AWARD WINNING PRESENTER, ASTEROID ACQUIRES NEW RIDE

The presenter of Muzik Alive, Asteroid Basssey on Tuesday, 24^th January, 2012 bought a new car. Asteroid used his twitter, Facebook pages and other social network sites to announce the arrival of Honda Bullet. Since the arrival of the ride, friends of the versatile dude have been seen celebrating with him. Congratulations to him!

9ICE GETS COW AS BIRTHDAY GIFT FROM RAPPER, VECTOR

On January 17, 2012, singer, Abolore Akande Adigun, who is well known as 9ice, celebrated his 32 years on earth.

For those who were at the birthday party, it was an swell time celebrating with the Gongo Aso crooner, as he made guests present have a nice time.

IYAMMI! BRITISH WOMAN SLEPT WITH 1000 MEN IN 27 YEARS

She had 40 lovers by the age of 17. Once had sex with 7 men in 24 hours. 'I didn’t know 40 men was more than most women sleep with in a lifetime. All I knew was that I felt good about myself when I was having sex.

A 42-year-old woman has notched up more than 1,000 lovers, and had already chalked up 40 by the time she was just 17.

PAUL OF P-SQUARE AND BBA STAR, TATIANA IN QUIET ROMANCE

Information made available to us indicates that an alleged well shrouded romance is on between Paul of P-Square and Tatiana Durao.

Tatiana is the slim,fair-skinned housemate from Angola in the Big Brother Africa All Stars House and one of the most entertaining housemates of her season due to her daring lifestyle while in the House.

RAPPER RUGGEDMAN SLUMPS

Another tragedy was averted in Entertainment industry on Wednesday, January 18,2012 when one of its own, talented rapper, Michael Stevens a.k.a Ruggedman collapsed and was rushed to the hospital.

EXCLUSIVE: INI EDO, MONALISA CHINDA, OTHER NOLLYWOOD STARS THRONG INI IKPE’S MARRIAGE (PICTURES)

Recently, Nollywood star, Ini Ikpe got hooked and tied the knot with heart rob, Joe Etukudo. The event which took place at Etinan, Akwa Ibom State, hometown of the actress was well attended by top Nollywood stars including Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, Emem Isong, Ime Bishop Umoh, Moses Armstrong and others.

    We learnt that the wedding will take place later in the year at the United State of America.

   Pictures below

Ini Ikpe flanked by Ini Edo and Monalisa Chinda

 

PRESIDENT JONATHAN TO RUN FOR AU CHAIRPERSON

President Jonathan

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan could enter the race for chairman of the African Union, after Gambia pulled out of the running this week, a source close to Jonathan said on Saturday.
Leaders would choose a new chairman for the 54-member pan-African body in a secret ballot at the African Union summit opening on Sunday.

2011 AKWA IBOM FACEBOOK AWARDS BY ANIEKEME FINBARR

The year 2011 has come and gone but there are many moments and people that will not be forgotten in a hurry. These people made the state thick in various aspects of life, especially entertainment, sports, and politics in the year under review. Mr. Aniekeme Finbarr, the self-styled Prime Minister of the Airwaves, Quintessential Sports Consultant, a one-time columnist with Community Pulse, and the key presenter of BushHouse Nigeria used his Facebook page to highlight some of the people and things he feels made 2011 thick. He does it in a descending order and we take it from number 20 to 10. He calls it Facebook Awards. 

 #20 Radio Station of the Year: Atlantic 104.5Fm - They landed in the state early in the year with a loud bang, offering a refreshing taste to Modern Broadcasting with popular and people oriented programs. Their Presenters are World Class!

Radio Nigeria

PICTURES: BAYELSA CELEBRATES TIMIPRE SYLVA'S OUSTER

In Yenegoa, the capital of Bayelsa state, some indigenes took to the streets to celebrate the removal of the Timipre Sylva as  governor per the Supreme Court ruling yesterday.

