Dangote sues Zambian minister over bribe claim

Via Yahoonews

Dangote Industries Zambia is suing the country’s labour minister, Fackson Shamenda, for defamation after he claimed that a senior company official tried to bribe him, court documents showed Monday.

The subsidiary of Nigeria's Dangote Group -- owned by Aliko Dangote who is ranked by Forbes magazine as the richest man in Africa -- is claiming unspecified damages for slander and libel as well as special damages in the sum of 112,042.84 kwacha ($17,728), according to documents filed in the High Court.

Photo: TY Bello delivers set of twins after 9 years of marriage

Renowned photographer and artiste, TY Bello is now a mum.

The singer-photographer who has been married to hubby, Kashetu Bello,  for nine years now, was delivered of her baby in the United States of America.

Emeka Ike exposes producers who sleep with actresses in exchange for role

Actor Emeka Ike has slammed AGN president, Ibinabo Fibreisima and other Nollywood bigwigs for allegedly pulling Nollywood down.

He further accused some producers of sleeping with actresses as a prerequisite for offering them roles.

Speaking to Journalists at the 2nd edition of the City People’s Political Award held recently in Lagos, Emeka who wants to be AGN president said: “There are five people who have taken the laws of Nigerian movie industry into their hands. They are Emma Ogugua, Murphy Stephen, Sunny McDon, Okey Bakassi and Ifeanyi Dikeh. These five people registered Actors Guild of Nigeria as their personal business.

Reasons Why I Charge N2.5million For Comedy — Okey Bakassi

With the fast space of artistic skills in the Nigerian entertainment industry, it is no doubt that the industry has actually helped in putting food on the tables of many youths especially either in music, acting, comedy or dance.

Gone are the days when parents will want to choose careers for their children by advising them to study medicine, law or accounting or engineering and any other good courses in the higher institutions. But today, the story is different.

The Paradigm Partners NigerianFM For 24Hours Live Radio Broadcast

The Management of The Paradigm published by Revamp Media and owners of NigerianFM , New York have entered a partnership for the popular Nigerian news website to broadcast the New York station’s radio on its website.

NigerianFM owned by popular multi-talented Nigerian Music Producer, Singer and 1st Vice Chairman of Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria Emman Agu aka Alabama, runs a 24hours live radio in Queens, New York.

Video: Girl spends one minute trying to take a good SELFIE

Ozil 'unhappy at Arsenal as Bayern line up £30m bid'

Mesut Ozil could have played his last game in an Arsenal shirt as the injured midfielder is reportedly unhappy at the Emirates and wants to leave as soon as January.

The German could quit the club before he returns from a knee injury that has ruled him out until next year, as he is not enjoying life as a Gunner and is keen to move in the next transfer window, according to the Daily Mail.

Red Bull to pay $13million compensation because it doesn't give you wings

Remember the tag: “Red Bull gives you wings”? Well it doesn’t.

And the firm has announced that as a result, the makers of the energy drink has set aside $13 million as a result of two class action lawsuits for false advertising, according to Metro UK.

According to the firm, anyone who is applying for compensation will be entitled to $10 cash or £15 in Red Bull products, as long as they purchased the energy drink  between Tuesday, January 1, 2002 and Wednesday, October 3, 2014, although it is only available to consumers in the US.

Is Andy Carroll's return to Newcastle just a matter of time?

In the world of newspapers, they call it the silly season, and it usually happens in August – with the bosses on holiday, stories that may not otherwise pass the quality control test end up as headline news. In the world of football, it happens when there’s an international window. Like this one.

Domestic football’s ceasefire kicked in with West Ham seventh in the Premier League and fans looking to the future with uncharacteristic optimism, and one of the questions inspired by those forward glances is – how will Andy Carroll fit in when he returns?

Adolf Hitler 'wore clothes when he had sex with Eva Braun'

Adolf Hitler was so obsessed with hygiene that he had sex with his clothes on, it has been claimed.

Author Martin Amis said that the Nazi dictator kept Eva Braun at arm’s length, but was able to orgasm by watching her lift her skirt.

He was speaking at the Cheltenham Literary Festival which also heard that he was addicted to crystal meth.

Photo: Michael Essien denies he has contracted Ebola

Michael Essien has taken to his Twitter account, to refute reports that surfaced on Sunday evening, claiming that he had contracted the deadly Ebola virus.

He wrote: “No truth in internet rumours that I have contracted Ebola.i m very well & I’m doing very gud & will be training as usual tomorrow. #falsenews”

The Ghanaian midfielder currently plays for AC Milan in the Italian Serie A, having previously featured for Chelsea in the Premier League.

