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Finally, Lebanese terrorist gets life sentence...Two collaborators freed

After months of a chilling trial that led to shocking revelations, Talal Ahmed Roda, one of the three Lebanese prosecuted by the Federal Government in connection with the armoury discovered in Kano, was on Friday jailed for life by an Abuja Federal High Court.

But the other two accused persons – the co-owner of Amigo Supermarket, Mustapha Fawaz, and Abdallah Tanini, were set free after the court ruled that the prosecution did not prove the 16-count charge brought against them.

The 16-count charge filed against the three accused persons and two business concerns – Amigo Supermarket and Wonderland Amusement Park Resort – involved elements of terrorism,  money laundering and miscellaneous offences.

Fashion Blunder of the Week: Media big boy, Olisa Adibua disappoints, wears sandal on a jacket to red carpet

Olisa Adibua

How lover forced Davido to make their love public

Funmi Aboderin                                                                   Davido  

After several months of keeping fans and buffs guessing on his love life, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido finally unveiled his lover, Funmi Aboderin, thus making the pair a hot item afterwards.

Surprisingly, the Omo Baba Olowo crooner recently unveiled his lover to the world just few months after claiming to be single on Twitter because Miss Aboderin was not comfortable with a secret relationship. “She wanted the world to know Davido is in a serious relationship with her,” a source told SHOWBIZPLUS.

Tricia Eseigbe returns with The Psychologist on TV

Tricia Eseigbe

Tricia Eseigbe, the producer and presenter of Boldfaces International on TV, is poised to hit screens again with another inspiring programme that will help enlighten our community about pedophiles. The programme will equally prevent the sexual abuse of children and encourage victims of child sexual abuse to come out and tell their stories. Called The Psychologist, the talk-show, in the words of Eseigbe would start airing soon.

“The Psychologist is a public awareness programme on Child Sexual Abuse. We intend to expose sexual predators and create a support platform for victims of child molestation, and to get the authorities to do more to support our children. The Psychologist is scheduled to go on air very soon.

Photo of the day: Leading TV Personality, Agatha Amata then and now

Then                                                                      Now 

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Photos: Celebs, pals storm Monalisa Chinda's luxury magazine launch in style

Rukky Sanda and Monalisa

GOtv set to reward subscribers in GOcarry Am promo

 

L – R: Mr. Ifeanyi Onyibo, MD Radac Communications/MultiChoice Mega Dealer, General Manager, GOtv, Mrs Elizabeth Amkpa, Marketing Manager, GOtv, Mr Dare Kafar and PR Manager, GOtv, Miss Efe Obiomah at a press conference to unveil the GOtv festive offer, ‘GOcarry am’ on Friday, 29 November 2013

In the spirit of the yuletide, GOtv Nigeria has unveiled plans for its festive offer tagged, “GOcarry am”. The promo which is to run from December 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014 is in partnership with SPAR, Dangote and Lagos Television (LTV). The promo rewards will be in two categories – instant prizes and the GOshoppers’ experience, and it is aimed at rewarding its new and existing subscribers with exciting prizes including shopping sprees, food baskets andGOtv branded gift items.

GOtv subscribers who pay one month GOtv or GOtv Plus subscription using a GOtv recharge card will qualify for an instant lucky dip at selected GOtv and dealer offices in the 13 cities where GOtv operates. Those who buy a decoder or pay two months subscriptions within the promo period qualify for city draws to participate in the GOshoppers’ experience.

TB Joshua breaks silence...Speaks on his relationship with Jim Iyke

TB Joshua                                                                                                       Jim Iyke

Controversial man of God and founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua, has finally opened up on his relationship with equally controversial Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke.
Below is Joshua's response when asked about the recent deliverance of the entertainer in his church by Saturday Punch:
"All I can say is that if a person needs a doctor, he should be free to do so. I like the young man. He has been defending himself on the internet. Is he not enjoying a better life now? Are things not working for him?"

Photos: Sexy actress Nkem Ike unveils new look

Supplementary election holds today in Anambra

Peter Obi                                                               Willie Obiano

After declaring the November 16 governorship polls inconclusive, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is fully set to conduct a supplementary election in Anambra State today. Despite threats of boycott from three of the contestants-Chris Ngige (APC), Tony Nwoye (PDP) and Ifeanyi Ubah (LP), INEC said it was fully prepared for election in all the polling units affected in the supplementary elections.
Already leading with a very wide margin in the results so far announced by INEC is Dr. Willie Obiano, the charismatic candidate of APGA. Governor Peter Obi of Anambra has also called on the NdiAnambra to come out and vote for APGA, for the continuation of his giant strides in the state.

