VIDEO: Jonathan Condoles HID Awolowo

                               
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday visited the Ikenne country home of the late Sage, Obafemi Awolowo, to condole the matriarch of the Awolowo family, Chief (Mrs) HID Awolowo, for the death of her son, Oluwole Awolowo.
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Old And New Friends Of Fela Jam Together In May

                              To honour Nigerian icon and Afrobeat originator, Fela Kuti and to celebrate the re-packaging and re-release of his entire catalogue, Knitting Factory Records in association with London’s concert promoter, AGMP, have reached out to some whom knew Fela well and worked with him.
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Happy Easter Celebration To Everyone

                     

Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there! We live and die but Christ died and lived! This is a day to fan the ashes of dead hope, a day to banish doubts and seek the slopes when the sun is rising. My God shall raise us all up, I TRUST!

May the joy of His resurrection be with you now and always.

Photo: Nigerian Reportedly Murdered In Malaysia

This Nigerian father was reportedly killed by some indian gangsters in Malaysia in the presence of police men that were supposed to protect lives and properties of citizens and immigrants.
And according to the Nigerian community in Malaysia, nothing has been done up till now to restore peace or track down the so called gangsters.

Black men in Malaysia, they say, are been maltreated and given unfair judgment by this Malaysian government and nothing is being done to help by our so called Ambassador, instead he left Kuala Lumpur to Singapore to hide himself.

Nigerians in Malaysian want justice!

Are You Ready For Gbenga Adeyinka's Laffmatazz Comedy Show Taking Place Tomorrow?

Gbenga Adeyinka's show, ‘Laffmatazz with Gbenga Adeyinka and Friends’ will take place tomorrow Easter Sunday March 31 in the ancient city of Ibadan at Jogor Center. Funke Akindele and Davido will lead retinue of stars on the day.

 

Other acts expected at the show are Jaywon, Dammy Krane, May D, LKT, Capital Femi, Omobaba, Lepacious Bose, Skales, Owen Gee, Seyi Shey, Explicit and others.

 

The show has the endorsement of Oyo First Lady, Her Excellency, Mrs Florence Ajimobi and Juju legend, King Sunny Ade.

'The Bad News Is I’m Epileptic'' – Lil Wayne Reveals Reason For Seizures

 American rapper Lil Wayne, has revealed that he is epileptic and as as result, he is prone to seizures when he doesn’t have enough rest and overworks himself.

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"It's So Difficult To Find A Wife" - Mikel Obi

 The footballer has confessed how difficult it has been for him as regards his pursuit of a suitable life partner..This is what he said;
"I know, normal people don't go through what I am going through now when it concerns finding a wife to marry, and normal people don't at all.
Believe me it's so so difficult, very difficult, it's so so difficult you just have to leave it to God.
There might be someone who really loves me truly for who I am but I may not be aware and maybe you don't know... or you may think she's one of those who loves you for who you are or what you have, or because of your money, maybe she's there for you, you never know, you get so confused. Now I have decided I will just leave it to God to decide who I get married to"

Rev Chris Okotie Seeks Secret Trial For Ex-pianist, Asks Judge To Chase Journalists Away From The Court Room.

The Head of the Household of God Church and former presidential candidate, Chris Okotie, was so uncomfortable with journalists reporting his involvement in a suit that he asked the judge to chase journalists away from the court room.

President Jonathan's 2013 Easter Message To The Nation

This is an Easter Message from our President. See it below...

Dear Compatriots,

I greet and felicitate with you all as we celebrate Easter which commemorates the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ after his redemptive self-sacrifice for the eternal salvation of mankind.

Irrespective of our religion or faith, all holidays provide us with a fresh opportunity to establish stronger bonds with our family, friends and all those around us for more enduring, harmonious and beneficial relationships.

