Producer Shoots Film On Aluu 4 Victims, Nigerians Lambast Nollywood **'My Movie Isn't About Aluu'--Producer Cries Out

Few months ago, the world was shaken with the news on the gruesome killing of four promising undergraduate students of University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State, Nigeria. The four boys; Ugonna Ibuzor, Tekena Elkanah, Llyod Michael and Chidiaka Biringa were stripped unclothed, beaten while being paraded round the village, Aluu, and finally set ablazed which led to their deaths.

The killing of the four UNIPORT undergraduates heated the world polity as international media outfits reported the story and it received diverse reactions from those who heard about it. It further affected the image of Nigeria as some foreigners reportedly stopped having anything to do with some Nigerians both home and abroad.

Barely three months after the death of the four students, a Nollywood producer, Simony Productions, which shot BlackBerry Babes, has reportedly decided to shoot a movie on the Aluu murder when those behind the incident have not been brought to book yet.

The movie of the unfortunate Aluu killing is at an advance stage of its shooting now.

However, some Nigerians have kicked against the development which they see as a mockery of the death of the students. "I can bet that this movie would be a wack one. The censor board should never pass this movie because it is totally uncalled for," an angry Nigeria said

Another Nigerian said, "what is wrong with Nollywood? Why would a producer shoot a movie about a bad incident that was condemned by the world? It is too early to shoot a movie on Aluu because this would hurt the parents the more."

"I doubt if they got the approval of the late victims' parents before doing this movie. That is my problem with this industry called Nollywood. They keep spoiling Nigeria with their dirty lifestyles. If the family of this movie producer was involved in the incident, would he have gone ahead to shoot this movie? He just wants to make money out of Nigerians with the ugly incident, another vexed Nigerian.

An industry source, who begged for anonymity told us, "Simony is a businessman that wants to rake Nigerians through the Aluu 4 incident. If he goes ahead with this movie on Aluu 4, the he should be ready to hear from the spirits of the dead four guys. Why must he put the families of the dead boys in another agony when Christmas and New Year celebrations are just around the corner?

Simony claimed the movie is not about Aluu 4 as being reported. He said Nigerians and the press in particular would have waited for him to release the film before concluding the flick was about the unfortunate incident.

"A movie has not been made and you people (the media) are just jumping into conclusion. You press write too much. Will you conclude [that my film is on Aluu 4] because you see location pictures? What I will want you to do is to wait and let the movie comes out first before assuming the film is about Aluu 4. You are hearing from the horse's that the movie is not about Aluu 4," Simony disclosed

Location pix from the movie

Lindsay Lohan ARRESTED FOR FIGHTING

 

Lindsay Lohan was ARRESTED at 4 AM Thursday in New York City for allegedly punching a woman at a New York City nightclub ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

Our sources say Lohan was at Club Avenue when she got into some sort of argument with a female patron and it became physical.  We're told cops came and arrested Lindsay for allegedly assaulting her.

Law enforcement tells us prior to the fight words were exchanged between Lindsay and the woman as they sat in separate booths near each other.  Lindsay said something to the effect of, "Give me my space."  Some time passed and then, for some reason, Lindsay allegedly punched the girl in the left side of her face.

We're told by the time cops arrived Lindsay had left the club and was a passenger in a car that was leaving the area.  Cops intercepted the car and made the arrest.

While Lohan was in cuffs, she kept repeating, "Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?"

Lindsay was booked for 3rd degree misdemeanor assault, given a desk appearance ticket (meaning she must show up in court in the near future) and released several hours after she was taken into custody.  Law enforcement says she was "visibly tired" at the station.

We're told investigators went back to the club looking for security footage of the alleged altercation.

And this isn't Lindsay's only legal problem.  TMZ broke the story ... she is about to be charged with lying to cops in June after her car accident on Pacific Coast Highway.  She told them she was a passenger in the Porsche when actually she was driving.

And, if Lindsay is formally charged with the latest crime, it could trigger yet another probation violation.

Actress Mosun Fillani gives birth to baby girl

The popular Yoruba actress gave birth to a baby girl yesterday at a hospital in Lagos. Mum and child are said to be doing great.

Mosunmola married the son of a former police chief and Niger State Military administrator, Simeon Oduoye, early this year. Congrats to them!

Police arrest suspected ‘bomber’ near Ekiti Govt House

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi
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Pandemonium broke out in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday when a young man, suspected to be a bomber, was arrested in front of the Ekiti State Government House.

Our correspondent gathered that the suspect was dropped in front of the Government House by a commercial motorcyclist.

The suspect was said to be making telephone calls, which sounded suspicious and attracted a civil servant identified as Johnson.

Johnson, who accosted the man, was said to have alerted security personnel in front of the Government House and the latter arrested the suspect.

Some persons, who claimed to have been present when the suspect was arrested, said no explosive device was found on him.

They, however, added that some charms and weapons, including knives were found on him.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. Victor Babayemi, when contacted, confirmed the arrest of the suspect.

He also said no explosive device was found on him.

The PPRO said, “Somebody was just trying to draw attention to himself. No bomb or any explosive material was found on him. He only behaved curiously and that caused the suspicion that made people to raise the alarm. No doubt, he exhibited a conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.”

The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Funminiyi Afuye, told our correspondent that the state government would wait for the outcome of police investigation on the matter before it would make any comment.

He said, “The matter is with the police and the outcome of the investigation would show the mission of the suspect.”

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will on Thursday (today) begin hearing in the appeal filed before it by ousted governor of the state, Mr. Segun Oni, on his removal by the Justice Ayo Salami-led appeal panel.

Oni, who spoke with our correspondent through his media aide, Mr. Lere Olayinka, said the apex court would begin hearing the matter on Thursday.

The panel had on October 15, 2010 sacked Oni of the Peoples Democratic Party and declared Dr. Kayode Fayemi of the Action Congress of Nigeria as the elected governor of the state.

