Jonathan Sacks Chief Of Staff Mike Oghiadome

President Goodluck Jonathan has asked his Chief of Staff, Mike Oghiadomhe to resign with immediate effect according to a presidency source.

Mr. Jonathan reportedly fired the Chief of Staff after security agencies revealed his deep involvement in the mega fraud at the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

English gay footballer slams FIFA on Russia, Qatar

A leading figure within the English Football Association says she won't go to the World Cups in Qatar and Russia because of their anti-gay laws.

Casey Stoney, the England women's team captain, says FIFA has set the wrong example by awarding its showpiece men's events to those countries.

Stoney, who is gay, told the BBC: "I won't be going to Russia or Qatar to watch a World Cup because I wouldn't be accepted there."

Russia, which is currently hosting the Winter Olympics in Sochi ahead of the 2018 World Cup, has come under fire for a law banning homosexual "propaganda" aimed at minors. In 2022 World Cup host Qatar, homosexual acts are illegal.

Casey says it is "incredible that these countries get World Cups and Olympics."

Wizkid extends MTV Base chart reign

Wizkid has extended his run atop the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten powered by Star Music chart with his hit song “Jaiye Jaiye.”

The BET Award winner is currently enjoying his second week topping the chart with his mega hit, Nigeria Entertainment Today reports.

Olamide’s “Turn Up” is still hungrily on the heels of Wizkid’s hit and stayed at number two for the second consecutive week.

P-Square’s Paul Okoye to get married in March

One half of the P-Square duo, Paul Okoye and his fiancée, Anita Isama, will get married in a traditional ceremony on March 22 in Port Harcourt, reports Daily Post

This was confirmed by P-Square’s publicist, Bayo Adetu.

According to Adetu the event will take place at the Aztech Arcum Events Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers.

Paul and Anita, who have a son together, had their wedding introduction on Sunday in Port-Hacourt.

Nigeria’s Got Talent winners emerge

The dancing duo Robots for Christ have been voted as the winners of the second edition of Nigeria’s Got Talent.

The finale of the competition took place on Saturday and the artistic pair beat nine other finalists to the N10 million prize, Nigeria Entertainment Today reports.

Daniel ‘A-String’ Azuka, a singer and instrumentalist finished as the runner up, while drummer David Adekoya Aduragbemi was the second runner up.

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How I & My Brother, Paul Share Our Income - Peter Okoye Reveals

 
Peter Okoye of PSquare in a recent interview reveals that Psquare would never go solo and how they share their income.


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He also explained how they share their income:
Peter said:

Never! We are happy and we share 50-50 of everything. If we do an album now and I am responsible for all the jobs, Paul would still get his 50 per cent. Sometimes, I would write a song and sing the first verse. Paul’s voice may not be good for that second verse but you won’t be able to tell the difference. The only person who may push us to go solo is our mother and that is not going to be possible.

Nigerian R&B duo, Psquare composed of Identical brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye have made their marks in the music industry both at home and abroad.
The duo who have won over 17 Awards have their own record label, squared Records and were also signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik label in 2011, while in 2012 signed a record distribution deal with Unversal Music, South Africa.

Peter Okoye is happily married to Lola with two kids while Paul has a kid with his fiance, Anita Isama.
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Wizkid & His Cute Son

 Wizkid had a child with a Nigerian girl named Oluwanishola Ogudugu out of wedlock some years back.
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Obasanjo, APC Wanted Me To Rot In Benin Republic Jail — Dokubo-Asari

Two days before the Thursday, February 6 arrest by the State Security Service, leader of the Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force Mujahid Dokubo-Asari spoke in an exclusive interview with Premium Times about his arrest in Benin Republic.

Asari alleged that former President Olusegun Obasanjo, along with some leaders of the All Progressives Congress, wanted him in Benin Republic prison so that they could perpetrate electoral malpractices in the upcoming 2015 general elections.

He specifically stated that President Obasanjo sent his name to the INTERPOL, asking the organization to arrest and detain Dokubo-Asari.

"They believe that if I'm around in 2015, ... if people like me are around in 2015, they will not be able to do what they want to.

"Benin republic is a democracy and there is rule of law. Of course, they examined the accusations leveled against me and they found out that there was nothing.

"I hear that some APC leader said I should rot in prison, and they were even putting pressure on my lawyer. They have forgotten that it was through me that Festus Keyamo [his lawyer] became a member of the APC, because I was a founding member of ACN. They are the ones who will surely rot in prison because my hands are clean."

