President Zuma calls GEJ over xenophobic attacks

President Zuma of South Africa has reportedly put a call across to President Jonathan to express his sadness over the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He appealed to President Jonathan not to allow the incident affect the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Reports of the phone call is contained in a statement released by the office of the South African president today April 30th. The statement in part below

“The two Presidents reaffirmed the warm and cordial relations between South Africa and Nigeria and pledged that the two countries will continue to work together for the good of their peoples and the continent as a whole. President Jonathan expressed his support for the efforts of South Africa to arrest the attacks on foreign nationals and to ensure the safety and security of all citizens, including foreign nationals and those from the African continent in particular, who bore the brunt of the attacks earlier this month (April).”

Photo of some of the rescued girls; military now says identity of girls still unknown

Above is a photo of some of the girls recently rescued by Nigerian troops from Sambisa Forest. Meanwhile Spokesperson of the Defence Headquarters, Major General Chris Olukolade, says identity of the rescued females is still unknown. He said this while addressing newsmen in Abuja today

"Additional number of persons are still being recovered from the forest. Until such comprehensive profiling is done, nobody can confirm whether they are among the Chibok girls or not. Whoever they may be, the important thing is that Nigerians held captive under very severe and inhuman condition have been freed by our gallant troops.

10 of Malala Yousafzai's attackers jailed for life

10 men who were involved in the assassination attempt on teenage education activist & Nobel Peace Prize Laurette, Malala Yousafzai in 2012, have been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, by a Pakistani High Court today April 30th. Life imprisonment in Pakistan is 25 years.

Although none of the men who directly carried out the attack were arraigned and sentenced today, the 10 men sentenced played a role in the attack .

"They certainly had a role in the planning and execution of the assassination attempt on Malala," said a police official in Swat who declined to be identified as he was not authorized to speak to the media.

Police believe the gunman who shot Malala escaped across the border into Afghanistan.

Charly Boy prepared to ride his bike from Abuja to China if...

Oya, Buhari please make it happen! Lol. It's possible! :-)

New beautiful pics of baby rescued from Nepal's earthquake rubble

The 4-months old baby, Sonit Awal, who was rescued yesterday April 29th from the rubble of the Nepal earthquake after being trapped for 22 hours pictured right looking fresh and healthy in new photos released today. God is great! More photos after the cut...

Lagos government shuts 24 religious buildings over noise pollution

Lagos state government says in the last one year it has shut down 24 religious buildings in the state following complaints of noise pollution they produce in areas where they are situated as well as their non adherence to the state guidelines on noise pollution.

Lagos state Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello pictured left above disclosed this at the 2015 ministerial press briefing held in Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja yesterday April 29th

“We received over 1, 000 petitions in the year under review. But we have been able to resolve some and some have relocated. We have shut about 24 religious outfits in the last one year because they failed to adhere to the state guidelines on noise pollution.”he said

South African women narrate discrimination they face for marrying Nigerian men

South African women married to Nigerian men have narrated the discrimination they face for marrying men outside their country. Seeing the disaffection their kinsmen show them after finding love in the hands of Nigerian men, the women decided to form an association, the United Nigerian Wives in South Africa (UNWISA) club about two years ago where they give support and succor to each other.

Pics: Teju Babyface's wife mugged on Eko Bridge, her car windows smashed

Comedian, Talk Show host and TV producer Teju Babyface's wife, Tobi Oyelakin, was on her way to the mainland at about 8pm last night when her car was attacked by hoodlums on Eko Bridge. She was in the car with her driver and 3 other girls in the back seat and were approaching the National Theater area of the Eko bridge when they encountered some traffic.

They had barely come to a stop when 4 boys leaped out of the shadows and knocked on the windows with torch lights and asked them to roll down the windows. They were still trying to come to terms with rising levels of panic when the hoodlums shattered the rear windows on both sides of the car and proceeded to rough-handle the ladies in the back seat and collect all valuables. Continue...

160 more rescued from Sambisa Forest

According to AFP, the Nigerian Army says it has rescued about 160 more hostages from Sambisa Forest.

"We are still trying to compute the actual number of those rescued. But tentatively there are about 60 women of various ages and around 100 children," Army spokesman Sani Usman told AFP.

He also said one woman was killed in the fighting and eight other rescued hostages were injured. A soldier was also killed and four others wounded.

Kendall Jenner shares a butt pic

When did she grow Khloe K's butt?

Fellow Nigerian slaves: CBN has again decided to limit our freedom to our hard earned money

Lol. This one affects me o. From $150k a year to $50k year - that's all you can spend now when you travel abroad. Dr Peregrino Brimah of Ends.ng says it's not right. Read his article below...

Dear fellow Nigerian masses,
In response to the spate of governing cabal looting billions of dollars and laundering this via private jets to South Africa and beyond, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, governed by Godwin Emefiele has again decided that we the people must be punished and deprived of all rights to receive and send our hard earned personal little money for the little business and living necessities we manage.

In an unbelievable but expected new move, the CBN sent the below letter to us with the latest restrictions on our financial freedom.

