President Buhari congratulates D'Tigers, assures them of full support ahead of Olympics

Read the presidential press statement below

'President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the national men's basketball team, D'Tigers, on their victory over Angola in yesterday's final of the FIBA Africa Basketball Championship in Tunisia. President Buhari joins other sports-loving Nigerians in applauding D'Tigers' exhilarating 74-65 victory over their Angolan opponents which also secured Nigeria's qualification for the men's basketball event at next year's Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro.

The President commends the players for displaying exemplary strength, courage, determination and patriotism as well as great skills and creativity to dethrone Angola, the perennial African basketball champions.

Ne-Yo lashes out at angry fans over baby news

After Ne-Yo announced last night that he's expecting a baby with new girlfriend/wife Crystal Renay, after asking his former fiancée Monyetta Shaw to get her tubes tied, his fans read him his last rites. And after one too many nasty comments Ne-Yo had enough and set his followers straight in the comment section. See what he wrote after the cut...

Project Fame 8: Amos Anderson makes historic comeback!

History was made in the ongoing weekly MTN Project Fame West Africa 8.0 as Emmanuel Amos Anderson became the firstcontestant in the history of the competitionto be eliminated and then readmitted into the competition. Anderson, who is currently studying International Relations at IRGIB Africa University, Cotonou was the centre of attention as the judges were forced to cave into pressure from the audience by granting him reprieve to continue in the competition following his initial elimination. 

Robin Thicke and ex-wife Paula Patton reunite to spend time with their son

Paula and Robin ended their relationship after 20 years together but thankfully, they are still cordial. The exes were seen at the weekend taking their 5 year old son, Julian to his football game at a Malibu park. More photos after the cut...

Photo: Femi Adesina sworn in as SA to Buhari

President Buhari pictured shaking hands with his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina after he swore him in at the state house today August 31st.

Nigerian footballer Awoniyi signs deal with Liverpool FC

Liverpool Football Club have completed the signing of 18-year-old Nigeria youth international, Taiwo Awoniyi. The striker has immediately joined German club FSV Frankfurt on loan. ‎ Congrats to him.

Serena Williams launches sneakers, 'The Greatness Collection' with Nike

Tennis greatest player Serena Williams has partnered with Nike to produce 3 sneakers to be included in their 'Greatness Collection.' The sneakers are named the 'Nike Air Max 1 Ultra, 'Nike Roshe LD-1000# and NikeCourt Flare. Serena is pictured above with Nike designer, Mark Parker. 

Senate president Bukola Saraki with Ban Ki Moon in NY (photos)

S Senate President, Bukola Saraki with Secretary General of United Nations, Ban Ki Moon at the 1st day of the 4th United Nations Conference for Parliamentary Heads in New York..