Tipsy Araga - Lucidity (The Mixtape) @tipsyaraga | #LUCIDITY

Sosanya Olusegun Araga well known as Tipsy Araga is long overdue to be introduced to the music industry because of his consistency in the art of creating music differently. He is an excellent Afro Street Rapper who decided to fully start the New Year with the release of his Mixtape which he titled #LUCIDITY. Lucidity is one of his best works which has got covers of songs he basically switched to his own style of music. The mixtape features versatile acts and definitely has that WOW factor to take you away from reality. Enough said, sit back, relax and ENJOY! Abi ogbo!!

Tipsy Araga - Lucidity (The Mixtape) @tipsyaraga | #LUCIDITY.

Update: SSS, Presidency Say Sanusi Is Boko Haram's Spornsor

The plot to silence the suspended Governor of CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido, at all cost has assumed a sad and frightening dimension. Few weeks after President Goodluck Jonathan's aide on New Media, Reno Omokri, was caught in the act of publishing false information online with a fake name – Wendel Simlin – another plot is now in motion to link Sanusi with the same allegations that Reno Omokri published.

The Federal Government and the State Security Service have accused Mallam Sanusi, of financing terrorism in the counter-affidavits they deposed to before a Federal High Court which is hearing a suit by Sanusi. The ex-CBN chief is seeking a perpetual injunction to restrain the SSS and the police from arresting him.

Reacting to the latest development, Sanusi's lawyer, Kola Awodein, said:

"The seizure of the applicant's international passport by the third respondent, is a violation of his freedom of movement. The first to third respondents give conflicting reasons as to the complaint made against the applicant: This conflict goes to show that they acted without due process of the law. 

"The allegation against the applicant as to funding of terrorism, is an afterthought by the respondents, which is not backed by facts, as there is no reasonable suspicion that the applicant committed any crime.

"The law clearly defines how such duties should be performed, and so, I invite your Lordship to hold that the applicant has a cause of action against the respondent." 

Justice Ibrahim Buba after taking parties' argument adjourned ruling till April 3.

The SSS had seized Sanusi's passport after he was suspended as CBN governor in March. Following that, he had instituted the suit to restrain the security agencies from arresting or harassing him.

The court had on February 21, granted an interim order of injunction, restraining the respondents from arresting, detaining, or harassing Sanusi pending the determination of the motion on notice.

Update: SSS, Presidency Say Sanusi Is Boko Haram's Spornsor.

VIDEO: Mz Kiss - Figure 8 (@kissnaija)

Omowunmi Justina Akindele a.k.a "Mz Kiss" is a Lagos based Rapper, Singer , Song writter, Performer and Dancer.  Her very first single "u go craze" produced by frenzy was released in 2012.

In 2013 Mz Kiss released a freestyle rap single "holla at me" accompanying it with a viral video in respective progression.

With the audio release of Figure 8 also Last year, Mz Kiss showed versatility in delivery, natural progression, and undeniable talent in moving forward in the music career.

Paul Gambit, a respectable, A-List Nigerian Video Director and Content Provider has however discovered the talent, and has hooked up a team to take Mz Kiss to the next level with the launch of "Gambit Music" (A subsidiary of PG Collage), and Mz Kiss is the first Artiste to be signed under this platform.

The video "Figure 8″ is however a good introduction of what to expect from the team in the nearest future.

Watch, Enjoy and Share your view.

VIDEO: Mz Kiss - Figure 8 (@kissnaija).

CSO - I'm Excellent ft. Icey (@unlimitedCSO @iceystanley)

Here's introducing the young & talented UK based Nigerian Gospel act, Sharon, popularly known as CSO in her début titled I'm Excellent featuring Icey. This is new school Gospel Music at its finest. Enjoy and do share to someone.

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CSO - I'm Excellent ft. Icey (@unlimitedCSO @iceystanley).

Do You Know Davido's Past Is Better That Some Folk's Future?

This is according to Comedian Bovi who also Dares Wizkid to Prove His Real Age…

The popular comedian – who co-hosts this week's edition of MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten show with the regular host, Ehiz – said a lot that got people laughing non-stop in the studio.

