PICS: Ruggedman's Birthday & His TSW Fashion Line Launch Party

Ruggedman marked his birthday while also celebrating the launch of his fashion line T.S.W (The sept. 20th Wear) last saturday 29th, october at the XL Lounge, VI. Cossy, Reminisce, Jahbless, Mr. Kool, Sarz, 2shotz attended the party

More Pics After The Cut

Bomb scare in Edo CBN

BENIN—Edo State Police Command Anti-Bomb Disposal Unit, weekend, condoned-off Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s premises following alleged presence of a black polythene bag suspected to contain a bomb. The action caused panic at the busy Akpakpava Road as people ran for their lives.

Motorists were diverted to other routes as security agents searched frantically with detectors.

It will be recalled that in August, Boko Haram, the dreadful Islamic sect, had threatened to bomb University of Benin and other universities, which caused panic in the affected institutions of learning.

When Vanguard visited the scene Saturday eve-ning, security agents were still around.

Nigerians Kidnapping Fellow Nigerians in Malaysia For Rituals

This may not be the kind of breaking news that Nigerians may like to hear but the word is out that Nigerians in Malaysia have exported the art of kidnapping to that country

A Nigerian of Rivers extraction just back from that country said that most persons sent abroad to study are becoming part of cults that are engaging in the illicit trade of kidnapping defenseless and unsuspecting persons.

The source disclosed that mysterious killings for ritual purposes are also being stepped up by desperate Nigerians who want to get rich quick.

Accident claims 5 in Kano

A tragic accident has occurred in Kano State wiping out five occupants of a Mercedes Benz, who are probably members of the same family.
The ill-fated vehicle, it was gathered, was driving to Kano from the Zaria end of the highway before it skipped off the track at Tamburawa Bridge , some 21 Kilometer to the state capital.

The actual cause of the tragedy was not clear as at press time, but witnesses told the Daily Sun that the car unexpectedly ran into a deep pothole at the edge of the bridge as a result of which the driver lost control.

Frustrated HIV Patient Bathes Nurse With Acid

Could this be rightly described as a carry over aggression or arrant madness? This is the question on every lip begging for an answer especially the staff of Rivers State School of Health who were taken unawares Friday, October 21, 2011 in full public glare as an HIV patient bathed his counselor, and staff of the health institution, Mrs Ibuwari George in acid.

The HIV patient, a youngman in his late forties (name withheld) had arrived Mrs Ibuwari George’s unit for further counseling on the effects of his drugs, having called earlier to notify her of his coming for a chat not unrelated to his perceived deteriorating condition.

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Photos Of The Day : Terry G Looking Stunning @ Industry Night

Well these shots were takienk @ the Industry Night which holds every Wednesday night at the Oriental Hotel in Lekki. Terry G took the stage to perform tracks from his newly released album Terry G.zuz.

Heidi Klum Hosts Her Annual Halloween Party In Las Vegas "Pics".

Heidi Klum hosted her 12th annual Halloween party last night, October 29, at Tao Nightclub at The Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. As expected, Heidi blew away the competition with her impeccably detailed bodies-exhibit-inspired costume. With a hospital bed and two doctors on hand, it creepily looked like Heidi was inside-out.

2face Names MI & Asa As His Favourite Nigerian Artists

2face, who has enjoyed great presence in the Nigerian music scene for long and whose style has influenced many within the nigerian hiphop circle shares his thoughts on who his favorite artists are. Surprisingly, he didn't list himself.


"When it comes to Nigerian music of today,I am just going to call two names, because I don't want to involve myself in controversy. If I start reeling names, I would offend a lot of people who would expect me to name them as among my favourites. But I am just going to call two names. Asha and MI.

Big Brother amplified's Weza announced as Channel O MVA red carpet host

         This year’s Channel O Music Video Awards red carpet will be taken on by Angolan Channel O VJ turned Big Brother superstar Weza and Tanzania beauty Jokate. 
    Weza will be stationed on the main red carpet to get up close and personal interviews with artists and celebrities while Jokate will venture out to the pre drinks area as well as back stage at the awards.
      Weza joined Channel O as Top Mais host – a music chart show that celebrates both local and internationally based Hip-Hop and R&B artists, the crème de le crème that Mozambique and Angola has to offer – and this year sees 24 year university graduate Jokate Urban Mwegelo who hails from Tanzania join the O family. For “JK” – as she is also known – being part of the channel is a great opportunity, “This is a chance for me to promote African talent and present it to the world.
     I am looking forward to interviewing African superstars, building my brand across Africa, inspiring young people to explore and be better with their talents.” To her, Africa is the best place to be, “Everything is happening in this continent and everybody wants to be a part of this growth and the possibilities it holds,” she adds.
  Last year the red carpet was taken on by a very fashionable Dineo Moeketsi who got to chat to all the artists who came out to celebrate African music. This year Dineo accompanied by Nigerian R&B sensation Banky W will be taking on the main awards show which will be broadcast LIVE on Friday, 11 November 2011 at 21:00 CAT.The 2011 Channel O Music Video awards red carpet will premiere on Sunday, 13 November at 18:00 CAT followed by a repeat of the main show at 19:00

Star Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde set to launch Autobiography

A tell-all book that chronicles the life of seasoned actress Omotola Jalade Ekehinde         set to be launched into the market.