Oni had challenged his removal at the Court of Appeal in Ado-Ekiti and lost.

Oni is now the National Vice-Chairman of the PDP in the South-West.

Gunmen kill Chinese national, injure two others

A Chinese national was killed by gunmen near China Town along Oworonsoki Expressway on Wednesday night.
The Chinese man was said to have been coming from Oriental Hotel, Lekki, when he was attacked on his way home around 10pm.
The  Chinese national was in his car with two Chinese ladies when some armed men engaged him in a high-speed chase.
According to Police authorities, the assailants caught up with the victims car, shot the deceased and robbed him of his valuables.
The two women also sustained injuries as the pellets from the gun hit one of the ladies in the neck.
The Police Public Relations Officer for the state police command, Ngozi Braide, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on the telephone.
Braide said the corpse had been deposited at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital while the other two victims were responding to treatment.
“The Chinese man rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead soon after but the other two ladies are responding to treatment. Investigations are ongoing”, she said.
Chinese nationals have in recent times been the target of attacks by criminals across the country.

ELOY AWARDS 2012 ROCKS. CHECK OUT THE ELEGANT LADIES

It was a fabulous night out at the ELOY awards 2012 on Sunday, November 24, 2012. Venue was the beautiful Porsche Center, Akin Adesola, Victoria Island, Lagos. There were over 300 guests in attendance. The ELOY awards is gradually becoming a fantastic platform in the mode of Black Girls Rock in America and the idea basically is to focus on the women a bit more, reward the female folks in as many areas as possible for being outstanding during the year in review. 

Also the idea is to use a veritable platform like the ELOY to bring the much needed attention to something that has become a scourge for the women, in this case Cervical Cancer. ELOY means Exquisite Ladies of the Year award. This year's edition was another slam-dunk and kudos must go the way of the organizers, led by the very exquisite Tewa Onasanya, the Editor-in-Chief at Exquisite Magazine, they did their best and delivered on their promises. 

In attendance at this year's edition were the likes of Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Monalisa Chinda, Beverly Naya, Emem Isong, Joseph Benjamin, Toyin Ladejobi, Toyin Lawani, Yvonne 'Vixen' Ekwerre, G-Lory, Eni Balogun, Wonuola Ohio, Eva Alordiah, Dr Matilda Kerry, Kelly Thomson, Tiwa Savage, Lexy Mojo-Eyes, Kenny Okorie, Olubunmi Ademokoya, Aishat Bello,the new modeling sensation Favour Lucky, who at 14 years old, just won the NNSM 2012, and many others. 

AWARD WINNERS-
Female Photographer of the year- Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko
Female TV Presenter of the year- Helen Paul
Female On-Air-Personality of the year- Kayla Oniwo
Female Fashion Designer of the year- Kenny Okorie of Keto Couture
Make-up Artist of the year- Lola Maja-Okojevoh
Stylist of the year- Lucy Phil-Ebosie
Actress of the year- Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde(Ties that Bind)
Female Brand Ambassador of the year- Stephanie Linus
Female Producer of the year- Emem Isong(I'll Take my Chances)
Sportswoman of the year-Blessing Okagbare & Esther Onyema
Beauty Brand of the year- Sleek
Food Manufacturing Company of the year- Dufill Limited(Manufacturers of Indomie Noodles)
Entrepreneur of the year- Honourable Chief Mrs Oluremi Dangaji, CEO APlus Model Agency, Zakamfa Travel & Tourism, APlus Record Label, APlus Entertainment.
Female banker of the year- Mrs Marian Abubakar, Regional Manager, Eko Bank South-South

RECOGNITION AWARDS:
Mrs Fola Laoye, MD Hygaie, for role in the provision of Health Care in Nigeria.
Mrs Pamela Adebayo, MD/CEO of Tastee, for her role in the fast food industry in Nigeria.
Mrs Maryanne Okonjo, CEO Fine and Country for her role in the Real Estate industry in Nigeria.
Mrs Rosemary Mordi, President Downs Syndrome Association of Nigeria, for her role in raising awareness for caring for Children affected with Down's Syndrome. 
Mrs Abiola Alabi, MD Africa Magic, Mnet Africa for her role in the Media/Entertainment industry in Nigeria.

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Tonto Dikeh, Uche Jombo, P-Square, Oge Okoye, Ebube Nwagbo, Yemi Blaq, Susan Peters, Alex Ekubo & More Stars at Rukky Sanda’s “The Search” & “LoveLorn” Movie Launch in Lagos – Exclusive Photos

Ikay Ogbonna, Rukky Sanda, Tonto Dikeh, Alex Ekubo & Karen Igho

On Saturday 24th November 2012, Nollywood actress/producer, Rukky Sanda launched her movies, The Search starring Van Vicker, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Yemi Blaq and Susan Peters and LoveLorn starring Tonto Dikeh, Alex Ekubo, Ikay Ogbonna and Alex Usifo at Aura Victoria  Island, Lagos.
The launch of the movies, which Rukky Sanda both wrote and produced, saw in attendance some of Nigeria’s most celebrated entertainers including the movie’s cast, P-Square, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Monalisa Chinda, Karen Igho, Gbenga Adeyinka, Uche Jombo-R, Emem Isong, Denrele Edun, Ebube Nwagbo, Oge Okoye and Flowssick, some of whom were spotted in denim, t-shirts and snapbacks – which was the dress code for the launch.
Check it Out!

Monalisa's Ex, Dejo Richards, Reacts To Rumoured Marriage Woes; Says, 'My Marriage Is Intact'

Ex-husband of Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda, Segun Dejo Richards, has reacted to the news that his nearly two-year-old marriage to his wife, Lamide is presently in trouble and on the brick of collapse. Dejo, whose marriage to Monalisa packed up in 2009 due to an alleged domestic violence, remarried in January 2011 to a US-based Lamide.

