Why FG is stopping production of local movies, music, abroad - Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reacted to criticisms trailing his recent pronouncement on steps being taken by the government to discourage the production of Nigerian movies and music outside the country.

In a chat with PREMIUM TIMES, on Sunday, he said it was to tackle the exploitation of perceived loopholes in the Nigerian Broadcasting Code, NBC.

Egungun festival turns bloody as one confirmed dead, others injured

The Oyo State Police Command on Monday confirmed the death of one person in the violence that trailed the public outing of the Ege masquerade in the Egungun festival in Ibadan on Sunday.

The police spokesman in the state, ASP Adekunle Ajisebutu, told newsmen in Ibadan that two suspects were also arrested in connection with the incident.

Tonto Dikeh Saves 13-Year-Old Pregnant Ghanaian Girl After Picture Went Viral

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh who recently gave her life to Christ has made progress in locating a 13-year-old pregnant Ghanaian girl who had gone viral recently on social media.

The teenager identified as Afia was into selling her body in order to cater for herself and her unborn baby.

The mother of one collaborated with friends in the movie industry in Ghana to help her locate the teenager, when the news came to her attention.

Former Gay man comes out in search of a girl says men are trash

A former gay man with twitter name, Prince Musa took to his twitter page to announce that he is in search of a girlfriend. He said he can’t find one on his own because he lacks skills.

The ‘not Gay anymore’ man has been dragged by twitter users – who find it hard to believe he is now straight, see some tweets below:

Rocas Okorocha says Nigeria needs repackaging not restructuring

Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has said that Nigeria did not need any form of restructuring.

He said instead, what the country needed was “repackaging.”

Okorocha stated this at the 67th Annual Conference of the Broadcasting Corporation of Nigeria, BON, in Owerri.

Hollywood Actress, Taraji Henson replied Nigerian who said her b00bs were saggy

... You don't mess with Cookie and get away with it, no matter where you are and who you are, Lol!

So, Empire Series TV Star, Taraji P. Henson shared a gorgeous photo of herself on her Instagram account while announcing that the Empire TV Series is back on screen.

Davido blocks fan on Twitter for referencing Wizkid in his tweet

And that is how the beef continues! Davido isn’t taking it lightly with anyone who compares him to the Wizkid

Recently, Davido tweeted a picture of himself on Microblogging platform, Twitter, with the caption: “If I offend E you”.. and then a follower felt he was referring to Wizkid in his tweet.

Nigerian man marries his white fiancee in a modest wedding ceremony

A Nigerian man from Akwa Ibom state tied the knot with his beautiful white fiancee in a “low-key” wedding ceremony in the abroad.

Present at the ceremony were their family and a few friends. Below is what David Akpan shared about the man in a bid to encourage others to ‘Cut their coats according to their cloths’ when it comes to wedding matters.

Suspected kidnapper says he went into kidnapping to make money like Evans

The police in Ogun State have foiled the attempt of a 44-year-old bricklayer, Mukaila Alatunse, to kidnap his neighbour, Precious Ogundiran, a student.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Ogundiran lives with her parents at Lemode, in the Ijoko area of the state and is the only child of the family.

SHOCKING! Batteries, Nails, Others Found Inside A Ram in Kano (Photos)

Ibrahim Mai Kwankwasiyya, a local butcher in Kano revealed the shocking discovery of odd items in the belly of a killed ram at his workplace.

Ibrahim, who took to his Facebook page yesterday shared the astonishing items found in the slaughtered animal.

As translated from Hausa, the list of items included:

Comedian Bovi Pens Touching Tribute To Rita Dominic To Mark Her Birthday

Nigeria Ace comedian, Bovi, has taken to his Instagram page to write a beautiful tribute to Nigerian actress, Rita Dominic, as she celebrates her birthday.

He talked about how she was humble and very accommodating to him even when he was just the personal assistant of Richard Mofe Damijo and further revealed his memorable encounters with the thespian.

He wrote:

Nigerian Lady busted for using Davido’s daughter’s photo to announce the birth of her son

... Really, this is totally absurd as someone rightly said, "sense need to fall on this lady"

So a Married Nigerian Lady, Koko Lolo Nneka, a few days ago, welcomed a bouncing baby boy and she made the announcement on Facebook.

“Osinbajo should stop lying, Buhari will never return as President” – FFK Says

In a series of tweets posted this morning, the Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s health condition is “pathetic” and he will never return to govern the country.

He called on Acting Presiden

BREAKING: School vice principal shot dead in Akwa Ibom

Gunmen have killed a vice principal of a community school in Nkek village, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

The police spokesperson in the state, Ikechukwu Chukwu, who confirmed the incident to PREMIUM TIMES, said the principal was shot dead in the school premises on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Chukwu said the police were investigating the killing.