With many celebrities posting "before" and "after" photos of themselves, to show their "Surulere" days on the social media, Bovi states that some Nigerian celebrities have avoided putting up any photos as they never experienced suffering while growing up. In his words: "Some of our celebrities like Davido have never seen or experienced suffering. He [Davido] can't even put up one 'Surulere' picture because his past is brighter than some people's future."

Bovi, in his funny character, also throws a hilarious but frank jab at Wizkid. He says: 

"Wizkid is the only Nigerian boy who adds to his age while others keep reducing theirs. I believe he has never shaved before because he is just sixteen and if he is really older than that, I dare him to put up his birth certificate on Instagram to prove his real age!" 

Davido is 21 according to details on his birth certificate, but Wizkid claims he's 23. Who looks holder here? 

Do You Know Davido's Past Is Better That Some Folk's Future?.

Zara Gretti - Colors Of My Heart [EP]

For the fans, for your love & support over the years. We strongly believe she would want this shared with as many of her fans as possible. Please download, listen and share.

Featuring unreleased tracks, features, remixes & outakes. Tracks compiled and arranged as pre-approved by Zara Gretti/ILVIDONLA.

To God be the Glory. In Loving Memory of Margaret "Zara Gretti" Joseph..

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…R.I.P ZARA…

Zara Gretti - Colors Of My Heart [EP].

Jonathan Finally Opens Up: Amaechi's NGF Almost Sacked Me

           

President Goodluck Jonathan has finally broken his silence on the activities of the Nigerian Governors Forum after months of claiming that he had no interest in what happens among the governors in the meetings.

Jonathan confessed that if not for governors from the North Central region, he would been sent packing from the Presidential Villa by the Governors' Forum under the leadership of Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

Stressing that the governors almost chased him out of Aso Rock, Jonathan said: 

"We thank you for this solidarity visit and for giving us a Senate President that has been able to stabilise the NASS. The governors from the zone who have been stabilising the country because the way some of the governors talk and behave, if 50 percent of the governors behave that way, probably, we would have vacated this place and allow others to come and manage it for us. But they have been able to help to stabilise the whole country…

"When the governors' forum became a monster and we had a lot of challenges, it was the North Central that came on board to stabilise the governors' forum. So, the zone has been able to produce very great leaders, not just leaders but they are patriotic leaders. So, we will continue to work with this zone; we will continue to encourage you. As we approach elections next year, let us know the problems on time. We will work with you to ensure PDP continues to maintain the zone."

The president, who made this comment when a delegation of PDP stakeholders of the North Central region, led by Senate President David Mark, paid him a visit at the presidential villa, Abuja, said the governors' forum turned itself into a monster.

On the issue of attacks on farmers by insurgent posing as herdsmen, the president said, "we are working very hard with the NSA office to make sure that the security challenges that we have across the country are contained – whether in Borno State or the kidnapping in Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Abia and so on. We are coming up with different architecture that will deal with this insurgency. As we progress, we will begin to bring the situation under control", he said.

But when they thought President Jonathan was going to grant their request for new roads in North Central, he told them that the request cannot be granted and that his hands are tied because "no money".

Jonathan Finally Opens Up: Amaechi's NGF Almost Sacked Me.

Nigerian Army begins operation to stop clashes in Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa

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The operation is aimed at putting an end to criminal activities in the states.

The Nigerian Army on Monday said it has started a major operation in three states in the North Central region of Nigeria.

A statement by the Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukolade, said the operation is aimed at putting an end to criminal activities in the states.

The three states include: Nassarawa, Plateau and Benue states.

Mr. Olukolade said troops have already been deployed to the states to launch offensive attack to end the recent killings and property destruction going on there.

He said the Internal Security Operations will focus on capturing and neutralizing all criminal hideouts. He said the Nigerian Air Force, Police and other security agencies are also participating in the operation designed to restore peace in the affected states.

Mr. Olukolade however, admonished residents of the states to cooperate with the security operatives by providing timely and useful information to facilitate the operation.

Nassarawa, Benue and Plateau states have recently witnessed clashes between herdsmen and farmers as well as communal clashes, leading to destruction of lives and property.

