Nigerian Born Nne Ebong Replaces Michael McDonald as Senior VP at ABC Studios

ABC Studios' senior vice president of drama development, Michael McDonald is stepping aside from his position to start his own production company, Steams Castle, at ABC Studios, the company said Tuesday.

McDonald will be replaced by Nne Ebong, who's being promoted from drama development vice president to senior vice president, drama development.

The Nigerian-born has been with ABC studios since 2006; she has overseen the creative process of series like “Lost,” “Brothers & Sisters” and “The Ghost Whisperer,” and developed series including “Scandal” and “Revenge.”

Nne Ebong graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with writing degrees from both the School of Cinema-Television and the Annenberg School of Journalism.

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“Desmond Elliot Sponsored me to come to Nigeria for a Movie Production” – Botswana Actress

Obakeng B. Manowe, fondly called Yoko-Ono might not be a popular name in the make believe industry but she has earned herself a name as the first Botswana actress to land an acting role in Africa’s largest movie industry, Nollywood.

Yoko-Ono was asked in a recent interview how she managed to penetrate the highly competitive movie industry.

The Dramatic Arts student said it started in March this year when she was in Johannesburg, and then she met Nollywood’s actor, producer and director, Desmond Elliot.

“I could recognize Elliot’s face from the movies I always watched. I guess I was at the right place at the right time and I immediately asked if I could meet him and surprisingly I was given that opportunity. As soon as I made my way through I knew I had to use that chance to sell myself. Surprisingly, he seemed impressed and said I had a face for TV and we kept in touch ever since. He sponsored me to come to Nigeria for a movie production and that is how I landed the role,” she said.

Kiyoandfilo gathered that the actress plays the part of an international employer called ‘Betty’ in a new movie titled ‘Finding Mercy’; the film stars Desmond Elliot, Rita Dominic, Chioma Akpotha, Dabota Lawson and Uti Nwachukwu.

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Pastor killed during argument with neighbour

The police in Lagos have commenced investigations into the death of a 67-year-old cleric, Monday Ojajuni, who was allegedly killed by a woman, Temidayo Oladele, in front of his church in Mile 12.

Punch Metro learnt that the deceased, who was the Superintendent Evangelist of Celestial Church of God, Mile 12, died during a confrontation with Oladele over the latter’s decision to scoop some sand in front of his church.

The 19-year-old daughter of the deceased, Oluwaseun, said she witnessed the incident on July 19, 2013.

She said, “The woman (Oladele) came to pack sand in front of the church and another cleric, Assistant Superintendent Evangelist Samuel Oteghene, told her not to pack the sand. When my father arrived at the scene, Oteghene went inside.

“But the woman rebuffed all entreaties not to pack the sand, instead, she turned violent and tore my father’s robe.

“My father then told her that she would run mad within seven days. When she heard this, she

Jermaine Jackson Speaks on P Square’s Michael Jackson Tribute Video

The fourth child of the Jackson Family, Jermain Jackson gave thumbs up to Africa’s music duo, Psquare for the song ‘Personally’.

Jermain was full of thanks to Psquare for honouring his late brother with ‘Personally’ video.

“I want to thank Psquare for doing such a tribute to my brother Michael, one day we will meet on stage,” he said.

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Ronaldo’s Girlfriend, Paula showed off her trim and toned figure in a bikini

The former footballer took his girlfriend Paula Morais and his young daughters to a beach in Ibiza to have some fun.

Paula, who wore an orange bandeau bikini with thong bottoms, was seen running around the beach.

It seems Ronaldo has started working on his tummy; they were more rotund some months back.

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Davido Acquires Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG + He got verified on twitter [VIDEO]

Omobaba olowo, Davido coughed out more than N20million to ship in a 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG. The singer posted pics of the machine on his Instagram page some hours ago; he also announced that he is still single and has been verified on twitter.

One of his fans puts it this way “G wagon in the garage, long money for acct..nobody tell twitter na once dem verify @iam_Davido lol badt guy”

Check out the features of Davido’s new toy

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: BEZ – Say

‘That Stupid Song’ singer Bez has released video for the song ‘Say’; the video was shot in New York and directed by Kemi Adetiba.

PHOTO: Commotion over ‘mermaid’ in Ibadan

Akindele House, Isale Asaka, Foko, Ibadan, an erstwhile sleepy and serene community in the capital city of Oyo State, came alive on Tuesday and it became a Mecca of sort, when the news of a miniature mermaid (omo Yemoja) filtered through the city.
It took a while before the Nigerian Tribune crew got access to the house, a storey building, and when it finally did, the head of the family, Alhaji Raufu A. Salau, said he was sleeping upstairs when he heard a lot of unusual noise which forced him to come downstairs.
According to him, “Ramota, his granddaughter, sells fried and roasted fish in the house and, as usual, purchased a carton of frozen fish that morning. She was in the process of cleaning the fish and separating those to be roasted from the ones to be fried when she was said to have screamed out loud and called on neighbours to come to her aid.”

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First Trailer For Film Adaptation Of 'Half Of A Yellow Sun' Released [VIDEO]

Half of a Yellow Sun is based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie‘s novel of the same name, which won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2007. The drama follows twin sisters Olanna and Kainene as their lives are dramatically changed by the events of the Biafran War. As the trailer shows, it was an extremely tumultuous time. Weddings were interrupted by bombs going off. Along with the violence and destruction, the sisters also face personal troubles with their respective lovers.

The film is loaded down with talented names: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton and John Boyega (of Attack the Block), with acclaimed playwright Biyi Bandele at the helm.

The film does not have a release date yet, but it will be shown at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

VIDEO: When President Attah Mills Struggled to Pronounce “Economy”

Just to remember President Evans Attah Mills, the humble Ghanaian President who died on July 24^th, 2012.

May his soul rest in peace.

Father Arrested for Raping 16-year-old daughter

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year old man, Toyin Sodimu, for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter in Temidire community of Oke Apo, Akomoje, Abeokuta.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement that the teenager reported the incident to the Adatan Police Division after her father raped her about 2am last Saturday.

Adejobi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said following Sodimu’s arrest, the 16-year old girl had been taken to the hospital by the police for medical examination and treatment.

He added that the state Commissioner of Police, Ikemefuna Okoye, had ordered an investigation into the incident and vowed that the suspect would be prosecuted to serve as deterrent to others.

The statement read in part, “The policemen attached to Adatan Divisional Headquarters in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have arrested one Toyin Sodimu in Temidire community of Oke Apo, Akomoje Abeokuta after he raped his own daughter, aged 16 year on Saturday.

NLC Threatens To Join ASUU Strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday threatened to join the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in solidarity strike if the federal government failed to address the ASUU demands.

NLC President, Abdulwaheed Omar, made the threat at the opening ceremony of the “2013 Rain School” in Uyo.

“We call on the federal government to have meaningful dialogue with ASUU with a view to implementing the agreement.

“The state governments should equally obey the law and pay minimum wage to teachers and the local government workers as well as the 27.5 per cent teacher's enhanced salaries.

“Should these strikes persist, workers of Nigeria will not hesitate to join them in solidarity," he stressed.

“Funke Akindele will be back and better” – Ope Banwo

“…Bad things do happen to Good People, and regardless of what anyone may say is the cause, or why she even married the guy in the first place, I believed it is always better to have dared and fail, than never to have dared at all…Funke will be back and better….” Popular showbiz entrepreneur, Ope Banwo recently showed his allegiance towards star actress, Funke Akindele.

In a message on his Facebook timeline, which also tagged Funke Akindele, the showbiz entrepreneur also implore the Jenifa star to keep her head up and never lose her sense of humour.

NDLEA arrests 41 Suspects with N2.3bn worth of drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Monday said it arrested 41 suspected drug traffickers in the first half of 2013.

NDLEA said in a statement issued by its spokesman, Mitchell Ofoyeju, in Lagos that it recovered drugs valued at N2.3 billion.

