Classy or Trashy? Karen Igho, Beverly Naya and Rukky Sanda’s black dresses on the red carpet (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo The red carpet at the Africa magic 10th year anniversary had lots of celebrities looking their best for the red carpet. Opting for the black number were celebrities like ex-BBA winner Karen Igho, actresses Beverly Naya and Rukky Sanda. Rukky Sanda made her black frock special by donning the Gothic look all the... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Tonto Dikeh has a Sunday message for you (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Tonto Dikeh has earned the reputation of a bad girl; with her penchant for huge tattoos and her recent marijuana picture escapade, it’s no wonder. However, even the controversial actress knows that you have to give honour to whom it is due. Tonto shared some photos via Instagram and captioned them “Happy... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Legging It: Actresses Funke Akindele and Ini Edo strike a pose in shorts on movie set (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu While working on a movie set recently, Nollywood actresses, Funke Akindele and Ini Edo took some time out to pose for the camera. The leading ladies were wearing nice pairs of shorts and matching sun glasses. While Funke opted for a denim look, Ini went rouge in camouflage. We wonder is this... Read More

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December 8, 2013

What fashion has joined together… Footballer Joseph Yobo & gorgoeus wife Adaeze always compliment each other’s style (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Adaeze Yobo, former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, and step-daughter of former football player John Fashanu is a style queen and her king is no other than Nigerian football star Joseph Yobo. Together, they make a dynamic fashion duo and their fashion combination can easily act as an inspiration to other aspiring power... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Sexiest man of the year? Actor Gbenro Ajibade does strike a convincing semi-nude pose (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu The last time we saw Tinsel actor, Gbenro Ajibade, he was fooling around on set giving the camera some very camp poses with his other Tinsel cast members. Fast forward to now and he’s transformed into a topless Hercu-more rather than Hercu-les (Hercules) with very little fabric to cover his modesty. The photo... Read More

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December 8, 2013

OJB makes it back home just in time for Christmas after successful kidney transplant in India

by Chi Ibe Nigerian singer/producer OJB Jezreel is now back in Nigeria, new report claims. After two months in India where he underwent a successful kidney transplant, he returned to Nigeria a few days ago. Immediately after the surgery, OJB had released a thank you note to Nigerians for their support. [READ: “I am officially... Read More

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December 8, 2013

#NelsonMandela: He stayed in power for (just) one term… which is un-African – IBB

by Oge Okonkwo Former military president, Ibrahim Babangida believes that the world may have to wait a century to have a leader just like the recently departed Nelson Mandela. General Babangida in a tribute to the late Mandela said with the death of the former South African president, the world has lost one of its... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Terrible: Gunmen kidnap Italian construction worker (PICTURED)

by Oke Efagene The Italian foreign ministry yesterday disclosed that an Italian had been kidnapped in the Niger Delta. It was also revealed that contact has been made with the kidnappers. The victim has been identified as Marcello Rizzo, a 55-year old from the Sicilian town of Randazzo, Italy. According to reports: Rizzo, works for... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Total Child Educational Foundation launches the Obiageli Ezekwesili Library (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Former education minister, Obiageli Ezekwesili launched a child-learning center ‘ The Light Factory’ on November 27, 2013. The Light Factory will serve as an after school learning center for kids in the community during the week and children’s church on Sundays. The learning center is managed by a non governmental organisation, Total Child... Read More

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December 8, 2013

This bride narrowly escaped death while returning from her wedding reception (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo A newly wedded bride escaped death by the whiskers in an auto crash on her way from her wedding. The accident was said to have occurred at about 4.45 pm on Saturday, involving an NNPC tanker, a cargo truck and two saloon cars, close to the Otedola bridge, Alausa, on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. A... Read More

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December 8, 2013

ASUU strike update: Confusion in universities over resumption order

by ‘Jola Sotubo Students all around the country are in a fix as to whether they should obey the Federal Government’s order to resume school or to stay at home as advised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The FG has directed that all tertiary institutions across the country should open their gates... Read More

