Rita Dominic Emerge As Most Stylish Actress

At the just concluded FAB award held on Dec 2, 2012 Star actress, Rita Dominic, won the FAB award for Most Stylish Actor (Female).

The award was given out last night, at FAB Night Out 2012, which held at Landmark Village, Lekki, in Lagos.

She edged out Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji, Nse Ikpe-Etim, and Beverly Naya to win the award.

Award winning actor, Joseph Benjamin won the award for Most Stylish Actor (Male), edging out Ramsey Nouah, Mike Ezuruonye, Gideon Okeke, and Chris Attoh to pick up the award.

The FAB Night Out event is organized by lifestyle publication, FAB Magazine, and the FAB Awards are determined by online voting.

Delta State: Veteran Actor RMD In N50m Embezzlement Saga

Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo is making the headlines again and it’s not because of his appearance of in another high profile soap.

His integrity as the Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism is seriously being questioned as he has been accused of looting N50 million belonging to the ministry.

RMD is accused of conniving with the General Manager of Delta state’s Tourism Board, Miss Philo Nkem Ajufo while he attempted to keep the account’s treasury open until thinking off holding back an amount of money that has been available since the ‘Delta Expo 2007’.

There is no proof but there was a chain of irregular activities under subsequent administrations.  However, it was learnt that the state government could not approve the said amount that same year for some reasons.

The source said the funds were eventually approved and released to the ministry of tourism under the leadership of Damijo in May, 2012.

‘As soon as the money arrived, the commissioner said that the ministry could no longer hold the event since six years had elapsed’, a source said

‘The Honourable Commissioners also argued that Deltans would have forgotten about the event – and therefore the money should not be used for the purpose it was released’, the source added.

Some documents obtained by newsmen from the Delta State Ministry of Finance reportedly show that the N50 million must be spent on the event for which the Culture Ministry applied for it.

The warrant, which was signed by one P.O. Evuojapha on behalf of the Commissioner of Finance indicates that N35 million of the funds was meant for the Tourism Board.

Insiders however said that Damijo allegedly conspired to issue a cheque of N35m in the name of the General Manager of the state’s Tourism Board, Ms. Ajufo who allegedly deposited the sum into her First Bank private account number 3006131619.

‘Mrs. Ajufo and RMD then shared the money’, our sources alleges; insisting Ms. Ajufo allegedly used her share of the looted funds to start off a twin duplex building located at No.6 Dunkwu Crescent, Asaba in June, 2012.

The twin complex we gathered is behind Junior Staff quarters and opposite one of the branches of Redeemed Christian Church (RCCG) in the state.

The source further said that tourism board’s members had denied receiving any of the embezzled funds.

‘She accused Mr. Mofe Damijo of carting away the whole sum of N50 million even when her account was used to commit the fraud’.

The actor-turned-politician denies all the allegations levelled against him and maintains he’s a silent mouth throughout the whole drama.

Tonto Dike Crazily In Love With Terry G

 

A few months back when the thespian, Tonto Dikeh came out with her maiden musical effort, quite a lot of her fans frowned at that effort.

When I was asked to review Tonto's debut singles, I did not join people to abuse it, I only criticized the producer who was supposed to have corrected her and apply some touches of aesthetic and professionalism into the songs.

Today, despite all the rumbles, vibes and jives the song generated, Tonto, musically, is in hot romance with Terry G as she has just been featured in his new single entitled 'Crazically Fit' produced by Terry G himself.

No doubt, Tonto's delivery in this song will definitely keep her critics at bay.

This is another wonder for the street that you need to listen to. 

 Imo Govt. Offers Cash Reward For Nkiru Sylvanus' Whereabouts

 

Three days after the kidnap of the Special Assistant on public matters to Rochas Okorocha, governor of Imo State, Nkiru Sylvanus, the government of the state has finally responded to the kidnap of the governor's aide.

In a statement released through the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Chinedu Offor, the state government announced a substantial reward to anyone with useful information about the whereabouts of the abducted actress.

“The Government of Imo State is aware of the kidnap of the Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Nkiru Sylvanus. All security agencies in the state are doing everything possible to get her back safely.

“The kidnappers have made contact with certain government officials. Government will offer a substantial reward to anyone with useful information about her whereabouts" the statement reads.

The kidnappers reportedly demanded that a ransom of N100million be paid to them before Nkiru could be released. She was abducted on Sunday morning few days after the release of Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala's mother, Prof Okonjo.

Styl Plus moves on as Tunde exits

 After working for nine years as an R&B group – STYL Plus will be saying goodbye to one of its founder members Tunde Akinsanmi. Over the weekend, the news of Tunde leaving to pursue a solo career hit the ‘blogosphere’. The group has now told b1mag that Tunde is leaving, but STYL Plus is not ‘breaking up’.

