Monday 30 June 2014

Photos from Thanksgiving Service of Fountain of Life Church

The Thanksgiving Service for the new Church Auditorium of Taiwo Odukoya's The Fountain of Life Church held yesterday Sunday June 29th. Pastor E.A Adeboye ministered at the service. See more pics after the cut...

Jay Z & Beyonce put on some PDA on stage at their Cincinnati show

After their Miami show, there were a few reports that suggested Beyonce was acting cold towards Jay Z and brushing off his advances on stage, but I don't think anybody will say that about their second show of the 'On The Run' tour which held on Saturday night in Cincinnati.

The very private power couple showed off some PDA on stage, with Beyonce at one time backing her butt up to Jay Z and Jay Z whispering something naughty into Beyonce's ears that made her blush. Then Jay Z leaned in and gave Beyonce a kiss on the lips. They look so in love. See more photos and the instagram videos after the cut...

Red Carpet photos from 2014 BET Awards + Full List of Winners

The 2014 BET Awards held last night June 29th at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Pictured above are; Tiwa Savage, Keke Palmer and Ashanti. Continue to see more red carpet photos and full list of winner...

Pres. Jonathan condemns Bauchi bomb attack and mass killings in Kaduna

Read the State House press release below...
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan condemns Friday night's bombing in theBayan Gari area of Bauchi State and the recent mass killings in Southern Kaduna.
The President commiserates with all the families who lost loved ones in the heinous attacks and extends his heartfelt sympathies to all those who suffered injuries or lost their properties during the wanton assaults on Bauchi and Kaduna States.
President Jonathan reassures the people of Bauchi and Kaduna State that the Federal Government will continue to take all necessary action to apprehend the perpetrators of thedastardly attacks and restore the fullest possible  security to all parts of the country.

Kaffy's husband sends loving/raunchy message to her as she turns a year older

Queen of dance, Kafayat Ameh aka Kaffy is a year older today June 30th and her husband Joseph Ameh took to his instagram page to wish her a happy birthday and promised her some birthday ****. Lucky girl! Hehe. And happy birthday, girl!

Photo: Politicians and bags of rice...guess it's the new strategy!

Over the weekend, former Zamfara State governor Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi, who is planning to contest again as Governor of the state in 2015, shared bags of rice to his people for Ramadan, making sure to let them know that he's contesting again.

Shinkafi was governor of Zamfara State in 2007 to 2011 and was Aisha Babaginda's second husband.

Wizkid & co stare at reality star, Draya's butt on the BET red carpet

Funny pic. The Basketball Wives' reality star shared the photo on her instagram page.

Photos: Khloe Kardashian locks lips with boyfriend, French Montana

Khloe Kardashian and her new boyfriend French Montana have been pictured for the first time kissing in public. The reality star and the rapper locked lips aboard a luxury yacht on the Hudson in New York City on Friday night, where Khloe celebrated her 30th birthday.

Photos: Pastor Taiwo Odukoya dedicates new Church auditorium

Founding Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church Lagos and husband of late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya on June 28th led other members of the church to dedicate their new ultra-modern worship auditorium. Dignitaries at the event included Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Fashola and his wife Abimbola as well as Bishop Oyedepo who preached during the dedication service. See a pic of the auditorium after the cut...

Davido wins Best African Act at the 2014 BET Awards

If there's any artist who deserves all the awards he's been getting lately, it's Davido. He really puts effort into his craft. He beat Tiwa Savage, South Africa’s Mafikizolo, Ghana’s Sarkodie, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Togo’s Toofan to win the 2014 BET Awards Best African Act! Big congrats to him...

Lucky girl! Gbemi OO meets Usher, Trey Songz, Ashanti @BET party

BeatFM OAP Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi is currently in Los Angeles for the 2014 BET Awards and she's met a whole lot of celebrities. From Ashanti to Usher, Tamar Braxton, Trey Songz, and B.O.B. She shared the photos on her instagram page. Continue to see more pics...


...with actress Shari Headley from Coming to America!

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote endorses D'banj's Koko Garri

Good stuff!!

Photos: Kelly Rowland still flaunting baby bump

What more can a woman ask for in life? She shared the photos on instagram. Happy-mum-to-be...

GEJ to go watch Super Eagles in Brazil if they make it to quarter-final

President Jonathan has promised to travel to Brazil to watch the Super Eagles live if they make it to the quarter-final stage of the 2014 World Cup. Nigeria will play France in the Round of 16 today Monday June 30th (5pm Nigerian time) and if they beat France, GEJ and some members of his govt will travel to Brazil to watch their next match.

This was revealed by Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, who said the additional incentive from the president has motivated the players to beat France at all cost. Nigeria has never reached the quarter-final stage of any World Cup
"He assured us when he called that he's behind us and if we beat France and qualify for the quarter-final, he will come and visit us and watch the next game. That's a very big motivation for us to know that the president will come and visit us. It's better than money and we are determined to go there and fight and give our best. It's a morale booster." Yobo told kickoffnigeria.com

Who rocked the Versace jumpsuit? Dencia vs Jennifer Lopez

Dencia wore her Versace Jumpsuit for a new music video shoot while J.Lo wore hers for her 'I Luh You Papi' music video. Who rocked it?

Luis Suarez returns home to a hero's welcome after being booted out of the World Cup

Luiz Suarez returned to his native home of Uruguay yesterday June 27th to a hero's welcome after being booted out of the World Cup and banned from all football for four-months for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. Not only were hundreds of fans at Montevideo airport to welcome him, waving banners of support, but the president of Uruguay, Jose Mujica, was also at the airport.

Luis Suarez pictured above with his children, Benjamin and Defina as he greeted fans from his mother's home in Lagomar. Continue...

Another piece from singer Lami Philips, talks about women and their insecurities

I agree!!!

Wednesday 25 June 2014

Bomb blast hits Adamawa market

A bomb explosion has been reported at Kasuwan Kuturu market in Mubi Adamawa state.
 
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa said the bomb was targeted at a police patrol team but there were no casualties from the explosion.
 
This explosion comes three weeks after a similar bomb explosion rocked a football viewing center in Mubi Adamawa killing 14 people. Details later…

Pics: Our First Lady steps out in lovely outfit to State House dinner

Ose oremi. This her dress no be here o...:-). First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan with the wife of the visiting Ethiopian Prime Minister, Mrs. Roman Desalegn arriving for a dinner to honour the visiting Ethiopian Prime Minister at the State House, Abuja.

Explosion reported at popular Emab Plaza in Abuja

And now they've started bombing shopping malls? Dear Lord, help us! People who live in the area have reported an explosion at popular Emab Plaza on Aminu Kano Crescent in Wuse 2 in Abuja, which happened just a few minutes ago around 4pm. Someone tweeted this pic above supposedly from the explosion. The explosion is said to have occurred at the gate of the very busy plaza and six people have been confirmed dead with at least 15 people injured...

Will bring update as I get it...see more photos after the cut...

Luiz Suarez facing 2-year ban as pictures emerge of him trying to bite same player a year ago

Pictures have emerged of Uruguayan and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez trying to bite Italian striker Giorgio Chiellini (left) 12 months before biting him again at their match last night in Brazil. The first incident happened during a Confederations Cup clash between Italy and Uruguay in 2013.

Meanwhile Suárez is reportedly now facing a two year ban. FIFA disciplinary committee said this morning that it had opened proceedings against him and has asked his team to present evidence later today. "Any type of proof may be produced, including reports from referees, declarations from the parties and witnesses, material evidence, audio or video recordings’. the committee said.

A decision on whether he is guilty of biting or not will be published before Saturday when Uruguay will play Colombia. 

And for those who don't believe Suarez really bit Chiellini last night, see the bite marks after the cut..

Pics: Tiwa Savage, Davido, Rita Dominic, other stars storm Mauritius

Tiwa Savage, Davido and Lola Rae were among the Nigerian stars that performed last night at the MultiChoice Africa Rising show which held at the Trou Aux Beach and Spa Resort in Mauritius. Eku Edewor, Chinedu Ikedieze, Rita Dominic, Majid Michel, Uti Nwanchukwu and Sarkodie were also at the event. See more photos after the cut...

Husband of model Katie Cleary commits suicide after rumors she hooked up with DiCaprio

According to TMZ, the husband of "Deal Or No Deal" suitcase model Katie Cleary (pictured with her left) shot himself to death just weeks after she was photographed getting cozy with actors Leonardo DiCaprio (pictured right with her) and Adrian Grenier (pictured after the cut).
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Andrew Stern shot himself in the head Sunday while he was at a shooting range in the San Fernando Valley.  
The 40-year-old businessman was married to Katie ... who was also a contestant on "America's Next Top Model."  Katie was photographed in Cannes last month with Leo and the two seemed tight. There are also photos of Katie in Cannes with  "Entourage" star Adrian Grenier." TMZ reports. Continue...

Doctors call for blood donation for Monday's Kano blast victims

Medical authorities have called for blood donation for victims of the Kano state bomb blast that happened on Monday June 23rd at the Kano School of Hygiene Gida Murtala road in Kano. 
 
Some of the victims who are currently receiving treatment at the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital are in dire need of blood, doctors say. Yesterday students of the Kano School of Hygiene were seen at the hospital coming to donate blood for their colleagues.
 
