Comedian basketmouth acquires custom made Insignia car

One of the biggest comedians to come out of Africa, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth has just taken delivery of the 2013 Opel Insignia car. I heard from a close source to the comedian that it's a bespoke car, meaning that everything was built to Basketmouth's specification. The car is actually not sold at any showroom in the world...you can only order it. And Basketmouth's car I hear, is the only one that has been ordered in Africa. That means no one else has this car in Africa. The car sells for about 42 thousand pounds.

Rihanna loves me - Chris Brown

Rihanna’s boyfriend Chris Brown finally spoke for the first time about their recent reconciliation. In a searingly honest interview with the Mirror, he apologised for his actions in 2009, when he physically attacked Rihanna, leaving her shocked and bruised.

He said:

“Sometimes you row, you fight, with the one you love and things get said, stuff spirals.

“That night was the deepest regret of my life, the biggest mistake.

"But she loves me – what can I say? I’m forgiven… but, yes, I worked hard for it.”

“People attack me and criticise me, it happens all the time.

"But they don’t know me, and they don’t know us. It doesn’t bother me any more.

“Other people can judge us but they don’t know anything."

“I’ve learned a lot since that night and I’ve grown up. I was very young and I took a lot of stuff, fame, for granted

“I didn’t understand it. The support from those who do know me and the fans, who are incredible, got me through.”

Solidstar Acquires 31 Million Naira Land Property in Festac

The singer who is known for his Omotena and One in a Million hit singles got himself 2 plots of land valued at N15.5 million each in the Festac area of Lagos.

Sources close to the music star, who hails from Isoko, Delta State, said he got the land with the help of his political godfathers. Congrats to him!

New Video:Davido - Gobe

Chief Tony Anenih Elected Chairman Of PDP BoT

Chief Tony Anenih was yesterday Monday February 25th elected Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees after a meeting of the party at the presidential villa in Abuja attended by President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice President Namadi Sambo, Senate President David Mark, House of Representatives Speaker, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, PDP chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim.

Pic Ex-model and OAP Titilayo Oyinsan shows off baby bump

The heavily pregnant On Air Personality with Inspiration FM shared this photo on her Facebook page. Titi married her colleague Inspiration FM OAP Gbemileke Oscar Oyinsan in April 2012. Congrats to them! See another photo after the cut...

Noah,Osaze Odemwingie shows off one month old son

 The footballer posted the photos on his Twitter page. Noah Odemwingie was born 20th January 2013. cute baby!

The O Twins - Nigeria’s first family animated TV series

The O Twins is the title of an upcoming 3D Animated Comedy Television Sitcom featuring Tami, Timi, Mom and Dad. The show centers on a family living in the city of Lagos.

Fusion Media’s 3D animated series “The O Twins,” will make its debut this year and for the first time in a long time, families will be reunited in their living rooms!

Fusion Media first released a teaser in 2009 to test market appetite for its original 3D animated series. The O Twins received overwhelming positive feedback from audiences, media companies, TV stations and other video distributors globally. The company is currently developing the series and is seeking partnerships.

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde's surprise birthday party

So sweet ...We posted photos from Omotola's birthday celebration in Atlanta, not long after, she celebrated with friends and family as well. She looked so beautiful and Capt. Matthew Ekeinde could not keep his hands off her even after 17years of marriage. See more photos after the cut..

Janet Jackson & Wissam Al Mana have been secretly married since last year

Janet Jackson today announced that she's not engaged to billionaire boyfriend Wissam Al Mana like wildly speculated but married to him.

Janet and Wissam released a joint statement today. See it below...

"The rumours regarding an extravagant wedding are simply not true. Last year we were married in a quiet, private, and beautiful ceremony. Our wedding gifts to one another were contributions to our respective favourite children’s charities. We would appreciate that our privacy is respected and that we are allowed this time for celebration and joy.'

Janet Jackson and secret weddings! Congrats to them

Rihanna and Chris Brown planning summer wedding?

