In Bayelsa Jonathan's mother commissions borehole in native community

President Goodluck Jonathan’s mother, Eunice Jonathan, has applauded the military Joint Task Force (JTF) for donating a borehole to her native community, Akipelai in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

While commissioning the borehole, the President’s mother urged the youths in the community to protect it against vandalism.

She thanked the JTF Commander, Major General Emmanuel Atewe, for his relentless efforts in eradicating criminalities and oil theft in Niger Delta.

Speaking at the ceremony, Atewe commended the community for cooperating with him on his Zero Tolerance Campaign against illegalities.

He described oil theft is economic sabotage against the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Boko Haram Troops rescue another 234 women, children in Sambisa Forest

The military has rescued another set of 234 women and children in Sambisa Forest as troops intensify onslaught to flush out theBoko Haram terrorists from their strongholds.

According to a statement from the Defence Headquarters, the women and children have been evacuated to join other women and children, who were rescued last week, at the screen screening centre.

DHQ said, “This set is in addition to the previous individuals earlier rescued during the ongoing operation in the area.”

Lauryn Hill Singer blames promoter for absence at MayDay Live concert

Following the revelation that American singer, Lauryn Hill would not be attending the May Day Live concert at the Eko Hotel and Suites as scheduled, the singer has blamed promoters for her absence.

In a tweet that was linked to an official statement on her website, on Friday, May 1, 2015, the actress cum singer hinted that the management of the show, X-Media Nigeria should be blamed for her absence at the concert.

Beyoncé and Jay Z don matching denim and T-shirt ensembles as they make a discreet exit from restaurant following romantic meal Read more: http://www.da

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Crouching diva... Beyoncé was seen making a discreet exit from a Los Angeles restaurant following a romantic meal with her husband, Jay-Z, in Los Angeles on Thursday

With her honey blonde tresses plaited and sitting under a black beanie, she hid her eyes behind a pair of sunglasses as she made a quick dash for her waiting chauffeur-driven SUV.

Following closely behind was her rapper and entrepreneur husband, who sported a grey V-neck T-shirt with light blue faded jeans and white Nike hi-tops.

While the 45-year-old rocked a more simple look than his wife, he was seen with one particularly eye-catching accessory - his golden Apple Watch edition, which retails at an eye-watering $17,000.

Beyonce's mother marries on yacht in all-white wedding

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Refreshed: The singing beauty sipped from a bottle of fruit-infused water as she departed the eatery

Kanye West: Family reveal his young 'mild-mannered and shy' nature... as sweet childhood photos emerge

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Back in the day: Kanye West is pictured at the young age of nine while enjoying a ride on the Washington DC metro in never before seen images 

Although his late mother, Donda, and his father, Ray, divorced when he was three, they remained amicable and Kanye lived with his mother but spent summers with his father.

It was on one such visit that the now 37-year-old rapper met future stepmother Brenda Bentley, who shared this exclusive snap of him aged nine.

She remembers him as a mild mannered boy who wouldn’t dare interrupt his father - let alone an awards ceremony - and always called her 'Miss Brenda.'

She recalls: 'We were on the Metro because we were going to a parade downtown.

'He was with his father, so he knew he had to behave. Ray wasn’t too strict as a dad, and it was summer – so that was playtime.

Make your Bank Holiday go off with a banger! Watch the M&S barbeque expert show you how to grill like a pro

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Heat is on: Nicola Swift offers up her top tips for making your barbecue a sizzling success

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Tong in cheek: Nicola Swift, M&S's barbecue expert, tends to the store's tasty Piri Piri Chicken Flattie

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