Iyanya & Yvonne Nelson cover February issue of Complete Fashion

Complete hotness! 

Banky W signs N100 Million Samsung deal

EME boss, Banky W, has renewed his endorsement deal with Samsung Electronics West Africa, which will see him earn up to N100million.

His reps, in a statement, confirmed that “Banky and Nollywood star, Kate Henshaw will be the faces of Samsung Electronics West Africa Mobile Division. They will work together to raise awareness for Samsung mobile products, and ultimately contribute to making Samsung phones the preferred brand in the West Africa sub-region.”

Banky W, who has previously been a brand ambassador for Etisalat and Coca Cola Bottling Company, expressed his gratitude for the belief and trust of the electronics giants.

“This is my second run as a Samsung brand ambassador and I’m grateful for the opportunity,” he said.

Eight feminists flashed their boobs to celebrate pope’s resignation

Eight feminists flashed their breasts in the heart of Paris’s Notre Dame cathedral on Tuesday to celebrate Pope Benedict XVI’s shock resignation announcement. The members of the Femen movement entered the Gothic cathedral dressed in long coats which they whipped off inside while ringing three bells near the altar.

“Pope no more!” they cried. “No more homophobe” and “Bye bye Benedict!”
Scandalised visitors voiced their disapproval.

“This is a sacred place, you can’t strip here,” said a Frenchwoman.

The Femen women’s power group has been making headlines since 2010 for topless feminist, pro-democracy and anti-corruption protests in Russia, Ukraine and London.

The protestors were dragged out of the cathedral by security but remained outside for some time shouting “In gay we trust” and “Get out homophobe.

Chief Mike Adenuga rains coach Keshi with Gifts

Chief Mike Adenuga is overwhelmed by the joy of the Super Eagles winning the African Cup of Nations after 19 years of futile attempts. Chief Adenuga added a Range Rover Sport and Posh Apartment in Lagos, in addition to the $200,000 he gave to Keshi.

He has earlier promised to take over from the government the payment of Keshi's Monthly salary from the month of March, 2013. In addition to that, President Jonathan at a special reception held in honour of the Super Eagles in Abuja yesterday evening rewarded the Super Eagles with National Honours, millions of Naira and plots of land in Abuja.

Suicide bomber stabbed on public transportation

Amir Hefez, 34, an unsuccessful suicide bomber with a dozen sticks of dynamite hidden beneath his coat, was stabbed several times on a local bus in a botched robbery attempt near Hannover Square in London.

Mr Hefez was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition, London media reports.

Based on the testimony of witnesses, Mr. Hefez was attacked with a knife around 4 p.m. while riding on bus 43. Mr. Hefez had engaged in a verbal conflict with a young man who attempted to flee the scene, but was later apprehended by police.

The incident occurred when the attacker, who has yet to be identified, attempted to steal Mr. Hefez’s backpack. The bomber was stabbed repeatedly when he tried to stop the theft.

Nigerian Railway Corporation begins cargo services after 10 years

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has commenced cargo operations after 10 years with the first haulage of goods from Ogun State to Niger State last week.

The first cargo operation in ten years commenced several days ago with 675 tonnes arriving Minna from Ogun State after 48 hours journey, about twelve hours quicker than its usual operation in the past.

The manager public relations of North Western District of the railway corporation, Abdulraouf Akinwuye said the cement transported was contracted from Luferage Company makers of WAPCO cement at Ewekoro in Ogun State. Akinwuye said that apart from less cost intensive nature of the train haulage services, the cargo train had the capacity to create job opportunities for the youths in the state and also enhance economic activities.

He explained that 50 youths were expected to benefit from the loading, off-loading and transportation of the goods in terms of employment. Good stuff!

Pope Benedict’s Resignation: Read his full statement

Here is the offical Vatican translation Pope Benedicts statement on his resignation.

Dear Brothers,

I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church.

After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry. I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only with words and deeds, but no less with prayer and suffering.

Nollywood's Nse Ikpe Etim to wed February

The actress who got engaged around Christmas 2012 will be getting married this week.

