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- Prophet in police net over false prophecy
- Jumia delivering Calabar International Jazz Festival tickets to your doorstep
- Photos: President Jonathan arrives Bayelsa for daughter's wedding
- Get ready Naija people, Chiwetel Ejiofor is coming to town! :-)
- Oh no she didn't! Dencia takes a swipe at Lupita's Lancôme deal..lol
- New Video: D'banj & African All Stars - Cocoa Na Chocolate
- Lupita Nyong'o becomes Lancôme's first black spokesperson
- 'I don't like poor men admiring me' - Fast rising actress, Lizzy Gold
- Photos: Baileys Celebrates Mother’s Day in Grand Style
- "I'll give marriage another shot, but not now." actress Chike Ike says
- Why na? Chris Brown flown to DC with other prisoners in Con Air
- Mother of 2 supermodel Oluchi Orlandi shows off amazing bikini bod
- Be the first with the latest looks with MRP.com
- Court orders Financial Reporting Council to stop investigating Sanusi
- Beyonce's little brother headed to a homeless shelter
- Hilarious AY Skit: Driver's Licence
- Yet another ritualist house discovered in Abeokuta
- If you own land in Cross River State, E- register it now!
- Photos: Zara Gretti laid to rest
- Atiku Abubakar's son, Abba, set to wed his American fiancee
- Photos: Meet the 51 Miss Tourism Nigeria Finalists
- Are You Ready For Work?
- Jim Iyke releases new promo photos for Season2 of his reality show
- Nigerian man learned to walk in high heels as part of his plans to kill his mother
- MTNCelebdouble toast celebs look-alikes tonight in Lagos, Benin & Enugu
Prophet in police net over false prophecy Posted: 04 Apr 2014 01:17 PM PDT Alphonsus Ezie, a 56year old prophet with the Celestial Church of Christ Igando District, Lagos State has been arrested and remanded in prison by the police for tricking his congregation with a false prophecy, PM news reports. Prophet Ezie had on a Sunday service prophesied seeing some members of his congregation traveling to Netherland for greener pastures and coming back home successful. He asked all those interested in making the prophecy fulfilled in their lives to meet with his friend, Mr Samuel, a travel agent, to help them with their travel papers. And Mr Samuel disappeared with their money..lol. Continue 16 unsuspecting members excitedly met with Mr Samuel in a hotel in Ejigbo where they made various payments to him for their travel documents. Among those who paid for the documents were; Julius Adefisoye, N217,000; Mathew Oyedele, N125,000; Kinsley John, N120,000; James Obiakpo, N240,000, who paid for himself and fiancee; Adewumi Osisoya N70,000; Akimbami Kunle, N50,000 and Lekan Ogundepo, N50,000. Trouble started when the members waited for months without seeing Mr Samuel or the travel documents they had paid for. They alerted the Igando Police Station and the prophet was arrested alongside Mr Samuel. Both men were charged to the Ejigbo Magistrate court where they pleaded not guilty.A N100,000 bail was set for both men with two sureties in like manner and are currently in police custody pending when they fulfill their bail conditions. | ||
Jumia delivering Calabar International Jazz Festival tickets to your doorstep Posted: 04 Apr 2014 12:50 PM PDT The stage is set for the biggest festival hitting Nigeria in Easter and Jumia.com has exclusive rights to sell tickets for Calabar International Jazz Festival. Every great debut deserves a befitting sequel and as such the biggest Jazz Festival to have hit our shores is returning this Easter to light up the city of Calabar. Lovers of smooth jazz, R 'n' B and African dance music can begin to look forward to three nights of unforgettable performances by internationally acclaimed artistes such as Hugh Masekela, Liquideep, Jimmy Dludlu, Micasa Music (South Africa), TimothaLanae (USA) and Gwyn Jay Allen (UK). Continue... Local superstars are definitely not left out and you can get prepared to be serenaded by A List artistes such as Dare Art Alade, Yinka Davies and Kunle Ayo. Jumia is giving everyone all over Nigeria the opportunity to be at the biggest jazz festival in Nigeria,With delivery of tickets across 36 states. Jazz lovers can now order their tickets online ahead of the festival and be among the first people to secure their seats for Calabar International Jazz festival. The Festival is a three event that is not exclusive to nighttime events but also has tourist fun activities planned. Some of which are historical and cultural tours, boat cruises, a culinary session of traditional Calabar dishes, witnessing of the Calabar festival Marathon and many more. There will also be the chance to experience Music Meets Photography, a unique live music event where you can get your picture taken in a variety of scenes by some of Nigeria's most talented photographers. Get the best of your Easter with the Calabar International Jazz festival that takes place between the 18th and 20th of April. Tickets for the concerts vary from N15, 000 for Standard, N20, 000 for Premium and N25, 000 for VIP. The seasonal ticket prices (per person for all the 3 nights) are N40, 000 for Standard, N50, 000 for Premium and N65, 000 for VIP. This is great value for what will be an extraordinary experience. Get your ticketsHere nowon Jumia | ||
Photos: President Jonathan arrives Bayelsa for daughter's wedding Posted: 04 Apr 2014 12:53 PM PDT President Jonathan arrived Yenagoa, Bayelsa State today to attend the traditional wedding of his first adopted daughter Faith Sakwe Elizabeth, who will wed her heartthrob Prince Osim Godswill Edward tomorrow Saturday April 5th. Continue to see more pics...
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Get ready Naija people, Chiwetel Ejiofor is coming to town! :-) Posted: 04 Apr 2014 12:28 PM PDT Get ready people, Oscar nominated & BAFTA winning actor Chiwetel Ejiofor is set to storm Nigeria for Half Of A Yellow Sun. Naija babes, you ready? *wink* Continue... Last week Tuesday, was a moment of tears, clap, back slapping and photography as select group of people made up of mainly movie industry stakeholders, film critics and the media gathered for the screening of the 10 Million Dollar movie 'HALF OF A YELLOW SUN.' There was about ten minutes of heart-touching moment of tears, as Yewande Sadiku, the executive producer who raised over 10 million Dollars for the movie recollected how painfully excruciating it was for her to raise that kind of money especially more so when she has raised over a billion Dollar for other non-movie business ventures. 'I never believed it could take me about 6 years to raise that kind of money, I am an investment banker by profession, part of my specialty is raising money for people, I have headed a team that raised 1 billion dollars for a corporate organization, I could not believe that raising money for a project that I want to do personally would take this long. Somehow people do not believe it could be done and a lot of people do not believe in the movie industry, there were many times I broke down with tears in my car especially when someone had promised to make a commitment and all of a sudden you can't reach the person anymore or the person stops picking your calls or replying SMS'. Continuing, Yewande said 'Somehow my husband and I sold everything we had and we got one or two people to also put down part of the money and borrowed the remaining money from banks'. The tears got a few people on Yewande's side but what finally sealed the conviction was the movie after it was screened. It is a movie that would make any Nigerian in any part of the world proud. Yewande was greatly applauded by the select few, among whom were, Kunle Afolayan, movie critics like Toni Kan, Steve Ayorinde, Samuel Olatunji, Niran Adedokun and respected script writer Tunde Babalola (writer of 'The Meeting', 'The Assignment' and 'Last Flight to Abuja'). For Toni Kan, 'HALF OF A YELLOW SUN' should be a must watch for every Nigerian. "You must go and watch it ('HALF OF A YELLOW SUN') because it is a valuable piece of Nigeria's cinema history. It will teach you and touch you in many ways and with2015 approaching and rabble-rousers banging on the drums of war, this love story set in the time of war will give you perspective. War is evil but love conquers all. When I read the novel, I was upset that it had been marketed, mostly, as a book about the Biafran war, it was not. It was a love story set in a time of war. At the core of 'HALF OF A YELLOW SUN' is love, lust, loss