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Thursday, 14 February 2013

Dr Sid and Tiwa Savage cover Labrinth's 'See Beneath Your Beautiful'

 
Who knew Dr Sid could sing like this? Tiwa Savage and Dr Sid were in the studio and asked fans on Twitter to pick a song that they could make a cover of. Fans picked Labrinth ft Emeli Sande 'See Beneath Your Beautiful' They did a great job. Listen to it below...

'Beyonce is absolutely wild in bed' - close pal reveals

One of Beyonce's close pals just shared a little too much information with Star Magazine. See it below...
While she lets Jay-Z be the alpha male most of the time, Beyonce takes charge when it's Booty Thirty. She loves tying him up," a spy reports. "She's such a demure woman in public, but behind bedroom doors she's absolutely wild."
The singer "even has sex with Jay-Z before every performance to help calm her nerves," says a close pal.
I believe you, close pal. Beyonce looks like the type. And it's a good thing! Lol

Rita Dominic and Kate Henshaw rock out in shorts

That's Funke Akindele, Uche Jombo R, Rita Dominic and Kate Henshaw. See more photos after the cut...

Style star: Uche Jombo rocks Marchesa Notte one shoulder dress

She wore it to the movie premiere of Unguarded about a week ago. She paired the Marchesa draped dress with a pink clutch bag and black pumps. Lovely dress.

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Solange Knowles shirt dress: would you rock this?

Solange wore it to her sister Beyonce's Life Is But A Dream screening in New York yesterday. You like? See Beyonce's outfit to the screening after the cut...

Banky W releases two new singles: “Find You” and Yes/No ft Niyola

Listen to 'Find You' below...

Listen to 'Be My Lover (Yes No part 2 - feat. Niyola)' below...

Two Nigerian journalist brutalised by South African police

Two Nigerian journalists covering the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were kicked, dragged on the ground, threatened with cocked guns and forcibly detained for two hours by officers of the South African police in Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon.
 
Debo Oshudun, Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for Central and Southern Africa and John Joshua Akanji, a Deputy Editor of The Sun Newspapers were onboard a taxi on their way to cover the departure of the AFCON winners Super Eagles when shortly after they both alighted, they were surrounded by no less than 20 fully armed South African police officers who threatened to shoot them after they insisted they were Journalists.

Filmmaker Tunde Kelani offers lovers Oleku for free on Val's day

Ace filmmaker, Tunde Kelani offers Oleku for free on You Tube on Valentine's Day. Oleku is a classic love story written by Prof. Akinwunmi Ishola and shot into a movie by Kelani. Due to popular demand and in the spirit of Valentine, the love season, Kelani who is working on his next movie project, Dazzling Mirage, a story on sickle cell, has offered Oleku for free to lovers from Feb 14th on their Youtube channel - Youtube.com/tkelani

Actress Foluke Daramola moves in with married lover, Kayode Salako

Kayode is still legally married but has been separated from his wife for a while now. He and Foluke started dating about a year ago and are now living together. The couple moved into a duplex in Omole Estate on Friday February 1 and called friends and family to a small house warming party.

His wife of 13 years, who has three children for the CEO of Change Agent of Nigeria Network, packed out of her matrimonial home about 6 months ago after she found out about the relationship between Foluke and her husband. Kayode has since said that God set him free from '13 years of marital bondage, confusion, frustration and regrets.'

When asked why he abandoned his wife and three kids, Kayode replied:
I didn't abandon my wife and kids; they abandoned me. My wife abandoned me for Foluke to take over. In my family, it's an abomination for a woman to pack her things and leave her husband's house, if it's not the man that sent her out. What she did has confirmed she's not my destined wife. Foluke now lives with me in Omole Phase 1.

Nigerian midwife who caused baby's death walks free from court

The 67 year old Nigerian born UK-based midwife who caused a four-week-old baby to bleed to death in a botched home circumcision operation walked free from court a few days back.

Grace Adeleye, who was paid  £100 to perform the operation on Goodluck Caubergs using a traditional African method known as 'clamp and cut, carried it out without anaesthetic, using only a pair of scissors, forceps and olive oil.

