Robert Mugabe’s 91st birthday celebration will cost $1million

Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe will hit 91-years-old on February 21 and the country’s ruling party, Zanu PF would be celebrating it in a big style just like they did the year before.

The party have said they would host a $1million birthday party to commemorate him.

According to an official of the ruling party, Tongai Kasukuwere who spoke with Zimbabwean media, the party had raised 60 per cent of the total money needed for the birthday jamboree which is expected to be hosted at the luxirious resort town of Victoria Falls.

“We have sourced more than half of what we want and more companies and individuals are promising to contribute in the near future. We are looking at a sizeable figure which is befitting the magnitude of the person whose birthday we are celebrating. To us as Zanu PF youths, this is a moment to celebrate his achievements and greatness and celebrate what he has done for Africa and the world as a whole.”

Something to get your minds off the epic fall for a bit.

Comedian, Bovi covers new edition of Vanguard Allure

Comedian, Bovi is the cover figure for the new edition of Vanguard Allure.

The magazine will hit the stands on Sunday, February 22, 2015 with the popular and talented Bovi sitting boldly on the cover with the headline: ‘The Bankability of Comedy’.

Bovi is no doubt one of the most bankable Nigerian comedians of this era, boasting several endorsements and sold out shows.

Photos: President Jonathan Commissions 4 Navy Ships In Lagos

Pictured above, President Goodluck Jonathan commissioning 4 Navy ships in Lagos today,February 19. Continue to see more pics after the cut. ...

Presidency gives 12 reasons why Nigerians should re-elect Jonathan

The Presidency has given 12 reasons Nigerians must queue behind President Goodluck Jonathan for another term in the forthcoming March 28 presidential election.

This was contained in a piece, entitled, “Twelve reasons to support Jonathan,” published in the current edition of the in-house magazine of the State House, Abuja, called Villascope.

The presidency highlighted some of the achievements of the present administration which include, road construction, railway rehabilitation, remodeling of airports, transformed agriculture sector and increased access to education.

Others are increased access to housing, improved power supply, improved water supply, better health facilities, reformed security infrastructures, economic transformation and increased Nigerians’ participation in downstream oil sector.

The Presidency said Jonathan met 4,500km of motorable roads but constructed/rehabilitated 25,000km of roads.

This, it said, had drastically reduced travel time nationwide.

It added that about five million Nigerians now travel by train after the present administration rehabilitated the nation’s railway.

On education, it said, “Jonathan built 125 Almajiri schools, 14 universities and special schools for girls in 27 states.

“He gave 101 scholarships to first-class graduates to pursue postgraduate courses in the best 25 universities in the world.

“He sponsored 7,000 lecturers of federal and state universities and polytechnics for postgraduate studies to improve quality teaching.”

Rapper, Iggy Izalea Quits Twitter Over Internet Bullies

Poor thang! Iggy Azalea couldn’t take the cyber bullies making fun of her vacation bikini pictures… She went on Twitter Wednesday and announced to her fans that she is taking her leave from Twitter:

The 24-year-old was recently photographed in a bikini, while on vacation with her boyfriend, Nick Young. Haters took shot at her for 'having cellulite' and the rapper decided she'd had enough of social media.

Hanks Anuku debunks HIV reports, says it’s all lies

It went viral recently that Hanks Anuku is supposedly HIV positive and that he knowingly infected his wife as well.

The Nollywood actor has come forward to debunk the story saying he isn’t HIV positive and did not infect his wife.

Speaking to Naij.com, Anuku expressed his displeasure over the story which cast him and his family in bad light.

According to him, “There is no iota of truth in that story! This is me, I am fine and healthy.”

He also wondered why anyone would concoct such a story as the one claiming he slept with over 80 women in 2011 when he was in Zambia working on a stage play.