I can’t lie i’m so happy my dad just became a senator – B-red

Last weekend, Dr Ademola Adeleke, father of singer B-Red, was elected the senator to represent Osun West Senatorial district in the senate. B-Red went on twitter this afternoon to express his joy over his father’s electoral victory.

Photo: Suspected Armed Robbers Kill Fuel Station Manager In Cross Rivers

In the early hours of today, A Fuel station manager identified as Mr Sampson, was killed by suspected armed robbers on Meza Filling Station along Calabar-Ugep-Ikom Highway in Ugep, Cross Rivers

The hoodlums attacked him with what looked like machetes or axes as his body had cuts.

Zahra finally open up on her father, President Buhari's health

President Buhari’s daughter, Zahra Buhari-Indimi has finally said something about her father, the President’ health.

It’s been over 60 days since President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria for London, and the whole of Nigeria is worried about him.

Hilarious! Elderly Woman Flashes Her Bra for the Entire Dodger Stadium [Video]

An elderly woman was having a grand ol’ time at the Dodgers game on Sunday when she was featured on the stadium Jumbotron.

As she danced, the crowd cheered her on when suddenly she decided to flash everyone. Luckily, she was wearing a bra but the gasp from the crowd suggests that no one was prepared to see what they just saw.

Unbelievable! Woman Hires a Hitman to Kill Her Firefighter Husband for Insurance Money

45-year-old Uloma Curry-Walker, of Ohio, was found guilty of having her firefighter husband killed so that she could collect the insurance money to pay off her debts.

She’s to be sentenced on August 8 for aggravated murder and conspiracy. She faces life in prison.

According to NYDN, the Cleveland resident had given her daughter’s boyfriend a $1,000 down payment to find a killer to take Walker out, prosecutors charged.

James Harden Signs a Mouthwatering $228 Million Contract with the Houston Rockets

James Harden signed a four-year contract extension with the Houston Rockets that will run through the 2022-23 season.

He’ll now earn $228 million total through the end of his contract, making it the richest contract in NBA history.

According to ESPN, Harden, the runner-up to Russell Westbrook for the NBA’s MVP this season, has two years and $59 million left on his current contract. The four-year extension carries a value of $170 million and is the richest extension in NBA history.

Spotify Denies Claims They’re Making Up Fake Artists to Generate Money

Spotify has responded to a report from earlier this week on Vulture that alleged the streaming service was paying producers to create songs under fake names that were then put on premium playlists to generate money for the service.

“This upfront payment saves the company from writing fat streaming checks that come with that plum playlist placement, but tricks listeners into thinking the artists actually exist and limits the opportunities for real music-makers to make money,” reads the article.

VIDEO: Safaree Samuels Says ‘F*ck Meek Mill,’ Calls Him a ‘Coward’

Safaree Samuels is still mad that Meek Mill’s crew tried to jump him during BET Weekend. 

He spoke to cameras at the TCL Theater on Saturday for Ray J‘s “Redemption” screening and had some choice words.

Watch below:

Serena Williams Flaunts Major Sideboob In Loved Up Photo With Her Boo

Lovebirds!

We Grabbed Each Other And Our Kisses Were Passionate - Wale Ojo On Kissing Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Actor Wale Ojo, is not sorry about his sex scenes with Omotola Ekeinde in the movie ALTER EGO. Speaking with Inside Nollywood the actor talked about marriage revealing why he is hesitant in taking his partner to the altar.

“I don’t know if there’s a problem with marriage, but I like being in a relationship without the pressure of marriage. Whenever I want to play sex roles in a movie, I discuss with my partner. ‎I enjoy myself more without marriage or its pressure,” he said.‎”

Awesome! Check out this mom's bikini body transformation

This is incredible!

Actress Omotola show off curves in dazzling outfit

One of Nollywood finest, Omotola Jolade-Kehinde, 39, flaunts her curves as she steps out for a recent event. The mother of four has never falling shorts of her glam ever since she burst into the limelight.

Photos: Gorgeous aspiring model bathed with acid on 21st birthday

A man has been arrested in connection with an acid attack on an aspiring model and her cousin that left them with life-changing injuries.

John Tomlin was held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent over the incident in Beckton, east London, on June 21.

Wawu! Brothel rents out lifelike robot sex doll with 32E boobs for €100 an hour

A silicone robot sex doll weighing eight stone with 32E boobs is being rented out in a brothel at a cost of €100 per hour.

The realistic doll has a metal skeleton and can be twisted into any position. Since the doll arrived at the brothel in Dublin less than a month ago, dozens of punters have visited the artificial woman named Passion Dolly.

Bobrisky deletes this photo (See Why)

Bobrisky showed off his visibly chubbier face and after many called him ugly, he deleted the picture.

Dammy Krane gives out money on Twitter despite his fraud charges in the US

Despite facing 8 counts of credit card fraud charges in the US, and a possible jail term, Dammy Krane took to Twitter yesterday to announce he is giving away 100k.