A whole bunch of you who follow TV series will definitely be familiar with character, Cookie from the FOX TV series, Empire, Taraji. P. Henson… the gorgeous actress, who is obviously Nollywood’s Funke Akindele Look Alike, is all shades of hotness on the new cover of Essence magazine.
The vibrant and outspoken actress, also throws a shade at reality TV stars who delve into acting. In the issue, she said:
These kids are thinking they can do reality TV and come and do this craft that I studied, sweated and grinded,” People forget it’s a craft because it’s so pop now…Can they make me believe the words coming out of their mouth?
No one needs to tell you that that’s cookie speaking! Oh! By the way, who else digs that her boss act in the last episode? When she cleared the dinner table like a boss?? Lol. Cookie though
Well, well, well, should he be called the most successful musician running the game right now? Omo Baba Olowo, Davido, is really moving fast in his career though, as he is linked countless times with foreign superstars, like seen in this photo.
The second batch of ministerial nominees sent to the senate by President Buhari was read this morning, 13th of October, 2015. The ministerial screening also took place earlier in the day.
The new batch of ministerial nominees are:
Claudius Omoyele Daramola, a professor of sociology of education Aisha Abubakar,
Adamu Adamu (Bauchi),
Hajia Bukar Ibrahim, the former first lady of Yobe State, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri (Bayelsa),
Brigadier-general NM Dan Ali Rtd,
Prof. Isaac Adewole, -Professor of obstetrics and gynaecology and UI’s Vice Chancellor.
Okechukwu Enelamah – CEO of African Capital Alliance. Jeffery Onyeama,
Kadija Ibrahim,
James Ocholi, APC governorship aspirant in Kogi state Anthony Anwuka, a professor of education administration Abubakar Bawa,
Mohammadu Bello.
R&B superstar, Darey has dropped his long-awaited 5th studio album titled ‘Naked‘ today, October 13, 2015.
With a smooth fusion of R&B, Afrobeat and Soul, the critically acclaimed album brings together stellar production work, deep and insightful musical arrangement and Darey’s signature vocals into one raw musical expression which strips away pretense and exposes the very depth of Darey’s musical essence and emotions.
Here is ‘Inside Of You’ off Darey’s newly released album ‘Naked’ and it features multiple award-winning singer, Asa.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Sunday confirmed that 145 Nigerians were killed in the September 24 stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia.
More than 769 pilgrims from across the world were confirmed dead and 1,000 injured during the stampede on one of the roads leading to the Jamarat complex (stone throwing site) in Mina.
Briefing newsmen in Mecca in an update, NAHCON’s commissioner in charge of Planning, Research, Information and Library Services, Dr Saleh Okenwa, said that seven of the 42 injured pilgrims were still on admission at various hospitals in Saudi Arabia.
He, however, said that the number of pilgrims earlier declared missing had reduced from 214 to165 following the discovery of additional bodies of some Nigerians killed in the stampede.
On the transportation of pilgrims back to Nigeria, NAHCON’s Commissioner in charge of Operation, Dr Saleh Modibbo, said that more than 60 per cent of the pilgrims had been transported back to the country.
Specifically, he said that 40,850 of the 76,000 Nigerians, who performed the pilgrimage had been transported back to the country.
Among those transported back to Nigeria are pilgrims from Kwara, Gombe and Nassarawa states.
Modibbo, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the various committees set up by NAHCON helped in processing the pilgrims’ documents and luggage.
The Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Abdullahi Mukhtar, said while fielding questions from newsmen that the Nigerian mission in Saudi Arabia would continue to monitor the seven injured pilgrims still on admission at various Saudi hospitals even after the Hajj operation.
“We have consistently been monitoring them; the Nigerian mission in Saudi Arabia will continue to monitor them after the hajj operation until they are discharged,’’ he said.
Mukhtar said that bodies of the deceased had been buried according to Islamic rights.
He said it was not true that the deceased were buried en masse as speculated in a section of the Nigerian society.
The chairman said that the Saudi authorities took finger prints of the deceased and that DNA tests would be conducted on mutilated bodies to ascertain whether those declared missing were dead or alive.
“Blood samples of the deceased pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia were taken while that of those who do not have immediate members of their families here will be taken in Nigeria and transported to Mecca for the test,’’ he stated.
On victims of the crane crash, he said that the Nigerian mission had details on the affected persons, adding, “the mission is pursuing their cases until compensation is paid.’’
Congolese super star, Fally Ipupa enlists Nigerian music heavy weights 2face Idibia and Naeto C on the remix to his 2013 critical and commercial hit ‘Sweet Life’ from the double album Power.
