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Singer Asa was a guest on BeatFM 99.9 Midday Show with Toolz today to talk about her new album, Bed of Stone, where she opened up about her love life. The 32 year old told Toolz that she's finally found love and is in a very happy relationship. She also revealed that the new love of her life inspired her hit single, ‘How did love find me?'. Asked if the lucky guy is Nigerian, Asa said no.

50cent bought his son a $2,000 mink coat...flossing at just 2!...

Story sent to me and written by journalist and lawyer, Barrister Chukwudi Iwuchukwu. Read below... For Comfort Oluwaseun Adebowale, Marriage is for better for worse. This principle has been her guiding Philosophy since she walked down the aisle with her husband of 15 years Olorode Abimbola Gbenga (pictured right) a teacher in Abeokuta Ogun State. Comfort (pictured left) decided to love and give him a chance when they met in 1999 though he was a nobody then, his parents were late and his family abadoned him to fate and harsh realities of the society She was the one paying the bills and sponsoring him in school, in her words" I did it for love believing I was investing in the future of the man That I loved And wanted to spend the rest of my life with" Things took downturn in 2008 when the husband got a Job and then his behavior changed, he started keeping late night, started behaving funny, answering calls from unknown women and then the worse of it, she beca...

The Governors of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states, the worst hit in Boko Haram attacks, say elections will hold in their states next month despite the security challenges posed by Boko Haram. According to KSM News, the governors of Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima and his Yobe counterpart, Ibrahim Gaidam stated this while speaking to State House correspondents after a security meeting with President Jonathan at the presidential Villa, Abuja today January 6th. The Governors argued that if elections could hold in troubled countries like Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, then the Northeast states shouldn’t be an exception. Then they requested the deployment of more troops to effectively manage the insurgency crisis being faced in their states.

Like he's been doing for the last few years, since 2010 I think, pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy made his followers pay N1,000 each as gate fee to attend the Church's New Year Crossover service which held at their Ikeja church HQ on Dec. 31st, 2014. The ones who could afford to buy the gate pass were allowed in, the ones who couldn't were asked to go back. Now, some of them are mad. In 2013, the church said the reason they did this was to reduce the number of people who come for the annual service, because the venue couldn't handle the thousands that showed up, many or whom were not even members of the church. So, it was their own way of controlling the crowd. So the HQ sitting capacity is about 20k, and let's say half of the crowd paid N1k each, that would be about N10m for the church from just gate fee. Some say it's extortion, that no church should ever ask for money for members to attend, some say they understand why the church w...

At Lagos Countdown 2014 The Lagos Countdown brought to you by Star, has become arguably one of the biggest events that is most looked forward to annually. Kicking off later in the year as it winds down with a line-up of activities as a prelude to the crossover concert that ushers in the new year, it’s become tradition for a star-studded cast of Nigerians’ favourite artistes to headline music proceedings of the epoch and widely sought-after gig. Nigerians, especially Lagosians in their usual fashion of a brave heart, dared the odds turning up till the wee hours of the night (or morning, if you may). Hip TV brings you a selection of unforgettable moments in this short clip. WATCH!     VIDEO DOWNLOAD Gov. Fashola, 2face Idibia, D’Banj, Olamide, Wizkid, Yemi Alade, Omawumi & More At

You would think Lebanon and the rest of the Middle East would be so proud, but instead they want to kill her...lol. 21 year old porn star Mia Khalifa has sparked outrage in the whole of the Middle East, especially her country Lebanon, after she was rated number 1 porn star on Adult website, Porn Hub. Mia has been receiving death threats from Lebanon, Iraq and even Palestine after she was voted one of the world’s most popular adult actresses. Thankfully, she lives in Miami, USA, away from people who could really harm her. "Doesn’t the Middle East have more important things to worry about besides me? How about finding a president? Or containing ISIS?" she tweeted after getting threats Middle Eastern people are so mad at her that a few have threatened to fly to the US, haunt her down and kill her because she's bringing 'disgrace to her religion'. On her instagram page, one follower wrote "I am a Palestinian patriot and what you are doing...

