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2face and Annie’s wedding ring is said to cost a total of $12,000 and that is not all, Ayiri Emami took care of over 20 million naira expenses incurred by the wedding of these couple. Can you beat that? Ayiri paid 10 million for the Dubai wedding venue, security and food. N2.5m for the use of Jumeirah beach hotel for the church service and 2.5m to convey guests from the church venue to Royal Island Beach. His new private yacht is to be sailed from America to Dubai to ferry 2face and Annie. First class flight for 2face’s parent to Dubai and he’s to sponsor 50 people as well to Dubai for the wedding. He has also paid 911 band to play at the event. Please tell me if this is not a wedding to seriously thrill and watch out for?

Wizkid has taken South Africa by storm. In less than a week that he’s been out there, the star boy has gone from video shoots to having a mini-club Tour. So far, he has joined Iyanya on set for the “Sexy Mama” video shoot with Emma Nyra , directed by Sesan . And, he has hosted two night club events – an MTV sponsored one at Hush Night Club, Johannesburg and another one on Saturday 23 March 2013 at Moloko Night Club, Pretoria. BN has copped a few photos from the events to show you how the star boy gets down. From the photos, you’ll learn he really meant those lyrics in his  ”Lagos To Soweto” source:www.bellanaija.com

On Sunday 3rd March 2013, Nigerian TV presenter Yvonne “Vixen” Ekwere clocked a year older. The TV and red carpet style star celebrated her day with an intimate party with friends at the Abibiz Restaurant and Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday 7th March 2013. Celebrities including Omawumi,   Vector, Waje, Ufuoma Ejenobor, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Adams Ibrahim, Victor Olaotan and Sasha P were all present to celebrate with Yvonne. For her birthday look, Yvonne hit the scene in a neon cut-out long sleeve dress by Nigerian design label Suchille . She styled her dress with a statement silver neck piece, cream pumps, smoky eyes, purple lipstick and a chic afro. source:www.bellanaija.com

After years of trying, Tiger Woods has finally regained his ranking as the number one golfer in the world. Tiger today Monday March 25th won the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the eighth time, returning him to the top of the world ranking, a position he vacated in October 2010 due to his sex scandal, failed marriage and various leg injuries.  Just one week ago Tiger Woods announced his relationship with Lindsey Vonn. I see she's doing his body and soul a lot of good. Good for him! by linda ikeji

His best man will be his childhood friend, Larry Gaga. Annie’s chief bridesmaid will be her very close friend and cousin, Maryann. His lovely bride on the other hand, Annie has her close friend and cousin Maryann to serve as her chief bridesmaid. by www.informationng.com

About 15 different railway projects have been pencilled down for completion between now and 2015. The projects, built into the Transformation Agenda of the current administration, will gulp N1.61tn. According to a document on the 2013 capital projects of key federal ministries obtained by our correspondent on Friday, 13 of the projects will receive attention this year at a total cost of N44.35bn. A detailed analysis of the development projects by the Centre for Social Justice, however, indicated a difference of over 50 per cent between what was proposed in the Transformation Agenda for railway in 2013 and the amount prepared for the transport mode in this year’s budget. The railway investment, it was learnt, would involve the construction of new rail lines across the country and rehabilitation of the existing narrow gauge lines. Money was also voted for some railway projects last year, including the rehabilitation of the Lagos-Kano rail track. Top on the list o...

Head coach of the Nigerian national team, Stephen Keshi will not make a decision on the injured duo of Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike "until the last minute" ahead of Sunday’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final against Burkina Faso. Both player picked up injuries during Nigeria’s 4-1 semifinal win against Mali on Wednesday and are now major doubts for the showpiece game against their West African rivals. Keshi has now moved to clarify the situation about both players who have impressed with big performances in Nigeria’s first five games of the competition. Moses however missed Nigeria’s opening game of the competition against Burkina Faso with an injury. “I will wait till the last minute and by Sunday we will know whether the boys will play or not, any other opinion is unacceptable,” Keshi said on Saturday. Reports in the media have been awash with varying stories about the situation of the two players and Keshi has now promised to let Nigeria...

