New force chief pledges to crush Boko Haram 'very soon'

Abuja (AFP) - The Nigerian commander of a new multinational force set up to fight Boko Haram Islamists on Friday pledged to bring an end to their six-year insurgency "very soon".

2 Policemen Killed In Bank Robbery In Okene

Two policemen were shot to death by suspected armed robbers during an attack on the Okene branch of First Bank on Friday.

Buhari Orders HOS to Release N5bn to Victims’ Support Fund

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja directed the Head of Service of the Federation, Mr. Danladi Kifasi, to facilitate the immediate release of the N5 billion pledged by the Federal Government since August 2014 for the Victims Support Fund (VSF).

Five killed in Suicide Attack on Maiduguri Vegetables Market

Not less than five persons were killed and several others injured in a suicide bomb attack at a crowded earlier morning grocery market in Maiduguri on Friday, a member of the youth vigilance group told our correspondent on phone.

Maria Menounos replaces Giuliana Rancic as co-host of E! News

E! Television yesterday officially announced that Maria Menounos, 37, would be replacing Giuliana Rancic on E! News

'As an established entertainment and news journalist with strong Hollywood connections, Maria has proven herself to be a great fit with the E! News team,' E! said in a statement unveiling the new appointment.

Giuliana revealed earlier in July that she would be stepping down from her post on August 10 to focus on her blossoming side ventures.

Celebrities Who Took To Politics, Business

Experience has shown that many Nigerians who started in various spheres and excelled, often end up in politics. In the entertainment industry, many celebrities have resorted to carving a niche for themselves in politics and other fields. Paul Chiama and Abah Adah write on such celebrities.

Jane Birkin asks Hermes to take her name off croc handbag

A model carrying a Birkin handbag as he wears a creation by French fashion designer Veronique Nichanian for Hermes collection as part of spring-summer 2012 men's fashion, presented in Paris, France. British singer Jane Birkin has asked Hermes to take her name off the crocodile-skin versions of the iconic Birkin handbag, after being contacted by animal rights group PETA over “cruel” slaughtering practices.

Nigeria names head of regional force to fight Boko Haram

Abuja (AFP) - Nigeria named the head of a new multinational force created to fight Boko Haram jihadists carrying out a wave of attacks, as the country's outgoing defence chief of staff warned its military was underfunded and poorly equipped.

Young Africans to Obama: 'Clean your own house first'

President Obama came to Africa to deliver a "blunt message" to its politicians. But young people in Kenya and Ethiopia had plenty to say to Mr Obama about the state of America. "Tough love" has been a theme of President Obama's visit to East Africa.

This mixed race guy says he's looking for his Nigerian dad (photos)

An SOS I received from a guy looking for his biological Nigerian father. Read below..

Ife Traditional Council Visits Aregbesola, Keeps Mum on Ooni

The official silence on the death of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, continued thursday, when the Ile-Ife Traditional Council visited Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola for a closed-door meeting on the traditional monarch.

Demarcation of Nigeria-Cameroun Border to Be Concluded by December

President Muhammadu Buhari and President Paul Biya of Cameroun have agreed to work towards the completion of the demarcation of the land border between Nigeria and Cameroun before the end of the year.

A communiqué issued thursday at the conclusion of Buhari’s official visit to Yaounde, said both leaders welcomed the progress made thus far in the exercise which was undertaken under the auspices of the United Nations.

In Nigeria, Will Buhari Probe Goodluck Jonathan's Administration? Nigerian President's Party Supports Investigation

 

Then-Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (left) and his then-election opponent Muhammadu Buhari (right) smiled after signing the renewal of the pledges for peaceful elections, March 26, 2015, in Abuja, Nigeria. Buhari defeated Jonathan in the March 29 presidential poll by a couple of million votes. 

Is Malia Obama Working For Lena Dunham? President's Daughter Appears On 'Girls' Set

Looks like Malia Obama might have a new gig working with “Girls” creator Lena Dunham. The president’s daughter was spotted on the set of the hit HBO show in Brooklyn, the New York Post’s Page Six reported Friday.

