Horrific! See what these two fathers did to their children (photos)


On Tuesday, May 2, 16 year old  Kafayat Bello was beaten mercilessly by her father, Ibrahim Bello, who is a commercial bus driver. She said he whipped her till she could not walk and then he plugged their pressing iron and burnt her multiple times, inflicting severe injuries all over her body.

Kafayat, whose case has been taken over by the Office of the Public Defender under the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, according to Punch, explained that on the day of the incident, she was given the duty of attending to a client who needed manicure and pedicure at her mom’s beauty salon.


Lol. That child looks like 2 days old but the pops can't seem wait to start dressing him in matching outfits. Let him grow small na before you start. Choi!

Actress Bukky Wright & her musician son quarrel over new single


There's small drama happening between ace actress Bukky Wright and her musician son, Ojayy Wright, who has been trying to get in to the Nigerian music industry after graduating from school last year. He recently sign a management deal with his mother's company, Wright Media International, and right now, there are issues between mother and son over the release of his new single 'Hello' under her management.

Tonto Dikeh not feeling well, shared photos from her hospital bed


The actress shared this photo on instagram this morning and wrote what you see below...
"Wokeup today with a joyful heart,With a smile that only The Angels would understand..Am Happy even thru my pains and sorrows... I see LIFE differently and I wonder why he saves me each time,A little girl died this morning.She was my friend for a week,She was A great lil girl and she cld pray.. She believed and was faithful,God has his reasons.. But am alive And from this day I have only one thing to promise myself hardcore Self love and happiness..Am in a Very happy Place with me,Scared of course but am excited to know that I can be happy through anytin..

EbonyLife TV presents Professor Jega - Uncut!


Prof. Attahiru Jega, the umpire for the 2015 General Elections will make his first public appearance at an event tagged ‘Afternoon Tea with Professor Attahiru Jega’, organised by EbonyLifeTV, in concert with Nigeria’s best and brightest young professionals.


EbonyLife TV’s Mo Abudu has been known for her exclusive interviews with great Nigerians with remarkable stories and Professor Jega, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is no exception.

Check out this amazing Lego wedding cake


You see all kinds of awesome wedding cakes, but seriously how awesome is this Lego cake? Can you please marvel at it's attention to detail. It was made by a bakery in the UK and was shared on FB.

Photo: Man lying strangely on the road in Yaba


someone found a man lying down strangely on the road. Says he's been there for a while now. No one is sure whether he is dead, drunk or alive. He's lying on Commercial Avenue Yaba. Less than 500 meters from Ozone cinemas, if the authorities can go check him out.

Dealing with meeting targets in your place of work


I've put money in two Nigerian banks because of banker friends who told me they have a target to meet every month/year. Others have come asking me to help them out, but mehn, how many bank accounts is one supposed to have? I don't know how it works because I've never worked for any company before but it must put a lot of pressure on a worker who needs to meet a particular (money) target every month.

Buhari to earn N14.4m annual salary + See what others will earn


According to a report by Vanguard, this is what President Buhari, VP Osinbajo and other top govt officials will earn. Isn't it too small though? Read full report from Vanguard below...
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, has reviewed the salaries of the President, Vice President, Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives and Speakers in the 36 states of the federation, as well as well other legislators in both the National and State Assemblies among other public officers in the country. Based on the total package prepared by the RMAFC, President Muhammadu Buhari ‘s annual salary and allowances stand at N14, 4 million.

Pics: OAPs Anita Eruks, Jennifer Nzewunah, Benny Ark, Big Mo, Delphine Asu celebrate with Pandora Abuja


The Pandora Abuja store played host to Abuja’s OAPs and fashion bloggers in an exclusive media event. Mavin record artiste and Pandora-lover, Dija serenaded the guests with her top hits at the lovely gathering put together by Pandora and its partners, The Guardian Newspaper, Sheraton Abuja Hotel and House of Tara International. 
The event was attended by top-personalities from Abuja’smedia industry including Big Mo (Wazobia FM), Benny Ark (Cool FM), Jennifer Nzewunah(Cool FM), MaricelJammal (Silverbird), Anita Eruks (Kiss FM), Delphine Asu (Love FM), Isa Ozo (Abuja Facts) and fashion bloggers Grace Alex (My Style Diary), Portia (Just Porsh) and Sandra Audu (Princess Audu) as well as loyal customers and fashion bloggers in the nation’s capital.

Four siblings kill themselves after being abandoned by their parents


Four siblings aged between 5 and 13 reportedly committed suicide in Bijie City in China's province Guizhou on Tuesday June 9 after they were abandoned by their parents. The oldest, a girl, reportedly left a note saying 'today is the day to go', before she and her two sisters and brother drank poison. Neighbours who noticed that the children hadn't been seen in a while went to their house to find them all lying still. She contacted other neighbours who rushed the children to the hospital where they later all died.

Photos: Femi Otedola's daughter graduates from college


Billionaire oil magnate, Femi Otedola was in London yesterday to attend the graduation ceremony of one of his daughters, Temi, who just finished from the American School London. Congrats to her. More photos after the cut...

