US Blacklists Boko Haram, Ansaru As Foreign Terrorist Organisations

The U.S. has designated Nigeria’s Boko Haram and Ansaru militant groups as foreign terrorist organisations.

The state department described the move as “an important” step to help Nigeria “root out violent extremism”.

“These designations are an important and appropriate step, but only one tool in what must be a comprehensive approach by the Nigerian government to counter these groups,” a State Department statement said.

This means that the U.S. justice system is now empowered to block all financial dealings or transactions between America and these organisations.

Toolz & Friends Celebrate Her Beau, Tunde Demuren's Birthday yesterday [PHOTOS]

Toolz and some friends celebrated the birthday of her boy friend, Tunde Demuren yesterday.

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See Nollywood Star, Ali Nuhu and His Beautiful Family [PHOTOS]

The actor recently shared photos of his wife and kids, Ahmed and Fatimah.

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FIFA invites Iheanacho and Alampasu To 2014 Ballon d’Or in Zurich

Golden Eaglets stars Kelechi Iheanacho and Dele Alampasu have been invited by FIFA to the annual Ballon d'Or in Zurich next year.

FIFA noted that the duo, who emerged on top of the honours' rack at the just concluded FIFA U17 World Cup in the UAE, have been chosen to be part of the select crowd that would witness the gala after for winning the Adidas Golden Ball Award and Golden Gloves Award on the wings of Nigeria's record fourth World Cup trophy.

"On behalf of FIFA, I would like to congratulate you once again on winning the Adidas Golden Ball Award(Iheanacho); Golden Gloves(Alampasu) at this year's FIFA's U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates for the best player of the tournament," wrote Sandra Marfurt, head of special events and guest management.

The Thorium Car: A Car That Runs For 100 Years Without Refueling [VIDEO]

If your car was powered by thorium, you would never need to refuel it. The vehicle would burn out long before the chemical did. The thorium would last so long, in fact, it would probably outlive you. That's why a company called Laser Power Systems has created a concept for a thorium-powered car engine. The element is radioactive, and the team uses bits of it to build a laserbeam that heats water, produces steam, and powers an energy-producing turbine.

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Photo of The Day: Is Yvonne Nelson this Strong?

The actress is very strong after all! See one more pics below

Nollywood Actress, Ruth Kadiri Release New Sexy Photos

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May-D Shows Off His Baby Mama & His 11-month-Old Child [PHOTOS]

Singer May-D finally shared pics of his 11 months child and his baby mama, Adebola Olowoporoku.

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Scientists unravel biggest mystery of HIV

Scientists have finally found a way to outsmart the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or rather, its ability to hide from the antibodies and immune cells. This is the quality that makes HIV so dangerous. However, researchers were able to find a way to create an effective cure for AIDS using the substance tacrolimus and finally win over the dangerous disease.

The main difficulty against the human immunodeficiency virus (responsible for such a scary disease as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is that this malicious virus is completely elusive for human immune system. One gets the impression that it has some kind of invisibility power where antibodies cannot recognize it. A fairly strong variability of the HIV protein is to blame. This is precisely why the immune system is unable to develop antibodies that could "identify and detain" the virus exiting the cell.

Yvonne Nelson’s Birthday: Chris Attoh, Majid Michel, Damilola Adegbite, Van Vicker & Others Party @ The Beach [PHOTOS]

Yvonne Nelson’s birthday was yesterday and the actress had fun with friends, families and colleagues at a beach party.

Chris Attoh, Majid Mitchel, Damilola Adegbite, Van Vicker, James Gardiner & Other Celebs were on ground to celebrate with the actress.

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24-year-old man butchers mum, buries parts in shallow grave

The riverside town of Oloibiri in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State was thrown into mourning, Sunday, when a 24-year-old man, identified as Godsgift, suspected to be mentally unstable, butchered his mother and buried her remains in a shallow grave.

The deceased mother of four, aged 67 was identified as Mrs Rose Jonny.

It was gathered that the woman was killed in her sleep with a machete by her son who dragged her butchered body through the window and buried her in a shallow grave at the back of her house.

The tragic incident, according to a community source, occurred at about 9.30 p.m.

Though the claim that the man is mentally unstable could not be verified, he  was said to have told the mother that she would not see the next day.

New Music Video: Iyanya - Le Kwa Ukwu

Check out Iyanya’s crisp video for “Le Kwa Ukwu” below;

See Photo of 2face Idibia’s Mother-in-law (Annie’s mum)

2face Idibia’s pregnant wife, Annie shared the photo of her mom with caption #mymom #sunshine #me #blessing #family #happychild

Dr. Sid and Rukky Sanda cover November issue of Red Sheet mag [PHOTOS]

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Check out Chidinma’s interview on the ‘One-on-One’ Show with Moet Abebe [VIDEO]

Lagos State Govt To Restrict Danfo Drivers To 8 Hrs Of Work

The Lagos State government has said it will begin enforcement of a section of the road traffic law which restricts commuter bus drivers from driving for more than eight hours at a stretch daily.

