South African sex/theft scandal: Angela Okorie lied against my hubby + How I'm coping with my twins - Muma Gee

Muma Gee and hubby

Leading musician Gift Uwame popularly known as Muma Gee and her actor husband, Prince Eke recently welcomed a set of twins, a boy and a girl, on April 18, in their Port Harcourt home.

The versatile singer and theatre arts graduate of University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT), in this chat monitored by SHOWBIZPLUSng insisted there was never an age difference in her marriage to Eke.

 She also opened up on the South African sex and theft scandal involving her hubby and Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, among other issues.

Davido, Tiwa, Phyno, Stephanie, Patoranking, Aki, Pawpaw, AY, Omawumi, others win Express Star Awards .Holds July 27

Davido

After several weeks of high-wired meetings, pulsating brain storming sessions and intensive consultations, the long awaited countdown for Entertainment Express and Sunday Express third Anniversary Bash and Awards Nite has finally commenced with the unveiling of the nominees and awardees.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that for the first time since its inception three years ago, the high octane ceremony holding on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at the upscale events and entertainment centre, Niteshift Coliseum, Opebi, Ikeja, will graciously honour a potpourri of leading entertainers, few high-net-worth individuals and some deserving corporate bodies with the newly introduced Express Star Awards (ESA) Trophy.

Leading the roll call of honourees at the forthcoming evening event that is already serenading and reverberating within and outside the nation’s booming entertainment industry is Otunba Mike Adenuga, the founder and executive chairman of Globacom, Nigeria’s second national carrier.

The billionaire philanthropist fondly called The Guru, will be decorated with Nigeria’s Entertainment Pillar of the Decade Award.

Photo News: Nigerian new ambassador to Ireland, Amb Dr. Bolere Elizabeth Ketebu presenting her credentials to President Michael D Higgins of Ireland

Higgins welcoming Ketebu

Ramadan: President Jonathan greets Nigerian Muslims as they begin this year’s fast

Jonathan

 Against the background of security challenges in the country, President Jonathan has urged all Nigerian Muslims to offer special prayers for greater peace and security in the nation as Ramadan begins today.
The President also seized the opportunity of the commencement of the Ramadan fast to further reassure the entire nation that the Federal Government will continue to work tirelessly to curb insurgency, terrorism and other criminal acts which have caused insecurity in parts of the country.
  In a signed statement sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, Jonathan urged Nigerians not to succumb to despair, but to remain steadfast in the firm conviction that with courage, determination, focus, decisiveness and collective support for the Armed Forces  and security agencies, the country will ultimately overcome the evil agents of sectionalism, sectarianism and international terrorists who seek to disunite the nation.

Biting Suarez loses multimillion dollar endorsement deal

Suarez

Luis Suarez’s shameful bite on Giorgio Chiellini has cost him a sponsorship deal with 888poker, the company confirmed on Friday.

Suarez was hit with a four-month ban from all football activity by FIFA on Thursday and is also banned for nine international games with Uruguay.

And the 27-year-old’s moment of madness has also hit him in the pocket: one of his main off-pitch sponsors, 888poker, has confirmed it is ending its deal with the striker.

A company statement read on Yahoo Sport: “888poker signed Luis Suarez following a fantastic season for which his achievements were widely recognised.

President Jonathan visits bomb blast victims, says Boko Haram restricts his movement

President Goodluck Jonathan with the Chief Medical Director, Maitama District Hospital, Dr. Adetoun Adetimehin, (l) and victims of the Emab Plaza bomb blast (r) during the President’s visit to the hospital in Abuja... on Friday
| credits: Sam Adeko and State House

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday admitted that the activities of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, have curtailed his movement and prevented him from going to wherever he loves.

The President hurriedly returned to the country on Thursday evening from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, because of the bomb blast at Emab Plaza in Abuja.

The blast at Emab Plaza in Abuja, occurred on Wednesday shortly after the President left Nigeria for the 23rd Ordinary Session of the African Union’s Summit of Heads of State and Government.

Heartless dad, wife sell their one-day-old son for N500,000

The evil dad, his wife and nurse

An evil and heartless middle-aged man was paraded by the police in Abia State on Thursday for allegedly selling his one-day-old son.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that Ogbonna Chukwudi , 27, a tricycle operator and resident of Cool Park Street, Ogbo Hill, Aba, allegedly sold his only son few hours after his wife put to birth in a private birth centre also in Ogbo Hill.

