PHOTOS: Cakes by Tosan unveil Africa’s Tallest Cake

Filo: After having showcased his skills in several cake and sugar craft exhibitions around the world, the multiple award winning Cake Maestro, Tosan Jemide unveiled his anticipated project ‘The Tallest Cake in Africa” at the Silverbird Galleria, today.

The height of the cake is about 28 feet; currently, the tallest cake in the world as captured by the Guinness Book of Records is estimated at about 26 feet.

Wow!!!

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Demi Lovato gets New Warrior tattoo

Filo: 20-year-old star, Demi Lovato, who released her fourth album 'Demi’ on May 14th, has displayed a new tattoo on her back.

The singer had the phrase “now I’m a warrior” written on the lower part of her left shoulder - the line is from a song “Warrior” off her new album.

Nice and clean.

NEW MUSIC: GT Da Guitarman - Ori Olola

Kiyo: Feel the new joint from GT Da Guitarman, Ori- olola.

PHOTO: Wedding Cake of the year

Filo: If you can’t afford a gorgeous cake for your wedding; placing 25 pieces of ₦50 muffin on a wooden stand is not a bad idea.

Lol!!!

Backstreet Boys mark 20th anniversary with new album and summer tour

Kiyo: The platinum recording boy band has reunited to release an album titled “In a World Like This,” to mark the group’s 20th anniversary.

It’s the first time since Kevin Richardson’s departure from the group in 2006 that all five original members — also including Nick Carter, 33, A.J. McLean, 35, Brian Littrell, 38, and Howie Dorough, 39 — are together again.

To continue the celebration, they will embark on a world tour beginning stateside August 2 in Chicago.

“This whole process started almost a year ago in London,” McLean said. “Kevin had just come back to the group, so he was kind of reconnecting with everybody and it was an awesome creative process.”

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson denies dating Dammy Krane, says it’s absurd

Filo: Recent rumours have it that sexy actress, Yvonne Nelson is dating singer, Dammy Krane. The story goes like this;

‘Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has found love again after ending things with Ice Prince and Iyanya. She's now dating Hypertek signee, Dammy Krane. The two have known each for a bit but only started dating about five weeks ago after Dammy appeared in a movie with her.’

However, the leggy actress has refuted such claims, saying it is “absurd, I'm a very jovial lady,,,my keeks are proof....I have keeks with Majid,John,Dammy etc. They are sweet and adorable guys.love them”

“So just because he mentions my name in a song, that means I'm Dating him?” she added.

Kiyo: At least, she concedes to the fact that Dammy Krane is sweet and adorable.

Abductors of Rhodes-Vivour Family Demand ₦300m

Kidnappers who last Friday abducted the wife, daughter and driver of a Supreme Court Justice, Bode Rhodes-Vivour, have established contact with the family.

The Guardian learnt that the abductors have demanded a ransom of ₦300 million from the family of Rhodes-Vivour before they could release their victims.

The victims were said to be travelling to Edo State ahead of the justice’s daughter’s wedding when they were accosted by unknown gunmen along Benin-Sagamu Expressway and taken to an unknown location.

Meanwhile, operatives of the Nigeria Police led by the Commissioner of Police, Folusho Adebanjo and members of the vigilance groups in villages around Ovia North-East Local Council have relocated to the Ekiadolor/Ugbogui forest, the possible zone where suspected kidnappers may be keeping Mrs Rhodes-Vivour and her daughter.

NEW VIDEO: Ezi Emela ft. Skales - Secret Lover

Filo: British Nigerian singer and model, EZI Emela has finally outed a new video for her single titled “Secret Lover” featuring SKALES.

Teacher arrested for fondling 14-year-old pupil

A 24-year-old teacher, Phillip Ebong, was arrested on Wednesday by the Gowon Estate Police Division, Akowonjo, Lagos, for allegedly victimising a 14-year-old pupil (name withheld) and banning her from attending his classes.

Ebong, who teaches Physics and Chemistry at the Dee Jewels International College, Gowon Estate, Egbeda, was arrested during school hours after a complaint was lodged at the police station by Spaces for Change, a non-governmental organisation on youth development, on behalf of the pupil and her guardian, Mrs. Theresa Amaechi.

A copy of the petition made available to PUNCH Metro revealed that Ebong began harassing the victim from the first day of her enrolment in the school in January 2013.

The petition read, “On repeated occasions, Ebong invited the victim to the staff room informing her of his desire to have an intimate relationship with her. Consequently, the victim became a regular visitor to the staff room during break periods.

“On such visits, he made sexual advances to her which often involved kissing and hugging. Several times, Ebong followed her home, waiting at the gate to avoid being seen by her guardian.”

Source: Punch

PHOTOS: Novelty match organised to mark Fred Amata's 50th birthday

Filo: A novelty football match was organized today to mark veteran actor and director, Fred Amata’s 50th birthday.

The celebrity charity challenge saw Nollywood stars, musicians, comedians and OAP’s playing against the 1994 Nations cup winning Super Eagles team comprising J Jay Okocha and others.

K’n’F learnt Okocha scored 3 goals for ex-super eagles while comedian AY scored 2 against them. The game ended 4 - 3, in favour of ex-eagles.

Congrats to the big bros.

Ghanaian girl walks again after British doctors performed ground-breaking surgery on her deformed legs

British doctors have helped a 12-year-old Ghanaian girl with a rare leg deformity to walk again after two ground-breaking operations in which they had to break both her legs in three places.

Gloria Abeka, from Accra, will spend more than eight months in the UK recovering from the operations to correct her painful bowed legs, which also included them being pinned with 22 screws in what is a rare procedure in this country.

She is now able to sit and stand and she will soon be able to walk and play with friends for the first time. She said the doctors who helped her have changed her life.

Gloria suffered a rare bone disease called Blount's and had grown accustomed to pain and disfigurement.

The condition - a severe growth disorder which caused both her legs to bend and twist inwards below the knees - left Gloria consigned to crutches and a wheelchair, unable to play with friends or sit in comfort.
More on Independent

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Beyoncé wrote letter of apology for missing Tuesday's show

Filo: After postponing her Tuesday show in Antwerp, Belgium, Beyoncé has posted a note to fans on her Facebook page and website.

The star's rep told USA TODAY in a statement that she had "been advised by her doctors to rest as a result of dehydration and exhaustion."

Kiyo: Do you think this has something to do with recent rumours that she is pregnant?

Big Brother Africa Season 8 (The Chase) to Commence May 26

Filo: The popular reality TV show, Big Brother Africa Season 8 kicks off Sunday, May 26, 2013.  This year’s show, which has been dubbed ‘The Chase’, would see 28 housemates from 14 countries competing in 91 days for the ultimate cash prize - $300,000.

Also, fun loving Radio/TV presenter IK Osakioduwa would return as host of Season 8. The presenter has won many fans across the continent for his ability to speak openly with housemates and allow them to be at ease at their most vulnerable moments. “I'm super excited to be invited back to host the show. I have thoroughly enjoyed the past seasons and I look forward to bringing a fresh and energetic approach to The Chase,” he said.

NEW VIDEO: 2Face Ft. Dammy Krane, Rocksteady - Omo No Dulling

Anti-Corruption Network set to protest against Corruption and Insecurity

Kiyo: Hon Dino Melaye, the Executive Secretary of the Anti-Corruption Network has announced the organisation’s readiness to organise a peaceful protest to the American embassy in Abuja tomorrow.

The former member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, in his twitter message said, the purpose of the protest is to “internationalize the fight against corruption and insecurity in Nigeria”.

Anti-corruption Network is a registered non-Governmental Organization founded by Hon. Dino Melaye to fight corruption in Nigeria.

Filo: It seems Nigerian politicians see clearer when they’ve left the corridors of power

2face and Iceprince nominated for BET Awards 2013 Best International Act: Africa

Filo: The nominees for the 2013 BET Awards were announced last night in Downtown Los Angeles. Nigerian superstars, 2face Idibia and Iceprince would be contending with other African music giants for this year’s Best International Act: Africa.

Other nominees for Best International Act: Africa are Radio and Weasel (Uganda), R2Bees (Ghana), Donald (South Africa), and Toya Delazy (South Africa).

Meanwhile, Drake garnered the most nominations this year, with an impressive 12 nominations, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Video of the Year, while Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz tied with 8 nominations.

Here’s the full list of nominees for the BET Awards ’13

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Beyoncé

Tamar Braxton

Alicia Keys

Rihanna

Elle Varner

Asa Survives a Car Accident in Nashville, Tennessee USA

Filo: Jailer crooner, Asa was involved in a car accident yesterday; a car ran into her when she was about to cross an intersection in Nashville, USA.

The good news is – she wasn’t hurt. “Thank God I landed on my padded butt. The only thing that got crushed was my water bottle,” she said.

See Asha’s narration.

Police uncover another Baby Factory in Enugu

Kiyo: Six expectant teenage girls kept in a guardian’s home in Enugu were rescued after a raid on the private residence by security operatives.

Enugu police spokesman Ebere Amaraizu said yesterday that the anti-kidnap unit of the police, acting on a tip-off raided No 7, Anyansi Lane, Ogui Enugu, where they rescued the teenagers.

The girls, who are said to be 17 years old, gave their names as Chioma Eze, Amarachi Okoro, Gloria Okoye, Uzoamaka Lawrence, Nneji Faith and Akpan Juliana.

Amaraizu told reporters that the teenagers were smuggled out of their guardians’ home and kept in a hideout where they were expected to give birth before the babies sold to bidders.

Three persons are said to be behind the business.

Those in custody are Lami Lasu, Isha Musa and Anthony Chigbo, an indigene of Enugu State.

Amaraizu said investigations into the incident were going.

Filo: Kidnapping has given birth to another child, ‘baby factory’; and who are the ‘baby buyers’?

"I ain't signed to DB Records" - Olamide

Kiyo: Olamide has denied being signed to Dbanj’s DB Records, he tweeted;

Filo: When a fan reminded him of Kay-Switch’s tweet welcoming him (Olamide) into the DB Records family, he replied;

Jay-Z NOT performing in Lagos on Oct 9

Jay-Z

Kiyo: Come Sept 9, American Rapper, Jay-Z would begin a seven weeks world tour to spread awareness of the world's water crisis. The trek will begin in Krakow, Poland, and run through Oct. 28 in Melbourne.

Interestingly, Jay-Z would be performing in seven different cities in Africa, Lagos inclusive. His Lagos show would hold on October 9 at the Ocean view Restaurant.

Jay-Z's World Tour Itinerary:

Oct. 4: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Diamond Jubilee)

Oct. 6: Accra, Ghana (Accra Conference Center)

Oct. 7: Lagos, Nigeria (Ocean View)

Oct. 9: Luanda, Angola (Cine Karl Max)

Oct. 11: Cape Town, South Africa (Belleville Velodrome)

Oct. 13: Durban, South Africa (ABSA Stadium Outer Fields)

Oct. 14: Johannesburg (Coca Cola Dome)

UPDATE: The information from the BillBoard website is old information. JayZ’s water crisis tour NOT happening again, mixup due to unclear/mixed up date on Billboard’s site. This is indeed old info and no new dates on the continent have been set for 2013. Apologies.

Gov. Uduaghan swears in Delta State Independent Electoral Commission Members

Kiyo: In April, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State described the process of establishing the State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) as “very challenging,” attributing it to the delay in conducting the much-awaited local government elections in the state. That is in the past now, as Governor Uduaghan swears in the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) Board members yesterday.

The Governor in his brief speech charged the commission to conduct credible polls that will be acceptable to all stakeholders.

The 10-member DSIEC has Mr. Moses Ogbe as Chairman while Mr. David Johnson, Mr. Ewere Eluebo, Chief John Ulebe, Dr. Emibra Agbeotu, Mr. Bright Igbako, Mr. Anthony Obi, Mr. Fredrick Ulakpa, Mr. Jude Emurotu and Mr. Gregory Edeme are members. With the swearing in concluded, the date for the Local Government Elections would soon be announced by the Commission.

Filo: Let’s hope it would be organised this year

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Jonathan declares state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno, Yobe

Kiyo: President Goodluck Jonathan has declared state of emergency in three states in the Northern part of the country. They are Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states.

He made the declaration this evening in an address to the nation. The President said the governors of those states should cooperate with government in ensuring peace in the affected states.

He warned that the Federal Government would no longer tolerate any act against the security of the nation in the states.

Patience Ozokwor Finally Picks Her Plaque for winning Best Actress at the 2012 GMA

Filo: Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, also known as Mama G was in Accra over the weekend to pick her plaque for winning Best Actress in an African Collaboration at the 2012 Ghana Movie Awards.

The Plaque was presented to her at the rLG office at Osu, Accra where the Ghana Movie Awards trophies were unveiled.

Although the award ceremony held on Dec 25, 2012, the trophies were not ready at that time.

Organizers explained that the trophies were impounded in Dubai by immigration officials. But they finally arrived weeks ago; hence the unveiling ceremony which attracted some winners who came for their trophies.

Kiyo: Congrats once again.

Katy Perry: My mother thanks God for my divorce from Brand

Kiyo: The 'Firework' singer - who split from the British comic in December 2011, 14 months after they tied the knot - insists her Christian pastor parents Keith and Mary Hudson brought her up to have liberal views on relationships and they weren't upset by the breakdown of her marriage.

She is quoted by The Sun newspaper as saying: "I thank God every day for having made us all the same way and I pray for anyone who fights for freedom of speech.

"I'm pro-gay marriage and want equality between genders. My mom thanks God every day for my divorce."

However, though she was raised with liberal views on relationships, Katy's parents were strict about the cultural influences she was exposed to.

She added: "Growing up, I wasn't allowed to listen to non-religious music. Madonna, my idol, was considered worse than the devil."

While Mary may be glad Katy and Russell are no longer together, the 'Part of Me' singer's father has previously admitted to still being in touch with the 'Arthur' actor.

Keith has said: "There are no hard feelings towards Russell - I just received a text from him the other day in fact.

"He is a wonderful and smart guy."

Katy and Russell's divorce was finalised in July 2012.

PHOTO: Karen Igho at the Passport Office

Filo: And she said ‘they don't wanna let me go’; if so, we think Karen should join the Immigration team.