Knocks, kudos as 2Face auctions wedding outfits

                                           2Face

That newly-wed African super star and multiple award winning entertainer, 2face Idibia, has decided to auction his customised traditional wedding outfits for charity is no longer news. What is news, however, is the hot debate his action is generating on social media networks.

While some describe his action, aimed at raising money for orphans and the less privileged children in Lagos as unAfrican, others advised the star entertainer to rather auction all the gifts he received during his wedding if he truly loves the orphans. However, some others still believe that his action is well thought out. Some even urge him to stop the initiative as some of his haters

These Eaglets are human after all

It came like a bolt from the blue. After 28 matches without defeat, capped with a 6-1 demolition of arch rivals Ghana, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria were brought down to mother earth with a thud.

It was a defeat that shocked every Nigerian especially those of us that have not failed to sing the praises of the Garba Manu tutored side.

Suddenly I thread philosophy path. That the defeat was needed and the timing could not have been better. Were our players playing god? Did they suddenly believe the cup was theirs even without kicking a ball?

I was positive they would bounce back if only their handlers

Lose weight by eating

The world over, those who should know agree that being overweight poses unnecessary health risks to individuals. Beyond what we eat — which is really a big issue in weight problems — the sedentary lifestyle that most people lead, coupled with job stress and squeezed schedules, are some of the things that lead to being overweight or obese.

Worse still, physicians note that it is not only the adult population that is accumulating more flesh around the waist; the younger generation is catching up quickly, with obese children fast becoming the norm rather than the exception.

Yet, mortality experts project that today’s chubby children will live shorter lives than their parents as a result of the risks associated with fatness.

8 gang rape sex worker

Lagos — Four young men were, weekend, docked before Mrs. Demi Ajayi of Ikeja Magistrate Court for allegedly raping Jennifer Uche.

The suspects, Solomon Obamiro 28, Adebayo Fagbemi, 25, Soliu Obalowu, 27 and Oluwatosin Akomolafe 22, and others now at large, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and sexual assault.

The police prosecutor superintendent, Barth Nwaokoye, informed the court that the defendants committed the crime in the early hours of April 13, 2013, at

First Top Ten Emerges in Sexiest in Nollywood

After five weeks of nomination process the first ten contestants of the eventual 25 to run in this year’s Sexiest in Nollywood quest has emerged. The ten emerged over the last five weeks of voting after polling the highest votes so far.

For the ‘Sexiest Man’ the first ten nominees include Ramsey Nouah, Junior Pope Odowondo, Ali Nuhu, Benson Okonkwo, Yul Edochie, Kenneth Okolie,

Abuja airport to begin digital tolling

                                      Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja

As a means of addressing security threats to air travellers, the Federal Government has concluded plans to use digital toll gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Our correspondent gathered on Sunday that the digital toll gate service would come on stream by the end of May.

It was also learnt that the digital gates, which will be managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, in partnership with First Bank Nigeria Plc and private firm, would ensure efficiency and accountability at the airport.

The spokesperson, FAAN, Abuja airport, Mrs.

The man, JIM IYKE & his many undoings

…Speaks on why he’s a rebel!
Love him or loathe him, Jim Iyke is one of the very few Nollywood stars who have a knack for gaining attention. From his bad boy/lover boy movie persona to his more than fair share of media outbursts, not to mention the whole AMVCA fiasco, Jim Iyke has lived his life in the pages of newspapers. His controversial lifestyle has become a way of life for him, yet he’s the most sought after in the industry.

In an attempt to give a new meaning to his life, Jim during the week debuted with his reality TV show on DStv called, Jim Iyke Unscripted, where he decides to

CBN to change polymer naira notes to paper

The Central Bank of Nigeria has stopped the printing of small denomination naira notes in polymer because they fade quickly.

The Deputy Governor, CBN, Mr. Tunde Lemo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Washington on the sidelines of the ongoing Spring Meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

He said, “By the middle of the year, we will start to produce the second generation of lower denomination notes, now in paper and not in polymer.”

“My plea is that Nigerians should exercise patience; it wasn’t the fault of the CBN; it was just because we had to go back to the drawing board to rethink the ‘Project Cure’ in the light of the wish of the public that we should not go ahead with the

AMAA 2013: Who becomes African queen of the screen?