My wife complains that I don't do the 'little things'



So my wife and I have had a few bouts over the past couple months (5 months married) about how "the little things matter most". This concept is not strange to me, as I do sometimes cook, clean, and always get the door for my wife. Problem is though, she's brought it up on more than a few occasions that I don't leave her "cute little notes" or "surprise her with cute little gifts"... Translation - I'm not romantic and definitely do not pay attention to "the little things that matter".

Former Miss Mississippi's boobs rots away after she failed to treat her diabetes


A former beauty queen (Former Miss Mississippi) showed off the results of untreated diabetes. She said she didn't adjust her diet after she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Before she knew it, her breast rotted away. See the pic (it's graphic so be warned) Here

President Buhari leaves Abuja for AU Summit in South Africa


The president left Abuja this morning for the AU Summit which he will head in South Africa. He is expected back in the country on Tuesday June 16. In his entourage are Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun and Benue state governor Samuel Ortom.  More pics after the cut...

Mavin artist D'Prince welcomes baby boy with girlfriend (photo)


D'Prince today welcomed a son with his girlfriend. The happy first time dad shared the pic and wrote "There comes a time when a boy has to become a MAN. The love of my life just gave me a bouncing baby boy. To God be the glory. Now I feel my life has a purpose. To live for my boy.". Congrats to him. Another photo after the cut...

See inside the amazing luxury mansion ISIS seized from a Qatari royal family (photos)


Islamic State leaders claim to be living in luxury in a vast mansion seized from a billionaire Arab sheikh. The jihadi group’s social media sites posted photos of the spectacular mansion, under the headline: ‘A castle for the tyrants of Qatar in Palmyra’.
Aerial snapshots show sprawling gardens surrounding the mansion, in the heart of the Syrian desert. It is claimed that the Qatari royal family abandoned the villa when Isis closed in. ISIS  leaders are now said to have set up headquarters in the luxury villa. The marble floors inside the villa are the same as those at the holy mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Photos: Commercial flight makes first landing in Maiduguri Int'l airport after 2yr closure


The Maiduguri International Airport in Borno state which was re-opened on June 9th after being shut down for two years due to Boko Haram attacks, made its first commercial landing today June 13th. The Governor of the state, Kashim Shettima was onboard the flight. More photos after the cut...

Photos: University of Uyo Girls hostel on fire


A girls hostel at the University of Uyo caught fire this afternoon. It started from a room and spread to two other rooms. Thankfully the fire was contained by man-o-war and fire service before it spread to more rooms. And more thankful is that no life was lost. The cause of the sudden fire is yet to be known. More photos after the cut...

Non-payment Of Workers’ Salaries: The Situation Is Beyond My Control – Aregbesola


Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, Friday explained that the rapid shortfall in the federal allocation accruing to his state negatively affected his budget and led to his inability to pay workers’ salaries.

Speaking when he fielded questions from State House correspondents, shortly after he visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Defence House, Abuja, Aregbesola said no head of the family would like to see members of his family go hungry. “But no matter how sad (I don’t want to use the word ‘depressed), no matter how unhappy I am, the truth is that I will not fail to say that it is a situation absolutely beyond my control.

PHOTOS: Floyd Mayweather puts up his $3.8m Ferrari Enzo car up for sale


The boxing champ who is worth about $500million wants to sell this supercar he bought in January for $3.2m because he's bored with the car and wants to upgrade. When you don't know what to do with money anymore. #Blessings! TMZ reports below (see photos of the car after the cut..)

Police Storm Ministry To Arrest Perm Sec, Others Over Alleged N1.9b Fraud


THERE was a mild drama at the Federal Ministry of Health in Abuja Wednesday as a Special Police Squad from the Office of the Inspector General of Police stormed the ministry in search of the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Linus Awute.


Also on the list of the police were the Chief Executive Officer/National Coordinator of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Prof. Abdulsalam Nasidi; Director, Emergency Health Response, John Akintunde Kehinde; and Head of Nigerian Ebola Mission to Sierra Leone and Liberia, Dr. Joshua Obasanya.

House of Reps Leadership: Gbajabiamila Accepts Defeat


Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, the official candidate of the APC who lost to Dogara in the leadership contest also pledged his allegiance to the new speaker of the House of Representatives.

Speaking, yesterday, when he led about 20 supporters of his aspiration to the national secretariat of the APC in Abuja, Gbajabiamila said they have accepted defeat. He also overruled any legal action against Dogara.

He said:

Final Year UNIBEN Law Student commits suicide


A final-year law student of the University of Benin, (UNIBEN), identified as Daniel Iyoha, has reportedly committed suicide in Benin City.

The 27-year old student described by neighbours as an easy-going and a devoted Catholic who hardly missed morning mass, was said to have hanged himself in a room at his family residence at No. 17, Obamwonyi Street, Off Universal Road, Benin City.

Nigerian Billionaire Emeka Offor Donates $10m to End River Blindness in Nigeria


Sir Emeka Offor yesterday signed a cheque of 10 million dollars at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This donation is for total elimination of River Blindness which is still endemic in 7 states (5 south eastern states and 2 south-south states) of Nigeria and some other African countries.

PHOTOS: President Buhari Leaves Mosque Without Convoy Or Sirens


A twitter user shared the pictures with the caption:
"No long convoy, no siren! May your reign last long Mr President " GCFR President Muhammadu Buhari exiting the National Mosque after Jummat prayer. No long convoy, no siren!"