Kanye West Smoulders In New GQ Magazine Cover: Talks On Wedding, Growing Up & Dressing Like A God

Posing on the cover of GQ Magazine, the Yeezus rapper, Kanye West stuffs his hands into his leather trousers as he wears his now ever present brown jacket. Striking a steely gaze, Kanye smoulders in a deep V-neck T-shirt and gold chain wrapped around his neck. The cover promises: 'Kanye West tells us how to grow up, survive a wedding, stay outrageous, and dress like a God.'

U.S Drone Strike Kills 11 In Northwest Pakistan

Reuters reports that a U.S. drone strike in volatile north-western Pakistan killed 11 militants today, Saturday, July 19th, a Taliban commander and security officials said, as Pakistani security forces press ahead with an offensive in a Taliban stronghold near the Afghan border. Two missiles slammed into a house in the

"I Tried To Abort Him By Drinking Warm Ale & Running" - C.Ronaldo's Mum Reveals In Autobiography

Cristiano Ronaldo’s mum has admitted she tried to abort the footballer when she was pregnant, In an autobiography Mãe Coragem (which translates to ‘Mother Courage’), released in Portugal on Friday, Dolores Aveiro claims her doctor refused to go through with the procedure. In desperation, she turned to

Enugu Market On Fire Following A Reported Boko Haram’s Bomb Explosion

According to a report on Radio Biafra, a one-year-old baby was feared dead and many others wounded following an explosion which occurred at Eke Ozi market in Igboeze North Local Government area of Enugu State, on Friday. The incident which occurred at about 2:00 p.m few meters to the divisional police

Super Eagles Striker, Brown Ideye Completes His £10Million Transfer To West Bromwich Albion

Nigeria's Super Eagles Striker, Brown Ideye has completed his transfer from Dynamo Kiev to West Bromwich Albion for a club record £10million fee. The 25-year-old Ideye joins the team on a three-year

Nigerian Transgender, Iris Sahhara Henson Wins World Transgender Beauty Pageant In Philippines

Popular Nigerian transgender, Iris Sahhara Henson who represented Nigeria at a transgender pageant – Super Sireyna in the Philippines, has emerged the winner. She took to her Facebook to share the excitement; check it out below:

"I Had A Dream To Play In The Premier League" - Filipe Luis Completes 'Dream' Move To Chelsea

Filipe Luis says he has fulfilled a dream by joining the Barclays Premier League with Chelsea. The 28-year-old left-back has signed a three-year contract after completing his move to Stamford Bridge from last season's La Liga champions Atletico Madrid. He will wear the No.5 shirt at Chelsea,

Actress Kate Henshaw Political Campaign Has Officially Begun [See Her Mandates]

We reported it here yesterday that veteran Nollywood actress and fitness expert, Kate Henshaw is set to contest for a seat in the Federal House of Representatives...well, her political campaign has officially begun. Go here. Below is her Mandate and what  she plans to achieve as a candidate if voted.

Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Toke Makinwa & More At Beat FM's OAP, Gbemi Olateru's Birthday Party

Beat 999FM's On-Air-Personality, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi celebrated her milestone 30th birthday with friends and colleagues at Otres Restaurant yesterday, Friday July 18th. Tiwa Savage, Ebuka Uchendu, Toke Makinwa, Banky W, Toolz and her man, Audu Maikori, Mocheddah and her man were all there. See more photos below:

Oscar Winning Film Editor, Tom Rolf Passes Away At Age 83

LOS ANGELES (Reuters/NAN) ― Tom Rolf, who won an Oscar award for his work editing the 1983 space epic, The Right Stuff, has died aged 83. In a career spanning four decades, the respected editor worked on over 40 films. His credits included Michael Mann’s Heat, Robert Redford’s The Horse

"Which Blood Is Thicker Than My Children" - Peter Okoye Blast Critics

Miss Akwa Ibom's Iheoma Nnadi Is Crowned The Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria 2014 [PHOTOS]

Last night, Friday 18th July 2014, the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria finale went down in Bayelsa. And the winner is Iheoma Nnadi representing Miss Akwa Ibom. She will represent Nigeria at the Miss World pageantry, gets a brand new car and a grand prize of N3million. More photos below:

Christians Fleeing Iraq’s Mosul After Jihadist Death Ultimatum

AFP Reports that Christians were fleeing Iraq’s jihadist-held city of Mosul en masse today, Friday after mosques relayed an ultimatum giving them a few hours to leave, the country’s Chaldean patriarch and witnesses said. “Christian families are on their way to Dohuk and Arbil,” in the neighbouring autonomous

Doomed Flight Downed By Pro-Russian Separatists With 1 American Aboard - Obama Gives Verdict

President Barrack Obama said today, Friday at least one American was among the passengers killed aboard Malaysia Airlines flight, and said the plane appears to have been downed by a surface-to-air missile launched from Ukraine by pro-Russian separatists, according to report from Fox News.

BREAKING: Aircraft Carrying American Soldiers Crash Lands On Ugandan Highway

According to a report from SaharaReporters, a plane carrying American soldiers crash-landed on a highway outside Uganda's capital Kampala on Friday, "miraculously" causing no injuries, said security officials in a story published in the Daily Telegraph.

Burna Boy Reportedly Part Ways With Aristocrat Records

Report on HipHopWorld Magazine have it that Burna Boy has parted ways with the record label that brought him into limelight, Aristokrat Records. According to the story on the site, Burna is no longer with AR. The record label’s logo is not in his new video ‘Don Gorgon’. Also Aristokrat Records’ in-house

Nelson Mandela International Day: 12 Best Quotes To Remember Madiba With On His Birthday

Today marks what should have been the 96th birthday of a true African leader, Nelson Mandela. It’s Nelson Mandela International Day, a day of service celebrated on July 18, Mandela’s birthday. The day was unanimously approved in 2009 by the U.N. General Assembly. It was created to honour Mandela and

Hollywood Actress, Lupita Nyong’o Looks Glam On The Cover Of Elle France’s July 2014 Issue

Lupita Nyong’o is surely taking over the world. The gorgeous Kenyan-born Hollywood actress is the cover girl for Elle France Magazine’s July 2014 issue where she is all smiles rocking a beautiful yellow dress by Giambattista Valli‘s Haute Couture Fall 2013 presentation. Now making two magazine covers for the 12 Years A Slave actress in the month of July (the first was for

Real Madrid Tops The Chart: See Forbes List Of 10 Most Valuable Sports Teams In The World For 2014

Forbes put together its annual list of the 50 most valuable sports franchises across the world, and as usual it’s football of both kinds dominating the top spots. The club, who won the Champions League in May, is worth an estimated $3.44bn (£2bn), Forbes said. The top three slots are occupied by football clubs, with

PHOTOSPEAK: Louis Van Gaal Unveiled At Man United, As Rio Ferdinand Wraps Up QPR Move

While Louis van Gaal was being unveiled on Thursday, Manchester United old boy, Rio Ferdinand was putting thoughts of Old Trafford behind them. Ferdinand, released by United at the end of the season, wrapped up his move to Queens Park Rangers by signing a 12-month contract.

Several People Killed, As Boko Haram Attacks Damboa Village In Borno

Several people are feared killed as gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram attacked Damboa in Borno State on Friday morning. Damboa has been reportedly deserted by soldiers since the Boko Haram attack on security formations there about two weeks ago.

PHOTOS Of The Malaysia MH370 Crashed Airplane Victims Emerges Online

Ukrainian Prime Minister, Arseniy Yatsenyuk today called on world powers to support his government in bringing to justice 'those b****** who committed this international crime' after a passenger plane was shot down over his country. There were 298 on the airplane, 173 passengers from the Netherlands, 27 from

Resource Control: Ex Niger Delta Militants Plans To Return To Creeks

According to reports from Vanguard, Some groups in the Niger Delta are preparing to return to the creeks following the stand-off at the national conference over resource control. The Niger Delta People Salvation Front (NDPSF) led by Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, in a statement, yesterday, said: “We are stating

Nollywood Actress, Kate Henshaw Ventures Into Politics, Set To Contest For House Of Reps

Nollywood's veteran actress and fitness trainer, Kate Henshaw has followed in the footsteps of some of her colleagues to join politics. According to reports, She'll be aspiring to contest for the Federal House of  Representatives for Calabar Munical/Odukpani Federal Constituency under the PDP.
She will be officially unveiled on www.campaign.ng tomorrow July 19th, which is her 43rd birthday.

