The report currently making the rounds is that popular Nollywood producer cum actor, Segun Ogungbe impregnanted his wife’s best friend known as Omowunmi Ajiboye. Omowunmiwe, we gathered, is an upcoming actress under his tutelage.

 Sources claimed that the actor who is still married to his first wife, Atinuke Ogungbe, our source submits, has married the said lady secretly and the two are already blessed with a new baby.

And one of the sources added; “Omowunmi Ajiboye, you are such a bad friend to have a baby for your best friend, Atinuke Ogungbe’s husband. You guys are turning this world to something else; anyway, it’s not a big deal to you but you are a disgrace to all Yoruba girls and to the film industry. Both of you need to be expelled from the film industry. Segun Ogungbe is a silly idiot to have impregnated his wife’s best friend

‘’Omowunmi who squatted with Atinuke for several months in Abeokuta; both of you are disgrace to the film industry and to the whole nation. You are such a heartless and shameless man. Your movies are one of the best of mankind, but you don’t learn from what you are teaching the public. If you, Segun Ogungbe Olusola think your fans are silly like yourself, you are getting it twisted; you are a disgrace to the film industry.’’

The likes of Fathia Balogun, Kemi Afolabi, were reportedly present at the christening of the new baby, Obadara, David, Ogomide, Alabi, Ogungbe

Segun Ogungbe is one of the foremost movie producers in Abeokuta. He has released movies like, Ibigiga,Apileko, Monday Omoadugboamong others.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for coming to the aid of the long-suffering Nigerian workers with a multi-billion-naira package.

The party aid the aid  will not only ensure that all arrears of salaries owed by many states across the country are immediately paid, but will also make it easier for the states to meet their monthly salary obligations henceforth.

In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the APC said it was particularly delighted that the President has shown that he is truly the father of the nation by eschewing partisanship in approving the intervention fund for all the states, irrespective of which parties they belong to.

“We say this because when states were financially handicapped during the tenure of the last federal government, opposition states were hung out to dry why states belonging to the then ruling PDP got generous bailouts,” it said.

APC said by his action, President Buhari has practicalized his deep understanding of the essence of governance which, more than anything else, is the about the well being of the citizenry.

The party said worthy of note and commendation is the fact that the special intervention fund approved by President Buhari was packaged without any external borrowing, despite the paucity of funds occasioned by the fall in the price of crude oil and the unprecedented profligacy of the immediate past administration that dried out the pot of national resources.

It said so early in the life of his administration, President Buhari is walking his talk by showing that with prudence, financial discipline, plugging financial leakages and a deep sense of patriotism, even the nation’s dwindling resources can still be more effectively utilized for the benefit of Nigerians, rather than be looted by thieving public officials who abuse their office.

APC described as uncharitable and a clear indication that shame has taken flight the situation in which those who created the rot that is now being cleared by President Buhari are the same ones daring to point accusing fingers at the government that inherited their rot.

“The PDP that spent the past 16 years plundering and pillaging Nigeria has boasted that the Nigerian people will soon come, cap in hand, to beg them to return to power. What delusion! What arrogance! Who presided over the looting and the mismanagement of public funds that made it impossible for the nation to absorb the shock of the falling oil prices? Who depleted the Excess Crude Account (ECA) without authorization? Who has degraded the standard of living of Nigerians?” the party queried.

APC said the multi-pronged package approved by President Buhari includes the sharing of about $2.1 billion sourced from the LNG’s payment to the Federation Account; and a CBN-packaged special intervention fund that will offer financing to the states, ranging between N250 billion to N300 billion, as a soft loan available to states to access for the purposes of paying backlog of salaries. 

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MTV Base has revealed that Davido, Yemi Alade, Diamond Platnumz, Bucie and Cassper Nyovest have been added to the sizzling performer line-up for the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015.  The five African artists join US R&B star NE-YO at the fifth edition of the MAMA on 18 July.

 This will be a first time MAMA appearance for Yemi Alade, Bucie and Cassper Nyovest, while MAMA veterans Diamond Platnumz and Davido make a return to the spectacular MAMA stage after a memorable performance of their collaboration “My Number One: Remix” at the 2014 event.

