“Producers Have $ex With Some Actresses Before Giving Them Roles” – Patience Ozokwor

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Encomium, popular Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, who recently turned a born-again christain, has revealed that movie producers have $ex with upcoming actresses who are desperate to get movie roles, adding that it’s the reason things are not working well in the industry.

“Things are not working the way they ought to because producers are messing up. Some go as far as sleeping with young girls before giving them roles,” the veteran actress said.

Caitlyn Jenner Supports Trump As The Kardashian Clan Stand By Hillary Clinton

Caitlyn Jenner is remaining a firm Donald Trump supporter as the rest of the Kardashian and Jenner family stand by Hillary Clinton.

In a recent interview with STAT News that focused on health and the transgender community, the Olympian said: 

Kanye West Becomes The 1st Non-Athlete To Sign Record Breaking Deal With Adidas, To Create Yeezy Stores

Sportswear giants, adidas, has inked a new deal with rapper Kanye West for an undisclosed amount to expand his Yeezy brand, which has the potential to turn the fashion designer into a billionaire.

 

The German sportswear company announced the deal on Wednesday which is being described as the “most significant partnership between a non-athlete and a sports brand,” and includes plans of opening Yeezy retail shops that will sell his coveted Yeezy kicks, apparel and accessories. 

See Female Robot That Looks Exactly Like A Real Human (Photos)

Visitors to a recent exhibition in China were greeted by Jia Jia, a humanoid robot who is not only lifelike, but intelligent and quick-witted too. The female robot has been called a ‘robot goddess’ by her hoards of online fans, and some who met her at a recent exhibition were taken aback by her lifelike appearance.

Rapper Lor Scoota Shot Dead After Returning From A Charity Event

23 year old rapper Tyriece Travon Watson, who went by the stage name Lor Scoota was fatally shot and killed in a busy junction in Baltimore on Saturday night June 25th.

Just minutes before the shooting, Scoota had been at Morgan State University, where he hosted a charity basketball event called “Touch the People: Pray for Peace In These Streets.”

Chaos In Court As Saraki’s Aides Allegedly Attack Journalists (Photos)

There was chaos this morning at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, when security details attached to the office of the Senate President Bukola Saraki assaulted journalists covering the trial.

EU Commissioner Guenther Oettinger Urges Quick UK Action To Implement Brexit

Britain should act quickly to leave the European Union, to limit uncertainty that is rattling investors, the European Union’s digital economy commissioner said on Monday.

A two-year process to quit the EU will begin when Britain’s prime minister invokes Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty. British Prime Minister David Cameron could do that when he meets the EU’s other 27 national leaders in Brussels on Tuesday, EU officials have said.

Falz deserves his BET Viewer’s Choice Best International Act Award

Falz won an award on Sunday at the BET Awards. Yes, Nigeria’s buzzing rapper and was rewarded by an international body and their viewers for his work in African pop culture.

Earlier this year, he had been by a movie body, for his work, and that work had nothing to do with music or specifically, rap music.

Watch Beyonce & Kendrick Lamar Destroy ‘Freedom’ At The BET Awards

Months after unleashing her genre-shattering Lemonade album on an unsuspecting world, Beyonce stunned fans with a slay-worthy performance of her song “Freedom”, opening Sunday night’s BET Awards with a bang.

She had the Beyhive guessing when some of her backup dancers were spotted walking the red carpet for the 16th annual event, causing the faithful to ring the alarms and get in formation around their TVs. Sure enough, Mrs. Carter made good by bursting onto the stage for a full choreographed 

Argentina Stars Sergio Aguero & Javier Mascherano Follow Lionel Messi In Quitting International Football

Argentina and Manchester city footballer Sergio Aguero and Barcelona player Javier Mascherano have followed Lionel Messi to quit international football after suffering a heart breaking Copa America final loss to Chile early this morning.

Abuja Woman Turns 6 Girls Into $ex Slaves (Photo)

PUNCH Metro learnt that Daniel, who hails from Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo State, and a suspected accomplice, Collins Madueke, 28, were arrested in the Apo area by the Special Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector-General of Police.

