It is those who haven’t listened to my music that criticise it – Omotola Ekeinde

Undoubtedly, one of Nollywood’s favorite actresses, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde shares in this interview her experience growing up as well as how she has managed to balance her marriage, career, and kids. Let’s talk about your latest flick, Last Flight to Abuja. Tell us about the significance of your character in it. My character was Suzie. It’s one of those type of stories where you have different mini stories running side by side, and then they...

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PDP backs FG on Oil Subsidy’s trial

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said is in support of the Federal Government’s decision to prosecute those indicted by the House of Representatives Oil subidy Committee report for receiving illegal oil funds. Already, sons of the incumbent National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur and former Chairman of PDP, Amandu Ali are now under trial over the allleged oil subsidy funds. The Party noted that Government’s decision...

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BBA Stargame update: Tension as final 6 battle for $300,000 this Sunday

The 90-day long Big Brother Africa Stargame show season seven entered its day 85. In the journey to winning the 300,000USD cash prize for the competition, 29 housemates have been evicted or have left the BBA House so far. This has placed six housemates to battle for the cash prize. None of the trio of Nigeria’s Goldie, Chris and Ola were able to win the competition this time around after three successive winners have emerged from Nigeria; Kelvin...

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“How my car was stolen at Oriental Hotel,” – Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere

Last Saturday, Yvonne Ekwere emerged from two functions at the Oriental Hotel, to discover that her Grey Toyota Camry v6 salon car, was missing. In this interview with NET, she narrates the shock and subsequent frustration she went through after the ordeal. Full story: On Saturday, the 28th of July 2012 at about 6:46pm, I drove into the new car park under construction at the Oriental Hotel Ozumba Mbadiwe str, V/I Lagos. The “Security” guard...

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“Ramadan has crippled business,” prostitutes lament

Commercial sex workers, otherwise known as prostitutes are angry, their anger, we gathered is not unconnected with the ongoing Ramadam fasting being embarked on by Muslim faithful across the country. According to those in the business of bed-to-wealth, the fasting period has crippled their business. When Dailypost visited one of their bases in Ejigbo, a suburb of Lagos, the visibly angry ladies were seen siting at different locations, discussing...

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Flavour – Kwarikwa [Remix] feat. Fally Ipupa

Mr N’abania employs the services of Congolese superstar, Fally Ipupa, on the remix to “Kwarikwa” off his “Uplifted” album. Gotta love the vibe Flavour brings to the table everytime. A proper African musician. Directed by Godfather. Produced by Masterkra...

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Two killed as JTF, terrorists clash in Maiduguri

It was indeed a sad Friday for the Joint Task Force, JTF, as two of its Soldiers were killed along Baban Layi ward of Maiduguri Metropolis when some suspected terrorists laid ambush in one of their bases few metres away from the Shehu’s palace where a suicide bomber struck at a Central Mosque yesterday. The incident, we gathered took place at about 2pm which forced residents of the Shehuri ward and environs to vacate their homes as they would...

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Why we won’t support creation of State Police – Northern Governors

Northern governors under the aegis Nigeria Governors’ Forum have kicked against the creation of state police, noting that the country was not ripe for such establishment. The governors made this unanimous decision at their meeting held in Abuja on Thursday night. The northern governors’ position was, however, contrary to an earlier position taken by all the 36 governors about a month ago. They earlier that the insecurity problem in the country...

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Only Police can stop Boko Haram – Buhari

Former Head of State and presidential Candidate for the Congress for Progressive Change in the 2011 elections, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged the Federal Government to empower the police in order stop Boko Haram insurgency. Buhari said this during the presentation of a book entitled, ‘How I governed Anambra State: Stewardship & Accountability’ written by former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju in Abuja, on Thursday. According...

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It’s a baby girl for Kefee’s ex-hubby, Alec Godwin

Alec Godwin, former husband of popular Nigerian gospel singer, Kefee Obareki has got a new addition into his family. Alec’s new wife was delivered of a baby girl on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. She made the delivery at a Lagos hospital. Alec remarried on Saturday, July 29, 2012 four years after his first marriage with Kefee crashed in 2008. Few months after her former hubby’s marriage, Kefee went on to remarry. She married popular light skinned...

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Sound Sultan & Wyclef On People Bad Remix?

Well we’re not entirely sure but based on what Sound Sultan suggested on his twitter page it might be something to think about. Sound Sultan’s heavy hit People Bad has been a fav for a while and a remix with Wyclef will definitely get the buzz sky high again. For now it’s not confirmed, but we just might see that remix along with a video. ...

