Egypt to celebrate revolution that toppled Mubarak

Mubarak

Egypt will celebrate with pomp and parade the revolt that unseated president Hosni Mubarak, making January 25 an official public holiday, a member of the ruling military council said on Wednesday.

"The armed forces will organise a big celebration on January 25 in line with the momentous event," General Ismail Etman said.

Fuel subsidy: UN disowns official’s comment

The office of the Secretary-General of United Nations has issued out a statement distancing itself from the comments credited to the Special Adviser to Mr. Ban Ki Moon, Prof. Jeff Sachs who described the removal of fuel subsidy as a “bold and correct policy,” while visiting President Goodluck Jonathan last week.

Shocking: BBC make porn movie for 9-year-old kids

Storm is brewing in the UK as the BBC was blasted last night over an explicit sex education video for kids as young as nine.

One angry lawmaker said the graphic film was like a “blue movie” — and would shatter children’s innocence.

Funny…50 Cent tweets photo of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s daughter Blu Ivy Carter (photo)

American millionaire rapper 50 cent is at it again. He seems to be trying to re-ignite the long running  beef between him and Jay-Z as he tweeted the above photo, which he claims to be Beyonce’s new baby Blu Ivy Carter.

Photo credit: nollywoodgossip.net

Pulse publisher set for dedication of first child

Uko Umoh

The publisher of Community Pulse newspaper, Mr. Uko Friday Umoh will on Sunday, 15^th January, 2012 take his bundle of joy and first child, Inimfon-Abasi to church for dedication.

Photos: Xty Essien-Igbokwe's first son, Obiora weds in style

The wedding of late Chief(Mrs.) Christry Essien Igbokwe's first son, Obiora Chukwuemeka Igbokwe, an architect, and his wife, Onyinyechukwu Blessing Madubobi, an engineer, held on Friday,December 30,2011,at The Cathedral Church of St. Faith,Awka,Anambra State.

The reception later followed at Finotel Classique Hotels,Agu-Akwa,Anambra State.

Larry Esin comments on removal of fuel subsidy

Larry Esin

Former governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Engr. Larry Esin has commented on the growing debate on fuel subsidy. This morning, he opined on the issue of national concern using his facebook page...below is his comment…

A very happy new year to all of you and may your plans and desires for the new year all come to pass. Undoubtedly, the new year began with a myriad of sociopolitical and economic development issues for the Oro nation, Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria. On all of these challenges we must exercise wisdom and perseverance.

After Scholes, Henry…Brazil legend Ronaldo also returns

Ronaldo (r) and Leonardo with PSG shirt

Brazil legend Ronaldo looks set for the biggest comeback in football.

Ron, 35, has piled on the pounds since hanging up his boots last year.

Snoop Dogg arrested over marijuana

Snoop Dogg

Rapper Snoop Dogg has been charged with a drugs offence after a sniffer dog found marijuana on his tour bus.

The 40-year-old, also a top record producer, was arrested at the US border with Mexico.

Aiyegbeni wins MOTD award

Yakubu misses a goal scoring opportunity during the 2010 World Cup

Blackburn Rovers' hot-shot Yakubu Aiyegbeni has been named as Match of the Day magazine's Player of the Month for December.

Yak scored seven goals in December - more than any other Premier League player. He netted all four in Rovers' 4-2 victory over Swansea, took his top-flight tally into double figures with a fine finish against Bolton and bagged a brilliant brace in the famous 3-2 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Mama G assaults top bizman inside aircraft

Patience Ozokwor

There was a scene reminiscent of some of her Nollywood screen roles a few days before Christmas,2011,when top actress,Patience Ozokwor,flew into a rage and physically attacked a man aboard an Arik aircraft at Abuja Airport.
   According to eye-witness reports,Patience Ozokwor,the man,said to be a leading businessman from Anambra State,and accompanied by his wife and children and others had bought their plane tickets to fly from Abuja to Enugu.

Shocker! 200 pastors resign from Oyedepo's Winners Chapel

Bishop Oyedepo

The Bishop David Oyedepo led Living Faith Tabernacle Church,popularly known as Winners Chapel is alleged to have suffered a huge setback.All of 200 pastors were feared to have resigned enmasse from the blossoming ministry.

