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Saturday, 23 March 2013

Desert Herald Publisher, Tukur Mamu Escapes Death

Tragedy was Friday averted when publisher of Kaduna based Desert Herald, Alhaji Tukur Mamu, narrowly escaped death.
A gang of seven, heavily armed, stormed his Kaduna office at about 5.15p.m. yesterday and requested to see him.
According to Mamu, the gunmen held his production staff members at gunpoint and demanded his whereabouts, telling them that “we have information that your publisher is here”.
The publisher said: “ When they arrived, they knew where they were heading to. They were all armed with assault rifles. They went to the VIP office where we host important visitors. I left that place not more than 15 minutes before they came.
“They met my production Manager and others and beat them up. They threatened them with gun that they must tell them my whereabouts. As they were still searching everywhere and did not see me, one of my staff members informed me through the intercom about what was happening and I escaped through the back door. They kept insisting that I was in the office.”
He added that, prior to yesterday’s incident attempt, he had been receiving threatening phone calls and text messages.
He said that the incident had been reported to the Nigeria Police in Malali area of Kaduna State and that the police had commenced investigations

Nigeria Fail To Capitalize Chances Against Kenya

A dying minute goal by Nnamdi Oduamadi saved the Super Eagles from an embarrassing home defeat to Kenya.
The Kenyans scored in the first half as the Nigerian side found it difficult to create clear cut chances. The first half ended with the Kenyans leading the African champions by 1-0. The Super Eagles started the match with two players who were not at the African Cup of Nations in South Africa.
Obafemi Martins returned to the attack, while Solomon Kwambe played at right back. The Nigerian side made three substitutions in the second half with Ahmed Musa, Nnamdi Oduamadi, and John Ogu all coming in.

Francis Meets Benedict: First Recorded Meeting Of Two Popes In History

In yet another first, Pope Francis had a lunch meeting with his predecessor, Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI. There is no public record of two popes ever meeting in history. At least, it is the first time in 600 years that Saturday afternoon’s meeting has taken place.
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Pope Francis was flown by helicopter to Castel Gandolfo, the residence of the Pope Emeritus for a private lunch.

40 MINUTES WITH THE ‘RAIN-MAKER’

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MAJEK FASHEK

IN HIS HEYDAY, MAJEK FASHEK WAS ONE ARTISTE YOU COULD ACTUALLY DESCRIBE AS THE NEXT BIG THING WITHOUT TONGUE-IN-CHEEK. TODAY, WHEN HE MANAGES TO MOUNT THE STAGE TO SING AND STRUM HIS GUITAR, THERE ARE ONLY FAINT HINTS OF WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN IF HE HAD NOT WALKED THE SELF-DESTRUCTIVE PATH. LANRE ODUKOYA GOES ON THE TRAIL OF THE TROUBLED ARTISTE
On Majek’s trail
His business partner, Hajia Aminat Dangaji, scheduled a meeting with Majek Fashek at his home last Monday. It was the second such appointment she would be fixing in a few days. She could not honour the first scheduled to hold two weekends ago because she was down with malaria. She called to say that Majek Fashek was “somewhere in Ikeja” with some of his friends.

LUXURY LIKE MERCEDES

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HER NAME, MERCEDES RICHARDS, IS THE SORT YOU WOULD EXPECT TO FIND IN THE CLOSING CREDITS OF A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE. BUT THAT IS HER NAME - NOT AN ASSUMED NAME. IT’S JUST AS WELL, BECAUSE IT’S A NAME JUST AS EXOTIC AS THE SPLENDID FEEL SHE CREATES IN THE HOMES AND OFFICES OF HER CLIENTS. RICHARDS, PRESIDENT OF MREIN, AN OUTFIT THAT HELPS REFINE INDIVIDUALS’ TASTE IN INTERIOR DECOR, SPEAKS WITH AZUKA OGUJIUBA

You Just Can’t Go Through The Industry Without Being Sexually Harassed – Colette Orji

