PICTURES..EXCITEMENT AS RELEASED CHIBOK GIRLS REUNITE WITH FAMILIES

"THE GRUDGE" FEATURING RMD ,ODUN ADEKOLA ,OTHERS TO PREMIERE IN LAGOS

The premiere of a new movie THE GRUDGE will hold  on October 23 2016 at Radisson Blu,Lagos.
It will be released to the Cinemas on October 28th 2016.The movie was produced by Funmi Holder under her company EROPRESTON CREATIVE VENTURES (www.eropreston.com)

FINAL LIST OF WINNERS AT ABUJA INTL FILM FESTIVAL RELEASED

The 13^th Abuja International Film Festival took place from 4^th to 7^th of October 2016 at the Silverbird cinemas Abuja. The festival witnessed the screening of 65 films from 37 countries from the over seven hundred entries received from 57 countries.  The Film market witnessed the attendance of 30 exhibitors who came to exhibit their product and services during the 4 day event.  

PICTURES:IGBOBI COLLEGE HSC CLASS OF '86 CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Igbobi College HSC Class of '86 at their 30th Anniversary yesterday in Lagos .Some of those in attendance were Dayo Adebayo, Bayo Rotimi,  Tokunbo,Femi Bankole, Charles Kuye,Kayode Jackson, Tolu Ojitiku,Dotun Oladogba,Toun Odejimi,Titi, Bunmi Ibikunle,Ayo Abina,Kenneth Obi,Kunle Osineye, Agnes Irabor, Nkechi, Yinka, Soji Adesanya,Mbim Inyang, Dupe Okhuakre,Chris Kehinde Nwandu, Lara, Abiola ,Kehinde Diya,Bimbo Lipede and so many others too numerous to mention.Some members of the set  in the UK and USA were also in attendance ..

ANOTHER ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY (KOGA CEO) DIES IN CAR CRASH

ANOTHER DEATH SO PAINFUL. Christopher Jeyibo CEO of KOGA Studios and Entertainment died in the early hours of this morning as his Jeep ran into an abandoned truck in Lagos.

BUHARI,GOODLUCK JONATHAN ,BOBOYE OYEYEMI ,OTHERS WIN LEADERSHIP AWARD

POPULAR YORUBA ACTOR BABA SUWE IS DYING

Popular Yoruba actor,Baba Suwe is dying and this is for real,its not a comedy scene from a play.This was disclosed by another popular actor Yomi Fabiyi who recently visited the talented actor in his house.According to him,Baba Suwe's ailment is as a result of an alleged instrument inserted into his anus by men of the NDLEA after his arrest over an alleged drug trafficking some months back

This was his post.

NOLLYWOOD STARS,TOP ENTERTAINERS GRACE BOWLER HATS BASH IN LAGOS

It was indeed, the gathering of some of the biggest names in Nollywood, music and comedy sectors respectively, at the second edition of the annual Bowler Hats Bash (BHB).The memorable and fun-filled evening of comedy, music, dance and more, held elaborately on Independence Day, October 1, at the prestigious Coliseum Events Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, amid ovation and applause.

TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION AND MINISTRY OF CULTURE SIGN MOU TO STRENGTHEN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

At the historic National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Wednesday signed an MOU with the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture for the development of Nigeria’s creative industries. The Honourable Minister Alhaji Lai Mohammed and Tony O. Elumelu, CON signed for their respective organizations.

NOLLYWOOD DIVA,JOKE SILVA MARKS BIRTHDAY

Today is the birthday of Nollywood diva and one of the most celebrated actress in Africa,Joke Silva Jacobs.The actress who is married to another successful actor Olu Jacobs has starred in several movies,stage plays etc.She is also a TV Presenter,a former newscaster on Television and philanthropist

NIGERIAN DOCTOR SUSPENDED FOR MAKING SEXUAL COMMENTS WHILE EXAMINING FEMALE PATIENTS ORGANS IN CANADA

A Canadian medical tribunal has found Nigerian doctor, Adekunle Williams Owolabi guilty of all four professional misconduct complaints lodged against him and ordered that his license to practice be suspended for six months. The tribunal heard of how Owolabi made sexual comments to some of his female patients who came to him for medical examination.

TOMPOLO FATHER'S BURIAL RITES BEGIN IN DELTA STATE

The funeral of late Chief Thomas Osen Ekpemupolo, the Tunteriwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, father of Tompolo has commenced on Friday 23rd of September 2016. At 8.00am, the body was taken from Vennell Hospital Mortuary via Miller Waterside to Kurutie town, Gbaramatu Kingdom, in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State and at 6. 00Pm there will be a Social wake keep till down.

POPULAR NOLLYWOOD STAR SETS FOR HIS 3RD MARRIAGE

The great veteran  Nigerian actor is set for third marriage. Two years after the marriage of Ibrahim Chatta to the daughter of the former governor of Kwara state Shaaba Lafiaji, Salamatu packed up, the popular Yoruba actor is getting set to marry for a third time. 

