Burkina Faso Military Confirms Coup, Backs Gen. Gilbert Diendere as Interim Leader

Burkina Faso’s military took to the airwaves Thursday to declare it now controls the West African country, confirming that a coup has taken place just weeks before elections.

The announcement broadcast on national television and radio was read by an army lieutenant colonel wearing a camouflage uniform and cap who sat in front of a blue background. The statement said the country’s transitional government had been dissolved and the interim president was no longer in power.

President Buhari: "Ministers Do Nothing but Make Noise"

President Muhammadu Buhari’s delay, in appointing ministers, three months after coming to power may not be unconnected with his believe that civil servants and technocrats are the ones who do the job of governance more than the ministers.

Buhari who departed Nigeria for France on Monday, during an exclusive interview with France 24 tv François Picard, on Wednesday, however, said he intends to stick with his decision to name his cabinet before the end of the month, but however, opined that ministers are only there to “make a lot of noise.”

President Obama invites teen arrested after his homemade clock was mistook for bomb to White House

US President Barack Obama has issued a White House invitation to Ahmed Mohamed, the 14 year old Muslim schoolboy who was arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school (read here) via his official twitter account.

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Kim Kardashian semi-nude photos flood the internet

Lol, when your husband is proud that your nude picture is causing earthquake on the internet, what more should you expect. Not sure who release the photos, but Kanye West can been seen standing there as is wife pose nude for a shoot in front of other guys.

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Someone is sharing list of People Rihanna has slept with on Instagram

Not sure who is behind this but an instagram page called @homiehopperriri is sharing photos of some singers/rappers that Rihanna has been linked with, some of which includes Chris Brown, Drake, Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, Kanye West, J Cole and more. 

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Saudi Arabia Crane accident: Families of Nigerian victims to get N70m each

The Families of the six Nigerian pilgrims who lost their lives in the Friday September 11th crane accident at the Grand Mosque in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca are to receive N70m each as compensation from the Saudi Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The king had ordered that families of each of the 111 people who lost their lives in the accident be paid compensation of (SR1,000,000) one million Saudi Riyals which is N70 million in Naira equivalent. Six Nigerian pilgrims including one pilgrim from Kaduna and five others from Gombe state died in the unfortunate incident.

Meet Mavin Records D'Prince Adorable Son

The Singer share this adorable photo of his son. Come to think of it, the Supreme Mavin Dynasty (Mavin Records) seems to be producing lots of babies, Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage and D'Prince are proud father and mothers now. Some Hints: If you want to give birth join their Team, Lol, don't say I said so!

Back to the story, the little baby have his dad's face, He is a Cutie!

Texas Police arrest 14yr old boy after his homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb

Yesterday there was a strong and angry reaction about the arrest of Ahmed with the hashtag #IStandwithAhmed trending. According to report, 14 year old Ahmed Mohamed was arrested after he'd made a clock at home and brought it into MacArthur High School in Irving to show his engineering teacher who congratulated him. Another teacher who heard it's beeping sound during class, saw it and believed it looked like a bomb, alerted school authorities who called the police.

In Ogun State: Pipeline Vandals Kill Ten DSS operatives

Ten operatives of the Department of State Security DSS were reportedly ambushed and killed by Pipeline vandals at the Arepo Area of Ogun State, yesterday September 16th.

According to ThisDay, the vandals killed the DSS operatives who intercepted them while they were siphoning fuel from an already vandalized NNPC pipeline in the area A gun battle ensued between both battles which led to the death of the DSS operatives.

Villa chapel won't be relocated - VP’s aide says

Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, on Wednesday, responded to reports that the Aso Rock Villa Chapel has been relocated.

The media aide said it was not fair to accuse the President of relocating the church when what happened was “the sorting out of procedural issues.” He insisted that it was baseless to assume that Buhari was hostile to Christians in the Presidential Villa.

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Chris Brown shares lookalike collage photos with his daughter

Chris Brown who recently won 50/50 custody of his daughter shared identical collage of his photos side by side with his daughter's and captioned it: My Twin. Guess he doesn't really need that paternity test after all?

EFCC declare Former Nigeria Presidential Aspirant Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has release a press statement declaring Emmanuel Osita Okereke wanted. Emmanuel Osita Okereke was the former presidential aspirant on the platform of the Nigeria Liberation Party (NLP) and he's been wanted for jumping bail. Emmanuel is also the Director-General of the National Task Force to Combat Illegal Importation of Small Arms, Ammunition and Light Weapons, (NATFORCE)

A statement by the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren,states that the former presidential aspirant was being prosecuted on six-counts of impersonation, forgery and obtaining by false pretence. He was arraigned on November 21, 2013, before Justice J. Y. Tukur, of the FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja, for allegedly forging a document of the Federal Government, titled: “Restricted, Federal Government of Nigeria, National Task Force”.

Lol! Neighbours write hilarious letter to students with see-through bathroom window

A group of students were horrified to receive a letter from their neighbor telling them that they could see through their frosted window in their bathroom.

The note was posted through their letterbox by a family living across the road. One of the students who live at the house said:"We got this letter a few days ago. 

President Buhari: "If Boko haram releases all Chibok girls, I may grant them amnesty"

President Buhari says that if Boko Haram members return the Chibok girls complete in number, he may decide to grant them prisoners amnesty, he said this in a latest interview with AFP, 

“We are trying to see whether we can negotiate with the Boko Haram prisoners in our custody for the release of the Chibok girls. If the Boko Haram leadership eventually agrees to turn over the Chibok girls to us, the complete number, then we may decide to give them (the prisoners) amnesty.”

