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

Wearing pants to bed can harm you

Do you wear pants to bed? Many women would likely answer in the affirmative. However, experts say when a woman does so on a daily basis when it’s not necessarily because she is having her period, there may be untoward side effects to it!

Physicians aver that the female genital needs to breathe in order to maintain its PH levels and prevent fungi and odour. And that’s why doctors advise going bare below when it’s bed time at the close of day.

Part of the problem, says Family Physician, Dr. Grace Obong, is that during the day,

My disappointment with today’s Nollywood

 For two years, ageless beauty and veteran actress, Clarion Chukwurah took a break from acting to tour three countries following her position as a special UN peace envoy. She’s back in the country and upon her return, she bagged a prestigious award in recognition of her contribution towards the development of the Nigerian film industry.But in spite of all these,

I fasted seven days for movie role – Yvonne Enakhena

Yvonne Enakhena has all it takes to make it in the movie industry: the height, the figure and the burning desire but that didn’t seem to give her any edge as she had to wait in line like others to even get noticed. According to her she had to do the extraordinary to see her childhood dreams come true. Hear her story. Excerpts:

Please introduce yourself

PDP chair: Jonathan, govs choose Mu’azu

                                              A former Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu

A former Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, has been chosen as the new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party by President Goodluck Jonathan and governors.

He will replace the former chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, who resigned from his position on Wednesday.

Mu’azu was picked as a consensus candidate at a meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the governors of the party at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday night.

The meeting ended at 1:22 am on Monday (today) morning.

Tukur’s successor to emerge on Monday

                                                    President Goodluck Jonathan  

Barely 24 hours after President Goodluck Jonathan confirmed The exclusive report on the resignation of Dr. Bamanga Tukur as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, the search for his successor has begun.

Among those who have shown interest in the post are the former National Publicity Secretary of the party, Prof. Rufai Alkali from Gombe State); a former Acting National Secretary of the PDP, Dr. Musa Babayo (Bauchi); and an ex- Minister of Commerce, Amb. Idris Waziri (Taraba).

We also gathered that a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Ibrahim Bunu (Borno) and the Minister of Transport, Sen. Idris Umar, who is believed to be the choice of Patience Jonathan, are also in the race.

The forces that sacked Tukur

     Tukur
 Politicians are known to be boastful. The former National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, is not an exception. Even when it was clear that the drummers who were playing music for him had since dropped their drums and were no longer ready to sing his praises, Tukur soldiered on. He believed that the tide could still change and he would retain his much-treasured exalted position.

Thus, when he had even dropped his resignation letter, Tukur said he was still in power. He told the unsuspecting journalists at the State House that he had not dropped his resignation letter.

Bimbo Akintola cries out: I don’t need a husband!

*Bimbo

Since hitting the limelight in a big way with ‘Out of Bounds” alongside RMD in the 90s, Bimbo Akintola has become a big name who does things in a big way. You don’t approach her with your scripts unless you have big plans about it. Controversial, some might say, but Bimbo describes herself as easy-going but definitely not when falsehoods have been peddled about her as a story running wide that she is in desperate need of a husband.

She ran into our reporter on Boxing Day in Lekki where she was part of the humanitarian institution who put together an Xmas party for some orphanages. There, she opens up on several issues concerning her. Excerpts:

Ladies beware! I’m not ready for marriage —Flavour

           *Flavour
What’s the secret of your success story in pursuing your musical career?

The secret of my success is originality. Right from day one, I knew that if I try to be original, the sky would be my limit. But I know it’s going to take some time before that dream would become a reality. This is because nothing good comes that easily.

I work so hard to sound so original in my music. Right from when I released my first album, there has been a tremendous improvement in my music. And this time around, I had enough funds to do better videos which has distinguished my style from other artistes. Africans as a whole love originality, even though some might pretend about it .

If you are original in whatever you are doing today coupled with being down-to- earth, you will get to anywhere you want to. That has been the secret of my success. I began my career as a drummer for a local church in my home state, Enugu State.

‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ actor James Avery dies at 68

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – US actor James Avery, most famous as Uncle Phil in hit 1990s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” died on New Year’s Eve aged 68, his publicist said Wednesday.

With a deep baritone voice, Avery regularly played judges, professors or doctors in TV shows in the 1980s and 90s, as well as extensive voice work, including on animated projects.


This June 3, 2009 file photo shows US actor James

Actress Fathia Balogun finally drops ex-hubby’s surname

D’banj, Genevieve Nnaji, back together?

D’banj, Genevieve

News is flying online that the Kokomaster D’banj and Nollywood screen goddess Genevieve Nnaji are back together in a love relationship.

Bloggers  is reporting that as you read this Genevieve is all comfy in the ‘Oliver Twist’ hit maker Lekki home and are talking marriage.

