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Friday, June 29, 2012

Movie Marketers ban Ghanaian movies in Nigeria


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If what www.gossipnigeria.com gathered about the imbroglio currently going on between Nigeria and Ghana is anything to go by, then the mutually benefited relationship between the two may generate to great enmity if it's not fast checked.
Speculations are rife that the once harmonious relationship between the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood and its counterpart, Ghana’s Ghollywood,is currently under threat as the movie marketers under the aegis of Film, Video Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (FVPMAN) has placed embargo on Ghanaian films with effect from the end of this month.
The association has also resolved to halt the distribution of films produced by non-professionals. It insists that if such film(s) must be distributed at all, its right of ownership should be transferred to its members on negotiation.

Michael Jackson?s tiger dies of lung cancer


Thriller and Michael JacksonThriller, the famous pet tiger which belonged to the late Michael Jackson has died.
The 13-year-old animal that lived at Jackson’s Neverland died of lung cancer at the Tippi Hedren‘s wildlife preserve near Los Angeles on June 11. An autopsy was performed and the tiger was cremated.
Hedren says Thriller and brother Sabu were born in 1998 and lived with Jackson until 2006 when Jackson left Neverland. Jackson’s veterinarian asked Hedren to take the cats at her Shambala Preserve in Acton. She says a $79,000 compound was built on a lake and Thriller had a great life with Sabu.
Despite Jackson’s love of animals, Hedren says he never called to check on the tigers and never sent any money to help pay for their care

Nigerian man emerges as top graduating student from EMU in North Cyprus, with a CGPA of 4.00


 
A young Nigerian has emerged the top graduating student from the Faculty of engineering at the Eastern Mediterranean University in the Turkish republic of North Cyprus, obtaining a status of High Honours (first class). Tunji Anthony Olu-Taiwo hails from Ifako-Ijaiye Local government area of Lagos state. 
He finished with a Grade Point Average of 4.00 out of a possible 4.00 (straight A's).He is the first African to obtain this status from his department. He obtained a degree in Computer Engineering.
Tunji was born in Kano, Nigeria where he attended Air force Nursery and Primary school. He completed his secondary education at St. Thomas Secondary School in Kano.
He loves programming and spends times developing mobile applications. He is also a good chess player. He loves software development and he hope to use this medium to change the Nigeria and the world for a better place. Tunji hopes to further his education in the field of software Engineering. His dream is to become a reputable Software Engineer by improving the world of computing.

Step Mum Pours Boiling Water On Sleeping Stepson (Gruesome Pics Ahead)


Ola's step mum

Oa's face

When I saw these pictures I was shocked. If this boy had been this woman’s biological child, would she have done this? Nothing justifies this at all, no matter the provocation.
I thought the era of “wicked step mother” was over.
Ladies if you know you can not cope with the challenges of being a step mum do not marry that man. Ever heard of “love me love my dog”?
 According to OloriSupergal......

At The Club With Remy Martin goes to Moore Club


The June edition of Fine Champagne Cognac, Remy Martin’s monthly gigs – At The Club With Remy Martin – goes down on Friday, 29 June, 2012 at Moore Club, Festac, Lagos with the promise of a fanfare to remember.

RBF PARTNER AIRTEL TO UNVEIL 'NIGERIA’S GOT TALENT SHOW'



Rapid Blue Format and Optima Media Group (OMG), the organizations behind the hugely successful Nigerian Idols TV show which has graced our TV screens with outstanding entertainment for two seasons, have brought the 6-year-long, globally popular “Got Talent” Franchise to Nigeria. The debut season of what will be known as the “Nigeria’s Got Talent” reality show will last from June to December 2012 whilst auditions begin from the 4th of July 2012. Thousands of talented Nigerians of all ages and sexes each bearing a unique talent will troop to audition centres located across the country, to audition for a chance to be the next Susan Boyles, Diversity, or Bianca Ryan – performers who have received worldwide acclaim and super star status courtesy of the “Got Talent” franchise.
Speaking about this new

Pastor Tunde Bakare summoned by police over GEJ preaching


Men of the State Intelligence Bureau of the Nigeria Police have extended invitation to fiery Lagos preacher, Pastor Tunde Bakare, over what police sources see as a controversial sermon against President Goodluck Jonathan.
The invitation is sequel to a sermon which he (Pastor Bakare) delivered in his church wherein he accused President Jonathan of deliberately trying to bankrupt the country.
Publicity secretary of the Save Nigeria Group, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, who confirmed the development in a chat with LEADERSHIP on telephone, however, said Bakare, the leader of the group, was aware of the summon.

