Photo: GEJ's cook, Taxi driver and Traffic Warden honored at 2014 National Awards

From left: Presidential steward, Onu Isaac Michael, Taxi driver, Imeh Usuah and traffic warden Cpl Solomon Dauda, conferred with the Member of the Order of the Niger, MON and MFR, today. Usuah was honored for returning N18million a passenger forgot in his taxi. The three of them were also given houses in Abuja.

Genevieve Nnaji Lacks The Ability To Evolve Beyond Her Present Heights- Charles Novia

Charles Novia while congratulating Nollywood’s recipients of yesterday’s Nigerian National Awards has said Genevieve Nnaji is not a good actress per say and lacks the ability to evolve beyond her present heights in her career. Mr Charles said this while pouring encomium on fellow actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and says though he is not comparing, but facts have to be told. See his munched below...

Another Set Of Soldiers, 60, Face Trial For Mutiny Today

Another set of 60 soldiers are to be arraigned before a General Court Martial by military authorities in Abuja today for mutiny. 

The soldiers allegedly committed mutiny on August 4, 2014 by refusing to join troops in Maiduguri for an operation. Their arraignment will take place later today at the Sani Abacha Barracks in Abuja. 

Meanwhile some of the 12 soldiers earlier convicted by the GCM had notified the Court of Appeal of their intention to challenge their death sentences.

Stella Damasus & Daniel Ademinokan Storm Majid Michel’s Birthday Party In Atlanta

You all know Stella Damasus and Daniel Ademinokan have been living in America for a while now, with some suggesting the best friends have relocated for good? Well they both stormed Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel’s birthday bash which held last week in Atlanta and the friends were the cynosure of all eyes. Majid was particularly happy that, Stella whom he had looked up to pulled a surprise by attending his party. He later went online to appreciate her, and her best friend, Daniel.

‘Stella Damasus, secret Admirer for years. Her presence Made this Surprise Party an X’traOrdinary One!!!! With Daniel who topped it off with his Great motivational Speech made it A Volcanic Blast for me!!!!! Would you like to know your future? If your answer is yes, think again. Not knowing is the greatest life motivator. Acting is the stunning art of surprising your audience, so that nothing else surprises them. The surprise in life is that you continue to be surprised. I can never forget this Surprise YOU guys Made for Me. GOD BLESS YOU STELLA AND DANIEL. and STELLA b4 i forget. I have stolen a lot of acting Skills from you. shhhhhhh. #birthdaySurprises”.More photos after the cut.

Photos: Meet Tiwa Savage’s New Manager- Mekka Millions

Tiwa Savage’s husband, TeeBillz no longer manages the affairs of his wife, but then, her new manager simply known as Emeka a.k.a Mekka Millions is also TeeBillz boy. As a matter of fact Emeka was recently employed into TeeBillz 323 Entertainment Company, but has been a friend of the couple long before now. Mekka Millions is now in charge of handling Tiwa’s activities, and of course you will be seeing more of Tiwa and him stepping out at events than seeing Tiwa and her husband.

Newcastle Midfielder, Cheick Tiote’s Mistress Calls Him A Pig For Dumping Her To Marry Another Lady

Newcastle midfielder, Cheick Tiote’s mistress, Nikki Mpofu has called him a pig for having the guts to dump her for another lady. Even though Nikki Mpofu knew the midfielder was married, she agreed to date him and even has a child for him. But now, that Tiote bypassed her to marry another lady as his second wife, Nikki says he is a pig, and has only been using her. He promised my mom he has the right to marry more than one woman because of his religion, which made me at rest, she said.

Ex- President Olusegun Obasanjo Back To School

Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is set to go back to school for a higher degree in Christian Theology, after obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in 2009.

He will formally enrol today as a graduate student at the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria in Lagos, where he hopes working towards a doctorate degree, beginning first with a Masters degree.

