ISIL Claims Responsibility For Saudi Mosque Suicide Blasts

The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on a mosque in southwest Saudi Arabia that killed at least 15 people, the group said in a statement on Thursday.

One of its fighters wearing an explosive belt triggered the blast, the ISIL statement said.

The blast, which was triggered by a suicide bomber, killed 15 people at a mosque inside a Special Forces headquarters in Saudi Arabia near the border with Yemen.

Buhari begins probe of Former President Jonathan’s Government

A total probe of the administration run by immediate former president, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is underway as the National Economic Council, NEC, Ad-hoc Committee on the Management of Excess Crude Account Proceeds and Accruals into the Federation Account, headed by the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, is to hire two international forensic audit firms to probe revenue that accrued into the Federation Account and how it was spent under former Dr Goodluck Jonathan as President.

PDP dare EFCC to investigate APC former Governors

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the corrupt leaders and members of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

The Acting National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, gave the challenge when he received a delegation of members PDP in the senate at Legacy House, the party’s campaign office in Abuja. Secondus, who called for President Muhamadu Buhari intervention, said that the anti-graft agency was only investigating PDP members in its anti-corruption war leaving those who served under APC.

Police arraign Lecturer who allegedly raped an 18 year old UNILAG admission seeker

The police on Thursday arraigned a part-time lecturer, Afeez Baruwa, for allegedly raping an 18-year-old admission seeker. An accusation Baruwa said was false, he said the act was consensual.

 

The 42-year-old lecturer was arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Lagos on Thursday.

The 18 year old victim and her father were in the court premises with agony written on their faces.

The lecturer’s wife and other relatives were also observed in the court. Baruwa was arraigned by the police on one count of rape.

Kanye & Kim West Madame Tussauds Wax Figures unveils

Kim and Kanye West gets their Wax Museum Madam Tussauds unveiled yesterday. The figures was then taking on a tour of London streets. Many fans took photos with the celebrity couple. 

More pics after the cut..

Van Gaal says De Gea will not play against Tottenham amidst Transfer Rumour

Louis van Gaal has confirmed David de Gea will not start Manchester United's Premier League opener against Tottenham due to the distraction of his potential transfer to Real Madrid.

De Gea has continually been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu throughout the transfer window, and Van Gaal revealed on Friday that he does not think the Spain goalkeeper is in the correct frame of mind to play at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Photo: Boko Haram fuel supplier arrested

Nigerian troops on August 5th arrested one Mai Mustapha alleged to be the fuel supplier to Boko Haram terrorists in Jehu village near Jakana in Borno State. Also arrested was a man identified as Madu who helps in purchasing food items for the terrorist.

During the troops operations in villages near Dikwa, piles of street lamps poles cut into pieces by Boko Haram terrorists which they use in making Improvised Explosives Devices was discovered.

50 Cent desperately seeking to rent out his mansion

Gossip site TMZ report that 50 Cent is looking to rent out his massive Connecticut estate. Since he filed for bankruptcy, 50's been trying to dig out from under his debts, and during a meeting with his creditors on Wednesday, his lawyers revealed the rapper is now trying to sublet the mansion which features 21 bedrooms, 9 kitchens, and even a casino!

No word on how much 50's asking, but bankruptcy docs show he'd been paying $72,000 per month just for maintenance on the place.

Birdman embroiled in Lil Wayne bus shooting

A man accused of shooting Lil Wayne's tour bus claims Birdman should be held responsible. The 32-year-old rapper and his entourage - including fellow Young Money artists Lil Twist and Hood were leaving Compound nightclub in Atlanta in April when their vehicle was attacked, with Jimmy Winfrey subsequently arrested.

However, in new court documents, Winfrey - a former tour manager for Young Thug - claims he shouldn't be singled out for the crime, though he doesn't go so far as to directly say the music mogul ordered the shooting.

Beyoncé denies buying $475k diamond encrusted shoe

You all remember the diamond show we posted here that Queen B bought? Yay, she just called me and informed me she never both those shoes *winks*. On a serious note, Beyonce has denied he had bought a pair of House of Borgezie diamond encrusted Princess Constellation stilettos for an eye watering $475k. No she said she never bought it. 

Davido chill with Ciara's baby daddy, Rapper Future

Everything seems to be going well for our Nigeria Artist right about now, Alicia Keys and hubby Swizz Beat is there dancing to Wizkid tunes and here is Davido rolling with Rapper Future, don't be surprise if you see a collaboration soon ... Yeah! Mark my words and you gonna say "you heard it first from MP's Blog".

