Slay! Bonang Matheba Is Fab in Gert-Johan Coetzee for Metro FM Music Awards in South Africa + More Fab Guests

The Metro FM Music Awards is currently ongoing in Durban, South Africa. The event has some of the biggest South African entertainers in the building including the gorgeous Bonang Matheba who stunned in a pink floor-length Gert-Johan Coetzee dress. She accessorized with Cartier jewelry, a black box clutch and a pair of pink strap sandals. […]

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INEC: 1.8 Million PVCs Not Collected in Lagos

The In­dependent Na­tional Electoral Commis­sion (INEC) on Friday revealed that a total of 1.8 million Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) are yet to be picked up by eligible voters who are registered in Lagos. Lagos State Resident Electoral Com­missioner, Akin Orebiyi, announced the news yesterday while visiting Governor Babatunde Fashola to demonstrate how INEC card readers […]

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Thousands Cameroonians in Yaounde March to Show Support for Troops Fighting Boko Haram

Thousands of people in Cameroon on Saturday marched in Yaounde, the country’s capital, to protest against the Boko Haram insurgency and to show support for the Cameroonian army, which is fighting alongside Nigeria and regional neighbours to defeat the Islamist group. One of the organisers of the march told newsmen that the march was carried […]

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Blind Blogger/Singer “Lioness Oyinbo” Moved from Norway to Nigeria to Make it Big! Hear Her New Single with Emma Nyra

Blind blogger/singer Lioness Oyinbo is a Norwegian-born artiste set to take Nigeria by storm! She recently spoke to Punch about her ventures and visual impairment. Here are some excerpts! What led to your visual impairment? I’m blind from birth due to a detached optic nerve and I’m surprised at how little regular people know about […]

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Toyin Aimakhu: When Men Cheat and Abuse Women We All Come Out and Scream, Why Is It Then Wrong to Sing Their Praises When They Treat Us Right?

Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu is not one to hide her love for her husband, Adeniyi Johnson. Several times the actress has used her Instagram page as a medium of pouring praises on her husband and appreciating him for different things – from gifts to winning an award. A few people have however critised her public […]

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Yemi Alade addresses her Hacked Instagram Account: The Erotic Messages That Were Sent to Phyno Were Not from Me

A few days ago Yemi Alade had her Instagram account hacked while she was on tour outside Nigeria (click here if you missed it). Immediately her PR team took control of the situation but the singer is speaking out about the incident by herself for the first time in an interview with Punch Newspaper. She […]

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A Week of Luxury in Dubai…Yes, Please! Get the Scoop on BellaNaija’s Moremi Upcoming Trip

Hey BellaNaijarians! I’ll be traveling to Dubai tomorrow for a fun-filled trip courtesy of Kerzner (parent company of One & Only Resorts and Atlantis the Palm) and Emirates. During my trip, I will be exploring the aforementioned resorts as well as other popular tourist destinations. I’m super excited, it’s going to be awesome! I’ll be […]

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“Hands Off My Hand Rolled Chocolate Truffles!” Chef Alex Shows How to Make Yours

Everybody loves chocolate. Small wonder then that when they were discovered, cacao trees earned the Latin name “Theobroma Cacao,” which means “food of the gods.” Indeed! I decided to feature a chocolate recipe partly because my friend Chinwe wouldn’t stop bothering me with questions about working with chocolate. ☺ AND… I love to get my […]

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Charly Boy: I Think a Large Proportion of Pentecostal Pastors are Scammers, Some Mentally/Emotionally Unstable

Music veteran Charles ‘Charly Boy’ Oputa is known for his controversial articles as well as his controversial photos and music. In a new post on his Facebook page the music veteran shares his thoughts about religion and Pentecostalism. Read: I think that most unstable people are attracted to Pentecostalism because of its irrationality and it […]

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Piers Morgan: Falling Off the Stage, Madonna, Is God’s Way of Telling You You’re Too Old to Cavort like a H*

British journalist and television personality Piers Morgan is currently working as the US editor-at-large for Mail Online and has published an article that’s got people talking. In his write up Piers Morgan addresses 56-year-old pop star Madonna’s epic fall at the 2015 BRIT Awards. Read excerpts from his post below. Madonna falls and the world […]

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Baby Bump Watch! Nollywood Actress Mary Remmy Njoku is Glowing

Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku was one of the stars who attended the movie premiere of ‘Thy Will Be Done’ (Click here if you missed it) and we couldn’t help but notice how she is glowing! The gorgeous actress and wife of Iroko TV founder Jason Njoku, wore a gorgeous pink floor length dress with […]

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Ucheoma Onwutuebe: Shady Sides of Feminism

Just like Peter Tosh, famed Jamaican singer of blessed memory, I am for equal rights and justice. I am for equal opportunities both for men and women. If it is good for the geese, let it not be withheld the gander. I am not for stereotypes; not for that unspoken parable which says : “As […]

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Jaywon: You See Someone Buy a Car and Post a Picture of the 2015 Model but When You See Him on the Street He’s Driving the 2009 Model

Nigerian music star Jaywon had an interview with Hip Hop World magazine recently and in the interview the ‘Odun Yii’ singer talks about the fakeness of the music industry, entertainers going into politics, his plans for 2015 and so much more. Jaywon expresses his displeasure at the fact that a lot of music stars try […]

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Nasarawa State Government Budgets N1.2 Billion for Students’ Hostels

Nasarawa state government has budgeted N1.2 billion for the construction of students’ hostels in four state owned tertiary institutions to improve the standard of education in the state. Alhaji Husseini Abubakar the supervising commissioner for Higher Education, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Lafia while defending the 2015 budget of the ministry before the House […]

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Court Adjourns Hearing in Fani-Kayode’s Money Laundering Trial Till March 26

A defence witness, Kola Olapoju, on Wednesday told a Federal High Court in Lagos that the transactions which led to the trial of a former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, were “unusual and exceptional”. Olapoju, who is the first defence witness, said this while being cross-examined by Festus Keyamo, Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes […]

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Mike Omeri: ISIS Recruiting Children of Affluent Nigerians via Social Media

The federal government on Thursday revealed that ISIS terrorists are recruiting the children of affluent Nigerians. According to Daily Times, Director-General of the Na­tional Orientation Agency, Mike Omeri, made this known during a routine briefing at the National Information Centre in Abuja. During the briefing, the security situation in the country was discussed. Omeri stated: […]

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Kid Rock Says He’s ‘Flabbergasted’ by Beyoncé Worship and how ‘She’s the Biggest Thing on Earth’ | BeyHive Strikes Back

One thing that rings true in the music industry is that you cannot mess with the beyhive without them striking back, and fast. Rockstar Kid Rock learned that the hard way after an interview with Rolling Stone magazine that has left Beyoncé fans angry. In the interview, Kid Rock expresses the fact that Beyoncé doesn’t […]

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Glo to Provide Grants to 17 Million Nigerian Entrepreneurs through Partnership with SMEDAN

Over 17 million entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a partnership between Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Carrier, Globacom, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). The partnership which will cover entrepreneurs under SMEDAN is seen as a huge stimulus to boost economic growth in the country. Officials of the two organizations signed […]

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Man in Abia State Arrested for Allegedly Selling 14 Month Old Son for N300,000

A middle-aged man in Abia State has been arrested for allegedly selling his 14-month-old son for N300,000. The man has been identified as George Maduabuchi, and according to Punch, he connived with a man named Obinna Erondu, to perpetrate the act. However Maduabuchi has denied the allegations. According to him, his son fell ill and […]

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Watch ‘Doorways’ – An Uplifting Short Film by Oluwatosin Coker

Nigerian filmmaker, Oluwatosin Coker has recently shared his latest project with BellaNaija. Titled ‘Doorways’, the short film stars Emmy award winner Diahnna Nicole Baxter, alongside Elimu Nelson and Matisha Baldwin. Synopsis “Doorways follows the life of Tanya Mark, a 29-year-old African American woman who just survived an abusive relationship, which left her with the impression […]

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New Video: Cynthia Morgan – German Juice

Dancehall queen, Cynthia Morgan is out with the video of her hit single ‘German Juice’. The Northside Entertainment artist shows her fun and hot side in this video directed by Clarence Peters and Jude Okoye. The video features cameo appearances from Phyno, Paul Okoye and Peter Okoye. Check on it!

