Mercy Aigbe acquires brand new range rover?!

Beautiful actress, Mercy Aigbe is truly living the good life. We are not sure if she just acquired the range over but it sure looks new...we love it!
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"The Chibok girls are safe, we treat them well" - Boko Haram member speaks to BBC

I am telling you a fact...they don’t have a problem. Some of them have belief in Islam, some of them say they would not convert to Islam but we didn’t differentiate them, we treat them equally.  They are healthy, feeding and all these. We didn’t differentiate between them at all, why because, Allah commands us to do them equally. Some of them say they would not come back to Islam, we ask them to stay, no problem. There is no forcing in Islam but some of them not Muslims are converting to Islam but we are not differentiating them. If you see them now, you would see they don’t have any problem. Under Islam, killing children and women is not accepted you understand, but if they are fighting you, then you must fight them but if they are not fighting you, then it is not accepted weather they are Muslims or non-Muslims. Do not fight them, it is not accepted but if you bomb somewhere or make arrest somewhere, it will affect them but killing children and women is not accepted” 

An anonymous member of the dreaded Boko haram sect said this to Tobi Oladipo of BBC World radio today. 

Contrary to reports by a serving senator that they are being shot and raped, he says they are all living well and would be released if the government releases their jailed members.
"If today the government releases our members, tomorrow or the next day we promise you can see all of them sure. We would release them tomorrow or the next day." he said.

Sad story of how a Ghanaian artiste drowned while trying to rescue his girlfriend yesterday

Castro minutes before he drowned trying to save female friend

Popular Ghanaian Hiplife musician, Castro (a.k.a Theophilus Tagoe) reportedly drowned yesterday in the Aqua safari beach while trying to rescue his girlfriend.
Castro, his girlfriend and a close friend (who is also a footballer for the Black Stars), Asamoah Gyan, had gone on a weekend rendezvous when the unfortunate incident happened.

According to GhanaWeb, Castro had taken one of the boats out on a cruise on the Volta Lake alongside his girlfriend, while the others continued with their relaxation at shore.
The lady, who was not wearing a life jacket, suddenly fell into the lake, prompting Castro to try to rescue her, but ended up drowning with her.
Castro’s body and his girlfriend’s are yet to be found but his ski has been found.
Until his death, he was famous for his hit track “sikletele”

This is such a sad news.

Jude Okoye to wed his pregnant fiancee, this July

Whoop, Jude Okoye is set to walk down the aisle!
The elder brother and manager of the singing duo Psquare, and his  pregnant fiancee, Ifeoma Umeokeke will be getting married in ten days time - July 17.

SDK ‘'I just learnt exclusively that P square's elder brother and Manager Jude Okoye and his sweetheart, Ifeoma Michelle Umeokeke have picked July 17,2014 as their traditional wedding date. The Aso-ebi which is blue in colour is out already and invitation cards are going out already to invited guests.The event will hold at the brides home town in Nnewi South local government of Anambra state. The white wedding according to insiders will hold after Ifeoma who is pregnant births their bundle of Joy. The invitees include personalities from all across Nigeria."

Joan Rivers calls Barack Obama gay

American comedienne, Joan Rivers, has caused controversy yet again after she claimed that U.S. president Barack Obama is gay and that his wife, Michelle, is a transsexual, CNN reports.

Rivers, who was officiating a same sex wedding, was asked by a photographer if she thought that the U.S. would ever have a gay president and she responded by saying that they already have that with Obama and that everyone knows that Michelle is a transsexual.

Following the outcry after her comments, Rivers commented to CNN, that she thinks it is a compliment to Michelle as “the most gorgeous women are transgender”.

Read more at CNN

2face unveiled as Red Cross ambassador

The Red Cross Society of Nigeria has unveiled 2face Idibia as an ambassador for the organisation, reports Nigerian Entertainment Today(NET)
 
This was revealed at a press conference to highlight the recent collaboration between the Red Cross Society of Nigeria and the 2face Reach-Out Foundation initiative. 

The Hypertek Music boss is involved in different music projects to raise awareness and funds for areas in the country that are experiencing disasters and conflicts.

British Opera opens in Nigerian cinema

The British Council is patnering with FilmHouse Cinemas to bring  British Opera productions to the screens.

The productions will be screened at selected FilmHouse Cinemas across the country from July 2014 starting with Benjamin Britten’s Peter Grimes.

The screening days are from July 25 to July 31 in FilmHouse Cinemas in Lagos, Ibadan and Calabar.

GOtv appoints Ibu brand ambassador

GOTV has appointed popular Nollywood comic actor John Okafor also known as  Mr Ibu as Brand Ambassador in Nigeria, reports PM News

Elizabeth Amkpa, General Manager, GOtv Nigeria, said that Mr Ibu's strong acceptance by a wide audience was the main reason he was chosen.

The endorsement deal means that he will feature in GOtv’s future commercials, make special guest appearances at GOtv launch events and promote the brand among GOtv’s grassroots audience, amongst other activities.