Germany Captain, Phillip Lahm Announces Shocking News On His International Football

Bayern Munich & World cup winning Germany Captain, Philipp Lahm has revealed his shock decision to retire from international football in the wake of Germany's World Cup success. The defender announced the shock news today, Friday July 17th, on the back of lifting the World Cup

Win A Free Ticket To Party With 2Face Idibia On "The Ascension" Album Release Party

It's 2Face Idibia's #TheAscension Album Launch Party this Saturday hosted by Moët and Chandon, and 1960/Hypertek Music is offering you a chance to Win invites to this Exclusve party! All you need to do is Follow @960Music on Twitter and Instagram!
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#eGistExclusive: Top Class Events & Concerts To Spice Up Your Weekend

The eGistonline team brings to you every Friday the most buzzed about events and concerts to be spotted with the loved ones, from Music, Fashion and Live Theatres. From Lagos, Portharcourt, Abuja and London, we got you all covered to make sure you have the most fun-filled weekend. Checkout the top events below:

More PHOTOS Of Celebrities At P-Square's Brother, Jude Okoye & Ify Umeokeke's Tradition Marriage

Congrats to Jude Okoye and Ify Umeokeke. The couple traditionally tied the knot in Nnewi, Anamabra yesterday. Guests including the groom’s brother Paul Okoye (one half of P-Square), J Martins, Phyno, Tunde Ednut, Powede Lawrence, Agwu, Julius AAnna Banner, Flavour, Gloria Onuoha and more, see photos below:

2 Men Caught With Corpse Of A 2-Year-Old In Aba Arrested & Paraded

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abia State Command, arrested two men found with a corpse of a two-year-old girl. The men identified as Jonathan Nwogu and Chibuike Anubuife were arrested when trying to bury the corpse in an abandoned pit in Osisioma, near Aba. They

Twitter War On Washington-Based PR Firm For Taking “Blood Money” From President Jonathan

A hashtag #SomeoneTellLevick has began trending in Nigeria in response to an image laundering deal between Washington DC-based public relations firm, Levick, and President Goodluck Jonathan. Levick recently accepted a deal worth $1.2 million to help manage Mr. Jonathan’s image that has taken a beating in

Goodnews! FIFA Lifts Ban On Nigeria Football Federation

The crisis that has rocked the Nigeria Football Federation since the Aminu Maigari-led board was sacked on July 6 is to be resolved today in line with FIFA's deadline for suspension lifting. The development is as a result of the vacation of a suit in High Court Jos, which had earlier granted restraining order against

The Tears, Pain & Anguish - Families & Friends Gather At The Airport For Memorial To Late Passengers Of Malaysia Airplane

As relatives and friends gathered at airports for news of missing loved ones, it emerged that airlines had twice been warned about the risk of flying over an area where two Ukrainian military aircraft had already been shot down this week. Up to 100 children were thought to be among the 283 passengers and 15 crew who died when the plane was shot down in an 'act of terrorism' on the Russia-Ukraine border.

298 Passengers, Including 100 Children All Dead – See The Disastrous Scenes From The Malaysia MH370 Airplane Crash

As shocking pictures of bodies and debris emerged, the tragedy sparked a full-blown international crisis last night, increasing tension between Moscow and Washington. Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed Ukraine for the Malaysian Airlines tragedy that claimed the lives of all 298 people on board, including around

BREAKING NEWS: Another Malaysia Airlines Plane Crashes In Ukraine Near Russian Border

Interfax is reporting that 280 passengers and 15 crew members were on board the Malaysian Boeing 777 Airline that has reportedly crashed in Ukraine near the Russian border. The flight was heading from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, the most populous city of Malaysia. Reports of the crash are unconfirmed at this point...We will update with more concrete details as they become available. 

