President Jonathan Sacks Nigeria's Military Chiefs, Appoints New Ones

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday sacked all the service chiefs and appointed replacements.

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Reuben Abati, it was revealed that Air Marshal Alex Badeh has replaced Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim as Chief of Defence Staff, while Major-General Kenneth Tobiah Jacob Minimah has taken over from Lt. General Azubike O. Ihejirika as Chief of Army Staff.

Rear Admiral Usman O Jibrin has also replaced Vice-Admiral Dele Joseph Ezeoba as Chief of Naval Staff while Air Vice Marshal Adesola Nunayon Amosu has taken over from Air Marshal Badeh as Chief of Air Staff.

Why Gongo Aso Crooner, 9ice Wants to Dump Music for Politics

Recently, 9ice, whose real name is Abolore Akande, made an announcement via his Instagram page that he will be vying for the seat of the Ogbomoso North Constituency in the 2015 general elections.

In light of his post, the singer has confirmed to Hip Hop World Magazine that he’s quitting music, saying it’s no more challenging.

“I’m leaving music, I need to go into something more challenging; music is no longer competitive for me, I’ve done all that needs to be done in music,” he said.

Twitter Battle: Kola Boof Take On Singer Dencia over ‘Whitenicious Cream’

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Wale Releases Trailer For “I Am From” – A Documentary on His Trip to Nigeria [VIDEO]

The documentary, ‘I Am From’ (Mo Wa Lati), which is set to premiere Monday Jan 20^th on P Diddy’s Revolt TV, is about the rapper’s recent trip to Nigeria – Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, fondly called Wale tells how he re-connected with his root in a bid to find peace.

Stay tuned for the full film.

New Music Video: KCee Ft. D'banj –– Emmah

KCee is here again with another smashing hit song and a fitting classic video by Godfather Productions, featuring the Koko master himself D'banj.

Enjoy!

Sexual harassment in Nollywood is a thing of choice – Lydia Owan

With over twenty films to her credit, actress Lydia Owan has proved to her fans that she has come to stay in the industry. In this interview, she talks about her career and what her fans should expect from her in this new season.

My name is Lydia Owan; I was born in Ogoja, Cross River State. Growing up was fun because I practically moved from state to state due to the nature of my father’s job. It started from Anambra State where I attended my Secondary School, before we later moved to Calabar. I attended the University of Calabar where I bagged a degree in Linguistics. After my graduation, my family moved to Abuja. While in Abuja, I delved into business. I would say that I started acting professionally in 2010. I joined the industry through a friend who encouraged me.

Obasanjo worsened Nigeria’s problem by imposing a sick man on us – Pastor Tunde Bakare

Frontline activist and Convener of the Save Nigeria Group, SNG, Pastor Tunde Bakare, yesterday accused former President, Olusegun Obasanjo of worsening Nigeria’s problem through corruption in high places while he (Obasanjo) was in office.

The former vice presidential candidate stated this while speaking in Lagos as a guest lecturer during the 10th Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture/Symposium, organised by the Ikeja Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association.

The event, with the theme, ‘Nigeria at centenary: A nation still in bondage?’ was chaired by former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami (rtd.).

In his lecture, Bakare said Obasanjo raised the bar of corruption to an unimaginable level.

He said, “Media was censored, outspoken critics were targeted and judicial decisions were subjected to executive interpretations. Meanwhile, Obasanjo himself raised the mountain of corruption to an unimaginable level.

Nollywood Actress Biodun Okeowo Shows Off Her Cars, Home, Kids & More [PHOTOS]

The single mother of two is obviously in a happy mood that she even let us into her shoe closet – see more photos on the flip.

Tweet of The Day: Jim Iyke Blast AY Over ‘Deliverance’ Joke

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Nigerians Caused My Break-up with Angelo –– Beverly Osu

Former BBA representative, Beverly Osu, in a recent interview talked about her ex-boyfriend, Angelo, and her relationship with Bimp.

What is your relationship with Bimp?

We are close, everybody knows this right from the house. People think we are dating because he is always in Nigeria but we are good friends. Can’t I have a friend that is a boy?

What’s up with you and Angelo now?

We have broken up. Is it not Nigerians that caused it?

How did Nigerians cause it?

Today, one paper will say Beverly is with this man, tomorrow another paper will say another thing, I don’t know.

New Music Video: Oritse Femi –– Double Wahala

Here’s the video for Oritse Femi’s afro beat track, “Double Wahala” – the song was dedicated to the late afro-beat legend, Fela Kuti.

