BBA Update: Namibia’s Dillish wins the Chase + How Africa Voted

Finally Namibia’s Dillish has entered history as one of the winners of the Big Brother Africa game; she has managed to beat all her fellow housemates that made it to the final with her.

The sexy Namibian lass actually won it with one vote more than the Zambian female rapper Cleo; Dillish got five votes from Africa while Cleo got four from Africa. Dillish’s victory is one that won’t be forgotten by all the Big Brother Africa fans as she did spent 91 days in the Big Brother house without being Head of House at any one moment.

As soon as she stepped on the live stage of Big Brother Africa, IK took the opportunity to invite her boyfriend Stephen who also attended the live show of Big Brother Africa.

New Music Video: Adokiye –– Back Up

Adokiye has released the video for her single titled Back Up – the video was shot at the Lekki resort in Lagos and directed by Ik Ogbonna. 

3 Nigerian Students Die in a Car Crash in Malaysia

Three Nigerian students of a private college in Malaysia were killed early morning today while two others suffered serious injuries when their car lost control and crashed into a tree.

The students were in a Perodua Myvi when it crashed at 2.30am – those that died include the driver, identified as Aliu Tajuden (30), Tope Samuel (30) and Busuyi Zacheus (29), while the other two were seriously injured and are undergoing treatment at Tuanku Jaafar Hospital (HTJS).

Police spokesperson said they were heading to their hostels at the time the accident occured. “Preliminary investigation suggested that the car was going fast at the one-way lane and lost control, before crashing into a tree,” he said. He said the Nigerian embassy was informed of the fatalities, to come claim the bodies.

Female Photojournalist Gang-Raped in Mumbai

A female photo journalist working on an assignment to capture photos of old buildings in Mumbai was raped by five men on Thursday evening in an abandoned textile mill.

According to reports, Police arrested five men from the area in connection with the gang-rape, but the Mumbai commissioner, Satya Pal Singh, refused to give any details about those arrested, saying it was "a sensitive case".

"The woman, who is around 22 years old, had gone inside the Shakti Mills compound at about 6pm along with a young man who was carrying the cameras," Singh said. "Five men who were inside the derelict textile mill first accused the woman's companion of being wanted for a murder, tied him up with a belt, then took the woman aside and took turns raping her."

This has provoked national outrage similar to the aftermath of last year's fatal gang-rape of a physiotherapist in Delhi.

Meanwhile, the victim was taken to the Jaslok hospital after the attack, where doctors said her medical condition was stable.

Cameroonian lady arrested for buying a baby for ₦1.2 million

A middle-aged woman believed to be from Cameroon, Evelyn Atemkeng, was arrested yesterday in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, by men of the Nigeria Immigration Service for allegedly buying a three day old baby at the cost of ₦1.2 million.

Mrs Atemkeng accompanied by her aged mother, Anastasia Fambong, was said to have bought the baby boy from a matron of a clinic in Delta State.

Commander of the Cross River State Command, Mr Samuel Ichoi, said his men accosted the lady while she was boarding a ship to Cameroon.

He said: “The lady came from Cameron to Nigeria on Friday without any sign of pregnancy but she was found to be carrying a baby and when my men examined her there are no signs that she just gave birth. So, she and the baby were apprehended.”

Mrs Atemkeng told reporters she gave birth to the baby and that the money she paid into the account of the matron was for delivery and herbs she gave to her to aid delivery.

“She (matron) said my breast would start producing milk in three weeks but for now the baby is taking baby food,” Atemkeng said.

Watch Singer Burna Boy on the Juice with Toolz [VIDEO]

Fast-rising superstar and Afro-fusion crooner, Burna Boy graces the Juice couch this week with Toolz. Following the release of his debut album L.I.F.E, he discusses musical influences, working with 2face, and methodically gives a run down of his top 4 females in the industry. 

Chris Attoh and Leonora Okine in Promo Shots for MTV Shuga Drama Series [PHTOS]

Former Tinsel star, Chris Attoh and sexy Ghanaian actress Leonora Okine has released promotional photos for MTV Shuga Drama series. Shuga is part of a 360-degree mass media campaign designed to raise awareness about HIV prevention and teen pregnancy in Nigeria.

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Jude Okoye's Northside Records signs Cynthia Morgan

Jonathan appoints Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo, Bongos Ikwue, and others as Chairmen of Govt Agencies

Amid calls for reduction of cost of governance, President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointments of chairmen and members of the governing boards of 42 federal government agencies and parastatals.

The appointments were announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim.

Anyim said the membership of each of the governing board would include all the statutory ex-officio members in accordance with the enabling laws of the parastatals and agencies.

“The dates for the formal inauguration of the governing boards will be announced in due course by the supervising authorities and ministers,” he added.

Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, and music legend, Chief Bongos Ikwue were among the appointees.

