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STELLA DAMASUS RELEASE ART WORK FOR OFFICIAL SINGLE.....

Nollywood actress and singer, Stella Damasus has shared a picture of her new single’s artwork in an obviously excited post on her Instagram page. The Nigerian movie star who now resides in the United States of America wrote: ‘It’s finally done. My first official single produced by @dabishop007 #december20 #theman thank you Lord for gifts and talent. #musiclover #MusicMaker

Female singer Chidinma over the weekend received an award for her diligent contribution to music in the country the award was offered to her by people from her home town Ifakala of MbaitolI local government of imo state. The artiste who was impressed and moved by the award expressed her joy on her Instagram page. Here’s what she put

Over the weekend word was getting around that Nollywood Actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus‘s brother, Prince Daniel Okereke is a rapist after reports came out about an incident with a Unilag student. He has been arrested and accused of raping several girls by luring them with different tactics including telling them they are contesting for a pageant, promising them fame, etc.

No Surprises is proud to announce ‘The Unofficial Christmas Party 2014 (TUCP)’, a shared Christmas party for businesses to celebrate Christmas in style and treat your employees to a spectacular night out.

According to the 2014 Global Slavery Index, 834,200 Nigerians are currently living in modern slavery. Nigeria has one of the highest rates in the world as the statistics show that one in every 200 residents is living in slavery.One of the aggravating factors for Nigeria is its human trafficking problem. According to the index:

Dencia mistaken for Nicki Minaj at American Music Awards

On Sunday November 23, 2014 the America Music Awards was held at the Nokia Centre in Los Angeles. Dencia, the Cameroonian artist who has a skin care line called Whitenicious arrived at the event and popular entertainment station E! Online mistook the African who stepped out in blonde hair as American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj!

The Lagos State Police Command has recovered no fewer than 1,700 Voter Cards believed to have been hidden by unknown persons inside a bush in the Seme, Badagry area of Lagos. source learnt that the VCs, which were concealed in a swampy forest in the area, were recovered by policemen attached to the Area K Command, Morogbo. Our correspondent gathered that the officers, who were on patrol, stumbled on the hidden election materials on Sunday, November 16. According to the police, the recovered VCs, which had been handed over to the

There was tension in the Ketu area of Lagos, after a gang of suspected robbers invaded some streets, killing two security guards. It was learnt the attackers unleashed terror on the guards, identified as Idowu Kasoro and Wasiu, while they were patrolling the neighbourhood. It was learnt that the gang spotted them, shot and hacked them to death on Allied Street. When our correspondent visited the area on Friday, there was pandemonium as people were seen

As the world gets closer to the last Friday in November this year, online marketplace, Jumia.com, said it was ready to mark the Black Friday in Nigeria with other electronic commerce players in the globe. Across the world, people drive from as far as neighbouring countries to join the shopping madness and extravaganza that has come to be called Black Friday and is regarded as the world’s biggest shopping day of the year with 2013 recording 307 million shoppers globally.

In January 1966, Nigerians witnessed the first ever military intervention in the politics of their nation. To the applause of many of us, they sacked the first republic and instituted military rule. Some 30 years later when democracy returned to the polity, the earlier ovation to the men in uniform had waned as they too were found guilty

Parents and adults generally have responsibility to care for, educate, and discipline children but when the children begin to detest the parents, then the situation calls for concern.

13 -year-old Blessing Chia allegedly fell victim to regular beating by his step father, Mr Benjamin Richard, 35, who, as she claimed, later lusted after her. The allegation by the girl that the step father serially raped her to the point of her getting pregnant is a subject of police investigations.

FOR scoring the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan below average, the Presidency Sunday took a swipe at former President Olusegun Obasanjo, saying his comments at an event, weekend, where he rated Jonathan’s performance “below average” were not only untrue, but also misleading.