Their six victims, whose ages ranged from 19 to 22,

Boy Beaten Beyond Recognition After He Was Caught Stealing plantain (Graphic Photo)

Is there any justification for mob action? This young man was brutally beaten to pulp after being caught stealing plantain to feed his family. The boy was first stripped totally unclad

Black Coffee beats Wizkid, Yemi Alade to win 2016 BET Best International Act,Africa

Black Coffee has  won the Best International Act, Africa category at the 2016 BET Awards.The South African DJ and record producer beat competition from

Falz wins BET Viewer’s Choice Best International Act Award

Falz wins BET Viewer’s Choice Best International ActAward

Folarin Falana aka Falz wins his first BET Award ahead of the main event tonight. He bagged the BET Viewer’s Choice Best International ActAward beating Section Boyz (South London), WSTRN (West London),Emtee (South Africa), Tkay (Australia) and MHD (France).

Congrats to Falz Da Bahd Guy!

New Militant Group Emerges In Troubled Niger Delta Region

A new militant group has emerged in the troubled Niger Delta region, reports say.
The group is calling itself the Asawana Deadly Force of Niger Delta (ADFND), Vanguard reports.

ADFND announced its emergence via a statement issued by its leader, Commander Olomubini Kakarakokoro, aka No Mercy.

American Singer Jermaine Jackson 3rd Wife Halima Rashid Files For Divorce

The 61-year-old singer’s spouse who he married in 2004 we learnt has filed for a divorce citing irreconcilable differences and listed November 28, 2015 as the date of separation.

According to TMZ Rashid requested spousal support in her divorce petition that was filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Henceforth Senior Police Officers To Declare Their Assets –Ibrahim Idris

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has declared that all officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Inspector-General of Police, will henceforth declare their assets.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron Resigned From Office Following UK Vote To Leave The EU

UK Prime Minister David Cameron resigned today after his devastating defeat in the EU referendum. He had fought strongly for Britain to remain in the EU but lost. He said he will stay in post till about October this year when a new Prime Minister is chosen. He said the country requires fresh leadership.

Lagos State Seals 53 Churches, Mosques & Hotels, Over Noise Pollution

The Lagos State government, yesterday, sealed 53 churches, mosques and hotels across the metropolis over noise pollution and other environmental nuisances.

General Manager of Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, Engr. Adebola Shabi in an interview after sealing the religious houses and the hotels, said that the premises were shut following complaints from the residents.

3 Reasons Why Olamide May Remain A Local Artiste For Long

Ybnl Boss and Versatile Music artiste, Olamide aka Badoo is one of the most respected and recognized artiste in the Country…

His versatility to rap and sing and also fit into different genres of music from trap to reggae to fuji and many more has distinguished from The crop of talented artistes in Nigeria today..

This brings one to the reason why the artiste has not been duly recognized internationally and outside Nigeria alongside his peers like Davido and Wizkid..

Comedian Emmanuella (Mark Angel) To Launch Her Clothing Line

Popular comedienne, Emmanuella who blew into limelight with her ‘This Is Not My Real Face’ skit is wasting no time in working on making her brand bigger.

The comedienne in a post via her Instagram page made

Nollywood Actress Bimbo Akintola Reveals How Joke Silva Inspire Her Acting Career

Bimbo Akintola shared how Joke Silva got her father to accept her acting career. “It’s not even about the things that she did, it’s about the things she didn’t realize that she did.”

On June 10, 2016, veteran actress Bimbo Akintola was a guest at Pulse TV.

During an exclusive interview, the “Out of Bounds” actress spoke on how Joke Silva has influenced her acting career.

SHOCKING: Aisha Buhari Calls Fayose a Mad Dog

– Mrs Aisha Buhari wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has labelled Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose a mad dog

-Fayose had alleged that Mrs Buhari was indicted in the bribery scandal of US Congessman, William Jefferson

As shocking as it can be, Mrs Aisha Buhari wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has labelled Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose a mad dog.

Mrs Buhari who is obliviously reacting to the allegation leveled against her by the Ekiti state governor that she was indicted in the bribery scandal of US Congessman, William Jefferson, for which he (Jefferson) was convicted in 2009.

Police Arrest Man For Dressing As A Woman Prostitute In Kenya [Photo]

Kenya police have arrested the man pictured above who has been dressing up as a female prostitute and allegedly stealing from men in bars in Mumais, Kenya.

