"I don't ask ladies out, they ask me out" - Omobaba Comedian

Talented comedian Omobaba says he doesn't ask women out, that for him it's the other way round, the women do the asking out themselves. In a recent interview with Encomium Magazine, Omobaba said women mananize him when asked how he copes with female fans...

"I have been coping, I respect my female fans. But coping with female fans I don't ask them out, they ask me out. I don't womanize, but women "mananize" me, permit me to use that language'.

Seun Kuti shares a photo of himself with new-born daughter

Maheeda releases Christmas photos

 Happy Holidays from the Maheeda. Haha! See more photos after the cut...

Photos from the Banky & Tiwa Show launch last night

The Banky and Tiwa Show debuts on Africa's First Global Black Entertainment Network, EbonyLife TV, Channel 165 on DSTV, on Tuesday December 17, 2013, at 09:30 WAT.

The Banky & Tiwa Show is a brand new, star-driven talk show, propelled by the multiple-award winning African pop singer, the ever-charming Banky W and Nigeria’s first lady of pop, the beautiful Tiwa Savage.

On this show, topical and controversial social issues that border on the way we live our lives as Africans are discussed in a mature, non-judgmental and non-preachy manner. Some of these engaging social issues will include: addictions, homosexuality, broken marriages, infidelity, Pastors and Private Jets, Transactional Sex and many more. Continue to see photos from the launch...

Skales says he hates girls with big boobs

PDP Warns Aides Against Commenting on Party Issues

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned personal aides of NWC members and unauthorised persons to desist from making comments on the party`s administration.

This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary of the party in Abuja on Monday.

Metuh disassociated the party`s NWC from a statement credited to Sen. Abubakar Gada, Special Adviser to the party’s National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.

Gada, had in the statement suggested that Tukur and some PDP governors were at loggerheads over some political issues.

The PDP spokesman maintained that the comments credited to Gada ``does not in anyway represent the true state of affairs in the party’’.

"For the avoidance of doubt, the NWC enjoys harmonious relationship with our governors, Board of Trustee members, elders of the party and other key stakeholders with the national chairman," he said.

EFCC to arraign Ajudua for defrauding Bamaiyi of $8.3m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on February 12, 2014 arraign the serial fraudster, Fred Ajudua, before an Ikeja High Court over fresh charges of defrauding a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General Ishaya Bamaiyi (rtd) of $8.395million.

EFCC in a fresh charge dated October 14, 2013, alleged that Ajudua, along with others still at large, had committed the crime between November 2004 and June 2005. Ajudua and Charles Orie are already being prosecuted since 2003 by the EFCC for allegedly defrauding two Dutch businessmen, Remy Cina and Pierre Vijgen, of US$1.69 million (about N270 million).

The anti-graft commission has instituted a 13 count charge of conspiracy and fraud against Ajudua. Ajudua is the only defendant in the fresh charge as others who allegedly committed the offences along with him are said to be at large. Other suspects, who were said to be on the run, are Alumile Adedeji (a.k.a Ade Bendel) and one Mr. Kenneth and Princess Hamabon William.

R&B Singer Chris Brown's Probation Revoked After D.C. Assault Charge

Brown pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault after the altercation left a 20-year-old man with a broken nose.

R&B singer Chris Brown had his probation revoked by a Los Angeles judge on Monday, but he was not taken into custody because of good reports on his progress in a court-ordered rehab program.

Brown, 24, had his probation revoked by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James R. Brandlin during a progress hearing, after he was charged with assault in Washington, D.C. in October for punching a man who was trying to get a picture with the singer.

Brown pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault after the altercation left a 20-year-old man with a broken nose. He voluntarily served a two-week stay in a rehabilitation facility for anger management after his October arrest, but Brandlin ordered Brown to complete a 90-day substance abuse and anger management program in November.

VIDEO ASUU Strike: ASUU Calls Off 5 Months Strike

ASUU Chairman, University of Lagos Chapter, Dr. Karo Ogbinaka told Channels Television that the union decided to suspend the strike after a marathon meeting held in Minna, Niger State capital on Monday.

