Bird Flu Hits Lagos, Kano

According to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, bird flu has hit Lagos and Kano states respectively.

World Must Condemn Use of Girls as Suicide Bombers by Boko Haram - UN Special Envoy for Global Education

The UN Special Envoy for Global Education, Gordon Brown, on Thursday, said the world must unite to condemn Boko Haram’s new barbaric and evil use of young girls as suicide bombers to carry out their murderous attacks.

Photos: Meet the 10 Gorgeous African Queens to represent Africa at Miss Universe 2014

Here are the ten beautiful Queens billed to represent Africa at the Miss Universe 2014. They are indeed worth the huge task.

Jordin Sparks Talks about Removing her Purity Ring & Breakup with Jason Derulo - He Stopped Calling’,

Jordin Sparks was on the Breakfast Club recently and the singer dishes on the real deal behind her breakup with fiancé Jason Derulo, including the fact that she found out they were done via the media.

Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali Hospitalised again

Ali, who has Parkinson's disease, has been in an undisclosed hospital this week getting follow-up care for a urinary tract infection, a spokesman for the family said Thursday..

Ace Music producer Fliptyce Collaborates with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Records

Nigerian Music Producer Fliptyce, AKA the hitmaker is one of Africa's all time top producers. Famously known for his incredible work on P-square’s chop my money remix feat International super star Akon.Fliptyce recently signed a management deal with True Shine entertainment owned by internationally renowned entrepreneur, rapper/record producer and social activist Orion "OP1" Peace, who has worked with Snoop Dogg, Steve Wonder, Stephen Marley, Rakim, Cassidy, Lauryn Hill, and our own Seun Kuti, to name a few.

Photos from the fire outbreak at Marina this morning

Another fire outbreak reported in Marina this morning. The fire started around 4am in one of the tall buildings at Eko/Berlin Market, around CBN building. Shops and other buildings have been engulfed by fire though the fire service is trying their best to put it out. Millions of Naira lost in property. This season of fire outbreaks, is it the weather? See more photos after the cut...

2face Idibia celebrates his first son, Nino, as he turns 9

Goodluck Jonathan visits Borno at Last

President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a surprise visit toMaiduguri, Borno State.

The president arrived at the Maiduguri airport today, January 15 and was reportedly welcomed by the State Governor, Kashim Shettima.

Jonathan is said to have been accompanied on the visit by the Chief of Defense staff, Air Vice Marshall Alex Badeh and National Security adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

The president had been severely criticized for failing to visit the state which has lost many of its citizens to Boko Haram.

Jonathan was also criticized for not visiting Chibok in Borno, where over 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped last April.

Freedom of Expression Doesn’t Justify Insulting Others’ Faith – Pope Francis

Pope Francis is known for giving his frank perspective on societal issues.

2015 Oscar nominations - Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel lead with 9 nominations

The list of nominations for the 87th Academy Awards has been released. Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel lead with 9 nominations followed by The Imitation Game with 8, Boyhood, 6, American Sniper, 6, Whiplash, 5, Interstellar, 5 and Foxcatcher, 5.

Pictures: Meet the Winner of the Face Of Idoma 2014 ''Miss Joy Onazi''

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Founded in 2013, Face Of Idoma was created to bring together those of Idoma descent, both living overseas and in other lands.