Beyonce features Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in a New Track titled “Flawles” [VIDEO]

Beyonce released a surprising self-titled album today, Friday December 13, 2013 – this is the singer’s 5th album in her solo career. Interestingly, the singer features Nigerian award winning writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in one of her track “Flawless”.

Wait a minute, is Chimamanda now a singer? Not really, the writer only did something that is reminiscent of the one on Madonna's ‘What It Feels Like For a Girl’. She only features in a spoken word screed against sexism.

See Chimamanda’s line below,

“We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller.

We say to girls – you can have ambition, but not too much.

“Most Nigerian Songs Lack Content” – Azadus

Ever wondered what popular singer, Olalekan Fadeyi, popularly known as Azadus, has been up to these past years? You need not worry any longer as the veteran singer who is well known for hit songs, such as ‘Madam’, ‘Sodiyen’ and ‘U is the one’, is planning to return to the music scene in a big way with a new album in 2014.

In an exclusive chat with E-Punch, the former member of the Hip hop group, Def O Clan, explains that his perceived silence or absence was due to some challenges he encountered a few years ago.

“My career suffered a brief setback after I survived an armed robbery attack in the Festac area of Lagos in 2008. I had two gunshot wounds: one in my wrist and another in my right thigh. Luckily, it didn’t affect my gait. That was the same year I left Kennis Music to do my thing. I was with the records label for about seven years and we still do have a cordial relationship,” he says.

EME Artist, Skales Graduates From Lead City University Today [PHOTOS]

 

“Take Care of Me” singer, Skales was part of a crop of graduates that had their convocation today at the Lead City University, Ibadan. The artist graduated with a degree in Office Management.

Congrats to him.

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IK Osakioduwa & Kenya actress, Brenda Wairimu in a Funny Pose [PICZ]

New Music Video: Jaywon –– Madantin

Jaywon is here with the visuals of his hit track, “Madantin” – the song was released alongside ‘God Sent’ some months back and was produced by Black Jerzey and directed by MattMax

See video below;

Kim Kardashian Shows Post-Baby Bikini Body on the Cover of US Weekly [PHOTO]

Kim Kardashian shows off her banging bikini body on the cover of Us Weekly‘s latest issue.

The 33-year-old reality star has been working hard to take off her pregnancy weight ever since giving birth to her daughter North West six months ago.

Kim proudly strutted her body on the beach recently, showing off her signature curves in a skimpy white bikini.

New Music: Sasha P Feat. Tha Suspect – Recognize

Sasha P drops a new joint titled “Recognize” – she featured Tha Suspect on this one.

Check it out!

Paul Okoye Flaunts Baba Mama, Anita and Little Baby Andre [PHOTO]

The one half of Psquare, Paul Okoye shared photo of him, his baby mama Anita and their cute kid, Andre yesterday.

News has it that the couple would be tying the knot pretty soon.

Wish them well.

Presidency Fires Back at Obasanjo over “Self-Serving, Provocative Letter”

The Presidency on Wednesday reacted to the letter written by former Preisent Olusegun Obasanjo in which he accused the President of returning Nigeria to the dark Abacha years. In a release, Media Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Reuben Abati described Obasanjo’s letter as self-serving and provocative.

Below is the text of the response from the Presidency.

“OBASANJO’S LETTER UNBECOMING, SELF-SERVING AND HIGHLY PROVOCATIVE”

We have noted the publication on several websites today of a letter recently written by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

The Presidency acknowledges that it has indeed received the said letter from Chief Obasanjo.

Zamfara Govt. Sacks 400 Nurses and Midwives Over Strike

The Zamfara State Government has announced the sack of over 400 nurses and midwives, who went on strike over pay, accusing them of leaving their duty posts without permission,

The Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Birnin Magaji, announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday in Gusau.

The health workers had been on an indefinite strike since last Wednesday, over non-implementation of CONHESS by the state government.

Mr. Birnin Magaji dismissed the claim by the health workers, saying that the government had approved the implementation of the new salary effective from December1.

According to him, the decision to terminate the appointments is in line with Civil Service Rules.

Meet Lt. Toby Cohen: First Nigerian Female Officer in Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

21-yr-old Lieutenant Toby Cohen was born in Nigeria to a Nigerian mother and Israeli father. Her parents and 8-year-old sister live in the northern part of Nigeria, while she immigrated to Israel on her own at the age of 17. Cohen serves in the Homefront Command.

“Even when I was 3 years old I knew I wanted to come to Israel. My father was born here and served in the Armor Corps, and our home in Nigeria was full of stories about Israel and the army,” she said. “On Rosh Hashana and Passover, we would always travel to celebrate with Dad's family in Israel, and as I was getting older I wanted more and more to get to know Israeli culture and strengthen my connection to Israel.”

When she turned 17, Cohen immigrated to Israel alone within the framework of the Jewish Agency's "Young Judaism" program, and joined the Metzar pre-army educational program at Kibbutz Metzar in the Golan Heights.

Four Nigerian Students at Plymouth University, UK Accused of Sexual Assaults

Four Nigerian students and a Kurdish national are to appear at court today following an investigation into alleged sexual assaults on three girls under 14 and a 22-year-old woman.

Detectives launched an investigation last year, assisted by Plymouth University and the Nigerian government, following disclosures made by three girls, all aged under 14, to social workers and police officers.

Senior investigator Det Insp Barry Walter said the Nigerian men were all studying at the either Plymouth University's international college or Plymouth University at the time of the alleged offences.

He said the men, plus the Kurdish suspect who was not a student, were interviewed by officers involved in the investigation, code named Operation Weevil.

