Ruggedman is not an A-List artist…he has lost audience appeal – Ejiro Okhipwo

Ruggedman recently called on all entertainers to stay away from Abuja-based promoter and founder of Most Beautiful Girl Pageant in Abuja, Ejiro Okhipwo, because he is a ‘fraudster/trickster’ and not to be trusted. Well, Ejiro is not going to keep silence over such weighty allegations, so here is his side of the story (very lengthy though).

First of all, I'm embarrassed that this man, Ruggedman, could bring himself so low by exposing his own shame publicly in the media. I'm embarrassed because no artiste could have done what this guy did to us even when we felt we were doing him a big favour.

Look, I have organized several editions of this event, and different artistes have graced our event, but we have never been swindled before.

Don Jazzy and Wande Coal Engage in Twitter Tirade Over a Song

In politics, they say ‘there are no permanent friends or enemies, just permanent interests,’ this saying also holds sway in Nigeria music industry. As I am writing this, there is currently an acrimonious dispute brewing between Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy and former label mate, Wande Coal. The bone of contention is a song recently released by Wande Coal titled ‘Baby face’ – Jazzy claimed the song was a studio demo he made about a year ago, therefore he was surprised that Wande Coal did not give him the credit.

But that’s not all; the real news is the twitter face-off between the pair.

Don Jazzy, very unlike him took to the social networking platform and tweeted at WC, “How long will i continue 2 sweat and some people will choose to steal from me. I am nice and easy going doesnt mean u should disrespect me”. He added, “@WandeCoal PLS do the right thing bro asap. God bless.”

Check out Dazzling Photos of Stephanie Okwu, Nigeria’s Rep @ Miss Universe 2013

The grand finale of Miss Universe 2013 beauty pageant comes up this Saturday (Nov. 9) at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia.

Our very own, Stephanie Okwu is among the 86 beauty queens who are hopeful of winning the coveted crown. 19-year-old Stephanie hails from Imo state and she is interested in motivational speaking, dancing and modeling.

Check out photos of Stephanie in different costumes.

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I Took Part in 3 Robbery Operations — Pregnant Woman

A pregnant female robbery suspect, who was paraded on Monday in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, has narrated her exploits with other members of the gang.

The 28-year old woman, Taiwo Obafunsho, who said she was selling frozen fish before she joined the robbery gang, told journalists at the Lagos State Police Command where she and other members of the gang were paraded, that she had only taken part in three robbery operations.

Obafunsho said she did not participate in the operation that resulted in the death of two policemen in Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos in October.

She, however, declined to speak further on her exploits and how much she made from the three operations she participated in.

Check out The 12 Contestants for Oluchi’s Africa's Next Top Model [PHOTOS]

Organisers of the Season One of Africa's Next Top Model show has released photos of the contestants – the representatives were picked from 54 countries.

Set in Cape Town, South Africa, ANTM will feature 12 aspiring top models from different parts of Africa competing to be Africa’s Next Top Model.

The show, which is set to commence on Sunday 10th November 2013, would be hosted by Nigerian supermodel Oluchi.

The 12 contestants are – Aamito (Uganda), Cheandre (South Africa), Joyce (Nigeria), Marwa (Tunisia), Michaela (Angola), Michelle (South Africa), Omowunmi (Nigeria), Opeyemi (Nigeria), Rhulani (South Africa), Roselyn (Ghana), Safira (Mozambique) and Steffi (Kenya).

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Esama of Benin host friends to super lunch at his London home (PHOTOS)

Chief Dr. Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom is currently in London and on Sunday November 3, 2013, he hosted a few people to a superlative lunch in his London home.

Amongst the guests was Dele Momodu who excitedly posted the photos of the Lunch on his instagram page.

Other attendees include the Esama’s beautiful wife Cherry, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, ONTV CEO Akin Salami, and a few other media hands.

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Meet Aishat Farooq, Pregnant at 18, Best Graduating Student at 25

Seven years after an unwanted pregnancy forced her to drop out of the University of Ilorin, Aishat Farooq emerges the best graduating student of the Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, reports Temitayo Famutimi

When Aishat Farooq gained admission into the University of Ilorin at 15, to study Zoology, little did she know that she was not going to be an alumnus of the institution. That was in 2003.

Despite the fact that she was a high flyer in her first two years in UNILORIN, the now 25-year-old indigene of Ilorin West-Local Government Area of Kwara State got distracted along the line. She played the campus love game and got a shocking result: she got pregnant.

It was in 2006 and in her third year. She was pregnant for a fellow student whom she had been dating. She was disappointed in herself and thought the whole world was crashing on her.  Yet, she vowed not to terminate the pregnancy.

New Music Video: Tiwa Savage Ft. Don Jazzy – Eminado

Here’s a new video from Tiwa Savage featuring Don Jazzy – the song is titled Eminado (Goodluck Charm).

Enjoy!

Indians will be 'thrown out on the streets' if Nigerians are targeted – Nigerian Diplomat

A Nigerian consular official warned on Monday that thousands of Indians in his country will be "thrown out on the streets" if police doesn't stop evicting Nigerians from their rented homes in Goa.

Speaking to IANS after meeting members of the Nigerian community in Goa, bureaucrats and police officials over the last two days, consular attache Jacob Nwadadia said the Goa government had until 9 pm on Monday to stop the illegal eviction process.

"There are only 50,000 Nigerians living in India but there are over one million Indians living in Nigeria. Thousands of Indians living there will be thrown out on the streets if forcible eviction of Nigerians in Goa does not stop," Jacob said.

The official said Nigeria was five hours behind Indian Standard Time and that there would be time for the Nigerian government to order action against Indians living there.

The Goa government has ordered a crackdown on all foreigners living in this tourism hub after a bitter clash between a mob of over 200 Nigerians on one side and police and locals on the other.

P-Square to be honoured at 2013 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards

Nigerian R&B duo P-Square will be honoured with the coveted Special Recognition Award at the 2013 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards ceremony which will held at Walter Sisulu Square in Soweto on Saturday, 30 November.

P-Square follow in the footsteps of Africa’s most ground-breaking musicians including the 2012 honouree, Oscar 'Oskido' Mdlongwa; Nigeria’s Koko Master D’Banj (2011); Somalian-born K’NAAN (2010); South African Brenda Fassie (2009) and Ghana’s George Lee (2008), to mention a few.

Man arrested for planting explosive under Delta speaker’s seat

The police in Delta State have arrested a man in connection with the explosion that rocked the seat of speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Ochei, at a political meeting in the state at the weekend.

Two cannons exploded at the venue of the meeting at Obomkpa, Aniocha North Council Area of the state, while the speaker was acknowledging cheers from well wishers at the venue.

The seat of the speaker was specially clothed along with other special guests.

Nigerian Tribune gathered that Ochei’s seat was thrown meters up while a lady close by had her legs shattered.

The lady, identified as a personal assistant to a bishop of a new generation church in Asaba, was rushed to Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, for treatment.

Yakubu Adesokan breaks powerlifting world record in Kuala Lumpur [PHOTOS]

Paralympic champion Yakubu Adesokan demonstrated his prowess once again by setting a world record mark of 176 kilogrammes to take the men's under 49kg title at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Powerlifting Asian Open Championships in Kuala Lumpur.

The 34-year-old, who took gold in the ExCel arena at London 2012, setting a world record of 180kg in the under 48kg class, repeated the feat in the Malaysian capital by eclipsing Egyptian Taha Abdelmagid's record of 165kg in the under 49kg category.

Ghanaian Star, Asamoah Gyan Backs Nigeria to win UAE U17 World Cup

Ghana and Al Ain star Asamoah Gyan has praised the quality on show at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup and tipped the Golden Eagle to emerge triumphant.

The top scorer in UAE domestic football for the past two seasons has been taking a keen interest in the games taking place in the Garden City.

“Nigeria and Ghana are very close,” he explained “Of course, we’re rivals in football but we’re brothers in every other way. “Any time I meet up with Nigerians it’s like meeting up with family. We’re like the same people really. I’m rooting for them. “There’s some good talent out there. You can see it plain as day,” Gyan added. “You can see that we’re improving in Africa. We’ve got so much talent, and these kids can be stars one day. “They’re just 16 and 17, trying to build their careers and by what I’ve seen so far, some of these players can go places.”

Nigerias Golden Eaglet will on Tuesday take on the Blågult of Sweden.

Fire Guts 22-storey Great Nigeria House in Lagos Island [PHOTOS]

Hundreds of tenants and traders wept on Monday as fire engulfed the Great Nigeria House, Martins Street, Lagos Island, which served as their offices and warehouses.

The fire brought commercial activities in popular Balogun market to a standstill.

Many of the traders were seen scrambling to salvage their goods from the burning building.

According to a witness, the fire started at about 5.00 a.m. and was first noticed on the first floor. He said that as at 10:30 a.m., the fire had taken over the first four floors.

The witness said that the Federal Fire Service was quick to respond to the distress call of traders; however, lack of adequate access to the building hampered the activities of the firemen

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T.B Joshua Delivers Another Nollywood Actress Nneoma Ukpabi [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

While the dust of Jim Iyke’s deliverance at TB Joshua’s SCOAN is yet to settle, another Nollywood act has been delivered from a case of an overdue pregnancy. Unlike Camilla Mgberekpe's case, Nneoma Ukpabi was ministered to with anointed water from SCOAN, and before you say Jack Robinson, labour started.

