Breaking: United States Records Its First Case Of Ebola

The United States has confirmed its first case of the Ebola virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday, marking the first domestic appearance of the deadly virus that has ravaged swaths of continental Africa.

In early September, four U.S. aid workers treating the outbreak in Africa were diagnosed there, and transported back to the U.S. for treatment after falling ill. This case, however, is the first known in which a citizen fell ill and was diagnosed domestically.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas officials said in a statement earlier Monday that an unnamed patient was being tested for Ebola and had been placed in “strict isolation” due to the patient’s symptoms and recent travel history.

Amaju Pinick Emerges New NFF President

Amaju Pinnick who is the Delta State FA chairman and also chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, has been elected the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).  The elections which held in Warri this afternoon, saw Mr Pinnick win through a run-off process after he could not get the two-third of votes.

The 43-year-old got 32 of the 44 votes in the run-off after polling 25 in the first round of voting during the NFF elective general assembly. Closely behind him was the vice chairman of Lobi Stars and former Nigeria international, Dominic Iorfa, who ended up in second place with eight votes in the run-off after he initially received six votes in the first round of voting.

26-Yr-Old Woman to be hanged for killing man who tried to rape her!

Rayhaneh Jabbari, 26, was to be executed Tuesday, and even told her mother goodbye in a tearful phone call as she was being taken to the prison facility where she was to be hanged.  But early Tuesday, Shole Paravan said she had learned the execution had been postponed. That word came after Paravan and other supporters of Jabbari went to Rajaiy Shahr Prison to protest the pending execution, and after Jabbari's farewell.

“I am currently handcuffed and there is a car waiting outside to take me for the execution of the sentence,” Jabbari told her mother, whose recounting in Farsi was translated by FoxNews.com. “Goodbye, dear Mum. All of my pains will finish early tomorrow morning. I’m sorry I cannot lessen your pain. Be patient. We believe in life after death. I’ll see you in the next world and I will never leave you again because being separated from you is the most difficult thing to do in the world.”

Omotola has more depth in acting than Genevieve Nnaji-Charles Novia

Yesterday, some Nollywood stars including Omotola were honoured by the Federal Government.Charles Novia took to his Facebook page to congratulate them and also air his thoughts on Genevieve as an actress

"Congratulations to the Nollywood recipients of the Nigerian National Awards which took place today in Abuja. Kenneth Nnebue, Joke Silva and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde were each given National Honours by President Jonathan today.

Kenneth Nnebue is generally acknowledged as the founder of the home video industry in Nigeria which later snowballed into Nollywood. His epoch - making movie 'Living in Bondage' which he Executive Produced in 1992 generated the unleashing of creative spirits in Nigeria who followed his footsteps and used the affordable home video technology to exhibit their gifts.

SEE President Zuma chilling with Big Girls with Open Boobs

I thought it's only the Swazi King that enjoys running things with beautiful girls showing off their oranges but I just got a photo of President Jacob Zuma with girls without any bra. See the full pix below...

GEJ's cook, Taxi driver and Traffic Warden honored at 2014 National Awards

From left: Presidential steward, Onu Isaac Michael, Taxi driver, Imeh Usuah and traffic warden Cpl Solomon Dauda, conferred with the Member of the Order of the Niger, MON and MFR, today. Usuah was honored for returning N18million a passenger forgot in his taxi. The three of them were also given houses in Abuja.

What? Mr Ibu To Contest In 2015 Elections (See Campaign Poster)

Just can't laugh. I bet you Nigeria is gonna be a comedy. Lol...Abeg jarre IBU IS OUR MAN

9ice shares pic of his new born daughter

Popular singer 9ice showed off his new-born daughter, Michelle Abolanle Akande, on his instagram page today. He welcomed the beautiful girl with his girlfriend, Sukanmi Ajala, last week.

Olusegun Obasanjo goes back to school; registers for Masters degree

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is set to go back to school. He will be attempting to get a higher degree in Christian Theology. On Tuesday, Obasanjo will formally enrol as a graduate student at the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria in Lagos.

In 2009, two years after he left office, Obasanjo obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in 2009. He will now be working towards a doctorate degree, beginning first with a Masters degree. Premium Times reached out to the former president who confirmed the news. He said it was important for him to make some commitments towards achieving his aspirations in life.

