Actress, Kiki Omeili Beats Oge Okoye At Afro Hollywood Awards Event In Akure..Tonto Dikeh, Femi Adebayo, Others Head To London As Winners

Up and coming actress, Kiki Omeili of 'Married But Living Single', which starred Funke Akindele and Joseph Benjamin, has been announced the winner as the Best actress in a supporting role (English language film) that had Nse Ikpe Etim and Oge Okoye.

Kiki was announced winner for the 17th African Film Awards 2012 otherwise known as Afro Hollywood Awards at a special ceremony held in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria on Wednesday 10 October. This has now qualified her, along with other winners, to attend the 17th African Film Awards 2012 ceremony holding on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the historic Stratford Town Hall, 29 Broadway, Stratford, London, UK.

Also announced winners at the announcement ceremony held in Akure were Tonto Dikeh who defeated Chika Ike and Omoni Oboli to win as the best actress (English movie), Femi Adebayo, Hafiz Oyetoro, Helen Paul, Andy Best and others.

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) Governorship candidate in Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), who attended the event said "I'm happy Governor Rauf Aregbesola supports you and I want to assure you that if we are voted into power in Ondo, he will not saddle it alone, we shall support.

Omotola Ekeinde Jalade Spotted Looking Hot In London (Photo)

Report just reaching us confirms that talented Nollywood superstar screen goddess, Omotola Ekeinde Jalade is presently in London, UK for the movie premiere of Amina, which holds tonight.


We reliably gathered that Omosexy, as she is fondly called by fans, flew in to London at about 5am today for the event holding tonight. Omotola is the star actress that featured in the movie.
The premiere holds in Leicester and it is expected to be one of the best premieres in that land.

Eight-Year-Old Boy Tied To A Tree And Burned Alive

On his eighth birthday he was tied to a tree, doused in petrol and set on fire.
The inferno left Robbie Middleton with third-degree burns to 99 per cent of his body. No-one expected him to survive.
But in a story of staggering courage, Robbie lived. He endured 200 operations and endless therapy to repair the burns.
Tragically, he was to die just weeks short of his 21st birthday from a cancer which doctors blamed on the original injuries.

 

 

 

After years of such terrible suffering, Robbie’s premature death was to have one positive outcome
In a harrowing 17-minute video made just before he died, he named the man he believed had torched him in Splendora, Texas, in 1998.
And he also claimed that he had been raped by the same person, a 13-year-old neighbour called Don Collins, two weeks before being set alight.
The terrible act was, Robbie alleged, a way of ensuring his silence.  
His accusations have opened the way for Collins, now a 27-year-old convicted sex offender, to be charged with felony murder.
The charge is only made for a criminal offence which has happened in conjunction with another crime.

BREAKING NEWS: Patience Jonathan Is Back

First Lady, Patience Jonathan has finally arrived in the country.

A host of fans and well wishers thronged the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe Int'l Airport in Abuja.
Although there has been mixed information about her trip abroad, it is obvious from what is happening at the airport, that Nigerians are happy to see her back.
One of the well wishers at the airport said, "our mother is back and we are all happy that she is back and she is well."
More details soon.

Police in Rivers State Parade Aluu 4 Killers

I got these still photos from STV 10 0'Clock news. The killers were paraded today and one of them told newsmen that two police officers came to the scene of the killing; one of the policemen pleaded with them to stop, while the other one encouraged them to continue. The guy with the arrow pointed to his head is the Aluu community chief, Alhaji Hassan Walewa.

By the way, the police didn't announce that Coxson Lelebori Lucky has been found. They mentioned that two more suspects were arrested today, but didn't give names. So until they officially announce it, Coxson is still a wanted man, in case anyone out there has any information. Continue to see more photos of the paraded killers...

 

 

Nigeria's Got Talent:Kate Henshaw shows emotions as auditions come to an end

This Sunday, we saw actress Kate Henshaw in a new light, as the biggest talent show hit Benin, Abuja and Calabar. “I’m just so emotional. I didn’t give you a chance, I judged by what I saw, it’s there I am sorry” she says to twenty six years old Jude James in Benin amidst tears.

The attendance in Benin, Abuja and Calabar was massive, the talents were impressive, and for the talentless? It was an easy task to show them the door.


