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Epitaph is a short film, directed by Kingsley Ugonna Ezeh. It features  Adaora Ukoh, Davies Bassey, Maureen Solomon, and Cheryl Nwachukwu.  Epitaph is based on a true story and it takes a look at gross emotional abuse, betrayal, and health conditions. It is a production of Davarts Digital Media, and Big Sistz Productions.

Star actress, Tonto Dikeh, released two music singles, Hi and Itz Ova, on October 17. The singles generated quite a lot of interest and recorded more than 5 million downloads. The actress subsequently announced plans to make videos for her singles, and now, Magic Factory and Nigezie have offered to make one of her videos for free. Magic Factory and Nigezie, in partnership with Beat FM and Naija FM,  ran a promotion, tagged Win a Video Promo,  which began in October. The winner of the promotion would get a free music video for his or her song. Three artistes were nominated for the promo – Efa, Tonto Dikeh, and Ajebutter22. Members of the public voted via SMS and Twitter, and at the end of the day, Tonto Dikeh emerged the winner. In a further development, the actress has recorded a new song titled Crazically Fit with popular Nigerian musician, Terry G. This is a realization of a dream for the actress. Speaking on a radio interview on Cool FM a few days ago, she had said that Terr

Rampaging hoodlums operating along Benin/Asaba expressway, on Tuesday attacked an 18-seater Hiace bus with registration number AX 131 EKP conveying traders to Onitsha market, and allegedly raped the female passengers while dispossessing them of N250, 000 at gun point. Witness said the incident took place few metres from Agbor town along the expressway when the bus broke down as a result of electrical fault which forced the driver including the occupants to disembark and start seeking solution to the problem when the hoodlums arrived on motorcycles. They were said to have ordered the passengers including the driver into the bush where they were searched while the female passengers were raped. Some Customs Officers who craved anonymity, told LEADERSHIP that while the robbery lasted, they heard the  victims calling for help, adding however, that they could not go for their rescue because the hoodlums outnumbered them and were also armed with sophisticated weapons. LEADERSHIP

A defence witness, Mudashiru Arowolo, has told a Lagos High Court in Ikeja, that he saw only three wounds on the body of Titilayo Omozoje Arowolo who was allegedly killed by her husband, Akolade. The testimony of the witness who is the father of the defendant, was contrary  to the claim of Professor John Obafunwa, Chief Pathologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital who testified that the deceased had 76 stab wounds on her body. Akolade Arowolo is standing trial before Justice Lateefah Okunnu for allegedly murdering his banker wife in their flat at Isolo on June 24, 2011. The senior Arowolo said while being cross examined by the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution, Mrs. Olabisi Ogungbesan, that he was shocked  to read in the newspaper that the deceased had 76 stab wounds on her body. When told that different prosecution witnesses had said they saw many wounds on the body of the dead banker, the defendant’s father maintained that he only saw three wounds o

The Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi and some members of the state executive council, yesterday subjected themselves to HIV/AIDS tests, with Ajimobi calling on the people not to stigmatise those who are afflicted with the disease. The exercise was carried out during the inauguration of a mass testing and counselling on HIV tagged “Know Your Status”, as part of activities marking the World AIDS Day. While addressing the gathering at the function, Governor Ajimobi said that the free HIV testing and counselling embarked upon by the Oyo State Agency for Control of AIDS (SACA) was part of the government’s resolve to eliminate the scourge of HIV from the state. He said HIV/AIDS had been a major challenge to the whole world, stressing that the havoc caused by the disease has impressed it upon the government that the battle against HIV/AIDS should be a collective effort. “Not only is HIV/AIDS real, its havoc is vivid for all to see. In many countries in Africa, the realit

Former head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday lost his eldest daughter, Zulaihatu, who died around 7pm in a Kaduna hospital. Zulaihatu, who was married to a pilot, Captain Junaidu Abdullahi, would have turned 40 on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. According to the information made available to LEADERSHIP by the family, she died from pregnancy complications two days after child birth. She is survived by her husband and three children, Halimatu Sa’adiya Junaid (daughter), Muhammadu Buhari Junaid (son) and the baby boy she was delivered of three days ago. She was buried last night at Unguwan Rimi Cemetery in Kaduna in accordance with Islamic rites.

