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The controversial rift between COSON chairman, Tony Okoroji and veteran singer Onyeka Onwenu attained a new peak today as Onwenu was mandated by a Lagos a High court to publicly apologize to the COSON boss and pay five million Naira in damages. A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja today Thursday, June 30, 2016 ordered Onyeka Onwenu to pay the sum of five million naira as damages for defamation of character to Chief Tony Okoroji, former President of PMAN and Chairman, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON). Delivering judgment in Suit No: ID/935/12 filed in 2012, Hon Justice I. O. Akinkugbe (Mrs.) also ordered Ms. Onwenu to tender an unreserved public apology to Chief Okoroji to be published in Vanguard Newspapers and www.vanguardngr.com , the website of Vanguard Newspapers. The war between Okoroji and Onyeka can be traced back to 2011 when Okoroji went to court to challenge the publication of an article in the Vanguard newspaper edition of October 14, 2011 which he conside...

Wife of Rubbing Mind’s Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Cynthia Obi-Uchendu stepped out today in a gown that gave a hint of her baby bump. Ebuka and Cynthia tied the knot in February this year in an intimate ceremony in Abuja. The newly-weds, who met in 2014 through a mutual friend, got engaged in April last year and had their traditional wedding in Anambra later in October. Although the couple have been keeping info about the baby under wraps, it seems the bun in the oven would be dropping not too long from now. The post Ebuka’s Wife, Cynthia Obi-Uchendu Flaunts Her Growing Baby Bump appeared first on Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News . Are you just going to read without airing you views? Oya use the comment box below. Thanks.

Popular social media critic and Bayelsa state senator, Ben Murray Bruce, on Wednesday shared photos of himself hanging out with his wife and children. The Silverbird boss wrote on his Twitter page, “Hanging out with my wife and kids. Jared, Cody, Jasmine and Evelyn, you guys make me a better me.” The post Senator Ben Murray-Bruce And His Charming Family Spend Time Together appeared first on Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News . Are you just going to read without airing you views? Oya use the comment box below. Thanks.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame has announced that it will be inducting the likes of John Legend, Tyra Banks, Ryan Reynolds, Eva Longoria & Ice Cube as new members into the ‘Walk of Fame Class of 2017’. Hollywood Walk of Fame committee chair, Vin Di Bona made the announcement in a release which read; The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is thrilled to announce our newest honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Committee looked carefully at each nominee and we feel that we have selected a great group of talent that will appeal to the tastes of many fans around the world. As a Walk of Famer myself, I know these honorees will look back at the day of their ceremony and remember it with fond memories shared with family and friends, and of course, the fans. We look forward to their big day as the Walk of Fame Class of 2017 become part of Hollywood history on this famous Walk. Banks’ star will be given to her to celebrate her achievements in television via ‘The Tyra Banks Sho...

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede, in a recent Instagram post, talked about a beauty pageant organizer in Delta State who tried to impose a candidate on her after calling her to be the chief judge of the pageant. According to the busty actress, she was contacted to be the Chief Judge of Miss Delta Constituency Beauty Pageant but while the event was in progress, she was instructed to crown a certain contestant the winner despite her performance at the event. She wrote, “I was called to be the chief judge at the Miss Delta Constituency Beauty Pageant that took place on the 24th June in Delta State and while I sat at the table with my fellow judges accessing the contestants making sure we pick who deserves to be queen, the organizer comes to our table to tell us who should win, who his candidate was. The entire judges went angry including myself, wondering why you called us to waste our time if you already knew who the winner was. To be honest we stood our ground and picked the winner b...

        Children, they say, are gift from God, but when you have two at once and they super stylish and cute, you are definitely beyond blessed. The pictures of these celeb twin kids are so adorable, you would make you want to have them. Just don’t go kidnapping any kids. Nigeria has enough problems on her plate already. Here are some top celebrities with eye candy twin kids in no particular order: 1. Ty Bello Singer turned celebrity photographer, Toyin Bello and her hubby Kashetu welcomed their  bundles  of joy after nine years of marriage. Christian and Christopher, two  baby  boys arrived in a US  hospital  on October 10. 2. Muma Gee: Ceaser and Cleo  arrived  to the family of singer, Muma Gee and Prince Eke in April, 2014. Surprisingly, Muma Gee stayed back in Nigeria to have her twin babies unlike most celebrities. 3. Nike Oshinowo: In October last year, ex beauty queen, Nike Oshinowo welcomed a set of twi...

Highly revered and celebrated novelist, Captain Elechi Amadi has passed on at the age of 82. A family confirmed the news of his death at a hospital in Port Harcourt on Wednesday night. Elechi Amadi is the author of The Road to Ibadan, The Slave , Estrangement and the Woman of Calabar.  Captain Amadi attended Government college , Umuahia and went on to the University college, Ibadan where he studied Physics and Mathematics. He served in the 3rd Marine Commandos of the Nigerian Army and was the first Commissioner for Education in the old Rivers state and also served as Commissioner for Lands and Housing. He celebrated his 80th birthday in Port Harcourt, in 2014 releasing a souvenir edition of one of his plays, Isiburu to mark his 80th birthday. Amadi lived in his community, Aluu until his death. The Director General, NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside described him as a great Nigerian who will be greatly missed. He said, “Captain Elechi Amadi, certainly was a man of many parts who ...

Yeni Kuti, the first daughter of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti turned 55 last month and the ‘icing on her cake’ that day was a ring of commitment given to her by her long term lover and partner, Theo Lawson . In a recent interview with Encomium she spoke on life at 55, wedding plans and more. When asked if she would be settling down any time soon, the event planner said, “Yes, we have already fixed a date”. On the exact day, Yeni who has been with her partner for nine years now said, “20 years from now. If we are still alive, we will send the IV out. Saturday, May 24, 2036, if we are alive. I am serious. We discussed it yesterday.” Yeni had previously expressed her intention not to get married   following her engagement. According her, the ring her partner gave her is a commitment ring. She told The Entertainer in an exclusive interview, “ Not at all. The ring my partner gave me is what they call ‘a commitment ring’. He gave me his mother’s wedding ring as a commit...

Ex-beauty queen, rapper and TV presenter, Munachi Abii wore a tight fitted dress this morning that was straight up gorgeous. Here’s another photo: The post Munachi Abi Steps Out Looking Sexy As Ever appeared first on Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News . Are you just going to read without airing you views? Oya use the comment box below. Thanks.

Prince Samuel Adetunji Adeosun, father to popular saxophonist, Yemi Sax, has passed away.on and the father to the acclaimed Nigeria’s King of Sax, “Yemi Sax” is dead. He died early Tuesday 28th June 2016 after a brief Illness. Pa Samuel Adeosun was one of the early gospel musicians in Nigeria and a good friend of the Late IK Dairo. He rose to popularity through the choir of Christ Apostolic Choir (CAC) Alagomeji, Yaba, and composed so many songs that have now widely been used for evangelism. He passed away at the age of 94. May his soul rest in peace. The post Yemi Sax Loses Father appeared first on Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News . Are you just going to read without airing you views? Oya use the comment box below. Thanks.

Wife of P-Square’s Paul Okoye, Anita Okoye today revealed on her Instagram page that quit 9-5 job earlier this year so as to face new personal projects she was working on. The proud wife and mother wrote; Changes. This quote resonates with me because, at the beginning of 2016, I found myself unfulfilled in my 9-5.” she writes Life was a bit robotic, mundane, I felt limited. I never knew I would be an entrepreneur, but I knew I didn’t want to be sitting behind a desk all day.  The creative in me wanted some shine and I had to answer. Quitting my job, was a huge risk, financially and psychologically. I swapped my high heels & Blazers for sneakers and hard hats. I have no regrets, no looking back. I’ve been taking it one day at a time, it’s not been easy, but I’m nearly ready to reveal my new projects. The post Paul Okoye’s Wife, Anita Okoye Gives Inspiring Reason For Quitting Her Job appeared first on Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News . Are you just...

The Senior Pastor of Commonwealth Of Zion Assembly (COZA) Abuja, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo was pictured with a friend and his Targa 911 4S Porsche luxury car at his church premises last Saturday. The car, which was a gift to him from his church members in December last year is reported to cost about N30m and is arguably one of the finest performance cars on the planet. The car was the first on Nigerian soil when it was presented to him. See More Photos The post Popular COZA Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo Poses With His N30m Porsche Car appeared first on Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News . Are you just going to read without airing you views? Oya use the comment box below. Thanks.

Popular comedian, singer and Edo State Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) president, Maleke Idowu Moye was almost beaten to death by thugs on Monday June 27, 2016 in Benin City. According to the slender comedian and compere, a bar owner had thrown a party the previous day and threw cash in the air which caused a bit of a stir. So he went back there the following day to speak with them only for the bar owner, Kevin Joshua, to descend on him with thugs, deflate his tyres and rob him of close to $7,000 dollars paid to him for a show abroad. Kevin Joshua however claims Maleke’s claims are false and a calculated attempt to drag his name in mud, saying he never attacked the comedian. According to him, Maleke was the one who came in with thugs to disrupt his business and wreak havoc in his bar. The acting Edo State Police Public relations officer, Stephen Onwoche noted that a full scale investigation into the crisis has begun and three persons and three arres...

Singer/songwriter, Banky W and AMVCA Best Female Actress winner, Adesua Etomi are co-stars in the upcoming Ebony Life movie, The Wedding Party and these photos released on Instagram prove they are really getting into character. Many people desperately hope both of them eventually turn their make-belief romance into reality. See more photos below:   The post Banky W And Adesua Etomi Are A Perfect Bride & Groom In These New Photos appeared first on Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News . Are you just going to read without airing you views? Oya use the comment box below. Thanks.

Desmond Elliot may be a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly now but when it is time to get in front of any camera, the truly wows. His charming smile and charisma never fail him. The accomplished Nollywood actor and director shared these hot new photos of himself captioning one them, “Reminds me of my modelling dayz….Age men..Time and chance happeth to them all”. See more: The post Hon. Desmond Elliot Turns Dapper Model In These Lovely New Photos appeared first on Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News . Are you just going to read without airing you views? Oya use the comment box below. Thanks.