“I’m going back to school because I have to have something to aspire to in every endeavour of life, I always aspire to something new in my farm. I do that in my international activities. I do it in my writing. I do it in the improvement of my academic work which helps to sharpen my brain and strengthen my faith.”

TB Joshua's Collapsed Building has Approval for 12-Storey

Some people have been lieing that TB Joshua's church increased a two-storey building to six-storey and that such is responsible for the collapse of the building. But latest information indicates that is not true.

About two weeks after the collapse of a guest house at Synagogue church in Lagos, a fresh indication emerged on Monday that the church got an approval for a 12-storey building from Lagos State government.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Mr. Ken Emeakayi, an aide to Prophet T.B Joshua, refuted reports that the building had no approval.

He said: “It is not true and I stand to be corrected. I want to also point out that whosoever said that was not saying the correct thing, because I also listened to a commissioner of Lagos State, when he came to your studio. He said that when he got there, he discovered that there was no approval for the building, meaning that he has not been there before and there was nothing of such. Yes, the church had approval.”

Ini Edo's marriage to Philips crashes & Hubby collects her bride price

This is so touching and i must say its sad. Well, According to blogger Stella of SDK, She exclusively reported that Ini Edo's marriage to her hubby Phillip has crashed The Marriage which was contracted in November 2008 is whispered to have been hopping on one leg before finally crashing over five weeks ago.

A close friend of the actress squealed that the marriage broke down due to very strong allegations of 'serial cheating with evidence' but that the couple who are pretending to still be in talking terms might cite irreconcilable differences. My source alleges that Phillips Ehiagwina demanded to have back the bride price he paid to marry Ini Edo and his wishes were granted by her people.

Ini Edo and Phillips got married in an American ceremony and the whispers also indicate that part of the union may have also been dissolved.

Meet The Guy That Tiwa Savage Replaced Her Husband With (photos)

Family members are still trying to pacify Tiwa not to walk out of the marriage, Teebillz no longer manages Tiwa Savage and they no longer attend events together cos they are having marital issues. Here's the new manager, Emeka aka Mekka Millions. Another photo below...

Davido Is The Last Thing On My Mind- Ghanaian Beauty Queen Open Up About Dating Davido

Photos of Davido and Ghana’s Miss Supranational, 2014, Habiba Sinare, emerged online and a lot of people have been thinking what could be going on between them. No one said categorically that they were dating, Though she uploaded a picture of them on her instagram page, she quickly deleted it when their pictures went viral through another means and came online to ask people to stop insinuating she is dating Davido,

She took to her twitter page to deny they were dating and said there are a lot of things she’s thinking about right not, and Davido is definitely not in the picture.

Man Electrocuted In Plateau While Trying To Steal

An alleged diesel thief has died Monday morning after he was electrocuted by an electric barbed fence in Plateau while trying to steal diesel from a compound. The suspect, Mr. John Aboy, and two other men had attempted to get into the compound they planned to steal the diesel around 3am before Aboy who led the group was electrocuted.

On seeing what happened, the two other men took to their heels and left Aboy to his faith. Aboy was later found hanging dead on the electric fence in the morning by passersby and residents of the area.

Police on patrol were said to have arrived the scene and took the hanging corpse away. Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abuh Emmanuel, advised people with criminal tendencies to look for reasonable ways to make a living, saying crime does not pay and this is what ends it.

Boko Haram Kills Scores, Burns 540 Houses In Michika

Members of Boko Haram on Monday killed scores of people and burnt about 540 houses in the Kubi and Watu areas of Michika Local Government in Adamawa State. Residents of one of the affected village Watu disclosed that many people were killed in the attack when the insurgents struck and started firing sporadically and detonating explosives in many houses.

A fleeing resident of Watu Village who simply identify himself as Zira said the insurgents struck the area in the early hours of Monday before most of the residents woke up from sleep. He said most of the residents were trapped in their homes as the insurgents started shooting and putting off explosives which led to the destruction of many houses including lives.

According to him, the insurgents had a free day as they continued their rampage:

“The insurgents took complete control of our village as security operatives were nowhere to be found which made the case even more pathetic as the insurgents continue to kill and destroy properties with reckless abandon.”