In 2011, after months of denial from both sides, it was eventually determined that D’banj and Genevieve had been in a secret relationship since 2009. It was wonderful news and just as everyone celebrated it, Genny dropped the bomb, she called off the relationship in March, leaving the kokomaster alongside millions of their fans heart-broken.

Made-in-Nigeria vehicles to sell for N1.2m – FG

The Federal Government, in a bid to ensure the successful implementation of its recently approved National Automotive Industry Development Plan, said it would encourage local auto manufacturers to produce less expensive models with price range of between N1.2m and N1.5m.

It also said it would collaborate with auto manufacturers, franchise holders, reputable motor dealers and selected banks to put in place an all-inclusive domestic dealership network through which a user-friendly vehicle purchase scheme could be funded by the National Automotive Council.

‘Fast and Furious’ star Paul Walker died of impact, fire

“Fast and Furious” star Paul Walker died from ‘traumatic and thermal injuries” in a fiery car crash, coroners said Wednesday, fueling suggestions he may have survived the initial impact.The initial autopsy results came as the makers of the blockbuster franchise announced they were stopping production for now as they discuss how to proceed with the seventh installment, due out next year.A preliminary report confirmed that Walker, 40, was the passenger in a $400,000 red 2005 Porsche Carrera GT driven by his friend Roger Rodas when it crashed at speed Saturday in Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles.Rodas died of “multiple traumatic

Kidnappers seize corps member, contact family

     Ayobami Jaiyeola

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigation into the kidnap of a 29-year-old National Youth Service Corps member, Ayobami Jaiyeola.

Relatives of the victim told Us that she was last seen while leaving her elder sister’s house at Dideolu Estate in the Oniru area of the state in the evening of Friday last week.

When our correspondent visited the victim’s home on Wednesday, family and friends thronged the place to commiserate with her mother.

Why Catholic Church is against use of condom – CCFN

    Condom

The use of condom is not allowed in the Catholic Church to fight HIV/AIDS and as a family planning mechanism because “the sexual act is ordained by God for a purpose”, the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria has said.

The CCFN however suggested “change in behaviour” which it said, was better than the use of condom in the crusade against HIV/AIDS.

The Director, Church and Society, in the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria and Executive Secretary of CCFN, Rev. Fr. Evaristus Bassey, said these in an interview with THE PUNCH in Abuja during a Town Hall meeting and Quiz Competition organised to mark the Worlds AIDS Day.

Honda goes mini with Urban SUV

                       Honda

The penchant for small car is fast spreading to virtually all segments of vehicles, as more people go for automobiles that are fuel efficient and can navigate through heavy traffic and have no parking difficulty.

Honda is set to release an all-new concept vehicle, a small sport utility vehicle next month.

The concept hints at a dynamic, fuel-efficient small SUV with inspirational styling and next-generation connectivity.

Experts note that compact SUVs are the current hot property in the automobile market as the Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster have amply demonstrated.

Toyota redesigns Camry for 2014

                   2014 Camry 

Toyota Camry is expected to get ‘significant’ attention from enthusiasts of new cars and other auto stakeholders in 2014 when a refreshed version of the vehicle is introduced.

Analysts say the Japanese auto manufacturing giant is likely to shrug off mounting competition from Ford, Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda and Nissan with the 2014 Camry.

A report by Allcars.2014 says the new Camry will bring many improvements and enhancements that will make the model more spacious and functional but retaining its modern and luxurious touch.

My family has been my bedrock – IGE

                     *Ige

Ige Dupe Kachi, MTN Project Fame’s Voice Coach cum trainer says music is an integral part of her being. A daughter of an Anglican Priest, Dupe started playing music while she was seven years. She joined Project Fame during its second season and she isn’t in a hurry to quit. In this chat, she talks about her music, her family, and concludes that there is more to singing professionally than meets the eye.

I was a science student while I was in school. But music runs in my family. Though my father was a radical priest. With his influence, we all joined the choir and learnt how to play different musical instruments very early in life. I started playing musical instruments when l was seven years. I must say it wasn’t very easy for me.

Messing around in Nollywood is not for me – Belinda Effah

    *Belinda

Although, she has had her challenging moments in the industry, Belinda Effah is one of the fast rising actresses in Nollywood whose name rings a bell in the industry. She has achieved a lot in a very short while, winning laurels and writing her name in gold as far as the world of make-believe is concerned. In this interview, she tells Showtime Celebrity what it takes to be where she’s today and why she cannot date anybody in the industry.

Saheed Balogun drags Fathia to court over surname

   Saheed Balogun and Fathia

LAGOS — Popular Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun has dragged his actress ex-wife, Fathia Balogun, to court over the use of his surname ‘Balogun’, insisting that she stop using the name.

The union which produced three children lasted for many years before ending few years ago.