King Adekunle Gold In New Artistic Portraits (Photos)

Adekunle Gold is celebrity photographer, TY Bello’s latest muse.

The YBNL artiste who is gearing up to release his debut album is clad in his usual Adire also played some unreleased music through the duration of the shoot.

Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal as vice principal in new reality show, Lagos Dorm Girls

Controversial sultry actress Moyo Lawal is back in the news again as center of attention as usual. 
Well this time she would be leading 10 provocative girls who signed up to relieve their secondary school experience in the Lagos Dorm Girls reality show. 

It wasn't easy being a father and a mother at the same time" Actress Iyabo Ojo writes as son turns 17 tomorrow

Actress Iyabo Ojo's son turns 17 tomorrow and the mother of two took to Instagram to celebrate him.

"A journey of 17years started just like yesterday, it wasn't easy been a father & a mother @ d same time even when I was married but today all I can say is thank u lord! my first fruit, my first true love, my joy, my strength, my weakness, my pride, u are my jewel of inestimable value.

My celebration, my pains'...Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen cries as he celebrates 45th birthday

Popular Nollywood hit maker Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen aka D'Guvnor is celebrating his 45th birthday today Monday June 20, and in a happy/sad mood has called for the reversal of the old Nigeria with an hashtag #bringbacksameoldnigeria.

Actress Eucharia Anunobi Now Becomes An Evangelist (See Photos)

The Nollywood actress who is still very much into acting has become a full time deliverance minister.

She has been going from town to town and countries to countries, preaching the gospel of salvation and conducting deliverance for the afflicted.

Presidency Threatens To Sue Lawyer Over Comments On Buhari’s Certificate

The Presidency has threatened a legal action against a private lawyer, Mr. Nnamdi Nwokocha who it said has by his press interview prejudiced public opinion against President Mohammadu Buhari for alleged lack of school certificate and declared him guilty on the pages of newspapers.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, reacted on behalf of the Presidency in an interview with journalists in Abuja.

Gen Gusau’s son in-law dumps PDP for APC

Son in-law to former Defense Minister, General Aliyu Gusau (rtd) (pictured above), Hon Umaru Bature, has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and teamed with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Bature, a former member of the House of Representatives from Sokoto State and long time associate of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, was presented with a membership card of his new party at the Sokoto North LGA party office in Sokoto Monday.

Jamie Vardy Has Rejected Arsenal & Will Continue At Champions Leicester City – Arsene Wenger

Leicester city and England striker Jamie Vardy has snubbed a move to Arsenal and will remain with EPL champions Leicester City according to Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger. In an interview with Chinese television, the Arsenal manager said:

Photos: American woman shares her joy as her father finally accepts Nigerian husband and children after 19 years of marriage

An American woman named Crystal Owonubi is a happy woman today. Yesterday, her father had a change of heart and finally met Nigerian husband after 19 years of marriage. She shared photos of herself flanked by father and husband writing what you see above

Donald Trump: Forget about the polls and the GOP infighting, I’ll win in November ‘one way or the other’

Presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump told NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday that he will win the U.S Presidential election in November 'one way or the other'.

The Billionaire businessman said everyone should forget the polls, forget the short list of important endorsements and forget the GOP infighting, that he'll win the elections.

'To add ignorance to stupidity, you quote the scriptures to rationalise your uninformed position' - CB slams unsympathetic Nigerians

Charly Boy took to his Facebook page this morning to slam religious Nigerians who were unsympathetic about the massacre of innocent people in a gay night club in Orlando, Florida.

According to Charly Boy, Nigerians were quick to quote the scripture when that attack happened but failed to do so when Christians lost their lives in terrorist attacks in the North. He wrote;

Is it really so bad to eat dog meat? Read this article by CNN

Culled from CNN, read this interesting article below...

'It's that time of year again when the Lychee and Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China sets off a global debate on animal welfare and the limits of multicultural tolerance. In previous years some 10,000 dogs have been slaughtered and eaten over the 10-day festival.

Emmanuel Adebayor mourns Keshi, 'He taught us about discipline in the squad and made us a force at the time'

Togo skipper Emmanuel Adebayor on Sunday, June 19, mourned the "great loss to African football" of Stephen Keshi, the former Nigerian international and coach who died from a heart attack at the age of 54 earlier this month.

Iceland deports Nigerian man who claimed he was a victim of Boko Haram. "This Islamic group is after my life" he claims

32-year-old Nigerian man Eze Okafor lived in Iceland for four years before he was deported. He was taken to Stockholm and later he was handed papers by the Swedish immigration authorities, which gave him until June 1 to leave Sweden or be deported back to Nigeria, Al Jazeera reports.

Police arrest Pakistani woman who killed pregnant daughter for marrying against the wishes of her family

Police in Pakistan have arrested Amina Bibi, a mother suspected of killing her pregnant daughter for marrying against the wishes of her family, the latest in a series of so-called "honor killings" in the conservative Muslim country.

Those who predicted doom for APC in Edo should hide their heads in shame – Oshiomhole

Mild drama occurred, Saturday, while voting was on going the APC gubernatorial primary election in Edo State as Ogiennwonyi, Imasuagbon accused the Governor Adams Oshiomhole of alleged trying to intimidate delegates.

I’m Strong, Very Energetic – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is resuming work stronger and more energetic.

The president stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after a vacation in London.
President Buhari, jokingly, challenged one of the correspondents, who asked him of his state of health, to a wrestling competition.
“You have seen me, you saw me when I was going, you can do the assessment by yourself.

Revealed!! Truth Behind OJB Jezreel’s Death

The true story behind OJB Jezreel’s death has been revealed. Lanre Odukoya has published the story. Read it below.
HOW HE DIED
It was learnt reliably that on Monday, June 13, OJB had just played with the kids and wife, Mabel, a.k.a. Mama J till about 10pm before the family went to bed. But by 3am, an excruciating pain had overwhelmed him.

I Miss Buying Akara On The Streets – Singer Yemi Alade

If  there is one thing Afro-pop singer, Yemi Eberechi Alade aka Yemi Alade, is missing like hell, it is the freedom to step out and buy her favourite bean cake (Akara).

The musician of Yoruba-Igbo heritage, who hit the limelight after she won Peak Talent Show in 2009 but finally found success after the release of her hit track, Johnny, in 2013, told TheSun:

• When you wake up in the morning, what comes to your mind first?

Wow! The first thing I do is pray for effyzzie Music Group; that one is for sure.

Caption This Photo Of These Ladies And Their Embarrassing Makeup Fail.

The best caption for this should be 'when Instagram filter comes to reality'. These "classy" girls know how to flaunt their expensive iPhones  but can't take care of themselves or better still their faces. They have been made subjects of ridicule online due to the embarrassing makeup fail.

3 Men Flogged And Crucified For Breaking Their Ramadan Fasts In Iraq.

Islamic State jihadis have caged, lashed and crucified three people accused of breaking their Ramadan fasts. The people from the Syrian town of Mayadin - territory held by the terror group - were tied onto crosses outside the police station in province of Deir Ezzor.

See the life-like sculpted cake Liverpool gifted coach Jurgen Klopp for his 49th birthday (photo)

Liverpool FC have gifted coach Jurgen Klopp with a caricature cake to celebrate the tactician's 49th birthday on Thursday. The cake is a mix of melted marshmallows, Rice Krispies, chocolate sponge and chocolate-flavoured buttercream made by cake artist Ben Cullen.

Cossy Orjiakor On Her Wedding Plans: “I Don’t Want To Say Much”

The reports have kept on filtering in on how controversial Nollywood actress Cossy Orjiakor astonishingly revealed that she will be walking down the aisle this year.

Cossy has opened up more talking about her mystery fiancé and her wedding in an interview with Encomium Weekly.

Ini Edo offers another glance into her closet...as she confirms her political appointment

The actress who was recently appointed as the Special Assistant on Tourism to Akwa Ibom state Governor shared the photo on her Instagram. She wrote: "To be called to serve is an honour

Micheal Jackson's daughter Paris reveals she's struggling with addiction

The 17 year old daughter of the late king of pop revealed she is struggling with addiction on her instagram  page after one of her followers criticized her for not responding to comments.
Commenting on an Instagram photo, she ranted: