Read “Oga At The Top”, Shem Obafeiye’s first interview after Channels TV mess

I’m so sure you haven’t forgotten him. After lying low for months, NSCDC’s Shem Obafaiye has finally granted his first interview. And in it, he revealed how his life has changed after his ‘Oga a the top’ saga  -  the shame, the joy and the fame that came with his much publicized interview with Channels TV. Excerpts below...

Cameroon's president orders Pentecostal churches closed

Below is what CNN reported…

 Cameroon's President Paul Biya has ordered the closure of nearly 100 Christian churches in key cities, citing criminal practices organized by Pentecostal pastors that threaten the security of the West African nation. But Pentecostal pastors said the move is evidence of Biya's insecurity about the churches' criticism of the government.

First photos of Chelsea’s Champions League winning coach, Roberto Di Matteo in Nigeria

Italian coach, Roberto Di Matteo won the UEFA Champions League for Chelsea in 2012. He is currently in Nigeria courtesy of top beer brand, Guinness. He is in the country to launch ‘Guinness Football Manager’ and ‘Guinness Raise Your Game’. Below are more photos of him in Lagos…

Governor’s aide, Ini Ememobong rewards national IT quiz winners

The newly appointed Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Students Matters, Comrade Iniobong Ememobong has lauded Akwa Ibom students on excellent performance with a call on students to imbibe the culture of merit and excellence.  The governor’s aide made the remark while receiving Akwa Ibom Students who excelled in the 2013 Olatunji Odegbami Technology Competition held in Okokoijesha, Osun State.

Comrade Ememobong while congratulating the students for making the state proud sad that it was time to start celebrating excellence, adding that it was rather unfortunate that mediocrity has become a normal thing in the society today.

Utang Akwa Ibom sacked as media aide to council chairman

Popular balladist and MC, David Sergeant popularly known as Utang Akwa Ibom has been sacked by Hon. Ekerette Ekpenyong, the Executive Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria as his Special Assistant on Media. www.connoisseurNG.com learnt on good authority that the dark-skinned TV presenter lost his job because the chairman doubted his loyalty, hence when the recent political crisis rocked the council with the purported impeachment of the leader of the legislature popped up, Hon. Ekpenyong was swift in sacking him. I wish him the best in his future endeavours…#PoliticalAppointmentSha

Aki and Paw Paw dispel rumours that they were involved in a road accident

Popular Nollywood diminutive duo, Chinedu Ikediezee and Osita Iheme a.k.a Aki and Paw Paw have dispelled rumours circulating in social media circles that they were involved in a road accident on their way to a movie location and are currently hospitalized. Below is what they posted on their facebook fanpage…

Triple J Plus holds Spelling Bee competition

                          

Triple J Plus is a contemporary musical band that promotes clean lyrical content, morals and values. Out to affect their generation, the three sisters, Jemima, Jesimiel and Jeiel have set out at giving back to the community through the spelling bee championship which is aimed at vocabulary building, creating a healthy competitive environment among peer groups and the fusion of entertainment and education. The first edition of the spelling bee will be held in October 2013 in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.

Genevieve Nnaji, Emem Isong, Turning Point grab nominations for African Oscars

The nominees for the 2013 NAFCA a.k.a African Oscars awards taking place on September 14 has just been released. The event which is organised by Nollywood and African Film Critics, USA, will hold at Warner Theatre, Washington DC. Below is the full list of the nominees for various categories…

R.I.P Samuel Okwaraji: 24 years after

Nigeria can forget a legend, but history can never. 24 years today since he slumped and died in active service donning the Green White Green colours. Maximum respect to Sam Okwaraji, sleep on Hero. RIP.

