Seyi Hunter and Collins Onwochie at war

A young budding producer, Seyi Hunter, has accused actor, Collins Onwochie of cheating her out of a movie deal.

She alleged that the more experienced actor manipulated her into signing a contract which would enable him to cream off 30 per cent of the proceeds from her soon to-be-released movie.

According to Hunter, as a greenhorn in the movie industry, she needed an established act to help her ‘coordinate’ cast and crew for her debut movie. And as such, she sought the help of Onwochie, not knowing that would be her undoing.

Pasuma turns rapper

Fuji maestro Pasuma Wonder is not relenting in his quest to release a full hip hop album in the first quarter of 2015. Signed on to his record label ‘Wasbar Records’ and a management company ‘AO21’ led by his manager Afolabi Oyekoya, the Fuji musician has just taken it a notch higher with the release of full rap track titled ‘Ogede Ti Pon.’

I almost ran mad the first time I got N100,000 –Timi Dakolo

The story of Timi Dakolo could be likened to that of a popular cliché, grass to grace.

Before he won Idols West African in 2007, the soulful singer was just ‘a nobody.’ In fact, at a point in his life, he resorted to menial jobs in order to survive.

Now, his story has changed, Timi now wines and dines with the President, performing with the elite and travelling all over the globe.

But he cannot forget in a hurry his humble beginning.

A marketer stole my N2m when I released my first album –Ogogo

Unknown to many, veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan fondly called Ogogo, is a singer who specialises in Yoruba poetry. He infuses the poetry with songs to make it melodious.

In a recent chat with Saturday Beats, Ogogo recalled that being a novice in the industry, a marketer stole N2m from him when he first ventured into music but he said he has since forgiven the marketer even though he refused to divulge the name of the said marketer. He however said the incident did not deter him from singing.

“After my illness, I released an album which I titled ‘Appreciation’ in 2009. It is more about Yoruba poetry. I had it in mind to produce the album but I had kept procrastinating. One day, I went into the studio with some of my younger ones and I produced the album. It was launched in America and was well accepted, so I decided to do the same in Nigeria. I produced the album but unfortunately for me, the marketer I was dealing with stole over N2m from me. I did not make noise about it; neither did I chase him about with the police. To be honest, I felt the impact of the theft but I thank God that I am hale and hearty today,” Ogogo said.

BUHARI CONCEDES VP SLOT TO TINUBU

Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has conceded the picking of his running mate to Bola Tinubu, national leader of the party, Ashiwaju.org can report. This has in effect diminished the chances of Chibuike Amaechi, governor of Rivers state, who was all along tipped to be the vice-presidential candidate. Further discussions are going to be held this weekend, but a quick decision may not be reached. The party still has up till December 18 to submit the name of the nominee to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Buhari’s decision to give Tinubu the slot is

B’Haram: External, internal sabotage frustrate me –Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday admitted his frustration with the Federal Government’s efforts to tackle insecurity in some parts of the country, which he described as being hampered by sabotage.

Jonathan spoke while receiving some Nollywood and music stars under the auspices of “Creative Professionals,” who paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The President described the alleged sabotage as a frustration, occurring both internally and externally.

He however did not explain further on the nature of the sabotage or whether the saboteurs are in the government or in the military.

PDP, APC primaries: Dollar, Naira rain for delegates

The delegates that participated in the just concluded primaries of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress across the country have been laughing to the bank following the huge amount of money some aspirants reportedly paid to them.

Saturday PUNCH learnt that the aspirants sent some of the money to the delegates through the leaders of their parties.

It was learnt that apart from the money, incentives such as promise of automatic employment, among others, were also deployed in wooing the delegates.

A jungle in the city: Story of a 500-room house where tenants live as prisoners

Covered in a stream of sweat as he made for the narrow entrance leading outside the block, Okoli Nwabueze (not real name), cursed and grumbled angrily. He was deep in slumber by the time the fan in his room stopped rolling that afternoon and so couldn’t make it out on time to enjoy cool, ‘precious’ breeze. Lacking proper ventilation, electricity supply was the only means to keep the temperature within the room normal. Last year, when he paid N140, 000 as rent and related charges for 12 months to move into Agboye ‘Estate’, a gigantic structure with over 500 rooms stretching on about four plots of land on Oduntan Street, Ketu, Lagos, this was not what he expected. The situation leaves him deeply frustrated.

EXPOSED: Ex-militant, Tompolo, buys six warships

A former Niger Delta militant, Mr. Government Ekpemupolo, alia Tompolo, has bought seven decommissioned Norwegian battleships, Saturday PUNCH has learnt.

Reports by a Norwegian newspaper, Dagbladet, said that the fast-speed Hauk-class guided missile boats had been re-armed with new weaponry.

The report also revealed that Ekpemupolo’s most recent purchase is a KNM Horten, a fast-attack craft now used in fighting piracy in Nigeria’s waterways.

VP slot: APC considers Buhari’s list of three

The All Progressives Congress is considering the list of three nominees by its presidential candidate for the 2015 elections, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The party is to select one of the three names as the running mate of the general.

A high ranking member of the party, who confided in Saturday PUNCH in Abuja on Friday, said the presidential candidate has been under pressure by power blocks within the party long before he emerged.

I don’t use sex as propaganda to sell my music – BabaDee

Dare Fasasi otherwise known as Baba Dee, has beaten his chest that he doesn’t use sex as a propaganda to sell his music.
The dancehall star and actor, who recently co- produced a movie with his brother Sound Sultan said: “It is the normal thing that happens in America and other countries.

How Bokiestar fought off mum and dad for music

Ekperigha Binta Bokizibe, known as Bokiestar in the music industry, didn’t just follow her heart to satisfy her passion for music, she also studied the art to be complete as a musician. But, So far, the journey has been an uphill experience for her, where joy comes with pain, where every smile comes with a sigh but as they say “whatever doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger’. Hear her story:
Bokiestar-1What are you working on for now?
I am working on so many things; I am trying to bring out another track. It is not going to take long, I will soon be dropping the single and I am hoping it is going to be a hit.
How soon are we expecting an album from you?

Project Fame taught me to be disciplined

In a chat with Showtime, Geofrey Oji, winner of Project Fame West Africa Season 7 said being part of Project Fame taught him to be disciplined.
Geoffrey-Oji“ I feel blessed winning Project Fame; it was an opportunity for me to showcase what I have and also to represent the other contestants who were on the academy. Project Fame taught me to be disciplined.
In as much as we have fun attached to entertainment, it’s not really about fun, but more about discipline. It’s about you being committed to what you are good at. The only way to apply the discipline is to be disciplined.”

Future Award special: Linda Ikeji donates N1m to fight Ebola

It was indeed an unforgettable eveningof inspiration and glitz, as the Future Awards Africa 2014 held on Sunday at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel.
The event hosted by Iyanya, Osas Ighodaro, Ice Prince and Flavia was graced by stars like Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Banky W, Funke Akindele, Seyi Shay, Dakore Akande, Timi Dakolo, Toke Makinwa, Toolz, Uti Nwachukwu, and others notable dignitaries.
Ten outstanding individuals were rewarded for their excellent work across different fields: business, entertainment, politics, science and technology and education.

Majek Fashek returns to stage at Carniriv 2014

Nigerian reggae legend, Majek Fashek, who has been missing on stage for a long time now, will be thrilling his fans once again as he performs at this year’s Carniriv, which kicked off yesterday in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
Majek will be performing alongside fellow reggae star including Ras Kimono, renowned for his unique Rumba Style genre.

I am selling nasty music and getting rich off it —Reminisce

Popular indigenous rapper, Remilekun Safaru known as Reminisce  has come out to declare that though people term his indigenous rap music as foul and disgusting music, but he is getting rich off it.

“I don’t think anyone has given indigenous rappers any chance, we took it by ourselves. We just decided among ourselves that we need to make people know what we have to offer. Indigenous rappers own the crowd. Let’s be very honest with ourselves, how many people can speak good

How Wizkid and I produced ‘Caro’ – LAX

Hewas an underground artiste before destiny brought him and Wizkid together. But today,  fast rising pop star,  and Star Boy artiste, Damilola Afolabi popularly known as L.A.X  whose first official single, “Ginger” featuring himself and Wizkid has become a club banger recently opened up to Showtime Celebrity, on how he began his foray into music; what he has learned working with Wizkid, and the mystery behind the wave-making song “Caro”, featuring the two of them among other issues…

‘I’m scared of producing another film after Ije’

Producer of the award winning block buster, “Ije: The Journey”, Chineze Anyaene has opened up on why she has not produced another movie few years after she produced the film that broke the box office record in Nigeria, making over N59.8 million in six months.
The film featured two star actresses, Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde who are regarded by many as industry rivals.

Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Olamide and others battle for The Headies

The Headies has gained the reputation for becoming one of the most revered awards ceremonies in the Nigerian music industry. It’s the award every Nigerian artiste, both young and upcoming dream of .
Come this Sunday, The Eko Hotels and Suite Convention centre will play host to the biggest entertainers in the country as the Headies award come to town again.

Shinkafi, Ajibola emerge as APGA, PDP gov candidates for Zamfara, Kwara States

The National Secretary of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the party in Zamfara State.
Shinkafi was unanimously endorsed by all the delegates of the party during their primaries held at the Gusau Airport in the state capital.
In Kwara State, the Senator representing Kwara South in the National Assembly, Suleiman Simeon Ajibola also emerged the gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state for the 2015 general elections.
Ajibola will slug it out with the incumbent Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed also from the area during the election.

Shinkafi, Ajibola emerge as APGA, PDP gov candidates for Zamfara, Kwara States

The National Secretary of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the party in Zamfara State.
Shinkafi was unanimously endorsed by all the delegates of the party during their primaries held at the Gusau Airport in the state capital.
In Kwara State, the Senator representing Kwara South in the National Assembly, Suleiman Simeon Ajibola also emerged the gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state for the 2015 general elections.
Ajibola will slug it out with the incumbent Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed also from the area during the election.

Crisis looms in Onitsha market as trustees vow to halt govt’s caretaker system

Crisis is currently brewing at the Bridge-head market, Onitsha, Anambra State, following moves by the trustees, patrons and stakeholders of the market to stop the state commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Chief Ifeatu Onejeme from what they termed institutionalization of care-taker system of leadership in the market against democratically elected executive.
They expressed dismay over the state government lukewarm disposition in conducting an election that would usher in a democratically elected market executive, as stipulated in the market constitution. The traders recalled that the incumbent Commerce commissioner, Onejeme and his predecessor during former Governor Peter Obi’s past regime, Robert Okonkwo kept inaugurating one caretaker committee after the other and even extending their tenures.

Buhari not only APC’s candidate but the choice of Nigerians —Aregbesola

The Governor of Osun State , Mr Rauf Aregbesola has said that the emergence of former Head of State, Gen Muhammadu Buhari as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress is the best democratic pill to galvanise Nigerians towards the needed change.
He said the former Head of State is not just the candidate of the APC but that of the entire Nigerians who have been yearning for a dramatic and total change.
Aregbesola said the decision by all party men and women to elect the former head of state demonstrates the commitment to presenting a candidate who would not only win the presidential election but go ahead to rescue Nigeria from the present quagmire anti-democratic and anti-development elements had brought her in more than a decade and a half.

Ndigbo ‘ll still vote for Jonathan despite lack of FG’s presence in S/East – APGA chieftain

A member of Board of Trustees, BoT of the All   Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka assured that Ndigbo would still vote for President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 presidential election, despite lack of federal presence in the Southeast geo-political zone.
He, however advised that in as much as Ndigbo has already made up their minds to vote massively for Jonathan, Jonathan should on his own part, be ready to reach an accord with Ndigbo to ensure a guarantee for Igbo votes. Ezeonwuka, lamented that for over 15 years the PDP has been in power, it failed to maintain Eastern roads built within only four years by the Shehu Shagari administration.
“We will vote for Jonathan on the condition that he has to speed up the second Niger Bridge project, maintain Eastern roads, give us uninterrupted power supply and ensure federal presence in the Southeast region,” the APGA chieftain said.

Buhari in dilemma over running mate

All Progressives Cong-ress, APC presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is in a dilemma over the choice of a running mate for the forthcoming presidential contest. Buhari’s dilemma was said to have been accentuated by the rise in his ratings after the largely successful convention which has raised the prospects of a possible APC led Federal Government thus attracting many more interests into the choice of a running mate.
Basking in the euphoria of a largely successful nomination convention, party elders, hours after the convention Thursday night, went into a meeting in an undisclosed location in Victoria Island, Lagos with the issue top on the agenda. Buhari, it was learnt, was at the meeting but no conclusion was arrived at.

