#Bringbackourgirls: Nollywood Stars On March For Kidnapped Schoolgirls

In a bid to add their voices to the call for the release of hundreds of schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in Chobok, Borno State, some Nollywood stars led by Patience Ozokwor, popularly called Mama G, on Thursday staged a rally in Lagos, western Nigeria.

NAN reports that the actors, which

Alhaji Shehu Abubakar, The Emir Of Gombe Bids The World Goodbye

Premium Times reported that Mr. Abubakar died Tuesday evening at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Fulham Road, London, the United Kingdom.

It was gathered that the emir was admitted at the hospital while undergoing treatment for

Venezuelan Player Shot Dead

(Reuters) - Venezuelan football player Jhonny Perozo has been shot dead along with a friend after an argument, public prosecutors said in a statement on Monday.

Perozo, 29, who was a free agent after leaving first division club Zulia in December, was killed at a sports centre on Sunday morning along with Jaime Alberto Tey.

"According to the preliminary information, the two were involved in an

AAUA Students Protest Death Of Colleague

Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State today trooped to the streets to protest the killing of one of their colleagues (name withheld) on Akungba main road by a Toyota Corolla car on sunday night.

The students’ spontaneous reaction was said to have sparked violence over misinformation that the deceased was knocked down by a mini bus called

AKB48 Members Attacked

Two members of the all-female Japanese pop group AKB48 and one staffer have been injured by a saw-wielding man at a fan event.

Japanese media reports and a statement on the group's official blog say that 18-year-old Anna Iriyama and 19-year-old Rina Kawaei were cut on their hands and head. A male staff member also was cut on the

Holy Bible Now In Yoruba, Housa, Igbo And Pidgin English On Your Mobile Phones

God-fearing Nigerians can now access the word of God, the Bible, in their local languages at the touch of a button on the mobile devices, thanks to a series of new smartphone apps.

Kayode Sowole, a computer science student at the University of Lagos, has created a series of new smartphone app that offers the word of God in the African country's four main languages at the touch of a

WAEC Website Hacker Nabbed In Edo State

A 31- year-old man, Akharamen Ehizokhai, alleged to have hacked into the website of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command.

The alleged fraudster was said to have opened a website where he posted fake questions and answers of Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for candidates on

Ondo Elects First Female Speaker

The Ondo State House of Assembly has elected a new speaker. Ms. Jumoke Akindele representing Okitipupa Constituency II was elected by a majority vote at the state House of Assembly session in Akure this morning.

Akindele emerges the speaker after pulling Thirteen (13) votes

She is the first female Speaker of Sunshine state.

Akindele who is a lawyer by profession was until her election, the Chairman, House Committee on Education in the house.

Christina Ricci Appeared In Her Baby Bump With Her Hubby

Christina Ricci is pregnant, her reps confirm to E! News.

The actress has managed to go under the radar for quite some time in regards to her pregnancy, but it was pretty clear that the brunette beauty has a bun in the oven when she stepped out with hubby James Heerdegen.

As the duo made their way through LAX, Ricci flaunted a rather large baby bump underneath a navy blue tunic blouse. She completed the look with a pair of leggings and flats (comfort is key in such times!). .

The star posted a selfie in late April without a bump in sight, however she was wearing a loose top.

I Want To Do Movies That Mean Something And Touch People's Lives - Bimbo Akintola

Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola is no more interested in doing mediocre work; rather she wants to do meaningful movies that would touch people's lives.

During her recent appearance on Rubbin' Minds on Channels Television, the beautiful Nigerian actress shared her views about a number of issues about her life, art as well as future

MSc Scholarships In Information Technology At University of Glasgow In UK, 2014

The University of Glasgow is offering SFC Funded Places to high calibre MSc Information Technology applicants within the College of Science and Engineering. These funded places cover all tuition fees and will be available for entry September 2014. 15 funded places are available across two PGT programmes: MSc Information Technology and MSc Software Development. Funded places will last for the duration of the course: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time. Application should be submitted till

See 2face's N1Million Versace Sneakers

2face's N1Million Versace Sneakers

Handsome pop music icon (girls, sorry, already married to Annie) was spotted in the customized gold encrusted Versace shoes worth N1million.

