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Big Brother Amplified winner, Karen Igho, who currently works as an on air personality for Naija FM, and privileged to feature in two movies, “Blackberry Babes” and “Heavy Beauty” has stated categorically that she is not an actress. Karen said her venturing into acting was accidental, adding that her initial plan was to go into comedy business. Speaking on the entertainment programme aired on STV, during the week, the former Next Movie Star girl said, “ I’m not an actress, rather acting came my way by chance. I wanted to go into comedy.” Karen, however, hinted that  she just rapped up shooting of the movie “Heavy Beauty”, which according to her,  centred around encouraging our young girls to keep alive their dreams. “Whatever it is, don’t give up on your dream. Keep dreaming and one day, your dream will come to pass.” The BBA reality show winner also featured in the movie” Blackberry babes”  produced by Simonny Productions. “I played a village girl in the movie...

Top Yoruba actor, Femi Adebayo, son of veteran actor Adebayo Salami popularly known as Oga Bello has broken his silence over the gist making the rounds that he dumped his wife, Khadijat and three children for another woman, saying there is no truth in the story. Femi who spoke with HVP maintained that the relationship between him and his family is as cordial as what obtains in any happy family. He said he is happily married and see no reason dumping his family. “” I don’t know how the story started but I think I have heard of it and I say to you that nothing of such has happened. I never dumped my wife and kids. I love them like every good husband and father should love his family” The report said that Femi’s marriage to his wife, Khadijat became stormy last year, but only recently left his matrimonial home. He was said to have rented an apartment around Iwo Road, Ibadan where he now holes up with his new found love identified as Moji. The report further said that Moji now p...

Tunde Adewale a. k. a  Tee A has made his mark in the comedy industry. He’s  made his mark not just in the comedy business but also in restaurant business. Unknown to many, comedy began for the young and talented man when as a JSS student, he was his school’s Chief speaker and the senior prefect his deputy.  In this chat, he talks about comedy business, his restaurant, school and his wife among other issues. What have you been up to lately?  I’ve been busy working behind the scene producing for my new TV show. It’s season three of Time Out With Tee A. That has made me withdraw from public events.. So what are we expecting in the new season of Time Out With Tee A?  We’ve created new segments and new characters. We’ve also changed the studio we’ve been using, all in a bid to make for a better production that everyone can be proud of. Our viewership has doubled since when we debuted on Galaxy and Silverbird TV. We’re now on  eleven TV stations across...

Rihanna will confess to only fun times on her Summer vacation this year. The Bajan singer was in Portofino, Italy a few days ago, where she got all wet, drinking Ace of Spades straight from the bottle jumping into the water and out…dressed in leopard print bikini. Fun yea? She officially wrapped up her two weeks holiday yesterday and will return to the UK for her ‘ Styled To Rock ‘ fashion reality show. More photos:      

An 11 year old Nigerian boy is battling to live at a Kano hospital after being stabbed by his mother, Joy Akule, 28, who was depressed after separating with the father of the teenager. The lady (pictured above) who hails from Katsina-Ala in Benue state told journalists at Kano state Police headquarters that she transferred the aggression she had for her ex-husband to the innocent child. “I wanted to kill him to bury the memory of his father because each time I see him, he reminds me of his father’s wickedness to me,” she said. According to the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim K. Idris, Joy on 21 July at Sabuwar Abuja Quarters, Kano, northwest Nigeria used a knife and stabbed her son on his stomach, bursting the intestines. The boss who raised alarm over the spate of rape involving teenagers in the state said his Command has resolved to ensure prosecution of rapists in the state and advised parents to keep watchful eyes on their children. He revealed that on 17 July, A...

Once you hit the ground, you will feel the vibe of Owerri, the capital of Imo State. The city is warm, with many things to keep visitors engaged. Known for its robust hospitality industry, Owerri is the destination of fun seekers. Visitors to Owerri will always have fond memories of the city as well as the longing to return. They will remember the nightlife. They will remember that most of the fine restaurants, hotels and fun spots are places to be in the night. They know that Owerri has its fair share of nightclubs. While some of the clubs operate on their own, others are built inside hotels. Those who lodge in the hotels that operate nightclubs are admitted free, upon showing their room keys. Others pay gate fee. Expectedly, going by the active nightlife in the city, Owerri is brimming with prostitutes. Investigations revealed that commercial sex workers flock around popular hotels and fun spots, looking for men to hook. Most of these sex workers are students in tertiary insti...

The last 12 months have been very good for Rita Dominic. In those 12 months, she has booked her place solidly as one of the best Nigerian actresses – of all time. During this time, she has been part of several top quality productions, and she has played a diverse array of characters, which has deepened her oeuvre considerably. Her career moves have been faultless, and her choice of roles have been inspired. In July 2011, Rita Dominic left Nigeria for Kenya to star in the film, Shattered. In Shattered, she played Keziah Njema – a woman whose traumatic childhood becomes a precursor to a life of turmoil, depression, and self destruction. At the time, a few eyebrows were raised about her decision to star in the Kenyan production, but time would show that this was one of the best decisions of her life. After completing Shattered in August 2011, Rita Dominic returned to Nigeria, and in October 2011, she starred in The Meeting - a romantic drama, which she produced with her manager an...

Six people have died, including a popular UNIBEN graduate, Nosa Ebohon aka Biggie, following a cult war supposedly between Eiye Fraternity and Black Axe members of the school. Nosa and the other five were killed at different locations in Benin last week. Nosa was gunned down on Friday night at a beer parlour along Adolor College Rd. I have photos but I'm sure you guys have seen enough of dead bodies. #stopthekilling

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My Life, My Damage is a film written and produced by Uche Jombo. It was directed by Moses Inwang, and it features Tonto Dikeh, H Thomas Altman, Dani Palmer, Bukky Wright, Biola Williams, James Tucker, Meadea Tyler, and Bobby Obodo. It is scheduled to be released September, 2012. My Life, My Damage is the second of a trilogy of advocacy movies, collectively known as the Damage movies. Synopsis My Life, My Damage deals with the consequences of drug abuse and HIV/AIDS. A young lady who lives a reckless life abroad as a drug addict is given a rude shock when she discovers that she’s HIV positive and now has to seek redemption for herself.

The Big Sistz Productions (owned by Adaora Ukoh) in conjunction with 16_11 Productions and Davarts Digitals Media has shot a documentary drama, titled Epitaph. Epitaph is based on a true story and it takes a look at gross emotional abuse, betrayal and health conditions. It was directed by  Kingsley Ugonna Ezeh, and it features Adaora Ukoh, Davies Bassey, and Maureen Solomon. More photos

Star actor, Mike Ezuruonye and ex-BBA housemates, Luclay Misoya and Elizabeth Gupta-Chuwang Pam.recently completed a film shoot in Port Harcourt. The film, which is titled The Cartel, is being produced by Collyns Owhonda, and it was directed by Austin Faani.

The drama film Journey To Self was wrapped last Wednesday (July 25) after 10 days of shooting. The film, which was 13 months in the making, was produced by Ashionye Michelle Raccah, and co-produced by Tosin Sido. The movie was directed by Tope Oshin Ogun, one of the directors on the MNet soap, Tinsel.  Starring in lead roles are Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Akande, Ashionye Michelle Raccah, Katherine Obiang Edoho and Tosin Sido.It also features Carol King, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Brainard, Femi Jacobs and Chris Attoh. This is the first movie, Dakore Akande will be appearing in after many years of absence.

Funke Akindele Oloyede, and Mercy Aigbe were big winners at the Global Leadership Award for Excellence, which took place in Lagos at Time Square Entertainment and Events Ltd on July 22. Star actress, Funke Akindele Oloyede went home with the award for Crossover Actress of the Year. Mercy Aigbe won the award for Best Yoruba Actress. The event was organized by the publishers of the the soft-sell magazine, Global News.

Wow! magazine has published the wedding photos of star actress, Uche Jombo-Rodriguez in its latest issue. The actress gave Wow! magazine exclusive rights to her wedding pictures. She got married to her husband, Kenney Rodriguez in Puerto Rico on May 16, 2012. The latest issue of WOW! magazine is currently on sale. The issue is a wedding themed edition, and it contains details of the wedding, as well as a lavish photo spread.

Single and married is a movie produced by Yvonne Nelson, and directed by Pascal Amanfo (4 Play, 4 Play Reloaded) It features Chris Attoh, Yvonne Nelson, Kofi Adjorlolo, Nadia Buari, Jane Awindor, Tana Adelana, Eddie Watson, Anita Erskine, Kweku Elliot and Tifanny.