Defection: PDP loses suit against Amaechi, Wamakko, 2 other APC Govs

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has lost its bid to declare seats of the four ‘rebel’ governors that defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, vacant.
In a ruling yesterday, the court dismissed the suit against Governors Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), and Abdulfatai Ahmed (Kwara).
Though PDP originally dragged five governors before the high court, however, following the impeachment of Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, his name was accordingly struck out from the suit.
Justice Gabriel Kolawole struck out the suit against the governors on the grounds that the originating processes filed by the PDP to initiate the action were invalid.
The court upheld the arguments of the plaintiff that the originating processes were wrongly issued and served on the defendants.

Iyabo Obasanjo writes father, says: ‘Dear Daddy, you don’t own Nigeria

In what is turning out to be a season of open letters, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo, has ruled out further communication with her father till death, describing him as a liar, manipulator, two-faced hypocrite determined to foist on President Goodluck Jonathan what no one would contemplate with him as president.
Senator Iyabo Obasanjo in a letter to her father accused him of having an egoistic craving for power and living a life where only men of low esteem and intellect thrive.
In the 11-page letter dated December 16, 2013 exclusively obtained by Vanguard, Iyabo accused her father of orchestrating a third term for himself as president, cruelty to family members, abandonment of children and grandchildren, and also, a legendary reputation of maltreatment of women.
Iyabo who forswore further political engagements in Nigeria denied any political motive for her missive, and described Nigeria as a country where her father and his ilk have helped to create a situation where smart, capable people bend down to imbeciles to survive. She particularly noted her experience as chairman of the Senate Committee on Health when she led the committee on a retreat appropriated for in the budget only for her to be prosecuted for it.

Breaking News: Senator Chukwumerije is Unconfirmed Dead

The Senate Chairman on education and a senator representing Abia North senatorial district at the National Assembly is unconfirmed dead.

Ashiwaju.org spoke to the information officer government house Umuahia, Mr. Jinanwa Azubuike, who disclosed that the ailing health deterioration of the septuagenarian political activist causes serious worry to the people and government of the state, but affirmed that the state government is yet to issue any statement to Senator Uche Chukwumerije's whereabouts..

Why we’re yet to crush Boko Haram – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, blamed saboteurs and other external forces over the Federal Government’s inability to crush Boko Haram insurgents in the North East geopolitical zone of the country.
Over 5,000 Nigerians have been killed since the insurgents began their campaign to make the country an Islamic state over four years ago.
However, Jonathan, spoke when a delegation of Nollywood stars under the aegis of “Creative Professionals” visited him at the Presidential Villa, pointing out that the frustration in crushing the insurgents was from internal and external realms.
The delegation was led by an actor, Segun Arinze.
The President did not state the names of the saboteurs or the institutions they belong to, even as he reiterated his resolve to end the vicious cycle of violence unleashed on the country by terrorists and other malevolent elements in the land.
His words: “One of our greatest challenges and I have to thank you for observing that one-minute of silence in their honour, is this security challenge.

Jonathan reaffirms commitment to moving Nigeria from the vagaries of crude oil

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday commended Creative Professionals for using their works to promote the country’s global image he also  reaffirmed commitment to moving Nigeria from the vagaries of crude oil.

Jonathan gave the commendation at an audience with a delegation of the Creative Professionals at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said the nation’s creative professionals represent a blessing to the country, adding that they use their themes to promote good values.

‘You promote our culture and that is why Edem Duke has always been passionate about you.

‘You even bring value reorientation which I appreciate so much in some of the films you act and some of the music you play.

.People don't always take me serious- Charles Awurum

Charles Awurum is one of the highly rated comic-actors in the Nigerian movie industry. But the question is, can he be ever serious in whatever he is doing? His comic attitude makes many to wonder if he easily gets angry as he is seen laughing over everything that happens.The actor was at the resident of Nigeria’s football hero, Austin Jay Jay Okocha along with fellow actor, Saka, but when it was time for food to be served, Okocha’s wife, Nkechi, brought water for him to wash his hands.Being an Igbo lady with good upbringing, the lady had to hold the bowl for him while she pours water on his hands for him to wash.Charles, who could not hold back his happiness, bragged that he has been prophesying that he is a big man but people do not believe him and now he has an evidence to prove.“Una see am, i tell una sey God don bless me, una no gree, Nkechi, JJ Okocha 's wife serving me. I be Bigman,” he boasts.

