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Saturday 21 December 2013
Three to Die by Hanging For Stealing ₦50,000
For
robbing a woman of ₦50,000 at gun point, the trio of Kayode Babarinde, Akeem
Haruna and Yusuf Nurudeen must die by hanging so held yesterday by the Supreme
Court.
In a
unanimous judgment five justices of the court upheld the concurrent judgment of
both the Kwara State High Court and the Ilorin Division of the Court of Appeal.
The
three convicts were charged before the Kwara state High Court in Ilorin on a
two-count charge of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery
contrary to section 97 of the Penal Code and Section 1(2) of the Robbery and
Firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap R 11 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.
They
were alleged to have robbed one Mrs Ruth Alabi of the sum of ₦50,000 while
armed with a locally made pistol on 18/8/2007 at Baba Oloya Street, Jebba.
Obasanjo Asked Me To Pay a Godfather ₦10m monthly as Anambra Governor –Mbadinuju
In a
recent interview with Punch, former governor of Anambra State, Chinwoke
Mbadinuju, speaks about the controversies which dodged his administration;
godfathers and the inability of the People’s Democratic Party to form
government in the state since he left office
Excerpts;
With your experience as governor, what
would you say about godfatherism?
Well,
a godfather has many connotations. You could have positive godfathers and
negative ones. The good ones work towards making things work and succeed but if
you have a godfather that is always challenging, he wants to make appointments,
if you have 10 commissioners, he would want to have three or four. After you
have given him two commissioners, he will say he wants Special Advisers,
Special Assistants and he will even want to choose their portfolios but I said
these things are not done like that and they said it is done like that, that is
controversy.
I suffered from depression in Governor Chime’s house – Clara opens up [VIDEO]
Estranged
wife of the Enugu State Governor, Clara Chime, has finally opened up on her
ordeal at the Enugu state government house.
In
an interview with Channels Television, Clara said she would rather prefer not
to reveal everything she and her son went through in the hands of her former
husband, Chime.
“I
suffered from depression and the treatment I got from my husband led to it,”
she said.
She
also thanked Nigerians for coming to her rescue, expressing her joy that she is
“now liberated.”Friday 20 December 2013
New Music: Ehis – The One
Not
long did Ehis, popularly called Ehis Baba dropped the tune Sugarcane, which
went viral and gave the artiste needed attention. The southerner returns with a
new tune christened The One. Enjoy!!!
Kano State Conducts Mass Wedding for 1,111 Widows & Divorcees, 35 women fail wedding test over HIV, Pregnancy
Thirty-five
women were, yesterday, disqualified by the Kano State Hisbah Board from
participating in the mass wedding organised and sponsored by the state
government.
Those
disqualified included 19 divorcees said to have tested positive to HIV and 16
others said to be pregnant.
Altogether,
at least 1, 111 divorcees and widows from the 44 local government areas in the
state were joined in matrimony at the City Central Mosque during a brief but
colourful ceremony.
It
is another round of mass wedding conducted by the Chief Imam of Kano Central
Mosque, Professor Muhammad Zaharadeen.
The
event was attended by the state Deputy Governor, Dr Umar Ganduje, along with
top Islamic clerics across the state.
Pastor arraigned for stealing and raping 9-months pregnant woman
A
Magistrate’s Court in Ejigbo, Lagos has today arraigned a 28-year-old pastor,
Chibuike Isreal, for alleged stealing and unlawful carnal knowledge.
The
prosecutor, Femi Adeleye, informed the court that the accused committed the
crimes at No. 4 Ojorubutu Street, in Kudeyibu area of Ijegun, sometime in
August.
Adeleye
said that the accused unlawfully had sex with his victim (name withheld), when
she was nine months pregnant for another man.
He
added that the accused also unlawfully obtained ₦250 from her under false
pretences.
Mr
Adeleye, a police corporal, further told the court that Israel stole the said
amount from his victim.
The
prosecutor said that the offences contravene Sections 250, 263 and 312 of the
Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
76 Injured in London's Apollo Theatre Ceiling Collapse [PHOTOS]
Almost
80 people were injured last night when part of Central London’s historic Apollo
Theatre's ceiling collapsed onto the audience during a West End show.
76
people were hurt during the performance of the “The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night” at the Apollo theatre
in Shaftesbury Avenue.
Police
were called just after 8.15pm last night after a section of the theatre's
ceiling fell onto the audience around 45 minutes into the play.
Masonry
and ornate plaster from the Grade II listed theatre plummeted on to the stalls
below, dragging a section of the balcony with it, striking members of the
packed audience and filling the theatre with clouds of thick dust.
There
were an estimated 720 people watching the show at the time.
Emma Nyra Talks About Her Alleged Exit From MMMG & Beef with Ubi Franklin [VIDEO]
Amidst countless rumours
that Emma Nyra has pulled out of Made Men Music Group (MMMG), the singer, in an
exclusive interview with Liz Yemoja says she’s back with the label and that
they are family again.
She confirmed that she only
had some disagreement with her manager, Ubi Franklin and that the issues have been
resolved.
See video below for more.Nollywood Actress Mercy Aigbe weds hubby, Lanre Gentry at Ikoyi Registry [PICZ]
Don’t get it twisted! Mercy
Aigbe and husband, Lanre Gentry actually had their traditional wedding few
years ago but now the couple decided to make it legal by having a court
wedding. The court wedding held at the Ikoyi Registry in Lagos. Mercy and Lanre
have a 3-year-old son together.
See more photos on the flip.
Thursday 19 December 2013
Watch Hip-Hop star Ice Prince’s Performance at the 2013 Afrobeat Festival in Ghana [VIDEO]
Check out Ice Prince’s
energetic performance at the Independence Square, Accra, Ghana during the 2013
Afrobeats music festival.
So Romantic! Justin Timberlake halts concert to let fan propose to girlfriend [VIDEO]
During Justin Timberlake’s 20/20
Experience World Tour in Louisville, US, the singer paused his concert to make
way for a fan who wanted to propose to his girlfriend. The fan, Josh Clemons had
pre-informed JT of his intentions; and after JT rendered the song “That Girl” he called Josh and his
girlfriend, Kim Martin to the podium. While there, Josh knelt down and popped
the question to an overwhelming Kim – what follows next was shouts and screams
from the audience.
Check out the video below;Comedian Bovi & Wyclef Jean Perform ‘Ready or Not’ + Olamide & PSquare's Performances @ Rhythm Unplugged [VIDEO]
The Rhythm Unplugged 2013
concert went down at the Eko convention center over the weekend, and the show’s
headliner, Wyclef Jean teamed up with Comedian Bovi to do ‘Ready or Not’.
Also see performances by Olamide,
PSquare & D'Banj.Khloe Kardashian To Pocket $7 million After DIVORCING Lamar Odom
Few years back, we watched
in awe as Kim Kardashian pocketed millions from her wedding to Kris Humphries
and now we'll have the pleasure of watching her younger sister, Khloe, pocket
millions from divorcing Lamar Odom.
According to the December 30
issue of US Weekly, Khloe stands to make 7 million dollar by divorcing
Lamar.
How will she do it? The magazine reports that the couple's
ironclad pre-nup states that Khloe will make $500K for every year the couple
were married (four years = $2m). Next,
Khloe gets to keep all "gifts" and her $1m Vartan 12.5 carat
radiant-cut diamond wedding ring. Khloe
also keeps the former couple's $4m Tarzana mansion.
New Music Video: VIP Feat. Terry G –– Kokoko
Check out a brand new music
video from Ghana’s music group, VIP (Vision
In Progress) – “Kokoko” was produced by Mix Gazy Master and directed by
Terry G.
See video below;Yemi Alade Talks About Her Crush For Flavour, Her Debut Album & More [VIDEO]
Yemi Alade is no new name in
the industry since 2010 when she popped on the scene with her single,
“Fimisile” featuring eLDee. She was said to be working on her debut album a
while back but had a lot lined up for her fans before then. Now Yemi opens up
to Avante TV on their new show ‘The Scene’ on her crush for Flavour. She also
talked about her new hit single ‘Johnny’ and her highly anticipated debut album.