In attendance at the meeting, which ran till late in the evening, were all the ASUU branch chairmen and secretaries, the national executive members of the body, coordinators and past leaders, including 56 members from 52 universities.

Dr. Ogbinaka said that, in line with procedures, the different chapters of ASUU would hold congress meetings on Wednesday to inform members and managements of the institutions of the latest development.

“We expect the students to resume and expect their members to go back to class immediately after the congress meeting and we expect the government to keep to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),” Dr. Ogninaka stated.

He said that the union and the government would hold meetings in 2014 to look at gray areas that may arise and come to a common ground.

The Federal Government and ASUU had reached a compromise during a negotiation brokered by the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Abdulwaheed Omar on Wednesday, December 11, which led to the signing of the MoU.

Speaking to journalists after the agreement with the government on Wednesday, the National President of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Isa Fagge, said that the union would consult with its National Executive Council and would intimate Nigerians of its decision on the strike within one week, expressing optimism that the outcome of the consultation would be positive.

It was gathered that the MoU addressed all the resolutions that the leadership of the ASUU and the Federal Government agreed to in their 13-hour meeting with President Jonathan on November 4, as well as their widely criticised fresh demands.

Nicotine in e-cigs, tobacco linked to heart disease

The nicotine delivered by cigarettes -- even the electronic versions -- may still contribute to heart disease, a new study suggests.

A new paper delivered at the American Society of Cell Biologyannual meeting in New Orleans on Sunday suggests that nicotine can cause direct harm to cells in the heart.

Nicotine is an highly addictive substance found in tobacco and is also found in vegetables in the nightshade family like eggplant and tomatoes.

The substance itself has a powerful impact on the body. It elevates your mood, suppresses your appetite and stimulates your memory; however, it also speeds up your heart rate and blood pressure.

E-cigarettes satisfy a smoker's craving for nicotine and mimic the physical movements of smoking, but were viewed as a healthier alternative by some since they don't contain the cancer-causing toxins of regular cigarettes.

OC Ukeje Openly Declares His Love For Chidinma Ekile

 

 

Another celebrity has declared his love for Chidinma Ekile just like one of the Skuki brothers openly did. This time around, it’s one of the best actors we have around, OC Ukeje. OC in a new interview with Ynaija reveals how he had lots of school mothers because he was quite handsome then and his crush in the entertainment industry at the moment is Chidinma Ekile. Enjoy!

Okay now knowing that you were “cute” meant you had alot of crushes on girls right?

OC Ukeje:  Well I had, and you know because of the school mother concept I had a lot of girls who wanted to be my school mothers. At a time, I think I had three of them and one was a hausa chick , her name just barely skipped my mind but yeah I had “school mothers”.

South Africa unveils giant Nelson Mandela unity statue in Pretoria

 

 

A day after the anti-apartheid revolutionary was buried, South Africa unveiled a giant 30-foot bronze statue of the former president. The unity statue was unveiled today December 16th on the lawns of the Union Buildings, which is the seat of government in Pretoria. 

The Killing of Kudi Abiola Revealed by Sgt. Rogers

Sergeant Rogers, a trained assassin used in the regime of former president Abacha revealed how Al-Mustapha ordered the Assassination of Kudirat Abiola and others.

Kim K shares adorable up close pic of North West...

Photos From David Mark’ Daughter's Wedding In Abuja Yesterday

 

 

Senate President David Mark yesterday gave out his daughter’s hand in marriage. Anne married her long-time lover, Emmanuel Egwa in a ceremony witnessed by the President and other important dignitaries in the country. More photos after the cut.

Boko Haram: Nigeria Imports Tomatoes from Benin

Importation of tomatoes from Benin Republic and other neighbouring countries by Nigerians particularly across the Seme border is on the increase following the Boko Haram insurgence in the North- East of the country famous for tomato farming. As a result, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has collected over N5million baggage fees from such imports in just two months.