and the healing power of forgiveness." The movie which would be screened in Nigeria, Australia, US, UK, Middle East and Portugal stars Oscar nominee, Chiwetel Ejiofor, British actress, Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Nollywood acts, Genevieve Nnaji, Zack Orji, Wale Ojo, OC Ukeje, and veteran singer Onyeka Onwenu. The movie is directed by Nigerian playwright, Biyi Bandele. The premiere in Nigeria is on April 12, 2014 while it will be released across cinemas in Nigeria from April 25, 2014. Just Incase you didn't know, Arinze Ejiofor, a doctor and a Nigerian highlife musician is Chiwetel's father. In 1988 he passed on after a motor accident that involved him and Chiwetel who was only 11years old and has scars on his forehead to show for it. One of the titles of late Arinze's album is Nna Anyi Bi Na Enu Igwe Twitter: @HOAYSMovie | ||
Oh no she didn't! Dencia takes a swipe at Lupita's Lancôme deal..lol Posted: 04 Apr 2014 12:03 PM PDT | ||
New Video: D'banj & African All Stars - Cocoa Na Chocolate Posted: 04 Apr 2014 11:21 AM PDT Here are the visuals to one of Africa's biggest collaborations, 'Cocoa Na Chocolate'. Catch D'banj, Omwunmi, Victoria Kimani and others get their hands dirty in the farm in the new video whose aim is to raise awareness and increase African leaders investment in agriculture. 'Cocoa na Chocolate' was co-produced by Cobhams Asuquo and DeeVee of DB Records. It was directed by Godfather Productions and set in South Africa. Enjoy... The verses were written by each participating artist, and the hook was written by D'Banj, whose company, DKM Media partnered with ONE to undertake the project. | ||
Lupita Nyong'o becomes Lancôme's first black spokesperson Posted: 04 Apr 2014 08:22 AM PDT Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o announced yesterday Thursday April 3rd that she's the new face of cosmetics giant, Lancôme. The actress is the beauty company's first black ambassador. She joins other A-list ambassadors like Kate Winslet and Julia Roberts. In a statement to the media, Lupita said she was proud to represent Lancôme and that beauty should not be dictated, but should instead be an expression of a woman's freedom to be herself. Lancôme ad campaigns featuring Lupita will begin airing in September. | ||
'I don't like poor men admiring me' - Fast rising actress, Lizzy Gold Posted: 04 Apr 2014 07:57 AM PDT Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold, says the major criteria for any man to woo her is that he must be rich and that no poor man should even think of admiring her picture, let alone 'toast' her. In a chat with Entertainment Express, Lizzy also said bank alerts turn her on. What she said below...
Lizzy says asides having money and being willing to spend it on her, another very important thing she looks out for in a man is that he must be well 'endowed'. | ||
Photos: Baileys Celebrates Mother’s Day in Grand Style Posted: 04 Apr 2014 07:55 AM PDT Mothers are the glue that holds our families together, so in honour of the lovely women that exemplify kindness, care and love, Baileys celebrates Mothers and how special they are. Vlisco in partnership with Baileys celebrated Mother's Day in exquisite style at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos on Sunday, 30thMarch. Continue... The ever present Baileys Boutique with the BM pro was there to give a professional make over to various guests and consumers who graced the occasion. The fun and excitement didn't stop there as loyal consumers were also glammed up at Ikeja shopping mall Lagos, Grand Tower Abuja and Polo Park Enugu simultaneously on Sunday. Baileys gave out lots of awesome prizes in participating stores pan Nigeria through a lucky dip after each purchase of Baileys Check out some of the pictures of Baileys Boutique at the event and malls. To see more pictures, please visit www.facebook.com/BaileysNigeria. · Baileys is for persons above 18 years. · Remember to drink responsibly. · Do not drink and drive. | ||
"I'll give marriage another shot, but not now." actress Chike Ike says Posted: 04 Apr 2014 07:54 AM PDT In a recent interview with Punch, actress Chika Ike said her divorce is in her past and plans to marry again but not immediately.