Terry G In Fresh Scandal, As Police Investigate Controversial Hit-And-Run Case It almost seems impossible for pop singer Terry G to stay clear of trouble. It’s the one thing that has plagued his career as an artiste. Gabriel Amanyi is once again in the news for the wrong reasons – it is being reported that the ‘Akpako master’ is wanted by officers of the Nigerian Police Force over an alleged ‘Hit and run’ case which occurred on Friday, November 23, 2012. Reports say the pop singer was leaving the premises of a local night club, ‘Club Royale’ where he had jollied with friends and supposedly drove over the leg of a pedestrian – one Mr Moshood Azeez. Azeez is reported to have been rushed to the General Hospital, Ikeja for Medical attention. The case was reported at the Wemabod Police Station, with a certain Corporal Linus Reuben picking up and investigating. When NET tried speaking with an officer at the station, our reporter was directed to the office of the Police Public Re

Lindsay Lohan was arrested at 4 AM Thursday in New York City for allegedly punching a woman at a New York City nightclub ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ. Our sources say Lohan was at Club Avenue when she got into some sort of argument with a female patron and it became physical.  We're told cops came and arrested Lindsay for allegedly assaulting her. Law enforcement tells us prior to the fight words were exchanged between Lindsay and the woman as they sat in separate booths near each other.  Lindsay said something to the effect of, "Give me my space."  Some time passed and then, for some reason, Lindsay allegedly punched the girl in the left side of her face. We're told by the time cops arrived Lindsay had left the club and was a passenger in a car that was leaving the area.  Cops intercepted the car and made the arrest. At the time of this post Lindsay is still at the police station. And this isn't Lindsay's only legal problem.  TMZ broke t

There have been different shows involving the females in pageantry but now Nigerians should brace up to witness one of the biggest events in the country to showcase that which would enable only young energetic men from the ages of 18-29 to compete for who will be the next Mr Earth Nigeria. According to the CEO blue spark production, and Mr earth Nigeria, John Tega Ikuli, the Mr Earth contest will be holding at the Ladi Kwali hall of Sheraton hotel Abuja on 25th May, 2013. “Mr Earth Nigeria contest promises  to be a unique experience and outing for all eventual partners of the event. The event will bring great networking opportunities and a chance to introduce many talents to over 50 million viewers expected to follow the contest on Television for a period it air.” According to Mr Tega, Mr Earth Nigeria contest is aimed at inspiring and empowering the Nigeria youths to develop and utilize their strengths, creativity and inner qualities to positively impact Nigeria and contribute

Before it was finally premiered in Nigeria, consumers of Heineken and fans of James Bond had waited in anticipation the world’s leading international premium beer delivered on its promise to host the movie premiere of the much-talked- about latest James Bond adventure, Skyfall, which was shown at Silverbird Galleria, Genesis Deluxe and Ozone cinemas in Lagos as well as Silverbird Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Enugu. It was a red carpet night of celebrities and suspense filled entertainment. The movie consumers and guests were treated to an exciting after party. Senior Brand Manager Heineken, Jacqueline van Faassen said: “When two great brands like Heineken and James Bond join together, excitement is guaranteed. Heineken and James Bond are closely linked: both are aspirational, premium, iconic and international. We are proud of our long standing relationship with the Bond franchise.” The Skyfall movie premiere event is part of a bigger Heineken® Bond campaign, a thrilling new TV and

