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30 September 2014

Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw, Jide Kosoko And Others in THE WIVES This October

The Make It Happen production presents The Wives, a stage play starring Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw, Iretiola Doyle, Jide Kosoko and Kemi Lala Akindoju.

The play is written by Ahmed Yerima, produced by Kemi Lala Akindoju and directed by Seke Somolu.

A total of 60 soldiers will be arraigned before a general court martial today in Abuja for mutiny.

The soldiers are said to have committed mutiny on August 4, 2014 by declining to join troops in Maiduguri for an operation, Punch reports.

I sincerely lay no claims to being more knowledgeable than anyone, but I do confess that I know better than I did yesterday, last year and a decade ago.

As part of the celebratory activities to mark Nigeria’s 54th Independence anniversary, the 2014 National Honours Awards ceremony held yesterday at the International Conference Center, Abuja.

A total of 313 people were conferred the awards for their outstanding contributions to society, ChannelsTv reports.

Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt has released the video to his track, ‘E to Beh’. The single is from his latest album – The Industry Volume 1.

‘E To Beh’, named after the popular Yoruba expression meaning “unstoppable” was shot in Lagos and directed by the Clarence Peters and produced by MasterKraft.

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos State, has stated that Nigeria has nothing to celebrate on Independence Day, as “the nation has not flourished.”

Tinubu expressed his thoughts on the matter on Monday via a statement titled, A Return to Decency, Punch reports.

Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria, is going back to school for a PhD in Christian Theology.

He is set to enroll today at the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria in Lagos, Premium Times reports.

The Headies have revealed this year’s nominees.

The unveil which premiered on HipTV today, Tuesday, September 30, 2014 was also revealed at a press briefing at the HipTV office in Allen, Lagos with some of the nominees and senior media representatives in attendance.

We are here with another edition of the Grill at the Pent – one of the craziest parties to hit Lagos and this edition is tagged the “Halftime Special“.

Celebs like Peter Okoye of P-Square, Wande Coal, Wizkid, Ice Prince, Victoria Kimani, Noble Igwe, Ehiz (MTV Base VJ) and more showed up for this edition and of course there was a great ambiance, ice cold Ciroc, great DJs – DJ Ruud and Special Guest DJ Consequence, a delicious grilled menu, fireworks, popcorn, dancers, flame throwers and loads of other activities.

This past Sunday, ThisDay newspaper featured a story “revealing” Agbani Darego‘s endometriosis struggle. The article claimed the Nigerian beauty queen turned fashion entrepreneur disclosed details of her endometriosis struggle during the recent Native & Vogue Fashion Week in Port Harcourt.

After 11 weeks of endless and intensifying battles on Nigeria’s first music game show Star The Winner Is, the first set of contestants who emerged as semi-finalists from previous episodes, had to slug it out for the first spot in the finals over the weekend.

he first case of Ebola Virus diagnosed in the United States has been confirmed.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials have confirmed the case, BBC reports.

Los Angeles - Angelina Jolie has given Brad Pitt a rare £2m watch as a wedding present.

The Maleficent actress has splashed out on the expensive gift - a 1952 Patek Philippe platinum chronometer - which has been inscribed with the words "To Roly from Nessa", a reference to the characters the couple play in By The Sea.

Pastor Adeboye Discourages Abortion in Life Threatening Situations

Pastor E.A Adeboye, general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has described abortion as ungodly and unbiblical, and has advised women to abstain from the act even in life threatening circumstances.

Families, friends and associates of the Late Dr. Olusegun Agagu, the former governor of Ondo State gathered on Saturday 13th September 2014 in the ancient city of Ibadan to celebrate the one year memorial of Late Agagu who passed away exactly one year ago.

Kunle Afolayan‘s eagerly anticipated new movie “October 1” will hit cinemas on the 1st of October 2014. The movie celebrated its world premiere in Lagos last night!

Lagos state is currently training 80 women to drive commercial LAGBUS buses, popularly known as “BRT”.

Mass transportation firm, LAGBUS Asset Management is conducting the training, Punch reports.

The managing director of the company, Babatunde Disu, stated that the inclusion of women in the training program constituted a part of the state’s efforts to provide equal employment opportunities for females in Lagos.

