Gabriel Aubry Started Fight ... But Won't be Prosecuted

The verdict is in as far as cops are concerned ... Gabriel Aubry was clearly the instigator of the Thanksgiving Day brawl at Halle Berry's house

Law enforcement sources tell us ... detectives are now clear on what they believe happened -- Gabriel committed two batteries on Olivier Martinez before Olivier lifted a finger to defend himself.
As it was first reported, as Gabriel deposited Nahla at Halle's house Olivier walked out and said, "We have to talk."

GTBank presents Ndani:A Nigerian pop up store in Selfridges

 Guaranty Trust Bank plc. in collaboration with Style House Files, a creative development agency, have  announced a partnership with Selfridges, UK, the famous London fashion destination voted the best department store in the world* for the second time consecutively.
The partnership which re-affirms the Bank’s on-going support for the growth and exposure of African fashion and Art, is tagged ‘Guaranty Trust Bank presents Ndani – a Style House Files Initiative’. Ndani represents the beauty of Africa and the innovative partnership entails the display of African fabrics and  designs made by select fashion designers. These designers will exhibit at Selfridges on London’s Oxford Street in the UK between November 2012 and January 2013.

Like Stars on Earth – The Evolution of Bollywood

I did not watch “My Name is Khan”. I just didn’t. I’m not sure I had a rational excuse. I could ascribe not watching to the “hype” condition – a condition in which I do not give two hoots about anything that I believe has been overhyped or is too much in everyone’s face. I wish I had watched. I can now see what people must have seen in the movie. I can now picture clearly in my mind, why dozens of students were moved – deeply so – by watching Shahrukh Khan depict an autistic man struggling with a world of injustices and unjust stereotypes. There’s only so much I can say about My Name Is Khan without sounding like a fraud, because, as I stated above, I did not watch it.
What’s the purpose of my crying/lamenting/regretting, you may ask. Well, I did watch Like Stars On Earth. Produced by Aamir Khan, this movie involves a little boy to whom letters and words in books always appear to dance. All the motherly love and misdirected tough fatherly love cannot get through to this boy. He stinks up school so bad that he is sent to a boarding house, where he becomes progressively worse until the new Art teacher with a passion for special kids discovers the little boy and his problem.See another photo and video trailer after the cut...

52-year-old woman gives birth after 25 years marriage

At 52, when some women have already become grandmothers, the case of Mrs. Olukorede Obamo, a teacher in Ogun State, is different.

Olukorode who got married 25 years ago just had her first child last week.

Like other women in that kind of position, she had visited hospitals, herbal centres and countless other places; yet to no avail.

When in February this year, she conceived for the first time, she found it difficult to comprehend her body chemistry.

Not able to conceal the development, she told her husband, Moses Obamo, an accountant with Medexia Nigeria Limited, Lagos.

RIP Aluu 4

Exactly two months ago, on Friday October 5th, four students of the University of Port Harcourt were brutally murdered in the Aluu community. We are still awaiting justice for them! Rest in peace, guys!

Music Meets Runway taking place December 24th. Get your tickets!

Lagos are you ready for the biggest show of the year? Following a successful Music Meets Runway 2011 edition, the show that brings you 10 Designers, 10 Artistes all on 1 Runway is back and it is going to be bigger, better and even more expolsive. You don’t want to miss it!

Music Meets Runway (MMR) is taking place on Monday December 24^th at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Tickets are limited, so get yours today!  

Continue to see how you can get your tickets...

Beyonce bares belly in documentary teaser video

Beyonce announced last week that she was partnering with HBO to release a self-directed documentary about her life. Yesterday, she released a sneak peek, complete with her bare pregnant belly shot. See the video after the cut...

Iyanya breaks Yvonne Nelson's heart, dumps her for Tonto Dikeh

This is not rumor o. Its fact! Iyanya's four months relationship with Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has ended. The two went their separate ways after Yvonne found out Iyanya was also involved with another actress, Tonto Dikeh. The relationship between Iyanya and Yvonne started in July this year and ended about a week ago. The one with Tonto, well, Iyanya and Tonto have been friends for a while, but they started getting real close in the last couple of weeks...

Yvonne has been venting on Twitter all morning...see more Tweets after the cut...