Nse is marrying a man she dated when she was much younger. They broke up many years back but re-connected recently. He is UK based so she will be relocating to the UK after the wedding. Congrats to her. 

Dr Sid launches own cookie called Índulge

Mavin record artist, Dr Sid launched his own quadruple chocolate cookie called Indulge. Indulge was unveiled yesterday Saturday February 9th at  POP 46 Saka Tinubu Victoria Island Lagos on the 9^th of February 2013.

The unveiling was attended by a small group of close friends, family and colleagues who experienced cookie joy. Indulge cookies can be purchased by placing orders at www.iamcookiejar.com or orders@iamcookiejar.com and cost N 3500 per jar.

Herbalist caught with fresh human tongue, female vagina in Ogun

Wonders! A herbalist identified as Chief Dandola Owotomo aka Amuludun Isese has been reportedly caught with human tongue, arm and a woman’s private part in Ijebu-Igbo, in Ijebu-Igbo North-East Local Government Area of Ogun State.

He was said to be one of the three suspected ritualists arrested by police in the state in connection with the disappearance of a 70-year-old Kehinde Rabiu, who was declared missing at Idode-Imomo in the area.

Vanguard findings revealed that Owotomo,65, was arrested at his residence in Oke Agbo, Ijebu-Igbo in Ijebu North Local Government Area by policemen from Atan Police Division following a tip- off.

A police source from Atan Police Station, who pleaded anonymity, told Vanguard that the man was picked up by policemen after his house was searched where a shrine was uncovered with fresh human parts.

Wizkid is going International and we have to Re-negotiate the contract

I remember I brought you lot news about Wizkid parting ways with EME, here's what Banky had to say 

“Wizkid is going international and as a result we have to re-negotiate the contract he signed. Wizkid has his own idea of how he wants to do things and he has plans for himself too. Wizkid is still with us, there’s no problem, things will be sorted out soon” Banky W told Silverbird.

Kidnap suspect’s father burnt alive by youths in Imo

The father of Udoka Ibe, who openly confessed his involvement in the gruesome murder of Imo State Deputy Governor’s Director of Protocol, Mr. Laz Anyanwu, was yesterday burnt alive by irate Amaimo youths.

Saturday Vanguard investigations revealed that scores of angry youths from Amaimo in Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state went on rampage, burning and destroying properties belonging to the Ibe family.

The suspect’s father, whose name could not immediately be ascertained, was bundled into a bus allegedly belonging to a member of the family and set ablaze.
It was also gathered that youths from Umuololo, Obodo Amaimo initiated the protest march soon after they heard the news from the local radio stations and were later joined by their colleagues from Amaobu, Obodo Amaimo, the native home of the suspect, Udoka Ibe.

Tiwa Savage hits back at critics of her dress sense

Newly engaged singer, Tiwa Savage, has hit back at people who have roundly criticized her choice of dressing, especially when she is performing on stage.

The Mavin first lady says those people are hypocrites, who also condemn her dress sense when she reveals a bit more, but refuse to praise her when she steps out in flowing gowns.

“Gonna speak my mind this morning. People only wanna see fault in others. No one speaks when I wear dresses. Why do you people only focus on certain outfits? No one talks when I wear gowns. People only wanna dwell on negatives,” she tweeted.

She added: “No 1 tlks wen I wear dresses,haters wanna make out like I only wear pant. Get a life. Truth is most haters do worse things behind clsd doors. @RandaAndrew my dear its unfortunate the criticism is not valid. If I was always Unclad then fine but truth is most times I am not.”
Savage was particularly responding to the criticisms that greeted her outfit to the MAC Rocks Colour event in Lagos.

Kim Kardashian set to visit Nigeria

Today,ace musician Darey announced that Kim Kardashian will be the co-host for his 'Love like a movie Concert on the 17th of February 2013. Kim K has also confirmed this in a tweet.

The event has been dubbed 'an unforgettable evening of music, dance and theater that touches the soul''.

Other Nigerian superstars set to feature in the concert are: 2face Idibia, Flavour, Ice Prince, Iyanya, Timi Dakolo, Waje, 9ice, Praiz,Naeto C and Darey.