Blazin Hot Music Video: Jordin Sparks 'n' Whitney Houston .....Celebrate


This is what Jordin Sparks said about the Video... “What we wanted to do was make sure that this was a fun, happy video and just kind of dedicating it to her.”
The song was produced by R ‘n’ B superstar R.Kelly.

Spinlet.com Featured Song of the Day


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Victim Of Jim Iyke’s Alleged Fraud Cries Out …. “The Case Was Only Discharged For Amicable Settlement and Not Thrown Out”




  Contrary to the gist that has been going round, the court case between Nollywood actor Jim Iyke and Abuja based business woman, Mrs Abubakar is still on.
Read the letter that was sent on behalf of, Mrs Abubakar below…….

Face joins 2face, J Martins at Now Music


The former Plantashun Boys band member has joined the Now Muzik Management Team, in a 3 year contract which will see the Efe Omorogebe led company manage and promote his career.
Now Music is already home to 2face Idibia, J Martins, and Timi Dakolo.

Top music director DJ Tee denies stabbing upcoming act on set


  
The top music director has been telling anyone who cares to listen that he didn't stab anyone, contrary to the news making the rounds that he stabbed an extra on set of a video shoot last night. According to his side of the story, the guy in question slapped him after they had an argument on set, and some of his boys who witnessed the assault descended on the guy.
The extra, who is an up and coming singer himself, according to DJ Tee, smashed a bottle against hard metal above their heads, the bottle shattered and broken pieces cut him and DJ Tee, which was how he supposedly got the injury you see above
The injured guy, Alvin Osungade, is yet to tell his own side of the story.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

What is wrong with this photo?


Hehehe!

Clint Eastwood's teenage daughter burns N15 million Birkin bag



Saw her on Fashion Police with Joan Rivers last night explaining why she burnt the $100k bag. BS reason!

19 year old Francesca Eastwood, star of E! reality show "Mrs. Eastwood & Company" and her boyfriend, photographer Tyler Shields, posted photos online of one of the pricey bags being bitten, sawed with a chainsaw, and set on fire.

I think it's ridiculous to burn a bag that expensive. The reasonable thing to do would have been to burn a fake bag and donate the original to charity or something. Fashion police co-host George Kotsiopoulos was so mad, you could see he was trying so hard to hide his annoyance. 

Yvonne Nelson Becomes Ghana Highest Paid Actresses....Charges $10,000 For Appearance


Highly controversial but talented Ghanian actress, Yvonne Nelson has emerged the highest paid actress in the whole of Ghana beating like Jackie Appiah, Nadia Buari hands down.
These three, according to research, were the most sought after divas in Ghollywood not until recently that Yvonne who has been involved in series of scandal emerged to take over fully.
Yvonne, a model, designer, businesswoman and actress who has featured in thousands of international movies with the latest being Halima Abubakar's new movie 'Mistress' doesn't negotiate with her country's currency but universal currency, USD.
Though this price tag she has placed on herself has been generating controversies within and outside Ghana as they said it has made some producers who had planned to feature her changed their minds due to the 'hike' in her professional fee. Notwithstanding, this idea, no doubt, will carve a niche and also add a great respect to her career as she will only be featuring in selected few movies.
Aside the $10,000, we learnt there are other conditions attached and once they are not met, you can as well try the next door. Well, Yvonne www.nigeriafilms.com gathered, changed her status, as far as professional charges are concerned, ever since she won a mouth-watering contract from Ghana telecommunication giant, Vodafone.