Another striking pose below: 

Meek Mill bless Nicki Minaj with a diamond necklace on stage

So it seems the rumour of Nicki Minaj dumping Meek Mills is far from the truth ... Nicki who is currently on her Pink Tour receive a what looked like a Diamond necklace while she was on stage from Boyfriend Meek Mill. Well don't be too carried away, it could just be staged up, just to calm all rumour going around or Meek way of saying please forgive me!

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Beyonce commences sexy temporary tattoo line

Beyonce is actually broadening her business horizon as she has launched a collection of temporary tattoos. The wife of Rapper Jay Z unveiled the range of ''fierce, fabulous, and flawless'' skin transfers, a collaboration with Flash Tattoos, in a series of images in the CR Fashion Book.

The black and gold designs include a gun - which the 33-year-old singer posed with on her bare shoulder - bees, bracelet and choker-style jewelry, as well as song titles like 'Flawless', 'Blow', and 'Naughty Girl', and lyrics such as 'I woke up like this'.

Kim Kardashian and Hillary Clinton break internet with their ultimate selfie

Kim Kardashian West has landed the ultimate selfie with Hillary Clinton. The expectant mother and reality TV star seems intent on breaking the internet yet again after snapping a picture with the United States presidential candidate and her husband Kanye West.

She tweeted the selfie that eventually broke the internet: 

Rapper The Game sued on sexual assault charges by contestant of his new reality show

The Game whose real name is Jayceon Terrell Taylor would be facing charges of sexual assault by a contestant on his new dating reality show She's Got Game. These Americans don't joke with law, not a tiny bit.

The 35-year-old rapper is being sued for $10 million by the alleged victim, Priscilla Rainey, who filed the lawsuit in an Illinois federal court.

Nicki Minaj set to launch Her Own Mobile Game (PHOTO)

Nicki Minaj is set to launch her own mobile game, just like Kim Kardashian ... Imagine playing a game that has Nicki bootyliciou and massive boobs, Lol it is gonna be so much fun!

The emcee has signed a deal with Glu Mobile Inc., and although few details have been made available, the game will feature Nicki’s creative vision, likeness and voice.

Glu CEO Niccolo de Masi released the following statement:

TRAGIC! Nigerian man allegedly pound his own mother to death in Texas

Hauwa Esther Kadima, 61, a Mother of four and who also was an accomplished professor of languages, and a published author, was bludgeoned (beat with a stick with heavy end) to death at her home in Longview, Texas, on July 28th. Her last child, 31 year old Daniel Kadima (left) has been arrested in connection with her death.

Police was called to her home on July 28th and found her beaten to death - a bloody chair was lying next to her body. Police believe it was the murder weapon. She had fractures to her skull with laceration of the brain because of blunt impact to the head, according to autopsy findings. Daniel, who had called police to report a person lying dead in the apartment, was arrested the next day.

British actor George Cole is dead

British actor George Cole has died at the age of 90, his rep has confirmed.

The much-loved star, who was best known for his role as Arthur Daley in Minder, is thought to have been battling a long-term illness.

Cole's career spanned more than 70 years after landing a role in a touring musical at the age of 15, but is most recognised for playing Daley in the long-running series.

Photo: Idris Elba Becomes First Man to Land Solo ‘Maxim’ Cover

Idris Elba has become the first man to land a solo Maxim cover of the September issue. The dapper 42-year-old actor who will be celebrating his 43 years birthday next month poses in fall/winter fashions and talks sex, music and the possibility of becoming the new James Bond.

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... When Drone delivers drugs into Prison yard, you definitely know the outcome

Officials say a drone dropped a package of drugs into an Ohio prison yard while inmates were outside, sparking a fight - according to Huffington Post.

The package was dropped July 29 at the Mansfield Correctional Institution, in Ohio. A spokeswoman for the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction says it contained almost a quarter of an ounce of heroin, over 2 ounces of marijuana and more than 5 ounces of tobacco.

Malaysia confirms plane debris washed up on Reunion Island is from Flight MH370

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak confirmed that the wreckage found on Reunion Island last week belongs to the Malaysia Airlines plane that went missing with 239 passengers and crew on board in March, 2014.

