US singer, Bob Dylan becomes first song writer to receive Nobel Prize award for Literature

US singer Bob Dylan, has been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature, becoming the first songwriter to win the prestigious award. The balladeer, artist and actor, is the first American to win since novelist Toni Morrison in 1993. The 75-year-old rock legend received the prize for "having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition"

If things continue like this, I will not campaign with my husband in 2019- Aisha Buhari

In her yet-to-be aired interview with BBC Hausa, Mrs Aisha Buhari is quoted to have said that if things continued the way they presently are, she will never come out to canvass for women to vote for her husband if he decides to seek a second term. BBC quotes her as saying:

"He is yet to tell me but I have decided as his wife, that if things continue like this up to 2019, I will not go out and campaign again and ask any woman to vote like I did before. I will never do it again."

Asked what she regarded as the government's major achievement, she said it was to improve security in the north-east where militant Islamist group Boko Haram has waged an insurgency since 2009. 

"No-one is complaining about being attacked in their own homes. Thankfully everyone can walk around freely, go to places of worship, etc. Even kids in Maiduguri have returned to schools,"she said ‎Aisha Buhari in the interview said people who did not share the vision of the ruling APC, were now appointed to top posts because of the influence a "few people" wield. "Some people are sitting down in their homes folding their arms only for them to be called to come and head an agency or a ministerial position."

Asked to name those who had 'hijacked' her husband's government, she refused, saying:

"You will know them if you watch television." On whether the president was in charge, she said: "That is left for the people to decide."

Amber Rose puts her boobs on display

Amber Rose share this braless photo of herself on her IG page.

Khloe Kardashian reportedly moves in with boyfriend Tristan Thompson

Khloe Kardashian who has been dating for just 2 months seems to be really serious with her new boyfriend, 25 year old NBA star, Tristan Thompson. According to E! News, she has moved some of her clothes into his Ohio home. She reportedly arranged for her wardrobe to be sent to his home in Ohio because she plans to keep flying back and forth during the season.

A source close to E! News says:

"Khloe and Tristan are doing really well. They are exclusive. "There is a lot of chemistry between the two of them and they are happy together."

Adding that she is doing well with Tristan's mates and that she's very close with a few of his friends which may include the 'friend' who asked her why she looked so white in her Snapchat photo which she shared on Instagram.

Khloe K flew to Ohio last weekend to watch and support Tristan at his pre-season game.

Annie Idibia shares throwback photo of when 2face sang to her on her 21st birthday

Actress and mother of 2, Annie Idibia shared this throwback photo of her husband, 2face Idibia singing to her on her 21st birthday. She wrote:

#majorThrow back!!!!! That's how this very cute guy made my day by singing

to me on my 21st bday at Fantasyland!!chai I was sooo shy ! Kai-- "A guy"  

see as we bi 11 years agowe haff to tey sha @official2baba

Thanks @sashapofficial for this images.

Claimed "Release" of 21 Chibok girls may be diversionary, Nigerians want food on their tables - Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said the news of  the release of 21 Chibok girls reportedly abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents may as well be one of the Federal Government diversionary tactics, adding that "it has become the practice of the All Progressives Congress  (APC) led federal government to divert the attention of Nigerians each time it goofs."

The governor said the report could be a way to shift attention from the last week assault on our judges and the Judiciary by federal government , which has been widely condemned.

Reacting to the reported release of 21 out of the 219 students reportedly abducted  from their dormitory bed in Chibok community, Borno State on April 14, 2014, through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose said; 

Delta Airlines receive backlash for the discrimination against female black Doctor

After the incident aboard a Delta Airline flight on Sunday involving Dr. Tamika Cross, the chief OBGYN resident at the Harris Health Lyndon B Johnson Hospital  and a Delta Flight attendant who didn't believe she was a Doctor, Delta Airlines have commenced an investigation to find out what really happened and why the attendant acted the way she did. Read here

Since the incident, Delta Airlines has received heavy backlash over the discrimination and a lot of customers have flooded their Facebook page to demand the attendant gets fired and Dr. Cook compensated for the disrespect.