CBN Pegs Dollar Exchange Rate At N198

In a bid to reduce pressure on the naira, which has come under speculative attacks in recent weeks, the Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday announced the closure of the Retail and Wholesale Dutch Auction Systems of the foreign exchange market.

This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Mr. Ibrahim Mu’azu.

In taking the step, the central bank was said to have fixed the exchange rate of the naira to the dollar at 198, which is N30 above its N168 (+/-5 per cent) rate.

As a result of the plunge in global oil prices, the CBN had in November devalued the naira by eight per cent as it officially pegged the currency at 160-176 to the dollar.

Bobbi Kristina’s Boyfriend, Nick Gordon Begging To See Her

Bobbi Kristina's boyfriend Nick Gordon  has was banned from her hospital bed by her family. Nick has been trying to see her with no luck, and now he's publicly pleading for a visit. 

His lawyer, Randall Kessler, says Nick's efforts to see Bobbi Kristina have been consistently blocked by the family. 

Kessler adds, "[Nick] has respected the family's wishes and for that reason alone has not returned to the hospital and risked a public confrontation

"He desperately wants to be with the one he loves and continues to hope that his request will be granted."

Earlier, The Police have launched a criminal investigation because Bobbi Kristina was found with injuries on her body and Nick is the target of the probe.

New reports says Bobbi Kristina’s organs are beginning to shut down and it's only a matter of time.

Nicki Minaj’s tour manager stabbed to death in bar fight

The tour manager of rapper Nicki Minaj has been stabbed to death and another member of her entourage seriously injured in a bar fight, the artist and police say.

Minaj, one of the world's most successful female rappers, said that two members of her team were stabbed in Philadelphia, where they were preparing for a tour scheduled to start on March 16 in Stockholm.

"One was killed. They had only been there for two days rehearsing for the tour," Minaj wrote on Twitter.

Police said that an apparent argument set off the fight after midnight outside the Che' Bar & Grill and that the victim was stabbed multiple times in the torso before dying in hospital.

The other man was in critical condition with stab wounds to his left arm and left side, a police statement said.

Police described the alleged assailant as a 30-year-old man with a full beard who drove away in a dark gold Buick Lesabre.

While police did not identify the victims, rapper Fabolous identified the dead man as De'Von Pickett, Minaj's tour manager, and said that the other victim was associate Eric Parker.

"I am still in shock and don't want to believe this. And it hurts even more knowing how good these two dudes are. How hard these guys work," Fabolous wrote on Instagram.

Scary footage shows singer, Afroman punching a female fan (WATCH)

Remember the song ‘Because I Got High’? That’s Afroman and he is presently trending online for knocking down a woman at his show in Biloxi – he slapped the woman so hard in the face that she fell down.

Here’s what happened – while the 40-year-old singer was performing on stage, the female fan somehow made her way onto the stage and began dancing.With no warning, Afroman swung his fist around, hitting her and knocking her to the ground.

The punch got her in the face while she was dancing behind him on stage but she managed to get up on her own and walk off the stage. The rest of the crowd did not seem so shocked though one man got up on the stage like he wanted to help the woman.

According to TMZ, Afroman was eventually escorted off stage by cops, who arrested him outside for assault. So far the reasons for his assault are unknown. Maybe he was high?

You can watch video (HERE).

Singer, Phyno Releases Some 'Unusual' Photos

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Davido's Elder Brother, Adewale Appointed Manager Of Their Dad's Energy Firm

Davido’s elder brother and boss of HKN records, Adewale Adeleke, has been appointed manager of his father’s energy firm Pacific energy.

A proud Davido took to his instagram page to congratulate his elder brother.He posted the picture below and captioned it saying, Congrats brother on your new Job Director tins !!#OwoNiKoko

Reno Omokri Reacts To Reports Of Being Sacked By Pres. Jonathan

After rumours making the rounds on social media that he has been sacked from the position as Special Assistant to the President on New media, Reno Omokri, has issued a biblical response to his supposed ‘enemies’.

Presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, had on Tuesday, February 17, confirmed the replacement of Omokri with entertainment mogul, Obi Asika, who is expected to take charge of the president’s social media coverage.

After the announcement, Omokri came under a barrage of attacks from antagonists and he just couldn’t help but respond.
With a couple of bible verses, Omokri answered his critics. He wrote: “I read Proverbs 24:17-18 and I just love my enemies with a passion. Where would I be without them?”

The second tweet said: “Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?-Psalm 2:1.”

Court fines T.B Joshua N25,000 for “deliberately stalling hearing”

Founder and general overseer of Synagogue Church Of All Nations,Prophet T.B Joshua, has been slammed with a N25,000 fine by a Lagos High Court for “deliberately stalling hearing” in a suit he filed against a Lagos coroner, Magistrate O.A Komolafe.

Komolafe is the coroner probing the September 12, 2014 building collapse in the premises of SCOAN in Ikotun, Lagos which led to the death of 116 persons, mostly South Africans.

Justice Lateefa Okunnu, while awarding the cost against Joshua on Tuesday, berated the prophet for “wasting the time of the court and tax payers’ money.”

The judge expressed displeasure that the matter, which was filed in December last year, had been bogged down in several adjournments at the instance of Joshua.

Lauryn Hill set to come to Lagos for a live performance..

Grammy award winner, Lauryn Hill has announced her coming to Lagos, Nigeria for a Live performance on 1st of May, 2015. 

The singer, who gave us numerous hits with The Fugees & her solo debut  “Miseducation” tweeted days ago about her coming. But she didn't give details about where she will be performing or who's bringing her.

Rihanna Flashes Boobs In New Magazine Feature

Rihanna flashes boob/nipple for a feature in a magazine called "AnotherMag" where is seen modeling looks from legendary designer, Alexander McQueen. Badd girl Rihanna strikes sultry poses in the black and white pics. 

Check out more pictures from the magazine editorial

Selena Gomez Poses Topless For V Magazine And Talks About Being “Depressed” (PHOTOS)

22-year-old Singer/actress, Selena Gomez covers  V Magazine latest issue and she get candid about her life and battling with depression, her relationship with Justin Bieber, amongst other things.

The cover features Gomez standing sideways with thick curly hair, crossing her arms over her bare chest as she stares into the camera, only wearing shorts.

Continue to see more pics after the cut. ..

Boko Haram Leader, Shekau Threatens To Disrupt Forthcoming Elections In A New Video

Leader of the dreaded Islamic sect,Abubakar Shekau in a new video which was released on YouTube yesterday vowed to disrupt the Forthcoming General Elections scheduled for March 28th and April 11th 2015.

The video which was released on YouTube yesterday February 17th, showed Shekau saying in hausa language that even if he and his members are dead, Allah would not allow the elections to hold..

“This election will not be held even if we are dead. Even if we are not alive Allah will never allow you to do it,” Shekau said in Hausa language

In the video, Shekau said that last weekends attack on Dandikowa village in Gombe state was never repelled by the Nigerian military and that his men overran the troops and freed some of his members who were imprisoned.

Singer, Asa reveals how Islam influenced her music

Internationally acclaimed recording artiste, Asa has revealed that she was once a Muslim and that Islam played an important role in her style of music.In an interview with My Africa Podcast, Asa, told show host, Andre Blaze,this:

“I come from a Muslim background, and I actually had a stint with Islam. I was a Muslim for about 2 years or 3 years. I was a Muslim after high school because I lived with my grandparents. My grandparents were Muslims from Lagos Island, and yes it did influence the way I see things and the way I write.”

“It influenced the song ‘Awé’. You see just near where I used to live, there was a mosque, and we had a munedžim who calls out prayers.

“He would [do it] early morning by 5 O’clock, ‘Allaaaah’. That was amazing, It just inspired ‘Away’, so yeah, Islam, Christianity is always going to be part of my history.”

