Mobolaji Olorisade: 3 Things to do If It’s Your First Christmas Without Your Mother

For some time now, I’ve been dreading Christmas Day and the 31st of December, 2018. I’ll be ‘celebrating’ these two days without my mother in the house for the very first time. I burst into tears one day while praying because I couldn’t imagine shouting ‘Happy New Year’ in 2019. It feels like I’ll be leaving something so treasured behind in 2018 – my mother.

Iraq Officially makes Christmas Day a National Holiday

A young girl dressed in a Santa outfit takes part in a Christmas day mass held for internally displaced people from Christian towns of Bartella and Qaraqosh at a church in Erbil on December 25, 2016 in Mosul, Iraq.

Iraq has official announced that henceforth, December 25th, Christmas Day, will be a national holiday to celebrate “the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ”.

See Christmas photos of Joseph Yobo and wife

The Yobos have released their annual Christmas card and photos. Beautiful family. See more below

Photo: Cardi B explains her jet ski picture with Offset

Cardi B has just explained that she's s not taking Offset back just yet.  

The estranged couple were recently photographed looking happy as they rode a jet ski in Puerto Rico over the weekend, but despite the pic, Cardi B says they not back together as she took to Instagram to set the record straight and explain the jet ski photo.  

IK Ogbonna and wife Sonia spotted at E-Money's Christmas party

The couple who were once rumored to be having marital crisis, were loved up in this picture with billionaire businessman, Emoney and his wife at their Christams party which held over the weekend.

Footballer Jude Ighalo and wife celebrates wedding anniversary

Last night, footballer, Jude Ighalo and his stunning wife, Sonia, had a party to celebrate their 9th wedding anniversary. Guests at the party included Mercy Johnson Okojie and her hubby Prince, Asisat Oshoala, 2face Idibia, IK Ogbonna, Ifuennada and many others. See more photos below

E-Money buys himself Rolls Royce after buying for his wife

Fw days after getting a Rolls Royce for his wife, billionaire businessman and Five Star Music CEO, Emeka Okonkwo a.k.a E-Money, has just acquired a Rolls Royce for himself. He shared the photo above on his IG page and wrote

What's good for the Goose is good for the Gander ???
Double  blessings. #itistoolatetofail#wearetooloadedtobeempty#wehavegonetoofarwecantfailnomore''. 

Nollywood actor Michael Okon is married photos

The white wedding of Nollywood actor Michael Okon to his fiancee, Kosi Obialor, took place at the Bespoke center in Lagos state today December 22nd. They had their traditional wedding in June. Congrats to them. See more photos below

Davido gift himself Rolls Royce

Singer, Davido, has got himself a brand new Rolls Royce as Christmas gift. He took to Instagram to share a photo of the new whip as he awaits the arrival of the luxury car which will be shipped into the country.

Davido says 'I'm moving to Banana Island'

Davido has just hinted that he's leaving his Lekki home and will be moving to Banana Island (an artificial island off the foreshore of Ikoyi, Lagos) in the coming weeks.

Tope Olowoniyan, is engaged

It was double celebration for LITV presenter/actress, Tope Olowoniyan, on December 22nd, as her boyfriend from her University days, proposed to her.

Tope celebrated her 26th birthday and also got engaged on the said date. Congrats to her! See more photos below

Femi Fani-Kayode and his sons adorable photos

So cute! See more photos below

Angry mother sets 8-year-old daughter ablaze in Kaduna

Officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arrested a woman in Kaduna for allegedly setting her eight-year- old daughter ablaze with petrol.

Sowore sues NEDG/BON, asking the?court to stop Presidential debate from holding without him

The African African Congress (AAC) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) over the exclusion of its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, from the presidential debate.

Wonders shall never end! Nigerian Pastor deceives members to pay £700 for perfume that will change spiritual odour. (Watch video)

A video of a Nigerian pastor asking his members to pay £700 so he can spray them a perfume that will cancel spiritual odour, is making the rounds online.

Watch it below and tell us what you think.

2Baba honours Annie Idiba with Hip-Hop Remix of Coca-Cola’s ‘MamaDiMama’ Soundtrack

Fans are not cool with Mercy Aigbe after she buys herself Toyota Prado

Top actress and mum of two, Mercy Aigbe is closing her very good year with the acquisition of a brand new Toyota Prado Jeep months after she moved into her Lekki mansion.

Although the actress made no official announcements, her friends took to their different pages to congratulate her.

