TEARS AS GOLDIE IS LAID TO REST (PHOTOS)

The late singer was buried today at Ikoyi Vaults and Gardens, Lagos. RIP Goldie. See her in her final resting position after the cut...

REVEALED: PRESIDENT JONATHAN USED $1MILLION POVERTY ALLEVIATION FUND ON MUSICAL FESTIVAL INVOLVING JAY Z AND BEYONCE

Kim kardashian's visit to Nigeria last week has opened up a can of worms as it has now been revealed that President Jonathan, while still the Governor of Bayelsa state, paid $1million of aid money to  international popstars such as Beyonce and Jay-Z to perform at THISDAY music festival in 2006.

 

Dailymail.co.uk ran a story on it with the heading, 'Nigerian president 'spent $1million of aid money meant for poverty-stricken country on star-studded festival featuring Beyoncé and Jay-Z'

Read their full report after the cut...

I HAVE A FIANCE NOW - BISI IBIDAPO-OBE

New mother and controversial actress, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe, in a recent interview with PUNCH, said she has found love again after her baby daddy, Dino Melaye, refused to acknowledge her baby as his. Read excerpts form the interview below;

"I have a fiance. I must confess that I never knew my love affair with the father of my baby would turn awry but it did. Fortunately for me, the guy I was dating before stood by me when my daughter’s father  rejected me. He saw all that happened as a script written by God, which had to play out. He stood by me throughout the pregnancy and he is still there for me. I am not bothered about any issue now. I just pray that the joy God has given me will live forever! Indeed, I am fulfilled as a woman."

PETER OKOYE SPOTTED WITH DRAKE

Peter of Psquare with U.S rapper, Drake. Nice!

MURDER SUSPECT, OSCAR PISTORIUS'S BROTHER, CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER

Carl Pistorius, with sister Aimee, in court to see their brother Oscar granted bail after being charged with murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

Carl Pistorius, the brother of Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, is facing charges over the death of a woman in a car crash in 2010. Carl Pistorius, who was present in court over the past week to support Oscar, is charged with culpable homicide over the alleged accidental death of a female motorcyclist.

His lawyer Kenny Oldwage, who also represents Oscar Pistorius,who is currently being charged with premeditated murder for killing his girlfriend, confirmed the charges today. Carl Pistorius appeared in court just two days before his brother's bail hearing last week. 

Can't imagine what their parents must be going through, having two of their children facing murder/manslaughter charges at the same time. May we not have children that will bring shame and unrest to us  .

KIM KARDASHIAN AND KANYE WEST ARE EXPECTING A BABY GIRL!

Pregnant reality star Kim Kardashian and her baby-daddy-to-be, Kanye West, are expecting a baby girl. A source close to the family told Us Weekly that the couple are over the moon about the news and Kanye is particularly excited as he 'always wanted a girl'. The couple is yet to confirm the news sha.

TTIWA SAVAGE SUFFERS NIPPLE SLIP AT DAREY'S LLAM CONCERT + RED CARPET PICS

This is what Tiwa Savage wore to the 'Love Like A Movie' concert and unfortunately for the singer, her risque outfit might have been fashion savvy but for the display of her nipple. Not good Tiwa, not good.

POLIO KILLINGS: NBC SHUTS DOWN WAZOBIA FM KANO

Following the killing of 7 female health workers in Kano last week, the broadcasting license of the Wazobia FM in Kano State North West Nigeria has been revoked by the Nigeria Broadcast Commission with immediate effect.

The ban is as a result of the controversial programme "Sanda Girma" that aired on Wazobia FM Kano which the authorities believe instigated the people against polio vaccination and led to killing of the health workers. The presenter of the programme, Yakubu Musa, and Malam Mubaraq, a news room staff are standing trial over their alleged role in the sad incident. 19 people lost their jobs yesterday for some  'miss yarn' by a shallow minded presenter, so sad.

GOLDIE'S RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS ABOUT HER LOVE LIFE IN HER LAST INTERVIEW + FULL INTERVIEW

Read excerpts from Goldie's last news paper interview with  The Sun Newspaper, where she answered questions about her love life;

So, who is the lucky guy that has swept you off 
I want to speak about my music career, family, and my fans because they are the ones who have brought me to limelight.

