Praise Adejo donates N10m to baby born with hole in heart

An artiste, Praise Adejo, popularly known as Praiz, has donated N10 million for the treatment of a baby, Somaya Olayinka, born with a hole in the heart.Praise AdejoAdejo on Tuesday in Lagos said that the gesture was his “little’’ contribution to the society.He presented the cheque for the sum to the child’s parents in Lagos.“I did it because I wanted to do something I had never done before. I wanted to save a life, and I am grateful to all who contributed to

Emeka Ike Evicted from rented duplex over failure to pay N8.5 million rent

Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike who has been thrown out of his rented apartment in Magodo GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, over his inability to pay an accumulated three year rent of N8.5 million. The apartment, a twin duplex located at 1, Raji Oladimeji Street, Magodo GRA, was until his ejection, used by Emeka to run his business. Emeka had in 2007 diversified by establishing a secondary school named St Nicholas College and decided to hire the premises on a five-year lease agreement from an 87-year-old retiree, Chief Samuel Agboola Akintan at the rate of N2 million per annum for the first two years and N3 million annually for the remaining three years, bringing the total rent of five years to N13 million. Saturday Sun gathered that Emeka was able to get his landlord accept a deposit of N2 million with a promise to pay the rest later.

CDO switches to gospel music

           John Iketuonye

Fast rising singer, John Iketuonye, formerly known as Ceasefire, has not only switched to gospel music but has also changed his stage name to CDO, Ceasefire Da Oracle.

His crossover from secular music to gospel is a total turnaround for the artiste who has now become the founder of an evangelical outreach known as IrepDaMostHigh.

Summit: Sanusi on the run?

It is actually because of the news on the suspension of the CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido by the President.
In fact, he is on the run as we speak,

I’ll drive myself to prison – Sanusi

     Sanusi

The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Lamido Sanusi, is in the eye of the storm for what many see as his outspokenness and controversial position on critical national issues, especially his revelation about unremitted funds to the Federation Account by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Shortly before his suspension by the President, he spoke to Metropole magazine. Excerpts

You openly said you were not interested in being reappointed as the governor of CBN. Why?

Sanusi was a mistake —UTOMI

                      Prof. Pat Utomi

abuja—As controversy rages over the suspension of Mallam Sanusi Lamido, a renowned economist, Professor Pat Utomi has berated the tenure of Lamido as a Central Bank governor, describing his original appointment as “a huge mistake”

Sanusi-led CBN lacks corporate governance — FRC

•No board approvals for financial transactions
•Investment in Islamic liquidity management had no board approval
•Governor as chairman of board, error of law CBN governor,

Now I believe in love – Maureen Cyril

Remember Maureen Cyril, the beautiful light-skinned actress who bedazzled movie lovers in uptown movie ‘Lady Gaga’. She is very much around but not available as she used to be because her status has changed. She got married last year and ever since has been singing ‘I never knew there was a love like this before’.

In fact when I got talking to her lately I almost had my ears knocked off my head with her song of bliss on how much God has blessed her with the man of her dream. She even invited me for a surprise party for her husband on Valentine’s Day.

I’ve powers to suspend Sanusi – GEJ

—President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, affirmed his powers to suspend Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as governor of the Central Bank, saying the action was totally unconnected with alleged corruption charges raised by Sanusi against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.Speaking during an interactive media chat on television last night, President Jonathan equally pooh-poohed issues about his intentions for the 2015 presidential elections just as he declared that the country would not break under his watch.President Goodluck Jonathan and Lamido SanusiThe president said that the forthcoming national

I can’t be a complete housewife – Anita Joseph

Anita Joseph isn’t a push-over – not by a long shot. The actress and singer is beautiful, sexy and has a body on her, that would set even a priest on heat. So, why should anyone expect her to jump at any offer, even when that offer comes with a lifetime of matrimonial bliss.

The social media was rife with the news last week that the sultry actress turned down marriage proposal from her lover of many years, who proposed to her on St Valentine’s

Fashola Bans Mini Skirts, Approves Dress Code For Men

Governor Babatunde Fashola’s administration has banned indecent dressing among female public servants.

All forms of dresses that expose breasts, contours and other sensitive female body parts have been outlawed.

The decision was taken as a result of worsening cases of indecent dressing among female public servants at the Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, southwest Nigeria.

Omowunmi Akinnifesi’s new look

Omowunmi Akinnifesi

Former beauty queen Omowunmi Akinnifesi easily ranks among the most stylish ex-beauty queens. In her 20s, Omowunmi who holds a Master’s degree from King’s College,

I am not afraid to show my body— Emma Nyra

Obi a .k.a -Emma Nyra transformed right in front of our eyes from being just another female act to becoming one of the sexiest damsels in Nigeria’s entertainment. Armed with an unquenchable passion for her craft, and a soulful voice, the award winning singer opens up in this interview about her contract with Tripple MG, her relationship with the sensational Iyanya, the sexiest part of her body and her celebrity crush. Was it difficult breaking into the Nigerian music industry?My experience has been memorable. I noticed that when I was in America pushing my music, it was difficult for the music to now move to Nigeria.

I am happy Nigerians love what I do —Jide Kosoko

                                                                               Kosoko

If one rides a horse in the heart of veteran Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, the rider would surely have a jolly ride.

This is because the actor, who turned 60 on January 12, has been receiving phone calls, text messages, prayers and accolades from fans, family members and colleagues. This development has gladdened his heart so much that he vowed not to relent in his tradition of entertaining Nigerians.

Perhaps, he underrated his popularity in the nation’s entertainment industry having been unable to get over the continuous encomiums on him from several quarters days after his birthday.

My ideal man must be handsome –Niyola

                                                                            Niyola

My name is Eniola Akinbo but for the purpose of my music, I am known as Niyola. I had a well-rounded childhood and my father was a very strong influence in my life. I have nine siblings and I’m the last child. I read books, played and got into trouble like every other child. I learned to be responsible early in life and this has helped me handle good and bad times.

Journey to music