Thursday 31 March 2016
No More Restricted Movement During Environmental Sanitation in Lagos – Gov. Ambode
Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in a statement by the state commissioner for the environment, Babatunde Adejare said that the restriction of movement between 7 Am and 10 AM will no longer take effect.
The statement read that the Government cannot afford to shut down a mega city like Lagos for a period of three hours.
Tuesday 29 March 2016
New Video: Runtown feat Wizkid – Lagos to Kampala
The video was shot in Los Angeles and directed by Sesan. Check on it!
D-Black ft. Sean Tizzle - Say yes
The track was produced by DJ Breezy while the video was directed by Champion Studio.
Monday 28 March 2016
Pro-Democracy Activist Tunji Braithwhite Dies At 82
Elder stateman Tunji Braithwaite passed on today, Monday, March 28th 2016 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Nigeria after a brief illness.
He was founder of the Nigerian Advance Party (NAP) and was a delegate at the 2014 Nigeria National Conference where he canvassed for a Confederal Constitution to replace the 1999 Constitution.
May his soul rest in peace.
Sunday 27 March 2016
New Video: Obiora Obiwon – Floodgates (The New Overflow)
The video was directed by Obio and shot Erin Ijesha Waterfalls in Osun State, Nigeria. Check on it!
Happy Easter!!!
Easter reminds us that hope must never be lost for as dark as the road may seem there always lies light at the end of it.
Have a pleasant Easter everyone!!! Much love.
Friday 25 March 2016
New Video: Yemi Alade – Ferrari
The video was shot by Clarence Peters and features Nollywood heartthrob Kunle Remi. Check on it!
Thursday 24 March 2016
New Video: Beautiful things - NoMoreLoss
Initially scheduled to be released this Easter, the video for ‘Beautiful Things’ by BNG was released today. Rest in peace NoMoreLoss.
Ibinabo Fiberesima stripped of her AGN Presidency
According to reports, Nollywood actress Ibinabo Fiberesima has been stripped of her position as President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria by a Federal High Court in Lagos.
This was revealed in a press statement sent out by AGN’s National Secretary, Femi Durojaiye.
Read the release below.
Teacher in Edo State gets 4 Years Jail Sentence for Sexually Assaulting a Student
A 47-year-old father of three, Rotimi*, has been sentenced to 4 years imprisonment by a Magistrate’s Court in Edo State for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
According to the Punch, the prosecutor, Osasu Ewemade, told the court that Rotimi, who was said to be an English teacher in a secondary school, had committed the crime on the 26th of May, in his office in the school.
Wednesday 23 March 2016
Banker Arrested for Stealing N23 Million from a Dead Customer In Lagos
A 36-year-old staff of Eco Bank in Ejigbo, Lagos, Nicholas*, has been arrested for allegedly stealing N23m from the bank account of a dead customer.
According to Daily Times, Nicholas, who had knowledge of the client’s death, was caught by the management of the bank attempting to claim the deceased’s money with forged documents. He had conspired with someone called Junior* and had given him the forged documents to bring to the bank in order claim the money as beneficiary.
FG Declares March 25 & 28 Public Holidays for Easter
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 25th of March and Monday, 28th of March as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday celebrations respectively.
Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, made this known in a statement issued by the acting Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido in Abuja yesterday, Tuesday 22nd of March, 2016.
Israel Houghton writes Open Letter | Confirms Dating Adrienne Bailon & Refutes Rumours she broke up his 20-Year Marriage
This week photos surfaces of TV personality Adrienne Bailon and Gospel artist Israel Houghton cuddling on the beach and it was revealed that the two are in a relationship following Israel’s divorce from his wife of 20 years.
Tuesday 22 March 2016
Tonto Dikeh-Churchill’s First Post-Baby Interview
Golden Icons conducted an interview with one of Nollywood's biggest star and new mum, Tonto Dikeh Churchill. The actress/singer talks about the new chapter in her life and career, the birth of her child, white wedding plans, husband’s relationship with former Nigerian president Obasanjo, her controversial past, tattoos and leaving her record label with music superstar D’Banj.
The interview was conducted by Emma Emerson. Enjoy!
Explosions Rock Brussels Airport and Metro Station - 28 Dead & at least 55 Injured
There have been a total of three explosions in Brussels, Belgium today which have killed about 28 people, and left at least 55 injured.
Two of the explosions rocked the Zaventem Airport, Tuesday morning, with the third hitting a Maalbeek subway station 400 metres from European Union headquarters.
New Video: Wande Coal – Superwoman
The video was shot in the UK and directed by Moe Musa. The video centres around a man who will do anything to keep his mate (even the illegal), because she is his superwoman.
Check on it!
Monday 21 March 2016
No More Facebook and WhatsApp for BlackBerry Phones And Android Phones
Just last month, WhatsApp announced that it will no longer support all Blackberry phones, some Nokia phones, and older Android phones. Few weeks after that, Facebook is following it’s subsidiary to drop support for Blackberry phones.
