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Etisalat unveils new ‘Gold Series’ Experience Centre in grand style

Fastest growing and most innovative company, Etisalat Nigeria further cemented its growing reputation as the most customer-centric GSM services provider in the country with the launch of its new customer service centre, aptly named the ‘Gold Series’ Experience Centre.

The state-of-the-art customer service centre located at 43, Adeola Odeku Street in Victoria Island was recently unveiled in grand style. Continue...

Kidnappers demand N500m ransom to free Pres. Jonathan's uncle

Abductors of Inengite Nitabai, the 70-year old uncle of President Goodluck Jonathan, have demanded a N500m ransom, Sahara Reporters report.

A security source said that the abductors threatened to kill him if the family fails to produce the money. The source also said the family had constituted a committee to evaluate the demand, establish negotiations with the abductors and facilitate his release.

Dencia reacts to Lupita's speech, says she doesn't know who she is

Dencia has reacted to Lupita Nyong'o's speech at Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon where the Oscar nominated actress made reference to her skincare product, Whitenicious. (Find it here). Yesterday Dencia said she'd never heard of Lupita. See her tweets after the cut...

Rita Dominic and Monalisa Chinda dazzle in multi-colored outfits

The stunning actresses wore these multi-colored outfits to Sen. Florence Ita Giwa's birthday last week. Which dress would you rock?

Actress Yvonne Okoro stuns in lingerie and see-through red dress

The Nigerian/Ghanaian actress has one of the best bodies in the movie industry...

Lupita talks about black beauty & Dencia's Whitenicious at BWHL

The Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon held yesterday February 28 at The Beverly Hills Hotel in LA...and Oscar nominee Lupita Nyong'o was one of those honored at the event which had Oprah, Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington, Michael Ealy and many other black Hollywood heavyweights in attendance. 

Accepting her award, Lupita gave one of the most powerful speeches about self-acceptance and loving yourself just the way you are. Her message basically is; Black is beautiful and you really don't need Dencia's Whitenicious. Yep, she mentioned Dencia in her speech. Check on it after the cut..

Centenary celebration, a dance on the graves of murdered students - Atiku

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says the centenary celebration currently going on in Abuja to mark the 100 years of Nigeria's Amalgamation is disrespectful to the memory of the recently murdered FGC students in Yobe state. His tweets above...

Meanwhile the families of late Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Chief Gani Fawehinmi have rejected the Post Humous Awards the Federal Government is to bestow on both Gani and Fela at a Centenary Awards which will hold later today at the Banquet Hall State House in Abuja. Continue.

Man sues Macdonalds for $1.5million for giving him only one napkin

A man is suing Macdonalds for $1.5million for giving him only one napkin and refusing to give him another when he asked for it. Lol. The things you can sue people for in the US .

South African Immigration deporting Nigerians for flimsy excuses

For a while now the South African immigration have been deporting Nigerians for the flimsiest reasons. Starting from their airport, they deport you for allegedly carrying what they call 'fake' yellow card. Then sometimes they raid local hotels and even pick Nigerians up while

Photos: Soldiers take over streets in Victoria Island in route march

The soldiers were spotted this morning on several streets in Victoria Island. No one knows for sure what the march pass was for but shouldn't they be in the North instead? #Justasking! :-) Continue to see more photos...

Mila Kunis is engaged to Ashton Kutcher; check out her diamond ring

Mila Kunis is engaged to Ashton Kutcher; check out her diamond ring

They were first friends for almost 15 years, then they began dating in 2012 after Ashton's marriage to Demi Moore ended and now the former That '70s Show co-stars are engaged. E! has confirmed that Mila and Ashton got engaged recently and are planning to make it official soon. Kunis was spotted shopping yesterday in Hollywood wearing that diamond ring on her finger. Congrats to them.

LG Electronics introduces Ultra Chest Freezer into Nigerian market

Global Leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, LG Electronics (LG) is unrelenting in its quest to making life comfortable and convenient for its numerous consumers with the introduction of the new LG Chest Freezer. 

The event which held at the LG showroom in Lekki was aimed at making safe and healthy foods readily available to households and businesses as the Chest freezer has various capacities to meet both household and commercial needs. Continue...

Governor Fashola renames hall to honour slain Yobe students

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola yesterday Thursday February 27th renamed a hall initially named after him, to “Peace Hall’’, in memory of slain Yobe school children.

Vanguard reports that the hall was constructed by the Lagos Zonal Council of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), located at

'I can have sex with Ramsey Noah on set' - new Tinsel star, April

Joju Muse popularly known as April is the latest addition to the Tinsel family. She’s playing the role of Sammie – the hostess at Ziggies. To say she’s ready to conquer the world is stating the obvious as

Photos: Lagos man builds multi-routed car

This man and the vehicle he built were spotted on the road around the Ikorodu area of Lagos yesterday. He built a multi-routed car which he says can be sailed on water just like a boat and as well could move on the road with its three tyres. He says he needs encouragement and motivation. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Police raid shanties in Lekki, sets place on fire

Shanties around the Lekki 2nd Roundabout are currently been razed down by police in a bid to chase the residents out of the area. The fire is reportedly going out of control. See more photos after the cut

Photos: Kim and Kanye back in 2010. See the chemistry..

They were seeing other people at this time, Kanye was dating Amber Rose, and Kim K was dating Reggie Bush but you can see the chemistry between them. Pics taken during Kanye's appearance on Keeping Up With The Kardashians back in 2010. Kim shared the photos on her instagram page today as part of Throw Back Thursday. See more photos after the cut..

