DSS to quiz Alimodu Sheriff over Boko Haram sponsorship allegation

The Department of State Security, DSS, says it will be inviting former Borno state governor, Alimodu Sheriff, for questioning following recent allegations leveled against him by Australian hostage negotiator, Stephen Davis, who said he's a Boko Haram sponsor.

Speaking at a news conference today in Abuja, spokesperson for DSS, Marilyn Ogar, said the former governor had in the past been invited to the DSS office for questioning over Boko Haram activities and they will be inviting him again. Ogar also dismissed insinuations that former Army chief, Lt. Gen Azubuike Ihejirika is a Boko Haram sponsor, describing it as untrue, uncharitable & wicked. Find the statement after the cut...

Channel O Music Video Awards 2014 Nominees List

The much awaited list is finally out. Channel O has made public this year’s Music Video Awards nominees.
And surprisingly, Nigeria’s  homeboy, has five nominations and Cassper Nyovest  of South Africa, respectively, while Patoranking has two nominations . This development will make picking of this year’s winners a hard task as artistes like Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay,Kcee, PSquare, Orezi, Jesse Jags, Flavour, Iyanya, 2face, Niyola, Phyno, Olamide, Dr Sid, and Burna boy are in one category or the other on the list .

Here are the list of Nominees below:

MOST GIFTED MALE
Cassper Nyovest – Doc Shebeleza
Davido – Aye
Riky Rick Ft Okmalumkoolkat – Amantombazane
K.O. Ft Kid X – Caracara
Sarkodie – Illuminati

MOST GIFTED FEMALE
Thembi Seete – Thuntsha Lerole
Bucie Ft Heavy K – Easy To Love
Lizha James Ft Uhuru – Quem Ti Mandou
Tiwa Savage Ft Don Jazzy – Eminado
Seyi Shay – Irawo

Leave My Girlfriend Alone - Mikel Cries Out

Mikel and Olga

Yesterday, news went round that Mikel Obi has proposed to his Russian girlfriend, Olga Diyachenko, who is the daughter of a billionaire.
The report also made it known that Mikel is off the market as the girlfriend has moved in with the eligible footballer despite having her own apartment in the UK. Aside from Olga calling the Chelsea midfielder Pooh, as pet name, many of their pictures also surfaced, where they were kissing and cuddling, sharing intimate moments.

Exclusive Photos: Beyonce celebrates birthday with Jay Z & Blue Ivy on a beach in France

Beyonce turned 33 yesterday September 4th and celebrated her with her husband, daughter, mum and a few other family and friends on a beach in the South of France. See more photos after the cut...

FG denies hiring Stephen Davis as Boko Haram negotiator

These people like to confuse Nigerians sha. How will someone claim he was hired to do a job by a government if that is not so? FG has denied claims by Australian hostage negotiator, Stephen Davis, that he was hired by the Nigerian Government to negotiate for the release of Chibok girls.

Speaking through the Coordinator of the National Information Center, Mr Mike Omeri, today Sept. 5th in Abuja, FG said the decision to hire a negotiator would be made public whenever they decide to do so and that they have no plans to question those alleged to be Boko Haram sponsors by Stephen Davis

Photos: NANS honours GEJ as Grand Commander of Nigerian Students

National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, today visited president Jonathan at Aso Villa where they honoured him as the Grand Commander of Nigerian Students. See more photos from the ceremony after the cut...

Did Tiwa Savage beget Seyi Shay?

Tiwa Savage

The global music industry has from time immemorial been a male dominated industry.
This situation is clearly observable as well in the Nigeria music industry where for one female rapper there are 5 male rappers and for one female singer, you can find 20 male singers.

Photo: Saint Obi Acquires N46m 2014 G65 AMG Mercedes Benz

Saint Obi

Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi, has just gotten a new toy!
The actor, who was popular for his character in Sakobi, a popular movie way back , might not have been acting lately, but he definitely has his hands on something else. Ladun Liadi reports that the actor’s reps made it known that the one-time popular actor just acquired a 2014, G65 AMG Mercedes-Benz which cost him nothing less than $292,000.00, approximately N48m.

Channel O Music Video Awards 2014 Nominees List

The much awaited list is finally out. Channel O has made public this year’s Music Video Awards nominees.
And surprisingly, Nigeria’s  homeboy, has five nominations and Cassper Nyovest  of South Africa, respectively, while Patoranking has two nominations . This development will make picking of this year’s winners a hard task as artistes like Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay,Kcee, PSquare, Orezi, Jesse Jags, Flavour, Iyanya, 2face, Niyola, Phyno, Olamide, Dr Sid, and Burna boy are in one category or the other on the list .

Here are the list of Nominees below:

Bob-Manuel Set To Contest Anambra Election

Bob-Manuel Idoku

Nollywood Actor and anchor of reality show, Gulder Ultimate Search, Bob-Manuel Udokwu has reportedly decided to join his colleagues to venture into Nigerian politics.
Bob-Manuel has declared his intention to contest in the 2015 general elections into Anambra State House of Assembly to represent Idemili North constituency.
This was disclosed in a statement sent to CKN Nigeria.
According to the statement, his decision to contest is so that he can help develop & transform the state in line with the vision of the present administration.
He also wants to help develop Idemili North area & make it the constituency to beat in the state.
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Rivers govt contradict health minister. Says PH woman died of cardiac arrest not Ebola

The Rivers state government has contradicted yesterday's report by the Health Minister who said an elderly woman died from the Ebola Virus Disease on Tuesday September 2nd in Port Harcourt.

At a press briefing today in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state Commissioner for Health, Dr Samson Parker said the elderly woman died of cardiac arrest and not Ebola as stated by the Minister of Health through his media spokesperson, Dan Nwomeh. Continue...

Photos: Esama of Benin kicks off 80th birthday celebration

Kendrick Lamar accused of brutally beating a woman and leaving her bloody in Vegas room

A former female security guard who worked at The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas released a video recently claiming that rapper Kendrick Lamar was investigated for allegedly brutally beating a woman and leaving her bloody in a room in the hotel. The guard claimed the battered woman called them for help and when they got to the room, found her in a terrible state. But the guard never said she saw Kendrick lay hands on the woman. This happened in May. What she said below...

"On Memorial Day Weekend . . . so I get dispatched up to one of the rooms to help some girl get down to the casino. She ends up being all bloody and things, so I had to call my supervisor, then I had to call my other supervisor, then I had to call my boss. And I was like, “We have a situation,” because half of her face was like blown out." Continue...