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In an interview with Nigerian Tribune, he revealed how it all started It is a long story. What they did tarnished my image. It really hurt me. Theatre is the only way I make money and when my films hit Idumota, it makes the most sales in the industry. I make money from my rental business and as a master of ceremony within and outside Nigeria. The incident affected all that. The trip I wanted to make when the incident happened was for a friend’s baby’s naming ceremony. I was asked to be the MC at the christening ceremony. I just got back from London about a month before then, from a movie production with Sanyeri. I was at the airport that day with my sibling and a friend. My friend even had with him, dundu (fried yam) and akara (bean cakes) which we ate at the airport. That was around 8.30 p.m. I had got a camera from someone around 10.30 p.m. and was about to board when the incident began to unfold. I had walked past NDLEA officials when a lady among them called me, ‘Baba Suwe, go an...

Kim Kardashian turned 34 recently and they threw her a birthday party last night at TAO Nightclub in Las Vegas. She showed off massive side boobs in a white plunging wrap dress as she partied with her husband Kanye, sister Khloe and friends. See the pics after the cut...

The rapper is the host of the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards and released these photos from a teaser trailer to promote the forthcoming award show. See more photos after the cut...

There are reports that gunmen on Wednesday Oct. 22nd kidnapped the younger sister of Petroleum Minister, Deziani Alison-Madueke. Osio Agama was reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Port Harcourt and taken to an unknown destination. The kidnappers are yet to make contact with the family.

Remember there was an outrage back in July 2012, when first lady dame patience Jonathna was appointed amongst 17 others as permanent secretaries in the state civil service. Well she has voluntraily resighned the postion this week. It was gathered that the resignation was following a final breakdown in relationship between the First Lady and the Governor of the state, Mr. Seriake Dickson. The alleged frosty relationship between the duos was said to have been triggered by her unwillingness to support Dickson’s second term bid. Instead, it was learnt that the First Lady had preference for the Special Assistant to the President on Domestic Matters, Mr. Waripamowei Dudafa. It was also gathered that Patience resigned to enable her to have the moral justification to fight with the governor for the soul of Bayelsa State. But our correspondent learnt from reliable sources that the ministry had computed her terminal benefits already. For those who agreed to speak only on condition of anon...

Find the EFCC press statement below... Relief came for a blind teacher, Mary Ihekanacho on Wednesday October 22, 2014 as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presented her with a draft of N550, 000 which the anti- graft agency recovered from a gang of fraudsters that swindled her of N 830,000 in a job scam. The syndicate conned the woman by promising to facilitate her son’s employment with one of the oil majors. Mr. David Iloyanomo who made the presentation on behalf of the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, said that “the EFCC stands for justice for all and called on the general public to ensure that they assist the Commission in carrying out its duties by coming forward to give evidence in court when it is required”. He also praised the passion with which officers of the Commission handled the matter which made it possible to get justice for Mrs. Ihekanacho. An overwhelmed Mrs. Ihekanacho commended the EFCC for coming to her rescue. “I had lost hop...

A PR campaign ended in pain for many motorist in Russia’s capital city of Moscow as more than 500 road accidents were recorded as drivers were distracted by the sight of a woman’t bare breast on moving vans. The campaign which has been called ‘poorly-thought out’, shows a woman cupping her breast with a thin strip across the nipples with the words, “They attract” As the 30 vans drove around the city for the day, several drivers lost control and got in car accidents. A total of 517 were recorded in one day alone. “I was on my way to a business meeting when I saw this truck with a huge photo of breasts on its side go by. Then I was hit by the car behind who said he had been distracted by the truck,” recounted 35-year-old Ildar Yurier who was affected in one of the accidents. “It made me late and left my car in the garage and although I am insured I am still out of pocket.” The advertising company, ADVTruck.ru, that ran the campaign said it would pay compensation to all those affected....

Following the resignation of seven ministers last week, President Jonathan has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing temporary ministers to take up the positions of those that resigned. Announcing this today October 22nd after the Federal Executive Council, the Minister of State II for Foreign Affairs, Nurudeen Mohammed who now supervises the Ministry of Information, said the Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Aliyu Gusau will now double as the Minister of State for Defence while the Minister of Special Duties, Taminu Turaki (SAN) will act as the Supervising Minister of Labour and Productivity. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, will combine his duties with those of the Minister of State for same Ministry while the Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, Dr Steven Oru, will double as the Minister of State of the same ministry. Dr. Khaliru Alhassan, who is the Minister of State for Health is to now act as the Minister of Health. President Jonathan also directed ...