The former president also confirmed this and proudly said; “I’m going back to school because I have to have something to aspire to in every endeavour of life. I always aspire to something new in my farm. I do that in my international activities. I do it in my writing. I do it in the improvement of my academic work which helps to sharpen my brain and strengthen my faith,” he said. We sincerely wish him all the best.

Independence Day: There Is Really Nothing To Be Celebrated- Tinubu

Former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigeria has achieved little or nothing in this present administration, so there shouldn’t be any elaborate celebration to say the least tomorrow. Here is a press statement released yesterday by him as Nigeria gets set to celebrate her 54^th independence. It’s a long read tho, but as usual you know where he is coming from and going to. 

“We commemorate this Independence Day because the nation has survived despite its many challenges. We dare not celebrate because the nation has not flourished as it should. 54 years our national trek began with hope and promise, peace and unity. 

Photos From Behind The Scenes Of Waje’s ‘No Be You’ Video Shoot

Produced by Cobhams, No Be You is the 8th single off Waje’s critically acclaimed album W.A.J.E.  No Be You video was directed by FilmBoy and shot at Haven Homes in Lagos. It co-stars fast rising actor ‘Deyemi Okanlawon of Ndani TV’s ‘Gidi Up’. Waje was styled by Fierce and Modish. The video will be formally premiered on www.TheWCommunity.com today. More pictures after the cut.

Photos: Genevieve, Omowunmi Akinnifesi, Toke Makinwa, Others At Mo’abudus 50th Birthday Tonight

Mo’Abudu clocked 50 on Thursday, 11^th of September, 2014 and as part of the plans to celebrate her golden age, she decided to honour unsung women who have done a lot for the society, but have been less recognized. She is throwing an award ceremony called Sisterhood Awards for them tonight at Oriental Hotel and at the same time celebrating her birthday. See more photos from the on-going ceremony after the cut,

Orijin National Tour! Uyo & Nnewi Eperienced Orijinality Of Burna Boy And Phyno

Where Orijin is present, you should expect nothing less of authentic and Orijinal fun. The Orijin train made a stop at Uyo and Nnewi this weekend 12th September 2014 and the citizens can tell you that it was nothing less of an experience of a lifetime.

Burna boy, the Don Gordon who knows what it means to party the Orijinal style was at Uyo. He was accompanied by DJ of the gods, DJ Spinall treat the consumers of Orijin to night of electrifying performance that they beg for more.

1.2 Million Signatories Have Asked Jonathan To Run For President In 2015- Pius Anyim

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim, stated on Saturday at a rally in Minna, Niger State capital that at least 1.2 million Nigerians have signed a register calling on President Goodluck Jonathan to seek a second term in office.

The rally was the North Central version of the zonal rallies being organised by the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, TAN and he gave the figures which he claims are signatories cut across all the parties as;

Benue, we have 103,694; FCT 101,377; Kogi 100,948 and Kwara 101,060. From this zone: Niger State, 300,767; Nasarawa 100,429; and Plateau 308,610. By September 30, during the grand finale of this rally, we shall have a greater number of signatures’’, he said.

This is an affirmation of Nigerians’ appreciation of the present administration’s achievements he concluded.

Military Jet Used In Fighting Boko Haram Missing

An Alpha Jet (NAF 466) belonging to the Nigerian Air Force and involved in the counter insurgency operation against Boko Haram sect has gone missing around Adamawa State. The spokesperson of the Defence Headquarters, Chris Olukolade, said the aircraft, with two pilots onboard, went missing on Friday.

In an earlier statement, Mr Olukolade disclosed that, the aircraft “left Yola at about 10:45a.m on Friday, 12 September 2014 on a routine operational mission and was expected back by 12:00 noon, but since then, all efforts to establish contact with the aircraft have not yielded any positive result,” the statement said.

He also disclosed that search and rescue effort had since commenced to establish contact with the crew.

Collapsed Building: I Was The Target- T.B Joshua

The head of Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet Temitope Joshua has said the uncompleted guest house which collapsed in his church premises on Friday was due to a strange aircraft which kept hovering around the building till it collapse an hour later.