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Who Will Win the #AirtelTRACEStar Competition? You Can Still Vote for Your Favourite Contestant

The Airtel TRCAE Star is about to crown a winner! With the finale holding Saturday 28th February 2015 at the OceanView Restaurant, Lagos, the top prize of N4 million plus a shot at a recording record deal with Universal Records, is getting closer for 5 lucky Nigerians. These contestants are battling it out for the […]

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D’banj ‘Arrives in Style Ready to Shutdown Dubai’ for his 10th Anniversary Event

D’banj, or Bangalee, is steadily pushing events for his 10th year anniversary. The DB Records boss and entertainer is currently in Dubai for a party as part of his tour for his 10th year anniversary. Along with D’banj are DJ Spinall and Jimmie of Beat FM, who will be the host. Check out pictures from […]

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Wow! Lupita Nyong’o’s Oscar Dress Worth $150,000 Allegedly Stolen

Kenyan-born Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o has reportedly had her 2015 Oscar dress stolen right out of her hotel room on Tuesday morning. According to reports from TMZ, the dress was stolen from ‘Lupita’s room at The London West Hollywood. The dress is made of pearls … 6,000 white Akoya pearls. It’s valued at $150,000.’ The […]

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New Video: Chidinma – Kite

Ms. Kedike herself, Chidinma, has released a new video for her single released in 2013 called ‘Kite’. The video, directed by Clarence Peters, has lovely visuals. Check on it!

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My Style: Stephanie Okafor

“Always mix luxury and cheap & get dressed listening to Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls” – Stephanie Okafor It’s time for another fabulous edition of My Style – our monthly BN Style feature that aims to celebrate the unique style of our amazing BN readers. The My Style page is all about showing how […]

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Say What?! Jada Pinkett-Smith Reveals that Watching Husband Will Smith in Movie Love Scenes Turns Her On

Hollywood stars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith were all loved up at the premiere of his movie ‘Focus’ last night (click here if you missed it) but it is their red carpet interview that’s got people talking. The couple of 18 years were asked about how they both feel about love scenes in their movies […]

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Rockstar Chic! Emma Nyra Shows Off Her Looks of the Day

Emma Nyra is currently shooting a video for Spice TV Africa with the station doing a focus on record label Triple MG. The singer showed one of her outfits for Day 3 of the shoot and she can be seen rocking distressed jeans, a camoflauge jacket and a white crop top. Her followers on Instagram […]

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Madonna on Kanye West: He’s a Brilliant Madman…He Can’t help Himself…He Doesn’t have the same Filters other People Have

Madonna suffered a fall at the recently held BRIT Awards but the 56-year-old entertainer did not let that stop her as she got right back up and finished her performance. Explaining her fall, she covers the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine wearing nothing but a bold red lipstick colour. Also in the magazine she […]

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Husband Flees as Wife in Ogun Gives Birth to Baby Without Arms

A woman in Ogun state was overcome with sorrow after giving birth to a baby boy that had no arms. To make matters worse, her husband immediately fled after hearing the news. According to Punch, the baby was born on Tuesday afternoon at a private hospital called Majotal Medical Clinic located in the Ilogbo area […]

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Yemi Alade Writes a Tribute for her Dad: I Think of You Every Day but I Know you are Resting Now

A few weeks ago singer Yemi Alade lost her father. In a touching post Yemi Alade shared on Instagram a few minutes ago she talks about how she is missing him and how she thinks of him every day. She wrote, ‘I think of you everyday but i know you are resting now…its my prayer […]

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All Black Everything! Triple MG Artist Tekno Shows off his Cars

Tekno is one artist to keep an eye on this year. The Triple MG producer/rapper/singer first showed off his all-black car two weeks ago on Instagram with him standing beside the car but now he has shared a full picture. The two cars have black rims and black window glasses to give the ‘all-black’ effect. […]

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Nasir El-Rufai Pledges to Make First 9 Years of Education Free in Kaduna if Elected Governor

APC gubernatorial candidate for Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has promised to make the first 9 years of education free for Kaduna children if elected. He made the promise via Twitter:

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Events This Weekend

Hi BNers, It’s Thursday and you know what that means – the weekend has unofficially started! Here are the details on the events happening this weekend. Genevieve Magazine’s Website Launch Join the Genevieve Magazine team as they launch their new & revamped website. Date: Thursday, 26 February, 2015 Time: 4 PM Venue: Polo Avenue; 166 […]

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18 Year Old Woman Forced into Marriage Kills Husband in Kano

An 18-year-old woman who was allegedly forced to marry a man she did not love, is said to have killed her husband in Kano on Wednesday. According to Vanguard, the woman, Rahma Hussaini and the deceased, 24-year-old Tijjani Basiru had just gotten married on Friday, February 20th. The couple’s neighbours told newsmen that their union […]

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Two Nigerian Workers in Dubai Arrested for Stealing Vehicle Spare Parts

Two Nigerian workers in have appeared before the Dubai Criminal Court for allegedly stealing computers and spare parts from mini buses after breaking into them. According to Emirates 24/7 the accused persons, who are 26 years old and 30 respectively, would travel on their motorbike from Sharjah where they resided, to Dubai and roam around […]

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New Music: SHiiKANE – Sweedim

The SHiiKANE sisters are back with a new single! Listen to ‘Sweedim’ produced by P2J, a song that has a theme of love and shows the romantic, playful and charming sides of the SHiiKANE sisters. Check on it! Download

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Cool FM On-air Personality Congratulates Eniola Badmus on her New Car in the Oddest Way

Cool FM on-air personality N6 is one of the people who have congratulated Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus on her new car, a Honda Pilot, but his followers and Eniola’s fans are not happy with the way he went about it. The OAP shared a picture of the car and captioned ‘Congratulations but how come there […]

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“Missing” $20 Billion: FG Given 7-day Ultimatum to Submit Forensic Report on NNPC Account

The Federal Government has been given seven-day ultimatum to submit the forensic report on the alleged missing $20 billion from Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, Solomon Adeola (APC-Lagos), gave the ultimatum at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the report must be […]

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Federal Government Approves Establishment of 9 New Private Universities

The federal government has approved the establishment of nine new private universities in Nigeria. According to Punch, the decision to approve the universities occurred on Wednesday at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council. The new universities are as follows: – Augustine University Ilara, Lagos State – Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State – Christopher University, […]

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Esco: But, I’m Only Just Looking

I once dated a girl who was sweet and unique. She was a work of art like a Ben Enwonwu sculpture, with brown skin like Choco-milo and eyes that lit up like a kerosene lantern. And her figure? Majestic and curvaceous like an Igbo Ukwu bronze pot. And do not get me started on her […]

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Abductors of American Missionary in Kogi Reduce Ransom Demand from N60 Million to N30 Million

The gunmen who abducted 87-year-old American woman missionary, Phyllis Sortor, have reduced their ransom demand for her release from N60 million to N30 million, an aide of hers said. The aide, Jacob Ahiaba, informed newsmen about the new development at Emi Woro community in Ajaokuta Local Government Area on Wednesday. Ahiaba said Sortor told him […]

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Anne Adams: The Shattered Dignity of the Modern Black Woman

In our society today, nudity has eaten deep into the roots of black heritage and culture. Public display of the female body parts is now applauded and accepted as a norm by society itself. The objectification and hyper sexualized images of women displayed by the entertainment media, is now a marketing strategy for driving business […]

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Anne Adams: The Shattered Dignity of the Modern Black Woman

In our society today, nudity has eaten deep into the roots of black heritage and culture. Public display of the female body parts is now applauded and accepted as a norm by society itself. The objectification and hyper sexualized images of women displayed by the entertainment media, is now a marketing strategy for driving business […]

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Buhari to Mo Abudu: Change Won’t Happen Immediately, as Nigeria’s Problems Didn’t Start Overnight

On Tuesday, BN published an interview that Ebony Life TV CEO, Mo Abudu, conducted with President Goodluck Jonathan, in which he emphasized that his administration’s numerous accomplishments had been overshadowed by the Boko Haram insurgency (Click here if you missed it). And now, we are bringing you an interview that Abudu held with APC presidential […]

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New Video: Lynxxx – Jeje

After releasing this single in January, Jollof Musik artist Lynxxx is out with the video of ‘Jeje’. The music video for the song is directed by Clarence Peters. Check on it!

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Yay! Naya Rivera is Pregnant and Expecting her First Child with Husband Ryan Dorsey

There is so much baby news this year already – we love it! Glee actress Naya Rivera has announced that she is pregnant in the cutest way. The 28-year-old singer/actress shared a link to her official website and the page shows a picture of an oven and a bun with the caption ‘BUN IN THE […]

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Gunmen who Abducted American Missionary in Kogi Demand N60 Million Ransom

The unidentified gunmen who on Monday abducted American missionary, Phyllis Sortor in Kogi state, are demanding are demanding a N60 million ransom for her release. Kogi state police Commissioner of Police Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi confirmed the development, Daily Post reports. Sortor was abducted at Hope Alive Nursery/Primary School, which she reportedly runs in Emiworo, Ajaokuta Local […]

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The Busy Naturalistas’s Guide to Healthy Hair in 3 Simple Steps!

