#BringBackOurGirls: Rival women groups clash in Abuja

There was fracas at the Unity Fountain in Abuja Wednesday where a coalition of women groups under the umbrella of #Bringbackourgirls” have been protesting against the abduction of over 200 school girls from Chibok in Borno State since last Month.

According to Vanguard:

We’re not gamblers we’re footballers, says Keshi

LONDON (AFP) – Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi launched a furious defence of his players following Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Scotland in a match whose build-up had been disrupted over a matchfixing investigation being launched.

Keshi, who captained Nigeria at the 1994 World Cup finals, said his World Cup finals-bound players were not gamblers they were footballers and ridiculed allegations that anything sinister had taken place.

Brad Pitt attacked at Hollywood premiere of 'Maleficent'

Actor Brad Pitt was yesterday May 28th allegedly struck in the face by notorious celebrity 'prankster' Vitali Sediuk as he was signing autographs at the Hollywood premiere of Angelina Jolie's movie, Maleficent. The 25 year old jumped the barricade and attacked the actor, police say

Dbanj Beats 2face, Akon, Davido To Win "Africa’s World Best Male Artiste" 2014 World Music Awards (PHOTOS)

Dbanj has beaten fellow nominees 2Face Idibia, Akon, Banky W, Darey, Davido & many others to cart home the World Music Award for "Africa’s World Best Male Artiste"2014
The award show took place on Tuesday, May 27, in Monaco.

Congrats to him..Another photo below..

Lagos police, FERMA task force men clash

SURE-P/FERMA Task Force officials arrested by the police in Lagos... on Wednesday.

There was pandemonium on Wednesday as policemen attached to the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit and officials of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme/ Federal Road Maintenance Agency Task Force clashed in the Toll Gate area of the state.

Over 200 FERMA task force officials were arrested and clamped in three Black Marias brought by the police into the camp of the federal workers.

According to |Punch:

Nigerian Lady Found Dead in Her Hostel Room in South Africa

Nigerian student Naizi Evah, (pictured above) a third year Computer Systems Engineering student of Vaal University of Technology, South Africa was found dead on Saturday May 2014 in her hostel room, this is according to her friends who are trying to get the media involved in the case.

Panic as Explosion Rocks Abuja this Morning

There was panic in the Kurudu, Jikoyi community in the outskirt of Abuja this morning after a loud explosion was heard. Residents in the area were reportedly seen running for safety when they heard the loud bang.

It was initially thought to be a bomb blast but a Spokesman for the Nigerian army assured people it wasn't, explaining that a rock blocking a new road being constructed from Karishi to Apo in the Abuja city centre, was blasted with dynamites to help free the road and allow construction to continue

Happy Democracy Day, Nigerians. Read GEJ's Democracy Day speech

Happy Democracy Day to all Nigerians. Read the Democracy Day national broadcast by our president below...

Nigerian Sentenced to 27 Years Imprisonment in Cambodia

23 year old Precious Chineme Nwoko (pictured above) has been sentenced to 27 years imprisonment by a Cambodian Court for drug trafficking in Cambodia.

Police sources say Nwoko was a ringleader in a heroin smuggling cartel in Cambodia. He was arrested last month for handing a backpack containing 2.2 kilos (4.8 pounds) of heroin to two women, 41year old Australian Yoshe Ann Taylor and 19 year old French Charlene Savarino, for onward transportation to an unidentified man in Australia. Both women were however caught and arrested.

#BringBackOurGirls: 90% of Protesters are APC Members, Says Labaran Maku

The Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, on Wednesday alleged that about 90 per cent of protesters campaigning for the release of the over 200 schoolgirls abducted from Chibok, Borno State, are members of the All Progressives Congress.

He also said that President Goodluck Jonathan had performed miracle with the achievements recorded by his administration in three years.

Presidency,US angry with Defence Chief for saying he knows the location of abducted Chibok Girls

On Monday, The Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshall Alex Badeh said the military knew the location of the schoolgirls, abducted on April 14. This has reportedly infuriated the FG and US .President Jonathan is reportedly unhappy with the claim ,which he considered as a breach of military tactics capable of hindering the efforts to free the school girls.