There were reports last week that Lamide was on the brick of divorcing Dejo over another alleged domestic violence in the marriage.

Reacting to the story through a press statement made by his publicist, HOB Media, Dejo claimed that there is no iota of truth in the story. Dejo said through the statement that he and his wife got to know about their reported imminent divorce on the internet.

The statement reads, "Our attention has been drawn to stories circulating about our client, Dejo Richards. This story was also unprofessionally reported in Encomium newspaper. Elements of the story includes Dejo Richard’s marriage crumbling and also that Dejo Richard married his wife for financial gains. All these are totally false allegations that will be taken up legally.

"Firstly, none of the publication can provide the proof that the marriage has been dissolved. All they reported are hearsays. None of the publications including Encomium failed to speak with both Dejo Richards and the wife before they went to press. The two got to learn about their own break up on the internet.

"On the issue of Dejo Richard marrying for financial gains. It is sad that people do not know who Dejo Richards is and they just write what they feel will get their papers sold. Dejo Richards comes from a very influential and financially stable family. We will not go ahead and drop names, but his family is well respected.

"Dejo on his own is an entrepreneur who studied in the United Kingdom. You will remember that he is one of the founders and co-owners of Question marks label. He owns his own production outfit at the moment and he is producing for TV stations across Africa, London and Europe.

"It is unfair that his name or is marriage is being dragged in the mud. Magazines that published the false story without any proof will soon get letters from Dejo’s lawyers.

Hazeez Balogun
HOB Media"

Jonathan describes Nollywood as Nigeria's greatest ambassador

Abuja (WorldStage Newsonline)-- President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday described Nollywood as the greatest ambassador of Nigeria, saying it is positively marketing the country to the world.

He spoke when he had audience with some members of Nollywood known as G-20 led by Kanayo O. Kanayo, who came to condole him over the death of his brother, Meni Innocent Jonathan, who passed on last week on the President's birthday.

The President noted that already, Nollywood has been able to bring hope and good reputation to the country.

He commended them for their achievements despite facing challenges like piracy in the industry, regretting that government was yet to keep to its promise to the practitioner, he assured however that government will act soon especially as it was a large employer of labour.

Speaking earlier, Kanayo said, "As practitioners in a veritable compartment of the creative industry, known as Nollywood, we are at one with your Excellency, family and all people of goodwill, within and beyond the shores of this land, in this time of grief.

"This visit is to reassure you of our commitment towards your administration, whether in Otuoke or Abuja, in good times and challenging times, we stand with you because we know you are outstanding."We were there with you on the campaign trail. We are committed to be with you on the governance train".

Kanayo also prayed for God to grant the President and his family the strength and fortitude to bear the pain of Meni's death.

Expressing gladness that Nigeria was on the right path to development under the watch of Jonathan, the actors pledged to contribute their quota by sustaining the "enviable image" the country enjoys courtesy of Nollywood.

Other members of th delegation were Onyeka Onwenu, Stephanie Okereke-Idahosa, Teco Benson, Bukky Wright, Rita Dominic, Wale Adenuga, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Jide Kosoko, Bob Manuel, Sanji Danja, Emem Isong among others.

EXCLUSIVE! $5,000 Stolen In Chris Oyakhilome's Vault **Oyakhilome's Close Ally Fingered

Ugly rumours emanating from the Believers Love World (BLW) popularly known as Christ Embassy headquarters, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos is more than shocking if it is anything to go by. Impeccable sources exclusively revealed to Enquirer Magazine that the church headquarters, which is the venue of their annual International Conference IPPC, is currently being shaken to its root due to the $5,000 US dollars that was cleverly stolen from the Central Finance Department on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.

One of the staff members who pleaded anonymity said Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, his serving pastors and other key members are still shocked at the disappearance of the money which was supposed to be in the custody of the Finance Department.

"These people will never change ! they keep soiling our image, imagine now that we have international  delegates around is when such terrible thing is happening," the angry church member lamented.

The source further revealed that the money was mysteriously transferred from the Finance Department without following due process or accounted for and accusing fingers have directed to some of the trusted hands of Pastor Chris as investigations have began.

"The rumour is that the atrocity must have been perpetuated by one of Pastor’s most trusted hands who’s a senior staff of the department and that is why members of the finance department are doing everything possible to keep it under check until the programme ends," he added.

We also gathered that the Finance department is now being extra careful as this is not the first case of alleged theft since the programme started. We promise to keep you posted on this as efforts to get an official reaction on the story proved abortive as at press time.

Culled from National Enquirer magazine

Veteran Yoruba Actor, Akin Ogungbe, 78, Dies

Reports have it that veteran Yoruba theatre legend, Pa Akintola Ogungbe is dead. The iconic actor, as we gathered, died this morning. Pa Akin Ogungbe was popular with the epic film, 'Ireke Onibudo'.

According to reports, his death was confirmed by a popular Abeokuta, Ogun State-based actor cum producer and director, Segun Ogungbe this morning. He was aged 78 before his death.

Photos from Pasuma's 45th birthday party

The dinner party held last night at Zen Restaurant, GRA, Ikeja

Another Nollywood Marriage Crashes Via Phone S*x, BBM Chats (BBM Chats Included)

Actress Gloria Mba loses husband to nollywood makeup artiste Thelma Ozy Nwosu. "Thelma was having phone s*x with my husband!"

This is another classic movie from the stables of Nollywood but this time the story and characters are real life and the story has branches. Sit back and enjoy the premiere of the movie titled "Husband Snatching Na Crime?"

Nigerian Gospel Artiste Jailed For Dating Single Ladies In UK

Conman Oluwamayola Ajayi, 31 year-old Nigerian gospel artiste based in the United Kingdom has been jailed for six years and half for internet dating fraud.

