Photo: Denrele Supports Chika Ike’s Reality Show

So Chika Ike is coming up with a Reality show, ‘African Diva Reality Show’ for young girls and a lot of celebrities have been coming around to counsel the girls. Denrele was also there today and here's what Chika says about him.

Photo: Female Serial Shoplifter Caught At Last

A woman who pepper sprayed a Walmart employee while attempting to abscond with a shopping cart full of stolen goods has been captured in Florida.

Florida authorities arrested Kahala Johnson after Duluth police learned she had fled home to Jacksonville Oct. 9 where she was staying with her mother.

The victim in this case was notified of the arrest, and she was grateful to know Ms. Johnson was off the streets and no longer posed a danger to anyone, a police officer said.

Ayo Fayose Sacks All Ekiti Council Chairmen, Secretaries, Boards

Newly sworn-in Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose today announced the sack of the administrators of the 35 Local Government Areas in the state. The 35 local government areas involved are the original 16 and the 19 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, in the state according to Premium Times.

According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Idowu Adelusi, all the 35 council chairmen along with their secretaries and other members of the caretaker committees have been relieved of their appointments.

The statement also ordered the immediate dissolution of all boards of parastatals, agencies and commissions.

Iyabo Ojo Talks About Her Fashion Weakness & Mistake

In an exclusive interview with Punch, Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo revealed her fashion weakness and her infamous ‘she-devil make-up’ she now admits is a mistake. Here’s what she told the newspaper;

What is your weakness when it comes to fashion?

I would say perfumes and shoes. I have over 50 bottles of perfumes and they are all designers while I have about 200 pairs of shoes; I have actually lost count of how many shoes I own. I know how it sounds but I am a shoe freak, it could be high or low, it could be slippers, sandals or sneakers depending on what I am wearing. I love shoes generally and I just can’t stop buying them. I also love my perfumes.

What is the most laughable fashion mistake you have ever made?

There was a period that I used to wear what was referred to as the ‘she-devil make-up’, it is when you have to draw a very long line on your eyebrow and you draw it up at the end. I used to do that type of make-up but now when I see my old pictures where I was on that make-up, I just laugh. I ask myself if I actually did that. I think things like that change with age and time.

Why It Has Not Been Easy For Me To Date An Ordinary Man After Dating A President- Ella Martins

Ella Martins, a top Beninoise musician and actress has revealed to Vanguard Newspaper why it has not been easy for her to date another person after a ruling president broke up with her. According to her, she fell in love with him, but he broke her heart in the process. Here is what she said about the heartbreak.

Yes, a president broke my heart. The relationship I had with the president is a long story. I fell in love with him because he was attentive and mature. In fact the relationship made me mature. It’s not easy   dating a president. I am even working on a movie   based on that experience. Since dating the president, I found it difficult to date an ordinary person.

Confessions Of An Entertainer By Etcetera

Lol, this is a must read! Now I accept Etcetera has lost it! Hahaha funny! His article;

Bless me father for I have sinned. My last confession was two days ago. Father, I am an entertainer and I have been lying to my fans for many years. Really? Tell me about these lies my son. Father, where do I start from? The lies are so many that I don’t know where to start. Go ahead son, you start from anywhere, the Lord is listening.

Father, I lied that I was signed by a foreign record label. I also lied that I am a brand ambassador of one of the telecommunication firms. Whereas I was only paid to make the jingle and later feature on the TV commercial. I also lied to the public that my album sold six million copies. My son, why all these lies? Father, I am not the only liar in the industry. We are all liars. Lying is part of the job’s description. Are you serious? Yes father, I am being very frank with you. My lies are even mild compared to some of my colleagues.

Good Idea? Kaduna Governor Seeks Law To Make Public Schools Compulsory For Children Of Public Office Holders

The Kaduna State Governor, Mukhtar Yero, has asked the National Assembly to consider passing a legislation that would compel policy makers in the country to enroll their children in public schools, stressing that’s one of the ways our education system can get better.

The Governor made this statement at a reception for the members of the House of Representatives Committee on Education at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House today in Kaduna.

He emphasized it was time senior government officials enrolled their children in public schools in order to improve the system.

“For me, we should spend more resources on education because it is only through education that we can get to where we want to be as a nation,” he said.

