Tuesday, 30 September 2014

$9.3m arms deal scandal: Oritsejafor breaks silence, says I have no hand in it

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, yesterday broke his silence over the $9.3m arms deal scandal in which his private jet was used to carry the huge sum of money out of Nigeria to South Africa. Speaking at the National Executive Council meeting of CAN at the National Christian Center in Abuja, Pastor Oritsejafor absolved himself of any wrong doing, saying he would never do anything that would tarnish the image of Jesus Christ
"I wish to assure you that I will not do anything to tarnish the image of Jesus Christ or compromise the divine standard of the church. As you are all aware, the media has been awashed in the past few days about an unfortunate incident involving the movement of funds from Nigeria to South Africa. In the unfortunate news

'Waconzy vs Malaria campaign', to roll back malaria in Niger-Delta riverine areas

Waconzy, who is passionate about eradicating malaria has taken his 'Waconzy vs Malaria' campaign to Niger-Delta. In 2013, Waconzy’s silver-spoon foundation launched the Waconzy Versus Malaria Zero Tolerance Campaign in Lagos (see pictures here) and since then, so many Nigerians have benefited via his campaign donations.

Waconzy recently partnered with Chief Sobere Diri, chairman of Hamilton Technologies to donate a large number of treated mosquito nets, anti-malaria drugs to residents of riverine areas in Niger delta to help eradicate malaria from that area.

Boko Haram kills scores, razes over 500 houses in Adamawa state

Boko Haram men in the early hours of yesterday September 29th launched an attack in Kubi and Watu villages in Michika LGA of Adamawa state, killing scores and burning over 500 houses.

According to a resident of the village, the sect men came very early in the morning when people were still sleeping, setting their homes ablaze and causing them to burn to death in the resulting inferno.

Question from Doyin Okupe

For me, the biggest problem in Nigeria today - Boko Haram, and how he plans to get rid of these people. What's yours?

Saturday, 27 September 2014

4 Families Battle it Out for the Maltina Dance All Season 8 Crown!



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(the Utere Family)
The stage is now set for the epic dance battle that will showcase Nigeria’s best dance family as the curtains fall on the Maltina Dance All (MDA) family television show. The winning dance family will go home with N10 million, while the second and third will pocket N3 million and N1million respectively.
The fate of the families is however in the hands of Nigerians as they – and not the judges – are the ones that would eventually pick the winning family. They can do this by sending their preferred family name through their phones to 20822. The family with the highest number of votes automatically becomes the country’s number one dance family.

9ice says he plans to quit music for politics

In an interview with Sun News, 9ice says he plans to quit music to concentrate fully on politics because he can't be singing at 35. He can't? What he said below...

Yes, I want to leave music for politics. Next year January, I will be 35-years-old and I’m not praying to still be in music at that age. I am serious about politics now. If you listen to my music, you would notice that politics has been part of me; it’s in my blood. When I started initially, I talked about being your brother’s keeper, and that’s why I studied Law at Lagos State

If elected, I will not go into office with blonde hair - Tony Tetuila

Singer Tony Tetuila, who is vying for a political post, says if elected into office, his blonde hair will be a thing of the past. He said this while reacting to the recent backlash he received from fans for using his tinted hair for his campaign posters
"I am not going into office to sing, though I am an artiste, I am going to serve my people. I am not going to office with the tinted hair. I was discussing with some youth leaders who said I could leave the hair but now that people are speaking on it, I have to do what my people want" he told tribune. I only used the blonde hair to campaign because everybody knows Tetuila with that trademark" he said

Blessing Okagbare To Marry Ex-Super Eagles Star

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Nigerian athlete Blessing Okagbare would soon be walking down the aisle with her boo, Igho Otegheri, an ex-Super Eagles star.
According to report from News Break Nigeria, the lovebirds will be getting married in the month of November in Warri, Delta State.
Blessing Okagbare and her boo, Igho Otegheri
Speaking on their romance some time back, Blessing had said she knew him first as a friend and then they got closer as time went on.
She said: “Igho is the man I love so much because he possesses all the qualities of the kind of man I want in a man and the fact that I’m a star does not get into his head, but he sees me as the woman he loves which is one thing I want.”

