Photos: Triana Building in Apapa gutted by fire

The popular Triana building on Commercial Rd in Apapa, Lagos was gutted by fire in the early hours of this morning June 25th. The fire lasted for hours before firefighters were able to put it out...but not before millions of naira worth of property was destroyed. See more photos below...

'Don't call her my son' R-Kelly finally addresses transgender daughter

In case you haven't heard, R&B legend R Kelly has a transgender daughter with ex-wife and star of Hollywood exes, Andrea Kelly. 14 year old Jaya Kelly (pictured right) now goes by the name Jay after she revealed she/he has identified as male since he was 7 years old. She's dumped her female clothes and strictly wears clothes and even cut her hair. Jay admitted that her father recently found out about her transition to a boy but her mum and sister have known for a while and are supportive.

Well, R.Kelly may know that his daughter now calls herself a boy but he's definitely having difficulty coming to terms with it. When asked about it during an interview at the WCGI Summer Jam this week, R.Kelly shut the reporter up when he referred to Jaya as his son.

"Well, first off don’t start by calling her my son. As far as that’s concerned, always believe what you see - with your own eyes that is. That’s the best way to go about this business. I’ve heard a lot of things about a lot of people and it was never true.”

Awwww, a father in denial. See more photos of Jaya/Jay Kelly below...

Comedienne Helen Paul signs Globacom deal

Comedian, Radio/TV personality, actress and singer Helen Paul has joined the league of respected ambassadors of telecoms giant, Globacom.

She signed a mouth-watering endorsement deal worth several millions of naira in May, but it was officially made public on Monday June 23rd. Photos from the signing will be made available later. Congrats to her!

Doctors call for blood donation for Monday's Kano blast victims

Medical authorities have called for blood donation for victims of the Kano state bomb blast that happened on Monday June 23rd at the Kano School of Hygiene Gida Murtala road in Kano.

Some of the victims who are currently receiving treatment at the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital are in dire need of blood, doctors say. Yesterday students of the Kano School of Hygiene were seen at the hospital coming to donate blood for their colleagues.

Pictured above is the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi II when he paid a visit to the victims at the hospital yesterday. Eight people died from the blast while 12 others suffered serious injuries.

Luiz Suarez facing 2-year ban as pictures emerge of him trying to bite same player a year ago

Pictures have emerged of Uruguayan and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez trying to bite Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini (left) 12 months before biting him again at their match last night in Brazil. The first incident happened during a Confederations Cup clash between Italy and Uruguay in 2013.

Meanwhile Suárez is reportedly now facing a two year ban. FIFA disciplinary committee said this morning that it had opened proceedings against him and has asked his team to present evidence later today. "Any type of proof may be produced, including reports from referees, declarations from the parties and witnesses, material evidence, audio or video recordings’. the committee said.

A decision on whether he is guilty of biting or not will be published before Saturday when Uruguay will play Colombia.

Video: Bosnia Herzegovina vs Iran – (3–1) – Highlights – World Cup

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• Video Comment:After seeing a shot on the turn clear the bar and a header saved by the goalkeeper in the opening minutes, Dzeko came back down the pitch in search of the ball and was successful with a longer range attempt midway through the first half. Picking up the ball from 40 yards out from Miralem Pjanic, the Roma midfielder who initiates most of Bosnia’s attacks, Dzeko carried the ball forward then cut inside to make room for a left foot shot that found Alizera Haghighi’s bottom left corner with some precision. Perhaps the goalkeeper should not have been beaten from outside the area by a low shot that was less than thunderously struck, yet Dzeko aimed for exactly the right area. Bosnia-Herzegovina 3 – 1 Iran. 
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Bomb explosion hits Adamawa market

The police said there was no casualty.
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A bomb explosion has occurred at Kasuwan Kuturu
market in Mubi area of Adamawa State.

The News Agency of Nigeria quotes the Adamawa
Commissioner of Police, John Abakasanga, as saying the
explosion targeted a police patrol team.
He said there was no casualty from the blast.

Adamawa is one of the three states under emergency rule
due to the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents.
Details later…

Update on Emab Plaza bombing, 21 confirmed dead, 17 injured

The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, has confirmed that 21 people died this afternoon when a bomb went off at the very busy Emab Plaza in Wuse 2, Abuja. He also confirmed that 17 people were seriously injured and have been taken to Maitama District Hospital,  Gwarimpa hospital, Wuse hospital, Garki hospital and National hospital.

Mr Mba said one suspect has been arrested and investigations have already started. The bomb is said to have gone off in a car as it passed through the gate of the mall around 4 this afternoon. The fire that followed the explosion is said to have engulfed most of the cars parked around the mall.  

Security Forces have condoned off the scene of the blast, while the Police Bomb Disposal Squad has commenced post-blast analysis as part of the general investigative process, according to a statement.

The attack is believed to have been carried out by a suicide bomber though there are other conflicting reports from some eye-witnesses that a man on a bike threw the explosive and sped off. Though no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, we all can kinda guess. See more photos below....

Video: Nigeria – Argentina – (2-3) – Highlights – World Cup 2014

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  Video: Nigeria equalised twice through Ahmed Musa before Marcos Rojo struck a second half winner with his knee.
  
  For the first time in World Cup finals history both teams scored inside the opening five minutes, as both teams progress to the second round.
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Okocha and Kalusha thumb up Enyeama

The African football legends have described as phenomenal the performance of the Super Eagles goalkeeper at the ongoing 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil

Former Nigeria captain Austin Okocha has heaped praises on Nigeria’s first choice goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama for his brave showing against Argentina on Wednesday night.

Lionel Messi’s brace inspired Alejandro Sabella’s men to a 3-2 victory over the Super Eagles but the Lille of France player posted a five-star performance to keep the scoreline respectable.

According to Okocha who captained Nigeria to the 2002 edition of the World Cup co-hosted by Korea/Japan, Enyeama is Nigeria’s man of the competition while insisting his former national teammate deserves more accolades.

Messi: – Argentina have to keep improving

With the Albiceleste wrapping up their spot
in the next round thanks to a perfect group-stage record, their star forward vowed that there is still more to come Lionel Messi pledged that his Argentina side would keep improving after they finished top of their group at the World Cup.

La Albiceleste defeated Nigeria 3-2 to finish
top of Group F with wins in all three games,
meaning they will face one of France, Switzerland or Ecuador in the next round.

Messi, who scored twice against the African
side to take his tournament tally to four,
did not hide his desire for the team to step
up their performance level as the competition enters its tougher phase.

“We saw a good Argentina, despite the two
Nigerian goals. Now we want more, we have to keep improving,” he said to reporters.

“I think we have improved from the last [two] games. We played against a team that was going forward with good players.

“We said before: our strikers had to move a little bit more because we weren’t finding
spaces.
We had that today and we have to work, so the next game we won’t concede goals.”

The Barcelona forward also revealed that he was enjoying the atmosphere surrounding the tournament, as he bids to lead Argentina to their first World Cup trophy since 1986.

“It’s great to see so many people here. We were expecting it and in the previous games it was like that,” he continued.
“It’s beautiful what we’re living through these days, I hope we can keep giving them joy.

“It’s a strange World Cup, with results we weren’t expecting to see. We have to keep calm. We’re still behind our dream, the dream we all want.” Messi scored four of Argentina’s six goals
in the group stages and will be expected to lead his side out for their round of 16 fixture on July 1.

With the Albiceleste wrapping up their spot
in the next round thanks to a perfect group-stage record, their star forward vowed that there is still more to come Lionel Messi pledged that his Argentina side would keep improving after they finished top of their group at the World Cup.

La Albiceleste defeated Nigeria 3-2 to finish
top of Group F with wins in all three games,
meaning they will face one of France, Switzerland or Ecuador in the next round.
Messi, who scored twice against the African
side to take his tournament tally to four,
did not hide his desire for the team to step
up their performance level as the competition enters its tougher phase.
“We saw a good Argentina, despite the two
Nigerian goals. Now we want more, we have to keep improving,” he said to reporters.
“I think we have improved from the last [two] games. We played against a team that was going forward with good players.
“We said before: our strikers had to move a little bit more because we weren’t finding
spaces.
We had that today and we have to work, so the next game we won’t concede goals.”
The Barcelona forward also revealed that he was enjoying the atmosphere surrounding the tournament, as he bids to lead Argentina to their first World Cup trophy since 1986.
“It’s great to see so many people here. We were expecting it and in the previous games it was like that,” he continued.
“It’s beautiful what we’re living through these days, I hope we can keep giving them joy.
“It’s a strange World Cup, with results we weren’t expecting to see. We have to keep calm. We’re still behind our dream, the dream we all want.” Messi scored four of Argentina’s six goals
in the group stages and will be expected to lead his side out for their round of 16 fixture on July 1.
- See more at: http://www.gurusloaded.com/messi-argentina-have-to-keep-improving/#sthash.Q2VKuBDi.dpuf

With the Albiceleste wrapping up their spot
in the next round thanks to a perfect group-stage record, their star forward vowed that there is still more to come Lionel Messi pledged that his Argentina side would keep improving after they finished top of their group at the World Cup.