The Federal Government has said it plans to cut subsidies on petroleum products by half next year after sharp falls in global crude prices, spurred a reversal of its 2015 budget downwards. President Goodluck Jonathan submitted the revised budget figures to lawmakers last week, proposing to spend 458.68 billion naira ($2.59 bln) on petrol subsidy in 2015, down from 971.14 billion naira

For about a decade or two, the raging controversy over the issue of marriage as it affects the Nigerian Constitution has been a topic of debate among members of the legislative arm of government as well as the Nigerian masses. This issue has also occupied a prime place in cyber space. Feminist and other activists acting under the guise of protecting the Muslim female child have also exploited

•$73 crude benchmark too optimistic •Falling oil prices not responsible for deteriorating economy •Expect tough times ahead •Nigeria has done many things wrong in the last four years. Economists, private sector operators and bankers have concluded that the present economic woes bedeviling the country cannot be attributed to the current crash in oil prices but to the lack of monetary

Suspected Boko Haram extremists ambushed and slaughtered 48 fish vendors near Nigeria’s border with Chad, the head of their association said, the latest violence to hit the country’s volatile northeast. “Scores of Boko Haram fighters blocked a route linking Nigeria with Chad near the fishing village of Doron Baga on the shores of Lake Chad on Thursday and killed a group of 48 fish traders? on their way to Chad to buy fish,” Abubakar Gamandi, head of the fish traders association, told AFP.

Technology experts have predicted that by year 2025 to 2030, a market economy could readily emerge without banks, as we have traditionally known them. Consequently, they urged banks in the region to embrace technology and redefine their operations models to meet the emerging demographic and social change or lose relevance, as more core banking services would be delivered outside the regulated banking industry.

A national survey carried out by NOI Polls Limited has revealed that 51 percent of adult Nigerians currently live in rented apartments, while 31 percent claimed they live in their personal houses, which may have been built, bought or even inherited. The report of the housing snap poll, conducted in the week of November 10th 2014, also showed that vast majority of Nigerians (85 percent) showed keen interest in mortgage financing as an option of owning personal houses. It added that 15 percent

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it would soon commence comprehensive review of electronic payment guidelines in the country. Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate, Central Bank of Nigeria, Alhaji Suleiman Barau disclosed in Abuja at the 2014 annual retreat of the Committee of e-Banking Industry Heads (CeBIH) held in Abuja.

A 300 level UNILAG female student, Arionla has accused the cousin of former Director–General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), President, Ndi Okereke-Onyuike of raping her severely. According to her, the suspect, Daniel Okereke, 37, lured her into his home at Mende, Maryland, Lagos, on November 6th, subdued her with the aid of his security guard before pouncing on her and raping her. Speaking with journalists, the 22 year old victim, Arinola

Singer Flavour has finally addressed reports of him welcoming a baby boy recently with one Sandra Okagbue, an ex-model. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the singer who loves to show off his hawt abs on Instagram, refused to refute or confirm the report. He however revealed that he doesn’t intend walking down the aisle anytime soon.

Talented, ambitious and fiercely creative Adaora Mbelu is leading the charge in the new wave of young, female, media entrepreneurs. She talks about having big dreams and being unafraid to make them happen. She’s the Leading Lady Africa for the week. Be inspired!

Kris Jenner wants Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian to have a joint wedding. The 59-year-old manager reportedly thinks Kourtney should marry Scott Disick and Khloé should marry French Montana during the same ceremony for an E! Reality special. A source said: ‘Kris pitched the idea to Ryan Seacrest [who produces ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’] and E! – of course they were over the moon with the idea.’

A period of mourning has descended on members of staff, associates and friends of the Silverbird family, owners of Rhythm FM and Silverbird Television following the death of popular radio personality, Charles Bruce Chukuma. Popularly known as Chaz B, the OAP was reported dead in the early hours of today, Saturday, November 22, 2014 with his death linked to kidney failure although

You've been dating for quite some time now and people have started popping the "when are you getting married?" question at weddings and family dos. You are sure you have found Mr Right but he seems to be on a different page altogether, is he really going to marry you as he says or is it time to dump him and move on? Read this to know.

A man, Ge Yifeng has been arrested after admitting to killing his wife in China. Ge Yifeng and his wife, Chen, both 24, got married recently but Chen chose to live with her parents in Huangcun, County, Anhui. Two months into their marriage, after series of disagreements and clashes, the couple got in an argument in the car which led to Ge stabbing his wife multiple times with a pair of scissors and also hitting her with a hammer.

Akon pretty much confirmed on a video interview with OkayAfrica his interest in signing Nigerian act, Brymo to his buzzing label, Konvict Music. He also mentioned names WizKid, Davido, and P-Square as artists already signed up with him under the Konvict Music family.