According to the Police Commissioner, Adamu Ibrahim, the suspect had arranged with the nurse who operated the centre and a buyer was contacted.

Catholic priest releases Fuji album

Bishop of Lagos, Adewale Martins

 A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Lawrence Segun Adelana popularly known as Fada Fuji has released his debut album entitled Matiraka.

 SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that all the 12 songs in the new work were composed, compiled and arranged by the entertainment loving priest.

Photo of the day: Who'll save us from Charly Boy and daughters?

Charly Boy with daughters at dad's burial

Sighting of moon in Sokoto, Kebbi as Ramadan Fasting begins…Cleric tasks Muslims on charity

Sultan of Sokoto

It was with joy and prayers that the mandatory fasting in Islam, Ramadan kick started today, June 28, 2014 with the sighting of the moon in Sokoto and Kebbi States, respectively.
Professor Junaid Sokoto, spokesman of the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the Moon Sighting Committee, made this announcement.
Meanwhile, an Ilorin cleric and imam, Alhaji Abdul-Hammed Abdullahi, has urged Nigerian Muslims to intensify their charity giving, spiritual purification and prayers for the country during Ramadan.
Abdullahi made the call while speaking with journalists on Friday in Ilorin on preparation for the 2014 Ramadan fast.

Revealed: Real reason Charly Boy disgraced Gov. Okorocha at dad’s burial + Why Okorocha ran out of church

L-R: Okorocha and Charly Boy

 

Insiders have finally revealed the untold truth on why a requiem mass organised for the late Socrates of the Supreme Court, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa at his country home in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State was disrupted yesterday, when the first son of the former erudite judge, Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charley Boy prevented Governor Rochas Okorocha from paying tribute to his father.

Eye witnesses told SHOWBIZPLUSng that the mass which was conducted by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rt Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oguta, went on smoothly until Okorocha was permitted by the Bishop to pay his tribute to the fallen judge.

Abuja blast: More tears as NGE mourns bombed Editor, other victims

Late Bisalla

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is disconsolate over the loss of one of its members, Mr. Suleiman Bisalla, in the shopping mall bombing, which happened in Abuja on Wednesday. He died alongside at least 20 other people, who got dispatched to their graves prematurely. Bisalla, until his gruesome death SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt, was the Managing Editor (North) of New Telegraph Newspapers.

 “As we condole the Bisalla family, and the families of the other dead victims, we can't but ask: where and who next? Nigeria, very sadly, has become one huge sepulcher and death now very cheap. Unnatural deaths have become so commonplace, that Nigerians are almost becoming inured to the news of it, except those directly affected. This is not good for our common humanity.

Glo’s prepaid roaming takes off in Brazil... Subscribers praise service

Glo founder, Mike Adenuga

 Nigerian sports administrators, journalists and consultants currently in Brazil for the World Cup have commended Globacom's roaming service which had been offering them seamless voice and data services to stay connected with their loved ones at home, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report. 

Nigeria's National Telecommunications Operator, Globacom had on Wednesday announced the launch of prepaid roaming service in Brazil to complement postpaid roaming hitherto available in that country. The development is expected to excite thousands of Nigerian soccer fans and tourists who have either traveled or who still intend to travel to Brazil to witness the on-going 2014 World Cup.

Rescued kidnapped boy recounts hom mum's best friend and neighbour strangled, tied him up inside a box

The rescued boy and the evil kidnapper neighbour

It has been thanks and praises to God as a six-year-old boy, Emmanuel Emeka, who was rescued from a suspected kidnapper on Wednesday in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, has recounted how he was lured, seized and tied up by his abductor.

Emmanuel said the suspect, identified as Mama Ifunaya, who was a neighbour, lured him into her room, strangled him, covered his mouth with clothes before tying him up with rope to prevent him from screaming, according to info gathered by SHOWBIZPLUSng.

He said, “I wanted to draw water and take my bath before going to school when she told me to come. I went because I know her; she is Mama Ifunnaya. But when I got to her side, she threw me inside her room… she closed her net. She then tied me and put me inside a box.

Finally! Juliet Ibrahim opens up on why she dumped hubby for rising actor, IK Ogbonna

Juliet and new younger lover, IK

 After weeks of speculations and unconfirmed reports, sexy Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has finally opened up on why she dumped her husband for the new lover boy in her life, Nigerian model and rising actor, IK Ogbonna.

Reliable info filtering into SHOWBIZPLUSng has it that the curvy mother of one officially ditched her husband because he allegedly cheated on her with another woman repeatedly.

Shame! Uche Ogbodo's 10 months marriage crashes...Angry actress says hubby lied, deceived her

Uche Ogbodo

The shocking and shameless story you are about reading can only happen in Nigeria’s Nollywood.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered authoritatively that heavily pregnant Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo has walked out of her marriage to an American based ex-footballer Apo Arthur. This is sensationally coming barely 10 months after the two lovebirds formalized their union traditionally in a hush hush manner.

Ogbodo, who left our shores several weeks ago for USA to deliver her baby confirmed that the marriage was based on lies and deceit, so she decided to opt out regardless of the fact that she is in the last trimester of her pregnancy.

More money for John Okafor as GOtv appoints him brand ambassador

L – R: MD MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu and General Manager GOtv Nigeria, Mrs. Elizabeth Amkpa during the signing of John Okafor as GOtv brand ambassador at the MultiChoice office in Victoria Island, Lagos...recently

 Nollywood comic star John Okafor globally known as Mr Ibu, is currently smiling to the banks. The Enugu State-born entertainer was recently appointed brand ambassador by digital terrestrial pay-TV, GOtv.

According to a statement signed and sent to SHOWBIZPLUSng by Miss Efe Obiomah, Public Relations Manager, GOtv, Mr. Ibu will feature in GOtv’s future commercials, make special guest appearances at GOtv launch events and promote the brand among GOtv’s grassroots audience alongside other activities.

Shame as Assemblies of God’s crisis escalates… Members battle new head

The fraud and leadership crises rocking the Assemblies of God Church Nigeria took another dimension recently as church members resisted an attempt by the Assistant General Superintendent, Chidi Okoroafor-led executive members to hold its meeting at the church premises.
  Members of the church, led by various pastors drawn from Enugu and its environs who arrived at the venue of the meeting as early as 7:00 a.m. had locked the entrances of the branch located at Isiagu Street, Uwani, on getting wind of the meeting.

Photo of the day: Ex President and Baba Iyabo, OBJ dancing Skelewu with a sweet sixteen!

OBJ rocking Skelewu dance with a sweet sixteen

Omotola presents Hyundai i10 car to winner of Konga.com and Infinix Splash Promo

Omotola, second from right, presenting the car to the lucky winner, while others look on

A lucky 400 level Marine Sciences student of University of Lagos, Uzoamaka Anyanwu, has been presented with a Hyundai i10 car for emerging winner in a draw organised by Konga.com, Nigeria’s online marketplace, in collaboration with Infinix Mobility, makers of Infinix range of mobile devices and tablets after buying an Infinix 8s.

The car prize, SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered was presented to her by Nollywood star actress and one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde.

Excitement as Frank Mba becomes Assistant Commissioner of Police

From L: Mba being congratulated by IGP, MD Abubakar on his recent promotion

Congratulatory messages have not stopped pouring in as the cerebral Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, was yesterday decorated with a new rank as an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) by the Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mohammed Abubakar.

Mba was formerly a Chief Superintendent of Police.

Mba studied law at the University of Lagos, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002. The police spokesman, who hails from Ezimo in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, was the best graduating cadet inspector in academics at the Police Academy, Kano, in 1993.

Comedienne Helen Paul inks mouth-watering Globacom deal

Paul

Leading comedienne and multiple award winning entertainer, Helen Paul, has joined the league of respected ambassadors of telecommunications giant, Globacom, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.

She signed the mouth-watering endorsement deal worth several millions of naira in May, but it was officially made public earlier this week.

Bruce Springsteen chides Suarez for biting like a dog

Bruce Springsteen thinks Uruguayan soccer star Luis Suarez should keep his mouth shut on the field, telling TMZ Sports that there's absolutely no room for his canine-like activity.

The Boss was out in NYC yesterday when our photog asked him about the now infamous bite heard  'round the soccer world -- and the rock legend weighed in strong.

