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PRISON BREAK:175 INMATES ESCAPE IN AKURE

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More than 170 inmates have been set free during an attack at the Olokuta medium security prison at the Nigerian Prison Service (NPS) in Akure Sunday morning. The incident occured when some heavily armed gunmen struck at the prison facility with explosives and other dangerous weapons shooting sporadically into the air. The incidence happened around 12:10am in the early hours of the day, leaving no fewer than four person injured during a gun battle. Sources at the prison revealed that the bandits were calling on the names of those who they wanted to release while they gathered them in a corner and broke the prison for them to escape. "They came and were calling the names of people they want to set free. There is this particular name from Edo state that they were calling simultaneously. I think he is a prominent criminal in the prison. The name is from those benin area", Our source said. Speaking to reporters shortly after the incidence, Comptroller of the prison in the state Tu

4YRS AFTER DEATH, P-SQUARE REMEMBERS MICHEAL JACKSON IN NEW VIDEO "PERSONALLY"

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Exactly 4 years ago the King of Pop music, Micheal Jackson (MJ) died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home on North Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles, and he was buried few days after. But this is surely a surprise as another Micheal Jackson resurrected in the new musical video from the stable of one of the duo of P-square (Paul Okoye), titled Personally. It is a new song from the duo to mark the 4th year remembrance of the late music icon,Wacko Jacko as MJ was fondly called. All through the musical video, Paul together with his dancers dressed in Micheal Jackson's style and demonstrated his dance steps to show that yes MJ is dead but his goodwill lives on. Another surprise in the video was the impetuous appearance of Nollywood actor, Osita Iheme a.k.a Pawpaw who added little comedy to it to make it more fantastic and classy. It will interest you to know that, Micheal Jackson died on June 25, 20

HOW COMRADE ASHAOLU WAS ARRESTED

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Factional President of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Comrade Victor Ashaolu was last week Thursaday arrested In Ilorin, Kwara State. The information at our disposal revealed that Ashaolu was picked up in Ilorin by some policemen after escaping several earlier arrest from them. He was arrested for an offence of court contempt after he was reportedly ordered by the court to stop parading himself as the President of the association. As at the time of filing this report, he was being taken to the Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. Meanwhile, another veteran, Lere Paimo was also arrested recently where he alleged the outgoing president of the association, Jide Kosoko to be the brain behind his arrest. We were unable to hear from Victor Ashaolu as at press time. Stay glue with this column we give you the updated story next week.

STAR ACTRESS, LIZ DA SILVA DELIVERS BABY BOY

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Let us be the first to tell you that Yoruba actress, Liz Da Silver has just been put to bed. The news reaching us from the household of the Togo-born actress, Lizzy revealed that she was on Sunday Night delivered a bouncing baby boy at a hospital in Lagos. Friends, fans and colleagues has been sending their congratulatory messages across to her via BlackBerry Display Picture.

EX Lagos State Gov. Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Mother Dies at 94!

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Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji who is the "Iyaloja General of Nigeria"(Head of Marketers in Nigeria) and the mother of former Lagos state Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is Dead. She was aged 96.

WIZKID LOSES #50M BENTLEY TO AUTO CRASH IN LAGOS

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The hottest Nigerian pop Star under E.M.E records,Ayo Balogun widely known as Wizkid was today involved in a car accident at around 3:30AM in front of Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos this Morning. The new porshe worth 50million was damaged though we can't immediately tell the cause of the accident however, the young boy,Wizkid and some girls riding with him were said to have came out alive according to eye witnesses.

NIGERIA'S NATIONAL ANTHEM COMPOSER, BENEDICT ODIASE DIES

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Close to 2 decades now, June 12 has always been a wonderful/powerful day in Nigeria, but this 2013 June 12 will forever remains unforgettable one as the 2 strong men in Nigeria went with it. One of which the shocking exit of Juju legend, Pa Fatai Rolling Dollar was part of. Another death has occurred as this respected man in Nigerian, Pa Benedict Odiase (MON), the composer of Nigeria's National Anthem, also relegated from the league of the world. This information was revealed to us by a source close to the family of Odiase. The source further confirmed to us that Odiase died on Tuesday night after a brief illness. "Odiase died at his Oregun residence, Ikeja Lagos" the source hinted us on Wednesday afternoon. Late Odiase composed Nigeria's National Anthem 'Arise O Compatriots', which replaced the former anthem, 'Nigeria We Hail Thee'. The source lamented late Odiase was neglected by the Federal Government before his death.