Sweet Life mixes melodic Congolese Rumba with Hip Hop. 2face and Naeto C’s verses elevate the song’s theme with instantly quotable lines.
This is the second collaboration between 2face and Fally Ipupa, they both collaborated on Diaspora Woman a joint off 2014’s The Ascension.
The song has been described as ever green by many. This is the second remix treatment the song has received, the first featured fellow Congolese rapper Bigg masta G.
Sweet Life originally was written by Fally Ipupa and produced by Julio Masidi, the remix featuring 2face and Naeto C is brought to you FVic Team in collaboration with Now Muzik.
Baseline Music star – Skales Has released the Music Video to another single off his ‘Man of The Year Album’ titled – ‘Lo Le‘.
The track which was produced by Uhuru and Shot By Stanz Visuals in Lagos, Nigeria boasts of prominent cameos by Ketchup and the Fast emerging dance crew, GGB Dance Crew.
Such good news!! After years of trying, the outspoken couple have announced they are expecting their first child together.
John Legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen have been for years trying to have a baby. Upon hearing the good news of them expecting their first child. Chrissy announced:
John and I are so happy to announce that we are pregnant 🙂 As many of you know, we’ve been trying to have a baby for a while now. It hasn’t been easy, but we kept trying because we can’t wait to bring our first child into the world and grow our family. We’re so excited that it’s finally happening. Thank you for all your love and well wishes. I look forward to all the belly touching!
Just last month, Christy said they had been trying fertility treatments and all to no avail.
The Nigerian Police Force, Iju Ishaga Divisional headquarters, Lagos state, southwest Nigeria, have reportedly rejected a N1.5m bribe offered to them by a suspected kidnapper identified as Lucky Amei.
P.M. NEWS reports that the Divisional Police officer in charge of Iju Police station Mr. Emmanuel Osuagwu a superintendent of Police, got information that the alleged mastermind of the recent kidnap and murder of Prof Paul Eriye in Benin city, Edo State, was hiding at 61, Oluwatosin Street, Command Area of Abule Egba and he led a team of detectives to the house where the suspect was arrested.
Amei was alleged to have offered the police the sum of N 1,500,000 which was turned down and he was subsequently arrested and taken to the station for interrogation.
It was gathered by the publication that when the Lagos State commissioner of Police Mr. Fatai Owoseni was contacted on the arrest, he ordered the DPO to immediately transfer the suspect to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Ikeja for further investigation.
Lucky Amei is alleged to be the kingpin of the kidnappers that abducted Prof. Paul Eriye from his hotel some months ago and killed him after collecting undisclosed amount of money as ransom, and has since been on the run.
So I guess the rap star has finally decided to let go of his “I hit it first ego” and settle down like a matured man.
Ex of Super model, Kim Kardashian, who is to have her second child for husband, Kanye West, Ray J has gotten engaged to his on/off girlfriend, Princess Love.
The excited new bride made the announcement at the BET Hip-Hop awards. Congratulations to them!
Can you imagine? A human resources manager from Manhattan is suing her nephew over a leaping greeting from the then-8-year-old that left her with a broken wrist.
Jennifer Connell, 54, believes little Sean Tarala, now 12, should have known better than to jump into her arms as a means of welcoming her to his birthday party in 2011.
Connell is seeking $127,000 in damages for suffering a broken wrist when the two fell to the ground in the rough reception. The aunt, who has no children of her own, said her life has not been the same since the 50-pound bundle of boyish energy bounded into her open arms.
Connell testified on Friday at Connecticut Superior Court in Bridgeport.
“I live in Manhattan in a third-floor walkup so it has been very difficult,” “And we all know how crowded it is in Manhattan.” “I was at a party recently and it was difficult to hold my hors d’oeuvres plate,” she added.
The minor child is the only defendant in the case. Connell’s troubles on started Mar. 18, 2011, when she arrived at her nephew’s Westport, Conn, home.
Sean was outside playing with a brand new bike he had received for his birthday. The excited boy dropped his new set of wheels and ran toward his aunt to greet her, shouting, “Auntie Jen, Auntie Jen.”
“All of a sudden he was there in the air, I had to catch him and we tumbled onto the ground,” Connell testified, according to ctpost.com. “I remember him shouting, ‘Auntie Jen I love you,’ and there he was flying at me.”
Although hurt, Connell said, she didn’t tell her nephew the extent of her injuries.
“It was his birthday party and I didn’t want to upset him,”
Sean, whose mother died last year, appeared confused as he sat with his father, Michael Tarala, in court Friday, according to ctpost.
A family member at the boy’s home declined to comment on the lawsuit.
