Photos: Prisoners who escaped during Ekiti jail break re-arrested for armed robbery

Two criminals, Banji Adedayo(40) and Tope Daramola (45) who escaped prison during the Ekiti-state jail break in December 2014 have been re-arrested by the Ondo state police command for armed robbery. Parading the men alongside other criminals before newsmen today, the Ondo state police Commissioner, Isaac Eke, said the suspects, after escaping from prison, joined a five man armed robbery gang that have been terrorizing Akure since March this year. See more photos after the cut..

Katy Perry says ex Russell Brand hasn’t spoken to her since he texted her to say he was filing for divorce

How can you send a text to your wife of over a year to tell her you're filing for a divorce? She didn't deserve a call or a sit-down to talk? That's what Russell Brand did to Katy Perry and she says he hasn't spoken to her once since he sent that text to her back in 2013.

Speaking to Australia's Daily Telegraph today, Katy said "He hasn’t spoken to me since he texted me saying he was filing for divorce."

People first found out Russell asked for divorce by text message when Katy referenced the incident in a song called Ghost which features the line: "You sent a text /It’s like the wind changed your mind"

Photos: Atiku represents Buhari at inauguration Juma'at service

A special Juma'at service was held today in Abuja to kick-start the ceremonies leading to the May 29th inauguration and hand over ceremony. Former Vice President Atriku Abubakar represented Buhari who left for London this morning. Vice President Namadi Sambo was also at the service. More photos after the cut...

Lecture theater at OAU - they don't want to fix the ceiling? (photos)

This is the 1000 Lecture theater of the Obafemi Awolowo University. Students say the ceiling has been like this for close to four months now, and the school authority hasn't done anything about it. Students want the ceiling fixed before it falls and injures a student or even a lecturer...

Check out a JSS student's definition of Herbicide

Lol @ a herbalist looking for herbs. Herbicides are actually pesticides used to kill unwanted plants.

Adama Indimi stunning in new face photos

The billionaire daughter looking stunning in new photos she shared this night on instagram.

Little girl throws a tantrum in front of President Obama

Claudia Moser is the name of the little girl pictured above having a tantrum in front of President Obama, Michelle Obama, her Mum- Laura Moser, and some other guests in the White House's Red Room
The incident circulated in social media on Thursday after Claudia's uncle Benjamin, a New York Times writer, and her mother Laura shared pictures of Claudia throwing that tantrum.

Grant amnesty to Boko Haram, Northern elders ask Buhari

Prominent northerners including the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Mohammed Uwais and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe and former Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations, Ibrahim Gambari have asked the President -elect, General Muhammadu Buhari to declare amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents when he takes over power on May 29.

Gov. Adam Oshiomole's Mum advised him not to marry a Nigerian

Governor Adams Oshiomole's mother, Hajia Aishetu Oshiomhole was at her son's wedding to Lara Fortes and was glad he heeded her advise. She said she advised her son not to marry a Nigerian woman when she saw his interest in getting remarried...She said she gave him that advise in order to avoid crisis in his family.

Kris Jenner shares throwback photo of daughters Kim and Kourtney Kardashian

On Friday, Kris Jenner revealed she was going through old photos of her children in an attempt to embarrass them, and posted one picture of daughter Kim and Kourtney Kardashian.

Mariah Carey &Nicki Minaj blamed for the downfall of American Idol

On Tuesday this week, it was announced that the next season of American Idol would be the last show. The show is being cancelled after 14 years and it looks like now they are blaming the downfall of the singing competition on the disastrous paring of Nicki and Mariah on the season 14 of the show. Former AI executive producer Nigel Lythgoe is blaming Nicki and MiMi for tarnishing the brand.

From The Sun

American Idol boss ‘Nasty’ Nigel Lythgoe has blamed pop divas Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey for the demise of the talent show. The programme’s former executive producer has hit out at the casting of the two singers as judges and agrees with Fox axing the series. He said: “Mariah and Nicki was just crazy, and then it really started becoming about the judges and took away from the contestants altogether.

“I think that was a major failing on the part of casting to have those two together.

Singer Lorde's wax figure is beautiful! Looks just like her...(photo)

Left is a wax figure of 18yr old singer Lorde which was unveiled at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Hollywood yesterday. She shared the photo and wrote

"Omg guys... it's my pleasure to finally announce that @MadameTussauds made me into a wax figure!.It was an incredibly detailed process sitting for the waxwork and the team at MT were so passionate and skilled!"

Rapper Rich Homie Quan apologizes for rape lyric

A few months ago, rapper Rich Homie Quan released a song titled 'I Made It' featuring Young Thug where he rapped about raping people. In the song, Riche Homie spits,

“I don’t want your ho, just want that cookie from her / She tried to resist, so I took it from her / How are you gonna tell me no? You must not know who I am.”

