Tuesday 25 November 2014

Nollywood Nonso Diobi Surprises Female Fan With N.1m


Erm, with the way entertainers splash money on their fans, it's safe to assume the industry is doing well and booming financially.

 Recently, Tonto Dikeh gave out a whopping sum of N500,000 to her stylist, Jeremiah Obodo. Just for weekend just for the weekend. 
Now, her colleague in the movie industry, Nonso Diobi gave a fan, N100,000. 
The lucky fan, Idara Udeme Umobong, was reportedly given the money to celebrate her birthday.
He paid the money into the lady's account.

"Happy Birthday to @chuubby-bonbon.....please manage that as your birthday present from me to u....have fun."


Genevieve Nnaji Shares Vacation Pics From London


More pics after the cut....



Elegant Lady!

Wole Soyinka Opens Up On Health Status, How He Survived Cancer


Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka Today opened up on his health status, saying he was diagnosed of cancer last December.

An expert and founder of African Cancer Center, Lagos, Prof. Olu Williams, who revealed that Soyinka had the disease because of his old age, however assured him that he would not "die of cancer"

Soyinka revealed his cancer status at a press conference at June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta, Ogun state. He said he had decided to open up so as to create awareness about cancer disease and to help people take measures to prevent it or seek prompt medical attention for cure. Also stating that, he survived the silent killer disease because of early detection, treatment and proper dieting.
Adding that, it has also dawned on him that his family has a history of Cancer ailment.

Soyinka noted that his initial reaction when it dawned on him that he has Cancer  was to see it as one of those challenges and nuisance that should be dealt with, adding that as at that time, he considered it "an unwanted squatter" in his body and had to get rid of it.
He however, didn't reveal to reporters the nature of the Cancer he was treated for. 

Rihanna Rocks African Attire "Dansiki" On Family Vacation In Barbados[Photos]


Rihanna has great love for African pieces. The singer stepped out in another African attire, weeks after wearing Stella Jean African print shirt-dress to the White House. 
And she looks absolutely gorgeous in it!

More pics pics below:





Lola Okoye Shares Touching Tribute To Her Father-In-Law


Music stars, Psquare lost their father, Mazi Moses Okoye on Monday November 24.

Though there has been no official statement from the family, but Lola, wife of Peter Okoye took to her Instagram page to share a touching tribute to her father-in-law.

"Our dearest "Grandpa Jos" it was just a week ago we were all hanging out with you, your grandchildren were running around you and playing with you. Cameron, Andre and Aliona all wondering why you had a cast on your leg and Cameron was playing with your clutches....your warm smile and your energy kept us going. We were all happy that you were strong. You made us laugh. This was the last thing we ever imagined. We are still in shock but we cannot question God as He knows best. May your gentle soul Rest in Perfect Peace our "grandpa jos". We miss you already. #RIP #thebestfather-in-law."

Dokore Akande Joins Other Women In Campaign To Stop Violence Against Women[Photos]


Earlier today in Lagos, some women  clad in Orange and Black including, Dakore Akande protested to stop violence in women. The rally was organized by United  Nations, UN.
Dakore posted the pic above, with some numbers to call.

See it below:

100 Influential Africans: Dangote, Ezekwesili Makes The List


Four African Heads of State made the list of the 100 Most Influential Africans for 2014, but President Jonathan's name was conspicuously missing from the list.He was also not among the 31 Nigerians that made the list.

Nigeria and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote and former Education Minister and #BringBackOurGirls campaigner, Obiageli Ezekwesili got featured.

The definitive listing of Influential Africans is contained in the New African Magazine issue hitting the newsstands today.
According to the magazine, another African woman that made the list is Lupita Nyong'o, who set fashion blogs on fire and left film critics in awe, as she gracefully carried the beauty of Africa to the global stage.

This year's listing has more than 40 women featuring. South Africa and Nigeria dominates the listings with 33 and 27 respectively.

Breaking: Scores Killed As 2 Female Suicide Bombers Hit Maiduguri Market


Two female suicide bombers have struck a crowded market, known as "Monday Market" in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, killing several people.

According to SaharaReporters, the attack occured this morning, at 11:30am, when the suicide bombers detonated their explosives across the Monday market.
Number of casualty is currently unknown.

Update: At least 27 dead and 45 injured in Maiduguri market bombing.

Beyonce Fierce On The Cover Of Interview Mag Germany


Beyonce is the cover girl for Interview Magazine Germany's December 2014 issue.
Showing swag in fishnets mask, identical to the one she wore early this year during the "On The Run" tour with hubby Jay Z.

