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Father of 3 commits suicide after sack  A father of three, who was identified as Patrick Essien, was reported have committed suicide, yesterday, in Benin after he was allegedly sacked from the transport company where he worked. His dangling body was found in the roof of the toilet at the residence at Imasabemwen Street, off Siluko Road. Some co-tenants, who spoke to journalists, said the deceased had complained earlier that he had been sacked, although they could not volunteer the name of the company. According to them, a co-tenant, who went to the toilet to ease himself, peeped in after knocking several times without getting any response. That was when he saw a body dangling from the roof. They said the late driver had been living at the residence for the past 14 years without any wife or children but that he told them he had a wife and three kids somewhere. According to them, “we saw him this morning. He said he was sacked and we later found him dead in th...

NO! We refuse to be biased. Africa made the call, and therefore as minions of Mama Africa, we have decided to not only bring to the profile of our darling Nigerians but also to highlight the entirety of the contestants. The Big Brother Season 8 – “The Chase” went live yesterday May 26 with 28 contestants entering the house to spend the next 92 days together. This year’s edition being the tenth in the revered series of in-house jousting, we are proud to bring to you the contestants. Enjoy! Pokello  – Zimbabwe Harare-born Pokello has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Communications and owns a luxury shoe boutique. She enjoys pasta, spaghetti bolognaise and prawn cocktail. She describes herself as “dynamic, captivating, intelligent, beautiful & hilarious” and says that the best thing about her is that she’s head-strong and a woman of real substance. “When I speak, I speak with depth and confidence,” she says. She admires people who are selfless and fill...

Tinubu: Opposition Leaders To Rescue Nigeria   National leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says leaders of   opposition parties remained resolute in their desire to reconstruct Nigeria. According to him, the opposition parties will create a chance of a bright and better future that will erase poverty, unemployment and insecurity. Tinubu  noted that there are leaders in this country capable of  chasing away “the demons” whose activities have remained a source of impediment to growth. Speaking at Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudi, yesterday, when he was conferred with a honorary doctorate degree, he said, “History teaches that those who stay resolute shall win in the end; we are resolute for there is no shame in wanting democracy, no shame in wanting prosperity, fighting against poverty, ignorance and diseases, just as there is also no shame in believing in justice, striving for a better...

Man, 60, Allegedly Kills Wife Over N500   Oronna Street in Abule-Egba area of Lagos was, yesterday, thrown into confusion after a 60-year-old man who allegedly killed his wife over his missing N500, locked himself up with the corpse. Reports said fight broke out after the man identified as Gbadebo Elegbede, accused his 17-year-old son  of stealing his N500 at about 7am. His wife, Maria, was said to have defended his son, an action that reportedly led to a verbal confrontation with her husband,which degenerated into a scuffle. In the process, Gbadebo was said to have hit his wife with a hard object on the face, causing her to slump. His son, Johnson, was said to have attempted to lift his mother from the floor only to discover  that she was motionless and bleeding from the mouth and nose. Johnson reportedly ran out to alert neighbours to come to his mother’s help, but they met the door of the apartment locked from inside, with Gbadebo threatening to kill...

Student Bags 2yrs Imprisonment For Stealing Blackberry Phone   An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced a 19-year-old student, Oluwaseyifunmi Jolaosho, to two years imprisonment for stealing a blackberry phone valued at N50,000. Jolaosho of no fixed address pleaded guilty to a one- count charge of stealing. The Prosecutor, Insp  Augustine Ozimini, told the court that the offence was committed on May 11 at 6,  Balogun St., Ore-Meji, Oluwo, Onikolobo in Abeokuta. Ozimini said that the convict entered the room of one Miss Olaide Somorin and stole her  cell phone, adding that  Somorin’s roommate,  who saw the convict when he was rushing out of the house, raised an alarm. He said that when Jolaosho was apprehended, the stolen cell phone  was found in his possession. The prosecutor said that the offence contravened Section 390 (9) of the Criminal Laws of  Ogun, 2006. The Magistrate, Mr Olayinka Idowu, sentenced Jolaosho ...