Colette Orji came into the industry a few years ago but already she has a profile that would bedazzle any producer.
Beautiful, talented and sexy but most people who have met Colette keep talking about her magnetic backside which tends to sing a song many could not help but follow. She has several claims to stardom and they include “Strength of a Woman”, “Blue Blood”, “Raindrop”, “Two Can Play That Game”, “Amaka Mustapha” and a host of others. In this interview with Showtime, the Enugu and Abuja based Thespian talked about her acting career and opened a can of worms on the happenings in the movie industry.
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Enjoy:

Switched At Birth: "I Was Given To The Wrong Family And It Tore Our Lives Apart"

A teenager who was accidentally switched at birth has revealed how the hospital mix-up ripped her family apart.
Manon Serrano, 18, was swapped with another baby five days after being born at the Cannes-la-Bocca clinic in France on July 4, 1994.
Ms Serrano and her family eventually discovered the maternity ward mistake after undergoing DNA tests eight years ago - but not before it tore her family apart.
 
New 
mother: Sophie Serrano, pictured shortly after giving birth, discovered 
her daughter had been accidentally switched at birth ten years after the
 event
For the first time, Ms Serrano has revealed how the man she believed to be her father was convinced that she wasn't his.

PHOTO: Nicki Minaj Caught On Camera With Legs Wide Open

The star was recently photographed with legs spread in the back of her Maybach..
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We can't help but wonder what she was up to before the camera clicked..

PHOTOS: Shell Exposes World’s Largest Illegal Oil Refinery In President Jonathan’s Backyard

Ebiowei, 48, drags a hose used to help siphon crude oil in an illegal oil refinery site near river Nun in Nigeria’s oil state of Bayelsa.
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PHOTOS: 2Face And Annie Idibia On Their Wedding Day

Check out the first set of pictures from Innocent 'Tuface' Idibia and Annie Macauly's wedding taking place at Hilton Hotel, Dubai today.
The red-themed, star-studded event is currently ongoing and the ceremony looks beautiful so far..
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Photos: Celebrities at 2face and Annie's wedding

Rita Dominic, Susan Peters, Uti Nwachukwu and Alexx Ekubo. See more photos after the cut...

First look: 2face and Annie Idibia on their wedding day...

True love...so beautiful to see...

Photos: Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Eldee All Set For Tuface’s Wedding in Dubai

Two more pics below.

Annie And 2face's Love Story: How They Met At Age 15, How They Both Suffered And Their Big Wedding

This is probably the best love story ever, after all the ups and downs, the break- ups, cheating and all, they still ended up as ONE!
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How They Met

Annie first met 2face Idibia at Even Ezra Music Studio when she was just fifteen and in her words, “I think there was some electricity that second”.

Surprise Double Elimination on Knorr Taste Quest

It’s the 10th week of the Knorr Taste Quest, and the countdown to revealing the winner of season one has begun. Unfortunately however, the culinary journey of two contestants were brought to an abrupt end.

May7ven releases new promo pictures

UK-based Nigerian Afrobeats singer May7ven stuns in her new promo photos as she switches up colours but maintains her signature platinum blonde locks.

Rashidi Yekini’s Contemporary, Yahaya Gaku, Dies In Kaduna

Months after the death in Ibadan of Nigeria’s famous soccer star, Rashid Yekini, SaharaReporters has learned of the passing of his team mate and also ex-Nigeria international footballer, Yahaya Gaku, in Kaduna.
Yahaya Gaku, according to another ex-international in Kaduna town who does not want to be identified, died in a private hospital. The source said Gaku had been coaching a football club in Saudi Arabia, but returned to Nigeria recently with health concerns.
He played active football doe Kaduna Textile Limited in the early 80s, moving to African Continental Bank (ACB), El Kanemi in Maiduguri,and then Kano Pillars, before moving to Saudi Arabia. In that country, he played for El-Shabaab and El-Tai FC in Halal.
He also had a stint with Super Eagles

Chinua Achebe: Igbo Youths Declare 7 Days Mourning

Exactly 161 days after releasing his latest and most controversial book: There Was A Country, literary giant, Emeritus Professor Chinualumogu Achebe, yesterday, died of complications arising from old age in a hospital in Boston, United States of America, aged 82. The iconic poet, novelist and critic had been ill for some time.
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Chinua Achebe

