Nigerian Celebs Do Cheap Marriages Abroad

Some Nigerian celebs are known to be lovers of foreign weddings. For best reasons known to them, they choose to have their weddings abroad and that makes it for only few people to attend. One Nigerian celeb has seen that idea as a low form of not respecting the wife's people or state of origin.

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Presidency replies Soyinka, says Jonathan’s government most liberal

FOR lampooning President Goodluck Jonathan and the administration, the Presidency Tuesday took a swipe at Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, saying the government is the most liberal.

In a text message to Vanguard, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs,

Desmond Elliot Wins APC Ticket For Lagos Assembly Polls

Popular Nollywood actor-cum-director, Desmond Olusola Elliot has emerged candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Lagos State House of Assembly election in 2015.

The handsome actor, who has paid his dues in the movie industry since making his first appearance in the industry some years ago, will represent the people of Surulere in the House.

Jude Okoye Now A Proud Father

Still mourning the shocking passing away of their late father, Engineer Jude Okoye, the elder brother of P-Square musical duo and his pretty wife, Ify just had a cause to rejoice.
The two lovebirds who got married in July welcomed an adorable baby girl a few hours ago in the United States of America.

Dr. Sid And Wife Excited As They Expect First Baby

Mavin records artiste and Pop star, Dr. Sid and wife, Simi Esiri, are getting ready to become parents for the time.
The excited couple did a pictorial announcement of the good news on their Instagram page hours ago.
This is indeed a very good news coming after they signed the doted lines on Saturday, August 2 at the Ikoyi Baptist Church in Lagos, Nigeria.

Finally Fathia Drops The Controversial 'Balogun' Surname

The surname controversy between separated couple Saidi and Fathia Balogun seem to have ended.
Although she later, claims she hasn't dropped her ex-husband’s name Balogun, however, the name on her Instagram handle shows a reversal to her family name, 'Williams'.

Plane crash lands in Ilorin

59 passengers and four crew members aboard an Overland  Airlines plane  escaped death, yesterday, in Ilorin, Kwara State capital,  when the jet crash landed.

The aircraft, with  registration number, 051175/1176, was said to be on its way to Ibadan when it developed fault.

11 feared killed in Rivers gun attack

About eleven persons were feared dead in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba Egbema Ndoni local government area of Rivers State, following a shooting spree by gunmen who stormed the area Friday night and yesterday afternoon.

Nollywood Star Clems Onyeka Buried

It was a season of tears, pains and anguish at the burial of Nollywood actor Clems Onyeka, who was killed by a stray bullet last month in Asaba, Delta state during a police and bank robbers fracas.
The deceased actor was buried today at his father's compound in Ikeduru, Imo state.

These 8 Super Foods Can Helps Boost Immunity

A super food contains a variety of disease-fighting nutrients, is readily available, economical and delicious without the need for salty seasoning or added fat, says Pittsburgh sports dietitian and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson Heather Mangieri. Immunity-boosting super foods provide the nutrients your body needs to not only fend off viruses and infection, but also help your body fight against immune-related illnesses such as arthritis.

I’m Yet To Complete My Tenure As Governor – Ohakim

Former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim has declared that he is the only candidate in PDP who is running on the tick­et that has only four years to complete his tenure. He made this declaration recently while addressing Imo indigenes in United States through a confer­ence call.

Orezi signs multmillion Naira Merrybet deal

Popular Afro hip-hop &dancehall artiste, Esegine Allen aka Orezi signs juicy multimillion naira deal with Nigeria’s foremost and most innovative bookmaker, Merrybet.

The shoki crooner “Alhaji Orezi”, who was elated at signing the deal said “Merrybet has brought a lot of appeal and sophistication to the business of sports betting and that it felt good to be associated with such an innovative brand.”

Colonial Masters: Is This Fair?