An acclaimed gospel singer who used a dating site to steal more than £120,000 from lonely women by posing as a pilot, oil executive and grieving widower has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.

Oluwamayola, preyed on four single women on popular dating website, using a series of aliases and outlandish stories to fleece them of their cash.

He even sent email threats, purportedly from a captor, claiming he had been kidnapped and would be killed if a ransom was not paid.

Ajayi, who was nominated for best international act at the 2011 Gospel Music Awards under his stage name MaioJoe, was jailed for conspiracy to defraud at Snaresbrook Crown Court with Judge Sarah Paneth saying that it was clear he intended to defraud his victims ‘for much more money’ than he did.

He blew all the money on a luxury lifestyle, including a holiday to South Africa etc.

Pregnant Nollywood Actress Beaten To Death By Lover

Upcoming Yoruba actresses, Silifa Ladeji otherwise known as Silifonia, has bled to death after her lover severally physically assaulted her, which led to her death today.

A close pal of Silifonia, who is also an actress, divulged to  that Silifonia's boyfriend, who she is pregnant for, was in the habit of beating the late actress.

D'banj Sister, Taiwo Set To Marry Cool FM's Dotun Ojuolape

 D'banj and the Cool FM's on-air personality, Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode popularly known as D.O 2d T.U.N are set to become in laws as Dotun marries Dapo's younger sister soon.

Dotun who was recently suspended for slapping a colleague from Cool FM, we leanrt, has been seriously having a smooth-sailing relationship with D'banj's younger sister, Taiwo Oyebanjo, former Mo'hits accountant but now a boutique owner in Victoria Island.

Sources say Dotun and Taiwo are head over heels in love with each other, with the former often saying Taiwo has ‘changed his life.’

We hear he has also met her parents and has gotten approval from them and D’banj himself. Dotun, who has been working at Cool FM since 2004, currently anchors the ‘Midday Oasis Show’ alongside singer-presenter Temilola ‘Taymi’ Balogun. He also doubles as an MC at various shows, helping out at the weekly talent showcase Industry Nite once in a while.

Jessica Simpson 'pregnant with second child just seven months after welcoming daughter Maxwell'

Jessica Simpson is pregnant with her second child just seven months after having daughter Maxwell, it has been claimed.
The 32-year-old mother, who has dropped four stone since giving birth in April, is not thought to have planned the pregnancy.
'It definitely wasn't planned. But yes, Jessica is pregnant again',

Good news: Jessica Simpson is expecting her second child

It will be the second baby for the Fashion Star mentor and fiance Eric Johnson.

'She really is overjoyed!', said the source.
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Many injured as thugs clash in Lagos

 

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Mr. Umar Manko
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Many people were injured in the Ajah area of Lagos on Monday after hoodlums believed to be members of rival gangs clashed.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the clash was as a result of a long-standing feud between rival gangs in Ilaje and Ajah.

A police source who craved anonymity, told our correspondent that the clash was as a result of the collecting of money from Keke NAPEP operators.

The policeman added that fighting among the hoodlums had become a weekly affair and the police authorities were working on how find a lasting solution to the problem.

He said, “Around 9am, we received a distress call that hoodlums were fighting at Ilaje Bus Stop on the Lekki-Epe Expressway. So, we rushed down to the scene.

“Immediately we arrived there, the hoodlums took to their heels. The violence has become rampant now. Very soon, an armoured tank will be stationed there permanently to deter hoodlums from fighting.”

However, PUNCH Metro learnt that many residents had fled the area until peace was restored.

Confirming the incident to our correspondent on the telephone, the spokesperson for the state police command, Ngozi Braide, said the area commander, Area J, was already having talks with the warring factions.

 

 

 

Sanusi to FG: Sack 50% of civil servants

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Lamido Sanusi
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Central Bank of Nigeria  Governor Mallam Sanusi Lamido on Tuesday lamented the high cost of servicing the nation’s  civil service and called on the Federal Government to fire at least 50 per cent of its entire workforce.

Sanusi, in his presentation at the  Second Annual Capital Market Committee Retreat in Warri, Delta State,  said the country  spends  70 per cent of its earnings on salaries and entitlements of civil servants.

He argued that having the Federal Government’s staff strength reduced by half would free up capital for infrastructure development in the country and buoy the economy.

The CBN governor had in a lecture  last year claimed that 25 per cent of the overheads of the Federal Government budget went to the National Assembly.

“Twenty five per cent of the overhead of the Federal Government budget goes to National Assembly. I have figures from the office of budget for the year 2010. Total government overhead is N536, 268,49, 280. Total overhead of the National Assembly is N136,259,768, 112 which is exactly 25.1 per cent of Federal Government overhead. The overhead of the National Assembly as a percentage of the Federal Government budget in 2009 was 19. 87 and in 2008 was 14.19”, he had  said.

Sanusi, at the retreat on Tuesday, advocated a more compact and less expensive system of government that would reduce overhead costs.

He said, “At the moment 70 per cent of Federal Government’s revenue goes for payment of salaries and entitlement of civil servants, leaving 30 per cent for development of 167 million Nigerians. That means that for every naira government earns, 70 kobo   is consumed by civil servants.

Boko Haram writes FG asking for dialogue

Members of the boko haram sect
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The Islamist militant group,  Boko Haram,  has distributed a letter requesting dialogue  with the Federal  Government.

The letter, which was  sent through head of journalists in Borno State, Aba Kakami, came less than 72 hours after a double suicide bombing  led to the death of  at least 17 people at the Protestant Military Church, Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, Kaduna State.

Kakami  has often received and distributed statements from the sect.

According to an  international news agency, Reuters, the letter was signed by Sheik Abu Mohammed Ibn Abdulazeez, a man known  in  security sources to be a moderate senior member of the sect.