Wife of Ghanaian Footballer, Samuel Inkoom Shares Bedroom Photos on Instagram [PICS]

Omega, the wife of Ghanaian Footballer, Samuel Inkoom recently shared some intimate photos of her and her husband on Instagram.

Guess she’s trying to send a message to all dem ladies who might want to trespass.

See more photos on the flip.

Youtube Reveals Most Watched Music Videos By Nigerians: ‘Ada Ada’ by Flavour Tops The List

Youtube has released the list of most watched videos in Nigeria for year 2013 Youtube Rewind. Also in the lists are the top ten most watched music videos by Nigerians and the Top 10 Channels in Nigeria in 2013.

Flavour’s ‘Ada Ada’ sits atop the ten most watched music videos by Nigerians, while “Last Flight To Abuja – The full movie (Nollywood Movies 2013)” is the top most watched video in Nigeria in 2013 excluding music.

New Music Video: Sean Tizzle –– Komole

The video for Komole was shot in an 80’s styled beginning; the comic video tells a tale of Sean Tizzle’s musical career – how he transit from his early rough days to the present time.

Shot in locations in the south-west region of Nigeria, the video was styled by Iyobosa and directed by Aje Filmworks.

Grown and Sexy: See Photos of Eddie & Nicole Murphy’s Beautiful Daughters

Recently Eddie Murphy’s kids gathered together for a family photo shoot. The American stand-up comedians’ five children with ex-wife, Nicole Mitchell were all available for the shoot – Christian and Eric, children from two outside relationships were also there. The only missing child was Angel Iris (Murphy’s child with Spice Girl, Melanie Brown).

See more photos of Nicole's kids, Bria, Shayne Audra, Zola Ivy and Bella Zahra on the flip.

“Some Cheques Given To Me By Nigerians Bounced” –– OJB Jezreel

OJB Jezreel returned from India few days ago after a successful kidney transplant in the Asian country – thanks to donations from well-meaning Nigerians.

Meanwhile, in a recent interview, OJB revealed that some cheques issued by donors were bounced at the bank.

Hear him,

"There are well meaning and bitter people in Naija. Most people were just complaining and these people didn’t even donate. All the figures flying in the air then were just fake and make-belief from different angles because if we had the money we wouldn’t have the governor donate ₦16million," he said.

Funny Videos: Buchi & Salvador from Uganda Perform live at Glo Lafta Fest

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NBA Opposes Death Penalty For Corruption-related Offences

Nigerian Bar Association has opposed the introduction of the death penalty for corruption-related offences.

Instead, it proposed longer prison terms without any option of fine for those convicted of graft.

The NBA President, Mr. Okey Wali (SAN), stated this on Sunday in Abuja on the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day.

He said, “No penalty can be considered too severe for those convicted of corruption and corrupt practices.

“As human rights advocates, we are opposed to death penalty for those convicted of corruption.

“He Changed Laws, But He Also Changed Hearts” – Watch Obama’s Tribute to Mandela Here [VIDEO]

President Obama spoke of former South African President Nelson Mandela's legacy of making peace by getting people to trust each other. Obama spoke at the memorial for Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa today, Dec.10.

Who Says Hips Don’t Lie? See How Ladies Deceive Men [PHOTO]

If she sends the picture on the right to you, what would you say…she is really curvaceous ryt…photoshopped tinz!!!

Listen to Duncan Mighty’s Tribute to Mandela + GT Tha GuitarMan’s Tribute

Legendary anti-apartheid leader and former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela died on Thursday Dec 5^th, and to keep his legacies in our hearts, here are two tracks from two talented Nigerian artistes, Duncan Mighty and GT the Guitarman.

Duncan Mighty – Madiba Mandela

GT Tha GuitarMan – Spirit of Madiba

“I never meant to insult your integrity” – Flavour apologises to Waconzy + Waconzy apologises to Tonto Dike & Others

Call it season of apologies, you will not be far from the truth.

It all started during a Twitter question and answer session, when a fan asked Flavour if he would like to do a collaboration with Waconzy, and the Ada Ada singer answered, ‘Probably never gonna happen’.

Waconzy in his usual self responded almost immediately, throwing series of questions at Flavour, “Question is Who asked for a collabo…I Only Make Inspirational + International Standard Songs..what is #Nabania? what is #Ashawo? Nwanne Park Well Joo,” he wrote.

Watch ‘Love in the Air’ (Ovation Xmas Carol Theme song) by Ghana & Naija All Stars [VIDEO]

Here's the video for the 2013 Ovation Christmas Carol Theme song tagged "Love In The Air".

The All-Star cast this year includes artists from Ghana (Becca, Edem, Afriyie Wutah) and Nigeria (May D, Dammy Krane, Skales, Dazzle, Yemi Alade, Patoranking, Mya K). The video was directed by HG2films.

Police Arrest Ex-bank Director over ₦7billion Bank Fraud

One of the executive members of the now liquidated Gulf Bank Plc; Prince Adekunle Adeyeba Johnson has been arrested by police detectives attached to the Special Fraud Unit, Lagos over his alleged involvement in ₦7billion fraud.

According to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC report, Prince Adekunle is suspected to be the ringleader in the collapse of Gulf Bank Plc. He is suspected to be involved in the insiders’ abuses that led to the bank’s liquidation.

In a statement signed by SFU spokesperson, DSP Ngozi Isintume-Agu, the fraud was characterised by manipulation of records, suppression of information, criminal concealment, misrepresentations and forgeries of public documents, leading to colossal loss of funds of the defunct bank.