Kerry Washington Expecting Her First Child with her Nigeria husband Nnamdi Asomugha ( NFL player )

Scandal star Kerry Washington is pregnant with her first child...

Kerry Washington, who secretly married husband San Fransico 49er Nnamdi Asomugha back in June
 “Kerry and Nnamdi are ecstatic,” a source told PEOPLE. The baby is due in late spring.

CHRIS BROWN ENTERS REHAB FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT

According to TMZ Chris Brown has just entered a rehab facility for anger management issues ... presumably to deal with his temper problems and to blunt a possible prison sentence.

Sources tell TMZ ... Brown's attorney, Mark Geragos, just dropped him off at a facility in Malibu. The move doesn't come a day too soon.

We've learned the L.A. County probation department is going full bore in its investigation to determine if Brown violated his probation in the Rihanna case by getting arrested in D.C. over the weekend ... after allegedly punching a guy in the nose.

Sources tell TMZ, Brown flew to L.A. after getting released from the D.C. jail and met with L.A. County Probation Department officials today.

We're told it's likely the Probation Department will determine that Brown violated his probation, and a judge could sentence him to as much as 4 years in prison.

Along with Geragos, we're told his mom and GF Karrueche accompanied Chris to the facility.

The rehab move could show a measure of good faith and contrition.

Chris Brown is released after pleading 'not guilty' as assault charge is reduced to misdemeanour

Chris Brown has had his assault charge reduced from a felony to a misdemeanour.
The singer was arrested outside a five star hotel in Washington, D.C. on Sunday morning after he allegedly punched a man and broke his nose.
According to TMZ Brown pleaded not guilty and was released from custody without bail, and he was pictured smiling as he left court on Monday.
The website also reports that the 24-year-old has been ordered to stay 100 yards away from the alleged victim.
While it is not yet clear why Brown’s charge was reduced, TMZ reports it may be because the injuries were minor.
The victim apparently claims Brown broke his nose but according to the publication, the police have stated that the man was treated for a fractured nasal bone.
The original police report allegedly stated that it was Brown’s bodyguard who threw the punch, but the bodyguard's charge has also been reduced to a misdemeanour.

Photos : Little Baby Girl Is Forced To Live Inside Parents' Car Boot For Almost 2 Years!

In a case that has appalled France and investigators say “defies the imagination”, a baby girl was forced to live hidden in the boot of her parents' car for almost two years!

The tiny baby was found naked and feverish by mechanics who were carrying out repairs on the family's Peugeot 307 car.
The mechanics were alerted to the child’s presence after hearing “strange noises that sounded like moans” coming from the rear of the vehicle.

The mother, 45, a Portuguese woman known only as Rose-Marie, claimed that the noise came from “toys”.
But the men insisted on opening the boot and were horrified to discover a small, dehydrated and apparently feverish child lying naked in its own excrement.

The mechanic who found the girl, Guillaume Iguacel, said today he was still in shock from the discovery. That the girl’s mother appeared to have little concern for her daughter.
He said:
I’m still having trouble sleeping, it was a horrifying sight, seeing this little girl in her own excrement, not able to hold up her head, white as a sheet.
We were deeply shocked because she (the girl's mother) didn’t find this abnormal. We told her to remove the little girl (from the boot) and give her something to drink right away.


Paramedics were called and the little child was immediately taken to hospital.

The mother told investigators that she had kept the child’s existence from her husband, an unemployed builder, also Portuguese, who police were unable to question straight away given his drunken state.
The mother said she gave birth alone then hid the baby in the boot. It has no birth certificate and apparently no name.

“It appears the child had been hidden from her birth, and even worse is seriously retarded,” said Jean-Pierre Laffite, the prosecutor in nearby Brive-La-Gaillarde.
He said the girl’s height, weight and mental development didn’t conform to her age, estimated to be between 15 and 23 months. She cannot speak a word.

“It’s a situation that defies the imagination,” he added.

The little child's parents have been charged with child abuse and neglect, and social services have taken into care their three other children - a four-year-old girl and two boys aged nine and 10.

The couple, who remain under strict judicial supervision, face a maximum ten-year prison terms if convicted.

As to the motive for hiding the baby, a judicial source said: “(The mother) provided none. That remains the big mystery.”


Enugu State Gov Sullivan Chime Places Wife Under House Arrest

Clara Chime, the First Lady of Enugu State, is at the moment crying out for assistance to reach human rights bodies to come to her rescue as her husband, Governor Sullivan Chime, has placed her under house arrest!

In a letter dripping with pain and suffering which was sent to SaharaReporters, Mrs. Chime disclosed that she married Mr. Chime in October 2008 but that she has been unable to share the matrimonial
bed with him for over four years.