Success Digest Enterprise Awards holds today @ Civic Centre, V.I ... 5.P.M,

Sammy Okposo, Segun Obe, RoofTop MCs, DJ Gosporella others to perform at Nigeria Gospel Music Awards, tomorrow

It will definitely be the clash of leading names in the gospel music genre at the third edition of the annual Nigeria Gospel Music Awards holding in the evening of tomorrow, Sunday, December 1 at the upscale NECA Events Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
Among the entertainers expected to thrill guests at the gathering are: Sammie Okposo, Segun Obe, RoofTop MCs, DJ Gosporella, Charles Granville, Baba Erujeje, Joe Praiz among others.
There will also be plenty of comedy in the house with rib crackers such as: Baba Dee, 2things, Open Teeth and a host of others already penciled down for the anticipated high-net-worth gathering.
In the words of Kingsley Omoefe, the youthful creator and founder of the laudable initiative, the award is basically out to reward and honour outstanding individuals who have contributed immensely to the growth of the gospel music industry in the year under review.
Interestingly, admission to the event is free, but strictly by invitation. "We want people to come and feel the spirit," he added.

P&G supports Desmond Elliot's ‘Finding Mercy’

Desmond and Funke

Procter & Gamble Nigeria (P&G), a leading consumer products manufacturer has partnered with Denziot Films to advance the Nigerian film industry with the production and release of a blockbuster movie entitled, Finding Mercy.

Produced and directed by renowned Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, Finding Mercy tells the intriguing story of two friends, played by Blossom Chuks Chukwujekwu (Flower Girl) and Uti Nwachukwu, who find themselves in a complicated situation with a motherless baby.

Other notable Nollywood stars in the movie include: Rita Dominic, Desmond Elliott, Chioma Akpotha, Biola Williams, Tamara Eteimo and Dabota Lawson. Powered by Procter & Gamble, the movie has already been nominated for honours in multiple categories at the forthcoming GIAMA Awards in Houston, Texas, United States of America.

Angry Nigerians, disappointed entertainers condemn Gov Oshiomhole for maltreating a widow and telling her, "go and die"

Edo gov, Oshiomhole

Power intoxicates and absolute power leads to executive recklessness in this part of the world, especially among those we have (s)elected to rule over us. Millions of Nigerians, including entertainers are angry and disappointed with the so called comrade governor of Edo State, Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole for aggravating the poverty and pains of a poor widow by seizing  her less than N2000 goods and telling her, "go and die" like her late husband, during a recent inspection tour.
The Youtube video, which has gone viral, has shown the world the true side of Oshiomhole and how mean he could be while dealing ruthlessly with his defenceless citizens, who incidentally trooped out to elect him into office.
Some leading entertainers who spoke with us on the condition of anonymity berated the governor for openly seizing the wares of a widow, despite her several cries and pleas.
"Oshiomhole has derailed and lost focus. If he can do this openly to a widow, you can then imagine what he is capable of doing to his political opponents," stated a top actor.
Felix Umoru, an indigene of Edo State, who also shared his pains with us on how the governor compounded the pains of a poor widow, described Oshiomhole as power drunk and very unforgiven. "No past governor in the history of our State, can do and had done this to a widow. Oshiomhole got most of the votes that saw him into office from widows, look at how he's treating them now. He's a big disgrace and has completely rubbished the office of a governor. It also hurts that a widower like him is happy maltreating a widow because he's in power... What a shame."

IFBA partners Goethe Institut for IN-SHORT 2013

IFBA boss, Victor Okhai

The International Film and Broadcast Academy (IFBA), Lagos in conjunction with Goethe institut, Lagos is holding the maiden edition of the International short film and video festival IN-SHORT 2013. IN-SHORT is designed to discover the hidden talents for the movie industry. These include actors, directors, cinematographers, writers etc many of whom are film school students, film school graduates and others with a passion and gift for story telling through the motion picture medium. Many of these are currently producing musical videos, commercials and documentaries. They are mostly not involved in Nollywood, but it is hoped that through this festival these hidden talents will be discovered and given a break.

MCSN loses again...Court insists criminal charges still intact

Okoroji and Ayilaran

A Federal High Court siting in Lagos and presided over by Hon. Justice Ibrahim Buba has ruled that the unapproved Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) and its officers facing trial before the court should answer to all the criminal charges brought against them by the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC). 

