Thursday, January 31, 2013

No Stopping! Tonto Dikeh – Itz Ova ft Snypa {Official Video}



On behalf of Tonto, i tell you NO STOPPING! Tonto will be making more music whether you like it or not. if you care to watch. That's the video below.



End of the Road?: EFCC Arrests 20 Internet Fraudsters


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested twenty suspected internet fraudsters. The arrest which was carried out  in a joint operation with officers of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin, followed intelligence report on their activities. 

They were nabbed in a surprise raid on their Cyber office tucked in an old building located on Siluko Road, Benin City.

At the point of arrest, the fraudsters had in their possession forty five (45) laptops of different make, twenty eight (28) telephone sets, eight (8) internet mobile modems and one Nissan car with registration number USL 375 AG.

The suspected fraudsters who are mostly in their twenties includes: Idehen Obabueki, Adesa Lucky, Usuagu Uche, Eloghosa Olikiabor, Larry Edomwonyi, Amowie Maike, Francis Ezegbede, Itua Samuel and Endurance John Egbeifo. Others are Amego Ovenseri, Iyen Ighodaro, Philip Agbodori, Lucky Robinson, Nnadi Obinna, Osabuohien Osahon, Chinenu Eze, Peter Sunday, Solomon Ogu, Niyi Femi and Osagie Aghedo.

The suspects have made useful statements. Most of them confessed to be engaged in online dating of foreigners particularly widows. They also confessed to using different pseudo names and faces to deceive their prospective victims. They will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.

Wilson Uwujaren
Ag. Head, Media & Publicity

Chris Brown and Frank Ocean reportedly got into a fight


The R&B stars have shared arguments in the past, but called a truce on Twitter back in 2011. However, both men along with several friends were reportedly involved in a physical altercation at a Westlake Studio on Sunday evening (Jan. 27). TMZ claims Frank and Chris were both working at the studio when Brown attempted to leave but was blocked by Ocean and his crew. 

"The sources say as Chris went to leave, Frank Ocean and his crew blocked Chris from leaving. The sources say Frank said, "This is my studio, this is my parking spot." We're told Chris went to shake Frank's hand ... and that's when one of Frank's people attacked Chris. Sources connected with Chris say one of Chris' friends jumped in front and hit Frank's friend. Sources connected with Chris say Frank then came at Chris ... Chris pushed him away and they started brawling." -TMZ 

According to Ocean's Twitter messages, there may be a different story. After the alleged incident, Frank tweeted: "got jumped by chris and a couple guys. lol. i only wish everest was there." 

"cut my finger now I can't play w two hands at the grammys." 

Police are actively investigating the incident and witnesses say Chris Brown assaulted someone in the melee. 6 men were reportedly involved in the brawl.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Watch the Making of Tonto Dikeh's debut video - Hi


As at this point i don't know what to write anymore. Hey Blog Reader, Enjoy the Making of Tonto Dike's HI Video.



Sad News: Lassa Fever claims two lives


Lassa fever has claimed the lives of two persons in Plateau, while two others are on admission, Dr. Fom Dakwak, the Commissioner for Health, has confirmed.

Dakwak told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Jos that the first victim, a woman, died at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, while the other, a man, died at the Vom Christian hospital.

``Two other persons are currently on admission at the Vom Christian Hospital and are responding to treatment,’’ he said.

NBC denies ban on musical videos


The Nigerian Broadcast Commission (NBC) on Monday denied banning the broadcast of on some musical videos by Nigerian artistes.

Mrs Maimuna Jimada, the Acting Public Relations Officer of the Commission, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the commission was not aware of the ban.

She said NBC was not in charge of banning musical videos, adding: ``NBC has not banned any videos as we are not in-charge of placing a ban on music videos.”

Some newspapers had reported that the commission had banned some new musical videos from being broadcast in the country.

The report named some of the affected artistes as P-square, Wande Coal, Timaya, Flavour, D’prince, Goldie, Chuddy K and Tillaman.

Check out nominees for AfricaMagic Awards


The nominees for the first ever AfricaMagic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been announced.

In association with MultiChoice, the awards set out to recognise the best that the African film and television industry has to offer, and will acknowledge excellence in 24 categories.

Six categories are open to viewer votes while the other 18 awards will be decided by a panel of judges.