My New Relationship Will Last Forever- Ibinabo Fiberesima

Newly re-elected AGN president and mother of four, Ibinabo Fiberesima who has had failed relationships in the past which ended with kids has said she is ready to make her present relationship which will be leading to marriage in December work.  Ibinabo says she is confident that her new found love will work and won’t end in divorce because her partner is her friend.

“I will not divorce my husband. I love him, and I know I will continue to love him because he is my friend,” she said.

Music, Soul & Africa! BEZ Tours Rwanda For The Kigali Up Festival

Alternative Soul Star Bez Idakula recently returned from a 7day Rwandan tour that saw him perform in arenas across the scenic African country.

As part of his tour, Bez and his band performed at the ‘Kigali Up’ Festival where they were guests of Rwandair. They also performed at ‘Get in The Ring Africa’ and ‘The Concert for Peace’ at Rugunbara. Bez was also the special surprise performer at a wedding reception on the beautiful Lake Kivu in Gisenyi, Rwanda.

Hot Candy! Uche Odikanwa Shoots Commercial For Fashion Brand

Super model and Gulder Ultimate Search star, GUS 1 runner up, Uche Odikanwa just shot a commercial ‘The MAN’ in Milan and New York for a top global male fashion brand. He is so hot in the photos we almost didn’t recognize him, lol. See more after the cut.

Fayose Appoints SA For ‘Stomach Infrastructure’, Others

The new Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has appointed, the secretary to the state government, some special assistants, including one for ‘Stomach Infrastructure’

According to a press statement issued in Ado Ekiti today by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, the appointments take immediate effect.

I’m Not Planning To Reconcile With My Estranged Husband - Monalisa Chinda

The actress has finally cleared the air on if she will be reconciling with her estranged husband and father of her only child, Dejo Richards against the rumours flying around town that she is planning to move back with him considering her relationship just hit the rocks and her husband’s 2^nd marriage crashed.  Monalisa however says there’s no truth in that and she has said nothing but laugh at the rumours.

“I heard the rumour and couldn’t help but laugh, as usual. Around here, we just write anything whenever truly confirmed stories are not readily available. Whatever I do with my private life is my business. But people are free to speculate as it is part of the business.”

The Only Reason Why Entertainers Are Going Into Politics Is For Monetary Reasons- Clarion Chukwura

Clarion Chukwura who has since crawled out of her shell and has been hard lately on people she feels need to be told the truth, have taken on entertainers going into politics. Clarion says there’s no two ways to it and the only reason for their venture into their new found interest has something to do with money.

“The motive of those who are embracing partisan politics is purely monetary. Let us call a spade a spade. If you tell me that you want to go into politics to serve the people, I would want to look at your record first.

“I want to see what you have done to better the lives of the people in your immediate community. How many boreholes have you sunk in the community? How many hours of community service have you given for free over the last four or five years? How well are you known as somebody who yearns for improvement in social development?” she told Punch newspaper.

35-Year Old Man Infects 12-Year Old With HIV

The police in Bauchi State, on Tuesday have arrested and paraded a man, 35, for infecting a 12-year-old girl with Human Immuno Virus, HIV, vanguard reports.

This was disclosed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, in Bauchi, yesterday, saying the man had been HIV positive and on medication since 2004.

According to him, the suspect had been sleeping with the girl, who is a groundnut hawker, since 2012, but the girl was diagnosed with the disease when she started having strange symptoms now.

He further explained that police’s preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect took advantage of the girl and would soon be charged to court once investigations are concluded. 

I Don’t Have A Fixed Price For Shows- Tuface

Humility! I mean when you mention Tuface’s name it’s alright to add humility to it. Unlike others who have boasted in the past that they charge, N3m, N5m and even N10m for shows and nothing less than that. Tuface while chatting with reporters from Vanguard said he has no fixed price for shows.

‘I don’t have a particular fixed fee, it depends on the kind of show and what it is all about.’

He also spoke about how he handles female fans and how he politely tells them off without making them upset;

For me it’s a case of ‘Hello, thank you very much’, I try to make them know that what they are looking for isn’t possible. I just say ‘Let me introduce you to one of my single friends’. 