Star actress, Funke Akindele Oloyede has done an interview with Dudu-Africa-ah! - a fresh, urban afro-centric TV series under the TelAfric and Dudunorth umbrella. In the interview, she discusses various aspects of her life, including her spouse, working in Nollywood, creating Jenifa, and her plans for the future. The first season of  Dudu-Afric-ah!  focuses on interviews with individuals and groups, such as Lynxx, Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs, Lami, and ill Rhymz. All interviews were shot and edited by Jimi Tones of the ‘Red Cap Chiefs’ collective. Dudu-Afric-ah! is produced by Tobi Oyinsan (TelAfric Television),Soji Oyinsan and Dami Ajilore TelAfric Television Network is the fastest growing African/Caribbean Television network in North America. Ever since its inception in July 2011, it has experienced momentous growth, and continues to gain more subscribers.

Popular actress, Dakore Akande (nee Egbuson) is set to make a return to the movies, with a role in a new movie titled Journey To Self. The movie is being directed by Tope Oshin Ogun (Tinsel), and it also features Kalu Ikeagwu, Nse Ikpe Etim, Michelle Ashionye Raccah, Femi Jacobs, Tosin Sido, and Katherine Edoho. Following her marriage in January 2011 to Olumide Akande, it had been speculated that Dakore would quit acting. However, with her appearance in Journey To Self, it appears she is not quite ready to call it quits with acting.

Johannesburg – A man who benefited from President Jacob Zuma’s special remissions programme appeared in court on Thursday for allegedly raping a 94-year-old grandmother. Spokesman of South African Police Service (SAPS), Col. Vincent Mdunge, told newsmen in Johannesburg that the suspect is “a habitual criminal’’. He said that the suspect appeared at the New Hanover Magistrate Court on Thursday. “The woman was raped in her KwaSwayimane home in Emabheleni Ward, at 1.00 a.m. on Saturday. “Police have been looking for him for another case,” Mdunge said. Mdunge confirmed that the suspect had been one of the 3,150 granted presidential parole, and that police had been searching for him for his part in an armed robbery case before the rape. KwaZulu-Natal Correctional Services Commissioner, Mnikelwa Nxele, confirmed that the suspect had been released at the start of the presidential remission in June. Nxele said that the alleged rape was regrettable and sad.(NAN)

Growing up It was tough growing up with parents who wanted their children to become   doctors, lawyers, and  engineers.  My parents never wanted me to venture into football. They believed that football is for men, not for women. It was so bad that they had to consult a doctor to  ascertain whether I’m capable of bearing  children. They were also worried that I would grow muscles which will affect me in future. My parents were  hard on me. It was a very difficult task. It got to a point where they threatened to send me to the village until the doctor assured them that I was medically okay. But I thank God, even as an ex-player; you won’t even know I had played football before now. Today, I’m married with children and did not grow muscle. I got married in 1992. I started playing for  the female national team in 1991, during the first female World Cup that year. Even after I got married, I  was in Sweden and United States for the World Cup. ...

Kokomaster, D’Banj is a man known for his swagger and one who likes to drive home just how much he is worth or how he is supposed to be seen. He is a showman who rubs it in when he can help it. At Naeto C wedding on Saturday the talented singer took centre stage of attention, even over-shadowing former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The razzmatazz at the wedding was top draw and it seemed everybody was a bit too important to notice anybody but the singer would not have that as he drove attention to himself. When he drove in to the church drive-way with his entourage and hangers-on and it appeared he wasn’t getting the star treatment the Kokomaster held up the line of traffic making their way into the venue. He stayed well over 30 minutes in his automobile until another singer, Ikechukwu had to come and get him inside. Even Baba didn’t hold up matters that long. Baba only took just about 5 minutes to make his entry and it was Wale Babalakin who came to usher him in and when his se...

Multiple awards winning actor, Gabriel Afolayan has finally launched himself into the Nigerian music scene with the recent  release of the music video of his hit single, “Kokoro Ife” (Love Bug). The son of a thespian, Ade Love, and younger brother to one of the  most accomplished film makers and directors, Kunle Afolayan has blended his good acting skills with his music artistry. G-Fresh, as he is fondly called by friends, released the music video, which was shot and directed by Katung, as a way to help  promote the song and establish him as a musician.The video saw Gabriel infuse some bits of his acting skills into the music video. He has also disclosed that a new single will follow shortly and that he will not disappoint his fans. In a recent chat with WG, Gabriel dismissed the fear that his venturing into the music industry will affect his acting career, saying that “I will always continue to make movies that will keep people at the edge of their sits while...

Benedict Afagwu, otherwise known as DJ Humility, is one of Nigeria’s most prominent Disc Jockeys. But unknown to many, the bulky Delta State born dude who grew up as a barrack boy was once a bus conductor and a load carrier (‘Alabaru’). Despite the high level discipline handed down the children of the house by his police father, DJ Humility was a first class truant and an unrepentant stubborn child who gave his mother headache. Narrating the story of the DJ’s story is no other person than the woman who saw it all, Mrs Agfagwu, his mother. Recalling the bulky DJ’s childhood days, Mama Ben as she is more fondly called, says the itinerant nature of the patriarch’s job left the six kids in her care. “He is my first child and I tried to bring my children up in the way of the lord but Ben was especially stubborn. He was a thorn in my flesh. There was nothing he didn’t do because of his independent nature. Things got worse when his father and I had to fend for the family all a...

For those wondering why his face has been scarce in movies, popular act and Nollywood’s lover boy actor, Emeka Ike, has finally let the cat out of the bag. Emeka recently in an interview said he’s presently angry with Nollywood. And as a result, he’s temporarily quitting acting in a bid to ‘strategize’. According to him, he’s not happy with the industry at the moment which has made him to withdraw all his movies from the market. Emeka says he doesn’t want to be associated with the ‘decay’ going on in the industry hence, he prefers to ‘stand out’. He also revealed that he’s coming out with his own label, Emeka Ike Production and that marketing of his movies will be done under the label. And that any transaction as touching him as an actor will be done under his new label which separates him from dealing with Nollywood. “I have not quit Nollywood in the real sense of the word. What I did was to withdraw all my movies from the market, and I mean all the movies that are relate...

Kinsmen of the 70-year-old woman, Madam Rebecca  Adewumi allegedly killed in Omuo Ekiti recently for alleged witchcraft , yesterday rejected the result of the autopsy conducted on the deceased by pathologists at Ekiti State Teaching Hospital, which made nonsense of the claim that the woman was tortured to death. The family also raised the alarm over threats by a group of youths(Imekula) in the Community to banish them from the town, over claim that some of their members  had been arrested by the Police due to the complaints lodged by the family  that they masterminded the killing. A member of the family, Mr Gabriel Omokanju , who disclosed this to newsmen in Ado Ekiti yesterday maintained that the claim that the foot ulcer nursed by the woman for almost 20 years was responsible for her death was a calculated attempt to change the face of the case. Alleging that the result was a sham, they claimed that the medical experts did not perform any critical examination...

A 23 year-old man, Austine Giwa, has been docked before an Egor Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Benin City for allegedly duping his fiancé, Joy Aibangbee  to the sum of N400,000 under the false pretence of procuring  her travelling documents to the United States of America. According to the prosecution led by Thomas Omokaro, the accused committed the offence between the months of June and December 2010 around S/T Road, Uselu, Benin City, even as he collected two passport photographs from the unsuspecting girl. The accused person was also charged for stealing the sum of four hundred thousand naira from the victim. The victim had testified to the effect that the accused person collected the money in different installments at various times and took her to Oshodi in Lagos state in a bid to introduce her to one of his aunties who would perfect her travelling abroad.

The Coroner’s Court investigating the June 3, 2012 Dana crash was on Wednesday informed by Chief Medical Examiner of Lagos State and consultant forensic pathologist, Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa that the DNA tests on the bodies of some of the crash victims would be ready next week. Obafunwa, who doubles as the Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), told the Court now sitting within the premises of the Lagos High Court, Ikeja recounted the gory sight of some of the bodies when the body bags were brought to the Lagos State University Hospital (LASUTH). Obafunwa, who was a witness, was led in evidence by Akingbolahan Adeniran, a counsel from the State Ministry of Justice, said when the body bags of the victims were opened at the morgue, some of them contained bone fragments while some had body parts. He informed the coroner, Alexander Oyetade Komolafe that the Pathology Department was able to identify about 152 bodies.   He informed that 60 percent of the crash...

FCT Command of the State Security paraded two ritualist John Yakubu and Ishaya Dakulung who killed and beheaded a seven year old boy Samu Danjuma for Ritual Purpose. John Yakubu said the victim who is the son of the his neighbor was drowned in a river before he beheaded the vicitm. Ishaya Dakulung role was to get buyers for the head of the boy and he was promised Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira. The SSS says its investigation is ongoing to unravel all the syndicates involved in the business. I hope parents are seeing this.  What about the Ladies? You want a boyfriend that has cars & money. See how some make their money. Where are the religious & traditional rulers? See how some people get money they throw around on you & you even bless them. Only God knows how many more they may have done and escaped. Another reason why you should be extra- careful wherever you go.

