It's already a Happy New Year somewhere! Midnight strikes across the globe as millions hail start of 2014 with dazzling celebrations

The biggest party in the world is underway with bright fireworks bursting into skies across the globe as midnight strikes and nations hail the start of 2014.

Exploding fireworks sprayed from Sydney's iconic opera house and harbor bridge as the world began ushering in a new year.

Tonto Dikeh Voted Most Beautiful & Social Actress of 2013

Tonto has been voted the most beautiful and social actress of 2013. Nice

How dangerous is a blow to the head?- Schumacher fighting for his life

Damaged vessels can bleed out, compressing the brain

How the brain is susceptible to damage after impact

As Michael Schumacher remains in a critical condition after a ski accident, experts warn that even a seemingly minor head injury can have major consequences.

Any knock to the head can be dangerous, although thankfully most are not.

The brain is a delicate, blancmange-like organ that is vulnerable.

TOP 20: THE HIGHEST-GROSSING MOVIES OF 2013: 'Iron Man 3' crowned highest-grossing film of the year

TOP 20: THE HIGHEST-GROSSING MOVIES OF 2013

1. Iron Man 3 - $1,215,439,994

2. Despicable Me 2 - $918,573,535

3. Fast & Furious 6 - $788,679,850

Soldier Kills Danfo Driver Over Fare - so sad

For insisting that a soldier who boarded his vehicle must pay his fare, a commuter bus (danfo) driver has paid with his life.

The unidentified danfo driver with vehicle number LSD 451 XG parked at Obalende Bus Stop, near the BRT bus park, was said to have refused to move his vehicle from the park when the soldier who was in a mufti refused to pay any fare.

Is this the new way to offend Christians: Beyonce's 'Last Supper' pic causes controversy just hour after apologizing for using audio from Challenger tragedy on XO

Hours after apologising for using audio from the fatal Challenger mission for her song XO, Beyonce may be stirring up a new controversy with a quasi-religious Instagram snap posted on Monday.

Watch what you eat: that's a FROG salad. Look carefully

Extra-crunchy field greens? You probably won't guess what a NYC restaurant patron says was found in a Pret a Manger salad.

Ukrainian woman goes topless for the Pope

A leader of the Ukrainian feminist group Femen bared herself near St Peter’s Square on Thursday shouting “Christmas is cancelled!” in a protest against the Catholic Church’s stance on abortion.

Inna Shevchenko, 23, went topless and ran towards the square but was stopped by some 20 police officers.

Nigerian lady excretes hard drugs inside aircraft

Chizoba Anya, a Nigerian lady, has excreted wraps of substance that tested positive for methamphetamine on-board a Qatar Airline Flight from Malaysia to Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said on Monday.

NDLEA said the 32-year old suspect was said to have aroused suspicion following her frequent visits to the toilet.

Burna Boy Angrily Exited The Headies 2013 for Losing Out to Sean Tizzle in the “Next Rated” Category

Bella Naija is reporting the following:

An exclusive report is just reaching us here at BellaNaija.com.

Music star Burna Boy exited The Headies 2013 on Thursday night when rising Afro pop star Sean Tizzle was announced winner of the Next Rated category.

The category has been chosen to honour the most promising musician during the period of nomination. The award comes with a brand new ride.

Peter and Paul Okoye grateful for a great year.

The multiple award winning power duo P-square have a great year so far. They have let the world know their women of choice, the women who they want to spend the rest of their lives with.

They have performed in various countries in the world this year on their 'Invasion Tour' , they have gotten magazine covers and of course released what can only be called the best dance video in Nigeria this year, 'personally'.

First Transparent Tablet Lets You Touch From Both Sides and function as a remote control.

Transparent tablets may sound like something straight from science fiction, but it may not be long before translucent slates hit the market. Grippity claims to be the world's first see-through tablet to come with two-sided touch controls.

Kanye West Commissioned An Artist To Paint A $40,000 Birkin Bag As Kim Kardashian's Christmas Gift

Kardashian posted the below to her Instagram account Thursday night:

2013: The Year in Letters and Notes

Ask Kelsi

Fashola Condemns South Africa’s Treatment Of Nigerians At Mandela’s Funeral

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State could not hold back harsh words for South Africans while paying tribute to Mandela on Monday. The governor had wondered why in spite of the huge sacrifice made by Nigeria to free South Africa from the claws of imperialists, Nigerians are being subjected to ridicule by South Africans.

No, I didn’t kill Michael Jackson. He did it himself… he killed himself

What really happened the night Jackson died, by Dr Conrad Murray, the doctor jailed for the death of the King of Pop

Dr Conrad Murray, 60, was convicted of killing Michael Jackson

Proclaiming his innocence, he claims Jackson took an overdose

Conrad Murray’s voice softens when he recalls the moment Michael Jackson reached out, clasped his hand and said in his soft falsetto voice: ‘There are only four people in my family now. Paris, Prince, Blanket and you, Dr Conrad.’