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Serena Williams won her 19th Grand Slam title and continued her unbeaten run in six Australian Open finals by extending her decade-long domination of Maria Sharapova. She struggled with a hacking cough, she was sick, and she twice celebrated too early, but she held her composure in a 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory on Saturday. On her third match point, she let her racket go before hearing a let call to what she thought was an ace. “I thought, ‘Wow this is it, I did it, only to hear let. I was like, ‘OK Serena!'” she said. “I was very disappointed, because Maria was playing so well. I thought she’s going to try to hit a winner now. She’s goes for broke on match point.” So she fell back on her biggest weapon, firing another ace — her 15th of the set and 18th of the match. This time, after checking it was official, she bounced around like a little child and the celebration was real. “I’m so honored to be here and to hold this 19t...

Floyd Mayweather has agreed to fight Manny Pacquaio … according to multiple sources … who say the two finally came to an agreement moments ago. The two sides had been trying to hammer out a deal for a while to square off at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2nd. Manny had agreed to his contract weeks ago … and it was all up to Floyd to sign on the dotted line. But now, after meeting in person at the Miami Heat game earlier this week … we’re told it’s a done deal .. and the two sides will make a formal announcement in the coming day A source involved in the negotiations says both fighters have agreed to fight and a date and location (Vegas) have already been set. The source says the formal agreement has not been signed but everyone expects the signatures “soon.” Negotiators are putting “finishing touches” on the deal.

Rapper Olamide and fiancé Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman welcomed their bouncing baby boy yesterday, January 30, 2014. Olamide shared the good news on his Instsgram page; “Mercy said no, never gonna let you go. Never gonna let you walk away, you don’t have to be afraid , mercy said no. Got you boy New signee #YBNL Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji”, he wrote Congrats To Them!

Guess who Kim & Kanye West met with lately?!?! Well it was the US president. Kim shared this picture of herself, Kanye West and US president Barack Obama together on her instagram page. The most popular couple of 2014 even got a personalized note from the president saying ‘Thanks for the support and best wishes to you [and] your lovely daughter! Barack Obama.’

Dbanj’s 10th anniversary in the Nigerian music scene is this year and it is surely well anticipated. It is set to kick off in Lagos today with a party to be hosted by Amercian model, Amber Rose. One of Dbanj’s fans just wrote, who goes by the name -Sir Rozlah, just wrote an open letter to the Kokomaster, praising him to the high heavens. The fan in the open letter regards D’banj as Africa’s greatest entertainer. Read the letter below: DECADE OF GLORY: THE MEMOIRS OF AN ENTERTAINER To The KokoMaster, D’banj, Music is a difficult thing to define and individuals have different meanings for this word. However, it is undeniable that music is an art of some sort, a mixture of rhythm, words and acoustics carried through the wind by the magic of the moment in which it occurs. Some people redefine music and by so doing, define an era by their uniqueness, infectious charisma and undeniable passion for this art. Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, is an enigma that defies...

Governor Fashola was pictures danding shoki at the APC rally held in Lagos yesterday. It really must have a positive reception for the party as they all seem very excited campaigning in Lagos state.

I saw this news on Linda Ikeji’s Blog. Here’s how she reported it Wife of Nollywood actor, Jide kosoko, Henrietta Kosoko, was involved in accident along Sagamu Abeokuta road this afternoon. She was traveling in her grey color SUV when her car veered off the road and hit a standing PHCN pole. Residents came to her rescue and and rushed her to the hospital. “She’s been taken to Lajoro Hospital in Abeokuta. God took total control”. Her husband confirmed!

