Just for laughs.......

Only a courageous woman can fry a bunch of plantain without tasting any - Albert Einstein (1872).
He who says nothing last forever has never tried Hausa perfume - Isaac Newton (1904)
He who fully unwraps a MoiMoi and Gala completely before eating it cannot keep a secret - Abraham Lincoln (1864).
Any man that uses his teeth to cut shaki from pepper-soup with his eyes wide open is not afraid of anything - Martin Luther King Jnr (1900).
Anyone who thinks he has many enemies has never been with a mountain of fire member - William Shakespeare (1788).
Anyone who graduated without experiencing strike probably has never been to Nigeria - Lord Lugard (1904).
He who ask for stew on top of jollof rice has trust issues - Alexander the Great (1709).
He who refuses to mix Agege bread and Akara as a type of sandwich is a racist - Martin Luther king Jnr (1931).
Any man who drinks alomo bitters without squeezing his face, is capable of murder - Michael Faraday (1999)
Drinking Garri doesn't mean you're poor, but allowing the garri to swell-up before drinking is Poverty- Queen Elisabeth (1893).
He who runs around looking for scissors to cut indomie seasoning sachets is not yet hungry -Sir Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe (1947)
No mata how hot your temper is, it cannot cook yam -Goodluck Jonathan (2013)
Anyone that reads this without laughing, that person is looking for a job - Lord Lugard (1914)

Oyakhilomes divorce splits Christ Embassy members

 On a Facebook page called 'Where is Rev. Anita Oyakhilome,’ some members are putting their pastors and church on blast...
Yesterday, one member wrote

    "I am a Christ Embassy member. I hate one thing there: How can a pastor be working together with a lady hand in hand, attending meetings and lodging in a hotel for days. My girlfriend travels with our branch pastor annually for PPCF which holds in Lagos. Only God knows.” Continue...

Picture from Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade's fairytale wedding

Gabrielle Union,41 and Dwyane Wade ,32 had their fairytale wedding in Maimi yesterday. Dwyane who proposed to Gabrielle after admitting he fathered a child during their relationship,already has 2sons from a previous marriage.
Gabrielle who has also been married before,has no child.The bride wore a Dennis Basso gown, while the groom wore customized Dsquared2. This is the second marriage for both Dwyane and Gabrielle.

Abuja's Popular Media Practitioner And Event Manager Alex Nwankwo Adds One Today!

Today marks a remarkable day for Mr Alex Nwankwo who adds one. The vibrant young man who has been consistent in the media, modelling and pageant industry in Abuja and beyond is the Chief Editor of AlexReport a newly launched news online media portal
The Anambra state born media practitioner who is usually referred as a master planner had significant occurrence at his birth in the political landscape of the ancient city of Kano state that saw Late Abubakar Rimi installed as governor and a leadership twist in his state of origin Anambra that brought Jim Nwobodo into power on thesame day of his birth. Indeed, this historical coincidence has shaped his progress and ascension in Life.

Meet the contestants for the 2014 Miss Ambassador for Peace

Peace Ambassador Agency presents the 2014 Miss Ambassador for Peace Nigeria/Peace Achievers Award. The countdown has begun for the award winning peace pageant in Nigeria. 34 contestants representing each state of the federation one stage six winners, it is an annual event articulated to inculcate the culture of peaceful co-existence among our vibrant youths. Over the years, this has grown to become one of the leading vehicles for promoting peace through the Peace Education Campaign in Nigeria and Africa. Miss Ambassador for Peace Nigeria will be hosting her 3^rd edition to mark the United Nations World Peace Day.More pictures after the cut....