Video: Durella - Club Rock

Just came across this video. Check out Durella as he rocks with nude gurls in this club banger 'Club Rock'

Channels TV Presenter, Joe Ighile is Dead

Death came calling unexpectedly last night for the Head of Sports Channels Television Joe Ighile when he died while presenting the 9’0clock Sports programme live. Joe,who introduced the programme,on suspecting some discomfort, asked for a break on television and requested to be taken to the hospital immediately. Just few minutes after getting to the hospital ,he was pronounced dead. He is married and blessed with two beautiful children. So sad, may his soul rest in peace. 

Video: Governor Uduaghan And Senator Chris Ngige Show Their Kukere Style On Stage

Lol, life is good.

Man commits suicide at Kubwa over N110,000 Debt

Tragedy struck last Tuesday at Kubwa, Abuja when a 30-year-old man, Shola Simon, poisoned himself due to his inability to offset a debt to the tune of N110,000.

The elder brother to the deceased, Oluminde, told our reporter that he and his family had left the house that fateful day with the deceased, a panel beater, for their respective shops without any sign of ill health. He said he however received a call from the deceased around 11am demanding that he should come back home immediately or meet him dead.

Oluminde, said he was trying to fix his bad car when the deceased called and had to suspend the repairs to respond to the distress call put to him by his late brother. “Before I could enter the house, my brother was already lying down dead with foams on his mouth,” he lamented. He said when he interrogated his late brother’s colleagues, they told him that somebody had earlier brought a car for him to sell which he had sold and collected part payment from the buyer.

Nigerian S-African-based barber nabbed with N50m cocaine

A Nigerian, based in South Africa, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA with 6.100kg substance suspected to be cocaine ,at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The 45-year-old suspect identified as Ozoh Hycenth Chukwuemeka, was apprehended during the outward clearance of passengers on board Arik Air to South Africa.

Explaining how Ozoh was arrested, the agency’s Airport Commander, Hamza Umar, told newsmen that the substance was concealed in a false compartment in his luggage. When a search was conducted at the baggage checking desk at the departure hall, the substance was discovered to be cocaine,which street value was estimated at N50 million.

Annie Macaulay announces wedding date

She announced this today on her Facebook page. Wish them the best. 

Zeal of Style Plus to join Mavin Records?

The trio of Styl Plus (Shifi Omoefe, Zeal Onyecheme and Tunde Akinsanmi) has finally kissed each other goodbye due to what insiders have described as irreconcilable differences after nine years of doing music together.

A source revealed to Skoops that the handwriting had been on the wall for a long time but members of the group were obstinate because they were scared of taking a leap of faith, afraid of what life outside Styl Plus might offer. However, with the dwindling fortunes of the group, it became obvious late last year that the brand had become moribund and so they were forced to part ways albeit on a very sad note. “It was only their first album that made an impact.

NEW LAW: Rapists to face life imprisonment

Chairman, House Committee on Human Rights, Hon. Beni Lar, said, Wednesday, that rapists would face life imprisonment once the current Violence Against Persons Bill becomes law.

Lar, who made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Abuja, said the National Assembly had decided to expedite action on the passage of the bill, considering the increasing prevalence of rape in the country.

She pointed out that the bill would not only protect rape victims but equally provide protection for victims of violence including physical, sexual, psychological, domestic, harmful traditional practices and discrimination.
She said: “My only concern is that in our laws today, the punishment for rape is very light and that is why you find people committing rape against children. It’s unfortunate.
“It is because of issues like this that it has come to the attention of the National Assembly that we have the Violence Against Persons Bill.

Pres. Jonathan's CNN electricity claims punctured in Amanpour's Super Bowl follow-up

This got me laughing real hard, the tweets especially.

Happy Birthday to me!!!

Yes, am a year older today. Hip hip hurray!!!

Video - Gangnam Style - African Version

Lol! Creative though

Photos: Terry G and son

Awww!

Anti bomb squad defuse bomb aimed at Okonjo Iweala

A tragic Monday in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja was averted at the premises of the Nigerian Postal Service located at Area 10, when a suspicious parcel believed to be containing Improvised Explosive Device was diffused.