So, when is Goldie getting married?
Obviously, everybody is looking forward to spend the days with someone. I don t think I need to make noise about when and who I am getting married. Marriage is a thing of commitment, it is not until you call the whole world to come and felicitate with you that you are married; it is just a committed thing from one’s heart.

Are you kind of planning a secret wedding?
I am not saying that, I am not saying anything about wedding, all what I am saying is that your connection with somebody should be of heart and not a public spectacle

Do you believe in love at first sight?
I believe in lust at first sight, but anything can happen sha; though it hasn’t happened to me yet.

So, whom are you connected with now?
Right now, I am not connected with anybody that wants to be spoken about

Read the full interview after the cut...

PARKER IGHILE - SO BEAUTIFUL (Official Music Video)

                                              

Parker Ighile, a Nigerian, is the first artiste signed to Nicki Minaj’s record label. So Beautiful is the first single off his Young Dumb & 21 mixtape set to drop in 2013. The video was shot on location in Los Angeles California and directed by Yasha Malekzad (Enrique Iglesias, Usher, Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Dev, Tinchy Stryder, Ludacris) for Jacuzzi films.

GOLDIE'S FAMILY WANT DENRELE TO BE QUESTIONED BY THE POLICE?

Ok, this is according to /e-expressnigeria.com;

The last good glimpse Nigerians had of Goldie was of her photos on the red carpet of the 55th Grammy Awards, where she appeared as a woman full of life. Her death four days later on Valentine’s Day was one hell of a shock for her fans, friends and family. Her demise evoked a volcano of mixed feeling as many haters took to the social media to further hex the soul of the deceased. In the wake of the Valentine’s Day tragedy, damning reports began to emerge: drugs, hedonism, a little-known marriage, and husband-snatching allegations.

PAUL PLAY DAIRO DRAGS MTN, ULTIMA TO COURT FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

RnB singer, Paul Play is suing mobile telecommunications giant, MTN and Ultima Limited for the unlawful use of his smash song, “Angel of my life” in MTN Project Fame West Africa and is demanding for  N500 million as compensation from both organisation.

Paul Play was in America last year when the song was used without proper licensing and according to him, his management has hired the legal services of Festus Keyamo chambers to serve both organisations the suit. “Yes, it is very true that I am suing MTN and Ultima Limited for the unlawful use of my song. I have contacted my lawyers and they are on it” he said.

Read the response of  the producers of the show, Ultima Limited,  after the cut...

JONATHAN REVERSES RE-NAMING OF UNILAG

President Goodluck Jonathan has reversed the re-naming of University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University. Chairman, Governing Council of University of Lagos, Professor Jerry Gana disclosed this in Abuja during his inauguration alongside three others by the Minister of Education, Professor Ruqayyatu Rufai. So no more MAULAG. I am especially happy about this 'cos I'm an Akokite. UNILAG for life! Hehehe.

OMOTOLA MAKES HER HOLLYWOOD DEBUT

Omotola is making her US TV debut in an American TV drama series called Bounce starring Kimberly Elise (pictured above with Omotola), Dean Cain, Bernie Kopell, Eric Stoltz and Akon amongst others. The series was shot in LA. Bounce is a VH1 series created by James LaRosa, which follows Ahsha, (played by Taylor Paige) a girl who joins the professional basketball dance team, the Los Angeles Devil Girls, unaware of the treacherous and tempting world that follows.
 
I am so proud of Omotola, she's setting the pace for others to follow. Her photo with Akon and her trailer after the cut...

REEVA MURDER: SUSPECT, OSCAR PISTORIUS GRANTED BAIL

Murder suspect, Paralympic superstar, Oscar Pistorius, has been released on bail following a ruling by a magistrate in South Africa this afternoon that he should not be locked up until his trial for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.   

His bail was set at one million rand (£73,822) including 100,000 RND (7,382) in cash. Conditions of his release include that he surrenders his passports and travel documents, does not visit his house where the model died and does not use any prohibited substances. He is also banned from drinking alcohol and leaving Pretoria.  

The double-amputee Olympian's next court appearance was set for June 4. Free to live his life for the next 4 months after killing someone? It's just not right. His coach even wants him to start training on Monday.  Above is Oscar's illustration of what happened the day he killed his girlfriend.