Alleged Kidnapped Child: How I Met Ronke, My Baby Mama + How It All Started

Izuchukwu Ehiemere the father of Liya a 2-year old who was allegedly kidnapped to Nigeria from UK without her mother’s consent has finally spoken. Izu sent me a mail this evening and begged that his said of his story be published too. Here is what he said;  

My name is Izuchukwu Ehiemere and I am the biological father of Ms Liya Tinuke Temidun Ehiemere.To be frank, I met Ms Moronke Fadoju(Liya’s mother) at the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and we began a casual friendship at the time. We were not in a “binding” relationship, it was purely casual.

Ex- MBGN Anna Ebiere Banner Confirms She Is Dating Flavour

She cant hide it anymore! Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, 2013, Anna Ebiere today confirmed she is dating music act flavour.  A lot of reports have suggested in the past that both are dating, but the duo have kept mom on it. Here is what Ebiere wrote on her instagram page today with the picture above;

Wen u have someone dat encourage u, support u, scolds u, appreciates u, respect u, advice u, reminds u of wat the future holds, play with u, cares abt u, loves u, makes u smile,tells u the truth without looking back, and most importantly draws u closer to God. pls tell me wat else u want!!!.. cuz I have all I need. U make me happy! ! ur more than awesome. … I pray dat God continues to bless you. @2niteflavour

Health Workers Begin Nation Wide Strike Today

                                     National President of Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals

Health workers in the country will begin an indefinite strike today, Thursday, 16^th of October, over sundry issues, including the unresolved leadership crisis in the health sector, non-commencement of residency training programme for health professionals, non-implementation of new call duty allowance and non-payment of arrears.

The National President of Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals, Felix Faniran, who announced the commencement of the strike yesterday in Ibadan accused the presidency and Minister of Health as being behind the crisis in the health sector, saying the effect of the strike should be blamed on government that ignored all avenues to avert it.

Being A Mother Is My Number One Priority- J.Lo

Speaking exclusively to Mirror.co.uk, Jennifer Lopez has revealed that what matters most to her in life now are her kids. Jennifer who has been married three times says though her friends want her to marry again and settle down, she is not ruling out that fact, but to choose the right man is where the problem lies.

After finalizing her divorce with Marc Anthony whom she was married to for seven years, J.Lol dated her dancer, Casper Smart, 27, but the relationship was very short after Casper was caught swapping flirty text messages with 23-year old transs*xual model, Sofie Vissa.

Nigeria, Senegal To Be Declared Ebola Free Countries By WHO On 20th & 17th Of This Month

World Health Organisation(WHO) has said it will declare Nigeria and Senegal Ebola-free by Friday and next week Monday if no new cases are recorded.

WHO yesterday made the statement in Geneva saying it is believed that the two countries would have completed a 42-day period with no new cases by then.

‪The statement indicated that while the completion date for Nigeria would be next Monday, October 20, that of Senegal would be on Friday 17 October.

Omenka Gallery Presents Power & Powers Exhibition Supported By Nikon

KBK‐ Krazy Bill Klan, 2013, printed on enhanced matt paper, 80cm x 100cm

Omenka Gallery is proud to present Power and Powers, an exhibition of recent photographs by leading contemporary Nigerian artist, Uche James‐Iroha. Supported by Nikon, the exhibition calls for a self-examination and invites the audience to an introspective of 54 years of epileptic power supply in Nigeria.

I Charge N10m For A Collaboration, Not N1.5m- Wizkid

Wizkid has revealed to Netng that he does not charge N1.5m like Saeon suggested she paid him, but charges nothing less than N10m for a collaboration. He also says he never pays for collaboration because he is confident of himself.

‘I charge N10M for collaboration but I don’t charge the people I love. ‘I don’t pay for collaborations because I’m confident of myself’, the singer told Netng.

Photo: Eight Young Men Gang -Ra*ed Lady In Kwara State! 3 Caught And Paraded

The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Mr. Salihu Garba, on Wednesday said eight young men gang-ra*ed a young lady (name withheld) who lives in Ilorin.

He stated that the police had arrested three of the suspects and were on the trail of the fleeing five suspects, Punch reports.

National Team Coach, Steven Keshi Sacked

The Nigeria Football Federation has sacked the National Team Coach. Stephen Keshi was sacked early this morning despite the 3-1 win over Sudan yesterday. Keshi’s assistant coaches, Daniel Amokachi and Ike Shorunmu were also relieved of their positions.

