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Kanye West gave Kim Kardashian a one of a kind Christmas gift.

On Thursday, the bride-to-be revealed West had commissioned a Hermes Birkin pocketbook with a painting by visual artist George Condo.

The design features a nude couple (possibly meant to be West and Kardashian) getting intimate alongside other, um, creatures.

''#HandPaintedGeorgeCondo #HermesBirkin #OneofOne #ChristmasPresentFromYeezy,'' Kardashian wrote.

If information gathered is anything to be considered then this is obviously not a good season for the beautiful comedienne, Damilola Adekoya popularly called Princess.

According to the report, famous female rib-cracker has separated from her movie director husband, Adeshola Jeremiah less than a year after they both tied the knot at a talk of the town traditional marriage on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Balmoral Hall, Oregun, Lagos.

Toke Makinwa looks absolutely stunning in this beautiful dress made by talented designer, April by Kunbi. The beautiful media personality wore the lovely dress to the Headies last night.

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Rivers State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Amaechi has attributed the increasing level of insecurity in Nigeria to the Federal Government.

The Governor also said that God, not man, installed him as the state governor because he fasted and prayed for 10 months before he became the governor.
''As a government led by me, a government installed by Christ, if anybody tells you he installed me, tell him it is a lie. Tell him that I said I prayed for 10 months and I fasted from 6am to 6pm, calling on Christ to come down and Christ came down mightily and installed me as governor. ''That is why you can see that in the face of human effontery, I have been able to stand face to face with them and I say I have Christ in me."

Miley Cyrus opens up about accusations of racism, her new sex- and drug-fueled infamy, celebrity friends and more in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times.

Responding to criticism of her MTV Video Music Awards twerk-fest, Cyrus says, ''It’s actually really funny how many people could watch my performance, and they think it was, like, sexist and degrading to women, and somehow people found that it was racist, which I couldn’t even wrap my mind around.''

Nollywood actress and singer Tonto Dikeh spent her Christmas at the house of Gbemi Phillips mum. Gbemi Phillips; director and writer is a good friend of Tonto and also directed her 'Itz Ova' video amongst many others. Nigerian rap sensation Phyno and Shakar El were also present at the Christmas day lunch / hangout.

Tonto aka Tontolet aka Poko Queen  is seen wearing a Versace gold necklaces and a very fashion forward vintage printed blouse.

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Nadia Buari displays a stylish fashion red hot dress to the premiere of her new movie, 'Diary of Imogen Brown' in Accra, Ghana. She looks really pretty, while Jim Iyke looks dapper in the red blazers.  Beautiful couple...

Gloria aka Purple'lah present Sond Idem Purple'lah cover!

Real names - Gloria James, born on 6th September 1997 in Taraba; 'Purple'lah is a multi-talented Singer, Rapper and songwriter. She fluently blends English, Pidgin and Hausa. 'Purple'lah is a total musical package. Continue...

Chris Brown celebrated Christmas with his off-and-on girlfriend Karrueche Tran.

On Wednesday, Tran posted an Instagram photo showing the singer kissing her cheek, along with the caption, ''Merry Christmas from us.''

The Vampire Diaries star, Paul Wesley, is officially divorced from actress Torrey DeVitto.

According to TMZ, the couple’s divorce is now final. They had a prenup and no children, so things went relatively smoothly. Paul, 31, gets to keep the $730,593 home as well as his Prius, Triumph Bonneville motorcycle, and Audi Q5, while Torrey, 29, keeps her Audi A4.

The couple got married back in April 2011 after meeting on set of 2007′s Killer Movie and dating for over three years. They separated this past July. Paul is currently dating his other Vampire Diaries co-star Phoebe Tonkin.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented a bowl of rice as one the registered voters during the recently concluded gubernatorial election in Anambra State.  The bowl of rice pictured in INEC's voter's roll was registered as a 37 year old male voter in Umuerodili township in Anambra State.

