Nollywood Confirms Muna Ibiekwe's Death

Such a sad day for the Nollywood entertainment industry, as many still find it hard to believe that the young vibrant and talented actor, Muna Ibiekwe, is dead.

I heard it before, but shove it aside, since a Twitter handle, @MunaIbiekwe denied his death but that account is fake. 

His colleagues in Nollywood have now confirmed the sad news.  He died Today, January 18 at about 4:15pm in a hospital in Lagos after a battle with kidney failure.

His fellow actor, Nonso Diobi has confirmed his death via his official Twitter handle.

"I v just confirmed from AGN president that Muna Obiekwe is truly dead, its so sad and still can't bliv dis"

"Hey @MunaObiekwe stop playing with a dead man's name and close the fake acct please... Sympathize with his family"

 Another actor, Mike Ezuruonye said;

 So sad...Muna whyyyyyyyyyy ....Ohhh Whyyyyyyyy..R.I.P bro...Nollywood looses another"

Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports says, his death is linked to his financial state. That, he couldn't afford his dialysis due to his poor finances and he rejected the opportunity to go public with his condition, to seek support from people.May his soul RIP!

Actress Doris Simeon Finally Reunite With Her Son After 4yrs[Photos]

After being separated from her son for four years, she finally got to spend her vacation with him in the US.

The actress excited showed off her son on instagram, moments ago with the following caption; “My Orobo…smileawayursorrow #alotbehindthesmile #Godlove #Godsgrace”

The boy, David has been in the care of his father, Daniel Ademonikan since their messy split in 2010.

Both parties have moved on as Daniel is married to actress Stella Damasus. 

Mercy Johnson Reacts To Report That She Absconded With N2million

Recently, it went viral that Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson was wanted by the Nigerian Police for running away with N2million.

The filmmaker , "Film Mark Productions" had accused the actress and mother of two, of running away with the said amount, which was paid to her for a role in a movie. It was reported that she ditched production after few days and featured in just few scenes.

When contacted by Ynaija, the actress reacted to the reports via her management, Bigsam Media saying she had no comment on the issue.

MI, Uti Nwachukwu, Funke Akindele Campaigns For Akinwunmi Ambode[Photos]

Some Nigerian Celebs have stepped out to show their support for Lagos state APC governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode.

The likes of rappers Olamide, MI Abaga, Ice Pince, Banky, Media personality Uti Nwachukwu, and actress Funke Akindele went on a rally and had a photo session with him, over the weekend.

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My Relationship With Dbanj Is A Dream Come True - Oritsefemi

Music stars, D'banj and Oritsefemi are the hottest best friends of late as they are often seen together.

It was even reported that the day of Oritsefemi auto crash, he was heading to D'banj's house.

In a recent interview with Tribune, the singer said D'banj is a responsible and highly matured guy and his friendship with the Koko master, is a dream come true.

See excerpt from the interview after the cut...

Lately, you have developed a relationship with D'banj. What really informed it?

Honestly, it was another dream that came true because D’banj is one of the leading enterprising artistes in Nigeria, who has a multinational endorsement. Right now some people have developed hatred for him.

Who are these people you are referring to?

I don’t know them, but I am aware that some set of people have formed a fan page disparaging D’banj. It is a hatred fan page which I don’t think is ideal. But I salute the matured mind of D’banj for demonstrating his responsibility and maturity on the development. I love his spirit, to the extent tha he never reacted to any of the issues, but has remained focused. Just as myself, I struggled so hard alongside with my manager on the street. In fact, every member of my management is from the street and my joy now is that God has elevated us from the grass to grace. The fame has come and there are endorsements knocking on our doors often, even outside the country.

You are yet to reveal the motive behind your association with D'banj. Are you guys planning to form a group too counter the set of people you just mentioned? 

No. We are of matured minds. My association with D’banj is to create good music and give our fans what they really want. We have to boost the confidence and also let our fans know what we have brought to the industry. At present, we have a lot of things coming up; we just did a collaboration of the remix of my music, “Double Wahala”. The video was shot in Los Angeles. The association is currently yielding results and it is encouraging. He is also coming up with a new video which everyone in the fold will be featured. So, we are really working hard to establish these projects."

Irina Shayk Confirms Split From Cristiano Ronaldo

After weeks of rumors floating, Irina Shayk has confirmed split from Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo. 

The news of their split started again, after the model failed to show up at the 2014 Ballon d'Or ceremony, where her boyfriend picked up his 3rd Player Of The Year, award.