The parcel according to an eyewitness was said to have been brought in on Saturday for posting and addressed to the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, but the suspicious nature of the parcel prompted the postal personnel on duty to alert the police anti bomb squad who later diffused it Monday morning.

Tiwa Savage and Manager Tee Billz are Engaged!

Awww, congrats to her. Love is really in the air this month. After months of denial and hiding, R&B-Pop singer Tiwa Savage and her manager Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ are now officially engaged!

Tee Billz made a formal proposal to Tiwa Savage on the 5 February, 2013, nine days to Valentine’s Day. The romantic moment was witnessed by a few celebrity friends including label boss Don Jazzy, Dr SID, Banky W, OAP Toolz and several others.

The pair had denied the relationship for years, and when the marriage rumours surfaced weeks back, their denials became even more vehement. But the past few days proved they had gotten tired of living a lie with photos, and tweets from here and Dubai confirming what they had hidden for long.

Reasons behind the Wizkid/Banky W split

Been hearing news of Wizkid's split from EME but wasn't sure if it was true. Apparently it seems its true tho. Found this gist on nigerian eye about the split.

The split between Banky W and Wizkid, inside sources say, resulted from an alleged high difference in what Banky W gets from revenues made by the young star, Wizkid.

The ‘injustice’, according to what NE gathered, has been bothering Wizkid until he summoned the courage to ask for an improved contract from Banky W, which hit him (Banky) by surprise.
“You know Wizkid is the backbone of EME music label. The boy (Wizkid) feels that Banky W has been milking too much from him with the large chunk of what Banky W takes from what the boy makes.

Lets see an example of EME’s costs & income ( for Wizkid)

New Video: Terry G - Love Affair

Father stabbed to death by sons to claim his N40 million gratuity

A man, Ekemini Bassey has confessed to killing his father, a retired University of Calabar lecturer, Prof. Nathaniel Bassey, to claim his N40m gratuity and split with his brother Odiong Bassey, still wanted by the police.

According to reports, police sources said Ekemini confessed that he and his brother got some clues that their father, who was teaching on contract basis after his retirement, was about to be paid his benefits and gratuity of over N40m and they decided to kill him so that the money would be paid to them as the next of kin.

The sources added that Ekemini confessed during interrogation that they stabbed their father three times in different parts of the body and stuffed his mouth with old newspapers so that he would not cry for help
It is claimed that when Ekemini and his brother killed their father, they tactically dropped a knife beside him to create the impression that he had committed suicide out of frustration.

Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon congratulates Super Eagles

He said in his congratulatory tweet:

“Its my emblem pleasure to congratulate our superior Melofarm exclamagated Bermasaur on their recent victory against Ivory Coast.

As the refermed, solid giants are to face Winners of the later game in an uncavoured camfamgnam match, my empyrean paradisiac rendezvous advice to the Super Eagles is for them to recumbently metragaloblicly believe in God.

If possible, they should parademically paralyze their postulated orthodexial legs. I wish them arxiatical luck”. 

Mehn, figure it out! 

16 month old boy stolen from church in Imo

Sixteen-month old Emman-uel Onyekachi Alamanjo has been reported abducted from Saint Mary’s Catholic Cathedral Parish, Okigwe, giving the impression that hoodlums have again started kidnapping, snatching and stealing toddlers from churches in Imo State.

Vanguard investigations revealed that the little boy was taken to the church for the 10a.m mass by his mother, Mrs. Salome Alamanjo.

It was also gathered that little Emmanuel became very uncomfortable with the temperature inside the crowded church and because he was crying ceaselessly, his mother handed him over to his elder sister to take outside for fresh air.

Man arrested for killing his three-month-old child

The Niger State Police Command has arrested Mr. Mohammed Adamu for allegedly killing his three months old son.

The mother of the baby and the ex-wife of the suspect had gone to collect the monthly upkeep of the baby as directed by the court when the suspect engaged her in a fight and forcefully collected the baby.

