Physician caution parents to prevent early marriage

Dr. Patrick Okolie, an Abuja-based general medical practitioner, has advised parents to stop giving out their daughters in marriage early, as it could endanger the child’s whole life.

Okolie told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday that early marriage exposed young girls to Vesico Vagina Fistula.

According to the doctor, VVF is an abnormal fistulous tract extending between the bladder and the vagina that allows the continuous involuntary discharge of urine into the vaginal vault.
He said the condition was one of the two common obstetric fistulas that were found in the

Uche Jombo reacts to plastic surgery rumours

 

See the full tweet after the cut...

Omotola Beats Ini Edo, Funke Akindele At ELOY Awards

Omotola has won another award again in 2012 after the previous awards she has been decorated with in the year. On Sunday, November 25, 2012, the talented screen diva added another feather to her cap at the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards held in Lagos.

The mother of four and wife of a brilliant pilot, Captain Mathew Ekeinde, was announced ELOY Awards actress of the year beating the likes of Ini Edo, Funke Akindele, and Nse Ikpe-Etim to
win the award. Omotola got the award

Pasuma turns 45 today, Happy birthday!

Wishing him many happy years ahead!

"Uche Iwuji didn't use any love portion on me" - Juwon Lawal

There have been talks, you know, people just expressing their opinion, saying that the actress used some kind of love potion to get Juwon to marry her. I kinda find that ridiculous tho!

Anyway, Juwon says its a ridiculous notion...labeling those behind it as lazy and irresponsible.

"Our love is real and we're made for each other. I think I have told you this before. So, I don't know what could have informed this stupid rumour. I am too busy to be listening to such things. My concern is how to grow my business, not listening to such rubbish. Please forget about anything like that."

SS2 student arrested, accused of having sex with 4-yr-old

A 17-year-old Senior Secondary School student of Ansar-u-Deen Secondary School, Saki, Oyo State, (names withheld), has been arrested by the police in connection with an alleged defilement of a four-year-old girl (names withheld).

The incident was reported to have occurred on Sunday, November 11 at Ile Mesiah, Modina area of Saki, when the little girl’s mother, Mrs Sherifat Ahmed, sent her on an errand to go and buy a razor from a neighbour’s shop within the compound they reside in.

The woman, in her report at Saki police station, claimed that after about 30 minutes, she stepped out of her room to check on her daughter but saw her

11 killed, many injured at Jaji church explosions

Suicide bombers have attacked a church inside a military barracks in Kaduna state in northern Nigeria, killing 11 people and injuring 30, officials say.

A military spokesman told the BBC two vehicles were driven into the barracks in Jaji in what he described as “surprising and an embarrassment”.
It is not clear who was responsible for the attack.

But the army suspects Islamist militant group Boko Haram, which has

Breaking News: Blast at barracks church in Kaduna, northern Nigeria

At least ten worshippers were killed this afternoon as two car bombs exploded at  the Military Protestant church inside the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, near Kaduna. An unspecified number of worshippers were injured.

The director of army public relations, Brigadier General Bola  Koleosho, confirmed the attacks to SaharaReporters. He also disclosed that the deadly explosions happened around 12: 30 p.m. Nigerian time.

The two cars rigged with explosives rammed into the church within seconds of each other, said one eyewitness source. Two of our sources said they expected the death

Interview: No vacancy in my heart for my female admirers – Joseph Benjamin

By BENJAMIN NJOKU & ANOZIE EGOLE
Joseph Benjamin is not a green horn in the entertainment industry. Apart from being the host of the popular MTN Project Fame, he is also into acting. The tall, chocolate and handsome dude has become more famous with his latest movie titled, “Mr. and Mrs.” where he acted  the stubborn and uncaring husband to  renowed actress Nse Etim-Ekpe. In this interview, Joseph for the first time, talks about  his personal life experiences as an actor: 

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16 Year-Old-Girl Drags Nigerian Army Colonel To Court For Raping Her

A serving Lieutenant Colonel with the Nigerian Army, W.L. Nzidee, has been dragged to a Magistrate Court I over alleged sexual assault on a 16-year-old girl (name withheld) in Kaduna. The accused is in charge of the MTO at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).

