P-square building another massive house in parkview Estate Ikoyi:SEE PHOTO

Peter, Paul and Jude Okoye have been building the new house at Parkview Estate since June last year. The new house, which will also be a twin duplex like their Omole Estate home, will be called Squareville2. Squareville2 is costing them more than their Omole Estate mansion. I gathered exclusively that the Okoye boys bought the land in Parkview Estate for N200million and will spend another N200m to erect their dream home. They will be shuttling between their Omole home and this new one, which will be completed before the end of the year. They also have massive structures in the North

Nigerian musician Damino Damoche shot dead :SEE PHOTOS

Upcoming afro-pop singer Olaniyan Damilola popularly known as Damino Damoche is dead. He was shot this afternoon in front of Lasu after lectures by unknown gunmen alleged to be cultists.

KIM KARDASHIAN Arrive Lagos : PHOTOS

Kim Kardashian, yesterday  evening landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The US reality TV star, is in the country to co-host R&B crooner, Dare Art Alade, for his love concert tagged Love:  Like A Movie . Kardashian, who arrived without her boyfriend, Kanye West, touched down at about 8.20pm Nigerian time and has been checked into the Eko hotel and suite. Awaiting today's concept.

KIM Kardashian jets into Nigeria to host Darey Art Alade concept

KIM Kardashian hides away her baby bump in a floaty jumper as she prepares to catch a flight.

The reality star was on sizzling form, sporting long silky locks and subtle make-up. She teamed her top with leggings and above-the-knee boots, and carried a handbag adorned with lengthy tassels.

Kim – who is due to give birth to her child with Kanye West in July – jetted out of Los Angeles to host a concert in Nigeria by R&B singer Darey Art Alade.  Her trip comes hot on the heels of a court date that’s been set for her legal showdown with estranged husband Kris Humphries.

A hearing is due to begin on May 6 and could last up to five days.The judge in the case has refused to delay proceedings, even though sports star Kris had asked for a date following the end of the basketball season.Kris and Kim were married for 72 days before the socialite filed for divorce.

He’s asking for the union to be annulled on the strength of his claims that Kim only married him to score ratings for her TV show Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

Kris’ attorney Marshall Waller is attempting to acquire 13,000 hours of show footage to prove their allegations of fraud.Meanwhile, Kim’s lawyer Laura Wasser insists she and her famous client are ready for trial.

She said: “Let’s get this case dispensed with.”Kris has already been interviewed for the court battle – as have Kim’s rapper boyfriend Kanye and mum Kris Jenner.

Was Goldie married? :PHOTOS BELOW

Pictures of Goldie secret traditional and white marriage

BREAKING NEWS: Nollywood Actor Slumps, Dies At National Stadium, Lagos

Nigeriafilms.com can authoritatively report that the movie industry has lost yet another actor to death.

According to what was confirmed to us by the Lagos State chairman of AGN, Emeka Rising, while contacted on phone over the news, Lugard Onoyemu, a former Lagos State AGN Secretary under Emeka Rising, died yesterday at the National Stadium.

It was reliably gathered that Lugard slumped at about 5:30pm while he was at the Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. Before his death, we learnt that late Lugard was hale and hearty.

His death has left some of his members devastatedespecially Emeka Rising under whose administration the late actor served as secretary.

More updates later.

Susan Harvey, popularly called Goldie, Dies after Brief Illness

hiphop singer, Susan Harvey, popularly called Goldie, is dead.
News of the death of the sensational artiste, who was a housemate at the Big Brother Africa in 2012, broke on Thursday night, throwing the Nigerian  entertainment world and the larger public into mourning.
Although details of the cause of the reported death were sketchy as at press time, reports indicated that she died on Thursday night at Reddington Hospital, in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The PUNCH called the Reddington Hospital last night but a voice at the  Front Desk of the  hospital last  night said, “Sorry, I can’t confirm that now because our information unit has closed for the day.”
It was learnt that Goldie died in the presence of a Lagos-based entertainer, Denrele Edun, who was in the hospital with her.
When our correspondent tried to reach Edun, his phone was switched off.
But when a call was also put through to another artiste, Essence, she confirmed the incident, even as she wept profusely.
Essence is on the same Kenny Music label that produced Goldie’s works.
Susan Oluwabimpe Harvey was born in the early 1980s to very educated and successful parents.

