Dangote makes Forbes’ World's Most Powerful People list, President Jonathan missing

Russian President, Vladimir Putin has overthrown his USA counterpart, Barack Obama as Forbes’ Most Powerful Person. Pope Francis is ranked 3^rd while Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg is on the 24^th spot. Nigeria’s business mogul, Aliko Dangote is placed 64^th on the list while President Jonathan was conspicuously missing. Click Here to view complete list…

Pope Francis’ cutest fan rushes to stage for a hug

A young boy wandered onto the stage at the Vatican this past weekend, hugging Pope Francis as he tried to give a speech. The boy, who looks about 6, was originally sitting on the steps near the Pope, while Francis listened to followers address him at the Vatican's Year of Faith Celebration. Boys will be boys, and this one wanted a closer look at the man in the robe. So, he wandered up to give a personal hello. But the boy's misadventure didn't end there. He kissed the cross around the Pope's neck.

Sen. Chris Ngige takes funny swipe at his guber opponent, Obiano

Ahead of forthcoming Anambra governorship election, Senator Chris Ngige (pictured left) took a very funny swipe at the dressing of his opponent, Mr. Willie Obiano. He shared the picture (above right) and wrote something funny about it. Read it after the cut….

Fresh Track: Panor – ‘No Matter’ Ft GYC

Peter Okon A.K.A PANOR who is the CEO of ibomyellowpages.com, A Promoter / Brand Manager that has worked with the likes of Calabar Carnival Commission & AKTC has finally decided to return to the Music Scene with his Debut Single #NoMatter Ft GYC. Panor has been underground in the Music Industry for a while now and has earned a couple of Features from the likes of  L-J , OgaSir & MrWroar. With his peculiar Rap Style & With GYC "The Kadugole Crooner" On The Hook, they produced what is arguably THE BEST COLLABO OF THE YEAR 2013. Its #NoMatter #NoMatter #NoMatter All The Way. Download & Enjoy

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Iran’s coach says Golden Eaglets’ players are not teenagers

The handler of Iran’s U-17 national team, Ali Doustimehr has doubted the ages of  Golden Eaglets players after the Nigerian team trounced his side 4-1 in the second round of the on-going U-17 World Cup in UAE. He said the Nigerian side didn’t play like teenagers. Read his comments after the cut…

Ace model instructor, Temple Daniel set to quit bachelorhood

Ace modeling instructor and Chairman Khameleon Paints, Temple Daniel will walk down the aisle with his heartthrob Idaresit Uko. The traditional marriage ceremony will hold at Udiang Enem in Etim Ekpo LGA on Friday November 1st while White Wedding will take place on Saturday 2nd November 2013 at Redeemers Gospel Church #17 Tabernacle Road, Uyo. Reception follows immediately at SamLaw Hotels, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State places wife on house arrest

Below is what SaharaReporters posted:

Clara Chime, the First Lady of Enugu State, says Governor Sullivan Chime, has placed her under house arrest, and has cried out for assistance to reach human rights bodies to rescue her.  In a letter dripping with pain and suffering, Mrs. Chime disclosed that she married Mr. Chime in October 2008 but that she has been unable to share the matrimonial bed with him for over four years.  Describing her desperate situation, she said that even President Goodluck Jonathan and First Lady Patience Jonathan have intervened with her husband without success.

Photos from white wedding of Iniobong Monday and Emem Ndem

Broadcast personality, Iniobong Monday got married to his longtime heartthrob, Emem Ndem on 20^th October, 2013. I bring you photos from the church event and reception. Everything about the photos is Iniobong, the wife, and the wedding train. I’m not publishing photos of the guests. The photos are random sha...What a classy event it was. #BritishThings. Check them out…

Adams Oshiomhole denies hosting #BBATheChase winner, Dillish

Edo State Government has released a statement denying hosting BBA winner, Dillish, last weekend. This is despite it being well known that the state governor Adams, Oshiomhole hosted BBA The Chase winner in his private house.  Dillish is said to have given the governor a condition for accepting the invitation: she would only pay a courtesy visit, nothing more. Both parties are said to have agreed. Read the press release after the cut…

Kid singer, Mya K shares new cute photo

The Nigerian-British songtress whose ‘My DJ’ video has been nominated for ‘Best Video by a Minor’ for this year’s Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) shared the above photo earlier today on her Facebook page. She is look pretty as ever.

Happy birthday Bassey Albert

Bassey Albert Akpan is the Commissioner for Finance, Akwa Ibom State. The ex banker is 41 years old today, 28^th October, 2013. Happy birthday and many more happy returns to him.