‘We owe it to our fans to clear the air on this matter. In the process of working towards a collective vision, in this vein, Tunde Akinsanmi has decided to pursue a solo career and delve into other ventures that are not Styl-Plus’s priority at the moment‘, a rep for the group and One Management said in a statement.

The statement says the group’s musical projects will go on as usual: Shifi and Zeal say they’ll be releasing a new single titl

ed ‘Tonight’ (Ale-Oni) in the coming weeks.They are also warming up to release new singles produced by the likes of Wizboyy, TK and Landlord

‘We thank all the fans and media whose unwavering support we have enjoyed so far and continue to enjoy‘, they added.

STYL Plus launched into the mainstream back in 2003 but their musical journey started way long before then; the group was originally formed in the ’90s by Shifi Emoefe, Tunde Akinsanmi, Yemi Akinwonmi, and Lanre Faneyi giving birth to the initial name STYL.

In 1999, Faneyi passed away. A young singer Zeal Onyecheme replaced him; rebranding the group’s name to STYL Plus. Three years later Akinwonmi left.

In 2003, the group released their first set of singles – ‘Olufunmi’ and ‘Runaway’ which remain evergreen. In 2006, they released their first studio album ‘Expressions‘, which included the hits – ‘Imagine that‘, ‘Always on my mind‘, ‘Drive me crazy‘, and ‘Iya Basira‘.

Going on a small hiatus, they returned in 2008 with the club hit ‘Four years’ off their ‘Back and Better‘ album.

 

TUNDE LEAVES STYL-PLUS

 

Unable to reclaim the glory of their good days, Tunde of Styl-Plus has left the group. The group which comprised of Tunde, Shiffi and Zeal set female hearts a-melting with their hit track ‘Olufunmi‘. That album was a massive success but the same cannot be said about the subsequent album they released. Since then, their singles have been greeted with a less than lukewarm attitude.

Tired of the downward slide, Tunde has decided to leave the group and go solo. Hence forth, he would be known as NativeBoy. Word reaching us is that he has recorded a few single that would soon be released. He has also started a new record label by the name of B.A.T Records. Will Tunde be able to reclaim the former glory that former group Styl-Plus seeks so desperately? That remains to be seen.

 

Nigerian Actress Nkiru Sylvanus Kidnapped in Imo State | N100 Million Ransom Demanded

 

Barely one week after the kidnap of Prof. Kanene Okonjo, mother of Nigeria’s Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, another kidnap case is being reported in Imo State. Kidnappers in Owerri, the State capital, have reportedly abducted Nkiru Sylvanus, an actress and a special assistant on public relations to the Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha.

Sources at the Imo state government house told B1 magazine reporter that Ms. Sylvanus was in the company of three others when she was snatched and driven away around 8:30 PM on Saturday. She was reportedly abducted close to the famous Concord Hotel, Owerri.

It was learnt that the abductors have established contact with her family and have demanded a ransom of N100 million for her release. However, other sources say the ransom was demanded from the state government.

The governor’s aide was reported to have been taping an episode of a public relations show, “Inside Imo” which was expected to air on national television, when she was taken away in Owerri.

The police and other security agencies in the state have begun a search for the lady.

We pray she is found and in good health and is reunited with her family soon.

 

Jackie Appiah Celebrates Birthday With Child

 Cancer Patients

It’s always an awesome thing when people celebrate their birthdays by giving back and raising awareness for social causes close to their hearts. Recently separated Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah celebrated her December 5th birthday, with children at the Oncology Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana. According to Ameyaw Debrah She also donated food items, drinks and toiletries to the children’s ward. Doesn’t it just break your heart to see these kids suffering from such debilitating illness? So sad…I pray they find good health soon.

Nollywood actor, Enebeli Elebuwa dies in Indian hospital

 Few days after popular actors, Akin Ogungbe and Pete Eneh died, another tragedy has struck in the Nigerian motion picture industry, globally known as Nollywood, as another actor Enebeli Elebuwa has been confirmed dead. The veteran actor died in the early hours of Wednesday 5th december2012, at an Indian Hospital after a protracted battle with stroke. Towards the twilight of his career, Enebeli, 65, was struck by a strange ailment and had been battling with it for over 12 months. It was reported that he had shown some signs of recovery, but ironically, passed on in the early hours of Wednesday.

 

Nicki Minaj Signs Nigerian Artiste

 International star rapper, Nicki Minaj, recently announced via her twitter handle that she is starting up her music label and has also signed on a Nigerian artiste and music producer, Parker Ighile.

“My 1st official artiste has been signed! Parker who is based in London was born to Nigerian parents; his father is from Benin while his mother is Hausa,” she tweeted.

At the age of 17, Parker produced his first UK Platinum hit on Chipmunk’s first single and he has since produced songs for Jessie J and Angel. He has also recently produced a song for Nicki titled “Hell Yeah” which will be released soon.