Only ‘One Thing’ Can Split Us – Psquare

Nigeria’s pop duo, P-Square of Peter and Paul Okoye were in Malawi last weekend, where they thrilled their fans with their electrifying performance and moving dance steps
Showtime Celebrity cornered Peter Okoye who provides insight into what could make him break up with his twin brother. He also talks about the making of their latest album, Alingo and their new plans to conquer the southeast African countries with their kind of music.
You are always on the road, how many days do you guys have to yourselves?
We have been trying as much as possible to create time for ourselves. But most times, we don’t get it. We need more time to rest because performing for 2-3 hours on stage is not usually an easy task. Despite the fact that we have been travelling over the world, we took a break in January, and right now, we have resumed business again.

Tuface, Annie Seal Romance With 24-Hour Wedding In Dubai

It’s confirmed. Tuface and his long time lover, Annie Macaulay, are exchanging their marriage vows today at the prestigious Jumeirah Beach Hotel, a five star resort centre in Dubai.
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According to the information made available on the singer&rhttp://www.naij.com/myadmin/articles/center.php?mode=news&action=edit&ArticleId=28412#squo;s website, 2faceonline.com, guests will witness a 24-hour wedding activities between 1am on Saturday and 12am UAE time on Sunday.

I’m A Christian But I'll Never Stop Singing Dirty Songs –Saint Janet

To Omotoyosi Kayode Iyun, popularly known as Saint Janet, singing vulgar lyrics in Yoruba and the controversies that come with doing so have become a part of her life, as she reveals in this interview.
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I learnt you were a chorister. Which church was that?
I’m a Christian. Anyway, I’m a member of a white garment church. I was a chorister in the white garment church I was attending.

Ini Edo Begs Fans

Popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has been so occupied lately that she has not had time for her teeming fan base especially on twitter.
When she realised this, the screen diva apologised to her fans and explained why she had not been active on the social network for a while.
She tweeted on Wednesday, “Hi my lovelies, sorry I haven’t been as active as I should on Twitter. Been a bit busy etc. how are you? Reason why I have been busy is because of the new movie my colleagues and I are releasing. ”
Saturday Beats learnt that the new movie, Weekend getaway, is produced by Emem Isong, Monalisa Chinda, and Ini Edo. It features acts like Genevieve Nnaji and Uti Nwachukwu. The movie is about a dreamy hotel maid waiting for a Prince Charming.

Why We Make Sex Look Real In Our Movies —Ghanaian Actress Yvonne Okoro

Yvonne Okoro wormed herself into the hearts of movie lovers in 2002. The actress who recently premiered her first production Contract featuring Hlomla Dandala at the Silverbird Cinema, Ikeja got a lot of approval from friends and colleagues for a beautiful outing. In this interview, the petite actress talks about her new ground with AMAA, why she is still single amongst other issues.
CONGRATULATIONS on the success of your movie premiere
Thank you very much.

Video: Lynxxx finally breaks his silence on the club fight incident

Nigerian star artiste and ''Jollof'' music boss Lynxxx is in the UK for a 9 date tour and he finally breaks his silence on the recent news involving him at a famous Lagos nightspot, he shares what really happened on the night with Factory78tv's Adesope Olajide...

Meet Don Jazzy's hot executive assistant

Her name is Sameerah Ahmed and they are both in Dubai for 2face and Annie's wedding. Photos taken yesterday. See another photo of her after the cut...

Omotola's tribute to husband on his birthday and their 17th wedding anniversary

Happy birthday to Captain Ekeinde. See more of Omotola's touching tribute after the cut..

"We don't own a private jet yet, but hope to buy one in the future' - PSquare

When asked by Vanguard if the rumour that they bought a private jet was true, P-Square replied:
"There was nothing like that. I guess because it was included in our list that whenever we are going for a specific show,  the organsiers must provide us with a private jet. We had a deal with a private jet company which always hire their private jet to us whenever we are in need of it. It’s like, we have a private jet at our disposal. I remember, I once tweeted that a private jet has been included in our list.  That was how people started speculating that Psquare has bought a private jet. But we always  travel with the jet all the time.
Do they plan to buy a private jet someday?
To be honest with you, the way things are going, we are planning to buy one. And it’s not because of the cost implication of hiring a private jet, but the fact that we want to meet up with our concerts.

