Singer Lauryn Hill sentenced to 3 months in jail for tax evasion

Despite paying her back taxes in full, singer Lauryn Hill, has been sentenced to three months in federal prison for tax evasion.

At her last court hearing Lauryn Hill was given two weeks to come up with $500,000 toward her $1.8 million tax debt. According to reports, Lauryn Hill paid $900,000 to the IRS on Sunday but it wasn't enough to keep her from getting locked up.

Yesterday Monday May 6th, Ms Hill was sentenced to three months in jail, a $60,000 fine, and one year probation. She must report to prison on July 8th to start serving her sentence. Before she was sentenced, Lauryn Hill said something. Find it after the cut...

Before she was sentenced Lauryn Hill explained,

"I was put into a system I didn't know the nature of. I'm a child of former slaves. I got into an economic paradigm and had that imposed on me. I sold 50 million units. Now I'm up here paying a tax debt. If that's not likened to slavery, I don't know what is."

Red Carpet Photos: Punk Rock Fashion at MET Ball 2013

The theme of this year's 2013 Met Ball was Punk: Chaos To Couture and celebrities rose to the occasion. Some were weird though. The Met Ball held last night at the Metropolitan Museum Of Arts in New York City. See more red carpet photos after the cut...

 

Meet Nigeria's Youngest Pilot (Twenty-year-old)

 

Twenty-year-old Favour Nnaemeka Odozor was penultimate Saturday in South Africa, awarded license as a commercial pilot, making him the youngest in South Africa and Nigeria commercial pilot.

He talks about his journey to becoming a pilot and what he has planned next;

Linda Ikeji covers May issue of Mania Magazine

Linda  cover girl for the May issue of Mania Magazine. Yay! See more after the cut...

Football legend, Jay-Jay Okocha, joins twitter

Comedian Elenu weds Chinwe Anyanwu

Omotola with Mel B, Danny Glover and Kimberly Elise in LA

The super star actress is in Los Angeles to shoot a movie. See more photos after the cut..

Femi Brainard weds Top Radio presenter, Uche Nwokocha

Former petroleum minister, Alhaji Shettima Ali Monguno, kidnapped

Elder statesman and former Petroleum Minister, Alhaji Shettima Ali Monguno has been kidnapped. The 87 year old politician was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Maiduguri, Borno State this afternoon as he made his way home after leaving a local mosque where he went for prayers.

AY Comedian and Omawumi cover May issue of Redsheet Magazine

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Happy 34th birthday to Ms Nnaji

The superstar actress is a year older today, May 3rd, 2013. Happy birthday to her and many more successful years ahead!

Stella Damasus' twitter account hacked.

According to Stella's publicist, her Twitter account was hacked and they are trying to retrieve it.Daniel Adenimokun is fine.

Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry cover June issue of Essense magazine

Tyler Perry recently struck a deal with Oprah to give her OWN network the exclusive rights to every original TV show written, directed and produced by him.

US Government denies withdrawing military assistance to Nigeria

Actor Van Vicker and wife in Paris

The  Ghanaian actor is currently on holiday in Paris with his wife and three kids.

US Withdraws Military Assistance To Nigeria Over Baga Massacre

The United States Government has withdrawn military assistance to Nigeria, according to a report by The Will Nigeria. The US Govt cited various human rights violations by Nigerian security forces, particularly the military, over the killing of dozens and destruction of hundreds of residences in Baga, a town in Borno State on April 16th and 17th. 
 
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Terence P. McCulley in a private meeting today Thursday May 2nd in Abuja disclosed the US government position to about ten members of the human rights community in Nigeria. Mr. Terrence said  that the US congress had passed a law that bars the US from rendering military assistance to any government that violates basic rights of citizens. He said the US govt has therefore ceased to assist Nigeria militarily in obedience to the law.

The US before now supported the Nigerian military and security agencies with training, intelligence and weapons.

Nick and Mariah at Disney Land for 5th wedding anniversary

 Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey went to  Disney Land to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary yesterday April 30th with a fairy tale-themed vow renewal, and also to celebrate their twins 2nd birthday. Mariah shared the photos on her Twitter page. See more photos after the cut...

