OAP Gbemi Olateru Kicks Off Tv Show

Nigeria’s leading on-air personality and multi-talented presenter Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi has kicked off the recording of her long anticipated TV show.

Although details are still sketchy, her producers announced, today, that work started on the magazine show nearly two years ago with the crew finally moving to set last weekend in Lagos.

Simply called ‘Gbemi’, the show, the award-winning OAP says, seeks to create conversations on different issues and people, from the serious and scary, to the mundane and trivial; while engaging audiences on different platforms across many cities.

Chris Brown and Frank Ocean fight in Los Angeles Studio

Openly gay R&B singer/songwriter Frank Ocean claimed on Twitter today that he was attacked by Chris Brown and a 'couple of guys' at a recording studio in LA last night.

Sources close to Chris told reporters that Frank Ocean started it by blocking Chris and his crew as they made to leave the studio. Another report claims they fought over parking space, while another claimed Ocean called Rihanna a 'Hoe' and that enraged Chris who attacked Ocean. Police was called to the scene of the fight but Chris and his crew had left before they arrived. Frank Ocean was questioned but no arrest was made and no one is pressing charges...

Abuja court sentences police pension boss to 2yrs in prison for stealing N2bn

An Abuja High Court today sentenced a former head of the Police Pension Board, Mr Yakubu Yusuf, to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to embezzling N2billion of police pension fund.

But guess what? Mr Yusuf was given an option of N250 thousand to avoid the jail sentence. He was also asked to forfeit property valued at N325 million.

The former assistant director in the federal civil service was one of the six people tried for stealing N32.8 billion of police pension fund.

Rick Ross escapes assassination attempt

American rapper Rick Ross smashed his Rolls-Royce into an apartment building in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida early this morning while attempting to flee from a drive-by shooting. TMZ is reporting he was the intended target.

According to reports, around 5am Rick Ross and a female companion were leaving a party on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale when a car pulled up along side Rick's dark colored Rolls and opened fire.

Rick swerved to avoid being hit and crashed into an apartment building at SE 15 Avenue.

Neither Rick nor his passenger were hit. Security cameras at a building across the street from the crash were rolling during the incident and cops are hoping the footage will either reveal the identity of the shooter or at least show the vehicle.

Nollywood movies debuts on American cable networks

For the first time ever, America can now watch can now watch Nollywood films in the comfort of their homes on major cable TV networks. See the official press release after the cut...

Photo:Refugees take over UNIABUJA as school remains closed

The University of Abuja was shut down in November 2012 following students' protest over non-accreditation of some of their courses, and while students remain at home frustrated and wondering when the school will re-open, Fulani Herdsmen from neighboring villages have taken over some parts of the campus.

These refugees and their families have built makeshift tents close to the administrative area of the school and have been living there since late last year without disturbance. See another photo after the cut...

Video: Police in Osun apprehend husband and wife robbery team

N10.6 trillion wasted fund: FG takes on former minister, Ezekwesili

The Federal Government, yesterday, reacted to comments by the former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, alleging that the governments of presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan, squandered $67 billion in foreign reserve, describing the allegation as “outlandish and clearly fictitious”.

Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku who addressed a press conference in response to some of the allegations raised by the former Vice President (African Region) of the World Bank said the damning verdict passed on the education sector by Mrs Ezekwesili was a self-indictment as she presided over the sector without making any positive impact on it.

North Korean parents 'eating their own children' after being driven mad by hunger

A starving man in North Korea has been executed after murdering his two children for food, reports from inside the secretive state claim. 

A 'hidden famine' in the farming provinces of North and South Hwanghae is believed to have killed up to 10,000 people and there are fears that incidents of cannibalism have risen.

The grim story is just one to emerge as residents battle starvation after a drought hit farms and shortages were compounded by party officials confiscating food. Undercover reporters from Asia Press told the Sunday Times that one man dug up his grandchild's corpse and ate it. Another, boiled his own child for food.

"I was not speeding"-The man whose car plunged over the 3rd mainland bridge

 

Olusola Oladimeji, the driver of the Toyota Sienna that fell off the Third Mainland Bridge into the lagoon on Saturday 26th January, has described his escape as a miracle.
The father of three said contrary to reports by traffic and emergency officials, he was not on high speed when the incident occurred.
Oladimeji, who is a minister of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Church, said he was on his way home from work.
He said, “I work on the island and I left home for a meeting in the early hours of Saturday. After the monthly environmental sanitation, I started driving back home.

Jason Njoku, Iroko TV Boss gets himself a Range Rover

Days after buying a Range Rover Evoque for his wife Mary Remmy, for their 2nd year anniversary, (see it HERE) the multimillionaire Iroko boss has bought himself a Range Rover SUV. He posted the photo of his latest acquisition on his Facebook page and wrote - “BlackonBlack is my colour. New car for the new year… 2013 is going to be so awesome”

CAF dismisses Egyptian ref who officiated Nigeria vs Zambia match

The 36 year old Egyptian referee who officiated the match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chipolopo of Zambia on Friday January 25th, has been dismissed from the on-going 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as a result of poor officiating.

Ghead Grisha awarded a controversial penalty to Zambia in the 85th minute which enabled them draw level in the group C match.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF immediately sent a protest letter to the Confederation of African Football, CAF, asking the football governing body to look into the questionable call by Grisha.