Enjoy!

‘My Boobs Will Kill Me’ – Adult Movie Star with biggest breast implants cries out [PHOTOS]

Adult film star Elizabeth Starr is known for her ample chest. In fact, she’s rocking an ungodly O bra size these days. However, what makes her famous could also be her demise. In a recent interview, she explained that her implants could very well lead to her death.

Approximately 15 years ago, she underwent an implant procedure that is now banned due to being too dangerous. Since then, she has dealt with numerous infections, which have ruined her health. Doctors say her next infection could be her last.

Incidentally, the porn star’s super-sized chest is still growing, and doctors have advised her to have a double mastectomy, that her next infection could be her last.

The 43-year-old says she can't face more surgery because of the risk of blood clots and infection.

Elizabeth, who has endured an astonishing 63 corrective procedures so far, said: “Back then I had a family to support and I knew getting bigger boobs would boost my career prospects.

31-year-old Nigerian Man Vomits 69 Pellets of Heroin in Accra [PHOTO]

Barely a week after the arrest of a Nigerian by sniffer dogs at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Accra; another Nigerian is in the grip of officials of the Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) for ingesting pellets of heroin.

Chika Macillinus Umeugokwe, a 31-year-old trader, was arrested last Saturday, January 11, 2014, shortly after boarding a taxi at the KIA on his arrival from Pakistan.

His two accomplices, however, managed to escape.

When he was taken to the NACOB headquarters, he allegedly expelled 69 pellets of heroin weighing one kilogramme with a street value of $80,000.

Briefing the Daily Graphic in Accra yesterday, the Deputy Executive Secretary of NACOB, Nii Lantey Blankson, said the suspect claimed he had swallowed 77 pellets of heroin but vomited some in Pakistan before setting off.

New Music Video: Mega B –– Top Up

Didier Drogba paid $74 million for 5% stake in Ivory Coast Gold Mine

Ivorian soccer legend and former striker for London’s Chelsea, Didier Drogba, has bought a five per cent stake in the country’s largest gold mining company, say local press reports.

According to the media reports carried on Friday, Drogba reportedly paid $74 million to acquire part of the state’s holding in the company.

This sale is part of the government’s plan to offload 10 per cent of its stake to private investors. The Ivorian government had encouraged the football star to purchase the shares.

President Alassane Ouattara congratulated the star for purchasing the stake, which is up to half of the shares set aside for local private investors.

Comedian I Go Dye Becomes United Nations MDG Ambassador [PICZ]

One of Nigeria’s funny men, Francis Agoda, popularly referred to as I Go Dye has been named a United Nations Millennium Development Goal Ambassador. The initiative is to recognize individuals who have championed and enhanced through their work the overall development of humanity, based on selfless services, creativity and compassion towards human development.

Receiving the award, the comedian said, “I feel honoured with this honour, but it will be more gratifying to me, when I will see that our leaders create opportunities for youths to be gainfully employed. Because as at today; millions of Africans are suffering, and faced with uncertainty. The future seems vague and no hope in sight.

President Jonathan's Official Photographer Shot by Unknown Gunmen

Mr Callistus Ewelike, President Goodluck Jonathan’s official photographer and a staff of the News Agency of Nigeria has been shot by unknown gunmen.

The shooting took place between 10p.m and 11p.m in front of his residence at in Nyanya, Abuja. Two men were said to have alighted from motorcycle when the victim was coming out from his car. One of the assailants reportedly confronted him and shot him in the neck at close range. Nothing was stolen from him.

The gunmen ran away when the gunshot alerted residents of the area. Neighbours immediately rushed Ewelike to the National Hospital, Abuja where medical doctors stabilized him and prepared him for surgery.

DSP Altine Daniel, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, confirmed the incident and added that investigation into the matter has begun.

History made as DELSUTH performs first kidney transplant

The Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara has recorded what is still considered a rare feat in the medical field in Nigeria with a successful kidney transplant.

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, a Medical Doctor who was among the medical team in the theatre during the operation, had last year assured Deltans shortly after a pace maker implantation that there will be kidney transplant in the hospital this year.

Speaking to journalists in Oghara Monday, Governor Uduaghan expressed satisfaction that the transplant was a success stating that it was another medical breakthrough for the hospital.

"This is a happy day for me as we are able to provide this service," the Governor said, adding, "I know we were well prepared for this surgery and we also have a good post-surgery team."

New Music Video: Flavour –– Ikwokrikwo

President Goodluck Jonathan Signs Anti-Gay Bill into Law

President Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill on Monday that criminalises same-sex relationships, the presidency said.

The bill, which contains penalties of up to 14 years in prison and bans gay marriage, same-sex "amorous relationships" and membership of gay rights groups, was passed by the national assembly last May but Jonathan had delayed signing it into law.

Two similar bills have been proposed since 2006 but failed to make it through parliament.

"Yes, Mr President had signed the bill into law, a statement will be issued on it within the week," presidency spokesman Reuben Abati told Reuters.

“I didn’t have plastic surgery to fix my nose” – Uche Jombo

Responding to a question in a recent interview with Punch, Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo said “I have never gone under the knife. I hear people say I have done plastic surgery on my nose. I cannot imagine a desire to fix my nose of all the things I would to my body. It sounds very ridiculous.”

The 34-year-old actress also talked about her marital life “Married life is great. I am not missing spinsterhood at all. My husband is a great human being. He works and lives in New York. I met him through a doctor friend of mine who is his business partner. After our first meeting, he came to talk to me about some business ventures and that’s how we started talking. My first attraction to him was his personality. …I don’t know how many children we plan to have yet.”

On New Year resolution: “I know we are in the New Year. But I don’t have any New Year resolution. I will let things take their cause and let God direct all my actions.”

On her saddest day: “The saddest day of my life was the day my dad died.” She said.

Aamito Stacie of Uganda Wins First Edition of Africa’s Next Top Model [PHOTOS]

Africa’s Next Top Model season 1 finale held yesterday and pretty contestant Aamito Stacie Lagum from Uganda emerged the proud and excited winner.

Aamito had beaten her fellow top 3 mates – Michaela Pinto from Angola & Opeyemi Awoyemi from Nigeria to emerge the winner.

She gets the 1-year modelling contract with New York based modelling agency DNA Model Management, a product endorsement deal with P&G, a 1-year contract as an ambassador for South African Tourism, SNAPP, Etisalat, Verve, and a cash prize of 50,000 USD.

Congrats to her!

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“I can’t wait to be in your arms” – Damilola Adegbite Gushes About Her love for Chris Attoh [PICZ]

It all started with Iyke Okechukwu (Chuks) and Florence Uwaleke (Ene) in the popular TV series, Tinsel – Chuks moved from dating Ene in Tinsel to marrying her in real life.

The baton has now shifted from Chuks & Ene to beautiful actress Damilola Adegbite and Ghanaian hunk, Chris Attoh.

Though, there were rumours that the pair have been in hot romance for some time now, but neither of them has been bold enough to affirm or debunk the claims.

Well, all that has changed now, as Damilola has gone ‘public’ – she recently shared a romantic photo of her and Chris, with the caption “I miss you terribly Nii. I can’t wait to be in your arms”.

For all the secret admirers of Dami, we say soweee.

100 Nigerians Languish in Moroccan Prisons, says Ambassador

Sen. Abdallah Wali, Nigeria’s ambassador to Morocco, on Sunday said no fewer than 100 Nigerians were currently languishing in Moroccan Prisons.

Wali told Newsmen in Sokoto that most of them were being held for offences relating to illegal migration, drugs and petty crimes.

According to him, “there is no existing protocol between Nigeria and Morocco regarding repatriation of Nigerian prisoners or Moroccan prisoners to their respective countries.

“What we do is that the embassy frequently visits Nigerian prisoners in various prisons spread across the country,” he said.

The envoy also said that during such visits, the embassy officials listened to the prisoners and collated their requests for onward transmission to the authorities.

“So that they get attention, whether it is medical, sometimes even on the food they eat.

 “Sometimes they also need access to some things that are not provided in the prisons,” Wali said.

We’re Still Waiting for Response on Economy, House C’ttee Reminds Okonjo-Iweala

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has responded to a report by the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, that she needed more time to answer the 50 questions handed to her by the committee on December 19 on the state of the economy.

Last week, Okonjo-Iweala likened the 50 questions on the state of the economy posed to her by the committee as an examination.

The committee chairman, Abdul-Mumini Jibrin (APC  Kano), who described the statement of the minister as a vindication of the decision it took last year when it gave her two weeks to answer the questions posed to her, noted that "the minister appears to be taking the memories of Nigerians for granted.