Queen Beatrix of Netherland abdicates; hands crown to first son

75 year old Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated today April 30th after 33 years as queen and handed over her throne and crown to her eldest son at a ceremony that held on the balcony at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. 46 year old Willem-Alexander will be the first King of the Netherlands since 1890. The former queen will now be addressed as Princess Beatrix.

Customs Officer, Wife, Five Kids, Cousin Missing For 22 Days

Mr. Pallam, an Inspector, had travelled from Madagali in Adamawa State, for the wedding and till today, the family of eight are still missing. He and his wife had phoned the extended family to tell them about the success of the ceremony and that they would be coming back on April 8, not knowing that there was an imminent danger. Please click to continue.

Man jailed 45 years for stealing Aregbesola’s phone

A 31 year old named Kevin Ighodalo , has been sentenced to 45 years imprisonment by an Osogbo High Court for stealing a Sony Ericsson phone said to be worth about N50,000 belonging to Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State.    Ighodalo stole the phone from the pocket of Aregbesola on November 27, 2010, when the governor was being inaugurated at Government Technical College, Osogbo.
    Justice Oyejide Falola, who heard the case, found Ighodalo guilty on six counts, which included conspiracy, stealing and fraud.

NBA's Michael Jordan Marries Ex-Model

Michael Jordan got married over the weekend, with Tiger Woods, Spike Lee and Patrick Ewing among those attending the NBA Hall of Famer's wedding in Palm Beach, Fla.
Jordan married 35-year-old former model Yvette Prieto on Saturday, manager Estee Portnoy told The Associated Press on Sunday. The 50-year-old Jordan owns the Charlotte Bobcats.

NBA star Jason Collins becomes 1st sportsman to come out as gay

 Jason Collins made history by becoming the first active player from any US professional sports to publicly reveal he is a gay man. He came out as gay in the new issue of Sports Illustrated. In the self penned article Jason writes,

Photos: Indian stuntman dies during world record bid to cross river on a zip-wire

 A stuntman died yesterday during a world record attempt as he tried to cross a river on a zip-wire attached only to his hair. Sailendra Nath Roy, 50, was half way through the stunt when his ponytail became stuck in the wheeler of the rope and he was left hanging in mid-air for about 25 minutes.
Despite desperate attempts to free himself, it is believed Mr Roy then suffered a major cardiac arrest and died. May his soul rest in peace...amen.

41year old Jada Pinkett shows off her Bikini body

  The  mother of two showed off  her bikini body as she hit the beach with her 12 year old daughter Willow Smith.More pictures after the cut....

Ray J releases video for 'I Hit It First' featuring Kim K look-alike

Ray J dropped the highly anticipated video for 'I Hit It First'. he use Kim K look-alike, he also included their infamous sex tape - without the sex

Jim Iyke's ex-fiancee Keturah Hamilton claims she was acting out a script on his reality show

According to a statement released today by Keturah's camp, she and Jim Iyke are no longer a couple. They actually broke up a while back. And she also claimed that Jim's reality show and her role in it was all scripted. See the statement from Keturah's publicist below...

Jumia brings shoppers ‘May Day Madness’

Lagos, Nigeria, April 29 2013-In its one of a kind way of bringing excitement and exclusive offers to its customers,Jumia, Nigeria’s leading and number 1 online retail store brings to its female shoppers
May Day Madness’.
This promotion will run on April 30 and May 1 (workers day), and will see female shoppers get a N1,000 discount on all apparel valued above N5,995 added to cart.So for that female shopper looking to buy apparels from casuals, corporates and anything in between, this is your opportunity to buy from brands like Zara, River Island, Debenhams, Hawes and Curtis, XOXO, New York and Company, Fever London, Blue Inc, Atmosphere, BLOT, Forever 21, AX Paris, Ouch and many more.
Limited offer available while stock lasts, so click here to buy now, it’s just as simple as a click.   

Why I Am Still Single- Empress Njamah

Empress Njamah recently spoke to The Nation's Mercy Michael, where she told her the reason why she is still single and being a car freak with 5 cars.

Here is an excerpt from the interview:
As one who is brilliant, beautiful and curvy, why are you still single?
I’m gonna say this alright; I don’t care how people take it, the days when marriages were sweet and all beautiful are no more. If you listen to how your parents got married and how those days it was sweet, it’s not like that anymore. I’ve escorted a lot of people into marriages, I won’t say I’ve escorted them out but I’ve witnessed them come out of it. Click to continue.

