Music star, Olamide bereaved, loses dad

Indigenous rapper, Olamide has announced the death of his father, Pa Adedeji
The Story For the gods crooner, who recently dropped his 5th studio album, Eyan Mayweather, announced the sad news on his Instagram page on Thursday.

 

While praying for the peaceful repose of his father, the YBNL rapper wrote a farewell message via his Instagram thus: “O God, who hast commanded us to honor our father and our mother; in Thy mercy have pity on the soul of my father, and forgive his trespasses; and make me to see him again in the joy of everlasting brightness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Rest well Dad.. Forever in my heart.”

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Nothing wrong with married women showing off in bikinis – Caroline Danjuma

Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma, has lambasted critics whom she claimed criticize married women who wear ‘bikinis’, stressing that they should let women be and stop making marriage look like the center of slavery.

On an Instagram post @ carolyna hutchings, the actress said nothing was wrong with married women wearing and showing off bikinis to enjoy themselves at the beach.

Biafra: Don’t harm Nnamdi Kanu, else Nigeria will burn – Nollywood producer, Dickson

Following the ongoing agitation for the Republic of Biafra and the arrest of Radio Biafra boss, Nnamdi Kanu, Nollywood producer, Iroegbu Dickson, has stated that Nigeria as a country will burn should anything happen to Nnamdi.

Too much politics in Nigerian music industry – Burna Boy

    Burna Boy

Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer, Burna boy, has expressed his thoughts on the music industry and the degree of politics he thinks is involved therein.

Speaking from award angle, the ‘Like to party’ crooner told The Fader that it is political.

He said, “It’s political, man. To be honest, I don’t really feel like I’m a part of the industry. Check out awards, I don’t get awards because the powers that be don’t really like me. I’m not like everyone else; I won’t do what everyone else does. They don’t like it.

2face bestowed with chieftaincy title in Kaduna, meets El–Rufai in his regalia [PHOTOS]

African first MTV award winner and “Dance Go” crooner, Innocent Idibia also known as 2face Idibia, yesterday announced that he has been bestowed with a chieftaincy title from the people of Kaduna.


2baba as he is also called was crowned the Tafindan Kaduna (Ambassador of Peace) due to his charity and his peaceful voting campaign initiative in the state.

The producer, out of joy broke the news to his Instagram followers, expressing his gratitude. He wrote:
“With one love from kaduna!! Little Big things create mighty things!! Maximum respect to the executive Governor of kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El Rufai. #GRATEFUL #INTERGRITY #ONELOVE #KUDENDAN #KADUNA #NIGERIA”

Background music: Movie producer decries recurring distortion of dialogue in some movies

A veteran movie producer, Bond Emeruwa, on Monday decried the recurring incidence of uncoordinated score (background music), which distorted the flow of dialogue in movies.

Emeruwa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the problem stemmed from the way the industry started when all comers were involved in movie production.

“It is getting better, though, it happens in a particular class of movies, which I know with time will be corrected.’’

He added that the advent of professional movie producers in the industry would gradually ease out the problem.

Having a child outside wedlock was a mistake – Eucharia Anunobi

Top Nollywood actress cum evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi has expressed her thoughts on single-parenthood and how her having a baby outside wedlock, ‘came by mistake’.

She told New Telegraph about how the father of her now 13-year-old son, Raymond, has refused to be responsible and how she copes with being a single parent.

I hope to be president of Nigeria – Brymo

Talented Nigerian music star, Brymo, has disclosed his wishful political ambition to become Nigeria’s President.



The RnB Soul singer said he has big political ambitions which include becoming the President of the country someday.


In this chat with Nigerian Entertainment Today, the ‘One Pound’ crooner said, “I have aspirations to become Nigerian president because I know I have a lot to offer.


“My only hindrance at the moment is my lack of a university degree which I am working on obtaining soon,” the father of one said.

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I have buried my past – Ik Ogbonna speaks on relationship with Juliet Ibrahim

Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna, has affirmed that his supposed ex-girl friend, pretty Ghollywood actress, Juliet Ibrahim, belongs to his past.

I don’t go out anymore because people beg for money too much – Bimbo Akintola

Sultry Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has lamented over constant she harassment she gets from people whenever she goes out, the reason she ‘doesn’t like to go out, especially to the market.’

 

In a chat with Newswatch magazine, she said, “I don’t go the market. Although I love going to the market, I can’t do that anymore because you are harassed and everybody would rush you. They beg you and expect you to give them money . The moment you step out and people spot you, all they want is money.

“So, I don’t go to the market anymore; I have people that go to the market for me.”


The actress who has been allegedly linked with various controversies, also added that, “As celebrities, we deserve some privacy which is what we have not been able to get because we are being monitored everywhere we go.”

