Cameroon takes steps against Boko Haram

The authorities in Yaoundé, the Cameroonian capital, have set up tighter border controls in the Far North region to guard against infiltration by jihadist Boko Haram fighters from neighbouring Nigeria as civilians flee insurgent attacks and a Nigerian military offensive, seeking safety across the border in Cameroon. A rapid response military unit has also been deployed and beefed up in the northern regions and some tourist hotels now have armed guards.

“We have revised our security strategy. We have registered all expatriates and established police posts in areas where they work. There are security control posts along the border to reduce illegal entry,” said Bob-Iga Emmanuel, the head of police division at the governor’s office in the Far North region.

New Music: Kelly Hansome – Baba Olowo

Here is a new joint from Kelly Hansome, titled “Baba Olowo” – the track was produced by Kelly Hansome for UglyBeatz.

Feel it!

Fashion! Fashion!! Fashion!!! See What Celebrities Wore @ The 2013 Headies [PHOTOS]

The 2013 Headies went down yesterday; check out what your favourite celebs wore to the event.

More photos on the flip.

Ukrainian Man Tattoos Nigerian Coat Of Arm on His Chest [PHOTOS]

Vladimir Maslovsky from Ukraine prefers to be called “Oyinbo FlyBoi Nigerian” – the Ukrainian says he loves Nigeria, and can’t wait to visit the country – he also speaks a bit of Yoruba and Igbo.

Here is his message to Nigeria….

“You don’t have to be born in Nigeria to be a Nigerian .Yes am a white, but i’m so bleeping fully Nigerian … and i’m so proud that i met them, and they changed my life…So Thank you Lord, that is the best gift for me! So me now just waiting when i go finish my school and then i go enter Naija to make there some changes…. Yes We Can Be United! Yes We Can Be Faithful! Yes We Can Be Peaceful! Yes We Can Be Progressive! Orile ede to rewa ni nigeria Chukwu bụ onye okịke.Ọ bụ ọnye ọka ịwu. #unity and faith peace and progress! # tattoo One Love to you all my big NAIJA FAMILY! Respectfully yours” ‘Oyinbo FlyBoi Nigerian’”.

Olamide and Davido Win Big at the Headies 2013: See Full list of Winners

Olamide emerged the biggest winner with three awards at The Headies 2013, which held last night, Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Fast rising Afro pop artiste, Sean Tizzle won the Next rated artist of the year award and a Hyundai Tucson SUV. Davido bagged the Hip Hop World Revelation of the year award and Best R&B/Pop Album.

The Hall of Fame award went to legendary Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal who later closed the show with a five-star performance.

Other winners include 2Face, Banky W, Iyanya, Phyno, Waje, Nikki Laoye, Praiz, Mode 9, Black Magic, KCee among other acts.

See full list of winners;

Best R&B Single

Good Good Loving – Banky W

Wande Coal and Kayswitch Perform for the first time since Mohits Break-up

Wande Coal and Kayswitch, both members of the defunct Mohits Records/group reunited on stage for the first since their group disbanded and performed the song ‘Who born the maga’ at Wande Coal’s Industry nite. Now that the Black Diamond has left Mavin, it seems ok to hangout with his former family.

Wande who was hosted by Mattew Ohio‘s Industry Nite on the 25th of December at the Oriental Hotel, jumped on stage and started to churn out his hit tracks from his Mushin to Mohits album one by one. When the rotation hit his song with Kayswitch, he called him on stage and they both rocked the venue to the screams of fans who hadn’t seen them together in a long while.

I’ll beat Fayemi in any election, Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele boasts

A member of the House of Representatives and Labour Party, LP, governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele has boasted that he has strong political structure and goodwill in the state to defeat the incumbent governor, Kayode Fayemi in any election. Opeyemi declared that the image and popularity of his new party was increasing on daily basis despite its newness in the state.

The lawmaker, who recently decamped from All Progressives Congress, APC, to LP to pursue his governorship ambition, also told his political detractors to refrain from harassment, saying no amount of threats or killings would make him back down on his governorship ambition.

Bamidele, who is representing Ado/Irepodun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency, made the statement in Ado Ekiti, yesterday, during the grand finale of his tour of the 16 local government areas.

Deposed Deji of Akure Says ‘I’ve Learnt My Lessons, Reinstate Me’

The deposed Deji of Akure, Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina, has pleaded with the Ondo State government to vacate the deposition and banishment orders placed on him in 2010.

The deposed monarch based his appeal on lessons learnt from the ordeal, saying he was more prepared to return to the throne of his forefathers since it was the turn of the Adesina house to produce the next Deji.

His appeal is also sequel to the death of the former Deji, Oba Adebiyi Adesida, who died last month at the age of 63 after having reigned for only three years after Adesina’s deposition.

In a letter dated December 19 by his counsel, Sola Oke and addressed to the State Executive Council, Adesina said many of the allegations levelled against him that led to his deposition were as a result of gap in communication and information management.

Timaya still sees me as a threat – Oritse Femi

Oritsefemi Majemite, simply known as Oritse Femi, in a recent interview with Vanguard, talks about his journey from the shanty settlements of Ajegunle to limelight; and how Timaya sees him as a threat.

Excerpts

If you hadn’t hit the limelight would you have still remained in Ajegunle full time?

I will move to anywhere in the world. Like I said earlier on, the world is like a circle you must learn how to move around but ‘Aje’ is still my hood and I still have a belief in it.

What inspired ‘Mercies of Da Lord’?

I was born and brought up in the ways of the Lord but because of worldly things, I derailed. But my mum, who is highly religious and Godly, brought it back. There was a low time in my life when I felt so depressed but my mum with her inspiration woke the spirit of God back in me. I was so filled with the spirit to the extent I never thought possible.

VIDEO: Lady Pastor Who Preaches With Her Boobs Out Releases Another Video

LaTascha Emanuel, the lady pastor who preaches with her boobs out has released another video for her teeming fans. The female preacher, who is based in the US, is the founder of LaTascha Emanuel Ministries. She’s a stripper turned preacher, who now shares the word with her boobs out and men keep flocking to her church.

See video below;

"I don't believe in heaven or hell, or an old man sitting on a throne” – Katy Perry

Pop singer Katy Perry believes in a “higher power” but she thinks there is no heaven or hell.

In an interview with the U.S. edition of Marie Claire, the 29-year-old songbird,  — who was raised in a devout Christian home — claims she no longer believes in a single religion. Her pronouncement will no doubt send her minister father’s head spinning.

“I don’t believe in a heaven or a hell, or an old man sitting on a throne. I believe in a higher power bigger than me because that keeps me accountable,” she told the magazine. “Accountability is rare to find, especially with people like myself, because nobody wants to tell you something you don’t want to hear.”

Timi Dakolo and Wife Welcomed a Baby Girl on Christmas Day

Singer Timi Dakolo and his beautiful wife Busola welcomed a baby girl yesterday, Dec 25^th. The singer announced this on his twitter timeline few hours back, “I have the perfect christmas gift...A CHRISTMAS BABY yesterday,” he said.

This is the Idol West Africa winner’s third child with Busola.

Congrats to them.

I fasted for 10 months to become governor – Amaechi

Rivers State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Amaechi has said God, and not man, installed him as the state governor because he fasted and prayed for 10 months before he became the governor.

Amaechi said rather than chase criminals away from the state, the police had decided to shoot innocent citizens.

The governor, who spoke at Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, said insecurity in the state was growing because the police had failed to do their job in an unbiased manner.

Maintaining that his government was installed by Jesus Christ, Amaechi urged the people to disregard those who claimed to be responsible for his emergence as the governor of the state.

OBJ's Letter: Al-Mustapha Challenges Obasanjo To Public Debate Over Allegations

The former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, Sani Abacha, Hamza Al-Mustapha, has responded to the allegations by former president Olusegun Obasanjo contained in his famous letter to President Goodluck Jonathan that he (Al-Mustapha) was released from prison to help the president train assassins to eliminate opposition politicians.

Speaking to the Hausa Service of the Voice of America, VOA, monitored in Abuja on Wednesday, Mr. Al-Mustapha challenged the ex-president to a public debate on the allegations he raised.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND READERS OF THIS GREAT BLOG, GOD BLESS

Lynxxx Talks About Dating Rihanna and More in TRACE Urban Interview [VIDEO]

Did you know that Lynxxx dated the hot, sexy, chart bursting, hit making Rihanna? Yes he did for over a year when he was in Barbados, he confirms this himself in this interview.

Lynxxx also tells Trace Urban what it was like for him growing up as the only male child with his five sisters and the much expected of him.

He talks about his family, the genesis of his music, love interests and a bunch of surprising things.