International US rapper, Wale had a chat with MTV Base VJ, Ehiz during his visit to Nigeria a month ago

The rapper spent a few days hanging out with Nigerian celebrities including Dbanj, Don Jazzy, Davido, Olamide and many others.

And he sat down with  MTV VJ Ehiz to talk about his relationship with, Wizkid, Ice Prince, Olamide, the lingering Dbanj and Don Jazzy feud and how he brought the pair together in one night.

Wande Coal and Kayswitch, both members of the defunct Mohits Records reunited on stage for the first time since their group disbanded and performed the song 'Who born the maga' at Wande Coal’s Industry nite. Now that the Black Diamond has left Mavin, it seems ok to hangout with his former family.

The gorgeous actress looked absolutely stunning as she debuted her new red hair. Her hair is usually Jet black hair. Loving it? Please share your thoughts?

Former Super Eagles' defence trojan, Taribo West has lost his mother.

Wakaji Batubo West who passed away on Monday at the former AC Milan defender's home in Lagos, South-West Nigeria was aged 90.

Taribo, who is the presiding pastor of Shelter in the Storm Ministries spoke to brilafm on the unforgettable memories of his late mother:

"She was a very disciplined woman, loving and I personally would miss her".

R & B singer Timi Dakolo is presently in a double joyful mood. Apart from celebrating Christmas, the winner of West Africa Idol has welcomed a new baby from his wife.

As announced by the handsome dude on twitter, his wife, Busola, was delivered of the child yesterday.

"I have a perfect Christmas gift, a Christmas baby. I am all smiles," Timi Dakolo wrote on his timeline.

This is the third child the singer is having.

The Federal Government, in a bid to ensure the successful implementation of its recently approved National Automotive Industry Development Plan, said it would encourage local auto manufacturers to produce less expensive models with price range of between N1.2m and N1.5m.

It also said it would collaborate with auto manufacturers, franchise holders, reputable motor dealers and selected banks to put in place an all-inclusive domestic dealership network through which a user-friendly vehicle purchase scheme could be funded by the National Automotive Council.

These are contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the NAC in Abuja.

Thank God we are all seeing this Christmas. May the reason for this season never cease in our lives. And may the joy of Christmas brings us good fortune in all areas of our lives......Merry Christmas.....Slastyles

Information making rounds indicate that Mavin Records singer, D’Prince did not actually pay for his recently celebrated 2013 edition of Benz Coupe worth N13million, as many thought that he might have acquired the posh automobile from his big hit of the year, his MTN endorsement deal. Rather, it has been revealed that the Omoba crooner got the car as a gift from his girlfriend, Inorie Fotso.

Inorie Fotso is a New York based Cameroonian dancer and actress. She is the daughter of one of the richest men in Cameroon, Victor Fosto. Inorie Fotso is a dance/house singer and also an actress who has stretched her tentacles to Nollywood. They have been together for two years and are still taking the relationship to the next level.

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, with her husband, Philip Ehiagwina made an  appearance  at the Nollywood Christmas Event....

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Tuface, D'banj, P-Square, Don Jazzy and Banky W.

Tuface
Born Innocent Idibia, the former member of the band, Plantashun Boyz, is among the richest artists in the industry. With two platinum records already behind him, Tuface (2Face) is speculated to be worth about 550 million naira ($3.47 million). He has had endorsement deals from companies such as Guinness, which earned him 20 million naira ($125,000) and Airtel, which earned him 22 million naira ($139,000). He was also rumoured to have collected 30 million naira ($189,000) from the producers of the Phat Girls movie. Tuface has invested heavily in real estate and stocks, and made bug money from it. He once said his goal was to recover all the wealth taken from Africa.

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has called on her teeming fans not to fall victims of some fraudsters on social media, who ask them to part with their hard-earned money.

According to what i gathered, some set of people have been going about on the internet requesting unsuspecting fans of the actress to pay money into some bank accounts to appear in a movie production by the sultry actress.

Also, another impostor on Facebook promised some unsuspecting fans penultimate week that laptops and Blackberries would be given to them (fans) as Christmas and New Year gifts.

