Omotola Ekeinde makes TIME's 100 most influential list 2013

TIME magazine has released its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, from artists and leaders to pioneers, titans and icons...and our very own Omotola made the Icon list. She was named the queen of Nollywood. Check the full list here - Time100.time. Then go HERE to see what TIME wrote about her. 

"I bought my Bentley with my hard earned money' - Aremu Afolayan

The actor and producer took delivery of a Bentley Continental GT car on April 7th and since then tongues have been wagging, with some claiming a sugar mummy bought the car for him. Aremu Afolayan has reacted to the speculations, insisting he bought the car with his hard earned money. Below is what he told an Encomium magazine reporter:

"I don't think a woman will love a man so much that she will buy a Bentley for him. If they think it's easy to date elderly women and get a Bentley, let them try. The problem with people is that they tend to hate what they can't conquer. I date ladies, not older women. Moreover, whoever I date is my choice."

The actor has spoken.

The Netng.com website hacked

The entertainment website was hacked this morning by unknown persons who are now demanding a ransom. From kidnapping people now to kidnapping sites?. When you click on the site now, it redirects you to a dating site. See TheNetng's Tweets about the hacking. Read from bottom up

22 yr old man to die by hanging in Warri for stealing N955, 600

A court in Warri has sentenced a young man to death by hanging for stealing N955k. Below is how Sunnewsonline.com is reporting it...

A 22-year-old man, Julius Aboy was yesterday sentenced to death for stealing N955, 600 by a Delta State High Court sitting in Warri. The trial judge, Justice Marshal Mukoro of High Court 1, who handed down the sentence told the convict that he is to die by hanging.

The convict was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery, offences punishable under Sections 6(b) and 1(2)(a) respectively of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap. RII Volume 14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

I want my son to be a footballer- Terry G

'I would love my son to become a footballer because that was what I wanted for myself but I had no sponsors, so I diverted into music. I would go to any length to sponsor him so he could become one of the greatest footballers to walk the face of the earth' Terry G said in a recent interview.

Mercy Johnson set to hit the gym after hubby calls her fat

Tonto Dikeh's sexy new photos

 The beautiful singer/actress shared these stunning photos with her fans and captioned one "#Feelinflirty# #BADGALZ#"..she even mimicked the famous illuminati sign,,lol

Yea she's the baddest of them all.Rihanna's got nothing on her...More photos after the cut...

Photo of the day: Tiwa Savage spotted with Tony Blair's wife

The gorgeous singer was spotted with the wife of former British prime minister, Cherie Blair. Cool!

Waje announces May 1st album release date

Lovely new photos of Waje. The ‘I wish’ songbird Waje finally gives out the release date of one of Africa’s most highly awaited albums - Words Aren’t Just Enough. The album drops in stores May 1^st. Her management team have promised that more details will be revealed in the coming week.

Video: Ngozi Okonjo-iweala CNN Interview with Christiane Amanpour

This is a must watch interview...

There was no attempt to assassinate Dino Melaye - Abuja Police Commissioner

Culled From Premiumtimesng.com

“The police have gone to the scene of the crime and we could not find any car parked there; no trace of shells on the ground.”
The Commissioner of Police in the Nigerian Capital, Abuja, Olufemi Ogunbayo, has denied that there was an assassination attempt on leading opposition politician, Dino Melaye.Mr. Ogunbayo stated this in a telephone interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday.
Mr. Melaye said his vehicle was shot at on Monday night in the Central Business District of Abuja; and the former federal lawmaker described the incident as an assassination attempt.

Jay Z and Beyonce will be worth over a billion dollars this year

Jay Z is worth $475million and Beyonce about $400million. With all the stuff they have lined up this year, analysts predict they will hit the one billion mark.

Beyonce’s new H&M deal, her Mrs. Carter Show world tour, which will bring in $115 million, her $50 million endorsement deal with Pepsi and Jay Z's upcoming Legends of the Summer tour, along with his various other ventures, will put the power couple over the billion dollar mark this year.

See the world's hottest transgender - Amiyah Scott

Yeah, all that used to be male. Her name is Amiyah Scott, but she was born ‘Arthur Scott’ in New York in 1988. She's a transgender model and make-up artist. Arthur started the process of turning into a woman when he was 17. He got breast augmentation, booty shots, light filler in the cheeks etc etc. See more photos of her/him after the cut...

