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Beyoncé named Forbes' most powerful celeb, makes $115m in one year

According to Forbes magazine, Beyonce is the most powerful celebrity in the world right now. The magazine today unveiled its Celebrity 100 and put queen Bey at No.1 ahead of Oprah Winfrey and her husband, Jay Z.

See the top 10 most powerful celebs and how much they earned from June 2013 to June 2014 below..
1. Beyonce: $115million

2. LeBron James - $72million,
3. Dr. Dre - $620million
4.Oprah Winfrey-  $82million
5. Ellen DeGeneres  - $70million
6 .Jay Z - $60million
7. Floyd Mayweather- $105million
8. Rihanna -  $48million
9. Katy Perry- $40million
10. Robert Downey Jnr - $75million.

Out of the 10 most powerful and highest earning celebs of 2014, 7 of them are blacks! Amazing stuff! Justin Bieber fell to 33 in 2014 from number 9 in 2013, while tennis player Roger Federer, director Steven Spielberg and rock band Bon Jovi dropped out of the top 10 in 2014.

DJ Cuppy on a mission: Financial Times luxury summit, Mexico City

Not too long ago Cuppy was officially dressed as a Tourism Ambassador for the Federal Republic's 'Fascinating Nigeria' campaign. In doing her country proud, the 21 year-old DJ attended the Financial Times Luxury Summit 2014 in Mexico to join some of the world's most influential people in discussing the next 15 emerging economies of which Nigeria is one of them.

This short footage allows us behind the scenes as Cuppy proudly flies the flag for Nigeria in Mexico, not without, of course, catching her behind the decks! Continue...

Photos: Scene of today's bomb blast in Maiduguri market

Here are some pics from the scene of today's early morning bombing that happened at a busy local market in Maiduguri, Borno state. Continue to see more photos...

Rihanna shades BET...lol

This girl is not serious o..lol. Who in the world didn't know that BET Awards was happening this past Sunday? Rihanna, that's who...or at least that's what she wants people to believe. But we see major shade here. Hehe.

So here's what happened. On the night of the awards, one of Rihanna's fans asked her if she was watching the show, and she replied 'it's today'? Yeah right, Rihanna!

She was nominated for 2 BET Awards this year, Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and the FANdemonium Award. She lost both to Beyonce.  

Half of a Yellow Sun now available for online streaming on PanaTV

Finally, the movie everyone has been waiting for is now available for online streaming on panatv.com - for US residents first. UK residents will have to wait till August 4th while the company works feverishly to make it available for streaming in Nigeria despite the ban by the Censor Board.

Half Of A Yellow Sun is the screenplay adaptation of the book of the same name, written by Orange prize winner, Chimamanda Adichie and directed by Biyi Bandele. Continue...

Abuja hotels to submit list of guests to DSS, police daily

Following recent attacks by Boko Haram men on the nation's capital, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed, yesterday issued a statement directing all hotels in Abuja to henceforth submit the list of guests in their hotels on a daily basis to the FCT Directorate of Department of State Security as well as the FCT Police command.

 

The statement which was signed by the Minister's special assistant, Media, Nosike Ogbuenyi, advised residents of Abuja to embark on operation 'know your neighbor' campaign for early identification of strange faces within their neighborhood.

The statement directed all traditional rulers in the FCT to conduct periodic meetings with all the communities within their domain so that they can take stock of the people in their area and report strange faces, if any, to the Police. Continue...

 

The statement also directed that trucks/ lorries bringing goods into the FCT must now offload their contents during the day and not at night anymore. The Minister in the statement said legal actions would be taken on owners of uncompleted buildings in Abuja whose buildings may have been converted to criminal hideouts.

Chris Brown jailed after being thrown out of rehab...

According to a TMZ report, Chris Brown was arrested in Malibu yesterday after getting kicked out of rehab for violating rules...

From TMZ,

Chris Brown is in jail right now, because he violated a judge's order by getting booted from the rehab facility where he's been living for nearly 4 months ... TMZ has learned.   The judge in the Rihanna beating case ordered Chris to live in the Malibu rehab facility for 90 days to get anger management therapy, and he completed the stint earlier this month.  But ... at the last court hearing, the judge modified things and ordered Chris to stay in the facility while the Washington D.C. assault case ran its course.The deal was this ... if Chris left rehab, he would go directly to jail.Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Brown was thrown out of the rehab facility this morning, for violating "internal rules."  We do not know precisely what Chris did, but we're told it did not involve violence or drugs.Sources tell TMZ ... Chris was caught having "an inappropriate relationship" with a female worker at the beginning of the month, but that is NOT why he was thrown out today.As you recall, Chris was previously thrown out of a different facility for throwing a rock at his mom's car window. Chris was picked up by L.A. County Sheriff's deputies this afternoon and is now in jail ...being held with no bail.

Ambassador Ralph Uwechue, one-time president of Ohaneze- Ndigbo, a pan-Igbo sociocultural body, has died. Chief Wechue died yesterday afternoon March 13th at an Abuja hospital.

Elected in November 2008 to head Ohaneze, Chief Uwechue was a envoy leader during the Obasanjo administration where he supervised conflict resolutions in Africa  and was also appointed to lead the ECOWAS Peace mission in Cote d’Ivoire.

An illustrious son of Ogwashi Ukwu Delta state, Chief Uwechue was aged 79. May his soul rest in peace...amen.

Heineken® Showcases UEFA Champions League Trophy In Nigeria

Heineken®, the World’s leading international premium lager beer has explained the rationale behind its bringing the UEFA Champions League Trophy to Nigeria. This is coming just as the Champions League enters the critical 2013/2014 knockout stage. The trophy which arrived in the country on Wednesday with brand ambassador Ruud Gullit, ex-international Footballer and coach,will make a city wide tour of Lagos from March 13 - 16, 2014. Continue...

Chris Brown fires shot at his ex, Karrueche Tran on Twitter?

It was reported last week that it was Karrueche who ended their relationship because she could no longer deal with Chris' obsession with Rihanna. The singer went on twitter some days ago to profess his undying love for Kae...but fast forward to days later and he's singing a different tune 

Earlier today Chris @'d Karrueche on Twitter followed immediately with "These Hoes ain't loyal For real..." before quickly deleting both Tweets. Later he tweeted that his new song titled 'Loyal' will be dropping next week.  See the tweets after the cut...

Tweets recreated below for effects

Chimanda Adichie wins US National Book Critics Circle Award

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie yesterday March 13th won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction for her third novel about race and identity, Americanah.

The prize, which is chosen by 600 book critics and editors from major publications, is among the most prestigious literary recognitions in the world.

The award was presented to her yesterday at a function in Manhattan, USA. Congrats to her. Meanwhile the book was also shortlisted for the Bailey's Women Fiction Prize.

Photo: Toyin Lawani tattoos son's name on her hand

The fashion stylist shared this photo of her new massive tattoo, which is the name of her 2+ months old son. Toyin welcomed a son with fiance Trigakess on the 1st of January this year.

Halle Berry headed for divorce...again?

Actress Halle Berry famously swore on the Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004 that she'd never marry again after her second marriage ended but she went back on her word and got married again...to French actor Olivier Martinez.

Now according to new reports, her marriage to Olivier is on the rocks. The couple have not been photographed together since Dec 7th and Olivier did not accompany Halle to the Academy Awards.

The mother of two has also stopped wearing her wedding band and the couple are rumored to be living apart. Halle and Olivier have one child together and she has one child with former partner Gabriel Aubry.

Halle Berry was married to Atlanta Braves outfielder David Justice from 1993 to 1997 and to R&B singer Eric Benet from 2001 to 2005.

Graphic pics: BH members slaughtered today by security operatives

Nigerian soldiers battled Boko Haram members early this morning in Maiduguri after members of the dreaded sect attempted to seize Giwa Barracks located in the city. This time, the soldiers came out on top as they succeeded in killing many members of the Islamic sect.

Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade released a press statement earlier today explaining what was going on...

Photo: President Jonathan kneels before late Pres. Yar'Adua's mum

President Jonathan who is currently in Katsina State on a 2-day working visit, went to pay a courtesy visit on Hajia Aya Dada, the mother of his late boss, President Umaru Yar'Adua. He showed her great respect by kneeling before her to greet her.

Zaron Victoria Island opens

Zaron V.I branch was officially opened on Sunday March 9th. The new store is located at Suite 38, Prime Shopping Mall, opposite Eti-Osa Local Government LCDA, Muri-Okunola, Victoria Island.

You can start your own business by registering to become a Zaron distributor (guaranteed up to 80% return on investment). The also offer makeover services, and  run training programmes. Visit them oon www.zaron.com.ng. Continue...

'NDLEA drug accusation messed up my acting career' - Baba Suwe

In a recent interview with Encomium mag, popular Yoruba comic actor Baba Suwe said that he has not received any money from NDLEA as damages and that the 'false accusation' has damaged his acting career and most of his friends don't want to associate with him anymore...

"I have not collected any money. The most painful thing is that I was wrongfully accused. Had it been I actually committed the crime, I wouldn't mind but they punished me for nothing. I was in NDLEA for almost three weeks and nothing was found on me. No matter the kind of juju one may have used, I don't think there is anybody that can even conceal cocaine for even two days. It would burst inside the person's stomach which may lead to death. And I believe after all their investigations, they should have released me so that I can continue with my career. But the whole situation, the way I was treated actually rubbished my image. My career has been dwindling. A lot of people who are supposed to be inviting me to take part in their movies abandoned me because of that incident. A lot of people that could have assisted me financially dont want to associate with me again. For instance I was close to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu before and he was very nice to me. He had done a lot for me but now its very difficult for me to be close to him again. He is also even not comfortable with me around him again because of the allegation" Baba Suwe said

Gunmen kill 69 people in Katsina State

69 people including men, women and children were killed in separate attacks and several houses razed in 3 villages in Katsina State this week. Fulani Herdsmen have been accused of being behind the recent attack.

Confirming the attack to AFP, a lawmaker in the state, Honorable Abbas Abdullahi Michika said the men attacked three villages; Mararrabar Maigor, Kura Mota and Maigura Villages, where 47, 7 and 8 bodies were recovered from each village respectively

"So far, 69 bodies have been recovered from the attacks carried out by a large group of gunmen riding on motorcycles".

Fulani Herdsmen have been in a running battle with local farmers over the loss of grazing land which is important for their cattle.

Gov Peter Obi rewards 1st Class Anambra graduates with N1m each

Yesterday at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Anambra state, Anambra Governor Peter Obi presented a cheque of N160 million which is to be disbursed to 160 first class graduates who are origins of the state. The Governor said it was a gesture by his administration to encourage undergraduate students to strive for academic excellence.

He directed that none of the recepients should be given cash but the money should be paid into their various accounts for better utilization.

Every Nigerian deserves a personal tablet powered by Konga & Infinix Joypad 7

2014 has begun in grand style in the world of online shopping with new offerings, clearance sales, 48 hour deals and other weekly promotions on Konga.com

This week, Nigeria’s Largest Online Mall, Konga.com wants every Nigerian student, adult or child to have access to the educational and entertainment benefits that comes with a tablet/computer and is powering this by making the android powered Infinix Joypad 7 tablet available at N19,000 starting from 11am on Monday, March 10, 2014. Continue...

Gabriel Gab-Umoden, Head of Marketing of Konga.com says; “Getting the best deals for our customers is what Konga is all about, and we are happy to be the first with this initiative to power Nigerians with premium tablets at the best prices anywhere in Nigeria”

The infinix Joypad 7 tablet a revolutionary product introduced into the Nigerian market last year, is a Pad, a 3G smart Phone, and a game console. The Joypad which enables all three in one is driven by Qualcomm 3G technology with amazing performance levels

Last week, Konga started a special "Fuel your shopping craze" promotion giving Nigerians access to amazing discounts across home/kitchen category, electronics and fashion categories, continuing this week with new hot deals on items like the new Tecno S7, the Playstation 4, a new JVC Android Tv, the Omotab for kids and a special new Samsung device.

Get the Infinix Joypad 7 Tablet here

Military shut down telecommunication service in Borno State

The Nigerian military yesterday shut down all telecommunication services in Borno state as it takes on Boko Haram activities. Residents in the state woke up yesterday to a "No Service" signal on their phones.

Confirming the shutdown, spokesman of the 7-Division of the Nigeria Army, Muhammed Dole said its a military move necessary under the present circumstance.

"We all know the inconveniences that this might have brought, but it is a necessary and temporary measure that will not take long time” Dobe said.

He said its a sacrifice everyone including the residents have to make in the fight against Boko Haram

Annie Idibia tattoes husband's name, Idibia, on her chest

Annie, who recently returned to Nigeria after giving birth to her second baby in the US, showed off her cute new 'Idibia' tattoo. She shared the pic on instagram....

“Lekki Wives” Leading Ladies arrive London for UK Premiere

Blessing Egbe-Effiom‘s hit show Lekki Wives is taking over the cities of Manchester and London this weekend.

The show will have its UK premiere tonight at the Hilton Hotel Deansgate, Manchester and on Saturday at Lighthouse, London.

The cast of the series including Adaora Ukoh, Kiki Omeili and Keira Hewatch recently arrived in London ahead of the premieres. After taking time to relax, they were invited on a TV show to promote the series.

Music superstar Olamide is scheduled to perform at the after party.

Check out these snaps!

Watch Onos O & Toyin Interview Stars at the 2014 AMVCA on Ndani TV’s “The Red Carpet”

Onos O and Toyin of Ndani TV were LIVE on the red carpet at the just concluded Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for the “The Red Carpet” show.

And of course, they interviewed a few of Africa’s biggest movie stars and personalities.

Check it out!

New Video: 2Shotz – For The Ladies

2Shotz is definitely doing this for the ladies!
Following the release of the EmmyAce-produced track, ‘For The Ladies’ a few days back, 2Shotz has now released the official video.
The video was directed by Paul Gambit.

Photos: Kim K shares sexy bikini selfies

We all know she already got her body back but Kim K likes to remind her fans once in a while. She shared these sexy bikini photos on her instagram page...

Otan! Chris Brown and Karreuche unfollow each other on Twitter

Today we heard that Chris Brown has been reaching out to his ex Rihanna since leaving rehab and now there are reports that Chris and his ride-or-die chick Karrueche Tran have unfollowed each other on Twitter. Someone noticed it and posted on Twitter

Michelle Williams embarrased by Beyonce's new 'raunchy' album

Beyonce's sexually charged new album is a bit much for her Destiny's Child band-mate Michelle Williams. Michelle says Beyonce's songs 'Drunk in Love', 'Blow' and 'Rocket' are quite explicit and somewhat embarrassing to her, stating that the songstress should have kept some things private.

Michelle tells Us Weekly 

"I love her new album. I think it’s amazing!"

"I was telling someone on the way here how I was laughing. I don’t know if it’s laughter of shyness or embarrassment because the makeup artist and everyone was listening to her say these things, and I’m like, 'That’s private girl!' We aren’t supposed to know all that. But she's married and has produced a baby, and we know what you have to do to produce a baby so OK!"

President Jonathan sacks Service Chiefs, appoints new ones

President Jonathan has sacked Nigeria's Service Chiefs and appointed new ones.