Mr and Mrs Orioha looking hot in new photos

That's rapper 2shotz and his new wife, Precious Jones Orioha.

Tiwa Savage on a Shopping Spree in London

Tiwa is currently in the UK with Tee Billz and D'Prince to shoot a music video. She went shopping yesterday and splurged. #designerthingz. :-). Can't wait to visit London again. Such a great place to shop!

Satellite images of Baga shows massive destruction from military raid

 

Satellite images released yesterday by Human Right Watch reveal massive destruction of homes from a military raid on the town of Baga in Borno State on Tuesday and Wednesday April 16 and 17, 2013. At least 180 people were killed in the raid.

Baga residents told Human Rights Watch that soldiers ransacked the town after Boko Haram members attacked a military patrol, killing a soldier. Community leaders said that immediately after the attack they counted 2,000 burned homes and 183 bodies. Satellite images of the town analyzed by Human Rights Watch corroborate these accounts and identify 2,275 destroyed buildings, the vast majority likely residences, with another 125 severely damaged.

Gov Okorocha returns to Imo, gives N200k to the driver that hit him

Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha returned to the state yesterday after about a week in a UK hospital where he went for treatment following the April 19th car accident he was involved in on Orlu-Owerri Road in Imo State.

The driver of the Mercedes Benz that rammed into the governor’s car, Mr Osita Nnewuihe, was given N200, 000 yesterday by Okorocha to repair his damaged car. Mr Nnewuihe had been arrested and detained by the police for about a week before he was released on the governor's orders.

Photos from Mode Men magazine 7th Anniversary event

Mode Men magazine celebrated its 7^th Anniversary in style at the Radisson Blu on Sunday the 28^th of April. From top left: Alexx Ekubo, Uti Nwachukwu, Yinka Davies, and Okey Bakassi. See more photos after the cut...

Nollywood Actresses, Oge Okoye, Princess Chineke, Cover House of Maliq

These two Nollywood divas, Oge Okoye and Princess Chineke are the two beautiful faces that grace the cover of May 2013 edition of House of Maliq.The fashion/celebrity magazine revealed in-depth information about the two actresses, most especially, Oge Okoye who disclosed about her new project, Positive Life For Children.

“Pained by the total negligence of the less privilege, PLC has impacted in the lives of the underprivileged and youths in the attainment of educational skills. Even me, as a UN Ambassador, I have dedicated my life promoting peace and social development among the underprivileged. My foundation is focused on tackling the most challenging needs of all children with special needs anywhere in Africa,” Oge said about her PLC foundation.

MERCY JOHNSON’S CHILD DEDICATION AND HOUSE WARMING

 Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie had their baby dedication and house warming last Sunday. The couple joyfully dedicated baby Purity Ozioma Okojie and their new mansion at a Christ Embassy Church in Lagos after which a house warming party followed at their new house in Thomas Estate, Ajah Lagos.

The edifice, according to those who graced it, it’s a sight to behold. Rumour has it that it was solely built by Prince Odi but with the kind of fittings and other things inside, a source said, Prince doesn’t have that kind of money except he gets support from his wife, Mercy Johnson, an actress who rose from grass to grace, all thanks to her other ‘businesses’ she does to support her acting career.

Well, this are photo of people that graced the event…enjoy your viewing!

Nollywood Actor Damola Goes To Honeymoon

Nollywood Actor Damola Olatunji and his newly wedded wife Raliat Olatunji who got married penultimate week took some time off to spend their honeymoon.

The talented movie buff went to prestigious Olumo Rock in Ogun state, Nigeria where they spent time with nature. Enjoy Lovely photographs of their outing.

Lovely Couple I must say, Happy Married life to them..

Photos: Ini Edo & Hubby buries mother-in-law

Ini Edo on Saturday April 27th buried her mother-in-law, Mrs Erofoh Ehiagwina, in Irrua in Edo state. Mrs Ehiagwina died February this year. The actress' US based husband returned home to give his late mum a befitting burial...

Kim K spotted in Paris with baby daddy, Kanye West

Kim K left her family in Greece where they are holidaying to go join her boo in Paris after he sent a private jet to pick her up. They were spotted out and about in Paris today...