I will definitely return to Nollywood, I miss the industry, says Sam Dede

Nollywood actor, Sam Dede who is also a lecturer at Uniport and Director General, River State Tourism Development Agency, has been away from the movie industry for some time.

However, Dede still has the desire to return to Nollywood after the expiration of his appointment.

"I can't wait to return to the Industry. I will definitely return to Nollywood as soon as i am done with this appointment. There are so many jobs to be done in the Industry. The fact is that a lot of things have gone wrong while some of us have been away."

"Some of us have gone into Politics; taking up political appointments, while many others have gone into different businesses. We need to come back stronger and more experienced to put Nollywood on the right track."

He also talked about the state of Nollywood since his absence;

"We have a new crop of film makers. In some quaters, they refer to them as new Nollywood; it's good.

I've seen some of the works they've done. It's quite an improvement on what we use to have. I just hope it is sustainable because it is not easy out there. It's a different ball game" he said.

Solange Knowles Married Alan Ferguson Today At New Orleans

Solange Knowles tied the Knot with longtime boyfriend, Alan Ferguson on Sunday in front of 100 guests and family(including Beyonce, Jay Z and Blue Ivy) at a church in New Orleans.

Before the wedding, Solange and her beau were spotted riding bicycles. 

She got married in cream trouser suit with a cape. 

Who needs a veil, when you can wear a cape! Solange stays true to her edgy fashion sense at her wedding.

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Official photos from the wedding will come later.

Fresh Bomb Explosion Hits Azare Market In Bauchi

A female suicide bomber blew herself up today, Sunday at a mobile phone market in Azare, Bauchi, killing several people, witnesses said.

"A suicide bomber came into the market as it was closing and blew herself up in the middle of all the merchants and their customers" a witness said.

"I saw at least eight people dead and others wounded" another eye witness, Aliyu Habib said.

The attack happened at about 5pm.

Why I Cant Do Without Nadia Buari - Jim Iyke

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke recently had an interesting interview where he talked about his undying love for his girlfriend, Nadia Buari and his addiction to sunglasses and sneakers.

Talking about the Ghanaian actress who has stolen his heart, he said;
"Nadia is a solid, down-to-earth woman. I'm a man that translate variables in ways many people find incomprehensible. We have embraced who we are and learnt to create our own world and expectations. We have ups and downs like every other couple.
We have our strength and weakness as well. At the end of the day, rumours of break ups and makes-up ought to abound. It really doesn't matter. A relationship is a continuous work. Those that give up were perhaps not committed enough."

"Those that go in for the long haul suck up and square up to the variables life throws at them. The people that judge harshly are obviously the ones that live far from their desired lives. We just live the best way we know how and leave the rest to the author and finisher of all things."

About his fashion sense and love for sunglasses he said;
"I have about 150 sunglasses. I think i own about 200 pairs of shoes and sneakers and it is not something to brag about. I like shoes and i collect them. I get shoes that are much branded and are limited edition.
For me, it is not just about making a fashion statement anymore, it is art."

91-year-old Woman Wakes Up In The Morgue While Inside A Body Bag After Being Pronounced Dead.

A 91-year-old woman in Poland was declared dead November 6, and sent to a funeral home, only to wake up 11hours later in cold storage, CNN's Polish affiliate reports.

Now she's home and doing fine.

The doctor went to the home of Janina Kolkiewicz in the town of Ostrow Lubelski on November 6, after her family said she'd stopped breathing.

"I checked the pulse on the foream artery, Carotid artery also. I listened to the heart, to the breathing. I also examined the pupils. There were no reflexes. Typical symptoms of death" the doctor said.

The doctor signed the death certificate, and her family began planning for her funeral.

Then the funeral home called to break the news.

Authorities are trying to find out what happened.

"We are investigating weather the doctor exposed the woman to imminent danger of loss of life, as the lady was moved to the funeral home and kept in cold storage" Beata Sky- jakowska, a spokeswoman for the prosecutors office said.

Comedian Bovi Celebrate His Mum As She Turns A Year Older

Bovi's mum, Mrs Ugboma is a year older today. The comedian to his Instagram page to celebrate his mum.
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Nigeria Military Retake Chibok From Boko Haram

According to reports, Nigerian Soldiers are said to have taken Chibok town in Borno state after which it was captured by the Boko Haram insurgents.

Reports say that the Soldiers at 7 Division Nigerian Army, had on Saturday, November 15, swooped in and retrieved the seized community from the Insurgents, after engaging them in a firefight.

