Chika Egbo,Acid bath Victim dies

Chike Egbo, the 25-year-old student of  Enugu State College of Education, who was bathed with acid by her estranged fiancé, David Suleiman, in November, has been reported dead.

Chika gave up the ghost early Thursday morning, on her hospital bed, at the Burns Unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja.

Yaya Toure Wins 2012 African Footballer of the Year

Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure has been voted African Player of the Year for the second time running. The 29 year old Man City player, who aslo won it last year, was crowned this evening at a glamorous Glo-CAF Awards Gala that held at the Banquet Hall, State House in Accra, Ghana.

Nkiru Sylvanus and Kenneth Okorie Released

What a relief! And thanks for all your prayers. Actress Nkiru Sylvanus and ex-Mr Nigeria Kenneth Okolie have been freed by their kidnappers. Nkiru and Kenneth were released less than an hour ago in Owerri. The kidnappers blindfolded them and dropped them off at an unknown location where they were able to call friends to come pick them up. No details on whether they paid a ransom. Great news!

Nkiru Sylvanus and Kenneth Okorie Released

What a relief! And thanks for all your prayers. Actress Nkiru Sylvanus and ex-Mr Nigeria Kenneth Okolie have been freed by their kidnappers. Nkiru and Kenneth were released less than an hour ago in Owerri. The kidnappers blindfolded them and dropped them off at an unknown location where they were able to call friends to come pick them up. No details on whether they paid a ransom. Great news!

Miss USA wins Miss Universe 2012

A 20-year-old beauty queen from America was crowned the new Miss Universe on Wednesday, beating out 88 other women during a televised competition at the Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

Olivia Culpo took the crown from Leila Lopes of Angola after strutting in a purple and blue bikini and a red velvet gown.

In the final stages of the competition, she answered a question about her regrets by saying she wished she hadn't picked on her siblings.

World First Gay Bible Published

A book claiming to be the world's first 'gay bible' has been published to coincide with the debate on same-sex marriage.

Titled the 'Queen James Bible', its editors claim that it is a re-working of the King James Bible translated in a way that 'prevents homophobic misinterpretation of God's Word'.
'Homosexuality was first overtly mentioned in the Bible in 1946 in the Revised Standard Version. There is no mention of or reference to homosexuality in any Bible prior to this – only interpretations have been made', the book's official website said.

Time Person Of the Year 2012 is President Obama

These two Obama portraits above are the first formal portraits of him since his re-election.

Donjazzy Denies Buying N160 million Nicon Estate Home

Don Jazzy, through a rep, has denied buying the Nicon Estate duplex where he currently resides for N160m. The rep confirmed that the top music producer indeed acquired a home in Lekki recently but not the one in the picture above that was reported all over the internet.

"Yes, Don Jazzy bought a house recently but not the reported one at Nicon Estate. That is not Don Jazzy's home. " The rep said

Check out Rihanna`s $12million mansion

Rihanna recently purchased a $12million Pacific Palisades mansion in Los Angeles, California. The newly constructed home is around 11,000 sq ft and sits on approximately 33,541 sq ft of lot, with seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

Photos From 2face Idibia`s End of the year Party

2face Idibia's Playas Ball held on Sunday December 9th at Auto Lounge in Victoria Island. More photos after the cut...

Principal Conducts Virginity tests on SS1 Students

Culled from Punch

Principal, Ajuwon Senior High School, Ajuwon, Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, Rev. Olufunke Oladeojobi, has been quizzed by the police for allegedly conducting virginity tests on the pupils.

Oladeojobi, who was described as a strict disciplinarian, by her pupils called in a nurse and jointly carried out virginity tests on a group of 10 students last week Monday.

 Imagine nonsense. See the rest after the cut...

Photo`s...Psquar Brother`s Cruise in Private Jet,fly`s to Rwanda

P-Square, their elder brother Jude Okoye and members of their crew flew to Rwanda in private jet on Thursday for a concert that held in Kigali, Rwanda yesterday December 14th as part of the country’s ruling political party’s 25th anniversary celebrations. The photo on the left is Jude Okoye flaunting thousands of dollars in cash in the jet. That's how big boys roll...:-)

The Okoye boys played to a 52 thousand sitting capacity stadium. Amahoro Stadium in Kigali was packed full to watch P-Square in concert. See photos after the cut...

Five Kids Locked up By Mum Burn`s to Death

From Punch

Five children between the ages of four and 12 were killed in an inferno in the Kirikiri area of Lagos State on Thursday.

Saturday PUNCH learnt that the five children, Emeka 12, Ifeanyi 10, Chinasa eight, Joy six, and Bright four, who are of the same parents, were burnt alive at their home located at 29 Comfort Oboh Street, Kirikiri. The parents of the victims were identified as Ogbonna and Margaret Igwuagwu.

Our correspondent learnt that although over 30 people live in the compound, which was completely consumed by the fire, only the five children died.

D`banj and Don Jazzy Open`s Night Club

D'banj officially opened his night club called One Eleven yesterday. One Eleven is situated at 82 Adetokunbo Ademola Victoria Island, while Don Jazzy's club is called PoP also located in Victoria Island. PoP will be officially opened next week Friday December 21st

God Saves Timi Dakolo and Wife,Escapes Helicopter Clash

2007 West African Idol winner Timi Dakolo and his wife Busola have a lot to be thankful for. It has emerged that the couple who attended Oronto Douglas' father's burial in Bayelsa today, were meant to fly on the same military chopper that claimed the lives of Governor Yakowa, Gen Azazi and others, but Timi decided at the very last minute to travel by road and not fly.

 

Faces Of Kids Murdered In Sandy Hook Elementary School

The pictured children are (clockwise from top left): Noah Pozner, James Mattioli, Grace McDonnell, Caroline Previdi, Emilie Parker, Jessica Rekos, Dylan Hockley, Catherine Hubbard, Chase Kowalski and Jesse Lewis. President Barack Obama is expected to join residents as they remember their dead later today. RIP little ones.

Nollywood Actress Nkiru Sylvanus Kidnapped

Got word this afternoon from friends of popular actress and Imo State SA on public affairs, Ms Nkiru Sylvanus, that she was kidnapped in owerri this morning. Nkiru was last seen on the set of a movie last night in Owerri. The kidnappers took her early this morning and have already made contact with her family. They are asking for N100million. Please say a prayer for her. More details coming.