Toyin Aimakhu-Johnson lashes out at the ‘Agbaya’ trying to tarnish her image

Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu-Johnson, took to Twitter pointing fingers at a senior colleague, for attempting to destroy her peaceful home, many wondered who that could be.
Well, there are indications that she’s at war with an unamed dark-complexioned senior female colleague.

Toyin Aimakhu-Johnson tweeted that “Continue to tarnish my image all in the name of pretence, AGBAYA. I had fun when I was single, I’m married now and will stay in JESUS name. Yes you are dark and ugly, remember your age as well.
“Be walking around all in the name of stardom…GOD always with me. Aunty Agbaya. Yes I took some roles because I was single and love my job, I’m married now and that is another phase. Agbaya continue to dey jump around…you hire people to comment on blogs all because you want people to feel you are good? Do you know how many homes you don break…Aunty agbaya, sidon dey act film”

Fathia Balogun reverts to maiden name

After the court case drama between Yoruba actress Fathia Balogun and her ex-husband Saidi Balogun over the use of his surname, Fathia has finally replaced her last name with her maiden name Williams.

Her Instagram page now bears “Fathia Williams” but her Facebook and Twitter account names are yet to be changed.

D’Banj, Genevieve Nnaji officially dating again

33-year-old D’Banj and Nigerian screen goddess Genevieve Nnaji, 34, are back in love again, two years after they first called it quits.

You recall that the two lovebirds have been spotted at events together recently.

D’Banj and Genevieve had dated on and off from 2009 to 2011 before Genevieve called off the relationship because of D’banj’s commitment issues.

Genny is reportedly staying at D’banj’s Lekki home, and they are already talking marriage.

Wole Soyinka loses daughter to illness

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has lost one of his daughters.

Iyetade Soyinka, the second daughter of the revered writer, is said to have died after a brief illness.

She is said to have given up the ghost at the University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital at the age of 48.

A statement signed by Prof. Soyinka’s aide, Jahman Anikulapo, reveals that the late mother of two was being treated for an undisclosed ailment at the hospital where she died.

“The late Iyetade Soyinka was a student at staff School and Queens School, Ibadan and she later furthered her studies at the University of Ibadan school of medicine,” the statement reads.

She is described as an “affable, intelligent and sometimes capricious” woman. Despite her health woes, the late Iyetade Soyinka “greeted every day with a smile and doted on her two children.”

“Iyetade leaves behind two children, both parents, numerous siblings, nieces and nephews.” No funeral arrangements were announced in the statement.

May her soul rest in peace.

Cradinal Okojie reacts to Chris Okotie's attack on Catholics

Former Bishop of Lagos, retired Cardinal Anthony Okojie has finally reacted to the offensive remark made by Chris Okotie of Household of God where he said all Catholics will go to hell because they worship Satan and are led by an anti-Christ Pope.

Reacting, Cardinal Okojie said Okotie needs to watch what he says or he'll be disgraced
“It is always good to talk on what you know, not on what you do not know. The problem we have today is that a lot of people put their mouth in what does not concern them because they want people to know that they too are there; that they can be reckoned with.
“I don’t think that is the way to do things, no. I think the best thing is to always put your mouth where God puts it, if you don’t want to be disgraced.” Okojie said

Aero Contractor plane loses tyre upon landing in Lagos

Story of what happened as told by one of the passengers, former FCT minister, Nasir El-Rufai

Uche Jombo celebrates 34th birthday with hubby

Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo Rodriguez turned 34 on the 28th of December and celebrated the day with her husband, Kenny Rodriguez in New York.

Oshiomhole Survives Car Accident

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole was involved in a car accident this morning. Fortunately, he escaped unscathed. Below is a statement released by his Special Adviser, Media & Public Affairs, Prince Kassim Afegbua.

Governor Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole survived a motor accident at Ewu Village along the ever-busy Benin-Auchi road in Edo State at about 9.45am Saturday, 28th December 2013 on his way back to Benin City from his Iyamho Village. The incident occurred at about 9.45am at Ewu, in Edo Central Senatorial District, when a Peugeot J5 Bus filled with tomatoes and plantains apparently lost control and rammed into the Governor’s Flag Car from the opposite direction before swerving into a roadside ditch.

