Taiwo Hassan popularly known as "Ogogo", celebrates his Birthday Today

 Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as "Ogogo" celebrates his birthday today 31st of October. He is best known for his roles in Yoruba language movies. He was born October 31, 1959 to late Subair Akande Taiwo and Alimot Ayinke, from the Akinnikuolu Compound in Ilaro, Ogun State (Nigeria).

He attended Gazikia College (Lagos, Nigeria), and then went on train as an automobile mechanic at Yaba Technical School (Lagos, Nigeria).

US Tennis Superstar Serena and Venus Williams Visit Nigeria

US tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams finally arrived in Lagos. As part of a planned African Tour to begin a three-day visit to Lagos, from Tuesday October 30 to Friday, November 2.

Venus arrived at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos at about 3PM on Tuesday, October 30,2012 with officials from the ‘Breaking The Mould,’ BTM campaign team as well as pressmen welcoming them. Serena arrived later around 9PM.

From the airport, Venus was led straight to a waiting convoy of vehicles and driven to Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island where another group of Journalists had also assembled to receive the tennis queen.

Looking visibly excited about her coming to Lagos, she was accompanied by her managers, who however, did not allow her to entertain any questions from the journalists saying, Venus and Serena will speak to the media elaborately on the purpose of their visit during a Media Conference scheduled to hold on Wednesday 31, October 2012 in Lagos. 

They are scheduled to pay the Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola a courtesy at the State House on Wednesday (today), after which they will head to a tennis clinic at Ikoyi Club. They will also visit a puberty education class for girls, then wrap it up by playing an exhibition match before going to South Africa on Friday, November 2, 2012.

$45m private jet: “Governor Amaechi bought it for safety” – Semenitari

The Rivers State Government has confirmed the purchase of a brand new Bombardier Jet for Governor Chibuike Amaechi at a cost of $45million.

Mrs. Ibim Semenitari,the Commissioner for Information in reaction to inquiries by P.M.NEWS said “It was paid for two years ago. The reason is for safety. The new aircraft is a much safer one.”

She said the old aircraft will be sold.

According to a report, Amaechi acquired the brand new Bombardier Global 5000 (N565RS) for his exclusive use.

The report criticised Amaechi for going for such luxury ” at time hundreds of thousands of residents in his state are displaced by the worst flooding crisis in the state’s history”.

However,Semenitari pointed out that the purchase was made two years ago based on expert advice that the new one is safer.

She argued that the Governor duly consulted the Rivers state House of Assembly and the purchase was approved.

She said that the state government has not neglected the flood victims.

According to the Saharareporters, however,the newly purchased jet left Montreal-Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Quebec to Dakar Yoff International Airport.

And then it was delivered to the state government on 7 October 2012.

The jet was primarily purchased from Bombardier in Canada for $45.7 million through the Bank of Utah Trustee account.

“This is an ungodly act,” said a Port Harcourt-based human rights campaigner.

Amaechi was said to have traded off the state’s current Embraer Legacy 600 claiming it was too expensive to maintain.

There were also unconfirmed claims that the jet was struck by lightning”.

P.M.NEWS recalls that the sale of Rivers’ Dash 8-Q200 aircraft to Cross River State for $6 million.

Cross River State government decision to lease the plane to Aero Contractors to undertake commercial flights to and from Obudu airstrip was a source of media war between the State Action Congress of Nigeria,A C N,the State government.

The state claimed it sold the plane at 6Million US Dollars,while the Cross Rivers state goverment claimed it bought it at 9Million Dollars.

The ACN spokesman,Jerry Needam, asked the state government to come out clean about the actual amount it sold the aircraft.

source: .osundefender.org

3rd Mainland Bridge Re-Opens Today

The federal government will re-open the 3rd Mainland Bridge today Tuesday October 30th, one week ahead of the November 6th scheduled date of re-opening.
 The longest bridge in West Africa, which connects Lagos Island to the mainland, was partially closed in early July to allow for thorough repair works that cost the government one billion Naira.
What a relief! 

source: lindaikeji

Omoni Oboli and Hubby Nnamdi Celebrates 12 years

Omoni Oboli is extremely happy today – she and her hubby Nnamdi are celebrating 12 years of marital bliss.

The Nollywood actress excitedly announced on micro-blogging site Twitter ‘12yrs of marriage! I just thank The Lord for His grace, mercy and many many more years in Jesus name!'.