Miley Cyrus goes naked for V magazine

3 hotel staff in Lagos arrested for recording customer’s sex act and blackmailing him with it

According to NAN,the employees had used the hotel’s CCTV to record the guest’s sexual exploit with his girlfriend.
The accused: Sunday Okon, 23; Rita Emmanuel, 28; and Goodness Akpan, 24, whose addresses are unknown,Prosecutor Uche Simon told the court that the accused had on Aug. 13 at a hotel in Ogudu area of Lagos conspired to record a guest while sleeping with his girlfriend.The accused produced a VCD on it which they circulated to residents of the area.They also demanded a N10 million ransom and threatened to post it on the facebook if the man failed to part with the money.When he failed to deliver the money, they went ahead to post it between August 13 and 23

Senegal records first case of Ebola

Senegal has recorded its first case of the deadly Ebola virus disease. The Senegalese Health Minister, Awa Marie Coll Seck told newsmen today August 29th that the first case was a Guinean national who arrived Senegal recently. The deadly virus first broke out in Guinea in March this year

New Video: P-Square ft. T.I - Ejeajo

Comedienne Joan Rivers placed in medically induced coma

According to E!, the legendary comedienne is in a medically induced coma at Mount Sinai hospital in New York.Joan's heart stopped beating shortly after a routine surgery on her throat began at a clinic in NYC and was quickly rushed to the hospital. Her daughter Melissa flew to New York from L.A last night and is said to be by her mother's said.
    "I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support for my mother. She is resting comfortably and is with our family. We ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers." Melissa said in a statement...

Boko Haram reportedly ‘beheading’ Christians in Gwoza

According to reports, Boko Haram militants are beheading young men in the Christian community in Gwoza, the Borno town that the insurgent group recently took over and declared an Islamic caliphate.
Sources from the town claim that Christian men who refuse to convert to Islam are being beheaded while the women are being forced into marriages with the insurgents.
    "It is quite clear that terrorism has no friend, but it is abundantly clear that the Christians are worst hit. The whole town and the Parish rectory have been occupied by the terrorists. So many structures and items have been vandalized.

Pastor Oyakhilome’s wife files for divorce in London court

    The wife of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is seeking divorce on the grounds of “unreasonable behaviour” and “adultery”. She outlined several allegations against the pastor which cannot publish for legal reasons. The divorce case, with Suit No FD14D01650, was filed on April 9, 2014 at Divorce Section A, Central Family Court, First Avenue House, High Holborn, London, UK, on Anita’s behalf by Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors, a full-service law firm with expertise in commercial law and a strong consumer focus in family, wills and estate, personal injury law and medical negligence.
     Efforts to reconcile the popular couple, whose church is one of the biggest denominations in Nigeria and has branches all over world, have failed. They have two teenage daughters, Sharon and Charlyn."

Boko Haram foreign negotiator names Alimodu Sheriff as Boko Haram sponsor

In a recent interview with Arise News TV, Australian hostage negotiator, Stephen Davis, who was hired by the Nigerian government some months back to help negotiate with Boko Haram members to facilitate the release of abducted Chibok girls, mentioned the name of former Borno state Governor, Alimodu Sheriff as a sponsor of the terrorist group, Boko Haram. He also said that an unnamed past Chief of Army Staff who was sacked by Pres. Jonathan was also a sponsor of the group.

Ebola: Rivers state Min. of Health ask people who visited hospital where doctor died to come forward

Below is a statement from the Rivers state Ministry of Health calling on all those who visited Samstel Clinic in Rumuokoro, Port Harcourt, in the last few weeks to report to the ministry to get tested. Samstel is the hospital where Dr Ikye Enemoah, who died of Ebola, worked.
    Ebola - Port Harcourt Ministry Of Health Release.
    "If you visited Samstel Clinic, Rumuokoro, PH, within the last few weeks, you are kindly urged to report to the Rivers State Health Ministry!
    "Please search yourself and if this concerns you, please go and get tested immediately.
    If you were in this hospital but have left Port Harcourt, please look for where to give up yourself. Everything is being done to curb the spread.
    Please do your little part to help. Do not hide family members who you think might be infected." God bless you as you Obey!

