I’m From Edo State, Not Kaduna—Skales Clarifies

Baseline Records act, Skales, has cleared the air on the controversy surrounding his state of origin.

A fan of his had created his profile on the internet and wrote that the singer hails from Kaduna, a state in the northern part of Nigeria, but Skales disclosed that he is not from that state, noting that he was only born and raised there.

We Will Miss GEJ’s Gentle Attitude...Okey Bakassi

Many Nollywood actors have began accepting their fate on the outcome of the 2015 Presidential election result by INEC as they gradually sum up the whole total of votes which has given a clear cut of who the winner is.

Nollywood actor and comedian, Okey Bakassi, has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan for his selfless service to the people of Nigeria since emerging as the vice-President till acting president before emerging as the country’s leader.

Jonathan Paved Way For Transparent Democracy—Charles Novia

Nollywood producer and social commentator, Charles Novia, has hailed President Goodluck Jonathan for strengthening democracy in the country.

The controversial showbiz personality said he never regretted voting for the President at the election held over the weekend.

Chelsea 'won't stop Cech joining Gunners'

Arsenal have received a huge boost following speculation Chelsea won’t dictate which club Petr Cech can join in the summer.

The Czech international goalkeeper is expected to end his 11-year association with the Blues at the end of the season, after falling behind Thibaut Courtois in the pecking order.

Meet the 4ft 4in bodybuilder and his 6ft 3in transgender girlfriend

Anton Kraft and his girlfriend China Bell are proof that size really doesn’t matter when it comes to love.

In fact, the 4ft 4in bodybuilder has a strict rule of only dating women who are over a foot taller than him. His girlfriend, transgender woman China Bell more than fits the bill, standing at a goddess-like 6ft 3in.

Arsenal’s £29m transfer offer for Paulo Dybala CONFIRMED by Palermo

Arsenal have officially launched a substantial transfer bid for Palermo’s £29million-rated striker Paulo Dybala.

Speaking on Italian station Radio Marte, Palermo president Mauro Zamparini confirmed that the Gunners have made an offer for the Argentine, along with Serie A giants Juventus.

‘Juventus and Arsenal have already made offers,’ he said.

Manchester United Signs Usain Bolt on Short-Term Deal

Usain Bolt has officially started his football career after being handed a short-term contract at Manchester United.

A sprinter by trade, Bolt has never been shy about his love for United and football in general, often declaring that he's good enough to play alongside Wayne Rooney and co.

Photos: Identical Triplets Get Married On The Same Day At The Same Time!

29-year-old triplets Rafaela, Rochele and Tagiane Bini share the same birthday, the same looks and tastes, and now – after marrying men who look strikingly similar – the same wedding anniversary too. Guests at a wedding service saw triple when three identical sisters tied the knot together at the same ceremony. The sisters, from Passo Fundo, southern Brazil, even wore the same wedding dress, as well as hair style and make up, for their big day on Saturday. More pictures after the cut...

With Buhari’s Victory, I’ll Surely Go On Exile – Bode George

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George says he may be going on exile following the victory of the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Maj-Gen Muhammudu Buhari (retd). 


George had said in an interview that he would proceed on exile if the APC wins at the federal level.

Man in China sentenced to 6 years in prison for growing a beard

A man in China has been sentenced to six years in prison for 'provoking trouble' because he grew a beard.

The 38-year-old from the Uighur minority received several warnings before attending court in Kashgar, local newspapers reported.

His wife was also given a two-year sentence for wearing a veil that hid her face.

In China authorities widely discourage growing a beard because they say it is linked to extremist ideals. The Uighurs vehemently dispute this claim.

Woman sets husband ablaze for refusing to take her out

Echoes of the last Valentine's Day which was celebrated the world over on February, will continue to resonate in the home of the Oluseguns in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, as a woman, Bukola Olusegun, allegedly set her husband on fire because he refused to take her out on the day.

The state Police Command learnt that the couple had had an argument about the outing with the wife maintaining that her husband must take her out that day to celebrate together but the man reportedly refused to take her out as requested without knowing that his wife had intentionally reserved some fuel which she eventually poured on him after the scuffle in the middle of the night.

Teenager Kills Boyfriend For Attempted Rape

The police in Lagos have arrested an 18-year-old lady, Kafayat Olawale, for allegedly stabbing to death her boyfriend, Ojo Ijabike, 32.

The incident happened on Friday on Olutola Adebayo Street, off Idimu Road, in the Alimosho area of Lagos State.

Investigations revealed that Ijabike, an indigene of Owo, Ondo State, had attempted to forcefully have carnal knowledge of the suspect when there was a scuffle between them.