“I know Nigeria’s Got Talents, but this is torture” Dan Foster says to a group from Abuja, “I hated it, every bit of it” Henshaw on the other hand was quick to say to Forty Eight years old Ndanyomo Ogbonnaya. 

“The content you have is so bland and tasteless, even underground average, you no reach” Yibo Koko says to Peter Nweke

All over the world talents in search of the big break scramble to audition for The Got Talent series. And as a matter of fact we should be expecting more with Nigeria’s Got Talent. The country is buzzing with enormous talent, And with Dan Foster, Yibo Koko and Kate Henshaw, the bar has been set even higher.

 

Man Throws Wife Into Pit Latrine In Ogun

The Ogun Police Command on Tuesday in Abeokuta paraded a suspect for allegedly killing his wife by throwing her into a pit latrine over a misunderstanding.

Mr Ikemefuna Okoye, the state’s Commissioner of Police, told newsmen that the 46-year-old unemployed man committed the act on Oct. 7 at Agbado area of the state.

“The Agbado Division had a distress call that a man had pushed his wife into a deep pit; we quickly rushed to the scene where the victim was met dead in the pit.

“The suspect was immediately apprehended and we are still interrogating him; he will be charged to court as soon as we are done with our investigations,” Okoye said.

The command also paraded an 80-year-old man and his 64-year wife over an allegation of illegal possession of firearms.

Okoye said the couple were arrested on Oct. 13 after the police conducted a search on their house at No 21 Obarinwa street, Aiyegbami, Ago-Iwoye.

“The DPO of Ago-Iwoye, Stephen Iriavbijeh, got information that the couple’s son is a notorious robber and he led a team to conduct the search.

“On getting there, the suspect was not seen but while executing the search warrant, one cut-to-size gun, two locally made pistols and 16 live cartridges were recovered in his mother’s wardrobe.

“Thus, we arrested the two of them in whose possession we found the firearms for thorough interrogation,” he said.

Okoye appealed to members of the public to assist the police with useful information that could lead to the arrest of criminals in the state.

The commissioner assured them that their identity would be treated with utmost confidentiality.

According to him, the police are working round the clock to ensure the safety of lives and property.

 (NAN)

Ghanaian actor Van Vicker & wife celebrate 9th wedding anniversary

  

19 years together? Wow! Big congrats to them.

Hon Abike Dabiri turns 50

The former NTA Newsline presenter turned politician (2 term lawmaker in the house of reps) turned 50 last week. she's planning to celebrate the milestone by hosting a children's party next week. Happy belated birthday to her

Yinka Ayefele cries out over plan to demolish his Nmillion house in Ibadan

 

The Oyo state government is planning to demolish the multi million naira music house - The Yinka Ayefele Music House, belonging to Tungba music creator, Yinka Ayefele, which is situated along Falana Rd in Ibadan . 

The state government said last week that the building is being considered for demolition because its on the right-of-way for the planned 8-lane road expansion in Ibadan. 

Reacting publicly for the first time since he got the news, Ayefele told Gbenga Shaba of Yes! Magazine that the planned demolition is a test of his faith.

"I know it's a test of my faith and it will soon pass. I observed the stipulated distance range for the building, but no one knew that the area would soon attract an 8-lane way, which will mean more lands have to give way for the expansion. I know I'm not the only one this will affect. there are hundreds of good people of Oyo state who derive their daily meals from different activities that are carried out in the building. I know the governor of Oyo state will now allow injustice to be carried out. I know he has a good heart and if the house is demolished, I hope I will be duely compensated.

BREAKING NEWS: Peter Rufai Slumps- Hospitalised

Former Nigerian international, Peter Rufai, on Tuesday night slumped in his office in Lagos, TV journalist, Kayode Tijani, is reporting.
The report says the retired goalkeeper was rushed to Toki Hospital, off Adeniran Ogunsanya, after he suddenly collapsed.
“I just got a call now from Bruce who is the younger brother of soccer icon Peter Rufai,”
Mr. Tijani posted on his Facebook page. He further quoted Bruce as saying, “Kayode, just to let you know we have a situation on our hands.your friend, my brother Peter Rufai yesterday night just suddenly slumped at the office.
“We rushed him to Toki Hospital off Adeniran Ogunsanya where he is now.
The doctors are doing everything possible though he’s not really come around yet and they don’t know yet what the real cause of the slump is.
“He’s been taking the death of our 78-year-old mum badly since last week. We are really praying here for his health.”
Peter Rufai, 49, who played for Nigeria between 1983 and 1998, returned to the country from his base in Europe to start a youth sports development programme.
He had 65 international caps for the Eagles, according to his Wikipedia entry.
His mother, Christiana, died last week, leaving him devastated.

