Monday 29 April 2013

Sound Sultan laments after robbery


Sound Sultan was robbed at a Nigerian airport a couple of days ago. The singer took a picture of his bag that had been tampered with and uploaded the photo on Instagram.
“It’s a sad thing they still break open our luggage and make away with valuables @ Nigerian airports ,we r on the matter I must get back my stuff or its money’s worth ,they emptied 1 lady’s bag , like 10 of us same flight 4 laptops watches shoes”

Vanezuella's sports minister takes nude picture

If you see, her, you will never believe she is holding such a big post in her country. 32 year old Alejandra Benitez is the new Sports Minister of Venezuela. The fencing champion fenced for Venezuela during the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Last week, she made history by becoming Venezuela's first ever female Minister. She was appointed Sports Minster by Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro. Alejandra Benitez is the talk of the town in her country after a series of saucy snaps she posed for before the 2008 Olympics in Beijing were re-published online after she was announced as Sports Minister. She's been dubbed by Venezuelan media as 'Maduro's sexy minister.'

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Wardrobe accident!!! Kelly Rowland boobs pops out in public

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Tuesday 16 April 2013

Senator's salaries released. Each earns N30m/month

If you didn’t want to have anything to do with Nigerian politics, you probably will after reading this.
The following is the breakdown of a Nigerian senator’s monthly salary.
Basic Salary (BS) = N2,484,245.50
(read breakdown)

my movie is not porn - Nollywood producer (+provocative pics)

You must have heard about 'Room 027', the new movie by Collins Onwochei where there are a lot of steamy scenes including full nudity.Some have dubbed it soft porn but Collins say it is anything but that. This is his statement from press release
"Room 027 has made a lot of headlines, especially on the social network. I say this with all sense of responsibility. I think Nigerians are hypocrites. They are the same people that will say you can tell the end of a movie just by seeing the beginning. Same people that watch all episodes of Spartacus in the comfort of their living room and nobody gives a hoot about it. I did not shoot or act in a soft porn movie. Room 027 is nothing close to a soft porn movie. I have no interest in nudity. I just did my job as an actor. Nigerians have not seen the movie, they don't know whether the girl was naked or if anyone was naked and they are making a whole lot of noise about it"

AY to crack ribs at AMAA


Two Nigerians, Dakore Egbuson and Ayo Makun will join their Ghanaian counterpart AMA K. Abebrese to host the 2013 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards scheduled to take place April 20th in Yenagoa, capital of Bayelsa State.
Dakore, a prominent figure among Nigerian female actors and an indigene of Bayelsa State will compliment the award-winning stand-up comedian Ayo Makun while Ama K. Abebrese  a British television presenter, producer and actress of Akan origin in Ghana will complete the trio.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Tony Anih, Director of Administration of AMAA the host for this year awards were carefully selected to give guests new experience and promote the spirit of unity in Africa which the awards scheme has been promoting in the last nine years of existence.

Outrage as Jonathan's govt bans film narrated by Wole Soyinka


From what we gather, the award-winning filmmaker, Ishaya Bako’s new film, ‘Fuelling Poverty’ has been banned in Nigeria by the Federal Government. The reasons is still unclear, but the content of the movie must be largely responsible.
Fuelling Poverty is a documentary on the fuel subsidy in Nigeria, and it tries to expose the scams of the political class. It is narrated by Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka. On reaching the filmmaker over the phone during the week, Mr. Bako, who is not new to controversy, said he has been summoned by the State Security Service to answer some questions.
Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, wrote a letter to the filmmaker, Ishaya Bako, saying the contents of the documentary “are highly provocative and likely to incite or encourage public disorder and undermine national security.” The Board warned Mr. Bako to abide by the order as he would now be treated as though he were a threat to national security.