How to vote

Viewers can cast their vote in the following categories: Best Actor in a Drama Movie or TV Series, Best Actress in a Drama Movie or TV Series, Best Actor in a Comedy Movie or TV Series, Best Actress in a Comedy Movie or TV Series as well as Best Supporting Actor/ Actress in a Movie or TV Series.

Voting lines for these categories have already opened, and viewers can either vote for their favourites via SMS or online at AfricaMagic's website.

Click here for details on how to vote via SMS.

All the winners will be announced during an awards ceremony, which will be held in Lagos on 9 March. The ceremony will be screened live on one of AfricaMagic channels on DSTV.

Here is a full list of the nominees for the 1st Annual AfricaMagic Viewers' Choice Awards:

I clicked, I watched and I did not conquer... Video: Kay Switch- Sister Caro ft D'Banj





I heard a lot about this video, i hurriedly watched, Jeeeeeeeeezzzz! I saw! what did i see? *lips sealed*

WATCH AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK?

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

{A MUST READ}Director of Police Pension stole N27.2BN; He was fined N750,000. SMH!


Director of the Police Pension Office, Mr. John  Yusuf, was handed down only a two-year jail sentence for conniving with others to defraud  the office and pensioners of N27.2bn.
Yusuf admitted to stealing N2bn of the money.
But  he would not spend the two years in jail as  Justice Abubakar Talba gave  him an option of fine in the sum of N750,000 for the three offences he  pleaded guilty to.

That fine is small Haba!! What do you think? BIGTIMI

Monday, January 28, 2013

Wait!!! FG earned N5tn from taxes in 2012? Wooooow!!!


The Federal Inland Revenue Service on Sunday said it generated the sum of N5.007tn from taxes in the 2012 fiscal year for the Federal Government.
The amount is the highest cumulative tax collected in the history of the FIRS and represents an increase of N379.4bn or 8.20 per cent over the N4.628tn collected in 2011.

Champions!!!: Djokovic beats Murray to win third straight title


Novak Djokovic became the first man in the Open era to win three consecutive Australian titles when he beat Andy Murray 6-7 (2), 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-2 in Sunday’s final.

Congrat man!

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Boomerang drops new song "TipeTipe" {Music Download}


The queen of tha workerman clan, Boomerang drops her new single 'TipeTipe'. TipeTipe, produced by EX.O of CashIN in a build up to her #SweetSexySassy album set for release in september 2013 is her first major single. 

Boomerang aka BMG aka Michellin bebe aka MamaSan aka Akanchawa Duchess Rap Mayoress aka Double Dee's aka Ologbo dudu is presently cooking up new joints with the likes of SoundSultan, Oritsefemi, CapitalF.E.M.I, Godwon, Yemi Alade, Janeykrest, Sossick, Buckwhylla, Seyishey, Lowkeyz, Olujazz, Kiss, QA and queen mother WeirdMC.

ff@bmgsplufik, @boomerangsss, www.boomerangado.comwww.workerholiks.com

DOWNLOAD TIPE TIPE

Also check out "FlirtyFlirty ft oritsefemi"  and 

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Great Music: J- Frank--- Hold you down + Wine {A MUST DOWNLOAD}




Fast Rising Star J- frank has just released two songs titled "Wine" and "Hold you Down". This is just to get your heads nodding on. Hope you like it.

Follow on Twitter: @IamJfrank
For Bookings, Call 08022753926

DOWNLOAD LINK: HOLD YOU DOWN


Welcome Home: 65 deportees arrive Lagos { A MUST READ}

There is a Yoruba Adage which says, A jo O le da bi Le meaning There's no place like home. Punch reported that Sixty-five Nigerians were on Friday deported from some European countries such as Spain, Bulgaria, Romania and the United Kingdom, an official of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria said in Lagos.

The source said the deportees, who arrived at 7.40am, were made up of 48 males, 12 females and five children.


He explained that they were arrested for allegedly having expired documents and being illegal aliens.
The source said that eight of the deportees, including three females, were deported for alleged criminal offences.

Ice Prince – Aboki [Remix] ft Sarkodie, Mercy Johnson, Wizkid, MI & Khuli Chana

Ice Prince is back!! AbokiRemix ft Sarkodie, Mercy Johnson, Wizkid, MI nd Khuli Chana prod. by Chopstix.

DOWNLOAD Who sang your fav. part?

BIGTIMI

Yipeeee!: Ehiz emerges winner of MTV VJ Search

Ehiziojia Okoeguale, 25, beats Ada Ogunkeye and Kemi Owatemi, to emerge winner of MTV VJ SEARCH. Ehiz, popularly known as ‘Special Slim’ will be rewarded with a contract with MTV Base worth N10 million, plus a brand new car and other exciting prizes.

BIGTIMI

D Prince, Tillaman, Psquare responds to their video being banned by NBC



Responding to the development, P-square through their publicist, Bayo Adetutu said, “we also just saw the story online and we do not think that the NBC’s ban is justifiable.”
Mavin Records’ artiste, D’Prince on the other hand responded via twitter He said: “Apparenty NBC has banned Take Banana video and some others? Oh well more videos in works.”
Also, rising afro-hip hop star, Tillaman said whose video, Koma Roll was banned said: “So they banned my Koma Roll video… We ain’t letting this stop us! Expect our reply coming up in a bit.”
KCEE of the defunct pop group, KC Presh tweeted, “I think we have some drunk people working in NBC, what’s wrong with the videos they just banned?”

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Peter Of P-Square Welcomes Baby Girl


Lola Omotayo and Peter Okoye of P-Square, has been delivered of a baby girl.

Congrats!!!


Who will win MTV’s VJ Search?


With a brand new car and N10million contract at stake, the race is now fierce among Nigeria’s  26-year old Ada Ogunkeya, 25-year old Ehizojia Okoeguale and 22-year old Kemi Owatemi, the three finalists to battle for the top job of MTV Video Jockey come 25 January.

New Music: Wande Coal ft Don Jazzy--- The Kick { DOWNLOAD}


Have Missed Wande Coal's Music. What about you? The kick is produced by Don Jazzy.

DOWNLOAD

We have Light, Ask Lagosians- GEJ. Watch his exclusive Interview on CNN (VIDEO)




Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Emma Nyra looks so sexy in her video "ORI MI WU" {WATCH}





ENJOY!!!

This is Wickedness: Kidnapper strangles seven-year-old victim to death

ONYEKA (KIDNAPPER)

A suspected kidnapper, Patrick Onyeka, was on Tuesday paraded by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a seven-year-old boy, identified simply as Ayuba.


On January 12, Ayuba was said to have innocently walked  into the compound where Onyeka lived. Unknown to little boy’s  parents and other neighbours, Onyeka lured  him   into the house and   strangled  him to death with his bare hands.
He thereafter concealed the body in a sack before dumping it in a septic tank in an uncompleted building about 200 metres away from his brother’s home.

Unbelievable!!!: Soldiers raped women? A MUST READ


The Nigerian Army on Tuesday in Abuja dismissed four soldiers accused of rape, extortion and assault.

The soldiers included one corporal and three privates, who were attached to the Guards Brigade, an arm of the Nigerian Army, Abuja.

Brig-Gen Emmanuel Atewe, the Commander of the Brigade, said the soldiers were said to have abducted and raped some women at a garden in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja.


Haaaa! Our own soldiers. *lips sealed* PLEASE WHAT'S YOUR SAY ON THIS?

BIGTIMI

Kim Kardashian: Prank calls aren't funny


Kim Kardashian is furious after her family were caught up in a prank shooting.

The reality TV star has hit back after her mother Kris, step-father Bruce and sisters Kendall and Kylie became the latest victims of a 'swatting' incident, that saw heavily armed officers show up at their door in Calabasas, California, after a hoax caller claimed a shooter was in the house and they heard a gun being fired.

After hearing about the incident, Kim, who is currently in the Ivory Coast, Africa, blasted the prank caller on her Twitter page, posting:

"@KimKardashian Just got a call from my mom telling me about this prank call that someone was shot in their home & 15 swat team & 3 helicopters showed up!

"@KimKardashian These prank calls are NOT funny! People can get arrested for this! I hope they find out who is behind this. Its dangerous & not a joke!"

The Kardashian family aren't the first celebrity victims of such a hoax.

Police were called to Tom Cruise's Beverly Hills home on 17 January, by a prank caller who claimed an armed robbery was taking place but they found no crime had been committed.

