Ex-councillor stabs teenager for refusing advances

A former councillor of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State, Onimole Babatunde, is currently being detained at the Area E Police Command, Festac, Lagos for allegedly stabbing an 18-year-old girl in the neck after she refused his advances at a night club.

On October 26, Mariam Abubakar (pictured above) went to Pearl Habour Night Club in Rochester Garden Hotel, Festac to “catch weekend fun.” Her friend, who pleaded anonymity, said they only went there “to hang out” when Babatunde, who was obviously drunk, started to make advances to Abubakar.

Two months till doomsday? Mayan Apocalypse set for Dec. 21

If you believe in that sort of thing, humanity can expect a mere two months left of existence before the Mayan apocalypse hits Dec. 21.

Today (Oct. 21) starts the two-month countdown toward doomsday, according to an interpretation of the Mayan Calendar that has taken hold in some New Age and spiritualist communities online.

Two ancient texts confirm the end date of the Mayan Long Count calendar on the winter solstice of this year, which is Dec. 21, 2012. That day is the last day of the 13th bak'tun, or 144,000-day cycle, of the calendar. Ancient Maya would have seen the end of the 13th bak'tun as the end of a full cycle of creation.

Mikel Obi explains why he started a record label

'Apart from football, music is another thing I had passion for while I was growing up in Jos. I have so much emotional attachment to music. It lifts my soul and makes me happy. The arrival of MMM Records (Matured Money Minds) has gone a long way to show the deep love I have for music. I want to contribute my little quota to the growth of the music industry in Nigeria. I'm a good song writer and singer. If I wasn't a footballer, I would have done well as a singer or a disc jockey (DJ)' - Mikel Obi

Tai Solarin's widow, Sheila Solarin, passes on

Madam Sheila Solarin (Nee Tuer), the wife of Dr Tai Solarin, the educator and author who established the famous Mayflower School, Ikenne, Ogun State, has died. British born Sheila Mary, who was a co-founder of the Mayflower School, died today October 21st 2012 at Babcock University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu. She was 88 years old. Tai Solarin died in 1994 at the age of 71. May her soul rest in peace...amen.

Bishop David Oyedepo accused of exploiting British worshippers

This is a story published by UK Daily Mail this morning. They are accusing Bishop Oyedepo's Winners Chapel of exploiting their worshipers and receiving over £16 million in donations from them. See it below...

 A church run by a controversial multi-millionaire African preacher has been accused of ‘cynical exploitation’ after its British branch received £16.7 million in donations from followers who were told that God would give them riches in return.

Ondo state governorship election: Mimiko wins by a landslide

After months of intense politicking and anxiety, the Ondo State governorship election ended yesterday with Governor Segun Mimiko  of the Labour Party emerging victorious. Read the full report HERE

The Gate Keeper's Fortune: Meet The Finalist

HARUNA NUHU ZIGWAYI: 27 Years old from Kaduna State and a graduate   of Architectural Science from the Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State. He is also a certified project manager and he’s presently working towards more self development courses.
  

OGBUEFI MICHAEL: 24 years old, from Anambra State, has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Physiology from the University of Port Harcourt. This young man believes that whatever won’t kill him will only make him stronger. His ambition is to become the first Ibo man to become the president of Nigeria.

Adele welomes baby boy

Adele has reportedly given birth to a baby boy. Reports claim the 24-year-old singer and partner Simon Konecki welcomed their child on Friday night, though there's no official statement from the couple. Congrats to them

Governor Rochas Okorocha punches Governor Obi’s aide over seat

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State on Saturday punched a protocol officer who refused to allow him sit on a chair reserved for the Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, at the 80th birthday celebration of former vice president, Chief Alex Ekwueme, in Enugu.

The incident occurred 20 minutes before most of the invited guests arrived.