C.Ronaldo, Kevin Durant & More Scoop Awards, As Maria Sharapova & Floyd Mayweather Lights Up ESPYS Star-Studded Bash In LA

Clint Dempsey and his fellow USA stars clearly made an impression with their World Cup heroics as they scooped the award for best moment at the star-studded ESPYS in Los Angeles. Cristiano Ronaldo won best international athlete in the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly awards, while the event was

Phyno, Anna Banner, Flavour, J.Martins & More - First Photos From P-Square's Brother, Jude Okoye's Traditional Wedding

Nigerian music superstars, J.Martins, Paul Okoye, Flavour, Julius Agwu, Phyno, MBGN's Anna Banner and other beauty queens are live at P-Square's brother, Jude Okoye & Ifeoma Umeokeke's traditional wedding going on right now in Nnewi Anambra state. Conspicuously missing in action is Peter Okoye which has raised many question marks. See more photos below:

AGN President, Ibinabo Fiberesima Set For Marriage At 43

The embattled President of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Ibinabo Fiberesima says she has found love and will settle down with her ‘Mr. Right’ in Port Harcourt, Rivers state before the end of the year. She confirmed the relationship in an interview with Movie Moments, “It’s my first wedding ooo! We are

New CSI's In Nollywood: Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Keppy Ekpeyong & More Star In “Lasgidi Cops”

Just like international crime thriller series like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal Minds, this one is reportedly full of suspense, twisted plots and drama. But a different story line. In Lasgidi Cops, the characters try to uncover a plot to organize a crime to ultimately take over the government of the state.

"Why We Didn’t Meet With President Jonathan" — Chibok Parents Speaks Out

The 12 parents of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls, on Wednesday, July 16th, explained that they refused to meet President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja last Tuesday because they were not in the city at the instance of the Federal Government or any of its representatives. They said they were in Abuja on the full

Done Deals: Demba Ba Unveiled, As Real Madrid Announce Toni Kroos Signing

29-year-old Senegal striker, Demba Ba who moved from Newcastle united to Chelsea in January of 2013 for an undisclosed fee and made a total of 51 appearances and 14 goals arrived Turkey and was accompanied by Besiktas president Fikret Orman as he tour the new stadium project and was greeted by

Royal Baby, Prince George Graces The Cover Of People Magazine Ahead Of 1st Birthday

Royal baby, Prince George is one cute baby and apparently cherubic enough to make it on the cover of People Magazine. The young royal is the coverboy of this week's magazine in honour of his first birthday, and the staff chose to use a picture taken while he was touring in Australia with parents, The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge earlier this year.

#BringBackOurGirls: President Goodluck Jonathan Seeks $1 Billion Loan To Fight Insurgency

Determined to bring the activities of the Boko Haram sect to an end, President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, 16th July, forwarded a letter to the National Assembly, asking the lawmakers to approve a $1billion external loan for the Federal Government to battle the insurgents.

Spain Drops To 8th Place, As Super Eagles Elevated - Check Out The Latest FIFA Ranking

The Super Eagles of Nigeria rose up ten spots to 34th place in the Fifa Rankings released on Thursday, courtesy of the Super Eagles' second round finish at the World Cup in Brazil. The Eagles are now the third-ranked African side behind Algeria and Cote d'Ivoire who finished in the 24th and 25th positions.

Banky W, Seyi Shay, Timaya, Skales & More Party Hard At Wizkid's Birthday [PHOTOS]

Starboy himself, Wizkid was 24 years old yesterday and of-course it was a superstar affair. EME boss Banky W alongside label mate, Shaydee and all his star buddies including Skales, K-Switch, Timaya, Seyi Shay and many others were present at the Escape Club to wish the Starboy a happy birthday. Here are some of the photos.

Check Out Nollywood Actor, Jnr Pope Odonwodo’s Village-Themed Pre-Wedding Photo-Shoot

Nollywood actor, Jnr Pope Odonwodo reportedly proposed to girlfriend, Jennifer Okpuno back in September 2013, and will tie the knot on Saturday 26th July 2014. Just before the D-Day, Jnr Pope has released the pre-wedding photoshoot. In the shoot, they portray a sweet village couple, check them below: