Sunmbo
Ajaba got married yesterday Monday July 22nd to pastor David Adeoye of
Christian Royal Centre. Their wedding held at Sheraton Hotel in Lagos.
Congrats
to them.
Tuesday 23 July 2013
American Rapper Lil Kim Shatter CEO Dancers Dream
Though
the CEO Dancers could not make it to the finals of Britain’s Got Talent reality
show, yet an opportunity to further strenghthen their skills and establish
themselves as great dancers came calling at the weekend.
The
CEO Dancers were scheduled to dance for Rapper Lil Kim at the Lovebox Festival –
her first live appearance in the UK for 12 years.
With
the excitement, the group took to Instagram and Twitter to share their
rehearsal videos; their comment on twitter made the fans even more expectant.
“So excited to be dancing
backup for The Queen B-LIL KIM today at the Love Box festival. Catch us on the
main stage at 6pm.”
“Not long till show time. We
feel so honoured to be dancing for the real QUEEN BEE- LIL KIM. Let's go!!!”
The
show went on as planned until it was time for Lil Kim to perform – lo and
behold, the rapper was not in the venue of the festival.
The
trio, made up of two Nigerians and a South Africa were however disappointed
when Lil Kim showed up very late and could not perform because she missed her
slot.
Lil
Kim later apologised to fans at an impromptu meet and greet meeting at her
hotel in London.
US-based Nigerian named Physician of the Year
U.S-based
National Medical Association, NMA, has selected a Nigerian, Prof. Samuel
Dagogo–Jack, as the NMA Internal Medicine Section Physician of the year.
Dagogo-Jack,
a Professor of Medicine and Director, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and
Metabolism, and Director, Clinical Research Centre at the University of
Tennessee Health Science Centre, Memphis, U.S.A., was selected based on his
work in pathology of pre-diabetes and diabetes.
The
letter conveying his selection read: “You have been selected to receive this
honour based on your work and research in pathology of pre-diabetes and
diabetes and your continued dedication to the NMA Internal Medicine Section.
Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan's Mother Dies In Car Crash
There
was anxiety in Port Harcourt on Monday as news of the death of Mrs. Iwari-Oba,
the mother of the wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, spread in
the Rivers State capital.
The
mother of Mrs. Jonathan was said to have been involved in a ghastly motor
accident along Elele Road in Rivers State.
It
was gathered that the woman, who is from Okrika Local Government Area, was on
her way to Bayelsa State when the accident happened.
Unconfirmed
report indicated that her corpse was taken to Kpaiyama Mortuary by a team of
policemen and a member representing Ogu Bolo State Constituency, Mr. Evans
Bipi, who is a relative to the deceased.
Though,
the police and the Federal Road Safety Commission in the state could not
confirm the incident, an aide to Bipi said the First Lady’s mother died in a
road accident, which occurred at about 4pm.
Monday 22 July 2013
Pastor Bail Muslims Out of Jail So They Could Be With Family during Ramadan
On Sunday, a Christian cleric, Father Yohanna Buro was given an award for helping to bail some Muslims out of jail so they could spend Ramadan at home.
Father
Yohanna who heads the Christ Evangelical and Intercessory Fellowship
Ministeries, and a group of volunteers helped to secure the release of 30
Muslim men and women from some prisons in Kaduna state. The prisoners were
serving jail terms because they had been unable to pay for their bail.
The
cleric stated that the gesture is to promote peace, "I have sought the
release of my Muslim brothers, so they can fast and pray to God that peace will
prevail in our country," he said.
According
to Deutsche Welle, the Muslim Media Organization arranged a meeting of
Lauryn Hill Writes Open Letter to Fans From Federal Prison
Lauryn
Hill, who is currently serving her three months sentence at a federal prison
for tax evasion took time to pen her fans – check out her note.
"I have known since
very young to look for the purpose and lesson in everything, including the
trials. Although it has taken some
adjustment, I cannot deny the favor I have encountered while in here, and
general warm reception from a community of people who despite their
circumstances, have found unique ways to make the best of them. Thank you for the letters of concern and well
wishes that I receive in the mail every day.
Although I may not be able to write everyone back, please know that they
have been received, read, acknowledged, and appreciated. With Love back,
MLH"
PHOTOS: 22-year-old Giuseppina Baafi crowned Miss Ghana 2013
Giuseppina
Baafi, a 22-year-old accounting student, has been crowned Miss Ghana 2013 at a
colourful finale at the Banquette Hall, State House Saturday night.
