My new book will “draw blood”, says Wole Soyinka

                   
Playwright and Essayist, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Saturday disclosed that he wants to “draw blood” with his latest book, InterInventions.

Soyinka said it is his own tool of “vengeance” against “unprovoked assault of public lies,” many of which were directed against him.

The Nobel Laureate who disclosed this in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, in his remark at the formal inauguration of The Wole Soyinka Foundation, a retreat haven for writers, described InterInventions as “the nastiest book” he has ever written.

Army Purges Boko Haram From Borno State Towns

                   
The Nigerian Army are destroying Boko Haram camps and enclaves in Kerenowa and Chikun Gudu, the border towns in Borno state, as well as surrounding areas.

The troops of the 5 Brigade Nigerian Army have, up to date, liquidated over 20 well-fortified terrorist camps at the gateway to Kerenowa, Gumada and Dogon Gida. The troops have also discovered twin tunnels that Boko Haram members dug in order to conceal their training facilities and access routes from the army aerial reconnaissance and bombardment.

Roads linking Marte, New Marte and Kerenowa towns have been cleared of improvised explosive devices planted by the terrorists.

Touching: Obasanjo Speaks About His Late Wife Stella

                                   
Former president of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo has confessed that he is still missing his late wife Stella.
The Nation reports that on Sunday, October 24, the ex-president took part in the 10th memorial service for the late Stella at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta.

“I won’t say much about her today because much had been written already in my tribute about my late wife in the book, ‘My Watch’ and part of it says, she will be dearly missed by me, my family and the Abebe family,” Obasanjo said.

Why Fuel Subsidy Must Go Now-- Sanusi To President Buhari

                  
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi 11 said yesterday that President Muhammadu Buhari should remove the subsidy  on fuel  if the economy must be saved.
“This fuel subsidy has to go,” the former Central Bank governor declared at the All Africa Business Leaders Award West Africa held in Lagos.
Sanusi, who spoke extensively on the state of the economy,
said the country can no longer afford the many leakages that have battered the economy over the years.
Quoting CBN figures,he said: “in the  first two quarters of this year, this country  spent over 500 billion naira on debt servicing. At end of this year, it will be over 1trillion  which is more than the amount of money budgeted for health, education and defence combined.

Nicki Minaj meets Meek Mill's Grand Ma

Nicki Minaj got to meet her beau's Grandma. Nicki Minaj said she was enamoured by her. You can see the resemblance between Meek and his Grand Mum.

We are getting there! Kylie Jenner shares another sexy photo

Soon come, soon come! :-). She will soon give us a naked pic! We are slowly getting there.. lol.

Photos: Amber Rose slips her curves into a T-shirt & PVC skirt

Amber Rose celebrated her birthday last night in a very peculiar outfit. She wore a contrast-trimmed yellow T-shirt with the words (Popular Slut Club) & fashioned into a crop-top. She also slipped her curvaceous figure into a bright pink PVC skirt, which clung to her pert posterior as she left luxury night club Playhouse in Hollywood, California, with a group of friends. See more pics after the cut

Instagram Fight Between Reekado Banks And His Fan

                                
Mavin’s golden boy, Reekado Banks recently posted a photo of a female fan that tattooed his (Reekado Banks ’) name on her hand and also praising her for doing that, this however was unacceptable to some of his fans in their own opinion and they did gave him a piece of their mind.

Ali Baba Says Benue Upcoming Acts Are Not Happy With 2baba

                              
Nigerian king of comedy, Ali Baba has outlined 4 things 2face Idibia needs to stop doing now that he is 40.
In an exclusive chat with an Online body, Ali Baba who gave the reveiw of 2face’s biography, ‘A Very Good Bad Guy’ said he will be advising 2face on these things which are apparently germane.

I Haven’t Found The Right Man Says: Genevieve Nnaji

                                       
Genevieve Nnaji has opened up on why she decided to produce her own movie ‘Road to Yesterday’, ,following her long hiatus .She also revealed though she hasn't ruled out marriage,she is waiting for the right man.. Excerpts from her interview with Chux Ohai of PunchOn why it has taken her a long time to join the growing ranks of new generation movie producers in the country, Genevieve says,

“I chose to be an actress. Acting was what I had always wanted to do. I don’t think that I ever imagined myself producing a film. I love acting. If the Nigerian movie industry was as stable as it should be, I probably would have been on the set of a movie every day of my life and not be bothered about what goes on behind the camera. So it is a matter of choice and preference.”On marriage ..