Singer Shakira and Barcelona Defender Gerard Pique welcome baby boy


Colombian pop star Shakira and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique announced the birth of their son Milan on Wednesday.

"We are pleased to announce the birth of Milan Pique Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Pique, on January 22 at 9:36 pm (2036 GMT), in Barcelona, Spain," the pair said on Twitter.

They said Milan "means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification. Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth".

The baby weighed in at almost 3kgs and both Shakira and Milan "are in excellent health", the singer and the football star said in their statement.

This sunday is all about One Mic Naija... Concert of Life


One Mic Naija ushers in the New Year with Ajebutter, Seyi Shay, Kel and more!

What better way to usher in the New Year than to party with emerging and established acts like Ajebutter, Baby Boi, Kel, Luni, Pheel, Seyi Shay, Tillaman and even a surprise guest or two?  This is what you get when you come for One Mic Naija on Sunday January 27th as organisers of the bi-monthly live artiste showcase prepare to kick off 2013 in grand style.

Last year saw One Mic Naija performances by Sound Sultan, Dammy Krane, Solidstar and more, and this, added to the growing popularity of the event amongst young people and even brands like Spinlet led to it being named one of the ‘300 People, Places and Events that shaped 2012’ by NET.

This year, organisers have promised even more discoveries (as with a Slim T who after performing at One MIc Naija went on to have a break out year in 2012), more surprises (like when Banky W performed with Sound Sultan and Chocolate City showed up to support Grip Boiz), bigger prizes for the open mic winners (who have in the past gone home with free beats courtesy Coldflames, electronics courtesy Samsung, cash courtesy @ForMyArea and phones courtesy Etisalat) and generally more music, more fun, but still, One Mic!

Kick off an amazing year for entertainment with eclectic Ajebutter,  Top Radio’s Next Top Talent winner, Baby Boi, rapper Luni, singer, Pheel, Afro pop artiste Seyi Shay and Naija pop star, Tillaman. And surprise!surprise! Regular show host Kel will not only host, but also perform her new single and some old favourites!
And all this for a bargain N1000.
Regular open mic returns with amazing prizes including a cash prize for the winner!

One Mic Naija holds on Sunday January 27th at Browns’ Cafe, Oduduwa Crescent, GRA Ikeja, 5pm. Tickets cost N1000 and are available at the venue or online on Jumia.com
One Mic Naija is a WePlugGoodMusic initiative, powered by M.et.al and s.h.a.r.e. This edition is supported by 360Nobs, abisona.com, Dear artiste, iCR8 Media, Jaguda dot com, Jumia dot com, NET, OloriSupergal, Rhythm 93.7FM, Top Radio 90.9FM and Zapphaire Events.

Stay updated
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Energy Drink to get ban in Nigeria? A MUST READ



The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved to ban the importation and sale of caffeinated drinks, popularly known as ‘energy drinks’, in the country.
It directed its Joint Committee on Health/Commerce to investigate the importation and distribution of the drinks, following a motion sponsored by a member, Mr. Yacoob Bush-Alebiosu.
Bush-Alebiosu said the consumption of the drinks had “life-threatening effects on blood pressure, heart and brain function.”

DO YOU SUPPORT THIS?

Monday, January 21, 2013

Really?: FG suspends importation of private jets {A MUST READ}

Minister of Aviation, Mrs. Stella Odua

This Morning, i read on punch's website that Federal Government suspends importation of private jets. Then i said to myself WHY?

It was said that Nigerian billionaires planning to buy private jets have been stopped from doing so as the Federal Government has suspended the importation of private airplanes, helicopters and other lighter aircraft into the country.

Is this Necessary?

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

BIGTIMI

I love Holidays!: FG declares Thursday public holiday


The Federal Government has declared Thursday, Jan. 24, as public holiday to commemorate the Muslim celebration of Eid-El-Maulud.

The Minister of Interior, Mr Abba Moro, made the announcement in Abuja on Friday, in a statement signed by Mr Adetayo Sode, the Director of Citizenship and Business in the ministry.

Moro, who congratulated Muslims on the occasion, urged them to use the occasion to pray for sustained efforts to uplift the nation.

He also urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for the peace and unity of the country. 