All five performers are hot contenders at MAMA 2015: three-time MAMA winners Davido is duking it out with Diamond Platnuzm in this year’s Best Male category, while Bucie and Yemi Alade go head to head for Best Female. Triple-nominee Cassper Nyovest is the running for Song of the Year, Best New Act Transformed by Absolut, and Best Hip Hop.

Celebrating the evolution of African musicians by recognising contemporary artists and trailblazers across a range of music and lifestyle categories, the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015 will broadcast live across Africa on MTV Base (DStv channel 322), MTV (DStv channel 130) and BET (DStv channel 129) on Saturday 18 July at 8pm. The show will also be transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content platforms including BET International from 18 July. In addition, a special MAMA-themed edition of MTV’s acclaimed World Stage franchise will air globally on MTV channels around the world on 27 August 2015.

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Nollywood top striker, Richard Mofe Damijo, still looks like a hot model at age 53! Although, we can visibly see that he has some gray hair now, but his look is still kicking for sure.

We recently received a number of new photos of the superstar actor taken about a week ago in Maryland, USA. And with this photo shoot, we can obviously see that RMD is back in the spotlight, and in front of cameras once again; after taking somewhat of a break to pursue a successful political career.

The photos show a trimmed-down RMD looking dapper in a 2-piece black suit, while some other ones showcases him posing like a model in casual-looking styles. Interestingly, when we asked him about his weight loss at the 2nd Annual Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA), the Nollywood Legend responded:

“You know, I have to keep up with the younger generation now, they are taking over, so.. one has to sit up and you all better don’t count us out yet. I had no choice but to get in shape to stay on top of my game. and you know, I never left the movie industry, people always think i’m done.. and all i say is don’t count me out, once an actor, I will always be an actor, that is who i am.”

Golden Icons will be bringing you ‘behind the scenes’ interview of RMD on set of a new movie recently shot in New York shortly. So, stay tuned!

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Gbomo-Gbomo Express is a dark comedy/crime caper about money, love and deception centered around the kidnapping of a record label CEO by a trio of small time hustlers.

Ramsey Nouah plays Austin Mba, the CEO of Rolling Records – a label on the verge of signing a major sponsorship deal, brokered by his ambitious partner and company lawyer Rotimi Lawal (Blossom Chukwujekwu).

During a night out celebrating, Austin hooks up with Cassandra (Osas Ighodaro) a beautiful and feisty island socialite. But before their romance can blossom any further, Austin is kidnapped en route to his home and is taken by the gang to an abandoned building.

Gideon Okeke plays Francis, the brooding ringleader of the kidnap gang. Kiki Omeili is Blessing, Francis’ no nonsense girlfriend. Gbenro Ajibade plays Filo, the clueless petty hustler turn musician looking to blow.

The plot thickens as Austin discovers that the gang has very detailed information about his lifestyle and business dealings. With his life in the balance, and with the situation getting increasingly complicated for the amateurish gang, Austin must play along, while desperately seeking a way out.

The film features an ensemble cast and co-stars Alexx Ekubo, Ikechukwu, Shaffy Bello–Akinrimisi, Kenneth Okolie, Omoye Uzamere, Niqua Johnson, Shakar EL, Ben Thomas.

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Chidinma Ekile, MTN Project Fame winner in 20011, popularly known as Chidinma as her stage name came from nobody to someone of importance. So far, she has solidly planted her feet in Nigerian Music Industry most especially with top Nigerian Artists.

Just as she said in an interview conducted with her immediately she was declared winner: ''i feel luck,i feel privilege and most of all i feel favoured. Back in the house, there were a lot of more professionals in music, people who are a whole lots older, so i just feel, if i could be chosen then  i must be favoured". Then of truth she is favoured cos keeps growing by day

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Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied reports that she is seeking asylum in foreign countries because she fears that president-elect,Muhammadu Buhari will send her to prison once he assumes office.

