Michelle Obama explains why it's important for people to marry their equals to make a marriage work

Michelle Obama has revealed why it is important for people to marry their equals in order to make a marriage work.

The former US First Lady was interviewed by CBS’ Gayle King for a special piece at the Essence Festival in New Orleans. During the interview, Michelle shared stories with Ms King about her time in the White House, her marriage and the rocky road it took to get to where she is today.

Cristiano Ronaldo hints he could retire from football next year

Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a hint that he could retire from football next year.

The 34-year-old signed a four-year deal with Juventus last summer and went on to help them to the Serie A title in his first season at the club. 

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner previously said that he is in the shape to continue performing at the highest level for plenty more years to come, but footballer is now looking at hanging up his boots in 2020.

Here is Reno Omokri's reaction to Akpabio and Keyamo's appointment as Minister and Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs

Posting this photo of Godswill Akpabio and Festus Keyamo, Omokri wrote;

Festus (Stephanie Otobo) Keyamo is a former @OfficialEFCCPROSECUTOR. Godswill Akpabio is a former EFCC SUSPECT. Akpabio is now Keyamo's BOSS. A former PROSECUTOR will now be saying 'yes sir' to a former SUSPECT.

You can just imagine the irony! 

Angela Okorie's birthday white party was super, it was well attended by the Crème de la Crème of the industry..

More photos after the jump

Toolz, Tunde Demuren and their son wear matching swimwear as they vacation in Jamaica

Toolz, her husband Captain Tunde Demuren, and their son are currently vacationing in Jamaica and the family was pictured wearing matching swimwears while at the beach.

"Matchy-matchy in Montego Bay," Toolz captioned the photo.

Ministerial Inauguration: Oyo-Ita arrives Presidential Villa amidst investigation by EFCC

Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, the Head of Service of the Federation, arrived the State House Assembly and is currently attending the swearing in ceremony of Ministers.

Oyo-Ita who is currently being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged financial impropriety to the tune of N3bn, was scheduled to make presentation at the Ministerial nominees retreat yesterday August 20th but didn’t show up.

However, she was seen entering the office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari this morning. 

She is currently in the council chambers attending the Ministerial swearing-in ceremony.

Ministerial swearing-in ceremony kicks off as Ogah, Bello, Akpabio, Keyamo, Ngige, Ikeazu take oath of allegiance

President Buhari has started the swearing of ministers Designate at the Council chamber in the state House Abuja.

The ministers-designate are currently taking the oaths of allegiances in batches of five.

The first batch includes

Reno Omokri shares video of himself dancing as he mocks Wole Soyinka

Reno Omokri is not done mocking Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka. He shared a video of himself dancing as he mocked Soyinka over his recent faceoff with the presidency.

Recall that two days ago, Soyinka,Falana and others were stopped from holding a state of the Nation press conference in Lagos. 

Reno who is a strong critic of President Buhari, posted the video of himself dancing in excitement at Soyinka's faceoff with the Buhari-led government. According to Reno, Soyinka is reaping the bitter fruits of the tree he planted when he worked for the termination of Jonathan's administration.

He wrote

Kim Kardashian and son Saint West make scary faces in adorable photo

Kim Kardashian shared a photo showing her and son Saint West making scary faces.

Kim succeeded in looking slightly intimidating but Saint's look was adorable.

Only days ago, Kim revealed that her first son "really lives up to his name" - Saint.

We won't stop attack on Igbo leaders until they all pay dearly for their sins - Nnamdi Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu has insisted that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will continue with the attack on Igbo leaders in foreign countries. 

Alleging that soldiers desecrated the Igbo tradition and culture by invading his father's palace in Umuahia, the IPOB leader also blamed the death of over 600 IPOB members on ‘Operation Python Dance’ which he claimed was instigated and financed by Igbo leaders. 

In the press statement titled “Setting the Records Straight…..” which was issued on Tuesday by the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary Emma Powerful, IPOB warned that they won’t stop until all Igbo leaders pay dearly for their sins.

Keke Palmer calls out homophobes as she mourns man who committed suicide after being bullied for dating a trans woman

Keke Palmer has called out homophobes after a young man committed suicide because he was being bullied for dating a transwoman.

Maurice Willoughby, aka Reese Him Daddie, proudly showed off his girlfriend - a transgender woman named Faith - on Facebook but he received backlash for it . The humiliation and bullying he suffered as a result of who he loved continued and he took his life.

Lydia Forson shares her experience with an online beggar

Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson took to her Twitter handle to recount her experience with a thoughtless online beggar. Read below.

Onyx Godwin shuts down social media with his ''hot summergirl'' swimwear photos

Onyx Godwin is not playing with you all this summer. The makeup artist and vlogger took to his youtube channel to share these hot swimwear photos.

Davido, Assemblies of God, Obasanjo Farms in FIRS' list of 19,901 accounts ‘owing’ taxes

The Federal Inland Service (FIRS) on Monday August 19, published a list of 19,901 accounts yet to update their tax status. 

Owners of the 19,901 accounts were given 29 days to pay their tax or see it get deducted from their bank accounts. The notice read in parts;

We will convert 5 forests to herdsmen settlements in Kano State – Governor Ganduje

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has said its planning to convert five forests to grazing reserves for herdsmen in the state.

Ganduje said that his administration had inaugurated a technical committee on farm settlements for herdsmen in the state. He said further that the proposed settlement would assist in boosting socio-economic ventures in the state.  

New ministers set to be sworn-in by President Buhari today

The two-day Presidential Retreat hosted by President Buhari wrapped up with a charge from the president to the Ministers-designate to rise to the challenging responsibilities of ministerial office.  

A statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina in Abuja, said that the second and final day of the retreat kicked off with a presentation on Cabinet Processes and Procedures by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha.  

He said that this was followed by a presentation by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, on aligning government policies with the ideology, manifesto and campaign promises of the ruling party.

"Money exists only in the mind of the poor" Pastor Chris Oyakhilome speaks about wealth

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the founder and Senior Pastor of Christ Embassy churches, has sparked off a debate online with his comment on wealth, the rich and the poor.

While appearing on Benny Hinn's Ministriy's show last night, the clergyman who spoke on wealth, said

"Money does not make you rich. There is no such thing as money because money exists only in the mind of the poor. It's a way of the rich to control the poor." 

What's your take?

Wadume: Ibi residents kick against arrest of Taraba kidnap kingpin, say they’ll miss his ‘generosity’

The arrest of Hamisu Wadume, seems to have left a sour taste in the mouths of some residents of Ibi which is the hometown of the multi-millionaire kidnapper in Taraba state. 

The kidnapper whose escape was initially aided by some soldiers who ended up killing 3 police officers and a civilian, was re-arrested by the IGP Intelligence Response Team on Monday evening, at Lai Mai in Alo Holo area of Kano State.

However some residents of Ibi community have kicked against his arrest as they revealed they will greatly miss his generousity, including building a mosque for the people of his hometown. 

Davido reacts to report that he's on the list of top tax defaulters In Nigeria alongside Obasanjo, Omisore and others'

The Federal Inland Service (FIRS) on Monday August 19, published a list of 19,901 individuals and organisations, who default on tax payment in Nigeria. 

Owners of the 19,901 accounts including  Obasanjo Farms Nig. Ltd (Feedmill); Iyiola Omisore & Par; Citiroof Aluminium Co. Ltd; Coldstone Creamery Limited (Yaba); Davido Music Worldwide Ltd; and others were given 29 days to pay their taxes or see it get deducted from their bank accounts.

President Trump says 'Jews who vote for Democrat show great disloyalty'

President Donald Trump has said Jews who vote for Democrats are either ignorant or disloyal after two U.S. congresswomen were blocked from entering Israel because they support a boycott of the country over its treatment of Palestinians.

“Any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty,” Trump said on Tuesday during an Oval Office meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis.

Anthony Joshua speaks on people asking him to sack his trainer ahead of Andy Ruiz rematch

Anthony Joshua has blasted those calling for him to sack trainer Rob McCracken as “shallow and small-minded”.  

The British heavyweight star plans to regain the IBF, WBA and WBO belts he shockingly lost to Andy Ruiz Jr later this year with the rematch set for December 7 in Saudi Arabia.

Critics questioned whether AJ should continue working with his coach McCracken after his seventh-round TKO defeat to the Mexican in June at Madison Square Gardens. 

Juliet Ibrahim slams TV Presenter Akuko Perming for asking her to go back to her ex-husband

Juliet Ibrahim turned on her no-chill side as she dragged a TV Presenter, Miss Akuko Perming for asking her to go back to her ex-husband, Kwadwo Safo. 

Sharing a collage of Akuko's photo and a featherless chicken, the Ghanaian actress slammed the TV presenter for asking her to go back to her ex-husband and stop waiting for Mr Right even when he has moved on with the lady he impregnated while they were married. 

Maintaining that she is not a desperate woman that will lower her standards for anyone on earth, Juliet Ibrahim also took a swipe at TV Africa for tolerating such utterances from 'presenters who didn't research' before coming up on their show. 

She wrote; 

Photos: See the house Hamisu Wadume was hiding in before his arrest

Hamisu Wadume, the notorious kidnap kingpin, was hiding in this apartment in Kano state before his arrest by men of the Nigerian police on Monday August 19th.

Hamisu was initially arrested on August 6th but escaped after soldiers attacked the police officers who had him in custody and rescued him. In a confessional video posted online by the police yesterday, Hamids recounted how he was taken to the Nigerian Army headquarters, had his handcuffs removed and allowed to escape.

See more photos of the apartment below

Atiku’s petition is a mere waste of time - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) to dismiss the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar and the People's Democratic Party (PDP). 

The electoral body made the submission in its final address at the PEPT on Wednesday August 21. INEC’s lawyer, Yunus Usman (SAN) insisted that Atiku's petition was a mere waste of time as he and his party could not substantiate claims of the electoral commission having a server and transmitting results electronically. 

Happy birthday to Nollywood heavy weight, Kevin Ikeduba, We are wishing you more success.

The star is plus one today and we are wishing him all the best in his endevours. 

Rita Dominic, looked ravishing as she self styled for South Africa NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY event last Friday.

The Nollywood star share the photo in her social media page with the caption

Self-styled for South Africa NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY event last Friday.
Makeup- @radiezbyeve
Photos- @shotbyernest
More on @stylewithritadominic and my #instastory. ❤️

Mercy Aigbe, ooze sophistication in new photo she shared with a caption.

I am Unique, I am magnificent, I do not pretend to be who I am not .......what you see is what you get!... I am down to earth, straight forward, no time for hypocrisy! Cos I don’t need people’s approval to be me!... I am unapologetically a Queen and wherever I Stand, I Stand Tall, I once fell apart, survived and still standing Proud and Tall 👊👊👊
2pcs Set from @mag_divas ❤️❤️
Quick face beat @classieglow ✨
Y’all stay winning 💋

Kim Kardashian needed to put on a brave face when she came across the pigs during her recent trip to the Caribbean

In her Instagram stories, the reality star, 38, admitted she was frightened of the pigs, who curiously approached the star as she waded into the crystal clear water.   The star wore a tiny pair of gold yellow bikini bottoms which accentuated her amazing physique, along with a protective rash guard.

She styled her hair back into two braids, and finished off the look with a pair of sleek shades. 

Angela Okorie, shared a fabulous photo as she thanks her fans for the love they showed her on her birthday.

The star celebrated her birthday on the 17th of august. checkout the heartfelt message she wrote below...... source...Instagram

I want to say a big thank you to everyone that took out time to call, text, post just to wish me a happy birthday! You all made my day! The love was overwhelming and I appreciate every one of you, 
I am truly blessed to Have you guys
May God continue to bless you all
Whether the Devil likes it or Not 
The Heaven and The Earth knew a Queen
Was born,

Madonna proved she was just a regular mom on Tuesday

Madonna was seen wearing a bold Versace ensemble as she stepped out of her rehearsal space. 

'Get on my back, get on my back,' she said, before repeating her request for a third time even louder. 

Joshua faces Andy Ruiz Jnr in Diriyah in December as he looks to win back the world heavyweight titles he lost in a surprise defeat in June.

Joshua is one of Britain's most marketable athletes, with firms including British Airways, Jaguar Land Rover, Lucozade and Under Armour associated with the 29-year-old.

When Sportsmail gave his major partners the opportunity to comment on the fight, only three 

responded — and none suggested their deals would be affected by his decision.

Land Rover stated they were proud of their association with global ambassador Joshua.

Ariana Grande wrapped up the London leg of her Sweetener tour on Tuesday evening at the 02 Arena as she paraded the stage in white PVC thigh-high boots.

The Break Free hitmaker stirred the audience into a frenzy as she wiggled and grinded with one of her male dancers as she belted out her hits in front of 20,000 concertgoers.At the beginning of the show, Ariana wowed in a tulle mini-skirt paired with a cut-out crop top underneath a netted jacket with ruffled shoulders.

As she worked up a sweat on stage, the star whipped the jacket off to expose her abs in her racy studded bralet.

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez strips down to her lingerie in stunning new campaign (Photos)

Georgina Rodriguez, the girlfriend of superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo looked all stunning as she stripped off for a new campaign with lingerie brand, Yamamay.

The 25-year-old Spanish beauty posed in an array of underwear and flaunted her enviably taut stomach and banging body.

Widow wins legal right to collect her dead husband's sperm after he took his own life but her reason behind it is heart-melting

A heartbroken Australian widow won legal right to collect her husband's sperm after he took his own life at 27.

The widow, Jermimah Moylan and her late husband, Sebastian Moylan who married in 2015, were planning on trying for a baby in 2020. She even had to visit doctors and a naturopath to make sure her body was ready before she could get pregnant. 

But on Wednesday, August 14, Sebastian who met his wife at school at 17 took his own life, an action which left Jermimah and their families in complete shock.

Sowore planned to violently topple government – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has said its investigation so far revealed that the “RevolutionNow” movement was a smokescreen for the actual intention of Omoyele Sowore and his allies “to topple the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

The DSS said it engaged in a painstaking investigation of Sowore’s activities in view of the quantum of evidence so far gathered and may return to court to seek an extension of the 45 days granted it by the Federal High Court, Abuja to detain him.    

Princess Shyngle busted after stealing Instagram user's body and passing it off as hers

Princess Shyngle was forced to delete Instagram user, Miss Lulu Simmons' "body" from her page after being publicly shamed by the model. 

The Gambian-born actress had shared the photo on Instagram though with the model's head 'missing'. She also dragged those she claimed blamed her after getting cheated on by her boyfriend in the Instagram post.

President Buhari approves the replacement of 5 heads of federal government agencies

President Buhari has approved replacements for heads of Federal Government agencies that were recently appointed as ministers.

Senator Basheer Garba Mohammed has been appointed Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons. He replaces Sadiya Umar Farouk.

Dr. Chioma Ejikeme has been appointed Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, replacing Sharon O. Ikeazor, while Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi is now Director General/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency.

Larry King files for divorce from 7th wife, Shawn King

Larry King is ending his marriage to his 7th wife Shawn Southwick King, after being together for 22 years. 

The  American television and radio host had reconciled with his estranged wife when she tried pulling the plug in April 2010, but initiated the divorce process himself in 2019. Larry King who has been married 7 times to 8 different women, tied the nuptial knots with Shawn in 1997. 

Their wedding took place in his hospital room while preparing to undergo surgery to clear a clogged blood vessel in his heart. The couple have two grown sons together, and they are said to be 19 and 20 years old.

Caption this new photo of Fashola, Keyamo and Oshiomhole

The photo was captured at the presidential retreat for Ministers-Designate in Abuja.

EFCC finally admits raid, but says they were attacked by Ambode’s hoodlums

The Economic  and Financial Crimes Commission has finally admitted raiding former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode's home after denying the report earlier. 

Though eyewitnesses said the anti-graft agency's operatives were stopped by residents of Epe (Ambode's hometown), the EFCC claimed they were attacked by Ambode's hoodlums in a statement released by its head of media and publicity Wilson Uwajuren. He further disclosed that three officers were injured in the attack, while the EFCC official vehicle was damaged.