PHOTOSPEAK: Scenes Of Nyanya Bomb Blast In Abuja

Security agents and members of the public converged on the scene of the bombing in Nyanya Abuja. The bombing appeared to have been carried out by a suicide bomber driving a Volkswagen golf car. A similar car used for the bus station bombing some two weeks ago a few meters away from the Thursday night attack.

The police claimed that 12 person died in the Thursday night blast, however, eyewitnesses claimed more than 30 people died in the blast.
See photos from the bomb blast scenes below and share your thoughts:

Hollywood Actress, Taraji Henson Gets Haute In Vogue Italia Cover [PHOTOS]

I remember recently when Nigerian singer, Lynxxx had her on his Instagram page as his #MCM. Check out actress Taraji P. Henson making Tyra Banks proud in Vogue Italia! The beautiful actress got her model on for the magazine and nailed the shoot with a number of haute leather looks and equally gorgeous outfits, while making DC proud!

For the Q&A portion, Taraji dished on the most difficult aspect of being an actress as well as the most rewarding. She also shares her beauty secrets for those who are looking to preserve their youth as they hit their 40s and 50s.

Peep the highlights and spread below:

New Video: Praiz - Mercy [Download]

Less than 48 hours after releasing his newest single ‘Mercy’, MTN Ambassador, Praiz has released a follow up video for the groovy Pop tune.

Directed by Patrick Elis, the video will definitely keep you glued to your screens as the X3M Music act woos his love interest with help from KCEE, Vector, Pheel, Iyanya, Sean Tizzle, Timaya, Sammy, Simi and others.

It’s a fun video to watch. Go ahead, press play or download below:

#DownloadMusic: Solidstar - Super Eagles [Official World Cup Anthem For Super Eagles]

The Nigeria Football Supporters Club and Achievas Entertainment presents the official Super Eagle’s World Cup Brazil 2014 anthem song, and its titled "Super Eagles" by Solidstar.

Produced by MasterKraft, Download & Enjoy!

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Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2014 Is Set To Light Up The Runway In A Two Star-Studded Events

Africa Fashion Week Nigeria is set to add to Nigeria’s events landscape with the first International Fashion Runway Show that has special focus on up-coming designers in the country. Themed: “The People’s Runway” the event is coming with the objective of illuminating the creative exploits of the real talents in the Nigerian Fashion turf, especially the relatively undiscovered ones, to help them build sustainable careers for themselves. It will also showcase the achievements of the established designers and celebrate the veteran icons of the Nigerian fashion sector.

MTN Unveils Dr Sid As An Ambassador On His Birthday + See Gifts From Fiancé, Simi Osomo [PHOTOS]

Mavin Records artiste, Dr Sid has been announced as the latest MTN’s ambassador alongside, Harrysong and others, and the rap star has joined label mates Tiwa Savage, D’Prince, Don Jazzy, and others, Davido, Chidinma and Iyanya.

Yesterday, Thursday 1st May 2014 – his birthday, him and MTN officially made the announcement via his Twitter page.

His fiancée, Simi Osomo gifted him a yummy-looking cake and Versace shoes...see the below:

Seun Kuti, Waje & Others Defy Police Shooting And Take #BringBackOurGirls Campaign To The Streets In Lagos [PHOTOS]

A group of protesters led by Seun Kuti, the son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo -Kuti defied the Nigerian police to stage a May Day protest in Lagos, Nigeria.

Policemen deployed to stop the march fired bullets to scare away the protesters who had tagged the event #StolenDreamsProtest but the organizers stood their ground saying they are entitled to march peacefully anywhere in Nigeria without police permission.

#eGistWeekendExclusive: The 4 Most Dangerous Sex Positions & How To Avoid Them

Injuries during sex are unusual. When they do happen, they tend to happen because of where you’re having sex, not how you’re doing it, says Debby Herbenick, Ph.D., a research scientist at Indiana University and author of ‘Great in Bed.’

