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UCHE IWUJI PLANS MARCH RETURN

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Beautiful but very dashing actress, Uche Iwuji, is no doubt an actress who has been in the industry for a while but tremendously making waves due her ways of interpreting scripts which made her the toast of most movie producers and directors. Though, as far as entertainment is concern, there’s no how one will take a walk in white colourful attire in the rain without being painted with difference colours, which best way illustrate the chemistry of the actress due to the numerous scandals and controversies that have been kept on her neck like diamond chain, which also made her waxing stronger. late last year, Uche, who is now a chorister at Illumination Assembly, situated at Lagbasa Road, Ajah, under the ministry of Bishop Isaac Idahosa, was reported to jetted out to the United Kingdom for her vacation and probably to have enough rest. As you are reading this, according to her publicist, Gbolahan Adetayo, the light complexioned igbo girl is planning to return to her mother’s land this m

SIKIRATU SINDODO ADDED A YEAR

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exactly a year and half ago, when this beautiful Ijebu born actress Tayo Odueke famously known as Sikiratu Sindodo, knotted with strange illness that almost claimed her life, which in one way or the other became public discussion. Then, there are lots of hullabaloos that she might probably be used for ritual based on the first report we scooped came from her doctor which was suspicious as it was rumoured they couldn’t diagnose the source of her sickness. But a year after the unexpected tribulation that stormed her like floods, precisely 16th October, 2011 at her abode in Surulere, the busty and mother of one threw a superlative thanks giving which gathered the much needed top Alfas in Nigeria to pray with her. Subsequently, on Monday 14th of February, ever ravishing but controversial actress scored another goal to increase her already existing age. This office however says a loud Happy birthday to you Tayo, long life and prosperity.

BENITA NZERIBE COOLS OFF IN LONDON

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As the saying goes, all work no rest, makes jack a dull boy, but in this case, versatile actress, Benita Nzeribe has proved it that she is not in any way be in dulling moment as we were told that she has spirited out of the country to chill out in London. Benita is surely one thespian who has been there done that, but fizzled out of the movie scene in recent time and re-surfaced at party scene where she was tracked down by the Nigerian pen pushers where she revealed to them the real reason why went underground. Not too long ago, she was reporter to have been assailed by some set of hoodlums on her way back from location in Kaduna. Shortly after that, she was also said to have been disturbed by another men of another world in her Lekki Phase 11 where she automatically relocated to Ajah without taking a pin out of the house. As you are reading this, the Coordinator Anambra State Center for Integrity and Development in Nigeria, is cooling down her nerves in London and she promised to be

I HAVE COME TO RULE NIGERIA ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY- Imelda J

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She’s no doubt one of the nation’s new up and coming stars that make things happen in the entertainment industry especially the hip hop world due to what we can testify in her last effort “myy love for you” featuring OJB Jazreel which bagged her The Lead Times African Award in 2010, and “show me” featuring Side 1. The promising and talented star started her music career back in the days from her state, Benue State before she switched over to the aquatic splendor to trade in the musical arena. Imelda Ada Okwori, is at the moment set to release her new single titled “Fosoke”. Aside the usual music she is known for, she is also into modeling and acting and she has modeled for top corporate organizations and acted with top Nigerian movie stars. In a chat with her, the gorgeous looking damsel made it known to us that she has come to rule Nigerian entertainment industry. Listen to her “Imelda J has stormed the industry big and better, I have come to rule my world via every aspect of entra

ONYENKA ONWENU AGLOWS @ NTFS

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It is unarguable that she is one of the most powerful and respected women in the Nigerian entertainment world, particularly in the music industry based on her dexterity in making her fans, friends and family proud of her by giving out interesting and ever bell ringing songs to the ears of her fans which one cannot just but listen to consistently. For sometimes now, the living legend went underground which many believes that she might probably retire herself from the vocation as a result of old age, not until last week Sunday 26th of February at the Federal Palace Hotel and Casino, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria, during the Nigerian Television Fashion Show, when the ever ravishing but dashing woman of substance mounted the stage to dish out what she knows how to do best in a very unique way, which electrified the guests at the event and get them busy with dancing exercise especially when she resonated Iyi ogogo which made her known everywhere in the world. Mama’s Iyiogogo was stil