A hug or two a day may be more effective than an apple for keeping doctors at arm’s length. Regular embraces can lower the risk of heart disease, combat stress and fatigue, boost the immune system, fight infections and ease depression, according to a new study. Just ten seconds of hugging can lower blood pressure and after this time elapses, levels of feel-good hormones such as oxytocin increase, while the amounts of stress chemicals, including cortisol, drop.  ‘The positive emotional experience of hugging gives rise  to biochemical and physiological reactions,’ says psychologist Dr Jan Astrom, who led the study report published in the journal Comprehensive Psychology.  A second study found that after ten seconds of hugging, levels of various hormones in men and women aged 20 to 49 changed. Oxytocin is secreted by the body during childbirth and in breastfeeding, where it stimulates release of milk. Until recently, its effects were thought to be confined to just that. Bu

Men who are hoping to have children in the future would do well to get to the gym, after a study found exercise could help their sperm to swim faster. Researchers found men who worked out more had faster swimming sperm that was better formed, compared to their sedentary peers. They suggest that exercise promotes healthy hormone levels that create a better environment in the testes for sperm production. The findings, are important because semen quality has dropped overall in the last 50 years. Many factors have been blamed including drinking, smoking, and the rising levels of obesity. The team assessed whether there was any difference in the hormonal levels and semen quality of men who were physically active compared to those who weren’t. They looked at factors including sperm count and mobility and analysed hormones including testosterone, cortisol and the follicle-stimulating hormone. The results concluded physically active subjects display better semen values. Signs

Holy sweet mother of heaven, check out those arms. That's not a gun show, that's a gun world tour. The proud possessor of those twin slabs of muscle and brawn is Egyptian weightlifter Moustafa Ismail. His biceps are 31 inches around, enough to draw the attention of the Guinness World Records ... for both good and ill. Check out a shot of Ismail in action here: To keep in shape, according to The Daily Mail, Ismail must down seven pounds of protein, nine pounds of carbs and three gallons of water each day, and puts in two three-hour workouts each day. His typical diet includes four pounds of chicken, two pounds of steak or fish, four cups of almonds, and three liters of protein shakes. Critics have contended that his, shall we say, disproportionate arms are the result of steroids or some other unnatural additive, but Ismail insists he is clean. Ismail, 24, began lifting in Alexandria, Egypt, and has since moved to a Boston suburb. His arms put him on Guinness' rad

The Federal Government, yesterday, approved N6.4 billion for the importation of 13 million smart cards for registration of Nigerians under the new identity management system. It also approved N4.34 billion for the purchase of two sets of modern five-Car Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) each with the capacity of 540 passengers and an additional six 60-seater air-conditioned passenger coaches for intra-city rail mass transit services. In addition, it has concluded arrangement to open the Kano- Lagos standard rail line before this year’s Christmas celebration. This was disclosed at the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) briefing by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati. At the briefing with him were Ministers of FCT, Health, Transport, Communications Technology and Ministers of State for Power, Works and Foreign Affairs. N13 billion has also been approved by President Jonathan to clear debts owed some of Nigeria’s foreign missions, according

Lesbianism has taken over Asaba, the Delta State capital and its environs, as housewives including teenage girls engage in an unholy alliance of same sex relationships. Sex activities across the state booms with undergraduate girls of various higher institutions of learning in the eastern part especially in Onitsha, Anambra State coming into Asaba where they offer sex for money. LEADERSHIP gathered that  Asaba, Ibusa junction including Umunede are known spots for these hookers whose influx has reportedly introduced ‘sexual perversity’ of same sex love making for money. In the last three weeks, lesbians have held sway at night in various Asaba club houses to showcase their unholy act after smoking indian hemp including consuming several bottles of beer. Only last Monday around Ibusa junction, a parent who craved anonymity told LEADERSHIP how her 13 year old daughter was involved in lesbianism with her classmate at a popular night club in Asaba. According to he

The Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution, Mrs. Olabisi Ogungbesan, has clarified the two seemingly conflicting  legal advice given by her office to the judiciary with regard to suspects in the alleged murder of Cynthia Osokogwu, daughter of a retired army general. A judge at the Lagos High court, Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo, had freed four of the suspects implicated in the death of Miss Osokogu. Two of them, Orji Osita and Maduakor Chukwunonso, were pharmacists who worked at the store where the drug Rohpynol Flunitrazepam used on the deceased by her assailants were bought. Justice Onigbanjo had to order their release based on a motion filed by the duo on the strength of the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP’s advice dated November 1, 2012 and an affidavit of response filed by the office of the DPP to the motion of the pharmacists. However, a Chief Magistrate at the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Mr. S. O. Aka-  Bashorun ordered  the re-arrest of one the pharmacists,  Osita

The president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has urged Nigerians to embrace peace and unity as a way of upholding the ideals of the first Nigerian president, late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, who spent his life time fighting to emancipate the country  and uphold her unity. Speaking during a posthumous birthday in memory of Dr Azikiwe at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, the president who was represented by the minister of state for foreign affairs, Prof (Mrs) Viola Onwuliri, said that Nigerians have a lot to learn from the life of the late sage whose exemplary leadership and patriotism influenced people of his generation positively. “Nigerians should emulate the patriotism of Zik, who fought very hard to liberate the country from the shackles of colonialism. He was a detribalised Nigerian who believed in the unity of the country and fought very hard to preserve it.” He added that his administration was passionate and committed to advancing the transformation ideals of the late Zik of Africa,

A Magistrate court sitting in Barnawa, Kaduna state, yesterday, ordered the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Azubuike Ihejirika, to produce one Lieutenant Colonel Williams Nzidee accused of raping a 16 year old girl. This order,  according to the Chief Magistrate,  is subsequent upon the initial summons letter sent to the accused person through the Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) where he was serving which was returned to the court on grounds that the accused person has been transferred to a new formation in Benin. Lt Col. M G Hammawa on behalf of the NDA Commandant had written a letter with number NDA/763/A acknowledging the receipt of the initial Court summons which was returned to the court. According to the letter sent to the court, “I am directed to inform you that the officer has been posted out of this institution and has since been released to report to his new formation in Benin. In view of the above, I am further directed to return the court summ

A former senator representing Anambra North senatorial district, Alphonsus Igbeke, has commenced contempt proceedings at a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja seeking to commit the Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar , to prison for refusing to release his (Igbeke’s) vehicle in alleged breach of court order. Senator Igbeke filed Form 48, which is a notice of consequence of disobedience of a court order; a pre-condition for a full hearing of a committal proceedings against the Inspector General of Police. Besides the Inspector General of Police, Demola Fosat and Abdullahi Mohammed were named as co-defendants.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), yesterday called on Federal Government to relieve Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Lamido  Sanusi of his job as he, in their opinion, was not qualified to head any public organisation. President of the NLC, Comrade Abdulwaheed Omar, while reacting to statement credited to the CBN Governor that 50 percent of the workforce be sacked, said that such comment was contempt of the working people in Nigeria. It would be recalled that the CBN boss Sanusi Lamido, while speaking at the ongoing capital market retreat in Warri, Delta State, called for the sack of 50 percent of workers in Nigeria because 70 percent of the nation’s resources was consumed by them. Comrade Omar stressed that there were some individuals parading the corridors of power who were not qualified to be anywhere around organisations saddled with the responsibility of developing policies for national development. He said since assumption of office as the Governor of t

Nominees for the 2012 Ghana Movie Awards have been announced. The nominees were announced at a launch, which took place in Accra on Monday (November 26, 2012).  The award ceremony comes up on December 2, 2012, at the Accra International Centre. Following is the full list of nominees. 1. Best Actor in a Lead Role (English Language) Van Vicker – Joni Waka John Dumelo – Queen Latifa Prince David Osei – Off The Hook Kofi Adjorlolo – Wipe My Tears Ekow Blankson – Secret Burden 2. Best Actress in a Lead Role (English Language) Yvonne Nelson – Single & Married Martha Ankomah – Tears of a Smile Jackie Appiah – Grooms Bride Nana Akua Addo – Wanna Be Yvonne Okoro – 3 Some Nadia Buari – Rain 3. Best Actor in a Lead Role (Local Language) Akwesi Boadi – Osofa Mafia Farida Mohammed – Gobana Kofi Adu – Agya Koo Trotro Driver Isaac Amoako – Saman Mogya Kwaku Manu – Area Boys 4. Best Actress in a Lead Role (Local Language) Nana Ama Mcbrown – Nyankonton Vivian Jill – My

