"We Have to Compete With 2face, D'Banj" - D'Beat Leader

Leader of 2011 Star Quest winner, D'Beat – made up of three boys and three girls – speaks on how the group operates.

Less than 2 years after award-winning D'Beat Band presented its maiden album, 'D'Beat Goes On', it has started work on the second. The winner of 2011 Star Quest is a story in what becomes of a 'band of circumstance' as it was formed during the competition.

Google Hit With $7m Fine For Collecting Wireless Data

Google has been hit with a $7m fine in the US over the way it harvested people's personal data without getting their authorisation as part of the Street View project.

The US search giant has faced investigations in the US and UK after it admitted that data such as emails, passwords, and web browsing histories was taken from unsecured home wireless networks by the Street View car between 2008 and 2010.

Wenger Admits He 'Overplayed' Wilshere

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has conceded he "overplayed" midfielder Jack Wilshere in recent weeks, after confirming his talisman will be out of action for up to a month.

Wenger would not be drawn on speculation that Wilshere's injury is more serious than preliminary assessments suggest, with his plan to rest the 21-year-old for a month sparking speculation Arsenal may face an extended period without their star midfielder.

Britney Spears Exposes Her Bare Bottom While Hanging Out With Her Children (Photo)

Britney Spears sat on the grass and watched sons Jayden, 6, and Sean, 7, play soccer Sunday in Los Angeles.
Just another soccer mom, right?
Except for the fact that the pop star changed into a short white dress and appeared to have nothing under it.
And as she got up to leave, she kept pressing down the backside of the dress, but in one photo the breeze got the best of her, revealing her bare bottom.

PHOTOS: Meet The Lady With Longest Legs Ever

How long do you think a girl’s legs should be? Check out Svetlana Pankratova, a Russian woman who holds the world record for longest legs ever on a lady.
It took Pankratova six years to clinch the title. But with stems that measure a lengthy four feet, four inches, the 6”5 giant has made history and has the perfect job to put them to use; she’s a high school basketball coach.

 

After balling for the Russian national team and Virginia Commonwealth University, Pankratova secured a position as assistant coach for the women’s basketball team at George Mason High in Falls Church, Virginia.
Some men are crazy about long legs. Do you like what you see?

Suarez Is Our Messi - Enrique

Jose Enrique claims Luis Suarez has become as important to Liverpool as Lionel Messi is to Barcelona.

Suarez is now considered to be a talismanic figure at Anfield, with Liverpool often looking to him for inspiration.

Drogba Praises Galatasaray's Spirit

Didier Drogba praised Galatasaray's 'fantastic attitude' in their victory over Schalke, while strike partner Burak Yilmaz has set his sights on the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

The Turkish giants reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 2001 after a dramatic 4-3 aggregate win in the last 16 in Germany on Tuesday night.
Galatasaray had to withstand a second-half fightback from Schalke but ultimately won 3-2 on the night to reach Friday's draw with the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Banky Looks For Wizkid’s Replacement: I’m Irreplaceable - Wizkid

Banky W is now out to find a replacement for Wizkid as the strained relationship between the two has finally snapped.

Both had been trading words on social media as it concerns their crashed business relationship.

Just months after purchasing a $45 million dollar jet, and a few days after recklessly doling out several thousands of dollars to Nigerian music star, 2Face and his wife, Akwa Ibom State Governor Godswill Akpabio has taken possession of several bulletproof sprinter luxury vans from US based Texas Armoring Corporation (TAC). photo photophotophoto A source told Saharareporters that the governor took delivery of the Mercedes Benz made vans recently after they were customized to his specifications by TAC in Texas. The vans will join a remarkable fleet of top-of-the-line bulletproof luxury Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) Akpabio already has in his official convoy, making the latest purchase superfluous and insensitive, insiders in the government told SaharaReporters. The Texas Armoring Company has displayed the luxurious interior of Mr. Akpabio’s latest toy on its Facebook page. The Akwa Ibom governor, who intends to run for the Senate when his second term ends, has emerged as one of Nigeria’s hardest-spending governors, with a taste for the finest things, while most of his State remains undeveloped. He is also one of President Goodluck Jonathan’s closest confidants, and recently emerged chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, with a mandate to help Jonathan win re-election in 2015. Insiders say some governors convert some of the luxury possessions into personal items they take with them when they leave office, or give away as presents to friends.

Just months after purchasing a $45 million dollar jet, and a few days after recklessly doling out several thousands of dollars to Nigerian music star, 2Face and his wife, Akwa Ibom State Governor Godswill Akpabio has taken possession of several bulletproof sprinter luxury vans from US based Texas Armoring Corporation (TAC).

