Singer, 9ice Goes Back To School to Study Law

‘Gongo aso’ hit maker, 9ice was studying Law at the Lagos State University before he dropped out due to paucity of funds ­– thereafter he veered into music.

Despite his success in music, his love for the learned profession remains unabated.

In a recent interview with Tribune, the singer who recently released a single titled ‘Ike Kan’ said he has actually returned back to school to chase his dream of becoming a lawyer.

An excerpt;

Would you trade your being famous for something else if you look at some of the bad side of fame that you have experienced over time?

Yes, I will love to trade fame with some silent life that does not arrogate too much attention to one, but it has got nothing to do with any bad experience. No matter what you do or who you are, there’s always a difficult time and life challenges that you can’t run away from. But I will really love to trade because I wish to be a lawyer.That has always been my dream.

Delta State Commissioner stabbed by protesting PDP youth

The commissioner for Secondary and Basic Education, Professor Patrick Muoboghare was on Saturday stabbed by youth protesting over the list of the party executives in Uwheru and Agbarho wards.

The youth who are members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) went on rampage after accusing the commissioner of manipulating the list of ward congresses held last year.

A bulk of the protesting PDP members were said to be from the commissioner’s home town, Uwheru.

Several other party members were injured in the fracas.

Vanguard reports:

The aggrieved youths, who stormed the party secretariat in large numbers, disrupted the inauguration ceremony for hours, as party leaders and political office holders in the area ran for safety. The youth destroyed plastic chairs and other property belonging to the party.

“At 40, I am still young to get married” – Actress Ayo Adesanya

In a recent interview, Nollywood actress, Ayo Adesanya reveals age is just a number and at 40, she is still ready to give marriage a try.

Here is an excerpt:

Another shot at marriage?

I was never married to Goriola Hassan. We lived together and had a child. He is nine years old now. Reconciliation? I don’t want to talk about that. I have moved on and I guess he has moved on too. I am still young (in my 40s) and will definitely get married someday. But I am still learning because there are many things I need to know

On fashion & beauty routine

I am a bit on the big side and I wear what fits me. I know I have good legs and show them off. I find my legs sexy and I wear things that show them off too. I wear miniskirts and shorts when necessary. I am lucky I have a good skin. I have used a couple of creams—some worked, some didn’t. My problem is my face because anytime I stay in the sun for too long, I break out! Unfortunately, I produce movies and could be in the sun working. Already, I am learning to deal with it.

Genevieve, Onyeka, Chimamanda and others at the premiere of ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ movie [PHOTOS]

Half of a Yellow Sun movie, an adaptation of Chimamanda’s novel with same title premiered yesterday at the Toronto International Film Festival. (Check the trailer here). The movie stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Genevieve, John Boyega of Attack the Block fame and others. 

The financiers of the movie led by Yewande Sadiku and Muhktar Bakare were also present, as well as director Biyi Bandele and producer Andrea Calderwood.

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ANOTHER BABY FACTORY: Hairdresser, 3 others nabbed in Enugu

An Enugu-based female hairdresser, Ifeoma Obike, who allegedly combined her business with the illicit trade of baby factory, has been arrested by operatives of Anti Human Trafficking Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department of Enugu State Police Command.

Ifeoma, who claimed to be a native of Oguta in Imo State and a popular hairstylist in New Haven, Enugu, according to the police, allegedly tried to augment her earnings from her legitimate business by engaging in the “baby for sale” trade which had been thriving in many parts of the South-East for some time.

Ifeoma who claimed to have five children out of wedlock, however, denied being involved in child trafficking but she was found with a baby, which she claimed belonged to her sister in Lagos.

The police said she would be taken to Lagos to confirm her claim though the operatives doubted her because the baby was too tender to be cared for by any person other than her mother.

Naomi Campbell and Maxwell Gets Flirty at the US Open [PHOTOS]

Supermodel Naomi Campbell and singer Maxwell were spotted together at the US Open on Friday. They came to watch the clash between Serena Williams and Na Li at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center.

Naomi was spotted close to Maxwell, sitting on his lap. They were having good time in the Moet suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium yesterday.

The 43-year-old looked to be enjoying the company of her companion – though spokesperson for the supermodel has refuted claims that Naomi and Maxwell are couple, that her relationship with the sensational singer is not anything more than platonic.

Hmmm! Let’s watch and see.

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Photos of Omotola in London for the ‘Muyiwa Goes To Nollywood’ Concert

Nollywood superstar Omotola was in London weekend to promote the Muyiwa Goes to Nollywood concert.  The actress, looking fresh and elegant, wore a feathered purple dress to the event – she was accompanied by her hubby.