Check the video out.You are bloody idiots – Obasanjo blasts Vanguard Newspaper
Apparently angered by the
content of a purported letter written to him by his daughter, Iyabo, former
President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday rained thunder and brimstone on Vanguard
Newspaper over the missive.
The media was awash
yesterday, with a purported letter written by Iyabo Obasanjo to her father,
accusing him of being responsible for the nation’s many troubles.
Iyabo in the letter obtained
by Vanguard, also accused the Otta farmer of abandoning his family.
Justin Bieber Announces That He’s Retiring From Music [VIDEO]
Yes, you heard that right:
in an interview with Los Angeles radio station Power 106, which aired on the
radio yesterday, Justin Bieber announces his retirement. When asked about his
new album, the singer says “I’m actually,
uh, I’m retiring, man… I’m just gonna take some time. I think I’m probably
gonna quit music.”
Whether Bieber was joking in
the interview remains unknown, but a video clip posted by the station shows him
speaking with a straight face.
Gunmen Kill Lecturer in Olabisi Onabanjo University
Tragedy struck on Wednesday at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun, when unknown assailants killed a lecturer, just as ASUU called off its five-month old strike.
The News Agency of Nigeria
reports that the victim, Dr Segun Onabanjo, was a senior lecturer at the
Department of Sociology.
According to eyewitnesses,
the assailants broke into his residence in Odomolasa area of Ilese-Ijebu at
about 1a.m. on Wednesday, shot the lecturer and carted away some personal and
household items.
NAN learnt that the corpse
has since been deposited in an undisclosed mortuary.
When contacted on telephone,
the Police Public Relations Officer of Ogun Police Command, DSP Muyiwa Adejobi,
confirmed the killing of the lecturer.
Adejobi said the command was
on the trail of the killers who escaped through a nearby bush.
Wednesday 18 December 2013
New Music: Chris Brown – Loyal (Feat. Lil Wayne & French Montana)
“Loyal” is the latest
offering from Chris brown’s upcoming sixth studio album “X”, which after
several delays should see the light of day in the first quarter of 2014.
Chris team up with Lil Wayne
and French Montana on this new joint.
Check it out.Jim Iyke Gets into a Fight in Accra over $10,000, Attempts To Pull a Gun
This morning, Nollywood
actor, Jim Iyke is in front page of different newspapers in Ghana – well, not
for the right reasons though.
The actor was alleged to
have been involved in a fight at a café over monetary dealings – he was
arrested and later released by Ghana police.
Here’s The Ghanaian Times Newspaper
report;
Nigerian
movie star, Jim Iyke, was involved in a brawl yesterday at the Crave Cafe at
Adjiringanor, East Legon in Accra.
According
to an eyewitness account, some people were eating at the cafe at about 5pm when
a stout gentleman in a black Range Rover with a Nigerian number plate parked by
the cafe.
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
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.
Tuesday 17 December 2013
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.
See more photos on the flip.
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.
Monday 16 December 2013
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
24th 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.
See more photos on the flip.
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?
See more photos on the flip.
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.
Friday 13 December 2013
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.
See more photos on the flipNew 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.
“Most Nigerian Songs Lack Content” – Azadus
Ever wondered what popular
singer, Olalekan Fadeyi, popularly known as Azadus, has been up to these past
years? You need not worry any longer as the veteran singer who is well known
for hit songs, such as ‘Madam’, ‘Sodiyen’ and ‘U is the one’, is planning to
return to the music scene in a big way with a new album in 2014.
In an exclusive chat with
E-Punch, the former member of the Hip hop group, Def O Clan, explains that his
perceived silence or absence was due to some challenges he encountered a few
years ago.
“My career suffered a brief
setback after I survived an armed robbery attack in the Festac area of Lagos in
2008. I had two gunshot wounds: one in my wrist and another in my right thigh.
Luckily, it didn’t affect my gait. That was the same year I left Kennis Music
to do my thing. I was with the records label for about seven years and we still
do have a cordial relationship,” he says.
Thursday 12 December 2013
EME Artist, Skales Graduates From Lead City University Today [PHOTOS]
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