Synagogue Church building collapses,Scores dead, others trapped

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...

Iyanya offers Nicki Minaj N50million for collaboration

Thenet.ng report that kukere star, is trying to secure a duet with sexy American rapper, Nicki Minaj.

As a matter of fact, talks have allegedly reached an advanced stage between both camps, they say.
A top industry source who allegedly spoke to them, confirmed the Project Fame winner is willing to pay as much as $300,000 approximately N50m to jump on a track with him.

Farmer kills wife over bag of Garri

Reports from vanguard :
A 45 year-old farmer ,John Ogunji, has allegedly killed his wife, Christianah Ogunji, in Okitipupa, Ondo State after an argument over sharing of a bag of garri (cassava flour).
Problem started, after the farmer suggested that the bag of garri be shared equally between the couple.
The wife allegedly did not not accept the idea.
source gathered that before the incident that led to the murder, a similar quarrel had occurred between the duo. The suspect is presently being detained at the state Police headquarters in Akure.

Oscar Pistorius granted bail. Sentencing set for October 13th

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...

BREAKING NEWS...Ebola: Liberian woman found hanging in Lagos suburb

| credits: Toyosi Ogunseye

There was confusion on Bankole Street, Isheri-Oke, Lagos on Friday morning when residents woke up to the sight of a woman hanging on a tree.

The woman, popularly called Kate in the area, was found dead in a black sweater and orange skirt under a pear tree.

Our correspondent, who also visited the scene, gathered from the residents that the woman did not live on the street.

HOW LOLA BROUGHT CHARM FROM IJEBU-ODE TO NNEWI

(by: Niyo Clorene)

When Emeka broke the news to his parents that he planned to marry a Yoruba lady, they told him that he was a joker. That would never happen, they said flatly. Was there a scarcity of nubile damsels in Nnewi and its environs or in Anambra State and the entire Igboland that their son would travel across many rivers and many states to marry a Yoruba girl from Ijebu-Ode? Or, had the girl bewitched Emeka with “otumokpo” from Ijebu-Ode? She would not succeed, they concluded. Never!
Weeks after that, nothing was heard about the issue again. They assumed that the case had been closed. Emeka had come to his senses, they concluded. But had he?
Two months later, like a bad dream, Emeka brought up the issue of this Ijebu girl again! This time, his tone was firm. Despite the threats of the parents, he was not cowed. He was resolute to the point of obstinacy. Even the tears of his mother did not move him. His parents concluded their son was indeed under a spell.

Attempted Robbery With Invisible Ring In GTBank

"Invisible ring fails bank robber"

A man walked into a GTB branch thinking he was invisible because he wore an invisible ring. The man jumped over the counter and started stuffing a bag with cash, before the cashiers held him. Police where later called in and he was asked why he did that. He said he thought no one could see him because he wore an invisible ring. Voodoo failed him. Even a thief should be intelligent, next time he should have tested the ring in a Mallam shop before hitting the top shot...lol.

Nigerian Teachers threaten to strike over new resumption date

The Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, have threatened to go on a nationwide strike if the Federal government does not shift the date of resumption as well as put in place measures that would protect their members from contracting the deadly Ebola virus while teaching in schools. 

Speaking in a telephone interview with Punch, the National President of the NUT, Michael Alogba, said the union had taken a decision not to allow any of its members go into any school to teach if the eradication of the deadly virus has not been scientifically and medically proven. Continue...

Actor Desmond Elliot to contest for Lagos House of Assembly

This is a LIB exclusive. Actor and movie producer Desmond Elliot is contesting for Lagos State House of Assembly in 2015 under the APC. Some of you may not know this, but Desmond is from Lagos state. See what he plans to do when elected into office after the cut...

Oscar Pistorius found guilty of manslaughter

Yesterday Oscar Pistorius was found not guilty of premeditated murder and second degree murder because according to the judge, his conduct after the shooting was 'inconsistent' with someone who intended to commit murder. But he has been found guilty of manslaughter this morning. The judge said he acted negligently when he fired shots into the toilet door. The question now is, will he be jailed for manslaughter?