Describing her desperate situation, Mrs Clara Chime said that even President Goodluck Jonathan and First Lady Patience Jonathan have intervened with her husband without success.
“My father is late, my Mum and few of my siblings are confused and have done all kinds of prayers they know of, 3 of my siblings prefers me dead than to see me leave the Government house.  He treats my mum and my siblings bad,” she wrote.
The Enugu State First Lady said she has been introduced to two psychiatrists whose names she gave as Dr. Onwukwe and Dr. Agumo, who have prescribed “all kinds of drugs that ends up keeping me acute depressed and also drives me into hallucinations.”

The doctors, she noted, are scared of her husband the Governor, to whom nobody can tell the truth.

According to the letter, the Catholic Bishop of Enugu State (Callistus Onaga), and top priests have come to intervene, as have the President and the First Lady of the nation, without success.

Mrs. Chime further complains that Governor Chime has ordered her to leave with her four-year old son whom she conceived before their wedding.
However, the governor, according to her, later threatened to disown the boy should she leave with him.
“He has told everyone he can reach that there is no marriage between us that I can leave if I wish to but whenever I plan to leave, he instructs them to lock me in.  
I have told him through sms that I will leave my son behind and leave alone but still he instructed his securities to lock me inside the house.”

Mrs. Chime further complains she has lost touch with the real world and all that makes her beautiful because of the side effects of the drugs she is taking, stressing that she is under house arrest for committing no crime.

Of the situation in Government House, she said in the letter:
“He does not take care of me personally, the government gives me allowance to run the house and that's where I save little from to take care of my self, my mum and few of my siblings.
He shut me out of his life years ago; I don't have access to his apartment. The problem is enormous; I don't know where to start to explain from.”

She said that even the security detail in the lodge has resorted to praying for her, while the few that can be bought with money are taking advantage of the situation.
Mrs Chime said, begging:
Police and SS men have been instructed by Sullivan Chime to confine me in a place for a long time now against my wish [but] it is my wish to leave these premises. Please assist me to reach to the human rights and say to them to please come hastily and release me.”

Ciara and Future Engaged

It's official.

Ciara and Future are engaged to be married..!

Congratulations are in order for Ciara and Future after the rapper asked the pop star to be his wife.

According to reports Future proposed to Ciara on bended knee at a celebration for her 28th birthday with a 15-carat diamond ring.

The couple have been dating for one year.

Chris Brown Arrested for Assault

Chris Brown was arrested this morning for felony assault after attacking a man outside a Washington DC hotel ...

From TMZ
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Brown got into an argument with a man outside the W Hotel at 15th and K and allegedly began punching him. The incident occurred at about 4:30 AM.
Our law enforcement sources say Brown did not appear to be under the influence of anything at the time of the incident.
Brown is currently in custody. As for the other person, we're told he's being evaluated at a D.C. hospital. Sources say he's claiming injury.
Brown is still on probation in the Rihanna beating case and this could be grounds for violating his probation -- which means he could be sentenced to prison for nearly 4 years ... worst case scenario for him.

Lady Gaga strips down completely nude for her new single's artwork

Gaga has posed naked for the album cover of her latest single, and while it would be controversial for most artists, for the envelope pushing singer it is almost tame.
The 27-year-old revealed a first look at the cover art and two separate snippets of her new song Venus.
The constantly changing artist gave fans a first listen to her new disco beat track late on Friday, before releasing a second section in the early hours of Saturday.
Explaining the first snippet, Gaga said on Twitter: 'I wrote 4 hooks in Venus. The snippet is of the first two before the true chorus. The rise before the orgasm.'
While Lady Gaga is hoping to space travel but from the safety of her bed with the line 'Let's blast off to our new dimension (in your bedroom)', her cover art plays homage to one of art's classic images.


In London, as always, the singer turned heads as she arrived looking as though she was searching for her alien messiah from Venus.
The singer stepped out with her arms raised, wearing the same see-through creation from earlier and a possessed stare, she walked barefoot on the pavement.

Pictures from Kim Kardashian's 33rd birthday bash...

It was his bride-to-be Kim Kardashian's 33rd birthday extravaganza on Friday night, taking place in one of the most exciting cities in the world - Las Vegas.
But it seems that all of the festivities over the last few days had finally caught up with Kanye West on Friday night.
The rapper, who proposed to the reality star earlier in the week on Monday night, appeared all tuckered out, and was snapped taking a little nap while standing up, as the couple and her famous clan hit TAO nightclub at the Venetian Hotel to celebrate Kim's milestone.









Kim poses with her sisters Khloe and Kourtney as they arrive on the red carpet at TAO

Happy couple: Kim and Kanye arrived together, with Kanye dressed in an eye-catching red blazer for the occasion




Kris Jenner was also there to celebrate her daughter's birthday

Two planes collide at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos,

There was a minor accident on Friday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, involving a Turkish Airline aircraft and a Max Air plane. The Turkish Airline plane wings collided with that of Max Air plane which had brought in Pilgrims from Saudi Arabia.