BIGTIMI

Have you listened to Suwe Remix? Samklef ft Olamide.. Bad Collabo {DOWNLOAD}


Listen to the remix of Suwe, Samklef ft Olamide.
DOWNLOAD
ENJOY

Sunday, January 20, 2013

This is Sad: 40 Decayed bodies found in Anambra river


Just got back from church and i thought i should scroll through what's going on in the country and Yes i came across this horrifying news on Linda Ikeji's Blog.. She wrote that..


Residents of Amansea in Awka, Anambra State woke up yesterday morning Saturday January 19th to a horrifying sight; 40 dead bodies floating in a River in their community. People from the community and some neighbouring ones besieged the Ezu river yesterday to catch a glimpse of the dead bodies.The river is at the boundary between Enugu and Anambra states and the dead bodies were found at the old Enugu-Onitsha road axis of the river.

The corpses whose identities were unknown, were suspected to have been dumped in the river Friday night by unknown persons. 

The traditional ruler of Amansea said the community had never witnessed such a gory sight before,while the Commissioner of Police in the state said the dead bodies remained a mystery as there had been no communal clash in Enugu or Anambra where many people were killed. He said investigations are ongoing...

Meanwhile the governor of the state, Peter Obi, has cut short his working trip abroad to return to the state to enable him visit the scene.


See pictures...

Yaaaaay! Osaze Odemwingie and Wife Welcome bouncing baby boy.


The beauty of every marriage is the fruit of the womb.

Congrats!!!

BIGTIMI

You must not let this pass you buy!! $1000 up for grab!!!



The Face of Tokad models competition is a fresh initiative born out from a burning desire to give back to the society by empowering young ladies.

 It's a platform for young aspiring models to achieve their dreams. This event has been set up in such a way that each contestant participating in the competition will be trained and ready to face the challenge of modelling industry.

This maiden edition of the competition will kick off with the purchase of forms from designated points which the 20 finalists will be shortlisted.

 The finalists will undergo intense training on catwalk, Style, Poses, and all the multi-facets of the gruelling world of modelling. The event finale will see the finalists strut the runway, and the winner will emerge.

You must be atleast Age 16 to 23 years to partake in this competition.

The judges of the Competition are:
JANE CELLIERS: Chief Judge, a representative of Ice Model Management. South Africa.
BALI LAWAL: Italian super model
REZE BONNA: Fashion photographer of the year 2011/2012 (FAB AWARDS)

Winner (First Position)
Trip to South Africa (All Expenses paid)Work permit with Ice Models Management3 month AccommodationUS$1000 cashCooking at the African Kitchen Show live and Photoshoot

Winner (Second Position)
US$1000 cashMake up kit worth fifty thousand naira.Cooking at the African Kitchen Show live and Photoshoot

Winner (Third Position)
US$500 cashMake up kit worth fifty thousand naira.Cooking at the African Kitchen Show and Photoshoot

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 4TH FEBRUARY, 2013.

TO PARTICIPATE, DOWNLOAD THE FORM HERE: DOWNLOAD FORM

CASTING DATE AND VENUE: FEBRUARY 9TH 2013, TROY RESTAURANT AND CLUB; PLOT 6 & 6A, MAROKO FORESHORE, LEKKI EXPRESSWAY, V.I, LAGOS(The building after Oriental Hotel)

For More info on the Face of Tokad competition, visit http://tokadinternational.com/face_of_tokad/ mail info@tokadinternational.com call 08098809090, follow @FACEOFTOKAD on Twitter, Like FACE OF TOKAD on FACEBOOK

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Dame Abimbola Fashola, JMartins, Sunny Neji, Halima Abubakar to be honored as Peace Ambassador


Universal Peace Federation and Youth Federation for World Peace Presents Celebrities’ Ambassador for Peace.
 
This event will  unfold in 3 different categories; Lecture, Awards & Gala Nite in Lagos State and the theme for this year’s event is Quest for Sustainable Peace In Nigeria.
 
Celebrities to be awarded include;
Her Excellency Dame Abimbola Fashola, Halima Abubakar, Sunny Neji, J Martins, Zaaki Azzay, Osuji Emelda Ahunna( Madam Modesty), Dr. Sunny Obazu Ojeagbasen ( Success Digest/Complete Sport), Seyi Kehinde, Stanley Okoronkwo but to mention a few.
 
Venue: 7, Olufunmilola Okikiolu Street, Off Toyin Street, Ikeja - Lagos.
 
