Interviews & Hype: "Why I'm Still Single Despite Everything" - BBA's Karen Igho

BBA winner, Karen Igho is really waiting patiently for her real husband. Below is her latest rants...

"My celebrity status attracts and it scares men away too. It scares some because not every man can handle or understand fame. It takes a strong and understanding man to be able to be with a female celebrity. The attracting aspect comes from when they just want to be with you because they want to be able to say 'I’ve been with Karen Igho'.

It takes God’s grace to be able to sift the chaff from the wheat.I’m not in any relationship at the moment because... Love is unpredictable though; if my man comes along the way, then it is all well and good."

Don't know why guys are ignoring this babe. Please, Lagos guys try and consider Karen noow. LOL!

Gossip & Gists: Police Rescue 16 Pregnant Teenagers From Illegal Orphanage Run By A Fake Doctor In Imo State

The Imo State Police Command yesterday rescued 16 pregnant girls aged between 14 to 19 years from an illegal orphanage that operated in the guise of an NGO. The 'orphanage' was operated by a fake medical doctor, James Ezuma.

Ezuma is currently standing trial for alleged gun running. The NGO named the Ezuma Women and Children Rights Protection Initiative (EWCRPI) was a platform that shields Ezuma's criminal activities from security operatives.

Briefing our correspondence, the State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Musa Katsina, disclosed that "...the NGO was a baby factory where girls were encouraged to get pregnant and paid N100,000 on delivery to give away their babies, who then have been used for purposes ranging from child trafficking to rituals", Katsina said.

He added that "... the Command is trying to unravel the whereabouts of a baby that was snatched away from its teenage mother, Nnachi Chinaza, by the suspect who refused to disclose to the Police who the baby was sold to".

"So far he has taken us to Abia state where he said the baby is but we were unable to recover the baby, though investigations are still ongoing, the presumption at the moment is that the baby may have been used for ritual purposes", Katsina said.

He warned parents to watch their teenage girls to protect them from child traffickers and baby factory operators. Katsina further said that Ezuma was arraigned before an Owerri Chief Magistrate Court in November 2013 for the offence of conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearms.

However, when the police conducted a search on the premises of the purported NGO, sixteen pregnant girls between the ages of fourteen and nineteen were found; also recovered was an automatic eight loader pump action gun which is a prohibited firearm.

The 19-year-old mother of the missing child from Ebonyi State told us she was directed to come to the home by a lady who promised she will be taken care of. She said that her baby was taken away without her consent. "When I started disturbing him to give me my baby, he gave me one hundred thousand Naira instead".

The names of the rescued expectant mothers were given as Peace Effiong (24, Rivers state), Rita Nnanna (25, Anambra), Blessing Ubbah (20, Lagos), Joy Brown (19, Imo), Precious Anyadike (18, Lagos), Kelechi Wenwu (17, Imo), Chidinma Okoro (19, Enugu), Iheekanma Onwubiko (21, Imo), Chinyere Ibenime (20, Imo), Nkiru Alozie (16, Abia), Nnachi Chinaza (19, Ebonyi), Victoria Peter Udoh (16, Akwa Ibom), Ngozi Ike (20, Rivers), Chika Eze (18, Abia), Jecila Nwonke (19, Abia) and Chinaza Samsom (14, Abia).

Also recovered in the vast remises were ten exotic cars such as a green Jaguar Car with reg. # PD787 IKJ, a red Lincon Navigator with registration number, DN 494 ABC, ash Jaguar Car with reg. # BT 929 GWA, white Chrysler with reg. # RBC 335 AS, Red Chrysler with reg. # BH 168 GWA, white Chrysler with reg. # JZ 608 ABC, black Lincoln Car with reg. # EU 917 LND, ash Honda Jeep with reg. # EZ 388 ABJ and two other unregistered cars, ash Nissan Quest and Nissan Partfinder Jeep.

