Grammy Winning Singer, Natalie Cole Dies At 65!

Grammy winning singer, Natalie Cole is dead. 

A statement from her son Robert Yancy and sisters Timolin and Casey Cole read: "Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived ... with dignity, strength and honor. Our beloved Mother and sister will be greatly missed and remain UNFORGETTABLE in our hearts forever,".

Cole, 65 died Thursday evening, 31st December at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles due to complications from ongoing health issues.

Natalie Cole, was the daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, she carved out her own success when she had her greatest success in 1991 after re-recorded her father's classic hits - with him on the track - for the album "Unforgettable ... With Love."  The song became a multiplatinum smash and garnered her multiple Grammy Awards, including album of the year. And R&B hit songs like "Our Love" and "This Will Be".

May her soul, Rest in Peace.

Mrs Ambode Presents Gifts To 1st Baby Of The Year!

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode presents gifts to first baby of the year at the General Hospital in Epe, a town, North of Lekki Lagoon, Lagos state.

Dubai Authorities Investigate Cause Of Fire Out Break In Luxury Hotel!

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire out break in which about 16 people were injured at the Address Downtwon, a 63 storey comprising luxury hotels and residences in Dubai, at about 17:30 GMT, just as crowed gathered to usher in 2016.

Authorities say the fire was brought under control, although the cause was not immediately ascertained.

Guaranty Trust Bank - Nigeria Warns Customers Against Fraudulent BVN Update!

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Plc - Nigeria in the mail below warns customers on schemes employed by fraudsters to gain access into their bank accounts by requesting that they update their BVN online or through their mobile phones.

To be forewarned, they say, is to be forearmed. 

Annual Yuletide Decorations On Lagos Street!

Pictures from Zenith Bank's annual decorations on Ajose Adeogun street, Victoria Island, Lagos:

HERE'S WISHING YOU ALL OUR HIGHLY ESTEEMED READERS A MOST PROSPEROUS 2016.

Bill Cosby Arraigned On Felony Charges!

American comedian, 78 - year- old Bill Cosby was on Wednesday, 30th December,  in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania - U.S, charged for sexual assault that took place in 2004. 

Prosecutors in a statement said the victim was a guest at Cosby's home in Cheltenham near Philadelphia one evening in January 2004, when he gave her wine and urged her to take three blue pills. "Shortly thereafter, the victim became incapacitated, and Cosby led her to a couch. The victim lay down ... and Cosby positioned himself behind her. Cosby then fondled the victim's breasts, put his hands inside her pants, and penetrated her vagina with his fingers,".

Information revealed that the victim was aware that Cosby was fondling with her breasts, his fingers in her private, and that he penetrated her . 

About 50 women also shared similar story of being drugged and raped.

On his part, Bill Cosby stated that the victim never told him to stop, never pushed him away and never told him her vision was blurred, nor that she was partially paralyzed.

Cosby's Attorney believes that Cosby will be exonerated.

Meanwhile Cosby has been set free on a $million  bail.

Nigerian President Holds First Presidential Media Chat!

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, 30th December, during the much awaited Presidential Media Chat, his very first since assuming office on May 29.

With the President are: Mr Kayode Akintemi, Ibanga Isine ,Dr Ngozi Ayaegbeluman and Manir DanAli.