Alicia Keys releases 15 makeup-free stunning photos as she turns 36 today

Beautiful American singer, Alicia Keys, who recently embraced a no-makeup movement that sees her always completely bare-faced, turns 36 today and in celebration of her, her immense talent and great beauty, here are 15 stunning photos of her with no makeup on.

Check the photos below:

Phillip Coutinho to become the highest paid Liverpool player ever

Philippe Coutinho has committed his long-term future to Liverpool by signing the biggest contract in the club’s history.

The Brazil international, who has blossomed into the key figure in the current Liverpool team, has put pen to paper on a deal worth more than £200,000 per week that will keep him at the club until 2022.

Coutinho arrived at Anfield four years ago and his performances have alerted top clubs across Europe to his ability but he is settled on Liverpool with his young family and has a strong relationship with Klopp.

Manager Klopp said of Coutinho: ‘I think everyone knows what a great footballer Phil is, that is not in question — but not everyone sees what an incredibly positive character he is and what a big influence he is on the dressing room’.

Burna Boy threatens to block MTV Base over comparison with Patoranking

Damini Ogulu a.k.a Burna Boy is making headlines again. When MTV Base conducted a poll online asking viewers to state their preferred choice between Patoranking and himself, it did not find it complimentary.

The ”Like to party” crooner obviously did not find the polls funny as he called out the media company for comparing him to Patoranking and threatened to block them on Twitter.

Senator wants corruption ‘legalised and liberalised’

A Nigerian senator has asked the country’s senate to legalise corruption, in spite of it being one of the major problems confronting one of Africa’s largest economy.

Senator Yele Omogunwa (APC-Ondo South) spoke during plenary on Wednesday while contributing to the upper chamber’s debate on the 2017 budget.

Noting that pass federal budgets have had little or no impacts on the Nigerian people because of pervasive corruption, the senator stated that legalising and liberalising it would be better.

Omogunwa was elected a senator on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) but defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in November 2017, a party that kicked out PDP from the centre owing to its campaign promise to stamp out corruption.

Madonna appears in High Court in Malawi to apply to adopt two more children

Pop superstar Madonna has filed for the adoption of two more children from Malawi, it has emerged.

The 58-year-old singer appeared before a High Court judge in the capital Lilongwe on Wednesday to make the application. 

Madonna appeared before Justice Fiona Mwale amid tight security, accompanied by two unidentified children and several other people, before being driven away in an SUV vehicle.

According to local reports, she arrived by private jet with her entourage and is said to have block booked the exclusive Kumbali Country Lodge before the court appearance. 

She was spotted as she entered at the court when she entered judges chambers and was later seen carrying a child, believed to be one of the two she wants to adopt.

One of her entourage was said to be carrying another child, according to Nyasa Times, and the singer was driven off in a KIA Sportage SUV.

Madonna's trip to Malawi last year was the first time in nearly two years that she visited the country, where she has at times been embroiled in controversy after her earlier adoptions.

She was stripped of her VIP status by former president Joyce Banda's government in 2013 and accused of being 'uncouth' and wanting eternal gratitude from the impoverished country for adopting the two children.

But Banda was ousted in 2014 elections and the new president, Peter Mutharika, moved to repair relations, saying 'my government has always been grateful for the passion Madonna has for this country'.

Last July, Madonna said she would not revive plans for a $15 million academy for girls in Malawi, which was cancelled amid allegations of mismanagement - leading to her tiff with Banda. 

It is now up to the court to decide whether to grant the adoption order, Malawi government spokesman Mlenga Mvula said. 

The singer will have to wait a week before hearing the decision on her application. It is unclear whether she will wait in the country until the decision is made.

Madonna adopted David Banda, now 11, in 2008 and a year later adopted Mercy James, now aged 10.

The pop star in 2006 founded the charity Raising Malawi to address the poverty and hardship endured by this southern African country's orphans and vulnerable children.

In July, Madonna and her family visited the African nation as she checked on the progress of a medical centre she is supporting in the southern city of Blantyre. 

