Toke Makinwa's Vlog Gathers 2million Views

Media personality, Toke Makinwa popularity is on a steady and remarkable rise these days; she now has over 2million views and well over 19,000 subscribers on her Vlog on YouTube.

Excited Toke took to her Instagram, to share a picture of her Vlog along with a touching message.

General Buhari, Osibanjo, Others Attend Lagos 2015 Thansgiving Service [Photos]

The Lagos state annual thanksgiving service held Today, January 4, 2015 at the state house arena in Ikeja. Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola and wife hosted dignitaries and Lagosians to the special thanksgiving.

Top Dignitaries present  included APC presidential flag-bearer Muhammadu Buhari, his running mate- Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, General Overseer of RCCG- Pastor Enoch Adeboye and his wife, John Oyegun, Gov. Rotimi Amechi and others.

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Boko Haram Takes Over Military Base In Borno

Members of Boko Haram sect have reportedly seized Baga town and a military base used by a multinational force to fight the terror group in Baga town in Borno state.

According to BBC Africa,  Senator Ali Ndume who represents Borno North at the National Assembly said the sect members captured the town after attacking the residents yesterday Saturday January 3rd and that Nigerian troops fled the scene during the attack. Residents of the community who fled by boat to neighboring Chad, said many people were killed and the town set ablaze. 

The base is used by the Multinational Joint Task Force(MNJTF) which was established in 1998 and is made up of troops from Nigeria as well as Niger and Chad

President Jonathan's Younger Sister Passes Away

Younger sister of president Goodluck Jonathan, Mrs Nancy Jonathan-Olei is dead. 

Mrs. Jonathan Olei according to a statement by presidential spokesman, Dr Reuben Abati, passed away Sunday at a hospital in Yenagoa after a brief illness. She was aged, 52.

Burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.

"President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan  announces with deep sorrow, the passing away of his beloved junior sister, Mrs. Nancy Jonathan-Olei.“Mrs. Jonathan-Olei passed away earlier today at a hospital in Yenagoa after a brief illness. She was  52 years old.“Burial arrangements will be announced later by  the family.”

Awilo Longomba Releases New Promo Pics For The New Year

Congolese Techno Soukous music star, Awilo Longomba is looking young and ageless in these brand new promo pics shot by Nigerian photographer, August Udoh.

The "Moto Pamba" crooner reappeared on the Nigerian music scene last year with a new single "Bundele" when he made an appearance at the  MTN Project West Africa gala, as well as at 2Face's"Ascension" 2014 album lunch in Lagos but he definitely looks like a brand new re-packaged soukous master in these new shots where he wears outfits from Nigerian's menswear designer, McMeka put together by Nigerian celebrity stylist Ifeanyi Michael, who also directed the shoot.
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Tonto Dikeh and Her Foundation Visits Ikeja Teaching Hospital [Photos]

Nollywood actress and her foundation, recently visited Ikeja Teaching Hospital bearing gifts and donations to the patients admitted at the hospital.

She's currently on charity tour in Nigeria and was also in Ota, Ogun state on New Year day. Her foundation is a non-profit which caters for abused women, unwanted pregnancy as a result of molestation/rape and motherless children. 

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Korede Bello Covers Exquisite Magazine Latest Issue

Mavin Records act, Korede Bello is the cover star for January 2015 issue of Exquisite Magazine.
In the feature, the fast rising pop star talked about his life before joining the Mavin group as well as his journey so far.
Korede poses on the cover of the magazine with his signature wink and the caption " it's always a beautiful experience when i meet my Bellovers"
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Nigeria's naira named among worst performing African currencies in 2014

Nigeria's naira, Ghana's cedi and Zambia's kwacha have been named the worst performing African currencies in 2014.
According to Reuters, the currencies were among a small basket that are relatively liquid, as falling commodity prices take a toll on some of the continent's "lion" economies.m

The naira shed about 13.5% last year, while South Africa's rand fell over 10% while Kenyan and Ugandan shillings yielded about 4.5 and 9% respectively.

On November 25, 2014 the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) devalued the midpoint of naira by 8% from 155 to 168. The CBN blamed the naira slide on falling oil prices and speculations by currency dealers.

The cedi lost about 27% in 2014, Economic growth in 2015 is seen slowing to 3.9% in from an estimated 6.9% last year.

