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Win $300 with The Beat 99.9FM

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The Beat 99.9FM is giving away $300 each to three amazing dancers. All you have to do is create a dance video for #GogoBaby.  All 3 winners also stand a chance to be interviewed on The Beat 99.9FM and will be featured on GogoBaby music video. Continue to see how to participate...

Akin Bello wins $20,000 Wole Soyinka Prize

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  The judges of the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa have named Akin Bello, a former Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), as the winner of the fifth edition of the prestigious prize in Literature. Bello was crowned by Professor Wole Soyinka, assisted by the board of the Lumina Foundation, the organisers of the prize, Governor of River State, Rotimi Amaechi & Globacom’s Head of GloWorld, Titi Ebinisi, at the grand finale of the award at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday . Continue.. 

Ms Sahhara to represent Nigeria at World Transgender Pageant

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Ms Sahhara shared these new photos of herself and a video on her facebook page to announce she'll be representing Nigeria at the Super Sireyna of Eat Bulaga competition, a transgender pageant  holding in the Philippines. Ms Sahhara says if she wins, her legacy would be to campaign for the acceptance of transgenders "I will do all my best to teach people more about transgender issues, who we are and where we come from because there is this huge misconception around the issues that surrounds transgender people. We are not to be afraid of. We are not immoral. We are human beings, we have blood running in our vein and we pray you give us the chance and understanding and love that you give your fellow human beings because we are one of you" she said. Continue...

'No man influenced my conversion to Islam' - actress Moji Olaiya

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  Nollywood actress Moji Olaiya finally opens up about her conversion from Christianity to Islam which she did about a year ago. Speaking with Encomium magazine, she said no man influenced her decision to convert... and explained why she did it. "Honestly, Islam is a peaceful religion. The aspect I love most is that you don't need any pastor to get closer to God. You don't really need anybody to pray for you. You can always pray on your own and Almighty Allah will answer your prayer without any intermediary. I have been doing that since I became a Muslim and it has always worked for me. " she said. Continue...

Moment two planes almost collide on runway at Barcelona airport caught on video

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  The heart stopping moment two planes nearly collided on a runway in Barcelona, Spain has been captured on camera. The incident, which happened on Saturday, shows a plane crossing a runway as another plane is coming in for a landing and had to abort just seconds before touching down, with the pilot carrying out an emergency 'go-around' procedure. The jet, which had travelled from Russia, landed safely shortly afterwards. The video of the dramatic moment was posted on Youtube. See more pics after the cut...

Beyonce's father hit with second paternity suit by lingerie model

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Beyonce already has one half-brother she doesn't acknowledge, now she can have another half sister to totally ignore if c laims by a Houston woman named TaQoya Branscomb (pictured) is true. 30 year old lingerie model turned estate agent TaQoya filed courts document on May 30th where she named Matthew Knowles as the father of her 4 year old daughter. Beyonce's step-brother is also four years old. How reckless is this guy? That is if it's true! According to reports, the woman said she gave birth to the child in 2010 in Harris County, Texas. She is demanding he takes DNA test and asking for child support plus money for her attorney’s fees. See a pic of the girl after the cut...

{PHOTO} LASTMA official allegedly beats motorist to convulsion

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A LASTMA official by the name Asorona stopped a car he claimed had violated traffic rules, removed the man from the car and allegedly assaulted him around 7.30 am this morning in front of BRT yard at Ketu bus stop. He and his colleagues also seized the man's car. And before anyone knew what was happening, the young man fell down on the road into convulsion, shaking, according to eye witnesses, like an epileptic patient. As the LASTMA official tried to leave the scene, he was surrounded by passersby who insisted he must stay there to see what happens to the man. See more photos after the cut...

Pics: Rwandan president welcomes Davido at airport as he performs to 60k fans

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  On July 4th, Rwandans celebrated their annual Liberation Day celebrations at Amahoro national stadium in Kigali. Davido was the headline act for this year and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda welcomed the BET winner with his wife and children at the airport. Wow! You go, Davido. Continue to see more photos... 

Boko Haram reportedly recaptures 45 out of 63 that escaped from them

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  They escaped last week and they've already been recaptured? Makes no sense to me but according to new reports, 45 out of the 63 women and children who reportedly escaped from Boko Haram men on Saturday July 5th have been re-abducted by the sect men. Vanguard reports that a member of the Chibok Vigilante Group, Abbas Gaya in a telephone interview confirmed the recapturing of the women who fled the Boko Haram camp when the men attacked a military base at Damboa village in Borno state "It is very unfortunate and shocking to tell you today (yesterday) that 45 of the 63 escaped women and children were kidnapped again on Sunday night, leaving only 18 that ran into this forests.” he said Nah, nah, nah! Not buying this...sounds too weird.

Frank Osodi set to produce Africa's Male Supermodel Discovery!

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  16 African countries will participate for ‘Africa’s Male Supermodel Discovery’, a TV reality show by Multi- Award winning international Fashion Designer, show Producer and C.E.O of Bunor Creazioni artist/model management agency Frank Osodi.  The show is designed to discover Young/ Talented Male Models all over Africa and give them an International platform to project their skills. The TV reality show will air for a full season on national and International channels. Continue... 

{PHOTO's} Mario Balotelli's fiancee shows of ass!!

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That's some ass for a slim woman. Lol. Wanted to make some men very happy tonight. You're very welcome! *wink* Italian footballer Mario Balotelli and his model fiancee Fanny Neguesha seen having fun at the beach in Miami over the weekend. See more photos after the cut... 

[PHOTOS] Dubai To Build Biggest Shopping Mall On Planet Earth!

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    Dubai - For a city already hosting the world’s tallest tower, Dubai is already brazing the trail again as it now plans to build the largest shopping mall on the planet. The new project comes complete with climate-controlled streets, 100 hotel apartments, and the largest indoor theme park and a lot more new things which no mall on earth has. more pictures after the cut......