Photos-Nollywood Actress confesses to being a witch on Live TV

The popular Nollywood actress, Camilla Mberekpe was live on Pastor TB Joshua's Emmanuel TV where she confessed to being a witch.
It happened yesterday evening, Sunday 28, April 2013 at TB Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations..

FG grounds Governor Amaechi's private plane over expired permit

The Federal Government grounded a Bombardier BD700 on saturday, Global Express with tag no N565 RS owned by the Rivers State government.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA) said the plane, which is Governor Rotimi Amaechi's private plane, has been operating illegally as it's clearance to operate expired since April 2, 2013.

Mercy Johnson And Husband Dedicate Daughter At Christ Embassy Church

Mercy Jonshon and husband today dedicated their 4 month old daughter, Purity Okojie at Christ Embassy Church and had another party at their Ajah home where they welcomed guests who came to celebrate with them.

Lebanese man found dead at his home in Nigeria after robbery

A Lebanese man, Adel Jamil Bejjani was beaten to death yesterday Saturday April 27th at his home in Nigeria by unidentified men during a robbery operation.
The 29 year old man worked as a manager of a hotel and was planning on leaving Nigeria to reside permanently in Lebanon on May 5 before his untimely death.
Lebanon Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour confirmed Adel's death, saying they believe he was beaten to death during a robbery operation at his home. He also said they have contacted the Lebanese embassy in Abuja and have been informed that Bejjani's body will be transferred to Lebanon on Monday April 29th. The embassy will work with the Nigerian police to find the men who killed Adel.

Oluchi Orlandi To Host Africa's Next Top Model

“I am excited to be hosting Africa’s Next Top Model and it is great to be part of the successful America’s Next Top Model franchise that Tyra Banks created and has hosted for an impressive 20 cycles thus far in the U.S.
The African version of the franchise is long overdue and I expect the show to be a smashing success across the continent. My company, LuLu Productions, will be partnering with Never Machine productions with Gavin Wratten as co-executive producer and also one of the giant media houses to help make this show a big success.”

May D Drops Brand New Video-So Many Tinz

New Video: D'Prince - Goody Bag

Venezuela's new sexy Sports Minister

 32 year old Alejandra Benitez is the new Sports Minister of Venezuela. The fencing champion fenced for Venezuela during the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

‘I stay younger by dating younger’ - Gabrielle Union tells People mag

40 year old actress Gabrielle Union was featured in People Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Women in the World issue and when asked how stays and looks young, she replied:
    "I started drinking a gallon of water a day in my mid-thirties. It changed everything from weight maintenance, to hair, skin, nails and digestion. Plus, I stay younger by dating younger. Dip into the kiddie pool, ladies! It worked for me!
Gabrielle is dating NBA star, Dwayne Wade, who is 9 years her junior.

Waje on the cover of the new issue of Exquisite Magazine

 Hot pictures.see more after the cut...

Liz Francis Brand New Track-Bartender

Elizabeth Francis Udonsah aka Liz Francis drops brand new track – BARTENDER produced by Mekoyo brought to you by KCT Records.BARTENDER is the perfect club banger when you want to activate your party mode.
…somebody call bartender, have to give me one more round…
Listen to the song below
http://iroking.com/track/12864/bartender

Lauryn Hill finally Speaks On Tax Evasion Issues

In a post on her Tumblr page yesterday night, Lauryn spoke on her tax issues and also on her music career-"It has been reported that I signed a new record deal, and that I did this to pay taxes. Yes, I have recently entered into an agreement with Sony Worldwide Entertainment, to launch a new label, on which my new music will be released.

Linda Onu- hmmmmm!

That's me at the Aye Award in Abuja last friday.I have added so much weight oh.

Nigerian Student Fashion and Design Week will hold on 7th & 8th June 2013

It’s finally here, the first ever and biggest Nigerian Student Fashion
and Design Week (NSFDW), will be taking place on the 7th & 8th June at
the world renowned University of Lagos.

What is wrong with Wunmi Obe's tweet?

 

Wunmi Obe is Late Jaiye Aboderin elder sister,Late Jaiye Aboderin  was Stella Damasus first husband.