Man Forcefully Kisses Mother-In-Law, Attempts To Lick Her Privates


In an incident that left the whole suburb shell shocked, a Bulawayo man did what one should never even fantacise or think of.
Tendai Shoko (28) of Gwabalanda in Bulawayo allegedly attempted to fondle his mother-in-law, Hilda Nyoni (46), whom to him was too beautiful to ignore, so it seems. Reports say Shoko PROPOSED LOVE TO HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW sometime this year and was turned down. Shoko could not take NO as an answer and allegedly went on pester her for love.
It alleged that last weekend, Shoko went to his mother-in-law’s place of residence in Luveve, in a bid to ‘knock sense’ into her mind, but was turned town as usual.
Having realised that ‘asking nicely’ was not going bear intended fruits, the son-in-law decided to forcefully grab what he has been longing for. Shoko jumped on top of her mother-in-law before trying to kiss her, it is alleged. Without wasting much of the ‘precious moment’, Shoko allegedly fondled the woman’s br*asts and attempted TO LICK HER PRIVATES, it is reported.
The woman eventually managed to set herself free from the man who is almost half her age. After notifying her neighbours, she reported the matter to the police, leading to the arrest of her lustful son-in-law.
Shoko was not asked plead when he appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Mr Richard Ramaboea. He will be back in court on 2 July facing aggravated indecent assault charges.

Majek Fashek Lands Deal Worth N15m



It’s good news for Majek Fashek. Word has it that he has signed a two year touring deal with A PLUS entertainment. The deal which is allegedly worth N15m will see him tour some European countries. Word has it that they have started booking some gigs for him and he is going to start touring in July (this year).

Kanu Is My Role Model…….Mikel Obi


Mikel Obi

Kanu Nwankwo

"I am happy to have won the champions league trophy with Chelsea. It does not come on a platter, you have to earn it. I feel proud to be named with the likes of Kanu Nwankwo and Finidi George. I always looked up to Kanu while I was growing up".
On winning the trophy with Didier Drogba and co….
The confidence and determination to play returned to the team. We became a team again and that was the beginning of the glorious season that we had.
Mikel Obi in an interview he granted Nation Sport .

Who 'colour blocked' better? Tyra vs Sasha :-)


 Well, I'm comparing because it's the same colours, Pink, Green and Blue/Purple. So who wore it better?

Nigeria is the 6th most dangerous African country to live in


That is according to the Global Peace Index, conducted by the Research Institute of Economics & Peace. It recently released its top 10 most dangerous African countries in 2012 and Nigeria was number 6.
The ranking is based on countries most affected by war, terrorism, political instability, regular violence etc. 
Here's the top 10 Most Dangerous Countries in Africa 2012
10. Ethiopia. 9.Burundi. 8. Zimbabwe. 7. Chad. 6. Nigeria. 5. Libya. 4. Central African Republic. 3. Democratic Republic of Congo. 2. Sudan. 1. Somalia

Davido Live in Concert: July 22nd. Eko Hotel


 
Flytime and HKN Records present Davido's Album Launch taking place at Eko Hotel and Suite, July 22nd, 2012. He'll be performing alongside all the artists he had collaborations with on the Album; Wizkid, 2face, Naeto C, May D, Ice Prince and KSwitch.

Follow @flytimeevents and Like them on Facebook to win Beat by Dre Headphones, Samsung phones & Samsung LED Screens to subscribers who can prove they are Davido's biggest fans.

It is now a criminal offence to impregnate a woman and desert her in Lagos state


The Lagos State Government announced yesterday a review of the law enacted to protect pregnant women and their babies. The State Attorney General, Ade Ipaye said that it is now a criminal offence in Lagos for a man to desert a woman he impregnated. At the sensitization programme on the ‘Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011′ and ‘Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2011′, Mr. Ipaye said the law was enacted to protect pregnant women and their babies.
He added that the new law makes it criminal for a man to refuse to contribute to the ante-natal and post-natal expenses of a woman he impregnated. “Any person who impregnates a woman or girl and fails, refuses or neglects to contribute to maternity related cost from ante-natal or post-natal stages, is guilty of an offence under section 277 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State and is liable to face the wrath of the law,” Ipaye said.
Ipaye said the old law handed down by the British Colonial Government was outdated, as it mainly reflected the values of the colonial administration. “The review of this law was necessitated by the fact that some of the laws that existed prior to this time were outdated. The review is therefore aimed at reflecting current day realities, as the old Criminal Code Law has become inadequate to address the challenges of contemporary criminality.”
Ipaye, who also doubles as the Commissioner for Justice, said the state criminal law was enacted to regulate public order and provide rules on criminal conduct, among other objectives. He however stressed that the new law has replaced the Criminal Code Law of Lagos State Cap.C17 Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003, introduced in Southern Nigeria in 1914.
What do you think? Please share your thoughts.

