Nollywood actor, Dave Ogbeni recounts how his car was snatched at gun point

Fast rising Nollywood actor, Dave Ogbeni, who was recently on the set of Marrying a Campbell, alongside Hollywood actor Hakeem Kae Kazim of Hotel Rwanda fame and Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has had his car snatched at gun point for more than two weeks now with the police clueless on how to recover it.

The incident occurred in Asaba on Thursday, November 13, 2015 at about 9.30pm at a barber’s shop opposite the Presidential Lodge. The actor narrated to Potpourri how the daredevils carried out the operation.

APC chieftains laud Ambode over security equipment

The immediate past Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government in Lagos, Comrade Ayodele Adewale has described the donation of security equipment worth about N4.8bn to the Nigerian Police by the Lagos State Government as worthwhile, considering the several gadgets procured with the sum.

Adewale, in an interview with journalists said it was highly commendable that the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode brought his accounting acumen to bear in acquiring several gadgets with such amount, adding that the development had truly announced the Governor as a good manager of resources.

He also expressed optimism that the equipment and materials procured by the government would be adequate to curb crime in Lagos.

Digitization: EMCOAN seeks partnership with govt

As part of efforts towards achieving digitization in Nigeria, Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) seeks collaboration with government to actualize timely process.

Speaking to journalists in Lagos to announce the upcoming annual dinner of EMCOAN holding on Saturday December 12, at the R &A City Hotel, Ikeja, the President, Debby Odutayo, said: “We are hosting Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, at the EMCOAN’s annual dinner this year, aimed at strengthening better relationship and forging stronger ties with government.

“As media content providers with virtually 80 percent of media contents in the electronic sector, we have a strong role to play towards actualizing digital process in Nigeria. We urge the government to recognize and partner with the association, having contributed immensely to the development of the entertainment industry in the Nigeria.”

Fayose to Governors: Cut your travels, tours not minimum wages

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has dissociated himself from calls by some state governors that the salaries of public servants be reduced or that there should be massive retrenchment in the publicInstead of reducing salaries and sacking workers, Fayose admonished the state governors to reduce the affluence they enjoy in office and put an end to wastages.

According to a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti on Friday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, the governor said this during the Agenda for the Treasury Board meeting held as part of preparation of the state’s 2016 budget.

IPOB PROTEST: Catholic Knights appeal for calm in S-East

PORT HARCOURT: Following the persistent protests by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over the continuous incarceration of its leader and Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu by the Department for Security Service, DSS, the Knights of Saint Mulumba, Nigeria has appealed to the protesting youths to sheath their swords.

The order made this appeal on Friday, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, while fielding questions after briefing newsmen to mark the opening of its 36th Annual Convention, on the theme, The Church in Nigerian and its role in Democracy Governance.

The Supreme Knight, Bro. Anthony Onuh expressed worries over the continuous protest by IPOB in the area.

KORA Awards 2016: Yemi Alade, Psquare, others make nominees list

KORA All-Africa Music Awards, the African continent’s first and premier award ceremony in the musical arts has unveiled the nominees in the 26 categories for her 2016 edition with Nigerian music stars leading the pack

They include, Reekado Banks who was nominated for Most Promising Male Artist of Africa; Yemi Alade (Most Promising Female Artist of Africa); P-Square (Legendary Award); Tiwa Savage, Flavour N’abania and Korede Bello for Best Video; Lara George for Best Female – Spiritual Music; Flavour scores a second nomination for ‘Best Male – West Africa’ alongside Davido; Tiwa Savage is also nominated for ‘Best Female – West Africa’ while Bracket are up for Best Group of Africa; The trio of BNG are nominated for Best Group – Spiritual; Mavins’ ‘Adaobi’ is nominated for Best Collaboration.

Breaking News: Twin bomb blasts rock Borno

Suicide bombers on Friday afternoon, reportedly hit Kimba area of the Biu Local Government Area (LGA) and Sabon-Ngeri, both located in Borno State.

The numbers of injured or dead is unknown at the time of publication.

Details soon.