Delivering a ruling in charge No FHC/IKJ/CS/19/2012: NCC vs. MCSN, Mayowa Ayilaran, Louis Udoh, Halim Mohammed, Banjo Omolara Biliqis, Yusuf Adogi Benson and Olakayode Ajayi, on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, the judge held that the filing of three separate charges against MCSN and its officers was not an abuse of court process as claimed by the accused persons and that the charges were properly filed by the NCC. The judge held that the application of the accused persons challenging the charges preferred against them was misconceived. He held that all the allegations in the different charges were different and that there is no iota of abuse of court process in the charges saying that the charges are not defective in any way.

Monalisa Chinda launches luxury life-style magazine, Monalisa, amid razzmatazz

Monalisa & Rukky Sanda at the launch

 After a well deserved wait, one of Nigeria’s luxury, life-style and fashion magazines, ‘Monalisa’, finally launched and unveiled its maiden edition at the posh Intercontinental hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, amid glitz and razzmatazz.

The magazine, a brain child of Nollywood star actress, Monalisa Chinda, who equally doubles as its Publisher, is packed with inspiring feature stories and fashion.The magazine has been deemed first of its kind in Nigeria and has been compared to a combination of Glamour and Cosmopolitan Magazines.

Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, others to light Africa's biggest Xmas tree in Calabar

Rita set for Calabar

 The city of Calabar will make history this season as the home of the tallest Christmas tree in Africa.

The Christmas tree-lighting ceremony which kick-starts the annual month-long Calabar Festival will take place at the Millennium Park in Calabar this Saturday.

Those whose attendance at the event has been confirmed include Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw and Bryan Okwara.

Others are Gideon Okeke of Tinsel fame and Ihuoma Nwigwe. According to the organizers, the Nollywood acts will attend the show as special guests.

As part of the opening ceremonies, popular comedian, Akpororo is also billed for the event. He is expected to thrill guests of the State, including governors, government officials, captains of industry and revelers among others to a fun moment at the Millennium Park.

N85.5 million fraud causes panic in First Bank…Staffer, four others face trial

First Bank MD, Bisi

Palpable fear and panic now pervade the Shomolu, Lagos State branch of Nigeria’s leading and foremost financial institution, First Bank Nigeria Plc., as one of its staffers, Gbemisola Nurudeen and four others were recently arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court, sitting at Ebute Metta, for allegedly stealing the sum of N85.540,000.00, property of the bank.

Others charged alongside Nurudeen with conspiracy and stealing included John Emezele, Udobong Joseph, Omotoyinbo Olaolu and Adebayo Yusuf.

According to the charge sheet number: D/51/2013, the five defendants and others now at large, had allegedly between January 9 and 18, 2013, while working at the bank conspired among themselves to commit felony to wit stealing the said amount.

FG warns ASUU: End strike in one-week or face war

Education Minister, Wike

After several months of hobnobbing with the leadership of ASUU and its army of striking lecturers, the Federal Government now wants to bare its fang at the union. And to show its seriousness about going to war with ASUU, the FG has issued a one week ultimatum to ASUU and equally directed all federal university vice-chancellors to reopen their institutions for academic activities to commence.
The government declared that lecturers who fail to resume on or before December 4, would be fired.
The embattled supervising minister of education, Nyesom Wike stated this at a recent news conference in Abuja.

Ice Prince breaks silence, speaks on why he dumped and denied his love child...face-off with Brymo

Ice Prince and son, Jamal

Fire of Zamani exponent and rave hip hop act, Ice Prince, in this engaging chat candidly spoke on why he initially abandoned and denied his love child and carbon copy, Jamal. He also spoke passionately about his latest work, future plans, war with Brymo among other trending issues.

Drama in Port Harcourt as anti Amaechi protesters celebrate his exit - Says it's "good riddance"

Anti Amaechi protesters celebrating the gov's defection in Rivers State

It was a sight of pure drama as tens of thousands of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from across the 23 local Government Areas of Rivers State took to major streets of Port

Harcourt recently to celebrate the exit of Governor Chibuike Amaechi from PDP. In fact, one of the elated indigenes who spoke with us happily described Amaechi's defection to APC as. "Good riddance... Let him go, enough of his betrayals on Rivers people. No evil goes unpunished, Amaechi must surely pay one day. We are even tired of his dishonourable ways of ruling our great state. He talks too much and does little with all the huge federal allocation at his disposal..."