Arsenal to play Nigeria's Super Eagles in Abuja August 5


English premier league side Arsenal will play Nigeria's Super Eagles in a pre-season match in Abuja on August 5, according to promoter David Omigie of DanJan Sports. It will be the first time Arsenal will play in Nigeria.
Arsenal traditionally hosts an annual pre-season tournament at the Emirates Stadium, but they opted to postpone the event for a year because of the 2012 London Olympics. The visit to Nigeria will conclude Arsenal's pre-season after tours to both China and Malaysia in July.
On their official website, Arsenal said: "The club last visited Africa during a tour to South Africa in July 1993."
"It is returning as a result of the fantastic support which exists for the team, not only in Nigeria, but across the entire continent."
DanJan Sports revealed that tickets for the match will go on sale from 4 July.

I Caught My ex-Commissioner Wife Pants Down.... Romancing A Man In The Car....Politician Tells Court




When a home is broken, the stories that go along with it  are simply unbelievable. Long read ahead.
David Erhabor, husband of a former commissioner in Edo State, Florence Igbinigie-Erhabor, on Wednesday, told a Benin High Court, that his wife of 15 years once came home without putting on pant.
He said, “There was a day she came back home drunk and without a pant on her. She was in the habit of keeping late nights.”

“The Givers of Most of The Corruption in Africa Are From Outside Africa” ....... Ex President Olusegun Obasanjo



   Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo granted The Guardian Uk an interview where he talked about corruption and investment opportunities in Nigeria. Excerpts......
"There is no part of the world where corruption is absolutely eliminated. But [in other countries] that corruption has not been a way of life. When you are found, you are dealt with. And that's what we need."
Chief Obasanjo who was in the UK to promote investment in Nigeria disclosed that “Fighting corruption is not a one-night affair.”

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Between Mercy Johnson And Yvonne Okoro

See full size imageThe two are gorgeous actresses. While the Ghana most sought after Yvonne is cute and curvy, the controversial Mercy is fairly good-looking with a curvy body that will make even Beyonce green with envy.
Having closely watched these two divas, no one will content the fact that Yvonne Nelson in all standards is a better actress in terms of script interpretation and delivery than Mercy, whose scripts she interprets mostly are not given the natural flavours required.
Well, no one will doubt the great impact the Ghana people are making with their Ghollywood unlike Nollywood market that is filled with all manners of crises. To mention is the high rate of gross insurbodination that has become the order of the day.
Also, there are too much of vices that may probably not have permitted Mercy to deliver her lines well unlike Yvonne who has always worked in a perfect condition.
Be that at it may, no comparison in terms of beauty, boobs, brain and brawn between mercy and Yvonne as the Ghana actress is naturally endowed with all this, though, Mercy's height, boobs and curvy physique are said to be the accessories she possesses that guys die for.

Rapper Big Boi Arrested Over Viagra Possession


American rapper Big Boi of Outkast was arrested in Miami for possessing several drugs including ecstasy. According to the Miami-Dade County Corrections website, the 36-year-old was  carrying MDMA, which is the main ingredient in Ecstasy.

Blazin Hot Video .... Return Of Jenifa (Sneak Peek)


Check out the sneak peak of one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year after the jump

President Goodluck Jonathan Fires NNPC Boss, Engr. Austen Oniwon


President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the re-composition of the executive management team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
This was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, who said the decision of the President was to further strengthen the ongoing reforms and transformation of Nigeria’s Petroleum sector, and in furtherance of efforts to achieve greater transparency  and accountability in government.

Davido's Arrogance Get Him Dirty Slaps In Abuja


Dami Duro crooner Davido may not have bargained for what he got in Abuja the last time he went for a show sponsored by Nokia.
Davido, arguably, is the most sought after artiste in the current Nigerian music market.