Could this possibly happen? Brymo to Konvict Music? I’m sure some people are smiling, and some others wont be.

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Femi Fani Kayode slammed River State governor, Rotimi Amaechi in a post he titled “The Pot-bellied Creek Haramite And His Direct Threat”, calling him a cultist, house boy and monkey. Read statement credited to Governor Rotimi Amaechi: ”If the PDP rig the election in 2015 we will not go to court and we will make the country ungovernable. We will form a parallel government and there will be anarchy”- Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

Zittas Nanpon Julfa, stage name JULZ is a rapper, singer and songwriter. He is better referred to as SABI BOI. One of the fast rising and bankable Hip Hop artist from the North. He teams up with Tupengo and 2MS on this track, produced by Cheqwas. Wash (WaZoBia) is a fusion of the three major Languages with a spice of comedy.

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Petite singer and MTN brand ambassador, Chidimma, will be joining Star boy Wizkid, as the headliners for this years edition of Lasgidi All- stars concert billed for next week. The talented duo, will be joined by impressive line up of stars like, Wande Coal, Olamide, Cynthia Morgan, Oritsefemi, Orezi, Rayce, Samklef, Erigga, K Switch, Solidstar among others for the show.

The event which will be an

Notable rapper, Ice Prince has said he doesn’t feel too cool being boxed in as just a rapper. The Minna-born, Jos town –bred Chocolate city artiste expressed his displeasure in a popular online interview known as The Truth. “I know how to rap and I know how to rap really well,

Aruviere Martin Egharhavwa is a concerned Nigerian in diaspora, a lawyer, politician and public affairs analyst from Kokori Inland, Ethiope East LGA of Delta State and resident in the United Kingdom. In this interview with Moses Nosike, he feels concern about the massive rate of youth unemployment, decaying state of infrastructure and low pace of economic development. We need leaders

The family of 22-year-old Muhammad Sulum, who was shot and robbed by a soldier a fortnight ago in Maiduguri, Borno State say they would not stop crying for justice until the killer of the star of their home goes to jail. Two soldiers identified as James Isuwa and Umoh are currently in custody over the killing. On Thursday November 6, 2014, Inuwa who was said to be in uniform at the time, reportedly stopped Muhammad at Bolori Layout in Maiduguri,

Two robbery suspects, still cooling off at the detention centre of the Department of State Security, Bayelsa State Command, have confessed to the killing of the Administrative Secretary of Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission, Chief Simeon Akpane. The suspects, Freedom Allen, 26; Clarkson Okilo, 27, popularly known as Oyoyo, said they killed the BYSIEC ranking official because they were broke and had no jobs.

We’ve married for 20 years but never lived together —Wife

A man, Olabisi Afolayan, has told an Osogbo Grade 11 Customary Court in Osun State how he once caught his wife, Folasade, having sex with a pastor’s son inside a church near their house. He lamented that he could no longer condone the promiscuity of his wife, disclosing that she also ran away with a man in 2003, abandoning her matrimonial home for four years.

•I force her to do it ‘cos I don’t want to go out —Husband

A trader, Folake Adewale, has pleaded with an Alakuko Customary Court in Lagos State to dissolve her seven-year-old marriage for alleged frequent beatings and forceful sexual intercourse.

Any time you have abnormal vaginal bleeding, you should contact your doctor. The cause of the bleeding could be serious and should be determined, most importantly, if you are pregnant and have vaginal bleeding. Do not hesitate to see your doctor right away. Other serious symptoms of bleeding in-between periods,

Presenting oneself in a presentable and acceptable manner is considered, a basic human etiquette, which has led to an increase in the demand for titivating and preening services, causing a boom in the beauty services industry. The boom is so great that, one in three Nigerian women are either freelance make-up artists; nail technicians, or hair stylists.Although they have mastered their art, the industry is lacking in the area of hygiene.

The third edition of The Hunger Games movie series offers a new kickass female character in the form of Natalie Dormer's Cressida. The character, introduced inMockingjay - Part 1, out today, is a fearless film director tasked with creating propaganda videos to further Katniss's rebellion against the Capitol. As Cressida, Dormer is confident, in charge, and rocking a seriously edgy look. It's a new sort of character for the British actress, best known for her

A 22-year-old Boston woman by the name of Andele Lara was blessed with great genes. Not only is she beautiful, but she is a spitting image of Rihanna, and that has proven to be pretty beneficial when it comes to making some money (we'll explain). Lara tells The Daily Mail during an interview, "The comments started in my sophomore year. My friend had a magazine with Rihanna on the cover. He held it up to my face and was like, ‘You look like her!'"