It went drastically wrong leaving the child with a serious wound and causing him to bleed to death.

Adeleye was found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence after a trial at Manchester Crown Court and was given a 21 month suspended jail term last week.

Omowunmi Akinnifessi rocks her natural hair

The former beauty queen has been rocking the short hair for many months now. Still as beautiful as ever!

Sahara TV Interviews Naija Runs Girl (Must Watch Video)

Widow killed by her lover for money ritual

36 year old widowed mother of three Kafilat Lateef was killed by her lover Gbenga Taiwo and four of his friends on January 21. After killing her, they put kola nut in her mouth and buried her in a shallow grave. (Her charred remains above) Read the full story after the cut...

Ex Gov Ayo Fayose's younger sister, Bimpe Sorinolu dies of cancer

The younger sister of Ekiti State former governor, Ayo Fayose, Bimpe Sorinolu, has died of cancer in a UK hospital. The once lively mother of four who turned apostle a few years back was diagnosed with cancer of the breasts in June of 2011. She battled with the disease for almost two years before losing the battle this evening. May her soul rest in peace...amen.

Actress Toyin Aimakhu and hubby doing bad bad things in public

Lol...kidding. It's on the set of a movie they are both starring in. Photo taken today during rehearsals

Win tickets to Darey and Banky W's valentine concert

 To win the tickets please answer the questions below...
 Questions for R&BW Online giveaways

- How many tracks are on the R&B album cover?
- Name two African acts who are featured on the album.
- What year did Banky W release the single "Ebutemeta"

Questions for Love: Like A Movie
- How many albums does Darey Art Alade have? List them
- Name the artistes signed under Darey's Soul Muzik Records.
- Mention five artistes performing at the Love Like a Movie concert.

I will announce the winners of these two concerts, plus Julius Agwu and Maxwell's concert tomorrow.

Is ex-cop and fugitive Christopher Dorner dead? The full story.

 
I've been following this unfortunate story since it started and actually stayed up to watch the shootout live on CNN early this morning. Woke up this morning to hear that charred remains have been found in the mountain cabin where former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner had barricaded himself in. He is thought to have died in the burned out cabin. But no confirmation at this time.

The former Navy reservist launched a campaign to exact revenge against the Los Angeles Police Department for firing him. He threatened to kill police officers and their families, and actually managed to kill four - two officers and two family members of a police officer.

For those who have never heard the story, let me start from the beginning.

270-pound, 6-foot former Navy officer, Christopher Dorner, 33, joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 2005. Then on September 4th 2008, he was fired for filing a report concerning the conduct of his training officer, Teresa Evans. Christopher claimed in his report that Evans used excessive force - kicking a mentally ill suspect during an arrest in the face while he was handcuffed and lying on the ground. The police didn't believe him, then they fired him. 4+ years later, the trained assassin became the subject of one of the largest manhunts in LAPD history. Continue reading

Photos from Omotola Jalade Ekeinde's birthday party in Atlanta

The intimate birthday dinner held on Sunday 10th February in Atlanta. Peniece Le Gall, Director Writer/Publisher Relations at SESAC, Jamie Foster Brown editor of Sister 2 Sister Magazine, GRAMMY winning producer, Jon Jon Traxx, celebrity photographer, Leo Marshall, Recording artist, Wurld and more, all came out to show support to one of Africa’s most beloved sweetheart. 

Omotola’s birthday dinner was hosted at the restaurant of The Real Housewives of Atlanta couple, Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas, who also came out to wish Omotola a happy birthday! See more photos after the cut...

MicoStar Mall - The best and safest way to shop abroad from Nigeria

MicoStar Mall has made a way for Nigerians to shop abroad from Nigeria with the help of technology, and within the last year MicoStar Mall has become a household name. It is truly international shopping made easy. 

MicoStar Mall is an international online shopping mall that have partnered with over 300 stores in US, Canada, UK, Europe and Asia to deliver goods directly from these countries to the customers doorsteps in Nigeria. Some of the stores they are partnered with are Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Macy’s, Express, DSW Shoes, Payless  shoes, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Guess, Michael  Kors,  Armani, Apple,  HP, Dell, Walgreens, MicoStar Motors, Advance Auto Parts, Paypal and many more. 