Enebeli Elebuwa dies in Indian hospital

Veteran Nollywood actor, Enebeli Elebuwa, has died in an Indian hospital.
Elebuwa, who died on Tuesday night, had been battling the effects of a stroke for sometime and undergone treatment at some hospitals in Nigeria before being moved abroad.
The illness had kept him bedridden for sometime.

Elebuwa was well known for the role he played as Andrew in a campaign by the Federal Government in the 80s to discourage Nigerians from fleeing the country.
The immediate President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Mr. Segun Arinze, confirmed Elebuwa’s death on the telephone.
He said, “He fought gallantly. He was a great actor. We all called him Andrew but unfortunately, he has checked out.He was 65. Truly sad! May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

Ifeanyi Ubah's missing ship located, seized by London court

The world of billionaire mogul behind Capital Oil, Ifeanyi Ubah is getting more complicated by the day...and his assets in Nigeria and across the globe are under threat of seizure and sale!

 

While Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), which sued him over N28 billion indebtedness, is asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to sell his assets, the London court has made a major breakthrough.

 

Last week, one of the ships under surveillance belonging to the 41 year-old business was located in the Netherlands, and seized. The ship,  Mongolia was listed in the order of the London court, which contained wide ranging demands, including the itemization of Ubah's worldwide assets.

 

Mike Adenuga donates N500 million to flood victims in Bayelsa state

Nigeria's second richest man, Dr Mike Adenuga yesterday Tuesday Dec 4th donated N500m to flood victims in Bayelsa State.

Yes, you read right. N500 million. And his son, Paddy, is still single. Just thought to put that info out there *cough*. So, anyway back to the report, the Globacom chairman gave the N500m draft cheque to a delegation that visited him at home yesterday, including the governor of the state, Seriake Dickson.

Dr Adenuga said he made the donation to support the on going effort to rehabiliate and resettle flood victims in the state. Our only hope is that the money is used for what it's meant to be used for. Bayelsa government, our eyes are wide open...

Comic actor Victor Osuagwu set to wed longtime partner

Comic actor Victor Osuagwu set to wed longtime partner Victor Osuagwu and Roseline have been together for 13 years and have four children together but they didn't really officially get married, though he paid her dowry a while back, and I hear there might have been a court wedding, (not really sure). But anyway, they've decided to make their union official, as they will be getting married this Saturday December 8th (white and traditional wedding) in the bride's home in Choba, Port Harcourt. The wedding will hold at St.Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Diobu, Port Harcourt, while the reception party would hold at UPE primary school field, Choba, Rivers State. Congrats to them.

Majek Fashek:"I can't stop using cocaine'

"People must talk. But they make you popular; that's the truth. You cannot fight the press, you cannot fight the media. They are the ones that will tell people what is going on, so I cannot fight the media. They said I'm crazy, I use cocaine. Well I still use cocaine. I dey blow my nose, I dey smoke my igbo. As I speak to you, I have cocaine in my pocket and in my house. I still dey use am. I can't stop. How will you play music with a 'normal eye'? You can't be a good musician playing without getting high. Pastors dem dey high too. The truth is that you can't be on the human level and give the message. The humans are looking up to you, so you must be super- human to live up to their expectations." Majek Fashek

December 2012 issue of StyleMania Now Out!

 

The Fashion Issue of StyleMania is now out and features on the cover, fast growing fashion designer, Bridget Awosika whose aesthetics and approach to fashion has earned her good nods. This issue also highlights excerpts of this year’s LFDW and gives the teeming fashion market a list of promising designers with unalloyed talent and primed personality to go with.
You will find profiles of some of our favourite contributors – Bimpe Onakoya and Ugo Igbokwe a delightful read. Not forgetting the essentials of the season, we have highlighted a number of gift ideas and party looks fit for the season.
For further enquires, back issues and subscription please call 07058109821, editor@maniamag.org