To recall, on November 25, Imo State Government promised to revoke certificates of all foster homes in its attempt to solve the problems of baby factories in the state. 'Production' of babies has become a 'blooming' business in Nigeria. There are, however, no statistics on the number of babies sold, nor the young men and women entangled.

Gossip & Gists: Mandela’s Death Leaves South Africa Without Its Moral Center

Freedom fighter, statesman, moral compass and South Africa's symbol of the struggle against racial oppression. That was Nelson Mandela, who emerged from prison after 27 years to lead his country out of decades of apartheid.

He died Thursday night at age 95. His message of reconciliation, not vengeance, inspired the world after he negotiated a peaceful end to segregation and urged forgiveness for the white government that imprisoned him.

"As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison," Mandela said after he was freed in in 1990. Mandela, a former president, battled health issues in recent years, including a recurring lung infection that led to numerous hospitalizations.

Despite rare public appearances, he held a special place in the consciousness of the nation and the world.

"Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father," South African President Jacob Zuma said. "What made Nelson Mandela great was precisely what made him human. We saw in him what we seek in ourselves."

His U.S. counterpart, Barack Obama, echoed the same sentiment. "We've lost one of the most influential, courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this Earth," Obama said. "He no longer belongs to us -- he belongs to the ages."

Music: "Man Need Am" By Jerome BiznesMan [Radio Edit]

Here is something new, something Erotic and X-rated from Ware Houze artiste; Jerome BiznesMan, he titles this one "Man Need Am", produced by Jez Blenda.

The song with its xplicit contents have raised a whole lot of controversies on social networks, and may probable raise the eyebrows of the NBC. "Man Need Am" by Jerome BiznesMan both X-rated and Radio Edit versions are available for your listening pleasure.
 



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Events: Hennessy Presents “TRAFFIC LIGHT SPECIAL” For Beat Bar Crawl Finale

The Hennessy Beat Bar crawl has reached its final lap for 2013! Wizkid, Davido, Ice Prince, Banky W, others to perform!

After touring different Lagos clubs with great Nigerian music and the multiple goodness Hennessy brings, the bar crawl will hold its last club tour tagged “Traffic Light Special” on Friday, December 6^th at the Maddox Club in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Traffic Light Special event will involve guests wearing a hint of one of the colours of the Traffic Light, which are Red, Yellow and Green and will have symbolic meanings.

Guests in Red are taken and not willing to mingle. Those in Yellow are open to banters while guests in green are good to go and ready to mingle!

In conjunction with Beat FM, the event will feature top artistes like Ice Prince, Banky W, Davido, Chidinma, Sound Sultan, May D, Phyno, Sean Tizzle among other acts.

Gossip & Gists: Man, 22, Commits Suicide After Being Dumped By His 48-Year-Old Married Sugar Mummy

A young man is dead after he couldn’t take the pain of being dumped by his “sugar mummy,” according to police reports in Ghana.

Tema Police said that a local man committed suicide after being dumped by his girlfriend, who was more than twice his age. 22-year-old Michael Jaja believed that his sweet life ended when his 48-year-old sugar mummy decided to call off their relationship.

The man, who received a Toyota Corolla as a gift and a fully paid trip to Dubai and China, also lived in the house belonging to the sugar mummy’s husband.

All seemed between the two until she broke the news of her husband’s return from abroad, prompting them to end the relationship. Jaja did not take the news well, and he told the woman that he will commit suicide.

Jaja took a bottle of acid and drank it. He died from poisoning.

Gossip & Gists: See What These Girls Are Doing While Others Are In Church [PHOTO]

There was a story about this sometime ago talking about how these girls went gaga in a club, no one gave the true story saying it was at a time they had told their folks they were going to a vigil.

At a time in life, ladies feel they have their lives to themselves, and only God can help save them from the social vices that trail such freedoms.

How would you advice such ladies be treated to get a constructive ending?

