Top Nigerian music producer HCode dies

Top Soul/Hiphop producer, Harry Mordi popularly known as HCode has passed on. Hcode, who produced 2face Idibia and Vector's Get Down died last night after suffering an Asthma attack. He was just in his mid 20s. Too sad! May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Malaysia Airlines 'loses contact with plane carrying 239 people'

This is not good at all. A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 carrying 239 people lost contact over the South China Sea on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, raising fears that the plane might have plunged into the pacific ocean.

The plane, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members, lost communication two hours into the flight in Vietnam's airspace at 1.20am local time, China's official Xinhua News Agency reports.

The aircraft left Kuala Lumpur for Beijing 12: 11 am on Friday and had been expected to arrive China at 6:30 am but lost contact with traffic controllers over the South China Sea between Malaysia and Vietnam.

Passengers were from 14 countries, including 153 from China, 38 from Malaysia, seven Australians and four Americans.

Search & rescue have begun and families and next of kin of passengers and crew have been notified. The last time a plane went missing like this, the plane, an Air France aircraft, was eventually found in the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the deaths of 228 people. This was in 2009. This is not good.

Presidency defends Abacha’s Centenary Award honour

President Jonathan's spokesman Reuben Abati has explained why late military dictator Gen. Sani Abacha was given the controversial Centenary Award, saying that the government was in no way supporting corrupt practices...

"This (award) does not in any means translate to supporting sharp practices or corrupt practices. It is important to make the clear distinction in this regard.

I think it is important to make the necessary distinction here. The centenary award, like every award, has its own criteria. That centenary award was in relation to the amalgamation, the national unity, the history of Nigeria and the roles played by certain individuals.

The centenary award was not a test of sainthood. In giving the award to the former Head of State, Gen. Abacha, the committee in charge made it very clear that the award in the category in which the former Head of State appeared was awarded with regard to the contributions of those individuals in keeping Nigeria together." Continue...

Photos From The House Of Nwocha Fashion Presentation

Munachi Abii, Damilola Adegbite, Ugonna Umeruo, and Toke Makinwa at House of Nwocha new collection presentation that took place last Sunday in Lagos. Continue to see more photos...

Update on torture of Ejigbo2: Faces of wanted suspects unveiled

These are the faces of 2 of the men who tortured three women for stealing pepper in the Ejigbo area of Lagos sometime last year. One of the women later died from her injuries. Here's a press release from The Force Headquarters, Abuja...

As part of the continuing enquiry into the torture of Ejigbo Market women, the Nigeria Police Force has obtained the pictures and descriptions of the three suspects declared wanted during the last press update. The three suspects are: (1) Ranti Lukeman Akande (after the cut), (2) Akeem Shitu (right)and (3) Tiri. (left)

"I work so hard yet I'm still a tenant' - Kunle Afolayan writes about hardship in Nigeria

Prolific movie producer and director Kunle Afolayan is tired of Nigeria and its hardship and took to his Facebook page to vent his frustration. He says he's seriously thinking of relocating. See the rest of his write up after the cut...

Drake and Rihanna hook-up in Amsterdam

My favourite new couple Drake and Rihanna are still hooking up. Rihanna was spotted in the crowd at Drake's concert in Amsterdam on Wednesday. She had dinner with him the night before the concert and partied with him after the show...

Terrorists' Human Butcher Apprehended by Nigerian Security Forces

Nigerian security forces operating with the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) yesterday repelled a dusk attack by terrorists in their bid to overrun markets in communities in the outskirts of Monguno and NNPC at New Marte, Borno State along Chadian border, this is according to a press release from the Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence.

According to the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen Chris Olukolade, over 50 assorted brands of grenades and 11 AK 47 rifles were recovered from the fleeing terrorists. Continue...

Foluke Daramola says her husband can marry another wife if he wants to

In an interview with Vanguard, today, actress Foluke Daramola said her husband of just one year can marry another wife if he so wishes...

Speaking about her husband's former wife, who he left to marry her, Foluke said:

"It’s not something I want to discuss, because my husband has told me sternly not to discuss his former marriage on the pages of newspapers. He’s capable of marrying more than one wife if he so wishes, so, I don’t see how or why he has to chase his wife out for me. Besides, did he chase her or she left of her own volition? or then, should I say the person my ex hubby is married to chased me out of my former home as well? Well, I decided to walk out of my former matrimonial home for personal reasons.