Lagos police arrest suspected serial murderer, robber

Ibrahim Balogun
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The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended Ibrahim Balogun, a 25-year-old man accused of perpetrating a series of murders in Somolu, Bariga and Fadeyi in the state.

PUNCH Metro had reported on June 25, 2012, that Balogun also known as Small Jpron, was declared wanted following a gang-related violence between Shaggy Boys and Downtown Boys which left at least five people dead in Ilaje, Bariga.

Balogun, who also goes by the pseudonym, Asarailu, which means death in Arabic, is said to be the deputy gang leader of Downtown Boys and a member of a sect, Eiye Confraternity also known as EFCC Boys.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Balogun was arrested on Bawahala Street near Pedro Police Station on Saturday.

Uche Jombo Spits Fire!! Stop Talking Sh*t, I Never Did Eye Surgery

The media was inundated with news about Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo Rodriguez going to the United States of America for a corrective eye surgery some weeks ago. She was even quoted in one of the reports to have said that the eye surgery was necessary because while she was a kid, she had a problem with the eye. As a result, she was going to the US to do a surgery to further correcti the problem caused to the eye back then ("As a child, I had an accident while playing with an iron hanger as a gun and it accidentally got into my right eye. I had surgery then abroad, at the age of 9. This new surgery is more of cleaning and keeping up to date with the best eye surgery, when it was found out that it wasn't properly done the first time, and presently the doctors are correcting it,") This quote was what was reported that Uche said when she talked on her eye surgery news after she underwent the reported eye surgery.

But in a late turn-around, weeks after the news, Uche has openly spat fire like a dragon on the matter. The wife of Kenny Rodriguez went on twitter to show her anger while she reinstated that she is wonderfully made by God and as such, she won't do anything to alter her face or nose.

"Dear clueless one, stop talking sh*t. If I want to do surgery, my nose and face will be the last thing I will touch because I am wonderfully made by God. Sincerely, Uche Jombo-R."

Miss Global Nigeria Runner-Up, Gbemisola Shotade Visits Ogun State First Lady, Flies To Jamaica For Miss UN Pageant

After becoming the first runner-up at the 2012 edition of the prestigious annual Miss Global Nigeria beauty pageant, charming Gbemisola Shotade, who is the daughter of sound engineer legend, Adetokunbo Shotade, is now set to fly the flag of Nigeria very high in Jamaica as she represents the country at the Miss United Nations beauty pageant holding in Usein Bolt's country.

Before embarking on her trip to Jamaica, Gbemisola and her crew, which comprises her Chaperson, Faith Irabor, visited the First Lady of her state, Ogun, Mrs Funsho Amosun on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 to receive a mother's blessing as she (Gbemisola) jets out of Nigeria to Jamaica for the beauty contest. An epitome of beauty herself, Funsho Amosun was happy to see another pretty daughter of the state flying the bright colours of Ogun State with the help of Miss Global Nigeria organisers with her beauty.

The First Lady gave her blessing to Gbemisola as she makes womanhood, Ogun State and Nigeria proud as a worthy ambassador in Jamaica and she prayed the Queen brings the crown to Nigeria at the Miss United Nations beauty show.

Speaking  on her visit to Ogun State, Gbemisola said, "Every queen's reign isn't complete without her visiting her home state, and that is why I am happy when I visited home (yes I call my state home). The reception is something I won't forget in a hurry and one thing that gave me joy was the fact that myself and the first lady would be working on my pet project which happens to be one of hers as well."

On her expectations as she goes to Jamaica, an elated Gbemisola stated, "I'm happy the dream as finally come, and I don't have to wait any longer. As I go, I know that the prayers of my family,loved ones, well wishers and fans will go with me. I'm very grateful for this opportunity. God bless Nigeria and the entire Miss Global Nigeria team for this.

"I am seriously eyeing the crown although it won't be easy but I'll try my best and leave the rest to God. I am also looking forward to meeting other queen ambassadors from all over the world and I can't wait to show them what rich culture we have and the bond of unity in us as a great country as well."

The Miss Global Nigeria team jets out to Jamaica with the queen today. The event holds from December 1-9, 2012.

Why I'm Taking A New Wife--Hon. Rotimi Makinde

A member of the lower House of the National Assembly representing Ife federal constituency, Hon. Rotimi Makinde has come out to defend his decision to take a new wife, Oyebanke Oyelami, a final year student of political science from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State after waiting for a while.

The young and dynamic legislator who was a movie actor, producer, auto dealer, hotelier and an accountant at the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC before joining politics recently stepped out with beautiful Oyebanke, the reigning Miss Osun State and this has started generating controversy in some quarters as some bad belles have said the man dumped his first wife for the beauty queen.

According to him in a recent chat with your darling magazine, National Enquirer, "there are things people don`t know and instead of minding their business, they meddle into other people`s privacy, as a matter of fact, I recognize the fact that am a public figure by my present position as a lawmaker but I also know that some facts must be put straight for future purposes", he stressed.

Speaking further, the lawmaker who has been adjudged as one of the best in South West going by his impressive track records and various projects that have touched many lives has this to say, "naturally, it is not in my habit to discuss my family especially my wife who bore me my grown up kids but just for the records, people need to know that my wife has left me ever before I got elected into the federal house of representatives and I`ve since given her the benefit of doubt for reconciliation but all were to no avail, hence my decision to move ahead and not without the consent of my children", he explained.

Answering question on the interest in the new liaison, the lawmaker who has just been given a chieftaincy title of Bobagunwa of Ila Orangun by the royal father, Oba Bolarinwa said what interest him in his new wife is that, she is the first ever lady that will call his bluff despite his status, "can you believe that, it took me a while to chase this lady, I have never seen her rare type before, that’s why I didn’t waste any time when she eventually gave me the chance because I need to proof to her that, I mean serious business", he told.