It said, "We have apprehended 41 suspected drug traffickers with 253.390kg of narcotics with an estimated street value of N2.3 billion.

The drugs were intercepted between January and June 2013. Those arrested include 39 males and two females.

"The command also won 53 cases most of which were charged to court in 2012. In the first half of the year, the airport command successfully seized 253.390kg of various illegal drugs.

PHOTO: 2face babymama Sunmbo Ajaba weds Pastor David Adeoye

Sunmbo Ajaba got married yesterday Monday July 22nd to pastor David Adeoye of Christian Royal Centre. Their wedding held at Sheraton Hotel in Lagos.

Congrats to them.

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Nollywood Actress Mercy Johnson and John Dumelo Pose After Service

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American Rapper Lil Kim Shatter CEO Dancers Dream

Though the CEO Dancers could not make it to the finals of Britain’s Got Talent reality show, yet an opportunity to further strenghthen their skills and establish themselves as great dancers came calling at the weekend.

The CEO Dancers were scheduled to dance for Rapper Lil Kim at the Lovebox Festival – her first live appearance in the UK for 12 years.

With the excitement, the group took to Instagram and Twitter to share their rehearsal videos; their comment on twitter made the fans even more expectant.

“So excited to be dancing backup for The Queen B-LIL KIM today at the Love Box festival. Catch us on the main stage at 6pm.”

“Not long till show time. We feel so honoured to be dancing for the real QUEEN BEE- LIL KIM. Let's go!!!”

The show went on as planned until it was time for Lil Kim to perform – lo and behold, the rapper was not in the venue of the festival.

The trio, made up of two Nigerians and a South Africa were however disappointed when Lil Kim showed up very late and could not perform because she missed her slot.

Lil Kim later apologised to fans at an impromptu meet and greet meeting at her hotel in London.

US-based Nigerian named Physician of the Year

U.S-based National Medical Association, NMA, has selected a Nigerian, Prof. Samuel Dagogo–Jack, as the NMA Internal Medicine Section Physician of the year.

Dagogo-Jack, a Professor of Medicine and Director, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, and Director, Clinical Research Centre at the University of Tennessee Health Science Centre, Memphis, U.S.A., was selected based on his work in pathology of pre-diabetes and diabetes.

The letter conveying his selection read: “You have been selected to receive this honour based on your work and research in pathology of pre-diabetes and diabetes and your continued dedication to the NMA Internal Medicine Section.

Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan's Mother Dies In Car Crash

There was anxiety in Port Harcourt on Monday as news of the death of Mrs. Iwari-Oba, the mother of the wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, spread in the Rivers State capital.

The mother of Mrs. Jonathan was said to have been involved in a ghastly motor accident along Elele Road in Rivers State.

It was gathered that the woman, who is from Okrika Local Government Area, was on her way to Bayelsa State when the accident happened.

Unconfirmed report indicated that her corpse was taken to Kpaiyama Mortuary by a team of policemen and a member representing Ogu Bolo State Constituency, Mr. Evans Bipi, who is a relative to the deceased.

Though, the police and the Federal Road Safety Commission in the state could not confirm the incident, an aide to Bipi said the First Lady’s mother died in a road accident, which occurred at about 4pm.

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Pastor Bail Muslims Out of Jail So They Could Be With Family during Ramadan

On Sunday, a Christian cleric, Father Yohanna Buro was given an award for helping to bail some Muslims out of jail so they could spend Ramadan at home.

Father Yohanna who heads the Christ Evangelical and Intercessory Fellowship Ministeries, and a group of volunteers helped to secure the release of 30 Muslim men and women from some prisons in Kaduna state. The prisoners were serving jail terms because they had been unable to pay for their bail.

The cleric stated that the gesture is to promote peace, "I have sought the release of my Muslim brothers, so they can fast and pray to God that peace will prevail in our country," he said.

According to Deutsche Welle, the Muslim Media Organization arranged a meeting of