Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Only Had Male Embryos Implanted for a Son

Kim Kardashian put all of her eggs in one basket! The now-pregnant reality star, 34, and husband Kanye West underwent an IVF gender-selection process this spring to predetermine baby No. 2’s sex.

“She only had boy embryos implanted,” says a source close to Kardashian, who confirmed the gender on Monday, June 21, after Us Weekly broke the news. During the procedure, which can start at roughly $17,000, doctors isolate fertilized embryos of the preferred sex in a lab, then transfer them to a uterus.

“Kanye and Kim are so excited to complete their family,” says another source of the parents of daughter North, 2. “Kanye loves Nori more than anything, but to make his world complete, he wanted a little boy, an heir,” says a source close to West.

Kardashian is elated as well. “Kim always wanted two kids,” says a Kardashian pal. “A girl and a boy.”

Ladies, Can You Rock Denrele Edun's New Hairstyle?

Denrele Edun shares pictures of his new hairstyle and said " A girl without braids is like a mountain without waterfalls!" Ladies, can you rock this hairstyle? See more pictures after the jump.

Photos From Vice President's Meeting With Oil Marketers

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo met with members of Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Depot and Petroileum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMA) and Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) at the defence house, Maitama Abuja. See more photos after the jump.

Cameron Diaz Is Taking A Sabbatical From Acting To Try For A Baby With Benji Madden

Cameron Diaz’s new role isn’t in front of a camera! A source tells Us Weekly the actress is taking a year off from making movies to "be a wife and try to have a baby" with husband of five months, Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden.

"All she wants is to stay home and enjoy this special time in her life," the source reveals. Although the 42-year-old raked in $18 million in 2014 from films such as Sex Tape, The Other Woman, and the musical adaption of Annie, "she has told her team she won’t answer the phone for any amount of money, even though she has received offers for various things. She is adamant that she is not available for anything."

The pair’s $10 million Beverly Hills mansion, where they held their 100-guest traditional Jewish wedding ceremony in January, provides the perfect retreat. Diaz, who’s "all about healthy living," meditates every day and is one of those "really spiritual" people who values her quiet time alongside 36-year-old Madden, a second insider says.

Kris Jenner Finally Breaks Silence On Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair Cover, Reveal As Transgender Woman

She speaks! Reality TV maven and momager Kris Jenner finally broke her silence on Wednesday, June 24, about Caitlyn Jenner's Vanity Fair cover, which featured the former Olympian for the first time ever as a transgender woman.

The mother of six, 59, showed up to the Daily Mail's yacht party in Cannes, France, with her boyfriend Corey Gamble, where she spoke to Extra about the mega moment involving her former spouse once known as Bruce.

Kris, who herself looked lovely in a moonlight gray chiffon gown at the star-studded bash, praised Caitlyn's Annie Leibovitz-shot VF cover as "beautiful."

"I think it's amazing," she continued of her ex's transition from male to female. "I think that someone following their dream is truly inspirational to a lot of people…. you have to do what makes you happy."

While Kris spoke kindly about Caitlyn on Wednesday, the VF cover story written by Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger revealed a more tense side to their relationship.

Full Details Of How The Ikorodu Bank Robbers Operated

“Area, Zico come and see money. See money wey we dey look for,” screamed one of the robbers.

In a jiffy, the robbers packed about N20m said to have been arranged for loading into the Automated Teller Machines at a Zenith Bank branch in Ebute-Ipakodo in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Wednesday morning.

A bank official, who narrated how the robbery took place, said the ecstasy displayed by the robbers was only comparable to “what you see when a footballer scores a decisive goal.”

As some of the gang members held everyone in bank hostage while looting additional cash from the strong room, others were doing the same at the First Bank branch in the area.

Satisfied with their bounty, the gunmen stormed out and challenged policemen, whose station is opposite the First Bank branch, to confront them.

Drug Baron Held For Producing Drugs In Anambra State

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday said it had arrested a suspected drug baron who specialized in sponsoring drug couriers to China, Malaysia, Turkey, Italy and other foreign countries.