                                                    Yvonne Okoro
The stage is set again, and Africans are full of expectations. With celebrities from all walks of life storming Yenagoa, the capital city of Bayelsa State, this evening, for this year’s edition of the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Awards, the question on the lips of everybody is

Is Room 027 Porn?

Room 027 is undoubtedly the most controversial film on the Nollywood scene till date, and it hasn’t even been released yet! The trailer of the movie features Collins Onochei and actress Chinelo Ememchukwu in steamy scenes that many say will put Tonto Dike’s Dirty Little Secrets to shame.

However, Onochei argues that Room 027 is not soft porn. While talking to newsmen recently, he said: “And I’m going to say this with all sense of responsibility that the average Nigerian viewer is a hypocrite. Why? Because you will sit down in the comfort of your

Indian doctors in Nigeria to offer free health screening

A team of medical experts from India are in the country for a three – day free screening on heart, cancer and orthopaedic cases.

The screening being facilitated by Kanu Heart Foundation, KHF in partnership with Fortis Group of Hospitals, India, and Ago Medical Centre Lagos will also offer free consultations for patients.

The exercise, billed to begin today, April 22 through April 24, 2013 will hosts cardiologists, oncologists and orthopaedic experts from India and Nigeria.

According to the Coordinator of KHF, Mr. Onyebuchi Abia, the free screening will hold 9: AM to 5: PM daily at Ago Medical Centre, Isolo area of Lagos.

Abia noted that congenital heart disease was escalating in Nigeria because of lifestyles of mothers during pregnancy.

He however, said participants are expected to register for the exercise with the sum of N1, 000 adding that the Foundation would sponsor treatment of those with heart disease

Fraudsters bombard Facebook with answers to WAEC questions

Fraudsters bombard Facebook with answers to WAEC questions

Few days into the ongoing West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, some people have posted purported answers to examination questions on Facebook and asked intending candidates to get in touch with them for WAEC question papers

These fraudsters indicated phone numbers by which they could be contacted.

Our correspondent visited the Facebook page, and saw answers to some of the papers that had already been written.

But it was not clear if the Facebook

Daddy Showkey staging a comeback?

Well, somebody must be calling his name. 1990s music icon, Daddy Showkey is said to be planning a comeback into the music industry after more than a decade of being away from the spotlight.


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Even though Showkey released his last album in 2007, it was nothing compered to hit songs such as ‘Welcome Daddy Showkey’, ‘Ghetto Soldier’ and ‘Dyna’ that shot this star from Ajegunle into the spotlight in the 1990s.

Daddy Showkey told online sources: ‘I have been busy with a lot of projects but by the grace of God, I’m now back to my music and I will be releasing the first single from the project very soon. After the single, the album will follow immediately.’

Well, there’s another screen appearance of this musician that may not be as monumental but is also quite memorable. Remember the Transcorp adverts of 2007/2008, before shares became the elephant in the room for most Nigerians? Daddy Showkey was the brand ambassador.

Graduate stabs self to death in Lagos

Residents of Wole Madariola Street, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos have been asking questions about what pushed Chidike Oyeka, a graduate of Madonna University, Anambra, to stab himself repeatedly thereby taking his own life.

We learnt that the Chidike on April 19, 2013, took a kitchen knife and stabbed himself repeatedly until his intestines were disembowelled.

Our correspondent, who visited his parents’ home where the incident occurred, learnt that the victim recently concluded his National Youth Service Corps programme.

A relative, who wished to remain anonymous, said the 25-year-old had been depressed for some time.

She said, “He did his NYSC

Nollywood Actress Funke Adesiyan Romances Big Spender Sati Rahmon

Pretty Big and blessed Yoruba Actress Funke Adesiyan is in a relationship with Rahmon Salawe and if things go well, they will soon sign the dotted lines. Their relationship has been on for about a year and going on strong without distractions.

Rahmon popularly known as Sati Rahmon used to be married to a Jamaican named Monica but both are rumoured to have happily parted ways.

Funke Adesiyan is Actor Saheed Balogun’s ex while Rahmon was the apple of Actor Bisi Ibidapo-Obe’s eyes. He dated Bisi for many years and was her biggest spender till they parted ways….Happily.

Their picture says it all. Wish them well in their love wantintin—Hopefully there will be no story this time