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R.Kelly blesses Tuface...

Sahara Reporters interview Big Grammar Nigerian Politician

A notable member of the National Assembly in Nigeria, Patrick Obahiagbon, is well known for his use of big words to explain simple matters of politics. Citizen reporter, Kayode Ogundamisi, interviewed the Edo state born politician.

Money Laundering: EFCC Probes Oyakhilome

Rev. Chris  Oyakhilome

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, FCC, has disclosed that it is investigating some officials of Christ Embassy and its founder Rev. Chris  Oyakhilome, over money laundering.

EFCC’s spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi, in a telephone interview yesterday, disclosed  that Oyakhilome and some officials of his ministry are being investigated over $35  million that was illegally moved out of the country.

Glo star-studded recharge cards

For those who are celeb-obsessed, telecoms giant, glo recently launched their glo-star studded recharge cards - a collector's series. The recharge cards are mostly for their N500 airtime. Theme - collect as you go...

Kenyan Prime Minister calls for arrest of gays

An official with Kenya's largest gay rights organization said Monday there is panic among its members after remarks made by Kenya's prime minister that homosexuals should be arrested. The office of the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya received calls from concerned members, some of whom are HIV-positive and fear they will be arrested when they collect life-prolonging medicine from government clinics, board member Nguru Karugu said.

Brazil Seeks Nigeria's Help In Movie Making

Governor Baba-tunde Fashola of Lagos State  has said that in the next couple of months the state government, in collaboration with  Nollywood, will sign a Memorandum of  Understanding, MoU, with the Brazilian  Government to teach Brazilian artistes movie  production. 

Governor Fashola made this known in Alausa  during a courtesy visit by Nollywood actors  and actresses under the aegis of Lagos  Artistes for Fashola, LAFF, led by Mr. Segun  Arinze who are championing the campaign for  Fashola's second term in office. His said: "There is an offer on the table from  the Brazilian government which the state  government is yet to harness.

Genevieve Nnaji on CNN Connect the World (Video)

Pic of the day

On Monday, a ran dealer in Ilorin, central Nigeria,waits for customers at a market ahead of the Muslim holiday when goats or sheeps are slaughtered in commemoration of the prophet Abraham's obedience to God when he was ordered to sacrifice his son....

Photo credits to BBC Africa

Nigeria to hold presidential election on 9 April

Atiku Abubakar is one of the candidates seeking the governing party's nomination

I am surprise to see former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku still up in becoming the president of Nigeria. At this time in the world, countries are full of pride, trying to show they are becoming better. I wonder if Nigeria do have that dreams, or if the presidential aspirants do have the dream of making Nigeria one of the greatest countries in the world. All I will say is that, may the best candidate win. whoever it may be, abeg make better come to our country naija!


Officials in Nigeria have said the country will hold a presidential election on 9 April next year, ending months of uncertainty. The poll had originally been scheduled for January, but was postponed after parliament approved constitutional changes. Officials said the delay was needed so they could amend the voters' roll, which they described as deeply flawed.

James Ibori's wife, Theresa, sentenced to 5 Years in prison in UK court!

Theresa Ibori, the former First Lady of Delta State, is going to prison for between two- five years.

The London jury in her Southwark Crown Court trial returned their verdict today after she was found guilty on two counts of money laundering. James Ibori's United Kingdom lawyer, Mr. Bhadresh Gohil, who was on trial with Theresa, has been found guilty on all counts of money laundering. He has been remanded in police custody. 

Mr. Gohil will be sentenced after the conclusion of another trial involving the laundering of proceeds of V-Mobile shares by James Ibori, Henry Imashekka, David Edevbie and former Akwa Ibom governor, Victor Attah. The trial will start on Monday. 


- Sahara Reporters

Rick Ross join performance at MTV Africa awards 2010

As the countdown begins to the 2010 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), four more awesome artists have been added to the performer roster for Africa’s most exciting music event.

USA hip hop star Rick Ross, Kenya’s P-Unit, South Africa’s Jozi and Nigeria’s Wande Coal will join previously announced performers DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast), 2FACE (Nigeria), Daddy Owen (Kenya), Banky W (Nigeria), Fally Ipupa (DRC), Teargas (South Africa) and Cabo Snoop (Angola).

"BLACK GOLD" New Nollywood Hit By Jeta Amata Starring Sarah Wayne Callies of Prison Break

At first it was AMAZING GRACE, now it's BLACK GOLD featuring Hollywood stars like Billy Zane (TITANIC) etc. I strongly believe more Nollywood producers and directors should emulate Jeta Amata. This guy has got some stuffs upstairs.


From award winning director, Jeta Amata, comes Black Gold, a powerful story of greed, murder and corruption in the murky waters of the volatile oil rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Black Gold is an epic film about environmental justice and the fight over the control of the scarce oil resources that the world runs on. The line between good and evil is blurred as corrupt government officials, greedy oil companies and violent rebels go on a war path over oil spills and degradation of the land caused by oil exploration. Starring Billy Zane, Mbong Amata, Hakeem Kae Kazim and Sarah Wayne Callies. Produced by Jeta Amata, Wilson Ebiye, Dede Mabiaku and Hakeem Kae Kazim. Original score and trailer by Joel Goffin.

Build Up Nigeria Project-Series 1

Reno Omokri Interviews Nigeria's Ambassador to The United States, Professor Ade Adefuye on The Prospect For Credible Elections in 2011, The U.S-Nigeria Bi-National Commission, Good Governance and The Doomsday Treatise by John Campbell.

Nigerian Novel "Feddie Girl" Wins USA Best Books Award

It’s a great feat for Nigeria as our own talents and skills are being recognized and honored internationally.