Three vehicles in the Governor’s convoy were in front of the Governor’s Flag Car and had passed the Peugeot J5 Bus before it [J5 Bus] had direct impact with the Governor’s car, which had the Governor, his Aide-De-Camp [ADC] and his Driver as occupants. The Governor’s Car was badly affected but both occupants of the Peugeot J5 Bus and that of the Governor’s sustained no injuries.

The Peugeot J5 Bus was following a truck that was descending the Ewu Slope when it suddenly veered off into the Governor’s lane from the opposite direction and directly impacted on the Governor’s vehicle, apparently because of brake failure. The good story is that nobody sustained injuries in both vehicles. The Comrade Governor is hale and hearty, his ADC and other occupants of the Peugeot J5 are also in good condition.

The incident has been reported to the Divisional Police Station at Ewu for further investigation. This is to assure all good people of Edo State that there is no cause for alarm. Their loving Comrade Governor is fine, hale and hearty as well as other occupants of the other affected vehicle. The Comrade Governor is wishing everyone a prosperous new year ahead.

Signed

Prince Kassim Afegbua

Special Adviser, Media & Public Affairs.

“I’m in pain, but I’m happy”: Hollywood actor, Jet Li, battling serious health issues

Chinese action star and martial arts hero, Jet Li, has said that he is being treated for an overactive thyroid, but he is determined to fight the condition head-on.

The superstar who is known for his kung fu skills,  discussed his diagnosis during the recording of a talent show he is judging in China.

During the recording of the show on Tuesday, the 50-year-old actor appeared to have a fuller face and heavier frame. He said his weight has fluctuated but he is taking it all in stride.

Li, even  joked about his weight gain and said “I’m fat, I don’t have the time to lose it. It’s a fact!”

According to a Daily News report:

 He explained that exercise is not advised with the medication he’s taking. An overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism, causes changes in a person’s metabolism and heart rate, among other symptoms, but is generally treatable with medications.
Li was diagnosed in 2010. He kept his condition under control with medication, but it came back with a vengeance recently.
He said that he’s tackling his illness head-on. “I’m just a regular guy, I’m not Wong Fei Hung, I’m not Huo Yuan Jia (kung fu heroes he portrays on film), I’m not a hero. I’m just like you.”

A martial arts champion at a young age, Li turned to acting and began showing off his kung fu skills on big screens in the 1980s.

He catapulted to fame in the ‘90s with the “Once Upon a Time in China” films where he portrayed martial arts master Wong Fei Hung.

His Hollywood career includes such titles as “Lethal Weapon 4,” “Romeo Must Die” and more recently “The Expendables 2.”

Li confessed there are times he’s unsure if he’s able to carry on with work, but he’s determined. “I’m in pain, but I’m not suffering. I’m happy,” he said.

Fashola Approves 120 New Vehicles For Traditional Rulers

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has approved the procurement of 120 new vehicles of various brands for traditional rulers in the state.

The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Ademorin Kuye, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.

The commissioner, who said the vehicles would be purchased in 2014, noted that they would enable the traditional rulers to discharge their responsibilities effectively.

“Already, the 120 vehicles have been provided for in the 2014 budget and these would add to the over 30 vehicles that we have provided in the current year.

“These vehicles speak of the commitment of the state government toward improving the welfare of traditional rulers in the state and empowering our Obas to serve their people, ‘’ he said.

Kuye also told NAN that the state government was renovating palaces and building some new ones to strengthen the traditional institution and improve the living standards of the traditional rulers.

“We have just delivered a new palace for the Alara of Ilara, Epe and work would soon commence on new palaces for the Akran of Badagry and Olu of Ikeja,

“Renovation of the palaces of Ayangburen of Ikorodu and Elejigbo of Ejigbo are ongoing and we are taking all these steps to strengthen the traditional institution in the state, ‘’ he said.

