Nigerian Health tourist who came to UK to give birth says no one's asked her to pay

                               

Abeg all this our women who travel abroad to give birth should really get ready before embarking on this Health tourist Journey, especially financially. 

A Nigerian health tourist who cost the NHS £145,000 having quintuplets has said she never even saw a bill.

Bimbo Ayelabola, 37, had to have a complex caesarean section after travelling to Britain while pregnant in 2011.

Fire Guts Nigerian Senate President’s House

                           
An early morning fire incident occurred in the residence of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, in the Maitama area of Abuja on Friday, but no casualty was recorded.

Our correspondent learnt that some residents of the sprawling edifice raised the alarm when they noticed a heavy smoke inside the gymnasium of the senate president.

Rukky Sanda's Trusted Friend and Robbery

                                  

Nollywood actress, Rukky Sanda, known for her regular flaunting of her wears on social media, has disclosed that she is not happy that she is now adding weight.

She stated that she is happy that her house help ran away stealing some amount of money from her and that has now given her the opportunity to now do things herself because the boy has always been the one serving her.

My greatest fear is dying young-Ronaldo

                           

The Portugal international is father to a five-year-old son and says that there is nothing more important to him than his family and friends.

Consequently, he is keen to live a long and happy life that revolves around those dearest time him - and, of course, football.

Buhari May Sack EFCC Boss Today

                            

Global Village Extra, a US-based online newspaper, has reported that President Muhammadu Buhari will sack Ibrahim Lamorde, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today.

I Don’t Support Jobless Women—Oge Okoye

                              

Nollywood star, Oge Okoye, has kicked against women who prefer to be full housewives, saying it is not proper.

Oge Okoye told City People that, “I am used to it and I am a hard working girl. I don’t believe in women just sitting down there and doing nothing. I do my movie and take care of my kids as well. You don’t let your business image to interfere with your home.”

Kenya hit hard with doping cases

                           

Kenya’s runaway success at the world athletics championships has been punctured by awkward questions after two of their athletes became the tournament’s first to fail drugs tests. The African nation has opened up a sizeable lead on the medals table but celebrations will be muted after the two suspensions were announced late on Tuesday.

Peter and Lola loses Nanny to Cancer

                           

It has not been easy for Peter and Lola Okoye, as the couple lost their Nanny to Cervical cancer.

Lola has been mourning the loss of their nanny, Esther Ngobor who she also took as a sister. Ester had battled the deadly disease for 5 years until she drew her last breath today, August 27.

Lola took to her Instagram page to pen down tribute to their rare nanny.

Diabetic Blisters Explained

                                     

The scientific term for this condition is Bullosis Diabeticorum. It is also known by the terms bullous disease of diabetes and diabetic bullae. (1, 2)  This is a very rare condition that is unique to people with diabetes. Statistics of occurrence are estimated at approximately 0.5 percent of people with diabetes. (3) 

What are diabetic blisters?

These are non-inflammatory, painless blisters that may appear suddenly and look like one had a burn blister but no burn, previous injury or

Drizzy and Serena all making out

                               

Drake is getting a second chance with Serena Williams. but now that they're back on and popping, Serena's guard is up for one reason.

Sources close to Serena tells tmz she's been into Drizzy ever since they first hooked up in 2011, but that ended badly because he had his eyes on a few other chicks at the same time. Let's face it, Drake's game with strippers and Instagram models is out of this world.

Victoria Beckham posts gushing message after son Brooklyn, 16, passes his GCSEs

                                              

He might be a budding model and footballer but that doesn't mean Brooklyn Beckham can get away with slacking off at school. 

And the 16-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham has thrilled his famous parents by passing all of his GCSE's [General Certificate of Secondary Education].

How Do We Choose Our Political Leaders?

                             

Wherever you might live in the world, you know what it’s like when it’s election time. The airwaves and the billboards are taken over by the electoral candidates. Your mailbox is flooded with brochures and mailers every other day while the newspapers ignore most events other than those related to the elections and the candidates. We, of course, gobble up every piece of information that is dished out to us. After all, we need to know about the candidates before we choose a leader. But how do you think we make up our minds?

Young Buck in Big Trouble over Urine

                         

Young Buck could go to prison for faking a piss. The rapper -- who is on a probation -- used someone else's urine to pass a drug test ... so claims his probation officer.