Headies 2012: Full List of Winners

Best RnB Singer - May D - Soundtrack
Best Pop Single - Iyanya - Kukere
Best Rap Single - Angeli -Vector ft 9ice
Best RnB/Pop Album - P Square
Best Street Hop - Chuddy K
Best RnB Pop Album - P-Square
Best Rap Album - Ice Prince - E.L.I
Best Vocal Performance (Male) - Wande Coal - Private Trips
Best Vocal Performance (Female) - Tiwa Savage - Love Me Love Me Love Me
Best Collaboration - Sound Sultan ft Excel and Flavour - Orobo
Revelation of the Year - Wizkid
Recording of the Year - Brymo - Ara
Producer of the Year - TY Mix - Super C Season (Naeto C)
Lyricist on the Roll - Vector - Angeli
Next Rated - Davido
African Artist of the Year - Sarkodie (Ghana) Azonto
Artiste of the Year - Wizkid
Album of the Year - Psquare - The Invasion
Best Music Video (Director) - Jude Okoye - Chop My Money
Song of the Year - D'banj - Oliver Twist
Headies Hall of Fame - Femi Kuti 

Yinka Ayefele cries out over plan to demolish his Nmillion house

The Oyo state government is planning to demolish the multi million naira music house - The Yinka Ayefele Music House, belonging to Tungba music creator, Yinka Ayefele, which is situated along Falana Rd in Ibadan . 

The state government said last week that the building is being considered for demolition because its on the right-of-way for the planned 8-lane road expansion in Ibadan. 

Reacting publicly for the first time since he got the news, Ayefele told Gbenga Shaba of Yes! Magazine that the planned demolition is a test of his faith.

"I know it's a test of my faith and it will soon pass. I observed the stipulated distance range for the building, but no one knew that the area would soon attract an 8-lane way, which will mean more lands have to give way for the expansion. I know I'm not the only one this will affect. there are hundreds of good people of Oyo state who derive their daily meals from different activities that are carried out in the building. I know the governor of Oyo state will now allow injustice to be carried out. I know he has a good heart and if the house is demolished, I hope I will be duely compensated.

Finesse Entertainment's Blaqshyne hits the airwaves with new dance - Opio

For the second week running, fast-rising record label Finesse Entertainment drops another hit-bound single with the release of the dance track Opio.  The fast-paced track is the work of Finesse signee Jibril Olawale Braimoh better known as BlaQShyne. The dance single premieres today October 15 and already social networks are abuzz about the highly anticipated single.

“The secret is ‘Opio!, the energetic singer boasts. He explains that the new dance track was inspired by a street football move called ‘Opio’ where a striker is able to score a goal by distracting the defender. “The Opio dance was inspired by football, BlaQShyne states,”With lyrics like ‘Give am the Opio, the Opio, the Opio…” BlaQShyne leaves the listener with a lot to imagine.

Flood: President Jonathan, Dr Alban's country homes submerged

The flood has so far displaced over 50, 000 people in some states in the north, middle belt and parts of Delta regions. Dr Alban's country home in Oguta, Imo State and President Jonathan's country home in Otuoke community, Bayelsa State have bowed to the flood. More than half of the communities in these areas have been swallowed by flood.

Victims of this flood have been subjected to incredible hardship that most of us who live in states not affected will never begin to understand. Many deaths have been recorded. There have been rape cases, suicides and people missing.

This flood is not particularly a natural disaster, it's more like man made. The flood started early September when Cameroun released water from it's Lagdo dam - the dam supplies electricity to the northern part of Cameroun. Unfortunately water released from the dam is naturally unable to find its path within Cameroun to the Atlantic ocean, so it flows directly into River Benue, and because River Benue is steep, all the states around it is flooded by the water from the dam. Damn!

Former Super Eagles Goal Keeper, Peter Rufai Slumps, Hospitalised

Former Super Eagles goal keeper and captain, Peter Rufai, yesterday night suddenly slumped inside his office.

The football Icon, 49, was rushed to Toki Hospital off Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere where doctors are doing everything they can to stabilize him. His younger brother Bruce Rufai said he's yet to come around and doctors don't know yet why he slumped.

