Photos from a Night of Tribute for Late Prof. Dora Akunyili

A Night of Tribute took place yesterday evening at the International Conference Center Abuja in honor of Prof Dora Akunyili who died on June 7th in India after a battle with cancer. Dignitaries included former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), Former Education Minister Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Onyeka Onwenu, Minister of Power Chukwu Nebo, Senator Chris Ngige amongst others.

Pres. Jonathan will lead other men and women today to Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral Catholic Church, Garki, Abuja, for a Requiem Mass in honour of late Akunyili. She will be buried at her husband's home in Agulu Anambra state on Thursday August 28th.

Photos from Tiwa Savage's mum's birthday dinner

Tiwa Savage's mum was a year older recently and her family threw her a private birthday dinner in London yesterday. Tiwa flew into the UK to surprise her mum...

Photos: Singer Seyi Shay acquires brand new 2014 Hyundai SUV

The singer just acquired this brand new Hyundai Evolution SUV. Seyi shared the photos on instagram dnd wrote;

"And he used Hyundai to be the blessing! I copped this 2014 Hyundai jeep evolution with full spec the other day for a bargain! It's really smooth, economical, cheap on gas and perfect for a young working class spinster like moi that needs a Lil run around car!"

Congrats to her. See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Ibinabo Fiberesima stuns in Ankara dress at event in U.S

Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president Ibinabo Fiberesima stunned in an Ankara dress as she received the African Woman of Worth Award at the 6th edition of the Africa Women in Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday August 23rd.

Ebola: Liberian doctor dies despite taking Zmapp

The National Deputy Chief Medical Doctor in Liberia, Abraham Borbor, has died from the Ebola virus disease despite taking the experimental drug, ZMapp. Late Dr. Borbor contracted the deadly virus while attending to Ebola patients at the John F. Kennedy Medical Centre in Monrovia.

Liberia's Minister of Information Lewis Brown announced his death to reporters in Monrovia this morning and said the late doctor was improving as at yesterday August 24th but suddenly took ill and died.

Oh wow! Check out this throwback pic of Omotola

Omotola flanked by other actresses on a movie location many many years ago...

PHOTOS: More Of Mercy Aigbe And Her Stylish Kids

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe keeps pleasing her fans with the fresh family photos.

Last week the happy mother started posting the cute images from the vacation she is currently enjoying in the United Kingdom with her two children.

The award winning actress, happily married to Lanre Gentry, calls her teenage girl a “Fashionista”. As for the 4-year-old man, despite his young age, the kid is giving his celebrity mom “serious Swaggs”, as she confesses.

Like mother, like children – in style!

See more photos below:

Mercy Johnson Speaks On Why She Loves Genevieve Nnaji

Popular Nollywood actress and mother of one, Mercy Johnson, has come out to declare and proclaim her love for Genevieve Nnaji, another  award winning Nollywood actress.
Mercy Johnson in a recent interview says Genevieve Nnaji is her role model, hence, her adoration of the international act.  Mercy Johnson made it known that although she has been proclaimed as a great actress, she believes Genevieve’s acting prowess far more surpass hers. Linda Ikeji reports that she said:

“I think I have one of the best role models ever. I like Genevieve like crazy. I started watching her movies from the onset but I didn’t want to be Genevieve, I wanted to be Mercy with the motivation that a Genevieve could give me. So I watched lots of movies. I

Pics: Lagosians challenge military officers for driving against traffi

This happened this morning somewhere in Lagos.

MBGN Tourism 2014 queen shows off hot bikini body

Chinyere Adogu is the 2014 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2nd runner up and MBGN Tourism queen 2014. She may not have curves like 'dem Kim K and co...but she still holds her own. Hot bod!

Who rocked the denim look: Rihanna vs Kim Kardashian?

Rihanna wore it first...but who cares? Question is; who wore it better?

Nick Cannon Confirms, He And Mariah Carey Are Separating

Mariah and Nick

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have been rumoured to be having marital problems yesterday, but out of nowhere hubby Nick Cannon has come out and confirmed they are on the verge of splitting
The beautiful couple who have twins, Moroccan and Monroe have been together for over 4 years now.
The split up is said to be caused by Mariah’s jealous tendencies, even going ahead to hiring security to keep women away from Nick at his Las Vegas pool party gigs.
According to TMZ, The pop Diva and her 12 year junior husband had actually split since May this year and the only thing keeping them together, where there kids.

Tonto Dikeh Shares Message On Ebola - (See Photos)

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh is helping spread the word on the deadly Ebola virus.
She released photos from her ad campaign on Ebola with a message advising people to regularly wash their hands.

Tonto Dikeh’s Ebola ad campaign

She was also said to have taken on Nigerian celebrities who participated in the ALS ice water challenge that is currently trending.
According to Nigeriafilms report, Tonto said: “We Africans always want to blend with the western trend forgetting the fact we have our own to think care about!! Most of you all involving in the ALS ice water challenge don’t even know what ALS Stand for yet you want to do it because is trending, just like you did when Our girls was kidnapped, everyday it was all about #bringbackourgirls, is been months, days our girls are still yet to be seen but No one is saying nothing about it!!