Oboli was in June 2012 announced as the ambassador-spokesperson for the beauty care brand – Venus.

Bomb blast at St Rita Catholic Church in Kaduna

The bomb blast at St Rita Catholic Church in Kaduna yesterday  killed at least 8 people and injured over 100.
 A Honda CRV packed with explosives into the church building at about 8.45am while worshipers gathered for the Sunday service.

CBR AWARDS

Clubs, bars and restuarant have always played a major role in the Lagos-city's nightlife

They’ve brought life and lavish culture to the city and the organisations in the industry have set different standards over the years. Without them, Lagos Nightlife will be dead.

Organiser: The Club Bar and Restuarant

Contact Person: Ola Alabi

Email: olaalabi@thecbrawards.com

Date: Dec 12, 2012

Venue: Landmark Events, Victoria Island, Eti Osa, Lagos

Time: 4PM

Top 10 Mics Concert

The music concert which is been organised by entertainment powerhouse, Koga Entertainment will also feature Afro Juju legend, Sir Shina Peters with ace comedian, Basketmouth anchoring the widely publicized music event. The presenter of the Big Friday Show succeeds ace humorist.

For enquiries, please call: Anu: 08035644186 or Bigsam Media on 08025164040 or Omoh: 08098563752.

Organizer: Koga Entertainment

Contact Person: Amaka Emerole

Venue: Eko hotel and suites, Victoria Island, Eti Osa, Lagos

Phones: 08035644186, 08025164040, 08098563752

Williams Sister live in Lagos

Tennis Champions, Venus and Serena Williams will land in Lagos at the end of October as the first leg of the recently launched 'Breaking the Mould' (BTM) women's empowerment initiative that has already garnered international support, the dynamic duo will inspire , motivate and mentor a broad range of audience through a series of supporting initiatives which include: lectures, a gala dinner and an exhibition match.

Organizer: breaking the Mould

Contact Person: Kayode Okunade

Email: kayode@connectmarketingonline.com

Contact Person : 08051294887

Date: Oct30, 2012- Nov2, 2012

Venue: Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, 12, Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan , Lagos

tickets: Regular: N5,000 naira, VIP: N10,000 naira.

Time: 11AM   

                             

Lagos State Government's ban Okadas on 475 roads in Lagos

 Lagos State Government's ban Okadas on 475 roads in Lagos. It's not like an outright ban, they are just not allowed to ply many roads in Lagos. 475 roads.

The Okada riders went on a rampage yesterday destroying BRT buses along Ikorodu Rd, prompting the Lagos House of Assembly to threaten an outright ban if they continue to destroy government property.

Do you support the Lagos State Government's decision on the ban?

Governor Segun Mimiko Wins The Ondo State Governorship Election

Governor Segun Mimiko  from Labour Party wins the Ondo State governorship election. The announcement of the results by the Independent National Electoral Commission began at 2:55am today and ended at 4:30am.

Out of the 15 LGAs, the LP candidate won in 12 LGAS including Akoko South-East, Akoko North-East, Akoko North-West and others. The Action Congress of Nigeria candidate (ACN), Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, won in two local government areas, while the Peoples Democratic Party candidate (PDP), Olusola Oke,  won in one.

Congratulation Governor Segun Mimiko.

Winner Of The Headies AWARD 2012

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in every realms: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity)

The Invasion – P-Square   ***WINNER***

Superstar – Wizkid

Everybody Loves Ice Prince – Ice Prince

Super C Season – Naeto C

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.

Wizkid   ***WINNER***

Ice Prince

P-Square

Naeto C

D’Banj.

SONG OF THE YEAR

Most popular song from an album in year under review. Decided by voting

Oliver Twist – D’Banj   ***WINNER***

Chop My Money – P-Square ft. Akon & May-D

Dami Duro – Davido

Gaga Crazy – Chuddy K

Kukere – Iyanya

RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Best single recording (on-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential

Ara – Brymo   ***WINNER***

Stupid Song – Bez

Private Trips – Wande Coal

I Love You – Praiz

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top-notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.

Tee-Y Mix – Super C Season (Naeto C)   ***WINNER***

Cobhams – Stupid Song (Bez)

Shizzy – Dami Duro (Davido)

Jay Sleek – Private Trips (Wande Coal)

Jesse Jagz – E.L.I (Ice Prince)

BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)

Best conceptualised, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.