This means there’ll be no Facebook and Whatsapp apps for the BlackBerry platform anymore. Although, Facebook will give BlackBerry users an app that will link them to Facebook through the web, but there is virtually no difference between that and user one’s normal device browser.
According to Independent, BlackBerry said that it was “extremely disappointed” in Facebook’s decision, saying, “We fought back to work with WhatsApp and Facebook to change their minds, but at this time, their decision stands…. Despite this, we have worked hard to ensure our end users have the best experience in light of this decision and are continuing to search for alternate solutions.”
Saturday 19 March 2016
Pope Francis Joins Instagram
The leader of the catholic church, Pope Francis has joined Instagram today with 422,000 followers. His first photo on Instagram was captioned: "Pray for me" which he wrote in 9 languages.
Pray for me
Rezad por mí
Pregate per me
صلوا من أجلي
Priez pour moi
Módlcie się za mnie
Rezem por mim
Betet für mich
Orate pro me
Friday 18 March 2016
Nigerian Teenager to Spend 37 Years in Prison for Defrauding an American of $40Million
A 19-year-old Nigerian secondary school leaver, Tobechukwu Igbokwe, was on Wednesday, 16th of March, 2016, sentenced to 37 years imprisonment for defrauding an American the sum of $40 million in an inheritance scam.
New Video: Solidstar feat. Davido – Wait
The video was directed by Avalon Okpe and according to Solidstar’s team, the video is about the readiness of a man to wait patiently for his woman until she is ready to take the plunge with him.
Enjoy!
FG Set to Provide 3 million jobs in the next 3 years – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
The Federal Government of Nigeria has promised to create three million jobs in the Technology, Wholesale and Retail, Construction and Allied sectors of the Nigerian economy within the next three years, starting from this year 2016.
This assurance was made yesterday by the Vice President of the country, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, upon receipt of the Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan on Job Creation and Youth Employment in Nigeria.
Thursday 17 March 2016
New Video: Reminisce – Asalamalekun
The video was shot in in South Africa by Jassy Generation. Check on it!
Lil Kesh Celebrates 21st Birthday With new Car
The YBNL artist is celebrating his 21st birthday today and he gifted himself with a new ride. He posted the photo on Instagram to share with his fans and captioned “#YAGI for you guys and this for me. Gift to myself. Thank you Lord for the ride. New age new whip #MrMeYagi”
Popular Actress Hospitalized With Kidney Disease After Using Waist Trainer
An African actress famous for her curvacious figure has been hospitalised with kidney disease after using a controversial slimming device to give her a 22-inch waist. Princess Shyngle, who is also a writer and producer, posted three images on Instagram on Friday showing her arm hooked up to an intravenous drip.
Wednesday 16 March 2016
New Video: JJC FT JUSTINA LEE BROWN - A DA
The video is an amazing short story about a Mother and daughter struggling to make a dream come true. Written and staring the popular Nollywood actress FUNKE AKINDELE. Check on it!
Customs Intercept 3 Boats Loaded with Marijuana in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday said it had intercepted three boats loaded with marijuana along an unnamed waterway in Lagos.
The Customs Zone ‘A’ Coordinator, Assistant Comptroller-General Charles Edike, made the disclosure in Lagos while speaking at a Stakeholders’ Forum organised by the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF).
Vatican Confirms Mother Teresa Will Be Canonised In September
Mother Teresa will be canonised a saint in September the Vatican confirms as Pope Francis has issued a decree. She will be declared a saint of the Roman Catholic on 4 September, a day before her 19th death anniversary.
The pontiff gave his final approval during a meeting of cardinals in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. Four others were also considered by the panel during the gathering on 15 March but Mother Teresa was the only high-profile candidate.
Tuesday 15 March 2016
U.K to Deport Non EU Migrants Earning Less Than £35,000 from April
From next month, non-EU migrants earning less than £35,000 will be forced to leave the UK Home Office announced recently. The policy which comes into force on April 6, applies to all overseas workers who have been in the UK for five years on a Tier 2 visa.
If they can’t prove that they’re earning more than £35,000, they will be denied settlement and will face deportation. Teachers, IT professionals and journalists could all be badly affected.
According to Metro.co.uk, a petition launched at the beginning of the year called for the threshold to be reconsidered – it gathered more than 100,000 signatures and was debated in parliament last week. Hmmmm
Medical Students In Nigeria to Spend 11 Years in University – NUC
Medical students in Nigeria have been mandated by the National Universities Commission to spend eleven years in the university.
According to the Punch, this mandate was made during the lecture “Development of Medical Education: Prospects and Challenges”, presented by Professor Chiedu Mafiana on behalf of the commission’s Executive Secretary Professor Julius Okojie at the maiden matriculation and inauguration of the University of Medical Science, Ondo State.
Monday 14 March 2016
New Video: African China – Love Mata
The Maurizio Ghiotti directed the video for his latest single ‘Love Mata’ which was shot in Europe and features an interesting scene where African China teaches some European kids how to dance Shoki.
Check on it!
New video: DJ Exclusive - Alhaji
The video features Tiwa Savage, Reecado Banks and Traffic. Check on it!