Delta Spokeswoman, Catherine Siena stated, “Discrimination of any kind is never acceptable. We've been in contact with Dr. Cross and one of our senior leaders is reaching out to assure her that we're completing 

Photos: Jere Local Govt Chairman visits Muna Bomb blast victims at Maiduguri hospital

Jere Local Government Caretaker Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Deribe was at the hospital to sympathize with the victims of suicide bombing which occurred at Muna Garage, Maiduguri-Ngala Road, Borno State on Wednesday, October12th. At least eight people were killed and 15 wounded in the attack.

Alhaji Deribe gave financial assistance to the injured and prayed for a lasting peace. He further called on the general public to be vigilant and report any suspicion persons or object to security agencies. 

Lol. Khloe Kardashian's funny response to acquaintance who said she looked white

Khloe Kardashian shared this Snapchat 'Dog' filter on her IG page and one of her friends/acquaintance said he wondered why Khloe looked white and Khloe responded by saying... Read her response and the response of other fans after the cut...

other fans then schooled@steezthegreat

Nobody is born ugly, just broke: Kenyan female artiste Akothee shares epic throwback photo and words of encouragement

One of the most celebrated and richest female artistes in Kenya, Akothee shared this epic throwback photo on Instagram, along with some words of encouragement to her followers. The Sweet Love' hit maker and mother of five, who recently miscarried a set of twins with her Swiss husband, wrote: 

"When you wish people well , good things come your way , don't lose hope, just be patient your time will come, it might be today or tomorrow or next year just keep pushing, we are not ugly ,mapato ndio kidogo na mahitaji ni mengi,. #teampositivity

Chris Brown denies smashing Kenyan fan's phone, says she wants freebies

Chris Brown says the Kenyan woman who accused him of snatching her iPhone and smashing it is lying and only looking for freebies from him. There's also a video that appears to back his claim that he didn't touch her phone. According to TMZ, sources close to Chris say the Kenyan woman who claims Chris grabbed and tossed her phone was harassing Chris at the airport for a selfie and free ticket to his show but Chris told her NO.

Chris claims that at no point did he make any form of physical contact with the woman or her phone.  A video shot by a fan seems to back up Chris' story.

In the video, you could see him walk past the woman, and her phone was undamaged after the exchange between her and Chris.

Chris and his team think the woman made the accusation only because she initially wanted free tickets but when that didn't work, she decided to turn it into a monetary gain for herself.

click the link below to watch the video

https://youtu.be/wULx5E2yf28

Photos: Governor Fayose pictured dancing with old woman

Ekiti State Governor is pictured dancing with an old woman during the commissioning of some projects in the state Thursday.  More photos after the cut...

Man almost dies aboard Delta Airlines when flight attendant refuses to believe a Black woman who could help him was a Doctor

Dr. Tamika Cross, an African American OBGYN Doctor, narrated how she was discriminated against by a Delta Airlines stewardess while aboard a flight from Detroit. Dr. Cross was on board the Delta Airline flight DL945 when a man became unresponsive. She quickly got up to try to help save him, only to find herself restrained by a flight attendant, who didn't believe that a black woman could be a qualified Doctor.   Read her experience after the cut...

"I'm sure many of my fellow young, corporate America working women of color can all understand my frustration when I say I'm sick of being disrespected. 

Was on Delta flight DL945 and someone 2 rows in front of me was screaming for help. Her husband was unresponsive. I naturally jumped into Doctor mode as no one else was getting up. Unbuckle my seatbelt and throw my tray table up and as I'm about to stand up, flight attendant says "everyone stay calm, it's just a night terror, he is alright". I continue to watch the scene closely. 

