Welcome to Kolawole Ilesanmi's blog: November 2014

Sunday, November 30, 2014

World Igbo Cultural Day celebration Holds Today

The World Igbo Cultural Day 2014 was held today at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan at 12 Noon.

The event which was organised by CEOAFRICA and sponsored by Nigerian Breweries, witnessed the conferment of chieftaincy titles on deserving personalities.

The newlywed Mrs Ferguson updated her Instagram page with beautiful pics from their romantic Honeymoon in Trancoso Brazil…

Rapper Lil Wayne had a big birthday bash organised for his daughter Regina as she turned 16.

The party took place in Atlanta and lots of high profile celebs were in attendance.

The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has aired his discontent and frustration at Friday’s bomb blast at the Kano Central Mosque in which about 120 persons were killed.

President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure as the number one citizen of Nigeria may be coming to an expected end as he is to be served with impeachment notice when the House of Representatives reconvene on Wednesday.

Former vice-president of the federal republic of Nigeria and 2015 presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubakar has cancelled his birthday dinner celebration in apparent respect to the dead and wounded victims of the Kano Central Mosque bombing.

Highly rated Nigerian musician Davido unsurprisingly bagged the most nominations at the just concluded Channel O Music Video awards for 2014 but unfortunately, he went back home empty handed.

Everything seems to be heading towards the right direction for Nollywood actress, Lolade Abuta and her Heartthrob, Oluwagboyega Lopez.

Multi talented and highly endowed movie star, Mercy Aigbe Gentry ranks as the actress with the highest number of fans in the Yoruba arm of Nollywood and this is on account of her powerful delivery of movie roles and her amazing fashion sense.

Glamorous actress Rukky Sanda is one Nollywood actress who has definitely had a steady rise in her career ever since she made her debut into the much competitive Nigerian movie industry.

The much talked about surname controversy between separated nollywood couple Saidi and Fathia Balogun seem to have come to an end.

The multi talented Kogi State born screen goddess shared some pictures of her baby as they celebrated a warm family thanksgiving.

All 59 passengers and four crew members aboard an Overland Airlines would still be giving all thanks and praise to the almighty God for sparing their lives after their plane crash landed, yesterday, in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.
A statement issued by the General Manager, Public Affairs, of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Fan Ndubuoke read.

Beautiful and multi talented Nigerian artist Tiwa Savage is undoubtedly the most daring female artist in Nigeria especially when it comes to her on stage appearance, her amazing sense of fashion always speaks for itself.

Nigerian music keeps breaking more grounds internationally by the day .

At the recently concluded Channel O music awards three Nigerian artistes, Tiwa Savage, Kcee and Olamide brought back home honour and smiles.

It has been six fabulous years since popular comedian Ayo ‘AY’ Makun and his wife, Mabel tied the knot on the 29^th day of November, 2008.

Some months back, news about highly reputable highlife sensation Flavour’s love life went viral.

According to sources, it was learnt that the Enugu State born singer is currently having a sizzling hot romantic affair with Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Anna Ebiere Banner.

Information also reaching us reports that the light skin musician must have dumped his lover of many years, Orange Drug Beauty Queen, Sandra Okagbue who a had a daughter for him few months back.

According to them, Flavour and the Ex- Delta Soap Beauty Queen were inseparable, cohabited as live in lovers and gave people the confidence that the future holds them together as husband and wife. Before they could blink their eyes, Flavour has dumped Sandra for Anna.

Nigerian pop sensation and Mavin records artiste, Dr. Sid and wife, Simi Esiri, are seriously gearing up for parenthood.

This is certainly not the best of times for Nollywood Marketers as two of their members have died mysteriously within 48 hours.

Special anointing is required by Police officers– Pastor E A. Adeboye

General Overseer Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A Adeboye has openly stated that in order to adequately tackle crime in the country, the Nigerian Police, especially those serving at the Lagos State Police Command will require a special anointing.

Brazilian soccer legend, and arguably the greatest footballer of all time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as Pele, has been admitted into the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The United Nations High Commission for Refugee, UNHCR in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja has claimed that 13,000 Nigerians from the three North Eastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yola fled to Cameroon as refugees after the recent attack on Mubi by the Boko Haram sect.

Rnb sensation Usher has admitted that he has rearranged his priorities since becoming a father to his two sons, Usher V and Naviyd.

Hollywood star actor Leonardo DiCaprio had himself a big bash for his 40th birthday in Los Angeles on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.

Former governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressive Congress party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his dissatisfaction and sadness at the heartless killings of innocent students carried out by the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents.

German World Cup Winner Mesut Oezil who has previously been criticised for his below-par performances at Emirates, seems to keep running out of more luck.

Ozil has been taken to court by his own FATHER after the 26 year old sacked him as managing director of marketing company Ozil Marketing GmbH last year.

Mustafa Ozil, who played an integral part in brokering his son’s £42.5m move from Real Madrid to Arsenal last summer, filed a complaint for a loss of earnings totalling €630,000 (£493,000).

German newspaper Bild report the ‘sad story’ as being a situation where a family has been pulled apart over financial issues involving a star’s contract.

Ozil’s company responded with a counter claim, demanding repayment of a loan worth in the region of one million euros and the return of a company car from Ozil senior.

But after initially refusing to pay out, Gunners star Ozil has reached a settlement with his dad although he won’t be involved in the company and has been replaced by Mesut’s brother Mutlu.

It’s all in a day, or months work for Ozil though who is said to be earning a figure in the region of £130,000-a-week at Emirates Stadium.

Local Hunters Recaptures Maiha Town, murders 80 Boko Haram Members

Not less than 80 members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect were reportedly killed on Wednesday in a battle with local hunters in Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Luis Suarez has publicly appreciated Steven Gerrard for dissuading him from joining Arsenal in the summer of 2013.

Head coach of the Super Eagles Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has shrugged off the issue surrounding his contract extension with the country’s football federation, NFF saying his “destiny” is certainly not tied to the Super Eagles job.

Local militia in Adamawa State have successfully chased out the dreaded Boko Haram militants from of Mubi, , nearly two weeks after the town fell to the insurgents, the state governor and residents said Thursday.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an electronic trader, Mr. Lawrence Ikonne, for allegedly murdering a buyer, Isa Yaya, simply because the deceased “underpriced” his commodity.

A governorship aspirant of the Plateau State’s Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Cosmas Niagwan, has died.

Legendary Nigerian music icon,2face Idibia says he seriously regrets having his seven kids from different mothers . While chatting with pressmen, 2face Idibia said;

It was recently reported that Dbanj got his own line of custom Beats By Dre headphones that are meant to be released in December.Dbanj ran into Iyanya at the Airport and gave Iyanya the first pair of the custom headphones. Iyanya is the first celebrity to have this beautiful piece of headphones.

Niyola shares natural Photos Of Herself Without Make Up

Eniola Akinbo popularly known as Niyola recently took to instagram to release lovely photos of herself without any makeup on. See the beautiful photos …

The media initially reported that Charisa Munroe (Myles Munroe’s only daughter) was amongst the nine individuals that were on board the ill fated plane crash that killed Dr Myles Munroe, his wife Ruth Munroe and seven others, but the Bahamas Faith Ministry released a statement that proved otherwise.

Popular Beat FM Oap, Tolulope Oniru aka Toolz’ is celebrating the love of her life , EME Records Co-Owner, Tunde Demuren today as he clocks another year. Check out her heartfelt message below:

“Happy birthday my love! Wish you nothing but the best of everything in life! It’s your birthday, but you truly have been one of my best gifts and I thank God for bringing you into my life (through @bankywellington hehe) Today I celebrate everything about you, Babatunde Tolulope Demuren -love you longtime bae! #HappyBirthdayTunde”

Ex MBGN, Adaeze Yobo and wife of former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo is one beautiful woman that sure has style, she also happens to make a recent list of the top 7 most beautiful African footballer wives; she was the only Nigerian footballers wife on the list.

The pretty wife, and mom to Joey Yobo has shared some family photos and also showed us a glimpse of her fashion style.

More of Adaeze Yobo’s Photos below:

Multiple Award winning sexy Ghanaian actress/Director, Yvonne Nelson celebrated her 29th birthday on the beach with a few of her close pals. If you are definitely an avid fan of Yvonne Nelson then you will know that she will never throw away the opportunity of displaying her lovely bikini body. And why not, when she is got an amazingly sexy body….

Check out Yvonne Nelson’s birthday bikini photos:

Banky W took to instagram to shower encomiums on his bestfriend and label co-owner of EME, Tunde Demuren, for his birthday. He also shared a throwback picture of them. See his passionate message

Photos of P Square’s “Shekini” Video Shoot

The multiple award winning celebrity twins, P Square, have started shooting the video for their song, shekini, which is off the latest P Square album double trouble and Peter took to Instagram to post behind the scenes photos of the exclusive P Square video shoot. The song which is the second track off the album is being shot in Lagos by award winning video director, Clarence Peters.

Much talked about Celebrity couple, Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz stepped out in style to support their pal, Timaya at the Industry Nite, a weekly musical fiesta on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. It is the first time Tee Billz and Tiwa Savage have been seen at a major music event since rumours of their marriage troubles hit the Internet.

One of Nigeria’s most celebrated couple, 2face Idibia and Annie Idibia are celebrating something special today, Annie Idibia’s 30th birthday! 2face Idibia showed how romantic he can be by surprising Annie with a cake and gifts. “I came home to this”, says Annie Idibia.
Read 2face Idibia’s message to his lovely wife below:

Annie Idibia will also be celebrating her birthday in grand style too, check out her iv below:

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Matt Damon set to reprise his Jason Bourne role

Multi Talented Hollywood Actor Matt Damon confirmed that he will return to the role of Jason Bourne in 2016 after stepping out of the spotlight for the fourth installment of the popular franchise.

The Nigerian military are deploying everything in their arsenal to recapture towns taken over by the dreaded Boko Haram sect.

There have been much speculations of recent that Yoruba actor, Bigval Jokotoye was having a romantic affair with Yoruba actress, Kemi Afolabi. But the handsome actor has now denied nursing or having a relationship with the actress as being rumoured.

There were rumours that Bigval and Kemi were secretely seeing each other at odd hours and places on a movie set. The actor, reacting to the issue, said he only has a working relationship with pretty actress.

Bigval pointed out that he is supposed to be fair and work with orders. The actor stressed on the fact that as a filmmaker, he is supposed to work freely with every actress that comes his way.

Coson Drags Startimes To Court Over Copyright Issues

The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has filed a law suit against popular digital pay television station in Nigeria, StarTimes to court over issues related to payment of royalties.

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