The P.O. says Buck came in for his drug test and concealed a plastic bag with someone else's clean pee, and then used a tube to transfer it into a sample cup.

Senate Sets To Probe EFCC Boss, Lamorde Over Alleged Diversion Of N1tn

                             

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions will on Wednesday begin a probe of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, over an allegation that he fraudulently diverted over N1tn proceeds of corruption recovered by the anti-graft agency.

Part of the money alleged by a petitioner to have been diverted by the EFCC boss included the loot recovered from a former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha; and ex-Inspector-General of Police, Tafa Balogun..........

They refused to sell us Suarez' - Wenger has no sympathy for Liverpool over Sterling

                            

Arsenal famously tried to trigger a release clause in the Uruguayan's contract two years ago, only for the Anfield outfit to stand firm, and the Gunners boss has not forgotten

Arsene Wenger has no sympathy for Liverpool over Raheem Sterling's exit because the club refused to sell Luis Suarez to Arsenal in 2013.

Opposing Jonathan’s Probe Is Desecrating Igbo Traditions – S’East APC

                                 
The South-East zonal chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, on Sunday accused Igbo leaders who are opposing the probe of former President Goodluck Jonathan of desecrating the traditions of the Igbos.

The party said the Igbo leaders who are supporting the former president, have flouted the traditional admonition, which forbade Igbos from identifying with thieves or alleged thieves..............

Helicopter Crash In Lagos

                                
According to sources, an unidentified helicopter is reported to have plunged into the lagoon behind Oworonsoki Police Station.
An eyewitness said the  incident occurred at about 3PM on Wednesday, August 12, afternoon............

Jose Mourinho turned his guns on one of his own

                          
The Chelsea manager is reportedly set to drastically reduce his team doctor's role following the referee's instructions in treating Eden Hazard on Saturday evening

Jose Mourinho has always used his media interactions as a distraction technique, insulating his players from criticism by centering the story on himself or others. He has sought to create a siege mentality among his squad, an ‘everyone against Chelsea’ narrative where those wearing blue are the only people whom each other can trust.

Busta Rhymes is under investigation

                           
Was wondering what got ma main man angry, Busta Rhymes is under investigation for allegedly threatening to slap fans at the BET Awards.

Kim Simpson says it all started when her friend accidentally bumped into the rapper while dancing at the June awards show. They apologized, but she says Busta went nuts, warning, “I’ll bite you and not that kinda bite” if it happened again.

Looters’ trial will begin soon – Buhari

                                

The heat would soon produce sweat among those who has looted, scooped and scrambled our precious National wealth, though it wont still reach me, if it was still there anyway......LOL!!! 

THE Federal Government is set to begin the trial of persons alleged to have stolen from the national coffers, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday.

Buhari said the trial would begin “in a matter of weeks.”

The President spoke while addressing members of the National Peace Committee, led by a former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Funke Akindele Marries Again

                           

On July 20, 2013, precisely one year and 46 days after her marriage, Funke Akindele confirmed that her union with Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede has met with brick walls.

Since then, the actress went back to the singles’ world, but it seems she has found love again in the arms of another popular celebrity..............

OAU, banks and some other instututions close for Ooni’s burial rites

                                  

Residents of Ife were on Tuesday gripped by fear ahead of the official proclamation of the demise of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, which is expected to be made on Wednesday (today).

The monarch died in a hospital in the United Kingdom on July 28 but despite the media reports announcing the passage, the Ife Traditional Council had insisted that the monarch was alive...........

Play turns deadly

It was all fun ... until a train almost crush a kid because they were playing too close to the tracks.

Australian officials released footage of the near tragedy at Flemington station near Sydney, as a sort of PSA to warn people of the dangers of messing around on the railways.

Luckily for this kid there was an adult around to lend a helping hand.

Akpororo unveils lover

                                  

Fast-rising comedian, Akpororo, took many by surprise when he proposed to his girlfriend in a manner which started out like a joke.

To the surprise of his woman, who stood by him through his struggle to fame, she was never expecting the marriage question to come up soon, but as soon as Akpororo popped the question, she was glad to answer ‘yes’.

FFK Is Shameless—Toni Payne

                            

Recently, a former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, who now wants to be called Olukayode, disowned his children from his former wife and his action was greeted with mixed reaction from some Nigerians.

