Chimamanda Adichie's book is No.1 in BBC's Top 10 Books of 2013

In their LIST of Best of 2013: The top 10 books, BBC Culture placed Chimamanda Adichie's book, Americanah at No.1 beating best sellers like Mary Coin by Marisa Silver, The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner, The Good Nurse by Charles Graeber,  This woman is such an inspiration. 

Obasanjo blasts Vanguard over daughter's open letter

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted in very strong terms over the 11-page letter purportedly written by his daughter Iyabo Obasanjo and exclusively published by Vanguard yesterday where he was described as a liar, manipulator and a woman beater.

A call was put through to the former president yesterday by the editors of Vanguard to hear his side of the allegations leveled against him by his daughter and the conversation went thus:

Vanguard: Sir, we tried reaching you all through yesterday, to no avail, over the letter written by your daughter, Iyabo, to you.

Chief Obasanjo: You are a bloody idiot, you have published the paper and you are now looking for me, you are an idiot, don’t call me again. When Iyabo finishes you in court…. (hangs up).

Meanwhile it seems Iyabo Obasanjo really wrote that letter. Continue...

Photo of the day: When big men kneel before their governor

Elected Honorables Stan Dara and Ike Anuka kneeling down to refute something to their governor, Rochas Okorocha of Imo State. Imo State House of Aseembly Speaker Ben Uwajumogu seated next to Okorocha. These are our law makers? SMH!

Kim K shows off her amazing post-pregnancy body in white bikini

The figure on this woman tho. See the curves. The reality star showed off her sizzling post baby body during an outing with friends at the beach in Miami recently. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Celebrities honour Nelson Mandela at The Legacy Concert

Nigerian stars came out in their numbers on Thursday, December 18, 2013 to celebrate the life of an icon and legend; Nelson Mandela at Oceanview Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The free concert was put together by the Nigeria Stars in collaboration with Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife TV in celebration of the extraordinary life and times of the legendary freedom fighter. Present at the event were Dbanj, Tiwa Savage, Tuface, Waje, Timi Dakolo, Nneka, Ikechukwu, Niyola, Chuddy K, Julius Agwu, Joseph Benjamin, K switch, Nikki Laoye, Victoria Kimani and others. Continue...

Mountain of Fire begins crusade to close all beer parlors in Lagos

Dr Daniel Olukoya-led Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries church, MFM, will today Dec. 19th begin a crusade to close down all beer parlor outlets in Lagos and turn them into their praying centres. Well, that's their plan, they can only try. Lol

The church says it took the decision to close down beer parlors because alcohol consumption & crime go hand in hand. They say the action would ultimately help depopulate the kingdom of darkness. Ogba, Ikeja is their kickoff base, so all you beer drinkers in that area, make una get ready. Hehe.

Speaking on the strategy to be adopted, Pastor Aderemi Oseni, Regional Pastor for Region 32 MFM Ogba, Lagos, he said;

"We want to convert beer parlours into our praying centres. At the end of the crusade, the kingdom of darkness would be depopulated completely. I am aware that powers of darkness have converted major roads to shines in this environment. We want to pull down all shrines".

The crusade, tagged 'Overcoming The Storm' will begin today 19 December. 

Actor Odunlade Adekola goes back to school

Former Glo ambassador and one of Yoruba film leading actors, Odunlade Adekola has gone back to school to acquire a degree. The actor is currently a 100 level student at the University of Lagos. 

A source close to the actor said his decision to go back to school is as a result of many opportunities that he has lost over the years due to his lack of a university degree.

Fake South African sign interpreter admitted to a psychiatric hospital

The sign translator at Nelson Mandela's Memorial Service, who was accused of being fake, and making up his own signs, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital, local media report. 

Thamsanqa Jantjie's wife reportedly took him to a psychiatric hospital near Johannesburg for a check-up on Tuesday December 18th, and the doctors suggested that he be admitted immediately, Johannesburg's The Star newspaper reports.

"The past few days have been hard. We have been supportive because he might have had a breakdown," Mrs Jantjie is quoted as saying.

Meanwhile the company which employed him to interpret at the memorial have reportedly 'vanished'

BIZARRE: Unclad Bathing In Nigeria’s Healing “Pool Of Bethesda” (PHOTOS)

There’s a pool in Israel in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem, called Pool of Bethesda, that is associated with healing. In Nigeria, rumours of mystical/divine healing waters have been circulated ever since the news of the river in Nachi, a community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, became viral on the Internet.

Already named ‘Orimiri Jordan’ [River Jordan], it has become a pilgrimage centre of sorts, playing host to people from all parts of the country.
Apparently, the photos below were taken in the area. Warning: indecency.

Tonto Dikeh Under Attack Over Her “Housemaid”

Tonto Dikeh has been on the receiving end of renewed fans bashing after she posted the pic below and talking about the Christmas gift she received from her ‘housemaid’.

Evidently, fans were more than a little offended that the actress described her as “housemaid”. They were of the opinion that even if the lady helps in cleaning up her house, Tonto still needs to show her a little respect by calling her a house manager/help and not “maid”.
Check out their messages to her below;