Here’s the background of the story: Yesterday, Sahara Reporters alleged that six countries refused to grant an asylum request made by Alison-Madueke. They reportedly got their information from the Business Council for Africa’s (BCA) monthly report.

Read excerpts from the report by SR:

BCA noted that that US $ 1 trillion is the latest estimated figure of the looting of the Nigerian treasury between 1960 and 2005 alone…

The report, dated March 2015, focused extensively on Nigeria’s general elections.  It said the notorious Minister, whose impunity is known to have been closely-protected by President Goodluck Jonathan, will be coming under the microscope for the first time in her Ministerial career.

“Given her reputation, it comes as no surprise to learn that 6 countries have already refused to grant her asylum to live in their countries as she now wishes to leave Nigeria at the earliest possible opportunity,” it said.

BCA recalled President-elect Muhammadu Buhari lamenting that the rest of the world looks at Nigeria as the home of corruption, one where stealing is not corruption but a way of life, and that his administration will pursue all public offices and individuals who are believed to be guilty of corruption.

It observed that despite an earlier promise, it is now understood that Buhari’s anti-corruption fishing net will include Ministers currently serving under President Goodluck Jonathan. Alison-Madueke’s departure from Nigeria is likely to be followed by several other PDP elders, party members and supporters as well as some former Government officials, as Buhari’s anti-corruption drive will be far-reaching…

Speaking through the Group Public Affairs General Manager of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Ohi Alegbe, Alison-Madueke denied the allegations, Vanguard reports.

“I want to say that the Minister of Petroleum has never contemplated going on asylum in any part of the world and has never applied for any. The minister has only gone for a short vacation abroad and will soon return to Nigeria, having no reason to leave her job and country for any other place,” he said.

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Today, 15^th of April, 2015 is comedian Alibaba and wife, Mary Akpobome’s wedding anniversary. The excited husband who is fond of his wife took to his instagram page to pen this down. 

"Happy Wedding Anniversary to us... It's been a story of both ends... Sadness and joy, rich and poor, yes and no, here and there, fight and play, this and that, laugh and cry, hope and despair, high and low, yours and mine, plenty and scarce, friends and foes, we and them, good and bad... But here and now... We are still here forever"

What a lovely confession, we wish them more blissful moment together...Congratulations!!

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Former Nigerian head of state, Sani Abacha‘s daughter Sagesse Gumsu Sani Abacha, has indicated interest in joining APC.

She expressed this on her Facebook account, and afterwards, many of her Facebook friends encouraged her to join the party.

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A popular english/yoruba actress, Bimbo Akintola  recently released her flawless skinned pictures flaunting her breasts. To her, cleavage has no regards.She has got it and chosen to entertain her fans with it.....

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The governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that he wont accept the electoral victory of the PDP candidate in Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, stressing that the election was a daylight robbery.

Amaechi was reacting to the call by the Minister of State II for Foreign Affairs, Musiliu Obanikoro, that he and the APC in Rivers should concede defeat and congratulate the winner in the interest of the state.

In his reaction to Obanikoro's challenge, Amaechi said:

“Because of the larger interest of Rivers state, I and most Rivers people will not accept that daylight robbery they called elections. The election was a sham, a disgrace, an affront on democracy. Please read the reports of EU and other INEC accredited election observers before you open your mouth to spew rubbish. If your values are so debased and rotten that you saw nothing wrong with the elections in Rivers State, mine is not. Never will.”

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Movie maker, Kunle Afolayan shone like a million stars at the third edition of the Africa Movie Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA 2015 as his political thriller, October 1 got nine awards out of 15 nominations. Kunle, garbed in a blue agbada, won two awards personally, Best Director and Best Movie 2015. Kehinde Bankole for her lead role in the political thriller got the Best Actress in Drama award. The Best Actor in Drama went to talented O.C. Ukeje out of two nominations. October 1 which won the most awards was followed by The Meeting with 5 awards. Linda Ejiofor won the Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Meeting. Incidentally, Tunda Babalola, mavewrick script writer scooped two awards, one for October 1 and The Meeting. Some of the categories like The Best Movie Award, New Era Award, Trail Blazer Award were enriched with a million naira and six-to-one year of free Amstel Malta supply, courtesy Nigeria Breweries PLC.

