Canada suspends visas for residents of Ebola-hit African countries

In a bid to also stop the spread of Ebola into its borders, the Canadian government today October 31st announced its suspension of visa applications for travelers from Ebola-hit countries.



Below is the statement released today by Canada's health minister, Rona Ambrose

"Our number one priority is to protect Canadians. We continue to work with domestic and international partners to aid efforts to respond to the outbreak in West Africa, while strengthening our domestic preparedness here at home."

The Canadian immigration minister, Chris Alexander said Canadian immigration authorities will not process any visa application for individuals who have been in any Ebola-affected nation 'within three months prior to the date of the application.'

"Canada has been a leader in the international efforts to respond to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The precautionary measures announced today build on actions we have taken to protect the health and safety of Canadians here at home." he said.

Photos: Check out actress Stella Damasus' Halloween look

Is that cat woman or...?

Check out North West and Blue Ivy's adorable halloween costumes

Kim and Kanye's daughter North West dressed as a fairy skunk for Halloween. Proud mama Kim shared the photos on her instagram page, while Jay Z and Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy dressed as the late king of pop, Michael Jackson. See her photos after the cut...

And Beyonce dressed as Janet Jackson in a replica of her Rhythm Nation ensemble.

Brand New Video: Davido ft DJ Arafat - Naughty

The undisputed man of the year Davido has released the video for hot joint Naughty featuring Ivory Coast’s very own DJ Arafat. Directed by Sesan, it is a fitting loud party theme with an army of sexy ladies bursting with energy to match the thumping rhythm of the audio, and Davido and DJ Arafat thrown right smack in the middle of it all. Enjoy...

Tambuwal drags FG to court over removal of his security aides

A day after his security aides were withdrawn by the Federal Government, the Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal, has filed a suit against the FG before a Federal High court in Abuja.



Tanbuwal filed the suit today Oct. 31st asking the court to declare that the withdrawal of his security aides while he's still the Speaker is unlawful and unconstitutional. He also asked the court to restrain FG from further infringing on his rights and privileges. There are reports they are trying to declare his seat vacant and organize a bye-election for the purpose of replacing him. Tanbuwal asked the court to restrain FG, INEC, PDP and IGP from doing this. In the meantime, he wants the court to order FG to return his security detail pending the determination of the suit.

Would you sleep in a Barbie Themed Hotel Room? See photos

The Hilton hotel in Buenos Aires Argentina has launched the world's first Barbie-themed suite. According to the official room description, it’s based on Barbie’s Dreamhouse with the decor ‘flushed pink’ throughout and it's located on the first floor of the hotel in room 136. You'll be able to spot the suite by its pink door.



It costs £112 per night (rising to £356 during peak holiday season) but the suite is already fully booked till 2015. See the pics after the cut and tell us if you will sleep in it..if you had the opportunity

Photo credit: Associated Press

TV/Radio personality DejI Falope weds

Former Soundcity VJ and Radio personality Deji Falope is a married man. He married his fiancee in a traditional wedding ceremony that held yesterday Oct. 30th in Calabar. Their white wedding will hold this Saturday. Happy married life to them.