Popular Islamic scholar, Dr. Ahmad Gumi, son of late famous Sheik Abubakar Gumi this morning wrote General Muhammadu Buhari an open letter asking him not to contest the 2015 presidential election against President Goodluck Jonathan in view of its severe implications. Gumi’s public letter to Buhari was following reaction that trailed his piece ‘The Second Round Of Goodluck Vs Buhari: A Source Of Apprehension’ published by this medium on 18th October, 2014. Several supporters of Buhari have criticised Gumi over his letter accusing him of jealousy and hatred for Buhari. The cleric, who insisted that he will not shy away from speaking the truth, cautioned Buhari to be conscious of those surrounding him for political gain. Sections of the letter read as follows: I know I have access to your privy but this is meant for others to learn also. The prophet -peace be upon him- told one of the most honest and truthful of his companions Abu Zar Algafary: "oh Abu Zar, I truly love for y...

After marrying g out 720 couples across the State in April, the Committee on Mass Wedding in Gombe State today announced it had commenced screening of 3,000 applicants for the second batch of the exercise. The Publicity Secretary of the Committee and Senior District Head of Gombe, Alhaji Abdulkadir Abubakar, disclose this in an interview with the News Agency in Gombe. He says the participants will go through screening for pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis, among other cases. He commended the state government for introducing the programme, which is meant to assist the less privileged to get married. According to him, successful applicants would be provided with dowry, foodstuff, clothing, furniture and kitchen utencils before marriage.

Outspoken US billionaire businessman Donald Trump is one of the millions of people around the world who feel Oscar Pistorius got a light sentence today in the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva. And trust Donald to speak his mind. He called judge Masipa a moron for giving Oscar just five years. Source: Linda

October 19th of every year is a day seen as a "liberation day" for the Tungbo clan in the Sagbama area of Bayelsa State, as they mark the Ebe-Benimo-Oge Festival to remember when their gods saved them from the hands of Biafran soldiers who had wanted to wipe out the entire community for leaking information of the Biafra Operation Camp in Tungbo to the Nigerian army during the Nigerian civil war of 1967. October 19th of every year is a day seen as a "liberation day" for the Tungbo clan in the Sagbama area of Bayelsa State, as they mark the Ebe-Benimo-Oge Festival to remember when their gods saved them from the hands of Biafran soldiers who had wanted to wipe out the entire community for leaking information of the Biafra Operation Camp in Tungbo to the Nigerian army during the Nigerian civil war of 1967. Highlights of the festival include firing of cannon shots to declare the festival open, the appearance of the traditional war boats, a re-enactment of the days whe...

Posting this was a problem for me because I Hate snakes..Beverly cuddled a live one on set of a new movie..She said "Most daring role I chose, in my career..my face shows confidence but my heart is about to explode.. I try to changellenge myself for the love of my job and the confidence I ve in GOD.. I STAND OUT..I AM AN EXTERMISE ..BLACK DIAMOND.. TO carry a life python...eish baba.."Hmm ....still fighting my fears ... This is a tip of the ice berg Wat i go tru on set everyday...feeling dat snake move on my body ...eww so disgusting. .. God dey.. My mum says i can do it ..so i can..mummy sussy's ginger.. Now u see not easy. ..to make ur daily bread..

No fewer than 25 members of Boko Haram were killed yesterday October 19th by troops of the 7th division of the Nigerian army after the sect members launched a fresh attack at Damboa LGA in Borno state. Damboa is the same town the sect captured in June but was recovered by the Military in August. Residents of the area said terrorists arrived around 5pm yesterday in seven Hilux buses and many motorcycles, and immediately started shooting at villagers. Fortunately, the military stationed in the area returned fire an killed many of the sect members... A resident of the town told Vanguard; "The terrorist numbering over 100 in 7 Hilux pickup vans and motocycles fully armed with Rocket Propelled Launchers, Improvised Explosive Devices(IED), AK47 rifles, stormed the town on Sunday night. They realized that the town had started picking up live following the returning of many fleeing residents after military took over from the terrorist who captured the town in June this year but we are ...

A bit too much to wear in China, perhaps? The 44 year old mother of 2 wore this one shoulder black latex dress that slit up to the hip on one side, exposing her entire leg as she performed at Hongkou Soccer Stadium in Shanghai, China last night. Wow, any comment about the dressing? Source: Linda

Despite the ceasefire agreement reached between Boko Haram men and the Nigerian government on Friday October 17th, members of sect same evening and in the early hours of Saturday October 18th launched fresh attacks on Abadam and Dzur villages in Borno state killing at least 9 people including the father of the former Borno state House of Assembly, Goni Ali-Modu. According to reports, the people killed in the fresh attacks were residents of the villages who were jubilating over the announced ceasefire agreement. "The people (killed) were celebrating the ceasefire before Boko Haram came to attack them. There isn't much details but I think you can contact the authorities for details" Meanwhile there are reports that the sect is in the process of selecting a new leader after the death of the Abubakr Shekau impostor in Konduga. According to a member of the states civilian JTF who spoke with Tribune, he said the sect is not really ready for a ceasefire and that the people ...