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Tuesday, 23 December 2014

Uche Ogbuagu’s latest album, “Ka O Puo” missing in the market

...as marketer disappears with printed copies

By: Ikeoha Ahams

Few months back, rib-cracker and renowned comedian, Uche Ogbuagu raised an alarm over an attempt to eliminate him and his family, following his pronouncement of releasing an album on the state of affairs in Imo.

Thursday, 18 December 2014

Joseph Emenyeonu Writes On, "What Else Can Parents Ask For?"



Last week, tears welled down my eyes as I breathlessly watched Malala Yousafzai mount the rostrum before 'the world' to receive the Nobel peace prize. I saw her elated and proud parents smiling, laughing and crying tears of joy.

Pastor Adeboye says tweet endorsing Osibajo as APC VP candidate is fake

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has denied that the church endorsed the aspiration of one of its pastors, Prof. Yemi Osibajo, as the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Sunday, 14 December 2014

Mammoth crowd of Imo Youths back TAN

 

...support, commend Uche Ogbuagu’s co-ordination

 

Recently, Owerri the eastern heartland experienced a heavy traffic holdup, as not less than thousands of people stormed the venue designed for Imo state’s Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) youth co-ordinators’ inauguration meeting.

Friday, 12 December 2014

Farida Ijeoma Wada: A million reasons to keep the flag flying

It is important to refuse to be intimidated. That refusal must not be based simply on a calculation of the odds of succeeding. The refusal to be intimidated must come, in the end, not from a sureness of succeeding but from knowledge of the cost of scurrying for shelter through fake retractions and disowned truths. It is a question, in the end of self-respect.

Thursday, 11 December 2014

18 Critical Things Former President Obasanjo Said About President Jonathan In His New Book

"In the area of corruption, we have been going back steadily from the inception of Yar’Adua’s administration when the ‘hunter’ became the ‘hunted’," Obasanjo states. "Under Jonathan we seem to have gone from frying pan to fire. If in the past corruption was in the corridors of power, it would seem now to be in the sitting room, dining room and bedroom of power."

Buhari Appeals To APC Presidential Primary Delegates: All I Can Offer Is My All, Not Money

Front-line All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, today appealed to the sense of patriotism of delegates to the party convention in Lagos, which will determine the choice of flag-bearer at next February’s election.

Controversial book: Obasanjo in trouble, may go to jail

This is definitely not the best of time for embattled and controversial ex president, Olusegun Obasanjo.

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

9ice Petitions APC Oyo State Over Inconclusive Sunday Election

I- Abolore Adegbola Akande- an aspirant under All Progressives Congress party contest against the inconclusive primary election that was carried out at Soun Stadium in Ogbomosho North L.G.A. Area of Oyo State on Sunday 7th December 2014.

FAMILY AFFAIR: Okorocha’s Son-Inlaw Emerges Imo APC Guber Candidate

After much speculation, the Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday elected Governor Rochas Okorocha’s son-inlaw, Chief Uche Nwosu as its governorship candidate for the 2015 election.

Owerri Senatorial Zone: Asoluka under intense pressure to seek alternative platform

Few days after their primary election in Imo state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to be finding it uneasy as it sets to record another mass defection on what some aggrieved members could better describe as irregularities and gang up against most credible aspirants.

Thursday, 4 December 2014

SARZ FINALLY PLAYS DOWN RUMOUR OF BEEF WITH WIZKID

Nigerian entertainers sure know how to pull stunts on social media just to get media attention at all cost. Some weeks back, fast-rising music producer, Sarz, announced that he no longer works with Wizkid because ‘he no more has his time again’.

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.

Travelstart engages customers through photo contest

...as IMSU student, Winnie Nwadinigwe emerges winner


In an effort to better engage customers and give back to society as well as create increased awareness for its brand, Travelstart, Nigeria’s fastest growing Online Travel Agency (OTA) has organised a photo contest tagged: “Selfie In the City,” using facebook and other social media platforms.

Enugu dazzles to Okey Oku's movie premiere

“We are setting a standard for the entertainment industry over here in the Southeast. We want to tell them that the industry can still function without one changing location, rather it can be built on ideas and professionalism,” said Okey Oku, the head-honcho of Oracle Film Pictures as he recently led a long line of showbiz practitioners to the cinema where they witnessed the official premiere of the movie, Bambitious.