Because your footing or other means of support are unfamiliar, sex in unusual places, say, on your office desk or in an airplane lavatory are a lot more likely to lead to injuries than a complicated pose, Herbenick says, citing research from the University of Maryland.

#BringBackOurGirls: Four Battalions Mobilized For Sambisa Forest Encounter [Report]

Vanguard exclusively reports that battalions comprised all formations of the Army, including those from Signals Corps, Armoured Corps, Ordinance Corps, Intelligence Corps, Infantry Corps, Artillery Corps, Military Police Corps and the Medical Corps.

Also, fighter jets of the Nigerian Air Force and Police surveillance helicopters have been mobilized and are waiting for the command to begin the joint security operations for rescue efforts of the girls.

The battalions are said to have been positioned in the North, South, East and West of the Sambisa forest so that when the troops move in from all the angles, there will be no escape route for the terrorists.

#BringBackOurGirls – Read Actress Genevieve Nnaji’s “Enough Of These Setbacks”

Multiple award winning Nollywood star actress, Genevieve Nnaji shared on her official Facebook her thoughts on the trending topic, #BringBackOurGirls and urges everyone to sign a petition.

Read below and share your thoughts;

Heavy Weight Champ, Floyd Mayweather Claims He Ended Engagement After Fiancée Aborted His Twin Babies

U.S heavyweight champion, Floyd Mayweather will reportedly earn $32 million if he wins his upcoming boxing match on Saturday, but the fight seems to be the least of his concern these days.

Last night, just a few days after his ex fiancée, Shantel Jackson was spotted at an NBA game with rapper, Nelly, the boxing champ decided to take a break in promoting his upcoming bout for some revenge.  Acting like a man who’s hurt and scorned, he took to all of his social media accounts, and shared with his followers that he recently ended his engagement with Ms. Jackson because she terminated the birth of their twin daughters.  He wrote:

BREAKING NEWS: Another Bomb Explosion Rocks Nyanya In Abuja [Report]

According to Sahara Reporters, A bomb has yet again exploded in Nyanya Abuja. It was reported that they spoke with several emergency responders heading to the scene. They said at this time that they are unaware of the cause of the explosion.

Casualty levels not yet confirmed, but a number of people have died, and security operatives have taken over the area. The explosion is reported to have occurred close to the scene of the last incident at Nyanya bus station.

National Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian police are currently controlling traffic around the area. Paramedic and ambulances have started moving victims and dead bodies to the General Hospitals around the area.
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R&B Queen, Mariah Carey Oozes Sex On Her Latest Album Cover Art [Photos]

Grammy award winning R&B Queen, Mariah Carey sure makes women in their 40s green with envy. The 44-year old has unveiled the cover art for her new album titled – “Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse“

Flaunting her amazing curves in a gold figure hugging swimsuit, Mariah oozes sex appeal with her hands placed on her soft blonde locks and her legs working their own magic.

See the front cover art below:

New Music: Mavin All-Stars – Dorobucci [Download]

Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records today, 1st May 2014, released a spanking new track titled “Dorobucci“. If you are following on Instagram, you’ll know the song has been trending for days now.

Produced by none other than Don Jazzy himself, it features Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, D’Prince, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Di’Ja.

This will surely make you dance…Check it out!

#DownloadVIDEO: Davido & Mafikizolo – Tchelete (Good Life)

Here comes the official video to the newest Naija-SA music collaboration  titled TCHELETE (Good Life) and it’s by South African “Khona” crooners, Mafikizolo and Nigeria’s Omo Baba Olowo, Davido. This single is definitely one that you’ll have on repeat.

Directed by Godfather Productions, and Produced by Shizzi and Oskido.

DOWNLOAD HERE or Watch below:

#BringBackOurGirls – U.S Singers, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige & Keri Hilson Joins The Campaign

The abduction of the over 200 Borno Chibok school girls by Boko Haram has sparked public outrage in Nigeria and the rest of the world.

Numerous celebrities including Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, and Mary J. Blige have joined the viral #BringBackOurGirls campaign to raise awareness about the plight of the Borno Girls.