Faces at the birthday bash of Promise Etim

 Promise Etim popularly known as Mourinho added another year to his life on 8^th August, 2013. The broadcast personality cum varsity lecturer hosted friends and colleagues to a large birthday bash at Kalahari Bar. Below are photos of the event…

Photos: The 7 week-old child of popular comedian and radio personality, MC Spinosky

I know many may be surprised the guy has an offspring, but the photo on the left is that of the 7-week old baby (or should I say love-child?) of popular comedian and radio OAP, MC Spinosky. Her name is Miracle Ubong Ukutt (Ubong Ukutt is Spino’s real name). She looks pretty, that means the mom is cute. I’m currently working on unraveling the identity of Spinoky’s babymama and I’ll certainly bring her pictures soonest. Another photo after the cut…

Vote Mbiedabasi Ekpo at SamsungNX300 Competition

Mbiedabasi Ekpo of Carrot Photography has made it to the finals of the SamsungNX300 challenge but now he needs your votes to claim the prize. Below is how to make him clinch the prize.

Mobil announces job opportunities

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for enrolment as Trainees in me AKS-NNPC/MPN & KPL/IBM
Graduate Assistance Programme (GAP) Phase II.

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The Programme is sponsored by Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (HPN), Operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture in collaboration with Akwa lbom State Government (AKSG) and Knowledge Partners Limited (KPL) business partner to International Business Machines (IBM), as part of its community assistance programmes aimed at boosting capacity building.

Chris Brown quitting music? See his tweets

He can’t be serious with this, right? I guess he’s just having bad times which affect his emotions. The jail stuff is really eating him up.

Peter Okoye of Psquare finally proposes to babymama, Lola

Peter Okoye of Psquare has finally proposed to the mother of his two kids, Lola Omotayo. He proposed to her with a tear rubber Range Rover and of course, the fair skinned chic said yes…! He shared photos of the proposal on Instagram. More photos after the cut…

Eket Senatorial District is not serious about 2015 guber - Udoedehe

Controversial Uyo born politician, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe in this recent interview bares his mind on the 2015 gubernatorial election, zoning, and his party APC. The read the full interview after the cut…

Meet Paulo Machado, the man who has lived in hospital for 45 years

A Brazilian man who suffered from infantile paralysis has reportedly spent the last 45 years living in a hospital bed. Paulo Machado, 45, has spent his entire life living in Clinicas hospital in San Paulo, Brazil, BBC reports. The bedridden Brazilian suffered from infantile paralysis after contracting polio as a child, and has been hospitalized ever since.

Governor Fashola’s dad is dead

Father of Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, Alhaji Ademola Fashola, is dead. He died in the early hours of Monday at the age of 80. A statement by the Chief of Staff to the state governor, Mr. Lanre Babalola, said, “In total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, we announce the passage of our husband, father, grandfather  and great grandfather, Ibrahim Ademola Bayo Fashola,  which occurred on Monday August 5, 2013, at the age of 80.

Happy birthday Ngozi Nwosu, Kanu Nwankwo and Van Vicker

Today, August 1 is the birthday of to two top Nigerian celebrities and a Ghanaian super star. Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu who recently went for heart and kidney operation turns 50. I heard the party is going down now in UK. Retired legendary Nigerian football star, Nwankwo Kanu is also celebrating his birthday today. born 1 August 1976, Kanu has won a UEFA Champions League medal, a UEFA Cup medal, three FA Cup Winners Medals and two African Player of the Year awards amongst others. He is also one of few players to have won the Premier

Breaking News: Patrick Albert dethrones Joe Effiong as A’Ibom NUJ Chairman

Elder Patrick Albert of The Pioneer Newspapers has emerged as winner of the Akwa Ibom State Council of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) election. At the poll which was conducted at the NUJ Secretariat, Information Drive, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Albert had 238 votes while his only opponent, Joe Effiong could only garner 138 votes. Joe Effiong of The Sun Newspapers has served in the chairmanship position of the union since 2010. Congratulations to Elder Patrick Albert. #AkwaIbomJournalistsDecide

Lionel Messi caught with blonde stripper during Ronaldo party session

Lionel Messi looks set to be at the centre of a storm after a magazine in Argentina published a picture of him cosying up to a busty blonde  stripper in Las Vegas. The Barcelona man has a clean-cut image in Europe but may have some questions to answer after he was spotted looking sheepish as his head was thrust into the bosom of the Las Vegas stripper.Published under the headline "Night of chaos in Las Vegas”, the 26-year-old father-of-one was apparently partying in "Sin City" alongside Brazilian legend Ronaldo following an exhibition match in Chicago on July 6.