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Thursday 30 October 2014

Show Off Your Flash Fiction Skills! Enter the Etisalat Prize for Literature in the Flash Fiction Category | Deadline 4th November 2014

The Etisalat Prize for Literature is open for the submission of entries in the Flash Fiction category. Here’s what the press release says: ‘In today’s fast paced world, communication is right at our finger tips through the use of smart devices; phones, tablets and the likes and people prefer to consume information on-the-go and in […]

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2014 – Day 2: Marianne Fassler

By now everyone knows that a collection by South African designer Marianne Fassler means prints on prints on prints on prints! For her showcase at the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa, Marianne Fassler gave us a floral themed Spring/Summer 2015 collection that played on delicate lace fabric and gorgeous embroidery. She also went with a […]

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Protesters Set Fire to Burkina Faso Parliament

Protesters in Burkina Faso have set the parliament ablaze as they are enraged over the government’s plans to let their president extend his 27-year rule. Members of parliament were trying to change the constitution so that President Blaise Compaore, who has been ruling the country since 1987, to stand for re-election again next year, BBC […]

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Wendy Williams Calls Tiny out for Lightening Her Eyes, Says “It’s like Bleaching Her Skin…It’s Self Hate”

A few days ago American rapper T.I’s wife Tiny confirmed that she had permanently coloured her eyes to a light grey as she had grown tired of wearing contact lenses (click here if you missed it). With Tiny’s confession came a lot of backlash from her fans and her Instagram followers with a lot of […]

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BN Community Centre: Girl with Osteosarcoma

In March 2013, the BellaNaija team asked for your feedback on how to handle the issue of the emails we receive with regards soliciting for financial aid {Click here to read}. We were grateful for your feedback. Over the years, BellaNaija has published various feature stories on Nigerians in difficult situations and we are thankful […]

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Poroshenko’s Party Claims Ukraine Election Victory

The party of Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko, claimed victory on Wednesday in parliamentary elections held at the weekend. Volodymyr Groysman, a leader of the Poroshenko Bloc, said in Kiev, that his party was the leader as it had shown supremacy at the elections. “We are the leaders with the support of the absolute majority of […]

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Too Cute! First Pictures of Beyoncé’s Half Sister Surface as the 4-Year-Old Begins a Modeling Career

A few weeks ago news broke of Beyoncé’s father Matthew Knowles having a second love child (click here if you missed it), even though there has been no acknowledgment from Beyoncé. Pictures have now surfaced on social media (of course) of a very cute 4-year-old Koi Knowles, the second love child of Matthew Knowles. In […]

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Have Fun this Saturday at the Ciroc Halloween Party at Rhapsody’s Victoria Island, Lagos

Where will you be for Halloween? Well for some fun loving people, the party is going to be at Ciroc’s Halloween Party happening this Sunday at Rhapsody’s. There will be great food, cocktails, ambiance, and of course music from guest artists and DJ Rolly. Date: Sunday 1st November 2014 Time: 10PM till late Venue: Rhapsody’s, […]

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“I’m proud to be gay…it’s one of God’s greatest gifts to me” : Tim Cook – Apple CEO

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, has revealed to the world that he is gay. “I’m proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me,” he said. Here’s an excerpt from his revelation: “Throughout my professional life, I’ve tried to maintain a basic level of privacy. I come […]

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Take a Look Behind the Scenes of Emma Nyra’s Uber Sexy ‘For My Matter’ Music Video Shoot

Emma Nyra, the first lady of Triple MG record label is showing all the sexy poses and looks as she shoots the video for one of her latest singles, ‘For My Matter’. The video is directed by Director TK and Emma Nyra is styled by Chyna Bee in several lingerie pieces as well as short […]

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Beach Body Overload! Sarah Ofili Treats Friends to a Birthday Getaway at La Campaigne Tropicana Resort

Model Sarah Ofili is rounding off the month of October and celebrating her birthday with a girl’s getaway at La Campaigne Tropicana Resort and we are getting so much beach body shots from the girls as they enjoy their quick vacation. Sarah Ofili and her four friends (including beauty queen turned rapper Munachi Abii) are […]

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Delta House of Assembly Passes 2014 Budget Amendment Bill

The Delta State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the 2014 Appropriation Amendment Bill after re-ordering the sum of N94 billion to cater for major projects. The passage of the Bill followed a report presented to the House by the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Daniel Mayuku. Presenting the report, Mayuku said the […]

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Martin Chinagorom: Our Okada

It was reported that FG may approve a proposal made by the National Council on Transport to ban Okada (commercial motorcycles). Not unexpectedly, when issues like this which affect a seeming small percentage of the population, people don’t care. They ask why they should be bothered by this negligible piece of information, in the face […]

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Get Simply Purr-fect Cat Woman Makeup for Halloween with Doranne Beauty | Watch

As we dwell in the spirit of Halloween everyone is getting their costumes and makeup done for the spooky activities. To help you out with a cute and simple makeup look for the occasion, Theodora Mogo of Doranne Beauty is here in collaboration with StyleMeAfrica with a Cat Woman tutorial! The look is super cute […]

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Egypt Demolishes Houses on Border with Gaza Strip

The Egyptian army on Wednesday began demolishing houses along its border with the Gaza Strip. Egyptian authorities said in Al-Arish that the demolition was in accordance with the planned 300-metre wide buffer zone. They said more than 1,200 families are being evacuated from a total of 670 houses in order to clear the area. North […]

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Court Fixes November 5th to Hear Suit Against Jonathan’ Eligibility for Re-election

The Appeal of Court, Abuja, on Wednesday fixed November 5th, for hearing in an application filed by PDP member, Umar Ardo, seeking to be joined in a suit against President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election bid. Ardo, a presidential aspirant from Adamawa brought the application to be joined in an appeal brought by Cyriacus Njoku, challenging the […]

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Borno Government to Procure Waste Recycling Plant

The Borno Government, on Thursday said it would procure a recycling plant to convert the increasing waste generated in Maiduguri, to positive uses. The General Manager, Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), Alhaji Nasiru Surundi, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri. According to him, the plant will […]

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Defection: PDP Chieftain commends Mimiko’s Departure from Labour Party

Michael Adeyeye, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, on Thursday hailed Governor Olusegun Mimiko for retracing his steps back to the party. Mimiko who won a second term of office on the platform of Labour Party, recently defected to the PDP with the members of his cabinet. Adeyeye, who was […]

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Celibacy Doubles Risk of Prostrate Cancer | Sleeping with Multiple Women Reduces Risk – Study

According to a new study conducted in the UK, males who sleep with multiple women are approximately a third less likely to develop prostrate cancer. Researchers discovered that men who had 20 or more sex partners reduced their risk of prostrate cancer by 28%, Daily Mail reports. In addition, the study revealed that “men who […]

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Fola Daniel Adelesi: Leadership for Personal Gains

Leadership is a desirable thing for so many. Some have a good reason to desire a leadership position, and there are those who just want it because of their personal benefits. Some people just want to be in the leadership position because of the gains – power and money. Maybe some other countries have not […]

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24 Year Old British-Nigerian Woman Dies in Thailand after Botched Buttocks Enhancement Surgery

A 24-year-old British-Nigerian woman died in Thailand after a cheap plastic surgery procedure to increase the size of her bottom went horribly wrong. The woman, Joy Williams, is from Thamesmead London, but was born in Lagos, Nigeria, The Telegraph reports. According to reports, she traveled to Bangkok earlier this month for the £2,000 buttock augmentation […]

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BN Pick Your Fave: Tonye Garrick and Sika Osei in TNL Origami Blazer Dress

Hi BN Style Watchers – with all the excitement of GTBank’s Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2014 as well as the ongoing Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa (click here to see all the runway showcases), we almost forgot to bring a new dose of ‘BN Pick your Fave’. This time we have two lovely, young […]

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Despite Cease Fire Agreement, Boko Haram Strikes Again in Mubi – Adamawa | Residents Flee

The highly-publicized cease fire agreement between the Federal Government and Boko Haram doesn’t seem to be working, as the insurgents continue to kill, abduct, and destroy the lives of innocent Nigerians. Vanguard reports that the terrorists yesterday attacked Mubi, the second biggest town and main commercial hub of Adamawa State. Soldiers and hundreds of residents […]

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Rihanna and Miley Cyrus Rock Barely Covered Outfits to 2014 amfAR LA Inspiration Gala

A lot of Hollywood celebrities gathered a few hours ago at the 2014 amfAR Los Angeles Inspiration Gala in a bid to celebrate men’s fashion and style while raising money for amfAR’s lifesaving AIDS research programs. Some of the celebrities spotted at the event include Lea Michelle, Tom Ford, Miley Cyrus, Camille Belle, Rihanna, Ashley […]