NIESV: There Are 200 Privately Owned Jets In Nigeria

According to the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), there are about 200 privately owned jets in Nigeria, all purchased for about N1.3trillion. This  was disclosed at an international seminar on plants and machinery valuation with focus on aircraft, oil and gas installations in Lagos.
The coordinator of the seminar, Paul Osuji, said that because of time constraints and other factors, the number of private jets would continue to be on the increase. He said that the seminar was organized to train their members on plant and machinery valuation, noting that at times, people purchase properties without knowing their real worth. According to him, professionals in Estate Surveying and Valuation are trained to value aircraft before they are paid for and brought into the country.
Osuji said that they have valued most of the private jets that are plying the Nigerian airspace “We are mandated by our profession to constantly train and retrain our members. After the last Dana Airlines crash, a lot of attention had been drawn to the aviation sector. People now want to know the airworthiness of the aircraft they want to pay for or they want to fly in. That is why we organize this seminar and most often, we bring our colleagues from other parts of the world to come and share their knowledge with us.”

Vice President Namadi Sambo to get a N2billion home

The Vice President is getting a home worth N2 billion from the government of Nigeria. There's a N50bn budget for the Federal Capital Territory and N2bn, according to the FCT Minister Bala Mohammed, is going into the construction of the official residence of Vice President Namadi Sambo, while N300 million is for the construction of the official residences of Senate president David Mark and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu; the Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal; and his deputy, Emeka Ihedioha.

So my question is; if they are building new homes for these people, where were they living before now? First a N2bn 150-seater banquet hall, now a N2bn home for the VP. This is the priority of the Government of a country where more than half the population live on under $1 a day. 

And Julius Berger is handling the home construction, with 20 months as completion period.

Creativity: Incredible Art Work......

Artist Gesine Marwedel's paintings are full of life - quite literally. The German creates her stunning images not on a traditional blank canvas but on the bodies of people, as these breathtaking pictures reveal.

Using her subjects' limbs to create angles for her intricate work, she transforms them into moving masterpieces that represent landscapes and animals.More interesting pics after the cut....

Mrs Folorunsho Alakija is the richest black woman in the world

 That is if you believe Ventures Africa, an African business magazine and news service. According to them, Oprah Winfrey is no longer the richest black woman in the world, Mrs Folorun Alajika is. Forbes said in November that the billionaire oil tycoon is worth $600 million, but Ventures Africa put her worth at about $3.3 billion. They said her 60 percent stake in a $10.74 billion oil well is worth $6.44 billion.

VA also claims that Mrs Alakija's real estate portfolio is worth over $100 million, and that she acquired a property at One Hyde Park for $102 million, and also owns a Bombardier Global Express 6000 jet which she bought earlier this year for a reported $46 million.

See their full report HERE

Iyanya and Emma Nyra in hot photo shoot

See more photos after the cut...

Amber Rose shows off baby bump...

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Prince William Leaves Hospital ...

Soon-to-be dad Prince William just took a big breather today in London, finally exiting the hospital where his preggo wife Kate Middleton is being treated for severe morning sickness.

William left the King Edward VII hospital moments ago with his royal entourage. The guy's been there since Kate was admitted earlier today.

As we reported, the Royal Palace made the big announcement this morning -- Kate is in the "very early stages" of pregnancy.

It's like a real-life fairy tale! Only with a lot of vomiting.

More of My Ass!

Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli just tweeted this photo of her ass ... because she felt like it.

New Music: Tonto Dikeh ft Terry G - Crazically Fit

            Listen to the music below...
          

OAP Dotun is kinda denying he's in a relationship with D'banj's sister

Rumour has it that On Air Personality with Cool Fm, Dotun Ojuolape, is in a relationship with D'banj's younger sister, and K-switch's twin, Taiwo Oyebanjo. According to reports, Dotun has already met with Taiwo’s folks and may have also gotten approval from D’banj himself.

But going by his Tweets this morning, Dotun is not happy with the rumours and calls it falsehood

 

Five year old boy asks Tonto Dikeh to marry him....

Imagine how hot Tonto has gone with her Poko swaga that even a tiny boy like this will wish for marriage.

Pics from Friends Africa Dec 1 World AIDS Day novelty match

The World AIDS Day ‘Play for Life’ Novelty Football Match in partnership with Friends Africa’s Goodwill Ambassador, Mr Emmanuel Babayaro (MON) took place on December 1, 2012 at the Campos Mini Stadium Lagos Island from 3pm until 6pm. This formed a part of Friends Africa’s activities to commemorate the 2012 World AIDS Day.