Back in the days when Nigerians were truly treated like Monkeys by colonial masters, our brothers and cute sisters were like pawns in their chessboard. They treat our ladies anyhow without questions. Sad!
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Paternity Controversy: I Have Six Children Now And They Are With Me, Says Femi Kuti

Nigeria Afrojuju artiste, Femi Kuti is so heartbroken at the moment. The reason behind this awful feeling is not far-fetched.
Femi recently discovered that two of his five children – Dupe and Tosin - are not his and has had them returned to their biological fathers.

Why Jonathan’s administration must go – Oshiomhole

Vanguard reports  that Adams Oshiomhole Governor of Edo state yesterday declared that the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration has killed many Edo indigenes due to the alleged refusal by the President to give ecological funds to areas devastated by erosion in the state and many other APC states.

Fake Majid Micheal Impersonator To Spend 10 Months In Ghana Prison

Nemesis has finally caught up with a 37-year-old Nigerian, Kelvin Ogodogu, who impersonated Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel and attempted duping his unsuspecting fans via social media.
Kelvin has been apprehended by the Ghana police, charged to court and sentenced to 10 months imprisonment with hard labour.

Three expatriate workers kidnapped in Bayelsa State

According to Vanguard,unidentified gunmen have kidnapped three expatriate workers in Bayelsa State.

Saturday Vanguard learnt the expatriates were seized, Wednesday, at Emakalakala in Ogbia local government area of the state.

Bomb rocks Kano Mosque

Many people were feard dead with scores injured when multiple bomb blast, Friday, rocked Kano central mosque, near the Emir Palace, during Jumaat prayer.

It was  learnt that the explosion occurred while people were listening to the Friday sermon from the chief imam of Kano.

Wife ‘Abandons’ Eyeama in The Kitchen

Despite his poor performance at his club over the weekend, Nigeria’s first choice goalkeeper, Vincent Eyeama, has decided to ignore his field outing to appreciate his family especially his wife.

Spanish nurse first to contract Ebola outside Africa

A Spanish nurse has contracted Ebola after treating two patients who died from the disease at a Madrid hospital, the government said Monday, in the first known case of transmission outside of Africa.

Chioma Chukwuka campaigne for Fight against Breast Cancer

Leading Nollywood stars have been increasingly initiating philanthropic activities.

The latest to join the fray is Chioma Akpotha Chukwuka with a campaign initiative titled “Sebeccly Cancer Care” with a mission to raise funds and create awareness about breast cancer.

Emem Isong Secretly weds

Nollywood Film maker, writer and CEO of Royal Arts Academy, Emem Isong has finally walked down the aisle with a man of her dreams.

The once single mother of a black handsome boy secretly wedded her Cameroonian lover on October 3, 2014.

Two die as cultists clash in Ogun

Vanguard reports that two persons lost their lives yesterday during a cult clash between members of Eye (Air lords) and Aiye (Black Axe) confraternities  at Aleke Oke-sopin, Ijebu-Igbo in Ogun State.

The State Police command, which confirmed the incident, said it had arrested three suspected cult members.

Why Ini Edo asked for a divorce from my ex-husband

Embattled Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has been explaining to whoever cares to listen why she decided to walk out of her five-year old marriage unceremoniously.

According to the actress, she demanded for a divorce from her ex-husband because of a lot of irreconcilable differences.

Arrest of a General Ordered by the Mililtary for running into bush with troops in fear of B’Haram

Accorging to vanguard there were indications, at the weekend, that the Army High Command has ordered the arrest and detention of a Brigadier-General attached to the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army (names with-held) over allegations of negligence that gave Boko Haram terrorists an opportunity to overrun some communities in Borno State recently.

It was a terrorist attack -T.B JOSHUA

It was reported that within minutes, a strange aircraft hover around the six-storey building being constructed as a guest house at the premises of Prophet TB Joshua's Synagogue Church in Lagos. However, a secret CCTV camera caught the aircraft on all the moves it made over the building and moments later, the building crashed.

