Ondo State former Governor Agagu Dies Suddenly

Thisday: Former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Agagu, is dead. He was 65. Eddy Olafeso, former Ondo State Commissioner for Information, said Agagu slumped and died yesterday evening during a meeting at his residence in Lagos.

Another source said the former governor had been sick for sometime now, and had just returned to the country after a medical trip abroad. The source said further that when the traditional ruler of the ex-governor (Orofun 1 of Ijodo, Oba J.T Timola) died about three weeks ago, he could not come for the burial, but only sent condolence message from abroad, even though the late king was his family member.

LOOK! Nicole Kidman takes a tumble at NYC Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

She was happily minding her own business following an appearance at New York Fashion Week, and then suddenly Nicole Kidman found herself on the floor.

The 46-year-old actress was knocked to the ground yesterday afternoon after a photographer on a bicycle got a bit too close whilst trying to get a good picture of her.

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New Music Video: Omawumi – Warn Yourself

Shot in Brooklyn, NY and Lagos, Omawumi has released the visuals for the song ‘Warn Yourself,’ taken off her sophomore album “Lasso of Truth”.

The video was directed by Mega – watch it below;

Farida Waziri fires back at Obasanjo; asks him to respect his age

In her reaction to former President Obasanjo’s criticism of her leadership at the EFCC, Farida Waziri has warned Mr. Obasanjo to respect his age and watch his comments else she would be forced to open up on him. (Read Obasanjo’s comment here)

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Dr (Mrs) Farida Waziri, OFR, in a statement on Wednesday reminded former President Olusegun Obasanjo that ability to be used to witch hunt political enemies in the rabid pursuit of a third term agenda has never been part of the qualifications for appointment as chairman of the anti-graft agency

Mrs. Waziri denied meeting Mr. Ibori ahead of her appointment to the EFCC, a claim she made earlier in a separate interview with the same EFCC publication. Mr. Ibori is serving a jail term in United Kingdom for stealing state funds.

The former EFCC boss said she was fully qualified to have headed to the agency given the stipulations of the law.

Eddie Murphy Releases music video for 'Red Light' ft.Snoop Lion [VIDEO]

Eddie Murphy, known mostly for his stand up and acting careers has jumped back into the music world and released the video for his first single 'Red Light'. This first track happens to be a reggae song – of course that was why he featured Snoop Lion.

Watch the video below; I think you would like it;

Lawyer and activist Mike Ozekhome regains freedom

Kidnapped legal practitioner and human rights activist, Mike Ozekhome has finally been released by his abductors.

A family friend to the Ozekhomes and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode told Premiumtimes he had a telephone conversation with the lawyer this morning (Thursdy).

“I just spoke to him and he was very excited to be free,” the former minister said. “He was full of thanks to God and was in very high spirits.”

Mr. Ozekhome’s elder brother, Pius, also confirmed the lawyer’s release to the News Agency of Nigeria.

Photo of the Day: The Lips of Life

Isn’t she cute?

Juliet Ibrahim Covers Zen Magazine September Issue [PHOTO]

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim gives an exclusive access into her life, reasons why she started her foundation – she also talked about her movies, fashion and beauty secrets in this issue of Zen’s magazine.

“I want a Big House with 10 Kids” – Actress, Ini Edo [VIDEO]

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo in an interview on Golden Icons talks about her career, how she met her husband and marriage. She also cleared the air on her divorce rumour.

New Music Video: May D ft. Oskido – Get Down

Check out Mr May D’s ‘Get Down’ video featuring Oskido.

Nigerian Government Orders 53 Real Gold iphones for 53rd Anniversary

A Dubai based businessman, Amjad Ali has been contracted by Nigerian government to supply 53 real gold iPhones to mark the country’s 53rd independence.

The Bristol-born Amjad supplies royal families, governments, and minted customers across Russia, China and the Middle East with gold-plated devices that cost up to £50,000. Meanwhile, basic models in gold or rose gold cost from £3,000.

According to Ali, he is currently working on an order from the Nigerian government for 53 gold iPhones to mark the country’s 53rd year of independence from Britain next month.

“We will engrave them with the coat of arms, a shield and two horses,” he said.

Commenting on how his team at Gold and Co. handles customers order, Ali said “we strip the units down and then plate them in copper, nickel and then pure gold. We have limited units per region and each is numbered and placed in a handmade wooden box with a certificate of authenticity and wax seal,” he told the Independent UK.

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. 

Check it out:

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