Commotion in Enugu State as indigenes rush to healing river for miracles and power

Miracle River

Photos: More famous faces at PSquare's Peter and Lola Omotayo stylish wedding

THE COUPLE AND CHIEF MRS. FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA

PAUL OKOYE AND FIANCEE, ANITA ESAMA

OSITA IHEME

DON JAZZY AND GENEVIEVE NNAJI

Anger in Kano State as Hisbah police destroys 240,000 bottles of beer

It was a scene of confusion and bottled up anger in Kano State recently when some overzealous policemen bent on enforcing Islamic law smashed and destroyed over 240,000 bottles of beer, in what many believed was a 'smokescreen' crackdown on behaviour seen as anti Islam in the state. A source told SHOWBIZPLUS that the bottles were seized from trucks coming into the city in the last couple of weeks by officials of Hisbah, which regularly enforces the strict Islamic law (Sharia) in governor Kwakwanso's troubled state.
Another report from AFP stated that Sharia enforcers (Hisbah) destroyed over 240,000 bottles of beer along with over 8,000 litres of a local brew called Burukutu.

Finally: Stella Oduah to appear before Senate committee Dec. 5

Oduah

After several weeks of hide and seek, the Senate Committee on Aviation on Wednesday formally invited the embattled Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, to appear before it on Thursday, December 5, by noon. A letter of invitation signed by the Clerk of the committee, Mr. Victor Aborisade, explained that Oduah and the chief executive officers of agencies under her ministry would brief members at the Senate New wing.

Ex Super Eagles star’s dad kidnapped…Abductors demand N50m

Chikelue

Former Super Eagles player, Chikelue Iloanusi and his entire family are currently in pains as kidnappers recently abducted his 83 year-old father, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Information pieced from Punch revealed that the victim, James Iloanusi, was on his way back from the church on Monday when he was abducted by the assailants.

A family source said the kidnappers blocked Chikelue father’s car and then put him into another car before speeding off.

He said, “On Monday, Pa Iloanusi (James) was driving home from morning Mass when some men in a Toyota Camry blocked his Peugeot 504 and pulled him out of his vehicle. They subsequently put him inside their own vehicle and sped off.

“After organising a search party without success, we called his son on the telephone to inform him of the development.

“The following day, the kidnappers called us with the victim’s telephone and demanded N50m ransom. Family members have been trying to negotiate with them but they have refused to collect anything less.”

N2 Billion Fraud: Police declare Fargo Petroleum boss, Ogunbambo wanted

Seun, boss of Fargo Petroleum

Socialite and boss of Fargo Petroleum Limited, Seun Ogumbambo has been declared wanted by the Special Fraud Unit of the Nigeria Police, Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N2 billion subsidy fraud.
According to a statement by the SFU Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tunde Ogunsakin, Ogunbambo allegedly presented forged documents to receive payment of N2 billion in subsidy claims from the federal government of Nigeria.

Photo: Sexy actress, Stephanie Okereke looking stunning in this outfit

Stephanie

Photo: Nollywood star, Stephanie Okereke unveils new sexy look

Sexy Stephanie

Senator Ayogu Eze loses mum

Ayogu Eze

Leading lawmaker and Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ayogu Eze is bereaved and mourning currently. The legislator representing Enugu State recently lost his dear mother, Mrs. Paulina Omadaja Eze (Nee Agashi), to the cold and wicked hands of death on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. The obsequies for the deceased will commence with a requiem mass at her place, Umuida, Igbo Eze North Local Government Area, Enugu State, on Friday, November 29, 2013. Condolence visit by in-laws, friends and well wishers will take place the next day, Saturday, November 30, while a thanksgiving mass will hold at the St. Thomas Catholic Parish, Umuida at 10.a.m., on Sunday, December 1. Ma Eze is painfully survived by her husband, two sons, a daughter and several grand children.
Also since the sad news was made public, several colleagues, associates and friends of the amiable senator have been calling and commiserating with him and the entire Eze family over the irreparable loss.

Bishop Tom Samson reveals how his dad died because of N2000!

Bishop Samson

City preacher and founder of Christ Royal Family Church, Bishop Tom Samson in a recent interview with Yes International magazine recounted painfully, how his dear father died because they could not afford the paltry sum of N2000 (two thousand Naira) only, to save his life.
"When I was growing up, my father died because we lacked N2000, to buy drugs and when I went through school, I never bought a text book because my parents could not afford it. From my primary school to university, I never bought, I only borrowed books..." the 47 year-old man of God told Yes International magazine in its latest edition that is still selling on newsstands nationwide.

Text of Press Briefing by the PDP, Rivers State on Gov. Amaechi's defection to the APC

Walter speaking at the parley

Gentlemen of the Press,

 it is with pleasure that I meet with you once again to rob minds on the political developments in our dear state. Not long ago, while bemoaning the orchestrated plots to throw the state chapter of our party, the PDP into crisis by those we describe as inside outsiders lead by Gov. Chibuike Ameachi who had long been suspended along with some of his cohorts, we told you that it will not be long before they openly admit what they have been doing in secret even, though denying all this while. You will agree with us that the leadership of the PDP in Rivers State have been vindicated.