Photos : Robbers kill Brig. Gen Dominic Oneya's daughter in Delta state

 The daughter of former military administrator of Kano and Benue States and former NFA president, Brigadier General Dominic Oneya, Frances Oneya (pictured above) was shot dead by suspected armed robbers on Friday October10th after she left a bank in Delta State.

According to friends who shared her sad demise on her Facebook wall, the mother of four was shot dead while seating in the driver seat of her car after she went to a bank to cash money. The incident happened around 10:40am on Friday along Ovie Palace road, Effurun by KW junction).

Video: Wizkid on Tim Westwood TV, Talks new album, Lagos, Chris Brown, Rihanna

Sen. Saraki suspends 2015 presidential bid 'in interest of country & party

According to a statement he released on his website below..

After months of wide but careful deliberations and consultations with my family, friends, political associates and supporters, today, I am announcing the suspension of my Presidential Bid in the interest of our country and party.

As it stands, I have been deeply humbled by the spark that my prospective candidacy has ignited among Nigerians across Nigeria and abroad; Young people, youth groups, and stakeholders from all geo-political zones have sought the change that they wish to see.

Photo: Dotun of Cool FM, attacked by Robber in Lagos

Woman accused of killing 78 year old politician during sex romp

30 year old ijimo Ibrahim is is police net after the body of her  78-year-old politician lover, Adedayo Deru,was found dumped by the road side  in OgunState.The police wanted to know how her lover died and how his body got to a roadside in the dead of the night. She told Punch:

“He only came for sex in the mornings so that his wife would not suspect,” “There was a day I was with him. We had sex but the wife caught us. So, I had to leave the town shortly after. I went to Lagos to work as an apprentice hairdresser,”
“There was a day I was with him.

D'banj becomes Apple/Beats By Dre African ambassador

Apple/Beats By Dre just made the announcement! D'banj has signed a contract with Apple to be the African ambassador for the brand.

Police arrest pastor with human skull

Clement said a friend brought the skull to his house and buried it in his compound but that the spirit of the skull kept calling for it to be returned
"I am a pastor of the Cherubim and Seraphim, Oke-Itura parish, Adeowo area in Modakeke in Osun state. It was Wasiu that brought the skull to me, We buried it at my backyard. Wasiu left immediately and I don't know his whereabout, now.

Man kills his wife after prophet told him she was using his star

The Nigerian police is currently investigating the murder of a middle-aged woman, identified as Silifat Yakubu.

She was allegedly killed by her husband, Ismail Yakubu, at Igbele, near Araromi Ale Olorunda Local Council Development Area, along Badagry Expressway in Lagos.

Although details surrounding the death of Iya Lugo, as Silifat was popularly called, are still sketchy, it was gathered that the mutilated body of the deceased was found in a small river located at the community’s entrance, where she was supposedly dumped after she was murdered.

Archbishop of Jos defends gays, asks Nigerian Government to stop punishing them

Speaking with the Vatican's weekly publication, The Tablet, on Wednesday October 8th, Archbishop Kaigama said the catholic church does not support the criminalizing of people due to their different sexual orientation and urged the federal government to stop punishing gay people.

Peter Okoye going solo?

Pop singing group, P’Square, Peter Okoye, has just signed an endorsement deal as the new face of Olympic Milk and his advert campaigns will be officially unveiled soon.

Nollywood Frustrated Me—Funke Akindele

Highly celebrated Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has disclosed that studying Law at the University was to please her father, who wanted her to be a lawyer. The talented act said she has always had passion for entertainment.

Funke Akindele stated that even though she does not have the intention to practice what she studied in school, but she enjoys it, adding that Law is interesting and beautiful, which she reflects in her stories in movies.

Jonathan named sixth richest president in Africa

Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been named sixth richest president in Africa by Richest Lifestyle, a US-based website.

The online portal in an article entitled, ‘Richest African Presidents 2014′, compiled a list of the nine richest presidents and kings in Africa.

Somalia's first ATM machine opens in Mogadishu

Somalia’s first-ever cash withdrawal machine has been installed in the capital, Mogadishu. Some people are confused about how the machine works because they have never used one before, reports the BBC’s Mohamed Moalimu from the city. The machine, installed by Salaam Somali Bank in an upmarket hotel, allows customers to withdraw US dollars.

Bishop Oyedepo tops List of 10 Richest Pastors In The World

Via Richestlifestyle:

10) Joseph Prince – Net worth: $5 Million (Singapore)

Annual salary of this Singaporean pastor is $550,000. Pastor Joseph Prince is the senior pastor of the New Creation Church in Singapore. The New Creation Church’s financial income was reported at $44.7 million US dollars in 2008. He hosts a religious program called “Destined to Reign.” He has addressed many congregations worldwide.