NIGERIAN IDOL: HOW NSIKAK UMOH FAILED TO MAKE THE CUT (PICTURES)

CONNOISSEUR brings you pictures from the elimination show of the 3rd group of 10 at the Nigerian Idol Season II which included Akwa Ibom born music star, Nsikak Umoh. From the look of things, he was the number one in terms of talent and swags but may be luck wasn't on his side coupled with inadequate votes.

Nsikak (right) with members of the 3rd group of 10

ETIGHI MOBILE CHAT COMING SOON

Nature Udoh, Executive Chairman of Nature Udoh group, an Uyo-based brand consulting company, has announced that his firm is putting the finishing touches on an exciting new social networking website.

The company is pleased to announce that after six months of developing this incredible new online community known as ETIGHI-CHAT, the site will go live sometime in February. ETIGHI-CHAT is web-based and provide means for users to interact over the Internet, such as e-mail and instant messaging.

HOW UNIUYO CHIC EMERGED QUEEN AT 2011 CALABAR CARNIVAL PAGEANT

Uduak Udonquak being crowned CCQ 2011

On Friday 23rd December 2011, the city of Calabar saw a damsel crowned the 2011 Carnival Calabar Queen. The new queen - Emem Udonquak (Final Year Student of the University of Uyo), who is now officially the Calabar’s Tourism Ambassador and spokesperson for Mothers Against Child Abandonment (An initiative of the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State Obioma Liyel-Imoke) battled it out for the coveted crown with over 30 contestants for 2 weeks.

NIGERIAN IDOL: ONE MORE OPPORTUNITY FOR NSIKAK UMOH

Nsikak Umoh

It is no longer news that Akwa Ibom born music star, Nsikak Umoh a.k.a Bonic couldn’t make it to the top 9 of the Nigerian Idol Season II. In the elimination show of the reality TV show which was screened on Friday, Nsikak’s votes were not enough to get him to the top 9.

CHINEDU IKEDIEZE AND WIFE NNEOMA BACK FROM HONEYMOON

Chinedu Ikedieze

Pint-sized actor,Chinedu Ikedieze is back to the country after spending seven nights and days in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emitates’ capital city.

Chinedu and his wife; Nneoma flew back to Nigeria on Friday, January 20,2012,after enjoying their honeymoon in the oil rich, beautiful country with one of the world’s most sought after tourist destinations.

Ex Head of State, IBB quits politics

IBB

Ex Military Head of State of Nigeria, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) otherwise known as the ‘Maradona’ on Thursday dropped that he has finally quit politics.

   Babangida ruled Nigeria for over 8 years before forcefully stepping down in 1993 but he has vied for the post of the country’s president on different occasions as a civilian.

   I hope he won’t come back from his retirement o!

Eseme Eyiboh gets worst birthday gift ever

Rt. Hon Eseme Eyiboh

The just ousted member representing Eket Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh may have gotten his worst birthday gift ever.

BlackBerry’s bosses resign

Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie

Responding to pressure from investors, Research In Motion’s joint chief executives Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie have resigned.

Former chief operating officer Thorsten Heins takes over the top job at the struggling BlackBerry maker. In a conference call on Monday, Heins said he would focus on a consumer push and a smooth delivery of its products, rather than allowing a churn of innovation to disrupt rollout, as in the past.

2face drops ‘Raindrops’ video

2face

The video of 2face Idibia’s hit song ‘Raindrops’ is finally out. The video was produced by Isaac Offei Awuah of hEKB Studios and shot in Ghana.

Eseme Eyibio sacked from House of Representatives

Eseme Eyiboh

This morning, the Court Appeal sitting in Abuja sent the member representing Eket Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives packing. The court, we learnt ordered Barr. Dan Abia Jnr, to be sworn in immediately. As at the time of time of typing this story, we learnt that Bassey Abia is in South Africa and will soon hit Nigeria to be sworn in.

