Kidnapped French Family: Army Says Wouldn’t React To Boko Haram Video

The Defence Headquarters on Wednesday said that it would not react to the purported video clip released by the Islamic fundamentalists, Boko Haram in which it listed conditions for the release of the French family it is holding hostage. The military is making this remark after a shocking video surfaced Monday on YouTube, showing masked gunmen in camouflage standing over their captives: four boys, their parents and the boys’ uncle.

Army denies killing protesting varsity students

THE Nigerian Army Wednesday denied the allegation that its troops killed any of the students who participated in the riots in front of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, on Monday.

Meanwhile, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to stage what it called “Mother of all protests” across the country if the soldiers, who allegedly perpetrated the killing, are not brought to book.

Chris Brown admits: Rihanna assault was his 'biggest mistake'

Chris Brown considers the night he brutalized his girlfriend Rihanna "the biggest mistake" of his life. Acknowledging his actions that left Rihanna's face bloodied and bruised the night before the 2009 Grammy Awards, the 23-year-old opened up about the couple's rekindled romance.

Ailing Actress Ngozi Nwosu Flies to UK for Heart, Kidney Treatment

It's been more than a month now since Governor Fashola of Lagos state and friends of ailing actress Ngozi Nwosu came to the rescue as Ngozi battled to raise six million naira to undergo a much needed treatment abroad to stop a rampaging heart and kidney disease, the good news is that Ngozi Nwosu has now flown to the UK to begin her treatment in earnest.

Rihanna and Chris Brown Leave Los Angeles Club Together

Rihanna and Chris Brown's ambiguous, roller-coaster relationship is keeping us on our toes!

Fresh off their PDA-filled Hawaiian getaway, the two were photographed together leaving Sean "Diddy" Combs' party at Hollywood's Supper Club Tuesday.

Emir Returns To Kano After Treatment Abroad

The Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero on Wednesday returned to the ancient city of Kano from London aboard a Presidential jet.

The Air Force Jet touched down at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport at about 6.50pm into the waiting hands of a crowd that consisted of the state government officials, traditional title holders, businessmen and artisans.

2 customs officers, 5 others killed in Lagos/Ibadan Expressway crash

Two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) were among seven persons killed in a fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway at about 11.00 p.m Friday night. The duo were of the Ports Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) command. 

Report: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Expecting A Girl

Sugar and spice and everything nice?

According to reports, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting a girl! “They’re over the moon!” a source tells US. “Kanye always wanted a girl.” Though her sister Kourtney Kardashian had a baby girl just last year, don’t expect to see Kim and Kanye’s daughter wearing little Penelope‘s hand-me-downs.

Jennifer Lopez bakes birthday cupcakes for her twins to take to school!

Jenny From The Block, Jennifer Lopez is a woman of many talents! The mum-of-two celebrated her twins Max and Emme’s 5th birthday by baking some cupcakes to take to their school. Jennifer showed off her cooking skills as she tweeted the picture above, alongside, “Happy Birthday Coconuts!!! 5 years of joy and true love!!!#schoolcupcakes #momduties #bestfeelingever.”

'Twilight' finale wins worst picture award at Razzies

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LOS ANGELES – The "Twilight" team finally has earned some love -- or loathing -- from Team Razzies. "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 2" was picked as last year's worst picture Saturday by the Razzies, an Academy Awards spoof that hands out prizes for Hollywood's lousiest movies on the eve of the Oscars.

Most Nigerian billionaires are corrupt – Akinyemi

A former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, on Saturday said it was not possible for any Nigerian to be a billionaire without being corrupt.

Akinyemi stated this in Akure, the Ondo State capital while delivering the second term inauguration lecture of Governor Olusegun Mimiko.

The professor of International Relations and Diplomacy spoke on the topic, ‘Leadership, Democracy, and Development.’

We’re not scared of Boko Haram — Lagos

The Lagos State Government on Saturday urged residents of the state to ignore reported threats by some groups to attack the state.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Lateef Ibirogba, and the Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello, said the government had put measures in place to ensure the protection of lives and property.

Berende family disown terror suspect

Members of Berende family of Ile Eleran at Eruda tuntun, Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Friday, disowned a terror suspect, Abdullahi Berende, who claimed to be a member of the family.

50-year-old Abdullahi and two others, Sulaiman Saka and Saheed Adewunmi were accused by the State Security Service of operating an Iranian terror cell and also gathering information about Isrealis and Americans living in Nigeria.

PHOTO: Kate Henshaw Shows Off Baby Bump

Kate Henshaw. Photo: Instagram

Nah, she’s not really pregnant…
Ms Henshaw posted that picture of her ‘pregnant’ self on Instagram while acting on the set of an upcoming movie in Calabar. ‘Pregnant with meaning‘, she added.

Dozens hurt after Daytona crash debris hits stands

Kyle Larson (32) goes airborne and into the catch fence during a multi-car crash involving Justin Allgaier (31), Brian Scott (2) and others during the final lap of the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Larson's crash sent car parts and other debris flying into the stands injuring spectators. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — At least 33 fans were injured Saturday during a NASCAR race when a car flew into the fence at Daytona International Speedway, hurling a tire and large pieces of debris into the stands. The accident happened on the last lap of the second-tier Nationwide Series race on the eve of Sunday’s Daytona 500, which officials said would go on as scheduled.

Pistorius must 'live with his conscience' if he lied: Steenkamp's father

The distraught father of the woman killed by Oscar Pistorius has said that the sportsman will have to ''live with his conscience'' if he has lied about her death. In an interview after Mr Pistorius was released on bail, Barry Steenkamp voiced fears that the Olympic sprinter was not telling the truth.

Security: FCE Gombe Advises Students To Relocate To Campus

Federal College of Education, Technical, Gombe, has advised all its students staying off campus, particularly residents of London Maidorowa and Kagarawal quarters, to relocate to the campus for safety reasons. The Provost of the College, Dr Abbas Gimba, gave the advice in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Friday, saying that all the places mentioned were volatile and not good for students to live.

President Jonathan Calls For Establishment Of ASA Secretariat

President Goodluck Jonathan in Malabo on Friday called for the establishment of a secretariat for the Africa-South-America (ASA) Summit. Jonathan made the call in an address at the third Africa-South America Summit, saying that the establishment of the secretariat would consolidate the various institutions that would drive the collaboration.

Health Workers Strike Paralyses Services At OAUTHC

The strike by federal health workers at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), Ile-Ife, on Friday paralysed services at the institution, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN observed that health care services at the hospital were skeletal and most offices were deserted, with only the doctors attending to the few patients in the wards.

Mechanic Threatens Suicide Over N11.6million Debt By Nasarawa Govt

A motor mechanic, Anthony Meco, has threatened to commit suicide if the Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura continues to delay the payment of N11.6 million owed him for the repairs and servicing of cars belonging to the convoy of the Government House, Lafia.