A trip to Benin Republic by Financial Vanguard reporter, where tomato farms are rapidly springing up showed that the import of the vegetable has become a big business for both the producers in Benin Republic and buyers of the produce in Nigeria.

During the visits to these farms in Benin Republic, it was discovered that tomatoes produced in Benin are fleshier and do not decay easily but stay longer than those produced in Nigeria. Confirming this to Vanguard, Madam Comfort Akeke, Iya-Oja General of the Badagry Central market said that the fleshy species of tomatoes has less fertilizer as against the watery one that is planted with more fertilizer.

OMG Radar Online Blasts Mariah Carey For Performing @Access Bank’s End Of Year Party Over The Weekend

 

 

Mariah Carey proudly posted a pic of herself in a slinky yellow dress and wrote, “Backstage in Nigeria” on Saturday. But maybe the songbird should have done some homework before agreeing to the gig?

Her show was at Access Bank’s Christmas Party which was also a farewell bash for the bank’s managing director. And while Access Bank is a reputable financial institution, should Carey have known a few basics about the African nation before taking the paycheck?

Ironically — given that she was performing for bankers — it seems Carey wasn’t aware Nigeria is well-known as the center of the world’s email financial crimes! Nigeria is even part of the name — as in “Nigerian 411 Scams.”... Continue below

Boko Haram Burnt 100 Houses in Borno

At least four people were killed and more than 100 houses burnt down on Saturday when members of the Boko Haram, attacked Arboko village behind Gwoza hills in Borno State.

The gunmen were said to have launched the attack around 2:30 am on Saturday and overran the villages before dawn. The village is said to be inhabited by a tiny Christian minority.

Executive Director, Stefanos Foundation, Mr. Mark Lipdo, said in a text message on Saturday that cries by the villagers for help did not yield any fruit, until they were completely overrun by the gunmen.

Veteran Nollywood actor Olumide Bakare down with heart disease

 

Sad news. Veteran Nollywood actor Olumide Bakare is down with a heart disease. The 60 year old actor has been absent from the movie scene for quite a while now because his condition has become critical according to family sources. He even had to relocate to his home town of Ibadan in Oyo State a few weeks ago to continue his treatment.

Some of his colleagues are not even aware of his current health situation.  

Photo: Sasha Becomes Etisalat Brand Ambassador

 

 

Rapper Sasha has already signed the final papers in her deal with Etisalat to become their brand ambassador. She says she is so happy and already looking forward to 2014 when she will be working more with the company. Check out the signed papers below. In other news, can anyone see Sasha’s tiny waist?. It’s so beautiful to shed some weight tho.

"No! He Said": Wole Soyinka's Touching Tribute Poem to Nelson Mandela (VIDEO)

At the event in honour of late Nelson Mandela, which took place at the Freedom Park in Lagos, the Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, read a touching and rare poem “No He Said” devoted to the South African anti-apartheid icon.

He was given a chance to be set free, but he said “No, until the rest of my people are free”.

See more in the video below:

VIDEO, PHOTOS: D'Banj Releases New Sexy Video "Why You Love Me"

"Why You Love Me" visuals from D'banj is an absolute stunner. The video will definitely inspire you to love.

Africa’s leading Pop singer, D’banj has released a brilliant music video of his song, "Why You Love".

Shot and directed by ace filmmaker, Godfather Productions, the video brings to mind, romantic themes of love and passion.

"Why You Love Me" is the third music video to be released by D’banj within recent time.

Earlier the singer had released a Rock-esque music video for “Top Of The World”, another of his hit songs, and a ghoulish video for "Finally".

Watch the video below:

WOW! Tonto Gets A Gold Engagement Ring from Her Boyfriend

 

Tonto Dikeh is really enjoying this her new rich boyfriend, I just hope this is for real and not the usual thing...