One of those who have kicked against his announcement is former wife of 9ice, Toni Payne, whose marriage to the singer crashed some months after it was consummated.

Ideye, Anichebe may leave West Brom

                               

West Brom duo Brown Ideye and Victor Anichebe could leave the club after Jose Salomon Rondon's arrival. Rondon, a club-record 12 million pound signing from Zenit, was ineligible for Monday's 3-0 Premier League loss to Manchester City. But the signing of the 25-year-old is likely to lead to departures, with one of – or both – of Ideye and Anichebe potentially leaving.

Why I Waited Long To Get Pregnant—Stephanie Okereke

                         

Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus, has disclosed that she never wanted to let people know she was pregnant until her photographs started flying on the internet.

She explained that it was only few family members and friends that were aware of her pregnancy and even went as far as staying away from the cameras to conceal the good news.

Reactions Trail Buhari's Order To Conduct Forensic Audit

                                  

Days ago there was an announcement that the incumbent authorities had invited the forensic audit firms to investigate the expenditure of oil money accrued on the Federation Account within the past five years.

This was made known by Edo state Governor Adams Oshiomhole who presides over the National Economic Council’s ad-hoc committee on the crude oil proceeds management.

I Pity Churches That Will Get Involved in Same Sex Marriages…Bishop Mike Okonkwo

                           

The presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, (TREM), Dr Mike Okonkwo, has explained that things happening now across the countries such as same s3x union and others are signs of end time as it is nothing new.

Six dead in latest India train accident

                            

A train crushed six people, including three children, to death in eastern India Thursday in the second accident this week to hit the nation’s crumbling rail network, a police officer said. The train ran over the pedestrians as they were crossing the tracks at a village in West Bengal, about 350 kilometres (220 miles) north of the state capital Kolkata.......

Jesse Jagz Makes New Plan for Choc City Record Label

                            

Choc City singer, Jesse Jagz, is ready to give his fans a surprise package come August 10, 2015. After a long wait, the singer whose birthday happens to be August 10, has disclosed that he will use the same day to release his latest single which he did not disclose the title.........

Depay wants No. 7 shirt at Manchester United

                       
As Di Maria says goodbye to Manchester United, the No 7 Jersey is clearly Vacant, Memphis Depay has asked Louis van Gaal for the No.7 shirt at Manchester United. The .............

Nicki Minaj Set To Get Her Own Mobile Game

                                    

The same company who made "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood" is teaming up with Nicki Minaj.Glu Mobile announced yesterday (August 4) that they will be partnering with Nicki Minaj to create a mobile game that will feature her likeness and voice set to be released mid 2016, according to BuzzFeed.

Di Maria Unveiled in PSG

                                     

Angel di Maria has finally been confirmed as a Paris Saint-Germain player after the French giants bid the Argentine winger 'bienvenido' (welcome) on their official Twitter account.

Di Maria had already told of his joy at joining the Ligue 1 champions and has spoken of his desire to go all the way in the Champions League after a tumultuous year with Manchester United. 

more pics after the cut........

Russia Destroys Piles of Banned Western Food

                           

Ramping up enforcement of a ban on European food imports, the Russian authorities on Thursday destroyed hundreds of tons of foodstuffs they said violated the proscription, instituted a year ago in retaliation for Western sanctions over Ukraine.

Following an order by President Vladimir V. Putin, officials threw huge piles of pork, tomatoes, peaches and cheese into landfills and garbage incinerators.

Chris Brown got himself a beast super-ride(photo)

                               

Chris Brown wanted so badly to be the first kid on his block with a Rezvani Beast -- a 500 horsepower street-legal race car -- he paid an extra $35,000 to make it happen!

A rep for Rezvani tells source, Chris snagged the first Beast ever made -- sight unseen, mind you -- after paying up $200,000 ... even though the list price is a mere $165k.........

Buhari kicks off total probe of Jonathan’s government

                               

A total probe of the administration run by immediate past 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.

I won’t die alone, kidnap suspect sings

                                 
A kidnap suspect, Linus Nlemadim, from Egbelu Obube in Owerri North Local Government 
Area of Imo State, shocked his captors yesterday when he expressed readiness to reel out the names of his colleagues in crime. Nlemadim was allegedly arrested in connection with the recent kidnap of one Eziopara Ben Anyanwu, an American-based indigene of the same autonomous community.........

