11-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Storms the List of 100 Most Influential Africans

Nigeria has dominated the list of TOP 100 most influential people in Africa, published by New African Magazine.

One of the most notable among 23 Nigerians who made the list is an 11-year-old Nigerian girl, Zuriel Oduwole.Zuriel, whose Hebrew name means ‘For God is my Rock’, was featured in the magazine for her fight for the education of women.
Miss Oduwole was born and raised in the United States and, of mixed parentage, a Nigerian father and an American-Jewish mother. She lives in California in the United States.

TB Joshua On President Jonathan, God’s Talking To Him, Private Jets, Going To Restroom … And Many More

Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua of the Synagogue Church of all Nations opens up on multiple controversies surrounding him and his ministry.

On being humble:  If you have passed through what I have passed through, you will even be more humble than I am.
I have good health, and God shows me what I would have been in terms of sickness and death; it humbles me, and I want to use my good health for him. At times, God shows me how people are suffering and the thought that it could have been me keeps me humble. For instance, if I did anything wrong during this interview, when you may have left, God will caution me. If I am not humble, I will be out of track. If I was not in the house of God, I would be one of the touts in the motor parks.

Why I Married Peter Okoye Despite The Fact He Is My Junior – Lola Omotayo

Peter Okoye of P’Square and Lola Omotayo’s love story is compelling and amazing. The couple have been in a relationship for over eight years before they finally tied the knot on Sunday, November 17, 2013.

Peter and Lola 3 Why I Married Peter Okoye Despite The Fact He Is My Junior – Lola Omotayo
There has been a lot of talk and whispers about their marriage, the family issues and the fact that Lola is by far older than Peter Okoye has been trending. But why did she decide to marry someone who’s her junior?
Below is Lola Omotayo’s stand on their age difference… Lola, who was a Business Development Director at FKG2m a marketing agency in Lagos, had told the story of how she and Peter met and how the relationship started:

Who rocked the striped blazer; Neyo, Wiz Khalifa or Miguel

Singer Neyo (left), rapper Wiz Khalifa, (centre) and singer Miguel (right) in pleather black and white striped blazer. Who rocked the look?

Omotola, Donjazzy, named among 2013 Africa's 100 Most Influential People

Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, music producer Don Jazzy, writer Chimanda Adichie and musicians P-Square have been named one of Africa's 100 Most Influential People in 2013 by the New African Magazine

Other Africans in the list include Ghanaian/US actor Idris Elba, Nigerian/UK actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sudan supermodel Alek Wek, South African comedian Trevo Noah, South African fashion mogul, Precious Moloi-Motsepe and Senegalese actor Omar Sy. Well deserved. See the full list HERE

Saheed Balogun reportedly drags wife fathia to court over name

According to unconfirmed reports, popular actor Saheed Balogun has dragged his ex-wife actress Fathia Balogun to court over the use of his name, Balogun, insisting that she drops it. The two were married for many years before ending their union, which produced three children, a few years ago.

Saheed has been trying for years to get Fathia to revert to her maiden name but Fathia has always insisted she made a career using the name and has no plans to ever drop it.

"My name is Fathia Balogun and it’s going to remain Balogun for life. Nobody can ever change that or stop me from answering that name" She said in an interview in 2011.

Well, now Saheed has reportedly gone to court to get her to drop the name. Can the courts really force her to drop her ex-husband's name? And why is Saheed so insistent on this, how does it affect him?

Nick Cannon comes for Kanye West on twitter

Kanye has been on a media blitz ranting about how he's a genius and the most impactful artist of this generation...blah blah blah. Nick Cannon took to Twitter to point out to Kanye that real geniuses don't have to announce it...

Trivia: They've both dated same women, super model Selita Ebanks and reality star Kim Kardashian. See more Tweets after the cut...

Peter and Lola Okoye cover December issue of Genevieve magazine

Newly weds Peter and Lola Okoye cover the Wedding Edition of Genevieve magazine December issue. Such a beautiful cover/couple!

Mozambique Airlines plane crashes in Namibia, killing 33 people

A Mozambique Airlines plane carrying 27 passengers and 6 crew members crashed in Namibia today Saturday November 30th, killing all on board, local media reports.