New Video: Jalaa ft. Solid Star - Xcellente

Here is the visual for Jalaa, Achievas Entertainment Int'l act "Xcellente ft Solidstar". The song is currently enjoying massive air play and good reviews. The video was directed by Paul Gambit. Enjoy

Eku Edewor Speaks On Romance

The Nigerian men I have dated have been very romantic; I guess it depends on the type of man one attracts and also what one deems romantic. Know whom you’re with, some guys don’t want to say cheesy things and look into your eyes but they will always make sure your happiness comes first. Not everything has to be a large “romantic” gesture. Romance has to do with being selfless. Simple things like, choosing to stay with your girlfriend all weekend watching movies instead of being at the clubs all weekend with the boys is romantic; others are sending flowers for no reason at all, surprise dinners, heartfelt messages. If your partner really knows you and loves you, he’ll find ways to be romantic and find ways to make you happy. I actually find Nigerian guys far more active and good when it comes to making large romantic statements. A tip to guys, flowers always makes women happy, even if they say they don’t love flowers. They probably do and if sending chocolates with cards is what your lady wants, it really won’t hurt or take much time."

Mercy Aigbe Posts No Makeup Photo

Lmao!! One word for this Pic

Being Flamboyant Is Not Satanic! Pastor Tom Samson Explains Why He Wears Big Chains Like Music Stars

Here is what he told Bosede Olusola Obasa in a recent interview.

People say that you are a flamboyant pastor, how would you react to that?

It is because of where I am coming from.

In fact, your neck chain has been described as expensive, just like those worn by Nollywood stars…

It is because they don’t know where I am coming from. I am here to make a statement, including the way I build my buildings. Look at this facility, the one in Ikeja, you also need to come to Royal City. The crown on the building alone costs a lot. Even the school I build must spell class, the hospital and so on, the cars I drive, the clothes I wear – they are all a reflection of what God can do. I will never do anything inferior for God. Who says that being flamboyant is satanic? Satan has nothing. The Bible says, “I give you power to get wealth.” Even if I look expensive, it is more of what I give out than what I wear or have. Between last year and now, I have given out about 20 cars to those who needed them – especially missionaries. Where I live, the people didn’t have electricity supply for four years. I had to intervene with transformer and accessories. I depict and reflect God. My message is that God can lift anyone. I tell the whites that being a Nigerian doesn’t mean one has to beg. In Florida, a man of God wanted to know what needs we had in our church and I said I would rather ask him that question and I gave him $2,000. God’s word says it is more blessed to give than to receive. I finance all my churches abroad.

So, you have no apologies for being so flamboyant?

No, I don’t.

The First Lady Wants Us To Address Her As 'Mama Peace'

On Friday, while inaugurating the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme Maternal and Child Healthotherwise known as MAMA Project, The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan said she should no longer be called Patience but “Mama Peace.”

According to her, “My name is no more Patience but now Mama Peace because I believe that without peace, there will be no more women, no more children and no more health sector. Without peace, the international community will be afraid to come and invest in our country. Peace is from the heart and not from the tongue or lips; not what you say but what is in you. We pray for genuine peace because peace is the key to our arriving at our desired destination as a nation”.

Well said Mama Peace

 

Photo: Fathered By A Ghost, Married To Another Ghost

This is the kind of story my grandma tells us, and we usually tell her then to stop, grandma just stop the exaggerations. But here is a 20-year old lady narrating her own experience, almost the same story she told us then. She said her father is a ghost and she never met her mum. Her father also brought home another ghost, a man she married, not knowing he was a ghost. But why do ‘ghosts’ do this? They both left when she insisted she wanted to meet their family members, now she is left with nothing and no money to take care of her 3 young children she had for her ghost-husband. I wish a pastor will explain this to us. I will love to know what this means spiritually. This is the time we need the likes of Princess of Zion on this blog ,lol. I don’t believe a man can live again after death, except he’s a demon. I still don’t believe this. There’s no life after death, except after the judgement day. And I pray we all make it to His new paradise, Amen. Read her story below, so you will understand what this is all about.

Photos: Head of Trailer Assn. in Bariga murdered in broad day light

According to who witnessed the incident which occurred on Tuesday Dec.10th around the Yaba area of Lagos, a car that had been parked on the road for quite a while, cornered a trailer as it approached around 4pm on Tuesday. Two hefty men then jumped out of the car and dragged down the driver of the trailer who was wearing a blue suit and began stabbing him in broad day light.