APC leader got N84billion contract under ex-CBN Gov Sanusi – PDP

PDP is claiming that an APC leader got a contract worth N84billion from recently suspended CBN governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and that is why APC what pained when Sanusi was removed.

Find the Punch report below...

The Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that an unnamed leader of the All Progressives Congress got a contract of N84bn from the suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Lamido Sanusi. 

The party said this was one of the reasons why the opposition party was pained when President Goodluck Jonathan suspended the CBN governor.

Apart from this, the party also alleged that another leader of the APC got another N5bn consultancy contract while Sanusi was in office.

"I don't have accounts or property abroad"- Pres. Jonathan declares

President Jonathan made this remark during the swearing-in of the 11 new ministers on Wednesday March 5th. He wouldn't lie about something like this, would he? So that's good to hear. But anyone doubts this?

Photo: Nigerian students rounded up in Malaysia

I sincerely cannot confirm that these are Nigerians but according to the person who sent the photo to me, they are Nigerians (and some citizens of other African countries) studying in Malaysia who were rounded up for not having complete papers. The sender said some of the students were arrested by immigration when they went to renew their visas, claiming they are living and schooling in Malaysia illegally. They want the Nigerian government to intervene and stop the harassment...

Oprah invites Lupita Nyong'o's family to lunch

You know you are made when the world's biggest star is interested in meeting your family. Lupita is currently in France to attend Paris Fashion Week....

Kanu Nwankwo undergoes heart surgery again!

Nigerian football legend and founder of the Kanu Heart Foundation, KHF, Nwankwo Kanu recently underwent a corrective heart surgery at the Cleveland Hospital Ohio, USA, Vanguard reports

The surgery was carried out during one of his normal yearly routine medical checks at the hospital following the 1997 heart surgery at the same hospital.

Co-ordinator of the Kanu Heart Foundation, Pastor Onyebuchi Abia confirmed the success of the surgery adding that the former Super Eagles captain has since left the intensive care unit, ICU, of the hospital and is recuperating in the hospital

"He’ll be back home in a few days time. I spoke with him Sunday afternoon and he confirmed he’s in a stable condition.’’, Abia said in a statement.

His younger brother Ogbonna Kanu confirmed to me that the surgery did take place and Kanu is recovering well.

Armed robbers invade Vine Branch Church in Ibadan during service

A gang of seven armed robbers today Sunday March 2 invaded The Vine Branch Church in Yemetu, Ibadan, Oyo state.

According to eyewitnesses, the robbery gang stormed the church around 12noon while the service was going on and after offering and tithes had been collected. The robbers told the congregation to lie on the floor and robbed in an operation that lasted 15 minutes. They took away Tithes/Offering, phones and other items.

The resident Pastor, Sola Kolade confirmed the incident and said some members sustained injuries. A member of the church who witnessed the incident said a police officer was killed in the operation but I can't confirm that...

Nigerian government grants Islamist terror preacher visa

The Federal Government granted visa to renowned extremist and Islamic terror preacher, Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips, who has been banned from a number of countries because of his messages. The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro said Philips was granted visa because he 'met the requirements

The  TelegraphNG reports

Philips who lives in Qatar has been issued a Nigerian Visa to visit and preach in the Country. The cleric has already been banned from countries like Australia, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, Kenya, amongst others.

Reports had it that the cleric celebrated his Visa issuance with his followers on his facebook on Sunday morning, saying, “Al hamdu lillaah. I just got a visa for Nigeria and will be going there in a few days, in shaa allaah. So, I hope to see all my Nigerian brothers and sisters. Baarakallaahu feekum”.

Ray J may have hit It first, but according to The Game, he also hit it!

According to a report by TMZ, The Game subtly rapped about banging Kim Kardashian a while ago.

"The Game didn't outright say he boinked Kim Kardashian back in the day ... but he did rap about it on a song with Ray J called, "I Hit It First"

TMZ obtained an early demo of Ray J's infamous song ... turns out Game was originally featured on the track -- and it sounds like he's rapping about hooking up with Kim.