This is by far the more controversial of the two-part interview. If part one made your eyes pop (Click Here to See, If You Missed PART 1), part two will make your jaw drop. It’s a no holds barred, crunchy exchange spiked with that extra dose of testosterone. And D’Banj got mad, and then got mad some more and then did it all over again. You know how they say anger make people reveal their deeper feelings, or not. Let’s just say that The Truth became about the truth and D’Banj caught the bug. So, for those of you who want the lowdown quicker than your network connection can provide, here is a summary of what went down. – D’Banj admitted that Don Jazzy’s statement that if he heard his (D’Banj’s) voice on the radio he changes the station was very hurtful. It hurt so bad that he left his house and sought refuge in a hotel and then moved on to South Africa – He never expected Oliver Twist to be such a huge hit and was in South A...

Fresh New Music from Mavins Doro Mega Superstar, Korede Bello titled “God win” as produced by Mavins Headmaster himself, Don Jazzy. I really like this song, I’m sure you should win too. “If you win Election, na God o”, “Anything wey you do na God win ooo” Nice Track from Korede Bello. Check on it. DOWNLOAD Music: Korede Bello – God win

Yesterday January 29th was talk show legend Oprah Winfrey’s birthday and this picture of her as a kid was posted on Tumblr by singer Beyonce to celebrate it. See picture below:

Beautiful singer, Yemi Alade took to her Instagram page to announce her new acquisition – a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon. Congrats to her!

The Okoye’s are arriving into Ifite Dunu community in Anambra state ahead of their father’s gran burial. Peter, Paul, and Jude Okoye’s father passed away on November 25th 2014.

Looks like D’banj (Eja nla) is ready to leave the single market and get married. He says this is coming as a result of being mother. He said: ‘Yes, I was under pressure towards the end of last year to get married, my mum really wanted it.’ When quizzed by TheNetNG if he was going to obey his mother by- bringing a woman home to his mother this year, he said; ‘Well, I don’t know yet but I know that I am intending to do it this year. More importantly for me, I’ve always wanted to have a child, but last year my brother, Kay Switch had a child and it brought so much joy to me. So this year, I’m thinking of settling down to have my own Koko junior soon.’

A three minute video of the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, praising the current APC vice presidential candidate, Professor Yemi Osinbajo in the presence of President Goodluck Jonathan has gone viral. WATCH VIDEO

Shakira has welcomed her second son with partner Gerard Pique. The Colombian singer gave birth to her baby boy at the same clinic, Quiron Teknon Hospital in Barcelona, where she gave birth to fist son Milan two years ago. According to reports, the star had a planned cesarean and welcomed her baby boy at around 11pm last night. The newborn’s name is yet to be revealed, but the couple are expected to release a statement later today. Fellow footballer Lionel Messi was among the first to congratulate the couple, writing on Twitter: “Congratulations @shakira and @3gerardpique on the birth of your son..”

Well, he's sure going down to the song even though he's no Portharcourt son. Vice President, Namadi Sambo was pictured dancing to Duncan Mighty’s “Port Harcourt Son” at the PDP presidential rally in Port Harcourt yesterday

The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation on Wednesday raised the alarm that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, General Muhammadu Buhari, is trying to smuggle a newly acquired certificate into the Independent National Electoral Commission through the backdoor. The PDPPCO declared that if INEC allows such a thing happen, it will put a serious question mark on its impartiality and credibility of the commission. The Director of Media and Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, raised the alarm at a press conference in Abuja. Fani-Kayode contended that if INEC has received the certificate of the APC presidential flag bearer, it would mean that it (the commission) has collected his newly-acquired certificate 40 days outside the stipulation of the law. Chief Fani-Kayode, in the text of his address, titled: “Certificate Saga: Buhari Sinks Deeper With Lies,” said: “Yesterday (Tuesday),...

Ayo Makun popularly known as AyComedian was in Ghana yesterday for the premier of the movie ’30 days in Atlanta’. The stsr comedian was joined by actress Juliet Ibrahim. 30 Days In Atlanta was r eleased: 30 Oct 2014.30 Days In Atlanta is an adventurous love story spiced with lots of action and hilarious moments. This a-laugh-a-minute story has been fully researched and well written.It paints, in beautiful colours, the hugely popular (and social media trending) Akpos character which was created from the AYShow’s “Who Wants To Be A Billionaire” hilarious skits. CAST; AY, RMD, Ramsey Nouah, Mercy Johnson, Desmond Elliot, Vivica Fox, Lynn Whitfield, Karlie Redd, Majid Michel, Juliet Ibrahim, Kese Jabari, Rachel Oniga, Ada Ameh.

