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Oyindamola Johnson, popularly known as Dammy Krane, is not a new name in the entertainment industry as he has been able to carve a niche for himself with his fusion of Fuji with hip-hop. His ability to thrill with his dance steps has also contributed to his quick acceptance by music buffs in Nigeria.

The Hypertek Records artiste, who recently reunited with his mother, has expressed his hatred for tattoo, stating that his body is a temple that should be kept clean.

“When people ask me why I do not have tattoo, I tell them that you cannot scratch a Bentley. I believe my body is the temple of God, a holy place and I have to treat it with respect. I have to keep it clean.”

Dammy Krane added that growing up with his grandmother made him a disciplined and a better person in life.

‘Shuga’ Actor Emmanuel Ikubese Wins Mr Nigeria 2014

After suspending the pageant for two years, Silverbird‘s Mr Nigeria pageant has unveiled the current ‘most desirable man in Nigeria’.

Nigerian actor Emmanuel Ikubese popularly known as 9con or Femi from MTV‘s drama series ‘Shuga‘ has been crowned winner of the 2014 edition.

I Am Tired Of Having Children —2Face

2face Idibia may have disappointed his female fans with his latest declaration that he was tired of having babies and that he wants to concentrate on his marriage to Annie. 2face said it was time for him to give more time to his wife and ensure that the family gets the best of his attention as they continue to grow together.

2face who was the star of the night at Gbenga Adeyinka’s Laffmatazz in Ibadan last week Sunday appears to have turned a new leaf judging by his utterances during his performance that kept the entire crowd inside the Kakanfo Inn dancing and yelling for more

Suarez named 2014 PFA Player of the Year

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been named as the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year at an awards ceremony in London on Sunday.

The Uruguayan, 27, travelled down to the ceremony after the Reds' 2-0 defeat at home to Chelsea earlier in the day.

Comedian, Bovi lounges with Aliko Dangote & Donald Duke

Comedian and ace entertainer, Bovi is already rubbing shoulders with the society’s IT men as his craft continues to gather momentum.

He was the host of an event that took place at the Royal Exchange recently, where Nigerian entrepreneur and world’s richest black man, Aliko Dangote and former Cross River governor, Donald Duke were in attendance.

He posed for quick snapshots them – who wouldn’t?

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Breaking News: Abducted Schoolgirls Seen Around Gwoza In Borno – Reports

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The school girls who were abducted by the Boko Haram sect have reportedly been seen around Gwoza, Borno on Monday, April 28, 2014.

New reports just reaching splendinho from ENDS.ng have it that the 200 missing girls were seen being hustled around in about seven buses in South Borno, in the Gwoza-Bama axis.

Security sources yesterday said the military has already identified the various camps in which the girls are being held, but is being cautious about executing a full onslaught against their captors, in order to avoid collateral damage.

More details to come...

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Saturday, 26 April 2014

Pep or Jose would have United at the top, says Meulensteen

The Dutchman believes the reigning Premier League champions would not be in such a poor position had the club chosen another successor to Ferguson

Manchester United would be challenging for the Premier League this season had Jose Mourinho or Pep Guardiola replaced Sir Alex Ferguson, says former assistant manager Rene Meulensteen.

Both coaches were understood to be candidates to succeed Ferguson upon his retirement, but the Red Devils opted to bring in David Moyes.

Barcelona players pay tribute to Vilanova

The playing squad and coaching staff were the first visitors to a space at the club's stadium set aside for tributes

Barcelona's players have visited the area set aside by the club for tributes to former coach Tito Vilanova, who died on Friday.

Vilanova, who served as assistant to Pep Guardiola before taking charge of first-team affairs at Camp Nou, passed away at the age of 45 following a lengthy battle with throat cancer.
After succeeding Guardiola for the 2012-13 season, Vilanova guided the club to the league title with a club-record haul of 100 points.

INEC Registers Unity Party Of Nigeria, Total Parties Now 26

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) as one of the political party in the country.
The registration of UPN the number of parties to 26.

INEC’s Director of Education, Oluwale Uzzi announced UPN’s registration on Friday.
“The commission at its meeting held on Thursday April 17, approved the registration of the UPN, the applicant having met the legal requirements for registration.

Tito Vilanova Loses Battle with Cancer.....Dies at 45

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Former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has died at the age of 45, the club have confirmed, after unsuccessful emergency surgery.

The ex-central midfielder was admitted to hospital following a downturn in his health which required an operation on his stomach on Thursday, with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirming the trainer was "fighting" for his life.

However, Vilanova, whose post-playing career has been tragically plagued by cancer, was unable to battle any longer and passed away on Friday afternoon.

Friday, 25 April 2014

Borno Chief Imam dies at 90

Mr. Ahmad died in Egypt after a protracted illness.
The Chief Imam of Borno, Ibrahim Ahmad, has died at the age of 90 years.
His death was made known in a statement, in Maiduguri, on Thursday, by Isa Gusau, the Special Adviser on Communication to the state governor, Kashim Shettima.