Date: Sunday, January 20th, 2013
 
Time: 4:00pm Red Carpet
 
Admission is Strictly By Invitation
 
Call Ijeoma on 08037137500 for your invite.
 
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Visit our newly created blog www.yaplag.blogspot.com
 
Proudly Supported by; Office of the First Lady Lagos State, Ofiice of special adviser to president on Ethics & Values, Office of First Lady Zamfara State, Kiss mix, Leventis, LTV, NTA, Yawnaija Entertainment, Success Digest, TVC, Power Horse, Wazobia FM, Just Rite, Galaxy TV, BIGTIMI Entertainment, Intercontinental Distillers, Channels TV, Africa Leadersip Forum, AIT, City People, Cool FM, Encomium



WHAT IS THIS? No... This can't be Police College. {SEE PHOTO}




So President Jonathan visited the college surprisingly, Believe me, he is still not contesting in 2015. if i hear.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY

BIGTIMI

New Music: Babyboi --- Samba {DOWNLOAD}



Since the winning Top Radio’s “Next Top Talent Season 2 competition, young and talented artistes & producer Babyboi ( @adebabyboi ) whose real name Olajide Adekunle has been working of this platform and creating good music.

Babyboi is expected to record 2 songs to be produced by Kollo of Country Syde studio and also to do a remix of his winning song with 7star General Pype, which the video would be shot by Akin Alabi. He would also be performing at the One Mic Naija show alongside Seyi Shay, Ajebutter, TillaMan and Kel at Browns Café on Sunday 27 of January.

While we all expecting the remix with General Pype, Babyboi has decided to drop a hit single titled SAMBA to serve as an appetizer. SAMBA which is a sure club hit was produced, mixed and mastered by Babyboi himself. Follow @adebabyboi on twitter to tell him what you think.

Friday, January 18, 2013

New Music: Big Mark-- Bigger than Life {DOWNLOAD}


For most of y'all that don't know, Big Mark isn't just a Blogger, Online Publicist but also a rapper.

He's been rapping since way back yo! This is his new single, titled "Bigger Than Life" [Swimming Pool Drank Cover], I believe you guys will love it, he needs your love and support, so download, share, tell a friend to tell another friend to tell another to tell some other friends to tell that friend that still ain't heard about this. Thanks!

Follow Big Mark on Twitter, www.twitter.com/bigmarkyo (@Bigmarkyo)

BB PIN: 239AC578


DOWNLOAD

Oba of Benin honours Nigeria’s Got Talent winner Amarachi


Nigeria’s Got Talent Season One winner, Amarachi Uyanne, has been given an Award for Excellence from the Oba of Benin, Omo No’ba N’edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa.

Amarachi was honoured for her exceptional display in the just concluded reality TV talent hunt show.

The 8-year-old girl became one of the youngest recipients of the annual awards.

Michelle Obama opens new Twitter account

Michelle Obama's office said on Thursday it had opened a Twitter account, as the US first lady turned 49.

The account is @FLOTUS, the acronym for First Lady of the United States, and it will be administered by the first lady's staff.

Tweets penned by the first lady herself will bear her initials - mo.

As of midday on Thursday, the account had just over 16 000 followers. That compares to 2.64 million for @MichelleObama, which opened in January 2012 and was run by President Barack Obama's re-election campaign team.

Tweets from the @MichelleObama account have been infrequent since her husband won the election on 6 November.

The first utterance on Thursday from @FLOTUS urged followers to wish Mrs Obama a happy birthday.

Waje makes film debut

Waje has not yet released her debut album, but the singer is already exploring other areas of the entertainment industry.

Her first ever acting role will be that of a married mother who tries to save her daughter from a bad marriage.

The film will also feature among others Femi Jacobs, Patrick Doyle and Nse Ikpe Etim.

NCC may lift ban on promos and lotteries


The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday said that it might lift the ban on promotions and lotteries by telecommunications operators.

It said this would, however, affect only those who met the Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

Mr Eugene Juwah, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, disclosed this in Lagos, during a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Juwah said that the regulatory body was already carrying out the measurements to find out which operators met the KPI in Dec. 2012 and was on the verge of releasing the results.

''We are carrying out measurements and when we finish, we will see the service providers that are meeting our thresholds.