Meanwhile, The Nigerian Film Corporation, Jos, has Chief Bongos Ikwue as chairman, while The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Studies has Kanayo O. Kanayo as chairman.

UI, OAU to Award Degrees in Trado Medicine Practice

Pmnews: The Federal Government has certified some federal universities to award degree certificates in traditional medicine practice.

The National President, National Association of Nigerian Traditional Medicine Practitioners, NANTMP, His Royal Highness, Omon Oleabhiele, made this disclosure in Benin City, capital of Edo State, at a retreat organized by NANTMP, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, NAFDAC and other national and global health organizations.

According to him, the University of Ibadan, UI, and Obafemi Awolowo, OAU, Ile Ife, have already been approved by the Federal Government to award such degrees, adding that “the body that is to draw the curriculum for the syllabus has already been inaugurated in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of Health.”

8 Members of PDP Abia Chapter, Die In Auto Crash

Eight members of Peoples Democratic Party, Abia state chapter have been confirmed dead and six critically injured as a result of ghastly auto crash along Anambra-Enugu highway.

The men were returning from the Anambra state ward congress, where they worked as auxiliary staff in preparation for the governorship election holding on 18th November this year.

The surviving six members who were reported to be critically injured were rushed to the federal medical centre, Umuahia, thanks to the state government who sent in ambulances since the industrial action embarked upon by health workers affected the operations of UNTH Enugu.

On learning about the news the state secretariat of the party suddenly transformed, looking like a desert while the flags were lowered to fly at half-mast.

The state governor Theodore Orji has however paid the survivors a visit at the federal medical centre

Globacom Signs English Premier League Sponsorship Deal

Nigeria’s telecom giant, Globacom has made another milestone achievement by securing the sponsorship of the broadcast of 2013/2014 English Premier League live matches on frontline pay TV and DSTV.

The sponsorship, which started at the weekend, is for three football seasons, (2013-2016) and the package includes EPL live matches, EPL match reviews, EPL preview, Premier League World and studio branding. The matches will run from August to May every season.

Speaking on the new development, the GCOO of Globacom, Mohamed Jameel restated the company’s commitment towards the development of football, not only in Nigeria, but also across Africa. 

He reassured football lovers that “the sponsorship is designed to sustain the value the network gives to millions of its subscribers. We want football lovers to enjoy the best of English league as the premier league kicks-off formally this weekend.”

Don Jazzy and D'Prince Join Tiwa Savage as MTN Ambassadors

New Music Video: Sarkodie – Illuminati

The visuals for Ghanaian Rapper, Sarkodie’s controversial song, ‘Illuminati’ is out. The video was shot on location in Dubai by Phamous Philms and directed by Gyi Gyimah.

Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose’s Wedding Photos Surfaced [PHOTOS]

Weeks after announcing they were married, photos from former video vixen Amber Rose and boyfriend Wiz Khalifa's official weekend wedding have sprouted online.

According to reports, the couple officially tied the knot in Khalifa’s Pittsburgh home town on Sunday, Aug 18^th.

The couple got wedded in front of family and friends that included Wiz's manager Will, Chevy Woods, Juicy J, recent Taylor Gang signee Ty Dollar $ign, producer Sledgren and others.

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You did not comfort me after Angelo was evicted” –– Beverly blast Elikem

The Big Brother African reality show is getting more interesting by the day – thanks to the ever controversial Beverly.

This time, she disses Ghana’s representative, Elikem for not comforting her after Angelo was evicted. “I really didn’t take kindly to the fact that you didn’t even have the decency to come to me to try and comfort me after Angelo was evicted,” she said.

Last week, Elikem was Head of House and saved himself from the eviction gallows and put Angelo up in his place instead. Could Beverly still be harbouring anger or resentment towards Elikem after the Swap? Beverly says no.

The Joint Task Force, Operation Restore Order, in Maiduguri, Borno State said intelligence report available to it “revealed that Abubakur Shekau, the most dreaded and wanted Boko Haram Terrorists leader may have died”.

The JTF in a statement by its spokesperson, Sagir Musa, on Monday said Mr. Shekau “died of gunshot wound received in an encounter with the JTF troops in one of their camps at Sambisa Forest on 30 June 2013.”

According to the statement, “Shekau was mortally wounded in the encounter and was sneaked into Amitchide – a border community in Cameroun for treatment which he never recovered.”

“It is greatly believed that Shekau might have died between 25 July to 3 August, 2013. He was reported to have masterminded the kidnap of the seven French citizens and that of the elder statesman Alhaji (Dr) Shettima Ali Monguno in addition to many murders of Islamic clerics in Northern Nigeria.

Gov Suntai May Return To Nigeria This Week

Barring any last minute change, Taraba state governor Danbaba Fulani Paraba, who was involved in an air crash in October, would be returning to Nigeria.