POPULAR HUMORIST, KOFFI IDOWU’S WIFE DELIVERS BABY BOY

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As the celebration of the death of Jesus Christ is fast approaching, in which most entertainers across the globe must have been warming up for the numerous shows that will come their ways, One of the Nigerian standup comedian, Koffi Idowu, is at the moment in a cheerful frame of mind as his wife last week Saturday 25th of February delivered a bouncing baby boy. Koffi, as you are reading this, is one man who has carved an inch for himself in the Nigerian entertainment industry, due to the way he dishes out his stuffs which made him a comedian to reckon with in the industry, especially comedy genre. Aside being a prominent face in the famous monthly comedy show known as Standup Nigeria, produced by Bunmi Davis, he is the brain behind the most populous comedy show that is still a baby among others but has become a must attend show especially when one is bored named CoMeDyNiteLIVE which comes up every first Saturday of the month at the prestigious Kingsize Place, Oregun Ikeja, Lagos Niger

Why I want to Contest for House of Reps-9ice

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It may no long be news that popular Nigerian artiste, Abolore Adigun Akande, who is well known as 9ice, has hinted on his intention to run for the position of House of Representative at the next round of elections in 2015, but the real reasons is what is still unclear to many. 9ice gave the hint over the weekend while on a Television programme in Lagos as the artiste of the week, and before you could shout "Gongo Aso!", the gist had started flying everywhere. In a phone chat with 9ice on Tuesday, he revealed that holding a political position had always been his childhood dream. "I had always dreamt of holding a political post where I can touch people's life positively. Many of the people we chose to represent us are not really doing anything and this is not fair. You see, I grew up in abject poverty and I believe that many of the people in public position could have done something to alleviate my plights and that's of other children at the time, but what w

Much Ado about 2face Marriage Proposal

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At times, some events happen that makes one ask, what is our society turning into? What are our people celebrating nowadays? The news that rented the day after valentine's day was that of Nigeria's musician 2face Idibia who proposed to one of his mistresses, Anni Macaulay, at Jayi-Jay Okocha's Club No. 10 on Valentine Night. Everybody knows how the "African Queen" superstar at the climax of his career a few years back began to take advantage of the magnetism. Of a superstar, by sowing his wild oats around and impregnating some of the girls that came near him. The bottom-line is that 2face Idibia, due to his inability to control his sexual appetite ended up having atleast 5 children from 3 women on record. This women are referred to as his Baby-Mamas. At one point or another, there have been reported cases of heated public arguement and wrestling between these ladies who constantly compete for 2face's attention. If you think that the Benue born musicia

MY IDEAL MAN-Kefee

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Irikefe Obareki popularly known as Kefee is an award-winning Nigerian live performing/recording female gospel artiste and United Nations Young Ambassador for Peace who came into the Nigerian entertainment spotlight with her smash hit song and album, "Branama". Her unique Afro-Centric music appeal recently received global recognition when she was selected as one of the African Artistes to perform for the 2011 edition of The African Festival of the Arts in Chicago(AFA), reportedly watched by over thirty thousand people. With this feat, Kefee has now joined the hallowed list of African music greats to mount the AFA platform such as Angelique Kidjo and Hugh Masekela. The Sapele, Delta state-born singer, song-writer and skilled dancer, had a troubled marriage issue with her Ex-husband, Alec Godwin who was also his producer and manager, until it ended in a divorce. Kefee recently seems to be back, bigger and better with a fast-food restaurant called Branama Kitchen and a b

Could Wande Have Saved Murdered Lagos Club Owner, Suzy Q?

