Goldie is laid to rest

Goldie was laid to rest today Monday February 25th at a private funeral held at Vaults and Gardens cemetery in Ikoyi. The singer died on Thursday February 14th. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord. See more photos from the funeral after the cut...

Oscar 2013 Full List of Winners + Red Carpet Photos

 

Charlize Theron, Guliana Rancic and Halle Berry

 

 Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence

The 85th Academy Awards took place last night at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California. See more photos and full list of winners after the cut...

Goldie's husband and Denrele Edun's tributes to her

Below is Andrew Harvey's tribute to his wife

Susan you walked into my life, it was like God sent you as a fresh breath. I still remember your response to my first love message. You said 'Love killed romeo, sent Diana to an early grave and killed Jack on the Titanic. Forget about love, just have friendship and live long.

Overtime our love grew to a depth I have never known. You were the best years of my life, your smile, your desire to live your dream.

Read Denrele's tribute after the cut...

Oscar Pistorius may have crushed his girlfriend skull with a cricket bat

Oscar Pistorius may have beaten his girlfriend with a cricket bat before shooting her, South African police believe.Detectives are reported to have recovered a bloodied bat from the Paralympic champion’s bedroom and to have established that model Reeva Steenkamp’s skull had been ‘crushed’.This and other evidence, a smashed bathroom door, a 9mm pistol, the peculiar pattern of wounds on the body and reports of a row earlier in the evening is said to have led them to believe the murder case against the sprinter is ‘rock solid’.
Miss Steenkamp, 29, was shot four times early on Thursday at Pistorius’s luxury home in a secure housing estate on the outskirts of Pretoria.

Kanye West disses JT and Jay-Z collaboration

On Saturday night during his concert in London Kanye fired off another rant and this time he took a shot at his rap BFF, Jay-Z. Kanye told concert goers he's not a fan of Justin Timberlake and Jay Z's new song - Suit & Tie

Kanye said: "I got love for Hov, but I ain't f--king with that 'Suit & Tie.'"

Jay Z and Justin Timberlake just announced a joint Suit & Tie world tour for the summer. Don't do it, Kanye. Don't take on Jay Z. It won't end well!. See the video after the cut...

President Jonathan spent $1million of poverty alleviation fund on Beyonce and Jay Z

What President Goodluck Jonathan did as the Governor of Bayelsa is coming back to haunt him - 7 years later! Bayelsa state was one of the major sponsors of the Thisday Music Festival which held in 2006 and featured Beyonce and Jay Z. According to new reports, President Jonathan as the governor of the state then spent $1million on the music festival.  

SaharaReports reported it four days ago (Read it HERE) that the money spent on the festival was from The Bayelsa State Poverty Alleviation fund. Hehe. Well, now the report has gone international. UK Daily Mail quoted Sahara Reporters in their report.

Continue to read the full report from UK Daily Mail...

Did acid victim hurt herself on purpose?

You all remember the Nigerian girl that was left disfigured after acid was thrown in her face as she walked home on Sunday December 30th 2012? (read story HERE) Well, now the UK police are suggesting Naomi Oni may have thrown the burning liquid on herself. But for what purpose? Below is how the UK Daily Mail is reporting it...

Police are believed to have seized a computer belonging to a young woman who was badly scarred in an acid attack amid suspicions that she may have caused the injuries herself. But her family fear that detectives are not doing enough to catch the perpetrator of the attack and are focusing on a 'crazy' line of inquiry.

Naomi Oni, 20, was left with horrific injuries following the incident which happened as she left work at the end of last year and was in hospital for nearly a month receiving treatment.

Police are understood to have taken Miss Oni's laptop and are said to have discovered that she had searched the internet for websites about acid attacks before she received her injuries.

Oscar Pistorius's older brother also charged for the murder of a woman

Carl Pistorius (left), the older brother of the Blade Runner, accused of killing his girlfriend, is also facing a manslaughter charge. Carl is charged with culpable homicide over the accidental death of a woman in a car crash in 2010.

His lawyer Kenny Oldwage, who also represents Oscar Pistorius, confirmed the charges today. Carl Pistorius appeared in court just two days before his brother's bail hearing last week, according to the Daily Mail.

According to the BBC, police conducted tests on Carl Pistorius' blood at the time of the accident, and he was found not to have been drinking alcohol.

Carl was initially accused of reckless or negligent driving, but the matter was later provisionally withdrawn. However, the charges were reinstated after the victim's family said they believed it was more than an accident. Carl Pistorius' trial is set to begin at the end of March.

Meanwhile the police have told Reeva Steenkamp's family that Oscar crushed her skull with a cricket bat before shooting her dead. Grieving relatives who saw her body before Tuesday’s cremation in Port Elizabeth described horrific injuries from the cricket bat, and entry wounds from 9mm bullets fired by Pistorius. And he didn't kill her! *hiss*

Emmanuel Uduaghan and wife renew marriage vows

25 years after saying I do, the governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan and wife Roli, renewed their vows on Wednesday February 20th at the first Baptist Church in Warri. See more photos after the cut...

Photos from President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil's visit to Nigeria

Madam Dilma Rousseff, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, paid a State visit to Nigeria from 22 - 23 February, 2013. See more photos after the cut...

Kim and Kanye expecting a girl

 Us Weekly is reporting that Kim and Kanye just found out they're expecting a girl.

"They're over the moon! Kanye always wanted a girl." a source close to the first-time parents-to-be tells told the magazine exclusively.

Kanye and Kim haven't confirmed it to the media tho.

Patience Jonathan - 'PDP not afraid of APC'

"Nigerian women, especially women of PDP, this is the biggest party, no party can beat us. Let them try; what we talk, we do it. PDP isn’t shaken. We aren’t afraid, let one hundred parties come together, they cannot defeat us.” Dame Patience Jonathan

Actress Tope Osoba - 'You can't keep a relationship without sex'

Temitope Osoba is an actress, born and bread in Lagos. A graduate of Business Education from Olabisi Onabanjo University.  She started her acting career in 2005 and has featured in over 20 movies. Temitope unveils her opinion about sex and relationships.

I think sex is meant to be enjoyed by two people who have serious feeling for each other. Sex is good, it is there for two lovers to enjoy themselves and share the secrets of their hearts.

On whether one should engage in premarital sex or not, I would say, yes. Premarital sex is okay as long as it is a safe sex. Our society allows  it. These days, you can hardly keep a relationship going without sex.

Is it true that you can't have a sex free relationship before marriage?

New Music: Koko Pee - Party Till The End

After releasing a couple of records in 2012, 'King of Gist' popularly known as Koko Pee steps out with his official debut single under the Wetsounds Entertainment imprint titled, "Party Till The End", a dance song that flows with the contemporary african mapoka/azonto-etighi music trend.

Listen to it below and tell us what you think...

Then continue to read more about him...

Jealous brother hacks sibling to death

Culled from Vanguard

Policemen attached to Ilemba Hausa division have arrested a 30-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his brother, a Merchant Navy to death while he was asleep. 

The incident, occurred at the early hours of Wednesday morning  February 21 at Oritse Street in Imude community, under Oto-Awori local development council area of Lagos.

After allegedly committing the devilish deed, the suspect, Allen Biodun, 30 (pictured right), reportedly dragged the remains of his brother, Allen Olawale Ayetimi, 24 (pictured left), to an uncompleted building behind their compound and dumped it inside the foundation of the building, covered it with leaves.

Thereafter he quietly went to his room and took his late brother’s ATM card, his Merchant navy uniform and phone.

