Fastest man in Africa, Olusoji Fasuba, joins Royal Navy

Africa's 100m record holder, Olympic bronze medallist, indoor 60m world champion, and one of the fastest men on the planet, Nigerian-born Olusoji Fasuba has just completed nine months of training to become a logistics specialist in the Royal Navy.

 28 year old Olusoji retired from professional running and joined the Navy last May to provide a more settled life for his wife and baby daughter. He's married to 400m runner Ngozi Nwokocha, and they have seven-month-old daughter Annabelle.

As a runner, Olusoji set an African record in the 100m of 9.85 seconds, just 0.27 of a second slower than the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt.

EFCC re-arraigns Femi Fani-Kayode on 47-count charge

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, on a 47-count charge of money laundering before a Federal High Court in Lagos today Thursday Feb 16th.

The former Minister, who was first arraigned in December 2008, pleaded not guilty to all the counts and was granted bail.

The former minister is accused of laundering various sums of money totaling N230 million through some of his aides, his wife, Regina Fani-Kayode and daughter, Remilekun between August 2006 and March 2007.

Oprah Winfrey: Anger at Oprah's ratings push

Sorry ... Oprah has apologised for a desperate ratings grab. Photo: AFP

Oprah Winfrey has issued an apology for using her huge following on Twitter to try to sway TV ratings.
The talk-show host told her nine million Twitter followers on Monday to tune in to a new episode of Oprah's Next Chapter on her cable network OWN rather than the Grammy awards, US media reported.
"Every 1 who can please turn to OWN especially if u have a Neilsen [sic] box," she was reported to have tweeted.

J.Lo & Boy Toy Valentine's Day Is for Swingers

 

Jennifer Lopez and her 24-year-old boyfriend Casper Smart were quite the lovebirds and enjoyed a Valentine's Day frolicking on the sand in Malibu on Tuesday.

Besides holding hands and taking long walks on the beach, Jen even climbed up on top of Casper to ride the swing together.

Bobby Brown banned from ex-wife Whitney's funeral by family

 

   
The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, where the private funeral for Whitney Houston will be held on Saturday at noon


Whitney Houston's ex-husband has been told he is 'not welcome' at her funeral by several members of the singer's family.
The close family member, who have not been identified, warned Whitney's ex-husband not to even try to attend as the Houston clan is 'not fond of him'.
During Houston and Bobby's 14-year marriage they repeatedly came to blows in private and public, with her husband being rumoured to have introduced her to illegal drugs.
He also published an autobiography where he hinted at doubts over his wife's sexuality, but in the days after he death has been pictured devastated by Whitney's death.

Devastated: Bobby, pictured with daughter Bobbi Kristina, is said to want to attend the funeral service to be there for his child

Sources close to Brown told TMZ people connected to the Houston family have warned Bobby that he shouldn't attempt to attend the funeral because the family isn't fond of him.

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant getting back together?

The estranged couple were spotted kissing in the tunnel on the way into the locker room after Vanessa came to cheer on  Kobe at the Lakers vs Hawks game on Valentines Day yesterday. Their divorce won't be final until June, but according to TMZ, the two are working on a reconciliation.

Eric, Praiz, Susan & Oreka Cover Feb Issue of Exquisite Magazine

Exquisite magazine’ LOVE edition celebrates young and rising stars. Pairing Eric Arubayi, Susan Peters, Praiz and Oreka Godis on the cover of exquisite was no coincidence, the quartet represent the life of the 21st century youth, hustling through a hectic cosmopolitan life working hard and running in high heels, wearing strong cologne and a smile. It’s so easy to fall in love with them.

Nigerian Model Featured in Sports Illustrated's 2012 Swimsuit Issue

Adaora Akubilo is a 24 year Nigerian-American model from Windsor, Connecticut. Getting a spot in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition is every model's dream, so this is big deal. Congrats girl!

Coco showing off her famous curves.

Curvy: Coco showed off her ample curves in a casual white tracksuit and heels as she lunched in West Hollywood earlier today

She is well known for her array of revealing outfits which usually go some way into showing off her famous curves.
But despite Coco's choice of a casual white tracksuit, there was no disguising her distinctive figure.
The 32-year-old wife of rapper Ice-T stepped out in the low key outfit as she went for lunch in a cafe in West Hollywood earlier today.

