Federal Government Bans Foreign Trainings & International Travels For Civil Servants

The federal government has placed embargo on foreign trainings and international travels by public servants, saying that it has become necessary to introduce a number of cost-saving measures, following the recent development in the international oil market that has affected the revenue stream of government. In a statement signed by assistant director of Media Relations for Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mohammed Manga, a circular titled

#OrangeIsTheNewBlack's Laverne Cox & Uzo Aduba Look glamorous At NAACP Image Awards

Hollywood Actresses, Laverne Cox, 30, and Uzo Aduba, 33, arrived to the 46th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California looking glamorous in their respective jewel-toned gowns. Laverne - who plays transgender inmate Sophia on the hit Netflix series, dazzled in a plum-coloured Edition by Georges Chakra dress with a plunging sheer panel neckline.

With Just The Right Price; 17-Year Old Kylie Jenner Reportedly Agrees To Pose Nude

17-year old reality TV star, Kylie Jenner, just a day after reports that she's agreed to follow in her older sister's footstep and pose nude for a magazine when she turns 18, shared the above photo on Instagram page showing off her boobs. Below is a French magazine report (that may or may not true) on the story:

Finally On Lockdown: Mugshot Prince, Jeremy Meeks Sentenced To Prison

Jeremy Meeks' mugshot inspired fundraising efforts and Facebook groups after his piercing eyes and handsome looks sent the Internet into a frenzy last year. But all that did little to change the felon's saga. U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley sentenced the 30-year-old to two years in prison on Thursday, according to a report on LA Times.

Germany Sentences Catholic Priest To 6 Years In Prison

A Catholic priest in the German town of Krefeld has been sentenced to 6 years in prison on 25 counts of child abuse, the District Court said on Friday. The 56-year-old priest, whose name was withheld due to privacy considerations, sexually abused his godson and the boy’s brother on dozens of occasions, with the court finding proof for 25 of those. The judge’s six-year sentence exceeds the sentence of five-and-a-half years that prosecutors had originally sought.

*Source: The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) 

New Endorsement Deal & Now A New Jet: D'Banj Gifts Himself A Customized "Jet On The Road"

It seems that DB Records boss, D'Banj has put the going-broke rumours to bed. With a new endorsement with Ciroc Vodka, new music and now has gotten himself a new toy as he celebrates his 10th year in the music. He is describing his new car as a ‘custom made jet on the road’. It seems that 2015 is shaping out to be a year for D’banj. He shared the above picture and caption in his new car. Congrats to the Kokomaster...See more below;

Meek Mill Speaks On His Rumoured Relationship With Nicki Minaj

Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj plan to keep the dating rumour mill turning, but first a few words from the Philly native. In the picture below, the "B Boy" rapper responded to his alleged relationship with the Queen Barb by simply saying, “The crazy part is I don’t even b hearing what yall talking bout!”

Brazillian Star, Neymar Celebrates 23rd Birthday With An extravagant Self-Themed Cake

Barcelona star, Neymar celebrated his 23rd birthday by receiving an extravagant cake and the theme of the cake... the man himself. Neymar posted the image of the his cake on his Instagram page for his 15.1million followers to see. Decorations on the cake included a mini-Neymar and a replica of the Brazilian's trademark hat, as well as plenty of delicious looking treats. 

Beautiful Cakes, Rose Petals & More: Actress Fathia Balogun Celebrates 46th Birthday

Popular Nollywood yoruba actress and producer, Fathia Balogun had her 46th birthday on Thurday and she received quite a lot of cakes from friends, family and fans. Her birthday did not however stop with the cakes. Fathia also had lunch with a colleague in the industry and in the night she enjoyed her night with a bottle of wine and rose petals on her bed in a hotel..See the photos below;

Official PHOTOS: Bank W & D'Banj Unveiled As Ciroc Vodka Ambassadors In Lagos

Two of Nigeria’s most successful artists, Banky W and D’Banj, have been signed to represent one of the world’s most exclusive lifestyle brands, CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka. The event was held at the Ariya restaurant of Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.“We are proud to be partnering with Banky W and D’Banj as, together, these personalities embody the CÎROC experience and lifestyle.

Kim Kardashian's Leaked New Nude Photos From Love Magazine Shoot Go Viral

Determined to keep breaking the internet, Kim Kardashian has picked up from where she left off from her famous nude magazine features as photos from her latest magazine spread leaks and goes viral. I'm just wondering when you're as rich and as famous as Kim, what do you need to be showing your nakedness in magazines for again? Only when we think we've seen it all, she comes back at us. Below is her Prada Sunglasses photo-shoot which has gone viral online.