"WONKERE SI NUMBER WA" SINGER, PA FATAI ROLLING DOLLAR DIES

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Going by the gory news makes the round in Nigerian, "Wonkere Si Number wa" crooner, PA Fatai Olayiwola Olagunju, popularly known as Fatai Rolling Dollar is dead. According to information reaching us, Fatai reportedly died this morning in a hospital in Lagos Island after a protracted illness. The octogenarian singer, who was reported to have had another wife at age 86 in 2011 by one of the tabloids in Lagos has helped many top shots in the Nigerian Juju musicains like Ebenezer Obey and others. His immense contribution to the development of Nigerian Entertainment Industry will forever remains on Nigerians' mind. RIP Guitar maestro.

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, INI EDO & YORUBA ACTOR, YOMI FABIYI WEDS SECRETLY IN LAGOS !+ Desmond Eliot Connections

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For real, these 2 great actors are both married legally to different partners of their choices. Ini Edo got married to her heartthrob Phillip Ehiagwina on Saturday November 29, 2008 which was celebrated in her 'native laws and customs' traditional marriage ceremony in her hometown, Awa Iman in Onna Local Government area of Akwa Ibom State, while Yomi Fabiyi also did the same with his British lover, Fran on Saturday Dec 22 at Apapa, Lagos marriage registry. The 2 celebrity marriages are still very much intact. But in a yet to be released movie titled "Father Moses" which is currently undergoing shooting exercise, beautiful actress, Ini Edo together with, Yomi Fabiyi, Jide Kososoko, Desmond Eliot and co, played vital roles in the film like never before. 'Father Moses' is a story about various catholic families, having to do with governor of the state and his rascal son, while the Father Moses himself, was in love with a girl from one of the catholic famil

MEET LAGOS BEAUTICIAN WHO DOES MOJI OLAIYA AND AISHA ABIMBOLA'S MAKE-UP! The Story Of Keye Oluwaseun

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A star in the making is right now hugging the Nigerian entertainment industry, in the person of gorgeous looking damsel, Keye Oluwaseun Iyabode who is the boss of Body Fantasy Outfit, a make up firm located around Olorogun Lane, Western Avenue, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. Though she is no longer new in the show business but as the saying goes, a patient dog eats the fattest bone, which is what aptly illustrates the success of the multi-talented Beautician/actress. She is one of the hottest fast rising beauticians in the Nigerian entertainment world currently rocking the scene. Beside that, Keye is also into acting. She has featured in couple of Yoruba movies and she's still very much active in that field. Interestingly, Keye is the make up artist who does most celebrities' make up in Lagos whom these star actresses, Moji Olaiya and Aisha Abimbola better known as Omoge Campus are part of.

9JA MUSIC STAR,SHE BABY LAUNCHES NEW ALBUM IN LONDON

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In a matter of time, Nigerian sexy singer, popularly known as She Baby will be embarking on a trip to the City of London for the launching of her new album titled "Bamijo". The album which had its Nigerian launch in Lagos recently will as well take place in the UK this weekend, at NW10 CLUB, 71/72 HIGH ST HARLESDEN NW10 4NS LONDON, On Saturday 16th JUNE, 2012, by 6PM to 1am. The show is promises to feature artistes like Kenny Keyz, Lexzy Doo, Mor5i Mod, Ada Snoop,FM Macson, ,AZ Love and many others. While the DJS to set the roof on fire includes Deoba Authentic, VOAR.94FM, Sexy Dj Bablyn Naija FM,UK 101.1FM , DJ Ladi, Kashif DA Flash, DJ Ade, DJ Ecue Emanuel. It is being supported by GBEDU MAGAZINE, WAKAABOUT, THE TRUMPET, BENTV182 , 101,1NAIJAFM, EMNNEWS ONLINE,KLEARTV 323, FUSIONPLUSTV, ONDBOX, EL PRODUCTIONS,DJALI JOURNALIST, FACTORY 78, TJANIENT,BLACK COMMUNICATIONS, HOMRAD MOT, PRAISETEK, DEOBA AUTHENTIC (VOICE OF AFRICA RADIO 94FM).