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Video: Watch Tuface & Annie's Dubai Wedding

Nelson Mandela 'Making Steady Progress'

Johannesburg: Nelson Mandela is "in good spirits" and making progress as he spends a third night in hospital for a lung infection, South Africa's government said, seeking to soothe fears over the anti-apartheid hero.
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Aero Resumes Flights, Recalls Workers

Nigeria’s major carrier, Aero Contractors resumed flights yesterday after recalling over 600 workers it sacked about two weeks ago.
The airline stopped its operation and sacked over 600 of its workers a fortnight ago when it had industrial disagreement with the staff, who were protesting over the plan to outsource part of its manpower as cost-cutting measure. But when it wanted to resume operations the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) insisted that it must carry out re-evaluation exercise in order to restore its operational certificate.

THISDAY learnt that what delayed the re-evaluation was that the airline’s manpower was very low for its operational capacity, so NCAA insisted that it must beef up its manpower by recalling the workers before it would be allowed to resume operation.
At its Lagos operational base at the domestic terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MAA2), Aero workers were   seen yesterday selling tickets to customers and there were officials of the airline at the check-in counters.

THISDAY also learnt, from one of the workers who was hitherto sacked got a message from Aero management to resume work yesterday morning and the same message was relayed to other workers of the airline.
THISDAY visited the ticket sales counters yesterday and at 2 pm passengers were still trickling in because there was no prior information about the airline’s resumption of flights.

Meanwhile, thousands of passengers who wanted to travel for the Easter holiday thronged the ticketing and check-in counters of Arik Air at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Lagos airport yesterday.
The crowd that was almost uncontrollable created a chaotic atmosphere that it was extremely difficult to walk into the airport terminal, particularly if the person has luggage.
CULLED FROM THISDAY

Facebook About To Announce Their 'Facebook Phone' This April 4?

Facebook fueled fresh talk today about its own mobile phone after the leading social network scheduled a press announcement for next week. Shortly after the Facebook invitation went out for the April 4 event, the technology news site TechCrunch reported the announcement would be a modified version of the Google Android operating system with "deep native Facebook functionality".
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Rihanna Named Most Influential Pop Star

Rihanna was just named UK's most influential pop star. Beyonce came second.
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Actress Chika Ike Gets Covered Up In Scary Costume For Her New Movie

 

Chika Ike really had a crazy shoot today. Look at what she was covered up in.

Whatever she's got all over her face in the second pic looks like sh*t...gross!

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Photos: Pope Francis Lies On The Floor In Prayer During Good Friday Service

 

The pontiff actually did this today, as he led the Celebration of the Lord's Passion in Saint Peter's Basilica.
Presiding over his first Easter week as pope, the former Archbishop of Buenos Aires lay prostrate, praying to God before the famous church's alter atop a rug with his arms resting on a pillow.

  He visited a prison yesterday to wash and kiss the feet of convicted criminals.

He held a major Easter Week service at Casal del Marmo young offenders’ prison in Rome, where he told the inmates that he was happy to be with them, that they shouldn't give up hope.
In a first for a Pope, he also attended to the feet of two woman prisoners. Several of the 12 were also Muslim and he has carried out similar ceremonies in Argentinian jails.

Pope Francis already has officials on the back foot with his lack of regard for protocol as he has garnered attention for his humility and willingness to break from tradition.

Recall I told you he had insisted he will not live in the lavish Papal apartment, a 12-room property on the top floor of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.
On seeing the apartment, Pope Francis had reporedly said: ‘But there is room for 300 people in here.’
So, instead, he chose a modest two-bedroom hotel-style residence at the Domus Santa Marta building.
Pope Francis wants to lead the church in a direction that prioritises care for the most disadvantaged in society.

 

 

 

 

'We Made Love For Two Hours Before She Died' - Akolade Arowolo

Akolade Arowolo, the 31-year-old man standing trial for allegedly killing his banker wife, Titilayo, on June 24, 2011 said he and the deceased kissed and had sex for two hours on the day she died.