Keshi, will now be replaced by Shaibu Amodu, a former coach of the team and he will be supported by Salisu Yusuf, Gbenga Ogunbote and Aloysius Agu. While Garba Lawal, will serve as the team ‘s coordinator.

Photos: Alaafin Of Oyo Full Of Joy As He Turns 76

Respected Oba, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo is 76 today. He was so excited that he danced like never before to the delight of family, friends and community members who came to celebrate with him. Btw, his 4^th Olori is missing in the celebration pictures. More photos after the cut.

Photos: Tony Tetuila & Desmond Elliot Take Political Campaign To Their Wards

Tony Tetuila who is running for a seat in Kwara State House of Assembly, Irepodun LGA has taken his political campaign to his ward in Kwara State. Tony was welcomed by his ward leaders and other women leaders. In the pictures you are about to see below, Tony Tetuila was seen prostrating flat to greet his ward leaders and that’s how humble politics can get you! Lol.

Also see photos of Desmond Elliot with some of his party youths after the cut. It’s just getting real…

Photos: Maheeda Reveals She Used To Be A Dark Skinned Lady

Aside the bleaching, she has also been long in the game, lol. Maheeda oooo. I mean check out what year the 1^st picture could have been. There is God!

Alamieyeseigha’s Son’s Death, FG Biased- Keyamo

Lagos Lawyer Festus Keyamo has condemned the swift response the Federal Government gave to the former Governor of Bayelsa, when he lost his son last weekend in Dubai. According to Keyamo, the Federal Government has paid little or no attention to the call of Mrs Falode, who urged the Government to please intervene in the killing of her young son, who was pushed to his death from a high-rise apartment in Dubai.

“Up till this minute, the Federal Government has not issued a single statement calling on the U.A.E authorities to fish out the killers of Toba Falode. The Federal Government has played the ostrich in the case of Toba, leaving the mother and family grieving alone. The question is, with the swift response in the case of Oyamuyefa Alamieyeseigha, does the Federal Government value the lives of some of its citizens more than others?”, Festus Keyamo asked in a statement released by him today.

He however urged the Government to still look into the killing of Toba Falode, a young Nigerian schooling in Dubai who was murdered on February 15^th in the country.

Photo: Denrele Strips Down For #NoBraDay

It's better late than never! Eccentric tv presenter, Denrele Edun this evening stripped down to his briefs to honour October 13, No Bra Day cancer awareness. The  presenter posted the picture above to also support the campaign. How nice!

Check Out Kate Henshaw’s Campaign Poster

Court Discharges Popular Socialite, Fred Ajudua Of $1.9m Fraud Charge

Fred Ajudua is a free man again. An Ikeja High Court today discharged the popular socialite and business man of $1.69 million (about N252.8 million) fraud charge.

Ajudua and his co-defendant, Charles Orie were discharged today following the withdrawal of the charge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Photo: Taiwo Oshadipe Buried Amidst Tears In Lagos

                                      Late Taiwo                                      Her Twin, Kehinde in white
Popular Gospel singer, Taiwo Oshadipe has been buried. She was buried today at Victoria Court Vaults, in Lekki amidst tears. Everything was quiet with only family and close friends in attendance. There was no dust-to- dust rite.

Her twin Kehinde was inconsolable as she kept calling her name, ‘Taiwo, Taiwo’ and chanting, ‘Why did you leave me?’ It was such an emotional sight as others all broke down in tears as the singer was laid to rest. Kehinde also requested to be with the corpse for 5mins before she was lowered in a request the officiating pastor granted her. May her soul rest in peace. So sad!

Obanikoro, Maku, Wike, Others Resign As Ministers

Seven ministers in President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet have resigned their positions today.

Those who resigned are Ministers of Information, Labaran Maku; Trade and Industry, Samuel Ortom; State for Education; Nyesom Wike, State for Defence; Musiliu Obanikoro; Labour, Emeka Wogu; Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu and State for Niger Delta, Dairus Ishaku.

The ministers are said to have quit their posts to pursue their political ambitions as they will be contesting in the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in their respective states.

HULKS! Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Battle… Must Watch!

As we go about our daily lives in the pursuit of happiness, we tend to overlook the less privileged in our society.  This is a self-funded documentary on the lives of  Lagos hawkers by rising film maker Marthins Harrison titled HULKS.

