Deliverance at SCOAN: Comedian Okey Bakassi defends Jim Iyke

In support of Jim Iyke, the comedian said, 

“I’m fed up with all the noise about my actor colleague who gained independence from ‘demonic influence  or ‘deliverance’ at Synagogue. I respect him for seeking spiritual help when others are shying away from the reality of their situation. Even those who are ‘demons’ themselves are throwing insults at Jim.

“Our level of hypocrisy in Nigeria is nauseating. Established ‘sinners’ find it convenient to throw stones at those whose stories become public, making it more difficult for people to seek help. If you have never presented yourself for ‘deliverance’ keep quiet because you’re not sure of what forces are speaking through you.”

Cashwale birthday and UK tour photos

Fast rising Naija Afro Hip Hop sensation Cashwale, the Oshomolo crooner who is currently on tour with Davido in London had a surprise birthday party at Oriental hotel Lagos a few weeks back. The lavish party was attended by family and friends and the singer wore a specially made Micheal Jackson styled jacket from Italy which cost $1000

Cashwale is preparing to release his new single, Ginger, in the coming weeks. He is currently under the management of Flyest Entertainment and Sports Management. See more photos after the cut..

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez welcome baby boy!

47 year old Halle Berry and her husband French actor Olivier Martinez are proud parents of a baby boy. The Oscar winner delivered a baby boy yesterday Saturday October 5th at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. This is the second child for Halle, who is also mom to 5-year-old Nahla, her daughter with ex-Gabriel Aubry. Congrats to them.

Photos: Bola Tinubu returns to Nigeria after knee surgery in the US

 Former Governor of Lagos State and leading founder of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after months in the US where he went for knee surgery

Graphic photos: Black man sits down at the national mall and calmly sets himself on fire

Yesterday an unidentified man (later found to have mental illness) sat down at the National Mall in Washington DC, sprinkled fuel all over his body, and quietly set himself on fire. He didn't flinch from where he was sitting as the fire consumed him. Other people around the area had to come to his rescue but he suffered first degree burns. See the uncensored photos after the cut. *viewer discretion advised*

Saudi-bound plane makes emergency landing in Sokoto as tyres explode mid-air

A Saudi bound Kabo Air plane carrying 400 passengers from Kano made an emergency landing at the Sir Abubakar III International Airport in Sokoto early today Saturday October 5th.

The Boeing 747 jumbo jet which left Kano on Friday en route to Saudi Arabia had to divert to Sokoto after several of its tyres exploded immediately after it took off the Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. All the passengers aboard the airline have been evacuated from the plane and lodged in a hotel in the ancient city. (Sahara Reporters)

Photos from Agagu's burial in Ondo state

Late Olusegun Agagu's burial took place today despite the tragedy that occurred yesterday. Top Ondo government officials, former governors, and prominent businessmen attended the burial. See more photos after the cut...

'My Obituary' - written by Charly Boy

A new article written by Charles Oputa. Enjoy below...

Right about now, some of the readers will question the sense in capturing and casting this type of crazy captions for my articles. I only write for those who are patient enough to understand the creative beauty of my mind. I write for those who have depth enough to see beyond what they see, those who have a discerning mind.

However, if your curiosity has gotten the better of you, then read on.

I am about to take up a subject no one really wants any part of, but that's alright, this is where our imagination runs apart. For a brief second, imagine this: if your life were to end today, what would your obituary read? Come on; don't get frightened, thinking about your obituary will not kill you. Nothing escapes the Creator's cycle; not plants, not animals, nor human beings. All living things emerge, gather, spark new life, fall apart and die.

Agagu's son-in-law walked out of the crashed plane, then collapsed

If you don't believe in miracles, look at this photo and believe. Femi Akinsanya, the son-in-law of late Olusegun Agagu was on the Associated Airlines chattered plane that crashed yesterday morning. He walked out of the crash scene with only a cut to his head but was prevented from leaving the scene by airport authority. He later collapsed and was rushed to the hospital where he's currently being treated.

Continue to read about Feyi Agagu, who also survived the plane crash

Court adjourns arraignment of 17 Boko Haram suspects

A Federal High Court Lagos, Wednesday, fixed October  9 and 10, for the arraignment and trial of 17 suspected Boko Haram members, charged with acts of terrorism.