Photos: Wale Gates and wife celebrate 10th wedding anniversary

Comedian Wale Gates and his wife, Lanre, are celebrating their 10th wedding aniversary today December 20th. They got married in 2008 and have two beautiful daughters. Lanre shared these new photos on social media this morning. Continue to see the beautiful photos

Meghan Markle visits Royal Variety nursing home

Meghan Markle, 37, brushed off the controversy generated by her father's recent interview as she made a solo visit to a nursing home in Twickenham, South West London.

The mother-to-be appeared to be in good spirits as she chatted with residents at Brinsworth House and took part in a singalong.

Kim Kardashian and daughter North West goof around during a photo shoot (photos)

Kim Kardashian was joined on set by her daughter North West for a photo shoot.

Kim said North came to visit her on set then suggested they do a photo shoot together. North came up with the posts while Kim followed her lead.

See the beautiful photos below.

'It is time for the Senate to stand up and speak up in defense of Deji Adeyanju' - Dino Melaye

At plenary today, Senator Dino Melaye spoke on the floor of the house in defense of political activist, Deji Adeyanju, who is currently in detention.

See pre-wedding photos of Actor Gideon Okeke and his fiancée,

Actor Gideon Okeke is set to wed his fiancée, Chidera. The couple successfully had their traditional marriage in late April

The actor shared their pre-wedding photos on his Instagram page today, with a short prayer for their journey ahead.

Actress Joke Silva recalled how she almost ended her marriage with Olu Jacobs

In a recent interview with Premium Times, Joke Silva has surprised all who think her marriage to Olu Jacob has no challenges. Just recently, the amazing couple celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary.

Actress Chinwe Craig turns 50 today

Nollywood actress Chinwe Craig turns 50 today and to celebrate her new age, she has shared new photos with BN.

See photos below:

OAU ‘sex-for-marks’ sentenced to two years in prison

Justice Maureen Onyetenu of the Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun state has sentenced Professor Richard Akindele, a former lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, to 2 years in prison for demanding sex to pass one of his students, Monica Osagie. 

See photos of BBNaija's Gifty and her adorable daughter

Gifty of Big Brother Naija has shared first photos of her daughter to mark her one year birthday.

Gifty became pregnant with Alisha shortly after leaving the Big Brother Naija house but she kept it very private and shut down the reports of her pregnancy.

More photos from Linda Ikeji's son thanksgiving

On Sunday December 16th, Africa's biggest blogger, Dr. Linda Ikeji dedicated her son, Jayce, to God at the Church of Assumption, Ikoyi, Lagos state.

See photos of Linda Ikeji and son as they go for thanksgiving

Away from the series of backlash received from online users, and fans, Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji has stepped out in style today as she stormed church for her son’s thanskgiving

Watch how Offset surprised Cardi B on stage to beg for forgiveness

Offset made an unexpected appearance at the Rolling Loud festival on Saturday as Cardi B performed and begged her to take him back.

Cardi B says all i need most now from my fan is support and respect

Cardi B has reacted after her estranged husband came on stage while she performed at the Rolling Loud festival to beg her for forgiveness.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni wife receives Range Rover for Christmas

Former Super Eagles player, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, has surprised his wife, Yvonne, with a Range Rover as her Christmas gift.

An excited Yvonne shared the photo of the SUV on her Instagram page and thanked him. Yvonne and Yakubu got married in 2008.

Here is why Pastor John Gray bought a $200,000 Lamborghini car for his wife on their 8th wedding anniversary

 A South Carolina Pastor, John Gray has defended buying a $200,000 Lamborghini luxury car as gift for his wife on their eighth wedding anniversary.

Stephanie Coker celebrates 30th Birthday with Friends & Family

Media personality Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun turned 30 a few days ago and to celebrate, she hosted friends and family to a birthday party, with her husband Olumide Aderinokun by her side.

Spotted at the celebration were Nancy Isime, Ini Dima-Okojie, Lola OJ and Mimi Onalaja.

Watch how first lady and and former first lady of Akwa Ibom state struggled over who would welcome Aisha Buhari

Drama ensued at the Akwa Ibom international airport on Friday December 14th when President Buhari's wife, Aisha Buhari, visited the state for a political meeting.

40 years after, Charlyboy remarries Lady Diane in Abuja (Photos)

Nigerian musician and human rights activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charlyboy, remarried his American wife, Diane Oputa after 40 years and three children.  