Photo of the day

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Fan Tattoos Davido's FACE On his Body

Can You Do The Same For Your Favorite Music Artist?

Stella Damasus vs Toolz: Who wore it better?

Toolz wore the dress few months ago to Iyanya's album launch, while Stella wore her own at her 35th birthday party in New york few days ago.

Photos: Jay Z and Beyonce step out with Blue Ivy in Paris

 Jay Z showered his 15 month old daughter with so much love over lunch in Paris yesterday.See more pictures after the cut...

Beyonce covers the issue of Vanity Fair italy

Beyonce looks stunning in a Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci optic-white organza dress on the May cover – which some of you may have already seen.
The Patrick Demarchelier-photographed image was originally used in the March issue of Vogue magazine here in the US, but as the old saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Instead of using the same cover photo as Vogue, Vanity Fair chose to use this equally as amazing shot for the cover of their May issue.

New Video: Iyanya-Sexy Mama

Triple MG presents one of the biggest music collaborations in recent times – IYANYA featuring WIZKID in the official video for the monster track - SEXY MAMA, directed by Sesan.
SEXY MAMA music video is literarily your wildest dream come true, featuring live from the hottest known catalogues; some of the creamiest and sexiest ladies dancing to one of the biggest club bangers recently released.

Check out Gwyneth Paltrow's sheer outfit

 The actress and People Magazine Most Beautiful Woman of 2013 wore this dress with no underwear to the premiere of Iron man 3 in LA yesterday.Would you wear this?

Video: Banky W on The Juice with Toolz

One Body, Two Souls: A Day In a Life of Conjoined Twins

Abby and Brittany Hensel are conjoined twins determined to live the normal, active life of outgoing 20-somethings anywhere. They have been to university, they travel, they have jobs. But how easy is it for two people to inhabit one body?
Like most 23-year-olds, Abby and Brittany Hensel love spending time with their friends, going on holiday, driving, playing sport such as volleyball and living life to the full.

President Jonathan awards $40m contract to Israeli company to monitor internet communication by Nigerians

    Here is a very important information for the 47 million Nigerian Internet users. Big Brother, in the form of the Jonathan administration, is watching you, and your communication is no longer safe.
    It is one of the most far-reaching policies ever designed in Nigeria’s history to invade the privacy of citizens.

Meet the man deported from Saudi Arabia for being 'too handsome'

Drop dead gorgeous actor, poet and fashion photographer Omar Borkan Al Gala (pictured above) from UAE was one of the three men ordered to leave a cultural festival early this month in Saudi Arabia and then thrown out of the country because authorities thought their looks could corrupt their young women.
Arabic newspaper Elaph wrote: ‘A festival official said the three Emiratis were taken out on the grounds they are too handsome and that the commission (for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vices) members feared female visitors could fall for them.’More pictures after the cut....

Bride cuts short her wedding to Report News

TV reporter Chen Ying was just about to take her nuptials when a massive earthquake, which has so for far claimed more than 150 lives, struck in southern China.
But instead of panicking, her journalistic instincts kicked in and she got straight to work on reporting from the scene.

Meet The Woman Behind The Boston Bomber

In the aftermath of the arrest of the younger Boston bomber and the death of the older one, attention has turned to Katherine Russell, the American wife of Tamerlan Tsarnaev and mother of his 3 year old daughter Zahara.Russell was a talented artist, a good student who grew up as a Christian, the daughter of a suburban doctor. Then she went off to college in Boston.

Ecowas Fashion week invites you to her 38th Anniversary in Abuja

Ecowas fashion week and Economic Community of West African State (Ecowas) invites you to her 38th Anniversary and Gala night in Abuja.
Venue: Musa Yaradua center, No 1 Memorial drive,Opposite Sheraton,Central business district Abuja.
Tickets available for sale at The PR Company, No 35 Ademola Adetokunbo crescent, Center point plaza, Wuse 2, Abuja.
Ticket Category: Regular-10k
                 VIP- 20k  
If you are not in Abuja,payment can be made into the account details below;
Account name: International Business Consortium Nig Ltd
Bank: Access Bank
Account number: 0019823982
Branch: Marina branch.
Please come with your teller on the day of the event,to get your ticket.