Kidnapped Wife of Deputy Managing Director of The Sun Newspapers released

Report says wife of Deputy Managing Director of The Sun Newspapers, Mr Steve Nwosu who was abducted a some days ago has been released.

It was gathered that the kidnappers dropped Mrs. Toyin Nwosu off near Zenith Bank by Festac bridge and took off in a boat. Thankfully, she was released in one piece. More details will be released later by her Husband.

26yr old Uganda singer his 68yr old Swedish wife love up in new photo

In August Uganda Singer Ace Guvnor married his 68 year old wife Monalisa which he said their relationship was born from true love which other young lady couldn't offer. Their love seems to be growing day by day as they shared this photo (above) on his Facebook page and wrote "Blessings shared, weekends are always awesome spending them with my special person, my lovely wife I love you so much".

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Oscar Pistorius's Lawyer says Client cannot afford another murder trial

Oscar Pistorius Lawyers says their client cannot afford another murder trial. Recall, the athlete was found guilty of culpable homicide a similar charge to manslaughter by a judge and was sentenced to five years in prison last year for shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home on Val's Day 2013.

However, South African prosecutors have appealed the conviction and say Pistorius should be jailed for murder. His lawyer Barry Roux filed fresh evidence to the Supreme Court of Appeal yesterday arguing the runner cannot afford a new trial - and he would be unable to get a fair hearing anyway.

Man United Legend Roy Keane slams Arsenal weakness after Dinamo defeat

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has hit out at Arsenal's "weakness" after their 2-1 Champions League defeat at the hands of Dinamo Zagreb.

An own goal from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and a header from Junior Fernandes - either side of Olivier Giroud's red card - left the Gunners with a mountain to climb in their opening group game on Wednesday.

Photo: Mentally challenged woman gives birth to a cute Baby in Ebute Metta

According to an exclusive report from LIB, on September 16th, people heard the agonizing cries of a mentally challenged woman, begging people not to let her die. She was on the streets and in labour. Good spirited Nigerians heard her cries and helped her deliver her baby on Ayodele street in Ebute Metta around 4 am before calling the Lagos State Emergency number, who came and carried her and the baby to Lagos State Island Maternity hospital where she and the bouncing baby boy are doing well.

HOT LOVE! Drake throw his support for Serena Williams at her NYFW show (Photos)

Who would ever believe that Drake and Serena Williams would be having something together? Well, it seems they are making their relationship officer now. At the New York Fashion Week Show where Serena Willams showed off her hot figure as she strutted down the run way, Rapper Drake was the perfect boyfriend as he kept clapping and had some sweets words for her backstage. 

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EVIL! Housemaid caught using urine to cook for employer

According to Modern Kenyan Corps, a Kenyan maid was arrested for using her urine to prepare meals for her boss and family and she said she did it because she was maltreated by her boss' family.

The 19-year-old girl was caught after her boss decided to install a Close Circuit Camera in the house following cases of housemaids maltreating kids left in their care. He was shocked to see the girl urinating in a pot of soup she was preparing.

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Safaree slams Nicki Minaj says Money can't buy happiness

Safaree Samuels has slam his ex girlfriend Nicki Minaj saying money can't buy happiness. Although he confirmed he use to lived in an 8 million dollar house and had access to cars and bikes but he is happier now. 

He wrote:

Mercy Johnson slam critics who says she needs Family Planning

Mercy Johnson surprised many when showed off her huge baby bump. While many hailed her, some said she needs a break from childbirth to space her kids. In an interview with Goldmyne TV, Mercy lashed back at haters saying ...

Wow! See the Figure this Mom of Three is Carrying

She is Omoni Oboli and would you believe she already have three kids ... She is just bless with her beautiful body

Davido shares beautiful photo of his daughter

Davido is a proud father, the OBO Boss share this adorable photo of his daughter and

captioned it #billionairebaby

France To Invest 130million Euros In Nigeria

President Buhari visit to France might already started yielding result as report suggest that France might has promised military support for Nigeria in intelligence and equipment, and says it wants to invest as much as 130 million Euros in the country’s infrastructure development.

Both Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Francois Hollande were at a closed door on Tuesday, after which they addressed a joint press conference.

The French President expressed his government’s concern about the insecurity in Nigeria’s north-east and Boko Haram’s activities spreading to other parts of West Africa.

FG Charges Bukola Saraki For Lying In Assets Declaration Form (See Documents)

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has been charged by the federal government over allegations bordering on false and improper declaration of assets allegedly acquired during his tenure as Governor of Kwara State from 2003-2011 before the Code of Conduct Tribunal Abuja .

The 13-count charge against Saraki was filed before the tribunal by the Code of Conduct Bureau through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation.

President Buhari: "We are Negotiating with the Terrorists Group"

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Nigerian government has started negotiations with members of the terrorist group Boko Haram, with the view to securing the release of the over 200 school girls kidnapped in Chibok, Borno State.

The President made the statement while responding to questions from members of the Nigerian community in France under the auspices of Nigerians in the Diaspora Organisation (NIDO).

He said his administration was worried by the continued stay of the girls in the hands of their captors and was working tirelessly to get them release.

Ex Man United player Paul Scholes says Louis van Gaal was Wrong to Let Robin van Persie Leave

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes suggests that it was a mistake on the side of  Manchester United coach, Louis van Gaal to sell Robin van Persie this Summer.

The Netherlands striker was deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford by Van Gaal and was sold him to Turkish outfit Fenerbahce, while fellow forward Javier Hernandez was allowed to join Bayer Leverkusen and Adnan Januzaj was loaned out to Borussia Dortmund.