Here are some of their tweets below:

New VIDEO: Lola Rae – Fi Mi Le ft. Iyanya [Download]

Afropop sensation, Lola Rae releases the official video for her hit single, “Fi Mi Le” featuring the Kukere master, Iyanya

Directed by Tatenda Jamera, “Fi Mi Le” (Yoruba for ‘leave me alone’) is a vibrant, fun and Afrocentric video, which light-heartedly depicts the scenario of when a man fails to realize, that the woman he is attracted to, just isn’t into him!

DOWNLOAD HERE or Watch below:

New VIDEO: Tha Suspect – Nsogbu Ft. iLLBLiSS & Phyno [Download]

Capital Hill’s Tha Suspect comes through the video for his single “Nsogbu” released last year featuring his label mates, iLLBLiSS & Phyno.

Directed by the acclaimed Clarence Peters, the visuals of the monster hip-hop track is refreshingly dope!

DOWNLOAD HERE

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New VIDEO: Sean Tizzle – Take It [Downlod]

Difference entertainment star artiste, Sean Tizzle drops brand new video for “Take It” a single off his debut album titled ”The Journey”. The video directed by award-winning director, Sesan was shot in South Africa.

This video is just one of many more exciting videos to be released by the afro-pop star, watch and drop your comments.

DOWNLOAD VIDEO HERE

DOWNLOAD MP3 HERE

#DownloadMusic: Davido & Mafikizolo – Tchelete (Goodlife)

This is definitely a massive collaboration between Naija and S.A, as Mafikizolo, and Omo Baba Olowo himself, Davido teamed up on this track titled “Tchelete”. Produced by Shizzi and Oskido, this song is surely a potential banger!

DOWNLOAD HERE

The video is also set to drop very soon but for now, watch the teaser below.

#BringBackOurGirls – Read Actress Stella Damasus’s Emotional “How Safe Are We?” Statement

It has been 15 days since 200+ schools girls were abducted in Chibok region of Borno, by the Boko Haram sect.

The parents of the children as well as activists have staged protests around the country asking the government to help find these young souls.

The latest update was shocking and totally disappointing. It is being alleged that they have been married off for N 2,000 each to members of the group in Chad and Cameroon.

With the #BringBackOurGirls, social media has been buzzing about the situation. Celebs are also speaking out on the issue.

One of the many is Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus. In a series of posts via her Instagram page @stelladamasus, she speaks on the trending topic.

#SayNoToRacism: Soccer Stars Launch Movement & Solidarity To Put A Stop To Racism [PHOTOS]

Italy National Team Coach, Prandelli (left)

During Barcelona’s visit to Villarreal last Sunday, a fan threw a banana at Barcelona star, Dani Alves as he prepared to take the corner kick. Without hesitation, Alves peeled the banana and ate it before getting back to the game. Villarreal quickly issued an apology and banned the fan from the stadium for life. Alves, who has been abused countless times in his career, said after the the game that “you have to take it with a dose of humor.”

New Music: Praiz – Mercy [Download]

X3M Music star artiste, Praiz adds another number to his list of singles while we still await his debut album titled “Rich & Famous”.

His last single “Sweet Potato” featuring Chidinma which was released about 3 weeks ago is still having airplays as the Oshe singer unleashes with a brand new number “Mercy” produced by Password and the music video was shot last night and expected to be premiered in a few weeks.

Downloa, enjoy and share!

Abducted Chibok Schoolgirls 'Alive' & Deal Is 'Within Reach' - Hostage Negotiator Claims [REPORT]

Exclusively reported by Channel 4.com News 

A hostage negotiator in direct contact with the kidnappers of more than 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria tells Channel 4 News their safe release is "within reach", but that their fate rests on a knife-edge.

"The girls, we believe, are alive but they have been moved from the location to which they were originally taken," the intermediary told Channel 4 News. "It would not be hard to engineer a deal. It looks like they want to release them."

The kidnappers have warned, however, that attempts by the military to launch a rescue attempt "may result in the deaths of many of the captives".