As we type this, hearts all over the world are still breaking.

Hollywood’s most elusive bachelor George Clooney not only proposed to lawyer Amal Alamuddin but tied the knot with her in a beautiful ceremony with superstar friends and family in Venice, Italy on Saturday 27th September 2014.

A little style star on the rise, just like her stylish mother.The Givenchy Spring 2015 Paris Fashion Week presentation took place moments ago, and guests at the occasion were Ciara, Rachel Zoe, Anna Dello Russo, and Kris Jenner.

PZ Cussons Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading family care products company and manufacturer of Canoe laundry soaps has unveiled its “Alive with Colour” campaign on “Nigeria’s first colour care detergent” – Canoe detergent. The campaign aims at providing colour care laundry solutions to a growing population of consumers who desire special care for their coloured fabrics.

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said that terrorism and kidnapping were still major national challenges because Nigerians had not united against them as they did against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

Jonathan made the statement at an inter-denominational church service at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja, to mark the country’s 54th Independence Anniversary coming up on Wednesday.

Ivory Coast lifts Ebola flight restrictions

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said on Friday his country will lift the controversial suspension of flights to countries stricken by the Ebola virus to show solidarity with the nations affected by the lethal outbreak.

He said the initial decision to suspend flights was prompted by uncertainty about the threat, which he called a terrible problem for the people of West Africa.

They carry photos, bags of food - and hope. But what the families idling at the gate of this Ebola centre in Monrovia lack is news of the fate of their sick loved ones inside.

George Williams brought his wife and daughter to the Island Clinic on Tuesday and since then has had "no news, no contact with my family".

Rising Nigerian pop singer, Adokiye is very vocal about her sexuality.

She often talks about how she is intent on remaining a virgin until marriage. Earlier this year, she made made global headlines after she offered her virginity to Islamist militant sect Boko Haram, in return for the 200+ abducted Chibok school girls.

Gunmen attacked Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on Friday night.

Three students were shot and badly injured. They were rushed to University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) on Saturday morning, where they are said to be in critical condition.

Adetokunbo Tobun-Agbesanwa

Adetokunbo Tobun-Agbesanwa, the stepdaughter of former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed interest in becoming the next governor of Lagos State in 2015.

She will be contesting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket.

Agbesanwa currently serves as senior special assistant to Governor Fashola on school environmental advocacy.

Earlier this year, BN brought you the news that Nigerian music star 9ice is planning to run for political office in 2015 for a seat in House of Representatives, representing the Ogbomoso North Constituency in the National Assembly.

You know how one incident can destroy everything you've worked hard for all your life? Well, that's what's happening to Pastor T.B Joshua now. He has come under severe criticism and scrutiny following the collapse of a building inside his church premises that left more 115 people dead.

Flavour and former Delta Soap queen Sandra Okagbue have welcomed their first child together. Sandra gave birth to a baby girl in a hospital in the US yesterday Saturday September 27th. Mother and daughter are said to be doing great. Congrats to them.

It was only a matter of time before they got the queen of semi-nudity. Yesterday iCloud hackers released topless photos of Nicki Minaj, British model Cara Delevingne and Hollywood actress Anna Kendrick...amongst others.

Emerging Fashion label Pearls & Portraits Debuts with Feminine Silhouettes & Retro Prints! View the Lookbook

We love it when emerging designers come out with strong debut collections because that will determine the tone they set for their entry into the fashion world. For Nigerian Designer Wunmi Akinsola, entering strong is definitely what was on her mind when she created her label – Pearls and Portraits‘ debut collection.

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) on Friday, annouced the appointment of leading fashion designer, Victoria Beckham as its International Goodwill Ambassador.

Bechkam’s appointment was made by the Executive Director of UNAIDS, Michel Sidibe while briefing journalists at the UN Headquarters in New York.

Residents in a Liberian village are alleging that two female Ebola victims have risen from the dead, and are now walking amongst living beings.

The victims, Dorris Quoiare and Ma Kebeh, who are in their 40s and 60s respectively, died of Ebola in communities in Nimba County, Liberia.

Tomorrow, Saturday 27th September 2014 is ex-Big Brother Africa Housemate Beverly Osu‘s birthday and she has just unveiled a fabulous photo shoot to mark the occasion.

