Saturday, 22 December 2012

Controversy as D’Banj, Don Jazzy open nightclubs •D’Banj set for Koko Concert

Finally D’Banj flung open the door of his much-vaunted upscale nightclub, One Eleven, to pub crawlers in Lagos last Friday. As expected, the event was well attended by VIPs in the entertainment industry.

The Hausa movie industry (Kannywood) has several talented actresses, who have left many a fan spellbound not only in the Northern part of the country but the country as a whole. These screen beauties are blessed not only with talent, but with good looks and gracefulness, while carving their niche in the ever-growing industry. There is certainly hot competition, no doubt, where each of these delectable ladies has to devise creative ways to make an impact and stay relevant. AMINA

After spending 20 years in Egyptian prisons over “trumped-up and drug-related charges,” Ganiyu Ishola, who was in North Africa to study, is happy to breathe the air of freedom again, writes ’TANA AIYEJINA

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria is currently shopping for a candidate to occupy the president’s position.

The tenure of the incumbent, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, will expire in February 2013.

Oritsejafor had in 2010 indicated his intention to relinquish his position as PFN president owing to increased activities and commitments, as the head of the Christian Association of Nigeria, but he was asked to complete his tenure to promote unity within the body.

She is one of the best actresses we have in the movie industry, little wonder it didn't take her time before she started making wave in Nigeria.

Like most women, Yvonne Nelson has emphatically stated she has trust issues and as such, she would not be dating for sometime. When you are insecure and cannot accept yourself for who you

The hottest R&B star Chris Brown is bracing up for a tour in Nigeria, According to news reaching Entertainment Rendezvous, Lagos will be absolutely bumping this festive season, and what better way to celebrate than with the hottest R&B star in the world.

she is so cute.....hmmmm feel free share with your freiends

Nkiru Sylvanus’ family paid N8 million to kidnappers for her release

The police in Owerri, the Imo state capital told reporters during a press briefing yesterday that Nkiru Sylvanus‘ family paid N8 million to the kidnappers before she was released on Thursday night.

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Brigadier General Oluwole Rotimi (rtd)

The wife of the former military governor of old Western Region, Brigadier General Oluwole Rotimi (rtd), abducted 17 days ago has been released.

Brigadier General Oluwole Rotimi (rtd)

The wife of the former military governor of old Western Region, Brigadier General Oluwole Rotimi (rtd), abducted 17 days ago has been released.

A suicide bomber on the early hours of Saturday hit Airtel's head office at Malam Kato Square in Kano.

The suicide bomber was said to have forced his way into the premises of the company and detonated the bomb.

West African Examination Council (WAEC)

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has withheld a total of 47,289 candidate’s results representing 11.04 percent owning to various cases of examination malpractices.
The new Head of National Office (HNO), Mr. Charles Eguridu who disclosed this while announcing the release of its November/December 2012 West African Senior School Certificate Examination

Senator John Kerry

President Barack Obama has nominated U.S. Senator John Kerry to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, marking his first major step in the overhaul of his national security team on the cusp of his second term.

Gunmen kidnap five Indian sailors

Gunmen stormed a tanker ship off the coast of Nigeria’s oil-rich southern delta, ransacking the vessel and kidnapping five Indian sailors in the latest attack targeting foreign workers in the volatile region, a shipping company said Wednesday, Associated Press reports.

Gunmen in the early hours of Thursday killed two men and bombed a police station in Rimi Local Government Council of Katsina state.

"I've not seen my baby daddy in a while' - actress Grace Amah opens up on life as a single mum

"I have not seen the father of my child in a while. I live here (Nigeria) and he lives abroad (UK), though we talk on the phone often.

I'm hut and can't think of a better way of getting along other than to take it on another lady. I'm a young actress and really want to excel in this job hence I've been going from one movie location to the other trying to prove what I've got to directors and producers.

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The opposition said missiles landed near a northern airbase last week

BBC

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says Syrian government forces are continuing to fire short-range ballistic missiles at rebel fighters.

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A model showcasing an African design

Designers from Nigeria such as Agu, House of Silk, DOT Handbags, Odio Mimonet, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Jewel by Lisa, Eki Orleans, Ituen Basi and Tiffany Amber are at this moment showcasing Christmas collection exclusively at the Nigerian world pop-up store.