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Ebola Epidemic Spread Reducing in Liberia – WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday in Geneva that the spread of Ebola in Liberia appeared to be slowing compared to the “heavy traffic” in the past. Bruce Aylward, who is in charge of WHO’s efforts to fight the disease in West Africa, said there were indications that the actual number of newly reported […]

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Pres. Jonathan Receives N98.17 Million in Donations from Supporters for Presidential Campaign

President Goodluck Jonathan will pick the PDP nomination form for the 2015 presidential elections on today, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, said on Wednesday in Abuja. Briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abati also announced the receipt of a total sum of N98.17 million in donations from the president’s […]

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Indigenous Rapper 9ice Shares Bottles of Palm Oil, Palm Wine and Water for 2015 Electoral Campaign

Indigenous rapper 9ice is taking all necessary steps with his 2015 campaign for a seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly. The entertainer released new campaign pictures a few days ago (click here if you missed it) and has taken to the streets to share branded bottles of Palm Oil as an additional step […]

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Frances Okoro: Place A Lid On The Pressure

They say they do not want to pressure you but it’s there… It’s there in their eyes. It’s there in their words. It’s there when you ask for money from them because you don’t have a job yet. It’s there when they ask “when we go come chop rice na?” It’s there when your mother […]

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He Is An East African Tourism Pioneer! Amos Wekesa Shares the Inspiring Story of His Career on African Voices | Watch

At the age of 10, and having only the prospect of becoming a smuggler, Amos Wekesa‘s destiny was turned around when The Salvation Army selected him as a beneficiary for education. He eventually became a tour guide and he believed that his life was finally on track. Then he aspired for more! He tells the […]

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Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa 2014 – Day 1: Taibo Bacar

Two fashion shows happening at the same time – we can barely contain our excitement! A few minutes after the Elle Rising Star winner was announced at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2014 (click here if you missed it), Mozambique fashion label Taibo Bacar pushed out its Spring/Summer 2015 collection and we were simply blown away. […]

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Fashion Week Begins! Your Peek at the Backstage Action as GTBankLFDW 2014 Starts

Africa’s fashion weeks have officially commenced and we are super excited to see all the fashion that she has to offer. From the GTBank Lagos Fashion & Design Week to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2014, which both started today, we can safely say the next couple of days will definitely be filled with all things fabulous. […]

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Wednesday 29 October 2014

Miley Cyrus becomes the Latest Face of MAC’s Viva Glam for 2015!

Guess what MAC Nation? MAC Cosmetics has announced Miley Cyrus as the latest face of its annual Viva Glam collection for 2015. Miley joins a fab list of celebrity Viva Glam spokeswomen like Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga (that’s quite a list). Her first shade is an electric pink that reminds us of strawberry […]

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Lights, Camera, Action! All the Must See Red Carpet Photos from GIAMA 2014

The 3rd Annual GIAMA Awards was held in Houston, TX on Saturday 25th October 2014. Celebrities from Nollywood gathered for the show most consider the best and biggest Nollywood award show. The Hollywood structured red carpet, dazzling crystal stage design, ace comedian host Julius Agwu, and electrifying performance by CEO Dancers made the show unforgettable. […]

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Will You Survive?! “The Purge: Anarchy” hits Cinema this Friday | Get N700 Tickets Today

It’s that special day of the week and as we all know tickets are available today at just N700 only. Buy your movie tickets now at http://bit.ly/18qZyNE If you liked The Purge, you will definitely love The Purge: Anarchy in Theatres this Friday! Movie Tickets are available now at Tripican.com Synopsis The Purge: Anarchy, the […]

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Bonang Matheba, David Tlale, Da L.E.S and DJ Dimplez Unveiled as Ambassadors for Ciroc Africa

South African designer David Tlale as well as South African media personalities Bonang Matheba, Da L.E.S and DJ Dimples have been unveiled as the brand ambassadors for Ciroc Africa, a quite popular vodka. The four of them were unveiled as the brand ambassadors today at a press conference in South Africa and after the press […]

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Tamara Cherie Dyson Wins the Elle Rising Star Africa 2014 Title!

Congratulations to the 2014 Elle Magazine South Africa Rising Star winner – Tamara Cherie Dyson! The designer who was among the finalists showcased her Spring/Summer 2015 collection a few minutes ago in Johannesburg South Africa at the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa event taking place from today, Wednesday 29th October – Saturday 1st November 2014; […]

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Lagos State to Conduct Computer Based Test for its Scholarship Candidates

The Lagos State Scholarship Board on Wednesday said it would soon conduct a Computer Based Test for the 2013/2014 local scholarships for indigenes of the state. Yetunde Jegede, the Director and Secretary of the board, said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos. According to her, the scholarship was part of the […]

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FRSC to Enforce Ban on sale of Alcohol in FCT Motor Parks

Susan Ajenge, the FCT Sector Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC), on Wednesday, said the Command would enforce the ban on sale of alcohol at motor parks in the territory. Ajenge said this in Abuja at the 2014 Ember Months sensitisation rally organised by the FCT Command of the FRSC. She said the […]

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Yay or Nay? Choreographer Kaffy Shows off Red, White, Gold and Black Braids

Long braids are definitely in right now and have been spotted on Seyi Shay, Tracy Nwapa, Beyonce and more in the past few weeks. Choreography Kaffy has joined the hair trend but has added a spin to her look with colour. The mother of two debuted her new look on Instagram with a traffic selfie. […]

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Blatter Defends Synthetic Pitches for Women’s World Cup

FIFA President Joseph Blatter has dismissed criticism of the decision to use synthetic pitches at the 2015 women’s football World Cup in Canada. Blatter told Germany’s Sport Bild, magazine published on Wednesday, that artificial surfaces are “the future of football.’’ The head of football’s world governing body said he could well imagine the men’s World […]

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Interior Design Industry Professionals Receive Awards on Excellence at IDEA (Nigeria) 2014 in Lagos

On Saturday 11th October 2014, the Grand African Ballroom at Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos was filled with suave gentlemen, fab ladies, awards and recipients at the 2014 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Nigeria. With the theme – “Design with the Environment“, awards were given to deserving individuals industries ranging from Interior Designers to Architects. […]

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US Based Nigerian Father Sues School after 7 Year Old Daughter is Banned over Ebola Fears

Instances of Africans being discriminated against over Ebola, seem to be increasing. Just yesterday, BN brought you the news about two Senegalese brothers in New York who where attacked by some of their fellow school students, after being called “Ebola.” And now, a US-based Nigerian father has sued a Connecticut elementary school for allegedly banning […]

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Zambian Vice-President Guy Scott Named Interim Leader Following President’s Death

Following the death of Zambian president, Michael Sata, the country’s vice-president, Guy Scott has been appointed as interim leader. Presidential elections to select a permanent new president will be held within 90 days, BBC reports. According to reports, Scott is Africa’s first White leader since FW de Klerk from South Africa’s apartheid era. Photo Credit: […]

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New Music: Temi Dollface – Just Like That (Story)

Temi DollFace won us over with her hit single ‘Pata Pata’ and as a follow-up she has released a new single ‘Just Like That (Story) off her upcoming EP project. ‘Just Like That’ is a mix of hip-hop and afrobeat with Temi Dollface rapping, singing and hitting high notes in the cong. The song was […]

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Boo! Have Spooky Fun at Remy Martin’s Halloween Party at the Haunted House this Friday

What other way to end a long working month than to attend the Halloween Party hosted by Rémy Martin. This unique night of paranormal fun will feature celebrities, vampires, pirates, nocturnal creatures, artiste performances and guest DJs: Jimmy Jatt and Baggio and more! So get out your costumes, come with a group of friends, to […]

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Chibok Girls: Negotiation Still Ongoing with Boko Haram – FG

The Federal Government on Tuesday said negotiations were still ongoing between it and the Boko Haram sect on the abducted Chibok schoolgirls. Mohammed Adoke, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, disclosed this to State House correspondents after a meeting of the National Security Council in Abuja. The meeting, which held behind closed […]

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Ebola: Reps Seek Adadevoh’s Immortalisation

The House of Representatives on Tuesday in Abuja called on the Federal Government to immortalise late Stella Adadevoh by naming a medical institution after her. The lawmakers also requested that the government should compensate the families of the late consultant and other health workers who died of the Ebola Virus Disease. Adadevoh was the consultant […]

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Governor Dakingari Appoints New SSG for Kebbi State

Governor Sa’idu Dakingari of Kebbi State on Tuesday approved the appointment of Alhaji Rabiu Kamba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new appointee replaced Alhaji Nurudeen Kangiwa, who resigned to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives on the platform of […]

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Get a Peek at Osas Ighodaro’s Daily Beauty Routine on NdaniTV’s “Stripped” | Watch

Ever wondered how Osas Ighodaro keeps her skin looking so flawless? Well wonder no more! For their latest edition of “Stripped“, Nadni TV caught up with the beautiful actress for all the details on products, techniques and more that make Osas one of the beautiful movie stars that shine so bright. Watch!

