Cynthia Morgan claims responsibility for making coloured hair popular in Nigeria

According to Reggae/Dancehall sensation, Cynthia Morgan, she made 'red and these other colours the new cool out there'. Meaning she's responsible for Ladies wearing colored weaves and wigs over here in Nigeria.

APC Encourages Nigerians, Says "Change Is A Process"

 

APC posted this yesterday on their twitter account.

EgyptAir Crash: Debris Found On Greek Island

 

Debris has been found in the search for the EgyptAir plane that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea with 66 people on board after the jet went into a sudden spin and plunged 22,000ft before vanishing off the radar.

EA Sports Performance Index' Premier League's Team Of The Season

 

No Chelsea, Man United, Man City or Liverpool player made the list. Current champions, Leicester City have four players on the list while Tottenham and Arsenal were also represented.

Rapper, Ice Prince, announces he has left Chocolate City

Rapper, Ice Prince has announced his split from his record label, Chocolate City. Ice Prince made the announcement in an interview with Cool FM this morning May 19th.

 

He also announced that he is set to float his own record label to be known as Super Cool Cats. According to Ice Prince, his contract with Chocolate City Music expired two years ago.

Buhari receives rescued Chibok girl, Amina Ali Nkeki and her baby, Safiya (PHOTOS)

Pres. Buhari met Amina, her baby, her mum and others at the State House in Abuja this afternoon. More photos below...

VIDEO::Queen of shade Mariah Carey on J.Lo: "It's not like I don't know who she is...apparently, I'm very forgetful"

Mariah Carey dropped by Watch What Happens Live on Tuesday night and Andy Cohen, true to form, managed to get her to throw more shade at Jennifer Lopez's way. She also dished on Nicki Minaj and Jay Z, Beyonce and Britney Spears.

The 46-year-old five times Grammy winner clarified that when she famously said of J.Lo, "I don't know her," she wasn't being rude or dismissive. Andy tried to get to the bottom of the relationship between the two.

"Do you know each other?...She says you know her."

Carey replied: "No! Apparently, I 'm very forgetful because I don' remember the fact that it was just 

like 'Hi, I'm so and so' and move on."" she said. "It's not like I don't know who she is....of course I do."

Unemployed graduate lands job interviews after she stood at the traffic begging for job

 

A photo of a graduate begging for a job which was shared on social media has prompted dozens of calls from prospective employers. Unemployed BTech: Chemical Engineering graduate, Anthea Malwandle received positive responses after standing at a busy intersection in Johannesburg, South Africa with a placard, asking for work.

 

 

When Malwandle completed her degree at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in 2015, she never anticipated that her job-seeking journey would be so tough.

She has been hunting for graduate and internship programmes since April 2015, to no avail. She called many companies and visited their offices to try schedule interview appointments but failed.

In desperation, Malwandle took to the street with a placard. Her story has moved many people and the determined woman says that she would love to work for petrochemical companies in the production of energy fuels.

Touched by her struggle, a Sasol employee called into the Early Breakfast Show to request a meeting with her.

Source: EWN

Tiwa Savage stuns on the set of a music video-shoot

RnB/Afropop Singer, Tiwatope Savage stepped out looking good on the set of a music video shoot in Lagos. More photos below...

Fake 'Pastor' nabbed in Ondo for hawking meat and requesting people to eat for free (photos)

A 'pastor' with a Pentecostal church was yesterday arrested at the Ijomu area of Akure while hawking a fried meat and requesting people to join him in eating the fried meat for free.

Daniel Craig reportedly turns down £68 Million deal for two more Bond movies

If The Daily Mail is to be believed, Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond has come to an end, with the actor reportedly turning down a £68 million ($100 million) deal to return as 007 for two more movies.

“Daniel is done – pure and simple – he told top brass at MGM after Spectre,” claims the newspaper’s source. “They threw huge amounts of money at him, but it just wasn’t what he wanted.

He had told people after shooting that this would be his final outing, but the film company still felt he could come around after Spectre if he was offered a money deal.”

LOL::::See photos of some of your favourite celebrities way before fame

Check out a compilation of some celebrities before their big break. More when you continue...

PDP demands immediate release of all members in EFCC detention

The Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have demanded the immediate release of all members of their party that are currently in EFCC detention. Rising from its National Executive Committee NEC meeting in Abuja yesterday May 17th, the leadership of the party decried the "selective probe" of PDP members by the anti-graft agency. According to the party, it is

"a case of witch-hunt and unnecessary oppression aimed at silencing members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)". The party demanded that their members who have been arrested be released immediately or be charged to Court without further delay.

HMMM:::DMX & his girlfriend expecting his '13th' child

American Rapper, Earl Simmons aka DMX has reportedly fathered his 13th child. According to the Shade Room, the Father of 12 and his girlfriend are expecting a baby. Good for him!