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December 8, 2013

PDP crisis: Jonathan to meet with Lamido and Aliyu today, Tukur jittery

by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan is again set to meet with Governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa and Babangida Aliyu of Niger. The two are the only remaining governor members of the rival faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting, slated for today, is said to be causing a lot of anxiety for... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Don’t get it twisted: I’m still a member of the G-7 – Gov. Aliyu insists

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite refusing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) like most of his fellow aggrieved governors, the ‘G-7’, the Governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has said that he is still in alliance with the now defunct group. 5 members of the G-7 defected from the PDP and fused into the All... Read More

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December 8, 2013

‘I regret my actions’: Man arrested for sexually assaulting 2-year-old girl in Ogun

by Oke Efagene The Ogun State police command has arrested a 26-year old man, Kehinde Adejuwon, for allegedly defiling a 2-year old child. The incident took place at Oja Odan in Ado/Odo-Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. Adejuwon was said to have confessed his crime to the police after he was apprehended. According to... Read More

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December 7, 2013

Strike update: Why ASUU members booed Catholic priest at commendation service for Iyayi

by Oke Efagene The members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), were provoked to anger yesterday, by a Catholic priest, Andrew Obiyan, during the commendation service held for the late former ASUU president, Festus Iyayi, at the University of Benin. [READ: Ex-ASUU president, Festus Iyayi to be buried in December ] The ASUU members... Read More

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December 7, 2013

Wilfred Okiche: Why Oshiomhole’s apology matters

….governor Oshiomhole’s apology, overplayed and self serving as it is is just what we need to remind ourselves that we are after all in a government practiced by the people, for the people and of the people. It was the video seen around the world. A comrade-governor on an environmental inspection tour- that he... Read More

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December 7, 2013

‘Olu, show me a place in the world where a man of 80 years is running the affairs of his country:”:OBJ recounts Mandela’s words to him

by Rachel Ogbu One of Nigeria’s foremost leaders recently joined the world to pay tribute to the late Nelson Mandela. Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo said Mandela was a man who raised the beacon of human struggle to lofty heights of nobility. “In all situations, he lived nobly and died in nobility. Let us bear in... Read More

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December 7, 2013

Sex, Lies & No Escape: Singer Chidinma opens up about her tough career life, sex tape and that nude photo

by Rachel Ogbu Chidinma’s manager has described the talented artiste as “a balloon on top of lots of needles” considering the number of scandals in the media she’s been involved in this year. “People want me to drop on those needles and get deflated. He told me to be careful. The first time was when... Read More

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December 7, 2013

Still in the wraps: D’Prince posts another photo of his brand new car with Wizkid (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Mavin records IT boy, D’Prince has been thanking the Lord for your endless blessings especially since the arrival of his brand new Luxury 2013 Mercedes Benz E Class Coupe. The MTN brand ambassador updated his new car instagram album with another photo of him inside the car, this time with music star, Wizkid.... Read More

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December 7, 2013

Aww, how cute: Wizkid’s son joins daddy in the studio (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi Wizkid is a great musician, and from all appearances, he is working on being a great father as well. The star’s little boy, Boluwatife, seems to be eager to follow in his daddy’s footsteps. ‘Little Wizzy’ was filmed by his dad when he interrupted a studio session by playing the keyboard. Watch... Read More

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December 7, 2013

Genevieve Nnaji vs Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde: Who won the battle of the Amazons in 2013?

by Rachel Ogbu It’s been an age old question and perhaps we might never get a clean cut answer at least it feels that way since the screen goddesses Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji are always pitted against each other career wise. But who ruled this year? More than ever before, this year these ladies... Read More

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December 7, 2013

‘Mandela liberated a few people from apartheid’ – Kanye West DIDN’T say this, did he?

by Oke Efagene One of America’s most controversial rapper, Kanye West, is at it again. West, who is known to be notoriously self-promoting, made a statement many may consider ridiculous during an interview on WGCI radio in Chicago, Illinois. He said the death of the former South African leader, Nelson Mandela, will finally allow people... Read More