Chelsea Transfer News: John Stones, Alex Telles, Juan Cuadrado Involved In Latest Rumors

After very little activity in upgrading their championship-defending squad, Chelsea appear poised to make their first big addition. The club is confident they can sign highly regarded John Stones, despite a strained relationship with Everton.

US President Obama, Gives Nigerian President Buhari Names Of Oil Thieves,

The U.S. government allegedly gave Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari the names of Nigerian oil thieves who have been stealing and illegally stockpiling the West African nation’s oil. U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration provided Buhari with the names last week when the Nigerian leader was visiting the White House, according to a Nigerian newspaper that cited presidential sources.

Jose Mourinho responds to Rafa Benitez’s wife’s comments with insults of his own

After Chelsea's preseason win over Barcelona Tuesday night, Jose Mourinho gave a scathing reply to the wife of Rafa Benitez, who earlier in the day took a jab at the Portuguese manager.

Nigeria President Visits Cameroon to Discuss MIlitant Threat

The president of Nigeria made his first official state visit to neighboring Cameroon on Wednesday, as the two former enemies struggle to contain the mutual threat posed by Islamic militants carrying out suicide bombings across the region.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II Dies at 85

The Royal Traditional Council of Ife, on Wednesday, debunked the widely reported story of the demise of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, Olubuse II saying the royal father is alive and in good state of health.
Addressing newsmen in the House of Chiefs located within the premises of Ile-Oodua palace of the front line monarch, the Lowa of Ife, Oba Joseph Ijaodola, said the report in the media that the monarch died in a London Hospital was untrue.

We Were Not Elected to Fight for Positions, Saraki Tells Senators

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Tuesday told his colleagues that the primary purpose of their election was not to fight for leadership positions but to pursue good governance and purposeful leadership. Saraki made this remark while welcoming his colleagues back to the plenary after  a four-week recess which was dictated by fierce struggle for leadership positions.

Beware of Psycophants, Bishop Kukah advises Buhari

Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, on Wednesday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to beware of sycophants,  saying  lack of continuity by the political leadership was the bane of the nation.

Obama Warns African Leaders Against Holding on to Power

United States President Barack Obama has cautioned African leaders against holding on to power, saying that the continent will not advance if the trend continues.

Tinubu in the Villa, Says Buhari is on Honeymoon

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, has asked Nigerians to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the president is still on honeymoon.

Buhari Visits Cameroun, Benin for Talks on Boko Haram

As part of efforts to secure the cooperation of neighbouring countries to stamp out Boko Haram and fight cross border crimes, President Muhammadu Buhari will today visit Cameroun.

Heidi Klum Declares Love for Boyfriend Vito Schnabel

Heidi Klum loves Vito Schnabel and she wants the world — or at least her 1.7 million Instagram followers — to know it. To mark the art dealer's 29th birthday, the supermodel, 42, posted a selfie of them together on Monday. "I love you my V," the America's Got Talent judge wrote. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY."

Florida man, convicted of murder at age 12, released 16 years on

ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) - A Florida man who was called the nation's youngest convicted murderer at age 12 walked out of prison on Tuesday morning after serving almost 16 years behind bars.

Tyler Perry Grieves Bobbi Kristina Brown: Read His Sorrowful Tweet

Tyler Perry broke his silence on the death of Bobbi Kristina Brown on Tuesday, July 28. The 45-year-old director, a friend of the Houston-Brown family, took to Twitter to express his sadness over the untimely loss of the 22-year-old aspiring singer and only child of Bobby Brown and the late Whitney Houston.
"I'm a writer with no words.... Bobbi Kris," Perry wrote.

Photos: Alaafin of Oyo and his wives pray together

The Alaafin of Oyo and his wives pictured arriving at a prayer ground in Ibadan & later seen praying with other Muslim faithfuls during the recent Eid el-Fitr celebrations. Another photo after the cut...

Bobbi Kristina Brown Dies at 22

Nearly six months after being found face down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her Georgia home — and a month after being moved to hospice — Bobbi Kristina Brown, the only child of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, has died at the age of 22.

Buhari Orders Investigation into Gas Explosion in Jos

President  Muhammadu Buhari has ordered  investigation of the chlorine gas explosion in Jos, Plateau State at the weekend, which resulted in the death of many people, while others were injured.

