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Saturday 23 March 2013

Photos from Bishop Oyedepo's daughter's wedding

Bishop Oyedepo's first daughter, Love Oyedepo married her beau Steve Ogah today Saturday 23rd of March at Canaanland. Happy married life to them.

AY's Crib Sitcom Starts on TVC and Africa Magic

The highly talked about AY's Crib, that was endorsed at the screening of The Nollywood Film Festival in New York will be showing on TVC every Tuesday From 9pm to 9:30pm, 8pm to 8:30pm on ONTV every Friday. Africa Magic will also start showing from April. 

AY’S Crib is a sitcom created by AY and co-directed by AY himself and Patrick Ovoke Odjegba. It is webbed in wholesome comedy, which is designed as a tool for social engineering and also to make the viewers laugh as they learn valuable social lessons. It stars AY playing as himself, Alexx Ekubo as JJ, Bucci franklin as KC, Justice Nuagbe as Ushbebe and Venita Akpofure as Mimi. AY's Crib also stars cameo appearances by the creme of the Nigerian entertainment industry. Continue...

Paparazzi pics: D'Prince and Frank Edoho spotted at The Palms

Paparazzi pics indeed...lol. Mavin artist D'Prince was spotted with his stylist at The Palms mall today shopping for costumes for his music video shoot happening tomorrow. Yep, he's shooting the video for Goodie Bag tomorrow! While Frank was spotted...just shopping! :-)

Photos of the day: Rare sight of two Popes together

This is the first time in more than 600 years that two popes will be alive at the same time and in each others company. Usually one would have to die before the other takes over...but Pope Benedict XVI retired last month.

Pope Francis flew to Castel Gandolfo by helicopter today to visit Benedict who has been living at the papal villa since he officially retired on February 28. They prayed together in the chapel before sharing a private lunch.

Exclusive: See inside 2face and Annie Idibia's wedding reception

Got these exclusive photos from one of the guests at the Island reception. Guests have left the Island to return to Jumeirah Beach Hotel. See more photos after the cut...

First look: 2face and Annie Idibia on their wedding day...

True love...so beautiful to see...

Photos: Celebrities at 2face and Annie's wedding

Rita Dominic, Susan Peters, Uti Nwachukwu and Alexx Ekubo. See more photos after the cut...

Omotola's tribute to husband on his birthday and their 17th wedding anniversary

Happy birthday to Captain Ekeinde. See more of Omotola's touching tribute after the cut...

Meet Don Jazzy's hot executive assistant

Her name is Sameerah Ahmed and they are both in Dubai for 2face and Annie's wedding. Photos taken yesterday. See another photo of her after the cut...

"We don't own a private jet yet, but hope to buy one in the future' - PSquare

When asked by Vanguard if the rumour that they bought a private jet was true, P-Square replied:
"There was nothing like that. I guess because it was included in our list that whenever we are going for a specific show,  the organsiers must provide us with a private jet. We had a deal with a private jet company which always hire their private jet to us whenever we are in need of it. It’s like, we have a private jet at our disposal. I remember, I once tweeted that a private jet has been included in our list.  That was how people started speculating that Psquare has bought a private jet. But we always  travel with the jet all the time.
Do they plan to buy a private jet someday?
To be honest with you, the way things are going, we are planning to buy one. And it’s not because of the cost implication of hiring a private jet, but the fact that we want to meet up with our concerts.

Video: Lynxxx finally breaks his silence on the club fight incident

Nigerian star artiste and ''Jollof'' music boss Lynxxx is in the UK for a 9 date tour and he finally breaks his silence on the recent news involving him at a famous Lagos nightspot, he shares what really happened on the night with Factory78tv's Adesope Olajide...

