World’s biggest comedians storm Nigeria for Glo Laftafest

Two of America’s hottest comedians, Tony Roberts and Deeray Davis will team up with Africa’s hottest comedians including the continent’s number one rib-tickler, Ndumiso Lindi of South Africa, Uganda’s Salvado and A-list Nigerian comedians to give Nigerians a comic treat of a lifetime at the Glo mega Laftafest shows scheduled for Lagos and Abuja in October. Aptly tagged Invasion LOL, this season’s Glo Laftafest has been rated as Nigeria’s greatest comedy shows of the year. Other top-rated comedians slated to perform at the shows to be hosted by Basketmouth include Ali Baba, Bovi, Okey Bakassi, Akparoro, I Go Dye, Klint de Drunk, Buchi, Gordons, Funny Bone, Bash, Emeka Smith, Julius Agwu, Sim Card. Continue...

Photos: Associated Airline hostesses Queeneth & Toyin in hospital

Two crew members of Associated Airline survived the plane crash that happened on Thursday morning. Toyin Samson (pictured above) and Queeneth Owolabi (pictured after the cut) were siting at the back of the plane when it went down. They are currently being treated for third degree burns at the Ikeja General Hospital. Queeneth is in a worse shape than Toyin who can talk and communicate with visitors. See a pic of Queeneth, who is a mother of two, after the cut...

Gbenga Ashiru opens restaurant and bar in Victoria Island

MADE Lifestyle magazine publisher Gbenga Ashiru has expanded his business empire to include a restaurant, bar and lounge called Privé located in Victoria Island. The posh restaurant with a great ambiance was recently opened to customers.

Pics & Scoops from the Etisalat-sponsored Sisters with Soul Concert

 
Those who were at the Sisters with Soul concert with America’s queen of soul, Mary J Blige, swore that she did not disappoint. Seyi Shay, Eva Alordiah, Ms. Jaie, Niyola, Jodie, Munachi, Temi Dollface, Emma Nyra, DJ Cuppy also performed at the Expo Centre of Eko Hotel and they too made us proud. Etisalat Nigeria and Kilimanjaro certainly got it right once again, following the Chris Brown Concert of December, last year. Continue...

Ex-beauty queen Nike Oshinowo welcomes twins via surrogacy

Wanted to get more info before posting. So here's what I found out. The former beauty queen welcomed a set of twins - a boy and a girl, via surrogacy a few months ago in the US. Nike and the twins returned to Nigeria on Monday September 30th. The twins are Nike's biological children but was carried and birthed by another woman - something like what Giuliana and Bill Rancic did. The identity of the children's father is currently unknown but there are indications that Nike bought sperm from a sperm bank in the US. The 47 year old who has over the years battled endometriosis already has two adopted children. Congrats to her.

Why Agagu's casket was intact after plane crash that killed 13

Not only was the casket carrying Agagu's corpse intact after the plane crashed on Thursday morning, people who opened the casket shortly after the crash said the cap on his head stayed intact and his body wasn't ruffled. These discoveries have baffled so many, with some insinuating it's juju. But the reason is really simple. The casket was latched to the hooks in the cargo compartment of the plane and was placed in the rear end of the plane. People who sat at the back of the plane survived the crash, so the casket, which was kept at the back also survived the crash.

Meanwhile during his burial on Friday, his widow Funke Agagu insisted on seeing the body before he is buried. She was photographed praying for the body before he was lowered into his grave. See the photo after the cut *viewer discretion advised*

Plane crash victim Akeem Akintunde's last Facebook message

Akeem worked for M.I.C and was one of the fatalities of the Associated Airlines plane that killed 13 people on Thursday. He actually posted this message a few hours before he died in the crash.

Between VP Atiku Abubakar and his daughter, Amina

This happened a few days back but it's still nice to read...:-)

Photo: Tiwa Savage goes parasailing in Mauritius

Quite bold!

Rita Dominic flies her personal assistant to the US on holiday

Having a boss like Rita Dominic must be awesome. The star actress is currently in London but a few weeks ago, she went on holiday to the US and decided to take her longtime personal assistant, Kate Okpo, with her. They visited New York and Las Vegas and stayed in luxury suites Rita told friends who queried the economic sense behind such gesture that it is her own way of rewarding the young girl who has been dedicated to her job. Kate said working for Rita Dominic is by far the best job she's ever had.

Is Annie Idibia having a boy?

The mother of one who is currently pregnant with her second child with husband 2face Idibia posted a pic of her nephew on her instagram page yesterday and said she couldn't wait to have hers. Annie is over five months pregnant so she should know what sex she's having by now, abi? Annie already has a 4 and a half year old daughter named Isabella. A boy would be so cool.

How we survived the plane crash, by Feyi Agagu

A close family friend of Feyi, son of late Chief Agagu, who is one of the survivors of the ill fated Associated Airlines flight, told Vanguard that he (Feyi) was initially reluctant to enter the plane after seeing how old it looked. (The exact plane pictured right). He and others survived basically by sitting at the back of the plane. Below is what a family insider Feyi spoke to said; “The young man said that once they got to the tarmac before boarding and once he sighted the plane, what struck him was the seemingly very old look of the plane. Feyi said he didn’t like the looks of the plane. He also said but for the importance and significance of the trip, his inner sense didn’t feel comfortable boarding the plane. "In fact, Feyi said he told another survivor, Femi Akinsanya, that the plane looked too old and he didn’t feel like boarding. But Feyi said he was told not to get himself worked up needlessly since this was not going to be his first time aboard a plane neither would this be the first old-looking plane that he would board. That was how he said he boarded the plane”. “Feyi recounted how he and Femi Akinsanya boarded the plane and moved straight to the back end to take up seats. Why Feyi chose the back seat”, the source said, “was more a function of his state of mind about the state of the plane rather than a preference for taking a back seat.

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.”

Singer Dencia releases new promo photos

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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.