While addressing journalists yesterday, the Prophet showed them a CCTV footage to prove his point. In the footage, a plane was seen flying over the collapsed guest house at four different times on Friday morning- 11: 30 a.m, 11: 43 a.m, 11:45 a.m and 11: 54 a.m, before it collapsed at about 12:44pm.

He also went further to disclose he was the target of the ‘attack’. Continue below.

The Genevieve Run/Walk/Cycle For Breast Cancer

Genevieve PinkBall Foundation(GPF) is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to increasing Breast Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening and Treatment in Nigeria.

GPF envisions a Nigerian society where “All Women” are knowledgeable about Breast Cancer and most importantly have access to Breast Cancer Screening, Counselling and Treatment.

Our Organization has so far championed the fight against Breast Cancer through its PinkBall Benefit.

Till date, we have successfully hosted two of such Gala events; the third PinkBall is scheduled for 18th October 2014 and as such, we have an initiative tagged: ‘100 Patient Challenge’. This initiative aims to provide free Surgery, Chemotherapy (TAC), Radio therapy and Breast Reconstructive Surgery to 100 patients (or as many as funding will allow).

Atiku Abubakar To Declare Presidential Ambition September 24

Barring any last minute change of mind, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will on September 24, 2014 formally declare his intention to contest the 2015 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Premium Times reports.

When he finally declares his intention, it would be the fourth time the former vice president has shown interest in the nation’s highest office. The presidential election holds February 14, 2015.

Miracle At Sea As 25 Survive Marine Copter Crash

The Facebook page of the USS Mesa Verde was filled with dozens of well-wishes and thanks to God messages this morning, Tuesday, 2^nd of September, 2014 a day after 25 Marines and U.S. Navy sailors survived the crash of a Marine Corps CH-53E helicopter as it tried to land on the amphibious transport dock in the open sea.

Seventeen Marines and eight Navy sailors were aboard the 16-ton Super Stallion copter. It fell into the Gulf of Aden as it was taking troops back to the Mesa Verde after a training exercise in Djibouti on the Horn of Africa.The crash was not related to any hostile activity, the Navy said. Meanwhile both Marine and Navy officials are investigating what could have caused the crash.

Photos: Dramatic Moment Desperate Ebola Escapee Dragged Back Into Quarantine Truck

                                            Health workers forcing the man into the waiting truck
A footage online today shows the moment an Ebola patient who escapes quarantine in search of food is forced into the back of a truck after being recaptured. The footage broadcast by Sky News, was captured in Liberia, which is currently in the grip of an Ebola epidemic.

According to reports, he had reportedly escaped from doctors at a local hospital ( who have been turning Ebola sufferers away due to overcrowding) before running into a local market to look for food.

Pageant Organisers Fight Beauty Queen Over $100,000 Crown

Her brief reign might be over, but Myanmar's first ever beauty queen has refused to give back her $100,000 (£60,300) crown after being dethroned. May Myat Noe was only crowned Miss Asia Pacific 2014 three months ago, but was stripped of her title last week after being labelled a liar and a thief by South Korean pageant organisers.

In an emotional press conference, Ms May denied been a liar and a thief. She told reporters she was forced to lie about her age and the organisers had demanded that she have a head-to-toe plastic surgery.

Why Rev. Anita Must Divorce Chris Oyakhilome- Founding Member

Pastor Chris and Rev. Anita’s divorce case might just go on without a pause. A lot of people have been appealing to Rev. Anita to stop the divorce proceeding and consider their followers and also their two young beautiful daughters. Sadly when a magazine contacted her Lawyer, Stephen Goddard in UK, he confirmed the incident and said, he is afraid the divorce proceeding must go on. That’s even mild!

Rev. Anita’s friend and one of the church's founding member in UK, Cyla Simpson has also taken to her Facebook page to shed more light on the couple’s misunderstanding and why Rev. Anita must go ahead with the divorce. Continu,