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The names of celebrity couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z's twins have been revealed. The two named their littlest loves Rumi Carter and Sir Carter, Owojela’s Blog has learned.  The music superstars' company filed trademark documents for the names on June 26, per the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

 88 year old Joe Jackson, the father of Janet Jackson, the late Michael Jackson and the rest of the famous Jackson singers, was involved in a minor car crash Friday and was unharmed.

Ray Hushpuppi’s biography and net worth is available now, he was (born Igbalodely on June 14) also called “Aja Puppi” a.k.a Aja 4, is a Malaysian-based-Nigerian philanthropist. Hushpuppi is best known for his luxurious lifestyle he lives both home and abroad. The young man has taste for good things as he is highly fashionable. Owojela's Blog went into some research and realized that the current net worth of Ray Huspuppi is estimated to be $25 million .

The sum of N420.2 million has being given out by the Federal Government to the Nigeria film industry to improve and support aspiring practitioners.

No fewer than 680 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) have lost their lives while trying to repel Boko Haram terrorist attacks in Borno from 2012 to date, the groups Legal Officer, Mr Junril Gunda, has said.

   Lionel Messi’s long anticipated wedding is near as the football star is set to get married to his longtime heartthrob, Antonella Roccuzzo, later today, June 30 in Rosario, Argentina.  The pair already have two sons; four-year-old Thiago and one-year-old Mateo.

Eniko Parrish is expecting her first child with her actor beau, Kevin Hart and she showed her pregnancy figure as she enjoyed a day at the beach.

OAP, Daddy Freeze has had his life threatened by an Instagram user following the former’s recent views on the online worship session tagged Hallelujah Challenge.

Star Actresses Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Aigbe and Queen Wuraola, the wife of the Ooni of Ife, are leading a campaign against domestic violence.

Jay-Z dropped his long-awaited new album, 4:44 on Friday, June 30, 2017. After Beyoncé aired details of his infidelity on her album Lemonade, the US rapper has now addressed the scandal on his new album, 4:44.

Rapper Jay-Z who just dropped his anticipated album 4:44, in which he apologises to Beyoncé for often womanising, has made a surprising revelation.

Women who are pregnant have been warned against taking paracetamol even at recommended doses as it might harm the masculinity of their unborn son.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that it has traced N603 million to Mrs. Esther Habu, wife of the Director of Bioresources Development Center in Bayelsa State, Josiah Habu.

Four of Nigeria's Service Chiefs whose tenure are expected to expire on July 13, 2017, are likely to remain in office unless they are removed.

 It is no news as people from six mainly Muslim countries and all refugees now face tougher US entry due to President Donald Trump’s travel ban.

Lanre Gentry , the Estranged husband to Nollywood star Actress, Mercy Aigbe, has publicly apologized to her. Gentry and Mercy parted ways after reports of the hotelier battering his wife emerged in social media few months ago.

Nnmadi Kanu , the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Thursday met with Nigeria’s first Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amechi as part of his ongoing consultations.

The German parliament had on Friday legalized same-sex marriage. The country has now joined many other Western European nations and the United States,that have already approved homosexuality.

Cara Delevingne is disclosing her friendship with Rihanna, her incredibly disciplined training for Valerian and much more in the August issue of Glamour magazine.

Isn’t there so much to say about the clip of Dorinda Medley saying "CLIP!" on The Real Housewives of New York City? Where to begin? How about with Dorinda herself explaining where it came from. The RHONY star stopped by Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen where host Andy Cohen played a safari-themed supercut of the moment inspired by Carole Radziwill's outfit and comments from the Bronx lunch.

Ex-beauty queen Adaeze Yobo and footballer husband Joseph Yobo dedicated their daughter named Lexine, to God.

Mercy Aigbe, a popular  Nollywood actress had on June 29, 2017, released a video of the damage done to her face by her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry. Gentry took to her Instagram page to tell Nigerians that she is just using her domestic violence claim to make money.

Ubi Franklin, the CEO of Made Men Music Group has shared his story on depression and how he was able to overcome it.

 There was excitement in Onitsha following the arrest of a notorious armed robbery suspect, Chinemerem Elebeke, famously known as Meskana.

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has promised that the Super Eagles will defeat Bafana Bafana in South Africa.

 The Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has claimed that the planned one-million-man march against his government on July 3 was because he “does not share money,” for people in the state.

