Top 10 Affordable Romantic Destinations To Spend Valentine’s Day

By Chinelo Ngene

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! And as excited as we are about sharing love a whole lot more than I’m hoping we all do every day (because love shouldn’t be reserved solely for the 14th of February), we’re slightly wary about the fact that it’s election day in Nigeria. This may or may not mean many will be faced with the choice of either showing love to the lover or to the country, although I don’t see why you can’t do both.

If you would rather not be here when all the election drama is going down, then a Valentine’s Weekend getaway is exactly what you need! With only a few weeks left to Valentine’s Day, we know that many of you haven’t made any plans yet. Don’t panic! Here's a list of the most affordable yet thrilling places to spend Valentine’s Day with that special someone.

Nigeria's Aliko Dangote Tops List Of 10 Richest Black People In The World

They have listed the richest pastors and the richest African leaders, and now Richestlifestyle.com has released their list of the top 10 richest black people in the world for 2015, according to Forbes.

5 out of the 10 people on the list are Nigerians, and there are 3 women. Oprah is the only American on the list and all the others are African. At the top of the list is Aliko Dangote with over $20 Billion. Check out how the 10 richest black people make the cut below:

2Face Finally Speaks On Kissing Another Woman - 'Our Love Does Not Have To Make Sense'

2Face has been under media scrutiny and pressure from his fans to make a response to the viral photos of him kissing another woman while married to wife Annie Idibia. The woman with 2face in the photos has been identified as his ex and the mother of 3 of his children, Pero Adeniyi.

With rumors of marital problems between 2face and Annie being fueled by the couple's silence over the photos said to be taken last weekend, 2face has finally bowed to the pressure. The superstar singer shared the photo above from the couple's Dubai wedding in 2013 on his Instagram page with the caption;

Photo Of 2Face In The Kitchen With Annie Was PR Stunt And Not Last Night?

Yesterday, a photo of 2face cudding and kissing Pero Adeniyi, the mother of 3 of his kids went viral on the Nigerian social media. The photo was reportedly taken just a few days ago at Rumours night club in Festac which is owned by 2Face.

So far, neither Annie or 2Face Idibia have released a statement on the photos or the state of their marriage. However, Annie had posted some subliminals, read here, on her Instagram that says some people have "2Faces and 2Lives" which some may see as a dig at her husband.

In a show of support, Annie's friend and Wizkid's boo, Tania Omotayo later shared the photo above of the couple cooking together in their home. She shared it with the caption;

Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch At Super Bowl Media Day - 'I'm Here So I Won't Get Fined'

One of the most popular players for Seattle's Seahawks is Marshawn Lynch, his appeal is three pronged. He plays in Beast mode all the time, he loves Skittles, and he doesn't like talking to the media. His beast mode wins him games, his Skittles love has all the children over him, but his media silent treatment only gets him on the wrong side of the NFL.

The Seattle Seahawks running back was fined $100,000 for not appearing at press briefings earlier in the season, and the NFL was threatening to fine him another $500,000 if he did not make it to the Super Bowl Media Day.

Rapper J Cole To Turn Forest Hills Drive Childhood Home To Rent-Free Haven For Single Mothers

Rapper J. Cole named his latest album 2014 Forest Hills Drive after his childhood home where he grew up with a single mother. As part of promoting the album, the rapper revealed that he had bought back the house after his mother lost it some years ago. He also invited fans from his social media to come and spend time with him there.

Now, J Cole says he plans to use the house as a haven for single mothers with many children where the children can bond and the mother will not have to worry about rent for a couple of years or so.

Godfather Star James Caan Files For Divorce From Wife For Third Time In 10 Years!‏

James Caan, now 74, is well known for his role in Godfather, but over the last few years he has become even better known for filing divorce against his wife of 18 years.

This is the third time in 10 years that the actor has filed court papers to divorce Linda Caan, with whom he has 2 sons. The first time was in 2005 and again in 2009. Each time the case was dismissed. Maybe he'll be lucky this time?

Adaeze Yobo Reveals Baby Gender With Blue Cake & Wine At Baby Shower

Revealing the baby gender was a big part of Adaeze Yobo's recently held baby shower in Turkey organized by friends and family. All the guest wore white and the decor featured both pink and blue balloons. The photocard also asked, Is it a Baby Boy or Girl?

To answer the question, Adaeze used the refreshments in the correct color. In a video that was released on instagram recently, Adaeze announced the baby's gender after cutting the gender reveal cake at her baby shower.

"I'm having a baby boy, another boy!" she announced picking up a slice of the blue and cream tiered cake. The wine that followed was also blue in color. See more photos below...

Nicki Minaj Wears All-Black Leather In New Photos

Nicki Minaj shared a new photo above for her fans and she is dressed in all black leather corset and tight leggings. The singer also promised to work on her weakness of not responding to messages. She tweeted;

I respond to text messages in my head. Sometimes weeks go by before I realize I didn't respond in real life. I'm working on that.

3-Year-Old Says A Special Prayer For Nigeria - For Safe Parks To Play In

Three year old MissyMissy loves her country, and wants it to become a better place. She also asks for a little, the chance to dream. What are her dreams? Safe parks to play in, and the ability to travel and vacation in Nigeria. In the new video shared on Youtube by Missy's mom, she prays;

Hello ever body, my name is missimissy and I am 3 years old. I have a dream that Nigeria will be a better place. I have a dream that my friends and I will have safe parks to play in. I have a dream that my sister and I will be happy to do holiday in Nigeria. God bless Nigeria. I love Nigeria.

Missy cannot vote yet but she doesn't forget to remind everyone to vote wisely at the coming elections that her dreams may be fulfilled. I say Amen to her prayers. Watch the video below...