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by:Morakinyo Olugbiji Few days back, the sad news of gruesome murder of Susan Yusuf, a popular Lagos club owner, at her 1004 Housing Estate Victoria Island hit the public. Susan Yusuf a.k.a Suzy Q was reportedly stabbed by one Yusuf, her boyfriend. No one knows what transpired between these two lovebirds, as they were said to have been indoor all evening and all seems to have been well until neighbors heard their shouts. In no time, Idris had stabbed Suzy Q before anyone could stop him. Idris was however said to have jumped off the 6th Floor when residents who have seen him unleashed terror on Suzy Q tried to apprehend him, and he also killed himself in the process. But the gist making rounds is that Mo-Hits crooner Wande Coal who lives next door to the late club owner could have saved her life had it not been for the extremely loud music emanating from his apartment which did not allow him to hear when the lady was screaming his name for help. Meanwhile, CelebGist could not re

DJ Jimmy Jatt Launches Hat

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by: Morakinyo Olugbiji The desire for multiple streams of income is what inspires many successful entertainers all over the world to diversify into other ventures. A notable examples are American artistes Jay-Z and Sean Puffy Combs a.k.a Diddy who have clothing lines, Roccawear and Sean Jean respectively. Also because fashion is an aspect of Hip-hop culture, it is very easy to see the practioners venture into fashion. Back here in Nigeria, we've seen Hip-hop stars leveraging on their brands to establish fashion lines. Examples are Ruggedman who owns September 20th Wear named after his birth day, Durrella who owns "Toogbaski" a line of snickers, Sasha who owns ECCLETICBYSASHA and so on. Another notable entertainer who just joined the bandwagon is legendary Nigerian Hip-hip Disc Jockey, Jimmy Jatt. Anyone who is very observant would have noticed that this high-profile DJ who is believed to be the most expensive in the country and has schooled many top names in the pro

Ready to Know Your Movies?

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Now if you think you know a lot about Nigerian movies, then you need wait for this. Ariu Communications Limited has just finalized all arrangements to bring to Nigeria its new movie based game show titled "Know Your Movies" The unique TV game show will premier this month on Major TV stations across the country and Satelite TVs including BEN TV London, Star-Times, DSTV, HITV and Infinity TV. According to the organizers of the show, "Know Your Movies" is a first- of- its -kind in Nigeria as it will be a sharp departure from all other TV game shows. The CEO of Ariu communications, Mr. Rowland Okorie observed that Nigeria has undergone a paradigm shift in its appreciation and taste for local movies and their very own indigenous cast/storylines, so for this reason Nollywood, Gollywood and Bollywood films will be featured prominently on the show. "The company's corporate social responsibilities initiatives cuts across various facets of human endeavour su

TOYIN LAWANI SET FOR ONE IN TOWN SUPERLATIVE BASH

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Toyin Lawani is the hottest celebrity stylist on the circuit right now, with huge recognition among the elite and the celebrity crowd of Lagos is about to have what we gather to be the hottest party of the year. ATM as she is popularly called, is the owner of Tiannah’s Place which consists of fully equipped spa, barbing salon for men, hair salon for women, boutique and nail parlor. Added to these varying businesses, she also owns Tiannah’s Travel and Tours and a delightful indigenous restaurant cheekily named Amala.com. The talented stylist and all round fashionista, Toyin Lawani is set to mark her birthday in style and wants to do things differently for a change. She also wants to use this medium to bring together fans, loved ones, quality friends and her fellow stylists in the fashion industry as well as using the means to thank and appreciate her loyal customers and for their continuous patronage and encouragement over the years. It’s no secret that her vintage boutique, Elegant

INCREDIBLE!!! AN ILLEGITIMATE FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE JILTED

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note, this is an unedited effort no REVIEW OF A NOVEL TITLED: CHIMERE NOVELLA: IFEOMA OKOYE, TEACHES ENGLISH AT THE INSTITUTION OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY IN ENUGU. IN THIS WORK, IFEOMA OKOYE TAKES ON THE WAY TO RESOLVED ISSUES OF THE ILLEGITIMATE CHILD. HIS WORK ALSO INCLUDE BEHIND THE CLOUDS (DRUMBEAT 58), MEN WITHOUT EARS (DRUMBEAT 79), AND A NUMBER ONE BOOKS FOR CHILDREM. YEAR OF PUBLICATION: FIRST PUBLISHED 1992 REPRINTED 1995, 2000, 2OO2 BY LONGMAN NIGERIA PLC WITH ISBN NUMBER 978 139 634 2 PLOT Chimere was a beautiful undergraduate studying English at the University, who was believed to have been an illegitimate child by her friends and also being jilted by the first man she concur with after they have been with intimacy of which she thought might probably lead to a marriage, but got disappointed along the way. she finds out that she has become a pariah because of the mystery surrounding the identity of her father, and she had always been discourage by her m