The music star took to his twitter handle just now to slam someone whom he helped. Apparently, the person is now ungrateful and soiling his name...

As the Ayiri's prepare to go out this morning...:-)

Vincent Enyeama has been named the Goal Nigeria Player of the Year 2014, winning the award courtesy of overwhelming votes from readers of the football website. The Lille and Super Eagles goalkeeper led the field that included illustrious compatriots Ahmed Musa, Obafemi Martins, Mfon Udoh and Ikechukwu Uche. A joyful Enyeama, 32, accepted the award at his club in France on Monday morning. "I’m really happy. I want to thank my teammates at Lille, the Nigeria national team, my coaches, my wife, my fans, everybody who voted for me, who scream for me during matches to encourage me. And the journalists, without which nothing will be possible.” Enyeama is only the second player to win the Goal Nigeria Player of the Year award following John Obi Mikel’s dominance in the past two years. "I think it’s really hard for a goalkeeper to be recognized. I want to say to all the other goalkeepers that they have to work hard. If they work hard, with God, e...

Governor of Niger state, Aliyu Babangida says that one has to tell lies to survive in the political scene of today, adding that there is no morality in politics. He says if anyone wants to pursue morality, they should go and become Imams or Pastors. The Governor stated this while inaugurating the PDP guber campaign committee in Minna the state capital yesterday January 5th. "If you cannot lie, get out of politics. Anything you are involved in has its own rule. You are in politics to win, win first and let other things follow. Don’t be the one crying louder; lest you will be the one they will take to court. If you are talking of honesty or morals, go and become an Imam or pastor. Politics cannot be the way it used to be. "The challenges are more now, the variables have changed, the issues that we are going to face in 2015 are different from the ones we faced in 1999 and we must bear this in mind. Our society is not as grateful as it used to be, the val...

A little view of Khloe Kardashian's designer shoe closet in her new $7.2 Million mansion as seen on a preview of KUWTK's upcoming Season...

Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) Anna Ebiere Banner is allegedly pregnant for Nigerian singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour. According to report, 19-year-old Anna is 2-months pregnant for the 31-year-old highlife singer. A source who knows the former beauty queen told Pulse: “You can’t get Anna to stop talking about Flavour, she’s madly in love with him. He’s very fond of her too. They look so perfect together.” “Anna is happy, she looks happy she’s having the child for the love of her life. I just hope she can handle the whole thing, she’s such a young girl,” another source added. Anna, who enrolled in the Middlesex University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) back in September 2014 is currently holidaying in Nigeria and sources say she is confused about the situation as the UAE frowns at pregnancy outside wedlock. When contacted, Flavour’s manager who neither confirmed nor d...

Nigerian Entertainment is really raking in lots of money. Our celebs ain’t smiling at all. First it was Olamide and a G-Wagon, then WizKid and a N40 Million Bentley and now Timaya just acquired a brand new Lexus Jeep, Pictured Above…

“Ojuelegba” is the 5th track off Wizkid’s “Ayo” album and was inspired by his experiences and sojourn in and around this part of Lagos, Nigeria (Ojuelegba). It was directed by Clarence Peters and produced by Legendury Beatz. CLICK DOWNLOAD IT

  Nollywood actress, Dakore Akande, has revealed that her non-appearance in the movie industry is not due to her marriage, as rumoured by many people, according to Daily Post report. Dakore, who is married to Olumide, son of Ibadan-born billionaire, Chief Harry Akande, said she married for love and her marriage has not stopped her from following her passion in Nollywood. "How could anyone think i would quit my job because i got married? They said this because i married into a wealthy family, but i still have my purpose and goals that i want to achieve," she said. Dakore also denied rumours that she cut her trade mark dreadlocks because she got married. “I made up my mind that I wanted to wear dreadlocks, and when I was tired of it, I decided to cut it. My husband did not want me to cut my hair; he wanted our children to meet me with the hair. I dance to the beat of my own drum and my path is different from every other person’s. I have my own mind; if I l...

