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Yoruba actress Yemisi Elebolo two of her triplets died

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Actress, Yemisi Adebowale Actress, Yemisi Adebowale, popularly known as Yemisi Elebolo recently gave birth to triplets (all boys) at Queens hospital in Romford, UK, but lost two of the boys. 

Uche Jombo's ex Ikechukwu Uche now dating Ruth Okoro?

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Ruth Okoro is Ini Edo's husband's ex-wife. And according to Stella Dimoko of Encomium mag, star footballer, Ikechukwu Uche and Ruth are dating.  From her page in Encomium... Nice movie script you say? Unfortunately, what you are about to read is not a movie script. The picture was taken in America (There's a pic of them in the mag) when the footballer paid the new love of his life a visit. Even when Ikechukwu and Uche Jombo were dating and supposedly engaged to be married, the footballer was already having a smoky affair with Ruth. There's a particular movie producer in Nollywood who is friends with Ikechukwu and his footballer brother and he supplies them girls anytime they are in the country for holidays or national assignment.

Drogba's mother dishes up for Ivory Coast fans

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Clotilde Drogba hopes to be in the stadium to watch her son the semi-final While Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba is on the football pitch, his mother is cooking for Africa Cup of Nations fans. Clotilde Drogba's makeshift kitchen is at a dusty stadium on the outskirts of the Equatorial Guinea capital of Malabo, the Associated Press reports. She serves up chicken and fish dishes, with rice, plantains and spicy sauces fans, while her Chelsea star son eats at the hotel with the other players. Mrs Drogba also prepared food for fans at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Drogba is one of the most famous people in Ivory Coast - last year he was named on the country's Truth Reconciliation and Dialogue Commission set up to ease the wounds after a bitter election dispute and years of division. A group of about 60 fans has travelled to Equatorial Guinea, where the Ivory Coast team - the Elephants - are playing their opening matches - and every day they sit down to a plateful of

IGP’s wife, Maryam dies at 47...Buried in Kano amid tears

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 Jonathan, Mark, Tinubu, others pay tributes  From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The wife of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar is dead. Hajia Maryam Dikko Abubakar died yesterday in her family home on Gwandu Albasa Quarters, Kano. Her shocking death came a few days after her husband assumed office as the IGP. Although the exact cause of her death was not known immediately, it was gathered however, that the 47-year old Hajia died during a brief illness.  She was buried according to Islamic rites yesterday at the Taurani Cemetery in the state capital, amid tears from her relations and sympathizers. Members of her immediate family were shocked by her death, given that she was convalescing from sickness when her death occurred.  “We are surprised at her death as there was no sign that she was in such a bad shape. Though she has earlier shown signs of falling health and was placed on medication, she died immediately after returning from hospital,” a family-membe

How Kudirat Abiola was killed

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 By SEYE OJO On Tuesday, June 4, 1996, Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, the articulate wife of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, was shot dead by gunmen at the time her husband was in detention.  Mr. Mubashiru Abiola, a brother to MKO Abiola, announced the death to reporters at the family house in Ikeja, Lagos in the afternoon of the same day she was shot. According to him, “I can confirm now that Mrs. Kudirat Abiola was killed from the gun attack this morning. She will be buried according to Islamic rites tomorrow at 4:00p.m.”  The grief that trailed the announcement of the 44-year-old businesswoman could literally be cut with a knife. Before her death, she had been in the forefront of campaign for the release of her husband and to install him as president with a view to restoring democracy in the country.  Prior to this time, MKO Abiola was detained by former Head of State, the late General Sani Abacha military regime for proclaiming h

Kome New Song "Don’t Leave" Ft Frank Dnero

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What can you say, good song by kome ugbehe  titled “Don’t Leave" ft Frank Dnero produced by Feezyks Click, play and enjoy…

Lynxxx ft Enze – Ice Cream Factory Video

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Here’s the video for “Ice Cream Factory” by Lynxxx and Enze off the album “This Is Lynxxx” Directed by Syndik8 Films/Tom Robson Pictures Available on  notjustok