Chop My Money Remix (P-Square) – Jude Okoye   ***WINNER***

5 & 6 (Naeto C) – Clarence Peters

Ara (Brymo) – Aje Filmworks

Kosorombe (Dipp ft. Da Grin) – Mex

BEST R ‘N’ B SINGLE

Best R&B single in year under review (by single individual or group)

Soundtrack – May D   ***WINNER***

Private Trips – Wande Coal

Stupid Song – Bez

Nawti – Olu Maintain

Love Me (3X) – Tiwa Savage

BEST POP SINGLE

Best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group)

Kukere – Iyanya   ***WINNER***

Dami Duro – Davido

Oliver Twist – D’Banj

Gaga Crazy – Chuddy K

Chop My Money – P-Square

BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUM

Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)

The Invasion – P-Square   ***WINNER***

Superstar – Wizkid

Super Sun – Bez

Versus – 9ice

BEST RAP SINGLE

Best single released on-air recording of a rap song

Angeli – Vector ft. 9ice   ***WINNER***

Oh My Gosh – Yung6ix

Young Erikina – Olamide

Too Much Money – Iceberg Slim

Shutdown – Phyno

BEST RAP ALBUM

Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review

E.L.I – Ice Prince   ***WINNER***

The Dreamer Project – Show Dem Camp

Rapsodi – Olamide

Super C Season – Naeto C

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album

Vector – Angeli   ***WINNER***

Yung6ix – Oh My Gosh

Iceberg Slim – Too Much Money

Phyno – Shutdown

Erigga – Mo Street Gan

BEST COLLABO

Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review

Orobo – Sound Sultan Ft. Excel & Flavour   ***WINNER***

Chop My Money remix – P-Square ft. Akon & May-D

Angeli – Vector Ft. 9ice

Carolina – Sauce Kid Ft. Davido

Stupid Song – Bez Ft. Praiz

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)

Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album

Wande Coal – Private trips   ***WINNER***

Banky W – Low Key

Praiz – I Love You

Brymo – Ara

Bez – Stupid Song

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album

Tiwa Savage – Love Me, Love, Love Me   ***WINNER***

Chidinma – Kedike

Ijeoma – Oloomi

Waje – Na The Way

AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Non Nigerian category

Sarkodie (Ghana) – Azonto   ***WINNER***

Camp Mulla (Kenya) – Feel No Pain

D-Black (Ghana) – Get On The Dancefloor

Zahara (South Africa) – Loliwe

BEST STREET HOP

The most popular street-hop single in year under review

Gaga Crazy – Chuddy K   ***WINNER***

Kako Bi Chicken – Reminisce

Akpako – Terry G

Roll – Rayce

Mo Street Gan – Erigga

NEXT RATED

Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review

Davido   ***WINNER***

Eva Alordiah

Praiz

FlowSsick.

REVELATION OF THE YEAR

Best New artiste in the year under review

Wizkid   ***WINNER***

Ice Prince

Bez

Timi Dakolo

Olamide.

The “Rookie of the Year” Award was a tie between Dammy Krane and Burna Boy. They both performed last night.

HEADIES HALL OF FAME

Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry.

Femi Kuti. ***WINNER***

Rita Dominic Sets To Wed

The Nollywoood actress, Rita Dominic in her recent interview  answered a question. When asked about if she has marriage  plans, she replied,“Very soon. You guys would get invites. Sincerely, it’s very soon. 

This is a good news for all her fans. 

Rita Dominic is currently preparing for the premier of her movie “The Meeting” . 

David Adeleke aka "Davido" Acquires N17m 2013 Chevrolet Camaro

Omo Baba Olowo, poplarly known as Davido has just picked the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro for a whopping N17m. Congratulation to Davido.

UNILAG student jailed for promising love & defrauding an American lady

For allegedly defrauding an American lady, Kathy Lunsford through the internet under the pretext of marriage, a University of Lagos student, Michael Opaleye has been sent to jail by a Lagos State High Court
Opaleye was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment today by Justice Aishat Opesanwo for defrauding Miss Kathy Lunsford, of 9,200 US dollars under the pretext of getting married to her.

The convict who is studying computer science at UNILAG had pleaded guilty to the charge of obtaining by false pretence and forgery.

He had entered into a plea bargain deal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) and offered to pay back the money to his victim.

The judge in her judgment, said the sentence would commence on 15 March when he was first arraigned before the court.

She also ordered Opaleye after his release from prison,to pay N100,000 monthly to the victim through the EFCC until he refunded the total amount involved in the scam.