The first of four kids, Goldie attended the Green Springs Montessori Primary School and St. John’s College, Palm Groove, in Lagos.
Her music career remotely kicked off at the University of Sunderland where she was admitted to study Business Management.
Goldie was signed on to Kennis Music in 2010.
A few months later, she released her acclaimed debut titled, ‘Gold’.
Her hit songs include ‘You Know It’, ‘Jawo Jawo’ and DTMB (Don’t Touch My Body).
Goldie has so far received a total of 10 awards, including Exquisite Lady of the year, Best Female Artiste award and City People Best Female Artiste of the year.
She has also been inducted as a Federal Celebrity Special Marshal, alongside other notable Nigerian Celebrities. The Law Students Society of the Obafemi Awolowo University recently issued her an Award for Musical Excellence under the category of Best Female Artiste of the Year. She has also been conferred a United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace by the Federal Government.
Goldie became the final celebrity to exit the BBA7 star game house in 2012 as the 3rd runner up.

Mike Adenuga Jnr splashed one million dollars at the super eagles

Globacom boss Dr. Mike Adenuga Jnr. last night gave the victorious Super Eagles $1million for winning the Cup of Nations.

The government’s package for the team will be announced when President Jonathan hosts them at the Presidential Villa on Tueday.

Coach Stephen Keshi got $200,000 cash from the billionaire industrialist who said he will take over the payment of his salary from next month.
Adenuga announced the package shortly after the team’s 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso’s Stallions. Africa’s richest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote had earlier given the team N130million, promising to do more after they might have won the cup.

…Super Eagles conquer Africa : PHOTOS

At a packed FNB Stadium, Johannesburg in South Africa, Sunday Mba’s splendid strike on the 40th minute was enough to hand the Super Eagles the Africa Cup of Nations trophy for the third time. Against the Stallions of Burkina Faso in the final match,

Nigeria dominated proceedings from start to finish. The score line would have been more but for poor marksmanship on the part of the Nigerian strikers.The solitary strike came with a flourish. Victor Moses’ shot from inside the area was blocked by the Burkinabes’ defence. The ball met Mba, who flicked it past one defender before poking his strike past keeper Daouda Diakite. Nigeria did not let off the attacking blitz as they pressed for more goals.

The Super Eagles twice went close to scoring inside a minute. Victor Moses got close from two yards out but he was denied by keeper Daouda Diakite, then Brown Ideye failed to get on the end of a ball across goal.

Stephen Keshi captained Nigeria to the 1994 title now he has coached the Super Eagles to their third Africa Cup of Nations title.It is the first time in 21 years that a black African coach has won the cup – Ivory Coast’s Yeo Martial was the last to do so in 1992.After Nigeria and Burkina Faso played out a 1-1 draw in their group match early on in the competition, the Super Eagles had grown in stature and went into the game as favourites.

Meanwhile, there were wild scenes of celebrations across major cities of Nigeria last night as citizens poured into the streets to toast the Super Eagles win. Fireworks lit up Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory and other parts of the country.

President Goodluck Jonathan congratulated the Super Eagles and all Nigerians on the country’s inspiring victory in the AFCON 2013 finals in Johannesburg.President Jonathan in a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, thanked Coach Stephen Keshi and all members of the team who have worked very hard and played with great focus, dedication, artistry and patriotism to make Nigeria the proud champions of Africa once again after 19 years of setbacks in the competition.

The President also commended the Minister of Sports, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, the Chairman and members of the Nigerian Football Federation and all others who have contributed to the astonishing transformation of the Super Eagles from underdogs to gallant winners and glorious soccer champions of the African continent.President Jonathan said he believes that the team’s amazing transformation from rank outsiders to champions is a clear manifestation of the even greater successes the country can achieve in all other fields of human endeavour if all Nigerians come together and devote their immense collective energies and resources to supporting the implementation of his Administration’s Agenda for National Transformation.

He said as the entire nation celebrates Nigeria’s remarkable triumph in South Africa, he wants all Nigerians to imbibe the positive lessons of the Super Eagles’ success because the fulfillment of the country’s immense potentials for greatness will be more speedily attained if more Nigerians resolve to emulate the team’s exemplary unity of purpose, dedication, commitment and devotion to service of the nation.The President also noted that he believes that having conquered Africa, the new Super Eagles can go on to achieve even greater glory at the World Cup in Brazil next year. He assures the team that it will receive every necessary support and encouragement from the Federal Government for that next national assignment.

President Jonathan thanked the Government of South Africa and the Confederation of African Football for a well-organised tournament and looks forward to receiving the victorious Super Eagles in Abuja on Tuesday.

D'banj killed it on stage at the closing ceremony of AFCON 2013 :PHOTOS

D'banj performed live at the closing ceremony of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations which was held today Sunday February 10th. He perform two songs; Oliver Twist and Top of the World. His brother K-Switch and DB records artist, J Sol joined him on stage. Of course other South African artists also performed at the closing ceremony. Good stuff!

