Tuesday, 29 December 2015

Mo Eazy drops Kojabole video

To celebrate and reward ardent fans this festive season, popular songwriter, rapper and afropop artiste, Mo Eazy has released the video to his latest single, Kò JáBólè.

The video which premiered on December 25th across all TV stations in Nigeria, was shot in the suburbs of Mainland and Lagos Island in Lagos State by fast rising video director, Femi Awojide, and features cameo appearances from veteran music artiste, Jazzman Olofin and the beautiful Alex Nwokedi.

LAGOS—A Lance Corporal of the Nigeria Army was among eight persons arrested by the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, SIRT for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to robbers in Lagos.

Among those the gang allegedly supplied arms were those robbers who raided commercial banks in Lekki, Ikorodu, Festac and Agbara areas of Lagos and Ogun State, where they carted away large sums of money, recently.

See stunning photos from the largest street party in Africa, Calabar Carnival which is ongoing in Cross River State.

Aguero primed for Leicester

Second-place Arsenal will hope to get their title challenge back on track when they host Bournemouth on Monday, less than 48 hours after an embarrassing 4-0 defeat at Southampton.

With leaders Leicester City having lost 1-0 at Liverpool, victory would have sent Arsenal top, but they put in a bafflingly below-par display that resulted in their heaviest defeat of the campaign.

“These players have fantastic spirit. We want to respond from the disappointment,” said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

“I trust my players to respond well on Monday. Bournemouth have played very well recently.”

Manchester United’s besieged manager Louis van Gaal could see his troubled Old Trafford reign put out of its misery on Monday with fellow Dutchman Guus Hiddink cast in the role of executioner.

United’s 2-0 defeat at Stoke City on Saturday was their fourth loss in succession — the club’s worst run within a season since 1961 — and reduced Van Gaal to a dead man walking in the eyes of the British media.

The Dutchman admitted afterwards that he could not be certain of the United board’s support and raised the prospect that he could choose to leave Old Trafford of his own accord.

“I have said already in former press conferences that it is not always that the club has to fire or sack me. Sometimes I do it by myself,” he said.

“But the scrutiny is all right for me, I am used to that.”

How Boko Haram attacked Maiduguri — Residents

Boko Haram jihadists attacked a key city in Borno on Sunday evening, residents told AFP, the second assault in days as Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s deadline to eradicate the militants is set to expire.

The jihadists invaded Jiddari Polo, an area on the outskirts of the capital of northeastern Borno state, Maiduguri, at around 6:30 pm (1730 GMT), shooting guns and unleashing explosives.

“We had just finished evening prayer in the mosque when we began to hear the barrages of artillery fire and sound of gunfire,” said local Shehu Mala.

“All the residents in the area fled their homes to other parts of the city.”

At least 14 killed in bomb blasts

At least 14 people were killed and dozens wounded in large bomb blasts Monday in the central Syrian city of Homs, state media reported.

“The preliminary toll in simultaneous terrorist explosions that hit the city’s Al-Zahraa neighbourhood is 14 dead and 132 wounded,” state television reported in a news flash.

It said two explosions caused by car bombs and a blast caused by a suicide attacker wearing an explosives-laden belt hit Al-Zahraa’s main square.

The residents of Al-Zahraa are mostly Alawites, the minority sect of Syria’s ruling clan.

Boko Haram didn’t attack Maiduguri, we only intercepted 10 bombers — Army

The Nigerian Military has refuted reports that Boko Haram insurgents attacked outskirts of Maiduguri, capital of Borno state.

In a released issued by Media Coordinator of Operation lafiya Dole, Colonel MUSTAPHA ANKA, the army stated that it intercepted and destroyed 10 suspected Boko Haram terrorists suicide bombers at the outskirts of Maiduguri town.

“This evening (27 Dec 15), troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, intercepted and destroyed 10 suspected Boko Haram terrorists suicide bombers at the outskirts of Maiduguri town.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg urged India Monday to approve a controversial plan that would provide a free Internet service to the poor, his latest bid amid an escalating row with authorities.

The head of the social network tried to drum up support for the Free Basics service that offers people without the Internet free access to a handful of websites through mobile phones, in a column in the largest-selling English daily The Times of India.

“If we accept that everyone deserves access to the Internet, then we must surely support free basic Internet services,” the chief executive wrote, comparing the Internet to a library, public health care and education.

Petrol will soon be available – NUPENG

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers on Monday says that petrol would soon be available in filling stations across the country. Mr Tokunbo Korodo, the South-West Chairman of the union, told newsmen in Lagos there had been improvement on loading of petroleum at the depots in Lagos.

He observed that Nigerians would appreciate the present regime if it could reduce the price of petroleum.

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, had earlier said that a price modulation in petrol would begin by January 2016. Kachikwu disclosed this during his inspection of the Port Harcourt Refinery Company (PHRC) on Christmas day.