SON OF CHINESE BILLIONAIRE WHO FLIES HIS DOG IN PRIVATE JETS BUYS 8 EXPENSIVE 1PHONES FOR DOG

The son of a Chines billionaire has bought eight brand new expensive iphones for his dog.The pet dog has apparently been given eight iPhone 7 handsets by his doted owner, the only son of China's richest man Wang Jianlin, worth £23 billion, according to reports.Pictures have emerged on China's social media showing the lucky canine posing next to a stack of eight boxes believed to contain a £800 phone in each.

WHY I NO LONGER ACT YORUBA MOVIES..FUNKE AKINDELE

Funke Akindele, Nollywood actress and producer, has attributed her recent inactivity in the Yoruba movie industry to piracy.While being interviewed on Africa Magic show, Gbajumo, which aired on Sunday, the actress stressed that in spite of the challenges, she can never forget her roots in the Yoruba sector of the Nigerian movie industry.

MICHELLE OBAMA HOSTS AISHA BUHARI IN NEW YORK

For sometime now,the general impression being created in some quarters was that wife of the President ,Aisha Buhari was barred from entering the United States of America due to her alleged involvement in the Halliburton’s case.

PICTURES:CRAZY THINGS WOMEN NOW DO WHILE PREGNANT

It has become the in-thing for ladies to publicly show off their pregnancies ..The idea which started in the western world has finally reached the shores of Nigeria with several women especially celebrities taking to social media to exhibit their protruding stomach as seen here.

MONALISA CHINDA ,NEW HUSBAND FINALLY WEDS IN GREECE

After rumours of her supposed wedding making the rounds on social media,  star actress and TV host , Monalisa Chinda has finally wedded her heartthrob Victor Coker in Greece on the 1st of September.The actress shared some of the photos from the event with another colleague and actress, Chinyere Wilfred looking dashing.

POPULAR GOSPEL SINGER PAUL PRAISE DOWN WITH DOUBLE KIDNEY FAILURE (SEEKS N9M)

Popular gospel singer Paul Praise is down with renal failure.The Double Double singer needs the sum of nine million naira for a kidney transplant. An account has been opened to raise the needed sum with the name Egberamen Paul Praise, account No 2009737820.

PHOTO OF FUNKE AKINDELE AND HER NEW HUSBAND RELEASED

Star actress,  Funke Akindele walked down the aisle on Tuesday, 23, August, 2016 with her beau, Abdulrasheed Bello in London, United Kingdom at a quiet wedding witnessed by immediate family members, the best man, maid of honour,  and friends with strong ties.

IS QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 ACTUALLY DEAD AS REPORTED?

Queen Elizabeth is dead. The reigning monarch just celebrated her 90th birthday a few months ago, but old age and fraility led her to peaceful passing. The question is, who will sit on the throne now? As the palace scrambles to prepare the Queen’s wake and prepare Britain for mourning, it has to be decided soon who will be ruling next.Does the news sound so incredulous? This is because it is. It seems like royals are not immune to death hoaxes these days.

MUGABE ORDERS DETENTION OF ZIMBABWEAN OLYMPICS TEAM FOR NOT WINNING MEDALS IN RIO

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe instructed the Commissioner General of Zimbabwe Police Republic, Augustine Chihuri to arrest and detain the whole Zimbabwean Olympic Team members immediately they arrived the Harare International Airport on Tuesday, August 23.Zimbabwe which is one of the countries in the Olympics without a medal presented a team of 31 athletes. The closest any of the athletes came to win a contest was at the 8th position.

CNN African Voices Shifts Focus To Music Makers

The focus on this weekend’s edition of Globacom-sponsored African Voices on CNN International will move to ‘Music Makers’ on the continent. Last week had seen Africa’s “Strong Women” such as South Africa’s first African female pilot, Asnath Mahapa, Uganda’s media personality, Flavia Tumusiime, and Ghana’s social media curator, Nicole Amarteifio taking the centre stage on the programme.

CANCER PATIENT MAYOWA AHMED DIES DESPITE OVER N100M RAISED FOR HER TREATMENT

Despite all the huge amount raised for her treatment ,cancer patient , Mayowa Ahmed have announced the death of their sister who had been flown to South Africa for treatment.A family member, Asiwaju Foye, in a series of tweets around 1.23 pm on Sunday afternoon said Mayowa passed away in the early hours of Sunday.

US BASED NIGERIAN LADY NAMES DOG AFTER LAI MOHAMMED

With the tension generated over the naming of a dog ‘Buhari’ by an Igbo Trader yet to settle, another Igbo woman has named her dog after the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.
Ada Ogbonna, a Nigerian based in the United States, said she decided to name her dog ‘Lai Mohammed’ because she admired the minister.