The 37-year-old has signed a five-month deal with the French team which will take him to the end of the current season. He said during the unveiling that he will be donating his entire 150 thousand pounds a week salary from his new contract with Paris St Germain to a children's charity in Paris. by linda

Chief Executive Thorsten Heins also announced that RIM was abandoning the name it has used since its inception in 1985 to take the name of its signature product, signaling his hopes for a fresh start for the company that pioneered on-your-hip email. "From this point forward, RIM becomes BlackBerry," Heins said at the New York launch. "It is one brand; it is one promise." RIM, which is already starting to call itself BlackBerry, had initially planned to launch the new BlackBerry 10 smartphones in 2011. But it pushed the date back twice as it struggled to work with a new operating system. Ahead of Wednesday's announcements, analysts had said that any launch after February would be a black mark for the Canadian company. "The biggest disappointment was the delay in the U.S., that it will take so long before the devices get going there," said Eric Jackson, founder and managing Partner at Ironfire Capital LLC in New York. Hein...

Days after buying a Range Rover Evoque for his wife Mary Remm y , for their 2nd anniversary, the multimillionaire Iroko boss has bought himself a Range Rover SUV. He posted the photo of his latest acquisition on his Facebook page and wrote - “BlackonBlack is my colour. New car for the new year… 2013 is going to be so awesome” by linda

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   pop music’s bad girl Rihanna will make her fashion debut next month during the London Fashion Week. The 24-year old’s first collection of clothing and accessories will be shown on 16 February and launched in River Island stores in Great Britain, as well as at Opening Ceremony stores in the United States and Japan from 5 March.  source : MTV Base

  Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder has completed his move to Turkish club Galatasaray following a contract dispute with Inter Milan. The 28-year-old Sneijder signed a 3 1/2-year deal Tuesday reportedly worth (euro)5 million ($6.6-million) per season. Sneijder says he had several transfer offers but chose Galatasaray, which he described as a “top club” and “still in the Champions League.” Sneijder joined Inter Milan in 2009 and helped it to a number of trophies. In November, Inter technical director Marco Branca said Sneijder would not play until he made a decision about his future, with a new deal reportedly requiring him to take a pay cut. Thousands of Galatasaray fans greeted Sneijder on his arrival in Istanbul on Monday. by  theglobeandmail.com

My first introduction to sex was rape. It was with one of our tenants. I got so close to him and saw him as an elder brother. He looked at me as someone that had been exposed because I was busty and he thought I had had a sexual experience before. So he had his way with me. Then it was not something you tell the whole world. Then they tried to make trouble with him but subsequently people said we should keep quiet about it. We had to try and manage it in our own way even though it affected me for a long time psychologically. I had to gradually get over it. I believed so much in the principle of keeping your virginity till you are married. I started showbiz from Teen TV on DBN with Chichi Okaro. Then I used to be so vocal and when we spoke about pre-marital sex and virginity, I was always so passionate about it. It was such a disadvantage and a pity for me. source: punch

Lance Armstrong told Oprah during the first of a two-part interview Thursday night, that he doped throughout his career and might not have been caught if not for his comeback in 2009. His longtime friend and training partner George Hincapie, who was along for the ride on all his Tour de France wins from 1999-2005, was forced to give him up to anti-doping authorities. Lance also admitted that he was the ring leader of the US Postal Service doping team . ''I'm a flawed character,'' he said. Did it feel wrong? Oprah asked ''No,'' Armstrong replied. ''Scary.'' ''Did you feel bad about it?'' Winfrey pressed him. ''No,'' he said. ''Even scarier.'' ''Did you feel in any way that you were cheating?'' ''No,'' Armstrong paused. ''Scariest.'' ''I went and looked up the definition of cheat. And the definition is to ...

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  Lagos State government today gave actress Ngozi Nwosu N4.5million to help with the treatment she needs urgently. The actress has been battling with a kidney and heart-related ailment for a while now and needed N6million for treatment abroad. She raised N2million from well meaning Nigerians a few weeks back and needed N4million extra. Ngozi can now have the treatment she needs thanks to Governor Babatunde Fashola. God bless everyone else who donated. source:linda

   Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins spent Christmas with visits to hospitals and orphanages in Lagos. The 28 year old footballer, on behalf of his foundation gave gifts to three hospitals and orphanages. Obagoal spent about N10million on hospital bills for new born babies at Island Maternity hospital.     by linda ikeji 

Burna boy keep it up.He has 281,698 views on you tube.

"CASHFLOW" is the 2nd single to be released through Sony Music's RCA Africa label and DB Records since D'Banj signed his groundbreaking multi-album deal with Sony Music Entertainment Africa.D'banj video has   137,267 views on youtube for just one week "CASHFLOW" also features KaySwitch and is another taste of what's to come from D'Banj's partnership with Sony Music Africa leading up to several scheduled releases dropping in the weeks and months to come to be included in D'Banj's new album DKM scheduled for release early in the new year. The first recording released through this historic partnership just over a week ago 'TOP OF THE WORLD' is already taken off across Africa as SuperSport's official anthem to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and can be listened to here:  http://youtu.be/pr6rsigqB6M D'Banj is signed to a Pan African multi-album deal with Sony Music's RCA Records. He has also concluded an exclusive...

Obafemi Martins is dating Mario Balotelli's elder sister, Abigail Barwuah and Mario is said not to be particularly happy about their relationship. But in a recent interview with  Goal.com , Obafemi dismissed insinuations that Mario was not happy that he's dating Abigail “Mario is my boy. The respect is there because I used to play at Inter, in the youth team with him. He’s giving me my respect and I’m doing same. People are putting it in the news that he’s upset, of course he’s glad. “He’s glad that Obafemi Martins is dating his sister. But if he gets jealous then it means he doesn’t want his sister to grow. But it’s not like that. The boy is not a bad boy. He also said he and Abigail haven't discussed marriage yet. “The relationship is true but getting married or not, we haven’t discussed anything like that. She’s upstairs and we’re happy together. by linda ikeji 

The Kedike crooner just won the Best Female West African act at the Kora Awards in abidjan.I wish her more awards.

Kanye made this surprise announcement last night while performing at Revel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Kanye said: "Stop the music and make noise for my baby mama," referring to Kim, who was in the audience. Shortly after Kanye shared the news, Kim's sisters, Khloe and Kourtney expressed their happiness via Twitter. by linda ikeji

It is no longer news that Davido is a teen superstar in his own right and neither is it news that his father is a billionaire and supports his music. But what you may not know is Davido’s father, Dr Deji Adeleke, is so interested in his son’s music career that he will do whatever it takes to ensure the popstar honours his contract obligation with show promoters/organizers. If you recall, yesterday, 27th December, was the much anticipated day for the annual Koko concert in Eko Atlantic City Lagos, organized by Dbanj and Davido was billed to perform there alongside other superstars. But it was a tricky situation for the young singer because he also had a show billed for the same night in Accra Ghana – he had to perform at both shows only if the venues were in the same city. Enter Dr Adeleke. To save his son the stress of long queues, security and flight schedules and even delays associated with commercial flights, Davido’s father leased a private jet, yes...

Genevieve Nnaji the popular Nollywood actress bore her child when she was still young and has since tried to shield her from the view of the public. Do you think she looks like Genevieve? by information nigeria

Pro-Gun activists in the US want outspoken CNN host and British national, Piers Morgan, deported from the country following anti-gun comments he made in the wake of the Newtown tragedy.

Rihanna was in Barbados but left on Christmas Eve to be with Chris Brown in LA. The on-again, off-again couple were together at Staples Center yesterday Christmas Day December 25 to watch a basketball game between LA Lakers and New York Knicks . T he pair were spotted cuddling, flirting and giggling through out the game. See more photos after the cut...by linda ikeji

Rihanna recently purchased a $12million Pacific Palisades mansion in Los Angeles, California. The newly constructed home is around 11,000 sq ft and sits on approximately 33,541 sq ft of lot, with seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. source: linda

Guests at the event were given a chance to learn the art of mixing from top Smirnoff mixologists and how to enjoy Smirnoff at its best, with live performances from some of the hottest artistes in Nigeria, Eva, Olamide, Goldie, Vector, Ice Prince and great music from DJ Spin’all. Austin Ufomba, Marketing Director, Guinness Nigeria PLC said: “As always, Smirnoff brings the best in international nightlife to entertain its fans and we have once again pushed the boundaries of the party experience to ensure a night Nigerians will never forget.   When fans are looking to have fun and party, we want them to always choose to do so with Smirnoff.” Smirnoff Vodka and Smirnoff Ice will also lighting up the lives of party lovers in Lagos and Abuja in March, with Illuminato, two spectacular neon, light-themed parties.   by linda ikeji  

Nigeria’s controversial Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, has returned to a London hospital to continue treatment for an undisclosed ailment that is believed to be cancer. Saharareporters sources said today that Mrs. Allison-Madueke made the journey last week, and began a daily therapy.  She is yet to return to Abuja. Her one-week absence from Abuja has emboldened those Nigerians who have been calling for her removal to further pressure President Goodluck Jonathan to sack her as Minister of Petroleum Resources.  She is frequently cited on allegations of corruption and mismanagement, but is also known to be a close friend of the President’s. Recently, the French government impounded a private jet that was carrying Jide Omokore, a business associate of the Minister, on suspicions that the jet-a Bombardier Global Express XRS- belongs to her. Investigations show that the jet was purchased by the Bank of Utah Trustee in June 2012 t...

I know you all have heard about the tragic event that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary school yesterday December 14th. 20 year old Adam Lanza (pictured below right) killed his mum at home and drove to the school in Newtown, Connecticut and opened fire on pupils and teachers, killing 26 people in all. 20 children between 5 to 10 years old and six adults, including the school principal; before killing himself. Adam Lanza was dressed in black military gear and a bullet proof vest when he opened fire in the principal's office and then moved to a kindergarten classroom where his mother, Nancy, taught.  The three guns (Glock and Sig Sauer revolvers and Bushmaster rifle) used in the shooting were legally purchased by Adam's mother, Nancy Lanza, whose body was found in the home she shared with Adam. This massacre is the worst involving little children in American history. How could something this horrible happen? Truly truly truly sad! Can't believe this...

Mobile network operator, MTN Nigeria, said on Wednesday that it would spend $1.3 billion on network expansion in 2013. Brett Goshen, chief executive officer of the company, made this known in Lagos at the official commissioning of MTN Yello City, a unique Customer Experience Centre. This year, the telecommunications company had set aside similar amount for its nationwide network optimisation and modernisation project which is already at an advanced stage. This investment, according to Goshen, is an indication of the company’s commitment towards rendering best-in-class customer service on its network. “We have invested $1.3 billion on the network in 2012 alone. This covers the extensive network optimisation and swap out exercise. We will also spend a similar amount on network expansion in 2013”. The experience centre, according to the MTN CEO, is strategically designed to provide customers with ready access to a wide selection of MTN products and data/Information Communicati...

The two most important classifications for men’s sexual health foods are those that promote good blood circulation and those that will increase dopamine, a chemical in the brain. Here are the top 10 Foods. 1. Salmon – and other oily fish such as mackerel and herring are packed with Omega 3, which increases blood flow around the body and to the genitals and is vital for fighting erectile dysfunction. 2. Lean Meat (in moderation) – Low levels of iron can also cause fatigue and kill sex drive, so eat lean red meat, dark turkey meat, chicken, eggs and oily fish; all of these are a good source of iron. 3. Cherries – raspberries and blackcurrants are rich in anthocyanins, an antioxidant that prevents fatty deposits on the walls of blood vessels keeping blood running smoothly. Fruitsareliterallybursting with fiber and antioxidants. They are thought to be loaded with aphrodisiac properties; Apples, apricots, bananas, coconut, dates, figs, grapes, mangoes, papayas, peaches, pe...

Imagine yourself driving, you take a look at your rear-view mirror and find the car right behind you is being driven by a dog! Well, this might as well be happening soon as some animal experts are teaching dogs how to drive. According to the experts, it took three Mutts just eight weeks to master the basics in wooden carts. They then graduated to a modified Mini in which they sat on their haunches in the driver’s seat with their paws on the steering wheel. Their feet go on extension levers which are attached to the accelerator and the brake while their paw rests on the gearstick. Sounds weird right? An animal welfare group in New Zealand trained the dogs to get behind the wheel in an attempt to show the public how intelligent they are. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will put them to the test in a live broadcast next Monday! The dogs have been trained in specially made wooden carts which they have been driving around inside an indoor test lab. ...

 Omotola and her hubby pictured at the cocktail launch of her reality show - The Real Me, which held on Wednesday December 5th at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi. Hoping to bring you pictures from the launch party... from linda