According to eye witnesses, one man concentrated on his head and the other on his tummy, while people watched in horror unable to help the victim. They stabbed him for several minutes while a third man said to be the driver of the car was heard shouting 'kill him', 'kill him' in Yoruba.

The incident which lasted a few minutes caused serious traffic and panic as several motorist, who weren't sure of what was going on, abandoned their vehicles and took to their heels.

After the men ensured that their victim was dead, they got into their car and drove off. A few minutes later, a huge crowd gathered where the victim lay dead where it was later learned that the dead man was the head of the Tipper 'Trailer' association in the Bariga area of Lagos and was just coming back from court where he'd been favoured in a land dispute.

His family members arrived the scene several minutes later, and one member was heard screaming "Can you see Kayode has killed my brother, Can you see". His corpse was removed by the police.

Photos were taken a few minutes after the murder took place. Find them after the cut...*viewer discretion highly advised*

Jonathan Puts Together A "Robust" Reply To Obasanjo's Letter

Despite their meeting over breakfast in Kenya on Friday, President Goodluck Jonathan has take up his pen and paper and he is putting together what inside sources say is a "robust reply" to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

First, the Presidency is in panic mood as to how Obasanjo got some of the information he disclosed his his long letter because they are top secret and it is believed that some aides to President Jonathan will be sacked in a bid to cover all leakages. The next line of action now is to deny some of the weighty revelations...

UK's Oldest Newly wedded Couple Prove It's Never Too Late For Love (PHOTO)

t's never too late to say "I do." 

Just ask 97-year-old Sid Ratcliffe and 90-year-old Iris Law, who tied the knot Wednesday in a small ceremony surrounded by friends and family in Wolverhampton, Britain -- officially making them the UK's oldest newlywed couple.

Ratcliffe and Law's love story began in 2001 when the pair -- both widowed at the time -- met at a bus stop. As Law explained to SWNS news, “We lived opposite each other so we got the same bus together and it was love at first sight. Sid was just so funny and was very strong, I like that in a man."

The couple has been dating ever since -- taking trips to Majorca, Spain and New York for Ratcliffe's 90th birthday -- but didn't decide to get hitched until six weeks ago. 

“It has been on the cards a while and they have thought about it but they weren’t quite sure how to go about 

it. They weren’t even sure if they were too old," Law's daughter, Pam James said. 

It turns out, they were not. 

Bode George no longer ex-convict - Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Nigeria today quashed all charges of corruption earlier leveled against PDP Chieftain and close pal of former president Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Bode George. The Supreme Court Judges headed by Justice Afolabi Fabiyi while passing their verdict said the charges of contract splitting brought against Mr Bode George by the EFCC was unknown to the law at the time he was convicted of the crime.

A Lagos high court judge, Justice Joseph Olubunmi Oyewole on Oct 2009 convicted Chief Bode George and 5 others for corruption and diversion of funds totalling N84billion when they served on  the board of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA. He was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment and was released Feb 26 2011. So now, he's no longer an ex-convict. 

Governor Fashola's Remarks At Memorial Service for Mandela

I feel truly privileged and humbled to speak at a Memorial in honour of a man for whom words truly become insufficient to define his impact on our planet and on all of us. 

And Nelson Mandela has really impacted this planet. I doubt whether there is anything that could be said about him that has not already been said; whether by way of tributes in newspapers, social media platform and indeed the oratories delivered since his passage. 

As I myself said in a Tweet that I posted last week, we must all consider ourselves privileged to have shared this planet with him. 

In the past few days, so much of his life has become a more open book that reveals the many facets in which his presence remains unforgettable; from Boxing to Law Practice and to Football in prison, his theatre of expression was seemingly limitless. 

Even in the fashion industry, he impacted with his famous shirt and a brand that bore his famous prison number. He has left so much for us to ponder about.