STAR ACTRESS, TONTO DIKE SHOWS OFF BREAST ON STAGE

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This Nigerian actress, Tonto Dike who got into acting industry via Next Movie Star, organised by Oodu'a TV boss, Sola Fajobi some years back is undoubtedly one of the crazy actresses in the industry who doesn't care neither show concern about people's comment on how she lives her life. Though, this is not really big news to write or read about her for someone who knows her in and out as she has been link with several scandals which included featuring in different porn movie productions, while many even calls her Queen of Controversy in Nigeria. Not too long ago, the damsel delved into music industry where her first released single generated several controversies. In a recent show held somewhere in Nigeria, Tonto Dike went gaga on stage with her breast being showed off. Could this be entertainment or "crazytainment"?

HOW OCTOGENARIAN SINGER, FATAI ROLLING DOLLARS ALMOST DIED OF "YOYO BITTERS"

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Body they say is not a stone, that is the suitable adage to describe the sudden illness of this popular Octogenarian Nigerian juju/High life musician, Fatai Rolling Dollars which some people termed as a result of the popular herbal mixture Yoyo Bitters which he admitted to be energising him. When Rolling Dollar endorsed the herbal mixture called 'Yoyo Bitters' as the source of his youngish look and stay healthy at over 80, many senior citizens and even the young ones as well, patronised the product more. The advert, endorsed by the energetic musician, spurred many Nigerians to embrace the drink. At most stores where the product was sold, it became a commodity that sells quick. But recently, the drink failed the octogenarian singer. The Nigeria musician recently found himself at the hospital struggling to stand on his feet. This has brought concerns to many Nigerians that once embraced the product, some of who now have doubts about the potency of the product once believe

PETERNITY MESS WAR! "Nollywood Actress, Laide Bakare's New Baby Is Mine" -Ex-Husband "No The Baby Belongs To Me"-New Husband

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That sultry actress, Laide Bakare has a new baby boy is no longer news as she delivered penultimate 2 weekends ago in far away America. The bouncing baby boy was Named Oluwadamilare, Mishal Orilowo somewhere in Lagos Nigeria by Laide's family while she and her 2nd husband also had another ceremony to welcome the baby in the United States. On the BlackBerry Display Picture of the actress, she wrote this "My son Naming, :Oluwadamilare, Mishal Orilowo, Aliamdulilai, Nigeria". Worried by the development, the ex-husband has reacted to the news and has claimed he is the father of the child Laide. Is claiming belongs to Tunde Orilowo. Olumide said this in an interview he grated to Online journals, "I heard that my wife delivered a baby boy barely two months after she made a release that we were divorced, and she's saying that the baby belongs to one Mr. Tunde Oriowo. "That's a lie, wicked lie. I'm the biological father. I have pictures to show that we were

"MEN ARE AFRAID TO TOAST ME BECAUSE OF MY....."Veteran Actress, Toyin Adegbola

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Toyin Adegbola is one out of thousands most respected and popular actresses in the Yoruba movie genre of Nollywood whom several movie makers and directors dare not toy with due to her acting prowess. The Offa, Kwara State Nigeria-born actress is also part of the actors dominating movie scene in Ibadan capital of Oyo State. Education for her started from Methodist Primary School in Offa where her set happened to be the last in Kwara State. Then, she later moved to Osogbo and she continue her education from Saint Augustine in Ilesa very close to Ikirun in Osun State. Her dream was to become a famous nurse but she's today a prominent actor. She proceeded to the Technical College in Osogbo, where she studied Electronics after she was denied admission to study her first choice course. She left for London in 1979 for more training on Electrical Electronics and she graduated in 1982. Though, all along, she has been acting with a school drama group, between 1978 and 1979. In an interv

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, LAIDE BAKARE NAMES BABY MISHAL ORILOWO

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The newly born son of popular Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare has just been christened few minutes ago in the United State of America and in Nigeria simultaneously. The bouncing baby boy was Named Oluwadamilare, Mishal Orilowo somewhere in Lagos Nigeria by Laide's family while they are also currently holding another ceremony to welcome the baby in the US. On the BlackBerry Display Picture of the actress, she wrote this "My son Naming, :Oluwadamilare, Mishal Orilowo, Aliamdulilai, Nigeria". The below picture is the photo from the party which is currently going on in Nigeria.