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The Kenyan president, Mwai Kibaki

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At least 39 people have been killed in fresh clashes between rival communities in the Tana River district in Kenya's Coast province, police say.

The attack by ethnic Pokomo farmers on an Orma village, Kipao, came in the early hours of the morning, they say.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron

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UK troops in Afghanistan have paid a "high price" but their efforts have been a success, Prime Minister David Cameron has said on a pre-Christmas visit to UK bases in the country.

There have been more than 400 deaths since 2001 but the UK presence has cut the number of terrorist plots, he said.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Thursday accused the Federal Government of frustrating his administration from securing a $600 million loan currently being sought from the World Bank to fast-track infrastructural development in the state.

I once read a statement by a wise man who said ‘When you don’t know what to do then you must have the wisdom to recognize who not to share your burden with’. Unfortunately a lot of married women have either never come across this or they have chosen to ignore it. So far we have dealt with 10 of the common mistakes married women make and the 11th is:

The Special Assistant to Imo State governor on Public Affairs, Miss Nkiru Sylvanus, who was kidnapped last Sunday by unknown gunmen,Thursday regained her freedom.

President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Pastor, Household of God, Lagos, Rev. Chris Okotie; and the Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Oyo, on Thursday joined in mourning the late Kaduna State Governor Patrick Yakowa.

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw who is gradually moving on with her life and acting career after her divorce recently released new photos.

At exactly 4.06pm on Thursday, the remains of the late Governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, were committed to mother earth at his country home in Fadan Kagomain Jema’a Local Government Area of the state.

The National Assembly on Thursday formally okayed a budget of N4.987tn for 2013, slightly raising the total figure by about N63bn.

The original proposal by President Goodluck Jonathan was N4.924tn.

As we all look forward to 2013, Naeto C will be crossing over with a new wife and a baby in tow. Whatever car he will be driving into the New Year, the MC with an Msc will hope that no one claims ownership of it. We pray so too!

Call it a classic case of irony and you won’t be far from the truth. A few years back, Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu, most famous for her role, “Peaceful Peace’, one of the troublesome wives of Chief Fuji in the Amaka Igwe’s soap, Fuji House of Commotion, was on the hot seat of the popular TV Game Show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, helping to raise funds for Usman Pategi of Samaja fame.

Confusion hit hundreds of intending passengers at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Thursday after a mid-day fire erupted at a section of the building.

The inferno, which caused a thick cloud of smoke to invade the terminal building, forced air travellers and airport officials to scamper to safety around the 33-year-old airport.

Twenty two-year-old Chika Egbo, who was bathed with acid by her fiancé, David Sulaimon, in Ikotun, Lagos, died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, in the early hours of Thursday.

Miss Universe Peagent

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An American university student is the new Miss Universe, defeating dozens of contestants from six continents to bring the crown back to the U.S. after a drought of more than a decade

Teams more cautious against West Brom – Osaze

West Bromwich Albion forward Osaze Odemwingie believes opposition teams have become more cautious and defensive when facing his side.

The west Midlands club started the season in excellent form under new manager Steve Clarke, placing as high as third in the English Premier League.

The Super Eagles are ending the year 2012 as the 10th best team in Africa and 52nd in the world following the release of the December edition of the FIFA rankings on Wednesday.

Tonto Dikeh

Actress, Tonto Dike has disclosed she plans to release an album.

The 27-year-old made this known during a recent interview with Rhythm FM OAP, Biggy.

The controversy-loving actress says she set out to have fun with music but has since decided to make an album which will be due for release soon.

Yvonne Nelson, Juiliet Ibrahim, Jackie Appiah

Three of Ghana’s top movie actresses Yvonne Nelson, Juiliet Ibrahim, Jackie Appiah were all present at GH rapper D Black‘s ‘Revelation‘ album launch over the weekend. Others that attended include

We wish to inform all those who took part in the 2012 Nov/Dec WAEC GCE exam that the result has been released online December 19th, 2012.

6 Steps to checking 2011 WAEC GCE Results

Miss Universe 2012 – Miss USA Olivia Culpo

20-year-old beauty queen Olivia Culpo representing the USA is the new Miss Universe.

