Monday, 17 October 2016

Jennifer Lopez reportedly split from Casper Smart because he cheated on her


When 47yr old J Lo split from her partner of five years, Casper Smart, 29, rumour had it she ended the relationship after he chose to watch a martial arts fight instead of accompanying her to a charity event. Now a source has revealed what really went down, Casper cheated, the source claims..


'She kicked him out because he cheated on her and he got caught,' the insider said. 'It happened two years ago, and he promised he would never do it again and once he did, she was done.'

Recently, she has been seen with her ex, Marc Anthony, the duo are collaborating on a new Spanish album.

Dollar scarcity: Banks suspend usage of Naira debit/credit cards for transactions abroad


As part of efforts to manage the dollar crisis, Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria have sent out messages to their customers notifying them that they cannot use their Naira debit/credit cards for any transaction abroad for now.


A message sent by one of the banks pictured above, states that all transactions done outside Nigeria will henceforth be via a dollar debit/credit card.

The implication of this is that Nigerians who are to do transactions abroad, this include students studying abroad, will have to open domiciliary accounts and fund the account with dollars, pounds or euros purchased from the parallel market at the prevailing exchange rates.

Photos: Emotional moment one of the rescued Chibok girls reunited with her mum


Mrs Rifkatu John carried her daughter Jummai Bakwa, on her back like a baby after they reunited in Abuja 2 years after Jummai was abducted by Boko Haram. Jummai was part of the 21 Chibok girls released last week Thursday.

Ramsey Nouah & Rita Dominic step out in style for '76' movie premiere at BFI London Film Festival (photos)


Lead co-stars of movie '76' - Rita Dominic and Ramsey Nouah stepped out in style for the premiere in London, during the BFI Film Festival, at the Cineworld Haymarket cinema. More photos after the cut..

Chrissy Teigen is completely naked in racy photo with John Legend


American model, Chrissy Teigen took to Instagram to post a racy photo with her singer husband, John Legend, where she is seen completely naked.

Like every other successful career woman in Nigeria, Aisha Buhari belongs to areas where she can help to build a great nation - Alibaba


As Veteran Comedian and motivational speaker Alibaba shared in regards to the President's controversial "My wife belongs in the kitchen, living and other room" statement. Read below.


"Aisha's Buhari... does not belong to the kitchen. Like every other successful career woman in Nigeria, she belongs to the areas where she and her likes can help to build a great nation. From my last check, she is not In Purdah and has been an advocate for the betterment of women. 

Lovely throwback photo of Bill and Hilary Clinton with their daughter Chelsea


America's first family in waiting!...for the second time..:-)

Beautiful new photos of singer Mocheddah


Singer/fashion entrepreneur Mocheddah looking pretty in new photos shared via her Instagram page. She turned 26-year-old yesterday!



Dangote acquires gas processing company in Netherlands


Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote has completed the acquisition of Twister B.V., a gas processing company headquartered in the Netherlands.


A statement by his company, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) announcing the new acquisition, says the new company would help design and build the gas plants which would be critical in processing

gas from oil fields for transportation via Dangote’s planned sub-sea pipeline (EWOGGS) for ultimate consumption by various industries and power plants.

The statement quotes Dangote as saying “This was an important acquisition for us. Twister’s cutting edge gas processing technology is fundamental to delivering our strategy to unlock about 3bcfd of gas in order to meet Nigeria’s gas needs.” Chief Executive Officer of Twister, John Young who also spoke on the new deal said, “We are delighted in the confidence DIL and First E&P have shown in Twister to be their core provider of gas separation solutions.

After a very thorough due diligence our technology has been recognised as a key enabler to reduce gas project costs which is crucial in this current environment. We are excited to be part of the Dangote family of companies.” Dangote is currently building a refinery and fertilizer project that is expected to be in operation in the first quarter of 2019. The projects is expected to cost a minimum of $17 billion.

Obanikoro lands Nigeria, to honor EFCC's invitation today


Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, who is being investigated for his alleged involvement in the $2.1 billion arms deal scandal, arrived Nigeria from the US this morning and will be honoring EFCC's invitation later today.


Obanikoro has been accused of receiving N4.7bn from the diverted $2.1 billion arms procurement fund from the office of the former National Security Adviser (ONSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki rtd, which was allegedly used to influence the Ekiti state governorship election on June 21st 2014.

