Mercy Johnson Tops ‘10 Most Searched Nollywood Actors’ for the Third Time

In Google’s 2013 lists of most searched persons on different sites in Nigeria, late singer, Goldie Harvey emerged atop of Pope Francis and Paul Walker to clinch the number one spot. In a related development, Wizkid topped the most searched musicians in Nigeria, while Mercy Johnson retained her 2011 and 2012 feat as the most searched Nollywood actor

See full lists below.

TOP SEARCHED PEOPLE

Goldie Harvey

Pope Francis

Gonzalo Higuain

Paul Walker

Damoche

Oscar Pistorius

Luis Suarez

Sunday Mba

David Moyes

Beverly Osu

New Music Video: K9 –– Kokoma

Check out K9’s new video for ‘kokoma’

Iyabo Obasanjo writes Father, Accuses Him of Having Egotistic Personality

It appears Nigeria is gradually moving into a new era where all political deeds are no longer hidden but exposed via open letters. Barely one week that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo took a swipe on Jonathan’s government in an open letter, Obasanjo’s daughter, Iyabo, has equally written an open letter to her father, disclosing that she would never be in talking terms with him (her father) again. Iyabo had described her father as a man with different faces, who is bent at manipulating situations at all times. She said her father was mischievously witch-hunting President Goodluck Jonathan due to his (Obasanjo) insatiable and inordinate quest for power and relevance.

Queen Latifah Covers Good Housekeeping Mag, Talks About Her Weight, Drinking & More [PICZ]

In the January issue of Good Housekeeping, Dana Elaine Owens, popularly known as Queen Latifah, recalls using alcohol in the past to ease her pain after tragedy. She now says she focuses on "accentuating the positive" in her life.

Though the 43-year-old actress appears joyful on the cover; wearing a bright red dress and a big smile, Latifah opens up to the magazine about some of her darkest moments. In 1995, the talk show host was the victim of a violent carjacking in which her passenger friend was shot and nearly died. Latifah said she didn't cope with the shock of the incident well. "Drinking a bunch of alcohol, numbing myself," she recalled. "Every day I would be faded, like a painting that's just not vibrant, whose edges are dull. I wasn't living my full life."

Finally, Singer Waje Flaunts Her 14-year-old Daughter [PHOTOS]

31-year-old singer, Waje Iruobe is apparently tired of keeping her daughter’s identity under wraps. The ‘I wish’ singer recently shared picz of her 14-year-old daughter with the caption; “She makes all the stress, disrespect ND disregard worth it - Aww!” Like the popular saying goes, “there is nothing hidden that would not be made known.”

Emerald was born when Waje was only 17, and words have it that she currently attends a Senior Secondary School in Lagos.

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12-year-old Boy in Court over alleged defilement of 3-year-old child

A 12-year-old boy was on Monday arraigned before an Abule-Egba Magistrate’s Court in Lagos, for allegedly defiling a three-year-old minor.

The accused, who lives at No. 4, Ajakaiye St., Agege, Lagos, is facing a one-count charge of rape.

The Prosecutor, Inspector Racheal Williams, told the court that the offence was committed at the accused’s residence on Dec. 2.

“The accused is neither a student nor learning any trade. He is living with his parents, while the victim is the daughter of his neighbour,” Williams said.

He said the accused carried the child into the bathroom and raped her.

“It was the cry of the child that attracted the child’s mother and the Police was alerted,” Williams said.

Beyoncé’s Album Breaks iTunes Sales Record, Sold 828,773 Copies in 3 Days

Late Thursday night, singer Beyoncé released a new album exclusively on iTunes, with significant promotion both on the iTunes Store and across social media.

In a press release yesterday, Apple said the album is the fastest selling ever on the iTunes Store, moving 828,773 units worldwide in its first three days of availability. The album sold 617,213 copies in the U.S., and went to number one on the iTunes chart in 104 countries.

Beyoncé’s self-titled album, which is the singer’s fifth solo studio album, breaks the previous one-week iTunes record, set by Taylor Swift's "Red" when it sold 465,000 in the week ending Oct. 28, 2012.

NSCDC officials arrest 4 suspected traffickers with 2-year-old baby in Ebonyi [PICZ]

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ebonyi have arrested 4 persons on suspicion of human trafficking.

The officers also rescued a 2-year-old girl suspected to be one of their victims. The girl, identified as Gift Adaobi was said to have been sold to the gang by her grandmother.

Here is the story by Vangard:

The rescue followed the arrest of four persons suspected to be involved in human trafficking at Ebonyi.

The arrest has since fueled fears that such crimes may be happening surreptitiously in other Council areas without the knowledge of security agencies in the State.

Ghanaian Stabs Wife 15 times For Flirting with a Nigerian in UK (Photo)

A husband has been jailed for 17 years after he killed his wife by stabbing her at least 15 times then running her over with his car because he thought she was having an affair with a neighbour.

Akua Agyeman, the 32-year-old mother of two died two months after the brutal stabbing, which was witnessed by her five-year-old daughter.

Her husband, Minta Adiddo, a Sainsbury's worker from Enfield, North London, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was today given a life sentence with a minimum term of 17 years.

The court heard he suspected his wife was having an affair with their neighbour Oladapo Etti-Williams in October 2012. Mr Etti-Williams denied it, but said they exchanged three to four 'sometimes flirtatious' texts a day - and phone records showed they had sometimes sent as many as 80 messages in one day.

“I’m not fake; Boobs and Bum are Natural” –– Ghanaian actress

New movie entrant, Peace Hyde has to explain her body shape even before she becomes a regular face on the Ghana movie scene as an actress.

“I know I am well-endowed but I don’t know why anyone should think I have done boobs and bums job. I have had people walk up to me to ask why I have such big breasts and buttocks and whether I have done boobs and bums job. All I tell them is my body is natural and not artificial,” Peace told Showbiz on Monday.

According to Peace, who has so far appeared in a handful of movies comprising Protégé, The Prodigal and Adams Apples Season 10, it has never crossed her mind to do anything artificial to enhance her breasts and buttocks.

Senator Yerima divorces 17-year-old Egyptian wife, marries another 15-year-old

Three years after marrying a 14 year old Egyptian girl named Marian, which was widely protested in Nigeria, former Zamfara state governor and serving senator of the federal republic of Nigeria, Senator Yerima, has reportedly divorced her to marry a new wife, City People reports. According to the magazine, Yerima and four men, said to be members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly were in Egypt a few weeks ago for the wedding fathia of a new bride said to be 15 years old.

Saidi Balogun Says He Has Two Kids with Fathia; Third Kid Belongs to another Man

Saidi Balogun has something to tell those who care to listen – the actor has debunked his ex-wife’s claim that he filed a court case against her due to her refusal to drop his (Balogun) surname.

Saidi also said in his latest press statement that he only had two kids with Fathia, that his supposed third child belongs to another man.

Here’s his statement;

“Yesterday I was accused of lying to the press on a recent rumor that has been circulating. I separated from my ex-wife Fathia Balogun in 2006, over 7 years ago.

Since we were legally married in court, we had to legally divorce in court to finalize the issue.

Sean Tizzle Parties with Wyclef Jean, Genevieve & D’banj as He Clocks 24 [PHOTOS]

Sean Tizzle celebrated his 24^th birthday over the weekend and in attendance were Wyclef Jean, Genevieve, D’banj and a host of celebrities.

Wyclef, who was billed to perform at the Ovation Christmas Carol in Ghana, made a stopover in Nigeria to party with Tizzle.

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New Music: Durella ft. May D – Banga

Durella returns with a new joint tagged “Banga” – the self-styled king of the Zanga features May D on this one.

Listen to the track here.

