Photo: Meet Gina Rio, the 23yr old who lives at the Savoy, drinks Cristal, owns £20k handbags

Most twenty-somethings have long been dropped from their parents' pocket money payroll.

But one - who some are calling the most spoiled woman in Britain - still receives a massive £10,000 payout each month from her mother - and that's just the tip of the iceberg. 

Gina Rio, 23, who lives in a suite at the five star Savoy hotel despite owning a house in London's King's Cross, is handed the money by her mother, Theresa, who took over the monthly payments after Gina fell out with her father, a successful businessman, in 2003 and he stopped the £20,000 allowance he used to provide. 

Photo: Cossy Orjiakor on the set of her music video shoot

The actress/singer is shooting her music video for her new single titled Mingle at Tropicana, Elegushi beach. More pictures coming your way...

Joseph Yobo visits motherless babies home

Nigerian captain Joseph Yobo visited the children at Hearts of Gold Children's hospice in Surulere to make donations and spend some time with the children.

Joseph gave food stuff, a generating set, and a lot of other stuff as part of giving back to the society through his charity organization. Joseph said:

I was touched with the condition of the kids. It is sad to know that some of them will still die. I am happy to have put a smile on their faces and give them hope to survive. I could have been like any of them but for God's mery

Yobo also visited House of Mercy in Ebute Meta, Yaba, which houses mainly almajiris and Fair Life Africa Foundation, Lekki. See photos after the cut...

Photo:Emeka and Jumai Ossai dedicate their twins:

Actor Emeka Ossai and his wife Jumai welcomed twins, a boy and a girl in September 2012 after five years of marriage. On Sunday December 30th, they held their children's dedication and baptism at St Dominics Catholic Church, Yaba.

Obafemi Martins visits motherless babies at Island hospital

Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins spent Christmas with visits to hospitals and orphanages in Lagos. The 28 year old footballer, on behalf of his foundation gave gifts to three hospitals and orphanages. Obagoal spent about N10million on hospital bills for new born babies at Island Maternity hospital. See photos after the cut...

New Video: Burna Boy - Tonight

The video has cameos from Saeon, Vector, General Pype, Dammy Krane, Wizkid and a few others. Enjoy...

Monalisa Chinda dance on stage at her Christmas Dance event

Lagos experienced unlimited fun and ecstasy like never before on Monday 24th December 2012, as the maiden edition of Nigeria’s most classical event, Monalisa Chinda’s “Project Help: Dance for Life'  took centre stage at the Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island.

Lagos state government donates N4.5m to ailing actress,Ngozi Nwosu

Ngozi Nwosu receiving the cheque today

Lagos State government today gave actress Ngozi Nwosu N4.5million to help with the treatment she needs urgently. The actress has been battling with a kidney and heart-related ailment for a while now and needed N6million for treatment abroad. She raised N2million from well meaning Nigerians a few weeks back and needed N4million extra.

Ngozi can now have the treatment she needs thanks to Governor Babatunde Fashola. God bless everyone else who donated.

Nigeria's first newspaper, Iwe-Irohin, resuscitated after 140 years

Nigeria's first Newspaper, Iwe Irohin, has been resuscitated after 140 years of its demise. The newspaper was founded in 1859 by a missionary named Henry Townsend in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Iwe Irohin was published bi-weekly in Yoruba and English language and ran for about 8 years before its demise in 1867. It's been brought back by the Nigerian Union of Journalists, who launched it's first edition just last week.

Happy New Year!!!

Have a blessed and blissful 2013. Happy New year!

Fire at Lagos deputy gov’s house

According to Punch

There was a fire scare on Sunday at the official residence of the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.

It was gathered that the fire started at the boys’ quarter of the resident after an electrical spark.

Officials of the government said it was a minor fire incident.

Some sources had told our correspondents that the spark degenerated into a fire that took a combined team of federal and state fire services officials to put out.

Clinton admitted to hospital with blood clot

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has been admitted to a New York hospital for treatment of a blood clot, her spokesman said Sunday.

State Department Spokesman Philippe Reines said Clinton had entered the hospital following a medical examination for a concussion she sustained earlier this month.
"In the course of a follow-up exam today, Secretary Clinton's doctors discovered a blood clot had formed, stemming from the concussion she sustained several weeks ago," Reines said in a statement.  "She is being treated with anti-coagulants and is at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital so that they can monitor the medication over the next 48 hours."

Reines added, "Her doctors will continue to assess her condition, including other issues associated with her concussion. They will determine if any further action is required."

Clinton was scheduled to return to work this week after treatment for the concussion. She is set to step down from her post shortly after President Barack Obama's inauguration on January 21. Last week, Obama announced he had chosen Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry to replace Clinton as the nation's top diplomat.

Culled from Yahoo News

Actress Omotola answers questions from fans on Twitter

 

The actress answered some very personal questions from her fans on her Twitter page. Questions like what happened to her husband's job, her supposed rivalry with Genny, how much she charges for movies, her real age, music career, her kids, sex advances from movie producers, etc. See more after the cut...

P-Square and crew fly to Abidjan in a jet

They performed at a concert last night with Chris Brown...

Kimye expecting their first child

Kanye made this surprise announcement last night while performing at Revel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Kanye said:

"Stop the music and make noise for my baby mama," referring to Kim, who was in the audience.

Shortly after Kanye shared the news, Kim's sisters, Khloe and Kourtney expressed their happiness via Twitter.

Kim is reportedly 12 weeks pregnant. So happy for her. Congrats to them! See the video of Kanye's announcement after the cut...