'I had cancer of the nose' - Governor Sullivan Chime

The Enugu state governor spoke to journalists in Enugu on Monday. Below is what he shared...
“Late August or early September, last year, I am not sure again of the dates, but it is about that time. I was privileged to be one of those nominated by the Nigeria Governors Forum to go to Germany to understudy their federal system. A Governor was picked from each of the six geo-political zones. I represented the South-East and of course, we were led by our Chairman, Rotimi Amaechi.
“On our way to Germany, I decided to go a little bit earlier, passing through London to do my medicals because of what I will call lack of our time. We do not have time here. So, I decided to take that opportunity, got to London and did my medicals and was certified fit. I was given a clean bill of health. But I had a little growth here (pointing at the right side of his neck) that was not visible to anybody. I am a very observant person. I noticed it, showed it to my doctor and he touched it and said he didn’t feel it is anything serious, that I should just try and forget it.

Italian mag publishes Kate Middleton's baby bump bikini pictures

Italian magazine, Chi, which in September 2012 published topless photos of Princess Kate, has once again published unauthorized photos of her while on holiday.

The magazine this time published photos of Kate in a bikini while on vacation with her husband, Prince William, in Mustique. The new photos show Kate's bare baby bump.

St James’s Palace, which represents the royal couple, is not happy about it
"We are disappointed that photographs of the Duke and Duchess on a private holiday look likely to be published overseas. This is a clear breach of the couple's right to privacy." The Palace said in a statement.
British media has chosen not to publish the photos...but I'm not British media..lol. Enjoy...

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

FG presents National Honours, money & plots of land to Super Eagles

President Jonathan at a special reception held in honour of the Super Eagles in Abuja this evening rewarded the Super Eagles with National Honours, millions of Naira and plots of land in Abuja.

Coach Stephen Keshi - Commander of the Order of Niger. N10million. Plot of land in Abuja
Asst Coach Daniel Amokachi - Officer of the Order of Niger. N5m. Plot of land in Abuja
Asst Coach Ike Shorumu - Officer of the Order of Niger. N5m. Plot of land in Abuja
Captain Joseph Yobo - Officer of the Order of Niger. N5million. Plot of land in Abuja
Super Eagles players - Member of the Order of Niger. N5million. Plot of land in Abuja
Technical crew - N2 million

Billionaire businessmen Tony Elumelu, Jim Ovia, Emeka Offor and Abdulsamad Rabiu donated half a million dollars each to the Super Eagles, while Dangote donated N5m to each player and technical crew of the Super Eagles.

Lightning strikes St. Peters Basilica hours after the Pope announced resignation

Was it just Mother Nature or a sign from God? Lightning appeared to strike St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Monday just hours after Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation, according to the BBC. The lightning strike happened around 6 p.m. local time. Photo above.

AFP was the first to publish the startling photo of a lightning bolt coming out of the heavens and appearing to strike the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, one of Catholicism's holiest sites. AFP photographer Filippo Monteforte caught the amazing photograph during a storm.
"It was icy cold and the rain was falling in sheets," he told AFP. "When the storm started, I thought that lightning might strike the rod, so I decided it was worth seeing whether – if it DID strike – I could get the shot at exactly the right moment.”
He waited two hours before lightning struck twice and he captured a still image. “The first bolt was huge and lit up the sky, but unfortunately I missed it," he told AFP. "I had better luck the second time, and was able to snap a couple of images of the dome illuminated by the bolt.” (Huffington Post)

RMD and Goldie at the Grammys

Naija always representing!

How robbers raped woman in her husband's presence

Culled from Vanguard
 Residents of Ogida quarters in Benin City were shocked last Saturday when they woke to see a house wife (names withheld) shouting and pleading for help.
They rushed to the house only to discover that the woman was raped by three young men who stormed the house at about 3am. They further discovered the victim’s husband who was tied by the robbers and pushed under the bed.
The suspects Peter Anigboro (25 years old), Lucky Williams (22) and Olise Friday, forced the door of the residence of the victim open with an impoverished gun and a dagger.