The UN ambassador also spoke on the increased rate of failed marriages in Nollywood She also addressed the notion of men being intimidated by single celebrity women
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Why na? Chris Brown flown to DC with other prisoners in Con Air Posted: 04 Apr 2014 06:35 AM PDT I don't like the way they are trying to beat this guy completely down. Chris Brown's legal team's last ditch effort to transport him personally to Washington D.C. for his misdemeanor assault trial has been denied and Chris is headed to D.C. on Con Air...a prisoner aircraft...with other criminals TMZ reports... Chris Brown has just been picked up by federal marshals on what will be one of the longest journeys across the country since the prop plane era ... TMZ has learned. Sources connected with the case tell us Chris is on his way to a federal holding facility in San Bernardino to begin his long trip to Washington D.C. where he will stand trial for assault. Later today Chris will board a airplane -- guarded by U.S. Marshals and appropriately restrained -- but the flight is NOT a non-stop. In fact, we're told there are so many stops he probably won't get there until Sunday. Continue...We're told all of these flights go through Oklahoma, with stops along the way to pick up other prisoners. Chris will be in D.C. for a hearing Monday where his lawyer, Mark Geragos, will try to get the charges dismissed because he believes prosecutors inappropriately used the grand jury to gain an unfair advantage in the criminal case. Now here's the thing. If Geragos loses, Chris will sit in a D.C. jail facility until his D.C. trial kicks off on April 17. | ||
Mother of 2 supermodel Oluchi Orlandi shows off amazing bikini bod Posted: 04 Apr 2014 06:51 AM PDT | ||
Be the first with the latest looks with MRP.com Posted: 04 Apr 2014 06:27 AM PDT Hey Fashion Lover! Mr Price has just launched their online fashion store – MRP.com. Now you can browse and shop their entire range, anytime you want - it's like having the store to yourself! You'll find the hottest fashion at the hottest price – 24/7! MRP regularly update the site with new arrivals so you'll always be first to see the hottest looks. The best part is – MRP delivers anywhere in Lagos! Keep an ear out because they're set to deliver to other areas soon. Continue... When you order online, the MRP courier will contact you to make delivery arrangements. You can pay by cash or credit card upon delivery and, if you do need to return your order, you can do so no problem. Read more reasons to shop online now! And there's more! They are running a super cool competition where you can win hot fashion for a year. That's a serious wardrobe update worth 2200 NGN, every month for twelve months! click here to enter now The lucky winner can use their voucher in any MRP store, or online! You can find Mr Price stores in Abuja, Ibadan, Ikeja and Surulere and there will be four new stores opening soon. Click here to find your closest store. | ||
Court orders Financial Reporting Council to stop investigating Sanusi Posted: 04 Apr 2014 05:57 AM PDT Justice J. T. Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Lagos, today April 4th ordered the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) to stop any further investigations it is currently carrying out on the suspended CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido. The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria had leveled allegations of financial recklessness and abuse of office on Sanusi and recommended his suspension which was effected on February 20. The council in its presentation to the president said they found Mr Sanusi's report on the audited financial statement of the CBN for the year ended Dec. 2012 and other related issues unsatisfactory. Upon his Suspension, Mr Sanusi was invited to a panel set up by the council at Elephant House Ikeja Lagos for questioning on March 27th but failed to turn up. Reports say Sanusi felt the panel was bias and was set out to rubbish his person. He filed a suit that same day asking the court to stop the FRCN from investigating him as it lacked the constitutional power to investigate him. His request was granted by a judge today. | ||