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December 7, 2013

70-year-old athlete holds spectators spell-bound at African Masters Championship

by Oge Okonkwo 70-year-old Tanau Gue from Cameroon competed at the ongoing second African Masters Athletics Championship in Lagos, a championship for retired athletes. His performance at the competition held spectators spell-bound as he held on to the last lap of 5,000 meters men final. Drawing supportive and hilarious cheers from the crowd, he ran with... Read More

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December 7, 2013

Tomorrow… the beginning of forever: Dr. Sid and fiancee ready for introduction ceremony

by Tutu Akinlabi According to reports, MAVIN records artiste, Dr. Sid and his girlfriend, Simi Osomo, are set to hold their introduction ceremony tomorrow. The duo got engaged on the 7th of August this year after being in a relationship for a little over a year. The musician and his sweetheart are said... Read More

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December 7, 2013

Omotola’s husband opens The Aquatic Jungle Entertainment recreation centre to tourists and fun seekers

by Rachel Ogbu This holiday season, fun seekers and tourist alike have found a new spot to get some thrill. The Aquatic Jungle Entertainment, an entertainment and tourist centre was opened to the public recently in Badagry. The centre run by Captain Mathew Ekeinde, husband to Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde consists of a modern zoo,... Read More

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December 7, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan declares 3-day national mourning for Mandela

by Rachel Ogbu Nigeria has officially joined South Africa and the rest of the world to mourn ex-South African President, Nelson Mandela who passed away December 5 aged 95. President Goodluck Jonathan said from today a three-day national mourning would commence in Nigeria and flags are to be flown at half-mast across Nigeria during the... Read More

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December 7, 2013

#NelsonMandela: His story in books, films and songs

by Oke Efagene The father of freedom and global icon for peace, Nelson Mandela, passed away on Thursday night, in his home after a long battle with lung infection. Many around the world has paid tribute to the great man since the news of his death was announced. Over the years, from his imprisonment till... Read More

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Classy or Trashy? Karen Igho, Beverly Naya and Rukky Sanda’s black dresses on the red carpet (LOOK)

Tonto Dikeh has a Sunday message for you (LOOK)

Legging It: Actresses Funke Akindele and Ini Edo strike a pose in shorts on movie set (PHOTOS)

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OJB makes it back home just in time for Christmas after successful kidney transplant in India

#NelsonMandela: He stayed in power for (just) one term… which is un-African – IBB

Terrible: Gunmen kidnap Italian construction worker (PICTURED)

Total Child Educational Foundation launches the Obiageli Ezekwesili Library (PHOTOS)

This bride narrowly escaped death while returning from her wedding reception (PICTURED)

ASUU strike update: Confusion in universities over resumption order

PDP crisis: Jonathan to meet with Lamido and Aliyu today, Tukur jittery

Don’t get it twisted: I’m still a member of the G-7 – Gov. Aliyu insists

‘I regret my actions’: Man arrested for sexually assaulting 2-year-old girl in Ogun

Strike update: Why ASUU members booed Catholic priest at commendation service for Iyayi

Opinion: The pros and cons of social networking in Nigeria

Wilfred Okiche: Why Oshiomhole’s apology matters

‘Olu, show me a place in the world where a man of 80 years is running the affairs of his country:”:OBJ recounts Mandela’s words to him

Sex, Lies & No Escape: Singer Chidinma opens up about her tough career life, sex tape and that nude photo

Still in the wraps: D’Prince posts another photo of his brand new car with Wizkid (LOOK)

Aww, how cute: Wizkid’s son joins daddy in the studio (WATCH)

Genevieve Nnaji vs Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde: Who won the battle of the Amazons in 2013?

‘Mandela liberated a few people from apartheid’ – Kanye West DIDN’T say this, did he?

70-year-old athlete holds spectators spell-bound at African Masters Championship

Tomorrow… the beginning of forever: Dr. Sid and fiancee ready for introduction ceremony

Omotola’s husband opens The Aquatic Jungle Entertainment recreation centre to tourists and fun seekers

President Goodluck Jonathan declares 3-day national mourning for Mandela

#NelsonMandela: His story in books, films and songs

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