apologies to Nicki Minaj over Drake twitter rant (WATCH VIDEO)

According to a video release by Gossip Site TMZ, it seems Meek Mills is sorry for all he said on twitter few days back about Drake and now has publicly apologize to his girlfriend Nicki Minaj

TMZ Reports:

President Buhari would task Obama To visit Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari this morning returned home after his three-day visit to the United States of America on the invitation of President Barack Obama.

The Nigerian Leader was received on arrival at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Abuja by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and some Service Chiefs.

Genevieve stun in new pic ... Will she ever age?

Genevieve Nnaji look classic in here new outfit. She captioned the pic on instagram ... "Me (:) in my head. Me (*) in reality"

Majek Fashek: "I ran from rehab because their medicine weakens my manhood"

Music Legend, Majek Fashek, in an interview with Encomium confirm his battle with drugs, moving to a new house in Lagos and why he prefers 'babalawo' medicine to rehab. 

Read excerpts from his interview with Encomium ... 

Meek Mills blast Drakes, says he doesn't write his own rap

Pissed Meek Mill took to twitter to slams comparisons with Drake and other rappers. In a long twitter rant, Meek Mill address issues that he was not nominated at the MTV VMAs and he had alot too say. The height of it, was when he claimed Drake doesn't write his lyrics and said he would cry if he ever finds out Jay Z has a ghost writer

See tweets post below:

Maje Ayida: Toke Makinwa's hubby has publicly apologised for cheating on her

Toke Makinwa's hubby Maje Ayida has publicly apologised for being unfaithful. He wrote this on instagram alongside the picture above

I am writing to express my sincerest apologies to my wife. I was wrong, it is indefensible and I am sorry. I deeply regret what my wife and my family has had to endure. My behaviour has caused a lot of anguish to everyone. Though this matter has been very public in nature, it is a private issue and I would appreciate the opportunity to face it privately. I love my wife and will make every effort to make things right cc@tokemakinwa"

See Post below:

Photo: Mavin Records First Lady, Tiwa Savage and Hubby Teebillz welcome baby boy

First Lady of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty Tiwa Savage and hubby Teebillz welcome their first baby and he is a baby boy

110 petroleum pipeline vandals roasted in Arepo, Ogun State

Sympathisers wept profusely in Arepo area of Ogun State yesterday as no fewer than 110 suspected petroleum pipeline vandals were roasted to death. The incident occurred along the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) pipeline.

According to LEADERSHIP, the vandals were scooping fuel when it ignited the fire, which raged for several hours.When this reporter visited the scene, some survivors and other people were seen trying to put out the inferno. 

Aww! Nadia Buari looks flawless in her pink dress photoshoot

The mother of twin is really getting back to shape, she has been sharing post pregnancy picture and she is also back to the studio doing some movies. Nadia Buari rocks all pick piece with a touch of black shoe and an animal color breast tube, is that what they call it,  abeg done blame MP, trying to do girlie things *winks* ... In conclusion, she is hot and fierce!

Photo: Caitlyn Jenner show off her shoe collection

Caitylyn Jenner decided to put her new collections of shoes. Yes you don't expect it to be that massive as she just join the female folks not quiet long ago ... The 65 year old shared a 7 second video of her shoe closet and said "Don't get jealous Khloe, it's filling up" in 

See photo from her show closet

Provide Nigeria more aid against Boko Haram, 'without strings' - Buhari to US govt

President Buhari this afternoon called on the US government to provide Nigeria with aids against Boko Haram without any strings attached. President Buhari made the call while delivering his speech at the US Institute of Peace. 

See Tweets of what he said after the cut...

Councilor Of Toronto Bans Meek Mill From Toronto

It’s quite cute and funny how the city of Toronto – Canada, is always quick to have Drake’s back when someone goes after him.

Seems like Meek Milly won’t be setting foot into Toronto any time soon as at July 22, he’s been banned entry into the great Canadian city.

The Councilor of Toronto, Norm Kelly has just tweeted that Mill is not welcomed into Toronto.

Meek Mill, who has since deleted photos of his girlfriend, Nicki Minaj from his Instagram – slammed Drake for not writing his own lyrics.

Tonto Dikeh addresses her 'haters' on instagram

DB Records First Lady Tonto Dikeh took to her instagram page to addresses haters. See the interesting piece she wrote:

I take constructive criticism well.Its the vanguard for my daily growth but I don't let it control me or get stuck with me.It cements my iron clad conviction in God and No man.I wanna thank my Fans,the true believers for being the vehicle God uses to convey me to the doorstep of my vision over the years.You guys are the true visionaries. The custodian of my Journey,the other side of the divide, however are the proponents of the term know a as #PD# the pull Down syndrome aka beef aka Haters.

... When Their Dreams becomes Reality

We all had a dream of graduating with a 1st class & we turned into reality. Friends for life! ❤️🎓. We did it boys! 🎊🎉 pic.twitter.com/0t0PEOa938

— Uncle Hass (@Hass_Tweetss) July 16, 2015

Big Congratulations to Them!

Lionel Messi received £2.4m to lay a stone at 2017 Africa Cup of Nations stadium in Gabon

Outraged on media as Lionel Messi reportedly received at least £2.4million in cash for supporting one of the most corrupt dictators in Africa, it was claimed on Tuesday.

According to UK Daily Mail, Barcelona superstar caused outrage at the weekend when he arrived in Gabon, the former French colony, as a guest of President Ali Bongo.

Wearing Bermuda shorts and a T-shirt, and showing off his new tattoos, Messi was officially laying the foundation stones for a new stadium in the city of Port-Gentil.

Young love or sick love! 18 years old girl attempts suicide after boyfriend calls quit their affair

Aisha Yesufu, a Human Rights Activist and one of the organizers of Bring Back Our Girls initiative took to her Twitter handle earlier today to post the picture of an 18-year-old girl who allegedly drank half a bottle of sniper (a poisonous insecticide), in an attempted suicide bid, and left a note that she decided to take that route because her boyfriend dumped her.

Yesufu who said the teenager happened to be her friend's house help, could still be down with some serious heart infection after she was saved from death because the doctors say her heart is now affected by the substance.