Black 'monkey' grabs Cossy's boobs...:-)

She called him 'monkey' not me...hehe!

Super Eagles back in Nigeria! (Photos)

They arrived Abuja around 3:15 pm today. They are currently at the Hilton Hotel. President Jonathan is hosting them to a reception tonight.

Jay Z dumps Kanye West for Justin Timberlake; to go on tour with JT

Jay Z has been distancing himself from Kanye since his relationship with girlfriend Kim K became serious. And now he has found himself a new BFF.

According to the The NY Post, after teaming up at the Super Bowl and at the Grammys, Jay Z and Justin Timberlake will launch a 10-city stadium full blown tour together sometime this year.

JT and wife Jessica Biel even sat at the Grammys with Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Bye Kanye and Kim. :-)

New Music: P-Square - Magical Healing

Listen to it below and tell us what you think...

Location photos of AY and Tonto Dikeh

Photos taken during the making of another skit for AY comedy show. See more photos after the cut...

Guinness,160million Nigerian fans inspire the Super Eagles to victory

It was sweet victory yesterday in South Africa as the African Cup of Nations 2013 drew to a close! Guinness, the official sponsor of the Super Eagles can rightly say it successfully inspired the Eagles to victory in South Africa  as millions of Nigerian fans participated in sending goodwill messages to the victorious team. Recall that Guinness launched the ‘Fly With The Eagles’ campaign, to rally the support of 160 million Nigerian fans for the team ahead of the tournament. 

Mercy Johnson shows off daughter, Purity

Purity is about six weeks old now. Mercy will be returning home before the end of the month...

Former Governor Ikedi Ohakim's first son, Obia weds Oby Anunobi

Former Governor of Imo state Ikedi Ohakim's first son, Obia Ohakim quietly married his heartthrob Oby Anunobi on Saturday 9th February in Abuja. It was a court wedding. Their traditional wedding held in December 2012. Oby's father served as a special adviser to Ohakim government when he was in office.

Oby is a lawyer based in Abuja. And her engagement rock, oh dear! See more photos after the cut...

Stephen Keshi reconsiders his resignation

Below is a press statement the Super Eagles coach released early this morning...
My attention has been drawn to reports in the media that I have resigned my appointment as the Head Coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria.
While I have had cause to express my displeasure over some issues that happened in the course of our participation in the AFCON 2013, which my team won by the grace of God, especially concerning my relationship with the Nigerian Football Federation, I have since had opportunity to discuss the various issues with all concerned. I am therefore pleased to say that I have reconsidered my position and have decided to continue with my job.
I want to thank the Honourable Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, for his swift and kind intervention.
Signed
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi
12th February 2013
Keshi withdrew his resignation after a meeting with the Sports Minister yesterday. Keshi and the Super Eagles boarded their flight about 7am this morning to commence their journey back to Nigeria.

Chris Brown and Rihanna smoke a joint at Grammys after party

Chris and Rihanna were photographed by a TMZ paparazzi smoking what appeared to be weed at a Grammy Awards after party in LA. They found love in a hopeless place..:-)

D'banj celebrates with Super Eagles players after the AFCON win

This was Sunday night after our victory. See more photos after the cut + watch his performance at AFCON 2013 closing ceremony...

Win tickets to Valentines with Maxwell - Feb 16th @ Ocean View

It's going to be a Valentines' concert to remember with the award winning R'n'B crooner Maxwell. The event will also feature performances from Bez, Omawumi, Black Magic and Yinka Davies. You don't want to miss this ground breaking event.

I'm giving away two tickets. To win it, tell me how many Grammy awards Maxwell has won and the year/s he won it/them. The first two correct answers get the ticket.

Monday, 11 February 2013

Iyanya & Yvonne Nelson cover February issue of Complete Fashion

Too much hotness!!!

Actress Nadia Buari shows off bikini body

The 30 year old Ghanaian actress shared the photo on her Instagram page. Nice body. Love the bikini! Repping Ghana!

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