Ebola Claims 300 More Lives in Five Days: WHO

An sign explaining the symptoms of Ebola stands inside a hall for arriving passengers at the international airport in Guatemala City October 13, 2014.

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The number of deaths, caused by Ebola virus, has increased by more than 300 in five days, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Wednesday. According to the situation report, released by WHO on Wednesday, "a total of 4,877 deaths have been reported." Moreover, "a total of 9,936 confirmed, probable, and suspected cases of Ebola virus disease have been reported in five affected countries (Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Spain, and the United States of America) and two previously affected countries (Nigeria and Senegal) up to the end of 19 October." As of October 14, the organization reported about 4,546 deaths and 9,191 virus cases.

Soldier Dies After Ottawa Shooting: Canadian Minister

The soldier, who was shot at Ottawa's National War Memorial, has died and a security guard has been wounded, Canada's Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney said Wednesday.

“Condolences to family of the soldier killed, & prayers for the Parliamentary guard wounded. Canada will not be terrorized or intimidated,” Kenney wrote on his Twitter account.
The soldier, who was standing guard at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, was shot by an unidentified gunman Wednesday morning. Canadian parliamentarian Bernard Trottier informed on his Twitter that the attacker had been shot and killed.
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Evidence of Corruption in Hungary's Government ‘Easily Accessible ': US State Department

Deputy spokesperson for the US State Department Marie Harf says that the existence of corruption among Hungarian officials can be proved with readily available information from numerous sources.© Photo: Twitter/@mariaharf

The existence of corruption among Hungarian officials can be proved with readily available information from numerous sources, Marie Harf, deputy spokesperson for the US State Department, said Wednesday.

"The entry bans [imposed by the United States against Hungarian officials] are based on a range of authoritative information concerning corruption in the Hungarian government, readily available from numerous sources, such as watchdog NGOs, whistleblowers, and a range of civil society groups charged with upholding government transparency," Harf said in a statement.
According to the deputy spokesperson, Hungary and the United states have "agreed to work together to address concerns about democracy [and] corruption".
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Photos: Jay Z and his carbon copy step out

Sweet kid !!!

Nigeria Music Video Awards ’14 | View Nominees List

The Annual Nigeria Music Video Awards – #NMVA14 – holds on Wednesday, November 26 @ The Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. See this year’s list of nominees in all 23 categories.

Nigeria Music Video Awards ’14 | View Nominees List
BEST PRODUCER

1.5 STAR

2. HKN

3. YBNL

4. EFFYZZIE ENTERTAINMENT

5.CHOCOLATE CITY

6. MAVIN RECORDS

"Obirin lota Obirin (Women are women's worst enemies)" - Toyin Aimakhu

Comedian Hannibal Burruss calls Bill Cosby a rapist...many times!

I love Bill Cosby and I don't like it when people disrespect him. And that was exactly what comedian Hannibal Burruss did during his stand up comedy routine in Philadelphia some days ago. The Eric Andre Show co-host, refered to Bill Cosby as a rapist. What he told the crowd below.

"Bill Cosby has the f–ing smuggest old black man public persona that I hate. ‘Pull your pants up, black people. I was on TV in the '80s. I can talk down to you because I had a successful sitcom.’ 

"Yeah, but you raped women, Bill Cosby. So, it brings you down a couple notches….I don't curse on stage. But yeah, you're a rapist.”

Military arraigns 5 Lance Corporals over mutiny

Five Lance Corporals of the Nigerian army were yesterday October 21st arraigned before a military court at the Army Headquarters Garrison, Mogadishu cantonment in Abuja over a two count charge of conspiracy to commit mutiny and mutiny.

Daily Trust reports that the soldiers are alleged to have committed the offenses in October 2013 after shooting into the air when they received the news of the death of some of their colleagues who were killed by Boko Haram in the North Eastern part of Nigeria.
  

Don Jazzy shares back in the day photo of when he used to play for Muma Gee

Don jazzy shared this old pic on instagram and wrote; 

"Classic throwback of me and some other instrumentalists just before a show. We were playing for the artist Muma Gee. Opening for the late Mariam Makeba @ the Royal Albert hall. Na me sit down for front. Bassist toh badddd.

Folly Coker denies ownership of Mavin Records

There have been reports online that Governor Fashola's aide Folly Coker is the real owner of Don Jazzy's record label, Mavin Records. Mr Coker has rubbished the tale, calling it crap! See the statement that was released today below...

"The gentleman described his alleged ownership of Mavin Records as the figment of the imagination of fantasts. In the last few days, the rumours of Folly Coker, being at the centre of the alleged troubled marriage of Tiwa Savage, 34, and Tunji Balogun, 36, flew around town with quite a few blogs and sites publishing the unsubstantiated claim.

But sources close to the tall and handsome son of Chief Folarin Coker have defended him as having nothing to do with Tiwa Savage and Mavin Records.