"The international team of experts have conclusively confirmed that the aircraft debris found on Reunion Island is indeed from MH370," he said in a televised statement

Below is the Prime Minister’s statement in full: 

Iggy Azalea Admits She Got a Nose Job

Iggy at the BBMAs in May, left, vs. Iggy in March, notice any change?

Okay few months back when Iggy Azalea stepped out on the Billboard Music Awards there was something wrong with her looks, definitely something has change! And Yes, thats true, it was her nose. She got a Nose job done.

In the latest issue of Seventeen Magazine, Iggy admits she got a nose job. She said:

“I’m not denying it. Denying it is lame,” she said.

“I don’t think you should be ashamed if you made a change to yourself, which is why I’ve spoken about the changes I’ve made, like with my breasts. Some women are really happy they got them, and some women changed their noses when they were younger, and when they got older they wished they didn’t.”

 

Kendall Jenner and Nick Jonas secretly dating?

Kendall Jenner and Nick Jonas secretly having an affair according to latest reports. Keeping Up with Kardashians Star is rumoured to be dating the Jealous singer after being set up by her friend Gigi Hadid and Nick's brother Joe, who are a couple. After Nick's break-up from Olivia Culpo in June, their matchmaking seems to have come at the right time.

“They had a flirty chemistry from the start,” a source told Us Weekly of their text exchanges. “Nick was single and looking to date and there was an obvious attraction. He absolutely thinks she's hot.”

Lagos State Government releases N11bn to pay pensioners

The Lagos State Government has released N11bn to pay off pension liabilities in arrears in the state since 2010 to date.

The Head of Service, Mrs. Folashade Jaji, on Wednesday in Alausa, Ikeja, said the state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, had directed that the sum should be used to pay the pension liabilities of the Lagos State Government mainstream retirees and the retirees in local governments areas.

Jaji said, 

Chrissy Teigen ready to start a family with Hubby John Legend

Super Model Chrissy Teigen finally ready for a family with Hubby John Legend and she lookup to Kim and Kanye West as aspiration to have her own family ... Guess how many kids she wants? Read On:

Teigen has admitted she is keen to settle down with her husband John Legend after ten years of being bicoastal (living on, taking place in, or involving both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the US).

Lecturer rapes 18- year-old female seeking admission in UNILAG

A part-time lecturer at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Afeez Baruwa, has been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly raping an 18-year-old girl, identified as Caroline (not her real name).

It was learnt that the victim, who was reportedly raped inside a study room, was seeking admission into the University.

Baruwa who was arrested by the Surulere Police Division on Monday, August 3 told the police in his statement that the sexual intercourse was by mutual consent, insisting that he did not rape the victim. 

Caroline got to know the lecturer through her Dad because they both belonged to the same landlords’ association in the Abesan, Ipaja area. 

NEMA warns Nigerians to prepare for drought all over the Country

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday advised Nigerians to prepare for possible drought all over the country.

NEMA’s warning followed the prediction of heavy rainfall by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET). The North West coordinator of NEMA, Musa Illalah, gave the advice in Kaduna during a workshop on liquid and solid waste management in the context of flood mitigation.

Represented by the director, Administration of the agency, Amina Ahman, Illalah said the implication of the NIMET alert was because there may be excessive rainfall hence, states in the North ought to anticipate drought.

He said:

DOWNLOAD: Ed Sheeran drop new song Growing Up with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

As promise early yesterday, Singer Ed Sheeran released a brand new track with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

The 24-year-old musician tweeted the track to his 14 million followers hours after teasing them with news of a new song. Titled Growing Up, the track features Macklemore and American producer Lewis.

Sheeran tweeted: 

007 Actor Pierce Brosnan caught with a knife at US airport

Former 007 actor Pierce Brosnan has been caught with a knife by US agents while preparing to board a flight in Vermont. Yes this is reality and not a movie ... We all know the stunt he would have pulled if it was actually a movie role *winks*

The Hollywood star was stopped by Transportation Security Administration officers at Burlington International Airport after a prohibited knife was found in his carry-on.

Fast America Rapper Busta Rhymes arrested

Busta Rhymes has been arrested after involving in fight at gym. The 43-year-old rapper is currently behind bars in New York after he argued with a gym worker while working out at Steel Gym in Chelsea yesterday evening, and allegedly threw a container of Muscle Milk - a powdered protein drink - and struck the man on the back of the head.