APC, Buhari Plan to Run Discriminatory Govt, Says PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to operate a discriminatory administration capable of fuelling ethnic and religious resentment across the country.

FG Urged to Go After Sponsors of Boko Haram

Top officers of the Nigerian military have called on the federal government to go after the sponsors of Boko Haram if it is serious about bringing the war against terror to a quick and successful end.

So Bad Whitney Houston and her daughter dead

So sad how these two died young. Makes you want to cry looking at the photo. RIP Bobbi Kristina...

Photos of Top Celebrities in the World

Show-off, of top celebrities in the world, see photos below.

Bobbi Kristina Lies In Hospice ‘With Framed Photo Of Whitney Houston At Bedside’

Tragic Bobbi Kristina Brown is said to have a framed photograph of her late mother, Whitney Houston, gazing down at her from her bedside table in the hospice where she lays. This is all just too heartbreaking.
The 22 year old has been in a medically induced coma since she was found unconscious in her bath tub back in January, eerily reminiscent of her mother’s death three years ago.

Firefighters swiftly extinguish fire at The Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas

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A massive fire erupted near the pool of The Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas Saturday, sending a large black plume of smoke into the sky. The Clark County Fire Department confirmed that it responded to a two-alarm fire at the luxury hotel and casino on Las Vegas Boulevard. Passersby on the strip could see the thick cloud rising from the fire.

President Obama Reunites With Family in Kenya Over Dinner

President Obama Reunites With Family in Kenya Over Dinner (ABC News) It was a big family reunion when President Obama arrived here in Kenya today. Obama, who is visiting his father’s homeland for the fourth time but for the first time as president, sat down with three-dozen members of his Kenyan family for dinner at his hotel.

Jennifer Lopez wears see-through dress as she celebrates 46th birthday

The singer, actress and business woman flaunted her curvaceous figure in this eye-popping see-through dress as she celebrated her 46th birthday on Friday night with family and friends at 1Oak in Southampton. See the photos after the cut...

Nigeria Has Largest WAEC Malpractices In West Africa

Reports have showed that Nigeria has the largest number of examination anomalies out of the five member countries of the West African Examinations Council. The Head, National Office of the Council, Charles Eguridu has said.

Tanker Accident Kills 2, Injures 4 In Niger

Two teenagers were yesterday confirmed dead , four others injured and 30 houses and 22 shops burnt down as a petroleum tanker lost control and crashed near a micro finance bank at Kagara the headquarters of Rafi local government area of Niger state Thursday night.

Clean Up Your Military, US Senator, Leahy Tells Buhari

 

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Coordinator, Honourary Investment International Council, Baroness Lynda Chalker during a courtesy visit to the President at the Presidential Villa, A… Godwin Omoigui

Media Must Reflect FG's New Resolve to Tackle

 
The Nigerian media have been charged to focus on the successes recorded by the Federal government in its renewed war on Boko Haram. Spokesman of APC, Alhaji  Lai Mohammed stated this while receiving an Award of Fellow of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Abuja.

Boko Haram Attacks New Army Chief’s Home

Suspected Boko Haram militants on Tuesday burned down houses, including the family home of the new Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Tukur Baratai, in a village in the North-east of the country, a policeman, military source and witnesses told Reuters.

We Can Negotiate For Chibok Girls’ Release – PMB

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the federal government is ready to negotiate for the release of Chibok girls with Boko Haram if the leadership of the group is credible. In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour yesterday during his visit to the United States, Buhari expressed fears that different factions of Boko Haram have sprung up in recent times, making some of their claims difficult to ascertain.

Lafarge Africa Plans 220mw Power Plant In Ogun

Lafarge Africa Plc has said that its newly constructed 220 megawatts (mw) power plant at Ewekoro, Ogun, will commence operations in October.

Jonathan's CSO Dispels Rumour of His Death, Says He's Hale and Hearty

The former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Gordon Obua, yesterday told Nigerians and the world at large that he was hale and hearty and was being treated with dignity by officials of the Department of State Security (DSS).

Buhari to Extend Dragnet to Corrupt APC Members

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to extend the war against corruption to corrupt members of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that there will be no party member or personality that can escape justice.