Basketmouth brought down 02 Arena with Uncensored 2014 UK Tour

The Basketmouth Uncensored Tour which kicked off in Port Harcourt hit the U.K over the Valentine weekend through 4 cities - Aberdeen, Manchester, Birmingham and finally London at the Indigo O2 Arena.  

Tickets to the show were sold out a week before the concert date and even after launching standing tickets, they sold out in hours! The concert has gone down as the 1st African comedy or music show to be sold out completely in London.

Interestingly the ad campaign promoted Basketmouth as the only performing artist for the night (which many feared may affect turn out being that most shows are known to feature top music acts alongside comedy), but this was set-up as the traditional one-man stand up gig. He held the crowd down with a straight set of 2 hours, all brand new material.  

The show is set to touch down in Lagos on the 4th of May 4th at the Eko Hotel & suites Convention Centre.  see more photos after the cut...

17 year old Bowen Student killed for rejecting sexual advances

For not accepting sexual advances from boys in her neighborhood and being 'too proud', 17 year old Opeyemi Odusanya (pictured above) was killed at her parents house in the Alakuko area of Lagos on the 3rd of February by boys believed to be cultist.

Beautiful Opeyemi who was a 300 level student of Biochemistry at the Bowen University was to be raped but according to police report made available to Punch, she fought against it and was sadly stabbed to death, with her intestines ripped out. Continue...

Fred Ajidua granted bail

A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, today Tuesday September 10th, granted bail to alleged fraudster, Fred Ajudua. Mr Ajidua's lawyer pleaded with the court to grant him bail because he is living on one kidney. The judge set his bail at N50 million with two sureties in like sum.

Fred Ajidua is being accused by EFCC of defrauding two Dutch businessmen of $1.69 million (N270 million).

Photo: Baby born with prayer rosary round her neck in Niger state

 

According to a story by Nigerian Tribune, a baby girl was born with prayer rosary wrapped around her neck yesterday July 14th in Bida, Bida LGA of Niger State.

The incident, which occurred around 2.00 p.m at Kotuworo area of the town, close to the home of Alhaji Bello Mansaba, the man with 86 wives, was said to have caused uproar, with people thronging the town to have a look at the baby born to Mrs Adijat and Mallam Issa, both of whom hail from Lama, Kwara State.

Nigerian Tribune further gathered that Adijat rushed to the home of a midwife, Abubakar Baiwa Shasha, where she was delivered of her baby girl.

Further checks, however, revealed that when the baby was about to be delivered, the nurse, it was gathered, saw to her surprise a black rosary round the neck of the child, which immediately turned white as soon as she was delivered.

It was further learnt that the midwife raised the alarm that attracted the attention of people in the neighbourhood

Speaking with newsmen, the nurse said when the baby was about to be delivered, she was surprised to see the rosary around her neck, adding that another surprise was that the rosary turned white upon delivery.
“I was really shocked when I saw the rosary,” she said.

When contacted, Mansaba, an Islamic scholar, told newsmen that the delivery of the child showed the greatness of God.
Also, Alhaji Mutairi Salau, who claimed the mother of the baby, Kadijat, is a friend to his wife, described the birth as miraculous, saying “it is only God that can exhibit such power as to cause a woman to deliver a child with a praying rosary.”
The baby was later taken to the palace of Etsu Nupe, where they were received and blessed by the traditional ruler , Alhaji Yahaya Abubukar.

Confirming the incident, the Emirate secretary, Alhaji Abdulmalik, when contacted, said the child was brought to the palace by the parents and she was prayed for by the royal father.

