‘They Call Him Timaya; “Getting Down” Higher’ – Charles Novia

Nollywood producer Charles Novia have spoken about the drama that trailed Timaya over the weekend, he published another article titled ‘They Call Him Timaya; “Getting Down” Higher’. In the article he recaps the story that had Timaya trending and explains why he thought it was a publicity stunt at first. He also adds his opinion as to why Timaya’s response was inappropriate

Read the article below.

Dancehall cum Afropop star act, Timaya, has been trending for a few days for the wrong reasons, perhaps.

A lady in Atlanta, America took to social media to accuse him of rape. Initially when I read the news on a blog, I thought it was one of some crazy publicity stunts some Nigerian artistes pull up and didn’t give it a second thought, even though I abhor anything which has to do with the violation of a woman.

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Maje Ayida Reacts to Toke's Silence on His Apology (Photos

Toke Makinwa has totally ignore her estranged husband Maje Ayida despite his social media apology to her after he impregnated his ex(girlfriend) Anita Solomon.


Anita Solomon delivered Maje Ayida’s son in the United Kingdom on Sunday July 19, 2015 and in the spirit of the safe delivery Maje decided to apologize on Wednesday July 22, 2015.

Toke's silence must have been heavily frustrating for Maje and few hours ago, Maje took to social media to share what seem like an indirect message to Toke.

See what he posted after the cut: 

Man Butchers Friend in Akwa Ibom

 

Residents of Itu Road, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, on Wednesday, woke to a horror sight, following the murder of a middle-aged barber by a close family friend who was supposedly his boss.

Steven Onowa, a graduate of Federal Polytechnic Oko, from Anambra State, was arrested by men of the Akwa Ibom State police command over the murder of Daniel Bassey Solomon, his close friend and employee.

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Photos: President Buhari at State Dinner in Cameroon

President Buhari was hosted to a state dinner by Cameroonian President, Paul Biya and his wife Mrs Chantal Biya at the Unity Palace in Yaounde yesterday. Pictured on the high table with Buhari and Biya are the Governors of Cross River state, Ben Ayade & Borno state Alhaji Kashim Shettima. 

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Teenager’s Manhood ‘Vanishes’ After Handshake

Police have arrested two persons for allegedly making the joystick of a 17-yearold boy, Suleiman Usman, to ‘vanish’ at Lambata in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. A witness, Mohammed Tsado, said the victim told him that one of the suspects alighted from a car and asked him to shake him but he declined.

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Kano Police Command Recovers Arms, Cows, Laptop From Criminals (photos)

KANO POLICE COMMAND PRESENT RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS TO PRESS

AT THEPOLICE HEADQUARTERS KANO COMMAND ON TUESDAY 28TH JULY, 2015

1. ARREST OF A GANG OF CATTLE RUSTLERS: On 21/7/2015 at about 0800hrs, acting on information, Kano State Police Command arrested one Yahaya Sale a.k.a. Narigasa ‘m’ aged 30yrs of Soba, Hukuyi LGA Zaria Kaduna State, but residence at Falgore forest Doguwa LGA Kano for his involvement in series of attack and robbery of domestic animal cattle/sheep within Kano and neighboring States. In the course of investigation the suspect confessed to be the gang leader of a 10 men team based inside Falgore/Gomo Forest that specialized in armed robbery and cattle rustling. Three members of his syndicate were already arrested and prosecuted in Court, one was killed during encounter with the Police and others are still inside the forest with operational arms. He further stated to the Police that his gang had rustled over 30,000 cows in the last four years. 197 cows were recovered between 21/7/2015 and 26/7/2015.

So far, the Command has arrested 31 suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 197 cows. Investigation is in progress as strong effort is on to comb the rustlers’ hideouts, arrests them, recover their arms and all stolen cattle and sheep.

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Missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 Plane Wreckage Found Off The Coast Of Africa?

Almost a year since the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 flight vanished mid-air during flight to China, wreckage found of the coast of Africa Officials revealed might be that of the missing plane.

The debris, discovered near to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean, is that of a Boeing 777, investigators confirmed.

The Malaysia Airlines jet - also a Boeing 777 - is thought to have come down in the same ocean on March 8 last year.

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Nollywood Actor Kunle Afolayan Appointed as the Ambassador for Air France

 

Kunle Afolayan has just signed a new deal as the ambassador for Air France.

He shared the news with his fans saying ‘It’s all about hard work and God. I have just been appointed as the ambassador for Airfrance and the deal covers several projects of mutual benefits. Thank you to all my my family, friends and fans from r your support so far. Ire lojo gbogbo.’

Kunle Afolayan as well as other Nollywood stars are currently getting ready for the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

Photos: Funke Akindele, Falz and Lolo 1 on Set of ‘Jenifa’s Diary’.

