Saturday, 4 October 2014

Pics: 'Her death is not in vain' mother of South African Synagogue collapse victim


Article written by freelance journalist Ihechukwu Njoku
 Read below...
 A South African mother who tragically lost her daughter in the collapse of T.B. Joshua’s guesthouse in Lagos, Nigeria on September 12th 2014 has expressed belief that her death served a purpose. It’s been almost three weeks since the tragedy in Lagos and Sibongile Madzhiye's family is still waiting for their daughter’s remains to be brought back home.

'It is the will of God- Pastor who lost his wife and 4 kids to fire says


Pastor John Kayode of the Chris Apostolic Church, Otumara, Warri who lost his wife, Grace and four children, Egburoghene Enoch( 13), Efemena Ogheneruona (10), Oghenetejiri Tekwe (7) and Oghenemaro Ogheneyucime, in a fire disaster on Sept. 25th has reacted to the unfortunate incident.

Happy Eid to all our Muslim brothers and sisters


I'm wishing all Muslim VB readers a very happy celebration. May Allah's blessings be with you today, tomorrow, and always

Friday, 3 October 2014

Actress Thelma Okaz lovely in new photos


The actress released photos from her new photo-shoot online today. See more pics after the cut..

Photos: Nigerian airforce pilot reportedly beheaded by Boko Haram


A new video is reported to have been released to AP by Boko Haram men showing the beheading of a man said to be a military pilot who co-piloted the missing Naval air force jet.
The video also shows burnt out plane parts with Nigerian military markings. Two pilots and an Alpha jet have been missing since Sept. 11. Below is the report from AP...

Lace releases hot new single, Aiye Miami


Aiye Miami, the hot new single from the Sebi wo crooner and Dozage Records signee Lace has been receiving massive response since it was dropped a few weeks back.

See incredible moment funeral workers realise 'dead' Ebola victim is alive


This is the incredible moment a man thought to have died from Ebola was discovered to be still alive by funeral workers. The 37-year-old was lying in the middle of a street in Liberia's capital Monrovia when a team of workers began to wrap up his body.

How Taiwo Oshadipe reportedly died


Details are still sketchy but according to what her twin sister reportedly told a journalist, Taiwo Oshadipe died in the early hours of today in her sleep. Her sister said Taiwo had fallen ill about three weeks ago and had been treated at a Lagos hospital. She was getting better and seemed okay when she went to sleep last night only for her not to wake up
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MTV Africa releases their list of top 20 greatest Naija Songs of All Time


MTV Africa just released their list of top 20 greatest Naija songs of all time...and so many great songs are missing. But check out their list and tell us if you agree with it. To me, this list is more of the last 10 years than 'of all time'. Where's Fela, Femi, Daniel Wilson, African China and co? Nah! See the rest after the cut...

AIT reporter detained on the orders of AIG Mbu has been released


AIT senior correspondent, Amaechi Anakwue (pictured above) who was detained yesterday on the orders of AIG Joseph Mbu for referring to him as 'controversial' on a TV programme, has been released on bail. AIT issued a statement on it this morning. Find below...
Detained AIT senior correspondent Amaechi Anakwue has been released on bail by AIG Zone 7, Joseph Mbu. He was however asked to return to the station on Friday. It would be recalled that the reporter was arrested by Joseph Mbu yesterday for describing him as

Iyanya, Olamide, Patoranking storm UNILAG for Coke Studio Africa concert


Coca-Cola’s youth-centric music platform, Coke Studio, is set to storm the University of Lagos, Akoka, on Friday October 3, 2014, with electrifying performances from top actslike Olamideand Iyanyawho would headline the event alongside trending vocalist Tekno, Emma Nyra and dancehall maestro Patoranking.

Ashton Kutcher posts pics of 6 babies online & invites fans to spot which is his


Aston Kutcher and Mila Kunis welcomed a baby girl a few days ago but instead of sharing the photo of his new born daughter with his fans, the renowned prankster released 6 photos of new born babies on his website and asked fans to spot which is his and Mila's.
"Mila and I would like to welcome Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher to the world. Can you guess which one is ours, or does it really matter? All babies are cute.'

Police in Benin smash armed robbery gang in Okhoro Area


Operatives of the Okhoro Police Division have smashed a gang of armed robbery suspect who specializes in dispossessing innocent citizens of their valuables in Okhoro Area.
Edo State Police Commissioner, Folusho Adebanjo disclosed this while displaying a member of the gang killed by the police.

Reassurance


Article not written by me...it's a promotional piece. Enjoy...


He comes home at about 8pm from work; his beautiful wife is anxiously waiting for him on the dinner table for a candle light dinner. She is wearing a seductive see through night gown to seduce him into making love to her. She has been trying to get him to make love to her for the past 8 months but he keeps coming up with excuses, today she is determined to get him in the mood.