According to the Villagers around the town, a large deployment of Soldiers were spotted on Saturday morning, moving into Chibok from the direction of Damboa. 

A top military source spoke to Leadership Newspaper saying;

"We have taken back Chibok town from the insurgents after some few hours of engagements with them. We have since sent them parking from the town; it is now safe for people to return to their homes."

I am not super human, I am afraid of death too, says Pastor Adeboye

The general overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has said that those who think men of God are super human, should have a rethink. 

He recently told his church members that he was vulnerable to fear, including other human weaknesses.

Ministering at the November monthly Holy Ghost Service with the theme "Great Expectations" Pastor Adeboye revealed he was gripped with the fear of death during one of his trips overseas.

In his words; "Contrary to what many of you think, i am human and have my fears too. There were times i have had cause to fear and doubt because i am human but God always ended up disappointing my fears and doubts."

"In one of my trips with the then Nigeria Airways, the pilot had announced when we were already airborne, that there were indications that the plane would crash-land. Immediately the pilot made the announcement, i was afraid and as if that was not enough, he said there were expert fire fighters who would put out the fire when the plane crashes."

He noted that there are some things that will happen to people that will make them to be really afraid, "annointing or no annointing".

"When God gave me that assurance that we will not die, that He only wanted to have a conversation with me, i felt relaxed and as God would have it, the Lord took charge of the plane and we landed safely."

He remembered a similar situation;

"In another of my travels, the pilot had announced that there would be a lot of storm at the arrival terminal going by the weather report. The implication is that there will be trouble while landing."

"When i heard the announcement, i knew God was in charge. I took the little meal they served because i ride economy; but the man that sat beside me could not eat. I asked why he was not eating and he replied; So you understand English. Didn't you hear what the pilot just said, that there will be a lot of storm at landing because of bad weather. I said i heard. He was confused thinking what kind of human being is this? But he insisted he was not going to eat. So i offered to help with his food since i was still hungry and he freely gave me his food."

"I ate the food and slept off. God took charge. By the time we were about to land, the pilot announced the the weather forecast was wrong. We got down safely. I looked at the face of the man sitting beside me and he looked at me and laughed. But then, the Lord told me that the weather forecast was not wrong, that He was the one who diverted the storm." 

Tonto Dikeh Stuns In New Pics

On her way to an interview at Metrofm.

My Mother Was Against My Political Ambition - Kate Henshaw

Nollywood actress-turn-politician, Kate Henshaw claims her mother was not ecstatic about her joining politics. 

Henshaw, who is vying for a seat at House of Representatives to represent Akpabio Bakassi consistency, says her mother is totally against her venturing into politics, and even initially refused to pray for her.

In a recent interview with Daily Trust, Kate Henshaw said; "My mum said 'no way'. I told her to pray for me and she said she wasn't going to, so i told her I'd pray for myself. Some cousins of mine in Calabar then called her and told her to encourage me, that what i want to do is good. 

She told me someone else should go into it, and they asked her why someone else should. They told her i should do it because it would be good for the state. She finally agreed."

"Friends have also been supportive. They say I'm strong. They also say this is my kind of thing because i fight for people. But they advised me to be careful because politics is dirty. I told them the only way things will get better is if good people get inside. One can only change things if inside, not from the outside."

Kate Henshaw also defends the current rush into politics by entertainers saying; "As long as they are credible and willing to work for the people, they are within their rights to contest."

Photos From Desmond Elliot Visit To Big Brother House

Nollywood actor turn politician, Desmond Elliot visited the Big Brother Hotshots house Friday.

See photos from his visit;

Cossy Ojiakor Explains Why She 'Partied Braless' At Halloween

Actress cum singer, Cossy Ojiakor who sparked a controversy for stepping out without a bra and showing off her massive boobs at the just concluded Halloween party held in Lagos, has finally explained why.

In a recent interview with Vanguard, the actress explained that she dissed her bra because she was wearing a dress that has a tiny strap and rather than letting the bra show, she chose to flaunt her boobs.

"Actually a friend of mine and her husband invited me to the event and i decided to go with one of my craziest costume which i have not worn for a long time"

"The top has a very tiny hock in the chest and if i should wear a bra, my bra will be exposed. So, i decided to show my boobs instead of my bra. I think people would prefer to see the boobs instead of bra. You, which one will you prefer to see? The funny thing is that, the very first time i stepped out braless, I got pips freaking out. Everybody wanted to have pictures with me. Then i got bitten by the Egyptian Vampire. These boobs are simply amazing, braless in Halloween." She explained 

Patience Jonathan Accused Of Donating Expired Rice To Bayelsa Women[Photo]

News coming from Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital says that the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan distributed expired rice to Bayelsa women.