Check it out, Bruce also talks about another infamous chomp which he claims was the absolute last gasp for biters. 

Somewhere Marv Albert is remembering the good ole days ..

 

Good mum Kim Kardashian, flies with new baby

Kim Kardashian is a master at spin ... showing the world she protects her kid in airports and on airplanes.

Kim showed up to LAX last night with North West, and displayed her baby in grandiose fashion, asking photogs for space because the kid was taking a snooze.

Five Years After: Find out how Michael Jackson's kids, Prince, Paris and Blanket are coping!

Five years after Michael Jackson's death, his legacy still lives on through his three children, Paris Jackson and her brothers, Blanket and Prince Michael.

So just how have his kids been holding up since their father's tragic passing? Let's take a look

Anxiety as CBN’s cashless policy begins nationwide July 1

 CBN boss, Emefiele

SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report that anxiety has heightened among Nigerians, especially those in rural areas as the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday announced that the third phase of its cash-less policy would commence as scheduled in the remaining 30 states of the federation.

The development was confirmed in a statement issued by Mr. Isaac Okoroafor on behalf of the Director, Corporate Communications Department of the CBN.

The statement stated that the nationwide roll-out of the cash-less initiative became imperative following the success recorded in the first and second phases.

The bank, however, added that as was done in the first two phases of the programme, a one-year waiver had been granted on the application of withdrawal charges in the 30 states.

Experts reveal Nigeria’s e-market worth N1trn

Nigeria may generally be known as a country whose economy stands on two pillars- oil and the economy. But recent developments suggest that other strong pillars exist which on their own are capable of perfectly sustaining the economy.

While investments in the oil and telecom sectors account for the mainstay of the economy, practitioners in the cards and payment sector have declared that theirs is a trillion Naira sector which the government must also protect to harness its full potentials.

Ahead of tonight’s match, angry Keshi blasts Nigerian fans

Angry Keshi

As the world awaits Super Eagles cracker against Argentina tonight, angry and furious Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi, has lashed out at the country’s fans, saying it is a shame they have abused his person for the team’s showing at Brazil 2014.

The Super Eagles and coach Keshi came under heavy fire from angry fans after they could only manage a 0-0 draw with Iran in their opening group game at the World Cup in Brazil.

But Keshi, SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered had taken serious exception to the fans’ rage, saying there was no justification for them to insult his person.

“I am disappointed, totally disappointed (by the personal attacks), but it’s their thing, no wahala (no problem),” blasted Keshi in Brazil.

Enyeama says today’s game is against Argentina, not Messi

Enyeama

Nigeria’s talismanic keeper Vincent Enyeama is relishing the renewal of his rivalry with Argentina’s Lionel Messi in Wednesday’s closing World Cup Group F game where the African champions are aiming to seal qualification to the last 16, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.

Enyeama faced the player he hailed on Tuesday as “a genius” at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa where despite some notable saves the Argentines won 1-0.

Again, Fulani herdsmen attack Kaduna villages, kill 38

Kaduna Gov, Yero

No fewer than 38 persons, including women and children, were killed on Monday night in separate attacks on Fadan Karshi and Nandu villages in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, by Fulani herdsmen.

Already, Governor Ramalan Yero has condemned the attack at Fadan Karshi village, describing the act as a “provocative attempt by some unpatriotic people to cause confusion and unrest.”

Fraud: EFCC says Ekiti-Governor-Elect, Fayose still has a case to answer

Fayose

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has described media reports that it had dropped corruption case against the governor-elect of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, as untrue.

The agency’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, told our correspondent on Monday that the recent election of Fayose had not affected the ongoing trial of the governor-elect at the Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti, for alleged corruption.

Uwujaren said that the case would come up for hearing on July 15, 2014, adding that the immunity clause in the Constitution only applied to the President, the Vice President, sitting governors and their deputies, and not governors- elect.

Finally! Tuface opens up on dad’s cancer

Tuface

  Leading entertainer Tuface Idibia has finally opened up on the cancer that recently hit his dear father.
  In this brief chat monitored by SHOWBIZPLUSng, the father of seven painfully revealed his dad has commenced treatment in a bid to fight the deadly ailment.