DJ Xclusive Live at MVP Friday October 3rd


In commemoration of Nigerians 54th independence, MVP Lagos presents Patoranking Live at the newest and funkiest celebrity nightclub in Lekki Lagos.  Also featuring DJ Xclusive and hosted by Dotun of Cool FM.

Photo: Another American in Liberia tests positive for Ebola


An American cameraman, Ashoka Mukpo (pictured above) working for US TV station, NBC News in Liberia, has tested positive for Ebola, making him the 5th American to have contracted the disease and the first journalist known to have contracted the virus in West Africa.

Liberia to prosecute national who took Ebola to US


Liberian authorities say they will prosecute Eric Duncan, the Liberian man diagnosed with Ebola in the US once he finishes his treatment in America and returns home.

Two die , 14 rescued in Lagos boat mishap


Two persons including a man identified as Mr Idowu Lawal and a female identified as Fatima have been confirmed dead while 14 others were rescued after a boat capsized in the Igando area of Lagos state around 8pm on Wednesday October 1st.
According to Vanguard, the boat took off from Akesan and was heading to Imoshe in Ogun state, when it capsized almost immediately. Witnesses said the boat couldn't withstand the tides of the river.

New Music: Chiny - Sunny Bobo


The Fast rising versatile music personality,'Chiny' real names Chinonso Ijeoma Izuka, an eclectic songwriter and performer who doubles as a fashion model and a building technologist is here with a new single Sunny Bobo.

COMING SOON!!!:Jamoraskid FT Leke Lee-Murder Dem.


The 14 year old boy is here again with the anticipating jam that I bet you'll like to listen to over and over again & to the surprise he's part of team.Jamoraskid Murder dem ft leke lee_(ISE_YEN COVER) dropping next week.
So y'all watch ouuuut its Gonna be a Bomb so I suggest you Get A helmet

Thursday, 2 October 2014

So sad! Popular dancer Kemi Omotoyinbo dies during child birth


Popular dancer, choreographer and part actress Kemi Omotoyinbo has died. The beautiful lady who danced for several popular musicians including Pasuma, KWAM 1 and Shina Peters, died during childbirth in a private hospital in Lagos yesterday October 1st exactly 20 days after her wedding to husband Godwin Eloanyi, which was on September 13th.

SonG23 Records artiste PITA releases #One Man


Pita, Nigeria’s fastest rising contemporary Christian artiste has dropped a hot  new single on October 1 2014. The Song titled  “One Man” is a groovyballad that serves as a passionate call for each  Nigerian to be the “One Man”  to turn things around and fight for a change in the nation. It is only fitting that he should release the song on Nigeria’s independence day.

AIT reporter held in custody on alleged orders of AIG Joseph Mbu


A senior reporter with African Independent Television, AIT, Amaechi Anakwue, has allegedly been detained for over 8 hours now in abuja on the orders of Assistant Inspector General of Police, Joseph Mbu for referring to him as 'controversial' during a TV programme.

Check out these hilarious messages sent by ex-lovers to their ex partners


Check out these hilarious text messages from former lovers to their ex-partners asking for forgiveness, venting their anger, and some asking for their stuff back. These messages were shared with the world via a new Instagram feed called Texts From Your Ex.

Zeez is out with a brand new single featuring Olamide titled "Atewo"


HF Music signed artiste, Zeez, officially releases his new single titled "Atewo" featuring his man from the hod, King Baddoo himself, YBNL's Olamide.

Akon's official DJ, Benny D land in Lagos. See first photos


Official DJ for superstar Akon just arrived Lagos for the Green Light Party billed to hold on October 4, at Club Escape. See more pics after the cut...

Family of five found dead in their home in Lagos


A woman and her four children, all boys, were found dead in their residence at 8 Kunle Owooade Close, in the Itamaga area of Ikorodu, Lagos yesterday October 1st.

Nick Jonas grabs his 'junk' and butt in new racy photos


One of the Jonas Brothers, Nick Jonas, who is promoting his new solo album, grabbed his crotch and butt in racy pics he shot for Flaunt magazine.

What is wrong with this photo?


Dino Melaye seen carrying this placard at a protest he organized in Abuja yesterday. See anything wrong with the pic?

Would you let your 17 year old daughter post pics like this online?


Kylie Jenner posted this racy bikini pic on her instagram page. and most people are saying she went too far for a17year old girl..

Court acquits former PDP chairman, Vincent Ogbulafor, over N107m fraud


A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, today October 2nd discharged and acquitted former National Chairman of the PDP, Mr. Vincent Ogbulafor, of a N107m fraud charge brought against him in 2001 by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC).

EFCC arraigns two over N6.1million car deal fraud




Find the EFCC press release below...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today October 2, 2014 arraigned the duo of Alhaji Abdul Ahmadu and Bello Isa before Justice Farouq Lawal of the Kano State High Court on a 3-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretence.