Saturday PUNCH learnt that the Turkish Airplane had landed safely but was taxiing to stop at the airport’s apron when its wing collided with that of Max Air.

The collision resulted in minor damages to both airplanes and sources said they had been  taken away for repairs.

An online newspaper said the Spokesman, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Fan Ndubuoke, confirmed the incident. He however said damages to the aircraft belonging to both airlines were minor and that both planes had been taken away for repairs.

A similar incident occurred last year in Jos, Plateau State, when an Arik plane wings brushed an Airforce jet parked at the apron when the plane was taxiing to stop. There was also no casualty in the incident but only damages to both planes.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are Engaged

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are engaged...

It official folks. Kim and Kanye are planning to walk down the aisle.

According to E! News Kanye rented out San Fransico's AT&T Park and proposed to Kim with a flawless 15-carat diamond ring and a message on the Jumbo Tron while a 50-piece orchestra played Lana Del Rey's "Young and Beautiful," followed byKeri Hilson, Ne-Yo and Kanye's "Knock You Down." 

This will be Kim's third marriage and Kanye's first. 

Rihanna Kicked Out of Abu Dhabi Mosque

Rihanna was asked to leave the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi after staging an impromptu photo shoot...

A statement from the Mosque explained,
"[Rihanna] was asked to leave before entering the actual mosque after taking some photos that did not fit within the rules and regulations set out to preserve the sacredness of the center."
And I guess it didn't help that she referred to a group of Muslim women as bitches in an Instagram post from the shoot.  

The truth about Govt's position on ASUU strike - Finance Ministry

This is a press statement from the Federal Ministry of Finance about the ongoing ASUU strike. It's been four long months (Quite shameful I must add) with no apparent resolution to the conflict in sight...and some people are blaming the Minister of finance Dr Okonjo Iweala for what's going on.

Some people in ASUU have been distributing flyers with abusive messages against Dr Okonjo-Iweala and now the ministry is issuing a statement about it, saying the minister is not the problem. I'd rather read about when ASUU is calling off this strike to be honest. Find the press statement below
Contrary to some recent media reports, the Federal government has not adopted a take-it-or-leave-it approach in its negotiations with ASUU. Rather, the approach is focused on positive engagement and achieving sustainable solutions to the challenges facing higher education in the country. That is why President Goodluck Jonathan recently appealed to ASUU to respond to government’s positive steps by calling off its strike in the interest of suffering students and parents.
Despite this, for several days now, some elements in ASUU have been distributing pamphlets and flyers with abusive and inflammatory messages against the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in mosques and other places. This is taking academic unionism to a new low and infusing it with unnecessary politics. I am sure majority of ASUU members are not in support of this.

These messages are directed at using falsehood to demonize the Minister as callous and unsympathetic to the plight of students and parents. The major lie being peddled in the pamphlets and flyers is that Dr Okonjo-Iweala has insisted on a “take-it-or-leave-it approach” in the negotiations with ASUU. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Dr Okonjo-Iweala is the daughter of two retired professors and her father is presently a member of ASUU’s Board of Trustees and has been one for a long time. She speaks with her father everyday on the issue so how can be insensitive to issues concerning the sad state of tertiary education in the country? She understands and sympathizes with the plight of both students and lecturers. She wants our children back in school as soon as possible. Remember she is a mother and two of her young relatives are sitting at home due to the strike.

This is why government is working hard, under the leadership of the President, to seek practical and sustainable solutions to the challenges facing higher education in Nigeria. The President has made available N100 billion a year in the first instance to repair hostels, laboratories and classrooms and other facilities. An offer has also been made to ASUU of N30 billion towards their earned allowances. In fact, negotiations have even gone further than this. This is the first time, in years of negotiating with government, that significant sums of money have been put on the table for ASUU and universities on this particular set of issues. The Coordinating Minister is fully part of this.

Against this background, ASUU elements who want the strike to continue should have a heart and rethink their current take-it-or-leave-it approach to negotiation. Government has demonstrated its commitment to improving the university system. And it is even ready to do much more going forward. ASUU should listen to the voice of reason and the yearnings of Nigerians on this issue.

Paul C Nwabuikwu
Special Adviser to the Coordinating Minister and Minister of Finance

Watch Davido's Skelewu Official Video

Finally, Davido's official video, directed by Moe Musa is here.
The supposed unofficial one directed by Sesan sparked a controversy that threatened relationships.

So, compared to the first video, directed by Sesan, which do you prefer?

Rihanna Burns Everything Chris Brown Ever Gave Her

Rihanna burned every gift and letter she ever received from Chris Brown in a spiritually cleansing ritual...
Like many a heartbroken girl before her, Rihanna, 25, has taken drastic action to cut her ex out of her life - she's burnt every memento of Chris Brown.
The decision follows an explosive interview in which unrepentant Chris, 24, forced to take anger management classes after assaulting her, said: ‘I think the class I went to was a little bit sexist.
'It was beneficial because it made me cater more to a woman's thoughts and needs and how to handle situations.
'But it only tells you you're wrong, you're wrong, you're wrong.'
A source says: ‘Ri-Ri's disgusted.
'He's taken zero responsibility for what he did and is still painting himself as a victim. 'She's told friends she's totally done with him and held a ‘ritual burning ceremony' last week of his letters and gifts.'

BBA Angelo Dumps Beverly for his South African girlfriend, Candice Arends

According to my sources in South Africa, Beverly Osu's man in the BBA house, South African dancer Angelo Collins is kinda back with his South African girlfriend, Candice Arends. Well, it's more like he's trying to woo her back and they've been spotted meeting up at different spots in South Africa. It remains to be seen if their reconciliation will be a permanent one.

Meanwhile, I heard that things kinda fell apart for Bev and Angelo while he was in Nigeria a few weeks ago. Not only did Angelo make Bev's people buy his ticket to come to Nigeria, he also refused to be intimate with Bev while he was her though they shared the same hotel rooms. Angelo said he wanted to wait until things got serious between them. It didn't. And I hear Bev is sad about it but moving ahead.
And there has been a 'war' on Twitter already, between Beverly's fans against Candice's who are very pissed off that Angelo treated Beverly this way, and Candice had the guts to flaunt their reunion on Twitter.
I was thinking, ladies, what would you do if you were in Candice's shoes - would you take Angelo back if you were her? Considering all the embarrassment he caused her.
Remember he denied her publicly after Big Brother Africa The Chase show ended, told everyone he owed her no commitment.

Then he flew down to Nigeria and had a highly publicized visit during Beverly's birthday with pictures of them passionately kissing and him professing how much he loved Beverly.

Adams Oshiomhole signs death penalty for kidnappers bill into Edo state law

Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole today October 18th signed into the Edo State law, a bill that prescribes the death penalty for kidnappers. The death penalty is not just for kidnappers who kill their victims, its for all acts of kidnapping whether it involves murder or not. The new bill also states that houses used by kidnappers will be demolished.

Kate shows off her volleyball skills in skinny jeans and towering heels on her first solo engagement since birth of Prince George

While her husband played 'daddy daycare' at home in Kensington Palace this morning, the Duchess of Cambridge undertook her first solo public engagement since the birth of their baby son Prince George.
Kate, 31, left her three-month-old son with her husband to attend an event at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London in her role as patron of the charity SportsAid.
And she didn't let a pair of towering wedges put her off getting involved as she agreed to try her hand at a little volleyball.


Today's event is the third official outing for the Duchess since she left hospital with Prince George in July.
She joined her husband for a low-key 'farewell' engagement in Anglesey over the summer and last month donned a glittering rose gold evening dress for the Tusk Conservation Awards in London.
In contrast Baby George has not been seen in public since his day-old debut on the steps of the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington.

Ukrainian astronomers discover massive asteroid that could hit the earth in 2032 with the power of 2,500 nuclear bombs

The world as we know it could end on August 26, 2032.
A 1,300-foot wide asteroid is headed toward Earth and could strike the planet with the force of 2,500 nuclear warheads in 19 years, Ukrainian astronomers have shockingly revealed.
Crimean Astrophysical Observatory found the massive asteroid, called 2013 TV135, last weekend and the international scientific community has already rated it as one of the two most dangerous asteroids ever recorded.
Still, the chances of the object striking Earth are very low, estimated at 1 in 63,000. That means there's a 99.9984 percent chance that life on the planet will continue as normal.

Meet The 9 African 2013 Miss Universe Contestants

Nigeria
Name: Stephanie Okwu
Age: 19

2013 Miss Universe beauty pageant will see participation of 87 beauties from all around the world. It will be the 62nd Miss Universe pageant and will hold on November 9, 2013 in Moscow, Russia.
Continue after the cut to see the remaining 8 African beauty queens.

Gabon
Name: Jennifer Ondo
Age: 20

Botswana
Name: Tsaone Macheng
Age: 19

Ethiopia
Name: Mhadere Tigabe
Age: 21

South Africa
Name: Marilyn Ramos
Age: 22

Ghana
Name: Hanniel Jamin
Age: 19

Tanzania
Name: Betty Omara Boniphace
Age: 20

Mauritius
Name: Diya Beeltah
Age: 25

Angola
Name: Vaumara Rebelo
Age: 22