President Buhari sacks Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Tor Ujah

President Buhari has approved the immediate termination of appointment of the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Reverend Tor Ujah. 

In a statement released by the Director (Information) at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, the Federal government says the termination was in line with the provision of Section 4, Sub-Section 3 of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission Act.

Cassie and Alex Fine are engaged (video)

Cassie and her boyfriend Alex Fine are engaged!! The pregnant singer said 'YES' to her celebrity trainer boyfriend when he popped the question in a romantic cowboy-themed desert proposal on August 24. 

The proposal took place just days before Cassie celebrated her 33rd birthday by posting a magical set of pictures of her cradling her baby bump.

Sharing the video of the proposal on Instagram, the expectant mother captioned it "My favorite day ever! #MrsFine ? 8.24."

Breaking: Lagos State House of Assembly inaugurates committee to probe the administration of ex-Governor Akinwunmi Ambode

The Lagos State House of Assembly has inaugurated a committee to probe the administration of ex-Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.  

As part of its mandate, the Honorable Fatai Mojeed led committee is mandated to investigate the purchase of 820 buses that had been scheduled for public transport in the state.

The embattled ex-governor is also under investigation by EFCC on alleged cases of mismanagement of state funds.

#BBNaija: Khafi replaces Gedoni with a 'teddy bear' (Photo)

She even wore Gedoni's famous cap for the teddy bear.... lol

Luxury heels for the win

Colourful Blazer trend for the office.....A MUST WATCH

BBNaija: Tacha, Mercy receive strikes from Biggie

BBNaija housemates, Tacha and Mercy have both been issued strikes and warning for inappropriate behaviour displayed during the ongoing fourth season of the reality TV show, Big Brother Nigeria

Two weeks ago, Mercy was issued a warning for damaging Big Brother’s property and as a result, got the long talk on why being Biggie’s guests involves them being of their best behaviour. Last night, she tried to physically harm her love interest in the house, Ike, during their lovers’ fight and for this, she broke Biggie’s rules and was issued a strike. Two more Strikes and she’ll be automatically disqualified from the Big Brother House.

Full List: Nasty C, Davido, Burna Boy, lead Nominees for the 6th AFRIMA Awards

South African rapper, Nasty C; Nigeria's Davido and Burna Boy lead the nominations for the 6th AFRIMA Awards that has just been released.

The Nominees' List comprises of 26 Continental Award Categories. Nasty C leads with nine nominations followed by Davido with six nominations and Burna Boy with five.

Voting closes on November 22.  See the full list below...

Popular IG sensation, Queen Teddy welcomes set of twins

Popular Instagram sensation, Queen Teddy, has welcomed a set of twins.

Queen Teddy who became famous after posting videos of her amazing dance moves, announced the birth of her bundles of joy on her Instagram page this evening.

Sharing a photo of herself, Queen Teddy wrote

DOUBLE THE BLESSING. Mother of TWINS. TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!! Beauty for ashes... Blessed!
Thank you to everyone. ILL BE RIGHT BACK

#BBNaija: Jackye evicted from the Big Brother Naija house

Jackye has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Reality Show. 

Jackye joined Gedoni who was also evicted from the show this evening.

#BBNaija: Khafi breaks down in tears as Gedoni gets evicted

It's currently an emotional moment for Khafi as her love interest, Gedoni, has been evicted from the Big Brother house.

Gedoni was sent packing during the live eviction show this evening.

Shortly after he was evicted from the house, Khafi broke down in tears, and has remained inconsolable. 

Sofia Richie rocks bedazzled pink catsuit as she celebrates 21st birthday party with boyfriend Scott Disick, 36, in Las Vegas (Photos)

Sofia Richie, the daughter of legendary musician Lionel Richie commanded attention at her 21st birthday party which took place at the XS nightclub in Wynn Las Vegas on Saturday, August 24. 

 

The model who was treated to a whopping $250,000 Aston Martin from her beau Scott Disick, 36, as her birthday gift flaunted her killer physique in a clingy pink catsuit and heels.

Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji, 40, looks effortlessly flawless in these new photos

Beautiul woman! See full images below...

Davido shows off his brand new Lamborghini (Photo)

Barely two days after revealing online that he has not driven  any of his luxury cars in almost a year, Davido has added yet another Lamborghini to his collection.

The singer shared a photo of the new whip and simply captioned it, 'keep here or ship to Naija?'

Photos of protesting IPOB members waiting for President Buhari in Japan

IPOB members have been spotted in Japan as they await the arrival of President Buhari who is to attend the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

President Buhari departed Abuja for Japan yesterday evening August 25th.

Recall that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, gave a directive to his members in Japan to disgrace President Buhari just as their counterparts in Germany disgraced former deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, on August 17th. 

See more photos of the IPOB members in Japan below

Kim Kardashian gushes about her 3-month-old son Psalm, calls him 'the best baby' and the 'sweetest ever' (Photo)

Proud mother of four, Kim Kardashian has taken to Instagram to gush over her fourth child, Psalm West, who is just three-months-old.

The 38-year-old reality star shared this adorable photo of herself cradling her youngest son and called him 'the best baby' and the 'sweetest ever.'

EFCC traces Atiku’s 'laundered' money to Obasanjo Presidential Library in Ogun State

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly visited the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as part of the probe of ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s son-in-law and the 150 million euros cash-for-poll bribe scandal.

It was gathered that investigators went to the Library on August 8th to authenticate the claims by one of those under probe that he gave $140,000 (about N50 million) to one of the library officials. 

Kim Kardashian shares sweet photo of her husband Kanye West checking her out

Kim Kardashian who has been married to Kanye West for five years shared this cute photo of the rapper checking her out during a recent outing.

The pair who got married in 2014, have four children together. 

Chimamanda Adichie looked elegant in a blue two-piece as she delivered a lecture in South Korea

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was a sight to behold as she donned a blue two-piece to deliver a lecture in South Korea.

The renowned author delivered a lecture at Ewha Womans University, the world's largest female-only educational institution, in Seoul, South Korea.

See more photos below.

Kendall Jenner is body-shamed for how her feet look

Kendall Jenner was a victim of body-shamers after she shared a photo that showed off her toes.

The model, who has long toes, was shamed by Twitter users who said she has the "ugliest feet ever seen".

Nnamdi Kanu is 'senseless' for planning to attack Buhari in Japan - Deji Adeyanju

Human rights activist, Adeyanju Deji, has described as ‘senseless’ the order given to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to attack President Buhari in Japan.

Deji also described Nnamdi Kanu as a businessman who is sponsored by some elements in the North with the intention to ruin the Igbo race.

Read his full statement below...

Modern day churches have become entertainment freaks where comedians are paid handsomely to entertain worshipers - MFM Founder, Olukoya

Dr Daniel Olukoya, the general overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles, MFM, has identified spiritual laziness on the part of some church leaders as the basis of multi-dimensional crises in Nigeria.

Speaking on the topic: Re-arranged for revival’ to mark the 30th anniversary of the church at the Prayer City, Olukoya said no man “needs a microscope to discern that the world has gone upside down. Many things have gone wrong and it will take a complete divine revival for Nigeria to move to the next level.”

Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede shares stunning new photos to celebrate her birthday

Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede, turns a year older today August 25th. 

The mother of one had a photoshoot and shared these beautiful new photos. See more of the pictures below.

Bishop Oyedepo says your destiny is dependent on your commitment to God not on your energy on sweat

 

Clergy man David Oyedepo said he is a living testimony to the truth that a person's  destiny is dependent on God not on their hard work.

Cristiano Ronaldo shares beautiful family photo with his partner and children

Juventus striker, Cristiano Ronaldo shared this beautiful photo of himself posing with his partner, Georgina Rodríguez and his four children, Cristiano Jr, twins Eva and Mateo and Martina during a golf outing.

Ronaldo and Georgina who both began dating in 2016, share a daughter Alana Martina, 12 months. The footballer welcomed his three other children with surrogate mothers.

Don’t marry someone who disagrees with you on the fundamental issues of life - Alexx Ekubo shares relationship advice

Nollywood actor and model, Alexx Ekubo has adviced people not to be blinded by love and end up getting married to someone who disagrees with them on the fundamental issues of life.

In his words, the actor wrote, 'don’t marry someone who disagrees with you on the fundamental issues of life, because of Love'.

Beyonce's mother shares interesting question in defence of Jay-Z who has been criticized for partnering with the NFL

Beyonce's mother, Tina Lawson has shared an interesting question in defence of her son-in-law, Jay-Z, who has been criticized for partnering with the NFL despite its treatment of Colin Kaepernick.

Kaepernick hasn’t had an NFL job since he took a knee during the national anthem three years ago to protest police brutality and racial injustice. A number of black stars stood with Kaepernick, including Jay-Z who showed support for Kaepernick by wearing his jersey on Saturday Night Live.

Davido shares photo of his bae Chioma recording a song in the studio for his new album

Chioma, the stunning girlfriend of Davido is set to make her music debut on her boyfriend's new album. 

The singer who is gearing up to release a new album soon, took to his Snapchat account to share a photo of his woman recording a song in the studio for his new album.

According to him, Chioma is on track three on the new album. 

Natural birth is the hardest thing I’ve done in my life, I was in labour for 4 days pushing without pain relief - Maria Okan reveals

Former Beat FM OAP, Maria Okan who welcomed her first child on August 16th has revealed that she was in labour for over four days saying its the hardest thing she's ever done in her life.

'After 4.5 days of labour and pushing her out without pain relief, it’s time to finally celebrate my baby!!! Momma, grandmas, and friends how did y’all do it? The hardest thing I’ve done in my life! ‘Natural birth’ is not for me and I won’t be trying that again. Epidural and I got a future meeting' she wrote.

You can never look as beautiful as Adesua Etomi- Uche Maduagwu comes for Bobrisky

Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu took to his Instagram page to slam crossdresser, Bobrisky, who he claimed said he is as beautiful as actress, Adesua Etomi.

An annoyed Uche wrote;

You can never look as beautiful as @adesuaetomi even if you donate your male gender to Fulani herdsmen... God created Adam & Eve, not Paul and Michael, so, if you like, donate your original MALE gender to Fulani herdsmen in Lagos or Ibadan, that will not make you look as beautiful as Adesua Etomi. The FUNNY thing is that, in real life, you look like Christma tree, but with SnapChat filter, you deceive your village people that you will some day look as beautiful as BankyW wife, honestly, our goverment should cover their face in SHAME, wait, if a MALE, dress up like a FEMALE, and start saying he now has BOYFRIENDS as "bae", and that he wants to allegedly steal married womens HUSBAND in Nigeria, abeg, if he claim his lovers are MEN, do we need to catch him in the act before we BELIEVE him? Or is Bobrisky not MATURE enough to know the IDENTITY of his lovers? So, what other EVIDENCE do FG need to show him what our LAW says about his despicable behaviour? 

Femi Otedola offers scholarship to University level to little girl filmed singing DJ Cuppy's new song Gelato (video)

Femi Otedola has offered scholarship to University level to a little girl who was filmed singing his daughter, DJ Cuppy's new song, Gelato.

Otedola received the video of the girl and was wowed by her performance. He shared the video on his Instagram page and announced his offer of a scholarship to her.

My Daughter. Can you find this girl? I will provide her scholarship from now through University! …

Watch the video of the girl's performance below.

I was shocked when my name was missing on Buhari’s ministerial list- Adebayo Shittu

Adebayo Shittu, the immediate-past Minister of Communication, says he was shocked when he found out his name wasn't on the Ministerial list for the 2nd term of President Buhari.

Shittu who was the Minister of Communication in President Buhari's first tenure, said he felt bad about his exclusion but he has since taken it in good fate.  President Buhari reappointed 14 former ministers and 29 new ones which included seven females, Shittu was part of 18 ex-ministers who did not make the list.

Speaking in an interview, Shittu said

Photos: President Buhari departs Abuja for Japan

President Buhari departed Abuja today Sunday August 25th, for Japan ahead of the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development

The conference will hold from August 28th to 30th.

Stop using security agencies to silence Nigerians - Soyinka tells Buhari

Prof. Wole Soyinka has alleged that the Buhari-led administration is using security agencies to silence Nigerians. 

The Nobel Laureate made this claim at the unveiling of an art gallery in commemoration of his 85th birthday. Insisting that such move only shows that the government is afraid, Soyinka added that it also reduces those running the government. 

Actress Anne Kansiime's boyfriend slams trolls telling him he looks like 'Scooby doo'

Ugandan actress Anne Kansiime's boyfriend, Skylanta seems to have had enough of being trolled over his look and he has dragged his critics over it. 

Skylanta said the troll comments took a toll on him before now, but he developed a thick skin after he saw a video of Ugandan social critic Frank Gashumba saying that anyone you talk about is bigger than you. 

Georgina Onuoha slams celebrities who hail fraudulent Nigerians who run to Dubai to display the most expensive cars

Georgina Onuoha has joined many Nigerians to condemn the 77 Nigerian Internet Fraudsters who were recently arrested by the United States'  (FBI).

In a post she shared on her Instagram page, the actress took a swipe at Nigerian celebrities who take pride in celebrating people with questionable source of wealth.

In the said post, the mum of two alleged that most Nigerian politicians were once fraudsters. She also took a swipe at Slay Queens who display so much luxury on Instagram without any visible source of income, adding that their day of reckoning is coming.

Lastly, she tackled the wives of Nigerian fraudsters who marry them despite knowing that their husbands are causing many families pain by virtue of the crime they commit.

Read her post below

Ghana 2020 election: John Dumelo wins NDC parliamentary primaries

John Dumelo has secured the ticket to contest for Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency in Ghana's 2020 parlimentary election on the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). 

The Ghanaian actor became an NDC flagbearer ahead of the 2020 election, following his resounding victory at the political party's parliamentary primaries on Saturday August 24. He knocked off his opponent with a huge margin.

Men need to worship their women - Kolawole Ajeyemi gushes about Toyin Abraham

Toyin Abraham's man, Kolawole Ajeyemi has taken to Instagram to praise her and state the reason men need to worship their women.

In his words, 'women are the most delicate on earth really !! yet very strong, When you are blessed with a good woman you are blessed with unlimited happiness and long life, being with you my precious love Toyin Abraham during the theater session, made me overwhelmed at the reasons why Men need to worship their women, am I to talk about the pains, tears and other rigorous things you passed through during the process of our child's birth'.

'This is shameful to us as a nation and it calls for sober reflection' - Dolapo Badmus reacts to FBI's arrest of 77 Nigerians for fraud

Zone 2 Police Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmus has reacted to the recent arrest of 77 Nigerians by the FBI for fraud related crimes.

According to Badmus, 'this is indeed shameful to us as a nation and it calls for sober reflection. That 77 out of 80 suspects involved in a syndicated and organised crime of fraud described by FBI as the largest online fraud scheme in United state is indeed appalling! I'm still asking these questions;

Photos from the wedding ceremony of Sultan of Sokoto's daughter to Isa Yuguda's son

The wedding ceremony of Princess Fatima, daughter of Sultan of Sokoto Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, and her husband, Mahmoud Yuguda, son of former Governor of Bauchi state Isa Yuguda was held today in Sokoto state. 

The weddin rites of Princess Fatima took place at the Sultan Bello Jima’at Mosque. Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu received the Sokoto Princess' on behalf of the groom after the bride price was paid.

Photo of Nkechi Blessing Sunday's mum and her grandson

Who knew Nkechi Blessing Sunday's mother was this fashionable? Here is a photo of the actress' mother and her son at the naming ceremony of Toyin Abraham's baby....