Zambia's kwacha ended the year on the backfoot amid tax rows with mining houses, a lower growth forecast and a looming election.
 

Terrible! Woman Kills Her Own Day-Old Baby In Ebonyi(Pictured)

25-year-old Ugochukwu Otu in Ebonyi state, has done the unthinkable by killing her one-day-old baby girl soon after she was discharged from a maternity home.

According to Sunday Sun, Otu reportedly committed the crime, so she would be free to live her life as she pleases and avoid the maternal responsibility of caring for the baby.

She committed the horrific act on December 22, 2014 in Enohia Nkalu Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi state. She killed the baby, put the dead body in a black polythene bag and dumped it somewhere around her area. Nemesis caught up with her when neighbour's began asking her about the baby. 

She later confessed her evil deed and took the people to where she dumped the baby. Shocked youths in
the community then reported the matter to a nearby police station and she was arrested.m

Hear her reason; "I killed my one-day old baby girl intentionally because I don’t have N500 for her medical treatment. I want to be free lady. I didn’t have any intention to get pregnant. I was impregnated by one man called Monday, a native of Ozizza Afikpo North LGA. But later he refused to accept the pregnancy and I didn’t plan for it. I am not ready to marry; I want to be a free lady. I had to strangle the baby girl and put the corpse in a black poly­thene bag and dumped it along Ndibe beach road, near the bush. I don’t regret killing my baby because nobody was responsible for her upkeep.”

Madonna Apologizes For Manipulating Pictures Of Mandela and MLK

Madonna is defending photoshopped images of Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Bob Marley she posted on Instagram, claiming the pics were never intended to insult anyone.

The pop star posted a series of pics on Friday, showing Mandela, King and Marley wrapped in black cord to mimic the cover of her upcoming album "Rebel Heart".

After fans and critics blasted her for using the civil rights icons to promote her album, Madonna took to her facebook to apologize saying, "I'm sorry, I'm not comparing myself to anyone. This is neither a crime or an insult or racist. I'm saying they are Rebel Hearts too."

"I didn't do it. My fans did. And I just re posted those photos. My fans aren't racist either. If they put me in the same category as these other people, thank you.  I'm very flattered and I hope one day to live up to 1/100th of what those people accomplished." 

Kim Kardashian Is Barely Recognizable On The Cover Of LOVE Magazine

Kim Kardashian, is that you?

The reality TV star latest magazine cover is getting a lot of buzz and not because she's trying to "break the internet".
Kim is nearly unrecognizable on the cover of LOVE magazine February 2015 edition. She posted the magazine cover on her Instagram page on Saturday. In the feature, she looks dark and mysterious(very tall), eyebrows missing(actually, they're bleached). This explains why she bleached her brows last year.

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We Have Buhari's Credentials - Nigerian Army Confirms

The Nigerian army has described as false, reports which insinuated that it could not find the academic records of General Muhammadu Buhari.
The director of public relations of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier Olaleye Lajide, reportedly informed Sahara Reporters that the records of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are in the possession of the army.

The army spokesperson stated that as a former director of records at the Nigerian Army headquarters, he had seen records of older and retired general, and that General Buhari’s records were intact.

Brigadier Lajide added that the Nigerian Army is in possession of all records of serving, retired and deceased officers since its inception.

The former Head of State had explained in an affidavit submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, that all his academic credentials were with the Military Board.

However, earlier today, the media was awash with reports that the Army stated that they do not keep the certificates of any serving or retired officer or soldier.

Fire Guts Kaduna Market, Destroys 300 Shops

An early morning fire destroyed about 300 shops at Sabongari Zaria main market in Sabongari LGA of Kaduna state, on Saturday.

According to reports, buildings, sheds and properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed in the inferno.

Also, reports received from eye witnesses indicates that the fire started either by midnight or early morning of Saturday and it is suspected to be caused by electricity.

It took the interventions of good samaritans and men of the fire service to put off the fire and prevent it's escalation.  However, more than 300 shops were destroyed. 

Etcetera Lists Hilarious New Year Resolutions For Celebrities

Singer cum social media critic, Etcetera is back again at doing what he does best- annoying Nigerian Celebs with his catching criticisms.

Now, he decided to pick New Year resolutions that he believes some Nigerian Celebs should have and some her very funny.

Hear him; "Every January, resolutions are made with conviction, only to be dropped like a hot akara sometime before February as unattainable, or just plain boring. All through last year, we watched our celebrities and critiqued their behaviour. Maybe we shouldn’t have. Maybe we should let them make their own mistakes.

Or maybe we should assess celebrity behaviour in 2014 and determine which celebrities could use some suggestions for their New Year’s Resolutions to make 2015 a great year. And that’s just what we’ve done. So Don Jazzy, Cossy, Omosexy and others, listen up.

Afro Candy: We already know what you look like with a pubic haircut. Now can you please get into character as a Indecency-star. We’ve had enough of the teasers. It is becoming boring already. We want the real deal in 2015. Give us a hit movie that will make headlines and put you on magazine covers. Bare your fangs, shake that floppy Bottom and make the teenage boys happy.

Cossy: Our advice is twofold: first of all, it’s clearly time to invest in some bra. This should be the year to get those bosoms cupped and wrapped up. Secondly, change your hustle. Your personality could be revealing in a talk show: put your mind to it, I am sure great offers will come.

Baba Suwe: Egbon, we love you and we will always love to see you in as many movies as possible. But are we ever going to see you act without the black paint on your face?

Mr. Ibu: A lot of people make resolutions to lose weight, get strong and buff, quit smoking or drinking in order to become healthier. Is this the year that Mr. Ibu finally hits the gym for a six-pack form?

Pete Edochie: Since the death of Amaleze “The Cat,” one question that has been asked over and over again is when our beloved Pete Edochie is going to shave his beards. Just in case the chief decides to visit a salon this year, please someone should quickly remove the kolanuts and palmwine keg from the table. Yes, you may have to hide those wrappers and hats if we are ever going to see the chief in suit anytime before rapture. We’ll also love to see him play other roles than His Royal Highness, Chief Ohazurumba 1 of Ohaji Egbema Kingdom that he has been playing since the days of “Things Fall Apart.” Sir, we know you can do it.

Don Jazzy: The experimental singing was good for last year but 2015 should be the year of the vocalist. And bros, you have hidden under the shade for too long. The hot babes are crying and the queue is getting too long. Will 2015 finally reveal “Mrs. Don Jazzy?

Tuface: Your album last year was good but it also revealed the fact that you have lost your vocal strength. It won’t be a bad idea to engage the services of a voice coach in 2015.

Dbanj: Last year wasn’t a good year for you musically. The songs didn’t come out well, especially the collaborations. I’ll suggest you take a total break from music in 2015 and get re-inspired.

Omawunmi: You have found the right spot between Highlife, 

Pop and RnB. You pitched your tent perfectly well in our hearts in 2014. Whatever inspired those beautiful songs is worth holding on to.

Waje: Awww we love you. Your voice is like the sound of the morning spring. But ermmm please leave the skimpy dresses to the peperempes.

Jim Iyke: No matter what people say about him, naija movie scene has been boring without him and the drama that comes with him. Jim, we will be happy to see you back in the spotlight this year, making movies and reminding us that you’re a fine actor. It would be nice to see you star in your own movie, maybe with Nadia.

Miss Sindodo: After a long spell away, you bounced back in 2014 and we are glad about your “amazing” recovery. But your black knuckles and over-bleached skin call for immediate attention this 2015. One movie we will love to see made in Nollywood this year is “How Stella Snatched My Husband” starring Doris and produced by Daniel.

Halima Abubakar: Acting shouldn’t be a do or die affair. Try other professions or better still, take a professional course in acting.

Omosexy: Everyone says you are arrogant. This should be the year to make a better impression.

Stephanie Okereke: When are we going to finally start seeing your movies for real and not just seeing them “Through The Glass?”

Olisa: You have held the crown as the oldest bachelor for too long. It is time to hand over.

Tonto: What do you really do? It is becoming more difficult to tell these days. It’s a tough industry, we know. But we’re begging you: please stop jumping from one thing to another. Getting into character as a role model does require a bit of focus.
Happy new year everyone.

Serena Williams and Boyfriend Get Cozy In New Pics

American tennis star Serena Williams, who is currently ranked No 1 in women's singles tennis stepped out with her French boyfriend, Patrick Moratoglou earlier today.

44-year-old Patrick is also her coach and they've been dating since 2012. Patrick and his ex-wife reportedly divorced because of his relationship with Serena.

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