Actress Iretiola Doyle shows her injury from a traffic robbery

According to Iretiola Doyle, she was robbed and injured in traffic. The robbers shattered the window, stole her phone and she had to get 6 stiches. '1 inch deeper and it would have been a different story.' The Govt definitely needs to do something about these robberies.

Gbajabiamila to Saraki: APC has no Hand in Your Case, Clear Yourself If You're Innocent

                            
The Majority Leader of the House of Reps, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has faulted the insinuation that the politics of the APC was responsible for the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

Contending that nothing could be farther from the truth than such a claim, Gbajabiamila said Saraki’s trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) bordered strictly on the law and Saraki knows the truth.

Hoodlums on rampage in Lagos State

                            
There was pandemonium at Obalende and Third Mainland Bridge  yesterday as hoodlums vandalised properties and attacked motorists.

The hoodlums, who took to the streets at 5:20pm,  robbed motorists.

They were said to be venting their frustration over the raiding of the area by the Task Force on Environment.

It was gathered that the rampaging crowd also damaged police vehicles at Obalende, just as they set a Rapid Response Squad (RRS) patrol bike on fire.

Besides the patrol vehicles and private cars, it was learnt that the angry touts also destroyed a LAGBUS.

Hot Kylie Jenner shares another sexy pic

Hot 18 year old King Kylie, with 40m IG followers!

Nigeria needs Godly leaders says Buhari

                                                           
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said Nigeria needs leaders with integrity, transparent character, faithfulness and other godly attributes to overcome her current challenges.

Speaking at the sixth Annual Prayer Breakfast organized by the Christian Legislators Fellowship of Nigeria in Abuja, Thursday, the President said great leaders follow godly principles.

Buhari, who spoke through the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Ibukun Odusote, said, “The time has come for Nigeria to have godly leaders in a permanently changing world. Change, though usually resisted, is the most constant component of life.

Kim Kardashian shows bump in tight dress as she heads to 35th birthday Party

           

It's been a rough month for the Kardashian family due to Lamar Odom's health crisis after slipping into a coma after a drug-fueled four days in a Nevada brothel.

But that didn't stop Kanye West from making sure his wife Kim Kardashian got a proper birthday celebration.

On Wednesday the 38-year-old rapper threw a surprise birthday party for his pregnant wife, who turned 35-years-old.

INEC Chairman: Buhari has shown he is sectional leader - Fayose

Read the press statement below..

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the appointment of yet another northerner, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a vindication of his position that “President Mohammadu Buhari is a sectional leader, who sees himself mainly as leader of the Hausa/Fulani, and not that of the entire people of Nigeria.”

The governor, who said he had expected that the new INEC Chairman will be chosen from one of the three Southern geo-political zones, especially the South Western part of the country being the only zone yet to produce chairman of the nation’s electoral umpire, posited that; “Nigeria has entered a one chance bus and it remains to be seen who will save the country from its sectional President.”

Rick Ross embarrasses Meek Mill over Wale

Last night rapper Meek Mill slammed Wale and took it upon himself to expel the Nigerian born rapper from his music label, Maybach Music Group after Wale told The Breakfast Club that Meek brought a pencil to a gun fight in his beef with Drake.

Before expelling Wale from MMG on social media, Meek should have first checked with MMG CEO Rick Ross. You see, just hours after Meek made the announcement, Rick Ross uploaded a video of Wale performing with DJ Khaled and captioned it "Never question The Empire #MMG" lol.

Ministerialscreening: Senate finally screens Rotimi Amaechi

The senate today finally screened former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi. During his screening, Rotimi Amaechi informed the senate of his achievements while he was the speaker of the Rivers state House of Assembly and also as governor of the state.

Speaking on corruption, Amaechi said he is a man that doesn't like corruption and has always stood against it since his days as a Student Union President. He said he finds it difficult to do what people want him to do if it clashes with his standing principle.

He said he is unable to define corruption as it takes various forms and that corruption does not only entail the exchange of money. He said given positions to close relatives who do not qualify for a job is also a form of corruption.

Nigerian Senate Continues Ministerial Screening

                                 
The Senate will today, October 22, conduct another round of ministerial screening as nominees will entertain questions raised on the floor of the House.