2014 was a year filled with great albums, chart-topping hit singles and creative music videos thus helping artistes with international awards aside nominations. 2015 looks far better. Here is why. Last year was a year of hit after hits, mesmerising dance steps overtaking each other and high rising recognitions of Nigerian artistes. The year started off with hit bangers like Skelewu from Davido, Johnny from Yemi Alade, Eminado from Tiwa Savage and Alobam from Phyno which were all carryovers from 2013. And in continuous fashion, more hits churned out making the year a basket of varieties. ‘She no want designer, she no want Ferrari, She say na my love o…Oh baby, you go killi somebody’…These lyrics can’t be strange to any Nigerian, as it earned the overall rendition of the year! Aye, the most popular Nigerian song of the year, which is verifiable from the over twelve million views on Youtube, is closely followed by the Yemi Alade’s song, whose Johnny is sti...

The Federal Government is proposing to spend  N517.9m this year on meals and refreshments for the Presidency, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Ministries of Power and Petroleum and their parastatals. The amount is contained in the details of the 2015 budget breakdown, which was obtained by Punch correspondents in Abuja on Sunday. Out of the N517.9m, a provision of N174.54m was made for refreshments and meals for the State House in 2015. For the office of the President, the budget breakdown revealed that a provision of N142.47m was made for 2015 for refreshments and meals. For the Vice-President, a provision of   N25.58m was made for meals and refreshments. However, while the State House Headquarters, Office of the President and the Vice President all have a combined budgetary provision of N342.59m for refreshments and meals, the 10 agencies under the presidency ...

Award winning actress and mother of two, Mercy Johnson Okojie , is grateful to her fans and supporters. In a new message to her fans, the actress appreciates her supporters, fans, husband and directors that have helped her career. Mercy also addressed her style, according to the actress, she is just a 'down to earth girl next door' , but promises to improve in 2015. Read Mercy Johnson's full New Year message; "One of the best feelings one can have is the feeling that some people who have never met you in person have your back. I have experienced love from unimaginable people; Ghana, Liberia, Paris, UK, USA, Seychelles and all over the world. Some met me crying, gave me gifts, took pictures, asked questions, and some, not so pleasant. But in all of these, I have no complaint because being where I am is a gift and privilege by God. A privilege and a place I never thought I would be, a few years ago.

It was another celebration time last Saturday at the ancient city of Calabar, the Cross River State capital, as the 2014 edition of the Calabar Carnival wrapped up in grand style. The carnival, which was in its 10th year, has grown in leaps and bounds, attracting millions of tourists and fun seekers from across the globe each year. This year's edition was no different. Parading beautiful dancers dressed in their hot bikinis, sequins and feathers, this yea's carnival was as unique as it was memorable. They were the sexy showstoppers of the Africa's biggest street party. Swaying to beats of pop music, the revellers displayed spectacular costumes from all of the five carnival groups, complete with everything they have got to show to the world. Like the previous editions, this year's lived up to its billing as the best street party ever staged in this part of the world.While the festival lasted, the sleepy city literally went up in a blaze of glittering ...

(Niyola has moved to quell rumours about her and CEO of EME Records, Banky W being in a relationship. Photo: Anuel Modebe Photography) EME Records ’ first lady,  Eniola Akinbo  a.k.a  Niyola  has moved to quell rumours about her and CEO of EME Records,  Banky W  being in a relationship. In a recent interview with Leadership newspaper, the singer disclosed that she is not in any way dating Banky W, but they are only in a working relationship. When asked if she would accept a romantic proposal from Banky though, Niyola chuckled and was evasive, only saying that: ‘I don’t know; until he does.’