TCM brings new cinema experience

Cinema audiences get a new experience from Turner Classic Movies, as they partner with Silverbird Cinemas to kick off TCM Presents, reports Movie Moments

To launch this rerun of great titles on the silver screen, Silverbird will show 2002 Hollywood thriller, The Bourne Identity.

 TCM which is on  DStv channel 137 will also be screening the thriller on July 10.

Queen of daytime talk TV returns

Ace broadcaster Adesuwa Onyenokwe returns to daytime talk television with new show titled  Seriously Speaking, reports PM News.

The new show will help the young generation to explore various aspects history as well as social and culture values that have been neglected.

The hour-long show will be shown on terrestrial television stations and a dedicated YouTube channel.

Meet the man that STARTED the 'Baba Ijebu' game

 
Oladipupo Adebutu, one of the sons of lotto magnate 'Baba Ijebu', Sir Kessington Adebutu, talks about his father in this interview with Punch.

When did you father start the gaming business: pools betting and lotto?

I grew up to know him in the pools betting business, among them was Face to Face. He’s been in business for as long as I could remember. He did a lot of other businesses. He was an importer of tiles, ceramics and adhesives among others, for a very long time. But as the economy grew from bad to worse, those businesses became much more difficult to do and gradually he eased out of them.

Did he have time for his children when they were young?

Like I said earlier, the man is an enigma. If he’s within the country, wherever he was, he would come back home at 1.00pm for his lunch. We would all have our lunch together. And on Sundays, he gave the children a special treat, by taking us to either Mainland Hotel or Federal Palace Hotel to spend the Sunday afternoon Again, every summer, he would take us abroad for vacation for two or three weeks. He is very good man. But currently, I have a problem working with this kind of standard, and my children are asking, ‘Daddy, Grandpa took you abroad for summer, and stayed with you, why didn’t you do the same for us?’ My father is a fantastic man.

What are his hobbies?

My father neither plays squash nor polo. He enjoys the company of his friends and they play card games such as poker and black jack. They do have a good time.

Does he socialise?

My dad enjoys himself. He socialises well. He loves parties and he loves good life.

What is his favourite drink?              

It takes him two hours to finish a bottle of beer.

Is he a car freak?

No. My father sees cars as a means of conveyance. For a long time, he fancies Mercedes Benz. But he added two others. Specifically, he’s more into Mercedes Benz cars.

Does the name Adebutu open doors for you?

The name is an asset but it is also my biggest liability. It is an asset because it opens doors and it gives me special recognition easily. But the flipside is that people tend to expect too much from me. And a lot of things that others will do and go scot-free, I dare not do, because of that name. But I am not complaining, since both liability and asset must go hand-in-hand.

What is your dad’s favourite food?

First, I will say he has tendency for moderation, and he does not have any favourite food. He enjoys both local and international dishes. But he loves vegetable. It must be well prepared with a lot of sawa fish.

Does he have special nicknames his friends call him?

His long-time friends call him ‘Kessy Bobo’ and he cherishes it so much.

How did Baba Ijebu, that most people call him, evolve?

Baba Ijebu is the new nickname. The nickname originates from the lotto business. It has to do with the way he has managed people’s resources. That is when someone plays the game and he or she wins, he or she gets instant payment. It is because someone has managed those resources well. And for we Ijebus, there is the general belief that we are good managers of resources. I think that’s how that name came about.

How does your dad relax?

Unfortunately, that’s one thing he does not know how to do. It is very painful. He is always doing something. I wish my father could just go somewhere and rest for a while. When he goes on vacation, he carries his work with him. What kind of vacation is that? And he will be phoning the office every three hours to monitor his business back home.

You want him to relax more?

Yes. At almost 80 years, he deserves to rest. He was 79 years old last October.

What are some of his likes and dislikes?

My father is like a chief investigating officer. If you tell him lies, you are asking for more trouble. It is better to come clean, because with his intellect and ability to investigate, you will surely surrender.

Was he ever a policeman?

No. He is just a brilliant man.

What values have you imbibed from him?

I’ve learnt the values of hard work, forthrightness and truthfulness from him.

If there is anything you can change about your dad, what will it be?

The only thing that bothers me about him is that at times he can be too fastidious. He is demanding and sometimes his extent of demand cannot necessarily be the best. If one can get 80 per cent compliant from a human being and one is insisting it should be 100 per cent, it can make things unworkable. One must overlook some things.

Your dad took a younger wife, some few years back, how did his children feel about it?

The truth is that my dad is a multi-faceted man. And it depends from which area you are looking at him. It is something I will do, so I will be the last person to criticise his action. Every 10 years or thereabout, my father finds a new love. May be for others with his position, stature and resources, such persons may find new love every five years. In my own opinion, my father is not excessive in this aspect.

Have you ever played lotto?

Yes, I have. It is quite exciting. It is a very exciting way for recreation and it is quite interesting.

How many wives does your father have?

I know that my father has 12 children from five women. We are seven boys and five girls.

Are the children of the youngest wife included?

Yes

What number are you among the children?

I am the first child.

What kind of music does he listen to?