Connell, during her testimony, said Sean had always been “very loving, sensitive,” toward her, but she still feels the pre-teen is responsible for her injury.
A 74 year old British pensioner reportedly faces 350 lashes in Saudi Arabia after cops found wine in his car. Karl Andree, was reportedly arrested in Jeddah last August after bottles of booze were found in his vehicle.
The oil executive is being held in grim conditions in a prison by the Red Sea notorious for torture and overcrowding.
Sky News reports that his children are afraid the brutal sentence he has been given could kill him as his health has already been weakened by cancer, according to reports.
They have been frantically lobbying the British Foreign Office and Saudi authorities to secure the release of Mr Andree. His son Simon has reportedly called on David Cameron to “personally intervene and help get our father home. The Saudi Government will only listen to him.”
“Our embassy staff are continuing to assist Mr Andree, including regular visits to check on his welfare, and frequent contact with his lawyer and family.
“Ministers and senior officials have raised Mr Andree’s case with the Saudi Government and we are actively seeking his release as soon as possible.”
Lol. Such a rebellious teenager isn’t she? While the rest of her glamorous family slayed in black, 18 year old, Kylie Jenner claimed she didn’t receive the email requesting that they all wear black.
Famous Hollywood actress/ BET’s Being Mary Jane star, Gabrielle Union, has spoken up on her battle to have a child and that she hates it when a woman’s career is blamed for her subsequent failure to bear children.
The 42-year-old actress and her 33-year-old husband Dwyane Wade, who she got married to last year, have been open about trying to start a family.
Having a career is not the price that you pay for any ill.’I think TV shows and film kind of make the frigid, you know single-focused career woman, that her career is the root of all of the problems in her life,’ Can’t find a man, it’s the career.
Marriage falls apart, it’s the career!…and that’s just not the case.’If you happen to have issues with fertility as you’ve gotten older and you happen to have a career, all is not lost…there are so many options, and you’re not alone.’
However Gabrielle stopped short of revealing how she was being treated, other than to say it was not IVF.
‘I was actually not talking about IVF for me personally, but more of just in general,”Most of my friends who have done IVF aren’t women in their 40’s – women in their 20’s and 30’s
It’s only last month when talk show host, Tyra Banks and John Legend’s wife, Chrissy Teigen also opened up on their struggle with infertility.
A man that was allegedly brutalised and shot on the leg by some soldiers in Benin, the Edo State capital, has raised an alarm over what he called the inhuman treatment meted out to him.
But the Nigerian Army has insisted that the man, Mr. Daniel Owie, is an armed robber, who attempted to snatch the soldiers’ vehicle.
The soldiers, who were reportedly led by an Army Captain, actually brutalized Owie before shooting him on the leg.
In a petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, the victim appealed to him to investigate the alleged murder attempt on his life and the breach of his fundamental human rights by a group of soldiers led by a yet to be identified captain in Benin, Daily Sun reports.
Mr. Owie is currently receiving treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) where he was chained to the bed allegedly on the orders of the Army Captain. The captain also detailed two soldiers to watch over him.
Owie said on October 3, about 8.pm, he met a vehicle that blocked Ihama Road and he went to the car to see if he could assist the owners to push the vehicle off the road.
He said that the occupants of the vehicle ordered him to go back to his car, adding that the way and manner they talked to him led to an exchange of words.
He was subsequently given the beating of his life by the soldiers, he stated.
“Our client told us further that he was surprised that one of them introduced himself as a captain in the Nigerian Army and he further identified himself by brandishing his service pistol.
“After the beating, the said the captain called his military boys, who came in a Hilux Pick-up van and, without questions and after he identified him to them, started to beat him again with fists and gun butt.
“He further said he was shot on his leg on the instruction of the said captain. He also said that there were bruises all over his body, inflicted by the military men called by the captain.”
Owie alleged in the petition that after shooting him, they took him to the hospital in their military base along the Airport Road, Benin, where medical doctors on duty told them that they would not admit him on the ground that the military men were not consistent in their statement as per how he was shot.
He said he was later taken to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where he was admitted. He also alleged that his KIA SUV, two handsets, wristwatch and eyeglasses were taken away from him by the said captain and his boys.
“As if (as an) afterthought, at about 10am on Sunday, October 4, 2015, the said captain led other military officers to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital to handcuff him to the bed and detailed two military men to watch over him. They alleged that he was shot because he wanted to snatch their car from them,” the petition said.
But in a swift reaction, spokesman of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin, Capt. Joseph Unuakhalu, said Owie was a member of a robbery gang, who robbed an army officer along Ihama Road on the fateful day and was arrested by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force.
