NEWS UPDATE: ATIKU ABUBAKAR DECLEARS INTEREST IN THE 2015 PRESIDENTIAL RACE

 

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally declared his interest in contesting in the 2015 presidential election on the ticket of the APC. Atiku said he will declare officially on Wednesday, September 24. This was contained in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mallam Garba Shenu, in Abuja this morning.

"The Turaki Adamawa will contest for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress, in the 2015 presidential elections. The former Vice President will be making the declaration on Wednesday September 24." the statement read in part

DJ CUPPY ON A MISSION : LAGOS DIARIES PART 3

 

Disc Jockey and Queen of the decks, Dj Cuppy, shares her recent journey in Lagos and build up to the successful Lagos launch of her recently released compilation mix, House Of Cuppy.  

Cuppy On A Mission: Lagos Diaries comes in 3 parts and in each part Cuppy gives details of what her general day in Lagos is like. Continue...

From the House of Cuppy promo to Djing at events and private parties. Each part gives Cuppy fans an insight to the talent and brand known as Cuppy.

In part 1 & 2 Cuppy took us on her House Of Cuppy promotional journey. From her TV and radio interviews to Djing at clubs, private events and also meeting fellow celebrities.

This final part of Cuppy's Lagos Diaries shows the build to the House Of Cuppy Lagos launch, more interviews and a store edit shoot with Style HQ.

Watch the video and enjoy! 

NEWS UPDATE: TWIN BOYS STABBED TO DEATH BY THE BROTHER WHO THEN KILLED HIMSELF

 

9 year old twin brothers Patrick and Thomas O'Driscoll were stabbed to death yesterday September 4th by their older half brother Jonathan, 20, who then killed himself about an hour later. Read the full story 

PHOTOS FROM ASHLEE SIMPSON AND DIANA ROSS' SON'S WEDDING

 

Singer, actress and younger sister of singer/fashion mogul Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, 29, married Evan Ross, 26, who is the last child of legendary singer, Diana Ross, on Saturday Aug. 30th at Diana Ross's estate in Connecticut. Ms Ross is said to have officiated the ceremony.

Evan, who is an actor and Ashlee began dating in July 2013, and got engaged in January 2014. Ashlee was married to Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz from 2008 to 2011 and they have a 6 year old son named Bronx. Enough of the history, see photos from their wedding

 

 

PHOTOS NEWS: BOVI AND ASHANTI CHILL IN NEW YORK

 
Comedian Bovi and US singer Ashanti pictured together in New York over the weekend. Ashanti will perform at Bovi's show on October 3rd in Lagos

NEWS: BOKO HARAM INVADES BAMA, MEETS RESISTANCE FROM NIGERIANS TROOPS

 

Boko Haram militants this morning September 1st launched an attack on Bama, the largest city in Borno state with the aim of taking over the town. According to reports, the sect men arrived the town and started shooting mortars, RPGs and hurling grenades but they were fiercely resisted by Nigerian troops stationed in the village. According to Sahara Reporters, a fierce battle is currently going on there between the sect men and Nigerian troops.

The Emir of Bama and many of the residents have fled the city to the state capital, Maiduguri, to avoid being caught up in the crossfire. Bama is a very strategic city in Borno state with a lot of military hardware and it is believed that if the sect men capture Bama, it will be very easy for them to move into the state capital, Maiduguri.

GIST: SHADE OKOYA - "I DON'T WEAR ARTIFICIAL NAILS BECAUSE I COOK EVERY DAY FOR MY HUBBY"

 
In an interview with City People mag this week, Shade Okoya, the billionaire wife of business mogul, Chief Rasaq Okoya, said she doesn't fix artificial nails because she cooks for her 74 year old husband everyday. Asked whether she still makes his meals, she said

"Yes! And that is everyday. I must enter the kitchen everyday. I make sure he is well taken care of. My husband likes varieties so I don't just cook one food. He takes them in bit. This is one of the reasons you will never see me with artificial nails. I have never done that" Shade revealed

MEDPLUS 10/10 FREE BODY HEALTH CHECK IN IBADAN

 

Medplus, a leading pharmacy in Nigeria recently launched a health campaign in the city of Ibadan tagged “Medplus 10/10”.  The question “Are you 10/10”was posed to individuals within the recently opened Palms Shopping Mall, Ring Road and Cocoa Mall, Dugbe in Ibadan.  They were invited to participate inFREEHealth checks and consultancy with a specialist.

ENTERTAINMENT GIST: WIZKID FINALLY ADDRESSES RECENT BEEF WITH DAVIDO

 

In an interview with Olisa Adibua on his new TV program called The Truth, Wizkid opened up on his recent beef with Davido. Below is what he said;