Omonigho Abraham, the four year old boy who was attacked by dogs at Igando, Lagos State, has returned back to Nigeria from his India medical trip. The boy returned into Nigeria on Thursday in company with his father, Odia, and mother, Helen, who went with him on the trip. PUNCH reported that he was earlier taken to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, but there was lack of adequate attention on the boy and at a point, his father raised the alarm that Omonigho’s condition had worsened. In December, Odia announced that the Delta State Government and a non-governmental organisation, Global Initiative for Peace, Love and Care had concluded plans to fly him to India. An alternative plan by the Lagos State Government was turned down by the victim’s family, who said the India travel plan had been concluded. The four-year-old departed for India on November 28, 2014 despite concerns by the Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Mr. Jide Idris, that his conditi...

Ex-militant and leader of the defunct Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Mujahid Asari-Dokubo stated that the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan was the only guarantee for a peaceful post-2015. He disclosed that he would join the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to help Jonathan win. Disclosing his plans to join PDP to be able to fight for Jonathan’s candidacy from the inside, he said: “ I will declare for the PDP. We will fight, because in this battle, there is no retreat, no surrender. We will not take any prisoner of war. It will be total battle. “2015 is already a settled matter; Goodluck Jonathan will be president in 2015. Whether they contest or they don’t contest, Goodluck Jonathan will be president .” In response to comments made by former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, Asari said: “If they say the blood of the dogs and the baboon will be soaked in water on the street, in blood on the street, in salt wate...

Over the years, the Goodluck Jonathan administration has come under stinging attacks from foreign government officials and the international media over its performance. The attacks which increased astronomically after the kidnap of the chibok girls early last year has continued unabated. Naij.com compiles the famous quotes that has cast aspersions on the Jonathan government’s ability to govern Nigeria effectively. Read below: Influential Newspaper, New York Times, writes, “Mr Jonathan, who leads a corrupt government that has little credibility.” Britain’s TV station Sky News thinks, “President Jonathan is at best naive, at worst manipulative.” Well respected financial publication, The Economist, says , “Jonathan’s government incompetent, callous nd very corrupt”. British Newspaper, The UK Guardian, speaks writes on the president’s corruption record, “Jonathan’s record on corruption is a disgrace”. Former United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, descri...

The Nigerian authorities disclosed January 29 that Boko Haram would purportedly use male bombers and livestock (goats, cow, donkeys and camels) to launch gruesome attacks. According to the Federal Government, the suicide bombers will be allegedly disguised as shoe repairers for the missions. The Coordinator of the National Information Centre, Mr. Mike Omeri, was quoted as saying by Vanguard: “Available intelligence reports indicate a plan by Boko Haram to use young male suicide bombers disguised as cobblers to hide explosives in their tool boxes and detonate them on soft target areas such as markets, restaurants, ATM locations, political rallies, worship centres as well as other public places. “Also, there is indication of a plan by this group to use livestock such as, goats, cows, donkeys and camels laden with explosives to attack chosen targets.” Therefore, Omeri recommended those operating around the mentioned areas to remain vigilant and report any suspicio...

Olamide has unveiled Two new artistes who will join Lil-Kesh and Viktoh to fly the YBNL flag. Today on Instagram, Olamide announced the signing of two new artistes, Chinko Ekun, who was featured on his Street OT album and Xino Kuti. New soldiers YBNL Nation now have Five artistes (Rappers), Olamide, Viktoh, Xino Kuti, Chinko Ekun and Lil Kesh.