In an application for issuance of a direct criminal complaint summons filed at the Magistrate Court in the Kaduna Magisterial District in Barnawa, Kaduna South with case number KMD/19DC/2012 by the complainant, she accused the Colonel of committing an offence that constituted “criminal intimidation, rape, acts of gross indecency, abductions and threat to

Storm Records battles Show promoter over threat to drag Naeto C to EFCC

A popular show promoter, Fine Boy Swag (FBS)
Entertainment is currently in a face-off with Storm Records, following its threat to drag one of the artistes signed under the latter’s label,  Naeto C to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over what it termed an alleged ‘fraudulent obtainment of money under false pretence’ from the company by the artiste.

According to a statement made available online, through its representative, Muhammad Nura, the show promoter claimed that Naeto

Man Utd brush off brief QPR scare

Premier League, Old Trafford – Manchester United 3 (Evans 64, Fletcher 68, Hernandez 72) Queens Park Rangers 1 (Mackie 52)

Newly-appointed QPR manager Harry Redknapp saw his side concede three times in eight minutes as Manchester United won 3-1 at Old Trafford.
The Premier League’s bottom side led through Jamie Mackie’s well-deserved 52nd-minute strike but United woke up with a flurry of

Oyo Gov’s Daughter In Murder Scandal!…In Alleged Complication In Ex Lover’s Death

According what National Enquirer Magazine reported, the daughter of the executive governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Abiola Ajimobi, Bisola is at present enmeshed in an alleged murder controversy involving her ex-lover, Adeola Randoph who died early this year. And from family sources, it has taken this long to discover Bisola`s alleged involvement in the sudden death of this young man because the Ajimobis were said to have allegedly been pressing buttons to sweep the case

Big Brother DKB apologizes and kisses Zainab's feet on Live TV

Ex BBA housemates DKB from Ghana and Zainab from Sierre Leone were disqualified from the BBA house in June for getting physical with each other. DKB later released a song apologising to Zainab and Africa for his behaviour.

The Ghanaian comedian and radio presenter apologised once more to Zainab on

How Fire Gutted TheNEWS/PMNEWS office

It all began like a joke. A reporter came into the newsroom around 7 p.m saying he could smell a cable burning inside the building. The security guards ran inside and tried to locate where the smell was coming from. They scoured the two upper floors and found nothing.

Electricity supply to the two floors was cut off. But the burning smell continued.
Thirty minutes after, a glow was sighted by the window of the third floor from the outside.
It was then it became clear

Funke Akindele and Gov Rochas Okorocha go back to school

 Governor Okorocha looks really cool in his school uniform. Cool stuff!

11 Nigerians make Forbes’ Africa’s 40 richest list, Dangote leads again

FOR the second year running, Nigerian business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, tops the 2012 edition of Forbes Africa’s 40 Richest list.

He is also the 76th on the list of billionaires in the world, with a net worth of $12 billion from $10.1 billion in November 2011.

According to Forbes, most of Alhaji Dangote’s net worth lies in publicly-traded Dangote Cement, which operates in 14 African

Guys jostle to win heart of N64m winner

Winner of an airplane at the MTN Ultimate Wonder promo, Ebube Essien-Garricks, speaks with MAUREEN AZUH on how she became the lucky millionaire and her plans

Stories of a rise from grass to grace, to many people, may be a case of a happy ending in movies and works of fiction. But for Ebube Essien-Garricks, that popular saying is now just as real as the air she breathes.

The 27-year-old student of the Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, is N64m richer. She emerged the winner of a Cessna 182T aircraft in the MTN Ultimate Wonder promo

U.S. envoy: Nigerian leaders must not encourage division for selfish ends

Speaking at a seminar of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria , United States Ambassador to Nigeria Ambassador Terence McCulley challenged Nigerian leaders at all levels to ensure the diversity of the country is used to its advantage rather than its disadvantage. Excerpts:

By drawing from such a broad pool of talent, the Humphrey Fellowship programme provides a model of what can be accomplished when people with very different experiences and worldviews come together to learn from one another. In a way, that serves as a microcosm of the topic on which you have asked me to speak today: “Fostering

Champions League – United beaten by Burak strike

Burak Yilmaz was the match winner as Galatasaray kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in Group H.