Mercy Johnson return to Nigeria with her daughter

Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie is finally back home, after spending over six months in the US where she went to deliver. She returned to Nigeria with her almost four months old baby girl a few days ago back. She will return fully to acting next month.

Jonathan sets up committees on Boko Haram & other security challenges

See the State House press release below

Following the consideration yesterday by the National Security Council of the report of the technical committee it set up to review fresh modalities for addressing security challenges in the North, President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the constitution of a Presidential Committee to constructively engage key members of Boko Haram and define a comprehensive and workable framework for resolving the crisis of insecurity in the country.

Margaret Thatcher laid to rest today

More than 250, 000 people lined the streets of London to bid farewell to UK's first female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, who died April 8th at the age of 87.

The Queen of England, Prime Minister David Cameron, 11 serving Prime Ministers from across the globe and 17 serving Foreign Ministers were among important dignitaries who attended the funeral. If you want to see photos, go HERE

Chinedu Ikedieze & Wife at Encomium's Black & White Ball

                                                                      Lovely couples...

Photo of the day: Atiku prepares for 2015 by giving out shoes

Ini Edo looking sexy in black

The pretty actress is still one of Nigeria's sexiest actresses! Agree?

Chuks and Eneh of Tinsel Wed

Tinsel stars, Iyke Okechukwu (Chuks) and Florence Uwaleke (Ene) got married today April 17th in Surulere Lagos. They already had their traditional wedding January this year.

Chuks and Eneh play husband and wife in the very popular MNET TV series, Tinsel and now they are husband and wife in real life. Happy married life to them.

I won't be going for BBA - Tonto Dikeh

 Here is what she said on twitter to put a stop to the rumour. The tweet below...                   

Hi-malt Live the Hi-life promo

                 
Hi-malt, the nourishing and energy packed malt beverage from Consolidated Breweries Plc is at it again! Here’s a great opportunity for all malt consumers to keep drinking Hi-malt plus stand a chance to be part of the 6 lucky families (4 friends/ family members) who will win an all expense paid trip to Obudu Mountain Resort for 3 nights!

Osaze Odemwinge's wife blamed as the cause of his recent woes?

According to this interesting report, family members of football star, Osaze Odemwingie are blaming his marriage to Sarah as the cause of his recent downward spiral, especially in his career. Typical the woman always takes the fall ..here is the report below...

Insiders just disclosed to societynowng that the marriage of Nigerian international footballer, Osaze Odemwingie is troubled.
The report claims that family members in concert with some friends are of the conviction that his ‘marriage is having an adverse effect on his career.

The new Samsung Galaxy S4 Smartphone set for launch

Samsung, the foremost electronics company have given in to the cravings of its teeming consumers with the most sophisticated Galaxy yet. With incredibly-wide full HD super amoled screen, you can now pause your videos while watching by looking away, scroll your browser without touching your screen and manipulate all applications without touch of hand. It has 4 senses: ‘Samsung Smart Pause’, ‘Samsung Smart Scroll’, ‘Air View’ and ‘Air Gesture’.

Video: Lady harassed for wearing short dress

                  

I don't know where this happened. The lady was seriously harassed for wearing a skimpy dress. Watch the video and tell us what you think.

Anne Idibia at MTV All Stars Concert

The MTV All Stars concert took place last Saturday, April 13th at the Marquee of the Federal Palace Hotel Lagos. Lovely outfit!

Serena Williams flaunts hot bikini body

Serena is the world's number one tennis player, she showed off her hot bikini body during a photo shoot in Miami Beach, Florida. See more photos after the cut...

Photo of the day: Moet Abebe & Karen Igho at MTV party

                                                                            Bold ladies!!!

Video: Protesters strip Ogun royal father naked, set palace ablaze

Protesters yesterday Monday April 15th set the palace of a traditional ruler, Oba Lateef Adeniran, on fire after attacking and stripping him naked in public. The angry mob not only burnt down the Oba's palace in the Ado-Odo area of Ogun State, they also attacked his wives and children. They said the king was imposed on them and they want him gone. Watch the Channels TV report.

Photos from Ibrahim Chatta & Salamat Mohammed traditional wedding

The traditional wedding of Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta to Salamat Mohammed held on Friday 12th April, while the Nikkai proper and reception held on Saturday the 13th in Ilorin, Kwara state.

Salamat is the daughter of Mohammed Shaaba Lafiagi, a former governor of Kwara state, and currently the senator representing Kwara North senatorial district.