The accused are Ali Mohammed, Adamu Karumi, Ibrahim Usman, Bala Haruna, Idris Ali, Mohammed Murtala, Kadiri Mohammed, Mustapha Daura, Abba Duguri, Sanni Adamu, Danjuma Yahaya, and Musa Audu.

Others are Mati Daura, Farouk Haruna, Abdullahi Azeez, Ibrahim Bukar and Zula Diani.

ANAMBRA 2013: NEDG plans debate for candidates, deputies

The Nigerian Elections Debate Group, NEDG, a coalition of broadcast organizations, civil societies and professional groups committed to deepening democracy and entrenching an enduring democratic culture through organized and televised live debates, is to organize debates for all the candidates and their running mates in the November 16 governorship election in Anambra State.

Members of NEDG include Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria, BON; Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE; Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ; Alliance for Credible Election, ACE; Nigeria Bar Association, NBA; DAAR Communications Plc and National Council of Women Societies, NCWS. Also in the group are Nigeria Economic Summit Group, Electoral Reform Network, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center, Centre for Democracy and Development and Transition Monitoring Group.

A statement signed by High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, a member of Board of Trustees of NEDG said the live debate for Anambra governorship candidates and their deputies, who emerged from the recent primaries of the various political parties, will be broadcast live to Nigerians in all BON member stations.

Photos: Khloe Kardashian steps out without bra, nipples on display

Khloe Kardashian went shopping with her little sis and mum yesterday wearing a clingy low-cut top with no bra. She didn't seem to notice or care that her nipples were on full display through her shirt. And although she didn't step out with a bra, she stepped out with her wedding ring still in place, despite removing her estranged husband's name from all her social media accounts. See more photos after the cut

Dangote set to build world’s best 1000-bed capacity hospital in Kano

The richest man in Africa Aliko Dangote is set to build the world's best 1000-bed capacity hospital in Kano via his Dangote Foundation. The 1,000 bed capacity ultramodern medical theatre complex will be constructed within the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano and will cost N2billion to build. It has been named Mariya Sanusi Dantata.

The hospital would comprise of a diagnostic laboratory, 10 operating theatres, 3 intensive care units, patients’ wards and administrative/service rooms for doctors and nurses. On Tuesday October 1st Aliko Dangote explained why he's building the hospital...

“It is not just about building a best in class medical facility in Kano state, it is about fulfilling our commitment to sustainably improving the health and well-being of Nigerians. We believe that every Nigerian has a right to quality healthcare, we also believe that it is our collective duty to rally our resources to improve health infrastructure, support the development of health care professionals and improve preventive health measures in Nigeria,"

ASUU strike: FG begs NUT not to join protest

The Federal Government had on Wednesday, appealed to the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, to withdraw its proposed solidarity strike with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.

The Supervising Minister of Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike, made the appeal in Abuja, at a meeting with the members of NUT over the proposed industrial action.

Recall that the NUT last week gave the Federal Government two weeks ultimatum to honour the agreement they had with ASUU or face total shutdown of the education sector in the country.

Update on Associated Airlines Crash: Photos + The Manifest

A 30-seat plane belonging to Associated Airlines carrying the remains of Ondo state former governor Olusegun Agagu and 20 other passengers crashed this morning shortly after take off from the domestic wing of MMIA. An aviation official confirmed the plane suffered engine failure after takeoff. It's also been confirmed that at least five passengers of the ill-fated flight survived, (including Agagu's son and son in-law) and have been taken to hospitals, while 14 bodies have been recovered from the crash site. The black box of the plane has also been recovered.

The casket bearing Agagu's corpse (pictured above) was recovered almost intact at the scene of the crash. Rescuers said almost all parts of the aircraft was burnt except the back where the casket was kept. The full manifest of the occupants of the plane has been released by aviation authorities. Find it after the cut...RIP to the departed.

Tonto Dikeh reaches out to Jim Iyke on Twitter, says he's brave

Tonto reached out to her former co-star Jim Iyke on twitter today a few days after his deliverance video went viral online. Tonto is the first celebrity to publicly praise Jim for going to SCOAN to be delivered...other Nollywood practitioners think it was an embarrassment 

Jim's reply to Tonto above...