TOYIN LAWANI SET FOR SUPERLATIVE BASH

YOUNGEST OLDMAN MOBILISES 10,000 YOUTHS FOR GOV OSHIOMHOLE

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As preparations for the Edo State governorship election scheduled for July this year, frontline Abuja based comedian, Rolland Igbadume a.k.a. Youngest Oldman is mobilising 10,000 youths to campaign for the re-election of Governor Adams Oshiomhole. The artiste, who has been spending more time in Edo State than in Abuja lately, says the administration of Governor Oshiomhole is the needed panacea to the problems of the state and that is why he has decided to put his weight behind the comrade governor’s re-election bid. According to the comedian and events manager who has become a source of inspiration to other Abuja based artistes, the essence of his support is good governance and, as a medium to discourage the youths of his state from violence and other social vices. “You see, I have never been a politician or given my support to any politician, but with Governor Oshiomhole, it is different because the way he transformed the stae within a very short time, I had no choice tha

OLEYO OUT WITH ANOTHER COMEDY FLICK, ‘JONATHAN’

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Award winning comic actor, Adekola Tijani, better known as Oleyo is out with another blockbuster comedy movie. The star of MUNIRU ATI AMBALI alongside his long-time friend, Olaniyi Afonja, popularly known as Sanyeri in this movie took their fans into another journey of laughter. JONATHAN as directed by creative director, Segun Ogungbe, features other actors like; Bukky Wright, Dele Odule, Kelvin Ikeduba, Lizzy Anjorin, Sanyeri, Yinka Quadri, Saidi Balogun among other notable stars. According to the producer, Adekola Tijani, the movie is not just another comedy flick, as it comes with positive messages. “In this movie, we tried to send positive messages to the government and the governed. We tried to make people realize that we need to cooperate to make Nigeria a better place for all. The movie will be marketed by Almaroof Standard Investment. It will hit movie stores nationwide on Monday February 27, 2012. Producer of the movie, Adekola Tijani, hit the limelight few years back when

41 DAYS AFTER BURIAL, LIZZY ANJORIN CELEBRATE MUM IN GRANDSTYLE!

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what a man can do, a woman can equally do better as the saying goes, and it is also believed among the yoruba culture that an only child is not a welcome idea to many people all in the respect of over anxiety that unexpected and unpleasant things can occur which might probably claim the life of the child, moreso, he or she might №Ï„ be capable of doing things single handedly when it comes to family meeting or functions. But in case of the amiable and very industrious actrress, Elizabeth Anjorin, the actress has proved the unverify believe wrong as she makes us understand that being an only child doesn't suggest that you can't carry the responsibilities alone without anyone being supportive. Early this year, the iyawo Abuke producer's mother religated from the league of the world as she went to meet her ancestors and she was buried three days after. Just like yesterday when the horrible news broke, today Friday 17th February 2012, at Idiroko Ogun State, Lizzy will ga

KING WADADA TO SUE RECORD LABEL OVER #10M DEAL

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The name king Wadada Might have been ringing bell in Nigeria Music Industry especially in the midst of Raggae music lover, although his real name is Austen Peter, the Coroner of multiple Award Winning Song over the years, “Holy, Hol,y Holy, Halleluyah.” his the winner of Kora Award in the Year 2010 as “Best Raggae Artist in Africa”. Sometimes in March, the year 2010, Before Kora Award, the CEO Miracle Day Music Mr. Uzorma Omenka, came to Sponsor king Wadada to Kora Award, after a lot of effort to reached out for Sponsorship, “And he could not” According to the source said, it was one grassroots entertainment outfit Named Yommzy Entertainment was managing king wadada; before Miracle Day came to existence, “Not to prolong story,” After the return of kora Award in 5th of April 2010, the same Mr. Uzorma Omenka agreed to sign king wadada for a musical deal. Couples of Month after then, he took Wadada to Europe Tour in Germany, Berlins, Hamburg, and also to performed a in 50th anniver