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Energy Drinks Can Cause Heart Problems According To a New Research
Energy drinks can cause heart problems according to research presented at ESC Congress by Professor Milou-Daniel Drici from France.

40 per cent of Nigerians are hypertensive – Experts

Culled from punch of AUGUST 13, 2014 BY BUKOLA ADEBAYO
Stakeholders raise the alarm over rising cases of hypertension and stroke in Nigeria, BUKOLA ADEBAYO reports
Experts have raised the alarm that more Nigerians are living with hypertension, diabetes and heart diseases. They note particularly that the prevalence of hypertension has jumped from 11 per cent in 1997 to 40 per cent in 2013 in Nigeria.

Ebola Scare: Two Feared Dead, 20 Others Hospitalised Over Excessive Salt Consumption

At least two persons have been feared killed and 20 others hospitalised in various hospitals in Plateau State after consuming excessive quantity of salt and bitter kola to prevent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) attack. 

Why I stormed out of dad’s lying-in-state —Charles Oputa

Maverick entertainer, Charles Oputa, otherwise known as Charly Boy, stunned many at the lying-in-state of his father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, in Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday, when he suddenly walked out of the venue of the event while the procession was still on.

Muslims begin Ramadan fast tomorrow

The 1435 A.H Ramadan fast would begin tomorrow.  This followed the non-sighting of the moon by experts deployed by the Sultan of Sokoto, and the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, His eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar to various communities and forest areas all over the country to look out for the new moon.

Suarez a ‘scapegoat’ – Uruguay coach Tabarez

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said on Friday that Luis Suarez had been made a “scapegoat” for biting an opponent at the World Cup, lashing out at the “excessive severity” of his four-month ban.

“Many times you forget that the scapegoat is a person, who has rights,” said Tabarez, who read out a pre-prepared statement during a press conference ahead of Uruguay’s last-16 game against Colombia on Saturday.

Talented Actress, Georgina Onuoha Shows Off Daughters

Nollywood actress, Georgina Onuoha, who debuted in the movie industry in the 90s, is one act that is loved by several people but had a break after she got married to her husband and father of her two kids in 2006.

Woman gives birth after 14 years pregnancy!

_Saturday June 7, 2014, will remain the happiest day in the life of Mercy James. Reason? That was the day she miraculously gave birth to a baby girl after 14 years of being pregnant.

The baby was promptly and aptly christined Miracle. And why not? If the mother had delivered at the expected time the child would have been a teenager by now and possibly in secondary school at the JSS 3 level.

Mysterious snakes, bees attack Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest

Some members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, arrested yesterday at Mairi ward behind University of Maiduguri by members of the Civilian JTF vigilante group, have confessed that most of them are fleeing the Sambisa Forest to areas across Borno State owing to what they believe is spiritual attacks from mysterious snakes and bees, which had killed many of their leaders.

4 killed as car bomb goes off near Lagos tank farm

A car laden with bombs yesterday exploded at the ever busy Folawiyo junction on Creek Road, Apapa, killing four persons, while several others were injured.

Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that the car, a Mercedes-Benz 190, exploded around 8:30pm, after it was parked beside a fuel tanker heading into Folawiyo tank farm.

Okocha blames Keshi for Iran draw

Super Eagles Captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has said Coach Stephen Keshi should be held responsible for the lame approach the team adopted in the goaless draw against Iran last night.

Speaking as an analyst on Supersport after the match, Okocha said, “Keshi should be held responsible for the way the team played. Before the match he said African teams are tactically not disciplined and he did not bring anything new to the table.

We Created Synergy of Young Artists……Akon

Multiple award winning African musician, Akon, recently has described Africa as a ‘prime real estate investment place,’ for investment.

According to Akon, ‘everything that is happening in Africa from the resources down to the human resources is going to help the rest of the world but Africa is still [behind] when it comes to development.’