A top official of CAF said today that Grisha 'has been sent home. He will have no further action at this Cup of Nations. His decisions did not tally with best practices of the refereeing profession and we would not allow anyone to start re-writing the rules of the game here'

Photos from Maureen Ahize's baby shower

Maureen got married to Charles Ahize a popular Lagos business man and night club owner in September 2011. Maureen was 27 while Charles was 52 when they got married. Her baby shower held on Saturday 26th January. Maureen is now out of the country to have her baby. See more photos after the cut...

James Ibori releases statement - "My Lekki house was never a secret"

Two days after a spokesman for the EFCC said they discovered a 'secret mansion' belonging to Ibori located somewhere in Lekki (see story HERE), James Ibori' condemned the claims. He released a statement yesterday through his media assistant, Tony Eluemunor, saying the house was never a secret as it was listed down in Asset declaration forms he filled in 1999, 2003 and 2007.

The statement reads: 

"Despite EFCC’s insinuations to the contrary, the Alpha Beach Road house was built as far back as 1994, and so could not have, by any leap of the imagination, been built with proceeds, corrupt or not corrupt, from my office as State Governor because I began to live in that house five good years before I was voted into office”.

"Also, if the stories published about the house were actually based on EFCC’s statement, it means that the EFCC has accepted that Ibori was actually enormously rich at least half a decade before he became Governor of Delta State- after all, EFCC and the media called the house a “mansion”. 

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Omotola hits studio with American singer, Bobby Valentino

The actress posted this photo of her and US singer Bobby Valentino in a studio in Atlanta. Omotola is taking her music to the next level this year...

Yvonne Nelson stuns in 'boyfriend shirt'

                 I have a feeling you men will be looking at one place and one place only.Lol!

Beyonce Addresses Lip-Synching Scandal

Days after being under fire for lip syncing the national anthem at Obama's inauguration, the super star singer posted this photo of her wearing a sweatshirt with the inscription, 'Can I live ?

Actress Genevieve Nnaji 10 years ago

This was at the City People Awards in 2002. She's really evolved...

New Music: Ikechukwu ft Wizboyy - Balabala

Ikechukwu aka International Killz is back again as he drops his first single in 2013... It is titled Balabala and it features the master of high life music, Wizboyy. Produced by Mavin's Baby fresh. Listen to it below...

Photo:Supermodel Oluchi gets a Range Rover Evogue

       The supermodel showed off her latest acquisition on her Instagram page.

Check out Annie and Daughter at the Spa

 Annie & her beautiful daughter, Ene whom she calls lil miss sunshine enjoyed a day at the spa.Another photo after the cut...

Pic: Tiwa Savage and boyfriend/manager Teebillz living the life!

Enjoyment things! :-)

Photos:AGN tribute night for late veteran actor, Pete Eneh

See more photos after the cut...

You're a fool - D'banj Slams Fan Twitter

 

 

D'banj tweeted that this week will be great as he had surprises in store for his fans. He then tweeted the photo above that says DKM - D Kings Men. A fan apparently had other ideas about what DKM stands for. He tweeted - DKM? D'banj Killed Mohits?. D'banj didn't find the tweet funny and replied the guy, calling him a fool...lol

Brazil club fire leaves 245 dead, another 200 injured

A fire swept through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil early today Sunday January 27th, killing at least 245 people (and still counting) and leaving hundreds injured, police and firefighters told local media.

Fire broke out at popular night club, Kiss Club, in the city of Santa Maria, while a band was performing. There were over a 1000 people at the club when fire started at around 2 a.m. A stampede ensued immediately as party goers pushed and shoved each other to escape.

The cause of the fire is not yet known, officials said. A police spokesman told a radio station that a truck carrying 70 bodies arrived at the Municipal Sports Center, which they used as an improvised morgue.

"Sad Sunday", the governor of the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul tweeted. He said all possible action was being taken and that he would be in the city later in the day.

Mend threatens to disintegrate Nigeria over Henry Okah's conviction

A statement purportedly from the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, has been released five days after its former leader Henry Okah was found guilty of the 2010 Independence day bombing by a South African court.

The statement, dated 23 January, and signed by “Comrade Azizi,” promises hell ahead in Nigeria. Thing is, no one knows for sure if the letter really came from MEND. See the full text after the cut...

Kristen Stewart Affair: Liberty Ross Files for Divorce from Rupert Sanders

Rupert Sanders' wife has filed for divorce, six months after the Hollywood director was caught cheating with actress Kristen Stewart. Kristen and Rob Pattinson managed to work things out, but not Rupert and his wife

According to TMZ, Liberty Ross filed the paperwork in a LA County Superior Court on saturday and is asking for joint custody of their two children and spousal support. The couple tried to patch up their marriage by going to a therapist but at the end, it didn't work out.

New Video: Ice Prince - Truth

Agbani Darego looks lovely in Thisday Style

          Photos from the inside page of today's Thisday Style. lovely!

Watch Video: Rihanna shows paparazzi some love...

Paparazzi was all over the pop star as she exited a club in Hollywood two nights ago, and one of them made the mistake of asking for a free ticket to her concert. Rihanna had a few choice words for the pap. She said:

F-ck all of y’all. Y’all muthaf-ckas better pay, you make enough money off of me. B-tches. Talking bout free tickets! Free tickets these nuts!