The NUPENG chairman said that the government meant well for all and sundry, in spite of the few greedy that worked to frustrate genuine intentions.

How we’ll create jobs through 365 festivals in Nigeria – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the ministry will leverage on the cultural industry of the nation to employ many people, especially the youth. He spoke during the inauguration of the “One Lagos Fiesta’’ at Agege Stadium, Lagos on Sunday night.

For a cause that has thrived through the vicissitudes of fate; a cause that has withstood for decades, the compulsory test of time; a cause for which those whose lives have been claimed are proclaimed ‘martyrs’, then, it is suffice to say that the ideology behind such a cause is vividly a force with which to reckon. I write of no other than the ‘Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra’ (MASSOB) et al.

As evident by the obvious, Nigeria is still taking her first steps in the proverbial thousand-mile journey towards holistic national development; however, it is not out of place to deem rash any attempts to abandon the crawling child despite the glowing hope of its taking giant strides in proximal years. Irrespective of a slight or marked change in the motives behind this emancipation from the time of conception of this idea till now, the eventual outcome remains constant – a division of the Nigerian State! The reasons for the ‘Biafra’ agitation could be justifiable in all ramifications but the imminent scary consequences of this contention, if won, should be weighty enough to depress the brakes of the over-speeding vehicle of division. Despite our overt shortcomings as a nation, the International Community till date is compelled to reckon with us for many reasons, key amongst which is the potential power we wield when united as a nation. Hence, rather than dance to the appealing tune of ‘advocacy for freedom’ from the pipes of those who want us divided, let us be mindful that a hidden sentiment for a crack in our solid, green wall may underlie these seemingly innocent international and local opinions. Truth be embraced, Nigeria cannot be Nigeria if Nigeria is not one; the core essence of our strength as the giant of this continent will be consolidated by our definite defiance to divide!

The Headies moved to Jan 1

The 10th edition of The Headies, hitherto scheduled to hold on Wednesday December 30, 2015 has now been moved by two days.

The organizers announce that the highly anticipated show will now hold on New Year’s Day Friday, January 1, 2016.

The postponement adds another opportunity for the organizers to deliver an event many expect to be truly remarkable.

The Headies 2015 is hosted by Kaffy and Bovi, with performances from 2Face, Vector, Falz, Iyanya, Seyi Shay, Adekunle Gold, Olamide, Simi, Victoria Kimani, Eva Alordiah and more.

Why we sponsor Rhythm Unplugged, Copa Lagos same day —Seven-up MD

Managing Director, Seven-up Bottling Company, Mr. Sunil Sawhney has revealed why his company threw their weight behind two major youth events in Lagos during the Yuletide.

“Pepsi’s passion is also the heartthrob of Nigerian youths which is music and football that is why we are sponsoring Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged and COPA Lagos on the same day. Pepsi thanks all its teeming consumers for supporting the brand and this year we are thanking and rewarding our consumers with the ‘Long Throat Bottle’ which is 60cl at the same price as 50cl.”

The 18-week premium concert of Globacom, the Glo Slide ‘n’ Bounce, ended in grand style on Friday with a show attended by a mammoth crowd in Enugu. Held at the Golden Royale Hotel, Enugu, the show paraded top-rated Nigerian music stars like the inimitable contemporary highlife linchpin, Flavour, the sensational female vocalist from Marvin Records, Di’Ja, and the “sekem” crooner, MC Galaxy, who were all on hand to entertain the crowd.

Besides the trio, up-and-coming artistes within the Enugu metropolis and the neighbouring towns were also given the opportunity to showcase their talents. Among the budding artistes who performed at the concert were Ceaser, Prince Leo, Mr. Lin, Leo H, Formula, Chidexy, Stumer, Snperkay, B Shine and a female dancer, Peggy, who dazzled the audience with her dance steps.

The concert was attended by dignitaries such as the Enugu State Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Hon. Onah Solomon Izuchukwu, the Divisional CEO of Interswitch, Mr. Mike Ogbalu III, Mr. Dozie Okolo, a top business man and his amiable wife, Mrs. Ifeoma Okolo, and a host of others. The Glo Slide ‘n’ Bounce concert started in Ibadan on August 29, and the show was held in several cities such as Port Harcourt, Benin, Awka, Ikorodu, Ikeja, Abeokuta, Ijebu ode, Egbeda, Surulere, Victoria Island, Aba, Owerri, Anyigba, Nsukka, Makurdi and Uyo before coming to Enugu. The show was organised by Globacom to delight its teeming subscribers across the country.

MI Reveals his dating Phobias

Everybody has got their phobias. For some, it is fear of water and for others it may be fire or even the dark. The legendary Gaul tribe historically were renowned for their fearlessness but they had the mortal fear of the heavens falling down on them. For our top rap star, Mr Incredible Abaga, his fear has to do with the so-called light-skinned girls.