Man burns down pregnant girlfriend's home because she refused him sex

The police in the Philipines are currently on the hunt for 28-year-old Aminodin Macadaag after he burned down his pregnant girlfriend's house because she refused to have sex with him.

The five-months-old pregnant woman, was said to be angry with Macadaag over an earlier argument and refused to have sex with him, prompting him to burn down her home in anger.

14-yr-old boy gives out contract to murder his entire family

In an unprecedented and funny scenario, a 14-year-old boy has been arrested after he hired two of his classmates and gave them a contract to murder his whole family.

The boy who cannot be named as he is a minor, has been arrested by the Florida police and he told them that he had been upset for getting grounded over bad grades.

He said he built up anger towards members of his family, and this led him to hire his classmate to kill them.

Video: Russian man sets ex-wife on fire because she refused to go back to him

A 33-year-old Russian man, Alexander Efimov, has been sentenced to 18-years in prison with hard labour after he was found guilty of murdering his ex-wife by pouring gasoline on her and setting her ablaze because she refused to get back together with him.

CCTV surveillance footage at the grocery store the 25-year-old woman worked caught the incident on camera and it was through the evidence that Efimov was convicted.

Woman stabs husband in chest over okra dispute

A woman has settled a dispute with her husband with a stab from a knife to his chest. The cause of the dispute? Okra.

A friend of the family told Stella Dimoko Korkus, that the husband had returned home to find his wife cutting okra in their bedroom.

18-yr-old girl kills man who attempted to rape her

An 18-year-old girl, Kafayat Olawale, has been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Ojo Ijabike, to death during his attempt to rape her.

According to a police statement, the sad incident happened on Friday, March 26th, at Ijabilke's residence on Olutola Adebayo Street, off Idimu Road, in the Alimosho area of the state.

Man beats wife to stupor for over-celebrating election result

The presidential and National Assembly elections held on Saturday, March 28, 2015, turned out to be a disaster for the family of Raphael Abiodun, a commercial motorcyclist, after he  allegedly beat his wife, Bose, to a stupor for over-celebrating the outcome of a result in their local government.

Video: Guy Tases His Girlfriend After Finding Out She Cheated On Him!

EFCC arraigns father, son for Internet scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on March 24, 2015 arraigned Justice Unuafe and his son, Omorigho Unuafe, before Justice Lambo Akanbi of the Federal High Court Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on a 4-count charge bordering on obstruction, possession of fraudulent documents and obtaining money by false pretence.

Father and son were arrested by operatives of the EFCC upon intelligence gathered while investigating a reported case of internet scam.

Wife stabs husband to death over APC,PDP presidential candidates in Lagos

A 26 year old pregnant wife simply identified as Onyiyechi has been arrested by the Lagos state police command for stabbing her husband to death following an argument over the presidential candidates inSaturday's general election at their home in Ejigbo on Sunday March 29th. 

"I Would Rather Self-Service Than Have Sex With Prostitutes" – Singer Patoranking

Dancehall singer Patoranking has revealed he doesn’t give in to promiscuity.

The singer whose real names are Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie stated he would rather self-service than sleep around with random girls.

Police Recover N9m From Dead Armed Robbers Who Raided Owo Banks

The police in Ondo State have recovered N9 million from the six of the fifty armed robbers who raided four banks at Owo last week. 

Two police women and four others, including an ASP and seven civilians were killed by the robbers who stormed the banks at about 4pm last Friday. Also shot dead by the robbers were a bank manager and his deputy who reportedly refused to cooperate with them on arrival at the bank. 

Make Sure You Correct Your Mistakes IF You Win, Okoye Tells GEJ

The former Chaplain of the Presidential Villa during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s regime and the Founding General Overseer of the All Christians Fellowship Mission, Abuja, William Okoye, pointedly told President Goodluck Jonathan that he made mistakes in office and urged him to correct those mistakes if he wins the presidential election.

In a sermon to mark Palm Sunday, Okoye said though Jonathan has achieved so much in office, many Nigerians do not seem to appreciate these achievements stating that the disposition by Jonathan that he was not desperate to remain in office was a welcome relief as he does not see politics as a do or die affair.

Davido Reportedly Disgraced Himself In Kenya, As Kenyans Blast Him On Twitter

Davido flew to Kenya two days ago for a concert scheduled for March 28, 2015. He missed Nigeria’s election yesterday due to this concert, but the end product brought him nothing but shame as fans blasted him for his supposed proud and immature attitude and for getting drunk at the concert. They said he smoked too much Kenyan weed and he and his crew lost over 10 phones in one night.