Beyonce's little brother headed to a homeless shelter Posted: 04 Apr 2014 06:36 AM PDT A month after Beyonce's father had his child support order for his 3 year-old son Nixon slashed from $12,000 a month to $2,400 a month, his baby mama, Alexandra, says she and the boy are headed to a homeless shelter. Because of the slash, Matthew Knowles won't have make child support payments the next two years after a court ruled that the $12k he paid for the last three years means he's paid in full until nearly 2016. Now Nixon's mother says Beyonce hasn't lifted a finger to help. Alexsandra tells In Touch Magazine "I can't imagine how Beyoncé feels knowing she has a homeless brother. I know if I were in the same position, I would reach out. Maybe she is too busy." "Nixon deserves to know his family, and I hope one day he will meet his sister"Why not get a job instead of going to a homeless shelter? There are lots of single mums out there getting things done and giving their kids quality life. So if Beyonce wasn't his step sister, nko? | ||
Hilarious AY Skit: Driver's Licence Posted: 04 Apr 2014 05:20 AM PDT A hilarious skit featuring Toyin Aimakhu Johnson and Beverly Osu. AY has entered serious wahala with his wife; watch to find out what he did! This year's edition of the AY Live Show comes up on Easter Sunday the 20th of April at the Eko Hotel And Suites. MVP Lagos and AY Show presents the most creative and exciting Comedy and Music Concert in Africa featuring I Go Dye, Gordons, Helen Paul, Elenu, Akpororo, Funny Bone, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kcee, Burna Boy, Dr. Sid, Seyi Shay, J. Martins, Harrysong, Sir Shina Peters and many more.... | ||
Yet another ritualist house discovered in Abeokuta Posted: 04 Apr 2014 05:16 AM PDT Guess it's the season of uncovering ritualist dens. Another den was discovered yesterday, April 3rd in Akinremi Estate in the Adigbe area of Obafemi-Owode LGA of Ogun State, Vanguard reports A pregnant young lady in a bid to set herself free from the ritualist ran out of a duplex in the estate on Wednesday night and informed the estate residents of what was happening in the building. The young lady said she was from Abia state and was sold to the ritualist by her elders sister for N100,000. By Thursday morning, youths in the area, mostly students of the Moshood Abiola Polythecnic, invaded the building and engaged in a thorough search of the building and amongst the things they found in the building were charms, ivory plate containing fresh blood, coffin, and effigies. Continue Also discovered in the building were passports and Identity cards of Senior and Junior Students of Sacred Heart Catholic College, Oke-Ilewo who are believed to have been killed by the ritualist. Other male and female clothings were found in the building. Three pregnant ladies and three kids were rescued from the building. Angered by the act, the youths of the area took laws into their hands and burnt the building down with the cars in the building. The Ogun State Police Deputy PRO officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, while confirming the incident said the police has arrested two suspects, one Muibat Yusuf and her brother, who are indigenes of Kwara State. | ||
If you own land in Cross River State, E- register it now! Posted: 04 Apr 2014 04:38 AM PDT The Cross River State Government has begun E-registration of all old C of O's and new land acquisitions through its agency CRGIA. So if you own land or property re- register it immediately. www.crgia.crossriverstate.gov. | ||
Photos: Zara Gretti laid to rest Posted: 04 Apr 2014 04:42 AM PDT | ||
Atiku Abubakar's son, Abba, set to wed his American fiancee Posted: 04 Apr 2014 03:39 AM PDT Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, is set to walk down the aisle with his American fiancee tomorrow April 5th. The wedding will hold in Dubai and is expected to be a private affair on request of the girl's family while a more elaborate reception will hold in Nigeria later. Abba (pictured middle) met his fiancee when he went to study in America. Congrats to them. | ||
Photos: Meet the 51 Miss Tourism Nigeria Finalists Posted: 04 Apr 2014 03:17 AM PDT Meet the 51 contestants for 2014 Miss Tourism Nigeria [World], pageant. All 51 contestants will undergo 15 days of intensive sms voting. The top 36 contestants with the highest votes will make it to the main contest; the Miss Tourism Camp. Winner of the Miss Tourism Nigeria pageant will go on to compete in the Miss Tourism World 2014 scheduled to take place in Thailand, and as customary, win mouth watering prizes. This year's event will hold May 17th in Lagos. Continue to see the 51 contestants and start voting for your favourite to make it to the final round... | ||