Women Handle Breakups Differently Than Men, Suggests Study

Academic studies can be fascinating... and totally confusing. So we decided to strip away all of the scientific jargon and break them down for you.

The BackgroundAfter studying romantic relationships for over 30 years, biological anthropologist Helen Fisher concluded, "We humans are soft-wired to suffer terribly when we are rejected by someone we adore." Nowhere is this more apparent than in breakups. Countless songs, poems, books and

Ojuelegba is The biggest song in Africa-Wizkid

Wizkid Ayo has been trending and still trending on the international scene ever since Drake and Skepta Hopped on ‘Ojuelegba‘ and gave it grinding remix.

Waje releases hot shots for her new single

                               

Singer Waje, have released new promotion pictures to promote her new single, 'Left For Good', that features Patoranking and Godwin Strings.

The single mother slayed in the set of new pictures she released. The song was produced by top producer, EKelly.

Left for Good is the lead single to her upcoming second album.
pics after the cut.......

Trump Cheered And Booed In Republican Debate

                                 
                                 
The billionaire was the star of the show during the event - but faced questions about his remarks on women and Mexican immigrants.
Donald Trump stole the show during the first Republican presidential debate in Ohio - with rapturous applause and booing from the audience along the way.

The outspoken billionaire refused to pledge he would throw his support behind the person who secures the Republican Party's nomination............

University Student 'Adopts' Vector

                                

Imagine the joy and happiness that surrounds an accomplished person at his or her chosen field of endeavour and to get the opportunity to be studied in the university will definitely be a plus!......

Russian serial killer, 68, who kept gruesome diary detailing how she murdered and dismembered 11 people may be a cannibal

                         
Tamara Samsonova (pictured), 68, is thought to have beheaded and dismembered her victims over two decades. Dubbed the 'Granny Ripper', she then entered the gruesome details of her secret life in diaries which she kept in three languages - Russian, English and German. Police have have refused to disclose the details of the diary but they fear Samsonova may also have been a cannibal who ate her victims' body parts. She was.........

DJ Cuppy Donates N500,000 to Public School (Photos)

                         

Femi Otedola's Stunning daughter DJ Cuppy kicked off her Africa tour, sponsored by GT Bank and the Dangote Foundation, over the weekend and she has promised to use the tour as a means of giving back to the society in every country.

Controversial Islamic preacher Anjem Choudary is charged with terrorism offence after 'inviting support for ISIS'

                             
The 48-year-old extremist from Ilford, north east London, has been detained in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court at 2pm this afternoon. He has been charged with.............

Nigerian Transgender Expresses Her Hatred For God

                          

Nigerian transgender, Stephanie Rose has once again publicly expressed his/her hatred for God in her recent publication.

Stephanie, who was born a man named Dapo Adaralegbe, was expelled from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, where she was studying Law due to her homosexuality. She later underwent surgery to become a woman............

8 Month Pregnant Woman Loses Baby After Police Stripped And Beat Her.

                                   

A mother of two, who gave her name as Chika Elekwachi has lost her pregnancy following police brutality. Narrating her ordeal, she said:

“On July 19, 2015 at about 7 pm, I was driving along Old Ojo Road to my house in my Infinity QX35 Sports Utility Vehicle with registration number MUS157DG.
Park or I fire you: “In the vehicle with me were two friends of mine. On getting to........

NNPC failed to remit N2.5trn crude oil sales proceeds – NRGI

                             

An international governance watchdog, the Natural Resource Governance Institute, NRGI, Tuesday, accused the NNPC of failing to remit $12.3 billion, about N2.46 trillion into the Federation Account, being proceeds of sales of one of Nigeria’s crude oil grade over the last ten years.

My wife thought i was into 419 – Ali Baba

                             

Born Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere, iconic comedian, Ali Baba is the pioneer of stand-up comedy in Nigeria. At 50 and a recipient of a legion of awards celebrating his consistency in the comic business, Ali Baba has grown to become a mentor to several individuals in the business who all draw inspiration from him. Married to his loving banker wife, Mary Akporobomerere, the Warri, Delta State born comic is a firm believer in mentorship. Besides raising an army of comedians who have gone on to do greater exploits, he is quick to give pep talks every now and then on brand building as he did at the recent brunch with Tosyn Bucknor, Top radio 90.9fm on air personality .