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Friday held a meeting with the Miyetti Allah Kutal Hore, an association of Fulani herdsmen, to resolve the recent herdsmen-farmers clashes.

The meeting, Mr. Abubakar said was to help find a lasting solution to the consistent clashes.

Also in October 2013, the then Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, Zone 4, Michael Zuokumor, in same effort charged Police Commissioners under his zone which included: Nassarawa, Benue and Plateau, to wake up to their responsibilities of protecting lives and property.

Nigerian Army begins operation to stop clashes in Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa.

Only One Crowe at the NYC Premiere of Noah

It was time again to hit the red carpet last Wednesday, March 26 at NYC's famed Ziegfeld Theater for the premiere of Noah, the biblical epic directed by Darren Oronofsky. The film starred Jennifer Connelly, Anthony Hopkins, Emma Watson and Russell Crowe. Yes, Noah had two of every animal, but only one Crowe.

Jennifer Connelly looked beautiful as she shivered on the freezing cold red carpet, not even her eyebrows could keep her warm. If you were wondering why the two caterpillars weren't on the arc, they were safe and sound on Jennifer's forehead.

Stephen Baldwin was there accompanied by his two beautiful daughters Alaia and Hailey, along with NYC power PR man Matt Rich. Stephen was as pleasant as always doing his best Blue Steel red carpet poses.

The movie was about two and half hours (actually, that's not what the movie was about, it was about a story from the bible) but I found myself much less irritated than I normally am under such circumstances. It was one of those movies that even though you know the ending — as do most people who were beaten by nuns in the third grade — you still wanted to see what happened.

I liked that this film showed the dark side of what Noah had to deal with, not including cleaning the poop deck, wasn't every deck on that boat a poop deck? The world was ending and everyone wanted to get on that boat, and would do whatever they had to, while Noah, along with some Transformer-like fallen angel rock creatures called Watchers had to kick ass to keep things under control.

Much like the arc, everybody wanted in on the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park — the location of the celeb filled after-party. Paramount packed up 10 tour buses to get everyone over there. When I say packed, any tighter and it would've smelled like day five on the arc.

Russell Crowe, who isn't best known for his social graces, was surprisingly pleasant (Jesus does performed miracles!). Crowe was a social butterfly both on the carpet and at the after-party and was happily snapping pics with guests including some selfies with 50 Cent as Connelly looked on.

Emma Watson was surrounded by some friends and a formidable blonde woman who was guarding her at the party. Watson didn't chat with guests like Crowe and the rest of the cast did, she was in fact a bit rude when a couple of fans asked for pics. Perhaps Watson forgot that she only acted in a movie that took place on water, and that she doesn't walk on it. I later read that this equally unpleasant blonde woman is an ex cop from NYC's finest named Denise Marrone hired at the cost of $150,000 a year to protect Emma from stalkers.

Regardless of Emma's 'tude, I had a great time and highly recommend everyone see this action packed modernized biblical flood movie. It's way better than the book.

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Only One Crowe at the NYC Premiere of Noah.

VIDEO: Lil Miss Miss - Temptation ft. Banky W (@The_LilMissMiss @bankyw)

Nigerian new-school rap queen, LIL MISS MISS delivers a sexy and sultry musical masterpiece in a unique collaborative effort with Mr. Capable, BANKY W in TEMPTATION.

The video for this beautiful music does justice to the song as it creates an extremely convincing visual representation to the deep and sensual mood the song provokes.

Shot on location in Lagos, Nigeria by @PlanetBel, the video shows LIL MISS MISS in many elements and Banky W in compromising positions.

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VIDEO: Lil Miss Miss - Temptation ft. Banky W (@The_LilMissMiss @bankyw).