I Don’t Care What Haters Say, Olamide is Still My Son……..Tony Payne

Music promoter, Tony Payne, has expressed her satisfaction over the vast pace at which the Nigerian entertainment industry has been growing with the crop of talented artistes being discovered every day.

Full List of Winners from AMAA 2014

African Academy Movie Awards (AMAA) held on Saturday May 24, 2014 in Bayelsa state, presents the full list of winners from the 10th edition of the awards…

Best Short Film – Dialemi

Best Animation – Khumba (South Africa)

Borno cancells Children’s’ Day celebration

The office of the wife of the Executive Governor of Borno State Hajiya Nana  Shettima in collaboration with the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social  Development has cancelled this year’s Children’s’ Day Celebration

Americans Respect Dog, What is the value of a Girl in Nigeria?...... Waje

She may not have a single album to her credit, after a decade of sojourning in the music scene. But Aituaje Iruobe a.k.a. Waje is a name that cannot be ignored.

Also, Aituaje Iruobe popularly known as WAJE is one of Nigeria's leading female artist, best known for her massive hit "for a minute" and the famous duet with M.I "One Naira".

FG flags off $350m SEEFOR project to address unemployment

Federal Government yesterday launched the State Employment and Expenditure for Results SEEFOR project worth about $350 million.

The pilot project is to be financed by credit of $200 million by the World Bank and has attracted additional financial support of about {80 million from the European Union, EU.

Believ My Prophesies, Lagos is Next Hit By Boko Haram....Soul E Laments

Self acclaimed prophet, Soul E, has once again stood his ground that God is using him to spread the gospel and anyone that cares to listen, should abide by his word.

Soul E has urged Nigerians especially Lagosians to becareful as God has revealed to him that Lagos is the next target for the Boko Haram hit.

Lightning kills pregnant woman, man in Benue

A pregnant women (names withheld) and a middle aged man, identified as Barber, were, yesterday, killed by lightning during a downpour in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State.

Vanguard gathered from eyewitnesses that the deceased persons were both operating a business premises at a popular hotel on Gboko West area of the town when they met their untimely death.

According to an eyewitness, the victims had close shop for the day and where locking up their business premises at 7p.m. when they were simultaneously struck.

Veteran Actress, Hilda Dokubo’s Stunning Outfit

For those who have been following Nollywood for a long time, the name Hilda Dokubo will not sound strange. The actress is no doubt an epitome of beauty. Even though she has not been too active in the movie industry, she is one make-believe icon that is still respected by many.

Bird turns to old woman in Lagos

Residents of Ajegunle area of Lagos were, yesterday, thrown into shock, after a bird was said to have transformed into an old woman who confessed to being a witch.

The dark-complexioned nonagenarian with tribal marks, who spoke in Yoruba, told a bewildered crowd that she was on her way back to Ibadan, Oyo State (as a bird) when she missed her track.

48 killed in fresh Borno attacks, Chibok schoolgirls sighted in Chad

No fewer than 48 people were killed by insurgent group, Boko Haram, in Shawa and Alagarno villages of Askira Cuba and Damboa local government areas of Borno State, respectively.
The attackers also carted away food items after setting ablaze almost all houses in the villages.

Davido, Samuel Eto'o, Adebayor Post Banana Photos In Support Of Barcelona's Dani Alves

After Barcelona defender Dani Alves ate the banana that was thrown at him, he started a revolution. Right now, it's taken over the social media.
The racist incident happened during Barcelona's match against Villarreal on Sunday, when a banana was thrown onto the pitch towards Dani Alves as he went to take a corner.

Anti-corruption War : As EFCC Chairman Ribadu Created Enemies For Me - Obasanjo

According to Sahara reporters former President Olusegun Obasanjo said the activities of the then chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, created enemies for him because of the ruthlessness with which the latter went about his assignment to address the scourge of corruption on Nigeria.