Pictured above is the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi II when he paid a visit to the victims at the hospital yesterday. Eight people died from the blast while 12 others suffered serious injuries.

Man detained in mental institute in Kano for saying there is no God

Mubarak Bala has been held up at a mental institute in Kano state since June 13th despite being given a clean bill of health because he declared he does not believe in God. 
According to the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) Bala is being held against his will and forcibly medicated at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, where he has been kept since June 13.
The chemical engineering graduate is allegedly being held on the grounds of a “personality change” because he declared himself an atheist despite being raised in a Muslim family in Kano, which is a mainly Muslim state.
The organisation says that when Mr Bala told his family he did not believe in God, they took him to a doctor and asked if he was mentally ill. Continue...

'Don't call her my son' R-Kelly finally addresses trangender daughter

In case you haven't heard, R&B legend R Kelly has a transgender daughter with ex-wife and star of Hollywood exes, Andrea Kelly. 14 year old Jaya Kelly (pictured right) now goes by the name Jay after she revealed she/he has identified as male since he was 7 years old. She's dumped her female clothes and strictly wears clothes and even cut her hair. Jay admitted that her father recently found out about her transition to a boy but her mum and sister have known for a while and are supportive.

Well, R.Kelly may know that his daughter now calls herself a boy but he's definitely having difficulty coming to terms with it. When asked about it during an interview at the WCGI Summer Jam this week, R.Kelly shut the reporter up when he referred to Jaya as his son.
"Well, first off don’t start by calling her my son. As far as that’s concerned, always believe what you see - with your own eyes that is. That’s the best way to go about this business. I’ve heard a lot of things about a lot of people and it was never true.”
Awww, a father in denial.

NDLEA arrests 11 school children over drug abuse and trafficking

Eleven secondary school students and a hotel manager were recently arrested in Kaduna by officials of the Kaduna State National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, after being caught in a hotel taking Psychotropic substances.
 
NDLEA Kaduna State Commander, Mohammed Jibrin made this revelation at The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking programme which held in Kaduna yesterday, June 24th. 
 
Mr Jibrin said the students comprising of seven girls and four boys were arrested following a tip off, adding that eight of the students arrested were still in Junior Secondary school. He said parents of the students arrested have been invited for questioning and counseling while the hotel manager is still under investigation.

Photos: Triana Building in Apapa gutted by fire

The popular Triana building on Commercial Rd in Apapa, Lagos was gutted by fire in the early hours of this morning June 25th. The fire lasted for hours before firefighters were able to put it out...but not before millions of naira worth of property was destroyed.

Comedienne Helen Paul signs Globacom deal

Comedian, Radio/TV personality, actress and singer Helen Paul has joined the league of respected ambassadors of telecoms giant, Globacom.

She signed a mouth-watering endorsement deal worth several millions of naira in May, but it was officially made public on Monday June 23rd. Photos from the signing will be made available later. Congrats to her!

Stephen Keshi blasts Nigerian fans for insulting him and his family

According to a Vanguard reporter who spoke with Stephen Keshi in Brazil, the Super Eagles coach is angry at Nigerian fans for abusing him over the team's performance at the on-going World Cup in Brazil. Keshi said there was absolutely no justification for fans to insult him and his family.
"It’s a shame, just a shame that we keep doing the same thing and then they come back and they say they are sorry. Sorry for abusing my mum? Sorry for abusing my siblings? For what? That I am representing Nigeria?”
"I am disappointed, totally disappointed (by the personal attacks), but it’s their thing, no wahala (no problem).
Keshi also lambasted his fellow former football stars who have criticized his team and his tactics in Brazil, saying he had expected much better from them as they ought to know better about the game than the man on the street..

Meriam Ibrahim freed again...finally leaves Sudan

Meriam Ibrahim, the Sudanese woman sentenced to death for Apostasy, has finally been freed after she was re-arrested at Khartoume airport as she attempted to leave Sudan with her family to an undisclosed location.

U.S. State Department during a briefing with reporters in Washington D.C today said Meriam is now free, safe and secure but didn't make it clear if she'd left Sudan for the U.S, where she's expected to seek political asylum.

Sudanese officials later said they didn't arrest Meriam, that she was only detained over a “travel document issue” that was discovered at the airport but she's since been released and had boarded a flight out of Sudan today. Her whereabouts are currently unknown.

Chris Brown still got the hots for Rihanna?

Chris Brown's Instagram page may be flooded with pictures of his faithful girlfriend Karrueche Tran but maybe underneath it all, he still got it bad for his ex-girlfriend, Rihanna?

Chris 'liked' a bikini pic of Rihanna on Instagram (above) the other day and as soon as he did, some of Kae's fans called him out. Chris quickly deleted it but not before Mediatakeout got the screenshot.