The Army statement reads:
“At about 10:30pm on 3 October 2015, Troops of 4 Brigade Garrison responding to a distress call, rescued an army officer, who was attacked by suspected armed robbers at Ihama Junction, along Airport Road, Benin city. “During the attack, the officers index finger was cut off by the suspected robbers.
“Earlier, the gang robbed two policemen from Lagos Command, who came for their colleague’s wedding. Prior to the troops’ arrival, personnel of the Nigerian Air Force close to the scene responded and arrested one of the suspected robbers, Mr. Daniel Owie, while others ran away abandoning a Kia Sportage Jeep with Reg No EDO BEN 190 BR.
“He was handed over to oour troops on arrival. However, the suspect attempted to escape and was shot on his left leg. Suspect is currently receiving treatment at UBTH while investigations are ongoing.”
At the time of this report, Owie was still receiving treatment at the hospital. When contacted, medical director of the hospital, Prof. Michael Ibadin, said he was not aware of the development.
Timothy Ojomandu, an alleged of a three-man gang that hides under gridlock to attack and rob motorists around Mile 2 area in the state was apprehended over the weekend .
According to Vanguard, the suspect was caught in the act at about 7:30 pm by the team of policemen who responded to a distress call made by the driver of Mitsubishi Canter with number plate, FKJ 676 XF, after the suspect and his gang members had successfully stolen one carton of cell battery from the truck which was fully loaded with hundreds of the cartons.
The truck driver, Mr. Ajiboye Mogaji, who accompanied the suspect to the RRS Headquarters at Alausa, told the Police that he sighted the suspect from the side mirror of his vehicle when he sneaked-in through the back of the truck.
He said:
‘’When I saw him sneaking-in to my truck, I pretended as if I didn’t see him. While inside the truck, he passed one carton to his partner who was moving beside the vehicle. As soon as I saw him passing one carton to his partner on the ground, I rushed down on motion.
However, when his partner saw me alighting from the vehicle, he absconded with that one carton, and I held the suspect by his trousers when he wanted to jump down from the truck. Then, I shouted for help and the Policemen from RRS who were patrolling the area responded swiftly to the distress call.”
The suspect, who confessed to the crime, said he was just being recruited into the group about two months ago.
“Our robbery gang was in the habit of stealing handsets and other valuables from pedestrians and motorists during the peak period of traffic congestion along the area. I was a bus conductor before Victor Chibonwu, our gang leader, introduced me to the act of theft. On the fateful day, I, Victor and Richard went to Mile 2, looking for our would-be victims.
On getting to the spot, we saw one truck fully loaded with cell batteries heading towards Ijora, and it was held up in the traffic.
I now got the opportunity to enter inside the truck from behind. I succeeded in removing one carton of the battery and passed it to my partner walking beside me, and in the process to pass another one, the driver showed up and held me tight by my trousers before he handed me over to the Police but my other colleagues were able to run away with one carton of the battery,” he confessed
The suspect, who hails from Isseke Local Government Area in Anambra State, simply disclosed their receiver as Mr. Gawo, who owns shops at Tin-Can Island, Apapa, in the state.
“We do sell all our stolen goods to him. He operates many shops at Tin-Can Island. Victor was the one who usually takes the stolen goods to him after each operation,” the suspect added.
The suspect has been transferred to Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, for further investigation.
She looks like a septuagenarian! Honestly. A certain bunch of you won’t believe that the Pop Star is actually 29 years old. She looks like she’s started a family and is already a grand-parent sef. *raised eyebrow*.
Lady Gaga herself has admitted that she looks older. The Pop Star who spoke last night in New York claimed that fame has made her look older and she feels like a 100 year old.
“I have been in the business since I was 15, and although I have been famous for only seven and lived for 29, I feel like I have lived 100 years.”And I feel f**king old.”
Most times when I see our incredible celebrities dress, especially females, I get nothing but joy and pride as I realize each time, that the way the world is growing fashion wise, so is Nigeria growing withal.
Gorgeous Nigerian female celebrities, On Air Personality, Toke Makinwa and Beau to Made Men Music group singer, Iyanya, Freda Francis both rocked the same outfit to different occasions, and when happenstances like this takes place, what is tha result? A Face-Off of course.
While the beautiful Toke rocked hers at the AFRIFF selection party, Freda wore hers on a normal day out… which leaves us back to our headline question.
In a bid for the ex-Governor to claim a spot as Minister under the Muhammed Buhari administration, Babatunde Raji Fashola, (SAN) has reportedly secured the endorsement of all three senators from his state.