"Let's Squash This Nonesense!" - Daniel Ademinokan Puts Ex-Wife & Bloggers On Blast

Last month, Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus gave a detailed interview about her side of things and now Daniel Ademinokan is opening up about his. The movie producer and director and current partner of actress Stella Damasus shot a 10-mins video to blast his ex-wife actress Doris Simeon for posting the pic on the right of herself and a young girl and not saying anything when people mistook the girl for her son with Daniel.

2Face, Don Jazzy, Kiss Daniel & More: Photos From Tiwa Savage's 35th Birthday Celebration

Mavin Records first lady, Tiwa Savage celebrated her 35th birthday yesterday and the Eminado singer had a number of her friends over at her house for an intimate celebration. 2face Idibia, Don Jazzy, Kiss Daniel, Elohor Aisien and more were present..See more photos below;

Gov. Fashola, Darey Art-Alade & More At Olamide's Son’s Naming Ceremony

YBNL Boss, Olamide had his new son’s naming ceremony earlier today and the Baddest Guy Ever Liveth looks joyous. The Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, as well as colleagues of Olamide in the music industry like Darey Art-Alade are on ground to celebrate with him on becoming a father...See more photos below;

"Kerry Looks White!" - Kerry Washington's InStyle Cover Sparks Backlash Over Lightened Skin

Hollywood actress, Kerry Washington's new InStyle Magazine cover is being attacked on social media by critics who have accused the fashion magazine of editing the image in order to purposefully 'whitewash' the star and drastically alter her appearance. The 38-year-old actress happily took to Instagram on Wednesday to reveal her latest cover, writing:

Alleged Rigging Of Ekiti Guber Elections: Obanikoro Disclaims Audio & Threatens To Sue Sahara Reporters

Following the report from SaharaReporters of an alleged Ekiti State guber election rigging involving prominent government officials and notably Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, The office of the senator has released a press statement...Read below.

Meet The 13-Year Old & His Principal Who Met Obama & Raised $1 Million For Their School

13-year-old Vidal Chastanet, has turned an over night celebrity as his story and his principal has gone so viral, and they've ended up on Ellen Show & Good Morning America. His life story changed when they were recently invited to the White House to meet President Barack Obama. It may sound cheesy, but this just goes to show that dreams do come true.

Waconzy Puts Liberian Chick On Blast For Calling The Police To Arrest Him

It must have been a calling-out season for entertainment celebs. Last week, 50 Cent called out a girl for being a stalker, and now, Portharcourt born singer, Waconzy is doing the same to a Liberian chick he met in the United States that he was nice to but called the police for his arrest. He shared the experience with a post to his fans on Instagram, check on it below;

"60 Reasons Why I Won’t Vote For Jonathan" - Soyinka Speaks On “The Road to Sambisa”

Multiple award winning Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, yesterday gave 60 reasons why he would not advise anyone to vote for President Goodluck Jonathan in next week’s presidential election. The eminent playwright’s position is another blow to the President’s flagging reelection campaign.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Nominated For Grammy Award With Beyonce

Critically acclaimed Nigerian novelist and award-winning author of "Americanah", Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has been nominated for a Grammy award for her feminist-inspired collaboration with Beyonce, on her 2013 track "Flawless." Following her TEDx talk on why “We Should All Be Feminists,” Beyonce incorporated the writer’s essay into her single, which further brought more life to her craft.

Shocking Audio Released Online Allegedly Details How Ekiti State Guber Election Was Rigged

A shocking audio which was released last night and has already gone viral allegedly tells how some powerful politicians gathered to plan the rigging of the Ekiti state election last year with the help of the military. Below is how SaharaReporters reported the story;

"Whitney Houston Was Murdered By Al-Queda" - Osama Bin Laden's Ex Mistress Speaks Out

Osama Bin Laden's one-time mistress, Egyptian/Sudanese novelist, and writer, Kola Boof, says Al-quaeda, and not drugs killed music legend, Whitney Houston. This won't be the first time she's linking Whitney to Al quaeda. In her 2006 autobiography, Kola alleged Osama Bin Laden was so obsessed by Whitney Houston and  plotted to have Bobby Brown murdered before wooing Houston by giving her a mansion he owned.

Yay Or Nay? - Segun Arinze Shares Sexy Bathroom Selfies

Famous for his daring roles and known as the most handsome Nollywood actor..Lol!, Segun Arinze shared the above selfies on his instagram page with the caption "Shavy feeling.Oooouch"..So sexy right? 