Actress Nadia Buari Sparkles in New Photos (See)

Just like her boo Jim Iyke, top Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari is now shooting a reality show. She has released some pictures from the shoot of 'The Buari Ville' for her fans. See more pics after the cut...

The Fashion Icon! KCee Shows Off His New Swag..Lol

As usual, insisting that he's a fashion icon..

Ebola: FG To Train Health Workers From Liberia, Others

The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, on Monday said Nigeria would offer specialised training to 15 health personnel from three West African countries affected by the Ebola Virus Disease. Chukwu made this known when he received the African Union Commissioner for Social Affairs, Mr Mustapha Kaloko, in Abuja.

He said the health personnel, comprising nine field epidemiologists and six laboratory scientists, would be selected from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.

The minister said the training, scheduled to take place in Nigeria, would last for three weeks, but did not disclose when the training would commence. He said the move was part of “a broader measure” taken by the Federal Government to assist those countries hit by the virus to contain its spread beyond their borders.

Another set of 60 soldiers to face trial for mutiny today

Another set of 60 soldiers are to be arraigned before a General Court Martial by military authorities in Abuja today, Tuesday 30th for mutiny. The soldiers allegedly committed mutiny on August 4, 2014 by refusing to join troops in Maiduguri for “an operation.”

Their arraignment which is to take place at the Sani Abacha Barracks in Abuja comes as The PUNCH gathered on Monday that some of the 12 soldiers convicted on September 15, 2014 by the GCM had notified the Court of Appeal of their intention to challenge their sentences.

The GCM headed by Brig. Gen. C. Okonkwo had sentenced 12 out of 18 soldiers facing trial guilty of mutiny among other offences and sentenced them to death. Five of them were however discharged and acquitted and one sentenced to 28 days’ imprisonment with hard labour and reprimand.

A Changed Man! Tony Tetuila Finally Changed his Campaign Poster

Tetuila has been strongly criticised for sticking to his blonde hair even for his campaign poster, a choice some of his fans think makes him look to unserious and may reduce his chances of victory.

In an interview with Tribune, Tony said he had done it because some youth leaders told him he could use the hair since it was his trademark. A lot more people disagreed, so Tony has now released a new campaign poster. I just hope his blonde hair critics will love him now.

$9.3m Scandal: My Hands Are Clean- Oritsejafor

The president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, yesterday broke the silence about the controversial $9.3m smuggled into South Africa by two Nigerians and an Israeli, using his private jet, saying his hands are clean.

Oritsejafor broke his silence during the National Executive Council meeting of CAN at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, saying he waited for today to brief the leaders of the church and explain his position on the issue, because he believes the primary institution he owes an explanation to is the church.

“I wish to assure you that I will not do anything to tarnish the image of Jesus Christ or compromise the divine standard of the church.

Good Heart! Actor John Dumelo Donates To Ebola Victims In Sierra Leone

Ghanaian movie star John Dumelo is giving back to Ebolavictims in Sierra Leone, one of the countries in Africa the deadly disease massively affected. The actor donated some school and health items while visiting the Sierra Leone community in Maryland, USA Monday morning.

The John Dumelo Foundation in partnership with the organizers of the "Ebola Must Go" campaign in Maryland came together for one purpose - "To strongly support the eradication of Ebola from affected African countries."

Dumelo posted a picture on his Instagram of him 'hanging out' with the community in US which included children and adults with the caption: "... All hands on deck... this is an African problem, Let's support each other. God bless you and God bless Africa! #melomoment"

See Photos from Majid Micheal's surprise birthday party

Ghanaian actor Majid Michel was a year older Last week and last night, Stella Damasus and Daniel Ademinokan threw him a surprise party in Atlanta. So Stella is cool with Daniel even when she knows Doris simeon is bittered? See more photos after the cut...

Pres. Jonathan places Nigerian flag designer Pa Akinkunmi on a life salary

President Goodluck Jonathan has done what many have been expecting from a responsible government by giving Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of our country's flag, a national recognition. He has placed the elder statesman on the salary of a Special Assistant to the President for the rest of his life. Wow, Great!!