He said:

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2010 Next Movie Star Winner, Ilami Whyte Releases HOT New Photos Of Herself

The beautiful actress has starred in a couple of movie projects which are soon to premiere such as: “Stripped” (starring Beverly Naya, Ramsey Noah, Joseph Benjamin etc), “Job Seekers” (starring Ayo Adesayan, Kiera, Moyo Lawal etc), “Next Door”,"dilemma", and the most recent being “Nigerian Girl”.
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Rick Ross Explains Date Rape Lyric

Rick Ross has been catching heat for a controversial rap lyric that appears to endorse date rape. He featured in a rap song where he spit:

“Put molly all in her champagne/she aint even know it/I took her home and I enjoyed that/she aint even know it."

In an interview on New Orleans radio station Q93.3, Rick says his lyric was misunderstood: 

"I wanted to come down to the radio station. There is certain things you can’t tweet, you have to verbalize. I want to make sure this is clear, that woman is the most precious gift known to man, you understand? It was a misunderstanding with a lyric, a misinterpretation where the term rape wasn’t used. I would never use the term rape. As far as my camp, hip hop don’t condone that. The streets don’t condone that. Nobody condones that. So I wanted to reach out to all the queens that’s on my timeline, all the sexy ladies, the beautiful ladies that have been reaching out to me with the misunderstanding. We don’t condone rape and I’m not with that."

Richard Griffiths Dies At 65

British actor Richard Griffiths who appeared in Harry Potter and Withnail & I, is dead. Aged 65.
May his soul rest in peace.

PHOTOS: Wizkid's Lagos To Soweto Video Shoot

 

Photos from Wizkid's 'Lagos To Soweto' video shoot. The video is coming out real soon, like in a week time.

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Kim K At The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show - March 28, 2013

Pregnant reality tv diva Kim Kardashian in wet look black leather mini skirt at the talks show The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday, March 28 in Beverly Hills, Califonia.
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Darey Art Alade, Asa, Burna Boy For Calabar Jazz Festival

Not content with hosting the world famous Calabar Festival each December, Cross River State is set to be the location for yet another international music treat, the Calabar International Jazz Festival. This festival designed to provide the ideal Easter weekend getaway for everyone.

Connoisseurs of Smooth Jazz, funky R 'n' B and sweet soul music can look forward to 3-Nights of fabulous headline performances by Eric Benet (US), Jonathan Butler (SA) and Nigerian superstars Burna Boy, Asa and Darey. 
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New Video: Brymo – Omoge Campus

Directed by Aje Filmworks, Brymo Presents the “Omoge Campus” music video; his first video since his debut album, “The Son Of A Kapenta” dropped. “Go Hard” video will be coming soon.

Imo State Deputy Governor Impeached For Allegedly Taking N417 Million Bribe

 

The Deputy Governor of Imo State Jude Agbaso has been impeached from office after a prolonged battle over the allegation that he demanded for and collected bribes.

Twenty five out of twenty six members of the Imo State House of Assembly voted in favour of the impeachment, Channels TV reports.

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I Haven't Ever Been Turned Down By A Lady - Lynxxx

Below is what Lynxxx told City People in a recent interview:
Have you ever been turned down by a lady?
Lynxxx: No
Even in your KC days? (He attended Kings College)
I haven't ever been turned down because I always make sure there is green light first. And my game was too much then. Now I don't even have time to be chasing women. I am just focused on my music.
On marriage
I am trying to settle down as I am getting older. It is only right you settle down because when you are exposed to this kind of attention, it's very easy to go off track. And you don't know if the women want you for who you are or for your money or for your fame or to destroy you. You are a target once you are famous. So you have to be very smart and don't get exposed in a negative way.

Read Chocolate City’s Official Press Release On Jesse Jagz

There’s hardly anyone that can say that Jesse Jagz‘s departure from his former Record Label, Chocolate City was not a huge shock to them. As such, a lot of different stories have been milling around, making allegations as to why the huge surprise split occurred. So, to clear the air and also, to verify and negate some of these allegations, Chocolate City has released an official statement via their new PR company, World PR Media.

The statement goes thus:

Fresh Talent: Meet Patchy!

Aiyegoro Ayodeji John A.K.A 'Patchy', a student of HNAUB(North American University). Patchy is a rapper and an entertainer. He has however, released two singles 'Ma Pa Mii' and 'F.M.B'(Feeling Me Bad) under Extreme Entertainment. He started his rap music career fully last year. Patchy will drop his new smoking hot single titled G.O.M.B(Gidi On My Back) tomorrow, 29th March 2013.
Download Gidi On My Back here

Video: Why Jesse Jagz Left Chocolate City – MI

Watch Mr. Incredible MI chat with Naija fm crew on Morning Runs on why his brother Jesse Jagz left Chocolate City.

Video: Omawumi In Concert "The Lasso Of Truth"

Flytime Promotions and Oma Records Present Omawumi In Concert "The Lasso Of Truth" on the 7th of April, 2013 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, 7pm. Featuring performance by 2face, Wizkid, Timaya, Flavour, Onyeka Onwenu, Waje, Seyi Shay, Tiwa Savage and Mercy. Tickets cost: N5,000 and N25,000 Tables: N500,00 and N1million Tickets are sold at Naijaticketshop, Ozone cinena, and silverbird galleria Online tickets: www.naijaticketshop.com

PHOTO: Naeto C Shows Off Son

Naeto C posted the photo on his instagram page and wrote:

“Thanks 2 every1 for all the messages. Words arent honestly enuff to express this moment…its ironic especially for some1 like myself who is used 2 putting words 2gether…mayb later…but right now i’m just Thanking God w/my Family and enjoying my son’s company! I wish u all similar moments at some point(s) in your lives!“

Kim Kardashian Responds To Fake Tweets About Nigeria - “That was Not Me or My Feelings”

American reality TV Star Kim Kardashian has responded to a “fake tweet” which has been making the rounds for the past 24 hours. Kim Kardashian reportedly tweeted the following message – “Nigeria is such a disgusting country. I couldn’t wait to leave. lol Scott said their women look like apes and I agree”
This tweet kept the Nigerian Twittosphere abuzz last night as it made the rounds with lots of retweets and replies.
The “Scott” in the tweet is Kourtney Kardashian‘s partner.

Today, 32 year old Keeping Up with the Kardashians star responded to the social media scandal. She said “I see there’s a photo shopped tweet floating around, supposedly something I said about Nigeria. That was NOT me or my feelings”.
Kim who is currently promoting Tyler Perry’s new movie “Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor” in New York City followed up with another tweet. ‘That fake tweet is very disturbing and I would NEVER EVER tweet something like that.”

This will not be the first time Kim Kardashian has come under fire by Nigerian social media. In February 2013, she was criticized for her short stay in Nigeria while hosting Darey Art-Alade‘s Love Like a Movie concert at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Justin Timberlake And Jay Z Tour Outshines Kanye West And Jay Z Tour

According to reports, Jay Z and Justin Timberlake's Legends of Summer tour has been outselling Jay Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne tour by 5 to 1! Oops!

Meanwhile, Justin Timberlake's new album, The 20/20 Experience, went platinum in it's first week.

D'banj Parties With Wiz Khalifa, Common, At Big Sean's Party

G.O.O.D music rapper Big Sean was given a surprise party for his 25th birthday on Monday March 25th at a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California and the Kokomaster was there to party with them.

New Video: Tonto Dikeh - Hi

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2Face Is Wicked - Says An Angry Female Fan

See what the angry female fan wrote below...

I never knew or comprehend that Mr 2face Innocent Idibia had this spirit of Wickedness in him. We have been encouraging him even he was nothing till now that he felt that he has arrived.

2Face, We all bought every CD you has ever played, paid for all the shows your attended, devout our time to listen to all your songs, even when the songs may not meet out expectations, as an encouragement we continued to listen to them.

Yet you didn’t show us appreciation. 2Face, Let me ask you a question. How many Arabs has bought your CDs or listen to any of your songs?Annie Macaulay’s Parents are not Arabs as to say your choose Arab-land because of proximity to her Parents.