“Buhari will defeat Jonathan this time because …”

More than 30 years after he ruled with an iron fist, jailing the corrupt and championing the virtues of military discipline in all things, Muhammadu Buhari is now being billed as Nigeria’s saviour.
The 71-year-old retired army general on Thursday won a landslide victory for the main opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) ticket to challenge Goodluck Jonathan for the presidency next year.
A win would be fourth time lucky for Buhari after a previous failed attempt against Jonathan in 2011 and unsuccessful bids in 2007 and 2003.
His latest candidacy was met with scorn by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who said the moustachioed former military ruler has nothing new to offer.
Jonathan, in power since 2010, said the February 14 vote was “a choice between going forward or going backwards, between the new ways and the old ways, between freedom and repression”.
PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh added: “Apart from changing to a dinner suit, General Buhari has not changed the tired ideas and provocative utterances that Nigerians rejected in previous elections.”
Yet far from being dismissed as one of the old guard, Buhari’s methods are seen by some as the only way to help Africa’s troubled giant change course.

Family planning: why men should take up the battle

We all listened with rapt attention as Uncle Steve narrated a personal experience he described as a narrow escape from the hands of a young, calculating, gold digger and her mother. But for reluctantly opting to undergo a vasectomy seven years ago, he would have blindly walked into a trap and become a polygamist, he said, and we all broke into laughter, including his wife.
Uncle Steve was not one to hide or mince words, he is a professional ladies man, if there is anything like that. I had always wondered why his wife allowed him so much freedom and preferred to look the other way even when Uncle obviously went out of line with his relationships and stories. But by the end of that evening, a small gathering of close family and friends to mark his wife’s 57th birthday, I had a clearer picture of the relationship this very unique couple share.

2015 Presidency: It’s Buhari Vs Jonathan Again

WITH 3,430 votes, former Head of State, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), yesterday, trounced his four opponents to emerge the 2015 presidential candidate of the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). His main challenger, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a former vice-president, got 954 votes to come third behind Kano State Governor, Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, who scored 974 votes. The



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Photo: Police arrest 13yr old girl wearing explosives-packed vest in Kano

This 13 year old girl wearing an explosives-packed vest was arrested in Kano state yesterday December 11th. The girl was arrested after she and a male accomplice walked into a clinic seeking medical treatment. Suspicious hospital staff alerted police who immediately arrested the two. On searching her, Police discovered explosives hidden under her hijab. The police later revealed that the



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2015 Presidency: It’s Buhari Vs Jonathan Again

WITH 3,430 votes, former Head of State, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), yesterday, trounced his four opponents to emerge the 2015 presidential candidate of the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).
His main challenger, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a former vice-president, got 954 votes to come third behind Kano State Governor, Dr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, who scored 974 votes. The other contenders, Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha and Mr Sam Nda-Isaiah got 624 votes and 10 votes respectively.
In line with the pre-convention agreement reached by the five aspirants, Atiku has conceded defeat and congratulated Buhari on his victory, saying, “my word is my bond, I am committed to the success of the APC in 2015 polls.”
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, also congratulated Buhari and hailed Atiku and the other presidential aspirants for their sportsmanly conduct.
With the development, there will be a repeat contest between General Buhari and President Goodluck Jonathan, who is flying the flag of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 2015 election.

Photo: Police arrest 13yr old girl wearing explosives-packed vest in Kano

This 13 year old girl wearing an explosives-packed vest was arrested in Kano state yesterday December 11th. The girl was arrested after she and a male accomplice walked into a clinic seeking medical treatment. Suspicious hospital staff alerted police who immediately arrested the two.

On searching her, Police discovered explosives hidden under her hijab. The police later revealed that the young girl was from Bauchi and was part of the 'suicide team' that attacked a market in Kano on Wednesday Dec. 10th.

Photos News:How UNIZIK Delegation Were Received BY Chinese Govt. For Confucius Global Conference Held In China

Team Of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University who visited this year Confucius Institute 9th Global Conference held recently in China were hosted to an avenue which served as an exhibition to promote African culture and intellectual excellence being applauded by the Chinese government.

