Nollywood Actress, Omotola Jalade Made Amnesty International Ambassador

Nollywood award winning star actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has been appointed an ambassador by the world's most popular human rights group, Amnesty International. And this is what they said about her in their website:

Nollywood Actor, Emeka Ike Given Chieftaincy Title

When next you set your eyes on Emeka Ike, please endeavour to address him as a title holder.

The popular actor was given a  Chieftaincy  title  as “a  Christmas gift” on Wednesday, December 28, by the traditional ruler of Egbonike, in Anambra State.

The honour, according to the actor, was conferred on him in appreciation of the smiles he has put on the faces of so many Nigerians and the world at large through his acting prowess.

Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson Emerges Google's Most Searched Celebrity,After Facebook And 2go

One actress who made so much news in the year 2011 is delectable Nollywood screen goddess Mercy Johnson-Odianosen.

Saying that the year has been a really wonderful year for her is stating the obvious, after her largely publicized wedding to Prince Odianosen as the curvaceous actress remained number one choice in Nollywood from Asaba, Enugu, Lagos, to Abuja and beyond gracing posters and movie jackets.

Melanie Amaro Falls Down On Her Kneels Praying And Crying As She Is Crowned Winner Of X Factor USA 2011

Melanie Amaro erupted into a flood of joyful tears last night upon hearing she was crowned the winner of X Factor USA.

The powerful 19-year-old vocalist from Sunrise, Florida could barely keep her composure after winning the Fox talent competition over soulful 30-year-old singer Josh Krajcik of Wooster, Ohio.

Denrele Shines At NBA Awards Night As He Bags Award Number 13

Channel O, VJ and Nigerian entertainer Denrele Edun, won his 13th award as an entertainer at the Nigerian Broadcasters Awards held penultimate Sunday (11 December 2011)at the Lagoon Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Denrele won the Most Popular Presenter in a category where he was nominated with five of Nigeria's top male television and entertainment personalities, including Uti Nwachuckwu of Africa Magic's Jara and M-Net's Big Brother fame. This was Denrele's first win at the second edition of the Nigerian Broadcasters Awards.

Monica Is The Winner Of MTN Project Fame, Season 4!

The sensational singer from Tu Face's own state, Monica beat five others to clinch the winning prize of a mouth watering recording contract, brand new RAV 4 jeep and 2.5 million naira. She deserves that 100% no doubt.

Monica's total prize money is a whooping 7 million naira.  She is the second female to have ever won the singing competition following massive votes that poured her way from her ecstatic fans.

Roy hit second place very close behind her.  He takes home 1.5 million naira and a Toyota corolla saloon car. Good boy!

The finalists. From left: Ruth, Ethel, Ese, Yvonne, Monica and Roy

Third runner up is Ethel while Second runner up is Ese.

War Between Rita Dominic And Ini Edo Continues

The ongoing war between two Nollywood's actresses, Rita Dominic and Ini Edo Ehigwene might not come to an end soon if what we are getting from camps of both sides is anything to go by.

The storm in the tea cup started when Rita took to a social networking site, twitter to show her displeasure at what she indirectly referred to as a sham in the number of votes Ini got overnight while AFRIFF was one.

Both thespians had canvassed for votes to win in the Best Actress of the year category at the just concluded Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in Lagos.

Nollywood Actress, Omotola Nominated For Ghana’s Best Actress Award

Nollywood star actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is set to add another feather to her cap as she  has been   nominated for Ghana Movie Awards Best actress category for her role in Leila Djansi's blockbuster 'Ties That Bind."
The actress, who rewarded dynamic widows in Lagos, yesterday in a program she titled, 'A 20'.
is expected to be in Accra later this month for the premiere of the movie.

Lagos State Enters Guinness World Records

Lagos State has entered the 'Guinness World Record' for been the largest assembly of children reading with an adult. The record was set on the 8 September 2011, when she read with 4,222 pupils, eclipsing the previous record held by the United Kingdom.
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (2nd from right) receiving the certificate for the Guinness Book of Records

24 Year Old Adorable Alexandra Nwokedi Is The "Face of Sleek 2011"

She absolutely radiates the Sleek Studio brand qualities of beauty, style and elegance. And her dazzling smile and gorgeous looks are ideal for promoting the beautiful makeup, hair and skincare products from Sleek Studio.