The convict is also to forfeit the electronic appliances and other items purchased with the proceeds of the crime, which were recovered from his house during the investigation, to the EFCC.
EFCC counsel, Mr Anselem Ozioko said Opaleye had between 2008 and 2011, swindled Lunsford by making a phoney marriage proposal to her through e-mail.

He said Lunsford had sent Opaleye the said amount as part of his travelling expenses from the United Kingdom to the United States of America to facilitate their marriage.
Ozioko said the defendant forged a Nigeria drivers Licence No. WWD24174AAJ, which he claimed was issued by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).

He said the Opaleye forged a bank draft which he claimed was issued by the Bank of Ireland, Dublin.
The offences according to him had contravened Sections 419 and 467 of the Criminal Code Laws of Lagos State 2003.

Source:  PM News

Music Meets Runway 2012 Model Casting On Saturday Oct 13th

Le Reve Events Producers of hit show Music Meets Runway, is proud to announce MMR 2012 model casting

Do you think you have what it takes to strut the runway at MMR 2012? MMR is seeking young  females/males who aspire to begin or have begun a career in modeling. For female models come wearing black tights and a white or black vest top and a pair of heels, for male models come wearing a pair of jeans and white or black t-shirt. Also, make sure to come with one full length photograph of yourself.

Date: SATURDAY, 13TH OF OCTOBER 2012
Time: 12PM
Venue: THE NEW N-TYCE LOUNGE, 1310 KARIMU KOTUN STREET, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS. (After Marcopolo Resturant)
Check out previous MMR runway shots from our past models in each designer.
Website: www.musicmeetsrunway.com
For Sponsorship please email: sponsorship@musicmeetsrunway.com

Genevieve Nnaji in Las Vegas

Genevieve on a boat cruise in Las Vegas.The actress posted these photos on herself having fun in Las Vegas, on her Instagram page. She has returned from her vacation.

Traffic law: Lagos destroys 3,000 seized okadas

The Lagos State Government has commenced the process of crushing 3, 000 motorcycles, popularly called okada, impounded from their owners for violating traffic law.

Officials of the state Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit on Tuesday dismantled the okadas at the task force yard in Alausa.

The Taskforce Chairman, Bayo Sulaiman, an Assistant Superintent of Police, said after the end of the dismantling exercise, the iron parts would be taken to the state Crushing  Plant in Oshodi, where they would be crushed and recycled.
He said the action was to show that the government had stepped up its enforcement of the state traffic law, adding that the crushing of the okadas would serve as deterrent to other commercial motorcycle operators.
Sulaiman said, “These are okadas impounded since the new traffic law was signed into law. There are 3, 000 of them. Okada riders must obey our traffic law. They are fond of  driving against traffic, on kerbs and several unauthorised places. The law has been passed and gazetted and there is no going back on its enforcement.

On Monday’s protest by some of the riders, Sulaiman said, “They have the right to protest, but the government will be firm in what it does. It does not in any way stop our job, those who intend not to obey the law, we are coming after them. The protest is a group action, but our arrests will be one after the other and we will be out there on a daily  basis.”

source: naijamayo

Gulder Ultimate Search Returns With Season 9 And N19.5m!

Fans of the very popular Gulder Ultimate Search will be excited to know that the reality show is back in its ninth edition!. Themed ‘The Gate Keeper’s Fortune’, this year’s edition will take place in the serene community of Usaka, Akwa-Ibom State.

Chidi Mokeme has been picked again as the anchor person of Gulder Ultimate Search season 9. The 12 finalists for the Gulder Ultimate search season 9 are: Kofya Brown, Bornford Patience, Ayo Ojueromi, Uzor Osimkpa, Udodi Onyinyechukwu,Ezeh Priscillia, Ujam Emmanuel, Nuhu Haruna, Ogbuefi Michael, Ifet Iniobong, Ojezele Paschal and Adah James. The winner of the 2012 Gulder Ultimate search stands a chance to win a cash prize of N9 million, N500,000 wardrobe allowance and a brand new SUV worth N10 million.

Tonto Dikeh Forays Into Music, Set To Release Two Singles In October

One of Nigeria Nollywood top Actress Tonto Dike is about to show us that she is more than her acting skills.On October 17, the airways would be hit with her two new singles,  “Itz Ova” and “Hi”.

She came under some fire from her fans on twitter after she released the news of her foray into music.