Nigerian Army confirms the name of the rescued Chibok girl, shares more details

There was slight confusion when the Army initially confirmed that they had indeed rescued one of the abducted Chibok school girls, named Falmata Mbalala. This was contrary to reports that the girl was actually Amina Ali. The Army have corrected the mistake and released a more detailed statement. Read after the cut...

Update: Photos of the 2 Nigerian men arrested at Cambodian airport with cocaine in their stomachs

Okafor Ifeanyi Anthony and Adibe Paschal were arrested at Phnnom Penh International Airport on Monday, May 9 for smuggling 1.27 kilograms of cocaine inside their stomachs. See previous posthere....and more photos after the cut...

AWWWW:::Look at that sweet face! John Legend shares photo of baby Luna & Chrissy Teigen

Proud new papa John Legend shared a cute photo of wife Chrissy Teigen and their one-month-old baby on Instagram. "Burpface," the Grammy Award-winning singer, captioned the sweet shot

Young woman who was born 3 months premature & diagnosed with cerebral palsy, graduates from college

Raven Simone McFadden graduated college on May 15 with a degree in Communications and a double minor in Sociology and Psychology from Font Bonne University. Her cousin Bree wrote:

"I wish a simple Facebook post could capture how strong this woman is for making it this far. She was born 3 months premature and diagnosed with cerebral palsy. 

She had countless medical surgeries, therapy sessions, lost grants from the government, and had trouble with housing and assistance care. SHE NEVER LOST FOCUS & GRADUATED in 4 YEARS! WE LOVE YOU RAVEN!"

Kylie Jenner posts pic of herself in see-through top

She shared the photo on instagram yesterday...see an up-close photo after the cut...

Photos of how thunder Strikes Three Rhinos Dead At An Indian National Park

Three members of a rhino family have been killed by a lightning strike at an Indian national park. A 27-year-old female, a 14-year-old calf and a baby rhino were found dead after they were struck by a bolt that 'shook the ground' for miles, officials said.

CAN YOU BEAT THIS:::A Boy Riding A Motorbike With His Feet While Making A Phone Call

This daredevil youngster is being hunted by police after riding his motorbike with his feet while he spoke to his mum on a mobile phone. The boy was filmed speeding along the road.

Trade Union Congress backs out of planned NLC strike

Members of the Trade Union Congress TUC have backed out of today's planned strike action by the Ayuba Wabba led NLC. The TUC announced this after a joint meeting between Labor leaders and the Federal government yesterday night May 18th. Electricity workers, NUPENG and PENGASSAN have already signified they will not be participating in the proposed strike action.

APC jubilates as Lagos state discovers oil

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State have expressed their joy over the recent discovery of oil in Badagry. In a statement released by its Publicity Secretary, Joe Igbokwe, yesterday May 17th, the party said the recent discovery shows that "God has not finished with Nigeria".

Lagos State Govt warns Lagosians not to partake in any strike action

The Lagos State Government last night said they would uphold the Rule of Law to ensure Lagosians go about their normal businesses in any part of the State without fear or molestation today. See more tweets shared by Gov. Ambode's official Twitter handle after the cut...

Photos of Kylie Jenner's new $275,000 Rolls-Royce

Kylie Jenner's breakup with ex Tyga isn't stopping her from living her life to the fullest! She was pictured driving a red Rolls-Royce in LA, which is said to have cost her about $275,000.

CBN grants license to Nigeria’s first Islamic bank, Jaiz Bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted license to the first Islamic Bank in Nigeria, Jaiz Bank to operate nationally. The approval was announced by the Chairman of the Bank, Umaru Mutallab at a meeting with the President-General of the Nigerian National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Saad Abubakar IV, in Abuja on Monday May 16th.

“As a regional bank, Jaiz has operated in 12 states (in Northern Nigeria) but with the new licence we can now spread to all parts of the country. We will open branches in the 36 states of the federation"he said

LOL:::Photo of Daddy Showkey & Pasuma in their youthful days

Veteran Nigerian singer, Daddy Showkey pictured with Fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma in a throwback photo shared via Instagram.

Photos of man who killed his parents and two sisters in Yobe

Pictured above is 28-year-old Adamu Mai Bisco who hacked his parents and two sisters to death at their home in Potiskum, Yobe State on Monday May 16th. Adamu who is alleged to be drug addict, hacked his family members with a shovel while they slept. More photos bellow>>

AY Comedian's wife, Mabel Makun shares lovely new photos on IG

Interior Designer and wife of AY Comedian, Mabe Makun shared the photos on Instagram yesterday.

Poor power supply: Blame pipeline Vandals , not us' - Electricity distributors tell Nigerians

The Association of Nigeria Electricity Distributors of Nigeria otherwise known as DISCOs, have asked Nigerians to stop blaming them for the poor supply of electricity being experienced nationwide.

