I Don’t Have A Problem Acting Nude Because My Body Is My Laptop- Upcoming Actress

Read Sylvia Oluchy, reply in an interview with BestofNollywood, 
She was asked if there’s a limit to what she can do on set and if she could go nude for a movie role and here is what the actress said; 

”I don’t have any boundaries because my body is my laptop. Others have their laptops and files, what I have is my body and voice, Even the concept of nudity, I don’t have any problems what so ever, but it has to make sense, if it enriches the story and is done tastefully, I mean sometimes you can see nudity been done for a good reason, like in the west, they could take off their clothes to protest. Like I said, I don’t have problem with nudity, I just want it to make sense”.

Security arrest five suspected Boko Haram members in Kaduna

Five suspected members of the Boko Haram sect were on Wednesday arrested by the Joint Security Forces in Kaduna State.

A top security source who confirmed the arrest on Thursday in Kaduna, said the arrest was carried out by the Department of State Services (DSS) in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police Force in an operation launched to foil a planned attack on a Police Station at Kwanan Dangora, Zaria in Kaduna State.

“During the early hours of Wednesday, 19th February, 2014, while assigned members of the Boko Haram sect were on their way to actualize the planned attacks, they were arrested by the joint security forces,” the source who pleaded for anonymity said.

The names of the arrested members of the sects are 28-year-old king pin, Bashir Ali, Abdullahi Adam 21 , Adamu Abdullahi ,29, Abubakar Abdullahi 32 and Mohammed Umar, 32.

“Some of the weapons we recovered from the suspects includes seven primed Improvised Explosives Devices (IED) one General Purpose Machine Gun , three AK 47 Riffles, five fully charged magazines,66 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunitions and a Jerry Can of petrol among other things, “the source disclosed.

Bashir Ali, the leader of the foiled attack who spoke briefly said he was recruited into the deadly group by one Lawal currently at large.

“Lawal gave us a car and N17,000 at Karfi near Kano to attack the Kwanan Dangora police station on Tuesday and deposit all the weapons that will have been stolen from the police station to a hide out in Kunkumi, Kaduna State.

“I was recruited into the group 14 months ago by somebody I met in a commercial vehicle in Bauchi. But, I must emphasize here that our operation since after the death of Mohammed Yusuf has nothing to do with islam

Moses’ll prove his worth in Brazil –Babalade

Senegal ’92 Africa Cup of Nations bronze medallist Ajibade Babalade has tipped Super Eagles  winger Victor  Moses to prove his worth in the summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

 Moses, who joined Liverpool from Chelsea on a season-long loan last year after slipping down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, has been limited to eight  starts and 13  substitute appearances for the Reds in the season following Raheem Sterling’s return to form.

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi  and other Nigerians have expressed their  concerns  over Moses’ bench role at Liverpool, with less than four months to the World Cup, but Babalade insists  the 23-year-old can handle the situation.

“Moses is a player we shouldn’t write off because he is not playing many games at Liverpool,” the former Austria-based  defender, popularly called Kunde,   told our correspondent on the telephone during the week.

“He is a good player and he showed his class at the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa last year.

 “In fact, he was instrumental in our winning the tournament. He also proved himself during the World Cup qualifiers.

“I believe he will prove his worth in the World Cup because he has the quality to do it. He will emerge as one of the stars of the World Cup.

“We shouldn’t be disturbed by what’s happening to him at Liverpool at the moment.”

The former Nigeria centre-back said the Eagles should not be afraid of Lionel  Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo   and other  world stars in  Brazil.

Babalade added, “Neymar, Messi and  Ronaldo are human beings. We shouldn’t be afraid of any player in the World Cup.

“Football is a team game and if we play as a team in Brazil, we can reach the second round or the quarterfinals. We shouldn’t deceive ourselves: we can’t win the World Cup now.

“Our players shouldn’t feel inferior because they are not playing for big clubs. They must believe in themselves and play as  a team.

“I was unknown  when (former Nigeria coach) Clemens Westerhof   took me to Senegal ’92 and asked me to mark  the highly-rated (Senegal’s) Jules Bocande  in our first  group game,   and I did the job well.

“Our players can become big names in Brazil if they are focused and determined. We should believe in Keshi. He has proved himself by winning the Africa Cup of Nations and giving us a ticket to the World Cup.

“He needs top friendly matches to prepare the team for the World Cup. I’m happy that we will face  Mexico (in the United States on March 5).

However, the  Shooting Stars team manager urged  his  former Eagles teammate to pick his  players for the World Cup “based on their current form”.

“I’m not against Osaze Odemwingie’s return to the national team but he shouldn’t stroll into the team without needing to fight for his place,”  he said.

 “Joseph Yobo  is still relevant to the Eagles but he should also fight for his place in the World Cup squad.

“I watched him against Manchester City and he convinced me that he  still has a lot to offer the country.

“(Godfrey) Oboabona and Kenneth Omeruo are good defenders but we need Yobo’s  experience.”

Babalade maintains that  out-of-favour Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uche deserves a place in the  World Cup squad, saying the player  has returned to top form.

 “Uche is our deadliest striker and his inclusion in the World Cup squad will help the country in Brazil,” he said.

How Jonathan secured PDP governors’ support

President Goodluck Jonathan secured the approval of the governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party before suspending the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Sanusi Lamido, from office, SATURDAY PUNCH has learnt.

The secret meeting, which was held inside the First Lady Conference Hall at the Presidential Villa on Monday, was attended by the PDP governors.

The governors, who attended the meeting included  Sule Lamido (Jigawa); Liyel Imoke (Cross River); Ibrahim Shema (Katsina); Martins Elechi (Ebonyi); Theodore Orji (Abia); Ramalan Yero (Kaduna) and Gabriel Suswam (Benue).

Others are Seidu Dakingari (Kebbi); Idris Wada (Kogi); Babangida Aliyu (Niger); Jonah Jang (Plateau); Isa Yuguda (Bauchi); Garba Umar (Taraba); Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta); Bala Ngilari (Deputy Governor, Adamawa) and Sam Jonah (Deputy Governor Bayelsa).

Vice-President Namadi Sambo; National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu; the party’s Deputy National Chairman, Uche Secondus and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, also attended alongside the President.

One of the governors who attended the meeting said that the President actually tabled the issue and was advised to act fast because the leadership of the party and the Presidency were of the opinion that the suspended CBN governor was becoming a major opposition figure as the race for 2015 approached.

The source said, “The President tabled the matter and the governors and the leadership of the party agreed that the matter needed to be dealt with early.

“While some argued that the matter should be left till a later date to enable the suspended CBN governor to serve out his tenure, which ought to end around middle of the year, others felt that it would be better for him to be suspended in order not to cause further damage to the fortune of the President and the party as the race for 2015 hit up.

“We were of the opinion that the CBN governor was becoming a major opposition figure in the country and that the earlier the man was dealt with, the better for us.

“Though we didn’t expect that he would be suspended this week, we knew that he was not a lover of the party and the reelection bid of the President.”

The source said that it was clear that the suspended CBN governor was going to damage the electoral fortune of the President and the party with the way he was going with his campaign on the non-remittance of some funds from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation into the Federation Account.

“With his position, we expected him to be part of the government, but with his  utterances, it was clear that Sanusi was becoming a major opposition to the party and the President,” the governor said.

Meanwhile, members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum have called for an emergency meeting to discuss the suspension of Sanusi by President Goodluck Jonathan.

The meeting, which will hold at the Rivers State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, was summoned by the Chairman of the NGF, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi.

Amaechi, who is also the governor of Rivers State, said in a notice of meeting  sent to all the governors and signed by the Director General of the Forum, Mr. Asishana Okauru, that the meeting which would be the 3rd in 2014, would also discuss other issues.

Yoruba actress Biola Ige; Men want to just get in-between my leg

Nollywood Actress, Biola Ige, says she has realised that most men simply want to have sex with her and move on.

Speaking about her relationship status, she said, ‘I am not dating now. I have grown over the years and realised that most men want to just get in-between your legs.’

She added that she is content being without any male partner, saying, ‘I have chosen to be on my own and remain focused. If the right man comes and he is truly ready to date and not just to have fun, I will have a rethink.’

The actress also said she is not sure if there’s an ideal man. ‘Is there even an ideal man really? If I say this person is my ideal man and the person does not like you, what will you do?’ .

Skales denies signing with Timaya’s Dem Mama Records

Hours ago, news broke that Skales is currently in talks with Pop singer Timaya for a record label deal with his Dem Mama Records. The rapper says the news is totally false.

This comes after NET exclusively
reported that the rapper has ended his three-year recording contract with Empire Mates Entertainment (EME). Sources told NET that the label decided not to extend the contract with the rapper as they see it as non-profitable.

Urban culture blog PopOffCentral reported the rumours of a deal between between Skales and Dem Mama Records yesterday. Sources close to Skales also told NET that although the rapper is in talks with Timaya, he has another record label offer and is currently weighing his options.

‘He has two deals on the table as we speak, he’s weighing both deals to see which pays him‘, a source tells NET.

Skales however says the news is completely false, explaining that the media has taken his friendship with Timaya out of context.

‘It’s not true. I’m not signed with Timaya or Dem Mama Records. I’m just doing my thing. Timaya is my friend and that’s what it is’, Skales told NET over the telephone.

Meanwhile, there have been other reports that Skales currently resides in Timaya’s home in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Skales has also denied the report.

‘I go to Timaya’s crib because he’s got a studio and we just vibe. I’ve got a studio too and he comes over. It’s all love around here’, Skales explained.

Skales is currently working on his solo debut album ‘All the Above’

PREGNANCY SCANDAL: 2Face Idibia’s Management Releases Official Statement – READ

Reports of 2face Idibia impregnating a banker named, Teniola went viral this week, the singer and his wife, Annie Idibia have since taken to their social media to deny the rumor.

According to a soft sell magazine – Icon Weekly, music superstar 2Face Idibia is expecting a child with a graduate of University of Lagos named Teniola who happens to be a “Lagos Top Banker” and also 2face’s account manager.

2face management – 960 Music Group has released an official statement to clear the rumor making waves.

Read below:

A few days ago, a rumour surfaced about 2Face Idibia allegedly getting a young woman pregnant and various versions of the story have emerged since then.

2Face would like to categorically state that these stories are completely false and baseless.

The press has published this story in many versions without confirming the authenticity of the allegations. He would like to make it very clear: THERE IS NO TRUTH TO THIS STORY.

He would also like to request that the media houses that have already published this story issue retractions without any delay.

2Face does not have anything to hide and if the story were true, he would admit it and not try to lie to the public by denying it.

When striving to maintain journalistic integrity, it is important for the press to make sure that they have irrefutable evidence before publishing potentially harmful news such as this. In this case, there has been no confirmation of the authenticity of the rumor.

We do not know what the true motives are behind the peddling of such a vicious rumor, but we would like to make sure that everyone knows the truth about it.

‘Those Who Say I’m Suffering From Spiritual Illness Lack Intellect’ – Popular Nollywood Actor Spits Fire

It was also said that he hadn’t been able to secure a movie role since last year, and that his wife therefore became the breadwinner of the house.

The actor, who was obviously enraged by the reports, came out to say:

“It is unfortunate that some people who lack intellect, pedigree and even the common comprehension or application of simple grammatical nuances would wake up one day and decide that the best way to advance themselves is to rubbish a name they have no inkling as to its evolution!

“An irritating upstart came up with a story that I am facing eviction from my house. And that I am struggling to return to Nollywood. Ordinarily I wouldn’t dignify this kind of blabber with a response, but seeing it is going viral and my friends, family, fans and well-wishers have been urging me to react, I thereby have to do this. I have no idea what this simpleton is talking about. The clown even claimed I was a former Glo Ambassador. That goes to show the level of research that went into his story and its attendant ‘credibility’. Credible journalists who have interviewed me in recent times will note that he plagiarised some of their articles by stealing comments I made there and claiming I said them in response to his story. The clown has unwittingly shot himself in the foot and he will soon hear from my lawyers. The time when so-called journalists or self-styled bloggers will mess the good and hard-earned names of hard-working professionals whose only crime is that their job puts them in the limelight is over. Others will learn from … when the law takes its course.

May God continue to bless my wonderful fans who saw this rubbish for what it is and have refused to be deceived and sent on a fool’s errand of spreading falsity. God bless.

SUPER! Iyanya, P-Square And Many Other Nigerian Artistes Nominated For 2014 World Music Awards

Several Nigerian artistes including Waje, P-Square, D’banj, Iyanya, Femi Kuti, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Timaya, Dr Sid, Praiz, 2face Idibia and others bagged nominations in various categories in the 2014 World Music Awards.

The World Music Awards rewards the best-selling music artistes from every continent. It is decided by votes.
Iyanya leads the Nigerian nominees with 6 nominations. Waje was nominated in four categories including Album of the Year and Female Artist of the Year. The ‘I wish’ songbird is enjoying some international attention off of her debut album. She was also nominated as African Artist of the Year in the Black Canadian Awards a few days ago beside South African star Lira and Kardinal Offishall.
See WMA Africa’s nomination list below:

Africa’s World Best Song –
Iyanya – Away
Efya – Best in Me
Timaya – Shake Yur Bum ft. Michael Montana
Wizkid – Eledumare
Tiwa Savage – Eminado ft. Don Jazzy
Black Theama – Fe Balad El Ay Haga
Banky W – Jasi
Iyanya – Le Kwa Ukwu
DJ Assad – Li Tournier
Kinki Kids – Mada Namida Ni Naranai Kanashimi
Samira Said – Mazal
Moneoa Moshesh – More Than You
Anselmo Ralph – Nao Me Tocas
Kenza Farah & Lucenzo – Obsesion (Tropical Family)
D’Banj – Oliver Twist
P Square – Personally
Nhass – Qali Qlibi Marra ft. Mehdi K-libre
Seyi Shay – Ragga Ragga
Tamer Hosny – Si Al Sayed ft. Snoop Dogg
Mode9 – Super Human ft. Canibus
Dr. Sid – Surulere (Remix) ft. Don Jazzy, Wizkid & Phyno
Imany – You Will Never Know

Africa’s World Best Album –
Mamadou Kelly – Adibar
Amr Diab
Ana Kter – Sherine
Tamer Hosny – Bahebak Enta
Rokia Traore – Beautiful Africa
Anselmo Ralph – Best Of Anselmo Ralph
Khaled – C’est La Vie
Jannat – Hob Jamid
Wael Jassar – Meshit Kalass
Femi Kuti – No Place For My Dream
Debademba – Souleymane
Imany – The Shape Of a Broken Heart
Africando – Viva Africando
Waje – W.A.J.E

Africa’s World Best Video –
Efya – Best in Me
Amr Diab – El Lelila
Tiwa Savage – Eminado ft. Don Jazzy
Black Theama – Fe Balad El Ay Haga
Banky W – Jasi
Iyanya – Le Kwa Ukwu
DJ Assad – Li Tournier
Moneoa Moshesh – More Than You
Kenza Farah & Lucenzo – Obsesion (Tropical Family)
D’Banj – Oliver Twist
P Square – Personally
Seyi Shay – Ragga Ragga
Imany – You Will Never Know

Africa’s World Best Female Artiste –
Angham
Efya
Imany
jannat
Latifah
Lira
Moneoa Moshesh
Rokia Traore
Samira Said
Seyi Shay
Sherine
Tiwa Savage
Waje
Zaho

Africa’s World Best Male Artiste –
2face Idibia
Abd Elfattah Grini
Ahmed Soultan
Akon
Amr Diab
Anselmo Ralph
Banky W
Cheb Mami
Danny K
Darey
Davido
D’Banj
Dr. Sid
Fally Ipupa
Femi Kuti
Fuse ODG
Ice Prince
Iyanya
Jose Chameleone
KCee
Khaled
Loyiso Bala
Mamadou Kelly
Mode9
Mohamed Hamaki
Olamide
Praiz
Saber Rebai
Tamer Hosny
Timaya
Wizkid
Wyre

Africa’s World Best Group –
Africando
Black Theama
Debademba
Mafikizolo
Mi Casa
Nhass
P-Square
R2bees
Radio & Weasle
Wama
Wust El-Balad
Zone Fam

Africa’s World Best Live Act –
2face Idibia
Abd Elfattah Grini
Africando
Ahmed Soultan
Akon
Amr Diab
Angham
Anselmo Ralph
Banky W
Black Theama
Cheb Mami
Danny K
Darey
Davido
D’Banj
Debademba
Dr. Sid
Efya
Fally Ipupa
Femi Kuti
Fuse ODG
Ice Prince
Imany
Iyanya
Jannat
Jose Chameleone
Kcee
Khaled
Latifah
Lira
Loyiso Bala
Mafikizolo
Mamadou Kelly
Mi Casa
Mode9
Mohamed Hamaki
Moneona Moshesh
Nhass
Olamide
Praiz
P_Square
R2bees
Radio & Weasle
Rokia Traore
Saber Rebai
Samira Said
Seyi Shay
Sherine
Tamer Hosny
Timaya
Timomatic
Tiwa Savage
Waje
Wama
Wizkid
Wust EL-Balad
Wyre
Zaho
Zone Fam
Africa’s World Best Entertainer Of The Year
Tuface Idibia
Abd Elfattah Grini
Ahmed Soultan
Akon
Amr Diab
Angham
Anselmo Ralph
Banky W
Cheb Mami
Danny K
Darey
Davido
D’Banj
Dr. Sid
Efya
Fally Ipupa
Femi Kuti
Fuse ODG
Ice Prince
Imany
Iyanya
Jannat
Jose Chameleone
Kcee
Khaled
Latifah
Lira
Loyiso Bala
Mafikizolo
Mamadou Kelly
Mode9
Mohamed Hamaki
Moneona Moshesh
Olamide
Praiz
Rokia Traore
Saber Rebai
Samira Said
Seyi Shay
Sherine
Tamer Hosny
Timaya
Tiwa Savage
Wael Jassar
Waje
Wizkid
Wyre
Zaho

Police arraign meat seller, pupil for stealing dogs

A pupil of Sari Iganmu Senior Secondary School, Alabi Matthew, and a dog meat seller, Godwin Igwe, have been arraigned before an Ebute Meta Magistrate’s Court for allegedly conspiring to steal three dogs belonging to one Akeem Saheed.

The police said the incident happened at Sari Iganmu, Lagos State.

It was learnt that Mattew had been in the habit of stealing the local dogs and selling them to Igwe, who killed them and sold pieces of their meat to his customers.

The dogs, which were valued at N24,000 each, were sold to Igwe at N3,800.

It was learnt that the SS2 pupil was caught in the early hours of Sunday by a vigilance group, while making away with the third dog he stole.

He had allegedly stolen two between November 2013 and January 2014.

The vigilance group reportedly queried him on where he got the dog, and when he could not give a satisfactory answer, he was handed over to the police.

Matthew allegedly confessed to the police that he had stolen two other dogs from Saheed, who traded in dogs.

His confession led to the arrest of Igwe, who said he bought the dogs from Matthew because he (Matthew) told him he needed the money to support his education.

They were both arraigned on Tuesday on four counts.

The charge reads in part, “That you, Alabi Matthew, and Godwin Igwe, sometime between November 2013 and January 2014, at Moshalashi Street, Sari Iganmu Orile, in the Lagos Magisterial District, did conspire among yourselves to commit felony to wit; stealing.

“That you, Alabi Matthew, on February 16, about 5.30am at 48 Moshalashi Street, Sari Iganmu in the Lagos Magisterial District, did steal a dog valued N24,000 property of Akeem Saheed.”

The prosecutor, Ishola Samuel who was represented by Ajobiewe Adebayo, said the offence was punishable under sections 285 and 326 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, Nigeria, 2011.

The defendants pleaded not guilty and elected summary trial.

The magistrate, Mrs M.O Tanimola, admitted them to bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties each in like sum.

The matter was adjourned till March 12, 2014.