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She usually keeps mum about her private life, but Nelly Furtado revealed in a new interview on Wednesday that she’s back on the market. “ I am single now,” she said on ITV’s Loose Women about secretly splitting from Demacio Castellon last summer. “Someone here needs to update my Wikipedia. It’s not helping my dating life! ” The singer, 38, wed the sound engineer in 2008 in an ultra-private ceremony that they kept hidden from the public until more than a year later. “I went through an emotionally difficult time last summer and I actually wrote and sung myself songs to get through it,” Furtado, who’s currently promoting her sixth studio album, The Ride, said about the breakup. “I would sing to myself while I drove on these long drives, and I thought to myself, ‘I’m so lucky that I can write songs because I can soothe myself with them.'” And though she’s still working through her heartbreak, the star says she’s focusing on her 13-year-old daughter, Nevis (with ex Jasper Gahuni...

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The ace comedian and proud dad shared this adorable photo with his first child Xsara Akpobome.

The House of Representatives Committee on Justice, says it plans to invite former president Goodluck Jonathan to answer questions on the controversial $1.1 billion Shell/Eni Malabu oil deal. Jonathan has been accused of receiving bribe for the oil deal, an allegation that he has since denied. See a statement from the House of Representatives after the cut...

Donald Trump Jr. the first son of US president, in a new interview with the Associated Press says he'll not run for office in 2018, but said he's open to the possibility of running in the future. In his words, "maybe someday, it's not something I'm doing now. But you never know, it's fascinating stuff."  In the interview, he added:  '"People keep asking me: when are you running for mayor? Well, I'm not. If I was, New York City mayor is much less interesting to me than perhaps other things like governor of a state. That's not saying I'm running. It's just saying that, hey, if I ever did something, I'd probably be more interested in something like that."

The body of the first female Muslim judge in the United States', Shelia Abdus-Salaam, 65, was found Wednesday afternoon in the Hudson River near Manhattan, in New York. Abdus-Salaam served as an associate judge of the Court of Appeals and was the first African-American woman to serve on New York's top court. Shelia Abdus-Salaam had been reported missing earlier in the day.  Witnesses noticed a body floating in the water near 132nd Street and Hudson Parkway in Manhattan at around 1.45pm Wednesday and called 911, police said. After her body was recovered from the river, her husband, Reverend Gregory Jacobs, confirmed her identity. According to reports, there was no visible signs of trauma or physical injuries suggesting foul play. Police are still investigating. Jonathan Lippman, who once served as the chief judge of the state Court of Appeals from 2009 to 2015, said Abdus-Salaam's death is a "terrible blow." "I'm deeply saddened at h...

These photos which have gone viral on social media are said to be photos from the wedding of a Liberian man and his wife who were accompanied by the groom's fellow Keke Napep drivers in convoy. More photos below....

Adamu Muazu has denied claims by Sahara Reporters that he is the owner of the Ikoyi home where $50 million was discovered yesterday. Read the report by Sahara Reporters below: Former Chairman of National People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmadu Adamu Mu'azu has 'disowned' the house where Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) officers yesterday discovered more than $50 million hidden behind false walls in a swanky apartment tower in the upscale Ikoyi area of Lagos. Mr. Muazu who reached out to Saharareporters shortly after we published the report, however, failed to explain why the construction firm that built the house listed his name as a client. Etco Nigeria Limited, a construction firm partly owned by an Israeli company, Electral Limited, prides itself as haven built several residential and corporate complexes in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Lagos including the property at No 16 Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, where EFCC recovered over $50 million cash stashed...

Omawumi Yussuf is a year older today,  April 13th . The singer and mother of two ,  shared new photos of herself rocking her signature Afro, and also gifts she got from her husband this morning. She also reflected on her life's journey so far in a post on Instagram, saying: "I have been through a lot in the past few years and my testimony has been mostly of good... Well when God said ' all things work TOGETHER for good', most people forget that 'together' is made up of good and bad and sometimes horrible. Thank God I realized it not too late in life. When I look back in my life, where I came from, the woman I've grown up to be, all I say is God IS Good. I am not comparing myself to anyone and counting my blessings whilst comparing it to anyone's misfortune because I've come to realize that Life happens to anyone and everyone. "I am just in a place of extreme and complete Thanksgiving. Thank God, Thank My Family(Mothers, Brothers, Si...

Janet Jackson, 50, who recently split from her husband, Wissam Al Mana, stepped out for the first time with her son, Eissa Al Mana. The singer was seen strolling with her 3 months old son in a pram in a London park on Wednesday with a female companion. Her son's face still hasn't been shown to the world yet. More photos after the cut...

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, through the Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Hakeem Dickson has hinted on plans to introduce compulsory insurance scheme for all buildings in the state. Hakeem Dickson gave the hint on Monday at a media briefing on the activities of the commission saying it was part of preparations towards the commencement of the policy implementation, the state government, in synergy with consortium of insurance companies and National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), was already working out ways of enforcing the policy. According to him, the measure is in line with the Lagos State Government Safety Law 2003, saying the law would be applicable to both owners of completed and uncompleted buildings in the state. Penalties for defaulters, according to him, attracts N100, 000, fine or one year imprisonment, or both on conviction. Dickson stated that the aim of the insurance policy was all about safety of lives and property in the state, adding ...

Singer Mariah Carey who just broke up with boyfriend of 5 months, Bryan Tanaka, took her twin children, Monroe and Moroccan to Disneyland in California for a day out. She shared the photo above on her page and captioned it: "Disneyland with  #demkids  ❤️💙"

Kim Kardashian stunned in an eye-popping skintight gold dress at The Promise premiere in Hollywood on Wednesday. The reality star and mother of two attended the star studded event with her older sister and mother of three Kourtney Kardashian. More photos after the cut..

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Adeboye has come out to clarify and set the records straight abut his social media accounts saying fraudsters are creating fake accounts in his name to scam people. Pastor Adeboye explains he only has a Facebook Page not a Facebook Account which means you cannot send him a friend request and he cannot send you a friend request either.  You can only like or follow his Facebook page and It's verified. Watch the video below:

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday, inaugurated the council members for Art and culture to drive tourism, create employment and increase the contribution of the non-oil sector to the State’s gross domestic product. The Members of the Board include arts enthusiast, Mrs. Polly Alakija as chairman, Nollywood veteran actress, Joke Silva, multiple awards winning actor and movie producer, Kunle Afolayan, influential visual artist, Kolade Oshinowo and foremost artist and designer, Nike Okundaye as members. Speaking at the inauguration of the Board which held at the Banquet Hall, Lagos State, the governor said the Council for Arts and Culture which we have just inaugurated has a huge responsibility to translate our vision in this regard to reality. He said the Board would among other things, be expected to ensure the sustainable management of arts and culture facilities and infrastructures in the State and create a sustainable framework for the sector. Accor...