#crazypeeps 🎬🎬 #jenifasdiary @officiallolo1 @falzthebahdguy

A photo posted by Funke akindele (@funkejenifaakindele) on Jul 28, 2015 at 4:31am PDT

Talented actress, Funke Akindele ‎has shared photos from the recent shoot of her new project, ‘Jenifa’s Diary’. And among those featuring in forthcoming episodes are comic act, Falz and Wazobia FM OAP, Lolo 1.... 


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Photos: Meet the 4 Mavin Babies and Their Dads.

In the last 4 months, the Don Jazzy-led Supreme Mavin Dynasty #SMD has welcomed a new child every month, meaning a a total of 4 new babies have been added to the growing dynasty. 

The baby boom began on April 1, 2015 when Mavin Records official disc jockey, DJ Nonso Temisan Ajufo popularly called DJ Big N welcomed his first son on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas. 

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I Didn’t Run To MFM For My Ex-Hubby’s Return—Doris Simeon

Nollywood actress, Doris Simeon, who turned a year older last week, has debunked rumour that she went to Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) to pray to God to reclaim her estranged husband, Daniel Ademinokan.

Doris said the allegation is not true and disclosed that she never spoke with anyone concerning the issue. 

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More Photos from Toyin Saraki's Visit to EFCC Office

 

 Senator Dino Melaye and other politicians escorted Mrs Toyin Saraki to the EFCC head office in Abuja to answer some questions. 

 

Was Dino the one that drove her there? That stuff has been playing in my head.

 

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EFCC Grants Toyin Saraki Administrative Bail

  

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has granted wife of Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, Toyin, administrative bail after she was invited for a chat with the Commission for two days over allegation of corruption.

Dino Melaye Announced Chairman of Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Publicity

For escorting and being the body guard of Toyin Saraki (Senate President's wife), senator Dino Melaye was yesterday announced as the Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc committee on Publicity. 3 other senators were announced chairmen of 3 other committees...

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See What Someone Did to Adams Oshiomhole On Social Media.

 

This person mean no be small.

Patience Jonathan Was Not Denied Access To Airport VIP Lounge – FAAN

 

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has denied reports that former First Lady, Patience Jonathan was denied access to the VIP lounge of the Port Harcourt International Airport recently. FAAN in a statement issued by its general manager Corporate Affairs, Mr Yakubu Dati today July 28th, said the reports are false and misleading.

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United States Gave Buhari Names Of Oil Thieves

The United States of America has handed over the names of Nigerian oil thieves to President Muhammadu Buhari, a member of the President’s entourage during last week’s visit to the US confided in The PUNCH on Tuesday.

“I can tell you that the President already has the list of names of the people engaging in the stealing of Nigeria’s oil. The list, when released by the President, will shock Nigerians. But let’s wait and see first,” the source said.

The source said Buhari was taken aback when he saw the names on the list and that the list given to the President by the US might compel him to probe the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

A Presidency source also confirmed that Buhari had such a list but that “the President has been keeping the list to himself.”

The US gave Buhari two separate lists – one listing the names of top government officials who have been stealing the country’s oil, using their high offices to perpetrate the stealing; and the other containing the names of illegal oil bunkerers.

Adorable Photo of Teebillz and New Baby

 

Proud dad. Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nigerians Blast Dino Melaye for Following Toyin Saraki to EFCC Office

 

 

Nigerians are on  Dino Melaye's neck for escorting Mrs Toyin Saraki to the EFCC office and allegedly carrying something for her. 

 

I always knew Dino was always going to be a traitor to APC. He just used APC to win his senatorial seat.

 

 

See some tweets after the cut..

Toyin Saraki Left EFCC Office Shocked At How Much They Know

Sources within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that Toyin Saraki, the wife to Senate President Bukola Saraki, arrived at the EFCC “totally unprepared” for the questions interrogators were asking.

Senator Saraki and his wife have been the subject of intense pressure over documents which reveal they have been stealing and laundering money from Kwara State and various financial institutions for decades. These documents also reveal that Mrs. Saraki has played a significant role in assisting to launder these funds.

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Photo of Toyin Saraki at EFCC Office

 

Wife of Senate President, Toyin Saraki was a guest at the EFCC Head office in Abuja earlier today where she was interrogated for seven hours on allegations of money laundering. She is expected back at the EFCC office tomorrow July 29th for further interrogation. Mrs Saraki was accompanied to the EFCC office by some Senators including Dino Melaye, other politicians and her supporters.

Photos: Seun Kuti tattooes His Late Mum's Pix on Tummy

Cool Dawg!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ooni Of Ife, Oba Sijuade Is Dead

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, has died at the age of 85 in a London hospital.

 

The monarch was said to have died around 5pm on Tuesday.

May his soul rest in peace.