Popular actor, Femi Brainard and his fiancee Uche Nwokocha had their traditional wedding last Saturday (November 24, 2012) in Imo state. They will be having their white wedding early next year. Uche is a producer and OAP with Top Radio (90.9 FM) in Lagos. Following are pictures from their wedding.

Nollywood star, Jim Iyke will be paying a 2-day visit to Kenya, from December 6 to December 7. He will be in the country to visit several charity projects under the auspices of the Make a Change campaign. Among other places, he is expected to visit Kiandutu Primary School, located in Thika. The Nollywood star will be accompanied on his visit by Kenyan model and humanitarian, Ciru Maina. The Make a Change campaign was founded by Christopher Grey of Greyology Inc., and Jamaican dancehall queen, Cécile.

Until recently, the marital status of award winning actor, Joseph Benjamin had been unclear to many. Few could say for certain if he was married, single, or in a relationship. The actor had always said he was unavailable when asked about his marital status – until last Tuesday (November 20, 2012). Last Tuesday, during an interview with online radio station, Reel Radio, he revealed that he had two children – a ten year old daughter, and a seven year old son. However, he said that he was no longer in a marriage with the mother of his children. He said that his children are a huge part of his life, but he has kept them away from the public and the press to protect them. A few days later, he gave another interview to the website, BellaNaija, during which he shed more light on the circumstances surrounding his separation from his wife. He revealed that his wife got pregnant for him out of wedlock, and he married her because he did not want his child born out of wedlock. He said that

Beverly Naya is a rising Nollywood actress. She first appeared in a small role in the 2010 movie, Guilty Pleasures. She then went on to star as lead in the movie, Home in Exile,  which was directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. She has more than 9 movies scheduled to be released in 2013. These include Tarila Thompson’s Up The Creek Without a Paddle, which also stars Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Patience Ozokwo, and Van Vicker. She is currently shooting Lotanna, a new movie, which also stars Chris Attoh, Iretiola Doyle, Bimbo Manuel, Jide Kosoko and Chris Okagbue. She recently had a photo shoot with Korede Olabanji, and following are some of the pictures from the photo shoot.

The Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks, ACAMB, has said that banks were not relenting in the bid to stop charging customers N100 for using other banks’ ATMs. Its President, Mr.  Tunde Shofowora, said in a statement in Lagos yesterday  that modalities were being perfected to stop the N100 charge. “Banks are in the process of working out the modalities with ATM third party service providers to aid the scrapping of the N100 charge,“ he said. The decision to stop the charge was taken at the Bankers’ Committee meeting on Nov. 13. Shofowora urged banks to speed up the process, promising customers that the rough edges would be perfected  in few days. He also urged merchants, traders, supermarket owners and proprietors of filling stations to ensure that their transactions were e-payment compliant with their Point of Sale (PoS) terminals. According to him, every bank in the country is promoting electronic payments and increasing availability, reliability and securi

Birnin Kebbi— Kebbi State Verification Committee on Local Government Staff has uncovered 9,258 “ghost workers” in the 21 local councils, an official of the workers union has said. Alhaji Bello Barade, state Chairman of the National Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, yesterday, that the figure included workers that failed to appear for clearance. Barade said the exercise, conducted two months ago, had cleared 24,126 workers “as genuine staff of the councils. “The records of such workers were studied and they were cleared. The exercise was not aimed at witch-hunting any worker.” He disclosed that 12,830 of the workers verified “were beneficiaries of political patronage. “Such categories of staff would not be considered as workers due to the nature of their recruitment on political grounds, but they would continue to enjoy their salaries and allowances.” The chairman, who was part of the verification team, said the committee had recomme

