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There has been rumours that Annie Idibia is pregnant with baby number 2 for Tuface, making it tuface's seventh child. Annie has denied the rumour making rounds that she is pregnant. In the interview above she said she is not pregnant. Annie has a four year old daughter, Isabella for Tuface. 2face has six children from three women – his wife Annie Idibia (1) and baby mamas Pero Adeniyi (3), Sunmbo Ajaba (2).

Again, the issue of Nigeria and her governance took a centre stage yesterday, with the threat by a former member of the House of Representatives and a chieftain of the Congress for Progressive Change, Hon. Farouk Adamu Aliyu that 'it is either a Northerner as President in 2015 or there will be no more Nigeria.' Aliyu's outburst was a direct response to the ex-Niger Delta militant and leader of Niger Delta Volunteer Force, Mujahid Asari Dokubo declaration on Sunday that 'there will be no peace in the country, if Jonathan was denied a second term'. Aliyu, who was the 2011 CPC governorship candidate in Jigawa State, said it is unfortunate and sad that Dokubo is still walking the streets a freeman after making such unguarded statement. He warned that "if Jonathan, Dokubo and their people want to destroy this country, then we are willing accomplices". The ex-lawmaker who claimed to be speaking for the people of the North warned that nobody has t...

No fewer than 10 Governors under the new party All Progressives Congress (APC) have converged in Owerri ,the Imo state capital, for a solidarity rally as part of the activities marked out for the Imo Freedom Week Celebration. The Governors and Chieftains of the party who arrived the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri at about noon today all moved in a  motorcade  from the airport through the streets of Owerri to the venue of the rally at the Heroes Square in Owerri. Some of the Governors present are the Lagos state governor Babatunde Fashola, Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi, Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole, Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi and Ogun state governor Ibikunle Amosun amongst others.

Two oil marketers and their company on Monday challenged the jurisdiction of a Lagos High Court in Ikeja to entertain the N1.8 billion fuel subsidy fraud charge preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The marketers, Mahmud Tukur and Alex Ochonogor, alongside their company, Eterna Plc, filed their application before the court presided over by Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo. Mahmud Tukur, son of Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Bamaga Tukur standing trial for allegedly conniving with others to fraudulently collecting N1.8 billion subsidy fund. Mahmud is the son of Bamanga Tukur, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The application dated 3 May 2013, was filed by their counsel, Wole Olanipekun. The defendants were charged to court alongside Abdullahi Alao, son of prominent businessman, Abdullazeez Arisekola-Alao. During Monday’s proceedings, Mr Olanipekun informed the court that the application had been ser...

If you want to get the right information before making your final decision on which university that will best serve you or you want to just be sure or re-assured that you can still get admission into the University of your choice with you JAMB score, We have found something for you. Below is the latest cut off marks for Nigerian Universities… University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT:  200 and above for Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering (except Civil & Environmental Engineering), Management Sciences, Medicine, Nursing and Social Sciences. 180 and above for others are invited to a Screening Exercise First Choice and Second Choice. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, NAU/UNIZIK:  180 Arts (except Departments of English & History ) and Education 200 for others Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO:  180 First and Second Choice. University of Ibadan UI : 200 First and Second Choice Most preferred University of Lagos Unilag : 200 all courses, First Choice o...

Nollywood actress, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha premiered her very first movie, 'On Bended Knees' on Sunday, May 5th at Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja Lagos. See more photos below Watch movie trailer below

Governor Adams Oshiomhole (R), Minister of Sports Bolaji Abdulahi (C) and Nollywood actor Paul Obazele, leading the Okpekpe VIP Race. Controversy Tuesday dogged the death of a middle aged man, identified as Victor Adepoju, 40, whose corpse was found by the side of a stream, 48-hours after  last weekend’s Okpekpe Marathon organized by the Edo State government in conjunction with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria(AFN). Vanguard learnt that the deceased who was alleged to be a staff of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning was reportedly  said to be one of the fans of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole decided to compete in the 10km road race as his best way of identifying with him and had N0 515 as his tag. He did not however return home, as his corpse was found on Monday morning on the bank of a stream. The circumstances leading to the death of Adepoju’s was unclear press time but sources said he may have collapsed and died from exhausti...

Remember yesterday, Paul denied through his publicist knowing his second baby mama, 19 year old Elshama Igbanoi. Well, here is a picture of Paul and Peter Okoye with Elshama . Linda reports 19 year old Elshama Igbanoi’s baby was actually born April 7th in the UK, four days before Paul Okoye and his girlfriend Anita welcomed their son, Andre, in Atlanta. Elshama’s mum has confirmed that P-Square’s Paul Okoye is indeed the father of Elshama’s son but didn’t want to give more details. And contrary to earlier reports that Elshama is stranded in the hospital because she’s unable to pay her bills, they are out of the hospital and chilling at home. The baby’s birth certificate bears Paul Okoye’s name. The Okoye's are still not saying anything about the issue. In fact, someone from their camp said they do not plan to issue a statement or react to the story in any way. Source:  Daily Post

President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed shock over the large number of Nigerian citizens in various prisons in South Africa. The president also blasted those criticising his administrations for corruption, saying they are the most corrupt bunch of Nigerians. Mr. Jonathan told the Nigerian community in South Africa on Monday in Cape Town, South Africa that the high number of Nigerians in South African prisons did not speak well about Nigeria. “I was told that more than 250,000 Nigerians are living in South Africa and that more than 400 are in prison serving various jail terms. “This is a bad example of what Nigerians in the Diaspora should be; there are some countries like Malawi and Uganda that no Nigerian is in prison. “Most Nigerians are doing very well abroad in various professional callings. “There are Nigerians living in South Africa making good name for us but a few of you are doing things in different ways. “There is need for these few Nigerians to be good ambassad...