When I first joined the natural hair community a few years ago, I saw many vloggers and bloggers grow their hair to long lengths right in front of my eyes. Their testimonials about their successes got me hooked! I soon became obsessed with watching length checks and hair journey videos and I believed that if […]

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Introducing Rebecca Garton! Listen to her Debut Single ‘Voices’

UK based female singer and songwriter Rebecca Garton is a fresh face on the rise in the music industry. She has launched her official single ‘Voices’ produced by P2J and co-written by JWarner. According to the singer, ‘Voices’ is a song that will appeal to heart and mind of any listener. The listener will be […]

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Tonto Dikeh Gets Ready to Release a New Music Video! Check out Behind-the-Scenes Photos

It’s been a minute that we got new music from Tonto ‘Poko Lee’ Dikeh. The Nollywood actress and ‘duchess of DB Records’ is ready to release new material for her music career and she is already shooting the video for ‘Sugar Rush’ which is her last single. The video is directed by Moe Musa with […]

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BN Beauty: Get This Look – “Pink Sparkle” | Jennifer Olaleye

Good morning BN Beauties! It’s time for another makeup tutorial and this is a shiny one. From makeup artist Jennifer Olaleye of Jennifer Olaé, we get to learn how to achieve this sparkly pink makeup look complete with a soft pink pout. The look details with pink glitter applied to the inner corner of the […]

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“I Do Not Condone Racism” – Kelly Osbourne Threatens to Leave Fashion Police, Giuliana Rancic Then Apologizes to Zendaya On Air | Watch!

Actress Zendaya walked the Academy Awards – Oscars 2015 red carpet wearing ‘faux’ loc extensions and it caused quite a stir. We loved the rise of natural hairstyles and we commended her style in our #NaturalGlam feature. What brought the most attention to her hair in a negative light was comments by E! Fashion Police […]

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#SMWLagos – It’s Day 3 of Social Media Week Lagos! See Today’s Schedule for #SMW2015

Day 1 and 2 of Social Media Week Lagos 2015 were so much fun! Here’s the lowdown on activities for Day 3 of the event. If you thought the first two days were amazing – wait until you get a load of today’s programming! To register or find out more info, click HERE #SMWInnovators Breakfast: […]

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Oluseyi Adebiyi: The Disenfranchised Many

It’s been a few days since the previously scheduled election date. Unlike the initial uproar and threats the postponement brought, the day passed by like any other day. Many Nigerians quickly settled into the thrills, frills and romance that Valentine’s Day brought. In the course of last week, the INEC Chairman was on National TV […]

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A Wedding Brand Proudly from PH! GIA Bridals presents its Sisi 2015 Collection

Every bride comes to a crossroad, pondering, wondering, budgeting, trying to decide on THAT wedding dress. On her mind are a barrage of questions: How do I decide on who makes my wedding dress? Do I buy in Nigeria, abroad, or order it online? Do I rent or Buy? … and so many more. What […]

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Fadesola Adedayo: Jonathan Must Go

For the sake of every Nigerian, Jonathan must go. The vast majority of the population, which is not part of the political elite, might think that the decision doesn’t concern them–“wetin concern me, nah me one do election?”; but in fact it concerns them more than any one else. When a ship is sinking, it […]

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Ariyike Akinbobola: Things Not To Do In Front of Your Woman

A few months ago media personality Ariyike Akinbobola released a vlog about ‘Things Not to do in Front of Your Man’ and now she is back with the second part of the topic which has to do with ‘Things Not to do in Front of Your Woman’. In this episode Ariyike doesn’t hold back. Watch […]

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Two Male Teenage Suicide Bombers Attack Motor Park in Kano Today | 12 Killed

Two male teenage suicide bombers today attacked Kano Line motor park, leaving at least 12 people dead. The perpetrators of the attack are between the ages of 15 and 16, Channels TV reports. This attack comes just hours after a suicide bombing occurred at a bus station in in Potiskum, Yobe state killing 13. Such […]

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Jimi Agbaje: Gov. Fashola is Lying About my Company Not Paying Taxes

PDP Lagos governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje is speaking out about allegations made by Governor Babatunde Fashola about his company attempting to evade taxes. Agbaje took to Facebook to tell his own side of the matter via a statement: The Honourable Governor B.R. Fashola (SAN) has lied again and I think it’s time to address his […]

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Controversy Trails Tonto Dikeh’s Boyfriend ‘Mr. X’ as His Wedding Photos Emerge

Yesterday Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh shared a photo of her boyfriend after months of keeping his face private (click here if you missed it). Details have emerged about an Instagram page that was created on February 22 (just a day before Tonto Dikeh shared the face of her boyfriend) in which the user details how […]

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‘Vote Not Fight’! Watch 2face Idibia’s New Video for a Non-Violent 2015 Election

For the past few months 2face Idibia has been actively campaigning against violence in the upcoming elections and now the music star has released the video to his campaign song ‘Vote Not Fight’. The video is directed by Yinka Obede and it sends a message to youths about a non-violent participation in the 2015 elections. […]

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Pres. Jonathan to Mo Abudu: Insecurity in the Nation Has Overshadowed my Administration’s Accomplishments

During this 2015 election season, the presidency’s campaign messages have often highlighted the purported reforms being made to move Nigeria forward. Many who hear such messages often ask why such accomplishments, if true, were hardly publicized prior to election season. If you are one of the people who have ever asked yourself this question, then […]

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BREAKING: Suicide Bomber Attacks Bus in Potiskum, Yobe | 13 Feared Dead

A suicide bomber on Tuesday attacked a bus at Dan-Borno bus station in Potiskum, Yobe state. An eyewitness told BBC, that the bomber entered the 18-seater bus after it was full, and proceeded to detonate the bombs. A total of 13 people are feared dead. The bus is said to have been completely destroyed, and […]

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Winifred Adebayo: 5 Reasons Why a Break Up May Feel Like the End of the World

It starts with the hair-net parade, followed by a pact not to bath, couch camping and finally the house swimming with tissue paper from tears. I’m sure the men have an interesting equivalent of how break-ups are mourned. One thing remains the same: a good number of relationships end with at least one party feeling […]

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Chinese Website Lets Women Order Temporary Boyfriends

For some women, the pressure from family to get married can get very intense. Capitalizing on this fact, Chinese website, Taobao.com, offers women the opportunity to rent temporary boyfriends to show their parents. According to Daily Mail, single Chinese women are often desperate to find a boyfriend to take home for the holidays, so that […]

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Airport Chic! Nollywood Actress Ebube Nwagbo Takes a Trip for her Birthday

Nollywood actress Ebube Nwagbo is celebrating her birthday today and her colleagues have been using social media to wish her the best. She shared a photo a few hours before her actual birth date showing that she is going on a trip. She shared a picture on her Instagram page and captioned ‘Few Hours 2My […]

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The Drama Continues! Seun, Skales’ Girlfriend Defends Her Boo against Wizkid – ‘Can You Afford a Girl like Me’

Yesterday former labelmates Wizkid and Skales had a blown-out feud on Twitter (click here if you missed it) and one person who was quick to jump to the defense of Skales is his girlfriend, Seun. The two have shared cute photos on Instagram severally as well as using terms of endearment even though they haven’t […]

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10 Year Old British-Nigerian Girl to Study Maths in Open University

So inspirational! A precocious 10-year-old British-Nigerian girl Esther Okade is making headlines all over the world, as she has enrolled in an Open University to study Maths. Okade, who is home-schooled by her mathematician mother, Omonefe, was accepted into the university after passing her A-levels, Daily Mail reports. Her six-year-old brother, Isiah, is also home-schooled […]

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Adetuke Morgan: 24 Things I Learned From Blogging

So, my blog turned 1 on the 8th of February 2015 and I’ve been reflecting on the lessons I’ve learnt in this journey so far. There are a couple of tips in here too. I only planned to write 5 lessons but then it became 10 then 15 then 20, now 24 (2 for each […]

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New Video: Skales – Je Kan Mo

The official video for one of the newest singles from rapper/singer Skales is out. The Baseline Records artist dropped the video for ‘Je Kan Mo’, a song produced by Jay Pizzle with the video of the song directed by Unlimited L.A. The video for the song was shot in Lagos. Check on it!

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Lagos Assembly to Honour Cleaner at MMIA Who Returned Lost N12 Million to Owner

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday announced that it would honour Josephine Agwu, a cleaner at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) who found and returned a bag containing international currencies worth N12 million a passenger had lost. According to Tribune, the assembly has invited Agwu to appear before its sitting at a later […]

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Isio Knows Better: Ridiculous Tales You’ve Heard About Yourself

I was very tired and sweaty… and all I wanted to do was just get to my room in as little time as possible. It was the year when something strange had happened in Unilag and some students decided it was a grand idea to set the Vice Chancellor’s home ablaze. And in true retaliatory […]

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Coming to America! Check out Photos from Snoop Dogg’s Son’s 18th Birthday Party

Just a few weeks ago Alicia Keys threw her husband a ‘Coming to America’ themed party and now rapper Snoop Dogg is going the same route for his 18-year-old son, Cordell Broadus. The party held over the weekend and it created a buzz on social media. Snoop Dogg’s family dressed to the fullest in ‘Coming […]

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Become Your Own Boss! Sign up to be a Part of the Beauty Business On-the-Go Initiative by House of Tara

Beauty Business On-the-Go (BBOG) is an initiative by African renowned makeup brand, House of Tara International, in partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB). The campaign is aimed at recruiting and empowering 5,000 women to become beauty representatives and as such create job opportunities to further reduce the rate of unemployment in the country. Reps […]

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Ashton Kutcher: If You Want to Know If You’re Not Gay, Kiss a Dude

Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher was recently featured on TV show Conan to talk about the finale of his show Two and a Half Men alongside his co-star Jon Cryer. While on the show the fact that Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer once shared a kiss onscreen came up. The 37-year-old actor explained to Conan, “Jon’s […]

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Ex Anambra State Governor Mbadinuju Renounces PDP Membership, Joins APC

Former governor of Anambra State, Chinwoke Mbadinuju, on Monday decamped from PDP, and has joined APC. Mbadinuju left PDP because of what he described as the “shoddy treatment” he received from the party, Punch reports. He stated the following during a press conference in Abuja: “The PDP and the government it formed, especially at the […]

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Jim Iyke Shows How He Handles the Cold While on Tour, Says ‘Boiz Not Smiling’

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke is currently in Canada for the tour of the new season of his series Unscripted. He shared a couple of pictures of himself bundled up as he sat in the airport waiting for his flight from Toronto to Edmonton. For his flight Jim Iyke had on a double denim look with […]

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Omotola’s Son faints in US Embassy Queue

Just a few hours ago, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde shared the story of how her last child “Blacked out and practically passed out” at the US Embassy yesterday. Omotola’s last child is Michael Ekeinde. See her tweets below. The craziest thing happened to me today… — Omotola. j .Ekeinde (@Realomosexy) February 23, 2015 Was at the US […]

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Chris Brown Says No More Interviews about His Personal Life after Getting Backlash for Asking ‘Who Else in this Game is Rihanna Gonna Go To?’

Kanye West is not the only one who has had an interesting interview with the Breakfast Club recently. Yesterday, Chris Brown stopped by the Breakfast Club for an interview promoting his latest album with Tyga as well as their joint tour. The 25-year-old singer however got asked questions about Rihanna, the Grammys, his feud with […]

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Giuliana “insults” Zendaya’s Locs | Fans go Wild on Social Media…Zendaya responds Gracefully

It seems like everyone is feuding these days. From Amber Rose vs Kanye West to Wizkid vs Skales…Let there be love? The 2015 Oscars had its fair share of buzzworthy fashion moments. Starlet Zendaya Coleman rocked a faux locs at the Oscars (See BN’s #NaturalGlam beauty post). During the annual E! Fashion Police Oscars episode, […]

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Nigerian Military Arrests Boko Haram Terrorists Disguised as Women in Baga

Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukolade on Monday stated that the military had arrested Boko Haram terrorists disguised as women in Baga, Borno State. Olukolade revealed this via a statement, Punch reports: The cordon and search in Baga has revealed some terrorists disguising as women. The searches are also yielding more discoveries of arms especially […]

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Must Watch! P-Square feat. Don Jazzy – Collabo

Oya baby make me collabo! When P-Square joins forces with Don Jazzy, you just know the result will be very hot. The Okoye brothers and the Mavin don shot this video in Cape Town, South Africa just a few weeks ago. Video directed by Jude Okoye and Clarence Peters.

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New Video: Asa – Satan Be Gone

Yay! Another video off Asa’s ‘Dead Again’ album has dropped and we love it! The singer has released the video for ‘Satan Be Gone’ directed by Meji Alabi for JM Films. Check on it!

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When Was the Last Time You Read a Book? Batabox Asks Nigerians | Watch

The dearth of the reading culture is a global phenomenon. With the rapid decline in people picking up books to read, Battabox asks Nigerians about the last time they read. Watch to find out their responses and please tell us about the last book you read.

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Anambra Wife Allegedly Kills Husband Over Valentine’s Day Treat

A woman pushed her husband from the balcony of a one-storey building on Valentine’s Day. The incident occurred in the Otto Awori area of Lagos, Punch reports. According to some residents in the area, the couple had gotten into an argument because the wife was angry that her husband did not plan to give her […]

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Wizkid Hits at Skales for Songwriting Claims – ‘I’ll Help Finish Ur Dead Career!’ | Skales Replies

Former labelmates Wizkid and Skales have had a busy morning on social media. It all started when Skales, now signed to Baseline Records, asked his fans which artists they’d love to see on his upcoming album and someone mentioned Wizkid to which Skales replied that Wizkid does not have his time. “@Abberh_1Love: Wizzy baba RTWhich […]

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Unveiling ‘Mr. X’! Tonto Dikeh Finally Shares a Photo of her Boyfriend

For the past few weeks Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shown off expensive gifts from her boyfriend who she simply referred to as Mr. X. She would also post cunning pictures of his hand without ever showing his face but now the actress has revealed who her ‘Mr. X’ is with a photo and a […]

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The 5 Most Controversial Looks from the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party

While a lot of people felt that the red carpet looks from the 87th annual Academy Awards were a bit tame, the after-party hosted by Vanity Fair magazine had more than a few looks that generated a lot of buzz. Several stars changed up their looks for the after-party while a number of other stars […]

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Men in Turkey Support Women’s Rights By Wearing Miniskirts in #ozgecanicinminietekgiy Campaign

It’s always great to see men campaigning to support women’s rights. Men in Turkey are taking it one step further by wearing miniskirts to express their solidarity with women in the #ozgecanicinminietekgiy campaign, which has gone viral. The horrific murder of a 20-year-old Turkish woman, Ozgecan Aslan, sparked the movement, CNN reports. Aslan reportedly fought […]

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Passenger Ferry Capsizes in Bangladesh | 68 Dead

A passenger ferry capsized in Bangladesh on Sunday, leaving 68 people dead. It is feared that the death toll may rise. According to CNN, the double-decker ferry sank after it was hit by a cargo vessel. It is unclear how many passengers were on board, as ferry operators in the region don’t keep records. However, […]

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Osas Ighodaro Lands New Endorsement Deal!

Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro has had a number of gigs recently from being on the cover of magazines like Made magazine (click here if you missed it) to being the new face of retail store Polo Avenue. The former beauty queen turned actress shared the exciting news on her Instagram page and so did the […]

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Atoke’s Monday Morning Banter: Identify Yourself

Last week I was in a long drawn out argument with my cousin over his identity. He insisted on speaking his thoroughly “Americanised” Yoruba to me – reminding me that the name we all call him is the meaningless version of what it really should be. So, with every conversation, he had to remind me […]

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#SMWLagos – Social Media Week Lagos 2015 starts Today!

They are back! Social Media Week Lagos is back for the third year running. We are so excited about #SMWLagos 2015. BellaNaija will be keeping you updated all through the week. Our amazing editorial team will also be a number panels…so look out for them. But First – here’s the list of today’s events! #SMWInnovators […]

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PDP Youth Leader in Nassarawa Tears Membership Card in Public

…And the trend continues. It was former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo who first tore his PDP membership card in public. Apparently inspired by Obasanjo’s actions, another politician, Abdullahi Muhammad, also publicly tore his PDP membership card. And now, Yunusa Halid, a PDP youth leader in Nassarawa state, has reportedly joined the card-tearing bandwagon. Photos […]

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Pres. Jonathan: I Underestimated Boko Haram | We Will Catch Shekau Before Elections

In a recent interview with ThisDay, President Goodluck Jonathan reportedly admitted that the presidency had underestimated Boko Haram when the terrorist group first emerged. Vanguard culled some excerpts from the interview in which Jonathan is said to have made the following statement: “Probably at the beginning, we, and I mean myself and the team, we […]

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‘Thy Will Be Done’ Premiere – Mercy Johnson to make Nollywood History in London – Buy Tickets Now!

That’s right, Mercy Johnson’s latest movie, Thy Will Be Done, directed by Obi Emelonye of Last Flight to Abuja fame, will have its world premiere at the amazing 500-seat BFI IMAX in London on Thursday 26th February. This is the very first time an independent movie has premiered at the prestigious home of cinema in […]

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Nicole the Fertile Chick: The Strange things We Do to Get Pregnant

Oh the very many wonderful things I did when I was trying to conceive! We women that have been on that road have pretty much tried everything and anything….from the conventional to the what-the-heck-was-I-thinking. To start with, there is the myth of post sex positioning, i.e. propping your bottom on a pillow and elevating your […]

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Bolupe Adebiyi: 10 Rights of a Nigerian Wedding Guest

Oh how I miss it – the wedding season! The songs are different, the atmosphere is almost romantic – as romantic as Lagos, Nigeria can get anyway. It is there in the more varied inflections in hovering conversations everywhere (the out-of-towners are back in town and ‘pho-ne’ is back in play! If you ever lived […]

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Oma: Fifty Shades of Dilemma

There is a new movie in town that quite a number of people have been looking forward to, particularly those who must have read the book from which the movie was based on. It is called Fifty Shades of Grey. I must confess my naivety when I first start seeing people use the hash tag […]

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Abuja Police Arraign Tailor Over Theft of 10 Lace Materials

Police in Abuja on Friday arraigned a tailor, Rose Baba in a Senior Magistrates’ Court, Life Camp, Abuja, for stealing 10 lace materials from Bola Derasimi. The accused, who resides at No. 4, Third Avenue, Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja, is facing a one-count charge of stealing. The prosecutor, Philip Apollo, told the court that the accused […]

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Lagos Man Arraigned for Threatening Friend’s Life Over Pot of Rice

A 20-year-old man, Abayomi Ogunbayo, on Friday appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly threatening to kill his friend over a pot of rice. Ogunbayo, whose address was unknown, was arraigned on a one-count charge of threat to life. The Prosecutor, Innocent Uko, told the court that the accused committed the […]

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Inmates in Calabar Prison Attempt Jail Break

The Comptroller of Prisons in Cross River, Clement Udosen, has confirmed that some inmates at Afokang Prison in Calabar South Local Government Area, on Friday attempted a jail break. Udosen told newsmen in Calabar that the inmates overpowered some prison guards, seized their rifles, fired shots and injured some of the guards. He said that […]

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Abuja Residents Decry the Notion of Women Becoming Breadwinners

Some residents of Abuja over the weekend shared their opinions on the rate of women becoming breadwinners in homes in recent times. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that women in recent times played the roles of husbands, fathers, mothers, wives and punching bags at the same time. They also expressed […]

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Nigerian Military Recaptures Baga Town From Insurgents

The Defence Headquarters said on Saturday that troops operating in the North East have succeeded in flushing out insurgents from Baga town in Borno. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukolade. The statement quoted Olukolade as saying that troops overpowered the insurgents through coordinated air […]

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Join Burna Boy at G12 Bar’s ‘Rockstar Live’ Seaside Party this Sunday!

It’s your chance to hang out with music star Burna Boy this weekend as he parties at G12 Bar, a seaside hangout bar and lounge. The dancehall artist is the grand host for the day and it will certainly be a special day of unlimited fun. The party will be with DJ Prince, DJ Ownga […]

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Rising Actress Ehi Achanya Releases New Sultry Promo Photos

Nollywood actress Ehi Achanya is one actress that the Nigerian music industry is one the lookout for. In her new promo photos she shows her sultry and alluring side. Ehi, who took a break from the movie industry to get her B.Sc says she is back and ready for Nollywood. Check out the shoot below. […]

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BN Do-It-Yourself: Personalize Your Baby’s Room! Tinuke Odunfa Has These Tips

It’s baby season! Everyone around me seems to have babies or is having a baby. If they are not having babies, they are getting married. So ‘tis the perfect time for a baby room décor DIY!. When people think ‘baby room’ they tend to visualize a bright mixture of colors. Baby rooms can easily be […]

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Pres. Jonathan: I Have Fulfilled my Promise to Prioritize Nigeria’s Power Sector

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday stated that he has fulfilled his campaign pledge of prioritizing the development of the power sector. Jonathan made the statement during the inauguration of the Olorunsogo II Power Station in Ogun State, Punch reports. He also stated that in the next two years, power would be so accessible to Nigerians […]

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Not Letting Cerebral Palsy Stop Her, Ghanaian CEO Farida Bedwei Became a Software Engineer! Watch Her Super Inspiring Feature on African Voices

This Ghanaian computer software engineer will blow your mind away! As a result of a medical situation when she was a baby, Farida Bedwei has lived with Cerebral Palsy all her life; but this has not been a limitation. Instead, Farida Bedwei found a way to beat her disability and is, today, considered as one […]

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Calling all Singles Searching for their Soul Mates! Audition for Stephanie Coker’s ‘Hook Me Up Steph’ Reality Dating Show

Are you single and between the ages of 21 and 30? Are you in search of your soul mate? Then Stephanie Coker‘s reality dating show, Hook Me Up Steph! is for you. The TV personality, actress and producer, is producing and starring in the show, and she wants to send you on an all expense […]

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#30Showers! Kanye West Slams Amber Rose in Explosive Interview with ‘The Breakfast Club’ | Watch

This interview with Kanye West on ‘The Breakfast Club’ has had social media buzzing all morning. #30Showers & #YeezusReturns are already trending. With the Amber Rose/Khloe Kardashian drama that happened a few days ago (click here if you missed it), Kanye West fans have been expecting a reply and the rapper has given it to […]

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BN Cuisine with Chef Fregz: The Fiery Shrimp Cocktail

Salut! A couple of months ago I did this food tour thing which I am yet to recover from because fitfam is not an easy thing. One of my simple but most memorable moments was when I finished dying in Williams Sonoma (a foodie heaven for kitchen equipment) I noticed there was a P.F Changs […]

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Meet Uganda’s First Nobel Peace Prize Nominee: Victor Ochen

Victor Ochen, a lawyer and grassroots activist, is Uganda’s first Nobel Peace Prize nominee. He was nominated by American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), “a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action,” for his work with the African Youth Initiative Network(AYINET), Okay Africa reports. Ochen, 33, is […]

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Wow! Ghanaian Music Star D-Black Shares a Picture of His Luggage as He Arrives in Canada

There is a viral picture just like this and the chances are Ghanaian hip-hop artist D-Black (birth name Desmond Kwesi Blackmore) is trying to recreate it lol. That’s a whole lot of luggage though. He captioned ‘Lolol this is how U go back to the motherland in style!! (most of yall recognize the baggage abi) […]

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Enugu Court Denies Biafra Zionists Bail

The Federal High Court sitting in Enugu on Thursday refused bail to 11 members of Biafra Zionist Movement who allegedly attempted a secession. The accused persons, who are facing a four-count charge, had pleaded not guilty to the charges on their first appearance in court. In her ruling, Justice D.V. Agishi said that the court […]

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FG Identifies 13 Products as Substitutes for Exportation of Petroleum Products

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, said that Federal Government had marked out 13 National Strategic Export Products meant to replace the petroleum products. Aganga said this when he visited the Executive Director of Nigerian Exports Promotion Council (NEPC), Olusegun Awolowo, and members of the management team in Abuja on Thursday. He […]

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‘I Might Give Y’all Three New Kids from Four Different Women’ | Read the Lil Wayne Interview That’s Got People Talking

Lil Wayne has been in the news recently because of his ongoing battle with record label Cash Money, a record label he signed with when he was 12 years old. The 32-year-old rapper recently used his Twitter page to express his frustration at having his creativity stifled by the label and he went on to […]

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NAFDAC Partners with Cuban Company on New Technology for Malaria Eradication

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it was set to partner with Labiofam, a Cuban-based pharmaceutical company to promote the adoption of biotechnology for malaria eradication in Nigeria. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Paul Orhii, made the disclosure when he received a delegation from company in Abuja on Monday. He said the […]

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Police Recover 7,565 Stolen PVCs in Delta State

The Police in Delta State on Thursday said it had recovered 7,565 stolen Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the State’s Police Command, DSP Celestina Kalu in Warri. Kalu was quoted in the statement as saying that the PVCs […]

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Pres. Jonathan: FG Working Hard to Improve Capacity of Armed Forces

President Goodluck Jonathan said in Lagos on Thursday that the Federal Government was working hard to improve the capacity of the Armed Forces to fight insecurity. The president said this at the inauguration of four Navy ships: Okpabana, Centenary, Sagbama and Prosperity; at the Naval Dockyard limited, Victoria Island, Lagos. He said his administration would […]

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Dapper! Comedian Bovi Covers Vanguard Allure Magazine’s Latest Issue

He’s got jokes and he’s got style! Bovi Ugboma, ace Nigerian comedian, is the latest star to be tapped for the cover of Vanguard Allure magazine. Styled in a dapper blue blazer over a white shirt and black pants Bovi accessories his outfit for the cover of the magazine with the colour of the month, […]

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Buhari Pledges to Publicly Declare his Assets if Elected President

APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, has vowed to publicly declare his assets and liabilities if elected president. He made the declaration in a document titled I pledge to Nigeria, which was obtained by Punch. In addition to publicly declaring his assets, Buhari also stated that he would encourage political appointees in his administration to do […]

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Uyo Church Denies Worshippers Communion Because They Don’t Have PVCs

Reverend Uma Ukpai of Victory Cathedral Fellowship Center, Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on Thursday announced that the church would stop communion for members who had not collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Ukpai made the announcement during a church service in Uyo and said that it was unpatriotic for any Nigerian eligible voter not to participate […]

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Calling all Shakespeare Lovers! The ‘Hamlet Globe to Globe’ Tour is Coming to Lagos | March 4th 2015

Are you a fan of Shakespeare? Then this is for you! The Hamlet Globe to Globe tour is coming to Lagos. The tour opened at Shakespeare’s Globe, London, on Thursday, April 23rd 2014, the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth, and is scheduled to tour every country in the world over a span of 2 years. […]

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Buhari Travels to UK | Fayose Alleges Trip is for Medical Reasons

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, left Abuja on Thursday for a short working visit to the UK, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A statement released to newsmen by Director, Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Organisation, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed the news. According to the statement, Buhari is expected […]

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Davido hits the Mall with CloseUp Cupid Games!

This was one way Davido spent his Valentine’s Day! CloseUp toothpaste recently rewarded young lovers on Valentine’s Day with its Cupid Games campaign at the Ikeja City Mall, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. They got to use fun and creative ways to show love to their crushes and loved ones. During the event, weekly winners of the […]

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Read BN Reader Frances Okoro’s Sweet Ode to Her Amazing Mother on Her Birthday

I am a total sucker for birthday celebrations. I rarely let the birthday of a friend or family member pass by without celebrating it. Yes, I am that friend who bugs her friends to “do something na”, for the day. I even had a mini accident in the market some years ago because I had […]

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GroomInspiration: A Groom’s Guide to Wedding Planning!

The wedding day is mostly about the bride. She has been planning this day since she was 16 and probably has a Pinterest page with all the wedding ideas. However, it’s the groom’s day too. And more importantly, it might be paid for out of his wallet as well. Below are a few areas we […]

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Nigerian Air Force Commences Air Strikes in Sambisa Forest

According to a statement on the Defence Headquarters’ Facebook page, the Nigerian Airforce has commenced air strikes in Sambisa Forest and parts of Gwoza in Borno State. The statement titled, More Terrorists Die as Air Campaign Gets Results in Sambisa and Gwoza reads: A concerted air campaign by the Nigerian Air Force is ongoing in […]

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The Ever-Stylish Osas Ighodaro Covers MADE Magazine’s Latest Issue

Actress Osas Ighodaro is the cover star for the latest issue of MADE magazine as she stuns in chic looks styled by Tokyo James and photographed by Elenor Goodley. The former beauty queen talks to the magazine about being in Nollywood, her confidence, her fiancé Gbenro Ajibade and much more. Read excerpts from her interview […]

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Yale University’s YAAPD Presents its 4th Annual African Youth Empowerment Conference | April 10th-11th 2015

The Yale Undergraduate Association for African Peace and Development (YAAPD) is holding its Fourth Annual Sankofa54: African Youth Empowerment Conference. The theme for this year’s conference is The Next Chapter: Africa in the Global Context. YAAPD was founded three years ago to empower college-aged youth interested in Africa to apply their academic and social interests […]

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Pres. Jonathan Inaugurates 4 Nigerian Navy Ships | Promises to Conquer Boko Haram

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday in Lagos assured Nigerians of the country’s capability to defeat the Boko Haram sect, as he inaugurated four Nigerian Navy Ships (NNS). “Let me use this platform to promise my Nigeria country men and women that we will rout Boko Haram,’’ Jonathan said at the Naval Dockyard Ltd Victoria Island […]

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Robert Mugabe’s 91st Birthday Bash to Reportedly Cost $1 Million

That’s a lot of money for a birthday party. President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, is throwing a party to celebrate his 91st birthday, and it will cost $1 million, according to Daily Nation. Sources say the lavish event is to be held in the resort town of Victoria Falls. Some items on the menu will […]

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FG Urges Vigilance as Terrorists Move Into Internally Displaced Persons’ Camps

The Federal Government on Wednesday advised Nigerians, especially people living in the North-East, to be vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons and movement to security agencies. The Coordinator, National Information Centre, Mike Omeri, gave the advice while giving an update on the security situation in the North-East at a news conference in Abuja. Omeri said […]

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Bride Writes Letter to Parents Uninviting Them from Her Wedding

A bride’s letter to her parents uninviting them from her wedding has gone viral. The bride, 23-year-old Alyssa Pearce, posted the letter last year on a social networking site, ahead of her wedding to her 28-year-old husband, Alex, Daily Mail reports. Since then, it has been shared thousands of times. Here is the letter: It […]

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#DarkLipDay! Ini Edo Steps Out in All-Black Outfit

Nollywood actress Ini Edo is looking good in her slimmed down figure. Stepping out for a busy day, Ini Edo shared a picture of her outfit with her going for an all-black look for the day. She rocked a black jumpsuit with black accessories – a cuff bracelet and sunglasses – and she also went […]

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Enter A Whole New World of Opportunities with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4NG Today!

You are on the brink of sealing your firm’s biggest construction deal ever. Your draughtsman has done an amazing job already and the detailed plan is now ready to be presented to the client for final review and approval. Almost ready! Now imagine this: during your commute to the client’s you spot a small but […]

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NLC Reschedules Delegates’ Election to March 12

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rescheduled its National Delegates’ election to March 12 in order to resolve the issues that disrupted its 11th National Delegates Conference elections last week. The NLC President, Abdulwahed Omar, disclosed this while speaking at the end of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. The meeting, […]

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6 Million Nigerians Register for Electronic National Identity Card (e-ID) Scheme

Chris Onyemenam,‎ Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Wednesday said six million Nigerians had been registered on the Electronic National Identity Card (e-ID) scheme. Onyemenam‎ made the disclosure at the National Assembly when he presented the Speaker, House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal’s e-ID to him‎. He disclosed that there were 404 NIMC […]

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Victims of Balogun Market Fire Decry Alleged Exploitation by Estate Agents

Some of the victims of the fire that gutted parts of Balogun and Berlin markets, Lagos, on Thursday decried the outrageous rent demanded by estate agents for available spaces in the market. The traders told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that rent in the market had gone up by over 75 percent. NAN reports […]

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U.S. Military Spent $84 Million Dollars on Impotence Drugs in 2014

The U.S. Army has spent tens of millions of dollars to help soldiers and veterans of the military in the bedroom by covering the cost of erectile dysfunction medications, a military spokesman said on Thursday. The report said that the Pentagon’s bill for medicine to treat the problem totaled $84 million in 2014. According to […]

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Unemployed Husband Fakes Own Abduction to Extort $450 “Ransom” from Banker Wife

An unemployed Mexican man faked his own abduction just so he could extort $450 ransom money from his wife, who is a banker. The man, Eliot Garrido Guido, 36, from Mexico City, set up the devious plan with his friend Carlos Amilcar Martinez Reyes, 42, Daily Mail reports. Mexican authorities state that Guido was jealous […]

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Viola Davis Covers Entertainment Weekly | Talks about the Struggles of Finding Work for an Actress of Her Age and Skin Color

Hollywood actress and star of new ABC series How to Get Away with Murder Viola Davis is the cover star of the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly. In the magazine, the 49-year-old actress talks about the struggles of finding work for an actress of her age and skin color despite having two Academy Award nominations […]

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Presidency Lists 12 Reasons Why Jonathan Deserves Re-election

The presidency wants Nigerians to re-elect President Goodluck Jonathan, and they have given 12 reasons why you should. According to Punch, the reasons were listed in an article titled, Twelve reasons to support Jonathan, published in the current edition of the in-house magazine of the State House, Abuja, called Villascope. However, the exact 12 reasons […]

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Take Your Business to the Next Level! Attend the 2nd e-Business Fair this Saturday 21st Feb. 2015

If you own an SME or are interested in growing your business, getting insight on business ideas etc; then you should attend the 2nd Connect Nigeria e-Business Fair. Here, you will learn about e-Business as well as the necessary skills you need to develop in order to take your business to the next level. In […]

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Fortune changed my Husband – BN Reader shares the Story of her Marriage Breakdown

We regularly receive emails on real life experiences from BN readers. Some incredibly tragic, some sad and some quite happy. This morning, a BN reader sent her story via her first cousin. The title of the email was “Woman’s Inhumanity to Woman“. Though in our view, when a man strays, he should be blamed, not […]

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Busola Adedire: 4 Tips For Dealing with Unforgiveness

I used to reserve a speech in my head for everyone who caused me some form of pain. Every now and then I would think about it, and sometimes I would cry. I remember I once wrote one of such ‘speeches’ out on a piece of paper which I later chucked away. When I think […]

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Geraldine Ogwe: When Being Too Nice Is Not Nice

From our formative years, we were taught to be nice. Our teachers taught us to be nice to our contemporaries. Our parents taught us to be nice to strangers. In the religious settings, we were taught that “blessed are the nice people…”. As we grow older, society teaches us that sometimes, being too nice is […]

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Iggy Azalea Announces a Break from Social Media: I Need to Be Happy and It Is Too Negative and Draining

For the past few weeks on Twitter Iggy Azalea has been at the receiving end of a lot of feuds. Azealia Banks, Jill Scott, Eve and many more have had twitter feuds with Iggy Azalea in the past few weeks and she has been used for several Internet memes. The post recent attack came when […]

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Malawi Bans Child Marriage

Malawi has passed a law banning child marriage. The minimum age for marriage has now been lifted to 18. This is a significant milestone for Malawi, a country where half of the girls typically end up as child brides, Reuters reports. According to reports, one in eight is married by age 15. Speaking on the […]

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Beyonce’s Unretouched Photos “Break the Internet” | See What the Fuss is About!

Newly uncovered photos of music superstar Beyonce on the set of a beauty ad shoot in 2013 for L’Oréal Paris have surfaced online. Fans can’t stop talking about the photos as well as reposting the photos online. On our side, Beyonce looks beautiful! Plus this makes the Queen B even more relatable. Photo Credit: The […]

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Yemi Akisanya: Men Don’t Care if Women are Light-Skinned, so Don’t Bleach! | Watch Latest Vlog

It’s The NoiseMaker again! BN-ers have had a lot to say about the vlogs and this one will be no different. For Yemi Akisanya‘s previous vlogs, click here.In this episode, Yemi examines the motives behind women bleaching, talks about what men find attractive in women and vice versa. He says most women find dark, tall […]

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Police Arrest Malaysian Girl Over Alleged Plan to Join ISIS

Khalid Abu-Bakar, Malaysia Chief Inspector General Police, said a 14-year-old Malaysian girl, who allegedly wanted to go to Syria to join jihad fighters has been detained by the police. He said, on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur, that the girl was arrested on Tuesday, but did not give her personal circumstances or the place of her […]

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Abuja Chamber of Commerce Currently Building N50 Billion Shopping Complex

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited (ABUCCI) on Wednesday said it had started building a shopping mall, a five-star hotel and investment centre in the FCT. Tony Ejinkeonye, the newly-elected 9th President of ABUCCI, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “We have now started building […]

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Obasanjo Explains Why He Tore His PDP Membership Card

In the aftermath of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo‘s controversial departure from PDP, many are still wondering why he left, and most especially, why he tore his party membership card. In an interview with Premium Times, Obasanjo revealed answers to the aforementioned questions. He stated that some leaders of the party led by Surajudeen Oladunjoye, the […]

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Ask Dr. Craig: Having Painful Sex

Dr. Craig is a BellaNaija columnist and one of the doctors who writes for BN Doctors’ Lounge {Get familiar here}. The idea behind ‘Ask Dr. Craig!‘ is for BN readers to get quick sharp answers to niggling medical issues that they have. This does not in anyway mean that readers should not go to their […]

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Deep down Inside I’m A Shy Guy; I have to put on a Character Every Time I Go Out – Falz

In the latest issue of tw magazine, FalztheBahdGuy is interviewed and he chats with the magazine about his inspiration for songs, growing up with lawyers in his family, his genre of music and much more. The young rapper also talks about the fact that his music persona aside, he is really a shy person. Read […]

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EJ Ogenyi: How To Make Your Favourite Nigerian Foods Healthier

Soups are a big part of our Nigerian cuisine. They are a delicious way to meld vegetables and meats into a delicious meal to be enjoyed with your choice of swallow. A lot of people associate weight loss inspired lifestyle changes with giving up this decadent and unique part of our culture, but it doesn’t […]

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Aunty Bella: Miss. Step-Father’s Illicit Proposal

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. *** This comment was left on one of our posts today. Hi BN, Please please please […]

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New Pictures! Check out Nollywood Actress Iyabo Ojo’s Style

Actress and producer Iyabo Ojo has shared new pictures via her social media page. The actress, more notably known for her role in Yoruba movies, went with four looks for the pictures – a school teacher look complete with glasses and all as well as a Nigerian party look with gorgeous beads and lace. Her […]

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Boko Haram Leader Shekhau Vows to Disrupt Nigeria’s Elections in New Video

Boko Haram Leader, Abubakar Shekau, has vowed to disrupt the 2015 elections. He made the declaration in a video released via Twitter on Tuesday, Daily Nation reports. “This election will not be held even if we are dead. Even if we are not alive Allah will never allow you to do it,” Shekau said. Reports […]

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Ghana Football Team Players to Receive Jeeps for Placing Second in AFCON 2015

As a reward to the Ghana national team for placing second in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the country’s government is rewarding each player as well as management with one Jeep Cherokee vehicle each. According to Peace FM, each car costs $76,000, and will be supplied by Tannick Automobile. Also, ghanacelebrities.com is […]

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Girl Spice: Letter to My Naija Guy

My dear Naija Guy, I am writing this because I really like you, and more than anything I want you to be man I will spend eternity with. I don’t want an American Man, a British man or a South African man for that matter. I don’t have anything against them but if I were […]

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New Music: Tonye – Ari Belema

Yayy!! Tonye is out with a new single titled ‘Ari Belema’ which she co-wrote with Ada Edolo. Ari Belema means ‘I love you’ in Kalabari language so this song is perfect for the love season. The tune was produced by Orbeat with the guitar instrumentals provided by Phillip Uzo. Check on it! Download

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African Presidents Pledge to Create $87 Million Emergency Fund to Fight Boko Haram

Presidents from the 10-Nation Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) pledged in an extraordinary meeting to create an $87 million emergency fund to fight Islamist militant group, Boko Haram. Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who attended the one-day summit in Cameroon, expressed that he and his counterparts from ECCAS are committed to effectively combating […]

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AnOther Mag, Another Topless Picture of Rihanna!

Rihanna is once again topless for a feature in a magazine called ‘AnOther Mag’ where she is seen channeling looks from legendary designer Alexander McQueen. In the black and white pictures Rihanna strikes sultry poses as she is photographed by Inez & Vinoodh. She posted the pictures on her Instagram page but it has since […]

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Never Prioritize Your Relationship with Your Kids over Your Relationship with Your Husband – IK Osakioduwa Shares Marriage Tips

Last Night media personality IK Osakioduwa shared a few marriage tips under his regular #TrueTalkTuesday hashtag on Twitter. IK, who got married in 2008, shared tips like men having ‘man caves’, simple random truths that are sometimes hard to say or hear & more. Check on it! It’s time for a #TrueTalkTuesday. Simple random truths […]

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Seun Tuyo: Love Beyond Valentine’s Day

February is commonly regarded as the month of love, mainly because February 14 is Valentine’s Day. It is a day when people show love, affection and appreciation for the people they love or adore. These can be in form of a romantic getaway, presentation of gifts like flowers (particularly roses), chocolates, cakes, cards and/or jewelry. […]

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Amy Nwoku: My Life IS a Business

I was recently involved in a business project and had to do a fair share of the business logistics. After it all, I knew that I would never envy bankers or business managers. Setting up a successful business is more than a lot of work and thinking. The keyword there being “more”. During the planning,there […]

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Amy Nwoku: My Life IS a Business

I was recently involved in a business project and had to do a fair share of the business logistics. After it all, I knew that I would never envy bankers or business managers. Setting up a successful business is more than a lot of work and thinking. The keyword there being “more”. During the planning,there […]

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Sierra Leone to Lose $920 Million in 2015 Due to Ebola

President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone said Monday that the country stands to lose about $920 million in 2015 as a result of the impact of Ebola. Koroma was addressing a private sector development round table on post Ebola in Freetown during which he enumerated how Ebola has paralyzed the economy. The round table […]

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Prosecutor Seeks Acquittal of Ex-IMF Chief in French Pimping Case

A French prosecutor on Tuesday, called for former International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, to be acquitted on charges of aggravated pimping during closing arguments in the case against him. Five of six plaintiffs dropped civil charges against Strauss-Kahn on Monday, saying there was insufficient evidence to prove that the former French presidential hopeful […]

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Indian Millionaire Kills Security Guard for Opening Gate Too Slowly

Indian police said on Tuesday in New Delhi that a millionaire has been charged with murder, after he rammed his SUV into a security guard, who opened the gates to his apartment too slowly. Police authorities, stated that the accused, Muhammed Nisham allegedly drove his Hummer into the victim named Chandrabose, pinning him against a […]

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BREAKING: Three Explosions Rock Rivers State, Near APC Rally Venue

Three explosions reportedly occurred today in Okrika, Rivers State, near the venue of an APC rally. A multitude of APC supporters were gathered at the venue awaiting APC leaders when the explosions occurred, Prompt News reports. Additional details are yet to be revealed.

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Lagos Will Humble You and Lagos Will Give You Stories – Listen to Asa on ‘My Africa’

Asa is the latest guest on ‘My Africa’ with Andre Blaze and on this episode of the podcast the soul singer talks about growing up in Festac, her music inspirations, working hard at albums and much more. In her chat with him she also talks about being born in Paris and growing up in Nigeria, […]

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Precious Uwisike: Just Like Sowing Seeds

“Newscasters always drink tea when they go on break,” my neighbour, Aunty Tope, told me as I sat between her legs while she plaited my hair into four sides. I stared at the wall of the corridor, in our face-me-I-face-you building, mulling over what she said. Aunty Tope was 6 years older than me, and […]

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There’s a Certain Amount of Suffering That You have to be Willing to Sustain If You Want to Have a Good Life – Will Smith on Racism, His Kids, His Career and Failure

Hollywood actor Will Smith is hot and hunky for the cover of Esquire‘s March 2015 issue but inside the magazine the 46-year-old star talks candidly about a lot of issues. In the magazine Will Smith talks about the most painful failure of his career, his children Willow & Jaden Smith, the gun laws in America, […]

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Poised Pastels! Here’s a Sneak Peek of Isi Atagamen Fashion Label’s New Collection – “The Marionette”

Hello style lovers! The Isi Atagamen Fashion Label (IAFL) has released a new collection for 2015 titled “The Marionette“, and we are loving the pastel colours, chic pieces and pretty models in the previewed collection. This collection has been dedicated to the woman who has no limits and looks good no matter the weather. For […]

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PDP Advises Members to Stay Focused in Aftermath of Obasanjo’s Departure

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its members to remain focused on the campaign and not be distracted by the exit of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from the party. This is contained in a statement issued by Olisa Metuh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary on Monday night in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria […]

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First Lady Patience Jonathan Pays Condolence Visit to Families of 11 Female Bayelsa Politicians Who Died in Car Accident

Dame Patience Jonathan on Monday paid a condolence visit to the families of the 11 female politicians who died in an auto crash in Bayelsa on Saturday. The deceased women, political associates of the First Lady, met their untimely deaths while returning from a two-day solidarity visit to the first lady in Okirika, Rivers. The […]

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Nigerian-American Doctor Accused of Sexually Assaulting 16 Female Patients

A Nigerian-American Doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting 16 of his female patients. The accused, Fidelis I. Uwensuyi-Edosomwan, 52, was arrested on January 30th 2015, on two counts of second-degree sexual offense and three counts of sexual battery, Wbtv reports. He was arrested after two women first reported the alleged sexual assault to the […]

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When a Name Change alters Everything! Watch the Trailer for Blessing Effiom Egbe’s “Keboti”

Blessing Effiom Egbe‘s creative juices are flowing! The “Lekki Wives” creator is set to release a short film titled “Keboti”. Blessing says “Keboti” is a 25 minute short film dealing with the social issue of name change as a trend. According to the official synopsis, “The single act of following a trend and changing her […]

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25 Epic Internet Reactions to ‘Amber Rose v Khloe Kardashian’s Twitter Feud Last Night

Khloe Kardashian and Amber Rose shut down twitter last night. Did you catch it? The two stars were in a long twitter feud that lasted a few hours and got their followers, fans and other twitter users riled up. The major twitter feud, which started as a result of Kylie Jenner and Tyga, escalated very […]

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Another Politician Tears PDP Membership Card in Public

Is this the new trend? Barely 24 hours after former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo announced his exit from PDP by tearing his membership card in public, another PDP member has followed in his footsteps. Photos of Abdullahi Muhammad, Senior Special Adviser on Security to Gombe state governor, Ibrahim Dankwambo, publicly tearing his PDP membership […]

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Isio Knows Better: How Much Do Your Parents Owe You?

I remember then… we needed a minimum of 500 Euros just to survive as a student in Firenze monthly; especially if you decided to rent a place in the city centre, a mere 5-10 minute walk from our design school. Between a furnished house/room rent, phone bills, internet costs, transportation, feeding, gas bills and the […]

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Do You Want to be a Makeup Professional /Beautician? Book Your Spot for Pro-Faces by RM’s Training Course Today!

Pro-Faces by RM presents its’s premiere makeup training course for individuals who aspire to be professional makeup artists and beauticians. The first 5 to book get free training in nail and lash fixing. There will also be a free airbrush makeup kit for all students. Classes start on Monday 23rd February 2015. For more information, […]

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BN Prose: Home by Rolayo Williams

She dropped the receiver in its cradle and held on to the kitchen table for support. She feared that the contents of her stomach would want to be emptied on the kitchen floor and cause a mess. She avoided that by using the cold marble top to guide herself to the sink and let it […]

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New York Times Op-ed: Jonathan Postponed Elections Because He Feels Threatened by Buhari’s Rising Popularity

In an article titled “Nigeria’s Miserable Choices,” Pulitzer Prize-winning publication, The New York Times, expresses its perspective on why Nigeria’s 2015 elections were postponed. According to them, the primary reason is because President Goodluck Jonathan feels threatened by Muhammadu Buhari‘s rising appeal. Here are excerpts from the article: Any argument to delay the vote might […]

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Obasanjo’s Tearing of PDP Card Reminded Me of King Saul Rejecting David in the Bible – Femi Fani-Kayode

Former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo left many in shock after his dramatic exit from PDP. Director of Media and Publicity for the People’s Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO), Femi Fani-Kayode, is still in shock. In a statement released on the matter, he described Obasanjo’s tearing of the PDP party card as painful and […]

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New Video: Lara George – Durotimi

Now this is a refreshing way to kick off Tuesday! It is the video for the second single from Lara George ‘Love Nwantintin‘ album. “Durotimi” is a described as a fresh highlife-style song. The title of the songs means ‘Stay With Me’ – From one lover’s heart to another, it’s real, vulnerable and deep…and just […]

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Buhari Promises Borno State that He Will Fight Terrorism if Elected

On Monday February 16th, BN brought you the news that the Borno State government had declared a public holiday because of Muhammadu Buhari’s visit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that during his visit, he promised to take drastic action to end Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria if voted into office. Buhari made the […]

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Ebola: Liberia Re-Opens Schools Closed After 6 Months

Liberia Education Ministry has announced the re-opening of schools which had been closed down for more than six months due to Ebola outbreak. Benjamin Jacobs, National School Superintendent, said on Monday in Monrovia, that the re-opening which was initially planned for February 2, was postponed by two weeks. He said this was to allow adequate […]

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He’s got the Ice! Check Out Behind-the-Scene Pictures from Ice Prince Zamani’s ‘Mutumina’ Video Shoot

Ice Prince Zamani is hard at work. The Chocolate City rapper is shooting his next video for one of the singles off his new EP ‘Trash Can’. The video for ‘Mutumina’ is directed by M.E.X at different locations in Lagos and we can’t wait to see how it turns out. The video is styled by […]

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See Kerry Washington’s Chic White SNL 40th Anniversary Celebration Look

Our style crush on Kerry Washington continues to wax stronger in 2015! The “Scandal” star walked the red carpet at the SNL 40th Anniversary Celebration at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York last night. Kerry wore a white tuxedo dress from Adam Lippes‘ Pre Fall 2015 collection. We got a rock star chic vibe from […]

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PDP waves Bye to OBJ! Read the Official Statement

Breakups are always difficult. Today, former President and PDP chieftain Olusegun Obasanjo dramatically parted ways with the political party and even took the extra step of tearing up his PDP Membership card. PDP’s first official response was to expel OBJ from the Ogun State chapter and now the National Public Secretary has released an official […]

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Yay or Nay? Amber Rose’s Silvery Look for Laurel DeWitt at the New York Fashion Show

Double slits, no underwear and a fishnet mask. Amber Rose definitely got people talking when she walked the show for Laurel DeWitt at NYFW. It wasn’t just the double slits and lack of underwear – Amber Rose had her skin covered in silvery foundation that concealed her brows, her eyelashes in white mascara and her […]

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Smart Money with Arese: Teaching My Child the Value of Money

Mr. Akinkowo (Class Teacher): What do you want to be when you grow up? Tunde: The CEO of an oil company and the owner of a technology company. I just want to be very rich so I can own houses in Ikoyi, a private jet and a beach house in Marbella. Rolake: I want to […]

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26 Year Old Unemployed Single African American Mom of 4 Wins $188 Million in Lottery

The life of 26-year-old African American mother of four, Marie Holmes, will never be the same. Holmes, an unemployed North Carolina resident, is one of three winners of $564.1 million from the Powerball jackpot lottery, CNN Money reports. Her share of the money is approximately $188 million. Expressing her joy at winning the lottery, the […]

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