Surprise Double Elimination on Knorr Taste Quest

It’s the 10th week of the Knorr Taste Quest, and the countdown to revealing the winner of season one has begun. Unfortunately however, the culinary journey of two contestants were brought to an abrupt end. The task as usual was completely unexpected as the judges continually try to fish out the best from the lot. The secret ingredients this week were very diverseas the contestants had to work with Scallops, Asparagus, Lemon Grass, Goat chops, Garden eggs, Plantain and Coconut to make a two course meal.

At The Club With Remy Martin makes grand return in 2013 with May D, Terry G, others

2013 is poised to go down as a year truly filled with much excitement and fanfare  as Remy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac is set to return with a ensemble of top class acts and an enviable new initiative tagged At The Club With Remy Martin Dance Off.

Set within the cast of its already established and popular monthly gig. At The Club With Remy Martin Dance Off, is a new initiative that holds so much promise of not just fun and excitement for participants and fans of the premium brand, but also a wonderful One Hundred Thousand Naira cash prize to be won during the event. Fun lovers who desire some extra challenge and excitement in the house would get the chance to battle on stage with each other every month starting this March.

Friday 22 March 2013

Photos from Annie Idibia's bridal shower in Dubai

It's going down right now at the Hilton Hotel in Dubai. Tomorrow is the big day...

International model Ify Yolanda Jones set to launch her own Wig line

Nigerian international model, Ify Yolanda Jones, who is signed to Wilhemina Models, New York, Ice Models, South Africa and Beth Models, Nigeria is launching her own custom wig line, WOW (Weave on Wigs), this spring.

Aye Awards bags 2 new sponsors;voting hots up for various nominees

After setting the pace last year in her maiden edition as an award exclusively designed to spur on young, energetic and vibrant Nigerian entrepreneurs to continue the hard work by rewarding them, the momentum is still on, as this year’s edition of The Abuja Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2013, tagged a night of glamour and entertainment’ bags two new sponsors.

Meet the guy who broke Tonto Dikeh's heart

Tonto Dikeh a few days back poured her heart out on Twitter, sharing a recent heartbreak she suffered (See it HERE). I've been digging (yes, it's my business lol) and finally found out the guy who broke the star's heart. His name is Caporahvenwah Okolie, popularly known as Chief Capo (pictured above with Tonto).

Chief Capo is an international model, rapper, singer and the CEO of G-Muzik Entertainment. He shuttles between his home in Atlanta and the one here in Nigeria.

Capo and Tonto have been dating quietly off and on since 2010 after he relocated to Nigeria that year to set up his music business. His mum is South African and his dad is Igbo. See more after the cut..

Saudi Prince jailed in the UK for killing his servant flown home to serve the rest of his sentence

The grandson of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, Prince Saud Bin Abdulaziz, (pictured left) who was jailed for life in the UK in 2010 for killing his servant was on Monday March 18th flown back to Saudi Arabia to serve the rest of his sentence. But why would the British government do that? They really expect the grandson of the King of Saudi to be locked up forever in Saudi? I hear!

Homosexual Prince Saud murdered his servant, Bandar Abdullah Abdulaziz in a London hotel on 15 February 2010 after the pair returned from a Valentine's Day night out. He subjected the servant to a 'sadistic' campaign of violence and sexual abuse before beating and strangling him to death. Continue

“OMG! Moments” with Mide’s Mane: Easter Sales!

We know that every woman wants to have great hair whether short, long, curled, straight or wavy that’s why Mide’s Mane is planning a series of “OMG! Moments” for Nigerian women at home and in diaspora. Our first chapter will be coming up this Easter season with our “OMG! Easter Sales” which runs from the 25th of March to 1st of April. Please continue...

Kemi Olunloyo not happy with Yoruba people :-)

Brainless tribe? OK. I'm out of here! *Linda runs away* :-)

Singer Saeon mad that her song is being compared to Tonto Dikeh's

Tonto hasn't replied yet. Waiting for round two...lol

Banky W, Timaya, Rita Dominic at MMIA today heading to Dubai

...For 2face and Annie Idibia's wedding

Close Up & partners set to break a world record on tooth brushing

Leading oral care brand, Close-Up Toothpaste in partnership with Lagos State government, Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), HEIT Solutions, Vas2Net & Core Media has celebrated the World Oral Health Day to introduce the World Record Tooth Brushing Challenge and sensitise the public on the importance of proper oral care.

