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"I am definitely getting married this year' - Singer Faze says

Former Plantashun Boyz member, Faze says 2014 is the year he's settling down. "I'm definitely getting married in 2014. It's a must! It's necessary. All my friends are married with kids and I am ready to do that now and God willing it is with the girl I am with now. " He tells LIB He refused to say when exactly in 2014 but promised to let his fans know when the time comes. Faze has been in a longtime relationship with a Benin-based model and law student named Sandra

Osakioduwa & More at the Nigeria Centenary Celebration Grand Finale in Abuja – Thursday 27th February 2014

With over a thousand cast and crew members from all over Nigeria, the Nigeria Centenary Celebration Grand Finale  is set to be a night of history and spectacle, ending in a display of fireworks. There will be a pre-concert, followed by a multimedia show and fireworks display. Official MCs for the night are Ike Osakioduwa and Funke Akindele who will launch the pre-concert featuring some of the nation’s popular music artists such as 2Face, Wizkid, Ara, Nazir Ahmed Hausawa a.k.a Ziriums , Threadstone  and Omawumi amongst others. The event will also revive nostalgia and relive music from decades past featuring hits from Victor Olaiya, Victor Uwaifo, Ikemba Superstars, Nelly Uchendu, Rex Lawson, King Kennytone, Fela and many others! Date: Thursday 27th February 2014 Time: 6 PM Venue:  The Abuja National Stadium, Abuja

Nigerian student sentenced to death in Malaysia for drug trafficking

A 28 year old Nigerian student, Prince Bartholowmew Obitube, has been sentenced to death by a high court in Malaysia for trafficking drugs. The Shah Alam High Court yesterday Feb 26th gave the death penalty to Obitube after he was found guilty of trafficking cannabis, also known as marijuana . The accused, a student with a private college in Kuala Lumpur, was arrested with 9,189kg of cannabis at Desa Satu Apartment, Gombak on Aug 20, 2011. According to the facts of the case, Obitube was caught by police from the Gombak Narcotic Crime Investigation Department, following a tip off, within the apartment area after he tried to run away with a backpack containing the drugs. The offense, under the Dangerous Dr ugs Act in the country, provides a mandatory death sentence upon conviction.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks to Al Jazeera on Nigeria’s Missing $20 Billion – Watch

  Where’s the money? President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has ordered an investigation into allegations that 20 billion dollars in public money has gone missing. Former CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi discovered that the money “disappeared” from the account of NNPC. Nigeria’s Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has a quick chat with Al Jazeera on what needs to be done in the investigation. Click on the link below  to Watch the interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SsYpUgbJSlg#t=0

''I dated Kim a long time ago. Not dating Khloe' Rapper Game reveals

Kim Kardashian dated quite a few celebrity men back in the day and rapper The Game was one of them. While denying reports that he is romancing newly single Khloe Kardashian, who he has been spotted with several times in the past few months, The Game said he couldn't be dating Khloe because he already dated her sister. " Me and Khloe, those are just rumours . It's funny man cos me and Khloe we're cool.  People don't know, but I've been knowing Khloe for 12 years - you know what I'm saying? I went and dated Kim for a while. A little short while. We went to McDonalds twice. Pulled up in a drive thru. That was a long time ago. Kanye was the homie. He's still the homie. That is his wife. They got a family. I love them. They're great.'   he told DJ Charlie Sloth on BBC Radio1Extra.

Gidiculture Festival launches ‘Drink Safely’ campaign with Park ‘n’ Ride initiative

ide initiative E clipse Live today announced that it has partnered with Jameson and Chisco to launch a Park 'n' Ride scheme for the Gidi Culture festival, set to take place at Elegushi private beach on Sunday 2nd March, 2014 . The Park ‘n’ Ride initiative, operated by Eclipse Live in association with Jameson and Chisco can be used by festival goers who wish to park their cars and travel into the festival on the special shuttle buses, which will be available on the day. Buses will run frequently, picking up travellers from centrally located designated pick up points at Ozone and Unilag as well as parking locations in CMS and Ruby Gardens. Continue... The Park ‘n’ Ride initiative aims to reduce the dangers of drink driving and encourage festival goers to use this safe option. ‘ The Drink Safely’ campaign launched by Eclipse Live aims to promote responsible drinking through out its events, ensuring that the safety of its visitors is top priority. ...

Centenary Anniversary Broadcast by President Jonathan (pls read)

This is the national broadcast by Pres. Jonathan on the o ccasion of Nigeria’s Centenary Celebrations today Wednesday, 26 th February, 2014. Read his full speech below Dear Compatriots, 1.   I extend warm greetings and felicitations to all Nigerians as we celebrate our nation’s centenary; a significant milestone in our journey to Nationhood.   2. One hundred years ago, on the 1 st of January 1914, the British Colonial authorities amalgamated the Southern and Northern Protectorates, giving birth to the single geo-political entity called Nigeria which has become our home, our hope, and our heritage.   3. I have often expressed the conviction that our amalgamation was not a mistake. While our union may have been inspired by considerations external to our people; I have no doubt that we are destined by God Almighty to live together as one big nation, united in diversity. Continue... 4 . I consider myself specially privileged to lead our country ...

'Samuel Eto'o is 39, not 32' his baby mama Anna Barranca claims

A we ek after Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was secretly filmed saying he thinks Samuel Eto'o is older than his age, his ex Anna Barranca has spoken out saying Eto'o is way older than 32. " The problem with Chelsea is I lack a scorer. I have Eto’o but he is 32 years old, maybe 35, who knows?’ Mourinho said in a private conversation but it was secretly recorded and published on a sports website. It has since been taken down. Now Eto'o's former lover, Anna Barranca, who is 43years old and has an 11year old daughter, Annie,  with the footballer said he's not 35, but 39 going on 40.  The Italian hairdresser (pictured above with her daughter) told The Sun UK today "I think Samuel is not 35 he is more 39. Samuel was born in 1974 and so that makes him 39 now.' She claims she was informed of Eto'o's true age when they were dating by a friend who grew up with Eto'o in Cameroon. According to his passport, Eto'o was born in 19...

Jonathan appoints Ibinabo Fiberesima board member, Arts Council

Actors Guild of Nigeria president, Ibinabo Fiberesima, has been appointed into the board of the National Council For Arts and Culture, NCAC, by President Jonathan. Confirming the appointment, which happened after Ibinabo led members of the Guild to pay a visit to the president and make him the grand patron of the guild, Ibinabo said she was shocked by the appointment and very grateful.

Woolwich killers Adebolajo & Adebowale sentenced to life in prison

The two men who attacked a soldier, Lee Rigby, in May 2013 and hacked him to death in the streets in front of horrified onlookers near Woolwich Barracks in south-east London, have been sentenced to life in prison. Michael Adebolajo, 29, was given a whole-life term, while Michael Adebowale, 22, was jailed for life with a minimum of 45 years. Daily Mail reports that the British-born men began shouting  'Allahu Akbar' and 'You (Britain) and America will never be safe' during their sentencing at the court in Central London today. They were bundled out of the courtroom by several security guards following their violent outburst and the judge was forced to sentence them in their absence.  The men were bundled out of the court room...