Bomb Explosions Reported In Kano

Reports from Kano say an explosion has occurred around Unguwa Uku along the Zaria Road highway.

A resident of the area said the Joint Task Force, JTF, has already arrived the area and cordoned off the explosion site thereby blocking the ever busy highway.

He also said casualty figures, if any, cannot be ascertained now because of the restriction of access to the area.

Another explosion is also reported around the restive Eastern Bye pass area.

Reports have not been fully confirmed yet.

Efforts to reach the spokesperson of the JTF, Lazarus Eli, were unsuccessful as his lines were continuously busy.The explosion and subsequent gunshots in Anguwa Uku was a result of a raid by officers of the Joint Task Force, JTF, on a suspected insurgent hide-out, security sources have said.

A security source said that the JTF got information of a major operation (suicide bombing) planned for Easter Sunday in Kano and stormed the hideout of the attackers very early in the morning.

They reportedly engaged the attackers in a shoot out that lasted nearly two hours.

The spokesperson of the JTF, Eli Lazarus, is yet to talk to the media on the raid, though sources said a statement will be released soon.

I will remain a committed member of the Awolowo family — President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday visited the matriarch of the Awolowo family, Hanna Awolowo, in Ikenne, Ogun State, to commiserate with the family over the death of Oluwole Awolowo, the Publisher of Nigerian Tribune Newspaper.

Mr. Jonathan landed in Ikenne in a chopper marked NAF 571 at the Ansar Udeen Primary School from where he moved to the home of the Awolowo’s. The president was joined in his official car by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Segun Adesegun.

Mr. Jonathan, in the condolence register, said he was sad by the death of the late publisher and son of Premier of the Western Region, Obafemi Awolowo.

“Ordinarily, at three scores plus, one will be grateful to God,but still, this death of Chief Oluwole Awolowo is very painful to all of us. May God grant his soul a peaceful rest and let the family have the fortitude to bear the loss,” the president wrote in the condolence register.

While speaking to the family of the bereaved, the president said he was short of words to condole the Awolowo family.

Patience Jonathan Sick Again, In Europe For Treatment

Nigeria's First Lady, Patience Jonathan, is sick again and is shuttling between Spain and Germany in search of treatment. A source also expressed that the First Lady was also contemplating receiving medical treatment from a US hospital.

Mrs. Jonathan’s renewed health woes have accounted for her absence from several official events in Abuja and her home state of Bayelsa State over the last few days. A few days ago, Mrs. Jonathan made a quiet exit from Abuja en route to France where she was to allegedly receive some unspecified award. However, a source within the Presidency also confirmed that Mrs. Jonathan’s trip to France was a ploy to enable her to shop for new doctors in Europe for her deteriorating health.

A source disclosed that she left France for Spain. The same source disclosed that the First Lady was considering being moved to a US hospital today. However, a source in the US who is close to the First Family said that he has “not heard from the first lady regarding her trip to the US.”

National Enquirer slams the Kardashian Sisters.

I don't know why the world is on the Kardashians' case.......heheheheheh. This is so hilarious!

Iyanya and Dammy Krane as Nigerian Representatives in Big Brother Africa 8?

 

There are words here and there that this year’s  edition of Big Brother Africa (Season 8) would be star-studded with the likes of Nigeria’s Iyanya and Dammy Krane competiting as housemates alongside Ghana’s Sarkodie.

A source revealed that organizers may, this year repeat a similar ‘Stargame’ feat.

If all goes as planned then you may be seeing the likes of former Big Brother UK entrant Makosi together with Uganda’s Desire Luzinda and Jackie (Obessions), South Africa’s controversial socialite Kanyi Mbau, Nigeria’s Iyanya and Dammy Krane, Kenya’s Shaffie Weru and Oj Oballa and Kenyan model Vera Sidika.

Big Brother Africa Season 8 has currently rounded off auditions in all participating countries and contestants are set to be announced next month before the show commences.

I was asleep in Bed when the girl Snuck in- Davido explains photo of him in bed with a Random girl.