The Police in Okpanam Community, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested a jealous wife, Mrs. Stella Ifeoma Agbo for allegedly bathing a 17-year-old girl, Miss Judith John Paul with acid.

Billionaire kidnapper Evans, has said he is not a “billionaire” as reported in the media. He also reveals how much he has in his bank account, while claiming that he does not make use of his domiciliary account.

The Acting President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has signed an Executive Order to back the Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme. Osinbajo signed the Executive Order during the formal launch of the VAIDS scheme at the Presidential villa, Abuja.

Some residents of the popular Games Village Estate in Abuja have cried out over the blocking of their estate by Lebanese community in Abuja over development of a disputed land within the estate.

Harrysong has just revealed he is yet to see his babies. The singer who welcomed a set of twins, a boy and a girl, in Beverly Hills, California has revealed he has been too busy to go see them.

Popular female singer Rihanna has a new man in her life and we learned he might be her new boo. Bad girl Riri and the mystery guy were spotted making out in a pool during her Spanish vacation.

It's no news that gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey kicked off a one-hour daily praise and worship challenge from June 1 till June 30. The session tagged 'Olowogbogboro' has grown immensely popular on social media.

At least 887 Nigerian refugees in Cameroon have been repatriated following a request from the Cameroonian government to Nigeria to facilitate their return.

The French government has revealed that it earmarked €1bn to be invested in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, and that Nigeria remains its first economic trading partner in Africa.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)on Wednesday blasted the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for calling its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, a maximum emperor. APGA had in a press statement on Tuesday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Ifeatu Obi-Okoye taken a swipe at Kanu and his IPOB for allegedly calling for a boycott of the Anambra November 18 poll.

 A woman has reportedly killed her father-in-law by squeezing his testicles (eggs) during a fierce argument. The old man, identified as Gau Kerketta, died from excessive bleeding after his daughter-in-law, Anima Kharia, lunged at him and grabbed his genitals.

   At least 38 universities across Nigeria have risen up their fees. The increment might be attributed to poor funding by the federal and state governments. Recall that Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), poorly rated the President Muhammadu Buhari in the area of funding of university education.

 Funke Akindele also known as ‘Jenifa’ is reportedly expecting twins with her husband Abdulrasheed Bello also known as JJC Skillz.

Kidnap Kingpin named Evans with his real named known as Chukwudubem Onwuamadike has given reasons he did not operate in South-West states apart from Lagos.

The owner of the house were the late Miss Joy Odama, a 200-level Mass Communication undergraduate passed on, Alhaji Usman Adamu has being detained by the Nigerian police.

 Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that the reason he demanded bullets and guns from a group of US-based Nigerians in the past was not to hurt anyone but for self-defense against the incessant attacks on Igbos by the Fulani herdsmen.

Ex-Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has commended former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Gbadamosi Babangida (rtd.), for calling for Nigeria to be restructured.

Jose Mourinho’s father, Felix Mourinho, has been finally laid to rest in Portugal. He died at the age of 79 on Sunday, after a battle with illness.

On Tuesday, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the leadership of Nnamdi Kanu hinted that it will ride on the wings of the United Nations, UN, charters which allows group seeking secession to exploit civil disobedience in achieving its mandate of Biafra.

There are a few things the cameras didn't see (winks)... While Beyoncé was honored with five wins and New Edition had fans traveling back in time with a medley of their hits, there were a few moments that slipped by Sunday night's broadcast of the 2017 BET Awards. Hosted by SNL funny lady Leslie Jones, the show was packed with high-energy performances, big wins and hours of entertainment—for fans watching at home and the stars in their seats.

For those who didn't already guess, the 2017 BET Awards are finally here and event organizers are ready to celebrate African-American accomplishments in entertainment and sports.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z's twins have left the hospital and are finally at home, a source revealed. After remaining in the hospital for an extended period of time, a source said that Bey and the babies have left the hospital and are "doing great."

It was nice as Khloe Kardashian kicked off her birthday week in the most special way, thanks to her boyfriend, Tristan Thompson.

Yemi Osinbajo, the Acting President of Nigeria on Sunday evening welcomed the visiting President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, to Akinola Aguda House, his official residence. During the meeting that followed, the two leaders highlighted the critical role that Nigeria and Ghana play as the “centrepiece” of ECOWAS and the West African sub-region.