Cynthia Morgan Fights Davido Over His Headies Choice

The list of nominees for the 2015 Headies is out and making the list for the Next Rated award category are Lil Kesh and Cynthia Morgan among others.

On Sunday, October 18, Davido, in a show of solidarity, tweeted at YBNL singer Lil Kesh and told him to pull a Kanye West at the upcoming Headies if he doesn’t win the ‘Next Rated’ award.
Davido’s choice of winner at the forthcoming Headies award has pitched him against German juice singer, Cynthia Morgan.

#MMR5STAR – 5 Star Event celebrates 5 Years of Music Meets Runway

MARK the date in your diary – Music Meets Runway (MMR) is back and the 5^th edition will take place on Tuesday, 22nd of December, 2015 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria.

Run by Le Reve Events, the annual celebration fuses the best of fashion and music in Africa, bringing together some of Africa’s finest creative artists, showcasing their talents to a huge audience.

see more photos after the cut...

Check out Annie Idibia's shoot for breast cancer awareness

The actress and mother of two teamed forces with Make-up artiste ArabyLaide and photographer Emmanuel Oyeleke for a breast cancer awareness inspired photo shoot. The shoot, tagged #FightTheOdds, is to create more awareness about cancer and the importance of self examination.

How Olamide, Phyno, Davido, Lil kesh And Others Shut London Down (PHOTOS)

Olamide and his team played at a concert at the Troxy in the UK over the weekend, October 25 and the reception was impressive.

Phyno and Olamide at a social function.

Sometime in July it was announced that the YBNL honcho and other label artistes would be playing at a concert in London. It was billed to host fans to live performances from Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold and more.
His Ghost Mode collaborator Phyno also went on stage to perform the single Ladi.
The gig was hosted by radio presenter Dotun Kayode.

The 10 Hottest Artists In Nigeria 2015: #8 – Korede Bello

It’s Day 2 of #TheList! Wondering what “The List” is? It’s the definitive list of The 10 Hottest Artists In Nigeria 2015!
We’re fully into the final quarter of 2015, and in the last 12-15 months, we’ve witnessed the growth of several superstars with hit songs, tours, endorsements and more.
The 10 Hottest Artists in Nigeria 2015 list – compiled by the notjustOk Team – takes into account the hottest names in Nigerian music from the last quarter of 2014 till date. For the rest of the week, we’ll systematically reveal all 10 names on #TheList.
Be sure to continue refreshing your NJO homepage to see who’s next.

Osimhen leads scorers' chart - Top Stats from the Fifa U17 World Cup

Leading Scorers:

1. Victor Osimhen, Nigeria - Matches Played 3, Minutes Played 270, Goals Scored 4, Assists 1  

2. Johannes Eggestein, Germany - Matches Played 3, Minutes Played 263, Goals Scored 4, Assists 0 

Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah talks Acting alongside Genevieve Nnaji, her Music Features & More

Over the past year Chioma Omeruah has become more famous for her ‘Chigul’ persona.

The comedianne moved back to Nigeria to break into the entertainment industry and she has been quite successful so far.

Chigul has had a busy year; from music features in songs like M.I‘s ‘Monkey’ and Falz‘s ‘Karishika’ to landing movie roles on Uru Eke‘s ‘Remember Me‘ and alongside Genevieve Nnaji in ‘Road to Yesterday‘.

In this chat with Pulse TV she talks about everything from her acting roles to her ‘Chigul’ persona to

Showdown! Beyonce vs Nicki Minaj (photos)

Beyonce and Nicki Minaj had a mock showdown backstage at the Tidal X: 1020 charity concert in Brooklyn New York last week. The video was just released on Beyonce's Facebook page.

'By the way, ice grill me as long as you can,' the Beyonce, 34, tells Nicki, 32, in a newly released behind-the-scenes video. The 'ice grill' is considered to be a cold fear-provoking stare. They duo were rehearsing for a concert when Bey suggested they have a contest. See more photos after the cut

Fresh Rivers Poll: We'll Beat Wike Mercilessly - APC Boasts

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state says Nyesom Wike, the incumbent governor, will lose in a fresh free and fair election.
According to the party, the APC gubernatorial candidate, Dakuku Peterside, will mercilessly beat Wike in a free and fair election, The Cable reports.
This was claimed on Monday, October 26, in a statement by Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, the spokesman for the Rivers APC chairman.
“If Wike and PDP are convinced that they truly won any election in Rivers State, we challenge them not to appeal the tribunal judgement and let the people of Rivers State decide in a free and fair election,” the statement read.