Mali 3-1 Ghana: Eagles stun Black Stars to win Afcon bronze

The Eagles of Mali have repeated last year's exploit by beating the Black Stars of Ghana to grab the bronze medal at Orange Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013.

The Eagles who lost to the Black Starsof Ghana in the group stage sailed to a 3-1 win over the Black Stars on Saturday evening to clinch third spot at the tournament that wraps up on Sunday.

 The Malians equally pipped Ghana to third place at the 2012 edition in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea after losing to the Ghanaians in the group stage.

Mali's emblematic captain, Seydou Keita gave his side a two-goal cushion at the 47' after Mahamadou Samassa had broken the deadlock on 21'. Ghana had a chance to reduce the score in the second half from the penalty spot but top scorer Mubarak Wakasso pulled his shot wide above the cross bar.

However, the Black Stars did manage to pull one back through Kwadwo Asamoah at 82' but it was too late for Ghana to complete the come back as they went on conceding a third goal.

Mali's Sigamary Diarra sealed the 3-1 score line right at the death setting the hundreds of Malian supporters into euphoria.This year's AFCON had taken virtually the same course for both teams as last year: Ghana defeated Mali in the group stage and then bowed to Mali in the bronze final.

The Black Stars of Ghana have vie for the third place four times and have won only once, which was at the Ghana 2008 AFCON where they beat Côte D'Ivoire 4-2.

President Jonathan In London Clinic Over Intestinal Problems and Babangida’s Leg Disease Worsens

An intestinal problem has forced President Jonathan to cancel a planned surprise visit to the Super Eagles in South Africa, medical sources in London said today.

The Nigeria president, who is on a whirlwind three-nation trip to Egypt, the United Kingdom and France, had planned to surprise the Super Eagles in South Africa following their qualification for the final of the African Cup of Nations last Wednesday.

However, in London Mr. Jonathan came down with an intestinal disorder referred to as Amoebic Colitis and he underwent testing at the London Clinic on Harley Street.  The clinic is highly favoured by Nigeria’s rich and powerful.

A medical source told Sahara reporters that Mr. Jonathan’s situation is not worrisome but that the persistent nature of the condition meant the president had to undergo some screenings.  It was not clear why he did not undertake the screenings in Abuja, where State House has an excellent clinic manned by a largely idle staff.

Meanwhile, former Nigerian dictator Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida was also sighted at the InterContinental Hotel in London limping on one leg. Mr. Babangida was helped into a vehicle by two aides on his way to a hospital in the city.It was not clear if President Jonathan previously knew of Babangida’s stay at the same hotel but the two met briefly as Babangida struggled to get to his car.

Mr. Jonathan is expected to arrive in France on Monday, according to his itinerary, but it is unclear if his health issue will force a change.  Mr. Jonathan’s wife, Patience, last month returned to hospital in Germany following new health concerns.

The president has detailed the Senate President, David Mark, to cheer on the Super Eagles to victory in their final match against Burkina Faso tomorrow.A presidency source said the President plans a massive reception for the Super Eagles in Abuja on Tuesday night.

Following decades of irresponsible management of the Nigerian economy, including failure to develop the health sector, Nigeria’s leaders and their families routinely hurry off to the developed world to squander valuable foreign exchange even on minor health procedures.Two years ago, Babangida’s wife died in a hospital in California.  Prior to that, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo’s wife died in a hospital in Spain.

Governor Sullivan Chime back in Enugu

The governor arrived Enugu today. He's presently in government house. Happy he's well and back!

Miss Nigeria: 5 States, 36 Contestants, 1 Queen, the search begins!

For the 38th prestigious Miss Nigeria beauty pageant, ATN and DAAR communications (AIT) with Beth Management Ltd is touring around Nigeria looking for girls between the ages of 18-25 years old, to become the queen ambassador, a role model to young Nigerian women, a spokesperson for charity while showcasing the positive attribute of a Nigerian woman.

The casting team would be touring, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Benin, Abuja rounding up with the final casting in Lagos. Auditions will take place from the 16th February to 30th March 2013. The casting aims to maximize the opportunity for girls to participate in the most sophisticated competition. At the end of the casting tour, 36 contestants will be selected to partake in the two-week reality TV show 'THE MAKING OF A QUEEN", in which eliminations will take place leaving 21 ladies to compete for one crown at the Grand finale.

Our ultimate goal is to choose a queen based on elegance, poise, talent, intelligence and beauty.