DONALD TRUMP'S NAKED PORTRAIT GOES ON DISPLAY IN NEW YORK

 

An artists’ collective took credit for exposing Donald Trump to unflattering scrutiny, saying it was responsible for a life-sized nude statue of the Republican presidential candidate that turned up in a New York City park.

JULIUS AGWU TO HOLD 11TH EDITION OF CRACK YA RIBS IN LONDON AUGUST 28TH

Popular Nigerian comedian, Julius Agwu will be hosting the eleventh edition of his annual Crack Ya Ribs comedy show in London on August 28, the third edition in Aberdeen on August 21 and the very first edition in Dublin on Saturday August 13th.The Dublin show will take place at Carlton Hotel in Tyrrelstown, Aberdeen at the Exhibition Centre, Exhibition Avenue, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen Ab23 8DL and London at the Lighthouse Hall, 254-270 Camberwell Road SE5 ODP London.

DETAILS ON HOW MEDICAL DOCTOR WAS STRANGULATED IN ILORIN

More facts has come out on how a medical doctor , Dr Abdulkareem Tunde Abdulrahman, who was declared missing died.The medical officer was allegedly clubbed to death in his father’s residence in Ilorin.The victim, it was learnt at the weekend, was killed around 1am on July 24, the exact day he was declared missing.

FOUR WOMEN ATTACKS MOVIE PRODUCER OVER NEW MOVIE

Actress turned producer Chioma Okoye was attacked at her home on Saturday, August 13, by four ladies led by a woman who alleged the movie producer made a movie out of her life. 

The women allegedly threatened Chioma's life and promised to be back if she did not take down contents from her popular drama series "Lagos Men" currently making waves on her recently launched online platform.

TODAY IS EMIR OF KANO 19 YEAR OLD WIFE BIRTHDAY

Sa'adatu Lamido, third wife of Emir of Kano- Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is a year older today. Family friends took to Instagram to wish her a happy birthday.The daughter of the late Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindodo-Mustadafa, got married to the 55 year old monarch in a secret ceremony held in Yola last year, at the age of 18.Many people criticized the 55-year-old monarch’s choice of new bride at the time.

REAL REASONS WHY MS MAYOWA AHMED MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO DIE

Mayowa in 2016

I have read so many things being written about a certain Ms Mayowa Ahmed and how some people allegedly tried to use her situation to dupe some people.

BETWEEN OPRAH WINFREY,BILL GATES,LIONEL MESSI ,MIKE ADENUGA AND OTHERS (DON'T GIVE UP)

I was raped at the age of 9 yet am one of the most influential women in the world" - *Oprah Winfrey!*

"I didn't even complete my university education but became the world richest man" - *Bill Gates!*

"I was sexually, mentally, emotionally and verbally abused by my father as far back as I can remember until I left home at the age of eighteen yet I am one of the most influential preachers in d world" - *Joyce Meyer!*

PASTOR AYO ORITSEJAFOR GOES ON STREET PARADE IN EXOTIC CARS IN WARRI (SEE PICTURES)

Immediate past President of Christian Association of Nigeria,Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor yesterday went on a parade in his hometown of Warri to celebrate his stepping down as the head of the Association .Pastor Ayo is seen here on the street with his exotic cars as he acknowledge cheers from the people.More pictures after the break.

NEW NUDE PICTURES OF MRS DONALD TRUMP RELEASED BY NEW YORK NEWSPAPER (SEE PICTURES)

A key adviser to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says there's no problem with the New York Post's publication of a nude photograph of Melania Trump on its Sunday cover.

 

NIGERIAN ACTOR MARRIES GAY HUSBAND IN UK (SEE PICTURES)

This is trying times indeed.A Former Nollywood actor, Kayode Ogunyemi who has acted in several movies but came into prominence with his role in the popular tv series, Doctors Quarters, has married a fellow man.

MOSLEMS OPPOSITION STOPS BUHARI FROM PROPOSED MULTI BILLION NAIRA FILM VILLAGE IN KANO

The Federal Government has shelved plans to build a world-class and ulta-modern film village in Kano following criticisms made by Muslim clerics who say it will promote immorality.Some Muslim social media users also opposed the move using the hashtags #FilmVillage or #ImmoralityVillage #WeSayNoToFilmVillageInKano, for same 'immorality' reason.

PETER OKOYE TO PSQUARE FANS "THE FIGHT IS OVER ..WE ARE BACK TOGETHER"

Nigerian pop singer, Peter Okoye has apologized to fans for his counter-productive behaviour that has led to the temporary split of the group P-square.Peter Okoye in an Instagram video posted today (July 25, 2016) apologized to fans for the way he has behaving for the last few months and announced that the successful pop group Psquare is back.

