Young Shall Grow Motor boss escapes assassination

The CEO of The Young Shall Grow Motors, Chief Vincent Obianodo, was attacked by suspected assassins on Tuesday night August 27th on 22 Road in Festac Town, Lagos, killing his driver and police escort. He narrowly escaped death.

The multimillionaire businessman was returning home from work on Tuesday night when an SUV double-crossed his vehicle in a lonely area, and some armed men opened fire on Chief Obianodo's car. His orderly who attempted to fire back was killed, his driver who was trying to escape was also killed while Chief Obianodo was shot in the arm.

The shooting attracted the attention of some policemen on patrol in the area who rushed down to the scene and engaged the gunmen in a shoot out, killing two of them.

Chief Obianodo was rushed to the hospital where he is responding to treatment. The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Ngozi Braide, who confirmed the incident said it is under investigation.

Ini Edo steps out with hubby in London

 

The actress stepped out of her London hotel with husband Philip Ehiagwina for a night out with friends at the famous Doll House Clubs. See more photos when you continue...

BBA contestants Beverly Osu and Melvin Odua return to Nigeria

Big Brother Africa The Chase Nigerian representatives, Beverly Osu and Melvin Oduah plus the host IK Osakioduwa returned to Nigeria yesterday to a warm welcome. Friends, family and fans were at the airport to welcome them back home. More photos after the cut...

Chris Brown back to Karrueche Tran as both cuddle up on the beach in Hawaii

Oh...Riri, this dude seems really happy with Karrueche Tran. The on-again couple were photographed on the beach in Hawaii yesterday looking pleased to be in each other's company as Chris filmed his latest music video. Despite other ladies being on set, Chris was said to only have eyes for Karrueche and rushed to her side whenever he took a break.

Peter Okoye and his crew at strip clubs in Toronto, Canada

P-Square is on their US/Canada tour. After a performance in Chicago and Texas, they moved to Canada yesterday and hit the strip clubs last night. Hmmm! (That's not Peter in the pic tho, it's someone from his entourage)

Governor Suntai's letter to Taraba Assembly, Femi Falana demands police investigation

Senior lawyer and political activist, Femi Falana (SAN), yesterday sent a petition to the Inspector General of Police demanding a detailed investigation of the letter purportedly sent to the Taraba State House of Assembly by Governor Danbaba Suntai yesterday indicating he is ready to resume office.

Governor Suntai returned to Nigeria on Sunday after 10 months away receiving treatment and rehabilitation for serious brain injuries he received when an aircraft he was piloting crashed in October 2012.  Reports say he appeared bewildered and uncoordinated as he arrived, needing help and not speaking.

Afrocandy offers Beverly Osu a role to cast in her soft porn movie

OJB Jezreel in a hospital in India

OJB left Nigeria for India last Friday August 23rd for his kidney transplant. Treatment has already begun, please keep praying for him.

Omotola Ekeinde on the cover of UK magazine, Stella

Nollywood diva Omotola on the cover of the new edition of Stella magazine, UK.

D'Banj, Burna Boy others shut down P'Harcourt for Hennessy Artistry

Nigeria’s Oil City, Port Harcourt witnessed one of the biggest parties of the year last weekend as the Hennessy Artistry 2013 club tour stormed the garden city with some of Nigeria’s biggest superstars.
Hosted by popular on air personality Olisa Adibua, the event held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the Lamborghini club in GRA, Port Harcourt and saw guests from different parts of the country come to witness the ultimate Hennessy experience.

With energetic performances from fast rising acts: Pucado and Phyno, the event kicked off on a high note and fans sure got in the party mood.

President Goodluck Jonathan fires Youth Minister, Inuwa Abdulkadir

The Minister of Youth Development, Inuwa Abdulkadir was fired yesterday Monday August 26th. The termination of the appointment of the lawyer and ex-Attorney - General and Commissioner of Justice in Sokoto state was announced in a statement released to the Media by the Secretary to the Federal Government, Anyim Pius Anyim in Abuja yesterday.

The reason for his sack was not made known but I hope the next Youth Minister appointed will be someone who will actively engage the youths of this country like the minister who handed over to Abdulkadir did.

See Mr Africa International - Jaydon Anderson from Botswana

The 2013 Mr Africa International male pageant held on Saturday August 24th at the Africa Centre in London - and Jaydon Anderson from Botswana (pictured above) beat 19 other hunks to emerge the winner. Jaydon stands at 6 ft 3 and believes family always comes first in everything.

See more photos of Jaydon and other contestants after the cut...