Movie Legend: Tunde Kelani's new movie 'Dazzling Mirage' set to premiere Nov 7th

Dazzling Mirage is more than just a movie; it’s a movement. The movie is a love story marked by acts of betrayal and loyalty as in the life of a sickle cell sufferer. It aims to help raise awareness about the sickle cell condition and to help people make better informed decisions.

Mainframe Productions is set to premiere this awesome movie on the 7th of November at Muson Centre Onikan, Lagos. This red carpet event will have celebrities, A-list actors and heads of industry in attendance.

Check out Kanye West's message to his wife Kim K on her 34th birthday

Happy Birthday to Kim K.

"I'm free of Breast Silicon" - Karen Igho

Nice one !

CHAI! Hollywood Actor Astin's shocking reaction to Nigeria 's Ebola-Free Status

  Actor and radio host ,Sean Astin reacted with shock  to W.H.O declaration that Nigeria is Ebola Free..After some backlash ,then he softened his stance ,saying it's wonderful news but you can easily tell he was still shocked concerning what sort of country with 140 million people could contain ebola in no time..He is renowned for his role as Samwise Gamgee in  The Lord of the Rings film trilogy...
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Gbenga Adeyinka & wife celebrate 20th wedding anniversary, See their old wedding pic

 Famous comedian and host Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st shared a photo from his wedding which took place exactly today 20 years ago. Gbenga and Abiola got married on October 22nd 1994 and are blessed with four children.
See the pic after the jump.

Photos from Mobo Awards

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“I have plans of taking this above legislative work" - Desmond Elliot

 Over 1000 youths gathered at the Eagles square, Surulere on Sunday Oct. 20th to interact with actor,Desmond Elliot and to endorse his candidature for the APC constituency seat ticket at the Lagos State House of Assembly Representing Surulere constituency one. 

Speaking after the event with journalists, Desmond Elliot said 

"You think the pressure as single is bad, wait till you get married...." - Toke Makinwa

The TV/Radio personality took to twitter just now to share the pressure she's receiving from folks about her not being pregnant several months after marriage. See more tweets bellow.

Billionaire daughter Adama Indimi blinks in new pics

 Adama Indimi is really a stunner. She arrived to prominence after dating Kokomaster, D'banj. She shared photos from her new shoot on her instagram page last night.  See more pics after the break.

Chike Ike shines in pink bikini aboard her rented luxury yacht

 See more pics bellow.

Popular transsexual girl claims she had a thing with Chris Brown

 
A popular transsexual girl for hire who goes by the name GuamGirl aka Boy B8 is claiming she spent the weekend at Chris Brown's house in Virginia. She's been tweeting and posting messages on her Facebook page about the amorous weekend she allegedly spent at Chris's home and has vowed to tell all on an upcoming college radio show for Galaxy Radio at Webster University in Missouri on Nov. 3rd. Waiting for the sordid details...that is if there's really any to tell.

President Jonathan reshuffles cabinet

Following the resignation of seven ministers last week, President Jonathan has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing temporary ministers to take up the positions of those that resigned.

Announcing this today October 22nd after the Federal Executive Council, the  Minister of State II for Foreign Affairs, Nurudeen Mohammed who now supervises the  Ministry of Information, said the Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Aliyu Gusau will now double as the Minister of State for Defence while the Minister of Special Duties, Taminu Turaki (SAN) will act as the Supervising Minister of Labour and Productivity. Continue...

Fans Blast Kemi Olunloyo for calling herself GOD with the ability to control men

The controversial Kemi took to facebook to share her page statistics and instead of leaving it at that, she claimed she is god and can control men.She also said Nigerian women rarely follow her on social media because they have very low self esteem.In other words,women are threatened by her ..Lol..When some male fans chastised her ,she insisted she is God..."Males are mostly following me on social media. I have an ability to control males as they see me as a strong personality that can change their lives and educate them. Most ARE NOT EDUCATED ABOUT BASIC THINGS. Females rarely follow me on social media because Nigerian women have very low self esteem.So guys, keep worshipping me.I am GOD!See replies below

Why we killed Newswatch editor – Robbery suspects

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday paraded a robbery gang, which confessed to have killed a former Assistant Editor of the Newswatch newspapers, Mr. Toyin Obadina, in one of their operations.

PUNCH Metro had reported on Monday, February 3, that some gunmen in two Sports Utility Vehicles shot Obadina in the Ikorodu area of Lagos around 1am. It had also been reported that 50-year-old Obadina, who hailed from Ogun State, died the following day during a surgery to remove the bullets lodged in his stomach.
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Hyundai unveils Nigeria-made Grand i10

Stallion Motors has introduced another made-in-Nigeria vehicle to the market; it is the Hyundai Grand i10, a car built for the family.

The unveiling of the Hyundai model at an interactive session with motoring journalists in Lagos on Friday came a few months after the firm’s presentation of locally assembled Nissan Patrol vehicles to President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja

The Hyundai Grand i10, according to Stallion, is an elegantly designed family sedan that comes in two variants with five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmission powered by 1.25 Kappa Dual VTVT engine, respectively.

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