Update: Two female suicide bombers, 4 others die in Kano market blast.

The Police in Kano state has confirmed the death of six persons, including two female suicide bombers following a twin blast at Kanti Kwari market, Ibrahim Taiwo road, Kano on Wednesday. 

The police commissioner in the state, Mr Aderenle Shinaba confirmed the figures while briefing news men at the scene of the incident.

He explained that the incident happened  around 3:30pm, when the two suicide bombers in Hijab wanted to enter a branch of Unity Bank near the market but the security men attached to the bank stopped them because they were looking suspicious.

The suicide bombers later moved towards the market area and asked for public utility and immediately after, one of them detonated the bomb.

Shortly after the first one was detonated, the second one went off and as a result six people died including the bombers.

Checkout Niyola's Birthday Gift From Banky W

EME boss, Banky W also known as Mr Incredible, has made Niyola who is one of the artistes under his record label happy, by presenting her with a lovely pair of shoe as birthday gift.

Excited Niyola shared the pic above, with the following caption;

"One of my favorite gifts from yesterday. Thank you Mr Incredible" she gushed.

The singer celebrated her birthday yesterday, December 9.

Tuface Idibia, Banky W, Others Attend Birthday Party Of Niyola [Photos]

EME first lady, Niyola hosted some friends to a private birthday dinner yesterday, December 9.

The singer is reportedly 36-year-old.

More pics below:

Explosion Rocks Textile Market In Kano

A blast ripped through a busy textile market in Kano on Wednesday afternoon.

The explosion happened in the Kanti Kwari market, which is typically packed with crowds of traders, shoppers as well as heavy traffic.

Police spokesman, Musa Magaji Majia confirmed the blast.

The number of casualties is not known yet.

Details soon....

Monalisa Chinda Unveils TV Talk Show

Nollywood diva, Monalisa Chinda has decided to try her hands in other form of entertainment aside acting and movie production.

The mother of one, unveiled her Television talk show tagged "You and I with Monalisa" on Tuesday in Lagos.

According to her, the talk show is an unconventional weekly show that employs engaging interacting debates enmeshed with drama to address everyday social and trendy issues. 

She also disclosed that the aim of the talk show was to inspire, educate, empower and entertain it's viewers.

"We aim to give hope and encourage people who are disillusioned about the realities of life."

The ingenious talk show will be done in partnership with the Niger Delta Development Commission.

TIME Magazine Names "Ebola Fighters" Person Of The Year 2014

The people involved in fighting Ebola have been named TIME magazine's 2014 Person of the Year.

The magazine praised the men and women who were willing to 'stand and fight' against the virus, which has infected more than 17,800 people mostly in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.

"The rest of the world can now sleep at night because a group of men and women are willing to stand and fight.

For tireless acts of courage and mercy, for buying the world time to boost it's defenses, for risking, persisting, for sacrificing and saving, the Ebola fighters are TIME's 2014 Person of the Year" said Editor Nancy Gibbs.

OC Ukeje Explains Why He Has NOT Been Wearing His Wedding Ring

Newly wed Nollywood actor, OC Ukeje stepped out recently without his wedding ring at the launching of "Shuga" Season 4, in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Many wondered why the actor who has only been married for just 26 days would step out without his wedding ring.

"My ring will be back next month, I had issues with it....i am working on having it resized, once i get it back, you'll start seeing it on my finger" he explained.

Top 5 Actresses Of 2014 According To Charles Novia

Controversial Nollywood producer, Charles Novia has once again released his top five actresses in the Nigeria movie industry for 2014.

He explained that those who made the list was not bases on perceived popularity on red carpets or social media, but based on universal templates for acting.

In 2013, the renowned film maker released this same list, which generated mixed reactions from those in the industry. Mercy Johnson was his top actress for 2013.

According to him, in 2014, there was an improvement in the acting capacities of a number of actresses, both old and new.

"I believe those soaps, serials and films might just be tilting us away from the 'Africanness' in our acting styles. 

Many of the up and coming actors in such programes act more westernized and far removed from the organic characterizations, which our early and classic Nollywood movies were known for."

On his list, Chika Ike was missing, it will be recalled that, a while back, Charles Novia threw shades at the actress for showing off on social media. Chika Ike's manager reacted by blasting the film maker.

Using Criteria such as interpretation, characterization, internalization, enunciation and actor's visualization among others, the following made the list of top five actresses.

1)Nse Ikpe-Etim

2)Onyeka Onwenu

3)Omoni Oboli

4)Queen Nwokoye

5)Kemi Lala Akindoju

Do u agree with the list?

Move over Mercy Johnson, Queen Nwokoye is the new toast of Asaba Film Makers

In time past, Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson who recently gave birth to a baby boy was the toast of many movie makers especially in Asaba.

She was paid as high as N2 million per movie and she allegedly got banned at some point for charging "too high".

However, since she went on maternity leave, fast rising actress, Queen Nwokoye has filled the gap.

She's now busiest actress in Nigeria movie industry. Many film makers in Asaba, Delta state and Enugu axis now run after the actress for appearance in their movies.

Controversial producer, Charles Novia revealed this on a recent post tiled, the top 5 Nollywood actresses of 2014.

Hear him; "More often-than-not, many tend to dismiss the "Asabawood" genre of movies as crass, without structure and lacking a linear progression of plots."

"While a lot of movies from that area, juxtaposed with the so-called "New Nollywood" movies, can be a critics nightmare to watch. There is no denying that a few actors and actresses in that genre of movies has given us some performance which deserve applause."

"Queen Nwokoye is one of such worthy of mention of 2014. Whilst researching a bit more on her movies for 2014, i was authoritatively told that she is presently the most commercial actress in the Asaba movies, ever since Mercy Johnson went on maternity leave, with her movies selling in the millions."

"While such Information does little to influence my artistic evaluation of her acting prowess, it was certainly important enough for me to file away in my memory bank that Queen must have something which appeals to the buying audience of such films. 

After watching her in a spawn of top-selling Asaba movies in 2014, i understood why."