The Presidency yesterday refuted report in the media that the Federal Government has purchased 200 new “exotic” cars for the African First Ladies Summit which formally opens in Abuja tomorrow. It said it was Coscharis Motors Ltd who offered to provide some cars for the event at no cost to the organisers or the Federal Government. Presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati who noted in a statement that the presidency received the said report in a national newspaper (not LEADERSHIP) with dismay, described the story as utterly false and misleading. Explaining what he described as the true facts of the matter, Abati said “The African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) which is holding its summit in Abuja is a Non-Governmental Organisation. Its activities are funded by stakeholders and members of the private sector who support and identify with its objectives. “In accordance with its modus operandi, the AFLPM set up several committees, including a finance committee to raise funds ...

The Director of the FCT command of the State Security Service (SSS), Mr Okojie Little-John has said that there is no basis for comparison between the Niger Delta militants and the Boko Haram sect. According to Okojie, while the Niger Delta militants and their demands were well known by all, the Boko Haram sect has remained faceless with their demands equally vague. Okojie spoke when the newly elected members of the Abuja chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja, yesterday. He said that the best way to overcome the current security challenges was for the public to collaborate with the security agencies. The director who admonished journalists to be conscious of their reportage and desist from publishing reports that could affect national security, averred that as media people, their responsibility was to inform the public without inflaming them with falsehood. He urged people in the area where the sect operates to ...

Two suspected armed robbers were shot death while five others fled after a gun battle with policemen at Muazu quarters of Hadejia Local Government Area of the state. The Police commissioner, Mr Theophilus Kayode disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the operation. He said that at about 11:30pm, a gang of hoodlums armed with guns, bows and arrows attacked Muazu quarters and start shooting sporadically. But as soon as the incident started, one Good Samaritan from the area alerted the police patrol team who responded to the distress call. According to him, after an exchange of fire between police and the bandits two of the suspected armed robbers were gunned down while the others took to their heels. He added that some of the items recover from the suspects included, one locally made pistol, bows and arrows, charms and two knives. In related development, the commissioner said that his men attached to Birniwa Local Government Division, had arrested two thieves and recov...

United States President Barrack Obama, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Kamalesh Sharma are among the world leaders mourning the death of Ghanaian President, John Evans Atta Mills. President Obama, speaking through a press statement issued yesterday on his behalf by US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, said that late President Mills made a significant contribution to Ghana’s democracy and development, and forged a strong and positive partnership with the United States. “As the third president of modern Ghana, he … promoted regional peace and reinforced Ghana’s reputation as a leader in Africa. President Mills was a champion for his nation and his loss will be felt around the world. My thoughts and prayers are with all the people of Ghana during this difficult time” Obama’s statement reads. Also, UN Chief Ban Ki-moon said he is saddened by the death of Mills and offered his heartfelt condolences to the late leade...

Suspected dare-devil armed robbers, yesterday, shot the Daily Sun editor, Mr Steve Nwosu in Lagos. LEADERSHIP learnt that Mr. Nwosu, who went to withdraw some money from a Zenith Bank Branch in Maza-maza, near FESTAC town, may have been trailed to the bank by the robbers. He was said to have made the withdrawal and was about leaving the banking hall when the robbers confronted him. The robbers were said to have aimed and shot at his head but narrowly missed their target as the bullet was said to have brushed through the side of his head near his eyes. The robbers made away with the money he withdrew from the bank. Nwosu was said to have been rushed to the hospital where he is responding to treatment. When LEADERSHIP contacted the spokesperson of the Lagos State police command, Ngozi Braide, she confirmed the incident and said that the police were already investigating it. Steve Nwosu, who was The Sun’s pioneer Saturday editor before he was appointed the daily editor, runs ...

Prophet TB  Joshua,  the   founder  and  general  overseer  of  the  Synagogue  Church, Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos,    has expressed profound shock  over  the  death  of  the  late president  of  Ghana, Prof. John Atta Mills,   who  died  on  Monday. Speaking  with  LEADERSHIP exclusively at  his  Ikotun  Synagogue  Church yesterday,  Pastor  Joshua  pointed  out  that  he  was  indeed   very  sad  at  the  death  of   the  Ghanaian  president,  saying   he   did  not   receive  any  revelation  concerning  the  death, otherwise  he  would  have   intensified   more  prayers  to  avert  his demise. The cleric  pointed  out  that  the  lat...