Faces of the Miss Universe 2013 contestants in Lagos (PHOTOS)

As the world gets set to witness the emergence of a new Miss Universe, Naija StarNews24 brings you exquisite faces of beauty queens at the Miss Universe 2013 preliminary rounds.

The swimwear competition took place at the Eko Hotel & Suites poolside as most of the contestants donned vibrant shades of pink, green, aqua blue and orange bikinis.

More pictures here.....

Obasanjo Bombs Jonathan’s fallout: Presidency replies…Says Obasanjo is Indecent, Spineless Coward

*Warns APC To Be Ready To Pay Price Of Treason

Few days after President Goodluck Jonathan barred his aides and government officials from responding to President Olusegun Obasanjo’s sensational letter about the failures and compromises of his administration, the presidency on Sunday called the former leader greedy and indecent, challenging him to provide proof of his allegation that Jonathan is training snipers, or rather shut up and be remembered as a spineless coward.

In a press statement issued by spokesman Reuben Abati, the presidency came out swinging against the call of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the National Assembly to impeach Mr. Jonathan, and took Obasanjo on with reference to some of the most explosive elements in the letter.

Breaking News: Back to School, as ASUU calls off strike at last

As exclusively reported by Naija StarNews24 last week, the National Executive Council of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has called off its over six-month old strike.

Reps order BON, IBAN to suspend ban on Tuface, MI, Sammie Okposo, Banky W, WizKid, others

*Artistes threaten to boycott Rhythm Unplugged and The Headies

The House of Representatives has intervened in the ongoing conflict between COSON and BON/IBAN with a directive to the latter not to ban the air play of the songs of some Nigerian musicians.

In the wake of the ban, the long list of COSON members banned by BON and IBAN included TuFace Idibia, D’ Banj, Inyanya, Olamide, Dr Sid, Sammie Okposo, Banky W, WizKid, Olu Maintain, 9ice, Sunny Neji, Flavour, Chidinma, Rugged Man, Keffee, Midnite Crew, Eldee De Don, M I, Azeezat, Jazzman Olofin, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, Kcee etc.

The House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria and the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria to withdraw the ban they placed on the air play of the songs of some Nigerian musicians.

In a resolution passed in Abuja, the House observed that the ban was planned to take effect from Sunday, December 15, 2013.

A member from Lagos State, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who brought the issue to the attention of the House under matters of urgent public importance, said BON/IBAN and the Copyright Society of Nigeria had been locked in a crisis revolving round payment of royalties to musicians and other unresolved disagreements.

Who is after Pastor Okotie”s life?

Chris Okotie" self-styled "Pastor" last Sunday stunned worshipers with Gun-totting armed guards with bullet proof vest guarding him during a sermon to mark the annual Karris AWARDS. 

Question on the tongues of many onlookers who were stunned with the act has remained, “Who is after Pastor Okotie”s life?”

ASUU calls off strike next week

Following a resolution signed by both the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday, indications have emerged that the five-month-old strike is likely to be called off by Monday.

Briefing newsmen, the Supervising Minister of Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, said the meeting was called to sign the resolution on the agreements reached at the final negotiation between the federal government and ASUU.

ASUU had embarked on a nation-wide strike in July over what it described as the non- implementation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement.

"Today, I am very pleased to announce that all contending issues between ASUU and the federal government have been resolved to the satisfaction of the parties," the minister said.

Police disrupt Rivers Assembly sitting with tear-gas

The police in Rivers State today disrupted a sitting of the Rivers State House of Assembly as they used tear-gas to disperse members of the State House of Assembly.

Following a declaration by the Federal High Court in Abuja that the take-over of its function by the National Assembly is unconstitutional, 25 out of the 26 members of the House loyal to embattled Governor Rotimi Amaechi had converged on the Assembly for the first time since July when the House was sealed.

While the lawmakers had tried to gain entry, the police quickly descended on the Assembly sealing off the complex.

DEADLY VIRUS: Beware of handshake, Lagos govt warns residents

Lagos state government has alerted residents to take extra care in shaking hands saying the deadly Coronavirus can be transmitted from an infected person with unsuspected persons.

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris who gave the warning in Lagos yesterday explained that the rate the Coronavirus is spreading it could be transmitted easily from one person to another.

Funke Akindele’s marriage truly crashes?

Star actress, Funke Akindele’s one year old marriage to Kehinde Adeola Oloyede is currently threatened.

A section of social media has been going about with the news that the husband has announced via facebook that he is no longer interested in the marriage. According to rumour-mongers, if what her hubby’s message on Facebook is anything to go by, the marriage might have collapsed irreconcilably.

BREAKING NEWS: Army promotes Al-Mustapha as Brigadier General

Strong indications have emerged that acquitted Major Hamza Al-Mustapha is to be promoted to his new rank as Brigadier General in the Nigerian Army.

This is coming on the heels of the Nigerian Army confirming claims made by Major Hamza al-Mustpha that he is still personnel of the Nigerian Army.