According to the report by Linda Ikeji's Blog, the video is being made for the highly awaited single "Green White Green" calling for peace in Nigeria, that has got to the world news over the mass abduction of Chibok girls and several explosions, which rocked country capital  and the North-East region.

Looking forward to "Green White Green", but as for now - gold, gold, gold!

Real Madrid Claimed The 10th European Cup For Real

Diego Godin profited from an Iker Casillas error to head Atletico in front after Gareth Bale had fired wide.

Real fought back after the break and Sergio Ramos finally broke Atletico's resolve in the 93rd minute.

Bale put Real in front before Marcelo scored a third and Cristiano Ronaldo added a penalty to seal victory and a 10th European Cup for Real.

BREAKING NEWS: Explosion Rocks Jos Again

Just as the remains of the victims of the previous devastating Jos twin explosion were buried yesterday, yet another blast rocked the Plateau State capital at about 9 p.m. today.

The authorities are yet to issue a statement regarding the incident, and casualty figure is yet to be ascertained.

Rachel Bilson Is Pregnant

Rachel Bilson

The Hart of Dixie star, 32, is expecting her first child with boyfriend Hayden Christensen, Us Weekly reports.

“They’ve both talked about this for awhile and are so excited,” a source tells Us. “Everyone is beyond

Court fixes June 2 For PDP Motion Over The Ilaje/Ese-Odo poll

A Federal High Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital has fixed June 2, for the hearing of the motion filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Adewale Kukute.

Adewale is seeking to join the earlier suit filed by the Labour Party (LP) over the inconclusive bye-election in Ilaje/Eseodo federal

HEALTH: Stop Patronising Quacks - Dr Olumide

 Medical expert, Dr Olumide Akadiri, on Wednesday warned pregnant women against patronising quacks.

He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Okitipupa, Ondo State, that majority of the deaths involving pregnant women were caused by patronage of quacks

We Express Grave Concern Over The Current ICT Misuse – China And Russia

China and Russia on Tuesday voiced shared concern over the use of information technology that is detrimental to sovereignty and privacy, according to joint statement signed here on Tuesday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin signed the tatement in Shanghai after they held talks on the sidelines of a regional

Twin Bomb Blasts In Jos Killed 118 People

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that no fewer than 118 people died in the twin bomb blasts which hit Jos Terminus Market on Tuesday in Plateau state.

This is coming after a Nigerian police official in Jos has informed that at least 45 people were killed in the bomb explosions

Ogun State Govt. Blasts Daniel And Mimiko

Ogun State government has said it sympathised with former governor of the state, Chief Gbenga Daniel, over the mischievous comments he made on the infrastructural development and urban renewal in the state while launching the secretariat of his faction of the Labour Party (LP) in Abeokuta, at the weekend

We Want Regional Autonomy - Yoruba Groups

A coalition of Yoruba groups yesterday, converged on Lagos, calling for regionalism to put an end to the myriad of problems bedeviling the nation. Addressing journalists at the Freedom Park, Ojota, the groups, led by Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), said they were unhappy with the goings-on at the National Conference, especially on the recent claims of the North that it owned two-thirds of the land mass of the country. Other groups, whose representatives were at the media parley included

HEALTH: Low Salt Consumption And Right Diet Lower Blood Pressure

Too much salt is bad. Eating a daily banana — or sweet potato — might be a good idea. But when it comes to controlling your blood pressure through diet, it's best to think bigger, experts say.

Your whole diet, not any miracle food or salt reduction alone, is the key to getting those numbers down and potentially lowering your risk for stroke, heart attack, kidney damage and other diseases

Louis Van Gaal Confirmed As New Manchester Boss

Louis van Gaal will take over as manager of Manchester United from the 2014/15 season. He has signed a three-year contract. Louis, 62, has managed at the top level of European football for over 20 years and in that time has won domestic titles and domestic cups in three countries, as well as the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Cup, an Intercontinental Cup, two UEFA Super Cups and domestic Super Cups in

Federal Inland Revenue Services Shuts 3 Offices In Adamawa

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has shut three of its offices in Adamawa because of insurgency, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The organisation also said that it lost revenue worth hundreds of millions of naira due to the insecurity in the state.

Sadig Mohammed, the Tax Controller in charge of FIRS Micro and Small Tax Office, Yola, made the disclosure on Monday in

Demand For Sex Toys Is Very High In Magodo - Bisi Ibidapo-Obe

Nollywood actress Bisi Ibidapo-Obe has opened up about Biolingerie, her new lingerie and adult shop. The shop is situated in Magodo, and Ibidapo-Obe says the area’s high demand for sex toys prompted her to open the shop.

“The demand for sex toys is high, especially around Magodo. More so, women have started paying special attention to their bodies and this has prompted my decision to

Drogba Donates 1 Million Euros To Turkish Disaster Victims

Galatasaray attacker Didier Drogba has donated €1 million to the families of the victims of the mining disaster in Soma, Turkey. The Istanbul giants’ players wore helmets ahead of their league game against Kayseri Erciyesspor at the weekend to show their support and the Cote d’Ivoire international has gone one step further in his role as U.N. ambassador.

Chelsea Defender, Ashley Cole To Leave Stamford Bridge

Ashley Cole says he does not think he will be at Chelsea next season and is seeking “another journey in my life” after eight years at Stamford Bridge. The 33-year-old left-back, who announced his England retirement after 107 caps earlier this month, is out of contract this summer.

“I am weighing up my options for playing next season with

Nicki Minaj Reveals Her New Singles On The Red carpet

Nicki Minaj's new single, which will be released on Wednesday (May 21), now has a title: "Pills N Potions." The rapper unveiled the title on the red carpet of the 2014 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night (May 18), where she introduced Lorde's performance of "Tennis Court." 

Minaj also described the sound of "Pills N Potions," which precedes her third album "The Pinkprint," to Billboard's Keith Caulfield.

"It sounds like urgency," says Minaj. "It sounds like betrayal. It sounds like running. It sounds like fainting. It sounds like love. It sounds like -- *gasp!*"

Nas To Release The Lost Tapes

Nasir Jones let the word loose that he has plans on releasing another installment of his dope collection, The Lost Tapes. The word is that Nas plans on releasing the second installment on his Mass Appeal imprint, and hopefully we’ll see that sooner than later.

Nas recently spoke about the new label, stating “I’m excited to be a part of creating and supporting future careers and legacy artists, promoting love and finding new genius to help the world,” Nas said in an email. “I’m going to be as involved as I need to be, but I also want to be respectful of the art and give artists the space they need to grow and become themselves”. Stay tuned for much more from Mass Appeal coming very soon!

Sleeping With Actresses Is No Issue - Aniedi Noba

Aniedi Awah Noba isn’t a name that would cause a stir because it is a face that works behind the cameras. But the man, like most directors are the ones who pull the strings and oftentimes dictate the tunes to which the actors must dance. For Aniedi, he doesn’t believe the sexual harassment issue is a big deal. To him, it is a question of two adults, meeting up and making up their minds to make out.

BREAKING NEWS: Two Explosions Struck Kenyan Market

Two bomb explosions have been reported to have struck the Gikomba market area of the Kenyan capital Nairobi today. According to a report on Reuters quoting Kenyan official, the blasts have allegedly killed at least four people and injured scores.

Am Still Single Because Am Afraid of Divorce – Genevieve

Beautiful and talented Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, revealed in a recent interview that she is still single because she is afraid of divorce and she has the desire to stay married for long.
Genevieve explained that she was born and raised Catholic and she doesn't believe in divorce.

"If I get married, I really want to stay married and staying married is not an easy thing. It means you are completely in tune with your partner. It means you have found your soul mate because you will have to be able to stand a lot of disappointments that would definitely come but then again you have to learn to forgive," she said.

According to her, before she decides to walk down the aisle with any man, she'd have to ask herself if he is the kind of man she'd be willing to forgive when the time comes and if her answer to that question is no, he is not the right man for her.

"If you know you can look into someone’s eyes and say yes, this is the most you can do to me. If you actually cheat on me the first time, I can find it in my heart to forgive you. If you can answer that question honestly and truthfully to yourself, then you will know if that person is your partner or not," she added.

She explained that it is every woman's dream to get married but the problem is finding someone you are compatible with, adding that she's had opportunities to get married but she realised getting married is not the problem but compatibility.

The mother of one said she wants to get married but it has be with someone she's compatible with.

She said, "So compatibilty is the word, aside from the physical attributes that have to go with it. I need to be comfortable because I am a woman and I’m used to certain lifestyle."

Confab Committee Wants Immunity Clause Removed In 1999 Constitution

The National Conference Committee on National Security has recommended the removal of immunity clause from the 1999 constitution to tackle the menace of what it called "impunity" among office holders in the country.

Odemwingie Blessed With Another Bouncing Baby Boy

Super Eagles returnee striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie has cause to thank God in double fold.

The Stoke City FC of England star who was pardoned by Eagles coach and recalled into the provisional team list for the 2014 Brazil World Cup, is in cloud 9 at the moment as his wife, Sarah,

Babyface Moves Wedding From Sultan Of Brunei’s Bel-Air Hotel

Legendary singer and producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds has cancelled his forthcoming wedding to fiancé, Nicole Pantenburg at the prestigious Hotel Bel Air because he is so outraged by the medieval mind of the owner, Sultan of Brunei.

Heineken Introduced Stylish Draught Beer

 Heineken, the World’s leading international premium lager beer, has unveiled the first stylish draught beer innovation in Nigeria. The unveiling which took place at the prestigious Heineken House, Lagos is in line with the brand’s commitment of opening the world of its consumers. Draught beer is an innovation where beer is served from a keg rather than from a bottle or

Operation To Relaease Abducted Chibok Girls Starts In Sambisa Forest

Soldiers Marching to Sambisa Forest

The Nigerian military together with the foreign colleagues have reportedly started operation aimed at releasing the abducted Chibok girls.
It was made known by the Director General of the National Orientation Agency and the Coordinator, National Information Centre on the Chibok Rescue Operation, Mr Mike Omeri, who however refused

Angry Soldiers Shot Commander

The Nigerian Army has removed an army commander whose unit rebelled yesterday in Maiduguri. Major General Ahmadu Mohammed was shot at by angry soldiers of the 7th Division yesterday in Maiduguri’s Maimalari Barracks.

The soldiers became angry when they saw the bodies of 12 of their colleagues being brought back from Chibok. Boko Haram fighters had killed the soldiers after the militants ambushed a convoy of soldiers returning from duties in Chibok.

A spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Major General Chris Olukolade, announced the removal of the General Officer commanding the 7th Division today.

Car Built By UNIBEN Students Passed International Evaluation Test

Car Built By UNIBEN Students

According to the official statement by the Media Manager of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, Mr Precious Okolobo, the auto introduced by the University of Benin students thus qualified to race at the 2014 Eco Marathon in Netherlands, which is to be held on

Ini Edo To Study Law In NOUN

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has been offered a scholarship to study Law at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

The actress took to her instagram page to share the good news. She posted a picture of herself holding up her admission letter, with veteran actor Kenneth Okonkwo.

According to Ini Edo, the admission is a dream come true and she is excited about the chance.

Congratulation Ini Edo.

Read What Boko Haram Leader Said In His Newly Released Video

Here is the Full Speech In New Video Just Released By Boko Haram Leader, Abubakar Shekau. Also, in this new video, he spoke on the fate of the girls, who have been converted to Islam. He said: “I am going to marry all these girls off; you cannot see them again. We will sell them in the market; there is a market where I will sell them.
“If you bring three trillion troops, we will not release the girls. We stand to deal with

Borno Villagers Killed Many Boko Haram Members, Caught 10 Alive

Residents of Kalabalge Village in Borno State on Tuesday fought off invading Boko Haram gunmen in an early morning attack, killing several of them with about 10 also caught alive. The insurgents had repeatedly attempted to attack Kalabalge, an agro-nomad community near the Cameroon borders, but failed to gain entry into the village on each

Goodluck Requests For Extension of Emergency Rule in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa States Again

For the third time, President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday extended emergency rule in the three North-east states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States and asked the National Assembly to expeditiously approve the extension.

The president in letters addressed to Senate President David Mark and the Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, said extending the emergency rule

Terry signs new one-year deal with Chelsea

Terry is said to have turned lucrative offers from foreign teams to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge after agreeing a deal that will reportedly pay him in the region of £175,000-a-week.

The 33-year-old, who is a product of Chelsea's youth academy and made his debut in 1998, has been handed the contract after a superb individual season with the Blues, which saw him return to

Woman Gives Birth to Conjoined Twins Girls With One body and Two Brains

The conjoined twins girls

An Australian woman has miraculously given birth to conjoined twins with one body and two heads despite doctors initially telling them to terminate the pregnancy. Renee Young and her partner Simon Howie, of Tregear in Sydney's west, welcomed their daughters on Thursday six weeks before they were due.

