Olu of Warri denies his Christian faith, retains traditional title

After a protracted battle, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II, has denied his Christian faith, thereby retaining his “Ogiame” traditional title.

Despite an early Tuesday morning downpour in Warri, thousands of men, women and youth of Itsekiri stormed the streets in protest against the Monarch’s new-found Christian faith, compelling him to renounce his faith, and to retain his title.

The Monarch had on 4 September renounced the title on the ground that he had found a new life in Christianity and was born again; an action his people said was against their tradition.

The Itsekiri elders under the aegis of Itsekiri Elders and Leaders of Thought, after several hours of deliberations and consultations on Monday, had given the Olu of Warri 48 hours to rescind his declaration or abdicate the throne.

90 Nigerians repatriated from Tunisia

Ninety Nigerians, including two babies, who were stranded in many parts of Tunisia, were early Tuesday morning repatriated into the country.

They were, around 10’clock on Tuesday received at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos by the South-West Zonal coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency, Iyiola Akande, who represented the Director-General, Alhaji Muhammed Sani-Sidi.

The returnees consisted of two infants, five months and fourteen months old, 12 teenagers, 13 young women and 61 young men.

Seventy-seven of them came from Edo State, eight from Delta State, three from Imo and Lagos State, while Kano and Plateau had two and one, respectively.

New Music Video: Burna Boy – Wombolombo

Burna Boy joins force with DJ Jam Jam to release the visuals for the single Wombolombo, taken off his L.I.F.E (Leaving an Impact for Eternity) album.

The video was shot in Megussa, Cyprus, by Mr. Akpe.

Check the video out:

Monica Welcomes Baby Girl with Husband Shannon Brown — [PHOTO]

R&B singer Monica and her husband, Phoenix Suns' player Shannon Brown, welcomed their first child together last week.

The proud father tweeted a photo from his Instagram account on Friday cradling his new daughter with the caption, "I THANK GOD for her!!! JOY has been restored in my LIFE!!!" The photo also has a sweet message, "Daddys Girl 'Laiyah'."

Lagos Sacks Principal, Vice, 7 Others for Examination Malpractices

Nine officers including a school Principal, his vice and other senior teachers of the Lagos State Ministry of Education have been booted out from the State Civil Service for their involvement in examination malpractice.

The state government in a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Aderemi Ibirogba said they were involved in examination malpractices in the last May/June West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE).

They are Mr. S. O Amure, School principal on GL 17, Mr. V. A Joseph- the vice-principal on GL 16, Mr K.E Ogunleye, the Mathematics teacher on GL 15, Mr. A. I Banjoko, the examination supervisor on GL 12, Mrs. L. D Akinterinwa on GL 15, Mr. A. O Araba on GL 15, Mr. V. O Towoshe on GL 14, Mr. S.I Oladipupo and assistant examination supervisor on GL 08.

First black African woman nominated for Booker Prize

Zimbabwe's NoViolet Bulawayo on Tuesday became the first black African woman to be shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, for her tale of a 10-year-old girl who escapes poverty at home only to find new problems in the United States.

Bulawayo was nominated for her novel We Need New Names, which follows the girl's decision to leave a shanty town in Zimbabwe and move to live with an aunt in the United States.

The author, whose real name is Elizabeth Zandile Tshele, is also the first Zimbabwean to be shortlisted for the prestigious prize.

The winner is awarded €59 000 (R784 000) and normally sees a significant boost in sales.

'I feel very lucky and honoured'

New Music Video: Yung6ix ft Percy – First Class

KKTBM resident 'Yung6ix' presents the visuals for his single "First Class". The Unlimited L.A directed video features singer and label-mate Percy. 

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Farida Waziri was a disaster to Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the appointment of Farida Waziri, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as a wrong step in Nigeria’s fight against corruption.

Mr. Obasanjo said this in an exclusive interview he granted Zero Tolerance, a magazine produced by the EFCC.

The former president, whose administration established Nigeria’s two main anti-corruption agencies, the EFCC and the ICPC, said he was aware that former Delta State Governor and convicted money launderer, James Ibori, played a major role in Mrs. Waziri’s appointment.

“I know that the woman they brought in to replace Ribadu (Farida Waziri) was not the right person for that job, because I understood that one of those who head-hunted her was James Ibori.”

Miley Cyrus Goes Completely Nude for new video ‘Wrecking Ball’ [VIDEO]

Once again, 20 year-old twerking queen, Miley Cyrus has managed to raise eyebrows with her latest music video shot by famed photographer Terry Richardson. The video, which was released yesterday, saw the singer swinging naked on a huge metal wrecking ball and fondling a sledge hammer.

We know Cyrus likes to show off her body but ain’t we tired of seeing her go nude?

See the video below;

Nadal wins 13th Grand Slam title by beating Djokovic in U.S. Open final

Hard to believe this is the same Rafael Nadal who was home during the U.S. Open a year ago, nursing a bad left knee. 

Hard to believe this is the guy sent packing in the first round of Wimbledon in June, losing to a 135th-ranked player. 

Looking fit as can be and maybe even better than ever, the No. 2-ranked Nadal pulled away from No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Monday in a taut, tense U.S. Open final for his 13th Grand Slam title.

“This is probably the most emotional one in my career,” Nadal said. “I know I had to be almost perfect to win.”

One of Nigeria's Oldest twin sisters dies at 100

One of the centenarian twins, who celebrated their 100-year birthday on Saturday, March 16, Mrs Emily Kehinde Olukoga-Ogunde has passed on.

 In a statement by her only child, Mr Kunle Olukoga, the centenarian bade the world farewell on Thursday 5th September, 2013 at around 9am while having a nap, after her breakfast.

The twins were born on March 13, 1913 at Okun Owa, Ijebu, Ogun State.

She is survived by her son, grand children, great grand children and her twin sister, Mrs Esther Taiwo Olukoya, who has remained inconsolable after the news was broken to her.

RIP.

Watch Flavour Performs "Chinny Baby" Live In Cameroun [VIDEO]

Watch Flavour thrill his fans in what has been described as the greatest show ever in Cameroun.

New Music: Klever Jay release two singles – 20 years and Sweet Home

After he recently released the entertaining Omo Aiye video which was dirrected by patric Elis, Klever Jay is back at it again as he drops two hot new singles, 20 years and Sweet Home. The first is more of a fast tempo song for the clubs while the other is a slow tune for lovers.

Listen and enjoy.

20 years

Sweet Home

Controversial Video: Pastor Kumuyi Disowns ‘Prophetess’ [VIDEO]

Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry has disowned the controversial videos of a ‘prophetess’ and others who claimed to have died, gone to heaven and came back to narrate their extra-terrestrial experience.

In the controversial videos being sold all over Nigeria, two women and a boy claimed they died, went to heaven and came back to narrate what they said God showed them.

One of such CDs is that of a Sierra Leonean woman, simply called Sister Linda Ngaujah. Linda said she died and was shown happenings in heaven and hell and that many of the members of a large church on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway are on their way to hell and that the founder of a leading church in Lagos should repent as he allegedly acquired his

New Music: Ice Prince Ft French Montana –– I Swear

Lifted off his forthcoming Fire of Zamani (FOZ) album, ‘I swear’ is Iceprince’s latest effort. The Chocolate City rapper features Moroccan-American Hip-Hop star French Montana, with additional vocals by EME act Shaydee

Listen and download here:

Check out Karen Igho's Super Hot Bikini Body (PHOTOS)

Simply hot!!! Do you agree?

Comedian Ushbebe of AY’s Crib set to wed November

Comedian/presenter, Justice Emonaerere Nuagbe, popularly known as Ushbebe is set to wed his long time girlfriend, Annette Osa-Agbontaen who is a graduate of International Studies.

Their traditional marriage will hold next month while the white wedding will hold on the 23rd of November, both in Benin.

See their pre-wedding photos:

Check out Dr. Sid's Attire at a Traditional Scottish Wedding [PHOTOS]

Recently, Dr. Sid was among the groomsmen at a traditional Scottish wedding – expectedly, he had to adorn the Scottish skirt also known as ‘kilt’.

The rap star shared photos where he wore a black tuxedo blazer, a white shirt, a black waist coat, a green-black-and-yellow checkered kilt, a knee length pair of socks and black shoes.

See the photos:

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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