"My Boyfriend Is The Father Of Our Baby" - Married Woman Confesses

A major controversy is currently threatening the peace of Alagbado, a suburb of Lagos.
A man, Akeem Amodu, and his wife, Awawu Oluyide, are at daggers’ drawn over who the true father of their one-month-old baby girl is. The baby was christened on February 17 but the ceremony wasn’t held in Amodu’s house. Before the date, Awawu had packed her belongings and relocated to the home of her boyfriend with her baby. She claimed her husband was not the true dad of the baby, insisting that she had just returned the baby to the authentic father. But Amodu would have none of that. He is insisting that the baby girl is his daughter.

Police Station Attack: 4 Gunmen Killed, 5 Policemen Injured In Borno

Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have launched an attack on Gamboru Ngala Police Station in Borno State, but the heavily armed policemen on duty repelled the attack by killing four of the suspects while five policemen were reportedly injured.
This is the second time that the Police Station was being attacked.

I Will Be Back Soon – Ailing Governor Suntai Assures

Taraba State Governor Danbaba Suntai on Tuesday said he will soon return to the country.

This was contained in a press release signed by the state Commissioner of Information, Mr. Emmanuel Bello.
The statement was forwarded from Hannover, Germany, where Suntai has been receiving treatment since October last year.

Iyanya & Producer, D’Tunes Part Ways

Talented music producer and hit-maker Adesanya Doyinsola better known as D’Tunes has parted ways with pop singer Iyanya and his record label Made Men Music Group (MMMG) after working with the label for over three years.

D’Tunes is credited for making three of Iyanya’s biggest hits off his second album ‘Iyanya Vs Desire‘ –the smash hit ‘Kukere‘, the follow up banger ‘Ur waist‘ and the third single ‘Flavour‘.
No reasons have been given by both camps but D’Tunes through his reps says he’s moving on to other tasks to accomplish as his work with MMMG is a glaring success.

Nollywood Actress, Adaora Ukoh Stuns In New Movie Photo Shoot

Nollywood actress, Adaora Ukoh stuns in new movie photo shoot.

Adaora is the owner of  'BigSistz Production' a movie production company and she plans to drop a  blockbuster movie before the end of the year.

Sokoto: 5 Boko Haram Members Shot Dead In Gunfight

Five members of the dreaded sect, Boko Haram, were on Wednesday morning shot dead in Sokoto, Sokoto State by security operatives.
A combined team of security operatives carried out the raid on the hideout of the Boko Haram sect in Bado Quarters in Sokoto metropolis.

PHOTOS: Want To Go To Prison? Choose Norway

“In the law, being sent to prison is nothing to do with putting you in a terrible prison to make you suffer. The punishment is that you lose your freedom. If we treat people like animals when they are in prison, they are likely to behave like animals. Here, we pay attention to you as human beings.” — Arne Nilsen, Governor of Bastoy Prison, Norway

After reading Erwin James’ beautiful and didactic piece on Bastoy Prison in The Guardian newspaper of the UK on February 25, 2013, I was sunk in reverie. I thought of a scenario where it is possible for a convict to choose where to serve his or her jail term.

APC Dares INEC, Says 'We Won’t Change Name'

The All Progressives Congress on Tuesday dared the Independent National Electoral Commission, saying it would not change its name as suggested by the electoral umpire.
The yet-to-be registered party also said there was no iota of truth in the claim by  INEC that a group with the same acronym had approached it for registration as a political party.
The Chief Press Secretary to the commission’s  Chairman, Mr. Kayode Idowu,  was reported by a national daily (notThe PUNCH)   to have urged  opposition parties in the APC to consider a new name and abbreviation to facilitate the registration of their group as a political party.
“We don’t encourage political parties with similar names, manifestoes, logos and acronyms and this is aimed at avoiding confusion between registered political parties with similar names and acronyms,” the newspaper quoted Idowu to have said.

NSCDC Destroys Illegal Refinery In Ondo

The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has destroyed an illegal crude oil refinery in the state, a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Kayode Balogun said.

Balogun said that the facility was located at Iju-osun village in Irele Local Government Area
The statement adds that “The village is in a creek beside River Siloko that links Ondo and Edo states”.
The statement said the action was carried out following a tip-off from some residents of the area.

VIDEO: 'Get Wild' By N6 Ft. Iyanya

N6 is an OAP with Coolfm. If there is another thing he loves doing aside 'talking', then its singing. The video leaves you spell bound from start to finish.
It features Cameo appearances from Dr.Sid, Banky W, Emma Nyra, Tee-y Mix, Spellz, and DjStavro. Enjoy!