Addressing journalists at office of the agency at Ikoyi, Lagos, the NDLEA Chairman, Ahmadu Giade, said the 37-year-old suspect, Sylvester Chukwunwendu, was also a producer of methamphetamine in Anambra State. 

Giade said that Chukwunwendu was arrested at Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State based on intelligence report received by the agency on April 23, 2014.

The suspect was said to be deeply involved in unlawful exportation of illicit drugs and running a methamphetamine production laboratory in his house at No. 2, St. James Close, Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos. 

Chukwunwendu, aka Blessed, was alleged to be the owner of the laboratory and leader of an international drug trafficking organisation which recruits and sponsors drug couriers to foreign countries. Giade said that sufficient evidence had been gathered to ease the prosecution of the suspect.

Meet The Beautiful Youngest Wife Of Alaafin Of Oyo

Queen Olaitan, who is one of the pretty wives of the Alaafin of Oyo came to Lagos recently and she got an amazing makeover from Ifeoma of iPosh Looks.

Olaitan who recently gained admission into the University of Ibadan was seen wearing a white long dress with a lace top and a metallic belt with crystal studs. She picked dark eyes and red lips for her beauty look

See the photos after the jump:

Senator David Mark Sack Brother, Son And Others

Following the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last general elections, former Senate President, David Mark has off-loaded no fewer than 120 of his personal assistants and domestic workers, including his son and younger brother.

According to DailyPost,  Mark decided to dispose them after his ruling party was ousted from the presidency on March 28.

It was indeed a double tragedy for Mark as his party also failed to return to power in his own Benue State.

Mark led the Senate for eight years, a feat no legislator has achieved in the history of Nigeria, he hitherto had over 300 personal assistants and domestic workers. Among his workers were his son, Babatunde Mark and his brother, Igoche Mark.

While Igoche was his Personal Assistant (PA), his son, Tunde was his Special Assistant on Special Duties and Interior.

Buhari Meets With Northern Traditional Rulers At Aso Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari received members of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, at the presidential villa on Tuesday. 

President Buhari assured the traditional rulers that his administration was working hard to end insecurity and terrorism in the country in the shortest possible time with the cooperation of neighbouring countries and the international community. See more photo below.

Dad Taught Me Robbery, Teenage Robbery Suspect Confesses

A 15-year-old suspected armed robber, Kosi Ebosie, arrested in Umuchu town in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, southeast Nigeria, has confessed that he actually inherited robbery from his father who was a notorious criminal in the area.

He said his family members are not surprised as they used to tell him that he resemble his father who he said was known for taking what did not belong to him.

The suspect was arrested along with two members of his gang, Chima David, 17, from Imo State and Onyedika Ikesinachi, 16, on Tuesday 23 June, 2015.

The suspects were arrested after they raided St Andrew Anglican Church, Umuchu. They stormed the church early in the morning with their arms and robbed the church.

However, luck ran out on them as the vigilante and youths, who took charge of security of the area after massive burglary that took place in one of the markets, arrested three of them. The other suspect escaped with their arms.

Obama To Host Buhari July 20

President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to travel to the United States on Monday, July 20, 2015, where he will be hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House.

A statement released by the White House Thursday said the visit underscores the U.S.’ longstanding friendship with Nigeria, “our commitment to strengthening and expanding our partnership with Nigeria’s new government, and our support for the Nigerian people following their historic democratic elections and peaceful transfer of power”.

The White House said President Obama looks forward to discussing with President Buhari “our many shared priorities including U.S.-Nigeria cooperation to advance a holistic, regional approach to combating Boko Haram, as well as Nigeria’s efforts to advance important economic and political reforms that will help unlock its full potential as a regional and global leader.

Man Arrested For Snapping A Policeman Collecting Bribe From Motorist

For taking pictures of a policeman collecting bribe from a commercial motorist, a young man, Thompson Ntiedo has been arrested.

He was arrested by personnel of the Okota Police Station on Tuesday evening, who claimed they were carrying out the directives of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), James Chu, a CSP.

The victim was detained for three hours, released on bail at about 9pm with his two phones confiscated after he was forced to delete all the pictures he took.

He was asked to return to the station Wednesday morning which he did and was finally set free following the intervention of the police human rights officer.