Senator Gbenga Ashafa, representing the Lagos East Senatorial Constituency, stated on Monday night in Abuja that, he and the other two senators, Oluremi Tinubu and Solomon Adeola, unanimously agreed to back the immediate past governor and ensure that he scales through the screening process.
“We considered the good work Tunde Fashola did in the 8 years he led our dear state and we believe he would be a worthy ambassador of Lagos state in the Federal Executive Council,We trust his judgement and his intelligence.
He put Lagos on the world map and we are proud to call him our own. We believe he will do very well in whatever role he is assigned by our fearless and visionary leader, President Muhammadu Buhari.”
With this endorsement by the trio of senators from Lagos state, Mr. Fashola is now expected to enjoy safe passage through the screening process.
Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa – Timaya releases a fresh new tune for the Final Quarter of 2015 Featuring the Genius Producer himself – Don Jazzy. He titles this one – ‘I Concur‘.
‘I concur‘ was produced by KillerTunes.
After listening, you’ll surely concur that this is a mad track! The official video drops soon.
Still enjoying the success of his highly received single – ‘Reggae Blues’, Harrysong is back with the visuals of his international collaboration with Francophone Biggest Group – ‘Toofan‘.
The video was produced by Qtaby Events, directed by Frames and boasts of a cameo appearance from Chidinma.
Ever energetic, indigenous rapper, Phyno aka Ezennunu, has added another feather to his artistic hat by releasing the official video to his latest single “Connect”, just a few days after its release.
The video goes to show how versatile Phyno can be when it comes to his music.
Shot on the streets of Enugu, Nigeria, we see appearances from Olamide, Skuki and others Nigerian artistes.
Dancehall Act – Patoranking On October 8, shared an adorable picture of himself with a little baby on Instagram.
He wrote:
He wrote:
“She’s a Boss from birth @rapharankingfire say hi to our baby and don’t get jealous @greenlightdistrict100 she’s too cute. #lilyranking #Whayasay!!!”
This apparently has sparked new rumours claiming Patoranking is now a Dad. Today (October 12), Patoranking denied these claims with a new statement on his Instagram.
“Am from Ebonyi State,I once sold Rat killer and I don’t have a baby yet #Facts #whayasay!!!”
– he wrote on Instagram.
Meanwhile, On Wikipedia and Google – ‘Rapharanking’ – his alleged Younger brother is listed as his son which patoranking has denied several times. The dancehall star maintains that Rapharanking is his little brother and not his son.
Beautiful Nollywood Actress and Mother of One – Uche Jombo-Rodriguez has shared a loved up picture with her husband – Kenny Rodriguez.
She shared the picture on her Instagram account today with the hashtags “#MCM #KROD #MCE.”
Last week, Uche Jombo unveiled her son’s face for the first time. The movie star revealed his face on the cover of this month’s edition of Wow Magazine.
On the cover, Uche Jombo-Rodriguez wears a purple gown holding her son.
Uche Jombo shared three pictures of her with her baby boy on Instagram on October 7.
“The only one who knows how my heart beat sounds from the inside #coverboy” she wrote in the caption of the picture.
“This face just melts my heart #couldhebeanycuter #mytestimony pick up wow to read his miracle birth story #matthewRodriguez” she also wrote.
Of course, we all know how most Nigerian celebrities are always out and about, going from one part of the world to another, going on business meetings, or tours, or vacations and what have you…
You definitely can’t travel somewhere and not meet with ‘different’ people, except you’re going to a deserted or extinct area. Lol. So, from just meeting these people, you can catch some feelings with them people too; Feelings so strong that you begin to date em and could even possibly get married to them.
This! has happened to an awful lot of our Nigerian celebrities which is why we are counting the top Nigerian celebrities who are dating or are married to foreigners.
Without taking much of ya time this sunny Monday afternoon in October, the first celebrity on our list is none other than Chelsea Football club star himself,
His relationship with Olga Diyachenko can be called a fairy tale. John Obi Mikel starts our list as he is betrothed to Russian beauty, Olga Diyachenko.
She is even his baby mama as they recently had twins together. Olga is the daughter of a Russian millionaire who reportedly resides in London, the same place his daughter lives.
Here are Nigeria female celebs who have received expensive engagement rings in recent times.
1. Lilian Esoro
Come November 1, the entertainment industry will be standing still for the wedding of this couple whom after several drama finally got engaged in a secret way.
The actress got a prince cut silver ring from Iyanya’s manager and Triple MG Records boss, Ubi Franklin.
2. Toolz
It wasn’t much of a surprise when Toolz’s pilot boo, Tunde Demuren finally asked her the big question during a romantic getaway in Punta Cana Island.
Toolz got a silver studded ring with diamond and hand engraving.