Kogi Flood Disaster: Four Farmers Commit Suicide

Four farmers in Kogi State have committed suicide as a result of losses they incurred due to flood just as thousands of others have been displaced. President Goodluck Jonathan who disclosed this yesterday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital while undertaking a tour of the areas affected by flood  encouraged the Internally Displaced People, IDPs, in Bayelsa State not to give up hope, assuring that the Federal Government was committed to rehabilitating them.
He stated this in one of IDPs camps at Samson Siasia stadium, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Speaking in Yenagoa, President Jonathan said, “In Kogi State, four farmers committed suicide because they borrowed money from the bank to buy seeds and flood came and destroyed it. So because they were scared they committed suicide. I was also in a place in Kogi, where a storey building was under water.
“People that are not in IDP are the people always struggling for relief materials. This flood is all over the world, Asia, Europe, I know that Nigeria flooding is bad. And when we have such disaster food is not the problem, do not make food your priority.
“If you eat once, thank God, I know that none of you would die of hunger here. Before  the middle of November, the water would have receded.”
-VANGUARD

Why I married an Oyinbo husband – Actress Ashionye Ugboh Story by BENJAMIN NJOKU

 
Actress Ashionye Ugboh-Raccah
It’s now beginning to be a trend amongst the female Nollywood artistes to reach across the border for a suitor. Actress Ashionye Ugbo-Racca, who is married to a white man in a recent interview talked about her decision to marry her friend of 11 years.

What would you say marriage have done for you?

Marriage have matured me. As a single woman, there were certain things I did that I can’ t do now. Marriage and the birth of my child have made me a lot more patient and matured person. I am a woman now. There are some things that I look at now as a wife and a mother, and I ignore. But back then, I wasn’t matured enough and I thought I was. I have been matured for over three years now.

How did you meet your husband?

NOLLYWOOD Actor Brown Atiemwen Is Dead

'The Headies' Boss, Ayo Animashaun In Sexual Harassment Scandal With Teenage Female Staff**Imprisoned Staff For 3 Days

 
Beans spilling from the can of The Headies (formerly Hip Hop World Awards) boss, Ayo Animashaun seems very smelly as he is in an alleged sexual harassment mess with a teenage girl.

According to a source, Ayo is accused of sexually harassing a former female staff of his while the girl was on intern with him. The source gave the name of the 19 years old ex-worker of Ayo as Ajoke.

The source narrated that Ajoke was working with Ayo's TV section of the company, (Hip On TV) when this ugly incident happened. Soon after Ayo's former front desk officer, who is also a lady resigned under controversial issues, Ayo drafted Ajoke to that desk pending the time he finds a replacement for the former person.

But a week later, Ajoke was sacked and her salary not paid. When the Ajoke's mother arrived from the UK, she told her mum how Ayo allegedly made some sexual advances to her especially when they were alone.

This infuriated the mother, who then stormed her daughter's former office to make a warning to Ayo that her daughter is not from a poor home and does not need his salaries or sexual advances to survive. She then reportedly told Ayo that he should pay Ajoke the salary owed her or get her (Ajoke's mum) wrath.

Uche Jombo Endorses Upcoming Actress, Ruth Kadiri As Her Successor, Says 'Ruth Will Take Over From Me'--Uche Jombo

When in Matthew 3:17 John the Baptist in the Holy Bible told his followers "I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. that the one coming after him," not many thought he was referring to Jesus Christ. But when Jesus Christ started his work, he wowed many to their admiration.

At a time when some fans and Nollywood addicts are craving for new faces to take over from already established figures in the make-believe industry in Nigeria, superstar actress, Uche Jombo has revealed to Nigeriafilms.com 'the 'Jesus Christ' coming to take over from her, just like John The Baptist in the Holy Bible.

