MEND DENIES BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THREAT AGAINST NIGERIA

The spokesman for Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Jomo Gbomo,  released a statement yesterday asking Nigerians to disregard the recent threat by a  self-acclaimed leader of the group, Comrade Azizi, to unleash  mayhem in Nigeria following the jailing of Henry Okah by a South African court for terrorism. Read Jomo Gbomo's statement below;

"The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) wishes to advise Nigerians and the media to disregard the pathetic attempt at propaganda by a so-called Comrade Azizi and his statements which are not authentic and statements emanating from MEND.

"As claimed by this Comrade Azizi, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) would like to clarify the following..

"Mr Henry Okah is NOT and has never been viewed as the leader or founder of MEND but rather known as a sympathizer and supporter of our cause.

MERCY AIGBE RELEASES MORE PHOTOS

The actress sure looks stunning. If you missed her previous photos, check it out HERE.

FACES OF ACTRESS NKIRU SYLVANUS' KIDNAPPERS

These are the alleged kidnappers of Nollywood actress and aide to Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, Nkiru Sylvanus and Keneth Okolie. They were paraded by the State Security Service, SSS, in Abuja yesterday. The gang was led by a police officer who was dismissed from the police unit in 2007. All six of them; Ndidi Cletus, also known as Matthew Ofurum; Stanley Asouna; Aminu Musa; Muhammed Abubakar; Obinna Okolisa and Samson Onwuka, have confessed to the crime.

The actress and former Mr Nigeria were kidnapped in Owerri, Imo State, on December 15, 2012. The kidnappers were reportedly paid N8million before they were released.

STEPHANIE OKEREKE LINUS FEATURED IN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER

Stephanie was featured in "The LA Sentinel" Newspaper on the 24th of January, 2013 edition. The LA Sentinel Newspaper is an African-American Newspaper in Los Angeles, California. She talked about her new film-making project, titled “Dry,” that will further her mission of helping victims of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF). Nice one Steph!

TINSEL COUPLE, ENE AND CHUKS, WED IN REALITY

From on-screen romance to getting married in reality.  Florence Uwaleke and Iyke Okechukwu who play 'Ene' and 'Chuuks' on the popular M-Net soap opera Tinsel hosted their traditional wedding ceremony on the day which was also Florence’s birthday, 25th January, 2013. The couple, who also got married on "Tinsel", bonded during those long hours on set and I bet the romantic plot-lines didn’t hurt either! Congrats to them!

VIDEO: KAY SWITCH FT. D'BANJ - SISTER CARO (Official Video)

FRED AMATA AND HIS BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER

Awwww, she's soooo cute!

DON JAZZY SET TO LAUNCH CLOTHING LINE

From music to oil servicing company to clothing line.., Don Baba J is a real business man, correct omo Ibo! Lol.

GENEVIEVE, FUNKE AKINDELE, MERCY JOHNSON NOMINATED FOR AFRICA MAGIC VIEWER'S CHOICE AWARDS

The much-awaited first ever AfricaMagic Viewers Choice Awards (AMCA) nominees was revealed on a special edition of MNET's lifestyle programme, 53 Extra. Nominees in the Best Actress in a Drama category include Genevieve Nnaji, Bubu Mazibuko, Nolwazi Shange, Funke Akindele and Jackie Appiah.

Mercy Johnson, Funke Akindele and Lilian Esoro are also nominated in the  Best Actress in a Comedy category

In the Best Actor in a Drama category, O.C Ukeje, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Kenneth Uphopho, Edward Kagutuzi and Jafta Mamabolo are going to be battling it out for the viewers votes.

WHITNEY HOUSTON'S BROTHER CONFESSES HE GOT HER HOOKED ON DRUGS NOT BOBBY BROWN

For so many years people thought it was her husband, Bobby Brown that introduced her to drugs. It turned out it was her brother. Watch Whitney Houston's brother confess to Oprah and the world how he introduced Whitney to the drugs that ruined her career and eventually, took her life.

RICK ROSS INVOLVED IN A DRIVE BY SHOOTING + FIFTY CENT'S REACTION

Rick Ross survived a shocking drive-by-shooting yesterday morning. He was returning from a night of celebrating his 37th birthday with Diddy and some other celebs when an unidentified gunman opened fire on his Rolls-Royce. Upon hearing the shots Ross, who was in the car with his girlfriend,  28-year-old Shateria L. Moragne-el attempted to drive off, but the barrage of bullets caused him to lose control of the vehicle where it crashed into an apartment building. Luckily, neither of them sustained any injuries.

Fifty Cent believes the shooting was staged even though bullet holes were later found in the car;

Ross has been in a dispute with 50 Cent since 2009, when Rick hit out at the rapper in his song Mafia Music.

BOKO HARAM DELCARES CEASE FIRE IN MAIDUGURI

Boko Haram leader-Abubakar Shekau is believed to be hiding outside Nigeria

Boko Haram has declared ceasefire in Maiduguri after allegedly holding talks with “officials of Borno State Government and leaders of thought from the state”. The cease fire was announced yesterday, Monday 28 January around 3p.m by Sheikh Abdul Aziz, who introduced himself as the second in command to Mr. Shekau, Boko Haram leader;

“I am announcing this ceasefire with the approval and consent of the leader Sheikh Abubakar Shekau. We, therefore, call on all our members to stop all acts of violence immediately and await further directives,” Aziz said. He said the ceasefire is because of the hardships women and children are subjected to and also demanded that detained members of the sect be released and the destroyed mosque of its late leader, Mohammed Yusuf, rebuilt as a condition for the ceasefire.

The Special Adviser to the state governor on Media, Isa Gusau, in a telephone interview with Channels Television, said he could not confirm the meeting between the Borno State government and the Boko Haram sect.

FIVE MEN ARRESTED WITH N108M FAKE CURRENCIES

Culled from PUNCH;

Five men were on Monday paraded by the Lagos State Police Command for printing local and foreign currencies. Two of the suspects, Femi Jacob and Ramon Adeoye, were arrested at Ogunlana Street, Alagbado with eight printing machines and a large quantity of printed fake notes in Naira, Dollars, Pounds, Euros and Cedis totalling N8m.

M.I RESPONDS TO WEDDING RUMORS

There’s been news going round that M.I and his girlfriend, Erica Okundaye,  a former model and the first runner-up in the edition of the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant that produced Damilola Agbajor as winner, might be walking down the aisle this year. The two have been dating for about 18months now and are said to be living together.

D'BANJ HAS SOLD HIS SOUL TO THE DEVIL - MAJEK FASHEK

‘I like Wizkid and 2face, they play good music‘I don’t like that other boy called D’banj, those ones that went to join Illuminati. How can you go and sell your soul to the devil because you want to be famous. I don’t even like his music anyway’- Majek Fashek