Thursday, 27 November 2014

Miss Imo pageant has been rebranded-Richard Njoku

Mr. Richard Njoku is the brain behind Miss Imo beauty pageant 2014. He is a graduate of Project Management from Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO). The young entrepreneur is passionate about youth development, in his quest to lend capacity to the youths in the crowded entertainment industry, he ventured into pageantry and has not looked back.

Petroleum Minister, Alison-Madueke Elected First OPEC Female President

The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been elected the first female president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Beef Continues! Another music producer calls out Wizkid

Pop star Wizkid is surely not having a smooth time with a lot of people in the music industry at the moment, in 2014 alone, he’s had strings of beefs with other artistes which include Davido, female singer Saeon, and his ex-producer Samklef.

P'square in closed door meeting following father’s death

Following the death of their father, Late Pa Moses Okoye on Monday, November 24,2014, the singing duo of Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P Square and their siblings were in a closed door meeting to determine the burial arrangement of the late man.

European Tour saga: Double Wahala For Oritsefemi

“He ran away with my client’s tour fees,” says Show promoter



The brewing controversy surrounding the Europe tour of pop artiste, Orisefemi. is growing into uncontrollable proportions with the main actors throwing the punches of accusations at each other.

Imo State Senate: Don’t Lower The Stake

RE: Abia PDP Appeal Panel disqualifies Orji’s son, Others

Our attention has been drawn to the malicious and false publication by THISDAY online of November 26, 2014, to the effect of Abia PDP Appeal Panel disqualifying Orji’s Son wherein it asserted partly that: “The alleged scheming by Governor Theodore Orji to foist his son, Chinedu, as a member, and possibly Speaker, of Abia State House of Assembly in 2015 on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) may have hit the rocks following the disqualification of the aspirant (Chinedu) by the party’s assembly screening appeal panel.

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Organizers of Social Media Merit Award plans big

Designed to recognize outstanding individuals and corporate bodies that have shown activeness through the use of the social media network to inform, educate and entertain the general public, Social Media Merit Awards has been berthed.

2015: PDP disqualifies Abia Gov’s son over alleged membership of secret cult

The alleged scheming by Governor Theodore Orji to foist his son, Chinedu, as a member, and possibly Speaker, of Abia State House of Assembly in 2015 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may have hit the rocks following the disqualification of the aspirant (Chinedu) by the party’s assembly screening appeal panel.

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Bambitious: First Ever Movie to be Premiered In Enugu


...Sele Bobo, Pete Edochie, Mr. Ibu others set to grace event


It is a known fact that Enugu State has over the years been the African film production hub when it comes to location, and has contributed to the overall development of the Nigerian motion picture industry.

Photos: Dabby Chimere Concludes Shoot of “Misplaced Desire”

After the successful release of two wave-making movies, Island Babes and 2nd Honeymoon, the producer, Dabby Chimere has just concluded the shoot of another romantic film, Misplaced Desire.

Prince Tonye Princewill Writes On His Disqualification at Rivers PDP Guber Screening


Unconfirmed reports have it that the South South screening committee has obeyed Wike's instruction and disqualified me from contesting for Governor of Rivers state under the platform of PDP.

Friday, 21 November 2014

Mr Ibu, Zack Orji canvass viewership for Bambitious premiere

Nollywood actors, John Okafor (Mr. Ibu) and Zack Orji have lend their voices to the ongoing hype of the much anticipated cinema movie, Bambitious, which will be premiered on November 29, at Genesis Deluxe Cinema (Polo Mall), Enugu.

Wednesday, 19 November 2014

Jim Iyke Needs Another Deliverance From 7 Evil Spirits—Emma Ehumade




In March 2014, an actor, Emma Ehumadu aka Totolos was involved in a ghastly auto accident while on a movie set in Asaba, Delta State.

Kate Henshaw Insearch Of Funds For Campaign


Top Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has made a move to get fund to further make her political ambition a reality. Her latest move is to solicit for fund from friends, fans and well-wishers to bankroll her political campaign.

Asoluka lauds Jonathan over declaration of presidential bid

A Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) frontline senatorial aspirant for Imo East(Owerri) senatorial district, Dr Chris Asoluka has congratulated President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on his successful formal declaration to seek re-election in next year's presidential poll.