As if detaining him was not enough, his brother who signed his bail bond was allegedly made to part away with some cash as “appreciation”.

Banks Lose Millions In Daring Robbery Attack

Dare-devil armed robbers, in commando-style, yesterday, held residents of Ipakodo area of Ikorodu in Lagos hostage for about two hours as they robbed two major banks in the area. The scene of the robbery operation was just a stone’s throw to Ipakodo Divisional Police station. The policemen, who engaged the armed robbers, were, however, overwhelmed.

During the operation, three persons were injured, while an unspecified amount of money was carted away from the banks. The robbers also set five vehicles ablaze and damaged an armoured tank as they escaped from the scene.

Eye witnesses’ accounts said all members of the gang wore masks and were led by a young lady of about 20 years of age. They were said to have used guns, dynamite and charms to scare people during the operation.

Man To Die By Hanging For Killing 6-Year-Old Girl

Bauchi State High Court  yesterday sentenced to death by hanging Ibrahim Idris, 40, for killing a six-year-old girl after failing in his attempt to rape her.

Idris was dragged to the court, presided over by Justice Yelim Bogoro, by the state Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, Dawud Yakubu, who charged him with culpable homicide, an offence contrary to section 221 of the state law.

Dawud told the court that on September 14, 2012, the accused called the deceased, Asiya Mohammed, into his room with the intention to rape her.

He said when she refused, he used a knife to sever her head, put it in a polythene bag and threw it into a water channel.

Hospital Seizes 6 Corpses Of Crisis Victims Over Unpaid N13.5m Mortuary Bill

A private hospital in Oleh, headquarters of Isoko Local Government Area of Delta State, (identity withheld), has seized the corpses of six persons who died in Irri inter-communal crisis in 2002 over unpaid N13.5 million mortuary debt.

This development came as remains of five others who were killed in the crisis were laid to rest yesterday amid tears and lamentation.

Addressing newsmen shortly after the funeral service of those buried, chairman of Irri Development Union, Mr. Goddey Igorigo, said the deceased had been in mortuary since 2002.

Explaining that the body of one of the victims was taken to Oleh for burial, Igorigo said the corpses of six others were still in the mortuary of a private hospital which refused to release them due to N13.5 million debt.

He said:  “We are supposed to have also buried all of them today but because we do not have money, the management of the hospital took us to court to pay the sum of N13.5 million and also demanded for the payment of N1 million damages to them.

Police Nab 18-Year-Old For Defiling 8-Year-Old Boy

The Bauchi State police command on Tuesday paraded an 18-year-old man for having unlawful carnal knowledge of an 8-year-old boy.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Haruna Mohammed, said at the parade of the suspect in Bauchi:  “On Saturday, June 20, 2015, at about 4pm, police detectives attached to Dass Division arrested one Mustapha Abdullahi, Male, 18, of Wandi District, Dass LGA, Bauchi State.

“ Suspect lured an 8-year-old boy and had unlawful carnal knowledge against the order of nature.”

He said the victim was rushed to the General Hospital in Dass for medical examination, adding that the case was under investigation.

11 Ways To Change Your Life Immediately

A friend sent me this INSPOWER inspirational write-up and i feel a great need to share it with my blog reader this morning. Someone reading this might really need this at this point in time, I hope it has a  positive impact in your lives.

11 Revolutionary Ways To Change Your Life Immediately 

Are you dreaming of change? Do you want to change your life forever, but face lots of struggles when you try? There are reasons you find it so difficult, but there are also tips to successfully turning your life around and improving its quality. You might want a quick remedy to turn your life around immediately. Unfortunately, it does not work this way. You need to put in the effort and hard work to get what you want. You might be able to initiate change immediately, but the overall process will take some time and could be done in steps.

Let us look at some of the great ways you could change your life immediately:

Go Big

Think big and dream big. Do not think that your dreams are out of this world. However, your dreams need to be reasonable and achievable. When setting goals and writing them out think of the “CAM.” “CAM” is nothing but clear, achievable, and measurable. 

Today's Newspaper Headlines : Thursday, June 25, 2015

Good morning everyone, hope you all had a great night? Please go and read the press release I posted earlier this morning for Nigerian Writers Award on how to nominate your favourite writer for the various categories of award present. 

Now, news headlines from selected national newspapers across the nation is ready this Thursday morning for your reading pleasure. Do have a nice working day and remember, instead of always looking for something wrong, look for what is right.

VANGUARD

• Banks lose millions in daring robbery attack
• Man to die by hanging for killing 6-year-old girl
• Edo APC defends Oyegun against bribery allegation
• UNPAID SALARIES: FG should take over governance in Osun, Benue ' LP scribe
• Itsekiri oil producing communities in Edo allege marginalisation
• Hospital seizes 6 corpses of crisis victims over unpaid N13.5m mortuary bill
• NDLEA busts global hard drugs syndicate; bizman arrested
• Police nab 18-year-old man for defiling 8-year-old boy
• Widening Subsidy Concerns
• The truth about my battles with Amaechi ' Wike
• Treachery and boxing in Benue House

PRESS RELEASE : NIGERIAN WRITERS AWARDS 2015

Nigerian Writers Awards (NWA) 2015 is set to hit the stage, it’s a platform to recognize and commend those who have done well in different fields of writing and have contributed to the upliftment of the society with the aim of building self-confidence through reward of excellence also by creating a synergy, trusting environment and supportive relationship between adult mentors and young writers.

The world today is buried beneath the debris of Media Exploration and media can never be complete without writing been in existence with this fact NWA holds the vision to rebrand the Nation through the skills of writing using the media and to encourage writers of different genre most especially Nigerian young and budding writers.

This year’s Nigerian Writers Awards ceremony will hold at a gala dinner in October 2015 in Nigeria where Nigerian writers, legendries, youths, budding and established writers home and abroad will come together to celebrate with 20 major categories and 23 awards. 

The awards will consider nominations of writers who have proven their worth and commitment in writing, entries will be received from individuals, private sectors, civil society or government.

The Nigerian Writers Awards 2015 will consider nomination for activities in the following period under review: December 2013- March 2015 with the following categories, Business writer of the year, Political writer, Entertainment writer, News writer, Blog writer, Health writer, Sports writer, Script writer, Song writer, Poetry writer, Campus writer, Indigenous writer, Fiction writer, Non-fiction writer, Faith-based writer, Inspiration writer, Romance writer, Child/teenage writer, Young writer of the year, Writer of the year.

The nomination period will run through from June 2015 to August 2015, there will be pre-selection after the deadline of nominations.

Selection of winners: There will be thorough screening on nominees, the Judges votes and the Voters votes will be what determines the winning list. The Award Jury is composed of individuals of high moral stature with demonstrated commitment to the ideals of the Nation who have distinguished themselves in their respective writing fields and covers virtually all category of writing. The evaluation will be based on five criteria; Originality, Influence, Creativity, Consistency and Impart.

Award Ceremony: The grand event will hold on October 2015 in Nigeria where the award of the category winners will be announced.

The Nigerian Writers Awards is supported by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Accomplish Press, CEE-HOPE Nigeria, PEN International Nigeria, Octo-Consult, Bic, Dr. Brown, Etana Water, Yes! Magazine International, Miss Petite Nigeria, Abogsblog, writers’ book clubs, leading brands and Media partners across Nigeria and Africa, powered by Create-hive Mode Innovations.

HOW TO NOMINATE

Send nominee’s details (profile, platform the nominee writes for/books etc.) and the nominee’s works (web links, soft copies, online books. Etc.) ensure you include which category(ies) you are nominating and send to nominate@nigerianwritersawards.com.

Or Log on to www.nigerianwritersawards.com , click on NOMINATE then follow the instructions. Nomination period will run through from 25th of June 2015 to 27th of August 2015.

To view eligibility criteria/categories click the ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA on the website, if you are having difficulties, send an email to info@nigerianwritersawards.com or nwaawards@gmail.com. For further inquiry or Partnership/Sponsorship/Media partnership, contact 08069090340, 08072652169.

Nigerian writers Awards.... Rewarding the #Mastersofthequill ..Building self-confidence through the reward for excellence.