Commercial sex workers account for 32 per cent of HIV prevalence in Nigeria, the Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS, (NACA), Prof. John Idoko, has disclosed. He said this at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja to flag off this year’s World AIDS Day commemorated worldwide every December 1. According to Idoko, Nigeria is at present the second most burdened with the disease, with about 4.1 per cent of her population, about 6.5 million people living with the virus, after South Africa. He also disclosed that the country had the highest burden of mother-to-child transmission in the world, a challenge the NACA boss promised the agency would address in the coming years. While expressing hope over slight decline in HIV/AIDS’ burden from 4.6 percent to 4.1percent in Nigeria between 2008 and 2010, Idoko declared that the transmission of the disease through the sex workers; strengthening the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) campaigns and addressi

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has advocated payment of taxes by religious bodies in the country. Speaking at a two-day workshop entitled: “The Dynamics of Cashless Economy and Emerging Methods in Financial Crimes”, organised by the Nigeria Police Force, Special Fraud Unit (SFU), Lagos and held at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos yesterday, the human rights activist advised those who were opposed to a move by Lagos State government two years ago to impose taxes and levies on churches, mosques and other religious centres to have a rethink in view of the growing opulence of some religious leaders. According to Falana who also represented Prof. Wole Soyinka, guest speaker at the occasion, the tax authorities must extend their dragnets to all religious centres where substantial income is generated on a regular basis in the name of God. “In the United Kingdom, a Nigerian “bishopreneur” is currently being investigated for fraud by the police. Indeed one of the issues being

It was a sad and tragic end to a turbulent marital relationship after 24-year-old Judith allgedly stabbed her husband Mr.Yaune Okorji, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration, to death over suspicion of infidelity.  That was exactly what happened last week precisely on November 18, 2012, at their No. 8 Eze Street residence in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The bubbling immigration officer, who is still in his late 20s, hails from Rivers State just as his wife. The couple were said to have been accusing each other of infidelity before now. This had resulted in several quarrels and they had to settle the matter twice at the Ebonyi State Immigration office of the husband. One version of the report had it that after a quarrel with his wife on the fateful night, Late Yaune went outside to relax on a mat, when the angry wife attacked him without warning, stabbing him with the man’s dagger. One of the stabs under his armpit pierced through his heart. He was rushed to Federal Teaching Hos

The Joint Task Force (JTF) operating in the Niger Delta said it has discovered new methods used by oil thieves to convey illegally refined petroleum products in the area. A JTF personnel who pleaded anonymity, told newsmen in Port Harcourt  yesterday that oil thieves fill jerry-cans with refined oil in rickety trucks, to deceive unsuspecting security agents. According to the source, two rickety trucks and the drivers were arrested in Abonnema, Rivers State and one of the trucks could accommodate 33,000 litres of petroleum products. The JTF personnel said that both trucks had enlarged compartments to hide the loaded products. “We received intelligence report about the activities of oil thieves around Abonnema waterside and we stormed the area. “Immediately the oil thieves got hint that the JTF was coming, they fled with some of the trucks but we still intercepted them before they could escape, and one of the drivers claimed he was carrying saw dust. “On scrutiny, we disc

Nollywood veteran, Ejike Asiegbu turned 50 a few days ago, and a birthday celebration was held for him on November 25, 2012 at the O’Jez Entertainment Award Forum. The event will take place at popular celebrity hangout, O’Jez, inside the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Plans have been made for an elaborate celebration, and popular musician Awilo Longomba will be performing at the event. Ejike Asiegbu is a former president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), and he has featured in many movies, some of which are State of Emergency, The Barons, Executive Connection, Taking Chances, and Silent Whispers.