The actress announced this earlier today during a TV interview.The title and launch date of the book is not yet out,but we will keep you posted as soon as we get updates.
Congratulations to Omotola on this wonderful achievement.

THE SECRET PAIN OF OSITA IHEME A.K.A PAWPAW

Star actor Osita Iheme is arguably one of the best actors of his generation. He is widely known for playing the role of 'Pawpaw' in the film Aki na Ukwa alongside Chinedu Ikedieze.

In 2007 Osita received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards. He is considered to be one of Nigeria's most famous actors.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Express,Iheme opened up about deep pain in his heart, which has continued to stick out like a sore thumb. 

Kim Kardashian’s Husband, Kris, Duped By Investment Scammer

Reality TV star and part-time basketball star, Kris Kardashian Humphries has been reported to have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in an investment adventure gone awry.

Kris,26, was said to have been fleeced off of his money by one Andrey C. Hicks who is currently in custody regarding a $1.7 million investment scam. According to TMZ, Hicks portrays himself a graduate of prestigious Harvard University to unsuspecting investors, but findings show he was actually kicked out after 3rd semester for bad grades.

Hicks,27, was one of the guest at the made-for-TV wedding between Kris and Kim Kardashian two months ago.

He was arrested in Canada at the early hours of Friday and charged with wire fraud.

I watched in horror as policemen shot my son dead – Grace Victor, bereaved mother

When 25-year-old Emmanuel Victor, an indigene of Opubo Nkoro in Rivers State, left home for church in the morning of October 16, 2011 with his mother and siblings, there was no inkling  he would not  return home.

But that  was to be his last outing on earth as some trigger happy cops not only put paid to his ambition of studying law at the university by cutting him down at his prime but also left his mother, Mrs. Grace Victor, and siblings devastated.

Illegal mining kills 400, leaves 2,000 kids with lead poisoning in Nigeria

A file photo taken on June 10, 2010 shows an employee of the French non-governmental Organization Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Border - MSF) giving medicine to a child suffering from lead poisoning at Bukkuyum General Hospital in the town of Gusau in Nigeria's northwest Zamfara State. AFP PHOTO/

KANO  (AFP) – Illegal gold mining has left at least 2,000 children with lead poisoning in several northern Nigerian villages, where 400 children have already died from contamination, an official said Friday.

The 2,000 children under five have shown signs of lead levels in the blood far exceeding international standards due to exposure to lead-rich gold ore, with some areas yet to be cleaned up despite repeated warnings.

Mother, child crushed to death in Ibadan

A woman and her child were on Saturday morning crushed to death by a DAF truck at Oje Area of Ibadan, Oyo State when they fell down from a commercial motorcycle popularly referred to as Okada.

According to eyewitnesses’account, the driver of  a Volkswagen Jetta car had parked and suddenly opened the door of  his car, oblivious of the oncoming motorcyle.

The okada man reportedly fell with the woman and her child who were his passengers when the car door hit them.

An oncoming DAF truck with registration number Lagos XQ 362 BDG was reported to have run over the hapless passengers, killing the woman immediately, with the child seriously injured, while the rider sustained minor injuries.

Untold story of Opi-Nsukka grandmas’rape saga

TO many people, especially travellers and motorists that ply 9th Mile, Enugu / Obolo-Afor Road in Enugu State, Opi town, aside its proximity to the University town of Nsukka is  well known for  honey  which is found in large quantity in the area.

However, a strange thing happened in the  town recently which drew the attention of  media practitioners and human rights activists. There was allegation of rape of old  women by teenagers . Precisely, the abomination was committed in Ibeku and Ogbozalla communities  in Opi.

Indeed, the outburst of women from the Igbo community over the alleged rape of old women by young boys drew sharp criticisms from members of the public.

What could have led a young boy as young as 17 years to defile a woman whose age range falls between 60 and 80 years? Is it a case of mental derailment or ritual?   Does it portray that the Igbo people of South-East geo-political zone are gradually losing total grip of their cherished values, culture and tradition?

The aforementioned questions were on the lips of many people when hundreds of angry women stormed Enugu  last week to protest against the alleged sexual abuses.

RIM faces lawsuit over BlackBerry collapse

 Research in Motion is faced with a lawsuit for collapsed service despite the free application compensation package given to users for the three-day cut off from email, instant messages and web access.However, the compensation offer has not been enough for a United States resident, Eric Mitchell, who filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all BlackBerry users.

The suit alleged that the interruptions to e-mail, Internet and messaging represented a breach of contract, negligence and unjust enrichment.

Furthermore, Mitchell’s lawsuit claimed that customers were paying for a service they did not receive and that BlackBerry did not adequately respond to the problem.

Meanwhile, other users complain that weeks after the outages, only three of the promised ‘free’ applications have materialised.