He loves King Sunny Ade and Chief Ebenezer Obey’s music. He has extensive collection of their works.

Is he a Christian or a Muslim?

He is a Christian but of Muslim descent. His parents were Muslims.

What faith do the children profess?

He allows us to follow whatever faith that suits us. For instance, I am an evangelist in the Celestial Church of Christ fold. Some of us are in the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

" Etcetera who? He is a failed artist and a nobody- Olisa Adibua

First it was Freeze who put Singer/writer on blast, now Olisa Adibua of Beatfm has also slammed him for criticising Nigerian On AIR Personalities for having fake accents..He told Nigezie TV

"Etcetera is a nobody. He's a failed artist. I cannot comment on anybody who is a nobody. I hate the fact that Nigerians pick on people who are nothing. He's a nobody so no one should take him seriously. What has he done? Who is he? Etcetera, shut up! If you want to get recognition, bring out a song. I'm not against any idiots who don't have any talents. If you want to make a statement, make a statement with a record. If you want to say something, say it in a creative manner, in a constructive manner."

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"I'm not a church goer,why should we be praying for 2-3hrs non-stop?-CharlyBoy on his father's funeral mass

Last week, Charlyboy raised eyebrows when he appeared at his father's funeral service, seated and flanked by two ladies..Speaking to Vanguard, he gave his reason  and also why he cut short some politicians  from giving long tributes 

First of all, I am not a church goer. I am a Buddhist, though I was born into the Catholic doctrine. And part of my reason for not going to church is the fact that I have been to a lot of churches. For the first 20 years of my life, I was a mass servant. I was an ‘altar boy’ because my father was a disciplinarian. If you don’t go to morning mass, you are bound to be in trouble.
I did all that for 20 years, and that’s the kind of background I was coming from. But things have changed regarding the mode of worship in most churches. They spend more time than necessary. Why should we be praying for two to three hours non-stop? I have other things to do.
At the funeral service, I was told that Mr. President’s representatives and other dignitaries have arrived my home town.
Unfortuantely, one of my legs was paining me, and that was why, if you were in church that day, I was sitting down throughout. People didn’t understand why I was sitting down. I couldn’t stand up for too long. Now, we have spent about two to three hours in the church. We couldn’t afford to give all the politicians that attended the funeral rites the opportunity to pay tribute to my late father. I felt the only person who should deliver a speech was Mr. President’s representative.
At that point, I was so stressed and tired. All I wanted was to commit my father’s remains into the mother earth. So, I insisted, as the eldest son of Justice Oputa, I decide how things were going to be done. At that point, I said please, no more talk, it’s too much, let one person speak so we can go and finish the business. That was what happened but you know people will misinterpret it. That is their business, not mine

Genevieve Nnaji replies the Movie Director's diss

Genevieve has finally reacted to an interview she supposedly granted Punch in which she called Nollywood Bland and mediocre.The statement attracted heavy criticism from industry players..Reacting on her instagrampage, the screen goddess said....

"I never called my industry bland and mediocre. Truth or not, they were NOT MY WORDS. As a person/writer, you can "assume" what you like about my thought process but DO not project those thoughts as "quotes" by me. It's distasteful, insensitive and quite unprofessional. It's insulting to those limited few working hard to make a difference in the industry. I am a product of Nollywood and my loyalty remains unshaken."

How Yemi Sax's first woman left him after he sent her to school

Happily married father of one, Yemi Sax, recently ,opened up on the relationship before he met his wife.

 He said after seeing his ex through school and dating for 8 years, she left him and that has taught him not to put his trust in man but God. Read his story below:

"Of course I have had a long relationship of like eight years that didn’t even work out. You know after eight years I was heartbroken. A woman I gave my all to decided to mess the privilege and brought my heart togreat sorrow. It is not about being a star really, my wife that I married right now had sworn with her life that she world never marry an entertainer but man proposes and God disposes, even she knew that it is by the grace of God that it all happened. Our ways at times are not His ways. It is what God wants because she is a Corporate person, she is in the corporate world. So, she doesn’t even have the time to go out and start dating an entertainer but God called me her husband and she my wife. I give all thanks to God for His benevolence."

On if she left because she was more educated than him...He said

I think at first, everything was rosy but you know you can’t pretend for long. She was just there pretending I think it was because of the things she was gaining from me and you know you can’t pretend for long because character is like a flame it will always come out eventually. So, it got to a time that her real personality manifested and that was when the relationship came to an end.

So, you didn’t think it was as a result of personality and educational difference?

Nooo, not at all; she is even somebody I brought up. She is somebody I brushed up, I sent her to school. So, it is not about being more educated than me or not, you understand what I mean. I did everything to make her a success but she chose otherwise.

So, what did that episode teach you about life?

I think it is a great lesson; I will advise people not to expect too much from a fellow human. That is the way you can live long, that is the way you can enjoy life; expect the worst from others. So, that is my advice to people. It is my guiding philosophy as well. I don’t think it is a good thing to put your trust in people. Instead, put your trust in God who never disappoints.