Governor Rochas Okorocha declares free education in Imo state

Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has declared free Education in Primary school, Secondary school and now Tertiary. Also students of Imo Origin studying in Imo State University will be entitled to a scholarship of N100,000.00 per annum. Polytechnics OND N60,000 and HND N80,000. All Primary schools students now get N25,000 per annum

Jennifer Aniston's 43 year old banging body

The actress in a sexy new shoot for America's GQ magazine alongside her Wanderlust co-star Paul Rudd. That body is wicked, for a woman her age!

Ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo's grandson turns rapper

His stage name is Babsss. Real name - Babajide Obasanjo. The 18 year old just returned from London to study in a private university in Nigeria. Babsss is currently in the studio recording for a mixtape that is to drop in the middle of this year and I hear he is currently recording a remix of Davido's Damiduro ...and instead of omo baba olowo,  it will be tagged 'omo baba Obasanjo'. The remix drops on the 1st day of march 2012. So watch out for him.

Whitney Houston's Body Flown to New Jersey

Whitney Houston's body was released from the LA County Coroner and flown overnight from LA to her native New Jersey on Tyler Perry's private jet. A huge memorial is being planned for later this week. Her mother Cissy, right, pictured arriving at the funeral home in Newark after her daughter's body was flown home. Can't even imagine what this mum is going through.

Tuface Idibia Proposes to Annie Macaulay..

OK, I wasn't there but I heard Tuface Idibia just proposed to his long time girlfriend and mother of one of his children, Annie Macaulay. He proposed to her at Club 10 V/I tonight on Valentine's Day. The photo above was taken immediately after he proposed a few minutes ago

I Go Dye living like a royal Prince

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Francis Agoda aka I Go Dye has through his performance made the Opa Williams brand more sell-able and interesting across major cities in Nigeria, across West Africa and Europe.
From a humble profession, comedy has become a major business endeavour and those who know their onions have become incredibly rich through their huge paychecks as performance fees and one of the very few who command mega bucks is I Go Dye, the comedian who hails from Abraka in Delta State, and has been a fan favorite for more than a decade.
Being turned down four times from the stage of ”night of a thousand laugh” is not enough for I Go Dye to resign from his chosen career as his quest to succeed became a major driving force.
It will be recalled that just two years ago, I Go Dye collected a whooping sum of $195,000:00 US Dollars from an American Company, Point Gate for a tour  of the USA and Europe in ironical contrast to the N100  he received for his first performance  back in 1992.

How bombers are chosen, by Boko Haram suspect

Top and bottom: Some of the arms and ammunition recovered in the Kano raid on Boko Haram. •Right: Part of the house with bullet holes

Detained Boko Haram spokesman Abu Qaqa has told State Security Service (SSS) officials how suicide bombers are chosen among members of the sect.
He also listed those being used for suicide bombing as Chadians, Nigeriens, Camerounians, Hausa, Fulani and others, The Nation learnt yesterday.
According to a source, Qaqa told a team of investigators that once a member is chosen for a suicide mission, he has no option but to carry out the assignment.
The source added that any member who refuses to go on a suicide mission will instead face the death penalty.

Dantata Dies In Germany

The heir of the famous Dantata family of Kano, and chairman of Dantata & Sawoe company, Alhaji Abdulkadir Dantata is dead. He died on Tuesday in a German hospital.

As at the time of his passing today, the whereabouts of one of his company’s German engineers who was kidnapped two weeks ago is still unknown.
Dantata, according to his personal assistant, Alhaji Awwal Dansadau, was rushed to the German hospital from Nigeria after he fell ill about a week ago.

He is the eldest son of Alhaji Sanusi Dantata a prominent wealthy businessman. His remains will be flown from Germany to his hometown of Kano, Nigeria on Wednesday for burial according to Muslim rites

Only 17 Students Passed Waec, Neco In Gombe - Don

The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Bauchi State University, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, said only 17, out of the 18,000 secondary school students who sat for the National Examination Council examinations in Gombe State, earned qualification for university admission.

Adbullahi said this when he paid a courtesy visit to the management of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, in Abuja, on Wednesday.

Ikechukwu’s fiance, Sarah Ofili goes Topless

Boys this one is for you, you can look but no touching cos Sarah Ofili is spoken for! AndIkechukwu looks like a man that can beat the living daylights out of anyone that tries him.

His  model fiancee posed in this racy topless shoot with celebrated photographer Kelechi Amadi Obi.

Hian! Save for that strategically placed thigh and clothe we for don see all of Miss Ofili’s goodies

Beyoncé and Jay-Z 'trademark' their baby name 'Blue Ivy Carter'

They mean business: Beyoncé and Jay-Z have moved to trademark their baby Blue Ivy Carter's name, according to US reports

She appeared on her father's single at just a few hours old, so it comes as no surprise that Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy is a brand in the making.
According to reports in the US, the new parents have moved to trademark their one-month-old baby's name.
The power-couple have filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect Blue Ivy's name against others using it.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone 'bump' into each other at hospital

A not-so-Rocky relationship: Arnold Schwarzenegger seemed delighted to be posing in bed with Sylvester Stallone

Spoof? Stallone also appeared to have a syringe sticking out of his neck, causing speculation the picture was set up

Life is tough if you are an ageing action star.
A fact proved by veteran actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone as they were pictured after 'coincidentally' being treated in hospital for stunt-related injuries.
Former Governor of California Schwarzenegger posted the picture on his Whosay account page just hours after it was announced the pair will be co-starring in another movie called The Tomb.

Sheep Allegedly Gives Birth to Half Human in Sokoto (Photo)

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 On 22nd January, 2012, at Fakon Idi Veterinary Clinic owned by the Sokoto State Government, a sheep gave birth to half animal - half baby. I don't know how this is impossible and even if is real, but the hospital released a photo...

Samson Siasia lands multi million naira coaching job in India

The same football club that signed Jay jay Okocha for 550, 000 dollars (about N88.8m),  has also signed Samson Siasia. The former Super Eagles coach was signed by Indian club, Durgapur for $210,000(33.9million). He will be coaching Okocha.

The ace coach also recently acquired a custom made Chrysler Crossfire worth a whopping N20 million. Big boys do big things..:-)

Bombblast near military bases in Kaduna, Nigeria

Photo credit: AP | People gather around a minibus struck in an apparent explosion as it sits near a highway overpass in Kaduna, Nigeria, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Two explosions struck Tuesday near army and air force bases on the outskirts of the central Nigerian city at the heart of riots last year that killed hundreds, officials said . (AP Photo)

LAGOS, Nigeria - (AP) -- Bombs exploded Tuesday outside of two major military bases on the outskirts of a central Nigerian city at the heart of ethnic and religious unrest in Africa's most populous nation, injuring an unknown number of people.
The attacks came as a radical Islamist sect known as Boko Haram launches increasingly bloody attacks on Nigeria's weak central government. No one immediately claimed Tuesday's bombings, though suspicions quickly fell on the sect, even as state-run television aired a purported video Tuesday from the group claiming it welcomed peace talks with the government.
The blasts struck near the Nigerian army's 1st Mechanized Division headquarters and the training command of the Nigerian air force near Kaduna, officials said. Soldiers and security agencies quickly shut down access to the two areas, with some seizing the cameras of working journalists.
A third explosion occurred near a highway overpass, though officials had no other details about it.
It was unclear how many people were injured in the attacks, though witnesses said they saw injured soldiers wearing blood-drenched uniforms after the blasts. At the 1st Mechanized Division, the glass windows of the division's headquarters had been blown apart by the power of the explosion.

Kris Humphries wants divorce:Kim Kardashian married him to boost ratings?

Blowing the lid: Kris Humphries is said to be wanting to get his divorce trial to Kim Kardashian on TV, according to reports 

He was married to the reality star Kim Kardashian for just 72 days before she filed for divorce.
And now Kris Humphries is said to want his divorce trial on TV to expose the truth behind the Kardashian reality shows, according to reports.
Kris, 27, is said to be hoping that he and his lawyer Lee Hutton can prove in court that Kim wanted to marry to boost ratings for her reality show, TMZ has reported.

Hutton was not available for comment when contacted by MailOnline earlier today.
Humphries and his legal adviser are said to be planning to ask the judge to allow the divorce trail to be aired on TV stations.
Kim and Kris married in a lavish ceremony in August which was documented in a spin off reality TV show ‘Kim’s Fairytale wedding.’