B.O.U.Q.U.I New Single ft. Henri Soul – Sokutuyoyo

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Blessing your Monday morning with a sweet tune from female rapper and gospel artist B.O.U.Q.U.I. This one is her new single called Sokutuyoyo featuring Henri Soul. The video of this track will also be released shortly. So the music industry is getting super saturated, an unexpected turn in A country whEre musicians were once rated as hoodlums. Talents have come and gone,one hit wonders, 2 hit wonders evEn no hit wonders,Small wonder its a really congested industry. However some talents have weathered thE storm and managed Ï„o remained consistent, regardless of pressure Ï„o conform. B.O.U.Q.U.I is one of such persistent artists that are truly gifted and have stuck Ï„o thEir guns thru thick and thin. Fresh from the world tour of 15 states in the USA 32 cities in UK and Europe And 5 states in Canada. She didn’t comE home Empty handed, she Came with yet another hit that thE talented SamKlef quickly gave life too. The song is titled SOKUTUYOYO and it features talented upcoming artist H

Lord of Ajasa New Video - Anywhere I Dey Go

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Ajasa comes through with the video for “Anywhere I Dey Go”, a joint we posted late last year. He remains the pioneer of Yoruba rap. Directed by Ayoola “Awizzle” Opere. Produced by ID Cabasa.

Rihanna to head Sky Living TV talent show for designers

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Rihanna is set to appear in a new fashion TV series which will search Britain for "the next generation of designer talent". The singer will also executive produce the programme, which will air on Sky Living this summer. Rihanna said: "I've always had a great love of fashion. It's a constant source of inspiration in my life." Sky said the programme would "recognise the increasing influence popstars have on mainstream trends". "With her world-class reputation and passion for style, Rihanna is perfectly placed to find an aspiring designer worthy of the chance to break into the hugely competitive world of fashion," they added in a statement. Throughout the series, the contestants will face challenges to create outfits for musicians and celebrities. One of the tasks will be to help design an outfit for Rihanna to wear during her performance at this summer's Wireless festival in London. 'Outside the box' Rihanna w

Etta James: Stars attend funeral of Blues legend

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The singer's anguished blues vocals made her stand out, even as a child Etta James: Stars attend funeral of Blues legend Stars perform and family and friends say goodbye at the funeral Hundreds of mourners gathered in Los Angeles for the funeral of US rhythm and blues star Etta James, who died earlier this month at the age of 73. Civil rights activist Rev Al Sharpton gave a rousing speech about her rise from poverty and drug addiction to make music that crossed racial divides. He read a statement from US President Barack Obama, who praised her part in "our nation's musical heritage". Stars Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera performed some of her hits. Etta James died on 20 January after battling leukaemia. Trailblazer In his eulogy, Rev Sharpton described Etta James as a "bridge of American culture that changed the culture of the world". "Etta James helped break down the culture curtain of America before the Civil Rights Act of 1964,&q

David Tennant wins BBC audio drama award for Kafka role

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The musical production of Kafka was broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Former Doctor Who star David Tennant has been named best actor at the inaugural BBC Audio Drama Awards. The awards, which were also hosted by Tennant, aim "to celebrate and recognise the cultural importance of audio drama, on air and online". Tennant won for his role as Kafka in Kafka: The Musical. Rosie Cavaliero was named best actress as Ruthie, in Lost Property: A Telegram from the Queen. Lost Property: The Year My Mother Went Missing won best audio drama. It is the second in a trilogy of radio plays from acclaimed writer Katie Hims. The trilogy began with The Wrong Label, spanned 60 years, and charted "one family's tragi-comic history of heartbreak and redemption". The series was directed by Jessica Dromgoole. Cavaliero narrated the first two plays, before taking on the role of Ruthie in the final part, A Telegram from the Queen. All three were originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4

Pembrokeshire College student dies after meningitis

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The student, who has not been named, is believed to have died between Thursday night and Friday morning Students at Haverfordwest-based Pembrokeshire College have been urged to be vigilant after a fellow student who had contracted meningitis died. The student, who has not been named, is believed to have died between Thursday night and Friday morning, says Public Health Wales (PHW). Health chiefs said the student's immediate family and close friends had received antibiotics. The student contracted the meningococcal serotype group B strain. PHW said that it had written to students at the college to keep them informed. The letter said students should be vigilant for any symptoms, but they were not thought to be at any risk. Receive medication Dr Mac Walapu, consultant in communicable disease control for PHW, said: "We have been made aware of the death of a teenager from Pembrokeshire. MENINGITIS SYMPTOMS  Severe headache  Fever  Vomiting  Stiff neck  Aversion to light

Right-to-die man wins first step in legal battle

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Martin wants assurances that his doctors and  lawyers won't be prosecuted for helping him A man who was virtually paralysed by a stroke has won the first step in his legal bid to pursue his right-to-die. Known only as Martin, he would require professionals to help as his wife has said she will not assist him. But current guidance suggests they may be prosecuted, where loved ones would not, and Martin's case is this discriminates against him. This High Court judgement means lawyers and doctors can discuss assisted dying with him, but only to prepare his case.