Interviews & Hype: Bukky Wright Reveals Why Actresses Live Fake Lives

Bukky Wright is an actress in Nollywood. The beautiful actress has also produced quite a large number of Yoruba movies. As a norm in the showbiz industry, living fake lives is synonymous to Nollywood, the entertainment world generally.

Showbiz as it’s being called is all about show but what happens when what one shows is nothing to show home about? This, of course, might have led the Nollywood diva, Bukky Wright to share her opinion on why entertainers live fake lives and what makes her different.

“I think it is crazy for any celebrity to paint the picture of what he or she cannot achieve five years from now. They call it showbiz and you have to show, but sometimes, you have to put that aside and be yourself. I am not the kind of woman that likes to do what others do. I love to be myself and those who know me would tell you that is the real Bukky for you.”

On who the real Bukky Wright is “the real Bukky Wright is God-fearing, down to earth, but very blunt to a large extent. The funny thing about this job is that people won’t complain if you act in a movie where you are asked to cry from the beginning to the end. It will surprise you to hear that some of my fans do tell me that when I am crying in movies, they also cry. What that tells you is that I am doing what I have to do rightly, interpreting my roles passionately.”

Gossip & Gists: FG Ready To Pay Salary Arrears Of Lecturers Who Comply With Resumption Ultimatum – NUC

The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC, Professor Julius Okojie has said that the Federal Government was ready to pay the four-month salary arrears owed academic staff who returns to work.

Briefing our correspondence, yesterday, in Abuja, Okojie said; "Councils have been directed to shift the resumption date to December 9. The new deadline, has already been communicated to the Pro-Chancellors Tuesday (yesterday) morning."

“The Federal Government as an employer of labour cannot just fold its arms while the institutions remain shut and its clients — the students — continue to suffer. You cannot pay someone who has failed to resume work. You are on strike and you want to be paid. What if some have already left the system? Some of our very bright lecturers may have got jobs elsewhere already.”

Okojie noted that “the resumption order does not necessarily mean students would commence academic activities immediately but the school environment has to be put back in shape as reptiles may have taken over some places, and the Senate of each institution has to revisit the academic calendar. Students would be expected to resume one or two weeks after the December 9 resumption deadline”.

Okojie while responding to several issues raised by ASUU, insisted that it was a general consensus at the November 4, 2013 meeting with the President to have the Permanent Secretary of the Education Ministry sign the resolutions reached after the meeting.

Okojie stressed that the issue of the inclusion of a non-victimization clause as now demanded by ASUU did not even come up at all during and after the meeting.

“Jega and Awuzie are past ASUU chairmen. Are they not holding good positions in Nigeria today? Why would anyone victimize someone for exercising his right? If anyone would do such a thing, not the Jonathan government. In fact the mood that day did not reflect such, we were all smiles and hugs. After that meeting we were all hopeful that was the end of the crises,” he said.

He wondered why ASUU would return three weeks later, after it had failed to get back to government on November 8 as agreed, and demand addition of new clauses.

He said: “The 2009 Agreement stipulates that any party that wants a re-negotiation should inform the Ministry of Labour. If ASUU had said they would resume, but the outstanding issues must be addressed, government would have no choice,” Okojie said.

On the N200 billion revitalization fund which ASUU is demanding should be disbursed within two weeks, Okojie diclosed that the money has been deposited in an account in the Central Bank of Nigeria. “The money cannot, however, be disbursed just anyhow because they are meant for capital projects,” he said.

Okojie therefore appealed to the striking union to return to work in the interest of students who he described as the victims. “One of the universities in Uganda where our children are enrolling, neigbouring countries do not even accept their degrees. Our children are going to schools with poorer degrees,” he lamented.

Gossip & Gists: Who Did Dangote And Jim Ovia Lose The ‘Forbes African Person Of The Year’ Award To?

Nigerian Agriculture Minister Akinwumi Adesina has been named the 2013 Forbes African of the Year beating Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote and Jim Ovia.

Adesina was given the award for his reforms to the country’s farming sector. "He is a man on a mission to help Africa feed itself", said Forbes Africa editor Chris Bishop.

"My goal is to make as many millionaires, maybe even billionaires, from agriculture as possible", Adesina said in his acceptance speech.

Aliyu Tanko from BBC Hausa says Adesina has introduced more transparency into the supply and distribution of fertiliser, which had previously been marred by massive corruption.

Gossip & Gists: Kenyan Footballer Dennis Oliech Denies Impregnating Pendo

Reports in some Kenya media allege the controversial singer took in for the 28-year-old footballer following a steamy affair. Some say it’s possible she has already aborted the baby.

However, Oliech denied this rumour with the claim that he has no business with Pendo "I am not dating her. I don’t even know her personally. My enemies are behind this and I choose to ignore it. I won’t be pulled into petty politics, I have no idea what they want to achieve. I am not even interested in knowing all that. But I want to be left alone. I live a quiet life" he told Monday Blues.

Stories on Pendo’s sexual escapades have been rampant this year especially with earlier claims of her sleeping with 19-year-old gospel singer, Willy Paul which almost jeopardized the young star’s career. The socialite was also linked with Nigerian pop star, Davido when he visited Kenya for the Bombaata Festival even though Davido denied her claims.

Music: "Kilode" By CD Kah

No need of introduction but its been a while you've heard about him or hear any song from him... Baddest nigga in town, CeeDee Kah, back with new banging single for the December and for all his fans worldwide.

You have listen to "Me & You", "Pastor CD Kah", "Hypertek 4 2Face" and also "Apology" by Lekside featuring CD Kah, trending online and last time he drop the song titled, "Omode Olowo" & "Gbogbo Biz Girls" trended on FM stations as supports came from Coast 2 Coast DJs and DJ Chenz (Da Upbeatz of AIT).

Now dropped new single titled, "Kilode" meaning #WhatHappened. You should know what to expect from him, don't dull.

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Music: Ark BML Features Solidstar In New Single, "Kweke"

Nigerian-US based Artiste and the founder of B.M.L (BIG MONEY LEAGUE) which was founded in Jacksonville Florida, whose real name is Opeyemi Akintide.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria. Ark BML, a rapper and song writer is out after the successful released of his 4 mixtapes till date namely; High, Big Money League Vol. 1 & 2, Nigermerican Swag with a brand new single, “Kweke” featuring Achievas Entertainment sensational singer, Solidstar.



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Gossip & Gists [PHOTOS]: Behind The Scene Photos From “RAISE YOUR GLASSES” Video Shoot With D'Banj, Sean Tizzle, Vector, Seyi Shay, Others

The official video of the 2013 Hennessy Artistry theme song titled “Raise Your Glasses” will premiere tomorrow, December 4, 2013.

The video, which was directed by fast rising cinematographer, MattMax and features 2014 Hennessy Artistry headliner, D'Banj and was shot in Victoria Island in September.

Cameo appearances were also made by Sean Tizzle, Seyi Shay, Vector, Pucado, EFA among others.

Music: Mary Atainyene Features Freke Umoh & Philz Baba In "ANANAMbiet (The Incomparable God)"

Here is the much anticipated brand new single from Pastor Mary Atainyene, featuring Freke Umoh and Philz Baba. Yes, its finally here!

The song is groovy and very much different from the songs we have known Mary Atainyene  for it comes heavily recommended for your download and is quite a contemporary piece that is in tune with the times.

Indeed, you can kick off the celebrations with this new great gospel tune and we do recommend that you keep it on repeat as you enjoy when you hit the play button.

Pastor (Mrs.) Mary Atainyene is one of the gifted hands God has given to humanity. She is multi-talented, highly organised and well-travelled. Mary is a spirit-filled minister of the gospel, in word and songs.

Today, many young people and adults especially in the body of Christ receive instant inspiration, blessing and soul refreshment whenever this woman of faith rises to minister either as a guest speaker or guest artiste. Either way, Mary Atainyene is always at her best, exhibiting uncommon humility, candour, elegance and finesse.