After they converted to Islam, they were forcibly married off with a bride price of just 2,000 Naira.

"They want a way out," said the negotiator, who has long experience of dealing directly with the Islamist group Boko Haram in previous hostage crises.

#BringBackOurGirls: Keri Hilson Cries Out For The Rescue Of The Abducted Chibok School Girls

American singer, Keri Hilson has joined Nigerians for the plead to release the abducted school girls in Bornu.

Actually there's a petition going on right now for @bringbackourgirls. If you care to sign it, CLICK HERE

Good Bye Dubai→Hello Lagos! Tiwa Savage & Tee Billz Head Back Home

Eminado songstress, Tiwa Savage and hubby, Tee Billz were seen in their first class lounge in the airplane, relaxing and helping themselves to some delicious bites, as they head to Lagos after a short honeymoon, following their white wedding on Saturday 26th April 2014 at the Armani Hotel, Dubai, it’s back to business for T-square 

#DownloadVideo: Darey Art Alade - Special Fever [Starring Actress Rita Dominic]

Soul Music boss, Darey Art-Alade has premiered the video of “Special Fever.” And this one was definitely anticipated as it stars leading Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic.

The beach themed video is directed by Clarence Peters and also features cameo appearances by DJ Sose, Muna, Mo Eazy, Zaina, Lamboginny and JJC.

Download, watch, enjoy and share!

Aliko Dangote, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde & Okonjo-Iweala At The TIME 100 Gala [PHOTOS]

African richest man and business Mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Former minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who was all named in the Time Magazine‘s most influential people in the world in 2013, were all present at the TIME 100 Gala night yesterday, Tuesday 29th April 2014 at Jazz, Lincoln Center, New York City, NY.

See photos below and share your thoughts:

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 Virginia Pastor Preaches Nude to His Naked Congregation

 “When Jesus was born he was naked. When he was crucified, he was naked. And when he arose he left his clothes in the tomb and he was naked,” says Pastor Allen Parker of White Tail Chapel, Virginia.

The aforementioned statement is the Pastor’s rationale for running a nudist church in which he preaches nude to a naked congregation.

According to him, clothes are pretentious and when people attend the church, they should be free to bare their souls to Christ, no matter what they are wearing or not wearing. “If God made us that way [naked], how can that be wrong?” he says. 

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It’s Official: David Moyes Statement On Manchester United Sacking In Full [READ]

David Moyes has spoken for the first time since his sacking by Manchester United.

In a statement issued by the League Managers Association on behalf of Moyes, he reacted to his dismissal by the club on April 23.

Read below and share your thought:

Powerful Anambra Oracle, The Legendary ‘Omaliko’ Deity Has Been Stolen [Report]

While Christians were celebrating Easter two weeks ago, Abatete community, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was thrown into confusion and fear, following the disappearance of the popular Omaliko deity.

Respite, however, came as a police crack team, attached to the Ogidi Police Division, intercepted a gang which took away the deity.

According to a member of the community, who pleaded for anonymity,  some people  entered the shrine, took away the head of Omaliko deity, its staff of authority and symbol of authority.

The source said the Chief Priest (Eze Muo) of Omaliko broke the news of the stealing of the deity to the elders of Abatete community, who immediately reported the theft to the police.

"Cover Up Or We’re Permanently Deleting Your Account" - Instagram Warns Rihanna

When it comes to Rihanna and her nudity, Instagram is playing no games.

According to sources, the photo-sharing app threatened to shut down RiRi’s account permanently after she posted topless snaps from her recent photo shoot with Lui magazine. The pics, which violated Instagram’s rules against nudity, where removed within an hour of posting.

“Our Instagram sources tell us Rihanna got an email that basically warned her … keep your clothes on or risk having your account permanently shut down,” TMZ reports.

“I’m Seeking Guidance From God Before I Marry”- Toolz Opens Up On Talk Show, Career, Love Life & More

The Beat 99.9 FM, On Air Personality, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru has been very much busy in recent times with a new television talk show, The Juice on NdaniTV, an online TV platform powered by GTBank. The Juice is an entertainment driven interview series and has featured top Nigerian celebrities.