The couple, who found out via an ultrasound that the twins they were expecting was

Charlie White And Partner Bids Goodbye to Dancing With The Stars

American icons night on Monday's Dancing with the Stars brought Kenny Ortega to the judges' table, Jackson family music to the ballroom – and heavy drama for two competitors. The semi-finals came down to a pair of couples who easily could have vied for the mirror ball against each other, only to result in a bitter departure.

I Will Create Job For Ekiti Indigenes in Ondo - Fayose

The Ekiti State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate, Mr. Ayodele Fayose at the weekend assured indigenes of his state, both at home and in Ondo State that if elected, his administration will create jobs for them. Fayose made this promise in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while meeting some indigenes of Ekiti State living in Ondo

Angela Okorie Opens Up On South Africa Scandal

Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie who was recently accused of stealing and having an extra marital affair with one Prosper who recides in South Africa, has given her own account of what happened.
Read her interview with Sun Newspaper; 

NLC, TUC Reject Proposed Removal of Labour Matters From Exclusive Legislative List

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Sunday asked the National Conference not to move labour matters from the exclusive legislative list to concurrent list.

President of TUC, Malam Bobboi Kaigama, made the call in Abuja at a joint conference of both umbrella labour unions.
He said that if such a move was allowed to sail through, it could destroy the country and return it to a period when there was no centrally co-ordinated labour union.

The TUC leader said the danger of not having a central co-ordinating labour would be industrial chaos.
Kaigama added that if labour issues were allowed to exit the exclusive list, this would jeopardise the International Labour Organisation's Convention 144 of 1976 which Nigeria is a signatory to.

He said now was the time to move the country forward by strengthening all the institutions which had for long fostered national unity and cohesion.

Violence In The North is Caused by Creed, Greed and Need - API

Their eyes huge from fear and confusion after fleeing their burning village of Izge, some 300 internally displaced people met with members of the Adamawa Peace Initiative (API) in Mubi, where they had sought refuge. Members of the peace council had traveled north from Yola, capital of Adamawa State, to distribute food, clothing and money to these mothers, daughters, some sons and a few

Scrap Ministry Of Police Affairs - Confab Committee

The National Conference Standing Committee on National Security in Abuja on Monday, recommended the scrapping of the Ministry of Police Affairs. The committee, in an overwhelming decision, said the ministry should be replaced with a Ministry of Homeland Security

Nutritional and Health Benefit Of Eating Mango

Mangos are seasonal fruit which appears between first and second quarter of the year. But it can be seen every time in some region around the continent. It tastes so good that you forget how healthy they are. Here are healthy reasons why you should stock up on this king of fruits.

See What You Don’t Know About Didier Drogba…

Ivorian football star Didier Drogba is well known for his prolific scoring as a forward for Chelsea, as well as for being captain of the Côte d’Ivoire national team for the last decade. Drogba has the distinction of being highest goal-scorer of any foreign player in the Premier League, and was even voted the best Chelsea player by supporters of the

See President Jonathan And Wife Welcomed Kenyan President With Great Smiles

Nigeria's First Lady Patience Jonathan And Hubby receiving Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta In Abuja yesterday. Does Patience Jonathan Look Like A Person In Whose Nation 234 High School Girls Were Abducted?

Women Protested in Ondo State Over Abducted Chibok Girls

Women in Ondo State took to the streets of Akure, the state capital, yesterday to protest the delay in rescuing over 100 girls of the Federal Government College, Chibok in Borno State, 20 days after they were abducted by members of the Boko Haram.

As they matched on the streets with tears and songs, the women wondered why it would take so long to rescue the girls whose future has been threatened by

We Will Soak The Ground Of Nigeria With Blood - Boko Haram

Boko Haram Leader says, ‘…we will soak the ground of Nigeria with … blood’
By SaharaReporters, New York

The leader of Boko Haram sect, Imam Abubakar Shekau, released a video today in which he claimed responsibility for abducting the Nigerian school girls, and said he will soak all Nigerian soil with Christian blood, and Muslims opposing them, whom he described as infidels.