The duo recently had an introduction and will be walking down the aisle very soon

Nollywood Actor, Yomi Fabiyi Marries A White Woman

It's obvious that Nigerian actors know their onions when it comes to choosing a spouse. One of the reigning actors in Nollywood who reign supreme in the Yoruba genre of Nollywood, Yomi Fabiyi, is set to remarry, this time, with a white woman.

The Yoruba actor will be getting married to his lover next month.

"After a serious heartbreak some years back, I was scared falling in love until I met Fran. Aside every other qualities I found in her she laughs at my jokes even when they are not funny. She loves me for who I am. There may not be a perfect marriage but I will marry with whom I can find rest of mind and peace.

Though she later found out I'm an actor, she loves my job and has promised to support me in all ways. She is understanding. She said she loves Africa and Nigerians. It’s not a secret wedding but my immediate family and few closer friends are going to be in attendance," he stressed.

Aneke Twins, Yaw Host Biggest Twins Concert In Lagos

December 9, 2012 will see the biggest gathering of twins in Nigeria as Identical Media and Twins+ Magazine organise Twins Concert in Lagos. The event holds at the Golden Tulip, Festac, Lagos. Twins Concert starts with a red carpet from 2pm.

According to what we gathered, Nollywood's Aneke twins; Chidiebere and Chidinma, and Yaw of Wazobia FM will anchor the show. Artistes expected to thrill the guests and audience with music are 2Sec, Twins Affairs, Same Twins, Mumazee Twins, Face, Harrysong, W4, Jybho, Tipsy, Kennis Music All Star, Solidstar, Vector, Psalm Ebube and others. Ribs would be cracked with jokes by Igos, Lolo 1 (both of Wazobia FM), MC Ice, Baba de Baba and many more.

Twins Concert is an annual glamorous gathering of twins and multiples in Nigeria. This unique event sees a wonderful convergence of thousands of multiples including twins, triplets, and quadruplets, parents of multiple births, from all works of life, celebrities and non-twins alike from all parts of the country and beyond

The event aims at strengthening ties amongst twins and non-twins alike, fostering peace and friendship. It also serves as a platform to celebrate and share the unique values and deepen the bond among twins and multiple births including parents of multiple births.

There would be a special photo session with twins and multiples/celebrities on the red carpet. There would also be the unveiling of the new edition of Twins+ magazine. Tickets have already started selling at the designated outlets across Lagos.

Omotola Beats Ini Edo, Funke Akindele At ELOY Awards ....As Momentum Gathers For Dec. 6 Reality Show Debut

Omotola has won another award again in 2012 after the previous awards she has been decorated with in the year. On Sunday, November 25, 2012, the talented screen diva added another feather to her cap at the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards held in Lagos.

The mother of four and wife of a brilliant pilot, Captain Mathew Ekeinde, was announced ELOY Awards actress of the year beating the likes of Ini Edo, Funke Akindele, and Nse Ikpe-Etim to
win the award. Omotola got the award for her role in film 'Ties That Bind.'

Meanwhile, momentum is heating as Omosexy, as her fans call her, who doubles as the president and queen of Oxynation and Oxygenation, which are her own group of nation and community, is doing everything possible to make the debut of her reality show series, 'Omotola: The Real Me' a success.

The show will premiere on December 6, 2012 on AfricaMagic Entertainment channel.

Annie Macaulay Dazzles In Hot Photo, Flaunts Charming Bo*bs

Wife of African music star, Innocent Ujah Idibia better known as 2Face, Annie Macaulay, has dazzled in a recent picture released online by her some days ago. The Nollywood actress wife of the multiple award-winning singer didn't fail to show how hot and sexy she is as she was looking attractively 'inviting' in the picture.

You think that was it all? You are totally wrong as the former contestant at The Next Movie Star competition also flaunted what some men would die to stare at with the gracious revealing of some sizable parts of her 'twin tower'.

Annie Macaulay married 2Face in April 2012 after first reportedly starting a romantic relationship with the singer for over a decade. She already has a daughter for 2Face

Cool FM presenter suspended for hitting female co-worker

Popular Cool FM 96.9 radio presenter/On-Air-Personality Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, a.k.a D.O 2d T.U.N was recently suspended for slapping a colleague.

The energetic and eccentric OAP is said to have handed out the slap on an intern for ‘being rude.’

Inside sources say the management, after listening to both parties and witnesses, were forced to hand out the suspension to the OAP. Dotun was apparently aggravated by the intern, Tobi, and reacted by slapping her.

Some sources inside the organisation however claim that Tobi deserved it: ‘I’m sorry Dotun got suspended but we at the office are all happy he slapped her’, another OAP working at the station tells NET in anonymity.

‘She was spoilt and rude and was causing too much wahala at the station, she had it coming!’.

We’re told Tobi joined the station and was assigned to work with another OAP, Mannie on the ‘Good Morning Nigeria Show’ as one of his three co-hosts, but after a while, she was reportedly transferred to the production room because she wasn’t getting on well with the other presenters. ‘They had to take her off air and transfer her where she would be less of a disturbance’, our source tells us.

Tobi has since completed her NSYC year and left the station, while Dotun has now returned to his job.

‘It happened some months back. I have made up with her and we’ve both moved on‘, Dotun who participated in the October edition of ‘Walk against Violence’ tells NET.

Dotun, who has been working at Cool FM since 2004, currently anchors the ‘Midday Oasis Show’ alongside singer-presenter Temilola ‘Taymi’ Balogun. He also doubles as an MC at various shows, helping out at the weekly talent showcase Industry Nite once in a while.

The 28-year-old occasionally serves as a hypeman, working with rappers Ice Prince and Vector.

Dotun is currently in a relationship with Taiwo Oyebanjo, pop star D’banj’s younger sister and Kay Switch’s twin.