STANLEY IGWILO WINS MR IDEAL NIGERIA 2014

          

Stanley Igwilo representing Taraba state is Nigeria's perfect gentleman as he has won the most coveted crown of Mr. Ideal Nigeria 2014. The crowd went wild when his name was announced as they celebrated his victory. The event was held at Bespoke Centre, Lekki and according to Ayotunde Fabamwo, "2014 was a great show and I am proud of the choice of a winner. The Mr Ideal Nigeria is committed to empowering young men, we are not selling a dream, we are building a future for the young men who are contesting in our pageant. We are confident that the new Mr Ideal Nigeria will benefit the country and will move us all a step closer toward building a greater Nigeria"

The crowd was hyped up and cheering and the contestants looked hot in their traditional, swim wear and evening wear. The crowd went wild every time the contestants came out but the cheering grew loudest when Mr. Enugu, Mr. Taraba, Mr. Adamawa, and Mr. Lagos took the stage. The crowd came to a fever pitch when the top five contestants – OYO. NASSSARAWA, TARABA, SOKOTO, AND ADAMAWA – were called out onto the stage.

Proud supporters screamed for their contestants of choice but it was unanimously agreed that Mr. TARABA deserved the crown. He will represent Nigeria at the Mister Africa International 2014. 

Runner up (Mr Ideal Nigeria – Earth) Mr Adamawa Mohammed Bikolo will represent Nigeria at the Mr Earth pageant, and 3rd position (Mr Ideal Nigeria – Tourism) Prince Alozie of Nasrawa will represent Nigeria at the Mr Tourism United Nations and 4th Franklyn Nwosu will represent Nigeria at the Face of Fashion Africa.

STANLEY IGWILO WINS MR IDEAL NIGERIA 2014.

NJC Erred In Suspending Rivers’ Chief Judge, Says Rivers’ APC

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress says it has watched with amazement what it dubbed 'macabre dance' of the National Judicial Council (NJC) with regard to the appointment of Justice P.N.C Agumagu as the Chief Judge of Rivers State by the State Government. 

"The height of this was the suspension of Justice Agumagu by the NJC barely days after he was sworn-in as Rivers' Chief Judge. Rivers APC is convinced that the NJC erred seriously on this issue as due process was not followed in Justice Agumagu's suspension and we wish to request the revered NJC to reverse this decision in the interest of justice" the party said in a press release signed by Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze.

According to the party, "going by the provisions of section 171 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and section 21 (d) part 1 of the third schedule of the 1999 Constitution, it is clear that the powers of the National Judicial Council (NJC) have to do only with recommending to both the President and State Governors on the appointment and disciplining of Justices and Judges. It was in line with this that the NJC recommended to President Goodluck Jonathan the suspension of the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami. President Jonathan accepted the recommendation and suspended Justice Salami. 

"After due investigation, Justice Salami was cleared of any wrongdoing. The NJC again recommended his reinstatement but President Jonathan did not accept the recommendation, hence Justice Salami was never reinstated".

With reference to Rivers State, APC noted that "there is a judgment of a competent court headed by Honourable Justice Lambo Akanbi of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, upon which the State House of Assembly and Governor Chibuike Amaechi acted in clearing and swearing in Justice Agumagu as the Chief Judge of Rivers State. In the said judgment, NJC was a party. NJC has a right of appeal but under part 1, section 21 (d) of the third schedule of the 1999 Constitution, the NJC has no power to suspend Justice Agumagu. To make matters worse, NJC breached Agumagu's fundamental right to fair hearing by suspending him without affording him the opportunity to be heard. The purported query should first have been given for him to defend himself before suspension if found wanting. The NJC has certainly gone beyond its powers. NJC is totally partisan in this particular issue affecting Rivers State as it has clearly demonstrated in this case".

APC asked those that recommend what it described as 'jungle justice' on Justice Agumagu to reverse it as a matter of urgency to avoid ridiculing this great body that is expected to be the embodiment of disciple, justice, equity and fair play, adding that NJC should not for any reason dabble into the murky waters of politics and give leverage to those desperate to remove Gov. Amaechi from office before the end of his tenure, using every funny means no matter how strange to the laws of the land.

The party admonished the NJC and any other interested party that Justice Agumagu was duly approved by a competent court of jurisdiction and duly screened and approved by the Rivers State House of Assembly.

"Due process was clearly followed in his appointment as the Chief Judge of Rivers State and any act by anybody to malign the impeccable character and achievements of this great Jurist and any attempt to rubbish him is not welcome by us and the people of Rivers State", the statement concluded.

NJC Erred In Suspending Rivers' Chief Judge, Says Rivers' APC.