MI confessed to Potpourri in an interview that he lives in mortal fear of fair girls because he believes most of them are not natural. He said before he would take one for a wife he would need to see a picture of her as a vhild just to make sure she is naturally fair and not artificial. According to him, most girls have bleached their skins for so long that it almost looks natural.

Cross Rivers State Governor, Ben Ayade on Sunday joined a host of other bikers during the Calabar’s bikers carnival, see photos

Gov. Ben Ayade riding his bike at the fare

In March 2015, the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) published a report, which was also syndicated in several Newspapers, that the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammed Buhari had promised “to ensure that the Naira was equal to the dollar in value, if voted into office”.

Buhari made this statement during the South East Presidential campaign rally of his party at the Dan Anyiam stadium in Owerri on Monday, 23rd March 2015. The APC candidate apparently lamented that “it is sad that the value of the Naira has dropped to more than N230 to $1” and he therefore cautioned that “this does not speak well for the Nation’s economy”.

Pastor allegedly buries charm in church premises

Benin – The police in Benin arrested one Apostle Ikenna Okafor on Sunday for allegedly burying charm in his church premises in Benin.

The identity of what the suspect buried was unknown even though residents around the church located along Esigie St. in Benin alleged it was a live animal.

The police took away the suspect to avoid being lynched by angry residents who stormed the church.

An eyewitness, Mr Chinedu Nnamdi, said his father woke him up around 2 a.m. on Saturday night to watch what the Pastor was doing.

According to him, the pastor buried something in front of the church and later performed a little ritual by walking round the church several times.

Confirming the report, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Edo Police Command, DSP Osifo Abiodun, said the suspect was under investigation.

The spokesman explained that the suspect has made useful statements that will assist the police in their investigation.

Xmas tragedy: Son kills father in Enugu

ENUGU—The sleepy town of Imilike-Agu in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State was, weekend, thrown into mourning following the killing of a 60-year-old Paulinus Ugwuoke, during a heated altercation with his son, Anselem Ugwuoke.

This came as no fewer than four person, including a bus driver, a passenger and two children were confirmed dead while scores also sustained varying degrees of injuries in a head-on collision involving two commuter buses which took place on Christmas Day at about 3pm along Enugu-Onitsha expressway by Water Works, Umumba, Ezeagu, Enugu State.

Pastor allegedly buries charm in church premises

Benin – The police in Benin arrested one Apostle Ikenna Okafor on Sunday for allegedly burying charm in his church premises in Benin.

The identity of what the suspect buried was unknown even though residents around the church located along Esigie St. in Benin alleged it was a live animal.

The police took away the suspect to avoid being lynched by angry residents who stormed the church.

An eyewitness, Mr Chinedu Nnamdi, said his father woke him up around 2 a.m. on Saturday night to watch what the Pastor was doing.

According to him, the pastor buried something in front of the church and later performed a little ritual by walking round the church several times.

Confirming the report, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Edo Police Command, DSP Osifo Abiodun, said the suspect was under investigation.

The spokesman explained that the suspect has made useful statements that will assist the police in their investigation.

Mikel is part of Chelsea’s problem, says club legend

Chelsea great, Alan Hudson has argued that John Obi Mikel was one of the factors responsible for Chelsea’s slump in their current campaigns.

Mikel, lately has been in action regularly following the gross under-performance of first-choice midfield pair Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic.

Mrs. Beatrice Oyesunle, the 75-year-old mother of the deceased twin brothers.

* Narrates last conversation with deceased children

* We’ll investigate deceased killer cop—CP

Lagos—Mrs Beatrice Oyesunle, the 75-year-old mother of the twin brothers who were shot to death by a drunk Mobile Police Sergeant, weekend, alongside their friend, in Ketu area of Lagos, yesterday said the death of her only surviving children had crumbled her world.

This is just as one of the children, Taiwo Oyesunle, was discovered to be a Naval personnel attached to the Nigerian Navy Ship Wey, Satelite.

Hairdresser dies after being slapped by Orji Kalu’s mother for rendering same service to Mao Ohuabunwa’s wife

The political tussle between two political heavyweights in Abia North Senatorial district, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has gone haywire, following the recent happenings between the mother of Slok businessman owner and that of the former’s wife.

After the Appeal Court judgment which led to the sacking of Senator Mao Ohuabunwa from the Senate, it has been uneasy for all involved candidates. Recent of them all, it occurred when mother of the former governor of Abia state, Lady Eunice Orji allegedly slapped her professional hairdresser, who after four days died for rendering same service to the

WIZKID AND SKEPTA PERFORM OJUELEGBA AT BEAT FM XMAS CONCERT

UK born Nigerian Artiste, Skepta and serial hitmaker, Wizkid electrified the crowd at the Beat FM Christmas Concert, which held Sunday, 20th December 2015.
The duo kept the crowd dancing and screaming with their performance of Wizkid’s Ojuelegba, a song, which became a global hit months ago after which Drake and

TaiwoAjai-Lycett, Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola & more take the stage for ‘Hear Word!’ this December!