Barcelona responds to Messi exit

The Argentine has been linked with a sensational switch to the Premier League although the club's president Josep Maria Bartomeu has rubbished rumours he is looking to leave

"Messi is recovering for the Madrid-Barcelona game. He is hoping to play El Clasico, but injuries have their process.

"Leo and his father said they don't imagine playing at another club. The relationship with the family is very good. We are not in the negotiation phase yet, when the time comes it will be presented.

Genevieve Nnaji’s latest response to the “When will you Marry?” Question

 

Veteran Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji still can’t escape the common Naija question, “when will you marry?”

In an interview with Encomium Magazine this week, the single mother was asked when she will get married yet again and she responded, “When he finds me”. The mag further asked if he hasn’t found her yet and she responded in the affirmative, “Exactly”.

The actress with several endorsements – from Etisalat to Amstel Malta, also opened up about her career, especially in regards to why she has seemingly ‘taken a break’ from acting.

“I didn’t take a break. Yes you haven’t seen me in any film but it is not my doing. I read at least

Senate to screen 6 remaining ministerial nominees today

The senate will screen the remaining 6 ministerial nominees today. They are Pastor Husseini Husseini, Adewole Isaac Folorunsho, Godfrey Onyeama, Bawa Bwari, Zainab Ahmed, Mansur Mohammed Dan Ali.

See why Chelsea's Players, Roman Abramovich Want Mourinho's Exit

Jose Mourinho, the special one, the happy one, the pragmatist, the man who can go on incredible home runs is having the worst time of his managerial career.
The former Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Porto boss who led Chelsea to the Premier League title last season has already made rants against the media and the FA for the manner in which he and his team are treated.

His latest misdemeanor involved a rant at referee John Moss at half-time during the loss to West Ham over the weekend and led to his dismissal for the second half.

A few weeks back, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich released a public statement declaring his full support

6th Niger Delta Advancement Awards 2015 holds November, 28, 2015 | @juvenismag

The wait is over! All is now set to host the 6th Niger Delta Advancement Awards (NDAA) 2015 powered by JUVENIS Magazine. This is coming in months after the list of nominees was released in a press conference held in Port Harcourt.According to the organizers, the 6th Niger Delta Advancement Awards (NDAA) 2015 will be a historic night of awards, music, comedy, dance, fashion, spoken words and lots more as celebrities, media executives, captains of industry and government functionaries will converge under one roof. #NDAAwards2015 is scheduled to hold on Saturday 28th, November 2015 at THE

Rivers Tribunal Sacks 20 House Of Assembly Members

The River state House of Assembly election petition tribunal has nullified the election of 20 House of Assembly members in the state.
The judgment was delivered on Monday, October 26.
The Punch reports that four separate panels of the Rivers state national/state assembly elections petitions tribunal nullified the elections of the Speaker of the Rivers state House of Assembly, Owaji Ibani, and 19 other seats won by candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the April 11, 2015 elections.

Alexis wants new deal to overtake Ozil as Arsenal's top earner

The Chilean is set for talks over a new deal that reflects his status as the club's star man, with the Gunners receptive to offering him an increase on his £130,000-a-week salary

Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez wants to open talks over a new contract that would make him the highest earner at the club, Goal understands.

The forward's current deal expires in 2018 but his representatives are already keen to renegotiate an increase on his £130,000-a-week wages to reward him for his stunning form since moving to north London.

Alexis, 26, has been linked with Real Madrid, but Goal understands he has no intention of leaving Arsenal

Nollywood Classic ‘Living in Bondage’ is Being Remade

Obinna Nnegbue, Ramsey Nouah, Kenneth Nnegbue & Charles Okpaleke

If you grew up in a Nigerian household, then there is a huge chance that you remember classic Nollywood favourite, Living in Bondage. Well, a little birdie told us that the movie is going to be remade.