The World Oral Health Day which is celebrated on the 20th of March every year to remind the public of the important role healthy mouth, gum and teeth play in the overall health of an individual. The theme for this year is “Healthy Teeth for Healthy Life”.

100 soldiers storm terror suspects’ hideouts in Lagos

Two suspected Boko Haram members were arrested at a house in Ijora, Lagos yesterday by soldiers acting on a tip off.  The soldiers found AK-47 rifles, bomb, cartridges, daggers etc hidden in the apartment. Below is how Punch is reporting it:
Fear gripped many residents of Lagos  on Thursday when news filtered in that troops numbering about 100 stormed terror suspects’ hideouts in Ijora, a densely populated part of the city.
The soldiers, who were assisted by men of the State Security Service, were  believed to have acted on a tip-off. They were said to have arrived in the area around 7am in search of the suspects said to be  members of an Islamic fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram.

Foremost novelist Professor Chinua Achebe dies at 82

Novelist, poet, professor, critic and the author of the most widely read book in African literature (Things Fall Apart) professor Chinua Achebe, has passed on. Professor Achebe died last night March 21 in a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He had been ill for a while. He was 82 years old.

The legend has gone home. May his soul rest in peace...Amen.

Glo Unveils New Strapline

Glo ambassadors, Desmond Elliot, Funke Akindele, Odunlade Adekola, Uche Jombo-Rodriguez, Rita Dominic and Sammy Okposo at the unveiling of the new Glo strap line "Unlimited" held recently in Lagos.
 
As Globacom prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary on the 29th of August this year, the company has unveiled a new strap line to reaffirm  its brand promise to consumers.

Aptly tagged “Unlimited”, the new strap line encapsulates Glo’s commitment to enabling the subscriber achieve his dreams and desires. It embodies Glo’s attitude towards its stakeholders and its commitment to be always there for them; facilitating the realization of their desires anywhere in the world, through the company’s world-class network.

Female Journalist with NTA Akure Olubunmi Oke Kidnapped

A journalist with NTA Akure, Olubunmi Oke, (pictured above) was kidnapped yesterday Thursday March 21 by four unknown persons at her Oba-Ile residence Akure, Ondo state.

Bunmi was surrounded and whisked away by the gunmen as she drove into her residence after closing from work around 5pm yesterday. Her whereabouts is unknown as her abductors are yet to contact her family.

‘Story of Sacrifice’ from Sterling Bank Plc

Are you that hero who has given it all for love? Let us be the judge of that this Easter tide!

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4 simple steps to winning absolutely fantastic prizes from Sterling Bank Plc. What are you waiting for? https://www.facebook.com/sterlingbankplc is it!!! Your input is welcomed.

Thursday 21 March 2013

Check out Toolz' extreme work out session

Her fitness trainer had her flipping a 230lb truck tyre during a workout session this morning. That looks really heavy to me. Well done. See more photos after the cut...

Police to begin seizing cars with tinted windows

Driving in Lagos with tinted windows is against the law but some people do it because they get away with it. But not anymore says the Inspector General of police. He has directed state commissioners of police to start seizing cars with tinted windows and prosecute the car owners henceforth .

The directive is contained in a statement issued by Frank Mba, the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, today in Abuja
“Police Officers nationwide have been directed to commence a massive operation aimed at enforcing all existing laws bordering on tinted glasses and the use of unregistered/unlicensed vehicles. This unbecoming attitude has the capacity not only to heighten criminal activities but to place unnecessary pressure on security agencies and law abiding citizens

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