Suntai, who had already spent almost 10 months both in Germany and the United States for medical attentions, was last week certified fit by his medical team in New York to undergo a long flight back to Nigeria this week.

The governor reportedly told the doctors two weeks ago when he went for one of his compulsory therapies that he was fit to return to Nigeria immediately but he was told by the health officials assigned to him to wait till the end of last week for further monitoring after which a final report on his capability to undergo a long flight would be provided.

New Music Video: Chris Brown Feat. Nicki Minaj –– Love More

Hours after getting slapped with 1,000 more hours of community labor, embattled pop star Chris Brown has leaked his new video for "Love More," featuring a rap sensation, Nicki Minaj and a cameo via "Reno 911" comedian Nick Swardsen.

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PHOTO: Angry Fans Cover Mario Balotelli’s Ferrari with toilet paper

The AC Milan striker is thought to have been out for dinner in Lugano – a small city on the Italian-Swiss border on Thursday night when the vandals struck.

Reports claimed fans wrapped up Balotelli’s car in toilet paper after the Italian international rejected their approaches for an autograph.

Balotelli, who was angered to have seen his Ferrari defaced, was helpless because the guilty parties were already long gone before he came out of the restaurant.

Lesson learnt – next time don’t snub your fans, else...

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo Picked as Judge for Miss Black Africa UK

Nollywood top actress, Ini Edo–Ehiagwina, has been picked as a judge of this year’s Miss Black Africa UK - UK’s largest ethnic pageant. The prestigious pageant which is owned and organised by Mr Dele Onabowu, is also the current holder of the Best Beauty Pageant in the UK Award received at the BEFFTA Awards. Other judges are designer Adebayo Jones, Charles Ven , Sporah Njau (Tanzania) Jenni Steele (Jamailca) and Justina Mutale (Zambia) The event is slated for October, this year will see 30 girls from different African countries vie for the 2013 crown. The Grand Finale takes place on the 5th of October 2013 at the Royal Regency Hall, London. 

PHOTOS: Yvonne Nelson on set with Akon, Djimon Hounsou and Viva Bianca for new film “Road to Redemption”

Yvonne Nelson is pictured with Senegalese singer, Akon on the set of a new Jeta Amata movie, titled Road to Redemption (aka The Curse). The upcoming movie also stared Djimon Hounsou of Gladiator and Viva Bianca of Spartacus.

The film is currently being shot on the Rene Veluzat Motion Picture Ranch in California.

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BBA Update: Angelo and Bimp Evicted; Melvin and Beverly Make the Top Five

After yesterday’s double eviction of South African rep, Angelo and Ethiopia’s Bimp, the Chasemates has been cut down to five.

The top five finalists in this year’s Big Brother Africa reality show are Beverly, Melvin, Cleo, Dillish and Elikem.

Meanwhile, it was a sad evening for Nigeria’s rep, Beverly since the men that she was closest to in the House, Angelo and Bimp, were snatched away from her in the blink of an eye. As soon as the Live Eviction show wrapped up last night Beverly headed up stairs into the bedroom and cried under the covers.

Come Sunday Aug 25^th, one of the top five would walk away with USD 300.000. Also, there won’t be any nominations this week, no Wagering with Biggie, no Power of No and HOH Tasks, however, Housemates will be given a few tasks to keep the boredom at bay. 

I don’t want to discuss my nude picture – Mocheddah

In a recent interview with Punch, Rapper, Mocheddah spoke about her life, career and relationship.

You have been off the scene for a while…

Yes. It is true. But I went back into the studios some months ago and I started recording. I have shot a couple of videos and I am still shooting. Very soon, everything will be unveiled.

You went back to school when your career was blooming. Why?

I was already in school. I started music when I was in my JSS 2. I have been doing music for a long time. My mum was scared. She wanted me to go to school. She told me that if I must do music, I must go to school. So I couldn’t just compromise that request. I was in my first year when I did my hit track. But it never crossed my mind not to go to school. It wasn’t an option.

40 Pythons found in Canadian Hotel

Little more than a week after a giant python crushed two young Canadian boys to death, police have recovered 40 of the snakes from a hotel room.

The reptiles were found in several plastic storage bins on Thursday night in a room in Brantford, Ontario, where a couple who had been evicted from their home were staying, police said in a statement.

Officers have opened a probe into the incident but they did not say where the couple were at the time or whether the pair would be charged with breaking local laws that prohibit owning pythons.

The snakes, which ranged in length from 30 centimeters to 1.4 meters, were in poor health and have been taken in by the Canadian Society for the Protection of Animals, where a veterinarian is monitoring them.

The find comes 11 days after Connor and Noah Barthe, aged six and four respectively, died in the eastern town of Campbellton, New Brunswick when an African python escaped from its terrarium and killed them