Uche Jombo shares old pic of Nollywood stars

Uche Jombo shares old pic of Nollywood stars

Uche Jombo Rodriquez shared this photo of some famous Nollywood stars on the set of a movie back in 2003. Can you spot Genevieve Nnaji, Uche Jombo, Ramsey Noah and Nonso Diobi in the pic?

2shotz' wife reacts to Beverly Osu's battery allegations

BBA Beverly Osu claimed a rapper ex battered her while they were dating. One of her ex, 2shotz released a statement yesterday denying the allegations. His wife, Precious Jones, has also reacted, saying her husband is not a violent man. See more Tweets after the cut

Fulani cattle herdsmen butcher two brothers in Imo state

Fulani cattle herdsmen butcher two brothers in Imo state

The plight of residents of Umuekwunne Irete in Imo State got worse yesterday Thursday August 8th 2013 as fulani cattle herdsmen opened fire on the community, injuring several young men. Worse off is Chibuzor Hezekiah Okorie (pictured above) who was shot in the stomach and also cut in the chest and leg with a machete. His brother was also attacked.

The Fulani cattle herdsmen encroach into the farms, using the crop to feed their cattle. This has always been the case in most communities in Imo State. Almost on a daily basis cattle storm farm lands and destroys crops cultivated by the people. And when some youths in the community confronted the cattle herdsmen around 3pm yesterday, they almost didn't live to tell their story.

The Fulanis carry AK47 guns and machetes and this was what they sued on the men yesterday.

The communities said they have reported the happening to the government on several occasions, but nothing has been done so far. Find another pic after the cut...*viewer discretion advised*

Question of the day; Would you make the sacrifice for your grandpa?

Question of the day; Would you make the sacrifice for your grandpa?

Your 80 year old grandfather needs N15million for emergency surgery (If he doesn't have the surgery he will die) and you're the only person in your family who has that kind of money. But the thing is, you've been working so hard and saving all your money for the past 7 years and all you have in your account is N15.5million. Would you give your grandfather the N15m he needs for surgery or would you be like "No way! he's 80 anyway and I can't start all over again"

Answer this question sincerely, LIBers.

Oprah Winfrey 'was victim of racism' in Switzerland

Oprah Winfrey 'was victim of racism' in Switzerland

Billionaire US talk show host Oprah Winfrey said she was a victim of racism during a recent visit to Switzerland. Oprah visited Zurich last month to attend Tina Turner's wedding and while there she visited an up market handbag shop but a shop assistant refused to serve her, saying the bags on display were "too expensive" for her. The bag on display was a $35,000 bag. Too expensive for one of the richest women in the world? Well, The Oprah Winfrey Show is not shown in Switzerland so they don't know her there...but even at that no black person can afford a $35, 000 bag?

Oprah said she left the shop calmly without arguing, but that the experience was proof that racism continues to be a problem. "There's two different ways to handle it. I could've had the whole blow-up thing... but it still exists, of course it does."she said

Del-York International set to host the 3rd New York Film Academy training programme

If you missed the last New York Film Academy (NYFA)training program, you can now heave a sigh of relief and smile; as yet another opportunity to become filmmakers and creative professionals now lies within your reach. 

Del-York International, Africa’s frontline Film and Media Marketing Company, (Sole representative of the NYFA in Africa), is bringing to your doorstep Africa’s most intensive hands-on film making training program.

The New York Film Academy has confirmed its readiness to return to Nigeria this year for another training programme, with its renewed commitment towards empowering young creative Nigerians and Africans with the passion and skill requisite to birthing a more robust film industry. 

On its part, the NYFA has expressed delight on the prospect of training more Nigerians to become professionals in film making, multi-media and entertainment. Del-York International is building on the success it recorded with the two previous trainings held in Lagos and Abuja, which saw 650 aspiring film makers and media professionals trained, by 60 Hollywood’s top tutors from the Los Angeles and New York Campuses of the NYFA.

The training project which has been slated for the last quarter of the year, will feature an array of courses ranging from Acting, Directing, Set design, Production, Film making, Final Cut Pro, 3D animation, Screen writing, Cinematography, Digital photography, Music Video production, Costume & Make-Up, Graphics & Special effects as well as Broadcast Journalism.

 

This year, in a bid to accommodate more applicants in Nigeria and Africa, measures are in place to admit up to a thousand applicants; this much Miss Andrea Manuela Giaccaglia (Head; Marketing and corporate communications) believes will enable more participants benefit from the training, unlike previous editions. Also, key players in the nations’ corporate and industrial sectors are gearing up to provide sponsorship packages for the project.

 Applicants are advised to hastily apply at www.delyorkinternational.com, for a speedy processing of applications and issuance of admission letters, in order to enjoy sponsorship considerations. Applicants must also note that the admission letter is a pre-condition for a chance to access and obtain a Federal government scholarship scheme dubbed: Project Act-Capacity Building Fund. The first phase of the grant that is designated for training and capacity building projects, within Nollywood and the creative industry will come on stream July 2013. 