Turning 22 is a big year for her and for this she is dressed in South African and Ethiopian- inspired designs.

Ekiti state Governor elect, Ayodele Fayose reportedly slapped a court judge, and then ordered thugs to beat him up because the judge was allegedly rude to him.

The victim of the assault was Justice John Adeyeye, PM News reports.

I recently got to have a chat with TeeZee. TeeZee is a musician with a couple of singles and mixtapes under his belt and he also makes up 1/3rd of the über cool music group – DRB. He’s someone who, even in the effortlessness of it all, still manages to put together a look that works for him and adheres to most of my personal style rules.

Multiple award winning and record breaking athlete Blessing Okagbere is getting married!

The 26 year old sports star is tying the knot with another athlete Igho Otegheri, a professional football player and soccer administrator.

In a recent interview with New Telegraph Online, she gushed about her fiance,

“So tell us about the man in your life and what was it that made you believe you found the right choice?

Photos: GEJ & Nigerian delegation at the 69th session of the UNGA in NY

Pres. Jonathan and his Nigerian delegation are currently participating in the UN General Assembly in New York. The president first met with UN Sec. Gen. Ban Ki-Moon on the sidelines, then he and British Prime Minister David Cameron met at a bilateral meeting. See more photos after the cut...

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly moved a motion yesterday September 24th asking the state Governor, Babatunde Fashola to rename the Infectious Disease Hospital, IDH, where Ebola disease patients were recently treated, after Doctor Stella Adadevoh.

Lol. Love this title. Got it from TMZ. According to reports, the exes are accusing each other of cheating. Find the report from TMZ below...

Amber Rose has filed for divorce from Wiz Khalifa because she's convinced he's been a serial cheater for months ... making lame excuses that just don't hold water.

The Senate has approved the $1billion (N165bn) loan requested by President Jonathan in July to help in the fight against terrorism and tackle insecurity in the country. The loan would be used for the purchase of military equipment and the training of military personnel.

There were reports earlier today that controversial former House of Reps member, Dino Melaye got married for the third time to a lady named Christy who is from Owerri, Imo state. Dino went on twitter this afternoon to deny the report.

The chairman of PDP Governors Forum and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, has described the decision of the National Executive Committee of the PDP to adopt President Goodluck Jonathan as the sole presidential candidate of the party for the 2015 general elections as a well calculated exercise in democracy.

One of the Chibok girls who were abducted by Islamist sect Boko Haram from their school in Borno State on April 14 has been found by the police in Adamawa State.

The student identified as Susan Ishaya was reportedly found in Mubi, Adamawa State, two days after she was thrown off a truck by her captors, reports Thisday.

Atiku Abubakar

Former vice-president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has formally declared his intention to run for the 2015 presidential elections.

He will be contesting via the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform, Punch reports.

Abubakar made the formal declaration yesterday, at a ceremony that took place at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.

#ThanksAMillion! Jumia Nigeria hosts Facebook Fans to Celebrate Reaching 1 Million Likes

Jumia Nigeria is one of the biggest success stories for social media brands in Nigeria. Jumia recently hit the big milestone of 1 million fans on Facebook with a lot of fan appreciation initiatives to celebrate the big 1 million.

They started from the bottom and now they are here!

Dr. Dre, Jay Z, Drake, and Diddy are the world’s highest paid hip hop acts of 2014, according to Forbes.

Dre has earned a whopping $620 million. Even though he hasn’t released an album in a while, he is the highest paid act due to Apple’s $3 billion purchase of his “Beats by Dre” product line.

Nollywood actor, Saint Obi is reportedly working as a media consultant for President Goodluck Jonathan.

He is currently planning “ingenious” strategies for the president’s re-election in 2015, Daily Times NG reports.

Jackson Okoro emerges the Episode 10 Champion as Star the Winner Is enters its Semi-Finals!

After 10 weeks of intense battle duels and tests of self-confidence, Jackson Okoro became the 10th contestant to shine through to the semi-final rounds of Nigeria’s first music game show Star The Winner Is.

King’s College Lagos, last week celebrated its 105th anniversary and as part of the week-long series of events, the Annual Founders’ day dinner took place at the Dorchester Events Center in Lekki .

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