A-Listers: Is Juliet Ibrahim The Most Beautiful Woman In West Africa?

On the cover of its maiden edition, A-Listers Magazine named Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim ‘The Most Beautiful Woman in West Africa’.

No doubt, the 27-year-old actress is well endowed, but how did A-Listers come up with such assertion? I mean, we are talking of the Most Beautiful Woman here, not even the Most Beautiful Actress.

Ok, let’s say we are looking at the Most Beautiful Actress; what happens to the likes of Stephanie Okereke, Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Ekeinde, Nadia Buari, and Joselyn Dumas amongst others.

Anyway, what do you think?

Adaora Ukoh, Majid Michel, OC Ukeje & Others Spotted At Vodka Party In Lagos [PHOTOS]

Nollywood actress Adaora Ukoh has revealed her new slim figure after years after battling excessive weight gain. The star actress was spotted with Ghanaian actor Majid Michel and others at the Vodka White on denim party that rocked One Eleven Club in Victoria Island, Lagos recently. Other celebrities spotted at the event include model Denrele Edun, award winning actor OC Ukeje, Gideon Okeke and Fred Nuamah. 

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Oprah Looking Fab in ‘Vera Wang’s’ Gown for Dec. 2013 ‘O Magazine’ Cover

In this issue, Oprah Winfrey, who was dressed in a gown by Vera Wang, talks about her 60 most favorite things – the media mogul also tells how she let Jimmy Kimmel share the cover.

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New Music Video: 2Face & Tony Oneweek – Ife Di Mma

Tony One Week and Tuface Idibia combined force on this new track, titled “Ife Di Mma”. It was produced by Masterkraft and shot by Capital Hill's Clarence Peters. 

See video below;

Gov Chime Tells Why He Placed His Wife Under House Arrest

Enugu State Governor, Mr. Sullivan Chime, has defended the confinement of his wife, Clara, in the Government House, Enugu, saying he did it to protect her.

Chime, reacting to a petition by his wife to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in which she sought its intervention to free her from “unlawful custody”, told reporters in Enugu Tuesday night that the confinement was based on the advice of her personal doctor, Dr. Aham Agomuo, due to her peculiar health challenges in the last four years.

Chime spoke during an interaction with journalists in the Government House in the presence of his wife; Agomuo, a neuro-psychiatric expert; the governor's brother in-law, Tony Igwe, and the governor’s siblings, Mrs. May Oji and Dr. Jide Chime. Also present were the governor’s security detail.

Sarkodie Blasts Ghana Media Houses, Promoters, & Event Organisers

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie is not happy with the way promoters, media personnel and event organisers in his country are handling issues that concerns artistes. In his word, “They use our musicians like disposable plates…musicians who had so called *respect* for these promoters aint making a dime now!!!”

Here are series of tweets from the ‘lay away’ singer expressing his frustration;

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See the World's Most Expensive Car – a Golden Lamborghini [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

The world's most expensive car made with gold and precious gems will come with a staggering price tag of 4.6 million pounds when it goes for auction next year.

The smaller prototype of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, designed by German engineer Robert Gulpen, is on display in Dubai and costs 200,000 pounds.

However, a fully-working version of the car will go under the hammer in 2014 with an estimated price of a whopping 4.6 million pounds, the 'Independent' reported.

The prototype car is made of carbon fibre and covered in a thin layer of pure gold. The rest of the bodywork contains 25 kilogrammes of precious metal and is carved out of a 500-kilogramme block of 22-carat gold.

The full-sized car will have a V12 engine producing 700 bhp, the report said.

The car will enter the Guinness Book of World Records under three categories, including the most expensive model car, the most secure showcase that features bulletproof windows and the most luxurious logo.

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Check out Nollywood Actress, Rukky Sanda’s New Look [PHOTOS]

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At last, Daddy Showkey returns to studio for another album

Popular singer, John Asiemo, aka Daddy Showkey, has decided to return to the music scene after what looks like a long hiatus. The self-styled ghetto soldier is not only back in the studio, he is currently working on a new album that he hopes will turn out a surprise hit with music fans soon.

In an interview with our correspondent on Tuesday, Showkey said he had decided to keep the title of the work-in-progress and the location of the studio secret for now.

“The studio is just a small one. It is somewhere in Surulere, Lagos. I’d rather not talk about the location. As for the title of the album I’m working on, I want to keep it close to my chest for now,” he said.

For Showkey’s numerous fans across the country, who have missed his thrilling performances for a long time, this seems like heartwarming news.

I believe the Golden Eaglets are the world champions – Sweden Coach

After his boys lost 3-0 to the Golden Eaglets in the semifinal of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Tuesday, Sweden Coach, Roland Larsson, stated that the Golden Eaglets were the tournament’s favourite.

Speaking after the match, he said, “Yes, I think they are the favourites to win the trophy. They have been so unbelievable here. Playing some good attacking football. They are my favourites to win the final and hope they achieve all the success they can get because they deserve it”.

“I believe the Nigerians are the world champions already and expect them to justify it having defeated Mexico once in the group stage.