Posted: 04 Apr 2014 03:17 AM PDT Sterling Bank's Get Ready For Work Concert is here again. The Get Ready For Work, season 2 is on the heels of the extensively successfulmaiden edition of the Get Ready For Work Season 1 held September 2013 in Lagos.This edition will be held in Ibadan at the Lanre Are Hall, Kakanfo Inn, Ibadan on Saturday, April 5th, 2014. Continue... Get Ready For Work is an educative cum entertaining platform for youth corpers, young graduates,undergraduates and job seekers. Participants get to mingle with speakers, relate with them towards building their dreams and still get to have fun. This season's edition will be featuring entertainers like 'Sho le' crooner, Sean Tizzle, MTN Project Fame runner-up - Yetunde Omo Ibadan and sensational hip-hop singer, Sheyi Shey amongst others. Participants will also have the opportunity to share ideas with great minds like Muyiwa Afolabi of Frankly Speaking, Iyadunni Olumide of LEAP Africa and Awoyemi Opeyemi of Jobberman. Also,Ronke Olubanjo of DGV Styles and Obinna Ekezie of wakanow would also be available to share entrepreneurial tips with entrepreneurship inclined participants. Ace comedian, Seyi Lawwill be anchoring the event. Interested participants should pre-register on Sterling Bank's pre-registration portal www.sterlingbankng.com/concert/register.phpas seats are available only for the first 2500 persons Admission is free, so you have no excuses. Ibadan! Get ready for work! | ||
Jim Iyke releases new promo photos for Season2 of his reality show Posted: 04 Apr 2014 02:41 AM PDT | ||
Nigerian man learned to walk in high heels as part of his plans to kill his mother Posted: 04 Apr 2014 01:52 AM PDT 21 year old Emmanuel Kalejaiye is accused of learning how to walk in high heels and purchasing an all-pink outfit, pink hoodie, pink jogging bottoms, and a scarf as part of his 'meticulous plans' to kill and then impersonate his own mother, UK Daily Mail reports. Full report below... A court heard he planned to wear them as he moved his mother's car so as to deceive any neighbour who saw him into thinking that she was still alive. The court heard he had detailed on a piece of paper how he had to learn to walk in high heels for this part of his plan. Kalejaiye is accused of killing his 44-year-old mother,Tolu Kalejaiye (pictured above), at their home in Wickford, Essex, on September 26 last year.A jury at Chelmsford Crown Court heard on Wednesday how his plans involved buying women's clothing and learning how to walk in high heels so neighbours would think he was his mother.He also bought knives, rubber gloves and turned a beanie hat into a 'frightening mask' as part of his plan, the court heard. He allegedly covered the floors of the house and garage in cardboard and bin liners to prevent evidence being found. Kalejaiye wrote his murder plan down on pieces of paper and even made plans to get rid of his brother Femi if he found out or stumbled on the scene, it was said. The court heard he planned to kill his mother when she came back from church or when she was coming downstairs to go to work. Prosecutor Andrew Jackson told the court: 'He made meticulous and detailed plans for the slaying of his own mother'. The car was to be parked around the corner to make it look as if she was at work, the court heard. | ||
MTNCelebdouble toast celebs look-alikes tonight in Lagos, Benin & Enugu Posted: 04 Apr 2014 01:39 AM PDT When the #MTNCelebdouble was launched a fortnight ago, the social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram was abuzz with pictures and commentaries from those who felt they looked like any of the telecommunications company's ambassadors. It was certain that Nigerian music fans will be ushered into the long coveted celebrity experience on a platter of gold. Therefore, it was no surprise to see fans that look almost exactly like Tiwa Savage, Davido, Wizkid, Iyanya, Don Jazzy, D'Prince, iMike, Kcee, Harrysong, Praiz and Chidinma posting their images on MTN Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Continue... Having found the celebrities close splitting images, the expectations of the MTN ambassadors' fans will come true tonight. The ambassadors will be sharing special moments with their 'doubles' in different parts of the country live from 8pm in Lagos, Benin and Enugu, where Invasion Parties, at choice clubs, have been specially organised for the look-alikes and fans. D'Place on Adeola Odeku, in Lagos, will be a haven of fun and music, asides opportunities to share in the 'good to better' and celebrities' experience. The same goes for Villa Toscana in Enugu and Club Joker, located within GRA, in Benin. All the celebrities will be fairly distributed across the clubs. Don Jazzy, who will be part of the parties, has said 'it is more than a party, it is a real night out with fans and my real look-alikes'. Also Tiwa Savage, who had earlier spoken about her excitement at meeting her real 'doubles', said it's going to be a time to flex and share 'great moments with Nigerian youth in a boundless and free atmosphere, which clubs are known for. |
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