Thursday, 7 March 2013

Stars at Nollywood at 20 presidential dinner

 
From top left, lady with Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji, Susan Peters, Fathia Balogun, Uru Eke and Chika Ike. See more photos after the cut...


Woman who prides herself with having sex with only married men

Serial mistress Lee Romain who loves sleeping only with other people's husbands believes married men make better lovers and insists that far from wrecking marriages, her sex with these married men actually improve their relationships with their wive.The 44-year-old business consultant says...

Davido's father built a department at Babcock University to force him back to school

They say Education is the best legacy you can bequeath to your child and one daddy who strongly holds firmly to that philosophy is Mr.Deji Adeleke, the billionaire father of David Adeleke aka Davido, who despite his loads of wealth still wants his Multi-talented son to enroll in a University and graduate with a degree.

And to make the journey smooth for Davido, he has reportedly built an entire department at Babcock University (where he is currently a provost) for, which will have Davido and his manager Kamal as the only students for now,he also bought a car which takes the boys to and from school as they work to combine academic commitments with show business.
Davido’s mother, Vera, an educationist herself was until her death in 2003, a lecturer at Babcock University.

'I won’t sign any artiste until P-Square stops singing' - Jude Okoye

The Multi-award winning Producer/video director and elder brother of Psquare in a recent interview with Hiphop World magazine said:
’I don’t know about Peter and Paul but me personally I won’t sign any artiste until P-Square stops singing, that is the same thing I said when you asked me why I’m not shooting videos for other artistes, everyone that comes under this umbrella will start comparing.’
‘That’s the reason why in managerial aspect and even shooting videos, people will definitely want to compare, so because of that I made up my mind that I’m better off on my own’
That explains the ugly fall out between Square Record and May D who was eventually dropped from the label.

Kate Moss's fashion taste: Classy or Trashy


 The 39-year-old iconic model pushed the fashion limits by rocking a sheer-studded catsuit, flashing her backside for all to see at Paris Fashion Week, she also have an 11-year-old daughter.

Sultan of Sokoto seeks total amnesty for Boko Haram members

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar III, on Tuesday asked President Goodluck Jonathan to grant members of the Islamist  militant group, Boko Haram , “total amnesty” for the sake of  peace in the country.

Abubakar, who by his position as Sultan, is the spiritual head of Nigerian Muslims, argued that a presidential amnesty to even one member of the sect, could make others to lay down their arms for peace to reign in the nation.
Blaming the security challenges confronting the country on injustice “meted out to the people,” he said the muslim community in Nigeria was concerned about the spate of bombings and killings by Boko Haram members, especially in the North.Abubakar spoke at the meeting of the Central Council of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam in Kaduna.He said as Jonathan  prepares to visit Maiduguri, Borno State, where the sect  has its root, he should consider the amnesty option as a surest way to make peace reign once again in the country.
 “Ours is to advise and we will continue advising the government. If they do what they are supposed to do, that would be fine,” he said, adding that one of the primary duties of government was to  ensure  the protection of the  citizenry.
But the Christian Association of Nigeria flayed the call by the Sultan, saying it was an indication that he knows the members of Boko Haram.

Toni Tones set to drop new single, releases promo photos

 
The photographer, online editor and actress is getting ready to launch her debut single titled 'I Know What You Like' produced by Mavin Record's Baby Fresh. See the cover art after the cut...

Folorunsho Alakija,Africa's richest woman, owns N18b UK property

According to a report released last weekend by American lifestyle magazine, Vanity Fair, Nigerian oil Tycoon, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija owns five apartments in London’s One Hyde Park, the world’s most expensive apartment block.

Vanity Fair in their report wrote that Mrs Alakija owns five apartments in the 6,000 pounds-per-square-feet apartment block which she bought at a combined fee of $123 million (N18.4billion), making her the second highest property owner in the upmarket area after Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine’s richest man and owner of Ukranian football club, Shaktar Donesk, whose property is valued at $215.9 million.

Others who own property at One Hyde Park include some of the richest men in Britain, Russia, Taiwan, sheiks from UAE, Naomi Campbell's boyfriend Vladislav Doronin also owns an apartment there.

According to the investigation by tax haven expert, Nicholas Shaxton, who wrote the report for Vanity Fair, just 17 of the 76 sold apartments are primary residences. Because the property owners are so wealthy, many of them have other homes and do not use their exclusive Hyde Park address as their permanent home. Shaxton also revealed that many of the owners use offshore companies to buy the homes to enable them hide their identity.

Actress Dakore Akande lovely at Presidential dinner


Dakore pictured at Nollywood @20 presidential dinner that took place last Saturday in Lagos. Gorgeous! Pic thanks to Maestro Media

Davido and siblings join billionaire dad for 56th birthday

Davido took time off his busy schedule to celebrate with his dad who turned 56 yesterday March 6th. Photo above from left is Davido's elder brother Wale Adeleke, their billionaire dad Chief Deji Adeleke, Davido and his sister Sharon Adeleke with her engagement ring. Sharon is getting married soon.

The Adelekes will also be marking Davido's mother's 10th year death remembrance this Sunday at their Lekki home.

House of Rep approves life imprisonment for rapists

The House of Representatives on Tuesday March 5th approved life imprisonment for any person convicted of rape. They also approved a minimum of 20 years without an option of fine for persons convicted of gang raping someone.

The bill, which was sponsored by Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, also approved 25 years imprisonment for any person who attempted to use chemical, biological or any harmful liquid on another person. (e.g pouring acid on anyone). 

The bill also approved 4 years in jail or a fine not more than N200,000 or both for any person convicted of performing female circumcision and general mutilation or engaging someone to carry it out. Aiding female circumcision attracts N100, 000 or two years in jail or both.

2 teenagers rape 6 year old sister to death in Delta state

As reported by Sunnewsonline.com
A 19-year-old boy, Felix Inia and his 16-year-old brother, Stanley are now cooling their heels at the headquarters of the Delta State Police Command, Asaba, for allegedly defiling their six-year-old stepsister, Precious Kankamor. The incident, which eventually led to the death of the victim, occurred at Ogbe-Ijoh community, Warri South Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were said to have had carnal knowledge of the minor by forcefully penetrating her, which led to severe injuries in the victim’s private part.

Photos of the day: Gbemisola Shotade

Gbemisola Scarlet Shotade is the current World Miss United Nations Tourism. She is a model and singer. She just dropped her single, 'Catch Me'. Listen to it - HERE

Kanye West name Lil Wayne the best rapper alive

MTV just released their list for the Hottest MCs in the game and when asked who he felt was the best rapper alive, Kanye, who was placed at No. 7 in the list, picked Lil Wayne.

Here's the thing; Lil Wayne and Jay Z are arch enemies...and being Jay Z's former bff, one would have expected Kanye to pick Jigga. Besides Jay Z is a better rapper than Lil Wayne, right? Stop the beef Kanye...hehe

Anyway in an interview after the MTV list came out Kanye explains,
"Yeah, #7 bothers me. I think that Wayne is the number one rapper in the world."
See the rest after the cut...

Missing kids found dead after 39 days

Culled from Punch
Two toddlers in Ketu, Lagos State, who were declared missing on January 25, 2013 have been found dead in an abandoned vehicle on the premises of a building next to theirs on Taike Street.
Punch Metro had on January 30, 2013, reported story of the kids – Toheeb Adedokun (three) and Tajudeen Falilu ( three).
The family as well as the police had suspected that they were kidnapped before the  discovery of their remains on Monday.

Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Tonto Dikeh, Ini Edo in Playing Safe

Movie goers and fans of two of Nollywood’s top female actresses, Ini Edo and Tonto Dikeh, have a chance to see them dazzle in a soon to be released movie titled, Playing Safe. No doubt, both actresses are steadily growing their profile as thespians in the Nollywood circle. Ini and Tonto are lead characters in Playing Safe and those who have seen the movie say they were fantastic on set. Fresh from the stable of Diamond Groove Pictures, Playing Safe is a romantic thriller that features some of the industry’s leading actors such as Jibola Dabo and Ghanaian actress, Martha Ankomah, as well as Ik Ogbonna and Johanness Meyer. 

Chris Brown brings Wizkid out on stage in Ghana

Chris Brown and Wizkid performed on stage in Ghana last night March 5th at the LG's Hope City Launch Concert at the Accra Sports Stadium. Chris Brown was the headliner for the concert and brought Wizkid on stage to perform with him.

Nigerian singer Zara Gretti battles Multiple Sclerosis, needs your prayers

 I'm sure you all know who Zara Gretti is. What you probably didn't notice is that she's been off the music scene for a little while now. Zara has been ill. She's been battling an illness called multiple sclerosis, simply known as MS. MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). The photo on the left shows Zara's condition now.

MS affects the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other effectively. Symptoms of MS include loss of balance, memory, vision. Problems moving arms, legs, walking, speech, swallowing etc. (It is commonly diagnosed in women between ages 20 and 40). Read more about the disease on Google.

The singer, whose real name is Margaret Mary Oluwatoyin Ejiro Joseph, can't see with her left eye and the vision on her right eye is double. She's also suffering from memory loss and tremors. She's currently receiving treatment in the US. See some of tweets after the cut..and please do say a prayer for her...

Soldiers discover bomb factory in politician’s house

Soldiers from One division of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday discovered a bomb making factory at a house located at Sabon Birni Road Kawo in Kaduna North local government area of Kaduna state, following a tip off from some members of the public.