Don’t use chloroquine, artesunate for malaria treatment, expert warns Nigerians

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The World Health Organisation had placed a global ban on the use of chloroquine and Artesunate in 2005.
Nigerians have been advised against the use of Chloroquine and Artesunate for the treatment of malaria.
Nnenna Ezeigwe, National Coordinator, National Malaria Control Programme, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja.
She, however, recommended that people should take only Artemisinin Combination Therapy, ACTs, when they test positive for malaria.

Islamic cleric dupes worshipper of N1.2 million – Police

National Mosque Abuja. [Photo: sultanheightsphotography.com]

The accused allegedly induced one Adam Iginla to part with money on false pretence.

For allegedly duping a prospective businessman of N1.2 million, an Islamic cleric, Abdullakeem Sulaimon, was on Friday arraigned in an Ota Senior Magistrates’ Court in Ogun.

Mr. Sulaimon, 33, who lives at No. 16, Joju St., Sango Ota, is standing trial on a three-count charge of obtaining by false pretence, stealing and conspiracy.

The prosecutor, lta Ebibomino, told the court that the cleric and one other person still at large committed the offences on December 18, 2013, at Joju area of Sango-Ota

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Aliko Dangote and Okonjo-Iweala Listed In 2014 World’s Most Influential People

Time magazine has just released its 100 most influential people in the world and surprisingly two remarkable Nigerians made the list, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote and minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made the top 100 list for 2014.

Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde was the only Nigerian who made the Time’s influential 100 in 2013.

On making the list, Microsoft founder and one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates wrote a short bio on the billionaire entrepreneur, he said:

Five male University students gang-rape male colleague

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According to Leadership Newspaper it did. Below is how they are reporting it
Five male students of a Nigerian university landed into a big soup when they allegedly gang molested another young boy who nearly bled to death from the injuries he sustained from the assault.
Leadership learnt that one of the students, a 2nd year student whose name was given as Friday Desmond, had been lovers with the molested boy who name was given as George. He had promised to marry George as soon as he graduated from university. Their illicit love affair had been going on smoothly with both of them meeting regularly at selected places
Lol. Sometimes you feel you've heard it all and then they hit you with another one. Continue...

Nyanya Blast - Lagos NURTW Moves To Install CCTV At Motor Parks

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To forestall tragedies at major motor parks in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, the Lagos State Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) is finalising plans to install Circuit Camera Televisions (CCTV) at its motor parks.

According to Chairman of the union, Mr. Tajudeen Agbede, security officers would, in addition be appointed for the parks, while appoint security officers would also be formally trained on best methods to secure the parks.

Two-storey building collapse at Oworonsoki, Lagos

A two-storey building under construction on Sea Beach lane at Oworonsoki, a suburb in Lagos state collapsed Yesterday April 24th leaving 4 children and 6 adults with various degrees of injury. Reports say the children were on the site to help with menial jobs when the building gave way.

The 10 victims were immediately rushed to the General Hospital Gbagada where they're all receiving treatment.

Girl Hands Her Jobless Dad's CV To Michelle Obama American Firstlady

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Michelle Obama’s annual question-and-answer session with the children of Executive Office employees has taken a somber turn.
A young girl in the front row at Thursday’s event told the first lady that her dad had been out of work for three years. Then the girl popped up to hand Mrs. Obama her dad’s resume.
The first lady seemed taken aback. Then Mrs. Obama explained to the other children, who might not have heard the girl’s comment, that it was a private matter but the girl was “doing something for her dad.” Mrs. Obama promised to deal with the matter later.

Security meeting ends; GEJ asks security chiefs to go after missing girls

The extraordinary National Security Council meeting convened today by President Jonathan has ended with all members calling on all Nigerians to be security concious at all times saying security matter is one that concerns everyone.
The council advocated for religious tolerance amongst all citizens and asked spiritual leaders to spread the gospel of practicing the various faiths without any form of acrimony.

P-Square brothers reconcile, tweet solidarity message

They tweeted solidarity messages at the same time.Long live P-Square!

Paul Okoye's wife Anita Isama also tweeted......Continue

Thursday, 24 April 2014

Driving licence processing’ll require birth certificate -FRSC

Borno women blast Jonathan over abducted schoolgirls

President Goodluck Jonathan

Women in Borno State have accused President Goodluck Jonathan of not doing enough to secure the release of the over 200 girls abducted from the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok by Boko Haram insurgents.

The women, who at a news conference in Maiduguri, vowed to go into the Sambisa forest in search of the schoolgirls, said if Jonathan’s child had been abducted, the story would have been different.

They wondered why security agents had not been able to locate and free the girls more than a week after they were forcibly taken away from their hostel in the school.