Bruce told sports journalist, Kayode Tijani, that Peter has been taking the death of their 78 year old mother badly since her passing some days ago. Please say a prayer for Peter Rufai

Police declares Coxson Lelebori Lucky wanted for Aluu killings

Coxson Lelebori Lucky, aka Bright, has been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police for the brutal murder of Ugunna Obuzor, 18, 200 Level Geology; Lloyd Toku, 19, 200 Level Civil Engineering; Tekena Elkanah, 20, a Diploma Technical student and Chiadaka Odinga, 20, 200 Level Theatre Arts.

Coxson was owing one of the Aluu 4 money and instead of paying up when they came to collect, he raised a false alarm calling them thieves. That alarm led to their horrific murder.

Meanwhile 21 people have so far been arrested and the IG of police has ordered an inquest into the alleged involvement of police men and have promised to bring to book any officer found involved in the killing.

Even the most sadistic fiction writer would not have thought of an ending like this. Still can't believe this happened.

'I have not been on a date in two years' - Rihanna tells Vogue

Rihanna to Vogue Magazine (This was probably before getting back with Chris Brown )

I have not been on a date in forever. Like two years. Haven’t gone to the movies, to dinner. Zero. I would love to go on a date! You don’t think that? I’m a woman. A young woman, vibrant, and I love to have fun. And I have too many vaginas around me at this point. Seriously, all I want is a guy to take me out and make me laugh for a good hour and take my ass back home. He doesn’t even have to come up. All I want is a conversation for an hour. I’m waiting for the man who’s ballsy enough to deal with me. I’m going to wait, though. You always find the wrong sh-t when you go looking.

About her relationship with Chris Brown - see her answer after the cut...

D'banj wins Best African Act at 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards

D'banj has been picked as the Best Act to represent Africa as a Worldwide Act nominee at the 2012 MTV EMA, billed to take place in Frankfurt on November 11th, 2012. MTV EMA revealed his nomination today on their website...

Music fans all over the world have spoken! You voted around the clock... you told everyone you know to support your favourite artist… and now you've chosen a local EMA winner! It's… D'Banj!

D'banj will represent Africa in the Africa-India-Middle East category for the 2012 Worldwide Act EMA!.

Aluu 4 were NOT armed robbers, they were set up - IG of Police

The Inspector General of police, Mohammed Abubakar, said today that the four UNIPORT students lynched by a mob in Aluu on 5th October, were not armed robbers.

In a statement released by the IGP today, he said investigations conducted by the police so far revealed that Tekena, Llyod, Ugonna and Chiadika had gone to Aluu that morning to demand for money allegedly owed to them by a guy named Coxson Lelebori Lucky, also known ‘Bright’, and it was Bright who raised a false alarm that they were armed robbers. And you all know what happened next..they were all brutally killed. 

The IGP also said in the statement that Coxson/Bright has disappeared, but promised to track him down. The statement mentioned 4 suspects as being directly involved in the killing. They are: Chigozie Samuel Evans, Felemo Solomon, Cynthia Chinwo, and Ozioma Abajuo. They said the Aluu community chief, Alhaji Hassan Welewa was the one who incited the mob to unleash terror on the young boys.

May their beautiful souls rest in peace. Still can't believe this happened.

Monalisa Chinda acquires 2012 Honda Crosstour

The actress recently acquired the 2012 Honda Crosstour said to be worth over N6m.

Muna Meets Usher at Ludacris Video Shoot in Atlanta

The ex-beauty queen and rapper was in Atlanta recently on the set of Ludacris' video for the song, Rest of my Life featuring singer, Usher. Muna says she was invited to the video shoot to "watch and learn as part of my music business education and for my career."

Muna was in Atlanta for a over a month and currently in London still recording songs for her long awaited first album The Goddess, The Hustler, taking a little time out for a BBC Radio interview with DJ Edu on the 1Xtra Show. Meanwhile, check the new hair colour. Fierce!