PRIZES:3 million naira.
              A luxury car.
              Full academic scholarship in Nigeria All expense paid.
              One year modeling contract.

REQUIREMENTS To take part in the Miss Nigeria 2013 audition, applicants must be:

Female18-25.

Nigeria citizen.

Not be a mother or pregnant.

Not be married.

Must be in good health.

Moral character.
Speak good level of English language.

HOW TO APPLY

1.  Pay in registration fee of N2,500 at any Zenith Bank Branch (Acc details: ATN MISS NIGERIA BEAUTY PAGEANT Acc.Number 1013193422.

2.  Bring the bank teller & application form, along with an ID card or a copy of your birth certificate and 2 recent photos (one head to shoulder and one full length to the casting venue).

3.  INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: To be a part of this great opportunity send a two-minute video clip of yourself to YouTube and email the link to contact@missnigeria.org.ng before the 30th March 2013. BE CREATIVE! (THIS APPLIES ONLY TO INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS)

CASTING DATES AND LOCATIONSTATE:

ENUGU DATE: FEBRUARY 16TH 2013.
VENUE: THE HOTELADDRESS: PLOT 108, AZU OGBUNIKE CRESCENT, OFF NZA STREET INDEPENENCE LAYOUT, ENUGU NIGERIA
TIME: 9am-1am.

BENIN DATE: FEBRUARY 23RD 2013.
VENUE: BEST WESTERN HOTELADDRESS: EVBUOMWAN STREET, OFF SAPELE ROAD, ETETE, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE.
TIME: 10am-1pm.

ABUJA DATE: MARCH 2ND 2013.
VENUE: DunesADDRESS: 5th Floor Dunes plaza, 44 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, FCT, Abuja.
TIME: 9am-1pm .

PORTHARTCOURT DATE: MARCH 9TH 2013
VENUE: EDDIEZ WINE BARADDRESS: 11A EMEYAL STREET, GRA, PHASE 2, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE.
TIME: 9am-1pm.

LAGOS DATE: MARCH 30TH 2013
VENUE: CIVIC CENTERADDRESS: OZUMBA MBADIWE STREET, VICTORIA ISLAND LAGOS NIGERIA.
TIME: 11am-3pm

For all press, sponsorship and enquiries please email contact@missnigeria.org.ng or call 08033278752 or 08091892258. Also like us on facebook www.facebook.com/MissNigeriaBeautyPageant and follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/MISSNG2013

D'banj killed it at the closing ceremony of AFCON 2013 :PHOTOS

D'banj performed live at the closing ceremony of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations which was held today Sunday February 10th. He perform two songs; Oliver Twist and Top of the World. His brother K-Switch and DB records artist, J Sol joined him on stage. Of course other South African artists also performed at the closing ceremony. Good stuff!

Gov Yuguda to watch Eagles live in South Africa

The sports loving governor of Bauchi state, Isa Yuguda has hinted that he is going to watch the Super Eagles playing live on Sunday when they take on Burkina Faso in the final of the 29thedition of the African cup of nations going on in South Africa.

In a press statement made available  signed by the state press secretary, Ishola Mike, the governor who watched the Stephen Keshi tutored lads whitewashed the lesser Eagles of Mali 4-1 on Wednesday in the first semi final encounter at Moses Mbhida Stadium in Durban with his state executive at the government house, Bauchi said he was thrilled by the performance of the boys as such he want to be on ground on Sunday to cheer the team to victory.

The statement read, “This Eagles I saw today are the Eagles of hope, therefore I want to be n South Africa to cheer the boys to victory on Sunday. If this is how the boys have been doing previously, why would anybody say he will not support them?”Meanwhile, Gov. Yuguda insisted that his joy was completed when the Eagles successfully spell ‘MALI’ with goals, adding that the boys can do even better against the Burkinabes on Sunday at the climax of the Afcon 2013 even though he opined that Keshi’s led Eagles played the final of the tournament last Sunday against the Elephant of Cote d’Ivoire in the quarter final where they triumphed by 2-1.

Nigerian actress Yetunde Akilapa sent to kirikiri prison

Nollywood actress,Yetunde Akilapa, was on Thursday sent to Kirikiri Prison, Apapa, Lagos for allegedly being in possession of 100 master keys..

Miss Akilapa was on Wednesday detained at the Alade Divisional Police headquarters in Somolu, Lagos following a complaint lodged by a complainant, accusing the actress of stealing the 100 master keys found on her.According to a statement written by her at the police headquarters, it was not the first time the suspect would be accused of stealing.

She said: “There was a day she came home to see my relative and when I opened her bag after she went to the toilet I found a phone that was later found to have been stolen. We seized the phone from her and returned it to the owner despite her denying that she did not steal the phone.”When the case came up at the Magistrate’s Court in Somolu on Thursday, the police prosecutor, Inspector Anyanwu, told the court that Miss Akilapa was arrested by a mob that accused her of conspiracy and stealing of bunches of keys.The offence, according to the prosecutor, is punishable under section 383, 516 and 517 criminal code of Lagos state.In her response to the charge during the court session, the accused, who claimed to be trained by popular actor Abbey Lanre, said:  “I have featured in about five films including Aiyelaba.“I produced Bunmi Akata which I use a bunch of 100 keys to act. I am also a makeup artist.“On the day I was arrested, a woman named Mama Ayoola, called me and said that I should bring weaveon for her.

I did not know Mama Ayoola was not living at that compound. When I got there, I asked a girl about Mama Ayoola and she directed me to knock on the next door.“ An Igbo man peeped from the door and said Mama Ayo was not living there. And as I was about going out, the mob pounced on me, searched my bags and found the hundred keys with the weaveon. They later handed me over to the policemen at Alade Divisional headquarters.”The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges and the magistrate, Justice Mrs. E.A. Adekomaya, granted her bail in the sum of N14,000 with two sureties who must own a landed property in Lagos, with evidence of paying tax to Lagos state government.
The case was adjourned till 12 March, 2013, while the defendant was moved to Kirikiri prison in Apapa, Lagos pending when she could perfect her bail conditions..

TOUCHING STORY Of Victor Moses That Will Make You Cry (MUST READ)

This is the story of a young boy whose parents were murdered during 2002 riots in Kaduna. He was aged 11 years at the time. His parents, Mr Austine and Mrs Josephine Moses, were missionaries until they met their untimely death.

The boy left his house to play football but returned home to see that all his parents had laboured for had been razed down and he would never see his mother and father again.
He was taken to London by his uncle almost immediately after the incident. While in London, he began deploying his football skills.Though his parents were murdered, his passion for football was never killed. He played football for his school and later for a local Tandrige League club until Crystal Palace FC approached him.
From that point, his career progressed in leaps and bounds.This player played for England's under 16, 17, 19 and 21 teams between 2005 and 2010 scoring 11 goals for England during this period.
He later moved to Wigan Athletic and now he plays for Chelsea.

This footballer is called VICTOR MOSES.

His story is a touching one, I share his pains. I also share his courage. He had a choice not to step into Nigeria again but he didn't take that option.

When the call to serve his fatherland came, Moses dumped England and embraced Nigeria...That is patriotism!Today, we see a Victor Moses bringing joy to every Nigerian including those who may have inspired his parent's death...That is Love!

On Sunday, Moses would stand for the National Anthem and pledge allegiance to a country that couldn't defend his parents...That is faith!

Moses would deliver the "African Cup of Nations" trophy to Nigeria not minding what had happened in the past... That is forgiveness!

Moses rose through bitterness and despair to the limelight of hope and courage.He never gave up on his country. He persevered... That is purpose!

If someone like Victor Moses, despite the bitter past, never gave up on Nigeria, then why should we....! ONE NIGERIA

Eagles need Moses, Emenike for final – Keshi

An excited Super Eagles’ Coach, Stephen Keshi, is fervently praying for the quick recovery of his injured strikers, Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses, insisting that both players are key to the final on Sunday.

Keshi, who dedicated the victory against Mali to God said he was hopeful that both players would be cleared by the team doctors and certified fit to be ready for the final game.“I’m hoping that the both Moses and Emenike are going to be okay after proper scans and examinations.

We need everyone for the final game because every player is important to our preparation for the final.” Keshi, speaking on the team’s improved form, said he knew that the first three games were going to be difficult, but that after that, things were going to be better. “I want to thank God that we’re in the final despite leaving out key players from the squad for the Nigerian domestic league.

Not only skillful players could do the job for you in a tournament, but any player that could work for the team was what we need hence the decision to take six players along with us.”

On the Mali side that he had once coached, Keshi gave credit to the team for its fighting spirit and singled out Barcelona’s former star, Keita, for his efforts in carrying his team.“Having coached Mali before, I know that they are a slow side and knew what to do. But I must commend them for their play and especially Keita.” On if he felt fulfilled that he defeated Mali’s foreign coach in the tournament, the big boss noted that he is not in any way against foreign coaches working in Africa, but insists that only qualified foreign coaches should be given jobs.
He observed that many foreigners who come to Africa to coach only start their careers here and as such carpenters should not be hired as coaches, he said.