Author: Wale Adebayo

Three blasts rocked the city of Jos in central Nigeria on Tuesday, two local journalists said. The blasts caused casualties, but it was not immediately clear how many. A journalist on the scene of the first explosion called it “massive.” People were screaming and running, some covered in blood. Some had to be carried away, the journalist said. The first blast was a bomb that detonated at the Terminus market, where food and clothes are sold, the journalists said. The second blast was at the same market, and could have been a bomb or a gas canister ignited by the…

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You know, it seems the criteria to becoming successful in the music industry these days is just to get some girl pregnant and make her keep the baby………….#Justsaying Fast rising singer — Patoranking posted these photos of his son on his Instagram page. Very cute kid too, his name is ‘Rapharanking’. See another photo below: –

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If you have been following Nigerian music stars for a while, you would know that when they drop new photos, something else is coming behind. Made Men Music Group has released the first official group album titled “The Evolution“. The title makes reference to the portrayal of how the artistes have evolved the industry through their new age sound and production. Triple MG’s CEO Ubi Franklin referred to the upcoming album to be released on Thursday 29th May 2014, as a gift to fans through music across Africa and the world. Iyanya says “This project portrays the different talent that…

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I came across the trailer on youtube and i couldn’t stop laughing. If you get a chance, visit Youtube and type in “I come Lagos”. Nse Ikpe Etim stars alongside IK Ogbonna and other rising talents in “I Come Lagos“. Leaving her rural town, she comes to the metropolitan city of Lagos in search of greener pastures. The movie is produced and directed by Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) award wining director Elvis Chucks.

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I bet this is the first time most of you would be hearing news that ‘The Bull’ as he use to be called, has a fine wife and grown up set of twins. The ex-Super Eagles star met his wife Nadia Amokachi in Tunisia and immediately wedded her. The relationship produced a set of handsome looking twins. Meet Kalim and Nazim Amokachi, who bear strong resemblances with their old man. Back in March, the pair visited the Super Eagles’camp in Atlanta, Georgia to give their support to the team ahead of their game against Mexico. Amokachi Snr is the current…

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Jumia is on the move with another fashion forward campaign. Jumia is the largest online fashion store with over 20,000 fashion items, as it unveils what we will call the hottest fashion video to be seen in Nigeria. The video brings together Jumia’s fashion core values for sophisticated and stylish fashion infused with the traditional edge of made in Nigeria fashion. At the unveiling event on Friday in Lagos, Jumia hosted top Celebrities in the Fashion Industry like Toke Makinwa, Lola Maja, Emmy Collins. The VP Fashion at Jumia Nigeria Funmi Daniels stated that ‘Jumia is glad that Nigerians are embracing fashion online…

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It was an electrifying Saturday night of pure fun as guests present at the Etisalat-organized eviction party for Xolani and BeeBee Bassey, the recently evicted contestants in the competition, partied non-stop till the break of dawn. The party which held last weekend at Ntyce Lounge, Karimu Kotun street, Victoria Island, had Nigerian artistes, Phyno and Reminisce, give riveting performances to celebrate Xolani and BeeBee Bassey. It was vivacious and world class British Nigerian producer and artist, DJ Exclusive who peaked the night with an endless array of music that had the crowd dancing well into the morning. As Xolani and…

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It seems that Kim Kardashian is enjoying the last minutes of her single blessedness in Paris, France. Once again a wife-to-be appeared in a rather revealing ensemble showing off her seductive curves. She was wearing a pink low cut top showing her impressive sideboob and matched it with grey pencil skirt. Strolling the streets of the most romantic European city a 33-year-old beauty was accompanied by her precious fiance. The couple was seen shopping and later heading to their favorite French restaurant. Lately Kanye West has spent several days in Italy dealing with the final plans for the wedding. The big day ceremony…

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Former Science and Technology Minister, Mrs. Grace Ekpiwhre and her husband, Chief Peter Ekpiwhre yesterday had their marriage dissolved by a customary court sitting in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State after 29 years of being together. President of the court, Mrs. Stella Okah, said she had to rule for dissolution of the marriage because she was convinced there has been strained love between the couple for a long time and as a result the former minister, who sought the resolution in court was no longer interested in the marriage blessed with one girl. Mrs. Okah, supported by…