 Toolz had a chat with Encomium recently and opens up on her talk-show, return to Nigeria, love life, career and lot more, see excerpts below and share your thoughts:

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Atiku, Nollywood Stars, Africa Magic Family, AMAA Awards & More In Emotional Tributes For Late Movie Icon, Amaka Igwe

Since the news of the death of Popular nollywood movie maker and the creator of the popular TV series “Checkmate” and “Fuji House of Commotion,” Mrs Amaka Igwe who reportedly died of an asthma attack Monday night, broke yesterday morning, her colleagues, friends and well-wishers have continued to pour out their hearts on the exemplary leadership and uncommon talent of the woman who not only discovered many great talents but also fostered and inspired many more.

One of her colleagues, Don Pedro Obaseki, Enogie[Isi of Benin Kingdom] could not hide his sorrow as he declared: “We won’t miss you because everywhere we turn in Nollywood we see you! We feel you, Amaka! I remain your friend, even in the afterlife! Your body of work will be an inspiration to many generations.”

Hollywood Actress, Lupita Nyong’o Stars In New Miu Miu Eyewear Campaign [PHOTOS]

Our favorite African Hollywood star, Lupita Nyong’o showed off her street style in form-fitting trousers, a cropped coat and pumps as she stepped out in New York City looking like a BOSS. And she had plenty of reasons to be smiling, since she was not only named People’s Most Beautiful Person, but she’s also part of Miu Miu’s new Spring/Summer 2014 eyewear campaign which hit the web this week.

In the new promo, she’s posing it up along with other it-girls like Elizabeth Olsen and Ellie Fanning, as they show off Miu Miu’s new killer collection.

In Pictures: Aggrieved Chibok Women Storm Abuja, Protest At National Assembly For Missing Girls

According to Sahara Reporters, Aggrieved mothers and other indigenes of Chibok, Borno State, today in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, staged a protest to demand the immediate rescue or release of the more than 200 secondary school girls abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on April 14.

The protesters, most of them members of the Kibaku Development Association, Chibok, converged at Eagle Square in Nigeria’s capital. From there, they marched to the National Assembly to submit a protest letter. The women were led into the premises of the national legislature by a group of senior female police officers.

PHOTOSPEAK: See Super Eagles Legend, Kanu Nwankwo’s Daughter, Pinky’s Christening Ceremony

Super Eagles legend, Kanu Nwankwo and his wife, Amarachi held the christening ceremony of their beautiful daughter, Pinky Amarachi Kanu Nwankwo in Hadley Wood, London, UK in January 2013.

The photos of the family’s event are over a year old, we decided to share the photoss, as the memorable occasion is yet to be publicly seen.

The former African footballer of the year married in 2004, and welcomed Pinky in February 2012. She was also a year old on the day of the christening ceremony.

Her two older brothers, as well as 3 godmothers including football star, John Utaka‘s wife, were all beaming at the ceremony. 

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Popstar, Rihanna Bares It All On The Cover Of Lui Magazine [18+ PHOTOS]

The other week we got a look at Rihanna's photo shoot with Vogue Brazil. Most of the time, when Rih Rih goes topless, she's still covering up her nipples in some way, but her latest magazine cover for Lui Magazine, a French publication which is an 'adult entertainment magazine'. Rihanna bares it all. Nipple ring included.

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In Lagos City, the 1% Wealthy Takes Stock...

 A burgeoning wealthy class is settling into one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, Lagos is now attracting designers, world-class architects and a growing creative community that seeks to preserve its culture through art and fashion.

The Land Cruisers and Range Rovers began lining up on a steamy Sunday afternoon outside Tafawa Balewa Square long before sunset. The banking tycoon, Otunba Subomi Balogun was hosting his 80th birthday party and nobody wanted to be late, and there was also the matter of inching past the press of beggars living in the square’s arcade. Once through a security line, women in gold headdresses and men in white robes disembarked. Balogun lives in a mansion modeled on the White House, furnished entirely in white and gold, and the invitation had asked guests to wear his favorite colors.