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt are Married

A spokesman for the couple said

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were married Saturday in Chateau Miraval, FranceJolie and Pitt wed Saturday in a small chapel in a private ceremony attended by family and friends. In advance of the nondenominational civil ceremony, Pitt and Jolie also obtained a marriage license from a local California judge. The judge also conducted the ceremony in France.The couple’s children took part in the wedding. Jolie walked the aisle with her eldest sons Maddox and Pax. Zahara and Vivienne threw petals. Shiloh and Knox serve

Neyo blasted by fans after his ex-GF reveals he made her tie her tubes

Ne-Yo's baby mama Monyetta revealed on the last episode of Atlanta Exes, Shaw tearfully confided in Cee-Lo Green's ex-wife Christina that she agreed to have her tubes tied at Ne-Yo’s request. Ne-Yo has since left her and now has a new girlfriend.

Photos: President Jonathan launches new national e-ID card in Abuja

 President Jonathan  launched the new national e-ID card at the Villa in Abuja today. The new e-ID card which is powered by MasterCard is a multi-purpose card for identification, electronic signatures, and can be used for depositing money, withdrawing and making payments. So it's both an ID card and ATM.
The first phase of the project will see 13million Nigerians issued the card while the next phase will target 100million Nigerians. The project is a partnership with MasterCard, the Nigerian National Identity Management Commission and Access bank. See more photos after the cut

Joan Rivers breathing stopped during surgery

Comedian and E! Fashion Police star Joan Rivers was rushed to the hospital in New York City this afternoon.Joan Rivers, 81, was undergoing a throat procedure in a clinic when she stopped breathing. She was rushed to Mount Sinai hospital in New York where authorities said she's in critical condition.
After her heart stopped breathing during surgery, an emergency call was placed to 911 and the caller said, "We have somebody in either cardiac or respiratory arrest."

TMZ said it's not clear if doctors were able to restart her heart.

SSS arrests Nigeria Football Federation chairman, Aminu Maigari

President of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, Aminu Maigari has reportedly been arrested by the State Security Service agent in Abuja.
Mr Maigari is said to have been arrested yesterday August 26th alongside Musa Amadu the NFF Secretary General and Chris Green, a board member, as proceedings for the General meeting of the NFF began at Chida Hotel in Abuja. Reason for their arrest has not yet been disclosed.
Embattled Maigari was recently reinstated as Chairman of the NFF by FIFA after being impeached by the NFF Board members in July.

Nigeria successfully contains Ebola, has only one case left - Health Minister

Minister of Health Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu said today that Nigeria has been able to reduce the number of Ebola cases to just one.
At a press briefing held yesterday August 26th in Abuja, Prof. Onyebuchi said only one patient out of the 13 confirmed cases in Nigeria is still at the Isolation center. He said five of those infected died while seven have successfully recovered and have been discharged. He also said two of the nurses who attended to Patrick Sawyer at the First Consultant hospital were discharged yesterday.
Find the minister's statement after the cut...

Photo: Actor Mike Ezuruonye shows of his new Range Rover SUV

FG postpones resumption of primary & secondary schools to Oct. 15th

The Federal Government has postponed the resumption of primary and secondary schools across the country to October 22nd.Primary and Secondary schools were supposed to resume on September 22nd, FG postponed it indefinitely to prevent an outbreak of the Ebola Viral Disease. They announced yesterday that schools can resume October 15th.
The Federal Government also stopped all summer schools.

World's 'tallest man', Leonid Stadnyk, dies at age 44

Leonid Stadnyk, believed to be the world's tallest man at 8ft 4 inches has died. He was just 44. The peasant farmer from the Ukrainian village of Podoliantsy, died on Sunday August 24th from a brain haemorrhage after health problems.
In his last interview, Leonid, who wears a  talked about how his height was a curse, why he refused to be measured by the Guinness Book of World Records and also why he refused to get married
    "To me, my height is a curse, a punishment from God, not something to celebrate. What sin I have committed, I do not know. All my life I have dreamed of being just like everyone else. I don't want or need the fame that this would bring so I have no desire to be in this Guinness book.
    "I never got married because I don't want to inflict my problems on a wife. I think it would not be fair on her" he said.
At one point, his condition, called giganticism, left him growing at the rate of roughly a foot every 3 years. His feet measured 18 inches in length while his palms were more than a foot in diameter

Segun Arinze and wife welcome daughter

 Nollywood actor Segun Arinze and his wife Julie welcomed a baby girl yesterday August 25th. Julie gave birth to the couple's 3rd child in Maryland, USA. Mother and child are said to be doing great. Segun and Julie already have two sons