Angela Ponce crowned Miss Spain first Transgender

Angela Ponce, who was crowned Miss Spain earlier in the year, has become the first transgender Miss Universe contestant in the pageant’s 66-year history.

Checkout the marital advice Banky W dished out to newly wed, Ibrahim Suleiman

Nigerian singer, Banky W has dished a piece of marital advice to actor Ibrahim Suleiman who is the husband to his wife’s best friend, Linda Ejiofor.

In an interview on TVC’s Entertainment Splash, Banky W told Ibrahim Suleiman that his wife is always right.

Wife receives Rolls Royce Phantom as her 2018 Christmas gift from hubby

Five Star Music CEO, Emeka Okonkwo a.k.a E-Money has bought his wife and mother of his three sons, Juliet, a Rolls Royce Phantom as her 2018 Christmas gift.

He shared the photos of his wife posing in front of the luxury car and wrote

See lovely photos of Linda Ikeji and her son, Jayce

On Friday, Africa's biggest blogger, Linda Ikeji revealed the face of her handsome son, Jayce.

Here are some of the beautiful photos they took for the unveiling.

Shocking Video of how Nigerian Government wastes the lives of our Soldiers - Adeola Fayehun

Deola blasts Nigerian leaders in her video. (MUST WATCH)

Sholaye Jeremi is the father of my baby - Linda Ikeji tells the curious world

Two days before my 38th birthday on September 17th, I welcomed my first child, my son, Jayce. I look at him and I wonder why I waited so long to have a child. I’ve never known love like this. I literally have tears in my eyes every time I look at him. I can’t believe he came out of me. He is by far my greatest blessing and I’m looking forward to navigating him through life!

Breaking: Jubril resigns after today FEC meeting

The Minister of State for Environment, Ibrahim Jubril, has just resigned his appointment

Dolapo Badmus rocks military outfit (camo)

CSP Dolapo Badmos, the Police Public Relations Officer Zone 2 Command recently shared a photo of herself rocking the military outfit (camo) and her followers including recently called to bar lawyer, Ayo Shonaiya were quick to ask her if the Army could harrass her.

Ex-Skye bank chairman Tunde Ayeni arrested by EFCC, to be arraigned for fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested and detained a former Chairman of Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank), Tunde Ayeni, for fraud.

Ayeni was chairman of the bank before it's license was revoked by the CBN in September this year. The former bank boss is alleged to have mismanaged the defunct bank's funds which almost led to its collapse. 

Treasury Looting: ''Buhari is shielding his corrupt relatives'' PDP

PDP has accused President Buhari of shielding members of his family that were recently alleged to have been part of a fraud syndicate. Read the statement from the party below

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenges President Muhammadu Buhari to showcase his much touted integrity by allowing an open investigation of his associates and close relatives, who were mentioned in serial looting of public resources.

Fela Durotoye shades Buhari following the signing of the 2018 Peace Accord

Fela Durotoye has taken a jab at President Muhammadu Buhari after their meeting to sign the 2018 Peace Accord.

Following the event which held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, presidential aspirant, Fela Durotoye shared a photo he took with President Buhari, former head of state of Nigeria, Yakubu Gowon, and other politicians.

CBN Governor tells Mr Eazi‘Your dreadlocks are irresponsible’

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele allegedly told famous singing sensation Mr Eazi that his dreadlocks are irresponsible

Meghan Markle presents an award to designer of wedding dress, Clare Waight Keller at the British Fashion Awards

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, surprised guests at the British Fashion Awards last night, as she made an unexpected appearance to honor her wedding dress designer, Clare Waight Keller.

'Welcome to an industry where enmity reigns supreme' - Comedian, AY writes about Nollywood

A few days after actor, Kevin Ikeduba shared a video describing Nollywood as a place filled with fake people, Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, AY has come out to say the same thing.

See shoes aunty gift from UK

Can't complain about a gift right? Lol.

 

Newlywed Priyanka Chopra shares loved-up photo with husband Nick Jonas as she reveals she's in 'marital bliss'

Bollywood actress, Priyanka Chopra, 36, who tied the knot two weeks ago with her husband, singer Nick Jonas, 26, shared this loved-up photo of them as they spend some time at the beach. 

In the photo, the pair cuddled up together whilst soaking up the sun on the beach, with Priyanka flashing her glamorous wedding ring as she rested her hand on Nick's chest. She captioned the sweet snap: 'Marital bliss they say..'