Nigerian luxury Designer Alexander Amosu inventsa most expensive phone cost £1.7 million amosu-iphone-6

**Imagine holding such a phone in your hand along Mile 2 road in Lagos at about 7pm. LOL... You know the rest.

Nigerian Luxury Designer Alexander Amosu Creates A Customised Version Of IPhone 6, In Solid 18 Carat Solid Gold Encrusted With Diamond, With A Staggering Price Tag Of £1.7 million

Just less than 24hrs from the announcement from Apple on the release of the IPhone 6, luxury designer Alexander Amosu has been commissioned to create a luxury version in solid 18 carat solid gold, fully encrusted with diamonds. The phone will take approximately 2 months to make by recreating the full body in solid 18ct gold weighing approximately 85gsm and painstakingly handset with over 6,127 brilliant cut diamonds in VVS1 IF Colour.

Dad kills his 5 young children and dumped them in bin bags at side of road

A 32 year old father of five, Timothy Ray Jones (pictured left) has admitted to killing all five of his children and dumping their bodies in rubbish bags at the side of a road. He led police to the scene (pictured right) where they found bodies of all five of the children stuffed into bin bags near a logging road, 50 miles away in Alabama, Reuters reports.

The children, aged between 8 and 2 were reported missing from their home in South Carolina on September 3rd by their mother.  Their bodies were found today. Notes referring to violence against the children were also found in his car. Continue...

Ramsey Nouah Covers New Issue Of Glitz Africa

In the current issue of Glitz Africa Magazine is Nollywood’s superstar, Ramsey Nouah. The actor who has been in the business for almost 2 decades, opens up as he shares his thoughts on a variety of topics from Nollywood to his home life with the magazine.

Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and iWatch launch - live

Apple has unveiled the new iPhone 6 and larger iPhone 6 Plus handsets, as well as a smartwatch device. Read all the latest from the Apple event here..more photos after the cut....

FG set to ban ‘ponmo’

Federal Government may have concluded plans to ban sale and widespread consumption of hides and skins(Ponmo)which is a delicacy to most Nigerians.

This indication emerged Tuesday when the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina called for competent regulations that would check the consumption and sale of the product.

President GEJ orders removal of offensive #bringback Jonathan signs

Find the State House press release below...

Vacation Photos from Beyonce, Jay Z , Blue Ivy and their mothers

Beyonce and Jay Z have been enjoying a vacation in the Mediterranean sunshine with their daughter and their mothers. They have moved from Italy and now they are in France aboard a super yacht in the French town of Antibes in the Côte d'Azur. See more photos after the cut...

Washington Post slams GEJ for using the #bringback hashtag for campaign

Below is what Washington Post wrote about president Jonathan's supporters using the #bringback hashtag for his campaign

It was the social media campaign of the year. #BringBackOurGirls awoke the world to the ravages of Boko Haram, an al-Qaeda-linked terror group in Nigeria, and the plight of the millions of people who live in the midst of their insurgency. At the heart of the message were hundreds of missing schoolgirls, abducted in April from the remote village of Chibok by Boko Haram fighters, who vowed to make them into slaves. Continue..

Obasanjo's son in stable condition after being shot by Boko Haram

Son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Adeboye Obasanjo who suffered gunshot injuries yesterday September 8th after his platoon was attacked by Boko Haram men in Baza, Adamawa state is said to be in stable condition after being treated in hospital.

24 soldiers were reportedly killed during the attack which saw the army lose an armored tank to the sect members. Adeboye Obasanjo, an army engineer, was a Lieutenant Colonel at the 3rd Division in Jos, Plateau State and was head of the army platoon stationed at Baza.

FG reopens First Consultant Hospital where Patrick Sawyer died

The Federal Government has reopened First Consultant Hospital in Obalende, Lagos where Liberian Patrick Sawyer, the first case of Ebola in Nigeria, died from complications of the disease. 

In a letter sent to the Lagos state Ministry of Health, the Federal Government said after having undergone three rounds of state-certified decontamination processes according to world standard, the hospital is free to continue its business of administering health care to patients.

The hospital was closed over a month ago after Patrick Sawyer died there. Dr Adadevoh and nurse Ejelonu got infected in the hospital and also later died.

PRAY FOR THE POPE - T.B. JOSHUA

Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua gave another surprising revelation in his church service on Sunday 7thAugust 2014, specifically calling for prayer for Pope Francis of the Catholic Church, as well as prophesying an imminent hijacking of a plane by ‘militants’.

“There is a very big religious leader,” Joshua began, describing the said person as a ‘father’ figure, widely respected across different religions.