After outrage from fans, Rich Homie apologized telling Billboard Magazine, 

“I Made It” was never intended to be released. The song was not lyrically what I wanted to say and was not completed. Without my knowledge, there was a studio leak of the recording. I apologize that it’s out; and I have asked my lawyer to pursue a cease and desist on the song immediately. To be clear, I would never condone rape.”

'Jonathan is the best thing that ever happened to Nigeria' - Eedris Abdulkareem

Speaking during an interview on Trending on Hip TV this evening (I only caught the last part of the interview) music star Idris Abdulkareem said Jonathan is the best thing that ever happened to Nigeria, that Nigerians shouldn't mind 'Baba' (Obasanjo) that he was the one who put up the master plan to make Jonathan look bad and make people want to get rid of his government. He said he was pro-Jonathan before the election but plans to support the new government as long as they keep their promise.

22.6m Nigerians unemployed in 2014 – National Bureau of Statistics

According to new statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics NBS in Abuja today May 14th, 22.6 million Nigerians were unemployed in the four quarter of the year 2014.

At the Unemployment Methodology Review forum in Abuja today, the Statistician General of the Federation, Dr. Yemi Kale said out of 22,620,202 unemployed Nigerians, 4,672,067 million were unemployed in the fourth quarter, 7,027941 million were unemployed in the 3rd quarter and 5,307,375 million was unemployed in the second quarter, while 5,612, 819 million were unemployed in the first quarter of the year under review

Taylor Swift & Calvin Harris confirm relationship, step out holding hands

Meet music's new power couple. Taylor Swift, 25 and DJ Calvin Harris, 31, confirmed they were dating by stepping out hand-in-hand as they headed out to dinner in Santa Monica, California on Tuesday. More photos after the cut...

Photo: Genevieve Nnaji chills at expensive Mexican resort...

The view is amazing! The actress pictured in the distance chilling at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba resort in Mexico.Very expensive resort! She's living the life!

Ex Governor Donald Duke's daughter gets admitted to New York bar

 Xerona Duke, the beautiful daughter of former Cross River state governor Donald Duke, was admitted to the New York Bar today May 14th. Congrats to her.

Photo: Governor Adams Oshiomhole and wife-to-be, Iara Fortez

The couple will be getting married later today...

Photos: Even Kim Kardashian takes her shoes off to go through airport security

 Kim K was at the airport to board a plane and was made to take her shoes off to go through airport security. She complied without any hassle and went about her way. 
More photos after the cut..

Jonathan has not given me any useful tips- Buhari

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari says the outgoing Goodluck Jonathan government hasnt given him any advise on how to kick-start his administration on May 29.

He made this statement on Thursday when a committee from the Centre for Human Security of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, presented a five-point policy document to him at the Buhari Support Organisation office in Abuja.

Beyonce attends Hilary Clinton's presidential fundraiser

Beyonce looked very chic as she arrived at the Hilary Clinton prediential fundraiser which cost $3700 per person. She looked really nice in her modets brown dress,minimal make up and open toe shoes.
More photos after the cut.

Gambian President threatens to 'slit the throats' of gay people in the country

Gambian president, Yahya Jammeh has threatened to "slit the throats" of gay people living in Gambia if they are caught engaging in the act of homosexuality. President Jammeh, who has been very vocal against gay people, gave this threat while speaking on nationwide broadcast to youths in his country about the importance of agriculture recently.

"If you do it [in the Gambia] I will slit your throat. If you are a man and want to marry another man in this country and we catch you, no one will ever set eyes on you again, and no white person can do anything about it," he said

Photos: Ben Murray-Bruce throws poolside graduation party for his son

Senator-elect and Silverbird Group Chairman Ben Murray-Bruce over the weekend threw a poolside party at his Beverly Hills home for his son, Jared, who graduated with a B.A. in Communication from Loyola Marymount University. See the photos after the cut..

Flavour remembers ex-fiancee Beverly Heels on her birthday

They dated and were 'engaged' a few years ago, but Flavour has since gone to have a baby with Sandra Okagbue and expecting another one with Anna Banner but that didn't stop him from wishing his ex, Miss Beverly a happy birthday today. He shared a pic of her (left) on his instagram page and wrote "Happy birthday, beautiful!"

Nigerian migrant woman who gave birth at sea says Nigeria is the worst place to live

On May 2nd, hundreds of immigrants were rescued from overcrowded boats crossing the Mediterranean into Italy. A heavily pregnant Nigerian woman was amongst the migrants and later gave birth to a baby girl who has since been named Francesca Marina. (Read here).

The woman, 24 year old Stephanie Samuel (above) told Reuters that she risked the dangerous voyage to Europe because she wanted a better life for her child.