Annie Idibia shared a photo on Instagram of herself from way back in 2006. Annie Idibia and her super star husband 2Face Idibia have been in the news lately concerning an alleged incident with 2Face and his baby mama Pero Adeniyi who has 3 children for him. 2Face and Annie dated on and off for about 11 years and in 2006 they were still a couple. As at 2006, Annie had not had her first child Isabella for him yet, she was born in 2008. Tubaba however already had his first son Nino with his first baby mama Sunmbo Ajaba in 2006. Annie Macaulay wed 2face in a lavish ceremony in Dubai on March 23, 2013 and welcomed their second daughter together Olivia on January 4, 2014.

Yesterday, January 27 2015, Gistcabal reported that an old woman donated N1m to support Buhari’s campaign. According to the latest report we have, the 90 year old woman named Hajia Fadimatu Mai Talle Tara reportedly waited for 9hrs for the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari to come to Birnin Kebbi, capital of Kebbi state for his presidential rally. Mrs Tara donated N1m of her life savings for Buhari’s campaign. Buhari was so moved by Mrs Tara kind gesture that he shed tears. According to a key member of late President Umaru Musa Yar’dua K43 group, Babanginda Ruma said “Muhammadu Buhari was in Kebbi last week, he intially refused to accept the old woman’s donation out of sympathy, but she compelled him to accept it” Mrs Tara is said to be an entrepreneur.

In a recent interview with E! singer Ciara revealed that Kim Kardashian daughter, North West is her son bestie. Ciara said her 8 month old son named Future Zahir Wilburn and North West have enjoyed countless play dates together. Ciara said “They have had fun times together, I just want to make sure he’s a gentleman and good to the ladies. Watching North and Future playing is so cute, we have the cutest pictures of them together.”

There are reports that Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyong’o and Somali-Canadian rapper K’naan have split after dating for about a year. According to US Magazine: A source confirms to Us that Nyong’o is single after splitting from her rapper boyfriend K’naan. The insider close to Nyong’o tells Us that the 12 Years a Slave actress was the one to break off her relationship from K’naan. Their split happened last year, the source adds.

Africa Independent Television and Goodluck Jonathan released a video, in that video they mocked APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari. AIT has been airing the video every night about Buhari. Kaduna state governorship candidate, Nasir El-Rufai took to his Facebook page to reveal the truth behind the video documentary. Read what Nasir wrote below:

An unmanned drone suspected to be used on the counter-insurgency operation in the Northeast has crashed at Dumge village of Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State this afternoon, KSM News has learnt. Dumge is 30km northeast of Maiduguri. At Mafa, KSM News could not dig deep to ascertain the source or make of the drone but one Muktar Usman says of the drone on the social media as follows: “It could be French. And what happened after that? The drone is still armed. I can see missiles attached to the wings. Locals have to be careful!” The- Nigerian military is yet to issue statement regarding the drone.

Five star music star, Harrysong shared this photo of Wizkid’s beautiful girlfriend, Tania Omotayo enjoying Amala for lunch. She smiled while she took a photo with Harrysong and its shows like she was really enjoying the meal. Good to know she enjoys native meals.

Following the reports and criticisms over the photo he took with his baby mama Pero, 2face took to instagram to slam the reports as orchestrated .. Read the story here if you missed it. 2face Our love does not have 2 make sense 2 u. pls go on with your perfect life and know the true story behind something before u judge and start making nasty comments based on an orchestrated story by some blog.U shall know the truth and the truth shall set u free.LYTID uwana idibia

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Nicki Minaj and Drake are Lil Wayne’s goldfish ’cause when he finally storms out of Cash Money Records — a la “Jerry Maguire” — he’s taking them along for the ride, even if Birdman has other plans. Our Weezy sources tell us — in addition to demanding millions from Birdman — Wayne plans to sue to ensure all his Young Money Entertainment artists remain under HIS umbrella. Drake, Nicki, Christina Milian, and Lil Twist are all signed to Wayne’s label. Mack Maine is also a YME artist, and the label’s president. Even though Birdman was integral in molding Drake and Nicki’s careers … we’re told Weezy believes the superstars should go with him because their contracts are with YME. Clouding the issue is the fact … Cash Money has a distribution deal with all of the Young Money artists. Most likely the matter will have to be settled in court, but we’re told Wayne’s intent is clear — he...