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Popular comedian, Teju Babyface marries ex-beauty queen September 1

Ace comedian, Teju Oyelakin otherwise known as Teju Babyface would on Saturday, September 1, 2012 walk down the aisle as he says ‘I do’ to his fiancee, Tobi Banjoko. The popular TV comedy show host was reported to have proposed to his girlfriend in February 2012. Tobi is a former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) contestant in 2011. She represented Ondo state in the pageant. At the beauty contest, she was crowned Miss Photogenic. It is believed...

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5 & 6: Naeto C shares a kiss with Nicole while performing at Davido’s launch

Newly-wed Nigerian rapper, Naetochukwu Chikwe popularly known as Naeto C kissed his wife, Nicole while performing on stage at Davido’s album launch over the weekend. Naeto C stormed the event few hours after he was married a day before the concert. While performing on stage with his friend, D’Banj, Naeto C called for his wife and planted a kiss on her lips. This received cheers from the audience, who were amazed with the show of love between...

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Owner of popular Lagos hangout threatens to publish names of debtors

Popular owner of the Posh Cafe in Victoria Island, Louise Priddy, has sent out a public warning to her debtors. The pretty half-caste, who made her name when she ran Bacchus Night club, sent this message via Facebook, where she wrote: “I am telling all you big boys out there who owe me money but go to other clubs to spend until u get bounced from there and then u move on its ENOUGH..instead of clubbing why dont you get a job…its time to name and...

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Four killed, police station razed as gunmen stormed Borno

Information reaching our news desk indicates that at least FOUR people have been confirmed dead while several others sustained various degrees of injury when gunmen, suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sects stormed a police station located in the Local Government headquarters of Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. Eye witness account says the attackers stormed the local government, destroying a police station and the local government...

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Renewed cult clashes claim four lives in Edo State

No fewer than four persons were feared killed in the last two days at different areas of the Edo State capital, Benin, following a renewed cult clash that ensued between suspected members of Black Axe and Eiye Confraternity. On Wednesday night, an unidentified middle-aged man was murdered at a bar on Zabayor Street, about 10.30pm. An army source said the security outfit got to the scene barely three minutes after the man was shot. The reliable...

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How PDP chieftain’s sons allegedly defrauded subsidy treasury – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arraigned two sons of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains before the Lagos High Court over Lagos for alleged fuel subsidy fraud. The duo was Mahmud Tukur, son of PDP National Chairman Bamanga Tukur, Nasamu Ali, son of the party’s former National Chairman, Alhaji Ahmadu Ali and others, including Christian Taylor, a foreigner. But, Abdullahi Arisekola, son of Ibadan...

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L.O.S – Pamparampe

Check out the latest from Storm Records group, L.O.S. This one goes by the name, Pamparampe. Not sure what it means but it sounds interestin...

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AUSafrik set to launch services in Nigeria

AUSafrik, a brand communications company that started out in Ghana, is set to launch its services in Nigeria. Staffed by 21st century experts in the art and craft of designs and communications, the company acquired its office space in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, and plans to roll out its services from August 8 with a Press Unveiling and Tea Party. The company’s core services are hinged on Media, Advertising, and Public Relations. While addressing a...

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Angry youths burn down 20 houses over colleague’s death in Rivers State

Some angry youths in Omudioga community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State yesterday set over 20 ablaze in protest of the death of a youth, who was simply identified as Benjamin. Sources said the fuming youths speculated that the death of the late Benjamin might have been caused by some members of the community. The source disclosed further that security men had been deployed to clam the riotous situation. Some victims of the attack,...

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KCEE feat DAVIDO - OKPEKETE remix

Okpekete!! What does that even mean? Who cares? Jam is hot, video is just as nice and the K-Cee & Davido combo works very well. Check on it. Directed by Godfathe...

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“He is one of the best,” D’Banj speaks on signing Jay Sleek as his new producer

Multi award winning international artiste and entrepreneur, D’Banj, has officially confirmed the signing of prolific producer Jeremiah Shelika, popularly known as Jaysleek, as a producer at D’Banj Records. Jaysleek, in just over five years, has gained considerable popularity for producing great music for artistes such as iconic Nigerian singer 2face Idibia as well other superstars such as Wizkid, Davido,Faze,Sound Sultan,Timaya and many others. Speaking...

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Wizkid – Dance For Me

Eme returns with another brand new video, as Banky W mentioned a video will be dropping every Wednesdays. You have watched the trailer, here is the official video. Dance for me Off the EME Compilation album, one of my favorite tracks, watch and enjoy. The 2nd video from the hit album “Empire Mates State Of Mind”. This one features WizKid going solo on “Dance For Me”, a smash hit song produced by the legendary hit maker Sarz. The video was shot...

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We cannot implement budget fully by September – Okonjo-Iweala

Nigerians may soon witness the first successful impeachment exercise of a President as the federal government said that it cannot implement the budget fully by Semptember which was slated by the House of Representatives for President Goodluck Jonathan or get remove. Reacting on behalf of federal government in Abuja, the Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala explained that 56 per cent of the budget had been implemented with about N404billion cash...

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Zen Magazine’s Exclusive Fashion Editorial on Yetty D

This week’s editorial features some fresh images off Nigerian born designer Yetty Ögünnübí. Yettywho runs her fashion brand ‘Yetty D‘ from her base overseas released the new collection ‘Paint Cotton Candy Collection: Revolution by Yetty D‘. So many elegant looks and here are our top picks. ...

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Suspected Boko Haram Sponsor granted visa for Hajj

Senator Aliyu Ndume who has been accused of sponsoring the dreaded Boko Haram militants had on Tuesday been granted permission by an Abuja Federal High Court to embark on a trip to Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj. The presiding Judg, Justice Gabriel Kolawole ruled yesterday that the Senator’s travelling passport should be released to him to enable him to travel between August 1 and 31, 2012 for the Lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Justice Kolawole...

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N15m Scandal: My apologies for Pushing Habiba into surgery – Jim Iyke

Controversial Nigerian actor, and sexy Nollywood star, Jim Iyke has been in the news in recent times over an alleged 15 million naira scandal involving him and one Habiba Abubukar who had claimed that the ace actor duped her of 15 million naira. Habiba who withdrew the case, as a result of an appeal by Jim Iyke to settle out of court, had fired back at Jim Iyke for openly posting a comment on twitter that they both agreed to settle out of court....

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Two Corpers die in car crash in Benue State after driver falls asleep

Tragedy struck in Makurdi, Benue State capital yesterday following the death of two National Youth Service Corps, NYSC who were involved in an auto crash along the ever-busy Makurdi-Aliade Road. The vehicle, a Volkswagen bus belonging to the Anglican Communion, Diocese of Otukpo, plate number Benue AE 135 JUX, was conveying the corps members from the Benue State Orientation Camp in Wannune, to their places of primary assignment in Otukpo. An...

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EFCC reveals identities of fuel subsidy thieves to be prosecuted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is finally ready to prosecute the first batch of 20 suspects implicated in the oil subsidy fraud. The suspects, comprising oil companies and 11 individuals, will be docked in Lagos courts. Below are the names of the companies and individuals…. The companies involved in the scam are: Nasaman Oil Services; Eternal Oil and Gas Plc; Ontario Oil & Gas Plc; Nadabo Energy Limited; Pacific Silver...

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Fuel Subsidy Fraud: 21 indicted Oil firms to pay N382 billion to FG

Twenty-one oil firms have been indicted by a Presidential Committee on Verification and Reconciliation of Fuel Subsidy payment over alleged fraudulent claims. The Committee, which is led by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, in a report submitted to President Goodluck Jonathan today, urged the President to commence the process of recovering the sum of N382 billion from the indicted companies. In the report, the said N382billion was part of the contentious...

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Darey – Sisi Eko [Remix] ft. Flavour N’Abania

The big-budget video shot in the heart of Lagos in May, with a cast and crew drawn mainly from Lagos and South Africa, shows Darey and Flavour taking turns in trying to woo a beautiful and elegant Lagos lady who they spot window-shopping, as they ride together in the famous Lagos traffic. Things get tense as the drama builds, with neither Darey nor Flavour willing to let go – motorists complain bitterly as both men cause traffic to further build...

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iRoko TV boss, Jason Njoku and upcoming actress Remmy Mary get engaged

Nollywood actress, Remmy Mary is engaged. The actress confirmed the news over the weekend when she updated her Facebook page about the development. Mary informed her fans with this update; “Hi guys hope everyone is doing good….. I’m engaged to Jason Njoku. Great weekend. God bless us.” Jason Njoku is the boss of popular Nollywood movies streaming outfit, iRoko TV. In 2011, Mary was part of actresses picked to become brand ambassadors of iRoko...

