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Monday, July 27, 2015

I Married Well' Dr Sid Says As He Celebrates 1st Wedding Anniversary


Marvin records's Dr Sid and his wife Simi are celebrating their 1st trad/wedding anniversary today July 27th. He took to his social media page and wrote "I married well #Trad/Anniversary". They are already blessed with a daughter. Congrats to them.

2015 Edition Of Big Brother Africa Reportedly Cancelled


Africa's first and biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Africa (BBA), has been reportedly cancelled and may not hold this year as envisaged.

The BBA no-show has been attributed to lack of sponsorship as organizers - Africa Magic and Endemol - have been unable to get sponsors for the 2015 edition of the hugely controversial reality TV show.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Majek Fashek Admitted to Abuja Rehab


Nigerian-born reggae singer and guitarist, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek, is currently on admission at a rehabilitation center in Abuja following suspected case of drug abuse.

Caregivers at the rehab centre, who preferred anonymity, said Majek was placed at the intensive care unit of the centre and is responding to treatment. Following the music legend’s sudden disappearance, a group of people had volunteered to form a search party to establish his whereabouts for proper medical attention. Majek, who was previously seen roaming the streets of Lagos aimlessly, lived in the United States some years ago before being deported to Nigeria.

Tinubu Behind Toyin Saraki’s EFCC Ordeal - Sen. Waku


National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is being accused by a senator of being behind Toyin Saraki's EFCC ordeal.

According to a report by Punch, Senator Joseph Waku, a former Vice-Chairman and member, Board of Trustees of the Arewa Consultative Forum, says the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, allegedly masterminded the EFCC petition against the wife of the Senate President, who has since  to be invited by the anti-graft commission for questioning.

Waku, a leader of the APC, in a statement sent to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, described a situation where Tinubu would be allegedly using his personal relationship with the EFCC Chairman “to embarrass and torment fellow party members” as unfortunate.

Jennifer Lopez Rocks See-Through Dress As She Celebrates 46th Birthday


Singer, actress and business woman, Jennifer Lopez  flaunted her curvaceous figure in this eye-popping see-through dress as she celebrated her 46th birthday on Friday night with family and friends at 1Oak in Southampton. See more photos after the cut...

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Meet 21yr Old Nigerian Man Who Crashed His Lamborghini And Bentley Worth £450,000, Says "Life Goes On"


Meet the Nigerian man, Elijah Oyefeso who made international news after crashing his gold Lamborghini and Bentley Continental both worth about 450,000 pounds and laughed off the crash saying: 'Life goes on'.

From MailOnline:

Police found the two stricken supercars after they were involved in a smash outside a Morrisons supermarket in Grays, Essex, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Elijah Oyefeso, who says he owns both the Lamborghini and the Bentley, has told MailOnline he 'just started laughing' after the accident and is confident his insurance will cover the cost of repairs.

Buhari Will Not Probe Obasanjo, IBB, Abacha's Govt, Only GEJ's - Presidency


The presidency says President Buhari will only be probing the immediate past administration and will not probe past administrations of Obasanjo, Ibrahim Babangida, Sani Abacha and others.

Speaking to newsmen, the special adviser to the president on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina says that President Buhari had stated during his campaign that his probe will only be limited to the immediate past administration.

Photos: Skuki Peeshawn Shows Off His Stunning New Girlfriend


Skuki Peeshawn took to his Istagram page yesterday to appreciate his girlfriend, sharing her photo. She is Busayo Ladapo, a model, fashion stylist and style blogger. Read what he wrote about her below and see more photos...

I Will Prosecute Former Ministers For Looting, Oil Theft - President Buhari


President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday at the Nigerian embassy in Washington while answering questions at an interactive session with Nigerians in the Diaspora said the Federal Government was examining pieces of evidence that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of some former ministers and other government officials for looting and stealing of Nigeria’s crude oil.

“We are now looking for evidences of shipping some of our crude, their destinations and where and which accounts they were paid and in which country.

 “When we get as much as we can get as soon as possible, we will approach those countries to freeze those accounts and go to court, prosecute those people and let the accounts be taken to Nigeria.

Photo: Singer Victoria Kimani Gets Rihanna-Inspired Hand Tattoo


The Chocolate City signee, Victoria Kimani took to her Instagram page yesterday to show off her new ink. that's similar to the hand tattoo that Rihanna got back in 2013. See more photos after the cut...

Skyy Vodka To Host Its Brand Ambassador, Patoranking


Skyy Vodka is planning to hold a grand reception to honour its brand ambassador, Patoranking, who recently won the coveted Best New Act award at the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) held in South Africa over the weekend.

Patoranking displaced other African top artists, including Stonebwoy (Ghana), Cassper Nyovest (South Africa), Duncan (South Africa)and Anna Joyce (Angola), all of whom were nominated for this highly coveted category in the MAMA awards.

Alleged Fraud: Toyin Saraki Says She Is Ready For EFCC


Wife of the Senate president, Toyin Saraki says she will give her maximum cooperation to EFCC officials when she appears before the anti-graft agency on July 28th.

Mrs Saraki has been invited by the EFCC to answer some questions regarding some funds found in some companies which she has interests in. A statement by her private secretary, Akeem Olagoke reads;

“Her Excellency, Mrs Toyin Saraki, Founder of Wellbeing Foundation Africa and wife of the Senate President has been informed by her office that a letter of invitation was delivered to her office, by and from the EFCC. She has directed an immediate and formal response, to the EFCC, that she will be delighted to assist them with any lawful inquiries they may have, as a law abiding, transparent and accountable private citizen.”.

See Drake's Epic Private Response To Meek Mill's Shade


US rapper Meek Mill, who became more popular after he started dating Nicki Minaj, threw major shade at Drake on Twitter yesterday, claiming Drake doesn't write his own lyrics.

One of his friends Hitman Holla (real name Gerald Fulton Jr.) reached out to Drake to show support through DM on IG, Drake responded to the private message only for his 'friend' to share the screenshot of their conversation on Twitter. See his epic response after the cut...

Chris Brown Barred From Leaving The Philippines After His Performance


American recording artist, dancer and actor, Christopher Maurice better known Chris Brown is currently stuck in the Philippines because he allegedly skipped out on a concert gig there last year.

After Chris Brown finished performin on Tuesday night in the country and tried to leave yesterday morning for a show in Hong Kong, he was blocked from doing so by the Philippine Department of Justice. Read the full report from the Philippines Daily Inquirer below...

American recording artist Chris Brown, who staged a concert on Tuesday night at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City, was stopped on Wednesday afternoon from leaving the country for his Hong Kong concert.

Provide Nigeria More Aid Against Boko Haram, 'Without Strings' - Buhari To US Govt


President Buhari yesterday afternoon called on the US government to provide Nigeria with aids against Boko Haram without any strings attached. President Buhari made the call while delivering his speech at the US Institute of Peace. Read Tweets of what he said after the cut...

Lagos State Government Alerts Residents On New Robbery Tactics


The Lagos State Government yesterday alerted residents of the state on new tactics armed robbers have devised to rob.

In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, the state government said robbers now render their prospective victims unconscious through rubbing a perfumed handkerchief on their faces before robbing them. The statement added that the robbers usually target unsuspecting victims either in a lonely commuter bus, taxi or a quiet corner.

Tiwa Savage Gives Birth To Baby Boy


Nigeria Singer and Mavin records first lady, Tiwa Savage, welcomed her first child on with hubby, Tee Billz on Wednesday. 22nd July at the prestigious Saint Mary’s Hospital in London.

Her husband/manager Tunji, Tee Billz, shared a picture of him holding the hand of the baby on Instagram with the caption; "Thank you Jesus".

Meek Mill Launched Twitter War On Drake Because Of His Affair With Nicki Minaj


A source has claimed that Meek Mill launched his Twitter war on Drake yesterday because of his affair with Nicki Minaj.

Meek Mill fired at one of Nicki's closest allies in the music business, Drake, yesterday mornin claiming that he doesn't write his own lyrics. According to the source' claims, Meek came for Drake on Twitter after he found out that Nicki had dated Drake in the past.

"Meek is upset that Drake [allegedly dated] Nicki. I think Nicki is low key in love with Drake and Drake is low key in love with Nicki. You have to see how they are when they're around each other. If I was Meek, I might feel some type of way about it too."

President Buhari Rejects Gay Marriage


According to the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the Presidency, President Buhari rejected the issue of gay marriage during one of his discussions in the US on Tuesday. Read more after the cut ...

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

EFCC Invites Saraki's Wife And Yaradua's Daughter Over Allegations Of Fraud


According to a breaking news report by Premium Times, wife of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Toyin Saraki and one of the daughters of former President Umaru YarÁdua, Zainab Dakingari have been invited by the EFFC over alleged fraud and money laundering.

Mrs Toyin Saraki is being invited by the antigraft agency to answer questions regarding some alleged questionable flow of income into some companies which she has interest in. PT reports that Mrs Saraki is due to appear at EFFC's headquarters on July 28.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

EFCC Set To Probe Financial Transactions Of GEJ's Former Ministers & Aides


According to Punch, EFCC has concluded plans to commence the probe of former ministers, special advisers, heads of parastatals and aides of former President Jonathan.

EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde has already directed that all petitions against them should be forwarded to him to be acted upon as the anti-graft agency is determined to expose any corrupt act during the last administration. So in a few weeks time, some of these former public holders at the federal level will be invited for questioning, especially those whose establishments got huge allocations from the FG like defence, petroleum resources and power.

Lil Wayne Thrown Out of a Hired Private Jet For Smoking Weed


According to TMZ, Lil Wayne was kicked out of his chattered private jet because he and his entourage lit up their joints minutes after the pilot took off.

Reportedly, he had asked the pilot to permit them to smoke during the flight and pilot disagreed, but Lil Wayne disobeyed that flight rule, prompting the pilot to turn back the plane and return to the tarmac the had just taken off from.

Photos: Lionel Messi In Gabon, Chauffeur Driven By The Country's President


Four-time world player of the year, Lionel Messi was hosted in Gabon on Saturday July 18th by the country's President, Ali Bongo, for the brick laying of their new 22,000 seat stadium. He was  chauffeur driven by the president himself around the streets of Libreville.

Messi officially started the building process at the Port-Gentil stadium, which will host Africa Cup of Nations matches in 2017. He came dressed in a casual pair of denim shorts and t-shirt.

"When I was in Barcelona a few years ago, I met Messi who had told me that he would come to visit me in Libreville" said the Gabon president. "It's a promise he made me. He is a man of honour who just kept his word."

Controversial South African Pastor Reacts To His Arrest, Says No One Can Destroy Him


Controversial South African pastor, Penuel Mnguni who was granted bail yesterday after he was arrested and charged for 'cruelty against animals' after forcing his members to swallow a live snake during one of his church services, says no one can destroy him because 'he is already destroyed'.  He also said the South African police do not know who they are fighting.

 “Maybe I need help if someone thinks I’m possessed let them come and deliver me, but if nothing come out then I will deliver you. Then one demon came and held her hands on the head of the Man of God but instead that demon was delivered. All laws, constitution and bi-lows are powerless; if they want to arrest me let them also arrest (Nandos).

Watch Woman Narrate How She Became A Lesbian Prostitute After Receiving Power From The Devil

  

A Nigerian woman has confessed her sordid journey into lesbianism, prostitution and its unimaginable consequences on her young family. Watch the video above as she recounts her journey...

Actress Laide Bakare Unveils Record Label Acts


Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare has unveiled the newly signed duo "B2L" under her record label, Simline Records, contrary to reports that she signed three new acts.

The actress/business woman who is exploring all angles of the entertainment industry is delving into music full time and the industry should be prepared to receive a massive record from her which is in the works and set to feature an A-List Nigerian artiste. See more photos after the cut...

We Will Make Boko Haram Beg For Peace - New Chief Of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai


Nigeria’s new Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, yesterday said under his command Boko Haram will have no room to operate. According to him he has zero tolerance for abuse of human rights, killings and destruction of property.

According to the Chief of Army Staff who took over command of the nation’s army last week, Boko Haram would either beg for peace or face the wrath of highly motivated and combat ready soldiers.

He also re-named the operational code of the counter insurgency efforts from “Operation Zaman Lafiya” to “Operation Zaman Lafiya Dole”, which in Hausa means ‘the quest for peace becomes a must’. Continue below to read part of his address speech.

Rapper 50 Cent Admits Bankruptcy Filing Was A Stunt


Last week Friday, a judge in LA ruled that despite filing for bankruptcy, 50cent is still liable for damages in defamation case filed against him by Rick Ross' baby mama for posting her amateur sex tape on line. Over the weekend, 50 cent went on Instagram to joke with fans about filing, not because he is broke but, because he doesn't want to pay up.

Photos: Five Star Music CEO E-Money Throws Birthday Party For Wife


Here are photos from the birthday party of Juliet Okonkwo, wife of the Chairman of Five Star music, Emeka Okonkwo (Kcee's younger brother) which took place at their home in Lagos on Sunday July 19th. The party had a lot of celebrities like Mike Ezuruonye, Iyabo Ojo, Tana Adelana and others in attendance. See more photos from the celebration below...

3-Year Old Boy Dies After Falling Inside Abandoned Well


Tragedy struck last Sunday at Ita-Oluwo area of Lagos State as a three-year-old boy, Samuel Emmanuel Oluwatunmise, fell into a deep well while playing with his mates.

According to Vanguard, the incident occurred at 3pm near Ayinla Avenue, off Gasline, when the infant in company of his four years old sibling and two other children went to a neighbouring house where the incident took place.

According to eye witnesses’ account, the abandoned well was dug for domestic purposes about a decade ago but was later abandoned when water was not forthcoming.

Read Obasanjo’s Controversial 'My Watch' Today


In April of 2015, A Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered the release of former President Obasanjo’s book: My Watch. With that high court ruling, you and all Nigerians can now read all 3 volume’s of the controversial book on your mobile phone or tablet at http://bit.ly/okadabook 

The book is a memoir of a lifetime spent in service to country by a man burdened with the responsibility to speak up and speak out.
 
To see why this book was initially banned and to see what the controversy is about, download the book via the okadabooks app at http://bit.ly/okadabook for android devices and http://bit.ly/okadawindows for windows devices.

Obasanjo Should Let Jonathan Be – Ayo Fayose


Mr Ayodele Fayose has urged former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to stop attacking the immediate past President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, saying; “Dr Goodluck Jonathan is no longer the president of Nigeria, he should be allowed to live a private life devoid of mudslinging from elder statesmen like Chief Obasanjo.”

Governor Fayose said he was miffed that former President Obasanjo could choose the 11th Convocation Lecture of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) Benin, Edo State to say that “performance of Jonathan while in office will hunt the people of the South-South region for a long time to come.”

In a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti on Monday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor said the people of the South South had already demonstrated their approval of Jonathan’s performance while in office by voting overwhelmingly for him on March 28 despite the gang-up orchestrated by Chief Obasanjo and his allies.

Rashidi Yekini’s Daughter To Meet Portugal Club Over Father’s Foundation After Nigeria ‘Ignored’ Her


According to reports, late Africa Soccer legend, Rashidi Yekini's daughter, Yemisi, will this weekend travel to Portugal to hold talks with Portuguese club Victoria Setubal as regards her planned Foundation for her late dad.

In an interview with Premium Times, the Yekini’s lawyer, Jubril Mohammed, confirmed the planned trip by Yemisi to Portugal adding that the girl has resorted to seeking help outside the shores of the country as very little assistance has come from Nigeria as regards properly immortalizing the former African Footballer of the Year.

Joke Silva & Olu Jacobs Cover July/August 'Bridal' Edition Of TW Mag


As they celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary, Nollywood power couple – Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva get the white wedding 'they never had', just before sharing with TW how they have made it work for 30 years, the loss of their child, acting as therapy for them, and a whole lot more!

This couple is still very much in love and we could tell even before Joke said, “It’s been a long time and a couple hundred dates, I don’t really remember which was our most romantic because Olu has given me so many”

Shut Down Now Or We Will Expose Your 37 Million Cheating Members, Hackers Tell UK Dating Site


Millions of members of a website set up for cheating spouses are waiting to hear whether their infidelity will be exposed by hackers.

The Ashley Madison website promises its 37million members worldwide - including 1.2million in the UK - complete 'anonymity' and has the motto: ‘Life is short. Have an affair.’

But a group calling themselves the 'Impact Team' have threatened to publish names, credit card details and 'secret sexual fantasies' of all members.

They believe the website wrecks marriages and have told owners they will start publishing intimate details about users unless the site, known as the 'Google of cheating', is shut down.

Actress Tonto Dikeh Addresses Her 'Haters' On Instagram


Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh sent out this new message to her haters in a long post on Instagram this morning. Read what she wrote below...

I take constructive criticism well.Its the vanguard for my daily growth but I don't let it control me or get stuck with me.It cements my iron clad conviction in God and No man.I wanna thank my Fans,the true believers for being the vehicle God uses to convey me to the doorstep of my vision over the years.You guys are the true visionaries. The custodian of my Journey,the other side of the divide, however are the proponents of the term know a as #PD# the pull Down syndrome aka beef aka Haters.

Photos: Jimi Agbaje Cries On Live TV


Former Lagos governorship aspirant, Jimi Agbaje was on Lovely&Clair show on AIT today around 1:30pm. He gave scholarship to 5 orphans through the show a while back. He got emotional when one of the beneficiaries, Funke, who is now in university came to share her experience & thank him.

While narrating her experiences and how her life has changed for the better, Mr Agbaje actually shed tears of joy. He said if every one can reach out to the less privileged then Nigeria will be a better...

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Emeka Ike Finally Speaks on Wife's Battery Allegations


Nollywood actor and factional president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Ike, who has been accused of turning his wife of 15 years into a punching, feigned ignorance of the allegation when confronted in an interview with E-rave.

 "I know nothing about what you are saying, so what do you want me to comment on". He said

The Nigerian-German descent wife of the actor, Suzanne, had filed for divorce from the actor in a Lagos court, following allegations of wife battery and assault. It was learnt that further hearing on the court case was adjourned to July 22, 2015, but the actor denied knowledge of any court proceedings.