Popular music video director Moe Musa who is currently in the UK announced that his dad passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 in an ‘horrific accident’ in Nigeria.

"Still can’t believe it, such a sudden accident and now your gone, just like that. This is my Father and he passed away yesterday morning in Nigeria due to a horrific accident. May your Soul Rest in Eternal peace… Love You Dad #CherishedEveryMoment," Moe Musa wrote on his Instagram page as he posted a photo of himself and his dad.

The General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F Kumuyi, has again warned members of the church against celebrating Christmas, saying the annual celebration of Christmas is idolatrous and unscriptural.

Kumuyi warned that partaking in the celebration made Christians to go back from the commandment of Jesus Christ.

The cleric said this on Saturday at the annual national December convention of the church, which held at the church’s camp ground in Ogun State.

Few days to the new year and the bread winner and head of the family is shot dead, so sad as popular Video director Sesan and Beat FM OAP Fade Ogunro have lost their father Sesan Ogunro in a tragic robbery incident in Lagos last night December 22, 2013.

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The Pastor of the Household of God Church International, Chris Okotie, recently bought a Rolls Royce Coupe, the 2014 Bespoke Edition, to mark his 30 years as born-again Christian and 27 years as a pastor.
According Okotie’s close aide, the pastor spent N120m on the luxury car and had earlier spent N33m on a Range Rover Autobiography to mark a milestone of his church.

The source, in a text message, said, “Pastor Okotie just bought a Rolls Royce Coupe, 2014 Bespoke Edition at N120m to mark his 30 years as a born-again Christian and 27 years as a pastor. He had earlier bought a Range Rover (Autobiography) 2014 Model for N33m, reputed to be the costliest SUV in the world to mark this ministry’s milestone.”

Am sure you guys are aware American reality TV star, Angela Simmons is in town to co-host Music Meets Runway which holds today at the Eko Hotels and Suites.

Earlier on she posted pictures of herself in a yellow and blue Nigerian traditional attire, she paired it with nude Louboutins, gold hoop earrings, vintage cat-eyed glasses and had her box braids tied up in a doughnut bun. For someone who is only in Nigeria for the first time, she nailed the look!

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While we wish this was actually the truth, there is no way anyone should believe what the internet is reporting on this story.  Some of the responses to this post have been seriously amazing though.

Mercy Johnson Okojie is one of the highly paid actress in Nollywood right now. Besides being one of the most sought after actresses, the dark skinned actress has placed herself on a pedestal where she now charges up to N2million fee for a movie. In the last few years, films with Mercy Johnson’s name and face in it, have some what become an indication that the film will turn-out a best-seller.

Recognising this fact, it is no wonder the actress has pushed up her fees high up for marketers and producers who request her to feature in their flicks.

A few months ago, the Film and Video Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (FVPMAN) threatened to ban the actress for allegedly becoming exorbitant with her fees, which have shot up as high up as N2m for a movie role, while the rest of her peers are paid between N700,000 and N1.2million.

Actress Foluke Daramola-Salako who has been facing criticism for her marriage and many other things has remained open and she recently revealed more about herself in an interview including her shocking introduction to sex.

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Few days ago, the 12 years old romantic relationship between Toke Makinwa and Maje Ayida crashed. The Rhythm 93.7 FM alleged party-freak presenter confirmed this to a national newspaper in an interview.

It turns out  that the duo have unfollowed each other from social media platforms; Twitter and Instagram.

Some might see this development as bad blood between the estranged lovebirds. It is unknown who first pulled the first string.

A group of Boko Haram militants in the early hours of today attacked the 202 Army Battalion Barracks located in Bama, about 40 kilometers outside Maiduguri town, and killed several women and children.

The Islamic sect, according to a source in the barracks, struck around 3am local time, firing heavy arms and ammunition.

A source, said that troops of the Nigerian Army and Air Force repelled the sect using fierce air and ground attacks, resulting in the killing of many of the terrorists.

