Diamond, Olamide, others win at AFRIMA 2015

The 2015 edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, was held on Sunday, November 15, at EKO Hotel & Suites Lagos. The event saw this year's winners being awarded with a 23.9 karat gold-plated drum and microphone- shaped trophy.

AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission, also honoured hope to recognize, award, promote and preserve Africa's rich music culture.                                          

FULL LIST OF WINNERS.                      


ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Diamond Platnumz

Diamond Platnumz – “Nasema Nawe”, featuring Khadijo Kopa

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Charlotte Dipanda – “Elle n’a pas vu”

FUNAAB MOURNS MAMA HID AWOLOWO

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has joined individuals, groups and corporate organisations to mourn the demise of Chief Hannah Dideolu Awolowo, the Matriarch of the Awolowo family, at the ripe age of 99.

Maniac Entertainment Act, Abel-J Drops Two New Singles-Riddim Play and 7days

Afro-pop star, Abel Junior Odachukwu Udogwu a.k.a ABEL-J is signed to Maniac Entertainment and Manage by Oryx Entertainment, a multifaceted entertainment/Management label that has also worked with MTN Project Fame Season 6.0 contestant, Gbemisola Rowland, Le’mmon, London Boyz, Clef Nite, Elajoe, Asha Gangali, Wendy Godfrey, Lil-Flow, Big Cakes, TB1, Plus-One, H-zone, Sam-Jamz, Hero, Wispa-Beatz, Nitegale, B-sleek, SlickJoe, Victor Echo, Mr Benjamin, on promotions Development or Management and many more still listed.

HID Awolowo is dead

The matriarch of the Awolowo family, Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, is dead. She died on Saturday, September 19 shortly after a meeting with her family members, at the age of 99. Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo popularly known as HID, was born to a modest family in Ikenne community of Ogun State in Nigeria. She is the widow of politician Obafemi Awolowo, who famously referred to her as his "jewel of inestimable value".

TEEN SAXOPHONIST SUPPORTS CHILDREN LIVING WITH CANCER.

 Nigeria’s Soulful and Skillful Teen Saxophonist TJ Emore popularly known as TJ Sax shows that age does not matter when it comes to giving back to his society as he lends his support to the Children Living with Cancer Foundation at the “Heart of Hope Walkathon” event on 19th September 2015 by 7:30am from Dowen college, Lekki phase 1 through Lekki phase 1 GTB gate Oniru, back to Lekki phase 1.

The event is aimed at making a difference in the lives of children with cancer and to solicit support. Attendees would be given free T-shirts at the venue as it promises to be informative, entertaining and educating.

President Buhari Fires Dasuki

National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki, retired, has just been sacked, as it is in the case of service chiefs who were fired hours ago by President Muhammadu Buhari. His replacement is being expected.

President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs and NSA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the following appointments:

1. Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin - Chief of Defence Staff;

2. Major-General T.Y. Buratai - Chief of Army Staff

3. Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas - Chief of Naval Staff

4. Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar - Chief of Air Staff

5. Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan - Chief of Defence Intelligence

6. Major-General Babagana Monguno (rtd.) - National Security Adviser

Da Emperor Features Oritshe Femi in New Single

                             Da Emperor & Oritshe Femi


Mobolaji Fasasi popularly called Da Emperor is set to drop a new single titled FIREWOOD on May 2, 2015.

The multi talented indigenous rapper and Paramode Crooner raised his game by featuring the popular Musician Oritshe Femi in the new song.

FIREWOOD is produced by Justeebeats and mastered by Indomix.

Check out pix below

DAEMPEROR & ORITSHE FEMI

DA EMPEROR

Jonathan Congratulates Buhari

It has been reported that President Goodluck Jonathan has called his major challenger and the likely-winner of the 2015 presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC to congratulate him.

According to a source, the president spoke with Muhammadu Buhari on the phone.