Stephanie Okereke plots secret wedding

• Miss Okereke with fiancee Linus Idahosa

• One of the celebrity weddings many are anxiously waiting for this New Year is that of sexy Nollywood star actress Stephanie Okereke.
  What is however, not clear is when the LG phones ambassador will be walking down the aisle with her Romeo, Linus Idahosa.

Fuel Subsidy: Senate Tells Jonathan To Revert To 65 Naira

The Senate after a closed door session yesterday, asked President Jonathan to revert the price of fuel to 65 Naira per litre. This is following a similar call a few days ago by the House of Representatives, the Senate President was asked to convey the Senate’s resolution to the President within 24 hours.

Fuel subsidy: Eedris Abdulkareem says “f**k” D’banj

During a protest against fuel subsidy removal yesterday, veteran Musician Eedris Abdulkareem called out the names of all the artistes and other people that campaigned for president Goodluck during the last election.
  When talking at Gani Fawehinmi Park,Ojota, Eedris called out music superstar D'banj.

Wizkid to Drop New Single Soon

The 21year old is currently in the studio and in the company of his band members. He is getting ready for the release of another hot single.

He would however not reveal the title of the new single.

Award winning presenter, Asteroid embarks on new TV series

Asteroid with his NDA Award statuette

Ekemini Sameul Bassey a.k.a Asteroid is embarking on a new TV series entitled “Chilling with Asteroid”. The Uyo City Award and NDA Award winning presenter we learnt authoritatively is embarking on an independent program which will host people from all walks of all life, not only cloned to entertainers.

Messi wins World Player of the year for third successive time

Lionel Messi giving his speech after receiving the award ahead of C.Ronaldo & Xavi

Lionel Messi was crowned the winner of FIFA Ballon d’Or for the third year running, having starred for Barcelona and Argentina in 2001. In a year that saw him lift the UEFA Champions League, La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup, he fought off competition from team-mate Xavi and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo.

Actor Moses Armstrong appointed Special Adviser to Gov. Akpabio? No, it’s a hoax…

Moses Armstrong

Rumours making the rounds has it that actor Moses Armstrong has been appointed Special Adviser on Entertainment to Governor Goodwill Akpabio. This has been the discussion of some stakeholders in the industry and some celebrity sites have published stories insinuating that Armstrong has been given the

Fame getting in to actor Ime ‘Bishop’ Umoh’s head?

Bishop in one of the scenes of Okon Lagos

Nollywood sitcom comedian, Ime Bishop Umoh has come under severe criticisms from his colleagues in the entertainment community over his alleged “pompous and snubbing” lifestyle.

   CONNOISSEUR learnt that the University of Uyo graduate of Philosophy who played the major role in the flick ‘Okon Lagos’ has a snubbing lifestyle which has drawn a lot of ire from most of the industry’s stakeholders.

Mish shoots ‘Replay’ video....… Album listening party to hold on Lovers’ day

Rave of the moment, Mishael Meshach known in the entertainment world as Mish has shot the video of his new single ‘Replay’. The video of Replay which is a typical club jam was shot at M-Lounge, the most appreciated and highly-rated club in Uyo at the moment.  The video was shot and directed by the India trained Eddie Brendan.

Star act, Fadabasi embarks on new project

Fadabasi

With the uncommon transformation going on in all sectors of the state, Akwa Ibom is now beautiful! To maintain all the tourists sites and infrastructures provided by the state government, a good maintenance culture must be imbibed by the people. All hands must be on deck to maintain the state’s neatness in line with the development drive and giant strides of the present administration. 

Governor Akpabio’s wife bars Ini Edo from government house?

Ini Edo

A top Nigerian movie website, www.nigeriafilms.com recently published a story with the caption “Husband snatching allegation: South-South Governor's wife bars actress from Government House”. When CONNOISSEUR read through the story online, I realized that the writer Azuh Amatus may have been referring about Governor Akpabio, his wife Unoma, and the top actress in question happens to be Ini Edo (Ekim). Here is the story as culled from www.nigeriafilms.com. Read and let me know who the characters in the story are.