MTV Stars Damien Fahey and Grasie Mercedes Wed

U.S. Tv presenter Damien Fahey wed fellow MTv star Grasie Mercedes on Friday (28Jun13).

The small screen hosts, who first met in 2002 at the MTv headquarters in New York, exchanged vows at the Maravilla Gardens in Camarillo, California in front of family and friends.

Fahey says, "Grasie and I are now part of the long list of couples that married after meeting at MTv years ago. We're excited to begin spending our lives together in silence while constantly staring at our iPhones."

The ceremony was officiated by Fahey's former Total Request Live co-host Dave Holmes, while other celebrity guests included Johnny Knoxville, Breaking Bad actor Matt Jones and Bridesmaids star Kali Hawk.

BET Awards 2013: Check out Exclusive Red Carpet Photos of your favourite celebrites (PHOTOS)

 The much talked about 2013 BET Awards has come and gone and our very own, Iceprince made us proud by clinching the Best African Act award.

Check out exclusive photos of stars like Neyo, Janelle Monáe, Snoop Lion, Brandy, Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown and others looking elegant on the red carpet.

Enjoy!!!

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VIDEO: Watch Wizkid’s Performance at the Ghana meets Naija concert

We’ve brought you the photos; now is time to watch what went down at the show.

Enjoy!

I wonder why one person should own houses in Ikoyi, Asokoro, Dubai – Obi

Chairman of South-East Governors’s Forum and Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi has announced his retirement from active politics.

The Governor, who disclosed this on Sunday, said he would quit active politics at the end of his current tenure in March 2014.

He spoke at the thanksgiving service and award ceremony to mark the end of the 2nd Session of the 15th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Enugu at the St. Bartholomew’s Church, Asata, Enugu.

“A very prominent person called me today and asked me, what is your plan concerning politics after your current tenure, I’m telling you now what I told him.

“For me, I have come to the end of it; I want to quit and rest. However, I have been praying to God that for the sake of the good people of Anambra State, please give them somebody like Peter Obi.

“The level of greed in Nigeria is overwhelming, where people can’t see the suffering of other people, they are just accumulating wealth, for me, it is time to go.

Gunmen free 175 prisoners in Akure jailbreak

There was pandemonium in the early hours of Sunday when gunmen, numbering about 30, invaded the Olokuta Medium Security Prisons in Akure, Ondo State capital, and set about 175 inmates free.

The bandits, according to eyewitnesses, arrived at the prison premise, which is less than one kilometre away from the headquarters of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, also known as Owena Barracks, around 12. 05am, shooting indiscriminately.

The armed men were said to have gained entry into the prison by using dynamite to blow off a section of the walls, after a futile attempt to enter through the main entrance.

A source said one of the warders was hit by the attackers’ bullets, was ordered to release the keys to the cells, and was also forced to set the inmates free.

15 lecturers demoted for having faked Ph.D degrees certificate in Ebonyi

NO fewer than 15 lecturers of Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo were weekend, demoted over alleged involvement in certificate forgery and for claiming to have acquired Ph.D degrees from reputable institutions outside the country.

Management of the college, on receipt of the report and recommendations of the committee set up to look into the alleged claims by the lecturers, said the exercise was not meant to witch-hunt anybody in particular but to ensure sanity and discipline within the education sector in the state.

At a press briefing in Abakaliki, Special Adviser to Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State on Higher Education, Professor Mike Ituma, revealed that the discovery came as a shock, stressing that the action of the affected lecturers was a reflection of the level of decay ravaging the sector.

According to him, the action of the management of the college is a step in the right direction and government is completely in support of the action against the lecturers.

In a statement, Public Relations Officer of the college, Mr. Nkwuda Bethrand Otukobelu, noted that the 15 affected lecturers would not be allowed to run any promotion course packaged by the college till after three years.

Nigerian Actor Arrested For Attempting To Kidnap Monarch's Wife

A 27-year-old secondary school dropout, Ismaila Dauda, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for an alleged abduction.

Dauda, a fledgling actor, based in Ondo, was accused of attempting to abduct the wife of the traditional ruler of Ilisan Remo in March 2013, with the help of three others- Segun, Nurudeen and an unidentified man.

However, Dauda said he was not aware that he was part of a gang of kidnappers until too late.

He said, “At the time, I was not aware that it was a planned abduction. Segun is a close friend and had borrowed my car. Because the car was without a spare tyre and not in good condition, I offered to drive him wherever he wanted.

“I was under the impression that Segun was in search of a suitable school for his teaching practice as he is a student of a College of Education,” Dauda said.

Dauda, Segun and Nurudeen allegedly left Ondo, while a fourth unidentified man was picked up at Ore. Under Segun’s direction, Dauda allegedly drove to a secondary school close to the palace of the Oba of Ilisan in Ogun State.

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Ice Prince wins ‘Best African Act’ award at BET AWARDS 2013

Ice Prince has won the award for ‘Best African Act‘at the 2013 edition of the BET Awards.

The Chocolate City rapper was awarded the coveted prize this evening at the BET Broadcast Centre a few hours before the awards proper kicks off at the Nokia Theatre L.A. live in Los Angeles, California.

Congrats to the Oleku crooner

Blessing Okagbare outshines sprint favourites to win in Birmingham

Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare put up a surprised feat today at the Diamond League meeting in Birmingham when she outshines favourites Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Carmelita Jeter to win the 200 metres race

The race had been billed as a clash between Jamaica's Olympic 100 winner Fraser-Pryce and world sprint champion Jeter of the U.S. but Okagbare finished strongly to win in 22.55.

“I'm not a good starter so I have more of an advantage on the 200,” Okagbare said, “with the upcoming world championships; the goal is to stay healthy,” she added.

Congrats to her!

Check out Photos of Genevieve Nnaji without Makeup

The Nollywood actress posted the photos on her instagram page today.

She’s looking pretty as usual!

PHOTOS: Wizkid, Dr Sid and Timaya's Performance at Ghana meets Naija concert

The much anticipated Ghana meets Naija concert finally took place on Saturday night with performances from from Wizkid, Timaya, Dr. Sid, EL, Samini, Okyeame Kwame, Raquel, DBlack, Bandana, and others.

The concert was attended by several celebrities including Jim Iyke, Don Jazzy, Asamoah Gyan and others.

Check out the photos!

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TWEET OF THE DAY: ‘R2bees make us proud; Iceprince, you are a winner’ – Yvonne Nelson

Why Nigerian Singer, Burna Boy Failed To Perform at the Ghana meets Naija Concert

Aside Ghanaian sensation, R2bees who were slated to perform at the Ghana meets Naija Concert but didn’t show up because the duo are in US for the BET Awards, Naija’s Burna Boy could not also perform.

Burna Boy, who recently signed a deal with Glo as one of the company’s ambassador was at the venue but did not perform because the concert was sponsored by competition, MTN.

He however spoke off stage to the audience and apologised for his inability to perform; later he posted this message “New glo deal sweeter dan a bxxxh!!!”

PHOTOS: Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke at the Ghana Meets Naija Concert

Is Jim Iyke camera shy? No, let me guess, he’s trying to reach out to Nadia.

Lol!!!

PHOTOS: Ghanian Actress Juliet Ibrahim Covers “House Of Maliq” July 2013 Issue

Ghanian Actress Juliet Ibrahim is in the news again - this time she is not speaking on OJB kidney transplant, rather she poses for the cover of House of Maliq.

Check out her lovely photos.

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“I never authorised sale of FG property in Washington D.C” – Ogwu

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof. Joy Ogwu, says she did not authorise the sale of any Federal Government property in Washington D.C. during her tenure as foreign minister from2006-2007.

Ogwu gave the clarification in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Abuja.

Her comments came on the heels of her invitation by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs investigating the alleged embezzlement of 23.5 million dollars from the Nigerian embassy in Washington D.C.

The funds were said to be proceeds from the sale of three Federal Government houses in Washington DC between 2004 – 2007.

NAN recalls that the Senate initiated the probe following a petition by one Mr David Elombah.

Ogwu said: “In a letter dated June 10, I was invited by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on a petition concerning misappropriation and embezzlement of funds by the Nigerian ambassador to the U.S. and others.

“Paragraph two of the letter states that I am invited to the meeting in my capacity as former foreign affairs minister 2006-2007.

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Ban on Same Sex Marriage lifted in California, Gay Couples rushed to marry

Same-sex couples rushed to San Francisco’s City Hall on Friday to be legally married after an appeal court officially ended California’s ban on gay marriage following a landmark ruling at the Supreme Court this week.

Within moments of the ruling, couples, officials and activists began to converge on San Francisco City Hall, where unions were due to resume immediately.

Meanwhile, the couple whose case sparked this week’s Supreme Court decision exchanged vows in a ceremony officiated by state Attorney General Kamala Harris.

“This is really a great day,” said Sandy Stier, who with her fiancée Kristin Perry filed the lawsuit against Proposition 8, the ballot initiative that outlawed same-sex marriage in California in 2008.

California, which briefly allowed marriages in 2008, now becomes the 13th state, and the largest, to allow gay marriage.

PHOTOS: Adele shows off new ‘Paradise’ tattoo on her left hand

Adele has got herself another tattoo.The 'Someone Like You' singer's latest body ink comes courtesy of the tattoo artist Bang Bang.

The New York tattoo artist posted a picture of himself with Adele on Facebook and captioned the image: "The lovely Adele came in to get tattooed today".

The photo also shows Adele displaying her new tattoo which consists of the word "paradise" down the side of her hand.

Adele's latest tattoo adds to her growing collection of body art as she already has the letter "A" inked behind one of her ears, three dots on one of her wrists and a circle with a heart and the words "One Penny" inside it, also on her wrist. Penny is the name of Adele's mother.

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Masquerade stabs man to death in Enugu

The police in Enugu on Friday arrested a masquerade for allegedly stabbing a 60-year-old man, Emma Nnamani, to death.

The Public Relations Officer of the state command, Ebere Amaraizu, said in a statement that the masquerade allegedly stabbed the man on Thursday.

He said investigations had shown that the masquerade was worn by one Chinedu Iyioke of Umuofiagu Ukehe in Igboetiti Local Government Area.

“Emma Nnamani was stabbed in his lower abdomen for a yet to be identified reason,” Mr. Amaraizu said.

He said the victim was rushed to Elechi Hospital for medical attention where he gave up the ghost. He said the body of the deceased had been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.

PHOTO: Singer, Waje Covers Bubbles Magazine

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VIDEO: Watch Comedian Elenu and his heartthrob, Chinwe's wedding

Comedian Babatunde Akinlami, popularly known as Elenu and his long-time girlfriend, Chinwe Jane Anyanwu tied the knot on 15th June, 2013 at Global Impact Church, Surulere, Lagos.

Congrats to the couple.

I don’t have a daughter out of wedlock – Benita Nzeribe

Benita Nzeribe started out as a teen star in Nollywood and later grew into adulthood long before the industry started experiencing the boom it now enjoys. Though quick to say she got into the industry by accident, the light-complexioned beau has carved a niche for herself. That is why her endorsement as Ambassador for two separate institutions is not a surprise. In this interview, she talks about her career, endorsements and refutes the rumour making the rounds that she has a love child.

It seems your love for acting has vanished?

How do you mean? I’m still and will remain an actress.

But you’ve been away from the big screen for some time now. What have you been up to?

I was really not away. One thing about entertainment is that no one ever leaves it. I have been around and I’m active. I do jobs that come my way but I am a very patient person and not swayed at all. I have not been away from the big screen. I just have a different project and responsibility on my shoulders and I’m moving on by the grace of God.

What are some of those projects you’re currently handling?

As you very well know, I am a UN Peace Ambassador and as such stand for world peace. Ambassadors work towards peace from the grassroots. Personally, I am more convinced than ever before that there should be peace in the inner mind of every human being created by God.

Three Policemen died while chasing Okada rider

Three mobile policemen were feared killed yesterday while attempting to arrest a commercial bike rider along the Cement bus stop, Abeokuta Expressway. The accident, which happened a few minutes before 10am, was said to have caused a traffic jam.

Eye witness explained that the commercial bike rider, who had two passengers, was heading to Oshodi, when a Rapid Response Squad (RRS) van started chasing them.

They were almost upon the bike rider, when suddenly, their veicle swerved to the other path.

The police van driver, who was said to have lost control of his van, suddenly applied the brake and slammed into a faragone bus.