Corpses of two persons out of the eight killed in the deadly weekend attack at Lobia community along the creek of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been recovered. The corpses were reportedly discovered in a shallow grave believed to have been dug by their killers. The development, it was learnt, has heightened tension in the troubled coastal area. Gunmen suspected to be militants had, Saturday, launched a vicious attack in Lobia community killing eight persons. It was learnt that Judah, the younger brother to a former militant leader, Mr. Reuben Wilson, popularly known as Pastor, was among the victims of the onslaught. But the family of one of the slain youths, Judah Benaibi Wilson, in a statement, yesterday, by the Head of the Clifford-Wilson Family of Koluama 1 community, Comrade Joseph Wilson, dismissed the claim that the youths were killed during a gang war. The family insisted that the discovery of the bodies in a shallow grave was a clear ...

When about sixty traditional rulers in Anambra state left their respective domain for Lagos to attend the wedding ceremony of the sister of Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, little did they know that they had incurred the wrath of Mr. Peter Obi, the state governor Ubah is the managing director and chief executive officer, Capital Oil and Gas Limited. He is also aspiring to succeed Obi in 2014. Ubah has sympathy for the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, the same party with the governor. Indeed, he is believed to be the spirit behind the Chief Victor Umeh-led faction of APGA. Umeh’s faction is stoutly opposed to a faction of the party led by the governor. So, for most political observers, Ubah has gained a political mileage over Obi by drawing to his side, the traditional rulers who are supposed to be under the watchful eyes of the governor. The monarchs were said to have be flown to Lagos in a chartered flight. That was not all. They were allegedly given fat allowances by their host....

Late August last year, pop singer Akinmayokun May D Awodumila got the shock of his life when he learnt he had been dropped from Square records (P-Square record label) due to irreconcilable differences, he screamed blue murder, threatened litigation and countered by launching his own outfit Confam Entertainment; releasing singles and videos. Today, however, these two camps may have reconciled. Come May 10, this writer has learnt May D’s highly anticipated album will drop and it features PSquare in a powerful collaboration called You want to know me. The 20 tracked album titled Chapter one also features Tu face in No Body, K-Switch and Olamide in Kigbe and then Davido in Ur Eyes. May D will be launching his album on May 26 at a live concert in Abuja with Davido, 2face Idibia, Iyanya, Olamide, Jaywon, Reminisce, K-Switch and many others in performance. On August 21, Square Records boss Jude Okoye had sent out a statement which reads… I, JUDE ‘ENGEES’ OKOYE of Square Re...

Well, reporters at Mediatakeout are positive the star is carrying baby number 2. Below is what they are saying: MediaTakeOut.com just got OFFICIAL WORD this morning - Beyonce and Jay Z are expecting another child together. We spoke with a QUASI-OFFICIAL member of Bey's team who CONFIRMED IT. And it gets better. The insider, who told us that Bey is "two months" pregnant, claims that Beyonce is NOT using outside photographers - in hopes that she can HIDE her pregnancy until she's OUT of her first trimester. The insider explains, "Only photos that do not show her stomach up close are released to the public." We're told that Bey planned on making the OFFICIAL announcement next month . . . at the BET AWARDS. But now that we're BREAKING THE NEWS . . . it could be MUCH earlier. By the way, this report is NOT speculation - it is FACT. Once it comes out - don't forget where you heard it FIRST. As at the moment, the story is unconfirme...

US rapper and entertainer, Nicki Minaj recently took it all off to pose on the cover King's Magazine. Known for always pushing boundaries, she sure would give her fans a reason to gasp in awe. Bet she earned top dollar for this. See photo below; Source:  Urban Post

Shocker! Once again, Chris Brown and Rihanna have parted ways, romantically speaking -- so said Brown during a recent interview with Australian radio show The Kyle and Jackie Show. The "Don't Wake Me Up" crooner, who turned 24 on Sunday, May 5, was detailing his multiple birthday celebrations (in L.A., Las Vegas and NYC) when he was asked about his chronically on-again, off-again love Rihanna, 25. "Imma do it solo," he said, citing his erstwhile girlfriend's touring schedule, compounded by his own full slate. "I mean, at the end of the day, shawty doing her own thang, she on the road. It's always gonna be love. I'm a grown man, just gotta fast forward." The love's certainly not gone, he reiterated, but personal and professional commitments make the relationship too difficult right now, he said. "I'm always gonna love that person. I cant be focused on wife-ing someone that young. I need to be the best Chris Brown I can ...