Taskdirect thrills customers with photo competition

Shopping is taking a new and interesting twist as Taskdirect is giving out two Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablets to its loyal customers just by asking them to take interesting pictures of Lagos. This competition is to stimulate Lagosians to take a closer look at the beauty of

Boko Haram strikes in Adamawa, kills 9, burn down churches, bank

Barely 24 hours after the attack on the Federal Government college in Yobe state where 43 young students were killed, suspected men of the Islamist group yesterday night attacked settlers at Kirchinga, Michika, Shuwari and Shuwa district all in

Nigerian student sentenced to death in Malaysia for drug trafficking

A 28 year old Nigerian student, Prince Bartholowmew Obitube, has been sentenced to death by a high court in Malaysia for trafficking drugs. The Shah Alam High Court yesterday Feb 26th gave the death penalty to Obitube after he was found guilty of trafficking cannabis, also known as marijuana.

The accused, a student with a private college in Kuala Lumpur, was arrested with 9,189kg of cannabis at Desa Satu Apartment, Gombak on Aug 20, 2011. According to the facts of the case, Obitube was caught by police from the Gombak Narcotic Crime Investigation Department, following a tip off, within the apartment area after he tried to run away with a backpack containing the drugs.

The offense, under the Dangerous Drugs Act in the country, provides a mandatory death sentence upon conviction.

Senate orders army to the North after Yobe school massacre

With 59 school children dead in Yobe State, the Senate Defence Committee has ordered the Nigerian Army to the North East today to provide protection. (A survivor pictured above)

The Senate Defence Committee, chaired by Senator George Thompson Sekibo suspended budget hearings to pass a resolution which ordered the Nigerian Army to the North East.

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Kenneth Minimah was ordered to provide security for all schools and health institutions in the Boko Haram affected areas to include Maiduguri and Yobe.

General Minimah thanked the Committee for its concern and said, "...it will be the last of such from the insurgents."

Centenary Anniversary Broadcast by President Jonathan (pls read)

This is the national broadcast by Pres. Jonathan on the occasion of Nigeria’s Centenary Celebrations today Wednesday, 26^th February, 2014. Read his full speech below

Dear Compatriots,

1.  I extend warm greetings and felicitations to all Nigerians as

Jonathan appoints Ibinabo Fiberesima board member, Arts Council

Actors Guild of Nigeria president, Ibinabo Fiberesima, has been appointed into the board of the National Council For Arts and Culture, NCAC, by President Jonathan. Confirming the appointment, which happened after Ibinabo led members of the Guild to pay a visit to the president and make him the grand patron of the guild, Ibinabo said she was shocked by the appointment and very grateful.

'Samuel Eto'o is 39, not 32' his baby mama Anna Barranca claims

A week after Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was secretly filmed saying he thinks Samuel Eto'o is older than his age, his ex Anna Barranca has spoken out saying Eto'o is way older than 32.

Woolwich killers Adebolajo & Adebowale sentenced to life in prison

The two men who attacked a soldier, Lee Rigby, in May 2013 and hacked him to death in the streets in front of horrified onlookers near Woolwich Barracks in south-east London, have been sentenced to life in prison. Michael Adebolajo, 29, was given a whole-life term, while Michael Adebowale, 22, was jailed for life with a minimum of 45 years

UEFA Trophy Storms Nigeria Courtesy Heineken

All is now set for Nigerian football fans, especially devotees of the UEFA Champions League, to feel and experience the elite league trophy which will berth in the country on March 13, 2014 courtesy of World’s leading international premium lager beer, Heineken. The trophy, which will be accompanied by Dutch football legend, coach and Heineken brand ambassador, Ruud Gullit, is expected to remain in the country till March 16, 2014. Continue.

Nigeria Centenary grand finale: Water Jets, Holograms, Pyrotechnics

Guaranteed to be a once in a lifetime experience, water jets, holograms and pyrotechnics are just a few unique components that will be incorporated into The Nigeria Centenary Concert, Multimedia Show and Fireworks display hosted by His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

With high security measures in place, an array of Presidents and World Leaders, as well as former Presidents/ Heads of State will journey to Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for the spectacular event of the century taking place on Thursday, 27^th February 2014 at the Abuja National Stadium. Continue.

Photos: P-Square Launches The Alingos Animated Series

Peter Okoye just released these photos on his instagram page. Says The Alingos cartoon series, which is centred around the singing brothers, will hit on our TV screens soon. Peter said they have been working on the project for five years. Find more photos and a press release after the cut..

Toke Makinwa talks about losing both parents in a fire accident

Toke Makinwa revealed her saddest moment in a recent interview with Genevieve magazine

"I lost both my parents in a fire incident in 1993. I remember that morning and I haven’t been able to speak about it ever since." she said

SA man launches contest for virgins, to reward them with R100,000

29 year old Rabelani Ramali (pictured right), a community worker from rural Limpopo province in South African has launched a contest in the country where girls who are virgins at 35 and below would be rewarded with R100,000 or less plus medals; gold, silver or bronze, depending on their ages

Rabelani who has fathered five children by four women out of wedlock, says he decided to come up with this idea to help checkmate the rate of unwanted pregnancies and HIV cases

Konga's Sim Shagaya, Google's Juliet Ehimuan, others connect at #YTech100

Ndani TV and Y!/YNaija.com hosted 100 of the most innovative people in the Nigerian Tech space - #YTech100 - at Social Media Week Lagos 2014. The invitation-only event held on Friday, 21 Feb. at Four Points by Sheraton, Lekki, Lagos. Continue...

Katy Perry and John Mayer break up!

According to an exclusive report by E!, Katy Perry and John Mayer have split after dating on and off for almost two years. A source close to the couple told E! that Perry broke up with Mayer within the last few days