Saturday 12 March 2016
Libya Deports 172 Nigerians for Various Immigration Offences
172 Nigerians deported from Libya over immigration-related offences arrived the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos on Friday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the deportees, comprising 166 male and six female, arrived the Hajj Camp of the international wing of the MMA, Lagos, at about 7am.
Nollywood Actress Ibinabo Fiberesima To Serve a 5-year Jail Term
Actress Ibinabo Fiberesima has been slammed a 5-year jail term by The Court of Appeal in Lagos on Friday. Justice Jamilu Yammama Tukur delivered the decision on Friday, saying that the appeal was shallow and lacked merit.
She (Ibinabo) was alleged to have collided with the car of a staff of Lagos State hospital, late Giwa Suraj as a result of reckless driving on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in February 2006.
The Nollywood actress had already been fined N100,000 by a Magistrate court, a decision that was overruled by the High Court. Justice Oluwayemi of the trial Court replaced the fine with a five-year jail term, saying that the Magistrate exercised “judicial recklessness” by giving the option of a fine.
She appealed the case, but according to Vanguard newspaper, her appeal was dismissed; thus setting her on the path to a 5-year jail term.
Ciara & Russell Wilson are Engaged!
Singer Ciara and football player Russell Wilson are engaged!
They got engaged during their vacation. The Christian couple has been celibate and is waiting until marriage to consummate their union.
Thursday 10 March 2016
New Video: Flavour ft Chidinma - MAMA
In commemoration of recent Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day celebration, 2Nite Music Group presents the official video for Flavour‘s latest single, “MAMA” which features Nigeria’s music princess, Chidinma and was directed by Clarence Peters.
BREAKING: PENGASSAN and NUPENG Call off the Nation Wide Strike
Nigerians can now breathe a sigh of relief as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has released a statement via its social media concerning the suspension of the corporate-wide strike carried out by oil workers.
In tweets via the NNPC group official twitter account, “the group executive councils of the NUPENG and PENGASSAN have resolved to support the resupporting and restructuring and change process toward the #NewNNPC.”
Wednesday 9 March 2016
Nigerian in US Arrested over Identity Fraud and Possible Terrorist Ties
The US feds have adopted and taken over the case of identification fraud involving a Nigerian man, Uchenna Azubuike, 29 charged with 13 counts identification fraud in Thomasville. The feds adopted the case over suspicions of ties with terrorist activities.
Moultrie Observer broke the news on their website a couple of days ago.
Monday 7 March 2016
New Video: Darey feat. Olamide – Asiko Laiye Remix
The video was directed by Moe Musa and features cameos from Ali Baba and Zaina. Check on it!
Pastor's Wife Caught Red Handed With Choirmaster
A choirmaster has been reportedly caught with a pastor’s wife in an unnamed hotel in Asaba, the Delta state capital.
The pastor (name withheld) who works in one of the new generation churches in Asaba, made the revelation of how he caught his wife having sex with the church’s choirmaster in the said hotel.
Saturday 5 March 2016
Housewife Bathes Husband With Hot Water For Denying Her Sex
An aggrieved housewife, Awele Nwani, 35, has allegedly bathed her husband, Frank Nwani, with hot water, claiming that her hubby denied her sex for three weeks.
The incident happened in Ibusa, Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State.The mother of six children, now on the run, also alleged that her husband had been having sexual affairs outside and threatened to make life unbearable for him.
Thursday 3 March 2016
Senate Extends JAMB Exam Validity to Three Years & Reduces Fee
The Senate Upper Chamber on Wednesday 2nd March 2016 extended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Entrance Examination (UTME) validity period to three years from one year.
This means students who write the entrance exam in a particular year and fail to secure admission in that year can use the same result in the subsequent years up until its expiration three years after. Good stuff!
Wednesday 2 March 2016
Pastor Enoch Adeboye Clocks 74 Today
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, is 74 today!
Happy Birthday Sir!
Tuesday 1 March 2016
Lassa Fever Kills Pregnant Woman, Doctor And Nurse In Kaduna
Kaduna State government has confirmed the death of three people following an outbreak of Lassa fever.
The trio –a doctor, a nurse and a pregnant woman, were confirmed dead at Saint Louis Specialist Hospital, Zonkwa, Zango Kataf local government area.
Pastor Butchers Wife To Death In Imo State
Viewers discretion advised:
According to reports, Etiti an indigene of Agwa in Oguta Local Government Area of the state, is a secondary school drop out and was a wheelbarrow pusher before he got the 'call', had allegedly deceived Udoka into marrying him after she went to him to seek God's intervention over whom to choose out of three suitors who wanted to marry her including a medical doctor, a fellow banker and a public servant.
#NoBankingDay – “Nigerians are Tired of Excessive Bank Charges & Bad Service”
Card Maintenance Fee, Token Fee, SMS Charges and the list goes on.
Nigerians are protesting excessive bank charges and mediocre service today with #NoBankingDay.
The hashtag is now trending on Twitter and other social media with many vowing not to complete any bank transactions today as well as sharing stories of bad bank service.
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