Grapich Photo: Hit and run on Mile 2

A yet to be identified woman was crushed to death this morning by a hit and run driver on the road in Mile 2. Her body was later removed by Lagos State officials. See GRAPHIC photo after the cut...

Scores Dead As Fuel Tanker Explodes In Onitsha, Anambra State (Photos)

This happened at Afia Nkpor Onitsha. Many are reportedly killed. More photo below...

Spotted in South Africa: A "DO NOT DIE IN NIGERIA" Warning

This was spotted on the streets of Johannesburg. According to South African journalist, Robyn Kriel; a fellow international press member, who has been based in Lagos for several years, while giving him her thoughts on the SCOAN hostel building collapse, said:

“You don’t want to die in Nigeria. Hell, you don’t even want to get sick in Nigeria. You are just another number. You will be told ‘people die all the time in Nigeria, what makes you so special?”

See When Davido’s dad meet with Asiwaju Tinubu (Photo)

Here is what they called the tale of the wealthy and the influential, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu met a few days ago at the memorial ceremony held for late Bunmi Adedayo, the Executive Director of Tasty Fried Chicken, who passed on last year.

Tinubu was captured on camera exchanging pleasantries with billionaire businessman, Adedeji Adeleke, who happens to be the father of hit-making music superstar, Davido.

The event was attended by many other notable dignitaries, who all joined in the prayer for the memory of Adedayo, who died in the US a year ago after a protracted illness.

Tragedy! How 10 Nigerian Pilgrims Died In Mecca

Nigerians who went to Saudi Arabia to perform the Islamic Hajj duties have died. Chairman of the National Hajj, Mr Aliyu Tanko, confirmed their deaths but didn't reveal the causes of their deaths. A source with the group said that some of the people who died had health problems before travelling to Hajj while the weather conditions affected others...

Many Escape Death As Another church building collapses in Edo state

Barely a week after a building belonging to Christ Chosen Church of God collapsed in Edo state killing three people, another church building has collapsed in the state. A building belonging to Liberty Power Bible Church a.k.a Power Palace at Asoro Slope, off Ekenwan Road in Benin city, Edo state, collapsed yesterday September 28th.

According to reports, the incident happened shortly after members of the church left the building after the close of service. No life was lost. The owner of the land where the church was being constructed, Ajor Sylvanus, told reporters that the building collapsed because it was not properly built...

What? James Bond Arrives Nigeria! (See Photos)

This accident is said to have happened today at Ring road roundabout in Benin city. Hmm...Another pic below...

300 Boko Haram Insurgents Surrender in Cameroon, Seeks asylum!

Cameroon’s defence Spokesman Lt. Col. Didier Badjeck told The Associated Press that the militants have given up their arms and asked for asylum in Cameroon. Their fate has not been decided.

Fighters from neighbouring Cameroon, Niger and Chad have been identified fighting alongside Nigeria’s homegrown Boko Haram group, which in recent weeks also has been attacking border towns and villages in Cameroon.

Cameroon soldiers also Saturday captured Abakar Ali, one of Boko Haram top commanders. The country’s army also seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the Islamist militants during the operation.

SEE The Three Beautiful Wives Of Oba of Isolo! (Photos)

The Osolo of Isolo, Oba Kabiru Adelaja Agbabiaka recently had his 10th year coronation anniversary and his three Beautiful wives were the cynosure of all eyes. Na waooo all Of Our Obas Just Seems To Like Light-Skinned Women too!

See Bovi's Daughter's Masive Birthday Cake! (Photo)

So huge! The little princess turn older the same day with her dad (Bovi)

Man tried to commit suicide inside Synagogue church to prove T.B Joshua is a true prophet

The spokesman of Emmanuel TV, the media outfit of the Synagogue Church of all Nations, Ken Emeakayi, revealed on Channels TV's Sunrise Daily programme today September 29th that a young man had attempted to commit suicide during service yesterday Sunday September 28th.

Speaking on the the misrepresentation of the church building collapse tragedy, Emeakayi said the man suddenly tried to jump down from the gallery of the church which would have immediately killed him upon landing. Asked why he'd tried to jump, the young man supposedly said he wanted to show that he believed prophet T.B Joshua. Emeakayi argued that if the man had succeeded in the suicide attempt, the story would have been reported differently.