This was made known by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Kayode Opeifa, at a news conference heralding the National Council on Transportation conference which kicked off on Monday at the Lagos City Hall, Lagos.

The conference is entitled: “Transformation of Transport Infrastructure: Catalyst for Socio-Economic Growth.”

Opeifa made reference to section 44 of the Road Traffic Law which bars commuter bus drivers from driving for eight hours at a stretch, while also noting that the government would begin enforcement of the new law in January 2014.

I can’t forget the very first day I made love to my wife – Captain Matthew Ekeinde

Captain Matthew Ekeinde in a recent interview with Entertainment Express spoke about his 17-year-old marriage to Omotola and also talked about his wife’s roles in movies.

Here is an excerpt;

What is the secret of your 17 year old marriage to Omotola?

I won’t say we have been good because I am a fine boy (laughs), but it is just the grace of God. I am so lucky and also blessed by God to have married my God given partner. That is a very important thing about marriage, you have to find and marry your God given partner. That is why a lot marriages breakup. Some men marry women because of their hips, their boobs, legs and some other side attractions. But after sex with her so many times, what happens next? Does she have a good attitude, character or good human relationship with others?

I’ll never return to Gov. Chime again – Wife

Mrs. Clara Chime on Monday left the Government House in Enugu claiming she had been under pressure to remain as wife of the Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime.

She said she would have walked away from the marriage during the period Chime was sick and was away for five months, but remained on “very compassionate grounds.”

Mrs. Chime said her thinking was that the sickness would change the governor’s ways towards her but that he got worse months after his return from cancer treatment abroad.

According to her, on many occasions she attempted to leave but her family members, for pecuniary reasons, insisted she stayed put.

She said even when it was apparent that Chime no longer wanted the marriage, her family would not let her go.

Finally, Singer 9ice Admits To Twins Paternity, Shares Their Photos

Gongo Aso crooner, 9ice has always denied the paternity of his twin girls – an outcome of his affair with Abuja based lady, Vicki Godis.

Now it appears the hiding game is over, so he shared photos of the lovely girls with caption, “One of my reasons to live another day on earth”

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“Pray for me, I need to Get married Fast” – Funke Akindele Cries Out

Nollywood actress and producer of award winning movie, Jenifa, Funke Akindele, may be rich, famous and widely celebrated, but something is still missing in her life: a husband.

The actress whose nine months old marriage to Kenny Oloyede crashed about three months ago, bared her mind recently when she said she would want to settle down fast and start bearing children, seeing that age is not on her side.

In her mid-30s, Funke said she is praying to God for her own man soon.

“Man proposes and God disposes,” she said, waxing spiritual, “so people should keep their fingers crossed and pray for me to meet the bone of the bone of my bone and the flesh of my flesh and not somebody else.

Olamide’s ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’ Album Cover – Who Rock The Best Pose? [PHOTOS]

Very soon, when you google the ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’, your search engine would return the images of some persons with funny and weird poses at you. Don’t be surprised, it is the handiwork of Olamide’s fans.

See photos of Olamide’s followers below as they mimic the rapper’s posture on the ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’ album cover - Ice Prince, Hypeman Special Ed are also part of the show.

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New Music Video: Niyola – Toh Bad

Here’s the video for Niyola's "Toh Bad" - the first single off her currently untitled album.

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Oluchi Speaks about Hawking Bread, Staying out of Controversy, ANTM & More [VIDEO]

The maiden editon of Africa’s Next Top Model premieres on television across Africa on Sunday November 10, with Oluchi as Executive Producer.

In this interview with Ebuka of ‘Rubbin’ Minds,’ the US based supermodel tells how she has been able to stay out of controversy. She talked about how she was once a bread seller; she also shared her dreams for models in Africa alongside the steps she has taken to develop the modelling industry on the continent.

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Why I re-called disengaged non-indigene civil servants” – Governor Orji

Orji made the explanation at the grand finale of the Enugu Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, press week held at the Top Rank Hotel, Enugu at the weekend.

He emphasised the unity of the Igbos of the South-East whose indigenes were mostly affected by the disengagement.

According to him, “It is only in Abia State among others in the South-East today that non-indigenes contest elections and win. Non-indigenes are being appointed into political positions in Abia. And so non indigenes should also take their rightful place in the civil service”.

David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba & Kelly Rowland Stuns at The BAFTA Awards [PHOTOS]

The Beverly Hilton ballroom was jam-packed with stars on Saturday night for the 22nd annual British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)-LA Britannia Awards.

Celebs like David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, Naomie Harris, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba, and Kelly Rowland amongst others were in attendance.

Idris Elba was honoured with the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Humanitarian Award.

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