Exclusive pics and gist from MTV Allstars party


Music and Lifestyle television station MTV Base was in Lagos last Sunday and their aim was to thrill. They hosted the well-publicised All-stars party at the Federal Palace hotel. As usual, there was a large presence of Paparazzi as one steps on the red carpet, even though there were very little celebrities around. The show as advertised was mainly for Lagosians to have fun and meet with their favourite stars on parade. 
The show kicked off about 10 pm. Prior to the show proper, there was a brief press conference held to intimate the press on why the show was holding. According to Senior Vice President of MTV, Alex Okosi, The show is actually a continent-wide tour that has been moving across Africa. It is said to have originated from South Africa and it will be rounding off in South Africa. He also explains that viewers and fans also can be a part of the selection process as to which Nigerian acts will be performing in South Africa. “…We have left that opened to the fans to decide, if they go to our website, they can vote for which artistes they would like to see on stage in South Africa, we are trying to make sure that we give the fans what they want.

Tuesday 9 April 2013

Naija soap star delivers in US


We can reveal that popular actress and ‘Love 101’ series star, Kehinde Olorunyomi, has been delivered of a baby boy, almost a year after tying the knot with her hubby, Adewunmi Odukoya.
Our sources disclosed that the baby boy, who was delivered in the United States of America, arrived at exactly 11.09am Atlanta time on last Sunday.  According to Kenny while replying to an e-mail said, “I feel fulfilled as a woman looking into the eyes of my prince charming.” She was even happy to send pictures of her after delivering in the hospital.
The popular actress and script writer wedded Adewunmi Odukoya April last year and did not take long to move to the United States. She had featured in various movies, but her most popular work till date is ‘Love 101’


Was Mercy Aigbe truly disgraced by hubby?


For days now, several online blogs have been agog with the allegation that Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe was disgraced out of an event by her hubby, Lanre Gentry for allegedly disappearing from an event venue on Sunday.
The brouhaha started at the popular Troy Lounge in Ogba, Lagos where the actress was being honoured. Ooduwa Television, a channel on cable network, Startimes was celebrating the Yoruba actress for her contributions to the movie world. There was a time during the end of the event when the DJ asked for the presence of the Mercy and she was nowhere to be found. But there was no major incident after that. It was after the event that some blogs started giving ‘insights’ to what happened behind the scene.
The story is that Mercy left her husband and his friends at the table for hours without coming back. The husband after a while got angry and went to the DJ to announce that Mercy’s attention was needed. Later mercy was said to have appeared, but this time wearing another cloth, a night gown. The husband was said to be very angry that he dragged her into the car and drove off angrily. The other seeming proof was that Mercy’s car was left parking in front of the club even till the next day.

Nollywood exodus for Esiri


Monday evening Nollywood’s who is who trooped to the National stadium in Lagos to celebrate the life of the late thespian, Justus Esiri. The event was organised by AGN led by factional head, Ibinabo Fibaresima. The Nollywood stars, there included, Olu Jacobs, Rachael Oniga, Ramsey Nouah, Kate Henshaw, Zik Zulu Okafor and Andy Amenechi, took turns in eulogizing the late actor.
Notably present was the deceased actor’s popular son, Sidney Esiri a.k.a Dr. Sid, National and state Executives of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Arinze Okonkwo, Mamood Alli Balogun, Jude Orhora, Kanayo O Kanayo, Dickson Iroegbu, Rita Dominic, Ini Edo, Emem Isong, Kepy Ekpeyong Bassey, Monalisa Chinda, Segun Arinze, Femi Ogedengbe, Teco Benson, Emem Isong, Uduak Isong, Jaywon, Desmond Elliot, Sunny MCDon, Ernest Obi, Julius Agwu, Segun Arinze, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Okey Bakassi, Uche Obodo, Adaora Ukoh, Tunji Bamishigbin and Fidelis Duker amongst others.
Kate Henshaw who thrilled colleagues alongside Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha and Arinze Okonkwo, noted that the night was to celebrate and eulogize the late actor for his achievement and laudable contribution to the Nigeria movie scene.

Friday 5 April 2013

Princess to get married, Finaly!!!

35 years old Female comedian popularly known as Princess has decided to get married. After many failed relationships, she has finally nailed a keeper. The two have set 16th of may for the marriage. she speaks about the union. "I’ll say we’ve known since 2005 because he’s known me since then, and he’s tried several means to get my attention. Even though it didn’t happen, he kept trying and recently, a friend introduced us and we hit it off. He’s a very quiet and private person, and someone who loves and understands what I do. He loves entertainment too, I won’t say more than that for now"

Trouble looms in Foluke Daramola’s marriage


Yoruba have a saying that after marriage, the go-between should become scarce. That is not the case with a woman named Bukola Fasuyi who claims that she introduced actress Foluke Daramola to her husband and Kayode Salako. After their marriage, it seems Bukola still has more roles to play. She had revealed to journalists that Foluke’s marriage is built on deceit and lies, giving an impression that she is infact not happy with the union. She was saying this to journalists at a popular hang out in Ikeja, Lagos. 
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Ex Big Brother star goes topless for advert


After representing Sierra Leone in the Big Brother Africa Star game edition, Zainab O. Sherriff has ever since being the most talk of the house mates. She recently shot a pilot for her upcoming reality show and will soon be in Nollywood to star in a movie alongside Jim Iyke.
From sources, a Kenyan beads company called the Indigenous Beads of Africa approached Zainab's management with an endorsement proposal to have the model sign as the brand ambassador.
Over the working days, she released photos of her in a ‘Lord Sheba’ pose on instagram. The images show an almost naked Zainab with beads covering her breast. Posing like an India goddess, gossips are saying the photos were meant for a beads company but on a phone interview with the model, she denied the rumour and said she was exploring her creativity. “I was only playing indoor as a model with my new photographer,” she said on tweeter.

British gay actor to attend AMAA


From the organisers of the African Movie Academy Awards(AMAA), we hear that British actor and model, Dudley O'Shaughnessy popular for his role in ‘Rihanna's We Found Love’ will be attending this year’s event. Also with him will be Nigerian-British actor, Chris Obi, who is popularly known for being the voice from Snow White and the Huntsman. They both will be around for both the Bayelsa Book & Craft Fair and AMA awards holding on the 18-19th and 20th of April, 2013 respectively, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Tuesday 26 March 2013

Comedian Sheddi Baba runs mad

We got this from Hazeez Balogun's Blog. My concern about the comedian who is a very good friend of mine started when I saw his Facebook profile which read that he was dead. It was written in second person, so I took it very seriously. I know that as a comedian, he may be trying to play a very expensive joke. But I still thought death was too much to joke about. I decided to call his phone which he did not pick. I left him a message asking why his fb page said he was dead. I was expecting a funny reply like, "Got you"!!! or something like that. But the response I got got me more worried. He sent to me, "Hazeez M̶̲̥̅Îł̲̣̣̥ Brother! They can only kill d flesh but not d spirit." I did not even know how to respond to that. I have been trying to reach him since then but he wont respond.
Just today, his brother left this message
"I will like to use dis opportunity to humbly beg and plead to everyone to please ignore all messages pasted by Sheddi Baba. Am the younger brother to Sheddi Baba..I can't really xpose what his going tru right now, but pls put him in prayers and God will bless u..i have read all the message he posted so i have to collect his password and delete all. Thanks and God bless u as u keep praying.!!!"
Now that is scary. I will try and get to his house to know whats going on. meanwhile do pray for him