Dame Jonathan had visited the state on Thursday to distribute empowerment materials to women. The women who gathered at the Samson Siasia Stadium at Ovom, Yenagoa received gifts and cheques from the First Lady, who urged them to vote for her husband, Goodluck Jonathan.

However, news reports that the rice distributed were expired ones.

Below is how it was reported by Sahara Reporters;

"The MDGs, a United Nations benchmark which is aimed at eradicating extreme poverty and hunger for all citizens, became the basis for a political campaign ground for PDP and Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN), a political group affiliated with President Jonathan's re-election."

"Several bags of rice packaged in bags branded with Mr Jonathan's photos, sewing machines, hair dryers, and trycicles known as "Keke NAPEP" were distributed to some at the rally."

"A cursory investigation showed that most of the items, especially food items, were expired, and most of them were later diverted  to People's Democratic Party Politicians for onward distribution exclusively to their followers."

"My two favorite people in the world" Ini Edo wants you to meet her parents

The Nollywood actress was in Akwa Ibom on Friday for the traditional wedding of her younger sister.

Ini posted a few photos from the ceremony, on her Instagram page. The most noteworthy being that of herself and her parents.

She posted the pic above with the following caption;

"My two favourite people in the world" 

Comedian MC Longs Passes Away 8days After Ghastly Car Accident

Popular Jos comedian Longji Joseph, known as MC Longs has passed away.

He was involved in a car accident last week, November 6 on his way from Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau state. He had been in the hospital since then on life support suffering from multiple fractures. He died yesterday, Friday November 14.

MC Longs who was in his early 30's is survied by a young wife and 2 children.

May his soul RIP!

BBA Hotshots: Housemates get surprise visit from Desmond Elliot

Big Brother has devised means of helping the housemates in the various tasks assigned to them. This time around, Biggie decided to provide help in the form of Nollywood star turned politician, Desmond Elliot.

The actor assisted the housemates in the development of their acting skills while also providing useful information on ways through which the housemates can use the fame from the reality show to effect positive change in the world at large.

Desmond Elliot who has appeared in over 200 movies told the housemates that he was convinced to go into acting by a close friend and that he had to work his way to the pinnacle of the Nigerian movie industry, through acting in Soap Operas and TV shows.

Photos from Annie Idibia's birthday party

Annie Idibia trew a birthday party last night at Rumours Night Club, attended by few friends.
During the day, she celebrated with children of Heart Of Gold Hospice.

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Governor Suswam, Deputy Involved In Auto Crash[Photos]

The convoy of Benue state governor, Dr Gabriel Suswam and his deputy, Chief Steven Lawani was on Friday involved in an auto crash on Makurdi-Gboko road.

The accident occurred  while a driver of a station wagon conveying passengers to Makurdi on top speed wanted to overtake other vehicles ahead of him, but realizing that it was too late to apply his brakes rammed into the governor's convoy in the opposite direction.

Governor Suswam's birthday will be celebrated in grand style today, 15 of November with President Goodluck Jonathan in attendance.

 

Meet the woman whose big bottom sparked global scandal 200 years before Kim Kardashian [Photos]

Kim Kardashian may have 'broken the internet' this week with shocking photos of her brazenly showing off her oiled bottom. 

But nearly 200 years ago, a similar case happened to the amusement of the Europeans that caused a scandal that reached around the world.

Sarah "Saartjie" Baartman came from a herding 

community of the indigenous Kholsan people in what is now known as the Eastern Cape, rural of South Africa. 

The Khosian, sometimes referred to as Bushmen were distinct with their pronounced buttocks and Asiatic eyes. Their bodies store fat in the buttock area often resulting in pronounced backside.

Although just 4ft 7in tall, Baartman's buttom was particularly well-developed, something that led to her being taken to London in 1810 as 'Property' part-owned by a British doctor, Alexander Dunlop, to be a show-off on stage as a freak.

Annie Idibia Celebrates Birthday With Children Of 'Heart Of Gold Hospice'

Annie Idibia, who turned a year older recently, decided to celebrate her birthday with children of Heart of Gold Hospice - a facility for children with disabilities.

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Ex-BBA Housemate Pokello Shows Off Her White Range Rover With Matching Outfit

She's got swag!