Emeakayi also said what happened on September 12th was a controlled demolition. He maintained the aircraft they claimed hovered around the church building four times triggered off the detonation of some explosives

Abandoned 'Chibok' girl said to be incoherent as FG flies her to Abuja

The Federal Government has moved the Chibok girl, Susan Ishaya, abandoned by Boko Haram, to Abuja .According to The Nation,she was moved from the Police Hospital in Yola on Saturday to an undisclosed location in Abuja where she is receiving treatment.

Susan’s identity is yet to be confirmed or her parents identified, since the parents, who travelled to Yola to meet her with the Vice Principal of the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok were unable to see her because she was flown out without their knowledge.

 The Director of Publicity, Kibaku Area Development Association (KADA), Dr. Manasseh Allen, spoke yesterday in Abuja at the gathering of the #BringBackOurGirls advocacy members.

Dencia shows off her curvy Asset (Photo)

Dencia decided to tease fans as she headed out to Keyshia Cole's Album Listening party. She said she also designed the outfit...

My Father Died from Extra-Marital Affair –Fela Durotoye reveals

Popular motivational speaker, Fela Durotoye, has opened up to iCampus about how his dad left his mum for a lady and died just as he was about to leave the lady and reconcile with his wife. His words below:

"My father died because of an extra-marital affair. He had a great marriage but at one point in time he cut it off and left his home, few years later he died. He even died some days to when he was supposed to return home to my mother. He died a mysterious death because the lady said, if I will not have you, nobody will. Few years later, the woman ran insane and was saying all over that she killed my father.
So now that I’ve seen what a strange woman can do to a man, it makes sense to stay in one place so I don’t put so many life at stake."

Tonto Dikeh Sends Out Condolence Message To T.B Joshua On Collapsed Building

It will be recalled that the actress also sang praises of the prophet in 2012 when she claimed he delivered her of her 14years smoking habit through a TV programme.

“I was watching a program on TV with Prophet T.B. Joshua and he was laying hands on people and praying for them. I love to watch his programs on Emmanuel TV. When he was praying, he said, 

‘Lay your hands on the TV’ and I just laid my hands that day. I actually needed something else from God, not to quit smoking because I loved smoking! However, after praying I sat back and I think I slept off. When I woke up, I took a stick of cigarette and I felt crazy. I couldn’t even imagine that I took it up to smoke in the first place. It felt like poison..." she said.

How Sweet! Read Faith Oyedepo's Sweet Birthday Message to Her Husband

To my Husband:

In 60 years, you have by the help of God made your footprints stick in the sands of time.
I pray that Proverbs 4:18 will continue to be your experience!
Your light shall continue to shine brighter and brighter!
Fresh oil will be the order of the day for you!
Greater unction and greater impact shall be your testimony!
Better days alone, shall you see ahead in Jesus’ name! 

You are the most daring, fearless, thorough, humorous, visionary, energetic, passionate, generous, spiritually depth-filled and diligent man I know and I celebrate you with passion! Continue...

Photo: Genevieve and Ramsey Noah at yesterday's movie premiere

Looking cute together, Genevieve Nnaji and Ramsey Noah was at the movie premiere of Kunle Afolayan's October 1st movie last night. What do u think about the pics?

Synagogue Says Approval Plan Buried In Rubble collapsed building

The General Manager of Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, Mrs. Abimbola Animashaun-Odunayo while speaking to Vanguard Newspaper confirmed this, and explained why the State Government has been unable to seal the church premises. Continue below...

Check Out Segun Arinze's old school look to October 1st movie premiere

The theme at Kunle Afolayan's October 1st movie premiere last night was old school & some celebs delivered...

Anita Oyakhilome's name and pic removed from Rhapsody of Realitie

Rev. Anita Oyakhilome has been excluded from the newly released October-2014 edition of Rhapsody of Realities, Christ Embassy's monthly devotional. The devotional, which was started many years ago by the now estranged couple, usually had both their pictures and writings in the pages, but in this new 31-page edition, there's not one pic or article attributed to Pastor Anita, just pastor Chris.

Also, the back cover of the magazine which usually had a picture of the couple now has only Pastor Chris on it. See the exclusive pics after the cut...