Ayiri Emami's younger brother shared the photo on instagram and wrote "We had to welcome the president to our home"

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Maiduguri military opened fire on the convoy of Borno State governor Kashim Shettima near a military garrison. The unfortunate mistake allegedly occurred 26 January, Monday, as Shettima was on his way to visit the soldiers injured during the weekend battles in the state, Sahara Reporters informs. A security source put responsibility on the governor’s protocol unit saying that they should have notify the military about Shettima’s aim to visit the military facility. The governor however safely returned to his office following the shooting. Punch adds with reference to a Government House source that the sporadic shooting was heard about 1 km to the 33 Battalion, which situation forced the convoy to turn back. Governor Shettima was said to have stopped the convoy to debunk rumours that it was Boko Haram attack. The attempts to contact the officials on the issue failed, however the state Commissioner for Infor...

Read Annie Idibia’s statement on the picture of her husband 2face Idibia kissing a female fan below, she did reacted to this development in a matured manner. Check on the statement below: I am aware of the photo’s circulating the internet with my husband and Pero Adeniyi. I want to state officially that I was not in that space at that time and therefore there was no confrontation between myself and Pero Adeniyi. Pero Adeniyi and this momentary indiscretion poses no threat whatsoever to my relationship with my husband. As a matter of fact for all of our children’s’ sake, I do encourage cordial relationships with parties involved. This year, my focus is solely on God, Family and my Career which doesn’t give me the luxury of paying attention to any distractions. I thank you for your respect in this matter.

Unexpected happenings like political parties opposing each other with uncountable grievous allegations, unscrupulous online election polls, religious leaders meddling into politics with various seemingly real and ‘not-so-real’ revelations and predictions and many more. However, we are not here to talk about that.    Yes, it is not new that online polls are conducted during election period to set the pace for the hearts of Nigerians. It also helps to know the probable candidate that MIGHT at the end of the day win the election when it is properly done by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Well, we have had various online polls since the elections 2015 has been in view. While some were commendable, some did not go well with people because it did not favor the party or the candidate in which they support. This brings us to a group called YOUTH BALLOT EVOLUTION. The group is aimed at getting all Nigerian youths which constitute the largest vo...

A legal practitioner, Mr. Chukwunweike Okafor, yesterday Monday, approached the Federal High Court in Abuja with an application seeking a declaration that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), lacked the educational qualification to stand for the February 14 presidential election. The originating summons marked FHC/ABJ/CS/01/2015, according to PUNCH, has Buhari, APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission as the first, second and third defendants respectively. The suit was filed pursuant to Section 131 of the Constitution, which prescribes a minimum qualification for nomination to participate in the presidential election and Section 31 of the Electoral Act that requires all presidential candidates to depose to an affidavit that they have satisfied and complied with the constitutional requirements to be President of Nigeria. Okafor, in the suit filed through his counsel, Chief Ugo Ugunnadi, is contend...

 Gen. Buhari married his firs wife Hajia Safinatu in 1971 and they had five children, 4 girls and a boy. She was First Lady of Nigeria from December 1983-August 1985 Buhari divorced her in 1988 and married Aisha Buhari in 1989 with whom he had five more children with - four girls and a boy. Hajia Safinatu died in 2006 from complications from diabetes

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History has been made. Science has been turned on its head. Agriculturists have been confounded. Even some Chickens shed all their feathers out of sheer shock following the incident. All this happened, after 700 Hens at the famous Otta Farms in Ogun State laid HARD BOILED EGGS. Scientists have no idea how on earth this happened, but some have blamed this unfathomable phenomenon on the Harsh Sunlight the country has been experiencing of late. This theory was further corroborated after a Chicken in Sokoto was said to have laid scrambled eggs, but it unfortunately died during childbirth. Otta Farm owner, Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo has been livid since hearing the news that his chickens gave birth to boiled eggs, and has asked the Nation to pile the blame (as Usual) on President Goodluck Jonathan. In an interview with our correspondent, he said: “Osone Layer caused my fowl to lay boiled egg? Osone? What is Osone Layer? Is Osone layer not cinema? How did cinema make my fowl t...

