Photos: World's tallest man meets world's shortest man

The world's tallest and shortest man in the Guinness Book of World Records, met each other for the first time on Thursday November 13 at an event in London.

The tallest man, 31 year-old Sultan Kosen from Turkey, a part-time farmer, is 8 feet 3 inches tall and can reach a basketball hoop without jumping. He became the world's tallest living man in 2009. He also holds the record for largest hands on a living person. His hands measure 11.2 inches from the wrist to the tip of his middle finger.

Testimony of the day from Rev Jide Macaulay...:-)

For those who don't know him, Rev Rowland Jide Macaulay is a popular Nigerian gay pastor who used to run a secret gay church in Lagos called House of Rainbow Fellowship. He relocated to the UK a few years ago after he started receiving death threats. He still runs his gay church in the UK.

Photos: Fire guts Adopoly School of Engineering building

The School of Engineering building of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, housing several offices and a large classroom was ravaged by fire last night November 15th, destroying documents and properties worth millions of Naira. The fire started around 10pm and completely burnt the complex.

It took the combined efforts of men of the Ekiti State Fire Service, the Polytechnic Fire Service, security officials and students to prevent the fire from spreading to other facilities in the school. The cause of the fire is unknown but the school said they plan to investigate. See more pics after the cut...

Photo: 70 year old man arrested for N42million Stock Fraud

Find the EFCC press statement below

A 70-year-old man, Adebola Oyewole Asiwaju, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly attempting to fraudulently sell the shares of one Olalere Sunday Oladosu. 

To perfect the scam,

Photos: Tonto Dikeh steps out in green and black ensemble

The actress rocked this look for an interview with a radio station this afternoon. Hit or miss?

Comedian Bovi shares pics of his mum as she turns a year older

Happy birthday to Mrs Ugboma...

Democracy Heroes Award And Pageant Night to hold Nov. 22nd

The countdown to the 2nd edition of Democracy Heroes Award and Pageant show slated to hold in Abuja has begun.

Preparations for the epoch making event are already at an advanced stage as the organisers are not leaving any stone unturned to stage a world class show. The testimony of the previous event is still making rounds as it was not only considered the most prized pageant, but also an event of class which attracted the high and mighty in the corridors of power.

Photos: Fuel Tanker spills fuel after falling in Lekki, causes heavy traffic

A fuel tanker a few hours ago fell right in front of Chevron Drive in Lekki...spilling its content...very dangerous! Cars had to be directed to take the other side of the road. The accident has caused serious traffic in that area. The fire service have since arrived though...

Genevieve, Omotola, Rita Dominic and Ramsey Noah at AFRIFF

A rare pic of all the top stars together. Photo taken yesterday during the just concluded Africa International Film Festival in Tinapa, Cross River State...

Female suicide bomber attacks market in Azare, Bauchi, kills 12

A female suicide bomber blew herself up this evening November 16th in the middle of a mobile phone market in Azare, Bauchi state. A witness who was at the scene of the blast told AFP that he saw at least 8 people dead

“A suicide bomber came into the market as it was closing and blew herself up in the middle of all the merchants and their customers. I saw at least eight dead and lots of others wounded,” a witness, Alyu Habib told AFP

12 people have so far been confirmed dead, while at least 60 others were injured. This is the second time Azare will be coming under bomb attacks. Decapitated head of the suicide bomber after the cut..

Photos: Duncan Mighty proposes to his girlfriend on her brithday

Port Harcourt 1st son Duncan Mighty is officially off the market. He popped the question to his long time girlfriend Vivien today, which is her birthday, and she said yes. Big congrats to them. More pics after the cut...

Apostolic Invasion 2014 - Take It All

The Shepherd’s House Assembly Int’l Abuja invites you to her Annual Convention-Apostolic Invasion 2014 on Wednesday 19^th November to Sunday 23^rd November, 2014.

Theme: Take It All. Time: 5pm daily. 

Passion and prophecy night: Friday 21st November; 9pm till down with Bishop Sam Ossei Tutu. Continue...

Another fallen hero; Lt. Mudassir killed by Boko Haram today

Liuetenant A. Mudassir (Mudex) was killed by Boko Haram militants today November 16th. He and members of his troop were on their way to reclaim Chibok from Boko Haram when they were ambushed and was killed during the ensuing gun battle.

He was a 59RC gentleman officer from the Nigerian defence academy. His bereaved friend, AS Aruwa shared his photos on twitter.

American aide worker Peter Kassig beheaded by ISIS

Former US soldier and aide worker Peter Kassig has been beheaded by ISIS. The US government confirmed his killing in a statement today after reviewing a video ISIS released that purported to show the beheading. The 26 year old Indianapolis man was captured in eastern Syria on Oct. 1, 2013, while delivering relief supplies for the aid group he founded.

This will make it the 5th foreigner ISIS has beheaded so far!