Temi Dollface Releases Super Sexy Photos For Christmas

She is always dramatic…Temi Dollface has lived up to her name again – she recently released some amazing photos for her fans to put them in the festive mood.

See more photos on the flip.

Rapper Wale Tells How He Helped To End Feud Between Don Jazzy & Dbanj [VIDEO]

Nigerian born, American rapper, Wale opens up to MTV VJ, Ehiz on his relationship with his family, Wizkid, Ice Prince and Olamide.

The rap star also tells how he was instrumental to putting an end to the lingering feud between Don Jazzy and Dbanj.

Check the video out here; 

Mary Mary's Erica Campbell Slammed Over “Sexy Dress” [PHOTO]

When Erica Campbell of the ‘Mary Mary’ gospel music group posted a new photo of herself on her Instagram page to announce her recent Grammy nomination for "A Little More Jesus," few could have predicted the firestorm it would spark in the Christian community. In the now infamous photo, Campbell is wearing a figure-hugging white dress that shows off her curves.

More than a week later, the Gospel singer’s photo is still a trending topic, with many saying the dress is not fit for a Gospel artist.

“I'm taking it in stride and I'm keeping it moving,” Campbell tells Essence.com. “When we took the picture I felt beautiful, I felt confident, I felt sexy and I felt strong.”

“I thought I looked cute,” she says jokingly, “but it obviously offended some people, which was never my intention.”

Beef Aside: MI Abaga and Kelly Handsome Perform Together [PHOTOS]

The beef between self-styled, Africa rapper number one, MI Abaga and “maga don pay” crooner, Kelly Handsome seems to have expired.

The two hip hop stars were recently seen on same stage in Port Harcourt – not fighting though, rather they did a song together.

Before now, Kelly Handsome wouldn’t come close to MI, but it appears all that has changed – guess the next thing would be a collabo.

See more photos on the flip.

New Music Video: Sarkodie ft Banky W – Pon Di Ting

Sarkodie releases the video for Pon Di Ting – the song, which features Banky W is taken off the recently released Sarkology album – and it was directed by Sesan.

Another Music Video Director Loses Dad

Just few days ago, it was reported that video director, Sesan Ogunro’s dad was killed on his way back from church – so sad. Another music video director, Mr Moe Musa has also announced the death of his father.

Moe Musa who is currently in the UK stated that the sad news occurred on Saturday, December 21, 2013 in a ‘horrific accident’ in Nigeria.

‘Still can’t believe it, such a sudden accident and now you’re gone, just like that. This is my Father and he passed away yesterday morning in Nigeria due to a horrific accident. May your Soul Rest in Eternal peace…..Love You Dad #CherishedEveryMoment’, Moe Musa wrote on his Instagram page as he posted a photo of himself and his dad.

Our deepest condolences go out to Sesan & Moe and their families.

Black Magic Talks about his New Album ‘Version 2.0′ & Future Plans [VIDEO]

‘Repete’ singer, Black Magic in this documentary talks about his latest album, ‘Version 2.0′, his music career and more

See video below;

Mother Attempts to Kill Day Old Baby to Cover illicit Affair

A housewife who cheated on her husband and got pregnant has been arrested by the police at Ajegunle Divisional Headquarters, Mile 12, Lagos, after she delivered a baby and attempted to throw it into a soak-away pit.

The housewife, Fatimoh Adekoya, 29, was caught by her husband on Saturday, 21 December, after placing the baby together with the placenta beside a soak-away in front of their house at 27, Ifelodun Street, Weighbridge, Owode-Onirin, Mile 12, Lagos.

Fatimoh, a mother of three, delivered the baby herself around 4 a.m. on Saturday and wrapped it with a cloth along with the placenta and placed it beside the soak-away.

Her husband, Quadri Mayowa Adekoya, who claimed he did not know that his wife was pregnant, said he saw blood all over her and also on the floor in the house.

Apart from the blood, he also heard a baby crying outside. He later traced the blood from his room to a Bagco sack placed beside the soak-away. The baby and placenta were wrapped with a cloth.

Singer Bez set to wed January 4th, releases new track "My Baby"

Nigerian's songwriter, guitarist and alternative-soul singer Emmanuel Bez Idakula, popularly known as Bez will wed his long-time girlfriend Bolatito Ladoja on Saturday January 4^th in Lagos.

The singer also released a hot new song titled "My Baby".