Federal Capital Territory Election Results

Area councils- 6
Registered voters- 15,015,49
Total Valid votes- 306,805
Accredited voters- 618,040
Rejected votes- 9, 210
Total votes cast- 316,015
Political Parties: 14
AA: 139
AD: 240
ACPN:342
ADC: 288
APA: 674
APC: 146399
CPP: 347
HOPE: 83
KOWA: 165
NCP: 473
PDP: 157195
PPN: 269
UDP:95
UPP: 96

PDP Wins Ekiti Presidential Election

PDP has won the presidential election in Ekiti state with 176, 466 votes.

Ekiti has 16 local governments, 14 political parties. The total number of registered voters is 723255

Accredited voters- 323739

Valid vote- 300631

Votes Rejected- 8759

Total vote cast- 390445

Political parties include

AA- 94 votes

ACPN- 532

AD- 854

ADC- 424

APA- 482

APC- 120331

CPP- 330

HOPE- 94

KOWA- 108

NCP- 377

PDP -176466

PPN- 386

UDP-60

UPP- 145

There was cancellation of elections in two polling units due to crisis.

Kogi state elections results

Local govts- 21
Registered voters- 1350883
Total Valid votes- 421328
Accredited voters- 476839
Rejected votes- 17951

11 Political Parties:
AA:700
AD:427
ACPN:1089
ADC:761
APA:1001
APC:264,851
CPP:967
HOPE:144
KOWA:190
NCP:399
PDP:149,987
PPN:476
UDP:180
UPP:156

APC Wins In Oyo State

Muhammadu Buhari, APC presidential candidate has won in Oyo State. APC clinched 28 out of the 33 local government areas in the state, while PDP got 5.

Professor Ayobami Salami, deputy Vice-chancellor, OAU, the State Collation Officer said Buhari polled a total of 528,620 votes while President Goodluck Jonathan of PDP had 303,376.

Get full details here: TELL

APC Wins Ondo Presidential Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the results of the presidential election in 18 Local Government Area, LGA’s in Ondo State.

According to a breakdown of the results, which was announced by Oyewole Olusola, INEC’s Returning Officer, the APC polled a total of 299,889 while the PDP polled 251,368 of the 561,056 total votes that were cast during the election.

The details are as follows:
Akoko North-West LGA
Number of Registered Voters – 60,372
Number of Accredited Voters -31,898
APC – 17,997
PDP – 12,048
Total valid votes -30,446
Voided votes – 867
Total votes cast – 31,313

Click to get full results: TELL

Polls: Mixed Feelings Trail Deployment of Soldiers

The deployment of soldiers ahead of Saturday’s Presidential election is sparking mixed reactions among residents in Lagos.

While some residents see the deployment as a welcome development, others are lamenting that the roadblocks mounted by the soldiers on major roads have resulted to traffic gridlock, adding that their presence is intimidating.

TELL

Ondo Deputy Governor Gives Reasons for Defection from PDP to APC

Alli Olanusi, Ondo State deputy governor, who defected from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC has given reasons why he took the decision. The deputy governor who announced his defection in Akure, capital, early this morning, stated in a statement that he defected to chart a new course for majority of his followers who look up to him for direction.

Deputy Governor of Ondo State Resigns From Office

Ali Olanusi

Alhaji Ali Olanusi, the deputy governor of Ondo State has resigned from office. He has also decamped to All Progressive Congress, APC. The deputy governor announced his defection in Akure early this morning.

Breaking News: Fire gut Ascon petrol station

The Ascon petrol Station at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos is currently on fire. Firemen are presently at the scene to stop the fire, which has spread to the Round-about and the Lekki-Ikoyi bridge.

Angelina Jolie has ovaries and fallopian tubes removed

                               Angelina Jolie

Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie on Tuesday, March 24, disclosed that she has undergone more preventive surgery, having her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed in hopes of reducing her risk of cancer.

Writing in the New York Times, the Oscar-winning and philanthropist said that a recent blood test showed a possible early sign of cancer. She wasn't happy with the news, as she has already had a double mastectomy.

Germanwings Airbus A320 plane crash: 150 passengers and crew feared dead

 A320 plane was operated by Lufthansa’s budget airline Germanwings

An Airbus A320 airliner operated by the Germanwings airline travelling from Barcelona to Dusseldorf has crashed in the Alpes de Hautes provence in southern France.