Sources say Dotun and Taiwo are head over heels in love with each other, with the former often saying Taiwo has ‘changed his life.’

We hear he has also met her parents and has gotten approval from them and D’banj himself.

Taiwo Oyebanjo served as the Mo’Hits accountant before the controversial split, and currently runs a women’s clothing boutique in Victoria Island.

Tobi with Mannie, Kay Switch and Shine

 

Woman cuts off rapist’s penis, takes it to police as evidence

A 40-year-old Bangladesh woman Monju Begum put a stop to an attempted rape when she cut of the manhood of the alleged rapist and sent to police as evidence.

According to Daily Mail, the alleged rapist, Begam’s neighbour, Mozammel Haq Mazi, forced his way into her shanty and began sexually assaulting her.

Police say Begum stopped the attack by cutting off his penis, placed the evidence into a polythene bag and took it into police as proof that Mazi had attempted to rape her.

Speaking on the incident, police spokesperson Abul Khaer said ‘It is quite an unusual incident. As far as I am aware, this is the first time that a woman has brought a severed penis to the police station as evidence’.

Meanwhile, Mazi denied the allegations telling investigators that the two were having an affair.

In his version, Mazi said ‘recently she suggested that both of us can go settle down inDhaka,” said Mazi. “I refused and told her that I cannot leave my wife and children, so she took revenge on me.”

Khaer confirmed that the suspect would be arrested once he gets better.

Doctors say the man’s pénis will not be re-attached.

Brad Pitt reveals he will marry Angelina Jolie 'soon'

It is the wedding half of Hollywood has been waiting for.

And Brad Pitt revealed he will marry his long-term partner Angelina Jolie 'soon' as he is getting more and more pressure form his children.

Gabriel Aubry displays painful black eye and cut face

Harrowing images of Gabriel Aubry's injuries following his brawl with Olivier Martinez have been released.
The model can be seen displaying an extremely painful-looking and swollen black eye, along with cuts under his left eye and on his forehead and the bridge of his nose.
The 36-year-old, who also has bloodied fingernails as a result of the fight, and has claimed Martinez threatened to kill him.

Shocking: Photos of Gabriel Aubry's injuries following his fight with Olivier Martinez on Thanksgiving

It doesn’t look like anything is set to simmer down between the pair, as Halle Berry’s ex-boyfriend has now obtained a restraining order against her fiancé following the Thanksgiving incident.
And he's also seeking to have his own restraining order lifted prohibiting him from seeing his daughter in the wake of the violent bust-up.
Aubry was hospitalised with broken ribs and a bruised and swollen face following the fight, before he was charged with battery.
And a judge issued an emergency protective order which prevented him from coming with in 100 yards of either Nahla, Halle or Martinez.

Painful: Aubry's right eye is extremely sore-looking, swollen and black as a result of the fight

Beaten and bloodied: Aubry also has cuts under his left eye, across the bridge of his nose and on his forehead

But now his lawyers are set to argue that it was Olivier who started the right, although Halle's attorneys are expected to argue the motion in court on Tuesday.
The model obtained his emergency protective order against Martinez at a Los Angeles county court on Monday, according to TMZ. Documents reveal the order is valid until December 17.

Aubry claimed in his declaration that the day before Thanksgiving, the family went to watch Nahla's school play, and Martinez whispered in his ear in French: 'I wish I could beat the s*** out of you right now.
'You're lucky we're in a school right now. We're going to take Nahla right now and you're not going to follow us.'
The next day Aubry allegedly dropped Nahla off at Berry's and her door was opened by Martinez - even though a nanny usually acts as a go-between.

Badly cut: The wound under the model's left eye appears to have required stiitches

Biting back: Aubry obtained a restraining order against Martinez on Monday

Aubry claims Martinez said, 'We need to talk,' and as he walked to his car, Martinez allegedly knocked him to the ground, took his head in his hand and slammed it on the concrete driveway, while accusing Aubry of 'costing us $3million' due to the custody battle.
The model goes on to claim that Martinez allegedly said: 'We called the cops. You're going to tell them that you're the one who attacked me, or I'm going to kill you.'
He is hoping to prove his innocence with the help of CCTV footage, and said: 'I told the officers that [Martinez] was the one who attacked me, and repeatedly told them to get the security tapes from Ms. Berry's security cameras before she and Mr. Martinez deleted them.'
Aubry has already been slapped with a restraining order of his own, meaning he has to stay 100 yards away from Martinez, Berry, and his daughter with Berry, Nahla.

 

Court order: The restraining order is active until December 17, according to documents

Meanwhile Berry and Martinez were seen arriving home together after visiting their lawyers, and were also paid a visit by detectives. Earlier on Martinez had visited a hospital, displaying grazes on his knuckles.
It has been reported that Berry’s lawyers will go to court this week in an attempt to have her and Martinez's order against Aubry extended.
In addition, it has been claimed that Aubry could be deported back to his native Canada as a result of the fight.
A source told Radar Online: 'Not only is Gabe dealing with the possibility of losing shared custody of his daughter, Nahla, and possible criminal charges, but the real possibility of being deported back to Canada because of the arrest.

Patients decry congestion at Alimosho General Hospital

Some patients in Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, Lagos State, on Monday decried the of bed space and accommodation at the hospital.
They told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the hospital had few buildings and beds to accommodate the large number of patients thronging it on daily basis.
NAN investigation at the hospital showed that many patients were being attended to by medical teams outside the wards.
Some of them on emergency cases were given first aid treatment outside the wards, fore they were referred to another hospital, while those with minor cases were directed to other hospitals.
A diabetic patient, Mrs. Sabina Azubuike, who was on infusion outside the ward, said that she got to the hospital in a critical condition.

La Liga club, Espanyol, sack Coach Mauricio Pochettino over poor performance

La Liga outfit Espanyol have sacked coach Mauricio Pochettino following the club’s defeat against Getafe on Sunday.