Davido was a guest on Ebuka Obi Uchedu’s show, Rubbing Minds last Sunday. And Ebuka literally put him on the hot seat as he asked him a couple of question that put Davido o a negative light. He started with the photo that went viral on twitter last year, of him in bed with a girl.

Below was what he said:

"I was asleep in bed. The girl just snuck in. I do not know her. I used to stay in an apartment back then and movement was kind of free. Maybe I didn't lock the door and she just snuck in and took the picture. I moved out to my new house which has tighter security.

Errrrmmmm, maybe we should just cut some slacks on him and believe him.

Skuki splashes millions on Peeshaun condoms, to partner with UNICEF + Behind the scene Photos of their New Video Shoot.

The duo of  Peeshaun and Vavavooom,  a.k.a  Skuki, according to sources  will be spending millions of naira on their Peeshaun condom, which is currently undergoing full registration process. The condoms will be officially launched before the end of the year. The source also said that UNICEF has shown interest in partnering with the brothers on the project. The condoms will be produced by a company in China.

Below is behind the scene photos of their new video - B.A.D, shot at a Bay on the outskirts of Cape Town. See the photos after the cut...

PHOTO: Genevieve without Make-up

The Nollywood actress posted this photo on her instagram page yesterday. And may I say, maybe she does look good afterall

My Oga at the top; stop the rubbish - Charly Boy

Charly Boy bore his mind on the 'Oga at the top' joke and he seemed really angry with the way it was blown out of proportion. He stated thus:

     It’s unfortunate, this article is coming in late. This is because I almost ignored the racket “ My Oga at the top” generated. However, because of some salient lessons in the whole joke, I have decided to hit you with this.

    Even though, my ways may be very different from yours, I still believe we must be objective in our analysis, judgment, and conclusion about others. The NSCDC Commandant,  Mr. Shem’s experience in the hands of Nigerians and the Channel TV personalities cannot be too different from what many of us face on a daily bases.

Some of us have been arbitrarily judged, smashed, squeezed, criticized, and battered for several years because we have failed to be who they want us to be. Different darts and missiles have been thrown at us because they chose to judge us from the first impression they conceived about us. What insult haven’t we received? They will try to judge you by the few words they hear from your mouth. When you use signs and symbols to communicate national issues, they misconstrue every bit of it as you are either tagged the head of Nigeria Illuminati, or they may even try to put your sexuality to question. However, we still love them, and still fight for them even when they don’t really understand why we are here. Some have not even realized the need to hold on to the reality that confronts them today, instead, they are committed to producing gunpowder for the celebration of individual blunder, and they swiftly push national blunder aside.

PHOTO: A girl raped and a stick stuck in her Private Part

I actually got this last night and I've been so sick to my stomach. But from what I learned, the  lady was raped to death and a stick stuck in her private part, and she was dumped. Like seriously I don't really know what is wrong with men these days. The rate at which the female gender are being abused sexually is getting quite alarming. I'm still in shock. This is just too sad.

PHOTOS: Halle Berry Flaunts Her Sexy Body In A Bikini

The 46-year-old actress looked incredible as she strolled on the beach in Hawaii with her daughter, Nahla, 5, and fiance, Olivier Martinez, on March 26. Dressed in a black bikini and low-cut see-through cover-up, Berry watched after her little girl, who wore an adorable Hello Kitty swimsuit.

“I work out with Nat Bardonnet three times a week, an hour at a time. I do cardio, very light weights, and exercises that use a lot of my own body weight,” Berry recently explained to In Style about her workout regimen. “I just try and keep everything lean and toned –- the days of trying to get a body are done.”

Berry is taking a much-deserved break after a busy promotional tour for her new movie "The Call," which is doing surprisingly well at the box office

The actress flaunted her boobs in a bikini top, ensuring her chest was left exposed after covering up in a sheer beach dress.

Halle was all smiles as she enjoyed some family time with her man Olivier Martinez and five-year-old daughter Nahla.

More photos after the cut..............

Top Ten Wealthiest Artistes in Africa; P square Rated 2nd Wealthiest.