2 Female Friends Enroute Dubai Nabbed For Drug Trafficking At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recovered 19.8 kilogrammes of dried weeds, said to be cannabis sativa, from two friends; 30-year-old Sandra Ebere and Maureen Obidike, 33. Punch Metro gathered that the suspects were arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State during the screening of passengers on an Etihad flight en route to Dubai, United Arab Emirate.

#BreakTheInternet: More Shocking Photos From Kendall Jenner's Nude LOVE Magazine Shoot

The Kardashian sisters are determined to shatter the internet as more photos from their Love Magazine shoot have been released. 19-year old Kendall Jenner rocks prosthetic breasts and butt and looks almost unreal and doll-like..Call it weird but those behind the shoot call it art. According to the editorial's explainer. It's "a fantasy play on modern-day female proportions,". And yet when juxtaposed with this image, it's not "fantasy" at all, See more below;

It's Payback Time: Jordan Releases Slick Video Of Strikes Against ISIS In "Operation Martyr Moaz"

Jordan has released a slickly-edited video that shows its war planes being prepared for bombing strikes against Islamic State jihadists in Syria. The footage, understood to have been broadcast on state TV, shows troops messages on plane-mounted missiles before the fleet of fighter jets are launched from the base. The mission dubbed "Operation Martyr Moaz" in memory of the pilot brutally killed by ISIS is the latest show of force from the nation, which has promised a 'harsh' war against the terror group.

Elections 2015: How Council Of State Rejected Postponement Of Elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors have given details of what transpired at the meeting of the National Council of State, which held at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday. The council had met to consider a proposal to postpone the general elections billed for 14 and 28 of this month. According to APC governors, after spending the day listening to relevant bodies such as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and top echelons of the nation’s security apparatus, the council decided that the election should go on as planned.

Federal Government Uncover Plans Of Thugs Using Female Suicide Bombers During Elections

Coordinator, National Information Centre, Mike Omeri disclosed on Thursday while giving updates on the security situation in the country that the Federal Government has uncovered plans by some unscrupulous Nigerians to hijack and hand over Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to female suicide bombers to cause havoc in the February elections. “Recent intelligence reports indicate that some unscrupulous Nigerians have perfected plans to surreptitiously collect, buy or steal the PVCs of female voters.

"All Of The Nice Guys Are Ugly" - Do You Agree Solidstar?

Achievas Entertainment singer, Solidstar has got people talking with his thoughts on the fact that ‘nice guys finish last’. He shared on his Instagram page ‘Girls are always complaining that they can never meet a nice guy. Nice guys are everywhere. The problem isn’t that there aren’t any nice guys, the problem is that all of the nice guys are ugly.’ Some of his followers agree while some don’t. What are your thoughts?

Bobby Brown's Family Preparing To "Say Final Goodbye" To Bobbi Kristina

It wasn't the news that Bobbi Kristina Brown's family wanted to hear. Four days after the 21-year-old was found unresponsive in her home, a doctor told her family that nothing more could be done. "Everyone is coming to the hospital to say goodbye," says a family member. The news was especially devastating to her father, Bobby Brown. "Bobby has been crying nonstop since yesterday," says the source. "We are grieving."
*Source: Ebony Magazine

IBB, Buhari & Others Storm Aso Rock As Obasanjo Misses For Council Of State Meeting

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday in Abuja presided over the Council of State meeting, where national issues bordering on the nation’s security and the forthcoming general elections were expected to be deliberated upon. All former Presidents and Heads of State — Shehu Shagari, Yakubu Gowon, Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar and Interim National Government President Ernest Shonekan, except Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, were in attendance.

Over $100,000 Sent By An American Man To Nigerian Wife He Has Never Met

A 53-year-old American man has sent $100,000 to a woman in Nigeria over the past 29 months, whom he claims is his wife. The man, Steven, met the woman named “Kelly” online, and according to him, they got married legally in Nigeria Daily Mail reports. However, they have never met in person, and they mostly communicate online.

Wife of Paris Islamist Bomber Appears In New ISIS Video Titled "Blow Up France 2''

French authorities are investigating if a woman appearing in ISIS's latest video titled "Blow Up France 2" may be the wife of the Paris kosher deli Islamist - a source has claimed. The footage, released by French-speaking ISIS fighters on Tuesday, shows masked jihadists praising the attacks on Paris last month and calling on Muslims to carry out further terror attacks in France.