ASUP Plans Nationwide Protest For April 29

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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), on Wednesday, said it had concluded plans to stage a nationwide protest over what it described as government’s insensitivity to its lingering strike.
The National President of the union, Dr Chibuzo Asomugha, told newsmen in Abuja that the protest would take place on April 29.
This is coming on the heels of Kebbi State chapter of the union’s decision on Tuesday to call off the 10-month old strike.
Asomugha said failure by the Federal Government to meet the demands of ASUP and the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) and the consequent shutdown of the nation’s public polytechnics and colleges of education was worrisome.
“In fact, we are planning for the protest on April 29 and if it doesn’t come up on the 29th, then it would be immediately after May Day.

N4 Million, Human Parts & Ammunition Found with ‘Mad Man’ in Benin

A man in Benin City, Edo State, who succeeded in fooling people into thinking he was mad, has turned out to be a ritual killer who specializes in selling human parts.

He was allegedly arrested around the Upper Sokponba road area of Benin with human parts, a gun, and N4 million cash.

The man, whose identity has not been revealed yet, had reportedly lived in a run down apartment for about two years, pretending to be a mad man.

National Conference Has Sacked Its Chairperson

The National Conference committee on Civil Society, Labour and Sports, one of the ten committees at the on-going conference in Abuja, has sacked its chairperson, Bola Ogunrimade for absenteeism and has been replaced with her deputy, Issa Aremu.

Samsung S5 Launches in West Africa

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Some brands come into the stores unannounced, but not Samsung Mobile Nigeria. Awesome products have always been welcomed with spellbinding events. With their newest and most recent entry into the premium Galaxy S series –the Galaxy S5 – they pulled out the stops and recorded a lot of firsts. Continue...

Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Don’t break up, celebrities beg P-Square

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CELEBRITIES and fans of the Nigerian singing duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, P-Square, have appealed to them to reconcile whatever differences they might have and shelve their planned break-up.

Ace DJ, Jimmy Jatt, said: “You are brothers. You have no choice. You just have to stay together.

“It is normal for siblings to have issues, but please do not let it tear you apart. I believe in you, I have great faith you will remain together.”

Policeman rapes, impregnates pastor’s 13-yr-old daughter

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A police sergeant (names withheld) has been arrested in Anambra State for allegedly raping a 13- year-old daughter of a popular pastor at Nkpor in Idemili Council Area of the state.

The young girl, said to be two months pregnant told her parents last Saturday who was responsible for her pregnancy.

According to a close family source, who does not want to be quoted, the girl told her parents that the policeman had threatened her against telling anyone about the affair.

Monkeys can do math – study

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Beijing – Monkeys are found able to do math, according to a study in the latest Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Wednesday.

A Neurobiologist from Harvard Medical School, Margaret Livingstone said the three rhesus macaques were able to add the two symbols and compare the number to a single symbol within four months.

Besides, Livingstone and her colleagues

Gombe spends N152m on mass wedding of 720 couples

The Gombe State Government says it spent N151.8 million on the mass wedding of 720 couples in the state.

The Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo, made this known during the wedding ceremony of the couples in Gombe on Tuesday.

D-banj visits Nyanya blast victims, urges youths to shun violence

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A popular Nigerian musician, Mr Dapo Oyebanji (D-banj) on Tuesday in Abuja urged Nigerian youths to shun violence and embrace peace.

D-banj made the call when he visited some victims of the Nyanya bomb blast in company of the FCT Health Secretary, Dr Ademola Onakomaiya, at the Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja.

Nollywood Actor Chris Nkulor is Dead!

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Nollywood actor, Chris Nkulor who was diagnosed of a kidney ailment is dead. And this is happening barely one month after a campaign was launched to help raise N3million for his treatment at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching hospital Ile-Ife Nigeria. News of his death filtered in earlier on today. May his soul rest in perfect peace

Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Breaking News: Manchester United confirm Giggs as interim boss

The club have confirmed that the 40-year-old will take charge of the final four matches of the season after the Scot was relieved of his duties on Tuesday morning

Manchester United have revealed that Ryan Giggs will assume first-team responsibilities as interim coach until a permanent successor to David Moyes is appointed.

The Scot was relieved of his duties on Tuesday morning just 10-months into a six-year contract, having presided over the club's worst campaign of the Premier League era.

Comedian Bovi's Wife, Christabel Shows off her Post Baby Bod

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It's been 7 months since Christabel put to bed. Check out her amazing new figure.

Colourful Pics From the Lagos Carnival Yesterday

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The 2014 Lagos Carnival kicked off 10am Yesterday, Easter Monday 21st April with theme ‘‘LASGIDI’’.Check out photos from the event. There was even a singing goat. Lols...See more pics

Robbers raid 8 Lagos streets, rape, destroy 30 cars in 7-hr rampage