The commissioner added that the state government had set up a committee to consider applications from traditional rulers seeking upgrade.

He said that the committee embedded in the State’s Council of Obas would ensure that qualified traditional rulers get the deserved elevation.

“We have different categories of Obas in the state and some of them, based on historical evidence and some other considerations, believe they should be upgraded to higher categories.

“So the committee on upgrade of traditional rulers will consider applications, scrutinise the evidence provided there-in and make recommendations to the state government for approval.

“It is State Executive Council that gives the final approval based on the merits of the recommended applications, ‘’ Kuye said.

The commissioner, who said traditional rulers were partners in progress, added that the state government would continue to work with them to ensure development in the state. [NAN]

Headies 2013: Full list of winners and photos

On Boxing Day, the black carpet was rolled out at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos for The Headies 2013. The awards night was hosted by Mavin Records artistes Tiwa Savage and Dr Sid.
Olamide was the king of the night, picking up three awards for himself plus an award for collaborating with Phyno on Ghost Mode. Afro pop star Sean Tizzle, won the Next Rated award which came with a Hyundai Tucson SUV.
Omo Baba Olowo Davido, bagged the Hip Hop World Revelation of the year award and Best R&B/Pop Album.
See full winners’ list and photos below:
Best Recording of the Year
I Wish – Waje
Good Morning – Brymo
Natural Something – Sound Sultan
This Year – Jaywon – WINNER!
Producer of the Year
Pheelz – Durosoke
DTunes – Sho Lee - WINNER!
Del B – Limpopo
Leriq – Like to Party
Legendury Beatz – Emi Ni Baller

Best Music Video
Alingo – Jude Okoye/Clarence Peters - WINNER!
Oliver Twist – Sesan
Gaga Crazy – Aje Filmworks
Azonto – Moe Musa
Yes/No – Clarence Peters

Best R&B/Pop Album
Iyanya Vs. Desire – Iyanya
O.B.O. – Davido - WINNER!
R&BW – Banky W
Blessed– Flavour
Away & Beyond – 2Face Idibia

Best R&B Single
Don’t Let Go – Capital Femi
Good Good Loving – Banky W - WINNER!
Like to Party – Burna Boy
Rich & Famous – Praiz
Omote – Ese Peters

Best Pop Single
Ihe Ne Me – 2Face Idibia - WINNER!
The Kick – Wande Coal Feat. Don Jazzy
Gobe – Davido
Catching Cold – Tunde Ednut
Ur Waist – Iyanya
Goody Bag – D’Prince

Best Reggae/Dancehall Single
I Wish – Waje - WINNER!
Rihanna – Orezi
Give it To Me – General Pype
Go Down – Baba Dee

Best Rap Album
Oga Boss – Ill Bliss
The Second Coming – Vector
YBNL – Olamide - WINNER!
Book of Rap Stories – Reminisce

Best Collabo
Ghost Mode – Phyno Feat. Olamide - WINNER!
Tony Montana (Remix) – Naeto C Feat. D’banj
Baddest Boy – EME Feat, Wizkid, Skales & Banky W
Ezioku – Lynxxx Feat. Ikechukwu, Ill Bliss & Phyno
Emi Ni Baller – Chidinma Feat. Suspect & Ill Bliss
Baby Mi Da (Remix) – DR. Victor Olaiya Feat. 2Face Idibia


Best Rap Single
Man of the Year – Phyno - WINNER!
Anam Achi Kwanu – Ill Bliss Feat. Phyno
Durosoke – Olamide
2 Musshh – Reminisce
Ghost Mode – Phyno Feat. Olamide

Best Vocal Performance (Male)
Rich & Famous – Praiz - WINNER!
Omote – Ese Peters
Don’t Let Go – Capital Femi
Yes/No – Banky W

Best Vocal Performance (Female)
I Wish – Waje
Toh Bad – Niyola
Irawo – Seyi Shay
Totally Yours – Zaina
Only You – Nikki Laoye - WINNER!