Mallama Shamsiya, a passerby, who sensed danger quickly rushed to her family house and alerted some members of her family. They however met his absence when they got there.

Lagos State Government set to Introduce Cable Cars for Mass Transportation

The state government in partnership with a cable car company, Ropeways Transport Limited, is set to launch a cable car mass urban transit system. According to Tribune, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and Ropeways Transport Limited have signed a 30-year Franchise Agreement to this effect.

Under the terms of the agreement, Ropeways Transport will this November begin the construction of towers, stations and connecting network cables along various routes covered in the first phase of the project, namely, Ijora–Iddo, Iddo–Adeniji, Apapa–Oluwole, Oluwole–Adeniji, Adeniji–Obalende, Obalende–Falomo, and Falomo–Victoria Island. The project is expected to be fully completed and commissioned by early 2015.

The Chief Executive Officer of Ropeways Transport Limited, Dapo Olumide told Tribune that “the Lagos cable car transit system would provide an alternative means of mass transportation in the city and it will help ease the current transportation hassles in Lagos and help restore dignity to commuting because the current situation hampers economic development within the city and negatively impacts the quality of life of its residents”. Great news!

Gay guy gets butt implant

Ermm, you like? 

Countdown to Governor Chime's return

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio said yesterday that ailing Enugu State Governor Sullivan Chime will return to the country in the next ten days. Governor Chime has been receiving treatment in a London hospital since September last year.
Akpabio said:

“I was part of the delegation that visited the governor in London and I brought a message of goodwill to His Excellency, the governor of Enugu State and like I said, we must learn to mourn with those who mourn and rejoice with those who rejoice. We should not play politics out of people’s health. “For me, I’m very grateful to God that Governor Chime has recovered fully and he would be assuming duties within the next 10 days. 

"I can confirm that because I had interactions with him and he's in good health. Once the doctors give him the go ahead, he will be in the office. Quote me" Countdown begins

Sons from Hell: 2 sons kidnap father and demand N5 million ransom

Two suspected children have been arrested in Anambra State for allegedly kidnapping their father. The two brothers, Ifeanyi and Obinna, aged 44 and 33 respectively, were arrested by the State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), led by Supol James Nwafor, after they were implicated in the alleged abduction of their father, Chief Mike Onwukamuche.

The two sons were said to have demanded for N5 million ransom from their father. According to investigation, the 74-year-old victim was abducted in Ojota and taken to Obosi and was allegedly held hostage for one week by the suspects.

N4billion budgeted for Patience Jonathan's project

Seriously! There's a N4 billion vote in the 2013 budget of the Federal Capital Territory for the First Lady Mission, which is Dame Patience Jonathan's project. The N4 billion is for building a mission office for the First Lady. Seriously, N4billion to build a mission office, Incredible!

Heard some senators are kicking against it which is a good move. Senator Babajide Omoworare said:
The Women Development Centre is there for the use of the First Lady to do anything she wants to do and I'm not aware that there's a First Ladies Mission in the US where we copied the presidential system of government. There's no such building in South Africa or Ghana that is our neighbour.

New Video: Tonto Dike - It's Ova

There's sure no stopping Tonto!

Senator Tinubu presents N108 Million to Lagos State University

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, (ACN Lagos Central), recently presented a cheque of N108 million to the Lagos State University (LASU) as grant from Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND).


This was disclosed by the Media Officer of the institution, Jerry Olatunbosun in Lagos. Olatunbosun said that the money was meant for the development of the institution.
Despite the fact that the university was located outside Senator Remi Tinubu’s constituency, she said she gave the grant as a sign of love.

She said, “The bond between us, the senators representing the state at the National Assembly is a strong one that cannot be thwarted by allocations.

EFCC arrests 20 "yahoo yahoo" boys

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested twenty suspected internet fraudsters, otherwise called yahoo-yahoo boys. 

The arrest which was carried out in a joint operation with officers of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin, followed intelligence report on their activities.
They were nabbed in a surprise raid on their Caber office tucked in an old building located on Silk Road , Benin City .


