Saturday

Awww, Dr Sid and wife expecting first child. See Simi's baby bump


What a way to announce the happy news. Dr Sid and wife, Simi Esiri, are expecting their first baby. The Mavin artist shared these photos on his instagram page. One of Simi cradling her growing baby bump and another of them at the Channel O Awards. So happy for them. Big congrats to them.


Supermodels Oluchi and Ojy Okpe put their bikini body on display


They are both mums of two. Wow!


Nigerian Swiss based artist NazB released the video for 'Boomaye'

Hot on the heels of his new album, Hip Hop artiste, NazB, has released his latest Boomaye video. The video is a new Afro dance video in celebration of the African dance vibe and culture. Enjoy...





The video unfolds with four male dancers dancing to the pulsating musical beat with electrifying moves. The catchy rhythm is magnetic and one which listeners will find hard to resist. NazB is a Swiss rapper & hip hop star originally from Nigeria. He follows Africa inspired RnB & hip hop and his musical compositions highlight on hardships, social issues and philosophy of life.


Photos: Nigerian stars at Channel O Awards


Singer Emma Nyra pictured on the black carpet at the Channel O Music Video Awards tonight. See more pics of stars at the event after the cut...


















Emir of Kano, Sanusi visits scene of Central Mosque bomb blast


The Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi II who was out of Nigeria when the bomb blast at the Central Mosque in Kano occurred, arrived Nigeria today and went straight to the scene of the the attack to assess the situation.



During his 20 minutes visit to the blast scene, the Emir said with the way the attacks were carried out, it showed it was well planned and had taken the perpetrators close to two months to plan it.

"From all indications, they (attackers) have been planning this for at least two months. I have directed that the mosque be washed and cleaned and prayers should continue here. We will never be intimidated into abandoning our religion, which is the intention of the attackers" he said (photo credit: AFP)




Ha! Check out what this SA singer wore to the Chanel O Awards


She's a South African singer and actress named Pam Andrews. What Hollywood will cause in the world...lol


Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Gbenga Ashiru, dies at 66


Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru died today November 29th in a South African hospital after a long battle with brain tumor. He was 66 years old.



The career diplomat served as Nigerian Minister from 2011 until 2013. He was also Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa. May his soul rest in peace...amen.


Who rocked the look? Tiwa Savage vs Kim K


Kim K and Tiwa Savage rocking Lanvin metallic wrap dress. Who rocked it?


Atiku Abubakar cancels his birthday dinner over Kano blast


Former VP Atiku Abubakar was supposed to celebrate his 68th birthday in Abuja today with family and friends but he has cancelled the party because of the blast in Kano yesterday that killed over 100. Find his statement after the cut..













Adorable pic of the day...


Beyonce and her sister bonding. It's a throwback pic. So cute...


Photo: Site of the Overland crash


This is the Overland plane that overshot the runway this evening after landing at Ilorin airport. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured.


Tiwa Savage stunning at Channel O awards...see her outfits!


Here's the outfit Tiwa Savage wore to perform at the 2014 Channel O Awards in South Africa which just ended. She's stunning! She also won Best Female Video of the Year for Eminado. Continue to see the dress she wore to the award show...












Overland plane from Abuja crash-lands in Ilorin...


An Overland plane carrying 59 passengers and 4 crew members crash landed this evening Saturday November 29th in Ilorin, Kwara state. The plane, coming from Abuja, was said to have overshot the runway after it landed.



Below is a statement from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, about the incident

"An Overland flight 1186, an ATR 72 aircraft with Registration number 5N-BPG from Abuja airport to Ilorin, carrying fifty nine passengers and four crew members,veered off the runway at low speed after a normal landing at the Ilorin Airport. The incident which occurred today Saturday, November 29, at 4.45pm, has no casualty recorded. However, the Accident and Prevention Bureau in conjunction with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has begun an investigation into the cause of the incident. The authority wishes to use this medium to reassure Nigerians that safety of the traveling public is still paramount and cannot be compromised.” the statement read...




Photos from Tolu Ogunlesi's white wedding


Journalist Tolu Ogunlesi and Kemi Agboola had their white wedding today Saturday November 29th at the Oritamefa Baptist Church, in Ibadan, Oyo state. Big congrats to them! See more pics from the wedding after the cut...