Nigeriafilms.com caught up with the recently married screen goddess at an event held last weekend. Uche was asked who among the up and coming actress she thinks can take over from her. The script writer cum actress and producer didn't hesitate in introducing one Ruth Kadiri, who Uche said can take over from her.

Asked the attributes she saw in the budding actress for her to have endorsed her. Uche said, "when I started, I was a script writer and an actress. This separated me from other actresses. It took me close to six years to see someone that could step into that.

"I acted in a film she (Ruth) wrote 'Mad Sex'. She was just starting then and that was the first time I came across a script written by her though she has written several others before. I saw the potentials in her as a script writer but when I saw her act, I was convinced she 'could be the next Uche Jombo' (our words). So, I encouraged her."

Will Ruth Kadiri be the 'Jesus Christ' that will do greater things John The Baptist (Uche Jombo) did? Fingers crossed.

Days After Aluu 4 Killing, Another Man Burnt Alive For Allegedly Stealing Necklace In Warri

MO’HITS SAGA: Fresh controversy as Dr. SID attacks D’banj in leaked conversation with Davido

D’banj and Dr SID at a press conference announcing their signing with Kanye West, June 2011

2012 has been a very busy year for the entertainment industry in Nigeria.

There’s been a lot of power play, signings, international collaborations and much more, but the famed Mo’hits Records break up is, without a doubt, the height of everything that has happened in Nigerian entertainment this year.

With a series of stories and scandals about former label mates D’banj and Don Jazzy parting ways, to more stories on the true and actual nature of their split, to the formation of individual labels, it was, to say the least, not a pleasant scenario.

But when will all this drama end? Not yet, it seems; another episode is unfolding, as Sidney ‘Dr SID’ Esiri, former Mo’Hits act, and now a MAVIN Records artiste, can’t seem to get over the brouhaha.

Dr SID plays the lead star in this episode; a recorded audio piece which leaked exclusively to NET, has thrown him into the spotlight for the wrong reasons, hinting at him being a very strong reason behind the Mo’Hits breakup.

Ufuoma Ejenobor and hubby welcome their first child

What’s it about pregnancies and Nollywood of late?

While pregnancy reports keep circling over the likes of Mercy Johnson, Funke Akindele and Ini Edo, another actress Ufuoma Ejenobor has taken delivery of a bouncing baby boy.

The 31-year-old and her hubby Steven McDermott are reported to have welcomed their first child on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at a private hospital in Lagos.

Rihanna’s a wrap star

Streets ahead ... Rihanna sports silk scarf headgear as she steps out in LA

Breast and rump are on the menu as Kim Kardashian goes for dinner

Queen of curves ... Kim Kardashian flaunts all of her assets in revealing clobber

Nollywood Actor,Nkem Owoh, battles Widow over a Plot of land in Enugu

A secondary school teacher, Mrs. Gloria Ayogu, on Sunday said she would consider legal actions against Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, if he failed to pay damages for allegedly demolishing her house in Enugu State.
Ayogu, a widow and an employee of Federal Government College, Enugu, has since 2008 been at war with Owoh over a piece of land at 9, Ikpeama Street, Emeheluaku Layout, Trans-Ekulu in Enugu metropolis.
The widow said she had long reported the case to the police and vowed to see the matter to the end.
She said her late husband bought and registered the landed property before he died in 2004.
She claimed, “Osuofia and his thugs appeared in 2008 and threatened me for four years against building on the land.”
According to her, shortly after she completed the bungalow, which she said she built with a loan, and was on the verge of moving in, “Osuofia finally made good his threats and pulled down the house on September 30, 2012.”

Photo – Buttocks Injection Leaves Woman with No Legs, Very Sad

Teased by her family and friends about her flat “pancake” booty, Apryl Michelle Brown had always been insecure about her backside. Once she got enough money, she told herself, she’d buy herself a better one.
“I didn’t know if I wanted to look like Janet Jackson or J. Lo,” the Los Angeles cosmetologist, 46, says in an exclusive interview featured in the November issue of ESSENCE magazine. “I just wanted a new, bigger booty.”Pls click to continue reading. Btw, thats the woman up there.
Tragically, her quest for curves cost her all her limbs and almost her life.
In 2004, Brown says she paid a “pumper,” an unlicensed person, to inject industrial-grade silicone into her
buttocks. Brown can’t recall how much the woman actually charged — maybe $500, maybe $1,000 — but
over time, she says, the area became intensely irritated and painful, and the skin blackened. By early 2006
she says the silicone had hardened, causing severe pain and infection, ultimately requiring her to have
lifesaving amputation of her limbs last year.
Now adjusting to her new life with prosthetics, Brown shares her story — and her warning for others
tempted to check out “pumping parties” — with writer Amy Elisa Keith in ESSENCE. “I was left here for a purpose,” she says. “I have to get the word out so that nobody else makes this choPl