At The Club With Remy Martin makes grand return in 2013 with May D, Terry G, others

2013 is poised to go down as a year truly filled with much excitement and fanfare  as Remy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac is set to return with a ensemble of top class acts and an enviable new initiative tagged At The Club With Remy Martin Dance Off.
Set within the cast of its already established and popular monthly gig. At The Club With Remy Martin Dance Off, is a new initiative that holds so much promise of not just fun and excitement for participants and fans of the premium brand, but also a wonderful One Hundred Thousand Naira cash prize to be won during the event. Fun lovers who desire some extra challenge and excitement in the house would get the chance to battle on stage with each other every month starting this March.
 
 
A winner emerges every month from now till December, and then a final showdown involving all previous months’ winners would be held. The winner of the grand finale come December 2013 walks away with a Brand New Car among other benefits.
Come Thursday, 28th March, 2013, all roads lead to The Place Lounge (by Papas Entertainment), Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The first 2013 monthly signature series, which has been successfully hosted by the premium brand since May 2012. Leading the lineup of acts is the ever eccentric enigma Terry G; popular Ile Ijo crooner, May D; fast rising superstars like Kokoma crooner, K9, Endia, Taleen, Ketchup, among others. On the wheels of steel this year is the No.1 celebrity DJ in the city of Lagos, DJ Baggio, and the energetic Shody on the hype. This event promises to be a much talked about one for months to come. 
In his statement, Remy Martin Senior Brand Manager, Thibault Robert disclosed that the premium brand did feel a strong urge to diversify and also build on the success this initiative enjoyed last year. “Like we’ve always intimated, this is a cause the brand is fully committed to and as such we intend to keep going the extra mile in keeping with our bid to keep delivering premium and top class entertainment for all fun lovers here in Nigeria. The Remy Martin Dance Off is one of such initiatives which we intend to pioneer and run for a long time in order to continue rewarding our consumers and fans’ undying loyalty,” he said.
The At The Club With Remy Martin monthly party is proudly supported by The Beat 99.9 FM and TRACE Urban TV.

VIDEO DOWNLOAD: SPLASH – CHURCH AGBASA

Gorgeous looking talented rapper Genevieve Ogbuewu aka Splash drops new video – CHURCH AGBASA, brought to you by August Pee Entertainment, a Squareball Adasa Cookey rendition.
Confidence precedes high quality, as young supermodel and talented rapper Splash displays in this mind blowing video. From start to finish in CHURCH AGBASA, exudes brilliance in every sense – lyrics, punch lines, costumes, stage, effects, clarity…
Watch and download below.

VIDEO DOWNLOAD: MBRYO – Remote

Rugged Records presents brand new video by the special one – MBRYO titled REMOTE, a Patric Ellis Pictures.
Any external force controlling and defining our actions can be called a remote. Mybro gives us a vivid “contextual” description in this
mind blowing musical video – Remote. Just to mention, it has several buttons Play, Pause, Forward, Rewind… to influence the action of your subject.

KSB: My Turn Around Story

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For gospel singer, Kenny Saint Best aka KSB, there is no regret breaking up with her ex-husband, De Remedies’ star, Eddie Montana and the subsequent downturn her career witnessed after that.
In-a-no-holds barred chat with TS Weekend recently at her residence in Ikeja, Lagos, KSB declared that rather than be broken-hearted, she has emerged from the experience a better and stronger woman.

Yityish Aynaw: First Black Miss Israel

Yityish Aynaw:
 First Black Miss Israel
It's been an astonishing three weeks for Yityish Aynaw, an immigrant orphan from Ethiopia, who became the first black Miss Israel last month, and has now been invited to Thursday's gala dinner with visiting US President Barack Obama.
When Yityish Aynaw arrived in Israel as a 12-year-old, winning beauty contests and dining with presidents was as far from her thoughts as her native Ethiopia is from her adopted land.