Now, a statement released by Irina's rep, has confirmed the split.

“We can confirm Irina Shayk has ended her relationship to Cristiano Ronaldo of five years. She has been close with his family throughout the course of their relationship.”

 “Any negative rumors with regards to Irina and the Ronaldo family are completely false, and have not been a factor in the cause of the spilt. Irina has no further comment at the time.”

The relationship of the two former lovebirds was celebrated in the football, modeling and fashion world and they dated for five years.
 

 

Don Jazzy Named 'Creative Person Of The Year' By Sun Newspaper

Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy was named Creative Person of the Year at Sun Newspapers Award, which held last night, January 17th 2015 at Eko Hotels and Suites, VI, Lagos.

The award was presented to him by Music star, Tuface Idibia and Nollywood actress, Chika Ike.

He shared the good news on his Instagram by posting the photo above, with the following caption;

"Just received this award for the creative person of the year from @Sunnewsnigeria presented by our father @2faceIdibia1 himself and the lovely @ChikaIke.

I would like to say thank you again to everyone that supports and prays for me and my team #Mavin. And also to the management of Sun Newspaper for this award. May God continue to bless your hustles too. Amen. #SMD."

Again! Suicide Bomber Hits Potiskum, 4 Confirmed Dead

At least four people were killed by a suicide bomber in Potiskum, Yobe state. 

According to Channels TV, the suicide bomber who pretended to be a passenger entered Bulala Motor Park near Fika junction, along Bauchi- Jos road and detonated the improvised explosive device.

Four died on the spot.

A source told Channels that;

The explosion went off around 9:50 Sunday morning at the Bulala motor park close to Ibal filling station along Jos road.
As I speak, we counted 5 dead bodies but so many others injured and are being conveyed to a nearby hospital in Potiskum for immediate medical attention”, he said.

He said apart from the four killed on the spot, the bomber also died in the process with 35 injured victims taken to the Potiskum general hospital.

Sunday’s explosion is the third within the space of three weeks in Potiskum, the largest commercial city in Yobe state, north-east Nigeria.

My Febuary 14th Show Cannot Be Cancelled Because Of Election - Basketmouth

Popular comedian Basketmouth, has stated that his London show has nothing to do with lack of respect for his civic duties as a Nigerian.

The rib-cracker stated this in a recent interview with PUNCH, after fans and critics blasted him for saying his UK Valentine's Day Show will hold despite the presidential election in Nigeria fixed for same day.

Hear him; "This has been an annual show in the last six years. It is a franchise and it holds every Valentine’s Day in the UK regardless of the day it falls on.

‘It has been happening for the past six years and the venue has been booked long ago. The tickets have been on sale long before it was announced that elections would hold on that day.

‘Unfortunately there is nothing I can do about it because everything is ready and I have to go on with my show. The people talking about it apparently do not know that it is a franchise that has been on for about six years. I cannot cancel the show because of elections,’ 

How Has GEJ & Sambo's PhD Certificates Helped Nigeria? - Fashola

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos state yesterday, hit back at those mocking Buhari's educational qualifications by stressing that President Goodluck Jonathan and his VP, Namadi Sambo's high academic qualification have not reflected in the policies they introduced since assuming office.

Fashola, who made the statement at APC rally held in Ikorodu, lamented that the country has failed to progress despite their high academic qualification. 

“We prayed that if we have someone who has degree, he will be able to develop the country. And when the current president, a Ph.D holder, assumed office, we rejoiced that the country will improve. Rather than implement policies that would improve the standard of living of the citizens, we were having regression,”he said. “Also, his Vice-President is an architect but he cannot construct roads. But it is sad that a lawyer is the Commissioner for Works in Edo State and he has constructed several roads. In Ogun State, the Commissioner for Works is an architect and he has built several roads."

“So, let’s ask Sambo, the Vice President what has he done for the nation since he assumed office. All he (Sambo) could do was to inform the President that people are leaving Lagos because of tax regime. And I want everyone to ask the Vice President if the number of vehicles coming into Lagos has reduced.”

#Jungle Justice: Mob Roast Suspected Armed Robber Alive In Calabar[Graphic Photos]

Angry mob in Calabar South LGA took the law into their hands, when they pursued a group of boys and after capturing one, burnt him to death in broad day light.

The group of boys are said to be a gang known as ‘Scolombo Boys’ and they were reportedly caught stealing whereafter they were pursued by residents of the area. Pictures show the mob conversing around the burnt body after the horrific crime as others took pictures of the corpse and had a good laugh.

See pictures after the cut...