Popular actor, Femi Brainard, and his fiancee, Uche Nwokocha, on November 24, 2012 had their traditional wedding in Imo State. The two have been dating for some time, but have kept their relationship from the press. Uche is a producer with Top Radio in Lagos. Their white wedding is scheduled for next year. Femi Brainard is an award winning actor, and he has featured in many English movies and Yoruba movies, some of which are Married But Living Single, Smoke & Mirrors, After The Vow, Caught in the Middle, and Twisted.

November 25 was the birthday of star actress, Yvonne Okoro. Her father is from Abia State (Nigeria), while her mother is from Enyan Abaasa in the Central Region (Ghana).  She attended the University of Ghana, Legon, from where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Linguistics.  Yvonne started acting in 2002. Her first movie was Sticking to the Promise. Some of her other movies are The Game, Desperate to Survive, Beyonce, Royal Battle, and 4 Play.

Veteran actor, Sam Dede, has lost his aged mother, Mrs. Elsie Iyenginagbaibo Godpower Abel Dede, at the age of 86. This was disclosed in a statement released, by the actor, who currently serves as Director-General of Rivers State Tourism Board. Madam Dede was buried yesterday (November 24, 2012) in Okrika, Rivers State. She is survived by four children. A thanksgiving service will be held in her honour November 25, 2012,  at St. Peters’ Cathedral, Okrika.

Star actress, Tonto Dikeh was recently interviewed on the radio program, Road Show, of the radio station Cool FM. She was interviewed by on-air personalities Freeze and Kayla. In the interview, she discussed how she got into acting, her personality, and her recent foray into music.

The Place is a movie produced by Desmond Elliot and Uche Jombo. It stars Desmond Elliot, Uche Jombo, Imeh Bishop Umoh, Mr Patrick, Ruth Kadiri, and Gordons. It also features Arinze Okonkwo and Jude Orhorha. The movie was directed by Desmond Elliot. It is a production of Uche Jombo Studios and Denziot Studios. The Story  Some evil men have stolen from THE PLACE, and the help of a hero is needed. Two friends say they can be the heroes and more. A deal is made to save the world from the evil men with these most unlikely heroes. They are not your average good men but if this task will change their fate, they will confront Warri boys, evil men, a pregnant ex-girlfriend, every day hard life and of course the unwillingness to go back to place

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, yesterday (November 25, 2012) won Actress of the Year at the 2012 Exquisite Lady of the Year Awards (ELOY). She won the award for her performance in the movie, Ties That Bind. She bested Ini Edo, Funke Akindele, and Nse Ikpe-Etim to win the award. The award for Producer of the Year went to Emem Isong, for the dance movie, I’ll Take My Chances.  She bested Blessing Egbe, Chineze Xandria-Anyaene, Chinwe Egwuagu, Funke Akindele-Oloyede, and Uche Jombo to win the award. The 2012 ELOY Awards were held at the Porsche Showroom Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The ELOY awards have been held annually since 2009. It is organized by Exquisite Magazine, led by its publisher, Tewa Onasanya. Photo credit: Daniel Sync/Sync Photos

By Tony Edike ENUGU — THE  silent war between Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, widow of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, and Directors of Ojukwu Transport Limited, OTL, who are brothers of her late spouse, has blown open as both parties have dragged themselves before High Courts of Lagos state to determine who controls the landed property belonging to the company. This came even as the family had concluded plans to mark the first anniversary of Ojukwu’s death at Nnewi today.  The former Biafran warlord died on November 26, 2011 at aLondonhospital at the age of 78. Crisis had been brewing between Mrs. Ojukwu and her late husband’s brothers over the control of some property which were left by their late father, Eze Odumegwu Ojukwu, under his company’s name, OTL, for decades.  The late Ikemba Nnewi was one of the directors of the company and apart from living in one of the property at Ikoyi which he vacated and relocated toEnuguover 10 years ago, Ojukwu was also i