My Romance With MI - Waje Finally Opens Up

Talented singer, Waje finally opens up about her romance with MI.
photoIn a recent interview with Waje , when asked about the rumour about dating MI, read what she had to say below.
There is this rumour about you and MI-
Me and MI are best friends, that is all.
Tell us about this friendship
There is nothing to say about it really. We first met when I was in Enugu and he came for a show. When we met in Lagos, we hooked up and we have been doing stuff together musically. He is somebody who is very passionate about his music and I like him for that.
Where is the rumour of an affair between the two of you emanating from, even Olamide  mentioned it in his song?
I think it is just what you media guys started. We are just friends, and maybe you guys wanted a Nigerian version of Jay Z and Beyonce, so they just hooked us up by themselves.

NOLLYWOOD SHOCKER: Actresses Now Pay To Get Movie Roles

Despite the huge success recorded by Nollywood in the last 20 years, the Nigerian motion picture industry, currently ranked second globally in terms of quantity production, keeps recording bizarre occurrences.
photoGone are the days when sexual harassments or sex-for-roles are in vogue in the industry.
What reigns supreme these days among some crop of filmmakers is financial payment in exchange for movie roles, which in most cases does not come the way of the desperate up and coming actresses trapped in this new scam shamefully scripted by Nollywood insiders.
EE investigations revealed that this new scam which is gradually taking over Nollywood, has been going on secretly in the last couple of years.
A victim who spoke with us on the condition of anonymity, disclosed how these racketeers in Nollywood operate with reckless abandon.

PHOTO: Aki Finally Steps Out With His Wife, Nneoma

Nearly two years after their talk of the town wedding, Nollywood super star Chinedu Ikedieze famously known as Aki and his amiable wife Nneoma, wowed many, especially his teeming fans with what could be described as their first public appearance.
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Photographer spotted the love struck couple walking in hand in hand at the Eko Hotels venue of the comedy show that was hugely attended.
In fact, Mr. and Mrs. Ikedieze played the perfect Romeo and Juliet in the full glare of the public as they didn’t leave each other’s sight throughout the period the show lasted.
The couple’s public display of affection for each was very obvious on the red carpet with Aki pampering and treating his jewel like the real queen that she is.
The famous entertainer was swathed in a blue denim atop a white shirt that equally complemented his black pair of shoes. While his sweetheart, opted for a knee length white knicker on a flowery gray top that fitted her sexy shape.
From the look of things at the venue, it was obvious the couple thoroughly enjoyed themselves while the show lasted.
Meanwhile, what many thought was a mirage became reality in late 2011 when the actor wedded Nneoma, his angel of over two years.

Deadly Snake On The Loose!

Staff at a zoo in South Africa are watching their step after a highly dangerous snake escaped from its enclosure.
Pretoria Zoo's black mamba - one of the fastest and most venomous snakes in the world - is believed to be hiding somewhere in the zoo grounds after it was reported missing over a week ago.
Now, desperate staff at the zoo in South Africa's capital are using infra-red cameras in a bid to find the six-and-a-half foot (two metre) missing reptile - before it finds one of them.
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Marketing manager Craig Allenby said he hoped the snake was hiding in the roof of a service building behind its terrarium.

PHOTO: Prostitute Arrested For Trying To Eat Her Client's Penis

Meet the date from hell...
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Priscilla Vaughn, an escort, was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly attempting to bite off a client's genitals in Orlando, Florida.

Judge’s Absence Delays Cynthia Osokogu’s Murder Trial

The absence of the trial judge in the murder case of the late Cynthia Osokogu on Friday stalled proceedings.
No reason was given for the absence of Justice Olabisi Akinlade of the Lagos High Court, Ikeja.
A court official merely stated that she was “indisposed.”
The matter was consequently adjourned till the 12th of April for continuation of trial.
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Ms. Osokogu, 24, was allegedly drugged and murdered inside a hotel room in Festac Town in Lagos by men she met and became friends with on the social media site Facebook last July.

VIDEO: Kano After Luxurious Bus Blast

The city of Kano has not gotten over Monday’s suicide attack on the popular Sabon Gari luxury park as the once buzzing transportation arena is deserted and covered in ashes.
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VIDEO: Kano After Luxurious Bus Blast
More worrying now is the fear of near collapse of business and commercial activities in the city.
In this story we take a look at the fears of some travellers and business people who come in and out of the nation’s second most populous city in the aftermath of the tragedy.

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