Didier Drogba retires from international football

                       

Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba has announced his retirement from international football. He will no longer play for his country Ivory Coast but will continue to play for Chelsea. See the statement he posted on his website today below...

"It is with much sadness that I have decided to retire from international football. These past 12 years in the national team have been full of emotions. From my first call up to my last match I have always tried to give my best for my country. I am very proud to have been captain of this team for 8 years and to have contributed to placing my country on the world stage of football taking part in 3 world cups and 2 African Cup of Nation finals. I cannot convey enough thanks to the fans for all the love & support during these years. All my goals, all my caps, all our victories are for you – I love you. I also owe much gratitude to my team mates – the players with whom I have shared all these emotions and I wish you all much success for the future & a very warm welcome to the new manager.”

Check out Designer Yvonne Nwosu new pics as she celebrates birthday

                     
Designer Yvonne Nwosu stuns in photographer Paul Ukonu's 'Bedroom Series', as she celebrates her birthday today 8th August. Happy birthday to her! 

OMG: Nicki Minaj releases new promo pics check it out

                        
The rapper released these hot new pics yesterday from a recent photo shoot...the body on this woman though. See more pics after the cut...

BBA’s Beverly Osu Looks stunning In New Photos

                  
Beverly Ada Osu Models for the ‘The celebrity Shoot’, a photo shoot by fashion designer Abbyke Domina focused on celebrating successful African women. Continue to see more pics after the cut.

Boko Haram takes control Yobe military camps

                                 

Some military camps in Buni Yadi, Buni Gari and Goniri in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State have been allegedly occupied by Boko Haram insurgents, residents said.

The bombing of the Katarko Bridge by the insurgents has also temporarily cut-off both vehicular and human movement  between Buni Yadi and Damaturu, the state capital.

Investigation gathered by Zikkyconcept.blogspot.com revelas that  daring travellers to the danger zone now have to break their journeys at Katarko and cross over River Katarko to join a waiting vehicle to Buni Yadi or Buni Gari and vice versa. Continue....

Jega, Aregbesola disagree over anti-rigging plan

                                                     
State Governor and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Rauf Aregbesola and Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, yesterday, sharply disagreed over the anti-rigging procedure proposed by the governor.

The face-off came as the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba, warned trouble makers that they would face the full wrath of the law if they foment trouble before, during or after the election.
They spoke at a Stakeholders’ Forum for the decisive election due this weekend. Continue......

Ebola, now a matter of national emergency, FG declares

                               

The Federal government has declared the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria a matter of national Emergency, adding that everyone is now at risk of being infected.

Speaking with State House correspondence at the end of today's Federal Executive Council meeting, the Minister of Health, Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu said the Nigerian government has written to the Director of the United State Centre for Disease Control to request for the release of some of the unapproved ZMAG drug which has proven to be useful in the treatment of the Ebola disease. He said the Federal government awaits a response from the United state government and hopeful if the drugs are released, they could be used to treat the confirmed cases of the Ebola virus disease in Nigeria. Continue...

Nicki Minaj Has Little Make Up On And Is Still Sexy In New Photos

                   
The American rapper/singer looks beautiful with so little make up on…….Nicki models for the latest edition of Fader Magazine. See more pics after the cut.....

Gunmen kill eight in Port Harcourt new attack

                                 
 Suspected gunmen have killed eight people in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
The attacks occurred a few days after suspected cult members killed 15 persons at Egi communities in Ogba/Egbema Ndoni Local Government.
Three persons were also killed in Khana Local Government. One of the cult members in the council was beaded and the head was taken away.

A source said the gunmen opened fire at two drinking joints on the ever-busy Aggrey Road in the old Port Harcourt Township, popularly called Town. Continue.....

I can play any role says: Sylvia Ukaatu

                    
Sylvia Ukaatu, known as Sylvia Sugar is a rising Nollywood star who is currently in Ghana shooting a movie titled Our Community School in Suhum village. Before she took acting by the horns, Sylvia did a lot of modelling. She has done billboard jobs for Scanfrost, Grand beer, Printing jobs for MTN, and  outdoor jobs for Bank Heritage and Mouka Foam.

Since deciding to make Nollywood her permanent home, she has featured in films like  College Girls, Azonto Babes, Feed Me More Men, Gamble of Love and many others. When she came under the radar of Potpourri, the captivating, sexy actress revealed that there is no role she cannot take on. Continue.....

Mercy Aigbe Features Ghana’s Juliet Ibrahim In Her 1st Ever Yoruba Movie!

                                
Mercy Aigbe has employed the acting services of Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim for her new movie which is reported to have cost N8million. It’s the first time we will be seeing Juliet Ibrahim in a yoruba movie… 
Other actors being featured in the much talked about movie include like Olu Jacob, Saheed Balogun, Seun Akindele, Fathia Balogun amongst others.The movie titled Life After Marriage is been directed by Lancelot Imasuen.

Chris Brown claims HE was the one who dumped opportunist' Karrueche Tran

                           
It was reported just last week that Karrueche Tran had called it quits with her on/off boyfriend Chris Brown.
But now TMZ claim that Chris is the one who finished it with her.
The site reports that representatives for Chris have spoken with them, and the rapper is said to have 'dumped' Karrueche after people in her camp leaked stories about the break-up. Continue.....

Nasarawa Impeachment Fails As Panel Dismisses All Charges Against ‎Governor Al-Makura

                    
The seven-member panel investigating allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Umaru Al-Makura has dismissed all the charges.

The panel dismissed the charges after concluding its work and listening to the counsel to the Assembly on Tuesday morning.

The State Assembly had on Monday declared the inauguration of the panel by the State Chief Judge, Suleiman Dikko, as unconstitutional saying it would stay away from the probe. Continue..

Queen Beyonce Shows Us Why She is A Diva – Photos

                                  
Beyonce shared these photos amidst many breakup rumours from her man, Jay Z . The mum of one is hotter than fire…See more pic after the cut.

Lovely! Footballer Taye Taiwo shows off his kids (photo)

                                 

Ex Super Eagles Player/Olympique de Marseille defender Taye Ismaila Taiwo has shared this photo of his adorable kids, Aliyah and Jnr. born in 2007 and 2009 respectively…… The 29 year old footballer currently plays for Bursaspor……

Breaking: Nigeria records another case of Ebola virus

                               
A fresh case of Ebola virus disease has been recorded in Nigeria.
One of the doctors that attended to the Liberian, Patrick Sawyler, tested positive to the virus.
At least 70 of those that also travelled along with the Liberian are under surveillance. Eight are already under quarantine.

Airlines have also been directed not to bring back dead bodies from countries with Ebola virus.
Government agencies have also been directed to ensure that borders are properly checked to ensure that dead bodies from such countries are not allowed in. Continue.....

Wizkid spouse, Tania Omotayo Fires Back At Haters On Bleaching Allegations

                                   
Why anyone would think light skinned Tania Omotayo bleached her skin is quite surprising as it is very obvious that the sweet looking lady is a natural……. She has shared her baby photo and has given quite a lovely response to all her haters…… Read her response below:                                             

Chika Ike Reveals Why She Did Not Have Any Children Even While Married

                                  
Actress Chika Ike has revealed why she does not have a child yet. She said: ”I am still very young even though the impression people have is that I am old. My manager once told me ‘Chika, slow down; you are still a young girl’ so I am still young in some sense. Definitely, someday I will have a child of my own but in the main time I see all street kids as my kids.”