Enugu Deputy Governor Impeached

The embattled Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Sunday Onyebuchi has been impeached by the State House of Assembly today.
His impeachment, which was carried out precisely at 10:39 am came after the House adopted the 7-man panel report that investigated allegations of gross misconduct levelled against him by 22 of the 24 members of the House.
The motion for the adoption of the report was moved by the House Leader, Hon. S.K.E Udeh-Okoye. He said the panel of investigation had come up with the conclusion that the “allegations of gross misconduct levelled against Onyebuchi by the House have been approved.”

It would be recalled that the State Chief Judge had earlier set up a 7-man panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct levelled against Sunday Onyebuchi before his impeachment.

Late Dr Adadevoh's younger sister reportedly tests positive to Ebola

According to Sahara Reporters, the younger sister of late Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh who died of Ebola on Tuesday August 19th has been confirmed to have Ebola and has been hospitalized. The report below..
    SaharaReporters has learned today that Amy Ngozi Adadevoh, younger sister of the late Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, has reportedly tested positive for the Ebola virus.
    Miss Adadevoh had previously been a suspected case, a suspicion confirmed today by blood test. She has been moved to isolation at the Ebola treatment center in Lagos. She joins two other patients there undergoing evaluation and treatment.

Photos: President Jonathan arrives Abuja today after a private visit to Germany

  President Jonathan arrives Abuja today after a private visit to Germany.More pictures after the cut....

Chris Brown 'shot at', Suge Knight 'injured' during LA nightclub party

According to a breaking news report on Daily Mail and TMZ, singer Chris Brown was 'shot at' in the early hours of this morning at a pre-VMAs party at 10AK night club in LA. Chris, who was hosting the party, was not injured but music label boss Suge Knight was shot twice. Two others were injured, one of them said to be in critical condition.
According to Daily Mail, witnesses at the scene claimed that Chris Brown was the target of the shooting, but TMZ said they weren't so sure who the target was.

The Idibia family release statement on the passing of Michael Idibia

The family has released the statement below

    With sadness in our hearts, but with gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing on of our father, brother, uncle and in-law, Michael Agbo Idibia, a native of Okpokwu Idumoga in Benue State. Born on July 25, 1946, Mr. Idibia is an alumnus of Kansas State University, USA, and retired from the Ministry of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State.‎ Survived by wife, Mrs. Rose Owoyi Idibia, children: Steven Idibia, Innocent '2face' Idibia‎, Hyacinth Idibia and Oche Idibia, grand-children, and siblings. ‎ Burial arrangements will be announced by the family. We plead with the media and the general public to respect the privacy of the family in this difficult time. Thank you.

2face Idibia loses dad after long battle with cancer

2face has lost his dad to cancer. He had been undergoing treatments for prostrate cancer for a while  but sadly,didn't survive it.He passed on today at an undisclosed hospital ..
May he rest in peace

I was hospitalised after my husband left me in less than a month-Comediene Princess

Comediene, Damilola Adekoya,aka Princess has opened up to Punch on how her marriage ended in less than a month. She said the marriage was already over a few days after the wedding but she kept it a secret to avoid the shame..
You didn’t say what was wrong with you that you had to be hospitalised?

'We’re expecting Tinubu, El-Rufai, their godfathers to join Jonathan' - Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati says he owes no one any explanation for working with the present administration, adding that his belief in the leadership of Jonathan was what made him decide to serve in his govt.
Abati also stated that most of his critics, one of whom even referred to him one time as a product of same sex marriage (FFK), have ended up in the GEJ led administration. He says they are now waiting for the likes of Oby Ezekwesili, Nasir El Rufai, Dino Melaye, Bola Tinubu and their 'Northern godfathers' to also 'see the light and allow the light set them free'. Find his interview after the cut..