Photos: House Majority Leader, Gbajabiamila's First Day At Work

 

Femi Gbajabiamila become majority leader today, here are pictures from his first day in office. 

 

 

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Jim Iyke Builds Multi-Million Naira Burgeon Global Company In Abuja(photos)

Nollywood actor-cum-businessman, Jim Iyke is set to officially launch his water bottling plant business, Burgeon Global.

The actor took to Instagram to show off the corporate headquarters in Abuja with a sneak peek of the massive building.

He captioned the post:

“#Excited. Finally setting up #Burgeon Global corporate headquarters. It’s all coming together folks! #ThanksForAllYourSupport #BurgeonForever #GladysBoi#AbujaBizLife.”

More photos below:

Controversy As Alaafin Of Oyo Prays With Queens In Front Row At Prayer Ground

A picture of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi showing women praying in the front row with men is causing some really stormy reactions from some Nigerians on social media. In the photo, taken at the prayer ground during the recent Eid el-Fitr celebrations, the Alaafin of Oyo can be seen with his son, Prince Akeem Adeyemi, other chiefs and some of his queens (Oloris) at the second row. His son, Prince Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi aka Skimeh is a member of the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja on the platform of the APC.

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James Ibori’s brother-in-law sentenced to 2 & a half years in the UK for money laundering

Rowland Nakanda, a brother-in-law to former Delta State governor James Ibori has been sentenced to a UK prison for his involvement in money laundering. London Metropolitan reports below...

Nakanda had previously been found guilty of two counts of money laundering following a month-long trial at Southwark Crown Court and was sentenced on Friday, 24 July. The investigation into Nakanda commenced during the wider inquiry into the corrupt activities of the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, between 1999 and 2007.

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Pix- Senate President Saraki Gets Vote Of Confidence From 81 Senators

This is the list of 81 senators who raised the motion to pass a vote of confidence on Senate leadership as shared on Twitter by Saraki's media aide, Banks Omishore. 

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This Girl Claims She Has The Tiniest Waist And Biggest Booty In Lagos (Photos)

This Girl Claims She Has The Tiniest Waist And Biggest Booty In Lagos.


Guys, Rate this.

President Buhari's Media Team In A Group Selfie (photos)

President Buhari's newly constituted Media team took Pictures with Mr Garba Shehu, The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity after their meeting today

More Photos from Duncan Mighty's Wedding

Singer Duncan Mighty had his wedding in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. 

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Gbajabiamila Finally Emerges House Majority Leader, Akpabio Senate Minority Leader

Femi Gbajabiamila has emerged as the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives while the upper chamber of the Nigerian National Assembly, the Senate resumed on Tuesday amidst tight security and surprised announcement of former Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State as the minority leader.

Buba Jibrin (Northcentral) was announced as Deputy Majority Leader, while Alhassan Doguwa (Northwest) was announced as Chief Whip and Pally Iriase (Southsouth) is Deputy Whip.

Bobby Brown will Not Get Any Part of the Fortune Whitney, Bobbi Kristina Left Behind

Bobbi Kristina was set to inherit at least $20 million when Whitney Houston died, but there were strings attached and it looks like most of that fortune will be determined by Whitney's wishes ... not her daughter's.

Accordng to TMZ:

    We've seen a copy of Whitney's will, which established a trust in which Bobbi Kristina got 1/10 of Whitney's estate when she turned 21.   

Photo: 3-month-old Baby Left BLIND after Family Friend Took Photo with Camera Flash On

Parents and intending parents in the house, please take note of this. this lil angel pictured above was left blind in one eye after a family friend forgot to turn off his camera flash while taking a close-up photograph.

Doctors said the three-month-old, who has not been named, has suffered irreparable damage from the flash of the camera, which was held about 10 inches away from the baby boy.

The parents noticed that there was something wrong with their baby's vision soon after the
photograph was taken, reported the People's Daily Online.

Following the incident, the baby suffered from reduced vision in his left eye and blindness in his right eye. The damage is said to be permanent and cannot be fixed with surgery, DailyMailUK adds.

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PDP To APC: Explain Why Patience Jonathan Was Humiliated At PH Airport

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asked the All Progressives Congress, APC, to stop dodging issues but make haste to provide answers to burning national issues that border on the government’s lack of transparency, abuse of power, dwindling economy, escalating insecurity and apparent failure of governance since it assumed power at the center.

The PDP said while it understands the lack of experience and direction that have made the APC jittery, descending to insults and abuse cannot be a solution because it would never be cowed or distracted from providing robust and credible alternative views which it owes Nigerians.

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Petition Against Saraki's Wife: Our Signatures Were Forged- PDP

THE Kwara State branch of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Monday, alleged that its members’ signatures were forged in the petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC against Mrs Toyin Saraki.