The building is located few meters from the one Division army headquarters. The Commander one division internal security force, Brigadier General Tagbo Chuks Ude who briefed newsmen on the raid said the discovery followed a cordon and search operation carried out in the area by Soldiers from the internal security force at about 5.30 pm on Tuesday.

Liza Morales writes open letter on losing Lamar Odom to Khloe Kardashian

Liza Morales (pictured right) was with NBA player Lamar Odom for 10 years. They had three kids together, Destiny, 14, Lamar Odom Jr, 11 and a third child, Jayden, who died at six months old of SIDS in 2006. Liza recently published an open letter in The Daily Beast speaking of her devastation at Lamar's whirlwind romance and wedding to Khloe Kardashian. See it below...
‘I don’t think I’ll forget the tight knot I felt in the pit of my stomach the morning I received the text message with three simple words on the screen. It read 'I’m getting married’ and it was from the man I’d spent more than 10 years of my life with.
‘Years that included us getting engaged in 2000 and becoming parents to one daughter and two sons. Yet not long after our separation Lamar Odom was getting married to Khloe Kardashian, a woman he’d met four weeks before.’
‘How could the man who’d constantly given me reason after reason for why we couldn’t get married just yet now be ready to tie the knot so quickly? There aren’t words to explain how I felt that day.’

I'm enjoying my marriage - Kefee

"My husband is a very nice man and I'm enjoying my marriage. I'm writing a book about that beautiful part of my life but I don't want to reveal much about it for now. I am so happy and as far as I am concerned this is my first real marriage." the gospel singer gushed..

See the video for Kefee's new single, Beautiful, after the cut...

RMD denies N50 million fraud, it's not true

According to Sahara Reporters, star actor and current Delta State commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe Damijo, is at the centre of an alleged fraudulent transfer of funds which the EFCC is supposedly currently investigating. The report claimed that RMD and the acting GM of the Delta State Tourism Board, Mrs Philo Nkem Ajufo, squandered N50 million belonging to the ministry (Google the story, it's all over the net).

RMD has finally reacted to the allegations, insisting it's not true.
"I won't respond to Sahara Reports. When it's time, I will. And I'm sure you know it's not true" He told Encomium magazine on March 3rd.
RMD and Toolz hosted Iyanya's concert on Saturday and the governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan was in the audience. The most interesting part of this allegation is that EFCC is yet to alert the nation of any fraud in Delta State.

Mother marries her son, already six months pregnant

Betty & Farai Mbereko
A woman and her son have done the unthinkable – they have fallen in love with one another. And now they want to marry since the mom, Betty Mbereko from Mwenezi in Masvingo, is six months pregnant and expecting her son’s child.
Mbereko (40), who was widowed 12 years ago, has been cohabiting with her first child, Farai Mbereko (23). She confirms that she is six months pregnant and that she has decided it is better to “marry” her son because she does not want to marry her late husband’s young brothers, whom she says are coveting her.

2face & Annie Idibia release pre-wedding photos

Just two days to go! 2face Idibia and Annie's traditional wedding will hold this Friday 8th March at the Apostolic High School, Esit Urua Community, Eket - Ibeno road, in Uyo, the bride's hometown.

Photos above and after the cut are photo of the couple that will be used for souvenirs, some will be used as backdrop for the reception walkway at their white wedding in Dubai. So happy for them. Another photo after the cut...

President of Venezuela, dies at 58 After battle with cancer

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has died, the nation's vice president, Nicolas Maduro, announced last night. The 58 year old socialist leader died after battling with cancer for almost two years. He hadn't made a public appearance since his return to Venezuela last month after cancer treatment in Cuba. May his soul rest in peace..amen.

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Video:Female preacher goes naked on TV while preaching

 I was made to understand that she is a preacher who sees nothing wrong with exposing her tattoo boobs while spreading the word. Her name is LaTascha Emanuel,the owner of LaTascha Emanuel Ministries in the US.
Her sermons aptly named "The Gospel From The 'STRIPPER POLE" gets a lot of fans, mostly men....for very obvious reasons..

Youth corpers asked to frog jump at NYSC camp

National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) camps were opened yesterday and it is expected that all youth corp members be present in their respective camps, but these once (photo above) for reasons best known to them came late to the Nasarawa state  NYSC camp, so they were subsequently asked to frog jump with their bags on their heads as punishment.Lol

Laide Bakare starts reality show, watch the official trailer

                                 
The actress reality show is titled My Xperience and according to the producers, the show will portray her every day work, plans, and all the stress that comes with her success. The show will premiere next week on syndicate local channels STV, TVC and AIT.

Photos from Baileys Sampling Exercise

Baileys, the world's No 1 cream liqueur had a sampling exercise at all leading malls and supermarkets in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Quite a large number of people tasted the luxurious taste of the World's No 1 cream liqueur. Also, for every three 70cl bottles of Baileys bought, consumers got amazing gifts and fantastic prizes.