DSS warns of planned suicide bombing by women dressed in Catholic sisters attire

The Department of State Services has raised alarm over fears that some female suicide bombers are planning to carry out bombing attacks in Nigeria while dressed in Catholic Reverend Sisters attire.
According to a press statement signed by the Deputy Director Public Relations of the DSS Marilyn Ogar, some unidentified persons stormed a local tailoring store in Odutola street in the Sabongari area in Kano state on Wednesday August 20th and stole 13 pieces of Catholic Reverend sisters attire.
The DSS says with the recent increase in female suicide bombings, the stealing of the attires calls for great concern. The DSS called on all Nigerians to be extra vigilant and observant of anyone wearing such regalia.Press statement after the cut...

South Africa issues travel ban for non-citizens from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea

According to new reports, South African has issued a travel ban for non-citizens from Ebola-hit countries including - Liberia, Guinea & Sierra Leone.

Tony Elumelu donates N50million to contain Ebola virus in Nigeria

Former MD of UBA bank, Mr Tony Elumelu has donated N50m to support the Federal Government's effort to contain the Ebola virus in Nigeria.
Dan Nwomeh, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Health Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu announced this today on social media.
The management of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria also donated an ambulance to the Ebola Emergency Operation Centre in Lagos .

US doctor with Ebola to be released from hospital today

Dr Kent Brantly, the American doctor who contracted the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia while working as a missionary in the country will be released from Atlanta's Emory University Hospital today August 21st after being successfully treated.
According to the spokesperson of the hospital, Vince Dollard, Dr. Kent's blood samples came back negative for the virus after undergoing proper screening for two days. Dr. Kent is expected to give a statement regarding his discharge later today at a news conference before leaving the hospital.
Dr. Kent and another US missionary Nancy Writebol contracted the disease while working to fight the outbreak in Liberia. After they contracted the disease they were taken to an isolation unit at Emory University Hospital, where they were treated with the experimental drug, ZMapp.

Fake soldier granted interview to BBC - DHQ says

On Tuesday August 19th, a Nigerian soldier spoke with the BBC explaining why himself and some other soldiers refused the order from their superiors to go fight Boko Haram insurgents. He alleged that they were not provided good weapons and ammunition and so gave Boko Haram the upper hand during any battle because the militants are more well equipped The Defence Headquarters says the man who spoke with BBC is an impostor. Their statement below

Brad doesn't love Angelina Jolie,he is stuck because of the kids-Pitt's Psychic

After being together for 7 years,Brad Pitt's psychic,Ron Bard has made a startling claim that the actor doesn't love Angelina Jolie but is stuck with her because of the 6 kids and his image.
He says Brad Pitt loves Jennifer Aniston. He said he was the one who told Brad Pitt he would find someone else while married to Jennifer and Brad did. When asked if Pitt loved Jolie,he said....

Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Passes On

 Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh one of the doctors who treated late Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian who brought in Ebola virus to Nigeria has died this afternoon at Mainland hospital, Yaba, where she has been isolated.  Dr Ameyo is survived by a son and her husband Mr Ameyo.

Boko Haram: Some soldiers refuse to fight, demand better equipment

About 40 Nigerian soldiers are reported to have refused orders from their superior to move to the North to fight Boko Haram, saying they will only obey the order if they are provided with better equipment.

War Between Anambra's First Lady And Mrs Ekwunife.

Presidency reacts to report which alleges GEJ revealed location of Chibok girls

     Press release which alleges that president Jonathan has revealed location of Chibok girls is political dirty trick...
    All media organisations and persons on my mailing list should kindly disregard the press release purportedly issued by me earlier today titled: President Jonathan reveals location of Chibok girls and exposes Boko Haram masterminds.
    No such press release was written or circulated by me. It is clearly the work of fraudsters who have hacked into my email account in an odious attempt to mislead the public at the expense of the credibility of the Jonathan Administration.

Experimental drug developed by Nigerian arrives Nigeria today

 An experimental drug developed by a Nigerian in diaspora for the treatment of Ebola is expected to arrive the country today, the Minister for Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu, has said.
The drug, called “Nanosilver”, has been approved for use by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an experimental treatment ethical in the case of the Ebola epidemic. The Federal Govt yesterday approved the use of experimental drugs in the treatment of the deadly virus.