Speaking in Abuja, through its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Olawoye, the party insisted that its members were not privy to the alleged petition against the wife of the Senate President.

Olawoye said neither him nor PDP had anything to do with the petition accusing Toyin of money laundering as the first lady of Kwara State.

He added that his signature on the petition was forged, while the authorship credited to PDP was pure impersonation.

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Obama Billboard: Rochas Okorocha Denies Erecting it

 

It was all over the social media that after Rochas Okorocha came back from meeting Obama in Washington, he erected a billboard of him shaking the American president (READ IT HERE), he has released a statement that he has no idea of how the billboard got there.

Read it here

GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE

PRESS RELEASE

Subject: The Governor's Photograph With President Obama On Digital Billboard Screen & Flex Bill Board Banner

The attention of the Imo State Government has been drawn to His Excellency, Governor Rochas Okorocha's photographs with president Barak Obama been shown on the digital billboard screen and flex billboard banner.

To say the least, the Imo Governor or the state government he superintends did not place the photographs on the referenced screen or billboards, and was not aware or informed of such development, and could not have authorized anybody or any group to do that since it was totally unnecessary.

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Funny Conversation Between a Father & Son on WhatsApp.

 

Shared by the son on Twitter. 

 

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Rochas Okoroacha Erect BillBoard Himself In A Handshake With Obama

If you can remember that Gov. of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha was part of  Buhari's entourage to the US. He was pictured above having a handshake with the president of the United States, Barack Obama. He came back and erected a billboard of his handshake with Obama

The pix herewith tagged ''AFTER'' has been printed into billbaords by the governor and tagged THE NEW FACES OF CHANGE.

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Graphic pic: Man dies after being swept away by flood in Niger state

A man died last night in Bida, Niger state after being swept away by heavy flood. The yet to be identified victim was stuck under the culvert along Banma road in Bida. 

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Baby Disappears During Naming Ceremony in Ogun State

An eight month old baby identified as Hezekiah Opeyemi Ogundele mysteriously disappeared during a naming ceremony held at Inuosegba community in Abeokuta Ogun state yesterday July 26th.

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Bobby Brown's face as he left hospital following daughter's death

SO SAD !!!!

In Case You Haven't Heard- Whitney Houston's Daughter, Bobbi Christina Dies at 22

Brown, the daughter of late superstar Whitney Houston and singer Bobby Brown has died, a representative of the Houston family has said in a statement.

"Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away Sunday, July, 26 2015, surrounded by her family. She is finally at peace in the arms of God. We want to again thank everyone for their tremendous amount of love and support during these last few months, the statement said.

Nigerian Defence Academy To Deal With Rapper MI & Charass For Wearing Camo

This is the official twitter handle of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. And this morning, they posted this photo of MI and singer Charass (the Coco Butter crooner) wearing their camouflage uniforms and wrote that the 'arm of bars must prevail'.

Allison-madueke Critically Ill In A London Hospital

Some family members of the immediate past minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke have appealed to Nigerians, especially her critics to let her be.

Mrs Allison-Madueke is said to be in a critical condition from an undisclosed ailment in a London hospital.

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PDP Spent N2.5bn, APC N728m During Election Campaigns- Report

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A report by Compliance and Content Monitoring Ltd (CCM) has revealed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Party (APC) spent a combined N3.23 billion on political campaign advertisements for this year’s general elections, according to a report at the weekend.

According to the report PDP spent for about N2.5 billion (77 per cent) and APC spent N728 million (23 per cent). CCM said the media advertisements were placed on radio, television, press and billboards for the PDP and the APC presidential campaigns between December 2014 and March.

The Managing Director of CCM Limited, Mr. Tunde Onadele, who spoke at the unveiling of the report, said about 253 creative materials were deployed across radio and television channels in all the 260+ stations monitored by CCM, with PDP utilising 145 materials. APC deployed 107 materials.

The split across media platforms showed that the two parties utilised mostly television and press platforms for over 85 per cent of total campaign spending.

PDP Exonerates APC, Tinubu In Toyin Saraki’s EFCC Ordeal, Says PDP Behind Probe

The Peoples Democratic Party has debunked claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress and one of its national leaders, Bola Tinubu, were behind the ongoing investigation of the wife of the President of the Senate, Toyin Saraki, for corruption.

PREMIUM TIMES had on Wednesday exclusively reported the invitation, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, of Mrs. Saraki, who was the first lady of Kwara between 2003 and 2011, in relation to alleged questionable inflow of funds into companies in which she has interest.

But shortly after that news broke, a group of senators loyal to Senate President Bukola Saraki, under the aegis of ‘Like Minds,’ questioned the investigation, expressing concerns that the probe might be politically-motivated and suggesting that the leadership of the APC might be hounding Mrs. Saraki as a way of getting at her husband.

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