According to Star magazine, Chris Brown and Rihanna are planning to wed at the end of July...

From Star Magazine;

Chris Brown and Rihanna are planning the wildest nuptials in showbiz history. The want tattoo artists, fire breathers and near naked waitstaff,” says a source.

“They’re even talking about having pre-rolled joints at the reception!”

The wedding, which is rumored to be happening in Barbados at the end of July, will be all about swagger, bling and sin,” says the source.

“They want to celebrate their relationship with people who believe Chris has changed.”

Hehe!!!

2 people arrested over acid attack on Naomi Oni

UK police revealed today that a 21 year old woman and a 28 year old man have been arrested in connection with the acid attack on Naomi Oni...a few days after they said they suspected she poured the liquid on herself.

Naomi Oni was left partially blind after she was attacked on her way from work on December 30th 2012 by a woman she said was wearing an Islamic niqab.

UK top Catholic cleric resigns amid allegations of inappropriate behavior

74 year old Cardinal Keith O'Brien, UK's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, resigned his position as the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh today Monday February 25th after being accused of 'inappropriate conduct' towards fellow priests.

Three priests and a former priest reported him to the Vatican over allegations of inappropriate behaviour stretching back 30 years. One of the priests alleged that the cardinal developed an inappropriate relationship with him, resulting in a need for long-term psychological counseling. Another one claimed O'Brien made an inappropriate approach after night prayers. The four demanded O'Brien's immediate resignation.

O'Brien denied the allegations and had been expected to continue in his post as archbishop until mid-March, when he was due to retire at age 75 but he resigned today.

"I have valued the opportunity of serving the people of Scotland and overseas in various ways since becoming a priest," Cardinal O'Brien said in a statement. "Looking back over my years of ministry, for any good I have been able to do, I thank God. For any failures, I apologise to all whom I have offended." 

The Vatican is to investigate the allegations.

Students and soldiers clash at Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, this morning clashed with soldiers after they protested over not having water for many days on campus. Soldiers were called into the school to restore sanity but things went crazy. They clashed with the students and I hear they may have killed one of them.

The soldiers allegedly went to the off campus hostels to harrass and beat up students. The school has been closed down indefinitely as a result of this. The Governor of Nasarawa state, Tanko Almakura, have since advised all students of the school to leave the school premises with immidiate effect till further notice. See more photos after the cut...

Man charged for raping a 3year old girl

Alleged rapist, Kehinde Layode

Culled from PM News

A 34-year old man, Kehinde Paul Layode, has been arraigned before a family court in Ikeja for allegedly defiling a three-year old girl (name withheld).

The incident, which happened at 3/5, John Crescent, Igando, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, was reported at the Igando Police Station.

The accused, if found guilty, risks spending a minimum of five years in jail under the Criminal Laws of Lagos State.

Five years in jail for raping a 3 year old child? I think rapist should spend the rest of their lives locked up...

Kanye & Kim pose nude for French magazine, L’Officiel Hommes

The cover leaked today. Sexy!

What exactly is STAR working on?

Nigeria’s leading beer brand STAR is up to something major. They haven't revealed what it is yet, but there have been tweets about #welovemusic and there's also an event happening on Wednesday. Wonder what Star is working on? It will all be revealed soon!

 

In case you don’t know, Star is Nigeria’s number one beer brand, and they own quite a number of music properties including Star Trek, Star Quest, Star Megajam.

Official statement from the Esiri family on their late father's death

See the statement below...

We are heart broken as we announce the passing of Chief Justus Esiri OON popularly known as the “Village Headmaster”, following a complication from Diabetes.

Chief Justus Esiri OON, was a loving husband, father, grand father, brother, uncle and friend. An Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), The Otun Amuludun of the Source in Ile-Ife Osun State, and Veteran Nollywood Actor.

He died in the late hours of the 19^th of February 2013. Chief Esiri, born on the 6th November 1942 hailed from Oria Abraka, Delta State. He was a strong believer in family values, and a great supporter of Nollywood.

See the rest after the cut...

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