Beverly Osu & Melvin Oduah cover new issue of Complete magazine

In the new issue of Complete Fashion magazine, Beverly talks on her famous acts in the house and what she hopes to achieve in the nearest future. Handsome and talented, Melvin speaks on his life in the BBA house, his plans in the entertainment industry and his life as a model.

Plane carrying late Agagu's corpse & 20 passengers crash in Lagos

Sorry people, got back to Nigeria this morning and I'm knackered (will get back to regular blogging in a bit). So to the news, just heard, and I'm going get you details later, that a chartered Associated Airline plane carrying the corpse of late former Ondo State governor Olusegun Agagu, his family members and friends of the family, crash-landed near the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, shortly after take off this morning. The plane was enroute Akure from Lagos where the late politician was to be buried tomorrow. 

At least 11 people have been confirmed dead. Will update you as I get more info. Sad day!

21-Yr-Old Woman Beheads Husband Because She Was Frustrated By His Lifestyle

A 21-year-old woman beheaded her husband in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district on Friday night, after which she reported herself to the police.

According to report, the man, S Parimannan (28), who is married to two women used to be an autorickshaw driver but has been involved in dubious activities for the past few years. He has several cases, including waylaying, murder and robbery, pending against him in various police stations across the district. Both women, Muthumari and Praveena were fed up with his lifestyle, which often resulted in quarrels between them and after getting drunk almost every night, he beats them up. 

"No Work, No Pay" - FG Stops University Lecturers’ Salary

The Federal Government has invoked the ‘no work, no pay’ labour rule against striking university lecturers as their industrial action enters the 93rd day with no end in sight. 

Flood With Love Campaign with singer, Omawumi

Join Omawumi text FLOOD to 35388 and give N100 to the Flood relief and rehabilitation process. Another pic after the cut...

Dancehall artist General Pype and white girlfriend welcome baby boy

I mentioned white girlfriend in case some of you are wondering why the baby is light skinned. The baby mama is white American. Pype and his girlfriend welcomed a baby boy yesterday October 1st. Big congrats to them. 

Would you rock Rita Dominic's ensemble?

The award winning actress wore this ensemble to the airport. Would you rock it? 

Don Jazzy and his PA chill in Mauritius

#Onomethingz! Don't worry, you're not meant to understand that. lol. 

PHD Holder Enters Naija Music Scene

Seun Oyinlola popularly known as Apostle is a unique talent with a very unique style of Afro hip-hop high-life. He graduated with a BSc in Computer science and a Masters degree in Information Security from a top UK university, currently a Phd student in a top university in Washington DC. Listen to his new music below and continue to read more about him...

Kim Kardashian and her boobs step out at Paris premiere

The new mum wore this daring black dress by Riccardo Tisci to the Mademoiselle C film cocktail party at Pavillon Ledoyen in Paris yesterday night. Too revealing or nice? Would you rock it?

Moscow police detain 16 Nigerian students for trashing our embassy in Moscow

Moscow police has detained 16 Nigerian students accused of smashing furniture inside the Nigerian embassy in Moscow. The students went on a rampage yesterday over unpaid grants and had to be forcefully removed from the premises by police, local media reports. The students who are enrolled at colleges of higher education in Russia started smashing things at the conference hall of the embassy after a hearing over their financial problems didn't go well. The students have been detained on charges of hooliganism and will now face administrative charges, the interior ministry said

Maheeda bares it all on instagram to mark Nigeria's Independence

The former turned singer posted several raunchy photos on her instagram page today & tagged them 'Independence pics'. A lot of nakedness after the cut...don't open at work place...

"He's A Good Actor, How Much Was He Paid?" - Porn Star, Afrocandy Reacts To Jim Iyke's Deliverance

The Nollywood actor deliverance is receiving too much of critics and Many of Jim Iyke's colleagues have been lambasting him for the deliverance he recently had at T.b Joshua's Synagogue church. Now it's time for Nigerian soft porn actress, Afrocandy to voice out her opinion on the matter. She believes Jim Iyke was paid for the act, see her tweets below:
Dear readers, do you think Jim Iyke made a very big mistake for making public this deliverance? 

Happy 53rd Independence Day Nigeria!

Hope you all have a great celebration. And please say a prayer for Nigeria today...God bless us all!