The striker headed home a 54th minute corner to snare the points at the expense of the under-strength Red Devils with his fifth goal in three matches in the competition.
The hosts had the best of the chances

Sales of sex toys skyrocket in Canada, as nation’s hockey league on strike

Can you imagine!!!! Canada

Sex toy retailers in Alberta, Canada say that business has been buzzing this autumn, and they think they know why: The NHL lockout.

“We’d be gearing up for [NHL hockey] now, but there’s nothing, so I guess we need to find some better ways to spend our time,” Vinay Morker, owner of Hush Lingerie and More in Edmonton, told the Toronto Sun. Morker says his sales of sex toys,

Police detain 7-month-old baby, parents over N20,000 debt

By VINCENT ujumadu

AWKA—A SEVEN – MONTH old baby boy, Uchenna Nwoye, his parents and two others were allegedly arrested and detained by the police in Onitsha over N20 000 debt owed by the parents.

They were arrested at Ifitedunu in Dunukofia local government area of Anambra State by policemen from Fegge Police Stattion, Onitsha, for failure to pay the N20,000 to a woman Uchenna’s father allegedly did business

MONALISA CHINDA’S EX-HUSBAND, DEJO RICHARD’S 2ND MARRIAGE CRASHES

Monalisa Chinda’s ex husband, Dejo Richards may not be having it smooth with his love-life at the moment, as he is said to be aggrieved over the crash of his celebrated marriage with his new wife, Mimi.

For those who are close to the couple, their marriage seemed like a union made in heaven as their love for each other is very evident in their way of life. Not only does the handsome

TINSEL STAR ACTOR KUNLE COKER WEDS ELIZABETH IN STYLE.

Tinsel star actor, Kunle Coker has finally bid a final farewell to the world of bachelorhood and has embraced his new status as a married man on Saturday, November 17, 2012.

The marriage which took place in Jos was without the usual fun fare and pomp that accompanies high profile weddings.

 

Guess he wanted a quiet on with his wife, Elizabeth.

Congrats to the newest couple in town!   

To Love and Let go

Damilola shifted uncomfortably in the plush settee, she had been in one position too long. It was late, 10pm, but to Damilola it was as good as past midnight. She had been expecting him home for the past two hours and his two phones were off. She still sat pensively in front of the TV not really seeing any humour in the antics of Nkem Owoh’s character

A White Lady Spotted In African Print Wedding Dress

                                                                        Looking so pretty. Naija what are we waiting for?????

Tanker fire: 2 killed, 3 injured in Ebonyi

BY PETER OKUTU

ABAKALIKI— NO fewer than two persons, weekend, lost their lives after a petrol tanker with registration number Cross River XA 574 Calabar, fell at Ntezi-Amuzu community, along Abakaliki-Afikpo expressway in Ebonyi

Kinds of Nigerian Husbands and Wives

I'll put the disclaimer first before some ask for my head. This is a comedic chain-mail. Dirty Dishes who first posted it said, "The article is about the stereotypical perception of the Nigerian husband and wife... This is in no way to insult any tribe so please do not get offended. It is also not meant to annoy anyone, hurt anyone or make any tribe look superior or inferior." I saw it on Deronk's and though I'm really not one for stereotype jokes, this got me laughing. Enjoy...

Photos from Toke Makinwa's 28th birthday party

The party held November 3rd at Bachuss night club, Ikoyi. More photos when you continue...

Nations Cup squad in my head – Keshi

BY ONOCHIE ANIBEZE

After the 3-1 victory over Venezuela Stephen Keshi has become more confident about the team that he is building.

It’s all about the revelations and lessons that friendly matches engender. Shola Ameobi of Newcastle now has a place in Eagles but he must continue to work hard. So is Bright Dike who plays in the Major League Soccer.

Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi with Home Based 

Super Eagles at a News Conference at the Eagles’ Camp

Twitter Drama.. Eldee Accused of Stealing Kokoma Dance Video....Don Jazzy Implicated by Association

Ok long story short, someone accused Eldee of stealing his concept on twitter. I think Don Jazzy was guilty by either association or by virtue of the fact that he was at the scene of the 'crime...transaction...when the ideas where exchanged.....whatever.... Phew!!