Entertainers set up burial committee for Kefee…Mourning hubby speaks

Kefee

It was a sombre mood as over 100 members of the Nigerian entertainment industry gathered recently in Lagos to strategize on ways and means of giving late singer, Kefee, a befitting burial.

The meeting, SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered held in Surulere and was hugely attended.

Some of the notable faces at the meeting were, Nikki Laoye, Anny Ibrahim, Tosin Martins, DJ Gosporella, Emem Ema, Wamilele, Princess, Tee-Y Mix, Perry Martins, Praise Machine, Mudi, Righteousman, Nene Soul Diva, Victor Gospogroove, Gordons, Sammie Okposo and representatives from Kefee’s family.

Evil herbalist who buried ex customs boss, daughter alive confesses, says he poured 50 buckets of sand on them

From Left: Azeez, Kerry and Obiagulum

After several weeks of intelligence gathering and intense interrogations, the Lagos State Police Command on Monday finally paraded a 64-year-old evil native doctor, Alhaji Olatunji Azeez, who confessed to have killed a retired customs officer, Mrs. Angela Kerry, and her 10-year-old adopted daughter, Obiagulum, on May 10, 2014.

According to a report SHOWBIZPLUSng monitored in Punch Metro, the decomposed bodies of the woman and her daughter were found in Azeez’s house in Ire Akari Crescent, Ajuwon Akute, Ogun State by operatives of the Lagos State Special Anti-Robbery Squad. The police subsequently marked the building as a kidnapper’s den.

Photos: More famous faces at Yes @ 3 Lecture/Cocktail Party

L-R: Chidi Mokeme and Fred Amata

L-R: Grace Amah and Ali Baba

Fun as new dance style heralds Maltina Dance All 8

Dancers-at MDA 8

It was fun all the way as the Atrium of the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos was literally set ablaze when ten dancers suddenly appeared on the scene and started dancing, interestingly, their moves immediately caught the attention of movie goers and shoppers alike based on the entertaining nature of their steps.

As attention was riveted on them it was not long before it became apparent that it was a prelude to the popular family dance show, Maltina Dance All (MDA) season eight which kicked off on Saturday.

The 2014 edition tagged “The Rhythm of Happiness” SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt will chronicle new dance styles known as Rhythm of Happiness Dance (ROHD), while consumers and other Nigerians are encouraged to come up with their ROHD.  

Football Legends Nigeria berths on DStv

Ebuka joins Football Legends Nigeria

With the 2014 FIFA World Cup reminding us of the immense global popularity of football, Africa Magic Entertainment is set to kick off its’ fantastically well-timed sports game show tagged Football Legends Nigeria, this SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively report.

Debuting a week before the World Cup Final, the hot new prime time addition makes its first appearance on DStv channel 150/151 on Sunday, July 6 at 21:00 CAT. The format is developed and produced by African Media & Productions Network (AMPN).

Explosion kills eight in Kano Health School

Kano Gov, Kwakwanso

An explosion has struck a public health college in Kano State, the BBC reports in a news monitored by SHOWBIZPLUSng.

The explosion, which hit the Kano School of Hygiene, left at least eight people dead.

Coordinator, National Information Centre, Mike Omeri, confirmed the explosion and the number of causalities.

Kano is known to have been targeted in the past by the radical Islamist group Boko Haram, which aims to create an Islamic state in northern Nigeria.

Ekiti: Jonathan hails victory…As Fayemi, APC accept defeat

L-R: Fayose and Fayemi

Defeated Ekiti State Governor and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Sunday congratulated Mr. Ayo Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party for winning Saturday’s governorship election in the state.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that another governorship candidate, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele, of the Labour Party, President Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP also felicitated with Fayose for emerging victorious.

Barely hours after Fayemi’s acceptance of defeat, the APC, through its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, said the governor had spoken the party’s mind.

Before Mohammed spoke, the PDP had thrown a jab at the APC by asking it to accept the defeat and congratulate Fayose.

Yeka drops Help, joins new record label

Yeka

 Fast rising R & B act and winner of the maiden edition of Nigerian Idol, Yeka Onka is ready to change the music scene in Nigeria with her latest offering.

The talented artiste is no doubt unique with her powerful vocal delivery and extraordinary stage craft, which are qualities that have helped to stand her out in the crowd.
SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that the slim beauty is poised to hit the airwaves soon with a new hit entitled Help.
The charming singer, song writer and model has also promised to officially drop a musical video to accompany her latest single, Help, in the weeks ahead.