At the point of arrest, the fraudsters had in their possession forty five (45) laptops of different make, twenty eight (28) telephone sets, eight (8) internet mobile modems and one Nissan car with registration number USL 375 AG.

The suspected fraudsters who are mostly in their twenties includes: Idehen Obabueki, Adesa Lucky, Usuagu Uche, Eloghosa Olikiabor, Larry Edomwonyi, Amowie Maike, Francis Ezegbede, Itua Samuel and Endurance John Egbeifo. Others are Amego Ovenseri, Iyen Ighodaro, Philip Agbodori, Lucky Robinson, Nnadi Obinna, Osabuohien Osahon, Chinenu Eze, Peter Sunday, Solomon Ogu, Niyi Femi and Osagie Aghedo.

The suspects have made useful statements.
Most of them confessed to be engaged in online dating of foreigners particularly widows.
They also confessed to using different pseudo names and faces to deceive their prospective victims.

Nollywood stars Chika Ike & Yul Edochie for House of MaliQ Cover

Gorg! See some more pics after the cut

RIM Launches Blackberry 10

BlackBerry 10 is the first version of RIM’s smartphone platform designed for touch devices. Previous versions, such as BlackBerry 7, were optimized for non-touch handsets with physical keyboards.

Other nice additions to it includes an adaptive software keyboard that adjusts to your typing style over time and a predictive word suggestion feature that can add words to your messages with a quick gesture. There is also a new camera that offers features such as composite photos that snap several images in quick succession so you can merge them into one idealized photo.

It also has new enterprise features including Balance, which creates two "personas" on a BlackBerry device, one for work and one for personal use. 

New Video: Kay Switch - Sister Caro ft. D'Banj

Man sentenced to 3 years in jail for stealing BlackBerry, while N2 Billion pension theif is freed

A man was sentenced to three years in jail for stealing a telephone handset worth N17, 000 even as pension thief who stole N2billion is freed

Less than 24 hours after an Abuja High Court sentenced Pension Thief John Yakubu Yusuf to two years in prison for admitting to stealing around N2 billion, an Ikare Magistrate Court in Ondo State has sentenced another man to three years in prison for stealing a telephone handset worth N17, 000.

The Abuja court had on Monday sentenced the former director of the Police Pension Board , John Yakubu Yusuf, to two-year imprisonment.

Court asks Dr Soleye to pay ex-wife N45million divorce settlement

Encomium magazine is reporting that Nike Oshinowo's estranged husband, Dr Tunde Soleye has been asked by a Lagos High Court to give his ex-wife Dr Mrs Funmilayo Soleye 100, 000 pounds and N20million as divorce settlement, and also relinquish their London home to her.

Mrs Funmi Soleye filed for divorce after her husband of 28 years and father of her three children, Tunde Soleye married former beauty queen, Nike Oshinowo traditionally. The court did not only grant Mrs Soleye divorce request, they also asked Nike Oshinowo to compensate her by paying her N5million for wrecking her marriage and causing her pain. Wow!

Nike and Dr Soleye have since parted ways. 

Hilarious Video: Basketmouth and the man of God

Movie Trailer: “Alan Poza” Starring OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya

‘ALAN POZA‘ is described as “a hilarious youth romantic comedy which explores the emotional adventures of a young music label executive and his daily grapples with the temptations in that sector.”

The movie is produced and directed by Charles Novia and will be released by his company, November Productions.

The movie stars young acts like O.C Ukeje, Belinda Effiah, Beverly Naya, Okey Uzoeshi and veteran, Norbert Young.

NEW WAY TO FIGHT RAPE: The Invention of an Anti-Molestation Female Condom

An anti-rape female condom using a different design was invented by Sonnet Ehlers, a South African woman. Ehlers was motivated to create it while working as a blood technician with the South African Blood Transfusion Service, during which time she met many rape victims.

Ehler mentioned that she was inspired to create RAPEX (later renamed to rape-aXe) when a patient who had been defiled stated, “If only I had teeth down there,” suggesting the myth of the vagina dentata. Initially called RapeX, the name was changed in 2006 upon discovering that RAPEX is also an EU warning system against dangerous goods on the market.