See her photos with Ghanaian presenter Joselyn Dumas

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Saxophonist Yemi Sax and Wife, Shotalayo welcome a Baby Boy

Adeyemi Adeosun, fondly called Yemi Sax, and his wife Shotalayo welcomed a bouncing baby boy yesterday. The happy father quickly tweeted; “The happiest day of my life. Biggy Biggy bouncing baby boy for me. Thank u my wife and thank u the creator of heaven and earth.”

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Gunmen Kidnap Anglican Archbishop in Rivers

Most Rev Ignatius Ogboru Kattey, the Dean, ArchBishop and Bishop of Niger Delta North Anglican Communion of Nigeria, was last night kidnapped by yet to be identified gunmen in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State.

The abduction happened at about 11.30pm Friday night.

The clergyman, along with his wife, Beatrice was captured on Aleto bridge, Eleme in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, but the wife was later found abandoned in their car.

The whereabouts of the archbishop remains unknown.

Video Snippet: Ice Prince featuring French Montana "I Swear"

Fresh off his upcoming album "Fire of Zamani" due to be released October, BET award winner, and Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince Zamani drops a sneak peek into the recording of "I Swear" a new track on the upcoming album.

The track which was recorded at Big Daddy Studios in the US features American rapper French Montana and also includes vocals from Shaydee.

I Swear will be released on the 9th of September 2013 exclusively.

Watch Rita Dominic on ‘The Juice’ with Toolz [VIDEO]

On this episode of The Juice, top Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic shares with Toolz her earlier dreams as an actress, relationship and her future goals.

Check it out!

What a man can do…: Female Graduate leads 7-man robbery gang [PHOTOS]

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has apprehended a seven-man robbery gang spearheaded by a woman, Chioma Ezekwesiri, in Lagos, south-west, Nigeria.

The suspects, 41-year-old Amadi Igwe,  24-year-old Raymond Chukwuka, 27-year-old Ignatius Okeredi, 52-year-old Michael Madu, 52, and 28-year-old Okechukwu Jerome, and Chioma were arrested while trying to rob Bolatito Hotel, located at Kola bus stop,in  Ijaiye area of Lagos.

According to Ezekwesiri, she had arranged for the guns with Raymond Chukwuka which they were supposed to use for the operation, which she insisted was a land matter, whereas the police said their mission was allegedly to rob a male customer of the hotel who also sells fertilizer of N8 million.

PM News reports;

The alleged robbery operation, according to the police, was foiled by some staff of the hotel, who promptly made a distress call to SARS operatives.

Jennifer Hudson was scared to play Winnie Mandela

Actress-singer Jennifer Hudson had admitted that she feared playing Winnie Mandela in a film.

The 31-year-old will be seen in the role of the wife of South African anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela in the upcoming film "Winnie Mandela", reports contactmusic.com.

"I was very intimidated because she's such an iconic figure," Hudson said.

"Once I got to Africa, I was like, 'Wow, she's a national treasure ... I have to take this seriously'. And I thought, 'If I'm not going to hop in at 100 percent, maybe I should go home'. I actually had that moment where I was contemplating, 'Can I handle this?' and if I'm going to do it: 'Jennifer you have to be all in'," Hudson added.

FUNNY VIDEO: Watch ‘The Proposal’ featuring Bovi & Ijeoma

ASUU Strike: Students Threaten Clamp down on Private Universities

Believing that the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which has paralysed studies in public universities in the country is being sustained because the children of influential people in the country are ensconced in the private universities, some members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) are already contemplating attack on the private universities as a way of compelling the federal government to take a more urgent action in resolving the stalemate between ASUU and the government.

The students, operating under the umbrella of the NANS also staged a peaceful protest in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, to register their displeasure over federal government's alleged insincerity.

Speaking at the gathering Thursday, Mr. Steven Adara, a student leader in Ekiti State University (EKSU), noted that those in government and some prominent Nigerians were not helping the matter, as they were in the habit of sending their sons and daughters to private schools and overseas.

Tottenham superstar, Emmanuel Adebayor dances to Davido’s Skelewu song [VIDEO]

Ever since Davido announced the Skelewu Dance Competition, youtube has been inundated with videos of fans dancing to the Skelewu track. Some of the videos are really funny, while others are just weird.

Not wanting to be left out, Tottenham Hotspur superstar, Emmanuel Adebayor has recorded a 15 seconds video of himself and friends dancing to the Skelewu song.

Check out his steps – Skelewu things!

Fame has favoured me in so many ways – Doris Simoen

Beautiful Nollywood actress, Doris Simeon isn’t a scandal-prone person but the issue of separation between her and her former husband, actor and director, Daniel Ademinokan got her name dragged around in a mesh-work of gossips and rumours that hasn’t really panned out.

Check out a recent interview she had with Vanguard.