Photos: Accident on 3rd mainland bridge this morning

The accident happened around 11.45 am today. It was caused by a red saloon car which was loaded with foodstuff. The saloon car lost control and hit an SUV, causing the SUV to somersault. Fortunately no one was injured in the accident.

Topic of the day: Men of God marrying Men of God

Like I always say, I have nothing against homosexuals. People's sexual orientation is their business as long as they do not disturb me with it...but if you're a Man of God, someone who knows God and the scripture, someone who should lead people to the right path in life, is it okay to be shacking up with other men, and doing it openly?

Read the last sentence on the intro above. It says  - Rev. Jones-Wade (pictured above on the right) is married to First Gentleman, Job Jones-Wade...they reside in the DC area. a'fi First Gentleman no'o! Lol. The guy on the right is openly gay Nigerian pastor Rowland Jide Macaulay. What do you guys think of Men of God marrying men?

Jumia feeds 1,500 destitute and less privileged.

On the10 March 2013, 500 volunteers that included Jumia staff, Gbemi(Beat FM), Dami(Beat FM), Djinee, Weird MC, Shawlz (Classic FM), Lilian Unachukwu, Jeffery Daniel, Tosin Bucknor, Phyno, Ice Prince, Dammy Krane, Eminic, Joseph Benjamin, Toke Makinwa, Tillaman, Godwin& Sabina(Naija FM), Ill Bliss, Koch, Shadow d Don and many more celebrities converged in Ebute Metta for ‘Jumia feeds Lagos’, an event put together by Nigeria’s online retailer to hand a new lease of life to the destitute and less privileged in the society.

Pastor Adefarasin to officially open newly built cathedral this Sunday

Pastor Paul Adefarasin's newly built Rock Cathedral will be officially opened this coming Sunday March 17th for church service. The multi billion Naira church building, which is located along the Lekki/Epe Expressway was first used for  service on December 31st and then also used for the House on the Rock founder's 50th birthday in January.

From March 17th, the 32, 000 square meters, 10, 000 seating capacity church will be officially opened to members of the church. The service this Sunday is themed - It's Time.

Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari shows off back tattoo

Angel tattoo. Looks cute! You like?

Enugu State Governor's son Nnamdi Chime set to wed

Enugu State governor Sullivan Chime's son, Nnamdi, is getting ready to quit bachelorhood. He will marry his heartthrob Nneoma Atueyi next month, April 2013.

Their traditional wedding will hold on Friday April 12th at the bride's hometown of Nnewi, in Anambra State while their white wedding will hold on Saturday April 13th in Enugu. Congrats to them. Cute girl!

There's no poverty in Nigeria? Say what now, Kemi Olunloyo?

In Gary Coleman's voice - #watchutalkingaboutKemi? If you've never heard about this woman, you better ask somebody or Google her, biko. I no fit explain who she be...I wouldn't even know where to start..:-) But who agrees with her?

Tina Turner becomes the oldest person to ever grace the cover of Vogue magazine at 73

Legendary singer Tina Turner has landed her very first Vogue cover at the age of 73. Ms Tina landed the cover of Vogue Germany April issue, becoming the oldest woman to ever grace the cover in the magazine's 120 year history followed by 62-year-old Meryl Streep’s January 2012 cover.

Kanu Heart Foundation N5b Specialist Cardiac Centre Fundraiser

The legendary footballer will hold his foundation's fundraiser this Thursday March 14th at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Time 5 pm.

Kanu is trying to raise $35 million (N5 billion) to build a Cardiac Specialist Hospital that will offer free surgery services for children from 1-12 years while adult patients will be highly subsidized. See more after the cut...

Alamieyeseigha, Diya, Musa Yar'adua, others get a State pardon

A State pardon was granted today by President Goodluck Jonathan to convicted Ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreiye Alamieyeseigha, and seven others, purportedly on the advice of the Council of State which is comprised of the President, Vice President, all state Governors, all living former presidents, Chief Justice of the Federation, the Senate President and speaker amongst others. The seven others that are to receive pardon are:

Talk show host Jay Leno can't take his eyes off Halle Berry's cleavage

The Tonight Show host couldn't take his eyes off Halle Berry's chest when she appeared on his show yesterday evening. Halle wore a strapless low cut dress that showed a lot of her upper chest area. See more photos after the cut...

Dear LIB readers: I can't stand my wife anymore; should I stay or go?

