Fire guts popular Balogun market, four houses, five plazas razed

The popular Balogun market on Lagos Island was gutted by fire this morning January 12th. Four houses, five plazas and a Diamond Bank building on the street were razed by fire. The cause of the fire is unknown but men of the fire service are currently there working to put off the fire. Thankfully no life was lost. More pics after the cut...

Actress Matila Obaseki shares cute photos of her new-born son

Actress Matilda Obaseki Mozia and her husband Arnold welcomed their second son on January 1st in Los Angeles. He has since been named Chiwetel Aart Mozia

Leader of Cherubem & Seraphim, Prophet Fakeye dies at 79

The leader of the Cherubim and Seraphim, Ayo Ni o, Church of Nigeria, Baba Olubon Gabriel Fakeye has died at the age of 79. He died yesterday January 11th at his residence, 14, Onikelere, Cement Bustop, Lagos after a brief illness.

According to family sources, the late clergy man who started leading the church in 1971 died at about 9am and had been ill for a while from an undisclosed illness.

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14 soldiers died in Baga attack - Defense Headquarters

The Nigerian Defense Headquarters has released a statement saying a total of 14 soldiers died during gun battle between members of terror group Boko Haram in Baga, Borno state over the weekend.

The statement released yesterday January 11th by Gen Chris Olukolade below...

“A total of 14 soldiers were killed in action during the attack, while over 30 who were wounded are now receiving medical attention. Most of those declared missing in action have also rejoined their unit in the ongoing reorganisation for further operations. Although several of the terrorists died in the course of the attack and efforts at repelling the assailants, the actual figure of civilian casualties is yet to be creditably determined as is being propagated in certain quarters.

The Nigerian military has not given up on Baga and other localities where terrorists’ activities are now prevalent. Appropriate plans, men and resources are presently being mobilised to address the situation. 

The Nigerian component of the Multinational Joint Task Force which retreated from its Baga Headquarters last weekend and more of the troops are regrouping for necessary debriefing and briefing for subsequent missions. It is necessary to reassure Nigerians that the Nigerian Armed Forces and security agencies are capable of flushing out the terrorists from Baga and all parts of the nation’s territory where their activities are prevalent. No portion of Nigeria’s territory has been or will be conceded to terrorists. The use of all available resources within the armed forces will continue to be maximised to sustain the tempo of the counter-terrorism campaign towards containing and eradicating terrorism in the nation’s territory. The support and understanding of all partners and neighbouring countries will however continue to be utilised where available and relevant in the conduct of the mission and in line with existing agreement and understanding.”

Mariah Carey's sister begs her for forgiveness in open letter

Back in 2000, Mariah Carey's older sister, Alison, a mother of 4 sold an unflattering story about the singer and their family to the National Enquirer and also tried to write a tell-all book about Mariah.

Now Alison, who back then said she became a drug addicted HIV positive prostitute because she was low on cash, is begging Mariah to let bygones be bygones and let her back into her life. She wrote her famous sibling, who has since cut her off, an open letter via Star magazine. See that after the cut...

In an open letter published by Star Magazine Alison pleads,

It’s hard not having you in my life. You’re irreplaceable. Not because you’re Mariah Carey, but because you’re my baby sister, the only one I’ll even have.

Yes, I could use your help, but outside of making a better life for my children, I’m not in this for what I can get. And I would be one of the few people that you could count on to tell you the truth, which is what I’ve always done for you. You need someone you could trust.

Of course I love you. I’ve always loved you. I just wish that we could let the past be the past and start over from here. I’ve done things that are wrong, but let me show you who I am today – who I can be for you, Mariah, as a sister.

Love, Dandelion.

Lagos Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo weds in Lagos

The Eletu Odibo family in Lagos is a prominent one in Lagos. It is the equivalent of the Olotu Odibo stool in Benin Kingdom. The stool of the Eletu Odibo is in the league of First Class Obas such as Oba Oniru and Oba Elegushi. One of the princes of the family, Prince Kazeem, got married on Saturday January 10, in Lagos.

Prince Kazeem who is the chairman of Kazeem Royal Properties Ltd, reportedly just acquired a brand new Rolls Royce to add class and colour to his expensive fleet of cars. Austin K, as he is fondly called by his associates and friends, tied the knot with his belle, an Edo-born lady named Kate Orukpe.The above picture of the couple was gotten from one of the souvenirs at the wedding.

The party attracted a lot of big wigs and is the talk-of-town this weekend and will probably be for a while. Those who attended the wedding talked about how each person was treated to one bottle of Cristal champagne and Dom Perignon along with loads of tasty food. Some of the Oba of Benin's children were reportedly in attendance.

A picture of the Rolls Royce below...

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MI & Ice Prince deck in head-to-toe designers as they storm Kaduna for show

Two of Nigeria's greatest rappers M.I and Ice Prince were in Kaduna over the weekend for a show and they looked like fly in head-to-toe designers as they stormed the city. Another pic after the cut...

I find in Toyin Lawani qualities I don't find in any other woman - Lordtrigg gushes

Toyin Lawani's baby daddy Kessington Womadi aka Lord Triggs says despite their 10-year age difference, he loves his woman and that his parents support his relationship with the celebrity stylist

"It is what it is. It is the bond between us and not just the age. Me being younger and her being older, it is about what we feel about each other. She has some qualities that one can hardly find in other ladies. She has a great personality. She is beautiful, loving, very caring" he told City People magazine. Continue...

Lord Trigg says he's never had any issues with the mother of his one year old son, Tenor, and doesn't foresee it in the future

"So far its going on well. We have never had problems and I don't foresee that in the future. She is what I want. I don't get bothered about what people think or say. I really don't care. It's their opinion. I am a different person so I do my things differently. This is what makes me happy, being with her makes me happy so I am cool"he said

He says his parents approve of his relationship with Toyin

"My parents support me in whatever I want to do. Once I am okay with anything, they are also fine with it" he said

Photos: People living with disabilities in Lagos support Akinwunmi Ambode

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On saturday, 10th January 2015, Lagos state witnessed the first ever Political rally for People living with disabilities as the All Progressive Congress (APC) Gubernatorial candidate for Lagos state, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode addressed a mammoth crowd of People with disabilities at a rally organised by the Ambo Corps. 

The rally which was tagged 'People With Disability Support Akinwunmi Ambode' took place at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. See more pics after the cut...

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Check out more pictures from the event on www.ambocorps2015.blogspot.com