PASTOR ORITSEJAFOR DONATES CARS, TRICYCLES

President of Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has donated cars, tricycles and other items to the less priviledged. A statement by his Special Assistant (Media and Public Affairs), Mr. Kenny Ashaka, said the cleric gave out six brand new Hyundai cars, 15 tricycles, 100 grinding machines, 3.8KVA power generating plants and 200 bags of rice in Warri, Delta State, on Wednesday.

According to the statement, Oritsejafor made the donations to reduce poverty in the country.

The yearly empowerment programme was organised by the World of Life Bible Church through Eagle Flight Micro Finance Bank owned by the church.

NIGERIAN-AMERICAN RAPPER, WALE, NOMINATED FOR GRAMMY AWARDS

Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, stage name Wale, is a Nigerian-American rapper from Washington D.C. Wale was born to Nigerian parents on September 21, 1984. The rapper rode into the American top 10 music charts in 2006 with the song, "Dig Dug (Shake It)". His rap song Breakdown was featured on the video game, Madden NFL 2009. He was signed on to Rick Ross music group and soon after, to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation for management.

He has been nominated for the Soul Train Music Awards, MTV U Woodie Award, BET Hip Hop Awards, which he won early in 2012 for the Best Collaboration title. And now his song, "Lotus Flower Bom", featuring Miguel, has been nominated for the Grammy Award in the Best Rap Song category.

WE WATCHED AS OUR FIVE KIDS ROASTED TO DEATH - COUPLE WHO LOST ALL THEIR KIDS IN FIRE

It's been weeks since the fire disaster that wiped out five children of Mr. & Mrs. Augustine Ikwuagwu on Comfort Oboh Street, Kirikiri Town, Lagos, but its bitter memory still lingers. Indeed, the tragedy has been a nightmare to the couple. When Saturday Sun met with the couple recently, pain and agony have overwhelmed them, as they recounted their loss.

OBAFEMI MARTINS CONFIRMS ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH MARIO BALOTELLI'S SISTER

There's been rumour going round that Obafemi Martins is dating Mario Balotelli's elder sister, Abigail Barwuash and that Mario is  not in support of the relationship. In a recent interview with goal.com, Obafemi confirmed that he is infact dating Abigail and also that Mario has no objections to their relationship;

 “Mario is my boy. The respect is there because I used to play at Inter, in the youth team with him. He’s giving me my respect and I’m doing same. People are putting it in the news that he’s upset, of course he’s glad.

PHOTOS FROM 2012 CALABAR FESTIVAL

It's hard to believe the carnival is in Nigeria right? This year's carnival featured bands from Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Cameroon, and Ghana and they really spiced things up.  More pics after the cut...

D'BANJ APOLOGISES FOR THE 'TREK OF LIFE' HE PUT PEOPLE THROUGH FOR HIS KOKO CONCERT

I heard artistes and fans who came out for D'banj's Koko Concert had to walk a very far distance from where their cars were parked to the venue of the concert. Above is pics of some of the artistes walking to the venue and tweets from fans afterwards. D'banj has apologised for this inconvenience. See his tweets below (lol at trek to Jerusalem)...

COVENANT UNIVERSITY EXPELS OVER 160 STUDENTS FOR NOT ATTENDING CHURCH SERVICE

About 160 students have been expelled from Covenant University, Cannanland, Ota, Ogun State by the authorities of the school. Cannanland, Ota, Ogun State, recently for what was described as “disregard of paramount core values.” 

I just called my very close friend's brother who is in Covenant to confirm and he said it's true. According to him, during their departure service, meant to sign off from the school after the end of the Semester and Matriculation of students on November 30, some students were sitting outside gisting and loitering around but unknown to them 'Papa' as they call Bishop Oyedepo, was on his way to the service. 

 Expelling students for not attending a service after paying such high sums in school fees? How many of you agree with me that that's too extreme a  punishment for not attending a service. I've heard that David Oyedepo is very quick to anger and sometimes curse the students.Continue to read after the cut...

RIHANNA NAKED AGAIN, STARK NAKED THIS TIME O

The Barbados-born banger was recently spotted on the balcony of her luxury pad in her hometown with the curtains wide open, Rihanna took off her bikini to put on her underwear. Trust the paparazzi not to miss such a golden opportunity, they got good pics of her in her birthday suit. See the pics after the cut...

KOGI STATE GOVERNOR INVOLVED IN FATAL AUTO CRASH WHICH KILLED HIS ADC INSTANTLY

Governor Idris Wada of kogi state was involved in a ghastly motor accident today along Ajaokuta-Lokoja road on his way to Lokoja, the state capital, after attending the annual Igala education summit held at the Kogi State University, Anyigba.

The governor’s convoy which was said to be on high speed in order to meet up with another assignment in Lokoja when one of the tyres of the  staff jeep suddenly burst. In the process the jeep driver lost control and ended up in a ditch leading to the death of the governor's ADC, Idris Mohammed, who died on the spot.

 The governor was rushed to the state specialist hospital where he was taken into the emergency care unit for treatment but at the time of reporting this, he has been moved to Abuja. A lot of terrible things happening to so many of our leaders this period. They need to go for serious prayers.

WHO ROCKED THE BLACK DRESS BETTER: NADIA BUHARI AND YVONNE NELSON AT THE 2012 GHANA MOVIE AWARDS

The 2012 Ghana Movie Awards held on the 25th Dec., 2012 and both Nadia and Yvonne looked stunning in black. Can't decide which look I love more, you nko?

COUPLE OF THE DAY: VAN VICKER AND WIFE AT THE GHANA MOVIE AWARDS

Lovely couple.

US, CANADA AND TAIWAN WARN CITIZENS AGAINST NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TO NIGERIA

A few days ago, the United States, Canadian and Taiwanese governments warned their nationals against non-essential travel to Nigeria, following increased terrorist attacks in the North-East. On Thursday, Security was beefed up around foreign missions in Abuja.

According to Focus Channel report on Thursday, Taiwan urged its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria, especially during the coming week. The Taiwanese government cited fear of another terror attack on Abuja, Nigeria’s capital for its security alert.

Who can blame them, Boko Haram has seriously dented the image of this country. I only hope the situation and image of this country can be turned around for good and soon too otherwise we can kiss foreign investors and investments good bye. Continue to read after the cut...

COMEDIANS BASKET MOUTH AND AY'S TWITTER FIGHT

 @Golden225 said some horrible things about AY on Twitter for showing off the car he bought for his wife and AY replied in the tweets above. Read the tweets that led to the above tweets after the cut...

KAREN IGHO AND HER FAMILY (PHOTOS)

 Lovely family and I love her outfit. But Karen suppose get powder wey suit her face o. Lol. Another pic after the cut...

KIM KARDASHIAN IS PREGNANT!

According to Mediatakeout,  last night a physician visited Kim Kardashian at her home to treat her for "acute morning sickness" and they claim it is confirmed.. This is good news. Congrats to the Kimye. Guess this means we will be hearing the sound of wedding bells soon, or not.