DEVIL WITHOUT SHOE! As Monalisa Chinda goes gaga over foot wears

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This life is beautiful, the more you live it, the more you learn, but when one feels too big to learn, it simply means he or she is about to perish, and we pray that our own generation shall not perish. Amen. No doubt is the fact that after work, one should relax, which informed the idea of hanging out every weekend while some, especially so called TV stars prefer parties, which is normal; but when one does these things constantly, it might have an unpleasant effect.indeed Monalier Chinda as she was referred by a tabloid in Lagos, has indeed refused to listen to advice and will pray on her behalf that she shall №Ï„ perish like sosoliso air crash. Monalisa was reported to have brawl with an hitherto unknown journalist at an event held at prestigious Sheraton Hotel and Tower, Lagos Nigeria during the media launch of tasteless TV series produced by Emem Isong and Monalisa Chinda, and directed by Desmond Eliot, entitled CATWALQ, show casing the talent of Suzan Peters, ini Edo, Monalisa C

if you eat right, there is no need to worry about adding unnecessary weight.-Ini Edo

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Ask any movie fan to tell you his or her top ten A-list Nigerian actresses, and Iniobong Edo Ekim(Ini Edo for short) will rank high on the list. This is quite understandable as the married Akwa-Ibom born actress ever since debuting in 2003 in movies such as "Thick Madam" and "Child of Destiny" as continued to captivate movie lovers with her talent and beauty. With a string of brand endorsement to her credit including ambassador for telecommunication company, Globacom and United Nations Ambassador for Peace, coupled starring in most high budget Nollywood movies to recently producing her own blockbuster movie, "Memories of My Heart" which premiered in Cinema, Ini cannot be ignored as a Nollywood Super Star. The actress who was at the media launch of colleague, Monalisa Chinda's Soap Opera, "Catwalq" few days ago spoke with us about her new movie project and the industry. Excerpt: Q: Any new development from Ini Edo? A: Yes, the new de

Unveiling Sensational Gospel Singer Ennyhollar

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Ennyhollar is the gorgeous and promising R and B cum gospel singer whose captivating single titled “Atewo” feat Wray is already commanding applause in certain quarters in the UK. Listening to her new single which resonates pure gospel and R and B rhythm, it is not hard to nod in agreement to the fact that she can apparently rub shoulders with the crème de la crème of the gospel circle, while her single is already doing justice to a cause close to her which is, inspiring sorrowful souls out of discomfort and making them sway and jiggle to her timeless groove. Ennyhollar is currently working on blessing the entertainment scene with her album which she promise would not fall short of sleek production and topnotch sounds. Ennyhollar who was born in Lagos debuted musically in 2011 and has since within such a short spate of time has worked with a colourful array of producers and song writers in the U.K, like Shabach, Ollyjay, Geemagic,Pagag, Lekan Shobiyi, Stormy Zino, Gtruly,

LIZZY ANJORIN CHOSES MARCH FOR MOTHER’S FINAL BURIAL

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The Iyawo Abuke producer, Elizabeth Anjorin, is no doubt a paragon of beauty, at your first contact with her; you can mistake her for a run-way model. Beauty, intelligent and hard-work are rarely found in most women, but Lizzy is evidently blessed with beauty and brain. Though she tried all she could to avoid scandals and controversies based on the way she comport herself when it comes to party time, but bad belles won’t let her be. That is not even the gist for now, you may recall that early this year, Lizzy’s mother breathe her last breath which look as a bad welcome gift for Lizzy for the new year and she was buried instantly. Now the vivacious actress has chosen coming month, March to do the final burial of her beloved mother. Nevertheless she has not reveal a specific date and venue to us but all will be done in March while Aso Ebi’s price still pending.

YEMI SHOLADE ADDED A YEAR

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It is unarguable that dashing actor, Yemi Sholade, is one of the most powerful men in the Nigerian movie industry based on his agility in making his friends and fans happy and dishing out his stuffs in a very unique way that one wouldn’t expect, which stands him out in the Yoruba movie industry. Last week Tuesday 31st of January, the gorgeous looking actor added another year to his age. Though the actor, Yemi, we gathered did not celebrate it due to some reasons that is best known to him. This office however says a very loud congratulation to him, long life and prosperity.