The home loss left Espanyol sitting bottom of the table with just nine points from 13 games and only two wins so far this season, Inside Futbol reports.

The Barcelona-based club last won on November 4, when they came away with a 1-0 victory from a trip to Real Sociedad.

Since then however, Espanyol have suffered defeats against Osasuna (3-0), Valencia (2-1) and Getafe (2-0).

Pochettino was appointed Espanyol coach in 2009, his first job in management.

A former central defender, the Argentine enjoyed two playing stints at the club, the first from 1994 until 2000 and the second from 2004 until 2006, when he helped the side to win the Copa del Rey.

Last season he led the Catalan club to a finish of 14th in La Liga, while in 2010/11, Espanyol managed the lofty finish of eighth.

No bus plunged into Lagos Lagoon – LAGBUS, BRT

 

Operators of both the Bus Rapid Transport and LAGBUS bus services in Lagos have denied that a vehicle in their fleets was involved in any road mishap on Monday.

The rumour mill was thick on Monday morning to the effect that ‘a fully loaded BRT bus crashed and plunged into the Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.’

Posts on social media suggested that it emanated from a tweet by the Federal Road Safety Commission.

The tweet was later deleted without an explanation from FRSC.

The managing director of LAGBUS Assets Management Ltd., operators of LAGBUS buses, Mr. Babatunde Disu, denied any such incident.

Disu told the News Agency of Nigeria that no bus in the LAGBUS fleet, as well as its sister transport company, BRT, was involved in any accident on Monday.

“Some people can be mischievous! Nothing of such has happened and nobody is praying for such a disaster,” Disu said.

In the same vein, Mr. Kolawole Ojelabi,  a consultant with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, regulators of the BRT, told NAN that the “malicious rumour was only the imagination of some weird people.”

Newspaper vendor murdered for turning down free reader

Monday-Francis

 

A newspaper vendor in Calabar, Cross River State, Mr. Innocent Monday-Francis, was on Thursday murdered after an argument that followed his refusal to allow one of his neighbours, identified as Eno, to read the papers.

Monday-Francis (22), who sold newspapers around the popular Flour Mill junction, along the Murtala Mohammed Highway in Calabar, had retired to a neighbourhood bar at Ikot-Effanga area of Calabar to take a bottle of drink when the incident occurred.

Narrating the incident to PUNCH Metro on Sunday in Calabar, the deceased’s younger brother, Mr. Gabriel Monday-Francis, said his brother went to work as usual on Thursday morning and on his way back home in the evening he stopped at a nearby drinking spot for a bottle of drink.

He said those at the drinking spot had alleged that the assailant, who is now on the run, had picked up one of the deceased’s newspapers to read but the vendor told him not to read any of the papers.

He (Monday-Francis) accused the assailant of not only reading the papers for free on all occasions, but that on one or two instances, he had taken copies away without his knowledge.

The deceased’s brother said after that disagreement, Eno got angry and slapped his brother and in retaliation he (Monday-Francis) emptied the content of his glass on the assailant but after people’s intervention, the vendor immediately went home.

He said his late brother, who was already relaxed at home and eating outside, met his death when the assailant came from behind to hit him on his neck twice with shovel and he immediately slumped and died.

“It was while he was already at home eating outside that Eno came to hit him with shovel twice his neck and head and he slumped and died immediately,” the brother said.

It was gathered that when the incident happened, the assailant’s elder brother, whose identity could not be confirmed as at the time of filing this report, rushed to the Federal Housing Police Station in Calabar Municipality to inform the police of what had happened but by the time they got back to the scene of the incident, the assailant had disappeared.

The employer of the deceased, Mr. Etim Dennis, said he was shocked to receive a call on Friday morning that his highest selling vendor had been murdered.

He said, “We are all in mourning now because Monday-Francis was the highest selling vendor I had,” he said.

The deceased’s mother, Mrs. Happiness Monday-John, said that she was called on the phone that her son was dead and truly on getting home, she saw Monday-Francis lying down on the ground and she called him many times without answer.

The police at the Federal Housing Police Station had on Friday morning taken his corpse to the mortuary.

The Cross River State Police Public Relations officer, Mr. John Umoh, said the suspect was already at large.

Umoh explained that the assailant’s brother, who was being detained, would not answer for a crime committed by his brother but that the police was only trying to get information that would facilitate the arrest of the culprit.

Culled from Punch

Soldiers bar rescuers from bombed military church

A burning bumbed car, Inset: Jaji Military Cantonment main gate

Military authorities on Sunday barred rescue agency officials and journalists from entering the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, where twin bomb blasts killed and injured scores of worshippers in Jaji near Kaduna.
The rescue officials from the National Emergency Management Agency and the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency, on hearing of the blasts had raced to the college but were not  allowed to enter  by stern-looking soldiers .
Two car bombers had struck at the St. Andrew Military Protestant Church in the college which houses the officers and men of the Infantry Centre and School, the Nigerian Army Peace Keeping Centre as well as the prestigious Armed Forces Command Staff College.
An official of the State Emergency Agency, who did not want his name in print, confirmed that NEMA and SEMA officials were sent back from the barracks.
Even the police authorities could not provide information on the blasts. The Commissioner, state Police Command, Mr Femi Adenaike, when contacted, had referred journalists to the military authorities, whom he said were in a better position to give details of the incident
Army Director of Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Bola Koleoso, put the number of the dead at 11 and injured at 30, but witnesses claimed the casualties were far more.
One of the eyewitnesses, who did not give his name, said, “Many people were killed.  I saw many dead bodies. I think the people that died may be in the region of 40 or  50.   Even some of those who were injured, I am not very sure they will survive it.”

Linda Ikeji Visit to Washington DC

In front of the White House with Prof Pat Utomi who is also part of the US sponsored programme

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