HEAR WORD! A show based on a collection of true life stories of a poignant, joyous and heartbreaking examination of female self-discovery and challenges facing Nigerian women is back on stage from December 24 – 27, 2015 at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
The play examines the cultural, social behaviour and beliefs that oppress, reject and limit a woman’s potential. HEAR WORD! inspires women to

NIGERIA’S FIRST EVER STAGE MUSICAL, KAKADU RETURNS TO LAGOS THIS HOLIDAY

Internationally acclaimed Stage musical, Kakadu will be showing in Lagos this holiday season. It will be showing at the Agip Recital hall, Muson center on the 29th and 30th 2015, and from the 1st to the 3rd of January 2016.
Kakadu the Musical shares the story of a famous Lagos nightclub in the sixties as a backdrop for an era, which brought about wonderful music and the distinctive social life that

Ex President Goodluck Jonathan Named The Trent’s Person of the Year 2015

Since he left office, former President Jonathan’s profile has risen sharply in the global community. He has been lauded by local and foreign media, as well as the foreign government for that historic phone call that conceded defeat and that would have ensued had he won the election.
Nigeria’s online news platform, The Trent, which is one of the

See the 500-year old Church Where Oba of Benin is the General Overseer

An ancient church in Benin Kingdom founded over five centuries ago under the overseeing of the oba of Benin .
On Akpakpava Road in the heart of Benin City, the Edo State capital, is a church founded over 500 years ago, according to the Nation.
The architectural design of the building tells its story. It does not advertise itself; yet has a large following. The Oba of Benin is its spiritual head, reports Osagie Otabor.
The Holy Aruosa Cathedral is to the Bini people what the

#2016 Budget: President Buhari Promises Free Education for University Students

The president of Nigerian, Muhammadu Buhari made a promise to Nigerian youths and students during his 2016 budget presentation as he reveals his plan on education.
The president of Nigeria in his inaugural speech at the joint session of the National Assembly said that soon students in our tertiary institutions especially the science, technology and education students will be enjoying free education at that level as he

Mrs Aisha Buhari pictured arriving Maiduguri

President Buhari’s wife Aisha arrived Maiduguri, Borno State today for

50 Cent clowns his Baby mama again

To think he once loved this woman. See what he posted about his

Buhari Opens Up on Arms Deal Purchase by Jonathan’s Indicted Officials

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the ongoing controversy as he expressed his disgust at how the previous administration conducted its affairs in a most regrettable manner.
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Monday revealed his mind on the controversial arms deal purchase and the rampant corruption that took place during Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
He expressed frustration that the procurement of equipment for the nation’s Armed Forces, failed to follow due process which had been observed in previous

Incredible! See the Nigerian Journalist Who Made History by Winning UN Foundation Prize

A young Nigerian has made the country proud once again with her outstanding achievement at the United Nations Correspondents Association Awards.
A Nigerian journalist, Augustina Armstrong-Ogbonna, has been awarded the United Nations Foundation Gold Prize for Development and Humanitarian reporting. She was declared a joint winner with Chris Arsenault a reporter for the Thomson Reuters Foundation covering food security issues and the

Don Jazzy’s dad takes a pic with his very cute grandson

Don Jazzy’s father with one of his grandsons. The cute lil man is the son of Don Jazzy’s younger brother, James Collins, aka Jay Mavin. He’s so

Tiwa Savage and her crew at Mavin Concert last night

The Mavin first lady who recently welcomed her first child, looked amazing in her black costume at the

Biafra: Judge hands-off Kanu, others’ trial

Director of Radio Biafra and Leader, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu as he appeared before Justice Ahmed Mohammed Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, 23/12/2015

* Kanu alleges bias, declines to answer to fresh charges
* Release Kanu now, engage agitators on dialogue, negotiation, CD tells FG
* Umeh berates S’East NASS members over silence
* As 150 pro-Biafra protesters drag FG to court

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, withdrew from the trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu

While the world is still engrossed in the euphoria of the yuletide season, organizers of the prestigious AfricaMagic Viewers Choice Awards,AMVCAs, M-net and Dstv are engrossed in fine-tuning plans to deliver another memorable awards ceremony to usher in 2016.

To set the ball rolling, the oragnizers last week, unveiled the nominees for the 2016 edition, and it was a list to behold!

Kakadu the Musical shares the story of a famous Lagos nightclub in the sixties as a backdrop for an era, which brought about wonderful music and the distinctive social life that followed the birthing of a young nation.