Check it out below:


Sad! Psquare's Father Passes Away



The father of the singing duo, Psquare is dead. 
The late Pa Okoye died on Monday, 24 November.
It is believed that he fell, when he was about going for a physiotherapy session, after recently undergoing a successful knee surgery.

Psquare lost their mother, Josephine Okoye two years ago, on 11 July 2012, in an Indian hospital, after a prolonged illness.

The Okoye family is yet to release a statement about their loss, and the circumstances surrounding the death of their father.

N100 Notes: Jonathan Fires Back At MURIC, Says Muslim Group Is Making Spurious Claims


Recently, just after the new N100 notes was unveiled, Muslim group(MURIC) raised alarm over the Jewish symbol on the new notes, accused President Jonathan of trying to promote a Zion nation.
Now, the president has decided to react to that.

On Monday, President Jonathan refuted the allegations made against him by the Muslim Right Concern (MURIC) that a Jewish symbol on the proposed commemorative N100 note, which will be officially issued on December 19, was a ploy to promote a Zion nation.

The  President in his reaction explained that, while the purported symbol MURIC's statement was referring to the Star of David, "there's no where on that note as indicated in the specimen that has widely publicized, where there is any Jewish or Zionist symbol or the Star of David."

Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, the President accused MURIC of attempting to cause disaffection because of the design of the note, noting that, "the value of the note is written out in the three major languages of Nigeria - Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo."

He further said, no attempt has been made to use this proposed N100 note to discriminate anybody and the attack on the President is undeserved, unwarranted and totally unkind.

"I believe that MURIC will see the need to quickly apologize for misleading the public and for issuing that  the kind of statement that can cause disaffection against the President."

Halle Berry Dragged Her ex-Husband To Court For Trying To Make Their Daughter Look White


American actress and former model, Halle Berry just took her ex-Gabriel Aubry to court, claiming he's trying to make their 6-year-old daughter, white.

On Monday, her attorney, Steve Kolodny faced off in court against Aubry, arguing that Aubry was straightening Nahla's naturally- curly hair, lightening it with highlights in order to make her appear less African-American.

According to TMZ, the judge ruled that neither Berry or Aubry is allowed to transform Nahla's natural look.
Nahla's hair will will now return to its natural state.

See the way Nahla was after the cut....






Gay Man Sues Government After He Was Denied "Maternity Leave"


A man is suing the government for equal rights after he was denied maternity leave.
The man of Durban, South Africa married his lover and they decided to have a baby via surrogacy.

However, the man who was denied maternity leave, has taken his government employers to Labour Court. He claimed that he was discriminated against, for being an opposite sex.

His employers told him that paid maternity leave of four months apply only to women. So, he was granted only four days off as "family responsibility leave" which is given to fathers of new born babies. 
When he took the matter to the Director of Human Resources, he was granted two months leave, as any foster parent would get.

Still not satisfied, he decide to sue the government for the rights to have full four months of maternity leave. In addition to the leave, the Gay man is seeking damages of R400,000 ($36,000).

Kim Kardashian Flaunts Famous Curves "Fully Clothed" On ELLE Magazine Lattest Issue [Photos]


Kim Kardashian continue to grace the covers of magazines. Though this is different from what've seen recently. 
The reality star,(fully clothed) absolutely stuns in black-and-white, wearing a black booty shorts.

The 34-year-old shot not one, but three different covers with famed photographer Jean Baptiste Mordino, for ELLE U.K's January 2015 confidence issue.

See the other covers after the cut....



D'banj Faces Lawsuit Over Unpaid Dept And Bounced Cheques

It appears D-banj is having financial challenges, as available reports show that he has been hit wit $240,000 debt scandal.

A company, MindHub Technologies, headed by a top oil and gas industry player, Henry Ojobgo, is claiming that the Kokomaster, D'banj is owing them the sum of $240,000 and another N15,000,000.

According to the MindHub Technologies, D'banj through his company, "DKM Media Limited" obtained a loan of N60m from them in January 2013 and has not paid back the sum, despite signing an undertaking to do so.

Also, the company claimed that the entertainer has issued two cheques already; one on December 20, 2013 and another on January 20, 2014 both of which bounced back because his accounts were not funded 
enough.
This was explained according to documents obtained by NET, from a firm of attorney D.U ODIGIE & Co acting on behalf of Henry Ojogbo in a letter addressed to D'banj.

It was further revealed that, Henry Ojogbo is not the only wealthy man claiming D'banj owes him in recent times. There are others.
I hope he sorts this out soon.