Ini Edo tweets about her crashed marriage, says she never cheated on her ex


Ini Edo has reacted to reports that her five year marriage ended because of infidelity on her part. She says this is not true.

Dimeji Bankole loses 7 year old daughter to sickle cell disease


Former House of Reps Speaker Dimeji Bankole has lost his 7 year old daughter, Yewande Semiat Bankole to sickle cell. She died in a London hospital yesterday October 1st. The family released a statement today. Find it below...
"With gratitude to Almighty Allah and with heavy hearts we announce the demise of our daughter Yewande Semiat Bankole aged 7yrs at a London hospital. Yewande is the grand daughter of Chief Alani Suara Bankole and the daughter of Rt Hon. Dimeji Sabur Bankole.
Yewande was born with HbSS Sickle cell disease. She was a radiant girl who struggled with the disease. We originally managed her condition at a Lagos hospital but later transferred to a London hospital. Sadly we lost her at 10.30pm on Wednesday October 1st, 2014.

The Beach Party with Jarule & Ashanti this Saturday Oct. 4th


The Beach Party with Jarule & Ashanti on Saturday October 4th party like no other with Jarule and Ashanti. Venue: Inagbe Grand Resort (10 minutes via boat from Victoria Island). Time: 1pm. All white theme (dress code). Hosted by Juliet Ibrahim and Uti Nwachukwu...with special guest DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Exclusive, DJ Caise, DJ Big N, DJ Neptunes and DJ Spinall...


Pic of the Liberian man diagnosed with the 1st case of Ebola in US


The identity of the man diagnosed with the first case of Ebola virus disease in America on Tuesday September 30th has been revealed. He is 42 year old Eric Duncan, pictured above. According to reports, this was Eric's first trip to the US and he went there to visit some family members. He is believed to have contracted the deadly virus from an infected pregnant woman in Liberia.

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau emerges, dismisses claims of his death


In a 36 minutes video released exclusively to AFP, Boko Haram leader, Shekau Abubakar dismissed reports of his death. Shekau, pictured above from the video, is quoted by AFP as saying he's alive and that his members are running their captured towns.

Charly Boy feels the journalist who exposed T.B Joshus deserves a National Award




 the intriguing piece, Charly Boy writes that Nicholas Ibekwe, the journalist who exposed T.B Joshua's gift of N50k to the journalists reporting the Synagogue collapsed building deserved the National Award which was given recently to about 300 Nigerians. He also pledged the sum of N300k to any journalist who shows remarkable integrity in the discharge of his duties. Read his piece below..

Ghana plans to export electricity to Nigeria


Ghanaian president John Mahama, said that there are plans by his govt to start exporting electricity generated in Ghana to Nigeria and other West African countries. He said this while speaking at the Global Business and Economic Forum in Dubai yesterday October 1st,

Kanye West's 2008 blog names both Kim & Kourtney as his 'girl of the week




We all know Kanye has been obsessed with Kim long before they hooked up. Many years back Kanye had a blog - kanyeuniversecity.com, where he shared his life and opinions with his fans. One of the popular segments of his blog was his 'girl of the week' posts where he shared pics and bio of popular girls he likes.

Gloo.ng 2nd year anniversary 2-2-2 giveaway bonanza!


One of Nigeria’s biggest Online Supermarket, gloo.ng is kicking off its 2nd year anniversary this October with a bumper Give-Away Bonanza. Up for grabs are 2 spanking new iPhone6 phones, 2 huge washing machines and 2 LED TVs! Yes, 2-2-2!!!

Photo: Yoruba actress Lolade Abuta welcomes baby


Nollywood actress Lolade Abuta and her man just welcomed a daughter...congrats to them.

Former MD of News Agency of Nigeria, Oluremi Oyo, dies at 62


Former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN and first female President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mrs Oluremi Oyo has died. She died yesterday October 1st at a hospital in London. Her husband, Mr Vincent Oyo confirmed her death this morning. Mrs Oyo had been battling with cancer for a while.

NDLEA nab smugglers who hid N119m worth of drugs in perfume bottles


Officials of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested two suspected drug smugglers, Marvin Daniel and Victor Akubuo (pictured above) for smuggling N119m worth of illegal substances that tested positive for cocaine. The drugs were concealed inside perfume bottles and capacitors.

Aston Kutcher and Mila Kunis welcome daughter


Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis welcomed a daughter on Tuesday night September 30th, according to TMZ. Mila, who got engaged to Ashton earlier this year, gave birth at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles. The couple started dating in 2012 but have been friends since the late 90s. Congrats to them.

Obafemi Martins shares photos of his oldest and youngest sons



The footballer has three boys with three different women. He shared adorable pics of his youngest son with Abigail Barwuah (above)...and his oldest son with an African chick he dated in Italy. His name is J.R. See his pic after the cut...