MTN Project Fame’s unbeatable milestone in UK, US, Canada and Africa

One would be right to affirm that consistency, creativity and professionalism have been the hallmark of the ongoing MTN Project Fame 7.0. Little wonder why the TV broadcast and online channels of the show have gathered a huge global followership in such a short span.  About a week ago, the cumulative views on YouTube hit a stunning figure of 4.7 million. A breakdown of the statistics shows that 1.7 million was recorded this season, with a large chunk of the traffic coming from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.

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Boko Haram: Shekau impersonator killed by Nigerian troops?

The Nigerian military may have recorded a major victory in the war against Boko Haram as the man suspected to be mimicking late Abubakar Shekau in recent videos from the sect, may have been killed during the September 17th battle in Konduga, Borno state.

A senior military source said "it is getting more certain that the terrorists' commander who has been mimicking Shekau in those videos is the one killed in Konduga on September 17."

Sources at the image making company of the Nigerian government, PRNigeria, say the death of the man believed to be the leader of the group is responsible for the scattering of the sect members in different independent locations in neighboring countries.

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Ebola: Primary & Secondary schools in Lagos to resume Oct. 8th

The NUT and other bodies and individuals who were against the September 22nd resumption date of primary and secondary schools in Lagos have succeeded as the Lagos state government have approved a new resumption date. Schools will now resume October 8th.

Governor Fashola approved the new resumption date at a stakeholders' forum which held today Sunday September 21st in Lagos. He said they decided to postpone the date to allow for the distribution of Ebola preventive materials in schools across the state

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Ibrahim Babangida reportedly hospitalized in Germany

According to Sahara Reporters, former Head of state, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida popularly known as IBB is currently in a hospital in German. He was reportedly rushed to Germany about 10 days ago from his hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger State. SR reports that the former military dictator who is 73 years old is severely ill and that his ailment relates to a chronic back ailment for which he earlier had surgery in Germany.

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Photos: Nicki Minaj's weird butt at iHeartRadio music festival

There were reports a few weeks ago that Nicki Minaj ruptured her butt while performing on stage at the VMAs. Many didn't believe it but on Friday night, her butt seemed to lean to the left side as she performed at the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The butt looks weird but maybe there's a better explanation, like camera angle..?

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Lovely pics: Usher admires Alicia Keys baby bump at music show

Usher pictured admiring the baby bump of his dear friend, singer Alicia Keys at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Vegas on Friday

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PDP adopt Pres. Jonathan as sole candidate for 2015 elections

Every politician looking to contest in next year's presidential election should join other parties as President Jonathan has just been chosen as PDP's sole candidate for the 2015 elections. Members of the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the party adopted him this afternoon during a meeting (which is still going on) at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.

The President, VP Sambo, Senate President, and many PDP governors are at the meeting

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Photos: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde shines at movie premiere in USA

Omotola looked beautiful at the premiere of her new movie 'Blood In The Lagoon' (directed by Teco Benson) in Houston, Texas. See more photos after the cut...

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Beyonce subtly shuts down pregnancy rumours

A few days ago, rumors spread that Beyonce was pregnant with her second child after Jay Z changed his lyrics to mention a new baby during the Paris stop of their On the Run Tour. (Read here). It looks like it may not be true because yesterday pictures of Beyonce holding a full champagne glass to celebrate the end of their On the Run tour popped up online.

This power couple have a way of shutting down rumours. No need to release a statement or tweet, just release photos ...

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Beyonce shows off her amazing bikini body in new pics

Beyonce today took to her Tumblr page to share some pictures from her 33rd birthday which she celebrated with Jay Z, Blue Ivy, her mother and mother-in-law in the South of France. What a body she's got. See more photos after the cut...

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Rihanna lashes out at CBS for pulling her song from NFL broadcast

Rihanna is pissed at TV network CBS...and when Rihanna is pissed, she doesn't hold back. Last week CBS pulled Rihanna's 'Run This Town' from the NFL opening night credits in the wake of the Ray Rice domestic abuse incident citing her past as an abuse victim as reason for their action...

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South African govt say 67 of its citizens died in Synagogue building collapse

South African president, Jacob Zuma announced today that 67 of its citizens died in the Synagogue building collapse that occurred on September 12th. The South Africans were in Nigeria to seek spiritual help and were staying at the guest house before it collapsed. Read the full statement from President Zuma after the cut...

I am greatly saddened to announce that 67 South Africans died and scores of others sustained injuries, after a building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations collapsed on Friday, 12 September 2014, in Lagos, in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

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School resumption: GEJ pleads with NUT, says Govt isn't foolish

Speaking with journalists today September 16th in Abuja, President Jonathan appealed to members of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT to return to the classrooms on Sept. 22 as there is no known case of Ebola in the country at the moment. Below is what he said...

"We have been able to manage Ebola and the whole world is happy with us and we must tell the whole world that we have managed Ebola and no Nigerian should be segregated because of Ebola. In fact Osun State was to have their festival and the news came to me to cancel it I said no, Ebola is no longer a threat in Nigeria and we must tell the world that we have been able to contained Ebola."

Yes, Ebola is in the West Coast, it could happen in Ghana, it‎ could happen in Senegal or any of the West African countries or beyond but they have not closed down their institutions. If we still have Ebola definitely we will not open any of our institutions but we don’t have Ebola. I dare ask is NUT ‎saying that until the world is able to end Ebola is Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone before Nigeria should open our institutions? It is not right. Government is not a fool, it is not any labour body that asked us to take that decision, we took it because we felt that we must protect our citizens.  

