Janet Jackson reveals new cover artwork for first album in 7 years

The 49-year-old singer shared the cover and track-list for her highly-anticipated studio album, Unbreakable, on Sept 3rd on social media along with an update on her website revealing the musical project will drop on October 2. She also excitedly announced that the album is available for pre-order on Apple Music.

Meet the Reigning Miss Nigeria USA Olutosin Araromi (photos)

Miss Nigeria USA Frances Onyemaechi Udukwu has been crowned Miss Africa USA 2015 - 2016. The first runner up, stunning Olutosin Araromi (pictured above) is now crowned the reigning Miss Nigeria USA 2015-2016.

Olutosin is currently a Senior at Montclair State University studying Family and Child Studies with a concentration in family services and a minor in psychology. She is also a member of two Honor Society’s called Kappa Omicron Nu and Chi Alpha Epsilon. Olutosin is part of a Women’s Empowerment Group called the “Esther Project” which is a global empowerment movement preparing and positioning women for their purpose in life. Congrats to her.

World's shortest man Chandra Dangi dies

The world's shortest man Chandra Dangi from Nepal has died. He died from pneumonia in a US hospital yesterday September 4th. He was 75. He had been sick in his home which he was treating but had traveled to the US for work where he was rushed to the hospital after his symptoms worsened

Dangi was just 21.5ins, and was declared the shortest human adult ever documented in history. ‘Today, our circus is flooded with tears at the loss of the world’s smallest man...whom we lovingly called Prince Chandra.’a family friend said

Man kills girlfriend in front of friend, hides body in wardrobe then parties



Two men allegedly beat a woman to death then hid her body in a wardrobe while they partied for two days, it was reported. Kyle Starkey is accused of killing his girlfriend Mandy Gottschalk with the help of friend Ryan McBride in what prosecutors described as "one of the most brutal beatings and murders" ever seen.

Starkey allegedly battered 36-year-old Gottschalk to death at the home they shared in Ashtabula, Ohio, while McBride watched, the New York Daily News reported.

Face of Tourism International presents Face of Tourism Nigeria Beauty Pageant

April 2016, is a date to be marked in all calendars, as many elegant, imaginative and confident young Nigerian Girls compete for the coveted crown of Face of Tourism Nigeria Beauty Pageant. The rejuvenated beauty pageant brand is set to take the tourism and hospitality industry in Nigeria and the rest of the world by storm.



As Face of Tourism Nigeria seeks to crown another beauty queen  who will promote the nation's Tourism potential while merging beauty with nature and a tenacious cause centered around supporting homeless street children. Together with the winner of FOTN 2016, the brand will strive to create shelters and offer education in all facets for the discovered children.

Fayose condemns invasion of Akwa Ibom Govt House By DSS Men, calls for Daura’s sack

Below is the full text  of the press statement addressed on behalf of the governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose by his special assistant on Public Communications and new media, Lere Olayinka yesterday.
I have called you here on behalf of His Excellency, Mr Ayodele Fayose, the governor of Ekiti State to address you on the strangeand anti-democracy conducts of the Department of State Security (DSS) since AlhajiLawal Daura took over as the Director General. Yesterday, the AkwaIbom State Government House in Uyowas invaded by armed men from the Special Squad of the DSS.

You are yet to publicly declare your assets’ PDP tells Buhari, Osinbajo


Read their press statement below...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) describes as “a deceptive window-dressing to hoodwink unsuspecting Nigerians” the release, by an aide of the President, of a mere list of some belongings of President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, in place of the pledge made to Nigerians by Mr. President as candidate of the APC on March 18, 2015, at exactly 5 pm.

11-year-old fatally shoots 16-year-old intruder


An 11-year-old Missouri boy shot and killed a 16-year-old boy during an attempted home invasion Thursday afternoon, St. Louis County police said. Police said two suspects tried to break into the home north of downtown St. Louis twice before the shooting on Thursday.

Midwife takes stunning pics of babies in foetal position just seconds after being born

A midwife has turned her hand to photography to capture beautiful images of babies just seconds after being born. The mix of colour and black and white photos show babies still in the foetal position in the hands of midwives and their parents.

The tiny tots look adorable curled up with their noses touching their toes.
Marry Fermont, 35, from the Netherlands, told how she documented the first moments of babies' lives.
She said: "Many midwifes show women how their baby was positioned in the womb.












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Buhari names deputy chief of staff, media aide for Osinbajo


Press statement from presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Rahman Adeola Ipaye as Deputy Chief of Staff and Mr. Laolu Akande as Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity) in the Presidency.

NDLEA arrest 5 man drug trafficking syndicate with 11.5kg of cocaine valued at N57m

A 5 man drug trafficking syndicate consisting of 28 year old Nonso Akubueze, Simon Omoluonye, Obidike Onodyer, Friday Onyeabor and Emma Ifoh, have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for trafficking 11.5 kilogrammes of cocaine valued at N57 million from Brazil into Nigeria. Punch reports that the men were arrested at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.


When interrogated, Akabueze who is a graduate of Economics and was found with 1.1kg of cocaine hidden in his luggage, said he had left Nigeria for Brazil with the hope of getting a good job in Brazil but his expectation was dashed on getting there.