A man said to be mentally ill , reportedly tried to attack members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Agbelekale, Abule Egba, Lagos during Sunday service which send them running for safety in different directions. Reports say the 'madman' dressed in a multi-colored fabric, stormed the church while the resident pastor, Ladi Akinsanya was preaching, holding a large stone in his right hand and a freshly sawed piece of wood in his left. He was said to have left the church only to return again, this time more violently just as the pastor was announcing to his members a special guest minister. The 'madman's' entry allegedly disrupted the announcement, causing confusion as worshippers made for different escape routes out of the church. But a courageous man, identified as Baba Dominion was said to have grabbed the mad man from behind, creating an opportunity for another to disarm him. According to Vanguard , Pastor Akinsanya interven...

The seventh-seeded Berdych fully controlled the first two sets in the 6-2, 6-0, 7-6 (5) win, handing Nadal his first set sweep since 2006 at Wimbledon and only the third at a Grand Slam in his career. "I was ready for everything and I think that was the difference," Berdych said. "I started pretty well, but when you're playing Rafa you have to keep going to the last point." Nadal hadn't lost a 6-0 set at any tournament since 2011. He failed to convert any of his four break-point chances. "It is obvious that I needed something more to be more competitive," Nadal said. "As I said when I arrived here, the process always is not easy. When you have injuries, comebacks are difficult. But without being at my top level of tennis, I was able to be here in quarterfinals. Is not a bad result at all for me." Nadal, a 14-time Grand Slam singles champion, said before the tournament began that his lack of match fitness due to inj...

Former Nigerian International and Rayo Vallecano of Spain goal keeper Wilfred Agbonavbare has reportedly lost his battle with cancer.  The ex-Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper who had been receiving treatment at a Spanish hospital was said to have died yesterday January 26th Agbonavbare, who was a member of Nigeria’s U-21 Mexico 1983 Flying Eagles, the shot stopper lost his wife three years ago to breast cancer. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

This video on Instagram would inspire the thoughts of the right thinking individual who believes that disability is no limitation to what a human can do. A man sitting on a wheelchair, without movable hands shows his skills with the round leather ball. He kicks the ball up and down without it dropping, exerting full control such that a little young boy standing and watching could only marvel at his talent. His skill on the ball could be likened to that of Cristiano Ronaldo , Lionel Messi and many other football stars on their feet. WATCH VIDEO

A game of 'police and thief' between two teenage siblings has turned into a family tragedy after the older child fatally shot his kid brother with their father's hidden gun in their home. A 15-year-old Minnesota boy has accidentally fatally shot dead his 13-year-old brother while playing a game of "cops and robbers" at their home on Sunday. The two children had stumbled upon their father's hidden unloaded 9mm pistol and a magazine with cartridges. They were alone at home alone with their 11-year-old sister at the time of the incident. Investigators said they somehow loaded the gun and chased each other around playing "cops and robbers" (police and thief). The 15-year-old reportedly fired a single shot that hit his brother in the chest, killing him on the spot. Police and paramedics responded after the teenager reported that his brother was bleeding. He initially said his br...

Lindaikeji is facing a legal issue from Nollywood actress Funke Akindele. The blogger, posted an article about Funke Akindele, shading another actress Toyin Aimakhu as her marriage faced an end late last week. The article was titled “Did Funke Akindele shade Toyin Aimakhu last night?” Linda has been directed to remove the post published about the Nollywood actress by Legal Aficionados, Funke’s lawyers who also demand a retraction of the alleged false story within 24hrs of receiving their mail. as at the time of publishing this, Linda is yet to comply with any of the directives.