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I had induced labour, my baby was long overdue – Tiwa Savage

Mavin records ‘first lady’, Tiwa Savage, has openly said she never enjoyed the whole challenges that come with pregnancy.

She said though it is the same challenge every woman goes through, hers was worrisome as according to her, she had high blood pressure and the pregnancy was overdue by about eight days before she was induced to labour.

Older actresses don’t bag endorsement deals because we can’t ‘sleep around’ – Ayo Mogaji

Nollywood actress, Ayo Mogaji, has bebunked claims that she ever tied the nuptial nuts with actor Jibola Dabo and expressed how she feels about younger actors securing brand endorsements when only a few of them, the older ones, benefit a fraction from the industry they purportedly toiled to grow.

In a chat with New Telegraph, the ‘Dyed in the wool’ seasoned Yoruba thespian said she only had an affair with Jibola and never got married to him.

I kiss women openly, I see nothing wrong with it – Jim Iyke

Controversial Nollywood act, Jim Iyke, has disclosed that he has the habit of ‘kissing women openly and does not see anything wrong with it, stressing also that he has kissed over 200 actresses on different movie sets.

Your stage performance lifeless, boring – Fans lambast Adekunle Gold

Fans of new YBNL singer, Adekunle Gold have advised him to ‘pay urgent and special attention to his stage performances which according to a host of them, are nothing to write home about.

Some fans have tagged him as been too dry on stage. This came following his performance at the just concluded 2015 All African Music Awards, AFRIMA, where he performed his hit tracks, ‘Orente’ and ‘Sade’.

Yvonne Nelson calls for Nigerian man who assaulted her to be arrested

Ghollywood actress, Yvonne Nelson, has expressed disappointment over an alleged assault case she had filed before Crime Officer, Felix Anyidoho, in charge of the Ghana Airport police station, against a certain Nigerian man, one Elvis Eze.

Reports say in September, Yvonne had alleged that Eze assaulted her for refusing him a hug at her colleague, Ingrid Alabi’s birthday party. She had alleged that Eze chased her to her car and angrily pushed her head.
Speaking in an interview with Multi TV’s ‘Red Carpet Show’, Yvonne said, “Elvis is walking a free man and granting interviews when he should be facing justice.

Abductors of Nollywood actress, Maureen Ihua demand N10m

Popular Nollywood actress, Maureen Ihua, has been reportedly kidnapped in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
The actress, who is based in Abuja, was kidnapped at a function in Port Harcourt on Tuesday along Ada George road in Port Harcourt by three gunmen.




According to Nollywood.com, her abductors on Wednesday contacted her family members and demanded for a ransom of 10 million naira.

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Ibru sister, Elvina not to marry till 75

One of the famous Ibru sisters, Elvina Ibru, and mother of one, has stated that she’s not ready to get married any time soon.

The Classic FM OAP took to her twitter handle recently to air her views on marriage and relationship.
According to Elvina, ‘I have never had a desire to get married, so I am in a very happy place.

“However, never say never because ultimately my destiny might not be in marriage NOW, but maybe when I’m 75yrs old. You never can tell’.

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I’m not on that same level with Patoraking – Burna Boy

                 Burna Boy                                                               PATORANKING


Wave-making dance-hall crooner, Burna Boy, has warned his teeming fans against comparing him with colleague and reggae singer, Patoranking.

The singer, while promoting his sophomore LP using the hashtag ‘OAS,’ was not happy with the comparison that was put up by a fan and had to describe it ‘ultimately disrespectful.’

A fan had asked, “Burna Boy and Patoranking, who do you prefer” but Burna Boy who felt embarrassed by the question replied, “Personally I find this type of sh.t ultimately disrespectful but, Naija will be Naija. You must find being nominated with other artists for awards also ‘ultimately disrespectful’. Quit being cocky.”

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I have a crush on Rihanna – Majid Michel

Controversial Ghollywood actor, Majid Michel, says he has a crush on US-based singer, Rihanna, noting that he enjoys acting with the likes of Nadia Buari and Genevieve Nnaji.

The father of two, speaking with Encomium magazine on his female celebrity crush, said, “She is not an actress but a music star. Her name is Rihanna. I know Rihanna is a bad girl but God brought me here to make her good,” Majid added.

Being a woman is difficult, I never thought it would come to this – Transgender, Caitlyn Jenner

Retired American athlete, Bruce Jenner, now Caitlyn Jenner who has successfully transformed from male to female has said ‘she’ never thought being a woman would come to a situation where the hardest part is trying to figure out what to wear.

The 66-year-old reality TV personality at the recently concluded annual ‘Glamour Women of the Year Awards’, told Buzzfeed that it was incredibly inspiring being a woman.

Paris attacks: How many times have you offered prayers for Nigeria – Daniella Okeke condemns

Following the recent Paris multiple terrorist attacks, Nollywood actress, Daniella Okeke, has sent out a message blasting Nigerians for showing solidarity and sympathy to the France.