The singer released an epic video for her previously leaked track "7/11," which will be featured on the platinum edition box set of her self-titled album, and we're OBSESSED. In three-and-a-half minutes, Bey illustrates about one million different dance moves that we instantly want to memorize and practice in front of the mirror before going out to the club this weekend.

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Stay Tuned! Yibo Koko joins Africa Magic

Renowned theatre practitioner, film director and writer, Mr. Yibo Koko, has joined the Africa Magic team as Head of Productions for M-Net West Africa. Mr. Koko’s appointment is effective immediately.

Good News Folks Idris Elba Will be back as LUTHER

For people like myself who followed the BBC series starring Idris Elba, Luther, you would like the News that he is going to return as Luther yet again. Its a bit like something what we’ve been expecting for a some time and while it is not the announcement of a Luther movie, BBC’s announcement that a 2 part Luther mini-series is scheduled for 2015 is quite the treat. The exact date for this 2-part special is

WATCH TRAILER: THE PRINCE OFFICIAL TRAILER (2014) - BRUCE WILLIS

WATCH NEW MOVIE: POLICE STORY FEATURING JACKIE CHAN

NEW MUSIC: SUTE - FATIMA

Bantu Collective‘s Suté is back on the music scene after the success of his mix-tape “Jeli” which he released some months ago. The first offering for the last quarter of this year is ‘Fatima’. The song is a collaboration with production team Billie Beats & the Billieonias, who just released the instrumental mixtape ‘We Love Beats Vol. 3’.

The wait is over! The single that over 12,000 fans have pre-ordered on ITunes is finally here! Eldar Records presents the new single #VasaShii for her frontline act, NMVA nominee and street royalty, Tee Blaq. This is the follow up to the Olamide-assisted single, ‘Nicki Minaj‘. This is the first of upcoming hit-bound music releases.
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WATCH VIDEO: ALL THE MADNESS AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX YESTERDAY! TEAR GAS JUMPING GATE & MORE

This happened earlier yesterday, and we reported on it, but seeing the video gives it new life again. You can see various law makers jumping over the locked gate, and the tear gas that security forces threw to clear out the area. Sources have said that security agents were trying to prevent the Representatives speaker Aminu Tambuwal from entering the premises. The leader of the Senate, David Mark, has since ordered the immediate closure of both chambers until next week. Madness!
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NEW MUSIC: EVA ALORDIAH - 100 PERCENT

NEW MUSIC: EVA - DEAF & DUMB FT. OLAMIDE & SARKODIE

NEW MUSIC: JOE EL - ONYE (EJI KOLO )

It has been an Amazing Year for Mr Lover Lover – Joe EL. Hence another brand new music from him titled – Onye (Eji kolo), the kind of music for the young and elderly. Back to back, Joe EL has been dropping mouth watering joints this year. Oya Now featuring Oritse Femi has 2 nominations at the Headies “Best Collaboration” and “Best Video”

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“Naija’s Best Rapping Shawteey (NBRS)” popularly known as May Shua (real names: MArYaM SHUAibu) caught the industry unawares when she unpredictably switched up her style on the Sagzy produced banger “Yeghe” (which means “Shake” in the Etsako dialect of Edo State)featuring Oritse Femi.

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Are you ready for the ‘obsessed’ (Anything but cloths) rivate haux party? Abuja live! Supported by Jaguda.com Venue:- Haux De Horizon No 1 Kano Close Wuse 2

Time:- 7pm Check In Begins & Turnup Follows

Date:- 12th December 2014 #12-12-14

Dress Code :- Awesomely Classy.

WAR OF WORDS BETWEEN GOV. FAYOSE & GOV. OSHIOMHOLE

Governor Adams Oshiomole blasted Governor Ayodele Fayose Yesterday. Read statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Peter Okhiria, Governor Adams Oshiomhole said; “We find it utterly laughable and as the height of political childishness for the Ekiti State Governor to hide behind his media aides and seek to drag the name of the Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, into his crude gangster tactics which he has re-introduced into Ekiti politics less than two months after assuming office.

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