Nigerians Challenge Patience Jonathan To A Debate With Wole Soyinka

Some Nigerians on Sunday asked the wife of the President, Patience Jonathan, to make herself available for a debate with Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. The call came on the heels of the diatribe the First Lady launched against Soyinka in which she described the renowned playwright as

Nigeria Rated 8th Most Corrupt Nation

Anti-corruption nonprofit Transparency International, TI, has released its 2013 Global Corruption Barometer, which surveyed residents in 107 countries, ranking  Nigeria, Zambia, Paraguay, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Venezuela and

Police Commissioner Cracks Down On Pro–Amaechi Supporters, One Person Shot

Police teargas protesters

By SaharaReporters, New York

One person has been reported shot today and teargas fired into the Rivers State governor’s lodge as the police commissioner  of Rivers State, Mr. Joseph Mbu cracked down on supporters of Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

Adenike Ogungbe the CEO of Ewar Make-Over dies at 32

Renowned Lagos based make-up artist and CEO of Ewar Make-Over, Adenike Ogungbe, has passed away. Nike died this afternoon in a hospital in Abeokuta, Ogun State just a day after giving birth. She gave birth early Tuesday morning, fell into a coma (she actually never came out of the anesthesia given to her) and died this afternoon. Her baby is fine and healthy.

 

Nike was only 32 and is survived by a husband and her new born baby girl. Truly sad. May her soul rest in peace. Amen.

First Photo From Governor Babatunde Fashola's 50th Birthday Celebration.

The Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola celebrated his 50th birthday yesterday in Lagos with some political dignitaries and this is the first picture from the event. Happy Birthday Sir!

Iyanya and manager Ubi Franklin donate N1million to OJB

 

 Iyanya and his manager/business partner Ubi Franklin this evening visited ailing super producer OJB Jezreel at his Gbaja, Surulere residence and donated N1million to him. Heard that OJB produced 'Gbadun You', the first track on Iyanya's first album after he won Project Fame in 2008.

Iyanya and Ubi returned from London this evening and went straight to see OJB. God bless them.

 

Man rapes UNILAG student & posts her nude photos on the internet

 

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Babajide Bashorun, for allegedly kidnapping a female undergraduate of the University of Lagos, Akoka, and raping her.

The police said Bashorun, a dog breeder, did not only rape his victim,

Nigerian Senator's salaries and allowances per month

 This is outrageous. Yet some people who are hardworking will not earn a senator’s one month salary in their entire working life. I see why some people would go extra miles to kill just to get into political offices…See the breakdown below…

Basic Salary (BS) = N2,484,245.50

Hardship Allowance: 50% of Basic Salary = N1,242,122.75. Constituency allowance: 200% of BS = N4,968,509.00.
Furniture Allowance: 300% of BS = N7,452,736.50.

Newspaper allowance: 50% = N1,242,122.70.

Wardrobe allowance: 25% = N621,061.37.

Recess Allowance: 10% = N248,424.55.

Accommodation: 200% = N4,968,509.00.

Utilities: 30% = N828,081.83.

Domestic Staff: 35% = N863,184.12.

Entertainment: 30% = N828,081.83.

Personal Assistance: 25% = N621,061.37.

Vehicle Maintenance Allowance: 75% = N1,863,184.12.

Leave Allowance : 10% = N248,424.55

One off payments (Severance gratuity): 300% = N7,452,736.50. Motor Vehicle Allowance: 400% of BS = N9,936,982.00.

Total per month = N29,479, 749.00. [$190,192]

Nigerian Female Singer Pays N13.5million To Have Lips Like Angelina Jolie

The lifestyle of entertainers in Nigeria, has massively taken a new turn. With the present artistes imbibing all sorts of habits from their fellow American counterparts, and the Plastic Surgery which was popularized by American celebrities seems to be the in-thing for some of our Nigerian celebs these days.

Whatever that is done under the Sun must always come to light, no matter how perfectly orchestrated & concealed. Strong Facts surfaced earlier this week, indicating that the Lips of Abuja Based Pop-Star Mrs Regina Adeola aka GINA and also called “African Jolie” are PURE FAKE!!! See picture of Angelina Jolie and the singer Gina here;

Nollywood Diva Omotola asks some serious questions on Twitter

 

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