Photo News: Comedian Gbenga Adeyinka and Emeka Oparah relaxing at Yes International third anniversary lecture/cocktail

L-R: Adeyinka posing with Oparah, Director of Communications, Airtel

Prominent Nigerians troop out for Yes International third anniversary

L-R: Apostle Anselm Madubuko, Yes Publisher, Sir Azuh Arinze and MD/EIC, The Sun Newspapers, Mr. Femi Adesina unveiling the Yes Classics at the anniversary celebrations.

From Sir Steve Omojafor to Mrs. Dorothy Ufot, SAN, Barrister Taiwo Adeoluwa to Dr. Muiz Banire, Apostle Anselm Madubuko to Prince Bisi Olatilo, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi to Dr. Julius Nwokoro, Mr. Femi Adesina to Mr. Zeb Ejiro, Mr. Fred Amata to Mr. Chico Ejiro, Evang. Myke Ikoku to Deaconess Bolanle Oginni, Sammie Okposo to Saint Obi, Kanayo O. Kanayo to Chidi Mokeme, Zik Okafor to Mike Nliam, Grace Amah to Princess Chineke, Essence to Ebele The Flautist, Mr. Emeka Oparah to Mr. Charles Aigbe, and many, many others, it was indeed the convergence of some of Nigeria's best and brightest on Thursday, June 19, 2014 when YES INTERNATIONAL!, one of Nigeria's leading soft sell journals, celebrated their third anniversary in style and splendour.

LASU: Angry students reject Fashola’s new fees…Warn him to stop playing god

Protesting LASU students

The Lagos State University (LASU) has released the new tuition fees to be paid by students, which range between N76, 750 and N158, 250 in compliance with the state government’s directives.

A statement by the spokesman of the University, Mr Kayode Sutton, on Friday in Lagos, said the University’s Governing Council had approved the new tuition fees.

However, angry students that have constantly embarked on state wide protests, are still kicking against the new fees, which they insisted is unacceptable to them.

Untold story of how rising female singer, Cynthomania died + Her deal with Timaya

Cynthomania

It is no longer news that emerging female singer, Cynthia Akudo-Jonah is dead, what many, especially her fans are oblivious of is the fact that the act famously known as Cynthomania died in a very painful way after a brief illness, which SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered was triggered by an undisclosed ailment.

As Ekiti election holds today REC says result will be announced in Ado-Ekiti

L-R: Fayemi, Fayose and Bamidele, the three leading contenders for the Ekiti race

 As the governorship election in Ekiti State holds today amid tensions and fears, the result will also be announced in Ado-Ekiti and not Abuja as being speculated.  The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Alhaji Halilu Pai, has disclosed.

Pai told a news conference in Ado-Ekiti on Friday that the clarification became necessary because of the rumour making the rounds that the result would be announced in Abuja.

Pasuma rocks fans, drops three new Hip Hop singles

 SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively reveal that there is palpable excitement in the air as Fuji star, Pasuma Wonder is set to drop three singles off his highly anticipated hip hop album. The Kwara State-born singer confirmed the good news.  

Photo of the day: Behold the woman with the biggest boobs in the world

Annie Hawkins-Turner, Guinness Book of Records certified woman with the biggest natural boobs in the world

Oscar committee woos Nigerian filmmakers, calls for entries

Nollywood stars

Ahead of 2015 Oscars, the Nigerian Oscar’s Selection Committee (NOSC) has called for the submission of Nigerian movies for the “Best Foreign Language” category of the popular American movie awards.

SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that any movie released in Nigeria between October 2013 and September 2014 which has been publicly screened should be submitted for possible inclusion in the nominations of the highly rated awards.

Mixed reactions trail appointment of Bode George’s wife as DG NDLEA

 

Roli and hubby, Bode George

Since it was made public, mixed reactions have continued to trail the recent appointment of Mrs. Roli Bode-George by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the Director-General of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Several Nigerians who spoke with SHOWBIZPLUSng reacted differently to the appointment. While some hailed Jonathan for making the right choice, others equally criticized him for choosing Mrs. George as the boss of the apex narcotics busting body.