Uche Jumbo, Annie Idibia, Monalisa Chinda, Bryan Okwara & More At Ini Edo's Surprise Birthday Party [PHOTOS]

 Nollywood star actress, Ini Edo who turned 32 on April 23^rd had a surprise birthday party yesterday which was organized by her husband, Phillip Ehigwina and invited some of her close friends in the movie industry to celebrate with them.

She also celebrated with friends at Elegushi Beach in Lagos on Sunday April 27th. See photos below:

Abducted Schoolgirls Allegedly Married Off To Boko Haram Members For N2000 [Report]

Daily Trust exclusively reports that most of the 234 Borno schoolgirls in Boko Haram captivity have been ferried abroad to Chad and Cameroon after they were married off to sect members on N2,000 bride price each, an elder revealed yesterday.

Dr. Pogu, who is the leader of the Chibok Elders Forum, said yesterday that latest information available to them indicates that most of the girls have been taken to the neighboring Cameroon and Chad by their captors.

BBC Partners BlackBerry To Deliver Hausa News In Nigeria

Determined to widen its reach, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced a partnership with BlackBerry to deliver news from its Hausa service to its users in Nigeria, offering five BBC Hausa news alerts daily via BlackBerry Messenger (BBM).

The new service is part of BBC’s move to use chat apps to deliver its content to, and engage with, a wider demography of users. Each alert contains story links subscribers can share, along with their comments and story ideas.

Barcelona Says Final Farewell To Tito Vilanova At An Emotional Funeral [PHOTOS]

FC Barcelona's first-team squad attended an emotional service at Barcelona Cathedral, paying their respects to ex coach, Tito Vilanova who died on Friday of throat cancer at the age of 45.

His wife and two children was in attendance, with son, Adria, a player in the Barca academy, and daughter, Carlota, giving a moving address.

The ceremony was conducted by the Archbishop of Barcelona, Lluis Martinez Sistach.

A host of former club presidents, including Joan Laporta and Sandro Rosell were at the cathedral, along with board members led by current president, Josep Maria Bartomeu.

Popular Benin Chief, "Esama Of Benin" Gifts Wife $240,000 Bentley Convertible For 62nd Birthday [PHOTOS]

The Esama of Benin Kingdom, Sir Gabriel Igbinedion has just shelled out $240,000 for a new Bentley Continental GT convertible 2013 series for his wife, Lady Cherry Igbinedion as her birthday gift. Encomium Weekly exclusively reports

Lady Cherry Igbinedion clocked 62 on Sunday, April 13, 2014, and as a surprise, the Esama took his lovely wife on a journey to their London home (the United Kingdom) and presented the wonderful ride to her as gift.

Nollywood’s Popular Filmmaker And Director, Amaka Igwe Dies [Report]

Popular filmmaker, Top FM CEO, and One of Nigeria’s most distinguished directors, Amaka Igwe is dead. She reportedly suffered an asthmatic attack, and died while being taken to the hospital.

According to reports, she was in Enugu for pre-production of an Igbo series when the unfortunate incident occurred.

Ibinabo Fiberesima, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, confirmed the news to Best of Nollywood.

New Video: Obiora Obiwon Ft. Frank Edwards, Eben & Kenny K’ore – Hail My King

Obiora Obiwon is back, and He teams up with rave Nigerian urban gospel acts, Frank Edwards, Eben and Kenny K’ore to deliver this passionate hip-hop styled praise track, titled “Hail My King“.

Produced by Phat E and directed by St. Immaculate, ‘Hail My King’ is the official second single from Obiwon’s latest album “Gold Water“.

P-Square’s Peter Okoye Acquires 2014 Bentley GT Worth Over N30million [PHOTOS]

Peter Okoye of P-Square shared pics of the new 2014 Bentley GT he just acquired on Instagram which is said to be worth over N30million.

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