Neither the APC spokesman Lai Mohammed, nor ex-President Obasanjo could not be reached for comments. Obasanjo's aides said the former president will not respond to allegations from an "inconsequential character like Dokubo-Asari".
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Sean Tizzle Shoots 4 New Videos In Anticipation For His Debut Album 'The Journey'

It’s Not By Choice That I Am Unmarried – Rita Dominic

 
The February edition of Genevieve’s Magazine has been released and the gorgeous actress makes front cover.

Rita Dominic catches the attention of a reader with a full spread on the Magazine but down beyond those gazing eyes are her pain at having to constant make a case regarding why she’s still unmarried.
In a question posed to her about the issue by the Magazine, Rita had this quick response:

“It is not by choice that I am unmarried.”

We guess she is under some kind of pressure.

Iyanya Signs Muti-million Naira Deal With Chinese Multinational Company Lenovo

                                         
Iyanya is now the Nigerian Musician with the most deals signed so far, (In fact not less than 5 from top companies!). For those not familiar with Lenovo, it is the producer of that one and only best long battery life laptop, Lenovo ThinkPad, that can last you 15 to 20 hours. Iyanya signed another mouth deal with the Chinese multinational company Lenovo, which produces electronic gadgets!

The deal is for sure not less than 30 million naira, because that’s the minimum He usually charges going by record, his status in the music industry so far and what actually they require him to execute under the agreement!

Bianca Ojukwu Is The New National Leader Of APGA

                                     
Widow of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s current Ambassador to Spain, Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu has been appointed the new Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance.

The party’s National Executive Committee announced the news at its meeting in Abuja. The meeting was convened by Chief Maxi Okwu, who was recently recognised as APGA National Chairman by the Abuja Federal High Court.

“NEC reconfirms and further resolves the earlier decision taken on 16th February 2013 and on 22nd March 2013 at the one year anniversary of the demise of our Late Leader and Icon Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu that he remains our symbol and leader the fact of his transit to glory notwithstanding,” the communiqué signed by the party’s Acting National Publicity Secretary Stanley Chira read.

“His wife and next of kin Iyom Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu is hereby adopted as the living embodiment of his ideals. She shall in his stead be acknowledged as leader.”

The faction said it has reconstituted the Board of Trustees of APGA and that the new BoT with 24 members will be inaugurated at its maiden meeting in two weeks’ time.

Davido shows a new side in “Aye”

Exactly seven days to Valentine’s day Davido releases the video for his  latest single “Aye”

For the first time Davido shoots a music video in a rural setting, and plays a poor farmer in love with a princess.

The rural environment gives Davido videos a fresh perspective - a side without the flashy cars, private jets, or flowing champagne.

The video was shot by Clarence Peters.

copy link below to watch the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uZ-_HIoEBE8#t=0

Lady Gaga to perform in space

                                               

Lady Gaga feels "honoured" to perform in space.

The Born this Way hitmaker is set to sing outside of the Earth's atmosphere next year following the launch of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic commercial space flights - which will cost $250 000 per seat - and she is looking forward to using the opportunity to spread a "message of love".

She said: "I honestly can't wait [to perform in space]. I can't wait to design the performance.

"I'm auctioning off my second seat [on a Virgin Galactic flight] to raise money for the Born This Way Foundation. I want to make a moment that is about much more than me.

"Performing in space is such an honour. I want to challenge myself to come up with something that will not only bring everyone together but will also have a message of love that blasts into the beyond."

Because of her hectic schedule, the 27-year-old singer - who is in a relationship with actor Taylor Kinney - says she doesn't have a permanent home and mostly uses her New York apartment to keep her expensive belongings.

Asked where she calls home, she told Harper's Bazaar magazine: "My 'home' is a controversial topic. I don't exactly have one. I live all over the world. I keep a small rental in New York, where I hang many of my hats when I come to see my parents and New York pals. It's like a tiny jewel box, covered in rose-gold mirrors, with an oversize pink couch, an expensive vase, a white Marilyn piano, and a boudoir.

"I do not keep a lot of clothes here - mostly punk wear. And the three most expensive items I've ever purchased, including an actual house: my sable, a strand of diamonds, and my Mikimoto pearls."

Justin Bieber parties shirtless with Diddy, Rick Ross, new girlfriend

It must have been quite tiring for Justin Bieber to get arrested twice in two weeks. We’re sure that’s why he went partying with a crew of US rappers Diddy, T.I., Jermaine Dupri, Wale, Rick Ross, Lil Scrappy and Trinidad James on Wednesday, February 5, 2014.

Honestly it wasn’t surprising to see the 19-year-old partying up without a shirt on, showing off his tattoos and two heavy gold chains.

Justin was accompanied by his latest fling, 21-year-old model Chantel Jeffries.