Fran and Tunde Kuboye’s son, Baba T, launches musical career


Coming from a background steeped in music, it didn’t come as any surprise that Babatunmida Kuboye, the middle child of renowned jazz duo, Tunde and Fran Kuboye (Fran died in 1997), has decided to launch a professional music career. Though Baba, as he prefers to be called by fans and friends, has always been on the periphery of the music industry by virtue of his regular sessions at his parents’ popular Jazz 38 Club with The Extended Family Band, even releasing an album to lukewarm reception years back; the gangling and gregarious London based RF Engineer is now musically and mentally enamoured to give established Nigerian music stars a run for their talent and artistry.
He is coming to the scene with a banging new single titled, Baba De Baba, accompanied with a multi-million naira video shot on location in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. Despite the fact that he only has one single at the moment, Baba is upbeat about his chances of scaling through whatever challenges that he may encounter on his path as a professional musician. He expects people to have same amount of fun he had when he first listened to his latest single and says that his guiding principle is to have fun in whatever he ventures into.
“I have been exposed to some of the good and bad sides of the industry by virtue of my background. I have also had some experience whilst doing my own music. Whilst nothing can ever fully prepare one for the wonderful world of the music industry, I like to think I have a good support system and experience to deal with what comes my way.” Speaking further, he says, “My guiding principle in doing music is that it should always be fun! I had fun making the track. From the composition to the recording in the UK to the video shoot out in Florida, I think that comes across in the song itself. My hope is that people will have the same amount of fun I had whilst they watch and listen to it.”

Miss Nigeria calls for pretty ladies


Next Movie star GM resigns


Just few months after he was employed to take over the running of Sola Fajobi created Next Movie Star(NMS), actor, Sam Uche Anyamele has quit the company as the General Manager. He did not give a concrete reason for leaving but there are talks that there had been some altercations between him and the owner of the reality show franchise. 
The actor, who was meant to take over the preparation and organization of the 2013 edition of the Next Movie Star realty show, has since moved on with his acting career and looking forward to a more rewarding career. We hear that he was asked to produce a plan for this year’s NMS but since her was given the position, he was yet to create any solid plan for the popular show.
Friends of Sam explained that he resigned to focus more on his acting career. This reason did not hold much water, since he was aware of his acting career before accepting the job in the first place.  The management of the Next Movie Star we hear are shopping for a replacement for the actor as Sola Fajobi is said to have busied himself with creation of more soap operas in recent time.

Monday 25 March 2013

Omawumi set to release second album


Over years of wait, fans of music diva, Omawumi Megbele who is simply known as Omawumi can now heave a sigh of release as she is finally ready to drop her second album. The artiste came to fame six years ago after becoming the second runner-up at the MTN Project talent hunt. Her first album, Super woman was widely accepted and simply shot her into super stardom. 
In April her second album which she titles, The Lasso of truth will be released at a high level concert in Lagos. On why she chose the name for her album she says, “It will be titled, Lasso of Truth. My last album was titled Wonder Woman and in the story about the comic character, she has a lasso with which she whips and forces victims to tell the truth. That is what I am about as an artiste and it reflects in my songs too.”

Thursday 21 March 2013

DSTV gets new channel


(Press Release)
DStv is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new channel in April. From Tuesday 9 April,         Fox will be a new addition to the DStv Premium bouquet and will be available in both HD and SD as simulcast on channel 125. The 24 hour channel will introduce viewers to an offering of the best international fiction series of the moment, including drama and comedy.
Viewers can look forward to a number of series on the channel such as Falling Skies, The Walking Dead, The Transporter, The Simpsons, House of Payne and Cougar Town. Key shows viewers can look out for include:
A new reality series, Being Mandela, which follows Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway and Swati Dlamini, granddaughters of world renowned icon and former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. The sisters invite DStv viewers on a journey into their busy lives and most importantly viewers will get to see the highs and lows of being a Mandela.

Exclusive pictures of P-Square in Malawi

P-Square was in Malawi last weekend and the Linlongwe Polo ground was packed full with fans. Here are exclusive pictures from the show.
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Jesse Jaggs dumps Chocolate City

Though we are yet to get details. we can confirm to you that singer-producer, Jesse Jaggs has called it quits with his record label, Chocolate city. Here is his official statement:

To whom it may concern:
I, Jesse Garba Abaga (also known as “Jesse Jagz”) an artist formerly signed to Chocolate City Music label hereby wishes to notify my fans and the general public about my voluntary exit from the label.
After my initial two year contractual agreement with Chocolate City, I do not wish to renew my contract with them and as such have proceeded to continue my music career with my new team at Jesse Jagz Nation. I still maintain a cordial relationship with the management of Chocolate City and my former label mates and I wish them the best in all their future endeavors. Any further information will be passed across through my publicist but until then, have a good day. Look out for my sophomore album JagZNation Vol. 1 coming out in July 2013.