“While Youssou N’dour of Senegal is the Richest Musician in Africa”Nigerians dominate the list of the ten richest musicians in Africa.

A list of ten richest African musicians was released and of the ten, four hail from Nigeria.

Below is the full list of the richest musicians in Africa.

1. Youssou N’Dour

2. P Square

3. D’Banj

4. Koffi Olomide

5. Salif Keïta

6. Fally Ipupa

7. 2 Face Idibia

8. Hugh Ramopolo Masekela

9. BankyW

10. Jose Chameleone

FACTS ABOUT THEM

1. Yousou N’Dour from Senegal

Senegalese singer, Youssou N’Dour is the richest musician in Africa. He is a composer, percussionist, songwriter, actor, businessman and a politician who once contested to be Senegalese president but was appointed as minister instead. His music is in the Serer language a style known as mbalax which is a popular Senegalese music type. Youssou N’Dour owns the biggest media house in Senegal with radio and TV stations who also ventured into real estate.

2. P-Sqaure from Nigeria.

Nigerian R&B duo, P Square were voted the second richest African musicians and the wealthiest in Nigeria. Peter and Paul are said to make more than $15,000 per show ever since joining Akon’s Konvict Muzik label.

3. D’banj from Nigeria

Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo who, commonly known as D’Banj comes in at number three and is the second richest Nigerian musician. Some of his hit songs include Fall in Love which saw him surge into the spotlight and most recently, Oliver Twist. He won MTV Europe Music Awards for Best African Act in 2007, MTV Africa Music Awards 2009 Artist of the Year and BET Awards of 2011 for Best International Act; Africa. He is currently signed to Kanye west’s GOOD music label.

Oscar Pistorius allowed to leave SAfrica with conditions

Oscar Pistorius can leave South Africa to compete in international track meets, a judge ruled on Thursday as he upheld the Olympic athlete's appeal against some of his bail restrictions.

Pistorius' agent told The Associated Press that this year's world championships could be "on the radar."

Judge Bert Bam said Pistorius, who is charged with murder in the Valentine's Day shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, must travel under certain conditions. His passport will be held by a court while he is in South Africa, and he can only leave the country if he provides an itinerary of his travel plans at least a week before he is due to leave. Pistorius must also hand his travel documents back to the court within 24 hours of returning home.

The ruling in a North Gauteng High Court opens the way for the Paralympic champion, who is facing a life sentence if found guilty of murder, to run in international competitions again.

Lee Monthly Celebrity Birthday Party Presents, the March Edition 2013

Yvonne Vixen,Olamide,Terry G,Owen Gee,Sunkanmi omobolanle,Praiz,and Others For Lee's Monthly Celebrity Birthday Party for march

In her usual fashion of playing host to celebs born in every month of the year,Lee Entertainment,the premium entertainment brand will be playing host to stars born in the month of March on the 28th of March 2013.According to Lydia Babatunde, CEO Lee Entertainment,:'The march edition of our monthly celeb gig promises to be indelible and splendid. As we will be having the duo of vivacious Yvonne Vixen and the hilarious Igos of Wazobia Fm anchor the event. It’s sure going to be another night of unusual fun and entertainment'

The march born celebs expected to grace this event are :Yvonne Vixen, Sunkanmi omobolanle, Gabriel Afolayan, Terry G, Praiz, Funke Adesiyan, Owen Gee, Koffi, Afolabi Oyekoya, Olu ait, Wale dizzy, DJAtte, TualeWazobiafm, Olamide ,Joel,Slim joe, Yemi alade, Ajayi brovas,mc oluomo

Venue Check: club octopus,29 adebisi street alagomeji behind panti. Yaba.Red carpet kicks off by 9pm.Lee entertainment has hosted the likes of Dele Momodu Gbenga Adeyinka,Bimbo Akintola,Wande coal,Flowsick,LKT,funsho Adeolu,Halima abubakar,Denrele Edun,Adam Ibrahim,Omobaba1,Kaffy,Chuddy K,doris simeon and is fast becoming a reputable brand in the Nigerian entertainment  circuit....this event is free.