Friday, 14 November 2014

Illbliss' Wish For The Music Industry

Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, popularly known by his stage name Illbliss, has hipped praises on the vast growth experienced in the Nigerian rap industry recently.

Timaya Is The Father I Couldn't Have, Says Patoranking

As the name implies, ‘entertainment’ the Nigerian industry keeps seeing a tremendous development as celebrities tries to settle their differences as the day goes by.

Miss Kedike, Chidinma's Shocking Self Secret

Wave making petite singer, Chidinma has revealed a touching secret of herself to her fans. The talented singer said if not for God, she would probably have not been who she is today.

Why Nigerians didn't elect me as President, Dele Momodu explains

Veteran journalist and Publisher of Ovation Magazine, also a former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu has explained why he did not win the 2011 presidential election after his serious minded campaign.

Wednesday, 12 November 2014

LMAO! Masquerade spotted drinking beer

Indeed, body no be firewood as we can see a Masquerade spotted enjoying his beer.

What could have led to this? You are asking? He is doing his thing jooor... Lol!

What if Senator Chris Anyanwu wins to slap up Imo developmentally?

This is for Ndaa Christy! Let's reason together by imagining a situation where she emerges finally to be PDP's guber flag-bearer. Will Imo come to an end? Will our dubious politicians go into extinction?

Jonathan’s supporters more than his opponents - Akpabio

Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State said the continuation of President Goodluck Jonathan in office in 2015 would ensure the delivery of more dividends of democracy to Nigerians.

Killers Of Nollywood Actor, Clem Onyeka, Paraded In Asaba

On October 4, the Nigerian entertainment industry was thrown into darkness when an actor, Clem Onyeka, father of three boys, was brutally killed by stray bullets. Clem died from a gunshot fired when some alleged armed robbers engaged the police in a gun battle over an attempt by the alleged criminals to rob a bullion van in Asaba, Delta State.

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Comedian, AY In Hilarious Comedy Skit On Malaria

In April 2014, Malaria No More through the Federal Ministry of Health, National Malaria Elimination Programme and its partners launched the national malaria awareness campaign; 'A Malaria-Free Nigeria: Play your part!' with the objective of reducing malaria deaths by 50% by 2015 in Nigeria.

Lost my womb in prostitution, but... -Rita speaks

The story you are about to read is a
true story.. Read to the end!

FORMER DIAMOND BANK MD, ALEX OTTI JOINS APGA

Former Managing Director of Diamond Bank Plc, Dr. Alex Otti, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA.

Ice Prince endorses #NoMoreBeef" Campaign?

Right on the social media, it is buzzing up with Ice Prince photo, alongside the hash tag,
#NoMoreBeef

Lol! Angry Nigerian reacts to Myles Munroe's death

Read below to see Chris Hector Ihim's reaction on the death of Myles Munroe who died in an air crash yesterday. Hahahahaha:

Finally! Linus Okorie Writes On Myles Munroe's Exit


In an emotional laden piece, written by the President of Guardians of the Nation International (GOTNI), Linus Okorie, captioned: "Great men pass away only in their bodies but their legacy lives on." He goes down memory lane to unveil his meeting with late Dr. Myles Munroe in Nigeria and other related experiences therein. 

Monday, 10 November 2014

Abuja agog as Abia First Lady Premiers movie

It was razzmatazz last weekend in Abuja when the Abia First Lady, Odochi Mercy Orji premiered her much anticipated movie, My Hidden Treasure in line with her first ever talent hunt exercise for secondary school students in the State.

Tony Anwukah and Uju Rochas show-off honeymoon photo

Few weeks after a fairy-tale wedding in the city of Owerri, two married lovers, Tony Anwukah and Uju Rochas, the daughter of the Imo state governor shows off their honeymoon photo.

I am re-contesting to save Imo from calamity - Ohakim

Scores of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, aspirants made last minute efforts to beat the party’s deadline for the submission of expression of interest and nomination forms yesterday.

Wedding Of The Year: Private Jets Pick Guests To The Wedding Of Two Benin Billionaires Children's Traditional Marriage

Yesterday November 8, should be Christained ' Celebrities Day of Matrimony', as different Nigerian prominent lovers tied the nuptials on same day but on different location and state.

BAMBITIOUS: Okey Oku plans big for movie premier

In the past, we've been hearing of Nollywood meets Hollywood kind of films, even when produced outside the shores of Nigeria.