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Indications emerged yesterday that the Nigerian troops were set to take up battle with the invidious Boko Haram terrorists, who have pitched their tents in the Northeast, wreaking havoc around the region. In several tweets from his Twitter Handle ‘@abati1990’, Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, posted four pictures depicting Nigerian soldiers in combat-readiness to confront the Boko Haram insurgents. Abati said in one of the tweets with a photograph showing soldiers massing with a tank, “Nigeria’s committed and patriotic troops in action to crush al Qaeda/Boko Haram terrorists of Sambisa to bring back our girls”. In another tweet with amphibious soldiers…

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President Jonathan has ordered the immediate probe of the Sunday bomb blast that killed five persons in the Sabon Gari area of Kano. The President handed down the order during a meeting with service chiefs in his office shortly after his arrival from France during which he held a security meeting with some heads of states on how to end insurgency by Boko Haram in the country. Apart from summoning the security heads to a meeting to review the security situation in the country, Jonathan appealed to Nigerians to remain united against the Boko Haram, which he described as the…

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Traditional hunters armed with home-made guns, poisoned spears and amulets have gathered in their hundreds, eager to use their skills and what they believe to be supernatural powers to help find nearly 300 schoolgirls abducted by Islamic extremists. Some 500 hunters, some as young as 18 and some in their 80s, say they have been specially selected by their peers for their spiritual hunting skills and have been waiting for two weeks in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital and the birthplace of Boko Haram, to get backing from the military and get moving. With Nigeria’s military accused by many citizens…

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The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar has ordered that security be beefed up in all boarding schools in and around Makurdi, Benue State, following alleged threat by Boko Haram to storm to two boys’ secondary schools, Government College and Mount St. Gabriel College in the city. This is contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Frank Mba, in Abuja. “Consequently, Benue State Police Command, working in conjunction with the state Ministry of Education and the affected school authorities, has strengthened surveillance in the schools and other boarding schools within Makurdi metropolis,” the statement said.…

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A former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili, sunday said God was answering the prayers of Nigerians for the healing of the ailment for which she is currently receiving treatment in an Indian hospital. “I am comforted by the fact that prayers are going on for me in churches and mosques as well as in private homes. God is answering the prayers. He has already healed me. I am only waiting for the physical manifestation of the healing. I am grateful to all Nigerians. I look forward to recovering and coming back home to rejoice with you all,”…

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I can trust always trust Nollywod to turn everything to a movie. Nollywood is known for churning out thousands of movies per year and some of them are infamous for their ridiculous titles. Well this trend doesn’t seem to be changing any time soon, as i recently came across the photo above. The new Nollywood movie is titled — ‘Eminado’, the popular song by Tiwa Savage featuring Don Jazzy. Share your thoughts!!!

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Veteran Nollywood actor — Kenneth Okonkwo has been appreciated for his work as he becomes an Ambassador for the National Open University of Nigeria The Nollywood actor turned Lawyer, who was offered a scholarship to acquire his Doctorate degree in Public Administration at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN); he has also been made an ambassador for the school. This is the second actor gaining the privilege after Ini Edo was offered the same. Another photo below: – Big Congrats To Him!

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Ghen ghen ghen ghen………The war has started. Emma Agu the publisher of nigerianfm.com and also a musician based in New York hs rained tons of insult on Nollywood and reality TV star — Jim Ikye for accusing him of breaking his relationship with Nadia Buari. Emma leaked their exchanged mails on his website and sent out a link. Read and enjoy: – His words and mails after the cut. _____________________ The most sickest creep and a criminal that walk the face of the earth (Jim Iyke) called me some minutes ago and called me all kinds of names. He is…

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World recognized super Hollywood stars — rolled into Cannes on Sunday on top of two tanks, parading down the chic seaside promenade to promote their film “The Expendables 3″. After a fun-filled morning of riding tanks and cracking jokes, the cast of “The Expendables 3″ took a far more serious tone on the red carpet when they brandished signs sporting #BringBackOurGirls. Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Gibson, Banderas, Ford and others held up the signs to the cameras, joining global calls to free 223 schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamist militants in Nigeria last month. Mexican star Salma Hayek and French actress Julie Gayet did…

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