Controversial singer Maheeda’s account banned on Instagram

Sometime last night, 27th October, 2013, the infamous Maheeda put up some nude photos of herself on her Instagram page ‘for her fans’. In one of the images, which showed an exposed male member, she expressed that the photo was of a fan ‘worshipping at her church on Sunday’.

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More photos from Ime Bishop Umoh’s (Okon Lagos) white wedding

Nollywood funny-faced comic actor, Ime Bishop Umoh popularly known as Okon Lagos got married to his boo, Idara Saviour last  Saturday in Uyo,  Akwa  Ibom State. I brought you some pix earlier, as I promised here are more photos from the white wedding at Insight Bible Church and reception at Mboho Unity Hall. Does anyone know where they are spending their honeymoon? That’s a gist for another day sha…

El-Mafrex, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Ice Prince lose out at 2013 MOBO Awards

Akwa Ibom born Scotland based gospel artiste, El-Mafrex yet again lost out at the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, having suffered the same fate last year. In this year’s award, he was nominated in the ‘Best Gospel’ category which was eventually won by Lurine Cato. In the ‘Best African Act’ category, Ghanaian singer, Fuse ODG got the nod of voters ahead of Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage, Seun Kuti, Ice Prince and Wizkid. Below is the complete list of winners at the award which was hosted at Glasgow last Saturday.

First photos from Ime Bishop Umoh’s (Okon Lagos) white wedding + reception strictly on IV

The much touted white wedding of Nollywood actor, Ime Bishop Umoh a.k.a Okon Lagos took place today, Saturday, 19^th October, 2013 at Insight Bible Church, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. As usual, I bring you the first set of photos while waiting for the official photographs from the couple. Meanwhile, the wedding reception at Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio Unity Hall, Udo Udoma Avenue is strictly on invitation. That’s why lots of people, especially fans have been denied access into the venue (you can see a lot of people standing outside in the last pix). So his wife’s name has officially changed from Miss Idara Saviour to Mrs Idara Ime Umoh (or Mrs Idara Okon Lagos, no mind me ooo, just kidding). Wish them a happy married life. Congrats. 

Don Jazzy, Governor Akpabio, Yvonne Nelson to bag Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Award

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio, will alongside his wife, Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, Don Jazzy, Dele Momodu, Yvonne Nelson amongst other well known celebrities bag the Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador award on 31^st of October, 2013. A release by the organizers of the award shows that John Okafor a.k.a Mr. Ibu, Egor Efiok, Oluchi Orlandi, Edem Duke will also get awards in an award dinner that will take place at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. Below is the full text of the press by the organizers….

24hour club, Google Lounge set for opening in Uyo

Google Lounge is the 1st 24hr Karaoke and Wine Bar in Akwa Ibom State! The Grand opening of this exquisite lounge holds tomorrow Friday 18th October 2013 at 439 Oron Road, Uyo (just a stone throw from Timber Market Junction). Google Lounge has two VIP lounges you’ll totally love!

Alleged certificate forgery: Photos of University documents of A’Ibom commissioner designate and Monty Suites boss, Monday Uko

Former Council chairman and businessman, Monday Uko who was screened and cleared by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for the position of commissioner in the state has been involved an alleged certificate forgery according stories emanating from the online and print media. But the CEO of popular hotel, Monty Suites has released the photocopies of his school documents – class admit cards, course forms etc to www.connoisseurNG.com. Check them out below…

First set of photos from Okon Lagos actor, Ime Bishop Umoh’s Traditional Marriage

It is no more news that Okon Lagos star actor, Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh is getting married to Idara Saviour today in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The event is taking place at Christ The King Primary School, Barracks Road, Uyo and the place is already filled. Here is the first set of photos, though they are taken with phones. I will bring the official photos later…

Happy birthday Mr. Ibu, Eve Esin and Abasiama Etukakpan

Today, 17^th October is the birthday of Nollywood stars John Okafor (Mr. Ibu), Eve Esin and radio presenter, Abasiama Etukakpan. John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu was born October 17, 1960. He is an indigene of Umunekwu village in Eziokwe, Nkanu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Mr Ibu has 7 siblings (4 male and 3 female) sadly lost his father in 1975. He is a graduate of Mass Communication from the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu. He got his stage from the movie Mr Ibu in 2004 where he played the lead role. He became a household name after that movie. Mr Ibu is unarguably one of Nigeria’s most talented comic characters in Nollywood.