Beverly Osu Stuns In New Photos As She Turns 22

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Former Big Brother Africa Housemate, Beverly Osu has released some new photos as she clocks 22, tomorrow, 27th September, 2014.
Beverly Osu unveiled a fabulous photo shoot to mark her turning 22 which according to her, is a big year. The photo shoot is a South African and Ethiopian- inspired.
Here is her message below:
22 represents God,The Master Builder, The Manifestation of Dreams, The Future, realization, personal power, retribution, love, war, and a visionary.
As I turn 22 I am proficient and a strong leader, I have the potential to be successful, I will fulfill my highest potential by bringing ideals into everyday reality. I am stronger today because I turn 22.
I represent an African leader, The strength of a woman.

Celebs storm Italy for George Clooney's wedding. Photos from their rehearsal dinner

George Clooney will be marrying British Human Rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin today in Venice Italy and many of their celeb friends including Matt Damon, Cindy Crawford and US Vogue editor Anna Wintour are in Italy to celebrate with them.


Amal stepped out in a beautiful red waterfall dress last night for their rehearsal dinner at the exclusive five-star Belmond Cipriani Hotel on the island of Giudecci. See more photos after the cut...

"I left my marriage because it was full of lies' Uche Ogbodo opens up

Actress Uche Ogbodo's marriage ended a few months after it was contracted..while she was pregnant. Speaking to Vanguard about it, Uche said her marriage ended because it was full of lies.
"My marriage was full of lies. I cannot tell you in detail what those lies were, if that’s what you’re trying to make me do but it was based on lies. It’s a pity it didn’t work out. I didn’t go into the marriage to crash it. I wanted a family; I wanted a loving home and a loving husband. That was why I went into it in the first place but as nature would have it, I didn’t get any of those. I still thank God my head is intact."

Miss Ideal Nigeria 2014, Princess Adesile, releases hot new photos

Beautiful Princess Adesile is the current Miss Ideal Nigeria. She represented Nigeria at the Top Model of Colour 2014 in London, and is the face of Adunni Oge Couture. See more pics after the cut

Murder suspect Jeffrey Okafor finally arrested in Nigeria

Jeffrey Okafor (left), the Nigerian suspected of killing a young rapper and DJ named Carl Beatson Asiedu (pictured right),who was stabbed to death outside a nightclub in south London in 2009 (read story here) has been arrested in Nigeria.

Okafor was arrested by Nigerian police on Tuesday September 23rd about a month after UK police looking for him launched a high-profile online appeal to trace him. Okafor was last seen on CCTV boarding a flight at Heathrow Airport using his brother's passport about two weeks after the murder.

Friday, 26 September 2014

(NEW MUSIC)- Rhyme Deep - Shuga Mummy

After unleashing several hits online, including Forever, Naija Boy(Audio&Visual), Superstar, Ukwu Gi, and Killing Me. Blau-Hauz Entertainment's finest RhymeDeep(@Rhymedeep) is back with another radio/ club Smash Hit titled "SHUGA MUMMY".

Twitter: @Rhymedeep

Download, Enjoy, Share, then Comment

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Amber Rose lashes out at cheating rumors, say Wiz cheated not her

Newly single Amber Rose took to twitter yesterday to fire back after rumors spread that she had been cheating on husband Wiz Kalifah. Amber says Wiz cheated on her. See more tweets after the cut...

RunTown Releases new Pics from photo shoot in NYC

 Continue to see more pics of one of the hottest fast rising artists in Nigeria right now...

Chibok community doubts found girl is from Chibok, says she may be pregnant

The Force Public Relations officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu, yesterday September 25th announced that a young girl found at the Mubi area of Borno state on Wednesday September 24th was one of the missing Chibok girls but the National Chairman of the Chibok Association, Dr Pogu Bitrus, is not so sure it's true.

