Fathia Balogun Changes Her Name To Fathia “Williams” On Instagram

Fathia Balogun and her Ex-husband, Saidi Balogun has been on the surname ‘Balogun’ saga for a while now and it appears the court has ruled in favour of movie producer Saidi Balogun as, Fathia has finally dropped the ‘Balogun’ title off her name.

Fathia a few days ago removed her ex-husband’s last name “Balogun” from her social media pages and added her maiden name “Williams” instead.

Governor Amaechi Denies Impregnating Soyinka’s Daughter

Rivers State governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday debunked the rumours making the rounds that he impregnated a daughter of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.

According to an online publication, Premium Times, the governor denied the rumours through his twitter handle on December 18, but it became public knowledge on Saturday.

There had been rumours that a daughter of the Nobel Laureate was expecting a child for Amaechi and that she was already living in the Government House.

It was further alleged that the governor’s wife, Judith, had fled abroad following the domestic challenges she was having with her husband.

Pastor Bakare Blast Pres. Jonathan for sending him a cow as Christmas Gift

According to Sahara Reporters, the presiding overseer of the Latter Rain Church and the convener of Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare has lambasted the Presidency for giving him a cow as gift this Christmas.

“I had a cow from the Presidency. I didn’t ask for it. They dropped it at the Save Nigeria Group office… But is it cow that we need? If you check their books, one cow could have been bought for $5,000. The rest of the money is pocketed! We don’t need cow, we need a country that will move forward!” he told his congregation in Lagos on Sunday.

Nollywood Actress Oge Okoye Honoured as a Chief in Enugu [PICZ]

Oge Okoye was honoured in her hometown this weekend as the Igolo Nwanyi of Amoli in Awgu, Enugu State.

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Obiwon Opens Up on Why He Dropped R&B for Gospel Music

In a recent interview with Punch, Obiora Nwokolobia-Agu, popularly known as Obiwon tells why he ditched R&B for gospel music.

Excerpts;

Why did you transit from R&B to gospel?

After recording some successes on my first album, I found myself right in the thick of a celebrity/ fame lifestyle. I wasn’t yet a practising Christian but I found myself often pondering if I could possibly end up well or ever lead a good life with the way things were going. Secondly, studying the personal lives of a couple of music icons, who were my role models at the time, was scary because they all had terrible endings.  Also, things hadn’t exactly gone as planned in my career despite some successes. All these drove me to seek God and answers. Eventually, I gave my life to Christ and became born again. For me, it was first, a step of faith, as the answer to the kind of life I desired while pursuing an entertainment career.

Lightning Kills Eight Worshippers at Seventh Day Adventist Church in Malawi

Eight worshippers have been killed and several others injured after lightning struck at a church in Malawi´s capital Lilongwe on Saturday, a health ministry official said.

“The worshippers were having an extended session of Saturday prayers when lightning struck their church at around 4.30pm,” Charles Mwansambo, chief of health services in the ministry of health, told AFP.

He said the eight victims -- included seven adults and one child -- had “arrived already dead” at Kamuzu Central hospital from the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Mwansambo said one person was at the intensive care unit, while 40 others were being “observed” and treated as outpatients.

Behind The Scene Photos: DiL, Praiz & Lynxx in “Acapella” Video shoot

Singer Dil is currently busy with the shooting of the video of his single, ‘Acapella,’ which is due for release on 3rd January 2014.

The track features soulful crooner, Praiz and ‘Ifeoma’ singer, Lynxxx – both artistes would also feature in the video.

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Check out Exclusive Photos from the 2013 Calabar Carnival

Tourists and residents of Calabar have trouped out in their hundreds to watch the Carnival Calabar reputed to be Africa’s biggest street party.

This year’s event features cultural and musical shows, freestyle parade, international heritage parade, children carnival and beauty pageant.

The event also featured various bands interpreting the carnival theme, “Ain’t No Stopping Us” in their floats, dance and songs.

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I Spend ₦30,000 To Make My Mohawk Hair in Few days – Adokiye Khiran

Singer Adokiye granted an interview where she revealed that she spends ₦30,000 in making her hair for just few days. She says it takes a long process, which involves, trimming, cutting, tinting and setting. She also said she can never have a tattoo because her mom forbids it and she won’t be caught dead leaving her home without her glasses because they protect her eyes from hash weather and she could also wink at someone without the person noticing her. Lastly she currently has 39 different brands of perfume, because they keep coming out with new ones every day and she is a perfume freak.

“How I raped, strangulated and buried her in a dry well” – Man confesses to killing 12-year-old girl

He has been to jail twice. This time, he could end up with the death penalty. The first time he went to prison, he had attempted to kill his mother. When he had served his term in Owerri, he relocated to Maiduguri. In Maiduguri, he killed his friend and he was thrown again into prison. Now Samuel Chukwunyere Ochichi, 34, is facing the third conviction, this tune, he may not be as lucky as he was on two previous occasions.

He has confessed to killing another person, the 12-year-old Favour Ifunanya Oguamalami. He said he took the girl to his room, raped, strangulated and buried her in a dry well at Amaegbu village, Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo state. He was picked up by operatives of the Police Ambush Squad, Imo State Command two months after committing the crime.

Kerry Washington's Husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, Retires From Football After 11 NFL Seasons

Nnamdi Asomugha is going to have Sundays free to spend with his growing family.

Kerry Washington's 32-year-old husband announced his retirement from the NFL yesterday after 11 seasons, signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the Oakland Raiders so that he could close out his career with the same team that drafted him in 2003.

The three-time Pro Bowl selection, looking dapper in a suit and tie, spoke at a press conference at Raiders headquarters.

Asomugha, who secretly married Washington in a super-private, family-only ceremony back in June, was often considered one of the league's elite cornerbacks during his eight seasons with the Raiders and was elected team captain in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Waje Blast Fans for Saying She Don’t Deserve the Best Reggae Single Award

It is no longer news that singer Waje won the award for Best Reggae/Dancehall Single at the just concluded Headies; the gist is that some folks believe she don’t deserve the award.

According to comments posted online, some persons felt the award should have gone to Orezi for the song ‘Rihanna’. While others are of the opinion that the other two contenders, General Pype (Give to Me) and Baba Dee (Go Down) were in a better position to clinch the plaque.

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.

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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.

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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.