I dont know the right man for me - Ebube Nwagbo

"Yes I am still single. The reason is that I am someone who has always believed in love. It is a big deal to me so if I have to do it, it has to be right. I am a strong believer of love. I get lots of proposals; it is so crazy I do not know who to give a chance. I think it is a price I have to pay for stardom. Sometimes when anybody comes my way, I do not know who wants to be with me for the right reasons.
I believe when that day comes, I will definitely figure out who that person is. It is not easy. What I should be talking about is not relationship but marriage. I want to go into marriage and be in it for ever. No one goes into marriage thinking of divorce, but it happens. We try our best. I think I am kind of scared, but I just have to give it a try whether I like it or not. It just has to happen and happen right; at the right time"

Photo:Banky W pays surprise visit to Nollywood divas in Tinapa

He paid the actresses a visit yesterday at their hotel in Tinapa, Cross River State. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Armani Fragrance launch in Lagos

                       Dakore Akande, Linda Angelos and Seyi Shay                            Ochanya and Ene Lawani

Giorgio Armani launched two new fragrances in Lagos last night at the Essenza Store located at The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki. Guests included Dakore Akande, Uru Eke, Freeze, Ibrahim Obanikoro, Ene Lawani, SEYI shay, Folarin Familusi, Kayla of Cool FM, Tokunbo Opaleye, Dapo and Folarin Olatunji and many others. See more photos after the cut...

John Fashanu's daughter, Amal steps on the red carpet with her nipple on show

John Fashanu's 24 year old daughter who is a presenter at BBC 3 gambled this very raunchy floor-length burgundy animal-print dress with high side slit on both sides on the red carpet yesterday. Before the event she was very excited she posted a photo of her dress, she added;

"#fashion #animalprint #event #london #letsdothis #red #heels #mac." 

Clearly, the ex-footballer's daughter was very uncomfortable on the red carpet as she stylishly covered her decency, despite the hardwork, her nipple didn't stay in as she walked around not knowing her nipple was out in the open and on show for the world to see. See the nipple pic after the cut...

Kanye West won't be appearing in Kim Kardashian's reality shows

It's no news that Kanye West's value dwindled after he appeared on Keeping up with the Kardashians. He didn't seem to care.Well,that's the price he has to pay for loving a reality star like Kim.

After facing heavy criticisms,and warned by his management that it makes him look cheap, Kanye has refused to appear in anymore episodes of the family's popular programme in fear that it will tarnish his image.

According to Radaronline

'Kanye has made it perfectly clear to Kim that he doesn’t want to appear at all on Keeping Up with the Kardashians,' an insider told Radaronline.com.
'He has made several brief appearances on the Kardashian reality shows, but wants nothing to do with future filming.
'Kanye’s team believes it’s bad for his image and brand to appear on a reality show because it makes him look cheap.

Goldie's death: Derenle might be questioned by the police

This is according to e-expressnigeria.com

The last good glimpse Nigerians had of Goldie was of her photos on the red carpet of the 55th Grammy Awards, where she appeared as a woman full of life. Her death four days later on Valentine’s Day was one hell of a shock for her fans, friends and family. Her demise evoked a volcano of mixed feeling as many haters took to the social media to further hex the soul of the deceased. In the wake of the Valentine’s Day tragedy, damning reports began to emerge: drugs, hedonism, a little-known marriage, and husband-snatching allegations.

Kim K Isn't Quitting 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' Anymore

Few days ago, Kim Kardashian announced that she was quitting her family reality show,  Keeping Up With the Kardashians at the end of season 9. But it seems she has changed her mind about that now. Here is what she wrote on her personal blog:

As everyone knows, we are extremely proud of the show and all of us are staying on through at least season 10. The show remains to be my number 1 priority and it's a big part of my life and I enjoy every moment of it. It has given me such a rare opportunity to share more of my life with all of you and has brought my family closer to each other. I'm looking forward to the new season and beyond. The fact is that I have many goals that I still need to reach and accomplish and I (like so many of you) don't know where my life will be in the next couple of years, but I'm looking forward to continuing this journey

Omotola Ekehinde makes her US TV debut, stars in US TV series, Bounce

Omosexy has finally made her US TV debut. She's starring in an American TV drama series shot in LA called Bounce starring Kimberly Elise (pictured above with Omotola), Dean Cain, Bernie Kopell, Eric Stoltz and Akon amongst others.

Bounce is a VH1 series created by James LaRosa, which follows Ahsha, (played by Taylor Paige) a girl who joins the professional basketball dance team, the Los Angeles Devil Girls, unaware of the treacherous and tempting world that follows.
 
Omotola is now living the American dream.A stable family,an amazing career and friends in high places. Her photo with Akon and her trailer after the cut...

Photo:Iyanya in Abuja for his concert, visits Charly Boy at his office

Iyanya is currently in Abuja for his concert which will hold this Sunday February 24th at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. He visited the Area Fada at his Gwarinpa office to receive his blessings before his show. See more exclusive photos after the cut...

Funke Akindele,Kate Henshaw, Rita Dominic and Uche Jombo pose for the camera

Photos taken at their Lakeside hotel in Tinapa. Looks like they are having a lot of fun!

Jay-Z & Justin Timberlake announce 'Legends of the Summer' tour

Justin Timberlake and Jay Z have officially announced their 'Legends of the Summer' tour, revealing plans for 12 concerts at stadiums throughout the U.S. and Canada which will begin at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on July 17. See the full list of tour dates above.

A Ghanaian footballer John Paintsil arrested for stabbing his wife in the eye

31 year old Black Stars of Ghana defender John Paintsil has been arrested for stabbing his wife in the eye.

According to Greater Accra Police, Paintsil stabbed his wife after a quarrel over money. The wife, Richlove Paintsil, jumped the wall of their home into their neighbors home to escape the assault. John allegedly followed her into the neighbours house and assaulted the people who tried to stop him from hitting his wife.

Paintsil was later picked up by the police after neighbours called them .He is being held for assault and causing harm.

Paintsil was part of the Ghana Black Stars team that came fourth in the just concluded AFCON 2013.

Laspotech student beaten to death by boyfriend

Culled from PM News

A part-time Business Administration Student of Lagos State Polytechnic, Miss Olayinde Bournes, 22,  (pictured above) has allegedly been beaten to death by her boyfriend, Abuchi Cyril.

The incident happened yesterday Thursday February 21 at Shorinmade Street, Aguda-Ogba area of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.

According to Miss Titilayo Fagbamila, friend of the deceased girl, she always complained to her that her boyfriend, Abuchi always beat her at the slightest provocation.

She said that on Thursday when the tragedy occurred, Abuchi invited Olayinde to his house along Shorinmade Street, to see his travel documents. Titilayo said nobody knew what happened when the lovers were together but it is believed that they had a misunderstanding which may have led to a fight.

Kim K goes jewellery shopping 3 days after $500,000 stage appearance in Lagos

Some of you think I'm hating or jealous of Kim especially after my post on the $500,000 payment she received for her 45 minutes appearance at Darey's Lagos show, but the truth is I'm not. If Darey is not complaining, why should I? Although that won't stop me from highlighting the obvious.

Anyway the pregnant entrepreneur and socialite went jewellery shopping just a few days after earning a cool $500,000 from the Nigerian population. She shared the above photo of her new Lorraine Schwartz '2Bhappy' diamond bracelets which costs between $12,000 and $60,000.

I guess no matter what we Nigerians say about her Nigerian stage appearance, it won't change the fact that she has banked the money.

President Jonathan reverses MAULAG to UNILAG

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan seems to have surrendered to the pressure of public rant as regards his decision to change University of Lagos (UNILAG) to Moshood Abiola University of Lagos (MAULAG).

The name change was announced on Democracy Day, May 29 of last year, and since has been subject to several deliberations and court sittings apart from protest and litigation from students and alumni of the institution.

However, the Chairman, Governing Council of University of Lagos, Prof. Jerry Gana disclosed in Abuja on Thursday that the President has finally reversed his decision on the name change.