The actress, on her Instagram handle @danielleokeke, said that Nigerians were hypocrites and should rather show their support for the people going through hell in the hands of Boko Haram from the Northern part of Nigeria.

Gossip is the in-thing in Nollywood – Actress, Christabel Egbenya

Nollywood actress, Christabel Egbenya, has disclosed that she cannot make friends with her fellow colleagues in the industry.

The actress, who came into limelight with her role in the movie, ‘Room 202’, said what some of them do when they are not on location is to hang around and gossip about others which according to her, ‘is not nice.’

Creating grazing fields for herdsmen is an abomination – CAN tells NASS

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Wednesday described any plan to create grazing fields for herdsmen as “a wicked and abominable act.”


It, therefore, called on the National Assembly to reject any bill intended to allow the creation of such field.
The Christian body, in a statement signed by the Chairman of CAN in the South-East, Most. Rev. David Eberechukwu, said herdsmen were already doing grievous harm to their host communities and that creating such fields would amount to pouring fuel into fire.

Nigerians are already imbibing culture of change – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has disclosed that things have changed within the last few months of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government as Nigerians are already imbibing the culture of change.

He tied this to the President’s demonstration of the virtue of change by adhering strictly to transparency in his fight against corruption and by instructing his drivers to obey traffic rules at all times.

How Military, DSS helped in rigging Ekiti guber polls – APC

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State, Chief Olajide Awe has noted that the role played by the military during the June 22, 2014 governorship election in the state can be “better imagined than experienced,” stressing that it was a battlefield between the soldiers and voters..

Awe alongside 14 others on Tuesday testified before the Army panel investigating the involvement of its officers in the 2014/2015 governorship and presidential elections in Ekiti, Osun , Rivers and Akwa-Ibom states.

Lagos government to place mosques, churches under watch over hate preaching

 The Lagos State Government has warned religious leaders who engage in hate preaching to desist from such as it would no longer be tolerated in the state. It expressed the resolve to place mosques and churches under watch as from 2016.

The state government explained that the decision was aimed at curbing any crises that may likely arise from hate preaching in any part of the state.

Mike Ozekhome: Awomolo, Falana’s views perverse interpretation of law

Constitutional Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has described the views of Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) and Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), on the Supreme Court’s grant of stay of proceedings in the Case against Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, as an incredible “perverse interpretation” of the Law in which both men “sought to bind the Supreme Court with the uninterpreted provisions of a law that only applies to trial courts”.


Ozekhome, in an opinion write up titled “Awomolo-Falana’s Comment- A Case of Unfortunate Sentiments Vs Law”, replied to what he called the “brash and unwarranted criticism of the apex court”.

INEC recruits 13,000 workers for Kogi election

Ahead of the November 21 gubernatorial election in Kogi State, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says the commission had recruited and trained 13,000 supervisory and electoral officials to man the 3,000 polling units across the state.




This was as he warned that only the people of Kogi State, and no one else, will determine who their next governor will be.

Yakubu, who was addressing a stakeholders’ forum in Lokoja on Tuesday, said he was determined to build and improve on the achievements of his predecessor, Prof. Attahiru Jega, by making Kogi State election the best ever conducted in the country.

He revealed that all card readers to be used in the next Saturday election had been tested, configured and confirmed to be fit for use during the election, adding that only those with permanent voter cards, PVCs, would be eligible to vote.

The INEC boss further noted that 11 resident electoral commissioners from other states had been mobilised to see to the smooth conduct of the election.

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Buhari has shown Nigeria can join ‘big league’ — Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said on Tuesday that President Muhammadu Buhari has shown that Nigeria had the capacity to join the “big league” of nations.

Mr. Mohammed said this in Abuja in the course of his interaction with the directors and heads of units in the ministry.

He said the president had leveraged his legendary personality, discipline, transparency, integrity, belief in the rule of law, and patriotism to put the country on the global map.

Force all stations hoarding fuel to sell for free – Kachikwu orders DPR

The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has instructed the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to distribute petrol of any filling stations involved in hoarding to customers free of charge.

Dr Ibe Kachikwu, the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, announced this during his tour and monitoring of fuel stations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) .

He said that the decision became necessary given the attitude of some filling stations to hoard fuel to the detriment of the masses.

Fuel scarcity: DPR supplies 294 trucks of PMS in Abuja

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) said that 149 trucks loaded with petrol were supplied to Abuja and its environs on Tuesday.

Mr Mohammed Saidu, Head, Public Relations of DPR in a statement in Abuja, said that the supply brought the number of PMS supplied to Abuja between Monday and Tuesday to 294 trucks.