This edition of the NYFA training promises to be a profound experience for all applicants.

Video: Del-York - New York Film Academy training program

Who wore it better: Juniper Musa & Noella Musunka in Ella & Gabby

Who wore it better: Juniper Musa & Noella Musunka in Ella & Gabby

Multichoice Nigeria Channel manager Juniper Musa (Left) and international model Noella Musunka (right) in embellished print and green silk one-shoulder floor-length dress by Nigerian-based fashion brand Ella and Gabby. Who rocked the dress?

Tameka Raymond shares first photo of the son who nearly drowned

Usher's ex-wife Tameka Raymond shares a first photo of her son Usher V since his near fatal pool accident. In case this is news to you, earlier this week Usher Raymond's five-year-old son, Usher Raymond V, nearly drowned in a pool accident after his arm got stuck in the pool drain

Usher yesterday released a statement to the media thanking the men who saved his son from drowning. Find the statement after the cut...


Usher's statement to the media

''I would like to thank my Aunt Renaas well as the doctors and nurses who are working with us around the clock."

''I would especially like to thank the two men who saved my son's life, Eugene Stachurski and Ben Crews. They are true heroes and I am deeply grateful to them."

''I am blessed and fortunate to say that my son Usher V is doing well and is recovering. I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers, love and support for my family's well-being.''

Sean Tizzle and Anna Banner cover August issue of Redsheet mag

Sean Tizzle and Anna Banner cover August issue of Redsheet mag

Sho'le crooner Sean Tizzle and 2013 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Anna Banner cover the August edition of The Redsheet Magazine.

Joseph and Adaeze Yobo share workout photos

Joseph and Adaeze Yobo share workout photos

Actress Lola Alao remarries

Many years after ending her first marriage, controversial Yoruba actress Lola Alao has remarried. The mother of one married her US based beau, Wale Ajibola, in Atlanta yesterday. Congrats to them.

2shotz responds to Beverly Osu's claims of being battered by an ex-bf

Beverly Osu, who we will all agree kinda talks too much in the BBA House, claimed a few days back that she was battered to the extreme by an ex-rapper boyfriend and even pulled up her shirt to show a scar she got from one of his numerous beatings...to prove she wasn't lying about the abuse. (Women usually don't lie about being abused. If anything, they try to hide it).

She said one time while he was beating her she ran into the bathroom to escape him, but instead of leaving her alone, he broke down the bathroom door and continued beating her.

Beverly didn't mention names...she said rapper boyfriend...and some of us know she once dated 2shotz who is a rapper. She may have been referring to 2shotz or another rapper she dated...I really don't know but some blogs believed Beverly was referring to 2shotz and called him out.

2shotz has responded to the allegations. Find the statement he posted on Facebook after the cut...

Aww, all the talk is getting to him. Chris Brown wants to quit music

Aww, all the talk is getting to him. Chris Brown wants to quit music

He can't be serious about quitting music. He's probably just feeling a little depressed after he turned himself into jail in Van Nuys yesterday afternoon. According to TMZ, he was at the jail for about 45mins. Chris Brown shared his grief on Twitter. See more tweets after the cut...

President Jonathan demands retraction of demeaning report

This is a State House press release

The mischievous lead report in the Peoples Daily newspaper today that President Goodluck Jonathan sought to visit former President Ibrahim Babangida in Minna to show him “the spirit of comradeship” during Ramadan is completely untrue.

Although President Jonathan participates in the Ramadan fast every year in solidarity with Nigerians of the Islamic faith, he has never as Vice President or President of the country visited the residence of any individual to break his fast.

Rather, it has been the President’s custom to regularly invite Moslems from all strata of society to break their fast with him at the Presidential Villa during the month of Ramadan.

In keeping with that established practice, President Jonathan has been busy  hosting  Moslems, most evenings of the current Ramadan season. 

As much as he respects and holds former President Babangida in high regard, President Jonathan has never indicated any interest in visiting him at Minna during the current Ramadan.

Therefore, there could not have been any “turning down” of a visit by President Jonathan by the former president. 

We condemn the decision of the editors of the Peoples Daily to publish such arrant falsehood in spite of our vigorous rebuttal as a further manifestation of a continuing effort to sow the seeds of discord in the polity.

Although the newspaper cites a phantom “reliable presidency source” and “a source close to the former president” to buttress its fictitious report, the editors of Peoples Daily know fully well that they can never prove the veracity of the false claim that President Jonathan either offered to break fast with General Babangida in Minna or was turned down by the former president.

We therefore demand a full retraction of the totally false report which demeans the Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and an apology by the newspaper.

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

August 6, 2013

BBA Nigeria winner Katung and fiancee share engagement photos

Big Brother Nigeria winner and video director, Katung Aduwak, will be getting married to his African American girlfriend Raven Venice Taylor on the 25th of August in Chicago where Raven's family is from. Katung and Raven got engaged in February 2012 after dating for almost two years. They just released photos taken for their engagement. Congrats to them. More pics when you continue..