You were also informed of how Gov. Amaechi was using the resources of Rivers State to lubricate his vice presidential ambition which informed his stiff opposition to
President Goodluck Jonathan and everything Mr. President stood for.

How naked photos to lover allegedly crashed Uche Iwuji’s marriage…Top banker fingered

Uche Iwuji

It is no longer news that the barely one year old marriage of controversial Nollywood actress, Uche Iwuji has reportedly crashed. What many, especially her teeming fans are oblivious of is the huge role some nude pictures of the pretty thespian allegedly play in the collapse of the once happy union between Iwuji and her international businessman lover, Mr. Juwon Lawal.

In fact, unconfirmed information reaching SHOWBIZPLUS has it that shocked and disappointed Lawal has abandoned his matrimonial home and fled abroad to calm his frayed nerves and possibly get over the betrayal.
Another unconfirmed report claimed that Iwuji’s amorous affair with the Managing Director of one of the foremost family banks in Nigeria was responsible for the many crises in their troubled marriage.

Lawal EE learnt reportedly heard that his wife was having a secret affair with the top banker and as well discovered some BBM/SMS messages exchanged between her and her lover boy senior banker whose financial house just clocked 30 and still celebrating.

Olu Maintain’s kid sister turns musician, rocks Ikeja with hot vibes

Oprah Alade

It was a special evening of fun as Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State was recently charged and exploded with a new dimension to Friday night life. At the centre of this exciting event, was the younger sister of the popular Olu Maintain, whose stage name is Oprah Alade (real name, Adegbulu Opeyemi), who entertained and wowed all night.

Oprah Alade was the cynosure of all eyes, at the prestigious Eagles Park Hotel, Ikeja, an arm of the Hotel 1960 Group, where she entertained guests, with her live band. The last child of the Adegbulu family, ‘Oprah Alade’ took guests present on a delightful adventure of great musical fun and back to the days ‘when men were boys and women were girls’, with her melodic rendition, performing an eclectic fusion of Juju, Hi-Life, Afro, Hip-hop and more.

Uganda's Salvador, Basketmouth, Bovi, others electrify Abakaliki @ Glo Lafftafest

Basketmouth &Bovi at the event

Globacom on Sunday invaded Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital with its Laffta Fest "Invasion LOL" where East Africa's most-celebrated comedian, Salvador, from Uganda, sent the crowd reeling with laughter as he related the peculiar ways of life of his native Ugbokolo village.

Salvador was the cynosure of all eyes as he brilliantly narrated the notorious tendencies of the village rascal, named Ladeja in his home place.
To complement Salvador's act, one of Nigeria's most brilliant stand-up comedians, Bovi tingled the excited audience with his classic joke that juxtaposed a typical Nigerian political rally with that of the United States of America. His flawless parody of Barack Obama at a political rally was the clincher. He  got the crowd cheering endlessly and wondering if Bovi was playing a pre-recorded Obama rhetoric.

Horror in Ekiti State as goat delivers 'human being'

Ekiti State Gov, Kayode Fayemi

A strange and horrible incident that looks like an adaption from the world of magic recently happened in Olori-Oko, a farmstead in Ogotun, Ekiti State. The inhabitants of the sleepy town are still living in fear and horror as a goat in the community recently gave birth to a strange object that looked so much like a human being.
According to The Guardian, the strange baby goat, had human hair, head and genitalia that were similar to that of a human being. The goat, which gave birth at about 6.a.m., was said to have been in labour since 8.p.m, on Monday, but could not deliver, apparently due to the strange creature's complex body structure.
Following this development, an unprecedented crowd from the neighbouring towns and villages stormed the village to catch a glimpse of the weird creature.

Shock as man stabs alleged homosexual boss to death

IGP, MD Abubakar

A 22-year-old man, Eji Emmanuel, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for the alleged murder of a 39-year-old trader, Sylvanus Okoye.

According to the police, the suspect stabbed the deceased to death at his home on Ezemegbu Drive, Okota in August.

The suspect, however, explained that he killed the deceased in self-defence.

He alleged that on the day of the incident, Okoye had attempted to rape him.

Explaining the events that culminated in Okoye’s death, the suspect said he was a dancer and was lured to Lagos by a friend, Chukwudi, under the guise of doing music business only for the friend to introduce him to homosexuality.

He said he had gone to report the matter to his friend’s boss but his friend’s boss raped him twice and he reported the matter at the FESTAC Police Division.