Tuface Idibia to perform at The Sun Awards

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Tu-Face (l) with MD, The Sun Publishing Ltd., Mr. Tony Onyima, at the signing of the MOU in Lagos last week By Tessy Igomu Innocent Ugah Idibia, a.k.a Tuface, the multiple award winning artiste and sultry singer, is the star artiste expected to thrill guests at this year’s The Sun Awards. The iconic singer was at The Sun corporate office last Friday to sign the contract to perform at the re-loaded awards, which usually attracts celebrities from different industries. The red carpet event will hold at the Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Receiving Tuface in his office, Mr. Tony Onyima, Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Publishing Limited commended the artiste for his global accomplishments and urged him to remain focused in his quest to put Nigeria on the global music map. “Signing on an A list artiste like Tuface is part of our efforts to make The Sun Awards a total entertainment brand,” Onyima said adding that in

Fresh battle in Kano - Boko Haram attack, burn police station

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Security agents fight back From DESMOND MGBOH, Kano with agency report  Gunmen attacked another police station yesterday in the flashpoint city of Kano, sparking a shootout with police and causing pandemonium, witnesses and police said. The shootout occurred in Zaria Road axis of the state. The attack followed the January 20 attacks by the Islamist group Boko Haram that killed 185 people in the city and after a string of recent threats of more violence from the group.  The bitter confrontation started at about 6.45pm at a police station in Naibawa area, after the sect members launched an attack.  The police station was on fire as at the time of filing this report. Soldiers were seen moving to the scene of the incident. Residents of the affected area have all run into quarters and homes to avoid being caught in the crossfire.  “A large number of gunmen stormed the area at prayer time and opened fire on the police station,” local resident Kabiru Maikatako told AFP. The police

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Access Bank sacks 1,500 Intercontinental employees, shuts branches

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As a result of the completion of the acquisition of Intercontinental Bank Plc by Access Bank Plc, the bank on Friday terminated the employment of about 1, 500 employees of Intercontinental Bank. Also, it was gathered that the bank shut down some branches of Intercontinental Bank nationwide. A visit by our correspondent to two of Intercontinental Bank’s branches in Ibafo Area and Ikeja confirmed the report. The branches were shut with only security personnel talking to customers. When asked why the bank did not open, one of the security personnel told our correspondent that the network was down and directed our correspondent to another Intercontinental branch. It was learnt that the sacked employees were served with their disengagement letters on Friday. When contacted, the Head, Corporate Affairs Department, Access Bank, Mr. Austin Edoja, confirmed that some branches had been shut down, but declined to give further comment, saying, “We will issue a release on that later.” O

Death in Church | 6-year-old girl dies during ‘deliverance’ | Prophet, woman arrested

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The late Victoria  ...6-year-old girl dies during ‘deliverance’ from witchcraft spirit  ...Prophet, woman arrested as members desert church  By CHRISTOPHER OJI Detectives at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, Lagos, are working hard to unravel the immediate and remote cause of the death of a 6-year-old girl, Victoria, in a church located in Lagos. The little girl was said to be hale and hearty when her mother, Mrs. Godstime Friday, took her and her four siblings to a church, El-Shadai Foundation Ministry, for what they called, ‘family deliverance’. The victim was said to have died during the process of ‘deliverance’ from the spirit of witchcraft.  The head of the church, Prophet Tom Johnson, and his alleged female collaborator, whose name was simply given as, Mama Iyabo, are now undergoing interrogation at the Homicide section of SCID.  The grieving mother now has two major challenges she is grappling with. One of them is the untimely and sad

GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ - ‘I prefer being a journalist’

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By HENRY AKUBUIRO Popularly known as Gabo in Latin America, Gabriel García Márquez, the Colombian short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, is considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982, and is the earliest winner of this prize still alive. His pursuit of self-directed education resulted in his abandoning law school for a career in journalism. Earlier on, he showed no inhibitions in his criticism of Colombian and foreign politics. He started as a journalist, and has written many acclaimed non-fiction works and short stories, but is best known for his novels, such as One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967) and Love in the Time of Cholera (1985). His works have achieved significant critical acclaim and widespread commercial success, most notably for popularizing a literary style labeled as magical realism, which uses magical elements and events in otherwise ordinary and realistic situations.  In this