Speaking with TheCable Nigeria, Dr Bitrus, said they are not sure the girl is from their community as her name is not on their list of the missing Chibok girls.

He said a preliminary medical examination conducted in a clinic showed the girl was pregnant but a definitive conclusion on her pregnancy status will be carried out in a proper hospital to confirm

6 ministers with governorship aspirations set to quit GEJ's cabinet

Ahead of the February 2015 general elections, 6 serving ministers including Sen. Bala Muhammed (Min. for Federal Capital Territory), Mr. Labaran Maku (Min. of Information), Chief Emeka Wogu (Min. of Labour), Mr. Nyesom Wike ( Min. of State, Education), Dr. Samuel Ortom (Min. of State, Trade, Industry and Investment) and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro ( Min. of State, Defence) are expected to tender their resignations in October to enable them pursue their Governorship aspirations in their various states. 

Solidstar - Baby Jollof ft Tiwa Savage (snippet)

Here is the link to the snippet of the much anticipated song "Baby Jollof by Solidstar ft Tiwa Savage". Enjoy this while you wait for the full track to drop later today...

Listen to snippet HERE

Meanwhile, I'm in Dubai...left last night and got here early this morning. I will blog small, then go and sleep and continue later..:-). Thanks for understanding

Graphic pic: Aide of Govrnor-el​ect Ayo Fayose shot dead in Ekiti

A former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ekiti State and staunch supporter of Mr Ayo Fayose, Mr. Omolafe Aderiye was yesterday evening shot dead by four unknown gunmen at the Ijigbo area of Ado-Ekiti the state capital.

Oh no! Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks break up


Another Hollywood couple bite the dust. Thought these two would be together for a long time because they seemed so in love. But according to reports, after 3 years together, singers Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks have split.

The couple who got engaged last year were recently seen at the  MTV Video Music Awards in late August where they seemed more in love than ever and even cordinated outfits. Sources close to the couple say the break up was mutual and 'they still care very deeply for each other and will remain in each other lives as friends.'

Want to know what the government is doing for you?

The amazing Forward Nigeria mobile app is now available for download. This new mobile app is the first of its kind in Nigeria and has a number of exciting features

Receive development, policy, and project updates via push notifications, watch videos, upload content, and take part in interactive surveys and a host of other things all with the Forward Nigeria app which deploys cutting edge technology and has exciting features.

Thursday, 25 September 2014

EFCC arraigns fishermen for fishing in unauthorized waters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday September 24th arraigned six fishermen Adekunle Oshingbosi; Momodu Ibrahim; Idowu Tuesday; Togbosi Christian; Benjamin Eyinle; Anthony Medoho,  and their company, Oshine Resources Ventures Limited before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos for allegedly fishing in unauthorized waters.
According to the EFCC, the men were arrested on March 27th by officers of the Nigerian Navy for fishing in Nigerian territorial waters without getting authorized approval thereby violating Sections 1(1)(2) of the Seas Fishery Act Cap S4, 2004. 

N400 ‘won’ N7,560,040.82million from Surebet247

Top Nigerian bookmaker posted around N7,560,040.82 million in operating losses as they had one of the worst weekends since the new season starts on a single ticket  following a string of unexpected draw ( X ) outcome results.

A host of online/retail punters were left laughing all the way to the bank after 8 League sides all drew their weekend’s matches, causing a great deal of rich accumulators  winning.

Meet three more Big Brother Hotshot contestants

Namibia - Permithias - Age: 25 (left)

Professional sushi chef Permithias unsurprisingly lists sushi as one of his favourite foods, alongside pizza. He doesn’t have a favourite book, but enjoys watching The Originals on TV. A fan of animation, Permithias’ favourite films are Turbo and Happy Feet, while he also likes the music of Chris Brown, James Blunt and Joe Tomas. 
 
His mom is his role model, because she provided for the family with ‘nothing but blood, sweat and tears’. He is the eldest