Gosporella host biggest Easter Family Funfest

Nigeria's foremost gospel DJ, Dj Gosporella is set once again to host the annual Easter event. He promises it is the biggest family event. Tagged GOSPORELLA FAMILY FUNFEST it is to hold on Easter Sunday 31st March @ HICC HALL, Gbagada expressway, in Lagos.  According to him, Tickets prices are1k kids/ 3k regular/ 5k vip/ and VIP 50k (table of 5).
"We have gotten better at creating a gospel experience for music lover. This year we will be having very top acts on the Bill. Mike Aremu will be there, Segun Obe will be there Bouqui and so much more. Already the tickets are selling fast," Gosporella said in a chat. Also performing at the event are, Koffi, Tim Gofferey and Nikki Laoye. also making a big come back at the event is Soul-E. Remember him?

You could also Visit www.jumia.com for discounted tickets or call 0809 222 2228 to buy.

Wednesday 20 March 2013

Celebrity Designer Remi helps out Red Cross on Birthday

Yesterday was the birthday of celebrity designer, Remi Buttons. Before the day, she had asked friends and family not to send her birthday gifts, instead they should send donations for the less priveledged. true to her words, on her bday, she stormed the Red Cross Camp in Lagos with supplies for the children. she was accompanied by friend and client, Denrele Edun. Like she had wanted, there was smiles on the face of the children.

Big plans for Fred Amata’s 50th birthday


Preparations are already on high gear as friends and colleagues gets set for the celebration of Nollywood actor-director, Fred Amata, who would turn 50 on May 16, 2013. With Nollywood being so young, there are very few of the actors who have attained the age.
Sources disclosed that an extravagant 50th birthday celebration in the month of May is been prepared for the member of the Amata clan. Meanwhile, Fred’s alleged lover, Maureen Mor-Okonkwo, who has been wooing Fred’s friends and colleagues to join the committee of planners. The planning committee, which is facilitated by Mor are currently considering a novelty football match, a show and dinner as part of activities to celebrate the actor’s birthday.
In a chat, Fred said, ‘I am indeed grateful to God for keeping me and my family all through these fifty long years. Most of the planning stage is being handled by my friends, some of the details are still unknown to me, but when they let me know I will also let you know.’ He did not mention anything about the party or it’s organisers

Tuesday 19 March 2013

Deji Falope bares mind on Goldie

Many do not know that Tv presenter and producer, Deji Falope and late singer Goldie were cousins. He had remained silent since. I think. he decided to have some sort of closure by writing this. We got this piece from his publicist
I just installed MS 2013 on my laptop and I thought, I have not written in years, what the heck, scribble n edit later, if ever.

I have seen a goon number of pieces about Goldie in various media. I was shocked by her passing. More shocked than I expected. Those who know me say I am “unemotional” I think I really just have disciplined control over my thoughts and actions and expressions. However, for the first time in years, I was lost. Lost because didn’t know what to do or think or even how to feel.
I hardly cry, I dispel any emotion that comes close and I suck it up. The last time I cried was shortly after meeting my father who left all 4 kids with my mother for about twenty years, when I finally saw him when I was 3 years old, I wasn’t mad, I wasn’t angry, I was curious, I had one question: Why? I wasn’t sure what specific question I was asking or even what response I expected. Honestly I didn’t even have the courage to ask out loud.