It is going to be an exciting final to watch and I am backing the Nigerians to win because of their strong team play and individual talents, which make it very difficult for others to find their range”, added Larsson.

Ruggedman is not an A-List artist…he has lost audience appeal – Ejiro Okhipwo

Ruggedman recently called on all entertainers to stay away from Abuja-based promoter and founder of Most Beautiful Girl Pageant in Abuja, Ejiro Okhipwo, because he is a ‘fraudster/trickster’ and not to be trusted. Well, Ejiro is not going to keep silence over such weighty allegations, so here is his side of the story (very lengthy though).

First of all, I'm embarrassed that this man, Ruggedman, could bring himself so low by exposing his own shame publicly in the media. I'm embarrassed because no artiste could have done what this guy did to us even when we felt we were doing him a big favour.

Look, I have organized several editions of this event, and different artistes have graced our event, but we have never been swindled before.

Don Jazzy and Wande Coal Engage in Twitter Tirade Over a Song

In politics, they say ‘there are no permanent friends or enemies, just permanent interests,’ this saying also holds sway in Nigeria music industry. As I am writing this, there is currently an acrimonious dispute brewing between Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy and former label mate, Wande Coal. The bone of contention is a song recently released by Wande Coal titled ‘Baby face’ – Jazzy claimed the song was a studio demo he made about a year ago, therefore he was surprised that Wande Coal did not give him the credit.

But that’s not all; the real news is the twitter face-off between the pair.

Don Jazzy, very unlike him took to the social networking platform and tweeted at WC, “How long will i continue 2 sweat and some people will choose to steal from me. I am nice and easy going doesnt mean u should disrespect me”. He added, “@WandeCoal PLS do the right thing bro asap. God bless.”

Check out Dazzling Photos of Stephanie Okwu, Nigeria’s Rep @ Miss Universe 2013

The grand finale of Miss Universe 2013 beauty pageant comes up this Saturday (Nov. 9) at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia.

Our very own, Stephanie Okwu is among the 86 beauty queens who are hopeful of winning the coveted crown. 19-year-old Stephanie hails from Imo state and she is interested in motivational speaking, dancing and modeling.

Check out photos of Stephanie in different costumes.

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I Took Part in 3 Robbery Operations — Pregnant Woman

A pregnant female robbery suspect, who was paraded on Monday in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, has narrated her exploits with other members of the gang.

The 28-year old woman, Taiwo Obafunsho, who said she was selling frozen fish before she joined the robbery gang, told journalists at the Lagos State Police Command where she and other members of the gang were paraded, that she had only taken part in three robbery operations.

Obafunsho said she did not participate in the operation that resulted in the death of two policemen in Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos in October.

She, however, declined to speak further on her exploits and how much she made from the three operations she participated in.

Check out The 12 Contestants for Oluchi’s Africa's Next Top Model [PHOTOS]

Organisers of the Season One of Africa's Next Top Model show has released photos of the contestants – the representatives were picked from 54 countries.

Set in Cape Town, South Africa, ANTM will feature 12 aspiring top models from different parts of Africa competing to be Africa’s Next Top Model.

The show, which is set to commence on Sunday 10th November 2013, would be hosted by Nigerian supermodel Oluchi.

The 12 contestants are – Aamito (Uganda), Cheandre (South Africa), Joyce (Nigeria), Marwa (Tunisia), Michaela (Angola), Michelle (South Africa), Omowunmi (Nigeria), Opeyemi (Nigeria), Rhulani (South Africa), Roselyn (Ghana), Safira (Mozambique) and Steffi (Kenya).

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Esama of Benin host friends to super lunch at his London home (PHOTOS)

Chief Dr. Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom is currently in London and on Sunday November 3, 2013, he hosted a few people to a superlative lunch in his London home.

Amongst the guests was Dele Momodu who excitedly posted the photos of the Lunch on his instagram page.

Other attendees include the Esama’s beautiful wife Cherry, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, ONTV CEO Akin Salami, and a few other media hands.

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Meet Aishat Farooq, Pregnant at 18, Best Graduating Student at 25

Seven years after an unwanted pregnancy forced her to drop out of the University of Ilorin, Aishat Farooq emerges the best graduating student of the Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, reports Temitayo Famutimi

When Aishat Farooq gained admission into the University of Ilorin at 15, to study Zoology, little did she know that she was not going to be an alumnus of the institution. That was in 2003.

Despite the fact that she was a high flyer in her first two years in UNILORIN, the now 25-year-old indigene of Ilorin West-Local Government Area of Kwara State got distracted along the line. She played the campus love game and got a shocking result: she got pregnant.

It was in 2006 and in her third year. She was pregnant for a fellow student whom she had been dating. She was disappointed in herself and thought the whole world was crashing on her.  Yet, she vowed not to terminate the pregnancy.

New Music Video: Tiwa Savage Ft. Don Jazzy – Eminado

Here’s a new video from Tiwa Savage featuring Don Jazzy – the song is titled Eminado (Goodluck Charm).