USABookNews.com, the premiere online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent publishing houses, announced the winners and finalists of the “BEST BOOKS 2010” AWARDS (BBA) on October 26, 2010. 


Over 500 winners and finalists were announced in over 140 categories covering print and audio books. Awards were presented for titles published in 2010 and late 2009, and Feddie Girl by Nona David emerged as Finalist in two categories, namely: Best Chick-Lit and Best Multicultural Fiction.

OH FILMS - THE MIRROR BOY INTERNATIONAL

THE MIRROR BOY - COMING SOON

Produced by OH Films in association with The Nollywood Film Factory

Starring Genevieve Nnaji, Osita Iheme, Edward Kaguzuti, Fatime Jabbe with Victor Carvahlo, John Charles Njie, Momodu Musa Cisse and Felix Cisse


Film Credits

Writer/Director: Obi Emelyone
Producer: Patrick Campbell
D.O.P: Clive Norman
Film Editor: Andrew Webber for AW Broadcast
http://www.aw-broadcast.tv

Chelsea names Nigerian assistant manager

Michael Emenalo

Chelsea FC, today Thursday November 18th promoted Michael Emenalo, a former Nigerian International Player, to the role of assistant first team coach, replacing Ray Wilkins, who left the club last week. 

Behind the Scenes of Nigerian Idol Season 1

The show is billed to be a huge sensation within the African and Caribbean community. With the current success and popularity of shows like the  X Factor, ‘Nigeria Idol’ is guaranteed to bring exciting African talent and showbiz to UK’s huge African Diaspora community.

Nigerian Idol’ will broadcast on some Nigerian TV channels as shown on the website and on HiTV UK Sky digital channel 204 across the UK, Europe and in America via the Dish Network for 17 weeks starting Sunday 21st November 6pm-7pm.


Behind the Scenes of Nigerian Idol Season 1.

VIDEO: R. Kelly, 2face Idibia and One8 – Hands Across The World

Sony Music Worldwide and Rockstar4000 are proud to present the International Supergroup “One8” made up of 8 African superstars from 8 different countries and Global pop icon, R. Kelly.

The artistes include R. Kelly (USA), 2face Idibia (Nigeria), Amani (Kenya), Fally Ipupa (Congo), JK (Zambia), 4X4 (Ghana), Navio (Uganda), Alikiba (Tanzania) and Movaizhaleine (Gabon).

“Hands Across The World”, recorded last month in Chicago, is the 1st single from One8, and we’re told to expect a full-blown album, a DVD release, and a series of Diaries in the very near future (possibly before the end of the year). Visit myone8.com for more information.

Written and Produced by R. Kelly.

 


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Mike Ezuronye Wedding Pictures

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Super Falcons Picked Up From The Airport In A Truck?

The Nigeria Super Falcons that won the African Women Championships for a record Sixth times after a well deserved victory over defending champions, Equitorial Guinea in South Africa, were picked up from the airport in a trailer as shown on channels news tv.

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Akunyili Condemns Use of ‘Naija’ in Place of Nigeria

The Federal Government has condemned in strong terms the use of “Naija” in place of Nigeria, saying that such usage is “very uncharitable and unpatriotic”. 

Minister of Information and Communication, Prof. Dora Akunyili, made the remarks while receiving the participants of Heir Apparent Reality Show in her office in Abuja yesterday.

Akunyili, who frowned on the continuous misrepresentation of the country's official name in place of a “corrupt” version, said: "It is very offensive to call Nigeria ‘Naija’. We are making plans to write companies to stop using the word Naija. I have heard that name Naija in adverts. I want them to go back and remove that word.

"If anybody says this is Naija, ask the person, 'Where is Naija?' We have to stop this word because it is catching up with the young. If we don't put a stop to its usage now, it will continue to project us wrongly.”

The minister's condemnation was prompted by a sentence in the presentation of the visiting group where “our world is Naija” was inserted.


I see nothing wrong in the name naija. I so much love NAIJA. When naija is used we have these feelings of being more patriotic.. abi I lie?

Video of alleged assault on Nollywood actress Ufoma Ejenabor by Police Officers

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday said it will take a legal action against claims made by Nollywood actress, Ufoma Ejenabor. Addressing a media briefing on the issue, Segun Olusesi, the Chief of Staff of the Assembly, said the House will make the issue a deterrent case.

"MOST WANTED QUEENS" .. . Movie Trailer

CHOPA ENT - presents "MOST WANTED QUEENS" .. . Movie Trailer
An Afro-Asian movie about African students in Malaysia.

Video: The Queen Is Dead!

A chilling tale of a lady named Queen from Agbor, Delta State who lived under a bridge behind the Sheraton Hotel in Lagos for 15 years! Enslaved, constantly raped, infected with HIV and eventually died of the AIDS.  Queen had four children born to different men, as this documentary shows, her children were stolen. For 3 years, Yinka Ola-Williams investigated the whereabouts of the children...and in the process learnt about the booming child- sale and racketeering in orphanages in Nigeria. Through meticulous and relentless investigation he found her last baby alive!





Texts and Video spotted on saharareporters.com

JAHBORNE - NA SO WE GO DEY

A follow-up to his song "MAGA", this is yet another one of those songs that bring awareness to the need for better leadership in Nigeria and Africa as a whole, also a call to love one's country because no one else can love it enough to bring about the much desired changes.



Shot on location in Lagos, Nigeria.
A Wudland Production.

Exclusive: Man in disguise boards international flight

Canadian authorities are investigating an "unbelievable" incident in which a passenger boarded an Air Canada flight disguised as an elderly man, according to a confidential alert obtained by CNN.


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New Video: Blackface Naija - Balling

Blackface Naija ... Balling
Video by Obiano...
Location KLCC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Produced by 4real Records..


Is Blackface Naija now in 4Real Records?