"I didn't expect the baby, you know, but she just like, she just came. I just wanted to leave Libya. Italy is better than Libya and Nigeria is the worst. God decides, not me ... but I believe she will have a more good future in Europe." Stephanie said

Kim & Kanye West to renew wedding vows in Paris to mark one-year anniversary?

There are reports that Kim and Kanye West will be renewing their marriage vows on May 24th to mark their first anniversary...and this time, they will be doing it at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris. Their wedding was in Florence, Italy. This is all according to a report by Us Weekly

Us Weekly claims that Kanye has booked out 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant for the private event, which they will host after they appear at Cannes Film Festival. Paris has always been a special place for Kim and Kanye, as Kim said: "We fell in love in Paris, and then I got pregnant with our daughter in Florence.

Lagos Govt gives tanker drivers 48hrs to clear tankers off Apapa- Oshodi expressway or be sanctioned

The Lagos state government has issued a 48-hour warning to petroleum tanker drivers that have unlawfully parked their petroleum tankers along the Oshodi-Apapa expressway, to move their tankers or face sanctions. The tanker drivers have for 8 weeks now constituted a nuisance on the ever busy Oshodi-Apapa expressway, parking their tanks on the expressway and causing traffic gridlock on that road with some commuters even getting robbed by hoodlums

Senate Presidency: Buhari dissociates self from reports of endorsing anyone

President-elect Gen. Buhari has described as false media reports claiming he has endorsed a politician to become the next senate president. Speaking in Abuja today May 13th, the president elect said he has chosen not to get involved in any political appointments that does not directly relate to him. He asked the public and the media to disbelieve any reports alleging his involvement in the politics to produce the next Senate president.

Five Boko Haram members training under ISIS in Iraq killed

5 Boko Haram members who were in Mosul, Iraq to train under Islamic State, have reportedly been killed. According to BasNews, a youth vigilante group known as the Mosul Youth Resistance Movement killed the sect members in the Dargaza neighbourhood of eastern Mosul today May 13th.

Spokesperson of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in Mosul, Saed Mamuzini, said the Mosul Youth Resistance Movement, was recently formed to act against Islamic State (IS) in Mosul.

“The Nigerian Boko Haram militants were in Mosul to take part in a military training course conducted by Islamic State (IS).” he said

Jay Z and Beyonce moving to New Orleans?

Last week, there were reports that Jay Z and Beyonce were selling their home in LA and moving to a recently acquired $2m home in New Orleans' garden district. New Orleans is where Solange lives.

Sources tell Naughty Gossip;

“They are looking for a place to raise baby Blue and extend the family. LA was not for them and New York is too difficult. Jay once spoke with Brad Pitt who told him New Orleans was the best city for families (although Brad and Angie just sold their New Orleans home) Plus, they already have family in the area.”

Above is a photo of Solange, Bey & Jay leaving a restaurant after having dinner in NYC last night.

Lekki bank robber says he got N500k from the N15million they stole

Duke Odogbo, one of the four armed robbers recently arrested by the police in connection with the Lekki bank robbery in March, says he was given N500,000  from the N15 million they stole from the bank. The four robbers, Duke Odogbo, 38; Lawrence Kingsley, 31; Ebi Tosan, 20, & Ekelemo Kuete, 30 were paraded before newsmen at the Lagos state police command headquarters in Ikeja today.

"I was invited by a friend from Warri, Delta State, to come for bunkering job. But on reaching Lagos, I was told it was a bank robbery. I told them I was into bunkering and not robbery. But because they told me we were going to make much money from it, I decided to join them. On the day of the operation, we left Tarkwa Bay at about 4.30 p.m., in two boats; with 11 persons on each. But one of the boats developed fault on the way. 

RuPaul squeezes Amber Rose's butt to confirm it's real

Amber Rose was on celebrity drag queen's show, Rupaul's, Good work this week and was asked by Rupaul if he could touch her butt to feel if it was real or fake. She said it was 100% natural and consented to him touching her butt".

'She's not progressing at all': Bobbi Kristina's grandmother gives sad update on her condition

Bobbi Kristina Brown's grandmother, Cissy Houston has given a sad update on her condition, saying the 22 year old who was found face-down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her home in Georgia on January 31, has made no improvement.

'She's the same, she's not progressing at all. She's not gone yet, but you know, whatever the Lord decides, I'm ready for her... I have nothing to do with that. That's His job. It's His territory, you know? And I understand it.' the 81-year-old said told ET

Emmanuel Adebayor not done with his family...shares more story about his brother he accused of stealing

Footballer Emmanuel Adebayor who made some startling revelation about his family recently took to his facebook page this afternoon to shed more light on his rocky relationship with one of his brothers, Rotimi Adebayor pictured with him above. What he wrote below..