Wolf! Brymo’s Exit From Chocolate City Is One False Alarm Says His Manager With a savage force, it’s gripped the Nigerian Industry. Artistes leaving record labels, winning partnerships breaking down, and producers ditching their star clients. Some attribute it to growth, others to just natural selection. But it’s a way of life now, and the stories, I fear, won’t get any less. Chocolate City , seems to have more than their fair share of these breakup trend, because just weeks ago, rapper  Jesse Jagz,  upped and left the label, citing personal reasons and a need for expansion as his motive. That dust is yet get a rest, yet another storm just got blown. This time, it’s solid singing sensation,  Brymo , (real name Olawale Ashimi ), who’s rumoured to have taken the walk from the musical powerhouse. The rumours have been around for a while, revealing strained relationships between Choc City’s management and the singer (even though nothing has been confirmed). Bu...

I Will Work With D’Banj In Future —Olamide   Plans by D’Banj to have a dominant hold on the entertainment industry suffered a setback following Olamide’s rejection of his offer to bring him to his label.  For weeks now, the world had been told that D’Banj had planned the rave of the moment to his management team and many were excited about the partnership prospect, but R gathered that Olamide turned down the Koko master’s offer, preffering to roll alone for now. Olamide, who does not want to play the fool at this phase of his career, politely told D’Banj that he was not ready to surrender some of his powers, especially having to be booked for shows only by D’Banj’s management outfit, pleaded for time to even think about the offer as he still wants to work with his present team and taking things as they come for now. He believes that for now, there is nothing D’BANJ could do for him that he can’t do by himself. In the future, I will consider h...

Who is the sexiest in  Nollywood ? Rita Dominic: She is an ageless actress; confident and very talented with series of successful movies under her belt. She caps it all up with a figure to die for and she’s never afraid to flaunt it anytime the opportunity arises. Jackie Appiah: This Ghanaian actress emerged triumphant at this year’s Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards sweeping the best actress category. Not surprising though because this true ebony beauty retains legions of male fans. Jackie Appiah Stephanie Okereke: She is no small fry in the industry; a gorgeous Ibo lady whose fairy-tale wedding in still the talk of the town. An accomplished movie producer with brains and beauty to match. Tonto Dike: A most controversial Nollywood actress yet with very powerful sex appeal to men (friends or enemies). Tonto also in music continues to flaunt her figure in high budget steamy videos leaving any warm blooded male tempted to touch Find out more about this ongoi...

Paternity controversy: Paul of P-Square abandons ex beauty queen mother, baby in London hospital  hospital By Charles Mgbolu A raging controversy trails one of the P-Square twins Paul Okoye; as Sahara Reporters claim in a story that he (Paul Okoye) has abandoned a 19 year old Miss Elshama Benson Igbanoi and a newly born child said to be Paul’s baby in a London hospital. According to Sahara Reporters, Paul Okoye is denying fathering the child and is insisting on paternity tests to prove his innocence. Paul Okoye Sahara Reporters claim they have spoken to the woman’s father, Benson Igbanoi, in Abuja who they say revealed that he had sent several emails to P Square concerning his daughter’s pregnancy for him, but had received no response. “Ms. Elshama insists that she never slept with any man except for P2, adding that she lost her virginity to him when she was 17 years old”, Sahara Reporters, writes. Elshama and controversial baby source Sahara Reporters ...

Wizkid, Basket Mouth announce Okocha’s arrival on Twitter Twitter Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha Former Super Eagles skipper, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, on Saturday joined the ranks of the few ex-Nigerian internationals — including Sunday Oliseh and Kanu Nwankwo – on the micro-blogging site, Twitter. The two-time BBC African Footballer of the Year announced his arrival on Twitter at 3:17 pm on Saturday, saying, “My people, how far now? Na Jay Jay o. Make you na no fall my hand. This is my official Twitter account.” Popular artistes such as Wizkid,  Basketmouth, AY, Tee A, Weird MC and Sound Sultan are among the notable personalities who spread the news of Okocha’s foray into Twitter on the social network. Tweeting via his handle, @wizkidayo, Wizkid described Okocha as his ‘big uncle’ and asked his 575, 875 fans on the  network to follow the ex-Nigerian international. “You all follow my big uncle the legendary @iamokocha,” he stated. Basket Mouth, who also commands a...