PHCN high tension wire electrocute 7 people in Ibadan


Tragedy struck at the Apata market in Ibadan yesterday when seven persons, including a pregnant woman and a nursing mother, were instantly killed when a live high tension power cable of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) suddenly cut off and fell on traders at the ever busy market.

 
The incident, which occurred at about 7am, affected mostly vegetables vendors as they were busy transacting their business at the popular Agbekoja section of the market.
Eyewitness identified the pregnant woman as Tawa and that her mother who was also standing by was a victim of the dawn electrocution.
However, a one-year-old baby boy was rescued alive from the scene of the incident while the baby’s mother, whose identify could not be immediately ascertained was not as lucky as she died following the impact of the live cable which fell directly on her. Good Samaritans rescued the infant unhurt from the back of his electrocuted mother who passed on immediately after the shock.
Many other traders at the spot sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical attention.

Mainstreet Bank sacks 800 workers


Mainstreet bank, formerly Afribank Nigeria Plc, on Friday June 22nd terminated the services of 800 of its employees, including 650 members of the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI), a unit of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC).

Caroline Danjuma celebrates birthday at motherless babies home


 
The former actress was at the Lagos state Red Cross Motherless Babies Home, Makoko, just this afternoon to celebrate her birthday with the children. She also made a generous donation. 

50 Cent ?hospitalized after car crash?


Rapper 50 Cent has been hospitalized after suffering neck and back injuries in an automobile accident today, June 26, 2012.
According to the US rapper’s fan site ThisIs50.com, a red truck crashed into the back of 50 Cent’s vehicle on the Long Island Expressway in New York City.
50’s car is said to have almost tumbled.
 ‘’Fif’s bullet-proof SUV was rear-ended by a Mack truck on the Long Island Expressway after the driver lost control of the massive vehicle, almost causing 50’s SUV to flip over in the process’, the website reports.
The multi-platinum selling artistes and driver were reportedly admitted into a Queen’s hospital where doctors had to run tests on his neck and back. Reports say he has been released and is ‘doing fine’.

Press statement from Chris Okotie's church on his failed marriage


Pastor Chris Okotie is not talking to the press at the moment. Quite a number of them have tried to reach him  but he ain't having none of that.. :-). His church has released a press statement regarding his failed second marriage. Read it below..

Basketmouth opens bar in Akoka, Yaba


The funny man has opened a bar located at 12 University road, Akoka, Yaba. emBARssy lounge and bar was opened last weekend (22nd, 23rd and 24th June) and it's owned by Okpocha Bright (basketmouth) Jide Salako and Kayode Peters.

The Nollywood in Big Brother: Goldie?s story


When I likened the Big Brother Stargame to Nollywood in an earlier piece, it must have seemed like a piece conjured up by a hyperactive imagination, but it’s now beginning to seem like there is a lot more to the relationship than I thought.
This is in view of the dilemma the Nigerian representative, Goldie, was engulfed in the late hours of Monday, June 18, 2012.

We have a Rowing & Yatching federation in Nigeria? Wow!


 
So who are those rowing and yachting in Nigeria? So tey a whole federation for it? Una try...-)

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Woman forced to sit next to dead passenger aboard Kenya Airways


A Swedish woman was given no choice but to sit next to a corpse for much of a 10-hour flight to Kenya, New York daily reported yesterday.
Lena Pettersson a reporter for 'Radio Sweden', revealed that her fellow passenger, a man in his 30s, appeared to be sick when she boarded a Dar es Salaam-bound Kenya Airways flight during a stopover at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport "He was sweating and had seizures. Air hostesses were there all along, but the plane took off anyway."
The man reportedly died a few hours into the overnight flight, despite efforts by the crew and passengers to revive him.
Pettersson, who was headed to Tanzania on vacation, was compelled to sit across the aisle from the corpse for the rest of the trip.
"I asked to move, but they said there were no other places," she said. However, after returning home, Pettersson emailed the airline, which eventually apologized and refunded about half the cost of her 1,400 dollars ticket. "This feels much better. It is reasonable," Pettersson added.

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