Nigerian named Global World leader 2013


Senior Vice President & Managing Director of African multimedia powerhouse Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa (formerly MTV Networks Africa), has been named by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a 2013 Young Global Leader (YGL).
The Young Global Leader award is an honour bestowed by the World Economic Forum each year to recognise the most distinguished leaders under the age of 40, nominated from around the world.
A nomination is described by the WEF as “…recognition of your record of professional accomplishments, your commitment to society and your potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through your inspiring leadership”.
Okosi was named by the Selection Committee, chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which screened thousands of potential young leaders from every region of the world and from a myriad of disciplines and sectors.Okosi will become an active member of The Forum of Young Global Leaders, a global network of peers from diverse backgrounds and fields, with the goal of significantly impacting world affairs and shaping the global agenda. To achieve its mission, the FYGL acts as a platform for young leaders to be both a voice for the future in global thought processes and a catalyst for joint action when appropriate. Together, its community members form a powerful international force for the global common good.

Cecil Hammond gets 'Locked down'

The biggest and most attended monthly celebrity event  "LOCK DOWN NITE WIT NAIJA CELEBS" on the mainland is back with a bang. Precisely on Saturday 30th of March 2012 at Rumours Night club GRA Ikeja, Lagos the biggest show promoter and entertainment guru in the Nigerian entertainment industry CECIL HAMMOND would be hosted. Cecil is the boss of Flytyme entertainment and has successfully risen to the top of his game. Since the birth of “Lockdown Nite with Naija celebrities” in August 2012, the monthly celeb party has played host to several top hip hop acts and entertainers in the industry. It has since been the one stop night out that celebrities and fun seekers on the mainland axis of Lagos look up to, and sincerely it has been a roller coaster of success and unparalleled fun. The first three editions held at The Place Night Club located on Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, and subsequently relocated to Club Rumours located on Oduduwa Way, GRA Ikeja, Lagos. The organisers of the monthly celebrity gig ‘Been There Entertainment’, have over the last 8 months hosted Mavin record’s first lady Tiwa Savage alongside label mates Dr Sid, Wande Coal and D’Prince.
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Wednesday 20 February 2013

How 30/70 sharing formula scattered EME

Facts have begun to emerge regarding the real story behind Wizkid and Banky is fallout. The reason is connected with the rising sensational singer being made a cash cow for the EME label. An Insider opened up to Entertainment Rendezvous that Wizzy (his nickname) is at war with Banky W and EME because he wants a contract review which Banky W has refused to grant him.
 The source pointed out that since Ayodeji Balogun known as Wizkid signed with EME, he has been getting just 25% from whatever he gets paid to perform at an event with Banky W. Empire Mate Entertainment EME is owned by Banky W and Segun Demuren… Osagie, Wizzy’s ex-manager who introduced him to Banky after big record labels like Mo-Hits and Storm records rejected him, also gets 25% each from his hard earned money.

Watch Darey mourn Goldie


Pastor caught with human head

The police in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, have arrested a fake pastor and his accomplice with fresh human parts.They allegedly concealed the human parts in two bags at the time they were arrested.
 The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Umar Manko, on Monday confirmed the arrest of the pastor and his accomplice.Manko also said that the suspects caught with human parts were arrested on Saturday and currently in detention at the State Criminal Investigations Department, SCID, Panti, Yaba, for further investigation.According to him, fingers, heart, liver, kidney and intestines were all concealed in two bags, which were discovered during a stop-and-search operation by policemen from Ikotun Police Divisional Office. Manko disclosed further that two bottles filled with what was suspected
to be human blood, were also recovered from the suspects.
 However, the police boss did not disclose the identities of the suspects.

Tuesday 5 February 2013

Boy kills father over his retirement pay


The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Ekemini Bassey for allegedly killing his father, a retired University of Calabar lecturer, Prof. Nathaniel Bassey, to claim his N40m gratuity.
 The police for being an accomplice in the alleged murder also want Ekemini’s brother, Odiong Bassey.
According to PUNCH the duo had been having a running battle with their late father, who was not pleased with their recent negative behaviours.