Two men strip naked in Ikeja to resist arrest

The men in the picture above this morning went naked on Allen road to resist arrest and to protest their cars being towed away, (look at the picture well, that's tantalizers by the corner). I guess they must have been fighting for their rights. It is well.

Ice Prince acquires N46million Bentley GT coupe

The Aboki rapper has joined other Bentley owners in Nigeria. He just acquired the Bentley GT Coupe said to be worth N46million. The car, which is a 2010 model, was not shipped but flown into the country. It landed in Nigeria just yesterday and heard it cost another N4m to fly the car into the country. Congrats to Ice Prince. See more photos when you continue...

Two Kenyan love rivals agree to marry the same woman

Two Kenyan men have signed an agreement to "marry" the same woman.The woman had been having affairs with both men for more than four years and apparently refused to choose between them.

The men who love the woman too much to let her go have agreed to her decision to set a out a rosta for Sylvester Mwendwa(Above) and Elijah Kimani to stay in her house and states they will both help raise any children she bears.

People have reacted with shock to the "marriage", arguing that it is not acceptable in terms of their culture, religion or the law, he says.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell goes stark naked for Interview magazine

The 42 year old supermodel goes completely naked for Interview magazine. This shoot is for their September issue. See the nude pic after the cut...(18 + please)

Mother of teenager who hid in the tyre of Arik Plane speaks

Mrs Evelyn Oikhena, is the mother of 14-year-old Daniel Oikhena, who emerged from the wheel compartment of an Arik Air flight from Benin Airport to Lagos, last Saturday. She spoke to journalists yesterday in Benin. Her words;

“I was shocked when I came back Saturday morning, and they told me that Daniel has disappeared and when I asked my daughter she said she had a quarrel with him because the boy was watching movies late into the night.

“I had even gone to report the matter at Evbuotubu police station before my sister-in-law from Germany called me to say that the story of my son was in the internet.

J Martins denies dissing Wizkid

Last week, Wizkid told a fan 'that broke people always think they have an opinion' after the fan rudely corrected his English - a comment that angered quite a number of the pop star's fans.

Singer J Martins in a recent interview on a radio station reacted to Wizkid’s outburst, saying:

I'm not taking any side, don’t mean no beef, no disrespect, and no hate but let the truth be told. I don’t believe because you feel you have a few change you didn’t have a few years ago and which you cannot guarantee having in a few years to come then you wake up and look at those people who have cheered you up, loved you, supported your music, bought your CD’s, prayed for you, just because you can lay your hands on some phone and you call them ‘poor’.   

I'm not in and will never be in support of anyone who has such bad attitude. It needs to be corrected, we owe our fans the duty of being good examples that’s why they hold us in high esteem, that’s why you are a role model and if you know you cannot be a good role model you have no business in Music. You don’t know if it’s that person that might help you tomorrow, whoever does that should be checked.

Wizkid last night reacted to J Martins comments, tweeting at him directly. See the tweets after the cut

Iyanya signs $350k endorsement deal with Zinox "Computers" Group

The Kukere crooner yesterday signed a three hundred and fifty thousand dollars one year endorsement deal with Zinox Computers. Zinox computers, which is Nigeria’s first certified branded computers, will upload all Iyanya's songs and videos to all their computers. Iyanya will also do a song for them and appear on Zinox billboards and TV commercials.

Iyanya got some of the endorsement deal money in cash yesterday and displayed it on his Instagram page. See Iyanya and his money after the cut...

Yes! Magazine explains the Genevieve Nnaji interview, It's an old one

The publishers of Yes! International Magazine have explained the mix up with the Genevieve Nnaji exclusive interview which the actress yesterday said was 'either false or as old as her career'. Well, you can't blame Genevieve for not remembering granting the interview because it's an old one...over 10 years old. Yes! Magazine explains;

Like we professionally stated in our intro, it’s an old interview she had with our Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Azuh Arinze, years back at Oceanview Restaurants, Victoria Island, Lagos. He only stumbled on the tape again and reproduced it. Above all, we still have the tape of the interview as well as photographs taken on that day.

 Well, that explains the confusion

Videos: Tonto Dikeh interview on Rubbin' Minds yesterday

Actress Tonto Dikeh was on Rubbing Minds yesterday and talked about - Iyanya, bleaching, her tattoos, the Indian hemp controversy and what she thinks of other Nollywood actresses. Enjoy...

More photos from Funke Akindele's birhday party

 

Star actress, Funke Akindele walked into her carefully plotted surprise 36th birthday last Saturday August 24th and broke into tears of joy. The party which took place at The Place Club by Papa's Entertainment, Lekki Phase One, Lagos, was witnessed by scores of celebrities, including music stars, Nollywood stars, business associates, friends, relations and fans.