The
Eastern regional representative beat 19 other hopefuls to win the coveted crown
after a hotly contested finale, which had several renowned personalities in
attendance.
Some
of the personalities who were in attendance included Miss World 2012, Wenxia
Yu; former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings; and Deputy
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare.
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Nollywood Actress Stella Damasus Condemns Under-age Marriage Law [VIDEO]
Stella
Damasus has expressed her anger over the controversial under-age marriage law
being discussed in the Senate.
The
Nollywood star and singer trended on social media after posting a video online
condemning the proposed amendment by the Senate, which will mean that a married
girl under the age of 18 is deemed to be an adult.
The
Government is trying to amend Section 21 of the Child's Rights Act of Nigeria
which nullifies the marriage of persons under the age of 18.
Meanwhile,
35 Nigerian senators have voted to ensure that the new bill becomes law.Government’s ₦300m Nollywood fund ready for disbursement
The
₦300 million capacity building fund for the Nigerian film industry is ready for
disbursement to qualified practitioners.
Its
website will be launched and activated as from noon today. The website is
www.projectactnollywood.com.ng.
A
statement by Paul Nwabuikwu, the Special Adviser to the Coordinating Minister
for the Economy and Minister of Finance, said this “signals the commencement of
the fund, as corporate and individual practitioners in various aspects of movie
craft and production can apply for various specified grants under the fund to
boost their skills and capacity”.
The
statement added: “The Capacity Building Fund, which was announced recently as
the first part of the ₦3 billion support fund for Nollywood, was pledged by
President Goodluck Jonathan.”
The
fund, it added, is the first in a series of initiatives planned under Project
ACT Nollywood, comprising two components.
I Did Not Break Up With Yvonne Nelson because of Tonto Dikeh – Iyanya Reveals [ VIDEO]
Kukere
crooner Iyanya recently spoke on his relationship with Yvonne Nelson and Tonto
Dikeh in the show, Rubbin’ Minds, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
Iyanya,
who was evasive to Ebuka’s questions said his Tim Westwood’s freestyling was
not targeted at Yvonne Nelson; that ‘your waist’ freestyle was done a month to Yvonne’s
interview and the song was not written for her rather for his fans.
Do
you believe him? Well, the singer said he dont lie because ‘his grandfather is
a Reverend’.
When
asked if his relationship with Yvonne ended because of Tonto – Iyanya said “Tonto
Dikeh was not in the picture; i did not break up with Yvonne because of Tonto…
i
didn’t date Tonto, she is just somebody i respect”
“I
am single and concentrating on my music and that’s it,” he added.
Check
out the interview.
3 Students, Pregnant Woman Die In Auto Crash
Three
students of a privately owned computer school around Mosogar, Delta State and a
pregnant woman were yesterday killed in auto crash along the expressway after
the Toyota Corolla car they were on-board with registration number AA 231 XX
heading towards Warri in the early hours had its front tire burst.
Eye
witness said the accident occurred when the vehicle which was on high speed
attempted to overtake a trailer heading towards Warri and as a result of the
burst of the front tire the car somersaulted into the bush.
The
driver however was said to have survived the accident.
Residents
who spoke on condition of anonymity have berated drivers over reckless driving
on the expressway adding that several accidents have occurred in the area due
to reckless driving and over speeding.
I’m Single, Karrueche and Rihanna Are ‘Good Friends’ – Chris Brown
R&B
singer Chris Brown has confessed that he isn’t dating anybody at the moment and
is enjoying being single.
The
24-year-old says he needs some time for himself and is avoiding dating anyone
right now; but is on friendly terms with his ex-girlfriends, reported Hollywood
Life.
"Fans
have seen me on and off again with different girls, you know who they are, but
right now, as a 24-year-old man, I just choose to be single," he said.
"I’m
still good friends with them. Now it`s just me being focused with my music and
doing this stuff. Right now, I`m in my prime," he added.
MBGN, Anna Banner Becomes Governor’s aide
It
is no longer news that 18-year-old Anna Ebiere Banner, who contested as Miss
Bayelsa was crowned the 26th Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. What is news is
that the Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson has made the beauty queen an
honorary special assistant on tourism and culture.