Topping the list of ministerial nominees to be screened today is former governor of Rivers state Rotimi Amaechi.

Amaechi is the last man standing from the first batch of ministerial nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Out of the first 21 nominees from ‘batch A’, 19 have been screened while one nominee from Batch B has also been screened. With the statistics, 15 nominees from ‘batch B’, and one from the first list is yet to be quizzed.

Meek Mill Blasts Wale: ‘Broke Rapper….Go Jump Off A Roof

                             
Meek Mill is charged up. The Philly rapper has fired back at his MMG labelmate Wale after his inflammatory comments during an interview with “The Breakfast Club” earlier today.
When asked what he thought of the Drake vs. Meek beef, Wale didn’t tiptoe around the subject. “I honestly think he brought a pencil to a gun fight. 

He ain’t even bring a knife—a pencil. A piece of paper. He tried to paper cut him to death,” he said. “You can’t compete with somebody that got them type of relationships. I’m tellin’ everybody who thinks that Meek lost this off the strength of losing. It doesn’t matter what he made. He could’ve wrote ‘Ether 3.0′ and the opinions of the people would’ve been that their boy from Canada waxed him.”
But Meek didn’t take too kindly and shot back at Wale on Instagram.

Pics of the Day..Will you eat this?

Can't say for sure what this is but whatever it is, will you eat it? Looks like little snakes though...

Meet The King With 100 Wives and His Beautiful Ladies

                       
Did you know that the 11th King of Bafut, Cameroon, addressed as Abumbi II, has about 100 wives?Well, they weren’t all his to start. According to local tradition, when a fon (king) dies, his successor inherits all his wives and then marries his own fresh queens.

“The queens have a great role to play in the fondom (kingdom),” says Prince Nickson, also of Bafut, noting that it is up to these women behind the man to shape him in his kingly role.

“Behind every successful man must be a very successful, staunch woman,” says Abumbi’s third wife, Queen Constance.

Boko Haram Terrorists Escaping From Troops Kill 20 In Borno

                           
No fewer than 20 people have been shot dead by suspected Boko Haram terrorists during a raid on a village in Borno state.

Vanguard reports that the large group of terrorists were fleeing a military offensive when they opened fire on the villagers, gunning down at least twenty people in the process.

Four cars were reportedly hit in Nganzai district, just outside Jingalta village, 70 kilometres (45 miles) north of Maiduguri, Babakura Kolo, a member of a local vigilante group informed.

The man who assists the military in fighting the Islamist sect explained: “We received information of an attack by Boko Haram gunmen on four cars near Jingalta village where they shot dead all 20 occupants of the vehicles before setting the cars ablaze.

Snoop Dogg's Son Says He Only Played Football for His Dad's Love

                             
This past summer's news of Snoop Dogg's son Cordell Broadus giving up football for a career in film was pretty shocking.
After all, Broadus was one of the most highly touted wide receivers in the country, having just accepted a full-ride scholarship from UCLA.

But in a touching revelation, Broadus revealed that the only reason he even played football was for his father's love and attention.

If Broadus was so good in football, even though it might not have been in his heart, imagine how good he'll be working with film if that's what he really wants to do with his life.

9ice Finally Opens Up On Fight With Ruggedman

        
The truth is gradually coming out years after two popular singers 9ice and his erstwhile friend Ruggedman fight. Five years down the lane 9ice says he has not forgiven Ruggedman. In 2010, the rumour mill was agog with the story that Ruggedman had affair with 9ice’s ex-wife, Toni Payne.

As if to confirm the rumour, 9ice released a controversial single titled Once Bitten and tongues wagged and the rumour mill claimed 9ice sang about his marriage in the song. Many were quick to say 9ice was referring to Ruggedman as the man he said he caught sleeping with his lover.

appointment Alert: PMB appoints Mahmud Yakubu as new INEC Chairman

             

President Buhari has appointed Mahmud Yakubu as the substantive chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. Yakubu's appointment was approved during the council of state meeting which held at the state house today October 21st. Yakubu takes over from Amina Zakari who has been working as INEC Chairman in acting capacity since Attahiru Jega left office in June. She was appointed INEC commissioner for the North-East.

PMB Performs Groundbreaking To Connect Nigeria and North Africa

                      
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, October 20, implemented a “ground-breaking” ceremony for the construction of African super highway designed to connect Nigeria with North Africa.