Photos: Buhari & his delegation in a bilateral meeting with Chinese President

Pres. Buhari pictured with his delegation in a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China in South Africa. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Ben Murray-Bruce rides in a small boat to get across to his constituency

Ben Murray-Bruce wants his people to know that he's always with them. He headed out to his constituency today, in the boat pictured above. He tweeted, 'Chilling out with my peeps on my to my Constituency to give account of my stewardship to my ogas the electorate.' When asked why he didn't take a Yatch, see his response after the cut...

Remember the Syrian refugee pictured selling pens to feed his kids? He is now an employer! (photos)

It is amazing what people are capable of achieving if given opportunities. And doesn't he look younger? Few months ago, Abdul Halim al-Attaa was photgraphed trying to sell biros to passing drivers in the scorching heat in the Lebanese capital, while carrying his sleeping daughter on his shoulder.

 

Kannywood actress Rahma Sadau releases lovely new photos

Nollywood and Kannwood actress Rahma Sadau releases photos from her pre-birthday shoot. Her birthday is in a few days time. Another pic after the cut...

Photo: Half-naked woman causes uproar in a taxi park in SA

A young woman wearing only a white shirt and panties was seen at a Taxi park in northern KZN, South Africa. According to Daily Sun SA, who shared the photo, the incident happened on Tuesday evening. Commuters, taxi men and passersby looked on in shock when the woman appeared. When she realised that people were staring, making cat calls, taking photos and laughing, she jumped into a taxi and took out a skirt from one of her bags and put on.

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Mum slammed after posting these modeling photos of her 7yr old on FB

Zino is an aspiring model and her proud mum shared photos of her recent shoot on her Facebook page. Many of her followers descended on her, saying the pics/poses were inappropriate for a 7 year old girl. See the photos after the cut and tell us what you think...

FIFA officials stole $750,000 meant for Haiti earthquake victims- U.S attorney general

The United States department of Justice in conjunction with Swiss police have released new indictments following the 6.a.m arrests of two FIFA Vice-presidents, Alfredo Hawit of Honduras and Juan Angel Napout of Paraguay, in Zurich yesterday. A total of 16 officials have been laced with fresh corruption charges for sums totalling $200million dollars mostly relating to TV and marketing deals in north, south and central America and the Caribbean.

The most shocking detail in the new indictment is the new revelation involving officials who were indicted following arrests last May namely Jack Warner and Jeffrey Webb who has already pleaded guilty to seven charges, but this men in the most inhumane of professional characters embezzled money meant for Haiti Relief victims.. 

Has Kylie Jenner finally stepped out in see-through dress without a bra?

The 18 year attended the GQ Men Of The year Party in Los Angeles last night wearing a midi dress which had sheer sections running throughout. You can almost see nipples through the dress. More pics after the cut...

Official campaign image for Music Meets Runway 2015 celebrates Nigerian models

The official campaign image for this year’s Music Meets Runway event has been released – and it features Nigeria’s top models. This year, the campaign image has been chosen to focus on the modelling industry in Nigeria – a fast-growing industry that has created amazing job opportunities for young people in the country. 

 

Say what? Nicki Minaj's brother charged with raping a 12yr old girl

According to a breaking news report, Nicki Minaj's older brother, Jelani Maraj, has been charged with first degree rape of a girl that is just 12 years old. According to Newsday who broke the story, Jelani, who got married in August allegedly raped the girl in Long Island but didn't say when.

The 37 year old was arrested and later released on $100,000 bail after being arraigned yesterday Dec. 3rd on first-degree rape and first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child.


The Nassau district attorney’s office, have so far declined to comment on the case, and how the matter came to authorities’ attention.

Gov. Ambode goes to Twitter to look for trouble...and Lagosians answered him....lol

Well, he didn't look for trouble per se....he just made a comment about people in the diaspora coming back home to work and 'they' descended...lol. See more tweets after the cut...

University of Surrey Visiting Nigeria

Mr Peter Muncey a representative of the University of Surrey will be visiting Nigeria on the below dates. Come and meet Peter to find out more about studying at a Top 10 UK Institution with world class, research leading academics in one of the most beautiful campus settings in the UK.