Photo of the Day: Why is John Dumelo Staring @ Me? – Yvonne Okoro

I find Yvonne Okoro’s comment really funny, here’s what she wrote, “Ovation Carol Awards Nite...y Jon is staring at me beats me, there's great tits rite next 2 him #perversion alert #this chic came with a purpose #jealous”

Pastor’s Wife, Meagan Good Goes Bra-less in ‘Anchorman 2’ London Premiere [PHOTOS]

Meagan Good was in London recently with the rest of the ‘Anchorman 2’ cast, for the UK premiere of the popular comedy.

As usual, the pretty actress flaunts her “no-bra thing” in a revealing cream gown by Ralph & Russo.

Meagan, who married Seventh-day Adventist preacher, DeVon Franklin last year is not a stranger to exposing her breast (recall 2013 BET Awards photos). But one thing she is obviously missing is that her boobs needed support.

What do you think?

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Toke Makinwa Confirms Break Up with Maje Ayida after 12 Years Together

Radio and Television personality, Toke Makinwa has put an end to endless speculations about her long term relationship with Maje Ayida.

Not too long ago, the University of Lagos graduate had discussed plans to get married, and a few weeks later, words went round that she has broken up with her boo.

Toke in an interview with Punch Newspaper confirmed that she is no longer with her boyfriend/fiancé of 12 years.

Seun Kuti and Girlfriend, Yetunde Welcome a Baby Girl [PHOTO]

Seun Kuti and his dancer cum girlfriend, Yetunde Ademiluyi welcomed a baby girl yesterday in a UK hospital.

Reports have it that both mother and baby are doing well.

Congrats to them.

New Music: Provabs Ft. MI Abaga – Heaven Knows

Provabs features Chocolate City Rapper MI Abaga on this fresh joint, Heaven Knows.

Heaven Knows, a song about conquering one’s fear was produced and mixed by MI Abaga and mastered by Dr Sankty for 17-17 AudioLaB.

Listen below;

Tyler Perry Releases First Trailer for the film ‘Single Moms Club’ [VIDEO]

The first trailer for Tyler Perry's upcoming ‘Single Mom's Club’ movie has been released by Lionsgate.

Nia Long stars alongside her oldest real life son, Massai, in the upcoming film. The film also starred actresses Amy Smart, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cocoa Brown and Zulay Henao, the movie is about "...A group of single moms brought together in the aftermath of an incident at their children's school."

The men in their lives are played by Tyler Perry himself, Eddie Cibrian, William Levy and Terry Crews.  And the laughs and drama ensue once all the ladies bond together in their trials and tribulations of single motherhood.

See video below;

See Tiwa Savage & Dr. Sid in 2013 Headies Photoshoot [PICZ]

Tiwa Savage and Dr Sid will be hosting this year’s Headies award which will be holding on Boxing Day, December 26 at the Grand Ballroom in the Oriental Hotel, Lekki. The Headies 2013 will hold on Boxing Day, December 26 at the Ground Ball Room of the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.

They were both hosted at the headies secretariat just before their photoshoot and video drop.

See more pictures from the shoot on the flip.

Check out Photos from RMD's Son, Oghenekome Mofe Damijo Traditional Wedding

Oghenekome Damijo, the son of one of Nollywood’s best and Delta state Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Richard Mofe-Damijo popularly called RMD married his sweetheart Eniola Abiodun traditionally yesterday, December 12, 2013.

The ceremony which held at the Grandeur Events Center, Oregun, Lagos had in attendance lots of celebrities such as Teju Babyface, Fred Amata and a host of others.

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New Music Video: D’banj –– Why You Love Me

Check out the new video for “Why You Love Me” by Banga Lee himself, D'banj

Eja Nla has surfaced! The eagle has landed!"

Dr Sid Tells How Mo' Hits Break-up Affected Him & More [AUDIO]

Dr Sid talks about how the MoHits break-up affected him plus how he manages the accolades and insults that comes with being a celebrated artist in this exclusive interview with Mr Fab on FAB Radio.

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.