WHY NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, RONKE OSHODI OKE IS YET TO RETURN TO NIGERIA AFTER CHILD BIRTH IN THE U.S

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For fans of Yoruba actress Ronke Ojo popularly known as Ronke Oshodi Oke who have been wondering why she hasn't return to Nigeria since she delivered earlier this year, we will tell you why. The reason is that Ronke has been trying to get citizenship card for her son but it's been delaying. However, as soon as the actress is successful with that, we were told by people close to her that she will of course return to Nigeria fast. The actress gave birth on the night of Friday, March 8, 2013 in a Texas hospital. Ronke married US based businessman, Sylvester Omogbolahan Anthony in 2009 and the couple separated a few months after, over Anthony's alleged affair with another woman. The couple got back together in 2012 and are now blessed with their second child together.

BABA SUWE LOSES #25M COCAINE CASE APPEAL ! May Go To Supreme Court

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The hope of popular Yoruba actor, Babatunde Omidina better known as Baba Suwe to claim the #25 million damages awarded to him by a Magistrate Court, against the National Drugs and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) was dashed on Friday 31st, May, 2013 when an Appeal Court sitting in Lagos struck out the Appeal by the comic actor, Baba Suwe. The anti-narcotics agency won an appeal against the ruling of Lagos High Court over a 25million naira compensation in favour of Baba Suwe at Federal Appeal Court, Igbo Osere Lagos. The case, which has been on since 2011 and handling by Lawyer Bamidele Aturu finally hit the rock. Recall that after mart of accusing the actor wrongly by NDLEA for drug trafficking in 2011, High court gave judgement that NDLEA to compensate him with payment of N25million which has since suffered a setback. The case, which was to be heard in the court of appeal, was unable to hold then and it was adjourned till April 18 due to the court's 'busy schedule'. At t

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR,JIDE KOSOKO'S DAUGHTER, BIDEMI DISGRACED IN IBADAN

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In case you didn't know that one of the Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko's daughter, Bidemi Kosoko is presently a youth corp member at Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, let us quickly tell you that she is. However, many of her fellow corp members are currently complaining about her snobbish attitude and what some of them have termed has arrogance. According to impeccable sources, whenever some of the other corp members who have seen her movies approach her just to say 'Hi', Bidemi has away of looking down on them. "I don't know if Bidemi' doesn't understand that as a celebrity you should be polite to people, since she began her service close to a year now, many people at the Community Development Service(CDS) have been avoiding her due to her arrogant attitude. The one everyone witnessed recently was this woman who is a Batch A corp member. She doesn't know her attitude, so she went to her and she was like 'Sister,please it's like I have

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR,JIDE KOSOKO'S DAUGHTER, BIDEMI DISGRACED IN IBADAN

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In case you didn't know that one of the Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko's daughter, Bidemi Kosoko is presently a youth corp member at Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, let us quickly tell you that she is. However, many of her fellow corp members are currently complaining about her snobbish attitude and what some of them have termed has arrogance. According to impeccable sources, whenever some of the other corp members who have seen her movies approach her just to say 'Hi', Bidemi has away of looking down on them. "I don't know if Bidemi' doesn't understand that as a celebrity you should be polite to people, since she began her service close to a year now, many people at the Community Development Service(CDS) have been avoiding her due to her arrogant attitude. The one everyone witnessed recently was this woman who is a Batch A corp member. She doesn't know her attitude, so she went to her and she was like 'Sister,please it's like I have

4 WEEKS AFTER PARTING WAYS WITH EX-HUBBY, NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS LAIDE BAKARE DELIVERS BABY BOY IN U.S HOSPITAL

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Going by the information at our disposal, this is definitely a joyful period for Popular Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare as we gathered she has just delivered a bouncing baby boy in the United States of America. Laide who has been in Uncle Sam's country some months back, gave birth at an high brow hospital on Friday May 31st night. The story of her delivery came as a surprise to many people especially the media practitioners because no one ever aware that the diva was pregnant but information getting to us claimed that she was even before the premiere of her new movie Jejere in January 13, this year. Some of her friends and colleagues congratulated her and used the picture of Laide and the baby on their various Blackberry Display Pictures. Meanwhile, the vivacious actress Laide has been in the news lately. She got married to a couple of years back to an American based bizman, together they have daughter. A couple of days back, Laide disclosed through her publicist that she was