The proud mother posted pictures of her with son Rocco, eldest daughter Lourdes, and David and Mercy as they toured the country.  

In the same month, David's father said he had healed his rift with the superstar.

Yohane Banda said the pop queen was 'happy' again after a bitter custody battle with former husband Guy Ritchie over son Rocco.

OAP Freeze is disappointed with controversial Apostle Suleiman

Days ago, the senior pastor of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide Apostle Suleiman went viral when he advised his congregation to kill any Fulani herdsmen trying to attack the church.

Popular on air personality, Freeze who in the past, usually agreed with a lot of Apostle Suleiman’s preachings, is singing a different tune this time. He took to Instagram to express his deep disappointment in the statement made by the man of God.

Here’s what he said below.

My Wife Demands N500 Per Round of Sex, Sleeps With Knife as Pillow – Husband Tells Court

Mr Sunday Olaosebikan on Wednesday approached an Igando Customary Court in Lagos to end his seven - year -old marriage to his wife, Mutiatu , for allegedly demanding for money before sex

He told the court, “My wife always refuses me sex until she collects N 500.

“This, I am sure, is why she has not conceived after the birth of our only child, who is six- year old now.

“I am tired of paying N500 per round before having sex with my wife, please dissolve the union.

He further told the court said that Mutiatu always threatens to kill him.

He said, “My wife is after my life, she stabs me with dangerous weapons whenever we have misunderstanding.

“She once stabbed me with a broken bottle on my head and I bled heavily which landed me in the hospital.

“ Mutiatu used our kitchen knife as pillow , when I queried her; she said her pastor instructed her to use it against bad dreams.

“ Many a times when I request for sex or during argument, she brings the knife out threatening to stab me .

“ She is just aggressive and violent in nature ; she may kill me if I continue with the marriage.

“ Because of her violent nature , I ran away from the house to avoid untimely death . ”

He said that his family ejected his wife from his house for fear of unknown but that she came back begging, adding that he pitied her and accepted her back.

He said , “ I accepted my wife back because I thought she had learnt her lesson , but she refused to change, instead she is getting worse day by day. ”

The petitioner also said that his wife failed to respect him.

“ My wife does not obey my orders ; she always tells me that I cannot control her because we are age mate. ”

He said that because of his wife ’ s bad behaviour , she could not get a steady job.

“ Employers always sack her when she exhibited her character. ’’

Olaorebikan begged the court to terminate the marriage.

The respondent was not in the court for her defence.

The President of the court , Mr Adegboyega Omilola , therefore , ordered bailiff to serve her another summon to appear in court and adjourned the case to Feb. 28 for further hearing.

What you need to know about Cobhams Asuquo’s debut album ‘For You’

Acclaimed Nigerian Music producer, Cobhams Asuquo has given lovers of good music something to look forward to this new year by announcing plans to release his first album as a performing artiste.

The album entitled ‘For You’ will be released at an exclusive album launch concert to hold in Lagos on March 12, 2017.

For You is a 14 track album all of which was written and produced by the artiste himself.

On Friday January 20, the talented songwriter and singer, shared a creative video where he announced to fans across the world about the impending release of the album.

His creative genius has been felt in the career of artistes within and outside Nigeria including Asa, 2Face, Adekunle Gold, Diamond Platinum, Bez, Omawumi, Angelique Kidjo, Waje, Vanessa Mdee, Dare Art-Alade, Banky W, Timi Dakolo, Shola Allyson and many others

In a statement signed by the talented musician, he noted that the album marks the beginning of a new lease in his music career.

‘My musical journey as a recording and performing artiste begins with this album. There have been a few times that I wanted to release my own body of work, but I didn’t feel that the time was right.’

In the last two years, I’ve put out more of my own singles, and I feel the time is right for the release of my debut album – to transition from a producer to a performing artiste – and share more of my heart and story.’

He explained further, ‘This will be the first release out of three different albums that I’ve been working on. Over the next couple of years, people can expect to hear more of my work and expressions as an artiste.’