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Read Annie Idibia's Wedding Vows To 2face

She posted it on her Facebook page a day after their wedding. Take a peek at what she wrote;

"I stand before you today as open as I can ever be, humbled by the light and love in your eyes. 13 years ago, I met the most amazing man on earth! I flew on the wings of that love, uncaring, unheeding! Believing firmly that you are and will always be the wind beneath my wings

Life happened, oh yes Life happened but through it all my heart beat only for you!My heartbreak became my greatest joy! My strength! My life! Day after day I am more in love with you!

When people ask me what is love! I say Love is right here! This moment! This second! Today! Tomorrow! Love is you! Love is real! Love is my eternity with you Innocent Ujah Idibia

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Virgos Lounge Presents Its Spring/Summer 2013 Collection

You can always count on Virgos Lounge to deliver the following – bold colours, generous servings of embellishments and bang on-trend detailing and silhouettes.
The Spring/Summer 2013 Collection features a mix of separates and dresses while a few VL staples have been “shaken and stirred” for an updated look.
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2face Idibia, Banky W, D’Banj and P-Square Named Among Africa’s Ten Richest Artistes

According to Africa Answers, Tuface, BankyW, D'Banj and PSquare are among Africa's Ten Wealthiest Artistes.
And in their list, they placed BankyW number 9, 2Face Idibia got their 7th position, D'Banj came 3rd while PSquare was placed 2nd after Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour who topped the list.
About their earning, AfricaAnswers wrote that;

• PSquare makes more than $150,000 per show. Their Squareville which is located at Ikeja is worth $3 million and as part of their brand support, they also have a 3 years deal with Globalcom; a Nigerian telecommunication company as brand ambassadors where they are paid a million dollars a year.
• D banj, they said, made $1 million dollars when he was paid by a T.V station to star on his own reality show called the Koko Mansion. He has a crib in Atlanta worth of $1.5 million and reportedly charges on the upside of $100000 per show currently.
• Tuface has a vast investment in real estate across Nigeria, earns around $50k to $80k per show and owns a night club in Nigeria just to name a few.
• For Banky W, they wrote he has been a brand ambassador for Etisalat mobile in Nigeria and is currently the face for Samsung products in the West African nation. Out of his generous heart, Banky W has started off Mr Capable foundation; an education charity organization with the aim to aid in the education of children from poor families.

Pope Francis Wants Simple Home Instead Of Luxury Papal Apartment

Pope Francis wants to stay for the time being in a simple Vatican residence instead of moving into the spacious and regal papal apartments, the Vatican said today.

Although renovations on the papal apartment (which consist of more than a dozen rooms as well as quarters for staff and a terrace) have beenconcluded, he reportedly shows no desire to move in any time soon.
And this means Pope Francis will be the first pope in 110 years not to live in the papal apartments.

Banky W is 32 Today

The singer and music label exec is a year older today Wednesday March 27th. He's celebrating with friends in Dubai. Happy birthday Bro!

2face Idibia's Baby Mama Pero Adeniyi Spotted In Lagos

One of newly married 2face Idibia's baby mamas, Pero Adeniyi was spotted in Lagos over the weekend. Heard she's been around for a while now and was even in Lagos during 2face and Annie's March 8th traditional wedding in Eket. Pero told people she was in Lagos for business and will be returning to her US base some this week.

Pero and 2face have three kids together, Rose, Justin and the baby she had last year. She also has another child with ex husband, Tunde Borokini.

Kaymu.com.ng Partners With Celebrities To Help Children In Need!

Popular Nigerian Celebrities are joining forces with Nigeria’s #1 eCommerce community for buying and selling, Kaymu.com.ng to help make a difference in the lives of motherless children. This initiative was pioneered by Kaymu to commensurate the launch of the eCommerce community in Nigeria and to encourage the spirit of giving back amongst Nigerians.

T-shirts, face cap, headphones, suit, shoes, and many more are being donated for auction on Kaymu.com.ng by popular Nigerian celebrities such as; 2face Idibia, Dj Caisie, Mid Night Crew, Lynnxx, Eku Edewor-Thorley, DRB, Burna Boy and many others to help raise funds for the Lagos State Motherless baby home, situated at 1, Kenneth Agdakuru Street, Off Admirality Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.