La Albiceleste defeated Nigeria 3-2 to finish
top of Group F with wins in all three games,
meaning they will face one of France, Switzerland or Ecuador in the next round.
Messi, who scored twice against the African
side to take his tournament tally to four,
did not hide his desire for the team to step
up their performance level as the competition enters its tougher phase.
“We saw a good Argentina, despite the two
Nigerian goals. Now we want more, we have to keep improving,” he said to reporters.
“I think we have improved from the last [two] games. We played against a team that was going forward with good players.
“We said before: our strikers had to move a little bit more because we weren’t finding
spaces.
We had that today and we have to work, so the next game we won’t concede goals.”
The Barcelona forward also revealed that he was enjoying the atmosphere surrounding the tournament, as he bids to lead Argentina to their first World Cup trophy since 1986.
“It’s great to see so many people here. We were expecting it and in the previous games it was like that,” he continued.
“It’s beautiful what we’re living through these days, I hope we can keep giving them joy.
“It’s a strange World Cup, with results we weren’t expecting to see. We have to keep calm. We’re still behind our dream, the dream we all want.” Messi scored four of Argentina’s six goals
in the group stages and will be expected to lead his side out for their round of 16 fixture on July 1.
- See more at: http://www.gurusloaded.com/messi-argentina-have-to-keep-improving/#sthash.Q2VKuBDi.dpuf

Freeze CoolFM comes for Etcetera, calls him a moron, shameless

Last Saturday, singer turned writer Etcetera wrote an article titled 'On-Air-Personalities, you have killed radio' where he criticized OAPs saying all they do is glorify celebs, recycle their music, chase fame and fake accents, amongst other things. Well, one of the OAP's has replied him.

Freeze Coolfm, who doesn't mince words, fired shots at him on Twitter this evening. He may not have mentioned Etcetera's name but which other singer turned columnist has been criticizing some of his colleagues in his controversial write ups? See more tweets below...

 

Solange Knowles reportedly engaged to her 51 year old boyfriend

According to multiple reports, Solange Knowles, 28, got engaged to her boyfriend of five years Alan Ferguson, 51, on her birthday yesterday June 24th. Beyonce's sister didn't confirm the reports but posted a photo of herself and Alan on her instagram page describing her birthday as 'perfect.'. A source close to the couple revealed that the longtime partners got engaged on Monday June 23rd.

"I'm not a thief, I'm catholic" ex-bank PHB MD standing trial says

Francis Atuche, the former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB now Keystone Bank, who is standing trial for allegedly embezzling N25.7 billion from Bank PHB told Justice Lateefat Okunnu of an Ikeja High court today June 25th during cross examination that he's never stolen in his life as he is a devout Catholic.

"I am a Catholic. I cannot be a thief. I was baptised in the church and before I left primary school, I have started receiving Holy Communion which I do every day. I cannot receive Holy Communion when I am not in the state of grace. I cannot be a thief because God has been gracious to me,’’ he said.

Atuche and his wife Elizabeth are both facing theft charges. Atuche is accused of usinge bank funds to set up companies using other people as fronts. One of such companies is Platinum Oil and Gas Ltd.

Explosion reported in Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos

So wait, bomb blast in Adamawa, Abuja and now we are hearing about another one in Lagos on the same day? According to a LIB reader who claimed to have witnessed it and according to a breaking news report on Vanguard, a bomb-laden car went off at Folawiyo Fuel Depot close to a Petrol Tank Farm at Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos around 8.30 this evening. The eye-witness said the explosion came from a Benz car parked right beside a LPG tanker

The explosion is said to have affected four buildings including two banks. Four people are said to have lost their lives. Details later...(photo credit - Vanguard)

#AttheclubwithRemy x DJ Jimmy Jatt's tour ends in Lagos tomorrow

The Remy Martin x Dj Jimmy Jatt’s25^thAnniversary tour will make a final stop after touring 5 cities across Nigeria with its Lagos edition promising to be the hottest so far. Already billed to perform along with Dj Jimmy Jatt at the party on 26^th June, 2014 are Iyanya, Patoranking and Tekno. The event will hold at Road Runners Club in Yaba, Lagos. Continue...

Pics: Michael Babatunde breaks arm after blocking shot from Onazi

We saw 22 year old Super Eagles midfielder Michael Babatunde taken off in the second half of yesterday's game against Argentina with his arm in a cast but some of us didn't really know it was that serious. It kinda is. A scan after the match showed that he literally broke his arm after being hit by a fierce shot from Ogenyi Onazi. (see pic on the left). He's been ruled out of the 2014 World Cup.

Onazi was aiming to score a goal with the long-range shot but the ball cannoned into Babatunde's arm. The video of the incident is kinda graphic..but you've seen worse,
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Pics: Jay Z & Beyonce finally release footage from their secret 2008 wedding

The power couple wed secretly in April 2008 after dating for about 6 years. And for the first time, we see photos of them as they exchanged their vows. Jay Z and Beyonce last night Wednesday June 25th projected footage from their secret wedding ceremony on the screen in a stadium in Miami, as they kicked off their tour 'On The Run'. The intimate home video was played in between performances from the mega stars to the excitement of the massive crowd. See more photos below..