Game is cryptic with his XXX lyrics -- but makes reference to her store "Dash" ... and says he'll show people how to really "drive that ghost" (seemingly talking about Kim's Rolls Royce Ghost.) He also raps about getting oral sex from someone in a private jet. All signs definitely point to sex." TMZ reports

 The Game reacted to the TMZ report with the tweet below...

Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite set to wed

I know you all are thinking, is this for real? Erm, yes it is...:-). Handsome Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh is officially off the market as he is getting ready to marry his girlfriend and Tinsel/Flower Girl co-star Damilola Adegbite. Y'all knew they were dating but you didn't know they were that serious, right? They are trying to shock everyone and get married quietly but erm...I got a job to do...lol

Their wedding will take place in Lagos on April 12th. Big congrats to them. They're so hot as a couple

Injustice at the hand of the Nigerian Police

A reader says he and five of his friends were wrongfully detained by the Nigerian Police Force simply for discussing and analysing Nigeria's political situation at their neighbourhood bar. Sounds strange to me but read his story below and share your opinion in the comment section...

It was around 4pm on Friday afternoon. A group of us – six young graduates, some of whom have been unemployed for years thanks to a broken system – sat nursing our choice of beverages at our neighbourhood bar Onishaga International Hotel in Akesan, as we fervently debated our latest political quandary: the celebration of Nigeria’s centenary in the face of terrorist attacks in Northern Nigeria. As was our tradition, we argued the merits and pitfalls of our Government until we reached a consensus.

On this particular afternoon, unbeknownst to us, a group of undercover policemen had infiltrated the hotel bar. They listened attentively to our heated debate, then, without warning or reason, arrested us at gunpoint. We were led, guns to our heads, our hands raised like wanted criminals, subjected to humiliation and ridicule in front of our peers into the unmarked police vehicle. We were powerless against these police officers. Our protests fell on deaf ears. We had no choice but to fall in line.

Not again! Rihanna goes braless at another fashion show in Paris

Rihanna attended three fashion shows at the Paris Fashion Week yesterday Saturday March 1st and for one appearance, the singer once again went topless. She wore a black and white fur stole with a sheer top and black trousers at Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show. And if you look closely, you can peep her nipples. They don't call her BadGalRiri for nothing...:-)

Photos: Mikel Obi and Genevieve Nnaji co-star in new movie

Remember those photos of Genevieve Nnaji and Mikel Obi in South Africa you guys saw a few weeks back and wondered what was going on? Well, the mystery has been unraveled...:-). It's for a movie. Yep, Chelsea football star, Mikel Obi has made his Nollywood debut.

Mikel was actually in SA to star in an inspirational new movie alongside superstar actress Genevieve Nnaji. The new movie is titled The Journey, sponsored by Amstel Malta. 

The Journey centres on the superstars' journey to success; how they started out, the story of their challenges and the glory of where they are now. The movie is to be premiered at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards on the 8th of March, 2014

Sharing centenary award with Abacha is an insult - Wole Soyinka

Prof. Wole Soyinka, yesterday Saturday March 1st said he rejected the centenary award conferred on him by the Federal Government because late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, was included in the list of awardees. His statement titled ‘The Canonisation of Terror,’ reads in part...

“Under that ruler, torture and other forms of barbarism were enthroned as the norm of governance. Nine Nigerian citizens, including the writer and environmentalist, Ken Saro-wiwa, were hanged after a trial that was stomach-churning even by the most primitive standards of judicial trial, and in defiance of the intervention of world leadership.

“We are speaking of a man who placed this nation under siege during an unrelenting reign of terror that is barely different from the current rampage of Boko Haram. It is this very psychopath that was recently canonised by the government of Goodluck Jonathan in commemoration of one hundred years of Nigerian trauma.”

Photos from the Centenary Awards

Former Presidents/Heads of State, business men, entertainers, sports men, and families of people who helped shape Nigeria in the last 100 years were all honoured at the Centenary Awards which held at the banquet hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday February 28th.

President Jonathan decorated seven living former Heads of State and Presidents including; Yakubu Gowon, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Ernest Shonekan and Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar.

He also honored 6 late Nigerian Heads of State post-humously.