A Place in The Stars, the movie inspired by ex-NAFDAC DG, late Professor Dora Akunyili got an award. Antique, Verdict, Secret Room also got an award each. But it was a surprise that Invasion by veteran film director, Lancelot Oduwa-Imasuen could not win an award.

Bits & Pieces

Great Anchors

IK Osakoduwa and Vimbai did a great job co-hosting the award night. It was another great delivery by the duo. IK noted for his dexterity and uncanny ability to connect to the audience has been doing this for the third season, anchoring other Multichoice Nigeria events. The duo sang, acted and ensured the event was near perfect. Basketmouth and a DR Congo comedian cracked ribs and the duo that performed separately delivered seamlessly and connected to the audience. Jenifa (Funke Akindele) also made the audience laugh while presenting an award. She was made to speak like Jenifa, her alter-ego by her co-presenter.

Sizzling Red Carpet

Exquisite, magnificence and posh describe the organization of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award, AMVCA 2015. With scores of paparazzi ever ready to take the next big shot, the award began with a red carpet by past 5pm. Denrele Edun stunned guests by wearing a woman’s dress- a white gown. Genevieve Nnaji, Mercy Johnson, Joselyn Dumas were stunning in their outfits.

Great Music

Marvin Crew ushered the audience into the frame of the award night with the performance of Dorobucci which was done without Marvin Crew first lady, Tiwa Savage who was reported to be on tour of East Africa. But the show must go on and fans, not doubt would have wanted something more apart from the signature tune of the Mavins.

Hip hop music star, Tu Face Idibia as usual hit it off with the mixed audience. Winner of Glo X Factor, DJ Switch was on the wheels of steel adding swag and sounds to the live band of Tu Baba. The award night was rounded off with P Square coming to serenade the audience and as expected the pop duo delivered with their Shekini and their collabo single originally FT Don Jazzy. Music flowed freely after the event ended by past 10pm and there was an after party where Kukere master, Inyanya, Bet Pickin crooner, Harrysong and Limpopo master, KCee with P Square entertained the winners who danced and wined into the early hours of the next day.

The organisers, Multichoice Nigeria reiterated its support for the movie industry across the continent. “We are glad to be part of the growth of the movie industry and we will continue to support the actors and movie makers who are bringing out good stories from Africa to the world and shaping how the world sees the continent. We will continue to get good content out of Africa and reward excellence,” Multichoice Nigeria MD, John Ugbe said.

AMVCA Winners Speak

It is like winning a billion dollar! I want to congratulate the organisers. I make bold to say that you guys have the biggest platform… Before I commence a project, I normally see the result of the movie and this propels me to get it done. My new project to begin soon is ‘The CEO’ and it is going to be big. Going forward, I want to go into TV drama series. I have done a TV series for the law school, Law School TV Series. TV is Money and the next thing for me is that I’m coming to TV series -Kunle Afolayan, double awardee, AMCA 2015.

It is harder making a film in Africa. A Place in The Stars took so many years in the making. This award represents encouragement for every film maker. Funding was done snail speed because producing A Place in The Stars was expensive. It took seven years to make the movie- Steve Gukas (Producer of A Place in the Star- Best Movie Drama)

17 years ago, I started acting in Nollywood, getting roles and paying the price up the ladder. Playing Clara Ikemba, a funny character in The Meeting was challenging and fun. Kudos to Mildred Ikwo, my able partner, I salute. I thank God my fans and all who supported me- Rita Dominic (Best Actress In Comedy)

Kunle Afolayan did a billion dollar job. You are truly a genius in the film making industry. Writing is a very lonely job, movie makers, producers should show writers the kind of respect and support we need to do a good job. 5 Days In Abuja, original name for the movie which turned to The Meeting by Mildred Okwo. Mildred did a good job. She’s an angel, a genius- Tunde Babalola (scriptwriter of October 1 & The Meeting).