Culpo was announced winner on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the Planet Hollywood casino, Las Vegas, beating 88 other women to earn the coveted title.

Wizkid performing at The Headies 2012

Step into any of the countless nightclubs in Lagos and you’re bound to find yourself immersed in a sonic journey of pulsating beats, groovy samples and hip-hop kicks.

In a megacity where everybody loves to dance, the tone is set by the infectious sounds of Afrobeats — a growing music movement that’s struck a chord with youth in West Africa and outside the continent.

The Most Wanted Face of Terrorism

Osama bin Laden, who was killed in Pakistan on Sunday, was a son of the Saudi elite whose radical, violent campaign to recreate a seventh-century Muslim empire redefined the threat of terrorism for the 21st century.

US President Barack Obama has been named Time Magazine‘s ‘Person of the Year’.

Managing editor Richard Stengel who unveiled the respected magazine’s choice on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 said it was ‘remarkable that the president won two terms with over 50 percent of the popular vote as a Democrat. He also noted that Obama took office in an economic crisis, and credited him with ‘creating a new political alignment like Ronald Reagan did forty years ago’.

TOP 10 SEXIEST NIGERIAN BACHELORS

Ok I didn’t say eligible, I said sexy. This list is a compilation gathered from people’s opinion poll, twitter,facebook, and blogs.

My sexiest bachelors are handsome , appealing, friendly, generous ,rich and of course, sexy.

You might not agree with this list but If you look closely, you will realize that they are sexy indeed.

These are men who are in relationships, single or snatchable.lol.

So ladies, fasten your seatbelt, put on some heels, throw on that sexy LBD, as we enter the race of SEXIEST NIGERIAN BACHELORS.

10:UTI NWACHUKWU

This dread wearing, Big Brother star game winner crept into our hearts like a thief in the night. Within a year of winning the $100,000, he transformed from a boy into a full grown man. Unarguably one of the best dressed male celebrities in Naija,he hasn’t been linked to any female though he seems to be surrounded by hordes of them.

The South Africa government says although Nelson Mandela is ‘looking much better’, he will still be in the hospital for sometime.

The remains of the Late Governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Yakowa, and that of his aide and friend, Dauda Tsoho, arrived in Kaduna airport aboard a Nigerian Air Force cargo plane at 2.45pm on Tuesday.

The bodies were received by hundreds of wailing sympathisers who thronged the airport.

American pop recording artiste, Chris Brown a.k.a Chris Breezy will perform live in Lagos, Nigeria this Saturday at the Chris Brown Lagos Concert.

The event which will also feature performances by Tiwa Savage, Naeto C, Aje Butter, Mercy Chinwo from Nigerian Idol, Burna Boy, Ms Jaie, DRB and LOS, will take place at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

WE DIDN'T SAY OUR NORMAL PRAYERS, BEFOR HE LEFT THE HOUSE.

Widow of the late Kaduna State Governor Patrick Yakowa, Amina, said in Kaduna on Sunday that her worst regret was not praying with her husband before he embarked on his last journey to Bayelsa State on Saturday.

Amid sobs, Amina narrated how her husband left the house on Saturday without the usual ‘prayer of agreement’ and how they had planned to meet in Abuja for a thanksgiving service for President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, Patience.

She told the congregation at a church service organised for the late governor inside the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House that, “Everyday, we normally hold our hands to pray before he steps out of the house to the office. But on Saturday, when he told me he was leaving for Bayelsa State. I just bid him farewell and we said we would meet in Abuja for the thanksgiving ceremony of President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, Patience. I regret that we could not pray as usual. After that he came down and left for Bayelsa.

“We used to wake up every morning to pray. Before yesterday (Saturday), he used to insist that we pray before he would step out of the house for any engagement. On December 23, we would have celebrated our 34th year of marriage but for death.”

She said she could not pray for her husband on Saturday because she was down with catarrh.

“We planned to meet in Abuja today for the thanksgiving service of the President’s wife. He (Yakowa) had been a pillar of support to our family,” she added.

Yakowa; ex-National Security Adviser, Gen. Andrew Azazi , and four others died when a Naval Augusta 109 Helicopter in which they were travelling crashed in the Nembe-Okoroba in Bayelsa State.

They were returning from the burial of Pa Douglas, the father of an aide to Jonathan, Oronto Douglas.

Other victims of the crash were Yakowa’s special adviser, Dauda Tsoho; Azazi’s bodyguard, Warrant Officer Mohammed Kamal; and two naval pilots - Commander Muritala Mohammed Daba and Lt. Adeyemi O. Sowole.

The traditional ruler of Kagoma, Col Paul Zaka Wyom, said he would never forget his last encounter with the late governor during the just concluded council poll which incidentally took place on Yakowa’s birthday.

Wyom said, “It is very difficult to give a full description of the governor. The last time that I saw him was during the Local Government election in the state on December 1, 2012. That was the moment that I will never forget in my life.

“He was a seasoned civil servant. He will be remembered for being the first civilian governor of Kaduna from the Southern part of the state and he will also be remembered for his prudent management of state resources.”

Also on Sunday, the President-General of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, Dr. Ephraim Goje, narrated how Yakowa visited his parents’ grave barely 15 days before he met his death.

Goje said, “One of the last encounters I had with him that I will never forget happened on December 1, 2012 which was his birthday. If you remember, he also conducted the local government elections on that day. At about 1 pm, I called him to congratulate him on his birthday and for successfully conducting the local government elections.

“He said to me, my president, as I speak to you, I am standing by the graveside of my parents. I have not had the opportunity to come here in the past two years and I am using the opportunity of this elections to come to their graveside.

“He said further that he will surprise the people of Kaduna State when he presents his 2013 budget and that through the document, the people of the state will know that he meant business. I told him that wherever his parents were, I am sure that they would be proud to have him as their son, especially rising through the ladder to be the governor of the state. We are also proud of him and his achievements.

“After the election, I went to his village (Kagoma) to see him and discovered that he had left for Kaduna. I never knew that 15 days later, he will be no more. We are really grieving and sad.”

Goje said the death of the governor came to him as a surprise, noting that with the loss of a “great son” like Yakowa, a big vacuum had been created in the state.

“The death of Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa came to me as a surprise and with great shock. I want to say that Kaduna State has lost a great son and a big vacuum has been created. He was a man with a passion to develop Kaduna State. There were no religious or ethnic considerations in his actions and he was dedicated to the development of the state,” he said.

(PHOTO) Fully Loaded Delta State Mass Transit Bus Crash,No Survivor

A bus belonging to Delta state Mass Transit crashed yesterday killing all passengers on board while traveling from Uduaghan park in Sapele to Warri, all in Delta State.

‘If it looks like it, then it is’ – Stella Damasus speaks about engagement ring

It looks like Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has found love again.
The mother-of-two was recently spotted at the 2012 MODE MEN awards wearing what looked like an engagement ring, causing a buzz in the media. In reaction, the mother of two confirmed it was an engagement ring but refused to give further information.

If this isn’t a big step in D’banj‘s musical career then I don’t know what else is. Koko master D’banj was yesterday signed on to the mega entertainment company, Sony Music. According to Linda Ikeji’s blog, “The breakthrough deal also includes a multi-album, worldwide exclusive

We get the fact that some Nigerian celebrities like to show off their wealth – maybe because it took them a very long while to hit that status and now that they have arrived, they are uber-excited. We”ll understand and forgive them.

Nollywood actress Nkiru Sylvanus has reportedly been kidnapped in Owerri, Imo State along with her personal assistant this morning, December 16, 2012.

Sylvanus, who is the Special Assistant on public affairs to the state governor was last seen on the set of a movie last night in Owerri. She was kidnapped while she was in her house.

Opa Williams with the Indian doctors before his operation…

Last week, Opa Williams shared with us that he would be undergoing an operation in India. The Producer and director disclosed this via his Facebook page while talking about his trip to the South Asian country.

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We wish to inform all those who took part in the 2012 Nov/Dec WAEC GCE exam that the result has been released online December 19th, 2012. 6 Steps to checking 2011 WAEC GCE Results

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

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Monday, 17 December 2012

We wish to inform all those who took part in the 2012 Nov/Dec WAEC GCE exam that the result has been released online December 19th, 2012.

6 Steps to checking 2011 WAEC GCE Results