The delegation led by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor J.E Ahaneku met with the president of the Xiamen Universty of China for bilateral talks to improve university education in the university as well  as stressed the need to enhance cultural  promotion of the two institutions for free flow and fluent speaking of Chinese language not only in the state, but should be extended to the entire country.

100 Nigerians deported from Norway, others

Over one hundred Nigerians were deported yesterday from four Scandinavian countries for immigration and related offences.
The deportees were sent from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
They were flown into the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, aboard a chartered aircraft that took off from Oslo, the capital of Finland, en route Madrid, Spain.
The aircraft arrived in Lagos about 6.50am and taxied to the cargo wing of the airport, where the deportees were handed over to security agents for documentation.
After disembarking from the aircraft, the deportees were escorted by security personnel to the palace gate entrance of the cargo terminal.
It was gathered that they were deported from their Finland’s deportation camp after they failed to secure asylum.

Okorocha for governor

A few hours after losing his bid for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket, Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha last night picked the governorship ticket.
He was nominated in absentia as he was in Lagos where the party’s national convention was held.
Okorocha’s son-in-law and Commissioner for Lands and Urban Planning, Chief Uche Nwosu, who was said to have been adopted as the governorship candidate, announced his withdrawal from the race.

Court jails two pastors 7 years for stealing N32million

Justice F. O Ohwo of Delta State High Court, Warri, Delta State, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, convicted and sentenced Pastor Glory Okeoghene Abrefera and Reverend Vincent Okpogu to seven (7) years imprisonment each for stealing depositors' funds amounting to N32million ( Thirty- Two Million Naira only).The two clergymen were nabbed after deceiving unsuspecting members of the public into investing in Mustard Seed Micro Investment Limited, a wonder bank, and defrauded them of their hard-earned money.

While delivering judgment today, Justice Ohwo convicted the accused persons on all of the nine count charges preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC.They were sentenced to seven years imprisonment on each count. The sentence is to run concurrently.

Photos: Haier Thermocool Endorses Nigeria Super Model As Product Ambassador For Multi Millions Naira Deal

 Haier Thermocool international has endorsed a Nigerian super model, Miracle Obiora a.k.a. miracle yayo as their new brand ambassador for year 2014-2015 season.

He was selected among a keenly contested modeling event that produced him as the new face of Haier Thermocool Refrigerator, Air Conditional and other brand products of the company, with the sign up fee that runs into multi millions of naira deal.

Elders want election of Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s leaders accelerated

Strong indications emerged, yesterday, that all was not well with the foremost apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, as the body’s Council of Elders, set up a seven-member electoral committee to organise a general election of the body as soon as possible, claiming the leadership appeared not to be in a hurry to hold election.The elders said the tenure of the present executive led by Chief Garry Enwo Igariwey, would expire on January 7, 2015.The Council directed that the executive to be inaugurated in January 2015 should as a matter of priority appoint a recognised firm of auditors to audit the Accounts of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

Chairman of the Election Committee is Dr. Eze Agbogu(Anambra)

Uti Nwachukwu Threatens To Divorce Future Wife Because Of Twitter

A Nigerian internationally recognized model, artise and film director, Uti Nwachukwu is well known to be a very daring and quite an outspoken celebrity. The Delta State Born BBA Star, has also revealed that he could also be a very jealous husband to his future wife. Uti made this known via his recent tweet. He wrote: " When I get married, if my wife spends 3 /4 of her day on Twitter, she will go and marry with her handle oh. Chai! I neva see." Continue...

Uti has been romantically linked with starlet Beverly Naya, then recently Seun Oni otherwise known as ‘Saeon. It was alleged that the romance between the two began two years back when they met on the set of the video for Saeon’s song titled ‘Boogie down’ in 2012.

Double bombing rocks Jos, 13-year-old with suicide vest held

At least 31 people were killed in a double bombing in the Nigerian city of Jos on Thursday, while a 13-year-old girl in an explosives vest was arrested in the northern city of Kano.

The blasts in Jos happened at a makeshift market near the Terminus bus station, which had been set up after a twin car bomb attack in May that left at least 118 people dead.

Mohammed Abdulsalam, coordinator for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the city, said the scene of the attack was a densely populated area.