According
to the Governor, “we are doing this to demonstrate our commitment to tourism
development as another avenue for generating revenue outside oil. We look
forward to hosting the MGBN annually and winners will be cultural ambassadors
of our state”.
Double
congrats to Anna Banner
“I refused calls to condemn TB Joshua” – Archbishop Duncan-Williams
Archbishop
Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the General overseer of the Christian Action Faith
Ministries has said he won’t succumb to pressure to condemn Prophet TB Joshua,
following the death of four people in a holy water stampede at Joshua’s church
in Ghana few months ago.
“Somebody
called me recently and said what do you think about…people rushing to a place
over holy water and dying and all that; we need you to say something; you have
to speak up; you have to make a statement and I said ‘no’, I don’t make
comments on matters like that”, Duncan-Williams told his congregation in a
recent sermon which was replayed on Radio XYZ’s ‘Voice of Action’ Christian
Programme on Sunday July 21.
He
said: “I am not called to insult and to attack people”. The cleric said he
believed that: “That which is of God shall stand and what is not of God shall
fail, so I don’t insult people, I don’t
PHOTOS: US Based Nollywood Actor Chet Anekwe weds Rebekah Walker in Michigan
Nigerian
born award winning actor and film maker, Chet Bashari Anekwe, whose work spans
Hollywood, Nollywood and the New York Theatre, married his longtime girlfriend,
Rebekah Walker Saturday July 20th in Detroit, Michigan, US.
Stella
Damasus and her lover, Daniel Ademinokan both attended the Chet Anekwe’s
private wedding in company of few friends and some Nollywood actors in U.S.
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Sunday 21 July 2013
PHOTOS: Nollywood Actress Rukky Sanda Causes Commotion with Exposed Boobs
Rukky
Sanda arrived at the Lagos premiere of Yvonne Nelson’s movie in a dress that
reveals a significant part of her boobs – apparently she was not wearing a bra.
As
usual, those who have eyes to see started staring at her and the actress was
forced to use her hands to close her cleavage.
Na
wa!!! Why the covering – was that not the motive of rocking a dress that shows
your cleavage?
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Beyonce’s Fan Fainted After The Singer Touched His Hands [VIDEO]
It
appears the bootylicious singer has some form of ‘anointing’ that she is not
even aware of – that ‘unction’ fell on one of her fans recently.
During
a stop on her Mrs. Carter World Tour, the singer grabbed the hand of a fan who
was in the front row while she was performing her song Irreplaceable.
In
reaction to her grip, the male fan began shaking uncontrollably. Beyonce then
stopped singing so she can give a hug to the die-hard fan.
"I
love you so much," he said after the embrace.
It
seems the moment was too much for the fan to take. He appeared to faint right
after.Nollywood Actress Taiwo Aromokun Gives Birth To Twins Baby In London
Nollywood
Yoruba actress Taiwo Aromokun who got a surprise baby shower party from her
twin sister and close friends few weeks ago has given birth to a set of twins.
According
to information from London, UK, the talented actress gave birth to two boys on
Saturday the 20th of July in a UK-based medical facility.
We
learnt the Lust star’s actress travelled to the UK fews days after her baby
shower for medical checkup and since then she hasn’t returned back.
Her
twin sister based in Nigeria and her family members are currently jubilating
over Taiwo Aromokun‘s twins baby delivery.
The
mother and her newborn babies are said to be in good condition.
The
actress got married to her Ogun-born fiance, Olayemi Abimbola on boxing day
(Dec 26, 2012) in Surulere area of Lagos.
19 year old Kevine Bikebi Crowned Miss Congo UK 2013
19
year old Kevine Bikebi was crowned Miss Congo UK 2013 in front of a capacity
filled venue. The magnificent event took place at the Stratford Town Hall
London yesterday the 20th of July 2013. Judges on the Night included Sporah
Njau of the Sporah show and Jaqueline Wabara (CEO Miss Nubian Pageant UK).
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Anna Ebiere Banner wins Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2013
The
26th edition of the beauty pageant took place in Yenogoa, Bayelsa yesterday,
20th of July, 2013 and 18-year-old Anna Ebiere representing Bayelsa State was
crowned the winner.
She
will represent Nigeria at the Miss World pageant later this year.
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