The project is aimed at raising funds for the individuals in this documentary and to also urge the public to be kind and generous whenever they come in contact with hawkers as everyone is fighting their own battle.

Wiz Khalifa Disses Amber Rose In New Song ‘P***y Overrated’

Oh no! The two might not be getting back together any time soon! Wiz Khalifa just dissed his estranged wife, Amber Rose in a new song- P***y Overrated that features him and Future. Wiz’s first verse on the track seems to be a direct diss towards Amber Rose, who has posted twerking videos on Instagram and Vine in the past.

“Be on Instagram and on Vine like a mothaf***er”, he raps.

In another verse, Wiz says: Oh you must think you a star don’t ya? Wanna be front seat in my car don’t ya? Crystal from the bar, don’t ya? Oh you must think we’ll go far don’t ya? Oh you must think I’ll fall hard don’t ya? Don’t you know I play my part, don’t ya?...

These people tho...lol. Listen to the track after the cut.

Uche Jombo Goes On Low Cut!

The actress who has been staying in the US for quite some time now has just cut her hair. You like? By the way, that’s Uche’s husband for those who still don’t know him.

Mercy Johnson Gives Birth To Baby Boy

Pregnant actress and mother of one, Mercy Johnson has put to bed. She gave birth today to a baby boy at exactly 12:49am ( AMerican time) in a US hospital.

Man Defiles 13-Year Old Boy In Ondo State

                                                                 Internet photo

A man, Ilesanmi Omojuyigbe, 35, has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old boy, Babatunde Adebayo, at Iju area of Ondo State.

Vanguard gathered that the victim was lured to the suspect’s room on the pretext that he wanted to 

buy frozen fish from the boy.

The victim, on entering the room, was said to have been held down and his trouser forcefully torn before the suspect defiled him.

They Are Planning To Sack Me Over ‘Personal Stuff’ Not The Game- Keshi

Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi has said he is ready for the worse as some Nigeria Football Federation officials and Nigerians are calling for his sack. He also accused NFF of wanting to sack him over ‘personal stuff’ and not the game. Keshi says if they succeed today, he has 3 African countries (Gabon, Angola and Equatorial-Guinea) waiting to hire him and it’s only a matter of him choosing one of them.

                                                                                                                         

He told AfricanFootball.com;

“It’s not about the game; it’s about other personal stuff. So, if tomorrow they say Keshi leave, there is no shaking because other two, three countries are waiting for me. My job is about hire and fire.

“Right now I have been to other places I have coached before I have not been fired. If it comes down to Nigeria, I have been here before, qualified Nigeria for 2002 World Cup with Amodu Shaibu, we were asked to leave.

He also disclosed that Nigerians are calling for his head, which his impossible for them to cut because the head belongs to him.

Kidnapped TASUED Deputy Vice-Chancellor Regains Freedom

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, in  Ijebu Ode, Ogun State,  Olusoga Olusanya has regained his freedom last night after he was kidnapped on Monday.

Prof. Olusoga was kidnapped with his driver on Odogbolu-Ijebu- Ode-Ore- Benin expressway, on their way back from an official assignment. The kidnappers later released his driver but whisked Olusoga to an unknown destination.

Details of how he was released last night were not made public, but the Ogun State Police command has confirmed his release.

Today Is Lagos Horn Free Day! Let's Participate, No Horns Today!

The Lagos Horn free day is an initiative against noise pollution, intolerance, indiscipline lack of respect to road users and other negative attitudes. Here are some tweets from the Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos- State, Hon. Kayode Opeifa.

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Take Back Your Power- Regina Askia Writes

“There are people around us who will not stop trying #ish. You call a tete a tete and ask really what the problem is and they swear by all heavens they have no issues with you and try to tell you it’s in your mind, but at every turn you all but fall into a ditch they dug or a set up they spurn. You then apologize for whatever it is that causing them the annoyance and inducing such a reaction towards you but they keep coming at you relentlessly with new improved bull *ish. You avoid them, stop all interactions but they mistake your silence for weakness.

Who are these people? They are those who spin tales to color you bad at your job, those who carry falsehood to the paparazzi, those who blinded by jealousy and the “who she think say she be syndrome” make it a priority on their agenda to put you in a poor light. Those that keep coming at you , coming at your family (the relentless side chick) or coming at your children (big mistake on their part) and all the constant annoyances that keep digging at your heels.