N288m fraud rocks FCMB…SFU wades in

Subomi Balogun

This is definitely a bad news for the management, staff and customers of First City Monument Bank (FCMB). The Police detectives at the Special Fraud Unit (SFU), Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) of the Nigeria Police Force, have grilled three top officials of the bank over the bank’s role in cashing a N288 million third party cheque. SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that Police authorities have also written to the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation intimating both critical agencies of the ugly development.
SHOWBIZPLUSng further gathered from Police source that the cheque was controversially cleared by a Law Firm, who was not even a beneficiary or part of the beneficiaries of the staggering sum.

Tosin Akande replies Charly Boy on his Open Letter To God

Charly Boy

Dear fans and followers of SHOWBIZPLUS, kindly read below for a concerned young Nigeria's reply to Charly Boy's open letter to God.

Colleagues pray, mobilize support for Nollywood actor down with kidney failure

Nkulor, then and now

 Succour may soon come the way of Nollywood actor, Chris Nkulor, who is currently down and battling a kidney failure.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that some concerned colleagues of the Abia State born Nkulor are seriously praying and looking for ways to raise funds towards saving his life.

Exposed! Real reasons movie director, Tchidi Chikere, ex wife are fighting dirty in public

Sophia and Tchidi

 More facts are beginning to emerge on reasons controversial movie director, Tchidi Chikere and his pretty ex wife, Sophia are currently fighting dirty and washing their filthy linens in public. SHOWBIZPLUSng, reliably gathered that the current war of words between the estranged couple had to do with issue of infidelity, betrayal and abandonment from both parties as well as bottled up anger and mutual suspicion.

In fact, it is no longer news that a couple of days ago, Chikere went on Twitter and blasted his ex-wife Sophia and accused her of having an affair with an unnamed man.

Jim Iyke still weeping over mum’s death

Iyke

It is no longer news that Nollywood bad boy, James Ikechukwu Esomugha famously known as Jim Iyke lost his dear mother. What is perhaps worthy of mentioning is the fact that the bereaved entertainer is still grieving and weeping profusely over the sad loss of his dear mum. SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that Mrs. Esomugha passed away on Monday, March 30, 2014, after a brief illness, and not April 1, as was wrongly reported earlier.

Klint D Drunk replies Abuja church, denies absconding with their money

Klint

 Leading Nigerian comedian and music star, Kilnt D Drunk has denied the allegation that he collected money from an Abuja based church, Christos International, without performing at their event.

 The very embittered comedian, in a chat with SHOWBIZPLUSng expressed shock that a church he agreed to work with based on love is going about maligning and rubbishing his name.

All set for veteran actress, Clarion Chukwura's night of tributes

Chukwura

Veteran Nollywood actress, Clarion Chukwura, will be hosted to a night of tributes, this Saturday, April 5, at Prince of Anthony, an arm of the Hotel 1960 Group, located in Anthony Village, Lagos. The actress, who has appeared in over 85 Nigerian movies in the last 20 years, SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered will be treated to an evening of toasts and celebration of a great career, in the company of friends and family.

Money makes me wet + Why I hate poor men- Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold confesses

Lizzy Gold

“A poor man shouldn’t even think of admiring my pictures, not to talk of wooing me. I love money so much, so I can’t marry a poor man. I don’t even want a man who is merely comfortable. My interest and affections are for millionaires, if possible billionaires. Money means so much to me-in fact, money makes me wet. Sometimes, when I imagine about so much money in my account I could just get wet.”

  The above was the true confession of Nollywood actress and ex Miss Delta State, Lizzy Gold, during an exclusive chat with SHOWBIZPLUSng. Read below for more shocking details.

More tears as family announces burial plan for late singer, Zara Gretti

Zara

More tears are still flowing, especially among her heart broken fans and colleagues as the the Clarus Babajide Joseph family of Igbosere, Lagos Island, has formally announced
the demise and burial plans of their daughter, Margaret-Mary Oluwatoyin Ejiroghene Joseph, popularly known as Zara Gretti.
Vivacious Zara, SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively reveal lit up the Nigerian music scene a few years back before she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

Maltina endorsements for AY, Adeyinka comedy shows

(L-R) Senior Brand Manager Maltina, Wole Adedeji, Chief Executive Officer CorporateWorld Entertainment, Ayodeji Makun, (AY)  Corporate Affairs Adviser Nigerian Breweries Plc, Kufre Ekanem,  and the Chief Executive Officer Laughter Incorporated, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st at the Maltina Laugh Out Loud (LOL) briefing in Lagos...recently

Foremost non-alcoholic malt drink, Maltina recently unveiled plans to sponsor two exciting comedy shows as part of the Maltina Laugh.Out.Loud (LOL) activation.

SHOWBIZPLUng gathered that AY Live show and Gbenga Adeyinka’s Laffmattaz - courtesy of Maltina LOL - are billed to thrill consumers this Easter, April 20, 2014, in Lagos and Ibadan respectively.

Brazil 2014: Solidstar to perform Super Eagles theme song

Solidstar

This is definitely a cheering news for the teeming fans of Nigerian music star Joshua Iniyezo popularly known as Solidstar. SHOWBIZPLUSng learnt that the talented crooner on the label of Achievas Entertainment, recently signed an ambassadorial deal with the Nigerian Football Supporters Club, to compose and perform the theme song for Brazil 2014.

The deal will have Solidstar record the official Super Eagles theme song which will be used to unite and inspire the players on and off the pitch.

Photo:Finally! Movie Director Tchidi shames critics, marries Nollywood mistress, Nuella

Photos: Comedian Elder O goes to registry...Weds this Saturday

Elder O and wife, Akudo

Elder O & Wife Akudo

Entertainers, celebs storm Fair & White launch… As UNIBEN damsel emerges brand ambassador, gets brand new car

The brand ambassador  and Uche Jombo

The brand ambassadors with boss of Bozac and wife

High brow events venue, Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, recently played host to high octane guests at the grand launch of Fair and White Gold range of cosmetic products.

SHOWBIZPLUSng gathered that Bozac, the company behind the beauty products also unveiled its brand ambassadors at the very glamorous and hugely attended evening event filled with glitz.

Stephanie Okereke-Linus dazzles in stunning Ankara outfit at Vlisco Award

Stephanie at the event

 SHOWBIZPLUSng can authoritatively reveal that Nollywood queen, Stephanie Okereke-Linus was the cynosure of all eyes on Sunday, March 30, 2014, when she stylishly graced the Vlisco Women’s Month Award Night.

The talented thespian attended the star-studded gathering in her capacity as the face of this year’s International Women’s Day campaign.