 

 

 

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Gossip & Gists [Pidgin]: The Widow Whose Life Turned Better

Just hear rumours from Edo state now say widows from that place now dey beef that woman above wey her life just change already because them tell am to 'GO & DIE'.

Now she dey enter gofment house anyhow and if her juju work wella, she fit widow Osho Baba because himself na widower nah.

Abeg more widows need empowerment oooo, una sabi when Osho Baba go waka go do inspection again?

Sossip & Gists: "In Just One Year, My Life Changed Forever", Read Matse Uwatse’s Story

2013!! Slowly coming to an end. A year of many joys and enlightenment. If one had told me on the December 31, 2012 when I lit fireworks and screamed ‘Happy New Year!’ that I would be married and expecting a miracle; my mini-me, I would have doubted. If someone had told me I would be a dual citizen of Nigeria and Germany, I would have wondered how. I was terribly hurt in 2012 but in just one year my life changed forever.

Some have said, ‘Can she ever settle down?’, ‘Who will marry this feminist?’, ‘Which man go put this one for house?’. Well, my God has answered those questions. I have grown mentally, spiritually and emotionally. I have learnt not to be selfish and more tolerant. It wasn’t all roses in 2013… I lost my job that I put so much into but gratefully other doors are opening. I was sick beyond comprehension and thought I would die but God was with me.

I fought with some family members but it brought us closer. I gained better relationships with my loved ones and I acquired a brand new family (The Nnolis) and in the process of making my own. As the last days of December 2013 comes, keep believing, keep fighting and stay strong. Miracles do happen. You heart desires will be granted. Your pain will be removed and your joy established.

But remember, always keep a clean heart and wish others no evil and I guaranty you, it will be well with you shortly. Lord, I thank you for 2013…It is a year I will always remember. Keep us all to enjoy the blessing of 2014.

Gossip & Gists: Why’s Everyone Surprised Tonto Dike Won ‘Best Actress’ Award?

Majority of the guests who attended the recently held Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) awards were surprised when Tonto Dike was announced the winner of the Best Actress category.

The controversial actress beat other nominees including Ini Edo, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Jackie Appiah and a few others to clinch the award. Many had rooted for Rita Dominic who has carted most of the Best Actress awards for this year but was ousted by Dike who got a nomination for her role in the Uche Jombo produced 'My Life, My Damage'.

To receive the award, the actress was accompanied to the stage by her alleged boyfriend, Michael Awolaja of Malivelihood customizing company responsible for all of the actress’ customized gadgets and accessories.

The annual event hosted by Tewa Onasanya‘s Exquisite Magazine was held at the Red Carpet Event Centre, Lagos.

Check out the list of winners below…

Film Actress of the Year

Tonto Dike

Female On-Air-Personality of the Year

Tolu Adeleru Balogun

Female Promising Artiste

Pryse

Female Stylist of the Year

Tiannah Styling

Brand Ambassador of the Year

Dolapo Oni SNAP

Ladies in PR & Management

Sarah Donalds

TV Presenter of the Year

Zainab Balogun

Producer of the Year

Rita Dominic and Mildred Okwo

Female Accessory Designer of the Year

Madam Coquette

Female Cloth Retailer of the Year

MANGO

Promising Female Blogger of the Year

Jahfizz

 

Fashion Designer of the Year

MOOFA

Beauty Brand of the Year

Zaron

Makeup Artiste of the Year

Joyce Jacobs

Promising Bloggers of the Year

thirdworldprofashional.com & e365online.com

Food Manufacturing Company of the Year

(as voted by women)

Dangote Foods

Household Goods Manufacturing Brand of the Year

(as voted for by women)

SAMSUNG

Recognition Awards

Mosunmola Umoru, Opeyemi Eric Olaleye, Dr. Joe Okei Odumakin, Adeola Azeez

Gossip & Gists: BBA’s Annabel Mbaru Shoots First Movie

Unlike her fellow Big Brother Africa ‘The Chase’ contenders, Annabel Mbaru has been silent since the end of the reality show but it seems she is now beginning to hug the limelight again.

 

Just recently, the Kenyan lady landed a deal with Orion and Mama Watari Trust Fund where she was appointed a goodwill ambassador. Now, she’s joining the movie industry to work on her first project. 

"Shooting my first movie. The team (Mnet) is amazing too… Have a great morning everyone", she tweeted some days ago.

Events: Femi Kuti, Hugh Masakela, Earl Klugh For Bayelsa International Jazz Festival

A number of top Jazz acts have been lined up for the maiden edition of Bayelsa State International Jazz Festival.

Jazz artistes expected are South Africa’s legend Hugh Masakela, Nigeria’s Femi Kuti and American Jazz legend Earl Klugh. Others include Somi, Ego, Gbamgbe BrassBand Cotonou and Naija Jazz All Stars Band.

The Government of Bayelsa is adding Jazz to its tourism roll call as the state capital Yenogoa has hosted several events in the last eight months which includes Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) and the National to Festival of Arts and Culture.

According to the state’s Commissioner of Information, Mackson Fefegha, ‘the Seriake Dickson administration is determined to transform Bayelsa into a tourism hub in Africa’.

The event holds from December 3 to 7, 2013.

Gossip & Gists: Did Kim Kardashian Change Kanye West?

Yea yea, we know Kim Kardashian taking her one billionth selfie shouldn’t really be news. Just that one can’t help but wonder what’s going on in the mind of hubby-to-be Kanye West.

Take a look at Kanye as he stands in the background looking: emotionless. It’s like he doesn’t want to be there but can’t help it. It begs the question: what have the Kardashian women got that somehow overpowers the men in their lives, throwing them in second place – Kris Humphries, Bruce Jenner, Lamar Odom, Scott Disick. Makes sense?

We won’t deny that a lot of Kanye fans feel he hasn’t been acting himself for a long while now but his ‘craze’ seems to have grown exponentially ever since he started dating the TV reality star in 2012.

The rapper now refers to his wife as the modern day Marilyn Monroe, saying they, as a couple, are more influential than the Obamas!

In recent times, Kanye has been thrown into the public eye with Paparazzi swarming over him, releasing one of the most confusing albums of the year, going off on a Photographer at L.A.X Airport, ranting at Pusha T’s album listening party, naming his daughter North West, turning up on radio host Sway, calling himself the most influential genius in the last 10 years, and on and on…

Will Yeezy fall in line with the other ‘Kardashian men’ who have somewhat fallen out of the public’s favour and acceptance (except Scott Disick)? Only time will tell.

Gossip & Gists: Mary J. Blige Gave Up Alcohol After Whitney’s death

Mary J. Blige has revealed that the death of her close friend Whitney Houston shocked her so much she gave up drinking alcohol as she realised the ‘importance’ of her own life.

The ‘Be Without You’ songstress says her close pal’s death in February 2012 had such a profound effect on her she began contemplating her own mortality and gave up drinking in a bid to boost her health. She said: "I was at her funeral [and] being that close to someone you loved so dearly, in a coffin, it freaked me out. It made me realise the importance of my own life. ’I didn’t stop overnight, it was a process. I feel great right now. I have more clarity, more focus, more patience. And I lost weight. When you stop drinking it flies off!"

The 42-year-old star will even abstain from toasting her 10-year anniversary with husband Kendu Isaacs with a glass of champagne next year. She told our source: "I’ll have a glass of ginger ale. Ginger ale and Diet Coke are my drinks."

The ‘No More Drama’ hitmaker, who was hit with a $3.4 million tax lien earlier this year, says there are always obstacles in life, but she has learned to deal with whatever may come her way. She explained: "There’s always drama, but you have to learn to navigate your way through it. Life is full of trials and tribulations, but I know now how to get out of it. You have to make a decision to say ‘no more."