'Not Perfect, but happy' – Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson uploaded these photos on her Instagram page and captioned them: ‘My Boyfriend teases me all the time. hmmmm with the kids in school it’s goofing time but he promised to take for lunch jor #notperfectbuthappy#”

Isn’t it a bit strange that Mercy calls her husband, ‘my boyfriend’?

Hmm

Mikel Obi Loses Father-In-Law

Captain of the Super Eagles John Mikel Obi is currently mourning the death of his father-in-law, Diyanchecko.

Russian millionaire, Diyanchecko who is the father of Mikel’s significant other, Olga died after a long-term illness.

Mikel Obi and Olga are reportedly married.

Olga took to Instagram to announce her father’s death. She shared a photo of him rocking one of her twin girls and wrote; ‘ “we said our last goodbye to you today daddy you were not just extraordinary as so many said today. You were a legendary man, father, friend, companion, husband and grandpa. Your strong hand is holding my hand for life. I love you My rock, my life my Dad Rest in Peace monkeypops,”

Mikel Obi hasn’t spoken about the loss.

If i spend one day in DSS, it’ll take Nigeria 1yr to repair damage – Apostle Suleiman (VIDEO)

Apostle Johnson Suleiman of the Omega Fire Ministries World wide, OFM, has warned that if he spends just one day in DSS custody, it would take Nigeria one year to repair the damages.

The fire-brand cleric said this in an interview with newsmen after being rescued from DSS arrest by the Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose.

Check the video below 

Photo of the day

The photo shows two-month-old Dream Kardashian smiling at aunts, Khloe and Kylie. How adorable!

“When I Die, I Am Going Straight To Hell” – Brymo

Brymo who was born Olawale Ashimi (who prefers to be called Olawale Olofo’ro) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and composer. He started recording music in 1999, while in secondary school.

Recently, Brymo took to Twitter to disclose that if he dies he is heading straight to hell. The ‘Ara’ crooner tweeted, ‘When I die I am going straight to hell, its where all the good people go.’

See the tweet below:

Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams sweeps past Johanna Konta to reach semi-finals

Serena Williams remained on course for her 23rd grand slam title by quelling the challenge of in-form British Number One Johanna Konta 6-2 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the eighth time on Wednesday.

The 35-year-old American served up 10 aces and thumped 25 winners over 75 minutes on Rod Laver Arena to join sister Venus in the last four, where she will play 34-year-old Croatian Mirjana Lucic-Baroni.

Suicide Bombers Attempts on Mosque and Security Post Foiled In Borno

Attempts by Suicide Bombers to attack a mosque and a security post in Borno State were foiled by vigilant security men and volunteers.PRNigeria gathered that the incidents occurred at Usmanti and Kaleri area of Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State.  The first attack occurred late midnight of Tuesday, January 24, 2017, when the suicide bomber targeted a security outpost in the area but was quickly spotted and was blown off after a shot from securitymen.  No casualty was involved except the male suicide bomber.
The second attempt occurred during the early morning prayer at 5:30 am today when two suicide bombers, a male, and female, attempted to enter a mosque while prayer was on.

They were spotted by security volunteers (Civilian JTF) who accosted them. The terrorists detonated their explosives which killed them on the spot and one security volunteer. Two other people were injured.

Meanwhile the Spokesperson of National Emergency Management Agency  (NEMA) in the North-East, Abdulkadir Ibrahim confirmed that rescue workers have evacuated the bodies to mortuary after the incidents.

Belgian model Hanne Gaby Odiele announces that she’s both male and female

Hanne Gaby Odiele, a 29 year old Belgian model has announced that she is intersex and an advocate for interACT which is a cause founded to create awareness and help other intersex youths.

Being intersex is a term given to a person who was born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit the typical definitions of male or female- some have genitalia that appear to be female on the outside with mostly male anatomy and vice-versa. An estimated 0.05% and 1.7% of the world’s population is born with intersex traits.

How Fayose Prevented DSS Arrest of Apostle Suleiman

Governor Ayodele Fayose during the early hours of Wednesday prevented the arrest of Apostle Johnson Suleiman by the DSS.

According to Fayose's spokesman, Lere Olayinka: