Graphic pics: Over 200 killed this afternoon in Jos twin bomb blast

OK, apparently the bomb explosion that occurred this afternoon at the densely populated Terminus Market near Murtala Mohammed way in Jos is more serious than we thought. The twin explosion, which occurred 30 minutes apart, reportedly killed at least 200 people according to eye-witnesses, making it deadlier than the Nyanya blast. The bomb was planted in two cars, a Peugeot J5 van and a Toyota Sienna SUV with a Gombe state license plate number. Eye-witnesses said the car had been parked near the bus

Cristiano Ronaldo poses nude with girlfriend on the cover of Vogue Spain

The current world footballer of the year posed naked with longtime girlfriend, model Irina Shayk on the June cover of Vogue Spain. I like the way the role is reversed in this shoot. Usually its the woman that's naked, while the man fully is clothed. Nice cover!

‘I don’t have adopted children’ – Buhari denies rumours of his son’s arrest

News reports received yesterday alleged that an adopted son of former President Muhammadu Buhari was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on suspicion of fraud to the tune of N20 million.
However, General Buhari through his camp has stated that the reports are false as he has no adopted son.
This was contained in a statement released by the Buhari Vanguard on behalf of the General.
Read full statement below:

Gen Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd) wishes to state categorically that he does not have any adopted son called “Muhammadu Buhari” and had no need to adopt a son at any time having been blessed with choice children, both male and female.
Muhammadu Buhari and his family do not know the said “Muhammed Buhari” who is alleged to be involved in a N20m scam and is being held by EFCC as reported by Saharareporters.
It is regrettable to note that after several unsuccessful attempts to smear the hard earned respect, popularity, dignity, and enviable image of Muhammadu Buhari, mischief makers have resorted to a laughable tactic of linking Muhammadu Buhari to a crime just because someone who has been alleged to have committed a crime somewhere bears the name “Buhari”.
Muhammadu Buhari is blessed with very descent and disciplined children who obviously took after their father. His children have no single record of stealing and inordinate behavior anywhere in the world. They do not seek attention, but have proven the stuff their father is made of any time their character is put to test.
However, this is understandable, since the entire attempts by mischief makers to discredit Muhammadu Buhari as an individual have failed. We frown at this poorly articulated gimmick to indirectly link Muhammadu Buhari and his family to a crime allegedly committed by someone unknown to him and his family just for the fact that the said suspect bears the name “Muhammed Buhari”.
We urge Nigerians to ignore the said report as Muhammadu Buhari and his family will continue to set the pace for others to follow in good character and conduct.

Photos From The Chronicles Of Ushbebe Live

The event took place yesterday,18th of May, 2014 at Muson centre in Lagos. 

More photos after the cut.

How I Escaped From Sambisa Forest – Abducted Student

What is your name?

Godiya Simon

How did you escape from Sambisa Forest?

After we were abducted and made to go through the forest, we were kept in an open place in the forest. The place we were kept was not just right and I felt that these people might kill us. We heard many bad things about them. I then began to plan how to escape. I told them that I wanted to urinate which they said no to, but after I kept repeating it, they allowed me to go along with three others. That was the time we escaped from the camp.

How did you know it was the Sambisa Forest they took you to?

From their discussion, we heard them?

I pray my friends come back alive— Abducted pupil Godiya Simon

Do you know the way to Sambisa?

No, I do not think I will know, you know we travelled at night. When we went to urinate, we started running. We were too scared, we just kept running, believing that with God on our side, we would get help.

Did the help later come?

Yes it did, after a long way from the forest we met a Fulani herdsman who assisted us out of the bush and onto the main road where we found vehicles back to Chibok.

What brought you to Maiduguri today?

We were told to come in order to watch a video which was said to have been released by Boko Haram so that we can tell them if the girls in the video are from our school.

Have you watched the video and recognised any of the girls?

Yes, we have watched it and there are many of our schoolmates there.

How did you feel seeing them?

I have a little bit of happiness within me and I believe they will come back alive like I did.

You saw some of them reciting the Holy Koran, how did this make you feel?

It makes me feel sad knowing that they must have been forced to recite the Koran. I know four of the girls to be good Christians that will never accept to change their faith. It is sad that they have been forced to become Muslims.

Solange and Jay Z Pose for First Pic Together After Elevator Fight: See Beyoncé's Happy Family Photo!

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It looks like Solange Knowles and Jay Z have put all that elevator drama behind them!
Over the weekend, Beyoncé shared a happy family photo of herself, Jay, Solange and their mother Tina Knowles all posing together, seemingly proving that they've put the family drama behind them after the dramatic Met Gala brawl that occurred earlier this month.
In the cute pic, the foursome flash giant smiles. Jay puts one arm around Bey as Solange and Tina wraps their arms around each other. The happy family snapshot was taken Saturday during a mini reunion in New Orleans, where Solange currently lives with her son
PICS: Famous family feuds

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Over the weekend, Beyoncé also shared a sisters-only pic of her and Solange.
The happy family pics come about two weeks after Solange attacked Jay in an elevator on the night of the 2014 Met Gala because of some apparent flirting that went down with longtime acquaintance and designer Rachel Roy.
This past Thursday, Beyoncé, Solange and Jay released a joint statement on the incident, saying, "As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it. Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family."

Photo: Leading Hollywood stars unite to drum support for the immediate release of abducted Chibok School Girls