This is one government that discusses with anybody that has issues to discuss. Even NUT has no reason to threaten industrial action because of Ebola, the governors took that decision.  I called all the governors of the states to come with their commissioners of health. On the day of that meeting I did not even allow them to speak because they will play politics. I asked all the commissioners including the Secretary of Health in Abuja, to brief us ‎on the steps they have taken and they listened to their colleagues because it was also a peer review process. If you are hiding certain things by the time you hear your colleagues you will go back and get things done. 

We are sure that even if one mad Sawyer comes again, nobody will contract Ebola. We have managed Ebola very well, the world is happy we must tell the world that no Nigerian should be suspected of Ebola and that is the position of government. I will plead with NUT and other unions that this does not require industrial action. They should commend government, they should work with us, they are Nigerians, all Nigerians must work together to make sure that we contain Ebola. Why do we want to create problems where it is not necessary, it is uncalled for.” He said

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Lagos Comic Con 2014, ‘Integrating cultures through creativity and arts’

The Lagos Comic Con, Africa’s first and only comic convention is set to host the crème de la crème of the creative and entertainment industry at this year’s edition. The event has grown from just an industry event to one that accommodates all things creative in Visual arts, animation, gaming, technology, music and film.

The event in its third edition promises to grow bigger every year with greater participation of brands and enthusiasts from home and abroad. With the support of corporate organisation’s like Nigeria’s number one instant noodle, Indomie Instant Noodle who are our Major Sponsor for 2014, WACOM NIGERIA, EASY TAXI, Cytech, Iread Africa and many more, this year’s event will offer more excitement and lots of prizes for competitions within the event.

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Usher ready to tie the knot again?

Looks like Usher is thinking about settling down again. A few weeks after mentioning in an interview that he hoped his ex-wife Tameka Raymond would stop using his last name if he ever married again, Usher admits he's getting closer to tying the knot again.

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Newlyweds Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt enjoy honeymoon onboard luxury yacht

Newly married Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have six children together so it will probably be hard for them to leave the kids behind and go on their honeymoon...so their kids are with them as they enjoy their honeymoon and prepare for their new movie together, By The Sea.

They are pictured above aboard a luxury yacht in Malta. See more photos after the cut...

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The resemblance between Jay Z and Blue Ivy though...(photos)

I know he's her dad and they are supposed to look alike but the resemblance sometimes just hits me! She's his spitting image.

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Photos: Serena Williams and her wicked bikini body hit the beach

Serena Williams and her wicked curves hit Miami Beach yesterday Sept. 13th to soak in some sun. She was in company of actress Eva Longoria and her new man, Jose. See more photos after the cut...

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Finalists Emerge for MTN Project Fame Season 7

Moulding ordinary people into superstars is a process you can describe as herculean & MTN Project Fame has not done badly in that regard. Over the years, Iyanya, Praize, Chidimma, iMike, Kesse, Monica and many others have been transformed by the mastery and professionalism of Project Fame’s Faculty members and judges with the support of MTN. 

After eight intensive weeks of competition, the finalists, among whom the latest superstar will emerge, have been announced. Kindly meet them after the cut...

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Photos: Synagogue building had no govt approval, Fashola visits site

Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola today visited the site of the collapsed building inside the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun. He commiserated with the church founder, Prophet T.B Joshua and also ordered all church workers to stop work on the site to enable officials of the Nigerian Emergency Management Authority work effectively. See more photos after the cut...

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Obafemi Martins' babymama sends message to haters, shares after sex photo with her man

Well, I'm assuming it's an after sex photo because of what she wrote...and the bulge down there. Oya, look for it...lol

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Hilarious! Boyfriend made to wear 'I hate girls' T-shirt by jealous GF

A jealous girlfriend, whose boyfriend was traveling with his friends to Ibiza for a weekend getaway made him wear a T.shirt that will make other girls know he's taken. Abbie Bartlett designed the funny T.shirt withpictures of her and her boyfriend Leon Connelly plastered all over it with the words;  

"I love my girlfriend Abbie, I hate the girls in Ibiza, so please stay away from me’.

20-year-old Abbie said when she printed the T.shirts, her 24 year old boyfriend thought it was funny and agreed to wear it

“He saw the funny side of it because it is really just a joke, he and I have a really similar sense of humour,” she said. Continue...

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Etisalat and Samsung Join Fight Against Ebola

In a bid to raise the level of awareness, lend support and curb the spread of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria, most reliable and innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat, and global leader in technology, Samsung Electronics West Africa yesterday, Wednesday September 3^rd announced theirsupport to the Ebola Containment Trust Fund.

A presentation of Samsung Galaxy Smartphones, Etisalat SIM cards bundled with data and airtime, whichwill be used by health workers for collection of data on individuals who have had contact with those infected with Ebola, was made at the Etisalat Office. Continue...

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Publisher Adesuwa Onyenokwe covers September issue of TW mag

Veteran broadcaster & publisher of TW magazine, Adesuwa Onyenokwe covers the September issue of the magazine. As the mag turns 7 this month, the editors thought it fitting to use its publisher as the cover star, to chronicle the TW story through the years and the amazing woman behind it all.

In this interview, AO as her team fondly calls her, talks us through her story of tenacity, drive, dedication and ambition. She shares her journey from television (as a broadcaster on NTA) to print (as publisher & editor in chief of TW) and back on the small screen with Seriously Speaking (a talk show anchored by her and aired on Channels TV& GET TV)

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