Yvonne Nelson Is Against ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Award winning actress, Yvonne Nelson, said she is against the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge - an activity involving dumping a bucket of ice water on one’s head or donating money to the ALS Association.
Yvonne Nelson who was nominated by her ex-boyfriend Iyanaya took to her Instagram to state that she doesn’t support this challenge as people in Africa don’t have enough water to drink.
The photo which Nelson shared to visualize her point of view received mixed reactions from her fans, while some agreed with her, some disapproved of her stand.

Actor Idris Elba reportedly secretly married his baby mama

Looks like Idris Elba is off the market. According to new reports, Idris secretly married his baby mama, Naiyana Garth last month in the UK. Idris and make-up artist Naiyana, who is part Chinese/ part Caucasian, welcomed a son Winston in April this year. Idris also has an 11year old daughter, Isan from his ex-wife Dormowa Sherman.

Tonto Dikeh Vows to Start Tweeting in Clear Written English

Controversial actress and singer, Tonto Charity Dikeh popularly known as Tonto Dike has revealed a part of her that she is ready to change now, due to popular complain.
The Rivers state born actress who came into limelight in 2005 after she became the first runner up on a reality TV show called ’The Next Movie Star’ and has since featured in over 50 movies took to twitter few hour ago to reveal that she has decide to start writing in good English.
It is an open secret that the actress, who recently said she does not mind using pills to stay young, writes in a very awkward manner. This has always been addressed by many of her fans who feels  a graduate should not be writing the way and manner she does. Her twitter and instagram post reveal so much about how well the Nigerian actress can put the English words together.

‘Women With Big Backside Turn Me On’ - Actor Reveals

Nollywood actor/model, IK Ogbonno in a recent interview reveals the type of women that turns him on.
IK Ogbonna told NET during a recent interview that he has a liking for women with big booty, admitting it’s a great turn on for him.
He said: ‘Women with big booty are expected to be fat but if you see one that has worked on herself, I appreciate it and it’s a big turn on for me’.
Meanwhile clearing the air on claims that he is into older women, the Nollywood actor said :‘At no point in my life have I had to sleep with older woman for money. I have dated ladies that aren’t wealthy too, what would you describe me as then? When I date people, I do for the chemistry between us’.
On the report that he is gay he insisted:  ‘I disgust it even the bible does. My love for women is even so much that you must be extremely feminine for me to love you.’

Photos: Nollywood Actress, Agwu Now Taken

Chita Agwu

Beautiful Nigerian Actress Chita Agwu is now engaged to her lovely boo, who goes by the name John Maduabuchi.
John is said to be a succesfull businessman based in Malaysia and takes her out to any destinations she dreams of.
Right now, reports state that both are now in Dubai celebrating the Nollywood star’s birthday.
Photo of her massive and lovely ring is below, among others:

Actor Quits Set For Fear Of Ebola

Top Ghanaian Actor, Van Vicker, has said with the deadly Ebola virus disease currently in Liberia, for fear of being infected he has decided to pause the shooting of his movie in the country until the issue is solved.
The award winning Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker is taking every measures in avoiding being a victim.
The actor who has a Liberian lineage, has made it open that he is scared of going back to Liberia to shoot the second part of his movie, ‘Bendu Sudan’ because of the deadly Ebola virus rocking the country.
The married father of three said: “ Ebola is a deadly disease,you can’t joke with it . I have been to Liberia several times to do casting and production meetings, and all was scheduled to go for shoot this month, but

Jim Iyke and Nadia Buari still at it...

I don't know which couple confuses me more...Chris and Karrueche or Jim and Nadia. See Jim's reply after the cut...

Which jumpsuit would you rather: Kim Kardashian vs Tyra Banks

The top model and the reality star stepped out in eccentric jumpsuits. Kim wore hers to an event in LA yesterday while Tyra Banks wore hers to the premiere of her show, America's Next Top Model yesterday. Which one would you rock? See more pics after the cut...

The look of love. Chris & Karrueche enjoy date night at basketball game

Chris Brown and his girlfriend Karrueche Tran enjoyed a date night at a basketball game last night in New York. The couple sat courtside at Madison Square Garden and watched a game between Team USA and Dominican Republic. Chris looks so smitten. See more photos after the cut...

ACP Frank Mba bows out as Police Public Relations Officer

ACP Frank Mba has bowed out as the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Police Force. In a letter of appreciation he sent out this morning, Mr  Mba expressed his gratitude to the media and the Nigerian people for contributing to his successful tenure.

Mba, who was promoted to the rank of Assistant Police Commissioner in June, has been reassigned to head an Area Command in Lagos . He is expected to hand over to the new Public Relations officer, DCP Emmanuel Chukwu later today.

How ingenius! Check out this house built upside down

This house built upside down was spotted in Niagara Ontario, Canada. See more pics after cut...

US doctor with Ebola to be released from hospital today

Dr Kent Brantly, the American doctor who contracted the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia while working as a missionary in the country will be released from Atlanta's Emory University Hospital today August 21st after being successful treated.

According to the spokesperson of the hospital, Vince Dollard, Dr. Kent's blood samples came back negative for the virus after undergoing proper screening for two days. Dr. Kent is expected to give a statement regarding his discharge later today at a news conference before leaving the hospital.