Next Rated
Sean Tizzle - WINNER!
Dammy Krane
Burna Boy
Seyi Shay
Phyno

Hip Hop World Revelation
W.A.J.E – Waje
Omo Baba Olowo – Davido - WINNER!
Frenzy – D’Prince
The Year of R&B – Capital Femi

Lyricist on the Roll
Olamide – Voice of the Streets
Boogey – Sanctum
Mode 9 – Let It Go - WINNER!
Phyno – Man of the Year

Best Street-Hop Artiste
Terry G – Run Mad
Durosoke – Olamide - WINNER!
My Dear – Dammy Krane
Skibo – Solid Star
Alaye – LKT

Best Alternative Song
Repete – Black Magic - WINNER!
Omo Pastor – Ajebutter 22 Feat. BOJ
Feel Alright – Show Dem Camp Feat. BOJ & POE
This Year – Jaywon

Album of the Year
Iyanya Vs. Desire – Iyanya
O.B.O. – Davido
R&BW – Banky W
Blessed – Flavour
YBNL – Olamide - WINNER!

Artiste of the Year
Iyanya - WINNER!
Davido
Wizkid
Flavour
Olamide
Ice Prince

Song of the Year
Durosoke – Olamide
Ur Waist – Iyanya
Alingo – P-Square
Sho Lee – Sean Tizzle
Limpopo – Kcee - WINNER!

Most Downloaded Callertune
Harrysong – Mandela

Hall of Fame
Wasiu Ayinde

Missing money: Controversy trails death of banker in car crash

25 year old banker Benjamin Idim died on December 14th in a fatal car crash after he lost control and crashed his KIA car at Utako in Abuja while returning from a visit to a friend at midnight.

Ben, who worked with Diamond Bank, Gwarimpa, Abuja, was said to have had about N2million cash in the trunk of his car at the time of the accident, but the bulk of the money has yet to be recovered, according to his family. His body and wrecked car were evacuated from the scene of the accident by the police, who said they only recovered N800, 000. The late banker's family, who has since been buried, insists there was more money in the car. Continue...


Benjamin Idim's father Ita Idim said:
“We went to the police at Utako and they handed over two phones and about N800,000, which they said was recovered from the car. Later we learnt that the money in the car was more than the amount the police gave us. The bank also confirmed that he had more than that amount with him. If the police can hand over N800,000, you can be sure he had more than that in the car. The Nigerian Police Force can’t give all the money they recovered.”
A Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT said the family needs to understand that the police was not the first responders at the scene of the accident.
“Are they sure the police were the first to arrive at the scene? Besides, saving the boy’s life would be their priority, nobody would be checking the boot of the car to know whether he had money there or the amount of money in the car,” the officer stated

"LADIES"What did you get for Xmas? Tiny got a convertible Bentley from T.I

What did you get for Christmas? Cards? Scarfs? Hampers like me? Well, you and I are not on Tiny's level. Lol. Rapper T.I.'s wife got a brand new convertible Bentley from him as a Christmas present.

Chris Brown spends Christmas with Karrueche Tran

Karrueche visited Chris Brown in rehab on Christmas Day and shared a pic for all to see...:-)

Timi Dakolo and wife welcome third child, a baby girl

Timi 'the voice' Dakolo and his wife, Busola, welcomed their third child on Christmas Day yesterday December 25th. Big congrats to them...

Frank Edoho & new wife Sandra Onyenaucheya expecting first child

The couple who went public in 2011 after the 'Who Wants To Be a Milllionaire' host ended his marriage to TV gal, Katherine Ibiang after over 10 years together, are expecting their first child.

Mother of one, Sandra, and father of three Frank got married last year and were even rumoured to have quietly done their traditional wedding two weeks back. Sandra shared photos from her baby shower, which held on Sunday December 22nd, on her Facebook page.

Governor Fashola pays condolence visit to the Ogunros

Charles Novia Attacks Maheeda

Its so obvious Charles Novia can't stand Maheeda's way of life, he can't just ignore her, here are his tweete to her again after she posted some nude christmas photos