LOL:::Two men bag 20 Years Jail term for illegal oil bunkering

Wisdom Afangideh and Godwin John were convicted and sentenced by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to 10 years imprisonment on each of the two count charge brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission.

They were both arrested on June 8, 2012 by officials the Department of State Service in Oku Iboku village in Ikat Adakpan LG of Akwa Ibom State, with one DAF truck (registration number XQ 926 APP Lagos) with 33,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).

However, the convicts were also given an option of paying N3M fine each. Also the truck and the product are to be forfeited to the Federal Government.

Kim K stuns in a shimmering chainmail gown at a lavish Cannes jewellery bash (Photos)

Kim Kardashian West looked absolutely stunning as she made an appearance at Jeweller De Grisogono's party on the French Riviera, in a shimmering chainmail gown with flowing train. She also had expensive diamond jewellery on - a pair of dazzling teardrop earrings and a huge emerald ring which dazzled on her finger.  See more photos of Mrs West walking the red carpet after the cut..

Mocheddah & her man, Bukunyi celebrate his birthday (Photos)

Mocheddah's longtime boyfriend, Prince Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi (younger brother of Beat FM OAP Gbemi) was a year older yesterday. The couple hung out with some friends to celebrate his birthday last night. See some screenshots from videos shared via Snapchat. More after the cut..

Troops clear Boko Haram camp in Sambisa Forest, rescue 41 hostages

Troops of 7 Division yesterday Tuesday May 17th, cleared Boko Haram terrorists out of their Njimia camp within Sambisa forest. While advancing earlier in the morning on the same day, the troops also cleared Boko Haram terrorists camps at Alafa, where they encountered heavy resistance from Boko Haram terrorists and killed 15 of them.

FINALLY:::Presidency releases details of the 2016 budget to the public

The presidency has released details of the 2016 budget to the public. The budget was signed into law on May 6th. Continue to see more details bellow...

HMMMM:::Pastor allegedly caught with fetish materials buried in the compound of his apartment (Photos)

IG User - mr_osaz shared this via his account. According to him, a tenant who claims to be a pastor, was caught with fetish materials he hid in the compound of his rented apartment. When questioned, he said he's 'using it to work for his God' . See what was found with him after bellow ...

Eya...lady looking for a job on the streets of Port Harcourt

Na wa o! Hope she gets the help she needs...

SO SERIOUS :::NLC says it will continue with its proposed strike tomorrow

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Ayuba Wabba says they will proceed with its planned strike despite this morning's injunction by the National Industrial Court ‎restraining organized labor from embarking on its planned strike action tomorrow May 18th.

The head of information of NLC, Benson Upah, in an interview with TheCable said‎ “‎NLC’s position has not shifted. The strike will go on tomorrow,” he said. 

When asked if he could be quoted, he said: “Quote me the strike will go on tomorrow.”

The leadership of NLC say the take-off point for workers in Abuja is at the NLC secretariat by 8am.

Femi Fani-Kayode still detained despite meeting bail conditions

Read the press statement below...

The dictatorial, vengeful, vindictive and scurrilous use of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by the APC-led federal government to achieve sinister purposes against vocal individuals and members of the opposition has once again played itself out in the macabre continued detention of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, 5 days after fulfilling all his bail conditions.

WOW:::World's biggest cruise ship worth a whopping $1bn arrives in Britain (photos)

The largest cruise ship in the world – measuring more than four football pitches in length with a maximum capacity for 6,780 passengers – has docked in Southampton for final preparations before its maiden voyage. A small crowd of well-wishers, welcomed the £800million Harmony of the Seas as it arrived just after dawn today.

AY shares powerful message on taking charge of life as he shares nice new pics

Read what he wrote after the cut...

OH JESUS::Aborted foetus found in the toilet of a female hostel (photo)

A LIB reader sent this in but I'll leave out the name of the school because I wasn't able to confirm it happened there. Read below...

Hello Linda, this is a picture of a five month old still born that was found in the toilet of a hostel of a supposed Christian school in Benin city. On the 15th of May 2016 which was aSunday the cleaners found the aborted child there and alerted the school authorities. The schools clinic evacuated the child and took it for verifications before discarding. 

Tenants take to social media to highlight the awful conditions they've had to endure

Tenants pay huge sums for rent and sometimes they don't get their money's worth. Many of them have taken to social media under the hashtag #ventyourrent to share their horror stories.

Prolific movie director Kunle Afolayan shows off his new home (photos)

He shared a video of his new house and wrote

"Hmmmm! Some people may see this as show off but the wise will see beyond the surface . My main motive of putting this video out is firstly, To appreciate the goodness of God in my life but majorly to use it as a medium to minister and encourage every hardworking Nigerian out there that if you put your mind to what you believe in,

Lagos now officially an oil producing state' Gov. Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday declared that Lagos has officially joined the League of Oil Producing States in Nigeria following the discovery of crude oil by Tunde Folawiyo Petroleum Company Limited in Badagry, Lagos.