From a male LIB reader:

"I found out my wife of 11 years cheated on me with some guy. This was last year June. She confessed to me after I confronted her with the facts. I decided to forgive her and stay married to her because I have cheated on her in the past too and I didn't want to destroy our family because we have four small children together. The thing now is;

How I met & fell in love with Uche Jombo' - Kenny Rodriguez opens up

"My first opportunity to meet Uche was through my close Nigerian friend for the purpose of a  possible business together since Uche was a telecoms ambassador and in the US I run a communications company. But along the line I discovered she was passionate about making movies and was very hardworking. She gave me an opportunity to learn about her work, and I took advantage of that. It was easy for fall in love with her. I'm glad she chose me. I am happy we are together. Being married to her is unbelievable. She's a woman of class, independence, strong, bold, sincere, beautiful and a star. She's down to earth too and doesn't let the stardom get into her head. She supports me 100% and I support her too...as a friend, a mentor and a husband" Kenny Rodriguez tells City People

Benny Hinn remarries former wife

Televangelist Benny Hinn has remarried his former wife and mother of his four children, Suzanne Harthern. Hinn married Suzanne in 1979 and divorced her 31 years later in 2010. He claimed at the time that the split came about because of Suzanne's addiction to prescription drugs. In 2012, Hinn announced that he and Suzanne have begun reconciliation and the couple remarried on Sunday March 3, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. Inspiring! 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Women Are My Temptation - Comedian, Bovi Confesses

Mention his name to his fans and followers of the Nigerian stand-up comedy and you’d be greeted by a knowing smile.
Bovi (real name Ugboma Bovi) is a comedian who doles out original wisecracks of intellectual flavour. The Delta State-born “Comedian of the Federal Republic” has carved a niche for himself and his blossoming career as a man of inimitable comic sense.
In this brief chat, Bovi talks about his life - his life as a comedian and as a family man and the roads ahead of him. Excerpts.
What is Bovi up to lately?
It has been a busy year for me. I have been planning for many things. Unlike last year that started with a rush of jobs, this year, I’ve had time to plan. My maiden standup comedy show is around the corner; that’s what’s been taking my time.

CharlyBoy's Cousin Abducted And Killed By Kidnappers

The area father 'CharlyBoy' took to twitter this morning to express the loss of his cousin.

He tweeted this. "The abductors have finally killed my cousin. Emeka, may ur soul rest in peace. I tot u would return, but I waited in vain. Rest in peace bro"

Sheyman And ELDee’s Trybe Records Part Ways

Yesterday, it was reported that Iyanya and his record producer D’Tunez had parted ways, well there’s been another split and this time it involves Sheyman and ElDee’s trybe records.
A year after record label boss eLDee da Don announced the new formation of his new Da Trybe Records, popular producer and sound engineer Ademoye Oluseyi better known as Sheyman has left the clique and parted with the label.
ELDee in February 2012, unveiled a new set of artistes - pop act K9, R&B singer Sojay with music producersSarz and Sheyman, tagging them Da Trybe 2.0, a revamped squad replacing the original Da Trybe which disbanded many years ago. eLDee also added to the label alternative singer Aramide, female rapper Eva and US returnee Rukus.

Tuface Tops MTV Base Chart

Popular musician Innocent Idibia also known as Tuface Idibia has ranked top place in the inaugural chart with his hit single Ihe Neme.
Close on 2Face’s heels were P-Square with “Alingo” while Ice Prince’s “More” clocked in at number 3. Other artists featuring in the top 10 included Banky W., Iyanya, Burna Boy and the late Goldie, with “Skibobo”.

Jay-Z And Beyonce's Financial Status Leaked Online

A website has posted what appears to be private financial information about stars, including rapper Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce, and government officials.
Mel Gibson, Ashton Kutcher, Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton were among the 11 well-known names whose financial details were released.
The officials who were targeted included FBI Director Robert Mueller and Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, whose social security numbers and credit reports were published.
Pages posted on Vice President Joe Biden and the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not include credit reports, but did reveal addresses and other sensitive information.

Eagles Start training Tuesday

The Super Eagles resumed camping in Abuja on Sunday for the first time after winning the African Cup in South Africa in February.
But coach Stephen Keshi said earlier training scheduled for Monday evening at the Practice Pitch of the Abuja National Stadium was shifted to Tuesday morning to enable the players to rest.
“Most of the invited players, apart from those of Enyimba and Rangers International, played on Sunday evening and they must be fatigued from hurrying to camp, so we have to allow them get some rest if we are to get the result that we want from them,” Keshi said.
At the last count, almost all the 24 players invited for camping had arrived including stand-in skipper, Chigozie Agbim, Warri Wolves defender Azubuike Egwueke and Sunshine Stars’ Godfrey Oboabona. More players were still finding their way to camp as at press time.