Tuface Annie to marry in Dubai, March


2face Idibia and his wife, Annie have fixed their wedding date for 23 march 2013 in Dubai,UAE.Afolabi Oyekoya of City People magazine reported that the event is being planned by Annie's friends and 2face's management company Now Muzik.
   Sources disclosed that a few friends and family members are to be flown to Dubai for the wedding and 2face has booked over 100 rooms in about
3 hotels in Dubai for his guests.Meanwhile the couple shall be staying at Burj'Arab with a couple of friends and collegues that afford the bill.

Thisday boss to float TV station


After two days of test broadcasting, a 24-hour international TV news operation, ARISE NEWS, set to rival existing giants in the global market was launched, yesterday and would be broadcasting from its main News Centres in London, New York, Johannesburg and Lagos.
ARISE NEWS, will have a strong African footprint and serve underserved communities in the USA and other parts of the world, supported by a further eight bureaux around the globe stretching from Beijing to Rio de Janeiro.
A sister channel, ARISE 360, which will be entertainments-based with fashion, music, sport and pay per view films, will start broadcasting toward the end of this year.
The ‘arrival’ of the network was announced by company executives in London and New York.
Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of ARISE NEWS and ARISE 360 is Nduka Obaigbena, owner and publisher of the fashion and culture magazine, ARISE, and the publisher of several other titles including one of Nigeria’s daily newspapers, THISDAY.

Nollywood to sign world’s tallest valentine card



In order to beat the world record for the world’s tallest valentine card, Strands say that they already have a contending card. This card which will be over 5 story building tall is also expected to be signed by celebrities and 20,000 people. already some Nollywood actors have pledged to be at Unilag where the card will be displayed to sign the card.
According to Alafia Gbadebo, Strand’s CEO, the card signing is not just about record breaking but also about sharing love with those that need it most in the society. “After the cards are signed by celebrities and 20,000 people, we will be giving it out to  societies that take care of rape victims. The card will be up for ten days, from 11th of this month to 20th.”
The card display and card signing is a part the eighth edition of BonMarche FAIRstival, also known as the student’s trade fair. “This is like the valentine edition of the fair which has been going on for eight years now vendors will have on display their amazing fashion pieces at their best deals. We want to make sure that there is a lot of discounts and love and for people to mingle and network and also get chance to win freebies,” Alafia said.

Monday 28 January 2013

Arsenal major share holder reveals why Arsenal is doing poorly

Alisher Usmanov has revealed that Arsenal Legend,Thierry Henry has convinced him several times to buy Arsenal.
 He told French Sports Daily ;
"I like many footballers, and I'm in contact with some of them. Perhaps my favourite of the last ten, 15 years is Thierry Henry. He's pushing me to buy all of Arsenal's shares, but I cannot predict the future,"
"When I had the chance to buy some shares and become one of the main shareholders in the club, I didn't hesitate for a second. I was even ready to take total control. That wasn't possible because certain people preferred to make a profit and create, using me, an outside enemy. I remain portrayed as a pirate, an enemy. They have won that game."

Nigerian hangs self in London to avoid deportation

An inquest into the death of a Nigerian detainee, Riliwanu Balogun who was found hanged at a Young Offender’s Institute in the UK a day after his 21st birthday in 2011 has revealed he killed himself because he feared being sent back to Nigeria. According to a BBC Report, Balogun moved to the UK when he was seven years old and spent much of his childhood in institutions.
A senior prison officer, Paul Mayfield said at the hearing that he was scared of being deported back to Nigeria. “He told me he had nothing to live for. He said ‘I’ll be deported back to Nigeria. I’ve got no-one back there. I’ll be living in the slums’.” BBC reports.
In April 2011, Balogun was transferred to Glen Parva Young Offender’s Institute in Leicester, which holds men aged 18 to 21. But on May 8, 2011, he was found hanged in his cell. The morning he was found hanged, he was assessed by staff after cutting himself.