Paul Walker's Death Caused By Excessive Speed, Not Mechanical Failure

Paul Walker's death was not caused by a mechanical problem with his friend's Porsche Carrera GT and was purely down to excessive speed. There had been some speculation that the super car has a history of difficult handling, but investigators say the driver of the car lost control due to "speed, and speed alone."

Adele Receives Mbe From Prince Charles

Singer Adele beamed with delight as she received a prestigious award in Queen Elizabeth Ii's Birthday Honours List on Thursday (19Dec13).

The Someone Like You hitmaker attended London's Buckingham Palace for the formal ceremony, during which she was handed a Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Mbe) medal.

D'Banj Cancels Koko Concert

Nigerian Pop star, D'Banj will not hold his annual Koko Concert this year. The native of Sagamu, Ogun State cancelled the gig in order to honour late anti-apartheid leader, Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday, December 5, 2013 in South Africa at the age of 95.

Doctors’ strike paralyses health services

The five-day warning strike called by the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, took its toll on healthcare services in public hospitals, yesterday, as patients waited long hours without getting attention from doctors who stayed away from their duty posts.

UNN Protest’s over Pro-Chancellor’s suspension

Activities at both the Nsukka and Enugu campuses of the University of Nigeria, UNN, were paralysed yesterday as over 1000 members of the university community abandoned their offices and converged on Nsukka campus to protest the suspension of the institution’s Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Emeka Enejere by the Federal Government. They said that they would not open their offices for academic activities until the government brought the council chairman.

Army kills 12 escaping gunmen in shoot-out in Mubi Attack

Lt.-Col. Beyidi Martins, the Commanding Officer of the Special Battalion enforcing the state of emergency in Mubi, Adamawa, said soldiers killed 12 gunmen who attacked Mubi Central Market on Wednesday.

Justin Bieber's bodyguard threatened to kill?

Justin Bieber's bodyguard allegedly threatened to kill a photographer for taking pictures of the 19-year-old star outside a recording studio in June.

The 'Believe' hitmaker is being sued by Jeffrey Binion, who claims one of the singer's minders choked him and stole his camera equipment in Miami, Florida, before threatening him with a gun earlier this year.

Bruce Willis and his wife Emma Heming are expecting their second child together.

The 'Die Hard' star and the 35-year-old British model, who welcomed their first daughter, Mabel, in April 2012, are thrilled she is pregnant again.

A source confirmed the news to UsMagazine.com after Emma was spotted showing off her baby bump at a farmer's market in Los Angeles on Sunday (15.12.13).

Yul Edochie Now best Actor of the Year 2013

There is no doubt that Nollywood top actor and son of veteran actor, Pete Edochie, Yul Edochie has paid his dues in Nigerian movie industry with several excellent role interpretations. He was recently rewarded for his hard works at the just concluded Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards

ASUU calls off 6-month-old strike

Parents, students and government officials, Tuesday, expressed relief as the six-month old nationwide strike, by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, over non-implementation of 2009 agreement between the union and the Federal Government, was called off.

Man City to send Iheanacho to Ghana

FIFA U-17 World Cup winner, Kelechi Iheanacho who left the Super Eagles camp on Monday to seal a deal in England with Premier League contenders Manchester City may have not have his wish to appear in the colours of the Citizens materialise soon.

Indian hemp helps us to rob – Suspects

Three members of a notorious robbery gang that specialised in car snatching have been arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Ikeja.

Vanguard gathered that the bandits who were identified as  Jamiu Agoola, Toyib Oyeyinka and Lanre Otunola were apprehended after they robbed two cars in Surulere area.

Regina Askia 'Williams' Turns 46 Years

Happy Birthday Regina Askia 'Williams'', LLNP and more years to come.

A Nollywood super actress and former model

My favorite movie from her is ''Suicide Mission'' featured Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), when she was in acting in Nigeria.

Beyonce Features Nigerian Model, Joan Caven In Her Track

Just few days back we brought that Beyonce featured Chimamanda Adichie in her track, Flawless, this time we are seeing another Nigerian , a New York based model, Joan Caven 17 who featured also in one of her new videos titled ‘Pretty Hurts‘.

Rita Dominic, Nse Ikpe, Mama G, 2 Others Battle For Ghana Awards

The trio of Patience Ozokwo (Mama G), Nse Ikpe Etim and Rita Dominic are among the five Nigerian actresses who will fight for honour at the 2013 edition of Ghana Movies Awards. The five screen divas will suffer the grass to emerge as the winner under the 'Best African Collaboration' category of the awards.

Celine Dion Plans To Bounce Back From Album Disappointment With New Single And 'The Voice' Appearance

Her first English-language album in six years peaked at No. 2 at the chart before plummeting, but a song with NeYo and an appearance on the NBC singing contest will hopefully rejuvenate sales
Celine Dion came back with a bang with her powerful single 'Loved Me Back to Life' and album of the same name, but whilst the album and single drew considerable buzz when it was released in October, people seem to have forgotten about Dion without much hassle.

Access Bank's Aig Imokhuede Sacks 200 Staff, Squanders N200m On Mariah Carey

The managing director of Access Bank, Aig Imokhuede is sure in a party mood, the banking whizkid who just laid off about 200 top staff for no reasons has just lavished close to a N200m (Two hundred million Naira) to bring one of the hottest R &B/ Soul songstress, Mariah Carey from the U.S. This much National Enquirer can reveal.

10 village heads beat up Monarch

Pandemonium broke out in Ayetoro, the political headquarters of Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, when at least 10 village heads allegedly beat the Alaye of Ayetoro, Oba Azeez Adelakun and destroyed his traditional beads.

Mother of 4 kills husband over N100 in Ilorin

Tragedy struck, yesterday, at Oloje area of Ilorin when a housewife simply identified as Mariam allegedly struck her bricklayer husband to death with a stick following altercations  between them over N100.

Mandela laid to rest

A 21-gun salute and full honour guard escorted the coffin of Nelson Mandela as his state funeral got underway Sunday in the rolling hills of his rural boyhood home.

A Xhosa hymn, “Fulfill Your Promise”, sounded the start of the ceremony, organised to reflect the traditions of his tribe and the pride of the country he transformed as dissident and president.

Iyanya Acquires Brand New Range Rover Sports 2013

Popular music artiste Iyanya really is ending this year on a good note, from Christmas card and releasing new pictures he just acquired a 2013 range Rover sports, Nice One!!! The brand new N25Million 2013 Range Rover Sports as I Heard its a gift from all the partners at Made Men Music Group to their biggest artist for a good year. The car is worth N22m to N25million in Nigeria. See More pics Below

 

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Sasha P Returns With 'Recognise' Ft Tha Suspect

For a long time, fans of top female Nigerian rapper, Sasha P have wondered if their favorite star has finally dumped music because she has been absent from the scene and not regular like before. Some times ago, she delved into the world of fashion, but gave a hint that she is still into music.

Garbage collector killed by own truck

The traffic log jam was unnecessary. It stretched to a combined 50-kilometre of roads: From Igando to Ikotun and to Iyana–Ipaja. And the death could have been avoided if necessary tools were available. Unfortunately, we are in a society where government’s effect is felt only before and during elections.

Robbers,fleeing after Ekiti bank robbery, kill ASP

The Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) in Ijare, Ifedore council area of Ondo State, Iheme Wilfred, an assistant superintendent of police, ASP, has been shot dead by armed robbers after robbing a bank outside the state.

Paul Walker's brother to take over role

Paul Walker's younger brother has reportedly been asked to help complete the 'Fast & Furious 7'.
The 40-year-old actor was on a break from the upcoming movie when he tragically lost his life in a blaze when a car he was travelling in crashed into a pole in Santa Clarita, California on November 30, and his lookalike sibling, Cody Walker, who has worked as a stuntman, has been asked to step in to help filmmakers finish the movie as a tribute to Paul.

Chimamanda Adichie Featured On Beyonce’s Brand New Album ‘Flawless’

Chimamanda Adichie Featured On Beyonce’s Brand New Album ‘Flawless’

Beyonce just released a self-titled “visual album”, the 5th in her solo career, today – Friday December 13, 2013 exclusively sold on iTunes.

Mysterious death: lawyer and assistant found dead in their car

This story could serve as a lesson to those mostly involved in deals and contracts that could result to a party against another if one isn't careful, just as a lawyer and a man, believed to be one of his workers, were returning from a court proceeding according to some people who identified the man, he mostly dealt with land matters.

Shooting at Colorado school

Two people were injured in a shooting at a school in the US state of Colorado on Friday, local media reported, citing police detailing the “active” situation.

Arapahoe High School in Centennial, just outside Denver, was put on lockdown as were other schools in the area, reports said.

25 killed as Army, Boko Haram clash in Borno

No fewer than 25 people suspected to be members of Boko Haram sect were killed, Thursday, in a clash with troops of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army at Ngauramari villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno state.

Man electrocuted atop moving train

A man simply identified as Saidi, whose marriage is scheduled for Dec. 21, was on Thursday night electrocuted while sitting on top of a moving passenger-train.

A correspondent , who was on board the train, reports that the incident occurred while the overloaded Lagos-Ogun train was heading for Iju from Agege, both in Lagos.

‘Niger Bridge can collapse sooner than envisaged’

Dr Tim Anosike, the President of Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, on Friday warned that the Niger Bridge might collapse sooner than envisaged by its designers and engineers.

He made the observation when he spoke  in Onitsha, Anambra.

Sealing of 8 banks paralyses economic activities in Imo

Economic activities in Imo State came to an abrupt halt yesterday, following the summary closure of eight commercial banks operating in the state by agents of the state government.

Confirming government’s action in a press conference, the Commissioner for Internal Resources and Pension Affairs, Mr. Nick Opara-Ndudu, explained that the banks were sealed for failing to pay the state withholding tax on interest paid to customers.

SHOCKING:6 cultists gang rape 16-yr-old girl

SIX boys suspected to be members of a cult known as Blue Angel, have allegedly gang raped a 16-year-old secondary school student in Akure, Ondo State capital.

As 24-year-old school dropout, Yusuf Lawal, was yesterday remanded in Kirikiri Prison custody by a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, for allegedly being in possession of a gun, which was later discovered to be a toy gun.

Pastor of 107 years old marrys 30years old lady

Wonders shall never cease to end! As LAGOS (AFP) - Samuel Akinbode Sadela, Nigeria's oldest preacher at 107, he is the founder of Gospel Apostolic Church, he has been on the pulpit for 75 years. Sadela first got married in 1934, and the marriage lasted for 21 years, but none of the couple's seven children lived beyond their infancy.

Singer, Kefee shuts down Branama Kitchen, leaves Nigeria

The economic crisis hitting this part of the world is not a friend of the poor and less known alone. After all, the rich also cry, as they say. “Kokoroko” singer, Kefee, is badly hit. And those who know say it is bad market that visited her Maryland, Lagos based restaurant and hangout,

I invested N900,000 in drug business —Suspect

An electronic  dealer at Alaba International Market, Lagos is currently under investigation in connection with unlawful exportation of 450 grammes of methamphetamine to Malaysia.

The suspect, Olewunne Chibuzor Darlington, said he invested N900,000 in drug trafficking in expectation of N5 million profit.

Mother of four, pastor lover arrested over husband’s alleged murder

A crack team of detectives attached to Edo State Police Command is  investigating the murder of one Victor Nsongbunyo, a Deputy Manager attached to Nigeria Petroleum Development  Company NPDC, Benin City, who was allegedly murdered by his wife and her pastor boy friend, penultimate Friday.