Tell us about yourself?

My name is Doris Simeon. I’m from Edo State, Igbila to be precise. I’m from a family of five, though I am an orphan now.

New Music Video: Orezi – Rihanna

Finally, Orezi has released the visuals for the song ‘Rihanna’ – we told you earlier that the singer actually went shopping for a Rihanna look alike when efforts to get the American super diva failed.

Orezi’s, Sprisal Records label succeeded in finding a Mauritius lady, Kim to star as ‘Rihanna’ for the video shoot in South Africa – and news has it that the expenses on this video is around ₦7.3million.

Check out the video and see if it was worth the noise;

J Martins Hit the Studio with Ghanaian Rapper, Okyeame Kwame [PHOTOS]

Popular singer J. Martins was in Ghana to put a finishing touch to a new joint titled “Try Again” – the song is a collaborative effort between him and Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame.

Martins left Ghana earlier this week having worked with award winning Producer Richie Mensah of Lynx Entertainment and rapper cum producer of BBnz Live, the producer of the song.

We expect nothing but the best from these two heavyweights – keeping our fingers crossed!

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Pornography makes our movies real – Benson Okonkwo

In a recent interview, Enugu based actor, Benson Okonkwo was reported to have said there is nothing wrong in Nollywood releasing films that embraces nudity – to him, such scene make viewers believe what they watch.

Here is how he puts it;

“My dear, it’s only a movie and make-believe, you know. We watch movies like that in Hollywood. Nigerians are hypocrites. I think pornography makes our movies more real. And for that reason I am in support of it. If you take a good look at Hollywood movies for example, you will notice that it is rampant and it means nothing to them.

Six-year-old rape victim ordered to wed rapist's 8-year-old son

A caste council in Rajasthan has ordered the parents of a six-year-old rape victim to get her married to the eight-year-old son of the man accused of the rape, police said on Thursday.

The incident occurred at Keshavpura in Kota, 250 km from Jaipur (Jaipur is the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan).

The 40-year-old man, identified as Kailash, raped the girl who lives in his neighbourhood about a fortnight ago, police said.

"Kailash locked her in a room and raped her. Instead of registering a police complaint, elders belonging to the girl's caste called a panchayat (village council) meeting," a police official said.

“I’ve always had a crush on Pres. Jonathan” – Kenya’s BBA Rep, Alhuda Njoroge

While President Jonathan is en route to Kenya for a three day trip to boost bilateral and trade ties between the countries, 22-year-old model, Alhuda Njoroge has announced her readiness to bed the president.

Alhuda, popularly called ‘Huddah Monroe’ took to twitter to inquire when Jonathan’s aircraft would land because she has always had a crush on him.

“So when is Jonathan landing? I’ve always had a crush on him. Nigeria, prepare for a step mom,” the Kenyan Big Brother Africa contestant tweeted.

I think someone needs to advise Huddah that there is a Patience somewhere who is not patient with issues of this nature.

Anyway, that brings back a familiar question - ‘why are Kenyan ladies crazy about Nigerian men?’

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Leila Djansi Releases Trailer for new movie 'And Then There Was You'

Ghanaian/American film maker, Leila Djansi has released the trailer for her latest film  ‘And then There was You’ starring  Leon Robinson, Garcelle Beauvais, Lynn Whitfield, Brian White, Trilby Glover and Nollywood bad boy, Jim Iyke.  Garcelle Beauvais, who played the role of Natalie resorts to picking up the pieces of her life after her husband leaves her for the family he has outside. She falls in love with Darrell, but he has secrets of his own.

Check it out:

Nigerian Lady arrested with drugs at the airport in Dar es Salaam [PHOTOS]

Anthonia Ojo, a Nigerian, was yesterday arrested at the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) carrying 99 pellets of unknown drugs in her luggage.

Police detained the 25-year-old businesswoman from Abuja as she was about to board an Ethiopian Airlines flight destined for France.

From France, she had planned to travel to Italy where she was scheduled to take another flight to Abuja.

Airports police boss Renatus Chalya told journalists the suspect was arrested after a screening machine detected drug pellets in her luggage.

“We then searched her thoroughly and found that the suspect was carrying four tins stuffed with drugs,” Mr Chalya said.

He said the suspect had stuffed 15 pellets in each of two containers of body lotion while two baby powder bottles were filled with 35 and 34 pellets.

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MUSIC: Yung Roc replies Yung6ix with The 6ixth Verse

I won’t call this song a diss – it is an advice as Yung Roc puts it.

This is coming on the heels of Yung6ix’s twitter comment that ‘he is the best rapper in Nigeria’

Listen and download here:

Download Here: Yung Roc -The Sixth Verse (Yung6ix Diss) Original Version.mp3