MYKE IKOKU'S SON GRADUATES FROM UK UNIVERSITY

Nigeria business mogul and Chairman of All Seasons Hotel ,Evang Mike Ikoku is a happy man. Another son of his has graduated from a UK University and he expressed his gratitude with this message.

VETERAN BROADCASTER AMBROSE SOMIDE RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN USA (SEE PICTURES)

Veteran broadcaster,Ambrose Olutayo Somide was yesterday in Atlanta Georgia honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Performing Arts (Broadcasting), Culture and Tourism Development in Nigeria,Africa by African Culture and Image Awards held at the Scadshow Arts Theatre, Atlanta GA. 

PICTURES FROM THE WEDDING CEREMONY OF CHIEF WOLE OLANIPEKUN'S (SAN) DAUGHTER IN LAGOS

These are pictures at the wedding reception of Demola Adesina and Temitope Olanipekun, daughter of Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), at the Landmark Center, Lekki, Lagos State, over the weekend.

TRUE LIFE EPIC MOVIE "ENTRUST" RELEASED

From the director of Save Me comes another mid blowing short titled Entrust.Entrust is based on a true life story of a young girl, who suffered rape, abuse, molestation, assault and child Labour in the hands of her guardians who had promised her a better life.Directed by Stanley Aguzie

I HAVE NO REGRET KILLING MY SISTER (SEE BEAUTIFUL SISTER)

 

The brother of a murdered Pakistani celebrity said Sunday he is “not embarrassed” to have killed her, as Qandeel Baloch’s death reignited polarising calls for action against the “epidemic” of honour killings.The strangling of Baloch, judged by many in deeply conservative Muslim Pakistan as infamous for selfies and videos that by Western standards would appear tame, has prompted shock and revulsion.

ANOTHER SET OF 3 POLICE OFFICERS KILLED AT BATON ROUGE,USA..4 WOUNDED

A man with a gun opened fire on police officers in Baton Rouge on Sunday, injuring at least seven — including three who are feared dead, an official said.Police received a call of “suspicious person walking down Airline Highway with an assault rifle,” a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN. When police arrived, the man opened fire.The remaining officers are hospitalized in critical condition, the source said.

PICTURES:PRESIDENT BUHARI'S DAUGHTER GRADUATES FROM LAW SCHOOL (SEE OTHER PICTURES OF CHILDREN)

President Buhari's daughter Halimat Buhari was yesterday called into the Nigerian bar.This comes few days after his two other children graduated from a University in United Kingdom.

I WEAR BUM SHORTS BECAUSE I DON'T WANT ANY SMALL GIRL TO SNATCH MY HUSBAND..MERCY AIGBE

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe in a recent interview reveals she wears bum shorts even though she’s married.Mercy was a guest on Afrobeat Live when fellow actress, Adunni Ade asked if she wears bum shorts at home.

I WILL NOT MARRY A MAN BECUASE OF HIS WEALTH..RITA DOMINIC

41-year old actress, Rita Dominic has said she won’t be willing to date a man because of his wealth or heritage, but will only date him if she is attracted to him.The beautiful actress revealed this while speaking with Hollywood London Magazine about her kind of man. In her words;

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR LEO MEZIE SUFFERING FROM KIDNEY FAILURE..NEEDS N10M FOR IMMEDIATE TRANSPLANT

Report reaching CKN News has it that popular Nollywood actor Leo Mezie is suffering from kidney failure.

According to a close source to the handsome actor who spoke with CKN News last night,the sickness has reached an advance stage and if nothing is done within the next few weeks to assist the actor,the outcome may be fatal.

PRESIDENT BUHARI'S CHILDREN GRADUATE FROM UK UNIVERSITY

Yusuf Buhari and Zahra Buhari, children of President Muhammadu Buhari graduated from university today.Their proud mother Aisha Buhari was there to celebrate with them.They graduated from the University of Surrey, Guildford, England.

NOLLYWOOD ACTOR EMEKA IKE ASKS COURT NOT TO DISSOLVE HIS 16 YEAR MARRIAGE

A popular Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike has informed a Lagos Island Customary Court that he had filed an application before a High Court restraining the lower court from hearing the divorce suit filed by his estranged wife, Emma.Emma had sometime in 2015 approached the court to dissolve the 16 years union between her and the Nollywood actor on grounds of incessant battery.

PSQUARE CRISIS:PETER OKOYE DISOWNS BROTHER PAUL AGAIN OVER CONGO CONCERT

Peter Okoye has come forward to issue a disclaimer about a concert he was allegedly supposed to be a part of in Congo. The concert was a PSquare concert and according to reports Peter Okoye was unable to attend because of health issue.Peter Okoye has however come forward to say that he was never aware of the concert and that he has been misrepresented by his twin brother and former manager. According to him, he is 101% healthy and plans to seek legal representation over this matter.

See what he wrote below.