Ugwuanyi lauds Fr. Mbaka over 4,500 jobs

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has commended the Chairman and Spiritual Director of an indigenous company, Aqua Rapha Investment Nigeria Limited, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka for using his company to provide 4,500 jobs for the people of the state.


Fr. Mbaka is also the priest in charge of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria.

Presidency denies spending N6bn on Buhari’s air fleet since May

The Presidency has debunked media report alleging that an outlandish N6bn has been spent on maintaining the presidential air fleet between May and the present. It clarified that what has so far been expended is only a little above N2bn, which included salaries and repayment of old debts.

A statement, issued to the effect on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, expressed frustration at what he described as a fictional report that has caused the government a lot of negative reviews especially in the online media.”

Troops’ rout Boko Haram RPG factory, slay terrorists in Damboa [PHOTOS]

The factory where Boko Haram manufactures its Rocket-Propelled Grenades has been knocked out by gallant troops of the Nigerian Military.

Buhari orders arrest of Dasuki, others over arms procurement fraud

Following the findings of the 13 man committee set up by the Office of the National Security Adviser to audit the procurement of arms and equipment in the Armed Forces and Defence sector from 2007 to date as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Presidency has ordered the immediate arrest of former NSA, Sambo Dasuki, and others. 

In a statement signed by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, the presidency said, though the committee which was inaugurated on 31 August 2015 is yet to complete its work, its interim report has unearthed several illicit and fraudulent financial transactions.

German police train Nigerian law enforcement operatives

The German Federal Criminal Police (GFCP) on Tuesday in Lagos commenced an eight-day training programme for operatives of law enforcement agencies in Nigeria.


Mr Wilson Uwujaren, spokesman for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), made this known in a statement given to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

Sacked Senator Marafa stages walk-out

Sen. Kabiru Marafa (APC-Zamfara), walked out of the chamber over composition of standing committees of the Senate in Abuja on Tuesday.


The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Marafa interrupted plenary session during debate on adoption of 8th Senate Legislative Agenda.

How Ferguson convinced me to sign for Manchester United – Ronaldo

Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about his move to Manchester United and how Sir Alex Ferguson persuaded him about the transfer.


The 30-year-old was speaking in London, where he is promoting the release of his new film titled Ronaldo.

Wenger named coach of the month for October, Vardy wins player’s award

WengerArsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has been named manager of the month for October, after leading his team to four straight wins last month.

The Gunners are joint top of the Premier League with Manchester City, after wins over Manchester United, Watford, Everton and Swansea in October.

2018 World Cup: Super Eagles begin training for Swaziland tie

The Super Eagles will begin training on Tuesday in preparation for Friday’s first-leg second round fixture in Lobamba for their FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifier against Swaziland.


Toyin Ibitoye, Super Eagles Media Officer, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said the decision to begin training on Tuesday followed the slow pace of players’ arrival.

Enyimba win NPFL title for record seventh time

Enyimba Football Club of Aba are champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League.

The People’s Elephant held fellow contenders, Warri Wolves, to a goalless draw in front of over 40,000 fans at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Sunday.



It is a record seventh league title for Enyimba and they have clinched it with a round of matches left.

The draw took them to 69 points, six clear of Warri Wolves, who will likely finish in second place and qualify for next year’s CAF Champions League.

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Golden Eaglets defeat Mali to win fifth U-17 World Cup title

Nigeria defeated African champions Mali 2-0 to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.

Tournament’s top scorer Victor Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye scored in the second half, to seal a record fifth title for the Golden Eaglets.

Falconets win in South Africa to qualify for World Cup

Nigeria’s U-20 women team defeated South Africa 1-0 on Sunday, to book their place in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea.




The Falconets won the first leg of the encounter 2-1 and Chiwendu Ihezuo’s winner, was enough to see off Basetsana at the Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa.

It is the fifth time Nigeria has qualified for the tournament.

They will be joined by either Ghana or Ethiopia as Africa’s two flag bearers at the competition.

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Ozil breaks Premier League assists record

Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil, became the first player in Premier League history to provide assists in six consecutive league matches on Sunday.


 

Kieran Gibbs bundled in the German’s cross in the 77th minute, to secure a 1-1 draw with Tottenham at the Emirates.


Ozil has been the Gunners’ creative force this season and has helped them to five wins and a draw across those six games.

In total, Ozil has provided 10 assists in the opening 11 matches of the Premier League campaign.



Arsenal are joint top with Manchester City, trailing only on goals difference.



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NPFL Review: Enyimba clinch record-breaking title, Kwara United relegated

Despite going one man down in the second half, Enyimba held Warri Wolves to a 0-0 draw at the Enyimba Sports Stadium to win a record-breaking seventh Nigeria Professional Football League title.

Kadiri Ikhana’s men dominated the game, but failed to convert the chances they created.

The Peoples’ Elephant now have 69 points from 37 games.