 Close sources to the former Minister say he landed Nigeria from the United States, enroute London Heathrow. He will be accompanied to the antigraft agency's headquarters in Abuja this morning by his counsels, Lawal Pedro and James Onoja.

UNILAG expels 125, rusticates 198 students


The management of the University of Lagos has expelled 125 students and rusticated 198 others after they were found guilty of various misconducts such as examination malpractices during last academic session, smoking band substances such as Marijuana in hall of residence, impersonation in examination halls and others.


According to the Deputy Registrar (Information), Toyin Adebule, names and photos of the affected students have been published on the school's website and will soon be published in the media alongside their photographs.

Tupac's bullet-dented pendant for sale for $125k


A gold and diamond pendant worn by rapper, Tupac when he was shot in 1994, in NYC 2 years before his death , is for sale for $125,000. Memorabilia dealer, 'Moments In Time', is selling Tupac's pendant after Tupac’s family gave it to them to sell. The dealer said, Tupac's family will receive a majority of the profits.


However, according to TMZ, when they reached out to Tupac's estate, they said they were strongly against the sale of the pendant adding that no one has the authority to sell any Tupac item -- not even family members.

The family said they'll file a lawsuit against anyone who sells any of Tupac's items and also go after anyone who buys them.

TB Joshua splashes N10M ($33,000) on Nigerian deportess from Libya


A group of Nigerian deportees from Libya have revealed harrowing details of their thwarted efforts to illegally travel to Europe.

Fifty-two of the 154 who were deported from the North African country last Monday shared their sordid experiences publicly at The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) in Lagos State on Sunday 16th October where they had come to seek ‘refuge’.
According to Tracy Stephen, an Edo-State indigene, the treatment they endured in the course of their journey was nothing short of inhumane.

“My mother borrowed N280,000 to finance my travels,” the young hairdresser explained, surrounded by a bunch of other disheveled deportees, mainly female teenagers. “I deposited the money to the man that said he would take us abroad, although I never saw his face. He said I would be in Italy in two weeks.”

Hospital removes kidney from the wrong patient


A hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, St Vincent Hospital, has received backlash after surgeons mistakenly removed a kidney from the wrong patient after they did not follow proper patient identification procedures.


The surgeons removed a healthy kidney from the wrong patient on July 20. A 32-page report revealed that the unidentified patient was at the hospital to have a kidney removed due to a large tumor.

However, once the procedure began, doctors realized that there was no tumor on the patient's organ. The organ was removed and sent to the pathology department, which confirmed the kidney did not have any tumor. The report explained:

Drake shares sexy selfie


The rapper put his sexy body on display in new selfie

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross shares observations from his trip to Niger Delta


Peter Maurer, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, paid a trip on Sunday to villages in Niger Delta and shared his disheartening observations via social media. More photos after the cut...

Governor Okorocha: President Buhari and Aisha's interview and comment were taken out of context. It's no big deal


While addressing State House correspondents on Sunday, Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha said that President Buhari's comment about his wife belonging to the kitchen was all a joke.

Responding to the controversial interview Aisha Buhari granted the BBC Hausa Service, President Buhari said she was not a member of the party, stressing that she belongs to his kitchen, sitting room and "the other room"

Asked to react to the comments by the president's wife, Okorocha said Mrs Buhari did not intend to bring down her husband's government, adding that his own wife too sometimes joins his commissioners and other staff in condemning some of his actions.

Nicki Minaj's message to her haters for speaking about her twerk video

Nicki Minaj took to her page to pass out a message to her haters for the twerk video she made and posted last night at the Tidal event over the weekend. Click on the link below to watch the vidoe https://www.instagram.com/p/BLnyYSfDbat/?taken-by=nickiminaj

Uche Jombo pretty in black ensemble in NYC


Actress and mother of one, Uche Jombo looked pretty as she stepped out on a 'girls night out' in NYC. More photos after the cut...


More photos from the lavish Ferrari themed birthday bash Kylie and Tyga threw for his son King


Just a day after Blac Chyna threw a Ferrari themed 4th birthday party for King Cairo, Kylie and Tyga have also thrown a lavish birthday party, with the same theme, at Kylie's mansion in California. Her father/mother - Caityln Jenner, sister Kendall and nephew and nieces were present at the party. More photos after the cut...