The jet belongs to the German airline Germanwings, a subsidiary of Lufthansa.

All 144 passengers and six crew aboard the German Airbus A320 are believed to have died in the crash about 100 miles north of Nice.

E-Splash Easter Groove With LABI, Adol, Da Emperor and Others

YAAY!!! It's happening Live on Easter Monday April 6 at De Hall Event Center Ikeja. Live performances by Tolu, Adol, Da Emperor, Wapseddy, etc. Fashion Showcase by Kijipa Couture and Ibile Vogue.

MTV Base Announces Public Auditions for Shuga Season 4

Ikubese Emmanuel

It’s finally here! You’ve been calling for it Shugafam and now this is your chance to star in MTV Shuga, the hit show taking Africa by storm. Now in its fourth season, the producers of the show are casting for fresh talent to star alongside Nigerian actor and musician Ikubese Emmanuel and Kenyan actor, singer and radio presenter Nick Mutuma.

Open auditions for MTV Shuga will be held on:

Date: Saturday, 21st March 2015
Time: 8am-6pm
Venue: Protea Hotel, Leadway, Ikeja, Maryland

Senate Confirms Obanikoro as Minister

Musiliu Obanikoro

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, March 11, confirmed Musiliu Obanikoro, as a federal minister, appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan, brushing aside allegations that Obanikoro played a key role in election fraud in Ekiti State.

Hausa youths attack Yoruba in Osun

Not less than five persons were inured on Wednesday, March 11 when some Hausa youths at Sabo area of Osogbo allegedly attacked some Yoruba living in their midst.


As reported in PUNCH, residents of the area told our correspondent that trouble started around 1am when some hoodlums, suspected to be of Hausa extraction, stormed residences of Yoruba in the area and attacked them.

PHOTOS: Idibia, Ikubese, Ini Edo, others walk against Rape

Actress Annie Idibia, Ini Edo, Kehinde Bankole singer Lami Phillips, Emmanuel Ikubese; Mr Nigeria joined others to participate in the 5th edition of the War Against Rape, WAR, in Lagos on Tuesday, March 10. The walk kicked off from the Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church Ground GRA Ikeja to Alausa Secretariat.

PHOTOS: Faces Of Nigerian Celebs At The AMVCA 2015

On Saturday, March 7, 2015, celebrities gathered at the Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, for the 2015 edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA.

It was a night not to be forgotten so soon by many.

Check photos after break

BREAKING NEWS: AIT On Fire

AIT studios in Alagbado, Lagos is currently on fire. The cause of the fire outbreak has not been ascertained as at the time of filing this report.The management of the television station is calling on the Lagos State Fire Service to urgently respond.

Faces At The Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Scheme, NEIHIS

The Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Scheme, NEIHIS on Tuesday March 3, was officially launched and unveiled to members of the entertainment and media industry at the Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja.

Faces at the event:

Seun Apara and Assistant General Manager of United Healthcare, Dr Ayo Dada

MOVIE REVIEW: SELMA

Movie Title: Selma

Director: Ava DuVernay

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 128 minutes

Genre: Drama, History

                                                       David Oyelowo


Selma is the story of a movement, which chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights. The movie is an origin story of the Selma to Montgomery marches that caused controversy and made it acceptable for black people to vote. Selma stars David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King, Jr., Carmen Ejogo as his wife Coretta Scott King. The movie shows the period that the law was changed so that Black people were allowed to vote, and were encouraged with the false promise of a free mule and 40 acres of land as an apology for being kept as slaves for ages.

Photos from "The 5000 Youths Meet The President Event

Below are the pictures taken at the 5000 youths meet President Goodluck Jonathan event in Lagos on Sunday, March 1.

Vazquez sworn in as Uruguay’s president

Tabare Vazquez was sworn in as Uruguay’s new president Sunday, returning to office a decade after first leading the left to power and drawing a curtain on folksy farmer Jose Mujica’s colorful rule. Vazquez won 53.6 percent of the vote in a November 30 presidential run-off.

Newly sworn-in Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez waves to the crowd after receiving the ceremonial sash (Photo credit AFP PHOTO/ GETTYIMAGES)