“The bodies recovered so far are 31 but rescue workers are at the scene and the figures may change,” added Pam Ayuba, spokesman for the Plateau state governor Jonah Jang.

The city, which is the capital of Plateau, lies in Nigeria’s “Middle Belt” where the mainly Muslim north meets the mostly Christian south.

Singer Chidinma Ekile Loses Dad

23 year old MTN Project Fame 2010 winner , Chidinma Ekile has lost her dad,Mr James Ekile. The star’s father died on Tuesday,December 9, of yet to be disclosed causes.may his soul rest in peace.Amen.

Photos: Chelsea’s John Terry buys £4.35million 7-bedroom mansion

Chelsea captain, John Terry has acquired the mansion former occupied by Scottish professional golfer, Colin Montgomerie for £4.35million. The football star, who earns £170,000-a-week had earlier sold his former nine-bedroom mansion for £16million before acquiring the new seven bedroom mansion, which is nestled in a in a half-acre estate, in Oxshott Surrey just a few hundred yards away from his old mansion. The new property boasts of seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, four reception rooms, grand stairways, modern kitchen, dining area, two-bedroom annex for staff and a large garden and beautiful views. See photos below:.

Lagos: Permutations that defeated Obanikoro, others

After much horse-trading, delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, on Monday elected Jimi Agbaje as the party’s standard bearer for the 2015 governorship election.
Agbaje polled 432 votes to beat his closest rival, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, who got 348 votes.
JIMI-AGBAJE-WINS-LAGOS-PDP-Other contenders defeated by Agbaje at the tension soaked exercise were Ambassador Tokunbo Kamson who scored 46 votes, while the duo of Babatunde Gbadamosi and Mr. Adedeji Doherty, polled 21 votes each.
Announcing the winner, chairman of the electoral committee, Senator Saidu Umar Kumo said: “I hereby declare Mr Jimi Agbaje as the candidate of the PDP for the 2015 governorship elections.”
Prior the commencement, pandemonium engulfed the Yard 158 event centre on Oregun Road, venue of the governorship primaries.

Jonathan’s aide wishes Buhari ‘Goodluck’

The Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri has congratulated Former Head of State, General Mohammadu Buhari, the candidate of the opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming general election, wishing him goodluck.

Reno in the spirit of fairness and sportmanship took to his twitter handle, @renoomokri to congratulate Buhari who won the Presidential primaries of the APC by polling 3, 430 votes.

“I wish Muhammadu Buhari, who has just emerged the candidate of the APC, #Goodluck in all his endeavors. Retweet to join my congratulations!

Today’s events just reinforced the fact that 2015 is #TheYearofGoodluck! Retweet if you know this is true”.

Monalisa unveils TV talk show

Sultry Nollywood diva, Monalisa Chinda, has decided to try her hands in other form of entertainment aside script interpretation and movie production.
The pretty mother of one, unveiled her Television Talk Show tagged, “You and I with Monalisa” on Tuesday in Lagos.
According to her, “You & I with Monalisa’’ is an unconventional weekly talk show that employs engaging interactive debates enmeshed with drama to address everyday social and trending issues.
Chinda disclosed that the programme would be telecast on DStv’s Africa Magic Channel.
“Each episode will commence with beautifully acted out scripts followed by endearing discussions with distinguished guests.

Music Meets Runway ’14 unveils paticipating designers

Music Meets Runway (MMR), has released the list of designers from Africa who will be taking part in its fashion show, MMR 2014, which will be held at at Eko Hotel & Suites come 23rd of December
MMRAccording to the statement released by MMR 2014, ‘The African Edition’, states that participants were selected this year’s strictly on the consideration of brand aesthetic, innovation and overall impact on the creative industries throughout the continent at large.

WIN BIG AS THE KAYMU CHRISTMAS TRUCK COMES TO YOU

 The spirit of Christmas is contagious and Kaymu.com.ng has caught the bug!

From Dec 16^th – Dec 18^th 2014, the Kaymu Christmas truck will be taking Lagos by storm with lots of fun activities and exciting gifts to be won!

This is another way in which Kaymu is touching lives this season by bringing Christmas to you! Don’t forget the Kaymu Christmas Gift Store is still open for you to purchase affordable gifts for the special people in your life with free delivery on selected items!

Travel route of the truck will be announced daily on the Kaymu Facebook page as well as clues on the gifts items to be won!