Abubakar Shekau is alive - Journalist Ahmed Salkida says

Journalist, Ahmed Salkida, who has reported extensively about Boko Haram, says that Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Boko Haram is still alive. Shekau was last heard from in March, when he released an audio message pledging allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group. He has not been seen in any of the sect recently released videos, fueling speculations that he might have been killed. Also the Chadian president, Idriss Deby fueled this speculation on Tuesday August 11th when he said a new leader of Boko Haram, Mahamat Daoud, has taken over from Shekau.

Photo: Adanna Ohakim and hubby expecting first child

Adanna Steineker, the daughter of former Imo state governor, Ikedi Ohakim and her hubby, David are expecting their first child. The excited parents-to-be shared their happy news on Instagram. Congrats to them!

See the massive houses reportedly marked for demolition by Kaduna state govt (photos)

El-Rufai likes to demolish sha...lol. I remember how he dealt with people when he was FCT minister. 

According to multiple sources, some massive buildings in Kaduna state have been earmarked for demolition by the state government. The buildings are alleged to have been erected on lands that were initially assigned to build schools and other government institutions. They are about to be reclaimed by the state government. More photos after the cut...

Irina Shayk plants a kiss on Bradley Cooper on PDA-packed Italian getaway

Irina seems really into Bradley. She's more touchy-feely with him than she was with Ronaldo. The two appeared very much inlove as they continued with their romantic getaway on the beautiful Amalfi Coast in Italy. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Former Nigerian leader, Yakubu Gowon visits Ambode in Lagos

Former Military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, paid a visit to Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday August 14th. Continue to see more photos..

Miss Imo state Photogenic Queen stuns in new photos

21 yr old Sandra Natachi Okeke, the current Miss Imo state Photogenic queen & an undergraduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe university studying English literature, releases stunning new pics. More after the cut

Deputy Governor of Borno state, Zannah Mustapha dies in Yola

The deputy governor of Borno State, Zannah Mustapha died in Yola, Adamawa state this morning during an official trip to the state. Mustapha, who had gone to Yola yesterday to attend the convocation ceremony at Moddibo Adama University, retired to his room last night and failed to wake up this morning. He'd died in his sleep at a government guest house in the state capital.

Adamawa not using N200m for prayers against Boko Haram - Govt

There were reports yesterday that Adamawa State Government is planning to spend N200million to mobilize prayer warriors against Boko Haram. Reacting to the report, the government of the state said it's not true, that rather, the money is for 'strengthen existing community surveillance and intelligence gathering to check mate the operations of the insurgents.'