Knife-wielding terror gang attack train station in China killing 33

A knife-wielding terror gang, consisting of eight men and two women, attacked people at a Chinese Railway station on Friday February 28th, killing at least 33 people and injuring 143 others, according to state TV.

The gang launched the horrific attack at Kunming railway station in Yunnan province at around 9pm local time on Friday, in what the Chinese government have described as 'an organised, premeditated, violent terrorist attack'. Four of the attackers were killed by police. 

Photos which were posted online by survivors who took photos of the carnage, showed dead bodies, pools of blood and abandoned luggage scattered across the terminal floor after the attack. 

With 33 dead, this attack is one of the deadliest in recent Chinese history.

"I don’t believe in gender equality" - Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

When asked in a recent interview with Punch how a woman can have a successful marriage, actress Omotola said she doesn't believe in gender equality and women should understand that men are the heads of the family. Omotola has been married for 18 years so I think she qualifies to advise other women. What she said below...
I don’t believe in gender equality. I do not believe that God made man and woman to be equal in any way. I believe that in every organised institution, there is always a head and an assistant. It doesn’t mean that one should take the other for granted, or disrespect the other. I believe the husband is the head of the home and the wife is an assistant. My husband is a pilot, I have flown with him several times and I understood that here is a captain and a co-pilot. They are both responsible for the passengers’ lives. But when there is a final decision to make, it is up to the captain to make it. He is more experienced and the one with the responsibility. But any mature captain will not ignore his co-pilot because the co-pilot is not a cabin attendant. He is there for a reason. It just depends on how you understand and play your roles. I believe women should understand this. When a woman starts a struggle for power tussle with him, it tends to cause friction in the home. The woman should give the man the respect as the head of the home and also prove herself as a worthy co-pilot. He needs to see you as a reliable co-pilot.

Photos from Omo Ibru & Maxwell Herbert Peile traditional wedding

One of the Ibru daughters Omotubie Ibru married her heartthrob Maxwell Herbert Peile today March 1st in Lagos. Several past and current state governors including former Governor of Ogun Olusegun Osoba, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta state, former Governor of Lagos State Bola Tinubu, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State and several other dignitaries attended the traditional wedding which held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan in Lagos.

Explosions rock football viewing centre in Maiduguri killing many people

Twin explosions rocked a football viewing centre in Ajilari ward, Jere Council area of Maiduguri, in Borno State today March 1st killing several football fans, Vanguard reports.

The Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), said to have been planted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists at the viewing centre at Ajilari Railway Cross, exploded at about 6pm,  killing many fans, while several others sustained injuries.

A residents of Ajilari told a Vanguard correspondent that, “Some suspected terrorists in two Toyota Hilux Pick Up vans, pretending to be  firewood suppliers, detonated the bombs near the football viewing centre,  resulting in loss of several lives.

Wizkid celebrates his parents

Wizkid shared a pic of his parents on his instagram page today and wrote that everything he is today he owes to them...

Photos: Genevieve Nnaji, Chaka Chaka, open Mudi South Africa

Genevieve Nnaji, South African icon Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Nigeria's Consular General to South Africa, Okey Amuche, South Africa Consul General to Italy, Saul Kgomofdomolobi, Super Sport presenter Mozez Praiz, actor/comedian, Basorge Tariah Jnr and many others attended the official unveiling of the South African branch of Nigerian fashion power house Mudi Africa. Mudi CEO
Mudiaga Enajemo pictured above with Ms Genny.

Kidnappers demand N500m ransom to free Pres. Jonathan's uncle

Abductors of Inengite Nitabai, the 70-year old uncle of President Goodluck Jonathan, have demanded a N500m ransom, Sahara Reporters report.

A security source said that the abductors threatened to kill him if the family fails to produce the money. The source also said the family had constituted a committee to evaluate the demand, establish negotiations with the abductors and facilitate his release.

He said the kidnappers had also warned against the involvement of security operatives in the matter.
"The kidnappers contacted the family four days after and demanded a whopping sum of N500m. It is believed that the family of the victim has begun negotiations with the hoodlums," he said.


Tension and panic set in when the kidnappers failed to establish any contact with the family of their victim three days after he was abducted.