The Brazilian-made Embraer 190 aircraft left Maputo and was heading to Luanda when it crashed in a remote border area near a Namibian national park, Mozambique authorities said. The plane was carrying 10 Mozambicans, 9 Angolans, 5 Portuguese, and one citizen each from France, Brazil and China, plus six crew members, including two pilots, three flight attendants and a maintenance technician, the airline said today.

Investigators are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.

Photos from Obasanjo's son's white wedding in Ogun state

Former president Obasanjo's son, Bisoye Obasanjo married Chigozie Nwenyi today in Ogun state. The pics are not clear because they are phone pics from a guest at the wedding so please manage...:-). More photos after the cut...

Seun Kuti finally reacts to Burna Boy performing in his underwear

During his interview on Rubbin Minds today, Seun Kuti said Burna Boy should have known better than stripping to his underwear to perform at Felabration final at the New Afrika Shrine last month. (In case you missed it, see the photos HERE)

Photos from gospel singers Jahdiel and Eben's white wedding

 

The white wedding of Gospel singers Jahdiel Peter and Emmanuel 'Eben' Benjamin took place today Nov. 30th in Ikota Lagos. Wishing them happy married life. See more photos after the cut...

Matse Uwatse shares inspiring testimony of her transition from single to married woman

OAP Matse Uwatse Nnoli shared a really inspiring testimony on her nstagram page today that I want to share with you guys here. For those who are not married, 2014 is our year in Jesus name! Amen. Lol. Sometimes it happens when you least expect it. Read Matse's article below and believe...!

Happy New Month!!

Hey you, Yes You! You believe in God, right? You believe He's the Alpha and Omega? The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords? The I Am that I Am? The Giver and the Taker? The creator of all and the King of the universe? You believe He's Omnipotent, Omiscient? You believe he knows what you will do even before you do it? You believe he knows what you will become even before you become it? You believe all this, right? Then do not worry yourself, your Father has got you covered. Starting from today, the first day of the last month of the year, you will start to see miracles in your life. God will fulfill his promise in your life, everything you have ever prayed, asked for, He'll give to you and more! Your Father is bigger than any problem you're facing, so don't fret. He will never leave you or forsake you so don't even worry about it. He will bless you beyond your wildest dreams. He will lift you, He will strengthen you, He will guide and protect you, and every time any door closes, He will open another one for you. He will put your enemies to shame. He will change your life for the better. Just watch, something will happen this month that will leave you breathless. 

That's His promise to you! Happy New Month people!!

Photos: Paul Walker's final moments before fatal ride

Few minutes before Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker died in a car accident yesterday, he posed next to the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT that exploded on impact in the deadly accident. TMZ reports that this pic above was taken just 30 minutes before the accident.

Paul had put together a car show charity event in Santa Clarita, CA. through his ReachOut Worldwide organization, to support typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines and was leaving the event in the red Porsche car when his friend lost control and slammed into a tree. The car exploded on impact. The police says speed was a factor. See more photos after the cut...

Deji of Akure, Oba Adebiyi Adesida, dies at 63

The Deji of Akure, Oba Adebiyi Adesida, died in the early hours of this morning in Akure, Ondo State. Details of how the monarch died are sketchy. His passing will be officially announced in seven days time according to tradition.

Oba Adesida became Deji of Akure just three years ago in 2010 after the previous Oba, Oluwadare Adesina Adepoju, was dethroned and banished by the Ondo state government for physically attacking his wife and pouring an unknown substance on her skin.

Oba Adesida was 63 years old. May his soul rest in peace.. Amen

Willie Obiano of APGA declared winner of Anambra Governorship election

All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), candidate Willie Obaino, has been declared winner of the recently held Anambra State governorship election. 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Anambra chapter declared today Sunday December 1st in Awka that Mr. Obiano won the election by polling 180,178 votes in 19 local government areas in the state. He beat PDP candidate Tony Nwoye, to the second position with 97,700 votes and Senator Chris Ngige of the All Progressives Congress, who came third with 95,963. Ifeanyi Ubah, of Labour Party came fourth with 37,495.

Caught on CCTV: Mother calmly pushes her own child to her death

Found this heartbreaking news on UK Daily Mail. A 36 year old french mother named Fabienne Kabou, who felt her baby was 'incompatible' with her and boyfriend, strapped the little angel in a pram and calmly pushed her into a river. (pictured above right). Unbelievble!