Presidency insist Buhari never made any 100 days in office promises

Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Shehu Garba, has denied claims that during the campaigns, President Buhari made some promises which he hoped to fulfill within 100 days in office.
Garba was speaking while reacting to the controversy surrounding two booklets titled “One Hundred Things Buhari Will Do in 100 Days” and “My Covenant With Nigerians” which details all the promises the President and APC vowed to fulfill within 100 days in office.

According to Garba, Buhari never made any promise to anyone
“The president never promised anything to anyone. It is on record in that lecture at Chatham House they asked him a question relating to expectations and what he specifically would do in relation to certain documents that were flying around committing him to this thing or that thing within 100 days. 

Meet The Young African Who Invented A Land-Rover And A Desktop Computer From Wood

A young boy from Mubende, Uganda has invented something; a Land Rover and a Desktop Computer, and these were entirely made from wood; it’s a dream come true for the young boy as he shocked his community and country at large with the historic invention. Africans are intellectually awesome

24-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Who Became Sex Slave In Russia Narrates Her Ordeal

A Nigerian girl decided to go to Russia to earn money for her education but was tricked into prostitution by a local gang. Blessing, 24, is another girl who spent two years in Russian city of Voronezh cooking, babysitting and serving clients for money. Last week, Naij.com published another story of a Nigerian girl who went to Russia to study Economics at a local university but also had to become a prostitute. “‘Who told you that there is a good job for you in Russia? Prostitution is the only job you can do here,’ it was the first thing I was told by my future female pimp when I arrived in Russia,” Blessing said.

Awww! This Wedding Cake Is More Than Beautiful


This is absolutely hilarious! Could it be that this couple couldn’t afford a wedding cake or they just decided to use baked bread instead? I ran into this pic and decided to share it with you guys. How’s your afternoon going?
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Couple Luckily Escape Death After Their Mini Van Rolls Into Lake While They Were Having Sex

An amorous couple who were overwhelmed with desire and having sex in a mini van had a lucky escape when the van rolled into a lake mid-romp. The duo were caught up in carnal enthusiasm in a late-night session in the cargo area of the 49-year-old man's company minivan when it started to move, reports Austrian daily newspaper, Heute. Before he could stop it, he and his 42-year-old girlfriend ended up in the lake and had to escape through the windows.

Mo Abudu's 'Fifty' shortlisted at the BFI London Film Festival & gets Lagos premiere date

The British Film Institute (BFI) today unveiled the programme for the 2015 London Film Festival. Clare Stewart, Festival Director, presented this year’s rich and diverse selection of films and events including the highly-anticipated Nigerian movie, FIFTY, which has been shortlisted under the ‘Love Category’. Fifty is directed by Biyi Bandele and Executively Produced by Mo Abudu...

Lol. An angry Dad sends a message to the wrong person and this convo ensued...

An angry Dad accidentally sent an angry text about the colour he wanted to paint his daughter's bedroom to a complete stranger. And the ensuing conversation has gone viral as many praise his chatty tone and ability to take advice from a complete stranger. Continue for the rest of the convo...

Nigerians have no business being classified as poor because we are blessed- Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari at the opening of the 45th Annual Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, in Abuja, said Nigerians have no business with poverty given the enormous resources the country has. He then promised to take appropriate measures to stamp out corruption and reposition Nigeria as a prosperous nation that can adequately cater for its citizens.
The President, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Anastasia Nwaobia, blamed the poverty in the land on mis-governance and lack of transparency.

Kim Kardashian covers the September issue of Interview Mag

Kim K took a couple of photos for the September issue of Interview magazine. She captioned one of the photos: "The awkward moment when Kourtney walks into her room & I'm in her bed taking selfies....but little does she know I'm doing a photo shoot for @InterviewMag face timing with one of my fave photographers" @mertalas #InterviewGang More photos after the cut...

Exclusive photos: Lauryn Hill at Lagos Island to shoot music video..

The singer who is in Nigeria, was spotted at White House in EMAB Plaza in Lagos Island with her crew to shoot a music video. They were there for about 3 to 4 hours and and shot inside a Keke and with a seamstress in one of the shops. Nigerians were happy to see her and waved at her. More photos after the cut..

Anti-Fur protesters crash Rihanna's new perfume launch in Brooklyn

Rihanna’s launch of her new perfume “RiRi” at a Macy’s in Brooklyn was crashed by anti-fur protesters on Monday. The animal rights activists noisily interrupted the event and slammed the singer for wearing fur before being removed by security.
As you can see in the footage below, Macy’s security officers and members of Rihanna’s own security team got into a scuffle with protesters who chanted and held up anti-fur signs. The guards pulled down the demonstrators’ signs, which said such things as “Who Died For Your Coat?” and “Skinned Alive,” alongside images of dead and skinned animals. The picketers also repeatedly yelled “Shame on Rihanna” while

All charges against Irish nanny who was convicted of killing 1 year old gets dropped after 2 years in jail

Freed Irish nanny Aisling Brady McCarthy, who spent more then two years in a US jail, is going home to start a new life, her family told Daily News.
The charge that she murdered one-year-old baby Rehma Sabir was suddenly dropped yesterday, after medical experts dramatically changed their evidence.

She had spent most of her prison time in Massachusetts’s notorious MCI Framingham with murderers, drug traffickers, armed robbers and child abusers.