Hakeem Balogun (Olasco Films), Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz, Kate Henshaw, Sexy Steel, Eniola Badmus, Funke Kuti, Uche Jombo, Ty Mix, JJC, Sound Sultan,AY and his wife, Reminisce, African China, Bantu, Kaffy, Layole Oyatogun and many more were there. See more photos after the cut...

See what tobacco has done to my teeth - Tonto Dikeh

The actress shared this photo showing her tobacco stained teeth with the caption:

"Look wat tobacco can do to ur Teeth #smilez #brownteeth #broda #friendship #shimbadabomazter #ShebaQueen ""

Actress Genevieve Nnaji denies granting Yes! Magazine interview

Star actress Genevieve Nnaji is on the cover of this week's Yes! Magazine (above left) where she purportedly granted an exclusive interview to the magazine publisher, Azuh Arinze, talking about her career, love life and wishes for the future.

A few minutes after I culled excerpts from the one-page interview, Genevieve Nnaji took to twitter to deny granting it. She said the interview is either false or as old as her career.

2 Nigerian women assaulted and detained in China for 2 months

Two British Nigerian woman have been detained in China for more than two months after their dream holiday turned to nightmare.

Modupe Idowu, 59, and her friend Esther Jubril Badmos, 48, were arrested after becoming embroiled in a dispute at a shoe shop in the city of Guangzhou.

They were locked up in 'hell-like' conditions at a detention centre for 38 days and although they have now been released, the two women remain trapped in the country as their visas have expired and authorities refuse to issue them new ones.

Angelo did not propose to his model girlfriend last night

I'm sure some of you read online that Beverly's man (for now) South African dancer Angelo Collins proposed to his girlfriend last night? No he actually didn't. The photos you see above were posted online by friends of Angelo's girlfriend (before he entered BBA) Candice Arends, who were obviously angered by his public display of affection with Bev during the BBA finale. They made it seem like Candice was at the after party with Angelo and already got an engagement ring from him. But the reality is, the ring Candice is flaunting above is a promise ring Angelo gave her when they were dating before BBA. Angelo has since said his relationship with Candice wasn't serious and is happy with Bev.

Candice and her friends are not happy about it and have been posting photos of the two on Twitter since last night. More photos after the cut...

Boy found under Arik plane tyre hole thought he was flying to America

The 14 year old boy who beat airline and airport security at Benin airport on Saturday August 24th and flew in the tyre hole of a Lagos-bound Arik plane actually thought he was on his way to the US.

Sources at Benin Airport said Daniel Oikhena ran away from home because he was being maltreated and was trying to escape from his parents when he joined the Arik flight. Unfortunately for him the plane wasn't flying to the US, it was flying to Lagos where the stowaway was immediately arrested as he alighted from the wheel well of the aircraft. Daniel is presently in the custody of the State Security Service (SSS) who are trying to unravel how he managed to pull off such a stunt.

I want God to bless me with the right man and good family - Genevieve Nnaji

In an exclusive interview with Azuh Arinze of Yes Magazine, Actress Genevieve Nnaji talks about finding the right man, her relationship with Kunle Coker and plans to go back to school. Excerpts...

How did you come into the movie industry?
"I have been acting since I was eight in Ripples. That was how I got into acting. For movies, I think that should be in 1998 in Most Wanted. I met Torino (Emeka Ojukwu) in a bus and to my greatest surprise, he recognized me from Ripples. He asked me why I left the industry and later invited me to the audition for Most Wanted. I got a role. A waka pass and that was it."

But the story we heard was that Kunle Coker brought you into Nollywood and both of you even dated
"Yes, Kunle Coker was actually my boyfriend, but he did not bring me to the industry.

Its Nigeria vs Ghana on Glo X-Factor final 6

With the Friday exit of the Abuja based Ankara Boi, the number of finalist slots on GloXFactor goes down steadily from 9 to 6. So far, there are four Nigerians and two Ghanaians left in the competition. Who deserves to win the GloXFactor? Some people say Nigeria, some say Ghana, what do you think? By the way, voting lines close Monday 8pm.


To find out more, visit their website www.gloxfactor.com, @GloXFactor on Twitter and facebook.com/xfactorafrica

Photos: Miley Cyrus gets provocative on the MTV VMAs stage

 

Former Disney star Miley Cyrus surprised fans with her performance at the MTV VMAs last night. The 20 year old pop star and actress was joined by Robin Thicke on stage to perform his hit track, Blurred Lines and Miley wasted no time stripping down to a tiny gold bikini and gave a very raunchy performance...a performance a lot people felt was too much for a family-friendly show. More photos and the video of the performance after the cut...