Jessica Simpson shows baby bump in Twitter photo

Jessica Simpson is heavy again barely eight months after giving birth to her first child, Maxwell. The proud mum to be shared this photo on her Twitter page yesterday Sunday December 30th with the caption - 'bumpin and proud'.

New Video: Banky W - Yes/No

Chidinma Wins Kora Award Best Female Act West Africa

The Kedike crooner just won the Best Female West African act at the Kora Awards last night in Abidjan.congrats to her!

Video: Rihanna and Chris in Abidjan for his concert

Rihanna dropped everything to follow her one true love, Chris Brown, to Abidjan for his concert last night. The lovers were spotted hopping off a private jet in the evening...

See the video after the cut...

Check out what Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson did for his mum this Christmas

 

Pics from Uche Jombo's 33rd birthday party

Uche Turned 33 day before yesterday and she celebrated her special day at Aura Club in VI with some of her friends including Ramsey Noah, Rita Dominic, Rukky Sanda, Nse Ikpe Etim and several others were there to celebrate with her See more photos after the cut...

2012 Most Searched Words: Davido, Victor Moses, JAMB, Boko Haram

What did Nigerians search for on the web in 2012? According to Google's annual Zeitgeist list, Davido, Victor Moses, Rashidi Yekini, Whitney Houston were some of the most searched people of 2012.

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Boko Haram, Asuu strike, Vanguard News were some of the most searched terms of 2012.

See the top 10 searches and people of 2012 after the cut...

Obama signs bill to grant Nigerian student U.S. permanent residency

Victor second from left, his doctor to his right, doctor's wife and the nun that's been taking care of him

President Barack Obama just awarded a young Nigerian man with a very terrible genetic disease - Neurofibromatosis, permanent residence in the US and as such access to a US medical school. This hardly ever passes congress but because of his peculiar situation, it worked.

26th year old Victor Chukwueke came to the US eleven years ago to undergo treatment for massive face tumors and lived in Michigan on an expired visa. He graduated from a state university and wanted to attend a medical school but needed to have permanent residency for that to happen.

Private bills, which only applies to one person and mostly focus on immigration, are rarely approved. Victors is the only one to pass in US Congress in two years.

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes massive life-threatening tumors to the face.

Victim of horrific Indian gang rape dies in Singapore hospital

Indian police yesterday sealed off parts off New Delhi and appealed for calm after the death of a woman gang-raped on a bus in the city. The woman was flown to Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore for treatment 10 days after she was brutally attacked by six men who inserted an iron rod into her body on December 16. In response to the attack, the Indian government has promised to publicise photos, names and addresses of convicted rapists following days of widespread protests.

Brandy shows off her engagement ring

The singer posted this photo showing her engagement ring on her Instagram page yesterday. She got engaged to her man of many years, music exec Ryan Press, on Christmas day after months of being vocal about wanting a ring.

I wish we were engaged. He’s taking a little long on the ring side of things, but I’m patient. - Brandy told Ebony magazine earlier this year

Good news: Mercy Johnson gives birth to baby girl

Mercy Johnson Okojie gave birth to a baby girl a few hours ago in a hospital in the USA. Mother and daughter are said to be doing great. Big congrats to Mercy and her husband.

Moyo Lawal involved in auto crash

Nollywood diva, Moyo Lawal was involved in auto crash yesterday night. But for the quick intenvention of God, the actress would have, by now, become a history. While most people were partying last night enjoying the season, Actress Moyo Lawal got her car rammed by a trailer.

According to sources, the actress was returning from a movie location in Festac when a truck ran into her jeep from behind. She escaped unhurt though, she however told a senior colleague that she was on her way to the hospital to see her doctor when he called to find out how she was doing. We thank God for her life

Obafemi Martins: Mario Balotelli is glad that I am dating his sister

Obafemi Martins is dating Mario Balotelli's elder sister, Abigail Barwuash and Mario is said not to be particularly happy about their relationship. But in a recent interview with Goal.com, Obafemi dismissed insinuations that Mario was not happy that he's dating Abigail

“Mario is my boy. The respect is there because I used to play at Inter, in the youth team with him. He’s giving me my respect and I’m doing same. People are putting it in the news that he’s upset, of course he’s glad.

Couple who lost 5 children in fire:We watched as our kids roast to death like goats

Despite the fact that some weeks have passed since the fire disaster that wiped out five children of Mr. & Mrs. Augustine Ikwuagwu on Comfort Oboh Street, Kirikiri Town, Lagos, its bitter memory still lingers. Indeed, the tragedy has been a nightmare to the couple. When Saturday Sun met with the couple recently, pain and agony have overwhelmed them, as they recounted their loss. If you missed it, read it HERE.

Speaking amid tears, Mrs Margaret Ikwuagwu, said her fine kids, Chukwuemeka (13), Ifeanyichukwu (10), Bright (8), Joy (6) and Victoria (4) were sleeping in the house when the incident started at 10pm. She said that all efforts to rescue the children failed. “I asked my children to go and sleep in the room while I was preparing to close shop for the day.

Bieber, Rihanna have fake views on youtube!

The world's biggest recording companies have been stripped of two billion YouTube hits after the website cracked down on alleged 'fake viewers'.
Rihanna, Justin Bieber and other music stars under Universal Music label lost 1 billion views.
Rita Ora, Alicia Keys, Labrinth and other music stars under Sony Music label lost 850 million views.
Michael Jackson's feed lost 287 million views, while Beyonce lost 151 million views

Youtube stripped the views without suggesting the music stars or their labels were directly involved in artificially inflating them. Some fans who are hackers could have inflated them, or maybe the labels paid the 'hackers' to take up the numbers 
Over four billion hours of video are watched by over 800million unique visitors to the site each month.