Here is TB Joshua’s account;

Mrs Nneoma Ukpabi is a Nollywood actress who had the problem of an overdue pregnancy (10 months). She had previously undergone two Caesarians for her other children. She was again booked for an operation for the third time because her placenta could not support the baby. The doctor stated that she could not undergo normal labour because it could become life threatening.

Photos from the first ever YouTube Music Awards 2013

YouTube hosted the inaugural YouTube Music Awards, a celebration of music honoring the artists and songs that YouTube fans have turned into global hits over the past year

The event went down at Pier 36 in New York City on Sunday, November 3, 2013. The awards show was streamed live on the internet and hosted by Jason Schwartzman and Reggie Watts with live performances by Lady Gaga and Eminem.

Eminem won the ‘Artist of the Year’ award

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Nigerian Born Enobong Wins U.S. UBF International Heavyweight Title

Nigerian born boxer, Enobong Umohette brought down his opponent, former USA Olympian, Dante Craig at the 2nd round to clinch the UBF International Heavyweight Boxing Title.

In what was to be a sensational 10-round battle, Enobong achieved the unthinkable, succeeding as a promoter and fighter and, at the same time, capturing the UBF International Heavyweight boxing title by a 2nd round TKO win over Craig.

Umohette entered the fight with only 9 fights to his record and faced Dante Craig who won 15 of his 20 wins by TKO and held 4 national and international titles.

The Nigerian born pugilist, in his victory speech showed his respect for the USA Olympian and thanked Nigerians, friends and well-wishers for their support.

Nollywood Veteran, Pa Ola Ogungbe Passes On

Nollywood has lost one of its own – ace actor, Pa Ola Ogungbe, better known as Papa Paragon is dead.

The aged actor died last night at a hospital in Abeokuta after a brief illness.

Until his death, Papa Paragon, the father of top actor, Segun Ogungbe was a member of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Abeokuta, Ogun State chapter.

A woman once refused to marry me because I had no car – Saka

In a recent interview with Punch, Hafiz Oyetoro popularly known as Saka and his wife, Olaide, relive the experience of their 10-year-old marriage and more.

How did you meet?

Hafiz: She was a final year student of the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education while I was a lecturer in the school. The first time I saw her, she had come to the school to submit her final year project. I was with a friend of mine who knew her. I just told my friend that I would love to meet the lady and he facilitated a meeting between us.

Tiwa Savage, Tonto Dikeh & Others Attend Annie Idibia’s Baby Shower [PHOTOS]

A surprise birthday party was thrown for Annie Idibia at her home by fellow Nollywood acts and friends recently.

Annie is currently pregnant with her second child for husband 2Face Idibia.

See photos from the parri!

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Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke Refutes Marriage Rumours

Police Disrupt Rebel Governors’ Meeting in Abuja (PHOTOS)

Policemen drafted from the Asokoro Area Command in Abuja disrupted a meeting by five of the seven aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja on Sunday night.

The policemen were led by the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the command, Mr. Nnanna Ama.

According to reports, CSP Nnanna Ama, in orange polo shirt barges into the G7 governors meeting with some officers and asked the governors and others at the meeting to disperse or be arrested.

The rebel governors were at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge to meet on their grievances against the PDP and how to marshall their points ahead of their planned meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan.

Oby Ezekwesili blasts politicians - Says ‘Nigerian masses are like abused wives’

Former Minister of Education and former World Bank Vice-President Africa Division, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said the relationship between Nigerian citizens and their political elite is like that between an ‘abused wife’ and her husband. But in what looks like a veiled call to action, the former minister seems to attribute Nigerians’ governance-induced suffering to their docility.

“The relationship between citizens of Nigeria and their political elites is like the one between an abused wife and her husband. A people that too quickly forget and move on to the next salacious exploits of their political elite are their own nemesis!” She said.

In separate tweets on her Twitter handle, Mrs. Ezekwesili expressed her disdain for how the present crop of leaders run the Nigerian economy, saying: “Not even grocery shops run their affairs like this… such vagrant public finance management is contemptuous of citizens.

Russian teenager sells her virginity for less than £18,000 on auction site

A teenager from Russia has sold her virginity for less than $30,000, it is reported.

The unnamed 18-year-old known only by the nickname Shatuniha advertised on an online auction site describing her condition as 'new - not used'.

From Siberia, she proposed meeting in a hotel in the city of Krasnoyarsk where she wished to be paid before sleeping with the man who exceeded her minimum price.

Russian police said they would not investigate since she and the buyer had broken no laws.

See Photos from Patience Jonathan's Foster Mother's Funeral Service

See photos from the burial ceremony of the first lady, Patience Jonathan's foster mum in Okrika, Rivers State.

President Jonathan, VP Namadi Sambo, Governor Goodswill Akpabio, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, Governor Theodore Orji and several prominent Nigerians were at the burial. 

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