The singer is currently on a European tour for her album, ‘Bed of Stone’, visiting major cities on the continent.

Comedian AY, Writes Open Letter On Piracy Of His Movie "30 Days In Atlanta" To IG Of Police

Popular comedian and a producer, Ayo Makun alias AY, has written an open letter to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Suleiman Abba on the pirating of his movie. AY, who produced the new movie “30 Days in Atlanta’’ , urged the IGP in the letter to use the machinery at his disposal to identify and arrest those involved in the nefarious act.

The comedian, who made the copy of the letter available to newsmen, said that he had already put some measures in place to curtail the activities of the interlopers to no avail. He said that he had contacted the licensed distributors of the movie, Silverbird Film Distribution; the Director General of the National Copyright Commission (NCC), Mr Afam Ezekude and Ahbu ventures of Alaba market.

“I have always heard of the risk faced by honest producers and loss of revenue due to the activities of the incessant piracy cabals operating freely, without fear of the law in Nigeria.“And within the past few weeks, this has been my experience as I heard of the leak of my movie to various nefarious elements. 

“No more should a miscreant be celebrated or allowed to rape intellectual properties of honest hardworking citizens with impunity, while the owners of the property looks on helplessly. “No more should movie producers and other intellectual property owners’ scramble to make the little they can, before the ‘Alaba boys’ get their hands on the content.

“Alaba is part of Nigeria and as such the activities therein ought to be governed by the laws of Nigeria,’’ he said. AY said that the if the IGP did not curtail the continued dominance of piracy, producers would refuse to make more movies for fear of losing out. The comedian had also used the social media, including messages on Blackberry to urge the public to shun the hawkers of pirated works.

Reports proved that the movie, which featured AY, alongside Nollywood stars like Ramsey Noah, Mercy Johnson, Richard Mofe-Damijo and Hollywood icons, Vivica Fox and Lyn Whitfield, was largely shot in Atlanta, U.S.

The movie, which premiered in the country on Oct. 30, 2014, has since become the highest earning Nigerian movie at the Box Office, with reported gate takings of more than N100 million. It also premiered at Ghanaian cinemas on Jan. 30.

Toke Makinwa reveals the greatest thing about being married… (READ)

Media personality, Toke Makinwa in a new interview with Encomium Magazine opened up on her marriage to fitness expert Maje Ayida… yes, they’ve been married for over a year now.

See excerpts below:

On her marriage being a year old?

It is like closing your eyes and opening them, that’s how it feels clocking one. We woke up one morning and realized that it is a year already. It is really unbelievable.  We have been through a lot. If you are married, you will understand the first year is the most difficult time in marriage. We have had our own fair share, but we somehow pulled it together. That is why we are still here.

The greatest thing about being married

Having a constant friend, 24/7. You always have someone to talk to, you are never out of conversation.  I hope we never get out of conversation. You always have someone with you walking through the earth. You have the assurance that you are not alone but there is someone you pray with, play with and hold on to

What actually happened?  It seems you deceived people that you were not getting married to your husband again and before we knew it, you were married to him?

We have passed that now. We are two people trying to find our way around life. Sometimes you are happy, sometimes you are not. I think it was because I was apublic figure that was why it went far like that. A lot of people go through it, they break up to make up.  Boyfriend and girlfriend break up and still come together.  Husband and wife fight.  There was no deceit.  We are now together, we have been together for a year.

What do you cherish most about him?

We are different. He is the calm one, he is a bit quiet.  If anyone wants to take advantage of anyone of us, there is always that voice of reasoning that will calm things down and when I feel he is keeping too quiet, I voice out.  It is a mix.  I think that is exactly how God fashion things.

What has changed about you since you got married?

I don’t think anything has changed, nothing has changed.  I don’t think I really have to answer that question, people that know me should do so.

When are you starting a family?

When God says it is time.