Photo: Usher gaze lustfully at Kim K's butt

saw this pic of usher starring at kim lustfully.i wonder what is going through his mind at that moment.he'l be like'mennn, see that ass'....lol....let kanye catch you

Omawumi finally shares a pic of her fiance and daughter

Since she got involved with Tosin Yusuf and had a baby with him, singer Omawumi has never shared a pic of him on social media. She shared some pics of her daughter, but they were usually pics from the back or side, you will hardly see her face. But after getting engaged yesterday, guess Omawumi is now comfortable to show the world her family. She posted the pic above and wrote;

"I'm of the opinion that I don't owe anyone any explanation. Just as I'm not prompted by pressure to reveal, I'm also not prompted pressure to be discreet... I'm just me, and right now I'm deliriously happy to (officially) share my world with the ones I love.... Thank you to those who loved me nonetheless and thank you my loves!"

Omawumi has since taken the pic down.

Basketmouth launches record label, signs younger brother. Listen to his new song

Comedian Basketmouth has launched his own record label, Barons World Records, and his younger brother, Play, is the first artist he has signed. Play is releasing his debut album this year. Listen to the first single he just released titled Never Lie, produced by Dhecade...

"I wasn't hired by Nigerian Govt" hostage negotiator Stephen Davis allegedly says

Australian hostage negotiator Stephen Davis who has been widely described as a man hired by the Nigerian government to negotiate with Boko Haram in an effort to help free the Chibok girls, has allegedly said he was not in Nigeria (for four months) at the request of the federal government.

In an interview with Soni Daniel, which was published on Vanguard today, Stephen allegedly said he was never engaged by the Nigerian government to dialogue with the sect.

"I was not engaged by the Federal Government of Nigeria, any state government or any other party. I went to Nigeria in late April in an effort to facilitate a handover of the Chibok captives after discussing such a possibility with former commanders of JAS (Jama’atu Ahlul Sunnah Lih Da’awa wal Jihad otherwise known as JAS) and others close to Boko Haram. Why did you release the report of your assignment to the media instead of sending it to government? I did not construct a report of my efforts in Nigeria. As I said earlier, I was not engaged by any party and therefore had no obligation to report to anyone." Continue...

Sick mum left baby to starve to death while she went out partying for 2 weeks

19 year old Russian woman Alyona Ipatova (pictred left) who left her five-month-old baby to starve to death while she went out partying for two weeks has been sentenced to a minimum of 10 years' hard labour. Alyona, dubbed 'Monster mum' by Russian media admitted in court to leaving her baby alone in her apartment in Russia and went partying for two whole weeks with friends.

Prosecutors said when the teen got back, she found her infant daughter(pictured right) dead. Continue

Miley Cyrus parties topless in NYC.#MADNESS

Awww, I see she's missed being in the news. She had to do something to get people talking about her again. Miley went topless, with only ice cream pasties covering her nipples, as she attended an Alexander Wang after party for New York Fashion Week yesterday with some friends. She also wore Cannabis earrings and her glasses were made out of pills. And the cigarette in one hand. How cool! See more photos after the cut...

joan rivers laid to rest,see Photos from funeral

The funeral ceremony of legendary comedian and Fashion TV host, Joan Rivers, held earlier today at Temple Emmanu-EI in New York.

Joan Rivers wanted a star-studded funeral and she got one. Everyone from Hollywood, fashion, media and money was at her funeral. Guiliana Rancic, Kathy Griffin, Kelly Osbourne; Sarah Jessica Parker, Whoopi Goldberg; Howard Stern, Mehmet Oz, Alan Cumming, Clive Davis, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Kathie Lee, Andy Cohen, Donald Trump, Steve Forbes amongst others. Continue to see more photos from the funeral...

Another Ebola case confirmed in Lagos + Sister of late PH doctor discharged

The Special Assistant to the Minister of Health on Media and Communication, Dan Nwomeh took to twitter to share some of the statements the minister made during a press conference held earlier today Sept. 8th. There's a new confirmed Ebola case in Lagos and the sister of late Port Harcourt doctor, Enemoah, has been discharged. See more tweets after the cut...

Photo: Do you see anything wrong with this GEJ campaign slogan?

A Pro-GEJ group called 'Goodluck Initiative For Transformation' apparently put this together and spread it around Abuja. People are condemning the use of the slogan as they feel its insensitive and a mockery of the #bringbackourgirls campaign. What do you think?