Speaking at the ceremony for the construction of highway in Obung community, Akamkpa Local Council of Cross River state, Buhari said that the road, which will take off from the proposed Ikang deep sea port, will serve as an opportunity for the people of Cross River state and Nigeria as a whole, The Guardian reports.

Law School Graduates 3,600 Lawyers, 4 Emerged First Class

The Nigerian Law School has graduated 3,600 students, who were called to the Nigerian Bar after successful completion of this year’s final bar examinations.

The Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Mr. Olanrewaju Onadeko, while speaking on Tuesday at the Call-to-Bar ceremony at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, disclosed that the number included 14 candidates from the previous Bar final examinations.

According to him, “four candidates out of the total number 3,600 that were called to Bar, came out with first class, 109 obtained the second class upper grade, 418 were classified in the second lower division and 1, 422 attained the pass grade.”

The law school boss further stated that a total number of passes at the examinations was 1,953, while 815 students failed the examinations outrightly.

Jay Z kisses his wife zealously while they perforned on stage

Husband and wife act: Jay Z and Beyonce performed a tune with Jay Z who couldn't resist kissing his wife on stage. He was also caught checking out her butt. More photos after the cut..

Wande Coal dedicates album to fans

                             

Nigerian hip hop artiste, Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, aka Wande Coal has dedicated his sophomore album titled Wanted to his fans. The new album, billed to be released on Monday, October 26, is coming after a long wait by his fans.

“Finally Black Diamond presents Wanted, my sophomore album. This is for the diehard fans, the critics, haters, media houses and most importantly for those who never stopped believing. This is a reminder of who I was and who I have evolved into. This is where I want to be Wanted,” the singer cum dancer posted on his Instagram page.

2face Idibia and his daughter on the red carpet of his book launch

2face pictured above with his wife Annie and their second daughter Olivia on the red carpet of his book launch which is currently going on in Lagos. There are lots of celebrities present at the event including RMD, Tiwa Savage Balogun, Ali Baba, Dare Art Alade, DJ Jimmy Jatt, T.W.O, Teju Babyface and more. The biography, written and edited by journalist and CEO of Black House Media Ayeni Adekunle, is called 'A Very Good Bad Guy'. See the photos after the cut...

The body on Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika though

The Kenyan video vixen shared some workout photos and the body on her is wow! More photos after the cut...

Delta State Police Smash Child Trafficking Syndicates

                       
The Delta state police command has smashed child trafficking syndicates and recovered several babies in Asaba and Onitsha.

Leadership reports that Alkali Baba Usman, the state police commissioner, disclosed some details of the successful operation while briefing journalists on Monday, October 19 in Asaba.

Usman said that that operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), who were acting on a tip-off about a human and child trafficking cell in Asaba, arrested one Nkiru Asouza and her husband, Chidiebele Udeagbala.

Port Harcourt International Airport named the worst airport in the world

                   
According to a list released by Travel Website - Sleeping In Airports, of the 10 worst airports in the world, the Port Harcourt International Airport was listed as number 1. See what landed PH airport as the worst in the world after the cut...

What landed Port Harcourt at the top of the pile? According to the magazine report

"Respondents reportedly complained about unpleasant and unhelpful staff, alleged corruption, a severe lack of seating, broken air-conditioning and the fact that the arrivals hall was inside a tent.

"The good news is that some areas of the terminal have been recently renovated, meaning you can expect actual walls, floors and windows," says the website. "Though it is a far cry from reasonable, improvements are being made."

Buhari arrives Cross Rivers for flag-off of 260km super highway

President Buhari this morning arrived Cross Rivers state for the flag off of the construction of the 260km Calabar-Katsina-Ala super highway. More photos after the cut...

Meet the 80yrs Old Woman Arrested for Selling Live Cartridges

I wonder why this elderly woman allowed her old age to be rubbished by young folks because of money.

80-year-old Madam Comfort Izeomwen, who has been tagged as arms peddler, has been arrested and paraded by the Edo State Police Command. The octogenarian was arrested following the arrest of her alleged accomplice, Stella Omobude, 48, who was caught with 32 live cartridges by the police.

INEC May Postpone Kogi, Bayelsa Guber Polls

                                    
The absence of national commissioners may force the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to alter the timetable for the conduct of the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States.

The shift in the dates of the two elections is being considered due to the operational challenge posed by the retirement of most of its national commissioners whose tenure have expired, THISDAY has learnt.

Presently, activities at the commission are said to have been greatly hampered due to the non-constitution of a new INEC management board.

Apart from the absence of duly appointed national commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), INEC is also facing financial constraints occasioned by the freezing of its accounts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for non-compliance with the policy on the transfer of funds to the Treasury Single Account (CBN) as directed by the federal government.

FIFA Presidency: Blatter Backs African Successor

                              
Embattled FIFA President Sepp Joseph Blatter has thrown his hat in the ring in support of Africa producing the next FIFA President.
Two Nigerians, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu and Chief Segun Odegbami have indicated interest in the plum job.

Speaking on a local Swiss radio station over the weekend, Blatter said Africa had contributed so much to the development of football that it would not be out of place if the continent produces the next FIFA president.

"Africa can produce the next FIFA president, why not. Nigeria is an interesting football country which has participated in all FIFA competitions, winning the U-17 World Cup four times and doing well at the. big stage. Other continents should support Nigeria because of her pedigree. The world should give Nigeria a chance because she can bring a lot of positive developments to world football. "

Police arrest banker for forging WASCE and University results

                       

26-year-old banker, Daniel Makanjuola, has been arrested by the Police in Lagos for using a forged West African Senior School Certificate and Lagos State University’s statement of result to get a job at Wema Bank Plc, Marina branch,Lagos Island.

The police said Makanjuola pretended that he was a degree holder in marketing with Second Class, Upper Division, and had also provided a forged National Youth Service Corps discharge certificate and a reference letter to the bank before he gained employment. He claimed to have obtained the letter from United Bank for Africa, where he supposedly worked previously.

Another Super Eeagles player retires from the National Team via social medial

                     
Super Eagles player, Emmanuel Emenike took to his instagram page yesterday night  to announce he is quitting the national team. What he wrote after the cut...

Tension as Edo Speaker escapes impeachment

                  
There was tension at the premises of the Edo State House of Assembly Monday over alleged plot to impeach Speaker Victor Edoror.

Workers at the assembly spoke in low tunes about his possible impeachment, while sympathizers of the speaker stayed around his office.

The lawmakers did not sit till about 5pm and held plenary for about 10 minutes because of executive session of the lawmakers which lasted over four hours.

Sources said some lawmakers were peeved following discovery that council chairmen in the 18 local government paid N2m each to the Speaker for the renovation of the lawmakers’ quarters.

Another source said the council chairmen have been paying N1.3m each to the lawmakers for the past six months.

Patriotic Beyoncé covers Beat Magazine's Issue No. 16

superstar singer, the epitome of the American Dream and is a mother hen to boot.

And in a new photoshoot, a very patriotic Beyoncé - seen flying the U.S. flag - revealed more than just her sexy side in a series of snaps.

In one picture, the 34-year-old mother-of-one is clad in a white swimsuit, while clutching onto a chicken.

The songstress strikes a smoldering pose for the camera with the American flag draped over her shoulders. 

 after the cut...

Rita Ora enjoy the thrills and spills of a spook-tacular ride at Knotts Scary Farm

                
Rita Ora as been incredibly busy of late, jetting from continent to continent in between filming The X Factor as she juggles her music career and her new role as a reality TV judge. 
But Rita Ora enjoyed some well-earned down time last week when she paid a visit to Knotts Scary Farm in Buena Park, California, with a group of friends.
The 24-year-old singer whooped with delight as she enjoyed all the fun of the fair, beaming from ear-to-ear as she experienced the thrills and spills of a spook-tacular ride.  

The Body On Me hitmaker went casual in black biker boots and leather-look leggings, showing off her slim, toned legs as she sat astride the ride.
Rita also went for a black long-sleeved top with a bright, multi-coloured design on the front.

Rivers indigenes commend FG for nominating Amaechi

                           
Some Rivers indigenes on Monday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for nominating former governor of the state, Chibuike Amaechi as a minister.

Mr. Somiari Ogolo, a Port Harcourt based lawyer told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt that Amaechi was competent to serve as a minister.

“ Amaechi worked hard and played a key role in the development of the state, “ he said.

Ogolo said the former governor’s impressive record of performance was still fresh in the minds of Rivers people and Nigeria. Continue...