A couple mins later he is unresponsive again and the flight attendant yells "call overhead for a physician on board". I raised my hand to grab her attention. She said to me "oh no sweetie put ur hand down, we are looking for actual physicians or nurses or some type of medical personnel, we don't have time to talk to you" I tried to inform her that I was a physician but I was continually cut off by condescending remarks. 

BBC ignores pressure from Presidency, NASS, Daura, set to air Aisha Buhari's controversial interview on Saturday

BBC is resisting mounting pressure from the Presidency and National Assembly to stop it from airing the explosive interview granted it by interview the wife of the president, Aisha Buhari. A source within the Abuja Bureau of the BBC told Daily Trust that there was a letter from the Presidency asking the Hausa service of the BBC not to air the interview.

The Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, according to the source, also tried to informally stop the BBC from airing the interview. A son of Buhari's powerful nephew, Mamman Daura, is also said to have called to get the BBC not to use the interview.

However, the source told Daily Trust, the BBC wouldn't back down and is set to to air part of the interview in the service's morning broadcast on Friday and in full on Saturday. In the interview, Aisha Buhari is quoted to have said that those who worked for the president has been abandoned for those who don't even have voters card.

She also expressed fear of rebellion from the fifteen million people who voted her husband of 25 years. Mrs Buhari further revealed that certain individuals are creating tension and division within the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC)

Photos: Accident involving a commercial bus along Agege motor road, Oshodi

There was no casualty in an accident involving a commercial bus - danfo, that occurred along Agege motor road, Oshodi, Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) response unit however transferred the injured driver to an hospital during their rescue operation. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Dangote spaghetti factory in Ikorodu is reportedly on fire

According to eyewitnesses, the Dangote spaghetti factory in Ebute, Ikorodu, Lagos state, is on fire. No word on whether firefighters have reached the scene. More photos after the cut...

Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi reacts to the release of 21 Chibok girls

This was Mikel Obi's reaction when the good news came out today. The release was as a result of ongoing negotiations between the government and Boko Haram, brokered by the International Red Cross and the Swiss government. Sahara Reporters also claims that the 21 freed Chibok girls were swapped with four high profile Boko Haram militants.

Kwara govt shuts 88 illegal schools

Kwara State government worried by the increasing number of illegal private nursery, primary and secondary schools in the State, yesterday, closed over 88 schools and threatened to shut more in pursuit of standard education in the state.

The state’s Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Alhaji Musa Yeketi, disclosed this yesterday while delivering a speech at the 2016 Day of the National Association of Proprietors of Private School, NAPPS, in Ilorin.

Yeketi, who acknowledged the impact of private schools in complementing the state government’s efforts, appealed to owners of the illegal schools to regularise their operation and those with sub-standard facilities to upgrade or risk sanctions.

Also, Dr. Sally Adukwu-Bolujoko, NAPPS National President, who was represented by the association’s Financial Secretary, Temitope Ajibola, in his speech, asked government to eradicate the multiple taxations private schools were burdened with.

FG denies reports of swap deal to secure release of 21 chibok girls

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Muhammad, at a press conference in Abuja today denied reports that the Federal Government swapped four high profile Boko Haram militants to secure the release of the 21 Chibok school girls as reported by Sahara Reporters.

Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, earlier stated that the release was as a result of ongoing negotiations between the government and Boko Haram, brokered by the International Red Cross and the Swiss government. This was corroborated by Lai Mohammed.

“Please note that this is not a swap, but a release. The release of these girls does not mean an end to military operations, but it is a new phase in the war against insurgency‎. People want to believe bad news than good news. The girls were released, there was no swap."

Igbonla Kidnap: Lagos State Govt confirms release of pupils, teachers; vows to rid state of criminals

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday confirmed the release of the four pupils and teachers of the Lagos State Model College (Senior and Junior) Igbonla in Epe who were kidnapped by suspected ex-Ijaw militants on October 6, 2016, assuring that the Government would spare nothing until it rids the State of criminal elements.

The Government, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said the children have undergone medical check-up after which they were reunited with their families.