‘I dumped my plum job to sing for God’

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Chiediaka  By NKECHI CHIMA-ONYELE Upcoming singer, Esther Chiamaka Chiediaka, is a gospel singer with style. Recently, she celebrated the presentation of her album with notable stars like Yinka Davies, Lisa C, among others, present at the event. In an interview with Saturday Sun she spoke on her passion for singing as a calling, why she entitled her album Oba Ogo, and how she intends to take her music beyond the shores of our land. The Ohafia, Abia State-born singer further spoke on the secret of her marital bliss and marriage generally. What actually inspired you to become a singer?  Initially I never thought of going into music because I have been acting in a drama group called Parkers Heritage which, was a ministry. There I won two awards. One of the movies in which I featured was Forgotten People. In fact, it was after I joined my church choir that the passion for singing professionally developed. So, I released my first album entitled Oba Ogo, a single with six others

‘My man must be dark and sexy’

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Sylvia Nduka  By RACHAEL AGUNTA She is not the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) because she has the crown. Looking at Sylvia Nduka, one would not hesitate to call her a beautiful girl. Not only does she have height, her beautiful face, elegant and skinny nature make her a queen even without a crown. Sylvia, a final year student of Lagos State University, is the last of five siblings and hails from Isuofia in Anambra State of Nigeria. In this interview with Saturday Sun, she talks about the goodies the crown has brought to her. If you had not won MBGN, do you think you would have made it this far?  I am not God. But I would say that somehow, if I am not MBGN 2011, I don’t think I would make it so fast to where I am now. At the same time, I am not God. He may have other plans for me. However, I give thanks to Him for everything. What were you doing before you went for the pageant?  I am a student of Lagos State University. I am going to my final year now. You are not

Do You Pick Your Spouse’s Call?

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Ezeolisa  BY RACHAEL AGUNTA and AGULANA VIVIAN Saturday January 28, 2012 Marriage is not a bed of roses. While some couples endure, others enjoy. However, whether you enjoy or endure, depends on how you plan yours. To some, they have do’s and don’t’s while some simply avoid whatever they know would cause them pains or bring disunity between them as couples. Most people pick their spouses’ calls to monitor if they are cheating on them. Some others don’t because they have been warned not to. Saturday Sun went to seek people’s opinion on this issue. We came back with these views. Emeka Osuiwu  Yes, I do because, she is my wife. I am married to her. We made a vow, so I have the full right to pick her calls but that is, if the phone is around or with me. Adibe Austin  No, I am a jealous person. Picking my spouse’s call may trigger my annoyance because, I may answer the call and it will bring problems that can lead to the end of the relationship. So, I can’t pick her calls,

Taka Rawa - White Nigerian ft. JJC (Official Music Video)

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The first time I stumbled upon the White Nigerian was via a youtube video where he was spitting pidgin english fluently; that definitely took me by surprise. At the time, I had no idea he was an artist. Anyway, here is the remix to his 1st single Takarawa JJC & Terry Tha Rapman which originally featured only JJC . If you have heard the original, you will notice that it is a bit more fast paced. Just in case you have not heard the original version of Takarawa, you can check out the video below and groove to it after vibing to the remix. White Nigerian aka Mr Jammal is a 23 year old graduate with both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Global Management. He joined the entertainment industry in 2010 after being discovered on YouTube. His first performance was in the presence of over 5,000 people at AY Live in London’s 02indigo. Since then White Nigerian has performed in different shows including AY Live (London, Abuja, Lagos), Lord of the Ribs with Basket Mouth in Abuja, Nigeri

Nigerian Kings Of Comedy UK – Hosted by Basketmouth ft. Flavour & Davido Valentine 2012

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Cokobar.com and Baronsworld present to you the “best of the best” of Nigerian comedy this valentine season. The event is planned to blow your mind and keep your ribs cracking for 4 hrs. The event is hosted by award winning comedian Basketmouth who has sold out the indigO2 twice in 2010 and 2011 Featuring Comedians are Igodye, Bovi, Buchi, Igosave, Dan d humurous, Senator & more . You shall also be entertained by music from the hottest artistes in the Afrobeats genre – Flavour and Davido. It is advisable to buy your tickets early as this will typically be a sold-out event. Event is sponsored by: Topupnigeria.com & Nollywood Movies Sky 329 Supported by: Smade, Phoenix Media Partners UK Ltd, Bellanaija.com, NotjustOk.com BenTv and HiTV