Terry G sends loving shoutout to baby mama as she turns a year older

Eya! How sweet!

Photo of the day: Governor Amaechi at it again...lol

Governor Amaechi couldn't be assed with his aides disturbing him while he's taking his siesta...lol

Asari Dokubo’s wife slams Buhari over plans to probe missing N20b

Hajia Mujahida Daba Dokubo- Asari, the wife of militant leader, Asari Dokubo, took to her facebook page to react to the decision of President – Elect, Buhari, to probe the missing N20billion, an amount that was supposed to be remitted by NNPC as raised by former CBN Governor and Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido. 

Akwa Ibom govt warns residents to desist from eating 'Ponmo'

Akwa Ibom state government has warned residents of the state to desist from eating cow skin popularly known as Ponmo as research has shown that the consumption of the cow skin has led to the increase in cancer and liver problems in the state.

At a press conference in Uyo yesterday April 26th, the state Commissioner for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Mr. Godwin Afangideh, represented by Director of Veterinary Services in the state, Dr. Obot Obot said the high quantity of salt used for the preservation of the cow skin has been traced to have adverse effect on the liver of the consumers and also increases the risk of having cancer

Yes! magazine publisher Azuh Arinze's younger sister dies in auto crash

Yes! International magazine publisher, Azuh Arinze lost his younger sister, Augusta Chinonso Azuh, a final year student of Olabisi Onabanjo university, in a fatal accident over the weekend. So sad! May her soul rest in peace, amen.

Photos: Nicki Minaj steps out without her weave or make-up

The rapper was spotted at the airport with her weave or make-up...and almost didn't look like her. See more photos after the cut...

Ondo Commissioner for Agriculture appointed new deputy governor

Following the impeachment of Ondo state deputy governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi this morning, the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Lasisi Oluboyo has been appointed the new deputy governor.

Lol..cehck out this photo of Toyin Aimakhu's husband, Niyi Johnson

Niyi pictured on set of a movie where he plays a female character/cross dresser...

Photos: Footballer Uche Kalu proposes to his girlfriend

Nigerian international footballer, Uche Kalu (not Kalu Uche) proposed to his beautiful medical doctor girlfriend, Ada, yesterday April 26th. Uche, 28, currently plays for Kazakhstan Premier League club, Tobol. Congrats to them. More photos after the cut...

Photos and profiles of the 4 Nigerians to be executed in Indonesia for drug trafficking

Here are the photos and profiles of the 4 Nigerians who are to be executed in Indonesia for drug trafficking.

Martin Anderson: 50 year old Martin Anderson (above) was arrested in Jakarta in 2003 on a charge of possessing about 1.8 ounces of heroin and was accused of being part of a local drug ring. He had traveled to Indonesia on a fake Ghanaian passport and has been incorrectly identified as Ghanaian. He was sentenced to death in 2004. According to his lawyer, Kusmanto, who like many Indonesians uses one name, Mr. Anderson was shot in the leg during his arrest — a method the Indonesian police are sometimes known to use when apprehending a suspect — and remains bothered by the wound to this day.

Sen. Hope Uzodimma denies being arrested over ballot thumb printing

Yesterday, it was reported that Sen. Hope Uzodimma and some family members were arrested by police in Imo state for allegedly thumb-printing ballot papers meant for the governorship rerun election. He just released a statement saying it's not true. Read below...

Senator Hope Uzodimma (Imo West) has cautioned politicians in the country against ridiculing and tarnishing the hard reputation of their opponents.

He said politicians who indulge in such act were not helping Nigeria’s fledging democracy to thrive but  were wittingly and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

Lovely photo of Oyo state governor and his family

Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi pictured with his wife Florence, their daughters, son-in law and grandson at Mrs Ajimobi's birthday thanksgiving recently.

Photo: Floyd Mayweather's car dealer an Igbo man?

It seems Floyd Mayweather's car dealer is an Igbo man named Obi Okeke (left). He owns Fusion Luxury Motors where Floyd buys some of his exotic cars

Tiwa Savage declares love for Teebillz as they celebrate 1st wedding anniversary

Their traditional wedding was in November 2013 but their white wedding was in Dubai on April 26th 2014. Happy anniversary to them. Beautiful couple!

Gen. Buhari (supposedly) reads riot act to family members

President elect, Gen Buhari has reportedly read the riot act to members of his family, warning them that they will face the full wrath of the law if they commit any crime while he serves as President.

According to Daily Trust, Gen Buhari read the riot act to members of his family in Daura, Katsina state recently. A Family source said he gathered all his children and family members together and advised them to seek meaningful ways to make a living, stressing that no family member of his will enjoy any preferential treatment. He also told them that non of them is welcomed to Aso Rock if they are not invited, adding that the Villa is a place for serious minded people and not for idle family members.

Photos: Jude Okoye and wife dedicate their daughter

Jude Okoye and his wife, Ifeoma, dedicated their daughter Emma today April 26th. The couple welcomed their daughter in November 2014. More photos after the cut...