The U.S. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters, yesterday..

Charles Novia Calls Tiwa Savage's "Wanted' video Gross,"stupid art" And a Silly Attempt at Imitating Rihanna

 

More reactions over Tiwa's video and I know everyone has been waiting for Charles Novia's opinion..Well, yesterday her husband Tee Billz called it "art"..He is calling it "Tart" and feels comparing Rihanna is just a silly analogy.

AGAIN: Anothe 40 Killed in Fresh Boko Haram attack

Forty people were killed on Wednesday in a fresh attack by gunmen on a border community in Borno State.

The gunmen were said to have arrived at Gurmushi, Marte Local Government Area and opened fire on the residents in their houses and those on their way to the mosque for Subhi, an early morning Muslim prayer.

PHOTOS: Bruce Willis' Daughter Goes Completely Topless to Protest Instagram's Anti-Nudity Policy (18+)

The 22-year-old daughter Hollywood stars Demi Moore and Bruce Willis went completely topless in New York City ,to protest Instagram's policy against female nudity.Instagram deleted her account because she had earlier uploaded a photo of a sweat shirt she designed featuring two topless women..

Using hashtag #FreeTheNipple, she took to twitter to air her anger also using Rihanna's topless photo as her profile pic..If you recall, Rihanna's instagram was deleted after she posted the photos...

Instagram responded to her protest ..
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Karrauche reacts bitterly to being named "Hip Hop's Notorious Side Chick"

 

Karrauche is usually silent about criticism,but I guess calling VH1 naming her a "side chick" is more than she can swallow..She wrote

"when no one understands you.. they misinterpret you.. judge you.. label you.. this is embarrassing to see, but I can do nothing but laugh because at the end of the day you can say whatever you want about me.. Label me however you please.. Your words do not define who I am. I'm happy with myself.. Flaws..wrong choices..mistakes and all and that's all that matters. I usually don't speak up on shit like this but whatever. I have family that has to see shit like this. I don't even think we're all on the same page as to what a "side chick" really is.. 

Mrs West ! Kim Kardashian changes surname to "West"

Aww! She officially took his Kanye's name by adding "West" on all her social media accounts.Usually, most female celebrities who have built a brand around their names rarely add their spouses last names.
They are still on honeymoon in Ireland and looks like Kim and Kanye are going to prove critics wrong..True Love is a beautiful thing..

See her twitter bio below
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N49.8b: Senate report clears NNPC, Deziani, says no money missing

The Senate Committee on Finance which investigated the NNPC over allegations of fraud leveled against it by the suspended Governor of the Central Bank, Mallam Lamido Sanusi, today Wednesday May 28th submitted its report to the Senate saying no funds were missing, The Will Nigeria reports.

Sanusi had spuriously claimed in a leaked letter to President Goodluck that $49.8 billion in crude oil revenue was missing.

"Don't hail Beyonce or Rihanna & hate on Tiwa Savage's sexy Video"-Gbemi Olateru

 

So, Tiwa's video for "Wanted"dropped today and it's blown up the internet...Many have criticized her for pushing the envelope and going too sexy..Her husband and friend,OAP,Gbemi are fully behind her..Gbemi says we hail Rihanna and Beyonce ,so why not Tiwa? Her hubby also said if she can't act like the best in the world(Beyonce,Rihanna )who else should she act like...

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Polythechnics and Colleges of Education students protest in Lagos

Students from Polytechnics and Colleges of Education this morning took to the streets of Lagos to protest the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic, ASUP, strike which has been on for over 9 months now. The strike has grounded academic activities in all Polytechnics and also halted the students' academic pursuits.

Also heard that police shot at the students protesting in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos this afternoon. See more pics from the protest after the cut...

Finally, Apple Acquires Beats by Dr. Dre in $3 billion Deal

Apple has just confirmed plans to purchase Beats Electronics for $3 billion. The acquisition ranks as the largest Apple has ever made and will see it take ownership of an enormously successful and profitable line of consumer headphones as well as a burgeoning subscription music service. Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre will join Apple as part of the acquisition, which it will pay for with $2.6 billion in cash and $400 million in stock.