The novelty match was played between a team of ex-football stars (Team Eagles) and a team of celebrities in the music and movie industry in Nigeria (Team Entertainers).  People living with HIV were match officials, coaches, supporters and special guests.  In attendance was former president of Nigeria H.E. Gen. Yakubu Gowon, who shook hands with all the players just before kick-off. Team Eagles won Team Entertainers 8 goals to 3 with JayJay Okocha netting a hat trick. See photos after the cut..

Dejo Richard's wife, Lamide, reveals why she packed out

Segun Dejo Richards is Monalisa Chinda's ex-husband. I told you guys a few weeks back that his second marriage has packed up (See it HERE). Below is what his estranged wife told City People

I met Dejo on Facebook in 2009. In 2010 we became very close and started talking on the phone. I didn't know anything about him and in 2010 I was in Nigeria on holiday but we didn't get to meet. While in Nigeria I got to hear he was married to Monalisa Chinda. When I got back to the US I did Google his name and I saw the whole story about his marriage. At that point we were already very close and used to talk a lot. Due to the fact that we were very close, I asked him about what I read about him on the internet and he confessed that he was married and didn't talk about it because we didn't have the chance to talk. I asked him what he did wrong and why he was so violent to his wife. All these questions I asked because we were already very close and he started explaining how he met the lady in London and brought her back to Nigeria to become an actress. He stated that things started going wrong when she became a Globalcom ambassador and she started misbehaving. Infact he told me he was not legally married but they work together.

Hilary Duff Wears Size 26, 8 Months After giving Birth

Eight months after welcoming son Luca Cruz with husband Mike Comrie, the new mom is ready to flaunt her post-baby bod.Duff, 25, can once again wear a size 26 jeans. Good job Duff...

Rita Ora fires back at Rob Kardashian. Says his d*** was wack

You read Rob’s tweets earlier accusing Rita Ora of cheating on him with 20 men…well, that’s Rita’s excuse for doing it. They’ve both since deleted their tweets.Hmm.....that is all i can say.See more after the cut..

A 27-year-old lady raped in her sleep by her boyfriend for two years

A terrified woman has revealed her disgust at discovering her boyfriend of two years had repeatedly raped her while she slept.
Naomi Hampson, 27, only found out she had regularly fallen victim to sick Robert Fryer when police raided the couple’s Nottingham home – and said her life was ‘shattered into thousands of tiny pieces’.

Her perverted boyfriend would sedate her and often paint her nails and dress her in jewellery before taking photographs of his revolting acts and saving them on his computer.

Ojukwu’s firm rejects Bianca as director

A Director of Ojukwu Transport Company Limited has said the wife of the late Biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu-Ojukwu, Bianca, has no place on the directorship or trusteeship of the company.

Director, Mr. Ifeukwu Ojukwu, said on Monday that since OTL was owned by the late Sir Louis Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the late Biafran warlord could not dictate who the trustees or directors of the company should be.

Toni Tones and Toke Makinwa's hot looks at FAB Awards

Lovely colours...

New Video: Omawunmi - Stay Alive

Lovely new song,Enjoy!

Tinsel Damilola Adegbite,Eku Edewor cover Genevieve mag wedding issue

Lovely!

Chris Brown returns to Twitter

The hiatus didn't last long. A week after deleting his Twitter page after an argument with a comic writer turned vulgar, Chris Brown is back on Twitter, but every single Tweet has been deleted.

Meet the winners of the Chivita Active Jingle Challenge

From L-R: 1st Prize Winner of the Chivita Active Jingle Challenge on Facebook, Mr. Julius Akinboye; Media Strategist, Fuel Communications, Mr Ife Olatunji; General Manager Marketing, Chi Limited, Mr Vikas Singh and Cool FM Presenter, Mannie, during the prize presentation in Lagos.

So the Chivita Active Jingle Challenge is officially over. From over 1500 different renditions of the official Chivita Active Jingle, 25 jingles were shortlisted by Nigeria’s popular highlife star, Sunny Neji and Cool FM’s Mannie. And after a heated battle of votes by fans for their best jingles, two lucky winners emerged; Julius Akinboye – N250, 000 winner. Sinclair Obasi – N150, 000 winner.