17:19:00

Actress Monalisa Chinda, marked her 40th birthday with friends and colleagues at a private birthday dinner on Saturday, 13 September at Villa Medici in VI.

Eminent personalities that stepped out to celebrate Monalisa included; Liz Benson, Joke Silva, Tonye Cole, Mai Atafo, Uti Nwachukwu, Julius Agwu, AY, Segun Arinze, Rucky Sanda, Olisa Adibua, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Basorge Tariah Jnr, Zik Zulu Okafor, Lola Maja-Okojevoh, Patrick and Iretiola Doyle, Gloria Ibru amongst others. See the photos after the cut...

14:31:00

Despite the rumours, Jay Z and Beyonce have proved over and over again that they are still crazy in love. The power couple made out behind a screen in the first part of their Bang Bang trilogy on story telling site, Nowness. The 3min video to promote their On The Run tour was directed by Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino and it premiered early this morning. See more loved up stills from the movie after the cut...

14:30:00

This is a dead pic of a robber who got electrocuted while trying to steal cable from a transformer just
beside a house on Iju road by Lonlo bus stop. He apparently tried to steal the cable in the very early hours of today when he got electrocuted and remained in that position until residents woke up this morning. Residents say they are waiting for Government
officials to come and carry his dead body.

10:15:00



The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the death toll in the Synagogue Church building collapse in the Ikotun area of Lagos has risen to 40.

"It’s now 40 dead,” NEMA southwest coordinator Ibrahim Farinloye, told AFP by text message.

124 people have so far been rescued alive from the rubble of the building said to be a guesthouse for foreign followers of the church. The building collapsed as construction work was going on to raise the 2-storey building to a five storey building.

10:01:00

Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola today visited the site of the collapsed building inside the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun. He commiserated with the church founder, Prophet T.B Joshua and also ordered all church workers to stop work on the site to enable officials of the Nigerian Emergency Management Authority work effectively. See more photos after the cut...

09:36:00

Here are some photos from Mercy Johnson Okojie's baby shower which took place yesterday in the US. The actress and her husband are expecting a boy this time. See more pics after the cut...

09:29:00


A speed boat belonging to Oke’ra-Nla Boat Association in the Ajah area of Lagos over the weekend capsized leaving four people dead with one person missing

According to reports, the boat, with 22 passengers on board, was heading towards Bayeku from Oke-Ira when it capsized. While some witnesses say the boat hit a stone as it ferried along the waters, other accounts say another boat hit it from behind after the ill-fated boat experienced boisterous water waves which the boat could not control from behind, resulting in it capsizing. Continue...

14:41:00


At least 150 Boko Haram members were killed yesterday September 12th after the Nigerian Military repeled after an attempted attack by the sect members on Konduga, a village said to be about 35 kilometres from Maiduguri in Borno State, in the early hours of yesterday.

According to a statement issued in Abuja yesterday by Col. T. Antigha of the Army Public Relations, the battle with sect members lasted three hour and four soldiers were injured during the attack. 
"At about 5.30 am today (Friday), Boko Haram terrorists launched a massive attack on Konduga town, about 35 kilometres from Maiduguri. After about three hours of fierce fighting, Nigerian troops routed the Boko Haram fighting force of over a hundred terrorists. Further to the staggering loss of men, Boko Haram also suffered extensive losses in equipment. Four Nigerian soldiers were wounded in action. The entire area is still being combed for terrorists who may have escaped with bullet wounds. Morale of troops remains very high.” the statement reads. Continue...

14:37:00

Nine persons including a child died this morning in a fatal multiple  accident that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.  

According to eyewitnesses, 2 Mazda cars collided with a Petrol tanker which immediately busted into flames. Men of the Nigeria Fire Service, Police and FRSC are currently at the scene managing the situation. The fire has since been put out but the  traffic is still said to be on a standstill. Continue...

14:35:00


The World's tallest dog has died just days before his 6th birthday. Zeus was 3ft 6 inches tall at the shoulder and when he stood on his back legs was an incredible 7ft 4in high. He weighed 11 stone.

The giant Great Dane, who was named the world's tallest living dog in the 2012 Guinness World Records, died on September 3rd. He lived in Michigan, US, with his owners before his passing.

14:32:00
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This rally is happening live in Niger State. The VIP stage carrying state governors, ministers and Pius Ayim Pius collapsed about two hours ago during a rally in Niger state organized by Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, TAN. When the stage collapsed, the sound was so loud that many thought it was a bomb, leading to panic. Many people were injured. See more photos after the cut...

17:31:00


For his manslaughter charge, Oscar Pistorius faces from a 'fine to 15 years in prison' but the judge granted him bail extension today and asked him to go home.The judge didn't believe he will attempt to run despite the fact that he's sold all his property (to pay his legal fees). Oscar will remain in the custody of his uncle until October 13th when he will return to court for sentencing...

17:30:00

Actress Gabrielle Union, 41, and basketball player Dwyane Wade, 32, who got married on August 30th in Miami are currently in Maldives for their honeymoon after spending some time in Tanzania.



Gabrielle shared some photos from their adventures so far on her instagram page. Check them out after the cut...

17:24:00


Many people are reported to have died with several others injured after a building inside the headquarters of the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun, Lagos collapsed around 2pm this afternoon.
Many worshipers who lived inside the church were among those who died while some are believed to still be trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building.
Four ambulance buses have arrived the scene, taking the injured to the hospital while the dead ones are being evacuated to the mortuary.  Details later...

11:00:00
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She is renowned for her racy outfits but Miley Cyrus’ latest look is quite possibly her raunchiest one yet.
The 21-year-old popstar attended the Alexander Wang after party for New York Fashion Week with pals including Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Hailey Baldwin and Gigi Hadid but all eyes were on Miley thanks to her outfit which was comprised of tip tassles and very little else.

Miley made sure that even though she was partying with her famous friends, she still was centre of attention and her racy look was topped off with lots of body glitter and funky sunglasses, which on closer inspection appeared to be made out of pills. SEE MORE PIX...

08:52:00

Joan Rivers is gone. Her daughter Melissa Rivers just released a statement on her passing...

"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17 PM surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mount Sinai hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother." 
"Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support and prayers we have received from around the world.They have been heard and appreciated."
"My mother's greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although that is
difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return
to laughing soon."
I am so sad! May her soul rest in peace..amen. 

08:50:00

Actor, film maker and media consultant Saint Obi just took delivery of the 2014 edition of the Mercedes Benz G Class (G65-AMG) popularly known as a G Wagon. The car is said to be worth about $292,000, which is about N48million. And I hear only a few Nigerians have this car.

St Obi's G Wagon is said to be BITurbo, boasts of a specially constructed V12 engine, is bullet proof and was shipped into the country a few days ago. Congrats to him. See more photos after the cut...

12:11:00




Rev. Chris Oyakhilome, who is currently in divorce court with his estranged wife Anita Oyakhilome has denied adultery accusations and has threatened to sue journalists who publish stories about himself and his wife. In a statement released via his lawyer Mr. Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) a few hours ago, Pastor Oyakhilome said the accusations of adultery against him is 'false and malicious'.

"The attention of our client, Rev. Chris Oyakhilome, and the church has been drawn to the wave of false, malicious and fabricated stories being published in the print and electronic media about his person, the church and a matrimonial cause between him and his wife," his attorney stated. Continue...From Sahara Reporters
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