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View Photos from 3 Days of Wedding Fabulousity at WED Expo Lagos October 2014 Edition

What has now become an anticipated successful exhibition repeated itself again at the WED Expo Lagos October 2014 edition. For three days, Tafa Balewa Square, Lagos Island was a beehive of activities as over 100 exhibitors jointly showcased their products and services in the bumper edition tagged Mega 3 Expo. From beauty, to fashion, photography, […]

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New Music: Tiwa Savage Feat. Banky W – Shout Out Remix

We’re loving the work coming from the Tiwa Savage camp! The Mavin Records singer has released her third song in the last 4 weeks. This time it’s the remix for Shout Out, off her Once Upon A Time album. Of course, our BooThang, multitalented, Mr. Capable, Mr. Strong Thing, Mr… Okay we’ll stop now…BankyW hops […]

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Tambuwal’s Defection Will not Affect Activities of Reps – Legislators

Some members of the House of Representatives in Abuja on Tuesday said that the defection of the Speaker of the assembly, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, would not affect the unity of the legislators. The legislators expressed the view after the speaker announced his decision to leave the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the opposition All […]

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Is there Anything Wrong with Bright Pink Nail Polish on a Man? Bruce Jenner Marks 65th Birthday with a Manicure

A hot pink manicure is the way former pro athlete and reality TV star Bruce Jenner chose to spend his 65th birthday. Bruce Jenner, who has frequently been the subject of rumours that he is transitioning into a woman after reportedly having his Adam’s Apple surgically reduced, has added more fuel to the sex change […]

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Lagos Socialite Joro Olumofin tells Women to Lose their Pot Bellies to Impress Potential Suitors

Lagos socialite Joro Olumofin is a familiar face at weddings and other social functions around Lagos. An avid gym-goer himself, today he shared a message for ladies attending these events to pay more attention to their bodies. “Letter To The Ladies! Vol. 2 (Stay Fit In A Competitive World) #CaseStudy : #Lagos #Nigeria.. Most young […]

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Imagine Paying N22 Million for a Presidential Nomination Form then Being Told it’s Unavailable…

What would you do of you paid N24 million for a presidential nomination form, only to find out that the said form is unavailable? This is the dilemma that two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members are allegedly facing, according to Punch. The two aspirants involved in this matter are Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa-Balewa (son of Nigeria’s First […]

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Chiadi Ndu Shares the Heart Stirring Story of How Alternative Medicine Helped After a Brain Lesion Diagnosis

A few weeks before that day, I had had a series of surreal feelings. I have never been able to find the adjectives to describe them. But that day… I knew that they were all connected. That day… I was on a flight from London to Lagos. I remember that the seat belt lights were […]

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Kome Olori Agulonu: How to be a Good Nigerian Wife

Dear Nigerian wife, heartfelt congratulations to you on your recent nuptials. Love is indeed a beautiful thing and I am so pleased that you have met and married the man of your dreams. Surely after all the celebration, you just want to go home and live happily ever after with your other half. To help […]

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Tuesday 28 October 2014

New Video: Burna Boy – Check and Balance

Burna Boy continues to etch his place on the Nigerian music scene with the reggae/dancehall genre of music. He has released the video to his most recent single ‘Check and Balance‘, directed by MattMax. Watch it here:

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Taiwan Raises the Alarm Level in Dengue Fever Outbreak

Taiwan’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC) on Tuesday raised the alarm level over an epidemic of dengue fever, which has caused seven deaths this year. According to CDC, as of Tuesday, Taiwan has reported 7,439 cases of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease. Among them, there were 59 cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever, a potentially […]

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Lagos Lawyer Files Suit to Stop Inquest into Collapsed Synagogue Church Building

A Lagos-based lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, on Tuesday filed a suit in a Federal High Court, Lagos, seeking an order to stop further inquest into the collapsed Synagogue Church building. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on September 12th, a six-storey building within the premises of Synagogue Church of All Nations collapsed in Lagos. […]

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Chibok Parents Urge Boko Haram to Release their Daughters

Some parents and relatives of the abducted students of Government Secondary School (GSS), Chibok, Borno, have appealed to the Boko Haram sect to fulfill its promise of releasing their daughters. They made the appeal in telephone interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday. Shettima Haruna, one of the parents of the abducted […]

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Israeli Polygamist Sentenced to 30 years in Jail for Sex Crimes

An Israeli court on Tuesday sentenced an Israeli polygamist to 30 years imprisonment for sex crimes against a host of women he coerced into living with him in a sect-like residence in south Tel Aviv. Goel Ratzon, 64, was convicted in September, after a four-year high-profile trial, of various counts of rape, sodomy and indecent […]

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Peculiar Okafor: I am classy… Are you?

So here I am trying to earn my salary and this colleague browsing through blog-sites says ‘I love this lady, she’s soo classy. Peculiar, Don’t you think so?’ I simply responded that I didn’t think so and that was how a huge argument ensued. I felt the celebrity in question was boring while my colleague […]

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Aww…Omoni Oboli Receives Huge Bouquet of Roses from Husband for 14th Anniversary

14 years later and Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli and her husband Nnamdi Eboli still exchange the sweetest messages to each other. Today marks the 14th year anniversary for the couple and Omoni received a gorgeous bouquet of roses with a card that read “‘To say that you are the best would imply that you are […]

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Kofi Annan: Ebola Is a Poor Man’s Disease, Must Be Halted In Africa

Ghanaian Diplomat Kofi Annan is speaking up about the Ebola Virus Disease and epidemic that has been getting worse over the past months. The spread has since left West Africa but Kofi Annan is of the opinion that the only way the world can combat the virus is by going through West Africa and by […]

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Hilarious Skit! Comedian AY Takes On Malaria in #MalariaFreeNigeria

Comedian AY Makun is taking on Malaria in a new hilarious skit that is a part of the #MalariaFreeNigeria campaign which was started in April 2014. According to AY, the purpose is to create a funny video that will go viral on social media across Nigeria and beyond, while inspiring people to take action against […]

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Shocker! Actress Exclusively Reveals how Bill Cosby Raped her Repeatedly for Several Years

For years now there have been speculations and rumours circulating the media about Bill Cosby and several rape cases. In earlier years, 13 women accused the American comedian and TV legend of rape but none of the women pressed charges. Now, another woman is stepping forward with an exclusive story on how Bill Cosby repeatedly […]

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Are you Queen Enough? Enter the Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant 2014 Now

The 39th edition of the Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant is here! Are you a young Nigerian woman aged between 18 and 26 who is confident, fluent in English, convinced that you can be a positive role model for other young women and have an interest in working with charities, have ideas, plans and goals and […]

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Police Inaugurate Rapid Response Squad in Abia State

Danjuma Garba, the Director, FCT Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRTS) says the agency has upgraded its operational facilities to meet the demands of motorists. Garba said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. The VIO boss, who assumed duty recently, said the move was part of […]

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Ngozi Addresses the Men on The Ngee Show | Watch

We love how Ngozi is always forthright in her videos! In this recent edition of The Ngee Show, she has something for the male folk! Check it out!