Award-winning Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah and entertainment/business mogul, Charles Okpaleke, are teaming up to remake the movie.

Here’s what we know so far:

Supreme court throws out suit filed by Wike against Rivers election tribunal

The Supreme court has thrown out a suit filed by Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike against the Rivers state election tribunal. Wike had approached the apex court, asking that the action of the tribunal to relocate from Rivers state to Abuja be regarded as unconstitutional. The tribunal had relocated to Abuja due to security threats in Port Harcourt.

Delivering its judgement this morning, the 7 man panel of judges said the relocation of the tribunal from

Lewis Hamilton wins his third F1 world championship

Lewis Hamilton could not hold back tears as he hailed what he says is the 'greatest moment of my life'. The 30-year-old was reduced to tears as he became Britain’s most successful racing driver by securing this season’s championship with a win in the US Grand Prix yesterday evening. He is only the second British driver after Sir Jackie Stewart to achieve the feat.

Fellow Briton Elton John even celebrated with Lewis Hamilton on the podium and the pair pledged to party through the night together. Congrats to him...

Odunlade Adekola, Femi Jacobs, Saka, Ijeoma Agu Stars in Hilarious Comedy, Taxi Driver (Oko Ashewo).

What is your experience of Lagos Taxi drivers popularly called Oko Ashewo? Many people have tales to tell. Some, tales of horror, others, tales of favour while for many others are tales of frustration mixed with many funny moments. Now, imagine, if a movie puts all of these experiences together and make a comedy out of it. Not only that, there are many other night life experiences of an average Lagos Taxi driver that could make you laugh so much, you hurts your ribs!

Future's babymama clowns Blac Chyna for getting his name tattooed on her hand

Brittni is the babymama Future dumped for Ciara and went back to after Ciara dumped him. She was flaunting him on instagram after they rekindled their relationship but they broke up again after Future began cheating on her again. She posted a photo of Blac Chyna showing off her new tattoo of Future on her hands on her page with LOL. She's since taken the post down but her page is still on fire..

WHO formally removes Nigeria from list of polio endemic countries

Exactly one month after announcing that Nigeria is no longer a polio endemic country, the World Health Organization WHO today October 26th officially removed Nigeria from the list of polio endemic countries. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti was at the state house today to meet with President Buhari for the formal de-listing of Nigeria.

Adaeze Ibechukwu: Let’s Talk About the Alarming Rate of Robbery on Lagos Roads

 

It’s depressing to hear and experience the armed robbery attacks that have found its way to Lagos roads in recent times. I remember journeying home from work on the Eko Bridge and the third mainland bridge, this time last year, without thoughts of armed robbery or assault (not that it was non-existent).

I am moved to write this article due to the recent wave of attacks that have become prevalent on some major roads in Lagos state. On Wednesday, the 21st of October, just beside the National Theatre, my sister and I were attacked by robbers who smashed our car window and demanded for our valuables. The day after the attack, on our way home at about 5:30pm, just on the Obalende, Adeniji/ Third mainland bridge, we were

Buhari's Attire For The India-Africa Forum in New Delhi

President Muhammadu Buhari will be attending the third summit of India-Africa Forum in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 27, alongside 41 other African leaders.

The African leaders are to wear Desi Waistcoats at a dinner with the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi

The African leaders have been mandated to attend the summit dressed in the Indian prime minister signature sleeveless jacket—the desi waistcoat.

The Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is known to often dress in the desi waistcoat-a variant of the “Nehru jacket” which was popularised by Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister after independence.
Quartz Africa reports that the Indian government has designed the bespoke jackets, in assorted colors, for

Kcee serves as cabin crew member for Air Peace flights (photos)

On Saturday October  24th, front line aviation company, Air Peace turned a year older and as part of it's anniversary celebration, Five Star music act Kingsley Okonkwo aka Kcee who is the official brand ambassador of the airline was on board different routes as a cabin crew member where a lot of goodies were given out to lucky customers for their patronage over the last one year. See the photos after the cut...