ASUU to call off strike in a week, signs MoU with FG

The Federal Government and the leadership of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, led by its President Dr. Nasir Fagge yesterday, signed Memoradum of Understanding on the restructured 2009. Agreement.

How Nigerians Gave Me Bounced Cheques--OJB Jezreel

From Nigeriafilms.com: Some months ago, there were calls made out to save ace singer-cum-producer, OJB Jezreel. Shortly after the passionate appeal to save his life from a kidney failure was made, some Nigerians took it upon themselves to help him raise the needed N16million for his treatment abroad.

Governor Elechi calls for scrapping of ASUU

GOVERNOR Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State according to VANGUARD yesterday called for the disbandment of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU in the country, following its alleged antecedent of sabotaging the effort of governments in the area of education and provision of infrastructural facilities to institution of higher learning.

Paul Walker's Body Returned To Family As Preparations Begin For Funeral

Paul Walker's body was released from the coroner's office on Monday (Dec 9th), according to TMZ.
The remains of the actor were transported to the Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills mortuary by his family's request.

Miley Cyrus Crowned MTV's Artist Of The Year

Miley Cyrus has had an interesting 2013 to say the least.
As it comes to an end the 21 year-old has been crowned MTV's Artist of the Year.
The cable TV network made the announcement on Tuesday (Dec 10th).
Unsparingly a big reason why she received the accolade was due to her controversial MTV Video Music Award duet with Robin Thicke.

BlackBerry enterprise service 10 hits market

BlackBerry has announced enhancements to its award-winning multi-OS enterprise mobility management (EMM) solution with the release of BlackBerry  Enterprise Service 10 (BES10) version 10.2 globally.

This is even as its  customers including Morgan Stanley, Boeing, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Secusmartare currently participating in the BES10 version 10.2 Early Adopter and Beta programs, and are running the new version in a test environment.

SHOCKING: How I raped teenager to death

The Police in Imo State, recently,rounded up the brain behind the death of a 12-year-old girl, Ifunanya Favour Iberi who was declared wanted two months ago by arresting a 34-year-old man identified as Samuel Chukwunyere.   Police alleged that the suspect was responsible for raping the teenager to death and dumping her lifeless body in a deep well.

Huge cheers throughout stadium in Johannesburg as Obama takes the Podium

US President Barack Obama received a huge ovation as he arrived an hour late Tuesday at an emotional memorial service for South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

Obama, scheduled to deliver a personal tribute at the event, was delayed as his motorcade struggled through the rain-soaked route to the Soweto World Cup stadium.

Are Inter-tribal marriages ideal?

Hmmm… inter-tribal marriage, that hydra-headed situation in which nobody wins and nobody loses. I may be crucified for my position here, especially in these days and age.

Some people may even say that what I will write here is not in conformity with the ideas of the modern man that I’m always talking and preaching about, but the truth is that when it comes to inter tribal marriages, especially in Africa, there are so many in-built fears and differences that in most cases, people who go into inter tribal marriages especially the women are the ones who come out the worse for it.

Drogba, Eboue face fines over Mandela tributes

The two Ivory Coast internationals unveiled their personal messages after Galatasaray’s game against Elazigspor on Friday, their first game after the death of South African icon Mandela.

Chelsea legend Drogba peeled off his shirt at the 2-0 win to reveal a tribute which said: ‘Thank you Madiba’ and former Arsenal defender Eboue’s vest said: ‘Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela’.

Sosoliso crash and the memory of LJC-60

Exactly eight years ago today, 61 students of the Loyola Jesuit College (LJC) were headed home for the Christmas holidays when the Sosoliso aircraft conveying them crashed in Port Harcourt.

These students, who had left their school and friends less than two hours earlier, were barely minutes away from re-uniting with their families when the tragedy struck.