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Victoria Beckham Tops List as Britain’s Most Successful Entrepreneur

Spice Girls was a long time ago! According to Management Today magazine, Victoria Beckham is Britain’s most successful entrepreneur. The 40-year-old former singer started topped the list which had over 100 business people after her fashion empire has grown over the years. She started her eponymous label in 2008, and has since then grown her […]

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Isio Knows Better: Dramatic Society of Nigeria

I sincerely lay no claims to being more knowledgeable than anyone, but I do confess that I know better than I did yesterday, last year and a decade ago. Isio Knows Better is an attempt to capture the shocking and highly entertaining conversation within myself. The conversations between my mind (the sharp witty one), my […]

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Giwa Resumes at NFA Secretariat, Inaugurates Interim Committees

Chris Giwa, the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) Chairman who was restored to office on Thursday by a Jos court ruling, on Monday resumed duties at the association’s secretariat in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Giwa, alongside some members of his board who were elected on August 26th, arrived at the Glass […]

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Young Love! Wizkid and Tania Omotayo Step Out Together For Hennessy Artistry Club Tour

It’s so refreshing how we are getting to see more of Nigerian artistes and their partners. Last week Annie Idibia was on the front row as she cheered 2face on during a performance (click here if you missed it), a few days ago Peter Okoye and Lola Okoye stepped out in matching outfits for a […]

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Discrimination Against Nigerians over Ebola Must Stop – Pres. Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday in Abuja restated Federal Government’s displeasure over the continued stigmatisation of Nigerians by some countries over the Ebola virus disease. A statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, quoted the president as making the remark when the Foreign Ministers of Germany and France visited him […]

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Nigerian-American White House Fence Jumper Ruled Mentally Incompetent to Stand Trial

A federal judge has declared that Dominic Adesanya, the 23-year-old Nigerian-American man who jumped over the White House fence, is mentally incompetent to stand trial. Daily Mail reports that he was “dragged screaming out of a courtroom” on Monday. ‘You can’t do this to me! Somebody please help me. This is a trap. This is […]

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Oyo PDP Party Leaders Angry with First Lady Patience Jonathan for Allegedly Interfering in Party Affairs

Some leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State are angry with First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan for her alleged interference in the state’s party affairs. According to Punch, she is asking the party to “accommodate” former governor of the state Rashidi Ladoja in PDP. Ladoja, who is a former PDP member, is […]

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“Beware of Threatening Amaechi” – Rivers Government Claps Back at Presidency

Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, is refuting claims made by the presidency, that he made derogatory comments about First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan. You will recall that it was reported that Amaechi said the First Lady was angry with him because of his refusal to illegally share the state’s funds with her. In response to […]

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Monday 27 October 2014

Must Watch! Comedian Funnybone Presents New Skit ‘Sexy Work-Out’

With the #Fitfam trend that is going round, we are sure everyone can relate to this skit – well, the beginning anyway. In this skit comedian Funnybone shows how it is to anticipate something and not have it turn out the way you want. The skit features Ben Okoma and Odera Olivia Orji. Watch & […]

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Robbers Write Letter to Igando-Lagos Residents | Demand Christmas Gifts

Armed robbers reportedly wrote a letter to residents of Ikotun Road, Igando, Lagos last Thursday, warning them of their impending visit to collect their “dues” for the festive season. Punch Metro reports that 20 copies of printed letter shown above, were scattered on the streets, and were discovered by residents on Monday morning. The letter […]

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Woman Killed in India for Allegedly Practising Witchcraft

Indian Police on Monday said a 55-year-old Indian woman was tortured and beaten to death by her relatives who suspected her of practising witchcraft. The District police chief, Narendra Khare, told newsmen in Bemetera district. Khare said that Dukalheen Bai died in the Bemetera district of the central state of Chhattisgarh on Saturday night and […]

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2face Idibia Announces New Album + Drops Nfanga Ibanga Video Remix!

Do you remember the song ‘Nfana Ibaga’? It was one of 2face Idibia’s first songs and that song will forever have a space in the heart of a lot of Nigerians. It appears that 2face himself still has a soft-spot for the song as he has released a video remix, about a decade after the […]

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Football vs. Fashion! Nigerian Designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi Says Fashion Should be Invested in, More than Football

Is fashion more important than football? Nigerian fashion designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi was on Channels Television over the weekend and the renowned designer spoke with passion about fashion and the boost it has been to the Nigerian economy. According to Lanre Da Silva, Fashion is the way forward for the Nigerian economy and if […]

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A Normal Childhood? Kim Kardashian Says North West Will Have to Get a Job and Work for What She Wants

Being the daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian might be a huge deal but reality TV star Kim Kardashian wants her 16-month-old daughter, North West, to have as normal a childhood as possible. According to Kim Kardashian, her daughter will have to work for what she wants. The 34-year-old star, who is worth an […]

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“I Never Said I Wasn’t Black…I Am Not African-American” Raven Symone Pens Open Letter

A few weeks ago a video went viral online of former child actress Raven Symone talking to Oprah Winfrey during the show ‘Oprah Where Are They Now?’ In the interview, the actress told Oprah she didn’t want to be labeled as gay, but simply as a person who loves humans. She also said she was […]

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The Perfect Proposal? We’re Speechless … Check This Out!

This weekend we showed you a Lagos wedding on the next level. Now this proposal… ‘o di egwu’. Lol People say BellaNaija puts pressure on people but we don’t plan these weddings, proposals etc. we just feature them. So sit back, enjoy and be inspired! Congrats to the beautiful couple Tiffany & Levy! *** “4 […]

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Delta Woman Held Hostage by Lover for 9 Years Regains Freedom

A woman from Delta State who was held hostage by her lover for nine years, has finally regained her freedom. Her lover reportedly abducted her nine years ago because her family was against their relationship and refused to let them get married, The Sun reports. To protect the woman and her children’s identities, their names […]

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Julius Agwu: “Certain Groups” Call Me to Join Them, That They Can Guarantee I Succeed in Politics

A lot of people in the Nigerian entertainment industry have declared their intentions for politics in Nigeria and one of such people is ace comedian Julius Agwu. The comedian, author and actor declared his intention to run for a Governorship position in Rivers State for 2015. While chatting with Toke Makinwa on HipTV’s show ‘Trending’, […]

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Uche Anichebe: Woman of the 21st Century

Once upon a time, humanity was divided along two extreme poles; there was man on one end, and woman on the other. The concept of womanhood and the rights of women were relegated to the background, as secondary. However great their contribution to humanity, and their society, the woman and girl -child were regarded as […]

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Pres. Jonathan Attends “A Day with Jesus for Nigeria” Church Service in Israel – PHOTOS

President Goodluck Jonathan is praying fervently for Nigeria, during his pilgrimage in Israel. On Sunday, he attended a special church service with several men of God and dignitaries, themed “A Day With Jesus For Nigeria in Israel.” The service was held to conduct special prayers for Nigeria. Below are some photos from the event: His […]

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Get Ready Grange School Alumni! Attend its Official Association Launch this November

Hey Grange School Alumni! The Grange School is proud to announce the launch of its official Alumni Association – GSAA – in celebration of its 56th Annual Founder’s Day. The GSAA launch event is set to this November and are excited to invite all their Alumni to the place where it all began. They promise […]

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Atoke’s Monday Morning Banter: Look Into The Mirror

You stir; it’s the morning of your birthday and that’s the first thing that floats into your consciousness. The bed is warm,but your toes are cold – you forgot to wear your socks before sleep came. Blame Blacklist – so engrossed in the show that you were too lazy to grab your cozies. You remember […]

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Father who Abandoned Children in Boarding School for 8 Years Reunites with Them

Awww this is great news! Remember the father who abandoned his three children at an Ogun State boarding school for eight years because he couldn’t afford to take care of them? Well he finally went to visit them last Friday. According to Punch, the dad, Segun Adepegba, was extremely emotional when he saw his kids. […]

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Yummy Mummy! Uche Jumbo Flaunts Baby Bump at Movie Premiere

We love the fact that more pregnant women in Nigeria are open to showing off their lovely baby bumps as opposed to the past where pregnancies were all hush-hush. Nollywood actress Uche Jumbo stepped out for her ‘The Other Side’ movie premiere rocking a one-armed black floor length dress that hugged her curves and showed […]

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FG to Ban “Okada” (Commercial Motorcycles) Nationwide?

The use of commercial motorcycle, popularly known as “Okada” may soon be banned nationwide, if the federal government approves a proposal made by the National Council on Transport. The proposal for the ban was introduced at the council’s annual conference in Enugu State, and has been endorsed by the Minister of Transport, Idris Umar, Punch […]

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Young Girls Below the Age of 10 Campaign for Feminine Rights Using Foul Language | Watch

Right message, wrong medium? Social media has been buzzing since the release of this video of 5 young girls, dressed as little princesses campaigning for rights for women. Now, on the face of it, this seems like a great idea yes? Well, these little ladies pass their message across in the most colourful language you […]

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Presidency Warns Rivers Gov. Amaechi to Desist from “Political Rascality and Blackmail”

The presidency has dispelled allegations made by Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, against First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, and has urged him to desist from “political rascality and blackmail.” According to Leadership, Amaechi had delivered a speech at a university graduation ceremony in Port Harcourt in which he alleged that the First Lady was angry […]

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Sunday 26 October 2014

Nigeria’s Super Falcons win 2014 African Women Championship after Defeating Cameroon 2-0

The Super Falcons of Nigeria on Saturday defeated Cameroon 2-0 to win the ninth edition of the African Women Championship (AWC) in Windhoek, Namibia. Goals from Desire Oparanozie and Asisat Oshoala were all Nigeria needed to reclaim the AWC title. After a dominant opening period, Oparanozie put the Super Falcons in front in the 12th […]

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25 Year Old Ebonyi Woman Kills Husband with Machete While he Sleeps

A 25-year-old Ebonyi woman killed her husband in his sleep with his machete because she was fed up of his incessant death threats. The Sun reports that whenever the woman Blessing Onyibe Nwogbagami, and her husband, Onwe Nwogbagami, got into an argument, he would chase her around the compound with a machete and threaten to […]

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39 Boko Haram Insurgents Killed by Cameroon Army

Cameroonian soldiers have killed 39 Boko Haram terrorists. The insurgents were invading Cameroon’s territory on Friday, and so the country’s military engaged them in battle, resulting in the deaths, Business Insider reports. Four Nigerian refugees were also killed during the course of the attacks. President Paul Biya has vowed to “totally wipe out” Boko Haram. […]

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Lola Akingbade: Common Nutrition Blunders That May be Stopping your Progress

Do you work out daily and believe you eat right but the scale is not changing or is going the wrong direction? There are some common mistakes about nutrition that you need to know about, some are very easy to overlook. I have listed a couple of them below. Skipping Meals Some people skip meals […]

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Saturday 25 October 2014

Adrienne Femnou: Breaking Up with the Ex-Boyfriend’s Family

Help, I will try to keep it short. I use to date this guy for a year and after the breakup we kept seeing each other for another year and a half (some good and a lot of horrible moments). I got very close to his cousin, cousin’s wife and their children (for one they […]

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40 Goals in 8 Games in the UEFA Champions League! Get the Scoop on Sports on Tega’s Corner | Watch

It’s that time of the week when we get the round up on sporting events! Sports analyst, Tega Onojaife talks about football, tennis and of course, the much talked about Pistorious verdict. Check it out!

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Ebola: 2 Year Old Girl in Mali who Contracted Virus Passes Away

Sad news. The 2-year-old girl in Mali who contracted Ebola Virus after returning from Guinea, has passed away, Daily Mail reports. Sources say the girl had been showing signs of recovery, but unfortunately, she relapsed, and died afterwards. The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the deceased was exposed to an unidentified number of […]

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Pres. Jonathan Arrives in Jerusalem for Pilgrimage – PHOTOS

President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in Jerusalem on Saturday for a two-day pilgrimage to Israel. According to the president’s itinerary, he will observe the Sabbath Day on Saturday at the Wailing Wall, where he will pray privately before going to Mount Tabor and Mount Carmel. Jonathan will also visit some other Christian holy sites during the […]

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Synagogue Building Collapse: T.B Joshua to Pay Victims’ Families N750,000 Each

Founder of Synagogue Church of all Nations T.B Joshua, is reportedly making plans to compensate families of victims who died in the building collapse, with N750,000 each. Kirsten Nematandani, the church’s spokesperson, revealed that church officials had paid visits to the victims’ families to counsel them and also assess their financial needs, Daily Post reports. […]

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Oh So Cute! Ciara Shares Adorable Pictures of Baby Future

Motherhood certainly looks good on Ciara who has not been shy to share pictures of her adorable son on Instagram. The 29-year-old singer who is celebrating her birthday today has blessed her fans with the cutest and most adorable picture of her son, Future Zahir Wilburn, as the two of them enjoy a flight together. […]

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How Much Do You Know About Birth Control? Let’s Actually Talk About It!

A couple of weeks ago on Twitter, there was a debate about birth control and the fact that quite a number of women are not as informed about birth control as they should be. It is common in Nigeria (and Africa as a whole) for people to shy away from discussions like this but it […]

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Friday 24 October 2014

Gunmen Abduct Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke’s Sister

The Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke’s sister has been kidnapped by gunmen in Port Harcourt. Vanguard reports that the men abducted her sister, Osio Agama, at gunpoint as she was walking to her car on Tuesday night. The motive for the abduction is currently unknown, as there has been no report of the men asking […]

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Former Nollywood Actress Regina Askia Volunteers to Work at US Ebola Center

Regina Askia, former Nollywood actress and beauty queen turned Nurse, has shared on her Facebook page that she will be volunteering at a US Ebola Center as a way to help eradicate the fast-spreading virus. According to Regina Askia, the nurses who volunteered are currently undergoing Ebola trainings. Regina Askia states that even though her […]

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Aww…Date Night! Peter and Lola Okoye Step Out In Matching Outfits

It doesn’t have to be a special day for a guy to take his woman out on a date and clearly Peter Okoye understands this as he and his lovely wife Lola stepped out for a date last night. The couple went for a matching look in red and black outfit and we are almost […]

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BN Cuisine with Uzo’s Food Lab: Naija Eats, The Fine Dining Edition | Super Indulgent Puff Puff

How do you feel when you go to an event and get a plate of small chops and there is no puff-puff on it? Well I feel cheated, slighted and not interested in the plate anymore. I know a lot of people that share this sentiment. I have seen uber glamorous people at events request […]

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Father of Nigerian-American White-House Fence Jumper says Son has Mental Health Problems

According to the father of the Nigerian-American man who jumped over the White House fence, his son suffers from mental health problems. Victor Adesanya, the dad, also revealed that Dominic Adesanya had been arrested for a previous security breach at the White House in the past, CNN reports. Victor also said that his son hears […]

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12 Babies Born HIV-free from Positive Mothers in Awka

No fewer than 12 HIV negative babies have been born to 12 HIV positive women attending antenatal health care at Saint Faith Hospital and Maternity, Awka, Anambra. Chisom Ezulike, Matron of the hospital, disclosed this to Journalists Alliance for Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Nigeria (JAPiN), Anambra state chapter, in Awka […]

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How Many Award Winning Nollywood Movies Have You Actually Seen?

The 2014 Nollywood Movie Awards was held last weekend, with some fantastic movies in the nominations list as expected. You will all agree with us that, most times we mean to watch all these movies in the cinema when they come out, but somehow often don’t get the chance. Well, worry no more, iROKOtv.com has […]

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Security Dogs Injured after Attacking Nigerian-American White House Fence Jumper Discharged from Hospital

Yesterday, BN brought you the news about the 23-year-old Nigerian-American man, Dominic Adesanya, who was arrested after he jumped over the White House fence. Adesanya is said to have injured two secret service dogs that were released on him after he jumped into the compound. They were taken to a veterinarian after the incident. According […]

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New Music: Skuki feat. Olamide – Peteru

Music duo Skuki – Peeshaun and Vavavoom – have released a new single titled ‘Peteru’ and produced by Philikeyz. The song also features indigenous rapper Olamide as he adds his unique flavor to the new single. Listen & Enjoy! Download

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APC Inaugurates 18-man Committee for Mini Convention

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday in Abuja inaugurated an 18-man committee for its mini convention scheduled to take place in Abuja on October 29th. John Oyegun, National Chairman of the APC who inaugurated the committee, urged members to work to achieve the mandate of ensuring a hitch-free convention. The Chairman of the committee, […]

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FRSC Threatens to Arrest Underage Drivers in Kano State

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Kano State on Friday in Kano warned parents against allowing under age children to drive vehicles. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mohammed Garba, gave the warning while addressing newsmen. ‘’Parents should stop allowing underage children to drive so as to reduce the rate of accidents being recorded as a […]

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MTV VJ Ehiz Talks About the Lagos Night Life on Ndani TV’s ‘Just Say It!’ | Watch

MTV Base presenter, Ehiz shares his thoughts on the night life in Lagos. Watch on Ndani TV’s Just Say It!

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Asa Thrills Fans at Concert in London with “Bed of Stone” Album Performance

Internationally acclaimed Nigerian musician Asa thrilled her fans at a concert in London held weeks after the release of her anticipated third studio album, “Bed of Stone.” The event, which held at Union Chapel on Thursday, October 2nd 2014, was totally exhilarating . Asa performed her classic hit single “Fire on the Mountain” as well […]

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What Would you do If you Found out Your Husband is Secretly Married to another Woman?

BellaNaijarians, what would you do if you found out that your beloved husband is secretly married to another woman? This was the question 55-year-old British woman Yvonne Gibney, asked herself after she found at that her 49-year-old husband, Maurice, of 17 years secretly married another woman. She found out after seeing pictures of Maurice kissing […]

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Colourful Conversations with Sika Osei: Claiming Back Our Worth As Women

It was about 6:30pm when I got back to the apartment in Lekki. Traffic on the mainland was hectic, as usual, but I’d just finished doing a photoshoot for my first ever ‘New Nollywood’ movie so the adrenaline was still pumping. I’d barely had a sip of water when my flat mate asked if I […]

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“It Is My Duty to Make Quality Time for My Wife”, AY Makun Talks Divorce Syndrome in Nigerian Entertainment

There has been a lot of focus on marriage in the Nigerian entertainment in the past few weeks and the latest celebrity to add his two cents is comedian AY Makun who had a chat with Punch about the divorce syndrome in the entertainment industry. You can read up his interview with Punch here. When […]

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House of Reps Seek Increment in NYSC Allowances

The House of Representatives on Thursday in Abuja passed for second reading a bill seeking an improved welfare package for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The bill seeks to amend the NYSC Act No 51 of 1993 by making provisions to enhance the welfare of corps members, encourage acquisition of special businesses […]

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Chude Jideonwo and Adebola Williams Emerge Winners of the CNBC Africa Young Business Leader of the Year Award

Chude Jideonwo and Adebola Williams have been announced as winners of the CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards 2014 – for the Young Business Leader of the Year 2014, West Africa. This was announced at the awards event held yesterday, Thursday, 23 October at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. Jideonwo and Williams are […]

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2 Year Old Girl Contracts Ebola Virus in Mali

This is truly heartbreaking. Mali’s health ministry on Friday in Bamako confirmed a case of Ebola virus in a two-year old girl, NAN reports. The ministry said this was coming weeks after Mali has so far been cleared of the disease. It said the girl, who had arrived from neighbouring Guinea, was taken to a […]

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Money Matters with Nimi: Breast Cancer Awareness

At the start of 2013 all seemed to be going well for Kemi and her family. Their first child had just started university, her husband’s business was beginning to turn around after a difficult year, and they had finally completed their own home and recently moved in. It seemed like it was going to be […]

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DoroMavin! Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, Dr. Sid, Di’Ja, Reekado Banks and Korede Bello’s Rock UK Concert

The Mavins sure know how to turn all the way up! Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, Dr. Sid, Di’Ja, Reekado Banks and Korede Bello delivered an unforgettable experience during their UK concert yesterday, Thursday 23 October, 2014 at London’s Indigo2 in North Greenwich. The highly anticipated show was an amazing performance with the all-star crew keeping […]

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Court Remands Kwara Pastor for Allegedly Snatching Cars at Gunpoint

A pastor of a church in Kwara State, has been charged with three counts of armed robbery. The 37-year-old pastor, Adebambo Adetunji, is allegedly a member of a robbery gang notorious for snatching cars and robbing victims of their valuable possessions at gun point, Punch reports. It was a series of the gang’s operations between […]

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Ebola: Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen to Donate $100 Million to Fight Virus

Co-founder of Microsoft, Paul Allen, has joined the growing list of wealthy philanthropists who are donating generously to the fight against Ebola. The 61-year-old billionaire businessman announced yesterday that he will donate $100 million to curbing Ebola, Forbes reports. The money will go towards providing more training, medical personnel, and supplies to the affected countries. […]

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Gospel Artiste Obiora Obiwon Celebrates New Baby Boy and Marriage Anniversary with Family Photo Shoot

Nigerian gospel artiste Obiora Obiwon has welcomed a new addition to his family with the birth of a baby boy – just as he is celebrating his 3-year marriage anniversary. To mark these two special moments, they have released photos from a lovely family shoot. Obiwon tried to capture his joy and gratitude on social […]

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Making and Breaking the Rules of Comedy! Watch ‘The Truth’ with Ali Baba

On this episode of The Truth with Olisa Adibua, legendary comedian Ali Baba is on the hot seat. Ali Baba has carved a niche for himself as a comedian for both corporate and non-corporate events and in the past 4 years he has become quite the compère. In this video, he talks about how he […]

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#RespectTheBeach! Help Consere Lagos Beaches at the COPA Lagos “Clean the Beach” Day Out

Further to its corporate social responsibility, Kinetic Sports, organizers of the international beach soccer tournament, Copa Lagos, is organising its annual Clean The Beach day out this Saturday 25th October 2014. Clean The Beach is designed to encourage public attention to the maintenance of clean and sanitary beaches and pleasant waterfronts, and is one of […]

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Thursday 23 October 2014

Ebola: First set of 250 Nigerian Volunteers set for Deployment to Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone

The Federal Government on Thursday said the first set of 250 volunteers would soon leave Nigeria to other parts of West Africa hit by the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The Supervising Minister of Health, Khaliru Alhassan, said this in Abuja while addressing newsmen on Nigeria’s efforts at containing the spread of the virus in the […]

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EFCC Recovers N550,000 for Blind Woman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it recovered N550,000 from a gang of fraudsters who swindled a blind woman, Mary Ihekanacho of N830,000 in a job scam. Wilson Uwujaren, spokesman of the EFCC in a statement in Abuja said the draft of the recovered money was presented to the victim on Wednesday. The […]

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NLC Condemns Removal of Wages from Exclusive List

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the removal of wages from the exclusive list to the concurrent list by the National Assembly (NASS) in the ongoing fourth amendment exercise to the 1999 constitution. This is contained in a statement signed by Peter Ozo-Eson, the Secretary General of the congress According to the statement, “we […]

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Pres. Jonathan Leaves for Pilgrimage to Israel

President Goodluck Jonathan will on Friday depart Lagos on a brief pilgrimage to Israel, his office said in a statement on Thursday. The statement issued in Abuja by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said that Jonathan would visit Christian Holy sites during the pilgrimage. According to the statement, […]

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KICC Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo’s Son Tobi weds Toyin! | 1st Photos

Congrats Toyin & Tobi Ashimolowo! The beautiful couple wed this past weekend in Kent, UK, at the groom’s father’s church – Kingsway International Christian Center (KICC). The bride’s makeup was by @beautyboudoir_l and hair by @signaturebydesign. In case you missed it, here are their pre-wedding photos. This was the second wedding for the family this […]

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Berry Dakara: 3 Things You Miss After Getting Married

As a newlywed, chances are that you’ll be deliriously happy and basking in the glow of marriage (hopefully). Nothing can or will ever make you miss the days of being single, right? WRONG! The things you miss may not hit you all at once, and you may not even realize that you miss them for […]

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BREAKING: Fire Outbreak at Murtala Muhammed International Airport

There was a fire outbreak at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos this afternoon. The fire engulfed the second floor of the airport, Daily Post reports. However, it was reportedly doused shortly after it started, preventing any serious damage to the building. Sources revealed that the fire which started at the second floor of […]

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BN Beauty: Think Makeup Tutorials Started Today? Watch 5 from the 1900s

Hey BN Beauty Belles – Have we got a treat for you! Today being Throwback Thursday, we are going way back in time to the 1900s to bring you 5 surprisingly informative beauty tutorial videos. The videos, uploaded by Glamourdaze, break down basic beauty information from how to care for hair to the basics of […]

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“If You Can’t Stay Married, Don’t Go Into It” – Nollywood Actress Tina Mba Tells Celebrities

Popular Nollywood actress, Tina Mba has voiced out her concerns about celebrities and marriage and how most of the marriages do not last. The Enugu born actress and former model shared her views while on set of Africa Magic’s ‘Jara’ TV show with Helen Paul and Uti Nwachukwu where they asked her about her views […]

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New Music: Teezee – Fashionista

After a long hiatus learning the tricks of the trade and spending a lot of time in studio, crooked love story crooner Teezee is back with another alternative hit called ‘Fashionista’! The song brings a new sound for Teezee, with producer Adey on a beat that gives us ‘alter vibes’. The DRB LasGidi group member […]

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Ignite your Quest for New Adventures with the Heineken “Cities of the World” Campaign!

Are you adventurous? Do you like to unwind and experience new relaxation spots in your city that are out of this World? Your best bet is to hook on to the Heineken®’ new cities of the World campaign to inspire your quest for adventure and new experience; you’ll be surprised that there are loads of […]

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Father Speaks on Why he Abandoned Children in Ogun State Boarding School for 8 Years

Yesterday, BN brought you the news about a man who abandoned his three children at an Ogun State boarding school for eight years because he couldn’t afford to take care of them. The father, Segun Adepegba, spoke to Punch yesterday about the rationale behind his actions. He stated that dire hardship pushed him to abandon […]

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What Breakup Rumours? Beyonce and Jay Z Renew Wedding Vows

Power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z have been the subject of a lot of speculations in the media this year and the most reoccurring rumour has been that the couple were on the brink of separating after getting married in April 2014. Now Beyoncé and Jay Z are sending a clear-cut message to the world […]

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Despite “Cease Fire” Agreement, Boko Haram Abducts 60 Women in Adamawa

It appears that the purported federal government – Boko Haram cease fire agreement isn’t working out too well. You will recall that barely 24 hours after the agreement was announced, the insurgents attacked Borno and Adamawa. And now, Punch is reporting that no fewer than 60 women were abducted in Adamawa on Saturday. It is […]

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Fola Daniel Adelesi: Working for Posterity

From time to time I keep thinking about how we all are working. I marvel at how many of us are doing anything for posterity and not just for ourselves. I know some people will only say ‘all I can do is my best and if God wants me to have abundance that posterity can […]

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23 Year Old Nigerian Man Arrested after Jumping over White House Fence

A 23-year-old Nigerian man was arrested on Wednesday, after he jumped over the White House fence. The man has been identified as Dominic Adesanya, Guardian UK reports. After he jumped over the fence, he was immediately arrested by secret service agents, with their dogs in tow. According to reports, footage of the incident shows Adesanya […]

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New Music: Tiwa Savage – Key to the City

Soon after the release of her latest single, ‘My Darling’, Mavin Records First Lady, Tiwa Savage is back. A fusion of Afro Pop and dancehall, Key To The City is produced by Spellz. Check on it! Download

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Wednesday 22 October 2014

Pres. Jonathan Carries out Minor Cabinet Reshuffle

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle to fill the vacancies created by the recent resignation of seven ministers. This was part of the outcome of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Minister of State (II) for Foreign Affairs, […]

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EU Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq

The European Commission (EC) said on Wednesday it would increase humanitarian assistance for the Iraq crisis by an additional three million Euros as winter approaches and the number of refugees increases. Kristalina Georgieva, the European Commissioner responsible for international cooperation, humanitarian aid and crisis response, made the disclosure at a news conference in Brussels. The […]

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2 Nigerians Top Lagos International Chess Classics

Nigeria’s Abimbola Osunfuyi and Odion Aikoje on Wednesday topped the table alongside Egypt’s Ezat Mohamed and Hesham Abdelrahman in the third round of the ongoing Lagos International Chess Classics. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osunfuyi, Aikoje, Mohamed and Abdelrahman are each on three points in the FIDE category. Osunfuyi defeated International Master, […]

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CAN President Oritsejafor Urges Politicians to Pursue ambition with Fear of God

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Wednesday urged politicians seeking political offices to pursue such ambitions with the fear of God. Oritsejafor made the call on Wednesday at the 60th birthday anniversary and thanksgiving of Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, held at the First Baptist Church in Warri. He decried a […]

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House of Reps Approve Jonathan’s $1 Billion Loan Request for Military Hardware

The House of Representatives on Wednesday towed the line of the Senate by approving President Goodluck Jonathan’s request to borrow not more than one billion dollars to tackle the security challenges facing the country. The Senate had, on September 25th, approved the request made by Jonathan to borrow the amount to tackle the national security […]

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LASUTH Completes Collection of DNA Samples to Identify Synagogue Building Collapse Victims

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, on Wednesday said it had concluded the collection of DNA samples for identification of 115 victims of the recently collapsed building in Lagos. Olawale Oke, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known at a news conference in Lagos. Oke said that the hospital sent […]

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Is Bigger Always Better? Olamide Craig Gets Candid About Penis Sizes on Twitter!

Penis Sizes: Women speak in hush tones about them, while men use them as gauge of superiority (of some sort). Well, BellaNaija columnist, Olamide Craig expounded on the subject last night via his Twitter feed. And boy, did he explain! Ladies, and gentlemen, read his tweets below: One Are the kids asleep? — David (@RevDrCraig) […]

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Super Falcons Beat South Africa to Earn AWC Final Place, 2015 World Cup ticket

Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat South Africa’s Banyana Banyana 2-1 on Wednesday in Windhoek, Namibia to qualify for the final match of the 9th African Women Championship (AWC). In the semi-final match played at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, Asisat Oshoala scored twice in the first half to keep the six-times African champions in the driving seat. […]

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Toke Makinwa’s Vlog: Mr. Immature

In this week’s episode of Toke Moments, media personality Toke Makinwa talks about immature guys, the type who give girls gifts and then take it back when they break up. It’s a funny yet candid episode. She also talks about girls that lead guys on. Watch and let us know if you’ve come across any […]

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Martin Chinagorom: The Workplace Survival Kit

It sucks to be out of job, even worse to have lost one and then get a clear picture of how you could have survived termination. My buddy found himself in this awful situation a week ago and misery does not begin to describe what emotions he is battling. We went through a list of […]

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Aina Fadipe Chats with Furniture Designer Yinka Ilori on ‘IofAfrica’ | Watch

There’s something so hot about creative people, and London based furniture designer, Yinka Ilori is no exception. Aina Fadipe turns her spotlight on this young creative to find out what makes him tick! Find out about Yinka’s background, what inspires him and his plans for the future. Watch on IofAfrica! Photo Credit: yinkailori.com

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Chinese Woman Destroys ATM with Bare Hands because it Didn’t Dispense Money

At one time or another (especially if you live in Nigeria) I bet you have felt that indescribable frustration of attempting to withdraw money from an ATM only to find out that it’s out of service. A 28-year-old Chinese woman named Lin, felt the exact same way. Only in her case, she got so angry […]

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“Believe In Yourself!” Watch D’Banj’s Motivational TEDx Speech about the Future of African Youths

A couple of weeks ago D’Banj was at the TEDxWBG conference to deliver a speech (click here if you missed the first details) where he shared the stage with President of the World Bank – Jim Yong Kim and Eleni Gabre-Madhin, the Co-founder and CEO of Eleni LLC. The Nigerian artiste delivered quite a motivational […]

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10 Things Every Man in a Relationship Should Know! Tips from Praise Fowowe

Talk show host Praise Fowowe is again touching on the matters of the heart. Last week the author and relationship/sexual educator shared 10 tips for women in a 21st century marriage (click here if you missed it) and this week he is taking on the male side of any relationship. He shares 10 questions and […]

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Abuja Commercial Sex Workers Reportedly given 2-Day Ultimatum to Leave the City

Commercial sex workers in Abuja have reportedly been given a 2-day ultimatum to leave the city or be prosecuted. Authorities have also threatened to punish individuals who patronize the sex workers with a death sentence, City People News reports. These stringent measures were said to have been formulated by Secretary for Social Development, Blessing Onuh, […]

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Man Arrested for Smuggling 100 Pounds of used G-strings into Zimbabwe

A man in Zimbabwe has been arrested for smuggling 100 pounds of second-hand G-strings, thongs, and regular pants into the country. RadarNG reports that the man was apprehended at the Sango Border Post by the Zimbabwean Revenue Authority (Zimra). It is against the law in the country to import used garments, whether used or donated, […]

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Geraldine Ogwe: A Second Chance For a Second Wife

I invited my friend Nnamdi to a cocktail bar and he brought his best friend along. This best friend turned out to be Joe. I ordered Pina Colada, Nnamdi ordered Sex on the Beach, and Joe went for Bloody Mary. Joe told us that he was considering marriage with a lady but there was a […]

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Ebola: Foreign Minister Says no basis for Discriminating against Nigerians after WHO Certification

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Aminu Wali has asked countries to stop further discrimination and stigmatisation of Nigerians over Ebola after the main UN health body certified the country free of the virus. Wali in a speech delivered on Tuesday in Berlin at the Nigeria-German Bi-National Commission (BNC), praised the efforts of President Goodluck Jonathan […]

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‘We Women Are Enemies to Ourselves’, Nollywood Actress Toyin Aimakhu Shares Her Thoughts

Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu is not holding back this afternoon. According to Toyin Aimakhu, women are usually enemies to themselves because women always cause the pain and tears of other women. The Nollywood actress shared her opinion on her Instagram page a few minutes ago. Read it below! OBIRIN LOTA OBIRIN do u knw what […]

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Ebola Drug Trials to start Within Weeks in West Africa – WHO

Marie Kieny, Head of Health Information of WHO, said Ebola drug trials and collection of survivors’ blood for treating patients would get underway in West Africa within weeks. Kieny said in Geneva on Wednesday that WHO and partner organisations were currently selecting treatment centres in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone to conduct trials of experimental […]

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“Still Love You No Matter What” – Amber Rose Tweets at Wiz Khalifa

Since announcing their separation a few weeks ago, Amber Rose and Wiz Khalfa have continuously hurled accusations at each other while also ignoring each other but it seems there is still love between them. Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa who share a son, Sebastian, took to Twitter display publicly their affection for each other. Wishing […]

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UK Fraudster Pretends to be in Coma for 2 Years to Avoid Jail | Caught Shopping

A seemingly perfectly-crafted lie will always fall apart over time. A fraudster named Alan Knight, scammed his next door neighbour of £40,000 and pretended to be in a coma for two years to avoid jail time, Daily Mail reports. However, he was recently arrested by police after he was found going on shopping sprees and […]

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Gorgeous at 40! See Nse Ikpe Etim’s Husband’s Super Romantic Message to her for her Birthday

Nse Ikpe Etim and Clifford Sule‘s love story is one that always stands out for us on BellaNaija! Childhood sweethearts who reconnected decades later, this time for keeps! With her beautiful youthful looks, it is hard to believe that Nse has just turned 40. Check out the sweet message and video from her husband below. […]

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“A Child Will Come in Time”, Toke Makinwa Addresses Pregnancy Pressure and Rumors

Over the past few weeks there have been a lot of speculations that Media personality Toke Makinwa might be pregnant after getting married in an intimate service earlier in year. Toke took to her Twitter page to address the speculations and talking about the pressures to get pregnant soon after getting married. She has faced […]

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Ireti Doyle, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi and Carol King Cover Motherhood In-Style Magazine’s Latest Issue

Tinsel mums, Carol King, Iretiola Doyle and Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi are the cover stars for the latest issue of Motherhood In-Style magazine. The three actresses talk to the magazine about work, family and life. For their cover shoot Carol King, Iretiola Doyle and Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi are wearing pieces from Duchess as they are photographed by Kelechi […]

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Aunty Bella: Miss. He Left Me after I Housed Him for 7 Months

Aunty Bella is our agony aunt column on BellaNaija. We launched this column in the early days of BN and periodically feature issues sent in by BN readers. We hope the BN family can offer insightful advice as well. *** We received this letter from distraught ‘Miss M’ last night. The letter has been paraphrased. […]

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Chop and Clean Mouth! Watch Episode 3 of Comedy Skit ‘Yawa’

The third episode of ‘Yawa’, a comedy skit about survival, is out. The skit is about Kalistus, an unemployed young man who thinks the only option to survive is to be cunning. In this new episode tagged ‘Stubborn Cockroach’ Kalistus shows that he has many tricks up his sleeves when it comes to survival. If […]

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New Video: Immaculate – Gogo Baby

Rising artiste Immaculate, signed to Vivace Records, has released the visuals for her hit single ‘Gogo Baby’. The video is directed by Audru Film Factory and is a colourful and engaging video with appearances from Nollywood Veterans Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva. Watch & Enjoy

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Man Abandons Children in Ogun State Boarding School for 8 Years

A man abandoned his three children at an Ogun State boarding school for eight years because he couldn’t afford to take care of them. The man, Segun Adepegba, enrolled the kids at Solid Model College in 2007, promising to come and pick them up after the first school term but he never showed up, Punch […]

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Ariana Grande Cancels Promo Trip to Spain over Ebola Fears

Ariana Grande is currently topping the charts and the 21-year-old singer is not willing to risk catching a virus for which the cure is still being worked on. Her decision to cancel her trip comes despite the fact that there have been very few cases in Europe and Teresa Romero and three other patients who […]

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Heartbreaking! Nicki Minaj and Safaree Samuels, Boyfriend of 14 Years Reportedly Breakup

Nicki Minaj is one of the few females in the rap game who has not had a string of men claiming to have hit ‘that’ and the reason for this is simply – Nicki Minaj has openly been in a relationship for the past 14 years with Safaree Samuels. Safaree was also Nicki’s hype man/backup […]

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Pres. Barack Obama’s Suave Response to Woman’s Jealous Boyfriend – WATCH!

That awkward moment when your boyfriend threatens the President of the United States! OMG. So here’s what happened. While President Obama was casting his vote at a voting booth in Chicago for midterm elections on Monday, there was a young lady next to him also in the process of casting her vote. Suddenly her boyfriend, […]

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“Nigeria is not broke” – Finance Minister Okonjo-Iweala

The Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo–Iweala, has assured Nigerians that the economy is growing positively in spite of the reduction of oil price in the international market. Okonjo-Iweala, who stated this on Tuesday at the 2014 Ministerial Platform in Abuja, said the nation was not broke as being speculated in the media. She said “if […]

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Ebola: US Limits Entry of West African Travelers to 5 Airports

The US Department of Homeland Security yesterday announced that travelers from West African countries where the Ebola Outbreak is present can only enter the US through one of five airports specially equipped for Ebola screening. Countries affected by this policy are: Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, according to Sahara Reporters. Starting from today, Wednesday October […]

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Tuesday 21 October 2014

Blac Chyna Bares Bum as a Sexy Nun … Should Some Costumes be Off Limits?

Warning: The photos in this post are NSFW (not suitable for work). Halloween is fast approaching, and our brothers and sisters in ‘obodo oyibo’ (abroad) will be dressing in creative and crazy costumes alike. Amber Rose, an October ‘baby’, held a Halloween themed birthday bash for turning 31. At the party, guest and also a […]

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Osun Declares October 27th Public Holiday

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has declared Monday, October 27th, as a public holiday to mark Islamic New Year (Hijrah 1436). Adelowo Adewumi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties, disclosed this in a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday. The statement states: “The public holiday is to allow Muslim faithful to fully […]

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Lydia Idakula Sobogun Shares Her Uplifting Story of Finding Purpose on The Inspire Series with Glory Edozien

If you’ve had a mentally and physically exhausting day, and you need some form of boost to keep you going, then you should watch this edition of The Inspire Series. Today, Glory Edozien chats with Lydia Idakula-Sobogun, the curator of Taruwa. {Read BellaNaija’s feature on Lydia to find out more about Taruwa} Glory’s introduction to […]

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Lagos Strip Club Owner Says “University Girls Make N150,000 a Day in My Club”

Shina Edo, the owner of a strip club in Lagos called ‘Cave Nude Club’ has revealed to iCampusNG just how much cash the girls who work for him are making. According to Shina Edo, University undergraduates who work with him can make up to N150, 000 in a day and about N600, 000 a week. […]

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Auto Focus with Yemi Shobowale: Key Attractions at the 2014 Paris Motor Show – Part 2

Nigerians don’t joke with their cars. We like to have the latest rides and we’ll stop at nothing to ensure we have the latest automobiles in our garages. I have just returned from the 2014 Paris Motor Show and have seen enough to know that it’s time for model-loving Nigerians to start preparing to write […]

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BellaNaija presents Our Best Dressed List from the 2014 Genevieve Magazine Pink Ball

BellaNaijarians, the 2014 Genevieve Magazine Pink Ball was the definition of style as one striking celebrity after another took to the red carpet in their eye-catching outfits. The event was definitely one of the biggest style events with stars uniting for a worthy cause at The Dorchester, on Saturday 18 October, 2014. In case you […]

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Inspiring! Carol’s Daughter set to be acquired by L’Oréal USA

BN is constantly on the lookout for inspiring stories to share with you. We have followed the Carol’s Daughter story since its humble beginnings as the founder Lisa Price started mixing and creating beauty products at home and then created a great brand targeted at women of colour. Yesterday, L’Oréal USA announced the signing of […]

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Ojie Imoloame: Offensive Depiction of ‘A Nigerian Family’ in ABC’s Modern Family “Marco Polo” Episode

I wish to state my utmost disappointment and frank disgust at the writers and producers of ABC’s hit show Modern Family. Let me begin by stating that I really enjoy the show. Personally, I believe it is arguably one of the best comedy shows on TV right now. It is perfect mix of heartfelt storytelling, […]

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BN Beauty: Get This Look – Pack a Sweet Punch with “Berry-tastic” | NancieMwai

It’s that time again! When we share a fab makeup tutorial by one of the hottest makeup artists out there. Today we are here with the beautiful Nancie Mwai and her fabulous Berry makeup look. We love how pretty and daring the look is and it definitely packs a sweet punch. We definitely have our […]

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Lagos State Government Set to Donate N50 Million to First Consultant Hospital

As part of efforts to mitigate the economic effect of the Ebola outbreak on First Consultant Hospital, the Lagos State government has announced plans to donate N50 Million to the hospital. The donation is said to be a “business support gesture” and also a means of offering support to all those who suffered from the […]

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Ekiti Governor Fayose Condemns Fayemi for Spending N3.3 Billion on Governor’s Lodge

Newly elected Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, has criticized his predecessor, Kayode Fayemi, for spending N3.3 billion on the Governor’s lodge. According to Vanguard, Fayose made the following remarks while administering oath of office for his new Special Assistants: “My heart nearly failed me when I got to the new governor’s lodge last Thursday. The […]

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