2015 general elections: I hope my wife will not divorce me - GEJ

Speaking at the thanksgiving and farewell service organized for him today, President Jonathan said he hopes his wife will not DIVORCE him just as the former South African leader, F.W de Klerk's wife left him when he chose to abolish minority rule in South Africa, a decision he took for the greater good of South Africa. Pres. Jonathan was speaking against the backdrop of his decision to concede defeat after the presidential elections. He said such decisions come with its consequences. He sympathized with his Minister and aides for the persecution they will face as they also leave office come May 29th.

President elect, Gen Buhari, says his government will be made of technocrats only

President elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari says his cabinet members will be made of only technocrats with the prerequisite experience to serve in whatever capacity they are called in to serve. He said this while speaking with members of the Northern Elders Forum who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja earlier today. Gen Buhari said he will choose men and women that will drive his government towards meeting the aspiration and dreams of every Nigerian. He however called on Nigerians to give him and his team some time to achieve all they have promised. He stated that they will concentrate on Education, Security and Employment creation.

Bikers ride from Buhari's compound in Katsina to Abuja to witness his inauguration

 

A group of bikers pictured above as they set out on a journey on bicycle from General Buhari's compound in Daura, Katsina state to Abuja to witness his inauguration com May 29th.

Chairman of Silvergroup and Senator-elect, Ben Murray-Bruce says if he had his way, Public servants including Presidents must only use made in Nigeria Peugeot cars as official vehicles. He said this in a series of tweet this evening.

An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak to 3 years in prison on corruption charges after a retrial in Cairo. It was not clear whether the sentence will include the time Mubarak has already served, the Associated Press reported.

Nigerian presidents must use only made in Nigeria Peugeot as official cars- Ben Murray Bruce

Chairman of Silvergroup and Senator-elect, Ben Murray-Bruce says if he had his way, Public servants including Presidents must only use made in Nigeria Peugeot cars as official vehicles. He said this in a series of tweet this evening.

Lol. Man robs bank and brags about it on Instagram

Wonders shall never end, lol. A Virginia man, Dominyk Antonio Alfonseca, (pictured above) was arrested on Monday, May 4th after he allegedly robbed a bank and posted videos and a photo of the bank robbery on Instagram. Alfonseca was arrested less than 30 minutes later. 

Kylie & Kendall Jenner tell dad Bruce they are eager to get to know his female side

65-year-old former Olympian, Bruce Jenner, is going to transition into a female and will have it all filmed in a two-part E! special titled Keeping Up With The Kardashians: About Bruce.

A promo for the show - which will air on May 17 and 18 - debuted on Thursday with Kylie Jenner saying that she wants to get to know Bruce's female side. 'We want to meet her,' said the 17-year-old.

Photos: Actor Jonah Hill gains massive weight for movie role

31 year old actor, Jonah Hill was looking heavier than he's ever been when he was pictured on the set of a crime comedy movie - Arms and the Dudes in Miami. Check out the photos.

All four Nigerians that contested for seats in UK parliament win

Four Nigerians who contested for various seats to represent different county in UK's parliament won their elections. Helen Grant won the seat for Member of Parliament representing Maidstone and The Weald while Chuka Umunna won the elections to represent Streatham. Kate Osamor won the seat for Edmonton in North London while Chi Onwurah won the seat for New Castle upon Tyne Central. Congrats to them.

South African man raped at gun point by 3 women so they could steal his sperm

A South African man has told how he was kidnapped and raped by three women in Cape Town. The 33 year old man, whose identity is being kept away from the media, said the women had stopped him in their car to ask for directions and as he was talking to them, one of the women brought out a gun, and forced him into the back of their black BMW and drove away.

He said they drove him to an unknown place far from where they kidnapped him, then they began touching him to get aroused. When he didn't, because the only thing he said he felt then was fear, the women forced him to drink an 'unknown substance' from a bottle to make him hard.

Emmanuel Adebayor's sister fires back, calls him liar, says the family is done with him

Three days ago, footballer Emmanuel Adebayor put his estranged family on blast by revealing how much he'd done for them and how ungrateful he felt they were (read here). He took to his Facebook page yesterday to share a pic of his brother Rotimi (pictured with him above) and said the part 2 of his brother's story will be revealed soon. That's when his sister Lucia Adebayor decided to respond. She called him a liar and said the family was done with him. What she wrote below...

Ghanaian man dresses in a suit to sell water melon on the streets

Pictured above is Daniel Nartey, a Ghanaian man who dresses in a suit to hawk water melon around Madina in Ghana's capital, Accra to eke a living. When asked why he dresses this way, Daniel said; 

"My pastor always says dress well no matter the job you do, so I decided to wear a suit. Some laugh at me, others encourage me and are willing to help me"