APC Taraba female governorship candidate loses rerun election to PDP candidate

Nigeria's dream of having the first elected female governor has been dashed after the APC Guber candidate in Taraba state, Aisha Alhassan, lost the governorship rerun election to the PDP governorship candidate, Darius Ishaku.

INEC this afternoon declared Mr Ishaku winner of the rerun election held yesterday April 25th. Mr Ishaku pulled a total of 369, 318 votes while Aisha Alhassan pulled a total of 275, 984.

Photos: Accident along Niger Government Office

An unusual accident happened in front of the Niger State government house this morning.

Beautiful new photos of Blue Ivy,..she's growing up so fast!

And already painting her nails. The 3 year old pictured with her cousin, Solange's son at her grandma, Tina Knowles's wedding to Richard Lawson last Sunday. See more photos after the cut...

Patience Jonathan’s attitude & anti-gay bill made Jonathan lose the election - PDP chieftain

Bayelsa state PDP publicity secretary, Mr. Osom Makbere says international and local factors contributed to President Jonathan's defeat at the 2015 general elections. He blamed it most on the president's wife and the signing of the anti-gay bill

"Jonathan was a victim and target of international cum domestic esoteric codes and conspiracies. On the international level, the passage of the anti-gay legislation led to criticisms and face-off with the US, and the West. The strides made in the economic sphere, especially domestic rice promotion, calculated by the Jonathan administration to flip economic growth, and boost import substitution, also negatively alerted the West.

2face, Davido, Wizkid, MI, Seyi Shay Unveiled as Artistes for 2015 #StarMusicTrek

Pop icon, 2face Idibia, Davido, Wizkid, MI, Seyi Shay have been unveiled as headliners for the 2015 Star Music Trek. These acts were revealed during the sign-on party which held on April 24, 2015 at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos to officially mark the kick off of the trek.

Must read! Bruce Jenner's ex-wife Linda Thompson writes about him

Bruce Jenner's second wife and mother of his sons, Brandon and Brody Jenner, actress/lyricist Linda Thompson, 64, wrote an article titled 'How Living With and Loving Bruce Jenner Changed My Life Forever'. In the piece, Linda explains how Bruce came to her in 1985 and told her 4 years after they got married that he wanted to become a woman. This actually led to their divorce. "If Bruce had told me about his gender issue when we first began getting romantically involved, I would not have married him. Pure and simple." Linda writes. Her story is quite touching. Read below..

By now, Bruce Jenner has revealed his struggle with gender dysphoria. I never would have dared to speak on this issue before he was comfortable enough to do so first. It is, after all, his truth, so I knew he should be afforded the dignity to reveal that truth on his own time and in the way he sees fit. I have respectfully kept his secrets private and would have taken his confidences to my grave had he not spoken out.

Mercy Johnson & husband looking lovely at their son's dedication

Mercy Johnson Okojie and her hubby looked lovely in their attires as they attended their son, Prince Henry Okojie's dedication in church this morning. See another photo after the cut..

Photos: Road leading to Ikpeazu's home in Abia blocked after he's declared winner

There's chaos in Abia state this morning after PDP Governorship candidate in the state Okezie Ikepazu was declared winner of yesterday's governorship election. There's an ongoing fight between APGA and PDP Youths in the state. The road leading to Ikpeazu's house has been blocked by angry youths. PDP supporters dressed a coffin in APGA flag while chopping off fowls head which is a symbol for APGA. See the photos after the cut...

Kris Humphries apologizes for the Bruce Jenner diss

Yesterday, Kim K's ex-husband Kris Humphries tweeted that he was glad he got away from the family when he did. Most of the men in that family eventually act out, i.e. Lamar, Rob and now Bruce. Anyway, after getting serious bashing from the online community, Kris tweeted an apology.

Another Buhari supporter begins trek from Yola to Abuja

Hope this will not become a trend? A supporter of Buhari, identified as Abubakar Duduwale , has set for a walk from Yola in Adamawa to Abuja.  He told newsmen in Yola on Saturday at the onset of the walk that the adventure was to express his joy over the emergence of Buhari as president-elect.

Duduwale, from Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa and Chamba by tribe, reportedly began the journey at Yola Gate on Yola-Numan highway at about 6:30 a.m.

Gideon Okeke shows off his beautiful daughter.

The actor recently revealed he'd welcomed a daughter with a girlfriend. He shared another photo of the beautiful girl...

Ex Green Eagles star, Peter Anieke, passes on

Former Stationary stores and Green Eagles player, Peter Anieke has died. He died April 20th after a prolonged battle with acute rheumatism and arthritis. He was 68 years old.

Peter, known for his great defence skills and goal scoring, started his football career in 1967, playing for local football leagues before moving into the National team in '70s where he played for the National team. He was nicknamed ‘Eusebio of Africa’ for the countless number of goals he scored while he played professional football.

 He is survived by a wife and 6 children. May his soul rest in peace Amen.

Omoni Oboli releases pics of her rocking distressed jeans as she celebrates birthday

Actress Omoni Oboli is a year older today, April, 22nd and she shared these photos of her rocking distressed jeans from her recent fashion shoot. Happy birthday to her.