Goldie and Prezzo holiday in America

 

The former BBA housemates are currently holidaying in New York City. As part of his new status as ONE Campaign Ambassador, Prezzo was invited to the states late last month to attend the grand opening of the $1 billion Barclays Center where Jay-Z performed eight shows. Goldie later joined him there. They are even rocking the same hoodie with same inscription. Awwwwww....:-)

Another bloody Sunday as gunmen kill over 20 people in Kaduna

Unknown gunmen early this morning opened fire on people leaving a Mosque after morning prayers in a remote village called Dogo Dawa in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna, killing several people.

The gunmen also embarked on a house to house search in the area, shooting and stabbing people to death.
The Kaduna state police commissioner confirmed the incident and said troops have been deployed to the area.Villagers said at least 20 bodies were counted after the attack.

Mother of twins commits suicide by jumping into Osun River in Ede

A few days after she was delivered of a set of twins, Mrs Shekinat Abdurazaq, 27, allegedly committed suicide on Wednesday when she jumped into the Osun River in Ede.

The incident occurred at about 3.30 p.m. on the Osun River Bridge on the Oke Gada Road. It was learnt that the woman, who hailed from Ede in Osun, delivered the twins 11 days ago.

An eyewitness account revealed that shortly before Abdurazaq jumped into the river, she reportedly prayed and gave alms to beggars around the bridge head.


One of the eyewitnesses, who identified himself as Selia Mojeed, said that people did not know that Abdurazaq wanted to commit suicide, else they would have prevented her from doing so.

Although efforts to speak with her husband failed, it was said that the woman had no outstanding problems with her spouse, family or neighbours before the incident.

Efforts by sympathisers and passersby to rescue the woman failed as she was said to have drowned immediately.

Shortly after the incident, her husband who also attempted to jump into the river was prevented from doing so by onlookers.

The police later whisked away the deceased’s husband and placed him under safe custody at the Police “A” Division in Ede.

Contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Folasade Odoro, confirmed the incident.

Source: NAN

3rd Mainland Bridge to be shut down tomorrow Sunday 14th

The Lagos State Government yesterday announced that the 3rd Mainland Bridge will be completely shut down tomorrow Sunday Oct 14th to allow the contractors to do the concrete casting of the expansion joints currently undergoing repair works on the Oworonshoki-bound section. The government explained that the concrete casting and drying process requires zero vibration, and that's why they are shutting down the bridge from 6.am to 12 midnight. So motorists are advised to find alternative routes.

Photos: Banky W, Wizkid, Skales and Shaydee Shoot New Video

 

Wizkid, Banky W, Skales and Shaydee came together last weekend to shoot video for the hit single "Sun Mo Mi", off the first EME album, EME "Empire State of Mind".

The video also has pop acts, Lynxxx, MoCheddah make cameo appearances; showing support to newest EME signee, Shaydee. Directed by the gifted, Clarence Peters, the video promises to blow your minds. More photos after the cut...

2face parties with Dammy Krane, Tony Tetuila on Hennessy Artistry club tour

 

The Hennessy Artistry club tour hit Lagos for another smashing party with music fans and lovers of Hennessy last week Saturday, October 6^th. The day after M.I and Naeto C visited Abuja for their second club appearance on Friday October 5^th, DammyKrane and Tunde Ednut headed to Rumors Nightclub in Ikeja, Lagos for the Hennessy Artistry club tour event. 

2Face’s protégé, DammyKrane wowed guests with a thrilling performance of his hit track, “My Dear”. Guests also went wild as 2Face joined DammyKrane on stage during his performance.

Fast-rising pop star, Tunde Ednut also got the crowd screaming with excitement as they sang along to his hit track “Catching cold”.

Some notable faces at the event include: 2Face, Tony Tetuila, Chris of BBA among others.