ACE ACTOR, SAIDI BALOGUN LOSES TOYOTA HIACE BUS TO INFERNO

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May we not meet our waterloos when good things begin to happen in our lives. This is the prayer that everyone needs to pray on a daily basis before embarking on any journey especially in this glorious year. If this actor is aware of this, we are sure this would have been his daily prayer or his national anthem which will stand as a guard for him wherever he goes. Saidi Balogun, is surely one thespian who has been there done that, but fizzled out of the movie scene in recent time and suddenly resurfaced in big and better, not only as an actor cum producer but a movie director both in the home video and TV series. The horrible event, according to an eye witnesses occurred at Ketu Lagos last week on his way back from Ikorodu. Though no one knows what really happened on that faithful day, but Saidi and some of his colleague we scooped were coming from Ikorodu which may probably be from a movie location before the bus burnt to aches.

INSIDER REVEALS! HOW COMIC ACTOR, SANYERI LOSES GLO CONTRACT

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No doubt is the fact that another renowned comic actor Olaniyi Afonja aka Sanyeri has surely clinched the dentity in the industry due to the humorous role he plays which made him a celebrity to reckon with in the Yoruba movie sector. Some months back, the news was every that the actor was appointed to be one of the ambassadors of indigenous telecommunication network, Globacom, owns by Otunba Mike Adenuga. Then, his fans and well wishers rejoiced with him for the new achievement without knowing that the news was absolutely a misleading notion. According to an insider, the actor was said to have just been invited by the organization to give support to an already contracted Odunlade Adekola, who was to play the major character while Sanyeri was to subordinate him in one of the Glo show which would have given him the opportunity for his trend to pass through the tinning whole of the needle, but his reverberation and keenness forced him to lose the job as it was revealed to us that he ob

THE MAN WHO BOUGHT ME RANGE ROVER -LAIDE BAKARE

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It is obvious fact that the fashion now in the blossoming Nigerian movie industry, precisely among the actresses, is the fad for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) famously known as jeeps. This simply means if you haven’t acquired a jeep, you have no space amidst the most successful and respected actresses which has not only taken the industry but stand as a stage of competing with each other. Before now, a lot of people may be wondering what has become of star actress Laide Bakare. For a period of time she was all over the news for one reason or the other but in a glitter of eye she went underground for reason best known to her, not of the recent when the news about her newly acquired Range Rover Sport worth about #15m broke in second week of January 2012, during the nationwide strike. Then, the news had that the vehicle was bought for her by unknown boy friend who she is now claimed to be her hubby. The ambiguous and purported in one way or the other generated controversies. Subsequent

SHOCKER!!! BABA SUWE TO DIE SOON

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If what you are about to read is anything to write on after the much talked about cocaine smugly saga of versatile comic actor Alahji Babatunde Omidina otherwise known as Baba Suwe, then these time might definitely not be the best of time for Adimeru Baba Suwe as it was predicted by one of the wave-making Lagos prophets that he may kick the bucket any moment from now if care is not taking. The young founder of Mountain of Blessing and Miracle Church of Christ Badagry Lagos,Prophet Dr. Olagorioye Faleyimu, is one of the prominent prophets who have been predicting the occurrences ahead of Nigeria and other countries in a given year. Some of his past predictions that have come to reality are the exit of Libya President Gaddafi, the rise of Boko Haram, and the removal of Deji of Akure. This prophet minced no word over the week when he invited pressmen to reveal this year national bomb-shell he claimed God has shown him about personalities in different sectors of the economy. Accordin

SUZAN PETERS BREAKS SILENCE ON CONCERT SNATCHING SAGA!

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That good things is being falling to the side of this ever ravishing actress Suzan Stephanie Peters, it is no longer a story to write about as the saying goes, a patience dog will definitely eat the fattest bone. Before now, the youthful and very industrious actress has never once lose hope to climb the ladder of success in the industry despite the many set back from the already made stars before her, but with patience and perseverance, the actress was able to curve an inch for herself in the industry. But it is very astounding to belief the latest news making the rounds on the social networks about Suzan which is in one or the other tarnishing her image. According to the news, gorgeous looking actress was alleged to have snatched an Idea of hitherto unknown Nigerians youths who’s actually initiated an idea to reach out to the less privileged where Suzan support was required, but claiming to have been the authentic owner of the concert. Here is part of the story; “it will be recall