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Ghana President John Atta Mills is dead

Residents of Makoko area, whose community is currently undergoing bulldozing, because of the Lagos State ongoing shanties clearing exercise, took their plights to the office of the Lagos State governor yesterday. The peaceful protest, took off at the Alausa Shoprite bus stop with about 2,000 protesters. At the governor’s office, Yussuf Jejelaiye, Baale (Head) of Makoko community, highlighted how the community has been marginalized by different...

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“I suspect a certain Asa Asika has been lying to Davido about his music,” – A review of O.B.O

“Hype is the awkward and desperate attempt to convince journalists that what you’ve made is worth the misery of having to review it.” – Federico Fellini Davido had all the time in the world to hype his debut, but I have just this brief opportunity to tell the ugly truth about it. And tell it I will, because “the truth is always more heroic than the hype.” Fact: ‘Omo Baba Olowo’, that misnomer of an album, is a contrived collection of forgettable...

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Pregnant Nollywood stars, Mercy Johnson, Ini Edo choose USA for delivery

Nollywood divas, Mercy Johnson and Ini Edo are reported pregnant. Both actresses have once been reported to have been pregnant in the past but only Ini has denied being pregnant while Mercy has always kept mum about it. This time, reports say that the two Nollywood screen goddesses revealed the news to an insider about the latest development. They have also reportedly chosen United States of America as the destination for their delivery. Ini...

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Dbanj Featured In Complex Magazine Alongside Other G.O.O.D Music Artists

Well we really shouldn’t be surprised should we? Dbanj is featured in the lastest edition of Complex Magazine along the likes of Kanye West, Pusha T, Big Sean, Common, Mr Hudson, Q-Tip, Kid Kudi, Teyana Taylor, John Legend and a host of others. The group’s first album, Cruel summer is set to be released pretty soon. Check on ...

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“We are fighting flesh and blood not the spirit” – Prophet T.B. Joshua finally speaks on Boko Haram

Getting Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua to speak on pressing national issues came with its obstacles. KEHINDE OYETIMI however got the founder and senior prophet of the Synagogue Church of All Nations to speak. Excerpts: The nature of insecurity in Nigeria is bothering everyone. Many people have given various pieces of advice concerning this issue. Will Boko Haram not end in Nigeria? We are fighting flesh and blood and not the spirit being...

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D’Prince Covers July Edition Of Exquisite Magazine

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Why we want to impeach Jonathan – Reps

Members of the House of Representatives yesterday came out to defend themselves on the decision to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan by September, if the 2012 budget is not fully implemented. Besides, the lawmakers said they were aware of the comments as well as what they described as the deliberate plan by the Presidency to misinform the public on the rationale behind their “nationalistic stand”. According to a Statement released and signed...

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Naeto C feat D’Banj – Tony Montana (Remix)

When D’Banj hops on a Naeto C jam, you already know what to expect. Peep the remix to “Tony Montana” below. D’Banj is everywhere, y...

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Japheth Omojuwa: Let the president finish his job, let him finish us!

Nigeria’s current ruler Goodluck Jonathan would rank high amongst the most cursed Nigerian rulers in history. This is not just because there are more poor people to curse him but because there are also more tools of spreading the curses. Why evils? Unna no dey tire? What has the president done to deserve this? How can he start to win back your confidence? Should I act like I know what you are thinking and tell you how fast it’d take the president...

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Big Brother, it’s a big bother: We want to have sex – Prezzo, Wati admit

The duo of Prezzo and Wati, housemates at the ongoing Big Brother Africa Stargame competition, have disclosed their frustrations at not having sex for some weeks, since getting into the reality TV show. According to Big Brother’s website, the two housemates disclosed this today. Prezzo was quoted to have said; “Last night, it (sex) was all I could think of. Every time I tried to close my eyes last night, I would just see a shorty.” Quoting...

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When Omo Baba Olowo came to town: See pictures from Davido’s album launch

The creme of the crop in Lagos, turned up last night for the launch off Davido’s Omo Baba Olowo (O.B.O) launch yesterday.From the biggest names in entertainment like Toke Makinwa, Munachi, Sasha, Freeze, Adaure Achumba, Mo’Cheddah, DJ Xclusive, May D, Dayo Ephraim, Funke Akindele-Oloyede to popular social figures like Aliko Dangote and Dele Momodu, it was an all-star cast. The event took place at the Expo Hall and witnessed performances from HKN’s...

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