Don’t come into the business (acting) because you are trying to win an award. It’s nice that we have a reward system that recognises excellence. After winning this award (AMVCA 2015 Best Actor), for me the next thing is to strategize and explore my options- O.C Ukeje (Best Actor AMVCA 2015)

AMVCA 2015 Winners

Best Movie 2015

OCTOBER 1

Best Movie Director

Kunle Afolayan (OCTOBER 1)

Best Actress In Drama

Kehinde Bankole (OCTOBER 1)

Best Actor in Drama

O.C Ukeje (October 1)

Trailblazer Award 2015 AMVCA- C.J OBASI

New Era Award

Ayo Makun (30 Days In Atlanta)

Best Supporting Actor

Blossom Chukwujekwu (Knocking On Heaven’s Door)

Best Supporting Actress

Linda Ejiofor (The Meeting)

Best Movie Comedy

The Meeting

Best Movie Drama

A Place in The Stars

Best Actress In Comedy

Rita Dominic (The Meeting)

Best Actor in Comedy

Femi Jacobs (The Meeting)

Best Indigenous Language

Swahili- Veve

Hausa- Binicike

Yoruba- Alalake (Fathia Balogun)

Igbo- Onye Ozi

Best Writer in Drama

Tunde Babalola (October 1)

Best Writer in Comedy

Tunde Babalola (The Meeting)

Best Cinematographer

Stanley Ohikhuare   (The Verdict)

Best Costume designer

Deola Sagoe (October 1)

Best Art Director

Pat Nebo (OCTOBER 1)

Best TV Series

SUGAR

Best Make-Up Artiste

Sacred Lola Maja (OCTOBER 1)

Best New Media

Umoh Umoren (HARD TIMES)

Best Short Film

Ekene Mekume (OBLIVIOUS)

Best Sounding Editor

Kulanen Okyo (October 1)

 Culled from Leadership

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Last weekend Aso Ebi Styles you probably missed out on, check it out...

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“Don’t try so hard on fashion
It could make you look worst than before”
― Keisha Xavierra GoGirl Look 2009

You want to sew, and your tailor or designer isn’t giving that  good designs to select from, or her fashion lookbook is just another old type you’ve seen before.

Enter fashionradial.blogspot.com, your one stop fashion style site.

We are store house of styles, that wants to make your wardrobe the same as your favourite celebrity’s.

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Want to know the rules to plus-size fashion?: Then read very carefully. Just show the good stuff, and don’t hide the belly. Thats all.

That belly to some ladies is humiliating. It’s the thing that jackass men mocks at everytime they see one. It’s the one part of the body ladies cannot stand to have touched, especially, when they see it peeking out in the mirror. To tell the truth, plus size ladies needs to show off what they are ashamed of. Tell the dirty blonda. Give those dark and scary corners some sunlight. It might not make the problems disappear, but I guarantee it will make them so much smaller. Most of the time, our demons are just jackass men, in the end.
Another thing plus size ladies need to know is that a pot or big belly doesn’t define who they are. They need to learn how to accept it even if they don’t like that part of their body. So to all plus size ladies out there, but on some Ankara and show it more respect.

Below are styles of some plus size Ankara designs you can copy from.

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Despite our most colorful intentions, we fill our wardrobe with more black dress than anything else.To some we might be deliberately exaggerating the saying that one dress can change your whole holiday season. But if you had one dress that is nearly perfect-for-every-occasion, it will be the black dress, the routine of getting prepared for all your must-go soirées would be a of a lot easier. The color is like a true friend who you know will always be there for you, whether it’s a first date or an interview. It’s flattering, alluring, and timeless, regardless of your body shape or size. And, its confidence-boosting powers are pretty much limitless. By definition the black dress is universal and has a universal usefulness.

So, to those ladies whose closets are a rainbow nightmare, the following city people and celebrity outfits  ahead will challenge you to go the black. We’re talking mixed textures, lace, and shapes both quirky and daring enough to make your favorite colour truly stand out. Ahead, discover all the ways to make black look seriously creative.

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