Exclusive: Nsikak Umoh ousted from Nigerian Idol

Nsikak Umoh

CONNOISSEUR has scooped that Akwa Ibom’s only representative at the on-going Nigerian Idol has been ousted from the music reality TV show. We learnt exclusively that the recording for the elimination of 20 contestants took place yesterday and Nsikak Umoh was unable to make it to the top 10 of the show which is in its season 2.

Joke of the day: Frank Edoho...

Frank Edoho

Hello, My name is Frank Edoho,from who wants to be a Fuellionaire. Your friend Lekan is on the hot seat. he needs your help to win One Loaded Tanker of Fuel.

The next voice you hear is your friend's.
(Your time starts now ).

Padi how far: Abeg wetin be the yoruba Name for SUBSIDY?

Courtesy: Olumide Samuel Owofolaju

Maxwell leaves Barcelona for PSG

Barcelona have completed the sale of fullback Maxwell to Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain for €4 million, the La Liga champions said on Thursday.

"FC Barcelona wants to show their gratitude for the effort and willingness Maxwell has shown since he arrived at the club and for the contribution he made to the sporting successes achieved," Barca said on their website (www.fcbarcelona.es).

Tiwa Savage in show of shame, fights fan over picture

Though many believe celebrities have blood running through their vains, but for the fact that they are role models to some people, many expect them to always of the best behaviours.

Some celebs have in the time past fallen victims of indecent public acts not expected of them. Some months ago, Ruggedman and Goldie engaged a fan on twitter where they freely used industrial words and language without shame.

Pix of the Day - Fuel Subsidy

Isn't this pix funny? A little boy with a playcard during the protest against the removal of fuel subsidy...i can't laugh but am lol...

Woman with two vaginas 'celebrates her quirky condition' and 'visits fetish clubs'

Hazel Jones

A 27-year-old woman whose rare medical condition means she has two vaginas has revealed that she so relaxed with her body that she visits fetish clubs with her husband, according to reports.

Hazel Jones had to lose her virginity twice and also has to have two smear tests due to her "one in a million" uterus didelphys condition – but does not permit it ‘to make her shy’.

“My quirky condition does not make me shy or hold me back.

“In fact, it’s something I celebrate,” she reportedly told The Sun.

Banky W postpones album release

Banky W

R&B /pop singer Banky W has postponed the release of his forthcoming  album R&BW which was  scheduled for release on feb 14,2011. 

   The singer and boss of Empire mate entertainment announced the postponement on twitter .

He tweeted: In other news, R&BW won't be coming out on Feb 14th .I've suspended promoting/puting out new music until after things in 9ja settle down.

Wole Soyinka: I do not tweet nor blog

Prof Wole Soyinka

 Nigerian writer and  Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has disclosed that he is not a fan of the social media as he doesn't tweet ,blog or use facebook . A fake account was created on twitter with handle @profsoyinka which currently has 16,186 followers and many fake on facebook too.

Rita Dominic: I never collected N200,000 to support Jonathan's decision

Rita Dominic

The ongoing fuel crisis in Nigeria has resulted to many stories being published by the media. 

    The recent popular one published by an online media is that Nollywood stars segun Arinze, Monalisa chinda, Rita dominic and others sold their soul for N200,00 

Jay Z’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter becomes youngest person ever to appear on a Billboard Chart

Beyonce & Jay-Z

Blue Ivy Carter, the bundle of joy brought into the world by megastars Beyonce  and Jay Z on Saturday Jan. 7, becomes the youngest person ever credited with gracing a Billboard chart.

   Jay-Z's newly-recorded studio cut "Glory" officially billed as "featuring B.I.C.," an abbreviation of Blue Ivy Carter  begins on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at No. 74.

Iceprince duets With Jamaican Reggae star Gyptian

Ice Prince

Chocolate City rapper, IcePrince Zamani has recorded a new song with Jamaican Reggae star Gyptian.