 Just read the tweets to figure out what happened.

More tweets  after the jump

Chime flown back abroad

Enugu State Governor Sullivan Chime, who returned to the country on November 10 after a holiday since September 19, was rushed back to an undisclosed country few hours after his return.

But Government House sources said the governor is in town and has not resumed because his leave has not expired.

No reason was given for his hurried return journey abroad.
But his prolonged stay sparked off

Hamzat shot in front of his woman friend – Police

THE former Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Lagos State, and ex Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Fashola on Health during his first term in office, Oluwatoyin Hamzat, has been assassinated by unknown gunmen.

He was reportedly shot in the head at Sabo, Sagamu, Ogun State, at about 9p.m. on Sunday.
He was said to have left Sagamu Town Club where he went for a meeting and was heading for his country home when he met his fate.

Toyin Hamzat…killed by unknown gunmen

The killers, it was learnt, blocked his car with

Justin Bieber brings mum as date to American Music Awards

Justin took his hot mama, Pattie Mallette, to the AMAs last night. He's 18, she's 37. Justin is such a handsome and caring young man

D-8 summit: Jonathan leaves for Pakistan

By Ben Agande

Abuja – President Goodluck Jonathan  will leave  Abuja  tonight for Islamabad, Pakistan to attend the summit of Heads of State and Government of the Group of Eight Developing Nations (D-8) which opens tomorrow.

In a statement by special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati,  said the President  will be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, the Minister of Trade and

Bola Tinubu and wife installed as Ago-Are and Erelu of Egbaland

Former Lagos State governor and national leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was traditionally installed yesterday Monday November 19 as the Aare Ago of Egbaland by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedokun Gbadebo. His wife, Remi Tinubu, was made the Erelu Aare Ago of Egbaland. Congrats to them.

Joseph Benjamin, Dare Art Alade, present relief materials to flood victims in Kogi

Stirred by the recent Kogi flood disaster, Joseph Benjamin pioneered a team to deliver relief materials to the state. The “Help Kogi” project was initiated to provide material support to the victims of the flood in Kogi. Last week, the team - made up of Joseph, Darey, Jaywon, Malik, Cordelia Okpei, and MoEazy - was at Kogi State to present the relief materials. They were welcomed by

Ph.D is a must for professorship – NUC

The National Universities Commission on Monday reaffirmed that a doctorate degree is a prerequisite for the attainment of professorship in the nation’s university system.

The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie, made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ilorin.

Okojie said that acquisition of a Ph.D was mandatory for any lecturer who aspired to the professorial

Mercy Johnson flys Out To USA To Deliver Baby

Heavily-pregnant Mercy Johnson and her husband were sighted last weekend at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. The couple were on their way to the state USA.

www.nigeriafilms.com gathered that the Nollywood diva is expected to be delivered of her first baby in the US Hospital. Since she is moving closer to her time, they both don’t want to take any chance hence their trip to Uncle Sam’s country.

We gathered that it’s the wish of the

Don Jazzy Shuns D’Banj’s New Producer, Jay Sleek In Public

That Don Jazzy, the defunct Mo’hit lord and his partner and friend, D’banj have taken their enmity beyond the normal ground is obvious.

 Recently, precisely last Thursday at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island venue of the weekly event – Industry Nite hosted by General Pype, Don Jazzy was in as a guest with producer Jay Sleek, what seem to have happened is the latter snubbed the DB
Records’ producer, Sleek.

Sleek sharing the encounter

Red Carpet photos from the premiere of Okon Goes To School

                               Chioma Akpotha                                Uche Jombo R                                             Susan Peters

The premiere took place two days ago Friday 16th of November at the Ozone cinemas, Yaba. More photos after the cut...

Full list of winners at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards as D’Banj dominates

Congrats to our naija artists, they made us proud.

And the Winners for 2012 Channel O Music Awards Are;

Most Gifted African South Video of the Year
Cashtime Fam – Shut it down (Stundee)

Most Gifted Group or Featuring of the year
PSquare ft. May D & Akon – Chop My Money

Most Gifted Raggae Dance/Hall
Buffalo Souljah ft Cabo Snoop – Styra Inonyengesa