Enjoy!

Indians will be 'thrown out on the streets' if Nigerians are targeted – Nigerian Diplomat

A Nigerian consular official warned on Monday that thousands of Indians in his country will be "thrown out on the streets" if police doesn't stop evicting Nigerians from their rented homes in Goa.

Speaking to IANS after meeting members of the Nigerian community in Goa, bureaucrats and police officials over the last two days, consular attache Jacob Nwadadia said the Goa government had until 9 pm on Monday to stop the illegal eviction process.

"There are only 50,000 Nigerians living in India but there are over one million Indians living in Nigeria. Thousands of Indians living there will be thrown out on the streets if forcible eviction of Nigerians in Goa does not stop," Jacob said.

The official said Nigeria was five hours behind Indian Standard Time and that there would be time for the Nigerian government to order action against Indians living there.

The Goa government has ordered a crackdown on all foreigners living in this tourism hub after a bitter clash between a mob of over 200 Nigerians on one side and police and locals on the other.

P-Square to be honoured at 2013 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards

Nigerian R&B duo P-Square will be honoured with the coveted Special Recognition Award at the 2013 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards ceremony which will held at Walter Sisulu Square in Soweto on Saturday, 30 November.

P-Square follow in the footsteps of Africa’s most ground-breaking musicians including the 2012 honouree, Oscar 'Oskido' Mdlongwa; Nigeria’s Koko Master D’Banj (2011); Somalian-born K’NAAN (2010); South African Brenda Fassie (2009) and Ghana’s George Lee (2008), to mention a few.

Man arrested for planting explosive under Delta speaker’s seat

The police in Delta State have arrested a man in connection with the explosion that rocked the seat of speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Ochei, at a political meeting in the state at the weekend.

Two cannons exploded at the venue of the meeting at Obomkpa, Aniocha North Council Area of the state, while the speaker was acknowledging cheers from well wishers at the venue.

The seat of the speaker was specially clothed along with other special guests.

Nigerian Tribune gathered that Ochei’s seat was thrown meters up while a lady close by had her legs shattered.

The lady, identified as a personal assistant to a bishop of a new generation church in Asaba, was rushed to Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, for treatment.

Yakubu Adesokan breaks powerlifting world record in Kuala Lumpur [PHOTOS]

Paralympic champion Yakubu Adesokan demonstrated his prowess once again by setting a world record mark of 176 kilogrammes to take the men's under 49kg title at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Powerlifting Asian Open Championships in Kuala Lumpur.

The 34-year-old, who took gold in the ExCel arena at London 2012, setting a world record of 180kg in the under 48kg class, repeated the feat in the Malaysian capital by eclipsing Egyptian Taha Abdelmagid's record of 165kg in the under 49kg category.

Ghanaian Star, Asamoah Gyan Backs Nigeria to win UAE U17 World Cup

Ghana and Al Ain star Asamoah Gyan has praised the quality on show at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup and tipped the Golden Eagle to emerge triumphant.

The top scorer in UAE domestic football for the past two seasons has been taking a keen interest in the games taking place in the Garden City.

“Nigeria and Ghana are very close,” he explained “Of course, we’re rivals in football but we’re brothers in every other way. “Any time I meet up with Nigerians it’s like meeting up with family. We’re like the same people really. I’m rooting for them. “There’s some good talent out there. You can see it plain as day,” Gyan added. “You can see that we’re improving in Africa. We’ve got so much talent, and these kids can be stars one day. “They’re just 16 and 17, trying to build their careers and by what I’ve seen so far, some of these players can go places.”

Nigerias Golden Eaglet will on Tuesday take on the Blågult of Sweden.

Fire Guts 22-storey Great Nigeria House in Lagos Island [PHOTOS]

Hundreds of tenants and traders wept on Monday as fire engulfed the Great Nigeria House, Martins Street, Lagos Island, which served as their offices and warehouses.

The fire brought commercial activities in popular Balogun market to a standstill.

Many of the traders were seen scrambling to salvage their goods from the burning building.

According to a witness, the fire started at about 5.00 a.m. and was first noticed on the first floor. He said that as at 10:30 a.m., the fire had taken over the first four floors.

The witness said that the Federal Fire Service was quick to respond to the distress call of traders; however, lack of adequate access to the building hampered the activities of the firemen

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T.B Joshua Delivers Another Nollywood Actress Nneoma Ukpabi [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

While the dust of Jim Iyke’s deliverance at TB Joshua’s SCOAN is yet to settle, another Nollywood act has been delivered from a case of an overdue pregnancy. Unlike Camilla Mgberekpe's case, Nneoma Ukpabi was ministered to with anointed water from SCOAN, and before you say Jack Robinson, labour started.

Here is TB Joshua’s account;

Mrs Nneoma Ukpabi is a Nollywood actress who had the problem of an overdue pregnancy (10 months). She had previously undergone two Caesarians for her other children. She was again booked for an operation for the third time because her placenta could not support the baby. The doctor stated that she could not undergo normal labour because it could become life threatening.