At any period of time, there are a handful of players at the top of the footballing world who define their eras.   In the 2000s, it was the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Fabio Cannavaro, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, while in recent years it has been Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo, who have been universally hailed as the best around.   But who amongst the younger generation will take up that mantle? If you ask any Brazilian, the name of Neymar instantly arises, while European fans will offer the examples of Mario Gotze, Isco and Eden Hazard as potential greats.   Nothing, though, is set in stone. It takes true brilliance, and no shortage of hard work, to reach a level where you are acknowledged as a defining force of your time.   Let's take a look at 10 young players who could potentially be iconic figures in world football over the decade to come.   Neymar   Brazil's biggest hope of launc...

The Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, Monday, dismissed as an empty outburst, the threat by former Niger Delta warlord, Asari Dokubo, that there would be no peace in Nigeria if President Goodluck Jonathan was not returned for a second term in 2015. The party asked Nigerians to ignore the selfish campaign by the controversial ex-militant to remain relevant in the political arena, when he is not in any way working for the collective interest and well being of the generality of Nigerians, who are looking for genuine change and leadership come 2015. The National Publicity Secretary of the CPC, Mr. Rotimi Fashakin, told Vanguard on Monday that Dokubo was merely seeking undeserved attention from the Presidency for pecuniary reasons, adding that he would change his position when the time comes. Although he did not say who will be the President in 2015, Fashakin was categorical that Dokubo will eat his words and line up behind the new administration. Fashakin said: “Dokubo wi...

The examination body also withheld several results.   Hundreds of students, who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Monday in Kano, staged a peaceful demonstration against mass failure and withholding of their results.   The students stormed the premises of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria in Kano on motorcycles around noon and carried placards and green leaves to show their anger.   Spokesman for the candidates, Haruna Maidabam, described the withholding of their results as a deliberate attempt to deny them the opportunity to further their studies.   According to him, more than 10, 000 students who sat for the examination in Kano metropolis have yet to access their results.   Maidabam said when the results were released last week, they went to the zonal office of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Kano (JAMB) to complain but were directed to go and repeat the thumb printing for verification.  ...

In its third edition, Jemima magazine chats with Oge Okoye-Duru about her evolution from childhood to womanhood. This edition of the magazine also focuses on the problems facing the girl child as well as the steps that parents can take to protect their little girls, with articles ranging from the dangers involved in dating men for money, to the endemic nature of spousal abuse, to the question of if there is any more glory in womanhood. Jemima magazine is a family support lifestyle magazine that aims to encourage and restore the good ‘ole traditional family values that keep families together through all the drama. The first edition featured former Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji and his wife on the cover, while the second edition featured ace comedian and musician, Julius Agwu and his family.

The Federal Government plans to employ more than 1,000 English language and Mathematics teachers for the 104 unity colleges in the country.   The Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this when he declared open the first phase of continuous professional development programme for Mathematics and English language teachers on Monday in Abuja.   He expressed Federal Government’s worry over the poor performance of students of Federal Government colleges in public examinations.   “Let me at this juncture inform all participants that the Federal Government has given approval for the employment of 1000 teachers in English language and Mathematics to bridge the gaps in these two important subjects.   “This is because despite their acknowledged degree of relevance, students across the country have consistently demonstrated poor knowledge of these subjects and under performed in public examinations.   “From the statistics, the nat...

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has been brave enough to do what most ladies run away from, posting pictures of how they really look before applying makeup. She posted a picture of herself before makeup was applied on her face by her makeup artist. Does she look as beautiful with or without makeup? View pictures below, compare the two and let us know what you think.

Nollywood filmmaker and critic, Charles Novia, has reacted to the recent buzz in most social media and blogs about actresses being paid huge sum to shave their hair.  In recent times, actresses have found joy in shaving their hair and making a big deal out of it. More disturbing is the huge quotes these actresses make just agreeing to alter their looks. Reacting to the trend, Charles Novia took to his twitter page to share his mind on the issue. According to him, "Seems to shave hair, blog it and lie about being paid huge sums is the new fad among some Nollywood actresses? "And the shaved hair might just be the only bit good about the movies too or why fuss so much about the hair?" Chika Ike, who reportedly got N5million for shaving her hair, and Ebube Nwagbo are the latest actresses that have made a fuss out of the hair shaving brouhaha. Source:  Nigeriafilms.com

The crisis in Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party took another turn on Monday with Governor Rotimi Amaechi inadvertently insinuating a plot to effect his removal by only five members of the state House of Assembly.   But the governor said it was practically impossible in today’s Rivers State to be removed by five members of a 32-member legislature. Rivers Commissioner of Information, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, in a statement on behalf of Amaechi in Port Harcourt, said, “We are aware that people are imagining that it will be possible to attempt a (ex-Plateau State Governor Joshua) Dariye treatment in Rivers State where they will take just five members of the Rivers State House of Assembly out of 32 members and attempt an impeachment of the Governor of Rivers State. “But this is Rivers State; this is not Plateau State and Nigerians are a lot more aware now than they were at that time. This democracy must stand and the people of Rivers State will defend e...