He explained that some soldiers in the barracks lost their wives, children and relatives in the fight, which lasted until about 7am, during which time the sound of explosives and guns filled the air.
According to him, accurate details of actual casualties are unavailable, and there is tension and confusion within the military.

Dan Foster staring at Kate Henshaw's Boobs... LOLz!

It was reported a few days ago that sexy Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buhari had an engagement ring on her, which left people confused as to if her lover, Jim Iyke has finally proposed marriage to her.

But in a recent interview with an online media, the pretty actress said she is not engaged. Nadia explained that the ring on her is just for fashion.

''I wear what looks like an engagement ring; but I’m not engaged; I bought the ring myself," the Ghanaian star said. She further added that, 'When you look at these rings, I think there are three of the same kind of ring so is this an engagement ring? I think you guys want to make a story out of nothing.''

Actor/movie director  Desmond Elliot in a recent interview confirmed his political ambition for 2015 and explained his affiliation with Jimi Agbaje, who is running for the Lagos State Governorship race in 2015; ''Yes I have political ambitions for 2015 by God’s grace''

He also cleared the air on his relationship with Jimi Agbaje, saying he’s not rooting for the Governorship aspirant contrary to several media reports; he describes his interest for him as mere admiration.

''I admire him as a person doesn’t mean I’m rooting for him. It’s like one admiring Obama doesn’t mean I’ll vote for him or not'', he says.

Banky W is  single! Good news ladies...
The R&B star has shut down speculations that he and Italian-Ghanaian model Andrea Manuela Giaccaglia are a couple.
The music superstar recently told Hip Hop World Online when asked about the romance. He said: ''That’s news to me. Nothing happened, she’s a fantastic person who happens to be my friend.

Rihanna, Lily Collins, Miranda Kerr and Kerry Washington are among Vogue’s choices for the Best Dressed Women of 2013.

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Kokolets, D'Banj has announced that the Second season of Koko Mansion is finally coming soon. Get ready for 2014...

The Scene One School of Drama, a sub unit of Jenifa Foundation was established in 2011 by Funke Akindele with 25 students on admission with a minimum Secondary School Certificate of Education (SSCE) qualification, the school which is specialized in wide variety of creative courses including Introduction of Drama, Traditional and Contemporary Dance, Music, Etiquette and Manners just graduated the first set of graduands in Lagos on Thursday.

Star actress, Funke Akindele has urged Nigerian youths to believe in themselves and go out and conquer in their bid to realise their dreams. The graduation ceremony which took place at the school's rehearsal ground was attended by the graduands parents, family members and friends, who, she said, like the graduands, would remember the occasion for the rest of their lives.

Controversial Nigerian gospel singer, who is well known for her x-rated photographs, Caroline Sam, popularly known as Maheeda, has revealed why she returned to her old lifestyle.

The Edo State born singer, who was once a prostitute and made an open confession that she has repented and found Christ, said the reason she posted sensuous pictures of herself on her twitter and instagram accounts lately was because she wanted to show the world how sexy she is.

According to reports, popular television presenter and host of 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' TV game show, Frank Edoho was in Arochukwu, in Abia State on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 for his traditional wedding to his new lover, Sandra Onyenenecheya.

The couple were said to have lodged at a hotel in Abia called 'Brick House' and left very early on Thursday after the wedding. They have reportedly been spotted together in Paris, France.

Few years ago, Frank divorced his former wife, Kathrine, who is also a broadcaster. They had children for each other. Their marriage crashed over domestic violence claim.

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Its good when celebrities sometimes relate to their fans and answer questions they ask apart from the journalist exclusive interview most of them are used to, Popular singer, Waje had an AskWaje session with her Twitter followers.

Extracts of the answers to the questions she’s asked after the jump...

Popular Yoruba movie star Mercy Aigbe officially wedded her husband Lanre Gentry yesterday at the Ikoyi Registry Lagos.

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Beyonce's latest, self titled fifth album has crossed the 1 million mark in iTunes sales - in just seven days. Amazing right?

Beyonce dropped the release over night unexpectedly, with no promotion on December 13, and the record shifted 828,773 copies over its first weekend.