Victoria Beckham Fought Back Tears As She Is Honoured With "Designer Brand of the Year" At The British Fashion Awards

She is usually known for her steely reserve in public.

But Victoria Beckham was overwhelmed with emotion last night at she was honoured with a top plaudit at the British Fashion Awards last night.

CBN Governor, Lamido Sanusi Wins Forbes Award For "Africa Person Of The Year"

Nigeria's central bank governor Lamido Sanusi has been voted Africa Person of the Year by Forbes magazine.

He beat five other candidates for the inaugural award - including Nobel Peace laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.

Heidi Klum Named 'Most Dangerous Celebrity' On The Web

Heidi Klum has replaced Cameron Diaz as the most dangerous celebrity to search for on the Web, according to Internet security company McAfee. For the fifth year in a row, McAfee researched popular culture's most famous people to reveal the riskiest celebrity athletes, musicians, politicians, comedians and Hollywood stars on the Web. The McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities™ study found movie stars and models top the "most dangerous" list this year while singers and sports stars are among the safest.

Cybercriminals often use the names of popular celebrities to lure people to sites that are actually laden with malicious software. Anyone looking for the latest videos or pictures could end up with a malware-ridden computer instead of just trendy content.

Fans searching for "Heidi Klum" or "Heidi Klum and downloads," "Heidi Klum and 'free' downloads," "Heidi Klum and photos" and "Heidi Klum and videos" are at risk of running into online threats designed to steal personal information. Clicking on these risky sites and downloading files like photos, videos or screensavers exposes surfers or consumers to the risk of downloading the viruses and malware.

University Of Ibadan Honours Adeboye, Yar'adua And Folake Solanke

From left, General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye; former First Lady, Hajia Turai Yar'Adua, who stood in for her late husband, Umaru Yar'Adua and the first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Folake Solanke, after they all received awards, at the 2011 convocation ceremony of the University of Ibadan, held at the Trenchard Hall of the institution in Ibadan, on

Thursday.

You will agree with me that the honour is well deserved because they have been role models to a lot of persons.

Edo State "Imade Ogbewi" Emerges Winner Of Nigeria's Next Super Model 2011

 

The 2011 edition of Nigeria's Next Super Model held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos saw the Edo State beauty Imade Ogbewi emerging as the winner.

Imade got a brand new car, $1000 worth of clothes from Rukkies, Modeling contracts worth thousands of dollars, and along with her 1st and 2nd runners-up Naomi and Joke got tickets to London and Dubai . The three finalists for this year will get; centre-spread with top fashion magazine in the country, UK, a spot at the New York Fashion week and a contract with ISIS models Johannesburg South Africa.

Congratulations Girls

University Of Benin Graduates 62 First Class Students + CBN Governor Sanusi To Be Honoured By Management

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Malam Lamido Sanusi and former Head of Service Stephen Oransaye are billed to be honoured by the management of the University of Benin.

Why There Was Shortage Of Medals And Certificates At National Honours

The country's most prestigious honours awards was marred by a shortage of medals and certificates in Abuja on Monday.

The event, which held amid tight security at the International Conference Center in Abuja, saw President Goodluck Jonathan conferring various classes of national honours on 355 Nigerians.

As a result of the shortages, many of the honourees were unable to get their medals and certificates as is the tradition.

Chinua Achebe Rejects National Award Again!

Once again the very renowned Nigerian writer and author of "Things Fall Apart", Prof Chinua Achebe has rejected the offer from Mr President even as many prominent Nigerians file out tomorrow to receive this year's National Honour

UK-Based Nigerian Anti-Gay Pastor Wins Britain’s Poll

A UK-based Nigerian anti-gay Pastor: Pastor Agu Irukwu, has been voted Britain's Most Inspirational Black Person.

Miss Venezuela Is The Winner Of Miss World 2011

Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, has been crowned the 2011 winner of the Miss World beauty pageant at a glittering final ceremony in London.

Wearing a pink dress with diamante studs that had giant frills slashed below the waist, the 22-year-old threw her hands to her face as she was announced the winner.

Last year's Miss World, Alexandria Mills of the United States, placed the sparkling crown on her successor's head.